Talk:Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth

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Is the year of founding correct? How can the AFFC have been founded in 3041 when according to the Federated Commonwealth article that didn't form until years later? 83.170.106.56 16:09, 16 December 2011 (PST)

According to the Historical : War of 3039 book, the AFFC was formally formed in 3042. According to the 20 Year Update, the AFFC High Command took command of both militaries in 3041. ClanWolverine101 16:21, 16 December 2011 (PST)

It is noteworthy that the FedCom formally formed only when Victor Steiner-Davion inherited both thrones, and united the rule over the Lyran and FedSuns halves in one person. You could argue that the AFFC properly formed only at that point. But in reality, it had formed as early as the 4th Succession War (the AFFS and LCAF were still separate militaries at the time, but already in the process of merging). Frabby 16:40, 16 December 2011 (PST)

Certainly, which is why the "formal" dates, while not telling the whole story, are most important.

FYI - Official date - April 1st, 3042. Never form your military on April Fool's Day. :P ClanWolverine101 17:13, 16 December 2011 (PST)

I am actually doing some work on this article. More to come, later. ClanWolverine101 17:13, 16 December 2011 (PST)

Redone with citations. ClanWolverine101 17:20, 26 December 2011 (PST)