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In 2155, the corporation Interstellar Prison Facilities or IPF, was established with the goal of creating prison colonies for the extraction of resources. The plan was to utilize prisoners for dangerous and often fatal mining operations on planets outside Sol, as these individuals were deemed expendable. | In 2155, the corporation Interstellar Prison Facilities or IPF, was established with the goal of creating prison colonies for the extraction of resources. The plan was to utilize prisoners for dangerous and often fatal mining operations on planets outside Sol, as these individuals were deemed expendable. | ||
Construction on the first colony's megaship, named The Horsemen, began a year later in 2156. The ship was designed to accommodate 4000 | Construction on the first colony's megaship, named The Horsemen, began a year later in 2156. The ship was designed to accommodate 4000 prisoners in sleeper pods and a crew of 250. It was also equipped to carry all the necessary materials and equipment to establish a colony with mining operations on a planet. | ||
Sleeper pods, a precursor to the more advanced cryogenic stasis pods, were used to induce a deep sleep state through lower temperatures and chemicals. However, this technology was considered inhumane as it resulted in nightmares and, in some cases, insanity when used for extended periods. For some unknown reason, sometimes dreams could move over from one person to another and even change their beliefs on a fundamental level. | Sleeper pods, a precursor to the more advanced cryogenic stasis pods, were used to induce a deep sleep state through lower temperatures and chemicals. However, this technology was considered inhumane as it resulted in nightmares and, in some cases, insanity when used for extended periods. For some unknown reason, sometimes dreams could move over from one person to another and even change their beliefs on a fundamental level. | ||