United Interstellar Forces

Flag of the U.I.F

### Status

Inactive (only active during wartime, except for one branch and two agencies, which operate 24/7.

The United Interstellar Forces, abbreviated as the U.I.F, formally the United Interstellar Forces of the United Alliance, is organization is tasked with defending the organization when it is attacked. They are comprised of a number of branches and agencies, each with a specific role within the alliance. The U.I.F is only active during wartime, although one of its branches and two of its agencies are always active.

## Branches

The United Interstellar Forces are subdivided into several branches. Each branch tackles a specific form of warfare, along with a dedicated command branch. These branches are specific in regards to their style of warfare and combat, and as a result, each is important for the force as a whole to function. Each branch uses specific equipment, vehicles, weapons and uniforms that make them distinctive from one another.

### United Interstellar Army

The United Interstellar Army, abbreviated as the U.I.A is the U.I.F’s main ground component, tasked with waging battles on the planets themselves. They are composed of various member civilizations’ armies, if they have one. It is one of the three basic components. They are the largest branch in the U.I.F.

Serving as the grunts of the alliance, they’ll be at the forefront of almost any U.I.F operation, tasked with dealing with enemy combatants and bringing order and restoring peace to worlds currently under war. You’ll find them almost anywhere, at anytime.

The U.I.F utilizes a variety of vehicles, equipment and supplies to heal them successfully complete their missions. The utilize armored cars, trucks, tanks, armored fighting vehicles, infantry fighting vehicles, howitzers, multiple launch rocket systems along with a verity of other vehicles and artillery to ensure troops are supplied and to help keep them mobile.

The United Interstellar Army is led by the Chief of the Army, who serve’s as its representative in the United Chiefs of Staff. There is also the Deputy Army Chief, who assist the Chief in heir work, and filling in for them when needed.

* Chief of the U.I.A: T.B.A
* Deputy Chief of the U.I,A: T.B.A

#### United Maritime Corps

The United Maritme Corps are the maritime naval warfare branch of the U.I.A. They are tasked with manning vessels to help transport troops and supplies, and to combat enemy vessels, as well as aiding in attacks against enemy defenses on land or at sea.

The restrain why this service is located in the army is because they are meant to act as planetary based naval forces on planets with major bodies of water. The army is meant to the be primary ground force fighting on the planets themselves, so it only makes sense to include the planet based naval branch within.

### United Interstellar Navy

The United Interstellar Navy, abbreviated as U.I.F is the main ship to ship combat branch of the U.I.F, tasked with combatting enemy vessels, as well as transporting troops and supplies where and when needed. The branch is composed of ships from various member civilizations. There is no standard set of vessels, rather, various vessels are used, although they must have a distinctive set of markings and insignia, a registry identification and must fall within one of the formal categories of vessels.

They utilize a variety of ships that fall into one of these categories (smallest to largest): Patrol Ship, Corvette, Frigate, Destroyer, Warship or Carrier. Each category is used for a certain purpose, varying in size, the number of weapons and vehicle and being capacity.

The U.I.N uses the same equipment when it comes to personnel. This includes uniforms, armor, weapons and other items such as radios and disruptor watches. They don’t use as many vehicles (other than their ships and shuttles) however. This is because they are primarily located in space.

‘The U.I.N is represented by the Chief of the U.I.N on the U.C.S. There is also the deputy Chief of the U.I.N.

* Chief of the U.I.N: T.B.A
* Deputy Chief of the U.I.N: T.B.A

#### United Marine Corps

The United Marine Corps (U.M.C) are a sub branch of the United Interstellar Navy tasked with conducting ship to ship operations. Rhey are primarily tasked with the repulsion of enemy boarders and defending the vessel and boarding the enemy vessels themselves. When the vessel they operate on is too far from the enemy vessel to fulfill these duties, they help and assist their vessel’s sailors on carrying out their mission.

The United Marine Corps also boast several detachments that aid the army on the battlefield, mainly in the Army’s Maritime Corps by conducting planetary based amphibious assaults and conducting missions in littoral zones (i.e the shore or seaside).

