Minister of Defence Zanus has announced a reorganisation for the Dinomark fleet, moving further away from the traditional ties of the Dinomarks to the legions. The fleet will be split into First Line and Second Line.
First Line will be decoupled from the legions and consist of primarily space orientated units. The Dinomark RS, PT and the new AM will comprise this command. Second Line will retain the links to legions and include the Dinomark XTs, the forthcoming LM and also the Provider transport fleets.
The Dinos will also be publishing projected fleet totals for the first time over the next few weeks.
30.3.16
23.3.16
Windy to get new ship
The singleton trials ship SS Infinity has now reached the end of its life as a development ship for the Kinetic 35C class of Fleet Combat Ships. It will be converted back into a normal ship (as part of the Indy 35B class) but be used primarily by Director of Intelligence Windscorpion for "special purposes".
Windy said Infinity will be a powerful asset in NS intelligence gathering. The ship will be converted in the next couple of months.
Windy said Infinity will be a powerful asset in NS intelligence gathering. The ship will be converted in the next couple of months.
22.3.16
Raegris accept 2 new ships
Two new ships have joined the Raegris fleet. The second KA-1 Norenka UCV carrier has entered service, this is a localised version of the Olympus Mons 23A. They support the Raegris' growing fleet of Ferret UCVs, a new batch of 45 have also joined their stocks.
The other ship is the 3rd WF-1 Ku'Yema oiler (a localised Extender-E). This has been commissioned but has not entered service yet due to a lack of available crew.
The other ship is the 3rd WF-1 Ku'Yema oiler (a localised Extender-E). This has been commissioned but has not entered service yet due to a lack of available crew.
19.3.16
UV223 : New Spartans
- Bid For Freedom! - Ronald decides enough is enough, Gibson must be stopped.
- Phases - Malanson's team enter the lair of Gibson...
- Sex-Philes - Gibson hungers...
- New Spartans - The DDS changes name...
- Three Penalties - An angry Gibson confronts his captors.
- Off The Leash - The Tarquin finally meets Solax.
- Science + Reason - Vogaki has a shock.
18.3.16
Transports added to ship building plan
The second (and likely final) draft of the Ship Building Plan for 2116/7 has been released by the NS and as speculated by NS observers 3 Provider transports have been added. This is done mostly to keep the production lines alive for strategic purposes though there is a need for more transports due to the Aldebran expansion of NS space.
The plan is now:
4 Warrior 016A
1 Windscorpion 018A
2 Olympus Balista 023M
3 Kinetic 035C
3 Mulberry 036A
2 Pentekonter 044M
2 Falcon 047W
4 Corkscrew 051A
2 Proxima Centauri 042A
1 Mariner 056A
1 Triumph 066B
1 Alpha 121A
3 Provider 071A
1 Emerald 116A
2 Extender 073A
The plan is now:
4 Warrior 016A
1 Windscorpion 018A
2 Olympus Balista 023M
3 Kinetic 035C
3 Mulberry 036A
2 Pentekonter 044M
2 Falcon 047W
4 Corkscrew 051A
2 Proxima Centauri 042A
1 Mariner 056A
1 Triumph 066B
1 Alpha 121A
3 Provider 071A
1 Emerald 116A
2 Extender 073A
NS deliver 2 Extenders to Porquat
Porquat 640 has received 2 Extender 123P oilers taking their fleet of, what they term the Extender 908, to 5. They have so far been used mostly as transports but the Porquatians intend to take a larger role as NS allies over the next few years and take part in NS exercises.
They have already supported the NS in patrolling Free Eritran Space and Aldebran space. This role in supporting NS operations will continue. Three more Quagan 665 frigates have been ordered which will give them a fleet of 25 frigates by the end of the decade.
They have already supported the NS in patrolling Free Eritran Space and Aldebran space. This role in supporting NS operations will continue. Three more Quagan 665 frigates have been ordered which will give them a fleet of 25 frigates by the end of the decade.
17.3.16
Freighter TYA upgrade finally begins
The NS have finally begun a re-engineering of 25 ageing and worn out Clone Freighter TYA transports after several years delay mostly due to budget problems with the Clone Space Navy. The ships, TYA3s and 4s will be upgraded to a new TYA8R standard which includes replacing the engine with the same engine from the current build TYA7, boosting speed to 220c in the process, and performing a full refurbishment. The TYA8Rs should be good for another 20 years service, most of the ships to be upgraded served throughout the Clone Wars so are already a good vintage.
The Clones are desperate for the work to begin because of growing problems with their transport arm. New ships have been delayed due to money shortages and what money is available being prioritised for combat ships. As ships have been forced out of service due to age or disrepair the transport arm has struggled to meet its commitments over the last year.
The TYA8R programme, said to be worth around 750 million zarks to the NS, will be carried out over the next 2 years.
The Clones are desperate for the work to begin because of growing problems with their transport arm. New ships have been delayed due to money shortages and what money is available being prioritised for combat ships. As ships have been forced out of service due to age or disrepair the transport arm has struggled to meet its commitments over the last year.
The TYA8R programme, said to be worth around 750 million zarks to the NS, will be carried out over the next 2 years.
16.3.16
15.3.16
First draft of Ship Building Plan 2116/7 issued
The first draft of the next Ship Building Plan which will run from next month until March 2117 has been issued. The plan has a heavy focus on combat ships with only a handful of amphibious and transport ships to be built (though this may change as transports tend to be added to the plan late on). Notable new types which will make their introduction will be the Windscorpion monitor, the Mariner new standard small patrol ship and the Emerald unmanned transport.
