Estovakian Air Force

The Estovakian Air Force is the 2nd largest air force on the Anean Continent. This military arm is one of the world's strongest as roughly 90% of its pilots were veterans of the Estovakian Civil War.

History
Before the Ulysses 1994XF04 Asteroid collisions, the Estovakian Air Force originally operated solely for national defense. After the asteroid hit, Estovakia gradually fell into ruin, fed by economic and political crisis. After a vicious civil war, the government came under a military dictatorship, and these "Generals" later declared war on the Republic of Emmeria. The Estovakian air force had a great build up before the invasion.

9th Tactical Fighter Squadron
This squad is part of Estovakia's 370th Aviation Regiment, 9th Tactical Fighter Squadron of Estovakia's Central Forces Precinct. Stationed aboard the P-1112 Aigaion Heavy Command Cruiser, the Strigon Team is a flexible strike force that can launch operations from literally anywhere on earth. This squad was created sometime before the Estovakian Civil War, where it fought with General Gustav Dvornik's Eastern Faction. After the war, the squadron combined with the Vampire Squadron to compensate for numerical losses. Strigon fought in many major battles of the Emmerian-Estovakian War. Its flight leader during the Estovakian Civil War and the subsequent invasion of Gracemeria was Lieutenant Colonel Victor Voychek. The squad had several temporary flight leaders, until a permanent replacement was made in his protegé, Major Ilya Pasternak.

Members

 * Strigon Leader (Lieutenant Colonel Victor Voychek)
 * Strigon 3 (Major Karlo Bodganovic)
 * Strigon 4 (Major Cvitko Dudic)
 * Strigon 5 (Major Frederiko Jarni)
 * Strigon 2 (Major Darijo Kovac)
 * Strigon 4 (Captain Franz Leko)
 * Strigon 5 (NEW) (Major Nino Ljubek) (killed in Bartolomeo Fortress)
 * Strigon Leader (NEW) (Major Ilya Pasternak)
 * Strigon 2 (NEW) (Captain Aleksi Cheshenko)
 * Strigon 3 (NEW) (Captain Yaroslav Deryagin)
 * Strigon 10 (Captain Stepan Feigin) (was killed defending the P-1112 Aigaion)
 * Strigon 12 (Captain Toscha Mijasik ) (sole survivor of Strigon)

Aircraft Data

 * CFA-44 Nosferatu (Pasternak), Su-33 Flanker-D (Strigon standard-issue)
 * Paint Scheme: Estovakia Strigon

Pegas Squadron
Pegas Squadron is part of Estovakia's 120th Aviation Regiment, 1st Tactical Fighter Squadron of the Central Forces Precinct. This squadron was a part of Estovakia's Eastern Faction during the Estovakian Civil War. The squad is led by Major Lucijan Markovic, whose assault records were the third best in the Eastern Faction Air Force, next to Strigon leaders Victor Voychek and Ilya Pasternak.

Members

 * Major Luijan "Pegas" Markovic (Squadron leader)

Aircraft Data

 * F-22A Raptor


 * Paint Scheme: Estovakian SP

Edinorog Squadron
Edinorog Squadron is part of Estovakia's 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Tactical Fighter Squadron of the Central Forces Precinct. This squad was notorious as it was a top fighter squadron for the Lyes United Front, led by the late Lieutenant General Lyes.They were orginally forced to disband at the end of the Estovakian Civil War, but was recreated to serve as bomber escorts. The squadron leader was First Lieutenant Mihajlo Mesic. He met his demise at the hands of Garuda 1 at during the attack on Vitoze.

Members

 * Edinorog Leader (First Lieutenant Mihajlo Mesic)

Aircraft Data

 * F-16C Fighting Falcon


 * Paint Scheme: Estovakian SP

Drakon Squadron
Drakon Squadron is a part of Estovakia's 80th Aviation Regiment, 3rd Tactical Fighter Squadron of the Central Forces Precinct. This squad was infamous among the Eastern Faction ace pilots during the Estovakian Civil War. The squad led a city-wide bombing campaign against Lyes United Front forces in the squad leader, Captain Zoran Mikulanec's hometown. He led retreating Estovakian forces during the Battle of Sipli Field, but was shot down

Members

 * Drakon Leader (Captain Zoran Mikulanec)

Aircraft Data

 * Tornado GR.4


 * Paint Scheme: Estovakian SP

Kentavr Squadron
This Squad is a part of Estovakia's 60th Aviation Regiment, 5th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the Central Forces Precinct. This squad was a part of the Island Coalition, where they served as a defensive team. This squad was responsible for holding off Lyes United Front forces during the Estovakian Civil War. The Squad leader is First Lieutenant Ozren Milos, whose tactic for the squad's success as a defensive pilot is confusing larger squads so as to seek out and destroy the squadron's leader, effectively rendering the squadron uncontrollable. He and his squad members were shot down and killed in the Battle of Mount Marcello.

