Hot on the heels of the big FES order the Solar Empire have finally placed a big order for DDS warships after months of negotiation with the far off faction beyond DTA space. The order is said to be worth 8 billion zarks and comes in 2 parts.
First will be an upgrade of some of the Solar Empire's existing fleet. All 9 Vortis frigates (an older Tarbotian type) will receive a system upgrade and life extension to keep them active into the early 2120s. The Solar Empire's 8 Helwin cruisers will also be upgraded and fully refurbished (as already agreed last year).
Following on from this later in the decade will be new ships including a launch order for the Depender combat support ship. The Solar Empire have ordered 5 Depender 751SEs as well as 6 Pentekonter Protector 257SEs and 2 Extender 128SE oilers. Some equipment for their orbital facilities will also be bought.
