Armed Forces of the Panamoan Republic

The **Armed Forces of the Panamoan Republic**, often referred to as the Panamoan Armed Forces, stand as the formidable guardians of the nation's security and the embodiment of its commitment to defense and sovereignty. Comprising six distinct branches—the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard—these uniformed services collectively form one of Nexonia Prime's most powerful military forces. Led by the President of the Panamoan Republic, who serves as the Commander-in-Chief, and in collaboration with the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Territorial Security (DTS), the Panamoan Military shapes and executes military policy, ensuring the nation's preparedness and security.

Since its inception, the Panamoan Armed Forces have played an instrumental role in shaping the course of the Panamoan Republic's history. From defending the nation's borders, combating terrorism and wars all over the planet to participating in off-world conflicts, these military forces have consistently exemplified valor and commitment to safeguarding the interests and values of the Panamoan Republic. Notably, the Panamoan Military has engaged in numerous off-world conflicts, underscoring its prowess as a force to be reckoned with on Nexonia Prime.

The Panamoan Republic's commitment to defense is reflected in its substantial military budget. In 2010, the military budget reached a staggering 360.5 billion credits, solidifying their Armed Forces status as the planet Nexonia Prime's leading military power. This financial investment enables the armed forces to maintain state-of-the-art equipment, infrastructure, and a highly trained and dedicated personnel.

During the tumultuous period of the *PROJECT-G/NEX War*, the Panamoan Armed Forces underwent a transformative phase, adopting the moniker "**RUBICORE**" to adapt to the constraints imposed by the conflict. Despite the challenges, RUBICORE played a pivotal role in supporting the G/NEX forces in their battle against the malevolent megacorporation PROJECT. Their resilience and determination ultimately contributed to the victory against the forces of corporate tyranny.

In 3026, following the conclusion of the *PROJECT-G/NEX War*, RUBICORE transitioned back to its original identity as the Armed Forces of the Panamoan Republic, recently engaged to the climatic *Legion-Renegade War*. This marked a return to their roots and the continuation of their legacy as a symbol of strength, honor, and unwavering dedication to the Panamoan Republic.

## History

### Origins

The *Armed Forces of the Panamoan Republic*, was founded in July 7th 1705 by the revolutionary president known as Alexandre Maximilian. It was intended to fight wars that threaten the very safety of the country and its citizens alike, fighting off any colonisers in the process. As a result, they are quick to grow in power, technology and manpower as the years progress and firearms advancements becomes more prevalent.

The Panamoan military had reached the most revolutionary age, known as the "Wild West," or the Panamoan frontier, during the nineteenth century. The military had to contend with ever-expanding borders, outlaws, terrorists, and even supernatural phenomena such as demons from hell and werewolves throughout this time period.

### Global War

During the *Global War*, Many were frustrated by the Panamoan way of warfare, especially the officers who could not call upon the resources that their enemy could. The common soldier was annoyed that the Panamoan infantry declined to “fight fairly” and relied heavily on artillery and airpower to soften resistance.

Panamoan were bolder than the cautious Aryan but did not charge recklessly on offence, nor did they push relentlessly forward like the Evalkans, taking huge casualties in the process. Panamoan Army doctrine for units at every level was what they called the holding attack. It was designed to take advantage of the Panamoan superiority in logistics, artillery, and close air support to reduce casualties and it was very successful.

When placed on defence, the Panamoans rarely retreated and collapsed like the 1940 Monterissan army. When the front lines were overrun in the *Battle of the Icy Front*, the Panamoan withdrew to small and defendable pockets of resistance in St. Moul, Nagstill, and held Hulganbourne Ridge until the front stabilised and relief could arrive.

Panamoan contribution to the war effort until the victory was, indeed, substantial and very important. But often when people are talking contribution, they are talking loss. The Aryans and the Evalkans lost much more to GW than the Panamoans did. The Panamoans ultimately ended up gaining, as in the aftermath of GW that set the stage for the Superpower War, where the Panamoan Republic was one of two major players. And then the old empire of Evalka collapsed forty years later.

