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{{Factioninfobox | {{Factioninfobox | ||
| Name = United Federation of Allied Factions | | Name = United Federation of Allied Factions | ||
− | | Leaders = | + | | Leaders = Commanding Officer: ALTA2017<br />Executive Officer:<br />'''VACANT''' |
| Steamgroup = [http://steamcommunity.com/groups/UnitedFederationofAlliedFactions Steam Group] | | Steamgroup = [http://steamcommunity.com/groups/UnitedFederationofAlliedFactions Steam Group] | ||
+ | | Website = [http://ufaf.weebly.com] | ||
| Type = Military | | Type = Military | ||
| RecruitingStatus = Yes | | RecruitingStatus = Yes | ||
− | | Members = | + | | Members = 15 |
| Forumcontact = ALTA2017 | | Forumcontact = ALTA2017 | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | [[File:UFAFsmall.png|frame|center]] | |
+ | |||
==About== | ==About== | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | '''Note:'''Listed in | + | *The UFAF is also expanding to the game, StarMade |
+ | |||
+ | ==Personnel== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Members=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Note:''' Listed in chronological order of join date. Members will join as Recruits until they choose their specialty. | ||
+ | |||
+ | *ALTA2017 - Fleet Admiral | ||
+ | *Game_Boy53 - Commodore | ||
+ | *Deadstrikekid - Lieutenant | ||
+ | *superbudderdude - Lieutenant | ||
+ | *brent209 - Admiral | ||
+ | *Dylan25lee - Ensign | ||
+ | *dombomb104 - Commodore | ||
+ | *lucradov - Commodore | ||
+ | *Failedreality - Commodore | ||
+ | *Phyn - Commodore | ||
+ | *Professoaar Dickbutt - Admiral | ||
+ | *Span - Lieutenant | ||
+ | *Ricanbro - Commodore | ||
+ | *STORM - Senior Petty Officer | ||
+ | *MajorFussion - Commodore | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Ranks=== | ||
+ | '''Note:''' Listed in ascending order, ☆ denotes Flag Rank (Ability to command a large ship). | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Enlisted==== | ||
− | * | + | *Recruit (Rec) |
− | * | + | *Apprentice (App) |
− | * | + | *Tradesman (Tdm) |
− | * | + | *Petty Officer (PO) |
+ | *Senior Petty Officer (SPO) | ||
+ | *Chief Petty Officer (CPO) | ||
− | |||
− | === | + | ====Officers==== |
− | * | + | *Officer Cadet (Cdt) |
− | * | + | *Ensign (Esg) |
− | * | + | *Lieutenant (Lt) |
− | * | + | *Commodore☆ (Cmd) |
− | * | + | *Captain ☆ (Cpt) |
− | * | + | *Admiral ☆ (Adm) |
+ | *Fleet Admiral ☆ (FltAdm) | ||
+ | ====Rank Insignia==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | File:FltAdmsmall.png|Rank insignia of a Fleet Admiral | ||
+ | File:Admsmall.png|Rank insignia of an Admiral | ||
+ | File:Cptsmall.png|Rank insignia of a Captain | ||
+ | File:Cmdsmall.png|Rank insignia of a Commodore | ||
+ | File:Ltsmall.png|Rank insignia of a Lieutenant | ||
+ | File:Esgsmall.png|Rank insignia of an Ensign | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | File:SPOsmall.png|Rank insignia of a Senior Petty Officer | ||
+ | File:CPOsmall.png|Rank insignia of a Chief Petty Officer | ||
+ | File:POsmall.png|Rank insignia of a Petty Officer | ||
+ | File:Tdmsmall.png|Rank insignia of a Tradesman | ||
+ | File:Appsmall.png|Rank insignia of an Apprentice | ||
+ | File:Recsmall.png|Rank insignia of a Recruit | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Uniforms=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Officers are issued gray jumpers (Slightly Darker than Ship Colors, HSV 0,0,21) and enlisted persons are issued dark blue jumpers (HSV 240,100,32) for use in a habitable atmosphere. The same colors are used for dress uniforms. Space suits are colored to correspond with the member's specialty. At certain times space suits will be gray or dark blue (according to rank). | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Member Handbook=== | ||
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==Engineering Specialties== | ==Engineering Specialties== | ||
− | With the exception of Commanding Staff (Admirals and Fleet Admirals), all members of the UFAF have an assigned job that has been categorized into individual engineering fields. Each field is recognized as a Command. There are 9 commands. The Energy Engineering Command, the Geological Engineering Command, the Nuclear Engineering Command, the Civil Engineering Command, the Flight Engineering Command, the Transportation Engineering Command, the Biomedical Engineering Command, and the Military Engineering Command. (The 9th Command is the Headquarters Command.) | + | With the exception of Commanding Staff (Admirals and Fleet Admirals), all members of the UFAF have an assigned job that has been categorized into individual engineering fields. Each field is recognized as a Command. There are 9 commands. The Energy Engineering Command, the Geological Engineering Command, the Nuclear Engineering Command, the Civil Engineering Command, the Flight Engineering Command, the Transportation Engineering Command, the Biomedical Engineering Command, and the Military Engineering Command. (The 9th Command is the Headquarters Command.) Headquarters Command (HQ) is represented by a goldenrod color (HSV 43,85,85) and a torch. Each specialty has a Commanding Officer (CO), an Executive Officer (XO), and a Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEA). |
