Chapter 28: Progress II
CH28 Progress II
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Within a year of his Proof of Concept presentation and the formal signing of the trade agreement with the DragonHold Enclave, Alex had laid down the full infrastructure for both the Telecommunication Network and the first version of the Rune-Net.
Working alongside expert Forgesmiths, Alchemists, and other skilled professionals from various lifestyle-oriented disciplines at the Enclave, Alex refined and finalised the blueprint for the first generation of Rune-Phones.
He drastically reduced the device’s size and weight, transforming it into a compact, practical artefact. He even managed to implement several long-promised features—including an ambient-charging battery, drawing energy passively from the surroundings.
This leap in Rune-Phone technology also made way for the next major innovation: Brand Segmentation.
Three distinct product lines were created, each tailored to a specific market demographic.
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The first segment was designed for the general public.
These basic models were stripped down to only the Call function and ambient energy charging. No frills, no unnecessary components.
They were manufactured to be dirt cheap—affordable enough that a working peasant family could reasonably save up for one within six months.