Windy has signed a deal on behalf of the DDS for Starbotian Type 35 ships (they have 2 Panthers and will also have 2 Indys under a joint-ownership scheme with the DDS) to be fitted with W1A worm-drive starting from later in the year. Calibration will also be done on the Starbotian flagship I-1A Iona ready for it being fitted with worm drive at a later date, maybe 2113 when it is due for an overhaul.
- New Bolitic Emperor Melson has solidified his regime with a modest amount of reprisals but his rule on Castarian seems pretty secure. The Bolitic barons away from the capital planet however have proved more lukewarm in their loyalty with some barons not yet acknowledging the new Emperor.
