The following press release is part of ArchDruid Greers
competition on completely reasonable energy sources that can easily power civilization to an eternally enduring
future among the stars
For accredited investors only, this investment opportunity
is for those high net worth individuals that are not legally obligated to
follow SCC rules.
Today, Lockheed-Martin and Monsanto corporation announce
their joint venture limited liability corporation, Space Tree Elevator and
Power corp. The scientists at STEP have bio-engineered GMO spiders that can spin
carbon fibre webs, and Lockheed-Martin has contributed patented nanobot weaving technology originally designed to
produce bullet proof stealth aircraft armour into new honeycomb sandwich load
bearing tubes. These tubes will be woven into a 22,000 foot high structure
reaching into geo-synchronous orbit.
The structure will form a number of spacious tubes from the
sea floor just off an undisclosed equatorial country to orbit, and provide for
a electric elevator to easily transport construction material into space. At
the orbital end of the structure, large mirrors made of Mylar, each several
kilometres across, will direct sunlight down similar tubes lined with a mirror
finish, and boil seawater at the base of the structure. The resulting steam
will be fed through turbo-generators to generate electricity, and the waste
steam will be directed up more tubes to high altitude where it will be
condensed into pure water. This water will flow back down to more hydro turbines,
before being captured and sold to those areas needing drinking water. Valves
will be designed to regulate the flow so that power is available 24/7.
The mirrors will be able to be independently aimed, enabling
defence of the structure against foreign control, and the ability to enhance
sunlight levels on terrestrial targets to conditions that prevent human
encroachment or interference.
Initial profits will come from carbon capture grants from
various governments, due to the amount of carbon that will be incorporated in
the carbon fibre structure, then once the space elevator is functioning, from
ongoing tariffs on transported freight, and power and water sales inherent in
the design. A series of these towers will be built around the equator, to provide
ideal communications platforms with serviceable electronic bays.
Future plans will include superconducting heat pipes to transport
excess heat from the tropics out to space, and the corresponding grants from
those governments interested in combating global warming.
Minimum initial investment is US$ 10,000,000. Once regime
change has been completed it the target country, existing reserves in the
national treasury will be accounted for and an additional US$ 15,000,000 to US$
20,000,000 will be required. Complimentary senior military ranks and or
knighthoods will be bestowed as requested.
