Ship Prefix
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 |
---|---|---|---|
Federation of Sentient Peoples | Federation Air Force | F.A.C.V. | Federation Air Combat Vessel |
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 |