Editing Star World Defensive Forces (SWDF)

''"We all have things we left back on Star World, things we all want to see again. But remember, Vash, if we fail here, there will be no Star World to go back to. We are the first and last line that keeps these monsters from our home, and we must be prepared to give our lives to hold it."'' 
'''-Commissar Gebit, [[The Blackest Days]]'''

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! colspan="2" style="color: black; background: #CCCCFF;; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;" | Star World Defensive Forces (SWDF)
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| [[File:SWDF Logo.png]]<br>
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! colspan="2" style="color: black; background: #DDDDFF; font-size: 100%;" | Facts
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| '''Type'''
Planetary Defensive Force
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| '''Purpose'''
Defend Star World and its colonies
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| '''Allies'''
The Galactic Federation, All planets within the Alliance of Worlds, [[The Yoshi Bodyguards|Yoshi Bodyguards]], [[Cyber Bell Vanguard]]
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| '''Enemies'''
[[Metal Army]], COUE, [[Orks]], Kriken Empire, Space Pirates, [[Necrons]], All who seek to harm or dominate Star World
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| '''Leader'''
Council of Star World (A member of each nation of Star World, each holding equal power)
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| '''Size'''
Over 800 million active members
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| '''Notable Members'''
[[Coshi]] (former), [[General Birdross]], Governor-General Alexander, Captain Vash, Commissar Banir, Commissar Gebit, Private Frob, Private Bread
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*[[The Yoshi Bodyguards]]
*[[Topmonhit Story]]
*[[Grodus Rising]]
*[[RP Chronicles]]
*Metal Wars Chronicles
*[[Metal Wars Climax]]
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The '''Star World Defensive Forces''' are the main military forces set about to defend the planet and territories of [[Star World]]. What it lacks in strength and technological advancements is their numbers, as most of the population is put in service at some point through military drafts (though this does not stop a high volunteer rate). The army itself is headed by the [[Council of Star World]], which deals with all affairs of the planet on a galactic level. The army is known to use commissars to keep the troops in line, although the army continues it's high track record for discipline and moral. Several organizations, such as the Yoshi Bodyguards, Galactic Federation Marine Corps, and [[Cyber Bell Vanguard]], have assisted in the technological advancement of their forces.

== History ==

In the late 1940's (Star World Calendar), the [[Galactic Federation]] made contact with the post-modern age Star World. This, along with the arrival of Mexous Sneezier some half-century later, enhanced Star World to the point of faster-than-light, or slipspace, space travel. Star World could now contact with other planets. It was then it became apparent that Star World was, indeed, not alone in the universe, and the only way they would survive as a planet was to unite.

After several invasions, the nations of Star World pooled their military might together to form the SWD. (The Koopa Kingdom fully joined much later in the timeline) Legendary war heroes and famed generals such as Darrich Koopvlitz were called in to lead the organization. To control it, the nations formed a Council to oversee the SWDF's command. As reliance on other planets grew, the Council grew to become the ruling body on Star World, able now to overrule a national ruler's decisions. 

In its early days of colonization, the SWD were called upon to defend the newly found colonies against Ork and Kriken threats, as well as sustain several riots and uprisings on Star World itself. Though the FOEA provided them with some action, the first time the SWD saw true war was against the private military contractor [[Darkcorp]], when Star World was directly invaded several times. Eventually, with the aid of the Yoshi Bodyguards, the SWD destroyed Darkcorp, but soon after, the [[Confederation of Universal Evil]] rose to threaten the planet. In those times, the [[Yoshi Bodyguards]] became a private military force overshadowing the SWD, a force with greater technology than the planet's official military and loyal only to the Yoshi Islands. Much debate formed over the Yoshi Bodyguard's ethical use of clones and role in the planet's defense until a single event changed Star World forever.

