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* The '''Sacoracy''' Trade consists purely of Commissioned Ðyacoſæ and Enlisted Ðyacos' Assistants who are responsible for providing counselling, confidantes, and theological services to the fleet. Officers of this Trade wear white distinction cloth.
* The '''Sacoracy''' Trade consists purely of Commissioned Ðyacoſæ and Enlisted Ðyacos' Assistants who are responsible for providing counselling, confidantes, and theological services to the fleet. Officers of this Trade wear white distinction cloth.


==Operational Organisation==
==Operational Formations==
The Naval Forces assigned to each Joint Service Command are usually made up of permanent formations into and out of which ships are assigned depending on personnel, maintenance, and supplying needs. These formations can be brought into and out of the responsibility of Joint Service Commands by the Admiralty Board, however the Admiralty Board is tasked with ensuring that all JSC Naval Headquarters are adequately staffed to accomplish any strategic aims they are assigned. For the Admiralty Board to remove forces from a JSC without consulting its commander would be an extreme act.
The Naval Forces assigned to each Joint Service Command are usually made up of permanent formations into and out of which ships are assigned depending on personnel, maintenance, and supplying needs. These ships and smaller formations can be brought into and out of the responsibility of Joint Service Commands by the Admiralty Board, however the Admiralty Board is tasked with ensuring that all JSC Naval Headquarters are adequately staffed to accomplish any strategic aims they are assigned. For the Admiralty Board to remove forces from a JSC without consulting its commander would be an extreme act.


===Formations===
Formations of ships are generally described as follows:
The Kouralian Royal Navy is operationally divided up into a large number of formations.  These consist of multiple ships grouped together for a common purpose, but usually providing different capabilities.
* A Numbered Fleet is the term for a plurality of Fleets and attached Squadrons.  This is usually a permanently established formation into and out of which lesser formations are brought as and when required and which is usually tied to a Joint Service CommandAn example of this is the 1st, or '''Grand Fleet''' which is a part of Home Command.
* A '''Fleet''' is a grouping of Squadrons.  Typical Fleets will be headed by a so-called Battle Squadron and are either numbered or given a traditional appellation.  
* A '''[[Kouralian Battlefleets|Battlefleet]]''' is the term for the main component of a naval fighting forceThat is a Carrier Battlesquadron, a Cruiser Battlesquadron, and two Escort Battlesquadrons.
* A '''Squadron''' is any grouping of shipsThis can range from simple numbered 'Mine Countermeasures Squadrons' and the Frigate Escort Squadrons that accompany Battlesquadrons.  This also includes small groups of patrol craft dedicated to a particular area, and the full Battlesquadrons which accompany Supercarriers.
* A '''Battlesquadron''' is the term for any grouping of vessels which is led by a Carrier or a larger class of Amphibious Warfare vessels.
* A '''Division''' is a sub-division of a Squadron and is usually an ad-hoc formation.
* A '''Squadron is any grouping of vessels not led by one of the above types of vessels.


===Fusilier Companies===
As an example, the 2nd, or '''Eastern Fleet''' is attached to Mystrian Naval Command.  This is made up of a number of patrol, escort, and shore-based support squadrons along with both Battlefleet ''Alexander Kazansky'' and Battlefleet''Helena Wells'' and an Expeditionary Battlesquadron.  The Battlefleet ''Alexander Kazansky'' is based at JFB Progress Hill in the [[Malgrave|United Kingdom of Malgrave]] and is made up of the Carrier Battlesquadron ''Alexander Kazansky'', a Cruiser Squadron and two Escort Squadrons.  Meanwhile the Battlefleet ''Helena Wells'' is based in the Kouralian colony and is made up of the Carrier Battlesquaron ''Helena Wells'', a Cruiser Squadron and two Escort Squadrons.  Supporting this are Mine-Countermeasure Squadrons, independent Escort Squadrons of Corvettes, Frigates and Destroyers, Patrolboat Squadrons at each base, Shore-based Aviation Squadrons, and Auxiliary supply Squadrons.
 
