| [IC-TECH DEV RP] It is not unreasonable for innovation to be seen as a miracle |
After the great war, The South Pacific has been a hotbed of innovation. As the world as they know are shaping, all of them fight to become the nation that owns the ladder.
It is true, what better way to exert soft power to the rivals of the region, if not the ability to show those that challenge your power, that you are without a shadow of a doubt, better, faster and stronger? Let's see who could control the world in the end. OOC: So this is an RP that I envisioned. At the Cold War countries and continents fight for power, superiority and technology. The Japanese are kings of the rail with the shinkansen, the Americans are aces of the skies with Boeing, Lockheed and DC and the Russians are innovators of sea travel with the Ekranoplan. The limits of technology are pushed in this era, and along with it brought turmoil and disaster. Economical crashes, wars, famine and revolutions may be an effect from the decade long races for superiority. I would like to replicate this kind of drama here.
"毎日の小さな努力の積み重ねが歴史を作っていくんだよ。"
Put a little effort everyday and it will stack up and create a foundation for you. - Doraemon
Treasure Island Awards Best Roleplay 2020 Treasure Island Awards Best Roleplayer 2020 Cocos Winner for Best Character Writer 2017 Cocos Winner for Best International Event 2017 Cocos Winner for Best Overall RP 2017 Things to know: Medical Intern and Biomedical Scientist from Indonesia, Muslim, 188 metres tall, loves trains
1955
"It is not unreasonable for innovation to be seen as a miracle." Felis Ping wondered of the quote he had been instilled to many years ago. Although Huawan had won the Great War alongside its allies, the nation's treasury had taken a hit. Sedunn had borrowed so much money from Huawan and factories that produced planes and tanks are no longer needed. Felis Ping was the director of the Huawan Intercontinental Airlines Company, the Flagship Carrier of Huawan and its subsidiaries, one of which is the Cortana-Marine Corporation, a small plane manufacturer that created the Shin-7 fighter aircraft. One that definitely turned the tide around in the great war that dramatically fared well against Karnetvorian fighters ![[Image: JJ5.jpg]](https://www.aviationsmilitaires.net/media/pictures/JJ5.jpg) Now as husks and engines are left with little demand as nations across the world accept the harshness that war is a gigantic expense with very little rewards. Huawan needs to revitalize its airline if it were to survive, and a plane that is more efficient. He sets out his goal, the Cortana-Marine Corporation is to command the skies with its planes, and bring Huawan Intercontinental as the jewel of the nation. To build the best plane affordable for the common citizen, and the fastest plane that could cut intercontinental travel by half. It would be expensive, but The Peony might be persuaded. ![[Image: b2707-100-line1.gif]](https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/images/b2707-100-line1.gif)
"毎日の小さな努力の積み重ねが歴史を作っていくんだよ。"
Put a little effort everyday and it will stack up and create a foundation for you. - Doraemon
Treasure Island Awards Best Roleplay 2020 Treasure Island Awards Best Roleplayer 2020 Cocos Winner for Best Character Writer 2017 Cocos Winner for Best International Event 2017 Cocos Winner for Best Overall RP 2017 Things to know: Medical Intern and Biomedical Scientist from Indonesia, Muslim, 188 metres tall, loves trains
After efforts between the Great War pushing Eggraria out of the way of the burdens of war, social and technological change was underway. Only 3 years ago the Eggrarian people decided to remove themselves of an official religion, and internal unity was the dialogue of the decade.
Likewise, an Eggrarian Logistics planner looked to unify the entire nation by train. Fast, affordable land travel was the goal of this planner, named Johannui Paltrott. He worked tirelessly day and night to begin a train system for the Eggrarian people. However, he wanted inspiration. Only a few days later after his decision, the Eggrarian government granted him a passport to travel the world. He carefully considered what lands to go to, and to plan his travels. With hope, the wisdom of the world could improve the little coastal nation of Eggraria and its 5 million people.
~~Rose~~
You may know me as Eggraria! Roleplayer and Writer Minister of Culture Legislator Office of WA Legislation Staff Roleplayer - the State of Eggraria Citizen of The South Pacific above all else.
