Balthorist Armed Forces (Ultima)

The Balthorist Armed Forces, natively also called Balthorist Armed Forces serve as the military of Nogodrick. The BAF consists of the Balthorist Ground Army, Naval Service, Air Service, Marine Corps, Space Corps, and the National Guard.

The President of the Balthorist State serves as the commander-in-chief, and forms military policy alongside the Department of Defense and the Department of National Security. All branches of the BAF are part of the Central Uniformed Services of Nogodrick.

Since its formal establishment in 1729, the Balthorist Armed Forces have served a crucial role in maintaining the interests and security of the nation. As of 2058, the BAF is one of the largest militaries in existence, bolstered by a high funding rate from the government, and a national conscription policy.

As per the New Dawn Budget Regulation Act, the BAF must receive a budget equaling at least 3% of national GDP. Traditionally, the BAF has received between 3.5 to 4% in peacetime, with increases up to 46% during times of total war and other major global conflicts.

History
Main Article: Military History of Nogodrick

The Balthorist Armed Forces were established on September 1st, 1729, through the merger of the Royal Army, Nordgard Defense League, Balthorist Liberation Army, and 42 other militias and resistance groups fighting against the Volkist Army.

After its formal enshrining in the First Constitution as the armed forces of Nogodrick, the BAF embarked on a long period of modernization, studying the doctrines used during the First Nogod Civil War and concurrent/ongoing conflicts. At its inception, the BAF was composed of the Army, Sea Army (Navy), and National Guard.

The new military would first be tested during the Nogod-Sanvirdese War of 1733, where a masterstroke in early amphibious warfare would lead to the capitulation of the Sanvirdese. The success of the landing operation lead to the creation of the Balthorist Marine Corps, which was formally founded on July 2nd, 1733.

In addition to the formation of the Marine Corps, the Balthorist Army and Balthorist Sea Army would have their names changed to the Balthorist Ground Army and Balthorist Naval Service in what was considered the first restructuring of the armed forces.

On December 4th, 1852, the Balthorist Air Service was established as a branch dedicating itself to providing intelligence and bombardment through manned balloons. As time and technology progressed, the Air Service's roles expanded to also providing strategic bombing, air superiority, and many other vital services in war.

The final branch to be established was the Balthorist Space Corps on September 9th, 1993. The Space Corps were split from the Space Section of the Air Service, the government having determined that the Air Service was now taking on too many roles that would function better under an independent branch. The BSC remains dedicated specifically to the protection of military and civilian assets in space and also control the Strategic Combat Satellite Network.

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