Clandonia Prime-Navy

History

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 $50 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.

Strengths and Equipment

Lt. Commander Dridon

2 Carriers: 1x Invincible class, 1x Cavour Class 2 Amphibious/ Assault Ships: 1x Albion Class, 1x SAN ANTONIO CLASS (LPD) 6 Destroyers: 2x Hydra Class FFH/FFG, 1x Sovremenny Class DDG, 3x Duke Class (type 23) FFG 8 Frigates: 4x Type 45 Daring Class DDG, 4x Anzac Class FFH/FFG 6 Submarines: 2x Type 212A/214 Class SSK. 4x Collins Class SSK 22 Patrol Craft and Missile Boats: 8x Mark V Special Operations Craft, 10x River Class PG/MSC, 4x Barzan (Vita) Class FAC[M] 6 Mine Warfare Vessels: 4x Hunt Class MSC/MHC, 2x Sandown Class MHC/SRMH 4 Fleet Auxiliaries: 1x Durance Class AOE, 1x Etna Class AOR, 2x Supply Class AOE 40x Merlin ASW Helicopters 20x S-70B-2 Seahawk Helicopter 50x Harrier GR7

Lord Lt. Commander Sir Victor

2 Carriers: 1x Nimitz Class CVN, 1x CVN 21 Class 2 Cruisers: 2x Ticonderoga Class CG 8 Destroyers: 2x Sachsen Class FFG, 2x Kang Ding Class FFG, 4x Duke Class (type 23) FFG 10 Frigates: 6x Brandenburg Class FFG, 4x Hydra Class FFH/FFG 2 Submarines: 2x Astute Class SSN 1 Supply: Henry J. Kaiser Class AO 30x Merlin ASW Helicopters 40x S-70B-2 Seahawk Helicopter 40x Harrier GR7 20x F-15 Eagle 30x F-35A JSF

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.

Marines

One of the toughest units in the armed forces of Clandonia, with 120,000 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.