Manifest Destiny (Main thread)

[LongVin]

FPNA turn 5

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Earth: North America west of the continental divide and everything south of the Rio Grande, Central America, Hawaii
Space: Lunar base $27.2T, Ceres mining/manufacturing station $37T ($5T defenses), Asteroid bases ($6.7T), $4.5T defenses, $2.5T armor, Earth-orbit shipyard ($7T)(5 trillion battlestation), $2.5T SDI, $2.5T defenses
Saturn: Titan base, $11.3T, Pop 1,105
Eisenhower System: Eisenhower Colony: 9T, Pop 1,000
Capitol: Los Angeles
Major Spaceport: Area 51
Population: 1 663 782 120
GEP: $517.9328
Civilian Tech rating: 2167
Military Tech rating: 2159.5
Environmental Health: Idyllic
Espionage rating: Above Average
Military:
Ground forces: 8
Air Force: 8
Naval Force: 6
Space forces: 3

Technology

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Completed:
Antimatter
Cybernetics(15% bonus on all research)
Genetic Engineering
Graviton Theory
Terraforming
Quantum Computing(15% bonus on all research)
Alphan Archaeology
The Fake Sky(25% off Planck theory)

Being Researched:
Tier 1:
Nanotechnology 300T: 180.4 T
Those strange clouds: 10 T

Tier 2
Gravity Manipulation 800T: 90.5 T
Planck Field 700T: 80 T
AI 1000 T: 0
Extreme Longevity 800 T: 0
Posthumans 700 T: 0
Grand Unified Theory 1000 T: 0
High Energy Weapons 650 T: 0
Nanoscale-Macroscale Engineering 800 T: 0

Turn 5 budget

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Untaxed: 336 051 200 000 000(35% tax)
Budget: 181 796 800 000 000
Military upkeep: 13 T
Civilian Research: 10 T
Military Research: 10 T
Espionage Expansion: 10 T
Army Expansion: 30 T
Air force Expansion: 20 T
Navy Expansion: 30 T
Space Expansion: 20 T

To Atlantis for payment: 16 Trillion

To Research budget: 4 Trillion

To Pro FPNA movements in USNA: 3.769 Trillion

To Herclues Colony ship: 15 Trillion

Luna-1 27.2T
Research budget: 27.2

Ceres Mining Association 37.2 T
Research budget: 37.2 T

Asteroid Bases 6.7T
Research budget: 6.7T

Orbital Shipyard 7 T
Research budget: 5 T
Intrepid supership project: 2 T

Titan Base: 11.3 T
Untaxed: 6.78 T (40% tax)
Budget: 4.52
Research: 2 T
Centurion project: 2.52 T

Eisenhower Colony(9T)
Untaxed:5.4(tax:40)
Budget:3.6
Expansion of research facilities: 3 Trillion
Exploring the moon:.6 Trillion

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Orders

Massive technological breakthroughs!

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FPNA scientists in conjunction with our allies have made major breakthroughs in all fields of research. The FPNA now ranks as one of the most advanced nations on earth from breakthroughs in the following fields:

Antimatter
Cybernetics
Genetic Engineering
Quantum Computing
Alphan Archaeology
The Fake Sky

@ Maldiem Secret: Centurion project underway

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With the required breakthroughs in cybernetics and genetic engineering the Centurion program on Titan base is given the go ahead to begin cloning operations.

Taking genetic material from the best soldiers, sailors, pilots and field officers the military has to offer scientists on Titan splice together the desired DNA and inborn talents from each to create a strain of supersoldiers. Grown in giant vats(if possible age acceleration is used to atleast 10-15 years of age) until "born." They will then be trained from birth for their assignments, be they in special forces, commanding small scale units, or flying fighter jets. They will be trained from birth to interact with cybernetic attachments to make using the equipment almost second nature.

@Maldiem: Intrepid Super battleship planning begins

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Space Force Brass has commissioned a design committee to draw up plans for the construction of a super battleship to enter service and serve as a flagship for the rebuilt fleet.

Initial plans have the ship at just over a mile long bristling with guns and other weapons as well as a large hanger bay to store fighters and even a small capital ship. After seeing plans for the triangular shaped ship, one Admiral remarked that it resembled a "Star Destroyer" from the Centurie's old Star Wars franchise. The term stuck and the classification of the ship will be "Star Destroyer" Class: Intrepid.

Since this ship will be a massive investment and will need to serve for decades or more to pay itself off all weapons and equipment aboard will be modular to allow for easy upgrades of new equipment as it becomes availible.

At this point the ship is in the planning phases and only very basic aspects of construction will be conducted at the Orbital Yards. No earnest work will begin for atleast 5 years and the ship will not even be considered to be attempted to enter active service until an artificial gravity device can be deployed.


@Maldiem: Need estimated cost for construction. Note: Construction will take place over decades most likely

EDIT: Added in bonuses for technology
EDIT2: Added in another alliance research I forgot.

[LongVin]

FPS Atlantis stays in Eisenhower system to assist research

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The FPS Atlantis will be staying in the Eisenhower system to assist the new Eisenhower research colony in their charting and exploration of the moon they have established base on.

FPS Hercules remains in dock

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The FPS Hercules remains in dock facing an uncertain future. There is some talk that the Hercules will be used in system for transporting colonists on the cheap the currently nearly automated mining facilities and Lunar colonies, but it is not yet known when funding will become availible for such endevors.

