The Neptune IIB update, which was planned for this year and to test next generation Gluon II engine technology, has been canceled following the cutbacks to traditional engine development by DDS Research. Gluon II has been canceled in lieu of w-drive though existing Gluon engines (which use Gluon I architecture) will continue to be developed. Neptune is due to leave service in 2115 though it is likely it will reach the end of it's life earlier than that because of the hammering the ship usually receives.
The Rome fleet has been cleared to operate at 620c following successful tests. The modest cruise speed boost is facilitated by changes to the engine management software to allow a greater output. It was found the ship's structure and engines could take the higher stress without any noticeable ill-effects. The software updates are being rolled out to the fleet over the next week.
C124 Deuteron has completed it's ILU and has returned to service, C129 Charm Quark has left service for it's own update. Deuteron is the first DDS warship to have the Passive Sensor Suite (PSS) built into it's hull. Deuteron also includes the latest upgrade to the attack system known as SAS-Q2.
X111 Isometric has left service for a refit and minor update. The refit will only take 3 weeks but will include a number of minor updates to systems including the installation of the combat suite 5036-A.
