History
The Republic was founded previous to the arrival in the Aria Phi system, to quickly establish a matter of rulership amongst the now fledgling human populus. It was chosen to be a democratic institution, with a President of the Republic as supreme authoritiy. Republican citizens are very patriotic, as they see their nation as a milestone of ancient values and morale, long forgotten by some. The Republic is characterised by battle cries like 'FOR FREEDOM' and similar random gibberish. Religion is of moderate importance, in general, although some elements of ancient fanaticism remain, like the New Baptist Church, of whom participating individuals seem to believe they're collectively being scammed and betrayed by a Legion of [insert improper name for homosexuals here], and that they're not actually on another planet than Earth. Needless to say their voices have ill carriage.
The Republic truly established itself, however, during the First Solar War, which took place almost immediately after the arrival of the then starting Four Nations. When the Lunaria made planetfall in a raging fast attempt to conquer Terra Nouveaux before the Republic could mount it's defenses, a massive conflict started between the RTN and Lunaria. SWI Raged on for a decade, and was only stopped because the Commonwealth of Brittany, the first nation to arise in Aria Phi, chose to intervene in the Republic's favour. After the war relationships between Lunaria and Terra Nouveaux remained sour, even though both nations prospered in the mean time.
After hundreds of years of relative peace, however, an incident which resulted in the destruction of the transport RTN Liberty ignited an even greater conflict between Lunaria and the Republic. While Lunaria joined forces with the Ryukyu Umbrella Corporation's mercenary group, the Republic found it's allies in the religious zealot that is the Commonwealth of Brittany. The war lasted for decades, and losses were heavy on both sides. It was only after the RUC lost interest in retaining it's contract with Lunaria and was bribed into service by the Allied Forces that Lunaria was finally defeated once more. The endless battles left the Republic in near ruïn; half of it's major cities needed to be rebuilt, and millions found their death.
Even so, the Republic has since rebuilt. It is now a prosperous nation, who's citizens remain equally patriotic as nearly a thousand years previous, and it is still a milestone of values and morale, as it seeks to improve the freedom of all human beings and end injustice amongs the stars. Ta-da-da-daaaah! R'PUBLIC! FUCK YEAH!
Armed Forces
As a self-declared peace-keeping institution, the RTN maintains an impressive naval force, alongside with well motivated and well trained ground pounders and marines.
Additional stills
Size Comparison between Liberty and Ottawa
Downloads
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Jackal class Patrol Corvette
The Jackal is a small patrol corvette that's wouldn't have much survivability must it participate in a large engagement. Usually, these are used as police vessel or as defense against minor groups of fighters, such as the infamous Lunarian hunting packs of SWII.
Armament
4x Medium Fluid Copper Load Coildriver
2x Light Guided Meson Particle Blaster
Coyote class Assault Frigate
The Coyote is a patrol vessel meant for border security, escorting larger ships and fighter defense. It's anti-ship weapons leave a lot to be desired, but it's capabilities in taking out fighter and bomber wings are impervious to a combat situation. The ship is fairly fast and maneuverable while retaining decent armour.
Armament
4x Dual Medium Solenoid Mass Driver
6x Medium Fluid Copper Load Coildriver
2x Quad AA Solenoid Mass Driver
4x Twin AA Solenoid Mass Driver
Ottawa class Battlecruiser
The Ottawa is the mainstay of the RTN fleet. As a powerful and versatile ship capable of reasonable speeds, it has gained a reputation of thrustorthiness amongst RTN commanders, and it is an effective weapon against most threats, barring capital ships.
Armament
2x Heavy Triple Nucleonic Warhead Equalizer Cannon
1x Heavy Triple Solenoid Mass Driver
6x Medium Dual Solenoid Mass Driver
6x Medium Single Solenoid Mass Driver
7x Quad AA Solenoid Mass Driver
4x Burst MKIX Annihilation Torpedo Tube (not visible on image)
Eisenhower class Command Carrier
A tall and imposing ship, the Eisenhower's most prominent feature is the massive hangar complex that dominates the ship's structure. WHile it's firepower is no more impressive than that of the Ottawa, it's real might lies in the ability to launch wings of fighters, bombers and gunships into a battle and direct missions from lightyears distance using advanced communications equipment.
Armament
1x Triple Nucleonic Warhead Equalizer Cannon
12x Medium Dual Solenoid Mass Driver
10x Heavy Fluid Copper Load Coildriver
18x Quad AA Solenoid mass Driver
8 Burst MKIX Annihilation Torpedo Tube
Liberty class Main Battleship
Named after the doomed transport that sparked the start of SWII, the Liberty class is the epitome of the Republic's technological superiority. It's propulsion systems are quite sophisticated, and the choice of refining and innovating upon older weapons such as mass drivers over using newer energy based weapons makes this ship very versatile, as well as a fearsome opponent to even the largest foes.
Armament
3x Heavy Triple Nucleonic Warhead Equalizer Cannons
2x Heavy Triple Solenoid Mass Driver
8x Medium Dual Solenoid Mass Driver
12x Medium Broadside Solenoid Mass Driver
15x Quad AA Solenoid Mass Driver
12x MKIX Annihilation Torpedo Tube
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Builders notes:
I know the ship doesn't look very AMEWICAN alltogether, but I like it and it's gonna stay this way. I'd rather come up with a historical event that makes red an important color to them than change the ship.
Pic is outdate, the upper flag is in the correct position and the missile pod is of course mirrored properly.
