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   * 2050, Earth, Sol--The human population reaches 20 billion.   * 2050, Earth, Sol--The human population reaches 20 billion.
   * 2050, Earth, Sol--Firearms reach their highest popularity.   * 2050, Earth, Sol--Firearms reach their highest popularity.
-  * 2064, Luna, Sol--The Pacific Bloc establishes the first permanent lunar colony.+  * 2064, Luna, Sol--The ​[[Pacific Bloc]] establishes the first permanent lunar colony.
   * 2073, Mars, Sol--The first permanent manned Martian outposts are established. ​   * 2073, Mars, Sol--The first permanent manned Martian outposts are established. ​
   * 2073, Earth, Sol--The United Administrators are established.   * 2073, Earth, Sol--The United Administrators are established.
-  * 2080, Callisto, Sol--The American States establish the first Jovian colony on Callisto.+  * 2080, Callisto, Sol--The ​[[American States]] establish the first Jovian colony on Callisto.
  
 ===== The 22nd Century ===== ===== The 22nd Century =====
-  * 2106, Sol--The Indo-African government announces the invention of the [[Mass Reactor|mass reactor]].+  * 2106, Sol--The ​[[Indo-African ​League|Indo-African]] ​government announces the invention of the [[Mass Reactor|mass reactor]].
   * 2110, Sol--The Ulysses goes on a grand tour of the Sol system.   * 2110, Sol--The Ulysses goes on a grand tour of the Sol system.
   * 2117, Kurg, Tinnale--Krazhe the Wise discovers gunpowder, which is put to use by the army of the Kell clan. The Black Wars begin.   * 2117, Kurg, Tinnale--Krazhe the Wise discovers gunpowder, which is put to use by the army of the Kell clan. The Black Wars begin.
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   * * 2304, Naria--The Nariac Domain declares its independence.   * * 2304, Naria--The Nariac Domain declares its independence.
   * * 2308, Old Space--The Thuldans launch a massive campaign against the Terran Empire.   * * 2308, Old Space--The Thuldans launch a massive campaign against the Terran Empire.
-  * * 2310, Liber--StarMech declares its independence.+  * * 2310, Liber--[[starmech_collective|StarMech]] declares its independence.
   * * 2311, Old Space--The Terran Empire proposes a cease-fire.   * * 2311, Old Space--The Terran Empire proposes a cease-fire.
   *    * 
 ==== The Interbellum ==== ==== The Interbellum ====
-  * * 2312, Earth, Sol--The Treaty of Earth is signed, ending the Second ​Galactic War and recognizing 26 stellar nations, including the Terran Empire'​s successor, the Union of Sol.+  * * 2312, Earth, Sol--The ​[[Treaty of Earth]] is signed, ending the First Galactic War and recognizing 26 stellar nations, including the Terran Empire'​s successor, the [[Union of Sol]].
   * * 2312, Old Space--The maximum stardrive range is improved from 25 to 50 light-years.   * * 2312, Old Space--The maximum stardrive range is improved from 25 to 50 light-years.
-  * * 2314, The Verge--Scouts from StarMech explore the region.+  * * 2314, [[The Verge]]--Scouts from StarMech explore the region.
   * * 2314, Old Space--Insight is granted the opportunity to choose its own president.   * * 2314, Old Space--Insight is granted the opportunity to choose its own president.
   * * 2314-15, Old Space--The Cyko Riots break out.   * * 2314-15, Old Space--The Cyko Riots break out.
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   * * 2315-16, Corrivale--Scouts from StarMech survey the system.   * * 2315-16, Corrivale--Scouts from StarMech survey the system.
   * * 2316, Aegis--The Orion League (Nation?) ship Marathon surveys the system and claims it for its parent nation.   * * 2316, Aegis--The Orion League (Nation?) ship Marathon surveys the system and claims it for its parent nation.
-  * * 2317, Jaeger--The Second Jaeger Conference. Delegates from the four nations establish a permanant ​governmental forum. +  * * 2317, Jaeger--The Second Jaeger Conference. Delegates from the four nations establish a permanent ​governmental forum. 
-  * * 2318, Old Space--The first true AI is activated.+  * * 2318, Old Space--The first true [[AI]] is activated.
   * * 2319, Corrivale--The Hatire Community purchases the rights to colonize Grith for 50 million Terran credits. ​   * * 2319, Corrivale--The Hatire Community purchases the rights to colonize Grith for 50 million Terran credits. ​
   * * 2319, Lucullus--Pierek Luce surveys the system for the Union of Sol.   * * 2319, Lucullus--Pierek Luce surveys the system for the Union of Sol.
-  * * 2321, Jaeger--The Orion Nation, the Free Kyrene Society, New Columbia and the Nordic Independent State form the Orion League.+  * * 2321, Jaeger--The Orion Nation, the Free Kyrene Society, New Columbia and the Nordic Independent State form the [[Orion League]].
   * * March-April 2321, Ignatius--An expedition from the Taurean Star Republic and the Thuldan Empire explores the system.   * * March-April 2321, Ignatius--An expedition from the Taurean Star Republic and the Thuldan Empire explores the system.
   * * 2322, Argos--A group of expatriates from New Columbia explores the system and settles it independently.   * * 2322, Argos--A group of expatriates from New Columbia explores the system and settles it independently.
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   * * 2330, Lison, Oberon--The first permanant living quarters on Lison are constructed.   * * 2330, Lison, Oberon--The first permanant living quarters on Lison are constructed.
   * * 2330, Old Space--Insight invents the mass transceiver.   * * 2330, Old Space--Insight invents the mass transceiver.
-  * * 2330, Old Space--The Death Oath memo is issued.+  * * 2330, Old Space--The Death Oath memo is issued ​by VoidCorp.
