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== Discovery==

== Discovery==

Some allied nations were skeptical of this NMD proposal and it's organization. Thoughts of it being used for military purposes did arise, however, all nations eventually expressed their willingness to cooperate, even though the countries involved in the development of the Nuclear Missile Defense system would shoulder a heavy burden.. After considering the worst case scenario for the events to take place in 1999, the Secretary of State made suggestions of the final defense plan. "Without the understanding and cooperation of all countries it will not be possible to implement this defense plan." said the Secretary of State, without disclosing further details. These considered plans included attatching a propulsion device to the asteroid and also the firing of multiple interceptor missiles from the NMD System. However, once the Ulysses passed the Roche Limit, there was no way to deter it. The effectiveness of this NMD Proposal was unclear, but among the many plans at the time, this was the most plausible. Though, the special project put under way by the FCU as a whole was researched more than the Secretary of State's proposal.

Some allied nations were skeptical of this NMD proposal and it's organization. Thoughts of it being used for military purposes did arise, however, all nations eventually expressed their willingness to cooperate, even though the countries involved in the development of the Nuclear Missile Defense system would shoulder a heavy burden.. After considering the worst case scenario for the events to take place in 1999, the Secretary of State made suggestions of the final defense plan. "Without the understanding and cooperation of all countries it will not be possible to implement this defense plan." said the Secretary of State, without disclosing further details. These considered plans included attatching a propulsion device to the asteroid and also the firing of multiple interceptor missiles from the NMD System. However, once the Ulysses passed the Roche Limit, there was no way to deter it. The effectiveness of this NMD Proposal was unclear, but among the many plans at the time, this was the most plausible. Though, the special project put under way by the FCU as a whole was researched more than the Secretary of State's proposal.

Also Unbeknownst to the world's community, a third project was under way, outside of the Usean Continent on the [[Anean Coninent]]. This weapon was only funded, constructed and operated by one nation, the Federal Republic of [[Estovakia]]. This weapon was located in the vicinity of Sonne Island off the northern coast of Estovakia. This weapon, known as "[[Chandelier]]", was to use a colossal [[Rail Gun]] system to launch a specialized delivery system, which is quite similar to the MIRV concept in design and seperated into multiple cruise missiles which attacked independent targets. The Chandelier was to be loaded by a conveyer system, located in a trench directly below the Chandelier's Rail Gun. The weapons which were to be fired from the Chandelier were held in an underground ammunition store, which was located directly below the Chandelier itself. The Chandelier was also to be able to fire repeatedly in short amounts of time. Though there is no confirmed date of the beginning of it's construction, the project was under way during the same time as the FCU lead multi-national effort to destroy the Ulysses.

Also Unbeknownst to the world's community, a third project was under way, outside of the Usean Continent on the [[Anean Coninent]]. This weapon was only funded, constructed and operated by one nation, the Federal Republic of [[Estovakia]]. This weapon was located in the vicinity of Sonne Island off the northern coast of Estovakia. This weapon, known as "[[Chandelier]]", was to use a colossal [[Rail Gun]] system to launch a specialized delivery system, which is quite similar to the MIRV concept in design and seperated into multiple cruise missiles which attacked independent targets. The Chandelier was to be loaded by a conveyer system, located in a trench directly below the Chandelier's Rail Gun. The weapons which were to be fired from the Chandelier were held in an underground ammunition store, which was located directly below the Chandelier itself. The Chandelier was also to be able to fire repeatedly in short amounts of time. Though there is no confirmed date of the beginning of it's construction, the project was under way during the same time as the FCU lead multi-national effort to destroy the Ulysses.

== The Special Project: Stonehenge ==

== The Special Project: Stonehenge ==

Many nations around the world began to participate in the "special project" that was lead initiated by the FCU. With the close of the [[Belkan War]], the Osean Federation ([[Osea]]) and the Union of Yuktobanian Republics ([[Yuktobania]]) was more than willing to help the FCU with it's project to destroy the Ulysses, but, with post-war chaos, was unable to do so. This was because of a lack of funds and human resources. Each nation had no other choice, but to restore their nations after the war.

Many nations around the world began to participate in the "special project" that was lead initiated by the FCU. With the close of the [[Belkan War]], the Osean Federation ([[Osea]]) and the Union of Yuktobanian Republics ([[Yuktobania]]) was more than willing to help the FCU with it's project to destroy the Ulysses, but, with post-war chaos, was unable to do so. This was because of a lack of funds and human resources. Each nation had no other choice, but to restore their nations after the war.

The project was put under the utmost secrecy. The project was to construct a weapon capable of engaging the 1994XF04 Ulysses Asteroid outside of the Roche Limit in order to deter a direct impact with the planet. Construction lasted for many years on end in (or near) the Sandbury Desert. The project spanned multiple years and incorporated the world's best technologies. The weapon would use an Electromagnetic Firing system to propel 120cm special shells into space at MACH 23 and be able to fire in a 360 degree radius, with the ability to fire upon different targets independently. This weapon was known officially known as the Stonehenge Turret Network (STN) or "[[Stonehenge]]" for short. The Stonehenge Turret Network, when completed consisted of eight cannons placed in a circular formation. This facility was to be protected by the military, this included an air base near the STN. An Air Patrol was posted to protect the STN and was lead by John Harvard, a pilot with experiance during the [[Usean Rebellion]], an attempted Coup on the Usean Continent.  

