Midrasian Armed Forces

Armed Forces of Midrasia
Forces Armées de Mydrazia
Emblem of the Armed Forces of Midrasia
Founded	1625
Service branches	Midrasian Army Midrasian Navy Midrasian Air Force Nuclear Strike Force
Headquarters	Lotrič, Midrasia
Leadership
Commander-in-Chief	Government of Midrasia
Defence Secretary	Ulric Palos
Chief of the General Staff	Gauthier Pierlot
Personnel
Military age	16
Conscription	None
Reaching military age annually	(512,000)
Active personnel	512,000
Reserve personnel	200,000
Expenditure
Budget	$152.4 billion
Percent of GDP	2.5%
Industry
Domestic suppliers	IMM Systems
Foreign suppliers	Ardaima Newrey Template:Country data tir Lhaeraidd Other Allies

The Midrasian Armed Forces (Midrasian: Forces Armées de Mydrazia), encompass the Midrasian Army, the Midrasian Navy, the Midrasian Air Force, and the Nuclear Strike Force. The Government of Midrasia is regarded as the Commander-in-chief of the armed forces, as its loyalty lies with the Constitution of 1791; although by convention authority is vested in the Consul who has the ability to mobilise the force in times of war with the consent of Senate. The Ministry of Defence in co-ordination within the Council of State is responsible for the conduct of the military and the defence of the nation. Midrasia is one of only three nuclear armed states in Aeia, along with Ternca and Rohst. Midrasia maintains one of the largest defence budgets in Aeia and the largest armed forces in size in the Commonwealth of Democratic Nations.

The ability to declare war is vested in the Senate which may do so with a 2/3rds majority. Nevertheless, the Consul is also vested with the ability to declare a 'State of Emergency' for a period of ten days, during which he or she may declare war. The Senate is required to approve of the actions of the Consul through a 2/3rds majority in order for the state of emergency to be carried beyond the prescribes ten day period.

Within Midrasia, the military has a number of deployments, mostly centred around the Wallaisan and Veleazan borders, where regular patrols take place along the Appian Wall. Currently the Midrasian military also holds a number of overseas deployments across the Commonwealth of Democratic Nations and Mydramonde. The country holds a number of military bases in Brilliania and Navack. Midrasian forces are also involved in patrols along the Kalahari Demilitarised Zone in Onza along with other Commonwealth forces.

History

See also: History of Midrasia

The modern Midrasian armed forces was officially formed in 1625 with the proclamation of the nouvelle armée during the Midrasian Civil War. However the forces' origins can be traced back to the military of the Fiorentine Empire and the various successor states in the territory which now encompasses metropolitan Midrasia. Many Fiorentine traditions remain within the force today, although most combat and discipline measures were removed in the 1940s. Midrasia has participated in a number of Asuran conflicts throughout its history, regularly pitting the Midrasian army against realms such as Ardaima, the Newreyan-Vilemyr Commonwealth, tir Lhaeraidd and Veleaz. Throughout its history Midrasia was renowned for the strength of its land forces, widely regarded to be the strongest on the content. The martial ability of the army saw the Midrasian kingdom expand throughout central Asura, incorporating regions such as Riviera, Padania and Vaellenia into the realm. The Midrasian navy was also relatively strong comparative to its Asuran neighbours. Despite the nation's small coastline, the security of the Mydran gulf along with coastal possessions and the naval reforms of the 1620s enabled the Midrasian state to possess a significant naval presence.

Following the establishment of the new Constitutional charter in 1791, the Midrasian army was officially reformed, with its loyalty placed in the Constitutional itself rather than the Consul, although in recent years this has come to be revised somewhat. Since this date the military has undergone a number of structural and doctrinal reforms, most notably in 1870 and 1942. The reforms of 1870 generally dealt with the professionalisation of the force following the conclusion of the Mydro-Veleazan war, opening the officer corps to all social classes and embracing meritocratic systems of promotion. Whilst the 1942 reforms generally dealt with a modernisation of the force in regards to the growing threat of Communist invasion, moving away from conscription based forces to professionalised troops along with the development of an independent nuclear arsenal.

