RECIPIENT >>> The Core <<< CONNECTION >>> Medium / Text and picture only <<< SENDER >>> Renow --- FTP Founder and Diplomatic <<< LOCATION >>> Comstation Bornholm Depot, Omega 55 <<< SUBJECT >>> Operation green leaf <<< Dear Sir or Madam of the Core,
may I first introduce myself. My name is Renow, founder and leader of FTP. You have certainly heard of us and your intelligence agency has certainly collected data about us. I am contacting you with a suggestion about the possibility of cooperation in the Omega 55 system.
Prolog
The FTP started to increase the Junker presence in the Omega 55 system some time ago. At the same time a station was built by us, The Factory, which serves the purpose of logistically supporting the Bornholm depot. We recently managed to re-establish long-distance communication at the Bornholm depot. Planet Rügen is in the immediate vicinity. According to rumors, there has already been a settlement attempt from the planet Rügen. The core is said to have been involved here.
Operation green leaf
Operation green leaf is intended to be an attempt to further explore the planet Rügen and to clarify a possible establishment of colonies. Since the resources and technical resources of the FTP and Junker are limited, I would like to suggest a cooperation between the FTP and the Core in this matter. Together, both the influence and the control of our two fractions in the Omega 55 system could be expanded.
To discuss further details, we would like to invite high-ranking representatives of the Core to a meeting in the Omega 55 system. Of course, these meetings can take place on a neutral ground between Bornholm Depot and Dagger Outpost.
On behalf of FTP, I thank you for your attention and valuable time. I hope for a positive answer and look forward to getting to know you personally.
The Core would be delighted to assist your efforts, in return for assistance with our various projects. I would also advise that we open this transmission to the Junkers Congress as well, give their previous work on colonising Rugen with Deep Space Engineering?
RECIPIENT >>> The Junker's Congress; Deep Space Engineering - DSE) <<< CONNECTION >>> Medium / Text and picture only <<< SENDER >>> Renow --- FTP Founder and Diplomatic <<< LOCATION >>> Comstation Bornholm Depot, Omega 55 <<< SUBJECT >>> Operation green leaf <<< Calling to the Junker´s Congress and Deep Space Engineering,
I am opening this Channel to your companies as well. I ask both if you to comment on Operation green leaf. Are there any objections we have to take into account before from your side? Would you like to support us in this? Or you can provide us with useful data that can help us in our efforts. We welcome any form of support.
Since there is no date for a meeting at this time, you are of course also welcome to join it in the Omega 55 System. The Core has already offered us support and gave us the tip to include you here.
To give you a better idea of what this is all about, i am sending you a link to our project page. LINK
We are looking forward to your answers and hope that you will support us in building a great future.
On behalf of FTP, I thank you for your attention and valuable time. I hope for a positive answer and look forward to getting to know you personally.
Transmission start >> Establishing uplink. Encryption: Standard Sender: Commandant Ian Howler, Junker Congress Defense Cabinet Callsign: REDACTED Location: REDACTED Subject:Green Leaf, Greener Pastures.
Greetings,
I'm Commandant Ian Howler of the Junker Congress Defense Cabinet.
It is likely that I'll be the one handling most of the communications regarding this matter,
though it is also possible others from our organization may chime in as well.
The Junker Congress High Command sees no issue with getting on board with this operation in some capacity.
Junker colonization of Planet Rügen has the potential to be a major stepping stone toward a very bright future for all Junkers in Sirius.
That is, if indeed Rügen proves to be fit for colonization.
I do have my own personal concerns about how Junkers could defend an entire planet.
Though, with The Core involved, I suppose it wouldn't be an issue.
I've gone over the project details, and while it seems like a big task I think it's certainly possible.
Our attempt to colonize Rügen never really got off the ground for logistical reasons,
so we're glad to see that someone is picking up where we left off.
I'm not sure how much data -- if any -- we collected in that time.
We look forward to working with you in this endeavor.
- Commandant Howler,
Junker Congress Defense Cabinet
TO: ..................... Renow, FTP Founder
CC: ..................... Nathan Archos, Supreme Guildmaster of the Core
SUBJECT: ......Green Leaf: Greener Pasture
Good Morning Gentleman,
We have received your comm concerning the expansions in Omega-55 and wanting to make Sirus a more habital place. Though at this time, we are not able to assist with this project, as amazing as it seems. We do not currently have the assets or man power to send to the Omega-55 area for the foreseeable future. Though we are honored to have been requested by the Core themselves for this project, and we hope that maybe in the future we may be able to assist with this project, or any other projects.
We thank you again for the oppertunity, and your time.
