Warden Navy

Warden Navy
Naval Ensign
Active	1826-today
Country	Republic of Pentium
Allegiance	Warden Defense Corp
Branch	Navy
Size	79 Vessels 35,000 Active Duty Personnel 40,000 Reserve Personnel
Motto(s)	"Enduring Seas, Steadfast Horizons"
Commanders
Commander in Chief	Iain Callahan
High Admiral	Hamish McAllister

The Warden Navy is the water based forces of the Republic of Pentium, and one of the three branches of the Warden Defense Corp. Serving as the 2nd largest branch, it oversees the defense requirements and responsibilities for defending the nation against any external and internal threats to the safety of its citizens at sea, as well as providing naval transport and support to details of the armed forces that are deployed. The Warden Navy is the most advanced branch of the Warden Defense Corp, and has been adequately well funded since its inception at the founding of the Republic. The Warden Navy operates 64 combat vessels and 15 support vessels, making it 79 vessels strong, with roughly 35,000 actively serving members with 40,000 members in reserve. Those in reserve mostly act as additional help to maintain readiness, provide replacement crews and man costal defense batteries in times of war.

Combat Vessels in Service

Battleships

Callahan-Class Battleship "Lone Glory"

The Victory Class used to served as the flagships of the Warden Navy, during the course of the great war all but one of these vessels were destroyed in battle. Several were lost during the Battle of Charthaven that nearly destroyed the entirety of the Eastern Naval Command's fleet. Leaving a single battleship to limp back, where she was renamed "Lone Glory" for her sole honour of turning the tide of the war. Today, Lone Glory is a museum ship in all but name. While she still floats, and still has a crew, she hasn't been part of combat operations since her restoration in 1969.

Cruisers

Pentium-Class Guided Missile Cruiser

One of the most modern vessels in the Warden Navy is the Pentium-Class Cruiser, commissioned for service in 1987 two of the eight vessels have been delivered to the Navy. The remaining ship production was placed on hold due to dwindling economic resources available to the Navy, and have remained in question since then. Equipped with the best equipment Pentium can offer, these are the heaviest hitters within the fleet and typically operate as the lead vessels of strike groups, carrying both Anti-Ship and Anti-Submarine missiles. The Navy currently operates 5 of these vessels.

Saltbrook-Class Gun Cruiser

The Saltbrook Cruisers are ancient beasts of time, commissioned long ago during the Great War are relics of past doctrine. They have been kept in service with modernization projects that have sucked up large amounts of money from the navy to keep them operational and semi-modern. Despite that, these cruisers are outdated and due for replacement. The Navy currently operates 3 of these vessels, but they are due for replacement upon delivery of the remaining Pentium-Class vessels.

Destroyers

Jade-Class Guided Missile Destroyer

The only Destroyer in service of the Warden Navy is the Jade-Class, a reliable if aging vessel that is primarily a Guided Missile Destroyer commissioned in 1976. Carrying both Anti-Ship and Anti-Air missiles to defend larger classes of ships and itself against airstrikes and other warships, modernization efforts have proven far more successful that the Saltbrook Cruisers due to existing infrastructure existing within the vessel for missiles and radar capabilities. The Navy currently operates 12 of these vessels.

Frigate

Mercy-Class Multirole Frigate

The Mercy-Class is a complimentary vessel to the Jade Class, serving as detection and ASW vessel to be the eyes and ears of any strike group. Typically seen as screening or escort vessels for larger ships, the Mercy is rarely deployed alone due to its small personal armaments when compared to its other vessels. The class was commissioned in 1980, directly in response to requests from navy officials about potential blind spots in naval recon. The Navy currently operates 17 of these vessels.

Corvettes

Blemish-Class Corvette

A design that was inspired by the Southern Union's use of small craft with versatile armament, the Blemish-Class is a powerful defense vessel that operates several missiles for Anti-Aircraft and Anti-Ship Capabilities. These vessels are primarily for defending Pentium's coastline, territorial waters and fleet escort duties. Often travelling with fleets as they are underway, commissioned in 1992. The Navy currently operates 18 of these vessels.

Submarines

Brackish-Class Submarine

The Brackish-Class submarine is part of an independent command of submarines within the Warden Navy, they are conventionally powered and are surprisingly quiet. Though they aren't able to stay submersed for as long as their nuclear powered counterparts, they are capable submersibles that serve their purpose well. These were commissioned in 1977 to replace the outdated Nakki class submarines. The Navy currently operates 8 of these vessels.

Non-Combat and Support Vessels

Survey Vessels

Ancaster-Class Oceanographic Survey Ship

The Ancaster-Class is a vessel that primarily operates as a research and rescue vessel that helps to patrol the coast of Pentium. It has no armaments and was commissioned in 2001 to assist with newly introduced innovation funding. The Navy currently operates 2 of this vessel.

Replacement Vessels

Callum-Class Store Ship

The Callum class operates as a Multi-Role Store Ship, resupplying vessels with food, water, spare parts, equipment and other goods to keep a ship running at sea including ammo and missiles. It does not supply fuel to other vessels however and is primarily used to ferry equipment from Pentium and to deployed strike groups. The vessel is lightly armed with defensive weaponry and was commissioned in 1992. The Navy currently operates 4 of these vessels.

Naofa-class Replenishment Oiler

The Naofa-class is the sister to the Callum-Class, and provides fuel to deployed vessels. The decision to get two separate supply ships was made to allow for asynchronous resupply runs. The vessel is lightly armed with defensive weaponry and was commissioned in 1993. The Navy currently operates 4 of these vessels.

Salvage Tug

Ward-Class Salvage Tug

The Ward-Class Salvage Tug is a small vessel capable of leading large or inoperable vessels out of ports and into the ocean where they are able to move under their own weight, or be prepared for target practice. It has no armaments and was commissioned in 1994 after the last tugboat sunk in port. The navy operates 3 of these vessels.