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | Commanding Officer: Flt. Adm. ALTA2017 | ||
+ | |||
+ | Executive Officer: Adm. Professor Dickbutt | ||
+ | |||
+ | Senior Enlisted Advisor: '''VACANT''' | ||
===Energy Engineering=== | ===Energy Engineering=== | ||
+ | The Energy Engineering Command is responsible for all non-nuclear related energy systems on ships and stations such as solar panels and lights. Officers typically design Energy Systems and command Installation Crews. Enlisted members of the Energy Engineering Command (EEC) are typically Electricians. Along with the lightning bolt, he color red is used to represent the EEC (HSV 0,100,100). | ||
+ | Commanding Officer: Cmd. lucradov | ||
===Geological Engineering=== | ===Geological Engineering=== | ||
− | The Geological Engineering Command deals with the locating, extraction, and processing of geological materials for use by the Energy, Nuclear, Civil, and Flight Engineering Commands. Officers in the Geological Engineering Command (GEC) typically command Mining Ships, Mining Expeditions, Processing Facilities, and Shipping Facilities. Enlisted personnel typically find jobs as Miners, Geological Engineering Technicians (locating minerals), and Processing Technicians. The color orange is used to denote GEC operations. | + | The Geological Engineering Command deals with the locating, extraction, and processing of geological materials for use by the Energy, Nuclear, Civil, and Flight Engineering Commands. Officers in the Geological Engineering Command (GEC) typically command Mining Ships, Mining Expeditions, Processing Facilities, and Shipping Facilities. Enlisted personnel typically find jobs as Miners, Geological Engineering Technicians (locating minerals), and Processing Technicians. The color orange is used alongside crossed pickaxes to denote GEC operations (HSV 30,100,100). |
+ | |||
+ | Commanding Officer: Cmd. Failedreality | ||
+ | |||
+ | Executive Officer: Lt. SuperBudderDude | ||
+ | |||
+ | Senior Enlisted Advisor: SPO STORM | ||
===Nuclear Engineering=== | ===Nuclear Engineering=== | ||
− | The Nuclear Engineering Command is responsible for the fueling of the UFAF's Ship's and Station's Nuclear Reactors. The Nuclear Engineering Command's mission is essential to the mission of the EEC. An Officer in the Nuclear Engineering Command (NEC) typically commands Refueling Stations, Fuel Ships, and Radioactive Material Storage Facilities. An Enlisted member is usually a Nuclear Engineering Technician who is responsible for the safe storage and internal transportation of radioactive materials. The color of NEC mission ships and bases is yellow. | + | The Nuclear Engineering Command is responsible for the fueling of the UFAF's Ship's and Station's Nuclear Reactors. The Nuclear Engineering Command's mission is essential to the mission of the EEC. An Officer in the Nuclear Engineering Command (NEC) typically commands Refueling Stations, Fuel Ships, and Radioactive Material Storage Facilities. An Enlisted member is usually a Nuclear Engineering Technician who is responsible for the safe storage and internal transportation of radioactive materials. The color of NEC mission ships and bases is yellow (HSV 60,100,100). The NEC is also represented by an atom. |
+ | |||
+ | Commanding Officer: '''VACANT''' | ||
===Civil Engineering=== | ===Civil Engineering=== | ||
− | The Civil Engineering Command builds stations for the UFAF. Officers of the Civil Engineering Command (CEC) command Construction Ships, Construction Crews, Construction Sites, And Construction Bases (for building modular pieces.) Officers also plan the aforementioned bases. Enlisted persons work as Construction Workers, Surveyors, and Civil Engineering Technicians (analyze prospective building sites, usually with the help of Geological Engineering Technicians.) | + | The Civil Engineering Command builds stations for the UFAF. Officers of the Civil Engineering Command (CEC) command Construction Ships, Construction Crews, Construction Sites, And Construction Bases (for building modular pieces.) Officers also plan the aforementioned bases. Enlisted persons work as Construction Workers, Surveyors, and Civil Engineering Technicians (analyze prospective building sites, usually with the help of Geological Engineering Technicians.) An I-beam and the color green represents the CEC (HSV 120,84,66). |
+ | |||
+ | Commanding Officer: Cmd. MajorFussion | ||
+ | |||
===Flight Engineering=== | ===Flight Engineering=== | ||
− | The Flight Engineering Command (FEC) supervises the Repair of Ships and Small Craft, as well as the piloting of these ships. In conjunction with the Military Engineering Command and Transportation Engineering Command, the FEC designs the UFAF's Ships and Small Craft. Officers of the FEC command Dry-Docks, Repair Ships and Repair Stations. Senior Officers design ships while Junior Officers are often pilots. Enlisted members are Repairmen and Builders in the FEC's dry-docks. The FEC is represented by the color blue. | + | The Flight Engineering Command (FEC) supervises the Repair of Ships and Small Craft, as well as the piloting of these ships. In conjunction with the Military Engineering Command and Transportation Engineering Command, the FEC designs the UFAF's Ships and Small Craft. Officers of the FEC command Dry-Docks, Repair Ships and Repair Stations. Senior Officers design ships while Junior Officers are often pilots. Enlisted members are Repairmen and Builders in the FEC's dry-docks. The FEC is represented by the color blue (HSV 240,100,100) and a rocket. Ship Piloting operations are denoted with a helm symbol (⎈) |
