Vessels

Below you’ll find the warships and support vessels that power the world of Guardian: Mission Northern Atlantic, Guardian: Mission Genesis and Guardian: Mission Earth. Each entry briefly explains the vessel’s real-world class and its role in the story – air wing cover and command-and-control, ISR and undersea warfare, strike and air defense, search and rescue, humanitarian relief, and MEDEVAC – often networked through the ARES ecosystem that binds allied forces. These profiles aim to honor authentic capabilities while preserving operational security; some details are adapted for narrative clarity. All service names and marks are the property of their respective owners.

Aircraft Carriers

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78): U.S. Navy® nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, lead ship of her class; provides air wing cover and command-and-control for carrier strike group operations.

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76): U.S. Navy® nuclear-powered aircraft carrier providing air wing cover and C2 during Pacific operations.

HMS Queen Elizabeth: Royal Navy® aircraft carrier; strike-group coordination and air coverage with allied tasking.

USS George Washington (CVN-73): U.S. Navy® Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier; provides air wing cover, ISR/ASW tasking, and command-and-control alongside allied strike groups in the North Atlantic.

Charles de Gaulle (R91) is the flagship of the French Navy. Commissioned in 2001, the ship is the tenth French aircraft carrier, the first French nuclear-powered surface vessel, and the only nuclear-powered carrier completed outside of the United States Navy.

TCG Anadolu (L-400): Turkish Navy® amphibious assault ship/light aircraft carrier and fleet flagship; embarked helicopter and UCAV operations (e.g., Bayraktar TB3/Kızılelma) for ISR/strike; serves as C2 sea base for amphibious ops, HADR, and MEDEVAC within allied tasking.

Submarines

HMS Astute: Royal Navy Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine operating alongside allied forces.

USS Asheville (SSN-758): U.S. Navy® Los Angeles-class attack submarine operating in allied anti-stealth patrols.

USS Cheyenne (SSN-773): U.S. Navy® Los Angeles-class (Improved) nuclear-powered attack submarine; covertly tracks Kazuar movements, deploys UUVs to extend seabed sensor coverage, and executes under-ice approaches.

USS Hawaii (SSN-776): U.S. Navy Virginia-class attack submarine operating in the Yellow Sea in support of Seventh Fleet. In Mission Genesis, Hawaii executes a high-risk surface recovery and extraction of Commander Feyzi Çelik and Captain Grace Miller after the Beijing operation—then slips back under to preserve EMCON, custody, and secrecy for the mission’s aftermath.

USS Kentucky (SSBN-737): U.S. Navy® Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine redirected to provide strategic cover during anti-Kazuar operations.

USS Key West (SSN-722): U.S. Navy® Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine; long-duration shadow patrols with advanced towed-array SIGINT, forcing hostile subs into allied kill boxes.

USS Mississippi (SSN-782): U.S. Navy® Virginia-class attack submarine contributing to perimeter tracking and pursuit.

USS Missouri: U.S. Navy® Virginia-class attack submarine credited with a decisive multi-torpedo engagement against a Kazuar.

USS Providence (SSN-719): U.S. Navy® Los Angeles-class attack submarine maintaining wide-orbit surveillance.

U-34 (S184): German Navy® Type 212A air-independent propulsion submarine; ultra-quiet littoral hunter with fuel-cell endurance for prolonged covert patrols; excels at shallow-water surveillance, minelaying, and barrier operations integrated with allied ASW nets.

Destroyers

USS Barry (DDG-52): U.S. Navy® Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer; Aegis-equipped for integrated air/missile defense and data links to ARES.

FS Forbin (D620): French Navy® Horizon-class air-defense frigate; PAAMS/Aster system for area air defense and composite air picture; escorts carrier groups and coordinates AAW with Link 16/22 and ARES integration.

USS Gravely (DDG-107): U.S. Navy® Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer (Flight IIA); performs Air Defense Commander duties in the screen; long-range strike and data fusion through the ARES network.

USS Mustin (DDG-89): U.S. Navy® Arleigh Burke-class destroyer supporting carrier group screening and data fusion.

USS Porter (DDG-78): U.S. Navy® Arleigh Burke-class destroyer providing patrol and escort duties within the ARES net.

USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115): U.S. Navy® Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer (Flight IIA); Aegis IAMD node with cooperative engagement; screens high-value units and prosecutes submarine contacts with MH-60R/ARES cueing.

US Coast Guard® Cutters

USCGC Escanaba (WMEC-907): U.S. Coast Guard® Famous-class medium-endurance cutter; leads SAR cordons and surface interdiction in heavy seas, relaying low-probability-of-intercept contacts into the ARES net.

USCGC Tahoma (WMEC-908): U.S. Coast Guard® Famous-class medium-endurance cutter; northern picket and rescue platform with embarked helo for OTH search and fast recovery; coordinates civilian shipping safety corridors.

Hospital Ship

USNS Comfort (T-AH-20): U.S. Navy® Mercy-class hospital ship; forward-deployed for mass-casualty stabilization, surgical care, and MEDEVAC; integrates with ARES logistics for triage and patient routing.

Fighter Jets

F-15: McDonnell Douglas/Boeing F-15 Eagle, twin-engine, fourth-generation air-superiority fighter designed to gain and hold air dominance; known for high thrust-to-weight performance, long range, powerful radar, and heavy missile load for beyond-visual-range and close-in engagements.

