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Looks nice doesn't it? A crystal clear pool, a peaceful setting, and a beautiful villa. Now imagine looking out from your balcony at this view.

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Like what you see? It's Vernii's answer to a lacking tourism industry. Introducing, the Galaxy City* project. It will orbit at Vernii's L3 point, directly opposite it's moon.

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The habitat cylinder will be divided into six sections, each 32 kilometers long and 3.2 kilometers wide. The diameter of the cylinder is 6.4 kilometers. The entire hull, glass sections included, will be a meter thick. The three ground panels are covered with 5 meters of topsoil at minimum, and the glass panels will be covered over with water to form shallow seas. Seven bridges will span each sea, connecting the land sections. total land space is 325 square kilometers. Normally the cylinder could house a population in the tens of millions, but this is meant as a resort, meaning that due to the temporary nature of most of it's population, it will be lower. The entire project will cost somewhere around $1 trillion USD.

For the low price of $20 billion USD, any nation that contributes to the project will receive a square kilometer of land in the station, to develop as they please. A few ideas: luxury hotels, mansions, high scale apartments and condos, night clubs, recreational facilities, and malls. It will probably be the most expensive square kilometer you're nation has ever purchased, but it'll be worth it. "Why should I invest taxpayer dollars in such a project?" you ask. Because, it will show off your nation's elite status in the world, open up new economic opportunities, and because it will show to the rest of the world and the galaxy that your nation can afford it. Besides, how many billions does your nation spend each year on star battleships and other wasteful projects that show no financial return? Your Emperor or President can't vacation on a battleship now can he?

As far as the issue of sovereignity, the land you buy will be considered your nation's soil, and your nation can develop it however it may please. The colony will be governed by a council, representing Vernii and the top 5 land owning nations in the colony, and nations with smaller amounts of land will have their own representation. For small issues, the council will decide, for major issues, a vote will be taken with each nation. With colony laws, those will be discussed later in another thread.

Your nation's wealthy and powerful will appreciate your contribution to the project. They'll get to savor the looks on their neighbors faces when they no longer have to say, "I have to get to the airport in a two hours to catch my flight to the Caribbean." Now it'll be, "I have to be at the spaceport in two hours to catch the liner to the Gregor system."


OOC: This post is getting long enough, I'll wrap everything up in the next post, detailing the advantages of the colony.

* Name thought up by Burnsian Desert, it might be permanent, might be temporary, unsure right now.

I would like to pledge 25,000,000 USD towards this project. I would like to have a place to retreat to once in awhile.

Skeelzania puts up the 20 billion USD required for a single kilometer (good-bye adult education classes). But before final transaction, let me get this straight: We can develope that plot in ANY way we like?

Vernii, check TG.

Advantages

Location
Close proximity to Earth. Just make a short hop to Alpha-Centauri (controlled by Valinon), then take the Alpha-Centauri - Gregor wormhole junction. Alpha-Centauri also has several other wormhole junctions, linking to the systems of Yalta, Cronos, and Archangel.
Close proximity to Vernii, as it's in a high orbit. At the current time, Vernii has a population of 2.356 billion, and a Frightening economy. For those who wish to visit Vernii, it offers state of the art entertainment and cultural facilities.
Gregor - Erewohn wormhole junction. Erewohn is a tropical paradise with a large population and frightening economy, but it's government is a bit restrictive, but those laws in general do not apply to foreign tourists.
Alpha-Centauri wormhole junction.

Security
Space can be considered a dangerous place, with pirates and such. Travellers to Gregor need have no fear of any attacks however, the colony will be protected by lance of heavy cruisers on station nearby. Also, Vernii is defended by several orbital fortresses, and Home Fleet. Any pirate or mercenary that attacks the system is suicidal or stupid, perhaps a mixture of both.

Affordability
While Galaxy City will undoubtably be expensive, it will most likely not be entirely out of the price range of middle class tourists. Viceroy Starlines offers decent 2nd and 3rd class rates aboard it's liners, and will be offering a direct Earth-Galaxy City route with one of it's smaller liners. Tourists are always free of course to make their own travel arrangements if it's suitable otherwise.

