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The Valhallan Defence Forces (Skandien: Forsvarns) was the national military agency of the Federal Republic of Valhalla, established in 2534. Famed for its intense training and bravery of its soldiers, the Valhallan Defence Forces have helped Valhalla become a force to be reckoned with on the Colonial Frontier, capable of standing up to both its neighbors and outside threats. It has notably been the primary participant in the Frontier War.
History
- Main article: Federal Republic of Valhalla#History
Roles
The Defence Forces as a whole served a variety of roles in the interest of Valhalla.
Defence
As stated in its title, the overall primary purpose of the Defence Forces was the defence and protection of the Federal Republic of Valhalla and its territorial holdings. This included waging offensive campaigns and assaults if the government decided another nation or force was a direct threat to the security of Valhalla and/or its people, and deemed it necessary for the military to strike.
Foreign Aid
When needed, the VDF was ready and willing to dispatch forces to Valhalla's allies in need. Whether it be providing engineers to rebuild housing, or peacekeepers to stop a civil war, the Valhallan Defence Forces were prepared to do so. These operations were mostly handled by the VEF.
Other
The Defence Forces also took on several pirate groups in order to defend its trade lanes and connection with the rest of human space.
Branches
The Defence Forces were made up of four primary branches: the Federal Guard, the Expeditionary Force, the Jaeger Regiment, and the Naval Service.
Federal Guard
The largest branch of the Defence Forces, the primary task of the Federal Guard was the defence of Valhalla and its territorial holdings and claims from outside threats. It also acted as a police force when needed and was capable of supporting the Expeditionary Force in offensive campaigns.
Members of the Valhallan Expeditionary Force equipped with Colt Blasters during a training exercise.
Expeditionary Force
The expeditionary unit of the Defence Forces, the role of the Valhallan Expeditionary Force (VEF) was to wage offensive campaigns against Valhalla's enemies, as well as provide foreign aid when necessary. In the volatile regions of the Colonial Frontier, it was not uncommon for the VEF to be tasked with peacekeeping operations on foreign worlds.
Jaeger Regiment
- Main article: Jaeger Regiment
Any and all special operations units fell under the jurisdiction of Jaeger Regiment. These included counter-terrorist units, reconnaissance units, espionage operations, elite fighter squadrons, and everything in between. The Jaeger Regiment was one of the most feared units on the Colonial Frontier.
While not weak, the Naval Service was by far the smallest branch of the Defence Forces, with less than a hundred combat capable vessels. It handled the majority of operations on sea and in space, and was a vital part of most all other branches' activities. From defending Valhallan worlds to carrying expeditionary forces to their destination, the Naval Service did a lot of the heavy lifting in the Defence Forces.
Mercenary Groups
The VDF often hired mercenary groups to supplement their forces. They tended to avoid hiring large corporations, preferring to hire smaller mercenary groups, viewing them as being more flexible and somewhat more reliable than larger PMCs. There were a few mercenary groups on the Frontier that had become so trustworthy to the VDF that they took jobs almost exclusively from them, often aligning themselves with Valhalla's ideals.
List of Hired Groups
- Kuiper's Kommandos
- Barnstormers
- Thompson's Gunners
Equipment
Weapons
| Name | Type | Photo | Notes |
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| M34 | Assault Rifle | Standard issue rifle | |
| MA37 | Assault rifle | Exclusive to VEF and Jaeger Regiment | |
| HMG-38 | Machine gun | Standard machine gun | |
| M4D | Pistol | Standard issue sidearm | |
| PK M2019 pistol | Sidearm | Issued to officers almost exclusively |
Vehicles
| Name | Type | Photo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| M274 Mongoose | All-terrain vehicle | Common | |
| TurboGen Spade | Truck | Used for transport, also commonly modified for troop transportation and combat | |
| M12 Force Application Vehicle | Light reconnaissance vehicle | Decently common | |
| Goblin | Battlesuit | Very rare | |
| M808 Scorpion | Main Battle Tank | Uncommon | |
| UH-144 Falcon | VTOL aircraft | Most common aircraft in use by the VDF | |
| D77H-TCI Pelican | Dropship | Fairly uncommon, mostly used by Naval Service and VEF |
Vessels
| Name | Type | Amount | Photo | Ships |
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| Modified Phoenix-class | Carrier | 1 |   |
VDF Stormakstiden (flagship) |
| Modified Halcyon-class | Light cruiser | 2 |   |
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| Dilligence-class | Destroyer | 9 |
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| Halberd-class | Destroyer | 2 |   |
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| Hillsborough-class | Destroyer | 3 |
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| Charon-class | Frigate | 3 |
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| Mariner-class | Refitted transport ship | 4 |
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| Hyades-class | Diplomatic shuttle | 4 |
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Personnel
To qualify to be in the Defence Forces, there were three main requirements.
- To be of at least 18 years of age.
- To be a Valhallan citizen, have lived in Valhallan territory for at least one year, or have previous military experience.
- To pass a background check and be able to provide an up to date physical and mental health check.
Valhallan citizens, regardless of gender, were also required to perform at least 6 months of military service (or 10 months of civil service) sometime between the ages of 18 and 36. If military or civil service was not completed by an individual's 36th birthday, they received a tax increase. As such, the majority of Valhallans chose to perform their service.
Most conscripts carried out their duties in the Federal Guard, mostly avoiding combat as the Federal Guard was only allowed to be deployed in situations deemed by the government to be vital to national defence. Individuals that intended to make the military their career would usually sign on to increase the length of their service. Others may have simply transferred to the VEF or try for the Jaeger Regiment if that was their intention. Aspiring officers would simply apply for the Officer Candidate School in Kallastaden.
The lax citizenship requirements also appealed to foreigners with no love for the UEG and UNSC. Around 2.3% of the Defence Forces' active personnel were foreigners, most commonly from planets with similar independent spirits, such as Gao and Sedra. Foreigners and their families could be granted Valhallan citizenship after serving at least 6 months of clean service in the Defence Forces, another factor that attracted many. A decent portion of these foreign soldiers served in the Enlisted Foreigner Regiment, though not all.
Non-humans, while not officially allowed to enlist in the VDF, were very commonly recruited as mercenaries, or referred to officially as "freelancers". This egalitarian practice has drawn the ire of many insurrectionist and human supremacist groups.
Notable Engagements
Notable Members
- Captain Roland "Nyk" Nykvist
- First Sergeant Declan Foster