Deep Space Communicator

The Deep Space Communicator (Despcom) is a technology designed to communicate with spacecraft not in deep space or ground control on one of the Union planets. It also allows crew to communicate with other spacecraft residing in deep space.

Due to limited signal bandwidth in deep space and a limited understanding of how to channel those signals without significant time lag or data loss, communication in deep space is simple and makes use of a specialized protocol.

Data interpreter (simple Despcom)
''The simple Despcom is used most frequently. If there is a problem or some sort of important message to be delivered to ground control or the spacecraft itself, the voice-Despcom is used.''

Ground Control: Cp.2.RR Despcom Controller: C.5.17;5684992003894-N6-NSP.RR Ground Control: Tp.RR Despcom Controller: D.RR Ground Control: Fn.Vp.RR Despcom Controller: Vi.m2.RR

''In this example, Ground Control establishes contact with "Cp". A "2" is added to indicate Ground Control wants the tracking information of the spacecraft. The Despcom Controller responds with both tracks, and spacecraft of status. A "RR" is added as a replacement for "over". Ground Control then wants a follow-up by means of Voice-Despcom communication. This is granted, and the Despcom Controller indicates that it will take 2 minutes to get the Voice-Despcom up and running.''

Example of voice-Despcom communication
"Despcontrol here. What is the problem?" "Delay 28 min after entering 58. Second man on commport." "Granted. Reason?" "Three vehicles struggling to exit deep. 67 wants you to be additional stand-by."

Ground Control wants the spacecraft to remain in deep space for an additional 28 minutes to aid in communicating with spacecraft that is struggling with exiting deep space.