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Project Status: Ongoing FAILED
Description:
Project OMEGA is a top secret scientific-military initiative which would, if successful, enable us to create and access exodimensional recreational and living spaces for military and civilian use in the event of a war or natural disaster. The details of the project are heavily classified.
Facilities:
The primary research, construction, and testing needed for Project OMEGA is occurring at a warehouse complex in Lost Cabin, Wyoming currently owned by Atlantis Shipping, Inc. Atlantis Shipping has approved the use of its facilities for this purpose, which were chosen for their remoteness and lack of importance to the company and our national security interests.
Timeline:
Project OMEGA was approved by President Ronald Reagan in 1982, and initial testing was carried out that same year at Los Alamos and Oak Ridge National Laboratories under the direction of Dr. Kyle Exiss. Following the success of small-scale testing, construction and testing of a working full-size prototype began in 1984 at the Lost Cabin warehouses.
Due to unforeseen difficulties in creating a working prototype and various hardware problems, prototype testing has gone on for much longer than initially expected. As of this writing, the next full-scale test, the nineteenth, is scheduled to occur on September 29, 1987, although it could happen earlier.
After a successful full-scale test of the prototype, final safety checks will occur before the project is available for emergency military use.
In its current form, Project OMEGA is not intended for long-term military or any public use before sufficient experiments are conducted to determine the long-term stability of the complex created and accessed by the project. Once the experiments are complete, the project will be announced to the public and construction of portals will begin in major US cities. The government will encourage the sale and use of housing units to be constructed within the complex.
Update (10/17/1987)
As of 10/17/1987, the project has been abandoned for a variety of reasons. These include a series of earthquakes which have occurred near to the project’s location, which have damaged the equipment severely. In addition, due to the times of the earthquakes nearly perfectly matching up with recent successful tests of the prototype, it is believed that the success itself has influenced, if not caused, the earthquakes.
In addition, the failure of Test FS-19-3 resulted in an explosion which severely damaged and destroyed large portions of the equipment required for the project. Replacing the components is expected to take several months, if not years, and is expected to have a prohibitive cost attached.
To: Dr. Robert C. Duncan (************@*********.gov)
From: Dr. Steven J. Adams (*********@*********.gov)
Subject: Project Omega
Date: 08/27/1987
Director,
I am emailing you with an update on Project Omega. We believe that we are on the verge of a breakthrough with our upcoming test, and are thus requesting an increase in the funding allocated to the project.
While similar claims have been made in the past by members of the Omega team and by my predecessors, I can promise you that this time the claim and request is well-founded. The reasons for this is a proposed shift in our project’s means of achieving its objective and a corresponding shift in the technology used.
While the goal of the project—creating exodimensional spaces for military and civilian use—will not be changed, almost everything else will be. Since the project’s creation, the means we have tried to use to achieve this is creating our own “pocket dimension”, accessible through the Project Omega equipment. However, this has consistently failed, leading us to propose a new approach.
Recent work by Dr. K. V. Miller, a person not affiliated with this project, suggests the existence of another dimension parallel to our own. It should be much easier to access this dimension than attempting to create our own.
Although such a large shift in the project’s goal—accessing an already-existing dimension instead of creating our own—will certainly result in us having to acquire and build new technology, we believe that we can cut down on those numbers by repurposing large amounts of what we currently have.
Thank you for your attention.
Dr. Steven J. Adams
Director, Project Omega
Test: FS-19
Model tested: Omega Reality-Piercing System (ORPS)—model XIV
Date: September 7, 1987
8:03:23 AM: Project leadership gives the go-ahead for the test. Systems check begins.
8:09:34 AM: ORPS cooling system activated.
8:32:54 AM: A leak is detected in one of the coolant pipes. Test temporarily suspended.
8:58:32 AM: Leak patched.
9:41:08 AM: All systems found to be operational. ORPS warm-up begins. Generators turned on.
9:46:08 AM: ORPS activated. Test begins.
9:46:09 AM: Power shifts to generators. The area behind the ORPS begins to distort when seen through the device.
9:46:13 AM: ORPS begins to emit an incredibly bright light. Measurements show below-expected current in wires providing magnetic stabilizers. Current is at 99.99999% of expected current.
9:46:17 AM: ORPS begins slightly shaking.
9:46:19 AM: The light ORPS is emitting slightly dissipates, revealing what is believed to be a parallel dimension (later designated D-2).
9:46:20 AM: Power supply from Generator #9 cut off. ORPS shuts down. Power supply returns to local grid.
To: Dr. Robert C. Duncan (************@*********.gov)
From: Dr. Steven J. Adams (*********@*********.gov)
Subject: Project Omega
Date: 9/8/1987
Director,
We are pleased to report that Test FS-19 of the ORPS was a partial success. Based off of footage and measurements collected during the test, we are extremely confident that, for a split second, we accessed a parallel dimension (currently designated as D-2). A photograph of the dimension is attached to this email.
