Trojan Warlord remembers when he had to stage the DDS Christmas Panto!
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18.12.17
Could the Dinos enter the ship export market fully?
It has been announced that the Dinos are considering offering an export version of the new Dinomark AM for the Aritans who are seeking to replace their Kalahati Tuuls by the end of the decade. This would be the first time the Dinos modified one of their ships for export, with sales of Dinomark XTs being of surplus and similiar to Dino Army spec ships.
With NS the undoubted market leader in ship sales, and the Clones trailing a bad second could the Dinos be considering entering the market themselves? Chief Dino industrialist (and Minister of Business & Infrastructure) Kroc is said to be keen on the idea (and owns the shipyards which would get these orders).
Although NS has the bulk of the market the traditional second-hand Utrek and Bolitic source of ships has dried up which means there could be new market opportunities. Emperor MBH is said to be sceptical however.
With NS the undoubted market leader in ship sales, and the Clones trailing a bad second could the Dinos be considering entering the market themselves? Chief Dino industrialist (and Minister of Business & Infrastructure) Kroc is said to be keen on the idea (and owns the shipyards which would get these orders).
Although NS has the bulk of the market the traditional second-hand Utrek and Bolitic source of ships has dried up which means there could be new market opportunities. Emperor MBH is said to be sceptical however.
Sea Urchin rules out radical changes
NS President-elect Sea Urchin will take over in a couple of weeks. In a wide ranging interview with the NS News Service he discussed his plans and priorities for the next two years and again confirmed he will only serve one term in office.
Sea Urchin ruled out any radical changes, New Sparta would remain the name of the organisation and GHQ would remain on Proxima 5 for example. However Sea Urchin said there would be changes in direction to make NS a more rounded miltary machine. Land and aerial units would be reorganised and strengthened.
Sea Urchin said priority number one was the Light Patrol Craft contest between the Protector and Mariner prototypes. He said that he was already reviewing the findings of the contest and having discussions with fleet and NS Engineering officials. "I aim to make the decision as to which will become our main patrol craft and enter series production within days of entering office." he said.
Priority number two, Sea Urchin said, was NS' relationship with the UNP. Sea Urchin said that it was time NS became the UNP military officially instead of being so de facto. This is a surprise as DDS and NS leaders have always avoided this topic though will pretty much all UNP military forces except local patrol troops now absorbed by NS maybe it is the time to have the debate.
Sea Urchin finished by saying the main aim of his term of office was to prepare and direct NS ready for the 2120s. He declined to answer who he would like as his successor though the new Director of Operations Caratore is the most likely person to continue the Knobhead-Sea Urchin project.
Sea Urchin ruled out any radical changes, New Sparta would remain the name of the organisation and GHQ would remain on Proxima 5 for example. However Sea Urchin said there would be changes in direction to make NS a more rounded miltary machine. Land and aerial units would be reorganised and strengthened.
Sea Urchin said priority number one was the Light Patrol Craft contest between the Protector and Mariner prototypes. He said that he was already reviewing the findings of the contest and having discussions with fleet and NS Engineering officials. "I aim to make the decision as to which will become our main patrol craft and enter series production within days of entering office." he said.
Priority number two, Sea Urchin said, was NS' relationship with the UNP. Sea Urchin said that it was time NS became the UNP military officially instead of being so de facto. This is a surprise as DDS and NS leaders have always avoided this topic though will pretty much all UNP military forces except local patrol troops now absorbed by NS maybe it is the time to have the debate.
Sea Urchin finished by saying the main aim of his term of office was to prepare and direct NS ready for the 2120s. He declined to answer who he would like as his successor though the new Director of Operations Caratore is the most likely person to continue the Knobhead-Sea Urchin project.
17.12.17
Aritans begin search for Kalahati Tuul replacement
Eleven Kalahati Tuuls are an important component of the New Aritan fleet but are ageing and come from a variety of sources with a number of different equipment fits and technology styles. The New Aritans have decided to replace the ships by "the early part of the 2120s".
The search has now begun for the replacement. Its thought the choice will be between more Shark SKH-EA frigates and a new type. Its not thought that Pentekonters are an option as Arit has operated them before.
The search has now begun for the replacement. Its thought the choice will be between more Shark SKH-EA frigates and a new type. Its not thought that Pentekonters are an option as Arit has operated them before.
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