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== History ==
 
== History ==
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Since the formation of the New Clandonia the navy has played an important role, firstly for its pro-Royalist stance as it united people and provided transport to those stranded across the world after the collapse of the Hughes administration.
  
The navy had been forgoten for years with the internal troubles and the need for a stronger army and interior forces, it was recently greatly important in the establishment of the first colony in Scandanavia where resources such as the oil needed protection. Although new, large amounts of money are being poored into it. An estimated $350 Billion just for the navy alone. The navy is based on two parts, the main ship force and the Marine contingent plus their airpower of the fleet air arm and tri-service helicopters. The marines, tough assualt soldiers with equipment designed for naval landings such as hovercraft systems, helicopeters, landing craft. The fleets are placed under command of Naval Commanders who control the group of ships in times of war. Clandonias main naval base is Danskeran with several smaller bases.
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The navy is based on two parts, the main ship force and the Marine contingent plus their air power of the fleet air arm and tri-service helicopters. The marines, tough assault soldiers with equipment designed for naval landings such as hovercraft systems, helicopters, landing craft. The fleets are placed under command of Naval Commanders who control the group of ships in times of war. Clandonia's main naval base is New Danskeran with several smaller bases.  
  
 
== Strengths and Equipment ==
 
== Strengths and Equipment ==
  
'''Lt. Commander Dridon'''
 
  
6x Carriers: 2x Invincible class, 2x Cavour Class, 2x CVN 21 Class Aircraft carrier
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'''Admiral Sir Victor's 1st Battle Fleet'''
  
10xWasp Class (Landing Craft)
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2x Avenge Class BBN
  
8x Amphibious/ Assault Ships: 4x Albion Class, 4x SAN ANTONIO CLASS (LPD)
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Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 4x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
  
6x Destroyers: 2x Hydra Class FFH/FFG, 1x Sovremenny Class DDG, 3x Duke Class (type 23) FFG
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2x Royal Sovereign Class DN
  
8x Frigates: 4x Type 45 Daring Class DDG, 4x Anzac Class FFH/FFG
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Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 6x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
  
4x Albion class Landing Assault Craft
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4x County Class Aircraft Carriers CVN
  
36x Submarines: 4x Type 212A/214 Class SSK. 2x Collins Class SSK, 10x Ohio Class Missile Cruisers (Can fire ICBMs , SRBMs , Tridents , Polaris), 20x Typhoon-Danskeran Class Nuclear Submarines
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Aircraft Compliment: 80x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 40x F/A-22 Strike Raptor, 10x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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8x Pheasant Class Assault Carrier CVLN
  
22x Patrol Craft and Missile Boats: 8x Mark V Special Operations Craft, 10x River Class PG/MSC, 4x Barzan (Vita) Class FAC[M]
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Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 12x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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RM Marine Compliment: 400x Royal Clandonian Marines
  
6x Mine Warfare Vessels: 4x Hunt Class MSC/MHC, 2x Sandown Class MHC/SRMH
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4x Duke-class BTN Battleship
  
8x Fleet Auxiliaries: 2x Durance Class AOE, 2x Etna Class AOR, 4x Supply Class AOE
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN
  
80x Merlin ASW Helicopters
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
  
40x S-70B-2 Seahawk Helicopter
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10x Lion Class Missile Cruiser
  
100x Harrier GR7
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter
  
40x F-18 Hornet
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4x Super Danskeran Missile Submarine SSBN
  
80x F-35 Naval Version
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6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN
  
  
'''Lord Lt. Commander Sir Victor'''
 
  
8x Carriers: 2x Nimitz Class CVN, 2x CVN 21 Class, 4x CVN 21 Class Aircraft carrier
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'''Admiral Wolftiz's 2nd Battle Fleet'''
  
4x Cruisers: 4x Ticonderoga Class CG
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2x Avenge Class BBN
  
16x Destroyers: 4x Sachsen Class FFG, 4x Kang Ding Class FFG, 8x Duke Class (type 23) FFG
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Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 4x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
  