   * * 2330, Old Space--ZD582 24JON claims the Karnath system for VoidCorp.   * * 2330, Old Space--ZD582 24JON claims the Karnath system for VoidCorp.
   * * 2330, Bluefall, Aegis--Oil is discovered on Bluefall.   * * 2330, Bluefall, Aegis--Oil is discovered on Bluefall.
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   * * 2333, Ferrand, Dewi--Tensions rise in the Dreth colony as its citizens argue about what form of government to employ. Kathryn Barker goes missing, and the colony breaks apart into settlements on Amaethon'​s seven large moons.   * * 2333, Ferrand, Dewi--Tensions rise in the Dreth colony as its citizens argue about what form of government to employ. Kathryn Barker goes missing, and the colony breaks apart into settlements on Amaethon'​s seven large moons.
   * * February 2334, Coulomb--Lord Ngongwe'​s expedition arrives in Coulomb and claims the system for the Leodal States.   * * February 2334, Coulomb--Lord Ngongwe'​s expedition arrives in Coulomb and claims the system for the Leodal States.
-  * * 2334, Lison, Oberon--The lack of workers starts taking its toll on the rhodium mines. More than twelve of them are laying ​dorment ​at this time.+  * * 2334, Lison, Oberon--The lack of workers starts taking its toll on the rhodium mines. More than twelve of them are laying ​dormant ​at this time.
   * * 2334, Vieron--Sothvec Industries Survey Mission 5952 conducts a detailed survey of the system. ​   * * 2334, Vieron--Sothvec Industries Survey Mission 5952 conducts a detailed survey of the system. ​
   * * 2335, Tendril--Nova Station is completed.   * * 2335, Tendril--Nova Station is completed.
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   * * 2340, Talbott--John Talbott surveys the system at the behest of the Nariac Domain.   * * 2340, Talbott--John Talbott surveys the system at the behest of the Nariac Domain.
   * * 2340, Old Space--The SRA, the Borealis Republic and the Orlamu Theocracy come to an agreement. The SRA relinquishes part of its naming rights and takes along observers from both nations on its journey to Hammer'​s Star.   * * 2340, Old Space--The SRA, the Borealis Republic and the Orlamu Theocracy come to an agreement. The SRA relinquishes part of its naming rights and takes along observers from both nations on its journey to Hammer'​s Star.
-  * * February, 2341, Hammer'​s Star--The SRA arrives in Hammer'​s Star ane explores the system. The Borealins survey Spes, while the Orlamus head toward the Pit. Ultimately, both groups die when the Lightbringer is destroyed by the black hole, leaving the Borealins with no edible food.+  * * February, 2341, Hammer'​s Star--The SRA arrives in Hammer'​s Star and explores the system. The Borealins survey Spes, while the Orlamus head toward the Pit. Ultimately, both groups die when the Lightbringer is destroyed by the black hole, leaving the Borealins with no edible food.
   * * 2341, Hammer'​s Star--The Hammer Research Group explores the system.   * * 2341, Hammer'​s Star--The Hammer Research Group explores the system.
   * * August, 2341, Hammer'​s Star--A group of Borealins discovers the remains of the original expedition and reports back to the Republic with news of a habitable world.   * * August, 2341, Hammer'​s Star--A group of Borealins discovers the remains of the original expedition and reports back to the Republic with news of a habitable world.
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 ==== The Second Galactic War ==== ==== The Second Galactic War ====
-  * * 2346, Tau Ceti--The Mutant Uprising occurs, triggering the Second Galactic War.+  * * 2346, Tau Ceti--The Mutant Uprising occurs, triggering the [[Second Galactic War]].
   * * 2346, Bluefall, Aegis--Bluefall'​s population reaches one million.   * * 2346, Bluefall, Aegis--Bluefall'​s population reaches one million.
   * * 2346, Bluefall, Aegis--Jubilee Hughes is opened.   * * 2346, Bluefall, Aegis--Jubilee Hughes is opened.
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   * * January, 2351, Tendril--A StarMech supply convoy fails to arrive.   * * January, 2351, Tendril--A StarMech supply convoy fails to arrive.
   * * 2351, Hurricane, Ptolemy--The Workers'​ Colony of Ptolemy rebels after it learns of its parent state'​s concessions to VoidCorp.   * * 2351, Hurricane, Ptolemy--The Workers'​ Colony of Ptolemy rebels after it learns of its parent state'​s concessions to VoidCorp.
-  * * 2351, Old Space--Humanity ceases exploration. Its territory covers some 2,000 light-years.+  * * 2351, Old Space--**Humanity ceases exploration. Its territory covers some 2,000 light-years.**
   * * June, 2351, Tendril--Nova Station'​s comm relays are badly damaged in the Burn.   * * June, 2351, Tendril--Nova Station'​s comm relays are badly damaged in the Burn.
   * * 2353, Grith, Corrivale--Diamond Point is attacked by corsairs.   * * 2353, Grith, Corrivale--Diamond Point is attacked by corsairs.
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   * * 2361, Old Space--The three great alliances are formed.   * * 2361, Old Space--The three great alliances are formed.
   * * 2361, Algemron--The powers of Galvin and Alitar go to war.   * * 2361, Algemron--The powers of Galvin and Alitar go to war.
-  * * 2362, Old Space--The Hatire deploy a detachment of Mind Knights at the Battle of Morgan'​s Bluff.+  * * 2362, Old Space--The Hatire deploy a detachment of [[mindknight_advanced_class|Mind Knights]] at the Battle of Morgan'​s Bluff.
