The naval forces of Socorro, known as the Socorran Navy, consisted of the starships that comprised the fleet under the authority of the planet Socorro's governing body.
Saadoon-Kauldi, a criminal leader and governmental associate, resided on the vessel Merkel that was in orbit around the planet Neftali within the Socorro system. The Socorran Navy was instructed to engage any ship that came near the Merkel without authorization.