In a surprise move DTA members Voth and Yeng have bought ordered Pentekonter Protectors. Both have ordered three ships each and have selected 280 series ships with e-Core engines. Deliveries will be in the next decade.
Sirikwan has a sizeable fleet of Pentekonter Protectors and New Arit was a former user so the type is not unknown in DTA service. The Dinos gave their blessings to the purchase as both planets needed more powerful warships and the Dinos do not have a suitable product (the AM is too expensive and capable).
It is thought the Voth order could be increased in future. The backbone of their fleet are twelve ageing Kalahati Tuuls which will require replacement in the second half of the 2120s. One source said the Voth will eventually have a fleet of around ten Pentekonters.