[Eldan]

EAU budget turn 5

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Earth, Eurafrica:
GEP: $1 225.85 trillion
Untaxed: $735.1T (40% Tax rate)
Maintain or Improve Civilian Tech level: $75T
Maintain or Improve Military Tech level: $50T
Maintain or Improve spy level: $75T
Maintain or Improve Environment Rating: $50T
Military Upkeep: $37T
Operation Poseideon: $30T
Colombo Research: $60T
Spent on private research: $113.3T (Operation Prometheus)

Masilla asteroid scientific and mining stations total $50 T
$40T: Keep Operation Prometheus Secret
$10T: Colombo Research

Eos solar observatory $16T
$10T: Expansion
$6T: Increase space forces to 20.6

Earth-orbit shipyard $8T
$5T: Expansion
$3T: Increase Space forces to 20.9

Selene lunar colony, $13T
$10T: Expansion
$1T: Increase Space forces to 21
$2T: Colombo Research

Alpha, Novo Brasil: Hyperborea colony, Pop 19.942, $19.94T
$11.96T untaxed (40% tax rate)
$7.796T: Colombo Research

Alpha, Novo Brasil: Abari Research and Surveillance Station, $6T
$5T: Expansion
$1T: Colombo Research

Total spent on Civilian Tech: $75T
Total spent on Military tech: $50T
Total spent on Spy rating: $75T
Total spent on Environment rating: $50T
Total spent on Colombo Research: $80.796T
Total spent on private research (Operation Prometheus): $113.3T+$40T to keep it secret

[Zid]

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Space:
Jovian moon mining/manufacturing bases $50T
All taxed

30 T of defences (against spaceships and missiles)

Upkeep of military :20 T

Lunar base $40T

Expansion to 48 T (-40T)


Earth-orbit shipyard $29T
All taxed

Expansion to 34 T (-25T)
Military upkeep (-2T)
Research (-2T)


GEP: $1041,7 trillion
(60% Tax rate)

+33,3 from USNA

Military upkeep:(-0,33)

Research -73 T

Expansion of ground forces: -80 T
Expansion of space forces: -50 T
Expansion of air forces: -20 T

Expansion of Earth orbit Shipyard to 50 T (-88 T)

Addition of 30 T worth of defences, attack systems and anti missile systems to earth orbit shipyard (-33 T)

Expansion of Lunar base to 50 T (-11 T)

Loading of 50 T worth of equipment into colony ship. Placing a 8 T colony into the atmostfere of Jupiter (-50 T)

Civilian tech spending: 225 T
Military tech spending: 37,5 T




Civilian Tech rating: 2160
Military Tech rating: 2152
Environmental Health: Very Good
Espionage rating: Very Good


Civilian Tech increase(with tech bonus): 427,5 T
Military Tech increase(with tech bonus): 71,25 T

[Thymin]

USNA

Budget Round 5

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GEP: $733.017T
$518.842T: untaxed (a tax rate of 29.22%)
$25.875 trillion: Military upkeep
$33.3 trillion: Payment to Russia
$75 trillion: Columbo Treaty Contribution
$20 trillion: Spacestation Construction
$20 trillion: Direct investment in Espionage
$20 trillion: Space forces
$20 trillion: Direct investment in Military

Red-Dwarf Colony
GEP:$9 trillion
$5 trillion: Upgrade production capabilities
$4 trillion: Defense system

Lunar base: CEDED

Earth-Orbit Shipyard: DESTROYED

[LongVin]

FPNA builds fortifications along border

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The Army has begun digging trenches and creating earthenwork fortifications along the border with the USNA. Preparing for a prolonged and uneasy ceasefire the Supreme Command establishes the armed frontier. A series of trenches, earthenwork defenses and camo covered artillery positions guarding the mountainous border with the USNA.

We'll fight again, this time we'll win!

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The stunning success of the initial phases of the war quickly gave way to a near complete reversal of fortune. Part of this loss was due to varying degrees of unforseen foreign intervention. Though the war was not a total lost, the USNA has been reduced only to its holdings on planet and has been removed as a threat from space, USNA forces have also be drastically reduced being a mere shadow of its former self.

The Supreme Command after studying the state of the nation pre-war, war era and post war have come to the following conclusions.

1. The FPNA did not mobilize its economy for total war in time to counteract the USNA mobilization. A total war economy should of been put in place in the early days of the war to restore any losses quickly.

2. FPNA leadership is far too centralized both militarily and when it comes to the state governments. Commanders in the field are too be given more leeway in directing their troops to prevent breakdowns in communcations in the event of assassinations. Also state governors will be given the same leeway in regards to state militias.

3. Orbital Artillery is not reliable enough at this time to make a significant difference in a pitched ground battle.

4. Pro FPNA militiants played a crucial role in preventing armed uprisings against FPNA forces and serving to sew confusion within the enemy ranks. These groups will need continued support.

5. At current rates of growth the FPNA will be able to restore its military prewar levels in 10 years for the Army and Spaces and approx. 15 years for Naval and air forces. The FPNA will theoritically be able to resume hostillities within 15 years.

6. It is advisied no future action be taken until atleast 10 years after the official rearmament date to create a much larger force capable of counteracting any American force multipler(should one exist at the time) and to make sure FPNA technology is equal to or greater than availible USNA technology.

7. That any hostilities should be conducted at the time when USNA allies are preoccupied with other conflicts and/or when the USNA appears to be the aggressor.

[Gefangnis]

The Restless in the Ascendent Caliphante Rise Up and Form The Immortal Republic!
September 4th, 2133

After 6 months of civil war, the nationalist movement in AC, led by intellectuals and students, successfully deposed the ruling theocracy and replaced it with The Immortal Republic. The new, democratic state held elections immediately for the 5 members of the Executive Council, who act as leaders and set policy for the nation. The revolution and new state were embraced whole-heartedly by the people, weary of their nation's general unimportance.

Excerpt from an Official Statement by the Executive Council of The Immortal Republic
Our time of glory is at hand! No longer shall we lay under the boot heel of the modern nations of the world! We will show the world the greatness, heritage, and strength of our people. No longer will we be ignored!

[. . .]

Free Nations of the world, our message is strong but not hostile. We do not wish to be militant, only protective of our people. We do not wish to be opportunist, only to find success in commerce. We do not wish to be profligate, only free from subjugation! We look forward to immediately opening diplomatic dialog and finding our place on the world stage.

