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	Established shortly before the Gaia Conflict and solidified shortly after, the ground forces of the Confederation are responsible for being the boots on the ground where the Confederation needs them, and where the Guard can’t be sent.		Established shortly before the Gaia Conflict and solidified shortly after, the ground forces of the Confederation are responsible for being the boots on the ground where the Confederation needs them, and where the Guard can’t be sent.

	Today, the Surface Warefare Corps is also responsible for vessel-to-vessel boarding actions where available. The Corps finds large numbers of recruits from the less space-inclined within the GCN. As such at the end of the ~~Conflict~~ the Corps absorbed many smaller groups that were created during the ~~Conflict~~ such as the Drop Troopers.		Today, the Surface Warefare Corps is also responsible for vessel-to-vessel boarding actions where available. The Corps finds large numbers of recruits from the less space-inclined within the GCN. As such, at the end of the conflict, the Corps absorbed many smaller groups that were created during the conflict such as the Drop Troopers.

	The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''General of the Surface Warfare Corps''' and the rank of '''Vice-Admiral'''.		The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''General of the Surface Warfare Corps''' and the rank of '''Vice-Admiral'''.
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	Established shortly before the Gaia Conflict and solidified shortly after, the ground forces of the Confederation are responsible for being the boots on the ground where the Confederation needs them, and where the Guard can’t be sent.		Established shortly before the Gaia Conflict and solidified shortly after, the ground forces of the Confederation are responsible for being the boots on the ground where the Confederation needs them, and where the Guard can’t be sent.

	Today, the Surface Warefare Corps is also responsible for vessel-to-vessel boarding actions where available. The Corps finds large numbers of recruits from the less space-inclined within the GCN.		Today, the Surface Warefare Corps is also responsible for vessel-to-vessel boarding actions where available. The Corps finds large numbers of recruits from the less space-inclined within the GCN. As such at the end of the Conflict the Corps absorbed many smaller groups that were created during the Conflict such as the Drop Troopers.

	The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''General of the Surface Warfare Corps''' and the rank of '''Vice-Admiral'''.		The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''General of the Surface Warfare Corps''' and the rank of '''Vice-Admiral'''.
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	=== Other Ranks (OR) ===		=== Other Ranks (OR) ===
	The ranks, or ‘ratings’ as they are commonly called, is by and large staffed with young adults completing their mandatory public service. Those ratings who choose to remain within the Confederation Navy are further trained for more specialized roles, and with it higher		The ranks, or ‘ratings’ as they are commonly called, is by and large staffed with young adults completing their mandatory public service. Those ratings who choose to remain within the Confederation Navy are further trained for more specialized roles, and with it higher rank. Traditionally, personnel do not pass OR-4 during their first two years of service.
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The Office for the Security of Northern Gaia

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	The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''Director of Internal Security''' and rank of '''Starszy Kapitan'''. The office selects its own candidates for the role, requiring confirmation from the Board and typically from within its own ranks. Candidates are generally Kapitans, and are elevated as required.		The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''Director of Internal Security''' and rank of '''Starszy Kapitan'''. The office selects its own candidates for the role, requiring confirmation from the Board and typically from within its own ranks. Candidates are generally Kapitans, and are elevated as required.

	=== The Office for the Security of ~~Northern~~ Gaia ===		=== The Office for the Security of Gaia ===
	The '''Office for the Security of ~~Northern~~ Gaia''' is subordinate to the Marshal of the Confederation Navy. Responsible for the administration of the Confederation side of the Galilei DMZ, as well as diplomatic relations with both the Gaian Administrative Area and the International City of New Venice.		The '''Office for the Security of Gaia''' is subordinate to the Marshal of the Confederation Navy. Responsible for the administration of the Confederation side of the Galilei DMZ, as well as diplomatic relations with both the Gaian Administrative Area and the International City of New Venice.

	The Officer in charge holds the post of '''Director of Security for ~~North~~ Gaia''' and the public office of '''Governor General of the Protectorate of Gaia'''. To fill the role, the incumbent is retained, or a '''Vice-Admiral''' is appointed to the post by the Board of the Admiralty.		The Officer in charge holds the post of '''Director of Security for Gaia''' and the public office of '''Governor General of the Protectorate of Gaia'''. To fill the role, the incumbent is retained, or a '''Vice-Admiral''' is appointed to the post by the Board of the Admiralty.