Today the Midrasian armed forces remains one of the strongest in Aeia and whilst working closely with neighbouring nations through the Drago Entente and Lotrič Declaration; it maintains a great degree of independence, mostly due to the impact of the reforms of the National Coalition government and the lasting legacy of Capetism. Nevertheless, in recent years the Midrasian military has come to reduce its outright independence, with the creation of joint-weapon development programs and foreign purchase programs. Since the 1940s the Midrasian military has been involved in a number of international conflicts and peacekeeping missions, most notably the Cheonsamean Civil War, ASU Civil War and Sagalan Civil war.

Doctrine

See also: Foreign relations of Midrasia

The Midrasian Armed Forces have three main tasks as outlined by the constitution:

• To defend the Constitution and those who live under its grace.
• To assert the territorial integrity of Midrasia and her dominions.
• To protect and advance the international rule of law.

Generally the Midrasian armed forces is not deployed as disaster relief, such as incidents of flooding or terrorist attacks. Rather, authority in such incidents is devolved to the National Gendarmerie which forms a part of the Midrasian police services. Previously, the Midrasian Constitution did include reference to 'asserting and spreading the values emphasised within [the constitution]', whilst this was utilised by Nineteenth Century politicians as a justification for Midrasian colonialism and expansionism, the article was officially removed from the constitution in 1801 as its inclusion appeared to be a justification for Midrasian conquest of neighbouring Asuran nations. In an attempt to rectify ailing relations with nations such as Ardaima and Newrey, the offending article was removed.

Midrasian Army

Troops in Lotrič during the Constitution Day parades

Midrasian soldier with the FAC-L

Midrasian troops on a training exercise

The Republican Guard during a Constitution Day ceremony

The Midrasian Army, officially the Grand Army of the Republic comprises the military's land forces. The Midrasian army officially dates back to 1625 with the nouvelle armée proclamation which created a centralised military under the control of parliament. Previously, the country's army had been based on a system of levies whereby the monarch would call upon local landholders would provide retinues during times of conflict. The newly modernised army created in the Seventeenth Century made use of classical Fiorentine influences, many of which remain in place today such as the naming of divisions as Legions. The force itself has evolved over time however, particularly in the late Nineteenth and early Twentieth Centuries.

The current army has around 350,000 active duty troops with a reserve of around 120,000. The army is tasked with defending the nation's borders, the Midrasian people and also has an explicit role in 'protecting and advancing the international rule of law' as outlined by the constitution. A number of military academies exist across Midrasia which generally prepare candidates for service in the armed forces. Every potential candidate must have participated in a military academy at some level before being accepted into the force. The Midrasian Army is controlled by Army Board which is a subsection of the Ministry of Defence in Lotrič. The current Chief of the Midrasian General Staff is General Gauthier Pierlot.

Army Legions

Formation	Headquarters Location
First Army (General Jérémy Hachette)	HQ Lotrič
— Legio I Victrix	Perpignan
— Legio II Percussor	Viveque
— Legio III Vagis	Voli
— Legio IV Draco	Dijou
— Legio V Martius	Fabriz
— Legio VI Custos Septentrionalis	Jardinard
Second Army (General José Courbis)	HQ Berghelling
— Legio VII Lamina Gladii	Erquy
— Legio VIII Vulpes	Hiverbourg
— Legio IX Dominus Magnus	Peugeot
— Legio X Imperator	Vannes
— Legio XI Infernum	Bergneves
— Legio XII Rosa Rubra	Hémstoir
Third Army (General Melcion Velasco)	HQ Vabre
— Legio XIII Acinaces	Wincaestre
— Legio XIV Fulgur	Tavaux
— Legio XV Occidentalum	Giems
— Legio XVI Orientalum	Trois-Ponts
— Legio XVII Invictus	Bourges
— Legio XVIII Tonitrum	Merlot
Fourth Army (General Loïc Balzac)	HQ Fortnouveau
— Legio XIX Elysium	Fortnouveau
— Legio XX Falco	Mazarin