### Superpower War

The Panamoan Republic and the Second Empire of Evalka after the Global War was over for Supremacy in the planet as the Superpower War. The Panamoan Republic became the representative of the capitalist countries, and the *Second Empire of Evalka* became the representative of communism. This lead to the downfall of the Second Empire and the *Third Empire of Evalka*, was born. This is the current state of the nation known as Evalka. Unlike other wars, the Superpower war was mostly a race between two powerful nations, seeing who is better in terms of the space race, status as a superpower and technology.

### Modern Warfare

As the 1990s became the beginning of modern-technology war, the Panamoan Republic stood up for third world countries, such as Heliga and Razikstan, as they have engaged in various operations such as *Desert Storm*, *Razikstani War* and *War of the Woodlands*. Notably, as the planet Nexonia Prime disproportionately became so advanced in interstellar travel and opened their doors to off-planet warfare, the Panamoan military formed the bulk of the NXSC Armed Forces and fought in galactic conflicts such as *Operation Firestorm*, *Operation Molten Lands*, *Operation Hammer* and the eponymous *Nexonia-Boreas War*.

This also includes the *Second Galactic War*, wherein Nexonia Prime was pivotal in the Galactic Republic's victory over the Dread Legion. Moreover, it also proved the alliance between Nexonia Prime and Nexiutron, the latter which has gigantic alien robots.

### Advanced Warfare

After the planet Nexonia Prime has decided to stay neutral from subsequent operations, the Panamoan military and the other forces have tackled on a futuristic world where corporations have been as strong as a first-rate military. Notably, they handled Alien invasions smoothly, even if the aliens have managed to get past the planet's *Orbitallic* ring defences. However, they later fought the brutal Colossians again eight hundred years later, during *Progenitor*.

### RUBICORE

The entire Armed Forces of the Panamoan Republic fell during the era of PROJECT, as the nefarious megacorporation saw unending rise in their power and used it to take over the planet, including powerful nations such as Evalka, Aryaine Kingdom and Rutherland. However, former NXSC Admiral, Frederick Parangosky, have reformed them under the codename of "RUBICORE".

As RUBICORE, they are pivotal on turning the tide of the war effort against PROJECT themselves. This allowed them to become allies with the G/NEX, a resistance movement whose goal was to overthrow the megacorporation to earn nevanity's freedom and saving the planet. As the megacorporation hunted their resources, MERCS was created to deal with those matters. All while they have proven to become powerful enough to found an alliance and finally destroy PROJECT for good.

They are also responsible for creating a museum for PROJECT and G/NEX alike, complete with their paraphernalia, figures and replicas of their weaponry. Frederick Parangosky was also responsible for Fiona Vance on motivating her to lead the G/NEX into something better: A legion of heroes, and warriors alike. Notably, as General Parangosky is over a thousand years old and can only rely on age-repellant machines for so long, he has appointed a new General in case he dies.

### Bygone: The Uprising

In the *New Generation of Heroes*, the Panamoan military is highly responsible for safeguarding their country from any internal or external threats that threaten their land, all while using firearms from the early twenty first century, as per conventions that prevent the use of advanced firearms starting at the year of origin being of 2040 and above. Regardless, they are still extremely formidable, to the point of S.O.L.A.C.E becoming one of their main opponents, as their presence in the Panamoan Republic was due to their fronts that cover their activities. Without hesitation, they assisted the Legion of heroes as they fought both the corporation and the renegade society, which Seeker implied to them that they are intending to restore PROJECT, through the use of violence. They notably established their presence in Avarshi after the NEW/G triumphed over the Corporate Renegades during *Brightblasting Adventure*.

