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EVIL Bloc constructs space station

Akimonad
21-08-2007, 20:28
EVIL Alliance Bloc constructs Hades International Space Station
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EVIL is officially announcing plans to construct a spherical space station with a diameter of 500 meters, capable of housing around 10,000 personnel.

The project should be completed within five to ten years and will be fully funded by alliance members.

The space station is intended as an orbital command center for EVIL's operations on the Earth and Moon. It will be defended by its own emplacements, as well as the New Vantanian satellite defense network and a wing of Akimonadite Delta Gliders.

HISS's expected lifespan is about fifty to seventy-five years.
Vontanas
21-08-2007, 20:59
Several weapons sattelites have been moved to the construction site, to ensure that there are no hitches in regards to foreign objects. A launch is planned soon to bring resources to the construction site and get working.

A Free Imperial official has been quoted saying, "The Hades International Space Station, or HISS, will be a stepping stone for EVIL's dominion in Space. It would serve as a repair station for various EVIL space vehicles, sattelites, rockets and the like. The FESA, or Free Empire Space Association, is devoting all of it's funds and time to working on the HISS. We expect this to be the first of many sucessful space territories. Thank you, and God bless EVIL."
Theoroshia
21-08-2007, 22:22
OOC: Is this PMT or FT? Just wondering.
British Londinium
21-08-2007, 22:27
OOC: PMT, I would think.
Vontanas
21-08-2007, 22:33
OOC: BL's right, it's PMT.
Akimonad
21-08-2007, 22:47
OOC: BL's right, it's PMT.

Rather late though. My Delta Gliders are basically souped up Space Shuttles that have missiles and can traverse to the moon.
Theoroshia
21-08-2007, 22:57
OOC: Is there a way I could buy a few Delta Gliders and use their technology to make my own?

IC:

Vera, Theoroshia - Theoroshian Space Command

With the announcement of EVIL's intent to launch it's satellite came a flurry of activity for the small, yet efficient Theoroshian Space Program. Two three year old defense satellites, capable of launching missiles and disrupting electronic emmisions (jamming, really), were being sent to defend the space station. Additionally, Theoroshia was sending up two space shuttles with construction equipment, supplies, and other needed resources.

The citizens in the nearby town of Vera would soon enjoy watching the sky light up with fire as the shuttles, as well as more defense satellites, were sent up into space.
British Londinium
21-08-2007, 23:02
OOC: It would be extremely, mindnumbingly awesome if that was EVIL headquarters for everything.
IC:

Official Londinian Communiqué

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Open Declaration:

I am immensely pleased that the forces of EVIL have taken to the 'final frontier', where we can truly, without limitation, expand as we wish.

To ensure the security of this facility, the People's Sovereign Republic will station the 92nd Spacetrooper Regiment on permanent duty onboard HISS.

Sincerely,
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The Rt. Hon. James Azzopardi, MP
Consul of British Londinium
Akimonad
21-08-2007, 23:10
OOC: Is there a way I could buy a few Delta Gliders and use their technology to make my own?

OOC: Sure. I'd sell them, but the thing they're based off of (the Delta Gliders from Orbiter Space Simulator) might make it sound unoriginal.

OOC: It would be extremely, mindnumbingly awesome if that was EVIL headquarters for everything.

It was discussed that it would be hard to shoot down, but with the defenses it should be okay. And you're entitled to make that decision.
British Londinium
21-08-2007, 23:18
OOC: If it were up to me, I'd make it our headquarters. I mean, how awesome is a giant space station?
The Warmaster
21-08-2007, 23:19
OOC: If it were up to me, I'd make it our headquarters. I mean, how awesome is a giant space station?

OOC: Don't do that, it's too easy to blow up.
Akimonad
21-08-2007, 23:24
OOC: If it were up to me, I'd make it our headquarters. I mean, how awesome is a giant space station?

We can build two more right next to the current one. That'll make it more difficult.

Of course, we should be discussing this furtively on the forum.
Aurum Domus
21-08-2007, 23:49
OOC: Can I send some undercover ADIA agents to blow it up with a bomb from the inside like the Covenant did to the MAC guns in Halo 2?
British Londinium
21-08-2007, 23:51
OOC: Can I send some undercover ADIA agents to blow it up with a bomb from the inside like the Covenant did to the MAC guns in Halo 2?

No.
Akimonad
21-08-2007, 23:55
OOC: Can I send some undercover ADIA agents to blow it up with a bomb from the inside like the Covenant did to the MAC guns in Halo 2?

Why would you blow up an under construction space station? Nothing would be gained.
Aurum Domus
21-08-2007, 23:57
OOC: For the lulz, but seriously because a giant armed space station poses a threat to global security. Blowing up an under construction space station could halt its building since it would likely cause many billions of dollars worth of damage and the investors might not want to continue poring in money.
Akimonad
22-08-2007, 00:10
OOC: For the lulz, but seriously because a giant armed space station poses a threat to global security. Blowing up an under construction space station could halt its building since it would likely cause many billions of dollars worth of damage and the investors might not want to continue poring in money.

We could just build another one...
Vontanas
22-08-2007, 00:13
OOC: Aurum, this is only going to have defensive weapons and a few offensive ones. Besides, Orbita is already heavily armed. Have you heard of God Rods? Besides, good luck getting to the already well defended construction site. After all this isn't Ze Orbital Weapon of Doom. No, we're going to get to Ze Orbital Weapon of Doom after this. We have no plans to make Ze Orbital Weapon of Doom.
The PeoplesFreedom
22-08-2007, 00:14
We could just build another one...

Ever heard of money?
Akimonad
22-08-2007, 00:19
Ever heard of money?

What about it?
1010102
22-08-2007, 00:21
OOC: it would be hard to build another one. thats why I said use a valcano lair.
Vontanas
22-08-2007, 00:22
OOC: Enough OOC stuff, take it to the forums.
Master billy
22-08-2007, 00:27
i think the space station thing sounds cool and i support there being all kinds of weapons in space it makes it easier to scare your populace into submision
Akimonad
22-08-2007, 00:33
OOC: it would be hard to build another one. thats why I said use a valcano lair.

