[IC] Space Race 1950: Road to the Stars

[Keyguyperson]

1950


Ongoing Missions:
None

Space Agencies:
Nazi Union of Japan's Space Agency: Full funding, full board support, full public support. 4 parts produced.
Lance Corporation: Full funding, full board support, full public support. 4 parts produced.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Full funding, full board support, full public support. 4 parts produced.

[Shoopthewoop]

News Images

Spaceship Progress:
Space HQ:
Progress on the Launch Pad:
Blueprints for the spaceship mark I:
Blueprints for Mark II:
Mark III blueprints:
Publication Studio:

[The Great Nahman Jayden]

Lopez's Office, Mexico
"The American is at our border! We have no allies to hold them off if they decide to invade us..." Lopez raised his hand to silence his diplomatic advisor. "We could always begin a mass-military buildup, but I fear it would disrupt our industry..." He glanced over at his development advisor, who nodded at him. "Then we must start making some friends to ensure that we keep our newly found territory safe."

For Keyguy

The Honourable Nation of Espacio De Vida would like to offer the UEAS a part in the Americas Unification Treaty. All nations to sign the treaty agree to never work against each others interests and remove the visa requirement to travel between borders.

For Shoop

Espacio De Vida is interested in signing a military alliance with the Nazi Union of Japan. We look forward to further correspondence.

[Shoopthewoop]

Josef's Office, NUJ
"The people Espacio De Vida want to be allies, I am fine with that, they seem like they will be good" Josef smiled looking at the picture of the flag. He waived for his diplomatic advisor to come close. "Listen, you send the message to the Espacio De Vida nation, tell them we accept, and ask the UEAS if they would like to have the treaty of the harbor, we won't attack him if he doesn't attack us". The Diplomatic advisor nodded and ran out of the room into the letter area.

For The Great Nahman Jayden

We accept the your military alliance, we would also like to form a trade route, and can we also form a Diplomatic Alliance.

For Keyguy

We would like to ask the people of the UEAS if they would like to make the Treaty of the Harbor. We will keep peace between our 2 nations.

[hider=For Both]
I would like to ask both of your governments if we could form the Aso-North American Treaty. Anyone who signs this treaty promises peace for 10 years

[The Great Nahman Jayden]

It's A Diplomatic Update, Woohoo!
Espacio De Vida has openly signed the Aiso-American Treaty, agreeing for 10 years of peace with all participating nations.
Espacio De Vida has agreed to improve trade relations with the NUJ, shipping raw goods over to Japan.

[Shoopthewoop]

My Diplomatic Update
The Nuj have started shipping Guns and Japanease fish to Espacio De Vida.

[The Great Nahman Jayden]

Lopez's Office
Lopez crunched down on a meal prepared by his staff of chefs, made from rice and the new fish shipped from the NUJ. "This is just perfect! We have a friend now, one with a nuclear arsenal. And some nice fish, I must say." His economic advisor nodded in agreement. "Much better than what we produce." Lopez finished the meal and wiped his mouth. "How much surplus do we have right now?" His advisor rubbed his chin thoughtfully before speaking. "A fair bit, I don't have the exact number on hand, but it's more than enough to start growing." Lopez grinned. "Do you think we would be able to start an entertainment company? Produce films to boost our image, make the populace happy?" The advisor simply nodded and smiled. "I like this idea. Might even boost our income slightly!" Lopez stood up and grinned. "Then make it so!"

[Keyguyperson]

Washington D.C, UEAS Capital
Rising steel towers dotted the Washington skyline, the first skyscrapers in the city. One in particular reached higher than any others, planned to be taller than even the Empire State Building. No longer was the world fighting through military force, they were now fighting through prestige. Anything that made america look stronger would gain them more power, influence over other nations. Ironically, the man everyone saw as orchestrating all this hated it. Unfortunately for him, it was absolutely necessary to achieve his goals.

Elsewhere in the UEAS, there were other such cities undergoing urbanization and industrialization. Fueled by lignite, coal, and oil from Germany and North America, the UEAS industry was flourishing. With uranium, more nuclear bombs were being constructed constantly at specialized plants. The Army had also requested the development of a missile similar to the V-2s already in use, but with enough range to reach another continent from the mainland. When combined with nuclear payloads, these would be the ultimate intimidation device.

