17.4.10

Chrysalis bought forward, to be known as Black Prince class?

The future cruiser Project Chrysalis was planned to enter service in around 2119 but The Orchid has ordered development be bought forward to "2116 at least". Although it is unlikely these cruisers would have any bearing on the current pending conflict with the Bolitic and ABBO The Orchid is concerned that after the Pulsars leave service by 2112 there will be too long a gap before the DDS can increase it's cruiser force which will be comprised of just the Quasar ships until the arrival of the Chrysalis.

The name of the cruiser may have been leaked after "Black Prince" was listed on a register of DDS ships in the cruiser column before being removed.