Southern Cross Command

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As the Commonwealth of the Southern Cross finalizes its national elections after the assault on Melbourne, the Australian Independence Council has produced finalized plans for the reformation of the Southern Cross Defense Forces shortened to "SCDF" (formally known as the "Commonwealth of the Southern Cross Defense Forces"). Taking a leaf from the unified commands of the former states of Canada and their own Australia (the Canadian Forces and the Australian Defense Force respectively), the Southern Cross Defense Forces is a unified command structure under a single commander in chief who reports to the Southern Cross Parliament and whomever is designated the Lord Protector. The Lord Protector is the nominal head of the SCDF, with the Defense Force Chief Commander serving as his military equal, but nominally reporting to the Lord Protector, the Lord Protector must seek parliamentary approval for extended war combat operations and deployments.

The SCDF is comprised of five branches, all of which have differing tasks and objectives that surround the SCDF's expressed role of protecting the nation itself, its maritime economic resources and trade, and its citizenry and interests abroad.

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[*] [b]Southern Cross Ground Defense Force (SCGDF)[/b] - The expressed role of the SCGDF is to protect the national sovereignty, and the integrity of the borders of the Commonwealth through use of both offensive and defensive weaponry. It will also form the main element and oversee command of any expeditionary forces which may be required when protecting the Commonwealth's interests abroad. The SCGDF also provides the main element of special operations forces for the entirety of the SCDF, providing the defense forces with internationally-deployable fast reaction forces. The SCGDF is also equipped for aid to the civil authority missions, and can be deployed in a constabulary role by order of the Lord Protector if the circumstances are deemed extenuating and require the intervention of armed force to protect the sovereignty or population of the nation.

[*] [b]Southern Cross Naval Defense Force (SCNDF)[/b] - The roles of the SCNDF are not dissimilar from the near-ancient tradition of all standing naval forces in history; the protection of the nation's waterways, territorial waters, the economic resources of those waterways, and the projection of force abroad, including the use of naval aviation to achieve these ends. To achieve these ends, the navy is to be equipped with large numbers of vessels to ensure the integrity of the Commonwealth's extensive coastline and outlying oceans, given the large number of environments (brown water, littoral, and blue ocean) that the SCNDF is required to operate in, flexibility of armament is key, and the navy's ships are designed around that fact. The large numbers of environments that exist also has fostered the navy to produce personnel that are well trained in a multitude of potential combat environments and certainly give the navy an edge over many of the other armed services.

Like the SCGDF, the navy can be issued orders to aid the civil authority, and it is expected to partake in maritime constabulary operations, including but not limited to, smuggling interceptions, fisheries disputes, anti-piracy operations, and other critical tasks.

[*] [b]Southern Cross Air Defense Force (SCADF)[/b] – The role of the SCADF is primarily in the aerial defense and sovereignty assurance of the Australian continent and any outlying possessions of the Commonwealth, as well as protecting the Commonwealth's interests and civilians abroad. National Airspace Sovereignty patrols are regularly conducted by combat aircraft of the SCADF, which also maintains ELINT/SIGINT aircraft and drone flights as well as standard AWACS flights around the continent. Other standard responsibilities of the SCADF include strategic air defense of the Australian continent and expeditionary forces (fixed and mobile forces), as well as tactical, operational, and strategic support of the ground and naval components of the SCDF. The SCADF is also responsible for the security, transport, preparation, and launch of all tactical and strategic nuclear weaponry.

As part of the SCADF, the Southern Cross Auxiliary Air Defense Force (SCAADF) takes on noncombat reserve roles for the entirety of the SCADF, including but not limited to piloting and operations aboard reconnaissance and AWACS aircraft, piloting unmanned aerial vehicles, air-to-air refueling operations, strategic airlift missions, medical evacuations, maritime patrol and surveillance missions, and more.

[*] [b]Southern Cross National Guard (SCNG)[/b] - The role of the SCNG is to provide reserve forces that can be called up for active duty within the SCGDF and SCADF/SCAADF, most of the units that comprise the SCNG are specialist, logistical, and technical support forces. These units can be called up partially or in their entirety depending on mission requirements, and some can be employable within twenty-four to forty-eight hours of their call-up notices. The SCNG also comprises some of the first-line units of defense in many of the less-populated areas, where they are to provide fast-reaction ad-hoc units to defend against territorial incursions on the Australian continent. Most SCNG personnel are to be given annual weapons training, in both light and heavy infantry weapons, as well as basic vehicular operations and tactical uses.

The Southern Cross Air National Guard is also included in the Southern Cross National Guard, providing mostly technical and security personnel, as well as auxiliary pilots for various duties, mostly away from the aerial front line.

[*] [b]Southern Cross Coast Guard (SCCG)[/b] - The role of the SCCG is to provide a joint civilian and military naval service that intends to both defend the maritime integrity of the Commonwealth, including the protection of economic resources, friendly and neutral economic shipping and interests in the waters close to the Commonwealth. Also included in its roles is the prosecution of illegal activities, the seaborne, airborne, and land-borne pursuit of criminals involved in illegal maritime activities, as well as providing maritime, airborne, and land resources to help save individuals in distress at sea, or in remote areas of the Australian coast.
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[b]Primary Domestic Equipment Suppliers[/b]

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[*] Metal Storm Corporation
[*] ADI Limited
[*] Tenix
[*] Army Inventions Directorate
[*] Austal-Cockatoo-Geelong Maritime Systems Limited
[*] CEA Technologies
[*] Australian Industry and Defense Network (Various Suppliers/Small-Scale Defense Business Network)
[*] Dingo Motors
[*] Tripper Aircraft Corporation
[*] Wollongong Aerospace Corporation
[*] Roggenwolf Consolidated
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Edited May 30, 2012 by TheShammySocialist

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With the upcoming first sessions of the national parliament set to take place, the Southern Cross Defense Ministry has begun submitting defense budget planning for future procurement orders and programs which will run over multiple fiscal years. Much of these projects have been submitted by both the SCADF and SCNDF, which are expected to be receiving a lion's share of the defense budget for procurement deals.

The SCNDF is expected to begin procurement of multiple sets of vessels, including an almost a completely rebuilt fleet, but many old Communist Australian vessels will continue to stand in until these vessels are built. Unless an emergency deployment is called, all of the naval aviation vessels built for the Communist Australian fleet have been laid up, with one remaining on limited training rotation in Sydney. Rumors abound that at least four different types of submarines are possibly in the works for the SCNDF, and it is also expected that the SCNDF and SCCG will be sharing a procurement deal for littoral defense vessels that will serve as long-range cutters, able to provide direct action attacks, provide offshore support and C2 for brown water operations, and mine countermeasures ships, with the ability to carry a light helicopter. A relatively wide array of heavy and light surface action ships are expected to be developed, along with a substantial amphibious capacity.

The other beneficiary of recent budgetary plans will be the SCADF, with the development of Stealth Sixth-Generation Fighters and Tactical Aircraft, including a naval fighter variant, as well as a Sixth-Generation Strategic Stealth Bomber. Also included in procurement plans are large numbers of auxiliary aircraft including reconnaissance, air-to-air refueling, heavy strategic airlift, and tactical transport aircraft, along with AWACs airframes. There will also be a significant increase in funding for reconnaissance and light attack UAVs. The SCADF will also be receiving funding for the development and deployment of strategic air defenses, as well as further funding for orbital defense-related equipment that will be used by the joint services.

The SCGDF will be receiving the least funding, but is being configured for high mobility, light forces until a more balanced force can be developed, despite this, the firepower of the SCGDF is unlikely to drop, but the procurement of new weapons is likely to be delayed for at least one fiscal year.

