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Title: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 10 June 2004, 00:54:17
Dear Friends of peace and freedom!

The TIA (Titanian Information Agency) has got informations of HIGHEST PRIORITY:

The venusian Military started to send ships to the jupiter and saturn systems.
There are about 120 heavy warships heading towards us.

Please try to get as many space force ships as possible.

McBrain (quoted): "I never thought the venusian government would start a war just because a small copyright
abusement."

Let's work together and beware peace and freedom in the solar system, OUR solar system,

   The Titanian Government



Post Edited ( 06-10-04 00:57 )
Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (only for solar system politicans)
Post by: schumanna on 10 June 2004, 00:59:30
I cliam Astroide Chiron for me! I will make NO peace onless some one can tell me why!

I`d like a big Gas gint like Jupiter and all its moons too, wuhaha

Note: I have Atomic weapons



Post Edited ( 06-10-04 01:06 )
Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (only for solar system politicans)
Post by: Krytom on 10 June 2004, 01:00:31
We have just received news that the President of OPA himself will be travelling to Europa to meet with the Europan
Leader. Going with him will be the Titanian Governor and several other leaders of the Saturn system. They hope to
discuss what action to take and maybe to send a peace envoy to Venus.

Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 10 June 2004, 01:00:59
Oh, NO peace? You will fight against us? (the mighty outer planets)

Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 10 June 2004, 01:02:44
Fine, let's just get on with it and destroy them. :grrr:

Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 10 June 2004, 01:03:53
Quote
Krytom wrote:
Fine, let's just get on with it and destroy them. :grrr:


The asteroid?

Hey, comeon, give this poor guy a chance! He only has a small asteroide.

Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 10 June 2004, 01:05:03
Has the owner of Venus actually commented on this situation?



Post Edited ( 06-10-04 01:06 )
Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 10 June 2004, 01:05:48
Quote
Atom wrote:
Has the owner of Venus actually comented on this situation?


Freespace isn't at home.. hrmh.... at venus I wanted to say.

Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 10 June 2004, 01:05:56
Yeah, but there are an awful lot of asteroids. We'll use them for target practice.

Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 10 June 2004, 01:07:15
Quote
Krytom wrote:
Yeah, but there are an awful lot of asteroids. We'll use them for target practice.


OK. Hopefully we don't hit schumanna's asteroid by mistake. :)

Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 10 June 2004, 01:08:09
[It's the Europan Government from now on, I just realised my mistake.]

Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 10 June 2004, 01:08:52
You better all shut up, we of the asteroid belt have mounted several
high velocity thruster on many asteroid mainly class 100-200km diameter.

Any attempt to be offensive and your planet will be destroyed.

"rally asteroid government or die"

Dan
========================
-Asteroid belt commander
-Cracker of the freespace sigi
========================



Post Edited ( 06-10-04 01:09 )
Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 10 June 2004, 01:10:45
You forget that we could destroy your asteroids before they impact our planets.

Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 10 June 2004, 01:14:36
Ooops... it seem we made a litle mistake... someone pushed the wrong button...
and it *seem* hem that Ganymede just exploded ..hem well, a litle bit...

We apologies for that... well it was a useless moon after all, not so nice place.

Dan
========================
-Asteroid belt commander
-Cracker of the freespace sigi
-commander of the dumbest army in the solar system
========================



Post Edited ( 06-10-04 01:15 )
Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 10 June 2004, 01:16:40
McBrain shush. These guys could be powerful allies. Governments of the Asteroid Belt, I will offer you a protection
fleet of Europan Starships in exchange for your agreement as an ally. Do you accept?

Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 10 June 2004, 01:16:59
Quote
McBrain wrote:
You forget that we could destroy your asteroids before they impact our planets.


Not with our new decoy system named "houdini" (spec are kept secret)

Dan
========================
-Asteroid belt commander
-Cracker of the freespace sigi
-commander of the dumbest army in the solar system
========================



Post Edited ( 06-10-04 01:17 )
Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 10 June 2004, 01:18:06
Do you accept my offer?

Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 10 June 2004, 01:18:27
Lets all hope that the orbits will not change due to the effect or solar system dynamics .  But then again that could
have been YOU! Wuahahah.

Govener of Astroide Chiron

Quote
Atom wrote:
Do you accept my offer?



We will discuss this offer



Post Edited ( 06-10-04 01:21 )
Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: AphelionHellion on 10 June 2004, 01:20:10
Kryptom: Like hell you will! As we say around here "Asteroids are beautiful too!"
How'd you like a massive dockworker strike and and a recall of all our cargo transports? We may not have some
massive planet under our flag, but we've got people power :)

Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 10 June 2004, 01:21:15
Quote
Atom wrote:
McBrain shush. These guys could be powerful allies. Governments of the Asteroid Belt, I will offer you a protection
fleet of Europan Starships in exchange for your agreement as an ally. Do you accept?

To European government:

We accept .. howewer we have a litle problem... we lost one of our new asteroid
with the new "houdini" system that make it invisible.. hem last time it was seen aiming
at .. europa...

hem... contact us if you agree for peace we want to sign it really fast
before.. heu before sometime pass... time is precious.

Dan
========================
-Asteroid belt commander
-Cracker of the freespace sigi
-commander of the dumbest army in the solar system
========================
Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: AphelionHellion on 10 June 2004, 01:22:13
Dan: Nice to have you on board. We at UCAMM need all the diplomats we can get these days :)
Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 10 June 2004, 01:22:28
I declare a state of nuetrality with the United Coalition of Asteroids. Do they do the same?
(I'm a student astronaut! Like the flag?)

(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6234/EuropanFlag.JPG)

Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 10 June 2004, 01:24:54
Atom:

We agree with that, nice to have you as ally also...
please if you find our asteroid near your planet or eventually
*into* your planet you will be kind to send it back to us.

Be warned we'll not accept any degradation made to it.

Dan
========================
-Asteroid belt commander
-Cracker of the freespace sigi
-commander of the dumbest army in the solar system
========================



Post Edited ( 06-10-04 01:25 )
Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: AphelionHellion on 10 June 2004, 01:25:13
Atom: UCAMM accepts your offer in good will.
You know, we tried mounting offensive mass drivers on a few of our asteroids a few years ago and the results were
the opposite of what we intended. The "physicists" responsible were promptly sacked, of course.
Anyway, we're not big on fighting :)

Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: AphelionHellion on 10 June 2004, 01:28:42
I must say I'm still a bit worried that we haven't received a position report yet from Mercury, Earth or Mars. And we
have one of the best long range radio nets around, so I doubt anyone else has received word yet, either.
Is subterfuge afoot??

Title: Re: The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 10 June 2004, 01:31:22
Excellent.

Dan:
Your stealth technology isn't all that tried and tested is it? We saw it coming and it's heading back to you right now.
You may want to upgrade the stealth technology before Freespace gets here and the real fighting starts.

I declare that the Outer Ring and Asteroid Belt Coalition (ORABC) be formed, to wage war on Venus.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 10 June 2004, 01:32:26
Top, News:

Earth was distroyed earler by the Astroide Chiron.  schumanna cliaming "It was a mistake but hay things
happen".  Now where will all the humans go and where are the best resourses for life,  Mars?  Will this lead to more
war?  What will happen now.  Will the outer planets change orbite?



Post Edited ( 06-10-04 01:36 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: AphelionHellion on 10 June 2004, 01:33:00
McBrain: Your information agency wouldn't have any updates on this subject, would it?
In fact we'd be willing to give you a VERY good price on an even kiloton of iridium ore if you'd give us a heads-up on
any danger coming our way. We'd be much obliged  :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 10 June 2004, 01:33:37
Aphellion:

This could turn into a ORABC vs. the inner ring planets war.



Post Edited ( 06-10-04 01:35 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 10 June 2004, 01:36:34
Quote
Atom wrote:
Your stealth technology isn't all that tried and tested is it?


We might rework a bit our stealth technology but you might on your side review a bit
your trajectory calculus: you just destroyed mercury with our asteroid...
A brand new asteroid  just 1 billion years :grrr:

Dan
========================
-Asteroid belt commander
-Cracker of the freespace sigi
-commander of the 2nd dumbest army in the solar system
========================



Post Edited ( 06-10-04 01:37 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: AphelionHellion on 10 June 2004, 01:36:58
Hey, what gives? I was officially appointed PM of UCAMM and yet it appears a number of parties are annexing our
asteroids! You fellas are breaking treaties left and right here...

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 10 June 2004, 01:37:23
We got ice cubes, and plenty of them. But we also mine certain materials off of the bed of the ocean under the ice.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 10 June 2004, 01:38:18
The Europan diplomat has retired to his quarters to sleep.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: AphelionHellion on 10 June 2004, 01:39:02
Hey, what gives? I was officially appointed PM of UCAMM and yet it appears a number of parties are annexing our
asteroids! You fellas are breaking treaties left and right here...

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 10 June 2004, 01:40:23
Sleep quiet our excellent engineer will take care of the situation
about the few asteroid that escaped our control.

Dan
========================
-Asteroid belt commander
-Cracker of the freespace sigi
-commander of the 2nd dumbest army in the solar system
========================
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 10 June 2004, 01:42:23
Top news:
               schumanna will be meeting with Commander of the 2nd dumbest army in the solar system and the PM of
UCAMM to discuse what actions will happen now.  War or Peace.  Has this anything to do with DanSteph arrested for Act of Piracy.  Is the War a cover up?  Ploto is claiming to want "More of the sun".  What does this mean for the rest of the solar system.



Post Edited ( 06-10-04 02:13 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: AphelionHellion on 10 June 2004, 01:49:58
Shazbot! Someone is try^g to scramble my trænsmissions!
Everyone... go to spr}ad spectrum on your c?de interroga#tion chan?el as so?n a~ you @an!
I`l Çet baÐk to ïou l¼??r 7?æ *%#####

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Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 10 June 2004, 02:01:59
commander of the 2nd dumbest army think that we made a good score for the 1st
day of war: earth, ganymede and mercury are destroyed.

We might keep somes planets for tomorrows :)

g'd night

Dan
========================
-Asteroid belt commander
-Cracker of the freespace sigi
-commander of the 2nd dumbest army in the solar system
========================
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: AphelionHellion on 10 June 2004, 04:05:59
Dan: True :)

Oh! I know it's :off: but Modern Marvels on the History Channel is doing the Shuttle Columbia. Probably a rerun, but if
you're on the west coast of the US, check it out.
They'll probably do a re-run later this evening/tomorrow morning (I think that's how it works)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 10 June 2004, 05:40:43
You pricks! Starting this war and blaming me for it!? How dare you! I'll have you know every single one of my
warships are still accounted for. I have my No.1 lackey heading to mars, for mass aquiring rights. But that's only one
ship, on a *peaceful* mission.  poor earth.. Venus is still taking the influx of refugees that managed to escape earth
before the disaster....

Freespace is currently focusing on rejuvenating earth before the lack of life creates an unbreatheable atmosphere.

(that and he wants it for himself. Screw going way out in the boon docks. Earth's next door!)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 10 June 2004, 08:26:42
Har, har, har.. Come to Mars, peaceful explorer. Come to daddy :) I gotta little present for ya :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 10 June 2004, 09:41:38
*RED ALERT, BATTLE STATION, RED ALERT*

"This is Utopia Planitia Shipyards. Sir, the Venusian Cruiser has been refitted. We are receiving long distance radar
contacts. Seems there is a strike force on its way to Mars. Standing by for further instructions!"

*Doc irritably turns to the screen* What of it? Your orders are. Make no move, do not provoke an attack. Officially we
are still neutral. The cruiser was captured because it violated our territory. I am pretty sure, Venus doesn't see it that
way, hence the strike force. Launch the cruiser as soon as it is ready. Send the Dauntless and the Phoenix to escort
it and be prepared to execute the plan!

"Yes, sir. The new stolen wizzard technology has been installed and should work flawlessly. Just as it did with the
invisible asteroid. But I don't understand why you will send two escort ships WITHOUT the system installed. What is
the point."

*Doc approaches the screen* You have your orders, General. And I have my plan. You do things according to plan,
Venus is in for a suprise. What's the ETA?

"Just over an hours sir. The planets are in correct position, otherwise it would be almost a week."

Good, notify me, when they are within Vanusian SOI. Then we execute the plan. As you well know, the point is not to destroy Venus, but to end this conflict before it REALLY gets out of hand. Those cowboys in the outter regions are a much bigger problem than Venus. Are they not actually trying to assist Earth? No, we just need to stop Freespace from making a mistake by attacking Mars.



Post Edited ( 06-10-04 09:50 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 10 June 2004, 10:13:08
"Your Majesty, the fleet has arrived at Mars" the intercom cackles.

"Good! Do not attack Mars unless provoked. Our objective there is to be able to identify and intercept any threats
from the outer solar system, *before* they reach earth or venus. Still, keep an eye out for that cruiser they captured.
Do not trust it even if they appear to be all right. it's been compromised. Mars claimed it was invading their territory,
but it was a diplomatic mission, known well in advance to the whole solar community. And the comms info we got back
confirms that they identified themselves. We have no interest in mars. earth takes priority. We must not stretch
ourselves thin."

"Affirmative. your majesty. Also, what are we to do with the people on Luna?"

"If they wish to return to earth once we have aquired it, then let them."

"but majesty. That's not what I meant. The lunar colonies are claiming their independance now that earth has fallen
to the wayside, what do we do?"

"eh, let them do what they want. we'll focus on them when we're done. they're still weak from living in dome cities.
they can't even walk freely on the surface. that's what happens when you choose to live on a celestial body with no
atmosphere to teraform."

"yes, majesty"

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 10 June 2004, 10:38:38
"SIR, Venus sphere of influence reached. Do we proceed with the plan"

"Yes, General, forthwith!"

The escort ship Dauntless and Phoenix open brutal fire on the semi-crippled cruiser. It accelerates in an effort to put
enough distance between them. The cruiser starts sending out a distress signal to Venus.
"This is Cruiser AresII. We've managed to escape the Marian forces, but they are still in pursuit. Our shields are 3%
and dropping rapidly. Request you open the planetary shield immediatelly!"

"AresII, negative, risk of Martian contamination is too high. Can you hold out?"

"That is an overwhelming negative. Shields down to 2%. Help us, Venus!"

After a short while, the Venus shields drop. The Dauntless and Phoenix realising the cruiser is about to escape, fire a
final salvo and then change course moving away from Venus to a standard orbit.

The cruiser is hit.. and after a series of explosions dissapears off the screens and out of sight. A few escape shuttle
are reigstered flying off in different directions. Venus HQ determines that the whole crew managed to escape the
destruction. But they remain angry because of the unprovoked attack.

Meanwhile, the Dauntless and Phoenix assume orbits and slowly circles the planet. They are looking and waiting..

"This is Venus AirSpace Control. What is the meaning of this!?"

"We regret to inform you, but your planet has just been infiltrated by Dan's cover operatives. We are trying to
determine their location!"

"Bull. Dan the Belt Commander???"

"Trust me, Commander. We almost have the signal. We will destroy their field camp as soon as we pinpoint it!"

"What are you talking about. The shield is up again. You can't shoot through it!"

"We'll see. Got it! It's in the southern regions of the planet. The minning complexes, they are about to seize the
operation. Prepare to fire!"

"Wait! How.. what.."

The Phoenixes cannons start spit fire which hits the planetary shield with roaring ferocity. Most of the blast is
disspated by the shield, but a smaller beam passes through and decimates the targeted area.

"There you go, Commander. All clear. We are heading back to Earth. Sorry for this.. incident. Our President is eagerly
awaiting communication from your leader. There is much to be explained and as you have seen, much new
information to take into consideration.."

The two mighty vessels engange engines and are gone in a few seconds..The commander on Venus is dumbfounded
and stares at the screen.. He pushes a button to contact his leader......

......

Meanhile a shadow slowly descends on the Surface of venus and decloaks..

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 10 June 2004, 12:42:45
*various sirens and claxons are going off in the distance and locally*

Freespace is seething with anger. "DAMMIT!"

The communications to the area stopped a while ago, and reports are yet to come in. It's quite nerve racking at the
moment. finally, the intercom flares, "Majesty, we have a problem!"

"Duh. I could tell that from the thunderous roar in the distance. what the hell happened?"

"As far as we can determine, a blow was inflicted to our mining operation. A smaller beam from a warship penetrated
a hole in the global shielding system, and fried anything that was on the surface. Fortunately, there was little damage
or casualities, as everyone was underground mining."

