Following successful trials the HCS Space Navy are to give limited in-service trials to their first generation multi-phase missiles, to be known as MPPM (Multi-Phase Penetration Missile). Selected Soulaki and Cosmos S cruisers will begin to operate the missile from early next year. The missile will be fielded alongside existing missiles and will not be used in combat operations unless the carrier ship has to (i.e. runs out of other missiles). The weapons will be regularly used in training and exercises.
If MPPM is successful then the HCS could clear it for widespread use by the end of next year. The DDS have already said the HCS multi-phase technology lags behind the DDS by some margin (the DDS are already on their third generation) and their current shielding can handle MPPM but the HCS will improve and the DDS know they have to do the same.
It is not thought likely the Clones incorporated the crude Zone multi-phase weapons in MPPM yet but could incorporate some technology at a later stage.
