The Omega Imperium Doctrine

[Executive Minister]

OOC: My first doctrine-ish thread ever! Bear with me, this thread will not only be used for an IC piece of paper stating what the NoN will do, but will also contain the building RPs... recent events have forced the militarization of my IG nation, and I've decided to go full steam ahead with the RP to match. the war's over, but I'm going to continue this RP. Should i need the things i've developed in this thread IC'ly, i'll simply perform an improvement swap for you nitpickers.

Consider this classified, but still observable. Consider the name of the doctrine to be an homage to Arathog. (I originally envisioned this to be the Arathog doctrine, but that would be too inflammatory)

Also, This is intended to be a declaration of my nation's current turtle status, yes I am a noob like that.

FOREWORD

FOR THE NATION OF NOD

The Executive Ministry of the NATION OF NOD

Co-signed by the Ministry of Military Affairs and Ministry of Internal Affairs

January 1st represented a turning point for Nodic defence policy. After over two decades without a clear statement of how we see ourselves in the world and of what should be done to protect our security and sovereignty, the EXECUTIVE MINISTRY, under the watchful leadership of the EXECUTIVE MINISTER, has decided to champion its first move in the new year as a solemn declaration, one of renewed unity and necessity, named the OMEGA IMPERIUM DOCTRINE.

The new policy describes the challenges that face the NoN as we look forward unto the dawn of a new decade. It gives the NoN's collective ARMED FORCES a meaningful and urgently needed mandate and it commits the NoN to giving our nation the proper protection and tools needed to do the job.

The NoN is NOT a neutral nation, nor does it expect to be treated as such. It IS, however, a non-aggressive one- our comrades at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs see to that and continue to use all assets and every ounce of their power to see that diplomacy is first and foremost. This doctrine gives us an opportunity to defend ourselves and ensure peace and the imposed stability our people desire if they fail.

The Omega Imperium doctrine is named after the eponymous OMEGA IMPERIUM of the former Sovereign regime, ITALICA, a state notable for its lack of defence in the face of hostile intercontinental aggression. The Omega herself now resides in an undisclosed location within the NoN, her fateful maiden voyage halted as its parent nation was destroyed and annexed. The Omega Imperium, both in its name and its existence within the NoN, serve as an eternal reminder that in order to be truely sovereign, the responsibility of security must rest solely on our nation as a whole. We cannot rely on the fickle powers that be in the world to protect us- we must care for our own first.

The recent lull in Africa's resurged violence gives us no right to complaceny in the New Year, but we believe that hope is what is needed to give our children a more peaceful world and protect the birthright that is BROTHERHOOD, UNITY, PEACE. As we begin to implement the said Doctrine as a whole, this will continue to be our goal, as it has been since the beginning: Peace in a world filled with masked tyrants and madmen, a country that is strong, sovereign, and free from external oppression.

Most humbly and respectfully yours,

The Executive Minister, Executive Minister, Executive Ministry of the Nation of Nod

Vladimir Arlovsky, Supreme Commander of the NoN Armed Forces, Ministry of Military Affairs of the Nation of Nod

Andraia Sirene, Minister of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Nation of Nod

Edited May 24, 2010 by Executive Minister

[Executive Minister]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

^{(to be updated when necessary)}

I. The Strategic Context

-The International Environment

-Arms Control

-Implications for Nodic Security

II. Implementation

-A Three Ocean Navy

-Surveillance

-Territorial Integrity

-Consolidation in Antarctica

-Research and Development

-Funding

III. Foundations for Defence

-Military Industry Preparedness

-Territorial Fortification

-Economic and Societal Impact

-Disaster and Humanitarian Relief

Edited January 5, 2010 by Executive Minister

[Executive Minister]

I. THE STRATEGIC CONTEXT

The International Environment

The NoN's imposed stability is a fragile one. It is only through the supreme efforts of the Executive Ministry, led by the Executive Minister and the Ministries he has placed under him that we survive as we do today. Our security depends on a stable and peaceful international order. The NoN can neither independently guarantee its own defence, nor isolate itself from the rest of the world at this time.

For that reason, we must begin renewed efforts at monitoring events abroad and assessing their potential impacts to Nodic peace and security. For example, while we pay particular attention to Aphrike signatories, to their movements and their formal statements, we must also watch the more distant continents as well. Developments between the powerhouses of Tahoe and Rebel Army, of Molakia and Finland, of the newly merged Queendom of Australia- all aspects of the International Geo-political Environment must be carefully scrutinized and masterfully handled. No longer must we become vocal and blatant in our hostility towards others, but instead, we must watch, quietly, and patiently, voicing our opinions in the most careful and diplomatic tone possible.

We will work to reduce tensions should we feel there is a new build up of hostility, towards us or any of our assets. However, we will remain alert to the differences between rhetoric and substance. We cannot ignore the fact that current and potential adversaries still possess military power far in excess of that needed for self-defence. The ever present threat of invasion lingers on the minds of all NoN citizens, with large stations of foreign military men and equipment present all around us.

Arms Control

The internal declaration of MILITARY ARMS AND MUNITIONS '09, stating that the three main suppliers and procurers of military hardware within the Nation of Nod, NOD MILITARY INDUSTRIES (NMI), NATIONAL DEFENCE INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED (NDII) and MILITARY AVIATION COMPLEX (MILAC) shall abstain from selling NoN-specific military goods and or specifications to unapproved entities came after a notable incident where rebels attacked a Sercan border post with Nodic ensignias and weaponry. This has ensured that all Nodic military hardware and equipment is able to be accounted for, to prevent such black flag operations from occuring again.

On the topic of Strategic assets, let it be known in this formal Doctrine that as of the New Year, the Nation of Nod has no strategic nuclear capabilities. To declare the usage of such, inexistant weaponry is foolhardy and will bring unwanted attention to ourselves, possibly culminating in unanswerable military action against us. As this is counter-productive to the Omega Imperium Doctrine's purpose, this document will instead choose to refrain from addressing the usage of nuclear weapons at this time- provisions we are willing to undertake in the unfortunate event of a nuclear attack against the NoN will be addressed in Section III. under Disaster and Humanitarian Relief. This document shall be appended as needed to address the glorious day that the NoN does reach nuclear capability and armament, all for the glory of the Nodic people.

Chemical and Biological weapons continue to be banned from NoN Armed Forces, not out of some convoluted sense of honour, but due to the fact that such weapons are easily deemed ineffective with current protective systems and present an unnecessary risk to NoN and non-NoN civilians caught in the theatre of operations. Furthermore, such weapons are detrimental to the well being of servicemen who are the owners of faulty NBC and safety equipment. As such, the Omega Imperium Doctrine reinforces this ban on weapons such as these, cementing it in the heart of NoN Warfare.

Implications for Nodic Security

Further developments in Africa do not bode well for us, and the entire continent, in terms of peace and stability. The Aphrikans, although facing the loss of a critical ally in their quest for the convoluted 'Foreigner-free' Africa they so desire, Carthage, nevertheless holds ground taken from their victims, which is situated precariously close to our borders.

