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=History=
=History=
The Messidorian Army and Navy Corps were founded in 1839, 8 years after the founding of the Messidor Union. The formation of a standing military was a contentious issue among the various syndicates who had originally called to rely upon civil militias organized at a local level rather than a central military. After the loss of northern Tafriqt in 1833, the notion that such a force could effectively protect the Union was effectively dispelled, though it took a further 6 years before the exact details of the Messidorian Armed Forces would be determined. From the outset, the Army and Navy Corps were small, professional, volunteer forces which were organized under a federal union. Merovian and later Aɣmatian factories ensured that they were well-equipped and supplied, though the forces established an enduring reputation of poor discipline. Despite their reputation, the first major deployment of the Messidorian Army Corps in the Annexation of the Timna Strip in 1919 was a great success. The Messidorian Navy Corps served nearly the entirety of its first century and a half of existence as a patrol and deterrence fleet for ships making the transit across the Periclean Sea. During the Reannexation of Tafriqt in 1950-51, the Navy Corps ran blockades around the coast of Tafriqt and prevented any seaborne assault. They also saw major surface combat during the Fourth West Scipian War. The Messidorian Air Corps was founded in 1920 and rounded out the three branches. Elements of the Messidorian intelligence services are also incorporated into the armed forces, specifically the Naval Infantry Brigade of the Army Corps, which conducts counter-intelligence, special reconnaissance, and direct intervention missions.
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Revision as of 22:20, 18 October 2020

Messidorian Armed Forces
Forces Armées du Messidor
Iɣskrbiln n Mgrawi
File:Messidor Army Emblem.png

File:Messidor Naval Jack.png

File:Messidor Roundel.png
The Messidorian Army Corps' emblem, the Navy Corps' jack, and the Air Corps' roundel
Founded1839; 185 years ago (1839)
Service branchesMessidorian Army Corps
Messidorian Navy Corps
Messidorian Air Corps
Leadership
Commander-in-ChiefPresident Yolande-Minerve Saverne
Commissioned ChairpersonLt. General Rezki Tinifsan
Personnel
Military age18-55
ConscriptionVoluntary service only
Active personnel102,800 total:
Army Corps: 55,200
Navy Corps: 31,500
Air Corps: 16,100

History

The Messidorian Army and Navy Corps were founded in 1839, 8 years after the founding of the Messidor Union. The formation of a standing military was a contentious issue among the various syndicates who had originally called to rely upon civil militias organized at a local level rather than a central military. After the loss of northern Tafriqt in 1833, the notion that such a force could effectively protect the Union was effectively dispelled, though it took a further 6 years before the exact details of the Messidorian Armed Forces would be determined. From the outset, the Army and Navy Corps were small, professional, volunteer forces which were organized under a federal union. Merovian and later Aɣmatian factories ensured that they were well-equipped and supplied, though the forces established an enduring reputation of poor discipline. Despite their reputation, the first major deployment of the Messidorian Army Corps in the Annexation of the Timna Strip in 1919 was a great success. The Messidorian Navy Corps served nearly the entirety of its first century and a half of existence as a patrol and deterrence fleet for ships making the transit across the Periclean Sea. During the Reannexation of Tafriqt in 1950-51, the Navy Corps ran blockades around the coast of Tafriqt and prevented any seaborne assault. They also saw major surface combat during the Fourth West Scipian War. The Messidorian Air Corps was founded in 1920 and rounded out the three branches. Elements of the Messidorian intelligence services are also incorporated into the armed forces, specifically the Naval Infantry Brigade of the Army Corps, which conducts counter-intelligence, special reconnaissance, and direct intervention missions.

Structure

Branches of service

Messidorian Army Corps

Equipment

Arms

Model Image Origin Type Calibre Notes
Small arms
P16
SIG P210 1sr series IMG 3086.jpg
 Messidor Pistol 10×25mm Standard service pistol
FA-58
FR-97 Messidor.png
 Messidor
 Tsurushima
Assault rifle 7×40mm Standard service rifle, licenced production of the Tsurushiman Type 89 rifle in 7×40mm
420 mm (16.5 in) barrel
FA-58C
FR-98 Messidor.png
 Messidor
 Tsurushima
Carbine 7×40mm Carbine variant of the FA-58
300 mm (11.8 in) barrel
FA-58X
FR-99 Messidor.png
 Messidor
 Tsurushima
Carbine 7×40mm Short carbine variant of the FA-58 for vehicle crews and pilots
190 mm (7.5 in) barrel
FR-55
FRF2 lunette Schrome.jpg
 Messidor Marksman rifle 7.5×54mm Second generation update of the Mle 144 service rifle
FM-21
Porte ouverte 18RT-15 juin 2009 arme militaire03.jpg
 Messidor Medium machinegun 7.5×54mm Section support weapon and vehicle-mounted machinegun
FM-27  Messidor Heavy machinegun 12.7×99mm Vehicle-mounted machinegun
FR/CM-70
PGM Hecate.jpg
 Messidor Anti-matériel rifle 12.7×99mm In limited use with special forces
MP-54
ERYX-2ndFrInReg 2.jpg
 Messidor Portable ATGM 136mm
LG-58
LGI entrainement.jpg
 Messidor Grenade mortar 50mm
G23
Rgd 5 hand grenade.jpeg
 Ostrozava Hand grenade
Mle 113
MAS 49 rifle.jpg
 Messidor Semi-automatic rifle 7.5×54mm In training, ceremonial, and police service
Mle 105
MAS Modèle 36.jpg
 Messidor Bolt-action rifle 7.5×54mm In training, ceremonial, and police service
Artillery
OR-41
French TRF1 155 mm, live-fire exercise for Combined Endeavor 2013 .jpg
 Messidor Towed howitzer 155mm

