NationStates Jolt Archive

WNN (Wretchengard National News) @ 7:00, Michael Byrd reporting:

"In an event years in the making, Wretchengard today made good it's claims on the Moon. Wretchan lift shuttles today transported the first pre-constructed structures to the Archimedes crater. The Wretchan flag was raised over Lunar soil for the first time today, establishing Wretchan Luna.

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Construction is to continue on the Archimedes crater until construction is finished on the permanent dome that will cover the crater, making it habitable for humans. Construction is also scheduled to begin on the Aristillus and Autolycus craters in the near future. Wretchengard has also claimed Mare Serenitatis, but no plans have been made for construction yet.

For WNN, I'm Michael Byrd."

Julia was sipping her cup of tea, watching the news. Damn, it`s getting crowded here... Should move to the sun, or some place as empty as it...

She switched the channel. Mars news... Meh, overcrowded as well. Is there any place in sol that isn´t overcrowded?

The obvius answer was, well, 'no'. And she knew it, her thought a merely rhetorical question.

Space, is big. Really big. You just won't believe how vastly hugely mindbogglingly big it is. I mean you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist, but that's just peanuts to space. Listen...
A copy of this wholly remarkable book has been forwarded to the future commander of Wretchan Luna, with the goodwill and compliments of the Ineffable government, who wish their allies all the best on this endeavour, and offer their support in construction, transportation and defence of any of the above is required.

Good luck. Nanakaland's moon colony will help you start out.

On behalf of Wretchan Luna, I thank you all for your kind words of encouragement. We hope for a peaceful and prosperous relationship with all those with whom we share the moon.

Theobold Silverheart
Governor of Wretchan Luna

I am pleased to announce a large step in the ongoing growth of Wretchan Luna. I have approved the development of a portion of Wretchan Luna by the corporate sector. The land will be granted to Wretchan corporations for the exclusive construction of shipyards. It is still to be decided which corporations are to receive the land grant.

Theobold Silverheart
Governor of Wretchan Luna

"The Imperium would like to congratulate Wretchengard in this endeavor; and pass on to you our continued promise of goodwill and mutual prosperity. If there's anything we as a nation can do to help an ally as honored as Wretchengard in this feat, do not hesitate to ask."

--Foreign Minister Jay Reaven

The Menelmacari Isil colonial government responded to news of the Wretchen landing today with a heavy requisition of funds from Imperial slush accounts. Heavy fortifications, including additional Grand Cannon emplacements, are slated for the eastern reaches of Mare Imbrium and along the Montes Apenninus, to guard the colonial capital, Caras Copernicus, built in the crater of the same name. Large military bases are also planned for Timocharis and Manilius.

(OOC: Isil's been around for a long while now, there are other cities at Kepler, Fra Mauro, Eratosthenes, Pytheas, and Aristarchus.)

When asked whether there was credence to long-told rumors that Isil would make greater expansion to the south and west, culminating in additional new cities at Tycho and Grimaldi, the viceroy had no comment.

~Siri

Dear Theobold Silverheart,

I am sorry to announce that Nanakaland can no longer help Wretchan Luna due to ... complications. We will still peacefully let you stay on the moon, but Nanakan support cannot continue. I cannot express how sorry I am.

Sincerely,
Vice President Nalonis,
The Elven Vice President of Nanakaland,
Secritary of War of the Legion of Defence

Unfortunate. Ah well, I suppose we'll do just fine on our own. We always have.

Theobold Silverheart
Governor of Wretchan Luna

"The Imperium would like to congratulate Wretchengard in this endeavor; and pass on to you our continued promise of goodwill and mutual prosperity. If there's anything we as a nation can do to help an ally as honored as Wretchengard in this feat, do not hesitate to ask."

--Foreign Minister Jay Reaven

You flatter us with such words, Mr. Reaven. Actually, we will likely be contacting you in the near future concerning labour contracts. We would like Wretchan Luna fully functional as soon as possible.

Arman Grimwald
Lord of Foreign Relations

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At last, it has been decided that Maximus Naval Industries will receive the first land grant, in the Autolycus crater. MNI have assured us that they will begin construction within the year.

Theobold Silverheart
Governor of Wretchan Luna