The DDS Fleet is currently split into 3 commands, Strike, Patrol and Support commands. Strike Command is split into 4 fleets but the DDS are planning on changing this. Sometime in 2107 Strike Command will be renamed Combat Command and be split into 2 fleets A and B. Each fleet will consist of 10 cruisers and 10 escorts (probably 5 Panther and 5 Terran Sea or Isometric 3). Windscorpion and Sea Urchin will command these 2 fleets with Firefly and Horsehead as their deputies. The Orchid will move to take command of Patrol Command which comprises the rest of the combat vessels. These plans were outlined by The Orchid in a briefing to the media today though she did admit that 2107 was a long way off and plans could change.
In other news the last 2 Terran Sea Block 1 frigates have been completed and are now entering their trials. Its expected they will be available for Patrol Command's pool by mid-november. The first Pentekonter patrol craft has been "launched" (which in DDS terms means the reactor ignited and power grid energised). Engine testing has now begun and final fitting out shall take place during november. The ship will enter trials before the end of the year. Finally the final 4 Intrepids to be sold may be sold to New Arit in a 400 million zark deal though the Remedians are also keen, the DDS are expected to keep 2006 Relentless for it's training pool.