RECIPIENT >>> The Core, The Junker's Congress <<< CONNECTION >>> Medium / Text and picture only <<< SENDER >>> Renow --- FTP Founder and Diplomatic <<< LOCATION >>> Comstation Bornholm Depot, Omega 55 <<< SUBJECT >>> Operation green leaf <<< Dear Mr. Archos and Commandant Howler,
Unfortunately DSE) has given us a rejection regarding the support with our project green leaf. At this point, we would like to ask you for your opinion whether Planetform could step into the place of DSE. A corresponding request would be created and sent by the FTP, provided all those involved in the project give their consent.
Furthermore, I ask the gentlemen to think about possible dates for a meeting on site. Here you could get an accurate picture of the situation and discuss details. If no common date can be found, we can also hold individual appointments, since I assume that the goals and efforts will be somewhat different for all parties.
Transmission start >> Establishing uplink. Encryption: Standard Sender: Commandant Ian Howler, Junker Congress Defense Cabinet Callsign: REDACTED Location: REDACTED Subject:DSE Rejection.
Well,
I must say I am surprised by Deep Space Engineering's rejection as I was under the impression they were quite a large corporation
that would be more than capable of assisting.
Perhaps they have other things to be tending to.
No matter.
The idea of involving Planetform doesn't raise any concerns for me,
and perhaps they are even a better choice for this project given their expertise.
I almost thought to recommend Orbital Spa and Cruise,
but we don't want this turning into a vacation resort, do we?
- Commandant Howler,
Junker Congress Defense Cabinet
RECIPIENT >>> The Core, The Junker's Congress <<< CONNECTION >>> Medium / Text and picture only <<< SENDER >>> Renow --- FTP Founder and Diplomatic <<< LOCATION >>> Comstation Bornholm Depot, Omega 55 <<< SUBJECT >>> Operation green leaf <<< Dear Mr. Archos and Commandant Howler,
Unfortunately I have to inform you that Planetform will not offer any support at the moment.
Our lack of reputation of the FTP has raised doubts at Planetform that we are able to handle such a huge project. We have asked for more information so that we can assess for ourselves whether we can meet the requirements. However, if that does not lead to success, we have to look for alternatives. Therefore, I would now like to talk to you about a possible alternative and ask about how to proceed.
The alternative would look like this: At first we only build small habitalble domes to accommodate the first colonists. These can be built with less effort and would serve as a basis for us for the time being. So at least one foot would be set on the planet. Together with the repairs that we would undertake on Bornholm, this would at least be a basis for further research on Rügen and perhaps to start terraforming at a later point in time.
So much for the news and our suggestions. If you have any further ideas, we'd love to hear them.
Please also tell us how we can start the project now. First of all, should we bring research personnel to the FTP | Arboghast or would you like to station your own research vessels?
Transmission start >> Establishing uplink. Encryption: Standard Sender: Commandant Ian Howler, Junker Congress Defense Cabinet Callsign: REDACTED Location: REDACTED Subject:Terraforming?
I'm sorry,
One thing you said stuck out to me like a sore thumb.
"Terraforming". What? Why?
Assuming that Rügen is habitable, why would any Terraforming need to take place?
What I assume needs to happen first is deeper scans and probes of the atmosphere and surface of Rügen,
then perhaps an exploratory party taken to the surface if its found to have an atmosphere capable of supporting life.
Forgive me if I'm wrong here, I'm just a Junker, but I believe Terraforming is used to turn uninhabitable planets into habitable ones?
The process takes hundreds of years, from what I hear.
Aren't we under the assumption that Rügen may already be habitable, and exploring the possibility of colonization?
Your latest update has left me more confused than assured.
Shouldn't we be working on finding out if Rügen can indeed support life?
Granted, if we do indeed find that Rügen can't quite support life
after we scan, and study, and indeed perhaps explore...
Then, would Terraforming be worth the presumably many billions it would cost to do so
over however many years, or even centuries?
I've looked over the project manifest once more, and I see that
full surface scans haven't even been completed yet.
I don't imagine such a thing should take too long, should it?
Once scans are actually complete, we could know a hell of a lot more about what we're facing here.
- Commandant Howler,
Junker Congress Defense Cabinet
RECIPIENT >>> The Core, The Junker's Congress <<< CONNECTION >>> Medium / Text and picture only <<< SENDER >>> Renow --- FTP Founder and Diplomatic <<< LOCATION >>> Comstation Bornholm Depot, Omega 55 <<< SUBJECT >>> Operation green leaf <<< Dear Mr. Archos and Commandant Howler,
I very much apologize, but of course you are absolutely right. Somehow, my enthusiasm for the whole thing tricked my mind. Of course, the first step is to gather information about the planet. That means first scans and recordings of the surface. Then we will be able to decide whether terraformin is necessary. We will definitely stay in contact with Planetform in case we need the support in the future.
Now that the diplomacy should be done, the FTP would like to know what the help of the two factions will look like.
Therefore the two most important questions for both of you:
- How would you like to contribute to the project?
- What are the conditions?
What is your opinion on the project structure and process?