The lead ship of the new Tethys Ocean 65A support carrier has begun final space trials ahead of an expected entry into service next month. The ship, which is based on the SUP, will be the final piece in the amphibious operations jigsaw according to DDS sources. Able to carry a large number of shuttles and drones the two Tethys Ocean ships will act as hubs for amphibious operations and also be command ships for major landing deployments.
The Tethys Oceans will have the most extensive communications and info-war capabilities yet in the DDS fleet which has caused some to speculate if the ships will take over from the Missileers as the fleet flagships.
A secondary use for the ships will be as primary casualty receiving ships with extensive triage and emergency medical facilities.
