The DDS have bought 2
Utrek High Speed Transports off the
HCS in a 150 million zark deal (which also includes a number of spare parts and maintenance materials). The ultra-fast ships are ex-
ODS and will be used for special forces missions and specialist reconnaissance by the DDS. The DDS have called them the
Fulcrum class. The ships will be refurbished and fitted out with DDS communication equipment as well as some other equipment that has not been specified.
Firefly said that the ships would be a key part of the DDS' evolving special forces arm, their high speed of 900c would be highly useful. He also said that
Missileer and
Marconi ships would both be able to operate these ships from their docking bays. The 2 ships are expected to enter service early next year.