During the events of *Anti-Corporations*, the Panamoan military is on the defensive as S.O.L.A.C.E appears to have taken over a major part of the country, refusing to budge and give up their strength, allowing the corporation's killings to fall below what most would consider a massacre. During *Unshakeable Revelation*, they constructed a perimeter around the NEW/G headquarters, allowing them to defend against the enormous danger of the renegade army and S.O.L.A.C.E, until the CHIMERA superweapon fired on them, causing massive casualties and leaving no legionnaires missing.

After recovering from their losses when *The Next Warmother* arises, the Army and Marines managed to invade Avarshi for a simple reason: Destroy the renegades. They were successful on destroying the Inner Haven, to the point of guarding every bit of the ruins, which paralleled the same thing with S.O.L.A.C.E. Notably, the soldiers have taunted the surrendering renegades about their satellite laser, proving that they have destroyed it through the planet's space navy by sending one ship to annihilate it into oblivion. The Panamoan soldiers have decided to stay in the country, prepared to face whatever threat shall rise in the northern lands.

What is arguably their biggest operation in history was Operation: Iron Hammer, in which they helped collaborate with the Clemirosans and the Legionnaires as they all fought for one goal, and that is to end the Societas Renegare once and for all. This was done during New Heroes, Another Ultimatum, wherein they have deployed an invasion force to flush out the renegades to finally enact the end of their chapter. Most importantly, they were able to discover everything about the secret new base as the battle has come to an end, sustaining moderate to no casualties.

After the end of a new war, the military has hit a new level of inactivity, to the point of training their troops intensively. Frederick Parangosky was later hit by a stroke, and just as planned, he has the authority for them to appoint a new General whenever he dies.

## Structure

The **Armed Forces of the Panamoan Republic** is composed of six coequal military service branches. Five of the branches, the *Panamoan Army*, *Amphibious Panamoan Marine Corps*, *Panamoan Navy*, *Aerospace Panamoan Air Force*, and *Panamoan Space Force* are organised under the Department of Defence's military departments. The Panamoan State Coast Guard is nominally under the Department of Motherland Security, but may be transferred to the Department of Defence's Department of the Navy (which is the civilian entity that oversees the coequal Panamoan Marine Corps and Panamoan Navy) at the direction of the president or congress. With the exception of the Coast Guard, the military services only organise, train, and equip forces. The unified combatant commands are responsible for operational control of non-service retained forces.

In terms of troops, the Panamoan Armed Forces are one of the largest military in the planet. They recruit from a broad pool of professional volunteers. Although military conscription was once utilised in the PAR, it has not been used since 1975. The Conscription Service System preserves the authority to conscript males, and all male citizens and residents residing in the PAR between the ages of 18 and 25 are required to register with the service.

### Branches

* **Panamoan Army**: The ground forces responsible for land-based operations, including ground warfare, reconnaissance, and defense.
* **Amphibious Panamoan Marine Corps**: Highly trained for both amphibious operations, the Marine Corps excel in amphibious assaults and expeditionary missions.
* **Panamoan Navy**: A maritime force tasked with safeguarding the nation's coastal waters and projecting naval power globally.
* **Aerospace Panamoan Air Force**: The Air Force dominates the skies and conducts air-based operations, aerial defense, and strategic bombing.
* **Panamoan Space Force**: The guardians of outer space, the Space Force is responsible for defending orbital assets, satellite communication, and ensuring space superiority.
* **Coast Guard**: Protecting the nation's maritime interests, the Coast Guard enforces maritime laws, conducts search and rescue operations, and ensures maritime security.

The Armed Forces of the Panamoan Republic collectively embody the nation's commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty, protecting its citizens, and preserving the values and freedoms that define the Panamoan Republic on Nexonia Prime.

