14 turns (3051)

The Real DDS are traced.

Wot cost! (3046)

Has LORD Gibson's master plan worked?

Final selection (3045)

Can Windy escape?

Torn paper edge (3044)

Windy is in DDS City.

Melson hails new Bolitic warships

Emperor Melson has welcomed the acceptance of new Furl and Meltinan warships into the Bolitic Confederacy War Fleet. After a long period of stagnation due to the aftermath of war and economic woes the shipyards are now operational again and can begin rebuilding the Bolitic fleet he said.

Melson said that the focus of the Bolitic should now be to replace the "honourable yet ageing" Helwin fleet cruisers. A mix of Furl and a previously unknown new ship, a development of the Meltinan using Furl design elements, will replace the 35 remaining Helwins by the end of the decade. This new ship type has not yet been named.

Melson also said that upgrades across the fleet using technology from their "Dino cousins" will also begin, this is thought to be chiefly the Dino version of the TPM.

Sirikwan order new ships

Thought to be part of the upcoming DTA-CSE economic deal, Sirikwan has placed an order for Clone built ships. Sirikwan has chosen the Shark destroyer to replace it's six Helwins which are due to leave service in 2128. Eight Shark SKH-E2s have been ordered. This model has a number of upgrades over Sirikwan's existing fleet of Sharks which will also be upgraded as part of the deal. The details of the upgrades has not been reported.

Sirikwan's fleet of ex-Clone Nerval transports will be replaced by five Loader (Type C)s from next year. The total value of the contract has not been disclosed.

DTA and Clone Star Empire to discuss economic ties

The Dino Trade Association and the Clone Star Empire will begin talks later this month on an economic pact. The Clones are in desperate need of economic help after the deepest recession the empire has suffered in it's history. 

Whilst the DTA are unlikely to offer financial assistance to the CSE, they are in need of raw materials. Some DTA members may also be interested in Clone built weapons.

Starbotians unveil new ship type

The Starbotians have unveiled a new ship called I-51. The ship is fully autonomous instead of being crewed by Starbotians, indeed the ship can be considered a Starbotian which has been converted into a ship. The ship can also be crewed though only has minimal space inside.

I-51 is said to be highly agile though it's primary role will be scouting. A prototype ship (I-50) is rumoured to have been lost in trials though an unconfirmed report says it was stolen by Real DDS!

Starbotian military chief K-1 said that if I-51 was successful then the Starbotians will build a whole fleet of similar ships.

NS agree reparations to Dinos after base attack

MBO-New Sparta is reported to have agreed to compensate the Dinos after the accidental destruction of a "science base" by NS bombers who mistook the base for the so-called Real DDS HQ. The families of the Dinos killed will be give financial compensation by NS, the amount has not been disclosed.

Viceroy Caratore has also given a public apology to the Dinos which was broadcast on Dino TV.

Clone spacebuilding industry "on verge of collapse"

Clone spacebuilding has been at a minimal for years due to budget constraints with very few new ships being built and even rebuilds few and far between. Senior CDF officers are now warning that the Clones may soon no longer be able to build new ships even if budget was available.

The lack of work has meant there has been a brain drain from spacebuilding to other industries, this is now making it difficult for some yards to continue operating. The age of the ships in the fleet also continues to rise with major fleets like the Kalahati Tuul S fast approaching the end of their fatigue lives but with no replacements in sight.

However, with the Clone Star Empire currently in deep recession and military budgets tightly squeezed it is unknown when relief will come. A large export order is said to be urgently sought to help restore yards to life and bring in funding for new Clone Space Navy ships, unfortunately getting this order is proving difficult.

Remedians buy two more ships

The Remedians have ordered an extra Pentekonter Protector 255R patrol ship and an extra Depender 756R elint/EW ship from MBO-New Sparta. The ships will support a slowly growing fleet which has just been augmented by a third Pentekonter.

The Remedians are now looking at combat upgrades for it's fleet of six Corkscrew 423R destroyers. The ships will have tactical system upgrades and be able to fire the latest TPMs, plus have enhanced passive sensors.

Continued coo-ing (3043)

Windy infiltrates DDS City.

The last one (3042)

Windy decides to kill The Shiner.

Gibson's master plan (3041)

The Shiner goads Windy.

Dinos demand answers after NS destroy "science base"

The Dinos have demanded answers from New Sparta after the nuclear destruction of a Dino science base (although some sources say it was really a listening station) on an asteroid in a case of mistaken identity. NS say they were acting on intelligence that the base was the hide-out of the so-called Real DDS.

Viceroy Caratore said it was a terrible error, the intelligence officer responsible has been arrested and is being punished.

NS destroy Dino science base just outside of UNP space in "terrible error"

Viceroy Caratore has personally called Emperor MBH to apologise after NS made a "terrible error" in destroying a small Dino science base on an asteroid just outside of UNP space. The base was struck by nuclear missiles fired from two Quasar bombers and was totally destroyed. The crew of five Dinos are thought most likely to have been killed though no remains have yet been found.

An NS source says NS received intelligence that the base was the hideout of the rebel so-called Real DDS but this obviously was wrong. The Dinos have yet to react to the incident. A UNP military intelligence analyst has said (anonymously) that the "science base" was most likely a listening post for UNP and NS signals and data-streams. However, destroying the base is a huge mistake which most likely will have repercussions.

New Borehole enters service

The "New" Borehole, K19NGE, has been cleared to enter service with the Clone Air Force. This is a completely re-engineered and updated version of the Clone War veteran K19 Borehole which remains in service with the Clone Naval Air Service. The navalised K19NGN will also enter service later this year replacing the K19BEC.

The Borehole NGE will be used in the interdiction and LEO attack roles. For the latter role the NGE will carry the ASIM (Air-Space Interception Missile). One hundred NGEs (and fifty NGNs) are on order.