A single nuclear weapon explodes in Australia near Sydney, and a similar device detonated south of an active island volcano north of Java causes a tsunami and earthquake which completely devastates Java. Australia occupies Indonesia. Crucis is assassinated. 2001 Tekagi aliens land a reconnaissance in force, which is defeated. The Climate Weapon is launched behind a cloud of ice crystals.
Government prepares deployment of genetically-engineered animal soldiers.
The Climate weapon is discovered and impacts a few weeks later. Several small nuclear wars take place and the Time of Rifts is initiated.