1955
"Enter." Felis Ping entered The Peony's office in the Royal Palace, The Peony, Mei Yan and her 15 year old daughter, Lingxin. Mei has promised the Royal Palace that she will leave the Peonic government and the shogunate of Huawan in favor of her daughter's ascension. While Mei had worn the royal cheongsam, her daughter had fashioned her school uniform, and had calculus on the same desk. "I could come by the next day, my nuwang." "No, no. It is absolutely fine, come sit down Mr. Ping." Felis bowed before sitting down with his briefcase on his lap. He had learnt that Mei did not want a full front negotiation, so he decided to stay silent until addressed. "So, Mr. Ping, I hear we have some orders for the Shin-7?" "Yes, we have my Nuwang." "Those planes certainly helped us turn the tide in the Great War. Our great country became a warzone and with its superior speed and airpower, we certainly controlled the skies." Mei Yan then took her gaze off her paperwork. "War is an expense, there is no tribute nor gold to claim from those we beat. We are only riddled in debt, and more funds are needed to rebuild this country." Said Mei Yan, "these foreign men come to fight in our back yard, and looping us as well, they leave nothing but the destruction of our green and healthy forests." Mei Yan sipped some of her tea. "I have sent a telegram to the Sedunnic King, but I am not hopeful that they would be willing to talk about what they and the allies owe us. Even less that they are going to pay it in full." Said Mei Yan, she closed her thick black book and slid it to her right "now come, let me see the designs." Felis Ping gazed unto his briefcase, and pulled out a dossier of the design. ![[Image: boeing-707-300-3.png]](https://www.the-blueprints.com/blueprints-depot/modernplanes/boeing/boeing-707-300-3.png) "The first Peonic medium transonic airliner to fly in the Cordillera, and the largest. Capable of transporting tens of thousands our people nationwide and across the globe in tremendous efficiency and comfort. The CM 707, which would hopefully replace the Turboprop TU-114." The Peony opened the dossier and read a couple of the data, seemingly interested in having the Peocracy rule the skies of The South Pacific. "And?" ![[Image: 25a204f0d809565432a240ba137b2a39.jpg]](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/25/a2/04/25a204f0d809565432a240ba137b2a39.jpg) "...The Cortana-Marine corporation seeks to begin first researches on jetpower and supersonic flight. While project Black Eagle is currently going on, we propose a sleek airliner that could cut the time it takes from Lian to Zhanghai by half. The CM SST-Mach. A future to be seen in speed, convenience and comfort, my Peony. A plane that would certainly fix our place as the lords of the skies." As the second dossier was given, Mei Yan was keen to read it, and after carefully studying it, left the other details for her daughter to consume. "Cortana-Marine is really ambitious this time, I hope you are not overbloated due to the success of the Shin-7, Mr. Ping" "I am grounded, I assure you my nuwang." Mei Yan gave a sigh, and she looked at her daughter, who was engrossed on the two dossiers. "At this stage the People's Council, The Royal Council and the Shogunate would be hesitant in slicing more funds from what little we have. However I will bring this up on the assembly next month, and I would like estimates on both projects." "I beg your pardon, but a month seems like a tall order for us, My Nuwang." "Well I'm glad to know that you're grounded, Mr. Ping." Laughed The Peony, "and I want both Huawan Intercontinental and Cortana-Marine to be spending time on projects that would profit, not chasing ideas, no matter how promising they may seem. You have a month, and my permission to begin first testing." "Thank you, my Nuwang." Said Felis Ping. "You may go now." An entire month! Felis Ping certainly was in for a long shift that night, and so would be his team. Well, the war was won in sweat not whine. So get to it!
"毎日の小さな努力の積み重ねが歴史を作っていくんだよ。"
Put a little effort everyday and it will stack up and create a foundation for you. - Doraemon
Treasure Island Awards Best Roleplay 2020 Treasure Island Awards Best Roleplayer 2020 Cocos Winner for Best Character Writer 2017 Cocos Winner for Best International Event 2017 Cocos Winner for Best Overall RP 2017 Things to know: Medical Intern and Biomedical Scientist from Indonesia, Muslim, 188 metres tall, loves trains
(OOC note: Misera/Ma.= Unmarried man (like mr.), Mister/Mr.= Married man, Missi/Mi.= Unmarried Woman, Mirim/Mm.= married woman.)
