The DDS are to open a second Pentekonter-E line for a period to try and get the order backlog down. Currently ships are built only on the custom jig operated by the Raegris but the DDS have decided to bring its old Pentekonter/Rome jig back online.
The jig had been mothballed following the end of Rome 46A production but is due to begin retooling for Corkscrew 51A production from late 2113. The DDS will bring it back online this Summer and they hope to be able to build at least 3 ships before retooling needs to begin. The DDS SUP (Provider and Extender) jig is also to soon begin export orders to supplement the Raegris SUP jig.
