The day after the first SSBN CNSS Walrus began its first patrol armed with an (unspecified) number of CSM armed SeaGale SLBMs Oojok gave a speech at the Clone Navy HQ where he announced "billions of zarks" of investment in the third generation of the Clone Space Missile system throughout the next decade.
The Clones are now fielding their second generation CSM system with land and sea mobile launchers, stealth launch stages and improved guidance of the space attack stage. Oojok said the third generation would make CSM the "ultimate weapon in the Clone armoury".
CSM's range will be increased far beyond its (estimated by non-Clone analysts) 10-15 light year range. Oojok said range of up to 50 light years was the aim - which would bring many other rival powers into range. Stealth features like the cold fire thrust of the launch stage would be enhanced. The Clone Navy would also develop a second generation SSBN, larger and stealthier than Walrus.
While the Clones are roaring on ahead New Sparta has still yet to field its equivalent the LRM, the Dinos have abandoned their own version for now. This is one aspect of space warfare the Clones have a massive lead, and this is likely to continue for many years to come.
