Seriphyn Inhonores
Gallente Eleutherian Guard
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Posted - 2011.06.17 16:32:00 -
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I figured that CCP would never release an infodump on the meticulous workings of the Caldari Navy, so I decided to take it upon myself to make a fanonical version. There are multiple things I considered when writing this. The first is that the Caldari Navy are a pure fighting force, that are efficient, streamlined and lean, with a lot of stock on being pragmatic. Unlike the Federation military, they are not there as a civil or diplomatic force that is intended for influence-projecting. I figured most of that falls under the responsibilities of the megacorporations themselves (even then, the Caldari are not an institutionally sentimental people, and I interpret that they keep their customs/traditions to their private lives). It is also meritocratic, and I figured with the Heth reforms, the idea of someone being able to start out straight as an officer is being weeded out as nepotic (you EARN your rank, not buy it because you have a good upbringing or education). CalNav is also top-heavy and smaller than the others, and I hope this has been reflected in this non-canonical infodump. With this, I have attempted to be as accurate as possible given what we know of the Caldari, and not try to enforce my own views of what the State is. I also picked a Russian ranking scheme because I seriously doubt all of the New Eden navies have the generic lt/ltcdr/cdr/capt rank scheme of the Commonwealth/US (though Gallentean influence could be argued). I may do one about the Federation Navy for the sake of contrast. For example, the FedNav would be seen as inefficient to the Caldari (such as having differing uniforms, which costs more and is a greater risk when you consider being taken prisoner), but the Gallenteans put a lot of stock into sentiments and appearance, so they don't see it that way. Caldari would be as uniform and lean as possible. In addition, we know that Caldari vessels are not very automated, so they may have a greater number of enlisted members, versus the automated Federation Navy which may be more officer-orientated (one Engineering Officer versus a bunch of Engineering Technicians, perhaps?). Anyway, hope you enjoy! ------------ Lum Gen Seriphyn Inhonores FDU Commanding Officer, Eleutherian Guard |