Moorland Armed Forces
| Moorland Armed Forces | |
 Crest | |
| Country | Kingdom of Moorland |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1718 |
| Branches |
Moorlander Army Moorlander Royal Air Force |
| Headquarters | Newcastle-Upon-Eastmoor |
| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-Chief | King Alpin MacMartin |
| Witan Member Defence Chief | Colonel (Ret.) Alfwaerd Killoch |
| Chief of NEAF HQ | N/A |
| Manpower | |
| Military age | 16 |
| Active personnel | 58,500 |
| Reserve personnel | 280,000 |
| Expenditures | |
| Domestic suppliers | |
| Foreign suppliers | |
The Moorland Armed Forces are the Army, Navy, and the Air Force of the Kingdom of Moorland. The Forces are supervised by the Moorland Ministry of Defense. The Commander-in-Chief is the reigning Monarch of the Kingdom. Operational command falls under the Chief of the Moorland Armed Forces Headquarters Staff.
Since 1719 AN, the Moorland Armed Forces have contributed to the Banner Group East of Keltia Command.
Following the "Total Strategy" reforms of the late 1730s and the experience of the Rail Wars, the MAF moved away from a small volunteer force to a comprehensive national service model. This structure combines a highly professional permanent cadre with a massive, mobilised citizen reserve, mirroring the industrial and demographic capacity of the Kingdom.
Army
The Army is organised into a dual-tier system: the Conventional Forces (heavy mechanised strike units) and Territorial Forces (regional protection).
Conventional Strike Formations (Professional)
These units serve as the "tip of the spear" and are permanently stationed along the western frontier or at high-readiness bases.
- Nevermoor Knights (Mechanised Division): The MAF's primary armored fist. Equipped with the indigenous LandFara-8 Armoured Fighting Vehicle. They specialised in conventional manoeuvre warfare.
- Westmoor Light Infantry (Motorised Division): Specialised in counter-insurgency (COIN) and bush warfare. They were the primary unit used to clear Fuath holdouts during the Rail Wars.
- Royal Commandos (Special Forces): An elite amphibious and reconnaissance unit, capable of combined arms operations integrated into maritime task forces as well as deep patrols into the Green.
Territorial & Support Formations
- Newcastle Garrison & Southmoor Garrison: Regional Commands that serve as the administrative backbone for mobilising the National Fyrð during times of war.
- National Redoubt Garrison: A specialised static defense command tasked with manning the heavy fortifications and "Holy Lance" artillery batteries protecting the core industrial zones.
- National Fyrð (The Citizen Force): The bulk of the army's combat mass. Composed of citizens who have completed their initial two-year training, they are called up for periodic "camps" and deployments.
- Aerist Militia / St Joseph's Volunteers: A "Home Guard" system of rural commando units, providing local security for farms, mines, and Trans-Keltian Express rail-heads.
Religious & Volunteer Auxiliaries
- Brotherhood of The Holy Lance / The Holy Theban Legion: Highly motivated, ideologically driven shock troops used for high-stakes urban pacification and guard duties.
Overseas Units
- South Sea Islands Defence Force (since 1737)
Air Force
The Moorland Royal Air Force is headquartered in Newcastle-Upon-Eastmoor, where it has its combat and training base located in the city's airport. The Air Force's main objectives are to protect the nation's territorial air space, and to provide logistical support to the Army. A second air base was constructed at St. Joseph's to protect the country's southern tier.
Following the Wars of the Disinherited the Kingdom secured control of Port Moorland and quickly constructed a naval shipyard, which is where the fleet is now headquartered. By 1727, with the collapse of Ostland, Moorland gained a considerable coastline with several important ports. This allowed the MAF to begin heavy investment in improving the navy. The navy has three main bases, one at Port Moorland, one at Port Neil, and one at Newhaven. Port Neil houses the Naval Submarine Base and strictly produces submarines and trains their crews. In addition to these, the Beelandia colony has a coast guard unit stationed in Bee Haven to patrol the coast of Hypernostria.
Manpower
The Moorland Armed Forces operates under a "Total Strategy" mobilisation model. The Professional Force (PF) serves as the standing technical and strike core, while the National Fyrd provides the strategic depth required for large-scale operations and territorial defense.
| Service Branch | Professional Force (Active) | National Fyrd (Reserves) | Total Force Strength | Primary Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorland Army | 42,000 | 210,000 | 252,000 | Mechanised Strike & Frontier Defense |
| Moorland Royal Air Force | 8,500 | 15,000 | 23,500 | Tactical Air Support & Air Superiority |
| Moorland Royal Navy | 8,000 | 20,000 | 28,000 | Maritime Deterrence & Colonial Link |
| Paramilitary Auxiliaries* | — | 35,000 | 35,000 | Infrastructure & Internal Security |
| TOTALS | 58,500 | 280,000 | 338,500 |
*Includes the Brotherhood of the Holy Lance, Aerist Militia, and St. Joseph's Volunteers.