   * * 2362, Corrivale--Diamond Point'​s remaining Hatire colonists flee to Tendril and Oberon.   * * 2362, Corrivale--Diamond Point'​s remaining Hatire colonists flee to Tendril and Oberon.
-  * * 2363(? "140 years ago", poss. 2362 or 2361), I'krl Theocracy--The teln break free of n'sss control. 
   * * 2364, Lison, Oberon--The Lison workers'​ status as wage slaves becomes apparent.   * * 2364, Lison, Oberon--The Lison workers'​ status as wage slaves becomes apparent.
-  * * 2364, Known Space--The Exeat begins as Vurhyr Lhor and his gardhyi, teln and n'sss agents launch a coordinated infiltration of human space. They gather information on the cultures and societies of humans and their allies. 
   * * 2365, Lucullus--Solar aggressions against neighboring colonies stop.   * * 2365, Lucullus--Solar aggressions against neighboring colonies stop.
   * * 2367, Tendril--The Nova Station comm array is brought back online. The Verge learns of the Second Galactic War.   * * 2367, Tendril--The Nova Station comm array is brought back online. The Verge learns of the Second Galactic War.
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   * * 2369, Powder--Colonel Jane Merrick dies.   * * 2369, Powder--Colonel Jane Merrick dies.
   * * 2370, Old Space--Merrick'​s Personal Security Report makes its first transstellar publication.   * * 2370, Old Space--Merrick'​s Personal Security Report makes its first transstellar publication.
-  ​* * 2370, Hathorn--The Exeat'​s intelligence agents establish a number of secret bases in the system. +  * * 2372, Old Space--The Borealis Republic joins the [[FreeSpace Alliance]] after losing a chunk of its space to the Thuldans. 
-  ​* * 2372, Old Space--The Borealis Republic joins the FreeSpace Alliance after losing a chunk of its space to the Thuldans. +  * * 2372, Old Space--The ​[[profit_confederation|Profit alliance]] is formed.
-  * * 2372, Old Space--The Profit alliance is formed.+
   * * 2373, Lison, Oberon--A strike breaks out in a Tribon, then erupts into full-blown revolt. The Rigunmor rulers of Lison are massacred. The ULS is established as the new government.   * * 2373, Lison, Oberon--A strike breaks out in a Tribon, then erupts into full-blown revolt. The Rigunmor rulers of Lison are massacred. The ULS is established as the new government.
   * * 2374, Hurricane, Ptolemy--Cero Hellis kills Colonel Durenko and becomes Lord of Ptolemy.   * * 2374, Hurricane, Ptolemy--Cero Hellis kills Colonel Durenko and becomes Lord of Ptolemy.
-  * * 2375, Kendai--The Battle of Kendai is fought, during which the drivespace link to the Verge is destroyed. The Long Silence begins.+  * * 2375, Kendai--The Battle of Kendai is fought, during which the drivespace link to the Verge is destroyed. The [[Long Silence]] begins.
   * * 2377, Lucullus--The last Solar supply vessel reaches Lucullus.   * * 2377, Lucullus--The last Solar supply vessel reaches Lucullus.
   * * 2377, Aegis--Acting Governor Windsor-Lynn forms the BEACON project.   * * 2377, Aegis--Acting Governor Windsor-Lynn forms the BEACON project.
   * * 2380, Old Space--The Dreth Commonwealth fleet is defeated by the Rigunmors.   * * 2380, Old Space--The Dreth Commonwealth fleet is defeated by the Rigunmors.
-  * * 2381, Hathorn--Parak Martis and his colleagues arrive in-system aboard a destroyer with a klick escort. They set to work creating further infrastructure,​ including comm relays and additional habitats. 
   * * 2383, Galvin, Algemron--The Federal State of Algemron overthrows the original colonial government.   * * 2383, Galvin, Algemron--The Federal State of Algemron overthrows the original colonial government.
   * * 2383, Old Space--VoidCorp changes its species codes to mark all Old Earth life forms as unclaimed.   * * 2383, Old Space--VoidCorp changes its species codes to mark all Old Earth life forms as unclaimed.
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   * * September, 2388, Dewi--A fleet of eight Dreth vessels arrives in the system, carrying Joshua Kanar and several Dreth officials. ​   * * September, 2388, Dewi--A fleet of eight Dreth vessels arrives in the system, carrying Joshua Kanar and several Dreth officials. ​
   * * 2389, Dewi--Joshua Kanar goes into exile after being branded a traitor by his aides.   * * 2389, Dewi--Joshua Kanar goes into exile after being branded a traitor by his aides.
-  * * 2389, Yellow Sky, Tychus--An expedition from Yellow Sky accidentally releases a dimensional horror while exploring a Stoneburner site. The horror follows the team to Mount Illumination,​ and slaughters many colonists before it is killed. 
   * * 2393, Penates, Lucullus--Boss Clavin of Union Penates is assassinated.   * * 2393, Penates, Lucullus--Boss Clavin of Union Penates is assassinated.
   * * 2394, Old Space--Insight representatives meet and share information with the FreeSpace Alliance.   * * 2394, Old Space--Insight representatives meet and share information with the FreeSpace Alliance.
   * * 2395, Bluefall, Aegis--Governor Sapienza initiates Operation Safe Haven.   * * 2395, Bluefall, Aegis--Governor Sapienza initiates Operation Safe Haven.
-  * * 2398, Old Space--The Orlamu Theocracy begins construction of the Lighthouse of Faith. ​+  * * 2398, Old Space--The Orlamu Theocracy begins construction of the [[the_lighthouse|Lighthouse]] of Faith. ​
   * * 2398, Penates, Lucullus--The Supervisors oust the gang in control of Caracas and take the dome for themselves.   * * 2398, Penates, Lucullus--The Supervisors oust the gang in control of Caracas and take the dome for themselves.
