The Clone Air Force has ordered two hundred new Bombardier attack aircraft. The type is one of the iconic weapons of the Clone Wars with nearly one and a half thousand still in service. The new aircraft will be known as the K84G and will have improved engines, new IR sensors, improved avionics and a new radio.
The CAF wants to maintain a force level of 1,500 so most of the K84Gs will replace older aircraft. The existing order for K84FMs have been cancelled and replaced by this new order.
22.6.20
CAF induct Q01 into service
The Q01 Kestrel UCAV-RX has entered service. This is a stealthy supersonic reconnaissance drone which has been in development for some time. The Kestrel project has been very secretive but the Clone Air Force have given some details. It can reach Mach 2 and is long-ranged, intended for strategic reconnaissance.
The Kestrel is controlled by a command K72 Mustang though ground control is also possible. The Kestrel also has a number of autonomous control features for self-defence and for mission adaptation.
Terin attacks UNP
In a sign that Deputy Emperor Terin, Oojok's son and heir, is being prepared for eventual succession as leader of the Clone Star Empire he gave a speech at the annual commemoration of the Liberation of Cloneworld (the date the DDS was defeated in the First Clone War). Until now only Oojok and Captain Clone have ever given speeches at the commemoration so this is a notable honour for Terin.
Terin spent most of his speech attacking the UNP and NS. He said that NS attempts to hold the Clones down would fail. Never again would Cloneworld be under the human yoke he vowed. He trumpeted the Clone Space Missile as being the means to turn human worlds into radioactive wastelands.
Relations between the UNP and CSE are currently quite good so this using this kind of inflammatory rhetoric at the moment is strange however some analysts say it is purely for a Clone audience. "Terin wants the Clones to see him as a demi-god alongside his father, the easiest way is to rattle a few sabres."
Terin spent most of his speech attacking the UNP and NS. He said that NS attempts to hold the Clones down would fail. Never again would Cloneworld be under the human yoke he vowed. He trumpeted the Clone Space Missile as being the means to turn human worlds into radioactive wastelands.
Relations between the UNP and CSE are currently quite good so this using this kind of inflammatory rhetoric at the moment is strange however some analysts say it is purely for a Clone audience. "Terin wants the Clones to see him as a demi-god alongside his father, the easiest way is to rattle a few sabres."
17.6.20
NS and Dinos discuss controls on genetic weapons
A powerful weapon in the NS armoury is the genetic warhead, a warhead which can be re-programmed to attack specific DNA. NS have only used this weapon once during the war with the Rectoids where it was used to destroy agriculture on the Rectoid homeworld helping bringing about a collapse of the state*.
It is known that the Dinos also possess programmable genetic weapons though have not deployed them. It is assumed that other major powers like the Clones and Tarbotians also have the potential to create this technology. NS and the Dinos have begun talks for the control and eventual elimination of this weapon of mass destruction. It is thought that NS (and the Dinos) fear proliferation of the weapon.
* It has been alleged, though strongly denied, that NS tuned the genetic warheads to Rectoid DNA itself causing millions of deaths.
It is known that the Dinos also possess programmable genetic weapons though have not deployed them. It is assumed that other major powers like the Clones and Tarbotians also have the potential to create this technology. NS and the Dinos have begun talks for the control and eventual elimination of this weapon of mass destruction. It is thought that NS (and the Dinos) fear proliferation of the weapon.
* It has been alleged, though strongly denied, that NS tuned the genetic warheads to Rectoid DNA itself causing millions of deaths.
16.6.20
Clones begin production of Cosmos CM
The first Cosmos CM has begun production at a new ship yard in orbit around Sandworld. The Cosmos CM will revitalise the ageing second line space fleet eventually replacing the Kalahati Tuul S and Cosmos CA ships. The Clones have confirmed that 60 Cosmos CM will be built.
These will replace 37 Kalahati Tuul S and the remaining 18 Cosmos CAs. It is likely that some of the oldest Cosmos CKs will also be replaced. The first Cosmos CM is expected to enter service next year.
14.6.20
Clones planning regeneration of space transport fleet
With Clone space ship yards now flowing once again after years of budget restrictions and inactivity the Clone Space Navy has turned to address a matter of critical importance: the ageing of the transport fleet. Much of the transport fleet, vital in keeping the empire and armed forces supplied, dates from the Clone Wars and is reaching the end of it's safe fatigue life.
The Clones will begin production of the Freighter TYA8, an updated version of it's mainstay type, in 2121. This will have a new engine and strengthened structure and will be able to reach 300c. The Clones plan to build 20 TYA8s over the decade allowing older Freighters to be replaced.
The most urgent requirement is to replace the fleet of Nerval TYBs. These are fast wearing out and none are expected to be viable beyond 2125. They will be replaced by an upgraded version of the Loader (TYC2) which will be speed boosted to 500c.
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