Equipment

Small Arms

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Cartridge	Details
Pistols
Cinc-Sèt		Midrasia	Pistol	5.7×28mm
G1		Ardaima	Pistol	9×19mm	Phased out of regular service, stored for reserves and gendarmerie only
Sub Machine Guns
ADP		Midrasia	Sub-machinegun	7.62×35mm	Developed in co-operation with DA-MP Arms. Based on the design of the M1-62 rifle. Mostly only used by special forces.
P90		Midrasia	Sub-machinegun	5.7×28mm	Used by special forces and gendarmerie only
Assault, Battle Rifles
FAL		Midrasia	Battle rifle	7.62×51mm	Phased out of regular service, stored for reserves and gendarmerie only
FAC-P	File:Scar H Standard.jpg	Midrasia	Battle rifle	7.62×51mm	Used by special forces and marines only
FA-78		Midrasia	Assault rifle	5.56x45mm	Phased out of regular service, stored for reserves and gendarmerie only
FAC-L	File:Scar L Standard.jpg	Midrasia	Assault rifle	5.56x45mm	Main service rifle
Shotguns
M3		Ardaima	Shotgun	12 or 20 Gauge	Can be fired in both pump-action and semi-automatic modes. 20 Gauge pump-action only regularly used by gendarmarie.
Sniper Rifles
Ballista	File:FN Ballista.png	Midrasia	Sniper rile	7.62×51mm, .300 Wincaestre Magnum
M200		Midrasia	Anti-materiel rifle	10.36×77mm, .408 Cheyenne Tactical
Machine Guns
Minimi		Midrasia	Light machine gun	5.56×45mm
MAG		Midrasia	General-purpose machine Gun	7.62×51mm
M2HB		Newrey	Heavy machine gun	.50 cal

Midrasian Air Force

Wryhta F-35 Tonnerre II

A pair of Wryhta F-15 Aigles

Two A-10s in formation

Wryhta HAA Rapace

Wryhta HH139

Autero A400M Atlas

MQ-9A Predator B

The Midrasian Air Force, officially the Republican Air Force, is the second newest branch of the Midrasian military, having previously been a part of the Midrasian Army until 1925. The Air force currently has around 72,000 active personnel with approximately 1,000 operational aircraft. The reserve element of the force employs around 7,500 people. The Air Forces large fleet includes multi-role and single-role fighters, reconnaissance and patrol aircraft, tankers, transports, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, and various types of training aircraft. The current commander of the Air Force is Chief-of-staff Joaquim Guillen.

Republican Air Fleet

Aircraft	Origin	Type	Variant	In service	Notes
Combat Aircraft
Asurafighter Hurricane	Ardaima/Midrasia/Newrey	Multirole		40
F-35 Tonnerre II	Midrasia	Multirole	F-35A/B	32	28 on order
F-15 Aigle	Midrasia	Fighter	F-15A/E	122	Being phased out in favour of the F-35 and F-18
F/A-18 Super Frelon	Midrasia	Multirole	Super-frelon avancé	65	6 on order
A-10 Fulminis	Midrasia	Attack		45	5 on order
AWACS
E-3 Sentinelle	Midrasia	AEW&C		3
Reconnaissance
U-2 Dragon	Midrasia	SIGINT		7
Electronic Warfare
EA-18G Créixer	Midrasia	SEAD		32	4 on order
Maritime patrol
ATR 72	Midrasia	maritime patrol	72MP	3
Breguet Opal	Midrasia	maritime patrol	ATL2	6
Tanker
A330 MRTT	Midrasia	aerial refueling		11	1 on order
KC-130 Hercules	Newrey	aerial refueling	KC-130J	2
Transport
Autero A380	Midrasia	VIP		1
Autero A340-500	Midrasia	VIP		2
Dassault Falcon 50	Midrasia	VIP		4
CN-235	Midrasia	VIP		15
Alenia C-27J	Ardaima	transport		8	3 on order
Autero A400M Atlas	Midrasia	tactical airlift		21
Helicopter
HAA Rapace	Midrasia	Attack Helicopter		75
HA-1Z Vipère	Midrasia	Attack Helicopter		15	5 on order
Agusta-Bell 212	Ardaima	utility		25
MH-6 Oiseau	Midrasia	light utility		15
CH-47 Chinook	Ardaima/Newrey/Midrasia	transport		8	2 on order
Grendel VUH	tir Lhaeraidd	utility / CSAR		15
HH 139	Midrasia	utility / SAR		23
Trainer aircraft
Hurricane	Ardaima/Newrey/Midrasia	conversion trainer		20
F-35 Lightning II	Midrasia	conversion trainer	F-35A/B	4
F-15 Aigle	Midrasia	conversion trainer	F15A/B	15
F/A-18 Super Frelon	Midrasia	conversion trainer		10	2 on order
U-2 Dragon	Midrasia	stealth trainer		2
Alenia M-346	Ardaima/Newrey	advanced trainer	T-346A	3	10 on order
Alenia M-345	Ardaima/Newrey	advanced trainer			15 on order
Tecnam P2006T	Ardaima	multi-engine trainer		3
Dornier Alpha Jer	Midrasia	jet trainer		73
T-6 Moineau II	Renneque	basic trainer		96
MH-6 Oiseau	Midrasia	light trainer		43
UAVs
MQ-1C Predator A+	Midrasia	UAV		49	4 on order
MQ-9A Predator B	Midrasia	UAV		18	23 on order
Vengeur	Midrasia	UAV		1
RQ-170 Retrocés	Midrasia	UAV		3	1 on order

