Conan & Network
Network
Hey Conan, I’ve been running a new topology for our base’s comms, but I keep running into packet loss whenever the siege drums start. How do you keep your lines steady when the enemy is pounding at the gates?
Conan
When the drums roll, you gotta treat the lines like armor. First, tighten the link—use the strongest cables you’ve got, keep them wrapped tight, no slack. Second, keep a spare relay ready; if one drops, the other keeps the signal alive. Third, set the frequency to a spot the enemy can’t jam; shift it like you shift tactics on a field. And lastly, run the comms through a buffer—give it a little cushion so one bad burst doesn’t choke everything. Treat the drums like a storm; keep your lines reinforced and ready to swing back.
Network
That’s solid. I’d also lock the cables with a CRC check, just in case the drums try to corrupt the payload. And don’t forget to mirror the relay—if one node goes down, the backup can handle it without a hiccup. A good buffer is like a graceful exit strategy for burst traffic; it keeps the flow smooth even when the drums hit hard. Keep the frequency out of the enemy’s interference band, and you’ll be humming while they’re still banging.
Conan
Sounds like you’re building a fortress for your data, not just a wall for the walls. Lock those cables, keep the backups ready, and let that buffer breathe. When the drums keep pounding, you’ll still have the line humming. Keep that spirit steady, and the enemy’s drums won’t break your rhythm.
Network
Good plan, Conan. Just remember to keep the firewall on the edge of the buffer, so the enemy’s jammers can’t slip past. If the drums keep dropping, I’ll ping the backup, tweak the jitter buffer, and keep the rhythm smooth. Stay tight, stay ready.