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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''SolCast''' is the largest interplanetary broadcasting network in the Solar System, headquartered on [[Luna]] with primary transmission facilities at [[Shackleton Base]]. Founded in 2267, SolCast provides real-time entertainment, news, and data services to all inhabited worlds and stations throughout the [[Sol System]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
SolCast was established during the [[Second Colonial Expansion]] as demand grew for unified communications across the rapidly expanding human presence in the outer system. The company's breakthrough came with the development of the [[Quantum Relay Network]], allowing near-instantaneous transmission of audio-visual content across interplanetary distances.<br />
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The network's first major success was the live broadcast of the [[Europa Independence Day]] celebrations in 2271, which drew an estimated 2.3 billion viewers across all inhabited worlds.<br />
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== Operations ==<br />
=== Network Infrastructure ===<br />
SolCast operates a network of 47 major transmission stations positioned throughout the Solar System, including:<br />
* Primary Hub: [[Shackleton Base]], Luna<br />
* Secondary Hubs: [[New Geneva]] (Mars), [[Titan Central]] (Titan), [[Ceres Station]] (Ceres)<br />
* Relay Stations: Throughout the [[Asteroid Belt]] and outer system<br />
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=== Programming ===<br />
SolCast's programming includes:<br />
* '''SolNews''': 24-hour news service covering interplanetary affairs<br />
* '''Colonial Sports Network''': Broadcasting [[Zero-G Racing]], [[Martian Dome Ball]], and other popular sports<br />
* '''Deep Space Drama''': Original entertainment programming<br />
* '''Trade Winds''': Commercial and financial news for the [[Merchant Guilds]]<br />
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== Technology ==<br />
The network utilizes advanced [[quantum entanglement]] communication arrays, allowing for broadcast delays of less than 0.3 seconds to any point in the Solar System. This represents a significant improvement over traditional electromagnetic transmission, which could experience delays of several hours to the outer planets.<br />
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== Controversy ==<br />
SolCast has faced criticism from various [[Colonial Independence Movements]] for alleged bias toward [[Earth Government]] positions in its news coverage. The network maintains editorial independence but acknowledges funding from the [[Sol System Communications Authority]].<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Interplanetary Communications]]<br />
* [[Colonial Media]]<br />
* [[Quantum Relay Network]]<br />
* [[Sol System Communications Authority]]<br />
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