About $190.8 Billion. According to NASA.

(The picture and description of HISS are an actual NASA concept.)
Theoroshia
22-08-2007, 00:40
190 billion? That's nothing. At the most, if all of the EVIL nations donated money, it would just be a thorn in the side of pushing to the 'final frontier'.
Izistan
22-08-2007, 00:42
OOC: Don't do that, it's too easy to blow up.

No need to blow it up. According to this handy design study I have here listing problems with existing space colony design:

"4 Rotational instability (Bernal Sphere,O’Neill Cylinders).
5 Lack of wobble control (Bernal Sphere, Lewis One, O’Neill Cylinders,
Stanford Torus).
6 Catastrophic failure modes (I believe this is engineerese for Oh Fuck) due to rotating hulls with minimal clearance to non-rotating shield mass (Lewis One, O’Neill Cylinders, Stanford Torus)."

Hades here being a Bernal Sphere, plenty of ways to kill it sans lolbomb.
Akimonad
22-08-2007, 00:45
No need to blow it up. According to this handy design study I have here listing problems with existing space colony design:

"4 Rotational instability (Bernal Sphere,O’Neill Cylinders).
5 Lack of wobble control (Bernal Sphere, Lewis One, O’Neill Cylinders,
Stanford Torus).
6 Catastrophic failure modes (I believe this is engineerese for Oh Fuck) due to rotating hulls with minimal clearance to non-rotating shield mass (Lewis One, O’Neill Cylinders, Stanford Torus)."

Hades here being a Bernal Sphere, plenty of ways to kill it sans lolbomb.

This is PMT, so I think I can safely assume that some protections have been developed.

Besides, couldn't you at the very least slap an RCS on the thing?
1010102
22-08-2007, 01:09
190 billion? That's nothing. At the most, if all of the EVIL nations donated money, it would just be a thorn in the side of pushing to the 'final frontier'.

when you add on all of the PMT goodies like brillant pebbles, railguns, missiles, and the generators to power them, it should be ten sof trillions if not a hundred. then you need to factor the laucnh costs putting it even higher.
Akimonad
22-08-2007, 01:19
when you add on all of the PMT goodies like brillant pebbles, railguns, missiles, and the generators to power them, it should be ten sof trillions if not a hundred. then you need to factor the laucnh costs putting it even higher.

Case in point. (http://www.nas.nasa.gov/Services/Education/SpaceSettlement/75SummerStudy/table6.8.gif)
Of course, that's 1975 dollars. But still feasible.
New Manth
22-08-2007, 01:39
Case in point. (http://www.nas.nasa.gov/Services/Education/SpaceSettlement/75SummerStudy/table6.8.gif)
Of course, that's 1975 dollars. But still feasible.

190.8 bn in 1975 dollars -> 753.5 bn 2006 dollars. Inflation makes a huge difference.

And that's for a, if I'm not mistaken, completely nonmilitarized space colony without any of the bells and whistles that you want to add. And I'm not sure it is the same size. And NASA was talking about a 22-year project, rushing it would increase the cost further.

All in all, lots of $.
Izistan
22-08-2007, 01:59
Besides, couldn't you at the very least slap an RCS on the thing?

I'm pretty sure it would have had RCS, I haven't been able to find my copy of The High Frontier as of late so I can't say for sure.

This is PMT, so I think I can safely assume that some protections have been developed.
Just sayin', from what I've seen folks tend to frown on "this is PMT so...", handwaving is really more suited for FT.
Akimonad
22-08-2007, 14:25
Work continues on HISS

Workers today completed installing the last part of the structure of HISS, the assortment of mirrors around the sphere's equator that direct sunlight in.

Next on the construction queue are the vital systems, such as life support.

It should be noted that there have been no delays or interruptions in the construction so far, no one has died working on HISS, and no belligerent nations have tried anything.
Vontanas
22-08-2007, 17:58
To Hades and Beyond

New Vantania sent another rocket into space today, delivering supplies and men, and taking back the first shift of workers. These workers immediantly got to work on HISS, adding layer after layer of armor. The stated reason was "to protect HISS from space debris." Once this task was done, they joined the Akimonadians working on the life support.

However, instead of returning directly to Terra, they instead made a detour to Luna. There, they dropped off drones with supplies to start construction of a Lunar colony for eventual human settlement.
Gataway
22-08-2007, 18:23
Official Imperial Message

The Imperial Government requests as to how it can assist in the construction of the HISS whether it be in the form of financial assistance or in the actual construction of modules for the station. The Imperial government hopes this gesture of good faith will help smooth over relations with members of the EVIL bloc whom the Imperial Kingdom has had troubled relations with in the past.

Tharo Sinakus
Crown Emperor of the Imperial Kingdom
Vontanas
22-08-2007, 18:33
Official Response:

The Imperial Kingdom should do both to ensure HISS is completed post haste and may become operational.
Akimonad
22-08-2007, 19:17
Meteoroid hits HISS, causes minor damage

The construction of Hades International Space Station hit its first setback today - literally.

A six-inch diameter meteoroid struck the communications array at high speed. The communications antenna was dented, and is nonfunctional.

In a statement, Akimonad Space said it already had a spare array prepared. "We must be prepared for any contingency." the release stated.

Construction is planned to have a major boost when another launch will deliver more supplies and men.

It has been rumored that the Londinians may send supplies, but so far these reports are unconfirmed.
Leafanistan
22-08-2007, 19:28
Encrypted Transmission from the General Resources Conglomerate

We'd like to remind the EVIL Bloc that the Leafanistani Integrated Storefront offers the MiG-107 'Spectrum' Starfighter, with 4 Space to Space missiles, or 4 space to space rocket pods.

