Filler fleet

Filler Fleet

A strategic / tactical designation first invented and implemented by Admiral McElligott.

Filler fleets are Union fleets stationed in relative peaceful regions where no hostile societies are near, where no pirate or other potential hostile contacts occur.

Filler fleets are still deployed to patrol their respective region in order to maintain the so called continuous fleet support net. These fleets conduct survey and reearch missions in

conjunction with the science corps, exlorer fleet and Astrographic Society.

They are often training fleets for command officers to learn about fleet level operations.

In times of war they can "Fill" gaps and support other fleets. These fleets often operate stations