Draconian Fighter Corps

Template:Branch-CivilWar-DFC The Draconian Fighter Corps was a department within the Draconian Armed Forces that operated independently of the Orders (Draconian command fleets) and smaller assault and escort fleets for the most part. They were based on the desert moon Schoibato in the Lorell system and also on the Charu Wheels shipyards in the Charu system.

History

When the Draconian Union was formed, the bulk of the Draconian Armed Forces was in massive capital ships, relying on sheer force in order to overwhelm the Sword Confederacy. The enemy forces quickly adapted to this and used starfighters to perform surgical strikes at both Draconian bases and fleets, causing the formation of the Draconian Fighter Corps in 3948 under Viscountess Aani Tahre.

During the corps early years, it was mostly attached to the Draconian Orders and Escort Fleets, assisting in the defense of systems and convoys. Following such victories as the second battle of Dreema and second battle of Queen-Mother's Pearls, the role of the corps expanded. Many starfighters were fitted with hyperdrives and units independent of the central fleet hierarchy were established. The Draconian Fighter Corps was also occasionally tasked with performing secret strikes on the enemy in so called Black Ops raids.

Vali Trini'qar was from her enlistment in 3963 one of the shining stars of the corps, earning such nicknames as "Spitfire" and "Baroness of Blood". Her piloting skills served as an example for the entire department, inspiring countless Hapans to enlist for lethal duty in the fighter corps every year.

Structure

• Administration
  • Black Ops (Independent of Draconian Navy)
  • Order Department (Attached to Draconian Command Fleets)
  • Assault Department (Attached to Draconian Assault Fleets)
    • Assault Wings
      • Standard Assault Wing
        • Lead Squadron (Miy'cal Interceptor)
          • Squadron (Druui Assault Bomber)
          • Squadron (Druui Assault Bomber)
          • Squadron (Druui Assault Bomber)
  • Escort Department (Attached to Draconian Escort Fleets)
    • Escort Wings
      • Standard Escort Wing
        • Lead Squadron (Miy'cal Interceptor)
          • Squadron (Miy'cal Interceptor)
          • Squadron (Miy'cal Interceptor)
          • Squadron (Miy'cal Interceptor)
  • Spitfire Department (Independent of the Draconian Navy)
    • Spitfire Wings (Dragon Nest)
      • Standard Spitfire Wing
        • Lead Squadron (Miy'cal Interceptor) (Battle Dragon)
          • Squadron (Miy'cal Interceptor) (Dragon Flight)
          • Squadron (Druui Assault Bomber) (Dragon Flight)
          • Squadron (Miy'cal Interceptor) (Dragon Flight)
            • 12xStarfighter (Hatchlings)