DTA to facilitate HCS withdrawal from Eritran worlds

The Clone Star Empire agreed to give up Kontai and Unatel Gamma 540 as part of its peace deal with the DDS. Despite the death of Benito this is still on schedule with around 70% of HCS forces on the planet already either left or packed up to go. The aim is for the final withdrawal of the HCS by the end of the year.

However there is a problem. All parties are worried about the vacuum caused by the withdrawal of the HCS and the time it will take Free Eritran State and DDS forces to take their place. The HCS do not want to share a planet with the Eritran and DDS forces. The DTA has agreed to step in to fill the gap. Three brigades of troops will arrive over the next couple of months and then take over the protection of the two worlds until the Eritrans can move in early next year.

It is thought the troops will be mainly Aritan and Sirikwanese with a Dino support unit to provide command, communications and air support. A Dino liaison team is due to arrive soon to assess the situation and make preparations.

• 100 T-1M Kestrel advanced trainers with the HCSAF are to receive a system update enhancing their light attack capabilities. This will be mostly for training though the aircraft will be available for COIN if needs be. The upgrade will allow the Kestrels to work with the latest HCSAF stand-off weapons and datalink standards.