On 13/05/2525, a pivotal milestone in human history was achieved with the activation of the first Atmospheric Processor[1] on Venus. This marked the official start of the Cooling of Venus Project, a large-scale, multi-phase effort aimed at transforming Venus from its current hostile state into a planet capable of sustaining human life. The project is designed to address the planet’s extreme temperatures and toxic atmosphere, laying the foundation for future habitation.
Key Details of the Atmospheric Processor Activation
Location:
The first Atmospheric Processor was installed near Zephyros,[2] one of Venus’s bustling floating trade cities. Positioned at a strategic point in the planet’s upper atmosphere, this area is ideal for initiating large-scale atmospheric changes due to its stability and accessibility for maintenance and monitoring.
Processor Technology: The Atmospheric Processor is an advanced, AI-controlled device engineered to filter out large quantities of carbon dioxide (CO₂), the primary contributor to Venus’s greenhouse effect. By reducing the concentration of CO₂, the processor will gradually lower the planet’s surface temperature. Additionally, it will introduce cooling agents into the atmosphere to facilitate the reduction of the planet’s overall heat.
- Initial Output: The processor will extract 10,000 metric tons of CO₂ daily during its initial operation phase, contributing to a gradual but measurable decrease in atmospheric pressure.
- Cooling Agents: The processor will deploy controlled amounts of sulfur hexafluoride and other gases that reflect heat back into space, accelerating the cooling of the planet’s surface.
Impact on Venus’s Atmosphere: This first step will initiate the long process of stabilizing the planet’s extreme surface temperatures, which currently average 460°C. The immediate goal is to lower this by 5-10°C within the first few months of operation, with a projected 150°C reduction over the next 10 years.
Ceremonial Event:
The activation of the Atmospheric Processor was a highly anticipated event, attended by top scientists, political leaders, and project engineers. Zarion Solaris, the CEO of Solaris Corporation[3] and a key figure in the project, gave the inaugural address, emphasizing the global cooperation required to achieve such an ambitious goal.
- Participants: Officials from Mars, Earth, and Venus’s floating cities attended the event, along with representatives from the United Nations of Planets (UNoP).
- Global Broadcast: The activation was broadcast across the solar system, showcasing humanity’s first decisive step in taming one of its most hostile planetary neighbors.
Immediate Effects:
While the processor will take time to show significant effects, its activation marks the beginning of constant monitoring and adaptation of Venus’s atmosphere.
- Monitoring Centers: Dedicated outposts in Zephyros and Aerascend have been established to track CO₂ levels, atmospheric pressure, and temperature changes in real-time.
- Worker Habitats: The Ventus Base worker city was established near the installation to house engineers and scientists responsible for maintaining the processor. Over time, rehabilitated prisoners from Abyss Prison will be integrated into the maintenance teams.
Long-Term Goals:
The first Atmospheric Processor will be followed by thousands more as part of the long-term goal to reduce Venus’s CO₂ levels by 95% over the next century. The ultimate aim is to create a breathable atmosphere composed of 20% oxygen and 80% nitrogen, similar to Earth’s.
- Year 10 Targets: A 30-40% reduction in CO₂ is projected, with a corresponding drop in surface temperatures, making Venus less hostile for human settlers.
- Year 50 Targets: By this time, Venus’s atmosphere should support surface habitats with minimal life support systems.
13/05/2525 is now known as Day 1 in Venus’s journey toward habitability, with the first Atmospheric Processor leading the charge in humanity’s boldest terraforming effort to date.
- ↑ The Atmospheric Processors are key to transforming Venus’s dense, carbon dioxide-heavy atmosphere into one that can sustain human life.
- ↑ Zephyros stands as the bustling trade and logistics center among the floating cities of Venus
- ↑ Solaris Corporation, a multi-trillion dollar conglomerate, is the epitome of human innovation and entrepreneurial spirit in the year 2525. Founded in 2150, the corporation began its journey with the ambitious Diamond Moon project and has since expanded its reach with the Solaris Explorer across the entire solar system and the Kuiper Belt.
