NationStates Jolt Archive


Parlim Announces Space Program

Parlim
16-11-2003, 13:43
At a press conference in Dras-Leona today, President Maverick announced the new space program. The following is an audiotape of the conference:

“Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my great pleasure to unveil our space program. It is our intention to set up a temporary colony on the Earth’s Moon within the next seven years. Two spacecraft are under construction. One is to land on the moon, and the other act as a ‘Conveyer Belt’, providing supplies. The purpose of this colony is purely scientific, we do not wish for a military presence on Luna for many years yet.”

“Mr. President; where are these ‘spaceships’ being developed?”

“I’m sorry, but for security purposes I cannot tell you that. I’m sure you understand.”

“Are there any plans to visit other planets in the solar system?”

“No, not at the moment. Our main goal right now is the moon.”

“When will blueprints of the ships be made available to the public?”

“As of this moment, blueprints for both ships are being made available. They are in the final stage of design, so they are not likely to change.”

“How many people will be required to man the ships?”

“The colony ship, which has been dubbed the ‘Cosmos’ has a crew of twenty, while the supply ship (called the ‘Streamliner’) with only require a crew of three, to save room for supplies.”

“Do you have an idea of how much this will cost?”

“I do not have exact figures, and I don’t want to give imprecise information.”

“When will the ‘Cosmos’ and ‘Streamliner’ be completed and ready for launch?”

“Sometime during the next seven years, all other information is sketchy at best.”

“Thank you, Mr. President. We have no further questions.”

“It was my pleasure”

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End tape. The following pictures are of the two ships:

http://www.savepic.com/freepicturehosting/is.php?i=21846&img=Bribo_type309concept3_2.jpg

http://www.savepic.com/freepicturehosting/is.php?i=21847&img=Bribo_type309concept3_3.jpg

The “Cosmos”. Note defensive weapons.

http://tauniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=364778

The “Streamliner”. Note the chain-guns on the wings for defense.

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We have devoted a good part of Parlim’s budget towards this project, though we fear it will not be enough. We ask for donations, any amount of money will be useful towards the cause. Thank you for your time.

Thanks to www.zaon.com for the pictures.
Ancient and Holy Terra
16-11-2003, 13:55
The Republic of Ancient Terra is always happy to assist young nations in starting a space program. Congress was locked in debate as to whether or not provide funding for you, until a brief speech by Emperor El' Jonson broke the deadlock. The vote to assist you with funding was passed with 946 for, 285 against, and 12 abstainees.

In response to this, an assistance package of 3 billion dollars has been secured for your space program. In addition, we are sending samples and data on our recently-discovered jet fuel, JH-917B, which provides an enormous thrust-to-weight ratio. We hope that this package assists your space program.

~Emperor El' Jonson, Leader of Ancient Terra~
~Talus Karn, Prime Minister of Ancient Terra~
~Lord Admiral Yamato Ishida, Head of the Joint Chiefs~
Parlim
16-11-2003, 14:02
The President is very gracious for your help.
Holy Latin Empire
16-11-2003, 14:03
Your first image is a nasty link error message!
Better fix, eh?
Parlim
16-11-2003, 14:06
OOC: Bah, it worked five minutes ago. I'll see if I can fix it.
Parlim
16-11-2003, 14:23
Picture Fixed.

BUMP!
Holy Latin Empire
16-11-2003, 14:27
We got some TIE Interceptors to assist you run onto trouble.
Need any assistance with funding?

Minister for Special Projects
Parlim
16-11-2003, 14:30
We are sure that military aircraft won't be needed, but funding is always helpful.

We thank you.
Holy Latin Empire
16-11-2003, 14:34
We'll donate $US10 billion towards your program on provision we get broadcast rights to the launch.
Parlim
16-11-2003, 14:44
Broadcast rights now belong to you.

Any more donations from generous nations?
Holy Latin Empire
16-11-2003, 14:47
Broadcast rights now belong to you.

Any more donations from generous nations?

Deal done. The $US 10 billion will be available within the week as soon as Special Projects clears the funds.
Parlim
16-11-2003, 14:52
Thankya.
Parlim
16-11-2003, 15:21
-=:Bump:=-
Parlim
16-11-2003, 16:49
Funding for this project is still needed.
16-11-2003, 17:01
We will fund this project in its entity, our only wish is that we may build one building on your land. For this structure we would need 2 square kilometers of ground. The specifications will remain classified for both your government and your inhabitants.
Parlim
16-11-2003, 17:08
Thank you. Materials needed for the additional module will be loaded upon the "Cosmos" upon ship completion in five years.

We wonder if you would require crew aboard our colony ship?
16-11-2003, 18:00
We would only need space for the structure's materials and 10 personell member, with their equipment.
16-11-2003, 18:07
Wintrees can offer some funding and experience in the form of our 5th (Shuttle) research and Development Group, which has just finished research and production of the D-10 Shuttle, a inter-planet transport.