10.9.08

DDS clarify details of planned Pentekonter transfer

The DDS are planning to transfer Pentekonters to Voth, Sirikwan and New Arit. Two of those are already customers of the DDS with orders for Pentekonter-E pending. The DDS have said that neither will be allowed to reduce their orders because they are getting "freebies". Voth would be also expected to purchase extra Pentekonters once their economy is up and running.

The Vosun government meanwhile has called the Voth cessession illegal and criticised the UNP, Dinos and DDS for supporting the Voth's actions. They have also canceled their large orders for Pentekonter-Es and Extender-Es though this is rather moot considering it is unlikely they would be able to afford it considering the massive tribute extracted by the Bolitic.

Bolitic Emperor Aliowaki has sent one of the squadrons of his fleet (some 20 ships) back to the Bolitic though this still leaves over 40 ships in the Vosun system. Aliowaki himself will probably return to Castarian once the surrender negotiations have been completed in a few days but a source said a Bolitic squadron will be remaining in Vosun space for the next few months at least.