Budget

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GEP: $800T
Tax Rate: 85%
Budget: $680T

$150T Subsidization of Key Industries (Food & Water, Utilities, Communication, Transportation, Health Care)
$150T Improvement of Civilian Tech
$130T Improvement of Military Tech

$20T Investment in Ground Forces
$50T Investment in Air Forces
$90T Investment in Sea Forces
$50T Investment in Espionage
$27T Military Upkeep

$13T Ecological Restoration

[LongVin]

FPNA welcomes Immortal Republic onto World Stage
The Supreme Command would like to welcome the Immortal Republic onto the world stage at this time. We hope to have strong and prosperous relations between the FPNA and IR.

[Minchandre]

Outworlds Republic Temporarily Suspends Colombo Membership

Citing a diplomatic misunderstanding, a member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs recently revealed that the Outworlds Republic had recently suspended its membership in the Colombo Treaty pending negotiations.

On a related note, the OR has also voted against joining the so-called "Musketeer League" championed recently by Atlantis, citing the FPNA's recent history of aggression and the world's ignorance of Atlantis.

Budget
Alpha System

Ground Forces: 0
Air Forces: 0
Naval Forces: 0
Space Forces: 2 (.8 @ Novo Brasil + surrounding area, 1.2 throughout outer system)

Libereco Colony: Population 1349; Gross Product $17.15T

Budget:
Military Maintenance: $1T
Growth ($1T): $5T
Untaxed: $11.15 (tax rate 35.0%)

Sol System

Ground Forces: 1 (1 @ 50000 Quaoar)
Air Forces: N/A
Naval Forces: N/A
Space Forces: 5 (5 @ 50000 Quaoar + surrounding space)

50000 Quaoar: Population 705,523; Gross Product $139.33
Budget
Military Maintenance: $3T
Harmonia Base Research Contribution: $10T
Filling $50T Ramscoop: $46.8T
Untaxed: 79.53 (42.9% tax rate)

[Moody the Wise]

::Open Broadcast::

The FDCA would like to officially announce the existence of the Musketeer League, following the unofficial introduction given by the OR. The ML is foremost a research alliance among the FDCA, the FPNA, and the NBU. Our constitution also has provisions for the mutual defense of all member states.

The ML was formed with the goal of advancing peace and mutual prosperity on Terra. Most of the nations of the Earth have blood on their hands, but the world is at peace right now. The only way to ensure that this peace will last is to not exclude anyone from the prosperity that we now enjoy. The Colombo Treaty, while it has not yet taken any 'aggressive' military action, has dealt with other nations in a way that is counterproductive to planetary peace and prosperity. Have they not learned their lessons from the World Wars of the past? A lasting and effective peace can only come when the winners and the losers work together and nobody is left out.

The nations of the Colombo Treaty, it seems, do not understand this lesson. They are more concerned with their own progress than with shared progress. The stated philosophy of the Colombo Treaty is noble, but it is not being fulfilled. Even the OR and the NAR, nations that meet the entry requirements of the Colombo Treaty and have been accepted, are treated as less than equals. The Colombo Treaty expects that the Outworlds Republic should pay to help develop breakthroughs, then turns around and says they don't contribute enough to be worthy of those breakthroughs.

What sort of new world order is this, where the most powerful nations on the earth hoard their secrets like dragons upon their piles of treasure, clutching their spoils and breathing fire at those who wish to learn these secrets? It is a sad state of affairs that even demilitarized states like the OR, eager to apply research breakthroughs for the benefit of their people, get the same 'warm' welcome.

The ML will disclose its breakthroughs to all of our member states. Is it possible that these breakthroughs might, in the wrong hands, be put to violence in the future? Yes. Is it also possible that the Colombo Treaty might break with its principles and declare an aggressive war on us? Yes. These are risks that we are willing to take. We are willing to take these risks for the sake of the unwell children in the FPNA who needed the knowledge of genetic engineering to cure them. We are willing to take these risks for the sake of the destitute in the NBU who desperately needed the economic stimulus of new industrial technology.

But most of all, we take these risks because anything must be better than joining the timid masses who grovel at the lair of the dragons, begging but scraps and receiving naught but hot air.

::End Broadcast::

[Gefangnis]

Excerpt From Official Statement by the Executive Council of the Immortal Republic

The Immortal Republic would like to commend the FDCA for its bravery in standing up to the noteworthy nations of the Colombo Treaty. We believe that, having had a neutral observer's perspective, our friends under the sea surely must have a fair and moral viewpoint.

We are particularly shocked that the members of the Colombo Treaty, who fancy themselves the world's caretakers, have let the nuclear wasteland in Northern Africa remain untouched and unrepaired, being the festering sore of wars past that it is. To this end, the IR has taken the terraforming and eventual rehabitation of that area upon itself. In the next few years, teams of scientists will be employed by the government to explore the wasteland and do preliminary research as to its repair. Terraforming is expected to begin in less than 5 years.

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Send many research teams to explore and document the state of the yet-unclaimed nuclear wilderness in North Africa (just the large section that is not crosshatched)
These teams will be escorted by a small number of lightly-armed military personnel to manage the transport and protection of the scientists
Research will be concluded at the end of the turn so that terraforming can be budgeted next turn
Divert money for research from the Environmental Restoration budget

[Zid]

SRF

In a statement today from the SRF foreign department, SRF officials stated: "The newly formed IR may not be aware of it, but the SRF has been involved in massive efforts to clean up nuclear waste in China for the last ten years. The statments of the IR is nothing less than ridiculous."

SRF welcomes USNA and NAR as full members of the Colombo treaty

[El_Frenchie]

Updated Status for the NBU: (Finally)

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General:

Earth: South America, Cuba, non-Bahama Caribbean islands, Antarctic Colony ($17T/Turn)
Mars: Terraforming/mining colonies, pop 70,886 (GEP: $81.712T)
Space: Earth-orbit shipyard $10.368T
Capitol: Brasilia
Major Spaceport: The Galapagos Islands
Population: 2,291,441,000.
GEP: $469.06 trillion.
Civilian Tech rating: 2154.5
Military Tech rating: 2149.5
Environmental Health: Average. (Genetic Enginnering: Up one)
Espionage rating: Below Average.

