THE MUNDUS HYGELAC LABORATORY If there are two things Ålanders know well it is the cold and science. For years now the Ålanders have felt a special connect to Hygelac from the time when the Toshikawans, determined to test nuclear weapons here, backed down once it was announced our scientists refused to evacuate. This lead first the formation of the smallest recognised nation on Mundus, The Odnist Republic of Hygelac, an area of less than 1km2 in the centre of the river that runs through Krokom, a nation that has a population of less than 1,000 citizens and acts more as a reminder and beacon for the protection of this vital region.
It is with this closeness to the region and love for it that we wish to see the area used responsibily for scientific research and at the same time understand some nations may lack the funding, resources, technical know how or experience to undertake research there. It is with this in mind that The Odnist Republics of Nya Åland and Hygelac wish to establish a Mundus wide lab. Inspired in some way by the recent East Moreland inflatable space lab we wish to construct a modular and moveable research station which we shall open out to be used by other nations. It is our hope that we can expand our knowledge of the planet as well as helping nations or individuals with a desire to conduct peaceful scientific research to do so.
The project will cost $50 million and we have so far accumulated just over half of that from government funds. We invite in the first instance nations who have not established research stations in Hygelac or Hrothgar to apply for part of the project. A permanent spot at the station will be given should a nation or individual contribute $1million. Should organisations such as for example the CNN wish to purchase a spot then they may also apply. For the first 30 days we will not accept applications from businesses only national governments, regional organisations and university institutes.
IF you should have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
The Nordic Research Alliance
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