29.5.14

DDS agree terms for Type 36 but order on hold

The DDS are understood to have agreed terms for 12 Type 36 Fleet Combat Ships based on the Raegris Yel'Tema design but the order is on hold pending the resolution of the current financial uncertainty. The ships will be equipped with Z7 and TPM-VLS as well as having a sizeable docking bay for special forces and drones. The ships will also be worm drive equipped, the Raegris having already calibrated the hull form for a planned worming of their similar ships next year.

No names have been decided yet though Andromeda 36A has been mentioned in one publication though this is unofficial (and the DDS tend to decide on final names quite late into production of the first example anyway). If the order can be confirmed soon then the first ships could enter service within 14-16 months. The Kinetic 35C is likely to be delayed to 2116 in this case, this could happen anyway as orders for long-lead items are already on hold meaning a planned entry into service before the end of 2115 is already looking doubtful.