4.12.13

Clones detail warship upgrades

The Clones have published some details of their forthcoming Soulaki SLM unified standard battlecruiser and its new-built Molentic Tuul MTM2 cruisers. The Soulaki SLM will bring the whole fleet up to SLBK standard though with the latest versions of some components and systems so will be improved overall. All ships will also receive refurbishment and strengthening to enable their operation until the late 2130s at least. It is thought that more extensive Soulaki upgrades will wait until Rectoid technology can be integrated into them.

The Molentic Tuul MTM2 will be enhanced however over the existing MTM. Its cannons will be upgraded to triple-phase (based on the Soulaki weapons) and it will have a modest fuselage plug and internal reorganisation to allow for a much greater missile load. It will be able to carry CSM-S on wing pylons and also internally. The earlier MTMs are likely to bought up to MTM2 standard at a later date.