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P2P-SRB

P2P-SRB, which stands for Point to Point - Short-Ranged Broadcast, is an infrequently employed communication code. It is used in situations where communication requires an added layer of security or when direct, non-standard communication methods are necessary.   This communication method is characterized by its limited signal range, with both antenna arrays pointed directly at each other. Instead of the conventional wide-burst signal used in most communications, where signals are broadcast across a system and encrypted to maintain security, P2P-SRB narrows the signal to a direct line. This approach is cumbersome, demanding precise alignment of the antennas to facilitate communication. It is primarily reserved for extreme emergencies or situations where standard signal procedures or enhanced security are mandated. However, it comes with the challenge of maintaining antenna orientation towards the intended recipient ship, risking more significant signal loss if not executed precisely. Consequently, it offers a high level of security, but it is also a less user-friendly form of ship-to-ship communication.   Nevertheless, intercepting the signal is theoretically possible when located within the same orbital zone, though extremely unlikely unless directly in the path of the signal. Ironically, it is easier to decrypt than a conventional encrypted broadcast (+2 on the Technical scale for hacking or decryption), but only if the intercepting party has a receiver precisely positioned within the narrow path of the signal.

Aspects

Point to Point Communication within 1 System Zone
Hard to Intercept Signal
Easier than Wide-Burst Signals to Decrypt

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