1147, Warship Review (Part 1)
"Based on feedback from frontline commanders and officers at every level, the Kallak-class light cruiser should be modified to carry some starfighters, making up for its weak anti-starfighter capabilities," the chairman of the Ship Supervision Committee continued.
"No problem, no problem! That'll be easy. We can have a revised proposal ready within three days!" the Damorian Manufacturing Corporation representative hurriedly agreed.
"The Kallak-class light cruiser has received orders for 1,219 vessels, with a total order value of 4.794 billion credits," the secretary said from the side.
Applause rang out once more, and several Bosa representatives were so overjoyed that they even burst into tears.
An order worth less than five billion might not even amount to a hair in the eyes of an industrial giant like Kuat Drive Yards, but for a small business like Damorian Manufacturing Corporation, receiving a state-level contract was an immense honor.
Never mind the financial gains. Being able to build warships directly for the Republic Navy gave them a reputation that would work just as well in the civilian market—more effective than spending a billion credits on advertising!
"Next... the Centax-class heavy frigate, produced by the Sullust-Van shipyards." The chairman continued his announcement. "In the few battles where this vessel has participated, the Centax-class heavy frigate has proven unable to contend with the Separatists' Javelin-class missile frigates. According to feedback from frontline officers, it does not meet the conditions for further procurement. Beginning next fiscal year, the military will no longer order this type of vessel."
Several humans in the audience raised their fists and waved them around, muttering under their breaths. They were probably cursing.
The Ship Supervision Committee then continued reviewing every active warship type. Since the Galactic Republic Navy had ordered several hundred different classes of vessels,