	== Chain of Command ==		== Chain of Command ==

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	The '''Office for the Security of Northern Gaia''' is subordinate to the Marshal of the Confederation Navy. Responsible for the administration of the Confederation side of the Galilei DMZ, as well as diplomatic relations with both the Gaian Administrative Area and the International City of New Venice.		The '''Office for the Security of Northern Gaia''' is subordinate to the Marshal of the Confederation Navy. Responsible for the administration of the Confederation side of the Galilei DMZ, as well as diplomatic relations with both the Gaian Administrative Area and the International City of New Venice.

	The Officer in charge holds the post of '''Director of Security for North Gaia''' To fill the role, the incumbent is retained, or a '''Vice-Admiral''' is appointed to the post by the Board of the Admiralty.		The Officer in charge holds the post of '''Director of Security for North Gaia''' and the public office of '''Governor General of the Protectorate of Gaia'''. To fill the role, the incumbent is retained, or a '''Vice-Admiral''' is appointed to the post by the Board of the Admiralty.

	== Chain of Command ==		== Chain of Command ==

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	== Chain of Command ==		== Chain of Command ==
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	The Navy’s chiefs are the '''Board of the Admiralty''', who are politically appointed (or simply re-confirmed) from its Admiralty at large by the current administration of the Confederation. The first member of the Board acts as its chairperson and public speaker – the '''Marshal of the Confederation Navy'''. A Vice-Admiral is politically appointed and elevated to Admiral to fill the role. The officers who hold the post often retire into civil politics after service, and most administrations retain former Marshals as advisors.		The Navy’s chiefs are the '''Board of the Admiralty''', who are politically appointed (or simply re-confirmed) from its Admiralty at large by the current administration of the Confederation. The first member of the Board acts as its chairperson and public speaker – the '''Marshal of the Confederation Navy'''. A Vice-Admiral is politically appointed and elevated to Admiral to fill the role. The officers who hold the post often retire into civil politics after service, and most administrations retain former Marshals as advisors.

	The Navy has three standard titles for its major components: Flotillas and ~~Corps’~~ managed by Commandants, and Offices managed by Directors. Naval assets are organized into Squadrons and Task Groups.		The Navy has three standard titles for its major components: '''Flotillas''' and '''Corps''' managed by '''Commandants''', and '''Offices''' managed by '''Directors'''. Naval assets are organized into '''Squadrons''' and '''Task Groups'''.

	Squadrons are administrative groups of same-class ships, handled together for training and upkeep. There are headquarter bodies associated with these activities, but squadrons are not fielded together and exist primarily on paper.		Squadrons are administrative groups of same-class ships, handled together for training and upkeep. There are headquarter bodies associated with these activities, but squadrons are not fielded together and exist primarily on paper.
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	Following this separation of duties and a return to peacetime operations, the Pioneering Corps was revamped. Quickly filled with veterans of the conflict wishing to remove themselves from civilized space for some time, the Pioneering Corps is now responsible for a hodgepodge of duties on the Confederation’s frontier. Most commonly seen charting systems to expand the Confederation’s star maps, they are often deviated to investigate distress signals or deal with small pirate operations.		Following this separation of duties and a return to peacetime operations, the Pioneering Corps was revamped. Quickly filled with veterans of the conflict wishing to remove themselves from civilized space for some time, the Pioneering Corps is now responsible for a hodgepodge of duties on the Confederation’s frontier. Most commonly seen charting systems to expand the Confederation’s star maps, they are often deviated to investigate distress signals or deal with small pirate operations.

	The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''Commandant of the Pioneering Corps''' and the rank of Starszy Kapitan.		The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''Commandant of the Pioneering Corps''' and the rank of '''Starszy Kapitan'''.

	As a relatively new component, the Pioneering Corps has little past guidance for the Commandant to follow; much of its early existence has been spent pioneering ideas for how and where they should operate.		As a relatively new component, the Pioneering Corps has little past guidance for the Commandant to follow; much of its early existence has been spent pioneering ideas for how and where they should operate.
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	The '''Office of Defense Research''' is subordinate to Second Flotilla, and is a highly decentralized component consisting of an assortment of state and military scientists and engineers working on projects of all kinds, from new starship drive technologies to experimental service person selection and grouping strategies.		The '''Office of Defense Research''' is subordinate to Second Flotilla, and is a highly decentralized component consisting of an assortment of state and military scientists and engineers working on projects of all kinds, from new starship drive technologies to experimental service person selection and grouping strategies.

	The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''Director of Defense Research''' and the ~~grade~~ of Vice-Admiral. Their role is broadly one of administration downward, presentation upward, and the handling of funds, but the position necessitates a strong core understanding of the sciences simply for informed decision-making.		The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''Director of Defense Research''' and the rank of '''Vice-Admiral'''. Their role is broadly one of administration downward, presentation upward, and the handling of funds, but the position necessitates a strong core understanding of the sciences simply for informed decision-making.