### United Star Fighter Corps

The United Star Fighter Corps, shortened to U.S.F.C, serves as the aerospace forces of the U.I.F. It’s main goal is the protect the U.I.N’s vessels from attacks by enemy fighters, as well as raiding, wearing havoc to and distracting enemy craft.. They utilize a range of star fighters for their missions, all of them with varying capabilities. Their other goal is to aid the army on the battlefield by distracting and wrecking enemy forces, as well as aiding the army in troop movement and logistics.

Like the navy, they don’t utilize a set of standardized fighters, rather, they use craft from their various member civilizations.Again, like the navy, corps eligible craft must have a set of standardized insignia and markings, and must fall into one of the many categories. These are: General Fighters, Specialized Fighters, Rushers, Bombers, Torpedo Bombers and Transport Craft.

This branch is led by and represented by the Chief of the Star Fighter Corps at Staff Meetings and gatherings. They also have the Deputy Chief to aid them in their work.

* Chief of the Star Fighter Corps: T.B.A
* Deputy Chief of the Star Fighter Corps: T.B.A

### United Special Forces

The United Special Forces, or U.S.F, are the special forces branch of the U.I.F, tasked with fighting in areas that have proven to complex for the other conventional branches to take care of. They operate in extreme environments and in extreme circumstances. They are known to use weapons and equipment not used by the other branches. Weapons and equipment that are expensive, but highly effective. When you can’t count on the grunts to get the job done, you call the U.S.F, although they’re not the most elite force the alliance has to offer. Far from it…

* Commandant of the United Special Forces: T.B,A
* Vice Commandant of the United Special Forces: T.B.A

### United Chiefs of Staff

The United Chiefs of Staff, shortened to U.C.S, also called the General Staff of the U.I.F (G.S.U), are the joint military staff of the United Interstellar Forces consisting of the force’s most senior leaders and commanders. They are responsible for gathering information, analyzing, coordinating military action, supervising subordinates and ensuring the military is functioning the way it should be.

There are three parts of the U.C.S, these being the Chief Command Staff, High Staff and High Command.

The Chief Command Staff (C.C.S) are composed of the highest ranking commanders in the U.I.F, them holding the rank of Chief Commander Third Class or higher. They direct the rest of the force, and provide assistance and advise the head of the U.A’s Council of Defense. They are lead by the Commander in Chief (C.I.C), who also leads the military, although they are subordinate to the heads of the C.O.D.

The High Command Staff (H.C.S) are composed of the representatives of the three main combat branches plus the chair-being, and vice chair-being. The advise the Chief Command Staff in regards to their work, often working with and aiding them when coming up with battlefield plans and strategies.

High Command is the lowest of the three bodies, with a broader scope of work. They are composed of an office body, and a field body, known as the filed inspector division. The office body, which simply uses the name of High Command is composed of several members with specific task. The two highest ranking members are the Director of High Command (D.H.C) and Deputy Director of High Command (D.D.H.C), who lead the office division.

There are 32 members in the main office division, with 8 positions, four members for each post. These members are the Director of, Deputy Director of and Assistant Director of. The eight main positions are these: Personnel, Intelligence & Information, Operations, Logistics & Supply, Command, Civil Affairs and Cyber Operation & Communications. In addition to the main heads, there are several smaller sub bodies to aid them in their tasks,

There are much more members in the Field Inspector Division, who physically go onto the battlefield to check for conditions. This involves food, weapons, supplies, gear, equipment, fuel, transportation and other things that need to be checked for. Their job is rather simple in nature: “go to the battlefield, write down the numbers and bring those numbers back to us.”

In addition to the main staff headquarters located in the main U.A headquarters, there are several smaller offices located in regions, planets sub regions to make the staff’s work easier. There are also smaller staff detachments at the field army, corps and brigade level to manage logistics and supply issues within those bodies.

## Independent Specialized Corps

The Independent Specialized Corps (I.S.C or I.S.C’s) are special branches with much more refined area of work compared to the regular branches. In addition to standard duties, they carry out specialized tasks that are very critical for missions to go successfully. They are not affiliated with any specific branch, rather having units in each branch with distinctive labeling to help tell them apart from the regulars.

### Band Corps

The United Band Corps (U.B.C) are the primary musical detachment of the U.I.F. They are tasked with performing at alliance and local state functions, also performing on local military bases and ships for the pleasure of the combatants’, boosting morale. They also help promote the image of the alliance in a positive light.

