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|''Eternal Noldorin Empire of Menelmacar''
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|''Menelmacari Imperial Defense Force''
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|''Federation of Sentient Peoples''           
 
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Revision as of 12:27, 9 November 2005

A ship prefix is a combination of letters, usually an abbreviation, used in front of a ship (Whether a starship, a surface ship or other type) and often denotes said ship's nationality or type. They are most recognisable in use for military vessels -- Some prefixes being readily known amongst nations, though they are often infrequently applied to civilian craft.

Not all nations utilise prefixes, and many instead identify their vessels with registration numbers visible on the hull, or hidden from view. Of those that do use prefixes a number keep their designations classified, so that none outside their borders can use even that information to their advantage.

Table of ship prefixes

This table lists current prefixes known to be in use within the NationStates world.


Nation Service Prefix Meaning
Eternal Noldorin Empire of Menelmacar Menelmacari Imperial Defense Force M.I.S. Menelmacari Imperial Ship
Federation of Sentient Peoples Federation Air Force F.A.C.V. Federation Air Combat Vessel
Federation of Sentient Peoples Not Applicable S.P.P.V. Sentient Peoples Private Vessel (Individually Owned)
Federation of Sentient Peoples Federation Merchant Marine S.P.M.S. Sentient Peoples Merchant Ship
Federation of Sentient Peoples Federation Naval Forces (Surface and Space) S.P.S. Sentient Peoples Ship
Federation of Sentient Peoples Federation Space Navy S.P.S.S. Sentient Peoples Space Station
Serene^Union of Kaenei Defence Solarri K.D.V. Kaeneian Defence Vessel
United Solaris Federation of Tiburon United Solaris Federation Navy (USFN) T.N.S. Tiburonese Naval Ship
United Solaris Federation of Tiburon Tiburonese Aerospace Force (TASF) T.S.S. Tiburonese Space Ship