The Clone economy has entered recession again after several years of steady but unspectacular growth. Although the recession is at the moment fairly technical there are signs there could be another lengthy downturn. This will impact on money available for the Clone Defence Forces.
Deputy-Emperor Sleeze has said that spending on defence will remain unchanged for the next year, however that will mean a real terms reduction due to inflation of course. The Clone Space Navy has been desperate to restart mass ship production though that may be delayed yet again.
