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	'''The Praetorian Guard''' — ''Liberty or Death''		'''The Praetorian Guard''' — ''Liberty or Death''

	A continuation of the Praetorian branch of the Tau Ceti Armed Forces that was founded in 2466. The Praetorian Guard (not to be confused with the Praetorian Fleets or those assigned to it) are a unique and elite century, responsible for the close protection of the President of the Republic of Biesel, ~~senior~~ cabinet members, senior ~~public~~ figures, or guests-of-honour while in space or uninhabitable planetary conditions. Its espatiers are almost ~~all selected from Biesellite veterans~~, and ~~almost all~~ are ~~human~~, ~~skrell or synthetic~~. They are thoroughly vetted for their loyalty to the Republic and its institutions, with some espatiers having been turned away simply for visiting the Solarian Alliance in the last decade or for having long, historical careers at a megacorporation. Come war time, the Praetorians are expected to do whatever it takes to see a continuation of the Republic make it through. The century’s patch and badges depict Tau Ceti over a purple shield, flanked by gold laurels; they wear the Tyrian purple berets of elite espatiers.		A continuation of the Praetorian branch of the Tau Ceti Armed Forces that was founded in 2466. The Praetorian Guard (not to be confused with the Praetorian Fleets or those assigned to it) are a unique and elite century, responsible for the close protection of the President of the Republic of Biesel, cabinet members, senior diplomatic figures or those at critical postings (including the [[SCCV Horizon]]), and guests-of-honour while in space or uninhabitable planetary conditions. Its espatiers are almost always local-born, Cetian persons (and typically Biesellite) who are veterans with combat experience; as such, they tend to be on the older side. They are thoroughly vetted for their loyalty to the Republic and its institutions, with some espatiers having been turned away simply for visiting the Solarian Alliance in the last decade or for having long, historical careers at a megacorporation. Come war time, the Praetorians are expected to do whatever it takes to see a continuation of the Republic make it through. The century’s patch and badges depict Tau Ceti over a purple shield, flanked by gold laurels; they wear the Tyrian purple berets of elite espatiers.

	'''Praetorians must be from ~~the planet~~ Biesel ~~and either human, skrell, or synthetic~~. They must also not have held a senior role (Prefect or Astrarch and above).'''		'''Any Republic of Biesel Diplomatic Bodyguards from the TCAF must be Praetorian Guard espatiers. Praetorians must be from a Republic of Biesel origin. They must also not have held a senior role (Prefect or Astrarch and above).'''

	'''Republic Commandos''' — ''First In, Last Out''		'''Republic Commandos''' — ''First In, Last Out''

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	=== Torvald Administration and the Armed Forces Reforms (2466—2468) ===		=== Torvald Administration and the Armed Forces Reforms (2466—2468) ===
	Come the election of the military-first Cetian Congress of Conservatives, headed by President Ake Torvald, the Tau Ceti Armed Forces would receive a surge in spending and, with the [[phoron#The_Phoron_Scarcity\|Phoron Scarcity]] in full throes, several bills would see the stockpiling of [[phoron]] into a strategic reserve, with the TCAF receiving priority phoron allocation. The lucrative wages and stable job security saw recruitment rates hold, despite the tarnished reputation from yesteryears, particularly among those from less affluent areas of the Republic. Military industry, particularly on [[Reade]], would also receive much investment, seeing the refitting of the Republican Fleets at the time and modernisation of the TCAF speed up. This has disgruntled the Republic’s populace somewhat, who are left deprived of phoron in their local infrastructure, while the TCAF gets more and more to waste in phoronic armaments.		Come the election of the military-first Cetian Congress of Conservatives, headed by President [[Notable_Republic_Figures#President_Åke_Torvald\|Ake Torvald]], the Tau Ceti Armed Forces would receive a surge in spending and, with the [[phoron#The_Phoron_Scarcity\|Phoron Scarcity]] in full throes, several bills would see the stockpiling of [[phoron]] into a strategic reserve, with the TCAF receiving priority phoron allocation. The lucrative wages and stable job security saw recruitment rates hold, despite the tarnished reputation from yesteryears, particularly among those from less affluent areas of the Republic. Military industry, particularly on [[Reade]], would also receive much investment, seeing the refitting of the Republican Fleets at the time and modernisation of the TCAF speed up. This has disgruntled the Republic’s populace somewhat, who are left deprived of phoron in their local infrastructure, while the TCAF gets more and more to waste in phoronic armaments.

