[STGOD-I] NAU Commerce

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-04-29 05:35pm

Given that the NAU is very much a trading empire with major holdings in Alpha Centauri, Sol and government-run stations throughout the sector, I'll outline some things. If there are any objections, do tell me.

Subspace Relay Network: Bell Communications has constructed, at considerable up-front expense, a communications relay network that allows high-speed communications throughout the sector. They have a de facto monopoly and thus have absolutely enormous profits. Each communications booster is shielded and armed against enemy attack. Bell Communications maintains this network themselves.
Subspace Navigational Network: By triangulating their position via high-powered "lighthouse" beacons transmitting from Sol, Alpha Centauri and several other locations a starship may be able to navigate without the considerable expense of high-grade inertial navigation systems or starcharts. This system transmits into hyperspace as well.
Subspace Time Beacon: In addition to navigational data sent by the SNN, data packets representing American Standard Time (e.g. CST) are broadcast.
Rest Stops: In various realspace locations are unmanned rest stops where one may refuel and restock (at market prices). These stations are primarily run by the NAU Government. Attacks on these stations will be considered a hostile act - and they are armed to ward off piracy.
Trading Stations: These stations are generally run by various corporations and partnerships. Capabilities vary, but usually have all the features of a rest stop in addition to arms dealers, markets and places to sleep.
Naval Stations: These stations are run by the Navy and tend to be well-equipped. Most, but not all, allow civilian traffic to dock. A good number have facilities similar to trading stations.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-04-29 05:38pm

The Kokand Empire laughs at Bell Communications claim to have galaxy wide communications at anything which could be called high speed.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-04-29 05:41pm

The Great Cluster and the Floater datanet are independent FTL communications systems. Enjoy a monopoly on FTL communication, but in communication among Floaters, Bell has no power.

Of course, we will use the SRN for communication for powers which are not part of the Floater datanet or the Great Cluster.

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-04-29 05:42pm

Sea Skimmer wrote:The Kokand Empire laughs at Bell Communications claim to have galaxy wide communications at anything which could be called high speed.

Damnit, I meant sector, not galaxy.

At any rate, this is intended as a long-range backbone - presumably empires will have their own networks, but Bell Comm. is trying to get ahold of the long-distance network before other companies do.

mauldooku · Post by **mauldooku** » 2003-04-29 05:43pm

The Kelia Alliance maintains its own FTL communications system, but would agree to connect the two as long as profits are kept by both sides respective of each of their networks.

HemlockGrey · Post by **HemlockGrey** » 2003-04-29 05:45pm

The Empire maintains a government-run FTL comm channel.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-04-29 05:47pm

phongn wrote:
Damnit, I meant sector, not galaxy.

Okay then

The Kokand Empire also has both military and civilian owned networks, and feel it has superior coverage in the direction of the galactic core, hear our miners are already searching beyond the sector for resources to harvest.

Post by **Beowulf** » 2003-04-29 05:50pm

phongn wrote:
Sea Skimmer wrote:The Kokand Empire laughs at Bell Communications claim to have galaxy wide communications at anything which could be called high speed.
Damnit, I meant sector, not galaxy.

At any rate, this is intended as a long-range backbone - presumably empires will have their own networks, but Bell Comm. is trying to get ahold of the long-distance network before other companies do.

Would now be a bad time to mention that I use ansibles for FTL communication?

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-04-29 05:50pm

Maybe I should clarify the SRN. It operates independantly of any other nation's FTL network (who of course may patch in). It does not intend to supplant any of them, since they generally appear to be systems for in-nation use for the most part.

What the SRN is intended to do is provide a high-bandwidth backbone for all to use rather than rely on a patchwork of incompatible systems. Bell Communications has freely distributed the protocol for their network. Thus, someone from Rome may send a packet, which is routed through the Roman government network, to the SRN, to it's destination wherever it may be.

Obviously, everyone else is free to use their own network of course.

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-04-29 05:51pm

Beowulf wrote:Would now be a bad time to mention that I use ansibles for FTL communication?

Wasn't the Ansible an instantanous FTL system? That's far out of DS9-level technology

Post by **The Yosemite Bear** » 2003-04-29 05:52pm

The Packs have their own communication systems, however it's basically derrivative from the FTL tech of their former masters (Artificial wormhole based), and is increably power demanding .

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-04-29 05:53pm

The Yosemite Bear wrote:The Packs have their own communication systems, however it's basically derrivative from the FTL tech of their former masters (Artificial wormhole based), and is increably power demanding .

Patching into the SRN might be cheaper for most uses than your current system.

Post by **Beowulf** » 2003-04-29 05:58pm

phongn wrote:
Beowulf wrote:Would now be a bad time to mention that I use ansibles for FTL communication?
Wasn't the Ansible an instantanous FTL system? That's far out of DS9-level technology

It's instantenous, but point to point. You'd have to have a fairly large (and expensive) network of ansibles to be able to avoid possible sabotage, and network shutdowns from routine maintance. I also don't see a slight edge in communication speed as being seriously effecting the balance of power.

Post by **The Yosemite Bear** » 2003-04-29 06:12pm

phongn wrote:
The Yosemite Bear wrote:The Packs have their own communication systems, however it's basically derrivative from the FTL tech of their former masters (Artificial wormhole based), and is increably power demanding .
Patching into the SRN might be cheaper for most uses than your current system.

Especially ours is a tight beam laser combined "Micro-wormhole" The Packs do not possess the power generation capabilities of their creators.

Raxmei · Post by **Raxmei** » 2003-04-30 05:56pm

My empire's FTL comms rely on church telepaths, which is expensive and inconvenient. How much does SRN access cost? Include both civilian and military rates, if applicable.

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-04-30 06:20pm

We too keep ur own subspace comms...though when needing to communicate with other races and the channel need not be secure...we will use your SRN network

As far as the navigation...we will use our own...Better security.

The should we need them, is our Military free to use your Tading stations and rest stops in times of war should we need to pass through your space?