The DDS are reporting that the production version of their ground attack pod for the Rome OPV has been cleared for use by the DDS and 6 pods have been ordered. The DDS are said to be planning a mass attack using 6 Romes on Loeuss, 6 Z5g cannons could be very unpleasant for Utrek ground forces...
Pentekonter OPVs 3501 Thucydides and 3509 Hesiod have become the first Pentekonter-M mine warfare ships. The ships are equipped with HCS SPECNES mine handling and detection equipment. 4 more Pentekonters will similarly equipped though in the longer term it is thought that a mine warfare pod for the Rome will be developed.
Quasar cruiser 1214 Graviton will become the second Quasar-ILU, the ship was badly damaged in fighting earlier against the Zones. Repairs had been delayed due to a lack of capacity in DDS ports but now the go-ahead has been given to repair the ship and carry out the ILU update at the same time. The ship is expected to rejoin the fleet in the autumn.
Isometric frigate 3113 Oligocene which was also damaged earlier in the year has completed repairs and is currently running trials before a return to service in early July. The frigate is the first of 2 Isometrics equipped with Pave Yellow control and communication equipment to enable it to operate with the Pentekonter-M. The ships will act as escorts and directors on mine warfare operators.
Finally the 3700 class OPV will be named the Fighting Falcon class.
