NationStates Jolt Archive

The Holy Paradisian unmanned space probe, the Trailblazer, sped along silently in outer space at a speed of 29,910 mph. Its metal surface reflecting off light from the sun, it looked like a small lit beacon in a darkness, speckled with white, red, blue, and yellow dots. Meanwhile, back on Earth in Holy Paradise, scientists monitored the data received from the Trailblazer and controlled its movements. Suddenly, an irregularity in the data from the probe was noticed by a young scientist named Mark Caleno. "What the hell?" he muttered. He printed off the data and examined it carefully. He then called for the head scientist, Prof. Larson Makot. Makot examined the data. "Turn on the probe's camera and show the graphics on the main screen, Caleno." he then said. Caleno turned on the camera, then clicked, "Project" in the menu. On the main screen, a large, orange ball with two large rings circling the ball. "Oh my God.....its...its a planet!" Makot exclaimed joyfully. "Mark! You discovered a planet! Let's name it Caleno after you." The two scientists soon announced Mark's discovery of the planet Caleno to the press. The news spreaded around the world like wildfire.

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We would wish to set up an outpost on said planet. How much would you be willing to sell 100 square miles for? We'll even throw a Stargate in!
--President Mike Kowalski

OOC: Just to let everyone know, I want people to start sending probes to find out more about the planet.

The Empire of Risban congratulates Holy Paradise on this great discovery. Once our space programs are up and running, we would like to work with Holy Paradise in the studying of this planet!
-Professor Peter Graffias, Risbanian Imperial Space Center (RISC)

We would wish to set up an outpost on said planet. How much would you be willing to sell 100 square miles for? We'll even throw a Stargate in!
--President Mike Kowalski
Although we would take the offer for about 500,000 dollars, we don't even know if the planet is suitable for settlement or even life, at that. We are still learning more about the planet. Thank you for asking though. If the planet supports settlement, we will announce such.
-President John Holtz

The Empire of Risban congratulates Holy Paradise on this great discovery. Once our space programs are up and running, we would like to work with Holy Paradise in the studying of this planet!
-Professor Peter Graffias, Risbanian Imperial Space Center (RISC)
To: Prof. Peter Graffias of Risban
From: President John Holtz of Holy Paradise
Sub:Your space program
We will help you along with such. Included with this telegram is 2.75 billion dollars for your space program. Sure that's a big chunk out of Holy Paradise's budget, but Congress has approved. We can't wait to see you in space!

The probe that discovered Caleno was soon speeding straight towards the planet after finding out there was a solid surface on it. It landed on the planet without any problems. The orange hazy atmosphere had hidden a planet definately suitable for life and settlement. Crazed Marines, we will give you 100 sq. miles for $500,000.

Although we would take the offer for about 500,000 dollars, we don't even know if the planet is suitable for settlement or even life, at that. We are still learning more about the planet. Thank you for asking though. If the planet supports settlement, we will announce such.
-President John Holtz
Trust me, we'll take it no matter what. We'll turn it inhabitable if we need to.

To: Prof. Peter Graffias of Risban
From: President John Holtz of Holy Paradise
Sub:Your space program
We will help you along with such. Included with this telegram is 2.75 billion dollars for your space program. Sure that's a big chunk out of Holy Paradise's budget, but Congress has approved. We can't wait to see you in space!


To: President John Holtz of Risban
From: Professor Peter Graffias, RISC
Re: Your space program
The Empire of Risban thanks Holy Paradise greatly for this! We will begin our first space project immediately: a probe to help explore this new planet.

Trust me, we'll take it no matter what. We'll turn it inhabitable if we need to.Well, now that the planet has been found perfect for inhabiting, you now own 100 sq. miles of the planet for free. Holy Paradise has decided it will take 674,092 sq. miles of the planet for now. The rest is up for grabs....for now.

San Lucian Space Control Center

Everyone nervously watched as Satellite IJ-0029 jettisoned its 3rd stage rocket and prepared to enter the orbit the Planet. Through all the pencil biting and sweating, everyone knew that if any of the precise calculations they had entered into the guidance computer were off by even a millimeter, the 100 million dollar probe would be completely destroyed by the harsh atmosphere of this planet.

"Final Burn-off in 5...4...3..."

By now the room was entirely silent, with dozens of eyes glazed to the main screen

" 2...1...Burn off complete, satellite is now in orbit."

Immediately everyone in the room released crys of happiness and jubilation. Cigars were lit and champagne corks flew as the men celebrated the first space launch in the history of San Lucia.

Over Planet Caleno

Orbiting at 16200 mph, IJ-0029 swiveled open the lens cover and began to take pictures of the planet's surface. In a matter of hours it would launch a smaller probe onto the planets surface to take further measurements.

Now head of the Caleno Planet Research Association, Mark Caleno made a press release:

"We have found out that although Caleno's atmosphere is dangerous on the outside, which is about 50 miles above the planet, and inward 25 miles. The top 25 miles we have found out, consists of the same materials found in the ozone layer of the planet we are currently standing on and a 5 mile thick layer of sulfuric acid, which rains down on certain parts of the planet each day, presenting a danger to all who step on this planet. The lower atmosphere and the planet itself is just like the one we stand on now."

Aboard the Ether Station Turk'al

'Holy crap is that a planet?'

'Yes'

'Should we call home about it?'

'Yes'

'Are you a yellow porpoise poopy pants?'

'Yes'

'Okay just checking.'

'Hey! That wasn't nice!'

To the government of Holy Paradise

Hi! We're looking for a planet that can be used for our extensive new genetic research programs. We understand that you happen to have some extra space. Our scans have shown a barely livable enviroment and we'd love to set up shop. We have already forwarded you a check for $500,000,000.

Thanks!
Pr. Kivan Aumagaug

Well, thank you for the check. We will help you establish about 700,000 sq miles of land. It is yours.

Thanks! We've already begun sending our labor and equipment and should have the labs up within the month. Hope you don't mind mutants!

Pr. Kivan Aumagaug

Well, now that the planet has been found perfect for inhabiting, you now own 100 sq. miles of the planet for free. Holy Paradise has decided it will take 674,092 sq. miles of the planet for now. The rest is up for grabs....for now.
Thank you. We'd also like to purchase the remainder of the planet as well. We thank you for your cooperation in this endeavour.

Thank you. We'd also like to purchase the remainder of the planet as well. We thank you for your cooperation in this endeavour.
We can't give only one person the rest of the planet. others want to settle it too. We'll give you for free 400,000 sq. miles of the planet. Here's its picture: http://www.geocities.com/funkmasterflex43/Caleno.bmp

OOC: Beautiful

IC:
That'll do.
--President Kowalski

OOC: Beautiful

OOC:Thanks, lol.

IC: 500 brave adventurers volunteered to settle Caleno. As the spacecraft carrying all of them and their needs with, they looked back down at the planet of Nationstates. It looked like a beautiful blue and green marble. They then turned towards Caleno, which was just an extremely small orange dot in the distance.

OOC: Here's what Caleno looks like to them:View of Caleno from the spacecraft (http://www.geocities.com/funkmasterflex43/Caleno2.PNG)

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