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The '''Novella Islands Navy''' ('''NIN''') is the naval branch of the [[Novella Islands Defence Force]], the armed forces of the [[Novella Islands|Social Republic of the Novella Islands]].
The '''Novella Islands Navy''' ('''NIN''') is the naval branch of the [[Novella Islands Defence Force]] (NIDF), the armed forces of the [[Novella Islands|Social Republic of the Novella Islands]]. The largest branch by manpower - although not by expenditure{{efn|The space element of the combined [[Novella Islands Aerospace Force]] accounts for the largest expenditure of the NIDF. Were the air and space divisions to be separated into two branches, the NIN would overtake the space element by a slight margin.}} - it is primarily tasked with interdiction at sea of hostile forces at war, the projection of the Novella Islands' hard power at peace, with a secondary goal of providing various maritime support for allied nations when the need arises.


==History==
==History==


==Structure==
==Structure==
===Carrier battle fleets===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Fleet !! Flagship !! Notes
|-
| First Carrier Battle Fleet || N.I.V. ''Aqis''<br>[[Egalitarian-class aircraft carrier|''Egalitarian''-class]] ||
|-
| Second Carrier Battle Fleet || None{{efn|Following the decommissioning of the former flagship, the [[Defiant-class aircraft carrier|''Defiant''-class]] N.I.V. ''Britannia'', the fleet is without its carrier and flagship, until the [[Egalitarian-class aircraft carrier|''Egalitarian''-class]] N.I.V. ''Aqon'' passes its sea trials and is accepted by the Navy. Accordingly, the entire fleet is inactive for the duration, with its staff on long-service shore leave.}} || Currently without a carrier assigned<br>Scheduled to accept N.I.V. ''Aqon''<br>[[Egalitarian-class aircraft carrier|''Egalitarian''-class]]
|-
| Third Carrier Battle Fleet || N.I.V. ''Valiant''<br>[[Defiant-class aircraft carrier|''Defiant''-class]] || Scheduled to be replaced by N.I.V. ''Cyanth''<br>[[Egalitarian-class aircraft carrier|''Egalitarian''-class]]
|-
| Fourth Carrier Battle Fleet || N.I.V. ''Audacious''<br>[[Defiant-class aircraft carrier|''Defiant''-class]] || Scheduled to be replaced by N.I.V. ''Hathon''<br>[[Egalitarian-class aircraft carrier|''Egalitarian''-class]]
|-
| Fifth Carrier Battle Fleet || N.I.V. ''Intrepid''<br>[[Defiant-class aircraft carrier|''Defiant''-class]] || Scheduled to be replaced by N.I.V. ''Jervo''<br>[[Egalitarian-class aircraft carrier|''Egalitarian''-class]]
|-
| Sixth Carrier Battle Fleet || N.I.V. ''Vanguard''<br>[[Defiant-class aircraft carrier|''Defiant''-class]] || Scheduled to be replaced by N.I.V. ''Rolor''<br>[[Egalitarian-class aircraft carrier|''Egalitarian''-class]]
|-
| Seventh Carrier Battle Fleet || N.I.V. ''Illustrious''<br>[[Defiant-class aircraft carrier|''Defiant''-class]] || Scheduled to be replaced by N.I.V. ''Stahl''<br>[[Egalitarian-class aircraft carrier|''Egalitarian''-class]]
|-
| Eighth Carrier Battle Fleet || N.I.V. ''Endeavour''<br>[[Defiant-class aircraft carrier|''Defiant''-class]] || Scheduled to be replaced by N.I.V. ''Telem''<br>[[Egalitarian-class aircraft carrier|''Egalitarian''-class]]
|-
| Ninth Carrier Battle Fleet || N.I.V. ''Resolute''<br>[[Defiant-class aircraft carrier|''Defiant''-class]] || Scheduled to be replaced by N.I.V. ''Wotan''<br>[[Egalitarian-class aircraft carrier|''Egalitarian''-class]]
|-
| Tenth Carrier Battle Fleet || N.I.V. ''Invincible''<br>[[Defiant-class aircraft carrier|''Defiant''-class]] || Scheduled to be replaced by N.I.V. ''Xeles''<br>[[Egalitarian-class aircraft carrier|''Egalitarian''-class]]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+Standard fleet composition
