Real-time tactical information of all DDS and allied space assets will now be relayed to the entire fleet using a new dedicated subspace channel called Real-Time Space Map (RTSM). The encrypted and highly concentrated data stream is updated once every second and relays to all receivers the precise location, nature, course of DDS and allied space craft but other relevant tactical information. This is information sent back to DDS GHQ via the existing subspace telemetry channel. Now this data is instantly collated, filtered and broadcast back for use by DDS ships.
This allows a DDS ship to know what else is in it's area or what is scheduled to arrive in it's area in a later date. The Dinos have been running a similar system for some years now and have found it a highly useful way of keeping track of assets. Cloaked ships will not appear on the RTSM obviously though will still be able to receive updates.
RTSM is now transmitting though ships will require modifications to their communications and navigational/tactical systems to be able to use it. Some ships have already received this such as Isometric ILU. The whole combat fleet should receive RTSM support by the end of the year. The Aritans and Raegris are also planning to add support. The DDS are in talks with the Dinos to create a bridge between RTSM and the Dinos own system though this would of course only allow the other side to see a sub-set of the information.
