28.10.09

Starbot order Panther 35B

Starbot has ordered a 4th Panther to go with the 2 they already have and the 1 on order. The 4th Panther will be one of the follow-on Panther 35Bs, known as the "Panther Plug" with a larger hull for a greater multi-role capability.

K-1 told reporters that the ship would be the new flagship of the Starbotian Navy. I-1A would revert to a scout ship and VIP transport. The future ship could enter service by around 2111 though the production details of the 35B have yet to be finalised by the DDS (or indeed the specification!)