"I smell a trap. Get my elite royal guard ready. I wish to have them spearhead the investigation and resolution of this
incident. We must not fall to confusion! send out our rejuvination and invasion force to earth with a full complement of
the new U wing fighters and warship complement at once! "

"yes, sire."

"Now, increase security at all critical posts to maximum. 120% for here. and make sure that the shielding over the
palace is 100% complete before any work is done elsewhere on it. increase aggressiveness with the martians, but
don't start fighting with them yet. also, we're outta cheetoes here, so hurry up and get someone down here, already."

"Yes, sire."

The sirens finally stop

Freespace is not a fool. If he was in direct charge of the shield, he would have never let the shield down. cloaked
ships have a tendency to slip past shields when they're not active. also, it's likely that this is merely an attempt to
keep freespace from aquiring the title of "king of Venus and the rest of the solar system.....and sarcasm" He never
was able to patent an alternative version of a cloaking device, even the one time he got really close, there was that
espionage case where an idot happened to be listening in as the main engineer on the project gave out the whole
formulas as he talked in his sleep due to being overworked.

suddenly, the sirens come back on, and the comm crackles back to life. "Sir, you're not going to believe this, but..."

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: H_Speed on 10 June 2004, 12:53:19
Long live the King!
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 10 June 2004, 13:03:50
"Great work, General. Now, are you SURE, the Venusians thought we fired THROUGH the shield? The cruiser WAS
position exactly below the Phenix and below it?"

"As far as we can tell sir, they THINK we can fire through it.. Although they didn't make much mention of the incident
on the official channels, which would figure. Too embarassing I'd say. "

"Shame. I was hoping for a more panicky if unofficial response, that would reverberate beyond the Belt into the
Jovian system, so they would not dare to rely on thir shielding systems as they do now.. Never hurts to fill you enemy
with some additional fear, even if it's unreal."

"Anyway, shall I attempt to contact King Freespace's HQ? I mean as far as we can tell, elements of the 2nd dumbest
army are still on the move. Only about 10k from the Crystal Palace. And the cruiser has just landed unloading MCA
commandoes."

"Yes, I think it is time, we explained the stunt we pulled, why we did it and prepared him for the bad news... Unless it
is too late and those Belt scum were able to incinerate Venus to fight to death over Earth... I never did understand
why they like all that gravity? People tend to take things too seriously, when there is lots of gravity involved. Anyway,
keep me posted and make those commandoes fly, if they have to. Seriously, if we are there we better catch those
operatives, before his own royal guards do. The Venusian torture tactics are just beyond contempt, not to mention
the insanity of revenge Dan's troops will then feel obligated to execute upon Venus... This solar system will look like
sands of my ski resort if Freespace doesn't help me get those Outlanders in order."

*Doc checks the radar signature of the approaching Venus task force...*

If I can get freespace to cooperate, I could integrate this fine group into the newly formed Starfleet. Resettle Earth
making sure to keep the scum off and to not repeat the mistakes of the ancients.. Although I personally don't think I
will ever stop on that lousy heavy planet again. Mars is my home now.. Speaking of which..

*Doc takes off in his DG-Delux edition and flies off for another ski run down the slopes of the tallest vulcano known* :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 10 June 2004, 14:58:29
"What!? an invasion of the second dumbest army!?" Exclaimed freespace.

"sire, their numbers are relatively light. I do believe they don't pose that much of a threat. Furthermore, they are very
weak from living in a low gravity environment, so they can't fight nearly as fierce as we can."

"why else do you think I chose Venus as my favorite planet?  certainly not for the sun tan. well, certainly not only
the sun tan anyway. We have 91% earth's gravity. enough to reduce chronic back pain, but not enough to become a
bunch of weaklings. Prepare the defenses. I don't want to take any chances. shoot to kill, and only take officers
prisoner." Then interrogate the reasons of this insult to my genious. Use the water torture method. Nobody can resist
having some water dropped on their face continually! HAHAHAHAHA!"

"Yes, sire. Oh, and the pizza guy is here."

"Did you make sure he didn't get here in thirty minutes or less?"

"Yes. the garden maze was very helpful, but now your pizza is cold."

"Free pizza, mmm. you can't beat that. put it in the royal oven, I'll be there when it's ready. now then, is the fleet
bound for earth there yet?"

"No sire, but it will be soon. The subspace drives you bought are making travel very fast, furthermore, nobody will
detect them until they emerge from subspace.....
...
Sire! Urgent news! We have just gotten a message from mars! they want to communicate!"

"Put them on the line."

*a conveniently placed painting disappears, revealing the super-large plasma TV behind it. complete with microphone
and subwoofer for maximum entertainment as well as negotiating business deals. this time it's the latter.*

The screen turns on, revealing DocHoliday in his Fidel Castro-like military uniform.

*the Zero Wing music plays* (or "all you base are belong to us" for those who know it.
http://www.planettribes.com/allyourbase/video3.shtml )

freespace: "It's you!"

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 10 June 2004, 15:24:03
*The spartanic communications room comes to life and Doc comes to attention, as he deems it fit for this occasion.
It's been a while I've done the invasion speech. A dark figure appears in the screen. A tall cloaked man with a huge
hood. Two piercing white blue eyes glaring in the shadow of the hood*
"It's you!"

*and it's my queue*

"How are you gentlemen. All your base are belong to us!"

*The subwoofer on Freespaces side creates sonic interference, resulting in irritating screetching noises*
"I see you acquired some new goods from the Europan Warez. I'm sure it all just fell of the spacetruck, eh? Well, so
did my DG-Deluxe edition.. Anyway, I am not here to discuss our hobbies, even though invasions also seem to fall in
that category. I suppose you noticed I am able to strike with precision, through your beloved shield. I suppose you
also noticed, I did so only to lay waste the enemy operatives camp site, dealing only minor damage to the nearby
minning installation. And finally, I suppose you also noticed I was telling the truth."

*Doc waits a few moments for emphasis, judging whether the information has sunk in the right way.. Those damn
piercing eyes, you can never tell if he's sulking, making faces or day-dreaming..... argh, the things I must do, to keep
this stupid solar system in one piece*

"So, the reason why I did this was to create panic and to secretely contact you. Panic for the benefit of our friends in
the outlying regions, contacting you, to see if you would be interested in putting an end to this... petty rebellion.
Now, I know we've had some differences regarding a certain scripture design, you.. invented. But we are also grown
men with enough toys to at least take out our frustration on those and talk like real men. Now, this whole endeavour
was designed to overtake the minning facilities in the Belt and the Jovian Moons. Mercury, Earth and a few other ...
mistakes.. were not planned for, but serve to inflamme the public. Your reputation as a self proclaimed, petty, childish
ruler was beginning to spread out too much. When Dan officially broke your copyright, I took the opportunity to play
along, hoping he would not so cowardly retreat so soon. I had nothing left, but to pack my bags and get off Earth as
well. To Mars of course. Which was totally unprepared for my arrival and is now mine.

*A mobile rings.. Doc angrily moves it to his ear* What?! I ordered no interrup.... oh, it's you dearest.. no, not now,
I'm in the middle of something.. Aw, crap. Now, you tell that young lady to leave Orbiter alone. Look what I became
because.. Well, of course, I don't want her dating instead.. ahh.. look, I'll have to call you back... Byeeeee

*Damn, there goes my authorative image*

"Khm... Sorry... Now I propose we forge a plan to get rid of all those vermin inhabitting places not even fit to be called
moons. We end up with both our own planet. You can have Earth, I have no feelings for it and I do assume you will
need a summer residence to get that smoggy planet of yours at least for a few months and I propose to take
posession of the Belt. The Jovian system and onward, will be discussed fairly, once you and I secure it. For this
purpose I propose the creation of Starfleet. You fleet is just in time to join forces with mine and prepare a blockade
around the major rocks in the Belt.. What do you say, King Freespace II.com?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 10 June 2004, 15:51:36
"Eh, hmm.."
*damn, I gotta stop daydreaming during these important meetings.*

"Your proposal is quite intruiguing, but pound for pound, (or KG for KG for you metric people) you get far more mass
than I do. I'd have to alter your proposition a tad to compensate. I want mercury. sure, everybody's dead there now
because of that other asteroid, but it's still in one piece, and that makes it valuable to me. I also want luna,  
ceres and pallas from the asteroid belt, and then saturn to balance it. You still get more mass with this deal, but I feel
it is more... balanced this way. do not forget that you also get neptune and the kuiper belt. I will refuse to create
a "starfleet" with you, but a permanent peace treaty is more than agreeable to. every other term seems fair."

By the way, I have green eyes. it must just be the hue on your monitor. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 10 June 2004, 16:31:17
"Well I did not realise that the belt itself weighed more than the Earth and Moon (which of course was included), but
you extension of the terms is also welcome. So you have the inner system, appart from Mars and its moons, and I get
the asteroid belt plus the outer planets and the Kuiper belt - minus the asteroids and Saturn (including its moons I
assume) as you specified. Rather these planets and asteroids will obviously have to be pacified, before claimed, but I
can have fun with that.

Very well, we keep our navies separate and I propose at least an alliance, peace treaties tend to precipitate war,
whereas alliance's downgrade is still just peace."

Farewell Green-eyes"

Hehe, where is everyone? We split the solar system and they all sit in the corner. Either they agree, or we have a
massive problem on our hands.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 10 June 2004, 16:32:57
I am taking cliam of Jupiter for gas mining. If anyone has a problem with that then I am sure the EAC (Europan Army
Commandos) will be happy to discuss the problem with you. Mwahahaha. As I have said many times Europa will
only react if directly attacked.

May I remind you that Eurpoa has one of the largest industrial and commercial outputs of the entire solar system.
Hurting such an economical giant could lead to system wide panic.

I have also appointed myself Leading General of the EDF (Europan Defence Force) and the EEF (Europan
Expeditionary Force) but I still need government backing to use these powers.

Europa is also great for ice skaters, we've got more ice than you could imagine. But bring warm clothing. Say King
Freespace how are you doing frying your ass off on that nasty little lump of rock you call home.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 10 June 2004, 17:12:09
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
you extension of the terms is also welcome. So you have the inner system, appart from Mars and its moons, and I get
the asteroid belt plus the outer planets and the Kuiper belt....

Dan, watch the screen where this bad dramas show its picture and start to laugh heavyly

Mhuahahahahahahahah  <- (mad laugh)

So those litle insect want to deal with our power ?

*Dan trow away the 2 ton asteroid he was playing with*

And they also think we are weak due to low gravity ? don't they know that our national sport
is playing with those asteroid ?

They will soon see our power... Call my engineer IMMEDIATELY !!!¨

.....

-Sir ! Wtrzrl engineer at your service *he salute*

-how goes the new sthealt system ?

-very fine sir, we already have one asteroid class F over each town of mars
ready to fall off... any attempt to deal with them will cut the power and they will fall
like... stone ?

-Fine... very fine mhuahahahahahah....

-call the chief of mars the infamous Doc, I want a clear transmission in 5 minutes...

.....
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 10 June 2004, 17:18:46
Quote
-how goes the new sthealt system ?

Glad to hear you've got a new S-T-health system. Sounds advanced.

Freespace lives on a frying peice of rock. Doc lives on a lump of rust and I live on a giant icecube. Brilliant.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 10 June 2004, 18:54:49
Doc, I accept your alliance. We shall smite these heathens with everything we have and more! though Don't
forget that jupiter is easily the biggest of the planets, and you could consider the others (specifically the inner ones)
to be debris in comparison...  And about venus, atom. It's actually quite the paradise. I have converted the CO2 in the
atmosphere to O2 using many large scrubbers. thus reducing the temp DRAMATICALLY. once the carbon is collected in
considerable quantities, we use it to make industrial diamonds. We have an economy too, don't you know. we have
lots of the hardest material known to humankind... We then took the abundance of O2 (90 atmospheres? *shudder*
well, less without most of the the carbon) and combined it with the hydrogen in the sulfuric acid clouds to make
good 'ol H20. There's still a lot of pressure here, but we also make a bundle taking the rest of the excess oxygen and
selling it to spaceship manufacturers. (spaceships need air, do they not?) and believe me. It's almost just like earth
on the surface. we just need to deal with the rotational problem. a few hundred "days" of night, and then a few
hundred more of light kinda sucks. but we manage to survive.

To dan. You can only move those asteroids because they "weigh" nothing in space. Come to mars even, and try it.
We'll even give you a "small" 2 ton one.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: UAF_Lt_Brenton on 10 June 2004, 20:36:50
I suppose you will be wanting a few armed XP-1s?

================
UAF_Lt_Brenton
- Founder of Brenton Space Agency
- World's youngest pilot
- Second one to nick freespace2dotcom's sigi format
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 10 June 2004, 21:43:07
To all who are in alliance with the Titanian Republic:

The UTI (United Titanian Industries) offers you the XP-1 for 16,990,000,000,000 Orbyts each.
You can use it as troop carrier.

For more Info about the XP-1 look at the project section at www.mcbrain-spacecraft.com



Post Edited ( 06-10-04 21:44 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 10 June 2004, 21:52:11
Please help:help:, our life support systems cannot support the influx of refugees arriving from Earth.

Lagrange Science Station Alpha.  :sunk:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 10 June 2004, 21:55:51
Wuhahaha  What do you offer if Astroide Chiron helps you?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 10 June 2004, 22:19:03
Astroide Chiron

If you wont help out of simple humanity, think of us as a useful resource.  We have many highly thought of scientists
working on the station including a recent winner of the  L'Oreal/UNESCO Prize for Women in Science.:flower:

Lagrange Science Station Alpha

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 10 June 2004, 23:59:32
Europa will answer the call of the station. We have empty troop transports coming your way to pick up the refugees.
We will also send medics for the wounded and MPs (military police) to help keep order. The refugees and wounded
take prioroty though, scientists will have to come later.

(Welcome to the forum, you kind of joined us during a full scale war. Nice to see you joining in though :). I'm Atom,
obviously. Are you new to Orbiter)?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 11 June 2004, 00:09:44
McBrain, I want 20, 15 for troop transport and 5 for med evac. That would be 339,800,000,000,000 Orbyts. It has
been transfered to the Titanian government funds. I want them delivered soon. They are going to be used to help
the station and other stations to evacuate all the refugees to suitable relocation centers. Who would like to host
some refugees?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 11 June 2004, 07:01:55
No problem. They are already in production.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 11 June 2004, 10:26:29
The crew of the Lagrange Science Station Alpha applaud :applause: :applause: :applause: the Europan government
for their humanity and generosity in coming to our rescue.  

One of the refugees went into premature labour because of the shock and she has named the tiny mite after Atom.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 11 June 2004, 10:51:08
:) Shmi, that sounds familiar. Where is that nick from?

Cheers,

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 11 June 2004, 13:18:46
Shmi Skywalker?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 11 June 2004, 13:51:35
Riiiight. Smartee Atom :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 11 June 2004, 13:55:24
Yup.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 11 June 2004, 14:21:12
Doc finished another ski session

"Ah, that felt good. Time to deal with the asteroid pestilence."

Gets into his DG-Deluxe and races off for his HQ. Upon entering the command room, getting a towel, eating some
flakes and drinking some fresh goat milk, sits himself down in front of the situation display and starts going through
the numerous reports, while at the same time being briefed by his top aide

"So you say, you've been holding off Dan's calls for what? 5 hours now. Why was I not notified?! .. Right, I ordered
no interruptions when I have quality time with my wife.... Anyway, try to get him back, tell him I MAY take 5 minutes
off my obviously busy schedule to see what I can do for him.. And do check those specs on the radar screen. I don't
like the way they appear to hang over the surface, especially where they are over settlements.."

"What specks.. Oh that.. Funny that. They slowly appeared in the period of last 8 hours and appear to be in geo sync
orbits.. Scanning now... Huh? Ensign, give me a full scan, send a probe.... Sir, we might have something here.."

"Damn, why do *I* always have to see these things eh? I see here freespace is moving in to take possession of the
territories we agreed on.. What about that LSSA (Lagrange Science Station Alpha)? We didn't discuss their status.
Officially it is Earth territorry, but it's far enough to be deemed independant. God knows they are in all respects but
politically. And what are Atom's troop transports doing over there... What are they XP-1 McBrain Spacecraft?? DO YOU
REALIZE THOSE ARE TROOP transports??? Why don't you che..."

"Sir, we have a bigger problem! Those specs. They appeared to be cloaked objects, asteroids of type F. And they are
all sending a radio transmission. Some lunatic laughter more or less. Shall I put it on speaker?"

