NAIS College of Military Science
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Formerly the New Avalon Military Academy, the New Avalon Institute of Science College of Military Science was arguably the most prestigious military academy in the Inner Sphere.
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General
The NAMA was formed in 2614 to train troops for the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns after the older Albion Military Academy was designated an official Star League Military Academy for the exclusive use of the Star League Defense Force. After the collapse of the Star League and the return of the more prestigious AMA to House Davion control, NAMA fell into disfavor until the reigns of Ian Davion and Hanse Davion. A former graduate, Ian ensured the academy was rebuilt and updated after he became First Prince, an effort his younger brother Hanse continued, using the NAMA as the basis for the New Avalon Institute of Science.
The NAIS became the most developed and sophisticated military academy in the entirety of the Inner Sphere. Home to some of the most advanced training equipment, the CMS lacks nothing in the way of resources or facilities, with plenty of training ‘Mechs, fighters, and simulators for any conceivable ‘Mech design known today. The College also boasts three Gauntlets, special ‘Mech training grounds designed to test both BattleMech designs and 'Mech pilots. Its large alumni base includes such notable graduates as Kai Allard-Liao and the aforementioned Ian Davion.
Following the Jihad the NAIS training cadres had not reformed by late 3079, and the first graduating class wasn't expected to actually graduate until 3080 at the earliest.[1] As the main NAIS complex on New Avalon was still rebuilding, a number of senior classmen were finishing their studies in the mountain training centre known as the NAIS College of Military Sciences Training Facility, located on the Navidad continent of Axton.[2]
The main NAIS campus wasn't expected to finish rebuilding until 3084, and as a result those classes being taught were running from a portion of the Fox's Den that hadn't been destroyed or collapsed during the various battles over control of New Avalon.[3]
Atmosphere
The life on campus is a daily challenge for the cadets. Only students who are stress-resistant can go the distance as the weaker recruits are transfered to less demanding academies or drop out entirely. The pressure to excel in the curriculum is high and Cadets with the best results can gain positions of responsibility at the Academy or enter service early with the Training Cadre.
Special Notes
Every academy member (instructor, staff, cadet) must pass a strict backround screening by the military and civil secret agencies (DMI/MIIO). The Davion family has counted on the total loyalty of the Academy and its staff and students for centuries. The training cadres comprise 3 full fledged BattleMech regiments and their supporting elements.
Training Programmes
Axton
The mountain training complex on Axton offered the following training programmes as at 3079: Infantry, Battle Armor, BattleMech and Conventional Armor.[2]
Despite the rebuidling efforts going on at the time, in 3079 the NAIS facility on New Avalon was offering the following classes: BattleMech, Infantry, Battle Armor, Conventional Armor, AeroSpace, DropShip, Technician, Engineers and Combat Engineering.[3]
Training Cadre
The College of Martial Sciences Cadet Cadre has three military formations that students may be assigned to.
NAIS Floor Plan
Base Level
Ground Level
Mid Level
Top Level
Notable Graduates
References
- Field Manual: Federated Suns, pp. 37-38
- NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume II, p. 90