Novak and the UMS have unilaterally converted the pre-Aphrike NoN-UMS Demilitarized Zone, previously under the joint control of the said parties, into the 'Novakian-UMS protectorate', removing our say in the matter completely and utterly, following the dissolution of the Mandalorian entity. While this act of subterfuge is not unexpected from the Novakians, a major player in the Aphrike and a nation born on the ruins of our former allies, the Roachinians, this results in a large number of potentially hostile troops on our northern boarders. Priority Alert: Public enemy number one, Mad Dog Denard, has taken control of the protectorate now known as Sudan. A minimum of 5 battalions shall be kept at the Northern boarders at all times./End Priority Alert. While the UMS in and of themselves are an honourable and worthy neighbour, this honour cannot be wholely depended on to prevent belligerence from this area.

To our East, the historically Fascist region of Africa has been decimated by hostile Aphrike actions. Taking no measures to hide their motives, the entire horn of Africa was annexed, giving almost complete control of the vitally strategic sea route of the Red Sea to the Aphrikans. This, in addition to the isle of Golehk, results in a large number of troops in the region, ready to be deployed at a moment's notice. To our South East, the Aphrikans have declared a protectorate status on the former holdings of the now destroyed and fractured REPUBBLICA ITALIANA. It is from this relatively small front that the Aphrikans have the greatest chance of landing foreign troops on our long deserved and fought for soil.

The implications are dire indeed. We are surrounded, and as such, utmost care and attention must be made to defend ourselves from all angles.

Edited January 30, 2010 by Executive Minister

[Executive Minister]

II. Implementation

In the wise and prolific words of our Executive Minister,

We fight because it is the only way that we can protect ourselves... IF WE MUST FIGHT SO THAT WE MAY PROTECT THEN WE HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO FIGHT!!!!!

such sentiments are noble and reflect the true spirit of the Nodic peoples. However, the majority of the Omega Imperium Doctrine instead focus on DEFENCE rather than FORCE PROJECTION. Our continued existence rests on the capability of the NoN to repel invasion, regardless of cost. Past wars had our Armed Forces, effective but woefully outnumbered, shoulder all of the responsibility of National defence, with extreme cases, the (Classified) HAMMERDOWN PROTOCOL being enacted. Following the Omega Imperium Doctrine, the Nation of Nod's Defence policy will be based on a collectively maintained and assured framework by all facets of the NoN's Armed Forces. Within this broad framework, existing and future assets will be brought to bear:

- DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC DETERRENCE

- REINFORCING AND UPDATING CONVENTIONAL ASSETS

- CONSTRUCTION OF STATIONARY/MOBILE FULL-SPECTRUM DEFENCE NETWORK

- INCREASE ABILITIES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Executive Ministry has deemed it a necessity that some standing commitments must be altered in order to bring them in line with available resources, whilst improving the effectiveness with which the remaining commitments are carried out, in order for this Doctrine to be fully enacted. They have announced its intention to increase defence spending in a determined and continued fashion to make the defence effort more responsive to the challenges of the future. A number of initatives have been created to increase the effectiveness of the NoN Armed Forces. Specifically the Government will strive to,

- provide the Navy (previously in charge of brown water vessels and immediate port security) with modern, capable vessels that follow Nodic War doctrines and are worthy of flying the Red and Black banner

- bolster our ability to survey and move combatants across our nation's boundaries, reactivating our Harbinger Assault Transport fleet and creating a dedicated surveillance and recon network

- consolidate and expand our control over our borders with the reactivation of our airforce- future moves will include tasking MILAC to develop a newer fighter, bomber and strike generation to better stand a chance against hostile air incursions

- further command our lands with the construction of field bases throughout open territories, expansion of troop and other conventional asset levels

Edited January 7, 2010 by Executive Minister

[Executive Minister]

A Three Ocean Navy

The NoN will embark on a vigorous Naval development program whose goals will be greater flexibility with air, surface and underwater assets, combined with conventional and strategic systems to be developed. This goal, with a projected time requirement of approximately 10 or so odd years is a daunting one, however, plans and designs have been submitted, examined, altered, and resubmitted. The Executive Ministry has every reason to believe that the NoN will eventually be home to a Navy that can help guarantee its borders in the relatively near future.

In the meantime, tactical and strategic shore-based and inner mainland-base systems are being developed and subsequently deployed to help deter and destroy incoming naval threats.

The Songstress Integrated Weapons Armament And Sea-defence Unitary Position

The Songstress or IWAn'SEAUP as it is affectionately called by its operators is an all-weather, all sea-conditions capable armoured box designed to house and launch all existing AshM ordinance as per the Omega Imperium doctrine. It is from this launching system that the entire Nodic Anti-ship Naval capability is projected to protect the NoN's immediate waters. The Songstress, depending on its weapons payload, has a range of approximately 120 km to 3000 km and its unique deployment serves as a stinging deterrent and 'Assault Breaker' with which hostile battlegroups are expected to throw themselves at and subsequently destroy themselves.

The main body of the Songstress is simply an armoured box that houses its deadly cargo. The box itself is mounted on a rotatable platform and with the proper guidance, launched missiles cover the entire circular area surrounding the launcher with a radius of the chosen ordinance's maximum range.

The Songstress is given the 'Unitary' designation due to its unique positioning system. While the box launcher as a whole is a single, stationary unit, it is mounted on an underground 'track' by rails. The result is a missile launcher that can fire a missile, retract back underground and traverse the terrain via a tram system to another designated launch site. Over the course of a few hours, a singular unit is capable of relocating to the other side of the coast where it is free to surface again and launch its initial salvo unhindered, or more commonly, relocate to a nearby site to evade enemy counter fire in a matter of 15 to 30 minutes. Coupled with the terrain hugging and sea-skimming anti-ship missiles it will field, the Songstress will have an unprecedented level of stealth, modularity and lethality.

Current plans for deployment involve an INITIAL LINE, a shore-based track of Songstresses, fitted with the short range and comparatively light weight Chorister Subsonic Light Anti-ship Cruise missile and Cantor Supersonic Heavy Anti-ship Missile, with the goal that both of these short-range and low-flying missiles be fired in co-ordinated volleys in order to overwhelm enemy shipborne missile defences in the cramped and confined waters of the Red Sea and underlying shores of NoN-held port locations. The Chorister and Cantor will share a symbiotic bond with one another, the more numerous and lighter Choristers serve as lethal decoys for the Fast and Heavy-hitting Cantors. Due to its close proximity to the shore, approx. 25 km, this track will be relatively isolated from the rest of the defence network with a handful of designated 'underground rearmament stations' for the individual Songstress units along the track. Guidance is delegated to the individual missiles, and local radar and wire based communications systems.

