Benito has said that his portion of the HCS Space Navy will now definately retain the Kalahati Tuul S cruiser beyond it's planned withdrawal date of 2116. Withdrawals are due to begin in 2112 but in an agreement with Captain Clone's half of the empire withdrawn KT-S will not be scrapped but transferred to CSE-E.
These ships will be refurbished and upgraded to keep them in service for around another 10 years. It is thought Benito will keep the majority of the 36 strong fleet in service though some of the oldest will be withdrawn to provide spares. One source suggests 25-28 will be kept.
