11.18.2012, 08:17 PHX
The landing was successful, with only a few areas of damage. I have confirmed the return vehicle is operational, however significant fuel leaks will require repair, and re-composition of fuel reserves are necessary. The generation of fuel will require finding a significant source of water, which is underway.
It was a beautiful morning, but [...]
Hi friends,
We have been a bit bogged down in details, trying to sew up a demonstration version of Colony ETS. Without giving away the surprise, mission control has changed our target landing site just a little bit… and the results should be fairly exciting. Look for an update in the next few weeks, and a [...]
Below are a few high-level scenarios as you enter the game and learn the basic systems required for survival.
Scenario: You are hired by a corporation to do exploratory analysis of a potential site for colony installation. This will be the initial onsite phase: selecting the proper landing area, securing the basic materials and resources necessary [...]
Brutus arrived in orbit, queueing a release of a slow spinning satellite that would remain asynchronous with the landing site. With a silent dance, small rockets oriented the satellite, as solar arrays and antennae opened and closed, testing the systems. In a few minutes, Brutus would receive the first string of communication exchanges, high resolution photography and [...]
Gerome walked briskly out of the office. A large sign flashed behind him, clearly stating “Office of Colony Management, SigCorp” and that the land rush still had plot of land available in a variety of off-world fringe locations. His fingers were turning white grasping the small packet of material that guaranteed him a 36 clik [...]
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Coming from 10 years of experience dealing with software adoption of semiconductor technology, primarily for consumer software applications, Kraniel also draws on a past in high-end imaging, fine art and graphic design. From a child, Kraniel spent a great deal of time buried in both Sci-Fi and Swords & Sorcery books and comics, with a [...]