Midrasian Navy

Nemour-Class Aircraft Carrier Erwann Berthou

Battleship Victoire at Torino

Floréal-class frigate Chouette

D'Estienne d'Orves-Class Corvette Guette

Triomphant-class Nuclear Submarine Vercingetorix

Elsouf-Class Minelayer Paris

The Midrasian Navy, officially the Republican Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the country's armed forces. The navy officially traces its routes back to the reforms of 1492 carried out under the monarchy which saw the establishment of a permanent navy for the Midrasian Kingdom. The policies implemented also saw the creation of the country's merchant marine which were the only ships permitted to dock on the Kingdom's shores. The system itself would go through a number of changes, becoming a considerably potent force following the Midrasian Civil War, allowing the country to gain commanding influence within the Asur and Atlantic Channel. The modern Midrasian navy retains a considerably powerful presence both at home and overseas, with naval bases in Argois, Torino, Quai-de-Roixs, Catania, Talourir, Fortnouveau and St.Louis. Midrasia also maintains a number of naval bases overseas with the Navy having access to Honu Papale naval base in Ajerrin and Point Ouest in Sant Masllorenç.

The Republican Navy currently employs around 90,000 active duty personnel with a around 150 ships in active service. The Navy is managed by the Board of the Admiralty which is a division of the Ministry of Defence. The current Chief of Naval operations is Admiral Jean-Paul Chaufourier.

