TF Ministry of Defense
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) serves as the military branch of the Trade Federation. This all-important aspect of the Trade Federation defends Federation territories from invasion in wartime, and keeps law and order in them in peacetime. This ministry also guards Trade Federation building projects, provides escorts for important personnell, and patrols trade routes to and from Trade Federation Space. The MoD is divided into two departments, the Department of the Navy and the Department of the Army.
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Establishment
The establishment of the Trade Federation led to many amazing celebrations all over the galaxy, but with the good came the bad. The Trade Federation had to have a strong defensive system, to protect it's assets and it's territory. This led to the creation of the Ministry of Defence.
Responsibilities
The Ministry of Defence was responsible for the protection of the territory of the Trade Federation. Without a strong command structure, the Ministry would have buckled under the pressure very early in the Trade Federation's history. The Ministry is responsible for the protection of the Glythe Sector, and all systems that the Trade Federation is currently in control of.
Chain of Command
All defence forces need a clear Chain of Command to function at maximum efficiency, and the Trade Federation has a very clear one. From the Minister of Defence to the enlisted pilots. (See image for detail)
Department of the Navy
The Department of the Navy consists of all space forces in the Ministry of Defence. The Federation Navy has many tools at its disposal. From planetary starfighters to the distinctive Lucrehulk-class battleship. The Navy is also the spearhead of the Federation's Armed Forces. They are always the first to arrive and the last to leave. The Navy will also blockade enemy systems guaranteeing air and space superiority so the Army can work unopposed. This Navy also maintains scanner blankets in important systems under the control of the Trade Federation, and provides escort services to important diplomats or cargo in transit through Trade Federation space. The current Commander of the Navy is Legate Daniel Zorg.
Lucrehulk 3210 Battleship
When originally constructed, the Lucrehulk was not designed for war but for large scare cargo freighters for the commercial fleets of the Trade Federation. At over three kilometers in diameter, the enormous vessels resemble flattened disks with a central sphere containing the ship's bridge and reactor assemblies. The disk is broken at the front of the craft, revealing two mammoth docking bays lined with forward docking claws. When the Neimoidians secrectly began building up their armed forces one of their first things they did was to convert their cargo freighters into battleships. The idea beind the design was that instead of putting turbolasers on the large vessel, it would use a large number of heavy lasers canons for anti-starfighter defense. Numerious support craft would escort the Lucrehulk and provide it with the anti-capitalship firepower it would need. Though to some this seems like its bigest weakness, it allows the Lucrehulk to keep its huge hanger bays. These huge hanger bays allow for the Lucrehulks to hold an entire invasion army within its hull.
C-9979 Landing Ship
Haor Chall Engineering was given a contract by the Trade Federation to create and landing ship to be used to transport the huge battle droid army's from the large capital class ships to the planets that were being invaded bellow. Their unique design and large wingspan strike terror into those whom these ships are brought upon. The specially built C-9979 transport ship can hold heavy armor and legions of troops throughout the habitable volume contained within its hull. The C-9979's immense wings are removable for ease of storage and docking. When deployed, powerful tensor field generators bind the wings to the craft, and strengthen the vessel's overall structural integrity. Capable of being piloted by an entire crew of droid pilots. Small fleets of these ships are capable of being directed by one sentient being aboard a droid control ship. Now that Haor Chall Engineering has changed its focus to vehicles, the Trade Federation now builds these massive deployment weapons of war itself thought the demand for such ships have diminished. In past days the C-9979 were used to transport Battle Droid from Lucrehulk 3210 Battleships to the surface of a planet. But now the Lucrehulks descend upon the planets themselves, and the C-9979s are used for missions where a Lucrehulk would be overkill.
Department of the Army
The Department of the Army consist of all the ground forces in The Ministry of Defence. The Army is responsible for front line combat, territorial occupation and garrisoning troops where the are needed. The Army will also guard important planet side military and political installations, as well as providing guard patrols for important Trade Federation development projects and personnel.
Armoured Assault Tank
The Armored Assault Tank is the perfect marriage of repulsorlift and heavy armor, resulting in formidable floating tanks that form the frontline of armored infantry divisions. It is a fearsome design studded with heavy artillery. Its turret-mounted primary laser cannon has long-range destructive capability and is bracketed by a pair of pylon-mounted secondary laser cannons. A pair of forward-facing short range blaster cannons round out the AAT's energy-weapon complement. Contained in the forward edge of the tank's armored repulsorlift shroud are six energized shell projectile launchers capable of delivering specialized payloads. The tank contains three separate magazines from which to draw warheads: high-energy shells encased in a cocoon of plasma for incredible speed and penetration power, specialized armor-piercing warheads and high-explosive shells.
Single Trooper Aerial Platform
STAPs or Single Troop Aerial Platforms are quick and deadly support vehicles. These slim and agile craft can provide quick assaults with their powerful side thrusters and dual blaster emplacements. The single rider controls the slender speeder with a combination of hand movements and foot petals, giving the pilot full control. Using a stiff ratio mixing replusorlifts with thrust, the STAP is able to stay airborne with a minimum of load making it extremely maneuverable and efficient.
