Organization: Compact Navy
Affiliation: The Compact of Humanity in Assembly
Branch Type: Spacefaring Military Force
Role: Defense, exploration, liberation, and strategic space operations
Summary:
The Compact Navy is the primary spacefaring military branch of the Compact of Humanity in Assembly, tasked with defending Compact territory, protecting trade routes, responding to extraterrestrial threats, and leading liberation or peacekeeping campaigns across human-settled space. Alongside the Compact Marines, who serve as its ground-combat counterpart, the Navy is one of the most technologically advanced and strategically vital institutions within the Compact.
The Compact Navy employs a hierarchical command structure. Notably, the rank of Force Admiral replaces the historical “Commodore,” reflecting modern naval sensibilities and a preference for clearer distinctions in senior command.
- Ensign
- Lieutenant, junior grade
- Lieutenant
- Lieutenant Commander
- Commander
- Captain
- Force Admiral
- Rear Admiral
- Vice Admiral
- Admiral
- Fleet Admiral – A unique position held by only one officer at a time, typically serving on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and often—but not always—as its Chair.
Notable Campaigns:
- The Gelt Incursion of 429 IE – The Navy led an attempted liberation of Amargosa, resulting in the loss of multiple vessels. Survivors, including the Ban Ki-moon crew, later aided the resistance with support and eventual evacuation.
- Gilead Reclamation Efforts – Though delayed in favor of securing Amargosa, earlier Navy strategy focused on retaking smaller, isolated colonies to use as staging areas.
Cultural Perception: Viewed as more formal and politically visible than the Colonial Guard, the Compact Navy garners immense respect and public attention. It often draws recruits from elite institutions and is seen as a path to high-level command or Assembly recognition.