Alpha Centauri

Alpha Centauri (α Centauri, abbreviated Alpha Cen, α Cen) is the closest star system to the Solar System, being 4.37 light-years (1.34 pc) from the Sun. It consists of three stars: Alpha Centauri A and Alpha Centauri B, which form the binary star Alpha Centauri AB, and a small and faint red dwarf, Alpha Centauri C, which is loosely gravitationally bound and orbiting the other two at a current distance of about 13,000 astronomical units (0.21 ly). It is one of two star systems in the Sol Sector.   Alpha Centauri A (Rigil Kentaurus) is a main sequence yellow star (G2 V). It has one planet, a gas giant named Yulu with 7 major satellites including Kanaloa and Fuxi.   Alpha Centauri B (Toliman) orbits a common point with A at a distance of between 11.2 AU (at pericenter) and 35.6 AU (at apocenter). It is a orange main sequence star with a classification of (K1 V).   Alpha Centauri C (Proxima Centauri) orbits Alpha Centauri AB at a distance of 13,000 AU. This red dwarf star (M6 Ve) has two planets.  
  • Proxima Centauri d
  • Proxima Centauri b
  • Alternative Name(s)
    Gliese 559
    Type
    Star System
    Location under
    Included Locations

    • 2059


      Hawking Engine invented
      Technological achievement

      The first faster-than-light drive, the Hawking Engine is developed through international collaboration between university and private research labs.

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    • 2060


      Project Zephyr
      Discovery, Scientific

      The first Hawking Engine space probe was launched to survey the gas giant Yulu, orbiting Alpha Centauri A. This mission revealed the existence of complex lifeforms on one of Yulu's moon, Kanaloa.

    • 2068


      Manned Survey Missions
      Discovery, Exploration

      Three manned survey missions are launched in subsequent years, starting with an American crew in 2068.

    • 2073


      Marquez Manufacturing Founded
      Financial Event

      Marquez Manufacturing of Davao (a shareholder corporation of Frontier Industrial Alliance) is consolidated into its current structure.

    • 2083


      Colonization of Kanaloa
      Population Migration / Travel

      Following the three survey missions, large scale colonization of one of Yulu's moons begins, with colonists coming from all over Earth. Owens BioSystems commences seeding select locations with flora and fauna genegineered for the moon's environmental conditions.

      Location
      Kanaloa
    • 2086

      17 /4

      Silver City Founded
      Founding

      Silver City is founded by the now defunct Antonia Group of Dunedin, New Zealand. The population reaches 250,000 and the city is given limited self-governance.

    • 2088


      Treaty on Extrasolar Development
      Diplomatic action

      The UN General Treaty on Extrasolar Commercial Development of 2088 gave corporations exclusive commercial rights to develop uninhabited territories outside the Sol system.

    • 2093

      2107


      Terraforming of Mars
      Scientific achievement

      The first large scale terraforming stage on Mars is successfully completed. The technologies and processes can now be applied to many other human settlements.

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    • 2097

      4 /9

      Football League Founded
      Sporting Event / Competition

      The Silver City Football League starts its first season on a temporary field in Rusholme.

    • 2108


      MMD Acquires Silver City
      Financial Event

      The corporate enclave of Silver City (along with the entirety of the Antonia Group) is purchased by Marquez Manufacturing of Davao.

    • 2112


      10 Million Colonists
      Life, Milestone

      The population of Kanaloa reaches 10 million people.

      Location
      Kanaloa
    • 2121


      20 Million Colonists
      Life, Milestone

      The population of Kanaloa reaches 20 million people.

      Location
      Kanaloa
    • 2124


      The Machine Plague
      Plague / Epidemic

      A virus of unknown origin was discovered spreading through the inhabitants of Kanaloa. A complete quarantine was imposed in early 2125 with the moon's only two launch facilities coming under the control of a multi-corporation panel.