TNS Foreven News (Historical Archive) 055-0995

TNS Foreven News (Historical Archive) 055-0995

Damzinir (2834 Foreven): A new colonization effort has begun on this small world in the Halverdi Cluster, spearheaded by the Damzinir-Telliz Colonial Service Corporation based on Iderati (0732 Spinward Marches). At 0745 hours, the colonial transport Kaagira Constant landed with the first load of colonists recruited from the Spinward Marches. Without ceremony, the initial 75 colonists debarked and began construction of temporary shelters, apparently eager to get underway with their new lives. Additional work crews, mostly mining specialists employed by Damzinir-Telliz, began carving out more permanent homes in the side of a cliff beside the landing site. According to Damzinir-Telliz, the initial colony effort is targeted at 500 individuals to set up basic infrastructure and support facilities. Once that phase is complete, up to 3000 additional colonists will be added to expand those facilities and establish a series of mining operations for a variety of minerals. Initial surveys showed promising traces rhenium, palladium, and iridium. Damzinir is somewhat of a latecomer to the colonization efforts in the Halverdi Cluster due to it's environment. The average surface temperature is -54 degrees C, the air pressure is a mere 1/3 of standard, and the surface is exposed to high levels of UV radiation due to the thin atmosphere. Despite the harsh conditions, the directors of Damzinir-Telliz Colonial spoke very confidently about the success of the colony. "Is it a difficult environment? Definitely. But we've recruited some of the best available personnel, we have top notch equipment, and a common goal. Since each colonist has a stake in the effort, we expect this endeavor to be profitable for all involved."