There band corps are composed of several sub bands: The United Interstellar Chorus, Orchestra, Drum & Fife Corps, Bugle Corps. Pipe Band, Herald Trumpets, Marching Band, Blues, Rock Band along with several other local planetary bands specializing in local music as well as bands from the U.I.F’s various academies.

The Band Corps are organized in the Platoon to Company Level. A platoon usually is lead by two drum majors, one being a senior drum major, and a conductor. The conductor issues the commands, and the drum major relay those commands, usually silently, using their (ceremonial) maces.

### Engineering & Construction Corps

The Engineering and Construction Corps (E.C.C) comprise of units specialized in construction and demolition on the battlefield. They are known for their endurance and their ability to make things work even during the most dire of situations. They have been and are the backbone of many operations committed by the rest of the force, and hence are invaluable.

They serve as the construction workers for the U.I.F, working a variety of industrial positions, working as plumbers, welders, technicians, mechanics vehicle mechanics maintenance and repair and various other positions crucial towards the war effort.

The Engineering and Construction Corps also bear Explosive Ordinance Disposal jobs, tasked with maintaining specialized bomb squads themselves tasked with dealing with the deactivation and disposal of explosives that would prove hard for regular troops to deal with. They are given specialized suites and equipment for this task, and are usually seen wearing bright orange with yellow armbands on their uniforms.

They are commonly assorted into specialized brigades, battalions and companies. There is usually three E.C.C companies attached to one field army.

### Intelligence Agency

The Information Agency or I.A, is the agency tasked with intelligence, counterintelligence, espionage and investigation. Their mission is to “find out more about the enemy while ensuring the enemy knows nothing of us.” Their work is highly classified, and they rarely speak of it when out of the office. They are entrusted to gaurd it with their lives.
Some of the information they gather is then passed onto military commanders for planning and strategizing. They also have a number of unmarked field agents in the other branches tasked with gathering as much information as possible. They help the other branches with reconnaissance and monitoring operations. They also send spies into enemy territory when possible,

Getting into the I.A is very painstaking and brutal. They have some of the most strict fitness requirements. In addition physical capability, they measure one’s mental capacity, mainly because one is expected to have to endure a lot of stress. The hardest of all though is the methods of proving your allegiance to the alliance, as to ensure you’re not an enemy spy or infiltrator. The methods aren’t fool proof, but they’re highly effective.

‘The methods of what they use are unknown to the general public. As such, detailed information is scarce. This I.I.S is the second of the two permanent agencies of the U.I.F

* Information and Intelligence Services Director: Vacant

### Logistical Corps

The United Logistical Corps (U.L.C) is tasked with ensuring that the force is properly equipped and supplied with all necessary equipment, weapons and supplies. They supervise everything, from resources gathering, to manufacturing to transportation. They are comprised of high ranking officers with experience, thought they do have a number of enlisted members acting as field workers. They are the second of the two permanent I.S.C’s.

### Medical Corps

The United Medical Corps (U.M.C) is the division of the military tasked with ensuring battlefield readiness regarding medical care and relief. They ensure there are readily available medical personnel and facilities on or off the battlefield. They are a critical part of the military, ensuring combatants get proper medical care as well as providing relief to civilians during disasters, or in newly liberated areas during times of war.

They train field medics and maintain smaller field hospitals along with larger off field hospitals in and near the war zone. They also operate hospital ships along with the help of the U.I.N. With the help of the U.S.C, they operate many medical helicopters and planes to quickly transport and evacuate injured or sick personnel when needed.

### Military Police Corps

The United Military Police Corps (U.M.P.C) is the specialized agency tasked with policing the rest of the U.I.F. Their main job is to keep the peace and maintain order with the rest of the force, as well as apprehending criminals and charging them for their crimes. Members of the U.M.P.C have authority over anyone who’s ranked Lace Sergeant/Petty Officer Third Class and under.

## Chain of Command

The are several parts of the U.I.F’s chain of command, which starts at the Council of Defense, the overall body tasked with dealing with all defensive and offensive matters. The council is lead by the Chief of Defense, who advises the General Secretary on all matters regarding defense and war.

