League's Defense Forces
| League's Defense Forces | |
|---|---|
 Emblem of the LDF | |
| Active | 25 May 2016[1] 27 June 2019[2] |
| Country |  The League |
| Type | Armed Forces |
| Size | 9 |
| Colors | Blue, Yellow, Red |
| Anniversaries | 25 May |
| Engagements | See engagements |
| Website | League's Defense Forces |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-Chief | Office of the Consulate |
| General of the Defense Forces |  New Makasta |
| Colonel |  DinoNet |
| Insignia | |
| Flag |  |
The League's Defense Forces, abbreviated as the LDF, is the national military of The League. The League's Defense Forces was established on 25 May 2016 as the Armed Forces of the Republic and was officially made a division of The League Department of Defense on 27 June 2019 until it was abolished on 26 May 2021.[2]
The serving General of the Defense Forces is New Makasta since 16 May 2021. The League's Defense Forces have participated in several engagements, including the UCN–LCN War and the Wars of the Gentlemen's Coalition. The LDF resumed liberation, defending, and detag operations on 20 February 2021 and joined Libcord on 21 February 2021.[3][4]
Contents
History
The Armed Forces of the Republic (LCNAF) was established on 25 May 2016 by Quebecshire.[1] It was primarily managed by Andrew Du and Quebecshire for most of its history. In 2017 and 2016, the LCNAF was known to operate on a small scale on Libcord and within FORGE.
On 13 February 2021, the Armed Forces of the Republic received new medals, new insignia, and new ranks.[5] On 17 February 2021, the Consulate of the Republic that The League was "revitalizing" the Armed Forces of the Republic for "a new era of function and inter-regional participation" with Libcord.[6][7]
The LCNAF is committed to the ideals of defending and regional sovereignty and we hope to be able to use our resources and the available manpower that we are able to prepare to further these goals. We have spoken to First Warden Tim-Opolis of The Order of the Grey Wardens about restoring our presence in Libcord and have decided to begin allowing new entries into the LCNAF today.
— Quebecshire on behalf of the Consulate of the Republic and the Defense Administration, 17 February 2021[6]
The LCNAF officially joined the umbrella defender organization Libcord on 21 February 2021.[4]
On 22 March 2021, the Armed Forces of the Republic was renamed to the League's Defense Forces (LDF) following the regional transfer program.
On 23 November 2021, the LDF was awarded The Anarchotopia Award alongside several other organizations, and organizationally won The Best Newcomer Award in the Fourteenth Annual Defender Awards.[8]
On major update of 16 June 2022, the LDF participated in the overall one update defense record with Libcord, which comprised of the defense of 177 regions.[9][10]
Structure
Command
Personnel
- Consulate
- Creeperopolis (WA-locked 16)
- Quebecshire (304)
- Paleocacher (101)
- General of the Armed Forces
- New Makasta (480)
- Colonel
- DinoNet (124)
- Sergeant
- Corporal
- Ajakanistan (16)
- Private
- South Malayan (5)
- Sol (5)
- Cyaria (1)
- East Yourtanad (7)
- Reserves
- The Tirol Region (18)
- Terranihil (40)
- Gjorka (9)
- Dolayasia (4)
- Karimun Jawa (2)
- Formerly
- Spode Humbled Minions (59)
- Amaan land (1)
- DeltaSpruce (3)
- Dragons of Power (1)
- The Constitutional Republic of Zion (7)
- Eminople (22)
- Greater Sacramento (3)
- Icaris (3)
- Lyoa (61)
- Malgax (3)
- Protocol Rendezvous (2)
- The Black Hat Organization (1)
- The New Fandom Republic (79)
- Willdavie (1)
- Xusma (3)
- The Legion of Mankind (1)
- Washingtonian Republic (25)
- Somner (1)
- Scandotava (6)
Ranks and insignia
Rank and insignia history
The current LDF rank and insignia were formalized on 13 February 2021. The historical LDF rank and insignia were in effect until 13 March 2018.[11]
In the historical system of ranking, promotion was earned either by direct promotion by the General of the Defense Forces or by naturally gaining "points" through participating in liberation, support, defense, and detag operations.[1] Liberation operations gained an individual 1.5 "points," support and defense operations gained an individual 1 "point," and detag operations gained an individual .5 "points."[1]
Officers
| Class | O-9 | O-8 | O-7 | O-6 | O-5 | O-4 | O-3 | O-2 | O-1 |
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| Class | O-9 | O-8 | O-7 | O-6 | O-5 | O-4 | O-3 | O-2 | O-1 |
| 2021 |  |
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Enlisted
| Class | E-8 | E-7 | E-6 | E-5 | E-4 | E-3 | E-2 | E-1 |
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| Class | E-8 | E-7 | E-6 | E-5 | E-4 | E-3 | E-2 | E-1 |
| 2021 |  |
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General of the Defense Forces
| Portrait | General of the Defense Forces (Birth–Death) |
Term of office & mandate Duration in years and days |
Party | Ref. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
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Conservative States of New America (2016–) |
25 May 2016 |
after 3 June 2016 |
Military | [12] |
| c. 9 days | ||||||
| 2 | 
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Andrew Du (2016–) |
after 3 June 2016 |
16 August 2016 |
Military | [13] |
| c. 74 days | ||||||
| – | 
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Vacant | 16 August 2016 |
