The final exercise of the year is Northern Project which is a "full spectrum mock war" involving as many aspects of the NS war machine as possible. In early December the 2116 edition will be held and it will include the Dinos as guests. It is thought about 20 Dinomarks and 4,000 troops will join the NS forces, the Raegris will also take part.
The exercise will take place in Dino territory on Xi and also in the nearby Rim Worlds. It is thought NS will "battle" the joint Dino/Raegris force culminating with an amphibious landing.
This will be the last time the NS follow this schedule for exercises. In 2117 there will be monthly smaller exercises as well as the "blue riband" Atomic Fist, Ground Shock and Civilian Partnership exercises.
The 2117 schedule is:
January : Dawn Rising 2117 (strategic reconnaissance)
February : Agile Response 2117 (mock space combat)
March : Ground Shock 2117 (ground attack)
April : Target Spot 2117 (special forces, info warfare)
May : Mass Field 2117 (ally co-operation)
June : Sharp Focus 2117 (mine warfare)
July : Atomic Fist 2117 (strategic attack)
August : Top Performance 2117 (mock space combat)
September : Civilian Partnership 2117 (humanitarian)
October : Long Patrol 2117 (long range operations)
November : Material Asset 2117 (strategic lift)
December : Winter Mists 2117 (full-spectrum operations)