	In 2468, the ''Armed Forces Reform Bill'' entered the legislature, consolidating the TCAF’s spaceforces into a single branch — the Republic Astroforce — and founding its planetary branch — the Home Defence Forces. Doctrine and strategic objectives were also formally set, sculpted around the TCAF and the make up of the Republic of Biesel; the TCAF was to emphasise independent, small force strategies and fast, long-range tactics. The Peacekeeper Mandate was also recognised by the Torvald Administration for its short-comings, and though no actions were taken to truly remedy the issue, it was generally received well and as a sign of the Republic looking to avoid similar mistakes counter to ideals held by its peoples.		In 2468, the ''Armed Forces Reform Bill'' entered the legislature, consolidating the TCAF’s spaceforces into a single branch — the Republic Astroforce — and founding its planetary branch — the Home Defence Forces. Doctrine and strategic objectives were also formally set, sculpted around the TCAF and the make up of the Republic of Biesel; the TCAF was to emphasise independent, small force strategies and fast, long-range tactics. The Peacekeeper Mandate was also recognised by the Torvald Administration for its short-comings, and though no actions were taken to truly remedy the issue, it was generally received well and as a sign of the Republic looking to avoid similar mistakes counter to ideals held by its peoples.
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	<div style="font-size:110%; border:2px solid #ccc; margin:0; background:#E8C079; padding:.1em; color:#292929;">'''Principal Legate of the Republic Astroforces and Astroforce Legions — Martijn Vinke'''</div>		<div style="font-size:110%; border:2px solid #ccc; margin:0; background:#E8C079; padding:.1em; color:#292929;">'''Principal Legate of the Republic Astroforces and Astroforce Legions — Martijn Vinke'''</div>
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	The Republic Astroforce and its main Astroforce Legions arm is commanded by '''Principal Legate Martijn Vinke''', appointed by President Torvald in 2467. Vinke was an unusual choice for appointment at first glance, with limited combat command experience in the Tau Ceti Armed Forces and its predecessors. Vinke became a reservist officer in the Tau Ceti Foreign Legion in 2459, a year after the Solarian Blockade, while working on his PhD project in Astrophysics at [[Human_Educational_Institutions#Hongsun_Park_Engineering_Institute\|Honsung Park Engineering Institute]], which would earn him his doctorate. After being called up and directly witnessing the military humiliation that was the Second Solarian Invasion, Vinke would remain in active service. His contributions to the Republic’s military academia, even prior to being a legate, and knowledge of astrophysics saw him selected as the Principal Legate of the Republic Astroforces, best suited to reinvent its military strategies. He is the most influential figure on the Defence Forum, with considerable sway over military policy.		The Republic Astroforce and its main Astroforce Legions arm is commanded by '''Principal Legate Martijn Vinke''', appointed by President [[Notable_Republic_Figures#President_Åke_Torvald\|Ake Torvald]] in 2467. Vinke was an unusual choice for appointment at first glance, with limited combat command experience in the Tau Ceti Armed Forces and its predecessors. Vinke became a reservist officer in the Tau Ceti Foreign Legion in 2459, a year after the Solarian Blockade, while working on his PhD project in Astrophysics at [[Human_Educational_Institutions#Hongsun_Park_Engineering_Institute\|Honsung Park Engineering Institute]], which would earn him his doctorate. After being called up and directly witnessing the military humiliation that was the Second Solarian Invasion, Vinke would remain in active service. His contributions to the Republic’s military academia, even prior to being a legate, and knowledge of astrophysics saw him selected as the Principal Legate of the Republic Astroforces, best suited to reinvent its military strategies. He is the most influential figure on the Defence Forum, with considerable sway over military policy.
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	=== Equipment ===		=== Equipment ===
	Under the current Torvald administration, the Republic Astroforce are incredibly well-funded, receive priority phoron allocations, have favourable contracts with the [[megacorporations]], and have adopted many technologies inspired by alien nations. As such, despite the RAF’s small size compared to the space forces of other states, the Republic Astroforce is capable of using a variety of tools to punch up and — so long as they bring their A-game — go toe-to-toe with larger, conventional space forces… for a short time, at least.		Under the current [[Notable_Republic_Figures#President_Åke_Torvald\|Torvald]] administration, the Republic Astroforce are incredibly well-funded, receive priority phoron allocations, have favourable contracts with the [[megacorporations]], and have adopted many technologies inspired by alien nations. As such, despite the RAF’s small size compared to the space forces of other states, the Republic Astroforce is capable of using a variety of tools to punch up and — so long as they bring their A-game — go toe-to-toe with larger, conventional space forces… for a short time, at least.

