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[Detoxicated]

"I propose to introduce ourselves to the bronze age aliens in the  Eridani system. We shall teach them some means of technology and in exchange use their sheer numbers to construct a beautiful base there. I would like to propose myself as ambassador as well as governor of this new planet, and would like to get at colonizing the world ASAP."

[Playergamer]

John walks up to the Senators office.

"I'm here to see Granger."

(EDIT: Me not being dead yet isn't an issue? Sweet!)

[GiglameshDespair]

((these places riot really, really quickly. My god. Also, aren't evryone in Thorin I still migrants at this stage?))

[Ghazkull]

((weren't most arrivals in America in the 1900s migrant waves also just migrants? Yet in the streets englishmen claiming to be american clashed with irishmen. POint being people arrive there settle in and suddenly millions of strangers come crash the economy and most of the available food. People feel threatened, calling themselves native inhabitants and band together to get these " invaders" off the planet))

[Nirur Torir]

((I'd impose martial law, but I think that would just push Thorin I into revolt.))

Thorin I Actions

   Military

• 500 spent to recruit five rank 1 Thorian MP divisions

   Social

• Change migration policy to Do Not Accept (The Solan's plan is superior.)
• Five military units are to bolster civilian police to suppress unrest

"Brave people of Thorin I:

These are exciting times for humanity. We are the first humans to call, as home, a planet for which Sol is a bare pinprick of light, the same as any other star in the sky. The rest of humanity watches us here, on a hostile planet. Failure or success here will drive humanity one way or another. Will humanity make only tentative steps beyond our cradle, a scant handful of 'easy' colonies?

I reject that path. Humanity will become a true interstellar empire.

I regret that, in the chaos of situating so many people so quickly on a new planet, thirty million people have been lost. While my administration looks for ways to work around Thorin I's unique dangers, immigration will be strictly discouraged. Further, we will be training the the first men and women of the Thorian Army, who will work under the civilian police to maintain order. I cannot overstate that I have no intention of imposing martial law. This is a civilian colony, and will remain so while I stand as governor.

Together, we can tame this world. Together, we will tame this world. We will prove humanity's strength."

[GiglameshDespair]

(( Also ,where the funds I allocated last turn just given to the planets or actually spent?

[Taricus]

Okay, I think it's time I jumped aboard:

Spoiler: Character sheet (click to show/hide)

Name: Ceme Raheem Thoreau.
Requested Planet: Eridani Prime.
Backstory: Hailing from a remote part of Terra, yet sired from a rather privileged background, Ceme ably climbed through the ranks of the former federation, now the Autarchy. Driven by a near single-minded ambition to govern a world and lead it into prosperity. Politically isolated from the majority of the larger movements for most of the Mandate period, Ceme's theoretical policies are rather unknown to most people, and the same applies to Ceme's political leaning as well.

[Taricus]

"In conflict with Ibrahim's application for future governorship of Eridani Prime, I would like to state my own interest as being governor of the world. The possibilities of this barely-defined mammalian humanoid race to benefit humanity in every possible way are near-endless. Add to that it is also another potential colony, rather than just a mere base for the fleet.

I also express interest in that Reptilian species encountered in the Darklands system, they could prove valuable if we uplifted them into shock troops, or did an in-depth study on their genetic structure to improve the abilities of our own."

[Ardas]

"As for question of extra-Solar colonization, while ultimately in Solon's hands, I do not think that expansion right now is best, given the immense strain it placed on our budget so far, not to mention loss of life and unrest such movements cause. Migration must be tightly regulated on all worlds to ensure stable population movements.

This plays into the question of extr-solar life recently found; I am in favour of total non-interference. Life is rare in the universe, and to find it outside of Earth is a scientific and cultural boon we must reap instead of wrecking it wantonly. We are humans and as such we hold duty to the lesser but still sentient races to engage and potentially uplift them."

Mars requests further relief from the development ministry in sum of 26.000 credits.

