Just got this from the folks at Tabula Rasa!

Stephen Colbert is saving humanity by having his DNA digitized and sent into space on the Tabula Rasa Immortality Drive.

This Thursday, Sept 18, 2008, tune into Comedy Central to watch General British, Tabula Rasa's own Richard Garriott, on "The Colbert Report" discussing Operation Immortality and Stephen Colbert's ultimate contribution to humanity. And, of course, there is still plenty of time for you to contribute by having your DNA immortalized alongside Stephen's.

Over the next two weeks, four lucky Tabula Rasa players will be selected to have their own DNA sequenced and recorded on the Tabula Rasa Immortality Drive, which will be stored on the International Space Station when Richard visits in October. But wait, there's more-when you play the game you will receive an in-game working model of the rocket that will send Stephen's DNA into space. Pretend you are a Soyuz control center technician and have your own liftoff!

If you don't have an account, download the free trial here to create an account, play now, and qualify to become immortal. Also, go to OperationImmortality.com to vote on humankind's greatest achievements.

Play Tabula Rasa and join Stephen Colbert in space!

"The Colbert Report" airs on Comedy Central, immediately following the "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" at 11:30 pm / 10:30 pm CT.

Good luck with the....digitzing.