"Go ahead.... Oh, hell. That is Dan. And this can only mean one thing. They obviously perfected the stealth
technology. But not totally, since even *I* was able to detect them against the background. And those asteroids are
placed nicely to destroy most of Martian settlements. Get our experts together, to come up with a solution to this...
mistake of his. And find out what those transports are up to. I'm sure Freespace won't like them either and he's way
too fond of having fun taking pot shots at troop filled carriers than I am. And find out the status of the station. I'm
sure they are having their share of fun with Terrans escaping Earth."

*Doc sits down angrily and eats a Kit Kat... brooding about space politics, life, fish and everything...*

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 11 June 2004, 16:12:05
Does the Lagrange Science Station Alpha want food and water too?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 11 June 2004, 16:15:10
You can use the XP-1's for supply transports, too.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 11 June 2004, 16:30:21
Wonder if someone could create some scenarios based on this war.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 11 June 2004, 16:33:07
Just do it!

Or maybe freespace could do it. He sucks at programming and modelling. So perhaps he could try it.
Finally he started the war! :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 11 June 2004, 16:37:30
This war is almost like the 1st World War. I was started after a chain of event's which began with the prosecution of
Dan.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 11 June 2004, 17:07:49
Heh, most wars start like that.. Snowball effect.. :(

I was actually hoping we could develop this story enough to be able to create a whole darn scenario package :))

 
Quote
He sucks at programming and modelling.
You sure? :) His attempts at cracking Dan's reviewer were quite worthy and his DG skin is not for trash either

Anyway, can't wait how Dan or Freespace carry on this story :) Dan's turning into quite a ter***ist ,eh? :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 11 June 2004, 17:12:36
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
 
Quote
He sucks at programming and modelling.
You sure? :)

He said it himself.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 11 June 2004, 17:13:54
Quote
Krytom wrote:
Wonder if someone could create some scenarios based on this war.


Typical of you Krytom, trying to change the topic. That should be in the scenario thread!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 11 June 2004, 17:19:32
You lot, back on topic.

Anyone want icecubes. We also have a hell of alot of frozen storage room.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 11 June 2004, 17:28:57
Icecubes!!!! This fits perfectly to my Iced Coffee which stands in front of me.

Atom: The first XP-1 should be arrived now at Europa. Fill it with icecubes and send it to Titan!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 11 June 2004, 17:29:33
How would ya'll like some dry ice??? It's frozen CO2, you take it into your hand, and instead of turning into water it
just evaporates?

Get it with a complimentary red Mars sulfur saturated leather pouch at your local Mars Memorabilia Store(TM) :)

Cheers,

Your Friendly Martian Salesman
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 11 June 2004, 17:31:28
What's the point in ice cube manufacturng?

Anyway. Uranus makes frizbees that fly sideways on. They're useful/ :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 11 June 2004, 17:31:41
How much does it cost? :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 11 June 2004, 17:32:11
Buy new peanuts at your local Mars Memorabilia Store, only on Europa.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 11 June 2004, 17:33:13
What about old peanuts?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 11 June 2004, 17:33:36
Peanuts!! Baahhhh!! :down:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 11 June 2004, 17:34:36
I prefer Chocolate!!!!!!!!!! :):)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 11 June 2004, 17:36:31
Get the BEST chocolate in the solar system at the Titanian Specialities Store (TM)!!! Only on Titan!!
Get it now!!!!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 11 June 2004, 17:37:49
You didn't quite get the point of that post.

I said.

Quote
Mars Memorabilia Store, only on Europa.

Doc said.

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at your local Mars Memorabilia Store(TM)

:)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 11 June 2004, 17:39:31
You're trying to breach copyright! Are you?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 11 June 2004, 17:41:22
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Not another copyright war!!!!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 11 June 2004, 17:41:47
Thank you kindy, Mr. Atom *bow*

*doc is ready to release the grip on his leashed ferocious lawyer, whose fangs are facing the innocent looking
trademark violator* :) So, Mr. MacBrain? :) learning nothing from the freespace fiasco? :) you need to purchase a
franchise, then the lawyer will drop dead :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 11 June 2004, 17:42:09
Hehe. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 11 June 2004, 17:43:58
Hoho. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 11 June 2004, 17:47:23
Hihi. :)   dadadadatadada....... tututudunnedidunsalala :pfff:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 11 June 2004, 17:53:23
You mock me, eh??

*doc releases the blawyerhound (a Martian version of a bloodhound for financial problem solving) and it runs off
toward McBrain, writting court subpoenas, checking various laws and regulations, bribing further blawyerhounds to
join him, paying off judges, politicians and all the rest, loosing so much breath, that it drops dead in front of McBrain*

Daymn... Shakespeare was right, wadn't he?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 11 June 2004, 17:56:39
Now, Doc, my English is not enough to understand your text. May you please reformulate it so that I can understand it?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 11 June 2004, 17:56:58
-Yes master ?

-You can call back the asteroid that hang over mar's town, we finally won.
-Call also McBrain to tell him that he can have 50% of mars as we planned

Long live the asteroid belt !

HAIL ME !

Dan
====================
-commander of the asteroid belt
-master of 50% of mars
====================



Post Edited ( 06-11-04 17:59 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 11 June 2004, 17:58:32
You don't really need to understand it. Basicly the thing just dies trying to get to you. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 11 June 2004, 17:59:10
Yeah, Dan!!!!!!!!

Hail Probe!!!!!!!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 11 June 2004, 18:06:54
Well let me rephrase that for me young friend here..

See a blawyerhound is a subbreed of the famous canine, indiginous to Sol III. However, the atmospheric anomalies
on the surface of Sol IV (Mars, eh) have precipitated an untoward change in the aforementioned mammal, giving him
the generally anoying attribtes of professional lawyer (good lawyers that is to say), while preserving its hunting and
search-destroy qualities. Now, the mammal in question detect breaches of law and immediatelly proceeds to
exterminate the offender, while making sure proper measure are taken to protect its own legal standing regarding
the irrelevant matter of murder being committed concurrently :)

Now, the aforementioned honorable gentleman, Mr. Shakespeare stated in one of his many literary works, that
lawyers generally should be slain. Taking into account the failure of my own advanced version of this professional, I
am quite inclined to agree :)

Heh, was this more to your comprehension, right honorable Sir MacBrian? :) :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 11 June 2004, 18:08:08
Quote
DanSteph wrote:
-Yes master ?

-You can call back the asteroid that hang over mar's town, we finally won.
-Call also McBrain to tell him that he can have 50% of mars as we planned

Long live the asteroid belt !

HAIL ME !

Dan
====================
-commander of the asteroid belt
-master of 50% of mars
====================

EH? :grrr:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 11 June 2004, 18:11:26
Yup, Mr. Block Holyduy.

So a blawyerhound is a evil-like lawyer that atomizes all lawbreakers immidiately?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 11 June 2004, 18:16:11
Should, yes... :wall: I obviously still have a bit of fine-tuning to do.. darn genetic engineering, wasted all my cousins
so far... sheesh.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 11 June 2004, 18:17:40
Yes, yes. Genetic engineering can be very dangerous, Duc. Don't forget that.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 11 June 2004, 18:18:52
Quack

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 11 June 2004, 18:19:11
?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 11 June 2004, 18:19:26
Mooooooooooooo..............................went the duck. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 11 June 2004, 18:19:32
Duc!!!!! What have you done?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 11 June 2004, 18:19:55
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Quote
DanSteph wrote:
-Yes master ?
-You can call back the asteroid that hang over mar's town, we finally won.
-Call also McBrain to tell him that he can have 50% of mars as we planned
Long live the asteroid belt !
HAIL ME !
Dan
====================
-commander of the asteroid belt
-master of 50% of mars
====================
EH? :grrr:

Ooops hang on, ClockOviday didn't hang finally

Dan
======================
-Master of asteroid belt
======================
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 11 June 2004, 18:20:35
LLLLOOOOLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 11 June 2004, 18:21:02
Hehe, DucsHoliday :)

Well I'm off have some work to do :) Keep Mars in one piece while I'm gone. Aphellion you are still the Prime
Minister!!! The President is counting on you! :)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 11 June 2004, 18:22:32
I've practicly been posting for an hour. I wan't to bounce on the trampoline in the back garden. :)



Post Edited ( 06-11-04 18:23 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 11 June 2004, 18:23:50
Me come too.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 11 June 2004, 18:40:50
Quote
Atom wrote:
Does the Lagrange Science Station Alpha want food and water too?



YES the refugees seriously overextended our life support system and hydroponics.

Please send water and food (especially chocolate)

Quote
Get the BEST chocolate in the solar system at the Titanian Specialities Store (TM)!!! Only on Titan!!
Get it now!!!!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 11 June 2004, 19:24:04
BTW: where is this Station anyway? :wonder:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 11 June 2004, 19:29:07
Meet my new sigi :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 11 June 2004, 19:31:25
You're gonna have to change it eventually. Anyway, nice. ;)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 11 June 2004, 19:34:58
BTW:How do you get the shine effect behind the letters? Is that a paintshop feature?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 11 June 2004, 19:42:23
Photoshop actually :) That piece of software is awesome.

The change is no problem. It'll be a while before I am a living legend anyway. Right now, a 4-star officer is quite
nice :))) The original file contains all the separate layers and the text can be changed without the need to apply all
the effects again. They adjust as you change the text :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 11 June 2004, 19:45:16
I've got Adobe Photodeluxe which I think can do some of the things that Photoshop can do, I'll have to check.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 11 June 2004, 19:47:46
hey nice sigi doc....

Fun things I was just thinking of doing one :)
but I had the bath to give to my children... the bathroom
look like the machine room of titanic now :) (after the iceberg hit her)

Dan
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 11 June 2004, 20:09:26
Quote
Krytom wrote:
BTW: where is this Station anyway? :wonder:


At one of the Lagrange points in Earth's orbit obviously!
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 11 June 2004, 20:46:08
Quote
Quote
Krytom wrote:
BTW: where is this Station anyway?


At one of the Lagrange points in Earth's orbit obviously!

Fine.

Quote
Dan wrote:
Fun things I was just thinking of doing one
but I had the bath to give to my children... the bathroom
look like the machine room of titanic now  (after the iceberg hit her)

Dan

Hehe, It's time for my 2 year old sister's bath now too.

You know I said about the trampoline a few hours ago:
(http://www.thomashodge.supanet.com/Picture%20Hosting/Libbytrampolining.jpg)
That's her there. She get's really bad static on the trampoline, all her hair sticks up and she zaps you whenever you
go near her.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 11 June 2004, 20:57:59
she's really cute said my wife :)  (I agree with her)

Dan
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 11 June 2004, 21:58:59
This is a non-blurry photo from last Christmas:
(http://www.thomashodge.supanet.com/Picture%20Hosting/CroppedBooey.jpg)
Doing her cheesey grin for the camera :) Hair's still messy though. :turning:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 11 June 2004, 22:31:40
Quote
McBrain wrote:
Get the BEST chocolate in the solar system at the Titanian Specialities Store (TM)!!! Only on Titan!!
Get it now!!!!



I will give you 5000 Nuclear weapons on delivery for  10,000,0 "BEST chocolate". :)  I also offer Hydrogen bombs.

DocHoliday the new sigi, N I C E ! ! !

Dan you interested in making an alliance? :)  Wee need a treaty. wuhahah

Krytom, very s w e e t ! ! ! !



Post Edited ( 06-11-04 22:32 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 11 June 2004, 23:11:03
Krytom: Was that your mum's idea?

McBrain: I'll have all of your chocolate, for an 'Omega 19' device.

Shmi: Water and food on the way. And some Titanian Chocolate. Oh and some Europan icecubes. (To keep the beer
cold).

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 11 June 2004, 23:16:53
Freespace has heard of the terrible tragedy that has befallen Mars. He knew that the sigi pirate was terrible, but he
didn't know that he was THIS bad...

"Sire, the fleet reports complete control of earth. although. It's unfortunate, but we lost a solder in the process."

A whole soldier? oh, this is a public relations disaster in the making!

"Send some flowers! .. and some liquor, they're appreciate that!"

"yes majesty. And what do we do of mars?"

"Send a third of the fleet defending earth and venus to defend mars. It's pretty obvious that they're going to be the
hardest hit because of their proximity to the battle front. so far, we've destroyed every asteroid that dan has sent
our way."

"yes, sir. Also, the planetary shield is complete now. we can take at least two blows from a planet-destroying weapon
now. but don't worry, we can destroy any such weapons in that time."

"Excellent. Make sure to begin the construction of an identical shield on earth. is our other fleet at saturn yet?"

"No, but they should be there within the hour. Last reports indicated that they were preparing a massive fleet around
the ring areas. We may need to send some reinforcements before the main fighting begins."

"send the colossus. that one ship equals any of our existing battle groups if not more. we will win very easily."

This is going well. even if dan was able to send asteroids to venus, there's no way they could penetrate the shield,
and even if they did, the fleet could easily destory the asteroids as they made themselves noticeable in the
atmosphere while burning up. just an easy weak blast and then the atmosphere will take care of the rest. Even in
earth's case, the atmosphere will easily give away any falling asteroids before they can hit the surface. after this,we
shall show these barbarians what true power is.

-----------------
On a side note, today I may be going to the adler planetarium today. Gotta love chicago for having all those world-
class museums... and to think I've only been to one of them so far... (museum of science and industies)



Post Edited ( 06-11-04 23:20 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 11 June 2004, 23:32:05
Very wierd sigi Freespace. :doubt:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 12 June 2004, 00:25:28
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Atom wrote:

Shmi: Water and food on the way. And some Titanian Chocolate. Oh and some Europan icecubes. (To keep the beer
cold).



Much appreciated :beer:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 12 June 2004, 00:53:27
No problem.:drink:

Freespace, what is happening in your sigi? It looks like some people killing some kind of rodent. Pleasant.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 03:42:47
Ahh. Well, you have to watch that particular episode to understand, but they are paper dolls getting beaten up! (very easily I might add) beware, because you are but paper dolls to ME. HAHAHAHA!



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 03:43 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 12 June 2004, 10:00:53
One of our scientists has predicted that the wanton moving of aseroids about, will perturb the orbits of the planets
and lead to an ecological disaster in the solar system! 8o

Most of the other scientists are sceptical :doubt: that Dr Cassandra's computer program is refined enough to model
the full chaotic "butterfly" effect, but still felt that you should be warned.

Thankyou for the chocolate.

Lagrange Science Station Alpha.
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 12:17:47
We of the Asteroid Belt Confederatio preffer that we all die instead
of loosing our freedom...

(hey look my new sigi , how is it ? :)

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 14:41 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 13:19:53
Hm :) you put a lot of work into that one :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 13:22:38
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Hm :) you put a lot of work into that one :)


1 hours :)
(I started one yesterday but it sucked, so I had an idea this morning while waking up,
 started from scratch and the job took one hour)

the longest was the round text I have only ps 5.5 and no plugin for that.
(it's not perfect but hey who care , the solar system will be destructed soon it seem)

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 14:42 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 12 June 2004, 17:12:54
Great sigi :)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 17:40:44
Curses! I need to update my sigi picture somehow, without photoshop it will be a challenge.
BTW: who's that......um.........guy in the middle of your sigi Dan? :)
And I guess you used photoshop for the colourful writing too.

Thinks-*must get photoshop* over and over again.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 18:09:29
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Krytom wrote:
BTW: who's that......um.........guy in the middle of your sigi Dan? :)

It's the grand master of shadow, The guardian of our religion (the K'Weerzak),
you know live ain't easy in the asteroid, we need strong men and our religion help.

:fool: :)

Quote
Krytom wrote:
Thinks-*must get photoshop* over and over again.

Can't help, I have a registered version of photoshop.

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 18:17:58
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DanSteph wrote:
Can't help, I have a registered version of photoshop.

I got Photoshop as a free attachment to my webspace order! :) FREE!!!!!
(It actually is Photoshop Elements, I don't know if this is an advanced version)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 18:23:55
I have photoshop CS. No comments on how I got it, though.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 18:36:36
How?

Think, freespace, think!!!!! :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 19:02:18
I think he knows. He just doesn't want to tell us. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 19:08:24
IS THAT TRUE, FREESPACE?????

IF IT'S TRUE, THE VENUSIAN PEOPLE WILL WANT ANOTHER LEADER!!!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 19:32:10
The Venusian people wouldn't appreciate having a leader that knowingly participates in...erm... "free" software
exchanges. If that is in fact the way I did get photoshop and I'm not stringing you on.



