The Orchid has said if she becomes DDS Commander she will sign the order to begin development of the next generation frigate class, the "Corkscrew", in her first week in office. The aim would be to finalise a basic specification by the end of 2110 with initial designs and finalised specification before the end of 2111.
"Corkscrew is one of the most vital new projects for the DDS and cannot be delayed anymore." The Orchid said "My opponent [Knobhead] will of course dither and delay the project so much we will end up with Starsystem 2.0 by 2120 if he is in charge." she added in one of the most overt attacks on her opponent in the campaign to date. "If you want the most modern warship in the fleet in 5 years vote for me, if you want the DDS to be destroyed with neglect... well..."
Knobhead was not available for reply.
