International Space Organisation Assembly (IC, Open)

[Greater Marine]

International Space Organisation:

[Greater Marine]

Magellan Square, Eldorado

The ISO delegates stood in front of a vast, futuristic building. The wrap around glass windows and high ceilings gave a sense of space and grandeur, without appearing overdone. Everything was clean and modern - perfectly in tune with the new organisation’s mission.

In the courtyard, bounded by water features and the tranquil waters of the Eldorado Bay, the flags of member states fluttered in the calm sea breeze, alongside a large ISO flag in the middle, on a vast flagpole, below which Jameson addressed the assembled crowd of journalists and scientists.

With a triumphant speech, with much inspiration from Kennedy’s moonshot speech, President Jameson declared the new centre open. After a few minutes, he wrapped it up.

“But why do we choose to do this? Why space? Why, when money could be spent closer to home for substantially less?

Well, I ask you, when you see a mountain, do you care to settle for climbing half way up?

No, you wish to reach the peak. By exploring outer space, we expand our horizons. We gain access to a vast realm of opportunity and change. It is at the core of our human spirit, to explore, to learn, to strive for knowledge and to boldly go where none have gone before.

So, that’s why we go to space.”

The assembled delegates clapped and cheered, as Jameson cut the ceremonial ribbon. The delegates, flanked by Marinian soldiers and officials, walked into the new building. The ISO was now open, and ready to begin a bold new era of cooperation and exploration.

[Erloane]

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Following a very long flight from Erloane, a convoy of cars, full of scientists, engineers and the Erloanean representative, James Wilson. After giving a quick interview to the press, he went to the conference room while the engineers and scientists settled in.

"Greetings."

He then placed a large file filled with mission proposals and other ENSA related items.

[Greater Marine]

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Following a very long flight from Erloane, a convoy of cars, full of scientists, engineers and the Erloanean representative, James Wilson. After giving a quick interview to the press, he went to the conference room while the engineers and scientists settled in.

"Greetings."

He then placed a large file filled with mission proposals and other ENSA related items.

The Marinian president, who has just finished his speech, shook the man’s hand warmly.
“I hope you had a pleasant flight, sir. I’m President Jameson, but you can call me Jamie. I’ve heard much about your space program - it’s an honour to have you here.”

[Erloane]

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"The pleasure´s all mine Mr. President. My name´s Wilson. I am sure that we´ll achieve some great things. By the way, feel free to look in the file, a few mission proposals are there, including an ISO space station."

[Greater Marine]

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"The pleasure´s all mine Mr. President. My name´s Wilson. I am sure that we´ll achieve some great things. By the way, feel free to look in the file, a few mission proposals are there, including an ISO space station."

“Interesting. We’ve always wanted a space station, and with the ISS reaching the end of its wonderful, and productive career, we may need one sooner, rather than later. However, it may not necessarily need to be in Earth Orbit - we’re looking at the moon, as a stepping stone to a permanent lunar presence.”

[Erloane]

"The pleasure´s all mine Mr. President. My name´s Wilson. I am sure that we´ll achieve some great things. By the way, feel free to look in the file, a few mission proposals are there, including an ISO space station."

“Interesting. We’ve always wanted a space station, and with the ISS reaching the end of its wonderful, and productive career, we may need one sooner, rather than later. However, it may not necessarily need to be in Earth Orbit - we’re looking at the moon, as a stepping stone to a permanent lunar presence.”

"Way ahead of you, ENSA has Arcadia, a permament lunar base capable of building and fueling spacecraft, so building space station modules shouldn´t be much of a problem. And if you´re looking for a lunar outpots, your agency could theoretically build the base with our help and the launch vehicle could be an Erloanean Saturn MLV-H, but it would be benefitial for your agency to have its own heavy lift rocket. Pardon my question, but do you possess a heavy lift vehicle?."