The SECONDARY LINE is located several hundred kilometers inland, to prevent immediate detection and is the recipient of increased integration into the Nodic defence network. This and the Tertiary track system encompass a perimeter around Addis Ababa as opposed to the Initial line that is located near NoN held ports. This increased involvement in the NoN's defence gives the Secondary line access to National satellite, radar and communications systems, giving this track system better chances with fewer required shots. The Soloist Variable-speed Medium Anti-ship Cruise missile and its capability for a final supersonic dart towards its target provides a much needed General purpose AshM and the Soprano Heavy Supersonic AshM provides a 250 kg warhead in an extremely fast package. The final and ultimate Vocalist Command Class AshM gives much needed target prioritization to other launched missiles in the vicinity, as well as the ability to deliver a 750 kg HE or 500 kt Nuclear warhead. The Vocalist has a unique guidance mode when fired in groups of 4 to 12 total missiles of varying classes from all three Anti-ship lines (Initial, Secondary, Tertiary). One of the weapons climbs to a higher altitude and designates targets while the others attack, flying in short pop-ups, so as to be harder to intercept. The lead Vocalist is able to differentiate targets, detect groups and prioritize targets automatically using information gathered during flight and types of ships and battle formations pre-programmed in an onboard computer. They will attack targets in order of priority, highest to lowest: after destroying the first target, remaining missiles will attack the next prioritized target. The Secondary track provides a second line of defence against enemy navies should the Initial line fail, however it comes with the added bonus that this line can safely reach the same Naval targets the Initial track is engaging at the same time, traveling at highly supersonic speeds, co-ordinating itself with the Initial and Tertiary tracks.

The final, TERTIARY LINE is located near the heart of Addis Ababa. This 'track' is little more than a perimeter of pop-up Songstresses that launch modified Strategic Long-Range Munition Model 7 (SL-R mod 07) cruise missiles delegated to extremely long range conventional strikes. Dubbed the Serenader SL-RAshM, this missile will have the same 3,000 km striking range the air launched version has. This tertiary platform will rely on Satellite and national radar systems for initial launch co-ordinates after which the Serenader's own internal guidance systems take over, relying on Terrain Contour Matching to be highly accurate and difficult to detect via radar. Addis Ababa located Serenader sites have enough range to strike anywhere in or near the NoN mainland. Furthermore, should enemy naval operations cease or the situation demand it, the Tertiary line can be used to engage ground targets within the NoN with its heavy payload.

This interweaving and 'mobile' array of Anti-ship networks will provide the NoN with sufficient protection to remedy our lack of a blue water Navy for many years to come. This build up of infrastructure will be hidden amongst renewed efforts to revitalize and develop our nation's civilian and industrial capabilities, efforts that will not be deemed suspicious by prying eyes.

Construction of the said 'tracks' will commence immediately. While procurement of individual Songstress units and their ordinance is relatively straightforward, construction of the 'Underground railways' that gives the Songstress its primary function will require more time. Using assets initialized by the former Red Sands Red Tunnel project and under the guise of reconstruction efforts in the region after the nuclear destruction of the Aether Empire, several rail networks will be constructed to allow the NoN Strategic Naval Command to protect the NoN from hostile shipping. Connections from the Undercity of Addis Ababa to the system and from future bases in the region will ensure the Songstress is logistically prepared to handle sustained coastal sieges engaging enemy fleets with an Orchestral display of land-based firepower.

Edited January 6, 2010 by Executive Minister

[Executive Minister]

Surveillance

The Nodic Distant Early Warning Network

Surveillance conducted by the NoN Armed Forces encompasses warning, assessment and defence against hostile activity. It is an affirmation to sovereignty and a fundamental part of the defence of all Nod held territorial holdings.

In the last few weeks of the year, '09, the first five long-range radars of the North Warning System became operational in the Western Territories of Jimma, Nekernte, Debre Markos, Gojo and Hawassa. Indeed, these radars, whose individual coverages span an circular area with a radius of 400km, were essential in detecting incoming Novakian Airlifters who took part in the take over of the NoN-UMS DMZ in southern Sudan.

By the end of the first month of '10, the remaining six long-range radars of the East Warning System should already be operational. Contracts worth about 380 million have already been awarded for communications, operation and maintenance of these two interlocking Distant Early Warning systems. All contracts have included provisions to establish employment and business opportunities for local residents and militants alike.

Projected sites to complete the entirety of the NoN's DEW networks have been designated as:

-Dessie

-Dire Dawa

-Ginir

-Imi

-Gode

-Daror

To supplement the already extensive coverage of the entirety of the Nodic DEW networks, 39 short-range radars have been placed in and or around these main sites, to help in totally covering all approach vectors to the Nodic homeland by providing short range, doppler radar surveillance of airborne targets. The final component of this DEW network is a number of large arrays of inexpensive and redundant transmitters and a few intelligent receivers to exploit forward scatter to detect low observable targets, as well as provide an excessive amount of potential targets for anti-radiation missiles. This Anti-Anti-Radiation missile protection (AARM) will be discussed further in this report.

The Long-range radar, uses the previously mentioned arrays of redundant active transmitters and their master receivers to form the first line of defence against hostile air incursions, be they aircraft, cruise or ballistic missiles. Provisions have been made in all passive and active radar components to ensure they are easily shut down in the case of the rather cliche and ubiquitous anti-radiation missile attack.

In the case of stealthed intruders, multistatic systems detect some stealth aircraft better than conventional monostatic radars, since first-generation stealth technology reflects energy away from the transmitter's line of sight, effectively increasing the radar cross section (RCS) in other directions, which the passive radars monitor. Using these deflected signals, synthetic aperture techniques and targeting algorithms a broad location of the target is found.

If the Primary Long-range radar fails to detect the intruder, as is the case with more advanced stealth aircraft, the Secondary Short-range radar is present to make up for its shortcomings. If a target IS detected by the primary radar, the secondary short-range radar in the target's 'vicinity' is engaged to look at the location in question. In either case, using its high-resolution Doppler radar, which images wind velocities, the swirls of air planes leave in their wake are sought out.

Once the aircraft is detected, by either tier, the aircraft's heat trail is imaged by one of dozens of infrared-detection stations. Due to these station's limited range, they are only used when a broad location is given. The detection stations are used to verify that a target is in the area, as no matter how cool the engines and exhaust vents of a flier are kept, heat is always dissipated when fuel is burned and as the aircraft's body travels through the air, creating friction.

After a target is verified, it is tracked as best as possible. If the NoN owns a dedicated anti-aircraft network of long ranged SAM's, the batteries are notified and put on high alert. In our current case, we possess only intermediate-ranged anti-aircraft guns and missiles, such a long ranged engagement is impossible (OOC: No air defence network wonder).

The exact code of engagement and the equipment used to address this issue will be further explained in Section III. under Territorial Fortification. However, a brief outline will be given here.

Current anti-ordinance defences will be utilized to engage the stealthed intruder's air to surface ordinance, be they helicopters (in the case of aerial aircraft carriers), cruise missiles, precision guided munitions, unmanned aerial vehicles or ballistic targets. The Nodic DEW network will be utilized to detect the aircraft during the period of vulnerability when it deploys its weapons. The plane must use radar to find its targets, and payloads are not generally stealthed. In any case, if the phantom-tracked intruder decides to fire its weaponry, it will immediately be detected, and active measures outlined in Territorial Fortification will be engaged to destroy the incoming ordinance.

