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The '''Empire of the Tao Armed Forces''', commonly referred to as the '''Taoist Armed Forces''' and '''Imperial Taoist Armed Forces''', are the unified military forces of the [[Empire of the Tao]] which were established in 1928, and are controlled by the Defense Chancellory's Office, or "DCO". In recent years they have been engaged in international humanitarian efforts and participated in the recent civil uprising in 2017. New military guidelines, announced in February 2018, will direct the TAF away from its Isolationist, and purely defense focus, towards a more international, responsive focus.
The '''Empire of the Tao Armed Forces''', commonly referred to as the '''Taoist Armed Forces''' and '''Imperial Taoist Armed Forces''', are the unified military forces of the [[Empire of the Tao]] which were established in 1928, and are controlled by the Royal Department of Defence. In recent years they have been engaged in international humanitarian efforts and participated in a domestic civil uprising in 2017.


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==History==
==History==
===1903-1926 (Republic)===
===1863-1947 (1st Empire)===
On June 3, 1903, the leadership from the Aznazian Colonial Government in the Tao formed a political and military coalition against the [[United Provinces of Aznazia]]. The resulting declaration of independence established the [[Republic of the Tao]] as an independent nation-state which would have its own independent military forces.
On February 19, 1863, Emperor Shingo had entered into a war of succession against the [[Englean Kaiserreich]]. During this time, Emperor Shingo was responsible for establishing the Imperial Taoist Armed Forces, the Imperial Taoist Army, and the Imperial Taoist Navy.


The 1903 declaration of independence, was not, however, recognized or considered legal by the [[United Provinces of Aznazia]], resulting in the [[War of Taoist Independence]].
In 1914, the Empire joined the Allied Powers in [[First Great Wat (Sunalaya)|World War I]], as the Armed Forces occupied several Ventismarian Colonial states in Ophion.
 
The [[Republic of the Tao Armed Forces]] also participated in [[First Great War (Sunalaya)|World War I]] on the side of the [[Allied Powers (Sunalaya)|Allied Powers]]. The Republic of the Tao mainly assisted through seizing [[Ophion]]ian holdings controlled by the [[Cenral Powers (Sunalaya)|Central Powers]].
 
===1927-1947 (1st Empire)===
In 1927, Emperor [[Takehiko]] passed away, and in his wake, his son, Emperor [[Shou]] was coronated as Emperor of the Tao. Emperor [[Shou]] would go on to immediately begin laying the foundations for the [[Empire of the Tao]], this would include massive changes to the Armed Forces as well. Up until [[Second Great War (Sunalaya)|World War II]] the Taoist Armed Forces would begin a state of rapid modernization and expansion, propelling itself to having one of the largest militaries in [[Sunalaya]].


===1948-2018 (UST)===
===1948-2018 (UST)===
After [[Second Great War (Sunalaya)|World War II]], the [[Empire of the Tao]] was split up into multiple occupation zones, the main ones being controlled by the [[Englean Kaiserreich]], [[Rhodevus]], and [[Aznazia]]. These zones would last into 1948 and during this time the nations controlling the zones were responsible for the defense of the Tao until the government of the [[United States of the Tao]] was fully organized.
After [[Second Great War (Sunalaya)|World War II]], the [[Empire of the Tao]] was split up into multiple occupation zones, the main ones being controlled by the [[Englean Kaiserreich]] and [[Rhodevus]]. These zones would last into 1948 and during this time the nations controlling the zones were responsible for the defense of the Tao until the government of the [[United States of the Tao]] was fully organized.
 
In March of 2017, the Taoist Armed Forces were involved in a short civil war in the Tao. After defeating the uprising "Rengo" forces, the [[Nationalist Party of the Tao|Nationalist party]] had gained considerable control over the Tao, including the Prime Chancellorship, and the Armed Forces were ordered to finish off the Rengo and take back the small island which they had been isolated to, in a very controversial attack.


===2019-present (2nd Empire)===
===2019-present (2nd Empire)===
On May 16, 2019, [[Sora Miroyu]], the Prime Chancellor at the time, had constitutionally dissolved the House of Chancellors and was coronated as Empress of the Tao. With the [[Empire of the Tao]] having been restored, the Branches of the military were renamed, but few changes to the operations of the Armed Forces were made.
On May 16, 2019, [[Sora Miroyu]], the Prime Chancellor at the time, had constitutionally dissolved the House of Chancellors and was coronated as Empress of the Tao. With the [[Empire of the Tao]] having been restored, the Branches of the military were renamed, but few changes to the daily operations of the Armed Forces were made.


==Structure==
==Structure==
The Prime Chancellor is the Commander-in-Chief of the Taoist Armed Forces and is the highest authority in the Armed Forces. Although the Prime Chancellor is supposed to (except under official state of emergencies) inform the Chancellor of Defence about any direct orders the Prime Chancellor is giving to the Armed Forces.
The Empress is the Commander-in-Chief of the Taoist Armed Forces and is the highest authority in the Armed Forces.


The Chancellor of Defence uses the Chamber of Defence and the Deputy Chancellor of Defence to help advise him or her on matters regarding the Armed Forces.
The Royal Military Councillor is the highest authority in all military matters, aside from the Empress, and is appointed to the position by the Empress. The Royal Military Councillor is assisted by the Royal Military Advisor, who is also appointed by the Empress. These two positions primarily advise the Empress on defense matters, such as appointing the head commanders in each military organization and proving estimations on domestic and international military capabilities.


