XRCatD Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) The Domidan Research Company, a branch of the University of Domido, received notice from a Rebel Virginian scientist that a mysterious substance can be found in Wanatetan Bay and mass-produced if useful. The Rebel Virginian scientist requested that the substance be called Rebylvirgine if it is discovered. After having analyzed the sample of Wanatetan Bay water for several weeks, the researchers finally isolated a substance. Being unable to break apart the substance into elements, and unable to find the atomic properties of the substance, the researchers could only assume that its molecules consisted of very tightly-fused-together atoms. They have realized that the substance could be treated as an element due to its inseparatibility. The pseudo-element has been assigned the symbol Rv, and placed between Groups VIA and VIIA. Researchers immediately found a use for this substance. A special compound, Sodium Rebylvirgide, adds an extremely tasty flavor to food that cause humans to want more and more of the taste. Its addictive nature can be used by food companies to make their food more sought-after. In addition, the strength of the taste of the substance does not decrease as one gets more and more used to it, so food companies do not have to increase their uses of Sodium Rebylvirgide in their food products. A factory is already being built on the Wanatetan bay that would harvest this substance and commercially ship it into the market. The substance is also able to be sold overseas, at the initial price of $1,000,000 for the first grain purchased, plus $315,000 per ton. The Domidan Research Company requests Rebel Virginia to send the relevant scientists to develop further research into this product. Updated Price List from the Wanatet Corporation Rebylvirgine Distributors Market Price Narive (Sodium Rebylvirgide) - $1,000,000 + $315,000 per tonne Rebelvirginine - $1,000,000 + $1500 per litre Chorive (Rebylvirgiomethane) - available only to sovereign nations - $7,500,000 + $75 per litre Internal Price Narive (Sodium Rebylvirgide) - $50,000 + $252,000 per tonne Rebelvirginine - $50,000 + $1200 per litre Chorive (Rebylvirgiomethane) - available only to sovereign nations - $375,000 + $60 per litre External Discount Price (for AC members, treaty partners, and shareholders) Narive (Sodium Rebylvirgide) - $850,000 + $267,750 per tonne Rebelvirginine - $850,000 + $1275 per litre Chorive (Rebylvirgiomethane) - available only to sovereign nations - $6,375,000 + $63.75 per litre Edited February 6, 2009 by XRCatD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakwars Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 OOC: Drugs are bad M'kay this substance will not be allowed within our borders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRCatD Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) OOC: It is not a drug. There are no bad side-effects to this substance. In fact, the enjoyment does not decrease after using eating it over and over Edited February 4, 2009 by XRCatD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Molakia has enough of a drug problem, we dont need addicting foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRCatD Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 The Wanatet Department of Food announced earliar today that "This substance must be thoroughly investigated before being used in food products. While we respect the Domidan Research Company for contributing such a beneficial substance to the diet of Wanatetans, it must be investigated and researched for safety hazards before being allowed to be massively distributed." The factory is still allowed to run as normal, however, the product was not allowed to be sold yet. Five samples of the product reached the Department of Food station at noontime. After testing it on test subjects, there were no problems seen. However, the test subjects wanted more, and claimed it was good. The test subjects were placed in isolated rooms while the substance was examined for traces of causes of health problems. After 2 hours, it was confirmed that there were no health concerns. The test subjects were alright with not having any more, even though they have been separated from the substance for 2 hours. After letting the examiners taste the substance, it was approved as safe for foods. Surprisingly, the entire process finished by the afternoon, and the factory was given a liscense for selling the substance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargun II Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 OOC: -facepalm- inventing a compound? ...for whatever reason, FEEDING it to people? no negative side effects? only found in your lands? hmm, something tells me this isn't right.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRCatD Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) OOC: It is in Wanatetan bay. You can harvest it from there as well if your people know IC what it is. You guys can analyze it all you want after purchasing some from the producers Edited February 4, 2009 by XRCatD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Virginia Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 "Rebel Virginia will be sending its top scientists to immediately study this compound. We have a feeling that this compound may have wormhole inducing properties. If Rebel Virginia can harness the power of wormholes we are certain that our fleet of galleons will be unstoppable. Rule the seas we will. Additionally, we feel we can turn this compound into gold. Our top alchemists will be accompanying our scientists. In fact, our top scientists are all alchemists. Fancy that." commented Press Secretary Brawnson in a conference on this remarkable new element earlier today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRCatD Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 The scientists were warmly received in Port Domido and lead to a research facility. "Greetings. We are working on creating a process similar to combustion in an attempt to release energy from a compound containing this substance." