Military of Free Syllvin

Military of Free Syllvin
Founded	1650
Service branches	Internal Defense Force, External Defense Force, Syllvan Logistics Division, Diplomatic Security Corps
Headquarters	Syllvan Center
Leadership
Councilors	Adria Kalan, Jennae Benia, Fye Vichi, Darius Lourne
Manpower
Military age	17
Conscription	4 years service are required between 17 and 55 years of age
Available for military service	26,890,201, age 17 - 65 (2016)
Fit for military service	20,915,180, age 17 - 65 (2016)
Reaching military age annually	(2016)
Active personnel	1,847,329
Reserve personnel	5,892,740
Expenditures
Budget	250,542,400,000
Percent of GDP	8%
Industry
Domestic suppliers	M.E.C.H., Syllvan State Arms, Syllvan Fleet Systems, Experimental Weapons Technology Applications Section, Intercorp, Future Solutions, Heavy Assault Systems, Dennel
Foreign suppliers	None

The Department of The Four Stars is the military arm of the government of Free Syllvin. It encompasses the officers of the Councilors on National Defense, Interior Security, Military Logistics, and Foreign Associations. Most wartime operations are overseen by the Councilor on National Defense, though each individual has complete authority over their associated organizations. The department is separated into the Internal and External Defense Forces, as well as the Syllvan Logistics Division and the Diplomatic Security Corps. Because Free Syllvin does not have a centralized intelligence organization, federal investigations department, border control service, homeland security group, or national police departments, but instead has all such services consolidated under the Department of The Four Stars, the personnel and budget of the Department is greater than that of a standard military. The standard of technology in the Department is higher than the rest of Free Syllvin; recent downsizing and budget allocations have given Military Logistics much more funds for R&D. One of the major suppliers for the Department's equipment, Future Solutions, is considered the most advanced research firm on Gondwana.

Small Arms and Equipment

The Department branches have access to a wide range of weaponry and tools thanks to the massive arms industry that exists in Free Syllvin. However, only the most advanced and cutting edge technology is slated for complete use and adoption. The IDF uses equipment that conforms to the global standard, making it easier to manufacture and distrubute to such a large organization. The EDF and N-STAC, on the other hand, use equipment that is more on par with nations such as Emberwood Coast. While more costly and having a far smaller capacity for usage, this equipment gives Free Syllvin an edge over competitors in the foreign field.

Firearms

Free Syllvin maintains a small pool of weapons that each branch of service can draw upon. The Department of Military Logistics ensures that there is always sufficient ammunition, and that the selection of firearms is adequate enough to address all possible situations a soldier may encounter in the line of duty. Thanks to the large number of weapons sold through corporations such as Dirt Cheap, Ltd. the Department of the Four Stars can easily acquire new or specialized weapons if the need arises.