Military:

Ground forces: 12
Air Force: 8
Naval Force: 11
Space forces: 10.5

Science:

Breakthroughs: Genetic Engineering, Cybernetics, Quantum Computing, Terraforming, Antimatter, Graviton Theory, Alphan Archeology, The Fake Sky.

All: 20%

Mars: Atmosphere terra-formed to 40% of the limits of current technology

NBU Press Conference: 'Voice of the Conselho' speaks out

-What does the council make of the new government in the Middle-East?

A good question, we would like to formally announce our peaceful intentions towards the Immortal Republic (IR). We have already begun to lift our trade barriers with them, so you should definitely see more of the IR soon.

-That doesn't really answer our question?

Well, the Immortal Republic is an approved government in our eyes. The people should always support the idea of freedom of speech and the right, or should I say, the obligation, to revolt against its government if it follows the wrong path. I believe the Immortal Republic to be based on ideas of strength and with that kind of perfectionist idea, you can only get a good government. There is nothing to -not- fear, in the Middle-East, their resolve is frightening.

-Well you say they are frightening, and yet you speak of helping them?

That's right, the Conselho has decided that quarrels with the IR is extremely unproductive. We are also supporting the rehabilitation of the African nuclear wasteland, and for that, we are ready to support their terra-forming efforts.

In fact, as I speak, $10 T worth of investment is going to the IR in the form of funds and equipment, to help them in their task.

-Other news then, research has seen you are investing in the discoveries in Antarctica, what are you after there?

Ah, I'm sorry, that is confidential information unfortunately. However, there is a good chance that information will become public soon enough. Those concerned are sworn to secrecy, but, hopefully, it will become impossible to hide.

-Interesting. Now, what of the Musketeer League?

Ah, finally, an excellent point to finish with. Yes, we have joined the Musketeer League and will engage in sharing and cooperating with the FDCA and FPNA for our research. We simply need to send our scientists, and reap the rewards of a powerful friendship, made for our people.

-Thank you for your time, Xiang Fei, spokesman of the Conselho.

Thank you.

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Earth budget: Unmanned assets.

GEP: $469.06 trillion.

$244.56 trillion: Untaxed. (Tax rate of 47.9%)

$80 trillion: MLRI. (Musketeer League Research Institute)

$40 trillion: Antarctica colony expansion funds.

$23 trillion: Funds for new Health Care system. (Civ tech)

$21 trillion: Military Upkeep

$20 trillion: NBU Air forces.
$20 trillion: Terra-forming effort in the NBU.

$10 trillion: Funds and Equipment for the IR in its Africa campaign.
$10 trillion: Colony Ship "Santiago".

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Mars budget: Unmanned assets.

GEP: $81.712 trillion.

$41.712 trillion: Untaxed. (Tax rate of 48.8%)

$20 trillion: "Terra-forming Mars to Earth" (TME) Program.
$20 trillion: New space forces stationed on Mars.

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Shipyard ($10.37T/Turn): Manned assets.

$10 trillion: Shipyard expansion and renovation.

$.37 trillion: Staff rewards for hard work.

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Antarctica ($17T/Turn): Manned assets.

$15 trillion: Expansion of the colony.

$2 trillion: Staff rewards for hard work.

[Eldan]

EAU welcomes new members to Colombo Treaty

THE EAU is glad to announce that several nations agreed to join the Colombo Treaty, including the joint Research and Mutual Defence Pact.
"This is a great day for the people of Earth. Never since the founding of the United Nations has Earth been so unified.", said Alexandre Roche, member of the Council of the People and leader of the European Demarchist Party.

EAU welcomes IR on world stage
"We are glad to see the changes by the Revolution in the IR. These are changes for democracy and for the people. As for the acquisations brought forth by the IR and FPNA, we wish to say that three new members are now part of the Colombo Treaty and that all technology has been shared. Any democratic nation willing to join the Colombo Treaty will receive all technology the EAU has to offer, so that the wealth of the EAU can be spread around the world.

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FPS Hercules

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Using the colony ship Hercules to heavy lift the materials to the Lunar base over 15 trillion dollars worth of equipment is being invested in expanding the colony and its living facilities.

[Minchandre]

OR Fully Joins Colombo

Following a brief round of negotiations and clarifications, the Outworlds Republics was recently welcomed into the Colombo Treaty as a full member and signatory. One Assembly member was quoted as saying that, "While the Republic is a small nation, we are completely committed to progress, and will do our damnedest to show that to the world."

The Republic has reportedly allocated about $50T to Colombo joint research, well above the minimum requirement called for by signatories.

Budget
Alpha System

Ground Forces: 0
Air Forces: 0
Naval Forces: 0
Space Forces: 2 (.8 @ Novo Brasil + surrounding area, 1.2 throughout outer system)

Libereco Colony: Population 1349; Gross Product $17.15T

Budget:
Military Maintenance: $1T
Growth ($1T): $5T
Untaxed: $11.15 (tax rate 35.0%)

Sol System

Ground Forces: 1 (1 @ 50000 Quaoar)
Air Forces: N/A
Naval Forces: N/A
Space Forces: 5 (5 @ 50000 Quaoar + surrounding space)

50000 Quaoar: Population 705,523; Gross Product $139.33
Budget
Military Maintenance: $3T
Harmonia Base Research Contribution: $10T
Colombo Contributions: $50T
Untaxed: 76.33 (45.2% tax rate)

[Eldan]

Maldiem:

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Project Prometheus is started. It consists of $113.3T spent on research, and $40T to keep it secret. This entire amount will be spent on High energy weapons research.

[Maldiem]

Breakthroughs Change The Face Of Warfare, Children

Planck Field: Colombo Researchers and Musketeer League scientists both discover this technology, and enough information leaks out of both projects that the private sector finishes it in this five-year period as well.

