The Dinomark NG project began in the early 2080s as an attempt to replace the classic XT. The XT, whilst excellent at what it did, was not optimal for longer-range space operations. The NG (which didn't stand for New Generation as some publications have stated, Dinomark type names are purely random) first emerged in 2088 and was an immediate hit. A much different ship to the compact XT, the NG was a long slender ship with a large wing area and lots of space for equipment and much better crew quarters.
The initial plan was for the NG to replace all XT production but it was clear early on that although superior for long-range space missions the compactness of the XT won over in other areas. The long fuselage was also found to have some disadvantages in terms of crew movement. Production of the NG ended after just 8 years whilst the XT continues onwards.
The NG is a good ship and was the mainstay of the DDS space fleet until the arrival of the PT class. It is used more for long-range patrols nowadays though also in times of war forms the second-line behind the PT. There was some thought given to reopen the production line recently as it is cheaper to produce than a PT (though a lot less capable of course).
