This article covers the period of 2530 to 2580. It covers a period of intense war across the entire quadrant and one of the bloodiest periods in the history of the Quadrant.
2530 -2535 The Struggle of Giants
2530 -The Republic elections take place, with the
Social Democratic Party coming up top in the polls. After a month of talks, a vote was held and the General Assembly elected
Noah Averssen as the new President of the Republic.
see
2530 Republic Elections
The hotly contested election on Nova Terra saw Ragnar Roeburn of Ravenheart win the governorship and Ravenheart and their allies win a majority of the seats in the colonial legislature, which was seen by many political pundits as a vindication of Burning Path.
There are major battles on the Rorn frontier as the Karkouri launch a massive offensive against the Rorn and their allies. However, thanks in part to excellent intelligence and superior technology, the Rorn and their allies win two spectacular victories over the Karkouri, destroying 24 ships
The Tazzyn Empire poured funds into rebuilding the shattered Vatu Navy and infrastructure. The Tazzyn also deployed around a million of its Imperial Guard troops into the Hassal League. There were also skirmishes between Tazzyn and Dhau warships throughout Tranoan space
The Gannid Civil War reaches a new stage as there are a series of major fleet actions. The Government forces win the first battle but then the Rebels win all the remaining clashes that year, seizing the momentum of the war.
The Terran Federation inducted
Fort Verekker,
Fort Darwin and
Lightning Point
2531- Marines from the Terran Republic, supported by PMCs from Strategic Dynamics and the Legion of Terra successfully seize
New Silesia after a lightning campaign. A daring shuttle raid into the heart of New Bannockurn by the PMCs was key to the victory, won at the cost of 19,500 dead or seriously wounded. The Karkouri garrison is devastated, losing nearly 110,000 troops with another 100,000 taken prisoner
The Republic puts an interrim government in place on New Silesia.
The Gannid Rebels win two more major battles, forcing the Government fleet back to the home-systems.
Martian Marines liberate
Fort Kurzon after a short and bloody two month campaign. 72,300 Martians were killed or wounded and the Karkouri garrison was all but wiped out
Martian Marines also land on New Corinth with a huge force of over one million marines. A ten month long campaign saw fierce fighting between the Martians and the Salborian garrison but in the end, the Karkouri officers agreed to surrender. 70,110 Martian marines were killed or wounded and over 115,000 Salborians were killed with another 10,000 taken prisoner.
The Bl'Hud Primacy completes a massive fleet building program, adding another 25 fighting ships to its OOB.
A mercenary force of Terran PMCs and privateers make successful raids against several Karkouri outposts
2532 - The Vatu win several major victories over the Karkouri Regime. A Vatu/Tazzyn allied fleet destroy a huge number of Karkouri ships, including the loss of three battleships. The Karkouri Regime Council agree to peace talks and a ceasefire is signed.
The Gannid Civil War ends as the Government Fleet is defeated and all but wiped out during the Battle of Havindar Dahl. The Chancellor and his government surrender and an provisional government is put in place.
Martian Marines put inter-rim governments in place on New Corinth and Fort Kurzon with elections promised in the next five years.
There is fierce and bloody fighting on
Whitworth as an allied force from the FWP, supported by Valtinist Rangers and the local resistance fight multiple battles against the Salborian garrison troops. Over 600,000 Terrans are reported dead or seriously wounded.
There are major offensives launched by the Terran Allied forces on
Vanheim . Martian Marines make up the bulk of the force but they are also joined by Republic Marines, Legion of Earth and local resistance elements, as well as troops from a dozen Terran worlds. The fighting is bitter and bloody and an attempt to seize Knifehand Port ends in a bloody repulse. Terran losses over the year are reported at 335,000 dead and another 175,000 wounded.
Tazzyn ships engage again with the Dhau throughout Tranoan space and begin a campaign to liberate many captured Tranoan worlds
2533 - The FWP forces liberate Whitworth after another six months of fierce fighting. The brunt of the final offensives fell on the Valtinist Rangers, who suffered a huge rate of loss (over 50%). The Terran forces reported over 350,000 dead or seriously wounded. The Salborian garrison was largely defeated but mopping up operations went on for months after.
Terran Allied Forces conclude the battle of Vanheim, seizing the ruins of the Downport, Aesir City and Knifehand Port, ending the Karkouri Occupation. Around 500,000 Terrans are killed or seriously wounded during the fighting and the downport is left a smoking ruin. The "Government of Vanheim" ruling from Svarthelm begin talks to establish a new permanent government.
There are a wave of armed skirmishes between the Church of the Ascension and Valtinists across Terran space, with a small battle taking place on St Lawrence.
2534 -The Karkouri Regime Council agrees a conditional surrender to the Tazzyn Empire, on behalf of their "co-belligerents". The Karkouri are forced to cede one world to the Vatu Empire, to break off all ties with the Dhau Empire and to agree war reparations.