Name	Type	Caliber	Branches	Notes	Picture
Primary Weapons
Future Solutions ABR-05	Adaptable battle rifle	6 mm caseless	External Defense Force	Service rifle standard issue for EDF.
Syllvan State Arms FM-Z12	Assault Rifle	7x50mm	Internal Defense Force	Service rifle standard issue for IDF
Future Solutions SDR-31	Battle Rifle System	7x50mm	External Defense Force, Internal Defense Force, Diplomatic Security Corps, Military Logistics Security	Modular battle rifle.
Sidearms
Heavy Assault Systems Thunderhead	Revolver	7x50mm	Diplomatic Security Corps, Experimental Weapons Technology Applications Section, EDF Ground Assault Rangers	Heavy revolver
Syllvan State Arms SZ6	Pistol	10x25mm	Internal Defense Force, External Defense Force, Diplomatic Security Corps, Military Logistics Security	Standard issue sidearm for all military personnel
Marksman Rifles
Dennel LCRS-2L	Sniper System	7x50mm	Internal Defense Force, External Defense Force, Diplomatic Security Corps, Military Logistics Security	A variable rifle system that can be modified for anti-materiel and anti-personnel operations.
Future Solutions AMR-05	Anti-materiel rifle	13x60	IDF Sentry Corps, IDF Public Suppression, IDF Sailing Corps, EDF Ground Assault Corps, EDF Nautical Defense Corps	A composite bolt-action rifle.
Sub-machine Guns
Future Solutions HPC-05	Machine Pistol	6 mm caseless	Internal Defense Force, External Defense Force, Diplomatic Security Corps, Military Logistics Security	Light military sidearm
Future Solutions D-63	Personal Defense Weapon	10x25mm	IDF Public Suppression, National Special Tactics and Coordination Office	PDW designed with riot situations in mind.
Scatterguns
Future Solutions AW-05	Combat Shotgun	10 Gague	IDF Sentry Corps, EDF Ground Assault Corps, EDF Nautical Defense Corps, National Special Tactics and Coordination Office	A compact shotgun that features a detachable magazine that rotates three cylinders for loading.
Intercorp Bernar-013	Shotgun	12 Gague	Internal Defense Force, External Defense Force, Diplomatic Security Corps, Military Logistics Security	One of Intercorp's few firearm models. Simple and reliable enough to be standard issue to all branches of the armed forces.
Machine Guns
Syllvan State Arms FM-Z18/A	Light Machine Gun	7x50mm	IDF Sentry Corps, IDF Sailing Corps, EDF Ground Assault Corps, EDF Nautical Defense Corps	Modified FM-Z12. Can be fed with drum magazines or standard rifle magazines.
Future Solutions MB-05	General Purpose Machine Gun	13x60mm	IDF Sentry Corps, IDF Sailing Corps, EDF Ground Assault Corps, EDF Nautical Defense Corps, Diplomatic Security Corps, National Special Tactics and Coordination Office	Heavy machine gun. Designed for use on a vehicle turret or pintle mount.
Syllvan State Arms HAC-Z52	General Purpose Machine Gun	13x60 mm	IDF Sentry Corps, IDF Sailing Corps, EDF Ground Assault Corps, EDF Nautical Defense Corps, Diplomatic Security Corps, National Special Tactics and Coordination Office	General purpose machine gun. Designed for use as a squad support weapon or defensive emplacement.
Heavy Assault Systems HRC-99J	Rotary Machine Gun	30x170	IDF Sentry Corps, IDF Sailing Corps, IDF Air Corps EDF Ground Assault Corps, EDF Nautical Defense Corps, EDF Aviation Corps, Diplomatic Security Corps, National Special Tactics and Coordination Office	Chaingun system. Designed for usage on vehicles.
Grenade Launchers
Syllvan State Arms GPD-01	Single-shot Grenade Launcher	45 mm high explosive	Internal Defense Force, External Defense Force, Diplomatic Security Corps, Military Logistics Security	Break-action grenade launcher
Heavy Assault Systems HVSS-05	Multishot Grenade Launcher	40 mm high explosive	Internal Defense Force, External Defense Force, Diplomatic Security Corps	Squad support grenade launcher. Commonly used in riot control.
Syllvan State Arms GAW-Z91	Automatic Grenade Launcher	40 mm high explosive	Internal Defense Force, External Defense Force, Diplomatic Security Corps	Vehicle mounted grenade launcher. Can be adapted to be used by infantry.
Rocket Launchers
Future Solutions FAFDER "Prybar"	Fire and Forget Anti-tank Rocket	100 mm warhead	External Defense Force, National Special Tactics and Coordination Office	Anti-armor smart rocket launcher.
Future Solutions FAFAAR "Pike"	Fire and Forget Anti-air Rocket	110 mm warhead	External Defense Force, National Special Tactics and Coordination Office	Anti-air smart rocket.
Heavy Assault Systems HR8-G Rho	Recoilless Rifle	90 mm warhead	External Defense Force, Internal Defense Force	Anti-armor infantry system
Mortars
Syllvan State Arms ML-3	Mortar launcher	65 mm warhead	Internal Defense Force, External Defense Force, National Special Tactics and Coordination Office	Portable mortar launcher. Sometimes used in riot suppression using gas warheads.
Gas Weaponry
Future Solutions LGG-05	Light Gas Gun	20 mm	IDF Sentry Corps, IDF Public Suppression, IDF Sailing Corps, EDF Rangers, National Special Tactics and Coordination Office	A single-shot weapon that uses compressed gas to propel its projectile at high speeds. Designed as a demolition tool and anti-armor weapon. Can be used as a riot suppression device when not loaded due to the force of the air blasts it generates, and a firefighting device that can overwhelm a flame with more oxygen than it can handle.
Future Solutions GC-05	Pneumatic Gas Cannon	15 mm	Internal Defense Force, National Special Tactics and Coordination Office, Diplomatic Security Corps	Gas-powered weapon that fires heavy projectiles from an internal magazine. Can be loaded with "Stinger" suppression shells, "Cloud" tear gas rounds, "Flag" paint shells, and "Hammer" incapacitating slugs.
Future Solutions GD-05	Gas Delivery Device	1.3 litres	EDF Rangers, National Special Tactics and Coordination Office	A prototype weapon that launches compressed jets of liquid or gas at hostiles. Its payload can be swapped out by changing the forward gas cartridge.

