Dr Forbidden replies

The Head of DDS Research, Dr Forbidden, has kindly replied to your questions posed to him earlier this week.

North Korean Observer asked "Can you tell me your thoughts on the Dino's bubble shielding and do you think it will counter the effectiveness of your transphasic missile technology?"

Dr Forbidden : "Basically what the Dinos are working on is little mini-shields that wrap around an incoming missile. We are working on improving our targeting systems to enable our missiles to re-phase either inside the target or so close to the target that the Dinos cannot deploy a bubble. As with any weapon system there is always a continual race between the offense and defense sides."

Anonymous asked "What do you see happening to the Pulsar and Quasar classes? I heard a rumor about a second and improved block of Panthers. Also, any comments on their speed and firepower."

Dr Forbidden : "The Pulsar will receive a MULE3 update towards the end of the decade with a major rebuild around 2014. The Quasar ILU programme will be commencing in a year or so. We will keep our cruiser classes up to date. There are no plans for a second block of Panthers yet, we will reveal more details about our future destroyer in a media briefing next year."

Oily Maniac asked "Where do you see the DDS fleet in 20, 30 or 40 years time? Will we see ships the size of the Pentekonter but with a firepower of a fleet? Or will we see the return of the big ship?"

Dr Forbidden : "Its hard to tell but i think we have seen the end of the big ship now, the Panther is the future. No doubt smaller ships with massive firepower will be the roadmap for the forseeable future."

Captain Peter asked "Is it true the Pulsar and other modern ships are suffering from a bottleneck in tactical response now because the databus has not kept up with the technological advances in targetting and payload delivery. I read that in the recent battle against the Tarbotians the Pulsar's tactical sub-system could not keep up with the data being given it by the sensor array."

Dr Forbidden : "Yes and its a major problem we are urgently addressing. There is so much data flowing through the system now the data architecture of our ships is creaking. The Terran Sea introduced a new 1024-bit databus and we aim to upgrade other ships when they next receive updates."

Simon Webstar asked "When will the DDS be moving to wholly wireless control technology on their ships?"

Dr Forbidden : "Pulsar MULE2, Isometric IIU1 and Terran Sea have all introduced wireless control with a traditional fibre optic backup but with the TS Block 2 and new designs we will dispense with the wires. It brings a major cost saving and increases internal volume dramatically."

Finally Anonymous asked "I am currently studying chemistry at Wolverhampton University on Terra, i'd love to join DDS Research when i graduate! Is it possible?"

Dr Forbidden : "No."

RP launch brutal crackdown on Benito blogs

Following the Benito uprising the Clone internet has been buzzing with rumour and counter-rumour. Blogging has flourished, one report even said 100 new blogs on Benito and the uprising were being created every day across the empire. Now the RP have had enough. Over ten thousand people have been arrested (mostly young men) for starting websites and blogs on Benito. Sixty ISPs have been shut down and their staff also arrested. It is rumoured that all are receiving a brutal whipping by RP men before being hurled into punishment batallions to perform back-breaking toil for Oojok!

One ISP was even destroyed by an airstrike after barrackading itself in a remote server farm room on Randalf 74. This has not stopped the spread of news though, which Clones are desperate for as the official news media have largely not reported the events. A new wave of blogs, written by anonymous users hiding their locations has started up. But RP hackers are busy at work destroying the blogs as fast as they arrive. Its an endless job.

DDS update media on latest Tarbotian skirmish

The New DDS has corrected some details of the latest skirmish with the Tarbotians out near New Arit. The ship in question was an Isometric class ship not an Intrepid as previously stated. The SS Jurassic, under command of Caratore, received moderate damage and has already returned to a DDS depot at New Arit for repairs.

Former DDS member The Cleanser did make the rescue but the New DDS said he will not be returning to colours.

Submit your questions to Dr Forbidden!

The Head of DDS Research, Dr Forbidden, has kindly agreed to answer questions posed to him by the readers of Latest Victory News! If you have any questions on DDS weapons and technological development and policy please add them below and we will present them to Dr Forbidden later this month!

Benito's rebellion enters space

The Dino News (which is usually on the ball with this kind of thing) has reported that the first space battle between HCS warships loyal to Oojok and Benito has taken place near Woloron 12. Three Benito ships (thought to be all Kalahati Tull 2s) were attacked by 5 HCS ships as the Benito ships approached Woloron 12. The Benito ships were chased off, none of the ships on either side was seriously damaged.

The rebellion on Woloron 12 is increasing, though Benito forces on the planet are thought to be outnumbered by Oojok loyalists.

In other news three bomb blasts rocked Beyond Micom, the second city on Cloneworld. A HCS spokesman said Benito terrorists were behind the attacks on a HCS recruitment office and the homes of two Generals. It is thought General Utren-Ulim was killed by one of the blasts. He was the commander of a notable panzer division of the 3rd Legion.

Character of the week : Jimmy

Jimmy, now the Co-Emperor of the Dinos with Ronald, has for a long time been one of the key men in the empire yet often has been away from the headlines. Jimmy rose quickly through the ranks of the army, being a skilled, brave and intelligent soldier. By the time of the dying days of Juliawaki's regime he was commander of the 6th Legion.

When Juliawaki's weakness allowed SS Commander Telavason to seize power and he had Ronald arrested Jimmy immediately saw that things had to change. He led his 6th Legion to a titanic battle with the SS which left his legion reduced to a few hundred survivors. After Ronald took over Jimmy was promoted to Senator and became the Minister of the Interior (the 6th Legion became the vanguard of the Emperor and remained at 200 strong).

Thus Jimmy basically ran the empire while Ronald and G-B-H had adventures across the galaxy, his role was largely unseen but vital. When Ronald took his extended leave from the empire (in which he created the DDS) he left the empire in Jimmy's hands, knowing it to be safe.

When M-B-H was overthrown Jimmy was the ideal choice to become Co-Emperor, indeed many said that Jimmy had been defacto Co-Emperor for decades. Strangely though since his election Jimmy has become much higher profile, differing with Ronald on his vision for the future of the empire. Jimmy however remains one of Ronald's closest allies and friends.