20x Frigates: 12x Brandenburg Class FFG, 8x Hydra Class FFH/FFG
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2x Royal Sovereign Class DN
  
24x Submarines: 4x Astute Class SSN, 10x Ohio Class Missile Cruisers (Can fire ICBMs , SRBMs , Tridents , Polaris), 10x Typhoon Danskeran Nuclear Submarine
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Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 6x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
  
8x Albion class Landing Assault Craft
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4x County Class Aircraft Carriers CVN
  
2x Supply: Henry J. Kaiser Class AO
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Aircraft Compliment: 80x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 40x F/A-22 Strike Raptor, 10x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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8x Pheasant Class Assault Carrier CVLN
  
60x Merlin ASW Helicopters
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Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 12x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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RM Marine Compliment: 400x Royal Clandonian Marines
  
80x S-70B-2 Seahawk Helicopter
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4x Duke-class BTN Battleship
  
80x Harrier GR7
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN
  
40x F-18 Hornet
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
  
60x F-35A JSF
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10x Lion Class Missile Cruiser
  
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter
  
'''Adminral Wolftiz's Fleet'''
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4x Super Danskeran Missile Submarine SSBN
  
4x CVN 21 Class Aircraft carrier
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6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN
  
8x Ticonderoga Class CG Cruiser
 
  
4xWasp Class (Landing Craft)
 
  
16x Type 45 Daring class Destroyer
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'''Admiral Dintronich's 3rd Battle Fleet'''
  
20x Type 23 Duke class Destroyer
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2x Avenge Class BBN
  
4x Astute Class SSN Submarine
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Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 4x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
  
10x Typhoon-Dankseran Class Nuclear Submarine
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2x Royal Sovereign Class DN
  
8x Albion class Landing Assault Craft
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Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 6x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
  
80x Harrier GR7
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4x County Class Aircraft Carriers CVN
  
120x F-35A JSF
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Aircraft Compliment: 80x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 40x F/A-22 Strike Raptor, 10x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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8x Pheasant Class Assault Carrier CVLN
  
60x Merlin ASW Helicopters
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Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 12x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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RM Marine Compliment: 400x Royal Clandonian Marines
  
80x S-70B-2 Seahawk Helicopter
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4x Duke-class BTN Battleship
  
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN
  
'''Admiral Lord Tintonberys Fleet'''
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
  
4x CVN 21 Class Aircraft carrier
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10x Lion Class Missile Cruiser
  
8x Ticonderoga Class CG Cruiser
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter
  
4xWasp Class (Landing Craft)
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4x Super Danskeran Missile Submarine SSBN
  
16x Type 45 Daring class Destroyer
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6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN
  
20x Type 23 Duke class Destroyer
 
  
4x Astute Class SSN Submarine
 
  
10x Typhoon-Dankseran Class Nuclear Submarine
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'''Sea Lord Shronvon's 4th Battle Fleet'''
  
8x Albion class Landing Assault Craft
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2x Avenge Class BBN
  
80x Harrier GR7
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Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 4x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
  
120x F-35A JSF
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2x Royal Sovereign Class DN
  
60x Merlin ASW Helicopters
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Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 6x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
  
80x S-70B-2 Seahawk Helicopter
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4x County Class Aircraft Carriers CVN
  
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Aircraft Compliment: 80x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 40x F/A-22 Strike Raptor, 10x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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8x Pheasant Class Assault Carrier CVLN
  
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Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 12x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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RM Marine Compliment: 400x Royal Clandonian Marines
  
'''Lord Lt. Shronvon's Fleet'''
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4x Duke-class BTN Battleship
  
4x Nimitz class Superaircraft carriers
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN
  
8x Algebra class guided missile cruisers
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
  
8x Bravo class guided missile destroyers
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10x Lion Class Missile Cruiser
  
12x Skate class frigates
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter
  
8x Tango class attack submarines
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4x Super Danskeran Missile Submarine SSBN
  
4x Tear class fast Supply ships
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6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN
  
