MBH has arrived on Cloneworld for talks with Captain Clone. At a joint media briefing he announced that next month a mixed force of Dino Army and SS troops will travel to Daggaddon in the Clone Star Empire and hold joint exercises with HCS forces. The Dino Army is currently re-equipping with ex- and new HCS weapons including the jointly-funded T-55ZDM and MBH is keen to increase interoperability between the 2 armies.
He has also ordered the Dino Communications Centre to update communications protocols and systems to support HCS frequencies and unencrypted protocols. Its thought the HCS will do the same with Dino communications. Captain Clone also said the HCS and Dinos may work together on a next-generation IP based communications sub-system.
24.11.08
Cruggson & Lakes enter final stages of their campaigns
Cruggson is maintaining a healthy (and massive) lead as the 2108 Consul election enters the final week of campaigning. Voting in the first round will beat the weekend and Cruggson has 64% of the vote in the latest polls. Lakes has risen to 29% as other candidates have again been squeezed out. What might happen when all 3 major parties finally contest an election is unknown. This year the Liberals have sat the election out in favour of Imperial Order who will return the favour next year.
However next year MBH's 2 year term will end so Veritas = Truth will be looking for a serious candidate (Lakes is not considered serious even though he is officially head of the party) to maintain their presence at the top of the Dino Republic. Sleeze is expected to be the candidate as MBH will not be able to stand again for the Consulate for 3 years after standing down (5 years after he gained power).
However Veritas = Truth's popularity with the population is fairly low and it is unlikely the Liberals will be scuppered by scandal and dithering again like they were last year. Most commentators are predicting Jimmy (below) will win next year meaning MBH will be shut out of power (though will remain a senator of course). Indeed most commentators think only MBH has the profile and ability to get his party into ultimate power so it could be Veritas has to wait until 2112 at the earliest.
However next year MBH's 2 year term will end so Veritas = Truth will be looking for a serious candidate (Lakes is not considered serious even though he is officially head of the party) to maintain their presence at the top of the Dino Republic. Sleeze is expected to be the candidate as MBH will not be able to stand again for the Consulate for 3 years after standing down (5 years after he gained power).
However Veritas = Truth's popularity with the population is fairly low and it is unlikely the Liberals will be scuppered by scandal and dithering again like they were last year. Most commentators are predicting Jimmy (below) will win next year meaning MBH will be shut out of power (though will remain a senator of course). Indeed most commentators think only MBH has the profile and ability to get his party into ultimate power so it could be Veritas has to wait until 2112 at the earliest.
Putri 500 confirm order; Molab order extra ship and upgrade
Putri 500 have signed a massive 19.1 billion zark order with the DDS for warships, spares and training support. 1 Velocity-E, 4 Isometric-E, 10 Pentekonter-E, 4 Extender-E and 2 Provider-E will be bought along with spares, training and other support. The first ships, the Extenders should begin arriving at the end of next year with other ships coming afterwards.
Existing customer Molab have ordered an extra Provider-E and also have bought the tactical pack for their 2 Extender-Es. The tactical pack beefs up self-defence and adds basic patrol capabilities with improved sensors and weapons. The ships will not carry TPMs however unlike DDS transports with the pack.
Also 3 more ex-Utrek Kalahati Tuuls have been given to the Aritans making a total of 8. The first 2 ships are expected to enter service next month.
Existing customer Molab have ordered an extra Provider-E and also have bought the tactical pack for their 2 Extender-Es. The tactical pack beefs up self-defence and adds basic patrol capabilities with improved sensors and weapons. The ships will not carry TPMs however unlike DDS transports with the pack.
Also 3 more ex-Utrek Kalahati Tuuls have been given to the Aritans making a total of 8. The first 2 ships are expected to enter service next month.
22.11.08
Kalahati Tuul 2 era reaches an end in the HCS
The final 3 Kalahati Tuul 2s in HCS service have completed their final patrol missions and now have returned to their home base, all 3 are based at Daggaddon. The 3 ships have now been put on level 2 readiness reserve status (which means they are able to resume service within 26 hours) though it is not anticipated that they will be needed again. The 3 ships are due to begin final reactor shut down in the new year and will be decommissioned and then dismantled at Daggaddon.
KT2s still remain in service with the Remedian Police (RCPP) and it is likely that spares from these final 3 ships will be bought by the Remedians who have already bought 17 million zarks worth of spares this year from the HCS. The KT2 was a joint venture between the Clones and Remedians in the early 2090s and will remain in Remedian service for around 10 more years.
With Shark production continuing apace the next class of ship to be run down will be the Kalahati Tuul S though these ships, which were recently rebuilt, should remain in service until around 2116.
KT2s still remain in service with the Remedian Police (RCPP) and it is likely that spares from these final 3 ships will be bought by the Remedians who have already bought 17 million zarks worth of spares this year from the HCS. The KT2 was a joint venture between the Clones and Remedians in the early 2090s and will remain in Remedian service for around 10 more years.
With Shark production continuing apace the next class of ship to be run down will be the Kalahati Tuul S though these ships, which were recently rebuilt, should remain in service until around 2116.
HCSAF reveal some F-45C/K details
At a joint media briefing between the HCSAF and the HCSN's Aviation Section some details were given of the next generation fighter at the heart of the future plans of both air forces, the F-45C/K. This is the second generation of the F-45 and will add a considerable multi-role capability to a fighter that already is an excellent A2A platform though is only average at A2G.
F-45C and it's carrier operated brother the K will have ground mapping radar, IRST and much improved data linking capabilities as well as strengthened wings to carry up to 37% more ordinance than the A. A2A will also be improved with an entirely new AESA radar (the F-45A used an upgraded radar from the F-40) and enhanced agility and performance from new engines with 34% more thrust.
The first flight of the F-45C is due for next year with the F-45K in 2111. The C and K should begin reaching squadrons in 2114 and 2115 respectively.
F-45C and it's carrier operated brother the K will have ground mapping radar, IRST and much improved data linking capabilities as well as strengthened wings to carry up to 37% more ordinance than the A. A2A will also be improved with an entirely new AESA radar (the F-45A used an upgraded radar from the F-40) and enhanced agility and performance from new engines with 34% more thrust.
The first flight of the F-45C is due for next year with the F-45K in 2111. The C and K should begin reaching squadrons in 2114 and 2115 respectively.
21.11.08
Team Redjec
Redjec forms his new faction, winners need not apply. Who is Team Redjec? They are so low down they arn't even on the map!
Redjec forms his new faction, winners need not apply. Who is Team Redjec? They are so low down they arn't even on the map!
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