!Class
!Number
!Role
|-
|''Egalitarian''-class
|1
|Carrier flagship
|-
|''Gungnir''-class
|1
|Long-range surface strike capability
|-
|''Ajax''-class
|2
|Intermediate-range air defence, ballistic missile defence
|-
|''Nautilus''-class
|3
|Intermediate-range surface strike capability
|-
|''Aturia''-class
|5
|Short-range air defence
|-
|''Viper''-class
|2
|Hunter-killer submarine
|-
|''Supply''-class
|3
|Replenishment
|}
===Non-carrier battle fleets===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Fleet!!Flagship!!Notes
|-
|Battle Fleet Alpha||N.I.V. ''Sagittarius''<br>[[Sagittarius-class guided missile cruiser|''Sagittarius''-class]]||
|-
|Battle Fleet Beta ||N.I.V. ''Orion''<br>[[Sagittarius-class guided missile cruiser|''Sagittarius''-class]]||
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+Standard fleet composition
!Class
!Number
!Role
|-
|''Sagittarius''-class
|2
|Flagship, long-range surface strike capability
|-
|''Nautilus''-class
|3
|Intermediate-range surface strike capability
|-
|''Aturia''-class
|5
|Short-range air defence
|-
|''Viper''-class
|2
|Hunter-killer submarine
|-
|''Supply''-class
|2
|Replenishment
|}
===Ballistic missile submarine groups===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Fleet!!Flagship!!Notes
|-
|First Strategic Strike Group||N.I.V. ''Annihilation''<br>[[Cobra-class ballistic missile submarine|''Cobra''-class]]||
|-
|Second Strategic Strike Group||N.I.V. ''Desolation''<br>[[Cobra-class ballistic missile submarine|''Cobra''-class]]||
|-
|Third Strategic Strike Group||N.I.V. ''Destruction''<br>[[Cobra-class ballistic missile submarine|''Cobra''-class]]||
|-
|Fourth Strategic Strike Group||N.I.V. ''Devastation''<br>[[Cobra-class ballistic missile submarine|''Cobra''-class]]||
|-
|Fifth Strategic Strike Group||N.I.V. ''Elimination''<br>[[Cobra-class ballistic missile submarine|''Cobra''-class]]||
|-
|Sixth Strategic Strike Group||N.I.V. ''Eradication''<br>[[Cobra-class ballistic missile submarine|''Cobra''-class]]||
|-
|Seventh Strategic Strike Group||N.I.V. ''Extermination''<br>[[Cobra-class ballistic missile submarine|''Cobra''-class]]||
|-
|Eighth Strategic Strike Group||N.I.V. ''Extinction''<br>[[Cobra-class ballistic missile submarine|''Cobra''-class]]||
|-
|Ninth Strategic Strike Group||N.I.V. ''Obliteration''<br>[[Cobra-class ballistic missile submarine|''Cobra''-class]]||
|-
|Tenth Strategic Strike Group||N.I.V. ''Ruination''<br>[[Cobra-class ballistic missile submarine|''Cobra''-class]]||
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+Standard fleet composition
!Class
!Number
!Role
|-
|''Cobra''-class
|1
|Flagship, strategic nuclear ballistic missile platform
|-
|''Taipan''-class
|1
|Guided missile platform
|-
|''Viper''-class
|2
|Hunter-killer, fleet defence
|}
===Auxiliary fleets===
===Humanitarian fleets===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Fleet!!Flagship!!Notes
|-
|First Relief Fleet||N.I.V. ''Perry''<br>[[Orchestration-class commander cruiser|''Orchestration''-class]]||
|-
|Second Relief Fleet||N.I.V. ''Alliance''<br>''Alliance''-class||Scheduled to be replaced by N.I.V. ''Jeanne''<br>[[Orchestration-class commander cruiser|''Orchestration''-class]]
|-
| Third Relief Fleet||N.I.V. ''Estelle''<br>''Alliance''-class|| Scheduled to be replaced by N.I.V. ''Maximillion''<br>[[Orchestration-class commander cruiser|''Orchestration''-class]]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+Standard fleet composition
!Class
!Number
!Role
|-
|''Orchestration''-class
|1
|Flagship, airlift platform
|-
|''Guardian''-class
|1
|Hospital ship
|-
|''Salvation''-class
|1
|Hospital ship
|-
|''Supply''-class
|1
|Replenishment
|}


