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KNOMA - Knootian Navy

Knootiaanse Marine
Knootian Navy



Naval Jack



Motto: Saevis tranquillus in undis.
(English: Calm in the midst of wild waves.)



Founded

1601



Leadership
Prime Minister
Minister of Defence
Chief of the Navy

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Charlotte van Jonkervelde
Teun Bakker
Admiral J.M.Van Buren



Personnel
Total Active Duty
Enlisted
Officer cadets
Officers
Civilians
KNOMA Reservists

#
403.300
322.600
20.100
60.500
100.800
378.100



Ship Class

Role

#

Surface

Rederland

Fleet Carrier

10

KMS Tempo Doeloe

Escort Carrier

1

Wederdoper

Battlecruiser

6

Waarden

Guided Missile Cruiser

24

Lodewijk

Amphibious Assault Ship

16

Donar

Helicopter Cruiser

7

Daalen

Air Defence Cruiser

7

Plegheton

Guided Missile Frigate

84

Merwe

Guided Missile Frigate

1

Luipaard

Escort Corvette

82

Submarine

Germanium

Ballistic missile submarine

21

Vampier

SOF Attack Submarine

16

Elementen

Fast-attack Submarine

151

Zeedier

Diesel-Electric Submarine

13

Support

Asclepius

Hospital Ship

3

Kornoelje

Fast Combat Support Ship

14

Bakkerszoon

Replenishment Ship

25

Sneeuwhaas

Icebreaker

3

Titus

Mine Countermeasures Vessel

5

KMS Willems

Submarine Support Ship

1



Carrier-based Aviation

Aircraft

Role

#

MJ212 Atlas

Naval Strike Fighter

540

MJB97 Dondermeeuw

Naval Strike Fighter

120

EOJ212 Pulsar

Electronic Warfare

44

A 17 Sentinel

Early Warning & Control

38

LT97-MT Tanker

Aerial Refueling

22

LT97-MV Vracht

Transport

10

APS-70 Romper

Transport

12

Helicopters

RATS95

Recon/ASW/Transport/SAR

301

ZWALUW

Heavy Transport

206

5LA-U2 Kolibrie

Medium Utility

169

LEW-2000 Bosuil

Early Warning & Control

38

5LA-EWU1 - Kolibrie

Electronic Warfare

16

ZP5-S

Attack

April 2022. RP population, webgame/100.

The Knootian Navy (KNOMA, Dutch: Knootiaanse Marine) is the branch of the Knootian Defence Force responsible for blue, green, and brown water warfare. Its origins date back to 1601 when the Knootian Covenant was formed to defend against threats to the city of Droogenbosch. The navy's role includes coastal defense, protecting peacetime commerce, projecting power abroad, conducting amphibious operations, and contributing to nuclear deterrence. In Knootoss' littoral zone, rivers and estuaries, KNOMA vessels play a vital role in maintaining safe waters and performing Search & Rescue missions. KNOMA's carrier and battleship groups are symbolic of its ability to project power abroad, with aircraft carriers and battlecruisers forming the core of these groups. The navy maintains a sizeable submarine fleet for deterring invaders and interdicting hostile trade in times of conflict. KNOMA provides nuclear second strike capability through the 'Five for Freedom' objective, which calls for five submarines on deterrence patrol at all times. Amphibious assault capabilities are also, capable of deploying two divisions of troops and materiel to hostile shores. Much of the army has been 'navalised', after absorbing the marine corps.



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Missions


Homeland Defence

Considerable effort is invested in maintaining a presence in Knootoss' littoral zone, which includes some of the Western Atlantic region's busiest shipping lanes. This includes 'brown water' operations that are defined as including navigable rivers and their estuaries, most particularly the North Bay (Dutch: Noordbaai) and the estuaries of its rivers, such as the complex outflows of the the Rede, Omster, Dwalm, Tijraan and Merwe rivers.

While there is no separate 'Coast Guard' branch of the armed forces, the KNOMA crews manning the 170+ cutters, patrol boats, utility boats and tenders play a vital role in maintaining safe and navigable waters. The Luipaard-class corvettes, though proper naval warships, are often tasked to perform duties that include Search & Rescue or medical evacuations (MEDEVAC) during the Sea of Insolences' summer storms. Corvette squadrons have stations in all the major Naval Ports along the coasts, each with their own area of operation, while affiliating with the fleets stationed in that same port, sharing maintenance facilities with similar ships that are assigned to battle groups designed to operate in a higher threat environment.