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With the appropriation of the defense budget now complete, the naval procurement office has set out a list of vessels and a procurement timetable for the vessels, which will be equipped with the latest in Commonwealth electronics and weaponry. The Commonwealth will utilize modern construction techniques in the building of these vessels, and they will be procured to engage the most sophisticated weaponry deployed, and provide the Commonwealth with a modern navy that will be able to represent the interests of the Southern Cross across the region and world. All vessels will be designated "Southern Cross Ship" or "SCS" before their given name.

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[*] [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_R._Ford_class_aircraft_carrier][i]Freedom[/i]-class Aircraft Supercarrier[/url] (5) - Updated Specs Not Currently Available
[*] [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Wasp_%28LHD-1%29][i]Endurance[/i]-class Amphibious Assault Ship[/url] (9) - Updated Specs Not Currently Available
[*] [url=http://s1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa325/VictorDeltaRomeo/?action=view&current=ArsenalShipUpgraded.png][i]Castle[/i]-class Arsenal Ship[/url] (8) - Updated Specs Not Currently Available
[*] [url=http://s1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa325/VictorDeltaRomeo/?action=view&current=USACGFGMCFutureGuidedMissileCruiser.gif]Tribal-class Guided Missile Global Cruiser[/url] (7) - Ship Size Revised; Updated Specs Not Currently Available
[*] [i]Brisbane[/i]-class Heavy Guided Missile Destroyer (5)
[*] [i]Daring[/i]-class Reduced Visibility Multi-Mission Destroyer (2)
[*] [i]Guardian[/i]-class Guided Missile Frigate (7)
[*] [i]Collins[/i]-class (II) Nuclear Multipurpose Attack Submarine (5)
[*] State-class Diesel Ultraquiet Attack Submarine (5)
[*] [i]Terror[/i]-class Nuclear Attack Submarine (13)
[*] Mountain-class Ballistic Missile Submarines (7; four to be constructed in SSGN configuration)
[*] [i]Cyclone[/i]-class Multipurpose Corvette (9)
[*] [i]Wary[/i]-class Multimission Littoral Defense Cutter (20; fifteen to be crewed by SCCG)
[*] Town-class Littoral Patrol Vessel (20; ten to be crewed by SCCG)
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There will be a procurement order for a number of auxiliary vessels that will serve with and help in the deployment of the aforementioned vessels, which will allow for the deployment of vessels overseas without existing naval bases. Other vessels being developed include repair, depot/hospital, replenishment, refueling, joint support, sealift, afloat forward staging bases, and other vessels needed to keep a first-rate navy afloat and ready for battle.

Edited July 1, 2012 by TheShammySocialist

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With defense spending allocations, the Southern Cross Air Defense Force, in conjunction with the Southern Cross Naval Defense Force has begun the development and production of the newest front line combat aircraft for the aviation services of both branches. In a contract awarded to both Wollongong Aerospace and Tripper Aircraft, who will cooperate in a joint venture to produce a line of advanced combat aircraft for the aviation services. Also included will be funding for a large collection of unmanned aerial vehicles, which will be developed alongside these new airframes. Most of these UAVs will be employed in surveillance and reconnaissance, although it is expected that some will be able to be used as

Design proposals have already been submitted to both services, one of which is a ultra-high-performance airframe which can be used in across both the SCADF and SCNDF. These airframes will be supplemented for a high-performance tactical attack aircraft for the SCADF, that will be able to both provide fast response to changing ground tactical situations, as well as perform adequately in the defensive role against high performance aerial adversaries. All of the airframes that are in the development and testing phase will be equipped with the latest in avionics, early warning and detection systems, electronic warfare systems, propulsion systems, weaponry, radar-cross-section-reducing (RCSR) technologies, and in some cases, energy weapons.

Currently, the aircraft selected for further development and testing/evaluation phases are as follows;

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[*] XF-1 [i]Bunyip[/i] High-Performance Stealth Fighter
[*] YNF-1 [i]Megalania[/i] High-Performance Naval Stealth Fighter (navalized [i]Bunyip[/i] CATOBAR-capable)
[*] XNF-2 [i]Lyrebird[/i] VTOL Naval Aircraft (limited production runs expected)
[*] XFB-1 [i]Yowie[/i] Stealth Fighter-Bomber
[*] YB-1 [i]Clydesdale[/i] Strategic Stealth Bomber
[*] XUAV-1 [i]Taranis[/i] Autonomous UCAV/UAV
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Edited June 24, 2012 by TheShammySocialist

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As part of the defense budget appropriations, the SCADF would not only begin putting together a strong air force, but would also begin working on expanding an orbital presence, with its own constellation of satellites. The Woomera Rocketry Complex had been seeing construction overhauls and equipment testing since the government had been organized, with the expressed interest in kick-starting the Commonwealth's orbital launch program. The joint services had seen fit to cooperate in appropriating funding to pay for various strategically vital satellites, including SAR, as well as LEO optical surveillance satellites, SIGINT satellites, MEO/GEO communications satellites, as well as GEO-based GPS satellites. The launch of these satellites would certainly take time, and production teams at Wollongong Aerospace were still rolling out the first modules, it would easily be a month before Woomera would see any serious launch activity.

Until these orbital assets existed, the Commonwealth would fill these holes in its capabilities with HUMINT, as well as ELINT/SIGINT sources, with the increase of reconnaissance and patrol flights along the maritime borders of the nation, the flights limited in scope and done at random. Light surface patrol vessels would also provide forward observation, most of the lightly armed vessels armed with FLIR, surface radar, as well as limited aerial detection radar. Inland, the radar grid was still a mess to the north, with damage to the network caused by Tianxia and Athens still under repair, although many of the systems were outdated and due for an upgrade, some limited forms of over-the-horizon radar still existed and were being utilized, but synchronization with the rest of the network was still in its infancy.

Nonetheless, although the Commonwealth would have to live with this patchwork of detection systems to protect its maritime borders and airspace, it was well aware that the formation of a strong early warning system took time. And it was time that the Commonwealth certainly had on its' side.

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The government-owned and subsidized Australian Submarine Corporation, along with Tenix, and Austal-Cockatoo-Geelong Maritime Systems Limited are the beneficiaries of the large SCNDF FutureNavy Project, it is rumored that "all the slipways in Australia" have been filled. Depending on the contract, the contracted parties are sub-contracting certain systems to other defense corporations, including Metal Storm, CEA Technologies, Wollongong Aerospace, and Fightin' Roo Software.

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With the continued development and requirements for the burgeoning SCDF, to assure the safety and security of the maritime approaches to the Commonwealth, Wollongong Aerospace would partner with Tenix to begin the development of two anti-ship missiles, one with a more asymmetric focus of attack, the other with supersonic capabilities.

The XNM-54 [i]Kingfisher[/i] Anti-Ship Missile-Torpedo (ASMT or "Missile-Torp") would be launched as a missile, then deploy a torpedo after flying at sea-skimming height to within fifteen nautical miles of the target, the missile delivery vehicle breaking off as a hydrojet took over, using inertial guidance before wake-homing guidance is activated. These missiles are planned to be able to be delivered from VLS tubes, as well as from submarines, and from aircraft, or even land batteries, some of the variants able to be deployed at extended ranges, close to five hundred nautical miles.

Being designed at the same time, the XNM-8 [i]Narwhal[/i] is a high-speed supersonic anti-ship missile able to be deployed from ranges over two hundred nautical miles from various launch platforms. The missile is designed to have active terminal radar guidance, along with datalinks updates along with initial inertial guidance, and is able to carry a variety of warheads, some of which include composite-armor-capped (CAC) warheads to give resistance to CIWS cannon rounds, as well as kinetic energy penetration warheads, utilizing high-density reactive metals to increase penetration power on armored vessels.