Infantry Equipment

The standard-issue service fatigues.

The EDF and IDF share a base set of fatigues. The EDF version is primarily dull-green and brown, while the IDF-issue uniform is deep blue. The standard issue BDU consists of a heavy nylon-cotton blend fabric, with small polyethylene/foam armor plates inserted into the outer arm and thigh areas. The fabric is 90% waterproof and is designed to breathe well in all environments. This is cinched with a cotton-web utility belt that has three-to-six storage attachments and a sidearm holster. The pants legs end in spats which are worn over a set of waterproof faux-leather boots with polyfoam armor inserts. Elbow and knee guards are constructed from PVC and light alloys, and have a shock-resistant brace and a layer of EVA foam underneath. The gloves are waterproof, made of synthetic suede, and have a kelvar layer over the back of the palm.

The helmet is a kevlar-lined composite shell with impact webbing and foam cushions to help reduce blunt force trauma and ballistics impacts. It has three modular mounting points - two on the sides, one on the back - to allow communications equipment, night vision, and other devices to be mounted to the helmet. Many models use a detachable sloped armor piece over the forehead, which has the individuals serial number and rank in a light-reflective matrix barcode. This armor plate also is mounted with a pair of flip-down eye protectors.

On top of the fatigues is a plate carrier with straps for three utility pockets. The vest holds eleven armor plates, five back, four front, two side, which are constructed of military-grade ceramic and packed with a proprietary high-density plastic. These plates are further cushioned by a layer of impact foam. The vest has a cushioned foam high-collar that tucks into the helmet. This protects the wearer from flying debris, flames, and inclement weather. Webbing slots in the vest allow for two shoulder guards to be worn on top. These are composed of a three-layer polyethylene-foam composite shoulder guard, which is mounted on top of a kevlar-woven armor plate sheathe. The left shoulder has a stamp of the EDF or IDF sigil and the unit of the individual, while the right is stamped with their serial barcode. Due to the weight of this equipment, it is only worn during riots or combat deployments.

On top of all of this equipment, personnel also are permitted to wear the traditional Syllvan peram, a colored stole-like scarf that is used for denoting cultural, familial, and occupational history.

Brigadier General Alhart Langue and subordinates

The dress uniform for the Department of Four Stars is universal, used by all members of all divisions of each of the 4 departments. The male version consists of a navy-blue double-breasted overcoat with traditional half-skirt coattails. This coat is trimmed with silver polyester, and has several interior pockets for storage. A zip pocket is located on the right breast, directly above the clip for the yellow aiguillette that connect to the uniform epaulets. The epalets are golden-striped, but do not display rank for those under major. Instead, rank insignia are pinned to a specially-designed slot on the high collar of the jacket. On the left breast, there is a small strip of stainless steel used as an anchor for any medals or accolades a soldier may collect during his service. Following the jacket is a simple white button-up and a pair of white suede gloves. These gloves have the insignia of the soldier's division stiched onto the back in red fabric. This is one of the only instances the color red is used in the Department of Four Stars.

All soldiers are issued a beret, which is a lighter blue. It is trimmed with black felt and has a golden star pin affixed to the front. The pants are the same shade and material as the jacket. They are light and voluminous, having two deep pockets on either leg. The black leather belt is built-in, and clasps at the front with a thick silver clamp. The belt has several clasps for pouches and weapons, though it is taught in training to use the jacket storage instead. The pants tuck into the knee-high dress boots. The boots are designed to be worn in all weather conditions and are made of specially-treated synthetic leather. Finishing off the ensemble is a pair of black spats that keep the pants legs tucked in.