==Active Inventory==
==Active Inventory==
===Ships===
===Ships===
====Aircraft Carriers====
====Aircraft carriers====
=====''Defiant''-class Supercarrier=====
=====''Defiant''-class aircraft carrier=====
{{Main|Defiant-class Supercarrier}}
{{Main|Defiant-class aircraft carrier}}
=====''Egalitarian''-class Supercarrier=====
=====''Egalitarian''-class aircraft carrier=====
{{Main|Egalitarian-class Supercarrier}}
{{Main|Egalitarian-class aircraft carrier}}
====Cruisers====
==== Cruisers====
=====''Orchestration''-class Commander Cruiser=====
=====''Orchestration''-class commander cruiser=====
{{Main|Orchestration-class Commander Cruiser}}
{{Main|Orchestration-class commander cruiser}}
=====''Sagittarius''-class guided missile cruiser=====
{{Main|Sagittarius-class guided missile cruiser}}
 
====Destroyers====
====Destroyers====
=====''Ajax''-class air warfare destroyer=====
{{Main|Ajax-class air warfare destroyer}}
===== ''Gungnir''-class guided missile destroyer=====
{{Main|Gungnir-class guided missile destroyer}}
====Frigates====
====Frigates====
=====''Nautilus''-class Heavy Frigate=====
=====''Aturia''-class air warfare frigate=====
{{Main|Nautilus-class}}
{{Main|Aturia-class air warfare frigate}}
=====''Nautilus''-class guided missile frigate=====
{{Main|Nautilus-class guided missile frigate}}


====Submarines====
====Submarines====
====Amphibious Warfare Vessels====
=====''Cobra''-class ballistic missile submarine=====
====Auxiliary Ships====
{{Main|Cobra-class ballistic missile submarine}}
=====''Guardian''-class Hospital Ship=====
=====''Taipan''-class guided missile submarine=====
{{Main|Guardian-class Hospital Ship}}
{{Main|Taipan-class guided missile submarine}}
=====''Salvation''-class Hospital Ship=====
=====''Viper''-class fast attack submarine=====
{{Main|Salvation-class Hospital Ship}}
{{Main|Viper-class fast attack submarine}}
=====''Supply''-class Engineering and Maintenance Ship=====
 
{{Main|Supply-class Engineering and Maintenance Ship}}
====Amphibious warfare vessels====
====Auxiliary ships====
=====''Guardian''-class hospital ship =====
{{Main|Guardian-class hospital ship}}
=====''Salvation''-class hospital ship =====
{{Main|Salvation-class hospital ship}}
=====''Supply''-class fleet support ship=====
{{Main|Supply-class fleet support ship}}


===Aircraft===
===Aircraft===
The Novella Islands Navy operates a variety of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, which are primarily based on its fleet of aircraft carriers. Each of the aircraft in service is based upon a design that was developed in tandem with the Novella Islands Aerospace Force, with any relevant alterations for carrier use where necessary (earning the "C" designation).
The Novella Islands Navy operates a variety of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, which are primarily based on its fleet of aircraft carriers. Each of the aircraft in service is based upon a design that was developed in tandem with the Novella Islands Aerospace Force, with any relevant alterations for carrier use where necessary (earning the "C" designation).
====Fixed-Wing Aircraft====
==== Fixed-wing aircraft====
Based on the Novella Islands Defence Force's overarching air combat doctrine, the Navy's inventory of fixed-wing aircraft is comprised of multiple differing designs, each specialised to be the pinnacle of performance within their class and role. Further, based on this same doctrine, all carrier-based fixed-wing aircraft are designed with both integrated active and passive stealth systems, as a basic requirement for requisition.
Based on the Novella Islands Defence Force's overarching air combat doctrine, the Navy's inventory of fixed-wing aircraft is comprised of multiple differing designs, each specialised to be the pinnacle of performance within their class and role. Further, based on this same doctrine, all carrier-based fixed-wing aircraft are designed with both integrated active and passive stealth systems, as a basic requirement for requisition.


