The Taldryan Navy is one of the three major branches of the Taldryan Expansionary Force. It is currently divided into three operational Battlegroups, tasked with both defending Taldryan sovereign territory, and spearheading operations into hostile systems.
Commanded by High Admiral Tak Vordin, Taldryan’s Navy is home to three operational commands, consisting of the Fleet, Starfighter Corps and the Marines.
History
Taldryan Naval Service
Beginning with the Independent House Ektrosis, and continuing on within the confines the greater Clan, Taldryan earned one of the deadliest armadas within the Dark Brotherhood. Growing from an individual ship, to a Fleet that could rival that of the Pre-Exodus Brotherhood’s, Taldryan’s fleet was the envy of the all the Clans. With it, and the growing size of the other military forces granted to the Clan, it became necessary to create a new organization in order to help with the day to day operations.
Consul Kir Katarn was tasked with the creation of such a force, ensuring that Taldryan’s martial forces would always be ready to answer the call, and help lead the charge into the fray. The Taldryan Security Service was the answer to that, and at the forefront, the most backbone of the Service was the Taldryan Naval Service. Serving Taldryan since 22 ABY, it weathered the storm of the Third Brotherhood Civil War, and finally ended up taking severe and almost catastrophic losses during the Yuuzhan Vong war. However, the Dark Council saw fit to funnel funds to the Clans, offering reparations for the ships and men lost serving the Brotherhood's call. Using these funds, and the connections that the Council had made in Operation Tempest Bravo, Taldryan's Fleet grew once more to be the foremost of the House Navies.
Taldryan Expansionary Force
Reorganization in 36 ABY. Why/What changed/etc..
Organization
The Taldryan Navy is Headquartered on Karufr, in the naval wing of the Expansionary Force HQ. As one of the branches of the Taldryan Expansionary Force, it falls under the command of the Taldryan Strategic Operations Council. It is represented on the council by the Admiral of the Fleet, TBA.
Command Structure
When it comes to Operational command, Taldryan’s Navy is led by High Admiral TBA. Based off the Galactic Empire’s Naval Structure, each ship of the line is commanded by an Officer of at least the rank of Lieutenant Commander, supported by their Executive Officer. Tradition dictates that the Captain of his or her vessel is the highest authority aboard their own ship. Though the ships will often work on separate patrols, every ship in the Taldryan Navy is assigned to either a Battle Group, or the Home Fleet.
Battle Groups are led by a Battle Group Commander (BGCOM), and on a separate ship the Battle Group Executive Officer (BGXO). The reason for this is so that in the event of catastrophic loss, and the death of one commander or incapacitation of the Flag vessel, leadership can seamlessly transfer to the secondary command ship.
Battle Group I
- Main article: [[Taldryan Battlegroup I|Taldryan Battlegroup I]]
Taldryan’s First Battle Group, nicknamed Vanguard, is the premier task force of Taldryan’s Fleet. Vanguard, is as it's nickname suggests, primarily tasked with being the tip of Taldryan's spear in naval engagements. Within it resides Taldryan’s Flagship, the CSD Justice, and is personally commanded by High Admiral Tak Vordin, the Commander of Taldryan's Navy. Acting as the Battle Group’s Executive Officer, and Third Officer of the Navy, is Rear Admiral Shalla Arundel, commander of the BAC Dark Prophet II.
Battle Group II
- Main article: [[Taldryan Battlegroup II|Taldryan Battlegroup II]]
Taldryan’s Second Battle Group, nicknamed Vigilance, is the secondary flotilla within Taldryan's forces. Generally tasked with missions that involve interdiction, and support, within it you'll find the more versatile ships of Taldryan's Navy. The Battle Group Commander, and Executive Officer of Taldryan's Navy is Admiral Raif Slaxton who keeps his flag on the BSD Relentless. The Executive Officer, and Fourth Officer of the Fleet is Commodore Kyle Takan, commander of the MJHC Compulsor.
Taldryan Home Fleet
- Main article: [[Taldryan Home Fleet|Taldryan Home Fleet]]
Taldryan's Home Fleet is tasked with the defense, and security of Taldryan's home systems. Generally, the home fleet can count on the support from either one, or both of the two Battle Groups, and as such is the smallest of the three fleets. The majority of action that the Home Fleet sees is in inspecting and interdicting incoming traffic to the planets in system to defend against threats. In times of war, the Home Fleet is the final bulwark that prevents Taldryan's home from being invaded. The Home Fleet, as it consists of mostly Starfighter Commands, is led by Colonel Ark Lassik, commanding from the Cardan III Class Space Station TBA.