The Deputy Chancellor of Defence is not an elected leader like the Chancellor of defense, instead, he or she must be a General, Admiral, or Ace, and is appointed by a council of the Chancellor of Defence, the Prime Chancellor, and the Chancellor of Foreign Affairs. This person may act as a field officer, commanding a fleet or army if need be.
One of the only large changes when Empire was restored on May 16, 2019, was the addition of one person of military personnel being appointed as the Royal Commander of the Imperial Armed Forces. This person acts as an operational coordinator, collecting information and meeting with the head staff of each branch to create military plans on the largest national scale. While they have considerable power over each of the branches, most daily administration and planning is reserved for each branch's Royal Commander.


==Contoversy==
==Contoversy==
===EMP development program===
===EMP development program===
On August 7th, 2017, the UST began testing a new ship-launched EMP device, which had the potential to wipe out all electronics within a 20-mile radius, just 400 miles off the coast of Sunrisia. The test was ordered by the short-lived nationalist government and attracted condemnation from many nations around the world, including countries like Rezua, and Pantorrum. The end result was the collapse of the Nationalist government, after a scandal came to light, exposing concentration camps built by the Nationalists in the Tao.
On August 7th, 2017, the [[United States of the Tao]] began testing of a new ship-launched EMP device, which had the potential to wipe out all electronics within a 20-mile radius, just 400 miles off the coast of Sunrisia. The test was ordered by the short-lived nationalist-lead government and attracted condemnation from many nations around the world, including countries like [[Rezua]], and [[Pantorrum]].


==Uniforms & Insignia==
==Uniforms & Insignia==
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Latest revision as of 20:54, 5 February 2020

Taoist Armed Forces
タオ武装勢力
Tao busō seiryoku
Oldustflag.png
Armed Forces' Ensign
Founded1928
Current formActive
Service branchesImperial Taoist Army
Imperial Taoist Navy
Imperial Taoist Air Force
Imperial Taoist Coast Guard
HeadquartersNashito, Nashito Province
Websiteimperialarmedforces.mil
Leadership
Commander-in-ChiefSora Miroyu
Royal Military AdvisorRiko Kyou
Royal Commander of the Imperial Armed ForcesKenshin Sho
Personnel
Military age18
Conscription12 months
Available for
military service
28,740,852 males, age 15–49,
29,121,349 females, age 15–49
Fit for
military service
26,441,583 males, age 15–49,
15,943,557 females, age 15–49
Reaching military
age annually
1,480,000 males,
1,492,000 females
Active personnel723,792
Reserve personnel2,439,600
Deployed personnel3,000
Expenditure
Budget₩178,600,792,480
Percent of GDP3.48%

The Empire of the Tao Armed Forces, commonly referred to as the Taoist Armed Forces and Imperial Taoist Armed Forces, are the unified military forces of the Empire of the Tao which were established in 1928, and are controlled by the Royal Department of Defence. In recent years they have been engaged in international humanitarian efforts and participated in a domestic civil uprising in 2017.

History

1863-1947 (1st Empire)

On February 19, 1863, Emperor Shingo had entered into a war of succession against the Englean Kaiserreich. During this time, Emperor Shingo was responsible for establishing the Imperial Taoist Armed Forces, the Imperial Taoist Army, and the Imperial Taoist Navy.

In 1914, the Empire joined the Allied Powers in World War I, as the Armed Forces occupied several Ventismarian Colonial states in Ophion.

1948-2018 (UST)

After World War II, the Empire of the Tao was split up into multiple occupation zones, the main ones being controlled by the Englean Kaiserreich and Rhodevus. These zones would last into 1948 and during this time the nations controlling the zones were responsible for the defense of the Tao until the government of the United States of the Tao was fully organized.

2019-present (2nd Empire)

On May 16, 2019, Sora Miroyu, the Prime Chancellor at the time, had constitutionally dissolved the House of Chancellors and was coronated as Empress of the Tao. With the Empire of the Tao having been restored, the Branches of the military were renamed, but few changes to the daily operations of the Armed Forces were made.

Structure

The Empress is the Commander-in-Chief of the Taoist Armed Forces and is the highest authority in the Armed Forces.

The Royal Military Councillor is the highest authority in all military matters, aside from the Empress, and is appointed to the position by the Empress. The Royal Military Councillor is assisted by the Royal Military Advisor, who is also appointed by the Empress. These two positions primarily advise the Empress on defense matters, such as appointing the head commanders in each military organization and proving estimations on domestic and international military capabilities.

One of the only large changes when Empire was restored on May 16, 2019, was the addition of one person of military personnel being appointed as the Royal Commander of the Imperial Armed Forces. This person acts as an operational coordinator, collecting information and meeting with the head staff of each branch to create military plans on the largest national scale. While they have considerable power over each of the branches, most daily administration and planning is reserved for each branch's Royal Commander.

Contoversy

EMP development program

On August 7th, 2017, the United States of the Tao began testing of a new ship-launched EMP device, which had the potential to wipe out all electronics within a 20-mile radius, just 400 miles off the coast of Sunrisia. The test was ordered by the short-lived nationalist-lead government and attracted condemnation from many nations around the world, including countries like Rezua, and Pantorrum.

Uniforms & Insignia

Ground Forces

The arm of service to which members of the ground forces are attached is indicated by branch insignia and piping of distinctive colors: for infantry, red; artillery, yellow; armor, orange; engineers, violet; ordnance, light green; medical, green; army aviation, light blue; signals, blue; quartermaster, brown; transportation, dark violet; airborne, white; and others, dark blue.

Naval Forces

The arm of service to which member of the naval forces are attached is indicated by branch insignia and headwear bands: for command, Black; marines, violet; engineers, orange; ordinance, red; cyber warfare, maroon; aviation, light blue; communications, green; medical, aqua; fire crew, dark blue; transportation, brown; maintenance, white; flag signals, bright orange; others, tan.