Mass Alliance Grand Navy

Fifth Fleet

## Mass Alliance Grand Navy (MAGN):

### Overview

The Mass Alliance Grand Navy (MAGN for short) is the primary fighting army of the Mass Alliance. They are what most would call the standing army of the Mass Alliance, but the Mass Alliance has two armies: MAGN and the Mass Alliance Provincial Security (MAPS). These two armies represent the federal power and provinchial power of the Mass alliance. The Mass Alliance federal government uses the MAGN as both a mobile force and defensive army, dividing it into 24 main fleets with additional smaller support groups. While the MAPS is Provincial defense forces.

### Ship types

* Cobalt class Frigate
* Celton Class Escort Vessel
* Valiant MKI Frigate
* Valiant MKII class Cruiser
* Valiant MKIII class Light Cruiser
* Valiant MKIV Class cruiser
* Exodus class Light Cruiser
* Brigade class Cruiser
* Freeda class Battle Cruiser
* Lamorian class Battleship
* Everest class Dreadnought
* Excalibur class Dreadnought
* Killamanora class Light Carrier
* Reparation class Assault Carrier

Shuttle/Strike craft:

* Hunter-Class Shuttle
* Harpy-Class heavy gunship
* Hummingbird-Class light gunship
* F-102 Cutlass-Class Fighter
* F-103 Lancer-Class Fighter
* F-104 Saber-Class Fighter
* B-34 Zweihänder Bomber

### Organization

The grand navy is organized into several groups

#### ⦁ The Navy (proper):

The navy is responsible for the crewing and manning vessels in the MAGN, security, requisitions, cooks, quarter masters, ensigns and so on. It's also responsible for the budget, building of and maintenance of the Mass Alliance's fleet.

#### ⦁ Marine corps

For the most part this is the entire infantry of the Mass Alliance and the MAGN. It's to expensive to maintain a large army of soldiers, so instead a small division of strike forces marines with advanced armor and training was used instead. Most squads consist of a sergeant, lieutenant officer and several privates. Squads often have 12-16 marines in it depending on the situation.

#### ⦁ Engineering core

The engineering core is responsible for staffing ships and shipyards with educated and competent crews. It also maintains the schools to educated engineers for the MAGN. They have two different groups known as the core and the builders, the core is the ship engineers responsible for repairs and maintenance of ships they are crewed on and the builders assist in building ships, equipment, vehicles and stations.

#### ⦁ Armored division

The armored division is one of the smallest in the MAGN, they are responsible for crewing and repairing of the MAGN's vehicles. They maintain their own group of engineers for this. Since the MAGN doesn't staff ground bases or maintains long term ground operations this division is very small.

#### ⦁ Administration

The administration is responsible for the logistics of such a large force, most of this department is located on the Judicature.

#### ⦁ Air force

The air force like the armored division is responsible for crewing and repairing the MAGN's air presence. Mostly it's large amount of shuttle craft but also it's fighters for use in atmosphere and a small amount of space use.

#### ⦁ Board of Admirals

The board of admirals is made up of the 6 highest ranking admirals in the MAGN. Consisting of 5 grand admirals and the admiral of the fleet. However the admiral of the fleet does report to the Martial lord.

#### ⦁ Council of Generals

The council of generals once was called the Board of generals but after complaints that it sounded like a joke it was switched to council. That highlights how the council of generals is often seen as a joke among the MAGN. They are responsible for the ground force/marine forces of the MAGN.

#### ⦁ Office of Strategic Naval Intelligence (OSNI)

The OSNI is responsible for maintaining the intelligence network of the Mass Alliance. They maintain a small fleet of stealth ships and strike forces known as reaper agents. The OSNI have most of their head offices in the Judicature. The organization is one of the most shady in the Aetherian sector.

#### ⦁ Martial lord

The Martial lord oversees all operations and is directly reported to by the board of admirals, the council of generals, the director of the OSNI and the heads of the administrations divisions. The Martial lord is elected by the government from the heads of the military. However despite being in charge of the whole of the MAGN the Martial lord isn't directly involved in most action and is highly overseen by the governing council. It's also the only postion left in any of the mass alliance ranks that still carries the title of lord.

