[encrypted to 1, 2, 5, and Badou]
Here's what I learned while speaking with representatives on Magrathea.
* The project of reconstructing a planet is, as assumed, both costly and lengthy. I don't need to go into detail, but the price is high enough that even I had to look at it twice, and the time it takes to reconstruct would put us well into our adult years.
* The need for a DNA sample to repopulate the planet is, as we were afraid of, something along the lines of cloning. They used a lot of scientific jargon that I think was intentionally hard to follow, but what I could gather was that these... "non-clones" would be memory-free, in that they wouldn't have the memories of their base.
* However, all their work is done in-house. Whatever the purpose of the DNA-donating job is aboard the ship, it doesn't have any connection to the business. They seemed to take pride that they worked without outside contractors.
* The planets all come with one moon for free. Additional moons cost extra, obviously. Also, I asked about the possibility of the colonies. They were very interested, as it would be a substantial additional cost to add those.
* The biosphere of the planet would be completely restored, as would industrial/urban areas. Though they said they'd need references for exact buildings, again at an additional fee.
* They've obtained legal right to "plop new planets down wherever." Or at least, they claimed to.
* "98% satisfaction guarantee or your money back! -See terms and conditions. Offer not available in all areas. Some restrictions may apply."
I also have a recorded transcript of the entire meeting. I can upload the file to any of you directly.
* The project of reconstructing a planet is, as assumed, both costly and lengthy. I don't need to go into detail, but the price is high enough that even I had to look at it twice, and the time it takes to reconstruct would put us well into our adult years.
* The need for a DNA sample to repopulate the planet is, as we were afraid of, something along the lines of cloning. They used a lot of scientific jargon that I think was intentionally hard to follow, but what I could gather was that these... "non-clones" would be memory-free, in that they wouldn't have the memories of their base.
* However, all their work is done in-house. Whatever the purpose of the DNA-donating job is aboard the ship, it doesn't have any connection to the business. They seemed to take pride that they worked without outside contractors.
* The planets all come with one moon for free. Additional moons cost extra, obviously. Also, I asked about the possibility of the colonies. They were very interested, as it would be a substantial additional cost to add those.
* The biosphere of the planet would be completely restored, as would industrial/urban areas. Though they said they'd need references for exact buildings, again at an additional fee.
* They've obtained legal right to "plop new planets down wherever." Or at least, they claimed to.
* "98% satisfaction guarantee or your money back! -See terms and conditions. Offer not available in all areas. Some restrictions may apply."
I also have a recorded transcript of the entire meeting. I can upload the file to any of you directly.