174th Battle Group Handbook

+ This handbook is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the + 174th Battle Group, its structure, operations, and guidelines for + members. It serves as a reference for both new recruits and seasoned + members to ensure consistency and efficiency within the group. +

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Using This Handbook

+ This handbook is organized into sections that cover various aspects of + the 174th Battle Group. Each section is designed to provide clear and + concise information on specific topics. +

+ Members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the contents of + this handbook and refer to it regularly to ensure they are adhering to + the standards and expectations of the 174th Battle Group. +

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Departments

+ The 174th Battle Group is organized into several departments, each + responsible for specific functions and operations. These departments + include: +

+ Command: Responsible for overall leadership, + strategy, and decision-making. +
+ Operations: Responsible for planning and executing + missions. +
+ Human Resources: Manages recruitment, training, and + personnel welfare. +
+ Logistics: Manages supplies, equipment, and + transportation. +
+ Mining: Oversees resource extraction and + management. +

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Divisions

+ The 174th Battle Group is organised into three distinct divisions: + Naval, Marine, and Auxiliary. This structure reflects the + fundamentally different operational environments and skill sets + required to execute the full spectrum of the group's missions. +

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Naval

+ The Naval division encompasses all personnel whose primary role + involves the operation, command, or crew of spacecraft. This + includes pilots, navigators, engineers, and fleet commanders. Naval + personnel are responsible for projecting force across space, + maintaining control of key transit corridors, and providing fire + support and transport capability to the broader group. +

+ A dedicated naval structure is necessary because ship operations + demand a distinct chain of command, specialised technical knowledge, + and a culture built around vessel readiness and fleet coordination. + Conflating ship crews with ground forces would dilute accountability + and obscure the specific competencies each role demands. +

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Marine

+ The Marine division encompasses all personnel whose primary role + involves ground combat, boarding actions, facility assault or + defence, and close-quarters operations. Marines are the group's + primary fighting force on foot, responsible for securing objectives + that cannot be taken from orbit alone. +

+ A separate marine structure is necessary because ground and boarding + operations require a different tactical doctrine, equipment + standard, and leadership model to ship-based roles. Marines must + train and operate independently of the fleet while remaining able to + integrate seamlessly with Naval assets — a relationship that works + best when each division has its own coherent hierarchy and identity. +

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Auxiliary

+ The Auxiliary division encompasses all personnel whose primary role + involves enabling the operational effectiveness of the Naval and + Marine divisions. This includes logistics coordinators, medical + personnel, miners, salvagers, engineers, and intelligence analysts. + Auxiliary personnel ensure the group can sustain itself + independently, maintain its assets, and generate the resources + required for prolonged operations. +

+ A dedicated auxiliary structure is necessary because enablement + roles require their own doctrine, career progression, and leadership + chain. Embedding auxiliary personnel into operational divisions + risks subordinating their work to short-term tactical priorities; a + separate division ensures that logistics, medical readiness, and + resource generation receive sustained command attention and are + treated as strategic priorities in their own right. +

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Ranks

+ Red Right Hand uses a rank system to denote hierarchy and roles within + its divisions. Below is a breakdown of the ranks for each division: +

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	Description	Naval	Marine	Auxiliary
Rank 0	Entry-level	Cadet	Private	Trainee
Rank 1	Proven experience	Ensign	Corporal	Technician
Rank 2	Specialised role	Lieutenant	Sergeant	Specialist
Rank 3	Tactical leadership	Captain	Major	Supervisor
Rank 4	Leads leadership	Commodore	Commander	Chief
Rank 5	Strategic command	Admiral	General	Marshal

+ Each rank comes with its own set of responsibilities and expectations, + contributing to the overall effectiveness and discipline of the Red + Right Hand. +

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Naval Ranks

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Cadet

+ The entry-level rank for new recruits in the Naval division. + Cadets undergo rigorous training to prepare for their roles and + must demonstrate commitment and discipline through their training + period before advancing to Ensign. They are usually assigned to + basic duties and learning tasks aboard ships. +

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Ensign

+ Ensigns are officers who have completed their initial training and + demonstrated competence in basic naval operations. They take on + more responsibility than Cadets and are often assigned to specific + departments aboard ships. Ensigns are expected to lead small teams + and contribute to mission planning and execution. +

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Lieutenant

+ Lieutenants are experienced officers with specialized skills in + areas such as navigation, engineering, tactical operations, or + communications. They serve as department heads or senior advisors + on vessels and are responsible for training and mentoring junior + officers. Lieutenants play a crucial role in operational + effectiveness. +

