The first permanent settlement off Earth is founded at Luna's south pole. The outpost is used as a jumping off point for human exploration beyond the Earth-Luna planetary system.
History of Human Space
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2062
First permanent space settlement
Founding -
2069
First crewed interplanetary mission
ExpeditionA massive international effort results in the first humans setting foot on another planet (Mars).
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2094
Earth's population reaches 10 billion
Miscellaneous -
2095
First human clone
Technological achievementA human being is cloned for the first time.
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2097
Founding of SUN
FoundingAn alliance of democratic spacefaring nations forms Spacefaring United Nations to cooperate on interplanetary settlement efforts.
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2100
Asteroid mining
Technological achievementThe first mining operation in Sol's asteroid belt leads to decreased costs for building space infrastructure.
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2107
Energy shortage riots
Criminal ActivityWorldwide rioting forces authorities to focus on renewable energy production and reduction of energy demand.
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2114
Martian citizenship requirements
Political eventMars establishes requirements for citizenship associated with fulfilling civic duty.
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2119
Pantheism revival
Religious eventThe erection of the first pantheistic monument to a local deity on another world marks the beginning of a revival in pantheistic religion.
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2123
Invention of Carbonic
Technological achievementCarbonic is a carbon-based biogenic compound used for lightweight but durable construction and also processed into a renewable energy source. With its invention, the construction of city-sized buildings and space elevators becomes possible.
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2125
First space elevator
Construction beginning/endCompletion of first space elevator based at the south pole of Luna, utilizing some carbonic components, lowers the cost of shipping between Earth and the other planets.
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2130
Settlement of Europa
FoundingThe founding of the Europa settlement marks the beginning of permanent human habitation in the outer solar system.
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2134
First arcology
Construction beginning/endThe first arcology houses an entire city of millions of people inside a single structure.
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2136
First carbonic space elevator
Construction beginning/endWhile not the first space elevator in existence, Earth's first space elevator dramatically lowers the cost of importing and exporting to the rest of the solar system. Construction of a space elevator on Earth is only possible with all-carbonic construction.
Location
Earth -
2137
Resurgence of live theater
Cultural eventLive artistic performances surpass electronic media in popularity.
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2138
First operational cloning facility
Construction beginning/endThe first cloning facility intended to boost population growth on an offworld settlement opens.
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2154
Invention of holographic projection
Technological achievementThe first true holographic projection without the use of optical illusions is created.
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2156
Reduction Economy
Financial EventEarth’s economy shifts to one based on efficiency and reducing consumption.
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2156
Per capita energy consumption peaks
MiscellaneousFor the first time since the Industrial Revolution, per capita energy consumption stops increasing. Energy disparity shrinks as the wealthy consume less energy and the poor consume more energy.
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2157
Darien Gap Bridge Tunnel Complex
Construction beginning/endA series of bridges and tunnels through the Darien Gap connects North and South America.
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2163
First non-cloning creche
MiscellaneousThe first creche intended for use by all children, whether clones or not, begins operation.
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2167
Anti-arcology riots
Criminal ActivityConservative segments of the population riot against perceived threats to traditional nationalism from arcology society.
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2196
Nationalism riots
Criminal ActivityConservative segments of the population riot against increasing global cooperation.
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2221
First antimatter power planet
Technological achievementCommercial antimatter power leads to lower energy costs and affordable wearable tech for most workers.
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2228
Solar System colonized
ExpeditionA crewed expedition to Triton means that no major worlds remain unvisited by humans. The solar system is considered fully colonized from this point on.
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2229
World government established
Political eventThe United Nations is officially named the ultimate political authority. Recognized by 90% of the world's population, the UN government becomes the de facto ruling body over the Earth.
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2229
Earth's population reaches 18 billion
Miscellaneous -
2230
2276
Interplanetary War
Military: WarWorlds settled by autocratic states prior to the recognition of the United Nations as the ultimate governing body declare their independence from Earth rule. Over nearly 50 years, the United Nations sends military expeditions to regain control over the rebellious worlds.
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2251
Minimum energy costs
Financial EventThe per-unit cost of producing power reaches an all-time low.
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2265
Invention of the Space-Time Warp Drive
Technological achievementThe space-time warp drive allows humans to visit worlds beyond the solar system.
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2300
Founding of Federal Interstellar Government
Political eventThe United Nations creates a higher political authority for governing all humanity and managing human expansion into space, the Federal Interstellar Government.
