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	[[File:Nlom.PNG\|thumb\|right\|200px\|The emblem of the Wake and Dream Enforcers.]]		[[File:Nlom.PNG\|thumb\|right\|200px\|The emblem of the Wake and Dream Enforcers.]]
	The '''Qekala''', or Home Enforcers, are the fist of the Federation’s security apparatus in skrell space. Only a fourth of the NFDIS is made up of Qekala operatives, who are responsible for general policework. The Qekala’s regular operations include regular ~~patroles~~, providing security presence, warrant execution, emergency response, and have a significant portion of its staff dedicated towards intelligence and surveillance. Aspiring Qekala members are placed under rigorous scrutiny, testing athletic ability, legal knowledge, and general capability to respond with correct force and procedure. Qekala members are expected to operate amphibiously across multiple environments across the myriad environments in the Nralakk Federation. Non-skrell members, like the C’thur warriors of Vytel’s Brood, are employed in limited numbers for vaurca-majority regions. These Warriors are implanted with a loyalty implant, which equalises the Federation's orders to the same priority as a Queen's, with conflict of interests forcing a warrior to hibernate until resolved.		The '''Qekala''', or Home Enforcers, are the fist of the Federation’s security apparatus in skrell space. Only a fourth of the NFDIS is made up of Qekala operatives, who are responsible for general policework. The Qekala’s regular operations include regular patrols, providing security presence, warrant execution, emergency response, and have a significant portion of its staff dedicated towards intelligence and surveillance. Aspiring Qekala members are placed under rigorous scrutiny, testing athletic ability, legal knowledge, and general capability to respond with correct force and procedure. Qekala members are expected to operate amphibiously across multiple environments across the myriad environments in the Nralakk Federation. Non-skrell members, like the C’thur warriors of Vytel’s Brood, are employed in limited numbers for vaurca-majority regions. These Warriors are implanted with a loyalty implant, which equalises the Federation's orders to the same priority as a Queen's, with conflict of interests forcing a warrior to hibernate until resolved.

	In the Traverse region, Qekala are exclusively recruited from the planets they are stationed on, creating concerns for conflicts of interest between the Federation and their homes. Consequently, the Traverser Qekala receive much lower funding and equipment than their inner system counterparts, alongside higher scrutiny in their operations, with the NFDIS requiring intense loyalty and background checks on potential recruits. Alongside this, the day-to-day operations of the Qekala are not controlled by their planetary council, but rather the Wukala of said council, in order to ensure loyalty to the Federation is prioritised above all else.		In the Traverse region, Qekala are exclusively recruited from the planets they are stationed on, creating concerns for conflicts of interest between the Federation and their homes. Consequently, the Traverser Qekala receive much lower funding and equipment than their inner system counterparts, alongside higher scrutiny in their operations, with the NFDIS requiring intense loyalty and background checks on potential recruits. Alongside this, the day-to-day operations of the Qekala are not controlled by their planetary council, but rather the Wukala of said council, in order to ensure loyalty to the Federation is prioritised above all else.

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	[[File:Nlom.PNG\|thumb\|right\|200px\|The emblem of the Wake and Dream Enforcers.]]		[[File:Nlom.PNG\|thumb\|right\|200px\|The emblem of the Wake and Dream Enforcers.]]
	The Qekala are the fist of the Federation’s security apparatus in skrell space. Only a fourth of the NFDIS is made up of Qekala operatives, who are responsible for general policework. The Qekala’s regular operations include regular patroles, providing security presence, warrant execution, emergency response, and have a significant portion of its staff dedicated towards intelligence and surveillance. Aspiring Qekala members are placed under rigorous scrutiny, testing athletic ability, legal knowledge, and general capability to respond with correct force and procedure. Qekala members are expected to operate amphibiously across multiple environments across the myriad environments in the Nralakk Federation. Non-skrell members, like the C’thur warriors of Vytel’s Brood, are employed in limited numbers for vaurca-majority regions. These Warriors are implanted with a loyalty implant, which equalises the Federation's orders to the same priority as a Queen's, with conflict of interests forcing a warrior to hibernate until resolved.		The '''Qekala''' are the fist of the Federation’s security apparatus in skrell space. Only a fourth of the NFDIS is made up of Qekala operatives, who are responsible for general policework. The Qekala’s regular operations include regular patroles, providing security presence, warrant execution, emergency response, and have a significant portion of its staff dedicated towards intelligence and surveillance. Aspiring Qekala members are placed under rigorous scrutiny, testing athletic ability, legal knowledge, and general capability to respond with correct force and procedure. Qekala members are expected to operate amphibiously across multiple environments across the myriad environments in the Nralakk Federation. Non-skrell members, like the C’thur warriors of Vytel’s Brood, are employed in limited numbers for vaurca-majority regions. These Warriors are implanted with a loyalty implant, which equalises the Federation's orders to the same priority as a Queen's, with conflict of interests forcing a warrior to hibernate until resolved.

	In the Traverse region, Qekala are exclusively recruited from the planets they are stationed on, creating concerns for conflicts of interest between the Federation and their homes. Consequently, the Traverser Qekala receive much lower funding and equipment than their inner system counterparts, alongside higher scrutiny in their operations, with the NFDIS requiring intense loyalty and background checks on potential recruits. Alongside this, the day-to-day operations of the Qekala are not controlled by their planetary council, but rather the Wukala of said council, in order to ensure loyalty to the Federation is prioritised above all else.		In the Traverse region, Qekala are exclusively recruited from the planets they are stationed on, creating concerns for conflicts of interest between the Federation and their homes. Consequently, the Traverser Qekala receive much lower funding and equipment than their inner system counterparts, alongside higher scrutiny in their operations, with the NFDIS requiring intense loyalty and background checks on potential recruits. Alongside this, the day-to-day operations of the Qekala are not controlled by their planetary council, but rather the Wukala of said council, in order to ensure loyalty to the Federation is prioritised above all else.

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	The Traverse’s Qehalak fleets, in comparison to the Qukala’s own, are considerably smaller. Consisting of retrofitted Qukala naval vessels and militarized civilian craft, the Qehalak’s fleet strength is more consistently tested by the more organized Marauder vessels that plague the skrell frontier. This independence from the Inner Systems’ more organized security structure has bred new tactics out of sheer necessity, with more eccentric and underhanded tactics being adopted to compensate.		The Traverse’s Qehalak fleets, in comparison to the Qukala’s own, are considerably smaller. Consisting of retrofitted Qukala naval vessels and militarized civilian craft, the Qehalak’s fleet strength is more consistently tested by the more organized Marauder vessels that plague the skrell frontier. This independence from the Inner Systems’ more organized security structure has bred new tactics out of sheer necessity, with more eccentric and underhanded tactics being adopted to compensate.

	~~====Kala Vessel Classifications====~~
	~~{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"~~
	~~! colspan="5" style="font-weight: bold;" \| Military Classes~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''Type'''~~
	~~\| '''Role'''~~
	~~\| '''Armament'''~~
	~~\| '''Description'''~~
	\|-
	~~\| Eyrixoq~~
	~~\| Multirole fighter~~
	~~\| Variable~~
	\| A small-sized vessel, Eyrixox spacecraft are used for scouting, light patrol, and escorting larger vessels. Their size in comparison to other military vessels allows them to be stored within the Qukala's Planaq carrier craft, using them as a base from which they can operate. These craft have been designed with no specific role in mind, instead, they have the ability to sufficiently perform multiple roles, and be outfitted with a variety of weapons dependent on tactical requirements. They are also able to be used in atmospheric operations, where they can be used as an alternative to more traditional aircraft. Unfortunately, their size also means that outfitting them with bluespace or warpdrives is useless due to the lack of space for the fuel required for a meaningful jump. Can be crewed by up to six Skrell, with a minimum requirement of two.

	\|-
	~~\| Ayoni~~
	~~\| Escort fighter~~
	~~\| Variable; anti-fighter-focused armaments or point-defence weaponry~~
	\|Only slightly larger than the Eyriqxoq, Ayoni spacecraft are used as escorts for much larger and slower spacecraft within the Qukala, protecting against ships of similar size and incoming missiles. Ayoni can be armed with weapons that focus on disabling other spacecraft or intercepting incoming missiles, and will make up a large part of a Planaq carrier's complement. While also capable of atmospheric operations, these craft are designed purely with defending other ships during space combat in mind. Ayoni craft have a similar issue to Eyrixox craft in that they are still too small to effectively use warp or bluespace drives, relying on Planaq carriers for long-distance travel. Can be crewed by up to six Skrell, with a minimum requirement of two.