Researchers have been able to build a device that can alter the speed of light over very small distances. The power requirements mean that it is only useful for millimeter levels of distance, but this alone is very powerful. Using the Planck Field, they can greatly speed their computers, and this change in the speed of light effectively alters the index of refraction of vacuum-- a ship with a Planck Envelope is almost totally invulnerable to laser fire, as they simply miss the ship when they pass through the field. It isn't a true faster-than-light drive, but with some other discoveries could certainly lead to one.

Major bonus to military tech, Minor bonus to civilian tech, 15% bonus to subsequent research. Prereq for Planck Drive (One other tech)

Posthumans
(Colombo Treaty finished-- private sector at 80%)

The technology for artificial life and messing around with existing life has gone to entirely new levels. The recent advances in Genetic engineering led to unprecedented ability to study complex traits, such as intelligence, general health, regeneration, and longevity. Once researchers understood what made these characteristics, they could alter and improve them. With the breakthrough, researchers are now capable of engineering human-derived creatures with completely novel genes that increase their abilities to well above even the highest of naturally-born humans.

Additionally, they can now apply some of the improvements to living people, but the strongest effects are seen by far in the true post-humans, the oldest of which (1-2 years old) are currently outperforming average college students.

True cloning is now also possible, in that clones no longer require a surrogate mother. Artifical wombs will greatly speed the various factions' cloning efforts.

All these advances worry the average person a great deal, as the new humans threaten to completely replace "naturally born" people. Unrest in Colombo nations has increased considerably, and requires immediate government attention following the announcement of the Posthumans and their abilities.

Major bonus to civilian tech, Major bonus to military tech, direct 10% bonus to GEP, 15% bonus to subsequent research, Doubles cloning effectiveness, major increase in unrest, assets staffed with Posthumans exclusively may revolt. Prereq for Mind-Machine Merger (One other tech).

((Working out now, turn-end post after.))

[Maldiem]

Turn 5 Over!

Turn 6 (2135-2139) will end Wednesday, Feb. 20th. Really.

Tech levels, before the new breakthroughs (as far as I know. If you added them before you gave me the year, don't add them twice. Next time, give me the tech levels before breakthroughs.)

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NOTE: Just saw that I reversed the OR's numbers. Their final military tech rating is 2121, not 2118.3.
Had a similar problem with the IR. Their real military tech is 2136.3

Solar growth rate: 26%
Solar population growth rate: 10.5% ((Keep in mind the +5% from Genetic Engineering, which is not part of this figure.))
Alphan growth rate: 26%
Alphan population growth rate: 10.5%

((I know the turn is only partly complete, since I still haven't done espionage ratings and environmental health. That will be done tomorrow when I find a break. Again, apologies for the DM lag.))

NAR Government In Civil Disorder

The Ganymede-based government collected no taxes and provided no services for this entire half decade, which may have been beneficial to the economy in the short term, but the sudden bout of silence from their elected officials has the populace scratching their heads. Will they have to elect a new leader?

Those Strange Clouds Are Mighty Strange.

FPNA and MLRI scientists have conducted extensive analysis of the odd cloud formations in Eisenhower's gas giant, and have been able to determine that there is some kind of device inside the gas giant that's producing variable gravitational and magnetic fields, as well as intermittently screaming in a massive spectrum of radiation bands. The signals are obviously technological in origination, and FPNA researchers are itching to send an expedition deep into the gas giant to have a look at it.

@Moody's eyes only:

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Population grows to 500 million
GEP grows to a total of $400 trillion before this turn's growth.

[Maldiem]

Tech ratings corrected!

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Espionage ratings and Environmental Health:

The OR

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Environmental Health: N/A
Espionage rating: Bad (down one)

The NBU

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Environmental Health: Average (up one)
Espionage rating: Bad (down one)

Mars: Atmosphere Terraformed to 80% of the limits of current technology

The EAU

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Environmental Health: Good (up one)
Espionage rating: Godlike (up one)

The USNA

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Environmental Health: Above Average
Espionage rating: Frightening (up one)

The S-RF

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Environmental Health: Good (0)
Espionage rating: Above Average (down one)

The FPNA

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Environmental Health: Idyllic
Espionage rating: Good (up one)

The Grand Democracy of the Southern Ocean (GDSO)

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Environmental Health: Very Good (Up one)
Espionage rating: Above Average (up one)
Venus: Terraforming progress:
Atmosphere 36% terraformed to the limits of current technology ($18T spent)

The Immortal Republic (IR)

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Environmental Health: Average (13 spent)
Espionage rating: Above Average (up one)

The New Ausland Republic (NAR)

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Environmental Health: Above Average
Espionage rating: Average (down one)

Atlantis (Moody’s eyes only)

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Environmental Health: Average
Espionage: Very Good (down one)

[LongVin]

FPNA Turn 6

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Earth: North America west of the continental divide and everything south of the Rio Grande, Central America, Hawaii
Space: Lunar base $30.2T, Ceres mining/manufacturing station $37T ($5T defenses), Asteroid bases ($6.7T), $4.5T defenses, $2.5T armor, Earth-orbit shipyard ($7T)(5 trillion battlestation), $2.5T SDI, $2.5T defenses
Saturn: Titan base, $14.2T, Pop 1,276
Eisenhower System: Eisenhower Colony: 12.6T, Pop 1,155
Capitol: Los Angeles
Major Spaceport: Area 51
Population: 1 689 168 349
GEP: $899.51
Civilian Tech rating: 2148.9
Military Tech rating: 2152.5
Environmental Health: Idyllic
Espionage rating: Good
Military:
Ground forces: 11
Air Force: 10
Naval Force: 9
Space forces: 5

Technology

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Completed:
Antimatter
Cybernetics(15% bonus on all research)
Genetic Engineering
Graviton Theory
Terraforming
Quantum Computing(15% bonus on all research)
Alphan Archaeology
The Fake Sky(25% off Planck theory)
Those Strange Clouds
Planck Theory(15% on research)

