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20 hours to touchdown:

 

"Control, this is Pioneer saying goodnight. See you on the other side"

 

"Goodnight, HSS Pioneer. Best of luck"

 

The Pioneer speedily approached the planet of Mars. The feeling of nervousness was palpable. The Pioneer, with an Omega vessel full of supplies and crucially the tools to build a whole new city (including more people), was merely 800 km away from touchdown on the planet. The crew had slowed down significantly in order to get some shut eye before the big day. Food supplies were running low, and the next supply trip the HAA would send would be in 10 days. The crew powered down any un-nessesary equipment, and left the bridge, under the control of Betsy, who the crew had fondly named. She was the auto-pilot aboard the spacecraft. Only, she was immensly more advanced and far more intelligent than the auto-pilot systems aboard civillian or even military aircraft. Betsy had a brain. She could make rational decisions based on hundreds and hundreds of different variables. Defenitley the most advanced auto-pilot system every created, Betsy was crucial. She alone could make all the calculations to land both the Pioneer and Omega without damaging either, and without wasting too much fuel, which was crucial to the first few days of the settlement.

 

The mission on mars was simple. Set up a permanent settlement, which Hungadada could use to eventually build a large scale functioning colony. This was the first kind of out of Orbis mission yet. No one had ever achieved such things. The Emperor, his cabinet, and definetly the whole of Hungadada were watching. 

 

15 minutes to touchdown:

 

"Control, this is the HSS Pioneer. Entering final landing phase in 3... 2... 1... We have entered the final landing phase. Betsy is in full control of the Pioneer-Omega vessel, with pilots on standby."

"Roger Pioneer. Input 31.32.78 into the HUD."

 

"31.32.78 entered. Thanks."

 

"Roger."

 

"Attention crew aboard the Pioneer and the Omega. This is a final warning to ensure that everyone aboard is strapped into their seats. In 5 minutes, the vessel will begin its official descent into the Marsian atmosphere."

 

A scurry of activity took over the vessel. Crews finished strapping things in, and went to find a seat. Betsy was working well, although her display showed a minor error message regarding the boiler. 

 

"Attention. This is a final message. All crews are now required to take a seat and strap in. Touchdown in 5 minutes"

 

The vessel completed its touchdown line-up.

 

"Control, touchdown line-up complete. 30 seconds to touchdown"

 

"Roger, good luck. Comms will go out in 30 seconds and will remain dark for up to 5 minutes."

 

"Roger"

 

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Betsy began a countdown. 10... 9....8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... TOUCHDOWN

 

The vessel landed with a soft thump, upon the terraformed planet of Mars. "Deploying stabilization systems. All systems are green. Air lock is secure. It is now possible for astronauts to begin venturing outside" All lights on the HUD were green, and the crew cheered. Touchdown had been established.

 

"Control, this is the HSS Pioneer. Do you read?"

"Pioneer, we read you loud and clear"

A second cheer went up. 

 

"Control, the entire crew of the HSS Pioneer are overjoyed to report that we have sucesfully landed on Mars!"

 

A cheer went up in the mission control room

 

"Great work!"

 

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Crew breifing:

 

Okay listen up. Over the next few days, the spaceship will serve as our primary settlement until the buildings are set up. The spaceship will also serve long-term as the communications center from Mars to Orbis, and will be the settlement center until further notice. Great job everyone. We're on Mars! Cheers to a great future! *glasses clink and people applaud and cheer loudly*

 

HUNGADADA is on Mars. 

 

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EDIT 1: Developments:

 

Comms Center, Hungadadian Marsian Colony:

 

"Mars Control, this is Omega 2, we are roughly 18 hours from touchdown. We are currently carrying more supplies, including at least 9 mlillion seeds, 200 people, and more supplies to further develop the colony. For planning purposes, this Omega vessel is capable of being converted into a medical facility."

"Roger, Omega 2. The landing port is clear for your arrival. Is there anything you need on arrival?"

 

"Yep, we're gonna need some hydration fluid for the engine. It seems she's running dry on the stuff."

 

"Roger that. See you soon!"

 

18 hours later:

 

TOUCHDOWN.

 

A further 200 people arrive at the MARS Colony. The Hungadada Mars population is now 314. A comms center, Medical Bay, research facility, multiple large farms, and large housing have been set up. 

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(OOC and IC Chatter allowed. I'm on Mars!  :D Yippee! :P )

Edited by Emperor Tristar Majestica
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His Royal Highness Emperor Tristar Majestica

Emperor of the Imperial Republic of Hungadada

 

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Melvin's Maw HQ, Surface of Orbis IV

 

"Sir...  We're detecting radio chatter from an area not far from us."

 

"Hail them.  Find out their intentions.  Our colony does not hold much land space, and I doubt they'd have much they'd want from us.  Still, we must defend our uranium mines.  I doubt they'd try anything with the fleet in orbit, but you never know."

 

A transmission was sent in the direction of the mysterious signals:

 

Greetings, Fellow Carbon Creatures!

 

We welcome you to this region of Mars!

"The world is a comedy to those that think; a tragedy to those that feel." - Horace Walpole

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Radio chatter is picked up by the Comms Center:

 

Greetings, Fellow Carbon Creatures!

 

We welcome you to this region of Mars!

 

 
 
The controller calls for the supervisor. "How do we respond?"
 
Hello. We come in peace, from the Orbis nation of the Imperial Republic of Hungadada. We do not have any foul intentions, only to make friends and establish a colony in this region of Mars. We thank you for your hospitality. Would you mind disclosing where your message comes from?
 
With the message sent, the radar detects that the signal came from not too far away.
 
"It's possible that those lights the expeditions keep seeing on the horizion might be another nation's colony. Be friendly and courteous with them. Let's not make enemies of people". 
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His Royal Highness Emperor Tristar Majestica

Emperor of the Imperial Republic of Hungadada

 

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Another Transmission is sent:

 

"You seem to have ascertained our position.  This is, indeed, another colony.  We are the Brotherhood of Planets, and this is the Colony designated Melvin's Maw.  As we are neighbors, we thought it prudent for you to know that we are nearby.  We would be pleased to provide assistance if you need it."

"The world is a comedy to those that think; a tragedy to those that feel." - Horace Walpole

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"Thank you. Currently, we here at Hungadada Mars require no assistance, but we thank you for your offer. If you'd li..... the message ends abruptly, followed by loud static. 

His Royal Highness Emperor Tristar Majestica

Emperor of the Imperial Republic of Hungadada

 

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