This is mostly complete.
Basic R&D.
Master the technology to produce and
use cellular concrete.
Develop the technology of neutral
bouyancy water bag casting.
Design the hex module and its
production.
Begin the long term effort to resolve
political and economic issues.
This is currently in progress.
Cast a 4 foot 1/12 scale model for
about $30.
Monitor process for logistical and
other oversights.
Float and test in a small pool.
Cut open and look for structural
defects.
This is next on the radar horizon.
Cast a 12 foot ¼
scale model for about $400.
Monitor process for logistical and
other oversights.
Float and test in rural pond.
Put under long-term observation.
Maybe next year.
Cast full scale module for about
$6,000.
Rural property owner has agreed to
pay for materials, equipment rental.
Monitor process for logistical and
other oversights.
Leave in-ground, examine, some
testing of samples, etc.
Property owner takes posession for
storage building.
Debug the process of rough-finishing
the interior.
Put under long-term observation.
Way out yonder.
Cast 3 modules in Baja.
Launch in Sea of Cortez and couple.
Outfit as convenience store:
food,fuel,sundries.
Tow and anchor near commercial and
sport fishing.
Add further services: eg
shower,motel,cafe,bar.
Operate and study for a year or two.
Reinvest in more modules.
Fission then outfit and relocate half
to open sea (now it gets dangerous).
Known bad weather issues must be
first resolved, flag-of-convenience.
Tow or move with
parasails-per-module.
Setup wth minimal crew,lots of
safety,survival, rescue gear.
Operate the clone in open sea for a
year.
Study bad weather performance,
monitor for unforseen problems.
How can we offset operational
expenses with some profitable activity?
Put into service as unregulated
enterprise in international waters.
Any new bad weather, safety issues
must be first resolved.
Outfit as casino, hotel, restaurant,
bar and party space. Pirate motif.
Start to grow population of
'employees'.
Fend off regulatory attempts.
Make lots of money. Grow to several
acres.
Invest in defensive equipment.
Declare sovereignty.
How is this done? Better make some
friends in the UN first.
How can we make ourselves more
valuable to the US as an enterprise, than as deep-sea wreckage?
Mutual advantage is the best defense.