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To qualify as a Super Power a national entity must have a very large economy, supported by a vast amount of interstellar territory protected by a class A military. A Super Power must have the military strength to support and supply several simultaneous combat operations from the core colonies to the limits of the outer colonies involving starship to starship combat, interface combat and all forms of terrestrial combat.

The Anglian Confederation was formed in 2057 with the joining of the Britain, Canada, and the United States. In 2098 the AC enters conflict with the LLAR and subsequently captures all of North and Central America.

In 2132 the border wars for the colonies (later the Inner Colonies) begin with a clash over Chi Draconis against the ESU.

In 2135 the AC moves the Parliament off earth to Albion and in 2136 after an overhaul of the Constitution renames itself to the New Anglian Confederation.

In 2057 after the formation of the AC a war broke out against the LLAR. The terrible War of the Americas lasts a devastating 15 years. The LLAR loses and Cedes North and Central America.

In 2072 The War of the Americas ends.

Albion is settled in 2099 and later becomes the new home world for the AC. In 2135 the parliament is moved to Albion and renames the government the New Anglian Confederation or NAC.

2137 the Great Solar War (later the First Solar War) starts with an ESU declaration of war against the NAC.

The First Solar War ends in 2142 with the Peace Accord of Freisland. This sparks the 2143 formation of the UNSC.

2145 the Second Solar War begins. The NAC, NSL, RH face off with the ESU, FSE and the PAU following an attack by the ESU on the RH outworld installations. USNC protects the core worlds from the conflict.

2157 sees the end of the SSW in favor of the ESU and FSE (the PAU loses more than it gains) with the Treaty of Khorramshahr.

In 2159 the NAC accepts the independence of the regions of Texas and California (and the related colonies on the planets Austin and New Pasadena (nee Fenris) which go on to form the nation state Free Cal-Tex.

In 2165 the Third Solar War begins with the blitzkrieg attack of NAC forces attempting to regain territory lost in the Second Solar War following the treaty of Khorramshahr. Initial success falters after the FSE joins the ESU.

In 2182 the NAC is deeply embroiled in the Third Solar war with its archenemy the ESU.

From Jon Tuffley: "I can assure you all of one thing: THE FT UNIVERSE HAS NO GOOD GUYS!!!! Everyone is out for their own ends at the base level. Some nations/forces may adhere more to certain moral/ethical codes than others, though one man's rules of war can easily become another man's atrocity. Anyone worried that the NAC is squeaky-clean should consult the timeline again: they START the Third Solar War..."

In 2047 a Beijing sponsored coup in Moscow results in the creation of the Eurasian Union. CIS states that were not swallowed up form the Romanov Hegemony and hold the line against the EU.

In 2051 the EU invades the Indian Sub-Continent. Late out the gate, in 2072 the EU launches its first FTL ship and renames itself the Eurasian Solar Union. In 2127 the ESU moves its government to Nova Moskva and shifts power away from Chinese domination.

In 2124 two nations, Poland & Czechoslovakia join the ESU due to poor treatment and economic hardship within the NSL.

In 2127 the Balance of Power within the ESU changes from Chinese Domination when the government moves to Russian settled Nova Moskva.

In 2132 the ESU begins the defense of its colonies from the NAC. An battle at the Outpost of Chi Draconis sparks a series of border battles.

In 2137 the ESU declares war against the NAC and begins the First Solar War. The war ends in 2142 with the Peace Accord of Freisland.

In 2145 an attack by the ESU against the RH sparks the Second Solar War. The ESU gains a lot of NAC territory as a result of the Treaty of Khorramshahr.

In 2165 the NAC spearheads a massive assault on ESU territory. Initially they make severe incursions but when the FSE join the fray things begin to go the way for the ESU.

In 2182 the ESU is at odds with the NAC, having been the victim of NAC aggression in an attempt to take back territory lawfully conceded to the ESU at the end of the Second Solar War. Both sides are in a rebuilding stage trying to put together new forces and formulate new strategies to finally bring this conflict to a close.