10x Danskeran-Typhoon Class Nuclear Submarines
 
  
120x F-35A JSF
 
  
60x Harrier GR7
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'''Lord Admiral 'Undead' Lazurus 5th Battle Fleet '''
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2x Avenge Class BBN
  
60x Merlin ASW Helicopters
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Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 4x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
  
80x S-70B-2 Seahawk Helicopter
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2x Royal Sovereign Class DN
  
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Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 6x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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4x County Class Aircraft Carriers CVN
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Aircraft Compliment: 80x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 40x F/A-22 Strike Raptor, 10x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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8x Pheasant Class Assault Carrier CVLN
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Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 12x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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RM Marine Compliment: 400x Royal Clandonian Marines
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4x Duke-class BTN Battleship
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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10x Lion Class Missile Cruiser
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter
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4x Super Danskeran Missile Submarine SSBN
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6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN
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'''Admiral Lord Bettys 6th Battle Fleet'''
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2x Avenge Class BBN
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Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 4x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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2x Royal Sovereign Class DN
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Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 6x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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4x County Class Aircraft Carriers CVN
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Aircraft Compliment: 80x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 40x F/A-22 Strike Raptor, 10x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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8x Pheasant Class Assault Carrier CVLN
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Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 12x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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RM Marine Compliment: 400x Royal Clandonian Marines
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4x Duke-class BTN Battleship
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
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10x Lion Class Missile Cruiser
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter
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4x Super Danskeran Missile Submarine SSBN
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6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN
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'''Lord Sea Admiral Sir Edward Miklanov '''
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'''Commander Jnr. Puriton's Fleet'''
  
 
== Fleet Air Arm ==
 
== Fleet Air Arm ==
  
Combined with work with the airforce the fleet air arm runs the helicopters and airpower of the navy. Controlling aircraft for ASW and recon work they provide a crucial part in the naval forces of Clandonia Prime.
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Combined with work with the air force the fleet air arm runs the helicopters and air power of the navy. Controlling aircraft for ASW and reconnaissance work they provide a crucial part in the naval forces of Clandonia Prime. Recent plans have been put forward to merge the fleet air arm with the air force and army air corps to build the tri-service helicopter service with aircraft going to the RCAF.  
  
  
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== Marines ==
 
== Marines ==
  
One of the toughest units in the armed forces of Clandonia, with two million in numbers, they provide a considerable backbone to any invasion. Their fast equipment allows them to take beach heads quickly allowing armour to get onto the shore safely supporting the main army. Their main elements are the 3 Commando Army Group, they can fight on land, sea and air deployable from any location making them a worthwile contribution to the armed forces.
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One of the toughest units in the armed forces of Clandonia, with four million in numbers, they provide a considerable backbone to any invasion. Their fast equipment allows them to take beach heads quickly allowing armour to get onto the shore safely supporting the main army. Their main elements are the 3 Commando Army Group, they can fight on land, sea and air deployable from any location making them a worthwhile contribution to the armed forces.
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[[Category:Armed forces]]
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[[Category:Clandonia Prime]]

Latest revision as of 14:34, 27 June 2007

History

Since the formation of the New Clandonia the navy has played an important role, firstly for its pro-Royalist stance as it united people and provided transport to those stranded across the world after the collapse of the Hughes administration.

The navy is based on two parts, the main ship force and the Marine contingent plus their air power of the fleet air arm and tri-service helicopters. The marines, tough assault soldiers with equipment designed for naval landings such as hovercraft systems, helicopters, landing craft. The fleets are placed under command of Naval Commanders who control the group of ships in times of war. Clandonia's main naval base is New Danskeran with several smaller bases.

