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You are Commander of Project Moonbase, NASA's long-tange plan to colonize Earth's moon. From your multi-million dollar annual budgets, you must establish a base, then manage it's growth into a full-fledged, independent colony. With savvy (and luck), you may create a self-sufficient city on the Moon, but not without adeptly handling the myriad leadersip problems in this highly-charged political and harsh physical environment.
NASA modeling at your command
Select and clear a site for the Lunar colony ... build landing pads ... erect habitat modules ... set up power stations and grids ... create mining and processing facilities ... supply life essential life-support services to the colonists. Comprehensive socio- and econometric models from KDT Industries - a NASA contractor - animate and enliven your base.
Explore and exploit the Moon's surface
Explore the lunar surface for new mining sites. Process the raw materials you find into oxygen, water and helium-3, then use them internally or sell them to Mars missions. Build hotels for fat cats from Earth. Profits ventures like these can free you from Earth's purse strings - you might even want to declare independence!
Air leak in solar station #3
Pressure loss ... radiation leaks ... power outages! Any accident can break your tenuous hold on this hostile firface. Can yyou cope with nuclear contamination, solar flares, and meteor showers fast enough to save the colony?
Will Project Moonbase flourish or die, Commander?