The HCS Space Fleet (or rather fleets) have published some details of their forthcoming patrol boat the HCS OPV 08 Project. The ship will be similar to the DDS Pentekonter in being a small low-powered ship optimised for policing and local patrol duties. However the ship will also be suitable for expansion. Its thought that at a later stage an updated version will be built to begin replacing the large Kalahati Tuul fleet.
To begin with though the design is modest. It will have a crew of just 8, though able to take a detachment of up to 30 space marines. Top speed will be 500c. The HCS said they would give more details in the new year including the name. Though Shark, the name of the previous project for a patrol boat is thought to be the front runner.
