Nouvelle Alexandrie Orbital Defense Initiative
| Nouvelle Alexandrie Orbital Defense Initiative (NAODI) | |
| Type | Research and development program |
|---|---|
| Status | Ongoing |
| Location |
 Nouvelle Alexandrie |
| Start Date | 1717 AN |
| Completion | 1727 AN |
| Participants | |
| Objective | Develop anti-satellite missiles, electronic jammers, lasers, and technology that can move rival orbiting platforms |
The Nouvelle Alexandrie Orbital Defense Initiative (NAODI) is a public-private research and development program launched by the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie in partnership with Javelin Industries, the National Research and Development Corporation, ESB Susa, and Neridia Defense Industries. The program aims to develop anti-satellite missiles, electronic jammers, lasers, and technology that can move or destroy rival orbiting platforms from other nations in Micras.
Background
With the increasing reliance on satellite technology for communication, navigation, and surveillance, the need for orbital defense capabilities has become a critical aspect of national security. Recognizing the strategic importance of these assets, the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie initiated the NAODI program to ensure the protection of the nation's orbital infrastructure and to counter potential threats posed by rival nations' satellite systems.
Objectives
The NAODI program focuses on the development of four key technologies:
- Anti-satellite missiles: These missiles are designed to detect, track, and intercept enemy satellites, rendering them inoperable or destroying them entirely. The development of such missiles aims to create a reliable and efficient method of neutralizing threats posed by adversarial satellite systems.
- Electronic jammers: The program seeks to develop advanced electronic jamming technology capable of disrupting or degrading the functionality of enemy satellites. By interfering with an adversary's satellite communication systems, electronic jammers can effectively impair their ability to gather intelligence or coordinate military operations.
- Lasers: The development of high-energy laser systems is another crucial aspect of the NAODI program. These lasers are intended for use as both offensive and defensive tools, capable of disabling or destroying enemy satellites and potentially providing a protective shield against incoming threats such as missiles or space debris.
- Orbit-altering technology: The program aims to create innovative methods of altering the orbits of rival nations' satellites or space platforms. This technology may be used to move enemy satellites out of their optimal orbits or even force them to de-orbit, rendering them ineffective or causing them to burn up upon reentry.
Collaboration
The NAODI program is a collaborative effort between the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie and several major private defense firms. The partnership combines the expertise and resources of Javelin Industries, the National Research and Development Corporation, ESB Susa, and Neridia Defense Industries, ensuring a diverse and experienced team working towards the program's objectives.
Progress and milestones
Since its inception, the NAODI program has made progress in the development and testing of various orbital defense technologies. While specific details of these advancements remain classified, the program has achieved several milestones in its pursuit of a comprehensive orbital defense system.
Criticism and concerns
The NAODI program has faced criticism and concerns from various international actors, who argue that the development of such technologies may further escalate tensions and potentially spark a new arms race in space. The government of Nouvelle Alexandrie and its partners in the program maintain that the initiative is purely defensive in nature and is vital to ensuring the nation's security and the protection of its orbital assets. They argue that the development of these technologies is necessary to counter existing and emerging threats in the rapidly evolving space domain.
Despite these assurances, some critics contend that the proliferation of anti-satellite weapons and other space-based defense systems may inadvertently increase the likelihood of conflict, as nations may feel compelled to preemptively strike their adversaries' space assets to secure a strategic advantage. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the potential for debris from destroyed satellites to create further hazards for both manned and unmanned space missions, contributing to the growing issue of space debris.
The Theogiorickan incursion of 1721–1722, which revealed the existence of the Pact's own Planetary Defence Network in turn, helped to silence the majority of critics by demonstrating simultaneously the militarised nature of space and the existence of hostile entities in the wider galaxy, against whom a measure of defensive preparation would be prudent.