The Dhau detonate a "devastator" weapon, destroying a small moon used as a forward base for the Tranoans, killing 16,000 Tranoan service personnel and their support staff. The use of a "planet cracker" style weapon shocks the entire galactic community, with near universal documentation. The Dhau warn that if the Tazzyn and their allies continue the war, then the Dhau will use more of these weapons.
The Gannid Commonwealth attempted to make peace with the Terran Republic and FWP/Federation but was unsuccessful, with peace talks breaking down and some members of both polities calling for a war to liberate the former Dragonfish worlds.
2535-2545- Reconstruction
2535 - The Tazzyn Empire forces the Karkouri Regime to cede the world of Eden to them, temporarily and then it is to be handed over to an interim government. A Tazzyn garrison of 500,000 is deployed to the planet
The Republic signs a historic treaty with the Tazzyn Empire, firmly entering their sphere and giving the Tazzyn permission to set up a base in Republic territory. More than forty billion adjusted dollars in aid had been promised in return for the treaty, which ensures the Republic will stay out of the Dhau sphere
The Republic amends its constitution to allow member worlds to exit and to possess capital ships.
Osetta Marcola is elected Lt-Premier on New Berlin, putting a member of the SDP in alongside Malik Grumman.
The Republic Senate oversight committee begins hearings on whether the Averssen administration and the SDP accepted payments in return for cabinet posts. Senator Xavier Inkerman of Earth is chairman of the committee
Dr Galen Drayfuss is elected Governor of Fort Kurzon. He then entered into talks for Fort Kurzon to join the Federation
2536 - St Lawrence and Gaia formally join the Federation after the Federation Charter is amended in a major convention. Fort Kurzon also joins the Federation after talks
The Inkerman committee hearings reach their conclusion as key members of the cabinet, SDP Chairman Malik Grumman and even President Averssen are called to testify. In the end, the committees findings are damning of the SDP, with strong allegations that Earth based donor Ellory Mavros made a contribution in order to get his son, Shelton Mavros, onto the cabinet.
The General Assembly begins impeachment hearings, which stall Republic business for the rest of the year
President Averssen makes a visit to Whitworth to try to influence the planet to join the Republic
2537 - President Averssen is formally impeached by the Republic's general assembly in a tense vote with much bitter recrimination on both sides. The President denies any wrong-doing and decides not to resign as he does not wish to cripple the government.
The senate then tries the President and acquits him in a 9-3 vote. Malik Grumman steps down as SDP chairman and Elliot Pardot, expected nominee for the SDP in 2540, quits the cabinet
The Gannid Commonwealth agrees a treaty with the Republic and the Federation that will release all the former Dragonfish worlds. A future referendum or election will decide which alliance they join. As a part of the treaty, the Gannid gain a base on Avalon.
2538 - The Federation agrees a treaty with the Tazzyn Empire, very similar to the one that the Republic signed. However sources leak that the Federation will have a Tazzyn Envoy sat in on their government meetings, leading to accusations that the Federation is nothing more than a Tazzyn puppet state.
Vanheim holds a gubernational election and former marine officer Caesron Fife is elected the new Governor with nearly 50% of the vote in a large, diverse field of candidates. He enters talks to bring Vanheim into the Federation but also talks to the Republic, engaging in some tough negotiations.
New Corinth votes to name Princess Nova Valane as their "sovreign", essentially making the planet a constitutional monarchy. Nova and her heirs will hold the title of Princess over New Corinth and Mars but on New Corinth their powers were largely ceremonial. New Corinth was expected to join the Federation in 2540.
Hathor Technology & Sarissa Arms agree a 64 billion adjusted dollar merger, becoming Sarissa Technology, now the sixth largest corporation in Terran space.
Ragnar Roeburn, Governor of Nova Terra, passes the Residency Act on Nova Terra. This contreversial measure means that no visitor or resident of Nova Terra can "exist in more than once place". This law effectively bans all TND's from Nova Terra and also means that AIs on the planet must prove they are not backed up anywhere else. The law is expected to be debated and perhaps overturned by the Republic Senate in 2540.
Dr Owain Bassir is formally elected as the new First Ranger of the Valtinists.
There are a wave of suicide bombings by supporters of the Church of the Ascension against Valtinist communes and bases. The CoA denies any involvement but more than 500 are killed in attacks on St Lawrence, Mars and Earth.
2539 - There is a major coup in Karkouri space with the entire Regime Council wiped out. A new Regime Council takes over following a brief period of suppression and violence in Karkouri space.
Governor Lacey Sondheim of Earth calls for a referendum on Earth's continuing membership of the Republic. The vote is defeated in a rare show of unity between the SDP and Valiant members of the Diet. The SDP chairman on Earth calls for Lacey to be kicked out of the SDP and Governor Sondeheim confirms she will not seek another term as Governor.
Vanheim agrees to become a member of the Republic after protracted negotiations. The full terms of the agreement aren't made public but rumors are that the Republic has agreed to pay more than twenty five billion adjusted dollars in aid payments to help reconstruction on Vanheim.
