The Military of the Federal Republic
The combined forces stand at 15 million strong.
They are divided as follows.
Army-6 Million
Federal Marines-2 Million
Navy-2 Million
Air Force- 2 Million
Federal Space Fleet- 3 Million
They are divided as follows.
Army-6 Million
Federal Marines-2 Million
Navy-2 Million
Air Force- 2 Million
Federal Space Fleet- 3 Million
History
With a history extending over many centuries the combined forces of the Federal Republic has seen every major battle and war on it's original planet. The Republic's Military is well known for being a benevolent one during peace time with many basing on it's record of humanitarian treatments and aid along with treatment of prisoners of war.
Army
The backbone of the military is the Army itself, dating back to the original Rhuten Empire the Army has been at the forefront of every major conflict to the present. The Army is the largest active force currently with 5 million active duty personnel and 1 million reserve.
Federal Marines
The Federal Marines are the third oldest force after the Army and Navy, the original purpose of the Marines was to protect cargo ships as well as serve as boarding parties on navy vessels in the past. Today the Marines serve mainly as a Quick Response Force as well as being the first ones in battle to secure a beachhead.
Navy
The second oldest force, the Navy utilized wood hulled ships in it's early days, most of the ships constructed were frigates and ship of the lines, as technology advanced to the point of FTL, many wondered it the age of a water based Navy was even necessary. Despite these concerns the Navy has proven itself as a reliable force in terms of relative planetary and oceanic safety.
Air Force
The second youngest branch after the invention of airplanes, what started off as a small Air Corps fleet under the Army eventually grew into it's own branch. Now the Air Force oversees both terrestrial and extraterrestrial Air combat units.
Federal Space Fleet
The Federal Space Fleet is the newest branch in the military, created several hundred years ago when the first spaceship capable of FTL travel was built. Since then it has grown dramatically and now oversees the entire Military Space Fleet.