Metaorizonal

Metaorizonal (Burgoignesc: Beyond the horizon) is a school of naval military thought pioneered and espoused by the nation of Burgundie and its navy. It has since been adopted by many great and second-rate naval powers globally, and is one of the primary branches of modern naval thinking alongside air group dominance, green water defense and support, and submarine infiltration doctrines.

Metaorizonal as the specific doctrine of the Navy of Burgundie emphasizes control of the information space surrounding a battlefield through the use of satellite tracking and communications support, high-fidelity, long distance radar systems, and powerful ultra high-range, high-confidence, and defense-breaching missile capabilities. Whereas navies centered around their air wings or submarine wings invest heavily in stealth capabilities, Metaorizonal and its descendant doctrines accept that, for technical or cost reasons, cutting-edge stealth technologies are not feasible. Instead, such navies offset the vulnerabilities of potential engagement with more stealth-capable enemy forces through extreme-ranged fires and ideally unparalleled situational awareness.

Metaorizonal doctrines have the added benefit of being accessible even at small tonnages, though in the case of the smallest ships, larger dedicated 'squadron task leaders' are required to conduct effective command and control. This means the Burgundine navy in particular is capable of fielding a large number of small warships globally, enabling rapid regional assembly of naval brigade combat teams to support capital assets such as carriers or amphibious assault groups. This reduces the administrative and supply burden of massing warships and allows for greater resilience in the face of warship casualties.

Further improvements

Advanced drone integration

Integrating advanced drone warfare into the Metaorizonal doctrine significantly enhanced its effectiveness. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs), and other autonomous tracking and weapons systems augment the existing emphasis on information control and long-range capabilities. Advanced drones equipped with high-resolution sensors extend the []Navy of Burgundie]]'s surveillance range, providing real-time intelligence and enhancing situational awareness over a larger area, complementing satellite and radar systems. Drones with stealth capabilities can operate in close proximity to the enemy in contested environments, infiltrating adversary defenses, and gathering critical information without exposing larger, manned assets. UA s and USVs aid in identifying and classifying potential threats, helping the Navy make informed decisions on engagement. Additionally these automated vehicles and sensors can act as force multipliers, allowing a smaller fleet to cover a larger operational area effectively. They serve as communication relays and guidance platforms for ultra-long-range missiles, improving the coordination of missile strikes. Drones equipped with electronic warfare systems can disrupt adversary communications and radar systems, further establishing control over the information space and degrading the effectiveness of opposing forces.

HERMES

Further information: HERMES Collaborative Combat Network

Lasers and rail guns

The integration of cutting-edge laser weapons into the Metaorizonal doctrine has brought about a revolution in ultra-long-range capabilities, uninterceptability, and continuous fires. The CYCLOPS laser weapons system offers near-instantaneous target engagement, providing a rapid response capability. While it very expensive to develop but it has been determined to be a cost-effective and efficient defense against incoming anti-ship missiles and the cost per engagement is proving to be lower than traditional munitions. The speed of light allows for quick target acquisition and interception, improving the naval force's ability to counter missile threats and enhancing overall survivability. Unlike traditional munitions, the CYCLOPS' laser beams are silent and leave no visible projectile, reducing the ability of even the most advanced ship defense systems to intercept the beam. CYCLOPS has a sustained engagement capability without the need for frequent resupply beyond a sustained power supply. The CYCLOPS laser systems can effectively counter unmanned aerial vehicles and drones. This is particularly relevant in a naval context, where more countries regardless of blue-water capability are developing or buying low-cost drones that they are employing for surveillance, reconnaissance, or even as potential threats. Laser weapons provide a flexible and efficient means of neutralizing these targets.

The compact size of the CYCLOPS allows it to be integrated into a variety of platforms, including both large capital ships and smaller vessels. This adaptability allows for a distributed force structure, aligning with the doctrine's capability to field a large number of small warships globally.

Metaorizonal-descended and adjacent doctrines by navy

Faneria

The Fhainnin navy has experimented with a variety of fleet doctrines since the 1970s, and was generally receptive to Metaorizonal as originally envisioned at its start. Research and development efforts in Faneria have centered heavily on the specific technologies required to effectively and proficiently achieve Metaorizonal's ideal performance, namely in electronic warfare methods, advanced missile targeting and defeat-of-defense systems, and most recently a growing self-operated strategic satellite array. This has been expanded upon in recent decades through a addition of emphasis on simultaneous surface-air strike drills, allowing slower, longer-range land and ship-based missiles to be complimented by faster air-launched missiles, allowing for either a singular, massive strike or a series of strikes intended to systematically expend an opposing force's own defensive missiles.

Caphiria

Caphirian naval doctrine is by necessity spread across surface warfare, coastal landing and defense, and submarine infiltration and interdiction concerns. The Imperial Navy fields a large count of corvette, frigate, and destroyer-type vessels, typically centered on antisubmarine, mine and countermine, or missile warfare. Caphirian combat squadrons typically operate on a degree of Metaorizonal-adjacent tactics, though the Caphirian navy is primarily geared towards fast missiles rather than extreme range. Caphiria has demonstrated high capabilities in the information domain, but defense industry papers and statements by officials indicate that Caphiria's naval composition is centered on the efficacy of its submarine forces above all else.