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| ==== First Contact ==== | ==== First Contact ==== | ||
| - | **342 PT** - First sentient alien species, who refer to themselves as the Fless, are discovered on a terraformed world, and their language painstakingly decoded. A late-iron age species, they report having been altered by the terraforming process about 90 years prior. Investigation by Imperial scientists discover that viral RNA mutagens released by the probes, originally designed to help Terran life cope with the terraforming process, instead forcibly altered the native planetary life to adapt to the atmospheric conditions generated by the probes. The Fless are deemed inferior by surveyors, designated lesser caste and subsumed into a protectorate under human governors. A similar pattern follows for many of the other alien races encountered by humanity going forward. | + | **342 PT** - First sentient alien species, who refer to themselves as the Fless, are discovered on a terraformed world, and their language painstakingly decoded. A late-iron age species, they report having been altered by the terraforming process about 90 years prior. Investigation by Imperial scientists discover that viral RNA mutagens released by the probes, originally designed to help Terran life cope with the terraforming process, instead forcibly altered the native planetary life to adapt to the atmospheric conditions generated by the probes. The timid Fless are deemed weak by surveyors, designated lesser caste and subsumed into a protectorate under human governors. A similar pattern follows for many of the other alien races encountered by humanity going forward. |
| **350 PT** - Etamin (Gamma Draconis), the tenth system with a successful human colony is discovered, 155 light-years from Sol. It is quickly invaded and brought under the authority of the Solar Council. | **350 PT** - Etamin (Gamma Draconis), the tenth system with a successful human colony is discovered, 155 light-years from Sol. It is quickly invaded and brought under the authority of the Solar Council. | ||
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| ===== Terra Ascendant ===== | ===== Terra Ascendant ===== | ||
| - | **475 PT** - After the discovery and domination of a second alien species, the Yunt, the Polity of Sol renames itself the Terran [[Ascendancy]], and styles itself as benevolent humanity shepherding the lesser species of the galaxy into its vision of the future. | + | **475 PT** - After the discovery and domination of a second alien species, the Yunt, the Polity of Sol renames itself the Terran [[Ascendancy]], and styles itself as benevolent humanity shepherding the other species of the galaxy into its vision of the future. |
| **490 PT** - Terraforming of Terra completes, but the ecosphere remains poor. While the surface is now habitable, it remains a shadow of its former abundance. | **490 PT** - Terraforming of Terra completes, but the ecosphere remains poor. While the surface is now habitable, it remains a shadow of its former abundance. | ||
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| ===== The Elysian Revelation ===== | ===== The Elysian Revelation ===== | ||
| - | **1800 PT** - The elysians, hailing from well beyond the Ascendancy's borders, have been an unseen presence in Terran space for some time. They have used their [[elysian psionic paths|psionic powers]] to infiltrate numerous worlds, and have identified a number of slave or protectorate species who they consider to be candidates for enlightenment and protection. Under Elysian guidance and support, and with the tactical advantage provided by their network of [[Nexus Tree|Nexus Trees]], these species rebel and secede to the Elysian [[Commonality]]. The Ascendancy Council is furious, but their forces are spread too thin to provide any coherent opposition. | + | **1800 PT** - The Elysians, hailing from well beyond the Ascendancy's borders, have been an unseen presence in Terran space for some time. They have used their [[elysian psionic paths|psionic powers]] to infiltrate numerous worlds, and have identified a number of protectorate species who they consider to be candidates for enlightenment and protection. Under Elysian guidance and support, and with the tactical advantage provided by their network of [[Nexus Tree|Nexus Trees]], these species rebel and secede to the Elysian [[Commonality]]. The Ascendancy Council is furious, but their forces are spread too thin to provide any coherent opposition. |
| **1816 PT** - [[Advanced Armaments]] is founded to meet the growing demand for weapons as the Ascendancy prepares for hostilities against defectors to the Elysians. | **1816 PT** - [[Advanced Armaments]] is founded to meet the growing demand for weapons as the Ascendancy prepares for hostilities against defectors to the Elysians. | ||