With regards to the AARM countermeasures the Nodic DEW network employs (the passive 'oceans' of redundant transmitters as well as a forthcoming active component), it is well known that all ARM weapons are designed to home in on radio frequency signals given off by targets (like radar components of the DEW network) so that explosives carried by the weapon may destroy or disable the source of emissions.

To accomplish such a unique target homing, ARM guidance systems are designed to lock onto the leading or trailing edge of a target radar's interrogating pulses, or even mid-pulse samples of the pulses. It is therefore desirable that, in order to increase the chance of 'evading' an ARM anti-radar attack , decoys located in the vicinity of the radar be actuated to generate RF signals to cause the guidance system in an attacking ARM missile to home on a false 'decoy' RF source spaced from the radar.

RF signals from the decoys present in the 'oceans' of transmitters are synchronized with the interrogating signals from the main radar so that the RF signals from the decoys produce pulses overlapping (in power and time) the interrogating pulses produced by the main radar. Consequently, the guidance system in an attacking ARM missile is inhibited from using the leading or trailing edges or midpulse samples of the radar's interrogating pulses to accurately derive guidance commands. Further, the decoys are caused to "blink". That is to say, the position in time, relative to the defended radar of each of the decoys is periodically altered. As a result of such "blinking" the aim point of the ARM is caused to wander, thereby preventing the ARM from homing on the radar or any one of the decoys. A system that alters the blinking time at the rate of the radar's pulse repetition frequency creates a significant ARM resistance against ARM attacks, however, this system deployed on its own suffers from significant drawbacks, such as relying only on open-loop pulse-to-pulse switching of the lead decoy. Furthermore, the above system, which changes the lead decoy on a pulse-by-pulse basis, is not a viable technique to assure decoy survivability.

This passive system is supplemented by a decoy blink and pre-pulse strategy. Dubbed the AD-MARS or ACTIVE DENIAL- MISSION: ANTI-RADIATION RESPONSE SYSTEM, the AD-MARS uses an open loop approach that is based on calculated 'threat guidance loop' parameters or time constants and is not altered on a radar pulse-by-radar pulse basis. In this system, the blink rate the AD-MARS assigns any given decoy in the network at any time is calculated to be equivalent to one enemy missile's guidance loop time constant as estimated from simulations performed on-the-fly.

The AD-MARS possesses the ability to monitor enemy ARM range and range rate via the decoys themselves, which are placed in an air-search and track setting for the duration its short activation, serving as an intended target for the ARM, whilst also relaying the oncoming weapon's position. This constant tracking provides an estimate of time-to-go (or time since maneuver) in the scenario before the ARM impacts in order to increase survivability of the radar and the decoys. It takes a closed loop measurement of an oncoming ARM weapon's response rate to the decoys' blinking patterns (what the weapon perceives as the decoy's changes in position and its moves to correct for them). Coupling this gleaned information with the gross angle of weapon arrival and the known relative positions of the decoys, AD-MARS intelligently controls the decoy blink rate in a closed loop approach that is 'tuned' to the perceived guidance loop impulse response of the enemy ARM weapon on a case-by-case basis.

The result is that the decoy network induces the maximum miss distance, or maximizes the distance the impact point of the ARM weapon is from the defended radar by continuously choosing optimum blink 'locations' that cause the weapon to maneuver the most. This 'blink' activity continues until the ARM impacts, indicated by the loss of the weapon's signature in the missile warning radar. At this point the decoy system may revert to its default open loop blink rate condition prior to its 'calculated' setting, or it may divert its attention to a new oncoming ARM threat. AD-MARS is specifically designed to always have a target present for the enemy ARM weapon to track with its anti-radiation seeker, thus eliminating the perceived need of the weapon to switch to alternate seeking methods such as infra-red or electro-optical detection. Should these methods be employed from the get-go, AD-MARS notes the oncoming missile's ignorance of the test blink patterns and activates a warning system, giving Radar operators a chance to employ flares or smoke dispensers. Should the radar be destroyed, other sites will be aware of this secondary seeking method and take active provisions (ie: camouflaging surviving radars with netting) to combat them.

The Nodic Air Defence and Surveyal Program

For too long has the NoN relied on Lideta Army Air Complex and Bole International Airport as a staging ground for its airforce. While Lideta will continue to be the most important piece of Military infrastructure present within the NoN, provisions have been made for the development of five forward operating locations for air defence fighters, Close air support crafts, reconnaissance and AWACS aircraft.

The most extensive base will be located in Adahunat, located near Lake Tana. There, it is hoped that two squadrons of A-1 'Krieg' FCAS will be stationed to aid in the defence of the Northern Nodic holdings, as well as a contingent of interceptors and AWACS aircraft.

MILAC's contracts have been renewed, the goal being that they shall redevelop the NoN's fleet of air superiority fighters.

Launch and Operation of Spectator class Military Satellites

New Year's day was a flurry with activity as merry makers and partygoers lit thousands of fireworks into the skies above the NoN. The largest display of fire, however, was the launch of the Witness first of five Spectator-class Imaging and Radar satellites, tasked with watching over our nation from above like the God of those who follow the Abrahamic faiths. Equipped with powerful photographic imaging to track land targets that enroach on our borders, a powerful downward-facing Radar emitter, integrated into the DEW Network and a signals and communications node, this class of satellite is hoped to be later integrated into a nationwide Air-defence and Strategic Defense initiative of the future. These satellites mark themselves with the distinction of being the first ever spaceborne object of the Brotherhood and ways of Nod.

ULTRA-CLASSIFIED: The Spectator-class is also the main component of the secret AC-NBM DIRECTIVE, designed to listen in and better facilitate federal law enforcement. Whilst being expanded upon in Territorial Integrity the basic outline of the AC-NBM directive is as follows: all incoming and outgoing 'messages' (the term is intentionally vague) are monitored by Nodic technicians, including personal e-mails and calls, in order to prevent violations of security.

Edited October 8, 2010 by Executive Minister

[Executive Minister]

Territorial Integrity

In order to ensure the sanctity, security, and stability of our great Nation requires that our Militancy, be they the forces of the NOD MILITANT COMMAND (NMC), AIR MILITANT COMMAND (AMC) or MILITANT NAVAL COMMAND (MNC), be aware of anything going on in or approaching our territory, deter threats to our security before they reach our homes, and respond to any contingencies anywhere in the country. With regards to specifics, our military shall maintain its capacity to:

Provide surveillance of Nodic territory and air and pelagic approaches

Maintain search and rescue response capabilities that are able to reach those in distress anywhere in our holdings on a 24/7 basis

Act in a civil capacity by being on standby for a wide variety of threats- from natural disasters to terrorist attacks

In addition to maintaining an active and constant deterrent against foreign powers and enemies at home

Reactivation of The Nation of Nod's Airforce

During our struggle for independence, the Great Divide, much in the way of infrastructure, civilian or military was rendered inoperable and quite useless. The war in particular reeked havoc on our ability to field our most technologically advanced assets. The inherent 'Dark Age' the NoN faced was particular during the Invasion of the ISoA and the culminating East African War, where our airforce was, for the most part, absent and stored in underground holding facilities. The wait is now finally over, corrupted data networks and storage facilities have finally been reactivated, and once again, the NoN can field its formidable frontal aviation assets. AIR MILITANT COMMAND (AMC) will once again play a pivotal role in our ability to OPPOSE MILITANCY AND NEUTRALIZE INVASION (OMNI).

