Procyon Armed Forces

The Procyon Armed Forces were the aerospace and ground military forces of the Procyon Federation.

Home Fleet
The Home or First Fleet was dedicated to protecting the capital system of the Procyon Federation. It consisted of four Procyon-class battlestars, eight Thunderlord-class star cruisers, twelve Gjallarhorn-class destroyers, sixteen Elysion-class heavy frigates, sixteen Antares-class interceptors, and twenty-four Ares-class patrol corvettes. Its flagship during the time of the Galactic Empire was the Procyon-class FSS Excelsior, which also served as the Executive Consul's transport during voyages outside of Procyon space.

Second and Third Fleets
The Second and Third Fleets were stationed throughout Procyon space and, during peacetime, serve as a security service at military bases and non-represented mining stations, a lifesaving service, and the revenue marine. During peacetime they function under the direction of the Minister of the Treasury and Economic Affairs, and may be transferred to the Department of War at the order of the Consul or the General Council.

Each fleet consisted of four Procyon-class battlestars, eight Thunderlord-class star cruisers, twelve Gjallarhorn-class destroyers, sixteen Elysion-class heavy frigates, sixteen Antares-class interceptors, and twenty-four Ares-class patrol corvettes. The capital ships of the Second and Third Fleets at the time of the Galactic Empire were the Procyon-class battlestars FSS Procyon and FSS Aegis, respectively.

Merchant Fleets
The Fourth and Fifth, or Merchant, Fleets protected and transported Procyon merchants on voyages beyond the Cluster. During times of great galactic turmoil, the Fleets could reduce or suspend operations, joining the border guard and denying support to Procyon citizens beyond the Veil, if such activity was deemed to present a risk of drawing unwanted attention to the Federation. During peacetime they functioned under the direction of the Minister of the Treasury and Economic Affairs, and could be transferred to the Department of War at the direction of the Consul or the General Council.

Each of the Merchant Fleets consisted of four Zadroga-class merchant/hospital frigates, twelve Zeppelin-class bulk freighters, eight Gjallarhorn-class destroyers, twenty-four Celestial-class medium transports, and twelve Thunderlord-class star cruisers. The capital ships of each fleet at the time of the Clone Wars were the FSS Galactica and the FSS Enterprise, respectively.

Sixth Fleet
The Sixth Fleet, devoted entirely to the Office of Naval Intelligence, served as the primary platform for space-based espionage, both that aimed at curtailing organized crime within the Procyon Federation and activities of varying existence undertaken for the purpose of keeping the Federation abreast of developments in the galaxy at large. They operated concurrently under the Minsters of War, Galactic Affairs, and Justice.

The fleet consisted of two Zadroga-class frigates, refitted serve as intelligence platforms, along with fourteen Antares-class interceptors, eight Gjallarhorn-class destroyers, twelve refitted Zeppelin-class frigates, and twenty-four Ares-class stealth corvettes. During the Galactic Civil War, the flagship of the Sixth Fleet was the FSS Harbinger.

Seventh and Eighth Fleets
The Seventh and Eighth Fleets were the primary border-patrol and rapid-reaction force, operating under the Ministers of the Treasury and Galactic Affairs during peacetime. They each had the same constitution as the Second and Third Fleets, save that their flagships were Infinite-class, not Procyon-class. The Seventh and Eighth Fleet flagships during the Galactic Imperial period were the FSS Infinite and FSS Compassion, respectively.

Uniforms
Unlike many galactic governments, the Procyon Armed Forces prescribed a variety of uniforms to all ranks based on circumstances. The uniforms of PSF personnel were dark blue with red trim and patches indicating specialization.

EVA/Combat
The EVA/combat uniform was a vacuum-hardened, armored suit worn by all personnel engaging in extravehicular activities, entering ground combat or potentially hazardous areas, or piloting fighter craft. It included cortosis-alloy plates over the chest, abdomen, back, and limbs; an advanced sensor suite, rangefinder, and heads-up display linked to a neural interface; air filters and a fifteen-minute air supply; numerous contact points for storage and retrieval of weapons; a utility belt; and magnetizable plates on the suit's boots for maneuvering in zero-g.

Duty Uniform
The PSF standard duty uniform was prescribed for all non-commissioned officers on board ship or serving on any PSF station. It consisted of a jumpsuit, padded for protection against acceleration and technical malfunctions, and combat boots. Command and security personnel in standard duty uniform carried a GT-39 heavy blaster pistol. Rank was indicated by stripes on sleeve cuffs. Headgear was optional with this uniform, and could be either an astrakhan or patrol cap.

Service Dress
The PSF service dress uniform is worn by non-commissioned officers for formal ceremonies and is authorized (but not prescribed) for wear by command officers while on duty. It consists of black boots, dark blue slacks, and a high-collared jacket with a half-thigh skirt and a black belt with brass buckle. The jacket is worn over a formal shirt. Medals are worn on the left breast; rank is indicated by stripes on the sleeve cuffs for non-coms and commissioned officers and by a single cuff stripe and stripes on epaulettes for flag officers and admiralty. Officers may wear a combination cap, and non-coms may wear an astrakhan.

Full Dress
The PSF full dress uniform was prescribed for commissioned officers for certain formal occasions and was the most formal uniform variant. It was largely identical to the service dress uniform, but the jacket was white, lacked the red trim of the service dress uniform, and was fastened by a row of gold buttons. The belt likewise featured a gold buckle rather than brass. Depending on the location of the event, a combination cap could be prescribed for officers, and an astrakhan for non-commissioned personnel.

Procyon-class battlestar
Thunderlord-class star cruiser