  
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   * * 2400, Old Space--Insight starts planning for its rebellion.   * * 2400, Old Space--Insight starts planning for its rebellion.
   * * 2400, Kurg, Tinnale--The weren raiding cultures start to lose influence as the townland weren counter their raids.   * * 2400, Kurg, Tinnale--The weren raiding cultures start to lose influence as the townland weren counter their raids.
-  * * 2401, Songham--The Battle of Songham occurs, and the Expansion Pentad is countered. The tentative alliance between Profit and the FreeSpace Alliance ends.+  * * 2401, Songham--The Battle of Songham occurs, and the [[Expansion Pentad]] is countered. The tentative alliance between Profit and the FreeSpace Alliance ends.
   * * 2402, Old Space--The Lighthouse is completed, a year behind schedule. ​   * * 2402, Old Space--The Lighthouse is completed, a year behind schedule. ​
   * * 2404, Algemron--The two governments in the system agree to a cease-fire.   * * 2404, Algemron--The two governments in the system agree to a cease-fire.
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   * * 2419, Penates, Lucullus--The Barons meet and create the Lucullan League.   * * 2419, Penates, Lucullus--The Barons meet and create the Lucullan League.
   * * 2422, Old Space--The StarMech Collective begins construction of the first Warhulks.   * * 2422, Old Space--The StarMech Collective begins construction of the first Warhulks.
-  * * 2430, Old Space--The three alliances are at maximum military strength.+  * * 2430, Old Space--**The three alliances are at maximum military strength.**
   * * 2430, The Verge--The Redman-Smith Trading Corporation is formed.   * * 2430, The Verge--The Redman-Smith Trading Corporation is formed.
   * * 2433, Old Space--Insight assists the Orion League in a key Grid battle against VoidCorp.   * * 2433, Old Space--Insight assists the Orion League in a key Grid battle against VoidCorp.
-  * * 2436, Zin Point--A number of raids are launched against outposts in the system. The attackers are later identified as n'sss, and the attack provides the first information about the species. 
   * * 2440, Old Space--Insight develops a plan to relocate some of its intelligence personnel to Karnath.   * * 2440, Old Space--Insight develops a plan to relocate some of its intelligence personnel to Karnath.
   * * July 28, 2442, Redatrat--The Borealin fleet is destroyed.   * * July 28, 2442, Redatrat--The Borealin fleet is destroyed.
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   * * 2451, Tendril--Kane Williams dies of radiation sickness, leaving Ion Productions to his grandson, Scott.   * * 2451, Tendril--Kane Williams dies of radiation sickness, leaving Ion Productions to his grandson, Scott.
   * * 2451, Bluefall, Aegis--The planet'​s population is more than 10 million.   * * 2451, Bluefall, Aegis--The planet'​s population is more than 10 million.
-  ​* * 2451, Algemron--The teln are brought to the system. +  * * 2452, Penates, Lucullus--The Picts seize control of a quarter of the planet.
-  ​* * 2452, Penates, Lucullus--The Picts seize control of a quarter of the planet. (Mentioned on pp 50 of ZP, but I think it's redundant to the prior date for the revolt.) +
-  * * July 22, 2452, Aegis--The Vanishing occurs, caused by the deepfallen. In the I'krl Theocracy, members of the priesthood are possessed by the I'krl, as they use the dimensional breach to enter the minds of their followers. The new krl'​yth perform miracles using their new powers. +
-  * * 2452(53? Within a year of the Vanishing), I'krl Theocracy--The I'krl send visions of the Verge to Vurhyr Lhor, Paratak Trewys and Ython Kadar, telling them to conquer it in their name.+
   * * 2454, Old Space--Insight representatives meet with Warthen Hale.   * * 2454, Old Space--Insight representatives meet with Warthen Hale.
   * * 2454, Aegis--Most of the Bluefall navy abandons the system, making for the Stellar Ring, or elsewhere in the Verge. A few colonists opt to resettle Bluefall.   * * 2454, Aegis--Most of the Bluefall navy abandons the system, making for the Stellar Ring, or elsewhere in the Verge. A few colonists opt to resettle Bluefall.
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   * * 2456, Ericis--Warthen Hale sends his son Christopher to the Starcrest military academy.   * * 2456, Ericis--Warthen Hale sends his son Christopher to the Starcrest military academy.
   * * 2457, Ericis--Christopher Hale begins to assemble a circle of allies at Starcrest, while calling for an end to the war.   * * 2457, Ericis--Christopher Hale begins to assemble a circle of allies at Starcrest, while calling for an end to the war.
-  * * 2457, The Verge--The thaal arrive in the Verge, locating an ancient fraal city-ship. They strip it of its engines, then launch the derelict into space. It later ends up in Oberon. 
   * * 2458, Ericis--In response to Starcrest'​s faculty, Christopher Hale forms the Student Reform Coalition.   * * 2458, Ericis--In response to Starcrest'​s faculty, Christopher Hale forms the Student Reform Coalition.
   * * 2459, Ericis--Kalden leaves Kurg to attend the Ericis Military Academy.   * * 2459, Ericis--Kalden leaves Kurg to attend the Ericis Military Academy.
   * * 2459, Ericis--The SRC disrupts a graduation ceremony at Starcrest, and many of its members, including Christopher Hale, are arrested. Student rebellion breaks out on the planet.   * * 2459, Ericis--The SRC disrupts a graduation ceremony at Starcrest, and many of its members, including Christopher Hale, are arrested. Student rebellion breaks out on the planet.
-  * * 2459, Hathorn--The sifarv deliver three dreadnoughts with full crews to Hathorn, avoiding encounters with human scout vessels. 
