Vatican Nuclear Division

**It is the command of the Vatican Armed Forces in charge of the protection, creation, launching and Testing of the Kingdom's Nuclear Weapons, in addition to strategic missiles and the protection and prevention of nuclear launches, it was created on February 15, 1999 by order of King Francisco I after a nuclear bomb was almost dropped by mistake since the eldest son of King the Infante Arthur entered his father's office and pressed the red button since the only one with the power to launch an atomic missile He is the king and for this he has an advisor and this division was created. Currently the Division has a total of 40,000 employees, 300 Nuclear Missiles with more than 5,000 nuclear Warheads, 30,000 Non-Nuclear Strategic Missiles and 17 Satellites.**

# ***Relevant Data***

**Active: February 15, 1999**

**Size: 130,000 Employees**

**Part of the Armed Forces of the Vatican States**

**Barracks: Rome Strategic Barracks**

**Commander in Chief: Francisco I**

**Nuclear Secretary: Roberto Siciliano**

**Commander: General Lealdo Lori**

**Strategic Director: Vittoria Pirozzi**

**Motto: After Us - The Destruction**

# ***Mission***

**-Launch the missile without seeing the repercussions**

**-Defend the skies from any enemy**

**-Protect the country's weapons with life**

**-neutralize any unauthorized launches**

# ***Organization***

**The Vatican Nuclear Division is strategically divided into secret bases, each one with its function, in total there are 7 subdivisions and these are:**

**satellite control**

**release early warning**

**maritime missile command**

**air missile command**

**ground missile command**

**Central Command**

**launch command**

**National Protection command**

**Follow Command**

**Test Command**

**Development Command**

# ***Function***

**-Satellite control: It is in charge of the control of prevention and monitoring missiles, they are in charge of maintenance, repair, launch and supervision.**

**-Early warning of launches: It is the command in charge of registering by means of planes and satellites all missile launches from foreign countries and warning the Central Command.**

**-maritime missile command: Responsible for Protecting and Authorizing Nuclear Missiles in Submarines, Their Base is on a secret ship in constant motion and linked to the central command.**

**-Air Missile Command: Located underground, this command has its planes ready to fly and drop bombs on selected Targets.**

**-ground missile command: Its function is to authorize and protect nuclear and strategic missiles located underground, these bases are spread throughout the country waiting to be launched.**

**-Central Command: The central command located in Rome is underground to protect the central link with all the other commands, it is near the Royal Palace and it is the king's office since he must be attentive in case of launch and respond quickly.**

**-launch command: It is the command in charge of monitoring and neutralizing any unauthorized launch and any hacking of the facilities.**

**-National Protection Command: This command was founded to protect the country from threats since it is the only one with access to the anti-missile shield.**

**-Follow-up Command: Located in Bologna, this command follows the missiles by satellite and sees that they arrive safely at the point of impact.**

**-Test Command: it is the command in charge of supervising and carrying out the tests of nuclear and strategic missiles.**

**-Development Command: They are in charge of developing nuclear weapons and other missiles, it is located in area 101.**

# ***Weapons***

### ***Portable weapons***

**-AT4: Anti-tank**

**-FIM-92 Stinger: Anti-Aereo**

# ***Artillery***

**-M777: Self-propelled Howitzer - 89 UNITS**

**-HIMARS: Multiple Rockets - 101 UNITS**

**-MIM-104 Patriot: Air Defense - 207 UNITS**

# ***Vehicles***

**-HMMWV: Personnel Transportation - 1,050 UNITS**

**-MAZ-535: Nuclear Weapons Tractor - 60 UNITS**

**-MAZ-7917: Intercontinental Missile Transport - 240 UNITS**

**-ZIL-135: Strategic Missile Transport - 14,000 UNITS**

**-MAZ-543: Strategic Missile Transport - 16,000 UNITS**

**-Stryker: APC - 540 UNITS**