Earlier the DDS agreed a deal with the HCS where they would return the Intruder class LPD (L101 Intruder) they had bought a couple of years previously to the HCS in return for the 4 withdrawn Kalahati Tuul 2Ns which are to be given to the RCPP. The DDS were hoping to get the 2Ns now as the Remedians have a shortage of ships because of the war however the HCS are adamant the 2Ns will not be released until Intruder is back in HCS hands.
The first new build DDS Intruder L111 Pangaea is taking shape but won't be available for service until early 2108 at the earliest thus if the DDS return Intruder now they will be without any amphibious warfare capability. Although the Utrek War is at a truce there is still the prospect of resumed hostilities and the DDS need to have the option available.
Thus the 4 2Ns will not be received by the RCPP until early next year. As a compromise the HCS will allow a DDS team to carry out the localisation and preparation of the ships for Remedian service in HCS space. An Extender has therefore been sent to Cloneworld with a joint DDS/Remedian team of engineers. Some changes will not be carried out of sensitive equipment because of security concerns however.
The DDS and HCS are still in discussions and there is the possibility of a lease back option on Intruder. In this the ship would be returned but would be available within a few days notice for a return to DDS service (and hence would not be converted back into a HCS warship). However before the DDS did this they would have to remove sensitive equipment. The most likely outcome is that the DDS will just wait for the 2Ns and use Pentekonters to fill in and try and get Pangaea completed and into service a little earlier.