### Members

*Important notice: This will only display current day personnel, as of 3026.*

* General Frederick Parangosky
* Soon-to-be General Russell Wagner
* Lieutenant General Andrew Salvern
* Colonel George "Kingpin" McDonnell
* Captain Aldrin Wesker
* Captain Raphael Howlett
* 2nd Lieutenant William Cormack
* 2nd Lieutenant Harvey Draven
* Platoon Sergeant Dolph Maxim
* Master Sergeant Benjamin Watson
* Staff Sergeant David Price
* Sergeant Jesse Fox
* Sergeant Jody Stone
* Sergeant Sidney Hughes
* Sergeant Leslie Fletcher
* Sergeant Gene Palmer
* Sergeant Pierson Rozan
* Lance Corporal Alan Vayne
* Lance Corporal Youssef Honsou
* Lance Corporal Alan Baker
* Corporal Xophia Nantz
* Corporal Jerry Durant
* Private Oscar Nicholson
* Private Trevor Morrison
* Private Kendrick Ward
* Private Kai Coffey
* Private Nathan Lynn
* Private Levi Hubbard

## Arsenal

Since the cultural reset that the entire Nexonia Prime has undergone following PROJECT's defeat and the end of their war, all hyper-advanced weaponry has now been prohibited, in accordance to the Future Weapons Withdrawal Act, conventional weapons originating in the 21st century are the only viable arms to be used by all recognised military forces throughout the planet.

Having said that, small arms provided to the Panamoan military and foreign countries use firearms from the twenty-first century, notably those manufactured in the late 2000s.

### Assault Rifles

* M6A1-LB - Standard Issue, 3025-Present
* M6A1 - Standard Issue, 3025-Present
* M6 Series
* MK16A5
* MK16A4
* LVMR-16
* LVMR
* LVMC
* LV-PDW
* RC556

### Battle Rifles

* SMCR-H
* SMCR-H ELITE (Limited use)

### Precision rifles

* TAC-408
* Locus v.08
* REM-308 SARS
* MK24 SWS

### Submachine guns

* MK9 Ripper
* MK25 Slimbreak
* MK25 Windbreaker

### Shotguns

* SG780
* MK1216

### Sidearms

* RIA-57
* MR6
* Timber Warrior
* M45E1
* RIA-UCP
* MK9a4

### Launchers

* FHJ
* DARPA-80

## Vehicles

The Armed Forces of the Panamoan Republic has a wide array of military vehicles at their disposal, ready for anything and anywhere.

### Ground Vehicles

* Textron Crossroad
* DIRT RACER
* BULLDOG Mk. 2 ATV - 80% Phased Out
* MR-C Tortoise
* MK6A5 Titan - 90% Phased Out
* M7A3 Rhino - Replaced
* M7AX Rhino - New tank
* MK12 Forge

### Aerial Vehicles

* A-15 PURSUER
* BHC SEEKER
* HIGH MOTHER

## Facilities

The Armed Forces of the Panamoan Republic has a number of bases located all around the planet. The most notable one is the Octagon.

