Dinos announce W2C worm drive

The Dinos have announced a new version of their worm drive, the W2C which is the third version of the second generation w-drive to enter service. It includes a new recharging array and improved software management which allows for a cut in time between recharges (and thus worm jumps). The key new feature however will be the much greater mass rating which will allow it to be fitted to larger ships such as the Dinomark RS.

The new equivalent speed of W2C has yet to have been determined but it should help the Dinos beat the 5000c barrier (currently W2B drives are rated at producing an equivalent speed of 4950c).

Testing is due to begin with an unmanned ship next month with manned testing later in the year and an entry into service planned for next Spring.

• The first simulated attack by Quasar 15A bombers has been carried out during the September Sunrise exercise on "targets" on a Remedian asteroid. The exercise was delayed for over a week because the ships were placed on standby as backup for the ships involved in the electronic attack on the Bolitic. September Sunrise will now run into early October.