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Line 125: While initially tied to individual divisions and corps, the reforms of Commanding Admiral [[David Peterson (27th c.)|David Peterson]] allowed for a measure of freedom for the Star League's WarShips. While some remained attached to the ground forces, and a few small or medium ships continued to operate alone or in pairs, others were combined in '''Squadrons''' of up to a dozen vessels capable of independent operation. A number of squadrons could combine into a '''Fleet'''.<ref name=HLTI34/> While initially tied to individual divisions and corps, the reforms of Commanding Admiral [[David Peterson (27th c.)|David Peterson]] allowed for a measure of freedom for the Star League's WarShips. While some remained attached to the ground forces, and a few small or medium ships continued to operate alone or in pairs, others were combined in '''Squadrons''' of up to a dozen vessels capable of independent operation. A number of squadrons could combine into a '''Fleet'''.<ref name=HLTI34/> − * A '''Line Squadron''' was the primary offensive formation of the Navy, packing both a terrific offensive punch and great resiliency, though not particularly agile. These squadrons were built around three or four battleships and/or carriers, protected by cruisers and frigates. + * A '''Line Squadron''' was the primary offensive formation of the Navy, packing both a terrific offensive punch and great resiliency though not particularly agile. These squadrons were built around three or four battleships and/or carriers protected by cruisers and frigates. * A '''Pursuit Squadron''' contained ships which sacrificed a measure of defensive fortitude for the speed and firepower necessary to chase down fleeing vessels. Battlecruisers and cruisers were the core of these squadrons, though lighter ships sometimes took their place. * A '''Pursuit Squadron''' contained ships which sacrificed a measure of defensive fortitude for the speed and firepower necessary to chase down fleeing vessels. Battlecruisers and cruisers were the core of these squadrons, though lighter ships sometimes took their place. * An '''Interdiction Squadron''' was the opposite of a pursuit squadron, designed less around chasing an opponent than containing them. As such they contained an eclectic mix of ships, from light corvettes to heavy cruisers, along with a contingent of marines and larger numbers of fighters and assault DropShips. * An '''Interdiction Squadron''' was the opposite of a pursuit squadron, designed less around chasing an opponent than containing them. As such they contained an eclectic mix of ships, from light corvettes to heavy cruisers, along with a contingent of marines and larger numbers of fighters and assault DropShips. − * A '''Fire-Support Squadron''' was attached to an Army formation, usually a corps though on occasion a division, to achieve space superiority and provide orbital bombardment. It consisted of a half-dozen cruisers and frigates, along with their supporting tenders. + * A '''Fire-Support Squadron''' was attached to an Army formation, usually a corps though on occasion a division, to achieve space superiority and provide orbital bombardment. It consisted of a half-dozen cruisers and frigates along with their supporting tenders. * An '''Escort Squadron''' consisted of cruisers and frigates with an effective mix of offensive, defensive and maneuverability traits, whose primary mission was the protection of other vessels. * An '''Escort Squadron''' consisted of cruisers and frigates with an effective mix of offensive, defensive and maneuverability traits, whose primary mission was the protection of other vessels. * A '''Reconnaissance Squadron''' primarily served as intelligence gatherers, typically consisting of lightweight fast ships like corvettes and destroyers with the occasional cruiser, though in battle they also served as pickets for larger formations. * A '''Reconnaissance Squadron''' primarily served as intelligence gatherers, typically consisting of lightweight fast ships like corvettes and destroyers with the occasional cruiser, though in battle they also served as pickets for larger formations.
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While initially tied to individual divisions and corps, the reforms of Commanding Admiral [[David Peterson (27th c.)|David Peterson]] allowed for a measure of freedom for the Star League's WarShips. While some remained attached to the ground forces, and a few small or medium ships continued to operate alone or in pairs, others were combined in '''Squadrons''' of up to a dozen vessels capable of independent operation. A number of squadrons could combine into a '''Fleet'''.<ref name=HLTI34/> | While initially tied to individual divisions and corps, the reforms of Commanding Admiral [[David Peterson (27th c.)|David Peterson]] allowed for a measure of freedom for the Star League's WarShips. While some remained attached to the ground forces, and a few small or medium ships continued to operate alone or in pairs, others were combined in '''Squadrons''' of up to a dozen vessels capable of independent operation. A number of squadrons could combine into a '''Fleet'''.<ref name=HLTI34/> | ||
| − | * A '''Line Squadron''' was the primary offensive formation of the Navy, packing both a terrific offensive punch and great resiliency | + | * A '''Line Squadron''' was the primary offensive formation of the Navy, packing both a terrific offensive punch and great resiliency though not particularly agile. These squadrons were built around three or four battleships and/or carriers protected by cruisers and frigates. |
* A '''Pursuit Squadron''' contained ships which sacrificed a measure of defensive fortitude for the speed and firepower necessary to chase down fleeing vessels. Battlecruisers and cruisers were the core of these squadrons, though lighter ships sometimes took their place. | * A '''Pursuit Squadron''' contained ships which sacrificed a measure of defensive fortitude for the speed and firepower necessary to chase down fleeing vessels. Battlecruisers and cruisers were the core of these squadrons, though lighter ships sometimes took their place. | ||
* An '''Interdiction Squadron''' was the opposite of a pursuit squadron, designed less around chasing an opponent than containing them. As such they contained an eclectic mix of ships, from light corvettes to heavy cruisers, along with a contingent of marines and larger numbers of fighters and assault DropShips. | * An '''Interdiction Squadron''' was the opposite of a pursuit squadron, designed less around chasing an opponent than containing them. As such they contained an eclectic mix of ships, from light corvettes to heavy cruisers, along with a contingent of marines and larger numbers of fighters and assault DropShips. | ||
| − | * A '''Fire-Support Squadron''' was attached to an Army formation, usually a corps though on occasion a division, to achieve space superiority and provide orbital bombardment. It consisted of a half-dozen cruisers and frigates | + | * A '''Fire-Support Squadron''' was attached to an Army formation, usually a corps though on occasion a division, to achieve space superiority and provide orbital bombardment. It consisted of a half-dozen cruisers and frigates along with their supporting tenders. |
* An '''Escort Squadron''' consisted of cruisers and frigates with an effective mix of offensive, defensive and maneuverability traits, whose primary mission was the protection of other vessels. | * An '''Escort Squadron''' consisted of cruisers and frigates with an effective mix of offensive, defensive and maneuverability traits, whose primary mission was the protection of other vessels. | ||
* A '''Reconnaissance Squadron''' primarily served as intelligence gatherers, typically consisting of lightweight fast ships like corvettes and destroyers with the occasional cruiser, though in battle they also served as pickets for larger formations. | * A '''Reconnaissance Squadron''' primarily served as intelligence gatherers, typically consisting of lightweight fast ships like corvettes and destroyers with the occasional cruiser, though in battle they also served as pickets for larger formations. | ||