Vault 001

Skybird · 01-08-11, 08:44 AM

This reminds of Fallout 3, doesn't it:

http://www.terravivos.com/

So, is the naive illustration of "preparation for nuclear war" depicted in F3's pre-war remains really just ironic fiction?

Imagine the impact of a 10 km asteroid on Earth, or an allout nuclear war,. or a lethal global epidemic. Would you book a place in one of these?

What if doomsday lasts longer than 1 year, which easily is the case in the above scenarios - does the worst case then become an even worse case?

I wouldn't go into one of these, considering the mentioned scenarios. Depending on the circumstances, survival can be more horrifying than the perspective of death. I would prefer to stay with and assist those I feel love and/or loyalty for, and once the time has come consider honourful suicide, or just let things happen to me, depending on what "things" are.

At one time, all things come to an end, and we all have to leave the show. The only real question is how we leave it: yelling, strampling, and hysterically acting, or - well, differently.

DarkFish · 01-08-11, 08:52 AM

Yes it does. It so much does.
Jeez, some architects have clearly been gaming too much

If I'd book a place in one of those if I had the money? I don't think so. I don't think I could leave my friends to die while surviving myself.
Luckily I don't have to worry about this as I don't have the money and don't have the paranoia to think it's necessary

PS. we're all gonna die!!!!! Planet X is coming!!!!!!

the_tyrant · 01-08-11, 08:53 AM

the company has potential

Takeda Shingen · 01-08-11, 08:57 AM

A brighter future.......underground

Gerald · 01-08-11, 09:02 AM

Futuristic, bordering on subliminal adventure

Dowly · 01-08-11, 09:07 AM

Obvious scam is obvious.

Skybird · 01-08-11, 09:13 AM

Run rabbit run
Dig that hole, forget the sun,
And when at last the work is done
Don't sit down it's time to start another one
For long you live and high you fly
But only if you ride the tide
And balanced on the biggest wave
You race towards an early grave.

Pink Floyd

XabbaRus · 01-08-11, 10:30 AM

Why don't they just call it terracon.

Growler · 01-08-11, 04:16 PM

25K for membership?

Looks legit.

Though they should have done some better homework in their "Tour" video, since it looks to me like they cleaned up a former missile silo or similar... and the grease streak running down that big blue door is a nice touch.

I think somebody swiped the concept straight out of the Fallout game universe, and is trying to make a business venture out of it - raising money to build by selling spots now. I'd wager that their "buyer's contract" indicates that "This is an investment, and no real product or service may exist at the time of signing... blah blah blah own risk and loss blah blah". Now, if they had all the sites built and tourable, that'd be a different story.

Oberon · 01-08-11, 05:23 PM

I can see this sort of thing getting more and more popular as 2012 rolls ever closer.

Also:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svalbard_Global_Seed_Vault

gimpy117 · 01-08-11, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Imagine the impact of a 10 km asteroid on Earth

10km asteroid?

nah Bruce Willis will save us...ohh and Liv can come too...shes hot

papa_smurf · 01-08-11, 05:40 PM

There are plenty of ex Cold War bunkers in the UK that you can buy, although not as nice as that one

Takeda Shingen · 01-08-11, 05:42 PM

As long as I get a jumpsuit that says '001', I'm in.

TarJak · 01-08-11, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

As long as I get a jumpsuit that says '001', I'm in.

At least you didn't say '007'.

Schöneboom · 01-08-11, 08:56 PM

Turgidson:
Doctor, you mentioned the ratio of ten women to each man. Now, wouldn't that necessitate the abandonment of the so-called monogamous sexual relationship, I mean, as far as men were concerned?

Strangelove:
Regrettably, yes. But it is, you know, a sacrifice required for the future of the human race. I hasten to add that since each man will be required to do prodigious... service along these lines, the women will have to be selected for their sexual characteristics which will have to be of a highly stimulating nature.

DeSadeski:
I must confess, you have an astonishingly good idea there, Doctor.

Strangelove:
Thank you, sir.