	\|-
	~~\| Qrolis~~
	~~\| Strikecraft~~
	~~\| Precision weapons and explosives, specialised electronic warfare suites~~
	\| A specialised type of craft, Qrolis spacecraft are equipped with stealth systems that allow for sensor invisibility, advanced technology that can easily decapitate other vessels' computer systems - whilst also protecting against the same kind of intrusion - and a specialised propulsion system that further masks its signature. Qrolis have a reputation amongst Marauder groups in the Traverse due to their comparative strength to the retrofitted civilian vessels they face, being able to rapidly descend on an unaware Marauder vessel and disabling it before it can retaliate. In reality, Qrolis are not particularly outstanding in performance compared to other Skrellian vessels, with their use of stealth technology being the reason why they have such an edge against Marauder vessels. Despite the reputation of these crafts, they are expensive to build, maintain, and train pilots for in comparison to the similarly-sized Ayoni or Eyriqxoq spacecraft, making them a rare sight outside of important battles or shows of force by the Qukala. Like other spacecraft of similar size, the Qrolis are incapable of independent warp or bluespace travel. Intended to be crewed by up to four Skrell.

	\|-
	~~\| Fexeq~~
	~~\| Destroyer~~
	~~\| Missiles, energy-based weaponry, torpedos~~
	\| Fexeq spacecraft are considerably larger than the craft above, with the role of acting as larger versions of Ayoni spacecraft; while Ayoni are outfitted for anti-fighter and anti-missile operations, the Fexeq-type ships are responsible for escorting larger vessels in a fleet against ships of equivalent or greater size. These ships make up the bulk of the Qukala navy, and are armed primarily with missiles and energy-based weapons capable of engaging most forms of spacecraft, while a few Fexeq in any given fleet may also carry torpedoes for heavier targets. While not intended to be carriers, some Fexeq craft do have limited space for fighter craft to dock, allowing them to lead patrols independent of the main fleet if required. Outside of patrols or combat, Fexeq craft are deployed to protect installations within the Qukala-Median Treqki. Because of their size, they are incapable of atmospheric operations. Crews vary in size depending on the ship's current assignment but can be safely operated with a skeleton crew numbering in the dozens, while a full crew complement can be in the low hundreds depending on how many systems are installed on the vessel. Most Fexeq craft see considerably reduced combat readiness as phoron rationing impacts their energy weaponry, with most retrofits downgrading their weapon batteries to lower grade, pre-phoron versions.

	\|-
	~~\| Qaqii~~
	~~\| Cruiser~~
	~~\| Missiles, energy-based weapons, cannon batteries~~
	\| The largest spacecraft after the Planaq, Qaqii have the ability to perform multiple roles where firepower, as opposed to precision, is required. Qaqii are usually employed against large opposing spacecraft, heavily fortified static targets, and to a lesser extent as psychological tools when dealing with planetary unrest in the Traverse. They employ the same weapons as destroyers, but scaled up to account for their increased size, along with one of the rare examples of Skrell utilising ballistic weaponry. While missiles and energy-based weapons are the standard in the Qukala, Qaqii will also utilise cannon batteries intended for use against static targets, or rarely against ships if heavily outmatched and desperate. Just like the Fexeq destroyers, these spacecraft are unable to perform atmospheric operations. Qaqii cruisers, while larger, require around the same amount of crew as Fexeq destroyers. While originally an oddity for the Federation’s fleet, the Qaqii’s ballistic batteries have made it more viable with its lowered dependence on phoron-based energy weaponry. Speculation of future Qaqii craft experimenting with full ballistic weaponry has made it a source of controversy.

	\|-
	~~\| Planaq~~
	~~\| Carrier~~
	~~\| Short-range weapons, point-defence systems~~
	\| The largest spacecraft deployed throughout the Qukala, Planaq craft act as the carriers and flagships for Qukala fleets. Although lightly armed in comparison to other vessels, they do have a small array of weapons intended to protect against incoming fire or harassers that get too close to the ship. The main 'weapon' of the Planaq is its multiple decks of hangar bays that house and maintain the fighter craft assigned to the carrier. Planaq craft are rarely utilised outside of major military operations, and are instead relegated to patrolling the inner systems or the Qukala-Median Treqki. While unable to perform atmospheric operations itself, these vessels will enter orbit while their fighters enter the planet's atmosphere. The crew required to effectively operate one of these vessels is in the thousands, although realistically only around a thousand crewmembers will operate a Planaq carrier when the ship isn't assigned to a mission.

	\|-
	~~\| Priiq~~
	~~\| Battlecarrier~~
	~~\| Drone fabrication bays, short-range weapons, point-defence systems, unknown other armaments~~
	\| Information regarding Priiq battlecarriers is scarce, with the Federation only providing the bare minimum necessary to convey the capabilities of the class to its adversaries. Only one ship of this type is known to exist: the NFV Qheles, which can be found mothballed in orbit of Qerrbalak unless required. From recent events where the NFV Qheles was deployed against Admiral Beauchamp, a former warlord in the Human Wildlands, typical Priiq vessels are equipped with drone fabrication bays, short-range weapons, and standard systems expected of large scale military vessels. Due to its size, it cannot perform atmospheric operations. It is unknown if there are proper hangar bays similar to Planaq carriers, or how many crew members are required to man it. Considering its rare usage, as well as comments by Weashbi Jrugl that it would be difficult to maintain it during the current phoron crisis, the resources required to operate and maintain such a large vessel are almost prohibitively expensive. The Nralakk Federation is known to not allow crewmembers to leave the Federation if they worked aboard these vessels. Leaked documents regarding the NFV Qheles being out of commission as its fuel costs are considered far too great to allow continued usage, and is slated to be refitted under a new designation as an orbital defence platform for Qerrbalak.
	\|}

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	The Traverse’s Qehalak fleets, in comparison to the Qukala’s own, are considerably smaller. Consisting of retrofitted Qukala naval vessels and militarized civilian craft, the Qehalak’s fleet strength is more consistently tested by the more organized Marauder vessels that plague the skrell frontier. This independence from the Inner Systems’ more organized security structure has bred new tactics out of sheer necessity, with more eccentric and underhanded tactics being adopted to compensate.		The Traverse’s Qehalak fleets, in comparison to the Qukala’s own, are considerably smaller. Consisting of retrofitted Qukala naval vessels and militarized civilian craft, the Qehalak’s fleet strength is more consistently tested by the more organized Marauder vessels that plague the skrell frontier. This independence from the Inner Systems’ more organized security structure has bred new tactics out of sheer necessity, with more eccentric and underhanded tactics being adopted to compensate.

			====Kala Vessel Classifications====
			{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
			! colspan="5" style="font-weight: bold;" \| Military Classes
			\|-
			\| '''Type'''
			\| '''Role'''
			\| '''Armament'''
			\| '''Description'''
			\|-
			\| Eyrixoq
			\| Multirole fighter
			\| Variable
			\| A small-sized vessel, Eyrixox spacecraft are used for scouting, light patrol, and escorting larger vessels. Their size in comparison to other military vessels allows them to be stored within the Qukala's Planaq carrier craft, using them as a base from which they can operate. These craft have been designed with no specific role in mind, instead, they have the ability to sufficiently perform multiple roles, and be outfitted with a variety of weapons dependent on tactical requirements. They are also able to be used in atmospheric operations, where they can be used as an alternative to more traditional aircraft. Unfortunately, their size also means that outfitting them with bluespace or warpdrives is useless due to the lack of space for the fuel required for a meaningful jump. Can be crewed by up to six Skrell, with a minimum requirement of two.

			\|-
			\| Ayoni
			\| Escort fighter
			\| Variable; anti-fighter-focused armaments or point-defence weaponry
			\|Only slightly larger than the Eyriqxoq, Ayoni spacecraft are used as escorts for much larger and slower spacecraft within the Qukala, protecting against ships of similar size and incoming missiles. Ayoni can be armed with weapons that focus on disabling other spacecraft or intercepting incoming missiles, and will make up a large part of a Planaq carrier's complement. While also capable of atmospheric operations, these craft are designed purely with defending other ships during space combat in mind. Ayoni craft have a similar issue to Eyrixox craft in that they are still too small to effectively use warp or bluespace drives, relying on Planaq carriers for long-distance travel. Can be crewed by up to six Skrell, with a minimum requirement of two.

			\|-
			\| Qrolis
			\| Strikecraft
			\| Precision weapons and explosives, specialised electronic warfare suites
			\| A specialised type of craft, Qrolis spacecraft are equipped with stealth systems that allow for sensor invisibility, advanced technology that can easily decapitate other vessels' computer systems - whilst also protecting against the same kind of intrusion - and a specialised propulsion system that further masks its signature. Qrolis have a reputation amongst Marauder groups in the Traverse due to their comparative strength to the retrofitted civilian vessels they face, being able to rapidly descend on an unaware Marauder vessel and disabling it before it can retaliate. In reality, Qrolis are not particularly outstanding in performance compared to other Skrellian vessels, with their use of stealth technology being the reason why they have such an edge against Marauder vessels. Despite the reputation of these crafts, they are expensive to build, maintain, and train pilots for in comparison to the similarly-sized Ayoni or Eyriqxoq spacecraft, making them a rare sight outside of important battles or shows of force by the Qukala. Like other spacecraft of similar size, the Qrolis are incapable of independent warp or bluespace travel. Intended to be crewed by up to four Skrell.