Task Groups and Squadrons of Waarden-class cruisers and Phlegethon-class Frigates operate in the same waters but with a wholly separate mission. Too large to assist with law enforcement or life-saving duties, their mission to intercept any air-bound threats that may come Knootoss' way. These forces are particularly concentrated around the Hartstad Capital Region, which is believed to be the most likely to suffer from an attempted decapitation strike.

Protecting Peacetime Commerce

KNOMA vessels, particularly its corvettes and frigates, are deployed to patrol shipping lanes and to escort Knootian-flagged merchant vessels in dangerous waters during peacetime. International waters around the continent of Kemetia see regular 'presence' missions to deter piracy against Knootian-flagged vessels. This allows Knootian merchants to continue shipping in areas that might otherwise be too dangerous. Fast Attack submarine escorts would be attached in the event of a threat by more conventionally equipped naval forces, including state-sponsored piracy.

Projecting Power

The most visible symbol of the KNOMA's ability to project power abroad are its carrier- and battleship groups. The size and composition of these groups has waxed and waned over time, responding to the changing threat environment and the availability of naval vessels. Though these groups are also shaped to the mission, the number of ships in the average carrier group has fallen from 23 before the Iesus Christi Civil War to as low as 9, though each ship is now believed to be more capable than its predecessors, and able to operate in a higher threat environment.

2022 KNOMA Carrier Groups are built around a single Rederland-class Aircraft Carrier. A Battlecruiser Group on a coastal bombardment mission would be built around two Wederdoper-class Battlecruisers. In each case the escorts would typically be two Waarden-class Guided Missile Cruisers or a Daalen-class Air Defence Cruisers and a Donar-class Helicopter- or Anti Submarine Warfare Cruiser, 4 Phlegethon or Merwe-class Guided Missile Frigates, two or three nuclear submarines and one Kornoelje-class Fast Combat Support Ship. Taken together, a Carrier Group has some 6.500 crew, including its air wing, whereas a Battlecruiser Group would be a little smaller. Knootoss is capable of fielding eleven Carrier Groups and three Battlecruiser Groups while still leaving the homeland with a coastal defence force.

Less visible but no less important is the sizeable submarine fleet, which is capable of deterring foreign invaders and interdicting hostile trade and shipping in the event of a conventional armed conflict. Significant numbers of nuclear-powered attack submarines are maintained, with a primary mission of preventing opposing naval forces from utilising the straits of the Western Atlantic as an avenue for attack. A secondary mission would be the interdiction of foreign trade in the event of a protracted international conflict.

Amphibious Operations

While Knootoss has become less pro-active in its foreign policy since the mid 2010s, it still maintains the vessels necessary to place a force that would include the soldiers and materiel of up to two Infantry Divisions and a single Mechanised Division onto a hostile shore. Its Lodewijk-class Amphibious Assault Ships are Helicopter Landing Docks capable of setting troops ashore with helicopters and hovercraft.

When sailing, these vessels usually operate in pairs for the purpose of being guarded by a Carrier Group. A brigade-level formation would require four or five Lodewijk-class vessels and their escorts. A full corps-level formation would take all of the Amphibious Assault Ships currently in commission and call for an escort of eight out of eleven carrier groups, depending on the threat environment. In a more probable scenario, the elimination of any opposing naval forces and the establishment of air superiority would precede any contested landing.

Knootoss used to maintain a separate Marine Corps that was subordinated to the KNOMA. From the 2010s onward, the entrenchment of the locally raised Light Infantry Brigades in the KLAMA saw the line between naval infantry and infantry trained in amphibious operations blurred. The Marine Corps as an administrative unit or separate branch was finally eliminated, while its regiments and traditions have been transferred to the KLAMA in what is being called the 'Navalisation of the Land Forces'. Though this process has proven extremely unpopular with both the naval and land forces, it has led to greater efficiencies and higher readiness levels distributed throughout the armed forces.

