Free Eritran worlds Helinox and Sear N7 have teamed up to order 2 Isometric-E105 frigates. Helinox will operate the 2 ships alongside their Pentekonter-Es but Sear N7 will contribute 20% of the cost and the ships will be also tasked with protecting Sear N7 space.
The 2 ships will be known as the Isometric-E1H5 model are will be delivered after 2111. They will have Z5m cannons, QPM compatible missile launchers (though normal missiles will be used for now) and passive sensors. Helinox's 2 Pentekonter-Es (1 is already in service) will receive tactical updates to improve interoperability. Helinox plan to add to their Pentekonter fleet at a later date. One of the "sweeteners" for the deal is thought to be a free fitting of Cannister QPM to Sear N7's forthcoming Extender-Es which will also be bought forward to 2110.
This is the first time Cannister QPM has been mentioned and it is thought the DDS are keen to sell it to their Provider-E and Extender-E customers, seeing it on Sear N7's ships may prompt others to pay for the upgrade.