"We are at T-20 minutes to launch. Give me the status, stat." Antarchan National Space Agency director Sean Hjalte had been appointed a few years prior to the conclusion of what other countries called "The Great War." Of course, Antarcha kept itself out of the political brawl of the other nations in favor of making critical scientific investigations in the ever-important field of medicine. However, following a 1944 development of fusion in theory, Antarchan scientists and engineers were working on harnessing this nuclear energy and be the first in space. And now, 11 years after the start of Antarchan research, the entire nation was on the brink of history. If all goes well, they will launch a simple satellite that would send a short radio impulse every few seconds. "Misera Hjalte, everything is on schedule." "Danki, Misteran Oslo." Sean made his way to the command room, where the most brilliant minds in Antarcha worked hard, making final system checks before the official system check at T-2 minutes. "I am your flight director Mirim Karli Sept, we are at T-2 minutes and counting. Begin the official checks." "All systems are a go." One of the engineers in the room nodded, keeping a close eye on the rocket, anxiously tapping her fingers against the desk. The prototype computers' lights glowed a light green. "Begin pressurizing the engines." Karli nodded to the engineers in the other side, who began clicking buttons. On the main screen, the large rocket began hissing as the engines built up pressure for the launch. "T-90 seconds." Everyone in the room frantically moved around, communicating to each other as they prepared for ignition. "T-60 seconds and counting." Everyone continued, monitoring what they could the best they could, the excitement building up in the room. "Critical pressure reached." "T-30 seconds and counting." "Prepare ignition." "And... T-15 seconds and counting! Fire ignition!" "Retract the ladders!" "And... T- 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1-" The sudden explosion took the scientists by surprise, almost like an elephant wandered in the room. On the screen, was a ton of smoke, and bits and pieces of all the metal that was once a rocket and a launchpad. "And that is back to the drawing board, folks." Karli sighed, setting down her notepad.
Johannui set his course for another continent. He considered many options within Bailtem, but decided against it. He would travel across the nations to learn the secrets of the transportation efforts of the day, and perhaps capitalize off of other research.
It was an absolute miracle Johannui was funded for this. The Committee on Transportation had just barely begun and had very little funding, so to spend it on a research effort was an extremely risky move. He knew how much rested on his shoulders. He absolutely had to make the right choice. He sent out several letters to other continents hoping for a reply. He briefly discussed the matters of his nation and the desire to learn about the technology of their time. Closing the letters, he sat back. It was late, and he needed rest. He planned to begin his journey across the ocean tomorrow.
~~Rose~~
You may know me as Eggraria! Roleplayer and Writer Minister of Culture Legislator Office of WA Legislation Staff Roleplayer - the State of Eggraria Citizen of The South Pacific above all else.
Royal Peonic Rail Headquarters
XinXian, Huawan Central Dr. Shau Lang, sat in his desk as he looked at the trains that buzzed outside his office. The war effort had severely strained the RPR into near bankrupcy, and with trains bombed by Karnetvorians, he had to be creative in his locomotive design for the next generation of locomotives. ![[Image: 55019_Edinburgh_on_26-08-78.jpg]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ed/55019_Edinburgh_on_26-08-78.jpg) Several warships and propplanes are discharged from service, and instead of melting them into steel beams. He commissioned for workable engines and parts to be made into diesel locomotives, with the reconstruction efforts, freight was the main focus, and stronger diesels are needed to ensure this country stays mobile. But the company still needed a cash injection, should they manage to win a contract, it might be the final push they could get to electrify the rails. Thus when the letter from a curious man across the region came, he immediately sent a teletext to him. To Johann, if you are interested, we would like to show you what we have to offer.
