Wasteland Restoration and Revitilization Collaborative Research Initiative

[Evandorf]

-Posted by Consular Suvek Tokash, drafted with help from his friends in the Research Department.

PURPOSE

The Hegemon and his allies remain vigilant for any resource or technology that could aid in reclaiming the wastes and end the suffering of his people. To that end, I wish to leverage the Horizon's unique position and mission within the spur in discovering these resources; all that is required is the proper focus. This proposed program is entirely voluntary. Fruitful research and discoveries that are approved by the overseeing Corporation for collaborative use will be rewarded generously.

OBJECTIVES

There are three primary obstacles to be overcome and therefore three areas of study we will be encouraging. Research outside of this scope is not discouraged but will need to be evaluated on its own merit.

Desertification

• Hydrology and Water Retention - Key to overcoming the wastes is the recovery of lost ecosystems that once thrived. Research into effective use and storage of available water will be key.
• Soil Conservation - Research into stable soil aggregates to reduce erosion and increase water capacity.
• Terraformation - Thorough testing of combinations of various methods and processes to ensure long term success of our efforts.

Radioactive Contamination

• Hazard Identification and Isolation - We must have non-hazardous and effective measures and tools to locate and isolate existing blast sites, short sighted waste disposal zones, and hidden, decaying stockpiles.
• Decontamination - Current methods of removing radioactive contaminants are insufficient. We must find new, effective means of neutralizing the most deadly of our current threats.
• Secure Storage - Collected material must be disposed of or stored in such a way that it cannot again be a danger.

Habitability

• Aquaculture - The discovery or creation of aquatic life that will thrive in new biomes, while not impacting existing systems is one of the highest priorities.
• Agriculture - Horticulture, farming and growth of plants that are able to withstand extreme shifts in temperature and nutrition, predation, and possible radiation poisoning is a key research.
• Ecology - Synthesis of all applied research into a stable system will determine long term success.

RESEARCH SUBMISSION AND EVALUATION

As a rule, only research with verifiable results will be accepted. All applications should follow the provided template and are encouraged to be thorough. To ensure proper use of resources and to prevent squandering Initiative funds on fruitless or intentionally dishonest endeavors, all submissions will be subject to an evaluation period. Your methods and outcomes will be reviewed and a full account will also be provided to your parent Corporation for review and approval to release the results for Hegemony use.

AWARDS AND ENDOWMENT

Any research that is found to be fruitful, no matter how small, will be awarded either a monetary sum or a personal boon if possible and within our ability. The specific amount awarded will be appropriate to your contribution. If it comes to pass that your corporation will not release the submitted research, it is still my intention to provide some amount of recompense. Your contribution will not be dulled due to bureaucracy.

 

Template Format:
 

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Reporting Personnel: (your name(s))

Job Title of Reporting Personnel: (your position(s))

Parent Corporation: (your employer(s))
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Primary Area of Study (if applicable): (the initiative's goal is to combat desertification, aid in the decontamination of radioactive sites, and increase habitability of the affected region; which of these goals will be most affected by your research)

Summary of Research: (briefly describe the scope and aims of your research)

Methodology: (describe the steps you took and measures used to ensure scientific rigor, ensure the steps were repeatable, and not influenced by outside variables)


 

Samples, Data, Records: (please provide thorough documentation regarding the results of your research, xeno-flora reports, soil samples, pictures, ect)


 

Expected Impact on Overall Mission: ( describe the effect and impact your research will have in regards to our goals)
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Additional Notes:

Current Date:

 

 

[Acetrea]

Reporting Personnel: Radiance (submitted by Diplomatic Aide to Consular Tokash: Radiation Across An Endless Expanse)

Job Title of Reporting Personnel: Xenobotanist

Parent Corporation: Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals

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Primary Area of Study (if applicable): Increase habitability of the affected region.

Summary of Research:

Radiation has been killing flora and fauna within the Moghes Wastelands since the beginning of the Contact War in 2438. Radiation is toxic to the cells of all these flora and fauna, making the Wastelands a desert, home only to those who have mutated an enzyme to catalyze the radiation, leaving the evolved species with the ability to create a protein that protects from radiation. The goal of this study was to find a species with an enzyme that can create this reaction, in the hopes of using genetic engineering with other flora and fauna, introducing this protective gene and allowing all species to take in radiation safely.

Methodology:
A series of unknown plant node seeds were planted and then tested for chemical yields from the offspring. One chosen with an above-average radium serum level was chosen.

*---(As the Aide, we do not know the further methodology of Xenobotanist Radiance's testing. We are awaiting more information.)---*

 

Samples, Data, Records: (please provide thorough documentation regarding the results of your research, xeno-flora reports, soil samples, pictures, etc)

 

Expected Impact on Overall Mission: This plant should be able to provide the necessary genes after gene mapping to genetically engineer flora and fauna that can withstand high levels of radiation by the new gene protecting the cells from apoptosis, mutations, tumor initiation, and therefore metastasis.
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Additional Notes: Awaiting more methodology from Xenobotanist Radiance.

Current Date: 2466-11-17

Edited November 17 by Acetrea