The armoured personnel carrier of the Clone Army, the Tapir, is one of the iconic weapons of the Clone Star Empire which by law has to remain in production indefinitely. The Clones have begun field testing of the next major version the J5L.
The J5L has a new hybrid engine, offering over 20% more power for similar fuel consumption. The armour is made from a new set of alloys which offers greater protection (as is claimed anyway). The ECM system has also been redesigned.
The Clone Army plan to start fielding production J5Ls in 2123. Until then around 60 pre-production J5Ls will be fielded across the empire in a number of environments.
11.8.20
NS move forward with MMCS
The Multi-Mode Combat Ship (MMCS) project has moved to stage 2 following preliminary and feasibility studies. The MMCS will be a modified version of the Type 35 cruiser able to operate in atmospheres like the Dinomark AM (which is said to have inspired NS).
NS has assigned the code Type 35Z to the project. NS is working on a modified version of the Gluon engine which powers the Type 35 family which will have an atmospheric mode as well as auxiliary turbines. NS will work on a full specification this year ahead of an expected order and construction of the prototype next year.
NS has assigned the code Type 35Z to the project. NS is working on a modified version of the Gluon engine which powers the Type 35 family which will have an atmospheric mode as well as auxiliary turbines. NS will work on a full specification this year ahead of an expected order and construction of the prototype next year.
7.8.20
Clones invest billion zarks in new missiles
One area of the Clone Defence Forces which has not seen much investment of late is the development of missile systems other than the Gale ICBM and CSM. Today Admiral Anderson announced a one billion zarks fund for the development of several missile systems for the air force and navy.
The systems to benefit include the main air defence missile of the Clone Navy, the SA-N-6B will have a modernised seeker and an improved motor. The Navy will also receive a new anti-shipping missile. The AS-22 had been already under development though this had been stalled due to budgetary pressures. The AS-22 will now be completed and be ready for the new generation of K19 Borehole attack aircraft due in a couple of years.
The Clone Air Force are to receive an upgraded version of it's medium range missile the AA-16 with a new motor and improved data link. There will also be funds to restart production of the AT-7 anti-tank missile plus new stocks of TAA-3 training missiles. The new future AAM for the third generation K45, the XAA-25 will also receive initial development funding.
The systems to benefit include the main air defence missile of the Clone Navy, the SA-N-6B will have a modernised seeker and an improved motor. The Navy will also receive a new anti-shipping missile. The AS-22 had been already under development though this had been stalled due to budgetary pressures. The AS-22 will now be completed and be ready for the new generation of K19 Borehole attack aircraft due in a couple of years.
The Clone Air Force are to receive an upgraded version of it's medium range missile the AA-16 with a new motor and improved data link. There will also be funds to restart production of the AT-7 anti-tank missile plus new stocks of TAA-3 training missiles. The new future AAM for the third generation K45, the XAA-25 will also receive initial development funding.
6.8.20
4.8.20
NS score three export successes
NS have announced a sale for four more Pentekonters to Vontapi. They will join the six already in service. The new ships will have e-Core engines and some tactical updates and will be known as the 216-V2. The six earlier ships will also be upgraded.
Helinox have ordered a third Provider 115H transport. The Solar Empire have ordered a sixth Depender 751SE.
These export successes, the first for some time, will bring cheer to NS. The total value of the orders is 1.9 billion zarks.
Helinox have ordered a third Provider 115H transport. The Solar Empire have ordered a sixth Depender 751SE.
These export successes, the first for some time, will bring cheer to NS. The total value of the orders is 1.9 billion zarks.
2.8.20
Fleet News (02/08/20)
44-124 Adonis is the latest Pentekonter 44T training ship to join the fleet. The Pentekonters have also begun their 2120 upgrade which includes re-engining with an RM-01 e-Core engine and TPM-VLS. The upgrade is expected to last 18 months. Adonis has been built as new with this upgraded specification.
The first Lavender 105A 105-001 Lavender has entered trials. This is an optionally manned combat ship, heavily armed and with worm drive. New type trials and development is expected to last over a year so the other four ships have not been confirmed for now. NS hope the Lavender will become a very important type.
The first Lavender 105A 105-001 Lavender has entered trials. This is an optionally manned combat ship, heavily armed and with worm drive. New type trials and development is expected to last over a year so the other four ships have not been confirmed for now. NS hope the Lavender will become a very important type.
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