As of this writing, a second test, designated Test FS-19-2, is to be conducted in a week. While the ORPS did shut down prematurely due to a loss of power from one of the generators, we believe that we know what caused the problem and can fix it with available resources.
There is one other thing you might want to know. Shortly after the test was shut down, our sensors detected a minor earthquake occurring in the general area of the project’s location, which one member of our research staff believes is connected to the opening of the portal. However, there is no definitive evidence linking the earthquake to the test, and if it is connected, the earthquake was extremely small (approximately a 2 on the Richter scale).
If you have any concerns, please let me know.
Dr. Steven J. Adams
Director, Project Omega
Test: FS-19-2
Model tested: Omega Reality-Piercing System (ORPS)—model XIV
Date: September 18, 1987
10:32:08 AM: Project leadership gives the go-ahead for the test. Systems check begins.
10:33:42 AM: ORPS cooling system activated.
10:49:32 AM: All systems found to be operational. ORPS warm-up begins. Generators (regular and backup) turned on.
10:54:32 AM: ORPS activated. Test begins.
10:54:33 AM: Power shifts to generators. The area behind the ORPS begins to distort when seen through the device.
10:54:38 AM: ORPS begins to emit an incredibly bright light. Measurements show below-expected current in wires providing magnetic stabilizers. Current is at 99.99999% of expected current.
10:54:42 AM: ORPS begins slightly shaking.
10:54:44 AM: The light ORPS is emitting begins to dissipate, revealing what is believed to be a parallel dimension (later designated D-3). Noticeably, D-3 appears to be slightly unstable, with parts of it “glitching”.
10:54:45 AM: ORPS found to be stable. Test declared a success.
10:55:12 AM: Analysis begins on D-3.
10:55:13 AM: ORPS abruptly shuts off.
To: Dr. Robert C. Duncan (************@*********.gov)
From: Dr. Steven J. Adams (*********@*********.gov)
Subject: Project Omega
Date: 9/18/1987
Director,
I am pleased to inform you that Test FS-19-2 was a success. We have successfully accessed an alternate dimension (although, interestingly, it appears to be unstable and is not the same as D-2. A picture has been attached to this email). The portal was successfully maintained for almost half a minute—while this might not seem like much, this is an extremely long period of time.
However, I am beginning to have several doubts regarding this project.
As you might remember, my previous email mentioned that shortly after the Test FS-19 was shut down, our sensors detected a minor earthquake. Similarly, shortly after the portal was successfully created, a second, more powerful earthquake occurred. I am now confident that these earthquakes are being caused by our project, and am concerned that another successful or partially successful test will result in a much stronger one which would damage the facility and could cause casualties (both among staff and the civilian population).
As a result, I am recommending that the project be postponed until this risk can be thoroughly considered and addressed.
Dr. Steven J. Adams
Director, Project Omega
To: Dr. Steven J. Adams (*********@*********.gov)
From: Dr. Robert C. Duncan (************@*********.gov)
Subject: Project Omega
Date: 9/19/1987
Dr. Adams,
Please continue with the project. We have already poured millions of dollars and days into it, and the results of the test have convinced the President that all that was worth it.
While the earthquake situation is certainly interesting, I would like to remind you that we chose the location for the project due to its isolation and its lack of importance to the civilian population. Please also remember that if the project is successful, it could save millions of lives.
Dr. Robert C. Duncan
Director, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
Test: FS-19-3
Model tested: Omega Reality-Piercing System (ORPS)—model XIV
Date: September 21, 1987
2:55:41 AM: Project leadership, by a narrow vote, gives the go-ahead for the test. Systems check begins.
2:58:23 AM: ORPS cooling system activated.
3:12:02 PM: All systems found to be operational. ORPS warm-up begins. Generators (regular and backup) turned on.
3:17:02 PM: ORPS activated. Test begins.
3:17:03 PM: Power shifts to generators. The area behind the ORPS begins to distort when seen through the device.
3:17:08 PM: ORPS begins to emit an incredibly bright light. Measurements show below-expected current in wires providing magnetic stabilizers. Current is at 99.99999% of expected current.
3:17:12 PM: ORPS begins slightly shaking.
3:17:14 PM: The light ORPS is emitting begins to dissipate, revealing D-3. Interestingly, the dimension is no longer unstable.
3:17:23 PM: ORPS found to be stable. Test declared a success.
3:17:52 PM: Sensors detect a strong earthquake occurring. Research temporarily halted; project leadership does a quick vote and decides to leave the ORPS on. Earthquake stops by 3:18:10 PM.
3:18:12 PM: Two researchers enter D-3 through the ORPS. Measurements show below-expected current in wires providing magnetic stabilizers. Current is at 99.99995% of expected current.
