Although no longer the GHQ DDS City near Hexian City on Proxima 7 is still the centre of the DDS universe with around 60% of all staff working across the sprawling acres of offices, factories and barracks. However with land prices at a premium on Proxima 7 The Shiner has revealed a plan to close DDS City and sell off the land which could raise over 100 billion zarks!
Under the plan, which has been presented to the DDS Politburo, the DDS would move personnel to a mixture of new sites on P7 (in much cheaper areas such as near Yavilanda) or other worlds. Even with the cost of relocation and purchasing new land and building replacement facilities The Shiner says that the DDS would reap a huge benefit and the money can help afford large scale capital investment and fleet building over the next decade and beyond.
Only Central Air Force Base and the army barracks would remain of DDS City as these are needed for the defence of Hexian City. The plan will be debated in the DDS Politburo soon. The decision will be Knobhead's though. Unlike Firefly who loathed DDS City its not known if Knobhead would be as keen to see the old HQ go, as there would be a lot of disruption.
30.10.15
Kelsan receives upgrade
The Kelsan KS bomber will receive an upgrade over the next few months the Clone Defence Forces have announced. The Kelsan is a simple but reliable and adaptable platform and will receive a number of sensor and tactical system updates including a new ECM sub-system and improved communications.
The Sigint role was one which it was rumoured the Kelsan could also perform (along with strike and mine laying) and this has been confirmed by the integration of an improved electronics package and main databus update.
The Clones do not usually announce upgrades to their space ships but it is thought an exception has been made in the Kelsan's case for propaganda reasons.
The Sigint role was one which it was rumoured the Kelsan could also perform (along with strike and mine laying) and this has been confirmed by the integration of an improved electronics package and main databus update.
The Clones do not usually announce upgrades to their space ships but it is thought an exception has been made in the Kelsan's case for propaganda reasons.
27.10.15
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25.10.15
New Vosun to form space fleet
The newest member of the DTA has formed a space fleet and it will be integrated into the DTA Space Command. The Dinos will donate 4 second-hand Dinomark XTs to the Vosunites to get them started though its not known when these will arrive or what standard they will be.
New Vosun has reorganised its land forces too and formed an elite expeditionary brigade which will take part in joint-DTA operations. Equipment has been donated by the Dinos for this too though will mostly be part of the Dinos huge stockpile of ex-HCS vehicles and weapons.
New Vosun has reorganised its land forces too and formed an elite expeditionary brigade which will take part in joint-DTA operations. Equipment has been donated by the Dinos for this too though will mostly be part of the Dinos huge stockpile of ex-HCS vehicles and weapons.
24.10.15
Mediterranean Sea 2115 Update A
Although the Mediterranean Sea 43G has only recently been created out of the 3 sub-classes of the Type 43 (the old Terran Sea family) there are differences due to some technologies not being ready when the unification took place - which also took an extended period of time. The fleet will receive an update over the next few months to rectify this and also to roll out some other upgrades.
- Ships with Z6 to receive Z7 cannons
- Improved passive sensor suite
- New astral-navigation system
- Improved facilities for special forces
- Various other updates and bugfixes
21.10.15
Clones commit to third generation Falcon by 2125
Since the introduction of the second generation K45C/K Falcon the Clone Air Force has been tight lipped on what the third generation may look like. It is thought the Clones have looked at clean sheet designs and unmanned fighters however they have decided to continue with the Falcon platform.
The K45M will enter service sometime between 2123 and 2125 and will replace the remaining K40 fleet by the time it becomes life expired by 2130. There are as yet no technical details for the K45M though it may be optionally manned, have a quick-change modular mission facility, and have a synthetic display with augmented reality cockpit canopy (though this could arrive on the K45C during a mid-production refresh).
The K45M will enter service sometime between 2123 and 2125 and will replace the remaining K40 fleet by the time it becomes life expired by 2130. There are as yet no technical details for the K45M though it may be optionally manned, have a quick-change modular mission facility, and have a synthetic display with augmented reality cockpit canopy (though this could arrive on the K45C during a mid-production refresh).
17.10.15
Other Fleet News (17/10/15)
The Dinos have accepted their third Extender-EDA oiler into service.
The Voth have received 2 Dinomark XTs.
The Clones have received 2 Freighter TYA transports into service.
Vontapi have received a sixth Pentekonter Protector 216-V1.
The Voth have received 2 Dinomark XTs.
The Clones have received 2 Freighter TYA transports into service.
Vontapi have received a sixth Pentekonter Protector 216-V1.
15.10.15
Ronald denies he wants to be Emperor again
"I've been Emperor twice, i don't want to go for the hat trick." Ronald told reporters after a meeting of the Dino Senate. After Ronald said the Dino political system needed to change there was speculation that he wanted to bring the Empire back and rule again but he has denied both of these.
One problem for Ronald is that a system that gives one man total power could end up with MBH being that "man". MBH interestingly does not want to be Emperor again either saying that the present system (which gives himself and Ronald defacto power) is fine.
One problem for Ronald is that a system that gives one man total power could end up with MBH being that "man". MBH interestingly does not want to be Emperor again either saying that the present system (which gives himself and Ronald defacto power) is fine.
11.10.15
Ronald considers the return of empire
Ronald is said to have become discontent with the democracy of the Dino Republic which he instigated a number of years ago. Since then various tinkering has been attempted, changing from 2 consuls to 1 who serve a 2 year period of office.
The problem with the republic is that the consul has very little real power as so much is tied up still with Ronald and MBH. The current consul Jimmy officially is senior to the other 2 but in reality has little say in what actually happens. This is causing, some feel, stagnation and paralysis in the Dino political system.
