Quel'ama Naval Self-Defense Force(Ships and Organization)

While an infant in terms of organization, the Quel'ama Naval Self-Defense Force(QNSDF) inherits several ranks and organizations from the Grand Alliance Navy, the Thalassian Navy, and Stormwind Royal Navy. As such, one can assume that the QNSDF mixes the various doctrines and organizations that would be typically present in many of the navies mentioned.

## Organization

A relatively top-down command chain, mainly out of necessity and practicality. The Navy has several ways to organize itself for paperwork if anything. All warships have the moniker *QNS*, standing for Quel'ama Naval Ship.

### Grand Fleet

Another name for the NSDF, the Grand Fleet encompass ALL of the warships that fly directly under Quel'ama's Banner. While always at the beck and call to the Monarchy, operations are left to the Commodore due to his experience.

### Fleet

A fleet is led by a Commander unless either the Commodore or Ranger-General is present. They consist of multiple squadrons of ships, and in a rare case, aircraft or air forces. This is the largest denomination of unit for the Navy, and is not limited in size, outside of requiring at least two squadrons of ships.

Known Fleets:

* The Royal Fleet
* The Silvershield Fleet
* The Auxiliary Fleet

### Squadron

Made up of two to three ships of war, squadrons is the most common unit within the Navy. A squadron's marker is defined by the leadship of the Squadron, with a frigate squadron being lead by a frigate.

## Ranks

No Navy is without ranks, and the QNSDF is no exception. A clear chain of command is granted to those who serve within the Grand Fleet.

### Commodore

The lead Rank within the Navy, the Commodore is in charge of deciding the Doctrine, what ships are launched, and what ship goes into what fleet. They also dictate Maritime Law, enforces territorial integrity on the seas, and patrols for anti-piracy activity.

### Captain

The lead of a squadron, Captains command multiple vessels, and answer to the council and Commodore. They have their own flagships, and enforce discipline.

### Lieutenant

Lieutenants command vessels in the place of captains, but never granted control over more than one vessel.

### Sergent

The SiC to Lieutenants, and the C.o. of the onboard marines, Sergeants keep everyone in line.

### Midshipman

An experienced crew member, Midshipmen make sure that the vessels they are on are running smoothly, and train the Seamen in the basics of Seamanship.

### Seaman

Seamen are your recruits with the Navy, and thus are the ones who are taught on how to operate and maintain a vessel for the Navy.

## Ship Types

A navy has multiple ship types for the purpose of classification. The Self-Defense Navy is no exception.

### Non-Capital Ships

Non-capital ships, also referred to as *Screen Ships*, are vessels that do not immediately can be considered flagships of a major fleet. They tend to be the ships conducting patrols, independent raids, and escort missions of transports or capital ships.

#### Destroyer

A destroyer is the most common vessel in most navies. Typically fast, agile, and able to mount firepower to defend itself. Though their small size makes it unable to mount any significant armor, forcing the vessel to rely on its agility to survive most encounters.

#### Frigate

A frigate typically is able to mount armor, weaponry, and speed for its size. A jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none type of vessel. They are best for your outer patrols, forming a small battle line, and even troop carrying if called for.

#### Cruiser

A heavier screen, a Cruiser is still relatively agile, but mounts heavy armor and firepower to defend itself from most foes. It is not best for countering destroyers, but it can certainly counter the frigate.

### Capital Ships

*Capital Ships* are your big gunned, heavily armed, armored behemoths that can sink most screen ships with one well-placed broadside. They lack agility, however, making it relatively easy to escape them when one is at a disadvantage.

#### Battleships and Ships-of-the-Line

Battleships and Ships-of-the-Line is the best example of a capital ship. Heavy firepower and armor, prides of the fleets is their game. While extremely expensive to build and maintain, the presence of one tends to stop most belligerents from considering active military action in an area.

#### Aircraft Carriers and Gunships

A new weapon on the field of battle, Carriers and Gunships are some of the most deadly, yet underestimated weapon, with the aircraft or air mounted soldiers being able to hit in very precise locations, or overwhelm a defense with smaller targets than just one ship.