"毎日の小さな努力の積み重ねが歴史を作っていくんだよ。"
Put a little effort everyday and it will stack up and create a foundation for you. - Doraemon
Treasure Island Awards Best Roleplay 2020 Treasure Island Awards Best Roleplayer 2020 Cocos Winner for Best Character Writer 2017 Cocos Winner for Best International Event 2017 Cocos Winner for Best Overall RP 2017 Things to know: Medical Intern and Biomedical Scientist from Indonesia, Muslim, 188 metres tall, loves trains
November, 1955
Royal Airplane Museum, Huawan Intercontinental HQ XinYue, Huawan Central ![[Image: Tupolev_Tu-114%2C_Aeroflot_AN0912316.jpg]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/48/Tupolev_Tu-114%2C_Aeroflot_AN0912316.jpg) Felis Ping looked at the turboprop aircraft from his window, one that was imported from Hohenzollern. With the war, the need to purchase passenger aircraft is imperative, and the need to connect people ever more important, the TU-114 became the short term answer. The large and loud giant that was a testament of ingenious pride became the workhorse, however it became too thirsty and airliners are not equipped enough to maintain such a large aircraft. He and his team are hard at work trying to create something that will convince the council of supporting this monumental project. It was difficult to divulge assets for two different programs, it was even more difficult that he has only one month to do it. A smaller mock up of both the CM 707 and the CM SST are currently under construction and will be done a week before the unveiling. But diecast models of both airliners may not be enough to convince them in the next budgetary assembly on december, he definitely needed to show those that makes decisions that going forward with this project is necessary. No, if the Cortana-Marine projects were to gain funding. He needed to convince them that jetpower is the driving force of tomorrow, the sole transporter of the working man, and the one that will move this world forward. "These planes must work!" He shouted. He couldn't make the true design in a month, but he must make it work!
"毎日の小さな努力の積み重ねが歴史を作っていくんだよ。"
Put a little effort everyday and it will stack up and create a foundation for you. - Doraemon
Treasure Island Awards Best Roleplay 2020 Treasure Island Awards Best Roleplayer 2020 Cocos Winner for Best Character Writer 2017 Cocos Winner for Best International Event 2017 Cocos Winner for Best Overall RP 2017 Things to know: Medical Intern and Biomedical Scientist from Indonesia, Muslim, 188 metres tall, loves trains
December, 1955
End Year Assembly, Devotion Hall Sheng-Ji, Huawan Central Every end of the year the Peocracy gathers its leaders. The heads of the People's Council, The Royal Council, The Ministry and The Shogunate. The Peony sits on her grand table facing the others and lead the assembly meeting. Mei Yan was rather stern that year, she's currently facing a great economical disaster waiting to happen ever since Sedunn and its allies refused to pay their dues as they promised. All sectors have been making ends meet since most of the funds is given to rebuild. The government risks shutting down unless a something turns up soon. The meeting went on for 7 days, and on the fifth day, was the deadine for Huawan Intercontinental. And as large umbrellas and stages are erected outside the Devotion hall, The Peony sat down in front along with daughter. She wondered what this is all about, she had thought Felis Ping had gotten some charts and presented it to the council like always. She was optimistic that the CM 707 might be designed, but she wasn't really optimistic that Felis would gain the support he needed for a supersonic aircraft. It is such an expensive project, and impossible! Felis Ping stood after the presenter introduced the necessities to open his presentation. He was timing this, and everything must be absolutely perfect. "My Nuwang, honorable shoguns, honorable ministers, honorable councillors, honorable delegates. Today, we from Huawan Intercontinental and Cortana-Marine welcome you to our humble presentation. After years of war and torn this country's development has stagnated, a once jewel of The South Pacific now stand in ruins of an old war. If the great Peony, Shao Yan were to see us deterred so, she would weep. The country needs to be connected. If we are to bring forward a new era of connectivity and prosperity, we must go faster, faster than ever before. The skies the limit! And Father sky would allow those that wish to reach it with support, and would blaze its tailwind to help us forward. We believe, that with the success of the Shin-7 fighters to repel our enemies and safeguard our great Peocracy, we are to be the leaders of the skies. The leaders of the skies, and to outrun, outgun and outserve every nation in this world. I hereby bring you, the future! You may see it, above" It was then that a large sound of jet engines buzzed