Personal PDA
A pocket‑sized personal device connected to the wider station network but insulated from the shop’s official systems. It’s the private half of your life — unmonitored, informal, and shaped by curiosity rather than business need. Sideband stores your own notes, personal conversations, rumors, and details that never make it into the station’s official logs. If the Station Intranet is your desk at work, Sideband is the well‑worn notebook you carry everywhere — messy, human, and yours alone.
Story Ledger
Keeps a record of ongoing stories, gossip, and personal observations, separate from the official station record. Entries show what you’ve heard, not confirmed facts.
- Tracks Patron and Local arcs in chronological order by entry date
- Records conflicting versions of events without resolving them
- Keeps unfinished or abandoned threads visible for reference later
Private Messages
An off‑the‑record communication channel for friends, trusted customers, and contacts. These are the things people won’t send through official Secure Comms.
- Casual updates or personal greetings from regulars
- Requests for discreet favors or hard‑to‑find items
- “You didn’t hear this from me” tips and warnings