1972 SHADO Summary

Program		Units	Safety Factor
1.	Orbital Satellite	1	71%
2.	Interplanetary Satellite	0	91%
3.	Lunar Probe	0	85%
4.	Docking Module	1	45%
A.	One Stage Rocket	1	54%
B.	Two Stage Rocket	0	95%
C.	Three Stage Rocket	1	35%
F.	Kicker	1	74%
	EVA Suits	n/a	98%
b.	Two Person Capsule	0	86%
e.	One Person Module	1	37%
f.	Three Person Minishuttle	1	67%
	Photo Reconnaissance	n/a	80%

Astronauts

Name	Completed Flights
Walter Clark	1
Judith Harris	1

One time only, may plan a manned mission to take animal passengers instead of human, thus avoiding most of the risk of a catastrophic accident. Success counts as a subsequent mission for budget purposes.

Astronauts may be recruited for only $1,000,000 each for the rest of the game

2 Launch Facilities at Honolulu and Lenur Island.

1 Launch planned for 1973

Last updated: December 21, 2021 at 19:38 pm

1972 Smaug Summary

Program		Units	Safety Factor
1.	Orbital Satellite	1	98%
2.	Interplanetary Satellite	0	89%
3.	Lunar Probe	1	86%
4.	Docking Module	0	50%
B.	Two Stage Rocket	2	98%
C.	Three Stage Rocket	2	46%
F.	Kicker	1	95%
	EVA Suits	n/a	98%
b.	Two person capsule	3	20%
c.	Three person capsule	2	91%
d.	Two person Lander	1	83%
	Photo-reconnaissance	n/a	95%

Astronauts

Name	Completed Flights
Johnny King	1
Nehemiah Juarez	1
Patricia McNeely	0
Rosa Williams	0
Spencer Snyder	0
Terrence Graves	0

3 Launch Facilities at an undisclosed locations.

3 Launches planned for 1973

Last updated: December 21, 2021 at 19:38 pm

1972

Maja Hansen is first person on the moon!

Maja Hansen preparing to collect samples from the lunar surface

GOSsiP's Maja Hansen became the first person to walk on another astronomical body when, on the 30^th of December 1972, she left the lunar lander to plant GosSIP's emblem on the lunar surface and then collect samples from the lunar surface.

The successful lunar landing was the third mission from GOSsiP during 1972. The first was another lunar probe lander. This had some tense moments just before touchdown when it looked like the landing site was more dangerous than the initial photo reconnaissance suggested. However the retro rockets from the probe itself cleared some of the moon dust and pebbles from the landing site.

The second GosSIP mission was a manned lunar orbital and docking. This was GOSsiP first ever attempt at a docking and, unsurprisingly, the three person capsule was unable to dock with the lunar module being on the flight for the docking practice. After this failed docking attempt the mission completed its journey to the vicinity of the moon and three lunar orbits were achieved. The return journey, re-entry and recovery of the capsule proceeded smoothly.

It was then onto the main event. GOSsiP's most experienced astronaut team of Maja Hansen, Curtis Adamson and Kristian Swenhaugen climbed aboard the three person capsule and blasted off. Once in earth orbit the crew manoeuvred to dock with their lunar lander abd successfully completed that stage of the mission. Maja commented to ground control that she didn't understand why they thought that docking was difficult as she had found the precise required orbit with ease. Once docked with their module the crew then headed to the moon. Maja Hansen and Curtis Adamson transferred to the lunar lander, undocked and descended to the lunar surface. Easily finding the desired landing site the retro engines were fired and the craft landed at 1630 UTC on the 30^th of December. After checking all was well Maja descended the final few steps onto the lunar surface and said the now immortal words: That may be just one step for me, but it is one gigantic leap for the whole of humanity..

After staying just long enough to complete a check of the exterior of their lunar lander and to collect several kilograms of rocks from the surface of the moon, Maja and Curtis returned to their lander and blasted off back into lunar orbit. Having gained experience with docking on the way to the moon, Maja was able to dock the lunar lander with the three person capsule containing Kristian Swenhaugen (who, while Maja and Curtis were on the lunar surface became the most isolated person in the universe). Once transferred back into the capsule, the lunar lander was jettisoned and the return journey commenced. The return went smoothly and the crew recovered just in time for the new year's celebrations!