The female version of the uniform is almost identical to the male version. The only differences are the smaller breast-flap on the jacket, a higher waist on the pants, and shorter boots. While females are given the option of having a skirt instead of pants, most opt to keep the uniform as it comes.

Officers are issued a black beret with a silver star pin, as well as a black trench-coat, to separate them from a distance during events. Their uniforms are also a shade lighter than the enlisted version. Besides that, the rank insignia are displayed on the epaulets as well as the collar.

Internal Defense Force

The Internal Defense Force, or IDF, is the federal paramilitary police of Free Syllvin. It is the largest of the four departments due to the multiple duties it has to fulfill. It reports to the Councilor on Interior Security and operated under two Sector Commanders and a Commissioner for each Territory. The IDF does not traditionally operate as a military organization, however, in times of war, it mobilizes and becomes the first and last line of defense for the sovereign territory of Free Syllvin. As a form of gendarmerie, IDF personnel investigate criminal activity and perform standard law enforcement operations around the nation. They have the advantages of being completely authorized to kill or otherwise harm if the need calls for it, and are able to source important investigations to a nation-wide network without any cross-facility or bureaucratic red tape that may hinder other police forces. Some particular duties of the IDF include patrol of the EEZ and local waters, manning the border defense stations in Polmor, and serving as riot control officers. The largest difference between the IDF and EDF is that personnel are mostly not split up into units based upon their branch of service. Rather, the Corps an officer is a member of denotes their specialty and duties. The nature of the IDF as peacekeepers and law enforcers necessitates that operating bases and offices be staffed by personnel from all branches, and it is easier to maintain when all officers are serving in 'co-ed' environments.

The IDF chain of command is divided up by territory. Councilor on Interior Security Jenae Benia maintains overall authority over the IDF jurisdictions. The two major jurisdictions are the Confederacy and Syllvania, which are administrated by a Sector Commander in charge of overall policy and unit deployment; currently the Sector Commander of Syllvania is Calgar Rist, while the Commander of Syllvania is Gentus Dore. Beneath them are Territorial Commissioners, one for each territory. These Commissioners are usually based out of the capitol, or otherwise largest, city in the territory. They are responsible for making sure that each Law Office in their area, be it the central headquarters for a regional city or a five-man post in the rural towns, performs to regulations and is issued the necessary items to complete tasks. These offices are ran by whichever officer holds the highest rank, and they are given the title of Directór, interchangeable with both Director and Chief in Codexian.

Sentry Corps

The Sentry Corps is the largest single division of the Department in terms on manpower. It is essential to the function of the state; it is a federal law enforcement and criminal investigations department that has completely supplanted local-level police throughout Free Syllvin. Sentry Corps Officers are known informally as Law Officers, though some colloquial names include las botas, arándanos, and go-gos. The primary duties of the Sentry Corps are keeping the peace, pursuing and capturing criminals and other fugitives, preventing corruption of public officials, aiding the public in times of crisis, and enforcing the Syllvan Articles of Confederation. The Cyber-Sentry Division is a special sub-section of the Corps, whose officers are specially trained in digital warfare, counter intrusion, encryption, and other technical skills. They exclusively deal with crimes such as fraud, identity theft, money laundering, and DOS attacks. In war-time, the Sentry Corps transitions with the rest of the IDF into what Free Syllvan counts as its National Guard. They possess the largest numbers of armored vehicles out of any branch of service, and while most are only used in the defense of the nation, Sentry Corps units drill in infantry and armored warfare tactics five times annually to ensure they are prepared.

Vehicles

The Sentry Corps employs dozens of vehicles in the line of service, though in the interest of keeping this information strictly military-related only vehicles that fit that descriptor will be listed.