	Much of the Astroforce’s higher-quality combat equipment and systems are designed by [[Zavodskoi Interstellar]] and, where phoronic (such as quantum sensor arrays, power infrastructure, shields, and energy weapons), [[NanoTrasen Corporation]]. Vesselbuilding is divided between [[Zavodskoi Interstellar]], producing more combat-centric vessels, [[Hephaestus Industries]] producing more logistical vessels and supplying reinforced materials used by both, and the Tau Ceti Armed Forces making up for equipment deficits with its own state production. [[Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals]] is contracted to supply high-grade medical supplies, combat augmentations, and stimulants. [[Einstein Engines]] has a small but notable role as a contractor, designing remote- and AI-guided systems, as well as military vessel AI used by the Astroforces.		Much of the Astroforce’s higher-quality combat equipment and systems are designed by [[Zavodskoi Interstellar]] and, where phoronic (such as quantum sensor arrays, power infrastructure, shields, and energy weapons), [[NanoTrasen Corporation]]. Vesselbuilding is divided between [[Zavodskoi Interstellar]], producing more combat-centric vessels, [[Hephaestus Industries]] producing more logistical vessels and supplying reinforced materials used by both, and the Tau Ceti Armed Forces making up for equipment deficits with its own state production. [[Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals]] is contracted to supply high-grade medical supplies, combat augmentations, and stimulants. [[Einstein Engines]] has a small but notable role as a contractor, designing remote- and AI-guided systems, as well as military vessel AI used by the Astroforces.

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	[[File:TCAFInsignia.png\|thumb\|The insignia of the Tau Ceti Armed Forces. ]]		[[File:TCAFInsignia.png\|thumb\|The insignia of the Tau Ceti Armed Forces. ]]

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	* '''Organophoronic Fangs Bioaugment''' — A pair of biomodified, elongated teeth with Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals branding etched into them. A small sac above secretes organophoronic compounds through a channel in the teeth, but must be refilled with a special (expensive) single-use applicator when emptied. In soldiers, particularly those in reconnaissance cohorts or amid a post-Invasion guerilla war, they are a concealable but lethal close-quarters weapon.		* '''Organophoronic Fangs Bioaugment''' — A pair of biomodified, elongated teeth with Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals branding etched into them. A small sac above secretes organophoronic compounds through a channel in the teeth, but must be refilled with a special (expensive) single-use applicator when emptied. In soldiers, particularly those in reconnaissance cohorts or amid a post-Invasion guerilla war, they are a concealable but lethal close-quarters weapon.

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	A few exceptions exist, being the elite centuries. These elite centuries take an extensive amount of experience, networking (multiple references from Principal Prefects and commissioned officers are required), and luck to pass the selection process — this is on top of the already rigorous requirements just to get into the Republic Espatiers.		A few exceptions exist, being the elite centuries. These elite centuries take an extensive amount of experience, networking (multiple references from Principal Prefects and commissioned officers are required), and luck to pass the selection process — this is on top of the already rigorous requirements just to get into the Republic Espatiers.

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	<div style="font-size:110%; border:2px solid #ccc; margin:0; background:#849bc1; padding:.1em; color:#292929;">'''Principal Legate of the Republic Espatiers — Symphony'''</div>		<div style="font-size:110%; border:2px solid #ccc; margin:0; background:#849bc1; padding:.1em; color:#292929;">'''Principal Legate of the Republic Espatiers — Symphony'''</div>
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	<div style="font-size:110%; border:2px solid #ccc; margin:0; background:#E8C079; padding:.1em; color:#292929;">'''Principal Legate of the Republic Astroforces and Astroforce Legions — Martijn Vinke'''</div>		<div style="font-size:110%; border:2px solid #ccc; margin:0; background:#E8C079; padding:.1em; color:#292929;">'''Principal Legate of the Republic Astroforces and Astroforce Legions — Martijn Vinke'''</div>
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Kermit: TCAF Rerforms II Rework

