The Birth of a Global Network
Date: June 9, 2009Time: 8:00 AMLocation: Aritra's Bedroom, Dakshin Barasat
The morning sun had barely risen, yet Aritra was already seated at his desk, coffee in one hand and his other scrolling through live updates on his laptop screen. Sales figures for Nova One were still surging, each refresh of the dashboard confirming what he had anticipated—the phone was selling faster than they could manufacture it.
Orders had surpassed 8 million units worldwide, 3 million in India alone, causing their online platform to crash twice from overwhelming demand. Retailers were pushing for more shipments, and Rajat had already sent a message urging immediate expansion of production.
Aritra let a small smirk form on his lips.
This was just the beginning.
He typed a quick response to Rajat, instructing him to increase production capacity by another 10 million units, but his focus wasn't entirely on Nova One anymore. His next move was far bigger.
5G technology was the future, and while others were only beginning to research it, he had the advantage of acquiring fully-developed, future-grade infrastructure. If he could secure advanced 5G hardware now, his company wouldn't just dominate smartphones—it would control global telecommunications.
He opened the Legendary System's Technology Store, navigating to the Semiconductor & Telecommunications category. A fresh list of futuristic components and infrastructure appeared, displaying technologies that wouldn't be available to the world for at least another decade.
Aritra carefully analyzed the options. He didn't have unlimited funds, so every purchase had to be precise and calculated.
Category: Advanced 5G Technology & Satellite Communications
Basic 5G Communication Module – $2 million per unit
Speed: 1.2 GbpsRange: 500 meters
High-Speed 5G Network Chipset – $5 million per unit
Speed: 3.5 GbpsLatency: 15 millisecondsManufacturing Requirement: 7nm Lithography Process
Ultra-Low Latency 5G Processor – $8 million per unit
Speed: 6 GbpsLatency: 3 millisecondsIntegrated AI-Based Signal Optimization
5G mmWave Antenna System – $3 million per unit
Frequency Band: 24GHz – 100GHzRange: 1.2 km
5G Core Network Server Infrastructure – $25 million
Data Processing Rate: 50 TbpsConcurrent Connections: 500,000 DevicesSelf-Optimizing AI for Traffic Management
Satellite-Based 5G System – $200 million per unit
Speed: 1 TbpsCoverage: Global (requires only 10 satellites)Latency: 0.5 millisecondsTechnology: AI-Driven Autonomous Network Optimization
Next-Gen Telecommunications Satellite – $100 million per unit
Coverage: 1/10th of the Earth per satelliteLifespan: 35 yearsEnergy Source: Self-Sustaining Nuclear MicrocoreAutonomous AI Navigation
5G AI Signal Booster – $6 million per unit
Coverage Area: 5km RadiusZero Energy Loss Transmission
Nano-Integrated 5G Security Firewall – $7 million
Security: Real-time threat detectionEncryption: Post-Quantum Secure Algorithms
Aritra exhaled, scanning through the options. The Satellite-Based 5G System was undoubtedly the most game-changing technology on the list. With just 10 satellites, he could provide high-speed internet to the entire planet, eliminating the need for traditional cell towers altogether.
But at $200 million per unit, even he couldn't afford all 10 satellites in a single purchase.
He did some mental calculations. After recent profits from Nova One, he had around $420 million in liquid funds. That meant he had to choose wisely.
He clicked on the purchase button for 2 of the Satellite-Based 5G Systems, setting him back $400 million. With just two satellites, he could already provide coverage to nearly 20% of the planet—enough to start testing and limited deployment.
But satellites alone weren't enough. He needed 5G chips and supporting infrastructure to actually integrate them into devices.
Category: Semiconductor Fabrication Machinery
7nm EUV Lithography Machine – $60 million
Wafer Throughput: 120 per hourResolution: 7nm
Advanced DUV Lithography System – $20 million
Resolution: 14nmThroughput: 200 wafers per hour
High-Energy Ion Implanter – $12 million
Usage: Precision doping for semiconductor wafers
Plasma Etching System – $8 million
Usage: High-accuracy etching for nano-scale circuits
AI-Driven Wafer Inspection System – $15 million
Ensures zero defects in chip production
Aritra didn't hesitate. He purchased one 7nm EUV Lithography Machine, one High-Energy Ion Implanter, and one AI-Driven Wafer Inspection System.
The total cost came to $87 million, leaving him with only a few million in reserves.
A notification popped up on his screen.
[Transaction Complete. Items added to System Inventory.]
His heart pounded as he leaned back. This was it.
He now owned the technology to build an independent 5G satellite network, and soon, the world would have no choice but to rely on his infrastructure.
His phone buzzed—a message from Ishita, his secretary.
"Should I arrange the production site for the new technology?"
Aritra typed back.
"Yes. Also, contact ISRO. We need launch services for our satellites."
A few minutes later, another message arrived.
"Understood. I'll also start filing patents for every component we've acquired today."
Aritra smirked, closing his laptop.
Tomorrow, his secretary would contact ISRO for the satellite launches, and the patents would lock down all his new 5G technologies.
By the time the world even realized what was happening, he would already own the future of global telecommunications.