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''Hello! I'm SharkSnake, wiki-editor, lore-enjoyer, and local WEYA/EB/CL/CorpSurv fan. This is my homepage (Which will be WIP, of-course). Expect this page to change soon.''
''Hello! I'm SharkSnake, wiki-editor, lore-enjoyer, and local WEYA/EB/CL/CorpSurv fan. This is my homepage (Which will be WIP, of-course). Expect this page to change soon.''
== Lore WIP ==
= Lore WIP =
= United Nations Space Navy =
''[[File:CLF_Emblem.png|center|frameless|360x360px]]''<center>'''<big><big><big>THE COLONY LIBERATION FRONT</big></big></big>'''</center>For years, the colonists here have lived free, far beyond the reach of the [[United_Nations|United Nations]]. But that freedom is now under threat.
The [[United Nations Space Navy]] is a branch of the [[Marines|United Nations Marine Corps]] focused on the operation and maintenance of the UNMC's fleets, as well as handling military logistics for the UNMC.
The sudden arrival of the [[Marines|UNMC]] and their [[UNS_Almayer|ship]], is a harsh reminder that the [[United_Nations|United Nations]] still sees this region as theirs to control.
This branch contains all typical navy related personnel, such as Engineering and Requisitions.
It’s time to show them otherwise. Rally your fellow colonists and make it clear - this is our territory now.
(In the spirit of keeping ranks and their titles easy to comprehend and understand, Navy ranks are not used or applicable to RMC.)
== History ==
''There will be times when our fight feels impossible - standing alone, uncertain against the vastness of our enemy. But remember this: freedom is as natural as life itself. It sparks into existence, ignited by spirit and will.''
Like many [[United Nations]] military branches, the United Nations Space Navy was formed shortly after the formation of the [[Marines|United Nations Marine Corps]] as its primary transportation and ship-combat arm. Although combat was initially limited, the UNSN would see it's first major deployment during [[The Orthis War]], mobilizing hundreds of different warships to aid in the effort to retake Orthis from the rebel force. Because of the forces they brought to bear, the UNSN was confident that they would be able to handle any significant resistance, and would be resting on their laurels as the ground was cleaned up.
The Orthis War would turn into an unmitigated disaster for the United Nations Space Navy. Poor coordination between not only the ground and air forces, but the UN and the [[Three Suns Empire]] would lead to anti-warship surface-to-air batteries destroying many spaceships, and killing thousands. After four years of conflict, and the close of the Orthis War, the UNSN would be left to pick up the remains of their fleets.
''This front exists wherever there is resistance. Every act of defiance, no matter how small, weakens the [[United_Nations|UN]]’s grip. Tyranny is fragile - oppression demands constant vigilance, and it will crack under the weight of resistance.''
In the wake of Orthis, the UNSN was forced to determine the systemic flaws within the Branch. A lack of significant push-back up until the war had lead to many members of the Navy being content and unprepared for legitimate conflict. Failure to communicate and coordinate with other ships, organizations, or groundside forces was also determined to be a substantial point of failure, and resulted in the UNSN reconsidering their organization, training, and preparedness. Eventually, these realizations would lead to substantial reforms, forming a more competent, capable Navy.
''One day, these scattered uprisings will wear down their power until a single act shatters their hold. Endure, resist, and believe. Freedom is inevitable.''
These reforms would bear fruit during [[Operation Justice]]. As a result of strategic reorganization and tactical training, losses among the Navy during Justice would be limited and low, despite the disaster the operation proved to be on the ground.
— Unnamed rebel soldier, 12 hours before the '''[[The Fires of Kharis]]'''.
The Colony Liberation Front, also known as the Free Colonists, is a broad categorical grouping of different cells and groups, formed from a result of growing discontent within the colonies of the Frontier. Originally beginning as peaceful protests, the CLF has transformed into thousands of armed cells and groups, each with their own ideologies and vision of an independent frontier.
