12.3.09

Quasar 2109 Update A

The Quasar fleet will have it's first update of the year over the next couple of months. The fleet is still fresh from it's ILU/ILU2 programme so the Quasar 2109 Update A is not that extensive.

The MRM software and datalink system will be updated and the MRM pylons modified because of some issues revealed in simulations that showed under some flight regimes (especially in combat) an MRM launch could potentially damage the carrier Quasar. The SAS-Q attack system will also receive a new SAR and improved data processing. 18 other systems will also receive software upgrades. Each update is likely to just take a couple of days and will be carried out as the fleet receives it's normal cycle of refits and restockings.

Originally it was planned to add an Info Warfare Centre (IWC) to the Quasar but because of cost reasons this will now be put off until 2110 though firewalls and data security systems are among those receiving updates.