Woomera to become theme park

The australian government has announced its intention to convert ASA facilities at Woomera into a theme park. The main roller coaster will traverse the main launch sites giving excellent views of the remaining supply of mega stage rockets and their components. Expected to gain significant audience numbers, the main centrifuge will be opened up to all comers. Rumours that Harold's Bar has made a significant offer for the rights to the theme park have yet to be confirmed.

Smaug Inc to take SHADO astronaut on next launch

Smaug Inc is planning three launches next year as part of its program to improve its docking expertise. The organisation has denied suggestions that it is planning to abandon the SHADO astronaut in earth are being strenuously denied by both Smaug Inc and SHADO and it is said that the mission is purely a result of the diplomatic efforts between Smaug Inc and SHADO.

SARSA blaming sabotage affecting launches

After SARSA was forced to cancel its launches this year and deciding to avoid launches in 1973 as well, it is being rumoured that sabotage could be behind the failures in the SARSA space program. Others, though, are pointing to the continual government interference in the space plans for the problems in the program.

SHADO to build on steady progress

SHADO has continued to make continued research into its rocketry program and has one mission planned for 1973,

Launch Calendar

The provisional calendar for launches planned in 1973 (assuming none of the missions are rushed or scrubbed) is as follows:

5^th Dec: SHADO
10^th Dec: Smaug Inc
12^th Dec: Smaug Inc
14^th Dec: Smaug Inc

Last updated: October 7, 2022 at 19:56 pm

7^th October 2022: Correct typo

Lombard Chequers

1^st son of a very wealthy merchant.

Attribute	Currently	Notes
Location	Provence
Strength	8	Started at 8
Rapier Expertise	11	Started at 11
Sabre Expertise	11	Started at 11
Cutlass Expertise	11	Started at 11
Constitution	13	Started at 13
Endurance	101 of 101	Started at 101
Military Ability	5	Started at 5
Cash	1470	Started at 825
Allowance and/or Pension	137	Started at 137
Social Level	5	Started at 6

Order Template

Mai 1624: Heads to Provence
Avril 1624: Arrives in Paris for the first time.

Last updated: December 21, 2021 at 19:36 pm

mars 1624

Mariambourg Bravery

Alembic D'Gustion, Harry Covert, Jean Huile show off their uniforms

We can be proud of our troops and in particular the gentlemen we have been following closely. All of them were mentioned in dispatches for their bravery (and in some cases extreme bravery). In the event most of them have returned safely to Paris with their tales of bravery and with bulging purses with their gains from the sacking of Mariambourg.

Sadly we have to report the death of Alembic D'Gustion¹ whose bravery in charging the light cannon set up by the inhabitants as part of their ambush led to the outflanking of their position as they concentrated their fire on Alembic D'Gustion as he charged their position. This action allowed Harry Covert and Jean Huile to use this as a distraction to achieve positions in the adjacent building and then bravely chopped down the supports of the wall dividing them from the light cannon and they dived through the wall as the floor above collapsed².

Fourier Transformée and Côte de Boeuf gained their mentions in dispatches during the initial assault on the town. M. Transformée was assigned to the sappers that tunnelled under the town gate. He was mentioned in dispatches for his brave defence of the tunnel after it accidentally broke into the cellar of the gate³. Côte de Boeuf was assigned to the squad that followed up when the town gate was opened and rallied his squad after the death of the subaltern originally assigned to the squad⁴.

Cardinal Richelieu condemns Huguenot perfidy

Responding to the reports from the action at Mariambourg Cardinal Richelieu has condemned the treachery of the heretics who had set up the ambush of the frontier regiment as it set about arrangements for the surrender of the town. The Cardinal was very clear that this was a demonstration of the lack of honour and trust that is regularly displayed by the enemies of France, both those inside and outside of the country.