In the modern day, the UNSN continues to patrol and watch over their assigned sectors. On the frontier, this watch has proved vital not only for dissuading naval incursions by the [[Socialist Progressive Peoples (SPP)|Socialist Progressive Peoples]], but also mobilizing marine companies to worlds in distress, either from [[Colony Liberation Front (CLF)|rebellious threats]] to more [[Xenonids|exotic dangers]] native to the outer reaches of the United Nations.
== History & Ideology ==
The first Colony Liberation Front group would be considered the government of [[The Orthis War|Orthis]]. Covertly supported by the [[Socialist Progressive Peoples (SPP)|Socialist Progressive Peoples]], they sought to overthrow the [[United Nations|United Nations']] grasp on the colony, and transfer control to the SPP. The plot failed, but it would serve as the first major revolution among the stars. [[Operation Justice]] would also spark some concern among the colonies, as images of widespread destruction and rumors of war-crimes by senior officers of the [[Marines|UNMC]] spread amongst the frontier. [[The Fires of Kharis|Kharis]], however, would be the spark igniting the fires of the CLF. The civilian casualties attributed to the event led many to lose faith in the superpowers. Many would-be Liberation Front guerillas believed that, if their home on the Frontier were to thrive, it would need to be torn away from the distant nations, by force.
== Organization & Operations ==
Broadly, the CLF believes that the United Nations, [[Three Suns Empire]], and/or Socialist Progressive Peoples do not represent their interests and needs, and that they deserve the right to self-determination. Many likewise share a discontent with large Corporations and the influence they hold over their homes. Recruitment to a Colony Liberation Front cell requires only belief and dedication to the cause, meaning that many groups are militias formed from colonial roughnecks, former soldiers, farmers, and other citizens of the Frontier. However, each cell tends to develop their own ideology and ideals. Some may seek to develop a democratic institution, while others fight for charismatic autocrats seeking to establish their own petty kingdoms.
The United Nations Space Navy is split up across multiple different fleets, which are stationed in multiple different regions, from the inner territories to the Frontier. These fleets are further subdivided into Task Forces, which are each tasked with patrolling and protecting an assigned sector.
Task Forces are assigned with different duties depending on the ship class, capabilities, or armament. The UNSN is responsible for patrolling areas of space controlled by the [[United Nations]], but may also be called upon to engage in naval skirmishes with rival powers such as the [[Socialist Progressive Peoples (SPP)|Socialist Progressive Peoples]] when nessecary.
On the border territories, Task Forces are also assigned the duties of border patrol, preventing unlawful incursions. This duty is especially important in the [[The Zephyron Sector]], where the DMZ remains an ever-present factor. Diplomatically deadlocked from posting large-scale fleets to the border of this DMZ, the UNSN has settled for occasionally deploying patrol craft, although they maintain a steady eye on the Demilitarized Zone from local UNMC-aligned space stations, drydocks, and military garrisons.
The UNSN operates many different types of ships, ranging from aircraft carriers and destroyers to frigates and patrol craft. Oftentimes, these ships will have a [[Marines|Marine company]] placed on-board, allowing for most UNSN Task Force ships being capable of responding to distress signals. Patrol Craft are the most well-equipped for such operations, being lightly armed as a trade-off for containing a large, well-equipped Marine compliment.
The Space Navy is also required to maintain the ever-important logistics of the UNMC, with dedicated transport ships moving to refueling stations and naval bases.
== <big>'''Requisitions'''</big> ==
The United Nations Space Navy is tasked with keeping the [[Marines|United Nations Marine Corps]] supplied with all the equipment, ammunition, medical supplies, and other items they need to keep the peace. These goods are brought to local United Nations naval bases, stations, and outposts, which are then transferred onto UNSN vessels during refueling and shore leave.
Historically, the vessels of the UNSN were required to regularly restock after an operation. However, following the installation of the Automated Storage Retrieval System and [[Weston-Yamada#ARES|ARES Mainframe]] onto UNSN ships, the duration of a ship's operational capacity has been extended drastically, allowing for patrol vessels to continue their duties for long periods of time without need to restock.