+ | |||
+ | Commanding Officer: Cmd. Ricanbro | ||
===Transportation Engineering=== | ===Transportation Engineering=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Transportation Engineering Command (TEC) oversees the transportation and handling of resources, cargo, and passengers. The TEC maintains small transport ships (piloted by Junior Officers and Senior Enlisted) and large transport ships (commanded by Senior Officers). The TEC also maintains transport depots along long routes and warehouses near the operations of other commands, especially the GEC, FEC, and MEC. TEC's enlisted personnel also man the aforementioned stations acting as dockworkers. The TEC is represented by the handle with care symbol, Herme's staff (⚚), and the color purple (HSV 280,87,81). | ||
+ | |||
+ | Commanding Officer: Cmd. Phyn | ||
===Biomedical Engineering=== | ===Biomedical Engineering=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | White (HSV 0,0,100), Greek cross, Caduceus (☤) | ||
+ | |||
+ | Commanding Officer: '''VACANT''' | ||
===Military Engineering=== | ===Military Engineering=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Black (HSV 0,0,0), crossed swords ⚔ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Commanding Officer: Cmd. dombomb104 | ||
====Special Forces==== | ====Special Forces==== | ||
+ | Olive (HSV 86,84,38), knife | ||
+ | Commanding Officer: Lt. Span | ||
+ | |||
+ | Executive Officer: Esg. Dylan25lee | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Insignia=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | File:HQsmall.png|HQ Patch/Badge | ||
+ | File:EECsmall.png|EEC Patch/Badge | ||
+ | File:GECsmall.png|GEC Patch/Badge | ||
+ | File:NECsmall.png|NEC Patch/Badge | ||
+ | File:CECsmall.png|CEC Patch/Badge | ||
+ | File:FECsmall.png|FEC Patch/Badge | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | File:TECsmall.png|TEC Patch/Badge | ||
+ | File:BECsmall.png|BEC Patch/Badge | ||
+ | File:MECsmall.png|MEC Patch/Badge | ||
+ | File:SOPsmall.png|SOP Patch/Badge | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
==Ships== | ==Ships== | ||
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====Repair Ships==== | ====Repair Ships==== | ||
+ | ===Shipbuilding Handbook=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | SEC 1: EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||
+ | |||
+ | *The points farthest from the center of the ship on either side must be given a red or green lighting fixture, side appropriate. | ||
+ | |||
+ | *One yellow light should be centered on the bottom of the hull. | ||
+ | |||
+ | *Two white lights should be placed atop the ship. One being ⅓ the total length of the ship from stern and the other ⅓ the total length of the ship from bow. | ||
+ | |||
+ | SEC 2: EXTERIOR PAINT | ||
+ | |||
+ | *All ships should be painted HSV 0º, 0%, 27% to assist with camouflaging | ||
+ | |||
+ | *Each ship should have a 2 block wide stripe approximately ⅓ the total length of the ship from bow colored to represent the ships purpose. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ''Please note that these are tentative rules intended only for uniformity's sake and some leeway will be allowed. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please contact the faction commander.'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Servers== | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Space Engineers Game Server''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Name: furry server | ||
+ | |||
+ | IP: 216.231.140.37:27035 | ||
+ | |||
+ | Owner: brent209 | ||
+ | |||
+ | Mods: | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=297528226 | ||
+ | |||
+ | http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=294621451 | ||
+ | |||
+ | http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=296945691 | ||
+ | |||
+ | http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=297120197 | ||
+ | |||
+ | http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=297134315 | ||
+ | |||
+ | http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=297110720 | ||
+ | |||
+ | http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=297208992 | ||
+ | |||
+ | http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=294555339 | ||
+ | |||
+ | http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=295393216 | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''TeamSpeak Server''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ALTA2017 will look into a TeamSpeak server when the faction has 20 active members. | ||
==How to Join== | ==How to Join== |
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Contents
About
- The UFAF is also expanding to the game, StarMade
Personnel
Members
Note: Listed in chronological order of join date. Members will join as Recruits until they choose their specialty.