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Although orbital missions at the Woomera Test Range's Spaceport were scrubbed as the base was provided maintenance overhauls and upgrades, the civilian and military test range personnel were already busy with the latest designs of ballistic missiles. Wollongong Aerospace had begun the development of various types of ballistic missiles, and initial test phases would be completed at the test range, due to its large size. Included in testing going on at Woomera were tactical, intermediate and intercontinental ballistic missiles, going through their first rounds of flight, as well as a missile module for an anti-ship ballistic missile, testing would be undertaken more than a dozen times for each missile over the course of a fortnight, as design flaws and merits were accrued and sent to Wollongong's R&D Department in Adelaide.

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With ongoing developments in the capabilities of the SCNDF, critical attention is being paid to the development of vast early warning systems that will complement and increase the effectiveness of the naval defense of the continent and the outlying territories (IE Tasmania and other off-lying islands). The SCNDF, in cohesion with CEA Technologies, has begun the development of underwater listening devices for the early detection of submarines, very similar to the SOSUS listening posts that were put together by the United States during the Cold War, these passive listening posts will have upgraded sound and computer processing units, along with upgraded submerged-to-shore communication links.

The government-owned and subsidized Australian Submarine Corporation has also begun the development of Project [i]STING RAY[/i], with the use of unmanned and stealthy submersible drones to shadow and keep track of submarines. While the drones will be unarmed, although they will have the intrinsic capability to carry two torpedoes, they will have noisemakers and various other anti-torpedo countermeasures on board. It has been determined by the government that these deep-diving submersibles are more useful for reconnaissance and surveillance missions, keeping tabs on possible enemy surface ships, trailing foreign submarines, and they have been designed to be able to dive as deep as any other military submarine. Their value will not only extend to the defense community, a series of the unmanned submarines are being developed as scientific platforms for work around the continental waters.

With the submarines being built on the internal assembly line at the ASC's facility at Port River, their expressed role to the scientific community is available to the public, and allows their primary use as an early warning and surveillance vehicle to be kept classified.

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With the ongoing tests of various aircraft going on at Woomera Test Range's Special Project/SCADF Evett's Field, the newest unmanned aircraft, the navalized cousin of the [i]Taranis[/i] unmanned combat aircraft, the [i]Arausio[/i] has joined the hundreds of tests going on at the well-equipped airfield. The [i]Arausio[/i] will be undergoing CATOBAR operations on the Woomera Naval Aviation Testing Strip near Evett's Field, alongside the YNF-1 [i]Megalania[/i], which is undergoing similar naval aircraft tests at the range.

Evett's Field is equipped with expansive facilities to completely house all aircraft on sight from view, only bringing aircraft out onto the tarmac when they will go straight into the air, to prevent satellite reconnaissance of any prototype aircraft or systems being tested at the Test Range. Evett's Field is also one of the first installations in Australia to be equipped with the XNDAS-5 [i]Vixen[/i] anti-optics 'dazzling' weapon, aimed at dazzling optical surveillance satellite lenses, but not causing permanent damage to them. Testing evaluations of the [i]Vixen[/i] system will be made on the SCDF's and Southern Cross Security and Intelligence Service's (SCSIS) optical surveillance satellites when they are launched in a week, and if results are positive, the [i]Vixen[/i] is expected to have further deployments to other SCDF installations, including major ground force, air, and naval installations.

These tests will also provide an opportunity to test the SCDF's Orbital Tracking Grid, and how well it can coordinate with other systems networked with it.

Edited June 10, 2012 by TheShammySocialist

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In a surprise move, the SCNDF has been appropriated extra funds for a larger shipbuilding procurement contract, mainly centered on screen vessels, and is beginning to the process of ordering a new set of vessels in both the corvette, frigate, and destroyer range. It is expected that the vessels ordered will considerably strengthen the Southern Cross' naval power in the region, as well as give it more options to customize its vessels for various duties in various nautical environments and roles. The increase in numbers of screen vessels, especially corvettes and frigates, will give the SCNDF the flexibility it needs to deal with illegal maritime activities in the region, and hopefully stymie any attempts to spread any further such activities into its' waters.

The increase in numbers of screen vessels has made the following future naval strength projections;

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[*] Twenty [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sejong_the_Great_class_destroyer][i]Brisbane[/i]-class Heavy Guided Missile Destroyers[/url] - Upgraded Schematics Currently Unavailable
[*] Ten [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zumwalt_class_destroyer][i]Daring[/i]-class Reduced Visibility Multi-Mission Destroyers[/url] - Upgraded Schematics Currently Unavailable
[*] Five [i]Superb[/i]-class Combat Support Destroyers
[*] Fifteen [i]Guardian[/i]-class Guided Missile Frigates
[*] Ten [url=http://s1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa325/VictorDeltaRomeo/?action=view&current=USAFFGTSSERegionalDeterrenceShip1992-2.gif][i]Deterrence[/i]-class Regional Support Frigates[/url] - Upgraded Schematics Currently Unavailable
[*] Five River-class ASW Frigates
[*] Five Raptor-class Heavy Frigates
[*] Fifteen [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milgem_class_corvette][i]Cyclone[/i]-class Multipurpose Corvettes[/url] - Upgraded Schematics Currently Unavailable
[*] Fifteen [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_class_littoral_combat_ship][i]Tigershark[/i]-class Littoral Combat Ships[/url] - Upgraded Schematics Currently Unavailable
[*] Fifteen Monarch-class Heavy Corvettes
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Edited July 1, 2012 by TheShammySocialist

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The Shoalwater Bay Training Area has been once again reopened by the Southern Cross Defense Forces to provide a large swath of land for both land, air, and naval elements of the Defense Forces. The large training area provides a unique environment for various combat situations, including both amphibious, brown water, and regular land training maneuvers, and the Shoalwater Bay Joint Forces Base will be used to as a garrison for the 1st Marine Division once the unit is done forming. Also to be known by the acronym "SBTA", there is additional construction around the Joint Forces Base's existing barracks to provide multiple long runways for transport as well as combat aircraft, with attendant aircraft maintenance, refueling, storage, and command and control facilities also being constructed.

Another part of the Shoalwater Bay Training Area will be the St. Lawrence Annex of the SBTA, also known as the Special Naval Warfare Center, which is expected to house training facilities for the Naval Commando Regiments, as well as the 467th and 498th Joint Riverine Brigades, which specialize in Brown-Water Operations. The Special Naval Warfare Center will specialize in providing amphibious, brown-water, and green water training opportunities over a wide variety of missions. These facilities will also be expected to host other special forces units, including the reforming Lillian Guard, Z Unit, and other Tier 1/2 SOF units of the SCDF.

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The deployment of the NM-54 [i]Kingfisher[/i] Missile-Torpedo has begun in earnest aboard all relevant land, air, sea, and submerged launch platforms, with an extended range module attached, available to land, heavy aircraft, and deck launchers on board larger ships, the missile will be able to reach ranges of six hundred nautical miles. This also coincides with the deployment of the NM-8 [i]Narwhal[/i] Supersonic Interchangeable Warhead (IW) Anti-Ship Missile. The [i]Narwhal[/i] is able to be deployed in vertical launch systems, like the shorter-range versions of the [i]Kingfisher[/i], and also on board submarines, aircraft, and land-based launchers. Unique for its ability to carry composite armored-cap warheads, the [i]Narwhal[/i] has the ability to withstand some damage from CIWS automatic cannons on terminal approaches, and has been optimized to fight in a modern day naval battlefield laced with electronic countermeasures.