			\|-
			\| Fexeq
			\| Destroyer
			\| Missiles, energy-based weaponry, torpedos
			\| Fexeq spacecraft are considerably larger than the craft above, with the role of acting as larger versions of Ayoni spacecraft; while Ayoni are outfitted for anti-fighter and anti-missile operations, the Fexeq-type ships are responsible for escorting larger vessels in a fleet against ships of equivalent or greater size. These ships make up the bulk of the Qukala navy, and are armed primarily with missiles and energy-based weapons capable of engaging most forms of spacecraft, while a few Fexeq in any given fleet may also carry torpedoes for heavier targets. While not intended to be carriers, some Fexeq craft do have limited space for fighter craft to dock, allowing them to lead patrols independent of the main fleet if required. Outside of patrols or combat, Fexeq craft are deployed to protect installations within the Qukala-Median Treqki. Because of their size, they are incapable of atmospheric operations. Crews vary in size depending on the ship's current assignment but can be safely operated with a skeleton crew numbering in the dozens, while a full crew complement can be in the low hundreds depending on how many systems are installed on the vessel. Most Fexeq craft see considerably reduced combat readiness as phoron rationing impacts their energy weaponry, with most retrofits downgrading their weapon batteries to lower grade, pre-phoron versions.

			\|-
			\| Qaqii
			\| Cruiser
			\| Missiles, energy-based weapons, cannon batteries
			\| The largest spacecraft after the Planaq, Qaqii have the ability to perform multiple roles where firepower, as opposed to precision, is required. Qaqii are usually employed against large opposing spacecraft, heavily fortified static targets, and to a lesser extent as psychological tools when dealing with planetary unrest in the Traverse. They employ the same weapons as destroyers, but scaled up to account for their increased size, along with one of the rare examples of Skrell utilising ballistic weaponry. While missiles and energy-based weapons are the standard in the Qukala, Qaqii will also utilise cannon batteries intended for use against static targets, or rarely against ships if heavily outmatched and desperate. Just like the Fexeq destroyers, these spacecraft are unable to perform atmospheric operations. Qaqii cruisers, while larger, require around the same amount of crew as Fexeq destroyers. While originally an oddity for the Federation’s fleet, the Qaqii’s ballistic batteries have made it more viable with its lowered dependence on phoron-based energy weaponry. Speculation of future Qaqii craft experimenting with full ballistic weaponry has made it a source of controversy.

			\|-
			\| Planaq
			\| Carrier
			\| Short-range weapons, point-defence systems
			\| The largest spacecraft deployed throughout the Qukala, Planaq craft act as the carriers and flagships for Qukala fleets. Although lightly armed in comparison to other vessels, they do have a small array of weapons intended to protect against incoming fire or harassers that get too close to the ship. The main 'weapon' of the Planaq is its multiple decks of hangar bays that house and maintain the fighter craft assigned to the carrier. Planaq craft are rarely utilised outside of major military operations, and are instead relegated to patrolling the inner systems or the Qukala-Median Treqki. While unable to perform atmospheric operations itself, these vessels will enter orbit while their fighters enter the planet's atmosphere. The crew required to effectively operate one of these vessels is in the thousands, although realistically only around a thousand crewmembers will operate a Planaq carrier when the ship isn't assigned to a mission.

			\|-
			\| Priiq
			\| Battlecarrier
			\| Drone fabrication bays, short-range weapons, point-defence systems, unknown other armaments
			\| Information regarding Priiq battlecarriers is scarce, with the Federation only providing the bare minimum necessary to convey the capabilities of the class to its adversaries. Only one ship of this type is known to exist: the NFV Qheles, which can be found mothballed in orbit of Qerrbalak unless required. From recent events where the NFV Qheles was deployed against Admiral Beauchamp, a former warlord in the Human Wildlands, typical Priiq vessels are equipped with drone fabrication bays, short-range weapons, and standard systems expected of large scale military vessels. Due to its size, it cannot perform atmospheric operations. It is unknown if there are proper hangar bays similar to Planaq carriers, or how many crew members are required to man it. Considering its rare usage, as well as comments by Weashbi Jrugl that it would be difficult to maintain it during the current phoron crisis, the resources required to operate and maintain such a large vessel are almost prohibitively expensive. The Nralakk Federation is known to not allow crewmembers to leave the Federation if they worked aboard these vessels. Leaked documents regarding the NFV Qheles being out of commission as its fuel costs are considered far too great to allow continued usage, and is slated to be refitted under a new designation as an orbital defence platform for Qerrbalak.
			\|}

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		=Nralakk Federation Enforcement=
		The Nralakk Federation’s ''Enforcers'', or '''Kala''', are responsible for upholding the security and law of skrell space. Functioning under a centralised structure, the Kala are governed by a supervisory body known as the Nralakk Federation Security Commission (NFSC). The NFSC’s doctrines revolve around mobility, flexibility and precision. Presently, the Kala maintains two core objectives: firstly, ensuring the safety, security and cooperation of all systems under the Federation’s flag, and protecting their borders; secondly, protecting the national security of the Federation from foreign nations and groups, as well as proactively gathering intelligence on both their allies and their adversaries.

		==History==
		The origins of the centralised skrell security community begins at the conclusion of the War of Tides, and subsequent formation of the Commonwealth of Three in 901 CE. The Tzqul Republic, Heshqu Council and Weishqi Republic, who had previously all handled their own internal affairs, created the '''Commonwealth Internal Security Committee (CISC)''' as an international policing and intelligence agency. The national rivalries within the CISC laid the foundation for significant inefficiencies and failures in its short history, leading to uncontainable conflicts in the newly established outer colonies. With the formation of the First Nralakk Federation in 878 CE, the Grand Councillor engaged in widespread purges of the CISC, and reformed the organisation into a force of separate Kala, loyal to the Grand Council.

		The reign of [[Skrell_Synthetic_Age#Late_Synthetic_Age\|Glorsh-Omega]] led to the gradual disbandment of the existing Kala in favour of automated security drones under the AI’s direct control, with skrell collaborators not placed in enforcement positions due to their inefficiencies in engaging with Glorsh’s esoteric risk assessment programmes. Following the Tri-Qyu Calamity in 2192 CE, and the formation of the Second Nralakk Federation in 2245 CE, the new federal government recruited the Lyukal cells deemed most disciplined and loyal to Federation ideals, forming a new security and intelligence organisation to aid in the reformation of the now fractured skrell space, and train new generations of Kala to make up this organisation. Among the first duties of these proto-Kala was to reestablish societal order in the [[Notable_Skrell_Systems_and_Locations#The_Core_System_:_Nralakk\|Core Systems]], enforce the recent blanket ban on all forms of artificial intelligence, and rebuild the Federation’s immense surveillance network.

		The rapid recovery of the Federation meant that the existing, decentralised Kala structure became bloated and inefficient with the ever-expanding Federation frontier. Grand Councillor [[Notable_Skrell#Rixa_Tep-Wul\|Rixa Teq-Wul]] reorganised the Kala under two new agencies, the '''Directories of Internal and External Security (DIES)''', which would operate independently of one another and report directly to the Grand Councillor. Ultimately, this led to the two agencies competing with one another for prominence and funding, sabotaging the other’s reputation through a number of covert actions throughout the early 2400s, with some prominent anti-Federation individuals claiming that [[Federation_Crime_and_Resistance#Marauders\|Marauder]] groups were funded to fuel this rivalry. Additionally, the '''Wukala''' were created from the ranks of the most loyal Kala as political operatives protecting Federation ideals. The election of Grand Councillor [[Notable_Skrell#Weashbi_Jrugl\|Weashbi Jrugl]] in 2453 came with the formation of an oversight organisation to unify the security services, the '''Nralakk Federation Security Commission (NFSC)''', which was staffed with the Grand Councillor’s allies, though the Wukala would remain independent of the Commission and retain their autonomy due to the influence of the High Prefect.

		In recent history, the prominence of the Kala has only grown as domestic and foreign troubles led to their expanding powers and political relevance. Within the Traverse region, the problematic handling of the Kala created many critics of Grand Councillor Jrugl’s security policies amongst the rank-and-file Kala, though officials in the Directories are hesitant to report this dissidence for fear of being punished themselves. Both the phoron scarcity, and the recent foreign policy changes by the Grand Council, have also created some dissent within the Kala, who disapprove immensely of overreliance on the megacorporations. However, High Prefect Eluteluk has remained publicly supportive of their Grand Councillor, dissuading any serious protest within the Federation’s security apparatus.

