The first faster-than-light drive, the Hawking Engine is developed through international collaboration between university and private research labs.
History of Alpha Centauri
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2059
Hawking Engine invented
Technological achievement -
2060
Project Zephyr
Discovery, ScientificThe 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.
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2068
Manned Survey Missions
Discovery, ExplorationThree manned survey missions are launched in subsequent years, starting with an American crew in 2068.
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2073
Marquez Manufacturing Founded
Financial EventMarquez Manufacturing of Davao (a shareholder corporation of Frontier Industrial Alliance) is consolidated into its current structure.
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2083
Colonization of Kanaloa
Population Migration / TravelFollowing 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
FoundingSilver 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.
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2088
Treaty on Extrasolar Development
Diplomatic actionThe UN General Treaty on Extrasolar Commercial Development of 2088 gave corporations exclusive commercial rights to develop uninhabited territories outside the Sol system.
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2093
2107
Terraforming of Mars
Scientific achievementThe 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
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Football League Founded
Sporting Event / CompetitionThe Silver City Football League starts its first season on a temporary field in Rusholme.
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2108
MMD Acquires Silver City
Financial EventThe corporate enclave of Silver City (along with the entirety of the Antonia Group) is purchased by Marquez Manufacturing of Davao.
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2112
10 Million Colonists
Life, Milestone -
2121
20 Million Colonists
Life, Milestone -
2124
The Machine Plague
Plague / EpidemicA 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.