Contrary to the design philosophy of many other navies, the Novella Islands Navy has not prioritised the development or deployment of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft designs, due to the nature of the compromises required to implement such equipment into the airframe. As a result, the Novella Islands only bases its fixed-wing aircraft on vessels that are equipped with both a catapult and arresting wire system. Smaller vessels with aviation facilities are therefore only equipped to operate rotary-wing aircraft.
Contrary to the design philosophy of many other navies, the Novella Islands Navy has not prioritised the development or deployment of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft designs, due to the nature of the compromises required to implement such equipment into the airframe. As a result, the Novella Islands only bases its fixed-wing aircraft on vessels that are equipped with both a catapult and arresting wire system. Smaller vessels with aviation facilities are therefore only equipped to operate rotary-wing aircraft.
=====AF-99C Striker II=====
===== AF-99C Striker II=====
{{Main|AF-99 Striker II}}
{{Main|AF-99 Striker II}}
The AF-99C Striker II is the dedicated attack aircraft design employed by the Novella Islands Navy. Carrying the largest payload of all aircraft in service with the Navy, the Striker II is equipped to deliver devastating tactical strikes with both air-to-ground and air-to-sea missiles, and precision guided bombs. The AF-99 Striker II is the only aircraft in service with the Navy that is capable of fielding the Novella Islands' weapons of mass destruction (most notably, both the [[GNB-3 Guided Nuclear Bomb]] and the [[AANM-2 Air-to-Air Nuclear Missile]]). The Striker II can alternatively field a single cruise missile (once again, notably the [[NCM-7 Nuclear Cruise Missile]]).
The AF-99C Striker II is the dedicated attack aircraft design employed by the Novella Islands Navy. Carrying the largest payload of all aircraft in service with the Navy, the Striker II is equipped to deliver devastating tactical strikes with both air-to-ground and air-to-sea missiles, and precision guided bombs. The AF-99 Striker II is the only aircraft in service with the Navy that is capable of fielding the Novella Islands' weapons of mass destruction (most notably, both the [[GNB-3 guided nuclear bomb]] and the [[AANM-2 air-to-air nuclear missile]]). The Striker II can alternatively field a single cruise missile (once again, notably the [[NCM-7 nuclear cruise missile]]).


Although technically capable of multirole tasking, doubling as a heavy fighter with its air-to-ground ordinance replaced with air-to-air missiles, the Striker II is rarely employed in this role due to the greater characteristics of the F-19 Falcon II or F-77 Condor at their respective roles. Nevertheless, each Striker II in service aboard the carriers of the Novella Islands Navy is able to be rearmed for fighter duties, in a comparable time to the rearming turnaround of both the F-19 Falcon II and F-77 Condor. Striker II pilots are still required to drill for fighter operations in the course of their training.
Although technically capable of multirole tasking, doubling as a heavy fighter with its air-to-ground ordinance replaced with air-to-air missiles, the Striker II is rarely employed in this role due to the greater characteristics of the F-19 Falcon II or F-77 Condor at their respective roles. Nevertheless, each Striker II in service aboard the carriers of the Novella Islands Navy is able to be rearmed for fighter duties, in a comparable time to the rearming turnaround of both the F-19 Falcon II and F-77 Condor. Striker II pilots are still required to drill for fighter operations in the course of their training.