Type	Image	Classification	Number
Main Battle Tank
TH-91 Hattar		Main battle tank. Secondary role as APC; can carry a fireteam in rear compartment.	200
Tanks
TA-09 Tentrom		Amphibious training tank	30
Tank Destroyers
AV/DT-05 Libyertos-F		Tank hunter.	215
Infantry Fighting Vehicles
AV/F-05 Libyertos-A		Infantry fighting vehicle	1,215
PT/A-61M Lendron		Amphibious fighting vehicle	555
Armored Transport Vehicles
AV/AC-05 Libyertos-B		Armed Personnel Carrier	2,415
AV/C-05 Libyertos-C		Infantry carrier vehicle	1,425
Armored Anti-Air
FS/A-550A Marnok		Self-propelled anti-air cannon	175
AT/R-012 Mexarg		Armored radar platform	235
Armored Utility Vehicles
AV/R-05 Libyertos-D		Armored recovery vehicle	35
AV/M-05 Libyertos-E		Mine trailblazer	35
BU-05 Bexak		Armored bridge transport	40
AT-05 Morix		Armored combat tractor	245
DEV-06 Bellus		Armored demolitions vehicle	75
ACT-05 Cellis		Armored cargo transport	95
MEV-06 Bex		Armored medivac vehicle	125
Patrol vehicles
LSV-05 Maxus		Light strike vehicle	1,250
LAV-016 Arite		Light Assault Vehicle	3,500
HSV-05 Master		Armored enforcement response vehicle	2,500
UG-05		Unmanned patrol vehicle	50
UG-04		Unmanned assault vehicle	50
Utility
HV-T05		Multi-role heavy truck chassis	4,000
HT/M-041 Voccus		Armored vehicle transport truck	200
MV-t05		Medical transport	400
MV-C05		Convoy transport	1,250
HT/AA-200 Bentris		Mobile CIWS station	272
HT/AA-104 Gort		Mobile SAM station	325
HT/M-041 Voccus		Minesweeper	25
Artillery
EG/T-09		Mobile gun emplacement	3,091
EAA/T-08		Heavy anti-aircraft emplacement	2,280
RT-05 Recci		Heavy rocket platform	115
HT/RL-7 Medrian		Light rocket platform	245

Sailing Corps

The Sailing Corps of the Internal Defense Force is the naval division that handles domestic police duties. They are a magnitude larger than the Nautical Defense Corps of the EDF, but their equipment is geared towards smaller and less combat-oriented duties.

The primary responsibilities of the Sailing Corps include patrolling the waters of the Syllvan Gulf and Lake Cirrel for black market activity and exploitation of natural resources. They are often assigned in small groups to oil platforms, to supervise and protect their operations. Riverine patrols are common in northern Polmor to screen against intrusion from the Daccic Republic. Search and Rescue is also one of the duties they perform. The majority of Sailing Corps forces, however, conduct border patrol and escort duties within and without the Syllvan EEZ.

Ships

The Sailing Corps maintains few ships-of-the-line, instead focusing their strengths into patrol craft. They also possess two minelayers to create defensive lines into the Syllvan Gulf.

Class	Image	Individual Ships	Notes
Landing Ships
Kebo-class Heavy Landing Craft Air Cushion		HLCAC-10
Damcen-class Light Landing Craft		LLC-09 LLC-10
Rahks-class Infantry Landing Craft		ILC-10 ILC-11 ILC-12
Frigates
Redris-class Interdiction Frigate		IDS-F47 IDS-F48 IDS-F49
Destroyers
Axis-Class Escort Destroyer		IDS-D21 IDS-D27
Mine Ships
Discan-Class Minelayer		IDS-M05 IDS-M06
Patrol boats
Gyve-class Fast Patrol Ship		IDS-P45 IDS-P46 ... IDS-P96
Noen-class Patrol Ship		IDS-P12 IDS-P13 ... IDS-P44
Cences-class Heavy Patrol Ship		IDS-P01 IDS-P02 IDS-P03 IDS-P04 IDS-P05 IDS-P06 IDS-P07 IDS-P08 IDS-P09 IDS-P10 IDS-P11
Kunu-class Expeditionary Patrol Boat		IDS-E01 IDS-E02 IDS-E03 IDS-E04
Research Ships
Nodir-class Research Ship		IRS AC40
Auxillaries
Tenon-class Dry Cargo Ship		ICD-01 ICD-02
Okein-class Oiler		ICO-01
Ewen-class Fuel Tanker		ICT-01
Tug B-class Fleet Tug		T-01 T-02 T-03 T-04 T-04 T-05 T-06 T-07 T-08 T-09 T-10 T-11 T-12 T-13

