All Known Communications Array

All Known Communications Array (AKCA)

Not as famous or glamorous as translocator cannons, Trans Dim shields , this piece of technology is pure Union tech. Not based on any previous  tech, not retro

engineered but first developed by the Union Army Signal Corps and refined over 3000 years  and with the input of the finest Union engineers and scientists from many member species (and core technology of the similar impressive ALLCOMM MODULE )

the AKCA is capable of receiving and sending in all knowncommunication methods (TLFAX, Tachyon Radio , Myon Corresponder , electro magnetic spectra (all known channels) GalNet , GalCom ,Gravimetric Communicatio n and the latest models include Leedei Psi Radio.

AKCAs are part of every Union Border Marker Buoy, every Union base and outpost and many Repeater buoys. The more compact sister system the ALLCOMM MODULE, is part of every Union ship. A civilian version can be found on nearly every ship with Union registration.

Most AKCA are fully automated and do not require manual interference and monitor all communication all the time. The ALLCOMM MODULE is more complex and requires a fully trained Communication Officer to be used with all capabilities it offers.

The AKCA arrays under Union control (not the civilian models) are interlinked and form the Union Signal Intelligence network.

Very large and very powerfull AKCAs are almost always part of forward listening stations.

(Since 5033  it is estimated over 80 % of Kermac communication was fully intercepted and analyzed after the Psi Listeners (Leedei / Saresii ) were added to intercept Long Range Telepath messages.