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Captain

+ Captains hold tactical leadership positions and typically command + individual vessels or small task forces. They are responsible for + mission execution, crew welfare, and tactical decision-making in + combat situations. Captains must demonstrate exceptional judgment, + leadership, and technical proficiency. +

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Commodore

+ Commodores lead groups of Captains and coordinate multi-vessel + operations. They are responsible for strategic planning at the + squadron or fleet level and serve as senior advisors to the + Admiral. Commodores ensure that tactical leaders have the + resources and guidance needed to accomplish their missions. +

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Admiral

+ Admirals hold the highest rank in the Naval division and are + responsible for strategic command and overall fleet operations. + They set long-term objectives, allocate resources across the + division, and represent the Naval forces in high-level + organizational decisions. Admirals shape the future direction of + naval operations. +

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Marine Ranks

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Private

+ The entry-level rank for new recruits in the Marine division. + Privates undergo basic training to prepare for their roles and + must demonstrate commitment and discipline through their training + period before advancing to Corporal. They are usually assigned to + fundamental duties and learning tasks within the Marine Corps. +

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Corporal

+ Corporals are Marines who have proven their abilities in the field + and demonstrated leadership potential. They often serve as team + leaders for small units and are responsible for the training and + welfare of Privates. Corporals are expected to lead by example and + maintain high standards of discipline and performance. +

+ +

Sergeant

+ Sergeants are non-commissioned officers with specialized skills in + areas such as infantry tactics, logistics, reconnaissance, or + heavy weapons. They serve as squad leaders or technical experts + and are responsible for mission planning at the unit level. + Sergeants bridge the gap between enlisted personnel and + commissioned officers. +

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Major

+ Majors hold tactical leadership positions and typically command + platoons or companies. They are responsible for coordinating + multiple squads in combat operations and ensuring that their units + are properly trained and equipped. Majors must demonstrate strong + tactical acumen and the ability to make critical decisions under + pressure. +

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Commander

+ Commanders lead groups of Majors and coordinate battalion-level or + larger operations. They are responsible for operational planning, + resource allocation, and ensuring that tactical leaders can + execute their missions effectively. Commanders serve as the link + between tactical and strategic leadership. +

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General

+ Generals hold the highest rank in the Marine division and are + responsible for strategic command and overall Marine Corps + operations. They establish doctrine, set long-term objectives, and + represent the Marine forces in organizational leadership. Generals + shape the identity and capabilities of the entire Marine division. +

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Auxiliary Ranks

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Trainee

+ The entry-level rank for new personnel in the Auxiliary division. + Trainees are assigned to foundational tasks such as cargo + handling, basic maintenance, or medical assistance under + supervision. They must demonstrate reliability and a willingness + to learn before advancing to Technician. +

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Technician

+ Technicians have proven their competence in at least one support + discipline — such as ship repair, medical treatment, mining + operations, or logistics coordination. They work with greater + autonomy than Trainees and are expected to take ownership of their + assigned tasks and begin mentoring new Trainees. +

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Specialist

+ Specialists have developed deep expertise in a particular support + field and serve as the primary point of competence for that + discipline within their team. They advise operational commanders + on support considerations, manage resources within their area, and + train Technicians to a higher standard. +

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Supervisor

+ Supervisors lead Auxiliary teams and are responsible for + coordinating multiple disciplines to meet the operational needs of + Naval and Marine units. They manage scheduling, resource + allocation, and quality assurance within their assigned area, and + serve as the primary liaison between Auxiliary personnel and + operational commanders. +

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Chief

+ Chiefs lead groups of Supervisors and are responsible for + Auxiliary operations across a broader area of the group's + activities. They coordinate with Naval and Marine leadership to + anticipate requirements, resolve resource conflicts, and ensure + that the division's enablement capacity keeps pace with + operational demands. +

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Marshal

+ Marshals hold the highest rank in the Auxiliary division and are + responsible for the strategic direction of all Auxiliary + functions. They set division-wide priorities, manage relationships + with the Command department, and ensure that logistics, medical, + industrial, and intelligence capabilities are developed and + maintained to sustain the group's long-term independence. +

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Fleet Composition

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Design Principles

+ The fleet composition must adhere to the following design + principles: +

+ Self-Sufficiency: We are disconnected from UEE + supply lines, so we need to be able to maintain and repair our + ships independently. +
+ Versatility: Our fleet must be capable of + handling a wide range of missions, from combat to exploration to + trade. +
+ Quality over Quantity: We will prioritize + maintaining a smaller fleet of high-quality, well-maintained ships + over a larger fleet of lower-quality vessels. +

