Codian States
08-12-2004, 22:59
Fritz City - Confederacy of Codian States
Codian industry analysts had much to say today after an announcement by Kingf. Rudy Kazootie effectively slapped the Codian Space Administration in the metaphoric face. Sort of.
"In light of our recent failures [in the space industry], we have determined there is signifigant need to jump-start our efforts toward entering the global theater. To this end, I have directed [CSA Director] Paula Gagliano to put our development of the Aerial I on indefinite hold."
The Aerial I, CCS's first attempt at a satellite, embodied Kazootie's aspirations of competency and semisufficiency, both pertaining to CCS national development and his own feelings of self-loathing and pity. A long series of setbacks have virtually kept Aerial I sidelined for years - scandal rocked the fledgling CSA a decade ago when a surprise audit found that critical computer components had been removed and secretly replaced with new Sanka coffee crystals. Even after this unfortunate event was cleared up, tragedies such as spilled Tang, swing-dance accidents, and Chia-Pets popped up every few months to reveal both unsafe working conditions and unsavory characters at the Fritz Space Center north of Fritz City.
"This Confederacy needs satellite technology, and we cannot depend on those unqualified to give it to us, such as ourselves. To this end, we invite international industry to coddle, and if need be, pander to our desperate need for satellite television."
The press conference was ended abruptly when Kingf. Rudy Kazootie realized how late it was and that he hadn't yet had lunch. He concluded with a quick "shout-out" to his boys back in the cabinet, and totally went for a bite to eat with the new administrative assistant from logistics.
It looks like CCS is ready to pay through the nose for satellite technology, and hopefully the money will stop the nosebleeds.
---Wire News---
Codian industry analysts had much to say today after an announcement by Kingf. Rudy Kazootie effectively slapped the Codian Space Administration in the metaphoric face. Sort of.
"In light of our recent failures [in the space industry], we have determined there is signifigant need to jump-start our efforts toward entering the global theater. To this end, I have directed [CSA Director] Paula Gagliano to put our development of the Aerial I on indefinite hold."
The Aerial I, CCS's first attempt at a satellite, embodied Kazootie's aspirations of competency and semisufficiency, both pertaining to CCS national development and his own feelings of self-loathing and pity. A long series of setbacks have virtually kept Aerial I sidelined for years - scandal rocked the fledgling CSA a decade ago when a surprise audit found that critical computer components had been removed and secretly replaced with new Sanka coffee crystals. Even after this unfortunate event was cleared up, tragedies such as spilled Tang, swing-dance accidents, and Chia-Pets popped up every few months to reveal both unsafe working conditions and unsavory characters at the Fritz Space Center north of Fritz City.
"This Confederacy needs satellite technology, and we cannot depend on those unqualified to give it to us, such as ourselves. To this end, we invite international industry to coddle, and if need be, pander to our desperate need for satellite television."
The press conference was ended abruptly when Kingf. Rudy Kazootie realized how late it was and that he hadn't yet had lunch. He concluded with a quick "shout-out" to his boys back in the cabinet, and totally went for a bite to eat with the new administrative assistant from logistics.
It looks like CCS is ready to pay through the nose for satellite technology, and hopefully the money will stop the nosebleeds.
---Wire News---