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== 2280 ==
[[Cartwright, Joseph|Joseph Cartwright]] dies, and is succeeded as Prime Minister of [[New Avalon]] by the now elderly [[Ranks|Colonel]] [[DuVall, Nathan|Nathan DuVall]]. DuVall appoints his son [[DuVall, Martin|Martin]] as Deputy Prime Minister. This gives Martin an opportunity to solidify his own power base and position himself to succeed his father as Prime Minister, despite it still being a nominally elected position. (1623p12)

== 2282 ==
[[Galedon|Galedon V]] is settled. (1620p181)

Nathan DuVall dies, with his son Martin taking his place as Prime Minister of New Avalon, creating a precedent for succession that would persist for over a century. New Avalon experiences significant economic growth and expansion of its spacefaring industry. (1623p12)