## Weapons and equipment

### Weapons:

#### MABP-07 Standard Assault Rifle

The MABP-07 or Mass Alliance Bull Pup is the standard rifle of the Grand Navy with a fully and semi-automatic firing mode. Using 5.56mm rounds and a double stacked double row of ammo giving it a 34 round clip. It is also is able to function in a zero atmosphere environment. However it is recommended that it is only used in the semi-automatic mode as it has been known to jam without gravity or atmospheric conditions. During the Serpent war in 177 DoS an un-optimal issue was discovered: the barrel was made to thin for accuracy reasons and was prone to overheating when firing in full auto mode for long periods. It was assumed that the weapon would mostly be used in semi-auto mods.

#### MABP-08 Shield Piercing (A variant) Assault Rifle

The MABP(SP)-08 was constructed along side the Type-05 marine armor to fight against Serpent's shielded forces in the 177 DoS. In order to accomplish this they added a computer which scans a unit for their shield and coats bullets in a magnetic field with an identical frequency so that it can pass right through the shield, however extended use of this feature causes the gun to overheat and the battery to become unstable, so this feature toggles on or off as to not over stress the weapon. Much like the Type-05 armor they were to expensive to construct and only saw a limited production line. They use the same 5.56mm rounds as the MABP-07 and could be utilized under most circumstances without supply line issues.

#### MADRM-D07 Designated Marksmen Rifle

The MADRM-D07 known more commonly as the bump-lock by marines is the commonly used long range rifle used by the MAGN. It is one of the oldest serving rifle type still used by the MAGN, originally built in 101 DoS by a Talon based company for use in the newly founded marine corps. It was built to be lever action with the idea that zero-atmosphere would cause weapons to jam more frequently. Being built by talons it was also designed with their eyesight in mind and wasn't equipped with a scope. However its reliability has kept it in service for over three hundred years.

#### MASSA-KV1 Standard side arm

The MASSA-KV1 standard side arm for the Mass Alliance Grand Navy was introduced into service in 142 DoS to replaced the more aged KL09 standard side arm that were less versatile then the KV1. Jumping from 7mm to a 9mm ceased ammunition in the KV1, swap-able with stun rounds; which was the major reason for the change. The KV1 is adaptable to almost all environments including zero-atmosphere. Later versions would be introduced to the Mass Alliance Provincial Security as early as 174 DoS.

#### GNI-MASMG-03 "Rattler"

Created by Gungneer Incorporated in 94 DoS the Mass Alliance Sub Machine Gun zero three standard infantry rifle was the primary rifle of the Grand Navy till the creation of the MABP-06 in 122 DoS. Despite the fact that it was succeed by a much stronger rifle the amount of this gun produced made it last well past it supposed phasing out. It was intended to be put into surplus for the MAPS but due to its ease of maintenance and light weight it was held onto by most quarter masters. The nickname of "rattler" comes from an unfortunate issue with loose screws causing the gun to make a rattling sound when carrying it around for extended periods, however this caused no noticeable issue and was never addressed. The MASGM-03 has a magazine size of 46 5x22mm caseless rounds and a fire rate of 800 rounds per minute.

#### VEL-MAHMG-017-B

Created by Gungneer Incorporated in 122 DoS for use as a mounted machine gun. The Vel has a long cowl around the barrel that helps cool the weapon as it is fired. While the A variant was used on nearly all vehicle mounted machine gun emplacements the B version was a infantry carriable version used predominantly by Tribions, Elions and the Nova cops as they posses the strength needed to maintain control of the weapon while firing. The main difference between the A and B variants are that the B variant has a handle on top and is smart lined to the marine armor for more accurate targeting. It is recommended to just use it for suppressing targets as its accuracy can be lacking, leaning into the phrase "Spray and pray" often associated with heavy machine guns. The weapon uses belt fed ammunition chambered in 7.62x63mm with a rate of fire of 812 rounds per minute.

#### MA-MarksmenRifle 014 "Shiver cut"

Based on a veriant of the MABP-07 called the type D (for DMR or Designated Marksmen Rifle) made by quartermasters who replaced the barrel and added a scope and bipod to the rifle. The MAMR-014 was designed to up the power of long range weapons using 14.5x114mm rounds for high damage and penetration with a fire rate of around 55 to 60 rounds per minute. The name was originally going to be "Shiver burn" however it was changed to "cut" as it was felt that demonstrated its higher penetration. During the Serpent war the MAMR-014 was a highly sought after piece of equipment as it could easily penetrate Serpent force's shields. It would be given the phrase "You can't stop a truck" to describe its high stopping power when used against Serpent infantry.