Air Corps

The Air Corps is an extremely flexible division of the IDF, simultaneously combining the many duties of law enforcement, defense, public safety, and surveillance. Pilots work closely with both the Sentry Corps and Sailing Corps for transport duties and during combat maneuvers. Most of the day-to-day duties of the Air Corps involve airlifting vehicles, cargo, or personnel between locations, running combat air patrols and generally policing Free Syllvin's airspace, providing over-watch on criminal pursuits and traffic incidents, and performing meteorological research. Helicopter pilots are also called into service for fire fighting, search-and-rescue, and ambulance duties.

Aircraft

The Air Corps maintains a limited variety fleet to keep maintenance costs low. The combat wings have no air superiority fighters, instead using interceptors and ground attack craft only.

Aircraft	Image	In Service	Variant
Combat Aircraft
BF-X12 Cordon		40	Strike/Interdiction
BG-04 Bordicus		52	Ground Attack
Trainers
BT-02 Kenoxus		23	Trainer
Rotary Wing Aircraft
SHS-A9 Macurus		2,490	Multirole
RA-09 Pexus		157	Attack
RT/L-51 Mattius		615	Heavy lift
Utility
AT/L-90 Bist		300	Personnel transport
AT/L-100 Lonos		280	Personnel transport
AC-12 Wevus		3	AWAC
AT/H-02 Beragis		20	Heavy cargo transport

External Defense Force

The External Defense Forces, or EDf, is the organization that defends the borders and foreign interests of Free Syllvin. They are a compartmentalized force, having multiple units specialized for certain tasks. While the IDF uses force of numbers to engage hostile elements, the EDF is centered around technologically advanced equipment and overlapping fields of support. They eschew strength of numbers for fewer, better quality forces. EDF personnel in the Nautical Defense division patrol the shipping lanes around Syllvan territory, man the national defense grid in the central territories, and operate as a border guard in the lines of fortifications that separate the Daccic Republic from Free Syllvin. A special sub-group, the EDF Rangers, are the elite infantry unit of the EDF Ground Assault Corps and are deployed alongside many N-STAC teams.

Ground Assault Corps

Ground vehicles

Type	Image	Classification	Number
Main Battle Tank
M4-05 Drider		Main battle tank.	45
Tanks
TA-33 Requis		Amphibious light tank	210
TA-09 Tentrom		Amphibious training tank	10
Tank Destroyers
D1-05 Steri		Fast tank destroyer	40
Infantry Fighting Vehicles
AV/F-05 Libyertos-A		Infantry fighting vehicle	215
PT/A-61M Lendron		Amphibious fighting vehicle	215
FS/H-068 Artex		Heavy armored fighting vehicle	1,300
AV/V-88 Yusten		Variable urban fighting vehicle	525
Armored Transport Vehicles
AV/AC-05 Libyertos-B		Armed Personnel Carrier	115
AV/C-05 Libyertos-C		Infantry carrier vehicle	125
AC-05 Brax		Amphibious armored personnel carrier	675
Armored Anti-Air
AM-05 Leerus		Armored SAM platform	145
FS/A-550A Marnok		Self-propelled anti-air cannon	55
AT/R-012 Mexarg		Armored radar platform	35
Armored Utility Vehicles
AV/R-05 Libyertos-D		Armored recovery vehicle	100
AV/M-05 Libyertos-E		Mine trailblazer	100
BU-05 Bexak		Armored bridge transport	100
AT-05 Morix		Armored combat tractor	340
DEV-06 Bellus		Armored demolitions vehicle	120
ACT-05 Cellis		Armored cargo transport	215
MEV-06 Bex		Armored medivac vehicle	320
Patrol vehicles
LSV-05 Maxus		Light strike vehicle	250
LV-05 Uro		Light armored scout	7,000
MV-05 Owur		Armored response vehicle	4,250
LAV-016 Arite		Light Assault Vehicle	2,100
Utility
HV-T05		Multi-role heavy truck chassis	2,000
HT/M-041 Voccus		Armored vehicle transport truck	600
MV-t05		Medical transport	400
MCP-05		Mobile command post	55
MV-C05		Convoy transport	850
HT/AA-200 Bentris		Mobile CIWS station	12
HT/AA-104 Gort		Mobile SAM station	15
HT/M-041 Voccus		Minesweeper	220
Artillery
EG/T-03		Heavy mobile gun emplacement	1,360
SCGE-05 ATTACKER		Heavy self-propelled gun system	320
EAA/T-08		Heavy anti-aircraft emplacement	250
RT-05 Recci		Heavy rocket platform	235
HT/RL-7 Medrian		Light rocket platform	525
Armored Artillery
AU/MA-003		Armored missile launcher	135
SPG/M-033		Medium self-propelled gun	349

