Once in service the Quasar 15As would form a supplementary attack force with their primary role switching to command. AP said the Type 16A (a name will be chosen later, it will not be known as Carbon) would be able to carry a large number of MRMs, TPM-2s and other ordinance as well as being equipped with a Zip cannon.
Specification lock-down is scheduled for the Autumn and the first design impressions are also expected then. The prototype will begin building in early 2113 for an entry into service about a year later. The Type 16A is expected to be fairly low-tech in some areas as with the HCS Kelsan KS to cut costs and save time though will be fully equipped with heavy weaponry and sensors. Top speed of the Type 16A has been listed as being in the 700-800c band, though it will also have a worm drive so you can list 5000c also.
- Together with the Type 16A announcement the DDS have phased out nautical terms for its existing ships. Destroyers are now known as Heavy Combat Ships, frigates as Medium Combat Ships and corvettes as Light Combat Ships though there are some variations where roles are not quite as clear cut. The prefices on pennant numbers would be remaining unchanged for now though but these are expected to change at some later date too.
- There are reports of mysterious transmissions eminating from unclaimed space between the CSE-E and the Eritran Free States, close to Sear N7. The HCS are understood to have despatched a ship to investigate.
