Pelaxian Armed Forces

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
Badge of the Pelaxian Armed Forces
Founded	15th century
Current form	1960
Service branches	Pelaxian Army Pelaxian Navy Pelaxian Air Force Marine Corps Corps of Emergencies and Disasters Common Corps Space Force
Headquarters	Albalitor, Pelaxia
Leadership
Chancellor	Gerardo Valladolid
Prime Minister	Pedro Meireles
Manpower
Military age	18
Conscription	no
Active personnel	>893,000 (2026)
Reserve personnel	>446,000 (2026)
Expenditures
Budget	$118,966,705,502
Percent of GDP	1.65%
Industry
Domestic suppliers	Sistemas Nacionales de Defensa NEXLORA Fabricaciones Militares MILCAR Vesper Aeroespacial
Related articles
History	Military history of Pelaxia
Ranks	Military 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.