When the Dark Ages set in, the SWD were charged with civilian evacuation and colonial lock downs, while the YBs were charged with defeating the demon menace. While the casualties for both the Yoshi Bodyguards and the Star World Defensive Forces were immense, it was the YBs that suffered more in terms of casualties. As the Dark Ages set in, it was not rare to see a stranded SWD force defending refugee camps located across the planet, while the Yoshi Bodyguards left were nearly wiped out, very few packs of former regiments left to roam the barren hellscape of the planet. When the Titans finally fell at Anubis's hands, the Yoshi Bodyguards had proven themselves loyal to Star World, and were allowed to hold a standing force. But the SWD were not out of the picture yet.

It was the YBs that primarily saw to the defeat of the COUE (Although the [[Galactic Federation]] delivered the killing blow), but when the [[Metal Wars]] began to grip the universe, the SWDF had regrown enough to become a major player in Star World's contribution to the war effort. Fleets of SWDF forces fought alongside the YBs in combat, and for a while all was well. Then, on [[Chronis]], the largest battle of the Metal Wars, the YBs and the SWDF had contradicting orders, which pitted them against each other. This caused the death of SWDF hero Lucas Alexander as well as thousands of troops on both sides. After the battle, the YBs were put on trail for their actions, and a verdict was reached. After the Metal Wars would draw to and end, the YB and the SWDF would be merged. This was not only in light of the clone's actions, but also in the recent breakup of the YB core members.

The SWDF stood on the main front of the Metal War, although intrusions by the X-Nauts crippled their warfleets. When the Metal Army invaded Star World, they were prepared, holding against impossible odds to beat back the invaders. Although they sent generals and platoons of soldiers to help in the invasion of Mekkai proper, most of their forces stayed behind to reconstruct the homeland.

After Mekkai fell, the SWDF had very little time to rest. The [[DPC]] laid siege to Star World, cutting off the planet not only from the bulk of the [[Alliance of Worlds]] fleet en route from Mekkai. The SWDF concentrated on four fronts, [[Mushroom Kingdom]], [[Dinosaur Island]], the [[Koopa Kingdom]], and [[Beanbean Kingdom]]. Meanwhile, separate small outposts would defend other cities such as [[Rougeport]] and [[Isle Delfino]]. The defense worked, and the Dark Perforation Army was pushed from the planet. The SWDF then devised the assault on the Dark Perforation's castle, which, with the help of [[Pokeworld Defensive Forces]], ended in a victory.

Now the SWDF are charged with cleaning up the remaining Metal Army forces. There is an uneasy peace on Star World now, thought there is peace. Only time will tell when the next big threat appears to challenge the SWDF again.

== Technology ==

The SWDF's technology is mostly based off of it's allies. When the [[Galactic Federation]] discovered Star World, they quickly adapted to their weaponry. The SWDF, however, always adds their own twist, combining different and radical technologies to make a better product. What makes them even more formidable is their ability to mass produce these technologies. Even after crushing defeats, the SWDF can rebuild their armies with ease and retaliate.

As Star World is constantly invaded, the SWDF has to continue to keep up it's strength. Thus, much of the planet's funding is put into technological research, keeping them ahead of their enemies, with limited success.

With the Cyber Bell Vanguard providing technology and weapons. These factors makes this army a formidable force to be reckoned with.

== Military ==

=== Infantry ===
* SWDF Frontline Loadout 
* Scout Suit Loadout 
* SWDF Deep-Strike Commando Loadout
* SWDF Commando Suit Loadout
* SWDF Aquatic Combat Loadout 
* Drop Suit Loadout 
* Space-Combat Loadout 
* Sniper Loadout 
* Special Weapons Loadout  
* Jump-Pack Suit Loadout 
* Robotic Warfare Loadout
* Communications Team 
* Medical Staff
* SWDF Engineer 
* Leviathan Naval Specialist 
* Koopatrol Melee Specialist
* ZONE Troopers 
* Magi Specialist 
* Heavy Weapons Team
* SWDF Commissar 
* Attack Dog 
* Sanctioned Psychic Operative (Newtype Operative)
* Church Protectorate Priest 
* Officer and Tactical Cadre
* [[Mario/Luigi Trooper | Mario/Luigi Frontline Trooper]]
* Yoshi Bodyguard Clone Trooper
* Yoshi Bodyguard Specalist Clone
* Yoshi Bodyguard Advanced Recon Commando (ARC) Clone Trooper
* ROB Pawns
* Gizoid Trooper
* V-Trooper Series
* Gundivers (Naval Combat) 
* Regimental Support Staff
* Type-100 Centurian Robos (Hyaku Shiki)