Starfighter Corps
The Taldryan Starfighter Corps is a separate, but embedded entity within the Taldryan Navy. Consisting of its own unique chain of command, it is however always intrinsically linked to the fleet due to their combined purpose, in protecting and dominating the skies. The Starfighter Corps is represented on the Taldryan Strategic Operations Council by Air Marshal TBA.
Command Structure
The Starfighter Corps is divided up into smaller units, starting at Flights (2 wing pairs), Squadrons (3 Flights), and Wings (3 Squadrons). Individual Squadrons are led by Squadron Leaders, and each Wing is commanded by a Wing Commander, who is responsible for the operational orders of each of the Squadrons under his command. On ships that house multiple wings of fighters, an officer will be appointed to the position of CAG (Commander, Air Group), acting as the overall Starfighter Commander for their vessel. The overall operational Command of the entire Starfighter Corps falls to Air General Kayla Norvin. However due to the special nature of the Corps, CAGs will generally report to their ship's Captain, before the Air General.
Wings
- Main article: [[Taldryan Starfighter Wings|Taldryan Starfighter Wings]]
Within Taldryan's Starfighter Corps, the most common operational group is the Starfighter Wing. Generally consisting of three or more Squadrons of fighters, it is commanded by a Wing Commander, who reports to the home ships CAG. Wing Commander's very often do double duty as both an overall group commander, as well as the commander of an individual Squadron.
Though Wings are for the most part based off of the Navy's ships, due to the advanced nature of Taldryan's Starfighter Corps many of the Squadrons are capable of executing missions away from their home vessels for days or weeks at a time.
Elite Squadron
- Main article: [[Hyperion Flight|Hyperion Flight]]
In the glory days of Clan Taldryan, House Archanis' Elite Squadron, Hyperion Flight won the rights to the the only custom starfighter in the Dark Brotherhood, the Hyperion Class Starfighter. Though Archanis is no more, this Squadron still defines the standard for the Taldryan Starfighter Corps. Only the most skilled, and dedicated pilots within Taldryan earn a billet with this Elite Squadron.
Marine Corps
Since the days of ocean bound navies, the Marine has held an important role within armed forces throughout the galaxy. These soldiers are trained primarily in close quarters fighting, the kind that they would face while participating in boarding actions or defending their ships. Though they are nominally an infantry unit, the special link of these marine contingents to their ships means they are stringently, if not stubbornly, navy men.
Command Structure
The Marine Corps is divided up into shipboard units. Each ship contains it's own contingent of marines, representative to the size of the vessel that they are tasked with defending. Below you'll see a general guideline for the size of the units per ship class. Each Unit is commanded by the appropriate level officer for their ships, and reports to the ship Captain. The Marine Corps is represented on TalSOC by Captain-General TBA.
| Marine Force Contingents by Vessel Size
|
| Star Destroyer
|
Heavy Cruiser
|
Cruiser
|
Frigate
|
Corvette
|
| 1 Company
|
2 Platoons
|
1 Platoon
|
2 Squads
|
1 Squad
|
Rank Structure
Fleet Command
| Fleet Command Rank Table
|
| Officer Rank
|
| OR-10
|
OR-9
|
OR-8
|
OR-7
|
OR-6
|
OR-5
|
OR-4
|
OR-3
|
OR-2
|
OR-1
|
High Admiral
HA
|
Admiral
AD
|
Rear Admiral
RA
|
Commodore
COM
|
Captain
CPT
|
Commander
CM
|
Lieutenant Commander
LCM
|
Lieutenant
LT
|
Second Lieutenant
2LT
|
Ensign
EN
|
| Enlisted Ranks
|
| ER-10
|
ER-9
|
ER-8
|
ER-7
|
ER-6
|