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| ==== The Corporate Era ==== | ==== The Corporate Era ==== | ||
| - | **2640 PT** - A loosely-bound network of "problem-solvers", usually independant crews of small, but fast ships that perform contract jobs for money, congeal into the [[Clearance Organisation]]. Its stated purpose is to offer a framework for these independent crews to get work in a more structured manner. It quickly becomes a clearing house of sorts for various bounties, contracts and requests for missions or items to be "acquired" - for money. | + | **2640 PT** - A loosely-bound network of "problem-solvers", usually independent crews of small, but fast ships that perform contract jobs for money, congeal into the [[Clearance Organisation]]. Its stated purpose is to offer a framework for these independent crews to get work in a more structured manner. It quickly becomes a clearing house of sorts for various bounties, contracts and requests for missions or items to be "acquired" - for money. |
| **2704PT** - [[Rastan Particles]] first detected, in the America Nebula. These strangely elongated particles can be used to significantly boost the efficiency of powered devices and systems. GES immediately commissions a fleet of ships to collect substantial quantities of the particle for further research. | **2704PT** - [[Rastan Particles]] first detected, in the America Nebula. These strangely elongated particles can be used to significantly boost the efficiency of powered devices and systems. GES immediately commissions a fleet of ships to collect substantial quantities of the particle for further research. | ||
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| **2800 PT** - Warp drives are now capable of travel at 10000c | **2800 PT** - Warp drives are now capable of travel at 10000c | ||
| - | **3200 PT** - Scout ships of unknown design appear over a number of fringe worlds. They announce themselves as the vanguard of the Tulaki [[Dominion]], spread knowledge of their culture and religion, and urge the populace to join them or face conquest. | + | **3200 PT** - [[lore:Herald of the Path|Scout ships of unknown design appear over a number of fringe worlds]]. They announce themselves as the vanguard of the Tulaki [[Dominion]], spread knowledge of their culture and religion, and urge the populace to join them or face conquest. |
| ===== First Tulaki Invasion ===== | ===== First Tulaki Invasion ===== | ||
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| **3348 PT** - Scientists working for a small biotech company at the fringe of human space finally crack the cybernetics interface problem, and are able to develop cybernetic implants that can interface reliably with organic neural systems. In the chaos of the war this development is not noticed on the governmental scale, and the company is quickly surrounded by and finally purchased by a network of evangelical cyber-enthusiasts who take full ownership of the technology and control its use. | **3348 PT** - Scientists working for a small biotech company at the fringe of human space finally crack the cybernetics interface problem, and are able to develop cybernetic implants that can interface reliably with organic neural systems. In the chaos of the war this development is not noticed on the governmental scale, and the company is quickly surrounded by and finally purchased by a network of evangelical cyber-enthusiasts who take full ownership of the technology and control its use. | ||
| - | **3370 PT** - The rolling juggernaut of the Tulaki Invasion, and apparent lack of protection from the Ascendancy, unites a number of fringe worlds to form the Free Union of Sovereign Worlds, who band together for self-defence from both the Tulaki and the Ascendancy. [[The Free Union]] re-purposes a network of trade freighters and independent ships into a guerilla force that disrupts supply lines and hampers the Tulaki advance. | + | **3370 PT** - The rolling juggernaut of the Tulaki Invasion, and apparent lack of protection from the Ascendancy, unites a number of fringe worlds to form the Free Union of Sovereign Worlds, who band together for self-defence from both the Tulaki and the Ascendancy. The [[Free Union]] re-purposes a network of trade freighters and independent ships into a guerilla force that disrupts supply lines and hampers the Tulaki advance. |
| **3386 PT** - The [[Corporeal Perfection Syndicate]], now the sole source of mostly reliable cybernetics, declares itself sovereign, makes contact with the Tulaki and begins selling cybernetic implants to both sides of the conflict. These implants are in high demand by high-value individuals who have been injured or maimed in the conflict. Although the process is 99% reliable, some implants still fail, occasionally causing additional neurological damage. | **3386 PT** - The [[Corporeal Perfection Syndicate]], now the sole source of mostly reliable cybernetics, declares itself sovereign, makes contact with the Tulaki and begins selling cybernetic implants to both sides of the conflict. These implants are in high demand by high-value individuals who have been injured or maimed in the conflict. Although the process is 99% reliable, some implants still fail, occasionally causing additional neurological damage. | ||
