The DDS have placed a provisional order for the Raegris Yel'Tema derived Mulberry 36A (the name appears to be official) Fleet Combat Ship. Until the DDS' financial situation is stabilised (hopefully after the forthcoming re-run of the Proxima 7 election) the DDS cannot commit fully to the type though have agreed a 120 million zark contract for the Raegris to begin design work and defining specifications.
Twenty five million zarks is also to be spent on calibrating the type (and the Raegris ships) for worm drive. The Raegris are contributing 20 million zarks also for this work.
The DDS hope to firm an order for 12 ships later in the year.
