The DDS are said to be considering rebuilding the 8 remaining Starsystem 91X training ships along the lines of the Isometric Prototype. SS Isometric was originally a Starsystem but was extensively rebuilt and upgraded and is now a very powerful ship though tends to be only used for technology and equipment trials.
Rebuilding the 8 Starsystems could boost the Medium Combat Ship fleet more quickly and cheaply than new build. An "Isometric-fied" Starsystem could cost 65% of the cost of a new Corkscrew 51A. A DDS source says that new Pentekonters could be built to cover the training role and also fulfil a back-up minesweeping role. A Pentekonter could also take SS Isometric's role if it is decided to merge this into the new upgraded Starsystem class. A decision will be made after the war.