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 19:32 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 19:39:21
I have no problem with you getting "free" software. It's your conscience.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 19:40:15
Quote
freespace2dotcom wrote:
If that is in fact the way I did get photoshop and I'm not stringing you on.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 19:42:47
Quote
McBrain wrote:
I have no problem with you getting "free" software. It's your conscience.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 19:43:40
Quote
freespace2dotcom wrote:
If that is in fact the way I did get photoshop and I'm not stringing you on.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 19:48:10
Quote
I have no problem with you getting "free" software. It's YOUR conscience.[/i]


Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 19:52:22
Perhaps I'm not emphasizing myself enough....

Quote
freespace2dotcom wrote:
IF THAT IS IN FACT THE WAY I DID GET PHOTOSHOP AND I'M NOT STRINGING YOU ON![/u][/i]
[/b]

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 20:00:24
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I have no problem with you getting "free" software. It's YOUR conscience.[/glow]

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 20:01:29
:hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot:
:hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot:
:hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 20:11:21
Perhaps I'm still not emphasizing myself enough....
Quote
freespace2dotcom wrote:
IF THAT IS IN FACT THE WAY I DID GET PHOTOSHOP AND I'M NOT STRINGING YOU ON!!!!![/u][/i][/b]


SO HUSH!!!! OR ELSE!!!


(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/9941/bomb3.jpg)


Dan, there aren't enough emphasis buttons! We need different color highlights and the works!



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 20:15 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 20:13:21
Are you sure?
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 20:16:26
BTW:
(http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/8216/LIST.jpg)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 20:17:03
yes.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 20:17:27
Really?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 20:19:58
Actually, that picture I used as my sigi for that short time actually *WAS* a real, non tampered image. I've only
posted once in the francophone forum, and it was for good cause. but I'm sure none of those under yours were actual
posts.



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 20:20 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 20:21:22
Ah. And where did you get Photoshop?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 20:23:11
my.... uncle gave it to me. :) (seriously)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 20:24:56
Quote
freespace2dotcom wrote:
my.... uncle gave it to me. :) (seriously)


Uncle jeReMiZ ? :)


(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 20:26:52
Dan, you know Freespace's uncle?????
Damn traitor!!!!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 20:29:45
Dan, you're not helping. My real blood-related uncle gave me a copy. He works in WEB-DESIGN (you would know..)



Post Edited ( 06-17-04 16:36 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 20:31:50
Well gentlemen, enough joke, we have a war running....

I propose that you all vote for me as master of know universe
so we can end this stupid war and live in peace under my
dictatorship.


(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 20:34:13
First you will have to implement polls to your forum. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 20:36:02
freespace: knocks dan over the head

You all know that dan is OLD!*

my reign will be prosperous, and it will last longer because I'm younger. You won't have to worry about civil wars
breaking out in 30 years because your leader kicked the bucket and his heirs are greedy SOB's.

*Anything that is older than me is too old.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 20:37:07
Quote
McBrain wrote:
First you will have to implement polls to your forum. :)


Doesn't matter I can fake post reply as well as poll...
err... I mean... the democratic vote can be done also by posts :)


(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 20:37 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 20:38:06
Now your are a few seconds older, Freespace. TOO OLD!!!!!

I'M THE ONLY KING OF UNIVERSE!!!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 20:39:30
Yes, so can I dan, so can I, do you not remember how I subtly used your name to make a post? HAHAHAHA! I can it
again if you dare me to, there's bound to be a loose hole somewhere...

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 12 June 2004, 20:39:40
Dan seeing as I am in the Asteroid Belt Confederatio I will have to stell your logo wuhahahaaha ;)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 20:40:41
Quote
freespace2dotcom wrote:
You all know that dan is OLD!*

That doesn't matter, everyone know that with our low gravity we live almost
240 years....

When My children will play with your bones dust , I'll still be a young dictator :)

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 20:42:20
OK, here's is my "democratic vote":

I vote for Dr. Martin Schweiger as the MASTER OF UNIVERSE.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 12 June 2004, 20:42:25
We conducted a postal ballot on Lagrange Science Station Alpha.

At first we thought the postal bag had been accidently lost out of a evacuating airlock, but now the votes have been
found and every one voted for Dan as master of the known universe.

Which is a bit odd as I don't remember voting for him. :fool:
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 20:42:31
Yeah sure McBrain, you can be King of this universe, but what makes you think that there aren't any other
universes out there? If there are, I will take the biggest one. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 20:42:58
Quote
schumanna wrote:
Dan seeing as I am in the Asteroid Belt Confederatio I will have to stell your logo wuhahahaaha ;)

*Dan note on his agenda: invading Chiron next Monday... after breakfast*

Ok you will be granted to use it but wait next monday, we should vote about
that.

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 20:43:27
Quote
IF THAT IS IN FACT THE WAY I DID GET PHOTOSHOP AND I'M NOT STRINGING YOU ON!

Hey you guys, what was that all about? I bought my version of Photoshop on a market in Tailand. It cost a fraction of
what it does usually and I'm not making money using Photoshop, so my conscience is clear. Besides I am a GREAT
promoter of the software for potential commercial users.... Photoshop is THE ONE piece of sw I would recommend to
anyone.

So there :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 20:44:00
Dan, where have you been in the last two weeks?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 12 June 2004, 20:44:13
Quote
DanSteph wrote:
Quote
freespace2dotcom wrote:
You all know that dan is OLD!*

That doesn't matter, everyone know that with our low gravity we live almost
240 years....

When My children will play with your bones dust , I'll still be a young dictator :)

Your not a dictator of Astroide Chiron.  What are you trying tp poll? :rant:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 20:45:03
Quote
McBrain wrote:
OK, here's is my "democratic vote":
I vote for DanSteph as the MASTER OF UNIVERSE.

Thanks you for your thrust McBrain.

HAVE VOTED !

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 20:46:31
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Quote
IF THAT IS IN FACT THE WAY I DID GET PHOTOSHOP AND I'M NOT STRINGING YOU ON!

Hey you guys, what was that all about? I bought my version of Photoshop on a market in Tailand. It cost a fraction of
what it does usually and I'm not making money using Photoshop, so my conscience is clear. Besides I am a GREAT
promoter of the software for potential commercial users.... Photoshop is THE ONE piece of sw I would recommend to
anyone.

So there :)


I also use Ixla Artist, a non-well-know graphics editing prog. But I works very well.
Actually it's better than Photoshop, because it's WAY more comfortable.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 20:47:43
Hang on! You edited that quote! Didn't you Dan!
Shame on you, you sneaky little administrator.
You're definately getting my vote. :):)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 20:50:18
Quote
freespace2dotcom wrote:
Yes, so can I dan, so can I, do you not remember how I subtly used your name to make a post? HAHAHAHA! I can it
again if you dare me to, there's bound to be a loose hole somewhere...

Sure but I control the Matrix ! :)

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 20:50:17
It's getting hard to post because when you do, you realize that 4 people have done so before you..

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 20:51:34
Quote
DanSteph wrote:
Quote
McBrain wrote:
OK, here's is my &quot;democratic vote&quot;:
I vote for DanSteph as the MASTER OF UNIVERSE.

Thanks you for your thrust McBrain.

HAVE VOTED !

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)

No problem, Dan! :)

BTW:

The votes for the MASTER OF ALL UNIVERSES has been completed.

Here are the results:

-> = voted for

DanSteph -> McBrain
Freespace2dotcom -> McBrain
DocHoliday -> McBrain
schumanna -> McBrain
Krytom -> McBrain
Atom -> McBrain
DanSteph -> McBrain
Mustard -> McBrain

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 12 June 2004, 20:52:59
Hey Dan the post you saw from McBrain seems to have got accidently corrupted

Quote
McBrain wrote:
OK, here's is my "democratic vote":

I vote for Dr. Martin Schweiger as the MASTER OF UNIVERSE.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 20:54:10
Yup. I noticed that. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 12 June 2004, 20:54:32
Shmi YUP
my "democratic vote" is also Dr. Martin Schweiger as the MASTER OF UNIVERSE.  He built it!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 20:54:32
No, I made that mistake. Sorry.

It should be:

Quote
McBrain wrote:
OK, here's is my "democratic vote":

I vote for Dr. Martin Schweiger as the MASTER OF UNIVERSE.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 20:56:00
I'll just wait until you all realize that voting is so helpless in the face of a bunch of cheaters, so I'll just bide my time,
you'll realize it, kill each other, and I'll just waltz right in.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 20:56:09
No, It was Dan who edited your quote to his name.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 20:58:00
Sheesh, all of you posting, I can't get a word in :)

Anyways, we all see how democracy (doesn't) work, so why not join under the flag of Mars, eh.. I mean, peace
through superior firepower always works.. And which planet but MARS better suited for this worthy motto? :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 20:58:28
Quote
Krytom wrote:
No, It was Dan who edited your quote to his name.


Right. After I sent him a message that is was a mistake.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 20:59:21
Quote
schumanna wrote:
Shmi YUP
my "democratic vote" is also Dr. Martin Schweiger as the MASTER OF UNIVERSE.  He built it!

I heard lately that it was a nebulae that condensed in one sun and several planets...
I *may* be wrong notice :)

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 21:00:05
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Sheesh, all of you posting, I can't get a word in :)

Anyways, we all see how democracy (doesn't) work, so why not join under the flag of Mars, eh.. I mean, peace
through superior firepower always works.. And which planet but MARS better suited for this worthy motto? :)


Uranus. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 21:00:33
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Sheesh, all of you posting, I can't get a word in :)

Anyways, we all see how democracy (doesn't) work, so why not join under the flag of Mars, eh.. I mean, peace
through superior firepower always works.. And which planet but MARS better suited for this worthy motto? :)


Great idea!!!

I'll join the flag of Mars!!

Mars is a really great planet! All planets are great!! Why should we destroy them?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 21:00:49
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Anyways, we all see how democracy (doesn't) work

Democracy DOES work very well, the better proof is that 99% of currents votes
are in my favor :)

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Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 21:00:49
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Right. After I sent him a message that is was a mistake.

Kissing up to the Matrix Master eh??? :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 21:00:53
venus.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 21:01:43
Dammit, you guys, let's READ the posts before we make another.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 21:02:25
Freespace. About 3 people posted just before you did. :):)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 21:02:26
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Quote
Right. After I sent him a message that is was a mistake.

Kissing up to the Matrix Master eh??? :)


psssssst..... it's a trick...

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 12 June 2004, 21:03:07
DocHoliday interested in making an alliance, make peace. :)

coff* Take over the solar system *coff

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 21:04:55
F*ck it, schumanna!!!!!

PEACE!!!!!

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Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 21:05:50
(http://yzark.com/elvis/images/peace.jpg)
:hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 21:06:53
That was some quick :google: searching there. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 12 June 2004, 21:07:16
Why not?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 21:08:48
Quote
DocHoliday interested in making an alliance, make peace.

coff* Take over the solar system *coff

Okay revised proposition:
A Solar confederacy sounds nice. Loosely connected states, with joing defence against aliens.. I mean we are all
hoomans, eh? :)) No chief planet, no chief person, just a big ol' democratic assembly, headed by... emm... noone? :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 21:10:13
That sound's strangely.........um........peaceful. :)
OK, I could live with that.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 21:10:58
headed by ME!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 21:11:39
No.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 21:12:35
Yes

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 21:13:11
No.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 12 June 2004, 21:13:26
NO it will be headed by Luke Skywalker. :)  And his lettel robats,

coff* Most reprogramme them *coff



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 21:14 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 21:13:30
Yes! I mean, no, ME!



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 21:13 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 21:14:11
No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 12 June 2004, 21:14:54
Ah but would the rights of small independent science stations be protected?

And would their further supplies of chocolate be guaranteed? ;)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 21:14:57
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
DocHoliday interested in making an alliance, make peace.
A Solar confederacy sounds nice. Loosely connected states, with joing defence against aliens.. I mean we are all
hoomans, eh? :)) No chief planet, no chief person, just a big ol' democratic assembly, headed by... emm... noone? :)


mhhhh.... :doubt:


*Look at the mountain of gold, irridium and all precious metal he have in reserve*
*imagine how much he can brib with all that*
*start to smile*


Ok doc I agree with that :)

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Post Edited ( 06-12-04 21:15 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 21:14:55
Sheesh, you guys... do we REALLY have to vote, or can we agree that is is IMPOSSIBLE to vote on it and accept
noone as leader. I mean it is the reality, we will not accept noone but each one themself? :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 21:16:22
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Sheesh, you guys... do we REALLY have to vote, or can we agree that is is IMPOSSIBLE to vote on it and accept
noone as leader. I mean it is the reality, we will not accept noone but each one themself? :)

I agree with that. that's why I propose I make war and beat you all down.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 12 June 2004, 21:16:43
NO!!

Luke Skywalker!!!



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 21:17 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 21:17:26
Seem we all agree for doc's proposal BUT freespace...
So I propose we all ally against him :)

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Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 21:18:00
No nos, and no yesses as well. Just no votes.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 12 June 2004, 21:18:51
YUP.  Sounds nice to me, Wuhahahaha.  So then we all have peace except freespace

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 21:19:20
Beware. I have all the Oxygen reserves. If you make war with me, your navy people will die of asphixiation. HAHA!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 21:19:25
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I agree with that. that's why I propose I make war and beat you all down.

Ah, sad... I think I'll just move Mars over to Alpha Centauri... So you can blast this system to pieces. Take the science
station with me.. At least THEY seem to want peace.. and chocolate :) which is quite agreeable with me to :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 21:19:27
Ok. Let's just shun freespace from this solar system and tell him to make one of his own. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 12 June 2004, 21:19:53
We think Luke Skywalker would be an admirable leader of the confederation.

cough nepotism cough
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 21:21:16
Quote
Krytom wrote:
Ok. Let's just shun freespace from this solar system and tell him to make one of his own. :)


All right then, I claim all of Vega, Capella, Alpha Centauri, Deneb, and Polaris.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 21:21:23
Quote
Seem we all agree for doc's proposal BUT freespace...
So I propose we all ally against him

That is basically quite what I expected of him :) Maybe we should quaranteen Venus :) have piece and Freespace can
shoot all he wants to inside the lead dome around venus, eh? :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 21:23:23
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
I agree with that. that's why I propose I make war and beat you all down.
Ah, sad... I think I'll just move Mars over to Alpha Centauri... So you can blast this system to pieces. Take the science
station with me.. At least THEY seem to want peace.. and chocolate :)



BREAKING NEWS

It seem the chocolate was a violent poison for the Alphan,
60% of the population died after doc's distribution of chocolate.
Alphan declared war to mars and solar system.



mhhhh....Seem Doc will bring Mars back sooner than we thought :)

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Post Edited ( 06-12-04 21:30 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 12 June 2004, 21:23:29
Alpha Centauri?:wonder:  We are very tempted by your kind offer Doc :friend:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 21:24:14
*Doc takes a gun and shoots Freespaces control panel, cutting him off from all his aides and soldiers* Quiet, I'm
trying to think...

Luke Skywalker, eh? Strong the Force with him is... but great danger I sense in his leadership?

*cough*Coward compared to his father he is*cough*

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 12 June 2004, 21:25:28
Quote
freespace2dotcom wrote:
Quote
Krytom wrote:
Ok. Let's just shun freespace from this solar system and tell him to make one of his own. :)



All right then, I claim all of Vega, Capella, Alpha Centauri, Deneb, and Polaris.



Then go there and shoot all you want.  One more question.  IF there is peace, Where will the Conferances be held
and how can we garantee the safty of us al?.  Will there be chocolate?  Will people die from it?



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 21:27 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 21:25:28
*looking in his star chart* I also claim altair and sirius,

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 21:25:56
Dan, stop abusing the media for you own evil aims!!! :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 21:26:08
'Speak backwards must we, yes' :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 21:27:26
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Dan, stop abusing the media for you own evil aims!!! :)

they don't need any help for that, they are enough dumb ;)

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Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 21:28:26
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*looking in his star chart* I also claim altair and sirius,

*Doc checks his own charts* Well, I think you will lead an interesting life.. The Altairians, Sirius (remember
Freelancer), Denebulans, ... and all the rest seem, well, technologically prepared for you :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 21:30:46
I'm going to design my new sigi picture now.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 21:31:12
I think we all must go play an online game, seem we would do well in a team :)



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Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 21:31:26
Let's try another approach.. Specialization: each planet defines their ROLE in the Solar Confederacy, leadership
excluded for the moment. How will you benefit the rest of us..