The core element of the change involves a diffusion of elite specialisms to a multitude of units of 'enhanced regular' status. Knootian Marines had to be deployable anywhere in the world within 48-hours notice and were trained to be able to operate in any environment, under any conditions. Navalised KLAMA formations by contrast will train to operate in one particular environment in addition to their home turf, maintaining expertise regarding the use of standard and special equipment under different circumstances. The number of troops that may be deployed into any particular environment on relatively short notice thus remains the same.

The 'heaviest' of the Navalised units is the 37th Mechanised Division "Red Cloaks", which trains extensively for amphibious assault operations and repelling of the same. It has heavy equipment that might be used in a contested beach landing and combines Cymric and Marine regimental traditions.

Units trained and equipped to excel in particular environments include the 34th Latturian Jager Division (hilly and forested terrain), 21st Light Infantry Brigade (wetlands), the 107th Motorised Combat Engineer Brigade "Kleisterman" (fortified areas) and the 171st Latturian Mountain Division. The 13th Rederlander Air Assault Division remains equipped and trained to act as a quick-response formation in conjunction with the air force and amphibious elements. It is not a coincidence that it is stationed near Knootoss' largest naval base.

An exception to the diffusion of specialisation is the 73rd SER Regiment "Messcherp". Many of the best former marines were transferred to this regiment, which remains the premier Special Operations Forces regiment to specialise in amphibious and naval covert operations.

Nuclear Deterrence


The Germanium-class Elementen SSBN provides the submarine component of the Knootian nuclear triad.

The KNOMA's contribution to the nuclear triad is based on the Fifty For Freedom (Dutch: Vijftig voor Vrijheid) program, which saw an SSBN module inserted into the design of the Elementen range of nuclear submarines. These were later named the Germanium-class after the KMS Germanium, the first to be so outfitted. In addition to being able to carry torpedo's, missiles, drones or mines, these carry 16 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles with multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) capability.

The development of more modern MIRV missiles that each carry a classified number of warheads, believed to be over a dozen. This meant that fewer SSBN submarines can apply the same level of deterrence. Knootoss' conventional forces also became more considerable, relative to the threats being faced, as spending on conventional weapons systems increased. In 2022 it was deemed to be at least conceivable that a conventional land invasion of Knootoss proper such as the one GDODAD attempted could be repelled with purely conventional means.

For these reasons, the Fifty for Freedom program saw its ultimate ambitions scaled back during the Daatman, Viljoen and subsequent administrations. Nuclear deterrence efforts were scaled back and programs shifted towards cheaper land- and air-based systems. Submarine orders were converted to orders for regular fast attack submarines, without the SSBN module.

The new stated deterrence objective is 'Five for Freedom', which calls for five Germanium-class submarines to be at sea on a deterrence patrol at all times. The number of submarines on deterrence patrol increases with the nations' military operational readiness level, should the opposing force be believed to constitute an existential threat to the Republic. Conventionally tipped SLBMs have additionally been developed to maintain the class' utility in providing fire support in distant conflicts against non-nuclear powers, though these missiles have not been produced in significant numbers, and they are unlikely to be deployed against a nuclear-armed opposing force.

Ranks


Officer Ranks

Class

English

Dutch

Command / Notes

OF-9

Admiral

Admiraal

Four Star Admiral. The most senior flag rank is typically only awarded to the commanders of the Helder, Expeditionary and Vasconian Gulf fleets and the Chief of the Navy. It is the highest peacetime rank, and there are usually only four admirals in active commission during peacetime.

OF-8

Lieutenant-Admiral

Luitenant-Admiraal

Three Star Admiral. A commission to the rank of Lieutenant-Admirals is associated with command of the Northern and Guard fleets, the position of Deputy Chief of the Navy and the deputy fleet commanders of the Helder, Expeditionary and Vasconian Gulf fleets. There are only six in active commission during peacetime.

OF-7

Vice-Admiral

Vice-Admiraal

Two Star Admiral. The highest permanent rank that may be achieved in the navy and the highest rank that would take to sea under normal circumstances. At-sea commands include Battlefleets and Task Forces composed of multiple Carrier, Battlecruiser or Amphibious Assault Groups - also known as capital ship groups. They may also serve as deputy fleet commanders in the Northern and Guard fleets.