A hanger full of these warbirds would be a good defensive option if it came to that.

[END]
Akimonad
22-08-2007, 19:36
Encrypted Transmission from the General Resources Conglomerate

We'd like to remind the EVIL Bloc that the Leafanistani Integrated Storefront offers the MiG-107 'Spectrum' Starfighter, with 4 Space to Space missiles, or 4 space to space rocket pods.

A hanger full of these warbirds would be a good defensive option if it came to that.

[END]

Encrypted Reply

The Autocratic Federated Empire will look into them, but we feel that our own Delta Gliders meet our needs at present.
Gataway
22-08-2007, 19:45
==Planned Launch to HISS==

The Imperial Government announced today the scheduled launch next week of a rocket to the HISS station in order to begin installing several life support components as well as temporary solar panels to provide extra power. Along with the launch the Imperial government has pledged some 1.8 billion dollars towards the project with hints of pledging more in the near future
Theoroshia
22-08-2007, 19:51
Theoroshia Releases it's Striker's to Defend HISS

Theoroshian Space Command released news today that it was planning on sending up it's new Striker class attack shuttle, which is heavily based on the Akimonadian Delta Gliders. Twenty of these vessels are planned to be sent up.

A representative from TSC gave this comment: "We here [at TSC] feel that, with the eventual launch of these gliders, Theoroshia has finally ventured into the final frontier."
Vanek Drury Brieres
23-08-2007, 13:47
OOC: When I join EVIL, you guys can use my colony on the moon for a base or something like that.

IC:

The Princes were heard today being exuberantly cheerful as the EVIL space station was being finished. "Oh man, today is a special day, as special as the creation of the VDB Moon Colony," said Thomas Vanek. The Princes were expected to give financial aid as well as workers if neccessary.
Akimonad
23-08-2007, 16:45
Monad Spaceport

"3..2..1..Liftoff."

The massive Ares V rocket sped upwards with tremendous force.

"The successful launch of Ares Four, carrying the first inhabitable components of Hades International Space Station."

The solid rocket boosters of the rocket jettisoned off, and the rest of the rocket continued upwards towards the small dot in the sky.

Space near HISS

The EDS stage of the Ares V rocket arrived shortly after. A Delta Glider was parked in orbit nearby, ready to snatch the cargo out of the EDS.

The Delta Glider docked with the cargo module, and simultaneously released the EDS, allowing it to fall back to Earth.

The Delta Glider, now with a big cylindrical thing stuck on the front of it, sped off towards HISS, which was not far away.
Vanek Drury Brieres
23-08-2007, 16:48
OOC: What can i Do?
Gataway
23-08-2007, 16:49
ooc: that post makes me laugh

The Delta Glider, now with a big cylindrical thing stuck on the front of it
Akimonad
23-08-2007, 16:57
OOC: What can i Do?

Shoot stuff up. Solar panel, computers, coffeemakers, anything.
Vontanas
23-08-2007, 17:34
OOC: VDB: get a rocket up there with supplies and start working

IC:

"Blast-off! That's right ladies and gentlemen, the rocket containing the weapons systems for HISS is soaring into Space, guarded by two jets and an airship. There it goes! Yes, as soon as those weapons are installed, Hades International will be able to start defending itself, and with the complete installation will be able to take offensive actions. Along with the weapons, there is also supplies to get working on the repair rooms, for fixing sattelites, delta gliders, and the like."

The rocket soared off, it's aerial guards escorting it as far as they could go. Soon the rocket would reach the construction site, unloading it's supplies and men, taking the shift of workers back with them. The new workers immediantly got to work. Meanwhile, the sattelites came in closer, defending the weapons while they were put in place.
The Baikov Corporation
23-08-2007, 17:47
THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS AN OFFICIAL RESPONSE FROM THE BAIKOV CORPORATION OF NEW EDEN TO THE FOUNDER AND MEMBERS OF THE E.V.I.L BLOC. ANY UNAUTHORISED VIEWING WILL RESULT IN THE HIGHEST PENALTY.
MESSAGE
To Whom It May Concern

Greetings from across the curtain. I am Alexander Baikov, Artifical Offspring of Vasily Baikov. But I will not waste your time with formalities. This transmission's purpose is to state the support of the entire Baikov Corporation, and New Eden itself. We find your organisation both impressive and alluring. We would have applied to join the E.V.I.L. Bloc, but circumstances have ceased that notion. New Eden is a young country, and one not without it's Human faults.

As such, while we are unable to permantely fund the H.I.S.S. project, which we believe will lead Mankind further into the Universe and cast off the faults of Humanity to be left with the abandoned Earth, we offer our full political support and a gift of 1'000'000 USD.

If you wish to accept this offering, please contact us with coordinates of a drop-off point. The Baikov Corporation is unable to wire the money. New Eden is a cautious community. We have encrypted a communications system within this message. We request that you use this to contact us. It will automatically terminate after being deactivated.

With best blessings,
Alexander Baikov
Director
Baikov Corporation
New Eden

END MESSAGE
Vetalia
23-08-2007, 18:02
Vetalian Space Agency Press Release

The Vetalian government has appropriated funds for us to purchase and deploy research and administrative computer systems for the station. These state-of-the art personal computers, servers, and mainframes will all work to ensure the facility is running at optimal capacity.

In addition, via a purchasing agreement with the Elektronica corporation, we will be able to deploy 12 of their supercomputers to the station. The models and peak computational capacity are as follows:

5 Электроника B112- 10 petaflop
5 Электроника B115- 30 petaflops
2 Электроника B120- 100 petaflops

This will provide the station with 400 petaflops of computation for any purpose, in addition to the amounts provided by other computers.

The Elektronika B120 is the company's newest development and one of the first supercomputers of its time* to breach the 100 petaflop level making it ideal for the needs of a major space station. Future developments will allow the company to push above and beyond this limit and VASA is committed to developing the best equipment in the world to this new station. In addition, our country will provide power storage and additional solar power arrays for the station in order to ensure reliability and continued operation under any circumstances.