Pineapple Party is the event of the month

Presentation of the pineapple

Guillame De Batz and Phillipe Lemoine stunned Paris society with their display and subsequent consumption of a whole pineapple - especially imported from Guadeloupe in the Caribbean Islands. The display drew many admirers from across Paris, including a few from the royal court itself (it is said that the visitors from the court were attracted by the opportunity to actually taste the fruit (it being normally reserved for the royal table itself and those able to afford the hundred crowns for an individual fruit.

Among those attending the party included Albert Kestrel, Marius Thibodeux and somewhat bemused René Descartes, a young lawyer who gained his degree at the University of Poitiers and visiting Paris to learn more about potential clients.

Release for Mlle. Transformée?

One person who will be particularly pleased by the bravery shown by Fourier Transformée will be his sister, Hélène. She was detained by M. Sillery last year and her brother's letter shows that the family is most supportive of the current regime:

I hope that this reaches you, it's been such a long time. know that when I eventually make my fortune that I will see you released. With the first sign of spring weather, I find that my fine blue winter coat is now a brown-coat, mud is everywhere. There is enough wood to to keep us warm with a Fire. Fly's make life a hell here. My normal serenity is somewhat shattered as I look over the valley, mist and smoke from musket fire mask any birdsong or green fields.
For the glory of king Louis this war will see unification with the misguided enemy.
Vive La France!

The bravery of the Transformée family, together with the fall of the Marquis Sillery lends hope for the release of Hélène⁵.

Splendid oration after La Reine d'Ecosse

Attendees at latest staging of La Reine d'Ecosse were treated to an oratory written by Marius Thidobeaux as an epilogue to the play⁶:

The goddess Aphrodite wept in vain
And all Olympus marveled at her tears
The many beauteous nymphs that formed her train
Wept with her, to the wonder of their peers.
"What ails thee?", cried Ares, god of war
"Perchance some mortal fool hath slighted thee?
Tell me his name that falsely thee abhor
A bitter vengeance shall I work on he."
"Alas," the lovely goddess wailed aloud,
"I fear 'tis jealousy that makes me weep Like raindrops tumbling earthwards from a cloud
Tormenting me so that I cannot sleep.
You call me fair, whose eyes are red and wet But FLORA is accounted fairer yet!"

Victoria Gainsbourg charmed by Roget Thésaurus

Despite hints of interest from Omer Dalors, Victoria continues to be charmed by Roget Thésaurus. She was treated to an excellent picnic and conversation on the outskirts of Paris⁷.

Aurélie Pueyrredón stays single

Despite the attentions of Sir Alex Kuzbidon, Mlle Pueyrredón has, so far, rejected his advances. Perhaps his bad luck has aided the good luck of (most of) those who joined the frontier regiments!

Regimental News

Queen's Own Carabineers

We regret that we are unable to accept an application from Albert Kestrel at this time.

Picardy Musketeers

Aline Yar is promoted to Subaltern in C company.

13^th Fusiliers

Captain Omer Dalors stands accused of ungentlemanly behaviour. He is called before a board of inquiry in three months time⁸.

The Greasy Pole

Name	SL	±	SP	Position(s)	Last Seen With	Club	Location
Albert Kestrel	4		9		Élisabeth Beaumont	Red Phillips
Aline Yar	3		6	Picardy Musketeers, Subaltern		Red Phillips
Côte de Boeuf	2
Fourier Transformée	2
Groovy	8						Provence (out of game for the time being)
Guillame De Batz	10		13		Bernadette Cuvier	Hunter's
Harry Covert	4
Jean Huile	3			Picardy Musketeers, Private
Marius Thibodeaux	5		13	Picardy Musketeers, Private	Flora Pernet	Red Phillips
Omer Dalors	1	-2	-2	13^th Fusiliers, Captain
Phillipe Lemoine	10		10		Gisèle Barthélemy
Roget Thésaurus	4		7	Grand Duke Maximillian Dragoons, Private	Victoria Gainsbourg	Red Phillips
Sir Alex Kuzbidon	10		11	Royal Marines, Subaltern		Hunter's
Lombard Chequers	6						Newly Arrived
Cochon de Lait	7						Newly Arrived

