One of the big upgrade programmes planned to start in 2107 is the Quasar ILU which will keep these cruisers state-of-the-art into the next decade. Although the upgrade is still some way away the DDS have announced some details of what is planned. ILU is a major rebuild and upgrade and most systems on the ships will be replaced and improved. Wireless control systems and a new 1024-bit databus will be fitted as well as improved targetting systems allowing the Quasar to handle 100 simultaneous targets. Next year 1211 Positron will undergo testing of various equipments that will be used in the ILU programme.
In other news the sale of several surplus Quasars is to go ahead after negotiations with the Raegris. The deal, which includes spares, training and maintenance equipment is expected to be worth around 6.7 billion zarks.