===Naval Aviation===


==Personnel==
==Personnel==

Revision as of 19:00, 27 June 2019

'Tempestas de ferro in sal'
Kouralian Naval Ensign.png
The Flag of the Kouralian Royal Navy
Founded1600AD
Current form1960
HeadquartersThe Ministry of Defence (Civil HQ)
RNB High Wycombe
Leadership
Her MajestyQueen Alyx Campbell
Minister of DefenceSir Bernard Wallace
First Sea LordDavid Jones
Personnel
Military age18-63
ConscriptionNot in Effect
Active personnel2,500,000
Reserve personnel300,000
Industry
Domestic suppliersKouralian National Armoury
KAE Systems (Kouralia)
Foreign suppliersCrookfur Arms (Crookfur)
Carthaginian Naval Export Authority (Carthaginian Republic)
FDI Group

The Kouralian Royal Navy is the Wet-Warfare Branch of the Kouralian Military and is a fully fledged Blue-Water Navy which operates throughout Mystria and beyond. While it is not the 'favoured child' of the three service branches, the Navy still operates a modern, disciplined, and well-equipped force.

It is responsible for crewing all ships, landing craft and patrol boats in the military - though there are some smallcraft operated by the Corps of Engineers of the Royal Army, or by the Air Force's Coastal Warfare Command. The Navy also has responsibility for all aircraft embarked on Naval ships and for the Fleet Fusilier Guard - a force of infantrymen who secure naval vessels and facilities, along with assisting army expeditionary troops in landings.

Organisation

High Command

The Admiralty Board is the administrative high command of the Navy. It is made up of the senior-most staff officers, and is regularly joined by senior elected and appointed civilians such as the Justiciar of State for War, or senior civil servants. The Chair of the Admiralty is assisted by the Principal Master-Warrant Officer of the Navy, who is the service's senior enlisted advisor. It is their responsibility to keep a link open between the high command and enlisted 'practitioners.'

  • Lord and Master of the Admiralty - professional head of the Royal Navy.
  • Undermaster of the Admiralty, and Master of the Shore - Deputy to the Chair, and responsible for Fleet Reserves and Shore Establishments.
  • Master of the Fleet - responsible for all operational management of vessels.
  • Controller of the Fleet - responsible for technical support, outfitting, and procuring of vessels.
  • Master of Fleet Supplies - responsible for supplying the navy, and his responsibilities included transport, victualling (supplying food), and medical services.
  • Admiral-Adjutant - responsible for personnel development and support, and training.

The Admiralty Board does not exercise operational command of naval forces, as this is passed down via the Joint Service Commands. However, it is responsible for ensuring that sufficient vessels are allocated to each Joint Naval Command to meet its purpose, as well as ensuring they are sufficiently staffed and equipped.

Administrative Services

FRNS Invincible and RKNV Queen Alyx En Fidelis, the latter of the Surface Fleet Service.

The Kouralian Navy is divided into multiple branches which are responsible for the administration of particular areas of responsibility. These are all overseen by the Office of the Admiralty and Marine Affairs, the sub-division of the civilian Justiciary of War that is responsible for overseeing the Navy. The Office is also manned by Staff officers from the Naval Staff.

  • The Surface Fleet is responsible for management of all surface combat vessels such as Frigates, AIrcraft Carriers, and even smallcraft like Minehunters and Patrolboats.
  • The Underfleet is responsible for management of all submarines.
  • The Airfleet is responsible for management of all embarked aircraft - whether that be squadrons of strike bombers on a carrier or the single embarked helicopter on a corvette.
  • The Expeditionary Fleet is responsible for management of all Amphibious Warfare ships, and also for the management of the Fleet Fusilier Guard. These are naval personnel who are primarily responsible for force protection and public facing duties, and limited infantry roles during expeditionary operations.
  • The Auxiliary Fleet is responsible for management of all the Fleet Auxiliary vessels like replenishment oilers, hospital ships, and even mobile workshops capable of performing serious maintenance on ships overseas.