   * * February 5, 2460, Old Space--Insight declares its independence and moves to former Dreth space.   * * February 5, 2460, Old Space--Insight declares its independence and moves to former Dreth space.
   * * May 10, 2460, Old Space--The VoidCorp Grid crashes.   * * May 10, 2460, Old Space--The VoidCorp Grid crashes.
   * * 2460, Ericis--The rebellion spreads throughout Ericis, and the planet declares independence from the Orion League. Christopher Hale leads a group of disaffected Orions to the Verge in the Flight from Ericis, as the planet surrenders to the League.   * * 2460, Ericis--The rebellion spreads throughout Ericis, and the planet declares independence from the Orion League. Christopher Hale leads a group of disaffected Orions to the Verge in the Flight from Ericis, as the planet surrenders to the League.
   * * 2460, Belatu, Dewi--Construction begins on the Belatu Research Facility, led by a group of scientists from Lauceston.   * * 2460, Belatu, Dewi--Construction begins on the Belatu Research Facility, led by a group of scientists from Lauceston.
-  * * 2460, Bluefall, Aegis--The colonists of Erialis die of a mysterious plague. ​(**)+  * * 2460, Bluefall, Aegis--The colonists of Erialis die of a mysterious plague.
   * * 2461, Old Space--The Union of Sol's Dyclyffe Campaign, a series of raids into Orlamu space, culminates in the destruction of the Lighthouse. ​   * * 2461, Old Space--The Union of Sol's Dyclyffe Campaign, a series of raids into Orlamu space, culminates in the destruction of the Lighthouse. ​
   * * August 6, 2461, Alitar, Algemron--The FSA Ajax lands in Beronin and detonates a fusion bomb, destroying most of the city and killing over half a million of its citizens.   * * August 6, 2461, Alitar, Algemron--The FSA Ajax lands in Beronin and detonates a fusion bomb, destroying most of the city and killing over half a million of its citizens.
   * * 2461, Old Space--The Thuldans'​ advance into StarMech space comes to a halt.   * * 2461, Old Space--The Thuldans'​ advance into StarMech space comes to a halt.
   * * 2461, Old Space--Warthen Hale makes a speech, disowning Christopher Hale and revoking the citizenship of the people aboard his armada. He orders that they leave Orion space, but recalls the ships hunting them.   * * 2461, Old Space--Warthen Hale makes a speech, disowning Christopher Hale and revoking the citizenship of the people aboard his armada. He orders that they leave Orion space, but recalls the ships hunting them.
-  * * 2462, Old Space--VoidCorp opens secret talks with the gardhyi, eventually forming a highly secret alliance between the Company the the I'krl Theocracy'​s forces. 
   * * 2462, Old Space--Christopher Hale orders his armada to head for the Orion border.   * * 2462, Old Space--Christopher Hale orders his armada to head for the Orion border.
-  * * 2462-63, Galvin, Algemron--The Alitarins bombard Galvin with Red Rain microbes. 
   * * 2463, Old Space--Christopher Hale's fleet heads for the Verge.   * * 2463, Old Space--Christopher Hale's fleet heads for the Verge.
-  * * 2463(02? 01? "40 years ago"), I'krl Theocracy--The Trillaari fleet breaks away from the Theocracy, turning to piracy to break the thaal hold on the sifarv. 
   * * 2464, Aegis--Hale'​s fleet reaches the system.   * * 2464, Aegis--Hale'​s fleet reaches the system.
   * * 2464, Bluefall, Aegis--Jubilee Hughes is reopened.   * * 2464, Bluefall, Aegis--Jubilee Hughes is reopened.
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   * * 2468, Alitar, Algemron--The Galvinites launch an invasion of Alitar, capturing nearly one fifth of the planet'​s surface.   * * 2468, Alitar, Algemron--The Galvinites launch an invasion of Alitar, capturing nearly one fifth of the planet'​s surface.
   * * 2469, The Verge--Christopher Hale realizes that the Verge Confederation is too weak to be an effective government.   * * 2469, The Verge--Christopher Hale realizes that the Verge Confederation is too weak to be an effective government.
-  * * 2469, Novo Tver--Pyotr Sokolov is born (HmThe character sheet in ZPP says that he was born in 2469, but pp 128 says that he was born six years before the war ended. It also mentions that he was eleven when he moved into the internment camp, and fifteen when he was caught and sent to the NID.) +  * * 2469, Novo Tver--Pyotr Sokolov is born.
   * * 2470, Old Space--The Orion League begins the construction of several more Trinity-class vessels.   * * 2470, Old Space--The Orion League begins the construction of several more Trinity-class vessels.
   * * 2470, Bluefall, Aegis--The Regency Sea Navy is established. Mary Kytola is appointed as its Secretary.   * * 2470, Bluefall, Aegis--The Regency Sea Navy is established. Mary Kytola is appointed as its Secretary.
   * * 2470, Old Space--The Warhulk Ares 22 is heavily damaged during a battle with a Thuldan fleet, and travels off through normal space in search of the resources it needs to conduct repairs.   * * 2470, Old Space--The Warhulk Ares 22 is heavily damaged during a battle with a Thuldan fleet, and travels off through normal space in search of the resources it needs to conduct repairs.
   * * 2470, Algemron--The Alitarins launch a counter-attack,​ liberating half of the territory previously siezed by the Galvinites.   * * 2470, Algemron--The Alitarins launch a counter-attack,​ liberating half of the territory previously siezed by the Galvinites.
-  * * 2470, Hathorn--VoidCorp constructs a small foldspace comms-relay on Fharuthen'​s fourth moon. It also builds a small colony in the system. +   * 2470, Hathorn--VoidCorp constructs a small foldspace comms-relay on Fharuthen'​s fourth moon. It also builds a small colony in the system. 
