K-1 and Oil Stop Boss, S101/B-B loyalists, have accepted high-level jobs in the new K-2 administration. K-1 is the new Starbot Armed Forces (such that are left) Commander. This was a role held by S101 in conjunction with being the Starbotian Commander before. Oil Stop Boss will take over from B-B as the Home Commander (equivalent to Minister of the Interior).
B-B has said he will join S101 in retirement. S101 said he had no ill will to his friends for taking their new positions. He said that life goes on and he hoped their experience will guide K-2.
K-2's main policy is to remove Starbot from the DDS though he said this will not happen until the war has completed. Starbot has already been removed from Starbot secure communications links and intelligence databases however.
28.5.15
27.5.15
DDS strike major blow against Argon
The DDS have announced they have attacked and destroyed the Argon forward operating base near Aldebra. A large repair and command complex was attacked and destroyed by a DDS fleet which included Warrior 16A bombers making their combat debut. The base is reported to have been much stronger than anticipated and required 2 separate attacks however it was utterly destroyed along with over 30 Argon ships, around half cruisers and the rest transports.
The DDS lost 3 ships and a number of others received damage to some degree. The ships lost were :
H125 Indomitable
H163 Vega
K108 Seneca
The DDS fleet is said to be now preparing to head towards the Aldebra system where the Argon are now withdrawing to.
The DDS lost 3 ships and a number of others received damage to some degree. The ships lost were :
H125 Indomitable
H163 Vega
K108 Seneca
The DDS fleet is said to be now preparing to head towards the Aldebra system where the Argon are now withdrawing to.
26.5.15
DDS consider rebuilding Starsystems to create new MCS
The DDS are said to be considering rebuilding the 8 remaining Starsystem 91X training ships along the lines of the Isometric Prototype. SS Isometric was originally a Starsystem but was extensively rebuilt and upgraded and is now a very powerful ship though tends to be only used for technology and equipment trials.
Rebuilding the 8 Starsystems could boost the Medium Combat Ship fleet more quickly and cheaply than new build. An "Isometric-fied" Starsystem could cost 65% of the cost of a new Corkscrew 51A. A DDS source says that new Pentekonters could be built to cover the training role and also fulfil a back-up minesweeping role. A Pentekonter could also take SS Isometric's role if it is decided to merge this into the new upgraded Starsystem class. A decision will be made after the war.
Rebuilding the 8 Starsystems could boost the Medium Combat Ship fleet more quickly and cheaply than new build. An "Isometric-fied" Starsystem could cost 65% of the cost of a new Corkscrew 51A. A DDS source says that new Pentekonters could be built to cover the training role and also fulfil a back-up minesweeping role. A Pentekonter could also take SS Isometric's role if it is decided to merge this into the new upgraded Starsystem class. A decision will be made after the war.
25.5.15
Clone Defence Force gets budget boost
After 7 years of stagnation the Clone defence budget has finally seen an increase after the Clone Star Empire finally returned to growth (and good growth too). The Clone Defence Force budget has been increased by 8% this year and will be increased by 6% for the following 3 years. This has allowed the CDF to invest in new weapons and restart production in a number of programmes. The army, which has suffered the most from the lean times, will benefit the most though all 4 services will get something.
Clone Army
Clone Army
- J89FSU2 follow-on upgrade for 1000 more Eradicator tanks
- J55ZDM2 production rate increased
- Over 2000 J5 Tapirs to receive a mid-life upgrade and refurbishment
- Order for 350 J107GDM self-propelled guns
- AR-100 assault rifle to be replaced by AR-105 by 2120
- Two new Red Lizard special forces units to be established
Clone Air Force
- K58 Raptor set to enter service by 2118
- 300 more K85NTs to be upgraded to NIK standard (inflight-refuelling capability)
- Initial design work on a replacement for the Z36 heavy lift helicopter
Clone Navy
- A second West Clone Republic class helicopter carrier has been ordered
- A 5th Ailier II class frigate has been ordered
- Two more K44K tanker aircraft ordered
Clone Space Navy
- Soulaki SLM upgrade and unification to begin properly with the aim to have upgraded all 30 ships by 2118
- Production of new build Molentic Tuul MTM2 to begin in 2117
- Order for Shark SKB increased by 10 plus funding to upgrade all older SK to SKB standard
- Production of Horizon HZ unmanned transport has begun
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