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2117 First hyperspace module is designed.
2120 First historic flight of the USS Endeavor. The Endeavor is the first capable FTL ship in space.
2131 USS Endeavor is sent to Proxima Centauri in the Centaurus constellation for its maiden voyage outside of the solar system.
2132 After 6 months of information gathering the USS Endeavor returns successfully from her maiden voyage.
2136 Formation of the Terran Republic.
2145 Colonization of Gan Eden within the Alpha Centauri A system occurs, the first standing Republican Navy is created with the construction of the R.N.S Vigilant, Endeavor, Majestic and Callistoga.
2158 Vega is Colonized. Construction of the 2nd fleet of the Terran Republic Navy is underway.
2159 In attempting to create a new fleet a new engine design increases efficiency. Colonization explodes as dozen of systems are colonized at once.
2162 Contact with the first Interstellar Species, the Deleveneese. Charting of the Deleven Sector yields 37 habitable systems.
2167 Colonization of the Aldeberon and Sirius Sectors. Charting yields 68 habitable systems.
2175 Colonization of the Hyades and Canopus Sectors. Charting yields 92 habitable systems.
2183 Colonization of the Ursa and Procyon Sector. Charting yields 109 habitable systems.
2189 Colonization of the Rigel Sector. Charting this Sector alone yields an astounding 86 habitable systems.
2190 First War of Independence begins. Colonies within the Sirius and Canopus Sector attempt to break from the Republic.
2199 Colonization of the Trifid and Polaris Sectors. Charting yields 125 habitable systems.
2211 First War of Independence ends with a Terran Republic victory. The idea of a liberal association of worlds ends violently with thoughts of Empire.
2217 Colonization of the Lyra, Eridani and Achernar Sectors. Charting yields 198 habitable systems.
2223 Colonization of the Vela and Altair Sectors. Charting yields 131 habitable systems.
2230 Colonization of the Gamma Cygni and Perseus Sectors. Charting yields 165 habitable systems.
2243 Colonization of the Eta Carinae and Spica Sectors. Charting yields 151 habitable systems.
2269 Colonization of the Kentaurus and Formalhaut Sectors. Kentaurus is successfully charted yielding 37 habitable systems. But explorers in Formalhaut, while having successfully charted 24 habitable systems within the sector encounters the Kharadorn Empire.
2270 The first Terran/Kharadorn War erupts over rights to the nearby resources within the Formalhaut Sector.
2324 The first Terran/Kharadorn War ends with the Treaty of Formalhaut, awardng the Republic control of the Sector. Results of the colonization and charting of Kentaurus and Formalhaut yield 60 habitable systems.
2330 Colonization of the Vulpecula and Deneb Sectors. Charting yields 173 habitable systems.
2336 Colonization of the Draconis, Canis and Cestus Sectors. Charting yields 246 habitable systems.
2344 The Orion Sector is colonized (charting 39 habitable systems) and sets off the 2nd War of Independence after several factions agree that all further expansion should be for independent worlds. The Republic declares that it is paying the costs and will not allow freedom from the Union.
2355 Contact with the Celustian. Charting of the Celust Sector yields 49 habitable systems.
2360 Human Cloning is legalized for widespread population increase. The first Bio-Drone, a fully customized, unique individual is perfected.
2371 End of the 2nd War of Independence with a Republic victory ensuring that there will be no further attempts at independence.
2372 Beginning of the Age of Reconciliation as the Republic Government take major steps to give sector governement more autonomy in the hopes of developing a more "perfect union."
2380 Charting of the Sagittarius Sector yields 26 habitable systems and contact with the Onadai Provinces. The Treaty of Vientallia established a long running nonaggression pact.
2392 Colonization of the Tigris and Scorpius Sectors. Charting yields 157 habitable systems.
2410 End of the Age of Reconciliation with the death of the President Republican Brian Chance. On his death bed he uttered the words that has reverberated across the Terran Republic and is now the pledge of the Republic, "Strength in Unity."
2417 Colonization of the Antares Sector. Charting yields 46 habitable systems.
2419 First encounter with Nummidians.
2423 First Terran/Nummidian War with the famous "Battle of Antares" as Terran Forces orchestrate a stalwart defense of the fledgling colony.
2425 The Bellatria Sector is colonized. Charting yields 52 habitable systems, nearly two thirds of which controlled by the Nummidians.
