Imperial Surface Communications Relay
The surface communications relay carries encrypted command traffic among garrisons, field forces, defensive sites, and orbital authorities.
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General Information
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Classification | Communications & Intelligence Facility |
| Status | Active |
| Introduced | 1 AIA |
| Manufacturers | Imperial Army Engineering Corps (IAEC) — Manufacturer |
| Operators | Imperial Army (IA) — Primary |
Specifications
Systems
Power Plant
Independent generator with uninterrupted routing and emergency communications reserves
Additional
Equipment Type
Hardened communications relay
Dimensions
Hardened relay bunker linked to transmitter towers, antenna fields, and protected service access
Personnel
120 controllers, cryptographers, technicians, guards, and maintenance personnel
Construction
Reinforced communications block with buried data, antenna, and power connections
Defenses
Electronic countermeasures; local shield; guarded antenna field; hardened control room
Systems and Services
Encrypted routing; military and government channels; recording; emergency and field-force relay
Capacity
Provides secure surface communications across one operational region
Primary Role
Hardened regional communications relay and command-network support
Description
A directional transceiver, signal processor, encryption equipment, and reserve power system occupy a protected mast or bunker installation. Relays bridge terrain obstructions, route traffic around damaged nodes, and connect local tactical networks with planetary and orbital communications. Frequency agility and narrow-beam transmission reduce interception, while hardline connections remain available for nearby command and weapons stations.
Origin: Original
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