Kusari Naval Forces (player faction)

Kusari Naval Forces
Origin	Kusari
Affiliation	Kusari Naval Forces
Alignment	Lawful
Profile
Date of founding	unknown
Founder(s)	Akira (Sensou) - Harlequinn (DeLuna)
Current leader(s)	Mikako Takahashi (Bakamono)
Base of operations	Matsue Base, Hiroshima
Primary role
Defend Kusari space and the republic

This is a player faction. For the affiliated NPC faction, see Kusari Naval Forces

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The Kusari Naval Forces has a long story of being first actual power in Kusari that could protect the Emperor and the Empires borders. For centuries Kusari Naval Forces have been the military might of the Kusari, protecting its people and interests.

For a long time we embodied the spirit and passion of the Kusari emperor, our living god. We were enabling his will as poetry in the stars, but our last emperor decided to give up his powers, and now we are under command of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defence.

Even if we no longer have our master, we will remain samurais and will follow all their guidelines, new times brings some changes, but we will not forget who we really are.

History

(work in progress)

Fighters, Bombers and Gunboats

J7P-3 Light Fighter J17P - 95 Very Heavy Fighter J50P-B3 Bomber Gunboat Kusari Gunboat

Support ships, and ships of Special Purpose

J90P-54HT Transport K7:P-19T Container Transport Prison ship Prison Liner T-833-GB Explorer

Heavy combat ships

Destroyer Kusari Destroyer Komainu Kusari Battlecruiser Battleship Kusari Battleship

Identification

• Kusari Naval Forces ID
• Kusari Naval Forces IFF
• Kusari Naval Forces Tags:
  • [KNF] -- Applies to all military ships

Ranks

Low Command

等海尉 - Santō Kaii (Ensign)

First step in the Kusari Naval Forces, these pilots are in training, and must develop the Kusari Navigational maps and knowledge of Kusari problematics, before being considered for a promotion.

等海尉 - Nitō Kaii (Sub-Lieutenant)

Has received commissioning scroll to act on behalf of the Republic, It is the second step in the Kusari Naval Forces after proven total knowledge of Kusari star maps and Kusari diplomacy.

等海尉 - Ittō Kaii (Lieutenant)

Officers of this rank have proven themselves in combat and have been deemed noteworthy for the promotion track.

等海佐 - Santō Kaisa (Lieutenant-Commander)

This is the highest rank of lower command, These officers perform as leaders to their wingmen and work as a link between the Middle and Low commands.

Middle Command

等海佐 - Nitō Kaisa (Commander)

Can manage recruitment and training. Nitō are allowed to apply for the title of 'KNF Senior Flight and Combat Instructor', they are experienced pilots in combat, and have accomplished many hours on patrols.

等海佐 - Ittō Kaisa (Captain)

Ittō Kaisa is the higher position within the Middle Command, they respond directly to the High Command, they have entrusted to lead any squadron in combat. Can manage recruitment, training and may lead diplomatic meetings.

High Command

海将補 - Kaishō-ho (Rear-Admiral)

Kaishō-ho reflects all the honor, pride and sense of duty of the Kusari Naval Forces. This rank is a not only the highest bestowed upon an officer by High Command, but a title and position of trust.

海将 - Kaishō (Vice-Admiral)

Kaishō are responsible for tactical decisions and a key figure in command bridge on the Kusari battleships. Have a seat in the Council of the Rising Suns, can manage recruitment, training, may lead diplomatic meetings and can grant special operations.

幕僚長たる海将 - Bakuryō-chō taru Kaishō (Admiral)

Highest Officer, can manage recruitment, training, may lead diplomatic meetings and can grant special operations. The Admirals answer directly to the Minister of Defence.

Diplomacy

External diplomacy can be found here.