		==Nralakk Federation Security Commission==
		The Nralakk Federation Security Commission serves as the umbrella organisation containing the myriad of different security and intelligence agencies. The Commission, and by extension the entirety of the Nralakk Federation’s vast security apparatus, is chaired by the Grand Councillor, although they will appoint a Commissioner to oversee the daily operations of the organisation in their place. To be the Commissioner of the NFSC is one of the highest honours a skrell can achieve, acting as the trusted hand of their Grand Councillor. Commissioners almost always veterans across a broad range of security and intelligence fields and afforded Idol status, they are also given a position on the Grand Council as the Grand Advisor of Security and Intelligence.

		The Commission is composed of the Grand Councillor, the Commissioner, the Directors of Internal and External Security, select Grand Council Enforcers, and other intelligence and security experts from various sectors. The current Commissioner is '''Tariqale'miluz Odakizu''', a well-known academic and lecturer in Federation security and law, with an extensive background experience as the Executive Director of External Security during first contact with humanity.

		===Council Enforcers===
		[[File:Srom.PNG\|thumb\|right\|200px\|The emblem of the Council Enforcers.]]
		Independent of the Nralakk Federation’s security community, the '''Wuqrnjeqkala''', shortened to '''Wukala''' (and translating to Council Enforcers), are planetary council-appointed Kala who enforce disciplinary action at the discretion of the councillors they are assigned to. While being a Wukala member is a prestigious position which grants Index rating bonuses, Idol status is never awarded out of an interest in keeping the operatives relatively anonymous. Wukala operatives focus on domestic crime and suppression of anti-Federation actions, and are granted access to the Federation's internal surveillance systems to oversee their assigned region. The Qekala work closely with Wukala intelligence to enforce the law, with direct responses from the Wukala only appearing in the event that immediate detainment or capture is necessary, particularly when their persons-of-interest attempt to flee the planet, or evade sentencing and/or reeducation. Unlike those of the inner systems, the Wukala of the Traverse’s planetary councils are appointed by the Qu’Wukala instead of their respective planetary councillor, and are given a wider licence than their inner system counterparts to ensure the loyalty of their ward. This allows the Traverser Wukala full control of the security apparatus in their planetary council, which is most often exercised in the form of combatting infiltration by anti-Federation elements, and ensuring corruption is kept to a minimum. Due to their important role, and the danger a subversive Wukala could possess, Traverser Wukala are always loyalty implanted.

		====Grand Council Enforcers====
		The '''Qu'Wuqrnjeqkala''', shortened to '''Qu’Wukala''' (and translating to Grand Council Enforcers), are the personal agents of the Grand Councilor and the Grand Council's highest members. Qu'Wukala operatives are tasked with providing the security details for their assigned wards, council members, protection of the Nralakk Federation's secure assets, and the completion of any requested tasks from the Grand Council itself. Unlike their sibling Kala, operatives of the Qu'Wukala are allowed their Idol statuses, and are touted alongside their wards as being among the highest echelons of the Federation. Rumors of the Qu'Wukala being utilised as assassins, rather than their official role as intelligence agents and bodyguards, are dismissed as overtly ridiculous conspiracy theories. The leader of both the Qu’Wukala, and to an extent, all planetary Wukala, is High Prefect Eluteluk Dozopil-Raqirztzlip, who has held their position long before Grand Councillor Weashbi Jrugl’s ascension. Thanks to the great power held by the Qu’Wukala, the High Prefect is rumoured by many in [[Starlight_Zone\|Biesel’s]] resistance circles to be the puppetmaster of the young and relatively inexperienced Jrugl to control the entire nation, and uses their enforcers to ensure their position is secured.

		===Directory of Internal Security===
		The Nralakk Federation’s vast networks of surveillance networks and enforcers are controlled by the '''Directory of Internal Security (NFDIS)''', which is one of the largest organs of the government. Due to the substantial size of the Federation’s domestic security operations, the NFDIS is divided into planetary administrative divisions called Districts, which have a vast amount of autonomy from the NFDIS itself, instead receiving their directives from their respective planetary council. The inherent fluidity of the NFDIS means that all Kalas are essentially of equal importance with no staggering, beyond that the Districts themselves are ultimately led by their planetary council. Below that, the number of divisions and their sizes is dependent on the given planet’s proximity to the Nralakk system, but the universal base unit is a Station, which contains the necessary facilities to oversee the entire security of a rural region or city. Within these stations are multiple types of agents; an agent monitoring domestic intelligence is called a Nlomkala, or Wake Enforcer; an agent monitoring the Srom is called a Sromkala, or Dream Enforcer; and an agent performing security and policing duties is called a Qekala, or Home Enforcer. The DIS is currently led by Executive Director '''Gelqai'nelusa Iqo'ujin''', the former District Director of Qerrbalak, and a veteran in the internal security apparatus known for their integrity and numerous successful anti-corruption campaigns within the Kala.

		====Domestic Surveillance====
		[[File:Ruup.PNG\|thumb\|right\|200px\|The emblem of the Wake and Dream Enforcers.]]
		The Nlomkala are the eyes and ears of the Federation are found at every level of society, to the point of being (erroneously) remarked by non-Federation citizens that every electronic appliance is outfitted with hidden cameras feeding directly to the Nlomkala. In reality, the pervasive surveillance in the Federation is an open, accepted part of life to feed information to the Social Compatibility Index, and ensure the Federation’s economy continues to operate. This vast network is overseen by '''Nlomkala''', or Wake Enforcers. The sheer scale of the Nlomkala’s operations makes them one of the largest employment sectors in the nation, with C’thur vaurca and dionae employed in high level positions alongside skrell. The '''Sromkala''', or Dream Enforcers, are a specialized division of the Nlomkala with [[Skrell#Psionics\|high psionic aptitude]], with agents placed close to Nlom Relays in order to amplify their capabilities to monitor the Wake. A common belief is that every Nlom Relay in the Federation contains at least one Sromkala agent within a cryogenic pod to suspend their body, while still allowing their consciousness to continue working within Srom.

		====Law Enforcement====
		[[File:Nlom.PNG\|thumb\|right\|200px\|The emblem of the Wake and Dream Enforcers.]]
		The Qekala are the fist of the Federation’s security apparatus in skrell space. Only a fourth of the NFDIS is made up of Qekala operatives, who are responsible for general policework. The Qekala’s regular operations include regular patroles, providing security presence, warrant execution, emergency response, and have a significant portion of its staff dedicated towards intelligence and surveillance. Aspiring Qekala members are placed under rigorous scrutiny, testing athletic ability, legal knowledge, and general capability to respond with correct force and procedure. Qekala members are expected to operate amphibiously across multiple environments across the myriad environments in the Nralakk Federation. Non-skrell members, like the C’thur warriors of Vytel’s Brood, are employed in limited numbers for vaurca-majority regions. These Warriors are implanted with a loyalty implant, which equalises the Federation's orders to the same priority as a Queen's, with conflict of interests forcing a warrior to hibernate until resolved.

		In the Traverse region, Qekala are exclusively recruited from the planets they are stationed on, creating concerns for conflicts of interest between the Federation and their homes. Consequently, the Traverser Qekala receive much lower funding and equipment than their inner system counterparts, alongside higher scrutiny in their operations, with the NFDIS requiring intense loyalty and background checks on potential recruits. Alongside this, the day-to-day operations of the Qekala are not controlled by their planetary council, but rather the Wukala of said council, in order to ensure loyalty to the Federation is prioritised above all else.

		===Directory of External Security===
		While the Nralakk Federation maintains ample protection of internal security against domestic agitators, they recognise that foreign actors are now a much greater threat in the modern day, with foreign influence even affecting the Traverser rebels during the [[The_Phoron_Scarcity:_Skrell_Arc\|Q’elpi]] [[Change_on_the_Horizon_Arc\|Systems]] crisis. As a response, the '''Directory of External Security (NFDES)''', whose diverse range of operations have led to its unique structure compared to its domestic counterpart, was formed.The NFDES is divided into three Sections, which are the Intelligence Section, Covert Actions Section, and Defence Section. These sections are defined as their own Kala: an agent of the Intelligence Section is called a '''Ruupkala''', or Intelligence Enforcer; an agent of the Covert Actions Section is called a '''Tupkala''', or Covert Enforcer; and an agent of the Defence Section is called a '''Qukala''', or Star Enforcer. The NFDES is currently led by Executive Director '''Ripalji Guyuo''', a former operative of the Covert Actions Section, and close associate of Weashbi Jrugl, ascending to replace their predecessor immediately after Jrugl’s appointment.

