21.5.09

8 SX-98 ordered by DDS

The DDS have ordered 8 SX-98 landing ships as the Type 63A. A name has yet to be chosen for the type which will enter service next year. The ships will be similar to those operated by the Dinos but will have a number of internal changes. They also have slightly uprated engines with a resulting speed boost to 310c.

The Type 63A will supplement the eventual fleet of 6 Pangaea 62A and 3 Tethys Ocean 65A assault carriers with a planned introduction into service of all ordered ships by 2112. Some wags have said the DDS Army might be partially ready to deploy by then.