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The Dominion of Eredron has officially announced it's plans to send an unmanned spacecraft into space followed by a manned shuttle; the Consul Supreme has voiced his approval for a plan to have the Eredron flag planted on the moon within the next ten years.

The Senate voted earlier this morning on the creation of the Eredron Space Exploration Agency (ESEA) with a split vote of 260-45. Opposition was largely from the Reformist Party.

The city of Danfalls will be home to the Agency's future headquarters, with the planned launch site less than 20 minutes away. Top universities in Eredron have been conducting extensive research and planning on sending a man into space for over five years, receiving extensive grants from the government; nearly two hundred of these men will join the ranks of the ESEA, as will many from the Eredron Air Force.

The ESEA has released concept images for the unmanned spacecraft, designated ESS-1.

http://www.keplermission.com/ill/kepler_cover2.jpg

ESS-1 is scheduled for launch in two years, where it will enter into a three day orbit of the planet. The craft will help ESEA refine and correct future spacecraft designs, in order to guarantee success for the first manned space shuttle launch.

With an expected viewing audience of over thirty million, the Dominion of Eredron prepares to launch the ESS-1, an unmanned spacecraft, into an orbit of the planet.

The launch will take place at a launch site south of Danfalls, where the security precautions are overwhelming. ESEA has coordinate with the Eredron military to protect against a possible terrorist attack; defense measures have been taken to protect the spacecraft, launch site, and crowd from a variety of possible threats.

Four hours later..

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Despite initial concern and worries, the Eredron Space Exploration Agency confirmed minutes ago that ESS-1 had succesfully made its entry into space, and begun its three day orbit of Earth. No problems have arisen so far, and officials remain optimistic that the mission will be a success.

ESEA Director T. Harris also announced that the ESEA website, www.esea.er will begin broadcasting a live feed of the spacecraft's external monitors.

The first of many images has been received from the unmanned spacecraft ESS-1, which has entered the third hour of its three-day orbit.

http://legislative.nasa.gov/images/earth.jpg

The people of Eredron celebrated today, as the first Eredron spacecraft has returned, after orbiting Earth for three consecutive days. The spacecraft, ESS-1, was assigned to gather data and test the capabilities of current Eredron equipment; over 50 hours of video was recorded using various filters, approximately 3,000 images taken, and several samples of space dust collected.

The success of the ESS-1 mission will undoubtedly provide a boost to ESEA funding, as well as public interest in the program. Eredron's first manned space shuttle launch is expected to take place sometime in the next two to four years.

Official Press Release

As Consul Supreme of the Dominion of Eredron, it is my inestimable pleasure to announce that three Eredronian astronauts have successfully entered outer space aboard the space shutle ESS-2, becoming the first from Eredron to do so.

The shuttle launch occurred approximately 5:30 this morning.

To those who have offered aid and words of support for this nation as we embark on a peaceful space program, I thank you.

The Dominion of Eredron has no intentions of invading the territories of sovereign powers during times of peace.

EDIT: Person above deleted their post... :?:

ENIN

Breaking News

Good Evening. We interrupt tonight's programs to bring you this breaking news bulletin. Approximately twenty minutes ago, the ESS-1 exploded. The space shuttle was re-entering the atmosphere when ESEA lost radio contact; no details have been released as to the nature of the explosion.

A naval rescue team has been dispatched to the Southern Sea, where the ESS-1 spacecraft crashed.

Eight months later..

Eredron News & Information Network

As the ESEA investigation into the ESS-2 crash comes to its conclusion, having decided the crash resulted from mechanical failures in the cockpit, the governmental space agency is preparing once again for a space flight, and is ready to come back in full swing.

"Naturally, we grieved for the deaths of those brave men," an ESEA official said today. "However, the best way to honor the memories of those men is to go forward with what they started, not abandon it."

The Eredron Space & Exploration Agency has announced that ESS-3 will launch in 3 months, with a lofty goal: the moon.

"We realize the concerns many would have with sending another manned shuttle into space - we had concerns ourselves. That's why we've spent eight months analyzing the problems of the ESS-2. We have fixed these problems, we have [improved] upon the design, and we have taken extra measures to ensure the safety of our astronauts."

The identities of the future crewmen of the ESS-3 have not been released yet, nor have images or design schematics of the space shuttle.

Official Press Release

The Dominion of Eredron is pleased to announce to friends and nations at home and abroad that Eredron astronauts have successfully landed on the lunar surface of the moon. The team of the ESS-3, under the command of Captain P. Debroe, reached and landed on the moon two hours ago; samples and readings have been taken, and these brave astronauts are preparing to return to Earth.

