Start of First Central American Conflict. American Imperial ambitions, justified as part of the war on Communism, terrorism, and narcotics, kill hundreds of thousands. American veterans return home dismembered and maimed, driving the demand for cyberware.
History of The Dark Future
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1990
First Conflict
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1990
The Beginning
Criminal ActivityA secret ‘coup' launched by The Gang of Four, a coalition of government agencies led by the current Vice President, effectively ends federal democracy in the U.S. Many states begin ignoring federal authority, declaring themselves "Free States."
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1990
Breakup
DisbandmentBreakup of Soviet state. From this point, the old USSR begins a new era of rapprochement with Western Europe; by the 2000s, the "Neo Soviets" are the EuroTheatre's most powerful allies.
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2022
2025
Fourth Corporate War
Military: WarCovert operations explode into a shooting war as Arasaka and Militech move front line troops into battle. The ensuing conflict involves operations all over the globe, with heavy combat in major cities worldwide. This includes a three-year wrap-up as pockets of fighting are quelled by Militech and national armies. While there is only one nuke dropped during the war, the world's infrastructure is severely impacted, although not destroyed.
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2023
The Time of The Red
Era beginning/endAtmospheric particles from the nuclear blast in Night City, as well as debris from orbital rock strikes, conventional explosives, and the wartime burning and annihilation of cities and agricultural areas creates an eerie red pall over skies world wide. For nearly two years, skies are tinged with a bloody red color, which eventually dies down to brilliant red sunrises and sunsets throughout the next decade.
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2038
Power Play
Technological achievementMilitech develops the first "Power" weapon: The M-10AF Lexington.
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2039
17 /7
Jungle Fire
Life, DeathA Zhirafa inventor with a hand in the invention of the Savannah line, is killed alongside his family in a gas explosion.
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2040
The Smart Revolution
Technological achievementArasaka develops the first improved Smart weapon: The HJKE-11 Yukimura.
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2040
23 /12
Wipeout
Criminal ActivityThe Furcoats make their entrance on the street in dramatic fashion as Wojtek wipes out a Valentino encampment.
Location
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2043
11 /12
Scav Riot
Criminal ActivityA gang of scavengers is able to hold off NCPD forces and claim a scrapyard as their home.
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2044
16 /12
Shadow Sights
Criminal ActivityThe Iron Sights are seen receiving new military grade hardware from shadowy men in suits.
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2050
A New Marvel
Scientific achievementThe Neuroport hits the public market.