Torchwood: Terra Firma
February 3rd, 2012
Terra Firma Complex, England
It was in the beginning of February, 2012, that we finally got everything together for Terra Firma to go public. Torchwood and U.N.I.T. had built a complex of buildings that housed the Science department, Technology department, Space department, Medical department, visitor quarters, and the Political department. The complex also had an airstrip and various shaped and sized hangers.
The main team, that would be together most of the time, was Victoria Fox (23), who was in charge of the Political department, Luke Smith (22) was in charge of the Science department, Richard Denis (24) who was in charge of the Technology department, Clara Barton (25) who was in charge of the Medical department and Ivy Sato (20) was in charge of the Space department. Gregory Hunt (29) was in charge of security. Gregory was a computer genius with excellent skills in hacking.
I also had gotten Rani and Clyde to join as well, though Rani would be working under Clara Barton in the medical field and Clyde was working under Ivy Sato. Maria's father vetoed Maria working in Terra Firma until it was more well known and that the government would work. Maria was pissed off about it.
I faced the main team of Terra Firma. Jack was working with Torchwood on a mission that couldn't wait and Amelia was, yet again, at Sarah Jane's.
The Terra Firma team looked a bit nervous, and I didn't blame them. They were making history. "Alright. We're going to go on air in about ten minutes. Don't worry. None of you actually have to say something. It'll just be the Prime Minister and The Architect speaking. You just have to stand behind them and look good."
"But what if-" Luke started.
"Luke, everything will work out. We've worked too hard for it not to."
"Places everyone!" Came the call.
"You'll do great." I said, smiling. Luke gave a hesitant smile back before going with the rest of his team to where he was supposed to be standing. I wasn't going to be on camera, thank goodness. I was more of the behind-the-scenes person.
"And we're on!"
"You're all probably wondering what happened now." Said the Prime Minister to the cameras. "This is an important announcement. Last November we were contacted by the leader of The Shadow Proclamation. The Shadow Proclamation is, basically, outer state police force. The Architect, the leader of The Shadow Proclamation, contacted the United Nations to tell us that we now classify as a level six planet. That means that we are a fully developed planet that knows about other lifeforms."
"The Architect went on to say that in order to register our planet with The Shadow Proclamation, we have to create an planet-wide government. Before you all start yelling, we compromised. Our governments by country will still be allowed to exist and allowed to have armies. Though, every government has to follow the decisions of our new government."
"This government will have the power to create treaties and alliances with other lifeforms. They will also be in charge of how many aliens can be on Earth at a single time, until we are more used to the fact that their are, in fact, aliens. This new government will be run by young adults."
"Most adult politicians, as you are well aware, are majorly corrupt and would not be able to handle this new type of government. Behind me are the central leaders of this new government. Victoria Fox, age 23, is in charge of the Political department. Luke Smith, 22, is in charge of the Science department. Richard Denis, 24, is in charge of the Technology department. Clara Barton, 25, is in charge of the Medical department. Ivy Sato, 20, is in charge of the Space department and Gregory Hunt, age 29, is in charge of security."
"These brilliant young men and women are the central leaders of Earth's first planet-wide government, Terra Firma!"
Terra Firma, Meeting room A
There was an long oval shaped white table in the meeting room. The table sat ten, but only seven chairs were full today.
At the head of the table was Victoria Fox. Then continuing clockwise was Luke Smith. Clara Barton was next. After Clara was Richard Denis. Counter clockwise, starting after Victoria was Gregory Hunt and then Ivy Sato. I sat next to Ivy, leaving four empty chairs at the other end of the table.
"That wasn't too bad." Clara said, twirling her pencil between her fingers.
"At least we didn't have to say anything." Gregory said, leaning back in his chair.
"Thank God." Clara agreed.
"Okay. Lets start the meeting." Victoria said, and everyone looked at her. "We already have massive amounts of requests from other species saying they either want to send a delegation to Earth to or to visit."
"Already?" Ivy asked. "We only made it official that we are a level six planet two hours ago."
Victoria looked at me and I spoke up. "Yes, but since we have had dealings with many of the other species before hand, they are excited to finally be able to visit Earth."
"Dealings?" Asked Gregory.
"Yes. Sometimes someone would crash land on Earth, or get lost and we would help them back home. Or they are civilizations helped by The Doctor and found out that he likes to hang out on Earth and wants to extend their thanks by sending a delegation to Earth."
"The Doctor?" Victoria asked. "He's like you, isn't he."
"Yes. He is a Time Lord. He travels in space and time saving planets and civilizations."
"That sounds wonderful." Ivy said. "No wonder we have had massive amounts of requests to visit Earth."
"We have the Drahvins, who live on Drahva. Inter Minorians, who live on Inter Minor. The Vogans who live on Voga. Minyans who live on Minyos. Diplosians who live on Diplos, Anethan, who live on , who live on Tigella. Chimerons who live on Chumeria. And the Jadoon, who work for the Shadow Proclamation. I would go through the entire list but we don't exactly have time." As I finished everyone was staring at me. "What?" I asked. "I am a Time Lord. You've met and are friendly with an alien. You'll be fine."
"You look human." Protested Clara.
"And that is the thinking that will be your downfall." I said. "If you can get past the alien part and focus on being friendly, you might actually get something done."
"What about your planet?" Richard asked, generally curious. "Are your people sending a delegation?"
"Bad move." Luke murmured to him.
"It's alright Luke." I told him gently. "They should know anyway." I paused. "There was a war."
That was all it took for Richard to look guilty that he brought it up. He recognized that I talked of the Time Lord planet past tense. "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know."
"It's okay Richard. You weren't aware of what happened. So," I said, changing the subject. "Who's delegation should we invite first?"
New Torchwood Complex, outside Cardiff
The main building was complete but there was still four buildings under construction and one building underground being constructed. The main building was were all the offices and meeting rooms were. The other four were training facilities, medical facilities, visitor complex and an hangar and runway. The underground building was for prisoners and the morgue.
I walked to my office on the top floor. Jack and I actually shared an office. "Hey Jack." I said as I entered, took my coat off and hung it up on the coat rack.
"How was the meeting after the broadcast?"
"They're a little overwhelmed by how many other species wants to visit and make alliances with Earth. Apparently the fact that The Doctor is protecting Earth and considering how many invasions we stopped, other species that The Doctor have saved want to finally see Earth. Our enemies will certainly be trying to stop Terra Firma from happening."
Jack got up and came over to me. "Will we be able to help?"
"I don't know. It's not my decision, but I'm not sure how we can possibly help without the Tardis."
Jack smirked. "Then we'll just have to create spaceships. We already have eleven other Valiant's in the process of being built, but those don't go in space."
"Jack, do I want to know what you have planned?"
"Probably not." Jack said, kissing me. "But we can do work later. Right now I want to spend time with my wife."
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