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== History == | == History == | ||
=== Founding === | === Founding === | ||
[[File:Arco sub 1.jpg|thumb|His Majesty's Arcerion Submarine ''Cyclone'' conducting sea trials in the Malentine Sea, 1922. ]] | |||
After the First Great War Arcerion Naval headquarters identified the need to a domestic and littoral capability for undersea warfare. This eventually resulted in the purchase of several used submarines from [[Burgundie]], and instructors to train Arcer crews. This was the initial foundation for the Arcerion Academy for Undersea Warfare, which would eventually be renamed in the 1950s to the Subsurface Warfare School (SSWC). Trials on the submarines began and initial drills including crash dives, torpedo warfare, and a nascent mine laying capability to ensure the Arcerion sovereignty over its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Malentine and Songun Seas. | After the First Great War Arcerion Naval headquarters identified the need to a domestic and littoral capability for undersea warfare. This eventually resulted in the purchase of several used submarines from [[Burgundie]], and instructors to train Arcer crews. This was the initial foundation for the Arcerion Academy for Undersea Warfare, which would eventually be renamed in the 1950s to the Subsurface Warfare School (SSWC). Trials on the submarines began and initial drills including crash dives, torpedo warfare, and a nascent mine laying capability to ensure the Arcerion sovereignty over its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Malentine and Songun Seas. | ||
Over the next two decades until the outbreak of the Second Great War the Submarine Service continued to grow. Advancements in bubble and wake-free torpedoes began to be introduced, modern High-Frequency Radios, and increased hull protection and dive depths all were developed through native shipyards in [[Port Gibson]], [[Foxhey Governorate]]. During this time, the submarine service also practiced with the practice of inserting agents or special forces teams over-the-beach at night, a tactic that would be first used operationally with the reconnaisance of beachheads and landing zones for [[Operation Lightfoot]] several years later. | |||
The submarine service consisted of twenty-seven submarines, several submarine tenders and support vessels such as rearmament and refueling ships. Arcerion Naval HQ placed a high emphasis on the ability to rearm, refuel and repair submarines underway at sea away from a safe port-of-call, as the littoral nature of the Malentine and Songun Seas meant that maritime patrol aircraft and sabotage on port facilities could prevent the effective deployment of submarines during wartime. | |||
The submarine service consisted of twenty-seven submarines, several submarine tenders and support vessels such as rearmament and refueling ships. Arcerion Naval HQ placed a high emphasis on the ability to rearm, refuel and repair submarines underway at sea away from a safe port-of-call, as the littoral nature of the Malentine and Songun Seas meant that maritime patrol aircraft and sabotage on port facilities could prevent the effective deployment of submarines during wartime. | |||
=== Second Great War === | === Second Great War === | ||
[[File:Periscope 1.png|thumb|View from the periscope of HMAS ''Solemn'', as it successfully engages a Capetian-flagged oiler and merchantman in the Polynesian Sea during the Second Great War as part of [[Operation Flyhook]]. ]] | |||
''See Also: [[Operation Forefront]]'' | ''See Also: [[Operation Forefront]]'' | ||
During the Second Great War Acer submarines saw extensive action against The Capetian Navy, operating in the Songun Sea and the Polynesian Sea. This was part of the larger Arcer [[Operation Forefront|naval mission]] to deny the Capetian Navy freedom of navigation and freedom of movement in the Songun sea, as well as conduct sea lane denial and commercial raiding to prevent [[the Cape]] from receiving the necessary materials and supplies it required to sustain its own war effort. | During the Second Great War Acer submarines saw extensive action against The Capetian Navy, operating in the Songun Sea and the Polynesian Sea. This was part of the larger Arcer [[Operation Forefront|naval mission]] to deny the Capetian Navy freedom of navigation and freedom of movement in the Songun sea, as well as conduct sea lane denial and commercial raiding to prevent [[the Cape]] from receiving the necessary materials and supplies it required to sustain its own war effort. | ||
