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= <p style='text-align:center;'>[[Lore/Timeline|Please see the new timeline page here.]]</p> = | |||
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==23,000BCE - | ==23,000BCE - 20,000 BCE== | ||
===The Precursor Wars=== | ===The Precursor Wars=== | ||
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== | ==20,000 BCE - 17,000 BCE== | ||
===The Age of Silence=== | ===The Age of Silence=== | ||
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|''“Following this unknown but evident catastrophe, the galaxy experienced its own version of the Cambrian Explosion. Here the races were given the room and ability to expand and flourish. Is it a coincidence that so many divergent species developed along these parallel paths at – from a galactic standpoint – the same time? I dunno man, just like, don’t forget to grab some new solar panels when you go to the colony.”''<br> | |''“Following this unknown but evident catastrophe, the galaxy experienced its own version of the Cambrian Explosion. Here the races were given the room and ability to expand and flourish. Is it a coincidence that so many divergent species developed along these parallel paths at – from a galactic standpoint – the same time? I dunno man, just like, don’t forget to grab some new solar panels when you go to the colony.”''<br> | ||
'''[Intercepted communication, ''Seldes VI Frontier Node'']''' | '''[Intercepted communication, ''Seldes VI Frontier Node'']''' | ||
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==17,000 BCE - 14,000 BCE== | |||
===The Age of Catastrophe=== | |||
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|''”It is our duty. It is the only thing we should ever hope to do - to preserve not only our existence, but the very existence of life itself! They MUST be stopped, here and now, by any means! No cost is too high! Now men, ready your weapons!”''<br> | |||
'''[Major-General Sharpshot's final recorded words, ''the Last Stand at Narkassa IV'']''' | |||
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Humanity successfully completes a manned mission to Luna, the Galactic signifier that a species has joined the Galactic Community. Although the event itself is not witnessed, routine surveillance sweeps of the system conducted by survey drones record the evidence of this achievement. | Humanity successfully completes a manned mission to Luna, the Galactic signifier that a species has joined the Galactic Community. Although the event itself is not witnessed, routine surveillance sweeps of the system conducted by survey drones record the evidence of this achievement. | ||
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|''“One year ago today, the tragic loss of the brave colonists aboard the ''ISRO Timingila'' reminded us all of an oft-forgotten truth. Although we are many nations, we are one people.”''<br> | |''“One year ago today, the tragic loss of the brave colonists aboard the ''ISRO Timingila'' reminded us all of an oft-forgotten truth. Although we are many nations, we are one people.”''<br> | ||
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After decades of touch-and-go space program development, missions to Mars become commonplace. Minor colonies in orbit around Luna and Mars – little more than glorified space stations – open up new opportunities for expansion beyond Earth’s rapidly decreasing capacity. The rush to escape Earth’s bonds ends in catastrophe. The ''ISRO Timingila'', a colony ship overloaded with passengers, reaches Low Earth Orbit before experiencing a fatal malfunction. The ship breaks apart before reaching an escape vector – the majority of the debris is destroyed upon reentry. This disaster leads to the rapid reform of global space programs, creating more stringent standards for safety and station utilization. | After decades of touch-and-go space program development, missions to Mars become commonplace. Minor colonies in orbit around Luna and Mars – little more than glorified space stations – open up new opportunities for expansion beyond Earth’s rapidly decreasing capacity. The rush to escape Earth’s bonds ends in catastrophe. The ''ISRO Timingila'', a colony ship overloaded with passengers, reaches Low Earth Orbit before experiencing a fatal malfunction. The ship breaks apart before reaching an escape vector – the majority of the debris is destroyed upon reentry. This disaster leads to the rapid reform of global space programs, creating more stringent standards for safety and station utilization. | ||
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|''“Einstein was almost right, you know. We came ''this'' close to his 'sticks and stones' outcome. If not for the fact that we'd colonized the Moon and Mars already, we may very well have wound up there anyways.”''<br> | |||
'''[Professor Iris Hawthorne, ''<u>Human History 101</u> circa 2463'']'''<br> | |||
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Global conflict erupts on Earth, throwing the entirety of the planet into World War 3. The established colonies on Luna and Mars declare independence with no resistance. The war concludes in 2105, but the political and cultural face of the planet is forever changed. Humanity becomes generally collectivized as the now independent Luna and Mars come to Earth's aid. | |||
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|''“I heard if you touch them you get warts. That’s why they have to wear the suits.”''<br> | |''“I heard if you touch them you get warts. That’s why they have to wear the suits.”''<br> | ||
'''[''Unattributed'']'''<br> | '''[''Unattributed'']'''<br> | ||
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Following up on reports from their monitoring drones, the [[Lore:The_Skrell_Federation| | Following up on reports from their monitoring drones, the [[Lore:The_Skrell_Federation|Vikara Combine]] approaches Humanity. Official First Contact between Humanity and an alien race is recorded. Although early attempts at communication are strained, the long-anticipated connection with another spacefaring species quickly allows the establishment of mutually beneficial trade agreements. | ||
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|''“The Galaxy is large, and the | |''“The Galaxy is large, and the Vikara Combine has been extremely forthcoming regarding the disposition of its many civilizations. It would be madness for us to go it completely alone.”''<br> | ||
'''[Dr. Fletcher Ellwood, Former Diplomat to the | '''[Dr. Fletcher Ellwood, Former Diplomat to the Vikara Combine]'''<br> | ||
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After years of successful trade, the Human colonies and Vikara Combine enter into a Non-Aggression Pact. Technological progress explodes as the Federation becomes more open in its sharing of technologies. | |||
