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(ZDF) Zoner Defense Forces - Marcus Lindberg - 12-29-2009
Zoner Defense Force
ZDF History
The idea of a Zoner Militia was first raised by a former Bretonian Armed Forces Admiral Sir Charles Pole back in 797 A.S. He had recently retired and adopted the Zoner way of life, he realized that Zoners could be exploited. Zoners had placed too much trust in other people. In 798 A.S., Sir Charles Pole, with enough funding from his own bank and that of other wealthy Zoners, he proceeded to convince Zoner leaders that Zoners would require security, as it was common to see a Zoner trader killed by a pirate because he/she did not have enough cash to pay the tax, or were simply unwilling. Zoner leaders reluctantly accepted Sir Pole’s plea, and he began a long process in training volunteers, with help from a legendary mercenary group back in those days, known as the Koensayr Guardsmen.
In the first few centuries after Sirius was settled by mankind, Koensayr was a large manufacturing firm devoted to producing high quality materials for star ship construction. The rise of piracy forced the company to form its own security division. As time ran its course the company slowly died off. The Guardsmen however persevered and became a small but highly successful and famous mercenary group. They eventually left house space and joined the Zoner movement in the edges. The entire group was hired by the new Zoner Fleet Admiral, Sir Charles Pole to train Zoner pilots in 798.
In 800 A.S. when Freeport 7 was destroyed the Guardsmen paid dearly. 90% of their force was aboard station when it went up along with the newly trained Zoner Fleet. All but one of their vessels were docked or moored to the station and thus lost. All that survived was a single Fearless destroyer, Arc Hammer, which was under manned. Sir Charles Pole, who survived the attack, lead the remaining Koensayr Guardsmen, and by random chance, they encountered the then unknown and mysterious Order. Seeking vengeance for the loss of their friends they aided the Order in its mission. At the Battle of Omicron Minor their vessel was severely damaged, retreating to Omicron Theta, the vessel was crippled and set adrift. The surviving crew put themselves into stasis hoping to be found.
In 817 A.S. a convoy of OSI, ZTC, and TAZ trade vessels stumbled upon the derelict Arc Hammer. The crew was revived and the Arc Hammer crept back to Lividia. Among the personal of the convoy was a young retired BAF commodore name Francis West. Now face to face with men and women who gave so much of their life to protect what Zoners hold dear, he decided to help them reform the Koensayr Guardsmen. Charles prediction that Zoners would be exploited became true when he found that the Queen Carina’s Privateers had began hostilities against Zoners for providing humanitarian support to the Corsairs. Facing a new division within the Zoner community, with one side being the Council of Zoners while the other being the Zoner Alliance, along with the numerous independent Zoners, Francis West, along with the now aged Sir Charles Pole, argued that a Zoner Militia would not only serve to defend Zoner interests, but provide unity and order within the Zoner community, perhaps even preemptively stopping a Zoner civil war. OSI, TAZ, ZTC, and the CoZ all agreed to help fund this new Zoner militia, which from this day on would be known as the Zoner Defense Force.
ID, IFF, and Naming Scheme
Zoner/Zoner Guard IFF with Zoner Guard ID
Fighters/bombers - (ZDF)-R.Firstname.Lastname (Example: (ZDF)-En.James.Dean)
Gunboats & above - (ZDFS)-Shipname (Example: (ZDFS)-Arc.Hammer)
Armored Transport - (ZDF)Troopship.###
X-Shuttle - (ZDF)Landingcraft.###
ZDF Mission
The ZDF has four objectives:
Help enforce the No Fire Zones in order to maintain peace and safety around Zoner stations.
Protect Zoner vessels from piracy via escort if requested. ZDF vessels will not engage unless cleared by the person(s) they are escorting.
Protect Zoner interests from aggressors.
Control Nomad presence in Zoner territory and assist the Order in the eradication of the Nomad species.
Available Naval Assets
Virage - SV-17 Very Heavy Fighter
Raven's Talon - IR-7 Very Heavy Fighter (Restricted to Lieutenant and above.)
Eagle - CTE-6000 Civilian Very Heavy Fighter
Roc - CTE-19000 Civilian Bomber
Kaichou - T-493-B GMG Bomber (Pending GMG permission. Restricted to Lieutenant and above.)
Armored Transport (Marine use only)
X-Shuttle - X11 Deep Space/Atmospheric Civlian Freighter (Marine use only)
Conference Gunboat (Restricted to Command and above.)
Hathor Gunboat (Pending Order permission. Restricted to NCTF Commander and Marshal ranks.)