#### MACS-T109 "Ursa"

Never officially adopted by the MAGN the T109 "Ursa" was a civilian fire arm that was often described as "the most overpowered shotgun on the market" and was marketed to consumers who wanted something with a lot of kick. During the post secession of the ICP where PMC's were being either nationalized or push out of the Mass Alliance the makers of the T109 Ursa was nationalized and the shotgun was discontinued due to its unneeded power and that it required 8 gauge. Ursa's often fetched a high price as a collector item, despite there being tens of thousands of them available in back logs. It wasn't until the 177 DoS during the Serpent war that many quartermasters scooped up all the Ursa shotguns they could find and distributed them to the point man of squads. Due to the 8 gauge it wouldn't take more then a two rounds to crack a Serpent soldier's shield (not including Juggernaut's). The Ursa can be pump loaded or be set into full auto mode.

### Armor

#### Type 04 Standard Marine Armor

The type 04 standard marine armor is a versatile personal protection equipment. It carries a small shield system that deflects small arms fire, however will fail against more heavy weapons such as assault rifles. It also contains several long range communications and heads up display (HUD) built into the armor. It's made of a heavy plastic metal blend and can be custom fit to any race in the Mass Alliance with the exception of the Tribion. The standard color is Mass Alliance blue, the same blue used in the Mass Alliances's flag, however there are several variations of color and camouflage. The suit requires the use of a body glove under it to protect against hazards like a zero atmosphere exposure, this allows the suit to maintain the wearer in space for an average of three to six minutes depending on oxygen consumption, the suit can be fitted with an additional oxygen pack to increase lengths of space walks.

#### Type 04-T Tribion standard armor

Due to the strange body shape of the Tribion standard armor is unable to fit them and they require specially fitted armor. This armor also has additional supplies strapped to their lower body allowing them to transport ammunition or supplies to the front line and the additional straps let them transport wounded out. They also feature shielding against small arms fire like the standard type 04 armor.

#### Type 05 Commando Marine Armor

During the Serpent war in 177 DoS the MAGN suffered massive casualties to its shock troopers in the defense of the eastern worlds. It was clear that despite the advances of the type 04 armor it was inadequate to the current threat. The type 05 was designed in order to compensate for plasma weapons, taking lessons learned from the Nova armor the type 05 was a leap forward; a leap that couldn't be afforded. By the time the first of the type 05 armor was rolling out to top level troops returning from the front the first battle of the Shield took place and paused all resources. The Type 05 armor was to expensive for the number needed and so only a handful were made before the end of the Serpent war. Instead the few type 05 armors that were made were distributed among commando groups such as task force 407 Majestic team. Plasma shields, taken from killed warlords, were intended to be equipped but due to the limited availability of intact packs after combat these were reserved for the Nova corps, however some did work their way into the hands of Marine commandos.

### Ground Vehicles

* MAATT
* MALT-115
* MAMBT-104

## Nova Crops

The Mass Alliances most advanced infantry. Given advanced cybernetic augmentation and some light genetic augmentations. They are screened out of the already elite members of the upper Marine corps. They have the strongest armor and shielding found in any Mass Alliance and all of the Aetherian section (known anyhow). Trained in all environments of combat those who do join the ranks of the Nova crops are those that are ready to dedicate their lives to the crops and serve till death. The Nova's almost exclusively use hand held rail guns as their main weapons. The exceptions is propelled explosives and heavy machine guns. Nova members are also known to be head hunted by the Office of Strategic Naval Intelligence (OSNI) for their Reaper agent program.

## Rankings

### Highest to lowest for naval officers

* Martial lord
* Admiral of the fleet
* Grand admiral
* Admiral
* Vice-admiral
* Rear admiral
* Commodore first class
* Commodore second class
* Commodore third class
* Captain first class
* Captain second class
* Captain third class
* Captain fourth class
* Commander
* Lieutenant-commander
* Lieutenant
* Sub-lieutenant
* Midshipman
* Warrant officer first class
* Warrant officer second class
* Chief petty officer
* Petty officer
* Leading hand
* Ensign
* Cadet

### Highest to lowest for ground army

* Martial lord
* General of the army
* General
* Lieutenant general
* Colonel
* Lieutenant colonel
* Major
* Captain
* Commander
* 1st lieutenant
* 2nd lieutenant
* Sub-lieutenant
* Commander Sergeant major
* Master Sergeant
* Corporal
* Privet first class
* Privet second class
* Enlisted

## MAGN fleets

### Primary fleets

* 1st fleet (aka shield defense force):

