29.3.07

Panther comes to life

The first Panther class destroyer has reached an important milestone as the power and main computer system was successfully activated for the first time, in DDS circles this is known as the ship "coming to life". Reactor Bank A was successfully initiated (Panther will have 3 separated reactor banks) and the primary mainframe booted.

Much work still remains before the Panther can begin trials of course. The Panther is scheduled to enter trials by the end of the summer and possibly could be ready to enter service by the start of 2108.