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==Organization==
 
==Organization==
The '''Royal Zalkentian Navy''' has multiple different organizations under it. Procurement of aircraft and ships is handled by the Naval Ordinance Bureau. However, with regards to combat services, there are three within the Navy. These branches are the '''Royal Zalkentian Fleet Air Force''', the '''Royal Zalkentian Fleet Surface Arm''', and the '''Royal Zalkentian Fleet Submarine Arm'''.
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The '''Royal Zalkentian Navy''' has multiple different organizations under it. Procurement of aircraft and ships is handled by the Naval Ordinance Bureau. However, with regards to combat services, there are three within the Navy. These branches are the '''Royal Zalkentian Fleet Air Force''', the '''Royal Zalkentian Fleet Surface Fleet''', and the '''Royal Zalkentian Fleet Submarine Arm'''.
   
 
=== Royal Zalkentian Fleet Air Force ===
 
=== Royal Zalkentian Fleet Air Force ===
 
The '''Royal Zalkentian Fleet Air Force''' is a relatively new development for the Navy, as a carrier was not considered until the year 2198 due to the cost of operation. The '''Fleet Air Force (FAF)''' is primarily comprised of volunteers from the [[Zalkentian Air Force|'''Royal Zalkentian Air Corps (RZAC)''']], which is reflected by the equipment that is utilized. The aircraft that are used in the FAF primarily consists of modified '''RZAC''' land-based aircraft, such as the [[Tenrai Advanced Aeronautics|Tenrai]] [[Tenrai Model 72|Model 72]] and [[Lesk Aircraft Corporation|LAC]] [[Type 11 Invicta]]. The decision to do this was to reduce the training costs for the pilots in the FAF, while still providing capable airframes and pilots to the Navy. Production of the '''RZN'''-'''RZAC''' jointly developed [[Tenrai Advanced Aeronautics|Tenrai]] [[Tenrai SF-1|SF-1]] has slowly begun to ramp up in recent years, which has led to these aircraft being integrated into the FAF, slowly phasing out the Invicta. Invicta airframes have slowly ended up in the hands of the RZAC, with some ending up as combat trainers for the FAF.
 
The '''Royal Zalkentian Fleet Air Force''' is a relatively new development for the Navy, as a carrier was not considered until the year 2198 due to the cost of operation. The '''Fleet Air Force (FAF)''' is primarily comprised of volunteers from the [[Zalkentian Air Force|'''Royal Zalkentian Air Corps (RZAC)''']], which is reflected by the equipment that is utilized. The aircraft that are used in the FAF primarily consists of modified '''RZAC''' land-based aircraft, such as the [[Tenrai Advanced Aeronautics|Tenrai]] [[Tenrai Model 72|Model 72]] and [[Lesk Aircraft Corporation|LAC]] [[Type 11 Invicta]]. The decision to do this was to reduce the training costs for the pilots in the FAF, while still providing capable airframes and pilots to the Navy. Production of the '''RZN'''-'''RZAC''' jointly developed [[Tenrai Advanced Aeronautics|Tenrai]] [[Tenrai SF-1|SF-1]] has slowly begun to ramp up in recent years, which has led to these aircraft being integrated into the FAF, slowly phasing out the Invicta. Invicta airframes have slowly ended up in the hands of the RZAC, with some ending up as combat trainers for the FAF.
   
===Royal Zalkentian Navy Surface Arm===
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===Royal Zalkentian Navy Surface Fleet===
 
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===Royal Zalkentian Navy Submarine Arm===
 
===Royal Zalkentian Navy Submarine Arm===
The '''Royal Zalkentian Navy Submarine Arm''' is one of the combat organizations within the '''Royal Zalkentian Navy''', and is a core part of the naval operations.
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The '''Royal Zalkentian Navy Submarine Arm''' is one of the combat organizations within the '''Royal Zalkentian Navy''', and is a core part of the naval operations. Established in 2190, the Submarine Arm was initially tasked with Anti-Submarine R&D, along with naval intelligence and counter-intelligence. However, after the '''[[Type 271 Submarine]]''' was developed, the role of the service changed to become an active combat force. The Submarine Arm currently operates 7 vessels, but this number is planned to increase to 15 as part of the '''New Navy Plan (NNP)''', with potentially more hulls being produced after the first 15 are finished.
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==== Doctrine ====
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The '''Royal Zalkentian Navy Submarine Arm''' has a doctrine centered around multi-role capabilities, like the Surface Fleet, and emphasizes the importance of the Chain of Command and Operational Initiative. Submarine commanders are encouraged to operate within mission parameters by relying on their own instinct in the moment, which helps to prevent operational stiffness and complete dependence on orders from '''Submarine Command'''. However, this doctrinal decision has the unwanted side effect of encouraging glory hunting, so commanders are trained to weigh their current situation against their desire to be labelled as a "war hero". Two of the main roles that the Submarine Arm is trained in is the disruption of surface vessels and an active hunter-killer role against both submarines and surface ships.
   
