The slow introduction of Soma into the world markets
The Controller looked at the latest reports from the nations that had yet to be united under the Community of Brave New Ford World. As he began to think of a way in which to bring money into the B.N.F.W. he played with a small bottle of Soma, then it clicked in his head like the final piece of a puzzle that had eluded him. "Of course," The Controller thought as he looked at the bottle up close, "Soma, the drug with the effects of perfect happiness without the drawbacks of other euphoria drugs, we could sell this to other nations and improve the economy of B.N.F.W." it would take a clever manipulation of the markets and the opinions of the various peoples of the world but it could be done, His Fordship then picked up his phone and made the call. A week later this commercial could be seen in all nations.
"Are you feeling sad?"
[black and white image of a young lady looking depressed is shown]
"Are you feeling tired?"
[image of the same lady tossing and turning in bed is shown]
"Are you feeling that life is just not worth the effort?"
[Close up shot of her miserable face]
"Then Soma is the answer for you."
[the black and white changes to color as the lady begins to smile]
"Developed in the B.N.F.W. this wonder drug can and will give you the sensation of being in a world of wonder and happiness, a world where everyone loves you, a place of perfect joy and peace. A drug with no side effects or damage to mind and body. Tested and proven to be the perfect recreational drug for people who want to transcend reality but do not want health risks. Soma does not require a prescription. Buy your Soma today and take a holiday off from reality now!"
~His Fordship Montecarlo Montei,
The Controller of Brave New Ford World
Zvarinograd
12-10-2003, 05:34
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Health risks, maybe not, but it still attracts abuse. Abuse means poverty. Poverty means crime. Crime means your country will be in ruin.
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Health risks, maybe not, but it still attracts abuse. Abuse means poverty. Poverty means crime. Crime means your country will be in ruin.
OOC: The people in my nation are conditioned not to abuse it.
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Health risks, maybe not, but it still attracts abuse. Abuse means poverty. Poverty means crime. Crime means your country will be in ruin.
OOC: The people in my nation are conditioned not to abuse it. People in other nations are not, and Kecha is hereby declaring Soma illegal without special Government permission in Kechan territory, we deem it to risky.
A Communication from The Controller,
I find it strange that your nation would find a drug that has no side effects "risky" for your people to use in order to be happy. Perhaps if you tried the drug yourself you would find that the Soma-Holiday is something that could (and will) do your nation good if you allow your populous to use Soma as a means in which to forget their troubles, at least for a little while and emerge feeling stronger and better because of their Holiday.
~His Fordship Montecarlo Montei,
While it is to my belief that the majority of the citizens of the Kingdom of Epilyseus are happy enough, I cannot help but feel some curiosity towards this new "substance". I would greatly appreciate it if you could perhaps send a sample of Soma to the Institution of Innovative Thinking in New Parleus, Epilseus. I would like to analyze the substance and make sure it is risk-free for myself. Perhaps, if King Orso will allow it and if it is as harmless as you claim it to be, we can start selling it through doctor's offices and drug stores, to those suffering depression.
-Wilson Armorat, Minister of Science and Technology in the Kingdom of Epilyseus
While it is to my belief that the majority of the citizens of the Kingdom of Epilyseus are happy enough, I cannot help but feel some curiosity towards this new "substance". I would greatly appreciate it if you could perhaps send a sample of Soma to the Institution of Innovative Thinking in New Parleus, Epilseus. I would like to analyze the substance and make sure it is risk-free for myself. Perhaps, if King Orso will allow it and if it is as harmless as you calim it to be, we can start selling it through doctor's offices and drug stores, to those suffering depression.
-Wilson Armorat, Minister of Science and Technology in the Kingdom of Epilyseus
Of course, a small box filled with bottles of the Soma drug have been sent with this message. (it is in tablet form)
~Danny Deo, D.N.S.D (Director of National Soma Distribution),
From Brave New Ford World
A Communication from The Controller,
I find it strange that your nation would find a drug that has no side effects "risky" for your people to use in order to be happy. Perhaps if you tried the drug yourself you would find that the Soma-Holiday is something that could (and will) do your nation good if you allow your populous to use Soma as a means in which to forget their troubles, at least for a little while and emerge feeling stronger and better because of their Holiday.