=== ASRS ===
The Automated Storage Retrieval System is an advanced program capable of sorting, organizing, and retrieving various items from within a ship's hold. Connected to a console placed inside a vessel's requisitions bay, it allows the crew of a ship to request items from within their ship's cargo-hold, which is taken out of their allocated budget and brought up. The key to the ASRS' functionality is the ARES mainframe, which allows the state-of-the-art AI to quickly find the requested items and ship them up; Crews are awarded budget allocation for depositing boxes (Allowing for reuse of crates for other items) and stamped papers (Confirming that the requested items have arrived safetly).
The ASRS is also linked to various equipment racks, which supplies the ship's crew and marines with the gear they need, on demand. The quantity of gear is based on initial threat assessment by the ARES mainframe, as to avoid additional waste and streamline costs. Additional gear is provided to the Requisitions Bay for no additional cost, and available to all marines.
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==== '''Logistics Officer''' ====
'''Ranks:''' Second LT
The Logistics Officer (LO) is responsible for the entire Requisitions department, making sure that they are well stocked and that a constant flow of supplies are being sent down to the deployed marines.
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==== '''Requisitions Technician''' ====
'''Ranks:''' Private / Private First Class / Lance Corporal
The Requisitions Technicians are responsible for delivering supplies to the dropship, making sure the Forward Operating Base is stocked and sorted properly, and saying "No" to marines that demand crayons.
== '''Engineering''' ==
The Engineering Department is responsible for maintaining the complex, multifaceted systems on-board a UNSN vessel. These range from fusion reactors to the weaponry on-board the ship, as well as any dropships, gunships, or fighter-craft contained within a vessel. Although their duties are typically more relaxed during patrol-duty, the engineering team is responsible for keeping the ship in working order when ship-to-ship combat occurs, repairing hull breaches and vital electrical systems to keep the ship working long-enough to either take out hostiles, or retreat from any threats.
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==== '''Chief Engineer''' ====
'''Ranks:''' Second LT, First LT
Coordinate engineering. Keep the power on.
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==== '''Maintenance''' '''Technician''' ====
'''Ranks:''' Private / Private First Class / Lance Corporal
Keep ship powered. Maintain and modify the ship and its dropships.
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==== '''Ordnance Technician''' ====
'''Ranks:''' Private / Private First Class / Lance Corporal
Make custom ordnance for the marines to use. Maintain the orbital cannon and the dropships.
= Provost Marshal Office =
The Provost Marshal's Office is an organization within the [[United Nations|UN]] tasked with ensuring the [[Marine Law|Uniform Code of Military Justice]] is being properly enforced and not being misused aboard UN warships, military bases, and outposts. They are the ultimate authority on anything justice related, and are led by the Provost Chief Marshal.
The PMO has one sub-organization, which is the [[Provost Intelligence Department]], which is usually responsible for UN internal affairs and foreign intelligence.
== Organization ==
The Provost Marshal Office is headed by a Provost Chief Marshal, who is tasked with overseeing the entirety of the PMO, liaising and cooperating with [[High Command|Marine High Command]], and selecting Sector Marshals. Sector Marshals are responsible for handling Provost and Military Police related matters within a specific sector, delegating to their Marshal subordinates to handle more specific incidents and situations on [[Marines|UNMC]] ships.
Beneath the Marshals are Provost Inspectors; often visiting warships and bases for long periods of time, they work to make sure that abuses of authority are not conducted and new members of the Military Police are properly inducted and taught. They are typically the highest authority regarding the [[Marine Law|Uniform Code of Military Justice]] and its interpretation, even above the Commander of the facility they are stationed on, unless a member of the Provost Office is dispatched to the ship.
The Provost Marshal Office maintains a small force of Enforcers, deployed to protect Provost Officials, or to quell mutinies which threaten the safety of the [[United Nations|UN]] and authority of the UNMC.
