Modern Tech RP chronicling the events of a small world dominated by corporations run wild! Full aspect (economics, diplomacy, military) RP with dedicated map. Hopefully a Capitalist vs. Socialist aspect emerges!
Today the world awoke to yet another twist in the growing conversation regarding how private companies should conduct international business. The famed super-conglomerate "Massey Corporation" has sent shock waves around the world as they declared their private stockpile of nuclear, chemical, biological, and radiological weapons available for deployment on behalf of the highest bidder. Their "Cash per Strike" initiative has been met with widespread condemnation by some while others regard it as an important global military tool for nations that cannot afford to maintain their own stockpiles. The new program makes these weapons available on a "strike by strike" basis.
Here is the summary provided by a Massey Corporation spokeswoman:
"It's very simple, when one nation engages, or plans to engage, another in military warfare they can put in a bid for a particular type of CBRN strike. The target nation then has the
opportunity to bid a higher amount to NOT be attacked with our CBRN weapons. This bidding process continues until either the attacker wins and the strike is launched, or the target wins and the
strike is aborted. If the victim would like that same strike directed at the original nation then they can pay a 10% increase on the bid price and the strike is launched. There is also a stealth
package that allows a nation to buy one of our strikes without the bidding process but this comes with an increased price tag. Small nations that cannot outbid their larger opponents will likely
find this option the most useful; it has the added bonus of not alerting the victim of the imminent strike. Our weapons are conveniently positioned around the world to ensure that your target is
always within range. Come see our selection of CBRN weapons today!!
Everyday Low, Low Prices, That's the Massey Way!"
One journalist asked whether or not the Massey Corporation would make these weapons available to terrorists or brutal dictators and the spokeswoman responded: "It depends, do they have any money!?"
Various nations have contemplated economic sanctions, legal action, or military intervention to reign in the Massey Corporation but the company's complete monopoly on global oil supplies and their subsidiary private military company WAR-X complicate matters.
Some nations have praised the Massey Corporation's decision to make their CBRN stockpiles available for sale. According to an anonymous government worker "Now every nation, regardless of size, has the ability to purchase nuclear deterrent capabilities. This shifts strength out of the hands of the super powers and enables everyone to be safer."
Is this a new high point for capitalism and free market trading or is this reckless endangerment on a global scale? You decide and post on our social media sites!
*Massey Corporation CBRN prices coming soon!*
It's a scary world out there people, stay tuned to the Terran News Network for more!
Here is the map to date:
March 6, 2016
http://imgur.com/xDM9POv
Here is a close-up map of the oil fields:
http://i.imgur.com/MyMUPru.jpg
Yellow on the map is "Massey Corporation" property and cannot be claimed by yourself.
Anyone can write for the Massey Corporation as long as it remains logical and drives the story. Keep in mind that they are totally profit driven!
OOC
*edit history: march 6, 2016: map update
March 4: app updates*