Timeline of Galactic Events
Apr 22, 2015 8:15:05 GMT
Dominion of Zabéara, The Kortl Rheus, and 2 more like this
Post by Solvani Imperium on Apr 22, 2015 8:15:05 GMT
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[Date/Event/Larger Context/Description]
2400.0-2402.0 - A flurry of first encounters occur between various galactic empires.
2402.1 - Rising Tensions in Aquarii (The Aquarii War) - Amarr Empire threatens to throw "entire weight of industry" against the Interstellar Trading Company, if the Aquarii system is not surrendered.
2402.9 - Battle of Asteria (D'Kali Conquests) - D'Kali fleet wins major victory over Adherents at Asteria-Kruger warp point.
2403.4 - Dominion-D'Kali Alliance Formed
2403.9 - Piscium Ingression (Sethulkra Expansion) - Darkstar Alliance fleet enters Tau Ceti claimed space, laying the kindling for upcoming war between them.
2404.0 - Massacre at Thor (War of the Crossroads) - Dominion of Zabeara annihilate a Tau Ceti colony of 1 million at Thor, claiming it is a forward military base. Quadrant empires outraged at this first of many civilian atrocities to come in the following decades. Soon, deaths of single digit millions will be mere footnotes in the game of space empire.
2404.1 - The Dusseldorf-Vega Incident (The Diamond War) - Dominion of Zabeara constructors and civilian population transport destroyed by Kortl ships. Kortl claim a procedural error and Dominion territorial infringement. Beginning of long period of conflict in galactic northwest. Nearly 1 million Zabearans killed.
2405.0-2405.2 - Tau Ceti-Darkstar Alliance War (Sethulkra Expansion) - Following a Darkstar attack, Tau Ceti forces advance against Darkstar Alliance, destroying Alliance fleet. Alliance is forced to become a protectorate of Tau Ceti in all but name.
2405.4 - Blockade of Adherent Homeworld (D'Kali Conquests) - D'Kali forces blockade the homeworld of the Adherents of Veritas following a series of battles which destroy much of the Adherent fleet.
2405.8? - Invasion of Adherent Homeworld (D'Kali Conquests) - D'Kali ground forces arrive and invade. Armed Resistance continues for nearly two years.
2405.9-2406.7 - Adherents of Veritas Resistance Campaign (D'Kali Conquests) - D'Kali forces gradually eliminate remaining Adherant forces to stamp out space-based and planetary guerrilla attacks.
2405.9 - Destruction of the DDX 001 Defender (Sethulkra Expansion) - Darkstar Alliance scout destroyer attacked by 30 ship Hive fleet. Two Hive ships destroyed before the Defender succumbs.
2406.0 - ITCo Conference announced (The Aquarii War) - Galactic conference on the Aquarii conflict proposed. It is later cancelled due to the deteriorating security situation.
2406.1 - Dominion-Kortl Peace Treaty (The Diamond War) - Treaty following border skirmishes relating to territory near the Diamond Empire. Kortl later state the treaty was never signed; it is defunct by 2108.8
2407.0 - Start of Hive-Darkstar War (Sethulkra Expansion) - Two full Darkstar colony ships destroyed by Sethulkra Hive. Hive claims a false flag operation.
2407.1 - Aso Suicide Bombings - Kortl homeworld struck by multiple devastating suicide bombings; radicals with unknown motives later blamed. Restrictions on civil liberties imposed.
2407.1-2407.3 - First Chi Incident (The Aquarii War) - Amarri ships threaten a Solvani constructor in the unoccupied but strategically important Chi system. Solvani request assistance. Amarri vessels leave after some months.
2407.2 - Xirtalahan Mediation of Aquarii Conflict Unsuccessful (The Aquarii War)
2407.9-2411.7 - Unrest in Xirtalahan Consensus (Consensus Civil Conflict) - Interventionist "Keepers" seek to wrest power from the isolationist Council of Valgus. Conflict intensifies over time.
