The Imperium Navy, an Overview
I found an old article I wrote regarding the IN and updated a little. For your edification; The Imperium Navy There is no older service in the Third Imperium than the Imperium Navy. Not only do they provide defense for the words of the Imperium, but are the protectors of commerce. The Fleet When citizens think of the IN they are talking about the Fleet. The Imperium has over 11,000 worlds and trillions of sophonts, with over 120,000 ships. The primary organization designation is the sector fleet, although subsector fleets are a far more common in deployments. There are task groups and assault groups deployed for specific missions. Approximately 50% of the fleet are active duty while 40% are in reserve. The remaining 10% are the Capital Fleet, under the “direct” control of the Emperor and heirs. The Corps As in other points in the History of Humaniti the Marines are technically a department of the Navy. Their mission is to fight in concert with the Fleet in sup...