The next step below that is the United Defense Staff, who are tasked with leading the troops, as well as drafting plans and dealing with logistics. The highest person overall is the Commander in Chief of the United Interstellar Forces, who leads the entire military themselves.

After that comes regional combatant commands, tasked with doing the aforementioned work, but on the regional level.

‘The comes the units themselves, the field armies, fleets, squadrons and so on. They do the fighting physically, as well as other necessary work. The large units are further subdivided into smaller units for further organization.

Members of Independent Branches do not fall into this chain of command structure.

## Uniforms

The United Interstellar Forces use a variety of uniforms for various purposes. The main goal of using uniforms is to provide organization and help distinguish their members, from the enemy, and to each other.

There are several types of uniforms in used by the alliance, separated into various classes, these being: Class A, B, C, D, E and F. Only the navy uses the Class F category.

Because of the diversity of the U.I.F’s forces, custom uniforms were always to be on hand and ready to be made if needed. On here are the human/humanoid versions of the standard issue uniforms.

### Class C

Class C uniforms, called “service dress,” are uniforms meant for office use and some ceremonial functions. They are the uniforms you’ll most commonly seen worn by a soldier or officer when not on the battlefield. Naval officers wear class c uniforms the most because most of their time is spent on their vessels or on space stations.

Class C uniforms are the same for all the branches, with differentiation being mainly in color, insignia and styles. The general Class C uniform consist of collared work shirt, with a set of uniform pants, belt with brass buckle black socks, patent leather shoes and coat. The coat is commonly, but not always worn. There are two versions of the uniform pants: one that matches the color of the coat, and one that doesn’t.

Headgear such as berets or peaked service caps might be worn. Ties (or neck tabs for females) are optional. In addition, a waist belt might be worn wearing the overcoat. Class C uniforms are the first sets of uniforms in where members wear ribbons, medals, cords and accessories of distinction are worn. Shoes are worn with the Class C uniform instead of Boots. The Navy uses a double breasted coat, where as the army and air force use only single breasted versions.

### Class D

Class D uniforms, called “Field Dress,” are uniforms which a feel similar to Class C uniforms, but with the ruggedness of Class E uniforms. They are modeled after the uniforms used by the armies of Earth during World War II.

They consist of set of clothes like those on service dress C uniforms, but they are made of a more rugged material. Also, no accessories, like those on Class C uniforms are worn. Boots are worn on the feet instead of shoes. There is also no coat or tie/tabs. The collar on an enlisted man’s uniform is the same as the uniform itself, where as those worn by officers have a grey or black collar.

In addition to the peaked caps or berets, garrison caps and field caps are worn.

### Class E

Class E uniforms, called “combat dress,” or “vessel dress” or “flight dress,” these are the primary uniforms for used on the battlefield or in the air. They are fairly rugged, and contain no delicate items or accessories. There are two versions: the field/ship dress used by the U.I.A and the U.I.N, and the flight dress used by the U.S.F.C

The version used by the army and navy resemble your average modern day combat uniform. It consist of a combat shirt and pants, worn over a T-shirt body suit. Combat boots are worn the feet over socks. These boots have zippers instead of laces for ease of wearing. A service cap is commonly worn on the head, though it’s not required.

Armor is usually worn on the battlefield. This usually consist of knee pads, a vest and helmet. The vest has a battery that it uses to toughen up the fibers, making wearers highly resistant to ballistic weapons, having been reported being able to take several shots from a 21st century R.P.G.

A more heavier version, the Advanced Armor Package (A.A.P), adds extra armor covering more (but not all) areas of the body, allowing for even greater protection. There several uniform regulations in place to make sure very one looks well, uniformed. Members however, are allowed to wear various accessories, such as (but not limited to): bandanas, scarfs, helmet visors, googles, glasses (clear or tinted, with certain colors), gas masks and other items. It is common for soldiers to decorate their helmets with various phrases, designs or patterns, as means of boosting morale.

The flight dress used by the star corps is a fairly different, having no armor and consisting of a collared jump suit with lots of pockets. A t-shirt body suit is also worn underneath. Boots, different from those on army/navy uniforms are worn, though they’re also zippered. A thick leather and wool jacket is also provided. An oxygen mask, either half or full face is worn. It is connected to an oxygen maker located on the wearer’s front. When wearing a half mask, googles are worn. A helmet may or may not be worn. There may be a visor on this helmet.