Note the following operational designations for ease of classification, given class is based on design and intent specifications, as well as major function. A single model may possess multiple classifiers in the case of multirole units. All models follow the format of CLASS-MODEL NUMBER_"SECONDARY NAME":

'A' - Assault (ground in any capacity below Heavy or Strategic capability- may or may not imply Air-to-air abilities)

'B' - Bomber (dedicated heavy or strategic, greater capacity than A class)

'C' - Cargo (Heavy transport that may either be Theatre or Strategic)

'E' - Electronic (EW, ECM and AWACS dedicated platforms)

'F' - Fighter (notable Air-to-air capability, or Air Superiority)

'H' - Helicopter (designates the aircraft is a Helicopter, always a secondary classifier, ie: CH is a Helicopter Cargo Transport)

'N' - Naval (designates dedicated service in the MILITANT NAVAL COMMAND (MILNAC), always a secondary classifier, ie: AN is a naval/carrier-based Assault craft)

'R' - Reconnaisance (includes Observation)

'S' - Anti-submarine (includes land-based, naval/carrier-based craft have the N classification attached, ie: SN)

'U' - Utility (easily most confused class, includes non-combat support such as Tanker, Search and Rescue, MEDEVAC, Trainer, Staff Transport)

NB: These designations carry over into all branches of service, however, MILITANT COMMAND (MILCOM) land based Secondary Name Conventions ('Nounified Verbs' ie: Ravager, Devastator, Harbinger) apply.

Black Widow Air Superiority Fighter

The single-seat F-23 'BLACK WIDOW' was designed to meet AMC requirements for survivability, supercruise, stealth, and ease of maintenance. Filling the niche of Air Superiority Fighter and counter-AWACS, this aircraft was mainly developed to actively seek out and engage other enemy aircraft with impunity. Designed with all-aspect stealth as a high priority, the Black Widow is an unconventional-looking aircraft with trapezoidal wings, substantial area-ruling, and a V-tail. Utilizing its highly unstable airframe and its required fly-by wire control, in addition to its superior thrust-to-weight ratio, the Black Widow is capable of bringing to the table a contender with a high combat radius and performance abilty.

MILAC chose a radical airframe layout, driven by the objectives of stealthiness and supercruise (mentioned below). The low wing aspect ratio is used to optimise supercruise performance. The ventral trapezoidal inlets feed the engines via stealthy S-bends, and the rear boat-tail and submerged dorsal exhausts are specifically aimed at low drag and infrared signature. The F-23 employs an unconventional V-tail with a planform consistent with the airframe lobing strategy. The large centresection area provides substantial body lift at high angles of attack thus improving turn performance. While the widely spaced engines result in some roll rate penalty, they are sufficiently separated to avoid fratricide in the event of turbine breakup.

The supersonic cruise of the Widow serves several purposes, providing for fast and deep penetration into hostile airspace, while offering the F-23 a major energy advantage over subsonic/transonic dogfighters which it can both outmanoeuvre and outlast in a supersonic engagement. The high corner speed of the F-23 also provides a major manoeuvring advantage when evading SAMs at altitude, enhancing survivability on deep penetration missions.

To further aid in its survivability, the F-23 employs planform shaping with extensive blending. Blending has the major strength of not compromising high speed aerodynamics, the blended airframe offering very low drag by avoiding vortices which may be produced by a faceted geometry. In addition to RCS reduction through shaping, the exhaust from the F-23's engines flow through troughs lined with heat ablating tiles, which shields the exhaust from infrared (IR) missile detection from below, also resulting in the lowest IR signature of any fighter ever built.

The result of the low observables techniques employed with this aircraft is a major reduction in aircraft detectability by radar, and detectability by Infra-Red Search & Track (IRS&T) systems. This radically shrinks the usable envelope of hostile radar guided weapons and heat-seeking weapons.

The vehicle management system of the Widow coordinates movements of the airframe's control surfaces for maneuvers and for stable flight, along with other aircraft functions.The wing flaps and ailerons deflect inversely on either side to provide roll. Pitch is provided by movement of both V-tails, and yaw is supplied by opposite movement. Deflecting the wing flaps down and ailerons up on both sides simultaneously provided for aerodynamic braking.

Approximately 10% larger than the contemporary F-15, carrying approximately twice the internal fuel of an F-15C, while having about 50% more wing area at about 30% greater combat weight, the F-23 clearly illustrates the long range air superiority mission that was originally envisaged for the aircraft, penetrating deep into enemy airspace unseen to destroy air defence aircraft and to disrupt offensive air operations, whilst also retaining the ability to be launched at one home-site and sent to defend half-way across the nation if need be.

Two tandem weapon bays are employed by the Widow, the aft bay is very large and contains pairs of staggered SARAH-37's, the forward bay carrying SIR-73's, both bays retaining the provisions to house differing combinations of the two. Boasting a rather large and internal guided missile armament, the Black Widow employs an internal and mounted obliquely to absorb recoil Spear 30 mm Autocannon system (not to be confused with the highly similar Lancer 30mm Autocannon used in the twin linked pair system present in the A-1 'Krieg' Fast Close Air Support Craft and other vehicular systems). Utilizing the ever popular Gast Principle to increase the rate of fire of the weapon to 3000 RPM, the Spear is an air-cooled, heavy hitting and durable main gun, capable of remarkable accuracy with its 2400 mm long twin-barrels.

To operate these fearsome Air-to-air weapons, the sensor suite of the Black Widow is dominated by an active phased array, low probability of intercept radar. The radar will employ electronic antenna scan exploiting over 1,000 transmit/receive/phase-shifter elements, each of which is a wholly self contained module. This arrangement results in a highly robust design which doesn't require mechanical pointing, as main lobe shape and direction are controlled electronically, and which gracefully degrades in performance as modules fail. The use of electronic beam shaping/pointing provides major advantages as this class of radar may timeshare its antenna between modes, optimise lobe shapes to modes, tolerate violent manoeuvring and also selectively direct nulls at troublesome jammers as a potent ECCM. The radar is supplemented by an EOSS (Electro-Optical Sensor Suite) which is essentially an advanced IRS&T set. In addition to this powerful Counter-EW radar, the Widow employs two EW and ECM pods of its own, located at each wing tip.

Deathstalker Strike Fighter

If the Black Widow is the silent killer, swooping in to strike out with its lethal venom, not giving its opponent any chance to answer with its superior outfit of Air-to-air munitions, then the twin-seated F/A-37 'DEATHSTALKER' is, to put it quite bluntly, the brawler.

Like the proud Ethiopian Lion, the Deathstalker is designed to linger in its chosen theatre of operations and engage the enemy any way it can, be it through air-to-air interception BVR and WVR combat or dog fighting), counter-AWACS missions, air to ground interdiction, tactical bombing and Close-air support (although the A-1 'KRIEG' still remains dominant in this role with its specialization). The aircraft is intended to carry the full spectrum of Nodic air-to-air and air-to-ground guided weapons as well as the ability to field any and all EW and ECM systems. It is able to remain engaged with its targets and is designed as the perfect compliment to the Widow when put in the pure Fighter role, whilst retaining a superior strike capability.