 
==Equipment==
 
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Revision as of 01:35, 14 June 2024

RZN
Royal Zalkentian Navy
Founded 7 March, 2182
General Nature Military
Motto The Holy Wind Shall Guide Us.
Headquarters Lesk, Zalkent
Membership Zalkent
Supreme Naval Commander Chūichiro Nakamura


Insignia
Zalkent Kingdom Flag.png
Ensign
Ships operated
Aircraft carrier Valkyrie Class
Battleship Morser Class
Admiral Nakamura Class
Destroyer Hikaze Class
Submarine Type 271
Aircraft flown
Attack Tenrai Model 72
Fighter Tenrai SF-1
Type 11 Invicta
Tenrai Model 72


The Royal Zalkentian Navy is the naval service branch of the Zalkentian armed forces.

History

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Organization

The Royal Zalkentian Navy has multiple different organizations under it. Procurement of aircraft and ships is handled by the Naval Ordinance Bureau. However, with regards to combat services, there are three within the Navy. These branches are the Royal Zalkentian Fleet Air Force, the Royal Zalkentian Fleet Surface Fleet, and the Royal Zalkentian Fleet Submarine Arm.

Royal Zalkentian Fleet Air Force

The Royal Zalkentian Fleet Air Force is a relatively new development for the Navy, as a carrier was not considered until the year 2198 due to the cost of operation. The Fleet Air Force (FAF) is primarily comprised of volunteers from the Royal Zalkentian Air Corps (RZAC), which is reflected by the equipment that is utilized. The aircraft that are used in the FAF primarily consists of modified RZAC land-based aircraft, such as the Tenrai Model 72 and LAC Type 11 Invicta. The decision to do this was to reduce the training costs for the pilots in the FAF, while still providing capable airframes and pilots to the Navy. Production of the RZN-RZAC jointly developed Tenrai SF-1 has slowly begun to ramp up in recent years, which has led to these aircraft being integrated into the FAF, slowly phasing out the Invicta. Invicta airframes have slowly ended up in the hands of the RZAC, with some ending up as combat trainers for the FAF.

Royal Zalkentian Navy Surface Fleet

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Royal Zalkentian Navy Submarine Arm

The Royal Zalkentian Navy Submarine Arm is one of the combat organizations within the Royal Zalkentian Navy, and is a core part of the naval operations. Established in 2190, the Submarine Arm was initially tasked with Anti-Submarine R&D, along with naval intelligence and counter-intelligence. However, after the Type 271 Submarine was developed, the role of the service changed to become an active combat force. The Submarine Arm currently operates 7 vessels, but this number is planned to increase to 15 as part of the New Navy Plan (NNP), with potentially more hulls being produced after the first 15 are finished.

Doctrine

The Royal Zalkentian Navy Submarine Arm has a doctrine centered around multi-role capabilities, like the Surface Fleet, and emphasizes the importance of the Chain of Command and Operational Initiative. Submarine commanders are encouraged to operate within mission parameters by relying on their own instinct in the moment, which helps to prevent operational stiffness and complete dependence on orders from Submarine Command. However, this doctrinal decision has the unwanted side effect of encouraging glory hunting, so commanders are trained to weigh their current situation against their desire to be labelled as a "war hero". Two of the main roles that the Submarine Arm is trained in is the disruption of surface vessels and an active hunter-killer role against both submarines and surface ships.

Equipment

Royal Zalkentian Navy Ship Inventory
Unit Image Planned In service Notes
Valkyrie Class Supercarrier 1 0
Morser Class Battleship
Zalkent DDG-01+BBG-01.png
0 2
Admiral Nakamura Class Battlecruiser 0 0 Design Study
Hikaze Class Destroyer
Hikaze2.png
5 4
Type 271 Submarine
Type-271Sub1.png
15 7
Royal Zalkentian Fleet Air Force Inventory
Unit Image In Service On Order Notes
Tenrai SF-1 15 35
Tenrai Model 72 30 20
LAC Type 11 Invicta 15 0 Transitioning to trainer usage, or being sent to the RZAC.