Personnel & Trade Branches

All personnel are divided into one of the nine Trade Branches, within which they will have a particular specialism that encompasses their day job. The Trade of an enlisted rate is denoted in by a Rate insignia on their right sleeve which complements their rank insignia on the left. Officers wear coloured distinction cloth between the rings on their sleeves, or the devices on their shoulder boards are backed with cloth of that colour.

  • The Warfare Trade are responsible for the operation of most of the systems on any warship, with personnel divided up into the General Service, Airfleet, and Underfleet branches. Specialisms include Warfare Specialist, Hydrographic & Meteorological Specialist, Fleet Regulator, Naval Airman, and Communication Information Systems Specialist Submarine. Naval vessel commanders are drawn solely from this Trade. Officers of this trade technically wear dark blue distinction cloth, but practically speaking this is represented by having no distinction cloth. Uniquely, Regulating officers wear Regulation Blue distinction cloth.
  • The Engineering Trade are responsible for maintaining and repairing physical equipment, and personnel are divided up into the Weapons, Marine, and Aviation Engineering branches. Specialisms include Technician, Artificer and Mechanic for each branch. Officers of this Trade wear orange distinction cloth.
  • The Medical Trade are responsible for the provision of general and combat medical care to servicepersons - whether that be on a hospital ship, in a naval hospital, or in the clinic on a regular warship. Specialisms include nurses, medical technicians and medical assistants. Officers of this Trade wear red distinction cloth.
  • The Logistics Trade are responsible for providing food, fuel, hospitality and general administration to the Fleet. Specialisms are Chef, Steward, Writer, and Supply Chain. Officers of this Trade wear pale blue distinction cloth.
  • The Sacoracy Trade consists purely of Commissioned Ðyacoſæ and Enlisted Ðyacos' Assistants who are responsible for providing counselling, confidantes, and theological services to the fleet. Officers of this Trade wear white distinction cloth.

Operational Formations

The Naval Forces assigned to each Joint Service Command are usually made up of permanent formations into and out of which ships are assigned depending on personnel, maintenance, and supplying needs. These ships and smaller formations can be brought into and out of the responsibility of Joint Service Commands by the Admiralty Board, however the Admiralty Board is tasked with ensuring that all JSC Naval Headquarters are adequately staffed to accomplish any strategic aims they are assigned. For the Admiralty Board to remove forces from a JSC without consulting its commander would be an extreme act.

Formations of ships are generally described as follows:

  • A Numbered Fleet is the term for a plurality of Fleets and attached Squadrons. This is usually a permanently established formation into and out of which lesser formations are brought as and when required and which is usually tied to a Joint Service Command. An example of this is the 1st, or Grand Fleet which is a part of Home Command.
  • A Battlefleet is the term for the main component of a naval fighting force. That is a Carrier Battlesquadron, a Cruiser Battlesquadron, and two Escort Battlesquadrons.
  • A Battlesquadron is the term for any grouping of vessels which is led by a Carrier or a larger class of Amphibious Warfare vessels.
  • A Squadron is any grouping of vessels not led by one of the above types of vessels.

As an example, the 2nd, or Eastern Fleet is attached to Mystrian Naval Command. This is made up of a number of patrol, escort, and shore-based support squadrons along with both Battlefleet Alexander Kazansky and BattlefleetHelena Wells and an Expeditionary Battlesquadron. The Battlefleet Alexander Kazansky is based at JFB Progress Hill in the United Kingdom of Malgrave and is made up of the Carrier Battlesquadron Alexander Kazansky, a Cruiser Squadron and two Escort Squadrons. Meanwhile the Battlefleet Helena Wells is based in the Kouralian colony and is made up of the Carrier Battlesquaron Helena Wells, a Cruiser Squadron and two Escort Squadrons. Supporting this are Mine-Countermeasure Squadrons, independent Escort Squadrons of Corvettes, Frigates and Destroyers, Patrolboat Squadrons at each base, Shore-based Aviation Squadrons, and Auxiliary supply Squadrons.