OF-6

Rear-Admiral / Watch-by-Night

Schout-bij-Nacht

One Star Admiral. The most junior of the flag ranks may take command at-sea of Carrier, Battlecruiser or Amphibious Assault Groups. They may at times be assigned to command Task Forces- or Groups deemed to be of great size or critical importance. In their role as flag officers, they are also assigned as deputies to Vice-Admirals .

OF-5

Captain-at-sea

Kapitein-ter-zee

A senior officer, equivalent in rank to an army Colonel. The Captain-at-sea serves as commanding officer of major commands such as aircraft carriers, amphibious assault ships, cruisers, ballistic missile submarines and major shore installations. They may also command squadrons within a task force, such as frigate or submarine squadron or a carrier air wing.

OF-4

Frigate Captain
Commander

Fregatkapitein
Commandeur

The more senior of the senior officer ranks, equivalent in status to an army Lieutenant-Colonel. They may command a frigate, fast-attack submarine, aviation squadron or smaller shore installation and may act as executive officers on capital ships, cruisers, ballistic submarines and major shore installations. The KNOMA has unofficially adopted the title of 'Commander' (Dutch: Commandeur) for the rank, either when coordinating with navies that have such a rank or when distinguishing the executive officer from a commanding officer with the rank of captain-at-sea.

OF-3

Corvette Captain
Lieutenant Commander

Kortvetkapitein
Luitenant Commandeur

The more junior of the senior officers is in rank equivalent to a KLAMA Major. A Corvette Captain may serve as a commanding officer of a Luipaard-class corvette, a Mine Countermine Vessel or a patrol craft. They may also act as department head or executive officer on a ship, aircraft squadron or submarine. They may also serve as The KNOMA has unofficially adopted the title of 'Lieutenant Commander' or 'Commander' (Dutch: Commandeur) for short when coordinating with navies that have such a rank, or to distinguish a department head or executive officer from the commanding officer on a larger vessel.

OF-2

Lieutenant-at-sea 1st class

Luitenant-ter-zee der 1e klasse

The more senior junior officer rank is the equivalent of an army Captain. Usually a division officer in aircraft squadrons, submarines and larger ships or a service head on smaller ships.

OF-1

Lieutenant-at-sea 2nd class

Luitenant-ter-zee der 2e klasse

A junior officer. Promotion to this rank occurs approximately two years after commissioning as an adelborst. Some officers may be in schools training for their warfare or staff specialty. Others may be serving in the fleet as officers in a division.

Student Officer

Midshipman / Ensign

Adelborst

A naval officer in training.

Enlisted Ranks

Class

English

Dutch

Command / Notes

OR-9

Shipmaster

Opperschipper

The most senior of the non-commissioned officers, and the equivalent of an Adjutant in the KLAMA or a Chief Warrant officer in many navies. They are the most senior NCO in any fleet.

OR-8

Skipper 1st Class

Schipper der 1e Klasse

Equivalent to an Overseer in the KLAMA or a Warrant Officer in many navies.

OR-7

Skipper

Schipper

A non-commissioned officer, equivalent to a Senior Watch Master in the KLAMA or a Chief Petty Officer in many other navies. The rank includes more leadership and administrative duties and comes with several privileges, such as a separate mess hall on larger ships. The rank name is also associated with command of a boat, watercraft or tug, especially on privately owned vessels.

OR-6

Boatswain 1st class

Bootsman der 1e klasse

Leadership experience as a Bootsman is required to advance to this rank, which is the highest petty officer rank. It comes with the responsibility for leadership of a division and considerable technical experience.

OR-5

Boatswain

Bootsman

The rank literally means 'boat person'. They are senior technical experts, and usually also the leading petty officers of a division, responsible for directing the activities of that division. The rank is equivalent to a Watch Master in the KLAMA or a petty officer first class in many navies.

OR-4

Quartermaster 1st Class

Kwartiermeester der 1e klasse

The senior crewman of the deck department and a technical expert, such as an Electronics Technician. The rank is equivalent to a KLAMA corporal 1st class or a petty officer second class in many navies.

OR-3

Quartermaster

Kwartiermeester

The equivalent of an army corporal or petty officer third class in many navies, the rank has nothing to do with supplies, necessarily, but they serve as qualified technical experts and are usually addressed by their rating.

