With the first Sealion nuclear attack submarine for the Clone Navy currently undergoing trials ahead of an entry into service next year the first nuclear ballistic missile submarine has been laid down. The Walrus is strategically the most important weapon currently under development by the Clones. It will eventually launch a development of CSM and, hidden in Cloneworld's vast oceans, will be the ultimate strike-back weapon against an aggressor.
Walrus is based on Sealion and will be able to carry 12 SLBMs, it is thought 6 will be CSM and the other SeaGale nuclear missiles able to strike back against an invading force. Walrus is not expected to enter service until 2117 at least. The CN will build 6. In other submarine developments the Clone Navy has also ordered a further 3 Seawolf conventional submarines to add to the 5 already in service.
