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The Stenzan Armed Forces act as the official constitutional military for the [[Stenza|Republic of Stenza]]. The force describes itself as mostly defensive, and is known for its rather timid ground forces compared to a strong naval force. The Stenzan Armed Forces are led by Stenza's National Defense Council,

Stenza's army is its oldest service branch, having existed as an unified force since 1811 when the Corummese Colonial government decided to raise a force made up of local conscripts with Corummese officers and NCO's. This force was effective enough in putting down any resistance during the colonial era, but eventually revolted against the Corummese government to start the Stenzan war of independence. The Stenzan Army was reformed upon gaining independence in 1921, and has existed in its current force since.

The Stenzan Army of today is a modern light mechanized force suited to Stenza's defense. The bulk of its forces are formed into (light) mechanized divisions, which are mobile enough to thrive in Stenza's somewhat difficult terrain. Three air mobile divisions, two airborne divisions and a single armored division finish up Stenza's offensive capabilities on land. One interesting thing to note about Stenza's light mechanized divisions is their secondary role as Gendarmerie divisions, with the bulk of these divisions being absorbed from the old Stenzan Internal Forces, a paramilitary agency under the previous government. Divisions and units that are marked as Gendarmerie divisions can perform constitutional law enforcement duties all over Stenza.

The Stenzan Navy is the strongest branch of the Stenzan military, having been considered the "Tip of the Spear" for Stenzan protection for decades. With Stenzan having been an isolated nation for a long time. Stenza has quite a modern naval force built around four Nuclear-powered ''Kapiti''-class aircraft carriers and five 1940s vintage ''Ka'o''-class Heavy Cruisers, three of which have been modernized to act as missile cruisers while two more have been refurbished as command ships. Stenza's other surface combatants include both modern and outdated Destroyers and Frigates. Under the waves, Stenza has both modern Nuclear powered attack and ballistic missile submarines, supplemented by more numerous diesel-electric submarines. A Maritime Aviation branch completes the Stenzan Navy's offensive capabilities, consisting of both the traditional carrier-borne aviation capabilities, maritime patrol aircraft and a plethora of other aviation forces. The Stenzan navy is considered a blue water force.

The Stenzan Navy also operates the Stenzan Auxillary Navy, a command consisting of both civilian and naval crews that staff Stenza's various support vessels, such as supply ships and transports.

Stenza's navy consists of the following main seafaring forces (Auxillaries and smaller craft not included):

| 6th Destroyer Squadron || Worldwide; Based in Rakahanga || 3x Destroyer, 4x Frigate

| 7th Destroyer Squadron || Western Defensive Area; Based in Flua || 1x Destroyer, 3x Frigate

| 8th Destroyer Squadron || Northern Defensive Area; Based in Kallahulo || 2x Destroyer, 2x Frigate

| 14th Submarine Squadron || Worldwide; Based in Maena || 6x Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine

| ''Kapiti''-class Aircraft Carrier || Aircraft Carrier, Nuclear (AVN) || 4 || Pride of Stenzan fleet.

| ''Ka'o''-class Cruiser || Heavy Cruiser, Missile (HCM) || 3 || 1940s Heavy Cruiser modernized over the decades to have modern weaponry and sensors, maintains frontal two heavy gun turrets. Fourth in class lost in catastrophic explosion in 2004.

| ''Ka'o''-class Command Ship || Command Ship (CC) || 2 || 1940s Heavy Cruiser modernized over the decades, converted to Command Cruiser stripping most heavy weaponry in favor of command and control equipment. No longer has original gun turrets but has defensive armament comparable to a modern frigate. Has powerful air defense radar.

| ''Flualimi''-class Destroyer || Destroyer, Missile (DDM) || 9 || Modern destroyer introduced in 2000s, main offensive ship in Stenzan navy and considered a capable surface combatant.

| ''Happu''-class Destroyer || Destroyer, Missile (DDM) || 12 || 1980s era destroyer that fills the bulk of Stenza's destroyer force, respectable surface combatant, even if the design is dated it has received gradual updates. Designed off Corummese technology.

| ''Pllalludalli''-class Frigate || Frigate, Missile (FFM) || 11 || Modern all-round frigate design considered to be a relatively cheap way to arm Stenza with capable enough surface combatants. Can fulfil most surface roles, excels at none.

| ''Minanea''-class Frigate || Frigate, Missile (FFM) || 26 || 1970s frigate design still in service thanks to upgrades to base design. Used as all-round multipurpose ship, even if slightly dated. Designed off Corummese technology.

| ''Dii''-class Frigate || Frigate, Air Defense (FFA) || 4 || Modification of base ''Minanea''-class Frigate to include powerful air defense radar so it can act as a fleet's air defense hub, doesn't have the anti-surface missiles its parent class has to save weight and space.

| ''Plo''-class Amphibious Support Ship || Amphibious Support Ship (ASS) || 5 || Ship capable of deploying Marine forces through both helicopters and seaborne assault craft.

| ''Silen''-class Submarine || Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine (SBN)|| 3 || Considered the tip of the spear as far as Stenza's Nuclear arsenal goes, carry SLBMs.

| ''Hae''-class Submarine || Nuclear Attack Submarine (SAN) || 8 || Nuclear Attack submarines, rumored to carry Nuclear-tipped torpedoes.

| ''Floop''-class Submarine || Diesel Electric Submarine (SA) || 12 || Mostly used on defensive assignments, rather cheap.