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*OOC: My nation is roughly in the 2015-2017 timeframe right now
Akimonad
23-08-2007, 18:22
New module considered for HISS

A new module for HISS is in the preliminary design stages. The module being considered is a 150 foot long ICBM platform. The platform would be able to launch nuclear ICBMs as well as Khan quasiballistic antishipping missiles.

It is unclear if the platform will actually be developed or implemented.
Akimonad
23-08-2007, 18:30
Vetalian Space Agency Press Release

The Vetalian government has appropriated funds for us to purchase and deploy research and administrative computer systems for the station. These state-of-the art personal computers, servers, and mainframes will all work to ensure the facility is running at optimal capacity.

In addition, via a purchasing agreement with the Elektronica corporation, we will be able to deploy 12 of their supercomputers to the station. The models and peak computational capacity are as follows:

5 Электроника B112- 10 petaflop
5 Электроника B115- 30 petaflops
2 Электроника B120- 100 petaflops

This will provide the station with 400 petaflops of computation for any purpose, in addition to the amounts provided by other computers.

The Elektronika B120 is the company's newest development and one of the first supercomputers of its time* to breach the 100 petaflop level making it ideal for the needs of a major space station. Future developments will allow the company to push above and beyond this limit and VASA is committed to developing the best equipment in the world to this new station. In addition, our country will provide power storage and additional solar power arrays for the station in order to ensure reliability and continued operation under any circumstances.

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*OOC: My nation is roughly in the 2015-2017 timeframe right now

ADF Space is interested in working out an agreement with VASA to purchase these computers and related equipment.
Vetalia
23-08-2007, 18:43
Электроника-Elektronika

The Elektronika corporation sells its supercomputer frames on a per-teraflop basis. Each teraflop of capacity costs 650 rubles, or about $1,300 dollars. As a result, our three classes of supercomputer are priced as follows:

B112-6.5 million rubles for 10 petaflops
B115-19.5 million rubles for 30 petaflops
B120-65 million rubles for 100 petaflops

These architectures can be customized as needed for your specific computing needs. In addition, we offer the B-120/M, a specific-purpose computer capable of 550 petaflops used in molecular dynamics and protein structure simulations. This computer costs 225 million rubles due to a 30% lower cost/teraflop ratio due to its specialized hardware. The price in dollars will be finalized when the purchase is completed, based upon the current market price of Vetalian rubles on the market.

For reference, 1 ruble is currently equal to $1.89.
Akimonad
23-08-2007, 18:51
Электроника-Elektronika

The Elektronika corporation sells its supercomputer frames on a per-teraflop basis. Each teraflop of capacity costs 650 rubles, or about $1,300 dollars. As a result, our three classes of supercomputer are priced as follows:

B112-6.5 million rubles for 10 petaflops
B115-19.5 million rubles for 30 petaflops
B120-65 million rubles for 100 petaflops

These architectures can be customized as needed for your specific computing needs. In addition, we offer the B-120/M, a specific-purpose computer capable of 550 petaflops used in molecular dynamics and protein structure simulations. This computer costs 225 million rubles due to a 30% lower cost/teraflop ratio due to its specialized hardware. The price in dollars will be finalized when the purchase is completed, based upon the current market price of Vetalian rubles on the market.

For reference, 1 ruble is currently equal to $1.89.

We are prepared to purchase the previous configuration of twelve computers. The total price would come to 260 billion rubles, or $491.4 billion. For courtesy's sake, we will pay $500 billion total, for additional power systems and solar arrays as mentioned previously.
Vetalia
23-08-2007, 18:56
We are prepared to purchase the previous configuration of twelve computers. The total price would come to 260 billion rubles, or $491.4 billion. For courtesy's sake, we will pay $500 billion total, for additional power systems and solar arrays as mentioned previously.

Электроника

Your order has been approved, and the systems will be delivered to your country for transport in to orbit. Like any Elektronika product, our company offers an unlimited 10-year warranty on these computers and will provide free support and repair services in the event of a problem.

Thank you for doing business with Elektronika.
Vanek Drury Brieres
24-08-2007, 14:07
"Here we are folks! The Shuttle Tiger is being launched with furniture for the new EVIL Block Space Station! This is ABC News, LIVE from Cape Granderson, hearing the....." In the background, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, GO!! "She has launched off! She should arrive there in 1 day and dock at the VDB Moon Colony and wait for an opportunity to dock to transfer her furniture. In other news...."
Akimonad
24-08-2007, 14:32
HISS now has internet access

With the installation of computers provided by Vetalian company Elektronika, Hades International Space Station is now capable of going online.

The computers will also be automating and controlling numerous different things considered to trivial for human attention.

Some of the computers will also be used for an advanced AEGIS style combat system, in order to coordinate forces on the ground or in the air.
Gataway
24-08-2007, 14:55
===HISS Update===

Following the successful launch of the Kilo I rocket and successful installation of basic life support systems the Imperial Government is now pledging an additional 350 billion dollars towards the HISS project
Vanek Drury Brieres
24-08-2007, 15:30
News Update from the VDB

The VDB corporation Dealthy Hallows Corp. pledged to send televisions and radios to the HISS Evil Bloc Space Station today. They will get the Dealthy Hallows Satellite Prime Time Service, the best one there is provided by the DH, at no cost whatsoever. A rocket is planned to be launched next week with all of the supplies.

The Tiger Shuttle is now lifting off from the VDB Moon Colony towards the HISS Space Station to dock and deliver furniture like beds, couches, and chairs.

And the painting company Chery has decided to donate its services to painting the inside and outside of the space station. A publicly funded rocket was also sent up today with workers and supplies. The workers are expected to stay up there to continue to work on the station.