Personnel

Rank Structure

The Officers of the Kouralian Navy hold leadership and management roles, though are rarely trained with in-depth technical knowledge about the systems they are responsible for. They usually do not directly operate warfare, engineering, communication, or other technical equipment. Principal exceptions to this are Hydrographical and Meteorological Officers whose expertise and education is traditionally commensurate with the authority and remuneration that a commission entails, Pilots, and Nuclear Reactor Supervision Officers.

Grade Rank title Notes
10
Lord High Admiral
Is the rank held by the Lord and Master of the Admiralty, and if the Lord and Master of the Forces is a Naval Officer, by them as well. Reaching this rank bestows a Life-Lordship on the holder, though they not sit in the Crown Assembly unless they are incumbent in one of those two positions. The holder of this rank is entitled to a flag of office. Currently only the Chair of the Navy holds this rank.
9
Fleet Admiral
Is an exceptionally senior executive rank, held by the remaining members of the Admiralty Board as well as the commander of a Joint Service Command or Deployed Forces Command should they be a Naval Officer. The holder of this rank is entitled to a flag of office. Currently eight people hold this rank.
8
Admiral
Is a senior executive rank, held within the Naval Staff by those who do not quite sit on the Admiralty Board, such as Flag Officer Sea Training who answers to the Admiral-Adjutant, or Flag Officer Fusiliers who answers to the Vys-Chair of the Admiralty. Within the Joint Service Commands, the deputy of each JSC and the commander of the naval contingent within each JSC is a 'Full' Admiral. The holder of this rank is entitled to a flag of office.
7
Vice-Admiral
Is an executive-level rank held by senior naval staff members. This rank is held by the operational commander of a 'Numbered' Fleet, along with senior staff officers.
6
Legate-At-Sea
Is the juniormost executive-level rank and is held by those who are responsible for the command of Battlesquadrons, Fusilier Legions large commands of fleet aviation forces, and staff officers in larger commands. Attaining this rank entitles one to use the term of address Legate even once retired, and it is the first rank at which one is entitled to the use of a flag.
5
Post-Captain
Is the seniormost of the Posted-Command ranks, and is held by those who command the largest of ships, such as Aircraft Carriers or Guided Missile Cruisers. The largest of Squadrons or Divisions within Battlesquadrons can be lead by Post-Captains too. The Chief of Staff for a Numbered Fleet is a 'Post-Captain' referred to as the Captain of the Fleet. The commander of any Kouralian naval vessel is referred to as the Captain, however this does not mean they necessarily hold the rank of Captain.
4
Commander
Is a senior Posted-Command rank, held by those who command smaller ships such as Frigate or Destroyer-sized escorts. They can also be responsible for junior staff roles or Department Head roles on larger ships.
3
Vys-Commander
A Vys-Commander is a Posted-Command rank held by those who command small vessels such as Minelayers and patrol boats. Otherwise it is a common rank for Executive Officers and department Heads on Escort vessels.
2
Centenær
Is generally the juniormost Posted-Command rank, held by those who lead the smallest of patrol boats. Otherwise it is held by officers within a ship's departments.
1
Vyntenær
Ensign
Is held by junior officers recently out of the Naval College who occupy roles within one of a Ship's Departments.


