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|motto=''Saogalemu e ala i le Puipuia''<br>{{small|"Safety Through Deterrence!"}}
|motto=''Saogalemu e ala i le Puipuia''<br>{{small|"Safety Through Deterrence!"}}
|age=17
|age=17
|active=523,000
|active=453,000
|reserve=978,000
|reserve=1,378,000
|deployed=24,000
|deployed=34,000
|available=12,917,000
|available=23,250,600
|commander_title=Vice-Chairman, National Defense Council|conscription=No
|commander_title=Vice-Chairman, National Defense Council|conscription=No
|chief_of_staff=Admiral Ahlima Kalokupu
|chief_of_staff=Admiral Ahlima Kalokupu
|chief_of_staff_title=Chairwoman, National Defense Council
|chief_of_staff_title=Chairwoman, National Defense Council
|commander=General Nung Pikao|minister=Sahi Ohua
|commander=General Nung Pikao|minister=Sahi Ohua
|commander-in-chief=President Iakopo Hsin|percent_GDP=6.1%}}
|commander-in-chief=President Iakopo Hsin|percent_GDP=5.7%}}


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,
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,
a nine seat council with three representatives from each service branch. The military is fully integrated with all positions open to both men and women given they meet internal standards, and has been since 1967.
a nine seat council with three representatives from each service branch. The military is fully integrated with all positions open to both men and women given they meet internal standards, and has been since 1967.


=Army=
=Army=
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.
Stenza's army is its oldest service branch, having existed as an unified force since 1811 when the Daxian Colonial government decided to raise a force made up of local conscripts with Daxian officers and NCO's. This force was effective enough in putting down any resistance during the colonial era, but eventually revolted against the Daxian 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 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, two mountain infantry 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.
 
Aside from tis combat divisions, Stenza's military consists of multiple "commands" ran by generals that oversee specific parts of military operations. These commands are responsible for the training, functioning and oversight of various support functions while the units that perform these functions are usually part of combat divisions.


Stenza's Army is a full time voluntary force with a major reserve component. Most army divisions are only staffed to a third of their normal wartime strength, with the other two thirds being drawn from reservists. Reservists are obliged to train for two weekends a month and two large exercises per year, with the government offering free education to every member of Stenza's military reserve.
Stenza's Army is a full time voluntary force with a major reserve component. Most army divisions are only staffed to a third of their normal wartime strength, with the other two thirds being drawn from reservists. Reservists are obliged to train for two weekends a month and two large exercises per year, with the government offering free education to every member of Stenza's military reserve.
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The role of marine infantry is one filled by Stenza's Army, with a handful of light infantry divisions being earmarked as marine capable and trained to work with the Navy. One of Stenza's air mobile divisions are also capable of operating from Stenza's maritime assets, and regularly trains on board Navy ships. These divisions use normal Stenzan army equipment, although specialized marine vehicles are available as well.
The role of marine infantry is one filled by Stenza's Army, with a handful of light infantry divisions being earmarked as marine capable and trained to work with the Navy. One of Stenza's air mobile divisions are also capable of operating from Stenza's maritime assets, and regularly trains on board Navy ships. These divisions use normal Stenzan army equipment, although specialized marine vehicles are available as well.
===Special Personnel Construction Forces===
Main article: [[Aufaigaluega Faapitoa Faufale]]
The '''Aufaigaluega Faapitoa Faufale''', or Special Personnel Construction Forces are a specialized branch of the Stenzan military focusing on engineering projects. The branch is mostly manned by convicts and other non-voluntary personnel.
===Force Composition===


Stenza's main line combat forces include:
Stenza's main line combat forces include:
[[File:Armyorbat.svg|thumb|850x600px|right|alt=Order of battle for the Stenzan Army's major divisions and support commands|Order of battle for the Stenzan Army's major divisions and support commands]]