ENIN - Eredron News & Information Network

Under intense pressure by the Eredron government, the Eredron Space and Exploration Agency has released details of their plans for the lunar colony, which Eredron's top scientists have been working on for over five months with the aid of international cooperation.

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Concept Photo of the Lunar Base

The Eredron space program, which has so far cost over nine hundred billion Marks, received a boost in funding and public support after a successful moon landing. Seeking to capitalize on this, Consul Supreme Drakes hurriedly created the Lunar Base Initiative, seeking to begin work on an Eredron moon colony by the end of the decade.

Although detailed schematics and information remains classified, ESEA has confirmed the base, as currently designed, will initially have the capability to house ten astronauts for two months, self-sustained. They will receive energy from stored batteries, as well as solar panels.

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Concept Photo of the Inter-Relay Communications System

The base will be able to remain in constant communication with Earth through the IRCS, which will also monitor the condition of the base, as well as the astronauts housed within.

Although an Eredron lunar colony is still years away, each day it becomes closer to a reality.

The ESEA has announced it has begun working on components and segments of Eredron's first lunar colony, designated EC-1, in the ESEA facilities at Danfalls.

The moon base, expected to be roughly 600 sq. ft in size, will be assembled in space through several space shuttle launches before being grounded on the lunar surface. Solar panels will provide the primary source of energy for the crew of 7 that the base will initially be able to support, as well as the laboratory and telescope to be housed within.

Further information to follow.

"This would be a blow to them..."

"But isn't it a civilian target?"

"They blew up 142 of our civilians with one missile in Naori...We'll take it out. I want their project halted."

"Yes, Comrade General."

OOC: Party pooper :cry: :P

OOC: Party pooper :cry: :P

OOC: COuld make things 'interesting'. :evil:

James Allard sprinted through the streets of Eredron. It has been five years since the disastrous battle against the Hordes, resulting in the death of his older brother. Now, James has forsaken his life as a mercenary and has become oddly enough a private investigator in Eredron. Four months earlier, James Allard had picked up a job from one of the widows of the astronauts killed aboard ESS-2, to find out if there was a government coverup. As time passed, James became convinced that the Eredron Space Agency was trying to cover something up, something extremely sinister. Resolved to get to the bottom of the coverup, James pulled some strings and landed with an interview with the chief manager of the Eredron Manned Lunar Program.

A young, attractive secretary led a rather disheveled appearing man into the office, and introduced him. "Sir, this is Mr. James Allard, here for the interview."

For a moment, Colonel Jones looked puzzled; he quickly remembered the interview he had agreed to participate in, and smiled. "Ah, Mr. Allard; come in, please. I'm always happy to answer any questions about this great space program."

From behind a curtain in that selfsame office, a shadowy figure glides silently. An arm is raised, a pistol pointed, a finger twice flexed. Both Colonel Jones and his would-be inquisitor cease breathing moments later.

From behind a curtain in that selfsame office, a shadowy figure glides silently. An arm is raised, a pistol pointed, a finger twice flexed. Both Colonel Jones and his would-be inquisitor cease breathing moments later.

OOC: Galandia, please do not godmod..

IC:

James Allard heard something squeak. Reacting quickly, he pushed Colonel Jones down behind the table and dived out of the room. James got up and pulled out of a hidden holster inside his vest, a revolver...

From behind a curtain in that selfsame office, a shadowy figure glides silently. An arm is raised, a pistol pointed, a finger twice flexed. Both Colonel Jones and his would-be inquisitor cease breathing moments later.

1.) I don't believe there were any curtains in that office, or any government office; we are not Oz.

2.) How were you able to get into his office; indeed, how were you able to get into the ESEA district in Danfalls, which is under military protection?

3.) Who are you?

OOC: I really am intested in your questions, FCN. This has interesting possibilities.

OOC: Thank you... Now if Galandia stops godmodding, we can create a very good rp...

From behind a curtain in that selfsame office, a shadowy figure glides silently. An arm is raised, a pistol pointed, a finger twice flexed. Both Colonel Jones and his would-be inquisitor cease breathing moments later.

OOC: Galandia, please do not godmod..

IC:

James Allard heard something squeak. Reacting quickly, he pushed Colonel Jones down behind the table and dived out of the room. James got up and pulled out of a hidden holster inside his vest, a revolver...

