6 Isometric frigates are to be rebuilt as Rhombus class long-range scout frigates in order to replace the Solaris II. 3123 Phanerzoic has been withdrawn from service to become the first ship to be converted. The fuselage will be extended by 15m to allow greater storage space and more comfortable living space for the crew (which will also be increased to 34). The engine will be replaced with the TL-05 engine which also will be in the Terran Sea Block 3.
The Rhombus will be fitted with an advanced long-range communications system being developed by DDS Research however this is unlikely to be ready before the end of 2107 so the first few examples will need to have this fitted after entering service.