===Ground Vehicles===

*Metal Slug Tank Series
**Metal Slug MK. III Light Tank
**Metal Slug Mk. II Medium Tank
**Metal Slug Annihilator Tank (Heavy)
**Metal Slug Godslayer Tank (Super-Heavy)
***[http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/6356/giantformor.gif Metal Slug Godslayer R-Type] 
**Metal Slug MK.III Black Hound 
*Valkyrie Hoverbike 
*Geist Class Recon Jeep
*[http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/halo/images/9/9f/002_cougar1.jpg Cougar Class Armored Veichle]
**Cougar Class Medium APC
**Cougar Class Tankhunter
**Cougar Class Medium Artillery
*Fear Class Light Artillery
*Horizon-Class Heavy Artillery Battery
*Hyperion Missile Artillary
*Koopak Transport Truck
*Ion Tank

===Aerial Vehicles===
*Marauder Bomber
*Pelican Dropship/Bomber
*Revant Fighter Craft
*X Fighter
*Hornet Gunship
*Albatross Heavy Dropship
*Pelican Combat Dropship
*SSM Ultility Pod
*RC Hover Drone
*Tempestchild UAV

===Aquatic Vehicles===
*Ballista Missile Boat
*Mecha Blooper
*Hydro Sub Bikes 
*Goomverne-Class Carrier Submarine

===Mecha and Mobile Armor===
*[http://www.mahq.net/mecha/macross/sdfmacross/mbr-07-mk2.jpg Exo-Goomba Mech-suit] (Repair/Melee Mechs for Goombas)
*[[Jegan]] Mobile Suit Series
**Jegan MK.I
**Jegan MK.II
**Recon Jegan
**Jegan Flyer Type
**SCUBA Jegan
**Psycho Jegan (For Newtype Pilots and Psychic Pilots)
**Grappler Jegan (Barefisted Melee Specialist)(Uses the Mobile Trace System cockpit)
**Worker Jegan
**Jegan Commander Type
***Jegan Birdross Custom
***Jegan Alexander Custom 
**Jegan Commissar Type
***Jegan Commissar Guy Custom
**Stealth Jegan Type
**Commando Jegan Type
***Jegan Verning Custom
**Stark Jegan (AKA Heavyarms Jegan)
**Jegan Honor Guard
*Tegan Y-Mech Mobile Suit Series
*ML-Mech Mobile Suit Series
**Standard ML-Mech
**ARC ML-Mech
**ML-Mech Commander Type
*Gundam Series
**Gundam Commander Type
*Loto (Infantry APC)

===Ships===
*[http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/7855/hiryuukai.png Romulus Class Battleship] 
*Remus Class Torpedo Destroyer 
*YSS Windfish Supercarrier
*Leviathan Class Battlecruiser 
*Behemoth Class Battlecruiser 
*[[Nightwind IV|Command Class Battlecruiser]] 
*Merciless Class Stealth Ship 
*Tempest Class Drone Harbinger
*[[Starcrusier Prime (Razor II-Class) |Razor-II Class Starcruiser]]
*Razor Class Starcruiser
*Blade Class Starcruiser
*Setting Sun Temporal Warship
*Alexandria Class Carrier Cruiser
*Koopin Class Corvette

