With the first DDS Dinomark XTs now preparing for entry into service later in the year (Fighting Falcon class) now the HCS have also become XT users. 6 elderly Dinomark XT/70ws have been bought from Dino Reserve Organisation for the HCS Navy. Navy? Because these XTs are capable of travelling underwater.
The XTs are around 35-40 years old and were considered too old to be reactivated in the recent Utrek War but will be fully refurbished and refuelled in the 470 million zark (though it will be paid for with new T-55ZDMs, spares and ammunition) deal which also includes new sonar, acoustic management and communication systems. The XTs will form a useful submarine force for the HCSN and it is hoped they will enter service by 2110. The ships also have a space role of course though are rather obsolete (top speed 120c) but will be available to the Space Navy for emergencies.
Two newer Dinomark XT/86ws will go to Cloneworld next month to help begin the training of the future crews of the HCSN XTs.
