Irish Defence Forces

The Irish Defence Forces (Irish: Óglaigh na hÉireann) was the national military of the human nation of Ireland, founded in 1924. Throughout its history, the Defence Forces played a major role in various United Nations peacekeeping operations. Most notably, the Defence Forces were a major component in the United Nations Colonial Peacekeeping Force and participated in the Interplanetary Wars. After the founding of the United Earth Government, the Irish Defence Forces were absorbed into the United Nations Space Command. It had four main branches: the Army, Naval Service, Air Corps, and Army Ranger Wing.

Army Ranger Wing
The Army Ranger Wing (ARW) (Irish: Sciathán Fiannóglaigh an Airm) was the special operations branch of the Irish Defence Forces. Delegated to a primarily counterterrorism role, the ARW participated in several domestic and foreign peacekeeping missions throughout the 21st century. When the United Nations Colonial Peacekeeping Force was formed in 2144, the ARW made up a fair section of its counterterrorist and general special operations force alongside the Swedish SOG, Australian SASR, and British SAS. ARW operatives later participated in the Interplanetary Wars, playing a significant role in UN special operations. After the conflict, the ARW was absorbed into the United Nations Space Command, helping to form the newly founded.

Notable members

 * Riley Doyle