Republican Navy Fleet

Class	Origin	MM Classification	Displacement	# of ships	Notes
Carriers, Landing, Assault Ships
Mistral-Class	Midrasia	AAS: Amphibious Assault Ship	21,000 tonnes	3
Nemour-Class	Midrasia	AC: Aircraft Carrier	100,200 tonnes	1	One under construction
Lanarde-Class	Midrasia	AC: Aircraft Carrier	42,500 tonnes	1
Colvert-Class	Midrasia	LPD: Amphibious transport dock	16,000 tonnes	2
Cruisers
Riviera-Class	Midrasia	BB: Battleship	45,000 tonnes	1	Plans to be decommissioned
Surface Combatants (Destroyers and Frigates)
Aquitaine-Class	Midrasia	FF: Frigate	6,700 tonnes	16	Midrasian derivative of DA-MP designed Bergamini Frigate. Used in AAW and ASW variants. Four under construction.
La Fayette-Class	Midrasia	FF: Frigate	3,600 tonnes	7
Horizon Class	Ardaima	FF: Frigate	7,000 tonnes	3
Floréal-Class	Midrasia	FF: Frigate	2,600 tonnes	10
Georges Leygues-Class	Midrasia	DD: Destroyer	4,500 tonnes	5	Plans to be replaced by Aquitaine-Class ASW variants
Ono-Class	Ajerrin	DD: Destroyer	8,500 tonnes	8	Two under construction
Patrol Vessels (Corvettes and Patrol Craft)
Palekana-Class Missile Boat	Ajerrin	PS: Patrol Ship	220 tonnes	10	Five under construction
Ciclone-Class	Ardaima	PS: Patrol Ship	400 tonnes	12	To be phased out in favour of the La Confiance-Class
La Confiance-Class	Midrasia	PS: Patrol Ship	700 tonnes	8	Five under construction
D'Entrecasteaux-Class	Midrasia	PS: Patrol Ship	1,500 tonnes	2
Gowind-Class	Midrasia	CC: Corvette	2,500 tonnes	3	Three under construction
D'Estienne d'Orves-Class	Midrasia	CC: Corvette	1,250 tonnes	15
Submarines
Triomphant-class	Midrasia	SS: Submarine	14,335 tonnes	5
Barracuda-Class	Midrasia	SS: Submarine	4,000 tonnes	6	Two under construction
Rubis-Class	Midrasia	SS: Submarine	2,400 tonnes	8	To be phased out in favour of the Barracuda-Class
Mine Warfare Ships
Vengeur-Class	Midrasia	MCM: Mine Countermeasures Ship	1,312 tonnes	5
Elsouf-Class	Midrasia	MLS: Minelayer Ship	1,450 tonnes	2
Auxiliary ships
Sisyphus-Class	Midrasia	UT: Oceangoing Tugboat	4,000 tonnes	4
Vaillant-Class	Midrasia	CT: Coastal Tugboat	500 tonnes	5
Lance-Class	Midrasia	EPF: Expeditionary Fast Transport	1,500 tonnes	2
Pale Class	Ardaima	AOE: Fast Combat Support Ship	48,000 tonnes	2
Cartographe-Class	Midrasia	AGS: Surveying Ship	3,200 tonnes	2	Oceanographic Survey Vessels
Lapérouse-Class	Midrasia	AGS: Surveying Ship	980 tonnes	3	Hydrographic Survey Vessels
Espion-Class	Midrasia	ESS: Electronic Surveillance Ship	3,100 tonnes	1

Nuclear Strike Force

Midrasia's first nuclear test, in Renneque (1947)

The Nuclear Strike Force, or Force de Frappe refers to Midrasia's nuclear weapons program, which operates as a triad of air, sea and land based weaponry. The program, developed in 1947 during the Cold War was intended to be used as a weapon of deterrence to prevent the outbreak of future conflict. Under the Lotric Declaration of 1951, the program's 'zone of protection' covers all 'Democratic Asuran nations', which at the time included Ardaima, the Arzvan Republic, Carcossica, Chalcia, Cuirpthe, and Newrey. Throughout the Cold War many deployments of the Nuclear Strike Force took place in territories across Asura and other Midrasian allies. Notable sites of deployment included Cuirpthe, Chalcia, West Miersa and the overseas territory of Saint Louis. Today the nuclear strike force remains in place and it is expected that its remit has been extended to include the newly emergent democratic nations of Asura. Additionally, Midrasia is expected to utilise the program for the defence of the member states of the Commonwealth of Democratic Nations, though such an agreement is not codified in any international treaty. Recent estimates suggest that the country's nuclear stockpile may be as high as 2000 warheads.

In recent years, the Midrasian nuclear strike force has looked to move away from land-based nuclear warheads, instead focusing on the utilisation of air and sea-based weaponry, both out of a desire to reduce costs and through technological advancements in nuclear deployment. Furthermore, the strike force has also begun to experiment with other types of non-nuclear high-impact weaponry such as large-yield bombs and kinetic weaponry. Additionally, proposals have also been tabled to disestablish the Nuclear Strike Force in its entirety, devolving matters regarding air and sea-based strikes to both the air force and navy respectively. This plan would also call for the deactivation of the country's land-based weapons systems, which many continue to view as technologically outdated. Furthermore, a number of political parties, such as the Socialist Party have called for complete nuclear disarmament.