Fearless Destroyer (Restricted to Marshal and above)
Aquilon Carrier (Restricted to Grand Marshal and Marshals with Grand Marshal approval)
Armament
Zoner weaponry
Civilian weaponry
Codename weaponry
All shields, missiles, torpedoes, mines, and armor upgrades
Mini Razors and Supernova Antimatter Cannons
Rank Structure of the Zoner Defense Force
High Command
High Command consists of the Grand Marshal and the four operational Marshals; the Marshal of the Omegas, Marshal of the Taus, Marshal of the Omicrons, and Marshal of the Nomad Control Task Force. The Grand Marshal is the commander in chief but his orders can be over turned if the majority of High Command disagrees with him. High Command is based out of Sparta Station. Each Marshal has his own headquarters at a Zoner station of his choice in his area of operations.
Civilian Oversight Committee
A Committee in which each OSI, TAZ, ZTC, and CoZ each send one rep. There is a seat for an independent Zoner also; one who has no affiliation with the four primarly Zoner factions and will be filled via popular vote. This committee holds no sway over politics. It is simple there to provide a place for the civilian factions to voice their views, ideas, thoughts and such to ZDF High Command. It is also where HC can request funding as the COC is the body that approves the funding for the ZDF.
Naval
The ZDF Navy patrols the space and systems in which Zoner bases/planets or Freeports exist. Their main job is to enforce the No Fire Zone (NFZ) within 5K of every Freeport as well as escorting Zoner traders and civilians across Zoner territory. They are also ready to be deployed in Omicron Minor or Omicron Gamma if either of these systems are under attack by Nomad forces, and if they are given permission to do so by Order High Command or the Council of Elders respectively.
Nomad Control Task Force
The Nomad Control Taks Force (NCTF) was created in order to counter the growing Nomad threat in the Omicrons and Omegas by assisting Order operations against Nomads in the area. The NCTF also roots out Nomad infected individuals within the Zoner community and neutralizes them. Marshal Lehon Kaine leads the NFTF from the bridge of the Arc Hammer; he reports only to the Grand Marshal. He works with the Order to coordinate the operations against Nomads together. The NCTF is a small force almost all of which are Koensayr Guardsmen or their descendants. They are the only members of the Defense Force allowed to use Order tech. Only Lieutenants and above may serve in the NCTF.
Grand Marshal (Abbr. GM)
The commander in chief of the ZDF. The Grand Marshal wields absolute authority over the ZDF. All ZDF assets are at his disposal. While he usually finds himself behind a mess of paperwork he hasn’t forgotten where he came from.
Can fly any naval vessel the ZDF has acquired.
Marshal (Abbr. M)
Chosen from veteran ZDF that have proven their worth as leaders and soldiers, time and time again. Marshals act as advisors to the Grand Marshal. They command all ZDF in their area of operations and report only to the Grand Marshal. Only four Marshals exist currently. One for the Tau, Omicron, and Omega regions. There is an additional Marshal how leads the Nomad Control Task Force.
Can fly any naval vessel the ZDF has acquired. Use of Hathor gunboat requires permission from the Grand Marshal.
Commodore (Abbr. Comm)
The honorary rank of Commodore is given to any ZDF pilot who has been awarded the Cross of Chivalry. For anyone below the rank of Commander this is a title only, they still maintain the rights and responsibilities of their active rank. If the pilot who has earned this title becomes a Commander (or is a Commander) it becomes his active rank and he may request the right to fly a capitial ship, High Command will asses the request and deny or grant it.
Can fly any vessel teh ZDF has aquired up to a Conference gunboat. May request capitial ship rights which will be determined by High Command.
Commander (Abbr. Cmd)
Lieutenants that showed they were capable leaders. Usually found at the head of a wing of ZDF fighters.
Can fly any vessel the ZDF has acquired up to the Conference gunboat. May use the Hathor gunboat with permission from the Grand Marshal.
Lieutenant (Abbr. Lt)
Men and women who stand out find themselves promoted to lieutenant. Persons of this rank show new recruits and ensign the ropes and sometimes leading patrols themselves.
Restricted to the Eagle, Raven’s Talon, Virage, Roc, or GMG bomber.
Ensign (Abbr. En)
These are the men and women on the ground and in the cockpit; the backbone of the ZDF.
Restricted to the Eagle, Virage, or Roc.
Recruit (Abbr. Rt)
A recent volunteer who is undergoing training. Once the pilot completes the training sessions he is promoted to Ensign.
Restricted to Eagle or Roc.