The Deathstalker is a super-maneuverable thrust vectoring fighter at its core. Like the wide spread (and inferior to the F-23) F-22's found throughout the world, the F/A-37 is fitted with twin Supercruising engines that also incorporate two-dimensional thrust-vectoring (TVC) nozzles. It is with this added edge that the Stalker is first and foremost a fighter- it is capable of extreme manoeuvres, both offensive and defensive to gain the upper hand (these manoeuvres are so fascinating that Deathstalkers routinely steal local airshows and serve as a recruitment tool for future combat aces to enlist).

The F/A-37 represents a new level of capability compared to other conventional Strike fighters or other multi-role air combatants. The stalker is an all-weather counter-air fighter and ground attack aircraft, its advanced airframe containing a high proportion of carbon-fiber, titanium and Al-Li alloy. The frame itself is a highly integrated twin-finned, with the engine nacelles fitted with trouser fairings to provide a continuous streamlined profile between the nacelles and the tail beams. The fuselage head is of semi-monocoque construction and includes pilot and radar compartments, and the avionics bay.

The Stalker has a variety of other innovative equipment such as a radar configured for simultaneous surveillance of airspace and the ground and a high-precision laser-inertial/satellite navigation system. The all-weather digital multi-mode phased array radar operates in either air and ground surveillance modes or in both modes simultaneously. Ground surveillance modes include mapping (with Doppler beam sharpening), search-and-track of moving targets, synthetic aperture radar and terrain avoidance. The F/A-37 is also equipped with a rearward facing radar in the tail stinger area of the fuselage. Featuring quadruplex fly-by-wire and relaxed static instability along with axisymmetric thrust vectoring gives the aircraft tremendous agility.

It incorporates state of the art ECM in wing-tip pods, allowing improved survivability in electronic warfare environments. The F/A-37 can carry air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons on 12 stations. The number of missiles and bombs carried can be increased to 14 with the use of multi-payload racks. A built in spaced-array of quad 30mm Lancers located in dedicated positions around the fuselage and wing roots coupled with the Stalker's extreme agility allows the craft to set up a hail of lead to quickly destroy incoming targets. The Deathstalker boasts one of the largest weapons load of any Nodic craft designed primarily for air combat, and is outfitted for land and naval basing.

The Deathstalker is the faithful workhorse of Nod air combat ability- it is not uncommon for squadrons of these noble fighters to be led by a single Ace in a Black Widow. It is with these aircraft and their gallant pilots that the NoN stands the best chance at surviving in a hostile environment.

Recluse Stealth Bomber/Tarantula Sky Sweeper

The B-12 'RECLUSE' is a Stealthed Heavy Bomber that employs 'low observable' stealth characteristics designed to penetrate anti-aircraft defenses and deploy a high volume of conventional and nuclear weapons. Named after a reclusive spider notorious for its necrotic venom, the Recluse is designed to not be detected by the enemy until they notice the horrifying wound this craft's 'bite' is capable of, destroying heavily defended targets or equipped with defence suppression weapons (Anti Radiation Missiles, standoff bombs), open up corridors through enemy defences allowing less stealth-oriented aircraft to penetrate otherwise inaccessible targets.

The ability of the Recluse to penetrate undetected is designed to attack very high value and well defended strategic targets such as nuclear warfighting command posts and Launch Control Centres (LCC), or alternately to search for and destroy mobile ICBMs which cannot be targeted by conventional SLBMs, ICBMs or Cruise Missiles. In the opening phases of a nuclear conflict the ability to cripple the opponent's command and control network can determine the outcome of an engagement, while destroying otherwise secure mobile ICBMs in turn cripples the second strike retaliatory force. In addition, the Recluse allows the AMC to strike at invading columns without warning, guaranteeing greater results with fewer aircraft.

The B-12 provides the versatility inherent in manned bombers coupled with its flying-wing design, granting superior aerodynamic efficiency and a large internal payload. In addition, its low-observable, or stealth, characteristics give it the ability to penetrate an enemy's most sophisticated anti-aircraft defenses to attack its most heavily defended targets. Indeed, the Recluse served as the test bed for Nodic stealth, ECM and EW initiatives in its early years and thus employs many of the same systems seen in other crafts used by the AMC. Its unique airframe shape restricts the number of leading edges of the craft to a minimum. The Recluse pioneered the infra-red exhaust masking design utilized in the Black Widow- exhaust is redirected through troughs lined with heat-ablating tiles, resulting in a miniscule Infrared signature. The engine nacelles themselves are recessed into the wing's lifting body itself and extensive planform shaping is utilized on anything that must protrude from the airframe.

Utilizing the aforementioned 'Flying-wing' design, an ultra-efficient lifting body principle, the Bomber carries an impressive 36,000 kg of guided and unguided ordinance within three internal weapons bays. In cases where air superiority is achieved or the Recluse must operate within friendly territory, the B-12 can carry an additional 26,000 kg on six external belly hardpoints.

While the Recluse covers the AMC's highest-priority bombing campaigns, the F-12 'TARANTULA' serves an entirely different role altogether. Refitted with two sets of twin engines designated for the Black Widow, the Tarantula is able to supercruise at a similar speed. The Tarantula forgoes its strategic bombing munitions for an enhanced radar/target designation/communications hub suite including an enlargened AESA and EOSS system similar to the Black Widow, a TASS and SIRCM complement from the Black Mamba as well as dozens upon dozens of Long-Ranged SARAH-37's.

It is designed to be able to loiter for extended periods at relatively long distance from base, engaging hostile aircraft up to 400km away with its powerful radar and long-range missiles. Its advanced array of target acquisition systems and communications allows the Tarantula to either receive multiple targets from accompanying forces or detect them itself, only to fire its lethal and quite numerous payloads in entire volleys, decimating entire formations of incoming intruders.

Since the enemy would be fired on long before visual range is reached, the aircraft has no other forms of defence save its stealth, its speed and an onboard complement of SIR-73 short range missiles in a modified ORGSM unit from the Terminator ABC. The unique rotary design of the ORGSM unit allows the SIR's to be omnidirectionally launched in the direction required, however, the expense of individual Tarantula units ensures that in almost all cases, this stealthed air defence hub of sorts is protected by a group of similarly stealthed protectors or an entirely dedicated force.

Ravager Heavy Gunship

Vanquisher Heavy Tank Killer

Black Mamba Light Attack/Recon Helicopter

The RAH-66 'BLACK MAMBA' carries on the design tradition of an attack helicopter with a tandem pilot pit and turret 'Nose' cannon, whilst also bringing a suite of technology the NoN could only field in the Golden Era of its BROTHERHOOD OF NOD days. Commonly described with words such as efficiency, economy, flexibility and effectiveness, this sleek and agile skirmisher is none to be trifled with. The Black Mamba has the inherent ability to strike, evade and strike again at targets while taking a minimum number of casualties due to its superior stealth, agility and acute EW systems. When skirmishing and lethal harassment is not required, the Mamba is a keen Reconnaissance craft in its own right.

