The |BAAF|

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This is our BAF faction, throwing it up here so its now at your mercy. If you've got any issues or think the form will give you major sleeping trouble, please don't hesitate to post.

Just to clear a few things up first:
We're not the BAF|
We're all Australian (which makes us pretty much a timezone faction at the moment)
There are not a Thousand Islands in 'Thousand Island' Sauce. Its a lie.

The BAAF, or Bretonian Armed Auxiliary Force, is a division of the Bretonian Armed Forces. Initially called the Bretonian Auxiliary Irregulars, the new squadron was to be a highly adaptable fighting force capable of operating independently from regular the BAF. The unit was commissioned just prior to the Bretonian-Kusari in 811AS, as a response to increased interest of Kusari in the Tau systems. Originally primarily made up of raw recruits and semi retired officers of the BAF, the officers were given permission to recruit any and all 'undesirables' from the BAF. Simulators were only to be used if absolutely necessary, the officers deemed that the recruits needed as much time in the actual cockpit as possible. The unit was ushered into deployment within the Dundee system in the year 812AS with very little fanfare.

After a year of deployment in Dundee the squadron was finally given the green light. Due to the unorthodox nature of the unit and their training, the unit was unjustly ridiculed by some as a failure. Midway though 813, the Battleship Stirling is deployed to Dundee to participate in wargames, along with an escort of several fighter and bomber wings, to test the mettle of the new squadron. After a 2 hour engagement the Stirling is destroyed by the unit, though not with the BAF giving a proper account of themselves. It was the beginning of a long friendly rivalry between the crew of the Stirling and the BAAF. The next day Stirling redeployed to Tau 31.

Kusari launch their major offensive into Tau 31 in the year 814. Redeployed to the frontline, the BAAF pilots flew shoulder to shoulder with their counterparts in the BAF. During the final Kusari push through the Tau system, the BAAF lead a medical convoy carrying wounded through the Dundee jumphole. The Kusari pursuit was hampered at the jumphole by a ferocious defence from the BAAF. After losing a Battleship in the fighting, Kusari detonated a nuclear device near the Dundee jumphole vaporising the ice rocks and destroying several BAAF pilots unable to jump through to safety. The area remains mostly clear of debris to this day.

In 816, after the withdrawal into the Dundee system, the BAAF continue to hold the flank of the Bretonian line, employing increasingly bold guerrilla tactics on KNF military assets and convoys throughout Tau 31. Battleship Stirling arrives in Dundee to assist in securing the system.

817 BAAF lose contact with a recon patrol in Tau 31, hours later Kusari forces capture Glasgow station and Leeds jumpgate in a surprise attack. A smaller Kusari offensive is launched on Dundee. The BAAF successful repel the enemy forces driving them back through the jump hole. Battleship Stirling receives reports of a BAF victory at LD14. BAF solidifies its position in Dundee in preparation for a flanking strike on the Tau System.

Today the BAAF can mostly be found within the Dundee system keeping the flank of the BAF secure. Over the course of the war strong ties were developed to the regular BAF, often displayed as mild rival between the two. Concern over the external nature of the force has been raised by members of the BAF; however the BAAF still retain its independence. BAAF forces are only answerable to the select members of the Ministry of Defence and the Queen herself. Though doubt has been raised over who would actually want to command the infamously rough troops.

Hostile
Phantoms
Sirius Coalition Revolutionary Army
Corsairs
Kusari
Xenos
Lane Hackers
Colonial Remnant
Bretonian Buccaneers


Unfriendly
Red Hessians
Mollies
Gaians


Neutral
Independent Miners Guild
Blood Dragons
Rheinland Military
Zoners
Those not mentioned elsewhere


Friendly
Gateway
Liberty Security Force
Liberty Navy
Planetform
Bounty Hunters' Guild
Golden Chrysanthemums
Queen Carinas Privateers
Outcasts


Allied
Mandalorian Mercenaries
Bretonian Armed Forces
Bretonian Police Authority
Bowex
Bretonia Mining and Manufacturing