Marines
The ZDF Marines are the ground troops of the Zoner Defense Force. They patrol within Freeports and other Zoner bases and planets and maintain neutrality within Zoner territory. They are also trained in Combat boarding techniques should there ever be the need to capture an enemy ship, or rescue hostages. They are small in numbers however they have access to the latest weapons available in Sirius.
It has been suggested that the Marine Corp be restricted to forum RP only. Unsure if anyone will want to fly a Armored Transport or X-Shuttle around simply to move their marines around. Could be a great RP tool.
General of the Marines (Abbr. GoM)
The General of the Marines is the highest ranking Marine. He/she reports directly to the Grand Marshal
General (Abbr. Gen)
Generals report to the Marshal in the area they operate in. They are in charge of all marines within said area.
Colonel (Abbr. Col)
A Colonel is any marine who has earned the Cross of Chivalry; it is an honorary rank. Persons who receive this rank still hold the rights and responsibilities of their active rank.
Captain (Abbr. Cpt)
Captains command one company of marines, around 100 men. Captains and their marine companies ensure safety aboard ZDF vessels and on Zoner stations/planets. They report to the General in their area of operations.
Sergeant (Abbr. Sgt)
Sergeants are marines who have shown necessary leadership skills to command a squad of marines (around 10 to 15 marines) as well as tactical ingenuity to win fire fights. They are usually found leading foot patrols.
Corporal (Abbr. Cpl)
Corporals are marines who have shown excessive ability in combat and given further training in the use of heavy weapons and provide fire support to other marines.
Private (Abbr. Pvt)
The backbone of the Marine Corp in the ZDF. Privates intiate training is composed of intense combat boarding techniques as well as urban and space station warfare. They are trained to use light weapons and are always at the front of any fire fight.
ZDF Diplomacy
TAZ, ZTC, OSI, & CoZ
These are the people we are entrusted to protect. They ensure we have food, water, and other supplies.
Allies
Order
GMG
TAZ
OSI
ZTC
CoZ delegates
Independent Zoners
Friendly
None at this time
Neutral
Everyone not above or below this!
Unfriendly
None at this time
Hostile
Nomads (Keepers)
Wild (Das Wilde)
Area of Operations (ZOI)
Home Stations:
High Command: Gran Canaria
Omicron Division: Freeport 9
Tau Division: Freeport 10
Omega Division: Gran Canaria
Nomad Control Task Force: Freeport 11 (Pending work with the Order)
The ZDF will be present in any system that Zoners have a station in and by way of travel and escort roles may be present in other systems. No ZDF personnel are to enter any Guard system other than Omicron-74, High Command will notify personne of exceptions to this rule. Do not enter any Gallic system for any reason. If a Zoner travels there, he does so at his own risk.
These are Blue systems, meaning the ZDF can escort and patrol freely.
Omicron Delta
Omicron Kappa
Omicron 74
Omicron Theta
Omega 49
Omega 50
Omega 3
Omega 41
Tau 29
Kepler
Bering
Pennsylvania
Baffin
Tau 37
Tau 23
Omega 47
Omega 5
Green systems are systems in that ZDF High Command are attempting to negotiate with the owners of in order to begin patrols and escorting services, as they may have Zoner bases or planets, or just have Zoners passing by.
None at this time.
Red systems are systems that ZDF Forces may not enter, unless given permision from High Command.
Omicron Minor
Omicron Gamma
Roster
Naval
Grand Marshal
Andre Rentiera (Marcus Lindberg)
Marshals
Izii Helfari of the Omicrons (Lieutenant)
(name) of the Omegas
(Equanimitee/Reavguitar) of the Taus
Lehon Kaine of the Nomad Control Taks Force (Kuthumii)
Commodores
Commanders
Lieutenants
Ensigns
Recruits
Marine
General of the Marines
General
Colonel
Captain
Sergeant
Corporal
Private
Medals
Medals are given to ZDF marines and pilots, as well as Order pilots and Zoner civilians who display acts of valour and honour in battle. Individuals may be nominated by anyone. Evidence must be submitted to High Command so they can decide if the individual is worthy of the medal.
Cross of Chivalry
The highest achievable medal in the ZDF, the Cross of Chivalry is only achieved by those individuals who put their lives in the face of danger whilst being outnumbered AND outgunned to save a fellow Zoner, civilian, Order personel, or other ZDF personel successfully by his or herself.
Reward: A bonus in the form of credits and the honorary rank of Commodore.
Note: As Order pilots can receive this medal they will also recieve the rank of Commodore within the ZDF. Civilians and Zoners not of the ZDF do not recieve the Commodore title.
