Board Thread:Off-topic/@comment-11484499-20160130042914/@comment-11484499-20160130214103

(that did not go as planned)

(also, i'm going to add a little backstory so we don't make stuff up on the way.)

Homeworld found a planet that looked promising for mining operations. Unfortunately, it had a very tough crust and had constantly shifting tectonic plates, therefore they would need to find another way to get in. Therefore, they created a structure to hold open a crack in the crust called Zone E. Through here, the gems entered and began mining. After a year of sucessful mining, the structure began to weaken under stress, and finally snapped. Zone E was completely destroyed and it caused a giant earthquake that damaged the facilities. The earthquake began to tear the planets crust apart, and the mining facilities were under danger of collapse. All comunications to Homeworld had been destroyed and the miners needed to evacuate as soon as possible...

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There are 4 Zones: I, II, III, and E.

Zone I is the Mining Zone, located deep in the lower mantle. Here, most of the mining for minerals is done. This zone was the least affected by the earthquake. Gems that start here must be very heat-resistant.

Zone II is the Engineering Zone, located in the upper mantle. Here, the technology used to mine is built. This zone was minorly affected by the earthquake.

Zone III is the Managment Zone, located in the lower crust. Here, managment of the mining done takes place. This zone was majorly affected by the earthquake.

Zone E was the Exit Zone, located in the crust. Here, the passageways for entering and exiting are located. This zone was destroyed by the earthquake.

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Homeworld had set up a transport system on the crust, but it had been destroyed. However, there is an emergency commucinator installed on the moon of the planet.