Firefly and Oojok will meet for the third time "on neutral territory" according to reports. Dino-Land is being suggested as a possible venue. Over the Christmas period DDS and HCS officials have continued to discuss terms of a deal between the two superpowers and it is thought that a possible deal could be unveiled soon.
The Utrek meanwhile have blundered in and demonstrated why they are not renowned for diplomacy. A Utrek General has said the Clones will "pay in blood" if they choose the DDS instead of the Utrek. Later on a Utrek government source said the General had been misquoted.
4.1.13
DDS to build new trials / research ship
The DDS have decided to build 1 more Indy 35B on top of the existing order however this 11th ship will be partly owned by DDS Research and will be used to help develop advanced new technologies for future DDS warships and upgrades. The ship will also be fully combat capable and will be available for use by the general fleet when not being used for trials.
The ship will be a singleton class of its own called the Infinity 35X and will carry the name H131X Infinity. Its likely to be built as part of Ship Building Plan 2113/4 so could enter service later this year. DDS Research have revealed that it will be fitted with a new distributed power system where multiple smaller reactors are used instead of one centralised battery (this incidentally was originally intended for the Panther 35A when it was first designed but was dropped for cost reasons, recent advances in micro-generation have now made such a scheme affordable).
The ship will be a singleton class of its own called the Infinity 35X and will carry the name H131X Infinity. Its likely to be built as part of Ship Building Plan 2113/4 so could enter service later this year. DDS Research have revealed that it will be fitted with a new distributed power system where multiple smaller reactors are used instead of one centralised battery (this incidentally was originally intended for the Panther 35A when it was first designed but was dropped for cost reasons, recent advances in micro-generation have now made such a scheme affordable).
3.1.13
El Diablo set for confrontation with SS
New Consul El Diablo has said that the SS must be "reined in" (of course being restrained by leather straps is something many SS are familiar with) and "serve the people not crush them". Diablo said that it was time for the SS to stop being a "rogue state within a state" and instead be properly integrated into the Dino Republic's moral mores.
The SS of course have responded negatively to this, but the SS have for a long time loathed El Diablo even more so than his party leader Jimmy. El Diablo is seen by many SS as a traitor as he failed as Emperor when appointed by Ronald in the late 2090s. Diablo's rivalry with MBH (whom most SS regard as a demi-god) has also soured their opinion of the new Consul.
MBH has said that the SS guarantees Dino security and must be left alone to perform its duties.
The SS of course have responded negatively to this, but the SS have for a long time loathed El Diablo even more so than his party leader Jimmy. El Diablo is seen by many SS as a traitor as he failed as Emperor when appointed by Ronald in the late 2090s. Diablo's rivalry with MBH (whom most SS regard as a demi-god) has also soured their opinion of the new Consul.
MBH has said that the SS guarantees Dino security and must be left alone to perform its duties.
- The DDS have decided to raise the alert status to AMBER. Although no threat has been directed against the DDS the possibility of conflict between the Tarbotians and 7 Sa Sao is thought to be reasonably high and there is the chance of DDS assets or allies being caught in any crossfire.
2.1.13
El Diablo takes over the Dino Republic
El Diablo has been officially sworn in as the Dino Republic first solo Consul in a ceremony at the Senate. El Diablo's first actions was to appoint Zanus his successor as Minister of Defence (a role Zanus has done before). El Diablo also has bought his old friend Razorback into the Senate to take over as Minister of the DTA from GBH who is vacating the post for a year to go on Ronald's exploratory voyage. Razorback will remain a Legate but will have Senator status.
El Diablo said his 2 year term as Consul would see the Dinos consolidating the political and military gains over the last few years though he also added that the Dinos also needed to trim their expenditure. While the Dino economy is still going well the surplus that has funded massive military and strategic expansion has dwindled. Diablo said that the other members of the DTA has been given their kick start but now had come the time for them to stand up on their own two feet/claws.
El Diablo said his 2 year term as Consul would see the Dinos consolidating the political and military gains over the last few years though he also added that the Dinos also needed to trim their expenditure. While the Dino economy is still going well the surplus that has funded massive military and strategic expansion has dwindled. Diablo said that the other members of the DTA has been given their kick start but now had come the time for them to stand up on their own two feet/claws.
1.1.13
DDS talk Alpha 121A
The Nano Fighting Ship prototype, known officially as the Alpha 121A, has just entered service. The DDS have revealed some specifications on the new ship which could lead to a new family of warships over the coming decades.
Top speed is listed at 4800ec with wormdrive and 675c using hyperspace. The latter figure has raised some eyebrows as traditionally small ships have lacked great speed because of the massive power requirements which traditionally has meant large reactor arrays (and hence no longer would make the ship that small). Alpha uses a new design of micro-reactor to give a much higher power output than previous designs, that coupled with a very highly optimised hyperspace field plus the ships' small mass enables it to each nearly 700c. The only drawback with the new design is range as it uses up nuclear fuel much faster than normal however the Alpha will have sufficient range for a typical mission in DDS or near neighbour space.
Alpha is equipped with 10 TPM-2 missiles plus a laser cannon said to use elements of the Z5m (though cut down). The new cannon has yet to be named but will be replaced by a multimode version later in the year. Alpha has full shielding which is backed up by EA-X. Active power recycling into weapons is also a future planned upgrade.
Top speed is listed at 4800ec with wormdrive and 675c using hyperspace. The latter figure has raised some eyebrows as traditionally small ships have lacked great speed because of the massive power requirements which traditionally has meant large reactor arrays (and hence no longer would make the ship that small). Alpha uses a new design of micro-reactor to give a much higher power output than previous designs, that coupled with a very highly optimised hyperspace field plus the ships' small mass enables it to each nearly 700c. The only drawback with the new design is range as it uses up nuclear fuel much faster than normal however the Alpha will have sufficient range for a typical mission in DDS or near neighbour space.
Alpha is equipped with 10 TPM-2 missiles plus a laser cannon said to use elements of the Z5m (though cut down). The new cannon has yet to be named but will be replaced by a multimode version later in the year. Alpha has full shielding which is backed up by EA-X. Active power recycling into weapons is also a future planned upgrade.
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