First Fleet (Interstellar Coalition)

History
Under command of Rear Admiral Jonathan Archer following his depature from Second Fleet in 2154.

Launched the first offensive into Xindi territory during the Battle of the Southland Relay and subsuqent Capture of the Brellick Habitat in July 2154.

Elements of the fleet were used in the temporary formation of the Emergency Zero Fleet during the hasty Liberation of Betazed in March 2155.

Captured the Azati Prime-system in September 2156 during the Second Battle of Azati Prime.

Forced the retreat of the Xindi First Fleet from Defense of Galen III in December 2156 when the former attempted to retake the former Xindi colony.

First Fleet Engaged the forward elements of the primary defense fleets and the primary fleet shipyards for New Xindus, Aech Ta Station in January 2157 as part of Operation Greed, the Invasion of New Xindus.

Directly following the battle, First Fleet jumped to the Argolis Cluster and engaged the Xindi Planet Killer. Loses were high on both sides, 17 Coalition ships lost to 54 Xindi vessels, but finally Vice Admiral Archer, abroad the heavily damaged ICS Sarlah, rammed the Planet Killer, destroying the weapon and killing himself plus General Dolim.

Commanding Officers
For operation security, during combat the First Fleet is identified by its friend or foe signal as Red and the Fleet Commander Officer is "Admiral of the Rose".
 * Rear Admiral Jonathan Archer (2155-2157)

Strength
As the Coalitions primary offensive armada during times of war and its core defense fleet during times of peace, the First Fleet maintains the largest number of assets. During peace time, nearly 75 to 130 capital ships along with the neccessary support ships and screening elements. During wartime however the fleet can be increased to nearly 300 to 400 capital ships, assorted support and screening squadrons, along with a marine contingent of nearly 25,000 troops.

Notable Battles

 * Borderland Blitz (2153)
 * Liberation of Roshanata XI
 * Battle of the Southland Relay
 * Capture of Brellick Habitat
 * Liberation of Betazed
 * Second Battle of Azati Prime
 * Defense of Galen III
 * Operation Greed