~His Fordship Montecarlo Montei, Our people are very happy as they are, we need no drugs to make us happy! that's like alchahol "The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems"
Our people are very happy as they are, we need no drugs to make us happy! that's like alchahol "The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems"
We have never had the problem of Soma Addiction, of course as we condition the children at birth not to take too much of the drug or to overuse it, is the reason why we have never had such a problem. You should consider something similar.
~His Fordship Montecarlo Montei,
The Controller of Brave New Ford World
Our people are very happy as they are, we need no drugs to make us happy! that's like alchahol "The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems"
We have never had the problem of Soma Addiction, of course as we condition the children at birth not to take too much of the drug or to overuse it, is the reason why we have never had such a problem. You should consider something similar.
~His Fordship Montecarlo Montei,
The Controller of Brave New Ford World We don't condition our people that far, most of our conditioning is physical, and a good deal of it takes place after birth.
<Provocateur Sect>
Human\\animal <Brave-New-Ford-World> flock//nation has developed recreational//enteraintment//anti-depressant drug. <Soma>
Propaganda//commercial indicates that <Soma> does no induce physical or mental damage.
The human\\animals of <Brave-New-Ford-World> have been conditioned not be become addicted//dependant on drugs. This indicates other human\\animals can be addicted to <Soma>
Aquire more information on <Soma>.
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(E-mail sent to who-ever is supposed to provide information on Soma.)
From: C.Birdy@helios.com. ((OOC: And no, this e-mail ain't real.))
To: *insert appropiate name here*
Subject: information on Soma.
Pleasant day to you, sir/ma'am.
I am mister, C.Birdy and I run a 'connection company' throughout the web.
I have been contacted by a well funded organisation who is interested in knowing more about your product, Soma.
Specifically they wish to know.
1: Cost of a month supply of Soma for 6000 people.
2: The duration of Soma's effect.
3: Does Soma affect the working ability of those who use it.
4: Are you willing to use 'go-betweens' to aid in the delivery of Soma.
5: For non-conditioned humans, how high are addiction chances.
That is all.
Pleasant day, sir/ma'am.
C.Birdy.
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<Provocateur Sect>
Alias established, chance of fooling human\\animal, unknown.
Awaiting response.
Reply Message from Assistant Director Tod Willams of the International Soma Distribution Office (I.S.D.O):
To C.Birdy,
To answer your questions.
A single bottle of Soma (which contains 65 tablets) for one person costs $25. A single Gramme of Soma (a single tablet) will give a 5-hour Soma-Holiday (or what is called in other nations a "mind trip), two Gramme's will bring a 10 hour trip, three a 15 hour trip, you do the math. One bottle for each of the 6000 people would cost about $240 ((OOC: I think)). Soma is only to be used when a person is not working as the drug will hinder a persons ability to use any sort of equipment and if the Holiday is deep enough it will keep the person in a coma-like state until the drug wears off. Addiction rates seem to vary in un-conditioned people so in nations that do not use Hypnopadia it is wisests to require some sort of doctors note before the drug is given to un-conditioned people. Yes it is possible to establish a go-between system to improve distribution of Soma in your company.
Signed,
Tod Willams, Assitant Director of the International Soma Distribution Office (I.S.D.O.)
Addiction rates seem to vary in un-conditioned people so in nations that do not use Hypnopadia it is wisests to require some sort of doctors note before the drug is given to un-conditioned people. You see!?! it is addictive! that, and the fact it put the user in a coma-like state untill it wears off makes it dangerous by our reckoning.
Addiction rates seem to vary in un-conditioned people so in nations that do not use Hypnopadia it is wisests to require some sort of doctors note before the drug is given to un-conditioned people. You see!?! it is addictive! that, and the fact it put the user in a coma-like state untill it wears off makes it dangerous by our reckoning.