01-08-11, 08:44 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Vault 001 This reminds of Fallout 3, doesn't it: http://www.terravivos.com/ So, is the naive illustration of "preparation for nuclear war" depicted in F3's pre-war remains really just ironic fiction? Imagine the impact of a 10 km asteroid on Earth, or an allout nuclear war,. or a lethal global epidemic. Would you book a place in one of these? What if doomsday lasts longer than 1 year, which easily is the case in the above scenarios - does the worst case then become an even worse case? I wouldn't go into one of these, considering the mentioned scenarios. Depending on the circumstances, survival can be more horrifying than the perspective of death. I would prefer to stay with and assist those I feel love and/or loyalty for, and once the time has come consider honourful suicide, or just let things happen to me, depending on what "things" are. At one time, all things come to an end, and we all have to leave the show. The only real question is how we leave it: yelling, strampling, and hysterically acting, or - well, differently. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

01-08-11, 08:52 AM	#2
DarkFish Sea Lord Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stinking drunk in Eindhoven, the Netherlands Posts: 1,844 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	Yes it does. It so much does. Jeez, some architects have clearly been gaming too much If I'd book a place in one of those if I had the money? I don't think so. I don't think I could leave my friends to die while surviving myself. Luckily I don't have to worry about this as I don't have the money and don't have the paranoia to think it's necessary PS. we're all gonna die!!!!! Planet X is coming!!!!!! __________________

01-08-11, 08:53 AM	#3
the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	the company has potential __________________ My own open source project on Sourceforge OTP.net KGB grade encryption for the rest of us

01-08-11, 09:02 AM	#5
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Futuristic, bordering on subliminal adventure __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

01-08-11, 09:13 AM	#7
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Run rabbit run Dig that hole, forget the sun, And when at last the work is done Don't sit down it's time to start another one For long you live and high you fly But only if you ride the tide And balanced on the biggest wave You race towards an early grave. Pink Floyd __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

01-08-11, 08:57 AM	#4
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	A brighter future.......underground

01-08-11, 09:07 AM	#6
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Obvious scam is obvious.

01-08-11, 10:30 AM	#8
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Why don't they just call it terracon. __________________

01-08-11, 04:16 PM	#9
Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	25K for membership? Looks legit. Though they should have done some better homework in their "Tour" video, since it looks to me like they cleaned up a former missile silo or similar... and the grease streak running down that big blue door is a nice touch. I think somebody swiped the concept straight out of the Fallout game universe, and is trying to make a business venture out of it - raising money to build by selling spots now. I'd wager that their "buyer's contract" indicates that "This is an investment, and no real product or service may exist at the time of signing... blah blah blah own risk and loss blah blah". Now, if they had all the sites built and tourable, that'd be a different story. __________________ At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true When here they’ve done their duty The bowl of grog shall still renew And pledge to love and beauty.

01-08-11, 05:23 PM	#10
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	I can see this sort of thing getting more and more popular as 2012 rolls ever closer. Also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svalbard_Global_Seed_Vault

01-08-11, 05:40 PM	#12
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	There are plenty of ex Cold War bunkers in the UK that you can buy, although not as nice as that one __________________

01-08-11, 05:42 PM	#13
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	As long as I get a jumpsuit that says '001', I'm in.

01-08-11, 08:56 PM	#15
Schöneboom Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 651 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Turgidson: Doctor, you mentioned the ratio of ten women to each man. Now, wouldn't that necessitate the abandonment of the so-called monogamous sexual relationship, I mean, as far as men were concerned? Strangelove: Regrettably, yes. But it is, you know, a sacrifice required for the future of the human race. I hasten to add that since each man will be required to do prodigious... service along these lines, the women will have to be selected for their sexual characteristics which will have to be of a highly stimulating nature. DeSadeski: I must confess, you have an astonishingly good idea there, Doctor. Strangelove: Thank you, sir. __________________ Dietrich Schöneboom, U-431 "Es wird klappen, Herr Kaleun. Ganz sicher."