2428 The Nummidians are outraged at the overt colonization clearly within their borders and raze several colonies in the sector. Response from the Republic is swift and violent which causes the people of the Republic to unite under not only the banner of the heroism at Antares, but also the "Massacre at New Ganymede and Hollyfield."
2430 For the first time in history, military units consisting entirely of artificially intelligent war machines are deployed by Nummidian forces against Republic units all along the Antares Front.
2434 Faced with staggering military and civilian losses, the Republic deploys their own machine units to directly compete with Nummidian war machines. Bio-Drone production also increases three fold.
2453 The last major naval engagement in the Bellatria Sector results in a decisive victory for Republic Forces. The Nummidians are forced to concede the entire Sector.
2455 End of the First Terran/ Nummidian War with the Treaty of Alegron. This treaty also limits the use of Artificial Intelligence in warfare.
2456 Beginning of the Reconstruction Age as the Republic attempts to rebuild after these long and brutal wars.
2479 Colonization of the Regulus Sector yields 39 habitable systems and first Contact with the Diesho Confederation. War was about to erupt with the Confederation, however, quick diplomatic endeavors resulted in the Treaty of Bethsheeba.
2483 The Corron Sector is colonized after first contact with the Corrons. 42 habitable systems are charted.
2520 The Reconstruction Age ends violently with the destruction of several colonies in the Formalhaut Sector at the hands of the Nummidians. This is in an attempt to incite another Terran/ Kharadorn War.
2521 Despite repeated denials of any hostility toward the Terrans, Republic forces invade several border systems within the Kharadorn Empire. This sets off the Second Terran/ Kharadorn War.
2526 Colonization of the Caph Sectors. Charting yields 63 habitable systems.
2555 Colonization of the Pollux Sector in which new terra-forming methods were used to provided for greater stability in return. Charting yields 38 habitable systems.
2562 As the Second Terran/ Kharadorn War drags on. A Nummidian strike force advances into Terran space and assault several colonies in the Antares Sector.
2563 Almost simultaneously, reports start pouring in about Nummidian incursions into Kharadorn space. This happens just as evidence is uncovered suggesting the attacks into Formalhaut are as a result of Nummidian action and not Kharadorn.
2569 As both Terra and Reorrlorak real from the highly organized and vicious attacks by the Nummidians. Terran and Kharadorn forces find themselves fighting a common enemy at the Battle of Denebola.
2570 The Second Kharadorn War ends with the declaration of war against the Nummidians. The Treaty of Callista Prime is signed bringing the Kharadorn Empire into the war as allies with the Republic.
2577 The Zosma Sector is invaded and forcefully colonized under intense fighting in order to open another front against the Nummidians. The military colonies in that sector, despite being isolated from the Republic and directly attacked several times, never fall.
2578 The Algol Sector is Colonized. 47 habital systems and charted.
2580 The first Mauridian is grown using Nummidian and Terran genetic material.
2583 The Mauridian race is born as it's gene pool becomes self sustaining.
2601 The Republic suffers critical loses to key systems in the Zosma Sector. A renewed offensive by Nummidian Forces, bolstered by Mauridian Soldier/ Slaves force Republic defenders finally from the Sector. However, Kharadorn forces enjoy great successes and manage to push the Nummidians completely from their holdings.
2603 Despite several more key victories, the Nummidian Empire sues for peace with the Republic. Little is known why. With the signing of the Second Treaty of Alegron, the Second Terran/ Nummidian War Ends.
2612 The Alpheratz and Mirach Sectors are colonized. Charting reveales 153 habitable systems.
2614 At the Tokadii behest, the Kharadorn introduce them to the Terrans.
2622 The Tokadii begin demanding the immediate withdrawal of Terran colonists from several systems in the Mirach Sector.
2624 Terran defenders engage Tokadii forces in border skirmishes. The Terrans realize that the Tokadii are technologically far in advance of the Terrans.
2627 The Tokadii handily push Republic forces out of the Mirach Sector.
2630 Despite repeated warnings from the Kharadorn, the Republic declares war against the Tokadii.
2635 The Terrans suffer defeat after defeat at the hands of the Tokadii. While the Tokadii make no attempt to invade the Republic, their grasp of the Mirach Sector remains firm.
2637 Realizing there was no way they could win against the Tokadii, the Republic relinquished the Mirach Sector and evacuates the remaining colonies.
