The ABBOs have attacked the DDS Communications node on Delta 9 which has resulted, as the other possible route is Malau, in Starbot being cut off from the rest of the DDS' miliary network. 6 ABBO ships were destroyed in the attack though the node and an orbital dock were badly damaged. Non-encrypted traffic is still available on Starbot via the HCS network.
The DDS have accelerated existing plans to turn a couple of their Friendship 75A transports into communication relay stations. A communications module has been developed by DDS Research and will be fitted to a couple of ships within the next few days. A Panther destroyer near Saeou 6 is currently preparing to perform a similar role using its communications system so contact to Starbot can be restored. This is only a stop-gap though as only 0.5% of the usual bandwidth is available (14% will be available with the Friendship).