OOC: I see the station about as complete as the Death Star ll from Star Wars. How some of it is missing but most of it is complete.
Clandonia Prime
24-08-2007, 18:46
Official Clandonian Response
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Open Declaration:

His Majesty's Government is extremely concerned regarding the construction and development of the EVIL space station. Built under the guise of purely a defensive platform several components to turn it from a scientific-defensive asset have migrated to a orbital offensive satellite with nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. Until further inspections or specifics are provided about this satellite and its further purpose it will be classified as a possible hostile threat.

The installation of ICBM facilities and to carry heavy ballistic missiles such as the Khan is purely for offensive principles and we throw caution to the wind following the past actions of EVIL members. These weapon systems have therefore been deemed a threat to the Crown government, her fiscal protectorates and fellow Haven friends and neighbours. The EVIL organisation has the choice of dismantling the stations offensive weapon systems and allowing them to be inspected by Clandonian Royal Air Force and allied inspectors.


God save the King

General Sir Richard Forthing

Commanding Officer of Royal Air Force Space Command
Akimonad
24-08-2007, 19:13
Official Clandonian Response
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Open Declaration:

His Majesty's Government is extremely concerned regarding the construction and development of the EVIL space station. Built under the guise of purely a defensive platform several components to turn it from a scientific-defensive asset have migrated to a orbital offensive satellite with nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. Until further inspections or specifics are provided about this satellite and its further purpose it will be classified as a possible hostile threat.

The installation of ICBM facilities and to carry heavy ballistic missiles such as the Khan is purely for offensive principles and we throw caution to the wind following the past actions of EVIL members. These weapon systems have therefore been deemed a threat to the Crown government, her fiscal protectorates and fellow Haven friends and neighbours. The EVIL organisation has the choice of dismantling the stations offensive weapon systems and allowing them to be inspected by Clandonian Royal Air Force and allied inspectors.


God save the King

General Sir Richard Forthing

Commanding Officer of Royal Air Force Space Command

Firstly, some confusion needs cleared up: The ICBM platform was considered, but never launched. Had it been launched, I would have RP'd such a thing.

IC:

We assure Gen. Forthing that no such weapons exist on Hades International Space Station. You may inspect it yourself.

~ADF Space
No endorse
24-08-2007, 19:52
A six-inch diameter meteoroid struck the communications array at high speed. The communications antenna was dented, and is nonfunctional.

Ooc: make that "blew the communications antenna clean off," space junk moves a LOT faster than a bullet and a 6" (155mm) projectile won't be polite when it hits stuff.

Ic:

As per the Jolt Ordinances of 20XX, the Fax Machines of the world were alight once again, subjected to the endless stream of quill scribblings from the nation of No Endorse. And, as all who saw the double signature had learned, this.... was.... from.... AMNER!

Salutations Brothers and Sisters of the International Community
It has recently come to my attention that the members of the so-called 'EVIL' alliance have seen fit to attempt to construct a sort of orbital monstrosity around our serene world. This abomination is presumably for offensive uses, especially in light of the somewhat excessive number of weapons satellites clustered around it. I cannot fathom what such filth would plan above our home, but it can not be good.

Therefore, I wish to make my intentions perfectly clear to the under-developed nations who have pooled their resources for this meager attempt at demonstrating industrial might. They have exactly twenty four hours to release all blueprints and other materials related to the construction of this station and to announce their acceptance of round the clock inspection teams from the Glorious Military Junta. If, within that time frame, I have not heard back in a positive manner, I will order such action as I deem necessary to defend the purity of the essence of No Endorse. Good day.

Atal Amner
Atal Amner

ooc: whoever spots the Strangelove reference gets a cookie.
Theoroshia
24-08-2007, 20:02
Volga, Theoroshia - Theoroshian Federation Space Command
Theoroshian Federation Space Command Communique
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The TFSC Виктор (Victor) launched, creating a fiery storm underneath it as it pushed itself up into space. It was carrying numerous supplies, ranging from food to building supplies. Additionally, it's sister, the TFSC Мэри (Mary) was carrying up two Strikers, as well as it's crew. It was followed by the launch of five more defense satellites, three that were equipped with the new missile launchers and two that were equipped to jam enemy radar and electronic equipment.
Akimonad
08-09-2007, 15:48
Following the cessation of the EVIL alliance, Akimonad declares administrative authority over Hades International Space Station for the time being.

This shall be enforced by our space troopers, who will take command of the station's overall activities.
Vontanas
08-09-2007, 17:12
Official Diplomatic Telegram:
To: Akimonad
From: Great Vantania
You'll have to get through us to take it.
British Londinium
08-09-2007, 17:19
OOC: We could always make it a jointly administered space station between Aki, Vontanas, and I. 'Tis my two pence on the matter.
Akimonad
08-09-2007, 18:24
OOC: We could always make it a jointly administered space station between Aki, Vontanas, and I. 'Tis my two pence on the matter.

I suppose that would be all right.
Theoroshia
08-09-2007, 18:29
What about us?

And WTF happened to EVIL?
Kroando
08-09-2007, 18:34
[Got bullied into dissolution... you guys seriously should have fought. Questers was already backing you, I was about to... and as soon as I get my post half written... BAM! Surrender. Pffff...]

Official Inquiry to Purchase Space Station

The Terran State of Kroando, noting the collapse of EVIL, would like to purchase the space station for the sum of 350 Billion Dollars.

Ministry of Finance
Gataway
08-09-2007, 18:34
AMF called for it to disband along with some other things dealing strictly with BL..and as usual AMF's horde of II suckups and ass kissers...etc etc joined his side...so BL got yet another Prime Minister...and accepted AMF's terms...
Theoroshia
08-09-2007, 18:41
OOC: Ah, I see. Well, I still envested money in this space station. I'll make this short, I have to run.