How DARE you accuse me of such a thing! I have plans to derail the Eredronian space program, but through a missile strike, not a god-modded assassination.

OOC: Thank you... Now if Galandia stops godmodding, we can create a very good rp...

It's not f---ing me!

Tha MODS can even check! We don't have the same IP adress or whatever!

OOC: Sorry :oops: I meant Thakan Dar... Damn are my eyes that bad!?!

IC:

"Colonel Jones, as you I am the representative for Mrs. Willowa Albrecht, widow of one of the astronauts who died on the ESS-2 spacecraft. I am authorized by Mrs. Albrecht to find out the reasons for the destruction of the ESS-2... Mrs. Albrecht demands to see the massive amount of technical papers that the Eredron Space Program wrote about the destruction..."

"Well, I'm terribly sorry, but that simply cannot be done at this time. The reports concerning the ESS-2 contain classified information that can't be released due to national security concerns.

James smirked.

"I have authorization from the Vice Interior Minister..."

He rummaged through his pockets and took out a slip of paper.

Colonel Jones frowned, looking at the paper with a puzzled expression on his face. "Vice Interior Minister? Mr. Allard, the ESEA is a federal agency under the authority of the Senate and the Consul Supreme; the investigation and its findings were carried out by the military. I'm afraid the Vice Interior Minister has little control over the ESEA."


OOC: I just had to do it.

James, albeit frustrated by Jones's rebuff, continued.

"Well then, if those don't work, I have papers here from the Vice Defense Minister, clearing me for all levels of authorization..."

Out of his coat pocket, James pulled out another slip of paper.

OOC: He's lying, Eredron, but you don't know that. The papers are very good forgries done by James's friend...

Colonel Jones shuffled in his seat as he scanned the paper. "Well, if the Minister has cleared you..."

He leaned back, eyeing Allard cautiously. "The physical evidence, and hard copies of the findings of the investigation are stored in the Military Command Center at New Eredron; you'll have to settle for the electronic copies made. Of course, I can assure both you and Mrs. Albrecht, the crash was caused by a malfunction, as was announced."

Jones stood up. "I will allow you access to a computer terminal here at these facilities to review the investigation report. Due to the highly sensitive military material contained therein, you will have to agree to close supervision."

"Agreed... Are you sure I can access everything here?" James said, feeling relieved, but kept his poker face on, "I need to make sure, so I can report back the Mrs. Albrecht... You can have all the survelliance you want..."

OOC: We can have a little altercation at the computer terminal...

"All information...relevant to your 'investigation' will be made available to you."

ENIN
News Update


The Eredron Space & Exploration Agency has announced it will be launching Eredron's first space telescope into orbit in three days at the Danfalls Launch Site. The launch will not be open for the public due to security concerns, and all airspace within 50 miles will be restricted for the duration of the launch.

Those interested can watch the launch online, at www.esea.gov/livecam .

From behind a curtain in that selfsame office, a shadowy figure glides silently. An arm is raised, a pistol pointed, a finger twice flexed. Both Colonel Jones and his would-be inquisitor cease breathing moments later.

1.) I don't believe there were any curtains in that office, or any government office; we are not Oz.

2.) How were you able to get into his office; indeed, how were you able to get into the ESEA district in Danfalls, which is under military protection?

3.) Who are you?


1 & 2 - The IC post was made in the spirit of creativity and interaction.

3 - What kind of question is that? I certainly hope it was not posted with the superiority-complex/disdain that most of the longer-standing forumites seem to exude. If you are truly interested, ask again. If not, consider the question ignored.

3: As in, I have had almost no contact with you at all and you come into an RP assassinating people.


Consul Supreme McCallister
Head of State, Dominion and Principalities of Eredron
http://www.ccadp.org/flag-trinidad.gif (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/page=display_nation/nation=eredron)

ENIN

In a repeat of the heinous attacks carried out by Galdania months ago, incendiary and depleted uranium alloy-tipped missiles struck cities across Eredron last night, consuming entire city blocks and hundreds of people; among those locations hit was the Danfalls ESEA Launch Site; a missile struck the scaffolding and rocket launcher that was to put Eredron's first space telescope into orbit; the Senate of Majorities Chamber was also hit, although no senate meeting was taking place at the same of the attack.

The Consul Supreme is said to be at a secure location.

In a short speech delivered earlier this evening, the Consul Supreme offered words of sympathy to those who had suffered at the hands of the brutal Galdanians, but promised that Eredron would not be swayed by terror.