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|-
|-
| 4rd ''"Aeto"'' || Air Mobile || 6,000/18,000 ||
| 4rd ''"Aeto"'' || Air Mobile || 6,000/18,000 ||
|-
| 5th ''"Guards"'' || Light Mechanized || 18,000 || Full time division
|-
|-
| 6th ''"Rakahangan"'' || Airborne || 9,000/18,000 || Larger full time component.
| 6th ''"Rakahangan"'' || Airborne || 9,000/18,000 || Larger full time component.
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| 14th ''"Revolutionary"'' || Mechanized || 6,000/18,000 ||
| 14th ''"Revolutionary"'' || Mechanized || 6,000/18,000 ||
|-
|-
| 15th ''"Guards"'' || Light Mechanized || 18,000 || Full time division
| 15th ''"Full Moon"'' || Light Mechanized || 6,000/18,000 ||
|-
| 16th ''"Goats"'' || Mountain || 6,000/18,000 ||
|-
| 17th || Light Mechanized || 6,000/18,000 ||
|-
| 18th ''"Peak Hoppers"'' || Mountain || 6,000/18,000 ||
|-
|-
| 14th || Mechanized || 6,000/18,000 ||
| 19th || Infantry || 120 || On-paper reserve command for wartime conscripts.
|-
|-
| 15th ''"Full Moon"'' || Light Mechanized || 6,000/18,000 ||
| 20th || Infantry || 120 || On-paper reserve command for wartime conscripts.
|-
|-
| 16th || Light Mechanized || 6,000/18,000 ||
| 21st || Infantry || 120 || On-paper reserve command for wartime conscripts.
|-
|-
| 17th || Light Mechanized || 6,000/18,000 ||
| 22nd || Infantry || 120 || On-paper reserve command for wartime conscripts.
|}
|}