Turn 6 budget

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Untaxed:584.6815(35% tax)
Budget: 314.82T
Military Upkeep:18 Trillion
Civilian Tech: 10 Trillion
Military Tech: 10 Trillion
Espionage Expansion: 10 Trillion
Army Expansion: 30 Trillion
Air Force Expansion: 30 Trillion
Navy Expansion: 30 Trillion
Space Expansion: 30 Trillion

Research Budget: 162 Trillion

Intrepid Construction: 5 Trillion

Expansion of Space Station: 15 Trillion

Pro FPNA movements in USNA: 4.82 Trillion

Lunar Base: 30.2 Trillion
Research Budget: 20.2 Trillion
Expansion of Colony: 10 Trillion

Ceres Mining Association 37 Trillion
Research Budget: 32 Trillion
Expansion: 5 Trillion

Asteroid Base 6.7 Trillion
Research Budget: 6.7 Trillion

Earth Orbit Shipyard(7 Trillion)
Intrepid Project: 5 Trillion
Research: 2 Trillion

Titan Base: 14.2 Trillion
Untaxed: 8.52(40% tax rate)
Budget: 5.68
Research Budget: 3.68 Trillion
Centurion Project: 2 Trillion

Eisenhower System: 12.6 T
Untaxed:7.56T(40% tax)
Budget: 5.04T
Research Budget: 4 Trillion
Expedition to Gas Giant: 1.04 Trillion

Orders

@Maldiem: Probe and Expedition sent to Eisenhower Gas Giant in coming weeks

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The colonists at Eisenhower and the FPS Atlantis begin immediate preparations for examining those strange clouds on the Eisenhower Gas Giant. 3 Unmanned probes are launched ahead into the gas giant to make sure the effects of the clouds, radiation or other interference will not cause a massive catastrophe.

If these probes survive their initial attempt they will be followed shortly by a manned craft to fully examine the Gas Giant.

Supreme Command to establish oversight committee on Posthuman manipulation and development

Following the news of technological breakthroughs in other nations and the approaching breakthrough by private researchers operating in the FPNA, the Supreme Command has ordered the creation of an Oversight Committee to regulate any posthuman development making sure that any scientific tests are ethical and to set down clear guidelines of what can and can't be done.

In other news, National Guard units and State Militias are being called up to provide security to research centers to protect them from attacks by angry mobs over these "test tube babies."

Meanwhile at Titan Base...

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The scientists of Titan Base continue to play God by experimenting with early cloning and genetic engineering. Though their first generation of babies are soon to be obsolete with the cheaper and more efficient post humans supposed to be availible within the next few years. The scientists have hopes of being able to modify the current stock or atleast being able to use them as a comparision and springboard for the new stock to be produced. The research team is confident that within 15 years they will be able to provide the FPNA with a small elite force of supersoldiers.

Current tally: .2 unit(still in early development)

Intrepid Project given green light

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The Intrepid Star Destroyer has been given the greenlight and construction has begun this year to the tune of ten trillion dollars. The intrepid is expected to take 10-15 years to complete and will cost anywhere between 50-60 trillion dollars.

[Gefangnis]

As the IR begins terraforming the Saharan wasteland, it would like to officially thank the NBU for their generous donation to the African cause. The land will be terraformed starting from the northern edges and heading south.

Budget:

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GEP: 1170T and change
Tax rate: 85%
Budget: 995T

144T Subsidization of Major Industries
(The government lowers subsidization to only about 12.5% of GEP, citing hard times and the need for growth)

50T Investment in Civilian Tech
100T Investment in Military Tech

Military Spending:
31T Military Upkeep
100T Air Force
50T Naval Force
270T Space Forces

50T + 10T from NBU towards Terraforming the Saharan Wasteland

200T Routed through personal accounts

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Research contributions to MLRI

[Jael_Darkwood]

NAR

Placeholder, will have t6 stuff posted asap.

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With the advent of post-human gene-engineering, the NAR government floods its medical system with money, opening military field hospitals near magor cities. All citizens are given a digital 'vote voucher' and anyone who collects 3 other votes - everyone has to vote for someone other than themselves - (monitored strictly, extra-legal methods punished severely) can have their genes re-sequenced to Posthuman. Jael Darkwood is not seen for several days while he undergoes the process himself.

[Zid]

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Jovian moon mining/manufacturing bases $50T(30 T defences)
All taxed: Colomby research 50 T

Lunar base $50T,
All taxed: Defences 50 T

Earth-orbit shipyard $50T (30T Battlestation)
All taxed:
Research 25 T
Military upkeep 25 T

Orbiting Jupiter colony $8T
All taxed: Expansion 6 T (+1T)
Military upkeep 2T

Capitol: Moscow
Major Spaceport: Baikonur
Population: 1361,7 Million
GEP: $1778,4 trillion
449,42 taxed (25,3% tax rate)
USNA contributions: +33,33

Military upkeep: -2,75

Social programs to decrease unrest (in accordance with post on Posthumans) –100 T

Building of defences along the SRF/IR border: -10 T

Civilian tech increase: -200 T
Military tech increase: -50 T
Espionage: -30 T

Expansion of Space forces: -40 T
Expansion of ground forces: -50 T

Total civ tech increase: 200 T (377,6 with tech increases)
Total military tech increase: 50 T (94,4 with tech increases)

[Eldan]

EAU, turn 6 budget

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Earth, Europe
GEP: $2021.18T
Untaxed: $1010.59T (50% Tax rate)
172.59
$38T: Military upkeep
$200T: Civilian tech rating
$100T: Espionage level
$150T: Military tech
$50T: Environment
$200T: Project Futura (details below)
$50T: Project Okeanos (details follow)
$72.59T: Project Africa United(details below)
$50T: Colombo Research
$100T: Reserve, if anything comes up