With the SDP collapsing in the polls, former Foreign Secretary Elliot Pardot, the presumptive SDP nominee for President announces that he will not seek nor accept the SDP's nomination for President. Senator Robinson Goetze also confirms he does not intend to seek the nomination.
The Centrist Party and Vishnu Elpis make a formal party-merger, creating a new party under the Vishnu Elpis banner. The new moderate party stands in both Republican and Federation elections
2540 -The Republic elections see the "Conservative bloc", led by Senator Xavier Inkerman, emerge with the most votes. There are protracted negotations between Vishnu Elpis, who finish with their highest ever number of seats, and both the SDP and Valiant but in the end, Senator Inkerman is elected President
see
2540 Republic Election
The Republic is forced to back down by the Tazzyn Empire and move the construction of its "Titan" class warship from Hressan space into Terran space, near Nova Terra.
The trial of Eleutheria Ashpool ends with a plea bargain agreed, with her sentenced to five years house arrest. This decision is widely decried by her opponents but appears to draw a line under the issue.
The Republic's lawsuits against various corporations are either settled out of court or are dropped after the Inkerman administration cuts funding and shutters most of the cases
The Republic Senate rejects the law passed on New Berlin making the draft illegal on the planet in a 7-5 decision.
Van Diemens World formally joins the
The Antares Federation
2541 - A Dhau outpost in Kappa Reticulli is destroyed. The Dhau Empire claims that there had been an "accident" on the planet. Tensions between the Dhau and the Tazzyn continue as both Empires continue to deploy ships to the contested borders but there has been no fighting for nearly five years at this point.
The world of
New Corinth agrees to join the Federation after a referendum.
There are a series of covert attacks against targets in the Federation. These occur on Mars, St Lawrence and Gaia. The Republic initially denies responsibility and the Federation issues a strongly worded communiqué criticizing these attacks.
2542 - A Hressan shipyard is sabotaged, apparently by Republic intelligence. The Republic Intelligence forces agree to a full audit as Secretary Corrick appears to have lost control of the intelligence services.
A Gannid scouting party is lost near Agartha to huge gravity storms
The New Berlin colonial legislature reveals that a Zzenddi attack is imminent, throwing the planet into panic. Governor Mallick Grumman is accused of leaking top secret information and the Inkerman administration publicly state that an attack is considered "possible"
Talks regarding a potential supra-national defence treaty between the Republic and the Federation begin. Beckett Solarin and Governor Holt Brahms meet dozens of times along with leading defence experts
2543 - President Inkerman establishes two new national holidays in the Republic. "Republic Day" celebrates the anniversary of the Republic whilst "Flag Day" is a day of national pride and celebration of patriotism.
Governor Mallick Grumman is forced to resign his office and retire from politics. Lt-Governor Osetta Marcola (SDP) is elevated to replace him.
Former Republic Minister of Intelligence Patton Rosewood (Gurava) is found murdered in his apartment in Dhaka City on Earth. The Dhaka PD are unable to find a suspect
2544 - A pirate raid from Tortuga successfully strikes Gaia, destroying a major temple and making off with artifacts from the planet. The Governor of Gaia is furious and calls for a response. Arbiter Kallisto Valane agrees to send a task force to the Badlands
A joint Federation task force involving nearly 90 ships from the Federation, Imperial and Martian Navies, led by the battleship "
Empress Regina" and the battleship "
Andraste" smashed the pirate navy and destroyed their orbital shipyard, with the loss of 10 frigates on each side.
A marine force of 250,000, later reinforced by another 100,000 marines, then occupied the planet, overcoming all resistance in two months of fierce fighting. Around 10,000 marines were killed. Tortuga is now under Federation occupation and a new interim government has been put in place.
The world of
New Silesia agrees to join the Republic after a referendum.
An agreement regarding a new supra-national entity with the working title of USE appears imminent, though it is still to be formalized. This new treaty will pool Republic and Federation military resources as well as giving them joint foreign policy. There are still questions over how the it will work but some see it as the first step towards true reunification.
Valtinist Rangers launch raids against sites controlled by the Church of the Ascension, killing 105 members of the Endless and capturing stocks of weapons and explosives.
The legal case to ban Church of the Ascension has now been heard on nearly all Terran worlds. The 14 worlds, with both Earth and Mars among them, agree to ban the Church of the Ascension, agreeing that it is a pyramid scheme rather than a religion.
However the ban is not agreed on worlds like New Corinth, Vanheim and Eden
2545 -AKI orders a major product recall of all cattle and livestock grown using G51. They also recall all "Silver Harvest" crop enhancements. They state that this is not a "health risk" but a precaution. Consumer confidence collapses and 40 billion adjusted dollars are wiped off the stock market, confirming that the Terran sphere will face a recession.