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The Stenzan Air Force operates from both its own bases and reserve bases that exist at civilian airports. It is not uncommon for civilian airfields that only serve small regional aircraft to have large runways and the facilities needed to host large military aircraft.
The Stenzan Air Force operates from both its own bases and reserve bases that exist at civilian airports. It is not uncommon for civilian airfields that only serve small regional aircraft to have large runways and the facilities needed to host large military aircraft.
The composition of the Stenzan Air Force includes:
{| class="wikitable"
|+ STENZAN MAJOR AIR FORCE SQUADRONS
|-
! NAME !! TYPE !! STRENGTH (ACTIVE/WITH RESERVES) !! NOTES
|-
| 1st ''"Cloudbusters"'' || Fighter || 24x FM-04 ||
|-
| 2nd "Future Talent" || Training || 12x L-70 ||
|-
| 3rd ''"Screaming Rain"'' || Fighter || 24x FM-04 ||
|-
| 4rd || Training || 12x L-07 ||
|-
| 5th ''"Kiwis"'' || Fighter || 24x FM-04 ||
|-
| 6th (Reserve) || Transport || 12x T-74  ||
|-
| 7th "Protectors" || Bomber || 11x B-71 || Lost an aircraft early 2026
|-
| 8th || Fighter || 24x FM-79 ||
|-
| 9th || Bomber || 12x B-71 ||
|-
| 10th || Refueling || 12x Tanker ||
|-
| 11th ''"Vigilantes"'' || Fighter || 24x FM-04 ||
|-
| 12th || Fighter || 24x FM-79 ||
|-
| 13th ''"Can Openers"'' || Attack || 24x A-83 ||
|-
| 14th  || Attack || 24x A-83 ||
|-
| 15th (Reserve) || Attack || 24x A-83 ||
|-
| 16th  || Transport || 12x T-88 ||
|-
| 18th  || Airborne Early Warning || 6x AEW-01 ||
|-
| 19th  || Airborne Early Warning || 6x AEW-01 ||
|-
| 20th  || Bomber || 12x B-71 ||
|-
| 17th  || Fighter || 24x FM-79 ||
|-
| 21st (Reserve) || Bomber || 12x B-71 ||
|-
| 22nd  || Transport || 12x T-88 ||
|-
| 23rd  || Training || 12x L-07 ||
|-
| 24th (Reserve) || Transport || 12x T-88 || Aircraft and personnel leased to cargo airline on reserve basis.
|-
| 25th  || Refueling || 12x Tanker ||
|-
| 26th  || Attack || 24x A-83 ||
|-
| 27th (Reserve) || Transport || 12x T-88 || Aircraft and personnel leased to cargo airline on reserve basis.
|-
| 28th  || Transport || 12x T-74  ||
|-
| 29th  || Fighter || 24x FM-79 ||
|-
| 30th  || Transport || 12x T-74  ||
|-
| 31st (Reserve) || Transport || 12x T-74  ||
|-
| 32nd  || Fighter || 24x FM-79 ||
|-
| 33rd || Transport || 12x T-74  ||
|-
| 34th  || Transport || 12x T-74  ||
|-
| 35th (Reserve) || Fighter || 24x FM-79 ||
|-
| 36th (Reserve) || Refueling || 12x Tanker ||
|-
| 37th  || Refueling || 12x Tanker ||
|-
| 38th  || Transport || 12x T-88 ||
|-
| 39th  || Fighter || 24x FM-04 ||
|-
| 40th  || Training || 12x L-07 ||
|-
| 41st (Reserve) || Fighter || 24x FM-79 ||
|-
| 42nd  || Training || 12x L-07 ||
|-
| 43rd  || Training || 12x L-70 ||
|-
| 44rd (Reserve) || Transport || 12x T-74  ||
|-
| 45rd  || Training || 18x L-94 ||
|-
| 46th  || Transport || 12x T-88 ||
|-
| 47th (Reserve) || Attack || 24x A-83 ||
|-
| 48th (Reserve) || Airborne Early Warning || 6x AEW-01 ||
|-
| 49th (Reserve) || Fighter || 24x FM-04 ||
|-
| 50th (Reserve) || Fighter || 24x FM-04 ||
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+ STENZAN AIR FORCE INVENTORY
|-
! DESIGNATION !! TYPE !! ACTIVE AMOUNT (RESERVED) !! DESCRIPTION
|-
| FM-04 || Multirole Fighter || 168 (48) || Modern twin engine multirole fighter of 2004 design, based  of Navy workhorse.
|-
| FM-79 || Multirole Fighter || 168 (120) || Multirole twin engine fighter of 1979 design, upgraded variants still in use with phased out aircraft held in various states of reserve storage.
|-
| B-71 || Strategic Bomber || 47 (12) || Long range four engine Strategic Bomber, nuclear capable.
|-
| A-83 || Attack || 120 (24) || Single engine supersonic attack aircraft of 1983 design.
|-
| T-88 || Strategic Transport || 72 (8) || Long range four engine Strategic transport of 1988 design, sold commercially as well.
|-
| T-74 || Tactical Transport || 152 (34) || Used for both transport and specialist purposes.
|-
| L-07 || Light Trainer || 48 (12) || Commercial design.
|-
| L-70 || Intermediate Trainer || 24 (3) || Can be outfitted as light attack.
|-
| L-94 || Multi engine jet trainer || 36 (1) || Commercial business jet design, also used as light / VIP transport.
|-
| AEW-01 || Airborne Early Warning || 18 (2) || AWACS based off civilian airliner.
|-
|}


=Navy=
=Navy=
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 is the strongest branch of the Stenzan military, having been considered the "Tip of the Spear" for Stenzan protection for decades. With Stenza having been an isolated nation for a long time, it has not taken part in any conflicts aside from the [[Sudmoll Island Conflicts]]. 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 traditional Coast Guard duties of coastal defense, search and rescue and maritime law enforcement are carried out by Stenza's navy, using a plethora of coastal small craft and aircraft split up in Coastal Defense Zones, these zones are usually assigned one or two outdated frigates as well. Reservists generally spend a cruise with Stenza's defensive forces once or twice a year to meet their service obligation.
The traditional Coast Guard duties of coastal defense, search and rescue and maritime law enforcement are carried out by Stenza's navy, using a plethora of coastal small craft and aircraft split up in Coastal Defense Zones, these zones are usually assigned one or two outdated frigates as well. Reservists generally spend a cruise with Stenza's defensive forces once or twice a year to meet their service obligation.