Current Investors
Burnsian Desert ($120 billion) 6 plots.
Northrop-Grumman Corporation ($580 billion) 29 plots.
Vernii ($100 billion) 5 plots.
Skeelzania ($20 billion) 1 plot.
IIRRAAQQII ($20 billion) 1 plot.
Liberated New Hope ($20 billion) 1 plot.
Sigis Central Control ($2 trillion) 100 plots.
The Wick ($100 billion) 5 plots.
Greenskinz ($20 billion) 1 plot.
Wulaishen ($40 billion) 2 plots.
Clan Turner $20 billion) 1 plot.
NiSora II ($40 billion) 2 plots.
Magnus Valerius ($1.7 trillion) 85 plots.
HK47 ($800 billion) 40 plots.
Cypet Cero ($60 billion) 3 plots.
Blademasters ($80 billion) 4 plots.
Daishon ($400 billion) 20 plots.
Anandan ($20 billion) 1 plot.
Bad Pickup Line ($100 billion) 5 plots.
People-H ($260 billion) 13 plots.

OOC: For those confused by my own nation in the listing, the project is being done by the Orbitals Corporation, which primarily designs and constructs orbital warehouses and factories, cargo stations, habitat spheres, asteroid mines, and so on. The government of Vernii is just buying into the project. Also, forgot to add, construction will take 2 RL weeks, and I reserve the right to refuse to sell a plot to any nation which might be bad for the colony or business.

I have pledged 25 million USD, check my post above.

Skeelzania puts up the 20 billion USD required for a single kilometer (good-bye adult education classes). But before final transaction, let me get this straight: We can develope that plot in ANY way we like?

Well, there will be a governing council as posted above. So there will probably be zoning laws enacted to prevent abuse of developing it. If your nation is planning on erecting something like, say a slaughterhouse or prison, we're not interested.

I would like to pledge 25,000,000 USD towards this project. I would like to have a place to retreat to once in awhile.

Hm, you're offering an extra 5 billion above the purchase price, unless you wish to buy 1/4 of a plot in addition.

Well, I was kind of thinking giant castle resort. Anyway, I agree to your terms, the money is being transfered now.

I would like to pledge 25,000,000 USD towards this project. I would like to have a place to retreat to once in awhile.

Hm, you're offering an extra 5 billion above the purchase price, unless you wish to buy 1/4 of a plot in addition.

Um, I'm pretty sure thats 25 million, not billion.

I would like to pledge 25,000,000 USD towards this project. I would like to have a place to retreat to once in awhile.

Hm, you're offering an extra 5 billion above the purchase price, unless you wish to buy 1/4 of a plot in addition.

Um, I'm pretty sure thats 25 million, not billion.

My mistake, give me a moment to calc how much of a plot that would buy. And give me a moment people to add new investors in, I wasn't expecting such quick replies.

Yes, I would like to purchase the extra land. I'm thinking of turning it into a storefront, and where people can stay (sorta like DS9 on Star Trek). I have a few colonies in the outer rim of space and this would be a good starting point.

Well, I was kind of thinking giant castle resort. Anyway, I agree to your terms, the money is being transfered now.

That would be completely fine.

OOC: I was thinking with how you phrased the question you were planning something dastardly.

Yes, I would like to purchase the extra land. I'm thinking of turning it into a storefront, and where people can stay (sorta like DS9 on Star Trek). I have a few colonies in the outer rim of space and this would be a good starting point.

You have me confused now. A square kilometer costs $20 billion USD. And Northrop, check TGs.

Well, I was kind of thinking giant castle resort. Anyway, I agree to your terms, the money is being transfered now.

That would be completely fine.

OOC: I was thinking with how you phrased the question you were planning something dastardly.

OCC: Well, since its only a kilometer the building is going to be tall. And imposing. And most likely too creepy for the kiddies. Of course it won't be to big, can't have visiting dignitaries flying out the top turret can we.

Vernii, check TGs.

Done, replied.

For a kilometer of land, we are contributing $20,000,000,000. It will be occupied by troops until we decide what we are going to do with it.

OOC: Top pic reminds me of a hotel I stayed at in Greece...

Vernii, check TGs.

For a kilometer of land, we are contributing $20,000,000,000. It will be occupied by troops until we decide what we are going to do with it.

Construction is just starting, so they'd be waiting a long time. And what do you need troops in the colony for anyway? Also, I updated the OOC section of the second post with a construction date.

NG, check TGs.

OCC: 2 weeks eh? Oh well, plenty of time to develope my castle's design then. I'm thinking Krak de Chevaliers on steroids...

For a kilometer of land, we are contributing $20,000,000,000. It will be occupied by troops until we decide what we are going to do with it.