across the devotion Hall, and can be heard. The Peony looked up, and can't believe it. A CM 707! How on earth could they had build that plane so early?! The plane was escorted by Shin-7 fighter planes carrying colored smoke, in both wings, making a trail of red and yellow, respectively the colors of good fortune and good luck. The model wowed the crowd, and it landed on the runway, for the devotion hall, though barely, is able to land the plane. [Image: 707_120.jpg] As it landed, safely taxi on the hall and in close view of the crowd. "What landed on our great hall is none other than the CM 707, The CM 707 is a swept-wing design with podded engines and a cabin able to house full set of rectangular windows and could seat up to 189 passengers. It was designed for domestic and transcontinental routes and shall be able to bring forth our country to the jet age. No longer shall air travel be so tedious with its stops and layovers." But such a feat is not the end. For there was a second installment to the drama "We also have another project to show you, the brainchild that honors Father sky himself, behold, the King of The Skies!" Another plane had flew, The Peony couldn't believe what she saw. The SST is flying, and now landing. Everyone was awstruck at the sleek and unorthodox design of the aircraft, It streamlined design was evident that this, might be faster than any aircraft they have ever seen. ![[Image: British_Airways_Concorde_G-BOAC_02.jpg]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/16/British_Airways_Concorde_G-BOAC_02.jpg) "The CM SST-Mach, honorable delegates. The first supersonic passenger aircraft able to break the sound barrier. Cutting time travel between Sedunn and Lian by a great 6 hours. Its supersonic speed would be able for the common statesmen to fly to Grovne for a meeting in the morning, and go back for dinner in Lian before sundown." The plane landed, and it certainly made an impression. The Peony was smiling, but her daughter was a bit unfazed, she knew something picqued her interest. She stood next to Felis Ping, and the Crown Heir gave her thoughts. "Honorable director. The planes, are they not different?" Felis Ping looked at the young girl, with a face that seldoms show emotion and focus. Elegant yet stern, something tells him that nothing could be hidden from the Crown Princess. "Yes, my lady. You have a keen eye, if you would excuse me." Felis Ping excused himself from the Crown Princess, and stood in the middle of the two planes that tower the crowd. "These two giants are a view of the future. What you see before you are unfortunately mock ups of what the planes are, the husks are empty and its engines are not the true ones. Its size, while may tower you right now, are miniscule compared to the true ones. With these we expect to connect Huawan, and the world unlike ever before. We hope that you would consider our proposal, honorable delegates." The Peony reviewed the final budgetary plan for next year, to make sure that the numbers are verified. She looked at the joint budget for the Ministry of Technology and The Ministry of Transport, and saw the budget for the SST-Mach and the 707. She hopes that this was the correct decision. On that day, as the press began their exposure on the CM projects, The Peocracy is set to usher in a new jet age.
"毎日の小さな努力の積み重ねが歴史を作っていくんだよ。"
Put a little effort everyday and it will stack up and create a foundation for you. - Doraemon
Treasure Island Awards Best Roleplay 2020 Treasure Island Awards Best Roleplayer 2020 Cocos Winner for Best Character Writer 2017 Cocos Winner for Best International Event 2017 Cocos Winner for Best Overall RP 2017 Things to know: Medical Intern and Biomedical Scientist from Indonesia, Muslim, 188 metres tall, loves trains
February 1956
Royal Peonic Rail Headquarters XinXian, Huawan Central The news of the CM707 and the CM-SST had taken a blow to the Railroad Industry in Huawan. The war reparation effort was severely distraught by the bombs of the Karnetvorian planes, and the tracks are left in tatters. The tracks that do exist however, are hastily built to ferry war supplies and rations to the front line. Dr. Lang had taken much of the time to upgrade and fix the once torn railway lines to its former glory, before slowly beginning the operation, and now he is left with very little money from the Royal Palace due to the CM projects. ![[Image: 32327799704_d5401d3aff_b.jpg]](https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/615/32327799704_d5401d3aff_b.jpg) The main railway of Huawan lines between the city of Lian to the city of Hai Lan. Stretching across towns and often branching unto several other cities. Had it not been the timely execution of services and the Peonic cryptographers, railworkers managed to keep the line fixed and strong. As such, the shipment of equipment from neighboring Qvait to the frontlines of the war, as well as supply from the rich ricefields of the east has kept the Karnetvorians at the border. [Image: 45.