-  ​* ​+
 ==== The Galactic Concord ==== ==== The Galactic Concord ====
-  ​* 2472, Old Space--The Treaty of Concord is signed, recognizing 12 stellar nations and creating the Galactic Concord. The Second Galactic War ends. +  * 2472, Old Space--The ​[[the stellar nations|Treaty of Concord]] is signed, recognizing 12 stellar nations and creating the [[Galactic Concord]]. The Second Galactic War ends. 
-  ​* 2474, Old Space--Galindus is installed as the First Prophet of the Orlamu Theocracy. +  * 2474, Old Space--Galindus is installed as the First Prophet of the Orlamu Theocracy. 
-  ​* 2476, Penates, Lucullus--Marius Grayes'​ father relocates his family from Antigua to Penates, and opens a bar in Port Royal. +  * 2476, Penates, Lucullus--Marius Grayes'​ father relocates his family from Antigua to Penates, and opens a bar in Port Royal. 
-  ​* 2477, Dewi--The Belatu Research Board, a private institution dedicated to the study of Belatu and Dewi, is formed.  +  * 2477, Dewi--The Belatu Research Board, a private institution dedicated to the study of Belatu and Dewi, is formed.  
-  ​* 2478, Bluefall, Aegis--The Depth Epsilon project is begun. +  * 2478, Bluefall, Aegis--The Depth Epsilon project is begun. 
-  ​* 2480, Bluefall, Aegis--The planet'​s economy booms, making it one of the largest centers for trade in the Verge. +  * 2480, Bluefall, Aegis--The planet'​s economy booms, making it one of the largest centers for trade in the Verge. 
-  ​* 2480, Spes, Hammer'​s Star--Half of the planet'​s industries are dedicated to defense. +  * 2480, Spes, Hammer'​s Star--Half of the planet'​s industries are dedicated to defense. 
-  ​* 2481, Old Space--Skirmishes break out along the Rigunmor-Borealin border. +  * 2481, Old Space--Skirmishes break out along the Rigunmor-Borealin border. 
-  ​* 2481, Old Space--The year of an Itrius census. +  * 2481, Old Space--The year of an Itrius census. 
-  ​* August 2481, Novo Tver--Pyotr Sokolov is arrested for the murder of a gang member, and incarcerated. ​(This conflicts with the later date, which was listed in ZPP.) +  * August 2481, Novo Tver--Pyotr Sokolov is arrested for the murder of a gang member, and incarcerated.  
-  * * August 31, 2481, Novo Tver--Durenkovic visits Sokolov in his cell, and recruits him to the NID. (See note for date above. It mentions that Sokolov is fifteen at the time, which conflicts with one listed birthdate.) +  * * August 31, 2481, Novo Tver--Durenkovic visits Sokolov in his cell, and recruits him to the NID.  
-  * * 2482, Old Space--The Concord dollar becomes the standard currency.+  * * 2482, Old Space--The ​[[Concord dollar]] becomes the standard currency.
   * * November 14, 2483, Old Space--Sabine Taraen is born.   * * November 14, 2483, Old Space--Sabine Taraen is born.
   * * 2483, Penates, Lucullus--Marius Grayes takes up work as an enforcer for Kit Masen.   * * 2483, Penates, Lucullus--Marius Grayes takes up work as an enforcer for Kit Masen.
   * * 2484, Rinstoke--The Regency Stellar Navy locates the Galvinite cruiser Sunhawk in the system and destroys it.   * * 2484, Rinstoke--The Regency Stellar Navy locates the Galvinite cruiser Sunhawk in the system and destroys it.
-  * * 2485, Armstrong--The human colonies in-system are decimated by kroath forces. 
   * * 2485, Bluefall, Aegis--A group of corporations and economic interests meet, and re-establish the Verge Stock Exchange.   * * 2485, Bluefall, Aegis--A group of corporations and economic interests meet, and re-establish the Verge Stock Exchange.
   * * 2485, Novo Tver--Pete Sokolov attracts the attention of an NID recruiter after being caught during a robbery. He is drafted by the organization and equipped with top-notch cyberware.   * * 2485, Novo Tver--Pete Sokolov attracts the attention of an NID recruiter after being caught during a robbery. He is drafted by the organization and equipped with top-notch cyberware.
   * * 2486, Spes, Hammer'​s Star--Spes is attacked by a squadron of well-organized,​ unknown vessels.   * * 2486, Spes, Hammer'​s Star--Spes is attacked by a squadron of well-organized,​ unknown vessels.
   * * 2486, The Verge--Albert Van Der Kade leaves behind his corsair fleet and joins the Redman-Smith Trading Corp.   * * 2486, The Verge--Albert Van Der Kade leaves behind his corsair fleet and joins the Redman-Smith Trading Corp.
-  * * 2486, Bluefall, Aegis--The evrem, in response to the destruction of one of their crystal-ships, ​ send blix boarders to sabotage three kroath battleships. One battleship arrives in Aegis, and the blix abandon it before it self-destructs. 
   * * 2487, Old Space--The Third Battalion of the 26th Regiment is formed.   * * 2487, Old Space--The Third Battalion of the 26th Regiment is formed.
   * * 2487, Bhruusil, Karnath--Insight technicians develop the first cybertechnology for bhruu.   * * 2487, Bhruusil, Karnath--Insight technicians develop the first cybertechnology for bhruu.
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   * * 2488, Galvin, Algemron--Supreme Commander Sheref rises to power.   * * 2488, Galvin, Algemron--Supreme Commander Sheref rises to power.