I offer scientific research, problem solving and starship construction facilities on Utopia Planitia Shipyars, both surface
and orbital.. am kind of low on resources and population and the rest... Besides if I made Global Space Initiative that
is my role anyway.. and it seems to be my personal forte too :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 21:32:02
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Quote
*looking in his star chart* I also claim altair and sirius,

*Doc checks his own charts* Well, I think you will lead an interesting life.. The Altairians, Sirius (remember
Freelancer), Denebulans, ... and all the rest seem, well, technologically prepared for you :)

Nah, sirius is a star, the "sirius" in freelancer is a system of stars with a real-sounding name, but it's all fake.
But besides, this is the orbiter community. they're all ripe for the taking.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 21:32:41
Quote
I think we all must go play an online game, seem we would do well in a team

I would love to play Freelancer with all of you.. BUT alas.. 33k modem :wall:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 21:33:01
Mmmmmmmm. Age of Empires, Civ 3, Rise of Nations, Unreal Tournament?! What games do you have?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 21:34:17
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Let's try another approach.. Specialization: each planet defines their ROLE in the Solar Confederacy, leadership
excluded for the moment. How will you benefit the rest of us..


You all know what ABC can offer to you: tons of rare metal as you never saw
in your life, I propose trading exchange contract.

For now with mars.. what do you need ?
We need more research on our sthealth technique.

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Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 21:34:44
hehe Orbiter on-line? :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 21:35:17
Eh, I have freelancer and.. well.. that's about it at the moment. oh, I also have age of kings.



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 21:35 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 21:36:49
I searched X2 in shop today... didn't found :(  
(but that's not an online game)

Anyway the BETTER Online game I EVER played in my life was
wwIIonline.

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Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 12 June 2004, 21:37:40
Civ 3
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 21:38:16
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For now with mars.. what do you need ?
We need more research on our sthealth technique.
Well, I would need construction materials for transport and defense vessels.. Steel, cobalt, gold, uranium, aluminum..
and all the rest..

Would like to propose two additional treaties:
1. Shmi of Lagrange station for research services
2. McBrain Spacecraft for shipbuilding know-how
3. anyone else with qualified labour??
4. Freespace of Venus for able commanders and soldiers -- maybe?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 21:39:01
I'm temped to try that "Ragnarok" online game, but I don't like the idea of paying a subscription for playing games.
Heck, we'd be getting free electricity if not for human greed.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 21:40:05
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Well, I would need construction materials for transport and defense vessels.. Steel, cobalt, gold, uranium, aluminum..
and all the rest..


Almost signed... don't forget we make about the better CARGO ships in the solar system
the most reliable... zero G construction is easy for us and precious metal doesn't cost
us many.

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Post Edited ( 06-12-04 21:41 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 12 June 2004, 21:40:58
If we all offer peace and make a treaty then I will offer Astroide Chiron as a refualing station and as a Astronomy
Observatory.  As for everyone Cappuccino.

Off-topic.  Ahh I gat a star.  What does that mean? :)



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 21:42 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 21:41:17
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Anyway the BETTER Online game I EVER played in my life was
wwIIonline.
I read that in an old thread. Like Call of Duty??

OH, Dan, would you also offer your sotware expertise for guidance systems of the new vessels

MY RETURN to you all:
- all I constuct will be distributed back to you
- the new know-how included
- will build and online knowledge repository in cooperation with Chiron asteroid commander

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 21:42:11
Quote
schumanna wrote:
If we all offer peace and make a treaty then I will offer Astroide Chiron as a refualing station and as a Astronomy
Observatory.  Asfor everyone Cappuccino.

We know that you have very good lens at Chiron... look good to me.

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Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 21:43:08
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I'm temped to try that "Ragnarok" online game, but I don't like the idea of paying a subscription for playing
games.
Heck, we'd be getting free electricity if not for human greed.
Tell me about it.. I'm supposed to pay electricity, phone, ISP AND a subscription to have two hours of fun a day.. what
is the world comming to?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 21:44:23
Uranus shall manufacture Chocolate. It's like the Belgium of the solar system.



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 21:45 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 21:46:32
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Quote
Anyway the BETTER Online game I EVER played in my life was
wwIIonline.
I read that in an old thread. Like Call of Duty??

Sorry don't know call of duty.. anyway the better description about wwIIonline
is: real war.

I spent three month in the whole 3d belgium map where every vehicle (thanks, plane, soldier, truck, gun)
was a real player.

I was  in a squad and we chatted with teamspeak...

Too bad my english ca't transcript how many adventure I had with friend...

Anyway it's almost as real as the real war.

Dan
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 21:46:29
Quote
If we all offer peace and make a treaty then I will offer Astroide Chiron as a refualing station and as a
Astronomy
Observatory. As for everyone Cappuccino.
COOL! Fuel, forgot about that. Also Jupiter and Uranus commander care to trade methane and other fuel worthy
gases?

Quote
Almost signed... don't forget we make about the better CARGO ships in the solar system
the most reliable... zero G construction is easy for us and precious metal doesn't cost
Agree. My orbital shipyards also do zero G construction. Maybe you cargo ships can be technologically improved and
you will probably want to do tourism now, that we have peace.. Luxury lines are also planner :) McBrain can provide
details, if he has them yet :) the Mars Glider could be changed into anything :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 12 June 2004, 21:46:44
Then we all agree for peace.  What do you say freespace2dotcom?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 21:48:16
Quote
Krytom wrote:
Uranus shall manufacture Chocolate. It's like the Belgium of the solar system.

Mhhh it seem you mistake here.. the BEST chocolate in europe is swiss...
I tought everyone knewed that ? :)

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Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 21:48:43
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I was in a squad and we chatted with teamspeak...

Too bad my english ca't transcript how many adventure I had with friend...

Anyway it's almost as real as the real war.

Yup, I read that.. 2nd Brigade or something? Nice logo you had! Well Call of Duty is newer and I played it with a few
friends (LAN party). Small maps though. You can't do strategic stuff, like you can do on a country size map... :( only
tactics..

EDIT: Speaking of threads.. You think you could build some kind of search engine for your forum?



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 21:49 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 21:48:54
Saturn could be the commerce/tourist center of the solar system.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 12 June 2004, 21:49:45
It from Germany.  Stop we are all breaking the peace with this now. :(

I think Krytom that Saturn would be perfect for that.  Its so nice. :)



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 21:51 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 21:50:58
Quote
DanSteph wrote:
Quote
Krytom wrote:
Uranus shall manufacture Chocolate. It's like the Belgium of the solar system.

Mhhh it seem you mistake here.. the BEST chocolate in europe is swiss...
I tought everyone knewed that ? :)


I know, I agree, but everyone buys Belgian. ;)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 21:51:16
Quote
Saturn could be the commerce/tourist center of the solar system.
YOU BET.. the rings, tons of moons :))

Quote
Then we all agree for peace. What do you say freespace2dotcom?
Make that General Freespace. I mean you do have 5 stars :)) Commander of Solar Defense Forces?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 21:52:40
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
4. Freespace of Venus for able commanders and soldiers -- maybe?


Venus happens to have one of the bigger economies simply because of it's similarity to earth, most average people prefer to live there rather than less G environments, the only hindrance is the rotation, but we're working on that...

We're the military mediumweights, but we have lots of industy to convert to building ships if needed.
Our main industries are processing carbon from the atmosphere to create large diamonds for special tasks as well as
the mining of various elements from the surface, but we do almost everything earth does, and since our escape
velocity is smaller than that of earth's (even if only slightly) one can purchase anything from venus at the same price
per ton as you could buying from earth, and since the most recent disaster that happend to earth, (dan's asteroid)
the supplies from earth have stopped coming in, making venus earth's replacement so to speak. I guess I can give up
my plans for solar domination if you guys do...



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 21:58 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 21:56:32
Quite acceptable, you never know when some serpant race decides to make us lunch anyway, so keep that scenario
going. :) All agree? Peace??

Poor Earth.

(By the way. You guys ever played Battle Zone?)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 21:58:21
Quote
Mhhh it seem you mistake here.. the BEST chocolate in europe is swiss...
I tought everyone knewed that ?

Belgian, German, Swiss, Zulu.. It's all made in Taiwan.. oops I mean on Earth. We're in a bigger picture now :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 22:01:15
AphelionHellion's gonna be ticked when he realizes that there won't be any territories for him when he returns. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 12 June 2004, 22:04:12
Yup

Off-Topic:  I've gat a star now in the forum.  What does that mean? :)



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 22:05 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 22:06:23
Well, he's sorta my Prime Minister and he can have Earth. It's bound to be rebuilt soon :)

*doc watched the screen of his video conferencing system* Guess most of the others are asleep or something. It's
been a good diplomatic day, very proud of the maturity of solar leaders.. Seems humanity is finally making progress...

*doc turns off the screens feeling good that Mars is again safe and heads of for a night ski trip with his DG-Deluxe
Edition*

Hehe, I'll have to make a skin of that :) And I DON'T ski in real life.. Don't have a wife either, just a perfect gf :)

see ya later

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 22:07:10
[EDIT] This was a post about wwIIonline the best wwII game ever.

I deletd this post that was off topic in this off topic thread, but you
can read it here:
http://orbiter.dansteph.com/forum/index.php?topic=9979.msg159133#msg159133

and see picture about this game.

Dan

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)



Post Edited ( 06-14-04 14:34 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 22:08:19
Quote
Off-Topic: I've gat a star now in the forum. What does that mean?

Hehe, this WHOLE thread is off-topic anyway... but it means we have a reason to drink!!!

:beer::drink::friend:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 22:11:23
Dan's last post was off topicness even for an off topic thread. how low can he go?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 12 June 2004, 22:13:17
Chaers
          :beer:  :friend:

I also offer Beer at Astroide Chiron. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 12 June 2004, 22:13:43
Quote
Imagine a 3d world that would take you one day or two if you travel to go from one side
to another.... imagine that every thing that can move and fight is drived by a real guy
Imagine that you can do missions with 15-20 friends in tanks, by foot, with gun, with plane
and that you speak in real time with team speak....

SCARRY!!! ADDICTION!!!! NO NO NO :) GOOD I don't have a better connection or I would be lost! you could do
anything.....

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 12 June 2004, 22:15:24
I hear you doc, I start wanting to play anythign after seeing 3D.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 22:18:20
Like my new sigi? It could be improved.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 12 June 2004, 22:21:17
YUP:  Very cool.  Everyone seems to be doing this new sigi thing.  Love the quate too.  :)



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 22:22 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 22:22:47
The quote wasn't new. It's just red instead. (I love it when I make rhymes accidentally:))

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 12 June 2004, 22:23:33
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
SCARRY!!! ADDICTION!!!! NO NO NO :) GOOD I don't have a better connection or I would be lost! you could do
anything.....



It's the only game I recall many adventure in my mind as if  lived it.

As the day we fought like dog for Givet, a small belgian town, we lost the town
and took it almost 15 times... the air was full of planes, the wood full of tank
there was big collumn of truck full of soldier on the road to givet (when you die you spawn
at a FB (forward base) some km away of town.
everywhere ennemy and ally fighting....


And the day we detected an ambush over a town with binnoculare, a 88 was behind a truck on the road to a
mountain surrounding the town, we saw that with 5 friends we took 3 tanks and a panhard (fast auto gun)
.....
And we falled in an ambush, ennemy had planned this and waited us with panzer behind a colline
they where covering the 88 we thought was unprotected.... 2 mn bang bang... all dead.

As in real life... no luck ! :)


Addiction you said ? sure !

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 22:26 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 23:12:12
I've changed my sigi slightly again. I thought that all the new sigis had 'suns' in them, so I put a sun in the
picture. :hot:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 12 June 2004, 23:15:48
Krytom is would be very sad if your quat would be true.  But then we just fly to another planet.  I really want to go to
troide Chiron



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 23:16 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 12 June 2004, 23:44:59
I updated my sigi too, like it?

Europa will assist the solar system in it's joint alliance. We may not make chocolate but Europa makes the BEST
icecream in the galaxy. All flavours and we also do ice lollies and flavoured ice cubes. In fact Europa is the frozen food
section of this solar system.

Oh and Dan, I like Battlefield 1942, fantastic graphics. We should find a game we all play and that we can play it
multiplayer as a team.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 12 June 2004, 23:47:04
frozen is true. wuhahahaha

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 12 June 2004, 23:53:21
Yup. That quote was a bit harsh. It has now been made philosophical. :top:

These posts are getting meaningless if they are all about sigis, because the sigis are changing while we still see posts about the old ones.



Post Edited ( 06-12-04 23:55 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 13 June 2004, 01:39:06
Quote
Krytom wrote:
Yup. That quote was a bit harsh. It has now been made philosophical. :top:

These posts are getting meaningless if they are all about sigis, because the sigis are changing while we still see
posts about the old ones.

Heh, that would be my fault this time. No more sigi discussion, unless in the right thread.. :) back to politics.

*Doc opens up his window at the presidential palace*

People of Mars! After many ages of warefare (about 1 day), we now again enjoy peace! Let the celebrations begin
with the chocolate from Uracnus, Icecream from Europa, beer and coffee from Chiron, chicks from Venus and our own
cool guys from Mars! :) Ain't trade niiiice?! PARTY ON!!!

We should sign some sort of a treaty eh? I have a template in photoshop of a piece of worn parchment perfect for a
fancy document like that and I could just stick everyone's sigi (don't give me that look!) on it :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 13 June 2004, 01:51:42
Who says we haven't got chicks elsewhere (Europa has lots). But one thing is for sure, there are no chicks are going
anywhere near Uranus. Joke..hehe.

(Like my sigi with atom in the background.)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 13 June 2004, 02:05:26
Here is the draft. Tell me how you want the State to be named and what signature do I put on it :)

(http://orbiter.vidmar.org/images/peace_treaty-draft.jpg)

Cheers,

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 13 June 2004, 02:17:49
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Let the celebrations begin with the chocolate from Uracnus, Icecream from Europa, beer and coffee from Chiron,
chicks from Venus and our own cool guys from Mars!

And does the famous cookies from the asteroid Belt suck ? :grrr:
they are the best you can find in the solar system.

Anyway it's true that this war lasted too long (he he)
we, good peoples of the asteroid belt are ready for peace
and trade with others.

You can put my signature on the treaty :)

Hurray for the peace Hurray

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 13 June 2004, 09:57:34
Quote
Atom wrote:
Who says we haven't got chicks elsewhere (Europa has lots). But one thing is for sure, there are no chicks are going
anywhere near Uranus. Joke..hehe.


Your anus maybe. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 14 June 2004, 00:00:29
Quote
DanSteph wrote:
You can put my signature on the treaty :)
Hurray for the peace Hurray



Hurrray  huuuurrayyyyy !!! :applause:  

hurray.. hurr..ay.... hurr ... zzzzzzzzzzz :zzz: rhhhhhhhh zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz :zzz:

(isnt' the ceremony a bit long ?)

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)



Post Edited ( 06-14-04 00:02 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 14 June 2004, 00:09:18
hurrrzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

yup. it's a bit long.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 14 June 2004, 00:19:58
Count me in on the peace treaty. The sooner it's done, the sooner everyone can have chocolate! :) :gift:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 14 June 2004, 00:23:53
Quote
Krytom wrote:
Count me in on the peace treaty. The sooner it's done, the sooner everyone can have chocolate! :) :gift:


... and cookies from the asteroid belt... the most famous sweeties from the
solar system :)  (would this new fight about which sweeties are better restart a war ? 8o :) )

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)



Post Edited ( 06-14-04 00:24 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: ExoToa on 14 June 2004, 00:38:04
ummmmm how did this start.  



whoops my Noobyness is showing








































































I Want   1 Ceres!                                         (or juno    which ever one)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 14 June 2004, 00:40:31
:doubt: :wonder:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 14 June 2004, 00:42:30
It was Dan!!!!!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: ExoToa on 14 June 2004, 00:52:36
By order of the supreme ExoToa

In regards,

I ExoToa, Emperor of the Alitar Solar System,   Do  request full ownership of Asteroid 1 Ceres and/or Asteroid Juno,
From the current owner. If no owner is present, I will be moving my Task  force to the site(s) within 5 hours to set up
a orbital base.


With Regards,

Emperor ExoToa



From the desk of Danial Gimmiedollar , Administrator of Territory






hows that for a lame official document,Full of grammer and spelling errors,     just like everything else

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 14 June 2004, 00:56:03
mhhhh... to bad exotoa.... we used both those asteroid to make our famous
cookies....  :)  (that's a cooking secret, take an asteroid, reduce it in fine powder and.. well it's a secret :)

But you can choose another asteroid if you make allegiance to the Asteroid Belt confederatio.

