2120s

2123

Propulsion engineering R&D reduces the cost of FTL drives a hundredfold. Interstellar travel is now open to corporate and private entities rather than just governments. (1620p12)

2128

The political movement known as the Bolivar Foundation purchases a colony ship from McDonnell-Lockheed, names it the Liberator, and recruits passengers from Spain and South America. (1620p12)

Apr 26: The Liberator sends a final message then makes an FTL jump to parts unknown, never to be heard from again. (1620p12)

May: In response to unaffiliated colony ships departing Terra, the Alliance votes to restrict colonization and use of K-F interstellar drives to those registered with the Alliance. All colonies are to be considered colonies of the Terran Alliance. (1620p12)