The Zirkovian Host's Armed Forces consists of the dedicated astral and ground warfare branches of the Zirkovian Fleet, as well as the Oprichnina or Military Police, and its civilian auxiliaries. It answers directly to the Central Military Rada, the Host's main governing body, and is commanded by an Elected Hetman chosen every twenty years from the ranks of the starshyna, or field officers.

The ZHAF owes its origins to the White League, a loose alliance of Zirkovian nationalists formed from the ashes of the Belovian Host during the early years of the Ruin. It later incorporated sympathetic elements of the various Zirkovian Fleets, defectors from the Sarmatian Navy, and anti-Sarmatian outlaws. It was officially established after the Fall of Sarmatia in 6005 and has since played a central role in the evolution of the Zirkovian Hetmanate. It went on to play a critical role in the pacification of Chernov, and has since seen action in the Host's expansionist crusade.

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A Zirkovian officer

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The typical Zirkovian soldier is equipped with a durasteel cuirass as well as leg and arm armour to provide some basic protection against projectile and energy-based weapons. Facemasks also protect against chemical weapons and provide soldiers with a HUD in combat. The colour of a Zirkovian soldier's uniform varies depending on the fleet to which they belong; for example, Belovians typically wear red and Chernovians black. Officers often adorn themselves in more elaborate colours and sport intricate brass and silver metalwork. The standard issue weapons of the Zirkovian Army are the Checkov Pattern Gauss Rifle - a coilgun which, while simple, is famed for its durability and reliability - and the Chekhov Mk.9 Hand Canon. Officers also carry shashkas, traditional guardless sabres for close-quarters combat.

The Zirkovian Army also contains dedicated armoured regiments. The Tachanka Mk.5 main battle tank is the most common feature among these units, and is relatively effective against most light armour, although its true advantage comes from its speed, as well as its ease of use and low production costs. More costly tanks, such as the Katyusha MK. 7, are rare features on Zirkovian battlefields but pack a more powerful punch. Combat Walkers also feature as a part of the Zirkovian Army, being generally more powerful than main battle tanks. They are, however, far more expensive.

List of Land Vehicles

Image	Name	Type	Length	Armament	Shielding	Complement
	Tachanka Mk.5	Main Battle Tank	10 m	1 Gaus Cannon 1 Heavy Machine Gun 1 Light Machine Gun		4 Crew
	Katyusha MK. 7	Main Battle Tank	12 m	1 Gaus Cannon 3 Light Machine Guns		5 Crew
	Slavianka MK. 2	Combat Walker	16 m (height)	1 Gaus Cannon 2 Heavy Machine Guns 6 Missile Launchers		1 Crew

Most vessels are equipped with Lascannons, which can cause serious damage to most shield types, despite being less effective against heavy armour. To counterbalance this, ships also carry Type 81 "Viper" Ship-to-Ship missiles and Type 24 "Hornet" Plasma Torpedoes. Vipers, however, are susceptible to most countermeasures and Hornets lack guidance systems, and as such both are best used in high quantities to ensure results. They also fare poorly against energy shields and typically rely on Lascannons to soften the target up first.

List of Ship Classes

Image	Name	Type	Length	Armament	Shielding	Complement	#
	Kikimora-Class	Starfighter	16 m	4 Light Lascannons 2 Torpedo Launchers	Shield Generator	2 Crew	#
	Leshen-Class	Shuttle	25 m	4 Light Lascannons	Shield Generator	3 Crew 20 Passengers	#
	Moryana-Class	Corvette	120 m	10 Light Lascannons 6 Heavy Lascannons 4 Missile Turrets 1 Point-Defence Battery	Ceramite Plating Shield Generator	125 Crew	3,501
	Rusalka-Class	Light Frigate	200 m	20 Light Lascannons 8 Heavy Lascannons 8 Missile Turrets 1 Point-Defence Battery	Ceramite Plating Shield Generator	175 Crew	6,977
	Vladimir-Class	Heavy Frigate	315 m	12 Light Lascannons 4 Heavy Lascannons 2 Torpedo Launchers 10 Missile Turrets 1 Point-Defence Battery	Ceramite Plating Shield Generator	200 Crew	8,830
	Stribog-Class	Destroyer	750 m	10 Light Lascannons 22 Heavy Lascannons 4 Torpedo Launchers 6 Missile Turrets 4 Point-Defence Batteries	Ceramite Plating Shield Generator	555 Crew 25 Marines	7,940
	Marina-Class	Fleet Tender	810 m	10 Light Lascannons 4 Heavy Lascannons 2 Superheavy Lascannons 2 Missile Turrets 12 Point-Defence Batteries	Ceramite Plating Shield Generator	1,225 Crew 250 Marines 50 Fighters	3,756
	Chernoglav-Class	Light Cruiser	1.00 km	10 Light Lascannons 16 Heavy Lascannons 6 Superheavy Lascannons 2 Torpedo Launchers 8 Missile Turrets 10 Point-Defence Batteries	Ceramite Plating Shield Generator	1,415 Crew 50 Marines 10 Interceptors	5,903
	Mikula-Class	Heavy Cruiser	1.25 km	15 Light Lascannons 20 Heavy Lascannons 10 Superheavy Lascannons 5 Torpedo Launchers 12 Missile Turrets 12 Point-Defence Batteries	Ceramite Plating Shield Generator	1,520 Crew 150 Marines 1 Interceptor	7,774
	Devana-Class	Interdictor	1.30 km	4 Light Lascannons 6 Heavy Lascannons 2 Superheavy Lascannons 10 Missile Turrets 4 Point-Defence Batteries 1 Tractor Beam	Ceramite Plating Shield Generator	1,850 Crew 150 Marines 50 Fighters	2,683
	Izyaslav-Class	Battleship	1.40 km	10 Light Lascannons 20 Heavy Lascannons 15 Superheavy Lascannons 8 Torpedo Launchers 16 Missile Turrets 15 Point-Defence Batteries 1 Tractor Beam	Ceramite Plating Shield Generator	2,000 Crew 150 Marines 50 Fighters	4,293
	Svetovit-Class	Carrier	2.00 km	21 Light Lascannons 5 Heavy Lascannons 12 Missile Turrets 24 Point-Defence Batteries 1 Tractor Beam	Ceramite Plating Shield Generator	3,025 Crew 250 Marines 275 Fighters	1,367
	Bogatyr-Class	Dreadnought	4.15 km	16 Light Lascannons 28 Heavy Lascannons 12 Superheavy Lascannons 8 Torpedo Launchers 20 Missile Turrets 20 Point-Defence Batteries 1 Tachyon Lance	Ceramite Plating Shield Generator	4,810 Crew 600 Marines 150 Fighters	646