Fiction:Galactic Empire of Cyrannus/Imperial Navy

"The Imperial Navy is as vast as the space in which it patrols, the largest armada in the history of the galaxy and a symbol of the Empire's virtually limitless power."

- Encyclopædia Cyrannica

The Imperial Navy, also known as the Imperial Fleet or the Imperial Armada is the naval force of the Cyrannian Empire's military. The largest navy in the, the Imperial Navy fields millions of vessels capable of projecting Imperial might throughout the , from massive Star Dreadnoughts, Battlecruisers and Destroyers to smaller frigates, corvettes and starfighters.

The origins of the Imperial Navy can be traced back to the combatants of the, the United Republic and the , both of whom struggled for control over the galaxy. When declared the end of the war and the dissolution of both into a new Empire, the galaxy at large welcomed it with open arms, celebrating the inauguration of a new era of peace. However, while many hoped that such an era would be devoid of the weapons of war which had devastated the galaxy, the Emperor decreed a massive military build up. While Confederate vessels were scrapped, Republic ships and technologies were re-purposed by the Empire, which fired up the vast shipyards of, Ezduiin, Sluia Vas, Dusavali, and elsewhere, to provide a constant influx of warships capable of policing the vastness of space.

During the, the Navy played a crucial role in combating the , blockading key Vasubandian worlds in the southern Outer Rim and preventing the rebellion from spreading into the Empire's interior. Though much of the Navy was deployed in Cyrannus during this period of strife, significant fleets continued to reinforce the Empire's expansive extragalactic colonial sectors, while other fleets were deployed to, where the Navy was instrumental in conquering, and later holding, the mysterious. Almost a decade later, the Navy was faced with its greatest challenge when the began, pitting the Empire against the.

The Imperial Navy is commanded by the Galactic Emperor, as well as the equally mysterious individual known only as the Imperial Overseer. While their control over the Navy is largely nominal, their word—particularly that of the Emperor—is inviolable. Under the Emperor serves Imperial High Command, a body of joint chiefs that provide overall command structure to the vast armada, as well as strategic planning during wartime. Heading High Command are the Empire's highest ranking Grand Admirals, such as and, though individual admirals and commodores are bestowed with considerable autonomy in directing their fleets—a consequence of the vastness of the Navy and the space within which it serves.

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The Imperial Navy was formed in the immediate aftermath of the Republic's reorganization into the. It was one of the many organization to have its name changed to Imperial, indicating the Empire's desire to move away from the associations of the fallen Republic. Within two weeks of the Empire's rise, Tyrómairon began a purge of the Navy, insuring that his officers to loyal to Imperial Order above all else. Soon afterward, the Imperial Navy came to incompase the majority of planetary fleets, bringing them under the command of the Empire.

The Empire's first main campaign was expelling extragalactic Empires that refused to follow the Imperial mandate prohibiting extragalactic colonization of Cyrannus. The largest resistance to this came from who fought bravely, but were ultimately forced to flee the Navy. Under Zillum, a section of the Imperial Navy used secret Mornûnenduran intelligence to use a secret wormhole directly over the Rambo Capital. A massive battle raged over the planet, which eventually ended in victory for the Imperial Navy, effectively conquering Rambo Nation. However, firepower restrictions placed by the now conquered Rambo demanded that the Imperial starships serving in the Quadrants have lesser firepower than the mainstream variety. Other sections of the Navy began focusing on destroying rebel forces such as 's, which began the Outer Rim War against the Empire and the perceived tyranny of the Imperial Navy. Despite this, public opinion of the Navy remained very strong among the general populace of the Empire with officers serving in the military often being hailed as heroes for their acts of valour against the Confederate threat.

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Upon the outbreak of the and the beginning of the so-called Vasubandian Rebellion, the Imperial Navy was deployed against the rebel forces of Imperator, many of whom were former members of the fleet, such as  and , though their defection was not seen as being a particularly bad thing due to the lingering feeling of anti-Confederate sentiment throughout the Imperial Navy. A key event in the history of the Navy was the launch of the Imperial flagship Imperatore under the command of Grand Admiral Carandial. At around the same time, the Star Destroyers of the Imperial fleet were recalled briefly to the nearest Imperial starbase, where they were upgraded with the highly advanced Corona project.

Role
The Imperial Navy's primary role is the defense of Imperial held worlds against potential enemies, such as pirates and enemy invaders. However, another important role is the invasion of enemy controlled space, as well as border control and blockades. The Imperials also have no qualms in laying waste to enemy planets in a manner of minutes, (in some cases less) by using orbital bombardment, or the dreaded Base Delta Zero, the complete annihilation of a planet's surface. Even the smallest Imperial warships can smash most planetary shields. Other more extreme cases may call for utilising the power of black holes to send enemy ships or planets to oblivion or launching devices capable of warping space time itself.

The Imperial Navy is rather cosmopolitan, though the greater majority of its officers are either or. Public opinion of the Navy is generally very strong indeed, with most citizens believing it the most powerful force in the galaxy's history. As a segment of the Imperial Military, the Navy often works closely with the Imperial Army, Intelligence and the Inquisition. There is however some tension that exists particularly between the Navy and the Army, with naval officers often having a less than positive opinion about their Army colleagues. The fact that Inquisitors are permitted to usurp control over Navy vessels during an important mission also creates tension.

Officers
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Starships
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Special Groups
Imperial Naval Trooper=

Imperial Naval Troopers are elite troopers that serve the Imperial Navy. The Naval Troopers are taken from the very best of Imperial cadets and their training teaches them skills in advanced combat and training on how to survive in independently command. These soldiers are loyal to both the Emperor and the Imperial Navy equally, and their advanced uniform highlights their importance as a symbol of the Empire's power.

The Naval Troopers recruit from all Cyrannian species within the Empire's control, though and the  make up the vast majority of the force's numbers. They are known for their imposing black helmets and generally lack a sidearm, due to their postings on the advanced Star Destroyers of the Navy.





Trivia

 * Many of the ships of the Imperial Navy are based from ships from Star Wars.