Ace Combat Lore | The Construction of the International Space Elevator
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The International Space Elevator is a massive structure reaching 100,000 kilometers into space, built for job creation, renewable energy provision, and involvement in conflicts like the Lighthouse War. Constructed by the ICF in collaboration with various nations, the elevator facilitates sustainable energy transfer and high-speed cargo and passenger transport, despite facing controversy and political tensions during its construction.
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- The International Space Elevator, a massive structure reaching 100,000 kilometers into space, was constructed with advanced technology and aimed to provide jobs, renewable energy, and play a role in potential conflicts, leading to its involvement in the Lighthouse War.
- The construction of the space elevator, beginning in 2011 through the ICF, involved over 100,000 individuals from various nations and faced controversies due to environmental and political concerns, ultimately leading to Erusea declaring war against Osea in 2019, citing political interference and energy monopolies.
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What is the International Space Elevator?
The International Space Elevator is a massive structure extending 100,000 kilometers into space, constructed with advanced airspace technology. It serves as a source of sustainable energy and a means of transporting cargo and passengers at high speeds.
Why was the space elevator constructed?
The construction of the space elevator aimed to create jobs, supply renewable energy, and play a role in potential conflicts, leading to its involvement in the Lighthouse War. It also served as a means of transporting cargo and passengers efficiently.
What led to the declaration of war in the Lighthouse War?
The declaration of war in the Lighthouse War was triggered by the Alesis asteroid striking Strangereal in the late 1990s, causing significant devastation and a refugee crisis. This led to the ICF declaring war against Erusea, resulting in significant changes in the region.
How was the space elevator constructed?
The construction of the space elevator began in 2011 through the International Space Oddity Corporation (ICF), with Osea providing technology and funding, and other nations contributing labor and technology. The construction process involved extending cables from a construction ship in geostationary orbit, with the elevator's basic structure completed within five years.
What are the main functions of the space elevator?
The space elevator serves as a source of sustainable energy for the continent, with solar power satellites transmitting energy back to Earth and climbers transporting cargo and passengers at high speeds. It also features a tunnel for cargo delivery, with safety measures in place for emergencies and efficient loading processes.
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"Space Elevator: Monumental Structure in Strangereal"
- The International Space Elevator is a monumental structure stretching 100,000 kilometers or 62,000 miles into space, constructed with advanced airspace technology.
- The construction of the space elevator aimed to create jobs, supply renewable energy, and play a role in potential conflicts, leading to its involvement in the Lighthouse War.
- In the late 1990s, the Alesis asteroid struck Strangereal, causing significant devastation, particularly in the city of Salata Pura, leading to a refugee crisis and a declaration of war by the ICF against Erusea.
- Following the surrender of Erusea, an interim government was established, and significant changes occurred in the region, including the loss of territory and the establishment of an independent state under the International Union's influence.
- The construction of the space elevator began in 2011 through the International Space Oddity Corporation (ICF), with Osea providing technology and funding, and other nations contributing labor and technology.
- Construction of the space elevator commenced in 2013 and was expected to last 17 months, with the location chosen for its proximity to the equator and an undersea Ulysses crater, facilitating construction.
- The construction process involved extending cables from a construction ship in geostationary orbit, with the elevator's basic structure completed within five years, allowing for the use of climbers weighing up to 100 tons each.
- Over 100,000 individuals from various nations participated in the construction, with key figures like former President Harling and individuals from North Point, Erusea, and Osea playing crucial roles.
- The construction faced controversy due to environmental concerns and political tensions, leading to Erusea declaring war against Osea in 2019, citing political interference and energy allocation monopolies.
- The space elevator served as a source of sustainable energy for the continent, with solar power satellites transmitting energy back to Earth and climbers transporting cargo and passengers at high speeds, protected by windbreaks and safety measures.
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Cargo tunnel with safe zones and loading area.
- The tunnel connecting the poor's Harbor and industrial zone to the elevators base is primarily used for cargo delivery, featuring a double lane road with four rail tracks. It includes four safe zones with watertight emergency shutters for flooding, offering additional space for vehicle parking and container storage. At the tunnel's end is the ICF slowest floor, a Geo Front where cargo is stored and loaded onto the IAF's climbers using an automated gantry crane, potentially also serving as a loading area for passengers embarking on a one-week journey to the top.
