14.9.06
Pulsars to be updated
The Pulsar fleet is to receive a minor update later this year, possibly by the end of october. The Pulsar 2106 Update A (P2106UA) is mainly software focussed. It involves bringing all ships up to date with the latest software fixpacks. Some internal equipment will also be replaced, its believed the sensors will be enhanced with a new passive sensor array based on the Quasar ILU set. The ship's internal communications sub-system will also be upgraded. Weapons and propulsion will remain unchanged.
13.9.06
HCS Intel : The case for a HCS bomber
This time Dr Forbidden looks at HCS plans for a strategic bomber.
Its no secret that the HCS are wanting a strategic bomber, its something they have wanted for a long time. Ten years ago they developed an experimental aircraft called the B-3, a horrific Mach 3 hog with mediocre range and payload. Of course the reason why was that the B-3 wasn't a bomber at all. It was an experimental aircraft to explore hypersonic flight. For propaganda reasons a bomber was made out of it and around 8 were produced for the 1st Heavy Attack (Bomber) Regiment of the HCS.
Its thought these aircraft were quietly reverted back into research aircraft once the propaganda zeal had dimmed, the aircraft certainly had a limited usefulness as a bomber but the HCS continue to seek a strategic bomber, its almost like the Holy Grail of their portfolio. The question is why?
Actually a strategic bomber is a very useful asset for a force like the HCS which nowadays is mostly restricted to garrison and anti-insurgent duties. A long range aircraft that can deliver a useful payload especially if it can be done at high speed. The HCSAF have published a requirement for a "continental" range Mach 2.2 aircraft with lo-visability and hi-survivability. The key is the aircraft also is to have an anti-shipping role and this is where a bomber could be very useful.
Several planets in the Clone Empire have large water masses and piracy and rebel shipping are a growing problem. Existing anti-shipping assets like the A-19B and A-84 are decent types but lack the range to attack some targets in the deep ocean on planets like Aquaworld and even Cloneworld. A supersonic bomber able to reach these targets would be a very useful indeed.
Its no secret that the HCS are wanting a strategic bomber, its something they have wanted for a long time. Ten years ago they developed an experimental aircraft called the B-3, a horrific Mach 3 hog with mediocre range and payload. Of course the reason why was that the B-3 wasn't a bomber at all. It was an experimental aircraft to explore hypersonic flight. For propaganda reasons a bomber was made out of it and around 8 were produced for the 1st Heavy Attack (Bomber) Regiment of the HCS.
Its thought these aircraft were quietly reverted back into research aircraft once the propaganda zeal had dimmed, the aircraft certainly had a limited usefulness as a bomber but the HCS continue to seek a strategic bomber, its almost like the Holy Grail of their portfolio. The question is why?
Actually a strategic bomber is a very useful asset for a force like the HCS which nowadays is mostly restricted to garrison and anti-insurgent duties. A long range aircraft that can deliver a useful payload especially if it can be done at high speed. The HCSAF have published a requirement for a "continental" range Mach 2.2 aircraft with lo-visability and hi-survivability. The key is the aircraft also is to have an anti-shipping role and this is where a bomber could be very useful.
Several planets in the Clone Empire have large water masses and piracy and rebel shipping are a growing problem. Existing anti-shipping assets like the A-19B and A-84 are decent types but lack the range to attack some targets in the deep ocean on planets like Aquaworld and even Cloneworld. A supersonic bomber able to reach these targets would be a very useful indeed.
12.9.06
6 new ships join the DDS fleet / Solaris run down
At a bumper ceremony held at GHQ today no fewer than 6 new ships were added to the DDS fleet. The latest batch of 4 Pentekonter OPVs 3512 Orpheus 3513 Pindar 3514 Hipponas and 3515 Nicias joined the patrol pool. The latest Terran Sea FFG 3214 Sulu Sea was added to the strike pool. Finally a new Provider AK 7912 Mryia was added to the support pool.
The DDS also announced their plans for the ageing Solaris FF. When the replacement Rhombus came online (probably from 2107) they would be quickly withdrawn. Three, plus the Hood operated ship, would be retained by Support / Training Command and refurbished to become dedicated signals/EW training ships. The rest would be sold to the New Aritans.
The DDS also announced their plans for the ageing Solaris FF. When the replacement Rhombus came online (probably from 2107) they would be quickly withdrawn. Three, plus the Hood operated ship, would be retained by Support / Training Command and refurbished to become dedicated signals/EW training ships. The rest would be sold to the New Aritans.
11.9.06
Windy unveils "W's Style"
At a major speech at DDS Terran HQ today Windscorpion has outlined details of W's Style, the rebranded name for the Windy Massive, his unofficial band of followers. Windy said that W's Style or WS would be a "spiritual awakening" to all young men. He called on his followers to adhere to the central tenets of W's Style :
- Working hard, rest and freetime are obsolete
- Purity of body, no more coffee
- Purity of soul, cleanse thy thoughts of dirty bits
Windy to announce new focus
Windscorpion will later announce details of his new philosophy on life and what it means to young men everywhere. He came up with his new way whilst on holiday in Ibiza. According to leaked reports it concentrates on personal growth, motivation and goal achievement. Some say this is somewhat like the New DDS of Lord Rotarios however.
SOT attack foiled
A potentially devastating attack on the HCS Officer Training Academy in southern Ailier by the Sword Of Truth has been foiled. A truck loaded with explosive drove at the base's checkpoint but sharp reactions by the sentries saw the driver killed before he could activate the explosives in the truck. Experts later said that if the truck could have been bought into the base and detonated it could have devastated the base with significant loss of life.
SOT attacks have died down over the last week as new security measures have been bought in across Cloneworld. According to SOT supporting bloggers the terrorist group are merely regrouping for the next wave of attacks.
SOT attacks have died down over the last week as new security measures have been bought in across Cloneworld. According to SOT supporting bloggers the terrorist group are merely regrouping for the next wave of attacks.
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