Federated States of Gapla
Armed Forces
The Armed Forces defend the Federated States of Gapla and its allies from foreign threats.
Design: Jamar McLeary (2026)
Defending Gapla
The Armed Forces are the Federated States of Gapla’s federal armed forces, defending Gapla and its allies from foreign threats. As the head of state, the President of Gapla is the ceremonial commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces.
The Armed Forces has three branches: the Ground Forces, the Naval Forces, and the Air Forces. The National Intelligence Service is an independent bureau associated with the Armed Forces and is a specialized organization of the Gaplan government managed by the Ministry of State Security. The Ministry of State Security also manages the Federal Intelligence Service and the Federal Police Service.
Branches of the Armed Forces
Branches of the Armed Forces are specialized divisions within the Armed Forces.
Each of the branches has a specialized, unique role in defending the Federated States of Gapla. However, none of the branches are active prior to settlement except for the Naval Forces. Prior to settlement, the Naval Forces are active in a limited capacity to arrange transportation for Gaplan expeditioners and the first settlers.
Ground Forces
The Ground Forces branch defends Gapla and its allies from threats on the ground.
Naval Forces
The Naval Forces branch defends Gapla and its allies from maritime and river threats.
Air Forces
The Air Forces branch defends Gapla and its allies from threats in the air and in space.
Intelligence and Police Services
The Federal Intelligence Service and the Federal Police Service are managed by the Ministry of State Security.
While not a formal part of the Armed Forces, these independent bureaus work closely with the Armed Forces, and are also managed by the Ministry of State Security. Prior to settlement, the Federal Intelligence Service and Police services are active in a limited capacity.
Federal Intelligence Service
The Federal Intelligence Service collects vital national intelligence.
Both domestic and international intelligence is collected to advance national security, for public benefit, and to aid the Federal Police Service and the Armed Forces. Throughout Gaplan history, the Federal Intelligence Service (formerly known as the Intelligence Agency of the Gaplan Federation) has played a significant role in Gapla’s national security, and has not been a purely ceremonial organization.
Federal Police Service
The Federal Police Service protects Gaplan citizens from internal threats.
The Federal Police Service is the civilian law enforcement service of the Federated States of Gapla and protects Gaplan citizens from internal threats, collaborating with the Federal Intelligence Service and forwarding information to the Armed Forces. It is currently active prior to settlement in a limited capacity to enforce Gapla’s laws in Greater Danubia for expeditioners and the first settlers.