3:20:19 PM: Measurements show below-expected current in wires providing magnetic stabilizers. Current is at 99% of expected current.
3:24:12 PM: Researchers return, and report that D-3 consists of a maze made up of what appear to be empty office rooms, similar to those found when the Project Omega facility was occupied. In an effort to determine the size of D-3, a research team of 7 people are sent into D-3.
3:24:32 PM: Measurements show below-expected current in wires providing magnetic stabilizers. Current is at 95% of expected current. Project leadership alerted, and vote to keep the test running.
3:24:41 PM: Measurements show below-expected current in wires providing magnetic stabilizers. Current is at 92% of expected current. Project leadership alerted, and vote to shut down the ORPS. However, the shutdown is delayed by the need to alert the research team inside.
3:24:47 PM: Measurements show below-expected current in wires providing magnetic stabilizers. Current is at 90% of expected current. An attempt is made to contact the research team in D-3 via a radio system, but the attempt fails. John Xione, a research assistant at the project, volunteers to go through the ORPS to tell them to get out. Contact is lost with him as soon as he enters.
3:25:32 PM: Measurements show below-expected current in wires providing magnetic stabilizers. Current is at 84% of expected current. In the hopes of retrieving the research team and Xione, the ORPS is reconnected to the power grid. The current decline is briefly halted, but resumes later.
3:27:44 PM: Measurements show below-expected current in wires providing magnetic stabilizers. Current is at 80% of expected current. In an attempt to keep the ORPS open for as long as possible, power begins to be rerouted from the interior magnetic stabilizers (which secure the portal) to the exterior magnetic stabilizers (which secure the equipment). As a result, the portal’s shape becomes irregular.
3:28:17 PM: Measurements show below-expected current in wires providing magnetic stabilizers. Current is at 73% of expected current. Project leadership holds a quick vote, and decides to abandon the rescue attempt. The priority becomes ending the test in a safe way with minimal casualties and damage to the ORPS.
3:28:24 PM: Measurements show below-expected current in wires providing magnetic stabilizers. Current is at 72% of expected current. The portal begins expanding, threatening the ORPS itself.
3:28:27 PM: Measurements show below-expected current in wires providing magnetic stabilizers. Current is at 71% of expected current. Though it is unknown who does it, a person in the control room, in an attempt to end the test and salvage the ORPS, redirects all available power (generators, backup generators, and what can be taken from the power grid) to the exterior magnetic stabilizers.
3:28:28 PM: Measurements show below-expected current in wires providing interior magnetic stabilizers. Current is at 0% of expected current. The portal expands to the exterior magnetic stabilizers, consuming the ORPS equipment used to produce it.
3:28:29 PM: Measurements show above-expected current in wires providing exterior magnetic stabilizers. Current is at 323% of expected current. The portal fully contracts before disappearing. Moments later, an electrical overload created by the power surge in the exterior magnetic stabilizers severely damages the ORPS. A local blackout is briefly created.
3:28:30 PM: An explosion, centered on the ORPS, occurs. It engulfs most of the facility, killing or wounding almost all of the project staff on site.
To: Dr. Robert C. Duncan (************@*********.gov)
From: Gary O. C. Stevens (***************@*********.gov)
Subject: Fuck you
Date: 9/22/1987
Director,
I am sending this email to report that Project Omega is finished for good. The facility is gone. Most of the staff are dead or wounded. I don’t know where Adams is, but I bet they’ll dig his body out of the rubble soon.
If you’re wondering what happened, we succeeded. We opened a portal to an alternate dimension. We spat in God’s face, and in return He nearly crushed us. A problem we didn’t notice and the hole we pierced in reality using a machine designed to do literally just that leveled an entire building.
I want you to know that, while what we did played a part in this, so did you. When Adams saw what happened, you pressured him to keep going. It’s all your fault. And when the media finds out what happened, I’ll be there to make sure they pin it all on you. I don’t care if I do down with you. You are responsible for at least 27 deaths and $50 million in property damage. I hope that you’re satisfied with the way you spent the taxpayers’ money.
And I hope that we—in particular, you—don’t try anything like this again. Because if we succeed, we’ll have cocked a loaded machine gun and stuck it up against our head. And if you dare try anything like this, I’ll be sure to tell the fucking New York Times how we spent money the people thought was going to more ordinary—smarter—research projects in making a hole in the fabric of space-time.
Gary Stevens
Unemployed
MISSING
Last seen on: Lost Cabin Road, Lost Cabin, WY
Wearing: Dark T-shirt, black pants, brown shoes
Cause of disappearance: Unknown. Seemed to simply disappear, along with his car, after turning a corner.
Original Author: Infinite Explorer
Rewritten By: RiverMan18
Image sources: www.thispersondoesnotexist.com and two different logos for the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
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