6.3.12

Eritran Free States to combine funds to buy more warships

The Eritran Free States have said they will create a shared fund to buy future additions to their fleet. Molab said that all EFS members will be expected to contribute to a 5 billion zark fund in proportion to their economies. It is not known yet what ships the EFS will buy with this fund but Isometric-Es and Pentekonter-Es are expected.

The EFS have also said that their fleet will be operated by the 3 main members Molab, Sear N7 and Helinox with the minor members providing crews and financial support. It is expected that Molab will command the fleet being the major player in the EFS (it is thought they will contribute 60% of the fund).

The EFS have begun work in fully integrating their fleets into a unified EFS Fleet which will use DDS protocols and procedures. The DDS hope to conduct a joint-exercise with the EFS Fleet later in the year.
  • The Raegris have ordered 2 more PC-1s (their version of the Pentekonter-E, which they build for the DDS) which will give them an eventual fleet of 12. The Raegris are to conduct a fleet review this Summer and it is thought they may ask to join the DDS' Warspite 16A bomber programme.
  • The first new winter optimised AFV the TRV-34CDM Snowcat 2100 has entered service with the HCS on Lomar. The AFV is a redesign of the venerable Snowcat which are now becoming worn out. A key difference is that it uses the same engine, control system and electronics as the latest Tapir to aid fleet standardisation. The AFV was co-funded by the Dinos though none have been ordered for DTA service though Voth does have extensive ice fields so it is possible some may end up there.