Cosmos Times #1 From: "Russell Wallace" <manorsof@iol.ie> Date: Sun, 14 Dec 1997 00:00:00 +0000 Cosmos Times #1 February, 9000 A.D. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= The Syndicate Is looking for a partner or partners to explore the grand reaches of space and is hereby looking for applications to join the The Space Cartography Guild. Contactable : claude@pixie.co.za =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= An interview with Arthur Dent, (apparent) spokesperson for the Hitchhiker's Guild: Interviewer: Mr. Dent, can you please explain the purpose of this so-called Guild? Arthur Dent: Certainly. In the tradition of the original Hitchhiker's Guild, one of the cornerstones of the original galactic empire, an organization so large that its name is remembered even now... In: Err... I know of a Hitchhiker's *Guide*, which if I recall correctly was a farce, but I've never heard of this grand guild. AD: Yes, well, I didn't say history got it right. That's our motto, in fact: if we say it, it's true, even if it's false. Unless of course we're just joking, naturally. In: Naturally. Anyhow, ignoring these grand topics for the moment, what does this guild plan for the present? AD: We expect to be the compendium of all knowledge in the universe. We've already gathered information on the nearest 10,000 stars and will be publishing that shortly before the first ships actually leave our fair planet. In: Forgive me for stating the obvious, but isn't it true that you don't know anything about these stars? I mean, there aren't any ships out there right now, so how could you have the foggiest idea? AD: Well, you see, our publication (we're thinking about calling it a Guide, just to keep yokels like you happy) will definitively state where these stars are and what sort of planets will be found there. Any discrepancies with reported data from real spaceships will thus be clearly seen to be instrumental fault and/or fractal de-polarization quasi-Euclidian emergence phenomena. In: Oh. Well, that's all I can stomach... I mean that's all the time we have today. Thanks for the insight. AD: No problem. Do I have time to mention that we're in the market for ship designs of all sorts? Admission to guild HQ, the latest edutainment facility, is offered in exchange. In: No, you certainly don't have time to say that. - From the annals of the Hitchhiker's Guild [509] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Hi, I'm here now. My mom and dad said I should not leave them. But I am 18 now. I do not have to listen to them. I got my 10 grand grandpa left me. I want to have fun and create my very own little kingdom. Anyone know any resource rich planet I can use as a base for an expanding empire ? I always loved that old spicy group so I though I change my name - I am no longer Brad Templeton III. Just call me Wannabe. Wannabe =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Greetings to all of the Cosmos In this difficult and trying time of expansion, we are looking for friends and allies with a view to mutual support and sharing of information, skills and resources. Anyone who wishes to consider such an alliance, and who is open to co- operation rather than full competition, please contact me through either the Times or at Rob@ccc.govt.nz Gwyffyrd of Blexley =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Winds of change sweep through the Cosmos Change with it, or be carried off on the winds We come We loyal few Riding the Winds Mighty in word and deed Oppose us Become our slaves Join us We are your masters Oppose us or join us We care not The winds will wash over you and smash your dreams =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= The Government respects NI's claim for the Space! As it was written in the official statement signed by the Elysium President and New Industries Ltd head - Wszegniew Rozanski, the only right for settling new life on another planets has fallen to NI Ltd. NI will offer people great possibilities to make both small and big bussinesses on the colonized planets. The NI, may or may not, share with another companies its unquestionable privileges after signing special documents. Mr President said: "We think, it is better to let people reclaim THEIR galaxy and the best people to do it are Industries. They are professionals and keep touch with the inhabitants of Elysium. A monopoly? Yes! It is definitely the best thing we, Government, may do for the People of Elysium. We are sure that was a good decision!" Mr W. Rozanski confirmed: "Obviously, Mr President is right! If you want to go into the deep space, do it only with us - New Industries Ltd.! Join today..." =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Want to save cridits and become more powerful faster? Contact Oobirac of Luna C through Ha_miller@hotmail.com and we can discuss a possible alliance. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= -- "To summarize the summary of the summary: people are a problem." Russell Wallace manorsof@iol.ie Up