The day after the first SSBN CNSS Walrus began its first patrol armed with an (unspecified) number of CSM armed SeaGale SLBMs Oojok gave a speech at the Clone Navy HQ where he announced "billions of zarks" of investment in the third generation of the Clone Space Missile system throughout the next decade.
The Clones are now fielding their second generation CSM system with land and sea mobile launchers, stealth launch stages and improved guidance of the space attack stage. Oojok said the third generation would make CSM the "ultimate weapon in the Clone armoury".
CSM's range will be increased far beyond its (estimated by non-Clone analysts) 10-15 light year range. Oojok said range of up to 50 light years was the aim - which would bring many other rival powers into range. Stealth features like the cold fire thrust of the launch stage would be enhanced. The Clone Navy would also develop a second generation SSBN, larger and stealthier than Walrus.
While the Clones are roaring on ahead New Sparta has still yet to field its equivalent the LRM, the Dinos have abandoned their own version for now. This is one aspect of space warfare the Clones have a massive lead, and this is likely to continue for many years to come.
15.8.17
Walrus SSBN enters service early
Said to be the most important new weapon in the Clone Defence Forces, the Walrus SSBN has entered service 8 months early. CNSS Walrus, the first of a planned 6 ballistic missile submarines has begun its first patrol carrying 6 SeaGale SLBMs. The Clone Navy is not saying how many are fitted with CSM warheads though confirmed that some are.
Walrus is a key part of the second generation of Clone interstellar nuclear deterrent. The submarines will be virtually undetectable in Cloneworld's large oceans and thus will remain a viable threat even if Cloneworld is heavily attacked and surface bases of the CDF destroyed. The point of Walrus is that the Clones could fight back even if hit with a devastating surprise attack.
Sufficient Walrus submarines to maintain a continuous patrol are not expected until 2119 though the trials submarine CNSS Warhammer can also carry up to 3 SeaGale.
Walrus is a key part of the second generation of Clone interstellar nuclear deterrent. The submarines will be virtually undetectable in Cloneworld's large oceans and thus will remain a viable threat even if Cloneworld is heavily attacked and surface bases of the CDF destroyed. The point of Walrus is that the Clones could fight back even if hit with a devastating surprise attack.
Sufficient Walrus submarines to maintain a continuous patrol are not expected until 2119 though the trials submarine CNSS Warhammer can also carry up to 3 SeaGale.
14.8.17
Monday Interview : GBH
The mighty GBH, constant companion to Ronald, gave this short interview to Proxima News during a visit to the UNP Parliament.
Proxima News : Senator GBH welcome, may we know the reason for your visit?
GBH : Sure, as Deputy Head of the Senate part of my role is to liaise with other parliaments with regards to visits and what not. The UNP President is due to visit Dino-Land later in the year.
PN : To meet the Emperor, your son MBH. How is your relationship with him nowadays?
GBH : Well its been worse. We don't like each other, but have stopped trying to kill each other. Lets just leave it at that.
PN : You used to fear him being the Emperor, do you still?
GBH : No, he has matured i suppose. He still has his... agendas but the new Dino Imperial system Ronald has designed has lots of checks and balances.
PN : Ronald is still a massive presence in Dino politics as chief priest. In many ways he is like Windscorpion. He is an icon who basically does what he likes. Is that a fair summary?
GBH : Yes though if you compared him to Windy to his face he would probably kill you.
PN : Ronald and yourself, plus the likes of Jimmy and Cruggson are still major name in Dino politics. Will there ever be a day when the old guard steps aside?
GBH : Well of course. All things must end. Even Ronald is not immortal, well probably not but you never know with his weird psychic powers. We are ageing, we are slowly stepping into the background but we still have many years yet. We won't be heading off to our retirement dachas any time soon.
PN : How do you see the Dino Empire and the DTA developing in the near and medium future?
GBH : Integration with the DTA continues and we are always watching our borders. Some enemies have gone like the ABBO and Utrek but others pop-up like the Mantae or return like the Terrasaurs. We continue to strengthen our defences. The galaxy grows ever more complicated and dangerous...
Proxima News : Senator GBH welcome, may we know the reason for your visit?
