Subspace Relay Network

The subspace relay network consists of thousands of automated stations positioned throughout Federation space and beyond, acting as signal boosters and routers for subspace communications. Each relay receives, amplifies, and retransmits subspace signals, effectively creating an interstellar internet.

These unmanned stations are strategically placed to provide redundant communication paths and extend the effective range of subspace radio far beyond what individual vessels could achieve. The network requires constant maintenance and expansion as exploration pushes further into deep space. Modern relay technology includes adaptive routing that can work around damaged nodes or subspace interference.