   * * 2488, Bluefall, Aegis--The Steadfast Islands are renamed in honor of their governor and his family.   * * 2488, Bluefall, Aegis--The Steadfast Islands are renamed in honor of their governor and his family.
-  * * May 3, 2489, Spes, Hammer'​s Star--The Borealin colony Silver Bell is attacked and destroyed ​by the klicks.+  * * May 3, 2489, Spes, Hammer'​s Star--The Borealin colony Silver Bell is attacked and destroyed.
   * * 2489, Oberon--Marcus Corge strikes out for Hammer'​s Star after he loses his job at an asteroid mine.   * * 2489, Oberon--Marcus Corge strikes out for Hammer'​s Star after he loses his job at an asteroid mine.
   * * 2489, Ohmel, Coulomb--Robert Sarban'​s daughter is killed by Cyclops. ​   * * 2489, Ohmel, Coulomb--Robert Sarban'​s daughter is killed by Cyclops. ​
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   * * 2494, Rivendale, Terivine--A fraal scientist discovers the riglia.   * * 2494, Rivendale, Terivine--A fraal scientist discovers the riglia.
   * * 2494, Old Space--The ITV Manticore is converted on the line.   * * 2494, Old Space--The ITV Manticore is converted on the line.
-  * * 2494, Old Space--The Canis Epsilon Two Incident occurs. A NID black ops team is sent in to clean up the affected facility, and is infected by the metal plague. The team's sole survivor, Pete Sokolov, escapes after sterilizing the area with a fusion device. ​(pp 147 of ZP says "the Domain abanded him five years ago", from 2502. Conflict?)+  * * 2494, Old Space--The Canis Epsilon Two Incident occurs. A NID black ops team is sent in to clean up the affected facility, and is infected by the metal plague. The team's sole survivor, Pete Sokolov, escapes after sterilizing the area with a fusion device.
   * * Arist, Hammer'​s Star--Burwab becomes the Council Chief of West Lodge.   * * Arist, Hammer'​s Star--Burwab becomes the Council Chief of West Lodge.
   * * 2495, Old Space--The Nomad is attacked by a Thuldan-built privateer vessel while working in an Orion border system. Captain Vermillion is killed in the conflict, as is half of the ship's crew.   * * 2495, Old Space--The Nomad is attacked by a Thuldan-built privateer vessel while working in an Orion border system. Captain Vermillion is killed in the conflict, as is half of the ship's crew.
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   * * 2495, Old Space--The Concord holds a high-profile diplomatic conference, during which Administrator Wakefield makes several prominent arrests.   * * 2495, Old Space--The Concord holds a high-profile diplomatic conference, during which Administrator Wakefield makes several prominent arrests.
   * * 2495, Tendril--The Regency meets with the government of Alaundril to discuss Operation Homecoming, a joint mission to the Stellar Ring.    * * 2495, Tendril--The Regency meets with the government of Alaundril to discuss Operation Homecoming, a joint mission to the Stellar Ring. 
-  * * November 11, 2496, Kendai--The drivesat relay is reconstructed,​ and Silver Bell's distress colony is heard. A fleet is dispatched to the Verge to assess the situation. Operation Homecoming is canceled.  +  * * November 11, 2496, Kendai--**The drivesat relay is reconstructed,​ and Silver Bell's distress colony is heard. A fleet is dispatched to the Verge to assess the situation. Operation Homecoming is canceled.**  
-  * * 2496, Old Space--The ​CSS is formed by the Galactic Concord, and Samantha Thirdway is appointed as its Acting Director.+  * * 2496, Old Space--The ​Concord Survey Service ​is formed by the Galactic Concord, and Samantha Thirdway is appointed as its Acting Director.
   * * 2496, Old Space--Damion Witzko graduates from the Concord Military Academy.   * * 2496, Old Space--Damion Witzko graduates from the Concord Military Academy.
   * * 2496, Yellow Sky, Tychus--The Prince Albert Mine begins operation.   * * 2496, Yellow Sky, Tychus--The Prince Albert Mine begins operation.
   * * 2496, The Verge--The region finds out that the Second Galactic War is over.   * * 2496, The Verge--The region finds out that the Second Galactic War is over.
   * * 2496, Bluefall, Aegis--Message traffic increases in the system.   * * 2496, Bluefall, Aegis--Message traffic increases in the system.
-  * * 2496, Bluefall, Aegis--The blix arrive in the Aegis system. +  * * 2496, Old Space--**The Galactic Consulate reaches its maximum size.** 
-  ​* * 2496, Old Space--The Galactic Consulate reaches its maximum size. +  * * 2497, Old Space--The Galactic Concord ties the Concord Survey Service ​in with its own Bureau of Public Information. 
-  ​* * 2496, Galvin, Algemron--Major Norrik is infected by a teln parasite. +  * * 2497, Old Space--Bruce Hale makes a speech honoring the C.S.S. ​Nomad and its crew.
-  * * 2497, Old Space--The Galactic Concord ties the CSS in with its own Bureau of Public Information. +
-  * * 2497, Old Space--Bruce Hale makes a speech honoring the CSS Nomad and its crew.+
   * * February 11, 2497, Aegis--The Monitor arrives in the system.   * * February 11, 2497, Aegis--The Monitor arrives in the system.
   * * 2497, The Verge--The Concord fortress ship Monitor tours the region.   * * 2497, The Verge--The Concord fortress ship Monitor tours the region.
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   * * 2497, Dewi--The Poulton arrives in the system. The two Administrators aboard declare the New Dreth Commonwealth to be an independent nation.   * * 2497, Dewi--The Poulton arrives in the system. The two Administrators aboard declare the New Dreth Commonwealth to be an independent nation.