== Operations ==
The Provost Marshal Office oversees the various operations of the Military Police stationed on [[Marines|UNMC]] and [[United Nations Space Navy|UNSN]] vessels. As each Military Police Department cannot be regularly watched and guided, the PMO will keep a hands-off approach unless a severe breach of [[Marine Law|Marine Law]] has occurred. Another aspect of their role is updating Marine Law to meet the intentions and needs of the Provost Marshal Office, and aiding [[High Command]] with updating Standard Operating Procedures to avoid any conflicts with Marine Law.
As they service only the Military branches of the [[United Nations|UN]], the Provost Marshal Office and by extension, the Military Police under them, are entirely barred from arresting civilians excepting two circumstances; when a civilian violates Marine Law while in an AO or aboard a UN warship, or when authorized to by a Sector Marshal.
== <big>'''Provost'''</big> ==
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==== '''Inspector''' ====
'''Ranks:''' TBA
TBA, [[Inspector Whitelist Introductory]]
==== '''Team Leader''' ====
==== '''Enforcer''' ====
= United Nations Medical Service =
''[[File:UNMed_Emblem.png|center|frameless|360x360px]]''<center> '''<big><big><big>THE UNITED NATIONS MEDICAL SERVICE</big></big></big>'''</center>
The [[United Nations Medical Service]] is a branch of the [[Marines|United Nations Marine Corps]]. Focused on providing medical training and aid, it specializes in a wide range of different fields and disciplines which work to help improve the services they provide.
This branch contains all medical related personnel, from [[United Nations Medical Service#Hospital Corpsman|Hospital Corpsmen]], [[United Nations Medical Service#Chief Medical Officer|Medical Officers]] and [[United Nations Medical Service#Nurse|Nurses]].
== Organization ==
== Organization ==
Unlike the [[Provost Marshal Office]] or [[United Nations Space Navy|UNSN]], the United Nations Medical Service has very little in terms of stratified bureaucracy and ranks. Although all broadly under the UNMS, personnel under it do not follow the orders of higher-ranks within the branch, solely answering to their respective supervisors. As a result, the UNMS lacks a rigid chain of command.
As the Colony Liberation Front is less of an organization as opposed to a broad grouping of distinct factions and cadres, the internal structure is often very disorganized. Cells follow the orders of a Commander, who dictate the ideology and tactics used by the cell. Occasionally, these groups will split due to internal factionalism and rivalries, further muddying the waters of what is considered the CLF.
Despite this, the UNMS is headed by the Surgeon General, who is responsible for establishing the regulations of the branch, publishing documentation regarding medical advice, information, and health warnings, as well as organizing large-scale medical relief or aid efforts. Advising them on various matters are highly-trained military and civilian doctors, representing the best in their fields.
Below the Surgeon General are Medical Officers, each assigned to a sector, which oversee their own force of reserve medical personnel, kept in case of desperate situations requiring more medical support.
== Operations ==
The United Nations Medical Service is responsible for ensuring that all members are trained and equipped for providing medical aid and support, offering lessons and training within both bootcamps, designed to instruct Corpsmen on first-aid services, and Officer Academies, which have courses teaching advanced medical practices, surgeries, and chemical production.
Occasionally, in times of crisis, the UNMS will be tasked with providing medical aid to [[United Nations]] civilian populations, often alongside members of the [[Interstellar Life Rights Council|ILRC]] especially after disasters or devastating conflicts. Such deployment is rare, and often requires situations which have left civilian medical institutions unable to respond, or when such a large population has been displaced and injured that civilian groups cannot properly respond.
During planetary quarantines within UN borders, when UNSN ships are required to blockade a colony, the UNMS will dispatch doctors and scientists to aid virological research and vaccine production, as although they are less specialised for such efforts compared to their civilian counterparts, they offer their own unique experiences and skillsets. Part of the UNMS’ duty is also establishing and regulating quarantine procedures that all branches of the UNMC must follow, following contact with unknown xenofauna or interactions with possibly hazardous bacteriums, viruses, and chemicals.
