Packilvanian Armed Forces
The Packilvanian Armed Forces (Packilvanian: LeHagan LeKharish aluBakhilfaniya, PAF or LeHAKHABA) is the military of Packilvania. It was founded first as the military of the Demirite dynasty through the absorption of the militaries of the Central Yasterian Kingdoms into the Legion of the Kingdom of Fidakar by Saidun the Conqueror. It was taken over by the Packilvanian Communist Party in 1917 and merged with the Packilvanian Liberation Army (the paramilitary wing of the PCP). The Carriers of Mercy, a charity organization for the rescue and repatriation of humans being persecuted by the Communist regime, had a military component known as the Warriors of Mercy which was merged into the Packilvanian Armed Forces in the 1980s upon the defeat of the Communists by Amhoud I.
| Packilvanian Armed Forces LeHagan leKharish aluBakhilfaniya (Packilvanian) | |
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 Coat of arms of the Packilvanian Armed Forces | |
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| Headquarters | Bingol, Packilvania |
| Leadership | |
| Sultan | Namdun III |
| Minister of Defence | Prince Kiran a-Idesh Bedon |
| Manpower | |
| Military age | 18 |
| Available for military service | 340,750,000, age 15–49 |
| Reaching military age annually | 95,670,000 |
| Active personnel | 2,482,750 |
| Reserve personnel | 14,890,250 |
| Expenditures | |
| Budget | 210,895,000,000 |
| Percent of GDP | 2.1% |
| Industry | |
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| Related articles | |
| History | Packilvanian War Of Unification Great War |
It is one of the largest militaries in the world by budget, nuclear weapons, manpower, vehicles, vessels and air craft. Coupled with its chemical and biological weapons programs, it is one of the most powerful militaries in the world. Having fought in war continuously for the better part of the 20th century, it is one of the most battle hardened and formidable militaries in the world.
History
The Packilvanian Armed Forces was conceived from centuries of military tradition in central Yasteria. When Iktan the Devout attacked Bingol, deposed King Obed III and united Packilvania in 675 CE, he did so with the military of the Kingdom of Bakil. The military of Bingol was not a formal organisation but consisted of the armies of local rulers under Iktan's sovereignty. Thus, many of the members of that body were actually tenants on the lands of nobles. As the needs of the Kingdom to defend its borders and ensure obedience to its laws spread, the system used by the Kingdom of Bakil was used throughout the nation. Local rulers maintained the power to raise militias on behalf of the High King to fight his wars, protect the borders and enforce the law.
The invasion of the Corsairs of Codex in 1115 CE which deposed the Kingdom of Bakil, led to the introduction of horses in Packilvania and their use in combat. Traditionally, the Packilvanians relied on camels because they could travel long distances and fight conflicts far from their home base. This was especially relevant because most of the country comprised deserts. But the introduction of horses allowed for reconnaissance and quick battles in much more temperate and wet climates in the south where food was available to feed horses.
Catapults were used in the past as the first artillery as they flung a large object toward enemies and were useful in breaking a siege of a walled city. The invention of gunpowder heralded the beginning of the use of explosives in combat. This first began in the form of small explosives used to ambush an enemy. Due to the weakness and primitiveness of the devices, they were mostly used to stun opponents and confused their animals. However, as the processes for making and using gunpowder became more refined, bombs were used as explosive devices. After some centuries, cannons were developed which used gunpowder to project a heavy metal orb at enemies. This device was refined and a smaller, handheld weapon for infantry was created: the first mullets. Originally intended to confuse and disorient the enemy, mullets evolved into rifles and pistols to be used in long and short range combat respectively. Furthermore, the cannon developed into more diverse forms of artillery like mortars.
Warning and communication systems developed slowly. They first began with signal towers places at a high elevation which were used to send signals. They were instrumental in providing warnings to major cities of invasions long before they arrived within hours and were used well into the 16th century. With time the invention of paper made it possible to keep records and communicate messages across distances enabling closer links and more consistent orders across the military. However, the transmission of information was limited by the speed of horseback. The invention of the telegram in the 1800s enabled communications to be more efficient. This allowed messages to be transmitted from military installations and fortifications quickly and efficiently.