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|''“Martians, Ionians, Terrans. These are the names we have sworn ourselves to these past decades. Although the | |''“Martians, Ionians, Terrans. These are the names we have sworn ourselves to these past decades. Although the scars of our past conflicts may always remain, we have gathered here today to throw away the old names! We are many people, from many colonies, but we are one race, and one system. No Callisto. No Mars. Orion!”''<br> | ||
'''[Chairman Anastazja Wong, ''Ratification of the | '''[Chairman Anastazja Wong, ''Ratification of the Orion Confederation Charter'']'''<br> | ||
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Facing the realities of life on the Galactic stage, Humanity's colonies send representatives back to the Sol system to form a conclave. At this meeting, the assembled representatives agree to assemble a centralized government, to which each individual colony or planet will belong. The conclave dissolves, and Humanity bands together under the flag of the Orion Confederation. | |||
====2274 CE==== | ====2274 CE==== | ||
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|''“And in other news, Sol colonists arrived today in the | |''“And in other news, Sol colonists arrived today in the Malum sector after three full months adrift on a relatively unknown space lane.”''<br> | ||
'''[Unidentified News Broadcast, '' | '''[Unidentified News Broadcast, ''Malum Sector Frontier'']'''<br> | ||
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Now functioning as one – mostly – unified group, humanity exploits established space lanes to colonize the galactic frontier. Within a century, thousands of colonies across the galaxy stretch | Now functioning as one – mostly – unified group, humanity exploits established space lanes to colonize the galactic frontier. Within a century, thousands of colonies across the galaxy stretch the Orion Confederation’s influence to the breaking point. Left with no other option, the Orion Confederation grants those humans living on the frontier unprecedented autonomy. | ||
====2275 CE==== | ====2275 CE==== | ||
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|''“All I know is that | |''“All I know is that the Confederation promised us logistical support and protection from the pirates before we charted our course out here. It’s been two years, and I haven’t seen one Orion ship. If it weren’t for ''Aether'', we’d be dead!”''<br> | ||
'''[Frontier Colonist, ''Neo Roma 249'']'''<br> | '''[Frontier Colonist, ''Neo Roma 249'']'''<br> | ||
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Without | Without the Confederation’s support, the Frontier suffers in ways the Sol system and its neighbors do not. The resulting power vacuum facilitates the rise of the Megacorporations. Although not inherently malicious, the various disputes between companies fractures the frontier into a wide array of different territories and contested zones. Corporate warfare becomes common. | ||
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In spite of their most zealous efforts to maintain full control of the supply of phoron, NanoTrasen’s nearly century-long war with the Syndicate and unrelated interests ends at last. More and more pockets of naturally occurring phoron are claimed and bought out from under NanoTrasen. As the need to usurp the Megacorporation wanes, its Syndicate rivals quickly fall back into the old pattern of mutual distrust and squabbling. Once again on equal footing, NanoTrasen’s power – vast as it is – becomes a secondary concern. Relative peace settles across the Frontier. | In spite of their most zealous efforts to maintain full control of the supply of phoron, NanoTrasen’s nearly century-long war with the Syndicate and unrelated interests ends at last. More and more pockets of naturally occurring phoron are claimed and bought out from under NanoTrasen. As the need to usurp the Megacorporation wanes, its Syndicate rivals quickly fall back into the old pattern of mutual distrust and squabbling. Once again on equal footing, NanoTrasen’s power – vast as it is – becomes a secondary concern. Relative peace settles across the Frontier. | ||
====2564 CE==== | ====2564 CE==== | ||
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|''“All personnel are required to evacuate Deck 3 at once. Cover your ears and follow the flashing yellow lights to the escape chambers. Thank you for your cooperation. All personnel are required...”''<br> | |||
'''[Message on loop on Deck 3 of the NDV Marksman, during the Red Six]'''<br> | |||
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In a relatively banal year for the company, NanoTrasen encountered multiple anomalous contacts among the stars of the Sigmar sector, in the frontier of known space. Said contacts came to a head early in the year, when a | |||
sudden influx of strange events lead to a mysterious uprising of ship personnel aboard Deck 3 of the company's premier exploration cruiser, the NDV Marksman. The uprising lasted for all of six months, with attempts to quell | |||
the riots being unsuccessful. Rumors abound that the riots were incited by cultist activity, worshipping some ancient god of blood, but NanoTrasen has been quick to scrub feeds of such rumors whenever possible. The NDV | |||
Marksman would be declared 'safe' after six months of riots, but it's said that seditious elements may still exist aboard the vessel. | |||
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|''“Welcome to the ''NSB Adephagia''! We hope you have a productive shift!”''<br> | |''“Welcome to the ''NSB Adephagia''! We hope you have a productive shift!”''<br> | ||
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It is the current day. Without the constant strife from the Syndicate and other factions, NanoTrasen has turned once again to research and fulfillment. Across the Frontier outposts like the ''NSB Adephagia'' continue to function as black sites for covert research. Just because the rest of the corporations have access to phoron, it doesn’t mean the end of secrecy for the galaxy’s largest Megacorp. The galaxy is even larger, and the next big thing is out there, just waiting to be discovered. | It is the current day. Without the constant strife from the Syndicate and other factions, NanoTrasen has turned once again to research and fulfillment. Across the Frontier outposts like the ''NSB Adephagia'' continue to function as black sites for covert research. Just because the rest of the corporations have access to phoron, it doesn’t mean the end of secrecy for the galaxy’s largest Megacorp. The galaxy is even larger, and the next big thing is out there, just waiting to be discovered. | ||
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