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 14 June 2004, 00:56:56
Notice that phobos and deimos are free for now :) (unless I'm wrong ? :wonder: )

free also mercury, jupiter , neptune, and somes moon of jupiter.

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)



Post Edited ( 06-14-04 01:01 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: ExoToa on 14 June 2004, 01:06:44
In regards,

With Respect to your reply,   I do Humbley Request Asteroid Vesta and Asteroid Astraea with promises of sworn
allegence to the Asteroid Belt confederatio, And 100 of my best Battlecrusiers.

With Regards,

Emperor ExoToa



From the desk of Danial Gimmiedollar , Administrator of Territory

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 14 June 2004, 01:09:10
Exo, you should change your sigi! :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 14 June 2004, 01:09:18
Quote
ExoToa wrote:
In regards,
With Respect to your reply,   I do Humbley Request Asteroid Vesta and Asteroid Astraea with promises of sworn
allegence to the Asteroid Belt confederatio, And 100 of my best Battlecrusiers.

100 battlecruiser ???? (http://www.dansteph.com/publie/forum/news/c8.gif)


you can have Vesta and Astraea.... welcome in the ABC :beer:

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: ExoToa on 14 June 2004, 01:22:48
In regards,

To your reply,    Thank you Very much , I will be sending my Task fleet to Astraea and my Miners to Vesta.They will
arrive in an hour
You seemed confused about my ship offers. I have aprox. 500 more ships in dock at AlitarIII.    
I reqeust Information on the current state of affairs in Sol.


With Regards,
Emperor ExoToa

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 14 June 2004, 01:36:52
Freespace, looks like your Generalship might be requested :) We have alien interests :)

Oh, Phobos and Deimios are NOT for taking. ;)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 14 June 2004, 01:40:40
Quote
ExoToa wrote:
You seemed confused about my ship offers. I have aprox. 500 more ships in dock at AlitarIII.    


Not confused at all, any task force even small like yours are welcome
in the power balance. :)

Quote
ExoToa wrote:
I reqeust Information on the current state of affairs in Sol.


We are about to sign a treaty of peace, but it seem that doc the one that should
make the treaty is skiing on the mountain of mars or do some others weird task.

So we are waiting Doc's goodwill.

To welcome you, I'll send you 1'500 ton of our famous cookies of the Asteroid belt.
We made a big production but nobody seem to care for now. (even they are by far
the best sweeties of the solar system)

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)



Post Edited ( 06-14-04 01:41 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 14 June 2004, 01:47:28
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Oh, Phobos and Deimios are NOT for taking. ;)


Mhhh for recall its name is "deimos" ....and it turn in orbit around your planet
I can send you the coordinate if you want ? :)

What about the treaty Doc ? My ships full of cookies are ready for commercial
route but I can't send them without the treaty.

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)



Post Edited ( 06-14-04 01:48 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 14 June 2004, 01:50:20
Quote
Mhhh for recall its name is "deimos" ....and it turn in orbit around your planet
I can send you the coordinate if you want ?
Hehe, got confused because of Space:Above and Beyond. There was planet Deimios there, I think..

Quote
What about the treaty Doc, My ship full of cookies are ready for commercial
route but I can't send them without the treaty.
Nag, nag, go to sleep :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 14 June 2004, 03:09:14
Lady and Gentlemen!

I present You with The Multilateral Peace Treaty. I have added the signatures of those who have them and have
indicated directly or implicitly they wish to sigh the Treaty. There is still room for others, so submit your signatures.

Rejoice! :)

(http://orbiter.vidmar.org/images/Peace_Treaty.jpg)

PS: I have had to adjust the colors. Also sizes of some sigis, hope you don't mind too much ;) And do remind my of
any potential typos, it WAS 2am when I made this! :wall:

Original .psd design credit goes to Alan Hettinger (has a tutorial site, don't have the link at the moment)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 14 June 2004, 03:13:31
Hm.. SoverEign States.. .... :(

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 14 June 2004, 03:26:07
hmm. Aren't thou forgetting someone, thy peacemonger? Allowest myself to givest thou a clue.

(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/6232/anilogo.gif)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 14 June 2004, 03:33:54
I thanketh thee. Thou hast not hath a signatureth upon thy posts, so I hath hesitateth to add thee to the Treaty. :)
Is this the signatureththth you wishesth me to put on the thingeth? :) :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 14 June 2004, 03:42:04
So. It is done. May thy cup runeth over!

However, dark your sigi is. Look too good among the rest, it does not, even though place of honor it has. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 14 June 2004, 03:58:10
thou should knoweth thy place-eth. My seal of approval-eth otherwise, I shalln't giveth to thee.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 14 June 2004, 04:24:43
Very good joob doc...

Oh wait ... someone knock  on my door...

Ooooh men in white that visit me... they are
friendly but why do they want absolutely
to give me this new white shirt ?

I bet some people that visit the forum may wonder
if we are really mentally ok :)

Anyway NICE DOC ! I'll be able to sell my 1 million ton of famous cookies
from the asteroid belt.

Ok register here and say how many tons you want.

*dan wait*

*wait*

*wait again*

*still wait*

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)



Post Edited ( 06-14-04 04:25 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 14 June 2004, 04:31:19
Quote
DanSteph wrote:
Ooooh men in white that visit me... they are
friendly but why do they want absolutely
to give me this new white shirt ?

I bet some people that visit the forum may wonder
if we are really mentally ok :)


Daniel, Ye infidel! thou dareth attempt to killeth me with-eth thy cheapeth humor? How dare ye! thy shalleth not go
unpunished-eth if thy keepeths this up!



Post Edited ( 06-14-04 04:31 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 14 June 2004, 05:00:29
Quote
freespace2dotcom wrote:
Daniel, Ye infidel! thou dareth attempt to killeth me with-eth thy cheapeth humor? How dare ye! thy shalleth not go
unpunished-eth if thy keepeths this up!

Yes, but that doesn't answer the most important question:

how many tons of Asteroid Belt cookie do you buy ? ;)


(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 14 June 2004, 05:02:00
meh... make it a dozen.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 14 June 2004, 07:35:47
I'll only have a couple of hundred tons.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 14 June 2004, 08:06:26
hehe, I know we may seem looney, but it's all in good fun. Besides, the template was made, I just "adjusted" it.. No
more I promise :)

Anyway, I'll have 25.000 metric tons of... space cookies? Are they prepared as they should be? *hint*

 :)

Cheers,

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 14 June 2004, 11:06:36
cookies mmm yes :turning: send the Lagrange Science Station Alpha a transport full!

- Oh I forget did you say how much they cost?

We are only a poor small science station not a wealthy planet.

How much of a supply will 1,000 Orbyts buy us?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 14 June 2004, 11:34:52
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Anyway, I'll have 25.000 metric tons of... space cookies? Are they prepared as they should be? *hint*

Sure :)

*dan write down the commands he seem satisfied*

The ship are leaving now our stations, you'll get the cookies in a few hours.

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 14 June 2004, 11:46:17
Oh, did I forget? Venus doesn't partake in the solar currency. We use a currency based on Electrum. Sure, it means
that you have to lug actual physical things around, but the advantage is that you have something tangible in your
hands, and not just electric blips telling you that you have something of value.  As a result of my actions, we have a
very stable, strong currency that doesn't sway with the solar wind. ;)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 14 June 2004, 12:02:50
One ton of cookies is about 1'500 Orbyts

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 14 June 2004, 12:05:06
Personally I prefer barter :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 14 June 2004, 12:14:40
Ah, and due to inflation, 1,500 orbyts equals about 5 pounds worth of our stable currency. (5 pounds of 50% gold,
50% silver alloy) We traditionally hang bankers on the spot, so you don't see too many of them... as a result,
economic growth is somewhat small, but we have literally no debt!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 14 June 2004, 13:22:38
You can pay also in "nude woman" :)
we are often alone when we mine asteroid... that would help.
(I heard that venusian woman are... hot  :) (500°C?)

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)



Post Edited ( 06-14-04 13:23 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 14 June 2004, 14:00:10
:)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 14 June 2004, 14:37:25
Quote
You can pay also in "nude woman"

Lagrange Science Station Alpha does not condone slavery :rant:

However, If some of your lonely miners can persuade some of our personnel to accompany them
of their own free will .. :friend:

We would not wish to get in the way of "true love".

Of course if this should occur, we would expect to be compensated for the loss of their services  
(3 tons of cookies perhaps) :)

As you want the ladies in the "nude" does this mean you have perfected the see-through space-suits?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 14 June 2004, 15:01:40
Quote
Shmi wrote:
As you want the ladies in the "nude" does this mean you have perfected the see-through space-suits?

Sure, transparent for eyes but they retain the bad radiation (polarised matter)
We even have spacesuit with litle airlock in the ... zone (well you know where)

So we can connect two spacesuit and make ... well you know what :)

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 14 June 2004, 15:04:57
:)

:beer:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 14 June 2004, 15:05:14
Rubbiiiiiiiiiiishhhhhh!!!

*Doc taking a dive down the slopes of Olympus Mons*

:)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 14 June 2004, 15:08:53
Quote
So we can connect two spacesuit and make ... well you know what

ROFL :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 14 June 2004, 15:11:41
I mean I've been sitting here on the forum for months now. Waiting patiently for the day, when I will get the new DG
with the see-through spacesuits... and what do I get??? A living legend status... sheesh :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 14 June 2004, 15:14:38
arrrrgh!!!!!

I will hafta post WAY more!!!!

It's really unbelieveable!!!
Doc, you are the sencond who ever made that on this forum!!!

CONGRATS!!!!!
:gift:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 14 June 2004, 15:20:23
Thankeee! :) You're only about 40 posts away.. Maybe Dan should set up a Hall of Fame :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 14 June 2004, 15:23:32
1/40

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 14 June 2004, 15:24:03
2/40

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 14 June 2004, 15:25:45
Nobody said much about the TREATY.. Do you like it at all? :) *pout*

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 14 June 2004, 15:30:34
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Nobody said much about the TREATY

Sorry, I didn't understand that. :(

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 14 June 2004, 15:34:26
Quote
Lady and Gentlemen!

I present You with The Multilateral Peace Treaty. I have added the signatures of those who have them and have
indicated directly or implicitly they wish to sigh the Treaty. There is still room for others, so submit your signatures.

Rejoice!

This crazy things I did last night, you like it? As Dan said though, if people check out the forum, they will think we're
all crazy.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 14 June 2004, 15:40:48
Does my sigi in the treaty mean that I've already signed it?
If not, now I have signed! :)

Really great work!!!

You should get the schweiger prize for "peace in the solar system" !!! :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 14 June 2004, 15:46:28
Doc:
The Treaty is cool. I like it.

'This peice of paper will bring peace in our time' Neville Chamberlain on return from Munich after signing the Munich
Agreement with Hitler. Unfortunatly Chamberlain was wrong as the Second World War broke out soon after he made
this speech.

(I wrote this, not a textbook)!

Dan:
What exactly is in these cookies? I feel ill! Brehwawhawhah. (Noise of person being sick)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 14 June 2004, 15:59:51
Doc the treaty is very impressive.  I hadn't said anything as I am not a government leader and so ineligible to
sign it.

I'll just search through our stores to get some special thick parchment to print out a copy  on. :)

(Thinks vellum would be even better for such an historic document
but will it be able to go through an inkjet printer) :wonder:



Post Edited ( 06-14-04 16:15 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 14 June 2004, 16:10:32
Heh, thanks. I needed that. :)

MaBrain sez:
Quote
Does my sigi in the treaty mean that I've already signed it?
If not, now I have signed!
Well, I sorta assumed, you'd be interested :)

Shmi, what do you mean ineligible, make a signature and I will add it on the paper. Why shoud guys always have the
final word. :)

Quote
What exactly is in these cookies? I feel ill! Brehwawhawhah. (Noise of person being sick
Now, if Dan is serving the same kind of space cookies you can get in Amsterdam, I know what's making you ill, hehe.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 14 June 2004, 17:11:59
Atom: I recommend that you get my Titanian chocolate! This won't make you ill and it will even taste good! :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 14 June 2004, 17:16:02
Wait till you taste the Martian pasta! :)

Quote
"In some people's feeling is more mind than in other people's brain."

This is kind of hard to understand. May I suggest: "Some people's feelings make more sense than other people's
brain." ? Or is this not what you meant?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 14 June 2004, 17:17:34
BTW: Shmi, don't you think you should keep the treaty on a holographic memory card instead of on a thick piece of paper? :) Paper is OUT

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 14 June 2004, 17:19:49
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Wait till you taste the Martian pasta! :)

Quote
"In some people's feeling is more mind than in other people's brain."

This is kind of hard to understand. May I suggest: "Some people's feelings make more sense than other people's
brain." ? Or is this not what you meant?



This is about the meaning. Maybe it should be "In some people's feeling is more intellect than in other people's brain." :)



Post Edited ( 06-14-04 17:20 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 14 June 2004, 18:56:42
Quote
McBrain wrote:
BTW: Shmi, don't you think you should keep the treaty on a holographic memory card instead of on a thick piece of
paper? :) Paper is OUT


Holographic memory card wouldn't look so smart framed on the wall of my cabin next to the photos of me shaking
hands with the various signatories :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 14 June 2004, 20:20:01
Quote
Shmi wrote:
Holographic memory card wouldn't look so smart framed on the wall of my cabin next to the photos of me shaking
hands with the various signatories :)

That indeed is true.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 14 June 2004, 20:26:28
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Quote
What exactly is in these cookies? I feel ill! Brehwawhawhah. (Noise of person being sick
Now, if Dan is serving the same kind of space cookies you can get in Amsterdam, I know what's making you ill, hehe.

Wouat thou saizzz ?... ehw niche cookie uh ?

*Dan's head fall heavily on the table again*

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 14 June 2004, 20:33:43
Dan?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 14 June 2004, 21:12:49
:doubt: :wonder: Dan?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 14 June 2004, 21:14:44
Dan want's to be an asteroid commander?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 14 June 2004, 21:23:21
:)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 14 June 2004, 23:23:36
I tolld yu themm coookys was badd. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 14 June 2004, 23:26:34
Mmmm :wonder: I suspect there's something more than chocolate chips in those cookies. (drugs)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 14 June 2004, 23:48:13
pfff after 8 hours of hallucinations I went finally out of it....
at first I dreamed that martin released the new Orbiter version but when I launched
it on my computer I got just a blue screen of death...  drugs's hell :)

We are really sorry of this problem with hour cookies
As we ran short of chocolate we used chocolate from Mars instead so now
the question is WHAT Doc put in his chocolate ?

Warning don't buy chocolate from mars....

I'll send new cargo with the real cookies from the asteroid belt
we replace your stock free of charge.

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 14 June 2004, 23:57:57
Quote
I got just a blue screen of death...

I have had that twice. Once on Krytom's PC and once on mine. We had to comletely reinstall to fix it. I now hate that
shade of blue.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 15 June 2004, 02:26:12
Those cookies are amazing! They fetch a huge price on the venus black market! who knew that space cookies had D-
lysergic acid diethylamide in them?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 15 June 2004, 06:58:09
For a few hours schumanna becomes evil and cliams Alpha Centaury for his.  Once his, he becomes neutral again.  
Anyone for coffee?  Yup cookies are amazing! :)  schumanna thinking to himself.  Why am I not on the treaty???



Post Edited ( 06-15-04 07:02 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 15 June 2004, 10:09:37
Quote
schumanna wrote:
Why am I not on the treaty???

because it's a intersolar treaty, not an interstellar one...

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 15 June 2004, 12:08:29
Heh, actually I didn't have any graphic of yours to put on it :) If you give me something I can add you too.

Freespace,  schumanna is from Asteroid Chiron (where is that anyway?) and what he does in Alpha Centauri is not a
subject of the treaty :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 15 June 2004, 17:56:11
Aphellion can I have some chocolate to make chocolate icecream.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 15 June 2004, 18:03:32
Doc, I like Mars Bars. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 15 June 2004, 18:21:32
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Heh, actually I didn't have any graphic of yours to put on it :) If you give me something I can add you too.

