FTL COMMUNICATIONS

i notice that in the  discussion about FTL  manned/unmanned couriers ,
that everyone is  neglecting  THE MERCHANT FLEETS.

the couriers, both private and	corporate, would be  reserved for
priority communications, and , in the traditions of  both space operas
and TRAVELLER,	be fitted out  for VIP transports too.

and these  would be restricted to  star systems deemed	worthy of having
such a courier	service.

BUT the merchant fleets, comprised of  both corporate and independently
owned  vessels, would go where there was a need to go with cargo,
passengers, mail  ( both official and private) , news, and rumors.

ditto for military vessels not assigned to courier  duties.

FTL commo would  still travel at the  speed of	a starship or unmanned
courier with all of the interesting developements that time-lag delays
had on real history when commo was at the speed of a rowed,  sailing or
steam ship!

just some  thoughts!