Pelaxian Armed Forces

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The Pelaxian Armed Forces are in charge of guaranteeing the sovereignty and independence of the Pelaxia, defending its territorial integrity and the constitutional order, according to the functions entrusted to them by the Constitution of 2008. They are composed of: the Army, the Air Force, the Navy, the Space Force and the Corps of Emergencies and Disasters, as well as the so-called Common Corps.

Pelaxian Armed Forces
Fuerzas Armadas de Pelaxia
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Badge of the Pelaxian Armed Forces
Founded15th century
Current form1960
Service branchesPelaxian Army
Pelaxian Navy
Pelaxian Air Force
Marine Corps
Corps of Emergencies and Disasters
Common Corps
Space Force
HeadquartersAlbalitor, Pelaxia
Leadership
ChancellorPelaxia Gerardo Valladolid
Prime MinisterPelaxia Pedro Meireles
Manpower
Military age18
Conscriptionno
Active personnel>893,000 (2026)
Reserve personnel>446,000 (2026)
Expenditures
Budget$118,966,705,502
Percent of GDP1.65%
Industry
Domestic suppliersSistemas Nacionales de Defensa
NEXLORA
Fabricaciones Militares
MILCAR
Vesper Aeroespacial
Related articles
HistoryMilitary history of Pelaxia
RanksMilitary ranks of Pelaxia

Pelaxia is one of the most militarily powerful nations of Sarpedon. It also occupies a prominent position in the structure of E4, which it joined in 2023. It also has the oldest Marine Corps in the world and the oldest permanent military units in the world: the 45th Agrilan Regiment and the 1st Halberd Legion Regiment.

History

During the 15th and 16th century, Pelaxia evolved into one of Sarpedons's foremost power with the voyages acquiring vast lands in Vallos. During the reign of César V and Carlos II, Pelaxia reached the peak of its power with the Pelaxian Empire spanning 3.4 million square km of the earth's surface. By the mid 17th century this power had been weakened by the Kindred Wars along with financial problems, and the lack of reforms.

Organization

Command

The commander in chief of the Armed Forces is the Federal Chancellor of Pelaxia; with the ex officio rank of Capitán General in the Army, Navy and Air Force. The Pelaxian Constitution of 2008 states in article 62(h) that the Chancellor shall have "supreme command of the Armed Forces"; however under article 64, all official acts of the Chancellor must be countersigned by the Prime Minister of the Government (or other competent minister) to become valid.

The Prime Minister of the Government, as the head of government, is responsible under article 97 for "civil and military administration and the defense of the State", and thus bears the ultimate responsibility before the Parliament, and the Pelaxian electorate.

The Minister of defense is in charge of running the Ministry of defense, which carries out the day-to-day administration of the forces. The Prime Minister and the Minister of defense are civilians. No provision in the Constitution requires the Government to seek approval from the Parliament before sending the armed forces abroad. Since 2025, this has been expanded even further with the Smart Defense Act, which gives the Prime Minister powers for emergency military deployment abroad and support of federal forces internally by declaring a state of exception in the event of an explicit threat to national security.

The Chief of the Defense Staff directs the Defense Staff and is the senior military advisor to the Minister and the Government. The military leadership of the three military services are: the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff of the Navy.

Current Deployments

Current missions

As of April 2026, 96,000 soldiers of the Pelaxian Armed Forces and the Federal Civil Guard are part of the Operation Cimitarra where Pelaxia has an active role in Takatta Loa. According to the National Security Department of Pelaxia (DSN), these are the current missions of the armed forces and civil guard:

  • Stand Alone Missions
    • Operación Cimitarra (2026–present): Invasion of the region of Akanatoa to stabilize the Kindred region and topple local warlords.
  • Missions with the League of Nations
  • Missions with UNESARP