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.
The Stenzan Navy also operates the Stenzan Auxilliary 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):
Stenza's navy consists of the following main seafaring forces (Auxilliaries and smaller craft not included):


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| 4rd Fleet || Northern Defensive Area; Based in Kallahulo  || 1x ''Kapiti''-class Aircraft Carrier, 1x ''Ka'o'' Heavy Cruiser, 3x Destroyer, 4x Frigate, 1x Air Defense Frigate
| 4rd Fleet || Northern Defensive Area; Based in Kallahulo  || 1x ''Kapiti''-class Aircraft Carrier, 1x ''Ka'o'' Heavy Cruiser, 3x Destroyer, 4x Frigate, 1x Air Defense Frigate
|-
|-
| 6th Destroyer Squadron || Worldwide; Based in Rakahanga || 3x Destroyer, 4x Frigate
| 6th Destroyer Squadron || Worldwide; Based in Rakahanga || 4x Destroyer, 4x Frigate
|-
|-
| 10th (Reserve) Fleet || Rakahanga || 1x ''Ka'o'' Command Ship, 5x Amphibious Support Ship, 1x Air Defense Frigate, 3x Destroyer, 4x Frigate
| 10th (Reserve) Fleet || Rakahanga || 1x ''Ka'o'' Command Ship, 5x Amphibious Support Ship, 1x Air Defense Frigate, 3x Destroyer, 4x Frigate
|-
| 16th Destroyer Squadron || Rakahanga || None, borrows resources from 10th Fleet.
|}
|}


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| 5th Destroyer Squadron || Eastern Defensive Area; Based in Rakahanga || 2x Destroyer, 3x Frigate
| 5th Destroyer Squadron || Eastern Defensive Area; Based in Rakahanga || 2x Destroyer, 3x Frigate
|-
|-
| 7th Destroyer Squadron || Western Defensive Area; Based in Flua || 1x Destroyer, 3x Frigate
| 7th Destroyer Squadron || Western Defensive Area; Based in Flua || 2x Destroyer, 3x Frigate
|-
|-
| 8th Destroyer Squadron || Northern Defensive Area; Based in Kallahulo || 2x Destroyer, 2x Frigate
| 8th Destroyer Squadron || Northern Defensive Area; Based in Kallahulo || 2x Destroyer, 3x Frigate
|-
|-
| 9th (Arctic) Destroyer Squadron || Okatian Sea; Based in Maena || 2x Frigate
| 9th (Arctic) Destroyer Squadron || Okatian Sea; Based in Maena || 2x Frigate
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| 14th Submarine Squadron || Worldwide; Based in Maena || 1x Nuclear Attack Submarine, 3x Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
| 14th Submarine Squadron || Worldwide; Based in Maena || 1x Nuclear Attack Submarine, 3x Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
|-
|-
| 14th Submarine Squadron || Worldwide; Based in Maena || 6x Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
| 15th Submarine Squadron || Worldwide; Based in Maena || 6x Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
|}
|}


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! NAME !! TYPE !! AMOUNT !! DESCRIPTION
! NAME !! TYPE !! AMOUNT !! DESCRIPTION
|-
|-
| ''Kapiti''-class Aircraft Carrier || Aircraft Carrier, Nuclear (AVN) || 4 || Pride of Stenzan fleet.
| ''[[Kapiti-class aircraft carrier|Kapiti]]''-class Aircraft Carrier || Aircraft Carrier, Nuclear (AVN) || 4 || Pride of Stenzan fleet. Air wing consists of 32 Multirole fighters, 2 AWACS, 2 COD, 4 helicopters.
|-
|-
| ''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 heavy cruiser|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 [[Pipi Fasi disaster|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.
| ''[[Ka'o-class heavy cruiser|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.
| ''[[Flualimi-class destroyer|Flualimi]]''-class Destroyer || Destroyer, Missile (DDM) || 11 || 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.
| ''[[Happu-class destroyer|Happu]]''-class Destroyer || Destroyer, Missile (DDM) || 15 || 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 Daxian 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.
| ''[[Pllalludalli-class frigate|Pllalludalli]]''-class Frigate || Frigate, Missile (FFM) || 13 || 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.
| ''[[Minanea-class frigate|Minanea]]''-class Frigate || Frigate, Missile (FFM) || 27 || 1970s frigate design still in service thanks to upgrades to base design. Used as all-round multipurpose ship, even if slightly dated. Designed off Daxian 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.
| ''[[Minanea-class frigate|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.
| ''[[Plo-class amphibious support ship|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.
| ''[[Silen-class submarine|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.
| ''[[Hae-class submarine|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.
| ''[[Floop-class submarine|Floop]]''-class Submarine || Diesel Electric Submarine (SA) || 12 || Mostly used on defensive assignments, rather cheap.
|-
|-
|}
|}