- ALTA2017 - Fleet Admiral
- Game_Boy53 - Commodore
- Deadstrikekid - Lieutenant
- superbudderdude - Lieutenant
- brent209 - Admiral
- Dylan25lee - Ensign
- dombomb104 - Commodore
- lucradov - Commodore
- Failedreality - Commodore
- Phyn - Commodore
- Professoaar Dickbutt - Admiral
- Span - Lieutenant
- Ricanbro - Commodore
- STORM - Senior Petty Officer
- MajorFussion - Commodore
Ranks
Note: Listed in ascending order, ☆ denotes Flag Rank (Ability to command a large ship).
Enlisted
- Recruit (Rec)
- Apprentice (App)
- Tradesman (Tdm)
- Petty Officer (PO)
- Senior Petty Officer (SPO)
- Chief Petty Officer (CPO)
Officers
- Officer Cadet (Cdt)
- Ensign (Esg)
- Lieutenant (Lt)
- Commodore☆ (Cmd)
- Captain ☆ (Cpt)
- Admiral ☆ (Adm)
- Fleet Admiral ☆ (FltAdm)
Rank Insignia
- SPOsmall.png
Rank insignia of a Senior Petty Officer
- CPOsmall.png
Rank insignia of a Chief Petty Officer
- POsmall.png
Rank insignia of a Petty Officer
- Tdmsmall.png
Rank insignia of a Tradesman
- Appsmall.png
Rank insignia of an Apprentice
- Recsmall.png
Rank insignia of a Recruit
Uniforms
Officers are issued gray jumpers (Slightly Darker than Ship Colors, HSV 0,0,21) and enlisted persons are issued dark blue jumpers (HSV 240,100,32) for use in a habitable atmosphere. The same colors are used for dress uniforms. Space suits are colored to correspond with the member's specialty. At certain times space suits will be gray or dark blue (according to rank).
Member Handbook
Engineering Specialties
With the exception of Commanding Staff (Admirals and Fleet Admirals), all members of the UFAF have an assigned job that has been categorized into individual engineering fields. Each field is recognized as a Command. There are 9 commands. The Energy Engineering Command, the Geological Engineering Command, the Nuclear Engineering Command, the Civil Engineering Command, the Flight Engineering Command, the Transportation Engineering Command, the Biomedical Engineering Command, and the Military Engineering Command. (The 9th Command is the Headquarters Command.) Headquarters Command (HQ) is represented by a goldenrod color (HSV 43,85,85) and a torch. Each specialty has a Commanding Officer (CO), an Executive Officer (XO), and a Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEA).
Commanding Officer: Flt. Adm. ALTA2017
Executive Officer: Adm. Professor Dickbutt
Senior Enlisted Advisor: VACANT
Energy Engineering
The Energy Engineering Command is responsible for all non-nuclear related energy systems on ships and stations such as solar panels and lights. Officers typically design Energy Systems and command Installation Crews. Enlisted members of the Energy Engineering Command (EEC) are typically Electricians. Along with the lightning bolt, he color red is used to represent the EEC (HSV 0,100,100).
Commanding Officer: Cmd. lucradov
Geological Engineering
The Geological Engineering Command deals with the locating, extraction, and processing of geological materials for use by the Energy, Nuclear, Civil, and Flight Engineering Commands. Officers in the Geological Engineering Command (GEC) typically command Mining Ships, Mining Expeditions, Processing Facilities, and Shipping Facilities. Enlisted personnel typically find jobs as Miners, Geological Engineering Technicians (locating minerals), and Processing Technicians. The color orange is used alongside crossed pickaxes to denote GEC operations (HSV 30,100,100).