On the army/navy versions. rank was indicated by a patches on both shoulders, and a set of sleeve stripes for officers, while the air forced used shoulder patches only.

### Class F

Class F uniforms, known as “work dress,” consist of set of coveralls. This uniform is designed primarily for comfort to help make working easier, and it is the most comfortable of all uniforms. Despite being for working, these have the sleekest of appearance of all the uniforms,

In some cases, they might even look nicer than even class B and A uniforms for their form factor. These uniforms consist of a body suit made of polyester, coated with a compound that gives it a smoother feel, similar to material found on non fabric car seats. Similar. These suites have zippers for ease of putting on.

They are flexible, designed to fit various body types. As said, custom versions can be made if needed. These suits have black arms and leg areas. The top has a certain color depending on the section they work in, white if they have no specific trade, are multi-skilled or are still looking for a career. Colors come down in a “v” like shape (similar to the “v’s” on a Volkswagen camper van).

Underneath, a T-shirt like body suit is worn, usually white. Flexible work boots are worn with this uniform. For officers, a set of stripes indicates rank, while for enlisted, the area where the service patch for officers go, a set of stripes here indicates their rank. An armband (the same color as their uniform) is worn on the left arm underneath the patch.

Artillery operators, gunners and weapons technicians/repair-beings,, wear a near black uniform. They are also seen wearing black vest, similar to those used by marines or soldiers, although somewhat thicker (called flak vest), along with black knee pads and helmets (which have chinstraps.

Officers have the option to wear another garment over their suit. Simply called a work shirt, these are basically class c shirts without the collar or sleeves. They are usually the same color all round, with shoulder boards on the shoulders to help further indicate rank. Peaked service caps may be worn. Artillery, gunnery and weapons officers wear a darker version of this uniform.

Class F Uniforms are primarily used by the United Interstellar Navy and Science Research and Health Corps. The other two branches have similar uniforms for the intended purposes, but these are not placed into their own category, or any category.

Class F Uniform - WhiteClass F Uniform (Officers Version) - WhiteClass F Uniform - Artillery/Gunners/Technical AClass F Uniform - Artillery/Gunners/Technical BClass F Uniform - Artillery/Gunnery/Weapons Officers
## Insignia

The United Interstellar Forces use a variety of markings and insignia to signify their allegiance to the alliance, as well as to help identify any craft under their command.

Jack of the United Interstellar NavyEnsign of the United Interstellar NavyFlag of the United Star Fighter CorpsRoundel of the United Star Fighter Corps
## Doctrine

The United Interstellar Forces maintain a simple doctrine that has come to be known as the Unified Doctrine, named so because of the many doctrines it would incorporate. This doctrine is what guides the U.I.F generally in regards to their tactics, plans and moves. The doctrine was formulated over hundreds of years, having primarily started when humanity began to walk the Earth.