Faction Relationship Kusari State Police Allied The Kempeitai Allied Kishiro Technologies Allied Samura Industries Allied Temporary Autonomous Zoners Friendly Independent Miners Guild Neutral Interspace Commerce Neutral Gas Miner's Guild Neutral Rheinland Corporations Neutral Liberty Corporations Neutral Bretonia Corporations Neutral Gallic Corporations Neutral Gallic Royal Navy Neutral Rheinland Military Neutral Liberty Navy Neutral Bounty Hunters Guild Neutral The Black Dragon Society Neutral Zoners Neutral

Faction Relationship Artisan Farmers Alliance Unfriendly Liberty Security Force Unfriendly BDM Unfriendly Queen Carina's Privateers Unfriendly Office of Naval Intelligence Unfriendly The Council Unfriendly The Order Unfriendly Junkers Unfriendly Corsairs Unfriendly Liberty Rogues Hostile Outcasts Hostile Lane Hackers Hostile Xeno Alliance Hostile The Keepers At War Golden Chrysanthemums At War Blood Dragons At War Das Wilde At War Mandalorian Mercenaries At War

Stellar Cartography

Home system: Hiroshima. Being a high security military restricted system Hiroshima is heavily defended by Naval Forces Guards and is considered inviolable space to all except Naval Forces,Samura Industries, State Police and Kishiro Technologies vessels.

It is known the High Command rarely granted this privilege, providing a license, even to some civillian vessels under particular circumstances.

Zone of interest (ZOI)

• Hiroshima - Home System
• New Tokyo
• Honshu
• Kyushu
• Shikoku
• Hokkaido
• Chugoku
• Tohoku
• Fukuoka
• Rishiri
• Nagano
• Oita
• Galileo (within jump gate range)
• Kepler (within jump gate range)
• Sigma-13 (up to Gas Miner Naha)
• Sigma-19 (up to Gas Miner Ogashawa)
• Tau-29

KNF projects itself across Kusari. From Honshu to Kyushu and from Hokkaido to Kepler, Galileo and Sigma-13 (there only staying within range of the jump gate).

On the western front the furthest KNF base is the Battleship Nagumo in Kyushu, defending it from occasional blood dragon raid parties and small outcast wings. It is playing a vital role in guarding the Kusari – Gallia border which is settled in Tau-29.

On the eastern front the furthest KNF base is the Battleship Sado in Hiroshima system, it protects not only the whole system, but also launches patrols into New Tokyo and Honshu systems to assist police forces.

On the north front the furthest KNF base is the Battleship Matsumoto in Hokkaido. After finished construction of the Rishiri gate, it is playing a huge role in defending civilian transports from newly connected systems. Naval ships from Matsumoto patrol the entirety of space from Hokkaido to Planet Tomioka in Nagano.

On the south front the furthest KNF base is the Battleship Myoko in Shikoku system. Located in a strategic position near Deshima, a BHG base, to monitor all of their activities in Kusari. Myoko also launches patrols into Kepler and Galileo systems, to secure all traffic that is going from or to Kusari.

Naval forces also may be spotted in sigma-sectors providing necessary protection for Kishiro or Samura convoys

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Expeditionary Interests

After the end of the Kusari-Bretonia war, naval forces finally can focus on more important internal problems. While facing possible second wave of infection, naval forces are now desperately focusing on omicrons and on resources and knowledges that are hidden there, to help itself repel a new infestation.

Discovery Frequencies

• Kusari Naval Forces High Command (Announcements and Fleet Communications)
• Kusari Naval Forces Action Reports (Reports of Incidents, Engagements, Smugglers, etc.)
• Kusari Naval Forces Dojo (Join KNF)
• Perfect Blossom Tea Room (Gathering place for KNF, Kusari Traders and Allies)
• Kusari Legal Codex (Kusari laws and criminals)
• Faction Feedback
• Faction Status Post (#16)

Faction Roleplay/Events

• Tau Convention Document
• KNFvsBAF Tau war engagements (Battle Slot #8)
• KNFvsBAF Tau war engagements (Battle Slot #15)
• Imperial Edict on Bounty Hunters
• Kusari Military Detains Traders!
• Kusari Naval Forces Katana Wing
• Kusari Naval Forces Exploration Wing
• Colonial Envoy to New Tokyo
• Celine Squadron
• The Lost Artifact #1
• The Lost Artifact #2
• To Liberty from the Kusari Consulate
• The Dogs of War - Nelson's Escape