OR-2

Seaman 1st/2nd class

Matroos der 1e/2e klasse

The most junior trained enlisted rank. First and second class variants exist for each, with slightly different pay grades.

OR-1

Seaman 3rd class

Matroos der 3e klasse

A seaman recruit.

Fleets


Most warfare elements of the different Knootian fleets are listed below. The 123 nuclear fast attack submarines, 16 Vampier-class submarines and SSBN submarines that are not attached as escorts to a Carrier- or Battlecruiser Group will be listed at a later time, though these generally operate in submarine squadrons commanded by a Captain-at-sea, whose size and composition change on a regular basis to reinforce the uncertainty about their location. Most submarines will spend time undergoing repairs and maintenance at pens in the Helder dockyard, though other Naval Ports are usually also capable of handling such requests for the different submarine classes. Bakkerszoon-class vessels may act as general fleet support and are unlisted. Despite nominal fleet attachment, they are assigned to different fleets or kept in reserve at the Guard Fleet's base at Sonseinde based on necessity.

Northern Fleet

The Northern Fleet (Dutch: Noordervloot) is usually anchored in the Cymric coastal town of Pentregram. Its area of operations includes the Noordbaai, Ziemelu Jura and the Arctic Region. It is usually commanded by a Lieutenant-Admiral.

Unit

Mission

Vessels

Command

Carrier Group Frontenaar

Guarding the northern approach to Knootoss by way of the arctic region and protecting the trade routes with the The Resurgent Dream and Upper Virginia, as well as ships bound for the Mittelmeer that avail themselves of the Balthorvian passage.

Northern Carrier Group. The Rederland-class carrier KMS Frontenaar and her escorts.

Watch-by-Night

Air Defence Task Group North

Guarding the northern coast of Knootoss and intercepting any air-bound threats.

Northern Cruiser Task Force. The Waarden-class cruiser KMS Prudent and her sister ship KMS Iustitia.

Northern Frigate Squadron. The Phlegethon-class Frigates KMS Styx and KMS Celon

Captain-at-sea

1st Northern Corvette Squadron

Escort and Presence Missions.

5 Luipaard-class Corvettes

Captain-at-sea

2nd Northern Corvette Squadron

Patrolling the coast and shallows, search-and-rescue operations for tourists that get lost in the mud flats during low tide.

The Luipaard-class KMS Marter, KMS Lynx and KMS Mangoest

Captain-at-sea

Northern Icebreaker Squadron

Assist programs for Arctic research and keep the northern passages open for traffic.

The Sneeuwhaas-class icebreakers KMS Sneeuwhaas, KMS Lemming and KMS Poolvos.

Captain-at-sea

Helder Fleet
The Helder Fleet is stationed in the naval base of Helder in the Rederland province. Its area of operations covers the Sea of Insolence, the Mazaissalas Gap and the Atlantic Ocean. It thus guards the eastern approaches to the mainland. It is usually commanded by a full Admiral.

Unit

Mission

Vessels

Command

Battle Fleet Atlantic

Guard the Mazaissalas Gap between Pantocratoria and the Excalbian Isles. The passages that run past the island of New Jerusalem are the most obvious and direct approach to Knootoss from the Atlantic Ocean, and form a natural bottleneck through which any invading force from outside the region must travel.

1st Helder Carrier group. The Rederland-class fleet carrier KMS Rederland and her escorts.

2nd Helder Carrier Group. KMS Viljoen and her escorts.

Vice-Admiral

Battle Fleet Jordaan

Provide direct fire support with naval guns, whilst keeping up with the speed of a Carrier Battlegroup.

1st Helder Battlecruiser Group. KMS Jan de Wederdoper, KMS Barentstochter and their escorts.

2nd Helder Battlecruiser Group. KMS Jongmans, KMS Hakkers and their escorts.

3rd Helder Battlecruiser Group. KMS Grootadmiraal and KMS Emans and their escorts.

Vice Admiral

Air Defence Task Force Center

Guard the coast and provide air defence for the Hartstad Capital Region with a variety of anti-ballistic armaments intended to provide a hardened guard against Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) that might be sent against the urban area of over 172 million people.

