Najer Armed Services

The Najer Armed Services (Formally the Najer Civil Coast Guard, or NCCG) is a civilian led defense and early warning force for the Emirate of Najer and the Sapphire Commonwealth.

Founding
The NCCG was originally an idea of Just_Shooter's to create a coastal defense force for the Emirate of Najer. As his home, Hicto, sat right on the sea, it was there that the headquarters of the NCCG would be planned and established. After asking each Governor, and being granted permission to operate in Andamooka and Central Najer provinces, the Coast Guard was officially established on July 21st, 2021.

Currently, Just_Shooter serves as the Armed Service Commandant and the Andamooka commander. DragonTypes and Hirudo Hijam's-son serve as the province commanders for Sicaria and Central Najer respectively.

Mission
The mission of the NAS is to maintain a military presence for the Emirate of Najer, help those in need, and to foster a national force and community between the far-flung towns of Najer.

Armed Service Branches
There are currently two main branches to the Armed Services, which are the Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force (Formerly the Naval Air Corps) and the National Guard.

Coast Guard date of formation: 21st of July, 2021

Navy date of formation: 26th of July, 2021 (Split from the Coast Guard on the 27th of September, 2021)

National Guard date of formation: 25th of August, 2021

Air Force date of formation: 27th of September, 2021 (Naval Air Corps formed the 14th of August, 2021)

From Civil to Official Defense Branch
For many days, Just_Shooter traveled across Najer to discuss his plans for a unified sea guard, eventually being given permission from Governors IronJaw and Luunas to form what, at the time, was a civilian-led organization. With permission granted and preparations made, the guard would be founded. Citizens like Raptor of Shahbah, Azzar of Campus Ordo, and Codytheo of Phinos joined its ranks, becoming the first members of the newly formed force. Plans were drawn out for future patrol routes of the Coast Guard.

One day, the Emir of Najer, BigFatPenn, and Shooter, who was the NCCG commandant at the time, discussed the NCCG and what its place might be in Najer. Eventually the Civil Coast Guard became an official branch of Najer's defense forces. This would be emphasized in a National Meeting, where it was noted that it would serve Najer well to have a seafaring defense, and so the Coast Guards name would become common knowledge throughout the country.

Soon after, something on the horizon brewed, far to the west.

The Third Coalition War
All across The Bardonian Empire, ally to Najer, constituent states declared independence, backed by such powers as the Empire of Uldarash, Imperial Archonate of Viodoxa, and many more. Rathnir was embroiled in preparations for war.

It was decided at this point that the Coast Guard would formally become the Najer Navy. Just_Shooter deliberated with the leaders and Governors of Najer, and they rallied members from the west, north, and east coasts, all joining together to practice for any coming conflict. But as more nations joined the war against Bardonia, Najer was alone and surrounded.

The Navy would call upon citizens of Sigtuna and Mirwa to help defend their shores. Although Sigtuna was reluctant, having been founded by an enemy of Bardonia, their mayor, Bron019, prepped their shores for war and tried to reason with his citizens to help defend their home alongside the Navy. Mirwa was prepped, and the Navy's objective was clear: Defend Najer if things took a turn for the worst.

The old ally of Najer since the days of Trillium and the Sterling Crownlands, Bardonia, fell against the assault of the massive coalition. There were many that wished to aid their allies in the west, but forces were spread thin against the coast, unable to divide their scant numbers in multiple theaters for more reasons than one.

With the end of The Battle of New Dorasterrock, the war was over. The Navy, more certain Najer would not be invaded, retook the Coast Guard name, but not without some stinging shame for not aiding their ally in a time of strife.

The Salem Skirmish
Shortly after, news came in from Sicaria that a stranger had left rubble and vandalism near the great city of Najera'jad, and that someone had taken up residence within Najer borders. Just_Shooter and Hirudo of Nahrayn went to investigate, discovering the Kingdom of Salem established inside Captainia, an old Vulpur fortress, where the situation quickly soured. They returned and were deployed alongside another Coast Guard called DarkPhoenix and the Najer war councilor, Irabella. Once there, the would-be king, Splycerz, attempted to taunt them, unwittingly flying too close to the sun.

Irablla struck him off the city walls, ending the issue before it had a chance to begin. With that done, Irabella left Hiru and the Coast Guard to finish the job. DarkPhoenix scaled the walls, with the other two following after him. Left defenseless, the defenders tried to trap them inside, but before they could escape, DarkPhoenix leapt over the wall, ending them. The fort was secured, ending the incursion. This can be considered the birth of Najer's National Guard as we know it today.