Front and rear cockpit configurations are near identical. The fly-by-wire flight control system is triply redundant, the cyclic side-stick includes a twist action which controls aircraft yaw. When used with flight assist modes the Black Mamba can be flown with just one hand. This makes the RAH-66 a remarkably easy aircraft to control, which is extremely advantageous due to the Mamba's superior performance abilities- a maximum speed of 172 knots, sideways speed of 60 kts, a rate of climb of 1,574 ft/minute given by its 2 x 2500 shp engine outputs.

Visually, the most striking feature of the RAH-66 is its exterior body. Using Low Radar Observable properties, the Mamba's fuselage is designed to reflect and divert radar energy away from any transmission source. So effective is its design that the Mamba boasts a 1/300th radar signature than a contemporary aircraft of its size. The airframe is crashworthy and ballistically tolerant to 23mm gunfire. The helicopter has a composite five-bladed bearingless main rotor and an enclosed composite fantail tailrotor for increased anti-torque capability.The rear rotor is able to withstand impact by 20mm rounds and provides a 180° turn in 4.7 seconds in hover mode and an 80kt snap-turn-to-target in 3.5 seconds. The advanced bearingless composite rotor with swept blade tips reduces the Mamba's acoustic signature, particularly at the reduced RPM levels of a so-called"quiet" flight mode. The low-noise rotor system, reduced infrared exhaust and small radar cross-section make the RAH-66 one of the stealthiest helicopters in the world. While not invisible to radar it is much harder to detect at longer ranges.

To retain this superior stealth, all of the Mamba's weaponry is hidden in Integrated Retractable Munitions Projectors (IRAMP), which is an internal weapons bay complete with furling and unfurling 'wings'. The Mamba carries its weapons internally- the missiles are mounted on the weapon bay doors which open down and out to resemble contemporary attack helicopter 'stub' wings where built in pylons hold individual missiles or ordinance projectors. The internal weapon bay can be fitted with STABBER-A (Aerial) 170mm Triple Stack Charge ATGM, STABBER-I (Infantry) 120mm Triple Stack Charge ATGM, SIR-73 Air-to-Air missile or Asylum Ordinance Projectors (each housing several SPIKER 90mm General Purpose Rocket). Mounting its weapons stores internally in such a way prevents and radar energies being deflected back off the irregular surfaces such weapons make which would increase the aircraft's Radar Cross Section (RCS). Should a mission require even MORE firepower, then two conventional stub wings with pylons of their own may be added to the Mamba at a cost of stealth.

The Mamba is equipped with a turreted gun system of a modified 'low weight' 20mm version of the venerable 30mm Lancer. The stowable gas-powered cannon is capable of firing 750 or 2,000 rounds a minute, a noticeable upgrade to the Lancer, albeit with a reduced stopping power of the 20mm dimension. The 750 round ammunition supply system can be reloaded in less than eight minutes by two crew members. When not in use, the cannon is normally stowed in a LO cowling positioned under the chin.

Sensors are mounted on the nose and top of the rotor mast. Indeed the RAH-66 boasts a next generation radar system that is half the size of the previous model fitted to the Ravager Heavy Gunship. Mounted on the nose is a second generation FLIR (Forward Looking InfraRed). This second generation FLIR permits more reliable target recognition at 40% greater range. With 100% greater resolution and 35% greater field of view, it is much safer for night flying which should give some comfort to the crew as a majority of their hit n' run strikes and interdictions are performed in sub-optimal lighting and weather conditions.

The RAH-66 comes with a 53° wide field of vision holographic helmet mounted display system and is biocular. Called HIDSS, the Helmet Integrated Display and Sight System delivers FLIR sensor, flight and targeting symbology to both eyes. Weapon targeting can be slaved to the pilots' helmet movements. Wherever the pilots look, the helicopter sensors will follow. In addition to this, the chin mounted 20mm cannon can also be slaved to follow the pilots' head movements. For target acquisition, the Black Mamba is equipped with a TASS (Target Acquisition System Software) functions include automatic target tracking and target threat management. Depending on the orientation of the target to the sensor, the computer can distinguish not only between wheeled and tracked vehicles, but also determine vehicle type. The helicopter's countermeasures suite includes an advanced laser warning receiver and a SIRCM (Suite of Integrated Radio Frequency Countermeasures), as well as infrared jammers.

n the armed reconnaissance mission, the Mamba is equipped with a suite of passive sensors and a computer-aided mission planning system, which carries out sensor data fusion, high-speed analysis and correlation of the sensor data. The analysed data is presented to the crew in the cockpit displays or transmitted to other elements of the force, providing direct relay of near real time intelligence. Black Mambas can recognise and identify targets and digitally transmit the information to the battlefield commander in near real-time, select the optimum force deployment and co-ordinate the attack. Sensor information can be shared with other elements of the combined arms team via a "tactical internet". Command & Control (C2), ground forces, AWACS, indeed any compatible system can exchange correlate and share tactical information with the Mamba systems.

Maintaining a Constant Nodic Presence

OOC: Unfinished, skipping to III. Foundations for Defense.

Edited October 8, 2010 by Executive Minister

[Executive Minister]

[u][size="4"]III. FOUNDATIONS FOR DEFENCE

[/size][/u][size="2"]In a bid to render the Land of Nod inhospitable to all hostile entities that would dare strike at our homeland, the [b][u]EXECUTIVE MINISTRY[/u][/b], under the [b][u]EXECUTIVE MINISTER[/u][/b] has outlined and implemented a series of measures designed to make any attempt at a conventional, combined-arms invasion as costly and as difficult to maintain as possible. Numerous social, political, economic and military assets have been created and distributed throughout Nodic East Africa to ensure its dominance over the region with a multi-spectral and multi-layered active and passive defense.

Such assets and measures include expanding the role of Nodic women by provided equitable opportunities in both the [b][u]AIR MILITANT COMMAND (AMC)[/u][/b] and [u][b]NODIC SECURITY FORCE (NSF)[/b][/u] while maintaining the female dominance of the [b][u]MILITANT NAVAL COMMAND (MNC)[/u][/b], strengthening industrial preparedness, enhancing internal contribution to disaster and humanitarian relief efforts in the NoN-UMS DMZ Region 1: Darfur to maintain political sway over the region and a rigorous 'injection' of funds into the [b][u]NETWORK OF DISCLOSURE (NOD)[/u] [/b]our state sponsored media and propaganda under the [/size][i]Ministry of Propaganda and Media Services[/i][size="2"] to name a few.

[b]Military Industry Preparedness[/b]

Due to our 'unique' geopolitical situation, there is an inherent need to promote the responsiveness of the national industrial base in supplying the Nodic Militancy with essential equipment and materiel while also maintaining the Gross Domestic Product and the First World Standard of Living we have all come to proudly deserve. Leaps and bounds have been made in the fields of Computer Numerical control, hydroponics, aeroponics and passive subirrigation ensure a secure and dependable source of supply for a number of war and peacetime staples, assuring readiness and sustainability in crisis, war or economic uncertainty.