Members

 * Kentavr Leader (First Lieutenant Ozren Milos)

Aircraft Data

 * Su-47 Berkut


 * Paint Scheme: Estovakian SP

Oryol Squadron
This squad is part of Estovakia's 3rd Aviation Regiment, 12th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the Central Forces Precinct. This squad was part of the Independent Tariff Federation, which would later be absorbed into the Lyes United Faction. This squad took part in bombing raids against the Eastern Faction during the Estovakian Civil War which gave them notoriety. The squad leader is Captain Dragan Panadic, also known as the Southern Vulture. He died during the Anea Landings over the Jamel Desert.

Members

 * Captain Dragan "Southern Vulture" Panadic (squadron leader)

Aircraft Data

 * F-15E Strike Eagle


 * Paint Scheme: Estovakian SP

Vega Squadron
This squad is part of the EAF's 124th Aviation Regiment, 8th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the Central Forces Precinct. This squad was a part of the Eastern Faction, and was a little known ace squadron during the Estovakian Civil War. The squad's leader is First Lieutenant Irena Dvornik, the daughter of former Eastern Faction Commander Gustav Dvornik is known as "The Goddess of Victory." She died in the Siege of Silvat, defending a retreating Estovakian platoon.

Members

 * First Lieutenant Irena Dvornik (squadron leader)

Aircraft Data

 * Rafale M


 * Paint Scheme: Estovakian SP

Dzhoker Squadron
This squad is part of 10th Aviation Regiment, 1st Tactical Fighter Squadron of the Central Forces Precinct, led by Major Gunther Kleiber. He worked as a lead flight instructor for a security corporation in North Osea. He would go on to found a training facility that would produce Estovakia's finest pilots. He served as part of the Eastern Faction for many clandestine operations. He would go on to fight in the Emmerian-Estovakian War, where he would die at the hands of the Garuda Team in the Battle of Selumna Peak.

Members

 * Major Gunther Kleiber (sq. leader)

Aircraft Data

 * F-117A Nighthawk


 * Paint Scheme: Estovakian SP

Rusalka Squadron
This squad is part of the EAF's 18th Aviation Regiment, 23rd Tactical Fighter Squadron of the Southern Forces Precinct. Before the war, this squad was part of the Estovakian Navy, and was credited for being "The Deadliest Naval Squadron" during the Estovakian Civil War, they were a part of the Independent Tariff Federation. During the war, they suffered a loss to the Lyes United Front, only to join the faction after the formers defeat. They would go on to be defeated by Kentavr Squadron and the Island Coalition. During the Emmerian-Estovakian War, this squad took on and lost to the Garuda Team in the Battle of San Loma. The squad is led by the "Devil Instructor", Goran "Rusalka" Rosandic.

Members

 * Captain Goran Rosandic (leader)

Aircraft Data

 * EF-2000 Typhoon
 * Paint Scheme: Estovakian SP

Feniks Squadron
Related articles: Lorenz Riedel, Gault Squadron

This squad is part of the EAF, 60th Aviation Regiment, 5th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the Central Forces Precinct. Formed shortly after the Estovakian Civil War, it is led by Major Lorenz Riedel, a veteran of the Belkan War and member of the 5th Tactical Fighter Squadron Gault (as Gault 7) who was exiled from his country after the end of the war, and later found refuge in Estovakia, while it was still in the Civil War. Lorenz brought technology of unspecified origin with him, which led to the creation of the Estovakian Aerial Fleet. In February 20, 2016, the Emmerian military performed a covert strike on the Aigaion's fleet while it was in mid-refueling. In the heat of the battle, Feniks took off from the Aigaion as a replacement for the lost Strigon team; however, he too was shot down. Whether he survived the engagement remains unknown.

Members

 * Feniks Leader (Major Lorenz Riedel)

Aircraft Data

 * Su-33 Flanker-D
 * Paint Scheme: Estovakian SP

Oblako Squadron
Oblako is the Western Forces Precinct Air Force 76th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 98th Aviation Regiment.

