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Howdy y'all *tips hat*
I'd like to announce that the Exploration Wing is officially back in action. I've been gone quite a while, and now that DSE)Skytrain is all patched up and tested, I'm ready to get back to my 'real' job.
*laughs*
Well, first things first; I've been supervising the construction and fit-out of new ships for the department's fleet. In the past, DSE ran a Class C5 Bison, a number of CLI-11000 Arrows, various light freighters and a couple of E78-12 Spatials for Exploration and Research.
This haphazard group was fit for its original purpose (scouting trade routes and mapping known systems fully), but with recent advances in ship-building technology and weapons development, I felt it was time to reorganize. After all, exploration is a dangerous task, and we should equip ourselves accordingly.
Exploration Wing, when completed, will comprise the following ships:
:::CAPITAL & SUB-CAPITAL STARSHIPS:::
DSE)Armstrong.II - L-584 Enterprise class Luxury Liner, formerly the DSE)Endeavor. Rebuilt from the spaceframe out, and renamed to commemorate the tragic loss of the original Armstrong in Coronado. Major exploration tasks and events are coordinated through the Armstrong.II. The vessel will also participate in trade where new routes are being set up for major convoys. Our proud department flagship will fly again.
DSE)Grissom - CTE-12400 Condor Civilian Gunboat, designed as Exploration's mobile command post, nimbler than a Liner, tougher than a freighter, and, when necessary, meaner than a SHF. All minor exploration surveys and events are coordinated through the Grissom. The Grissom's crew will have orders to avoid engaging unlawful forces wherever possible, to maintain the required leeway to operate in contested systems. CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
:::SMALL VESSELS:::
DSE)Amundsen - X-11 X Shuttle, currently operational and captained by Dr Aden Murdo. X Shuttles by their nature as dedicated atmospheric-capable spacecraft are the perfect class of ship for Exploration Wing. The Amundsen is currently scouting Southern Sirius and occasionally conducts Dr Murdo to his supervisory role at Camrose Depot for Project Cold Lake. It is equipped with heavy armor and a balance of tachyon weaponry and survey mining lasers.
DSE)Magellan - X-11 X Shuttle, planned for open roster use. CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
DSE)Columbus - X-11 X Shuttle, planned for open roster use. CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
DSE)P-51.Mustang.II - CLI-11000 Arrow Light Interceptor. Rebuilt after its loss under mysterious circumstances during the Foster Base Evacuation. Restricted to Pulse-type weaponry, interdiction secondment to Security Wing when necessary. CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
If any current or new DSE staff would like to join the Exploration Department, please contact your Department Head, who will forward your application through the proper channels.
Hello, my name is Brian. I am currently under the Department of Logistics. The head of the department, Findarato Veneaner. I received this message through the DSE Network, and am very interested into joining it. So, I contacted my HoD and he has permitted me to participate in this, part of the company. I would of course put in service a new vessel with a new captain, and ship at my own expenses. I am a very active person, and love to explore. If you have any other questions, you can contact me via Skype. I will await a response. Till then, safe exploration to you.