Nautical Defense Corps

The Nautical Defense Corps is the naval arm of the External Defense Force and is the largest branch of the traditional Syllvanian armed forces. They specialize in amphibious assault, and operate the only military oil platforms on Urth. Their duties include intercepting hostile invasion fleets, transport of infantry and armored forces to foreign combat areas, and patrolling the sea trade lanes outside Free Syllvin's EEZ.

Ships

Class	Image	Individual Ships	Notes
Amphibious Transport Docks
Hagan-Class Amphibious Transport Dock		ATD-01 Hagan ATD-02 Bagat ATD-03 Callen
Landing Ships
Kebo-class Heavy Landing Craft Air Cushion		HLCAC-01 HLCAC-02 ... HLCAC-09
Damcen-class Light Landing Craft		LLC-01 LLC-02 LLC-04 LLC-05 LLC-05 LLC-06 LLC-07 LLC-08
Rahks-class Infantry Landing Craft		ILC-01 ILC-02 ... ILC-09
Corvettes
Nayda-class Missile Corvette		MC-01 Nayda MC-02 Kilari ... MC-12 Penduran
Recen-class Anti-sub Corvette		ASC-01 Recen ASC-02 Cenyde ASC-03 Vyngar ASC-04 Capaxin ASC-05 Gengir ASC-06 Asanix
Frigates
Sahn-class Multirole Frigate		MF-01 Sahn MF-02 Sal'diin MF-03 Ala'Ben MF-04 Mahmod MF-05 Aleden MF-06 Nezer MF-07 Ali'bawa MF-08 Jyneh
Destroyers
Lahv-Class Guided Missile Destroyer		MD-01 Lahv MD-02 Alyr MD-03 Logget MD-04 Kryst MD-05 Kou
Research Ships
Nodir-class Research Ship		R-01 Nodir
Carriers
Herbat-Class Light Drone Carrier		LDC-01 Herbat LDC-02 Sakrat LDC-03 Vyrgel LDC-04 Pelto LDC-05 Astoltes LDC-06 Nastadem LDC-07 Pyogath LDC-08 Senex LDC-09 Sysero LDC-10 Epestols
Auxillaries
Tenon-class Dry Cargo Ship		CD-01 Tenon CD-02 Waleventh CD-03 Pych CD-04 Amplete
Okein-class Oiler		CO-01 Okein CO-02 Abak CO-03 Reiken
Rupsta-class Fast Attack Cargo Ship		CFA-01 Rupsta CFA-02 Jyne CFA-03 Augus CFA-04 Novene CFA-05 Apor
Eviwen-class Fuel Tanker		CT-01 Eviwen CT-02 Tullos
Higil-class Expeditionary Transfer Dock		C/EX-01 Higil
Madiga-class Hospital Ship		EHS-01 Madiga EHS-02 Menolog
Ayah-class Salvage Ship		CSV-01

National Special Tactics and Coordination Office

Storm Team officers during training

Free Syllvin maintains divisions of Special Forces for each branch of the EDF, which operate under the National Special Tactics and Coordination Office, or N-STAC. Deployed on missions of high risk and of extreme importance to national security, most operations undertaken by N-STAC and its predecessors remain classified due to, quote," questionable ethical and moral standards involved with securing continued sovereignty."

