17.2.09

Isometric begins UCV development work

The research ship SS Isometric has begun a series of trials with a first generation superluminal unmanned technology known as Object Blue A. This is a set of technology to allow a ship the size of the Isometric to operate without a crew and includes control and monitoring systems, automated repair systems and automated security systems.

Isometric prototype

Isometric will conduct a series of faster than light journeys without a crew, accompanied by the Starsystem frigate T101 Beta Centauri which has been seconded to DDS Research for these trials. A DDS Research team led by Dr Forbidden will monitor SS Isometric and step in if anything irregular happens.

Isometric's UCV tests will one day lead to a new generation of unmanned warships. The DDS have already developed plans for such things in the past like the Stoat and Panther-UCV.