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| + | The project is awaiting approval, but research orders adhering to it have been issued. | ||
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Revision as of 05:27, 22 November 2012
Project BIFROST is the UN umbrella project for interstellar exploration and JPT-related R&D.
History:
First proposed by Councillor Innocent Bystander on the 28th October 2031.
Current Progress:
The project is awaiting approval, but research orders adhering to it have been issued.
Phases:
Phase One (HEIMDALL)
Before the UN can walk the path to the stars, we must first find that path, HEIMDALL will attempt to do so.
-Create the technical knowledge required to build gravimetric sensors capable of finding Jump Points
-Design and build a platform capable of deploying these sensors in the field
-Map the Jump Point layout of the Solar system.
Should HEIMDALL pay off, we can then enter the next phase of BIFROST.
HEIMDALL bottlenecks are projected to be primarily found in creating suitable sensors and shipyard retooling.
Phase Two (YGGDRASIL)
Current theories suggest that simply knowing where a JP is won't allow you to pass through, YGGDRASIL will attempt to give us passage.
-Create the technical knowledge required for applied interstellar travel
-Design and build starships carrying this technology
-Explore nearby star systems and assess them for resources and habitable land
YGGDRASIL bottlenecks are projected to be primarily found in creating the JPT Transition Engines and shipyard time. It is unknown wether refitting an existing class with a JTE would be better than designing purpose-built vessels capable of ferrying others across. Considering that nothing is known about where the JPs will lead, unforseen expenses are likely to occur.
Phase Three (ASGARD)
BIFROST is an enormous operation, and will involve many expenses. ASGARD is where it will repay these investments.
-Establish reliable interstellar military, cargo and colonist transport
-Exploit extrasolar mineral deposits superior to those available at home
-Colonise any easily terraformable worlds
Potentially, we can also set up military bases in similar vein to project ZEUS.
ASGARD bottlenecks will be similar to YGGDRASIL, focussing mainly in upscaling the technology of that subproject. More precise projections cannot be made prior to HEIMDALL completion.
