Clones planning regeneration of space transport fleet

With Clone space ship yards now flowing once again after years of budget restrictions and inactivity the Clone Space Navy has turned to address a matter of critical importance: the ageing of the transport fleet. Much of the transport fleet, vital in keeping the empire and armed forces supplied, dates from the Clone Wars and is reaching the end of it's safe fatigue life.

The Clones will begin production of the Freighter TYA8, an updated version of it's mainstay type, in 2121. This will have a new engine and strengthened structure and will be able to reach 300c. The Clones plan to build 20 TYA8s over the decade allowing older Freighters to be replaced.

The most urgent requirement is to replace the fleet of Nerval TYBs. These are fast wearing out and none are expected to be viable beyond 2125. They will be replaced by an upgraded version of the Loader (TYC2) which will be speed boosted to 500c.