DDS unveil next generation MCM equipment

The DDS have unveiled their next generation mine warfare control system Pave Orange which will replace Pave Yellow over the next year. Pave Orange directs mine sweeping operations and helps coordinate the efforts of a MCM flotilla, the new system has great data security built into it and improved sensor filtering and data mining facilities. Most importantly Pave Orange will be deployed as a combat module for the Rome 46A thus relieving the pressure on the small number of Pave Yellow equipped Isometric 41As.

Once a sufficient number of Pave Orange modules are built the Pave Yellow Isometrics will revert to being normal patrol assets instead of their current status of having to be ready to drop other duties and take on mine warfare operations command though it is thought Pave Yellow will be retained until 2115 at least as a back-up. As Romes have inferior C3 facilities to Isometrics Pave Orange also include a 512-bit key datalink and communications multiplex.

The other new piece of kit is DMS-2 which is an improvement on the first generation DDS Minesweeping Suite fitted to some of the later Pentekonter 44Ms. This includes a 512-bit datalink, an improved front end processor and sensor fusion updates. DMS-2 will begin to replace the HCS developed SPECNES in the minesweeping fleet from next year.

• Unatel Gamma 540 have become the latest DDS customer. The Eritran ethnic planet is separate from the Eritran Free States though has formed a defence cooperation pact with the EFS. They have placed an order for 2 Extender-E transport/oilers and are also considering combat ships at a later stage.