IC:

OFFICIAL BURST TRANSMISSION

TO: EVIL MEMBERS (PREVIOUS)

NOTING THE COLLAPSE OF THE EVIL BLOC, THE THEOROSHIAN FEDERATION DECLARES THAT IT IS ALLOWED TO MAINTAIN AND INHABIT, IN A MUTUAL PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PREVIOUS MEMBERS OF EVIL, THE HADES SPACE COMMAND SATELLITE. IF THIS IS NOT MET, THEN THEOROSHIA DEMANDS THAT IT BE RECOMPSENSTATED BY AN AS YET UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF FUNDS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN PREPARATION FOR WAR, WHICH I AM SURE IT WON'T COME TO. MAY E.V.I.L. ONE DAY RISE FROM THE ASHES, COMRADES!

END TRANSMISSION
Vontanas
08-09-2007, 18:44
The Free Empire agrees with this. As such, we hereby declare our sector to be the Dominion of Orbita. That is all.

Also, the Free Empire requests about the hypothetical possibility of the recreation of the EVIL alliance bloc in the event of AMF losing the Questo-Gholgothic War.
Gataway
08-09-2007, 18:45
[Got bullied into dissolution... you guys seriously should have fought. Questers was already backing you, I was about to... and as soon as I get my post half written... BAM! Surrender. Pffff...]

Official Inquiry to Purchase Space Station

The Terran State of Kroando, noting the collapse of EVIL, would like to purchase the space station for the sum of 350 Billion Dollars.

Ministry of Finance


Everything was done by the time I read the thread...:(
Akimonad
08-09-2007, 18:45
Official Inquiry to Purchase Space Station

The Terran State of Kroando, noting the collapse of EVIL, would like to purchase the space station for the sum of 350 Billion Dollars.

Ministry of Finance

Your offer is rejected.
Akimonad
08-09-2007, 19:17
This is NOT the replacement alliance I mentioned. This is different.

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Official Communique

The Autocratic Federated Empire hereby announces the Hades Alliance. The nations in the alliance agree to occupy, develop, extend and protect Hades International Space Station. Each nation's part of the space station will be under the sovereign control of that nations. Overall command of the space station will be carried out jointly via a new bridge module under construction in Akimonad. The nations that have committed modules, personnel or other resources to HISS are eligible for the Alliance.

Those interested should respond as soon as possible.

~The Rt. Hon. Dr. Jules Hodz
First Minister, Akimonad
Vontanas
08-09-2007, 19:21
The Free Empire agrees to the Hades Pact. We thank you for your assistance. That is all.
British Londinium
08-09-2007, 19:45
British Londinium accepts.
Gataway
08-09-2007, 19:45
the Imperial Kingdom would accept the hades treaty
Vetalia
08-09-2007, 20:26
Vetalia accepts.
Vanek Drury Brieres
09-09-2007, 17:23
EVIL crashed?

The VDB accepts the Hades Pact-for now.
Gataway
09-09-2007, 17:32
yes...AMF and his ass kissing legions brought about the end of EVIL
The Warmaster
09-09-2007, 18:16
yes...AMF and his ass kissing legions brought about the end of EVIL

OOC: Watch your mouth.
Clandonia Prime
09-09-2007, 21:16
lol....I call em as I see em...

OOC: Well you shouldn't say things like that in an OOC state, you should show respect to everyone OOC'ly or at least indicate which manor of communication your are implying them as your short postings seem to be a mix of OOC and IC which is a very dangerous and bad thing.
Gataway
09-09-2007, 21:16
lol....I call em as I see em...
Gataway
09-09-2007, 21:26
OOC: Well you shouldn't say things like that in an OOC state, you should show respect to everyone OOC'ly or at least indicate which manor of communication your are implying them as your short postings seem to be a mix of OOC and IC which is a very dangerous and bad thing.

ooc:they're all IC unless stated otherwise...that would defeat the point of IC and OOC...im not going to type out all the "official" stuff for a short IC post..
Clandonia Prime
09-09-2007, 21:26
ooc:they're all IC unless stated otherwise...that would defeat the point of IC and OOC

OOC: Not in the way you are saying, your putting them in no sort of government response, no conversation between individuals, no newspaper or media report. To me that looks like an OOC post and I think thats what Warmaster was thinking as well.
Gataway
09-09-2007, 21:31
OOC: Not in the way you are saying, your putting them in no sort of government response, no conversation between individuals, no newspaper or media report. To me that looks like an OOC post and I think thats what Warmaster was thinking as well.

ooc:and I just said they're all IC unless stated otherwise..so now if anyone confuses them its not my problem...
Automagfreek
11-09-2007, 04:27
yes...AMF and his ass kissing legions brought about the end of EVIL


OOC: More like, AMF by himself......
Jaredcohenia
11-09-2007, 04:28
OOC: More like, AMF by himself......

OOC: moar liek amf by himself amirite?
Gataway
11-09-2007, 05:52
ooc: So you got BL to cave you have a lot of pull over BL ICily.....you still have a bunch of followers who support you regardless of what you do simply because of your size...I find it very very amusing to watch..
Axis Nova
11-09-2007, 06:34
Outer Space, Earth's Orbit

Ex-EVIL Space Station Area

Three delta-winged shapes move through space, at a nice clip, orbiting the Earth. No running lights are visible to anyone who might notice the craft, but a careful examination would reveal them to be Axis Novan Hræsvelgr (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12624946&postcount=52)military spaceplanes.

Several days previously, they had launched from Numonica, and docked with the orbiting natural resource satellite above Axis Nova in order to take on fuel, equipment and troops, then gone through some practice maneuvers before getting refueled, and preparing to head to their true objective: the EVIL alliance bloc's space station.

Despite the hasty dissolution of said alliance, it was quite apparent to the Axis Novan government that the station was still being controlled by the same nations... and as those nations, in the past, had shown (in the opinion of the government, anyways...) a dangerous lack of restraint, the decision had been made to continue the scheduled operation.