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| **3410 PT** - GES announce an accord with the Dominion to provide power generation and supply within their conquered territory. Although peace now exists between the Factions, the complexity of the published deal suggests at least some cooperation and talks prior to the cease-fire of 3408. | **3410 PT** - GES announce an accord with the Dominion to provide power generation and supply within their conquered territory. Although peace now exists between the Factions, the complexity of the published deal suggests at least some cooperation and talks prior to the cease-fire of 3408. | ||
| - | **3434 PT** - Dominion Gateway technology reverse-engineered by the other factions. These gateways allow for the creation of wormholes between fixed points. The wormholes must be stabilised by built structures and require a stable power supply. The power requirements scale exponentially with wormhole size and distance, limiting the usefulness of the technology beyond the transportation of people and small amounts of materials. | + | **3434 PT** - Dominion Gateway technology reverse-engineered by the other factions. These gateways allow for the instantaneous transfer of matter between fixed points. The gateways require built structures at both ends and require a stable power supply. The power requirements scale exponentially with gateway size and distance, limiting the usefulness of the technology beyond the transportation of people and small amounts of materials. |
| ===== Second Ascendancy-Dominion War ===== | ===== Second Ascendancy-Dominion War ===== | ||
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| ===== The Age of Unrest ===== | ===== The Age of Unrest ===== | ||
| - | **3472 PT** - Elysian efforts around the Lacerta Cluster result in five Free Union and seven Dominion worlds seceding to the Commonality.The Dominion has not had much contact with the Commonality prior to this point, and believes that the incident is a ruse by the Free Union to claim more space using the chaotic appearance of its internal structures as a bluff. Both sides mobilise occupying forces, and there are numerous skirmishes over known trade hubs and mining colonies throughout the Cluster. | + | **3572 PT** - Elysian efforts around the [[sector:Bleak Sector#Lacerta Cluster]] result in five Free Union and seven Dominion worlds seceding to the Commonality.The Dominion has not had much contact with the Commonality prior to this point, and believes that the incident is a ruse by the Free Union to claim more space using the chaotic appearance of its internal structures as a bluff. Both sides mobilise occupying forces, and there are numerous skirmishes over known trade hubs and mining colonies throughout the Cluster. |
| - | **3486 PT** - Information from the Ascendancy leaks to the Dominion concerning the presence of Elysian fleets and assets in the Lacerta Cluster, and the Dominion diverts its forces to eradicating any Elysian presence. | + | **3586 PT** - Information from the Ascendancy leaks to the Dominion concerning the presence of Elysian fleets and assets in the Lacerta Cluster, and the Dominion diverts its forces to eradicating any Elysian presence. |
| - | **3488 PT** - Diplomatic overtures from the Commonality are finally accepted by the Dominion, and an agreement is reached. Those who seceded from the Free Union and Dominion in the Lacerta Cluster are offered the chance to settle in Commonality space, or rejoin their previous Factions. | + | **3588 PT** - Diplomatic overtures from the Commonality are finally accepted by the Dominion, and an agreement is reached. Those who seceded from the Free Union and Dominion in the Lacerta Cluster are offered the chance to settle in Commonality space, or rejoin their previous Factions. |
| **3627 PT** - [[Spacer Collective]] ships are first encountered. Their small, agile ships are undetectable to most sensors. When approached, they rapidly retreat and seemingly vanish shortly afterwards. After the initial handful of encounters, these ships are spotted with increasing frequency, usually scanning inhabited worlds from a distance. | **3627 PT** - [[Spacer Collective]] ships are first encountered. Their small, agile ships are undetectable to most sensors. When approached, they rapidly retreat and seemingly vanish shortly afterwards. After the initial handful of encounters, these ships are spotted with increasing frequency, usually scanning inhabited worlds from a distance. | ||
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