Alright Facepunch, since our Mars expedition was such a success, I've decided to organize another trip. This time we'll be seeking the legendary planet Magrathea, which should be somewhere in the Andromeda galaxy.
I'm not capping it at 20 people this time, so everyone can come, but we'll need some good organization. Also, we're being sponsored by Bill's Hardware in Waltham, Massachusetts, so we don't want to let them down.
[u]The Meeting Place[/u]
We'll be meeting in London, Great Britain, it's in the center of the world, so nobody has to travel too far to get there. For all of you who are geography illiterate, here is where Britain is:
[img]http://i.imgur.com/YSbIc.png[/img]
As last time, we'll be meeting next Tuesday, but be there Monday if you wanna help with the construction of the ship. Here's the event calendar for the project, please take note of it:
[img]http://i.imgur.com/glFy8.png[/img]
[u]What You Should Bring[/u]
On the blast-off you're need to sustain your own weight (this is so we can bring as many people as we want), so [b]IF YOU DO NOT BRING A WATER GUN, YOU ARE NOT GETTING ON THE SPACE SHIP.[/b] Any water gun is fine as long as you can help propel the ship upwards, but super-soakers are really good. So here's the materials list:
1. Water gun (super-soaker, if you can)
[img]http://www.collegian.psu.edu/blogs/politics/water_gun%202110.jpg[/img]
2. Air in resealable bags. I recommend at least 4 bags per person.
[img]http://www.freshgourmet.com/FreshGourmet/Retail/images/buttons/croutons/images/croutonBkg_08.jpg[/img]
The ones from croutons work really well.
3. Walkie talkie
[img]http://img.shinyshack.com/l_walkie_talkie1.jpg[/img]
4. Good space traveling music.
[img]http://alittlefurtherdowntheriver.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/coldplay.jpg[/img]
5. A book to read. You can also bring internet, but if you do, you have to share it with everybody. Comics are fine too.
[img]http://bob.bigw.org/ch/chsunday_comics.jpg[/img]
6. Fish-bowl. [b]MAKE SURE YOUR HEAD CAN FIT IN IT, WE'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THIS IN THE PAST.[/b]
[img]http://nummynims.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/fishbowl-russian-dolls.jpg[/img]
7. Gum, because your ears are gonna feel weird at first, but its okay if you chew gum.
[img]http://new.theprotagonist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/5Gum.jpg[/img]
[u]General Procedure[/u]
We're gonna get lift-off by all shooting our water guns downwards at the same time. If my calculations are correct, this should propel us upwards and into space.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/bKlJN.png[/img]
They are hard to understand if you don't know calculus, so don't worry about it.
[b]IF YOU SHOOT UPWARDS OR ANY OTHER DIRECTION BUT DOWNWARDS YOU WILL MESS UP THE EQUATION, AND YOU WILL BE KICKED OFF THE SHIP.[/b]
After that its pretty self-explanatory. Try to hold your breath or only use 2 of your oxygen bags until we reach the next planet with oxygen. If you catch enough air in your fishbowl before lift-off, you should be fine.
[u]FAQ[/u]
[b]Q: How do I pump my water-gun with there is no air?[/b]
A: You have to do it with space if you run out of air. Space isn't as thick as air so you have to pump it more, but that's okay because we'll probably only be using it to change directions up there.
[b]Q: What If I run out of air?[/b]
A: We'll send you off in the general direction of Earth. Space has no friction, so you'll just keep going until you reach London again, and then you can have all the air you want. Try to bring enough air though, because we want this expedition to be successful.
[b]Q: What kind of treasure are we looking for?[/b]
A: Space treasure.
[b]Q:Can I bring my pets or family?[/b]
A: Yes, but they have to bring water guns too to sustain their weight during lift-off. If you insist on bringing your morbidly obese Aunt Bertha, bring two more super-soakers.
[b]Q: What will we be doing during the actual travel?[/b]
A: I will bring my Wii and will can play Brawl. Except no Pit or Ike. If you wanna play Pit or Ike, go on some other space expedition.
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Okay, that's all. See you next Tuesday!
I'll bring lots of internet, I have a backpack, but what about food?
I wish I was in London for all these Facepunch shenanigans. Not too many Texan Facepunchers I know of.
[QUOTE=Kath;22053669]I'll bring lots of internet, I have a backpack, but what about food?[/QUOTE]
Toothpaste.
Wait I can bring more air bags to put croutons in
God speed gentlemen, for I cannot come because I am to busy tunneling through Mt.Everest
I can fly to london, Louis will take me there, just gotta get some pills
and a catapult.
Save me a spot, Im Bringin Waffles!
There's no way we can get to Andromeda in two days with only super-soakers. We're going to need at least ten cans of shaken-up soda on the sides deployed in space if you want that kind of speed.
While you're there, you should try and find the super computer and ask what the answer to the ultimate question is.
it's had a few more years, I think it has come up with a better answer than 42.
[editline]woot! 100th post![/editline]
woot! 100th post!
But the mass ratio for a rocket able to take off from Earth then accelerate to relativistic speeds in a few hours (Disregard that it would end up killing you due to high acceleration) so that time dilation is so high the trip seems to last two days would be--
Oh wait it's a parody thread. Nevermind me :saddowns:
[QUOTE=Eudoxia;22053973]But the mass ratio for a rocket able to take off from Earth then accelerate to relativistic speeds in a few hours (Disregard that it would end up killing you due to high acceleration) so that time dilation is so high the trip seems to last two days would be--[/QUOTE]
Don't worry, I'll bring a watch. :smile:
[QUOTE=Fenriswolf;22053690]I wish I was in London for all these Facepunch shenanigans. Not too many Texan Facepunchers I know of.[/QUOTE]
210 represent, you?
Sorry but I'll be busy that day blowing up the death star, wish I could make it.
I would come but my mom won't let me, she says that the last time i tried an expedition into space i got my pants all grass stained. Bummer, i was really looking forward to playing some golf with the martians.
I do believe I will be going on this wonderful trip of yours
I want to come, but I broke my fishbowl, can I use a turtle instead? their cheaper and have better caches
I'd come and bring my PS3 for even more entertainment, But I don't have a fish bowl.
I'll come, I've been aching to try out my new fish bowl.
I'll come. I'll bring 3 extra super-soakers for extra propelling power.
I call first game of brawl as snake.
I can build water torpedoes incase some faggots attack us.
Will we get to see Aliens?
Can I bring dead babies?
my cat and i can both used water guns. he is very skilled with a water gun and will be a valuable asset.
[QUOTE=Upgrade123;22055782]Can I bring dead babies?[/QUOTE]
Only if it's dead baby cows. Nothing is nicer than a veal steak in Andromeda.
If I bring 1kg of super soakers, how many super soakers will I need to sustain the weight of the super soakers?
This can't fail, I'll be there.
Facepunch Space Project.
This beats ESA every day.
I will bring my hose so we can have propulsion without pumping
If I bring two super-soakers and some internet, could you guys drop me off at the moon?
I have an audience with the emperor. :3:
where the fuck is Canada
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