2408.0-2408.3 - Hive Advances on Tau System (Sethulkra Expansion) - Hive bombards Darkstar colony in Tau; 14 million killed, leading to galactic condemnation. Hive advance eventually repulsed by Darkstar Alliance ships.
2408.0-2408.7 - ITCo 'Police Action' against Amarr (The Aquarii War) - Following several skirmishs with Kortl and Amarr ships and fearing an invasion of Aquarii, the Interstellar Trading Company Constabulary destroys ships, bases, and planetary facilities in Amarr space. Kortl trading base destroyed, several million Amarri civilians killed on planetary base. ITCo loses: 20+ ships.
2408.3 - Invasion of Diamond Homeworld (The Diamond War) - Dominion of Zabeara launches surprise invasion; Diamond defenses surprisingly robust. Eventual Dominion victory and conquest. [Dominion perspective]
2408.4-present - Dominion Occupation of Diamond-iz (The Diamond War) - Dominion imposes harsh laws on conquered Diamond subjects. [Dominion perspective] [Additional Diamond perspective]
2408.5 - Establishment of Galactic Council (Galactic Council) - Gryphonic Triarchy creates and hosts a Council for empires to conduct diplomatic discussions. Most sovereign galactic empires join and send representatives over the following year.
2408.5 - Skirmish at the Council - (Galactic Council) - D'Kali and Kortl ships skirmish near The Aerie as Council is formed. No casualties report buy Gryphonic Triarchy admonishes the belligerents.
2408.5-2408.8 - Standoff at Chi (The Aquarii War) - Amarri battlefleet again enters Solvani space at Chi; they depart upon arrival of ITCo Constabulary forces requested by the Solvani.
2408.7 - Diamond "Referendum" (The Diamond War) - Widely-discredited vote held to legitimize Dominion occupation; passes with 96.77% in favor.
2408.8 - Invasion of Bursaru/Terra Nova (Sethulkra Expansion) - Sethulkra Hive engages combined Darkstar Alliance and Tau Ceti fleet above Bursaru. Hive fleet bombards and invades. Hive losses: 44 ships. Darkstar losses: 42 ships, 12 orbital shipyards, millions of civilians, planetary control. Tau Ceti losses: 25 ships. Hive victory.
Darkstar Alliance broken.
2408.8 - Assault on Aquarii (The Aquarii War) - 50 Kortl heavy destroyers and 130 Amarri warships attempt an invasion of Interstellar Trading Company territory in Aquarii. Complete destruction of invading fleets. Company losses: 50+ ships, 100+ satellites. Major ITCo Strategic victory. [Kortl perspective]
2410.6 - Slaughter at Zarrazuma-bur (The Diamond War) D'Kali forces in Dusseldorf system attacked and killed in suprise Kortl attack. Dominion supply base also attacked. Forces unknown.
2410.7 - The Tau Ceti Genocide (War of the Crossroads) - Sethulkra Hive bombards Tau Ceti homeworld. Hundreds of millions killed.
2410.9 - Beta Accords (Galactic Council) - Dominion, D'Kali, Kortl, Solvani, and Hive agree to minimize civilian casualties from planetary bombardment, under various conditions.
2410.9-present - Invasion of the Amarr Empire (The Aquarii War) - ITCo Constabulary supported by Solvani Forces, invade the Amarr Empire after years of tension and conflict. 120+ Amarri and allied Kortl-supplied ships destroyed; numerous planets captured. ITCo losses 60+. Solvani losses ~15 ships.
2411.0? - Dominion Conquest of Tau Ceti Homeworld (War of the Crossroads) - Dominion forces conquer the devastated remains of the Tau Ceti homeworld.
2411.0 - Conquest of Pi System (The Aquarii War) - Solvani Forces seize or destroy all Amarri assets in Pi.