Asteroid belt, Masilla asteroid scientific and mining stations, $50T
$25T: Colombo Research
$25T: Secret research

Eos solar observatory $18T
$15T: Expansion
$3T: Secret Research

Earth-orbit shipyard $9T
$5T: Expansion
$4T: Secret Research

Selene lunar colony, $15T
$15T: Expansion

Mars: Harmonia Mining/Terraforming base, pop 1463 $36.76T
$24.76: Untaxed (32.64% Tax rate)
$12T: Secret Research

Alpha, Novo Brasil: Hyperborea colony, Pop 22036, $23.05T ($5T Gasers)
~30% Taxe rate
$6T: Expansion of Abari Station

Alpha, Novo Brasil: Abari Research and Surveillance Station, $7T
$5T: Expansion
$2T: Secret Research

Total spent on Civilian tech: $200T
Total spent on Espionage: $100T
Total spent on military tech: $150T
Total spent on environment: $50T
Total spent on Colombo research: $75T
Total spent on Secret research: $46T (I hope those $40T I spent last turn still help now)

EAUS Government Broadcast: Embrace the Future!
The EAUS Government started one of it's greatest projects today, project Futura.
"Don't worry, citizen of Eurafrica! The Future is bright! Humanity enters a new Age today! We walk on into a better Tomorrow!"
Slogans like these are posted everywhere all over Europe and Africa. Citizens are told not to worry about the new Superhumans, but to embrace the change and be happy. In addition to the Slogans and add campaigns, which would seem awfully shallow if there was nothing else, the government invests in both social projects for those who might lose their jobs to new superhumans in the future and the best education programs money and technology can buy for the new children.

For Maldiem:

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Superhuman technology is applied to as many children as possible. These children are placed in special education centers from the earliest age on, where they are educated and indoctrinated to be loyal to Eurafrica.
Also, the DEUSEX is employed to encourage people not to revolt. This is done in the nicest way possible. Potential revolutionaries are found, and then very, very friendly psychiatrists talk with them about their problems and concerns.

EAUS Government Broadcast: Unite, People of Africa
Large, EAU funded campaigns pop up all over Northern Africa, in those countries who are currently not part of any superpower. They tell the people of the great life that will await them in the Eurafrican Union.
In a project called "Africa United", the EAU asks the various countries of North Africa to join the EAU, promising civilian technology that is state of the art and beyond, large terraforming and environmental projects and superior education, welfare and health systems.

[Gefangnis]

A letter arrives on each of the desks of the major leaders of the sovereign nations of North Africa. A small parcel accompanies each letter, and inside is an exquisite, plump fruit.

The letter reads:

Dear [enter name], esteemed leader:

We, the members of the Executive Council of the Immortal Republic, would like to officially extend to you an invitation to join the prosperous nation of the Immortal Republic. The Immortal Republic leads the world in education and civilian infrastructure, as well as technological advancement. Our people are some of the happiest, strongest, and brightest people the of the world, save the honorable civilians of your nation. A union of our peoples, therefore, would brighten the future of this dark earth.

Contained in the parcel that arrived with this letter is a small morsel of fruit. The fruit was grown, using the simplest of tools, in the fertile soil of what was once the Sahara wasteland to the south. As a gift to the people of your nation, we wish to place the responsibility of the rehabitation and repopulation of these newly-repaired lands in your hands. As officials of the Immortal Republic, leaders like yourself would be encouraged to form a Council of African Affairs. This council would not only be a democratic voice of the African people and an integral piece of the national government but also would have responsibility to protect and nourish the north African culture that we value so highly. In addition, we would be obligated to move the capital of Immortal Republic to Cairo, in order to better represent all the people.

I urge you to reject blatant campaigns of propaganda and imperialism that adorn your streets - this is an honest and forthcoming invitation and we will value your decision with the utmost respect. Regardless of your answer, and as long as our goodwill is welcome, we will continue to hold the affairs of the North African people close to our heart. Please enjoy the fruit and consider, carefully, your responsibility to the people of your nation and the world at large.

Sincerely,
Executive Council of the Immortal Republic
[5 signatures]

[Zid]

SRF

Even before the posthuman tech was completed in its finest form, SRF ethic commities and theologicans held great conferences in how to respond to a world where genes can be manipulated at will. They, together with the SRF government came up with the Moscow/Osaka Declaration, named after the two largest conferences, where the declaration was finalised and retified. In short:

*In dabbling with genes, we have opened up a possible Pandoras box. In order to continue to remain what we once were, rules are required.

*Stronger laws for employment security are enforced, in order to secrue that less modified humans are not shut out from their present jobs.

*Human life is sacrosanct. It is nothing that cooperations and the state are allowed to buy at will. All cloning of humans (outside of the womb) is forbidden by state and cooperations. Couples with infertility problems may still use vat embryonisation.

*Genetic modification is allowed, but under certain rules. It is only allowed in families. The genetic basis for the child must be it´s two parents, and genetic improvement can only be applied to the "template" of genes to two parents provide. That way, all children will still be their parents true offspring.

*No genetic modification may be mandatory.

*No accelerated aging process may be applyed. If we may live soon forever, why should we lose our childhood?

*Genetic modification is offered to all families, free of charge. Genetic modification of adults will have government subsidisation

The SRF would also like to remind our fellow democracies that the state exists to protect and serve the citizen. Not the other way around. Dissent in the population is a chance for discussion, not opression.

[Minchandre]

Outworlds Republic Gains Access to CT Technology, Undergoes Major Economic Boom!

Recent access to Colombo Treaty technologies has resulted in the Outworlds Republic undergoing a tripling of their economy as new techniques and devices fuels incredible growth. Far from being the least advanced nation, as it has been until recently, with technology lagging some three decades behind Solar averages, it has now raced to the front, with technology on par with all other Colombo members, and slightly ahead of several other nations.

