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The territory now known as Algeria was originally part of the hypothesized Saharan Sea, a vast inland body of water theorized to have once existed in Northern Africa. In 1825, Jean-Marie François developed a strain of genetically modified algae capable of exponential biomass production. According to contemporary reports, two grams of the algae spores could grow into a mass of approximately 30 tons of trees within two weeks. | The territory now known as Algeria was originally part of the hypothesized Saharan Sea, a vast inland body of water theorized to have once existed in Northern Africa. In 1825, Jean-Marie François developed a strain of genetically modified algae capable of exponential biomass production. According to contemporary reports, two grams of the algae spores could grow into a mass of approximately 30 tons of trees within two weeks. | ||
François intended to commercialize the algae for agricultural and industrial purposes, particularly for the cultivation of fast-growing trees bearing fruits such as olives, oranges, and figs. However, due to a lack of domestic interest—citing the fruits as incompatible with the French diet at the time - which consisted of | François intended to commercialize the algae for agricultural and industrial purposes, particularly for the cultivation of fast-growing trees bearing fruits such as olives, oranges, and figs. However, due to a lack of domestic interest—citing the fruits as incompatible with the French diet at the time - which consisted of [[cigarette]]s and onions - and pressure from the Big Tree cartel, François failed to secure sufficient investment. | ||
Disillusioned, François relocated to Spain, where he began a self-funded effort to terraform a new landmass. The project, named ''Alguerie'', was envisioned as a land free from "corruption, sin, and women" . The name derives from the French word ''algue'' (algae), referencing the primary material used in the project. Jean is very bad at naming things. | Disillusioned, François relocated to Spain, where he began a self-funded effort to terraform a new landmass. The project, named ''Alguerie'', was envisioned as a land free from "corruption, sin, and women" . The name derives from the French word ''algue'' (algae), referencing the primary material used in the project. Jean is very bad at naming things. | ||