Perunese Armed Forces

The Perunese Armed Forces are the main military branch on Perun. The PAF represents the only real centralized authority on the planet, and thus exists outside of any kind of governmental hierarchy. Held in high-esteem by most Perunese, the military is seen as an alternative to the dangerous mining and manufacturing on the planet. The PAF is the largest military in the Colonial Sphere, and its mere existence makes Perun a major player in Sphere politics.

Colonial Civil War
The outbreak of the Colonial Civil War in 2172 marked the first real opportunity for the Perunese to form their own military. Beforehand, they had provided a bulk of the troops to the UCA. With the Agronnachs rising up against the UCN, much of the Perunese portion of the UCA mutinied and went over to the rebels, officially creating the Perunese Armed Forces in the process. When Perun was finally liberated in 2177, the militias that had been fighting on the planet were rolled into the ranks of the newly minted organization.

Modern Era
Though founded relatively recently, Perun has a history of military service dating back to the founding of the UCA. This, combined with the already dangerous conditions on the planet, has turned the Perunese into a force to be reckoned with.

Organization
The Perunese Armed Forces are operated unlike the rest of the planet, though at the same time in a distinctly Perunese way. The bulk of the PAF is built up of a professional military force, though much of the colony also serves in some capacity in reserve militias. The militias, while governed by a central body of commanders, are responsible for their own upkeep and training. As such, the talent of these groups can vary.

Mercenaries
Due to their reputation for soldiering, as well as the widespread military training and the tradition of Odlot, many Perunese can be found across the Colonial Sphere in the role of mercenaries. Whether protecting wealthy elites as bodyguards or fighting for some corporate interest, the Perunese are often in the thick of things.