2330s

2330

With the formation of the Marik Commonwealth, Federation of Oriente, Dominion of Regulus, Federation of Skye, Protectorate of Donegal, Tamar Pact, Crucis Pact, Ozawa Mercantile Association, and Capellan Republic, the Terran Hegemony switches to a more diplomatic approach. (1630p18)

Now with full solidarity of the Draconis Combine, Shiro Kurita unites his empire under a common cause, namely invasion of the Principality of Rasalhague. Urizen leads the offense with his two sons Victor and Isaac. (1620p25)

2332

Infuriated with Shiro Kurita’s supposed usurpation, the citizens of Galedon V revolt. The rebellion and its leaders are slaughtered by his military. (1620p181)

Lucien Davion dies three months after retiring. He is succeeded as President of the Federated Suns by his younger brother Charles, who positions himself to also inherit the title of New Avalon’s Prime Minister. Charles famously revises military provisions of the Crucis Pact to create the Federated Peacekeeping Forces in an effort to streamline and improve efficiency of threat response. This results in a centralization of patriotic favor for New Avalon rather than individual worlds, and Avalonians are favored for positions of senior rank. (1623p19,22)

2333

Admiral Konrad McKenna is given command of the HAF Navy by his father, Director-General James McKenna, who had been suffering from poor health. (1630p18)

Urizen Kurita’s forces pass by Rasalhague and conquer the distant world of New Bergen. (1620p27)

Shada Kurita announces to her heartbroken father her intention to attend the University of Pesht. In her first term there, she meets and falls in love with Charles Klein. A resulting pregnancy leads her father to fury at such dishonor. When she refuses to terminate the pregnancy, Shiro has her executed by firing squad, himself being the first to pull the trigger. (1620p105)

A week following Shada Kurita’s death, her elder sister Omi Kurita begins the work to compose the Dictum Honorium. (1620p105)

2334

Reynard Davion achieves the rank of Major as a member of the Federated Expeditionary Force. It is an award of merit rather than the nepotism commonplace among high ranking officials at the time. (1623p24)

January: Victor and Isaac Kurita find themselves overwhelmed by a massive defensive force while resting on New Bergen. They, along with their entire occupying forces, are slaughtered. Seizure of their weapons and equipment gives the Rasalhagians a leg up in resisting Combine offensives. Guerilla warfare persists for 30 years afterward. (1620p27)

2335

Director-General McKenna sends out a third campaign, directed towards Syrma and Galatea. The expedition is set to take Denebola, Milton, Alioth, Mizar, and Lyons. (1630p18)

2336

April: Urizen Kurita dies of congestive heart failure. Shiro’s son Tenno assumes command of Combine forces’ assault on Rasalhague. (1620p27)

Tenno’s only son Nihongi is born. (1620p28)

2337

Louis Davion, Charles’ brother and Deputy Prime Minister, dies, leaving an ailing Charles without a named successor. Reynard Davion assumes the role. (1623p23)

2338

Galatea is conquered after a brutal, year-long campaign. (1630p18)

July: General Rebecca Danforth levels criticism at Admiral Konrad McKenna for his decisions at Galatea and plans to invade Syrma. She is arrested and the plan proceeds. (1630p19)

July 23rd: The HAF Navy jumps to Syrma with intent to conquer the planet. They are unaware of a deal struck with the Federation of Skye. Twenty-seven troop ships and cargo transports are destroyed by mines and sleeper missiles, leaving only two intact. Six more vessels are lost as the second wave of ships arrive. (1630p19)

Admiral Konrad McKenna attempts to place blame on Vice-Admiral Harris Cather for the debacle, and holds an impromptu court-martial at the site of the disaster. (1630p19)

August: Director-General James McKenna arrives at Syrma. He strips his son of all ranks and privileges, then orders the fleet back to Terra. (1630p19)

The disaster at Syrma risks fracturing the Terran Hegemony. In response, James McKenna apologizes in a public address, and steps down as Director-General. Ten days later, he dies of cancer at 64 years of age. (1630p19)