Helder Air Defense Cruiser Task Group. The Waarden-class cruisers KMS Socrates, KMS Caritas, KMS Machiavelli, KMS Hoop, KMS Temperantia, KMS Krachtig, KMS Trouw, KMS Kokytos, KMS Eridaan and KMS Brandewyn.

Helder Air Defense Frigate Squadron. KMS Lethe, KMS Mosyne, KMS Brithon and KMS Zwartewater.

Watch-by-Night

Helder Escort Squadron

Escort and Presence Missions

Helder Frigate Squadron. 6 Pleghethon-class Frigates.

2nd Helder Corvette Squadron. 10 Luipaard-class Corvettes

Watch-by-night

1st Helder Corvette Squadron

Various green- and brown water support and coast guard duties for the Hartstad region.

The Luipaard-class KMS Jaguar, KMS Wolf, KMS Leeuw, KMS Stokstaart, KMS Zeekat, KMS Das and KMS Serval

Captain-at-sea

Helder Mine Countermine Squadron

Keep the sea lanes free of mines. Supporting duties.

Two Titus-class Mine Countermeasures Vessels.

Captain-at-sea

Expeditionary Fleet
Stationed at Kokkengen in the Teistergouw, the Expeditionary Fleet has a global area of operations. It is commanded by an Admiral. The Battle Fleet is usually anchored in Kokkengen, from which heavier elements of the KLAMA might easily embark.

Unit

Mission

Vessels

Command

Battle Fleet Covenant

This is the core of the Expeditionary Fleet and they regard themselves as the first to be on call should Knootoss project power beyond the reach of the Western Atlantic, or in a potential showdown on the Mittelmeer.

1st Covenant Carrier Group. The Rederland-class KMS Zeven Eilanden and her escorts, including the Daalen-class Air Defence Cruiser KMS Daalen and Donar-class KMS Freya

2nd Covenant Carrier Group. KMS Hesbayeux and her escorts, including the Daalen-class KMS Helder and Donar-class KMS Edda

3rd Covenant Carrier Group. KMS Chamaven and her escorts, including the Daalen-class KMS Jonkervelde and Donar-class KMS Balder

4th Covenant Carrier Group. KMS Teistergouw and her escorts, including the Daalen-class KMS Balgerhoeke and Donar-class KMS Loki

Vice Admiral

Expeditionary Amphibious Task Force

A maintenance-focussed set of Task Groups for 16 Hertog Lodewijk-class Amphibious Assault Ships (LHD). Squadrons shift between low and high readiness levels on account of their maintenance cycles.

1st Amphibious Assault Task Group. Lodewijk-class Amphibious assault ships KMS Constantijn and KMS Camveni.

2nd Amphibious Assault Task Group Lodewijk-class Amphibious assault ships KMS Wapatanïer and KMS Caerglan.

3rd Amphibious Assault Task Group Lodewijk-class Amphibious assault ships KMS Transmontana and KMS Hertog Lodewijk

4th Amphibious Assault Task Group Lodewijk-class Amphibious assault ships KMS Rudolf and KMS Thrallwing.

5th Amphibious Assault Task Group Lodewijk-class Amphibious assault ships KMS Groothertog and KMS Roeland

6th Amphibious Assault Task Group Lodewijk-class Amphibious assault ships KMS Steven de Vierde and KMS Baron van Rumsbeke.

7th Amphibious Assault Task Group Lodewijk-class Amphibious assault ships KMS Gelimer Timrja and KMS Johannes

8th Amphibious Assault Task Group Lodewijk-class Amphibious assault ships KMS Heer van Twinloo and KMS Coenraet de Vaart.

1st Expeditionary Corvette squadron of eight Luipaard-class escorts

2nd Expeditionary Corvette squadron of eight Luipaard-class escorts

Vice-Admiral

3rd Expeditionary Corvette Squadron

Escort and Presence Missions

5 Luipaard-class Corvettes

Captain-at-sea

Expeditionary Hospital Task Group

Provide support for wounded soldiers in any overseas campaign. These vessels also saw extensive action at home during the 2016 Purendal Incident.

Asclepius-class Hospital Ships KMS Asclepius, KMS Hygieia and KMS Jacobs.

