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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. | 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. | + | 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 == | ||
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'''Admiral Sir Victor's 1st Battle Fleet''' | '''Admiral Sir Victor's 1st 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 | ||
4x County Class Aircraft Carriers CVN | 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 | 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 | 8x Pheasant Class Assault Carrier CVLN | ||
− | Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, | + | Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 12x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter |
− | RM Marine Compliment: | + | RM Marine Compliment: 400x Royal Clandonian Marines |
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4x Duke-class BTN Battleship | 4x Duke-class BTN Battleship | ||
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter | Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter | ||
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2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN | 2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN | ||
Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter | Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter | ||
− | + | 10x Lion Class Missile Cruiser | |
− | 10x Lion Class | + | |
Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter | Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter | ||
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4x Super Danskeran Missile Submarine SSBN | 4x Super Danskeran Missile Submarine SSBN | ||
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6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN | 6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN | ||
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'''Admiral Wolftiz's 2nd Battle Fleet''' | '''Admiral Wolftiz's 2nd 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 | ||
4x County Class Aircraft Carriers CVN | 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 | 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 | 8x Pheasant Class Assault Carrier CVLN | ||
− | Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, | + | Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 12x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter |
− | RM Marine Compliment: | + | RM Marine Compliment: 400x Royal Clandonian Marines |
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4x Duke-class BTN Battleship | 4x Duke-class BTN Battleship | ||
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter | Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter | ||
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2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN | 2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN | ||
Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter | Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter | ||
− | + | 10x Lion Class Missile Cruiser | |
− | 10x Lion Class | + | |
Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter | Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter | ||
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4x Super Danskeran Missile Submarine SSBN | 4x Super Danskeran Missile Submarine SSBN | ||
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6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN | 6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN | ||
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'''Admiral Dintronich's 3rd Battle Fleet''' | '''Admiral Dintronich's 3rd 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 | ||
4x County Class Aircraft Carriers CVN | 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 | 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 | 8x Pheasant Class Assault Carrier CVLN | ||
− | Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, | + | Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 12x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter |
− | RM Marine Compliment: | + | RM Marine Compliment: 400x Royal Clandonian Marines |
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4x Duke-class BTN Battleship | 4x Duke-class BTN Battleship | ||
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter | Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter | ||
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2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN | 2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN | ||
Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter | Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter | ||
− | + | 10x Lion Class Missile Cruiser | |
− | 10x Lion Class | + | |
Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter | Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter | ||
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4x Super Danskeran Missile Submarine SSBN | 4x Super Danskeran Missile Submarine SSBN | ||
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6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN | 6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN | ||
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'''Sea Lord Shronvon's 4th Battle Fleet''' | '''Sea Lord Shronvon's 4th 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 | ||
4x County Class Aircraft Carriers CVN | 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 | 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 | 8x Pheasant Class Assault Carrier CVLN | ||
− | Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, | + | Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 12x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter |
− | RM Marine Compliment: | + | RM Marine Compliment: 400x Royal Clandonian Marines |
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4x Duke-class BTN Battleship | 4x Duke-class BTN Battleship | ||
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Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter | Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter | ||
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2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN | 2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN | ||
Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter | Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter | ||
− | + | 10x Lion Class Missile Cruiser | |
− | 10x Lion Class | + | |
Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter | Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter | ||
− | + | 4x Super Danskeran Missile Submarine SSBN | |
+ | 6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN | ||
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+ | '''Lord Admiral 'Undead' Lazurus 5th 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 | ||
+ | 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 | ||
6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN | 6x Cyclone Attack Submarine SNN | ||
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− | ''' | + | '''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 | |
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+ | 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 | ||
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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 | ||
+ | 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 ''' | ||
'''Commander Jnr. Puriton's Fleet''' | '''Commander Jnr. Puriton's Fleet''' | ||
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== Fleet Air Arm == | == 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 | + | 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. |
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.