The Republic Senate and General Assembly agree to pass the Fourth Amendment, which will allow hereditary governors on worlds in the Republic. The amendment passed the senate in a 7-5 vote and was then signed into law by President Inkerman
Secretary of the Interior Morse Cutbill (ISO) calls for a committee to investigate the long term health risk of G51 in the food-chain.
Foreign Secretary Dade McGinnis is elevated to the newly created role of Vice President of the Republic, with no dissenting votes in the General Assembly
2546-2549 - Reunification
2546 - Mars holds a historic referendum to leave the Federation and become a part of the Republic. The "Leave" vote wins with a staggering 73% of the vote and Mars leaves the Federation, taking 60% of the Federation Navy with it, as per the Federation Charter. New Corinth also leaves the Federation as a part of the same result.
The Federation, reeling from this huge political blow, struggles to hold together and St Lawrence also applies to join the Republic
Morse Cutbill announces the results of the so-called "Cutbill Committee" which states that whilst the actions of AKI were unethical and unwise, they were not illegal. The Republic government agrees to a bailout of farming corporations and ranchers but stops short at introducing new regulations.
The Republic officially confirms the existence of Zzenddi hybrids and announces new rules around inter-planetary travel. Civil rights lawyers state they will challenge the legality of the law which will be sent to the Senate. There are reports of violence prompted by "suspicions" that people may be Zzenddi hybrids
Several Karkouri worlds go into revolt as the Ekuneri, a subject race, declare their independence. The Karkouri Regime deploys a large task force to put down the rebellion. The Terran, Mor-Du and Rorn Republic's all recognize the new Ekuneri state, with the Rorn openly sending military aid to the Ekuneri.
A new major corporation is founded. AEA, a major tech corporation, is established in Cydonia City on Mars with its young tech entrepreneur Nurih Safer showcasing his vision for the company and calling for more AI colonies to be established.
2547 - Mars finishes integrating into the Republic. The former Imperial Navy becomes a part of the Republic Navy in a historic moment, with around 60% of the crew choosing to swear in as part of the Republic Navy and the rest choosing retirement.
Former President
Dahlia Avander-Slade passes away of old age. Her funeral is a private affair on Mars.
Fort Darwin and Fort Verekker both apply to join the Republic as the Federation quickly unravels.
Fighting in the Karkouri Regime intensifies as more and more ships and troops are dispatched. There is very bloody fighting between the Karkouri and the Ekuneri rebels
The Terran Republic agrees to a new trade relationship with the Tranoan Empire and cements further trades with the Hressan Republic.
2548 - With New Carthage and Gaia applying for Republic membership, the Antares Federation is officially disbanded, ending the "cold war" between the two Terran polities. The Republic formally states that it will guarantee any Terran world that asks for it.
New Carthage and Gaia are subject to terrorist attacks from a group identifying itself as "Jericho", who call the Republic Zzenddi puppets.
Furnace applies to join the Republic. The Republic state that they do not recognize that Furnace ever left so Furnace can simply reassume its place in the Republic
Major Terran financial corporation Howard-Clemson is forced to accept a hostile buyout from VENTRISS UDC who then asset strip the stricken corporation. 40,000 jobs are lost.
2549 - The Karkouri Regime suffers a series of severe military setbacks against the Ekuneri and their Indirian mercenaries. Terrans have also been sent as "volunteers" to support the Ekuneri and the Regime Council looks unable to defeat the Ekuneri, who declare their independence and found the new Ekuneri Commonwealth.
The Terran Republic insists that all Terran slaves held by the Karkouri Regime are released or the Republic will intervene to release them. The Karkouri are forced to back down but this prompts an uprising and another Karkouri civil war. Reports are confused but there is a huge death-toll reported from Regime space.
Furnace is also subject to terrorist attacks from Jericho. They also claim responsibility for the assassination of Martin Bartlett, a member of Gaia's seeker council. New Carthage increases its planetary security.
A joint Terran and Gannid Task force sent to the singularity cluster is destroyed by an unknown force. The last transmissions sent back from the task force were the word "LEAVE" in Gannid and Terran
2550- The Republic goes to election, with an unprecedented 52 billion adjusted dollars spent by the parties. In the end, despite Vishnu Elpis finishing with the most seats in the General Assembly, President
Xavier Inkerman was elected to a second term, forming a "Unity Government" that involved the SDP, VE, Isolationits and Ravenheart.
There were terrorists made attempts to kill a member of the Martian cabinet and tried to bomb the Nysa City building site.
Recently elected Senator Reiner Grumman was shot and badly wounded by a former marine.
2551 - There was fierce fighting in Dhau space between the Dhau and an unknown alien race, with the worlds of Symax and Kappa Retilculi lost by the Dhau Empire
The Terran Republic passes a massive new military budget, despite objections by the left and complaints about Mars not paying taxes.
President Inkerman fires Secretary of the Interior, Madigan Wilks (SDP), from the cabinet due to the SDP failing to support the government on a key vote.
There were wide spread police sweeps on New Carthage, which drew protests from many on the radical left.
