As promised in the Summer the Missileer would switch to the 2nd generation model from ship #07 onwards. That ship R107 Archer is now in testing and the DDS have unveiled the differences in what is called under the new DDS nomenclature Missileer 21B.
Initially it was thought the 21B would use SUP-X but this has lagged behind in development so the standard SUP remains in place though has been patched using some X technology (and is known as SUP-C). This allows the 21B to have a boosted performance to 725c thanks to a re-cored and uprated engine evolution known as the HS-740-100A.
21B will also have a Z5ti cannon as well as an MRM launcher and storage space for up to 10 of the future missile. This will not impact on existing weapon load, it is said that a Missileer even loaded with as many TPMs and Ferrets as possible still has around a third of it's internal volume empty.
As for TPMs all 4 launchers have been improved to make them fully TPM-2 compatible (they could fire the new missile before but not at full rate). The internal missile storage arrangements have also been remodelled to improve efficiency, safety and crew operation.
As expected 21B will also have IWC and Combat Ware 2.0. Crew facilities have also been improved after complaints at the rather spartan arrangements in the earlier ships.
