An extra Missileer has been ordered making an eventual fleet of 9. As for the lead ship R101 Missiler this has now left dock following upgrades to Phase 2 operation and will begin testing and system integration trials over the next month.
Some details of the next frigate class the Mars have been announced, the DDS have opted for a developed version of the Terran Sea engine, the C5 instead of a new powerplant. This will give the Mars a similar performance to the Terran Sea frigate though cruise speed will be increased to 850c.
The DDS are understood to be looking to buying a third Utrek High Speed Transport although this one, to be bought off the Porquatians is battle damaged. It is thought likely the DDS will use it for spares rather than try and turn it into a third Fulcrum class transport.