The SCNDF also announced publicly today that a first batch of lighter screen vessels has begun final commissioning and sea trials (four corvettes, three frigates), and are expecting to be entering service with the Naval Defense Force within the fortnight.

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With many ballistic missile as well as advanced aircraft production-run tests nearing final completion on the Woomera Test Range, the civil-military-run complex has shifted gears over to advanced weaponry that has just come out as a result of second quarter production runs. Testing will be completed throughout the years' third quarter so final production can begin over the fourth quarter of the year. The first four of twenty-seven military-related satellite launches were also completed in the last month, as the SCDF begins to bring back its orbital capabilities. Three civilian satellites for telecommunications were also launched in this period.

The Woomera Nuclear Production Facility at Lake Campbell has also had its third and fourth reactors completed successfully for the next batch of tests, which will include long-range rail guns, hence the expansion of the facilities' production capabilities. Known as Project [i]Longbow[/i], the long-range rail gun prototype was the product of a conglomerate of various Commonwealth Defense Contractors. Tenix, CEA Technologies, Fightin' Roo Software, and Wollongong Aerospace all played a significant role in building these prototypes, one with a projected range of up to two hundred kilometers. As with most ongoing projects at Woomera, prior testing of the concept has been undertaken at an underground hanger at Evett's Field, while the construction of a rail gun turret has been done inside a modular aluminum building, to ensure no photo-reconnaissance is able to get coverage of the project, as well as protect sensitive test equipment from the harsh desert climate.

The turret mount and its underground facilities will serve as a basis for future rail gun tests provided these initial ones are successful, and will be employed in the event that rail guns are accepted into the SCDF as standardized weaponry.

Edited June 17, 2012 by TheShammySocialist

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With the increase in the possibility of asymmetric attacks against the Commonwealth's coastline, the SCNDF and SCCG, in conjunction with the SCGDF, has begun the accelerated training and outfitting of the 458th, 467th, 491st, and 498th Joint Riverine Brigades, an increase of two brigades from the initial two for a grand total of four brown-water operations brigade-sized units. These units will go into full-time training at Shoalwater Bay, in conjunction with the littoral defense vessels of the Southern Cross Coast Guard, which is being transferred underneath the SCNDF, while still retaining a semi-autonomous status with vetted civilian employees.

The procurement of [i]Guardian[/i]-class Littoral Defense Cutters has also been ramped up, with bonus incentives being offered to the Cockatoo Island Division of Austal-Cockatoo-Geelong Maritime Services, an accelerated completion bonus as well as overtime bonuses have been offered. Production standards will be expected to be kept, with weld and modular construction inspection teams being offered extra bonuses for working overtime. The heavily-armed, fast-moving cutters are expected to be an integral part of the SCDF's counter-asymmetric warfare strategy to dissuade against piracy and prosecute operations against illegal maritime practices. If found to be successful, it is expected that the Austal-Cockatoo-Geelong will receive further vessel orders.

Edited June 21, 2012 by TheShammySocialist

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"In conjunction with extensive testing at Woomera Testing Range, Wollongong Aerospace has proudly begun to produce the first serial production models of the F-1 [i]Bunyip[/i] and NF-1 [i]Megalania[/i] High Performance Stealth Fighters. These fighters will provide the SCADF and SCNDF with the Sixth Generation Fighter Capabilities it has been lacking for some time, it is expected to replace most airframes currently in use in the air superiority, interception, and tactical roles, although the FB-22 [i]Strike Raptor[/i] will continue to be utilized for tactical strike roles, given its' heavy payload."

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[b]F-1 [i]Bunyip[/i] Stealth Fighter (Naval Version Designation NF-1 [i]Megalania[/i])[/b]

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[*] [b]Engines:[/b] 2x Holden Motors F-500 Turbofans with 3D Nozzle Thrust Vectoring
[*] [b]Maximum Speed:[/b] Mach 2.5
[*] [b]Supercruise:[/b] Mach 1.9
[*] [b]Ferry Range:[/b] 3600 NMi (1000 NMi Range Increase with Conformal Fuel Tanks)
[*] [b]Combat Range:[/b] 1200 NMi (500 NMi Range Increase with Conformal Fuel Tanks, increases RCS by a slight margin)
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[b]Structure[/b]

The [i]Bunyip[/i] was a design born from the legacy of tailless and semi-tailless aircraft that emerged following the Cold War, including airframes such as the X-44 MANTA, a design that was extensively studied for its' production, and taking into lessons learned from testing of the McDonnell-Douglas X-36. The structure of the aircraft was designed with high speeds and low drag in mind, the low profile of the front of the aircraft being allowed due to the elimination of nose-based sensor apertures. Careful selection of composite materials during the development phase emphasized the reduction of heat friction and radar-absorbancy to enhance both the speed and stealth of the aircraft. Using twin 3D nozzle thrust vectoring, its low drag and sensitive handling, allows the [i]Bunyip[/i] to achieve incredible feats of maneuverability as well give it intense rates of climb over contemporary aircraft.

Thermal identification of the aircraft is further reduced by the engines being embedded further into the aircraft then more contemporary aircraft, making infrared signature detection difficult. This advantage is also built on with the implementations made around the tail and thrust-vectoring system, which has heat-absorbent materials worked into the construction which further reduces the aircraft's thermal and infrared signature. As the aircraft employs a caseless ammunition-based weapon system, that same weapon system requires some cooling in order to ensure its ammunition package is kept at a fairly consistent temperature. Intuitively, designers of the [i]Bunyip[/i] placed the weapon's ammunition feed systems close to the aircrafts' engine, allowing for the cooling system to play a part in reducing the aircrafts' overall thermal signature.

The [i]Megalania[/i] shares much of the features of its land-based cousin, except an overall slight increase in weight due to its fortified and strengthened nose, fuselage, and tail areas, built to withstand carrier landings.

[b]Sensors[/b]

One of the reasons for the lower profile of the [i]Bunyip[/i] is the elimination of the nose-cone sensor array, which has been replaced by sensors embedded throughout the entire aircraft, using fly-by-light controls. The use of fly-by-light also eliminates weight across the entire aircraft, and allows for a faster transmission of data throughout the entire aircraft as a whole. Using the fly-by-light system, the aircraft can transmit data at insane rates across the entire aircraft, using nano-processing systems which are embedded throughout the entire aircraft, making the entire fuselage part of the sensor system. Given this use of fly-by-light as a matter of information transmission, the aircraft can concentrate its systems into a three-hundred-and-sixty degree coverage for providing synthetic aperture radar as well as frequency-hopping low-probability of intercept radar, along with passive and active electronic scanned array features. The aircraft is also equipped with built-in infrared detection modules, as well as LIDAR and high-resolution electro-optical visual aids for target identification.

Sensor processing is collected in an intuitive and timely manner and provided to an advanced helmet-mounted display system upgraded from a similar model employed with the F-35 series of aircraft. This gives the pilot an organized three-hundred-and-sixty degree situational awareness picture of the combat environment he or she has flown into, and the sensor system categorizes and develops a tactical situation that allows for the pilot to know which threats are most pressing to the aircraft's survival. Using secure data uplinks, the aircraft can transmit data to other aircraft or command and control assets to give operational commanders the same battlefield and situational awareness pictures that are being seen by the [i]Bunyip[/i].

With its advanced onboard sensor package, the [i]Bunyip[/i] is also capable of using systems to jam or counter other radar systems, with the use of DRFM, cyber attacks, frequency modulation, and active radar cancellation, many of these features found aboard the contemporary Thales SPECTRA system. These systems can also be coupled with its on board high-power microwave weapon system, which can be directed against other aircraft and missiles, potentially causing damage to non-hardened systems. The aircraft is also equipped with chaff and flares as standard final countermeasures for inbound missile threats.