2552 - The Terran Republic signed up to the CCN Treaty along with the Bl'Hud, Rorn, Mor-Du & Ekuneri.
Minister of Intelligence, Alexander Ashpool, resigns after taking personal responsibility for several intelligence failures.
The Republic's Attorney General issues a statement, declaring the Khepri cult is banned as an "illegal foreign espionage network." This drew protest from several political commentators, largely on the left but also from the right as Ravenheart opposed the movement as "overreach".
Sales of the Sanskrit Drone by AEA prove to be a huge boon for the company, with record profits being reported by the tech company.
Sections of the radical press accuse Senator Morse Cutbill of being responsible for the shooting of Reiner Grumman.
2553 -The Republic General Assembly votes to reject a military intervention in Karkouri space in a contentious vote that sees the press heavily involved. Treasury Secretary Carpenter Navarro (VE) resigns from the cabinet and VE break from the governing coalition.
Special Prosecutor Devon Paredes clears Alexander Ashpool (Valiant) of any additional wrongdoing. The General Assembly then rejects a call to appoint a select committee.
The Republic agrees major arms packages to be sold to the Rorn Republic and the Ekuneri Commonwealth
2554- A Republic military operation destroys the Yakuza navy over Fort Carpenter and installs a blockade.
An unknown alien race, the Straetek, make first contact with the Republic after a dramatic appearance over Dhaka City.
Fighting in the former Karkouri Regime saw the Salborian separatist faction win major victories in the south whilst General Bakdir defeated the "Colonels" and retook the Karkouri capital, reducing the number of major factions taking part in the war to three. The reported death toll was now in the low millions.
Foreign Secretary
Herrick Knottman (SDP) resigns from the cabinet and SDP quit the coalition and call for a vote of no confidence in President Inkerman. Ravenheart break with the coalition and the votes passes in both the General Assembly and the Senate.
President Inkerman refuses to resign, stating that the President doesn't serve at the pleasure of the General Assembly. The Republic goes into a constitutional crisis
2555 - The Republic's constitutional crisis is resolved after the "Fifth Amendment" is defeated by a vote of the General Assembly. President Inkerman then resigned his office and Vice President MyAnna Wolf became the new President of the Republic.
There were major protests on Earth and Mars about the use of the so-called "Blood Passport". On Mars there was a legal challenge to the law but it was defeated in the Martian Court of Appeals in a 5-4 decision.
The Republic passes a new budget that reduced military spending for the first time since its inception.
2556 - There were a series of terrorist bombings on Mars by radical group K2. Mars's Lt-Governor Catherine Sondeheim backed calls for travel restrictions and Martian police led sweeps to capture members of K2.
There was also a terrorist attack by
Jericho on Tyr, leaving twenty police officers dead. Tyr deployed Marines to run down Jericho militants in the deserts.
The Republic legislature passes the Mining Standards Act, over a Presidential veto. The bill would introduce much more stringent rules around predatory pricing and anti-trust laws.
More than a dozen Republic police officers were assassinated by the Yakuza in retaliation for the blockade of Fort Carpenter
President Wolf issued a shock pardon to former Minister Alexander Ashpool, who had been accused of lying to the General Assembly. This was met with dismay by the political class and there were isolated calls for her to face impeachment
2557 - A huge force of robots, lead by sentient AIs, overran the world of Fort Carpenter. This was met with horror by the Valtinist community as well as the political class. The Tranoan Empire insisted on action being taken.
Six marine bases are raided by Jericho across the Republic, with two of the attacks proving to be a fiasco. However, Jericho militants leave hundreds of marines dead and escape with tonnes of munitions and weapons. A massive retaliatory operations is launched by combined Republic intelligence and marines, killing hundreds of Jericho militants and capturing dozens more.
Solasta Varley, the former leader of Burning Path, made a shock media appearance, condemning the AI attack on Fort Carpenter.
2558 - A Tranoan task force intervenes on Fort Carpenter and a ground force lands, quickly destroying the AI force on the planet and then helping to do some repairs on the planet before pulling out. Reports from Terran traders are that more than half a million people had died during the AI occupation.
The Terran Republic launches "Operation Liberator" into Karkouri space to liberate the Terran slaves still held there. A massive force of 100 fighting ships and six hundred thousand marines are deployed. There is fierce fighting with the Karkouri using highly unorthodox tactics and the Republic Navy loses 20 ships but is able to land marines who gradually liberate 830,000 slaves with the loss of 39,000 marines in action.
2559 - The Terran Republic agrees a cease-fire with the Karkouri Regime, now led by General Bakdir. As per the terms of the arrangement, the Karkouri Regime is forced to recognize the Ekuneri Commonwealth and the newly emerged Salborian state.
