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2242

The Terran Alliance's borders deteriorate to 30 light years after mass independence declarations. (1630p11)

The Expansionists take advantage of outrage at the abandonment of the colonies and retake power, a pattern which would be repeated for over six decades. Faith in government evaporates, and anarchy takes root on Terra. (1630p11, 1620p15)

Scientific development slows as political warfare between the Liberals and Expansionists grows out of control. (1630p11)

The Military Academy of Aphros is completed on Venus. (1630p178)

Katherine Anne Davion dies under suspicious circumstances during a cave-in inside a new mine undergoing inspection. (1623p16)

2245

Miners on Venus discover that its surface material makes excellent fertilizer. First attempts at farming on Venus are a surprising success, and the planet becomes the major food supplier for itself, Terra, and Mars. (1630p178)

Adam Davion is appointed Colonel of the Fourth Regiment of the New Avalon Militia. (1623p17)

2247

Increasing dissidence in the population of Terra leads Parliament to loosen restrictions on emigration. The exodus begins, as millions depart Terra for the colonies. This leads to a “brain drain” as many of its best and brightest leave for greater personal freedom. (1630p11, 1620p18)

2248

Sparse centers of industry on New Avalon lead to the development of an aristocratic class, who amass power and private military forces to defend their own interests. This gives rise to Neo-Feudalism on the still newly independent planet. (1623p11)

2249

Deficiencies in New Avalon’s nascent government first reveal themselves. Agricultural industrialization falls short of the populace’s needs, and administrative inefficiency leaves elected officials incapable of solving the problem. Civil unrest increases. Jason Hasek declares martial law three months before the election. Military forces loyal to the Jorgensson family clash with the government militia. Hasek and Robert Davion are killed in the conflict. (1623p10-12)

Order breaks down as feudal families on New Avalon make bids for dominance among themselves. Among these, Colonel Adam Davion and Colonel Nathan DuVall seek to unite some factions to restore order. This civil war continues for five years. (1623p10-12)

Adam Davion finds himself ill-prepared to protect his young family at the onset of the civil war due to Robert’s aversion to private armies. He negotiates with the three strongest factions using the Marsins’ steel resources to maintain a position of neutrality. He quietly allies himself with Col. Nathan DuVall. (1623p18)

The Desdemona Incident, involving the murder of nonviolent civilian protesters and activist hostages by order of the dictatorial Captain Adelbert Jorgensson, occurs near the end of the New Avalon civil war. Jorgensson is killed during the incident. (1623p17)

The Battle of Lockhart Manor is fought. (1623p17)

Adam Davion signs the Truce of Loch Rivenval, marking the end of the New Avalon civil war. (1623p18)