The Super-Luminal Communications Network

When the decision to cut communication with the Inner Sphere was made, the only organization with the expertise to maintain and service the HyperPulse Generators was a small corporation, SunStar Communications. This company had been contracted by the SLDF to provide parts and help maintain the HPG, while actual operations were conducted by SLDF personnel.

SunStar R&D with the help of the SLDF techs and scientists that chose to stay in the NSR, worked on realigning the generators into a communication network that allowed to the NSR to continue functioning. Eventually, they would put into use something similar to K-Series Transmitters, but on a smaller scale, with a range that stayed within the NSR.

Over time, the HPG network would be upgraded and rebuilt to allow near instantaneous communication within the state. Currently, SunStar (which is now part of the NSR) has SLC-Satellites (Super-Luminal Communications) in orbit around every system in the Republic, allowing for messages to be sent with little delay. Each satellite is large enough that it acts as a habitat for the up to 1000 personnel on board. The stations are usually positioned in a system at the edge of the planetary orbits, opposite of the K2 Gates to avoid interference. They are solely run by the SunStar Corp, but protected by NSRN forces.

The SLC-Satellites, if realigned outward, would have a range and speed easily 10 times that of the K-6 Series Transmitter in the Inner Sphere. This equates to potentially a range of 12,000 light years. It is with this system, that the NSR was able to access the HPG network and determine what systems were still active after Gray Monday.