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Hyperwave transceivers, Hypertransceivers, hyperradio transceivers,[1] or hyperwave transmitters,[2] were secure methods of interstellar communication, used aboard most warships or large private starships.[3] These were similar to subspace transceivers, but sent their signals through hyperspace, rather than realspace or subspace, giving them effectively unlimited range.[4] They were, however, limited to video and audio communication, and very expensive for the everyday use of regular citizens.[5]
Millions of hyperwave relay stations were tethered in static positions within hyperspace across the galaxy, giving rise to the term "non-mass" hyperwave transceivers, due to their lack of mass or size outside of hyperspace. These transceivers served as relay stations for messages sent across the HoloNet, and were responsible for sending Holonet messages across S-threads to locations all across the galaxy.
History
Notable users included the InterGalactic Banking Clan, aboard their Munificent-class star frigates, and the Galactic Empire, aboard their communications vessels. One was also integrated into Nute Gunray's mechno-chair.
Appearances
- Darth Plagueis (and audiobook) (Mentioned only)
- Labyrinth of Evil
- Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader (and unabridged audiobook)
- Riders of the Maelstrom (reprinted in Classic Adventures: Volume Three)
- "Emissary of the Void" (reprinted in Hyperspace: The Official Star Wars Fan Club)
- The New Jedi Order: The Final Prophecy
Sources
- Imperial Sourcebook (First mentioned) (First identified as non-mass transceiver)
- Dark Empire Sourcebook
- Imperial Sourcebook, Second Edition
- The DarkStryder Campaign (First identified as hyperwave transceiver)
- Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded
"Secrets of Mos Eisley" — Star Wars Gamer 7- Starships of the Galaxy
- Inside the Worlds of Star Wars Trilogy
- Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Incredible Cross-Sections
- Starships of the Galaxy, Saga Edition
- Galaxy at War