GBH : Sure, as Deputy Head of the Senate part of my role is to liaise with other parliaments with regards to visits and what not. The UNP President is due to visit Dino-Land later in the year.
PN : To meet the Emperor, your son MBH. How is your relationship with him nowadays?
GBH : Well its been worse. We don't like each other, but have stopped trying to kill each other. Lets just leave it at that.
PN : You used to fear him being the Emperor, do you still?
GBH : No, he has matured i suppose. He still has his... agendas but the new Dino Imperial system Ronald has designed has lots of checks and balances.
PN : Ronald is still a massive presence in Dino politics as chief priest. In many ways he is like Windscorpion. He is an icon who basically does what he likes. Is that a fair summary?
GBH : Yes though if you compared him to Windy to his face he would probably kill you.
PN : Ronald and yourself, plus the likes of Jimmy and Cruggson are still major name in Dino politics. Will there ever be a day when the old guard steps aside?
GBH : Well of course. All things must end. Even Ronald is not immortal, well probably not but you never know with his weird psychic powers. We are ageing, we are slowly stepping into the background but we still have many years yet. We won't be heading off to our retirement dachas any time soon.
PN : How do you see the Dino Empire and the DTA developing in the near and medium future?
GBH : Integration with the DTA continues and we are always watching our borders. Some enemies have gone like the ABBO and Utrek but others pop-up like the Mantae or return like the Terrasaurs. We continue to strengthen our defences. The galaxy grows ever more complicated and dangerous...
10.8.17
NS announce new export orders
New Sparta has announced 3 new export orders, the first for some time. Helinox has ordered a 4th Yel'Tema YT-110. They have just accepted into service the 3rd. This extra ship is expected to be delivered late next year.
Putri 500 has ordered a 3rd Olympus 910P5 carrier and 3 Coril XLP5 VIP shuttles, they already operate older NS built Corils. Finally Molab has ordered an extra Provider 110M transport.
Sear N7 have received their first Pentekonter Protector 358N7. They may increase their order but are currently unsure on funding.
Putri 500 has ordered a 3rd Olympus 910P5 carrier and 3 Coril XLP5 VIP shuttles, they already operate older NS built Corils. Finally Molab has ordered an extra Provider 110M transport.
Sear N7 have received their first Pentekonter Protector 358N7. They may increase their order but are currently unsure on funding.
Dinos working on future propulsion
The Dinos are said to be working on a next generation of spaceship propulsion. The aim is to merge traditional propulsion with worm drive to produce a single engine that can perform both modes of propulsion seamlessly. Improved subspace tracking and regeneration technologies may also raise the top speed to 6000ec.
Benchtesting of the new engine technology is expected to begin next year with field tests in 2119. Chief Scientist Dougson said that it is hoped the new engines, which could have the family name of Sunburst (though unconfirmed), will be powering Dinomarks early in the next decade.
Benchtesting of the new engine technology is expected to begin next year with field tests in 2119. Chief Scientist Dougson said that it is hoped the new engines, which could have the family name of Sunburst (though unconfirmed), will be powering Dinomarks early in the next decade.
First Dinomark LMs enter service
After nearly 2 years extended proving trials and field testing the first 2 Dinomark LMs have been accepted into service by the Dino Army. This new shape of ship will become a regular sight over the coming decades. Over 70 are on order though production is expected to continue for decades like the Dinomark XT which it will eventually replace (though this is not expected for many years yet).
The LM has much of the same internals as the final XT version (the Mark 125) though has a brand new hull and layout being a cylinder not a cuboid. Although similiar in size to the XT (slightly shorter but broader) it has 32% more internal volume.
The Mark 1 LM is powered by a Solarburst GX-990Y hybrid turbine / nuclear drive and a W2B worm drive. Speed is reported at 700c / 4950ec with an atmospheric max of Mach 4.
The LM has much of the same internals as the final XT version (the Mark 125) though has a brand new hull and layout being a cylinder not a cuboid. Although similiar in size to the XT (slightly shorter but broader) it has 32% more internal volume.
The Mark 1 LM is powered by a Solarburst GX-990Y hybrid turbine / nuclear drive and a W2B worm drive. Speed is reported at 700c / 4950ec with an atmospheric max of Mach 4.
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