=====EO-103C Oculus=====
=====C-13C Mercury II=====
{{Main|C-13 Mercury II}}
 
===== EO-103C Oculus=====
{{Main|EO-103 Oculus}}
{{Main|EO-103 Oculus}}
The EO-103C Oculus is the dedicated airborne early warning and control aircraft design employed by the Novella Islands Navy. Filling the radar picket and operational director role, the Oculus also has the capability of engaging in electronic warfare to support allies in combat. The largest and heaviest of all aircraft in service with the Navy, it has the both longest operational flight duration and range, at the expense of agility and maximum speed.
The EO-103C Oculus is the dedicated airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft design employed by the Novella Islands Navy. Filling the radar picket and operational director role, the Oculus also has the capability of engaging in electronic warfare to support allies in combat. The largest and heaviest of all aircraft in service with the Navy, it has the both longest operational flight duration and range, at the expense of agility and maximum speed. As a consequence of this - and its inferior intrinsic stealth capabilities, compared to all other Navy aircraft designs - its positioning within the battlespace is well within allied air superiority, where its long-range sensor platforms can fulfil its AEW&C role with little threat.


=====F-19C Falcon II=====
=====F-19C Falcon II=====
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=====F-77C Condor=====
=====F-77C Condor=====
{{Main|F-77 Condor}}
{{Main|F-77 Condor}}
The F-77C Condor is the dedicated beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-superiority fighter aircraft design employed by the Novella Islands Navy. Developed to fill the gap between the interceptor and close-in air-superiority fighter roles, the BVR air-superiority fighter aircraft is equipped with advanced avionics and radar equipment. Though neither exceptionally fast nor particularly manoeuvrable, its specialised hardware allows it to strike incoming targets - as the name suggests - at extreme ranges, before they can pose a significant threat.
The F-77C Condor is the dedicated beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-superiority fighter aircraft design employed by the Novella Islands Navy. Developed to fill the gap between the interceptor and close-in air-superiority fighter roles, the BVR air-superiority fighter aircraft is equipped with advanced avionics and radar equipment. Though neither exceptionally fast nor particularly manoeuvrable, its specialised hardware allows it to strike incoming targets - as its BVR role suggests - at comparatively longer ranges, before they can pose a significant threat.
 
=====I-74C Swift II=====
=====I-74C Swift II=====
{{Main|I-74 Swift II}}
{{Main|I-74 Swift II}}
The I-74C Swift II is the dedicated interceptor aircraft design employed by the Novella Islands Navy. While it is less manoeuvrable than the F-19 Falcon II, and carries far fewer armaments, it is the fastest aircraft in operation within the Navy by a significant margin. The Swift II's primary role is to intercept targets beyond their engagement range, ensuring that they are neutralised before they can pose a threat to the fleet.
The I-74C Swift II is the dedicated interceptor aircraft design employed by the Novella Islands Navy. While it is less manoeuvrable than the F-19 Falcon II, and carries far fewer armaments, it is the fastest aircraft in operation within the Navy by a significant margin. The Swift II's primary role is to intercept targets beyond their engagement range, ensuring that they are neutralised before they can pose a threat to the fleet.


====Rotary-Wing Aircraft====
====Rotary-wing aircraft====
=====AH-12C Talon=====
{{Main|AH-12 Talon}}
=====CH-51C Atlas=====
{{Main|CH-51 Atlas}}
=====RH-80C Vanguard=====
{{Main|R/UH-80 Vanguard}}
=====UH-80C Vanguard=====
{{Main|R/UH-80 Vanguard}}


==Former and Decommissioned Inventory==
==Former and decommissioned inventory==
===Ships===
===Ships===
====Aircraft Carriers====
====Aircraft carriers====
====Cruisers====
====Cruisers====
====Destroyers====
====Destroyers====
====Frigates====
====Frigates====
====Submarines====
====Submarines====
====Amphibious Warfare Vessels====
====Amphibious warfare vessels====
====Auxiliary Ships====
====Auxiliary ships====
===Aircraft===
===Aircraft===
====Fixed-Wing Aircraft====
====Fixed-wing aircraft====
====Rotary-Wing Aircraft====
====Rotary-wing aircraft====
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[[Category:Novella Islands Defence Force]]
[[Category:Novella Islands Defence Force]]
[[Category:Military]]
[[Category:Novella Islands Navy]]
 
==Notes==
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Latest revision as of 05:43, 17 January 2024

The Novella Islands Navy (NIN) is the naval branch of the Novella Islands Defence Force (NIDF), the armed forces of the Social Republic of the Novella Islands. The largest branch by manpower - although not by expenditure[a] - it is primarily tasked with interdiction at sea of hostile forces at war, the projection of the Novella Islands' hard power at peace, with a secondary goal of providing various maritime support for allied nations when the need arises.

