31.8.10

Tiamon TM2 to be Triumph 66A class

The first of 2 Tiamon TM2 assault carriers has begun construction for the DDS by the Clones. The DDS have announced that the ships will be the Triumph 66A class and will be named Triumph and Tireless. As with the Pangaea ships the Clones will deliver a near completed ship which will then be fitted out with sensitive equipment such as TPM launchers. A DDS engine has yet to be defined, the HS-740 as used in the Pangaea is not suitable for the Tiamon so Clone engines may be used instead.

A group of DDSAF pilots have begun training for operation from the carriers which can enter high atmosphere to launch (and receive) combat aircraft. It is likely the Triumphs will operate F-10SEP and MQ-5Bs. The first Triumph is expected to be delivered early next year and be ready for service by next Summer.