Idea for new mod. Alternate future...

I have an idea for a really great mod, which would basically replace the ancient age with the modern age, the medieval with the laser age, industrial with fission age, and modern with [insert far-future age name here]
I just love the modern age so much, that I think it's a crime not to be able to start with it, and proceed into the future.
This ofcourse will not be just a normal mod, but should be a scenario so all players start off with a few cities and with a basic trade network. Also we need every turn to be I year.
I am not planning on doing heavy modding any time soon, as I have practically stopped playing Civ3. I will continue play when the XP comes out, or at least the new editor (or for that fact, a really good mod).
If somebody is willing to make something like this, it might take a really long time, but It will really kick @$$.
Thanks for listening...

The era names could be:

Modern Age(start)
Fusion Age
Nano Age
Quantum Age

Of course, for the later ages some type of space travel would have to be simulated. Maybe they'll eventually come out with a way to do multiple maps, like Civ II Test of Time had. Then, a second map could represent the colonization of Alpha Centauri (again, like ToT).

There are already a number of good sci fi units available for at least a start.

Thanks for your feedback Ed!
Well, I think it's not the best, but it's necessary to ignore the space travel thing, cause there is now no way to simulate it without losing some important game elements.
I do think the first important thing to do to the game for this mod is to revamp the tech tree, and completely revamp the whole unit list. This would take a real long time, but would be really fun to play later...

Agreed, after the Modern age the unit and tech tree would have to be completely revamped. Maybe the space concept could be approximated using improvements, such as a Wonder called Space Elevator, or an improvement called Orbital Solar Array that increases production with no pollution, or something like that.