Ed Island Navy

Ed Island Navy
EIN
EIN Balkenkreuz
War Ensign of the EIN
Military overview
Formed	1821
Anthem	Triumphmarsch
Jurisdiction	Ed Island and her colonies
Headquarters	Kriegsmarine Ministry, Bridgestadt.
Employees	Undisclosed number
Annual budget	Undisclosed amount
Military executive	Havelock, Admiral

The Ed Island Navy is the primary naval military of Ed Island. As the largest Ed Islandian military branch, the Navy is a powerful force on the seas with advanced technology making its ships effective and versatile in both peacetime and active war.

History

Ever since the late 1980s, the Ed Island Navy had been upgraded and modernized to include the latest advancements in naval warfare. This includes railguns, ship-based ICBMs, and large supercarriers. The flagship of the fleet, the EIS Savage, is noted as the most advanced ship in Ed Island's arsenal, being both heavily armed and armored.

Description

After the merits of naval aviation were shown, Ed Island Naval Doctrine dictates that all ships must be able to carry aircraft in some capacity. While most ships only have space for one or two helicopters, a large emphasis is placed on aircraft carriers due to their invaluability in combat.

Fleet

Ships

Warships
Type	Amount	Description
Savage-class Battlecruiser Savage-class Refit 1 Savage-class Refit 2	8	One of the largest ship classes of the fleet, the Savage-class is a modern, heavily armed battlecruiser powered by a nuclear fusion reactor, allowing it to last for years without refueling. Each battlecruiser possesses four dual-38cm turrets for ship-to-ship and shore bombardment. In 2017, the entire Savage fleet was extensively refit in order to further modernize the ships. Furthermore, half of the fleet had the rearmost main battery removed in order to add an aircraft hanger for additional helicopter support. The other half were given similar modifications, but had the second rear battery removed as well to implement guided missile launchers. The updates are expected to be complete in mid-April.
Barat-class Destroyer	28	Destroyers armed with advanced weaponry, including a large railgun. Due to the railgun's power requirements, it is the only ship in the fleet able to fire it repeatedly without having to shut down other systems.
Blitz-class Carrier Destroyer	11	Large destroyers nearly rivaling the Savage-class in size. Blitz-class destroyers are fitted with a large landing pad and hangar for up to 20 helicopters or VTOL jets to land. Other armaments include a 155mm railgun, 127mm lightweight cannon, and numerous 37mm quad-AA cannons.
Aircraft Carriers
Kestral-class Aircraft Carrier	12	Aircraft carriers capable of carrying 90 aircraft both on-deck and in the lower hanger. Its nuclear fusion reactor and laser anti-air defenses make it a highly advanced 21st-century carrier.
Pride-class Hunter Killer	27	Cruisers designed to act as one-ship battlegroups, able to conduct anti-ship and anti-submarine activities on their own. They possess a large landing platform on the port side to allow helicopters and STOL jets to accompany the cruisers on longer voyages.
Dragonet-class Submarine Carrier	3	Modified Tide-class submarines capable of carrying 16 aircraft, typically helicopters and either F-141s or F-30s. All capabilities to fire ballistic missiles are removed to make space for hanger and waterproofing equipment, but the submarines retain the capability to fire torpedoes if necessary.
Gunboats
Arch-class Cutter	20	Small cutter ships used to patrol Ed Island's coastline. Designed as coast guard ships, they are painted white rather than grey to distinguish themselves from destroyers.
Guppy-class Gunboat		Small ships designed for shallow water operations, Guppies are rarely seen outside of Ed Island's waterways. Unlike other vessels of the EIN, they are painted with a green camouflage pattern.
Submarines
Enforcer-class Submarine	18	Submarines designed for hit-and-run tactics. Their supercavitation systems allow the Enforcer-class to accelerate to speeds over 100 kph, designed primarily for torpedo avoidance and long-distance travel.
Tide-class Ballistic Submarine	18	Larger submarines capable of launching SLBMs from sea. The caterpillar drive allows the Tide class to travel almost silently, allowing them to evade enemy sensors despite their large size. The Tide class are among the largest submarines in Antarctica, along with the similarly-sized Ruscan Typhoon class and Snowvgorodian Scinfaxi class.
Other
Observer-class Communications Ship	2	Large ships used for long-range communications, electronic warfare, and as mobile listening posts. They are minimally armed, having only four CIWS mounts and four 37mm quad-AA cannons.

Aircraft

Planes
Type	Role	Amount	Description
F/A-11 Striker	Multirole fighter	328	A multirole aircraft designed specifically for the Navy. While a navalized F-10 was originally intended for use, the Navy was hesitant about placing single-engine aircraft on aircraft carriers. The F-10's competitor, the YF-11, was chosen instead as it was deemed to be a superior naval aircraft after testing.
F/A-11 Super Striker	Multirole fighter	218	A redesigned Striker with a longer fuselage, redesigned engine intakes, and more powerful engines. Unlike legacy Strikers which are suited for dogfighting, Super Strikers are more suited for attacker roles.
EA-11G	Electronic Warfare	28	A variant of the F/A-11E fitted with EW equipment. The EA-11 lacks the ability to launch missiles, but retains the F/A-11's cannon with reduced ammunition capacity.
F-26N Sea Reaper	Fighter/Interceptor	180	A navalized variant of the F-24 Reaper, the Sea Reaper features variable sweep-wings for greater mobility above the sea. Stealth features give the F-26N an edge against other contemporary aircraft.
F-141	VTOL	240	Ed Island-produced variants of the Ruscan Yak-141, the F-141 possesses VTOL capabilities and is currently being phased out in favor of the F-30.
F-30	VTOL	460 (planned)	Licensed from Munijoch's F-G10 program, the F-30 is planned to completely replace the F-141 and legacy Strikers.
QF-17 Hunter	Unmanned fighter	10	Designed as an unmanned variant of the F/A-11E, Hunter drones are highly-maneuverable and are capable of carrying a large number of munitions. QF-17s were the first unmanned aircraft in Antarctica to perform takeoffs and landings from an aircraft carrier.
E-1B	Early Warning Radar	24	Large two-engine planes that provide airborne early warning for the EIN.
Helicopters
UH-24A Vosper	Assault Gunship	91	Large, armored attack helicopters with the capacity to carry troops or supplies in a troop bay. Unlike the EIAF, the EIN utilizes the earlier UH-24A Vosper with the distinct 'greenhouse' canopy for greater visibility. These Vospers also have modifications to carry anti-ship torpedoes and depth charges.
UTH-66 Blackfoot	Transport	143	Transport helicopters used to ferry troops and supplies. The Blackfoot can be easily modified to support a large variety of roles, such as anti-submarine, search-and-rescue, or patrol.

See Also

• Ed Island Air Force

Ed Island