	Initially focused on Military projects, they have since branched out, and today are quite egalitarian in their funding towards military and civilian projects.		Initially focused on Military projects, they have since branched out, and today are quite egalitarian in their funding towards military and civilian projects.
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	The '''Ordnance Corps''' is the Navy’s universal sourcing, supply, and repair arm, responsible for meeting the day-to-day needs in food, fuel, fresh paint, and transport of all other components of the Navy. While the Ordnance Corps fields almost nothing in the way of gun power, it is very much the rock on which the houses of the Guard and Flotillas are built. It manages vast budgets, operating the supply dumps, shipyards, and freight and personnel transports that allow the entire Navy to keep on keeping on.		The '''Ordnance Corps''' is the Navy’s universal sourcing, supply, and repair arm, responsible for meeting the day-to-day needs in food, fuel, fresh paint, and transport of all other components of the Navy. While the Ordnance Corps fields almost nothing in the way of gun power, it is very much the rock on which the houses of the Guard and Flotillas are built. It manages vast budgets, operating the supply dumps, shipyards, and freight and personnel transports that allow the entire Navy to keep on keeping on.

	The Officer In Charge is the fourth member of the Board and holds the post of Commandant of the Ordnance Corps. To fill the role, the incumbent is retained or a Vice-Admiral is appointed from those available and elevated to Admiral.		The Officer In Charge is the fourth member of the Board and holds the post of Commandant of the Ordnance Corps. To fill the role, the incumbent is retained or a Vice-Admiral is appointed from those available and elevated to '''Admiral'''.

	==== The Medical Corps ====		==== The Medical Corps ====
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	Today, the Surface Warefare Corps is also responsible for vessel-to-vessel boarding actions where available. The Corps finds large numbers of recruits from the less space-inclined within the GCN.		Today, the Surface Warefare Corps is also responsible for vessel-to-vessel boarding actions where available. The Corps finds large numbers of recruits from the less space-inclined within the GCN.

	The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''General of the Surface Warfare Corps''' and the rank of Vice-Admiral.		The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''General of the Surface Warfare Corps''' and the rank of '''Vice-Admiral'''.

	=== The Office of Internal Security ===		=== The Office of Internal Security ===
	The '''Office of Internal Security''' is nominally subordinate to the Marshal of the Confederation Navy. It is a secretive component dedicated to maintaining good order in the Confederation, both in military and civil contexts.		The '''Office of Internal Security''' is nominally subordinate to the Marshal of the Confederation Navy. It is a secretive component dedicated to maintaining good order in the Confederation, both in military and civil contexts.

	The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''Director of Internal Security''' and ~~grade~~ of Starszy Kapitan. The office selects its own candidates for the role, requiring confirmation from the Board and typically from within its own ranks. Candidates are generally Kapitans, and are elevated as required.		The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''Director of Internal Security''' and rank of '''Starszy Kapitan'''. The office selects its own candidates for the role, requiring confirmation from the Board and typically from within its own ranks. Candidates are generally Kapitans, and are elevated as required.

	=== The Office for the Security of Northern Gaia ===		=== The Office for the Security of Northern Gaia ===

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	Even diminished in the aftermath of the [[Gaia Conflict]], the First Flotilla is larger and more dangerous than its diminutive name might imply. Its starships and assets are kept modern through rapid upgrade cycles, consuming a significant portion of the overall budget of the Navy. It is largely staffed by career military personnel from the Founder states and remains one of the most dangerous and prestigious forces in Human space.		Even diminished in the aftermath of the [[Gaia Conflict]], the First Flotilla is larger and more dangerous than its diminutive name might imply. Its starships and assets are kept modern through rapid upgrade cycles, consuming a significant portion of the overall budget of the Navy. It is largely staffed by career military personnel from the Founder states and remains one of the most dangerous and prestigious forces in Human space.

	The Officer In Charge is the second member of the Board and holds the post of Commandant of the First Flotilla. To fill the role, the incumbent is retained, or a Vice-Admiral is appointed from [[Terra\|Terran]] origins and elevated to Admiral.		The Officer In Charge is the second member of the Board and holds the post of Commandant of the First Flotilla. To fill the role, the incumbent is retained, or a Vice-Admiral is appointed from '''[[Terra\|Terran]]''' origins and elevated to '''Admiral'''.