Medal of Intrepidity
A respectable achievement within the ZDF, the Medal of Intrepidity can be achieved if the nominated individual/pilot manages to destroy a person considered an outlaw by the Zoner community or a Nomad in an engagement by his or heself whilst being outnumbered or outgunned.
Reward: Bonus in the form of credits.
Silver Star of Valiant Acts
An important achievement for any pilot in the ZDF, the Silver Star is awarded to any group of pilots who manage to uphold Zoner laws or face a Nomad assualt whilst either being outnumbered or being outgunned in battle.
Reward: Bonus in the form of credits.
The Distinguised Merit Cross
The Distinguised Merit Cross is given to any individual within the ZDF who is an upholder of Zoner laws for a period of no less than three months.
Reward. 1.5 million credits
Credits
The idea and orginal faction proposal (which never went public) of a Zoner military force originally came from SigCorps, Kuthumii and I have expanded on this idea by adding in to the original.
(ZDF) Zoner Defense Forces - darthbeck - 12-29-2009
This is nicely written, But given that the zoners dont have any real enemy's that they can engage for any reason, you'll have trouble keeping the faction active beyond a few people who enjoy being a zoner in their fighter. good luck though.
(ZDF) Zoner Defense Forces - Marcus Lindberg - 12-29-2009
' Wrote:This is nicely written, But given that the zoners dont have any real enemy's that they can engage for any reason, you'll have trouble keeping the faction active beyond a few people who enjoy being a zoner in their fighter. good luck though.
Well thats the point of this faction, its meant to be small, just large enough to enforce the NFZ laws and contain situations like the one in Dublin/Omega 49 a few days ago with Samura/Kishiro using Gran Canaria as a base, thus potentially extending the Kusari Bretonia war to Omega 49.
(ZDF) Zoner Defense Forces - Akura - 12-29-2009
Why are Phantoms hostile to a Zoner faction?
Neugh.... Phantoms and Zoners are fine diplomatically.
Zoners attacking Phantoms leads to Phantoms blowing your s*** up.
Other than that, I can panning out and working against Nomads in Delta... or summit.
(ZDF) Zoner Defense Forces - kuth - 12-29-2009
' Wrote:Why are Phantoms hostile to a Zoner faction?
Neugh.... Phantoms and Zoners are fine diplomatically.
Zoners attacking Phantoms leads to Phantoms blowing your s*** up.
Slight overlook. The D in ZDF stands for Defense. We won't be attacking Phantoms unless they provoke us somehow. Though I can assure you, attacking Zoners means we will blow yoru s%^& up too but we are diplomatically fine, so I don't see that happening.
The diplomacy will be corrected sorry for the mistake.
(ZDF) Zoner Defense Forces - Marcus Lindberg - 12-29-2009
' Wrote:Why are Phantoms hostile to a Zoner faction?
Neugh.... Phantoms and Zoners are fine diplomatically.
Zoners attacking Phantoms leads to Phantoms blowing your s*** up.
Other than that, I can panning out and working against Nomads in Delta... or summit.
Theres a little confusion with Phantoms, TAZ/ZTC have them as neutral, but OSI has them as hostile so yeah. We'll switch to Neutral for the moment.
(ZDF) Zoner Defense Forces - Akura - 12-29-2009
' Wrote:Theres a little confusion with Phantoms, TAZ/ZTC have them as neutral, but OSI has them as hostile so yeah. We'll switch to Neutral for the moment.
That's the OSI's problem, generally Phantoms and Zoners have no problems.
(ZDF) Zoner Defense Forces - kuth - 12-29-2009
' Wrote:That's the OSI's problem, generally Phantoms and Zoners have no problems.
We understand that, but since OSI is a Zoner faction and we intend to protect them, we take them in to consideration.
I was the one that put the diplomacy section together. I had OSI's handy so I worked off it. After checking ZTC/TAZ we made the correction.
What is your take on the Marine section? (I would love some feedback on that section!)
(ZDF) Zoner Defense Forces - Tovig - 12-29-2009
I like it ! Try to engage diplomatics relations with the Order| guys. We could work nicely together.
(ZDF) Zoner Defense Forces - reisiger_duke - 12-29-2009
Hum... as there hasn't been any incidents for a very long while between Zoners and Phantoms I'll adjust OSI diplomatic information to set them to unfriendly for now... It's not like we'd welcome the most feared space-nutter with open arms :P
As for the ZDF, it's a nice thing to have a faction dedicated to enforcing the NFZ... something folks are always very surprised about if it actually happens :D