1 Judicature class fleet carrier, 3 Everest class dreadnought, 42 Valiant class cruiser, 12 Cobalt class frigate

* 2nd fleet (aka Ocweus defense fleet):

1 Reparation class carrier, 57 Valiant class cruiser, 15 Cobalt class frigate

* 3rd fleet (Crystal station defense fleet):

1 Reparation class carrier, 3 Everest class dreadnought, 36 Valiant class cruiser, 12 Cobalt class frigate

* 4th fleet (Empress defense fleet):

5 Everest class dreadnought, 71 Valiant class cruiser, 22 Cobalt class frigates

* 5th fleet (First patrol fleet):

1 Reparation class carrier, 2 Everest class dreadnought, 21 Valiant class cruiser, 3 Cobalt class frigate

* 6th fleet (Second patrol fleet:

1 Reparation class carrier, 2 Everest class dreadnought, 27 Valiant class cruisers, 4 Cobalt class frigate

* 7th fleet (Third patrol fleet):

1 Reparation class carrier, 2 Everest class dreadnought, 25 Valiant class cruisers, 3 Cobalt class frigate

* 8th fleet (fourth patrol fleet):

1 Reparation class carrier, 2 Everest class dreadnought, 24 Valiant class cruiser, 7 Cobalt class frigate

* 9th fleet (fifth patrol fleet):

1 Reparation class carrier, 2 Everest class dreadnought, 32 Valiant class cruiser, 5 Cobalt class frigate

* 10th fleet (Tribion prime defense fleet):

1 Everest class dreadnought, 55 Valiant class cruiser, 7 Cobalt class frigate

* 11th fleet (Dovona prime defense fleet):

2 Everest class dreadnought, 48 Valiant class cruiser, 51 Cobalt class frigate

* 12th fleet (Octavian defense fleet):

34 Valiant class cruiser, 3 Cobalt class frigate

In total the first 12 fleets of the MAGN are:

* 1 Judicature class fleet carrier
* 7 Reparation class carriers
* 23 Everest class dreadnoughts
* 472 Valiant class cruisers

* 144 Cobalt class frigates

### Secondary fleets

* 13th fleet (Talonis defense fleet):

1 Everest class dreadnought, 37 Valiant class cruiser, 17 Cobalt class frigate

* 14th fleet (Sixth patrol fleet):

1 Everest class dreadnought, 17 Valiant class cruiser, 3 Cobalt class frigate

* 15th fleet (Thrus defense fleet):

3 Everest class dreadnought, 42 Valiant class defense fleet, 9 Cobalt class frigate

* 16th fleet (Seventh patrol fleet):

1 Everest class dreadnought, 19 Valiant class cruiser, 3 Cobalt class frigate

* 17th fleet (Eighth patrol fleet):

1 Everest class dreadnought, 18 Valiant class cruiser, 3 Cobalt class frigate

* 18th fleet (Ninth patrol fleet):

1 Everest class dreadnought, 22 Valiant class cruiser, 3 Cobalt class frigate

* 19th fleet (Tenth patrol fleet):

1 Everest class dreadnought, 34 Valiant class cruiser, 4 Cobalt class frigate

* 20th fleet (Eleventh patrol fleet):

25 Valiant class cruiser, 3 Cobalt class frigate

* 21st fleet (Twelfth patrol fleet):

31 Valiant class cruiser, 5 Cobalt class frigate

* 22nd fleet (Thirteenth patrol fleet):

29 Valiant class cruiser, 6 Cobalt class frigate

* 23rd fleet (fourteenth patrol fleet):

12 Valiant class cruiser, 34 Cobalt class frigate

* 24th fleet (Fifteenth patrol fleet):

16 Valiant class cruiser, 3 Cobalt class frigate

In total the second 12 fleets of the MAGN are:

* 9 Everest class dreadnoughts
* 302 Valiant class cruisers
* 93 Cobalt class frigates

### Miscellaneous:

* 3 Everest class dreadnoughts (assigned between the first 12 fleets but are shuffled between them constantly)
* 125 Valiant class cruisers (assigned to different battle groups and smaller planet defense fleets)
* 221 Cobalt class cruisers (assigned to different battle groups and smaller planet defense fleets)

### Total Mass Alliance Grand Navy fleet:

* 1 Judicature class fleet carrier
* 7 Repramation class carrier

* 35 Everest class dreadnoughts
* 899 Valiant class cruisers
* 458 Cobalt class frigate
* 1,400 total ships