2263/Events

* One hundred fifty men, women, and children, led by Elias Sandoval, depart Earth for Omicron Ceti III to establish the future Omicron colony. It is the last time they will encounter anyone outside their own group until the 's 2267 arrival. ()
* Ben Childress, Herm Gossett, and Benton partner up to establish a mining company on Rigel XII. ()
* An infant Lactran, later encountered by the landing party in 2269, is born on Lactra VII. ()
* Matthew Decker is promoted to commodore. He remains in command of the . ( commemorative plaque Dave Blass on Twitter)
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