Commanding Officer: Cmd. Failedreality
Executive Officer: Lt. SuperBudderDude
Senior Enlisted Advisor: SPO STORM
Nuclear Engineering
The Nuclear Engineering Command is responsible for the fueling of the UFAF's Ship's and Station's Nuclear Reactors. The Nuclear Engineering Command's mission is essential to the mission of the EEC. An Officer in the Nuclear Engineering Command (NEC) typically commands Refueling Stations, Fuel Ships, and Radioactive Material Storage Facilities. An Enlisted member is usually a Nuclear Engineering Technician who is responsible for the safe storage and internal transportation of radioactive materials. The color of NEC mission ships and bases is yellow (HSV 60,100,100). The NEC is also represented by an atom.
Commanding Officer: VACANT
Civil Engineering
The Civil Engineering Command builds stations for the UFAF. Officers of the Civil Engineering Command (CEC) command Construction Ships, Construction Crews, Construction Sites, And Construction Bases (for building modular pieces.) Officers also plan the aforementioned bases. Enlisted persons work as Construction Workers, Surveyors, and Civil Engineering Technicians (analyze prospective building sites, usually with the help of Geological Engineering Technicians.) An I-beam and the color green represents the CEC (HSV 120,84,66).
Commanding Officer: Cmd. MajorFussion
Flight Engineering
The Flight Engineering Command (FEC) supervises the Repair of Ships and Small Craft, as well as the piloting of these ships. In conjunction with the Military Engineering Command and Transportation Engineering Command, the FEC designs the UFAF's Ships and Small Craft. Officers of the FEC command Dry-Docks, Repair Ships and Repair Stations. Senior Officers design ships while Junior Officers are often pilots. Enlisted members are Repairmen and Builders in the FEC's dry-docks. The FEC is represented by the color blue (HSV 240,100,100) and a rocket. Ship Piloting operations are denoted with a helm symbol (⎈)
Commanding Officer: Cmd. Ricanbro
Transportation Engineering
The Transportation Engineering Command (TEC) oversees the transportation and handling of resources, cargo, and passengers. The TEC maintains small transport ships (piloted by Junior Officers and Senior Enlisted) and large transport ships (commanded by Senior Officers). The TEC also maintains transport depots along long routes and warehouses near the operations of other commands, especially the GEC, FEC, and MEC. TEC's enlisted personnel also man the aforementioned stations acting as dockworkers. The TEC is represented by the handle with care symbol, Herme's staff (⚚), and the color purple (HSV 280,87,81).
Commanding Officer: Cmd. Phyn
Biomedical Engineering
White (HSV 0,0,100), Greek cross, Caduceus (☤)
Commanding Officer: VACANT
Military Engineering
Black (HSV 0,0,0), crossed swords ⚔
Commanding Officer: Cmd. dombomb104
Special Forces
Olive (HSV 86,84,38), knife
Commanding Officer: Lt. Span
Executive Officer: Esg. Dylan25lee
Insignia
Ships
Combat Ships
Carriers
Frigates
Destroyers
Cruisers
Minelayers
Minesweepers
Torpedo Ships
Small Craft
Patrol Craft
Bombers
Fighters
Non-Combat Ships
Transporters
Fuel Ships
Medical Ships
Repair Ships
Shipbuilding Handbook
SEC 1: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- The points farthest from the center of the ship on either side must be given a red or green lighting fixture, side appropriate.
- One yellow light should be centered on the bottom of the hull.
- Two white lights should be placed atop the ship. One being ⅓ the total length of the ship from stern and the other ⅓ the total length of the ship from bow.
SEC 2: EXTERIOR PAINT
- All ships should be painted HSV 0º, 0%, 27% to assist with camouflaging
- Each ship should have a 2 block wide stripe approximately ⅓ the total length of the ship from bow colored to represent the ships purpose.
Please note that these are tentative rules intended only for uniformity's sake and some leeway will be allowed. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please contact the faction commander.
Servers
Space Engineers Game Server
Name: furry server
IP: 216.231.140.37:27035
Owner: brent209
Mods:
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=297528226
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=294621451
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=296945691
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=297120197
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=297134315
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=297110720
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=297208992
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=294555339
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=295393216
TeamSpeak Server
ALTA2017 will look into a TeamSpeak server when the faction has 20 active members.
How to Join
To request more information on this faction or to request to join, you may contact the faction through the following links.
You may also use these links to contact the faction about the absorption of another faction.