4 Warrior 016A
1 Windscorpion 018A
2 Olympus Balista 023M
3 Kinetic 035C
3 Mulberry 036A
2 Pentekonter 044M
2 Falcon 047W
4 Corkscrew 051A
2 Proxima Centauri 042A
1 Mariner 056A
1 Triumph 066B
1 Alpha 121A
1 Emerald 116A
2 Extender 073A
4 Warrior 016A
1 Windscorpion 018A
2 Olympus Balista 023M
3 Kinetic 035C
3 Mulberry 036A
2 Pentekonter 044M
2 Falcon 047W
4 Corkscrew 051A
2 Proxima Centauri 042A
1 Mariner 056A
1 Triumph 066B
1 Alpha 121A
1 Emerald 116A
2 Extender 073A
13.3.16
NS to sell coreless engine technology via new company
NS has formed a new commercial partnership with Consolidated Spacecraft to sell a new type of engine. The engines, based on technology developed by DDS Research (which does not appear to have changed named yet), are "coreless" which means they potentially could have much greater reliability and cheaper maintenance as the core typically used in most engines is the part that generally wears out first and needs replacing the most.
The new engines will be tested on an NS freighter over the rest of the year with a first potential product for sale by the end of 2117. NS is keen to develop a third stream of income to supplement its UNP grant and arms sales revenue streams. The Shiner says that commercial tie-ins could bring in over 15 billion zarks a year by 2125.
The new engines will be tested on an NS freighter over the rest of the year with a first potential product for sale by the end of 2117. NS is keen to develop a third stream of income to supplement its UNP grant and arms sales revenue streams. The Shiner says that commercial tie-ins could bring in over 15 billion zarks a year by 2125.
9.3.16
Firefly reported to have been on Lahta
Former DDS Commander Firefly, who left the organisation after the end of the war with the Argon last year, has been spotted on Lahta according to Repican merchants. Firefly headed off into deep space on what he says was a "voyage of discovery" and it seems he spent a few months on Lahta the capital planet of the Lahta Regency.
It is thought he spent a couple of months there as a military adviser. A Dino source says Lahta is a minor power though is thought to be keen to increase its defensive capabilities. It is known they are on the radar for the Dinos and NS for potential future arms sales. Firefly is said to be no longer on Lahta but his current location is unknown.
It is thought he spent a couple of months there as a military adviser. A Dino source says Lahta is a minor power though is thought to be keen to increase its defensive capabilities. It is known they are on the radar for the Dinos and NS for potential future arms sales. Firefly is said to be no longer on Lahta but his current location is unknown.
7.3.16
6.3.16
Operation Ground Shock 2116
The first major exercise of the year has begun with the annual ground attack and amphibious landing exercise. This year it will take place in Remedian space and use Mila as the main location for exercises including the landing of the entire X01 Combat Brigade of the NS Terrestrial Force. The ships to be involved are:
S208 Fusileer (flagship)
S101 Quasar
S102 Photon
S105 Graviton
H105 Ocelot
H130 Invicta
H201 Mulberry
M109 Palaeozoic
M172 Black Sea
M202R Remedia Prime III
M205R Loeuss III
K151 Fighting Falcon
K156 Kite
K163W Penguin
L131 Tethys Ocean (amphib flag)
L182 Tireless
L113 Laurentia
L114 Baltica
L151 Oceania
L156 North America
A115 Lancastrian
A152 Butane
S208 Fusileer (flagship)
S101 Quasar
S102 Photon
S105 Graviton
H105 Ocelot
H130 Invicta
H201 Mulberry
M109 Palaeozoic
M172 Black Sea
M202R Remedia Prime III
M205R Loeuss III
K151 Fighting Falcon
K156 Kite
K163W Penguin
L131 Tethys Ocean (amphib flag)
L182 Tireless
L113 Laurentia
L114 Baltica
L151 Oceania
L156 North America
A115 Lancastrian
A152 Butane
3.3.16
NS consider relaunching LCX project
A few years ago work was done on the LCX, a light cruiser to fill the gap between the cruisers like the Quasars and the destroyer fleet however the idea was abandoned as the DDS (as it then was) changed it's mind. However now the LCX could be revived in a modified form as the NS are considering a Fleet Combat Ship optimised for long-range patrols and independent operation.
With the distance the NS/UNP is now covering ever growing there is a need for a ship that can operate far from base for extended periods. The ship would need facilities to allow for operation far from a friendly base including greater storage, improved accommodation and even perhaps the ability to make its own food and fuel. An NS source says the ship would come somewhere between the Quasar and Indy in size and would likely be a clean sheet new design. A feasibility and early development contract has been signed and work will be carried out during the Summer before a decision on initial gate development later in the year.
With the distance the NS/UNP is now covering ever growing there is a need for a ship that can operate far from base for extended periods. The ship would need facilities to allow for operation far from a friendly base including greater storage, improved accommodation and even perhaps the ability to make its own food and fuel. An NS source says the ship would come somewhere between the Quasar and Indy in size and would likely be a clean sheet new design. A feasibility and early development contract has been signed and work will be carried out during the Summer before a decision on initial gate development later in the year.
2.3.16
1.3.16
Fleet News (01/03/16)
H144 Kingfisher is the latest Kinetic 035C and H203 Magnificent the latest Mulberry 036A Fleet Combat Ships to enter service.
Alpha 121A NFS X707 Theta and X708 Iota have also joined the fleet.
The replacement for Windy's lost ship iP Services ship is A211X Windscorpion Power, a modified Friendship 075A, has joined the special duties NS branch PHALANX.
Freedom 041B MCS M124 Firebrand has been fitted with worm drive.
Alpha 121A NFS X707 Theta and X708 Iota have also joined the fleet.
The replacement for Windy's lost ship iP Services ship is A211X Windscorpion Power, a modified Friendship 075A, has joined the special duties NS branch PHALANX.
Freedom 041B MCS M124 Firebrand has been fitted with worm drive.
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