[Greater Marine]

“Interesting. We’ve always wanted a space station, and with the ISS reaching the end of its wonderful, and productive career, we may need one sooner, rather than later. However, it may not necessarily need to be in Earth Orbit - we’re looking at the moon, as a stepping stone to a permanent lunar presence.”

"Way ahead of you, ENSA has Arcadia, a permament lunar base capable of building and fueling spacecraft, so building space station modules shouldn´t be much of a problem. And if you´re looking for a lunar outpots, your agency could theoretically build the base with our help and the launch vehicle could be an Erloanean Saturn MLV-H, but it would be benefitial for your agency to have its own heavy lift rocket. Pardon my question, but do you possess a heavy lift vehicle?."

A scientist passes him a file,

“For you, sir.”

“Know, don’t worry- I know this. You must remember I did found MSA.”

He turns back to the Erloane representative, and replies.

“Yes. The Altair-III Heavy is an excellent system, although it is fairly new. It is high capacity, reusable, and highly modern.”

[Azmeny]

The Azmen representative strides confidently into the room and shakes hands with the other representatives “Hello, I’m Dr Leonov. You may call me Sergei. Pleased to meet you all. Azmeny’s space agency has a lot of projects we’d like to propose. Would you like to hear?”

[Greater Marine]

The Azmen representative strides confidently into the room and shakes hands with the other representatives “Hello, I’m Dr Leonov. You may call me Sergei. Pleased to meet you all. Azmeny’s space agency has a lot of projects we’d like to propose. Would you like to hear?”

“Ah, like Alexei! It’s so nice to finally meet you,” said President Jameson.

“We’re currently proposing a multinational lunar space station. It will act as a gateway to further afield destinations - an idea our scientists have is to land on Europa, and drill into the ocean, to analyse its content and tectonic activities. But, continue anyway. I’m all ears.”

[Erloane]

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"Thank you kindly." Wilson took the file and opened it, taking a look at the Altair-III Heavy.

"I must say, quite a well designed launcher, certainly less crude than ours. Do you have a timeline and a crew prepared?"

[Greater Marine]

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"Thank you kindly." Wilson took the file and opened it, taking a look at the Altair-III Heavy.

"I must say, quite a well designed launcher, certainly less crude than ours. Do you have a timeline and a crew prepared?"

“With the help of the ISO, 3 years is feasible.”

OOC: I’ll make a thread around Christmas time, as waiting 3 RL years is a very long time.

[Azmeny]

The Azmen representative strides confidently into the room and shakes hands with the other representatives “Hello, I’m Dr Leonov. You may call me Sergei. Pleased to meet you all. Azmeny’s space agency has a lot of projects we’d like to propose. Would you like to hear?”

“Ah, like Alexei! It’s so nice to finally meet you,” said President Jameson.

“We’re currently proposing a multinational lunar space station. It will act as a gateway to further afield destinations - an idea our scientists have is to land on Europa, and drill into the ocean, to analyse its content and tectonic activities. But, continue anyway. I’m all ears.”

“Azmeny plans to construct a mining colony in the asteroid belt. The rocket is ready, and the funding is there. We’re wondering if any nations would join us. We sent an orbiter, which detected extensive deposits of rare earth metals which could substantially boost our manufacturing, especially with regards to semiconductor technology and high-tech industry.”

[Erloane]

"Thank you kindly." Wilson took the file and opened it, taking a look at the Altair-III Heavy.

"I must say, quite a well designed launcher, certainly less crude than ours. Do you have a timeline and a crew prepared?"

“With the help of the ISO, 3 years is feasible.”

OOC: I’ll make a thread around Christmas time, as waiting 3 RL years is a very long time.

OOC: Understandable.

"Is there anything ENSA can help with? Be it station design, crew training or anything really."

[Greater Marine]

“Ah, like Alexei! It’s so nice to finally meet you,” said President Jameson.