[Nirur Torir]

"First, we must study these new races, and ensure none of them would be overly dangerous if given technology. If any do, leave them be and quarantine their world against enterprising human civilians. If not, and they'd be worthy additions to humanity, we then find ways to carefully integrate them into our empire.

It is our duty to improve the lives of fellow sentient beings, if it can be done without existential risk to ourselves. If we can find a way to maintain their cultures as we bring them into the Republic as willing citizens, our collective cultures will become unimaginably richer. Finally, the galaxy is a big place. I have absolute confidence that there is a larger empire out there. If they consider themselves altruists, we reap only war by thoughtless exploitation of under-developed sentient life.

[Azthor]

Assign 44.000 credits to the Ministry of Development: suppression of unrest in Mars (10.000 credits) and Thorin I (34.000) credits.
Assign 34.588 credits to the Mandate reserve as a caution fund; Ministry of Technology budgeting will resume next turn.
Disallow any and all Migration to and from Mars and Thorin I to Terra for the term,
Deny any and all claims as to the existence of extraterrestrial life. Any unauthorized vessels found in the relevant sectors are to be summarily dealt with.

"Governor of Mars, after carefully assessing the Martian situation, it has been decided that maintaining martial law for another term, with moderate investment in social suppression, will serve the situation better than altogether lifting martial law and taking the bulk of the cost into social infrastructure. As long as they are kept from revolt against you and the Mandate, the dissatisfaction should subside soon enough as they grow accustomed to the newly arrived colonists"

"The Mandate will endeavor to prevent any and all migration to Mars for the term, so as to not push the populace over the edge. For now, the newly discovered sectors must remain a State secret; we must not let our ambition get ahead of ourselves".

"Governor of Thorin I, the same goes for Thorin I, with an exception: as there are no troops stationed in Thorin I proper currently, martial law is not an option; the Mandate will fully undertake the suppression of unrest in Thorin I for the term; meanwhile, strive to assimilate the newly arrived, and keep in mind that no new legal arrivals should come this term; any who come have done so illegally"

"Grand Admiral, travel of non-military vessels in those sectors found to sponsor extraterrestrial life is to be restricted; as a public announcement cannot be made, any and all civilian vessels found in those sectors - sectors which do not exist as far as any unauthorized personnel should know - are to be be shot on sight".

"Similarly, those found breaking the temporary restrictions in space travel to and from Terra to Mars and Thorin I are to be shot on sight. Spread the fleets wisely".

"Minister of Development, I have appointed you the budget of 44.000 credits to contend with the crisis in Thorin I and improve the situation in Mars; while other operations may seem interesting at the time, that is your sole priority. Minister of Science, I have assigned you no budget for this term in view of the crisis in Thorin I and Mars; we will resume investment with redoubled effort come next term, but the present reserve is imperative in these times of trouble".

[adwarf]

Fleet 2 will begin blockading Eridani Prime, any ship entering without express permission from the Solon himself is to be annihilated.
Fleet 3 will begin blockading Darkland, its orders are the same as Fleet 2's
Fleet 4 will begin blockading Thorin Gamma, its orders are the same as fleet 2-4
One Corvette will split off from each of Fleets 2,3, and 4 to continue exploring.
Send a request to the Solon that the Navy begin receiving a stipend of 3000 to 5000 credits.

[Playergamer]

Try to gather 7000 credits from inhabitants of Mars to get a colony ship.

[GiglameshDespair]

"Solon, while I appreciate you have the best interests of the human race at heart, I do request you allow me to allocate the funds assigned to the ministry of Development, as I have no wish to be seen as a mere figurehead."

Allocate the funds as shown

Also ship earth trade goods to both Thorin 1 and Mars

[Ghazkull]

Playergamer

((EDIT: gah saw a four where there should be a six...))

You find out that all of that is not needed anymore. Disgruntled Martians have prepared a Colony Ship and are willing to accept you as governor.