OOC: That was a private message deary... No one other than me and Cybrid are aware of this fact, the only addiction that can come from Soma is purly psychological.
Addiction rates seem to vary in un-conditioned people so in nations that do not use Hypnopadia it is wisests to require some sort of doctors note before the drug is given to un-conditioned people. You see!?! it is addictive! that, and the fact it put the user in a coma-like state untill it wears off makes it dangerous by our reckoning.
OOC: That was a private message deary... No one other than me and Cybrid are aware of this fact, the only addiction that can come from Soma is purly psychological. OOC: Didn't notice that, and don't call me deary.
After closely analyzing the tablets presented to me and several of my colleagues, and after numerous tests on various subjects of different ages, weights, and heights, we have rendered Soma a potentially lethal substance, and are in the process of getting it outlawed within the great Kingdom of Epilyseus. The coma-inducing effects of the drug along with the fact that addiction is all too easy prohibits me from selling this product or "medication" if you will, in Epilysean drug stores. While we appreciate the fact that you are trying to present a new and innovative treatment to the world, we have no use for a drug such as the one you are trying to sell to the public. I thankyou for the samples, and perhaps in the near future we may settle on some other type of product. Who can really tell? With a hundred year period of isolation just being ended, King Orso is always looking to establish trade routes or alliances. Perhaps when you develop a safer product, you may contact us then. Until that time, we thank you for your services. May fate smile down on all your nation does and take you great places.
-Wilson Amorat, Minister of Science and Technology and head of the Institute of Inoovatice thinking in the Kingdom of Epilyseus
While corporate heads don't like it, the people have demanded it. Soma has been approved for distribution in Wazzu. Sales to the populace may begin when the appropriate company/nation wishes.
Of course, users may face termination (job loss, not death) if addiction interferes with work.
OOC: Basically, I'm not going to say "Wazzu buys X amount of product." Instead, think of Wazzu as a market now. Though, you may want to reduce your prices there, people have little to spend.
You may also want to start production there...workers are extremely well educated and don't have a minimum wage...and there are other laws benificial for corporations.
*The tape with message arrives at the Carmarthen Broadcasting Agency and is viewed for approval. The following letter is sent to the Corporation behind Soma*
From: Carmarthen Federal Drugs and Alcohol Administration
To: Producers/Distributors of "Soma"
Subject: Advertising and distribution of "Soma" inside Carmarthen territory.
To whom it may concern,
Please be advised that advertising approval for you commerical for your "Soma" product cannot be given.
Samples of your product would be required for testing by our FDA organisation, as well as case studies with regards to long term (10 years plus) use of the behavioural modification substance.
As a rule, Carmarthen is against public advertisement and subsidy of mood altering drugs, however, just like the other prescribable anti-depressants on the market it is possible for your product to become a prescribable substance at the consultation of a Doctor.
Regardless of the findings we make or the data you provide us with, advertising approval is firmly denied.
We thank you for your interest in the sturdy nation of Carmarthen and wish you all the best in your endeavours.
So say we, the High Council of Carmarthen, represented by Gaelan Sturgess, First Counsellor of Carmarthen.
While corporate heads don't like it, the people have demanded it. Soma has been approved for distribution in Wazzu. Sales to the populace may begin when the appropriate company/nation wishes.
Of course, users may face termination (job loss, not death) if addiction interferes with work.
OOC: Basically, I'm not going to say "Wazzu buys X amount of product." Instead, think of Wazzu as a market now. Though, you may want to reduce your prices there, people have little to spend.
You may also want to start production there...workers are extremely well educated and don't have a minimum wage...and there are other laws benificial for corporations.
Brave New Ford World has begun shipment of the Soma drug to Wazzu at a reduced price of $5 per bottle, we also have begun plans for shipping production of the drug for the Wazzu people into their nation in order to open up jobs for the Wazzu people. A lable on all the bottles warns that the drug should not be used outside the home.
~Janus Pergi, Director of Productivity
Brave New Ford World
<Provocateur Sect>
Response received from human\\animal flock//group <Brave-New-Ford-World>.