Avalon, Al Ahily, Whitworth and Jasper are admitted to the Republic as full members. The infrastructure money that Whitworth had wanted is funded by a private donor, later revealed to be
House Valane
2560 - The Republic sees its closest ever General election (see
2560 Republic Election ) with barely 6% between the highest and lowest polling parties. Whilst Senator
Reiner Grumman (GUR) comes out with the highest vote, it is former Foreign Secretary
Herrick Knottman that is elected President as the leader of a left wing bloc, ending 20 years of conservative rule.
There is another escalation of gang violence on Mars as the Black Dragon Yakuza attempt to retake lost territory. Hundreds of homicides occur as the Martian police struggle to keep up with the rising crime.
2561 - The Republic reduces the military budget as agreed and also begins to pay down debt. An increase in corporations taxes passes the GA thanks to a narrow split in the
Vishnu Elpis vote which sees the rate agreed.
Federal Police are deployed to Mars and help bring the gang-war back under control. In two years of gang violence, more than a thousand people have been murdered.
There are allegations that whilst he was a private citizen, President Knottman ordered the espionage corporation
Glasshouse Security to kidnap a citizen of the Republic on Avalon. Governor Winnant (RHC) confirms that he has asked for an investigation into this matter.
2562 - House Solarin call for donations and contributions to fund a "Huge Array" to attempt to detect Zzenddi infrastructure. The massive ambitious project is set to begin in 2563 and be completed by 2565 or 2566.
Senator Selwyn Tancredo (SDP) is assassinated on Fort Verekker. Burning Path claim responsibility.
K2 launch terrorist attacks on Mars, killing Cydonia police officers and cadets. A massive retalitory operation begins with Republic Intelligence capturing dozens of K2 militants and killing more.
The Republic economy is confirmed to be a recession, though a reasonably mild one.
2563 - The Republic signs a historic treaty with the rebel Grey-Striders tribe and regain control of Vodhyna, Skerrit's World and Theta Draconis. They later reclaim Prospero and 94 Aquarria as local Dhau forces are forced to withdraw.
There are further stories that allege that President Knottman had previously given misleading information to the General Assembly or the Republic Cabinet. These are refuted by the President.
There's further friction in the Republic cabinet as a leak states that Attorney General Botley Harrow (LBR) initially refused to send aid to Mars. He was then overruled by President Knottman. This is later confirmed by Knottman's Chief of Staff.
There are reports of a massive purge in Karkouri space as the Regime Council and the officer corps of their much depleted military are purged of opponents of Chancellor Bakdir, who has now fully consolidated power.
2564 - There are further allegations of misdeeds by President Knottman. Glasshouse complete an internal investigation and hand over a "rogue agent" who claims full responsibility for kidnapping a Republic citizen. However, Senate oversight chairman Morse Cutbill (ISO) calls for an oversight hearing into the actions of the President, prompting fears of a constitutional crisis.
The world of Theta Draconis is designated a "Chohan" world, though still a part of the Republic. Tens of thousands of Chohan plan to relocate to the oceanic world.
A bill to prevent the construction of further AI colonies is defeated by the General Assembly.
2565 -The Cutbill Committee reaches its shocking conclusion, with President Herrick Knottman implicated in an apparent obstruction of justice and he is forced to resign his office, with Vice President
Harmony Meagher stepping up to the Presidency.
President Meagher enacts "Operation Telegram", with the apparent threat of a Zzenddi invasion imminent. The broad operation created a plan for contingency government, civil defence and emergency refugee movement. It also promised an increase in the military budget.
Republic Intelligence launch "Operation Caretaker", which destroys a well funded Burning Path network on Avalon.
The Attack on Dhaka -2565
There is a huge terrorist attack in Dhaka City as Jericho attempt to "decapitate" the Republic's government. A huge container bomb explodes in the heart of the government quarter and Jericho militants swarm the capital, with thousands of militants attacking the capitol building, the General Assembly & the Dept of Defence building.
Militants seize the Dept of Defence and bed in for a siege. A Marine Corps Quick Reaction Force lands and assaults the building and retakes it. The Jericho presence in Dhaka is ended in less than ten hours, with the loss of 3,000 dead civilians, 300 dead marines and over 2,000 dead militants.
The Jericho "fleet" attempt a longshot attack against the Sol fleet dock but are all but wiped out by Task Force 17 which is stationed there. Still, several frigates are destroyed and over 1,100 Navy personnel are killed in the attack.
A massive terrorist hunt is launched by RepInt as a response, with Jericho bases attacked across the Republic.
2566 - The Republic Military goes onto its second highest alert level and all reservists are called up. The President explains this as a part of preparations for Operation Telegram.
Rumors swirl throughout Dhaka that an attempt to create a "Unity Government" had failed with the cabinet voting to reject an offer made by House Ashpool.
Shuttle diplomacy carried out by Foreign Secretary Reiner Grumman appears to have solidified CCN support behind the Republic in the event of a 2nd Zzenddi war.
The 2nd Zzenddi War -2567-2578
2567 - Reports of a huge spike in energy waves is later confirmed to be the activation of two Zzenddi stargates. A massive fleet of Zzenddi ships emerge, splitting into two large elements, codenamed "Hydra A" and "Hydra B".