{| class="wikitable"
|+ NOTABLE STENZAN AUXILILARIES
|-
! NAME !! TYPE !! AMOUNT !! DESCRIPTION
|-
| ''[[Stenzan hospital ship Faamoemoe]]'' || Transport, Hospital (TH)|| 1 || Floating hospital.
|-
| ''[[Matau-class spy ship|Matau]]''-class Spy Ship || Auxilliary, Intelligence (AI) || 5 || 2000s Spy ship operated by Stenzan Navy's Naval Intelligence Bureau.
|-
|}
=Nuclear Armanents=
=Nuclear Armanents=


Although Stenza's government neither confirms or denies it, Stenza has been known to be a nuclear capable nation that has developed, tested and operationally fielded Nuclear weapons. Stenza's nuclear arsenal is not too large, with Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles reportedly being capable of delivering multiple-hundred kiloton warheads while nuclear tipped torpedoes and aerial missiles being reported to be in the sub-hundred kiloton range. Nuclear-tipped anti-ship missiles are also reportedly fielded, both on surface combatants and on land, although specifics are uncertain and their existence has been denied by the Stenzan government.
Although Stenza's government neither confirms or denies it, Stenza has been known to be a nuclear capable nation that has developed, tested and operationally fielded Nuclear weapons. Stenza's nuclear arsenal is not too large, with Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles reportedly being capable of delivering multiple-hundred kiloton warheads while nuclear tipped torpedoes and aerial missiles being reported to be in the sub-hundred kiloton range. Nuclear-tipped anti-ship missiles are also reportedly fielded, both on surface combatants and on land, although specifics are uncertain and their existence has been denied by the Stenzan government.


=Intelligence=
Main article: [[Stenzan Intelligence Community]]
Stenza's military has its own itelligence service, the Military Intelligence Command. It oversees all three service branches' intelligence operations within a centralized command.


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Latest revision as of 19:21, 30 June 2024

Stenzan Armed Forces
Stenzan Vaegaau
MottoSaogalemu e ala i le Puipuia
"Safety Through Deterrence!"
Founded1811
Current form1921
Service branchesArmy

Navy

Air Force
Leadership
Commander-in-ChiefPresident Iakopo Hsin
Minister of DefenseSahi Ohua
Chairwoman, National Defense CouncilAdmiral Ahlima Kalokupu
Vice-Chairman, National Defense CouncilGeneral Nung Pikao
Manpower
Military age17
ConscriptionNo
Available for
military service		23,250,600, age 15–49
Active personnel453,000
Reserve personnel1,378,000
Deployed personnel34,000
Expenditures
Percent of GDP5.7%

The Stenzan Armed Forces act as the official constitutional military for the 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, a nine seat council with three representatives from each service branch. The military is fully integrated with all positions open to both men and women given they meet internal standards, and has been since 1967.

Army

Stenza's army is its oldest service branch, having existed as an unified force since 1811 when the Daxian Colonial government decided to raise a force made up of local conscripts with Daxian officers and NCO's. This force was effective enough in putting down any resistance during the colonial era, but eventually revolted against the Daxian 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, two mountain infantry 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.

Aside from tis combat divisions, Stenza's military consists of multiple "commands" ran by generals that oversee specific parts of military operations. These commands are responsible for the training, functioning and oversight of various support functions while the units that perform these functions are usually part of combat divisions.

Stenza's Army is a full time voluntary force with a major reserve component. Most army divisions are only staffed to a third of their normal wartime strength, with the other two thirds being drawn from reservists. Reservists are obliged to train for two weekends a month and two large exercises per year, with the government offering free education to every member of Stenza's military reserve.

The army, much like the other services, has a professional officers corps open to both active duty officers and reservists.