To qualify as a Major Power a national entity must have a large economy, supported by a good amount of interstellar territory and a large enough military to defend their borders. A Major Power must have the military strength to support and supply a sustained combat operation within the core worlds or inner colonies. This includes starship to starship combat as well as small scale planetary invasion. Major Powers, when paired with a Super Power can change the course of events in the Sphere of Humanity. Free Cal-Tex (FCT) is included here although they only own a small amount of territory because they have a very large economy.

The UNSC was formed shortly after the end of the First Solar War in 2143. It’s purpose is similar to that of the UN on Earth, to prevent war. The UNSC’s mandate is to forbid conflict within the Core Systems and to provide peacekeeping forces where required in the inner colonies. The UNSC has no mandate to operate in the Outer Colonies.

In 2145 the UNSC prevents the Second Solar War from intruding on Core Systems but is unable to prevent the same in the Inner Colonies.

In 2182 the UNSC is holding the line defending the Core Systems as well as surveying the Outworlds (as the Outer Colonies have become to be known). Following up the discovery in 2176 of archeological evidence of non-human civilization in Indonesian Space they are seeking more evidence that there is life out there.

In 2101 in protest of French attempts to dominate the EC, Germany and the Eastern
European States split off and form the New Swabian League. The French create the counter organization called the Federal Stats Europa. The two states immediately begin fighting until the AC brokers a peace in 2104.

2124 Poland and Czechoslovakia petition to leave the NSL and join the ESU as economic partners. In 2145 the NSL joins the NAC and the RH in the Second Solar War against the ESUs overtures to take RH Outworld territory.

In 2166 seeing the FSE getting involved in the Third Solar War, the NSL launches raids into FSE space in the hopes of distracting them and weakening their defense against NAC attacks. The raids are largely for show and do not produce any important results.

In 2182 the NSL is on the fence watching the Third Solar War progress and waiting for opportunity.

Formed in 2101 after the break up of the EC, the French led FSE begins to assert itself and protect its claims to several important border regions between it and the NSL. This war persists until 2104 when the meddling NAC intervenes with a forced peace treaty.

In 2102 the Netherlands leave the FSE, and good riddance. Though they take a portion of the economy with them, they also take away their raw industrial music and their habit of ruining a perfect 'Le Royal' by covering the fries with mayonnaise. Happily, they have the sense not to join those goose-stepping NSLers.

Unable to ally with the NAC after the insult of 2104, only to have it compounded by their alliance with the NSL during the Second Solar War, the FSE has no choice but to align itself with the ESU. In 2157 the Treaty of Khorramshahr brings several riches and territories rightfully belonging to the FSE at the conclusion of the Second Solar War. In 2165 when the War Mongers in the NAC decide they want revenge the FSE stands firm with their ESU allies and provides men, materials and money to help in the Third Solar War.

In 2182 the FSE is involved in the war effort to bring down the hated NAC. Of concern, it protecting its borders from NSL attacks like the raid of 2166.

The smallest of the Major Powers, forming in 2159, California and Texas declare their independence from the NAC. They also declare the independence of Austin and New Pasadena (nee Fenris).

In 2182 FCT is building its economy and technology and waiting to see where the Third Solar War is going before taking action. Rumors are brewing that a Hippy/Redneck war could break out at any time.

A Minor Power is a country or organization that is unable to support interstellar warfare on a large scale. They may have interstellar travel but due to technology, economy, or mandate are unable to engage in anything greater than common terrestrial warfare or limited interstellar raiding. Many of the Minor Powers do become involved in the major conflicts, though, with their mercenaries. Some of the toughest mercenaries in known space come from Minor Powers.

The Pan African Union was created in 2042 following the revolutionizing of the Economic Union of African Republics into a federal super state. Long suffering the effects of colonial legacy, the PAU has begun the long process of raising the people of Africa up to the stars. The PAU continues to take a small part in interstellar politics, allowing its voice to be heard at times, and participating fully in the UNSC program.

In 2128 the PAU clashed with the IF of Spheres of Influence in space. This conflict ends with a forced peace solution by the FSE.

In 2145 the PAU aligns itself with the ESU. This proves to be a negative move despite its share in the spoils of the Second Solar War. The PAU suffers mightily as the NAC overruns several of their positions, swatting them out of the way like flies. Several attempts are made to reverse the loses but end up generating more loses instead.