Ships

FIGHTERS

Hussar
Templar
Crusader
Paladin


BOMBERS

Challenger
Havoc Mk II


CAPITAL SHIPS

Bretonia Gunboat
Bretonia Destroyer


FREIGHTERS

Shire
Shetland
Border Worlds Transport


Guns

Starbeam
Bluebell Chaingun
Adv. Starbeam
Stunpulse
Heavy Starbeam
Adv. Stunpulse
Bluebell Chain Gun
Skyrail
Ripper
Adv. Skyrail
Adv. Ripper
Eco Chain Gun
Flashpoint
Sunrail
Dissolver
Imp. Flashpoint
Debilitator
Adv. Sunrail
Adv. Dissolver
Imp. Sunrail
Splitter
Wildfire Chain Gun
Adv. Flashpoint
Adv. Debilitator Mk I
Adv. Debilitator Mk II
Heavy Flashpoint
Imp. Debilitator Mk I
Imp. Debilitator Mk II
Purple Goddess Chain Gun
Codename: DEFILER

Turrets

Bluebell Turret
Starbeam Turret
Stunpulse Turret
Eco Turret
Adv. Starbeam Turret
Skyrail Turret
Ripper Turret
Wildfire Turret
Debilitator Turret
Adv. Skyrail Turret
Adv. Ripper Turret
Adv. Dissolver Turret
Adv. Debilitator
Purple Goddess Turret
Advanced Dissolver
Transport Turret 1
Transport Turret 2
Transport Turret 3
Transport Turret 4
Slave Liner Turret
Bretonia Gunboat Primary Turret
Basic Gunboat Turret
Basic Cruiser Turret
Cruiser Battle Razor

Missles

Javelin
Eraser
Stalker
Slingshot
Windstalker
Sweeper
Catapult
Moonstalker
Lancer
Neutralizer
Sunstalker
Cannonball
Firestalker
Paralyzer
Sidewinder

Vice Admiral (V.Adml) - The commanding officer of the BAAF. Has final say on all matters relating to the BAAF.
Able to use Fighters, Bombers, Gunboats, Destroyers and Freighters
Captain (Cpt) - A high ranking member of the BAAF. Responsible for the smooth operation of combat wings, reporting directly to the Vice Admiral.
Able to use Fighters, Bombers, Gunboats, Destroyers and Freighters
Lieutenant (Lt) - A Senior flight officer capable of taking command of a combat wing to carry out the BAAF's objectives.
Able to use Fighters, Bombers, Gunboats and Freighters
Sergant (Sgnt) - The backbone of the BAAF. Sergeants are combat tested pilots; cool under pressure and decisive in combat.
Able to use Fighters, Bombers and Freighters
Midshipmen (Mid) - A new pilot in the BAAF. Typically under the guidence of Sergants and Lieutenants
Able to use Fighters and Bombers

Fighters/Bombers
|BAAF|Rank.Firstname.Lastname

Capital Ships/Freighters
HMAS.ShipName

Vice Admiral
Scarface

Captain
shed, Lafiel

Lieutenant
K Rudd, Oisin, Dunny

Sergent
Starkiller

Midshipman

Kyushu is not to be entered without permission from the Vice Admiral.
Midshipmen may not enter the Tau Systems alone.

Task of the BAAF

Securing the flank of the BAF

The Dundee system did not fall into the hands of the Kusari thanks to the valient efforts of the BAF
and BAAF personal stationed there. Through a combination of heavy patrolling and advanced reconassiance,
the BAAF continues to keep the system secure.

Harass Kusari Shipping

The BAAF often deploy heavy reconnaissance patrols and combat wings to disrupt the flow of supplies to
KNF and their installations throught the Tau systems.

Support the your Mates

The BAAF are authorised, where possible, to assist any Allies in distress.

Crush the Kusari

Annihilate all KNF vessels.


//So thats it, if you see us on the server come say hello.

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Abandon hope all ye who enter here.
Lord, Protect me from your followers.