Watch-by-Night

Guard Fleet
The Guard Fleet (Dutch: Wachtvloot) is the reserve fleet of the KNOMA and includes all the mothballed vessels, which are usually anchored at Sonseinde. It also includes active elements intended to act as a defensive screen, though their area of operations is generally limited to the Sea of Insolence. The fleet is commanded by a Lieutenant-Admiral. Mothballed elements include the fleets' old Waarden-class Battleships and Armageddon-class drone carriers.

Unit

Mission

Vessels

Command

Guard Carrier Group Waterland

A naval force of commissioned vessels that is nonetheless kept in reserve, performing restricted duties in and around the Sea of Insolence. Vessels facing unexpected difficulties outside of their usual maintain, repair & refit cycles or vessels facing reduced readiness due to delays at the Helder dockyards may be swapped out for vessels in the Reserve Carrier Group. Over time, this has led to an accumulation of 'misfit' vessels, crews and even officers that their parent elements are in no hurry to take back. The group is thus committed to the defence of Sonseinde (English: Sun's End), a dreary little border town, from the nonexistent menace of the neighbouring Southern Low Countries.

Koloniën-class carrier KMS Tempo Doeloe and her escorts

Watch-by-Night

Air Defence Task Group South

Supplementing the interception of ICBMs and air-based threats approaching the southern provinces of Knootoss.

Waarden-class cruiser KMS Glorie, Phlegethon-class Frigate KMS Phlegethon, Luipaard-class KMS Jakhals.

Captain-at-sea

Guard Littoral Submarine Squadron

Littoral warfare.

13 remaining Zeedier-class diesel-electric submarines, submarine support ship KMS Willems

Captain-at-sea

Vasconian Gulf Fleet
The Vasconian Gulf Fleet (Dutch: Vloot van de Vasconiaanse Golf) operates in the Vasconian Gulf and the Theotokos Sea and is located at a strategic point to guard the widest sea lanes leading to Knootoss proper. Its headquarters in the naval base near Landval is commanded by a full Admiral.

Unit

Mission

Vessels

Command

Battle Fleet Vasconia

Maintain naval dominance in the Vasconian Gulf and control all the southern approaches to Knootoss.

1st Vasconian Carrier Group. Rederland-class carrier KMS Federatie and her escorts, including the Daalen-class KMS Lichtenburg and the lead ship of the Donar-class, KMS Donar.

2nd Vasconian Carrier Group. KMS Tasatiër and her escorts, including the Daalen-class KMS Obesant and and Donar-class KMS Wodan

3rd Vasconian Carrier Group. KMS Omsterdam and her escorts, including the Daalen-class KMS Pentregram and and Donar-class KMS Vrouw Holle
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Vice-Admiral

Air Defence Task Force Vasconian Gulf

Air Defence for the Vasconian Gulf region and the fleet headquarters, as well as longer-distance interception of missiles coming from the south.

Vasconian Cruiser Task Group. Waarden-class cruisers KMS Dapper, KMS Compassie and KMS Ratio.

1st Vasconian Frigate Squadron, The Phlegethon-class Frigates KMS Acheron KMS Nivelle and KMS Jardén.

Watch-by-night

34th Vasconian Escort Task Group

Escort and Presence Missions

2nd Vasconian Frigate Squadron. 10 Pleghethon-class Frigates.
1st Vasconian Corvette Squadron. 5 Luipaard-class Corvettes

Watch-at-Night

2nd Vasconian Corvette Squadron

Combatting (drug) smuggling, presence missions and escort of civilian shipping

The Luipaard-class KMS Vos KMS Tijger and the lead ship of the class, KMS Luipaard

Captain-at-sea

5th Mine Countermine Squadron

Prevent hostile mining of sea lanes.

3 Titus-class Mine Countermeasures Vessels

Captain-at-sea

Uniform



KNOMA Service Uniform and daily on-board uniform.
Baselines courtesy of tsd715.

The KNOMA service uniform has a a double breasted pea coat and long trousers in a biscay-adjacent main colour (#1F456E) with gold accents and lettering, a midnight blue tie and accents on the collar and shirt and brimless sailor hats.

Permitted daily wear is in the same colours, with tactical pants and boots, a beret and either a tactical jacket or a sweater (pictured).

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