2688 - Emperor Petresun authorizes BioDerm program. 2700 - Humanity embraces development of high technology again as the scars of the Earthsiege heal. Prometheus continues to build its forces. 2717 - Imperial probes detect massive Cybrid activity beyond Neptune. 2720 - Long Patrols begin, using the Titan Orbital Station as a base.
All colonial activity is directed toward providing resources for Earth.
2800 - Humanity is united only against the Cybrids. Colonies have formed resistance movements spawned by hatred of the fortification efforts that plunder the colonies of needed resources while giving little in return. The Empire and the Cybrids have massed huge armadas, but no one really knows the extent of the Cybrid buildup. Cybrid influence discovered on Earth. While the purpose of the cache is unknown, the rebels adapt what they can to their own vehicles and weapons.