Maneuvering thrusters fire on occasion as the three triangular craft move through orbit, their main thrusters operating on very low power as they maneuver their way past various satellites, garbage, abandoend booster stages and other space junk. Inside, sensor crews scan the heavens around them, the pilots monitor the status of the engines... and in the cargo bays, preparations and fueling of the six Minuteman II Space Types carried by each Hræsvelgr proceed.

As the three spaceplanes enter the orbital plane of the station, each one activates it's onboard jamming equipment,intending to interfere with the station's communications and radar. Several nearby TV satellites and cellular communications relays are affected, releasing the equivalent of electronic squawks of outrage. However, if all goes well, the jamming won't be needed for long...
Kroando
11-09-2007, 07:23
Virticon City, Kroando - NFL Championships

"It's fourth and goal on the three yard line... four seconds left in regulation... it looks like the Bandits are going for it! Wow, can you believe this ladies and gentlement? The scores 24-27, the Virticon Wranglers leading the Malthus Bandits, and Coach Hedgewog has elected to to go for the touchdown rather than the field goal, which would tie it up and send it into overtime!", the sports commentator cracked out, millions of Kroandons watching eagerly as the game came down to the final seconds.

"They're in a spread formation! It looks like they're really gonna go for it! Oh my folks... this is history in the making right here. This is the stuff of Champions. Look at that snow! Can they even see the goal line...", the people watched as the play of all plays began. "And the snap! Ranos drops back! The blitz is on! They're gonna' take him down! Ranos throws it up! It's up in the end zone folks! IT'S UP FOR GRABS! AND ITS-"


















PPPPPSSSSHHHHHHHTTTTTT












Millions of television sets were destroyed across Kroando.
Greal
11-09-2007, 07:41
Greal Space Agency Headquarters

Captain Grant came in, he wasn't happy.
"My Television set went black!" yelled Captain Grant
"We are trying to fix the problem, one of our satellites got jammed."said the director.
Captain Grant was not happy, today was the day of the semi-finals between The Sharks and Lions. He did not want to miss this game.
"Satellite G2 is jammed up sir,"said a voice on the speaker.
The director throught for a second, what caused that jamming?
Axis Nova
11-09-2007, 08:42
OOC: Small note: jamming a sat won't do anything to TVs at all, just interupt the signal ;)
Gataway
11-09-2007, 14:08
ooc: seeing as to my nation in my time period such flying space craft are not yet capable I am ignoring this..also because i will be leaving for awhile and won't have time to respond etc etc
The PeoplesFreedom
11-09-2007, 23:30
ooc: seeing as to my nation in my time period such flying space craft are not yet capable I am ignoring this..also because i will be leaving for awhile and won't have time to respond etc etc

OCC:So you build a space station that is PMT but ignore spacecraft that are PMT?
Gataway
12-09-2007, 15:22
ooc:No...I'm pretty much ignoring/ending whatever you want to call it my involvement in all my rps since I am about to leave for basic training so unless you wanna wait 2 months for a reply...well actually longer...because after basic I leave for AIT which for me is another 9 weeks...so thats four months right there...then theres me actually getting settled in on base etc etc...so It would probably be 6 months by the time I would be able to do anything rp wise.. so if you want to wait half a year for my replies then by all means be my guest..that just means your real life is a very very sad one...also its not the actual flying ship that would be ignored just FYI....my pmt ends in 2020's not anywhere near 2077...but anyways me leaving is the reason im not rping any of this but like I said you can wait 6 months if you want..
Akimonad
12-09-2007, 19:59
Outer Space, Earth's Orbit

Ex-EVIL Space Station Area

Three delta-winged shapes move through space, at a nice clip, orbiting the Earth. No running lights are visible to anyone who might notice the craft, but a careful examination would reveal them to be Axis Novan Hræsvelgr (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12624946&postcount=52)military spaceplanes.

Several days previously, they had launched from Numonica, and docked with the orbiting natural resource satellite above Axis Nova in order to take on fuel, equipment and troops, then gone through some practice maneuvers before getting refueled, and preparing to head to their true objective: the EVIL alliance bloc's space station.

Despite the hasty dissolution of said alliance, it was quite apparent to the Axis Novan government that the station was still being controlled by the same nations... and as those nations, in the past, had shown (in the opinion of the government, anyways...) a dangerous lack of restraint, the decision had been made to continue the scheduled operation.

Maneuvering thrusters fire on occasion as the three triangular craft move through orbit, their main thrusters operating on very low power as they maneuver their way past various satellites, garbage, abandoend booster stages and other space junk. Inside, sensor crews scan the heavens around them, the pilots monitor the status of the engines... and in the cargo bays, preparations and fueling of the six Minuteman II Space Types carried by each Hræsvelgr proceed.

As the three spaceplanes enter the orbital plane of the station, each one activates it's onboard jamming equipment,intending to interfere with the station's communications and radar. Several nearby TV satellites and cellular communications relays are affected, releasing the equivalent of electronic squawks of outrage. However, if all goes well, the jamming won't be needed for long...

OOC: I will get to this as soon as I am healthy enough to be able to compose a competent response. I apologize for the delay.
Maldorians
12-09-2007, 20:49
OOC: BL's right, it's PMT.

Rather late though. My Delta Gliders are basically souped up Space Shuttles that have missiles and can traverse to the moon.

OOC: There's the proof.
Axis Nova
12-09-2007, 20:50
OOC: Gotcha, Akimonad. Gataway, my 2072 is not the real one, since my nation operates on a different calender, much like Questers-- the number of years since the re-establishment of the Imperial Realm, not since the death of Christ. (I'm not sure where Questers measures from, but according to his calender he's in the 50s at the moment, I believe...)

But all that is irrelevant anyways as your space station has been described as late PMT, and I'm late PMT.
Akimonad
12-09-2007, 23:01
Outer Space, Earth's Orbit

Ex-EVIL Space Station Area

Three delta-winged shapes move through space, at a nice clip, orbiting the Earth. No running lights are visible to anyone who might notice the craft, but a careful examination would reveal them to be Axis Novan Hræsvelgr (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12624946&postcount=52)military spaceplanes.

