Introduction of the Unity News Network

Nubclear · August 5, 2002, 14:52

NETFLASH!

After several weeks of intense debate the UN has, by a 5-4 vote, decided to authorize the construction of what they call the a 'starship to save humanity'.
"Earth has become a boiling point, and if we do not colonize at least one other planet.....Humanity will destroy itself." UN Secretary-General Nick told reporters in a press conference Sunday.
The ship, dubbed "Unity", has already begun constructing and should be done within the next month. However, some experts say that the ship will never be completly constructed.
"No, its not going to work. You can't take a few dead plants out of a dead garden, and put them in a small container and throw them across the town. Their still dead plants. Plus, its probably going to be sabatoged anyway." UN Human Relations Commissoner Sigonati Sochinszchi was hearted saying during the heated debate inside the UN Council room. Already, there have been several reports from groups such as the Anarchic Peoples Liberation Program of the United States are planning on launching a missile at the construction site.
"They will fail. It's that easy. The construction sites location shall be hidden from the public until the day of the launch. Therefore, nobody can do anything to stop us. And in fact, it isn't even in our computer systems. So hackers, dont even think about doing your geeky things to wreck this." said UN Humanities Chief Previn Lal in reply to Sochindzchis statement.

Although the building site continues to remain a secret, the UN has released some specifications in hopes that people will begin applying to be a part of the crew.
The Unity Starship features an exterior casing that will be "shed" when it lands on the destination planet in the near system of Alpha Centauri. The exterior casing is made up of Plasma Steel to ensure a safe and comfortable ride for passengers on the Unity Starship. The actual starship itself is made up of a new alloy that isn't quite as strong as plasma steel, however it has been created to suit alien environments.
The engines, patterned after the new Russian RU01-PT1 engine, uses fusion energy to travel at speeds not possible on Planet Earth itself, estimated to be at least 100 times faster than the American Subway System (the fastest form of transit in the world).
The Fusion Core itself is also made of Plasma Steel, and generates enough power to sustain the Chinese Empire and the Russian Republic combined. However, this causes the ship to weigh more but UN Officials say that it is critically important.
There are no recreational facilities on the ship as the entire flight time will be spent in "Hibernation Mode", using Hibernate Technology Beds ("HTBs") provided by the Chinese Empire. However in the case of an emergency, these HTBs are able to wake up the passenger in a manner that saves time, and is comfortable for the crew.
The ship is entirely automated by a centeral computer which gives out orders, plots courses, etc. The UN has tested this computer, and has said that the accuracy and reliability of it is "unimagineable". However, the computer is no substitute for a command structure. Already, the UN has placed General Garland as Captain of the starship Unity in the case of an emergency.
These are all the specifications the UN has currently released. We shall update the public when we ourselves are updated.

THE UNITY NEEDS YOU!
Want to save humanity? Join the Unity now!

Have you ever wanted to save humanity from total extinction? Well heres your chance! THere are positions open on the starship unity which include:

CHIEF SCIENCE ADVSIOR
CHIEF OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
CHIEF SECUIRITY OFFICER

And so much more, its totally RAD! Join the Unity Starship now, and become the savior of humanity!

*Please note that requirements for positions will vary. If you do not see a position you like, please consult with your nearest UN Consulate to talk about creation of another position.

-PAID FOR BY THE UN RECRUITING DEPARTMENT OF THE SAVE HUMANITY STARSHIP UNITY PROGRAM.

Nubclear · August 5, 2002, 14:54

Well people, should I keep doing these? Is it a bad idea? Should I be banned from the Unity forever?

DeathByTheSword · August 5, 2002, 14:57

NO WAY THIS RULEZ BIG TIME

Nubclear · August 5, 2002, 14:58

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Originally posted by DeathByTheSword
NO WAY THIS RULEZ BIG TIME

Thank you! I suppose that means I should keep writing this stuff....

Method · August 5, 2002, 14:58

whats this thread for? signing up for minister/advisor positions?

Nubclear · August 5, 2002, 14:59

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Originally posted by TKG
whats this thread for? signing up for minister/advisor positions?

No....See, I'm trying to introduce the "Unity News Network". Its a newspaper. I'm seeing if the people want me to continue writing or if I should go find a job at the Wall Street Journal (ew....)

DeathByTheSword · August 5, 2002, 15:01

this can go on when the game begins and we can write the history of our faction
tass here is our first chronilars (or whatever) we such really decide how to call everthing.

Nubclear · August 5, 2002, 15:01

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Originally posted by DeathByTheSword
this can go on when the game begins and we can write the history of our faction
tass here is our first chronilars (or whatever) we such really decide how to call everthing.

How about "Librarian"? Although since it wont be an official history....I'll be called "Chief Editor".

Method · August 5, 2002, 15:15

oh ok. i like it, cool.

Juliennew · August 5, 2002, 15:46

Yes, go on Tassadar. Perhaps we will sell the story after the demo game is over and make some money

Nubclear · August 5, 2002, 15:47

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Originally posted by Juliennew
Yes, go on Tassadar. Perhaps we will sell the story after the demo game is over and make some money

20 energy credits is all youll get off of it probably.

MarkG · August 5, 2002, 15:53

pleaZe make Zure the Planet getZ regular newZupdateZ or the Planet will Zend out the mindwormZ

Nubclear · August 5, 2002, 15:54

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Originally posted by MarkG
pleaZe make Zure the Planet getZ regular newZupdateZ or the Planet will Zend out the mindwormZ

Dont worry Planet, once we land you'll get news updates. But if you send out ANY mindworms....

Maniac · August 5, 2002, 16:26

Why don't we found ABC: the Apolyton Broadcasting Corporation?

Nubclear · August 5, 2002, 18:23

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Originally posted by M@ni@c
Why don't we found ABC: the Apolyton Broadcasting Corporation?

Go ahead

Anodyne · August 5, 2002, 19:20

Our spaceship is built by Russians and the Chinese...

...Made in China...

Main_Brain · August 6, 2002, 05:35

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-PAID FOR BY THE UN RECRUITING DEPARTMENT OF THE SAVE HUMANITY STARSHIP UNITY PROGRAM.

Is only me reminded of the 'Lost in Space'-Sequence..
Save Humanity -Sponsored by Coca-Cola?

Method · August 6, 2002, 15:04

when does the unity launch?

DeathByTheSword · August 6, 2002, 15:20

sept. (i hope) and the same day it crashes

(or do we launch as soon as we have a commissioner?)

Method · August 6, 2002, 15:23

i think maybe we should have launched 40 years ago. if we launch in september, we wont get to play until 2042

DeathByTheSword · August 6, 2002, 15:25

you are right

Anodyne · August 6, 2002, 17:06

Nah. Timewarp is the word for today!

Method · August 6, 2002, 17:07

Tactical Marine · August 7, 2002, 10:05

Hey this is good stuff tass.