Talk:AIF/@comment-10905876-20150413042751

AIF research update:


 * Impulse engines have been reverse engineered from a captured Prometheus warship. The aerospace fleet is being refitted with the new drives to improve speed and maneuverability.


 * Miniaturized radar cloaking has been successfully applied to a Phoenix bomber at the expense of a 1/3 reduction in bomb load. Luckily dropping bombs doesn't affect the cloak, allowing for undetectable bomb strikes on the enemy. About 50 bombers are currently being refitted, and a fleet of 100 cloaking bombers is planned.

-New Research-


 * Rapid Recharging Hypersail: AIF tacticians have determined that a blink like system for surface ships could be tactically advantageous, allowing fleets to break encirclement and instantly reform to adapt to changing conditions. Estimated time to complete: 1 irl month


 * EMP Weaponry: Some means of delivering a wide area EMP to a battle zone to disable electronic systems on enemy ships, without nuclear fallout. Could have the problem of frying friendly vessels too, but it's going to be a last resort. Est completion: 3 weeks?

Note: I can amend the completion times if needed.