“We’re currently proposing a multinational lunar space station. It will act as a gateway to further afield destinations - an idea our scientists have is to land on Europa, and drill into the ocean, to analyse its content and tectonic activities. But, continue anyway. I’m all ears.”

“Azmeny plans to construct a mining colony in the asteroid belt. The rocket is ready, and the funding is there. We’re wondering if any nations would join us. We sent an orbiter, which detected extensive deposits of rare earth metals which could substantially boost our manufacturing, especially with regards to semiconductor technology and high-tech industry.”

“We too are interested. Currently, we depend on the Chinese, our rivals for rare earth metals, for our high tech industries and defence. If we start mining in outer space, out there, we can become self sufficient.”

[Erloane]

The Azmen representative strides confidently into the room and shakes hands with the other representatives “Hello, I’m Dr Leonov. You may call me Sergei. Pleased to meet you all. Azmeny’s space agency has a lot of projects we’d like to propose. Would you like to hear?”

"Glad to see you Dr. Leonov. How was your flight?"

[Azmeny]

"Thank you kindly." Wilson took the file and opened it, taking a look at the Altair-III Heavy.

"I must say, quite a well designed launcher, certainly less crude than ours. Do you have a timeline and a crew prepared?"

“With the help of the ISO, 3 years is feasible.”

OOC: I’ll make a thread around Christmas time, as waiting 3 RL years is a very long time.

“Our lunar mission has been years in preparation. We can launch in 18 months. Our rocket is somewhat less advanced, but it will get us there.”

[Greater Marine]

“With the help of the ISO, 3 years is feasible.”

OOC: I’ll make a thread around Christmas time, as waiting 3 RL years is a very long time.

OOC: Understandable.

"Is there anything ENSA can help with? Be it station design, crew training or anything really."

“I say that if we perhaps use our Altair, III, Azmeny can build the lander, given they’re planning on landing on something anyway, and you can design the core module of the station.”

[Azmeny]

OOC: Understandable.

"Is there anything ENSA can help with? Be it station design, crew training or anything really."

“I say that if we perhaps use our Altair, III, Azmeny can build the lander, given they’re planning on landing in something anyway, and you can design the core module of the station.

“As we already have a lander, that should be easy.”

[Erloane]

OOC: Understandable.

"Is there anything ENSA can help with? Be it station design, crew training or anything really."

“I say that if we perhaps use our Altair, III, Azmeny can build the lander, given they’re planning on landing on something anyway, and you can design the core module of the station.”

"Are we going to power it with solar panels or with a nuclear reactor? Plus, how much crew are we talking about?"

[Greater Marine]

“I say that if we perhaps use our Altair, III, Azmeny can build the lander, given they’re planning on landing on something anyway, and you can design the core module of the station.”

"Are we going to power it with solar panels or with a nuclear reactor? Plus, how much crew are we talking about?"

“Due to the 14 day long lunar day, and night, we could use a small reactor, especially for phase 2, a base on the surface.

[Erloane]

"Would be a good idea to start taking notes." Said Wilson as he pulled out a notepad and a pen, quickly writing something down.

[Greater Marine]

"Would be a good idea to start taking notes." Said Wilson as he pulled out a notepad and a pen, quickly writing something down.

“Sure. I’m using a dictaphone to do so right now.”

He looks at his watch.

“Anyway, I say we host our first formal vote on the moon plan.”

[Erloane]

"Would be a good idea to start taking notes." Said Wilson as he pulled out a notepad and a pen, quickly writing something down.

“Sure. I’m using a dictaphone to do so right now.”

He looks at his watch.

“Anyway, I say we host our first formal vote on the moon plan.”

"Aye."

[Azmeny]

"Would be a good idea to start taking notes." Said Wilson as he pulled out a notepad and a pen, quickly writing something down.

“Sure. I’m using a dictaphone to do so right now.”

He looks at his watch.

“Anyway, I say we host our first formal vote on the moon plan.”

“I vote for it. “