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Where did you get the bit about (presumably FTL) communication with an Eship being possible?– OliphauntCommented Mar 1, 2016 at 21:02
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I do recall the portal being using during transit, but I don't recall mention of the portal being in a different state prior to emplacement. I need to re-read to find that one.– GeekyDeaksCommented Mar 1, 2016 at 21:07
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(I'm actually rereading the book now. Browsing back, the communication with the Eship seems to have been by signal-laser.)– OliphauntCommented Mar 1, 2016 at 21:07
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@Oliphaunt - The last mile appears to have been via signal laser but the omnocracy were communicating with the eship; "‘From the Administrata.’ ‘The Administrata.’ Fassin became aware that he was sounding simple-minded. ‘Via the Engineership Est-taun Zhiffir.’", the implication being that the omnocracy have an ftl communication method (e.g. the portal).– ValorumCommented Mar 1, 2016 at 21:14
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@Richard Right you are, that is pretty much implied. Thanks.– OliphauntCommented Mar 1, 2016 at 21:29
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