2280s

2280

Joseph Cartwright dies, and is succeeded as Prime Minister of New Avalon by the now elderly Colonel Nathan DuVall. DuVall appoints his son 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 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)