Equipment

Aircraft Carriers

Class Origin Image Stats Details
Hero-Class
Fleet Supercarrier

30 Hulls
Freestian Flag.png The Freethinker Commonwealth
KourWiki Hero Carrier.jpg
RKNV Queen Alyx-En-Fidelis
Displacement: 172,305 tons
Length Overall: 424.2m
Beam: 80.1m
Depth: 12.5m
Complement: 1,550
Air Crew: 3,000
Speed: 35kts Sustainable
Range: Unlimited
The Hero-Class of Fleet Supercarriers make up the main offensive power of Kouralian fleets at sea, with delivery from the Freestian FDI Group beginning in 2015 and ending in 2018. They are highly modernised twin-island carriers designed to operate STOVL fixed-wing aircraft at a high operational tempo, with a huge Embarked Aviation Group of 130 airframes to support this. Commanded by Captains, they are the flagships of their Battlesquadrons, though are usually not the Battlefleet's Flagship due to their priority as a target.
Senator-Class
Light Carrier

30 Hulls
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
KourWiki Senator Class Escort Carrier.png
RKNV Father-Of-The-House
Displacement: 22,000 tons
Length Overall: 209m
Beam: 36m
Depth: 8m
Complement:650
Air Crew: 350
Speed: 18kts Sustainable
Range: 8,100 Miles
The Senator-Class were originally the only serious aviation assets for the Kouralian Navy until the Fleet Carrier Project bore the fruits of the Hero-Class. They are significantly smaller and older than the Hero-Class - carrying only 21 Airframes, but can still undertake fully independent defensive and offensive ASaC, ASW and ASuW aviation operations.

These Ships are commanded by Captains.

Magic-Class
Aviation Cruiser

69 Hulls
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
KourWiki Magic Class Flight Deck Cruiser.png
RKNV Fireball
Displacement: 14,150 tons
Length Overall: 180.2m
Beam: 33.4m
Depth: 8.2m
Complement: 550
Air Crew: 180
Speed: 30kts Sustainable
Range: 8,100 miles
Significantly smaller and with significantly less capability, the Magic-Class of Flight-Deck Cruisers are intended to act as screening escorts and redundancy hulls for the aviation assets of any Kouralian battlefleet. They can operate STOVL craft, but are usually restricted to rotary-wing air operations, being able to operate limited ASW, ASuW and ASaC capabilities with their complement of 18 Airframes.

These ships are commanded by Captains.

A number of these ships operate independently as the lead ships of the Kouralian Navy's Coastal Command's Extended-Range Interdiction Areas.

Amphibious Warfare Ships

Class Origin Image Stats Details
Lord-Class
Landing Platform Helicopter

30 Hulls
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
KourWiki Throne-Class Amphib.jpg
KCS Leopard in on exercise in Malgrave
Displacement: 21,500 tons
Length Overall: 203.4m
Beam: 35m
Depth: 6.5m
Complement: 460+830
Speed: 18kts Sustainable
Range: 8,000 miles
The Lord-Class
Sword-Class
Landing Platform/Dock

30 Hulls
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
KourWiki Sword Amphib.jpg
KCS Fauchard in port
Displacement: 8,800 tons
Length Overall: 142.9m
Beam: 21.5m
Depth: 5.3m
Complement: 152+430
Speed: 20kts Sustainable
Range: 7,000 miles
The Sword-Class
Castle-Class
Landing Platform/Dock

30 Hulls
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
KourWiki Castle Class Amphib.png
KCS Tower at sea
Displacement: 19,560 tons
Length Overall: 176m
Beam: 28.9m
Depth: 7.1
Complement: 325+405
Speed: 18kts Sustainable
Range: 8,000 miles
The Castle-Class
Mountain-Class
Dock Landing Ship

30 Hulls
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
KourWiki Mountain Amphib.jpg
KCS Færyello at sea
Displacement: 16,160 tons
Length Overall: 176.6m
Beam: 26.4m
Depth: 5.8m
Complement: 150+500
Speed: 18kts Sustainable
Range: 8,000 miles
The Mountain-Class