== <big>'''Medical Bay'''</big> ==
[[File:CMO.png|right]]
==== '''Chief Medical Officer''' ====
'''Ranks:''' Second Lieutenant / First Lieutenant
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for the entire Medical Department, making sure that all the doctors and researchers are equipped and trained.
[[File:Doctor.png|right]]
==== '''Doctor''' ====
'''Ranks:''' Second Lieutenant
The Doctors are responsible for the health and safety of the marines in the Forward Operating Base and onboard the Warship, alongside performing surgical procedures.
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==== '''Field Doctor''' ====
Ranks: TBA
TBA
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Every cell must have resources, and the methods of acquiring their weaponry and equipment varies. Many arm themselves with civilian-grade equipment, while others loot from military surplus depots. Cells aligned with the [[Socialist Progressive Peoples (SPP)|Socialist Progressive Peoples]] will covertly receive equipment from dead-drops and transportation networks, and rarely may be funded by wealthy frontier millionaires seeking to grow their own powerbase by pushing out the larger governments and corporations.
==== '''Nurse''' ====
Typically, cells are small groups, consisting of a dozen or more colonists, representing and fighting for the colony of origin. A few larger cells exist, representing groups which seek to secure independence for areas larger than a local colony or star-system. Although their size provides more sway and legitimacy to discontented colonists, they face greater attention from forces like the [[Colony Marshal Bureau (CMB)|CMB]] or [[Marines|UNMC]], making their position precarious. Occasionally, different cells may cooperate, but these alliances are typically short-lived.
'''Ranks:''' Corporal / Sergeant
The Nurses are medical assistants who cannot perform surgery. They are responsible for stabilizing critical patients by performing CPR and defibrillation.
== Faction Relations ==
Due to the diversity of Colony Liberation Front cells, faction relations are complex, with each having their own stances on the superpowers.
== '''<big>Combat Marines</big>''' ==
=== [[United Nations]] ===
[[File:HosCorpsman.png|right]]
Due to the impact of [[Operation Justice]] and [[The Fires of Kharis]], the United Nations has faced a high degree of activity from CLF cells. Generally, most remain highly hostile to the UN. The only exceptions tend to be smaller cells within the Socialist Progressive Peoples, seeking to defect to the United Nations, although the UN typically avoids acknowledging such groups for optics-related reasons.
==== '''Hospital Corpsman''' ====
=== [[Three Suns Empire]] ===
'''Ranks:''' Private First Class / Lance Corporal / Corporal
Although the UN remains the focal point for many CLF cells, there’s plenty of insurgent groups within the Three Suns Empire. Typically holding anti-corporate stances, due to the TSE’s close relationship with corporate entities such as [[Weston-Yamada]], the diversity of the CLF remains a fact, ranging from SPP-Supported socialist cells, to radical monarchists attempting to restore an autocratic system of royalty.
Hospital Corpsmen are responsible for the health of their squad, their job is to stabilize marines in the field and send them back to the Field Hospital if their wounds are too great.
The Socialist Progressive Peoples could, on paper, be argued to have the most positive relationship with CLF rebels. As a means of destabilizing the UN and TSE, the SPP has a tendency to support many insurgencies with similar ideological beliefs, or who are willing to cooperate with them. However, many cells either distrust the SPP, or are actively rebelling against them within their borders due to a lack of free speech and democratic representation.
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Lore WIP
THE COLONY LIBERATION FRONT
For years, the colonists here have lived free, far beyond the reach of the United Nations. But that freedom is now under threat.
The sudden arrival of the UNMC and their ship, is a harsh reminder that the United Nations still sees this region as theirs to control.
It’s time to show them otherwise. Rally your fellow colonists and make it clear - this is our territory now.
There will be times when our fight feels impossible - standing alone, uncertain against the vastness of our enemy. But remember this: freedom is as natural as life itself. It sparks into existence, ignited by spirit and will.
This front exists wherever there is resistance. Every act of defiance, no matter how small, weakens the UN’s grip. Tyranny is fragile - oppression demands constant vigilance, and it will crack under the weight of resistance.