2411.1 - ITCo Constabulary Blockades Amarr Prime (The Aquarii War) - Orbital defenses wiped out. Potent ground forces prevent immediate invasion. Orbital bombardment ruled out.
2411.2 - The Second Siege of Diamond-iz (The Diamond War) - Kortl suprise attack against Dominion garrison and fleet at Diamond homeworld. Kortl losses: 90+ ships; Dominion losses: 116 ships, numerous planetary military installations. Dominion Tactical Victory; Moderate Kortl Strategic Victory.
2411.3 - Diamond War Intensifies (The Diamond War) - The D'Kali Hegemony declares war on the Kortl, joining the Dominion. The Sethulkra Hive breaks trade ties with the Kortl.
2411.6 - Earthsea VIII Incident (The Aquarii War) - Small Solvani task group supporting invasion of Amarr returns fire when attacked by ground-based defenses of Earthsea VIII colony, despite orders to attack only orbital targets. Colony obliterated when a fusion power planet is struck and sets off a chain reaction. A Court Martial conducted and is personally authorized by Intendant So'Weia to execute entire task group by Ship Sundering. All eight guilty ships and crews are Sundered despite presence of multiple members of First Families on board, causing uproar on Solva.
2411.7 - So'Weian Reforms (Imperium Expansion) - Intendant So'Weia of the Solvani Imperium seizes the Imperatii and the Presumptive, transporting them to the planet of Soma'ta. Power of First Families greatly curtailed. Imperium begins transition from aristocrat-controlled Monarchy with limited domestic democratic elements to semi-democratic constitutional Monarchy with strong military influence.
2411.7 - Invasion of Xirta (Imperium Expansion/Consensus Civil Conflict) - Solvani Imperium invades Xirta following years of internal conflict in the Consensus, ostensibly to "restore order and secure strategic defense lanes". Casualties are limited on both sides and consist principally of surface forces. Civilian death toll: minimal.
2411.8 - Vega Ambush (The Diamond War) - Kortl fleet ambushes and annihilates rendezvousing D'Kali and Dominon raiding forces. D'Kali losses: 20+ warships; Dominion losses: unknown Kortl losses: minimal
[Date/Event/Larger Context/Description]
2400.0-2402.0 - A flurry of first encounters occur between various galactic empires.
2402.1 - Rising Tensions in Aquarii (The Aquarii War) - Amarr Empire threatens to throw "entire weight of industry" against the Interstellar Trading Company, if the Aquarii system is not surrendered.
2402.9 - Battle of Asteria (D'Kali Conquests) - D'Kali fleet wins major victory over Adherents at Asteria-Kruger warp point.
2403.4 - Dominion-D'Kali Alliance Formed
2403.9 - Piscium Ingression (Sethulkra Expansion) - Darkstar Alliance fleet enters Tau Ceti claimed space, laying the kindling for upcoming war between them.
2404.0 - Massacre at Thor (War of the Crossroads) - Dominion of Zabeara annihilate a Tau Ceti colony of 1 million at Thor, claiming it is a forward military base. Quadrant empires outraged at this first of many civilian atrocities to come in the following decades. Soon, deaths of single digit millions will be mere footnotes in the game of space empire.
2404.1 - The Dusseldorf-Vega Incident (The Diamond War) - Dominion of Zabeara constructors and civilian population transport destroyed by Kortl ships. Kortl claim a procedural error and Dominion territorial infringement. Beginning of long period of conflict in galactic northwest. Nearly 1 million Zabearans killed.
2405.0-2405.2 - Tau Ceti-Darkstar Alliance War (Sethulkra Expansion) - Following a Darkstar attack, Tau Ceti forces advance against Darkstar Alliance, destroying Alliance fleet. Alliance is forced to become a protectorate of Tau Ceti in all but name.
2405.4 - Blockade of Adherent Homeworld (D'Kali Conquests) - D'Kali forces blockade the homeworld of the Adherents of Veritas following a series of battles which destroy much of the Adherent fleet.