For The Great Nahman Jayden

"The UEAS accepts your generous treaty offer, we also wish to invite you to participate in the development of a new type of ballistic missile capable of carrying anuclear payload between continents. It would be the ultimate in intimidation weaponry, nobody would dare attack you if you had an arsenal of them."

For Shoopthewoop

"The UEAS refuses to cooperate with a Fascist nation, especially a Nazi one. The only reason we allow you to exist is because you have not invaded any other nation yet, but remember, the moment one of your troops sets foot on ground where they are not welcome is the moment you invite your doom."

Statement
The President of the United Euro-American States, Fergus McClain, has issued a public statement to the NUJ.

"When your men set foot on the Lunar surface, they will be met with the sight of our flag and the footprints of our people! You will never beat us to the Moon, no matter how hard you try!"

UEAS Newspaper

[null123]

Dallas, Texas, Lance Corporation HQ
Robert's office was well furnished, as was the office of any CEO of a major corporation. He sat in a nice comfy black office chair, with a set of big glass windows at his back, the walls of the office were made of a nice solid wood, and so was his desk. Robert himself was a tall man, with black hair, wearing a business suit typical of his job. He heard a knock at his office door, and told whoever it was to come in.

In stepped through Rocket Scientist Gordon Freeman, the man stood tall and had glasses. His beard and hair were quite short, and he had come to Robert to ask some questions regarding the future of Lance Corp.

"I do have some fears regarding the future of this program Robert, your brother Fergus is very much a socialist, and I do not think he approves so far of Lance Corp being what it is and seeking to profit from space, he might attempt to nationalize us, what is your opinion on this subject Robert?" asked Gordon.

"I do not think Fergus will attempt to nationalize us anytime soon, he still has likes and respects me enough that he wouldn't tear down all of my work that I have put into this company. I would be careful however, he pretty much has the total support of the people, and congress. I imagine he will be itching for a excuse to nationalize the company." replied Robert

"Alright, also I did not receive the construction orders, do you know them off the top of your head?" asked Gordon again

"Yes, I ordered the construction of a launch pad as well as 2 solid rocket boosters, then a liquid fuel engine and tank." said Robert.

"Thank you then Robert, if you don't mind I need to go advise construction." replied Gordon.

And with that, he left the office.

[Keyguyperson]

1951



Missions:
Explorer 1, NASA Launched. Current Status: Recovered.

Space Agencies:
Nazi Union of Japan's Space Agency: Full funding, full board support, full public support. 4 parts produced.
Lance Corporation: Full funding, full board support, full public support. 4 parts produced.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Extreme funding, full board support, extreme public support. 6 parts produced.
The United Empire Space Program: Underfunded, full board support, full public support. 3 parts produced.

[darkwolf687]

A United Empire

"God save our gracious king
Long live our noble king
God save the king

Send him victorious
Happy and glorious
Long to reign over us
God save the king

O Lord, our God arise
Scatter his enemies
And make them fall

Confound their politics
Frustrate their knavish tricks
On Thee our hopes we fix
God save the king

Thy choicest gifts in store
On him be pleased to pour
Long may he reign

May he defend our laws
And ever give us cause
To sing with heart and voice
God save the king

Not in this land alone
But be God's mercies known
From shore to shore

Lord make the nations see
That men should brothers b
And form one family
The wide world o'er

From every latent foe
From the assassins blow
God save the king

O'er him Thine arm extend
For Empire's sake defend
Our father, prince and friend
God save the king"

The anthem finished and King George smiled warmly. Two world wars, a depression and oppression, and the Empire still lived on, better than ever if one asked him and indeed, the people. The general elections had come and gone and the votes had been counted. It would have been sooner, but there had been delays... Clement Atlee took the paper and opened it, reading it aloud "The first election of the United Empire has chosen a new Imperial Prime Minister." The crowd fell silent, who would it be? Anyone could be in power, who had won the campaigns? There had been so many, so much talking and debate. "The majority party is the conservative party, placing Sir Winston Churchill as imperial prime minister!" A shock victory! It was thought the countries apart from the British would not have supported the conservatives, but the opposition had under estimated the conservatives. Not only had Winston Churchill still got considerable support for his part in the war, particularly in the predominantly non-white nations of the UE who were well aware of what their fate would have been under the Nazi's, but he had asserted many policies that he thought would fix the damaged economy of the Empire. The war had ended five years ago, and the UE was keen to build its economy back up and turn its self into an industrial powerhouse, a shining beacon for the world. This would require heavy investment, of course, and would by no means be a simple click if the fingers... But it was a start. George stood from his seat, ready to appoint the new prime minister to power