1. When Needed - The U.I.F is not a permanent force on its own. It has been recognized by alliance thinkers that keeping a galactic wide military would not only be pointless during peacetime, but would be resource intensive and financially straining. This is why the U.I.F is only activated when needed, except for a few parts that are considered critical and must be around 24/7 in order to prevent a potentially catastrophic military scramble should the alliance find itself involved in war.
2. Local Defense - Because the U.I.F isn’t active during peacetime, the United Alliance relies on local planetary militias for defense during said moments. They are to respond first in the scenario of an attack by a hostile foreign power. These militias are to have uninterrupted communication with the rest of the alliance. Their also to be stocked, equipped and trained by alliance advisors if needed and when necessary.
3. Galactic Defense - In addition to the local militias, the job of peacekeeping and patrolling the galaxy for any signs of aggression fall to the Science Research and Health Corps (primarily), United Merchant Marine and Civil Space Flier Corps (secondarily). Should the alliance be attacked, they would rush to help defend as possible. They are also critical in the reactivation of the U.I.F, with the U.M.M and C.S.F.C providing necessary resources and transportation to immediately move troops and keep them supplied while the U.I.F fully reactivated.
4. Size Limit - It has been found that giant capital ships have been unsustainable, draining both material and financial resources, being huge liabilities. As a result, the alliance favors smaller, faster, more agile vessels that are less straining on said resources. They are to have capacity for no more than 10,000 personnel at any given time. They may not exceed one mile or one point six kilometers in length. In addition, they are to be self sufficient, having all necessary facilities to maintain their personnel for ten years minimum.
5. Combined Arms - Alliance forces are to utilize a variety of weapons, vehicles, equipment and supplies during battles. This is to ensure maximum efficiency by combatants, as well as taking minimal casualties.
6. Technical Advancement - Money and resources are to be poured into weapons and technology research. All personnel are to have the latest weapons and armor. Vessels are to have the latest technical systems and weapons including the use of Artificial Intelligence for assisting on any task or work. The alliance is to keep up with the latest technological advancements to avoid falling behind.
7. Unnecessary Equipment - The alliance to is be careful not to overspend on unnecessary equipment, whether it is useless, or it is a time of peace. This way, to prevent spending all of the alliance’s financial capital on useless equipment that is modern now but would become obsolete in the future, leaving the alliance with no means of upgrading its equipment and weapons.
8. Slash and Harass - When needed, the alliance will partake in guerrilla style operations rather than a full out classic battle, especially against foes with superior technology and/or numbers, to avoid the destruction of the U.A’s forces at once.

## Independent Branches

Independent Branches are branches that are not part of the United Interstellar Forces directly, but rather maintain cooperation and ties, and operate in the same manner, although they are not subordinate to the United Defense Staff or the Council of Defense. Although they have similar workings, and are subject to the same sets of regulations, they have differing doctrine and purposes.

### Black Regiment

The Black Regiment, or B.R, simply known as Unit 571 or Task Force Black, is the body of combatants, or protectors, more accurately, tasked with dealing with the protection and wellbeing of top alliance officials. They are present everywhere officials are. Whether it’s the chamber leaders, council heads or high diplomats, you will always find them accompanying said officials. They are equivalent to royal guard or presidential guard in other nations or factions.

Black regiment members, as stated, are highly equipped and highly trained. The receive the most intense training in the alliance, and use the most expensive, most technologically advanced equipment there is. They also go through a high amount of genetic editing to make them tougher, stronger, faster and think quicker. They are the best of the best, and it is said that one member of the B.R can deal with 100 regular solders at once.

In addition to their role as a personnel gaurd for top officials, they are also tasked with dealing with highly sensitive missions that are of extreme importance. They function as the U.I.F’s and alliance’s elite assassins, being able to take out even the most protected of enemies. They are highly trained and highly equipped, and highly formidable. Whenever you can’t trust the grunts to get the job done, you send in the Blackies, as they are called.

Members of the B.R are known to wear all black body suits, along with utility belts and a back pack. They wear black balaclavas that leave only their eyes exposed. Over these, they wear gas mask, full facial mask for regular members, and half mask, with googles for the platoon leader. They also wear black berets with a gray flash, the platoon leader having a crimson red X on their beret flash. They wear flexible lightweight boots and no body armor.

They are meant to look intimidating, threatening, secretive and mysterious. They are designed to look like silhouettes with glowing eyes. The only “visible” part (apart from their mask lenses) are their rank stripes, which are located on the sleeve, like those worn on a naval or R.A.F/R.A.F inspired officer’s uniform. Yellow for enlisted, red for officers, which includes the platoon leader.

They primarily use the A-X45 LR (Light Rife) as their primary weapon. It has five settings, ranging from stun to disintegrate. They also use a pistol version, with only 3 settings, but still powerful. They utilize a variety of laser blades (with variable settings also) including knifes and swords, plasma and smoke grenades, shock batons, energy shields and other weapons.

They are knowledgeable in many forms of combat, and have extensive training in martial arts, they are taught to handle all sorts of weapons, whether melee or ranged. They are taught to be resourceful, resilient and be quick thinkers, because one single decision often results in life or death. They are tough the importance of teamwork, and are taught to function, with the rest of their members as one.

On duty, they are cold and emotionless, well usually. This is the image that is presented. In reality, they tend to be kindhearted and sympathetic, although they don’t talk. Off duty, they tend to show much more emotion, often relaxing and enjoying themselves.