The role of marine infantry is one filled by Stenza's Army, with a handful of light infantry divisions being earmarked as marine capable and trained to work with the Navy. One of Stenza's air mobile divisions are also capable of operating from Stenza's maritime assets, and regularly trains on board Navy ships. These divisions use normal Stenzan army equipment, although specialized marine vehicles are available as well.

Special Personnel Construction Forces

Main article: Aufaigaluega Faapitoa Faufale

The Aufaigaluega Faapitoa Faufale, or Special Personnel Construction Forces are a specialized branch of the Stenzan military focusing on engineering projects. The branch is mostly manned by convicts and other non-voluntary personnel.

Force Composition

Stenza's main line combat forces include:

Order of battle for the Stenzan Army's major divisions and support commands
Order of battle for the Stenzan Army's major divisions and support commands
STENZAN MAJOR MILITARY DIVISIONS
NAME TYPE STRENGTH (ACTIVE/WITH RESERVES) NOTES
1st "First In" Light Mechanized 6,000/18,000 Oldest existing unit in the Stenzan Military
2nd "Spearhead" Armored 12,000/18,000 Only full armored division, larger full time component.
3rd "Cavalry's Finest" Air Mobile 6,000/18,000
4rd "Aeto" Air Mobile 6,000/18,000
5th "Guards" Light Mechanized 18,000 Full time division
6th "Rakahangan" Airborne 9,000/18,000 Larger full time component.
7th "Winged Kiwis" Airborne 6,000/18,000
8rd "Whirlybirds" Air Mobile 9,000/18,000 Larger full time component.
9th Light Mechanized 6,000/18,000
10th "One Oh" Mechanized 6,000/18,000
11th Mechanized 6,000/18,000
12th Light Mechanized 6,000/18,000
13th "Unlucky" Light Mechanized 6,000/18,000
14th "Revolutionary" Mechanized 6,000/18,000
15th "Full Moon" Light Mechanized 6,000/18,000
16th "Goats" Mountain 6,000/18,000
17th Light Mechanized 6,000/18,000
18th "Peak Hoppers" Mountain 6,000/18,000
19th Infantry 120 On-paper reserve command for wartime conscripts.
20th Infantry 120 On-paper reserve command for wartime conscripts.
21st Infantry 120 On-paper reserve command for wartime conscripts.
22nd Infantry 120 On-paper reserve command for wartime conscripts.

Air Force

Stenza's Air Force, founded in 1934, is a mostly defensive force consisting of a mix of both modern and somewhat older equipment. The air force has both active duty and reserve squadrons, with the reserve squadrons being permanently manned through a month-on five months off basis. Stenza's modern front line fighters are based off a navy design, with older 1980s vintage models augmenting it. The multirole aircraft perform multiple mission sets, such as combat air patrol (CAP), close air support (CAS), interdiction, interception and more. Stenza also has a specialized bomber fleet of 48 1970s vintage strategic bombers, divided into four operational squadrons.

Aside from its combat squadrons, the Stenzan Air Force also has squadrons for transportation (both tactical and strategic), aerial refueling, Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and other miscellaneous tasks. These squadrons not only operate aircraft though, with the Stenzan Air Force also being responsible for the country's static air defenses. Both early warning stations and static air defenses are manned by crews of full time personnel augmented by reservists on a rotational basis, and the country hosts an air integrated air defense system consisting of these assets, interceptor aircraft and naval vessels.

The Stenzan Air Force operates from both its own bases and reserve bases that exist at civilian airports. It is not uncommon for civilian airfields that only serve small regional aircraft to have large runways and the facilities needed to host large military aircraft.

