Federal Communications Center
| Federal Communications Center | |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Communications Hub |
| Architectural style | Modernist |
| Country |
 Nouvelle Alexandrie |
| Owner | Government of Nouvelle Alexandrie |
| Governing body | Department for National Mobilisation |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 15 |
| Floor area | 80,000 m² |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Rivera & Solis Architects |
| Main contractor | Cardenas Infrastructure Group |
The Federal Communications Center (FCC), located in the Federal District of Cardenas, is a critical communications hub for the government of Nouvelle Alexandrie. It houses vital infrastructure for national broadcasting, emergency communication, and government messaging, playing a central role in the coordination of public information and crisis management across the Federation. Overseen by the Department for National Mobilisation, the FCC is equipped with advanced facilities to manage nationwide television and radio broadcasts, including the Federal Emergency Alert System (FEAS), and ensure seamless communication during emergencies and major events. The FCC became a focal point of operations during significant events such as the Spring Crisis of 1739.
Facilities and Functions
The FCC spans 15 floors and 120,000 square meters of state-of-the-art facilities. It hosts numerous studios for television and radio broadcasts that serve the entire Federation. This includes major public broadcasting services and government communication channels. The FCC also manages the Federal Emergency Alert System (FEAS), a national public warning system utilized by federal, regional, and local authorities to deliver critical emergency information via cable, satellite, and broadcast television, as well as AM, FM, and satellite radio. The system plays a crucial role in disseminating information during natural disasters, national security threats, and other emergencies.
The building also features secure data centers, advanced telecommunications systems, and several command centers designed for real-time coordination during national crises. The facility is equipped to handle high levels of traffic and ensure redundancy for uninterrupted operations, operating a system of backup studios and other broadcast facilities in other parts of the Federation. The FCC studios and production facilities are utilized for official announcements, public service programming, and emergency broadcasts, making it a cornerstone of Nouvelle Alexandrie's information infrastructure.
Role in the Spring Crisis of 1739
The Federal Communications Center (FCC) became a strategic focal point during the Spring Crisis of 1739 when approximately 200 armed men from the III Combined Arms Corps infiltrated and seized control of the facility at 02:15 on 3.III.1739 AN. The rebels used the center to implement a communications blackout across central Cárdenas, disrupting television, radio, and telephone services in key government districts.
However, the FCC's redundant systems and emergency protocols proved crucial to maintaining partial communications during the crisis. Secondary broadcast facilities in Punta Santiago and Parap remained operational, allowing the government to maintain contact with regional authorities and military units. These backup systems proved vital when King Sinchi Roca II made his historic broadcast from Chambéry at 09:00, declaring the coup illegal and calling for military loyalty.
The center was liberated during a coordinated dawn raid at 05:30 on 4.III.1739 AN by II CAC's 808th Reconnaissance Regiment, supported by Federal Royal Guard units. The operation secured the facility with minimal damage to broadcast equipment, allowing for the immediate restoration of emergency communications networks. The successful recapture of the FCC marked a turning point in the crisis, enabling the government to counter coup propaganda and coordinate the response of loyal military units and civilian authorities.
Following the crisis, the FCC underwent significant security upgrades under the Government Communications Security Act, 1739, including the establishment of a permanent Federal Royal Guard detachment and enhanced physical and cybersecurity measures. The center's performance during the crisis led to the development of additional redundant systems and the creation of mobile emergency broadcast units stationed throughout the Federation's regions.
