Military concerns still dominate the markets, but market share is increasing in areas of science, technology, and entertainment. These long-term policies aim at increasing the personal wealth of average citizens and keeping them happy. 2275 - Beginning of the Age of Hope. The domestic pacification strategies of the milicorps have created a new stability. Average life expectancy has risen to 83 years.
People begin to see greater attention to the value of human life.
2350 - Civilization has revived. The continual warfare between the meta-nations has become an institution tied to the world economy. No living humans remember a time without this warfare. Humanity seems to stand on the brink of greatness. Personal wealth is high, computers have permeated society.