Freespace,  schumanna is from Asteroid Chiron (where is that anyway?) and what he does in Alpha Centauri is not a
subject of the treaty :)



Asteroid Chiron is

 Asteroid          Diameter      ~Mass    Rotation    Orbital   Spectral   Semimajor     Orbital        Orbital       Number
2060 Chiron           180          4,000   5.9   hrs   50.7 yrs      B      13.633 AU       0.3801        6.94 deg   2060 Chiron

its in the  Kuiper Belt


and I will make a sigi. :)



Post Edited ( 06-15-04 18:23 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 15 June 2004, 21:05:19
That far eh? Try flying there from Earth sometime :)

Oh, can I have the 4th planet in Alpha Centauri? :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 15 June 2004, 23:35:09
I made a flag for the Titanian Republic!

(http://www.mcbrain-spacecraft.com/pictures/TitanianFlag.jpg)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 15 June 2004, 23:55:45
Nice, I like mine too though.

(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6234/EuropanFlag.JPG)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 16 June 2004, 00:00:15
Quote
Oh, can I have the 4th planet in Alpha Centauri?

How are you going to get there?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 16 June 2004, 00:06:58
I'm an astronaut. :) And I got my third star. ***. :) I'm catching up with some of you guys (& girls).

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 16 June 2004, 00:14:39
So, I'm now an 'Instructor Astronaut'. You'll never catch me, we post at the same rate. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 16 June 2004, 01:45:28
Flags eh? :) Well this one is not official, but I was sorta playing with Photoshop and came up with this, which is
actually a logo for my new (not yet existing) site :)

Ladies and gents, making the giant leaps for human kind from Earth to Moon to Mars, I give you the Global Space
Initiative, based on Olympus StarPort, Mars! Eat your hearts out :)

(http://orbiter.vidmar.org/images/GSI-flag.jpg)


Cheers,

Oh, and beware my new sigi!



Post Edited ( 06-16-04 01:49 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 16 June 2004, 04:25:02
Hey, I recall that I was the one who claimed alpha centauri first! ;)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 16 June 2004, 09:15:41
Love your flag Doc :)

*But how does it flutter in the breeze when space is a vacuum? :wonder:  

Have you seen the stupid proposition that the Apollo landings were faked using that * as one of the arguments?

By the way have you seen Mustard's brilliant series of Apollo photos on the french forum?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 16 June 2004, 09:20:17
Quote
Shmi wrote:
Have you seen the stupid proposition that the Apollo landings were faked using that * as one of the arguments?



It's sadly true... see here the secret document by the nasa:

http://profil supprimé.free.fr/moontruth.mpeg

horrible isn't it ? see here about this secret document : http://www.moontruth.com/
(but watch FIRST the video)

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)



Post Edited ( 06-16-04 09:33 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 16 June 2004, 09:26:04
LLLLLLLOOOOOOOLLLLLL! !!!!!!!!!   :)

That mpeg is brilliant!  :top:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 16 June 2004, 09:28:00
Sure, I can't stop laughing everytime I watch it :)

(but I didn't wanted to spoil with a smiley ;)

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 16 June 2004, 09:31:54
Oh btw nice flag Doc... :)

sleepy today ? uh ? :) (see the hour of posting)

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 16 June 2004, 09:32:59
Quote
*But how does it flutter in the breeze when space is a vacuum? *
:)  Well, we have a nice atmosphere now on Mars, light, but enough to crete some wind :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 16 June 2004, 09:43:52
Actually, the flag didn't flutter on the moon. realizing that no wind tends to make rather ugly looking flags, they took a
bar and hung the flag horizontally on it. very simply. it's kinda wavey because they didn't lay it straight out.making it
kinda wrinkled. Even I, the big conspiracy theorist, will dismiss that rumor. Besides. once we go to the moon for good
and space tourists are a reality, everybody will shut up about the whole deal and pretend they never belived the
rumors.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 16 June 2004, 10:00:09
The flags waved on the moon because the astronauts were waving them about (and there was a bar along the top)
as it shows in one of the links from the moontruth site.  I knew this. I was only joking about Doc's flag, which I think
is very impressive.  

Although, I'm not sure about " Bringing the Universe to Terrans"  if there is life out there they have a right to
be
left alone ;)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 16 June 2004, 10:15:21
Quote
Although, I'm not sure about " Bringing the Universe to Terrans" if there is life out there they have a right to
be left alone

Thanks for pointing that out. It goes without saying that indiginous life if ever found is left to it's own means. I agree
with the concept of "Prime Directive" very much in this respect. Although in reality, the human race is still far too
immature about that even after the historical lessons we've had. Sometimes I actually think that until we are ready,
the universe will seem as dull as it does now, but if we ever achieve the mental level suited for colonization and
become wise as a race, the universe "may change" and we would perceive it in a whole different way. Like if you
never saw a plane up close, you wouldn't think much of the streeks left behind in the sky by planes passing
overhead. But the moment someone explained to you what those were, you'd realize the sky is full of them? And feel
a lot less lonely eh? :)

Figuratively speaking, who is to say, that there ARE NO hyperspace bypass lanes around Earth, but we can't actually
see them yet? :)

What my motto means (and I will have to alter it, it's kind of clumsy right now) is more technologically speaking.
Exploring the concepts (through Orbiter) to make the Universe accessible to humans. I guess that would be a more
accurate way of putting it. Like using the DG, like using procedures like Direct Ascent, putting brains to use, so you
create nice automation, so you don't need a PhD to get to space. That sort of thing :)

Cheers,

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 16 June 2004, 10:36:37
indeed, now all I need is some aluminum for my ship's hull (my empty soda cans!) asbsestos for thermal shielding,
(my house is old, it should have lots of it! :) ) and about 7 tons of LOX! (I'm sure I can get my hands on that much
somehow... :) ) look out armstrong, here I go!



Post Edited ( 06-16-04 10:47 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 16 June 2004, 10:48:08
HEhe, was gonna ask you. How did you pull of that Jupiter stunt, with all that temperature? I mean, assuming you
had chicken mode on, the DG still goes out of control when you exceed a few thousand degrees. Did you just go with
that and let it tumble down to Jupiter or did you find a way to make DG involnurable?

Cheers,

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 16 June 2004, 11:02:22
Actually. I never claimed I was ever in control during my descents. You can tell I wasn't in that chicken mode because
it clearly shows that "you burned up" message at the bottom of the screen. I planned my trajectory and was running
at those speeds even before I entered the atmosphere. my total velocity was so great that no matter how the
fricking thing turned around, it just simply couldn't change my course and bounce me out of the atmosphere. I also
confess that those pictures are taken very early in the upper atmosphere, if I had waited any longer, then all the
pressure would have practically made me stop on a dime and the speed results wouldn't have been very impressive..

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 16 June 2004, 14:36:19
Quote
putting brains to use, so you create nice automation, so you don't need a PhD to get to space.

Actually a PhD isn't that much use if it is in the wrong subject. ;)

That's why I like there to be as much automation as possible for those that need it. (like me)

Be careful Freespace as you dismantle your parents house. :) Asbestos is quite safe in situ, but if you break it up, and
release fibres in the air,  it is deadly!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 16 June 2004, 15:02:48
Quote
Actually a PhD isn't that much use if it is in the wrong subject.
Am I to understand you do have a PhD? :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 16 June 2004, 16:09:14
Yup

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 16 June 2004, 18:16:25
(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/9832/DanPost.jpg)

Hehehehehehe. What a coincidence. 2004 in the year 2004.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 16 June 2004, 18:18:53
Confusing !

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 16 June 2004, 19:13:30
lol

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 16 June 2004, 21:45:11
*Doc bows to shmi* :wor:

No wonder you're in command of LSSA then :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 16 June 2004, 22:35:38
Guess what I've just found out, with the help of McBrain, Atom and my sister........I know who shmi is....







She's my mother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!8o8o8o8o8o8o8o8o
I swear I didn't know until about half an hour ago.:fool:
This is the real story of how I found out:

I was engaged in battle with Shmi when all of a sudden she sliced my hand off.
She asked me to join her in her campaign to take over the galaxy. I said "never!.....you killed my mother.........."
And she said...........

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 16 June 2004, 22:37:37
............."No, Krytom.......I am your mother!"

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 16 June 2004, 22:40:01
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!"

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 17 June 2004, 00:36:51
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL :)

(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid0.jpg)
(http://www.dansteph.com/publie/signatures/asteroid.jpg)



Post Edited ( 06-17-04 00:37 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 17 June 2004, 00:42:08
Shmi, why the name Shmi?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 17 June 2004, 03:55:35
Quote
Atom wrote:
Shmi, why the name Shmi?

Hehe, I'd say, she believes her son to be as promising as Anakin :) oh, and Krytom, make sure you too have a son
and make sure you call him Luke :) And then YOUR wife is gonna go on Dan's Forum... No Luke.... *I* am your mother.
And I will go: And *I* am am your father's brother's nephew's cousing's former roommate :)

Anyway, if you bothered to check shmi's mail you'd see she was a Hodge @ supanet :) before she changed it to
hotmail :) I kept that for myself.

Heh, wish I had such a cool mom ;)

DocHoliday / BenKenobi .. whatevah
(http://orbiter.vidmar.org/smiley/jedi-smiley.gif)



Post Edited ( 06-17-04 04:08 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 17 June 2004, 09:34:10
cool star wars smiley! :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 17 June 2004, 09:47:29
I took the trouble to actually find it for this post :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 17 June 2004, 10:03:48
poor you doc, you need to get lazy like me and not care. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 17 June 2004, 10:19:08
I am only lazy for "unimportant, dull" things. Like cleaning... never lazy for fun stuff :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 17 June 2004, 10:20:46
Well, I guess I just have a broader definition of "unimportant, dull" things. :)



Post Edited ( 06-17-04 10:20 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 17 June 2004, 10:32:40
There is still hope for you though. Look what a nice sigi you made :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 17 June 2004, 10:35:51
I did intentionally parody you for a reason you know. You're just the perfect person for me to unleash my sarcasm
on. :)

I tried to put. "polar opposite to docholiday" but I ran outta characters. Dan, that's your fault! :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 17 June 2004, 10:53:44
Quote
freespace2dotcom wrote:
I did intentionally parody you for a reason you know. You're just the perfect person for me to unleash my sarcasm
on. :)
I tried to put. "polar opposite to docholiday" but I ran outta characters. Dan, that's your fault! :)
Hehe, in most other respects your sigi is opposite to mine. Founder vs. King, Direct Ascent vs "Straight down" :) and
you even screwed with one of my sacred mottos! :)

But otherwise you and I are a lot more alike, than you'd care to admit. Only I am slightly nicer than you and you are
slightly smarter than me.  Sarcasm demands fast thinking, hehe. I'm getting old. that's it :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 17 June 2004, 10:57:02
Bah, don't feel bad, I don't know anybody over 25 that can set their VCR. It's just something that us kids do. :)

and yeah, we're pretty similar, but that makes it more fun to pronounce the differences! :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 17 June 2004, 11:02:24
Oh, yeah? Well pronounce this!
(http://orbiter.vidmar.org/smiley/mooning-smiley.gif)

:) Found some more smiley's last night..

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 17 June 2004, 11:10:08
watch it!
(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9392/emotgone.gif)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 17 June 2004, 11:18:15
Is it? IS it? Well, I ask meself :)

(http://orbiter.vidmar.org/smiley/council.gif) (http://orbiter.vidmar.org/smiley/council.gif)
(http://orbiter.vidmar.org/smiley/council.gif) (http://orbiter.vidmar.org/smiley/council.gif)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 17 June 2004, 13:04:41
LOL!!!!

Good one, Doc! :) :top:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 17 June 2004, 13:16:33
I was going to edit that picture and show them all in a jail, but I'm lazy.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 17 June 2004, 13:41:39
Quote
(http://orbiter.vidmar.org/smiley/council.gif)

Oh to many virus`s!!!  Must kill before infect other nations of the solar system. :D

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 17 June 2004, 13:51:07
Quote
Shmi wrote:
............."No, Krytom.......I am your mother!"


Shmi, this was the brilliantest idea ever!!!! :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 17 June 2004, 22:59:51
Quote
McBrain wrote:
Quote
Shmi wrote:
.............&quot;No, Krytom.......I am your mother!&quot;


Shmi, this was the brilliantest idea ever!!!! :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:


Hey, that post was my idea. It helped that we were in the same house and had 2 PCs connected to the internet.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 17 June 2004, 23:09:29
No, I mean not the "I AM your mother" but the whole idea! :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 17 June 2004, 23:11:31
OH.............:wall::fool:................NI

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 17 June 2004, 23:15:24
never mind.

BTW:  I HAAAAAAAAATE HAAAAY FEEEEEVEEEEEER!!!!!!!!!!! :hot: :hot:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 17 June 2004, 23:39:22
Yeah me too.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 18 June 2004, 00:49:49
BREAKING NEWS

My new site is up and running. But if you find a fault then tell me. Click on the Www.



Post Edited ( 06-18-04 01:02 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 18 June 2004, 00:52:30
I found a fault. I got a 404 error.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 18 June 2004, 00:57:31
crap

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 18 June 2004, 01:03:32
Click on the Www next to my name.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 18 June 2004, 01:50:28
Nice! :) I like Europa shot. Is it from orbiter or some other place? Because I would appreciate a collection of Mars
photos, to chose for my site. I'm offically moving to Mars :) I am working on a spaceport there and I will actually do
the whole trip in Orbiter :)

If I might add: it would be nice if you linked to Martin's and Dan's Orbiter site in addition to crediting them.

And thanks for the "to autopilots for Orbiter". Appreciate it :)

A design suggestion: the DG skin on the right. I suggest you put some light on it. It's too dark even though it is
meant to be. Put the light angle so that it is illuminated the same way as Europa is (from the right). That would add
to the realism of the whole picture :) Not to mention, emphasize the writing on the wings :) Great work tho!

Hope it's useful.
Cheers,

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 18 June 2004, 09:48:52
Quote
McBrain wrote:
Quote
Shmi wrote:
.............&quot;No, Krytom.......I am your mother!&quot;


Shmi, this was the brilliantest idea ever!!!! :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:


Atom and Krytom had no idea. (Until McBlabbermouth let the cat out of the bag :))
Mind you they have been let off easily.  They leave IE set up so it automatically logs them in to Dan's site.  They could
have come home to find they been posting some really wierd messages while they were out. 8o

Mind you would anyone have noticed the difference? :wonder:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 18 June 2004, 09:54:12
I......think......PINK......is.....the.....best.......colour......for.....DGIII's. Wouhhhh, what am I saying!?!?!



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Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 18 June 2004, 09:55:07
I......agree......I......think.....the......FAB 1......is......a.......good......skin. BUT PINK STILL STINKS



Post Edited ( 06-18-04 13:32 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 18 June 2004, 09:58:05
Quote
Krytom wrote:
I......think......PINK......is.....the.....best.......colour......for.....DGIII's.


hehe;)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 18 June 2004, 10:03:05
Quote
Atom wrote:
I......agree......I......think.....the......FAB 1......is......the.......best......skin.....I....Have.....ever......seen.


Ha :)

I'm sorry, I couldn't resist........ but I PROMISE never to do it again!

BTW great site ATOM especially since you did it all last night.
Is the "Krytom and Atom" site downgrading to the "Krytom" site?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 18 June 2004, 10:29:41
I......agree......I......think.....the......FAB 1......is......the.......best......skin.....I....Have.....ever......seen.  :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 18 June 2004, 10:33:31
Oh dear, hypnosis by suggestion? :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 18 June 2004, 13:26:04
Quote
Krytom wrote:
I......think......PINK......is.....the.....best.......colour......for.....DGIII's.


Ok, it's obvious that you write under menace... (no party this week-end?)

Press two time on "Y" key if it's true.... :)

(http://home.eol.ca/~dord/cstory11b.jpg)

Dan



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Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 18 June 2004, 13:44:55
Hehe

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 18 June 2004, 17:11:17
Oh dear, perhaps it was a mistake for Lagrange Science Station alpha to point out the flaws in their security systems
to Europa and Uranus.  This has greatly displeased their governments. :rant:

Europa can perhaps be placated with bribes of food, but Uranus is demanding to be bought a trombone!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 18 June 2004, 19:10:24
Doc, I took your advise.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 18 June 2004, 19:14:56
Quote
Shmi wrote:
Oh dear, hypnosis by suggestion? :)
Nah, just an intelligent impressive female :) Same effect!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 20 June 2004, 18:19:43
Quote
Atom wrote:
Quote
I got just a blue screen of death...


I have had that twice. Once on Krytom's PC and once on mine. We had to comletely reinstall to fix it. I now hate that
shade of blue.



