Maritime Service

Part of the state series of articles.

The Maritime Service (the traditional Navy or Navy of the Public) is the traditional naval warfare component of the Armed Forces of Vekllei as part of the Ministry of Defence. It consists of surface ships and submarines that form the backbone of Vekllei’s strategic naval power. The Maritime Service comprises three operational fleets and an auxiliary service that functions similarly to a republican or federal militia.

As a seagoing country of island communities, the Maritime Service represents the historic and contemporary primary means of defence for Vekllei. All surface vessels and submarines operate under unified naval command, working closely with other services to provide integrated maritime defence across the Commonwealth’s vast oceanic territories.

The Maritime Service operates four distinct fleet commands, each specialised for different operational theatres and strategic requirements. The Commonwealth Fleet serves as the primary naval force, while the Arctic and Antarctic Fleets provide polar operational capability. The Home Fleet functions as both a ceremonial and operational auxiliary force distributed across Vekllei’s 78 republics.

Commonwealth Fleet

The Commonwealth Fleet (Sovereign/Federal Fleet) is the largest naval formation in Vekllei and is tasked with defence of the country’s central corridor, a triangular area with points in Oslola, Costa Verde and Summers. It represents the primary striking force of the Maritime Service.

• Capital Ships

  • 1 Supercarrier (flagship CVN Veletia)
    NS Kairi Kairi
  • 2 Fleet Carriers (Volcanic-class)
    NS Kairi Kairi
  • 2 Helicopter Carriers
    NS Kairi Kairi
  • 1 Battleship (Federal-class Commonwealth)
    NS Kairi Kairi
  • 3 Battlecruisers
    NS Kairi Kairi

• Cruiser Force

  • 2 Scout Cruisers
    NS Oslola Oslola
  • 2 Torpedo Cruisers
    NS Kairi Kairi
  • 6 Missile Cruisers (Nike-class)
    NS Kairi Kairi
  • 2 Aircraft Cruisers (Prosperity-class)
    NS Java Java

• Destroyer Force

  • 6 Minelayers/Minesweepers (Hera-class)
    NS Java Java
  • 20 Fleet Air Escort Destroyers (Baker and Swordfish-classes)
    NS Kairi Kairi
  • 2 Submarine Chaser Destroyers (Palm-class)
    NS Java Java

• Light Forces

  • 32 Corvettes (Suffrage-class)
    NS Kairi Kairi

• Submarine Force

  • 8 Attack Submarines (Capricorn-class)
    NS Kairi Kairi

Home Fleet (Auxiliary)

The Home Fleet (Auxiliary Fleet) is an auxiliary fleet stationed across the 78 island city-states that make up the country. Each Vekllei republic serves as home port to a particular frigate. While they serve a ceremonial role, they are active warships that perform littoral maritime security duties and can be federalised into other fleets as necessary.

• Republic Warships

  • 78 Aurora-Class Republic Warships
    Distributed across all republics
  • 5 Air Scout Frigates
    NS Oslola Oslola
  • 4 Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates
    NS Kairi Kairi
  • 3 Guided Missile Frigates
    NS Summers Summers

• Amphibious Warfare

  • 4 Assault Ships
    NS Antigua Antigua
  • 28 Landing Craft Vessels
    Various naval stations

• Support Vessels

  • 2 Submarine Rescue Ships
    NS Kairi Kairi
  • 1 Crane Ship
    NS Oslola Oslola
  • 2 Minelayers
    NS Oslola Oslola
  • 6 Minehunters
    NS Oslola Oslola
  • 3 Amenities Ship
    NS Verde Costa Verde
  • 2 Ammunition Ship
    NS Kairi Kairi
  • 2 Floating Dock
    NS Oslola Oslola
  • 1 Troopship (+ 4 Auxiliary)
    NS Antigua Antigua
  • 6 Naval Yachts
    NS Verde Costa Verde
  • 4 Accommodation Ships
    NS Kairi Kairi
  • 2 Dispatch Ships
    NS Oslola Oslola
  • 4 Nuclear Replenishment Ships
    NS Kairi Kairi
  • 2 Replenishment Oilers
    NS Kairi Kairi
  • 4 Gunboats
    NS Mira Mira

Arctic Fleet

The Arctic Fleet provides naval operations capability in the polar north, including the defence of Helvasia, Kala, and northern approaches to the Commonwealth. It operates specialised vessels capable of Arctic operations and maintains close cooperation with icebreaker forces.

• Capital Ships

  • 1 Fleet Carrier
    NS Oslola Oslola
  • 1 Battlecruiser
    NS Oslola Oslola

• Cruiser Force

  • 4 Nuclear Icebreaker Cruisers
    NS Sedna Kala
    NS Helvasia Helvasia
  • 2 Aircraft Cruisers (Prosperity-class)
    NS Oslola Oslola

• Destroyer Force

  • 4 Fleet Air Escort Destroyers (Baker-class)
    NS Oslola Oslola
  • 3 Missile Destroyers
    NS Oslola Oslola
  • 1 Arsenal Destroyer
    NS Oslola Oslola

• Light Forces & Submarines

  • 2 Patrol Boats
    NS Helvasia Helvasia
  • 3 Attack Submarines
    NS Oslola Oslola

Antarctic Fleet

The Antarctic Fleet provides naval operations capability in the polar south, including the defence of the Falklands, Sude, and southern ocean approaches. Like the Arctic Fleet, it operates specialised vessels for polar operations.

• Capital Ships

  • 1 Fleet Carrier
    NS Falklands Falklands
  • 1 Battlecruiser
    NS Falklands Falklands

• Cruiser Force

  • 2 Nuclear Icebreaker Cruisers
    NS Sude Sude
  • 2 Aircraft Cruisers (Prosperity-class)
    NS Santes Santes

• Destroyer Force

  • 8 Fleet Air Escort Destroyers (Baker and Swordfish-classes)
    NS Falklands Falklands
  • 2 Missile Destroyers
    NS Falklands Falklands
  • 2 Arsenal Destroyers
    NS Sude Sude

• Light Forces & Submarines

  • 2 Patrol Boats
    NS Falklands Falklands
  • 2 Attack Submarines
    NS Santes Santes

Missile Fleet

The Missile Fleet comprises Vekllei’s strategic nuclear deterrent and long-range strike capability. These vessels operate from secure bases and maintain the Commonwealth’s nuclear deterrence posture.

• Strategic Assets
  • 2 Arsenal Ships
    NS Oslola Oslola
  • 6 Ballistic Missile Submarines (Mantle-class)
    Classified locations

The Maritime Service operates from a network of naval stations that provide facilities to dock, refurbish and construct vessels. Major naval stations include NS Kairi (the largest), NS Oslola, NS Falklands, NS Antigua, and NS Verde. These stations often incorporate other military functions such as air bases, training centres, radar stations and research facilities.

Maritime vessels are primarily designed and manufactured domestically, with emphasis on nuclear propulsion for major combatants and advanced electronics for command and control. The service maintains high readiness levels across all fleets to respond to threats across Vekllei’s vast oceanic territories.