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The central pacific free state wrote:

Heyo!
I just typed out a factbook about the biggest ships in my country. Thing is I dont really know much about ships or naval warfare, so it would be great of someone who knows a little about this could tell me wether its coherent or not.

General feedback would be awesome as well.
Love yall xoxo

Well, i think they are cool, i like the idea of ridiculously large ships lol

have a nice day everyone

The Kritarchy of Norden has begun a program of advancing nuclear technologies within it's borders. This will free us from the tyranny of fossil fuels and all their polutions upon Midgard, and provide a foundation upon which the Kritarchy can become self reliant and more efficient.

Kritarchy of norden wrote:

The Kritarchy of Norden has begun a program of advancing nuclear technologies within it's borders. This will free us from the tyranny of fossil fuels and all their polutions upon Midgard, and provide a foundation upon which the Kritarchy can become self reliant and more efficient.

A wise course of action, especially if complemented by other, indefinitely-sustainable energy sources and efficient infrastructure components, such as combined heat and power (CHP) systems. Nuclear energy is expensive to implement and requires some preparation to deal with waste processing, but provides a ramp-capable base load source that can smooth the adding and using of other energy sources.

Aelyria carefully exploits wind, solar, hydroelectric (both river and ocean), and geothermal power sources alongside its nuclear energy to generate efficient, clean power. This world was given to us, humanity, that we be its custodians; we take this sacred duty very seriously. We also pursue research into fusion power generation with the hope that that will one day replace our need even for fissile fuels, ending the lingering threat of radioactive waste.

What's with the 100 notices about being mentioned in a dispatch that no longer exists?

Toronina wrote:

What's with the 100 notices about being mentioned in a dispatch that no longer exists?

Was the dispatch from Europeia? If so, it probably means they're trying to actually fix their monthly WA dispatch.

If it's a Balder-specific dispatch, sounds like something bugged out in referencing you for our region's version thereof.

If it's anything else, I've no idea.

Welp, cocaine is legal in my country now

Octovania wrote:

Welp, cocaine is legal in my country now

Oops!

Aelyria wrote:

Oops!

"oops"? This is great, less people to arrest for drug related crimes!

Aelyria wrote:

Was the dispatch from Europeia? If so, it probably means they're trying to actually fix their monthly WA dispatch.

If it's a Balder-specific dispatch, sounds like something bugged out in referencing you for our region's version thereof.

If it's anything else, I've no idea.

Just says mentioned in dispatch that no longer exists. No specifics other then that

Octovania wrote:

"oops"? This is great, less people to arrest for drug related crimes!

More people to die of cancer and overdosing.

Thirk wrote:

More people to die of cancer and overdosing.

well damn good point

Thirk wrote:

More people to die of cancer and overdosing.

Cocaine causes cancer?

Japerlasa wrote:

Cocaine causes cancer?

i think its the stuff sellers would put in the cocaine that's more of the cancer causer

Kendell wrote:

Cocaine mostly increases your risk of cancer but in some cases causes cancer.

And yes and no, Coca extract has little to no cancer causing agents but Cocaine, the Coca extract with chemicals, causes cancer due to it containing amphetamines and creatine. It is difficult to explain because many people believe Coca extract and Cocaine are the same, but they are not. And whether you want to blame the chemicals for cancer or Cocaine is really your preference.

Well, i dont know if cocaine can cause cancer, but i think the main issue is that the cocaine the majority of drug users consume it's not pure, as is usually combined with other substances to make it more powerful and/or make a lot more. Maybe that combination of god-knows-what is what produces cancer, but i'm speaking from ignorance, it is just a theory.

Thirk wrote:

More people to die of cancer and overdosing.

There are some good things about legalizing drugs, like reducing the power of the dealer. Since the risk of selling drugs is high, the price of cocaine is very big, and so the big dealers tend to make enormous amounts of money. By decriminalizing consumption and/or trade, the risk of selling goes down, so does the prize, reducing the income of drug dealers.

Another good thing is that it creates a market for treatment. Nowadays, addicted people have little to no posibilities of exiting that world, as there are very few treatments and they are afraid of telling someone of their problem bc they could get denounced. And so, they only group up with other addicts, fomenting consumption. By legalizing it, although more people would start using drugs, it will be easier for them to try and find some cure for their addiction, creating a market for more treatments and such, boosting the economy and technology.

And dammit i'm back to being and "iron-fist consummerist" 😔

Bestelesnia wrote:

There are some good things about legalizing drugs, like reducing the power of the dealer. Since the risk of selling drugs is high, the price of cocaine is very big, and so the big dealers tend to make enormous amounts of money. By decriminalizing consumption and/or trade, the risk of selling goes down, so does the prize, reducing the income of drug dealers.

Another good thing is that it creates a market for treatment. Nowadays, addicted people have little to no posibilities of exiting that world, as there are very few treatments and they are afraid of telling someone of their problem bc they could get denounced. And so, they only group up with other addicts, fomenting consumption. By legalizing it, although more people would start using drugs, it will be easier for them to try and find some cure for their addiction, creating a market for more treatments and such, boosting the economy and technology.

Not to mention they will recieve higher quality drugs from stores with proper licenses and standards. I think that this is the largest benefit to legalising recreational drugs.

No one just randomly goes and says "I will become a drug addict today". Most people do drugs out of misery. And get addicted while getting a short high, thus creating even more misery. This basically puts them in a loop they can never get out of without serious help.

