Ansible (Faster than Light Communication)

An ansible is a device that can transmit and receive information faster than the speed of light. Short for "answerable".

Examples

• 1966 Rocannon's World

  The word ansible was coined for this novel. While humans cannot travel faster than light, but can communicate over long distances with text instantly.

• 1985 Ender's Game

  Ansibles are used for Ender to control Earth's fleet from a great distance.