One day, these scattered uprisings will wear down their power until a single act shatters their hold. Endure, resist, and believe. Freedom is inevitable.
The Colony Liberation Front, also known as the Free Colonists, is a broad categorical grouping of different cells and groups, formed from a result of growing discontent within the colonies of the Frontier. Originally beginning as peaceful protests, the CLF has transformed into thousands of armed cells and groups, each with their own ideologies and vision of an independent frontier.
History & Ideology
The first Colony Liberation Front group would be considered the government of Orthis. Covertly supported by the Socialist Progressive Peoples, they sought to overthrow the United Nations' grasp on the colony, and transfer control to the SPP. The plot failed, but it would serve as the first major revolution among the stars. Operation Justice would also spark some concern among the colonies, as images of widespread destruction and rumors of war-crimes by senior officers of the UNMC spread amongst the frontier. Kharis, however, would be the spark igniting the fires of the CLF. The civilian casualties attributed to the event led many to lose faith in the superpowers. Many would-be Liberation Front guerillas believed that, if their home on the Frontier were to thrive, it would need to be torn away from the distant nations, by force.
Broadly, the CLF believes that the United Nations, Three Suns Empire, and/or Socialist Progressive Peoples do not represent their interests and needs, and that they deserve the right to self-determination. Many likewise share a discontent with large Corporations and the influence they hold over their homes. Recruitment to a Colony Liberation Front cell requires only belief and dedication to the cause, meaning that many groups are militias formed from colonial roughnecks, former soldiers, farmers, and other citizens of the Frontier. However, each cell tends to develop their own ideology and ideals. Some may seek to develop a democratic institution, while others fight for charismatic autocrats seeking to establish their own petty kingdoms.
Organization
As the Colony Liberation Front is less of an organization as opposed to a broad grouping of distinct factions and cadres, the internal structure is often very disorganized. Cells follow the orders of a Commander, who dictate the ideology and tactics used by the cell. Occasionally, these groups will split due to internal factionalism and rivalries, further muddying the waters of what is considered the CLF.
Every cell must have resources, and the methods of acquiring their weaponry and equipment varies. Many arm themselves with civilian-grade equipment, while others loot from military surplus depots. Cells aligned with the Socialist Progressive Peoples will covertly receive equipment from dead-drops and transportation networks, and rarely may be funded by wealthy frontier millionaires seeking to grow their own powerbase by pushing out the larger governments and corporations.
Typically, cells are small groups, consisting of a dozen or more colonists, representing and fighting for the colony of origin. A few larger cells exist, representing groups which seek to secure independence for areas larger than a local colony or star-system. Although their size provides more sway and legitimacy to discontented colonists, they face greater attention from forces like the CMB or UNMC, making their position precarious. Occasionally, different cells may cooperate, but these alliances are typically short-lived.
Faction Relations
Due to the diversity of Colony Liberation Front cells, faction relations are complex, with each having their own stances on the superpowers.
Due to the impact of Operation Justice and The Fires of Kharis, the United Nations has faced a high degree of activity from CLF cells. Generally, most remain highly hostile to the UN. The only exceptions tend to be smaller cells within the Socialist Progressive Peoples, seeking to defect to the United Nations, although the UN typically avoids acknowledging such groups for optics-related reasons.
Although the UN remains the focal point for many CLF cells, there’s plenty of insurgent groups within the Three Suns Empire. Typically holding anti-corporate stances, due to the TSE’s close relationship with corporate entities such as Weston-Yamada, the diversity of the CLF remains a fact, ranging from SPP-Supported socialist cells, to radical monarchists attempting to restore an autocratic system of royalty.
The Socialist Progressive Peoples could, on paper, be argued to have the most positive relationship with CLF rebels. As a means of destabilizing the UN and TSE, the SPP has a tendency to support many insurgencies with similar ideological beliefs, or who are willing to cooperate with them. However, many cells either distrust the SPP, or are actively rebelling against them within their borders due to a lack of free speech and democratic representation.