Guided Missile Cruisers

Class Origin Image Stats Details
Temeraire-Class
Guided Missile Cruiser

30 Hulls
Freestian Flag.png The Freethinkers
KourWIki Temeraire Class Cruiser.png
Diagramatic View of RKNV Temeraire
Displacement: 23,405 tons
Length Overall: 224.2m
Beam: 60.1m
Depth: 12.5m
Complement: 230
Speed: 39kts Sustainable
Range: Unlimited
The Temeraire-Class of Guided Missile Cruisers from the Freestian FDI Group were supplied in conjunction with the Hero-Class's deal. They act as missile-carrying support ships which can tackle targets at sea, on land and in the air. They are commanded by Captains and are usually Battlefleet Flagships.

Escorts

Class Origin Image Stats Details
Air Defence
Prefect-Class
Guided Missile Destroyer

?? Hulls
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
KourWiki Prefect Class AA Destroyer 2.jpg
RKNV Vygean manoeuvring at sea.
Displacement: 7,050 t
Length Overall: 152.87 m
Beam: 20.3m
Depth: 5.4m
Complement: 236
Speed: 29kts Sustainable
Range: 6,100 Miles
The Prefect Class was intended as the replacement for the Prince-Class and is significantly higher tech, with far more powerful sensors and much greater automisation. The ship has 8 Anti-Surface Missiles, a 48-cell Anti-Air VLS System, 3 76mm guns, 2 single-tubes for torpedoes with 24 carried, and 2 25mm automatic cannons. The vessel features no CIWS, though the 76mm guns can fulfil that role. The vessel can carry one medium-sized helicopter.
Prince-Class
Guided Missile Destroyer

?? Hulls
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
KourWiki Prince Class AA Frigate.png
RKNV Palatine
Displacement: 4,500 t
Length Overall: 147m
Beam: 16.1m
Depth: 5m
Complement: 380
Speed: 32kts Sustainable
Range: 7,000 Miles
The Prince-Class of Anti-Air Escorts are currently legacy vessels, which only avoided complete phasing out due to the expense of the Prefect-Vessel Programme. They are heavily armed vessels, with one main 155mm gun and three 76mm guns, 4 Surface-to-Surface missiles, a number of SAM missile Launchers, and two triple torpedo launchers. The vessel features no CIWS, though the 76mm guns can fulfil that role. The high concentration of armaments on a small hull necessitates the high crew count compared to other ships. The vessel can carry two small helicopters.
Anti-Submarine Warfare
Justice-Class
ASW Frigate

?? Hulls
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
KourWiki Justice Class ASW Frigate.png
RKNV Prosecutor firing main gun
Displacement: 4,900 t
Length Overall: 133m
Beam: 16.1m
Depth: 7.3m
Complement: 185
Speed: 28kts Sustainable
Range: 7,500 Miles
General Purpose
Freedom-Class
Frigate

?? Hulls
Kouralian Flag.png The Freethinkers
KourWiki Freedom Class Frigate.png
Diagramatic View of RKNV Emancipare
Displacement: 3,400 t
Length Overall: 120.2m
Beam: 15.2m
Depth: 5.2m
Complement: 85
Speed: 25kts Sustainable
Range: 7,400 Miles
Like other Freethinker vessels in service with the Kouralian Navy, the Freedom-Class are the most modern vessels in service, and make great use of automation and digital design to decrease the crew requirements. The vessels are smaller and less capable than designated AA and ASW escorts, however the modernisation helps them bridge the gap and provide economical general purpose support to the fleet. Each vessel has a 155mm gun in the bow for shore gunnery, and two quad launchers for the standard anti-surface missile. A 16-cell OceanCeptor VLS is installed behind the gun, as is a Rolling AIrframe Missile CIWS above the hangar. Also installed are torpedo catapults and manual guns for countering smallcraft and port-defence.