Hydra A slams into Gannid space and there are reports of very fierce fighting between the Gannid Commonwealth Navy and a huge Zzenddi fleet. The Gannid call for aid but no other major power is willing to take the Zzenddi on at this point.
Hydra B appears to skirt around the edges of former Taur'lier space but does appear to be heading for Terran space.
There is a full wartime mobilization, along with the passing of first a wartime budget, boosted by tax increases and warbonds. Over one hundred billion adjusted dollars are poured into a wartime budget. Meanwhile, the GA votes unanimously to grant President Meagher wartime powers.
The Tazzyn & Tranoan Empires both provide massive sums of aid to the Republic for the war effort, boosting its ability to fight a war.
The Republic begins to mass its ships and deploy millions of marines but is not yet ready to confront the Zzenddi.
A full wartime coalition is formed, with all opposition parties taking up places within a Unity government.
2568 - A huge conference takes place on New Berlin with the CCN races as well as the Vatu Empire, the Tranoan Empire, the Hressan Republic, the Tazzyn Empire, the Straetek Empire and even the Karkouri Regime. The conference debate how to deal with the Zzenddi threat.
As a result of the conference, the CCN powers agree to muster a joint fleet to deal with the Zzenddi menace. Meanwhile, millions of Gannid refugees pour across the southern Terran borders and are taken in on worlds like Mars, St Lawrence, New Berlin and Avalon.
The President uses her wartime powers, backed by the leaders of almost all major parties, to call for a draft. Millions of Terran citizens are expected to be drafted and millions more have simply volunteered. Shipyards all over the Republic work overtime to build ships and weapons ready for the war.
The Zzenddi fleet shatters the Gannid fleet over Sovindar Dahl, their capital. A huge Zzenddi landforce is deployed to the planets surface and bitter fighting is reported across the planet.
A fleet of 200 or so unknown ships appear out of the Eastern frontier, arriving first in Mor-Du space. The population aboard the "Adventure Fleet" are reportedly the last survivors of the Jikari, whose home civilization was wiped out by the Zzenddi and they are currently fleeing a Zzenddi force. The Galactic Community debates where to offer the Jikari to hide out
2569 - The Zzenddi fleet, code named Hydra B arrives in Terran space, sweeping through the 94 Aquarria system. The Zzenddi invasion of Terran space has begun.
President Meagher confirms that elections will go on "as normal" in 2570 and that a new President to lead a wartime coalition will be elected. She confirms she will not be on the ballot and is widely praised for her calm and statesman like wartime leadership.
Over 300 allied ships have now massed in Rorn territory to deal with the Zzenddi threat. More ships are being sent by the Tranoan & Vatu Empires whilst a large Straetek fleet is also due to work with the allied effort.
There is a massive coup in Gaia as the Khepri Cult seize the capitol and capture the entire seeker council. They claim that they have assumed control of the planet in a "Popular uprising."
However, the quadrant is shocked at the arrival of a 2nd, albeit smaller, Zzenddi fleet from the Eastern rim, arriving on the edge of Bl'Hud territory.
2570 -President Meagher agrees to elevate former Marine General
Aston Groff to the Presidency and formally suspends all Federal elections till at least 2575. The new Unity cabinet takes power in March and consists of members of major national political party.
President Aston Groff visits the Tazzyn Empire, making a personal plea to the Emperor and his court to intervene on behalf of the Terrans and the other CCN allies.
In early March, there is a counter-coup on Gaia as "The Shield of Brighid" seize the capital and break the Khepri cults control of the planet. They restore the Seeker Council to power.
The Zzenddi fleet designated HYDRA bombards the world of Theta Draconis from orbit. Meanwhile, GORGON devastates Bl'Hud space.
2571 - Zzenddi forces arrive in the Al Ahily system and make land-fall. The large Marine & Colonial Infantry garrison put up incredibly stiff resistance, at one point shattering the Zzneddi land-forces. The Zzenddi fleet designated SCYLLA regroups and launches another massive wave of landings, with at one point more than 90 million Zzenddi war-forms deployed to the planet.
Controversial Governor Tyrell Winnant releases a statement saying he will look for a diplomatic solution to deal with the Zzenddi. This is both contrary to the Republic's military doctrine and to the law. Federal police officers arrest the governor and remove him from the planet, which prompts an attempted coup by Burning Path.
Marines from the local garrison, supported by the Colonial Infantry, restore order on the planet after a day of fighting in the capital of Tintagel City. Lt-Governor Otho Brandice becomes the planet's governor.
Diplomatic overtures made by the Terrans appear to bear fruit as the Tazzyn promise to intervene in the war.
2572 - The Republic Navy wins a spectacular victory at the Battle of Sovindar-Dahl. They sweep aside a Zzenddi picket force in the Gannid home-system and then deploy a ground force to the planet, which, working with the Gannid forces, annihilate the Zzenddi land-forces on Sovindar Dahl.