-The-Plaistow-Wharf-Refinery-c.-1950.jpg] The Peocracy has much natural resources, with the refinery of the East and various oil operations after the war. The demand for fuel has drastically gone down after the war, and fuel was so cheap. The Peony had managed to secure more funds by selling petrol to her allies, and realizing that there may be more money to make selling the black liquid instead of hording it. If Huawan could secure the petroleum industry of the region, it may be the boost it needs to repair the country. As such petrol lines to the railway has gone down to be secured for the outside shipping lanes and export. The Class D40 "Deltic" had been the perfect answer to pull massive amounts of cargo and ferrying them across the country, carrying construction equipment and other tools to repair the Peocracy. But the Class D40 could not turn a profit ferrying passengers due to its thirst. ![[Image: SL_20081207.jpg]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/86/SL_20081207.jpg) (Class SL80) Desperate, Dr Lang had comissioned the reintroduction and repurpose of the Class SL80, to help with freight and passengers while reintroducing the streamlined Class SL200 for longer and express routes. The introduction of the two steam trains was profitable, considering that although petrol has been limited, the nation's abundant charcoal isn't. ![[Image: LNER_Class_A4_No_60007_Sir_Nigel_Gresley...506%29.jpg]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/af/LNER_Class_A4_No_60007_Sir_Nigel_Gresley_%288062209506%29.jpg) (Class SL200) But Dr Lang knew that he needed more, at this rate the line between Lian and Hai Lan will become too condensed, and if those bastards from Cortana-Marine managed to get the first CM707 up to the skies, he needed for trains to go faster with more efficiency. He needed to convert the rail lines to electrified ones like he saw in Gi-Land, and massively increase capacity. He shuffled previous records, and perhaps it was time for trains to become high speed. But with the amount of resources and the tasks he needed to accomplish, he needed a miracle. December 1956 Pentaline Airport, Shengji [Image: 0510056_1.jpg] The Ceo Birds chirped outside the Pentaline Airport, the old military testing grounds from the Great War. It was bustling, the final detail of both projects have just been studied and the first prototypes are developed. A bustling crew of engineers and manufacturers come and go the large hangar which would become the testing complex. It was a challenge, especially doing two different projects at the same time. Believing that the CM707 is a much more important project for necessity, Felis Ping had decided he will secure the CM707 first in order for the development of the SST to be safe in funding. There were several challenges, in order to build such a thirsty jetliner they would need a proper fuel tank to increase range. This was important as if the CM707 could not afford to travel the distance it needed, the rival turboprop would still be much better. However, Cortana-Marine needed more. [Image: b707_schem_06.jpg] In order to make sales, the CM707 must be larger as well, the current competition has a fuselage that would fit over 4 seats. If the CM 707 were to house a larger fuselage, it had to have a better wing and a better engine. Felis Ping had good progress, and although the budget given to her by The Peony was nothing more than modest, he made sure that the CM707 was to work well. But postwar times were not exactly the best for countries, and Huawan had taken a massive blow to its treasury on the war. With the imperialists having difficulty paying war reparations, there is a crisis looming in this country. Felis Ping knew that if the two projects were to survive, he had to see someone else that may be interested in the project. He invited the Imperial Military Advisor, Imperial Shogun Park Hyeun-Seok, to some sake that night. Perhaps he could try to convince something out of the ordinary.
"毎日の小さな努力の積み重ねが歴史を作っていくんだよ。"
Put a little effort everyday and it will stack up and create a foundation for you. - Doraemon
Treasure Island Awards Best Roleplay 2020 Treasure Island Awards Best Roleplayer 2020 Cocos Winner for Best Character Writer 2017 Cocos Winner for Best International Event 2017 Cocos Winner for Best Overall RP 2017 Things to know: Medical Intern and Biomedical Scientist from Indonesia, Muslim, 188 metres tall, loves trains |
![[Image: 5bDBXB8.png]](https://i.imgur.com/5bDBXB8.png)
![[Image: Gny2SfF.png]](https://i.imgur.com/Gny2SfF.png)
![[Image: tUG5vUH.png]](https://i.imgur.com/tUG5vUH.png)
![[-]](https://tspforums.xyz/images/sidr/blue/collapse.png)
![[+]](/images/collapse_collapsed.png "[+]")
Former positions
| Users browsing this thread: |
| 1 Guest(s) |