		====Foreign Operations====
		[[File:Tup.PNG\|thumb\|right\|200px\|The emblem of the Covert Enforcers.]]
		The prestigious Intelligence and Covert Actions Sections serve as the Federation’s first line of defence against foreign threats, maintaining offices for every nation in the Spur. These two Sections conduct their activities under the umbrella category of Foreign Operations, and work in tandem to perform the widest berth of duties of any security organisation. These duties include intelligence gathering, counter-intelligence, monitoring skrell outside of the Federation (both citizen and not), maintaining networks of undercover operatives in foreign national organisations, and assassinations—though no assassination attempt has ever been confirmed to have been approved by the Nralakk Federation. This position at the forefront of skrell security has made the Foreign Operations component of the NFDES a highly desirable position for well-performing citizens, and is a valuable pathway towards a successful political career. The Ruupkala are rumored to monitor the fabled “Drylist,” which supposedly holds the names of all skrell living abroad who have performed deductive behaviors against the Nralakk Federation, displayed worrying ideals, joined an opposing faction, or renounced their citizenship. Some theorize that this list even covers non-skrell who may pose a threat to the Federation. The Drylist, however, remains an openly debunked conspiracy theory by the Nralakk Federation, and no official list has ever been discovered or produced.

		====Defence====
		[[File:Qukala.PNG\|thumb\|right\|200px\|The emblem of the Star Enforcers.]]
		The Nralakk Federation’s Defence Section has kept a unique structure in light of the lack of all-out war or broad conflict in its borders. The Defence Section is regarded by most within the skrell security community as an unfortunate necessity to combat piracy in the less civilised Traverse, other border regions, and frontiers. The Qukala that make up the Defence Section have a very poor standing in the Traverse, where they are most widespread and responsible for enforcing an extensive anti-piracy mandate—being viewed by many Traversers as unnecessary military policing. This reputation has not left the Defence Section unscathed, and is reflected in its relatively small size, equipment, and funding compared to other branches of Federal security, and a miniscule force when compared to their Solarian neighbours. The lack of interest in the Defence Section has since been capitalised on by the C’thur Hive, particularly Queen Vytel, as vaurca warriors are perfectly suited to EVA operations, as well as acting as an intimidating force against pirates. These C’thuric Warriors have a Federation-designed loyalty implant much like their Qekala siblings. Although the injection of C’thur warriors has been an undeniable success, the effort was not enough to prevent the Federation’s [[The_Phoron_Scarcity:_Skrell_Arc\|recent]] [[Change_on_the_Horizon_Arc\|embarrassments]] in the Traverse region. Aside from their regular duties, the Qukala are responsible for providing the security for Federation embassies, consulates, and diplomats serving abroad.

		Following the reforms agreed upon by the now-defunct Independent Traverser Movement and the Federation, the NFSC was tasked with training a local defence force comprised of loyal volunteers in the Traverse with the aim of providing some relief to overextended Qukala forces in anti-piracy operations. To accomplish the creation of this auxiliary force, Qukala stationed in the Traverse began recruiting, organising, and training forces of loyal Traversers which would be called the Qehalak, or Homeguard. An individual Qehalak is typically a part-time reservist for the Federation’s frontier, who is expected to pick up arms and assist any Kala when called upon, however in Traverse Councils with a small Kala presence, Qehalak can be organised into full-time border security, under the guidance of a senior Qukala attaché.

		====Naval Structure====
		The Nralakk Federation’s military ships are designed primarily around extremely long-ranged engagement, with any deployed strikecraft consisting of psionically-piloted remote drones and the vanishingly-rare boarding craft. Built for responding against piracy and irregular anti-government actions, the average fleet strength of the Federation is miniscule in comparison to the immense fleets of the Solarian Alliance and similar human nations, with most non-Federation members having only seen the Qukala’s navy on border patrol sorties and the single deployment of the [[The_Beauchamp_Arc\|short-sightedly designed NFV Qheles]]. While this lens is unflattering for the Federation’s perception of military strength, the sheer size of the nation’s claims still necessitates a sizable fleet to secure them, which remains no small feat when contending with domestic and foreign piracy.

		The Traverse’s Qehalak fleets, in comparison to the Qukala’s own, are considerably smaller. Consisting of retrofitted Qukala naval vessels and militarized civilian craft, the Qehalak’s fleet strength is more consistently tested by the more organized Marauder vessels that plague the skrell frontier. This independence from the Inner Systems’ more organized security structure has bred new tactics out of sheer necessity, with more eccentric and underhanded tactics being adopted to compensate.

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	==National Relations==		==National Relations==
	===Nralakk Federation===		===Nralakk Federation===
	The Nralakk Federation ~~sports quite a~~ close ~~relationship~~ with Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals~~; able to be traced back all the way to the discovery of~~ humanity in 2332 CE. ~~First Contact allowed for numerous boons, largely thanks~~ to the advanced ~~technological prowess wielded by~~ the ~~Nralakk Federation~~. Relations between the two ~~continued to foster into an~~ alliance ~~of sorts~~, ~~mostly working together in order~~ to ~~uncover technological advances~~. ~~Through the last 131 years~~, the Nralakk Federation has allowed ~~only~~ Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals to establish ~~themselves~~ within their borders, a symbol of ~~their~~ trust in ~~the keiretsu to keep the skrellian way of life intact~~.		The Nralakk Federation maintains close ties with Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals, having been in cooperation with each other not long after first contact with humanity after 2332. Having maintained exclusive access to the nation's advanced technology, Zeng-Hu's rapid expansion into the megacorporation it is today is credited towards this key agreement with post-contact skrell. Relations between the two remain a close alliance, with research agreements remaining to this day. With a special economic zone established after a century of mutual benefit, the Nralakk Federation has allowed Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals to further establish the keiretsu within their borders, being a symbol of trust in their allowance into Federation society.

	===The ~~Nralakk Resistance~~===		====The Lyukal====
	The ~~Resistance owes quite a bit~~ of their ~~success~~ to Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals~~; mostly in regards to~~ being ~~able~~ to ~~access~~ technology ~~outlawed~~ within the Nralakk Federation, ~~combined~~ with ~~the availability of numerous augments and prosthetics~~. ~~Whilst each subfaction of~~ the ~~Resistance has alternating views~~ of the keiretsu, ~~it mostly boils down to somewhat cordial relations~~. ~~The keiretsu manages to avoid any attacks on their freighters~~, ~~and the Resistance~~ is ~~allowed~~ to ~~embellish themselves with the resources offered by the keiretsu. It’s a win-win for both sides~~.		The Nralakk Federation's rebel factions owe portions of their own successes to Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals, being illicitly allowed access to illegal technology within the Nralakk Federation, with many rebels modifying themselves with augmentations for their own goals. While the Lyukal is by no means of one mind regarding the keiretsu, the general consensus is one of, at minimum, silent appreciation. With Zeng-Hu's vessels afforded immunity from harm by most resistance groups in the Federation, this mutually beneficial relationship is unlikely to end soon.

	===The Solarian Alliance===		===The Solarian Alliance===

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	'''Sahina, [[Aemaq]], the [[Republic of Elyra]]:''' The "Aemaq Branch" of the keiretsu has long been regarded as the smallest and least productive of Zeng-Hu's branches due to Elyra's longstanding restrictions on megacorporate activity, the presence of powerful local corporations that compete directly with the Branch, and a lack of goodwill towards the Branch's activities on the planet itself. Despite its lack of noteworthy success Doctor Hsiao-Li and Zeng-Hu have kept the operation afloat, and it is a common rumor in Zeng-Hu's many constituent corporations that the Aemaqii facility simply exists as a "dumping ground" for employees that under-perform or otherwise displease the keiretsu. The facilities on Aemaq are under the control of the Elyran Branch.		'''Sahina, [[Aemaq]], the [[Republic of Elyra]]:''' The "Aemaq Branch" of the keiretsu has long been regarded as the smallest and least productive of Zeng-Hu's branches due to Elyra's longstanding restrictions on megacorporate activity, the presence of powerful local corporations that compete directly with the Branch, and a lack of goodwill towards the Branch's activities on the planet itself. Despite its lack of noteworthy success Doctor Hsiao-Li and Zeng-Hu have kept the operation afloat, and it is a common rumor in Zeng-Hu's many constituent corporations that the Aemaqii facility simply exists as a "dumping ground" for employees that under-perform or otherwise displease the keiretsu. The facilities on Aemaq are under the control of the Elyran Branch.