Answers are satisfactory. Make offer, set delivery course. Independent couries to bring required//desired quantity of <Soma>
Information on <Soma> indicates that when work times are accounted no more than then the requirement for 3000 individuals will be needed.
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(E-mail response to Tod Williams.)
From: C.Birdy@helios.com.
To: Tod Willams
Subject Re: information on Soma.
I thank you, sir, for your quick response. I have discussed the data you provided with the organisation that employ me for contact with you and they would like to make a monthly purchase of suffient Soma to last 3000 idviduals.
The total cost would be $720.000 each month.
Payment would wired through secure accounts each month when the transport company the organisation will be employing *Fly high on wheels* leaves to collect the Soma.
We hope that this will be acceptable.
Pleasant day, sir.
C.Birdy.
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<Provocateur Sect>
Offer transmitted to human\\animal <Brave-New-Ford-World>.
Begin making preparation to addict human\\animal\\cattle within our own region to the substance.
Acknowledge//Submit!
Praise<First-Thought\\Giver-of-Will>!
After closely analyzing the tablets presented to me and several of my colleagues, and after numerous tests on various subjects of different ages, weights, and heights, we have rendered Soma a potentially lethal substance, and are in the process of getting it outlawed within the great Kingdom of Epilyseus. The coma-inducing effects of the drug along with the fact that addiction is all too easy prohibits me from selling this product or "medication" if you will, in Epilysean drug stores. While we appreciate the fact that you are trying to present a new and innovative treatment to the world, we have no use for a drug such as the one you are trying to sell to the public. I thankyou for the samples, and perhaps in the near future we may settle on some other type of product. Who can really tell? With a hundred year period of isolation just being ended, King Orso is always looking to establish trade routes or alliances. Perhaps when you develop a safer product, you may contact us then. Until that time, we thank you for your services. May fate smile down on all your nation does and take you great places.
-Wilson Amorat, Minister of Science and Technology and head of the Institute of Inoovatice thinking in the Kingdom of Epilyseus
OOC: The coma-effects only happen if you use a large sum of the drug in one sitting and it does wear off, unless you take like 15-20 then you'll go brain dead.
To Carmarthen,
Samples of Soma have been sent to your FDA, contact us if you require more.
~Director Jeremy Williams,
Director of International Soma Distribution Office for Brave New Ford World
To C.birdy,
Shipments of Soma to your company have begun, you will be getting the first shipment within a day, we do expect payments to be made for all the Soma sent monthly. It will be a pleasure to do buissness with you.
~Tod Williams,
Assistant Director of International Soma Distribution Office for Brave New Ford World.
OOC: The coma-effects only happen if you use a large sum of the drug in one sitting and it does wear off, unless you take like 15-20 then you'll go brain dead.
OOC: Which is exactly why the Minister of Science and Technology doesn't want to distribute Soma throughout Epilyseus. If people get addicted, there are bound be to dozens of deaths from over-dosing, or at least dozens of people going brain-dead.
From: Carmarthen Government, on behalf of the Carmarthen FDA
To: Director of International Soma Distribution Office; Jeremy Williams
Subject: Distribution of "Soma" within Carmarthen
Director Williams,
Thank you for the sample. The Third Great Hospital of Carmarthen, which specialises in drugs and remedies, has examined your sample and made the following recommendation:
"That the product CMSMPL-SMA001 'Soma' be allowed for distribution by prescription only, with notification that the product may produce drowsiness. It is recommended that the product be used only for depression/anxiety cases by consultation with a verified Doctor/GP. The product dosage is recommended to be within 5 pills per adult per week. We do not recommend the product for children."
Thusly we are allowing importation of 'Soma' into Carmarthen solely upon medical request.
We wish to purchase a stock of 1000 units which, upon your authorisation, shall be repackaged into small one week dosages for medically recommended use only.
Thank you for your time.
So say we, the High Council of Carmarthen, represented by Gaelan Sturgess, First Counsellor of Carmarthen.