The composition of the Stenzan Air Force includes:

STENZAN MAJOR AIR FORCE SQUADRONS
NAME TYPE STRENGTH (ACTIVE/WITH RESERVES) NOTES
1st "Cloudbusters" Fighter 24x FM-04
2nd "Future Talent" Training 12x L-70
3rd "Screaming Rain" Fighter 24x FM-04
4rd Training 12x L-07
5th "Kiwis" Fighter 24x FM-04
6th (Reserve) Transport 12x T-74
7th "Protectors" Bomber 11x B-71 Lost an aircraft early 2026
8th Fighter 24x FM-79
9th Bomber 12x B-71
10th Refueling 12x Tanker
11th "Vigilantes" Fighter 24x FM-04
12th Fighter 24x FM-79
13th "Can Openers" Attack 24x A-83
14th Attack 24x A-83
15th (Reserve) Attack 24x A-83
16th Transport 12x T-88
18th Airborne Early Warning 6x AEW-01
19th Airborne Early Warning 6x AEW-01
20th Bomber 12x B-71
17th Fighter 24x FM-79
21st (Reserve) Bomber 12x B-71
22nd Transport 12x T-88
23rd Training 12x L-07
24th (Reserve) Transport 12x T-88 Aircraft and personnel leased to cargo airline on reserve basis.
25th Refueling 12x Tanker
26th Attack 24x A-83
27th (Reserve) Transport 12x T-88 Aircraft and personnel leased to cargo airline on reserve basis.
28th Transport 12x T-74
29th Fighter 24x FM-79
30th Transport 12x T-74
31st (Reserve) Transport 12x T-74
32nd Fighter 24x FM-79
33rd Transport 12x T-74
34th Transport 12x T-74
35th (Reserve) Fighter 24x FM-79
36th (Reserve) Refueling 12x Tanker
37th Refueling 12x Tanker
38th Transport 12x T-88
39th Fighter 24x FM-04
40th Training 12x L-07
41st (Reserve) Fighter 24x FM-79
42nd Training 12x L-07
43rd Training 12x L-70
44rd (Reserve) Transport 12x T-74
45rd Training 18x L-94
46th Transport 12x T-88
47th (Reserve) Attack 24x A-83
48th (Reserve) Airborne Early Warning 6x AEW-01
49th (Reserve) Fighter 24x FM-04
50th (Reserve) Fighter 24x FM-04
STENZAN AIR FORCE INVENTORY
DESIGNATION TYPE ACTIVE AMOUNT (RESERVED) DESCRIPTION
FM-04 Multirole Fighter 168 (48) Modern twin engine multirole fighter of 2004 design, based of Navy workhorse.
FM-79 Multirole Fighter 168 (120) Multirole twin engine fighter of 1979 design, upgraded variants still in use with phased out aircraft held in various states of reserve storage.
B-71 Strategic Bomber 47 (12) Long range four engine Strategic Bomber, nuclear capable.
A-83 Attack 120 (24) Single engine supersonic attack aircraft of 1983 design.
T-88 Strategic Transport 72 (8) Long range four engine Strategic transport of 1988 design, sold commercially as well.
T-74 Tactical Transport 152 (34) Used for both transport and specialist purposes.
L-07 Light Trainer 48 (12) Commercial design.
L-70 Intermediate Trainer 24 (3) Can be outfitted as light attack.
L-94 Multi engine jet trainer 36 (1) Commercial business jet design, also used as light / VIP transport.
AEW-01 Airborne Early Warning 18 (2) AWACS based off civilian airliner.

Navy

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 Stenza having been an isolated nation for a long time, it has not taken part in any conflicts aside from the Sudmoll Island Conflicts. 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 traditional Coast Guard duties of coastal defense, search and rescue and maritime law enforcement are carried out by Stenza's navy, using a plethora of coastal small craft and aircraft split up in Coastal Defense Zones, these zones are usually assigned one or two outdated frigates as well. Reservists generally spend a cruise with Stenza's defensive forces once or twice a year to meet their service obligation.

The Stenzan Navy also operates the Stenzan Auxilliary 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 (Auxilliaries and smaller craft not included):

