Request for Official Memorandum of Support for the "Dark Cross" Project – Presentation on August 15, 2025 (with a Visionary Move!) Dear Mr. Musk, xAI Team, and SpaceX Team,
I hope you are well and enjoying the preparations for the next launch – perhaps even with a bit of "space coffee" to keep you going! I hope my "checkmate" message didn’t discourage you but rather sharpened your decision to play the next game.
Here’s a new opportunity!
I am pleased to inform you that, with great dedication, I have completed the preparations for the presentation of the "Dark Cross" project, scheduled for August 15, 2025. Over the past 13 days, I have worked tirelessly like a true "space artist" – developing models, AutoCAD drawings, mock-ups, and documentation, all of which are now ready for your review in the attachments. I am eager to demonstrate how art and rockets can converge into an epic journey!
Despite this progress, I believe it is crucial for the further development of the project to receive an official memorandum of support from you. This document would be invaluable – both for ensuring technical feasibility and amplifying the emotional impact I aim to achieve (and perhaps even inspiring sponsors who value visionary ideas). I have attached all relevant materials for your consideration:
Importance of the Official Document
An official memorandum of support would be instrumental for:
Technical Feasibility: Formal confirmation of your resources and technical support is essential for advancing the project.
Emotional Impact: "Dark Cross" embodies deep visionary and spiritual significance, and your endorsement would elevate it to new heights – perhaps even to Mars!
A Key Interpretation: The Form as the Letter "X"
One particularly significant aspect of the project, which I must highlight, is the extent to which the existing form of the cross can be interpreted as the letter "X." In the second video depicting the cross in space, its rotating structure creates a striking visual similarity to the letter "X." This interpretation holds relevance for the following reasons:
Visual Similarity: The cross, with its intersecting lines, resembles the letter "X" as it rotates, a resemblance that could be intentionally emphasized to reflect the dual nature of the symbol – both religious and secular.
Symbolic Meaning of "X": The letter "X" carries rich symbolism, including the unknown, a critical point (as in "X marks the spot"), and universal connectivity. In the context of your project, this could represent the intersection of spirituality, art, and innovation, aligning with the ethos of xAI and SpaceX.
Dynamism and Transformation: As the cross rotates, its form shifts, allowing for multiple perspectives and interpretations. At certain moments, this rotation clearly evokes the letter "X," underscoring the symbol’s multifaceted meaning depending on viewpoint and context.
Universal Aspect: The letter "X" is widely used in mathematics, science, and technology as a symbol for the unknown or a key element, resonating with your visions of space and innovation, and creating a natural link to xAI and SpaceX.
This nuance could be especially powerful during the August 15 presentation, broadening the project’s appeal to include audiences inclined toward secular or technical interpretations while preserving its deep spiritual dimension. Moreover, the form’s resemblance to "X" fosters a natural connection to xAI, SpaceX, and your vision, Mr. Musk, where the letter "X" serves as a unifying thread, potentially amplifying the project’s global resonance.
Proposed Steps
I propose the following collaborative steps to bring the project to life:
Financial Support: The costs for a 1-meter model range between $150,000 and $300,000 (design, production, launch). This investment could be multiplied through the sale of souvenirs such as caps, t-shirts, backpacks, and hoodies, especially if the project gains global traction.
Artist Compensation: Should the project receive official support, I view my compensation (for effort, materials, and vision) as part of a broader plan to strengthen my position in communication with you and the wider public. Above all, I see it as an expression of respect for my work, which I deeply appreciate.
Technical Resources: Provision of expert staff, equipment, and infrastructure for realization.
Publicity: Media coverage and promotion – perhaps even a tweet from you, Mr. Musk, to capture worldwide attention?
Preliminary Message and Meeting
As a basis for the memorandum, I propose the already considered preliminary message, which, with your signature and seal, would gain official authority. I also request a meeting with you or representatives of xAI/SpaceX to discuss the project directly – perhaps over a virtual "space chat"? I believe this would accelerate the process and solidify our collaboration.
Conclusion and Vision
I hold deep admiration for your ambitious projects, in which I have found kindred energy and inspiration. I am overjoyed to work on "Dark Cross" from small Serbia and consider it a privilege to offer you the chance for a new chess game! I stand by my vision: in 10 years, "Dark Cross" has the potential to achieve a greater impact than Starlink, particularly due to its flexibility in engaging the public in BRICS/A countries. If the project expands into a second phase with electronic communication via mobile devices worldwide, its commercial potential would be immeasurable – a fact that doesn’t require a chess master to assess! The funds mentioned would greatly enhance my outreach to you and the broadest audience, but above all, I perceive this as a gesture of deep respect for my work, for which I express my heartfelt gratitude.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. I look forward to your positive response and collaboration. With two days remaining to refine the details, let’s stay in touch! "Dark Cross" in the universe has the potential to endure – and I am overjoyed to be creating it from small Serbia.
Sincerely,
Nikola Rikanović
August 13, 2025