The Dawn of the Najer Armed Services
On August 14th, 2021, Just_Shooter, ex-Governor IronJaw, and Zbojceq joked about various ways to defend Najer. But an idea was brought up, something Just_Shooter had considered before: the idea of taking to the skies. So, jokingly, the concept of the Naval Air Corps was brought up, quickly turning from a joke to an official expansion of the Najer Coast Guard. Soon after, IronJaw mentioned that Just_Shooter should consider creating an established Army. In days prior, it was mentioned by Raptor that they wanted to create a Najer Armed Force, and so the Naval Air Corps and the Army were officially formed. The organization would quickly take on the name of its forgotten forerunner, the National Guard.

Separation of the Navy, Naval Air Corps, and the Coast Guard
In the aftermath of the NAS involvement in removing the squatter group of Manifest, it was clear that Najer would be getting more involved with nations outside of its own borders, so changes would be made to the NAS as a whole. The Navy, instead of switching places with the Coast Guard during time of war, is in place to stand ready wherever Najer's presence is needed on the sea. In the same vein, the Naval Air Corps have been reorganized into its own branch, operating outside the Coast Guard and Navy with the rising need for its presence in other theaters.

History of the National Guard
In the days after the Coast Guards formation into the Armed Services, the National Guard began to take on the task of patrolling the vast landscapes of Najer, in more than one instance finding themselves face to face with those who claimed the land as their own.

In the province of Andamooka, between the ancient city of Kijaro and the bustling city of Sigtuna, two convicts from the nearby town of Skahashi staked a claim, blocking the national road that linked each settlement. Word of this spread quickly, primarily due to the Minister of Infrastructure and Mayor of Ajek Point, CowboyCatboy. Just_Shooter departed from Kijaro to investigate, and discovered a massive sandstone and glass tower, along with one of the two settlers.

After gifting them a few potatoes, Just_Shooter struck up a conversation with the settler, informing them that the national roads must remain unblocked. As the conversation progressed, the past actions of these settlers were brought to light. They had exploited the town of Skahashi, stealing materials and resources to fund their own project. Magma, the mayor of Skahashi, attested to that fact. Soon after, Hiru would arrive, checking in on the situation, before departing. The citizens of Najer deliberated amongst themselves, wondering what to do. Eventually, an agreement was met: The stolen items would be returned, the roads kept open, and the National Guard be able to access the base, in order to foster trust and cooperation between the parties.

As the deal was struck, Bron of Sigtuna joined Shooter, and Hiru returned. They attempted to reiterate the deal, but stormed out in a fit of rage, detailing their intentions to leave the country. They have not been seen in Najer since.

The Peacekeepers of the Order
News had reached the National Guard of a possible rebellion within the Order of the Red Quarterstaff and their city, Campus Ordo. A meeting was planned to sooth tensions and quell any dissent. Given the nature of the situation, Just_Shooter went the ruler of Campus Ordo, Azzar, to see if he would accept a peacekeeping presence at the meeting. It was agreed upon that those in the National Guard willing to ensure peace at the meeting would attend it, hoping for a quiet resolution to the issue.

The time of the meeting came, and Raptor went in as the peacekeeping force. Although successful in remaining peaceful, the meeting was not without trouble. Rumors that some had attempted to bribe Raptor to assassinate Azzar floated around, but in reality, two who attempted to cause trouble met their end instead. The meeting went well, with the Guard considering it a success.

Protectors of Solitudinem
On the 15th of September 2021, the nation of Solitudinem called to her allies in Najer, squatters had laid claim to their country. This group called themselves the Lone Star Confederacy, or other names heavily leaning toward regimes long thought lost to time. Negotiations between Solitudinem had turned sour between them and the LSC, it being noted that the squatters were rather harsh, and unable to meet a compromise. War was soon to come, and the leader of the LSC claimed to wield much power, so Najer answered ten fold. While the Emir, Pen contacted allies in far off lands such as Frosterium and Uldarash, Just_Shooter was able to get in contact with the former High Kingdom of Arcovel and the Second Simulami Empire. In addition a brewer of Najer was able to call upon allies in the form of Bandits and Baronov.

This would end up forming a coalition consisting of Najer, Solitudinem, Simulami, Donfur, Frosterium, Baronov, Alamayn, Tortuga, the Holy Kingdom of Knights (now the Holy Kingdom of Gertonia), and Aurora Novum. Various meetings between the squatter leaders and Najer's Governor DragonTypes and Just_Shooter would take place, even at one point Najer proposed a alternative to war. But, it would not be heard by the squatters, instead chosing to continue boasting about their own strength to the Coalition. With war on the horizon, and their strength unknown, various members of the Najer Armed Services went undercover to find the true strength of the LSC, finding that even their leader lied to their troops of their own strength. They claimed to have the support of Tortuga and Frosterium, of which they didn't, later saying that they had the support of the Second Empire of Plagetea. While this did stir confusion among the Coalition, it was found out after talks between Just_Shooter and Spinny, that the squatters never had the support of Plagetea.