The invention of the steam engine, specifically railways liberated the military from the constraints of horseback and camelback. Men and materiel could be moved across greater distances. Trains have remained instrumental in moving men and materiel quickly across the harsh deserts. The invention of the internal combustion engine was exploited for military purposes through the use of self-propelled land vehicles such as trucks to transport troops and weapons. These vehicles were slow but when mounted with guns, proved effective at strengthening infantry forces. This technology was perfected such that self-propelled artillery was created. But is was not until the Great War that tanks first entered the battlefield and enacted incredible destruction on enemy forces.
After the Great War, the Imperial Packilvanian Armed Forces was taken over by the Packilvanian Communist Party and integrated into the Packilvanian Liberation Army. The PLA was a significant force in politics and the economy during the reign of the Communist Party and its role included spearheading research and development. It was from the work of the PLA that nuclear weapons, satellites and the internet arose in Packilvania in the 20th century such that today Packilvania has the highest number of nuclear warheads in the world. The PLA was defeated by the Warriors of Mercy, the military wing of the Carriers of Mercy and by extension the Bedonite dynasty. When the PCP was defeated the Bedonites merged the Warriors of Mercy and the PLA to form the Packilvanian Armed Forces, hearkening back to the Imperial Packilvanian Armed Forces of the Demirites.
Structure
The Sultan of Packilvania currently Namdun III is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. All members of the force swear their allegiance to the Sultan. He has the power to declare war and make peace and to raise armies and assume supreme command of all military forces. The Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers develop and advise the Sultan on military policy. The Minister of Defence, currently Prince Kiran a-Idesh Bedon is in charge of the Department of Defence which handles the daily administration of the armed forces. General Prince Nukan a-Ludan Bedon is the Chief of Defence Staff, the highest ranking military official. The Office of Defence Staff oversees all the military matters of the armed forces. The military is divided into 3 arms: the Packilvanian Air Force, Packilvanian Army and the Packilvanian Navy led by Generals Prince Thawak a-Eren Bedon, Prince Fakil a-Mawad Bedon and Prince Sahel a-Jubal Bedon respectively.
Equipment
Small arms
| Model | Calibre | Type | Branch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pistol | |||
| Submachine gun | |||
| Assault rifle | |||
| Carbine | |||
| Battle rifle | |||
| Pump action shot gun | |||
| Modular accessory shotgun | |||
| Semi automatic shot gun | |||
| Light machine gun | |||
| General purpose machine gun | |||
| Heavy machine gun | |||
| Marksman rifle | |||
| Grenade launcher | |||
| Anti-tank weapon | |||
| Rocket launcher | |||
| Recoilless rifle |
Artillery and vehicles
| Model | Type | Quantity | Unit weight (tonnes) | Unit cost (in KRB) | Calibre (mm) | Armour (mm) | Branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | |||||||
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | |||||||
| Armored Personnel Carrier | |||||||
| Self-propelledHowitzer | |||||||
| Towed howitzer | |||||||
| Rocket artillery | |||||||
| Self-propelled air defence turret | |||||||
| Mortar |
Vessels
| Class | Quantity | Unit displacement (tonnes) | Unit cost (millions of KRB) | Branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Amhoud I Air Craft Carrier | 5 | 95,000 | 6,230 | Navy |
| Sultan Amhoud II Air Craft Carrier | 4 | 38,000 | 2,347 | Navy |
| High King Iktan the Devout Cruiser | 7 | 15,600 | 1,121 | |
| Sultan Namdun III Amphibious Assault Vessel | 4 | 42,000 | 3,565 | Navy |
| Crown Prince Thumim Destroyer | 15 | 6,700 | 790 | Navy |
| Prince Abuyin Corvette | 21 | 4,780 | 574 | Navy |
| Sultana Gamesh Minesweeper | 9 | 750 | 125 | Navy |
| Sultana Anshalia Nuclear Ballistic Submarine | 13 | 15,700 | 2,100 | Navy |
| Prince Gurion of Makobar Diesel Powered Submarine | 18 | 8,943 | 1,567 | Navy |
| Princess Abdina of Makobar Tank Landing Vessel | 19 | 356 | 450 | Navy |
| Princess Yadika Replenishment Vessel | 5 | 4,305 | 1,120 | Navy |
| Sultana Mebri Medical Support Vessel | 3 | 1,453 | 710 |