### Bases

* Fort Baxter
* Fort Cassus
* FOB Bravado
* Fort Jackson

## Trivia

### General

* Continued Military Dominance: In 3028, the Armed Forces of the Panamoan Republic (AFPAR) maintain their status as the most powerful military force on Nexonia Prime. Their strength remains unrivaled, with private military corporations like NONA coming close but still falling short. Even the Evalkan Ground Forces, long-time rivals, lag slightly behind the military might of the AFPAR.
* Alpha Warriors: Among the elite units of the AFPAR, both the Amphibious Panamoan Marine Corps and the Army have had a select few known as "Alphas." These Alpha individuals are the superior species in Nexonia Prime, representing the superhuman counterparts of the regular Nevians. Possessing heightened abilities and unparalleled combat skills, Alphas are capable of executing the most challenging missions with precision and finesse. The most iconic of these Alphas is Wolfgang Bale, a legendary figure whose fate remains shrouded in mystery after his retirement following the PROJECT-G/NEX War.
* M7 Rhino Series: Since the 1990s, the backbone of the AFPAR's armored divisions has been the M7 Rhino, a formidable tank known for its power and versatility. Over the years, it underwent several upgrades, evolving into the M7A1 and M7A2 versions. However, in the late 2020s, the military unveiled the cutting-edge M7A3, which saw significant service despite its relatively short time in active duty due to the emergence of the MK6 Titan.
* The M7AX Rhino: In 3026, the AFPAR introduced the pinnacle of tank technology with the M7AX Rhino. This advanced iteration was designed to surpass contemporary main battle tanks like the Type 23, T-1E Arma, and T-7 Ragna. Its advanced features, superior armor, and firepower solidified the AFPAR's position as a military powerhouse on Nexonia Prime.
* MK6 Titan Replacement: The year 3026 marked a significant transition for the AFPAR as the MK6 Titan was phased out and replaced by the cutting-edge M7AX Rhino. This change in armored vehicle technology represented a strategic shift in the military's approach to ground warfare, emphasizing the shift back to traditional tank design.
* The real reason why RUBICORE was able to build their forces quickly is due to being formed by Frederick Parangosky, serve as their general, and use the available assets from the Panamoan military and the humongous Nexon Prime Space Command.
* They're still the most powerful military on the entire Nexonia Prime. No other military has that large numbers of active personnel in the NXSC Armed Forces as much as the Panamoan Republic itself.
* RUBICORE is not that different from the AFPAR itself.
* 23% of their active personnel are included in the NXSC Armed Forces themselves.
* PROJECT was able to cripple them in 2999 with relative ease. S.O.L.A.C.E later worsened the situation, as they have held their leaders hostage
* When RUBICORE is transitioned into Armed Forces of the Panamoan Republic, they created a large museum for both G/NEX and the former.
* They used 21st century weapons in the *Legion-Renegade War*, but their vehicles are those from the year 2020 onwards.

### Developmental Notes

* In *Dawn of Era: An Uprising*, their firearms usually originate within the year 2013-2022. This was under the agreement of the officials to follow the infamous future weapons act.
	+ However, they fielded the M6 Series, a Rubicon weapon platform for their standard service weapons, overshadowing the return of the MK16 and LVMR rifles.
* The Space Force of the AFPAR is a crucial component of the military's broader strategic capabilities. It is seamlessly integrated into the Nexon Prime Space Command, which oversees all aspects of space-based operations and defense. This interconnected approach ensures that the AFPAR maintains supremacy not only on land but also in the vast expanse of space, safeguarding the Panamoan Republic's interests beyond the planet's atmosphere.
* Here are camouflage patterns:
	+ For the modern part, the Army is issued by CORE, while the Marine is the Marine Camouflage Pattern.
	+ In 3026, the camouflaged fatigues is now provided by CORE, which designs highly successful camo patterns such as *Foliage Core*, *Aridcore*, *Stonecore*, *Arid Hybrid Core*, *Multi Core* and *Foliage Core*.
	+ Marines no longer use the MCP series.
* In 3026, their budget is instantly massive.
* In *True Ultimatum*, they transferred 50% of their resources to the Nexon Prime Space Command, in secret.
* When it comes to standard issue weapons:
	+ In the 21st century, it is the MK16A4, MK5 replacing the MK4A1 after its brief but proven upgrade and the STK-416
	+ Through the years 2020 and above the MK16A4 is being phased out in favour of the MK16A5 and the ACR series, while also the higher caliber MRX SPEAR has been used when longer range combat and heavy armour is present in the battlefield. However, the M6 series took the military by storm and replaced the two aforementioned assault rifles.
	+ Then the MK16A4 became a common weapon to wide operations to the NXSC in the 28th century. The "NXSC-fied" version, the M-106A, then replaced it as a permanent standard weapon for the NXSC Army and Marines. They were later suceeded by the MA1B years later.
	+ Since the 2040s, they rely on the ABR system. They also retained their arsenal from the 2040s to 2060s during the PROJECT era. The M6 platform was short lived...
	+ In the 2070s and **all** subsequent years minus the *PROJECT-G/NEX War*, they've become dependent on MILITECH.
	+ At the new era, Panamoan forces utilise a mixture of the newly introduced M6A1 System, the MK16A5 and LVMR, and finally the STK for special operators.