Alsesian Naval Service

The **Alsesian Naval Service** (Alseslang: **Alses Nevyen Sluviz**), known until 1982 as the **Bālthorist Naval Service**, is the naval warfare service branch of the **Alsesian Armed Forces**. It is one of the Central Uniformed Services of Alsesia, and is designated as the Navy of the state in the current constitution. The Naval Service can trace its roots back to the Royal Navy and other loyalist fleets of the First Nogod Civil War.

As a military service branch, the ANS is under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Navy under the Department of Defense. The Department of the Navy is headed by a civilian senior appointed civil servant, the Secretary of the Navy (SEKNEVY) and by a chief naval officer, the Master Admiral of the Naval Service (GANS) who is also a member of the Committee of the Service Commanders (ZSK). The ANS is the second largest military branch, after the Ground Army, and in the fiscal year 2020, the projected strength for the Regular Navy (REGNEV) was **WIP** personnel and the Reserve Navy (BEDNEV) had **WIP** personnel. The combined-component strength of the Naval Service was **WIP** personnel.

### Operating Forces

*Main Article: Structure of the Alsesian Naval Service*

There are ten components in the Naval Service's operating forces: the Eastern Fleet, the Western Fleet, the Trolrem Fleet, Operations Command (which controls Auxiliary Watercraft Command, Expeditionary Support Command, and Cyber Forces), the Naval Air Service, Special Forces Command, and the Reserve Navy.

### Shore Forces

The Shore Forces of the Naval Service exist to support the branch's mission through the use of land-based facilities and other non-combat operations. Shore Forces include Naval Education and Recruitment Command, the Naval Publishing Institute, the National Naval Academy, and more.

## Equipment

As of 2021, the Naval Service operates **WIP** vessels, including **WIP** non-combat vessels.

### Ships

The names of commissioned ships of the Alsesian Naval Service are prefixed with the letters **AFS**, designating **Alsesian Fleet Ship**. Non-commissioned, civilian-manned vessels of the navy have names that begin with **ASS**, standing for **Alsesian Sailing Ship.** Additionally, each ship is given a letter-based hull classification symbol (for example, KAN or DG) to indicate the vessel's type and number thereof. The navy also maintains a reserve fleet of inactive vessels that are maintained for reactivation in times of need.

#### Aircraft Carriers

An aircraft carrier is typically deployed along with a host of additional vessels, forming a carrier strike group. The supporting ships, which usually include three to four Apex-equipped destroyers for multi-mission capabilities, one to two frigates for additional anti-submarine and air capabilities, and two attack submarines, are tasked with protecting the carrier from air, missile, sea, and undersea threats as well as providing additional strike capabilities themselves. For certain (*de facto* almost all) operations, a strike cruiser may also be deployed to provide additional long-range strike capabilities. Ready logistics support for the group is provided by a combined ammunition, oiler, and supply ship.

All carriers *de facto* in service with the ANS are nuclear-powered, with the exception of the museum ship *Noel Bornade*, which remains in active service for purpose of tradition.

The ANS has a statutory requirement for a minimum of 8 aircraft carriers active at any given time. There are only two companies in Alsesia that provide and maintain the facilities necessary to construct, refuel, and overhaul modern supercarriers. These companies are Black Diamond Shipbuilding (BDS) and BSN Maritime Industries (BSNMI), who are known to compete with each other.

Of the two currently-operated carrier types in the *Westlin*-class was built by BSNMI, while the *Ēddard IX*-class was built by BDS.

By statute, aircraft carriers are named after "Czars, Kazars, Legendary Warriors and Beasts, the Nation, Named Household Weapons, Admiral Noel Bornade (when the *Noel Bornade* is finally retired in undefined years), and Provinces."

#### Amphibious Warfare Vessels

By statute, amphibious warfare vessels are named after "Organized Islands, Presidents, Military Officers of 1 Star or Higher Rank."

#### Cruisers

All cruisers currently in service with the ANS are nuclear-powered ships designated as **Strike Cruisers**. Cruisers are designed to either to provide long-range strike capabilities in a carrier strike group, or to lead surface action groups when carriers are occupied or unsuited for a particular operation.

The ANS has a statutory requirement for a minimum of 8 Strike Cruisers active at any given time, so as to match the number of carriers. There are three companies in Alsesia capable of constructing and maintaining these vessels: BDS, BSNMI, and Egal Naval Works (ENW).

By statute, cruisers are named after "Noteworthy Battles, Unorganized Territories, and Major Settlements."

#### Destroyers

Destroyers are versatile warships used by the ANS. Within a carrier strike group, these vessels provide anti-air and anti-missile capabilities,

The companies providing construction and maintenance services for destroyers in Alsesia are ENW and Nordrepublik Naval Works (NNW).

By statute, destroyers are named after "Recipients of the Sentinel Cross, Iron Stripe, and Order of the Blue Star."

#### Frigates

Frigates for the ANS are provided by NNW, and Krayerzi Naval Works (KNW).

By statute, frigates are named "At the pleasure of the Dauf(a), when not overlapping with that of an existing vessel."

#### Corvettes

ENW, NNW, and KNW provide corvettes to the service.

By statute, corvettes are named after "Historically significant individuals who did not earn their fame through service in the armed forces."

#### Mine Countermeasures

By statute, mine countermeasures vessels are named after "Words evoking the concepts of diligence, perseverance, zeal, and attentiveness."

#### Submarines

All submarines in service with the ANS are nuclear-powered, and divided into ballistic missile submarines, cruise missile submarines, and attack submarines.

BDS, BSNMI, and ENW are the only providers of submarine vessels to the naval service.

By statute, submarines are named after "Aquatic Fauna and words evoking the concepts of brutality, vengefulness, and cunning."

#### Repair and Fleet Replenishment

Gupori Maritime Works (GMW), and Panopy Shipbuilding (PS) are the two major commercial shipbuilders for non-combat naval vessels.

By statute, repair and fleet replenishment vessels are named after "Noted captains of industry and words evoking the concepts of hope, salvation, and honor."