In 2182 the PAU is not looking to get into any more Solar Wars.

In 2027 the State of Israel is destroyed on Earth.

New Israel was formed in 2096 on the planet Garden in the Epsilon Indi system. In 2127 NI postures itself by reaffirming the "never-ending war against anti-Zionists" to avenge the destruction of the Jewish State on Earth in 2027. Operation Jericho is launched and several Islamic bases are destroyed on the Inner Colonies.

In 2128 the Mercenary War begins. NI offers its mercenaries and uses the income to bolster its reach and power.

In 2131 NI mercenaries were operating on a joint ticket with Islamic Federation mercenaries when they clashed with their partners on Easter. The Indonesian Commonwealth, their patron, revoked the tickets and members of the Defense Ministry were slapped around mightily as was their due.

In 2182 NI continues to fight its "never-ending" war and hires itself out to the highest bidder.

2043 find the House of Saud suppressing its fellow Arab States and forming the Islamic Federation. In 2062 the IF begins to take an interest in the border it shares with the menacing PAU. The fun has barely begun before the EC, clearly not able to think past its colonial heritage, involves itself and forces a peace settlement. The IF is not unreasonable and knows and with assurances that the EC will commit itself to helping improve IF living standards and technology. Following through on this promise the EC brings FTL capabilities to the IF.

2096 is a year marked in infamy with the founding of "New Israel" on the planet Garden.

In 2123 many brave Muslims are killed in cowardly attacks by the ECU on the Indian Subcontinent. IF forces counterstrike. It turns out it was just a faction of the ECU that was involved and soon diplomatic maneuvers prevent the incident from sparking a major war.

In 2128 the PAU continues to menace Allah loving IF citizens, this time in space. IF ships clash openly with the PAU forces. However, a few FSE cargo vessels were destroyed in the action. They do look quite a bit like PAU cruisers. The end result was the much stronger FSE government stepped in with a weight of arms ended hostilities between the IF and the PAU.

In 2130 the conservative Shiite Fundamentalist declare independence from the IF. They take with them their Outworld settlements of Abu Haman and Sad Al Bari. The two colonies form the Saeed Khalifate.

In 2163 a coup of Islamic Fundamentalist topples the Saud family from power. The new IF Government, hardened in the fire of a two year long civil war, becomes increasingly isolated as it postures itself against the forces of the ESU and NAC.

In 2130 the conservative Shiite Fundamentalist declare independence from the IF. They take with them their Outworld settlements of Abu Haman and Sad Al Bari. The two colonies form the Saeed Khalifate.

Broke and with no other options this struggling nation hires out the majority of its population as mercenaries. SK mercs are never to be underestimated in their ability to suffer privations, pain and suffering. They earn a reputation as the toughest mercenaries in the business. It is said a company of SK mercs can hold of a battalion of regular soldiers.

The collapse of the U.S. Economy in 2049 eventually takes down the Organizations of American States. In its place in 2050 the League of Latin American Republics rises to the front. Brazil and Argentina dominate the LLAR. Using force, it starts a campaign to recover territory "lost to the colonial powers." The definition of what territory this is exactly is never made clear. Britain takes a harsh stand and threatens to defend its territory with extreme prejudice. The LLAR not yet ready to face off the EC backs down.

In 2057 the LLAR reacts to the founding of the Anglian Confederation by declaring California, New Mexico and Texas as LLAR territory under foreign occupation. The 15 year War of the Americas begins in earnest.

In 2072, backed into a corner and losing on all sides, the LLAR concedes and consequently loses all land holdings in North and Central America. Turning to the vastness of space, the LLAR moves off world starting in 2075.

In 2098 the AC and the LLAR clash one final time on Earth. The AC grabs all Earthly landholdings by 2100. The survivors and the government flee to the colony Santa Rico.

LLAR mercenaries are massacred at the hands of their patrons, the Indonesian Commonwealth in 2128. The LLAR begins a war against the IC in retaliation. The Mercenary War lasts 4 years.

