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30.8.09
Utrek intelligence service collapses?
There are reports coming in from third-parties including in the Utrek military that the Utrek secret service, the JO, has collapsed following a catastrophic cyber attack of unknown origin but possibly from the DDS. The central JO database and several others have collapsed, dozens of agents were betrayed in the field (and most likely now have knives stuck half way up their behinds), research corrupted and details of secret information de-encrypted and broadcast to rival services.
The damage caused by the cyber attack has rendered the JO totally inoperative. The Utrek government has stepped in immediately to suspend all JO operations, the military rival to the JO has now been tasked with JO's old role. A Utrek source says the JO, which had been running campaigns against the Utrek government and military have been fatally weakened and will likely now be totally re-organised under military control.
29.8.09
28.8.09
T-76 makes first flight / TF-45?
The T-76, the next generation basic trainer of the HCSAF, has made it's first flight. The T-76 is based on the A-85NT and is said to be a very pleasant and forgiving aeroplane to fly. This marks the T-76 out as rather different to the plane it is intended to replace the T-75. The T-75 is rather notorious in being hard to fly (though this has resulted in HCSAF pilots being rather good). Production is due to begin next year of the T-76 as the HCSAF are keen to replace the ageing T-75 fleet as soon as they can.
In other training news a two-seat training version of the F-45 is being mooted to replace the two-seat version of the F-40. These serve as advanced jet / conversion / weapon trainers in the HCSAF but the TF-40s were built fairly early in the F-40's production run and are now getting rather old. A TF-45 may tide the F-45 production line over until 2114 when the C/K is due to begin production.
In other training news a two-seat training version of the F-45 is being mooted to replace the two-seat version of the F-40. These serve as advanced jet / conversion / weapon trainers in the HCSAF but the TF-40s were built fairly early in the F-40's production run and are now getting rather old. A TF-45 may tide the F-45 production line over until 2114 when the C/K is due to begin production.
Other Fleet News (28/08/09)
Dinos
Work has begun on the 5th Dinomark RS. This is likely to be the last RS to be built, though of course the Dinos have said this before. There were rumours the SS might also have one for their flagship but the SS have now decided to stick with the PT for SS-1. The 5th RS should be completed in about a year.
Once PT/2 production ceases early next year the Dinos say they will begin upgrading earlier PTs to PT/2 standard. They are also working on a PT/4 which could debut in a few years.
HCS
As well as the Shark upgrade programme previously mentioned the HCS are busy with the Cosmos K and Molentic Tuul M upgrade programmes with the Soulaki K also in the pipeline.
The Intruder landing ship platform may be used for a new EW/Elint ship. The Intruder-E would have plug-in electronic modules instead of landing craft though would also have some provision for small craft which indicates it may be also used for the special forces role like as is planned for the DDS Marconi EW ships. No firm order has yet to be placed for Intruder-E.
Raegris
Following a ceremony at the Raegris Fleet HQ the last 3 RF-1 Mel'Ukka frigates were withdrawn from service. The RF-1 were based on the Tarbot Yeoman II and are now obsolete and pretty worn out. At least 2 will be preserved.
New Arit
The Aritans have received their latest batch of MQ-5AA Ferret-E UCVs taking their force up to 40.
Work has begun on the 5th Dinomark RS. This is likely to be the last RS to be built, though of course the Dinos have said this before. There were rumours the SS might also have one for their flagship but the SS have now decided to stick with the PT for SS-1. The 5th RS should be completed in about a year.
Once PT/2 production ceases early next year the Dinos say they will begin upgrading earlier PTs to PT/2 standard. They are also working on a PT/4 which could debut in a few years.
HCS
As well as the Shark upgrade programme previously mentioned the HCS are busy with the Cosmos K and Molentic Tuul M upgrade programmes with the Soulaki K also in the pipeline.
The Intruder landing ship platform may be used for a new EW/Elint ship. The Intruder-E would have plug-in electronic modules instead of landing craft though would also have some provision for small craft which indicates it may be also used for the special forces role like as is planned for the DDS Marconi EW ships. No firm order has yet to be placed for Intruder-E.
Raegris
Following a ceremony at the Raegris Fleet HQ the last 3 RF-1 Mel'Ukka frigates were withdrawn from service. The RF-1 were based on the Tarbot Yeoman II and are now obsolete and pretty worn out. At least 2 will be preserved.
New Arit
The Aritans have received their latest batch of MQ-5AA Ferret-E UCVs taking their force up to 40.
27.8.09
Shark update, minesweeper test
The HCS have begun an upgrade to their Shark frigate fleet. The upgrades include improved sensors, including passive sensors (though the Clones are far behind the DDS on this), better shields and improvements to the computer system. Some of these improvements add compatibility with the SPECNES minesweeping system and integration of sensor data streams with SPECNES.
Testing has begun of a modified version of SPECNES, SPECNES-SH, on a Shark. The system fitting into the ship's gondola. The HCS are hopeful SPECNES-SH will be cleared for operation by early next year.
It is thought the HCS are planning a full roadmap of improvements to their Shark fleet which has quickly become very popular with the fleet. An improved engine is being developed for a later update. It is thought the Shark's frame is capable of 700-750c so more powerful engines may later take the ship up to those speeds.
Testing has begun of a modified version of SPECNES, SPECNES-SH, on a Shark. The system fitting into the ship's gondola. The HCS are hopeful SPECNES-SH will be cleared for operation by early next year.
It is thought the HCS are planning a full roadmap of improvements to their Shark fleet which has quickly become very popular with the fleet. An improved engine is being developed for a later update. It is thought the Shark's frame is capable of 700-750c so more powerful engines may later take the ship up to those speeds.
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