Strengths and Equipment

Admiral Sir Victor's 1st Battle Fleet

2x Avenge Class BBN

Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 4x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

2x Royal Sovereign Class DN

Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 6x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

4x County Class Aircraft Carriers CVN

Aircraft Compliment: 80x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 40x F/A-22 Strike Raptor, 10x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

8x Pheasant Class Assault Carrier CVLN

Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 12x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter RM Marine Compliment: 400x Royal Clandonian Marines

4x Duke-class BTN Battleship

Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN

Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

10x Lion Class Missile Cruiser

Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter

4x Super Danskeran Missile Submarine SSBN

6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN


Admiral Wolftiz's 2nd Battle Fleet

2x Avenge Class BBN

Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 4x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

2x Royal Sovereign Class DN

Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 6x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

4x County Class Aircraft Carriers CVN

Aircraft Compliment: 80x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 40x F/A-22 Strike Raptor, 10x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

8x Pheasant Class Assault Carrier CVLN

Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 12x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter RM Marine Compliment: 400x Royal Clandonian Marines

4x Duke-class BTN Battleship

Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN

Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

10x Lion Class Missile Cruiser

Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter

4x Super Danskeran Missile Submarine SSBN

6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN


Admiral Dintronich's 3rd Battle Fleet

2x Avenge Class BBN

Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 4x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

2x Royal Sovereign Class DN

Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 6x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

4x County Class Aircraft Carriers CVN

Aircraft Compliment: 80x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 40x F/A-22 Strike Raptor, 10x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

8x Pheasant Class Assault Carrier CVLN

Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 12x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter RM Marine Compliment: 400x Royal Clandonian Marines

4x Duke-class BTN Battleship

Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN

Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

10x Lion Class Missile Cruiser

Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter

4x Super Danskeran Missile Submarine SSBN

6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN


Sea Lord Shronvon's 4th Battle Fleet

2x Avenge Class BBN

Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 4x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

2x Royal Sovereign Class DN

Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 6x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

4x County Class Aircraft Carriers CVN

Aircraft Compliment: 80x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 40x F/A-22 Strike Raptor, 10x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

8x Pheasant Class Assault Carrier CVLN

Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 12x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter RM Marine Compliment: 400x Royal Clandonian Marines

4x Duke-class BTN Battleship

Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN

Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

10x Lion Class Missile Cruiser

Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter

4x Super Danskeran Missile Submarine SSBN

6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN


Lord Admiral 'Undead' Lazurus 5th Battle Fleet

2x Avenge Class BBN

Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 4x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

2x Royal Sovereign Class DN

Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 6x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

4x County Class Aircraft Carriers CVN

Aircraft Compliment: 80x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 40x F/A-22 Strike Raptor, 10x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

8x Pheasant Class Assault Carrier CVLN

Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 12x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter RM Marine Compliment: 400x Royal Clandonian Marines

4x Duke-class BTN Battleship

Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN

Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

10x Lion Class Missile Cruiser

Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter

4x Super Danskeran Missile Submarine SSBN

6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN



Admiral Lord Bettys 6th Battle Fleet

2x Avenge Class BBN

Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 4x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

2x Royal Sovereign Class DN

Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 6x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

4x County Class Aircraft Carriers CVN

Aircraft Compliment: 80x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 40x F/A-22 Strike Raptor, 10x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

8x Pheasant Class Assault Carrier CVLN

Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 12x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter RM Marine Compliment: 400x Royal Clandonian Marines

4x Duke-class BTN Battleship

Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN

Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

10x Lion Class Missile Cruiser

Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter

4x Super Danskeran Missile Submarine SSBN

6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN


Lord Sea Admiral Sir Edward Miklanov

Commander Jnr. Puriton's Fleet

Fleet Air Arm

Combined with work with the air force the fleet air arm runs the helicopters and air power of the navy. Controlling aircraft for ASW and reconnaissance work they provide a crucial part in the naval forces of Clandonia Prime. Recent plans have been put forward to merge the fleet air arm with the air force and army air corps to build the tri-service helicopter service with aircraft going to the RCAF.


Marines

One of the toughest units in the armed forces of Clandonia, with four million in numbers, they provide a considerable backbone to any invasion. Their fast equipment allows them to take beach heads quickly allowing armour to get onto the shore safely supporting the main army. Their main elements are the 3 Commando Army Group, they can fight on land, sea and air deployable from any location making them a worthwhile contribution to the armed forces.