NationStates Jolt Archive

Earlier this morning, Blacktower officials declared that they have begun funding for a project idea where the skies the limit... literally. The plan entails several small floating colonies that will be used to house the ever growing population of Blacktower. These "Cities" are said to be of Non- military function. As a gesture of peace Blacktower wishes to inform the international Community that they will be giving regular updates on the project. It has a price tag estimated at 5 Trillion dollars.

How are these Cloud Colonies kept afloat? It seems that would take an awful lot of helium to hold it up.

Anti gravity devices are on the design plan. Excact specifics are still being developed, so we will keep you informed.

(These are similar to Tanthans Floating Fortress. )

Artists rendition of the floating Cities and some of their features.


The floating cities seen from the air
http://usera.imagecave.com/Daishi/Daishi3/SkyCity3.jpg

One of the many Indoor facilities
http://usera.imagecave.com/Daishi/Daishi3/facility.jpg

Drinks at one of the Sky lounges
http://usera.imagecave.com/Daishi/Daishi3/_sky_city_martinis.jpg

OOC: Intriguing.....looks cool.

If any nations currently have a working Anti-Gravitational Device that would aid in the construction of our own, we would greatly appretiate their assistance. Elevating these massive constructions is proving to be somewhat of a hassle.

bump for internatonal attention

we are in desparate need of technology for the Anti-Gravitational drives.

(Perhaps a Future tech nation would like to supply them at a price?)

The Republic of Kyanges does have a viable Anti-grav Technology.
TG me if you are interested.

OOC:

Lol, does Tanthan's awesome "Archangel" base have anything to do with this?
This could be the start of an international trend...
..Who's flying city can fly the highest, who's is the biggest...
...oh no...

lol actually it has little to do with it. We had planned on having floating colonies for awhile, and were close to reveiling our plans when the whole Coalition attack on Tanthan problom occured. Because of this we thought it wise to delay the release until things had calmed down.

Kyanges, check your TG's

yes, we've reponded in a very informal way...
...Shoulda put "OOC" first.

we are very interested in teh technology you have presented to us Kyanges. Check your Tags. and as usual, all tech info spread through TG's is ooc :P

Kyanges we have sent you a reply in regards to your tehnology. Please respond to it as we wish to begin development of our own Anti Gravitational Drives.

Also, bump for international attention

Resent releases state that each individual Cloud City will be comprised of the following facilities:

Non-Military

-Housing complexes for 125,000 civilians
-Scientific Facilities
-Educational Facilities
-All other services available for small cities (ie: Restaraunts, Fitness areas, Parks and Rec, etc etc)
-small commercial Airstrip (housing for 5 Large passenger planes as well as 20 smaller craft)


Military


-2 Small military Airstrip (Housing for 50 small aircraft, 10 Larger aircraft)
-Housing complexes for 5,000 Military Personel
-10 SAM batteries (x10 missile launchers) (located on Civilian level)
-25 Phalanx CIWS 20mm mounts (Located on Civilian level)
-Other Military COmmand buildings



The plans state that the city is going to be 1 square mile in area at its surface, and is to be developed in a "multi-level" system. The Civilian Level is on the surface while the Military Level exsists below that. the main body of the city is planned to be 1/6 of a mile at its thickest, not including the Anti-Gravitational drive which will extend well below that, or the buildings on the surface that will extend somewhat higher.

bump