First actions of the Prime Minister

The new prime minister has congratulated the UEAS President on taking a hard line with the Nazi's, stating "We would fight them on the beaches, we would fight them in the street, but we would never surrender to arms. We thought the same of our allies, and today you have proven it." however, he proceeded to comment of the UEAS occupation of Germany, and how it was ironic that the UEAS rejected facism yet treated Germany in a way one could say was oppressive. A bill has been drawn up for the UE parliament proposing the first of Churchills economic policies, it is currently being heard

UESP

Churchill space center had been named without the express consent of Churchill or even the government, Timish had wanted to use a name that was inspiring, and who better than the famous war leader? Now he had been elected, his space program had garnered some fame by association. After recent UEAS successes, public interest was piqued a little, and Timish noted there was a small increase in the calls for higher funding for the UESP... If he could make his own success, then maybe he would receive more funding

And so it was, with the parts his program had, that he would launch the first UESP mission.

They began to build a rocket propulsion laboratory, and began to assemble the first rocket: Imperial One . It's details are currently being kept secret to the public. Timish himself is secretly hoping that NASA will make its findings public, saving him the trouble of having to send a probe up to acquire the data himself now that someone else has beat him to the punch

[Shoopthewoop]

Fuhrer Der Japan Zeitung

612¥ September 1st 1951


Progress on the Ryujin Project
by: Kurd Markgraf

The Nuj have announced that they have a total of 7 parts for the Ryujin Mark I. Zwitter has stated that in the past 9 months he has created the Solid Rocket Booster, The Liquid Fuel Tank, The Tracking Transmitter, and lastly the Relayed Processor. With these and the parts he formed last year he thinks he is well on the way to the moon. This means that maybe the NUJ will make it to the moon even quicker then 67. If this happens, we can start focusing on colonising the moon.




New Allies get fish and guns
by: Kurd Markgraf
The Mighty NUJ have just allied Espacio De Vida. Josef has stated that this alliance will not only help boost its hold around the world but it will also help make sure that America will not attack. Espacio De Vida has also signed the Aso-North American Treaty which says all countries that sign will not go to war with each other for a total of 10 years. The trades that they NUJ have agreed to state that if we supply them Fish, and guns they will give us Raw goods.

Evil UESA
by: Kurd Markgraf

The Evil empire of the UESA have not agreed to join the Aso-North American treaty stating that they will not promise anything to a tiny, worthless, and useless country like us. They have stated that if we ever even attempt to defend ourselves from invaders that they will destroy us. Josef has stated that even with this, the Espacio De Vida will make sure the UESA never tries to take our land as they did to Germany.


Next Edition will be Printed on September 1st 1952 See you then.

Pictures

Allies Flag:
What the NUJ think the UESA's flag should be:

[null123]

Lance Corporation
The Lance Corporation has begun construction on a directional antenna and announces plans for a mission later this year. Construction on a additional 4 SRBs has begun, and several pieces of payload equipment have been commissioned which includes thermometer, barometer, radiometer, Spectrophotometers, camera, and tracking transmitter.

Mission
Name:Spearhead 1
Details:Spearhead 1 will incorporate the payload equipment that has been produces. 3 SRBs will be used to launch, the rocket will take data from all devices every 1000 miles, and beep it back to the directional antenna. Its main goal is to escape atmosphere and take pictures of the moon.

[The Great Nahman Jayden]

Not Quite Blatant Propaganda
The National De Vidian Film Corporation has released a new film set in the future, following a group of De Vidian's fighting in a guerilla war against Soviet invaders. The film has been met with modest reviews.

Boring Diplomacy!

For Keyguy

We would be glad to assist you in working on this new missile. We will send some of our brightest minds to begin working on this with you.

