Acting Commander Windscorpion addressed the media today and detailed some changes to the DDS in the short-term. He said the Utrek War was first priority of course and more major changes including a complete review of the DDS armed forces would have to wait until the outcome of the war. Windy said he would be remaining at GHQ for a week at least to allow for a refit to his flagship (and for it to have C3 equipment added) before joining the fleet in the Remedian Belt, he said he would oversee some changes in those few days.
Change one would be to form a Ruling Council for the DDS, it would be headed by himself but also include Firefly, The Shiner and Sea Urchin. Firefly and Sea Urchin are currently injured though Firefly will be travelling back to Proxima 7 next week to resume light duties. Windy said the Council will handle the day to day running of the DDS while he himself concentrates on the "big picture" and overseeing operations.
Change two was the disbanding of the Hoods (not that many are left) and their associated organisations. Windy announced an amnesty for any remaining members but there would be "hard times" for any dis loyalists. Policing of the DDS will be taken over by a paramilitary arm of the Windy Massive, Windy's fan club.
Change three was the reassignment of Action Painting, Windy said the amnesty had been applied to Rotarios' former lieutenant but he could not remain in his old role as Director Of Operations. Action Painting was given command of the DDS Southern Fleet based at Rathun's World. Windy said he would be watching AP carefully but AP had assured him he was with Rotarios for power and not idealism so Windy hoped AP would behave...
Change four was the formation of the DDS Morality Research Department, this will look into the essence of Windyism and see how it's ideals can be applied to DDS operations. The convalescing Quarz has been put in charge of MRD, Redjec (who was pardoned along with Action Painting) has been assigned as Quarz's Personal Assistant.
Windy also announced that there would be a follow-on class of OPVs built after the Rome class was complete. He made the announcement at a bumper ship naming ceremony of the 2nd and 3rd Rome class OPVs 3602 Caesar and 3603 Augustus and the Terran Sea frigate 3219 Bohol Sea. He said the OPV 09 class (a name will come later) will be similar to the Pentekonter but include some improvements from the larger Rome.