NAVAL COMMAND: OFFENSIVE FORCES (NAVCOM: OFFFOR)
COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY COMPOSITION
1st Fleet Worldwide; Based in Rakahanga 1x Kapiti-class Aircraft Carrier, 1x Ka'o Heavy Cruiser, 3x Destroyer, 4x Frigate, 1x Air Defense Frigate
2nd Fleet Okatian Sea; Based in Rakahanga 1x Kapiti-class Aircraft Carrier, 1x Ka'o Command Ship, 4x Destroyer, 4x Frigate
3rd Fleet Worldwide; Based in Rakahanga 1x Kapiti-class Aircraft Carrier, 1x Ka'o Heavy Cruiser, 3x Destroyer, 4x Frigate, 1x Air Defense Frigate
4rd Fleet Northern Defensive Area; Based in Kallahulo 1x Kapiti-class Aircraft Carrier, 1x Ka'o Heavy Cruiser, 3x Destroyer, 4x Frigate, 1x Air Defense Frigate
6th Destroyer Squadron Worldwide; Based in Rakahanga 4x Destroyer, 4x Frigate
10th (Reserve) Fleet Rakahanga 1x Ka'o Command Ship, 5x Amphibious Support Ship, 1x Air Defense Frigate, 3x Destroyer, 4x Frigate
16th Destroyer Squadron Rakahanga None, borrows resources from 10th Fleet.


NAVAL COMMAND: DEFENSIVE FORCES (NAVCOM: DEFFOR)
COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY COMPOSITION
5th Destroyer Squadron Eastern Defensive Area; Based in Rakahanga 2x Destroyer, 3x Frigate
7th Destroyer Squadron Western Defensive Area; Based in Flua 2x Destroyer, 3x Frigate
8th Destroyer Squadron Northern Defensive Area; Based in Kallahulo 2x Destroyer, 3x Frigate
9th (Arctic) Destroyer Squadron Okatian Sea; Based in Maena 2x Frigate
Eastern Defensive Area Rakahanga 1x Frigate, small craft
Western Defensive Area Flua 1x Frigate, small craft
Northern Defensive Area Kallahulo 2x Frigate, small craft
Southern Defensive Area Maena 1x Frigate, small craft
NAVAL COMMAND: SUBMARINE FORCES (NAVCOM: SUBFOR)
COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY COMPOSITION
11st Submarine Squadron Worldwide; Based in Rakahanga 2x Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine, 3x Nuclear Attack Submarine
12th Submarine Squadron Worldwide; Based in Kallahulo 1x Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine, 2x Nuclear Attack Submarine
13th Submarine Squadron Worldwide; Based in Flua 2x Nuclear Attack Submarine, 3x Diesel-Eletric Attack Submarine
14th Submarine Squadron Worldwide; Based in Maena 1x Nuclear Attack Submarine, 3x Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
15th Submarine Squadron Worldwide; Based in Maena 6x Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
TOTAL COMPOSITION OF STENZAN COMBATANTS
NAME TYPE AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
Kapiti-class Aircraft Carrier Aircraft Carrier, Nuclear (AVN) 4 Pride of Stenzan fleet. Air wing consists of 32 Multirole fighters, 2 AWACS, 2 COD, 4 helicopters.
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) 11 Modern destroyer introduced in 2000s, main offensive ship in Stenzan navy and considered a capable surface combatant.
Happu-class Destroyer Destroyer, Missile (DDM) 15 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 Daxian technology.
Pllalludalli-class Frigate Frigate, Missile (FFM) 13 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) 27 1970s frigate design still in service thanks to upgrades to base design. Used as all-round multipurpose ship, even if slightly dated. Designed off Daxian 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.
NOTABLE STENZAN AUXILILARIES
NAME TYPE AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
Stenzan hospital ship Faamoemoe Transport, Hospital (TH) 1 Floating hospital.
Matau-class Spy Ship Auxilliary, Intelligence (AI) 5 2000s Spy ship operated by Stenzan Navy's Naval Intelligence Bureau.

Nuclear Armanents

Although Stenza's government neither confirms or denies it, Stenza has been known to be a nuclear capable nation that has developed, tested and operationally fielded Nuclear weapons. Stenza's nuclear arsenal is not too large, with Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles reportedly being capable of delivering multiple-hundred kiloton warheads while nuclear tipped torpedoes and aerial missiles being reported to be in the sub-hundred kiloton range. Nuclear-tipped anti-ship missiles are also reportedly fielded, both on surface combatants and on land, although specifics are uncertain and their existence has been denied by the Stenzan government.

Intelligence

Main article: Stenzan Intelligence Community

Stenza's military has its own itelligence service, the Military Intelligence Command. It oversees all three service branches' intelligence operations within a centralized command.

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