18.5.24

Black Triangle begins tests with Lepton engine

The Black Triangle 126A prototype has begun trails after being fitted with a late development build of the new Lepton WX-01 engine with cold fire technology, this gives the ship a minute infra red signature. The WX-01 is said to have about 98% of the total thrust of the final build of the engine though this has been tuned down pending tests of the engine under extended use conditions.

The prototype has also been fitted with a development build of the tactical system, including twin Zip-MA cannons. NS technicians are currently integrating the system into the NS data network and sensor arrays of the ship.