Prospective DDS Commander The Orchid has made a speech to the DDS in which she laid out her plans for the DDS should she be successful in the election to replace Windscorpion. She said the DDS would be much more proactive. "We will not wait to be burnt by the flames of danger we will go and snuff them out while they were still sparks." she said.
Existing planned ship building programmes would be maintained but she would also look into increasing the numbers of heavy warships. She said she would commission a design study into a light cruiser that would fill the gap between the Quasar and Panther classes. Allies would also be further integrated into the DDS structure with a roadmap for improvement in the DDS' satellite fleets (Aritans, Voth and Remedians) published that the allies would have to stick to.
"The DDS of the future will be a more cohesive and professional outfit where everyone will know their task and all tasks will be as vital as each other. We will foster a meritocracy where excellence is rewarded and sloth is punished." she said.
She also said plans for the New DDS Army would be accelerated in order for the DDS to be able to field a full armoured rapid reaction division by 2112.
Sea Urchin has meanwhile said that the deadline for other candidates to announce their candidacy will be by the end of the week.
30.11.09
Other Fleet News (30/11/09)
Dinos
The Dinos have received their 6th SX-98 landing ship. For now no more will be ordered but the Dinos have indicated they would like to double their fleet sometime in the future. Jimmy election as Consul means the Dino defence budget is likely to be reduced for a time. The Dinos have already reined in various programmes with the PT and XT lines down to miminal rate. Around 30 XTs in the reserve fleet are likely to be sold off to private buyers to raise funds.
HCS
Following the Xenon disaster Captain Clone and Benito Clone have been thrashing out plans for a major fleet expansion programme. Details of this will be covered in separate articles.
Raegris
The first PC-1 patrol ship has begun trials. This is the Raegris version of the Pentekonter-E and is equivalent to a mid-range model though with Raegris specific equipment and interiors. 6 will be bought by the Raegris to serve on patrol and governance duties.
Molab
The first 2 refurbished and modernised Kalahati Tuuls for the Molab fleet have been completed by a DDS Engineering team located on Molab. 20 ex-Utrek KTs in total will be upgraded to serve as the second-line of the Molab fleet.
New Arit
The Aritans have received their second Extender-E oiler/transport. These ships will allow the Aritans to support their ships away from their own space on patrol and supplement DDS assets.
The Dinos have received their 6th SX-98 landing ship. For now no more will be ordered but the Dinos have indicated they would like to double their fleet sometime in the future. Jimmy election as Consul means the Dino defence budget is likely to be reduced for a time. The Dinos have already reined in various programmes with the PT and XT lines down to miminal rate. Around 30 XTs in the reserve fleet are likely to be sold off to private buyers to raise funds.
HCS
Following the Xenon disaster Captain Clone and Benito Clone have been thrashing out plans for a major fleet expansion programme. Details of this will be covered in separate articles.
Raegris
The first PC-1 patrol ship has begun trials. This is the Raegris version of the Pentekonter-E and is equivalent to a mid-range model though with Raegris specific equipment and interiors. 6 will be bought by the Raegris to serve on patrol and governance duties.
Molab
The first 2 refurbished and modernised Kalahati Tuuls for the Molab fleet have been completed by a DDS Engineering team located on Molab. 20 ex-Utrek KTs in total will be upgraded to serve as the second-line of the Molab fleet.
New Arit
The Aritans have received their second Extender-E oiler/transport. These ships will allow the Aritans to support their ships away from their own space on patrol and supplement DDS assets.
29.11.09
27.11.09
Voting begins in Dino election
Voting has begun in the first round of the Dino Consul election. The result will be known before the end of the weekend. There will not be a second round if the winner (expected to be Jimmy) scores over 75% of the vote. This change was bought in to prevent a pointless second round if one candidate dominates.
Unless something seismic happens Jimmy is the next Consul. A recent poll gave him 87% of the vote.
Unless something seismic happens Jimmy is the next Consul. A recent poll gave him 87% of the vote.
HCS go on offensive against Randalf 74 insurgents
A regiment of F-45A fighter bombers was quietly sent to Randalf 74 over the Summer and now have launched a major offensive against human insurgents on the CSE-W planet. The offensive is said to have been planned for some time but it is no doubt the timing is perfect to deflect attention away from the Xenon disaster.
Six insurgent bases came under heavy attack from the fighters with follow-up operations by A-85 COIN aircraft and HCS troops. No aircraft were shot down though two were fired at by SAMs. Over 100 insurgents were either killed or captured. Analysts say the insurgency, which is no longer being backed by the DDS, may now have suffered a terminal blow.
Six insurgent bases came under heavy attack from the fighters with follow-up operations by A-85 COIN aircraft and HCS troops. No aircraft were shot down though two were fired at by SAMs. Over 100 insurgents were either killed or captured. Analysts say the insurgency, which is no longer being backed by the DDS, may now have suffered a terminal blow.
Sea Urchin rules himself out of Commander election
Interim Commander Sea Urchin has ruled himself out of standing in the forthcoming election to decide the new DDS Commander following the retirement of Windscorpion. It is thought he has come to an agreement with The Orchid as to his role in the new DDS administration if The Orchid was to win the election as seems increasingly likely.
Sea Urchin has in fact called on the election to be bought forward to end the uncertainty. The Orchid has not commented on this, she is currently preparing to outlay her manifesto to the DDS. The Windy Massive has meanwhile appealed to a strong rival to stand against her.
Sea Urchin has in fact called on the election to be bought forward to end the uncertainty. The Orchid has not commented on this, she is currently preparing to outlay her manifesto to the DDS. The Windy Massive has meanwhile appealed to a strong rival to stand against her.
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