Mykonians
29-03-2005, 22:55
Greetings. My designation is H2-50. I am a second-generation humanoid Mykonian unit whose duty is to conduct dialogue with foreign representatives, a 'political interfacing unit' if you will. At the will of the Mykonian people, I come to the interstellar community with a request. We require highly skilled geneticists, specifically, skilled in cloning.
Some background into the scenario may well prove useful. Planet Mykonia was once a lush tropical world, on which a great many species flourished. Once we 'assumed control', however, our efficiency drives took a great toll on the planet as we made significant modifications to the environment.
Our first error in judgement was unregulated expulsion of toxic materials; gases, wastes, etc. It was not deemed relevant, due to the fact we are unharmed by such substances. To organics, of course, such gases spread across the atmosphere in high concentrations can cause a slow and physiologically stressful death.
Our second error was the removal of oxygen from the atmosphere. It was deemed an unnecessary risk; we do not breathe, but oxygen fuels fires. Thus the oxygen was removed.
By the time we had completed the removal of all gases which were risky and unnecessary from the atmosphere, we were left with little else other than nitrogen. The atmosphere of Mykonia is now half as thick as it once was, which has also decreased the average temperature to well below freezing. It should also be noted that stellar radiation can now permeate the atmosphere with significantly more ease than before. The oceans were also drained, and most moisture was removed, to help reduce any unwanted weather systems.
Finally, the planet was subjected to what was referred to as 'Mykofication'. Our sensory cables were distributed across the planet. This allows total control and monitoring across the whole planet, whether habited or not. In addition, the cables transfered nanites to all previously unaffected areas. These nanites set about distributing metal plating and solar panels. As of writing, 99.1% of the whole planet's surface is now completely covered. This required a greater deal of mining the nearby star systems than one may initially think.
Regardless, the process of making Planet Mykonia more efficient was not conductive to organic life. We thrive in this condition; although our positronic neural nets can function in most extremes, they are best suited to cold, dry conditions. But this planet is now wholly uninhabitable to organic life. As such, all native species have become extinct.
It is this realisation which as caused Mykonia to attempt to resurrect and study what few species we have managed to preserve samples of. Unfortunately, our central database does not include any information on genetic manipulation. We are incapable of creating clones of these species. We respectfully request extra-Mykonian scientists who are confident in their abilities to produce near-perfect clones to come to Mykonia and assist our own science units in this project. If you require compensation for this service, we have no form of currency but something can probably be arranged to your satisfaction.
It is our intention to allow the creatures to continue their existence in a specially designed eco-bubble; an area of Mykonia which will be removed of any Mykocables or metal plating, and restored to a natural environment. Our advanced shielding technologies will allow an appropriate atmosphere to be contained within, and resist most solar rays whilst still allowing it to be transparent. In addition, temperature controls will be installed and a source of natural water will be installed, sufficient to create a miniature weather system. This will allow them to exist relatively naturally for future study.
Species we have secured viable samples of include varieties of carnivores, herbivores, plantlife and a few other species we cannot identify. It is believed that these will be sufficient to start a self-contained eco-system, however it is not know for sure due to our unfamiliarity with organics.
If anybody is willing to help, please send a message either through subspace radio or with transdimensional technology, to Planet Mykonia. Thank you for your attention.
H2-50,
Mykonia
Some background into the scenario may well prove useful. Planet Mykonia was once a lush tropical world, on which a great many species flourished. Once we 'assumed control', however, our efficiency drives took a great toll on the planet as we made significant modifications to the environment.
Our first error in judgement was unregulated expulsion of toxic materials; gases, wastes, etc. It was not deemed relevant, due to the fact we are unharmed by such substances. To organics, of course, such gases spread across the atmosphere in high concentrations can cause a slow and physiologically stressful death.
Our second error was the removal of oxygen from the atmosphere. It was deemed an unnecessary risk; we do not breathe, but oxygen fuels fires. Thus the oxygen was removed.
By the time we had completed the removal of all gases which were risky and unnecessary from the atmosphere, we were left with little else other than nitrogen. The atmosphere of Mykonia is now half as thick as it once was, which has also decreased the average temperature to well below freezing. It should also be noted that stellar radiation can now permeate the atmosphere with significantly more ease than before. The oceans were also drained, and most moisture was removed, to help reduce any unwanted weather systems.
Finally, the planet was subjected to what was referred to as 'Mykofication'. Our sensory cables were distributed across the planet. This allows total control and monitoring across the whole planet, whether habited or not. In addition, the cables transfered nanites to all previously unaffected areas. These nanites set about distributing metal plating and solar panels. As of writing, 99.1% of the whole planet's surface is now completely covered. This required a greater deal of mining the nearby star systems than one may initially think.
Regardless, the process of making Planet Mykonia more efficient was not conductive to organic life. We thrive in this condition; although our positronic neural nets can function in most extremes, they are best suited to cold, dry conditions. But this planet is now wholly uninhabitable to organic life. As such, all native species have become extinct.
It is this realisation which as caused Mykonia to attempt to resurrect and study what few species we have managed to preserve samples of. Unfortunately, our central database does not include any information on genetic manipulation. We are incapable of creating clones of these species. We respectfully request extra-Mykonian scientists who are confident in their abilities to produce near-perfect clones to come to Mykonia and assist our own science units in this project. If you require compensation for this service, we have no form of currency but something can probably be arranged to your satisfaction.
It is our intention to allow the creatures to continue their existence in a specially designed eco-bubble; an area of Mykonia which will be removed of any Mykocables or metal plating, and restored to a natural environment. Our advanced shielding technologies will allow an appropriate atmosphere to be contained within, and resist most solar rays whilst still allowing it to be transparent. In addition, temperature controls will be installed and a source of natural water will be installed, sufficient to create a miniature weather system. This will allow them to exist relatively naturally for future study.
Species we have secured viable samples of include varieties of carnivores, herbivores, plantlife and a few other species we cannot identify. It is believed that these will be sufficient to start a self-contained eco-system, however it is not know for sure due to our unfamiliarity with organics.
If anybody is willing to help, please send a message either through subspace radio or with transdimensional technology, to Planet Mykonia. Thank you for your attention.
H2-50,
Mykonia