The DDS have announced some details of their future Light Cruiser, the LCX. The class will be named Pangaea class (interestingly this was the final class name of the cancelled Isometric III frigate class - hopefully not a bad omen!) The DDS say that the primary role of the Pangaea will be science and general fleet duties. It will also be able to perform combat and patrol missions successfully. The DDS say the Pangaea will be a true multi-role design.
When asked if the LCX was an admission that the DDS had built too many single-mission ships Director Of Operations Action Painting replied, "Our fleet has been designed and built due to need. We needed combat optimised ships to protect the DDS and patrol optimised ships for DDS patrol and revenue generating patrols. Now we have enough ships either built or ordered for both missions we at last have the luxury of being able to procure a multi-role hull. The Pangaea class will be a great asset and will be able to fill in any gaps in the DDS capability."
