The forthcoming Type 18A gunship is likely to be known as the Windscorpion 18A class when it enters service. Firefly is said to be keen to honour the DDS' greatest hero who died last year. Two Type 18s are likely to be built and the other ship could be called Heavy Attack Squad which was the original name of the DDS. The name was only used for a short period but Firefly is said to like the nod to the DDS' history.
The official order for the Type 18 will be made in the next few weeks. The announcement has been delayed for political reasons but will be confirmed very soon according to reports in the media.