Due to the rather smaller numbers of the NAS at the time, and the need for all to help in the struggle in case of massive resistance, Just_Shooter threw propaganda of liberating Solitudinem up around Najer. In addition, he also spoke to the citizens of Najer, telling them this:

'"I will say more on the matter at a later time, as details need to be somewhat kept hidden, but Najer and the north needs your help. Most likely in short time, we march to the liberation of a friend. During its time, Najer has never truly seen combat, not like the nations that preceded it. But, what actions have been taken by surrounding parties demands our attention, immediately. We must unite, we must stand together. Not just for our own sake but for the future of the northeast. I do not make this announcement lightly otherwise I would keep it to a smaller announcement. But, I plead to the citizens of Najer and beyond, let us defend the sanctuary we call our home from those who lay illegitimate claims. From the eastern shores, to western lands, to friends far beyond our banks. Let us unite like the Crownlands of days past, both for us, and for the northland." - Just_Shooter'

Citizens from Sigtuna, many from Nahrayn, Campus Ordo, Skahashi, Fort Sicaria, and more soon joined the National Guard. And as days went by, the NAS and the Coalition prepped itself for an invasion, having demands drawn up and agreed upon. But, the squatters whom now refereed to themselves as the Town of Dixie instead of the LSC, continued to try and dodge the war, but eventually a date was set and an RP war decided on. It would seem that this decision came with a boost of confidence, and reinforcements for the squatters, as they had payed a group called the Berry Bandits 300 thousand to assist them in the upcoming battle.

The battle officially started with both sides fortifying themselves in either prepped squatter defenses, or trenches made by the NAS with only a river separating them. With both sides choosing to stand ready instead of move in for minutes, the squatters believed it was their time to strike, and they crossed the river with the Berry Bandits to their back. The Coalition defended their point with force, seeing that the main squatters were little equipped for combat, pushing the squatters back so swiftly that the Berry Bandits either fled or joined the Coalition forces. With even more strength added to their numbers, the first battle was won against the squatters, and victory over the first defensive point secured. But, it was noted by one of the commanders of the Coalition forces, Beef that the squatters now held themselves up in a castle.

Coalition forces moved in swiftly, meeting their enemy head on, facing a volley of flaming arrows. While Coalition forces raised walls of shields to protect their archers, bandits flung themselves into the air, breaching the walls and knocking squatters from their walls to the ground. But, it was not the intent of the Coalition to take the castle, but to drive the squatters dry of any resources. The second battle was long and fierce, but the squatter forces soon grew tired, their gear lost and left starving within their walls. Coalition Commanders Dragon, Shooter, and other members of the Coalition called to those inside the castle. While for a time some stayed in the castle, volunteer forces of the squatters jumped from the walls into Coalition lines, either asking for food or to get the gear littering the battlefield.

But with squatters still holding the base, Coalition forces held, surrounding the castle. Eventually, some squatters decided to harsh throw insults at the Coalition, or in a desperate last act to jump from their walls and ending themselves. But, after a few more minutes, and the Coalition asking them to surrender, most forces within the castle did so. They hopped down the walls into Coalition lines, being given food from the Coalition, and kill orders on them lifted. A few more minutes went by, and the castle stood with one defender, who eventually was found to have left. However, the squatters claimed to have won, saying this was a sort of birth of a nation. But as mentioned before, their birth was not through victory, and not through a desperate defense. Instead, rather it was claimed through surrender, and the loss of most of their belongings.

While who won is debated between both sides, it was primarily decided that this attack was a victory for neither side. However, to Najer it is a milestone and a sign that now it can stand side by side with its allies in time of war and peace, instead on solely relying on its allies to do all the work. In the end, Manifest was disbanded, and the threat to Solitudinem removed.

The Sapphire Commonwealth
With the union of Najer Simulami and the Second Plagetean Empire, the NAS's mission is changed to not only defend Najer, but in times of need the SC in its entirety.

Peacetime
The Najer Armed Services during peace time will carry the role of a defensive military, carrying it until a time of strife.

Wartime
In times of war preparation and war time, the Najer Armed Services will carry the role of defense and offense if need be, acting in the defense of Najer wherever it might be needed.

Allium-Coalition War Defense Medal/3rd Coalition Defense Medal
Awarded to those who took up arms to help defend Najer during the mobilization of the Navy and defense preparations during the 3rd Coalition War.

Sigtuna Defense Medal
A one of a kind medal rewarded to Bron019 for joining the Naval Arm in defense of Najer, despite recent strife in their home city of Sigtuna.

Distinguished Silver Compass
The highest honor the Naval Arm can give. Given to those who go above and beyond to help serve the Naval Arm in times of war and peace. Current only recipient is Raptor of Shahbah.