Corvettes and Patrol-craft

Class Origin Image Stats Details
Corvettes
Admiral-Class
Corvette
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
KourWiki Admiral Class Corvette.jpg
Displacement: 1,840 t
Length Overall: 89.12 m
Beam: 13.28 m
Depth: 3.4 m
Complement: 65
Speed: 26kts
Range: 7,400 km
The Admiral-Class of corvettes are not typically used as escorts, however they are the smallest full-spectrum warships in the fleet. They feature 4 anti-ship missiles mounted amidships and two RAM missile CIWS launchers, along with a 76mm autocannon, two 25mm autocannons, and racks for minelaying. The vessel can also carry a small helicopter and a pair of UAVs in its hangar.
Patrol craft
Captain-Class
Offshore Patrol Vessel
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
KourWiki Captain Patrol.jpg
Displacement: 1,520 t
Length Overall: 88.6 m
Beam: 12.2 m
Depth: 3.37 m
Complement: 70
Speed: 25kts
Range: 6,500 km
The Captain-Class of offshore patrol craft provide the majority of the security for Kouralian territorial waters along side vessels of the Crown Waterguard. They do not have missile armament, but do have a 76mm cannon and a pair of 25mm autocannons, and have a hangar for an embarked helicopter and two embarked offshore raiding craft.
Centenær-Class
Offshore Patrol Vessel
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
KourWiki Centurion Patrol.jpg
Displacement: 2,000 t
Length Overall: 90.5 m
Beam: 13.5 m
Depth: 3.8 m
Complement: 58+50
Speed: 25kts
Range: 10,200 km
Centenær-Class vessels provide long-range shipping patrols across between West and East Mystria due to their extreme endurance, along with assisting in patrolling the Forynthry Naval Exclusion zone. They feature a 25mm cannon on the forward deck, two rotary-barrelled permanent machinegun mounts, and two further mounts for machine guns. They also feature a flight deck which can land a medium-sized helicopter, though have no hangar for continuous air operations.
Vyntenær-Class
Patrol Boat
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
KourWiki Vyntenaer Class Patrol.png
Displacement: 54 t
Length Overall: 20.8 m
Beam: 5.8 m
Depth: 1.8 m
Complement: 12
Speed: 25kts (Standard)
45kts (Sprint)
Range: 1,020
The Vyntenaer-Class of Riverine and Harbour patrol boats are mainly used for security patrols at major Naval facilities, escorting vessels in littoral waters, and providing security at other sensitive sites such as research facilities and royal palaces. They are armed with two mounts for machine guns, and can feature a 25mm automatic cannon on the forward deck.

