Sword of Shiraya
- Intent: To create a major forward operating base and academy for the Royal Naboo Navy on Enarc, providing a strategic point for fleet operations and training in the southern systems. This will serve as a hub for RP involving the RNN and its interactions with the wider galaxy.
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- Links: Royal Naboo Republic | Royal Naboo Navy| Enarc
- Military Base Name: Amidala Naval Prefecture & Academy
- Classification: Military Base and Academy
- Location: Enarc
- Affiliation: Royal Naboo Republic | Royal Naboo Navy
- Population: Heavy
- Demographics: Predominantly Human (Naboo), with a mix of other species common in the Mid-Rim, including Rodians, Twi'leks, and Duros.
- Accessibility: Relatively accessible, located near major spaceports on Enarc but with restricted access to specific Navy-controlled zones. Public access is allowed to certain areas such as the recruitment office, some shops, and the museum. Heavy security checkpoints and patrols control entry to operational areas.
- Description: The Amidala Naval Prefecture & Academy is a sprawling complex that dominates a significant portion of one of Enarc's main cities. It functions as both a major fleet headquarters and a training facility for future officers and enlisted personnel of the Royal Naboo Navy. The base boasts state-of-the-art docking facilities, repair yards, training simulators, classrooms, and living quarters. It's a blend of Naboo elegance and military functionality, designed to project both strength and sophistication.
- Command Center: The nerve center of the base, responsible for coordinating fleet movements, monitoring sensor readings, and responding to threats in the region. Contains advanced communication arrays and tactical displays.
- Royal Naval Academy: A prestigious institution for training future officers of the RNN. Includes classrooms, simulation pods, and flight training facilities. Focuses on strategy, tactics, engineering, and Naboo's core values of diplomacy and defense.
- Enlisted Training Center: For enlisted men and women, located separate from the Academy. Enlisted focus on small craft repair, starfighter support, Naval tactics, and Naval Gunnery.
- Fleet Yards: Extensive docking and repair facilities capable of servicing a wide range of warships, from frigates to cruisers. Includes drydocks, repair berths, and manufacturing areas for replacement parts.
- Starfighter Corps Hangar: Home to several squadrons of Naboo starfighters, including N-1 Starfighters and related variants. Features maintenance bays, armories, and launch bays.
- Planetary Defense Battery Control: Located deep underground, this is where planetary defense weapons such as long-range mass drivers, laser batteries, and turbolasers are remotely controlled. This installation provides the best protection for Enarc and the planet Naboo.
- Cultural Exchange Center: A space dedicated to fostering positive relations between the Naboo personnel and the local Enarc population. Includes a museum showcasing Naboo art, history, and culture, as well as a marketplace for local artisans.
The base boasts a "High" security rating, achieved through multiple layers of robust defenses. A planetary shield generator array protects against orbital bombardment, while strategically located automated turbolaser batteries provide point defense. Regular patrols of N-1 starfighters and other interceptors maintain air superiority.
On the ground, a significant force of security droids, rigorously patrol the area, enforcing regulations. Backing them up are well-trained and heavily armed Navy personnel responsible for internal security. Enhancing the physical defenses, an advanced sensor-equipped perimeter fence surrounds the base, with blast doors compartmentalizing critical areas. Finally, a dedicated Naval Marine detachment stands ready for rapid response and force protection, ensuring a comprehensive and formidable security posture.
Following the reorganization of Naboo's defense forces, the Republic recognized the need for a strong presence in the southern systems. Enarc, with its strategic location and importance as a trade hub, was selected as the ideal location for a major naval base. Construction began shortly after, with architects and engineers from Naboo collaborating with local contractors and engineers to create a state-of-the-art facility. The base was named in honor of popular former Queen Amidala, a symbol of Naboo's resilience and commitment to peace and security.
The Amidala Naval Prefecture & Academy has since played a crucial role in maintaining stability in the region, deterring pirates and other threats. It also serves as a center for naval training, producing generations of skilled officers and sailors who are dedicated to protecting Naboo and its allies. The base has been expanded and upgraded over the years, incorporating the latest technologies and reflecting Naboo's evolving strategic needs. The addition of the Enlisted Training Center made it a central location for people to find their way into the Navy.
