With the conventionally powered submarine programme now well underway the HCS Navy have begun their most ambitious programme to date : the Sealion nuclear attack submarine. These nuclear powered submarines are due to enter service in 2114 and are larger than the Seawolf/Warhammer SSK/Bs. The basis of the design will be also used for the Walrus ballistic missile submarines which will follow later in the decade.
The Sealions will be equipped with torpedos and cruise missiles (to start with the SS-NS-3). Their role will be to protect other naval assets (especially the Cloneworld carriers and Walrus) as well as providing a land attack role with their cruise missiles.
