Emperor Rikuto declares that the Rokugani people should expand beyond their traditional borders
Sixgun Samurai
Starting in 1803 until the current day.
Westward Expansion
1803 1860
Rokugani culture expands into the wild regions beyond its Western Borders. Nearly 7 million Rokugani move westward during this time, mostly of the heimin and burakumin classes.
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1803
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The Rikuto Expansion
Era beginning/end -
1804
Tiger
Steam Train Invented
Technological achievement -
1812
Dragon
First Commercial Steam Train
Technological achievement -
1836
Tiger
Invention of the Sixgun
Technological achievement -
1838
Ox
The Jade Rush Begins
Discovery, Exploration -
1854
27 Dog
Destruction of Prosperity
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventThe mining town of Prosperity is destroyed under mysterious circumstances. Most of the citizens are killed. Whether the destruction was caused by the actions of Prosperity's citizens or Ujik-Hai retribution is unclear.
Location
Prosperity -
1855
Tiger
The Jade Rush Ends
Discovery, Exploration -
1856
25 Serpent
Zakyo Toshi Massacre
Military action -
1859
16 Dog
Haku's Ferry
Military action -
1859
2 Rat
Chairo Jun is Executed
Life, Death -
1860
6 Boar
Coronation of Emperor Rinkan
Political event -
1860
20 Rat
Rise of the Confederacy
Political event
The Civil War
1861 and beyond
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1861
Dragon
War Breaks Out
Military action -
1861
Boar
Rotary Gun Invented
Scientific achievement -
1862
17 Rooster
The Calamity
Disaster / Destruction -
1862
17 Rooster
Battle of Desolation Ridge
Military action -
1863
1 Goat1863
3 Goat
Battle of Tsubasa Toride
Military action -
1863
1 Ox
Emancipation Proclamation
Political event -
1864
25 Dragon
The Campaign Begins
The Sixgun Samurai campaign begins.
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1864
28 Dragon
Jihi vs. Konda
Life, Death -
1864
7 Serpent
Train Station Brawl
Military action -
1864
17 Serpent
Masked Cultists Attack
Life, Crime -
1864
18 Serpent
Murder at the Jubei Plantation
Life, Death -
1864
21 Serpent
Trial of Kakita Jihi
Political event -
1864
21 Serpent
Red Street Massacre
Military action -
1864
22 Horse
Crashing Day
Celestial -
1864
23 Horse1864
10 Goat
The Great Dust Storm
Disaster / Destruction -
1864
10 Goat
The Second Calamity
Disaster / Destruction -
1864
12 Goat1864
13 Rooster
The Exodus
Population Migration / Travel -
1864
12 Goat
The Battle of Heiwa Toshi
Military action -
1864
13 Rooster
Town of Haven Founded
Founding -
1864
1 Dog
Trade With Ujik-Hai Established
Diplomatic action -
1864
25 Dog1864
27 Dog
The Ruins of Prosperity
Discovery, Exploration -
1864
1 Boar
Kazehime Vs. Saki
Miscellaneous -
1864
9 Boar
Peace Offering to the Nezumi
Diplomatic action -
1864
10 Boar1864
11 Boar
Triumph of the Red Company
Miscellaneous -
1864
14 Boar
The Disappearance
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventAgasha Arikimede, Doji Sachiko, Utaku Akasha, and Tadaka the Banisher disappear during an expedition to Foundation Cave.
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1864
11 Rat
The Great Beast Hunt
ExpeditionA team of samurai set out from Haven to hunt the great beasts of the forest, and take revenge for the destruction of the logging camp.
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1864
12 Rat
Attempted Assassination of Daidoji Sumiko
Life, CrimeAn unknown assassin attempted to kill Daidoji Sumiko with a bomb planted either on her airship, the Horizon, or in her mansion. The airship was destroyed and several members of her household were killed, including Asahin Rin her house Shugenja. She survived the blast but was in critical condition with brain damage and severe burns.
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1864
16 Rat
Brain Surgery
Scientific achievementA joint effort between Dr. Daisuke, Isawa Mamoru, Agasha Arikimede, Toku Kazehime, Tadaka, and Doji Sachiko to attempt to open the skull of Daidoji Sumiko in order to save her life through medical and magical means. It was successful.
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1864
19 Rat
Dr. Daisuke Killed by Maho-Tsukai
Life, Death -
1864
22 Rat
Doji Akihito Assassinated
Life, DeathDoji Akihito is killed by Seven Sword Sazae at a public event after collapsing due to Agasha Arikimede using holy magic on him.
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1864
24 Rat
Rice Silo Poisoned
Life, Crime -
1864
27 Rat
Wiitigo Banished and Haven Becomes Home
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventThe heroes delve into the depths of the Mt. Foundation. With the mountain's help they are able to banish the First Gaki, an ancient hunger spirit known as the Wiitigo in the ancient Gaijin tongue of the first people to live in the area. As a reward for banishing the evil spirit, the Forest King agreed to make Haven the new home of the wayward samurai and villagers.
Location
Haven -
1864
13 Ox
The Scorpion Mastermind is Exposed
Discovery, ScientificToku Kazehime, disguised as the monk Hideko, discovers the identity of the Scorpion mastermind! It was Brother Yoshi. She confronts him but is unable to defeat him alone and is nearly killed. Brother Yoshi slays his fellow monks, Brother Jin and Brother Aki to cover up his secret.
Location
Haven -
1864
14 Ox
Brother Yoshi is Captured
Life, CrimeEarly in the morning, after causing much chaos and several deaths, Brother Yoshi is captured while attempting to assassinate Daidoji Sumiko in her new estate. Tadaka agrees to grant his former friend the right to seppuku.
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1865
1 Hare
The Solstice Ritual
Celestial -
1865
15 Dragon
Emperor Rinkan Assassinated
Life, DeathEmperor Rinkan of the Union is assassinated by a Confederate sympathizer while at a noh performance.
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1865
15 Goat
Campaign Resumes
Miscellaneous -
1865
1 Monkey 1200:00
Battle of the Bridge
Military: BattleShiba "Fox Eyes" Ryota and the Sons of Prosperity attack Haven and burn their farmland and destroy their watchtower.
Location
HavenSpecies
The Rattlers -
1865
2 Monkey
Battle of the Forest
Military: BattleThe people of Haven hunt Daidoji Genjiro and the remaining Sons of Prosperity and their allies from the town, and Akodo Yamagata.
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1865
25 Dog
The Rattler Will Break Free
CelestialBound for 1 year by Tadaka the banisher, the Rattler trapped by the gates of Meido will break free.