Announcement (year 2003 - hard modern)
The People's Republic of Calcednie is proud to announce the following scientific advancements. In addition to cloning the long extinct feather-bellied kwyjibo, Calcednian scientists have also completed the first successful cloning of a human being. Due to a welcome increase in government research spending, scientists anticipate derivative technologies will be developed in within the next 6-9 months. Calcednie maintains committed to being at the forefront of research in genetics, and this is only the beginnings of what can be accomplished.
In addition, Calcednie is actively looking for other nations wishing to trade knowledge. By focusing our efforts into our own specialties, we can accomplish much more together than apart.
And to alleviate international concerns, the first cloned human has been named Cumhal, and is being raised by his genetic parent and partner.
-Research Advisor to the Chairman, Ma'tok Singh
(OOC: Is it only war threads that get any action around here? Geez...)
Calcednian scientists have recently made another important breakthrough. Advancements in stem-cell manipulation now allow Calcednie to grow replacement organs in vitro, obviating the need for organ donations and creating a ready supply of organs for all of the people.
The Chairman has authorized this poor one to announce that Calcednie has the facilities to produce enough organs to supply other nations. Cloned organs are superior to transplants in that, as they are grown from the recipients own genes, there is no chance of rejection, and as they are freshly grown they have no previous wear and tear, allowing them to remain functional longer. The people of Calcednie look forward to working out appropriate arrangements with interested parties.
-Research Advisor to the Chairman, Ma'tok Singh
OOC: How much activity do you expect, when the majority of players live in the US, at it is around 3:00AM in Central US.
Western Asia
01-11-2003, 08:37
OOC: Correction: about 3AM at EST. Still only 1130 here on the West Coast.
IC:
Western Asia's government wishes to congratulate Calcednie on achieving the ability to grow artificial organs. We encourage you to join in the Oglethorpian-sponsored confernence on this matter, where our scientists already are preparing for a productive meeting.
We must voice concern, however, about the cloning of full human beings and wish to urge caution in this matter.
OOC: No correction, I said Central US. We have four time zones: PST, MST, CST, EST, i live in CST. Does it really matter though? It is still late here.
OOC: No correction, I said Central US. We have four time zones: PST, MST, CST, EST, i live in CST. Does it really matter though? It is still late here.
OOC: Its not like thats the only time this has been pushed to the top. Maybe i'll try again tomorrow afternoon.
Genetic parent and partner? His mother's his wife?
Genetic parent and partner? His mother's his wife?
Genetic parent and partner? His mother's his wife?
OOC: As in the partner of the genetic parent. Ie, there are two people, the genetic parent and the genetic parent's partner, who are raising Cumhal. Apologies for the confusion, didn't realize there were two grammatically correct interpretations.
OOC: Correction: about 3AM at EST. Still only 1130 here on the West Coast.
IC:
Western Asia's government wishes to congratulate Calcednie on achieving the ability to grow artificial organs. We encourage you to join in the Oglethorpian-sponsored confernence on this matter, where our scientists already are preparing for a productive meeting.
Calcednie gladly accepts your invitation, and is selecting scientists to participate in the conference now.
-Research Advisor to the Chairman, Ma'tok Singh
<Announcement: yr 2005>
Calcednie is now offering designer babies to parents, with a wide variety of traits available for specification. While the procedure is still very expensive, we expect reductions in cost as research continues.
Calcednie is certainly willing to cater to other clientele beyond our borders, and would be happy to set up clinics in nations which welcome the chance to give parents a choice in the genetic make-up of their children. This is the ultimate in reproductive freedom.
Isn't it time couples had a say in the nature of the child they'll spend over 20 years raising?
-Research Advisor to the Chairman, Ma'tok Singh