Melson warns Joshi of a plot in the Bolitic Confederacy.
23.11.16
20.11.16
Clones sign huge arms deal with Rectoids for warships, CSM
The Clones have agreed a 14 billion zark arms deal with their allies the Rectoids. The deal, one of the biggest, will be for 12 Molentic Tuul MTMR cruisers and for 45 CSM missiles with mobile launchers.
The Molentic Tuul MTMR will be a localised version of the pending MTM2 new build for the Clone Space Navy. The MTM2 had been subject to delays due to budget pressures and capacity but this order will allow a mothballed line to be reopened and should allow new MTM2s to also be built within the next few years.
The Clone Space Missiles to be bought will be the latest version with cold flame and other stealth features. A NS analyst said that CSM sites on the Rectoid planet of Rowacta could target most planets in the Free Eritran States (though not Molab).
No delivery dates have been announced yet though a Rectoid source said he hoped CSM would be operational within 4-5 years.
The Molentic Tuul MTMR will be a localised version of the pending MTM2 new build for the Clone Space Navy. The MTM2 had been subject to delays due to budget pressures and capacity but this order will allow a mothballed line to be reopened and should allow new MTM2s to also be built within the next few years.
The Clone Space Missiles to be bought will be the latest version with cold flame and other stealth features. A NS analyst said that CSM sites on the Rectoid planet of Rowacta could target most planets in the Free Eritran States (though not Molab).
No delivery dates have been announced yet though a Rectoid source said he hoped CSM would be operational within 4-5 years.
Clone missile development "dead"
A senior Clone Air Force general has warned that missile development is virtually dead in the Clone Star Empire (except for CSM) and that unless an urgent programme is launched immediately to design a new generation of short and medium range missiles then the Clone armed forces could be facing mass obsolescence with its weapons within 5-10 years.
General Rekenzie said that the missiles deployed today were largely those developed late in the Clone Wars. "The only missile system developed and deployed within the last 10 years is the SA-6A and that was an upgrade to the Clone Wars era missile." he said. Air-to-air was the same story with K45Cs using the same missiles as mid-period K40s did in the Clone Wars.
Another officer, General Wokok, disagreed with his colleague citing the development of a new cruise missile, an upgrade to the medium-range SA-8 and the SS-10 IRBM. However he did agree that apart from the SS-10 they have yet to enter service.
Much of the money available for weapon development has gone to big projects like the K45C and the Clone Space Missile though Rekenzie said that as these big projects are now in production there was the opportunity to develop new short-range and medium-range missiles. The question is, with budget pressures as tight as ever will the Clones be able to fund these programmes?
General Rekenzie said that the missiles deployed today were largely those developed late in the Clone Wars. "The only missile system developed and deployed within the last 10 years is the SA-6A and that was an upgrade to the Clone Wars era missile." he said. Air-to-air was the same story with K45Cs using the same missiles as mid-period K40s did in the Clone Wars.
Another officer, General Wokok, disagreed with his colleague citing the development of a new cruise missile, an upgrade to the medium-range SA-8 and the SS-10 IRBM. However he did agree that apart from the SS-10 they have yet to enter service.
Much of the money available for weapon development has gone to big projects like the K45C and the Clone Space Missile though Rekenzie said that as these big projects are now in production there was the opportunity to develop new short-range and medium-range missiles. The question is, with budget pressures as tight as ever will the Clones be able to fund these programmes?
17.11.16
Northern Project 2116 will include the Dinos / 2117 schedule
The final exercise of the year is Northern Project which is a "full spectrum mock war" involving as many aspects of the NS war machine as possible. In early December the 2116 edition will be held and it will include the Dinos as guests. It is thought about 20 Dinomarks and 4,000 troops will join the NS forces, the Raegris will also take part.
The exercise will take place in Dino territory on Xi and also in the nearby Rim Worlds. It is thought NS will "battle" the joint Dino/Raegris force culminating with an amphibious landing.
This will be the last time the NS follow this schedule for exercises. In 2117 there will be monthly smaller exercises as well as the "blue riband" Atomic Fist, Ground Shock and Civilian Partnership exercises.
The 2117 schedule is:
January : Dawn Rising 2117 (strategic reconnaissance)
February : Agile Response 2117 (mock space combat)
March : Ground Shock 2117 (ground attack)
April : Target Spot 2117 (special forces, info warfare)
May : Mass Field 2117 (ally co-operation)
June : Sharp Focus 2117 (mine warfare)
July : Atomic Fist 2117 (strategic attack)
August : Top Performance 2117 (mock space combat)
September : Civilian Partnership 2117 (humanitarian)
October : Long Patrol 2117 (long range operations)
November : Material Asset 2117 (strategic lift)
December : Winter Mists 2117 (full-spectrum operations)
The exercise will take place in Dino territory on Xi and also in the nearby Rim Worlds. It is thought NS will "battle" the joint Dino/Raegris force culminating with an amphibious landing.
This will be the last time the NS follow this schedule for exercises. In 2117 there will be monthly smaller exercises as well as the "blue riband" Atomic Fist, Ground Shock and Civilian Partnership exercises.
The 2117 schedule is:
January : Dawn Rising 2117 (strategic reconnaissance)
February : Agile Response 2117 (mock space combat)
March : Ground Shock 2117 (ground attack)
April : Target Spot 2117 (special forces, info warfare)
May : Mass Field 2117 (ally co-operation)
June : Sharp Focus 2117 (mine warfare)
July : Atomic Fist 2117 (strategic attack)
August : Top Performance 2117 (mock space combat)
September : Civilian Partnership 2117 (humanitarian)
October : Long Patrol 2117 (long range operations)
November : Material Asset 2117 (strategic lift)
December : Winter Mists 2117 (full-spectrum operations)
NS issues warning to Starbot
New Sparta has warned Starbot about its peace deal with the Argon. Deputy Commander Torus said that it would be a mistake to trust the Argon and allowing Argon ships in Starbotian space was a potential security risk for NS. "Freighters can easily be a cover for intelligence gathering or even staging posts for special forces missions." she said.
"NS will be increasing its patrols near Starbotian space and keeping an eye on what enters its space." she added.
"NS will be increasing its patrols near Starbotian space and keeping an eye on what enters its space." she added.
16.11.16
Starbot and Argon announce peace deal
Starbotian Commander K-2 has announced a peace deal with the Argon faction of the 7 Sa Sao. The Argon were in battle with Starbot only last year so the move has surprised many. K-2 said the time for enmity was over and Starbot needed new allies now it was no longer part of the DDS system.
Argon freighters will be allowed to enter Starbot space under the peace deal with similar rights for Starbot ships in Argon territory. Argon will also open an embassy on Starbot. Further discussions on closer ties will be held in the new year.
Argon freighters will be allowed to enter Starbot space under the peace deal with similar rights for Starbot ships in Argon territory. Argon will also open an embassy on Starbot. Further discussions on closer ties will be held in the new year.
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