2645 The Phecda Sector is colonized. Charting yields 57 habitable systems.
2653 The Battle of Cepheus occurs as Onadai refugee ships and escorts clash with Republic border patrols. This marked the first armed conflict in a once benign relationship with the Onadai Provinces. What these Onadai were running from is a mystery.
2655 Reports of Nummidian military forces pulling from the Antares and Bellatria Demilitarized Zones to destinations unknown are added to reports of more Onadai refugees pouring into Terran borders. Demands for an explanation into the refugee situation reveal a new threat, the Oroken.
2660 Enormous Tokadii Fleets are spotted moving through the Terran/ Kharadorn border, bound for Onadai Space.
2661 Reports filter in of a gigantic naval conflict, the largest in galactic history. The Onadai and Tokadii are obliterated in what is later called the Battle of Gehena.
2665 The remaining Onadai defenses are swept away by the Oroken. The Onadai Matriarch requests asilum for the survivors of her shattered Provinces within Terran borders.
2668 Reports come in from the Kharadorn Empire that invasion forces of overwhelming technological advancement have assaulted their outer defensive bases along their Nummidian Demilitarized Zone. It is speculated the these forces are none other than the Oroken that the Onadai have spoken of.
2669 Republic Forces begin building defenses along the Onadai Border in preperation of the Oroken who have been detected to be enroute.
2675 Preparations prove fruitless as Oroken forces brush aside Republic defenders in sectors along the Onadai Border.
2679 Despite the best efforts of the combined forces of the Terrans, Kharadorn and Diesho, named the "Southern Alliance," Oroken War Fleets drive deep into the galaxy. Although spent and demoralized, Tokadii and Onadai forces lend what help they can in humanitarian aid.
2682 Even as Republic forces attempt to stabilize the galactic northern and eastern fronts, Oroken War Fleets assault systems in sectors on the Nummidian Border. This opens a second galactic eastern front and means that the Nummidians have failed in defending their territory.
2685 The Oroken assault several Kharadorn core systems. The northern front falters and Oroken forces are a single hyperspace jump from Reorrlorak.
2688 A sizable Nummidian and Pantaran Task Force emerges to help the beleaguered Kharadorn defenders. A truce is called, the legendary "Gel'e'teaatt," or Courage As One, is offered by the Nummidians. For the first time in the history of both Nations, Kharadorn and Nummidian, fight side-by-side.
2689 The Oroken are handed their first defeat at the hands of the new Gel'e'teaaatt Alliance. Nummidian, Pantaran and Kharadorn forces are joined by Republic forces to drive back the Oroken from the Kharadorn Empire.
2695 As Republic forces weather the full brunt of both galactic eastern fronts, Nummidian and Kharadorn forces break the northern front and drive to the galactic east, severing the Oroken offensive within the Onadai Provinces. Suddenly, Oroken forces find themselves isolated and surrounded.
2712 With a rebuilt Tokadii fleet, the renewed vigor of the Ondai with the hopes of retaking their homeland, and the tired but stalwart Terran forces, the Gel'e'teaaatt Alliance drives through the eastern fronts and scatters the stalling Oroken offensive.
2718 The Oroken are declared defeated with the retaking of the Onadai home-world, Kosugi. National militaries return to their homes to regroup and heal.
2737 Genetic Reconstitution for Enhanced Longevity (GREL) is developed for live human testing.
2753 Genetic Reconstitution for Enhanced Longevity (GREL) is perfected for comercial use.
2757 The Circlist Faith is founded. Based on the belief that death is a step in human evolution and that immortality is contrary to God's will.
2777 Under a new authoritarian regime headed by Yao'Tsung'Ming, the Diesho Confederation raids several border systems from both the Terran Republic and Onadai Provinces.
2778 With the horrors of the Oroken Incursion still on their minds, and a depleted Navy, the Terrans Republic cedes several of these border systems. The Onadai, however, retaliate swiftly against the Deisho.
2780 Border clashes between the Onadai and the Deisho escalate into full scale war.
2785 Emboldened by early victories, Deisho forces push deeper into Terran space in an attempt to out-flank Onadai defenders. Grudgingly, Republic forces engage Deisho ships to repel their advance.
2787 As Republic and Diesho forces clash across the Regulus, Caph and into the Sagittarius Sectors, Onadai forces strike deeper into Diesho territory.