===Weapons===
*Lasgun Series
**[http://www.chromeangel.co.uk/rspecies/Imperial%20Guard/Lasgun6.jpg Standard Issue LA-21]
**Sniper Variant LA-22
**''Hot Cell'' Variant LA-23
**Snifit Mask LA-24
**LA-50X Lasgun Gunblade
**SC-17 Commissar Pistol
**Modified SC-17 Magi Variant
**Standard Issue LA-34 Carbine
*STAR Weapon Series
**STAR-130 Arm Blaster
**[http://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/seed/lineart/amf-101-mmi-m1001.jpg STAR-135 Shocker Shotgun]
**[http://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/seed/lineart/zgmf-x10a-ma-m20.jpg STAR-140 Star Beam Rifles]
**[http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/halo/images/e/e6/M6_Spartan_Laser.jpg STAR-176 Grindell Nonlinear Rifle] (ARC Lascannon)
**STAR-180 Sniper Rifle
*Bill Blaster Series
**S6 Bomshell Bill Blaster
**PZ8 Banzai Bill Blaster
**Y5 Artilery Bill Blaster
*SC-88 Light Arm Blaster
*Micia C422 Gunblade
*[http://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/seed-destiny/lineart/zgmf-x56s-m71-aak.jpg Combat Knife]
*[http://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/0080/lineart/rgm-79g-shield.jpg HW-82 Grapple Sheild]
*M64 Assualt Cannon
*Heavy H47 Autocannon
* "Gattaling Bill" Super X7 Autocannon
**SH44 Snifit Mask Autocannon
*AVE-16 Rail Bazooka
*Electronic Pulse Cannon
*ACM Autocannon series
*Rocket Hammer
*Hammer Magi Staff
*Demolition Series
**Frag Grenades
**Plasma Grenades
**Napalm Grenades
**Trip Mines
***Tornado Mine
***EMP Mine
**Stun Charges
**Timed C4 Charges
**Remote Demo Charges
**Charged Bob-ombs
*Varying Magical Arts
**Muilt-Pipe System
**Gunship Ring
**Warp Cannon
**Fortress Block

=== Buildings/Facilities ===
*Outpost
*Standard base 
*Superfortress 
*Barracks
*Vehicle Depot
*Mecha Depot
**Mobile Suit Depot
*Star Reactor
*Lookout Tower
*Autoturret
*Warehouse
*Space Dock
*Airport
*Field Armory
*Supply Pad

=== Leader Powers ===

*Orbital Drop (All Leaders)
**Infantry Orbital Drop (All leaders)
**Mobile Suit Orbital Drop (Birdross and Sneezier)
**ARC Orbital Drop (Scorch and Coshi)
*Orbital Strike (Sneezier, Sub, Scorch and Coshi)
*Carpet Bomb
*Retreat is not an Option (Commissars)
*Radar Jam (Coshi)
*Hyper Repair (Sneezier)

===Superweapons===

*Ion Cannon Defensive Satellite Grid
*Hellstorm Class Tactical Nuclear Missile
*Dragon Class Medium Nuclear Missile
*Dreamender Class Cluster Heavy Nuclear Missile
*Orbital Bombardment (Plasma, Yamato Cannon, Ion Cannon, Anti-Matter, Dark Mana Cannon)
*Mana-Titan Imperitor Dominatris

