• Address: NW Solidarity Street 7, Industrial Ring, Firetown
• Surroundings: Adjacent to the Federal Copper Plant

The Firetown Relay Station is a vital communication hub within the Shortwave Radio Network. During the Beta Age, it was operated by the Weber Communication Company, responsible for establishing and maintaining the ExoHuman Communication Grid. Since 2631, following the formation of the Federal Confederation, it is under the control of the Federal News Agency. The station ensures stable shortwave transmissions for law enforcement, administrative coordination, and public broadcasts (Beta Age only).

Unlike other relay stations that rely on solar, wind turbines and microbial fuel sources, the Firetown Relay Station is uniquely powered by the Geothermal Power Plant of Firetown, which provides a constant and highly efficient energy supply. This connection ensures uninterrupted operation, making it one of the most reliable relay stations within the ExoHuman Communication Grid. It is one of the key relay points linking Firetown to the broader ExoHuman Communication Grid, amplifying and stabilizing transmissions from Mount Atrana Communication Outpost.

The Firetown Relay Station was originally constructed in 2626 by the Weber Communication Company as part of its efforts to establish a Shortwave Communication Network that links all exohuman settlements. The station played a pivotal role in extending radio transmissions and enabling inter-settlement communication across VOI 700 D.

Following the founding of the Federal Confederation and the implementation of Communardism in 2631, the Weber Communication Company was nationalized, and the station was placed under the jurisdiction of the Federal News Agency. Since then, it has functioned as a state-controlled relay point, ensuring regulated information flow and real-time communication across settlements.

The architecture of the Firetown Relay Station Shop reflects the town's unique location in the Ralar Region of the Dark Side:

• Construction Materials: The building is constructed from volcanic stone sourced from the nearby Ralar volcano, known for its durability and resistance to harsh conditions.
• Design: The structure is utilitarian, with thick stone walls that provide insulation against Firetown's fluctuating temperatures.
• Lighting: The interior is illuminated with candles and Luminofera Dualis, a bioluminescent fungus native to VOI 700 D, which provides soft, sustainable light.
• Heating: Provided by Firetown's Federal Geothermal Power Plant.

The Firetown Relay Station is a single-story facility, built for functionality and security. It includes:

• Transmission Room: Houses the primary shortwave relay systems and backup communication equipment.
• Storage Unit: Contains spare parts, signal boosters, and repair kits for maintaining station functionality.

Outside, frigid drafts sweep down from the Ralar peaks, rattling the metal fence and carrying the distant clang of the Federal Copper Plant’s forges. A soft steam haze drifts around the station’s base, vented from the geothermal lines that power both it and the copper works next door.

Stepping through the locked gate, you’re greeted by a sudden surge of heat and the sweet. Inside, the single‑story hall feels cozy by Firetown standards: low, amber light pools on the rough stone floor, and candles flicker in recessed niches. The air hums with the steady pulse of the geothermal generators, drowning out the faint crackle of shortwave equipment. Racks of signal boosters and transmitters are arranged like sentinels beneath exposed beams. A single Technician in heavy thermal gear moves deliberately between workstations, as he consults hand‑etched logbooks. Through small, reinforced porthole windows you catch only darkness — and the orange glow of the copper plant’s furnaces — reminding you that here, communication must outlast the cold and the dark.

• Technicians (3) Rotating in a shift-model. Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of the relay station’s systems. In the Gamma Age, these technicians are under the supervision of the Federal News Agency..

Public Access:

All areas of the Relay Station are strictly off‑limits to the general public. Only the front vestibule (for official deliveries) is accessible, and even that requires prior authorization. All technical and transmission spaces require full security clearance.

Operating Hours:

The Relay Station runs 24/7, staffed by three overlapping technician shifts to guarantee uninterrupted service:

• Shift 1: 06:00–14:00
• Shift 2: 14:00–22:00
• Shift 3: 22:00–06:00

To ensure the safety and integrity of the relay station, several security measures are in place:

• Perimeter Fence: A 3-meter-high metal fence encloses the facility, deterring unauthorized access.
• Locked Gate: Access is strictly controlled, requiring authorized identification for entry.
• Restricted Access: Only authorized personnel are permitted in critical areas, such as manufacturing and storage zones. Identity verification is mandatory before granting access.
• Analog Alert System (Gamma Age Only): The station is equipped with an Analog Alert System, which is triggered in case of unauthorized entry or emergencies. The siren is directly linked to the Local Sheriff’s Office for immediate response.
• Deputy Surveillance: In the Gamma Age, Local Sheriff Deputies conduct regular patrols, ensuring security compliance and deterring potential intrusions. During the Beta Age, Guarding Troopers were responsible for patrols and station security.

The Relay Station provides a variety of gameplay opportunities, including missions involving sabotage, security breaches, and communication control.

• “Echoes of Rebellion”– At the Firetown Relay Station, one of the technician grows increasingly erratic. Late one night, she tampers with the control loops — embedding a hidden pulse in the station’s transmission stream. That signal propagates through the Shortwave Network, scrambling Guarding Bots in Firetown. Suddenly, these automatons lock down municipal buildings, take local officials hostage and broadcast demands to “liberate the exohuman essence.” Meanwhile, Combat Drones converge on the relay to protect their “leader”. With the local authorities unable to override the corrupted codes, PCs are dispatched by the Guarding Troopers to infiltrate the station’s fortified perimeter, reboot its power systems, and wrest back control of the network — before the region plunges into full‑scale bot‑driven revolt.

• ”Coded War Preparations” – While monitoring the shortwave bands of the Firetown Relay Station, a friend of the PC who works as a Technician in the Station, encrypted signal masked beneath the steady hum of the geothermal feed. The message references clandestine copper shipments rerouted to fund a secret militia in the Ralar Region. Convinced the local allotment official is corrupt and taking bribes from Ralar outlaws, he refuses to tip off the Sheriff. Instead, he slips you a copy of the raw beacon logs and begs for your help …

• Exohuman communication technology in the Beta Age
• Exohuman communication technology in the Gamma Age
• Klaus Weber
• Weber Communication Company
• Weber Broadcasting Services
• Shortwave Radio Network
• Shortwave Communication Device
• Federal News Agency

Relay Stations within the exohuman Society

• Mount Atrana Communication Outpost
• New Kourou Relay Station
• Firetown Relay Station
• Hope Relay Station
• Morningstar Relay Station