This is followed up by another victory as T/F Liberator destroys the Zzenddi stargate in the Heretae star-system.
The Terran defence on Al Ahily finally collapses after nearly 18 months of ferocious fighting. The Zzenddi fleet SCYLLA then attacks the Fort Kurzon system, running into incredibly strong resistance.
The Zzenddi in fleet HYDRA make landfall on Avalon and another fierce battle begins.
President Groff suffers a series health set back but is back to work within a few days.
There is a diplomatic crisis as the Tranoan Empire place a travel and trade interdiction on the worlds of the Ashenmark over the issue of "stolen Tranoan technology". The Republic attempts to defuse the situation but fails to talk the Tranoans down.
The Jikari "Adventure Fleet" arrives in Terran space and travels to the St Lawrence system, under an invitation by the Terran Republic. This prompts some protests from citizens, who regard the Jikari as a threat to Terran security.
2573 - The Republic Navy, working alongside the CCN allied fleet meet the Zzenddi fleet designated GORGON in the Battle of Yolik. A successful carrier ambush shatters the main line of the Zzenddi fleet and then a fierce battle breaks out, with both sides suffering heavy losses. The Zzenddi fleet escapes after its sacrificing much of its frigate screen to get away but it has lost around 70% of its numbers.
Avalon falls to the Zzenddi and the fleet designated HYDRA moves on to the Nova Terra system. The large Marine & Colonial Infantry garrison dig in for the inevitable attack and another drawn out battle begins.
The Zzenddi leave a masking force on Fort Kurzon and move on, arriving in the Vanheim system. The planet puts up an expected dogged and well organized resistance.
Estimates from Bl'Hud space are that over a billion Bl'Hud have been killed as their home-systems were devastated by Zzenddi bombardments.
Reports from Theta Draconis are that the Chohan have somehow survived the bombardment of their world, having either fled the planet or hidden in deep sea enclosures.
2574 - Task Force Liberator returns to Terran space to link up with a Tazzyn Expeditionary Force. This much larger striking group rearms and repairs, preparing to confront either HYDRA or SCYLLA. GORGON lurks, licking its wounds, on the edge of Mor-Du space, with the CCN allied fleet keeping a close eye on it.
The defences on Vanheim and Nova Terra hold up, despite massive casualties suffered on both worlds. The Zzenddi fleets have been stopped one jump short of the Sol system.
There are a series of protests on Mars by "democratic protesters" against the rule of House Valane, calling for an end to their hereditary rule.
2575 -President Aston Groff dies in office after a heart attack, aged 80. Vice President Henderson Loke is sworn in as the tenth President of the Republic.
The Republic and Allied Navy defeat the Zzenddi in the costly Battle of Vanheim, forcing the Zzenddi back to Stark. They then follow up with the Battle of Stark and destroy the last of the Zzenddi fleet code-named "Hydra", at significant cost.
The CCN Fleet defeats the Zzenddi and destroys fleet code-named "Gorgon".
Operation Dawn-Tyde liberates Fort Kurzon
Former President Harmony Meagher passes away peacefully aged 80.
The Ashenmark is formally dissolved, with its member worlds requesting membership of the Republic.
St Lawrence votes to become a formal member of the Republic in a referendum.
After a public clash with Rep Jordi Klain (RHC), who called for a guarantee of elections in 2580, Rosby Crockett (RHC) was fired from the Unity Cabinet.
2576 - The Zzenddi fleet code-named "Scylla" arrives in the Sol system and there is a brutal campaign around Earth and Mars. Thanks in part to Operation Kingfisher and stiff resistance, the Zzenddi are forced out of the Sol system with 40% losses and regroups in Nova Terra.
The Allied Fleet, linking up with the CCN Allies, strikes the Zzenddi fleet Scylla in Nova Terra. The Zzenddi are defeated but escape to Avalon. Admiral Suramaya, Chief of Staff of the Republic military, is killed in action during the battle.
Operation Dawn-Tyde completes the liberation of Al Ahily.
2577 - Marine and Colonial Infantry forces completed their operations to liberate Avalon and Nova Terra from the Zzenddi and cleaning up operations continued for the rest of the year.
Ravenheart and Valiant both formally broke with the Unity government, calling for an election in 2580. In 2577, the Unity cabinet confirmed that elections would be held in 2580.
2578 - Former President Herrick Knottman is confirmed to have died during the Zzenddi attack on Earth. His funeral is widely attended on Earth.
2579 - A massive economic downturn begins, with more than 60 billion adjusted dollars written off from the Republic's NASDEQ. This is followed by another loss in 2580.
Former Intelligence Secretary Beckett Solarin (IND) passes away after an illness. He is joined in death by foreign secretary Crawford Navarro (VE) and former Governor of St Lawrence Lysander Moreland (RCP). Former Marine Corps General and candidate for Governor of Earth, Lucius Corvo (VAL) also passed away.
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