As an example, due to advances in Computer Assisted Design and Numerical Control, a majority of products provided by [u][b]NOD MILITARY INDUSTRIES (NMI)[/b][/u], [u][b]NATIONAL DEFENSE INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED (NDII)[/b][/u] and [u][b]MILitary Aviation Complex (MILAC)[/b][/u] are now capable of being manufactured in 'microplants'. This is due to the high degree of automation afforded to the design of said products, opposed to a traditional 'Soviet-esque' style state-run factory approach. Most Nodic weapons systems are platforms that offer much in the way of developmental potential. As advances in the field progress, these benefits are immediately translated into more efficient building processes and decreased costs to manufacture. Such a system is ideal for the market economy structure, as production is spread throughout government sponsored agencies under the aforementioned contractors opposed to highly centralized plants. This makes the suppression of Nodic production extremely difficult to halt or hamper in case of major conflict.

There has been a marked tendency to return to the glory days of Nod. Emphasis has turned to ongoing development and advancement of existing technologies, and creation and procurement of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, microelectronics, nano-wire batteries, wireless energy transfer, pervasive computing, solid-state data storage, photonic computing, OLEDs, genetic engineering, high-temperature superconductivity, nanomaterials and metamaterials, all in the name of progression.


[b]Territorial Fortification

[/b][i][quote]Monoliths are vulnerable. To endure, one must remain mobile, re-silient, and diversified...[/quote]

[/i]There is no question- the Nodic Militancy, and all of the branches of service that comprise it- are the guardians of our Brotherhood, of our way of life. Yet, they cannot be expected to maintain their vigil indefinitely. While the aforementioned [i]Songstress [/i]defensive lines are designed to mitigate the absence of a Nodic Navy, the components of the TERRITORIAL FORTIFICATION ACT serve a different purpose. Established, as well as dynamic fortification of the Nodic homeland, including the provisions to rapidly set up similar fortifications in other Nodic holdings, described in these passages will act as a deterrent to wouldbe aggressors and to provide time for our warriors to mobilize in the event of catastrophic invasion. Force-breaking duty is, and is always under the jurisdiction of the Nodic Militancy.

The primary directives of the Territorial Fortification Act is as follows,

All components of the Nodic Territorial Fortification System are:

[/size][list][*]To work with existing and future surveillance, early warning and intelligence networks including the Nodic DEW network, ELINT and Satellite Surveillance to avoid a surprise attack and to give alarm.[*]To cover the mobilization of the Nodic Militancy (which is hampered by the rough and unforgiving terrain of the Nodic Homeland- a passive defense that acts as a double-edged sword.[*]To save manpower via a high degree of automation and force amplification techniques.[*]To protect the Inner Nodic holdings, including Addis Ababa and her satellite provinces- especially their industrial basins.[*]To be used as a basis for a counter-offensive.[*]To stop enemy progression through territory with a light Nodic presence, to hamper larger offensives through integration with the Nodic Battlenet.[*]To retain a fixed, as well as rapid deployment ability through out its implementation.[/list][size="2"]
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[/b][u][i]'Abettor' Counter Rocket Artillery Mortar Guided Munitions (C-RAMGM) System [/i][/u][b]
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[/b][u][i]'Guardian' SHOrt Range Air Defense Gun System
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[/i][/u]The gun component of a currently in-development Naval Air Defense combined Gun and Missile system, the terrestial based Guardian is a gas actuated, electronically fired 42mm (Often stated as 40mm) Guardian SHOrt Range Air Defense(SHORAD) Gun system is a rotary cannon capable of unleashing an unrelenting barrage of armor piercing, incidiary, explosive and programmable blast fragmentation rounds.

The cannon itself, designated the T250, utilizes an unusual calibre of 42 x 348 mm rimless in an effort to hamper an occupier's utilization of captured Guardian ammunition stores and gun positions while also increasing lethality over its contemporarys. The T250 fires a 1.09 kg shell at 1,070 m/s enabling a muzzle energy of 624,000 joules, an increase of 80% over the staple 40 x 311R Bofors. Its firing system is the natural evolution of the acquired Marschurian GAU-8 30mm gatling cannon - the T250 has six barrels and is fired at 3,000 RPM, reduced to 120 RPM for engaging ground targets.The gun fires short, 24 round bursts of high velocity rounds aimed at a target's intercept point. Every projectile is programmed by a muzzle based electromagnetic inductor, which sets an electronic timer to activate and separate the projectile into 152 heavy tungsten metal spin-stabilized sub-projectiles (3.3 gram each), forming a lethal cone shaped metal cloud, placed ahead of the target in its flight path.

Typical static and mobile deployments of the Guardian turret state the necessity for a light weight, modular weapon capable of engaging aircraft (low-flying helicopters, UAVS, strike fighters and bombers) and missiles (ballistic trajectory weapons such as those patterned for the [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AGM-88_HARM"]anti[/url]-[url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AGM-154_Joint_Standoff_Weapon"]radiation[/url], [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AGM-65_Maverick"]anti[/url]-[url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AGM-114_Hellfire"]tank[/url], [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moskit"]anti[/url]-[url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klub_missile"]ship[/url] or [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk_cruise_missile"]anti[/url]-[url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmos#Brahmos_Block-I"]surface[/url] role). The System itself is typically made up of two T250 Guns and their turret housings, a fire control system with accompanying radiation decoy net and a detached command post. Each T250 pair is slaved to its fire control system, consisting of an X-band Search&Track Radar, and dedicated precision radar/TV unit and/or Laser/[color="#0645ad"]FLIR[/color] tracking system separate from the main S&T Radar with AD-MARS capability.

The only (optional, yet an imperative if it is intended for the Guardian to be uplinked to the main Nodic Battle.net) human involvement in the Guardian Projectile system is the Command post, which is normally placed roughly 500m away from the main deployment position, and whose commands may be relayed via encrypted signals or wire transmission. While the Guardian is capable of operating on its own, without human input as its intended area-denial/SHORAD stationary role, the capability of being subservient to a Command post a distance away, and wirelessly, while being a highly compartmentalized and modular system as a whole, allows the Guardian unprecedented mobility in its deployment and operation - the system may be operated as a stand-alone gun or in the Guardian System, separated up to three kilometers from each other. The fire units can exchange target search and track data at a fast rate, and share a common, full hemispherical situational picture to facilitate optimal target engagement by each fire unit.

Each individual component of a given Guardian System is capable of being transported by a 5 ton crane truck, or several components on a larger wheeled transport. An individual T250 turret may be fitted to a tracked, M113 APC international standard chassis in a reduced, yet still effective mobile armor tender. If networked with other forthcoming systems described in this Doctrine (Such as the Partisan SHORAD Missile System), the Guardian may expand its role from point defense to area defense.


[u][i]'Partisan' SHOrt Range Air Defense Missile System
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'Saviour' Experimental Railgun Point Defense Installation
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'Vindicator' Line-of-Sight Anti-Tank Kinetic Energy Weapon (LOSAT-KEW)
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Edited November 11, 2010 by Executive Minister