Construction is just starting, so they'd be waiting a long time. And what do you need troops in the colony for anyway? Also, I updated the OOC section of the second post with a construction date.

Troops are going to go back and forth from our land in space, back to our nation. We will take interested parties only. They have to be members of the military. They will be trained and degreed in every aspect of space.

The troops will go there to defend. We want to see what other countries want to do with their slots before we finally know what we'll do with ours. Sending troops there isn't final, but it's an option. They will get great pay.

Vernii, check TGs.

Er, well fine. But if they ever engage in hostile activities against another nation in the colony, the People's Marines are going to show up.

This warning applies to all nations.

Orbital Corp:

My company is prepared to make an investment of up to or possibly above 25,000,000,000 USD in exchange for commercial rights to a large quantity of strategically placed restaurants, spas, condos, amusement parks, and other places of interest spread throughout this orbital habitat, whose' locations and other information shall be negotiated at a later date.

Edward Sully, TiberCorp Industries Unlimited.

LNH, that would normally be acceptable, but Vernii can't sell off commercial rights to other nation's lands. We can sell you commercial rights to the Verniian section however, and you could probably work out deals with other nations about it. Oh, NG, check TGs.

Vernii, check TGs.

Orbital Corp:

If 20,000,000,000 USD of the investment is spent upon plots throughout the habitat while the remaining 5,000,000,000 USD is spent on commercial rights to Vernii owned areas, my superiors will be pleased.

Edward Sully, TiberCorp Industries Unlimited.

It's a deal.

i know people will seriously winge at this, but i have an rp thing worked out, this will allow me a 4th colony nation. sooo

100 KM square plot in one area please: $2,000,000,000,000 wired upon confirm.


i like colony nations, i will go get i revived now...............

Added Sigis Central Control to the list.

Now some more pictures of possible vistas in the resort colony.
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Bump.

Your Emperor or President can't vacation on a battleship now can he?Semi-OOC: Actually, he can. And does.

Vernii my friend, of course the Commonwealth will be more then glad to participate. We pledge 100 billion credits,

thanks

The Wick

Thanks, and updated.

Da Greenskinz be wantin' a lots on yer big spinn' tube tingy. We give yooz fordey sacks of shiny pebbles fer da lot. Make itz right next to da Skeelzies too.

*The Orc emissary unloads a 50 pound sac of black, shiny pebbles onto the desk of the Land Distributor.*

Uh, please excuse the behavior of the Greenskinz. The Principality of Skeelzania will convert their..."currency" to the appropriate amount of money for a single lot.

Orcs....well, I suppose their money is as good as anyone else, thanks to Skeelzania anyway. And the same warning applies to them as everyone else, any hostile actions toward other nations in the resort will result in the People's Marines dropping by.

i will contribute 20,000,000 in whatever currency your using, but just to get this right on my plot i can have a resort to a strip bar, or even a millitary base, or a sanctuary honoring my people?

Well, yes. A military base would be rather useless though, and you couldn't fit a very large one onto a single plot. I don't know why you would want to, considering the "No wars inside the resort" rule, and that well, its a resort. It doesn't occupy a strategic location, it has no valuable resorces, its strategically useless. Do you still want a plot?

yeah i suspect it's a good spot to hold executions. It'll only be a small detachment that will be stationed there, just enough to keep DMW's in line and execute them. Besides after a day of killing 20 men, women, and children, just kidding about the children, they could use a nice slice of heaven. Dont you think?

OOC: For those confused by my own nation in the listing, the project is being done by the Orbitals Corporation, which primarily designs and constructs orbital warehouses and factories, cargo stations, habitat spheres, asteroid mines, and so on. The government of Vernii is just buying into the project. Also, forgot to add, construction will take 2 RL weeks, and I reserve the right to refuse to sell a plot to any nation which might be bad for the colony or business.

If your nation insists on using a plot for any reason that will be bad for business or the colony's reputation, then Orbitals Corporation will have to refuse to sell to you.

Aw, don't feel bad Turner. You could always hang out in the Greenskinz burrow, get drunk, and then wake up the next morning wondering who bit your arm off.

OCC: What in the name of all things that are holy do you people not understand about the words "Vacation Resort?" Do you occupy vacation resorts? Do you Execute people on vacation resorts? NO! You build spas, amusement parks, and sell 5 dollar bottles of water. So just shut up, put down the gun, and start building a day spa before I get angry and start REALLY insulting all of you!

Bumpity bump.