"Our goals in Naori are noble, honorable, just. Our intentions are clear. Our determination is unwavering. So it is with our space program; we will rebuild and overcome; we will return to space."

In a short speech delivered earlier this evening, the Consul Supreme offered words of sympathy to those who had suffered at the hands of the brutal Galdanians, but promised that Eredron would not be swayed by terror.

"Our goals in Naori are noble, honorable, just. Our intentions are clear. Our determination is unwavering. So it is with our space program; we will rebuild and overcome; we will return to space."

"We will continue to thwart Eredron's attempt to establish an ORBITAL WEAPONS PLATFORM in space. We cannot allow such a 'nation' to bring such weapons to bear."
-General Vladimir Trovbytz

"We deny unconditionally and absolutely these unfounded accusations made by the warmongering Galdania; our intentions in space are peaceful, meant for the advancement of science."

"We deny unconditionally and absolutely these unfounded accusations made by the warmongering Galdania; our intentions in space are peaceful, meant for the advancement of science."

OOC: Just to say, I'm just spewing lies and propaganda here.
IC: We know that Eredron's only need for science comes from it's need to expand and conquer all in it's path.

In spite of the recent economic downturn (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=108988) that has swept the Eredronian economy, the Consul Supreme announced plans to immediately begin rebuilding the damaged launch site, adding a runway nearby for returning space shuttles. In addition, the head of the ESEA promised the space program would continue with its plans, including a lunar colony and expanding Eredron's space telescopes.

In spite of the recent economic downturn (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=108988) that has swept the Eredronian economy, the Consul Supreme announced plans to immediately begin rebuilding the damaged launch site, adding a runway nearby for returning space shuttles. In addition, the head of the ESEA promised the space program would continue with its plans, including a lunar colony and expanding Eredron's space telescopes.

"Not good, Pyotr."
"No...But, perhaos we can turn a bad situation into a good one."
"What do you mean?"
"Maybe...Maybe we could beat Eredron to the moon!"
"We haven't sent anyone into space since '66!"
"But if we restart our program, just think what we could accomplish! It could be vital to morale for the troops and the people. And just think, who wouldn't want to join a nation that has nuclear missile bases on the moon?"
"Very well then; Galdania will plant it's flag on the moon before Eredron, or I will eat my socks!"

OOC: Just to clarify, we've already put a man on the moon.

OOC: Just to clarify, we've already put a man on the moon.

D'oh! Well, we'll put TWO men on the moon!

OOC: Erm...we've already put three on the moon.

The Dominion of Eredron is pleased to announce to friends and nations at home and abroad that Eredron astronauts have successfully landed on the lunar surface of the moon. The team of the ESS-3, under the command of Captain P. Debroe, reached and landed on the moon two hours ago; samples and readings have been taken, and these brave astronauts are preparing to return to Earth.

FINE! FOUR! we'll put FOUR men on the Moon!

OOC: Alright, you've got me.

Signs of the recent Galdanian missile strike have largely disappeared as construction crews work around the clock to repair the damaged launch pad, as construction of moon base components continue.

The Consul expressed optimism about the success of this goal, in spite of a slowing economy and the threat of future Galdanian attacks.

The Eredron Space & Exploration Agency has announced space flights will resume in a month as the ESEA begins assembling Eredron's first moon colony in orbit, before grounding it on the moon.

http://phserver.physics.nps.navy.mil/hofler/images/starpad.jpg
Rebuilt launch area

We would hate for anything else to detter your space program...
We hope that you will remove your troops from Makatashi.

"Any further action taken by Galdania against non-military targets will only increase the list of grievances and crimes to be brought against the Galdanian government."

"Any further action taken by Galdania against non-military targets will only increase the list of grievances and crimes to be brought against the Galdanian government."

We still maintain that Eredron is using this 'space program' to construct some sort of military sattelite, that could potentially launch nuclear missiles or some other weapons at Galdania and it's allies.

Spare us your propaganda.

James Allard stared at the computer screen and blinked. He had been reading the report for nearly three hours now and his eyes were getting tired. James stood and stretched. Sticking his head out of the cubicle, James saw several soldiers standing in the corridor. Walking out, he motioned to the nearest one.

"Is there a printer and is there internet access?"

OOC: Oh yes, I forgot about you. :)

The soldier glanced over. "I'm sorry, but I've got orders not to let you make any printouts, or transfer any information onto a disc."

"What about internet access?"