2793 Suffering heavy losses at the hands of the Onadai, the Diesho are forced to pull back from Republic territory.
2795 The Diesho sue for peace after failing to stall the Onadai strikes into their territory.
2820 A Tokadii Raiding Force is engaged by Commodore Antonio Falconne and elements of B Group, 12th Battle Fleet. For the first time in recorded history, the Tokadii are defeated.
2848 Colonization of the Thestus and Cartega Sectors. Charting yields 162 habitable systems.
2864 Republic explorers contact the Dolnoi while colonizing the Eateashu Sector. 87 Habitable systems are charted.
2867 The raging "Cold War" between the Nummidians and the Kharadorn explodes into open conflict as attack squadrons strike at border areas across their Demilitarized Zone.
2868 Faced with the very real possibility of a third Nummidian/ Kharadorn War, Terran forces are stretched thin protecting both the Formalhaut and Antares Sectors as well as border regions with the Diesho and Onadai.
2870 The Senate enacts the Bio-Drone Military Reenforcement Initative and bio-drone soldier production escalates another ten fold.
2872 Reports of abuses and illegal Bio-Drone production begin to surface as this facet of the Genetic Industry becomes quite lucrative. Unpopular and floundering for identity, the Circlist Faith takes up the banner for Bio-Drone Civil Rights.
2875 Despite the escalating war between the Nummidians and the Kharadorn, Republican Citizen become anxiously preoccupied with the Bio-Drone rights debate.
2891 Even as the Third Nummidian/ Kharadorn War grinds to a bitter stalemate, Bio-Drone rights activists and voting regularity proponents clash both in the streets and on the Senate Floor.
2917 Several systems in the Galactic South East begin making accusations and threats regarding Bio-Drone production. Many of these accusations are later found to be attempts at disrupting trade economy between rival systems.
2920 The Senate becomes log jammed over the growing Bio-Drone controversy. Bio-Drone Rights accusations both real and false crowd lawmakers' time schedules.
2968 Monsignor Georgio Freeman is named Pontiff-Exemplar of the Circlist Faith.
2983 The Tribalous Frontier Bio-Drone Production Facility is raided. Illegal Bio-Drone production, research and trafficking is discovered. The Freeman Movement begins.
2991 Mauridian Revolution (oft called Nummidian Civil War) begins.
2995 Pontiff-Exemplar Georgio Freeman dies.
2998 The Defeat at the Dea’Vedereau Shipyards marks the beginning of the end for the Nummidian Empire.
3014 Mauridians Declare victory by sacking the Nummidian Capital.
3022 Colonization of the Gamma Oregga and Thessellia Sectors. Charting yields 112 habitable systems.
3037 Task Forces of House La'Rorth and House De'Canette engage each other in what is called the Battle of Ceau'Deveridect, or "The Battle of Brothers." It marked the first real engagement between Nummidian forces in millennia. The repercussions of this battle reverberate across the Mauridian Empire.
3041 The Republic civilian heavy freighter Stellar Treasure is attacked and destroyed by system defense boats under the pretence that it was trafficking illegal Bio-Drone contraband. In was instead transporting needed medical supplies and food stuffs for the desperate colony of Gidia two systems away. This resulted in the deaths of over 150,000 civilians (including the crew of the Stellar Treasure).
3042 The Republic Senate enacts sterner measures toward system defense fleets as more and more systems declare their willingness to use them to detect and eliminate the growing illegal Bio-Drone trade.
3045 System fleets from rival systems, New Tortulla and Port Bathsheba in the Caph Sector engage each other when New Tortulla patrol boats attempt to board the freighter Los Buerte. The Republic Navy doubles it's patrols through the Caph and Sagittarius Sectors.
3057 Diesho and Republic Forces once again clash in the Sagittarius Sector in what is now called the Somlensk Gap Incident. Little it truly known about this engagement other than Terran Republic Forces suffer heavy casualties and prompts the Republic to increase it's military presence in the region.
3059 The Republic Navy loses contact with the Naval Reserve Shipyards at Brunson in the Thestus Sector. Several hundred system across the Thestus, Caph, Sagittarius and Phecda Sectors declare their independence from the Republic. The Freeman Movement recognizes their sovereignty immediately. The fears of many within the Republic have now been realized- The Freeman Rebellion has begun.
3060 Present Day