History[edit | edit source]

Structure[edit | edit source]

Carrier battle fleets[edit | edit source]

Fleet Flagship Notes
First Carrier Battle Fleet N.I.V. Aqis
Egalitarian-class
Second Carrier Battle Fleet None[b] Currently without a carrier assigned
Scheduled to accept N.I.V. Aqon
Egalitarian-class
Third Carrier Battle Fleet N.I.V. Valiant
Defiant-class		 Scheduled to be replaced by N.I.V. Cyanth
Egalitarian-class
Fourth Carrier Battle Fleet N.I.V. Audacious
Defiant-class		 Scheduled to be replaced by N.I.V. Hathon
Egalitarian-class
Fifth Carrier Battle Fleet N.I.V. Intrepid
Defiant-class		 Scheduled to be replaced by N.I.V. Jervo
Egalitarian-class
Sixth Carrier Battle Fleet N.I.V. Vanguard
Defiant-class		 Scheduled to be replaced by N.I.V. Rolor
Egalitarian-class
Seventh Carrier Battle Fleet N.I.V. Illustrious
Defiant-class		 Scheduled to be replaced by N.I.V. Stahl
Egalitarian-class
Eighth Carrier Battle Fleet N.I.V. Endeavour
Defiant-class		 Scheduled to be replaced by N.I.V. Telem
Egalitarian-class
Ninth Carrier Battle Fleet N.I.V. Resolute
Defiant-class		 Scheduled to be replaced by N.I.V. Wotan
Egalitarian-class
Tenth Carrier Battle Fleet N.I.V. Invincible
Defiant-class		 Scheduled to be replaced by N.I.V. Xeles
Egalitarian-class
Standard fleet composition
Class Number Role
Egalitarian-class 1 Carrier flagship
Gungnir-class 1 Long-range surface strike capability
Ajax-class 2 Intermediate-range air defence, ballistic missile defence
Nautilus-class 3 Intermediate-range surface strike capability
Aturia-class 5 Short-range air defence
Viper-class 2 Hunter-killer submarine
Supply-class 3 Replenishment

Non-carrier battle fleets[edit | edit source]

Fleet Flagship Notes
Battle Fleet Alpha N.I.V. Sagittarius
Sagittarius-class
Battle Fleet Beta N.I.V. Orion
Sagittarius-class
Standard fleet composition
Class Number Role
Sagittarius-class 2 Flagship, long-range surface strike capability
Nautilus-class 3 Intermediate-range surface strike capability
Aturia-class 5 Short-range air defence
Viper-class 2 Hunter-killer submarine
Supply-class 2 Replenishment

Ballistic missile submarine groups[edit | edit source]

Fleet Flagship Notes
First Strategic Strike Group N.I.V. Annihilation
Cobra-class
Second Strategic Strike Group N.I.V. Desolation
Cobra-class
Third Strategic Strike Group N.I.V. Destruction
Cobra-class
Fourth Strategic Strike Group N.I.V. Devastation
Cobra-class
Fifth Strategic Strike Group N.I.V. Elimination
Cobra-class
Sixth Strategic Strike Group N.I.V. Eradication
Cobra-class
Seventh Strategic Strike Group N.I.V. Extermination
Cobra-class
Eighth Strategic Strike Group N.I.V. Extinction
Cobra-class
Ninth Strategic Strike Group N.I.V. Obliteration
Cobra-class
Tenth Strategic Strike Group N.I.V. Ruination
Cobra-class
Standard fleet composition
Class Number Role
Cobra-class 1 Flagship, strategic nuclear ballistic missile platform
Taipan-class 1 Guided missile platform
Viper-class 2 Hunter-killer, fleet defence

Auxiliary fleets[edit | edit source]

Humanitarian fleets[edit | edit source]