The Black Regiment has its own set of ranks and insignia, which are largely based off those used by the Star Corps. The Black Regiment is directly subordinate to the body known as the United Security Bureau (U.S.B), the body tasked with protecting high ranking members of the alliance.

The B.R is organized at the platoon level, with a platoon being composed of 50 members, led by a lieutenant and assisted by a sergeant, known as the platoon sergeant. There are 5 squads in a platoon, which are composed of 10 members each, led by a corporal and assisted by a lance corporal.

Satrap Arrieno, one of the alliances more senior diplomats is known to have two platoons of these loyal skilled warriors traveling with him wherever he goes.

### Science Health and Research Defense Expeditionary Corps

The Science Research and Health Corps is not just en exploration body. They also serve defense and peacekeeping purposes during peacetime, under the name of the Science Research and Health Corps Defense Expeditionary Corps, although this name is more of a “on paper” thing, with the standard S.H.R.C, the acronym for the body’s name being used formally and informally.

This is because of the nature of units operating under the S.H.R.C. Unlike U.I.F units, units under the S.H.R.C are expected to operate somewhat independently and remotely. Vessels operated by the service, as well as their crews tend to be just as armed as their standard military counterparts, for exploration is just as dangerous of a task, if not more so. Because o this, the S.H.R.C’s secondary has peacekeeping and law enforcement task through the U.A’s sphere of influence.

## Weapons and Equipment

The U.I.F uses a verity of advanced weapons of equipment, stemming from thousands of years of warfare and research. They are essential for the entirety of the force to operate effectively, to ensure victory. These tools are used for offense, defense with others being used for different purposes, such as communications or maintenance. The U.A has a variety of items in its arsenal that it employs, especially because it doesn’t have a single design in regards to, well, anything, although some designs are official in a de facto manner, that is, they are the most common, but still not official.

Now, while it doesn’t have a single weapon, or a single type of vessel, there are requirements when it comes technology and specifications. This means personnel or vehicle capacity, propulsion, defenses, weapons, power and other things of similar nature. This is so there can be a unified sense in regards to the technology used by the alliance, to make repairing and maintaining all of these items easier. To make logistics easier. To make recognition easier.

As such, all vehicles under the U.I.F or other U.A body must have specific insignia and markings. They must also fall into one of the many vessel or vehicle classification categories recognized by alliance officials. They must also have a registry number.

### Firearms

#### Handheld

##### Advanced Service Series (Plasma)

* Advanced Service Pistol (A.S.P) -
* Advanced Service Rifle (A.S.R) -
	+ Advanced Service Carbine (A.S.C) -
* Advanced Service Shot Gun (A.S.S.G) -
* Advanced Service S.M.G (A.S.M.G) -
* Advanced Automatic Squad Weapon (A.S.S.W) -
	+ A.S.S.W-L -
	+ A.S.S.W-H -
	+ A.S.S.W-S.H -

##### Light Series (Light)

* Light Pistol (L.P) -
* Light Rifle (L.R) -

##### Magnetic Series (Magnetic Propulsion)

* Magnetic Propulsion Long Range Rifle (M.P.L.R) -

#### Mounted Firearms

##### Advanced Series (Plasma)

* Advanced Rotary Cannon (A.R.C) -
	+ A.R.C-L -
	+ A.R.C-H -

### Explosives and Artillery

#### Ultralight

* High Impact Plasma Grenade (H.I.P.G) -
	+ H.I.P.G-T (Timed) -

* Magnetic Explosive Launcher (M.E.L) -
* Advanced Man Portable Missile Launcher (Ampomil) -
* Advanced Man Portable Anti Air Launcher (Ampaal) -

### Medium

* Advanced Multi Howitzer (A.M.H) -
* Advanced Multi Cannon (A.M.C) -

### Heavy

* F Series Multiple Launch Rocket systems
	+ Light Mobile (LM) -
	+ Heavy High Impact (H.H.I) -

### Super heavy

* M 2 Ultra Impact Artillery Gun (M2 U.I.A.G) -
* Matter Obliterator Series (M.O.S) -

### Vehicles

#### Aerospace

##### Star Fighters and Shuttles

* General Plasma Propulsion Advanced Star Fighter Series (G.P.P A.S.F)
	+ A.S.F Fighter (F) -
	+ A.S.F Bomber (B) -
	+ A.S.F Torpedo Bomber (T.B) -
	+ A.S.F Flamer (F) -
	+ A.S.F Fuse Striker (F.S) -

## History

### Precursors

The U.I.F has its origins in the Star Corps. The term Star Corps refers to the various militaries created by humanity following their “exile” from Earth after the Incursion Deception Wars in the mid 22nd century.