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezequiel Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 OOC: Should this be localed in The 'Wanatetan bay', It would also be found in the waters of Taiwan AND Promised land, It would not be only in one location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRCatD Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 OOC: Should this be localed in The 'Wanatetan bay', It would also be found in the waters of Taiwan AND Promised land, It would not be only in one location. OOC: "Wanatetan Bay" is the Wanatetan name for the entire Gulf of Carpentaria. In other words, it's connected and your nations have access to the same waters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comrade nikonov Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Minister Biao will recommend to the Dragon Empire Chairman that this substance, with is obviously narcotic in nature, is a national security threat to the Dragon Empire and should be banned. OOC Think Opium War of 1839-40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shan Revan Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 The Omniscient Empire would like to purchase 50 tonnes of this material for scientific analysis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maelstrom Vortex Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Minister Biao will recommend to the Dragon Empire Chairman that this substance, with is obviously narcotic in nature, is a national security threat to the Dragon Empire and should be banned. OOC Think Opium War of 1839-40 This has in fact already happened, and was actually taking place at the very same time Chairman Biao submitted his request, but we're still ordering a small quantity for scientific study. Rebylvirgine is contraband in Dragon Empire. Edited February 4, 2009 by Maelstrom Vortex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franz Ferdinand Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 We wish to do an exchange for some of this "important" narcotic substance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacharth Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 The Senate has banned this substance for use in Forvenge after a High Court decision: Stein vs. Tarmann Inc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 OOC: Should this be localed in The 'Wanatetan bay', It would also be found in the waters of Taiwan AND Promised land, It would not be only in one location. OOC: "Wanatetan Bay" is the Wanatetan name for the entire Gulf of Carpentaria. In other words, it's connected and your nations have access to the same waters. OOC: Ah, that makes sense. IC: Promised Land cannot stop the trade, but warns that citizens use it at their own risk. We will not (and cannot, at this time) send officials to trade for this substance, as we are busy enough with our own problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRCatD Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) The Omniscient Empire would like to purchase 50 tonnes of this material for scientific analysis. 50 tonnes will be shipped to the Omniscient Empire as soon as possible. Please wire the payment to the University of Domido. Please keep in mind that there is an additional shipping charge of $10,000 per tonne. The total cost is $17,250,000. This has in fact already happened, and was actually taking place at the very same time Chairman Biao submitted his request, but we're still ordering a small quantity for scientific study. Rebylvirgine is contraband in Dragon Empire. A five-kilogram sample will be shipped to the Dragon Empire. The price for the 5 kilograms is waived, so that the cost is only the initial $1,000,000. The cost covers shipping. Please wire the payment to the University of Domido. We wish to do an exchange for some of this "important" narcotic substance. A five-kilogram sample can be sold to your nation for $1,000,000. Edited February 4, 2009 by XRCatD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shan Revan Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 The payment has been made. We will await arrival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRCatD Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) OOC: Fast forward IC: 50 tonnes of Sodium Rebylvirgide grains arrived in the Omniscient Empire on a cargo ship. The port authorities there will unload the substance. Edited February 5, 2009 by XRCatD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Seb Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 The UESR government has put a ban on the substance hailing it as 'having high potential to be dangerous, narcotic, and addictive.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRCatD Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 It seems foreign governments are putting bans on the substance even though there is no evidence of any danger, and they have not tasted the substance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Seb Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 It seems foreign governments are putting bans on the substance even though there is no evidence of any danger, and they have not tasted the substance. A substance that 'magically' alters food to taste great is addictive psycologically. This in itself makes it dangerous as withdrawal could become a problem. Addiction does not only come from chemicals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRCatD Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) According to the Wanatetan Department of Food, the substance is safe. As stated earlier, test subjects had no problems with not having more of the substance after they tasted some. Edited February 5, 2009 by XRCatD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakwars Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 It could cause an Obesity epidemic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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