   * * 2497, Bluefall, Aegis--Children of Mars is released.   * * 2497, Bluefall, Aegis--Children of Mars is released.
-  * * 2497, Karppolla--The Monitor first surveys the system, noting the need for a surveilance ​post near Lison.+  * * 2497, Karppolla--The Monitor first surveys the system, noting the need for a surveillance ​post near Lison.
   * * 2497, Old Space--Heoren DeValk is appointed the planetary administrator of Bhruusil.   * * 2497, Old Space--Heoren DeValk is appointed the planetary administrator of Bhruusil.
   * * 2497, Lison, Oberon--The citizens of Lison vote to rejoin the Rigunmor Star Consortium, but repeal the motion after President Kevik broadcasts the Rigunmor Tapes. The Reunification Revolt occurs, claiming the lives of hundreds.   * * 2497, Lison, Oberon--The citizens of Lison vote to rejoin the Rigunmor Star Consortium, but repeal the motion after President Kevik broadcasts the Rigunmor Tapes. The Reunification Revolt occurs, claiming the lives of hundreds.
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   * * 2498, Antigua, Ignatius--Lenda Michir wins the Antigua Cup.   * * 2498, Antigua, Ignatius--Lenda Michir wins the Antigua Cup.
   * * June, 2498, Yellow Sky, Tychus--A group of Orlamu xenoarchaeologists,​ led by Doctor Emilu Laarus, sets out to study the monoliths of Yellow Sky.   * * June, 2498, Yellow Sky, Tychus--A group of Orlamu xenoarchaeologists,​ led by Doctor Emilu Laarus, sets out to study the monoliths of Yellow Sky.
-  * * August, 2498, Redcrown, Aegis--Wayne Bailey, acting on behalf of VoidCorp, agrees to hide a small n'sss base on Redcrown within a VoidCorp gas mine. 
   * * 2498, Old Space--The Integration Act is passed.   * * 2498, Old Space--The Integration Act is passed.
   * * 2498, Karnath--VoidCorp begins to transfer personnel to the system.   * * 2498, Karnath--VoidCorp begins to transfer personnel to the system.
   * * 2498, Karnath--VoidCorp resurveys the system.   * * 2498, Karnath--VoidCorp resurveys the system.
   * * 2498, Bhruusil, Karnath--Insight creates the Demon, a Class X menace program designed to invade VoidCorp'​s computer systems.   * * 2498, Bhruusil, Karnath--Insight creates the Demon, a Class X menace program designed to invade VoidCorp'​s computer systems.
-  * * 2498, Lucullus--An evrem city-ship arrives in the system. 
   * * 2498, Penates, Lucullus--The Alaundril government appoints an ambassador to Port Royal.   * * 2498, Penates, Lucullus--The Alaundril government appoints an ambassador to Port Royal.
   * * 2498, Bluefall, Aegis--By the end of the year, all of the stellar nations have claimed soverign territory on the planet.   * * 2498, Bluefall, Aegis--By the end of the year, all of the stellar nations have claimed soverign territory on the planet.
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   * * November 22, 2499, Lhop, Aegis--A Thuldan destroyer attacks and destroys a VoidCorp transport after it fails to answer a hail.    * * November 22, 2499, Lhop, Aegis--A Thuldan destroyer attacks and destroys a VoidCorp transport after it fails to answer a hail. 
   * * Late 2499, Bluefall, Aegis--Christopher Hale secretly commissions the formation of an elite unit of Mindwalkers.   * * Late 2499, Bluefall, Aegis--Christopher Hale secretly commissions the formation of an elite unit of Mindwalkers.
-  * * Late 2499, Hathorn--The full Exeat fleet arrives in the Verge, including four fortress ships and Ython Kadar'​s cathedral ship. 
   * * 2499, Antigua, Ignatius--Lenda Michir wins the Antigua Cup.   * * 2499, Antigua, Ignatius--Lenda Michir wins the Antigua Cup.
-  * * 2499, Lucullus--Pyotr Sokolov appears in-system after encountering trouble with his former employer, StarMech, in Tendril ​(Hm. pp 85 mentions that it was "one year ago". However, the date attached to the encounter with the Medurr ship in TFB was "​2502",​ so either one might not be accurate."​ +  * * 2499, Lucullus--Pyotr Sokolov appears in-system after encountering trouble with his former employer, StarMech, in Tendril  
-  * * 2499, Argos--The kroath lead an attack on the system, and are repelled by Concord forces.+  * * 2499, Argos--an attack on this system, and is repelled by Concord forces.
   * * 2499, Bhruusil, Karnath--The Meenh abhaal breaks away from the Chuunh abhaal.   * * 2499, Bhruusil, Karnath--The Meenh abhaal breaks away from the Chuunh abhaal.
-  * * 2499, The Verge--A Concord cruiser engages and destroys a n'sss frigate. The Concord retrieves the bodies of several of its crewmen and starts to study them in earnest. 
   * * 2499, Strome--VoidCorp tests Organism Omega on a barren moon. The Demon subsequently purges all files pertaining to it from the local Grid.   * * 2499, Strome--VoidCorp tests Organism Omega on a barren moon. The Demon subsequently purges all files pertaining to it from the local Grid.
   * * 2499-2500, The Verge--The CSV Kepler conducts a detailed xenobiological survey of the region.   * * 2499-2500, The Verge--The CSV Kepler conducts a detailed xenobiological survey of the region.
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   * 2507-2508, Aegis--The star's sunspot activity will peak.   * 2507-2508, Aegis--The star's sunspot activity will peak.
   * 2508, Bluefall, Aegis--The estimated date of completion for Bluefall'​s first four diving cities.   * 2508, Bluefall, Aegis--The estimated date of completion for Bluefall'​s first four diving cities.
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