==Notable Figures==
*[[Coshi |Captain Coshi]]: former SWDF Yoshi soldier, ran away from the Bugoto Academy. Currently Captain of the 64th Clone Division. His unit is under General Birdross' command and part of the 43rd POW-Strikers Army.
*[[General Birdross]]: Five-Star General of the 43rd POW-Strikers Army, mech (Mobile Suit) ace pilot nicknamed the "Blue Revolver".
*[[Captain Kooplass Koopvlitz]]: Famed SWDF pilot, veteran of Chronis. Also part of the Cyber Bell Vanguard. Granddaughter of Darrich.
*General Theobald: Supreme Commander of Mushroom Kingdom branch of the SWDF.
*[[Sub|General Subsourian the Dark]]: Veteran Yoshi Bodyguard, and new five-star general of the SWDF.
*[[Sneezier|General Mexous Sniffin]]: Veteran Yoshi Bodyguard, Five Star SWDF General. Chairman and delegate to the [[Cyber Bell Vanguard]].
*[[Tron|Colonel Tron]]: Veteran Yoshi Bodyguard, Support staff and specialist for General Subsourian and General Sniffin.
*Admiral Koopul: Five Star Admiral and part of the [[Cyber Bell Vanguard]].
*[[Scorch|Commander Scorch]]: Commander of the 1st ARC Trooper Division.
*Captain Bloodstache: Captain of the 52th Ztar ARC Team, part of the 1st ARC Trooper Regiment.
*Governor-General Alexander: Toad who ruled Chronis during it's war. Hero for his victory over Darkcorp in the first battle of Chronis. (Deceased) 
*Captain Vash: Veteran Koopa of Chronis, ordered the destruction of the Hellfire cannon. (Deceased)
*Commissar Banir: Koopa who commanded 13th Armored on Chronis. New Governor of the system.
*Commissar Sten: A Commissar Brother (Hammer Bro. variant) involved in many battles.
*Commissar Gebit: Commissar of 5th Infantry Company. Fought in battle of Victory Bay of the Chronis Campaign (Deceased)
*Specialist Frob (Discharged)
*Specialist Bread (Discharged)
*General Bloops Akatar: Four-Star General of the 32nd Fire Flower Army. Became general due to being the brother of a Councilman of the Carrot Kingdom, Gloopario Akatar. Resembles Blork, the former ruler of [[Popworld]].
*Zapp Bloopergan: Twenty-Five-Star General (or so he says) who is extremely incompetent but somehow manages to do everything spectacularly through sheer dumb luck and has become a war hero.
*Gew: I do not remember what he is.
*General Guy: (Defected to Koopa Kingdom) Used to be Four Star General until his defection.
*Darrich Koopvlitz: One of the legendary founders of the SWDF. A Dark Koopatrol that died and reborn (actually cursed by Morton Sr.) into a Dark Bones. Legendary for being the master of martial arts, dark powers, and the Scythe. Formerly Morton Sr.'s right hand man but turned traitor. Has has a granddaughter named Kooplass.
*Sir Shiki: The first unit of the new elite Centurian Robo series, under Sub's command. Known to have a gold paintjob that deflect energy weapons.
*Lieutenant [[Scyrab]]: The third unit of the new Centurian Robo line. His superiors are Coshi and Birdross. Has a Ruby paintjob that deflect energy weapons. Formerly a Jet GM commando that fought the Dark Perforation. Prefers firearms but has a Star Beam Sword in case of emergencies.
*Seargent [[Charlla]]:  Fourth unit of the Centurian Robo line. His superiors are Coshi and Birdross. Has Sapphire paint job that deflect energy weapons. Formerly a Jet GM commando that fought the Dark Perforation. Prefers melee weapons but has a beam rifle in case of emergencies.
*Sergeant Cassas: A Pianta Leader of Team Five-Eight.
*Private Joseph Douglas: A red spotted, large Toad. Former member of Team Five-Eight. Part of Subsourian's Task Force 827.
*Corporal Daniel Mundt: Member of Team Five-Eight.

== Interactions with Other Characters and Factions ==

=== Galactic Federation Marine Corps ===

Much like Star World and the Galactic Federation in general, the two armies have a strong alliance, ever since the Federation introduced space travel to Star World in the early 1900s. It is common to see the two working together on the battlefield, as both are leading members of the [[Alliance of Worlds]]. Many invasions of Star World have been repelled by aid of the Federation, and many Federation territories have been saved by SWDF intervention.

=== Yoshi Bodyguards ===

The relationship between the Yoshi Bodyguards and SWDF has been somewhat speckled. When [[the YB Clone Army]] was first introduced, there was some skepticism as to the privatization of the military force. This changed during the Dark Ages, when the Yoshi Bodyguards proved their immense loyalty in the SWDF's eyes. Through battles with the FOEA, COUE, and Metal Army, the two fought side by side. Then on [[Chronis]], contradicting orders lead to the Clone Army attacking the SWDF garrison without a second thought, nearly wiping out the SWDF forces on the planet. The SWDF retaliated, driving the clones off of the planet. This strained the relationship to the point where the Council called for a merger between the two, dissolving the already near-broken core YBs and bringing the clone army under SWDF rule. Ever since Mekkai and the DPC invasion, the two have proven to be formidable allies, though some distrust of the clones still remains.