	~~The~~ First ~~Flotilla’s~~ most notable long-term Task Group is Task Group 1, the Gilgamesh Orbital Guard, ~~permanently tasked with~~ the policing and defense of Gilgamesh. It is commanded in rotations by upwardly-mobile Starszy Kapitans and is considered a prestigious posting.		First Flotilla's most notable long term Task Group is Task Group 1 (the '''Gilgamesh Orbital Guard'''). Descended from the original Gilgamesh system's picket group, their permanent mission is the policing and defense of Gilgamesh system space. It is commanded in rotations by upwardly mobile '''Starszy Kapitans''', and is considered a prestigious posting.

	Other long-term Task Groups operated by First Flotilla include System and Anchor picket forces for every location that requires one besides Bratis, to which Second Flotilla contributes.		Other long-term Task Groups operated by First Flotilla include System and Anchor picket forces for every location that requires one besides Bratis, to which Second Flotilla contributes.

	=== The Sestris Self-Defense Flotilla ===		=== The Sestris Self-Defense Flotilla ===
	The '''SSDF''', or '''Second Flotilla''', is part reserve force and part science playground. While the Second Flotilla operates Task Group 2, the Sestris Orbital Guard, and Task Group 3, the Bratis Anchor Picket, most of the command ~~comprises~~ retired First Flotilla vessels and captured assets from the Confederation’s annexations held in mothball orbits. These supply the needs of the Colonial Guard and occasionally act as range targets or test-bed skeletons for the Office of Defense Research~~. They also are the source of vessels and support for both the Pioneering corps and Ordinance corps~~.		The '''SSDF''', or '''Second Flotilla''', is part reserve force and part science playground. While the Second Flotilla operates Task Group 2 (the Sestris Orbital Guard) and Task Group 3 (the '''Bratis Anchor Picket''') most of the command is made up of retired First Flotilla vessels and captured assets from the Confederation’s annexations held in mothball orbits. These supply the needs of the Colonial Guard and occasionally act as range targets or test-bed skeletons for the Office of Defense Research.

	The Officer In Charge is the third member of the Board and holds the post of Commandant of the Second Flotilla. To fill the role, the incumbent is retained, or a Vice-Admiral is appointed from Sestrian origins and elevated to Admiral.		The Officer In Charge is the third member of the Board and holds the post of '''Commandant of the Second Flotilla'''. To fill the role, the incumbent is retained, or a Vice-Admiral is appointed from '''Sestrian''' origins and elevated to '''Admiral'''.

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	The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''Commandant of the Pioneering Corps''' and the rank of Starszy Kapitan.		The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''Commandant of the Pioneering Corps''' and the rank of Starszy Kapitan.

			As a relatively new component, the Pioneering Corps has little past guidance for the Commandant to follow; much of its early existence has been spent pioneering ideas for how and where they should operate.

	==== The Office of Defense Research ====		==== The Office of Defense Research ====
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	The '''Medical Corps''' is subordinate to the Ordnance Corps.		The '''Medical Corps''' is subordinate to the Ordnance Corps.

	~~Initially established~~ as ~~a department within~~ the ~~Ordnance Corps~~, growth and standardization ~~brought~~ the ~~need for~~ a ~~more independent branch whose sole duties rested on keeping people healthy~~.		Established as an office early in the history of the Navy, growth and standardization as well as major expansion throughout and following the Gaia Conflict saw the body's re-christening as a Corps. Although still a component of the Ordnance Corps, the Medical Corps of today is a largely independent entity, with the Commandant of the Ordnance Corps only rarely standing in the way of requests from their Medical Corps counterpart.

	~~The Medical Corps quickly distinguished itself through the fires of the Gaia Conflict to become~~ a ~~critical part~~ of the ~~navy~~, ~~second only to the Ordnance corps. This has established~~ the Medical Corps as a ~~quasi-~~independent entity, with the ~~'''~~Commandant of the Ordnance Corps~~'''~~ only ~~denying~~ requests from ~~his~~ Medical Corps counterpart ~~on a handful of occasions~~.

	A unique feature of the Medical Corps is that its ~~officers'~~ corps encompasses every licensed doctor within the Confederation Navy.		A unique feature of the Medical Corps is that its officer corps encompasses every licensed doctor within the Confederation Navy.

	The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''Commandant of the Medical Corps''' and the rank of Starszy Kapitan.		The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''Commandant of the Medical Corps''' and the rank of '''Starszy Kapitan'''.

	==== The Office of Chandlery ====		==== The Office of Chandlery ====
	The '''Office of Chandlery''' is subordinate to the Ordnance Corps and responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Navy, staffed with a mix of engineering staff and quartermasters		The '''Office of Chandlery''' is subordinate to the Ordnance Corps and responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Navy, staffed with a mix of engineering staff and quartermasters.

