Difference between revisions of "Subspace communication"
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[[File:Subspacecomm.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An analysis of a subspace com wave.]] | [[File:Subspacecomm.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An analysis of a subspace com wave.]] | ||
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| − | Subspace communication was mainly used by [[Star Fleet]] | + | '''Subspace communication''' (also called '''subspace radio''') is the primary form of communication used throughout the [[Federation]]. |
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| + | By transmission through [[subspace]] rather than normal [[space]], '''subspace communication''' permitted the sending of data and messages across interstellar distances faster than the speed of light. <br>This technology is much more practical than conventional radio. In fact, after the invention of subspace communication, [[starship]]s rarely even monitored frequencies that traveled slower than the speed of light. | ||
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| + | Subspace communication was mainly used by [[Star Fleet|Star Fleet Command]] to transmit orders to [[Commanding Officer|commanding officers]] of starships on deep-space assignments.<br> Likewise, the [[vessel]]s' commanding officers used subspace communication to relay reports on their various missions back to Star Fleet Command, to ask for suggestions, and/or to make requests. | ||
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Depending on the actual distance between a vessel and the nearest [[subspace beacon|subspace relay beacon]], real-time communication was possible. | Depending on the actual distance between a vessel and the nearest [[subspace beacon|subspace relay beacon]], real-time communication was possible. | ||
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| − | [[Category:Engineering]] | + | Subspace communications had a varying degree of band frequencies, from upper (or high-band) to lower. |
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Latest revision as of 18:29, 21 October 2021
Subspace communication (also called subspace radio) is the primary form of communication used throughout the Federation.
By transmission through subspace rather than normal space, subspace communication permitted the sending of data and messages across interstellar distances faster than the speed of light.
This technology is much more practical than conventional radio. In fact, after the invention of subspace communication, starships rarely even monitored frequencies that traveled slower than the speed of light.
Subspace communication was mainly used by Star Fleet Command to transmit orders to commanding officers of starships on deep-space assignments.
Likewise, the vessels' commanding officers used subspace communication to relay reports on their various missions back to Star Fleet Command, to ask for suggestions, and/or to make requests.
Depending on the actual distance between a vessel and the nearest subspace relay beacon, real-time communication was possible.
Subspace communications had a varying degree of band frequencies, from upper (or high-band) to lower.
