The Yel'Tema is a Raegris designed ship in service with the Raegris and on order by Helinox, an older version is also the basis of the Cosmos the backbone of the Clone fleet. In an unexpected move the DDS are said to be interested in buying a fleet for themselves.
The DDS see the Yel'Tema as a capable Fleet Combat Ship but also cheaper than DDS designs. Buying 10 for example would cost 75% of the total cost of building 10 Type 35s (this includes a discount from the Raegris). A DDS spokeswoman said the Yel'Temas would be in addition to the Kinetic 35C already on order though this third generation Type 35 might be pushed back a year.
A DDS Yel'Tema would be similar to the upgraded Raegris RC-2B with a Z7 cannon and worm drive added. Talks are ongoing and any order is also waiting on the Proxima budget situation being resolved. The Type 36 designation has been reserved for the type.
