Despite a few close shaves in the ABBO-Bolitic War no UNP civilian transports were lost to enemy action though the growing commerce and number of ships in service with UNP registered shipping companies means that it is likely that in the next war in DDS/UNP space commercial carriers will be under threat.
To that end the DDS have begun discussions with a consortium of the largest shipping companies which together own about 72% of the entire UNP civilian tonnage. The DDS have offered help and kits to add DDS communications frequencies to civilian ship communication systems to improve warning and the ability to call for assistance. The DDS will also offer advice and expertise on damage control and internal security. The DDS have also considered fitting commercial ships with the required support systems and electric fittings so they can be outfitted with Canister TPM rapidly in a war situation though commercial carriers have declined this idea as they think this would make them more of a target.