Several days previously, they had launched from Numonica, and docked with the orbiting natural resource satellite above Axis Nova in order to take on fuel, equipment and troops, then gone through some practice maneuvers before getting refueled, and preparing to head to their true objective: the EVIL alliance bloc's space station.

Despite the hasty dissolution of said alliance, it was quite apparent to the Axis Novan government that the station was still being controlled by the same nations... and as those nations, in the past, had shown (in the opinion of the government, anyways...) a dangerous lack of restraint, the decision had been made to continue the scheduled operation.

Maneuvering thrusters fire on occasion as the three triangular craft move through orbit, their main thrusters operating on very low power as they maneuver their way past various satellites, garbage, abandoend booster stages and other space junk. Inside, sensor crews scan the heavens around them, the pilots monitor the status of the engines... and in the cargo bays, preparations and fueling of the six Minuteman II Space Types carried by each Hræsvelgr proceed.

As the three spaceplanes enter the orbital plane of the station, each one activates it's onboard jamming equipment,intending to interfere with the station's communications and radar. Several nearby TV satellites and cellular communications relays are affected, releasing the equivalent of electronic squawks of outrage. However, if all goes well, the jamming won't be needed for long...

Commander Zircon was looking out the window of the bridge. He could make out three very small shapes.

He pulled out some binoculars and examined them again.

"They're not ours." he announced. "What are they doing?"

"Just a hunch," said an operator at a console, "but I think they're jamming us." He motioned to his screen, which was blank.

"Hmm." Zircon mused. "Battle stations."

The ambient light throughout the station turned to red. People began running to their appointed stations. Soon, all of the defensive emplacements had been manned, and Delta Gliders were in hangars, readying to depart.

"Open a channel."

"Channel open."

"Unidentified vessel, we believe you are jamming us. Cease and leave or you will be fired upon."

Ten Delta Gliders left the hangar and idled in attack position in front of the station.
Vontanas
12-09-2007, 23:24
Pax Orbita, a Pax class supercomputer devoted to controlling the Vantania space fleets* in the various extraterrestial dominions, was scanning the interlopers. A warning had been sent out when they had violated Orbitan Space, and now thirty seconds later they showed no signs of leaving. So, Pax Orbita sent over the twenty Orbitan defence satellites to destroy it. The satellites soon got at the desired range, launching a single salvo of missles** at the unidentified menace. Copies of the scans of the foe were sent to the other Pax computers.

Meanwhile, in the Vantanian sector of HISS, the crew read the reports from the supercomputer. Nodding grimly, the captain ordered them silently to battle stations. Mechanics ready to patch any holes that might form, everyone quickly putting on space suits, something that made them look more like modern day soldiers in chemical warfare then the bulky astronaughts of yesteryear.

*They're groups of twenty satellites
**Similar to those found on a figher jet
Akimonad
13-09-2007, 21:53
Bumpity.
Axis Nova
14-09-2007, 22:49
OOC: Sorry for no reply yet, things have been a bit hectic in real life over the past few days. I'll definitely have a post up before the end of the weekend though, I promise! ;)

Also, a small note, Vontanas: satellites arn't going to be able to move very quickly because they generally have very small engines, only enough for station-keeping and changing their trajectory, generally. I'm assuming they're in the area of the space station, though, thus the point is moot. What kind of sensors do they have? (eg, radar, infrared, etc)
Vontanas
14-09-2007, 23:45
OOC: The twenty satellites are indeed in the area, there for protecting HISS. They fleet is mixed, some infrared, some RADAR, etc. for maximum efficiency.
Akimonad
16-09-2007, 20:35
Bump.
Axis Nova
17-09-2007, 04:15
(ooc: apologies for not posting yet, it's been a super busy weekend and I'm sooo tired hit me on MSN tomorrow if I didn't post yet x_X)
Axis Nova
18-09-2007, 01:49
ooc: REALLY REALLY sorry about the delay, I'm not trying to stall on you or anything like that XP


As the three Hræsvelgrs close in on the station, their LADAR and infrared passive systems detect the launch of both the small craft from the space station... and the missiles from the satellites. On the main screens of the three craft, carets appear around the new targets and the incoming missiles, and warning signals flash on the screen. The weapons officer of the lead craft springs into action, beginning to do his job as the three craft split apart from their formation like a well-oiled machine, their drives increasing in output, long flames lengthening behind them as their closed-cycle fusion engines exert themselves.

"Twenty incoming missiles detected. Velocity is consistent with chemical propulsion. Active radar homing detected from half of them, jamming systems activated to compensate. Laser system activated, deploying countermeasures."

A similar scene plays out aboard each craft as each crewmember is pushed back into their seat under three Gs of acceleration. A small port on the bow of each Hræsvelgr opens, and the onboard laser system goes into action, sending beams skittering forth into space, accurately targeting and engaging the missiles in order of highest threat.

The Hræsvelgrs continue to accelerate, even faster now, pushing the crew back into their restraints with terrific force. It soon becomes apparent these are no simple space shuttles, but high-performance military spacecraft with high thrust to weight ratios, as each one plunges through space. As each one swings by the station, it flips end for end as maneuvering thrusters fire, creating a spectacular display as the tripled exhaust flames of the main engines swing about and each craft breaks hard, passing momentarily out of visual view.

In that brief amount of time, each one rapid launches ten hypervelocity space to space missiles, a rapid "thumpthumpthumpthump" heard throughout the hull as the feed engages and the small linear accelerator vomits it's payload forth, variously targeted on the satellites and the small spacecraft... but also, all six of it's Minuteman IIs, which are flung forwards into space by the onboard linear catapult on each one, like wasps from a nest. The eighteen power armor suits break up into pairs and swoop in towards the station with suprising velocity, their space-use equipment providing them with an excellent amount of mobility.
Axis Nova
27-09-2007, 16:51
Be-bump