Firefly meanwhile has announced that the three reviews into DDS operations and structure (looking at the Space Fleet, Land forces and Military doctrine) have been told to present their findings before the end of the October. This is a bit earlier than originally planned.
- The Dinos have announced they have begun operational testing of a worm drive equipped drone transport. The Provider-XMA (Provider appears to be the new brand name for transports in the Dino fleet, the MX may also be renamed at some stage) is a rebuilt old Dinomark XT with a new power system and fully automated control and repair systems (it retains a small bridge so can be optionally manned). It is fitted with a wormdrive and a cloaking device and is intended to supply deep space patrols and expeditions. Its thought a Provider-XMA may be used to help resupply Ronald's planned exploratory voyage next year. Up to 6 Provider-XMAs may be built though 1 may be kept for testing and development.