After fleeing Earth, humanity would spend most of their time in their space zeppelins. The main focus was simple: gain as much distance between themselves and the enemy. Although there were planets with habitable environments they could colonize, they did not do so because they wanted to get as far from the enemy as possible.

Their time in space was rough. They were constantly attacked by extraterrestrial raiders and bandits. The vessels they were using were supposed to be only in the prototype stages. They were unreliable and prone to breaking down and malfunctioning.

Most humans during this time knew how to fight or had skills that would prove useful for survival. Every life counted. As a result, the whole of humanity was basically just one giant army. One disorganized army. There was no central leadership. Many of the top leaders were killed in the hasty evacuations just after the invasion of Earth started.

These vessels were armed to the teeth, although they still used traditional ammunition. Everyone on the vessel had some sort of task to fulfill.

A couple of years passed, after which humanity had gained several light years worth of distance. They found a red planet, which had a surface similar to mars. Unlike mars, it was full of dense vegetation and had water, along with ice caps. It didn’t have any oceans or major bodies of water, rather ponds and rivers. Its air was poisonous, but humanity decided that they needed a place to settle down on.

The planet would go onto be colonized, with giant, highly dense domed cities popping up all over, with tubes and tunnels containing highways and railways helping connect these cities. Once they began to settle down, humanity began reorganizing itself, electing new leaders and governments to lead themselves.

One of the things on the minds of these newly elected leaders was to form a military. A united military. The beloved the best way to defend themselves was if they fought as a whole, not individually. This meant one unified fighting force. For several decades, many military’s would operate individually, until humanity began colonizing planets.

### The Star Corps

The system that’s planet was located in was relatively normal. It had a star, along with several other planets. Before humanity could begin to colonize, they would have to formalize their space vessels and bring them out of the prototype stages. So it would be several more years before they began to formally colonize.

By the early 23rd century, humanity had largely reorganized itself, countries claiming their territory, with the U.N establishing a new headquarters on Clarn, as the planet was named. Once humanity had set foot on another planet, they came into contact with a hostile group of aliens known as the Schzelizen, a very militaristic species.

‘They had found the planet before humanity, although they hadn’t begun colonizing until recently. They found out about humanity’s pretense a couple of years earlier. As they were tied up in their own conflicts (they had a lot of infighting).

‘They then declared war on humanity, seeking to conquer and enslave the race, seeing themselves as superior. Eventually a war was launched. Humanity decided to band all of their militaries together to form one national military, which came to be known as the Expeditionary and Defense Star Corps, or E.D.S.C. These black clothed, black armored warriors would go onto be the face of humanity for a long time, lasting even a couple of years after Earth was retaken.

When the war was started, humanity knew they would be forced to play an offensive game, not wanting to commit the same mistakes that led them to being pushed off Earth. The cities they build were equipped bunkers, lots of them, with subway tunnels also acting as means of transporting supplies and troops underground, out of the eyes of the enemy. Underground supply depots and hangers were used to store their equipment and vehicles.

They would still use traditional ballistics for their primary weapons until the 25th century.

### Ranks

The Star Corps maintained a list of set ranks to organize personnel to establish a clear chain of command. Members who were certain ranks would lead designated units with a number of personnel at their command. The higher the rank you were, the more authority you had. Eligibility for promotion was based on four things: Time, Experience, Behavior/Conduct and Service, known as T.A.B.S or T.A.C.S.

For enlisted members, all insignia was worn on the upper on the upper left sleeve. For Officers, insignia was worn on bottoms of both sleeves.

#### E.D.S.C Enlisted Rank Insignia

Private First ClassLance CorporalCorporalMaster CorporalSergeantStaff SergeantMaster SergeantSergeant Major**Stay Tuned! There’s more to come!**