[b]Weapon Systems[/b]

All weapons systems on the [i]Bunyip[/i] are internalized, the two internal weapons bays of the aircraft, between them, contain six standard hardpoints, which can be used to carry tandem short-range missiles or light ground attack munitions. There is also a further short-range air-to-air missile weapons bay above the length of each wingroot. The standard hardpoints in the internal weapons bays have universal weapons release mechanisms and controls, and the aircraft can be fitted to use different types of missiles, and control them, so long as they fit in the internal weapons bay, which can contribute greatly when working in cooperative military environments.

The [i]Bunyip[/i] is also outfitted with a Metal Storm MSAC30 30mm Autocannon, which is fitted for caseless ammunition. The advantages to this system allow for the aircraft to carry more ammunition, as caseless ammunition is lighter. Caseless ammunition also provides for higher cyclic rates and stability while increasing the probability of target hits at longer ranges. The aircraft, as mentioned before, integrates this autocannon into the system by also using the cooling system for the ammunition to also play a role in reducing the thermal and infrared signature of the aircraft overall.

The [i]Bunyip[/i] remains the only domestically-produced aircraft of the Commonwealth which employs a microwave emitter weapon, as well as a direct energy weapon, the former of which can be used to fry circuitry of other aircraft, as well as perform suppression attacks on inbound missile systems, serving both an offensive and defensive purpose.

[b]Weapons Overview[/b]

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[*] 1x MSAC30 30mm Autocannon (Caseless)
[*] 1x Tenix MEW-5C Microwave Emission Weapon System
[*] 1x Tenix DEW-1X Direct Energy Weapon System
[*] Two Main Internal Weapons Bays (3 Hardpoints Each)
[*] Two Secondary Wingroot Internal Weapons Bays (1 Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile Each)
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Edited June 23, 2012 by TheShammySocialist

[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Classified[/b]

"In an effort to catalog all current airframes in service with the Southern Cross Auxiliary Air Defense Force, the Southern Cross Defense Forces' Quartermaster General has completed a fortnight audit of the SCAADF and its' current airframes in service, and their current roles. This report will also detail aircraft that are in use in auxiliary/non-combat use with the Southern Cross Air Defense Force and Southern Cross Naval Defense Force."

[list]
[*] CSL-124 [i]Condor[/i] Heavy Strategic Airlift Aircraft (SCADF/SCAADF Strategic Lift Command; Half Operating with Dawkins International Logistics Oceania on Military Air Transport Reserve)
[*] C-17 [i]Globemaster[/i] Tactical Transport/Strategic Airlift Aircraft (SCADF/SCAADF Strategic Lift/Tactical Transport Command)
[*] C-400 [i]Grizzly[/i] Heavy Tactical Transport Aircraft (SCADF/SCAADF Tactical Transport Command/SCNDF Onshore Aviation Transport Division/SCCG Search and Rescue Command/Weather Alert Division)
[*] C-27J [i]Spartan[/i] Light Tactical Transport Aircraft (SCADF/SCAADF Tactical Transport Command/SCNDF Onshore Aviation Transport Division)
[*] RC-17 [i]Eagle Eye[/i] Strategic Reconnaissance Aircraft (SCADF Aerial Intelligence Division/SCNDF Onshore Aerial Intelligence Command)
[*] E-50 [i]Mainstay[/i] Airborne Warning and Control Aircraft (SCADF/SCAADF Aerial Intelligence Division/Airborne Warning Command/SCNDF Onshore Aerial Intelligence Command)
[*] KC-9 [i]Extender[/i] Heavy Airborne Refueling Aircraft (SCADF/SCAADF Airborne Ferry Command)
[*] KC-330 [i]Voyager[/i] Multirole Refueling Tanker Transport (SCADF/SCAADF Airborne Ferry Command/SCNDF Onshore Airborne Refueling Detachment)
[*] NP-8 [i]Poseidon[/i] Naval Patrol Aircraft (SCNDF/SCCG Maritime Patrol Command)
[/list]

Edited June 23, 2012 by TheShammySocialist

[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Classified[/b]

"As per standing orders by the Lady Protector, given the state of affairs between various nations and the potential for global conflict, the ALERT CONDITION (ALERTCON) for the entirety of the Southern Cross Defense Forces have been elevated to [b][color="yellow"]"CHARLIE" Level - Elevated Threat Level/Readiness[/color][/b]. All essential personnel are confined to military facilities pending possible homeland defense deployments, all non-essential personnel are to stay informed of the situation, and remain within twenty-four hours' travel time with their garrisons.

Given the [i]highly unlikely[/i] possibility of foreign deployment, the Southern Cross Defense Forces' Expeditionary Force Command (SCDFEFCOMM) is to remain non-mobilized and will continue to perform its usual duties at Joint Forces Base (JFB) Katherine."

[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Classified[/b]

"Tripper Aircraft has begun the full-time production and procurement of the B-1 [i]Clydesdale[/i] Stealth Strategic Bomber in earnest after completing final weapon-release testing over the Woomera Test Range. The [i]Clydesdale[/i] will assume the role of strategic bomber, as well as missile truck, and will be slowly integrated into existing strategic squadrons currently served by the B-1S [i]Lancer[/i], providing the SCADF with a stealthy and fast strategic attack capability that has so far been seen in the hands of the SCDF."

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[b]B-1 [i]Clydesdale[/i] Stealth Strategic Bomber[/b]

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[*] [b]Engines[/b] 2x Holden Motors BHR-6000 Turbofans with Ramjet Effect
[*] [b]Maximum Speed[/b] Mach 4.5
[*] [b]Supercruise[/b] Mach 2.3
[*] [b]Ferry Range[/b] 9,500 NMi (Increased by 1,500 NMi by Conformal Fuel Tanks) without in-flight refueling
[*] [b]Combat Range[/b] 3,000 NMi at Mach 2.3 (Increased by 500 NMi by Conformal Fuel Tanks)
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[b]Structure[/b]

Developed in cooperation with Wollongong Aerospace, the developers of the F-1 [i]Bunyip[/i] Stealth Fighter, the [i]Clydesdale[/i] is designed to be a full-spectrum stealth aircraft, with a construction highly dependent on composite materials, as well as an overall sleek design common with its the Wollongong-produced [i]Bunyip[/i]. The [i]Clydesdale[/i] utilizes its composite materials to give it high tolerances to heat friction as well as maximize radar absorbancy, which helps increase the speed, as well as reduce the aircraft's overall radar and thermal signature. Taking lessons learned from the [i]Bunyip[/i], the aircraft's engines are deeply embedded within the aircraft to increase the overall ability to sap heat as it is released through its afterburners, through the use of heat-absorbing tiling along its exhaust routes, decreasing its thermal signature at significant ranges.

Taking lessons from its smaller counterpart in another case as well, the [i]Clydesdale[/i] has an onboard internal cooling system that is close to its' engine apparatus, releasing cool air around the engine through vents on the exterior of the aircraft to mask the large, powerful Holden BHR-6000 Turbofans. The engines procured for the [i]Clydesdale[/i] themselves are mechanical wonders in their own right. Taking a leaf from the the old Pratt & Whitney J58-P4 used on board the SR-71 [i]Blackbird[/i], the BHR-6000 Turbofans can push the bomber using a turbofan-assisted ramjet engine, which can give the bomber a laudable speed along the ranges of Mach 4. The internal structural intracacies of the aircraft is built on a triangular honeycomb design, with internal fuselage and wing supports giving the aircraft the internal durability to endure such high speeds.