Logistical Support Craft

Smallcraft

Class Origin Image Stats Details
Landing Craft
No.7
Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
KourWiki LCU.jpg
LCU landing vehicles
Displacement: 240 t
Length Overall: 29.82 m
Beam: 7.70m
Depth: 7.70m
Complement: 7+120
Speed: 19kts (Full)
40kts (Empty)
Range: 600 Miles
The Kouralian LCU No.7 is a 'Partial Air Cushion Supported CATamaran' fast landing craft capable of carrying a full MBT to shore rapidly. Alternatively it can carry as many as four APCs, or a company of marines to shore
No.3
Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
KourWiki LCVP.jpg
LCVP transiting Kurton
Displacement: 24 t
Length Overall: 15.7 m
Beam: 4.3m
Complement: 3+35
Speed: 25kts (Full)
Range: 240 Miles
The LCVP is a smaller landing craft intended for carrying a platoon of marines or a small vehicle to shore. Four of them can carry a full company of marines to shore. It can be equipped with a pair of GPMGs mounted at the front to provide suppressing fire as it lands people.
Special Warfare Craft
Fast Assault Craft
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
KourWiki Small Patrol Boat.jpg
FAC at Sea
Displacement: 15.3 t
Length Overall: 15.9 m
Beam: 3.8m
Depth: 0.8m
Complement: 3+18
Speed: 40kts (Full)
Range: 270 Miles
The F/LAC is a smaller, faster, and more heavily armed boat which is able to carry roughly half a platoon of men to shore. It can be equipped with up to four side-facing pintle mounts for weapons, and a central heavier weapon system such as an auto-cannon RCWS or a GMG mount. It can also deploy two jet skis, 4 sea mines, or six depth charges from rear racks.
Offshore Raiding Craft
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
539 Assault Squadron performing a beach assault MOD 45159524.jpg
ORC Landing troops on exercise in Malgrave
Displacement: 4.7t(full)
Length Overall: 9.1m
Beam: 2,9m
Depth: 0.69m
Complement: 3+12
Speed: 32kts (Full)
Range: 230 miles
The Offshore Raiding Craft is a small boat used for patrol and troop insertion - traditionally for strategic reconnaissance such as landing beach assessment parties. It can be equipped with armouring panels and had three pintle mounts for machine guns.
Rigid Raiding Craft
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
Wfm rigid raider.jpg
RRC transiting Kurton
Displacement: 2.5t(full)
Length Overall: 6.5m
Beam: 1.9m
Complement: 11
Speed: 33kts (Full)
Range: 100 miles
The Rigid Raiding Craft is a small boat used to carry men around rivers, between ships and shore, and to patrol shore establishments.
Inflatable Raiding Craft
Inflatable boat
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
Royal Marines Inflatable Raiding Craft MoD.jpg
IRC Transiting jungle river
Displacement: 1.25t(full)
Length Overall: 5m
Beam: 1.9m
Complement: 6
Speed: 20kts (Full)
Range: 2 hours
The Inflatable Raiding Craft is a small boat used to carry men around rivers, between ships and shore, and to patrol shore establishments.

Other Craft

Submarines

Class Origin Image Stats Details
Missile Submarine
Cannon-Class
Missile Submarine

?? Hulls
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
KourWiki Cannon Class Missile Submarine.png
RKNV Culverin coming into Port
Displacement:
15,900 t (submerged)
Length Overall: 149.9m
Beam: 12.8m
Draught: 12m
Complement: 135
Speed: 25kts submerged
Range: Unlimited
The Cannon-Class of ballistic missile submarines provide a continuous at sea nuclear deterrent for the Kouralian Navy. They have sixteen ballistic missile tubes, each of which can hold a missile with up to 8 warheads, and 4 torpedo tubes.
Fleet Submarine
Warmaster-Class
Fleet Attack Submarine

?? Hulls
Kouralian Flag.png The Royal Union of Kouralia
KourWiki Warmaster Class Submarine.png
RKNV Warmaster at Sea
Displacement:
7,600 t (submerged)
Length Overall: 97m
Beam: 11.3m
Draught: 10m
Complement: 98
Speed: 30kts submerged
Range: Unlimited
The Warmaster-Class of Fleet Attack Submarines bring a more covert anti-ship capability to Kouralian Fleets operating at a distance from shore facilities and refuelling facilities. They are faster than diesel vessels, and being significantly larger enables them to carry 38 torpedoes or land attack missiles for launch from 4 tubes. They can also carry Frogman-delivery facilities.
Littoral Submarine
Shark-Class
Littoral Attack Submarine

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Displacement:
1,830 t (submerged)
Length Overall: 57.2m
Beam: 6.8m
Draught: 6.4m
Complement: 27
Speed: 12kts surface, 20kts submerged
Range: 9,200 Miles
The Shark-Class is a diesel and air-independent propulsion submarine class designed to operate very close to shore in highly stealthy conditions, for example to harass amphibious shipping, lay mines, or ensure delivery of naval frogmen ashore. It can operate in as little as 17m of water, and can remain submerged for as long as 18 days. The Submarine has 6 torpedo tubes, and can carry 13 torpedoes or 4-pack AA missiles capable of being launched while submerged. It can also carry up to 24 sea-mines externally. The mast contains a single recoil-less 25mm cannon which can be deployed while the vessel is submerged, and up to three short-range UAVs.