GalNet Channel 2

GalNet Channel 2

GalNet does not operate on the same principles as radio waves, but calling the different choices channels has become a generally used and accepted term.

GalNet Channel 2 is the official News Channel of the Union.

While Channel 1 is exclusive to the Assembly, and broadcasts Assembly proceedings around the clock life and unedited.

Channel 2 is a hosted News channel with various program sections.


 * At the begin of every hour there is a 30 minutes hosted new cast.
 * Followed by a 20 minutes Armed Forces Segment
 * Followed by a 30 minutes Union wide Social Events segment
 * Followed by a 20 minutes Union wide Sports segment.  [1]

There are also special programs and news events that change the standard program. Such as Union wide votes, Union Week events, Ship naming contests etc.

Channel 1 and 2 are non interactive (But have interactive links to sub sections) Channel 1 and two are transmitted in Virtu, 3D, 2D and Audio. (GalNet terminals and receivers usually have a translation function to translate the content in the prefered language of the receiver.

Channel 2 is commercial free and does not offer political or social commentaries. (GalNet users have many choices receiving the news with commentaries and editorial views)

GalNet users can of course expand and follow sub segments for more indepth coverage of a particular subject.

[1] Based on the 100 min standard hour.