Naval Squadron 109

The Badge for the Hootsforce

Naval Squaldron 109 is an elite military taskforce operated by the ISEOE. Stationed at Dundee Gate the Hootsforce as they are called are the most successful squaldron humanity owns and have participated in every war humanity has been a part of since they were founded. When not in combat they regularly patrol the Milkyway-Andromeda Northern Border or work with empires elsewhere in peacekeeping exercises. Space itself shakes when the Hootsforce arrive, alien empires flee or get destroyed.

## The Hootsforce

### The Badge

One of the only task forces with a badge, this is because of their legendary status. They have a knight in the center of the badge to represent the protection of Earth and her colonies. The wings at the back represent the freedom they grant the people they protect and the hammer is a universal symbol of the Hootsforce's might. The commander wields this hammer or holds it on his belt.

### Leadership

The Hootsforce is overseen by Admiral Agnus but led by Vice-Admiral Ralathor, both travelling aboard the flagship of the fleet, which has changed from ISN Dundee, ISN Salvation, ISN Gloryhammer and the ISN Cymric. Ralathor alone has the training of a usual Space Admiral and Admiral Agnus has a political presence.

### Ships

The force is allowed to borrow other forces Super Star Destroyers such as ISN Warspite but even without them, has 20 super star destroyers, over 70 star destroyers now and the remaining ones are Star Assaulters and Star Frigates. What is not counted are the many star suppliers employed because they are not classed as military vessels.

## History

### Formation

Formed 31st May 2704, Naval Squaldron 109 was just meant to be a stationary taskforce, one to keep peace, but the admirals of the Hootsforce were not content with that, they knew they had the experience to go on attacks and destroy planets. Eventually with the Red Party in charge they were granted that permission.

### Missions

The Hootsforce were deployed on countless missions for peace-keeping. They were effective because of the sheer numbers of warships they earnt and their show of power being great. Tensions between ISEOE and the Heytan Empire had been increasing in 2854 and the Hootsforce were a key part in cooling things down. They wouldn't reach much fame however, but the government did trust them and they were regularly serving the Andromedan-Milkyway Northern Border in 2864.

### Their first Super Star Destroyer

The Hootsforce we're entrusted with the newest Super Star Destroyer, ISN Gloryhammer in 2987, replacing the ISN Salvation as the new flagship. This was a key event, only the most worthy of forces got a chance to use the Super Star Destroyers. However, their fame had yet to reach up to them... Until 3026.

### The Giaga-Human War

The Hootsforce were called upon, this was their moment. The IPS Comet had crashed on a planet owned by the Giaga Empire and war was eventually declared when space companies kept invading Giaga home space, and after the government blamed them. Despite being the first intergalactic war humanity had not won, the Hootsforce proved why they should be the top-squaldron. ISN Warspite had been completed at this time and was borrowed by the taskforce, serving as the temporary flagship. Four Giaga Planets were taken over by the Hootsforce alone, only their warships and marines, something unheard of at the time. They continued their advances, taking many planets as the Giaga Aliens focused on only the key areas and successfully repelled Humanity's attack on their capital in 3033. The treaty for peace was signed on the Warspite herself. To honour the groups efforts they were gifted the newest Super Star Destroyer and got to name it. The ISN Gloryhammer was acquired and in time as well, as the Hootsforce was about to be called into action once again.

### The Heytan-Human War

Stone Pass Barrier was taken over by the Heytan Empire and humanity needed to stage a counter-attack immediately. As it happened, the Hootsforce were already heading there. Joining up with the ISN Warspite and ISN Valiant task forces they staged an attack just seven hours later and in an hour took it back. Eventually, after the hootsforce captured the Heytan outpost of "Hyeardn" which had its name changed to High-Ridge Bastille they struck the main planet for Heyta in 3033, nicknamed 'Heyta' very creatively. The treaty was signed on ISN Gloryhammer and the war was over.

### The Grafeki-Turagcak War

Eventually, a minor war would happen between two non-league empires of only around twenty-four star systems, the Grafeki Empire and the Turagcak Empire. However, what brought humanity into it was when the cargo spaceship ICV Salmon was destroyed by Turagcak alien missiles in a freak accident. The sleeping titan had now woken up, and the war was declared. The Hootsforce flying over their capital was enough to make the Turagcak's surrender.

### The Great Sporeian War

The Hootsforce played a major role in the Sporeian War, to see their roles it's best to read the databank.