2405.8? - Invasion of Adherent Homeworld (D'Kali Conquests) - D'Kali ground forces arrive and invade. Armed Resistance continues for nearly two years.
2405.9-2406.7 - Adherents of Veritas Resistance Campaign (D'Kali Conquests) - D'Kali forces gradually eliminate remaining Adherant forces to stamp out space-based and planetary guerrilla attacks.
2405.9 - Destruction of the DDX 001 Defender (Sethulkra Expansion) - Darkstar Alliance scout destroyer attacked by 30 ship Hive fleet. Two Hive ships destroyed before the Defender succumbs.
2406.0 - ITCo Conference announced (The Aquarii War) - Galactic conference on the Aquarii conflict proposed. It is later cancelled due to the deteriorating security situation.
2406.1 - Dominion-Kortl Peace Treaty (The Diamond War) - Treaty following border skirmishes relating to territory near the Diamond Empire. Kortl later state the treaty was never signed; it is defunct by 2108.8
2407.0 - Start of Hive-Darkstar War (Sethulkra Expansion) - Two full Darkstar colony ships destroyed by Sethulkra Hive. Hive claims a false flag operation.
2407.1 - Aso Suicide Bombings - Kortl homeworld struck by multiple devastating suicide bombings; radicals with unknown motives later blamed. Restrictions on civil liberties imposed.
2407.1-2407.3 - First Chi Incident (The Aquarii War) - Amarri ships threaten a Solvani constructor in the unoccupied but strategically important Chi system. Solvani request assistance. Amarri vessels leave after some months.
2407.2 - Xirtalahan Mediation of Aquarii Conflict Unsuccessful (The Aquarii War)
2407.9-2411.7 - Unrest in Xirtalahan Consensus (Consensus Civil Conflict) - Interventionist "Keepers" seek to wrest power from the isolationist Council of Valgus. Conflict intensifies over time.
2408.0-2408.3 - Hive Advances on Tau System (Sethulkra Expansion) - Hive bombards Darkstar colony in Tau; 14 million killed, leading to galactic condemnation. Hive advance eventually repulsed by Darkstar Alliance ships.
2408.0-2408.7 - ITCo 'Police Action' against Amarr (The Aquarii War) - Following several skirmishs with Kortl and Amarr ships and fearing an invasion of Aquarii, the Interstellar Trading Company Constabulary destroys ships, bases, and planetary facilities in Amarr space. Kortl trading base destroyed, several million Amarri civilians killed on planetary base. ITCo loses: 20+ ships.
2408.3 - Invasion of Diamond Homeworld (The Diamond War) - Dominion of Zabeara launches surprise invasion; Diamond defenses surprisingly robust. Eventual Dominion victory and conquest. [Dominion perspective]
2408.4-present - Dominion Occupation of Diamond-iz (The Diamond War) - Dominion imposes harsh laws on conquered Diamond subjects. [Dominion perspective] [Additional Diamond perspective]
2408.5 - Establishment of Galactic Council (Galactic Council) - Gryphonic Triarchy creates and hosts a Council for empires to conduct diplomatic discussions. Most sovereign galactic empires join and send representatives over the following year.
2408.5 - Skirmish at the Council - (Galactic Council) - D'Kali and Kortl ships skirmish near The Aerie as Council is formed. No casualties report buy Gryphonic Triarchy admonishes the belligerents.
2408.5-2408.8 - Standoff at Chi (The Aquarii War) - Amarri battlefleet again enters Solvani space at Chi; they depart upon arrival of ITCo Constabulary forces requested by the Solvani.
2408.7 - Diamond "Referendum" (The Diamond War) - Widely-discredited vote held to legitimize Dominion occupation; passes with 96.77% in favor.
2408.8 - Invasion of Bursaru/Terra Nova (Sethulkra Expansion) - Sethulkra Hive engages combined Darkstar Alliance and Tau Ceti fleet above Bursaru. Hive fleet bombards and invades. Hive losses: 44 ships. Darkstar losses: 42 ships, 12 orbital shipyards, millions of civilians, planetary control. Tau Ceti losses: 25 ships. Hive victory.
