Hyper said that the HCS might use the Shark as it's next generation minesweeper, taking a lead from the DDS in using patrol boats perhaps though of course he did not admit that. A special version of SPECNES had already been developed to fit in the Shark's mission gondola. If the HCS decided to go ahead with a minesweeper force based on the Shark then they would further extend the Shark force, to the "mid-30s". Hyper said that Kalahati Tuul S would continue to serve in the minesweeper director role.
Hyper said a decision was expected soon and that it was likely to be the Shark as the legacy Derinny fleet is crumbling at an alarming rate. Officially 15 are still in service but it has been reported less than 10 are actually operational.