	'''~~Sahina~~, [[~~Aemaq~~]], the [[~~Republic of Elyra~~]]:''' The "~~Aemaq~~ Branch" of the keiretsu ~~has long been regarded as~~ the ~~smallest~~ and ~~least productive of~~ Zeng-Hu's ~~branches due~~ to ~~Elyra~~'~~s longstanding restrictions on megacorporate activity~~, the ~~presence~~ of ~~powerful local corporations that compete directly with~~ the ~~Branch, and a lack of goodwill towards the Branch~~'s ~~activities on~~ the ~~planet itself~~. ~~Despite its lack of noteworthy success Doctor Hsiao-Li and Zeng-Hu~~ have ~~kept~~ the ~~operation afloat~~, and ~~it is~~ a ~~common rumor~~ in Zeng-Hu's many constituent corporations that the Aemaqii facility simply exists as a "dumping ground" for employees that under-perform or otherwise displease the keiretsu. The facilities on Aemaq are under the ~~control of the Elyran Branch~~.		'''Orq’wesi, [[Aliose]], the [[Nralakk Federation]]:''' The "Nralakk Branch" of the keiretsu is the intellectual powerhouse of cooperation between the Nralakk Federation and Zeng-Hu, with their immense presence within The Aliose [[Federation_Education#The_Aliose_University_of_Medical_Sciences\|University of Medical Sciences]]'s campus as a special economic zone. Close ties with the Federation are maintained for exclusive access to the species' immense strides in biomedical sciences and scientific equipment, becoming the proving ground of the keiretsu's brightest minds to flourish under the privilege of working alongside skrell researchers. Most keiretsu staff who have the Nralakk branch's signature cape primarily work here, and are always equipped with the appropriate augmentations to comprehend Nral'malic at minimum. Those who choose to receive a psionic receiver will usually find advancements in their career in the branch much easier.

	'''~~Orq’wesi~~, [[~~Aliose~~]], the [[Nralakk Federation]]:''' ~~The "Aliose Branch" of the keiretsu is~~ the ~~intellectual powerhouse~~ of ~~cooperation between~~ the Nralakk ~~Federation and Zeng-Hu~~, ~~with their immense presence within The Aliose [[Federation_Education#The_Aliose_University_of_Medical_Sciences\|University of Medical Sciences]]~~'s ~~campus~~ as a ~~special economic zone~~. ~~Close ties with~~ the ~~Federation are maintained for exclusive access to~~ the ~~species~~' ~~immense strides in biomedical sciences and scientific equipment~~, ~~becoming the proving ground~~ of the keiretsu's ~~brightest minds~~ to ~~flourish under~~ the ~~privilege~~ of ~~working alongside skrell researchers. Most keiretsu staff who have~~ the ~~Nralakk branch's signature cape primarily work here~~, ~~and are always equipped~~ with ~~the appropriate augmentations to comprehend Nral'malic at minimum. Those who choose~~ to ~~receive a psionic receiver will usually find advancements in~~ their ~~career in the branch much easier~~.		'''Sura’zlip, [[Tattuqig]], the [[Nralakk Federation]]:''' Despite being the second major location of the company's Nralakk Branch, Tattuqig's position as a backwater renders it primarily unpopular for most members. Primarily focused on field work involving themselves on the applications of the local flora and archaeological research on the planet's previous inhabitants, many members of the keiretsu are regularly working locals in order to coordinate labor in the untamed, dangerous wilderness. Zeng-Hu's presence on the planet has since soured as their exclusive contract is increasingly perceived as exploitative and dangerous to the wellbeing of the frontier society, with [[Tattuqig#Fog_Wardens\|organized rebels]] beginning to threaten their grip.

	==Constituent Corporations==		==Constituent Corporations==

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	The Traverse’s Qehalak fleets, in comparison to the Qukala’s own, are considerably smaller. Consisting of retrofitted Qukala naval vessels and militarized civilian craft, the Qehalak’s fleet strength is more consistently tested by the more organized Marauder vessels that plague the skrell frontier. This independence from the Inner Systems’ more organized security structure has bred new tactics out of sheer necessity, with more eccentric and underhanded tactics being adopted to compensate.		The Traverse’s Qehalak fleets, in comparison to the Qukala’s own, are considerably smaller. Consisting of retrofitted Qukala naval vessels and militarized civilian craft, the Qehalak’s fleet strength is more consistently tested by the more organized Marauder vessels that plague the skrell frontier. This independence from the Inner Systems’ more organized security structure has bred new tactics out of sheer necessity, with more eccentric and underhanded tactics being adopted to compensate.

	~~====Kala Vessel Classifications====~~
	~~{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"~~
	~~! colspan="5" style="font-weight: bold;" \| Military Classes~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''Type'''~~
	~~\| '''Role'''~~
	~~\| '''Armament'''~~
	~~\| '''Description'''~~
	\|-
	~~\| Eyrixoq~~
	~~\| Multirole fighter~~
	~~\| Variable~~
	\| A small-sized vessel, Eyrixox spacecraft are used for scouting, light patrol, and escorting larger vessels. Their size in comparison to other military vessels allows them to be stored within the Qukala's Planaq carrier craft, using them as a base from which they can operate. These craft have been designed with no specific role in mind, instead, they have the ability to sufficiently perform multiple roles, and be outfitted with a variety of weapons dependent on tactical requirements. They are also able to be used in atmospheric operations, where they can be used as an alternative to more traditional aircraft. Unfortunately, their size also means that outfitting them with bluespace or warpdrives is useless due to the lack of space for the fuel required for a meaningful jump. Can be crewed by up to six Skrell, with a minimum requirement of two.

	\|-
	~~\| Ayoni~~
	~~\| Escort fighter~~
	~~\| Variable; anti-fighter-focused armaments or point-defence weaponry~~
	\|Only slightly larger than the Eyriqxoq, Ayoni spacecraft are used as escorts for much larger and slower spacecraft within the Qukala, protecting against ships of similar size and incoming missiles. Ayoni can be armed with weapons that focus on disabling other spacecraft or intercepting incoming missiles, and will make up a large part of a Planaq carrier's complement. While also capable of atmospheric operations, these craft are designed purely with defending other ships during space combat in mind. Ayoni craft have a similar issue to Eyrixox craft in that they are still too small to effectively use warp or bluespace drives, relying on Planaq carriers for long-distance travel. Can be crewed by up to six Skrell, with a minimum requirement of two.

	\|-
	~~\| Qrolis~~
	~~\| Strikecraft~~
	~~\| Precision weapons and explosives, specialised electronic warfare suites~~
	\| A specialised type of craft, Qrolis spacecraft are equipped with stealth systems that allow for sensor invisibility, advanced technology that can easily decapitate other vessels' computer systems - whilst also protecting against the same kind of intrusion - and a specialised propulsion system that further masks its signature. Qrolis have a reputation amongst Marauder groups in the Traverse due to their comparative strength to the retrofitted civilian vessels they face, being able to rapidly descend on an unaware Marauder vessel and disabling it before it can retaliate. In reality, Qrolis are not particularly outstanding in performance compared to other Skrellian vessels, with their use of stealth technology being the reason why they have such an edge against Marauder vessels. Despite the reputation of these crafts, they are expensive to build, maintain, and train pilots for in comparison to the similarly-sized Ayoni or Eyriqxoq spacecraft, making them a rare sight outside of important battles or shows of force by the Qukala. Like other spacecraft of similar size, the Qrolis are incapable of independent warp or bluespace travel. Intended to be crewed by up to four Skrell.

	\|-
	~~\| Fexeq~~
	~~\| Destroyer~~
	~~\| Missiles, energy-based weaponry, torpedos~~
	\| Fexeq spacecraft are considerably larger than the craft above, with the role of acting as larger versions of Ayoni spacecraft; while Ayoni are outfitted for anti-fighter and anti-missile operations, the Fexeq-type ships are responsible for escorting larger vessels in a fleet against ships of equivalent or greater size. These ships make up the bulk of the Qukala navy, and are armed primarily with missiles and energy-based weapons capable of engaging most forms of spacecraft, while a few Fexeq in any given fleet may also carry torpedoes for heavier targets. While not intended to be carriers, some Fexeq craft do have limited space for fighter craft to dock, allowing them to lead patrols independent of the main fleet if required. Outside of patrols or combat, Fexeq craft are deployed to protect installations within the Qukala-Median Treqki. Because of their size, they are incapable of atmospheric operations. Crews vary in size depending on the ship's current assignment but can be safely operated with a skeleton crew numbering in the dozens, while a full crew complement can be in the low hundreds depending on how many systems are installed on the vessel. Most Fexeq craft see considerably reduced combat readiness as phoron rationing impacts their energy weaponry, with most retrofits downgrading their weapon batteries to lower grade, pre-phoron versions.

