5.9.12

Zeppelin unveils land force changes

Zeppelin has announced changes to the Land Division of the DDS Terrestrial Force (in other words the Army). A review was ordered into force structure and role as one of Firefly's first acts when he became commander and the review was reported back to the DDS late last week.

Overall the Land Division will not change much, the review stated that current strength was largely as was needed for base defence and also to launch a large amphibious raid. One of the biggest changes will be the addition of 2 more armoured brigades as it is felt this aspect of the Land Division is weak. The 1st Combat Department will have 2 armoured brigades and the 2nd and Reserve Departments one each. One of these extra armoured brigades will be created by converting the only heavy brigade.

All "Light Brigades" will be renamed Infantry Brigades. The numbering of the brigades will also be tidied up (as there are some gaps). The three Fire Support Battalions will be upgraded to Brigade strength.

Finally the Maritime Support Brigade which guards coastal areas will be moved to the Headquarters Defence Department and form a key part in the defence of the new DDS GHQ on Helnikan Island. Changes to the Land Division will begin immediately with units already being renamed though some changes such as the new armoured brigade will take some time to come to fruition.
  • The DDS alert status has been reduced to its lowest level CYAN.