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2314
Government-sponsored creches
Political eventThe Federal Government establishes creches as a form of public service, alongside state schools, the military, public libraries, hospitals, police and fire services, mail delivery, etc. Guardianship becomes a form of civil service.
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2324
Rapture Riots
Religious eventFearful of ongoing research into hyperspace, Christians on Earth revolted against the Interstellar Government, which they viewed as bringing on the anti-christ.
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2349
Invention of the Hyperspace-4 Drive
Technological achievementHyperspace routes allow for faster travel to regions far away from the solar system. People begin migrating toward hyperspace nodes and away from more remote worlds. Some prosperous settlements are driven to economic ruin by the new hyperspace routes.
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2357
Universalism officially sanctioned
Religious eventUniversalism is officially adopted and sanctioned by the Federal Interstellar Government.
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2389
Settlement of Freehaven
FoundingFreehaven is settled for its location near a major hyperspace-4 route, its abundant water, and native bacterial life.
Location
Freehaven -
2400
Settlement of Gamble
Founding -
2408
Fall of the Citadel
Revolution -
2456
Temple of Fortune constructed
Construction beginning/end -
2473
Universalism becomes largest religion
Religious eventUniversalism becomes the most commonly practiced belief system throughout Human Space.
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2488
Invention of the Hyperspace-5 Drive
Technological achievementEven more remote regions of space are suddenly open to human settlement. The sudden introduction of new hyperspace routes causes some world economies to boom and others to bust.
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2492
Lady Luck Hotel & Casino built
Construction beginning/endThe small inn that would eventually grow into a major tourist hotspot on Freehaven is built along an obscure stretch of coast.
Location
Lady Luck Casino -
2555
Anti-hyperspace riots
Criminal ActivityRiots break out across Human Space in protest of the seemingly reckless establishment of new hyperspace routes that drastically change the economic landscape.
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2582
Lady Luck Casino built
Construction beginning/end -
2586
Dustborn is born
Life, BirthDustborn is born.
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2590
The Singularity
Technological achievementThe singularity is defined as the moment that artificial intelligence finally achieved human levels of cognizance through machine learning. This allows for the construction of the first true androids.
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2601
First Secession Congress
Gathering / ConferenceLeaders from remote worlds gather to discuss possible secession from the Federal Interstellar Union.
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2609
Founding of Synthism
Religious eventThe android religion Synthism is founded.
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2627
Invention of the Hyperspace-6 Drive
Technological achievementAs with the introduction of the hyperspace-5 drive, more distant regions of space become open to exploration and settlement. Again, there are drastic changes in the economic fortunes of various worlds.
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2635
5
Adira is born
Life, Birth -
2646
2653
Interstellar Civil War
Military: WarThe People's Alliance attempts to break away from the Federal Interstellar Government. Conflict arises over expansion restrictions, hyperspace development, and economic policy.
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2646
Founding of People's Alliance
Political eventA loose collection of remote worlds form the People's Alliance, a diplomatic, military, and political organization intended to secure the independence of all member states.
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2653
12
Battle of Gamble
Military: BattleAn Alliance fleet destroys a Federal fleet in orbit around Gamble. The Alliance destroys significant mining and industrial equipment on the surface of the planet before retreating.
Location
Gamble -
2654
2
Dustborn dies
Life, DeathDustborn dies while performing critical repairs on life support equipment to sustain the rest of the caravan.
Location
Gamble -
2654
4
Adira and Helen leave Gamble
Life, RelocationAdira and Helen leave Gamble as refugees and head to Freehaven with intent to make their way to the Interstellar Naval Academy on Earth.
Location
Gamble -
2654
6
Adira and Helen arrested
Life, Failure / MishapAdira and Helen are arrested by police on the Freehaven space station for discussing military starship activity.
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2654
7
Sam boards the Sergeant York
Life, RelocationSam boards the destroyer Sergeant York, which is bound for a rendezvous with a combat fleet.
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2654
8
Adira and Helen visit the Temple of Fortune
Life, RelocationAdira and Helen visit the Temple of Fortune and soon take up residency there as custodians.
Location
Freehaven Temple of Fortune -
2655
2
Anti-Fortune riots
Criminal Activity -
2655
2
Adira and Helen leave Freehaven
Life, RelocationAdira and Helen leave Freehaven with orders to begin classes at the Interstellar Naval Academy.
Location
Freehaven