Darkstar Alliance broken.
2408.8 - Assault on Aquarii (The Aquarii War) - 50 Kortl heavy destroyers and 130 Amarri warships attempt an invasion of Interstellar Trading Company territory in Aquarii. Complete destruction of invading fleets. Company losses: 50+ ships, 100+ satellites. Major ITCo Strategic victory. [Kortl perspective]
2410.6 - Slaughter at Zarrazuma-bur (The Diamond War) D'Kali forces in Dusseldorf system attacked and killed in suprise Kortl attack. Dominion supply base also attacked. Forces unknown.
2410.7 - The Tau Ceti Genocide (War of the Crossroads) - Sethulkra Hive bombards Tau Ceti homeworld. Hundreds of millions killed.
2410.9 - Beta Accords (Galactic Council) - Dominion, D'Kali, Kortl, Solvani, and Hive agree to minimize civilian casualties from planetary bombardment, under various conditions.
2410.9-present - Invasion of the Amarr Empire (The Aquarii War) - ITCo Constabulary supported by Solvani Forces, invade the Amarr Empire after years of tension and conflict. 120+ Amarri and allied Kortl-supplied ships destroyed; numerous planets captured. ITCo losses 60+. Solvani losses ~15 ships.
2411.0? - Dominion Conquest of Tau Ceti Homeworld (War of the Crossroads) - Dominion forces conquer the devastated remains of the Tau Ceti homeworld.
2411.0 - Conquest of Pi System (The Aquarii War) - Solvani Forces seize or destroy all Amarri assets in Pi.
2411.1 - ITCo Constabulary Blockades Amarr Prime (The Aquarii War) - Orbital defenses wiped out. Potent ground forces prevent immediate invasion. Orbital bombardment ruled out.
2411.2 - The Second Siege of Diamond-iz (The Diamond War) - Kortl suprise attack against Dominion garrison and fleet at Diamond homeworld. Kortl losses: 90+ ships; Dominion losses: 116 ships, numerous planetary military installations. Dominion Tactical Victory; Moderate Kortl Strategic Victory.
2411.3 - Diamond War Intensifies (The Diamond War) - The D'Kali Hegemony declares war on the Kortl, joining the Dominion. The Sethulkra Hive breaks trade ties with the Kortl.
2411.6 - Earthsea VIII Incident (The Aquarii War) - Small Solvani task group supporting invasion of Amarr returns fire when attacked by ground-based defenses of Earthsea VIII colony, despite orders to attack only orbital targets. Colony obliterated when a fusion power planet is struck and sets off a chain reaction. A Court Martial conducted and is personally authorized by Intendant So'Weia to execute entire task group by Ship Sundering. All eight guilty ships and crews are Sundered despite presence of multiple members of First Families on board, causing uproar on Solva.
2411.7 - So'Weian Reforms (Imperium Expansion) - Intendant So'Weia of the Solvani Imperium seizes the Imperatii and the Presumptive, transporting them to the planet of Soma'ta. Power of First Families greatly curtailed. Imperium begins transition from aristocrat-controlled Monarchy with limited domestic democratic elements to semi-democratic constitutional Monarchy with strong military influence.
2411.7 - Invasion of Xirta (Imperium Expansion/Consensus Civil Conflict) - Solvani Imperium invades Xirta following years of internal conflict in the Consensus, ostensibly to "restore order and secure strategic defense lanes". Casualties are limited on both sides and consist principally of surface forces. Civilian death toll: minimal.
2411.8 - Vega Ambush (The Diamond War) - Kortl fleet ambushes and annihilates rendezvousing D'Kali and Dominon raiding forces. D'Kali losses: 20+ warships; Dominion losses: unknown Kortl losses: minimal
