Timbian Armed Forces
| Stenzan Armed Forces | |
|---|---|
| Stenzan Vaegaau | |
| Motto | Saogalemu e ala i le Puipuia "Safety Through Deterrence!" |
| Founded | 1811 |
| Current form | 1921 |
| Service branches | Army
Navy Air Force |
| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-Chief | President Iakopo Hsin |
| Minister of Defense | Sahi Ohua |
| Chairwoman, National Defense Council | Admiral Ahlima Kalokupu |
| Vice-Chairman, National Defense Council | General Nung Pikao |
| Manpower | |
| Military age | 17 |
| Conscription | No |
| Available for military service | 12,917,000, age 15–49 |
| Active personnel | 523,000 |
| Reserve personnel | 978,000 |
| Deployed personnel | 24,000 |
| Expenditures | |
| Percent of GDP | 6.1% |
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 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.
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.
Stenza's main line combat forces include:
| 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 | |
| 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 "Guards" | Light Mechanized | 18,000 | Full time division |
| 14th | Mechanized | 6,000/18,000 | |
| 15th "Full Moon" | Light Mechanized | 6,000/18,000 | |
| 16th | Light Mechanized | 6,000/18,000 | |
| 17th | Light Mechanized | 6,000/18,000 |
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 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 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.
Stenza's navy consists of the following main seafaring forces (Auxillaries and smaller craft not included):
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 1x Destroyer, 3x Frigate |
| 8th Destroyer Squadron | Northern Defensive Area; Based in Kallahulo | 2x Destroyer, 2x 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 |
| 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 |
| 14th Submarine Squadron | Worldwide; Based in Maena | 6x Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine |
| NAME | TYPE | AMOUNT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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.