S101 and B-1 drop in on Egonneck.
31.1.16
30.1.16
DDS to take over UNP Space Survey Mission
The DDS has taken over the UNP Space Survey Mission (USSM) which carries out surveying and mapping in UNP space, in particular along space lanes. USSM has become part of the DDS with the DDS receiving 47 million zarks a year to carry out the mission as well as a 200 million zark one-off payment to build a fleet of new ships to replace the ageing survey ships of USSM.
The ships will be built from later this year and are will use the Friendship platform. At least 5 Navigator 161A ships will be built with all needed to be in service by the end of 2117 when the existing ships become life expired.
The ships will be built from later this year and are will use the Friendship platform. At least 5 Navigator 161A ships will be built with all needed to be in service by the end of 2117 when the existing ships become life expired.
26.1.16
DDS secure big export order
The DDS has secured its first export success of the year with a 7 billion zark order for warships from the Phenaris Union a minor power now feeling threatened by the expanding Tarbotian Empire, the new Kantalda province being only 4 light years from the edge of their space.
The Phenaris Union have ordered 3 Depender 757P combat support ships, 5 Pentekonter Protector 258P patrol ships and 2 Extender 125P oilers. Deliveries are expected from 2118. In the meantime the DDS will establish a liaison base on Phenaris Prime, assist with training Phenari space sailors and provide intelligence.
The Phenaris Union have ordered 3 Depender 757P combat support ships, 5 Pentekonter Protector 258P patrol ships and 2 Extender 125P oilers. Deliveries are expected from 2118. In the meantime the DDS will establish a liaison base on Phenaris Prime, assist with training Phenari space sailors and provide intelligence.
24.1.16
Dinos make first relayed DSBT
Deep Sub-space Burrowing Teleport (DSBT) technology is the "next big thing" the Dinos are working on. It uses a variation of worm drive to allow instant transports over 5 light years. The Dinos are hoping to man rate the technology by 2117 and have the first DBST links between Dino-Land and the other planets in the Dino Republic by the end of the decade.
One part of DSBT not yet mastered was to extend the length of teleports using relays. After a number of failed attempts the Dinos say they have succeeded in sending a test object between Jeloka and Pulsin (a distance of nearly 9 light years). A Dinomark in deep space served as the relay node.
One part of DSBT not yet mastered was to extend the length of teleports using relays. After a number of failed attempts the Dinos say they have succeeded in sending a test object between Jeloka and Pulsin (a distance of nearly 9 light years). A Dinomark in deep space served as the relay node.
20.1.16
Clones agree revised price for worm drives
Following the disgrace of Wolkapi the Dino-Clone deal for worm drives was thrown into doubt however Ronald was willing to allow the deal to continue however at a price for the Clones. The original price for 30 worm drives plus technical support was 10 billion zarks however this was in addition to some offsets from other orders which Ronald says can no longer be included. With a revised (and shorter) payment schedule the price is now just short of 12 billion zarks.
However the Clones are still willing to pay it. Oojok will travel to Dino-Land next month to sign the deal and technical integration of Dino worm drive technology will begin almost immediately with the first delivery of W1A worm drives in 2117 ready for a major rebuild of the Soulaki battle cruiser.
However the Clones are still willing to pay it. Oojok will travel to Dino-Land next month to sign the deal and technical integration of Dino worm drive technology will begin almost immediately with the first delivery of W1A worm drives in 2117 ready for a major rebuild of the Soulaki battle cruiser.
19.1.16
DDS detail future MCS developments
The DDS have announced details of 3 ongoing projects for its Medium Combat Ship fleet.
Work on the first Proxima Centauri 42A is progressing with former Starsystem 91X M197T Mira now fully stripped down and worn parts of the superstructure replaced. The ship is expected to be completed for testing by the end of the year and will then undertake a full testing programme in 2117 ahead of the conversion of the rest of the fleet.
Preliminary work on the unified Isometric/Freedom classes to create the Cambrian 41G is also progressing with a number of updated components and systems to be tested on ships in the fleet this year. The DDS plan to begin the unification programme in 2118.
Also announced for the first time is an update for the Corkscrew 51A which is currently in series production. Corkscrew 51A 1.1 will commence from M212 Crescent later in the year and will include a number of improvements to combat systems including a much improved cyberwarfare protection system and improved docking facilities.
Work on the first Proxima Centauri 42A is progressing with former Starsystem 91X M197T Mira now fully stripped down and worn parts of the superstructure replaced. The ship is expected to be completed for testing by the end of the year and will then undertake a full testing programme in 2117 ahead of the conversion of the rest of the fleet.
Preliminary work on the unified Isometric/Freedom classes to create the Cambrian 41G is also progressing with a number of updated components and systems to be tested on ships in the fleet this year. The DDS plan to begin the unification programme in 2118.
Also announced for the first time is an update for the Corkscrew 51A which is currently in series production. Corkscrew 51A 1.1 will commence from M212 Crescent later in the year and will include a number of improvements to combat systems including a much improved cyberwarfare protection system and improved docking facilities.
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