ER-5
|
ER-4
|
ER-3
|
ER-2
|
ER-1
|
Chief Warrant Officer
CWO
|
Master Warrant Officer
MWO
|
Warrant Officer
WO
|
Master Chief Petty Officer
MCPO
|
Chief Petty Officer
CPO
|
Petty Officer 1st
PO1
|
Petty Officer 2nd
PO2
|
Senior Crewman
CRW2
|
Crewman
CRW2
|
Recruit
REC
|
Starfighter Command
| Starfighter Corps Rank Table
|
| Officer Rank
|
| OR-10
|
OR-9
|
OR-8
|
OR-7
|
OR-6
|
OR-5
|
OR-4
|
OR-3
|
OR-2
|
OR-1
|
Air General
AGen
|
Brigadier General
BGen
|
Colonel
Col
|
Lieutenant Colonel
LCol
|
Major
MAJ
|
Captain
CPT
|
Commander
CM
|
Lieutenant
LT
|
Second Lieutenant
2LT
|
Flight Officer
FO
|
| Enlisted Ranks
|
| ER-10
|
ER-9
|
ER-8
|
ER-7
|
ER-6
|
ER-5
|
ER-4
|
ER-3
|
ER-2
|
ER-1
|
Chief Warrant Officer
CWO
|
Master Warrant Officer
MWO
|
Warrant Officer
WO
|
Master Sergeant
MSGT
|
Sergeant
SGT
|
Corporal
COR
|
Lance Corporal
LCOR
|
Private 1st
PVT1
|
Private 2nd
PVT2
|
Recruit
REC
|
Marine Corps
| Marine Corps Rank Table
|
| Officer Rank
|
| OR-10
|
OR-9
|
OR-8
|
OR-7
|
OR-6
|
OR-5
|
OR-4
|
OR-3
|
OR-2
|
OR-1
|
Marine General
Gen
|
Lieutenant General
LGen
|
Brigadier General
BGen
|
Colonel
Col
|
Lieutenant Colonel
LCol
|
Major
Maj
|
Captain
Capt
|
Lieutenant
LT
|
Second Lieutenant
2LT
|
Officer Cadet
Cdt
|
| Enlisted Ranks
|
| ER-10
|
ER-9
|
ER-8
|
ER-7
|
ER-6
|
ER-5
|
ER-4
|
ER-3
|
ER-2
|
ER-1
|
Sergeant Major
SgtMaj
|
Master Gunnery Sergeant
MGSgt
|
Gunnery Sergeant
GSgt
|
Staff Sergeant
SSgt
|
Sergeant
Sgt
|
Corporal
Cpl
|
Lance Corporal
LCpl
|
Private 1st
PFC
|
Private 2nd
Pvt
|
Recruit
REC
|
Uniforms
Taldryan’s Naval Uniform consists of three individual uniforms. These uniforms are the Ceremonial Dress Uniforms, the Service Uniforms, and standard Battle Dress Uniforms (BDUs). All sections of the Navy consist of a black uniform base, and show their distinctive branch by the colours associated with their service.
Fleet Command
The Taldryan Fleet Command's uniform consists of a black base. Rank and unit designations are defined with silver patches, lined with red trim.
Ceremonial Dress Uniform
- Black Jacket with Red Trim
- White Pants & Shirt
- Full Ceremonial Weapons, Medals, & Rank Insignia
Service Uniform
- No Jacket Required
- White Shirt with Black Pants
- Miniaturized Medals Embroided on Chest
- Rank Insignia Denoted on Shoulder Panels and Shirt Sleeves
- Duty Sidearms
Battle Dress Uniform
- Black Jumpsuit with Miniaturized Rank Insignia on Shoulders & Headgear
- Full Complement of Weapons, No Medals
Starfighter Command
The Taldryan Starfighter Command's uniform consists of a black base. Rank and unit designations are defined with silver patches, lined with blue trim.
Ceremonial Dress Uniform
- Black Jacket with Blue Trim
- White Pants & Shirt
- Full Ceremonial Weapons, Medals, & Rank Insignia
Service Uniform
- No Jacket Required
- Black Shirt with Black Pants
- Miniaturized Medals Embroided on Chest
- Rank Insignia Denoted on Shoulder Panels and Shirt Sleeves
- Duty Sidearms
Battle Dress Uniform
- Black Jumpsuit with Miniaturized Rank Insignia on Shoulders & Headgear
- Full Complement of Applicable Weapons & Flight Gear, No Medals
Marine Corps
The Taldryan Marine Command's uniform consists of a black base. Rank and unit designations are defined with navy blue patches, lined with red trim.
Ceremonial Dress Uniform
- Black Jacket with Red Trim
- White Pants & Shirt
- Full Ceremonial Weapons, Medals, & Rank Insignia
Service Uniform
- No Jacket Required
- Navy Blue Shirt with Navy Blue Pants
- Miniaturized Medals Embroided on Chest
- Rank Insignia Denoted on Shoulder Panels and Shirt Sleeves
- Duty Sidearms
Battle Dress Uniform
- Navy Blue Jumpsuit with Miniaturized Rank Insignia on Shoulders & Headgear
- Full Complement of Applicable Weapons & Armor, No Medals