Vehicles

Model Image Origin Type Armament Notes
Armoured vehicles
CA-52
Japanese Type 90 Tank - 1.jpg
 Messidor
 Ostrozava
 North Ottonia
 Tsurushima
Main battle tank 120mm smoothbore cannon
FM-27 12.7mm machinegun
FM-21 7.5mm machinegun
Co-developed with the Ostrozavan OPU-S78 series, the North Ottonian M15/VII series, and the Tsurushiman Type 90
CS-53
BMPT at Engineering Technologies 2012 (8).jpg
 Messidor Fire support vehicle 2× 30mm autocannons
4× 136mm ATGM launchers
2× 50mm grenade launchers
FM-27 12.7mm machinegun
FM-21 7.5mm machinegun
Built on the CA-52 chassis
VBR
ERC 90 ER.JPG
 Messidor Armoured reconnaissance vehicle 90mm AT cannon
2× FM-21 7.5mm machineguns
VBC
VCBI-openphotonet PICT6027.JPG
 Messidor Infantry fighting vehicle 30mm autocannon
FM-21 7.5mm machinegun
Command vehicle and engineering vehicle variants
VBA  Messidor Self-propelled artillery OR-41 155mm howitzer Built on the VBC chassis,
VBM
Crotale NG P1220851.jpg
 Messidor Mobile SAM platform 8× 136mm SAM launchers Built on the VBC chassis
Light vehicles
CUdO 6×6
CUdO 10×10
TG MIL TGA 40.413 DFAS (6x6).jpg
 North Ottonia Utility, transport, and cargo vehicles Converted civilian vehicle
Cm-53
Technamm Masstech French Army (Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ76).jpg
 Tsurushima Utility and transport vehicle Converted civilian vehicle
Aircraft
RN-66
Kamov Ka-52.jpg
 Tsurushima Attack/scout helicopter gunship 30mm autocannon
12× 136mm ATGM launchers
AC-51
RCAF CC-150 Polaris Davies.jpg
 Messidor Cargo/transport plane Converted civilian aircraft

Messidorian Navy Corps

Vessels in active service

Class Image Role Armament Number in service Notes
Ayll Lbaz-class
FS Jean Bart 1.jpg
Anti-air frigate 40× 340mm SAMs
39× 136mm SAMs
8× 350mm anti-ship missiles
2× 533mm torpedo tubes
100mm naval gun
2× 30mm autocannon
4× FM-27 12.7mm machineguns
30 Carries one RN-66 helicopter, same hull as the Ɣum Lbaz-class
Ɣum Lbaz-class
FS Montcalm 1.jpg
Anti-submarine frigate 40× 350mm anti-ship missiles
30× 136mm SAMs
100mm naval gun
2× 30mm autocannon
4× FM-27 12.7mm machineguns
4 Carries two RN-66 helicopters, same hull as the Ayll Lbaz-class
Amansakal-class
BPC Dixmude.jpg
Amphibious assault ship 8× 136mm SAMs
2× 30mm autocannon
4× FM-21 7.5mm machineguns
4× FM-27 12.7mm machineguns
2 Carries 1-2 helicopter squadrons, 1-2 tank battalions, and 1-3 infantry battalions
Taġruyt n Nhas-class
Tapageuse-01.jpg
Patrol ship 2× 30mm autocannon
2× FM-21 7.5mm machineguns
10
Tmnirin-class
FS Casabianca 03.jpg
Nuclear attack submarine 14× 350mm anti-ship missiles
4× 533mm torpedo tubes
7
Hluaxdil-class
BERLIN 2268.jpg
Auxiliary vessel 8× 136mm SAMs
4× 30mm autocannon
4 Carries two RM-50 or HC-37 helicopters

Messidorian Air Corps

Aircraft in active service

Model Image Origin Type Notes
Ava 70
Rafale - RIAT 2009 (3751416421).jpg
 Messidor Multi-role fighter
AT-32
Argentina Air Force Dassault Mirage IIIEA Lofting-1.jpg
 Messidor Fighter/interceptor In use for training and reserve squadrons
RN-66
Kamov Ka-52.jpg
 Tsurushima Attack/scout helicopter gunship
RM-50
PLAAF Harbin Z-9WA.jpg
 Jhengtsang Search and rescue helicopter
HC-37
A Royal Air Force Puma helicopter over the English countryside.jpg
 Messidor Cargo/transport helicopter
AC-51
RCAF CC-150 Polaris Davies.jpg
 Messidor Cargo/transport plane Converted civilian aircraft, electronic warfare variant

Ranks and insignia