A round-up of news from the DDS Space Navy. The IIU1 (Isometric Intermediate Update 1) has begun with 3101 Cambrian and 3112 Eocene having the update whilst at dock in orbit around Solaris. The IIU1 programme just takes 5 days and includes improved sensors, missile launcher, software and equipment updates. All the Isometric fleet will be updated to IIU1 standard by the end of the year.
The 2 Velocity class destroyers are also to receive an update, the Velocity Update 1 (VU1) programme includes improvements to missile launcher, sensors and a new databus. Both ships will be updated in october.
The Isometric 3 frigate may be renamed yet again, the DDS are considering changing the name of this ship that will begin construction in 2107 though as yet have not said what they will use instead of "Battle".
The first Pentekonter class patrol boat has been proceeding well in construction and may even be completed before the end of the year. 3501 Thucydides will begin trials early next year and it is hoped to enter service by Q2 2106.
Finally the last 2 Terran Sea Block 1 frigates have entered the testing stage of construction. 3207 North Sea and 3208 Barents Sea will probably be officially named and enter service in october. The next Terran Sea frigate 3209 Yellow Sea is the first of the Block 2 batch.