New Tech Levels (With all "Named Techs" Included)
Civilian Tech: 2156.9
Military Tech: 2160.7
Espionage: Bad + Minor Bonus from Cybernetics + Minor Bonus from Quantum Computing (puts it at Average?)

Budget
Alpha System

Ground Forces: 0
Air Forces: 0
Naval Forces: 0
Space Forces: 2 (.8 @ Novo Brasil + surrounding area, 1.2 throughout outer system)

Libereco Colony: Population 1491; Gross Product $54.98T

Budget:
Military Maintenance: $1T
Growth ($5T): $25T
Untaxed: $28.98T (tax rate 47.6%)

Sol System

Ground Forces: 1 (1 @ 50000 Quaoar)
Air Forces: N/A
Naval Forces: N/A
Space Forces: 5 (5 @ 50000 Quaoar + surrounding space)

50000 Quaoar: Population 779,603; Gross Product $446.67T
Budget
Military Maintenance: $3T
Colombo Treaty Research Contribution: $135T (~31% of GP)
Filling $50T Ramscoop: $46.8T (Ramscoop is now full)
Civilian Tech Advances: $38.5T (9.88 years)
Untaxed: 243.37 (47.8% tax rate)

[Minchandre]

Excerpt from The Economist Special Report of Posthumans

...Of all the nations to recently introduce posthumans, the Outworld Republic's case is in many ways the most and least interesting. As many people know, the smallest Colombo nation has compulsory voting for all citizens above the age of 20; what many don't know is that voting remains optional for those below it. There is effectively no lower age limit for potential voters; nor, indeed, much of any sort of limit at all. As put forth in the Articles of Republic, "Any sentient entity which independently so declares itself is eligible to vote so long as they are willing to demonstrate a dedication and commitment to that act." Currently, demonstrating dedication and commitment involves obligating oneself to vote continuously for a period of three months, subject to stiff fines.

While the word "independently" is often considered for close interpretation, what this means is that Outworlds children of all ages can and do vote at times during their youth, though many of them tend to become bored with their franchise, and allow it to lapse until their 20th birthday.

Another interesting effect, however, is that there are vast legal grounds for permitting posthumans to vote - and, indeed, this is a right that many of them have chosen to exercise. In response, there have been a number of attempts to alter voting laws in the Republic, generally by adding some sort of concrete lower age limit; however, so far the most successful (and least restrictive) of these attempts has failed by 20%/80% in the Assembly, indicating that no more than a third of the Republic's populace supports the effort. Of course, none of them have yet officially failed, due to the 10 month communications turnaround with Alpha, but the attempts have, effectively, already been defeated.

In addition to removing the age issue, the OR's unique franchise system has also made posthumans' modified genomes and ex vivo gestation, the other two major points in the "Posthuman Problem", nonissues. Interestingly, these are a legacy of the Republic's refusal to accept the vat-grown meat products popularized by Atlantis and Ausland nearly a decade ago, which established both genetic modification and in vitro fertilization as having no effect on the legal status of an entity as a living being.

[El_Frenchie]

NBU Status

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General:

Earth: South America, Cuba, non-Bahama Caribbean islands, Antarctic Colony ($28T/Turn)
Mars: Terraforming/mining colonies, pop 81,486 (GEP: $131.74T)
Space: Earth-orbit shipyard $12.37T
Capitol: Brasilia
Major Spaceport: The Galapagos Islands
Population: 2,629,126,500.
GEP: $789.32 trillion.
Civilian Tech rating: 2143.4
Military Tech rating: 2154.2
Environmental Health: Average. (Up one)
Espionage rating: Bad. (Down one)

Military:

Ground forces: 12
Air Force: 10
Naval Force: 11
Space forces: 12.5 (2 on Mars)

Science:

Breakthroughs: Genetic Engineering, Cybernetics, Quantum Computing, Terraforming, Antimatter, Graviton Theory, Alphan Archeology, The Fake Sky, Those Strange Clouds, Planck Field.

Mars: Atmosphere terra-formed to 80% of the limits of current technology

NBU News Broadcast

Welcome, citizen of the new world! For we are now almost virtually eternal, and we can become the quintessence of the human race. The Conselho, currently working on the development and implantation of newest technologies, has issued an important statement:

'From 2142, every newborn will have the opportunity to be genetically modified. All enhancements are available for the public, and those that donate (Free of tax) towards the MLRI fundraiser will be kept updated on any new technology breakthroughs. Generous donations of over $10,000 will have access to a new range of gene modifications which are not yet experimented and tested for the general public, however, not only will they be the first to have access to those gene adjustments, they will also pave the way for the general public, making the adjustments safe and painless.'

NBU Budget

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Budget: (Maldiem)

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Earth budget: Unmanned assets.

GEP: $789.32 trillion.

$508.42 trillion: Untaxed. (Tax rate of 35.6%)

$80 trillion: MLRI. (Musketeer League Research Institute)

$78.9 trillion: Funds for current social programs. (Civ tech <=> 6 years)

$40 trillion: Antarctica colony expansion funds.

$22 trillion: Military Upkeep

$20 trillion: NBU Ground forces. (Military tech <=> 2 years)
$20 trillion: Terra-forming effort in the NBU.

$10 trillion: Colony Ship "Santiago".(Already invested $10 trillion)
$10 trillion: Shipyard expansion funds.

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Mars budget: Unmanned assets.

GEP: $131.74 trillion.

$70.74 trillion: Untaxed. (Tax rate of 46.3%)

$40 trillion: "Terra-forming Mars to Earth" (TME) Program.
$20 trillion: New space forces stationed on Mars. (Military tech <=> 2 years)

$1 trillion: Military upkeep.

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Shipyard ($12.37T/Turn): Manned assets.

$10 trillion: Shipyard expansion and renovation.

$2.37 trillion: Installing improved solar cells to power the station in case the main generator fails and the emergency power isn't enough.

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Antarctica ($28T/Turn): Manned assets.

$25 trillion: Expansion of the colony.

$3 trillion: Underground transport system between settlements in Antarctica.