late August 2016 |
– | |
| c. 15 days | ||||||
| 3 |
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Andrew Du (2016–) |
late August 2016 |
August 2017 |
Military | |
| c. 335 days | ||||||
| 4 |
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Gerryasomis (2016–2021) |
August 2017 |
before 13 March 2018 |
Military | |
| c. 224 days | ||||||
| – |
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Vacant | before 13 March 2018 |
12 May 2018 |
– | [2] |
| c. 60 days | ||||||
| 5 |
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Three Sicilian States (2016–2021) |
12 May 2018 |
22 May 2019 |
Military | |
| 1 year and 10 days | ||||||
| 6 | 
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The New Fandom Republic (2013–) |
22 May 2019 |
29 June 2019 |
Military | |
| 38 days | ||||||
| 7 |
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Icaris (2016–) |
29 June 2019 |
22 September 2019 |
Military | |
| 85 days | ||||||
| 8 | 
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Creeperopolis (2015–) |
22 September 2019 |
5 March 2021 |
Military | [14][15] |
| 1 year and 164 days | ||||||
| 9 | 
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Lyoa (2020–) |
5 March 2021 |
16 May 2021 |
Military | |
| 72 days | ||||||
| 10 |
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New Makasta (2018–) |
16 May 2021 |
Incumbent | Military | |
| 3 years and 220 days | ||||||
Colonel of the Defense Forces
| Portrait | Colonel (Birth–Death) |
Term of office & mandate Duration in years and days |
Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – |
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Vacant | 13 February 2021 |
22 February 2021 |
– |
| 9 days | |||||
| 1 |
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Lyoa (2020–) |
22 February 2021 |
5 March 2021 |
Military |
| 11 days | |||||
| – |
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Vacant | 5 March 2021 |
8 April 2021 |
– |
| 34 days | |||||
| 2 | 
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New Makasta (2018–) |
8 April 2021 |
16 May 2021 |
Military |
| 38 days | |||||
| 3 |
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DinoNet (2020–) |
16 May 2021 |
Incumbent | Military |
| 3 years and 220 days | |||||
Medals
Distinctions of Service to the Republic
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Individual medals
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Campaign medals
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Campaign Medal |
Campaign Medal |
Liberation Medal |
Liberation Medal |
Code of conduct
Current code of conduct
The current code of conduct was introduced on 19 February 2021.[22][dead link]
- Abide by the orders of the commanding officers and do not do anything in an LCNAF capacity as a member other than the explicit orders that have been given.
- Members are expected to represent the region and the Armed Forces of the Republic well to other regions and organizations.
- In times when members are not actively participating in or preparing for an operation, they are expected to be in the World Assembly on their main nation and endorsing the Director of Foreign Affairs.
Historical code of conduct
The Military Code of Conduct and Justice of the LCN was a compromise made on 9 July 2017 between Icaris and Quebecshire and Andrew Du.[note 8][23] It was discontinued on 13 March 2018.[11]
Oaths
Current oaths
The current LCNAF coats were established on 19 February 2021.[22]
- Officers' Oath
I, [name], having been appointed an officer in the League's Defense Forces, do solemnly affirm that I will support and defend The League and its interests against all enemies, foreign and domestic. I pledge to act in defense of the Consulate, Council, and Constitution of the Republic and to obey all conduct expectations set out for me, and to set an example for those I serve with.[22]
- Enlisted and Reserve Oath
I, [name], do solemnly affirm that I will support and defend The League and its interests against all enemies, foreign and domestic. I pledge to act in defense of the Consulate, Council, and Constitution of the Republic and to obey all conduct expectations set out for me, and to set an example for those I serve with.[22]
Historial oaths
- Oath of Commissioned Officers
I, [name], having been appointed an officer in the Armed Forces of the League, as indicated above in the grade of [rank] do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the League against all enemies, foreign and domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservations or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter; So help me God.[1]
- Oath of Enlistment
I, [name], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the League against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the Founders of the League, of the President of the League, of the Secretary of Defense of the League and of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations, the Constitution of the League, the Code of Law of the League and the Military Code of Conduct and Justice of the League. So help me God.[1]
Gallery
First flag of the LCNAF 
Second flag of the LCNAF 
Third flag of the LCNAF 
Fourth and current flag of the LDF 
Former seal of the LDF 
Anti-fascist flag of the LDF 
1984 themed LDF flag for Defender Olympics
See also
Notes
- ↑ Includes Quebecshire, Terranihil, and Paleocacher.