We pledge 30,000,000,000 dollars in investments to develop a resort city and air base their

OCC: What in the name of all things that are holy do you people not understand about the words "Vacation Resort?" Do you occupy vacation resorts? Do you Execute people on vacation resorts? NO! You build spas, amusement parks, and sell 5 dollar bottles of water. So just shut up, put down the gun, and start building a day spa before I get angry and start REALLY insulting all of you!

I am building a vacation resort, a resort for the .05% of my country's nobility. If they want a giant castle surronded by a near-constant street battle, their going to GET a giant castle surronded by a near-constant street battle. Together with the Greenskinz we've shelled out 40 billion just for the land, and were going to have to pay even more to bring in the materials. You develope your plot your way, we'll do it ours.

We pledge 30,000,000,000 dollars in investments to develop a resort city and air base their

That will buy 1.5 plots. Want to round it up to two plots? Just add an extra $10 billion.

40 Billion USD

alright fine i won't execute anyone on the station. i guess i could use a good vacation resort for my times off.

List updated.

OCC: What in the name of all things that are holy do you people not understand about the words "Vacation Resort?" Do you occupy vacation resorts? Do you Execute people on vacation resorts? NO! You build spas, amusement parks, and sell 5 dollar bottles of water. So just shut up, put down the gun, and start building a day spa before I get angry and start REALLY insulting all of you!

I am building a vacation resort, a resort for the .05% of my country's nobility. If they want a giant castle surronded by a near-constant street battle, their going to GET a giant castle surronded by a near-constant street battle. Together with the Greenskinz we've shelled out 40 billion just for the land, and were going to have to pay even more to bring in the materials. You develope your plot your way, we'll do it ours.

Alright, you do that. But let's see what happens to your real-estate value after you fire that first shot. Then of course, you'll have to surround your whole compound with sound-proof walls to make sure you don't bug the neighboring residents.

Oh, and if people are DYING for your amusement you'll bet your ass they're going to take the battle outside of your little plot. Trying to contain a war in a one mile square is like sitting on an active grenade and expecting to have normal bowel movements the rest of your life.

I would like to pledge $300 Billion for the endeavor, which will leave 15 plots for Valeria; there's a big budget surplus here and this could be a good place to put some of that freed money to use. They will be used for various purposes from an outpost to the development of a small town. We are also nearly complete in our space program development, and I will soon be able to take advantage of the plots.

List updated.

If there are any plots left I'd like to purchase 40 of them. So that comes out to 800 billion right?

Yes, that comes to 40 plots. And the number of plots left is on my second post on the first page. List updated.

I would like to purchase three plots. Your 60 Billion is in the mail.

Updated.

The Black Empire would like to purchase 4 plots at $80 billion.

-David Edwards, minister of peaceful territorial acquisition

Daishon pleges 400 Billion in exchange for 20 plots.

List updated. Only 113 plots left.

Sadly Anandan can only afford one plot (OOC: Luckily Anandan has puppets with lots of plots) the 20 Billion check is being wired now.

Updated.

the council so far:

Burnsian Desert 6 plots.
Vernii 5 plots.
Sigmis Central Control 100 plots.
Magnus Valerius 15 plots.
HK47 40 plots.
Daishon 20 plots.

What ever plots are left: 5 plots for 100 Billion. Instant transmission of cash now!

#tagged...

Updated. 107 plots left.

We'd like to purchase 13 plots for $260,000,000,000.

It has been quiet a while since any of the United Territorys has done anything in the international realm and we'd like to get started and this seems like a good way. We thank you and we will support the base in any ways neccery.

Gov. K. B. Kicard,
Of the People-H,

OTP-H,
Interstellar Command for U.T.O.T.P.

Updated. 94 plots left.

Bump.

flump

Bump. There are 94 plots left open to buyers.

The resort has now been finished, and is open to tourists from any nation.

The Council currently consists of:

OF the People-H: 13 plots.
Vernii: 5 plots.
Sigmis Central Control: 100 plots.
Magnus Valerius: 15 plots.
HK47: 40 plots.
Daishon: 20 plots.

The Valerian Government would like to purchase 70 more plots of the remaining plots to ensure its postion on the Council.

We have $1,400,000,000,000 in cold hard cash to purchase these additional plots.


Jacques de Languedoc
Valerian Ministry of Finance

Updated. 24 plots left.

The Northrop-Grumman Corporation would like to purchase the remaining 24 plots for $480,000,000,000.

Updated. And NG, check TGs.

Vernii, check TGs.