The Strategic Armored Operations Command, better known as the Raider Squadron, is the special operations wing of the Ground Assault Corps. Specializing in lightning-fast assaults, suppression of hostile advances, and retrieval missions, the Raider Squadron is the EDF's premier heavy combat unit. They rely on armored units and vehicles, maintaining a dedicated fleet of tanks, IFVs, and light transports. Operatives are deployed in sections of 45 infantry, 3 tank crews, and 2 pairs of IFVs. There are 20 such units within the squadron. The Raider Squadron primarily works in concert with standard Ranger forces in the field, and rarely are assigned to operations alongside another N-STAC group. Their loud approach methods and typically brash personalities prevent them from working effectively with soldiers who are not also members of the Sentry Corps.

The Naval Expeditionary Assault and Reconnaissance Group, known shorthand as NEXA/RG or Storm Team, is the EDF's resident black-ops unit, operating from the Nautical Defense Corps. Storm Team members are experts at infiltration, counter-terrorism, controlled sabotage, and underwater demolitions missions. More of their operations are classified than any other N-STAC jurisdiction, and they are considered the most effective of the five. When not undertaking assignments of national security, sections of NEXA/RG may be assigned to assist in diplomatic missions for increased security, train the soldiers or special forces of allied nations, and perform deep-cover espionage. When on official duty, Storm Team members can be recognized by their full-body composite blast armor. In practice, such a recognizable uniform is left behind when the mission calls for anonymity.

The Specialized Situation Response Division, commonly referred to as S3D or the Angel Wing, is a collection of the best combat pilots in the Aviation Corps. Aviation aces are the core of this team, serving as air cover for heavy offensive and defensive actions, interception, and precision target elimination. Other groups in the S3D are specialized for high-altitude surveillance, reconnaissance, and strategic bombing.

The Network Security Commission are teams of skilled hackers and analysts that serve as an electronic deterrent against attacks to the Syllvan network. The NSC also manages overwatch on N-STAC operations, usually with Storm Team. They rarely operate in the field, preferring to use the Tech Corps' 188th Direct Intervention Battalion as proxies when they are required to work in concert with another N-STAC branch.

The Experimental Weapons Technology Applications Section is the heavy demolition, shock-and-awe, extended siege unit of N-STAC, known as ExWeapTech, or informally, Blast Squad. Instantly iconic in their heavy plated EOD suits, ExWeapTech is home to the R&D and testing wings of the special forces divisions. New equipment becomes invariably tested in the field by these units, usually on enemy fortifications. As Engineering Corps soldiers are wont to do, ExWeapTech operatives will equip themselves with a wide array of gadgets to augment their combat effectiveness. If Free Syllvin needs a gate breached or a wall held, it is a sure thing to find Blast Squad on the job.

Aviation

The Syllvan air services focus primarily on supporting ground units, and there is a higher propensity for specialized ground attack aircraft than there is air superiority.

Aircraft

Diplomatic Security Corps

The Diplomatic Security Corps of Free Syllvin is an international organization headed by the Councilor on Diplomatic Association. While some would say the Councilor's title is a misnomer seeing as he is in charge of a security and intelligence agency, managing the DSC is only part of his job. Currently, Darius Lourne holds the position by special appointment. Because the territory of Firkon is designated a nature preserve, there isn't a permanent population to elect a Councilor. Therefore, Lourne has purchased a plot of land on the island that makes him a de-jure resident of the territory. Said land is used as a butterfly sanctuary and has a seasonal roster of groundskeepers.

The DCS handles all logistical, security, and maintenance of embassies, foreign aid, and international shipping operations under government purview. Its operatives are tasked with the protection and service of ambassadorial staff and negotiators wherever they are dispatched by Free Syllvin. Security details at all Syllvan embassies are managed by the DSC, as well as the personal well-being of political figures and locations at home. Because their duties are not strictly military in nature, the Corps does not maintain a large inventory of weapons or vehicles. Most of their stock is strictly transport, though they do have several hundred armored cars and helicopters for operations in volatile or remote areas of the world.

There is a subsection of the DSC that, while answerable to the Councilor, actually serve the entirety of the Conclave as ceremonial guards. In Avannian, they are known as Prenkepz Maeltas. This has a multitude of meanings in different languages due to the cultural knowledge and history associated with the position, which originated in the monarchy days of Free Syllvin. In Codexian, they are known as "Kingsmen." Dressed in an outfit that recalls the historical warriors of the Syllvan Isles, the Kingsmen wear their weapons openly, like the rest of the DSC.