Quarz's torture begins.
6.1.15
5.1.15
Dinos issue targets for their fleet
For the first time the Dino Army has publicised target strengths for its fleet and also defined the categories of warship it has. These targets have been kept secret up until now, the reason for the change in approach is unknown though the new Consul Jimmy is said to be keen on greater transparency in the military.
The Dinos have used "size" as the differentiator though there is not that much difference between a "Medium" Dinomark PT and a "Light" XT!
The Dinos have used "size" as the differentiator though there is not that much difference between a "Medium" Dinomark PT and a "Light" XT!
- Super Heavy Ship (3) - these are the 3 existing Dinomark RS
- Heavy Ship (60) - these will be the new Dinomark AM/AR and later on the KK
- Medium Ship (68) - this will be the soon to be completed Dinomark PT
- Light Ship (200) - over 150 of these will be XTs with the rest the new LM
- Transports (45) - also listed are transports which cover a number of sizes
The Dinos said they hope to reach these targets around 2120 though it may be difficult to build so many Heavy Ships in just 5 years. One other snippet taken from the announcement was the news that a new "Medium Ship" Dinomark replacing the PT will be developed in the 2120s. This is likely to be either derived from the AM/KK platform or the LM.
4.1.15
Fulcrum given reprieve
The DDS' 2 remaining Fulcrum 85A special forces transports were due to be withdrawn in 2114 but at the last moment it was decided to keep them for another year. They are now due for withdrawal by the end of 2115 (and more likely early 2116).
The reason is that the 2 remaining ships are still in good condition unlike the other example already withdrawn. DDS Engineering say they will easily make another year though any longer will probably need a decent overhaul.
The reason is that the 2 remaining ships are still in good condition unlike the other example already withdrawn. DDS Engineering say they will easily make another year though any longer will probably need a decent overhaul.
3.1.15
DDS offer civilian Provider for sale
The DDS have begun selling a commercial version of its highly successful Provider 71A transport in conjunction with Consolidated Spacecraft. The Provider GCS, as it is known, is very similar to the DDS' military export version (Provider 500) but unarmed of course and with some commercially available systems replacing military-spec systems.
The DDS say they have already had expressions of interests from a number of spacelines.
The DDS say they have already had expressions of interests from a number of spacelines.
2.1.15
DDS decouples from Aldebra situation
The DDS has reduced its alert status back down to the lowest level CYAN and is pulling some of its forces back from Aldebra. One Prowler unit and an ISSF liaison team will remain on the planet but the rest of the planet's security will be left up to the Starbotians.
The Argon 7 Sa Sao annoyance has continued with an Argon team infiltrating a Starbotian ship causing injuries to a crewman in a brief fracas. It is thought the DDS do not regard the situation as serious enough to maintain the forces. The Starbotians are also considering pulling out.
The Argon 7 Sa Sao annoyance has continued with an Argon team infiltrating a Starbotian ship causing injuries to a crewman in a brief fracas. It is thought the DDS do not regard the situation as serious enough to maintain the forces. The Starbotians are also considering pulling out.
1.1.15
Fleet News (01/01/15)
No new ships were completed this month due to the Christmas shutdown. The first SUP ship has been outfitted with a worm drive however, oiler A144 Globemaster will begin flight tests in the next few days and will herald small sub-classes of the Extender 73A and Provider 71As which will have W1AA worm drive.
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