	The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''Director of Chandlery''' and rank of Vice-Admiral.		The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''Director of Chandlery''' and rank of '''Vice-Admiral'''.

	==== The Office of Materiel ====		==== The Office of Materiel ====
	The '''Office of Materiel''' is subordinate to the Ordnance Corps and responsible for the ~~acquiring~~ and distribution of ~~material~~. A largely administrative body, the Materiel Office leaves the duties of physically moving the material to the Office of Logistics		The '''Office of Materiel''' is subordinate to the Ordnance Corps and responsible for the acquisition and distribution of military materials and equipment. A largely administrative body, the Materiel Office leaves the duties of physically moving the material to the Office of Logistics.

	The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''Director of Materiel''' and the rank of Vice-Admiral.		The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''Director of Materiel''' and the rank of '''Vice-Admiral'''.

	==== The Office of Logistics ====		==== The Office of Logistics ====
	The '''Office of Logistics''' is subordinate to the Ordnance Corps and is responsible for getting whatever is needed from point A to point B at any time, for any reason. As such, the Office of Logistics sees the second most attention within the Ordnance Corps, closely following the Medical Corps		The '''Office of Logistics''' is subordinate to the Ordnance Corps and is responsible for getting whatever is needed from point A to point B at any time, for any reason. As such, the Office of Logistics sees the second most attention within the Ordnance Corps, closely following the Medical Corps.

	The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''Director of Logistics''' and the rank of Vice-Admiral.		The Officer In Charge holds the post of '''Director of Logistics''' and the rank of '''Vice-Admiral'''.

	=== The Colonial Guard ===		=== The Colonial Guard ===
	The '''Colonial Guard''', or simply ‘The Guard’, is a diverse organization staffed by every member of the Confederation, and is subordinate to the Marshal of the Confederation Navy. The Guard maintains and operates the armed starships, orbital stations, and ground facilities necessary to deter attack from foreign powers and provide the Confederation’s citizens with security against piracy and crime across borders.		The '''Colonial Guard''', or simply ‘The Guard’, is a diverse organization staffed by every member of the Confederation, and is subordinate to the Marshal of the Confederation Navy. The Guard maintains and operates the armed starships, orbital stations, and ground facilities necessary to deter attack from foreign powers and provide the Confederation’s citizens with security against piracy and crime across borders.

	Citizens in mandatory state service make up most of the Guard, and its personnel never serve in their system of origin, promoting cultural interchange and migration. The Guard is commanded at the system level by a Vice-Admiral or Starszy Kapitan with considerable autonomy and supported by the Ordnance Corps for out-system transport of personnel and assets.		Citizens in mandatory state service make up most of the Guard, and its personnel never serve in their system of origin, promoting cultural interchange and migration. The Guard is commanded at the system level by a Vice-Admiral or Starszy Kapitan with considerable autonomy and supported by the Ordnance Corps for out-system transport of personnel and assets.

	~~The~~ Officer In Charge holds the post of '''Commandant of the Colonial Guard'''. To fill the role, the incumbent is retained or a Vice-Admiral is appointed from among the Guard’s system commanders, necessitating their replacement and travel to Gilgamesh.		Considers a Corps, the Officer In Charge holds the post of '''Commandant of the Colonial Guard'''. To fill the role, the incumbent is retained or a '''Vice-Admiral''' is appointed from among the Guard’s system commanders, necessitating their replacement and travel to Gilgamesh.

	=== The Surface Warfare Corps ===		=== The Surface Warfare Corps ===
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	The '''Office for the Security of Northern Gaia''' is subordinate to the Marshal of the Confederation Navy. Responsible for the administration of the Confederation side of the Galilei DMZ, as well as diplomatic relations with both the Gaian Administrative Area and the International City of New Venice.		The '''Office for the Security of Northern Gaia''' is subordinate to the Marshal of the Confederation Navy. Responsible for the administration of the Confederation side of the Galilei DMZ, as well as diplomatic relations with both the Gaian Administrative Area and the International City of New Venice.

	The Officer in charge holds the post of '''~~Governor General of the Protectorate~~ of Gaia'''. To fill the role, the incumbent is retained, or ~~the directory appoints~~ a Vice-Admiral on the ~~advice of~~ the Board of Admiralty.		The Officer in charge holds the post of '''Director of Security for North Gaia''' To fill the role, the incumbent is retained, or a '''Vice-Admiral''' is appointed to the post by the Board of the Admiralty.

	== Chain of Command ==		== Chain of Command ==