Windscorpion, the hardcore icon of the DDS, celebrated his 38th birthday today and was presented with a Lynx gift pack by DOO Action Painting at a ceremony at DDS Terran HQ in Stoke. Windy said he has enjoyed his first extended vacation for some years now and feels it is time to reflect and look forward as the big 40 comes on.
Windy denied he was "past it" and said he could still "get it up" despite rumours to the contrary published in the Terran Star. He did not comment when asked about the rape of the reporter of the story a few nights before. "Shit happens." is all Windy said.
28.8.06
Quasar ILU programme begun early
In a surprise move the DDS have begun the massive Quasar Intermediate Life Update (ILU) programme early. Class flagship 1201 Quasar was decommissioned and work begun on the update which entails a partial rebuilding, re-engining, new systems and weapons. The programme was not due to start until early 2107 but 1201 Quasar was found to have some fatigue cracks to the main load bearer that meant it was restricted to 400c. As the first ship to be completed Quasar was not built quite as robustly as later ships. The DDS thus decided to begin the ILU programme now instead of having a lame duck ship.
The ship is due to be completed early next year and then the full ILU programme will begin with 3 ships at a time updated. Dr Forbidden, the top DDS boffin, said that the Quasar ILU fleet would have 100% better combat effectiveness compared to the existing class. He also said improved reliability and availability would mean the reduced fleet of 12 Quasar ILUs would have nearly the same reach as the original class of 20.
The ship is due to be completed early next year and then the full ILU programme will begin with 3 ships at a time updated. Dr Forbidden, the top DDS boffin, said that the Quasar ILU fleet would have 100% better combat effectiveness compared to the existing class. He also said improved reliability and availability would mean the reduced fleet of 12 Quasar ILUs would have nearly the same reach as the original class of 20.
24.8.06
More SOT attacks cause tensions in the Triumvirate
Three more attacks across Cloneworld by the Sword Of Truth occured yesterday. In one incident two T-55Zs on a training exercise near Bremin, South Ailier were ambushed by several insurgents with anti-tank missiles. One tank was destroyed, killing three crewmen (see right for picture by local journalist).The deteriorating security situation is thought to have caused tensions in the Triumvirate. Captain Clone has told The Friar to solve the problem or he will take charge of Cloneworld security. That prompted Benito to say that the terms of the Triumvirate must not be changed without his permission.
22.8.06
SOT strike again
The Sword Of Truth have struck again this time shooting down a HCSAF transport airliner taking off from Ladose AFB in eastern Ailier. The C-491 STOL airlifter had just taken off when it was struck by machine gun fire. It crashed beside the runway. Aboard were 27 HCSAF personnel, 5 were killed and the rest suffered a variety of injuries, some life threatening.This photo was taken by the station CCTV after the crash.
21.8.06
Velocity VS details, upgrade, extra ship
The fourth Velocity class destroyer is now nearing completion, it will be the first of the improved VS specification with a higher performance and improved systems and equipment. 2204 Progress is due to enter service later this year. The Velocity VS will have a 30 minute dash speed of 960c and a 900c cruise. They will be able to carry Z cannons in an attachable operations pack.
The DDS have announced that the first three ships will be upgraded to VS standard in a two-phase programme. Starting later this year all three ships will undergo Phase 1 of Velocity Legacy VS Upgrade (VLVSU) which is a three day operation to replace software and some equipment. Later on VLVSU Phase 2 will include a new engine and other equipment. This may take place next year.
The DDS are trying to speed up production as the small production line can only produce one ship at a time (which takes around ten months). Finally an eighth example has been ordered, it is thought to will be the last example of the class.
The DDS have announced that the first three ships will be upgraded to VS standard in a two-phase programme. Starting later this year all three ships will undergo Phase 1 of Velocity Legacy VS Upgrade (VLVSU) which is a three day operation to replace software and some equipment. Later on VLVSU Phase 2 will include a new engine and other equipment. This may take place next year.
The DDS are trying to speed up production as the small production line can only produce one ship at a time (which takes around ten months). Finally an eighth example has been ordered, it is thought to will be the last example of the class.
Characters of the week : SS Traffic Wardens
SS Legionaries Mercedes and Audi are otherwise known as the SS Traffic Wardens. A couple of years ago the SS were given traffic policing as part of their portfolio, as you can imagine this really appealed to the various fascists, perverts and fascist perverts who fill the ranks of the SS who took to this new role with zeal... But Mercedes and Audi have taken that zeal to another level.
They got into trouble a couple of years ago by their blatant interfering in order to ensnare more traffic violators. In one example a Dino was running to his car to get there before the parking meter expired. Mercedes tripped the Dino up so he was too late. In another incident a car was parked a few centimeters before double yellow lines started. Audi used a powerful magnet to pull the car onto the yellow lines. They got into trouble with their C.O. but managed to avoid being kicked out of the SS after they discovered their C.O. was a frequent visitor to a brothel...
A couple of years later the boys are back. This time they have made history by fitting a cloaking device to a speed camera. But as not enough drivers were over the limit they spread washing up liquid on the road to speed the cars up. Unfortunately this resulted in a twenty car pileup. The boys have decided to lay low for awhile.
They got into trouble a couple of years ago by their blatant interfering in order to ensnare more traffic violators. In one example a Dino was running to his car to get there before the parking meter expired. Mercedes tripped the Dino up so he was too late. In another incident a car was parked a few centimeters before double yellow lines started. Audi used a powerful magnet to pull the car onto the yellow lines. They got into trouble with their C.O. but managed to avoid being kicked out of the SS after they discovered their C.O. was a frequent visitor to a brothel...
A couple of years later the boys are back. This time they have made history by fitting a cloaking device to a speed camera. But as not enough drivers were over the limit they spread washing up liquid on the road to speed the cars up. Unfortunately this resulted in a twenty car pileup. The boys have decided to lay low for awhile.
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