List of Current Main Equipment of the Armed Forces

Small Infantry Weapons

Name Origin Type Calibre Photo Notes
Self-Loading Pistol 9 millimetre Mark 3 Semi-automatic pistol 9mm   The Self-Loading Pistol 9 millimetre Mark 3 is the standard issue service pistol of the Pelaxian Armed Forces, a direct copy of the Browning Hi Power pistol (which has now been discontinued).
Heckler & Koch USP SD Semi-automatic pistol 9mm   The USP SD is used by special forces units.
FM TMP Submachine gun 9mm   The USP SD is used by special forces units and military security elements of the Pelaxian Armed Forces. Being replaced by the FM MP9.
FM MP9 Submachine gun 9mm   An evolution of the FM TMP, used by the special forces units and military security elements of the Pelaxian Armed Forces.
MP5 Submachine gun 9mm   Used by various Pelaxian special forces units and the Federal Civil Guard.
RAP 80 Pelaxia Bullpup assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO   Its the current standard-issue rifle for cadets in all branches, with the latest evolution and replacement being the RAP 19.
RAP 19 Pelaxia Bullpup assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO   An evolution of the RAP 80 assault rifle. It is the PAF's standard individual weapon, which replaced the FN FAL and the M16A1 rifle from front-line service in the late 1980s. The weapon is manufactured by Fabricaciones Militares. Its the latest variant to improve modularity featuring extended accessories rail, a fixed barrel and bolt catch release.
M4 carbine Carbine 5.56×45mm NATO   Standard issue to Pelaxian special forces units. Its official designation in Pelaxia is the M4A5.
HK416 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO File:HK416 abasdfasd.png Used by various Pelaxian special forces units.
FN FAL Burgundie Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO   Used by the Pelaxian Armed Forces with a bayonet attached for ceremonial purposes only, by the Pelaxian Army Reserve for training purposes and as a Designated Marksman Rifle in the Pelaxian Army and Marine Corps.
M16A1/M16S1 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO   Used by the Pelaxian Navy for training purposes.
G36C Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO   Used by various Pelaxian special forces units and the Federal Civil Guard.
FN SCAR H Burgundie Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO   Used by various Pelaxian special forces units and as a Designated Marksman Rifle in the Pelaxian Army and Marine Corps.
ASP95 Minimi Light machine gun 5.56×45mm NATO   Light machine gun designated the Light Support Weapon (LSW) chambered for 5.56×45mm NATO. The ASP95 is also manufactured under licence in Pelaxia by Fabricaciones Militares. Special forces units use the Para Minimi variant with a shortened barrel and sliding buttstock.
FN Maximi Light machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO   The 7.62×51mm NATO model of the Minimi is also in limited service.
FN MAG 58 General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO   General purpose machine gun designated the General Support Machine Gun (GSMG) chambered for 7.62×51mm NATO.
Browning M2HB-QCB Heavy machine gun .50 BMG   Heavy machine gun mounted on vehicles.

Precision infantry Weapons

Name Origin Type Calibre Photo Notes
STEYR SSG 08 Sniper Rifle .243 Winchester .308 Winchester .300 Winchester Magnum .338 Lapua Magnum   Highly accurate bolt-action sniper rifle, with a folding stock and an adjustable cheek piece and butt plate, used by dedicated units. It is equipped with a bipod and a "butt spike" monopod for added stability. The pistol grip is customisable by changing the front and back straps. The rifle has a Picatinny rail for mounting optics. The rifle also features an improved muzzle brake over the SSG 04, with the ability to attach a suppressor.
STEYR SSG 04 Sniper Rifle .308 Winchester .300 Winchester Magnum   Modern bolt-action sniper rifle. It is also the basis for the Steyr SSG 08 and Steyr SSG Carbon, used by dedicated units.

Heavy Infantry Weapons

Infantry Mobility Vehicles

Infantry Combat Vechicles

Tanks

Artillery

Logistics and Support Vehicles

Aircraft

Helicopters

Jet Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Multipurpose and Transport Aircraft

UAVs

Naval Vessels

Pelaxian Marine Corps

Cuerpo de Emergencias y Desastres

Equipment