+ +

Standard Issue Ships

+ Though we may have access to a variety of ships, the following are + the standard issue ships that we will maintain in our fleet: +

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Space Superiority Fighter

+ A fast and agile fighter designed for space combat, capable of + engaging enemy ships and screening for larger vessels. +

+ Primary Ship: + Scorpius +
+ Vanduul Variant: + Glaive (replica) + — For missions where we need to blend in with Vanduul forces or + operate in Vanduul-controlled space. +

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Anti-Capital Ship

+ A heavily armed ship designed to take on larger capital ships, + equipped with powerful weapons such as torpedoes and beam weapons + able to penetrate heavy armor. +

+ Primary Ship: + Tiburon +

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Ground Bomber

+ A ship designed to deliver powerful ordnance against ground + targets. +

+ Primary Ship: + Retaliator +
+ Scorched-Earth Variant: + + A2 Hercules Starlifter + + — For missions where we need to deny the enemy access to + resources or territory, capable of delivering powerful + area-of-effect weapons to destroy infrastructure and resources. +

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Stealth Bomber

+ A ship designed to deliver powerful ordnance against high-value + targets while avoiding detection, equipped with advanced stealth + technology and capable of penetrating enemy defenses to strike + critical infrastructure or capital ships. +

+ Primary Ship: + Eclipse +

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Dropship

+ A ship designed to transport troops and equipment to and from the + battlefield whilst providing close air support and protection, + capable of deploying forces directly into combat zones without the + need for an escort or support. +

+ Primary Ship: + Valkyrie +
+ Vehicle Variant: + Asgard — A + smaller version of the Valkyrie but with a larger cargo bay + designed to transport vehicles and heavy equipment, capable of + deploying forces directly into combat zones without the need for + an escort or support. +

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Stealth Dropship

+ A ship designed to transport troops and equipment to and from the + battlefield while avoiding detection, equipped with advanced + stealth technology and capable of deploying forces directly into + combat zones without the need for an escort or support. +

+ Primary Ship: + Prowler +

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Boarding Ship

+ A ship designed to transport boarding parties and equipment for + boarding operations, able to quickly and efficiently deploy forces + onto enemy vessels or structures. +

+ Primary Ship: + Legionnaire +

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Ship of the Line

+ A heavily armed and armored ship designed to serve as the backbone + of our fleet, capable of engaging enemy capital ships and + providing support for smaller vessels. +

+ Primary Ship: + Perseus +

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Command Ship

+ A ship designed to serve as the command center for our fleet, + equipped with advanced communication and sensor systems to + coordinate fleet operations and provide situational awareness as + well as dedicated medical facilities to support our personnel + during extended missions. +

+ Primary Ship: + Idris-K +
+ Patrol Variant: + Polaris — A + lighter and more agile variant designed for reconnaissance and + patrol missions, capable of operating independently or as part + of a larger fleet. +

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Carrier

+ A ship designed to serve as a mobile staging point for our fleet, + capable of launching and recovering smaller vessels and providing + support for extended missions. +

+ Primary Ship: + Kraken +

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Interdictor

+ A ship designed to disrupt enemy communications and sensor + systems, capable of jamming or hacking enemy vessels to gain an + advantage in combat or reconnaissance. +

+ Primary Ship: + Vanguard Sentinel +

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Ambulance

+ A ship designed to provide medical support and evacuation for our + personnel, equipped with advanced medical facilities and capable + of transporting injured personnel to safety. +

+ Primary Ship: + Terrapin Medic +
+ Rescue Variant: + Cutlass Red + — For search and rescue operations, capable of quickly reaching + and extracting personnel from dangerous situations. +
+ Field Hospital Variant: + Apollo Medivac + — For advanced medical care during extended missions, equipped + with state-of-the-art medical facilities and staffed by highly + trained medical personnel. +

+ +

Minelayer

+ A ship designed to deploy mines and other area-denial weapons, + capable of creating defensive perimeters or disrupting enemy + movements. +

+ Primary Ship: + Nautilus +

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Snub Fighter

+ A small and agile fighter designed for hit-and-run tactics, + capable of quickly engaging and disengaging from enemy forces. +

+ Primary Ship: + Fury +
+ Snub Bomber Variant: + Fury MX — + Designed to deliver overwhelming missile firepower against enemy + targets, capable of quickly engaging and disengaging from combat + while delivering devastating strikes. +

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Anti-Swarm Ship

+ A ship designed to engage and destroy smaller aerospace threats + such as enemy fighters and ordnance, equipped with multiple + rapid-fire weapons and advanced targeting systems to effectively + counter many targets in parallel as well as providing overwhelming + suppression against ground targets. +