Addiction isn't caused by the drug itself, It's the chemicals dealers put in it. People don't go into the hospital with a broken femur and walk out with a morphine addiction, do they?

Legalising drugs would reduce crime, because there would be less junkies willing to do anything for a hit. It would create a new source of revenue for the government through taxation. And as I said, people can recieve high-quality drugs without any impurities. I'm not saying it wouldn't create any new, perhaps worse problems. It very well can, but; in my opinion, it would be a good thing overall.

Japerlasa wrote:

Addiction isn't caused by the drug itself, It's the chemicals dealers put in it. People don't go into the hospital with a broken femur and walk out with a morphine addiction, do they?

I have no desire to comment on the rest of this (it is a debate that I don't really have a position in as I don't know enough to form a serious opinion), but this needed to be called out. You are completely, totally incorrect here.

Alcohol, heroin, cocaine, and many other drugs absolutely are addictive in and of themselves. It is not because of additives put into them by dealers. You absolutely can walk out of a hospital with a morphine addiction; it's why we have the ongoing "opioid crisis," because pharmaceutical companies pushed selling opioid (=morphine-type) pain meds to patients, and doctors over-prescribed them.

Cocaine in specific is particularly damaging. Even a single use can permanently alter your brain's cells, removing many of their serotonin receptors. Once they're gone, they may never come back, and without serotonin, you basically cannot get the hormone component of feeling happy about anything. You literally burn up part of your lifetime happiness for a few minutes' delirious high.

THAT is why (purified) cocaine is incredibly dangerous. (Well, that and the fact that it can potentially kill you with a single dose, but the chronic effects are generally the biggest problem.)

my enviroment is among the best and my economy rose to all-consuming

Aelyria wrote:

A wise course of action, especially if complemented by other, indefinitely-sustainable energy sources and efficient infrastructure components, such as combined heat and power (CHP) systems. Nuclear energy is expensive to implement and requires some preparation to deal with waste processing, but provides a ramp-capable base load source that can smooth the adding and using of other energy sources.

Aelyria carefully exploits wind, solar, hydroelectric (both river and ocean), and geothermal power sources alongside its nuclear energy to generate efficient, clean power. This world was given to us, humanity, that we be its custodians; we take this sacred duty very seriously. We also pursue research into fusion power generation with the hope that that will one day replace our need even for fissile fuels, ending the lingering threat of radioactive waste.

The Kritarchy will be utilizing Thorium for it's primary nuclear energy source, this will later on be supplemented by Helium-3 that we will acquire from mining facilities we will construct on the moon. In addition, we plan to have hydroelectric energy plants along our coasts, where such things are abundant, and thus can reach their optimal potential. Perhaps some geothermal as well. Though the Kritarchy is cautious on using solar and wind, as despite their benefits, when the units decay, they release toxic chemicals and metallic gases. As well birds are commonly killed by wind turbines, thus we'd need to carefully consider where to construct them, and how to advance the designs as to be disposed of properly when they break down. In terms of common energy sources, for public transport, the Kritarchy seeks to utilize biofuels.

Kritarchy of norden wrote:

The Kritarchy will be utilizing Thorium for it's primary nuclear energy source, this will later on be supplemented by Helium-3 that we will acquire from mining facilities we will construct on the moon. In addition, we plan to have hydroelectric energy plants along our coasts, where such things are abundant, and thus can reach their optimal potential. Perhaps some geothermal as well. Though the Kritarchy is cautious on using solar and wind, as despite their benefits, when the units decay, they release toxic chemicals and metallic gases. As well birds are commonly killed by wind turbines, thus we'd need to carefully consider where to construct them, and how to advance the designs as to be disposed of properly when they break down. In terms of common energy sources, for public transport, the Kritarchy seeks to utilize biofuels.

We currently use [NULL_TEXT_ERROR]-point Energy Generators (􏿾PED) as a means of power generation here. Although alternative sources such as nuclear and solar plants are also used in smaller areas such as outposts or as back-up. If you wish to build on Luna, you will need guidance as to what areas to avoid.

Kritarchy of norden wrote:

The Kritarchy will be utilizing Thorium for it's primary nuclear energy source, this will later on be supplemented by Helium-3 that we will acquire from mining facilities we will construct on the moon. In addition, we plan to have hydroelectric energy plants along our coasts, where such things are abundant, and thus can reach their optimal potential. Perhaps some geothermal as well. Though the Kritarchy is cautious on using solar and wind, as despite their benefits, when the units decay, they release toxic chemicals and metallic gases. As well birds are commonly killed by wind turbines, thus we'd need to carefully consider where to construct them, and how to advance the designs as to be disposed of properly when they break down. In terms of common energy sources, for public transport, the Kritarchy seeks to utilize biofuels.

aren't some car companys researching a syntethic fuel with zero emossions i saw that being mentioned somewhere

Rhendagar wrote:

aren't some car companys researching a syntethic fuel with zero emossions i saw that being mentioned somewhere

I doubt such a thing exists. Even ethanol, a very efficient fuel (it just has less contained energy than longer-chain hydrocarbons like octane), produces CO2 and water when burned at perfect efficiency. (That is, all CH3CH2OH molecules are exclusively converted into CO2 and H2O by combining with three O2 molecules.) The best you could do is a biofuel that is made from existing CO2 and water: that would have no net emissions if burned at 100% chemical efficiency, since you'd just be re-creating what was there before you took it out.