HCS Fleet News (01/05/11)

• The HCS Space Navy have begun a huge upgrade programme which will eventually unify the Soulaki fleet to the latest SLBK standard. 3 Soulaki SLs have begun the upgrade which also includes a full refurbishment intended to keep the ships viable for another 10 years.
• 2 Cosmos CAs have been withdrawn from service, the HCS found problems with the ships earlier in the year and did originally intend to repair them but further problems found during another inspection has made the HCS decide it will be better to withdraw these 2 ships. New Cosmos CGs are due to enter service within the next couple of months in any case.
• In more upgrade and conversion news the Eastern side of the empire has decided to fund the conversion of 2 of the remaining Kalahati Tuul Bs to KTS standard. HCS-E is a much heavier user of the KTS and has decided it will be a good way to boost numbers cheaply. The conversions will take place over the next couple of months.