SL: Status Level as of the end of the month
±: Change in status level this month
SP: Status Points earned this month (blank if the character is out of Paris during the month).
Position: Regiment and Rank and other posts if any
Location: Location during the current month if out of Paris

Femmes Fatales

Name	SL	Attributes	Last Seen With
Auriane Delaunay	7	Influential, Wealthy
Flora Pernet	7	Stunning, Influential	Marius Thibodeaux
Solène Prudhomme	12	Wealthy
Micheline Barbet	15	Influential
Élisabeth Beaumont	8		Albert Kestrel
Brigitte Silvestre	8
Albane Bacque	15
Lesly Beaumont	11	Wealthy
Aurélie Pueyrredón	9	Wealthy
Bernadette Cuvier	7	Stunning, Influential	Guillame De Batz
Émilie Beaufils	11	Influential, Wealthy
Victoria Gainsbourg	5	Wealthy	Roget Thésaurus
Gisèle Barthélemy	14	Stunning, Influential	Phillip Lemoine
Roseline Geffroy	11

Last updated: December 21, 2021 at 19:36 pm

5^th December: Added footnote to record bonus status point for Marius Thidobeaux this month

Footnotes

Zyg supplied the image above. His next character will gain a bonus status point during his first month. ↩
Both Harry Covert and Jean Huile have four bonus status points during avril, mai and juin and then one bonus status point every month thereafter. ↩
Fourier Transformée gains six bonus status points for the months of avril, mai and juin and then one bonus status point per month thereafter. ↩
Côte de Boeuf gains one bonus status point every month from now on. ↩
Fourier Transformée will gain another bonus status point next month for this item. ↩
Bonus status point for Marius Thidobeaux this month again! ↩
Despite his suspicions, Roget does not have cause for a duel with Omer Dalors at this time. ↩
If Captain Dalors does not raise his social level to a minimum of three by the end of juin, the 13^th fusiliers will discharge the captain from their service. If the captain chooses to go on campaign with the frontier regiments this will pause the three month clock. ↩

1971 Smaug Summary

Program		Units	Safety Factor
1.	Orbital Satellite	1	98%
2.	Interplanetary Satellite	0	89%
3.	Lunar Probe	1	86%
4.	Docking Module	0	50%
B.	Two Stage Rocket	2	98%
C.	Three Stage Rocket	2	40%
F.	Kicker	1	95%
	EVA Suits	n/a	98%
b.	Two person capsule	3	20%
c.	Three person capsule	2	91%
d.	Two person Lander	1	51%
	Photo-reconnaissance	n/a	95%

Astronauts

Name	Completed Flights
Johnny King	1
Nehemiah Juarez	1
Patricia McNeely	0
Rosa Williams	0
Spencer Snyder	0
Terrence Graves	0

3 Launch Facilities at an undisclosed locations.

0 Launches planned for 1972

Last updated: December 21, 2021 at 19:38 pm

1971 SHADO Summary

Program		Units	Safety Factor
1.	Orbital Satellite	1	71%
2.	Interplanetary Satellite	0	91%
3.	Lunar Probe	0	85%
4.	Docking Module	1	45%
A.	One Stage Rocket	1	54%
B.	Two Stage Rocket	0	95%
C.	Three Stage Rocket	0	35%
F.	Kicker	0	74%
	EVA Suits	n/a	98%
b.	Two Person Capsule	0	86%
e.	One Person Module	1	37%
f.	Three Person Minishuttle	1	48%
	Photo Reconnaissance	n/a	80%

Astronauts

Name	Completed Flights
Walter Clark	1
Judith Harris	1

One time only, may plan a manned mission to take animal passengers instead of human, thus avoiding most of the risk of a catastrophic accident. Success counts as a subsequent mission for budget purposes.