Arcer submarines achieved the most success, as the Arcer surface fleet and Capetian Navy's capital ships never engaged directly in a major battle, the largest being a few smaller flotilla-sized actions between groups of escort ships that happened to make chance contact. Submarines operated under the umbrella mission of Operation Forefront, however under the command of Rear Admiral Lawrence Arthur Coxley, who was acting as Commander, Submarine Force, the Arcer Subsurface fleet operated under [[Operation Flyhook]], which was the sea lane denial, commerce raiding, and minelaying conducted by the submarine force at this time. | Arcer submarines achieved the most success, as the Arcer surface fleet and Capetian Navy's capital ships never engaged directly in a major battle, the largest being a few smaller flotilla-sized actions between groups of escort ships that happened to make chance contact. Submarines operated under the umbrella mission of Operation Forefront, however under the command of Rear Admiral Lawrence Arthur Coxley, who was acting as Commander, Submarine Force, the Arcer Subsurface fleet operated under [[Operation Flyhook]], which was the sea lane denial, commerce raiding, and minelaying conducted by the submarine force at this time. | ||
[[File:Refuel.png|thumb|HMAS ''Voyager'' refuels the submarine HMAS ''Righteous'' in Port Gibson, [[Foxhey Governorate]] as during the Second Great War. This was a rare instance of in-port resupply of an Arco submarine.]] | |||
Overall, Arcer submarines achieved great effect, sinking dozens of Capetian, Caphirian, and Corummese-flagged merchantmen, as well as a number of smaller Capetian warships of corvette and frigate-size. Moderate damage was done to Capetian major capital ships, although none were sunk, just forced into shipyards for repairs. During the war, four Arcer submarines were damaged by enemy fire or anti-submarine warfare, and an additional two were lost. His Majesty's Arcer Submarine ''Superior'', was destroyed by enemy surface vessels, likely due to depth charges and being unable to surface in 1951. HMAS ''Typhoon'' was lost with all hands during an emergency dive rehearsal as part of crew training in the Malentine Sea, where it sunk to 300 meters and was destroyed. | Overall, Arcer submarines achieved great effect, sinking dozens of Capetian, Caphirian, and Corummese-flagged merchantmen, as well as a number of smaller Capetian warships of corvette and frigate-size. Moderate damage was done to Capetian major capital ships, although none were sunk, just forced into shipyards for repairs. During the war, four Arcer submarines were damaged by enemy fire or anti-submarine warfare, and an additional two were lost. His Majesty's Arcer Submarine ''Superior'', was destroyed by enemy surface vessels, likely due to depth charges and being unable to surface in 1951. HMAS ''Typhoon'' was lost with all hands during an emergency dive rehearsal as part of crew training in the Malentine Sea, where it sunk to 300 meters and was destroyed. | ||
The legacy of the war continues to influence modern Arcer submarine doctrine. An emphasis on torpedo and mine warfare are consistently emphasized as the most important aspects of the Service's capabilities, and while it maintains the ability to launch cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles, these are considered of secondary nature. | The legacy of the war continues to influence modern Arcer submarine doctrine. An emphasis on torpedo and mine warfare are consistently emphasized as the most important aspects of the Service's capabilities, and while it maintains the ability to launch cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles, these are considered of secondary nature. | ||
=== Antebellum Period === | === Antebellum Period === | ||
After the Second Great War a drawdown in the submarine service's size was in line with other defense cuts, as the federal government of Arcerion was legislated by the Confederate Parliament to begin a period of austerity to economically recover from the financial stress of the war. The Service's twenty-five submarines were reduced to twelve, and crew training and maintenance budgets were cut in favour of future procurement and long-term success into the 1970s and 1980s to maintain relevance. Despite the risk of being unprepared for a peer conflict in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, this ultimately proved fruitful as the focus on research and development, as well as maintaining a small but professional