About two months ago, after countless simulations, we finally get to simulate a transportation system and a world with 99.6 percent of survival rate that permits us, or you, in that case, to reach Planet Exo safely and remain there as its first generation of inhabitants.
Everything is already taken care of, both in the space-craft and in your new home.
The planet has everything you need to survive: living stocks and fertile lands, good weathers to go fishing for a trout or two, places to explore, knowledge to cultivate, generations to rear, and political issues to debate on.
In short, you will find the place quite similar to the place that you call home. Here’s a hint of what awaits you as a part of the new generation.”
Blue Charlie switches on the simulations of what the place will be, and the audience lets out big oohs and aahs in admiration upon immersing themselves in the enjoyable virtual scenes. Both the trip and the new home look like heaven to them.
“The Great Exodus will be broken down into three separate trips. Each trip will take 10 million individuals and each trip will take around 10 to 15 years to reach the other planet. Don’t worry, we’ll keep you entertained while on board and no, the space-craft will not get overloaded. Dr. Pirosman here will talk more on this later in the next session.
After 75 years Earth’s time, however, we can’t take another batch again because, well, there are always limitations. Considering the useful life of the space-craft, the cost, and the fact that three batches are the greatest number possible calculated in the 99.6 percent survival rate’s package.
As much as we promise that we’ll try to fit as many passengers as possible and as just as we can regarding qualified candidates, you have to understand that we can only take a certain number of individuals in different clusters that make this 99.6 percent possible. That means, unfortunately, some people will be left behind: the ones who stay.
But achievements come with sacrifices. We know that, don’t we? So let’s cheer for mankind and our new home!”
An uneasy wave of applause ripples across the audience, before Blue Charlie talks again.
“You will find out whether you are among the chosen ones starting next Monday until Nov. 28. Since the first batch is scheduled to leave by the end of next year, we will focus on identifying the individuals who make the first batch. Those who don’t get chosen, don’t lose hope. There are still two more batches to go.