Ronald is now considering options for change, they could even include a return to empire and the crowning of a new emperor.
The problem with the republic is that the consul has very little real power as so much is tied up still with Ronald and MBH. The current consul Jimmy officially is senior to the other 2 but in reality has little say in what actually happens. This is causing, some feel, stagnation and paralysis in the Dino political system.
Ronald is now considering options for change, they could even include a return to empire and the crowning of a new emperor.
7.10.15
Clone Army faces up to budget squeeze
As the largest component of the Clone Defence Forces the Clone Army generally feels any budget strain more than the other services and hence will feel the effect of the 15 billion zark plus programme to buy Dino worm drives and fully upgrade the Soulaki fleet.
The Clone Army say they will not cut any troops or equipment (on top of existing planned "downsizing") but that new weapon procurement will be slowed down. J89FSU and J55ZDM2 production has been slowed to minimum rate and will likely remain this way until 2119. Tapir production has also slowed though was not at a high rate anyway due to delays in the development in the next generation J5HD model. Artillery will take a hit though. The Clones have nearly 60000 J107 self-propelled guns on their books though only a fifth are in service, it it likely nearly 20000 will be removed from inventory and sold for scrap (the condition of many of these is rather poor as they have been stored in the open air since the Clone Wars).
The Clone Army say they will not cut any troops or equipment (on top of existing planned "downsizing") but that new weapon procurement will be slowed down. J89FSU and J55ZDM2 production has been slowed to minimum rate and will likely remain this way until 2119. Tapir production has also slowed though was not at a high rate anyway due to delays in the development in the next generation J5HD model. Artillery will take a hit though. The Clones have nearly 60000 J107 self-propelled guns on their books though only a fifth are in service, it it likely nearly 20000 will be removed from inventory and sold for scrap (the condition of many of these is rather poor as they have been stored in the open air since the Clone Wars).
6.10.15
Clones stage large CSM test
It is likely to be just a coincidence coming days after the LRM test but the Clones have held a test of its Clone Space Missile, the largest to date including 5 missiles. Three missiles were launched from silos on Ailier City, one from the trials submarine CNSS Warhammer and one from a mobile launcher near Micom. All missiles entered space mode and then hit an asteroid 2.1 light years from Cloneworld a few hours later.
The Clones say none of the missiles were armed and all hit their target within "acceptable parameters". It has been claimed the target was programmed into all missiles seconds before launch which is impressive if true. Its known that the CSM has received a software upgrade this Summer and that must therefore include a previously rumoured "hot-targetting" facility.
The SeaCSM missile launched was a prototype, it is now hoped the missile will be declared operational by next year though the Walrus class submarines which will normally carry SeaGale SLBMs and SeaCSM are not due to enter service from 2118.
The Clones say none of the missiles were armed and all hit their target within "acceptable parameters". It has been claimed the target was programmed into all missiles seconds before launch which is impressive if true. Its known that the CSM has received a software upgrade this Summer and that must therefore include a previously rumoured "hot-targetting" facility.
The SeaCSM missile launched was a prototype, it is now hoped the missile will be declared operational by next year though the Walrus class submarines which will normally carry SeaGale SLBMs and SeaCSM are not due to enter service from 2118.
4.10.15
Fleet News 04/10/15
- S127 Waterwitch is the latest Warrior 16A to enter service.
- H143 Kelvin is the latest Kinetic 35C.
- M113 Precambrian and K106 Tiberius have been fitted with worm drive.
UV218 : We're On Patrol
- Contender - Crickson's team close in on the Brotherhood of the Forgotton.
- Ultra Voodoo Assault - Can the Acheron cult kill Ronald?
- Navy Boyz - Windy joins a ship from the newly absorbed former UNSP.
- I'm Bored Of All This - The mission gets real.
- Difficult Run - The crew of Indigo 4 discover the enemy base.
- Strap On - The DDS are prepared to take extreme measures.
- Getting Late - Can Windy and the crew of Indigo 4 survive... and save the UNP/Bolitic trade deal?
1.10.15
DDS keep UNP-Bolitic trade deal hush hush
The UNP and Bolitic Confederacy have just signed a trade deal but the UNP (and the DDS) are not saying much about it. Indeed they have almost suppressed the news, even trying to pretend that the DDS ship that conveyed the UNP trade team to Castarian had been elsewhere.
The reason is not so much the sensitivity of trade with a former enemy, that happens all the time (though maybe not usually so quickly after the last conflct). Analysts say the real reason is that the DDS do not want the precarious state of the Bolitic to become common knowledge. Bolitic watchers say the Confederacy is in the midst of an economic crisis and Emperor Melson's position has been greatly weakened. Not just that but the sad fact for the Bolitic is that they have been relegated to being a second-rate power and many Barons refuse to accept it.
The fear is that Melson could be toppled and a pro-war faction seize power and decide to launch an all-out attack on the DDS and Dinos. The Bolitic would lose but the DDS and Dinos would both be badly affected.
The reason is not so much the sensitivity of trade with a former enemy, that happens all the time (though maybe not usually so quickly after the last conflct). Analysts say the real reason is that the DDS do not want the precarious state of the Bolitic to become common knowledge. Bolitic watchers say the Confederacy is in the midst of an economic crisis and Emperor Melson's position has been greatly weakened. Not just that but the sad fact for the Bolitic is that they have been relegated to being a second-rate power and many Barons refuse to accept it.
The fear is that Melson could be toppled and a pro-war faction seize power and decide to launch an all-out attack on the DDS and Dinos. The Bolitic would lose but the DDS and Dinos would both be badly affected.
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