The Quantum Entanglement Network
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Many Years ago, Quantum Entanglement was discovered, and the resulting research lead to the discovery of Quantum Entanglement similarity, and the development of Quantum Communication. Otherwise known as the Quantum Engagement Network, or the QEN. Over this Network communication is possible inside a Star system with no Observable Latency. Ships and Planets, and even space stations can communicate instantly over this system. Intraship communication, and even communication with far mining platforms is Instantaneous, provided a ship carries the required QEN chip for their onboard communication.
However, this form of communication is not limitless. For Reasons unknown, Communication through the COSMIC NOISE between systems is impossible. Many researchers have speculated that this is a result of anything from heat to ancient radiation. No one really knows for Curtain the Cause of quantum breakdown. In the end, even Deep Space Exploration with SARF ships seems incapable for finding an answer for this mystery. Many, many Expeditions have been Launched into the void beyond Solar systems to better understand this Phenomena, but none has returned with an answer. With time and study, we may some day find a viable answer to this problem. . . .
Additionally, The QEN does not Function within the Drift. the Specific Reasons for this are unknown, but communication Within the drift will always be STL, or SLOWER THAN LIGHT, and does not obey the rules of the QEN.