Personnel Categories
- Professional Force (PF)
- A permanent, full-time cadre consisting of career soldiers, pilots, and sailors. They man high-readiness units such as the Nevermoor Knights and the submarine service at Port Neil.
- National Fyrd
- The citizen-soldier component. Personnel who have completed their initial term of national service and are assigned to regional regiments for periodic training and emergency mobilization.
- Paramilitary Auxiliaries
- Specialized volunteer units tasked with the protection of vital Trans-Keltian Express nodes and religious sites.
Equipment
The following inventory represents the mobilized strength of the Kingdom of Moorland. Equipment is sourced from domestic giants Nova English Weapons (Heavy Systems/Aerospace) and LandFara Vehicles Ltd (Logistics/Utility), supplemented by high-end tactical imports from the Mishalan Arsenal via the Raspur Pact.
Small Arms
Standardisation follows a "Tiered Issue" model: Professional units utilize modular N.E.W. systems, while the National Fryd utilizes rugged Benacian battle rifles.
| Weapon | Type | Manufacturer | Est. Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1721 Battle Rifle | Service Rifle | Mishalan Arsenal | 280,000 | Standard issue for National Fryd and Reservists. |
| N.E.W. G36 Range | Modular Carbine | Nova English Weapons | 65,000 | Issued to Professional Force (PF) and Royal Commandos. |
| N.E.W. SMG5 | Submachine Gun | Nova English Weapons | 45,000 | Vehicle crews, MRAF aircrew, and Naval security. |
| N.E.W. GPMG | Machine Gun | Nova English Weapons | 12,000 | Standard section-level support weapon. |
| N.E.W. S92 | Sniper Rifle | Nova English Weapons | 4,500 | Marksman rifle for Nevermoor frontier patrols. |
| BPk-1 Bärenbrecher | ATGM | Mishalan Arsenal | 2,200 | Modern guided anti-tank system (Man-portable). |
Land Systems
The Moorland Army emphasises "High Mobility Operations" to cover the vast Keltian distances beyond the frontier.
| Vehicle | Type | Manufacturer | Active (PF) | Reserve (NF) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N.E.W. R-06 | Main Battle Tank | Nova English Weapons | 180 | 320 | 500 |
| BK-XIII | Infantry Fighting Vehicle | Mishalan Arsenal | 450 | 200 | 650 |
| N.E.W. L-10 | Tracked APC | Nova English Weapons | 200 | 1,200 | 1,400 |
| LandFara MOD Series | Light Utility (4x4) | LandFara Vehicles Ltd | 2,500 | 8,000 | 10,500 |
| LandFara Grendel | Mountain Recon | LandFara Vehicles Ltd | 850 | 400 | 1,250 |
| LandFara Scildere | Logistic Truck | LandFara Vehicles Ltd | 1,200 | 4,500 | 5,700 |
| N.E.W. Blaecscúr | MRLS (Rocket) | Nova English Weapons | 48 | 96 | 144 |
| N.E.W. R-025 | 155mm Howitzer | Nova English Weapons | 112 | 240 | 352 |
Aerospace & Maritime
The MRAF and Navy ensured that Moorland remains in contact with the wider community of Raspur Pact nations.
| Platform | Type | Manufacturer | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N.E.W. JAS Níedgráp | Multi-role Fighter | Nova English Weapons | 72 | 3 Squadrons (Newcastle Wing). |
| A-7 Astil | Attack/COIN | Mishalan Arsenal | 48 | Optimised for operations deep into the Green. |
| N.E.W. R-10 | Attack Helicopter | Nova English Weapons | 36 | Tank hunters for the Nevermoor Knight support. |
| N.E.W. Legion-class | Landing Dock (LPD) | Nova English Weapons | 2 | |
| N.E.W. S-40 Sǣwulf-class | Diesel-electric Attack Submarine | Nova English Weapons | 5 | |
| M1703 Hurmudakka | 40mm AA Gun | Mishalan Arsenal | 450 | Point defense for the National Redoubt. |
Industrial Context
- Strategic Autarky: Moorland produces 75% of its rolling stock and 100% of its heavy armoor via Nova English Weapons and LandFara Vehicles Ltd.
- Allied Interoperability: By utilising Mishalan Arsenal small arms and IFVs, the MAF ensures that ammunition and parts are cross-compatible with Raspur Pact allies during joint operations in Keltia.