	\|-
	~~\| Qaqii~~
	~~\| Cruiser~~
	~~\| Missiles, energy-based weapons, cannon batteries~~
	\| The largest spacecraft after the Planaq, Qaqii have the ability to perform multiple roles where firepower, as opposed to precision, is required. Qaqii are usually employed against large opposing spacecraft, heavily fortified static targets, and to a lesser extent as psychological tools when dealing with planetary unrest in the Traverse. They employ the same weapons as destroyers, but scaled up to account for their increased size, along with one of the rare examples of Skrell utilising ballistic weaponry. While missiles and energy-based weapons are the standard in the Qukala, Qaqii will also utilise cannon batteries intended for use against static targets, or rarely against ships if heavily outmatched and desperate. Just like the Fexeq destroyers, these spacecraft are unable to perform atmospheric operations. Qaqii cruisers, while larger, require around the same amount of crew as Fexeq destroyers. While originally an oddity for the Federation’s fleet, the Qaqii’s ballistic batteries have made it more viable with its lowered dependence on phoron-based energy weaponry. Speculation of future Qaqii craft experimenting with full ballistic weaponry has made it a source of controversy.

	\|-
	~~\| Planaq~~
	~~\| Carrier~~
	~~\| Short-range weapons, point-defence systems~~
	\| The largest spacecraft deployed throughout the Qukala, Planaq craft act as the carriers and flagships for Qukala fleets. Although lightly armed in comparison to other vessels, they do have a small array of weapons intended to protect against incoming fire or harassers that get too close to the ship. The main 'weapon' of the Planaq is its multiple decks of hangar bays that house and maintain the fighter craft assigned to the carrier. Planaq craft are rarely utilised outside of major military operations, and are instead relegated to patrolling the inner systems or the Qukala-Median Treqki. While unable to perform atmospheric operations itself, these vessels will enter orbit while their fighters enter the planet's atmosphere. The crew required to effectively operate one of these vessels is in the thousands, although realistically only around a thousand crewmembers will operate a Planaq carrier when the ship isn't assigned to a mission.

	\|-
	~~\| Priiq~~
	~~\| Battlecarrier~~
	~~\| Drone fabrication bays, short-range weapons, point-defence systems, unknown other armaments~~
	\| Information regarding Priiq battlecarriers is scarce, with the Federation only providing the bare minimum necessary to convey the capabilities of the class to its adversaries. Only one ship of this type is known to exist: the NFV Qheles, which can be found mothballed in orbit of Qerrbalak unless required. From recent events where the NFV Qheles was deployed against Admiral Beauchamp, a former warlord in the Human Wildlands, typical Priiq vessels are equipped with drone fabrication bays, short-range weapons, and standard systems expected of large scale military vessels. Due to its size, it cannot perform atmospheric operations. It is unknown if there are proper hangar bays similar to Planaq carriers, or how many crew members are required to man it. Considering its rare usage, as well as comments by Weashbi Jrugl that it would be difficult to maintain it during the current phoron crisis, the resources required to operate and maintain such a large vessel are almost prohibitively expensive. The Nralakk Federation is known to not allow crewmembers to leave the Federation if they worked aboard these vessels. Leaked documents regarding the NFV Qheles being out of commission as its fuel costs are considered far too great to allow continued usage, and is slated to be refitted under a new designation as an orbital defence platform for Qerrbalak.
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	===Directory of Internal Security===		===Directory of Internal Security===
	The Nralakk Federation’s vast networks of surveillance networks and enforcers are controlled by the '''Directory of Internal Security (NFDIS)''', which is one of the largest organs of the government. Due to the substantial size of the Federation’s domestic security operations, the NFDIS is divided into planetary administrative divisions called Districts, which have a vast amount of autonomy from the NFDIS itself, instead receiving their directives from their respective planetary council. The inherent fluidity of the NFDIS means that all Kalas are essentially of equal importance with no staggering, beyond that the Districts themselves are ultimately led by their ~~planetary council~~. Below that, the number of divisions and their sizes is dependent on the given planet’s proximity to the Nralakk system, but the universal base unit is a Station, which contains the necessary facilities to oversee the entire security of a rural region or city. Within ~~these stations are multiple types of agents; an agent monitoring domestic intelligence~~ is ~~called~~ a ~~Nlomkala~~, ~~or Wake Enforcer; an agent monitoring the Srom is called~~ a ~~Sromkala~~, or ~~Dream Enforcer; and an agent performing security and policing duties~~ is ~~called a Qekala~~, ~~or Home Enforcer~~. The DIS is currently led by Executive Director '''Gelqai'nelusa Iqo'ujin''', the former District Director of Qerrbalak, and a veteran in the internal security apparatus known for their integrity and numerous successful anti-corruption campaigns within the Kala.		The Nralakk Federation’s vast networks of surveillance networks and enforcers are controlled by the '''Directory of Internal Security (NFDIS)''', which is one of the largest organs of the government. Due to the substantial size of the Federation’s domestic security operations, the NFDIS is divided into planetary administrative divisions called Districts, which have a vast amount of autonomy from the NFDIS itself, instead receiving their directives from their respective planetary council. The inherent fluidity of the NFDIS means that all Kalas are essentially of equal importance with no staggering, beyond that the Districts themselves are ultimately led by their District Director. Below that, the number of divisions and their sizes is dependent on the given planet’s proximity to the Nralakk system, but the universal base unit is a Station, which contains the necessary facilities to oversee the entire security of a rural region or city. Within individual Stations, structure is fluid without a consistent hierarchy, where a Kala may be elevated to lead for a period of time, or until a task is completed, if it is considered necessary by the unit. The DIS is currently led by Executive Director '''Gelqai'nelusa Iqo'ujin''', the former District Director of Qerrbalak, and a veteran in the internal security apparatus known for their integrity and numerous successful anti-corruption campaigns within the Kala.

	====Domestic Surveillance====		====Domestic Surveillance====
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	====Law Enforcement====		====Law Enforcement====
	[[File:Nlom.PNG\|thumb\|right\|200px\|The emblem of the Wake and Dream Enforcers.]]		[[File:Nlom.PNG\|thumb\|right\|200px\|The emblem of the Wake and Dream Enforcers.]]
	The '''Qekala''' are the fist of the Federation’s security apparatus in skrell space. Only a fourth of the NFDIS is made up of Qekala operatives, who are responsible for general policework. The Qekala’s regular operations include regular patroles, providing security presence, warrant execution, emergency response, and have a significant portion of its staff dedicated towards intelligence and surveillance. Aspiring Qekala members are placed under rigorous scrutiny, testing athletic ability, legal knowledge, and general capability to respond with correct force and procedure. Qekala members are expected to operate amphibiously across multiple environments across the myriad environments in the Nralakk Federation. Non-skrell members, like the C’thur warriors of Vytel’s Brood, are employed in limited numbers for vaurca-majority regions. These Warriors are implanted with a loyalty implant, which equalises the Federation's orders to the same priority as a Queen's, with conflict of interests forcing a warrior to hibernate until resolved.		The '''Qekala''', or Home Enforcers, are the fist of the Federation’s security apparatus in skrell space. Only a fourth of the NFDIS is made up of Qekala operatives, who are responsible for general policework. The Qekala’s regular operations include regular patroles, providing security presence, warrant execution, emergency response, and have a significant portion of its staff dedicated towards intelligence and surveillance. Aspiring Qekala members are placed under rigorous scrutiny, testing athletic ability, legal knowledge, and general capability to respond with correct force and procedure. Qekala members are expected to operate amphibiously across multiple environments across the myriad environments in the Nralakk Federation. Non-skrell members, like the C’thur warriors of Vytel’s Brood, are employed in limited numbers for vaurca-majority regions. These Warriors are implanted with a loyalty implant, which equalises the Federation's orders to the same priority as a Queen's, with conflict of interests forcing a warrior to hibernate until resolved.

	In the Traverse region, Qekala are exclusively recruited from the planets they are stationed on, creating concerns for conflicts of interest between the Federation and their homes. Consequently, the Traverser Qekala receive much lower funding and equipment than their inner system counterparts, alongside higher scrutiny in their operations, with the NFDIS requiring intense loyalty and background checks on potential recruits. Alongside this, the day-to-day operations of the Qekala are not controlled by their planetary council, but rather the Wukala of said council, in order to ensure loyalty to the Federation is prioritised above all else.		In the Traverse region, Qekala are exclusively recruited from the planets they are stationed on, creating concerns for conflicts of interest between the Federation and their homes. Consequently, the Traverser Qekala receive much lower funding and equipment than their inner system counterparts, alongside higher scrutiny in their operations, with the NFDIS requiring intense loyalty and background checks on potential recruits. Alongside this, the day-to-day operations of the Qekala are not controlled by their planetary council, but rather the Wukala of said council, in order to ensure loyalty to the Federation is prioritised above all else.

