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First Fleet

The Star Army of Yamatai's First Fleet is a strong, experienced organization of ships and soldiers based at Yamatai. The 1st SF is closely associated with the Ketsurui Clan and Ketsurui Fleet Yards and is commanded by Kessaku Irim.

The First Fleet's mission is to:

History

The First Fleet was formed in YE 22 as the Star Army of Yamatai's initial space fleet.

The 20s

In YE 22, the Taisho Ketsurui Chiharu became First Fleet's commanding officer and the fleet was assigned the mission of Space Warfare1). The First Fleet was core participant of the Fourth Elysian War when it began in YE 23. In YE 24, the First Fleet was commanded by Taisho Kitsurugi Yui2), then Chujo Ketsurui Mayame and was assigned the mission of Planetary Conquest3). During the Second Draconian War, the First Fleet defended the Ralfaris system in the First Battle of Ralfaris. During the Second Battle of Ralfaris (in YE 25 in the Ralfaris system), the First Fleet's flagship, GSS Ketsurui Chiharu, was destroyed by Elysian forces, resulting in the death of Ketsurui Chiharu4).

In YE 26, a major fleet restructuring reduced the amount of ships in the First Fleet from 3,336,847 starships to 3,210. In YE 29, a second major fleet size reduction occurred, changing the First Fleet into a Type 29 Fleet5) consisting of 284 ships6). It was commanded by Taisho Kessaku Irim.

The 30s

In YE 33, the First Fleet was a major participant in Battle of Yamatai, defeating the forces of the NMX and defending the homeworld in the battle that turned the tide of the Second Mishhuvurthyar War7).

The 40s

In YE 41, the First Expeditionary Fleet was disbanded due to heavy losses in the Kuvexian War and the First Fleet received a number of ships and personnel from it, including the YSS Eucharis and YSS Kaiyō II. At the same time, the fleet was massively expanding to become the Star Army's “main” fleet for defense of the Kikyo Sector.

In YE 43, the First Fleet fought in the massive Battle Of Glimmergold. While the mission was completed, the fleet lost First Fleet lost 3,882 Super Eikan-class Heavy Cruiser and 478 Sharie-class Battleships to the Kuvexian Navy's ships, which outnumbered friendly forces by more than double.

In YE 44, first fleet helped rescue survivors during the Arrival of the Norians. Among many ships present were the YSS Battle Of Yamatai and YSS Resurgence. In YE 44.9, the First Fleet transferred 3,000 Eikan-class cruisers back to the Nataria Fleet Depot to get closer to complying with the maximum fleet size of 5,000 ships allowed by law. This left the fleet with 4,303 Eikan-class cruisers and 902 Sharie-class battleships, plus 11 Izanagi dreadnaughts and miscellaneous smaller craft.

In YE 45, the First Fleet started a major re-organization8).

In YE 46, Irim's City built 100 Nozomi II-class Scouts for First Fleet9).

Important Ships

This section automatically lists named ships with pages that are listed as belonging to this fleet.

Fleet Composition by Ship Types

This section details the existing organization of the fleet.

Battleships and Heavy Cruisers are divided roughly evenly among the super-dreadnoughts as large task forces.

Logistics Support Division

These former ships are dedicated to transporting supplies and bringing supplies to combat fleets.

Medical and Rescue Group

Ready to respond to battlefield losses with rescue and medical support.

Name IRN Class Commander Status/Remarks
YSS Recovery II NJ-X1-M01 Minori-Class Hospital Ship - Active
NJ-X1-M02 Minori-Class Hospital Ship - Active
NJ-X1-M03 Minori-Class Hospital Ship - Active
NJ-X1-M04 Minori-Class Hospital Ship - Active
NJ-X1-M05 Minori-Class Hospital Ship - Active

Under the Military Buildup Limitations, the Minori is not considered a warship (it is a military support ship).

Starship Repair Group

These repair ships operate independently or in groups to fix damaged starships or to build structures for colonies.

Ship Name Ship IRN Ship Class Commander Status/Remarks
YSS Amorous NR-X1-01 Anri-Class Deep-Space Repair Vessel - Active
YSS Cocoon NR-X1-02 Anri-Class Deep-Space Repair Vessel - Active
YSS Love NR-X1-03 Anri-Class Deep-Space Repair Vessel - Active
YSS Pelican NR-X1-04 Anri-Class Deep-Space Repair Vessel - Active
YSS Sheath NR-X1-05 Anri-Class Deep-Space Repair Vessel - Active
YSS Battle Nurse NR-X1-06 Anri-Class Deep-Space Repair Vessel - Active
YSS Healer NR-X1-07 Anri-Class Deep-Space Repair Vessel - Active
YSS Shaman NR-X1-08 Anri-Class Deep-Space Repair Vessel - Active
YSS Promiscuous NR-X1-09 Anri-Class Deep-Space Repair Vessel - Active
YSS Senbu NR-X1-10 Anri-Class Deep-Space Repair Vessel Active

Fifth Division: Training Support Group

These ships provide training to members of the First Expeditionary Fleet, especially to new soldiers.

Name IRN Class Commander Status/Remarks
YSS Henry Chen NL-X1-T01 Henry Chen-class Training Ship - Active
YSS Foundation NL-X1-T02 Henry Chen-class Training Ship - Active
YSS Academy NL-X1-T03 Henry Chen-class Training Ship - Active

Under the Military Buildup Limitations, the Henry Chen are considered warships.

Support Institutions

Additional Resources

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1)
https://web.archive.org/web/20031017143019fw_/http://stararmy.com/gsa/fleets/index.html
2)
January 7, 2003 as seen on https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/ayenee76882/unit-submission-thread-t988.html
3)
https://web.archive.org/web/20040124110237fw_/http://bloodycatgirl.com/gsa/fleets/index.html
4)
https://stararmy.com/library/saga/text/archive_stararmy_p5.txt
5)
https://web.archive.org/web/20061127140601/http://stararmy.com/org/stararmy/fleets/organization/type_29_fleet.html
6)
https://web.archive.org/web/20061127134626/http://stararmy.com/org/stararmy/fleets/1st_fleet.html
7)
https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/threads/battle-of-yamatai-yuis-gamble.7103/
8)
https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/threads/first-fleet-to-undergo-major-reorganization.69984/#post-434403
9)
https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/threads/first-fleet-to-add-100-scout-ships.71756/
10)
replaced YSS Kaiyō