In 2165 the LLAR finds itself in an awkward position where its mercenaries are working alongside IC mercs under the patronage of the FSE fighting for the ESU.

In 2182 the LLAR is actively involved in mercenary actions around the human sphere of space.

The Romanovs return to Russia and build their power base.

In 2047 a Beijing sponsored coup in Moscow results in the creation of the Eurasian Union. CIS states that were not swallowed up form the Romanov Hegemony and hold the line against the EU.

In 2145 the struggling RH is attacked by the ESU in a brutal power move. The timing could not have been better as anti-ESU sentiment was running high in the known universe. The NAC and several allies counter the ESU and begin the Second Solar War.

In 2182 the RH is quietly waiting the outcome of the Third Solar War.

In 2050 with the growth of the Indonesian threat to Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the South Seas Islands the Oceanic Union was created. This maintains the peace until 2110 when war breaks out over Papua new Guinea. This is the first widespread use of Grav Vehicles as major combat weapons. The Sydney Accord ends the war.

In 2182 the Oceanic Union is continuing the trend for the last 70 years; avoid conflict, build up forces and colonize where possible.

The Netherlands have been the hub of human existence since the Neanderthal Genocide in 50,000 BC Dowsing liberal amounts of Mayonnaise on their French Fries, the Dutch have never been a people to trifle with. In 2102 the Dutch decide they've had enough of the French and break free of the FSE. The Dutch reject an alliance with the NSL and purge all FSE influences from their territory.

In 2129 Dutch mercenary units of the Von Koost Armored Legion, under the patronage of the Indonesian Commonwealth, recapture Easter from LLAR regulars.

In 2182 the Dutch have proven themselves more than capable mercenaries. They are a Minor Power with an eye for becoming a Major Power.

The IC has always been an active player on the world scene. Starting with the conquest of Malaysia in 2039 the Indonesian's have never been afraid to pick a fight. In 2050 IC ambitions involve them in wars with all of their neighbors causing the formation of the OU. In 2053 the IC invades Burma and Thailand. By 2054 the IC has conquered the whole of Indo-China.

In 2110 the IC and the OU go to war. This is the first conflict that involves widespread use of Grav vehicles.

In 2128 the IC gained a bad reputation among the Mercenary crowd due to an unfortunate incident. The LLAR mercs hired by the IC interpret their ticket in an over broad manner and begin a conflict with the AC. In a move to quite the situation, the IC executes all of the LLAR mercenaries. The LLAR then launches an assault on the IC and starts the 4 year long Mercenary War. To this day one can hear the cry of "Remember the San Deseado!" The legacy is the Charter of San Deseado to which all mercenary units must adhere.

In 2131 the IC still not having learned its lesson about mercenaries hires both NI and IF mercenaries. The results could not have been less expected as the two merc units battled each other toe to toe.

By 2182 the IC is working with the ESU to eventually deploy their own mercenary units against NSL possessions on Salzburg.

The Economic Crisis of 1999 reduced Japan to a minor player on the world scene. They reverted to isolationism in order to rebuild their shattered economy. In 2032 they were a key player in the Gilderstein Foundation's efforts to build the first FTL drive.

In 2050 having rebuilt their economy and their military, they use all means to protect the Gilderstein installations from IC aggression.

In 2063 they are there for the return of the first FTL probe Barnard's Star.

In 2129 expert Japanese mercenaries defeat Swiss mercenaries in a bid to take Manila. Unfortunately for the Japanese the Swiss use nerve agents to cover their tracks during the pursuit. This use of weapons of mass destruction brings on severe protests in the UN assembly halls.

In 2182 Japan is an NAC protectorate. The Japanese are considering full independence and perhaps growth with their own colonies. Time will tell what place the Japanese have in the Galaxy. The NAC take a very "protective" view of the Japanese for the latter's industry and tech. As the timeline progresses, the Japanese are becoming much more independent again as well as militarily aggressive.

The Swiss are a small independent nation.

Swiss mercenaries have been banned throughout the colonies due to the incident of 2129 when they used Nerve Gas on Japanese mercenaries. They are the first nation to break the Charter of San Deseado.

A small, very independent nation still residing on Earth.