The Dinos are to evaluate an Olympus Mons 23A support carrier. One of the 9 ships in the NS fleet will be loaned to the Dinos (operated by an NS crew but with a team of Dino specialists and a joint-command) for several months starting from April. The Dinos are hoping to place an order for a customised version of the type should it pass their evaluation criteria.
Provisionally this type could be known as the Provider ZF. The Dinos plan a fleet of around 5 or 6 of the type and thus would probably buy the ships from the NS and perform any customisation themselves.
29.2.16
23.2.16
Charlotte votes to become full UNP member
Rim Worlds planet Charlotte has held a referendum to decide if the planet should accept the UNP's terms of accession to become full members. Over 70% voted for the UNP and the Charlotte government will now begin the process of joining.
A full NS presence will be established on the planet which has a very strategic position in the Rim Worlds and near to Tarbotian space.
A full NS presence will be established on the planet which has a very strategic position in the Rim Worlds and near to Tarbotian space.
21.2.16
NS to ramp up Provider/Extender ILU
The Provider/Extender ILU programme began a couple of years ago but as yet not a great deal of work has been done apart from essential refurbishment and the fitting of new engines to these hard working ships which put in on average 1250 light years a year!
The Provider 071B sub-class which includes worm drive is to be expanded. As yet only one ship has been so treated. Under NS plans at least 15 will receive worm drive along with improved communications and self-protection. These will be known as the Skytrain 131A class.
All Providers will receive a full refit this year too. The Extender oiler fleet will also be split with around 12 receiving worm drive to become the Type 132A.
The Provider 071B sub-class which includes worm drive is to be expanded. As yet only one ship has been so treated. Under NS plans at least 15 will receive worm drive along with improved communications and self-protection. These will be known as the Skytrain 131A class.
All Providers will receive a full refit this year too. The Extender oiler fleet will also be split with around 12 receiving worm drive to become the Type 132A.
17.2.16
Other Fleet News (17/02/16)
New Arit has received the first of 3 Provider-EDAs (Dino licence built Extender).
The Raegris have received a Yel'Tema RC-2C.
Porquat 640 has received a Xian 508 cruiser.
Molab has received 2 more rebuilt Kalahati Tuuls completing their fleet of 20.
Haylei has received a Pentekonter Protector 351HA.
The Raegris have received a Yel'Tema RC-2C.
Porquat 640 has received a Xian 508 cruiser.
Molab has received 2 more rebuilt Kalahati Tuuls completing their fleet of 20.
Haylei has received a Pentekonter Protector 351HA.
16.2.16
Dinos detail new ship projects
In a media briefing to discuss the Dino defence budget the Minister of Defence Zanus also revealed a number of new and ongoing ship projects, some revealed for the first time.
Dinomark AM
The new ground attack cruiser entered service late last year and is proving to be a formidable warship in exercises. So much so that the planned general purpose AR variant may be cancelled and instead just the AM built in larger numbers. Some tactical systems intended for the AR may be fitted to the AM instead.
Dinomark LM
The XT replacement was due to enter service this year but this will likely be delayed until early 2117 following issues in development with the Solarburst engine evolution used in the LM. The Dinos hope the LM can be as successful as the XT (which remained in production for 50 years) so are making sure they get it "perfect" before series production.
Dinomark XTe
Newly announced will be a programme to rebuild and upgrade older XTs to a new XT Evolution (XTe) standard. This will be an ongoing programme and may encompass the entire fleet of nearly 200 XTs in the end. The initial XTe will be based on the XT/131 which would have been the next production variant if XT production had continued.
Dinomark PT/3x
The forthcoming PT/3 upgrade will include all 77 PTs in Dino Army and SS service. It will see a number of feature enhancements as well as a fleet harmonisation to bring the PT fleet to a common standard.
Provider KX
Newly announced is a design study for an amphibious landing ship similar in concept to the NS and Clone Intruder design. The Dinos have not ruled out buying Clone ships though are said to prefer their own design.
Olympus/Provider ZF
The Dinos have declared a need for a small number of support carriers for their force of Ferret UCVs which is expected to greatly increase over the next few years. The favoured option is to buy NS Olympus-Es and it is expected the Dinos may request the loan of a ship for evaluation.
Dinomark AM
The new ground attack cruiser entered service late last year and is proving to be a formidable warship in exercises. So much so that the planned general purpose AR variant may be cancelled and instead just the AM built in larger numbers. Some tactical systems intended for the AR may be fitted to the AM instead.
Dinomark LM
The XT replacement was due to enter service this year but this will likely be delayed until early 2117 following issues in development with the Solarburst engine evolution used in the LM. The Dinos hope the LM can be as successful as the XT (which remained in production for 50 years) so are making sure they get it "perfect" before series production.
Dinomark XTe
Newly announced will be a programme to rebuild and upgrade older XTs to a new XT Evolution (XTe) standard. This will be an ongoing programme and may encompass the entire fleet of nearly 200 XTs in the end. The initial XTe will be based on the XT/131 which would have been the next production variant if XT production had continued.
Dinomark PT/3x
The forthcoming PT/3 upgrade will include all 77 PTs in Dino Army and SS service. It will see a number of feature enhancements as well as a fleet harmonisation to bring the PT fleet to a common standard.
Provider KX
Newly announced is a design study for an amphibious landing ship similar in concept to the NS and Clone Intruder design. The Dinos have not ruled out buying Clone ships though are said to prefer their own design.
Olympus/Provider ZF
The Dinos have declared a need for a small number of support carriers for their force of Ferret UCVs which is expected to greatly increase over the next few years. The favoured option is to buy NS Olympus-Es and it is expected the Dinos may request the loan of a ship for evaluation.
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