The Squadron Leader of Oblako is called Jakob Vabec. He was a member of the Lyes United Front, and flew on the front lines against the Eastern Faction at the very end of the Estovakian Civil War. During the Ragno defensive operation, his positioning as a sacrificial pawn enraged him to such an extent that despite engaging the Garuda Team, he continued to broadcast a torrent of criticism against Estovakia's high command. After he was shot down, he was rescued by allied Estovakian forces, and was later court-martialed (and found guilty of) for disobeying a direct order, as well as making slanderous proclamations against a former head of state. Jakob was released from prison at the end of the war.

Members

 * Jakov Vabec (squadron leader)

Aircraft Data

 * Mirage 2000-5


 * Colour Scheme: Estovakia SP

Rytsary Squadron
Estovakian Central Forces Precinct Air Force 8th Tactical Fighter Squadron 87th Aviation Regiment.

The Squadron leader, Adalbert Radic was a formidable tactician. His actions are said to have greatly contributed to the Eastern Faction's ability to secure supremacy over such a wide area despite the lack of ground support. He continued to accrue an impressive record against the Emmerian advance, leading his squadron to unparalleled acclaim, while accumulating equally severe losses. He was shot down over the Moloch Desert while defending tank forces from an overwhelming enemy onslaught. His selfless and courageous efforts to defend allied troops in the face of danger rallied the morale of all.

Members

 * Adalbert Radic

Aircraft Data

 * Aircraft: A-10A Thunderbolt II
 * Colour Scheme: Estovakia SP

Flyuger Squadron
Estovakian Southern Forces Precinct Air Force 42nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, 22nd Aviation Regiment

Born and raised in Estovakia, Miljan Zrinski made a name for himself as a player and trouble maker. Serving as an anti-ship attack specialist during the Emmeria-Estovakian War, he provided a continual threat to Emmerian naval vessels. While on aerial patrol over Fort Norton, the Emmerian Air Force's Garuda Team managed a high-speed low-altitude intrusion just below his position. Zrinski was shot down while trying to intervene. Records show that after his rescue by allied forces, he was court-martialed for his failure.

Members

 * Miljan Zrinski

Aircraft

 * F-2A Viper Zero


 * Colour Scheme: Estovakia SP

Vampire Squadron
A squadron created during the Estovakian Civil War, the Vampire Squadron were the 2nd most prominent tactical fighter wing fighting for the Eastern Faction (the first being Lt. Colonel Voychek's Strigon Team). Led by Ilya Pasternak, Voychek's former protégé, the Vampire team was comprised of 4 known aces who, after being disbanded, were drafted as replacements for the lost members of Strigon team during the Anean Continental War, now led by Lieutenant Commander Pasternak. Many of the pilots were shot down while engaging Garuda One.

List of EAF Aircraft

 * A-10A Thunderbolt II


 * AC-130 Spectre


 * AH-64 Apache
 * AV-8B Harrier II +


 * B-52H Stratofortress


 * CFA-44 Nosferatu


 * C-17A Globemaster III


 * EA-200


 * E-767 AWACS


 * F-2A Viper Zero


 * F-4E Phantom II


 * F-14D Super Tomcat


 * F-15E Strike Eagle


 * F-16C Fighting Falcon


 * F-22A Raptor


 * F-117A Nighthawk


 * F/A-18F Super Hornet


 * Mirage 2000-5


 * Nimrod MR Mk.2


 * Rafale M


 * SR-71 Blackbird


 * Su-33 Flanker-D


 * Su-47 Berkut


 * Tornado GR.4


 * Typhoon


 * UH-9


 * UAV-45 Malgebolg


 * XB-70 Valkyrie


 * Searcher Mk. II

Estovakian Aerial Fleet
Main article: Estovakian Aerial Fleet
 * P-1112 Aigaion Heavy Command Cruiser (Carrier)
 * P-1113 Kottos Electronic Warfare Platform (ECM)
 * P-1114 Gyges Fire Support Platform (Escort)

Trivia

 * Despite that Estovakia seems to be most influenced by its southern neighbor, Yuktobania, it only has two Soviet/Russian built aircraft in service (Su-33, Su-47). One might expect its air force to be predominantly composed of Eastern Bloc aircraft, instead of US/NATO aircraft.