[b]Sensor Package[/b]

Much like the [i]Bunyip[/i], the use of fly-by-light controls allowed the elimination of a radar nose cone on the [i]Clydesdale[/i], instead installing sensory packages throughout the entire aircraft, allowing the entire structure of the aircraft to become part of the sensory system. Given the [i]Clydesdale[/i]'s ability to serve as a missile truck, it is completely equipped with a three-hundred-and-sixty degree coverage package for providing synthetic aperture radar as well as frequency-hopping low-probability of intercept radar, along with passive and active electronic scanned array features. The aircraft is also equipped with built-in infrared detection modules, as well as LIDAR and high-resolution electro-optical visual aids for target identification.

Sensor processing is collected in an intuitive and timely manner and provided to an advanced helmet-mounted display system upgraded from a similar model employed with the F-35 series of aircraft. This gives the pilot an organized three-hundred-and-sixty degree situational awareness picture of the combat environment he or she has flown into, and the sensor system categorizes and develops a tactical situation that allows for the pilot to know which threats are most pressing to the aircraft's survival. Using secure data uplinks, the aircraft can transmit data to other aircraft or command and control assets to give operational commanders the same battlefield and situational awareness pictures that are being seen by the [i]Clydesdale[/i].

With its advanced onboard sensor package, the [i]Clydesdale[/i] is also capable of using systems to jam or counter other radar systems, with the use of DRFM, cyber attacks, frequency modulation, and active radar cancellation, many of these features found aboard the contemporary Thales SPECTRA system. These systems can also be coupled with its on board high-power microwave weapon system, which can be directed against other aircraft and missiles, potentially causing damage to non-hardened systems. The aircraft is also equipped with chaff and flares as standard final countermeasures for inbound missile threats.

[b]Strike Package[/b]

The [i]Clydesdale[/i] is designed as a heavy-hitting, high-power aircraft, its three internal racks or attachable rotary launchers can deploy a total of ninety-five thousand pounds of ordinance, including free-fall bombs, precision-guided bombs or missiles, and cruise missiles. External conformal ordinance hardpoints can be attached about a quarter length out onto its' wings, giving an extra ability to carry ten thousand pounds of ordinance each. The aircraft, when configured for missile truck assignment, can carry a large number of long and mid-range on internal rotary launchers and on its conformal wing-mounted missile pods.

For defense against close interception forces, the bomber is also equipped with a total of six wing-root-mounted short-range air-to-air missile bays.

With a weapons delivery system designed by Fightin' Roo Software, the [i]Clydesdale[/i] is also optimized for a cooperative military environment, with the ability to intuitively use other munitions not currently in service with the SCDF, so long as they fit inside the aircraft. This allows for the use of the other militaries' weapon systems, even if it is not found standard with the SCDF.

[b]Weapons Overview[/b]

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[*] Three Internal Bays - 95,000lbs Capacity Total (Various bombs, missiles, air-to-air armament, cruise missiles on internal hardpoints, hard-point sling systems, or rotary launchers
[*] Two Optional Conformal Weapons Pods - 10,000lbs Capacity Total (Various Missiles or Air-to-Air Armament)
[*] Six Wingroot Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile Bays (1x Short Range AAM Each)
[*] 2x Tenix MEW-5C Microwave Emission Weapon System
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[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Classified[/b]

[quote][b]TO: Office of the Lady Protector, Her Esteemed Highness Valeria Sangral
CC: Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Office of the Foreign Minister (OFM)
FROM: Office of the Defense Minister (ODM) Arnold Sweeney

SUBJ: Military Reorganization[/b]

[i]Enclosures[/i]

Your Esteemed Highness,

As per your request at our last meeting together at the Defense Ministry, I have enclosed a reorganization plan that is currently ongoing within the Ground Defense Forces, we hope this report is to your liking. We will enclose further updates during the reorganization of the forces, and look forward to any critiquing you may have for the plans we have, we can assure you that the Ground Defense Forces are being reorganized along a line that will ensure their effectiveness during a regional or global commitment, in line with our latest global strategic response doctrine.

Hope you're having a lovely weekend! Feel free to call me if you need any clarification on the plan we have presented here.

[i]Arnold[/i][/quote]

[center][b]*** *** ***[/b][/center]

In line with the full restructuring of the Commonwealth's Ground Defense Forces, the current highest level of tactical command is to now be considered the Corps, which will be under the supervision of an assigned joint command staff created during the campaign to oversee the combined joint operations of the Southern Cross Defense Forces. A full infantry division is considered to be a motorized and semi-mechanized formation, having the capacity to transport all of its soldiers with allotted transport equipment. The standard infantry division is the base unit of the Ground Defense Forces, containing twelve-thousand combat effective soldiers, split amongst two brigades, which are further broken down into two regiments inside those brigades. A full regiment is numbered at three thousand fighting individuals, which are then split into seven-hundred and fifty-soldier battalions.

Airborne Infantry Divisions typically fall under the same organizational pattern, except are generally allotted lighter support weaponry for increased mobility. Cavalry (or "Air Cav") Divisions are patterned along a similar method, except a fourth battalion does not exist in air cavalry units, and is instead taken up by a helicopter gunship squadron of thirty-six mounts. Air Cavalry Divisions are allotted lighter weaponry, similar to the Airborne Divisions. Marine Divisions are typically considered to be heavy units, with additional support units attached to each Brigade, including heavier artillery weaponry, as well as an organic tank battalion consisting of thirty main battle tanks, as well as armored reconnaissance elements, Marine Brigades are also allotted Marine reconnaissance companies at a rate of one per brigade, for forward reconnaissance and other special duties.

Departing from the standard of infantry divisions is the Armored Division, designed as the ultimate heavy division in the arsenal of the Commonwealth, built to pierce the battle lines of enemy formations with heavy armor and mechanized units, and exploit the breakthrough with similar units. The Armored Divisions are designed with high mobility in mind, as well as serving as its own self-intrinsic army, with heavier support elements. Utilizing a two-brigade method, the standard armored division has two armored regiments for each armored brigade, as well as two armored cavalry regiments additionally. Each armored regiment is made up of four battalions; with forty-five tanks assigned to each, along with an additional armored cavalry company. Armored Cavalry Regiments have three battalions of heavily mechanized armored infantry, which have significant infantry fighting vehicle support, including medium modular Anders tanks, as well as an organic reinforced tank company of fifteen tanks of their own.

For support weaponry, brigades, depending on the formation, are assigned full artillery battalions of four batteries each, for a total of twenty-four artillery systems, regiments have further light artillery support, generally along the lines of 105mm artillery systems, organized into a battery of eight guns. This does not take into consideration organic mortar units that are supplied to troops all the way down to the platoon level. Typical armored brigades have at least a battery of MLRS systems at its disposal for breakthrough support, and Corps-level Headquarters units have a full battalion of such weaponry at its own disposal in its Corps Artillery Brigade.

Given the fact that protection from aerial attacks are of a high priority, FIM-92 Stinger Block IIs are regularly issued to all rifle platoons at a rate of two per platoon, and depending on combat situations, the platoon could be well-supplied with reloads. Further anti-aircraft support is granted by the ASLAV-AD Air-Defense Platform, built on a standard ASLAV Armored Personnel Carier, the system, with a modular frame, can mount up to eight short-range surface-to-air missiles in some configurations (four, if in use with a 25mm Automatic Cannon), or a twin 25mm turrets, the 25mm turrets are designed to engage inbound missile threats, and can be used to engage low flying aircraft to some degree, as well as effectively engage various types of helicopters. Other weaponry for anti-aircraft work include the Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile System or ACSAMS, which are available at battalion level to most units. Strategic theatre anti-air defense is left to the Anti-Aircraft Brigades, which include the MIM-200 Growler and MIM-202 Autocrat Surface to Air Missile Systems.

