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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
− | The sheer size of the Imperium means that ordinary communications must depend on | + | The sheer size of the Imperium means that ordinary communications must depend on ships travelling along the main [[trade route]]s, making Regina (Regina / Spinward Marches 1910) nearly 4 years out from the Imperial [[Core Sector]]. The express boat (often abbreviated to xboat) system, cuts this by nearly 75%. Selected locations along major [[trade route]]s are established as sites for [[X-Boat Station|express boat station]]s, [[Orbital Facility|orbital facilities]] which service and refuel the xboats on their communications runs. Often an [[express boat tender]] serves as the station. |
− | The | + | The Xboat System was established by [[Arbellatra]] in [[624]], and expanded to cover the entire Imperium by [[718]]. |
− | The | + | The express boat (abbreviated X-boat) system, established originally in [[624]] and expanded to cover the entire Imperium by [[718]], cuts this communication time by nearly 75 percent. Selected locations along major trade routes are established as sites for [[X-Boat Station|express stations]], which are orbital facilities which service and refuel the X-boats on their communications runs. |
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes === | === Selected Variant Types & Classes === |