=== Metal Army ===

The Metal Army was a major enemy of the SWDF. Since Star World was partially responsible for their rise to power, they felt obligated to send forces to aid in the battle against the Metal Army. Indeed, many of the SWDF robots and mechs defected to the Metal Army, namely [[Ultra Stuffwell]]. When Star World was devastated by their forces, it was the SWDF who counterattacked, finally destroying Mekkai. Still, the SWDF know that [[Omega]] is leading the remaining Metal Army forces, and has already beaten the SWDF fleet off once. They are still a major threat to the Star World.

=== Necrons ===

Like all living beings, the SWDF are targets for Necron attacks. Very rarely have the SWDF successfully defended from a Necron invasion, and usually end up destroying the planet with nuclear bombardments after the Tomb sect awakens and the planet's surface becomes devoid of life. Only on [[Finichia|Wrath of the Titan]] and [[Chronis]] have full Necron awakenings been beaten back, with a Necron God-Artifact being destroyed on Mekkai.

=== Orks ===

Orks have been a slight nuance on SWDF shipping routes since the Star World gained the capabilities for space travel. The SWDF devoted forces against several WAAGHs that threatened toppling Federation worlds, but overall, the SWDF consider the Orks a minor menace.

=== Vhozon ===

The Vhozon are untrustworthy in the eyes of the SWDF. Several times they have turned on alliances, especially when it comes to the Necrons. Many times, they will approach as friends, while other times they will devote entire warbands to destroying a SWDF presence. As such, hostile action is usually taken when the Vhozon appear.

=== Kriken Empire ===

The Kriken Empire has long since been a nuisance to the rest of the universe, raiding supply routes on the border of Federation space. However, their location relative to Star World has allowed very little conflict between the Empire and the SWDF. The Kriken's imperialism, however, has still lead to several small space battles between explorer fleets of both sides.

=== Confederation of Universal Evil===

The COUE was a major enemy of the SWDF, though it was the Yoshi Bodyguards that did the majority of the fighting against them. However, sects of them still remain, especially on or around Star World. Fighting with its remnants is still a major portion of the SWDF's conflict since the fall of the Dark Perforation.

==== Neo Confederation of Universal Evil ====

After many pockets of COUE resistance united, Star World took up arms to deal with the new threat. Now stronger than ever, the two factions have met in small skirmishes, both knowing a full war is imminent between the two great armies, and the resulting bloodbath may devastate both forces.

=== Dark Perforation Army ===

The DPA invaded Star World once, sealing off a major portion of the SWDF from their home planet. The forces on site retaliated, pushing them off of their world. They did not stop there, however, and drove straight into their fortress, destroying the Dark Perforation with the aid of the Pokeworld Defensive Forces and the Galactic Federation Marine Corps. This was a major moral boost for the people of Star World, and many regiments who served in this battle adopted the mantra, "Victory over Darkness." The Dark Perforation has since been defeated, being one of the few enemies the SWDF has not had to deal with remnants of.

=== Pokeworld Defensive Forces ===

The PDF have been a plague on the SWDF in years past. Many situations have called for SWDF support, especially when it involves riots or infiltration of their command structure by criminal organizations. Since the DPC invasion, and the takeover by [[Cyrus Vance]], the PDF has become a more unified force. Now, it has become a close ally to Star World, and the two factions hope to be of more use to eachother in future intergalactic incidents.

== Trivia ==

*The SWDF were based from the Imperial Guard from Warhammer 40k, the normal military force of the series that used similar Lasguns and Flak armor. They both employ commissars, and use similar stylized armored units.
*Several of the soldier variants are based off of the Command and Conquer series, several tanks are based off of the Metal Slug series, and a few ships are variants of ships used in Starcraft. In addition, many ship and mobile suit models derive themselves from the Gundam series.
*The SWDF went through several changes, originally being named the Yoshi Guardsmen, the volunteer force for the Yoshi Bodyguards. Sub later scrapped this idea, and decided to develop the military of Star World itself.