Over the last 20 years the Dino Army has grown from 6 legions to 17, all now larger and much better equipped too. Plans existed to add at least 5 more legions. The SS also have 3 legions (though the 3rd is still in the process of forming). Consul-elect Jimmy however has said that now the army will only get 1 more legion, the 18th, which was already forming. No more other legions will be added. The SS will also not get the go-ahead to add a 4th legion.
"18 legions plus the SS is sufficient for Dino defence." Jimmy told some Liberal Party supporters, "Each legion includes at least 1 armoured brigade and an artillery battery plus airpower. The might of the Dino Army is many times greater than it was in the past and we have now reached the point where we need to start spending money on other things like benefits for unmarried mothers and the unemployed."
Defence minister Zanus, who is not aligned to any party, said that he disagreed with halting the build-up. "Our enemies are many and myriad. Our commitments are much greater than before. A think-tank 3 years ago said we needed at least 21 army legions, the galaxy has not grown safer since then."
Jimmy's deputy ZBH told reporters that extra funding would go into special forces and co-operation with other armies would increase.