Fleet Flagship Notes
First Relief Fleet N.I.V. Perry
Orchestration-class
Second Relief Fleet N.I.V. Alliance
Alliance-class		 Scheduled to be replaced by N.I.V. Jeanne
Orchestration-class
Third Relief Fleet N.I.V. Estelle
Alliance-class		 Scheduled to be replaced by N.I.V. Maximillion
Orchestration-class
Standard fleet composition
Class Number Role
Orchestration-class 1 Flagship, airlift platform
Guardian-class 1 Hospital ship
Salvation-class 1 Hospital ship
Supply-class 1 Replenishment

Active Inventory[edit | edit source]

Ships[edit | edit source]

Aircraft carriers[edit | edit source]

Defiant-class aircraft carrier[edit | edit source]
Main article: Defiant-class aircraft carrier
Egalitarian-class aircraft carrier[edit | edit source]
Main article: Egalitarian-class aircraft carrier

Cruisers[edit | edit source]

Orchestration-class commander cruiser[edit | edit source]
Main article: Orchestration-class commander cruiser
Sagittarius-class guided missile cruiser[edit | edit source]
Main article: Sagittarius-class guided missile cruiser

Destroyers[edit | edit source]

Ajax-class air warfare destroyer[edit | edit source]
Main article: Ajax-class air warfare destroyer
Gungnir-class guided missile destroyer[edit | edit source]
Main article: Gungnir-class guided missile destroyer

Frigates[edit | edit source]

Aturia-class air warfare frigate[edit | edit source]
Main article: Aturia-class air warfare frigate
Nautilus-class guided missile frigate[edit | edit source]
Main article: Nautilus-class guided missile frigate

Submarines[edit | edit source]

Cobra-class ballistic missile submarine[edit | edit source]
Main article: Cobra-class ballistic missile submarine
Taipan-class guided missile submarine[edit | edit source]
Main article: Taipan-class guided missile submarine
Viper-class fast attack submarine[edit | edit source]
Main article: Viper-class fast attack submarine

Amphibious warfare vessels[edit | edit source]

Auxiliary ships[edit | edit source]

Guardian-class hospital ship[edit | edit source]
Main article: Guardian-class hospital ship
Salvation-class hospital ship[edit | edit source]
Main article: Salvation-class hospital ship
Supply-class fleet support ship[edit | edit source]
Main article: Supply-class fleet support ship

Aircraft[edit | edit source]

The Novella Islands Navy operates a variety of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, which are primarily based on its fleet of aircraft carriers. Each of the aircraft in service is based upon a design that was developed in tandem with the Novella Islands Aerospace Force, with any relevant alterations for carrier use where necessary (earning the "C" designation).

Fixed-wing aircraft[edit | edit source]

Based on the Novella Islands Defence Force's overarching air combat doctrine, the Navy's inventory of fixed-wing aircraft is comprised of multiple differing designs, each specialised to be the pinnacle of performance within their class and role. Further, based on this same doctrine, all carrier-based fixed-wing aircraft are designed with both integrated active and passive stealth systems, as a basic requirement for requisition.

Contrary to the design philosophy of many other navies, the Novella Islands Navy has not prioritised the development or deployment of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft designs, due to the nature of the compromises required to implement such equipment into the airframe. As a result, the Novella Islands only bases its fixed-wing aircraft on vessels that are equipped with both a catapult and arresting wire system. Smaller vessels with aviation facilities are therefore only equipped to operate rotary-wing aircraft.

AF-99C Striker II[edit | edit source]
Main article: AF-99 Striker II

The AF-99C Striker II is the dedicated attack aircraft design employed by the Novella Islands Navy. Carrying the largest payload of all aircraft in service with the Navy, the Striker II is equipped to deliver devastating tactical strikes with both air-to-ground and air-to-sea missiles, and precision guided bombs. The AF-99 Striker II is the only aircraft in service with the Navy that is capable of fielding the Novella Islands' weapons of mass destruction (most notably, both the GNB-3 guided nuclear bomb and the AANM-2 air-to-air nuclear missile). The Striker II can alternatively field a single cruise missile (once again, notably the NCM-7 nuclear cruise missile).