OOC: The coma-effects only happen if you use a large sum of the drug in one sitting and it does wear off, unless you take like 15-20 then you'll go brain dead.
OOC: Which is exactly why the Minister of Science and Technology doesn't want to distribute Soma throughout Epilyseus. If people get addicted, there are bound be to dozens of deaths from over-dosing, or at least dozens of people going brain-dead.
OOC: All drugs have risks, I read about this boy who died after he took ritlain for the first time after his doctor perscribed for him, not knowing that he had an alergy to the drug. But it's your country and there is always the black market :)
To Carmarthen,
The shipment of Soma to your nation has begun, we do expect monthly payment for however much of the drug you do require. Thank you in advance.
~Peggy Law,
Secratary of the I.S.D.O.
OOC: Oh, I know. I'm just trying to play my government accordingly...the King isn't exactly the biggest risk-taker. He has trust in older contraptions, and holds newer medicines and technology in distrust. It's just his way. However you can expect to see Soma dealers popping up in the streets of my kingdom...
OOC: Oh, I know. I'm just trying to play my government accordingly...the King isn't exactly the biggest risk-taker. He has trust in older contraptions, and holds newer medicines and technology in distrust. It's just his way. However you can expect to see Soma dealers popping up in the streets of my kingdom...
OOC: This looks like a promising RP, but we should make a new thread for it.
[First Bank of Carmarthen][Electronic Funds Transfer]
****25,000cr**** [1cr = 1gc/1usd]
****Funds transferred to international agency SMA0147-085****
[Response from foreign bank: OK1][Confirmation Code: A15787]
[Text=Please find receipt of payment for 1000 units of 65 pills/unit]
[First Bank of Carmarthen][Electronic Funds Transfer]
****25,000cr**** [1cr = 1gc/1usd]
****Funds transferred to international agency SMA0147-085****
[Response from foreign bank: OK1][Confirmation Code: A15787]
[Text=Please find receipt of payment for 1000 units of 65 pills/unit]
Payment Recived.
Peggy Law,
Secratary of I.S.D.O.
Seeing as Iuthia doesn't ban drugs sold within the nation only regulates them, you are free to concider Iuthia as a open market,
However, you will have to compete with the large number of drugs that can match your own in capability (though they often do have side effects).
This said, Iuthian are also conditioned from a young age, once someone has been through the complusory military service they are free to do what they like to their body, however the school systems and the military service condition these people so they are capable of resisting addiction.
Iuthia being the 450th happiest nation in the world (out of 75'000, from UN poll) most citizens will not need your drug, or any major recreational drug, even though they are free to take anything they like, they are happy enough without it.
As such I suspect that your market in Iuthia will be highly stunted, though not imposible. Also note that the National television network in Iuthia highly regulates advertisement, no hard sell technique will work.
This said, most Iuthians have a digital box and can view other channels from other nations, only we happily sell advert bloking add-ons to these boxes should they be required.
None the less a moderate supply of Soma will be sent to the drug stores of Iuthia so that we may see how the drug will do in Iuthia.
~Tod Williams,
Assistant Director of I.S.D.O.
Brave New Ford World
The Government of Thelas is temporarily banning the sale of Soma with in Thelas untill tests can be coonducted, we are unshure of how the drug wil effect the Elven brain chemical ballence.
OOC: Funny I was just re reading Brave New World while setting up my lap-top, creepy
The Government of Thelas is temporarily banning the sale of Soma with in Thelas untill tests can be coonducted, we are unshure of how the drug wil effect the Elven brain chemical ballence.
OOC: Funny I was just re reading Brave New World while setting up my lap-top, creepy
OOC: Just wait until I start mentioning the whole "Everyone belongs to everyone else" and watch the number of male forigen tourists skyrocket in B.N.F.W. :lol:
IC: Samples of Soma have been sent to your nation of Thelas so that you may perform clinical studies of Soma on elves as we have never conducted such tests.
~Ted Williams,
Assistant Director of I.S.D.O.
Brave New Ford World
Is no one else interested?