	===Directory of External Security===		===Directory of External Security===
	While the Nralakk Federation maintains ample protection of internal security against domestic agitators, they recognise that foreign actors are now a much greater threat in the modern day, with foreign influence even affecting the Traverser rebels during the [[The_Phoron_Scarcity:_Skrell_Arc\|Q’elpi]] [[Change_on_the_Horizon_Arc\|Systems]] crisis. ~~As a response, the~~ '''Directory of External Security (NFDES)''', ~~whose diverse range of operations have led to its unique structure compared to~~ its ~~domestic counterpart, was formed~~.The NFDES is divided into three Sections, which are the Intelligence Section, Covert Actions Section, and Defence Section. ~~These sections are defined as their own Kala: an agent of~~ the ~~Intelligence Section is called a '''Ruupkala''', or Intelligence Enforcer; an agent of~~ the ~~Covert Actions Section is called a '''Tupkala'''~~, ~~or Covert Enforcer; and an agent of~~ the Defence Section is ~~called a '''Qukala''', or Star Enforcer~~. The NFDES is currently led by Executive Director '''Ripalji Guyuo''', a former operative of the Covert Actions Section, and close associate of Weashbi Jrugl, ascending to replace their predecessor immediately after Jrugl’s appointment.		While the Nralakk Federation maintains ample protection of internal security against domestic agitators, they recognise that foreign actors are now a much greater threat in the modern day, with foreign influence even affecting the Traverser rebels during the [[The_Phoron_Scarcity:_Skrell_Arc\|Q’elpi]] [[Change_on_the_Horizon_Arc\|Systems]] crisis. The '''Directory of External Security (NFDES)''' is the first line of defence against this ever present concern, handling all matters which could affect the Federation from outside its borders. The NFDES is divided into three Sections, which are the Intelligence Section, Covert Actions Section, and Defence Section. Below that, the NFDES operates the same non-hierarchical structure used by their internal security counterparts, although the Defence Section is an exception. The NFDES is currently led by Executive Director '''Ripalji Guyuo''', a former operative of the Covert Actions Section, and close associate of Weashbi Jrugl, ascending to replace their predecessor immediately after Jrugl’s appointment.

	====Foreign Operations====		====Foreign Operations====
	[[File:Tup.PNG\|thumb\|right\|200px\|The emblem of the Covert Enforcers.]]		[[File:Tup.PNG\|thumb\|right\|200px\|The emblem of the Covert Enforcers.]]
	The prestigious Intelligence and Covert Actions Sections serve as the Federation’s first line of defence against foreign threats, maintaining offices for every nation in the Spur. These two Sections conduct their activities under the umbrella category of Foreign Operations, and work in tandem to perform the widest berth of duties of any security organisation. These duties include intelligence gathering, counter-intelligence, monitoring skrell outside of the Federation (both citizen and not), maintaining networks of undercover operatives in foreign national organisations, and assassinations—though no assassination attempt has ever been confirmed to have been approved by the Nralakk ~~Federation~~. This position at the forefront of skrell security has made the Foreign Operations component of the NFDES a highly desirable position for well-performing citizens, and is a valuable pathway towards a successful political career. The Ruupkala are rumored to monitor the fabled “Drylist,” which supposedly holds the names of all skrell living abroad who have performed deductive behaviors against the Nralakk Federation, displayed worrying ideals, joined an opposing faction, or renounced their citizenship. Some theorize that this list even covers non-skrell who may pose a threat to the Federation. The Drylist, however, remains an openly debunked conspiracy theory by the Nralakk Federation, and no official list has ever been discovered or produced.		The prestigious Intelligence and Covert Actions Sections serve as the Federation’s first line of defence against foreign threats, maintaining offices for every nation in the Spur. These two Sections conduct their activities under the umbrella category of Foreign Operations, and work in tandem to perform the widest berth of duties of any security organisation. These duties include intelligence gathering, counter-intelligence, and monitoring skrell outside of the Federation (both citizen and not), all handled by the '''Ruupkala''', or Intelligence Enforcers. Charged with maintaining networks of undercover operatives in foreign national organisations, and assassinations—though no assassination attempt has ever been confirmed to have been approved by the Nralakk Federation—are the '''Tupkala''', or Covert Enforcers. This position at the forefront of skrell security has made the Foreign Operations component of the NFDES a highly desirable position for well-performing citizens, and is a valuable pathway towards a successful political career. The Ruupkala are rumored to monitor the fabled “Drylist,” which supposedly holds the names of all skrell living abroad who have performed deductive behaviors against the Nralakk Federation, displayed worrying ideals, joined an opposing faction, or renounced their citizenship. Some theorize that this list even covers non-skrell who may pose a threat to the Federation. The Drylist, however, remains an openly debunked conspiracy theory by the Nralakk Federation, and no official list has ever been discovered or produced.

	====Defence====		====Defence====
	[[File:Qukala.PNG\|thumb\|right\|200px\|The emblem of the Star Enforcers.]]		[[File:Qukala.PNG\|thumb\|right\|200px\|The emblem of the Star Enforcers.]]
	~~The Nralakk Federation’s Defence Section has kept a unique structure in light of the lack of all-out war or broad conflict in its borders.~~ The Defence Section is regarded by most within the skrell security community as an unfortunate necessity to combat piracy in the less civilised Traverse, other border regions, and frontiers. The Qukala ~~that~~ make up the Defence Section have a very poor standing in the Traverse, where they are most widespread and responsible for enforcing an extensive anti-piracy mandate—being viewed by many Traversers as unnecessary military policing. This reputation has not left the Defence Section unscathed, and is reflected in its relatively small size, equipment, and funding compared to other branches of Federal security, and a miniscule force when compared to their Solarian neighbours. The lack of interest in the Defence Section has since been capitalised on by the C’thur Hive, particularly Queen Vytel, as vaurca warriors are perfectly suited to EVA operations, as well as acting as an intimidating force against pirates. These C’thuric Warriors have a Federation-designed loyalty implant much like their Qekala siblings. Although the injection of C’thur warriors has been an undeniable success, the effort was not enough to prevent the Federation’s [[The_Phoron_Scarcity:_Skrell_Arc\|recent]] [[Change_on_the_Horizon_Arc\|embarrassments]] in the Traverse region. Aside from their regular duties, the Qukala are responsible for providing the security for Federation embassies, consulates, and diplomats serving abroad.		The Defence Section is regarded by most within the skrell security community as an unfortunate necessity to combat piracy in the less civilised Traverse, other border regions, and frontiers. The '''Qukala''', or Star Enforcers, make up the Defence Section and are organised unlike their sibling Kala, where their various ship departments maintain senior Lead Enforcers who form a council structure to command their given vessel without a designated captain. Unlike other navies who operate a permanent fleet structure, each Qukala vessel is subordinate to the Defence Section itself, which may organise patrol groups and temporary task forces as needed. The Qukala have a very poor standing in the Traverse, where they are most widespread and responsible for enforcing an extensive anti-piracy mandate—being viewed by many Traversers as unnecessary military policing. This reputation has not left the Defence Section unscathed, and is reflected in its relatively small size, equipment, and funding compared to other branches of Federal security, and a miniscule force when compared to their Solarian neighbours. The lack of interest in the Defence Section has since been capitalised on by the C’thur Hive, particularly Queen Vytel, as vaurca warriors are perfectly suited to EVA operations, as well as acting as an intimidating force against pirates. These C’thuric Warriors have a Federation-designed loyalty implant much like their Qekala siblings. Although the injection of C’thur warriors has been an undeniable success, the effort was not enough to prevent the Federation’s [[The_Phoron_Scarcity:_Skrell_Arc\|recent]] [[Change_on_the_Horizon_Arc\|embarrassments]] in the Traverse region. Aside from their regular duties, the Qukala are responsible for providing the security for Federation embassies, consulates, and diplomats serving abroad.

	Following the reforms agreed upon by the now-defunct Independent Traverser Movement and the Federation, the NFSC was tasked with training a local defence force comprised of loyal volunteers in the Traverse with the aim of providing some relief to overextended Qukala forces in anti-piracy operations. To accomplish the creation of this auxiliary force, Qukala stationed in the Traverse began recruiting, organising, and training forces of loyal Traversers which would be called the Qehalak, or Homeguard. An individual Qehalak is typically a part-time reservist for the Federation’s frontier, who is expected to pick up arms and assist any Kala when called upon, however in Traverse Councils with a small Kala presence, Qehalak can be organised into full-time border security, under the guidance of a senior Qukala attaché.		Following the reforms agreed upon by the now-defunct Independent Traverser Movement and the Federation, the NFSC was tasked with training a local defence force comprised of loyal volunteers in the Traverse with the aim of providing some relief to overextended Qukala forces in anti-piracy operations. To accomplish the creation of this auxiliary force, Qukala stationed in the Traverse began recruiting, organising, and training forces of loyal Traversers which would be called the Qehalak, or Homeguard. An individual Qehalak is typically a part-time reservist for the Federation’s frontier, who is expected to pick up arms and assist any Kala when called upon, however in Traverse Councils with a small Kala presence, Qehalak can be organised into full-time border security, under the guidance of a senior Qukala attaché.