- ↑ Recipients of the Liberation Initiative Medal (10) – Calamari, Chalanka, Creeperopolis, Doge Republics, Gjorka, Icaris, Lyoa, The Black Hat Organization, The Constitutional Republic of Zion, The New Fandom Republic
- ↑ Recipients of the Longevity Service Medal (7) – Andrew Du, Eminople, Protocol Rendezvous, Quebecshire, Salisford, The Constitutional Republic of Zion, The New Fandom Republic
- ↑ Recipients of the Gentlemen's Coalition Campaign Medal (11) – Creeperopolis, Eminople, Gagium, Gjorka, Greater Sacramento, Lyoa, Quebecshire, Spode Humbled Minions, The New Fandom Republic, Three Sicilian States, Xusma
- ↑ Recipients of the Chaylia Campaign Medal (9) – Creeperopolis, DinoNet, Dolayasia, Icaris, New Makasta, Quebecshire, Spode Humbled Minions, South Malayan, The Tirol Region
- ↑ Recipients of the Warzone Europe Liberation Medal (8) – Cyaria, DinoNet, New Makasta, Paleocacher, Quebecshire, Terranihil, The New Fandom Republic, Zjaum
- ↑ Recipients of the Trovons Liberation Medal (15) – Ajakanistan, Christian Lindner, Democratic Sol Republic, DinoNet, Dolayasia, East Yourtanad, Iandrul, Karimun Jawa, New Makasta, Paleocacher, Preskovia, Quebecshire, Terranihil, The Tirol Region, Zjaum
- ↑ Quebecshire and Andrew Du were on the same side.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Andrew Du (26 December 2016). "LCN Armed Forces". NationStates. Government of The League. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Neo Polisophos (27 June 2019). "CRL #8 - An Act to Establish The League Defense Administrations and its Divisions". NationStates. The Republic of LCN Council Archive. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
- ↑ Quebecshire (20 February 2021). "The Republic of The League Armed Forces of the Republic Report - 20 February 2021". NationStates Forums. Consulate of the Republic. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ↑ Creeperopolis 2021, p. 1
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Quebecshire (17 February 2021). "Offices of the Consulate and Defense Administration – The Republic of The League – Armed Forces of the Republic". NationStates Forums. Consulate of the Republic and Department of Defense. p. 6. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ↑ Terranihil (17 February 2021). "The Armed Forces of the Republic of The League". The East Pacific Forums. Consulate of the Republic. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ↑ Kade Vasentius (23 November 2021). "The 2021 Defender Awards - The Award Ceremony". Nationstates Forums. The Union of Democratic States. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- ↑ Quebecshire (16 June 2022). "Breaking the update sound barrier". NationStates Forums. League's Defense Forces. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ↑ Grea (16 June 2022). "The Grey Wardens - 170+ CRUSHING DEFENSE RECORD". NationStates. The Grey Wardens. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Quebecshire (13 March 2018). "Referendum on the Status of the LCN". NationStates. Government of The League. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
- ↑ Conservative States of New America (3 June 2016). "Conservative States of New America". NationStates. Conservative States of New America. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ↑ Andrew Du (16 August 2016). "Resignation of Andrew Du (16 August 2016)". NationStates. Government of The League. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ↑ Eminople (22 September 2019). "Eminople on Creeperopolis as General of the Armed Forces". NationStates. Consulate of the Republic. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ↑ Quebecshire (22 September 2019). "Quebecshire on Creeperopolis as General of the Armed Forces". NationStates. Consulate of the Republic. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ↑ Quebecshire (11 August 2019). "LCN – Distinctions of Service". NationStates. Government of The League. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ↑ Creeperopolis 2021, p. 2
- ↑ Creeperopolis 2021, p. 3
- ↑ Quebecshire (9 August 2021). "Chaylia Liberated – New LDF Campaign Medal Established!". NationStates. League's Defense Force. p. 1. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ↑ Quebecshire (2 November 2021). "New Campaign Medal for the League's Defense Forces". NationStates. League's Defense Force. p. 1. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ↑ Quebecshire II (7 November 2021). "Siege of Trovons Won! New LDF Turnout Record". NationStates. League's Defense Force. p. 1. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 Creeperopolis (19 February 2021). "LCN – Armed Forces of the Republic". Armed Forces of the Republic. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ↑ Andrew Du (9 July 2017). "Military Code of Conduct and Justice of the LCN". NationStates. The League Defense Administration. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
Bibliography
- Creeperopolis (14 February 2021). "Medals of the Armed Forces". NationStates. Government of The League. pp. 1–3. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
Further reading
External links
- LCN Armed Forces (Andrew Du, 26 December 2016)
- LCN Armed Forces of the Republic (Creeperopolis, 19 February 2021)
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