and specialized officer and NCO corps meant that by the arrival of the modern and incredibly capable ''Dolphin''-class in the early 1980s, the submarine service was again allocated larger budgetary spending and ability for expansion, as the peacetime Naval Service focused on sea lane protection and naval sovereignty and expeditionary movement of land forces was undergoing a period of reshaping. | After the Second Great War a drawdown in the submarine service's size was in line with other defense cuts, as the federal government of Arcerion was legislated by the Confederate Parliament to begin a period of austerity to economically recover from the financial stress of the war. The Service's twenty-five submarines were reduced to twelve, and crew training and maintenance budgets were cut in favour of future procurement and long-term success into the 1970s and 1980s to maintain relevance. Despite the risk of being unprepared for a peer conflict in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, this ultimately proved fruitful as the focus on research and development, as well as maintaining a small but professional and specialized officer and NCO corps meant that by the arrival of the modern and incredibly capable ''Dolphin''-class in the early 1980s, the submarine service was again allocated larger budgetary spending and ability for expansion, as the peacetime Naval Service focused on sea lane protection and naval sovereignty and expeditionary movement of land forces was undergoing a period of reshaping. | ||
=== Modern History === | === Modern History === | ||
Arcer submarines saw a return to their traditional roles during the Final War of the Deluge, with extensive action against [[Varshan|Varshani]] Navy throughout the course of the conflict. Submarines were the first Arcer naval combatants to engage an enemy in open and armed conflict since the Second Great War. It saw the commitment of the entire Submarine Service, operating out of [[Joint Naval Station Leighton-Lennox]], which was at the time still under construction, and Arcerion operated out of leased bases from the [[Kiravian Armed Forces|Kiravian Navy]]. Arcer submarines primarily saw action between the Seneca Islands and Anta Carda, conducting commerce raiding, mine laying, and interdicting Varshani naval vessels. | Arcer submarines saw a return to their traditional roles during the Final War of the Deluge, with extensive action against [[Varshan|Varshani]] Navy throughout the course of the conflict. Submarines were the first Arcer naval combatants to engage an enemy in open and armed conflict since the Second Great War. It saw the commitment of the entire Submarine Service, operating out of [[Joint Naval Station Leighton-Lennox]], which was at the time still under construction, and Arcerion operated out of leased bases from the [[Kiravian Armed Forces|Kiravian Navy]]. Arcer submarines primarily saw action between the Seneca Islands and Anta Carda, conducting commerce raiding, mine laying, and interdicting Varshani naval vessels. | ||
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The war against Varshan also saw the first employment of land-attack cruise missiles by the Submarine Service, with the ACS ''Gibson'' engaging several Varshani targets in the fall of 2020 as part of ongoing targeting of key Varshani infrastructure and command nodes. While submarine's activities are kept classified and not disclosed to the public, the [[government of Arcerion]] has acknowledged that members of the [[Royal Arcerion Naval Service]]/[[Arcerion Special Operations Command]]'s [[Arcerion Regiment of Marine Commandos|Marine Commandos]] were inserted for clandestine reconnaissance and direct-action missions during the course of the war. | The war against Varshan also saw the first employment of land-attack cruise missiles by the Submarine Service, with the ACS ''Gibson'' engaging several Varshani targets in the fall of 2020 as part of ongoing targeting of key Varshani infrastructure and command nodes. While submarine's activities are kept classified and not disclosed to the public, the [[government of Arcerion]] has acknowledged that members of the [[Royal Arcerion Naval Service]]/[[Arcerion Special Operations Command]]'s [[Arcerion Regiment of Marine Commandos|Marine Commandos]] were inserted for clandestine reconnaissance and direct-action missions during the course of the war. | ||
== Subsurface Warfare School (SSWC) == | == Subsurface Warfare School (SSWC) == | ||
== Doctrine and Role == | == Doctrine and Role == | ||