For Darkwolf

Espacio De Vida would like to request an alliance between our great nations, so that our people may continue to live in peace.

[The Great Nahman Jayden]

This should look better

[The Great Nahman Jayden]

This should look better

[The Great Nahman Jayden]

Quick And Hasty Diplomacy
Espacio De Vida has sent requests for treaties to both the FEP and USSGRR. Under the treaty, De Vida would not declare war on either nation for a minimum of 10 years.

[marioman]

First Diplomacy Post
Stalin sits around in his office. "Silly people of the NUJ, the UEAS already took one nazi land, they can take the other". Stalin motions for his Diplomatic adviser to come close. "Tell the people of the Espcaio De Vida we accept, also send ally request to Fep, the UE, and the UEAS"

For Espacio

We accept your generous offer, we look forward for better alliances in the future

For the FEP

We would like to ask you for a 5 year alliance. No war between us for that long

For the UE

We would like to ask you to become our allies, we would not be able to go to each other for 5 years

For the UEAS

We would like to have a 5 year alliance

For the NUJ

Poshel na khuy ty, chertov zhopa yebat' dyra MAT' yebut ((Go on google translate and go from Russian to English))

For Everyone accept the NUJ

We would like to propose the World Alliance, Anyone who signs it would offer 1 resource for world trade and peace for 7 years

[Shoopthewoop]

Diplomatic Update time

For everyone except UEAS and the URRGSS

Would you like to form a diplomatic peace, We will not attack you if you do not attack us

[salamimike]

The Federation of European Powers (FEP) - France - Paris - Emperor Napoleon VI's Office

Napoleon sat at his desk, his eyes flickering to papers in front of him. There was a knock at the door.
"Entrer" The emperor called in his native tongue, his eyes not looking up from the papers as the subordinate entered the room, holding a letter with the crest of Espacio De Vida. An odd sight to be seen in the Emperors office as not much had been said between the two countries in a long time.
Napoleon slid the letter from the envelope and slowly began to read through the page, it was filled with the usual filler until it got to the matter at hand. The emperor looked puzzled for a moment.
"This came from Espacio De Vida ?" The Proud leader asked the subordinate who only nodded and muttered "Oui...oui"
Napoleon felt the letter was very peculiar, it is not like he hadn't seen a non-aggressive pact before but the wording of this one was what confused Napoleon. The treaty only had that De Vida would not declare war on the The Federation of European Powers and did not say that the FEP would do the same for Espacio De Vida.
Napoleon felt it odd that he would be given such a thing to sign, as it seemed that it was one sided.
The emperor grabbed a pen and some paper and soon began writing his reply.

For The Great Nahman Jayden

Dear Lopez Doroteo

I find your letter confusing, if you wish to not attack me you could just declare so on the international stage.
I do not need to sign a letter ensuring that you will not attack me, I am happy that you have decided to not do so, but I feel that a formal treaty is not needed for a simple statement.

- Emperor Louis Napoleon VI

Later that week a second letter came into the emperors office, this one had the seal of the United Soviet States of Great Russian Republic.
Inside was the details of a non-aggressive pact lasting five years from date of signing, it also detailed a so called, 'World Alliance'.
Napoleon wrote back to the USSGRR.

For marioman

Dear Joseph Stalin

As we have been comrades in the past, I will accept your non-aggressive pact lasting five years.
I will not be joining in your foolishly dream like utopian pact of a "World Alliance"

-Emperor Louis Napoleon VI

A final letter came into Napoleons office, the crest was that of the Nazi Union of Japan. Before Napoleon opened it, he requested a meeting with his Advisors
Officials from Spain, Italy and all other parts of The Federation of European Powers met up and began to discuss the letter. Eventually the majority vote saw that a non-aggressive pact would work in the favour of the Federation. Despite the past that was shared between the two countries, war was not on the agenda of the FEP
A letter was soon sent.

For Shoopthewoop

Dear Josef Mengele

The Federation of European Powers accepts the NUJ's offer of a non-aggressive pact. The Federation agrees the Pact will last 5 years from signing. The pact will also be completely nullified if the NUJ declares war on any other country.

- Emperor Louis Napoleon VI and the Federation of Europe's Advisors and Representatives.