Background: PDS is THE first and original wartime simulation mod that brings out the flavour of naval warfare in a real time 3D setting. Units, weapons, tactics all based on our present and future concepts of warfighting. If you like watching space operas and reading David Weber, this mod is for you! We might be restarting development (PDS V13) for an even more comprehensive tactical combat experience. A lot of mods out there borrow from us - we don't have a credits list but just ask around.
This vessel still on the drawing board is a
melding of Hiigaran and Vagyr technology,
complimenting the utility of turreted armament in
maneuver-centric engagements and brute
forward-firing force of a super heavy plasma
cannon - ala Trinity array on the Vagyr
Battlecruisers.
With the classic Prince of Hiigara-class hulls
already aging, development of a replacement CA is
underway, both to increase capability of the heavy
lineship squadrons, and keep up with the tactical
maneuverability possessed by the H-CL and BCV.
PDS potentially is grounds for a simulation of a
naval transition between traditional line
engagements, and maneuver-and-technology-intensive
"modern" doctrines.
Of course, full transformation of a starfaring
navy might take decades - and military
transformation does require a reason to take
place.