Further intrinsic support elements included in the units of the Ground Defense Forces include combat engineer assault sections attached to each company, as well as intrinsic helicopter support to make airborne divisions into partially air mobile forces. Medical evacuation services are available at the battalion level, and each division has its own field hospital for initial casualty treatment, and further evacuation. Given the relative variety of climates that the Commonwealth's Defense Forces may see active service in, at home and regionally, the modularity of the Commonwealth's Ground Forces is paramount to tactical, operational, and strategic success. From arid desert conditions to mountain highlands to steamy jungles, the Commonwealth's Ground Defense Forces are well trained and equipped to deal with significant conflicts in any range of terrain for extended periods of time.

[center][b][size="4"]Southern Cross Ground Defense Forces - Order of Battle[/size][/b][/center]

[b]Joint Special Operations Command[/b]

[list]
[*] Lady Protector's Regiment (Tier 2 SOF/Domestic HVI Defense)
[*] Lillian Guard Regiment (Tier 1 SOF/Domestic/Foreign HVI Defense/Direct Action/Foreign & Domestic Counterterrorism/Black Operations)
[*] 1st & 2nd Commando Brigades (Tier 2 SOF)
[*] Naval Commando Brigade (Tier 2 SOF)
[*] 458th, 467th, 491st, and 498th Joint Riverine Brigades (Tier 2 SOF)
[*] Z Unit - [i]Existence Officially Denied[/i] (Tier 1 SOF/Foreign & Domestic Counterterrorism/Direct Action/Black Operations/Irregular Warfare/HVI Defense)
[*] 1063rd Airborne Brigade (Tier 2 SOF)
[*] 172nd Ranger Regiment (Tier 2 SOF)
[*] 5051st SCADF Pararescue Battalion (Tier 1 SOF/Search and Rescue/Direct Action/Irregular Warfare)
[*] Commonwealth Studies and Observation Group - [i]Existence Officially Denied[/i] (Tier 1 SOF/Black Operations/Clandestine Operations/PsyOps/Irregular Warfare) - Nominally Controlled by the Southern Cross Security and Intelligence Service (SCSIS)
[*] 505th, 506th, 509th, and 510th Special Response Regiments (CBRN Response/Domestic Counterterrorism/Direct Action/Cleanup)
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[b]I Corps[/b]

[list]
[*] 7th Infantry "Lucky Seven" Division
[*] 10th Infantry Division
[*] 30th Cavalry Division
[*] 43rd Infantry Division (Reserve)
[*] 1st Artillery Brigade
[*] 101st Sustainment Brigade
[*] 201st Strategic Air Defense Brigade
[*] 301st Heavy Engineering Regiment
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[b]II Corps[/b]

[list]
[*] 1st Infantry "Vanguard" Division
[*] 4th Armored "Spearhead" Division
[*] 17th Armored "Ghost" Division
[*] 22nd Infantry "Deuces Wild" Division
[*] 2nd Artillery Brigade
[*] 102nd Sustainment Brigade
[*] 202nd Strategic Air Defense Brigade
[*] 302nd Heavy Engineering Regiment
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[b]III Corps[/b]

[list]
[*] 3rd Cavalry "Thundering Third" Division
[*] 18th Airborne "Flat Hatters" Division
[*] 73rd Airborne "Hell Jumpers" Division
[*] 3rd Artillery Brigade
[*] 103rd Sustainment Brigade
[*] 203rd Strategic Air Defense Brigade
[*] 303rd Heavy Engineering Regiment
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[b]IV Corps[/b]

[list]
[*] 8th Infantry "Walkabout" Division
[*] 9th Cavalry "Black Horse" Division
[*] 14th Armored "Clankers" Division
[*] 21st Armored "Iron Men" Division
[*] 36th Infantry "Outback Warriors" Division (Reserve)
[*] 4th Artillery Brigade
[*] 104th Sustainment Brigade
[*] 204th Strategic Air Defense Brigade
[*] 304th Heavy Engineering Regiment
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[b]V Corps[/b]

[list]
[*] 12th Infantry "Gold Coast" Division
[*] 16th Infantry "Queensland" Division
[*] 31st Infantry "Central Australian Rangers" Division (Light)
[*] 102nd Airborne "Angels" Division
[*] 34th Infantry Division (Reserve)
[*] 5th Artillery Brigade
[*] 105th Sustainment Brigade
[*] 205th Strategic Air Defense Brigade
[*] 305th Heavy Engineering Regiment
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[b]VI Corps[/b]

[list]
[*] 13th Infantry "Outback Rangers" Division
[*] 20th Infantry "Dingos" Division
[*] 92nd Infantry "Victoria Rangers" Division (Light)
[*] 37th Infantry Division (Reserve)
[*] 44th Cavalry "Southern Australian Light Horse" Division (Reserve)
[*] 6th Artillery Brigade
[*] 106th Sustainment Brigade
[*] 206th Strategic Air Defense Brigade
[*] 306th Heavy Engineering Regiment
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[b]VII Corps[/b]

[list]
[*] 2nd Armored "Western Australian Hussars" Division
[*] 23rd Infantry "South Australian Light Foot" Division
[*] 25th Armored "Victoria Lancers" Division
[*] 32nd Infantry Division
[*] 49th Cavalry "White Horse" Division (Reserve)
[*] 7th Artillery Brigade
[*] 12th Artillery Brigade
[*] 107th Sustainment Brigade
[*] 207th Strategic Air Defense Brigade
[*] 307th Heavy Engineering Regiment
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[b]VIII Corps[/b]

[list]
[*] 6th Armored "The Irish" Division
[*] 10th Cavalry "Australian Light Horse" Division
[*] 15th Armored "Queensland Dragoons" Division
[*] 24th Infantry "North Australian Rangers" Division
[*] 28th Infantry "Melbourne Volunteers" Division
[*] 8th Artillery Brigade
[*] 13th Artillery Brigade
[*] 108th Sustainment Brigade
[*] 208th Strategic Air Defense Brigade
[*] 308th Heavy Engineering Regiment
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[b]IX Corps[/b]

[list]
[*] 5th Infantry "Gold Coast Rifles" Division (Light)
[*] 11th Infantry "Australian Welsh Rangers" Division (Light)
[*] 19th Airborne "Eagles" Division
[*] 56th Airborne "Raptors" Division
[*] 72nd Infantry "Ayer's Rock Rangers" Division (Light)
[*] 9th Artillery Brigade
[*] 109th Sustainment Brigade
[*] 209th Strategic Air Defense Brigade
[*] 309th Heavy Engineering Regiment
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[b]X Corps[/b]

[list]
[*] 26th Armored "Mailed Fist" Division
[*] 27th Infantry "Swamp Runners" Division
[*] 29th Infantry "Bootleg" Divsion
[*] 41st Armored "Gauntlet" Division
[*] 10th Artillery Brigade
[*] 110th Sustainment Brigade
[*] 210th Strategic Air Defense Brigade
[*] 310th Heavy Engineering Regiment
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[b]XI Corps (Reserve)[/b]

[list]
[*] 33rd Armored "Central Australian Dragoons" Division (Reserve)
[*] 35th Armored "Southland Lancers" Division (Reserve)
[*] 42nd Armored "Hell on Wheels" Division (Reserve)
[*] 11th Artillery Brigade
[*] 111th Sustainment Brigade
[*] 211th Strategic Air Defense Brigade
[*] 311th Heavy Engineering Regiment
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[b]Southern Cross Defense Forces' Expeditionary Force Command[/b]

