Timeline

**1980-2030: The Information Age.** The period from 1980 to 2030 is commonly referred to as the Information Age. In an alternate history scenario, both the USA and the Soviets launched nuclear weapons in the early 1980s. While this didn't lead to a planet-sterilizing war, it did result in the collapse of major nations. The survivors united to form the Earthrealm, a global nation led by an elected council. Over the course of 30 years, the Earthrealm focused on recovery, aid, and reconstruction efforts, earning widespread popularity and admiration. Around the 2020s, thoughts turned to venturing beyond Earth.

**2030-2300: The Interplanetary Age.** During the years 2030 to 2300, known as the Interplanetary Age, the Earthrealm established a moonbase in the 2030s and a Mars base in the 2050s. The entire solar system, known as Solsys, was colonized, and the first interstellar probes were launched. Humanity, along with its technological creations, successfully established itself as an interplanetary civilization.

**2300-2500: The Solsys Golden Age.** The period from 2300 to 2500 is marked the Solsys Golden Age. Regular interstellar missions were launched, primarily by the Earthrealm, but also by corporations and separatist groups. Solsys continued to advance and thrive. The first superintelligences, or super-AIs, were developed. Numerous colonies, such as Nova, Sirius, New America, Freya, Thegian, Horizon, and Sermantis, were established.

**2500: The Technocalypse.** In the year 2500, a catastrophic event known as the Technocalypse occurred. Rogue machines and AI caused the downfall of the Solsys Golden Age. Communications between colonies were severed to contain the disaster. The Earthrealm collapsed, resulting in the death of tens of billions and the survival of only a few.

**2500: The Little Exodus.** Amid the chaos, some individuals attempted to escape Solsys using incomplete colony ships, hollowed asteroids, and repurposed cyclers. Many perished during the attempt, while some reached the colonies, and others established their own, such as Baldur, Caph, and Jerusalem.

**2500-2600: The Solsys Dark Age.** The survivors within Solsys faced a challenging period between 2500 and 2600. The colonies were relatively less affected by the Technocalypse.

**2350-2600: The Colonies Era.** During the Colonies Era (2350-2600), the colonies experienced growth and eventually reestablished contact. Prominent colonies included Sirius, Nova, Kentaurus (housing Horizon and Aurora, both in Alpha Centauri), Teegarden, and New America.

**2600-2900:** The First Federation Age. The uplifting of Solsys by the colonies marked the beginning of the First Federation Age (2600-2900). This era witnessed the expansion of the First Federation to encompass all human colonies. Notable worlds such as New Earth, Gaia, Avalon, Drake's World, New Mars, Atlantis, and Dionysos gained prominence. The Middle Federation period saw the colonization of the last first-generation worlds and the emergence of second-generation colonies like New Rome, Curunas, Maya, Old Poseidon, Nueland and Teren. Tensions between various powers rose, leading to the Federal War and the eventual end of the First Federation.

**2900-3000:** **Corewards Recession.** The 30th century brought the Corewards Recession, a challenging time for inner worlds devastated by war.

**2750-3350: Inner Volume Era.** The outer colonies, mainly of the second and third generations, escaped the conflict and gained independence during the Inner Volume Era (2750-3350).

**3000-4000: The Federal Empire Period.** Established in the core for rebuilding, the Federal Empire grew to become the largest governing entity in human history. It annexed former colonies and expanded into the Middle Volumes, colonizing fourth, fifth, and even sixth-generation worlds.

**3800-4000: The Many-Sided War.** This period, known as the Chaotic War, the Great War, or the Collapse War, saw the Federal Empire engage in numerous conflicts against aliens, separatists, and pervasive malware.

**4000~: Collapse and Interregnum**. Data from this period are unreliable, with chaotic communication exacerbating the situation. The Collapse and Interregnum affected worlds differently, ranging from brief disruptions on some planets to prolonged turmoil on others.

**5000: The Modern Era.** The Modern Era is characterized by its diversity and serves as a time of exploration and adventure.