Timeline of Events

In the sci-fi story, *"8113",* three separate calendars are used to track time in the Six Colonies, on Mars, and on the various Modules and moons. Gregorian time (AD) is replaced by these new time-keepers. All plot-related events are outlined below in AD, OT, UMT, and PST.

**AD =** Gregorian time.

**Orbital time (OT) =** AD - 2115.

**Universal Martian time (UMT) =** Convert to Martian time - 85.

**Perpetual solar time (PST) =** Convert to Julian day.

## Eras

From afar, the events of the plot of "*8113*" can be divided into these main eras:

**Colonization:** This era describes the time when ore was discovered and when colonization of space colonies and Mars began. Major events during this period are (in AD):

* 2030: The rogue asteroid, Kypher, is intercepted and found to contain an inactive form of the mysterious compound, *kypherium*.
* 2070: Mars celebrates 20,000 colonists.
* 2081: UMT 1 begins on Mars.
* 2100: Active kypherium (renamed ore) is mined from Mercury and its geodynamic power is defined.
* 2115: OT 1 begins on the Colonies.
* 2149 (OT 34): The United Federation of Colonies declares sovereignty.
* 2238 (UMT 85): Houix declares sovereignty.

**Exodus:** This era is known as the rapid downfall of Earth as a habitable planet, resulting a mass exodus of people to either the Six Colonies or Mars.

* 2300 - 2400: Early exodus period in which rapid immigration took place. The AAA is established to preserve pre-Exodus data.
* 2400 - 2600: Later exodus period when immigration drastically slowed due to overcrowdedness. Houix closes their borders. At this time, only ~1 billion humans have successfully been relocated. Earth enters political unrest and a series of natural disasters that destroy its environment. Mass extinction takes place, including amongst humans.
* 2650+: Both the UFC and Mars begin cutting ties and communication with a depleted Earth. Earth is declared a Module (Module-E) under UFC command. An embargo on ore mining is voted on and enforced.

**Mercurian era:** During this time, all ore is mined from Mercury.

* 2600 - 7600: Successful extra-terrestrial habitation and ore mining on Mercury thrives for 5,000 years.

**Venusian era:** During this time, all ore is mined from Venus following Mercury's implosion. This is the current era, and describes recent history and the current generation of living geotomatons. The Venusian era is marked by the beginning of the Seven Wars.

* 7600 - 7800: Explorative mining on Venus vegins by Vaux Refineries, however, the quality of its ore comes into question when Venusian ore is found to possess insanely over-powered geodynamic abilities. The Houixen military immediately begins refining Venusian ore for weaponry and intergalactic spaceships.
* 7800: Martian scientists attempt to warn Vaux Refineries that over-mining on Mercury will soon lead to its collapse.
* 7843: The First War / The Mercurian Blockade.
* 7859: The Second War / The Venusian War.
* 7865: Mercury implodes, triggering the Third War / The Depression.
* 8059: The Fourth War / Assult on Epoch.
* 8082: The Fifth War / The Talking War.
* 8092: The Sixth War / Burning of Garden City.
* 8094: The Seventh War / Declaration of Mons.
* 8113: The vault opens.