The Council determined that a group of highly trained men and women would be the perfect complement to Starfleet's peace efforts, and commissioned the Federation Marine Corps. As the Romulan War had ushered in the dawn of the Starfleet, the first Klingon War, and the engagements with Klingon shock troops, made it clear that a specialized expeditionary force was needed. But it was soon discovered that the need to hold territory was of paramount importance. Granted, the power to devastate a planetary surface without even setting foot on it was a strong deterrent, but it was not at all suited to subtler methods of preventing hostility or subduing terrorists.Įarly in its formation, the Federation realized it needed a security force to protect its own vessels and installations. Since its founding, in 2161, the United Federation of Planets had always centrally relied on its Starfleet to provide military defense in times of trouble, whether it be defending the Neutral Zone against threat incursions, preventing hostile takeover by an alien force, or leading negotiations during civil wars between Federation members. Two (2) Battalions, One (1) Scout Platoon Three (3) Brigades, One (1) Armored Regimentįive (5) Regiments, One (1) Scout Battalion Every Company was a pair of Platoons of five Squads, each made of three Fire Teams of four Marines.įive (5) Corps, One (1) Artillery Brigade, One (1) Ranger Brigade A Regiment was two Battalions of five Companies each, plus an extra Platoon of scouts. A brigade had five Regiments and a Battalion of Marine Scouts. Every corps had three Divisions, each made up of three Brigades and an Armored Regiment. Within each expeditionary force were five Corps, plus a Brigade each of Artillery and Marine Rangers. The SFMC was split into ten numbered Expeditionary Forces. They train for many combat scenarios including hostage recovery, rescue of Federation citizens caught in the midst of civil war, as well as full ground based combat. As a result of their mixed land and space role, Marine forces were mainly specialized in amphibious (figuratively 'of two worlds') assaults using infantry, armour, artillery, air/spacecraft, and watercraft. Unlike security, Marines do not walk a patrol, investigate crime or administer the brig and unlike tactical, Marines did not operate the ship's weaponry. They also served as a landing force securing an area for transporter or shuttle landing. Marine detachments were stationed aboard starships and bases where they assisted the crew in battles, in boarding enemy ships, and conducting planetary actions, as well as assisting in the defense of Federation installations. The primary role of the Marines within the fleet was to maintain a well armed offensive and defensive force for rapid deployment anywhere within Federation and outlying space. The Commanding officer of the SFMC held the rank of Force Marshall, which was equivalent to Fleet Admiral. Hunter Class Destroyers are small but swift support vessels for the fleet.The Starfleet Marine Corps (abbreviated SFMC) was a descendant of naval infantry, based upon marines and army infantry of many Federation member planets.Īs with the Starfighter Corps and Starfleet Intelligence, the SFMC was an autonomous branch of the Starfleet Operating Forces, falling under the jurisdiction of the Starfleet Commander-in-Chief, but not under the auspices of Starfleet itself. Gladius Class Frigates offer is the workhorse of the Space Marine fleet with a basic but effective weapons layout. Nova Class Frigates are lance-armed attack vessels used to harass enemy ships. The Battle Barge can launch Thunderhawks.Ĭruisers: Two Strike Cruisers form the core of the fleet.Įscorts: The escort section is really the only variety in the Space Marine list so I added some for each class. I don’t think this scales to large models but the scheme works well for BFG ships.īattleships: The Space Marine fleet only has one battleship in the form of the mighty Battle Barge of the Chapter. Followed by a Reikland Flesh wash and more drybrushing of yellow leading to yellow/white for the tips. The models are airbrushed in multiple coats of yellow over white. The yellow of the Imperial Fist Chapter isn’t something that I would ever attempt for a full army, but it seemed worth a try for a small fleet. I couldn’t resist to add a small formation to my collection. Space Marine Fleets are powerful but small.
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