[list]
[*] Southern Cross Defense Forces' Expeditionary Force Command (SCDFEFCOMM) Headquarters Group
[*] 1st Marine "Swamp Rats" Division
[*] 2nd Marine "Fighting Second" Division
[*] 3rd Marine "Poseidon's Own" Division
[*] 4th Marine "Buccaneers" Division
[*] 5th Marine "Cutthroats" Division
[*] 6th Marine "Sealions" Division
[*] 7th Marine Division (Reserve)
[*] 59th Strategic Support Division
[*] 61st Strategic Support Division
[*] 78th Strategic Support Division
[*] 14th Artillery Brigade (Reserve)
[*] 15th Artillery Brigade (Reserve)
[*] 16th Artillery Brigade (Reserve)
[*] 17th Artillery Brigade (Reserve)
[/list]

Edited June 24, 2012 by TheShammySocialist

[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Classified[/b]

Taking into account the relevant security threats, and in the interests of continued efficiency in the defense of the nation, the conventional strategic ballistic missile arsenal of the Southern Cross has begun to be deployed at various locations throughout the entire nation, with most intercontinental, intermediate, and medium-range (anti-ship) ballistic missiles being clustered in mobile battalion-sized strike groups along the northern and western frontier, as well as the eastern seaboard. These are complimented by M720 tactical ballistic missiles clustered in mobile battalions located deeper inside the nation, for insurance against invasion forces. These conventionally-armed ballistic missiles will provide a diverse array of response abilities for the Southern Cross Defense Forces, including basic deterrence, invasion defense, naval strike, long-range strike, and other vital services.

The M720 will also provide basic deterrence measures against relevant regional threats, and will be adjusted accordingly, with three strike battalions currently being deployed to Tasmania, and a further four to Victoria State. These strategic missiles will be moved into well-camouflaged positions under the cover of darkness and satellite dazzling equipment deployed to combat any optical surveillance satellites by temporarily blinding it, and will remain on station until further notice.

Wollongong Aerospace, the primary contractor for ballistic missile procurement, will continue to stockpile and produce serial runs of various types of ballistic missiles for the time being, until arsenal levels are deemed satisfactory to the Defense Ministry.

Edited June 25, 2012 by TheShammySocialist

[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Classified[/b]

In the first time in its' new history, the Southern Cross Naval Defense Force has begun full-sized carrier task force maneuvers in the Coral Sea, following the completion of the two aircraft carriers, SCS [i]Freedom[/i] and SCS [i]Liberty[/i], the two supercarriers and their attendant task forces are on a one week anti-submarine warfare drill, before proceeding to the Great Australian Bight, transiting the Bass Strait with a port visit in Melbourne. Once in the Bight, the carrier task forces will continue their ongoing combat exercises with anti-missile and anti-aircraft defense.

[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Public[/b]

"The Southern Cross Naval Defense Force has released the results of its title convention for all existing and under-production vessels, the current Naval Title Convention is only releasing the names of combat vessels at this time. Officially, all named vessels of the regular fleet are to be affixed with the title of 'Southern Cross Ship', followed by its' title. The production and outfitting status of all vessels is currently classified at this time, but the Naval Defense Force can confirm that it is well capable of defending the shores of the country, and its' interests abroad."

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[*] [b][i]Freedom[/i]-class Aircraft Carrier[/b] - [i]Freedom, Liberty, Unity, Independence,[/i] and [i]Equality[/i]
[*] [b][i]Endurance[/i]-class Amphibious Assault Carrier[/b] - [i]Endurance, Perseverance, Persistence, Fortitude, Forbearance, Tolerance, Tenacity, Vitality,[/i] and [i]Resolution[/i]
[*] [b][i]Castle[/i]-class Arsenal Ship[/b] - [i]Castle, Citadel, Fort, Rampart, Bulwark, Holdout, Bastion,[/i] and [i]Parapet[/i]
[*] [b]Tribal-class Guided Missile Global Cruiser[/b] - [i]Wemba Wemba, Koori, Yalukit, Gunai, Wergaia, Yorta Yorta,[/i] and [i]Taungurong[/i]
[*] [b][i]Brisbane[/i]-class Heavy Guided Missile Destroyer[/b] - [i]Brisbane, Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth, Canberra, Tweed, Wollongong, Sunshine Coast, Geelong, Townsville, Cairns, Toowoomba, Launceston, Albury, Ballarat,[/i] and [i]Bendigo[/i]
[*] [b][i]Daring[/i]-class Reduced Visibility Multi-Mission Destroyer[/b] - [i]Daring, Dauntless, Confront, Denounce, Oppose, Gauntlet, Provoke, Brave, Defy,[/i] and [i]Resist[/i]
[*] [b][i]Superb[/i]-class Combat Support Destroyer[/b] - [i]Superb, Superlative, Superior, Splendid,[/i] and [i]Sublime[/i]
[*] [b][i]Guardian[/i]-class Guided Missile Frigate[/b] - [i]Guardian, Defender, Sentinel, Warden, Champion, Paladin, Protector, Escort, Shepherd, Custodian, Preserver, Trustee, Keeper, Ranger,[/i] and [i]Overseer[/i]
[*] [b][i]Deterrence[/i]-class Regional Support Frigate[/b] - [i]Deterrence, Deprivation, Constraint, Obstacle, Obstruction, Prohibition, Hindrance, Impediment, Barrier,[/i] and [i]Confinement[/i]
[*] [b]River-class ASW Frigate[/b] - [i]Murray, Murrumbidgee, Darling, Lachlan,[/i] and [i]Cooper[/i]
[*] [b]Raptor-class Heavy Frigate[/b] - [i]Eagle, Osprey, Hawk, Falcon,[/i] and [i]Harrier[/i]
[*] [b][i]Collins[/i]-class (II) Nuclear Multimission Attack Submarine[/b] - [i]Collins, Hamilton, Farncomb, Crace,[/i] and [i]Dalglish[/i]
[*] [b]State-class Diesel Ultraquiet Attack Submarine[/b] - [i]Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales,[/i] and [i]Northern Territories[/i]
[*] [b][i]Terror[/i]-class Nuclear Attack Submarine[/b] - [i]Terror, Alarm, Intimidation, Dread, Horror, Shock,[/i] and [i]Trepidation[/i]
[*] [b]Mountain-class Ballistic Missile Submarine[/b] - [i]Bimberi[/i] (SSBN), [i]McClintock[/i] (SSBN), [i]Kosciuszko[/i] (SSBN), [i]Zeil[/i] (SSGN), [i]Bartle Frere[/i] (SSGN), [i]Bogong[/i] (SSGN), and [i]Ossa[/i] (SSGN)
[*] [b][i]Cyclone[/i]-class Multipurpose Corvette[/b] - [i]Cyclone, Tornado, Hurricane, Gale, Chinook, Mistral, Monsoon, Squall, Tempest, Typhoon, Downburst, Thunderstorm, Microburst, Storm,[/i] and [i]Derecho[/i]
[*] [b]Maritime Fauna-class Littoral Combat Ship[/b] - [i]Orca, Tigershark, Stingray, Manta Ray, Barracuda, Pickerel, Seawolf, Walrus, Sea Lion, Great White, Rasptooth, Coral Snake, Barbel,[/i] and [i]Marlin[/i]
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Edited July 1, 2012 by TheShammySocialist

[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Classified[/b]

"As per standing orders by the Lady Protector, although ongoing regional conflicts are occurring, albeit at long distance, the Southern Cross Defense Forces has lowered its [b]Alert Condition[/b] to [b][color="blue"]"ECHO" Level - Normal Threat Level/Readiness[/color][/b]. All essential personnel are to hereby be allowed two week furloughs on a rotational basis and non-essential personnel are to continue normal duties and furlough rotations."

Edited July 2, 2012 by TheShammySocialist