DDS update Order of Battle

The DDS has updated its Order of Battle or ORBAT for the first time in a while. The most notable changes are to the Strategic Division which gains a third strike squadron equipped by 2 Warrior 16As supported by an Indy 35B. It is likely a third Warrior will be added to the squadron replacing the Indy when available later in the year. The squadron is intended as a training squadron for the moment and the teething problems with the Warrior mean it is not likely to be deployed yet.

Strategic Division also gains a Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron which is equipped by 2 Type 35s fitted with the EW/TR module.

• After much delay (mostly due to the ABBO-Bolitic War) the DDS has finally accepted into service the Pave Orange MCM control system which has been fitted into a combat module acceptable by the Rome 46A and Corkscrew 51A. The Romes will be taking over the minesweeper director role from the small number of Isometric 41As fitted with Pave Yellow. These ships will retain the system as a back-up though it likely by the end of 2115 the minesweeper director role will be wholly performed by the Rome (though Corkscrews will also be available as a back-up).