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TCAF Rerforms II Rework

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	=== Equipment and Personnel ===		=== Equipment and Personnel ===
	Designated as an “elite military force” within the Spur, the Auxiliary Corporate Forces are able to supply themselves with advanced technology offered by their parent megacorporations through “donations” and “investments” as outlined by the existing People’s Protection Act signed into force by President Dorn. Rumours across the ranks of the Tau Ceti Armed Forces play into the fact that they could possibly even take on ~~Tupkala~~ from the [[Nralakk Federation]] – though there has been little interest in comparing such. The more significant benefactors of the Auxiliary Corporate Forces are [[Zavodskoi Interstellar]] with the assistance of its subsidiary Kumar Arms, whilst [[NanoTrasen]] provides a steady supply of “leased” ships, with even the NDV Icarus finding itself within the Auxiliary Corporate Forces’ fleets.		Designated as an “elite military force” within the Spur, the Auxiliary Corporate Forces are able to supply themselves with advanced technology offered by their parent megacorporations through “donations” and “investments” as outlined by the existing People’s Protection Act signed into force by President Dorn. Rumours across the ranks of the Tau Ceti Armed Forces play into the fact that they could possibly even take on Qukala from the [[Nralakk Federation]] – though there has been little interest in comparing such. The more significant benefactors of the Auxiliary Corporate Forces are [[Zavodskoi Interstellar]] with the assistance of its subsidiary Kumar Arms, whilst [[NanoTrasen]] provides a steady supply of “leased” ships, with even the NDV Icarus finding itself within the Auxiliary Corporate Forces’ fleets.

	==Praetorians==		==Praetorians==

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	'''Western Corporate Reconstruction Zone'''		'''Western Corporate Reconstruction Zone'''

	Boarding the [[Sol Alliance\|Solarian Alliance]], the Western Sector boasts the largest number of Republican Fleet ships of any sector as it contains the Zoleth Line and other defensive installations with the goal of fighting off another invasion. It has no sub-sectors, with each fleet group assigned an area of operations across along the length of the Zoleth Line. The best ships, including all of the newly established First Fleet Group, the largest formation within the Republican Fleets and made up entirely of the newly constructed advanced hulls, alongside the best personnel are sent to the Western CRZ, as in the eyes of the Republic, the [[Sol Alliance\|Solarian Alliance]], even after it restabilized, remains the largest threat. Those deployed to the Western CRZ see more action than other fleets, dealing with everything from pirates, both unaligned and remnants of the Southern Fleet Administration such as its 23 Tactical Group (commonly known as Beauchamp’s Marauders), the now ceased SSMD raids, as well as protecting Orchid Moon, NanoTrasen’s mining outpost in Valley Hale. One of their main duties used to be containing and combating the Solarian People’s Liberation Fleet within the Hinterlands, but after negotiations between the Alliance and ~~Biesel~~, ~~the hinterlands were returned~~ to the ~~Alliance~~, ~~in exchange for~~ the ~~Alliance recognizing Biesel’s claim over~~ the ~~rest of the CRZ~~. Since then, there has been significantly less action, and just more training, training, and training. That and tensely watching the border, waiting for any sign of a pending attack.		Boarding the [[Sol Alliance\|Solarian Alliance]], the Western Sector boasts the largest number of Republican Fleet ships of any sector as it contains the Zoleth Line and other defensive installations with the goal of fighting off another invasion. It has no sub-sectors, with each fleet group assigned an area of operations across along the length of the Zoleth Line. The best ships, including all of the newly established First Fleet Group, the largest formation within the Republican Fleets and made up entirely of the newly constructed advanced hulls, alongside the best personnel are sent to the Western CRZ, as in the eyes of the Republic, the [[Sol Alliance\|Solarian Alliance]], even after it restabilized, remains the largest threat. Those deployed to the Western CRZ see more action than other fleets, dealing with everything from pirates, both unaligned and remnants of the Southern Fleet Administration such as its 23 Tactical Group (commonly known as Beauchamp’s Marauders), the now ceased SSMD raids, as well as protecting Orchid Moon, NanoTrasen’s mining outpost in Valley Hale. One of their main duties used to be containing and combating the Solarian People’s Liberation Fleet within the Hinterlands, but after a tenuous ceasefire was established, alongside negotiations between the Alliance and Republic, which made it clear that any significant effort to expel the SPLF would result in Solarian intervention, the Fleets have allowed the Hinterlands to remain under their control. Since then, there has been significantly less action and just more training, training, and training. That and tensely watching the border, waiting for any sign of a pending attack.

