Ala Fortuna Defense Force (AFDF)

## Overview

The Ala Fortuna Defense Force (AFDF) is the primary military and law enforcement organization in Ala Fortuna, tasked with protecting the city-state from both internal and external threats. Comprising several branches with distinct responsibilities, the AFDF is a complex organization that reflects the stratified nature of Ala Fortuna itself. It includes the City Perimeter Patrol (CPP), Inner City Defense (ICD), Ala Fortuna Army (AFA), Ala Fortuna Navy (AFN), and Ala Fortuna Air Force (AFAF).

### Structure and Branches

#### 1. Inner City Defense (ICD)

###### Role:

The ICD functions as both a national guard and police force within the city. It's responsible for maintaining order, enforcing laws, and protecting the citizens across all rings of Ala Fortuna.

##### Organization:

###### Checkpoints and Bases:

Strong points, heavily patrolled walls, and large bases are maintained primarily in the outer ring and at checkpoints between rings to prevent unauthorized movement and quell disturbances.

###### Spire Security:

The Spire's department boasts an elite police unit known for their genetically enhanced abilities, focusing on high-threat interventions and mutant control across all rings.

###### Ring-Specific Departments:

Each ring has its own police force, with the outermost ring's department being notably large and equipped, primarily focused on preventing uprisings and controlling the dense population.

#### 2. City Perimeter Patrol (CPP)

##### Role:

The CPP is tasked with guarding Ala Fortuna's outermost walls and patrolling a limited perimeter around the city, protecting against wasteland threats.

##### Activities and Equipment:

As one of the most action-oriented and best-equipped branches of the AFDF, the CPP frequently engages in skirmishes against external threats like orc warbands, trolls, and terror attacks.

#### 3. Ala Fortuna Army (AFA)

##### Role:

The AFA serves as an expeditionary force intended to address threats far from Ala Fortuna's borders and undertake offensive operations when necessary.

##### Notable Operations:

Despite its primary expeditionary role, the AFA rarely mobilizes for external conflicts. A notable exception was a peaceful blockade operation against a the significant Neo-Tokyo Shogunate.

#### 4. Ala Fortuna Navy (AFN)

##### Role:

Operating from Ala Fortuna's manmade harbor, the AFN is responsible for protecting the city's waterways and engaging in naval operations beyond the city's immediate vicinity.

#### 5. Ala Fortuna Air Force (AFAF)

##### Role:

The AFAF provides aerial surveillance, transportation, and combat capabilities. While primarily focused on external threats, it also plays a crucial role in city-wide reconnaissance and rapid response.

#### 6. Special Forces

##### Composition:

A division of genetically enhanced super soldiers exists within the expeditionary forces, trained for high-risk operations and complex warfare scenarios.

#### Mercenary Involvement in Ala Fortuna

Within the multifaceted security apparatus of Ala Fortuna, mercenaries occupy a significant and complex role. Authorized and regulated within the city's structure, these private military forces offer services across all societal rings, from personal protection to corporate warfare. Major groups like Venom and Invisible Inc., alongside individual operatives, fill the gaps left by the AFDF, especially in the densely populated lower rings. While their presence is a subject of contention, reflecting the city's reliance on and discomfort with such forces, mercenaries are undeniably woven into the fabric of Ala Fortuna's security and daily life.

### Training and Equipment

##### Inner City Defense:

The ICD is moderately trained, known for its heavy-handed approach. Equipment varies significantly, with the Spire's elite unit being the most advanced and the outer ring's forces being more modestly equipped.

##### City Perimeter Patrol:

The CPP is well-funded and equipped, reflecting its critical role in defending against the most immediate and dangerous threats.

##### Expeditionary Forces:

Surprisingly, these forces are lighter on equipment compared to their city-based counterparts, focusing on mobility and specialized operations rather than heavy armament.

#### Operational Challenges

##### Internal Threats:

The primary concern for the AFDF is internal instability, particularly in the densely populated and crime-ridden outer ring. The ICD is stretched thin, managing the delicate balance between control and chaos.

##### Resource Allocation:

The distribution of resources reflects the city's hierarchical structure, with the most critical assets and training allocated to protecting the elite and controlling the lower classes.

##### Public Perception:

The AFDF is viewed with a mixture of respect, fear, and resentment by the populace, seen as both protectors and oppressors, depending on one's place within the societal structure.

## Conclusion

The Ala Fortuna Defense Force is a multifaceted organization, deeply integrated into the city's fabric and essential for maintaining the status quo. From the elite genetically enhanced units guarding the Spire to the heavily armed patrols on the outer walls, the AFDF is a powerful symbol of authority and order in a world fraught with danger and division. As Ala Fortuna continues to navigate the challenges of the post-apocalyptic world, the AFDF remains a crucial, though controversial, pillar of its survival and stability.