Following successful trials of SPECNES-SH aboard a Shark frigate the HCS Space Navy has ordered 25 sets of the minesweeping suite (or rather 24 more). The HCS are thought to want to maintain a force of 20 minesweeping equipped Sharks with the rest of the suites in storage. These Sharks would be also available for other duties but their prime role would be mine counter measures.
28 Sharks are currently in service with 12 more on order. The last 12 Derinny class minesweepers are now in reserve, only a couple are considered safe enough to use. They will all be replaced by the end of the year though it is thought the HCS will only be able to make 1 flotilla (which is 5 ships) operational by the end of the year.
