Where did they come from!?!
—Anonymous Republic captain
The Separatist Navy, officially known as the Confederate Navy, was the naval arm of the Confederacy of Independent Systems armed forces. The Navy operated various warships, transports, and starfighters, aiding the Separatist Droid Army and engaging the Republic Navy during the Clone Wars. It was known to have outnumbered the Republic a navy by a four to one ratio.
History[]
The Navy was originally formed by Nute Gunray prior to the Clone Wars as a fleet of warships used to defend the Trade Federation merchant fleet. The early crews served by eliminating pirates from different systems that were frequently used by the Federation. The Galactic Republic originally supported the idea because of it, allowing the fleet to greatly expand, even as Gunray prepared for the Invasion of Naboo. The fleet was tested there, being initially successful. Following the battle, it was greatly expanded, with more and more militarized ships.
Organization[]
The Confederate Navy had a command chain that it's ships were divided into. Few units fell out of the typical organization, usually those that worked directly for a member of the high command.
Squadron[]
A squadron was the smallest unit in the organization. It was usually composed of 4-16 ships, plus their fighters, logistics vessels, and support crews. A squadron was usually commanded by a captain.
Group[]
A group was a small patrol force. It was usually made up of 17-30 vessels, with their fighters, logistics vessels, and support crews. One was usually commanded by a Senior Captain.
Flotilla[]
A flotilla was usually used as a planetary defense force. It contained 31-60 ships, and their fighters, logistics vessels, and support crews. Flotillas were usually commanded by a commodore.
Task force[]
A task force was a formation of ships used for specific tasks. It had 61-200 ships, their fighters, logistics vessels, and crews. Task forces were usually led by a Vice Admiral.
Fleet[]
A fleet was the largest unit of the Navy. Led by an admiral, it had any where from 201-700 vessels, along with fighters, logistic vessels, and support crews.