Astronauts may be recruited for only $1,000,000 each for the rest of the game

2 Launch Facilities at Honolulu and Lenur Island.

1 Launch planned for 1972

Last updated: December 21, 2021 at 19:38 pm

1971 SARSA Summary

Program		Units	Safety Factor
1.	Orbital Satellite	0	96%
2.	Interplanetary Satellite	0	92%¹
3.	Lunar Probe	1	90%²
4.	Docking Module	1	45%
A.	One Stage Rocket	0	85%
C.	Three Stage Rocket	2	15%
	EVA Suits	n/a	98%
d.	Two Person Lunar Module	3	90%
f.	Three Person Capsule	2	93%
	Photo-Reconnaissance	n/a	80%

Astronauts

Name	Completed Flights
Wei Engel	2
Fiona Ngubane	1
Ryan Cilliers	1
Gugulethu Turner	0
Celeste Maseko	0
Jacques Swartz	0
Paul Mbatha	0

One time only, may plan a manned mission to take animal passengers instead of human, thus avoiding most of the risk of a catastrophic accident. Success counts as a subsequent mission for budget purposes.

3 Launch Facilities at undisclosed locations.

2 Launches planned for 1972

Last updated: December 21, 2021 at 19:38 pm

Footnotes

May be researched to 95%, absolute maximum of 98% ↩
May be researched to 90%, absolute maximum of 93% ↩

1971 GOSsiP Summary

Program		Units	Safety Factor
2.	Interplanetary Satellite	1	69%
3.	Lunar Probe	1	84%
B.	Two Stage Rocket	3	98%
D.	Liquid Fuel Strap-Ons	3	94%
	EVA Suits	n/a	98%
c.	Three Person Capsule	4	96%
g.	Two Person Lunar Lander	2	90%
	Photo-Reconnaissance	n/a	80%

Astronauts

Name	Completed Flights
Maja Hansen	3
Curtis Adamson	3
Kristian Swenhaugen	3
Torkild Bendixen	1
Thomas Ditlevsen	1
Malthe Jørgensen	1
Casper Ovesen	1
Jacob Abrahamsen	1
Malthe Bisgaard	1
Niels Svendsen	2
Ferdinand Winther	2
Ulrik Rohde	2

One time only, may plan a manned mission to take animal passengers instead of human, thus avoiding most of the risk of a catastrophic accident. Success counts as a subsequent mission for budget purposes.

The next rocket failure from GOSsiP will be negated.

3 Launch Facilities at Julianehåb.

4 Launches planned for 1972

Last updated: December 21, 2021 at 19:38 pm

1971 ASA Summary

Program		Units	Safety Factor
1.	Orbital Satellite	0	96%
2.	Interplanetary Satellite	0	91%
3.	Lunar Probe	2	85%
B.	Two Stage Rocket	1	94%
D.	Mega Stage Rocket	5	98%
	EVA Suits	n/a	98%
c.	Three Person Capsule	4	90%
h.	Four Person Capsule/Module	5	92%
	Photo Reconnaissance	n/a	75%

Astronauts

Name	Completed Flights
Professor Matthew "Matt" Matic	0
Croc Hogan	1
Dingo Dan	1
Bob Hoskins	1
Larry Hoskins	1
Mel Dawson	1
Tezza Baker	1
Kieran Creek	1
Smith Zomburg	1

One time only, a launch can be delayed to gain a 10% safety factor (for that launch) to the rocket used in the launch.

3 Launch Facilities at Woomera

First module failure will be ignored.

3 Launches planned for 1972

Last updated: December 21, 2021 at 19:38 pm

Astronauts

Astronauts

Maja Hansen is first person on the moon!

Woomera to become theme park

Smaug Inc to take SHADO astronaut on next launch

SARSA blaming sabotage affecting launches

SHADO to build on steady progress

Launch Calendar

Order Template

Mariambourg Bravery

Cardinal Richelieu condemns Huguenot perfidy

Pineapple Party is the event of the month

Release for Mlle. Transformée?

Splendid oration after La Reine d'Ecosse

Victoria Gainsbourg charmed by Roget Thésaurus

Aurélie Pueyrredón stays single

Regimental News

Queen's Own Carabineers

Picardy Musketeers

13th Fusiliers

The Greasy Pole

Femmes Fatales

Footnotes

Astronauts

Astronauts

Astronauts

Footnotes

Astronauts

Astronauts

13^th Fusiliers