F-15E: F-15E Strike Eagle, two-seat, twin-engine deep-strike and multirole variant of the F-15; optimized for long-range precision attack with enhanced avionics, terrain-following/targeting sensors, and the ability to carry a large mixed load of guided bombs and air-to-air weapons while still fighting its way in and out.

F-15EX: F-15EX Eagle II, newest production F-15 variant built around modern digital architecture; combines the Eagle’s speed, range, and very large weapons/payload capacity with upgraded AESA radar, advanced electronic warfare suite, and open-mission avionics that support rapid integration of new weapons and sensors.

F-16: General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon, single-engine, highly maneuverable multirole fighter famous for its fly-by-wire handling, bubble canopy visibility, and agility; widely used globally for air-to-air combat, close air support, and precision strike with a broad mix of modern munitions.

F-16C: F-16C, single-seat “C-model” variant (as opposed to the two-seat F-16D) that forms the backbone of many operational F-16 fleets; typically features later-generation radar/avionics and expanded precision-weapon capability, making it a flexible platform for air defense, strike, and suppression of enemy air defenses depending on mission fit.

F-22: Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, fifth-generation stealth air-superiority fighter built to defeat advanced threats; combines low observable shaping, sensor fusion, and AESA radar with supercruise and thrust-vectoring agility, enabling it to find, track, and engage targets first while remaining difficult to detect.

F-35: Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter family designed as a networked “sensor node” as much as a shooter; emphasizes sensor fusion, secure data links, and precision strike/ISR capabilities, allowing it to share targeting data and operate effectively in heavily contested airspace.

F-35C: F-35C, U.S. Navy carrier-based variant of the F-35 with larger wings and control surfaces, folding wingtips, and reinforced landing gear for catapult launches and arrested recoveries; carries more internal fuel for greater carrier strike radius and is tuned for stable, slower-speed approaches to the deck while retaining stealth and sensor-fusion advantages.

Attack Aircrafts

A-10: Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, twin-engine close air support attack aircraft built for survivability and sustained low-altitude operations; centered around the GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm cannon and heavy armor/redundant systems, it is optimized to protect ground forces by destroying armored vehicles, fortified positions, and troops with cannon fire, rockets, and guided munitions while loitering over the battlefield.

B-2 Spirit: Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit, long-range stealth strategic bomber designed to penetrate advanced, layered air defenses; uses low-observable shaping, radar-absorbing materials, and mission planning to strike heavily protected targets with precision-guided weapons, providing global-reach attack capability from U.S. or forward bases with aerial refueling support.

Helicopters

Black Hawk: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk family utility helicopter (U.S. Army standard medium-lift platform); used for troop transport, medevac, command-and-control, and general battlefield logistics, valued for speed, survivability, and the ability to operate in rough conditions with door guns and mission kits as required.

MH-60M Black Hawk: Sikorsky MH-60M, special operations variant of the Black Hawk operated by U.S. Army special operations aviation; equipped for night/all-weather infiltration and exfiltration with advanced navigation/communications, defensive countermeasures, and typically aerial refueling compatibility, enabling precision, low-visibility missions with tailored equipment and weapon configurations.

VH-3D: Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King, U.S. Marine Corps helicopter variant assigned to presidential support (commonly associated with “Marine One” when carrying the President); configured for secure communications, VIP transport, and protective systems.

Other Aircrafts

C-32A: U.S. Air Force C-32A, a Boeing 757-based VIP transport used for senior government and military leadership movements; configured for secure communications, protected passenger operations, and long-range travel, supporting rapid executive airlift and command connectivity while en route.

E-7A Wedgetail: Boeing 737-based Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft operated by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). It serves as a central hub for air battle management, capable of tracking airborne and maritime targets simultaneously across massive areas.

Gulfstream G550 (C-37B): U.S. Air Force C-37B, Gulfstream G550-based executive transport used for high-priority passenger missions and time-sensitive travel; prized for long range, high-altitude performance, and a quiet, reliable cabin, and often outfitted with secure communications to keep senior officials connected during transit.

P-8A Poseidon: Boeing P-8A Poseidon, long-range maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft built on the 737 airframe; conducts wide-area ocean surveillance, intelligence collection, and ASW/ASuW missions using radar and sensors to track surface and subsurface contacts, deploying sonobuoy patterns and launching weapons such as the Mk 54 torpedo when required.

X-37B Orbital Vehicle: U.S. Space Force X-37B, reusable unmanned orbital spaceplane designed for long-duration missions; used to test and demonstrate space technologies and conduct classified experiments, with the flexibility to carry small payloads for sensing, relay, or technology validation before autonomously reentering and landing like a conventional aircraft.

AWACS (USAF E-3 Sentry): Airborne Warning and Control System, airborne early-warning and battle-management aircraft (commonly the USAF E-3 Sentry) that uses a powerful rotating radar and mission crew to detect, track, and identify aircraft at long range; serves as a flying command-and-control node that coordinates fighters, manages the air picture, and helps direct intercepts and strike packages in contested airspace.

KC-46: Boeing KC-46 Pegasus, U.S. Air Force multi-role aerial refueling tanker based on the 767 airframe; provides in-flight fuel to extend the range and persistence of fighters, bombers, and support aircraft, while also capable of cargo and passenger transport and limited aeromedical evacuation, making it a flexible enabler for global air operations.