Kildarian Defence Forces

[Jonas]

While holding in mind that the Zygus Qamil should be defended by a united Kildarian military command, rather then be entrusted to the armies of the several Counties (to avoid that communication would fall apart or be non-existing), I would like to start reforms for our military.

I'm a proponent of giving our Counts the right to have their own standing army (partly because we have always enjoyed to have little civil wars, besides it's a part of our feudal traditions). So to avoid that the defence lines would be undefended, I propose the following: every Count will agree to lend soldiers to be in full service of the Kildarian Defence Forces.
That way we will have, in case of war, a small army that's ready to defend the borders and strategic points while the nobles can start mobilising (or negotiating about joining the war or staying neutral).


The Defence Forces will be lead directly by the Dant, that's currently Andreas the Wise.

[Jonas]

The KDF will replace the Kildarian Ducal Forces (which existed of militias) and will have full access to the Counties in case of war (so they can act swift and don't have to wait for permission of the local noble).

This is, of course, if the Dutch and Seanad agree with my plan.

[Jacobus Loki]

No reason not to.

We also need to take thought for the Eastern Islands.

[Jonas]

No reason not to.

We also need to take thought for the Eastern Islands.

What do you propose in case of the Eastern Islands? Should we construct bunkers, fortresses or just get some soldiers deployed there?

[Jacobus Loki]

Biotopia has a land frontier. I think some prudent fortifications make sense. The Atterock Navy is at Melangia, and the Lightning and the KMV will be there soon.
There are 2 MoMa stations in the Norfolks, but I don't know their defensive state.

The Kaiser needs to appoint a MoMa, but until the we do the best we can.

[Jonas]

Yes, but Biotopia has a (weak) defensive line. But country bordering it is 100% anti-Recwar, so we're safe on that front.

There are 2 MoMa stations in the Norfolks, but I don't know their defensive state.

We should investigate this. Perhaps we can ask full control (or at least access) to the bases.

Which reminds me that we need to build satellite stations at Melangia to have full sight over the sea and which fleets are approaching.

[Jacobus Loki]

The "Lightning" can provide some temporary capability. It also has N.E.T.T. receptor/projectors.

http://shireroth.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=235&t=11735

[Andreas the Wise]

Yeah, I'd be keen to see Melangia properly defended.

[Jacobus Loki]

An Enterprise class aircraft carrier, an Iowa-class battleship, the presence of the (titular) King of the Mala'anje and the Atterock Navy should help.

We could use some ground support.

And those ships can't stay there forever....

[Kaiser B'caw I]

The Kaiser needs to appoint a MoMa, but until the we do the best we can.

Indeed so... I'm still looking for candidates, if anyone wishes to volunteer...

[Jonas]

Yes, we can't let those ships stay there forever. A team of building constructors will be send to investigate how we can defend Melangia the best.

Indeed so... I'm still looking for candidates, if anyone wishes to volunteer...

Jake?

[Harvey Steffke]

I has vague memories of Scott demanding I became assistant MoMA in the case that Ardy resigned the post and went to Antica, but they're too vague to remember specifically anything about it.

[Jacobus Loki]

Go for it, Harvey!

[Jonas]

I has vague memories of Scott demanding I became assistant MoMA in the case that Ardy resigned the post and went to Antica, but they're too vague to remember specifically anything about it.

I will not stop you.