Ballistic missiles
| Model | Range (km) | Quantity | Payload | Branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | Nuclear warhead | |||
| 10,000 | Chemical warhead | |||
| 7,000 | Nuclear warhead | |||
| 7,000 | Chemical weapon | |||
| 5,000 | Incendiary device, non-nuclear explosive | |||
| 5,000 | Biological warhead | |||
| 3,000 | Incendiary device, non-nuclear explosive | |||
| 3,000 | Biological warhead |
Air craft
Combatant commands
Geographic
The Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs) are responsible for coordinating the action of the three branches of the armed forces within 6 geographic regions:
- Novaris GCC under General Prince Wudul a-Mawad Bedon
- Arcturian GCC under General Prince Yawed a-Fidal Bedon. It is based in Iphelstad, Iphelklori
- Yasteria GCC under General Prince Ionine a-Hestal Bedon. It is based in Kala City, Kalatya
- Borea GCC under General Prince Umid a-Sawal Bedon. It is based in Newport, Nystatiszna
- Packilvanian Ocean GCC under Admiral Prince Vidan a-Eren Bedon. It is based in Bingol, Packilvania
- Pacific Ocean GCC under Admiral Prince Kistal a-Yoqarak Bedon
Functional
The functional commands are responsible for operations that span the three branches but which fall outside of their strictly delineated combat roles as follows:
- Cyber Command is responsible for cybersecurity, cyberwarfare and cyber espionage.
- Special Operations Command is responsible for military special operations
- Strategic Command is in charge of ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons
- Trasportation Command is responsible for military mobility and transport
Budget
The Packilvanian Armed Forces has a budget of 210 billion KRB which is approximately 2% of GDP, among the lowest of the major world powers yet it has the fourth highest budget in the world. Unlike most national militaries, the PAF undertakes private entrepreneurial activities which gives it independent sources of income from the government. This is estimated at 30 to 50 billion KRB. The PAF spends about 24% of its budget on research and development projects, while 27% is spent on capital. The remaining 48% is spent on maintenance, human resources and operation expenses. The PAF Budget Office manages finances and lies within the Office of the General Staff. Packilvania also spends 200 billion KRB on Defence related activities such as the Border Security, the Coast Guard and the Military Police.
Personnel
The PAF has 2,482,750 active volunteer professional soldiers and 14,890,250 reserve forces. Conscription does exist but is applied so selectively that only racial minorities are actually compelled to serve. Furthermore, the most senior personnel are Princes of the House of Bedon followed by members of aristocratic families that have strong relationships with the Bedon family. Despite the apparent nepotism of this system, the Princes and their aristocratic colleagues often enter a special military education system for nobility and royalty at a young age. This is designed to cement the power of the House of Bedon as well as the monarchy. Most racial minorities stay is lower ranks and face hurdles when seeking promotion. This drives away a lot of talent from smaller nations. Due solely to the massive scale of the PAF, the country has avoided losing its military prestige but as modern combat becomes more complicated and sophisticated the PAF will fall behind its competitors.
Ranks
| Paygrade | O0 | O1 | O2 | O3 | O4 | O5 | O6 | O7 | O8 | O9 | O10 | O11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Army | Private (Muwad) | Sergeant
(Sahed) |
Lieutenant
(Tashraq) |
Captain
(Dawaheen) |
Major
(Jubran) |
Lieutenant Colonel (Tashraq Ihan) | Colonel
(Ihan) |
Brigadier General (Hubaleed Qamid) | Major General
(Jubran Qamid) |
Lieutenant General (Tashraq Qamid) | General
(Qamid) |
Field Marshal (Duwal Mavadun) |
| Navy | Midshipmen
(Hebelad) |
Ensign (Tuwak) | Lieutenant Junior (Tashraqili) | Lieutenant (Tashraq) | Lieutenant Commander (Tashraq Qamidili) | Commander (Qamidili) | Captain (Dawaheen) | Rear Admiral Lower (Behal Wahadun Etil) | Rear Admiral
(Behal Wahadun) |
Vice Admiral (Kataya Wahadun) | Admiral (Wahadun) | Admiral of the Fleet (buWahadun aluArmada) |
| Air Force | Private | Sergeanr | Lieutenant | Captain | Major | Lieutenant Colonel | Colonel | Brigadier General | Major General | Lieutenant General | General | Air Commodore (Yiqa Qamadun) |