Utrek try to steal Dinomark AM!

The Dinos are reporting that Utrek agents working in conjunction with Dino traitors tried to steal the prototype Dinomark AM bomber DM50. The Dino traitors struck while the crew of the ship was low due to rotation and training, the bridge crew was incapacitated and the bridge locked out. Then with Utrek agents joining them they tried to take DM50 across the border escorted by 2 Molentic Tuuls.

The plan was foiled due to the brave actions of an elite Dino team aboard DM50 investigating suspicious links between some crew members and anarchist terrorist factions. DM50 was returned safely to Dino-Land orbit and the traitors and Utrek arrested.

DDS working on Provider/Extender follow-on

The DDS are working on a "next generation" transport/oiler (though it seems to be more an evolution) to enter service around 2118. The Type 131 would be a SUP based design but feature a high degree of mission modularity. Replenishment equipment for example could be fitted and configured in a matter of hours.

If the DDS decide to go ahead with the Type 131 then the final 2 Extender 73As on order could be cancelled. No Provider 71As are currently on order though there is the need for more.

Fleet News 28/12/15

Two Freedom 41B MCS have been wormed, these being M121 Freedom and M125 Forward. The rest of the class will be wormed over the first few months of 2116 ahead of the major Quasar upgrade which will also include worming.

A new hospital ship has joined the fleet allowing for greater rotation and availability. A903 Doctor Vincent is the 3rd Nightingale 88A.

Knobhead said to prefer "New Sparta"

DDS Commander Knobhead is said to prefer "New Sparta" as the new name for the DDS, he wants to have the name change completed by the Summer of 2116. However Knobhead says the DDS is open to suggestions and a consultancy will be held next month before the DDS Politburo makes a final decision.

Windscorpion has welcomed the name change, he told DDS News 24 that the DDS name was now tired and mired in the past.

DDS will change its name in 2116!

DDS Commander Knobhead has confirmed that the DDS will change its name next year! Knobhead said that DDS, Dino Death Squad, was no longer a relevant title for a massive pan-solar system multi-spectrum military organisation. "The name may have suited us in the early days when we were not much more than Ronald's private army for operations outside Dino space but now it is a bit of an embarrassment."

The DDS nearly changed name to New Sparta in the early 2100s, some signage was even changed, though the name change was overturned at the last moment. Firefly also considered a name change during his reign a few years ago. It is thought that Knobhead is keen to make his mark on the DDS and a new name and branding would certainly do that. What the new name and when exactly the change will take place is currently not known.

DDS deploys troops to Delta 9 to assist with disaster recovery

Soldiers from L12 Infantry Regiment, DDS Terrestrial Forces, have arrived on Delta 9 from Liberation and will assist with disaster recovery following the volcanic eruption near New Erdington. Emergency supplies have also arrived but personnel are now needed to help stricken and evacuated residents and assist with the UNP led recovery.

The volcano is said to be calming down now though there are still minor eruptions. Luckily the town has not been hit by lava flows though there has been extensive damage due to debris from the eruption.