Etherlink

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The Orranysis galaxy is well connected by something called the Etherlink. This digital construct is, in essence, instantaneous quantum internet. Thanks to its nature, it is reliably accessible even in the most remote part of the galaxy.

Etherlink communications are facilitated by securing both ends of a quan, or direct quantum connection. If both ends of a communication attempt possess each other's quan, they can communicate with each other directly without any trouble except encryption/decryption issues on either end. Since a direct mutual quan link is end-to-end with no physical transmission, it is virtually unhackable (except on either end, of course.)

More commonly, to communicate with a given party, a user is required to use a network connection. The user sends a message through the quan of an Etherlink nexus, which is shunted around the nexus system until it reaches a nexus with the other party’s quan and is sent to them. This is a more vulnerable method of information transit, as there is an in-between where messages can be intercepted.

The Etherlink network allows access to all kinds of data, from fun and frivolous social media platforms (of which there are many kinds) to galactic cartography critical to navigation. Distress signals are also dispersed through a specific Etherlink sub-network linking all active and registered space vessels, stations, and dispatchers.