The project was put under the utmost secrecy. The project was to construct a weapon capable of engaging the 1994XF04 Ulysses Asteroid outside of the Roche Limit in order to deter a direct impact with the planet. Construction lasted for many years on end in (or near) the Sandbury Desert. The project spanned multiple years and incorporated the world's best technologies. The weapon would use an Electromagnetic Firing system to propel 120cm special shells into space at MACH 23 and be able to fire in a 360 degree radius, with the ability to fire upon different targets independently. This weapon was known officially known as the Stonehenge Turret Network (STN) or "[[Stonehenge]]" for short. The Stonehenge Turret Network, when completed consisted of eight cannons placed in a circular formation. This facility was to be protected by the military, this included an air base near the STN. An Air Patrol was posted to protect the STN and was lead by John Harvard, a pilot with experiance during the [[Usean Rebellion]], an attempted Coup on the Usean Continent.  

As the days grew closer to the project impact date, the Stonehenge Turret Network was completely operational and prepared to engage the 1994XF04 Ulysses Asteroid.

As the days grew closer to the project impact date, the Stonehenge Turret Network was completely operational and prepared to engage the 1994XF04 Ulysses Asteroid.

On saturday, July 3rd, 1999 at exactly 03:30pm USEA eastern standard time the Ulysses finally reached earth's vicinity. It then, unexpectedly split into more than a thousand pieces as it passed the Roche limit. Many of these Ulysses Fragments then plummeted to Earth. The World's nations did not expect this happening, but reacted quickly. Stonehenge engaged the larger fragments of the 1994XF04 Asteroid and did it's best to protect the Planet. Still, Hundreds of Asteroid fragments smashed into the Usean and Anean Continents. On the Usean Continent alone, over 500,000 people perished within the first two weeks, and damage was estimated to be the equivalent of 18 months of the total GDP for the entire continent.

On saturday, July 3rd, 1999 at exactly 03:30pm USEA eastern standard time the Ulysses finally reached earth's vicinity. It then, unexpectedly split into more than a thousand pieces as it passed the Roche limit. Many of these Ulysses Fragments then plummeted to Earth. The World's nations did not expect this happening, but reacted quickly. Stonehenge engaged the larger fragments of the 1994XF04 Asteroid and did it's best to protect the Planet. Still, Hundreds of Asteroid fragments smashed into the Usean and Anean Continents. On the Usean Continent alone, over 500,000 people perished within the first two weeks, and damage was estimated to be the equivalent of 18 months of the total GDP for the entire continent.

== Continental Wars and Aftermath ==

== Continental Wars and Aftermath ==

During the years after the Ulysses Planetfall, fragments of the Ulysses continued to fall onto the planet. As the Usean Continental War raged on, Stonehenge was destroyed by the Independent State Allied Forces in mid-2005.  

During the years after the Ulysses Planetfall, fragments of the Ulysses continued to fall onto the planet. As the Usean Continental War raged on, Stonehenge was destroyed by the Independent State Allied Forces in mid-2005.  

In 2008, the [[G8 Summit]] was finally held. The Summit was cancelled before, due to a terrorist attack near it's location in the permanently neutral Democratic Federation of [[Wellow]]. G8 was, later, held aboard the Osean Federation's [[Arkbird]] in earth's orbit. One of the many issues brought up by nations at G8 concerned the Ulysses Fragments. It was decided that the Akrbird, would take up the role which Stonehenge once played. A powerful Yuktobanian Anti-Space Debris High Powered Laser Unit was installed on the top of the Arkbird, while the Osean [[Airborne Laser]] Unit (ABL) on the belly of the craft was uninstalled, in order to reassure nations that the laser could not be used as an offensive weapon. Also, subversive missiles were installed on the top of the Arkbird in order to repel large fragments the Arkbird could not handle. This transformed the [[Osean SDI]]'s main product, the Arkbird, into a peace maker.

In 2008, the [[G8 Summit]] was finally held. The Summit was cancelled before, due to a terrorist attack near it's location in the permanently neutral Democratic Federation of [[Wellow]]. G8 was, later, held aboard the Osean Federation's [[Arkbird]] in earth's orbit. One of the many issues brought up by nations at G8 concerned the Ulysses Fragments. It was decided that the Akrbird, would take up the role which Stonehenge once played. A powerful Yuktobanian Anti-Space Debris High Powered Laser Unit was installed on the top of the Arkbird, while the Osean [[Airborne Laser]] Unit (ABL) on the belly of the craft was uninstalled, in order to reassure nations that the laser could not be used as an offensive weapon. Also, subversive missiles were installed on the top of the Arkbird in order to repel large fragments the Arkbird could not handle. This transformed the [[Osean SDI]]'s main product, the Arkbird, into a peace maker.

The destruction of the Chandelier marked the end of the legacy of Ulysses.

The destruction of the Chandelier marked the end of the legacy of Ulysses.