Because the energy waves used for this type of public communication traveled at the same speed as electromagnetic waves, these public communication channels existed to avoid privacy violations.
Anyone wishing to inspect a spaceship had to give notice first.
Without this public channel, the spaceship being inspected could claim it had never received the inspection notice. Any consequences that followed could then be ruled invalid by a court due to a violation of privacy.
It was like police officers on Earth having to shout first when enforcing the law, telling the other party to submit to an inspection.
They also had to ensure there was evidence proving they had done so. Otherwise, it would be a procedural violation.
Every spaceship was required to install this kind of public communication system, and it was not permitted to be turned off.
Once a signal was received on the public channel, the other party's active radar energy waves would also arrive, then bounce back.
Meanwhile, the deputy captain aboard Battleship C0066 was somewhat surprised. He had not expected there to really be an unexpected situation.
The unexpected situation had actually been relayed by a Channel Beacon, warning that the Watt had exceeded the speed limit.
Interstellar channels were enormous, and the chances of a collision in the middle of one were extremely low.
However, if a spaceship traveled too fast, it would disrupt other channel schedules, especially when passing Space Jump points or entering ports.
Any change in speed required an application to the Channel Management Department.
Naturally, the Watt had received the Space Beacon's warning, but it had not taken it seriously.
After receiving a warning, as long as it returned to its original speed within a certain distance and time limit, nothing would happen.
Besides, everyone aboard the Watt belonged to