And who was the common denominator for both disasters? :wonder: Atom?

And who lost several months of photos which hadn't been transfered to CD-rom?  Alison :cry:

:) Shmi = Alison BTW :)



Post Edited ( 06-20-04 18:24 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 20 June 2004, 18:24:57
I'm so sorry!

What about taking the photos again?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 20 June 2004, 19:41:35
McBrain, children get older, there is no going back :cry:

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 20 June 2004, 19:44:07
So I can't help you. Sorry. :-(

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: schumanna on 21 June 2004, 15:36:41
DocHoliday,


Well here is my new sigi I promissed.  Any chance you can add it now to the The Multilateral Peace Treaty? :)



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Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 21 June 2004, 15:50:58
Quote
McBrain wrote:
So I can't help you. Sorry. :-(

No, but it was kind of you to want to help :-)

Nevermind, the best ones had been e-mailed to their doting grandparents and anyway I probably take too many
photos of my children.  

BTW I would like to point out that I would never post photos of my children to this forum without their
permission, well except those of Libby but she's too young to get embarrased.

Mind you it was fun to tease Krytom with the possibility of certain toddler photos appearing :) :) :)

And Atom hasn't been scared to come back to our house after the blue screen of death -
I don't know, for some reason I can't get kids to be scared of me (It was my biggest failing as a teacher :) My mother
was a formidable teacher and my schoolfriends were scared stiff of her)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 21 June 2004, 17:36:52
Quote
I probably take too many
photos of my children.

Yup, and not enough of beautiful old me. :) ;)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 21 June 2004, 17:39:23
hehe, show us, Atom, show your pictures!! :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 21 June 2004, 18:08:19
Maybe, when I find the Digital Camera. Nice sigi.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 21 June 2004, 19:28:01
Yup, thx

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 21 June 2004, 23:11:45
Anyone here from Croatia? (Hehehehehehehehehehehe).

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 22 June 2004, 07:12:56
Nope, but I go there in holiday this year. As well as the last 3 years! It's a beautiful landscape and a more beautiful sea there!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 22 June 2004, 07:16:13
well, I've been to west virgina once before. T'was the only time I'd ever been out of the central time zone. :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 22 June 2004, 08:31:30
Quote
schumanna wrote:
DocHoliday,
Well here is my new sigi I promissed.  Any chance you can add it now to the The Multilateral Peace Treaty? :)
I'll add you tonight, plus Shmi and Freespace's new sigi.

Quote
Anyone here from Croatia? (Hehehehehehehehehehehe).
Why Atom? Is there a story behind the question?

McBrain if you're going to Croatia you are PROBABLY passing through Slovenia, so you could make a pitstop and have
a drink with me? :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 22 June 2004, 08:59:31
Doc: Where do you live? :)
Yes, I pass Slovenia, but only by night!

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 22 June 2004, 09:02:00
Check the orbinaut map :) Right smack in the center of Slovenia in Ljubljana, you will almost surely have to pass
through Ljubljana. If you will go down from direction of Klagenfurt or Vienna that is. Where in Croatia are you
heading?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 22 June 2004, 09:10:54
I won't pass Ljubljana, I will pass more in the east.

Quote
Where in Croatia are you heading?

Near Zadar, a small village directly at the seaside.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 22 June 2004, 09:17:57
Aha, I see, passing through Maribor and then Zagreb probably. Well, shame..

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 22 June 2004, 09:19:50
Quote
DocHoliday wrote:
Aha, I see, passing through Maribor and then Zagreb probably.

Yup.


BTW: The village is called "Vrsi". Do you know this?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 22 June 2004, 09:28:19
Mmm. no, I don't.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 22 June 2004, 09:49:27
It's small! :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 22 June 2004, 10:52:13
I'm not going there! It's just that we kicked their buts in Euro 2004 the other night.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 22 June 2004, 11:32:01
Oh, that. I'm not too big on sports and YOU didn't kick their butts, your footballers did :) never mix that.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 22 June 2004, 11:47:53
heheh. good one doc, I'm assuming of course that you mean what us idiot americans refer to as "soccer" :)

American-style football has nothing to do with the feet. very, very stupid name to give it. (the ball's kicked only once every ten minutes or so at best :) )



Post Edited ( 06-22-04 11:50 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 22 June 2004, 13:06:09
Well, it's nice that people get so immersed in sports, that they actually feel they lost or won, but it creates the well
known fan problems. I've heard that once in a Central American country soccer (yes, that IS what I meant) actually
started a VERY short war, because the police forces of both countries were at the game and when trouble started,
they both stepped in and for some reason the host country also brough in the military (because they took it out on
the streets I'd assume) and so one military beat the crap out of police force of another (I guess they constitude
military population) and it was considered a state of war for a few hours until they got it settled down :)

But seriously, team sports are in a lot of ways an analogy to war, where our team or WE beat the crap out of the
other team or YOU. Now for the fact national teams are in play, you have the same as two armies battling it out. Now
if people (fans) didn't take it so personally, you'd never have fights at games. I mean if my team wins, THEY got the
money and fame not me. And if our team loses I didn't lose a damn thing. So why get emotionally involved in either
case.. You can be proud of them always. They always give their best and if they don't well why are they playing. BUT,
that's my opinion and I am not big on sports, so don't quite me :)

About football: hehe, it's all mixed up. How come it's called football, when it's actually much closer to rugby? And do
Americans play something like soccer at all? Even if they do, they're probably not famous for it. I'm sure I would know
about it even as not big on sports as I am.

Cheers,

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 22 June 2004, 13:48:38
well, where I live Everybody knows of soccer, but It's nowhere near as popular as the baseball, american-style
football, and basketball, and those three each kinda have their own seasons, so when basketball is over, baseball
begins, or something to that extent...I'm not very knowlegable in sports, most of them require too much running. :)

Now, as for "soccer", It's something that isn't anywhere near as popular, I'd place it on the same level as hockey
here. People play it, but fewer care. I'm guessing that the just haven't "caught on" as a pastime. I've played soccer
before, but I can be right next to the goal, and still kick sideways enough to screw it up... as for american
football, I don't enjoy the thought of having several heavily built men ramming into me.. and crushing me like a
toothpick. :) as for rugby. I know of it, but I've never actually seen anything that has to do with it. This gets me to
thinking of cricket versus baseball. I know of cricket, but well, I'm sure a person who plays it would be able to tell
the differences better than me. I do know of the flat "bat" (if that's what it's called) and I will say it's pretty uniquely
cool. :)

But as for sports starting wars, well that's unfortunatly life, I guess. I bet you that sports and war are a lot more inter-
related than most would think. sports could have easily come into being as a way to keep soldiers in shape
during "peace" periods, and two sports teams from two rival countries could Ideally send their sports teams against
each others to show "who's better" without the bloodshed. I'm not an athletic person by nature, I was more of the
geek with glasses, but jocks haven't been "cool" since far more smart people got high paying jobs as opposed to the
30 or so on a sports team. (how many people could possibly get high paying jobs in professional sports teams
compared to computer technicians nowadays? and that's just one attribute a smart person could have :)
think "astronaut" all those bulky muscles would just mean it would cost more to send a guy up compared to scrawny
little me. :)

Edit: I just remembered. I have a card collection from way back, (over a thousand) literally 10-12 years ago. only a handful of the cards are past 1997, and even cards that new are rare. A thing to note is that a store was selling cards one day, and soccer cards just weren't selling well, so they were giving away these things for a dollar each. By things, I mean they had like 20 packs in them, and each pack had like 12 cards in them, so I have a lot of soccer cards because of that. :) in fact, if you name a few semi-famous soccer players of yesteryear, I might just look in my card books and find a scanner and show you guys. :). since I was never really into sports, I just bought them for the sake of having them and it shows. I have no organization in them, I have racing cars, to baseball, both "footballs" :), hockey, and even some army (!) and jurasic park cards. Oh, did I mention my teenage mutant ninja* turtle and power ranger cards?

*I heard that in europe, they were called the teenage mutant hero turtles. can someone fill me in? Heck, nobody back then in america would have even been remotely interested in them unless it had "ninja" in it. :)



Post Edited ( 06-22-04 14:04 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 22 June 2004, 15:44:02
Hehe, I'm pretty sure it all goes back to the creation of US.. If English call it soccer, we'll call it football. If they call
cricket we'll call it baseball! :)

Well, as far as I know even astronauts have to be athletes to some extent, simply because of the physical stress of
spaceflight not to mention that NASA probably encourages the tradition of sound spirit is based on a sound body..

Ah, well.. at least you have a shot of becoming one. Kind of harder for me to get to NASA even ESA for that matter.
Besides, I'm too old and don't have a couple of PhDs :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 22 June 2004, 17:05:27
ESSAYS...aaaarrrrrrggggghhhh. The pain.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 22 June 2004, 18:53:41
Doc Holiday said:
Quote
But seriously, team sports are in a lot of ways an analogy to war, where our team or WE beat the crap out of
the other team or YOU. Now for the fact national teams are in play, you have the same as two armies battling it out.
Now if people (fans) didn't take it so personally, you'd never have fights at games. I mean if my team wins, THEY got
the money and fame not me. And if our team loses I didn't lose a damn thing. So why get emotionally involved in
either case.. You can be proud of them always. They always give their best and if they don't well why are they
playing. BUT, that's my opinion and I am not big on sports, so don't quote me  {oops sorry I just did ;)}

I couldn't agree with you more.  Team sports are fine for the participants if they encourage the ability to act as
a team but why should there be this division in the spectators who should really be there to admire skill,
flair and athleticism.  Although I'm not really qualified to talk on sporting questions as I'm totally uninterested in
sports - I had to ask Krytom to explain the Croatia question, I hadn't noticed which game it was that had totally
disrupted the TV schedules.


However, I did learn the importance of acting as a team when I rowed for my college(s)  back in my Oxford
days.  If you don't pull together in a rowing eight then you are sunk! :sunk:

Oh Atom, I'm sorry some of us are a bit verbose :(but we don't all have the skill to refine our arguments down
to an elegant "NI" or "Hail the Probe"

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 22 June 2004, 20:47:54
What does "NI" means actually?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 22 June 2004, 20:50:21
Ladies (hehe finally we can say that!) and Gentlemen!

The updated Treaty is up. Not much room left now :) To lazy to post the link again. It's up there somewhere :)

Thanks Shmi: SPECTATORS was the word I needed to use, not FANS... Oh yeah and.. HAIL THE PROBE! :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 22 June 2004, 20:53:07
Great work, Doc! :) :top:
It seems I'm a **** instructor astronaut, still. May you change this?

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Atom on 22 June 2004, 21:14:17
Ni, as in 'The Knights of Ni' off 'Monty Python's The Search for the Holy Grail.' Please say you've seen it.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 22 June 2004, 21:21:27
Damn, had an old sigi... sorry. You ARE PLACED in the right spot though. Freespace, me and you. On the right there is
Dan, the master :) The we have the industial giants and at the lower end the Family ties :)))) Leadership, Enterprise
and Genetic Love :) I guess that sums it up for the Races of the Solar System :)

:beer:

Quote
'Monty Python's The Search for the Holy Grail.' Please say you've seen it.
Seen, but don't remember the reference :(

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: McBrain on 22 June 2004, 21:28:31
"The Knights of Ni", never heard that. Sorry.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Krytom on 22 June 2004, 22:18:33
http://www.intriguing.com/mp/_sounds/hg/knights.wav

(http://www.intriguing.com/mp/_pictures/grail/arthurkn.jpg)
(http://www.intriguing.com/mp/_pictures/grail/knightof.jpg)

Took a bit of rooting to find this ( :google: ). It's not very good quality but it'll do.
Basically the knights of 'Ni' told king Arthur to find: http://www.intriguing.com/mp/_sounds/hg/shrub.wav
When they found one the Knights asked for: http://www.intriguing.com/mp/_sounds/hg/shrub2.wav
When they got back they found that the knights
of 'Ni' had changed their name to the knights of: http://www.intriguing.com/mp/_sounds/hg/icky.wav
So they asked King Arthur to: http://www.intriguing.com/mp/_sounds/hg/herring.wav

If you want to hear more stuff : http://www.intriguing.com/mp/holygrail.asp



Post Edited ( 06-22-04 22:26 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 22 June 2004, 23:24:28
On a off topic note completely unrelated to the last off topic note, :pfff: I have been near deaf in my left ear for the
past 3-4 days. I just got back from the doctor's office. after waiting 4 hours for a 3 minute checkup, It was
determined that I have an outrageously rediculous amount of earwax (Eww!! 8o) in my ear blocking all but the
loudest sounds. I bought some "over-the-counter" goodies to help manage the problem, but I'm not sure if It's gonna
work... you might laugh at this thinking it's a joke, but regrettfully, it's true... :(

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 22 June 2004, 23:57:58
I had something like that one time... I woke up and found that I was deaf from one ear...
I visited the doctor and he removed the earwax... took two minute.

I'm not sure I get it  he didn't removed it ?

Anyway after 4 years you will be really happy to ear again.

(did you wait all this time or your previous doctor was an idiot?)

Dan
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 23 June 2004, 00:03:09
?? four years?  I've only been missing my ear for a few days.. (I wouldn't wait four long years...) in fact, the doctor I visited today said that she would have removed the stuff too if only she had the tool. so rather than go back there again and pay for another visit, I'm just gonna rough it out for a few more days and wait for the eardrops to melt through that crud..



Post Edited ( 06-23-04 00:04 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 23 June 2004, 05:48:41
I think Dan misread your 4 hours wait as 4 years :).  
Poor Freespace - I was ready to commiserate with your long wait as I found it bad enough having gone for a 10-10 am doctors appointment yesterday and I didn't get in to see her until 10-55.  But not to get your ear syringed because you would have to pay for another visit????? Is
this life without the much maligned National Health Service???????
In the richest country in the world? D'oh :wall:

Surely, you could get your money back on your first visit as you didn't get proper treatment then? OK you were
correctly diagnosed, but syringing an ear isn't exactly rocket science (a pity cos if it was one of your Orbiter
friends could sort you out :)) why didn't they have the correct tool to hand?


My husband is always going to boring meetings at the Houses of Parliament should I ask if him if he knows someone
who knows someone who knows someone who can get "Tony" to ask his great friend George why my friend
freespace can't get his ear syringed for free. .........

Later: Sorry my husband doesn't have that much influence, Tone is too busy licking Georges boots to put in a
word for your ear!



Post Edited ( 06-23-04 08:53 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DanSteph on 23 June 2004, 06:00:54
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Shmi wrote:
I think Dan misread your 4 hours wait as 4 years :).  


Oups  *Dan slam is head on the screen* :wall:

I didn't even find this delay curious, I'm so busy on my computer
those day that I usually do three or four things in same time.
This is why I read posts too fast and send only short burst of dumb post :)

Dan



Post Edited ( 06-23-04 06:09 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 23 June 2004, 14:08:27
No biggie. I went to a "free" clinic, although the definition of free isn't what it used to be.. I can't afford paying to go
to a real hospital or whatever, but whatever.. I made a long post, but my net connection died just as I posted so I
lost what I was going to type.. In any case, it's just something that needs to be lived with.. no biggie.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: Shmi on 24 June 2004, 06:08:37
With thanks to my daughter Charlotte for this very flattering photo.  The trick she found was to clamber up
onto Krytom's bed and shoot from above! She's so clever! :)

(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/8372/Shmi.jpg)

I've not done any image editing to get rid of background etc I thought  I'd better leave all that to Freespace.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 24 June 2004, 09:23:30
Hehe, nice to have a face with the name at last :)

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 24 June 2004, 12:39:32
I'm sure I can rig up something.. This is turning out to be quite the summit.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 28 June 2004, 22:49:29
How goes the Summit, Freespace?

Me'sa eager to see it.

Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: freespace2dotcom on 28 June 2004, 23:21:35
Patience is a virtue, doc. I hunted down the biography of the real doc holiday just to find a reference of impatence,
hoping for it to have lead to his death, but alas, it wasn't so. Feel happy that you have eluded my sarcastic wrath...
for now....



Post Edited ( 06-28-04 23:57 )
Title: Re: [off topic] The Sol Conflict (for solar system politicans only)
Post by: DocHoliday on 28 June 2004, 23:31:39
Well.. he did die of tuberculosis and spent a whole life feeding it being a hopeless alcoholic, gambler etc.. so if you
wanted there are plenty of things to throw at poor little me :) But I do believe he was one of the most patient
gunslingers, hehehe