Consul Cruggson has called on the Bolitic on Pulsin to surrender, saying that continuing the war would be a waste of time as Dino victory was assured. He made the remarks while visiting the front line on Pulsin. He said that the Bolitic bridgehead was doomed, without supplies they would be worn down by the Dinos over the next few weeks.
Thus he called on the Bolitic to surrender saying the Bolitic had fought well but wasting their lives would be pointless. Of course the Bolitic will not surrender but maybe Cruggson is hoping the Bolitic troops stage an attack knowing full well it would hasten the demise of their own position.
31.8.10
ABBO concentrating forces
The ABBOs have recalled several patrol groups operating from their bridgehead at Malau and appear to be preparing for a major operation. With the convoy Windscorpion attacked now just 3 days away with those forces the ABBOs will have nearly 500 ships in DDS space.
The DDS are also concentrating forces with much of the battle fleet now stationed at Liberation. The DDS do not expect the ABBOs to make a move for awhile though as long-range scans indicate the ABBOs have restricted refuelling and maintenance facilities (it is thought the lost troop ships have this as a secondary function) and it will take them some time to get their huge fleet ready.
It is thought the DDS have ruled out a pre-emptive strike as work still needs to be done to protect the fleet from suicide attacks. Some shield and CIWS upgrades are expected to be rolled out to some ship classes by the weekend.
The DDS are also concentrating forces with much of the battle fleet now stationed at Liberation. The DDS do not expect the ABBOs to make a move for awhile though as long-range scans indicate the ABBOs have restricted refuelling and maintenance facilities (it is thought the lost troop ships have this as a secondary function) and it will take them some time to get their huge fleet ready.
It is thought the DDS have ruled out a pre-emptive strike as work still needs to be done to protect the fleet from suicide attacks. Some shield and CIWS upgrades are expected to be rolled out to some ship classes by the weekend.
Tiamon TM2 to be Triumph 66A class
The first of 2 Tiamon TM2 assault carriers has begun construction for the DDS by the Clones. The DDS have announced that the ships will be the Triumph 66A class and will be named Triumph and Tireless. As with the Pangaea ships the Clones will deliver a near completed ship which will then be fitted out with sensitive equipment such as TPM launchers. A DDS engine has yet to be defined, the HS-740 as used in the Pangaea is not suitable for the Tiamon so Clone engines may be used instead.
A group of DDSAF pilots have begun training for operation from the carriers which can enter high atmosphere to launch (and receive) combat aircraft. It is likely the Triumphs will operate F-10SEP and MQ-5Bs. The first Triumph is expected to be delivered early next year and be ready for service by next Summer.
A group of DDSAF pilots have begun training for operation from the carriers which can enter high atmosphere to launch (and receive) combat aircraft. It is likely the Triumphs will operate F-10SEP and MQ-5Bs. The first Triumph is expected to be delivered early next year and be ready for service by next Summer.
30.8.10
Dinos begin studies into NG replacement
With the Dinomark NG fast becoming an endangered species the Dinos have begun studies into a new long-range scout. The project is currently known as the "NX" though will likely have a different code if it enters production. Like the NG the new Dinomark will be a larger ship capable of independent operation a long way from home.
The new type will have a much more powerful armament compared to the NG which has been criticised for having a somewhat "anaemic" combat suite. It is unlikely any new ship will be ready for service before 2113 or 2114.
The new type will have a much more powerful armament compared to the NG which has been criticised for having a somewhat "anaemic" combat suite. It is unlikely any new ship will be ready for service before 2113 or 2114.
HCS fleet news (30/08/10)
The first 2 Shark SKH frigates have joined the HCS Space Navy, these are the first of the second production batch of the Shark and the first in the SKH model which will also act as the new minesweepers for the HCS.
Another Molentic Tuul M conversion has been completed leaving just 6 of the original MTA model left. A 4th Nybble NL UCV has joined the fleet also.
Two new Type A transports have joined the fleet though an older A has also been withdrawn. A new Type J oiler has also joined the fleet.
Another Molentic Tuul M conversion has been completed leaving just 6 of the original MTA model left. A 4th Nybble NL UCV has joined the fleet also.
Two new Type A transports have joined the fleet though an older A has also been withdrawn. A new Type J oiler has also joined the fleet.
DDS to build fast fleet tankers?
The current Extender 73A oiler fleet is one of the most vital and hard-working parts of the fleet though their only drawback is a serious one. Only able to travel at 500c they are unable to keep up with fast fleet deployments. The DDS has looked at increasing this speed but even if the much strengthened SUP-AM backbone was used as in the Missileer 21B then the top speed would still be (at 725c) much less than ships like the Panther 35A are capable of.
Instead the DDS are to use the Velocity-N platform to produce a small fleet of fast fleet tankers able to cruise at over 900c. The as-yet unnamed Type 74A tanker will be a lot smaller than the Extender though will be able to supply small fast fleet deployments. Design is now underway and the first examples are expected to be ready within 12 months. The DDS will make a decision as to whether to proceed to build the new type following a specification evaluation within the next few weeks.
Instead the DDS are to use the Velocity-N platform to produce a small fleet of fast fleet tankers able to cruise at over 900c. The as-yet unnamed Type 74A tanker will be a lot smaller than the Extender though will be able to supply small fast fleet deployments. Design is now underway and the first examples are expected to be ready within 12 months. The DDS will make a decision as to whether to proceed to build the new type following a specification evaluation within the next few weeks.
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