	In contemporary times, being assigned to the Western Sector is known to be “one of the best and most boring jobs of them all.”		In contemporary times, being assigned to the Western Sector is known to be “one of the best and most boring jobs of them all.”
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	A collection of fortifications, anchorages, stockpiles, and other military installations within the Western CRZ, the Zoleth Line was founded after two invasions by rogue Solarian Admirals as a bulwark against any future threats originating from the Alliance or its military. To call it a line is something of a misnomer, as in reality, the Zoleth Line is not one singular defensive line, but layered into several. Each line that comprises the greater whole, from the very first in the western CRZ, to the very last in the outskirts of Tau Ceti's gravity well, has its own stockpiles, anchorages, stay-behind units, and a myriad of defensive installations that only increase in number the closer one gets to Tau Ceti.		A collection of fortifications, anchorages, stockpiles, and other military installations within the Western CRZ, the Zoleth Line was founded after two invasions by rogue Solarian Admirals as a bulwark against any future threats originating from the Alliance or its military. To call it a line is something of a misnomer, as in reality, the Zoleth Line is not one singular defensive line, but layered into several. Each line that comprises the greater whole, from the very first in the western CRZ, to the very last in the outskirts of Tau Ceti's gravity well, has its own stockpiles, anchorages, stay-behind units, and a myriad of defensive installations that only increase in number the closer one gets to Tau Ceti.

	The Republic knows, despite everything that has changed in since 2462, it is the underdog in any war against the Alliance's full might, and has planned accordingly; the Alliance can break the first line of defenses, they'll only find another line behind it, bristling with even more guns. It is an assortment of defenses that, in previous times, would all but ensure no attempt to invade was made, but the scarcity may make the Alliance desperate; potentially desperate enough that bringing them to the table ceases to be an option. It is a situation that keeps many Republican Strategists up at night, for while the Zoleth Line is a mighty bulwark against an Alliance that has nothing to lose and everything to gain, it may not be enough.		The Republic knows, despite everything that has changed since 2462, it is the underdog in any war against the Alliance's full might, and has planned accordingly; the Alliance can break the first line of defenses, for they'll only find another line behind it, bristling with even more guns. It is an assortment of defenses that, in previous times, would all but ensure no attempt to invade was made, but the scarcity may make the Alliance desperate; potentially desperate enough that bringing them to the table ceases to be an option. It is a situation that keeps many Republican Strategists up at night, for while the Zoleth Line is a mighty bulwark against an Alliance that has nothing to lose and everything to gain, it may not be enough.
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	The Republic knows, despite everything that has changed in since 2462, it is the underdog in any war against the Alliance's full might, and has planned accordingly; the Alliance can break the first line of defenses, they'll only find another line behind it, bristling with even more guns. It is an assortment of defenses that, in previous times, would all but ensure no attempt to invade was made, but the scarcity may make the Alliance desperate; potentially desperate enough that bringing them to the table ceases to be an option. It is a situation that keeps many Republican Strategists up at night, for while the Zoleth Line is a mighty bulwark against an Alliance that has nothing to lose and everything to gain, it may not be enough.		The Republic knows, despite everything that has changed in since 2462, it is the underdog in any war against the Alliance's full might, and has planned accordingly; the Alliance can break the first line of defenses, they'll only find another line behind it, bristling with even more guns. It is an assortment of defenses that, in previous times, would all but ensure no attempt to invade was made, but the scarcity may make the Alliance desperate; potentially desperate enough that bringing them to the table ceases to be an option. It is a situation that keeps many Republican Strategists up at night, for while the Zoleth Line is a mighty bulwark against an Alliance that has nothing to lose and everything to gain, it may not be enough.
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