Communications Relay Satellite
The Communications Relay Satellite or CRS is a specialized class VII Probe designed to be deployed by transporter by Federation starships.
The device is specifically designed to handle the transferal and relay of subspace communications in remote regions or in situations were complete communications are lost.
Just such an event took place on Stardate 2414.01.01 aboard Starbase 989. On that date the starbase lost all power when a swarm of Vexarak Spoilers invaded the base and began to consume critical power relays on the starbase.
A CRS was launched by the crew of the USS Rosenante in order to aid in establishing communication with Starbase personnel and handling the communications need of riot and disaster relief.
The Communications Relay Satellite was first seen in the joint USS Boudicca and USS Rosenante mission Just Another Saturday Night
