Timeline

New Era period timeline

The New Era is a period in global history characterised by unprecedented technological advancement, corporate dominance, and societal transformation. This timeline outlines significant events and developments during this era.

Towards New Era

2025: Ansel Industries emerges from a controversial corporate takeover of Ansel Technologies, marking a shift towards militarisation of human enhancement technologies.

2026: Net Sustain Achieved: Following the victory over the CO2 law in June, policymakers set new challenges, including a 99.9% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2066.

2027: The ZerOS Initiative is proposed, calling for planetary connected network to be written into the constitution. 2028: Ansel-augmented operatives successfully neutralise a terrorist cell, demonstrating the effectiveness of the company's combat enhancements.

2029: Ansel Industries' Titan Platform proves highly effective in military operations, further solidifying the company's position in the defence sector.

2030: Classified long-term collaboration begins between Ansel Industries and multiple governments to develop next-generation super-soldiers.

Early New Era

2032: Genetech is established by Dr. Gregory Roark and Dr. Rei Keating, focusing initially on gene therapies for rare genetic disorders.

2033: Velocity Horizon integrates QuantumFlow urban transportation infrastructure capability and captures 73% of the world's mobility market.

2034: Bellham Industries experiences a turning point, rapidly expanding its operations in response to increased global demand for arms.

2036: Genetech gains prominence after its innovations contribute to a marked decline in infectious diseases globally.

2037: Wienerlogic Interdisciplinary Institute (WII) is established in the aftermath of a redacted event, becoming a powerful organisation of corporate knowledge and innovation.

2039: Genetech attracts global attention with the successful completion of its inaugural glial tissue trial, Blank Slate.

New Era Consolidation

2040: Bolton Dynamics opens sales to the public, making modified versions of their military technologies available to private citizens in regions with lenient gun laws.

2041: Increment unveils its revolutionary ZerOS, a global-scale operating system designed to manage and optimise data flow across all connected devices and networks.

2043: Increment effectively becomes the backbone of global digital infrastructure, processing an estimated 87% of all network traffic.

2044: Genetech becomes a dominant force in the biotechnology industry, largely due to its breakthroughs in CRISPR-Cas9 technology and the development of the auto-doc system.

2050: Genetech introduces its 'Elite Genomic Suite', a range of highly exclusive genetic enhancement services available only to a select clientele.