The Raegris have signed a massive 8.3 billion zark deal for DDS space ships. The order consists of 8 frigates based on the Terran Sea Block 3 design. The type will be known as the DF-1 He'Taka frigate. The Raegris will also have 2 new build ships based on the Rhombus long-range scout. These ships will be known as the DF-2 Rew'Nala. The third part of the deal is an update to their existing fleet of ex-DDS Quasar cruisers (known as DC-1 Uhm'Waa in Raegris service). This update will bring the ships up close to the Quasar ILU standard. Finally the Raegris will buy several thousand trans-phasic missiles and a number of other spare parts.
This huge cash injection will be very useful to the DDS and will enable investment in their own fleet though building the new ships could mean the DDS' own production of Terran Sea and Rhombus could be delayed. The DDS are looking into restoring the old Isometric production rig to take over DDS Terran Sea and Rhombus production. The Raegris may yet buy more ships, they are considering buying more surplus Quasar cruisers and also a light patrol ship. The DDS have pitched a design based on the Pentekonter/Sparta.
