- The Dinos have put 50 Dinomark XTs in their Civilian Reserve on short notice for a recall to military service (though they will remain with their commercial owners for now). 2 more Provider XMA drone transport conversions have been completed.
- The Voth have received 2 Dinomark XTs.
- The Bolitic are reported to have completed a Snarl (perhaps the last to be built).
- The Raegris have received 2 RC-2C Yel'Tema cruisers.
- Porquat 640 have received a Provider transport (known as Provider 925 in their service).
15.1.15
Other Fleet Review (15/01/15)
13.1.15
Some K85s to be restored to service
Some withdrawn K85 COIN aircraft are to be returned to service in the Clone Air Force, mostly to push the number in service back above the symbolic 3000 number but also to help release jet fighters like the K40 for other duties on some secondary planets.
Twenty are likely to be restored, all will be fairly old mid-period Brownings. New production K85NTs has ceased for the Air Force though continues for the Navy. Work continues on the 5th generation all-electric K85QA which will enter service (and replace all Brownings prior to the NT) in the next decade.
Twenty are likely to be restored, all will be fairly old mid-period Brownings. New production K85NTs has ceased for the Air Force though continues for the Navy. Work continues on the 5th generation all-electric K85QA which will enter service (and replace all Brownings prior to the NT) in the next decade.
12.1.15
Two new regiments declared ready to join DDS Land Corps
Two new regiments, both consisting of Porquatian volunteers, have been declared operational by the DDS Land Corps Inspectorate. Infantry Regiments L16 and L17 have joined the X03 Reserve Brigade though will likely join one of the active brigades when the Land Corps shuffles the brigades later in the year.
Only a fire support unit and a communications regiment are still forming otherwise the DDS Land Corps is now at full strength. The DDS Land Commander Zeppelin said that a further expansion of the land component of Terrestrial Forces may occur but not for a while. The focus is now on improving the equipment and training of what is already there.
Only a fire support unit and a communications regiment are still forming otherwise the DDS Land Corps is now at full strength. The DDS Land Commander Zeppelin said that a further expansion of the land component of Terrestrial Forces may occur but not for a while. The focus is now on improving the equipment and training of what is already there.
- The Dinos have bought 6 TPM-G ground based launchers from the DDS. The launchers will fire Dino built TPMs. Delivery is expected within the next few months.
11.1.15
Dinos to strengthen DTA defences
The Dinos are to strengthen defences along the periphery of the DTA as a response to the Terrasaur/Terib-Kan of the long range patrol late last year. Intelligence from the DDS indicates the Terib-Kan were able to destroy a number of Dinomark PTs easily which has greatly alarmed the Dinos.
Reinforcement squadrons of Dinomarks will be sent to both Voth and New Arit and a listening station will be established on the Voth world of Pinkax 807. A ready battlefleet of around 20 Dinomarks headed by an RS will also be stationed near Sirikwan.
Reinforcement squadrons of Dinomarks will be sent to both Voth and New Arit and a listening station will be established on the Voth world of Pinkax 807. A ready battlefleet of around 20 Dinomarks headed by an RS will also be stationed near Sirikwan.
8.1.15
Jimmy outlines plans for army reform
New Consul Jimmy has said the main aim of his term of office will be to reform the Dino Army to better cope with current and future threats. Jimmy said the existing 23 legions would be merged into 7 or 8 "armies". The SS' 3 legions would also be merged into a single armed SS. The armies would be separated into different divisions which would roughly correspond to the current legion structure but allow for much greater flexibility and variety of of force structure.
A separate "Space Army" would also be formed of dedicated space forces instead of ships being allocated to terrestrial legions even if they never leave space.
Jimmy said his plans would be properly fleshed out this Spring and presented to the Senate in the Summer. Ronald is said to be largely in approval with Jimmy's plans.
A separate "Space Army" would also be formed of dedicated space forces instead of ships being allocated to terrestrial legions even if they never leave space.
Jimmy said his plans would be properly fleshed out this Spring and presented to the Senate in the Summer. Ronald is said to be largely in approval with Jimmy's plans.
7.1.15
Jimmy is installed as Consul
Jimmy has been officially installed as Consul of the Dino Republic, taking over from his Liberal Party colleague El Diablo. El Diablo has taken Jimmy's previous role of Minister of the Interior. It is the second time Jimmy has been Consul but the first time he has ruled alone.
"Ruled" in name however as it is an open secret that Ronald and MBH truly call the shots and only include the Consul as a courtesy. Jimmy is keen to make his mark though and already has spoken about the future Dino Army fleet. Jimmy is also looking at reforms to the Dino Army such as combining the current 23 legions into a smaller number of "super-legions".
Jimmy's focus on defence is a change of direction for the Liberal Party who have usually concentrated more on social affairs. This may be a sign of the anxiety many Dinos have started to feel because of the growing Tarbotian threat.
"Ruled" in name however as it is an open secret that Ronald and MBH truly call the shots and only include the Consul as a courtesy. Jimmy is keen to make his mark though and already has spoken about the future Dino Army fleet. Jimmy is also looking at reforms to the Dino Army such as combining the current 23 legions into a smaller number of "super-legions".
Jimmy's focus on defence is a change of direction for the Liberal Party who have usually concentrated more on social affairs. This may be a sign of the anxiety many Dinos have started to feel because of the growing Tarbotian threat.
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