Nouvelle Alexandrian Cyber-Electromagnetic Activities Visualization System
The Nouvelle Alexandrian Cyber-Electromagnetic Activities Visualization System (NACAVS), also known as "CyberSpectrumMax", is a state-of-the-art electronic warfare visualization software developed by the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie in partnership with Sarbanes-Lopez CyberSecurity, Javelin Industries, and Neridia Defense Industries.
NACAVS is designed to provide troops with a comprehensive overview of real-time electronic-warfare scenarios, including jamming or spoofing, and the means to respond or navigate them. The application suite, typically displayed on a laptop, gathers information from sensors and presents it in an interactive map format for easy comprehension. The goal for the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie is for NACAVS to connect to other electronic-warfare platforms and systems, allowing for remote attacks or support.
After one year of covert pre-development and research, the Department of Defense announced the program in 1716 AN. The development process encountered minor delays during field testing in late 1717 AN - early 1718 AN, but excellent performance during the final testing and evaluation phase allowed the team to make minor adjustments, thereby accelerating the timeline. As a result, full deployment of the NACAVS system was achieved by the IX.1720 AN, ahead of the revised schedule and under the budget. Since its deployment, NACAVS has been employed in several ongoing military operations against the Confederacy of the Dispossessed, further proving its robust capabilities and critical role in modern warfare.
Design and features
NACAVS is designed to enhance the ability of the maneuver commander’s cyber-electromagnetic activities (CEMA) element to plan, coordinate, and synchronize electronic warfare (EW), spectrum management (SM), and cyber operations (CO). The software is delivered through six capability drops (CD) that are aimed at improving the situational awareness, decision-making, and operational effectiveness of military forces in the field.
The NACAVS system is integrated with several key command and control systems, which allows for real-time data collection and analysis, as well as the coordination of defensive electronic attack and cyber situational awareness operations. This interconnection enables military forces to effectively operate in a complex and rapidly changing electronic battlefield.
One of the key features of NACAVS is its advanced data visualization and mapping capabilities, which allow military planners and decision-makers to quickly and easily understand the electronic battlefield. The software provides real-time situation awareness by incorporating data from multiple sources, including electronic support measures, cyber operations, and electronic attack. This information can be displayed on a user-friendly interface that allows users to visualize and understand the electronic environment in real-time.
Another critical aspect of NACAVS is its ability to automate many of the complex and time-consuming processes involved in electronic warfare, including the coordination of multiple EW assets, the synchronization of operations, and the management of electronic attack operations. This reduces the workload on military personnel and enables them to focus on more critical tasks, such as the planning and execution of operations.
Testing and development
NACAVS will undergo an extensive testing process to ensure its functionality and reliability before it is officially deployed for use. The development of NACAVS is a collaborative effort between the National Research and Development Corporation, Sarbanes-Lopez CyberSecurity, Javelin Industries, and Neridia Defense Industries, involving a significant investment of time, resources, and expertise.
The testing process of NACAVS is divided into several stages, each designed to evaluate different aspects of the system. The first stage of the testing process involves laboratory testing, where the system is put through a series of rigorous functional and performance tests to validate its capabilities and performance under controlled conditions. This stage also includes security testing, to ensure the system is secure and immune to hacking, electromagnetic pulses, and other cyber threats.
The second stage of the testing process is field testing, where the system is deployed in realistic scenarios to evaluate its performance under real-world conditions. The field testing stage is particularly important as it provides the opportunity to assess the system's usability and efficiency in real-world situations. The field tests also allow the development team to collect feedback from users and make any necessary modifications to the system.
The final stage of the testing process is the operational testing stage, where the system is integrated into the military's operational environment and put through a series of operational exercises. This stage is designed to evaluate the system's ability to function as part of a larger system, and to assess its overall operational effectiveness.
Timeline
The announced timeline of the project is as follows:
- 1715 AN: Pre-development and research for NACAVS begin. Teams from Javelin Industries, Neridia Defense Industries, and the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie work together to assess the current state of the market and determine the requirements for a comprehensive cyber-electromagnetic activities visualization system.
- 1716 AN: Announcement of NACAVS program. Nouvelle Alexandrie officially announces its partnership with Javelin Industries and Neridia Defense Industries to develop a cutting-edge electronic-warfare visualization software.
- Late 1716 AN - Early 1717 AN: Development of NACAVS begins. Teams of engineers, software developers, and military experts work tirelessly to design and build the system, ensuring that it meets the strict requirements and standards set by the Nouvelle Alexandrie's Department of Defense.
- Mid-1717 AN: Initial testing of NACAVS occurs. The testing proves to be a roaring success, confirming the design choices made by the team. The first phase of testing involves integrating the system into the existing command post computing environment, followed by testing its multi-function electronic warfare and defensive electronic attack capabilities in a controlled laboratory environment.
- Late 1717 AN - Early 1718 AN: Field testing of NACAVS. Although the system underperforms in real-world scenarios, causing a minor delay into early 1718 AN, it provides valuable insights into necessary improvements and additional development work is undertaken to improve system performance.
- Mid-1718 AN: The final testing and evaluation of NACAVS occur, ahead of the revised schedule due to the system's excellent performance. This phase includes an in-depth analysis of the results, leading to only minor adjustments to the system, further accelerating the timeline.
- Late 1718 AN to Mid 1719 AN: Ahead of the adjusted schedule and under the budget, the Nouvelle Alexandrian Cyber-Electromagnetic Activities Visualization System officially begins a phased deployment in the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie. Full deployment achieved after initial budgetary and technical adjustments around IX.1720 AN.
Despite initial concerns over the project's ambitious timeline, the NACAVS development program has managed to meet most of its milestones, overcoming minor setbacks during field testing and demonstrating the system's strong capabilities and readiness for deployment.
Full Deployment
The journey of NACAVS from conceptualization to full deployment represents a milestone in New Alexandrian military innovation. Achieving full deployment by the IX.1720 AN marked the successful culmination of a comprehensive development and testing process that ensured the system was fully functional, secure, and compatible with existing military systems and operations. This deployment was a phased process, beginning in late 1718 AN and continuing until the IX.1720 AN. The phased approach allowed for a smooth integration of NACAVS into the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie, enabling the military to adopt and adapt to the new system in stages, thereby minimizing operational disruption.
During the deployment phase, technical teams from Sarbanes-Lopez CyberSecurity, Javelin Industries, and Neridia Defense Industries worked closely with the military to install, calibrate, and train personnel in the use of NACAVS. Simultaneously, a series of field deployments allowed the project team to fine-tune the system under actual operational conditions, ensuring optimal performance.
One snag that the deployment process is experiencing was the connection of NACAVS to other electronic warfare platforms and systems, including the Panopticon Nexus system of the Benacian Union. NACAVS can connect to the Panopticon Nexus system, but significant limitations were encountered. Data can be shared between the systems, but real-time interaction is extremely challenging. Added to this, a number of other issues have come up during the integration process that are more complex than initially anticipated. This has resulted in the extension of the timeline of integration to the Panopticon Nexus system.
Despite initial concerns about the project's ambitious timeline and budget, the full deployment of NACAVS was achieved ahead of the revised schedule and under budget. The software has been employed successfully in several ongoing military operations against the Confederacy of the Dispossessed since its full deployment, proving its robustness, versatility, and critical role in the modern electronic battlefield. The successful full deployment of NACAVS has bolstered New Alexandrian military capabilities and stands as a testament to the power of successful partnerships between military and industry in advancing military technology.
