To: Planetform Incorporated

[casualty]

From: Jack Worth, Planetform Incorporated
Encryption: Twin Band Alphanumeric
Subject: Re: Survey

Mr Tomson,

On behalf of Mr Fletchley and Planetform Inc, I am glad to inform you that the survey mission to planet Edmonton has completed successfully. We acquired a plenty of field materials and a comprehensive report was uploaded to your Neural Net node just a few moments ago.

Spoiler

Field Report 823-031-391B
Subject: Planet Edmonton

Abstract
The investigated areas on planet Edmonton includes 12 sites. As 78% of the planet’s surface are covered by glaciers composed of frozen atmosphere gases that range from 1.5 to 7 km in depth, all investigated sites were located in equatorial regions. 5 of the sites are located in mountainous regions, 4 on plains not covered by the ice crust, and 3 sites in regions that used to be an oceanic shelf.

The team conducted field mapping, sampling, geophysical surveys and drilling to identify the composition and structure of formations. Additionally, orbital scans and multi-band screening of the surface and internal structure of the lithosphere were performed.

The investigation pursues two goals:
- estimate the amount of resources available for extraction from the planetary crust, and
- evaluate the potential for terraforming of the planet, based on its atmosphere composition and geophysical parameters.

As a result of the mission, detailed geological maps of the most accessible regions of the planets were created, covering almost 28% of the planet’s surface. Highlighted on the maps are the regions where formations structure suggests the presence of mineral resource deposits. Drillings performed at sites within those regions indicate rich deposits of copper and platinum ores, as well as liquid hydrocarbons.

The terraforming potential of the planet is identified as high, rated 5.3 points by Parvati’s scale. Influx of greenhouse gases and fluorene in the remnants of planet’s atmosphere is expected to yield raise of the average temperature by 70 degrees. Using orbital mirrors, energy emitters and construction of planetside fusion thermal generators will allow to accelerate the thaw to 75% in 20-25 years. This will lead to melting of the planetary glacier, release the frozen deposits of oxygen and nitrogen and allow the atmosphere to sustain a human life.

Here how we can move on from here.

First, if you prefer, Planetform will begin planning and constructing a permanent encampments on sites of the discovered mineral deposits. I will send you a bill of materials for each of those bases shortly. Those camps will be designed to have mining facilities and supply the terraformiing efforts in future.

Second, we could start planning the terraforming itself. A project will be ready approximately by the time we finish building the bases. It will cover all methods we are going to use along with the estimated materials required for every phase.

Please, let me know of you decision. Thank you for choosing Planetform.

Yours sincerely
Jack Worth
PlanetForm Incorporated