ENIN

At a televised press conference earlier this morning, the Executive Director of the ESEA, Dr. Franklins, expressed optimism that the orbital construction of Eredron's moon base would be completed ahead of schedule and grounded on the lunar surface within two months. After a brief video stream showing the astronauts of ESS-11 in space working on the lunar base, the Director announced the project was on budget and ahead of schedule, and had proceeded without delay once the project was resumed following the missile strikes at the launch site.

Within the decade, the lunar base would be able to support hundreds of inhabitants, the Director said, as the moon colony was expanded, possibly as part of an international effort.

As part of Eredron's ongoing space program, Eredron has claimed a portion of the moon's surface as it's Sovereign Territory, upon which future colonies and expansions will be built. (See here (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=116165&highlight=).))

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Funding for the Eredron Space & Exploration Agency has increased by fifteen billion Eredronian Marks, with military spending decreasing after the restructuring, streamlining and modernization of the military reducing costs by several billions.

The additional funding is largely dedicated to maintaining and expanding the current lunar colony, upgrading the ESEA headquarters in Danfalls, as well as to fund research and development.

As work continues on the expansion of Eredron's Lunar Colony, the first of over a dozen satellites was launched into orbit this afternoon as the Inter-Relay Communications System is brought online.

The IRCS is part of ESEA's ongoing mission to expand Eredron's influence and capabilities in space. The satellites will enhance the ESEA's ability to communicate and monitor the lunar colony, while at the same time acting as long-range space telescopes. The IRCS will also add to Eredron's ability to communicate globally in real-time and to perform global surveillance.

Two satellites are scheduled to go up within the month, where they will be placed in orbit of the moon, followed by another three within three months.

Broadcast live throughout the Republic, the crew of Eredron's fortieth manned space flight educated and entertained millions of viewers from their home in the Luna Colony. After a brief tour of the base's interior, grown to over 2,500 inhabitable square feet and housing five men, Captain Smith suited up to provide the public with a glimpse of the ongoing expansion of the base, and of Mount Victory - the name given to the 130 square mile area claimed by Eredron.

The live broadcast was delivered in remarkable quality and clarity to an estimated 310 million viewers, using the new IRCS. The broadcast lasted for two hours, before the crew signed off.

Even as construction continues on the expanding lunar base, as the last of the Inter-Relay Comm. Satellites was placed in orbit, ambitious plans continue to come out of the research facilities in Danfalls, from the minds of ESEA's brightest.

Seeking ways to reduce the cost of space launches, engineers have designed a series of improved space vehicles and submitted them to the Senate and Consul.

Among them is the EXS-1, a "space plane" that will take off as a traditional plane, reaching its maximum altitude before using a rocket booster to break out into space.

Also included is the EXR, a small vehicle designed to fit inside the EXS-1's internal bay, and act as a space taxi, shuttling men and material to the lunar surface; this is a vast improvement over current protocol, which calls for a lengthy transition from shuttle to the moon.

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EXS-1

If approved, the ESEA estimates it will be three years before the EXS-1 could be launched.

Even as construction continues on the expanding lunar base, as the last of the Inter-Relay Comm. Satellites was placed in orbit, ambitious plans continue to come out of the research facilities in Danfalls, from the minds of ESEA's brightest.

Seeking ways to reduce the cost of space launches, engineers have designed a series of improved space vehicles and submitted them to the Senate and Consul.

Among them is the EXS-1, a "space plane" that will take off as a traditional plane, reaching its maximum altitude before using a rocket booster to break out into space.

Also included is the EXR, a small vehicle designed to fit inside the EXS-1's internal bay, and act as a space taxi, shuttling men and material to the lunar surface; this is a vast improvement over current protocol, which calls for a lengthy transition from shuttle to the moon.

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/space-plane-x33.jpg
EXS-1

If approved, the ESEA estimates it will be three years before the EXS-1 could be launched.

ENIN
Space & Technology News

Applauding the efforts of the Eredron Space & Exploration Agency, the Consul of the Republic announced this morning plans for nearly thirty civilians to inhabit the lunar colony for a two month period and become the first non-ESEA personnel to do so.

In his bi-yearly address to the Senate, the Consul outlined the progress of the lunar colony thus far, and the space agency's continued exploration of the solar system; among the ESEA's future projects is the launching of seventeen deep space probes, continued expansion of the lunar colony and the addition of over a square mile of above and underground fuel and supply depots, a runway and a space vehicular storage area.

Currently, the moon colony is capable of sustaining twenty inhabitants for seven months; the ESEA hopes to triple this capacity before the decade is out.