Although technically capable of multirole tasking, doubling as a heavy fighter with its air-to-ground ordinance replaced with air-to-air missiles, the Striker II is rarely employed in this role due to the greater characteristics of the F-19 Falcon II or F-77 Condor at their respective roles. Nevertheless, each Striker II in service aboard the carriers of the Novella Islands Navy is able to be rearmed for fighter duties, in a comparable time to the rearming turnaround of both the F-19 Falcon II and F-77 Condor. Striker II pilots are still required to drill for fighter operations in the course of their training.

C-13C Mercury II[edit | edit source]
Main article: C-13 Mercury II
EO-103C Oculus[edit | edit source]
Main article: EO-103 Oculus

The EO-103C Oculus is the dedicated airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft design employed by the Novella Islands Navy. Filling the radar picket and operational director role, the Oculus also has the capability of engaging in electronic warfare to support allies in combat. The largest and heaviest of all aircraft in service with the Navy, it has the both longest operational flight duration and range, at the expense of agility and maximum speed. As a consequence of this - and its inferior intrinsic stealth capabilities, compared to all other Navy aircraft designs - its positioning within the battlespace is well within allied air superiority, where its long-range sensor platforms can fulfil its AEW&C role with little threat.

F-19C Falcon II[edit | edit source]
Main article: F-19 Falcon II

The F-19C Falcon II is the dedicated close-in air-superiority fighter aircraft design employed by the Novella Islands Navy. It is the most agile aircraft design employed by the Navy to date; the use of thrust-vectoring, a double-canard control surface forward of the main lifting wing, and a dedicated reaction control system (utilising technology developed for the Novella Islands' space program) all enable it to dominate any dogfighting engagement with ease. To ensure maximum manoeuvrability within the given aerodynamic characteristics, weight restrictions result in the Falcon II's maximum range and operational duration being far shorter than other aircraft in service.

F-77C Condor[edit | edit source]
Main article: F-77 Condor

The F-77C Condor is the dedicated beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-superiority fighter aircraft design employed by the Novella Islands Navy. Developed to fill the gap between the interceptor and close-in air-superiority fighter roles, the BVR air-superiority fighter aircraft is equipped with advanced avionics and radar equipment. Though neither exceptionally fast nor particularly manoeuvrable, its specialised hardware allows it to strike incoming targets - as its BVR role suggests - at comparatively longer ranges, before they can pose a significant threat.

I-74C Swift II[edit | edit source]
Main article: I-74 Swift II

The I-74C Swift II is the dedicated interceptor aircraft design employed by the Novella Islands Navy. While it is less manoeuvrable than the F-19 Falcon II, and carries far fewer armaments, it is the fastest aircraft in operation within the Navy by a significant margin. The Swift II's primary role is to intercept targets beyond their engagement range, ensuring that they are neutralised before they can pose a threat to the fleet.

Rotary-wing aircraft[edit | edit source]

AH-12C Talon[edit | edit source]
Main article: AH-12 Talon
CH-51C Atlas[edit | edit source]
Main article: CH-51 Atlas
RH-80C Vanguard[edit | edit source]
Main article: R/UH-80 Vanguard
UH-80C Vanguard[edit | edit source]
Main article: R/UH-80 Vanguard

Former and decommissioned inventory[edit | edit source]

Ships[edit | edit source]

Aircraft carriers[edit | edit source]

Cruisers[edit | edit source]

Destroyers[edit | edit source]

Frigates[edit | edit source]

Submarines[edit | edit source]

Amphibious warfare vessels[edit | edit source]

Auxiliary ships[edit | edit source]

Aircraft[edit | edit source]

Fixed-wing aircraft[edit | edit source]

Rotary-wing aircraft[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ The space element of the combined Novella Islands Aerospace Force accounts for the largest expenditure of the NIDF. Were the air and space divisions to be separated into two branches, the NIN would overtake the space element by a slight margin.
  2. ↑ Following the decommissioning of the former flagship, the Defiant-class N.I.V. Britannia, the fleet is without its carrier and flagship, until the Egalitarian-class N.I.V. Aqon passes its sea trials and is accepted by the Navy. Accordingly, the entire fleet is inactive for the duration, with its staff on long-service shore leave.
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