50000 B.U. (Before Unity)
Acererak ascends to Lichdom.
47560 B.U.
Prothean Empire is destroyed by the Reapers.
1 B.U.
"Your reign of terror ends here, monster!" He shouted, leveling his longsword at the abomination before him.
"You have fought with valor and skill, paladin*." his opponent responded, "But surely even you can see, you have lost."
The paladin looked around, surveying the battlefield. Bodies littered the field, blood soaking into the grass, making a reddish mud that clung to the boots and stained like nothing else. He looked behind him, seeing the bright, shining towers of Lethorian, the last stronghold of Faerun, and the only thing standing between this monster and world domination.
"No," The paladin charged forward, a corona of white magic surrounding his body, propelling him to inhuman speeds, sword raised, "as long as I still draw breath, I have not failed!"
The longsword came down, only to be blocked by a black greatsword with a resounding clang. Two more quick slashes resulted in two more blocks, the holy knight only backing off when the 6 foot greatsword came down in an overhead strike, throwing up dirt, blood and mud as it crashed into the ground.
Being temporarily blinded by the debris thrown into the air, the paladin was caught off guard when a massive boot nailed him in the chest, sending him down into the mud. As his chest cried out in pain, he heard a voice speaking to him.
"You have great power Mikhail, son of Malkhelm." At this, Mikhail felt himself get lifted into the air, and looked to see a large gauntlet clamped around the neck of his breastplate, which now had a large, boot-shaped dent in it.
With what was left of his strength, Mikhail glared into the eyes of the victor, his sky blue orbs meeting glowing, sickly green in a sea of black. Looking over his captors shoulder, Mikhail could see the rest of the army. A sea of death, lines upon lines upon lines of undead. Zombies*, Ghouls*, Morghs*, even a few Wights* and Vampires*. Overhead flew a veritable swarm of Wraiths*, blotting out the sun, creating a shadow that allowed the sunlight sensitive forces to advance.
"I understand your anger." The monster spoke, with a voice that was simultaneously intimidating and comforting, "You have lost much today, and for that I am sorry. But when I am finished, it will be better."
"Whatever your problem is," Mikhail coughed weakly, "You think conquest and war will solve it? You're truly as delusion as they say."
"I do not expect you to understand, I do not expect anyone to. But this is the only way to save this world."
"Through destruction?"
"Through unity." The monster responded, "With this world under my control, I can save it. I will no longer allow anyone to be forgotten. I know how to do it."
"You can't possibly know." Mikhail responded, only speaking to try and stall for time while his soldiers attempt to mount another defense.
"Not only am I the only one who knows how to fix it, I am the only one with the strength and the will to do so."
The monster dropped the paladin, letting the holy knight sink lightly into the bloody ground. With an ear splitting, droning noise, like a mix between grinding metal, a roar and a growl, Mikhail looked up, and saw a dragon corpse land behind the monster. Easily a hundred feet long from snout to tail, with four limbs and a set of massive wings, and a span that could easily be over a hundred and fifty feet.
Mikhail's mouth opened in shock. Dracoliches* weren't supposed to be able to survive this far south, as the temperature would rot their bodies too much for any reanimation attempts after a few days.
The massive dragon skeleton shook its body like a dog, vertebrae and an empty rib cage rattling around with a dull clacking noise. It looked down at Mikhail with what could be approximated to eyes. Two balls of bright blue fire, rolling around in its empty eye sockets.
Its entire body was held together with scraps of ligament and muscle, and an astral blue glow that pulsed in its chest like a heart, giving off blue wisps of powerful magical energy that surrounded its skeletal frame.
It bent its head down, and the monster that had dumped him in the mud strode over to it, and stepped onto one of the large spikes on its head, using them to climb onto the top of its skull. As its wings extended, the monster gave Mikhail one last parting word.
"I have naught but respect for you, Mikhail." It said as the army of undead surrounded him, a group of zombies picking his battered frame off the ground, and carrying him back through their lines.
"I hope we meet again, at better time."
The last thing Mikhail heard before his consciousness left him was his brother shouting, and the dull clack of skeletons* in armor.
1 A.U. (After Unity)
After the fall of Lethorian*, the planet of Terra was united for the first time since the Age of the Old Gods. Rebuilding efforts are immediately started, as the Dead Legion* begins reconstruction immediately.
2 A.U.
With the planet united, the old government deposed, the new ruler and commander of the Dead Legion, High Lord Acererak, assumes position as King of Terra and ruler of the Terran Empire*.
4 A.U.
After pacifying a series of minor rebellions, High Lord Acererak, King of Terra devotes his full attention to rebuilding his world.
10 A.U.
Physical reconstruction is estimated to be half completed.
20 A.U.
With the vast majority of immediate physical reconstruction completed, some focus is diverted to improving the lives of the people. Within the first few months, civil laws and regulations that at one time would seem insane and impossible to pass are drafted.
This is thanks to a simple fact of Terran nature. Roughly 9-12 months after the War to End All Wars*, there was a major population boom. This new generation, known unofficially as the First Unified Generation*.
Their upbringing led to an overall more progressive view and outlook on the world, letting the government pass laws that would have been vehemently opposed not even 2 decades before.
25 A.U.
The series of civil rights laws known as the Reformation Accords*, which outlawed slavery officially, halted government corruption, provided equal rights for a multitude of species and organised aid programs is so far considered a resounding success.
40 A.U.
After restoring the world to its former glory, High Lord Acererak turns his gaze to his vision of the future of Terra. He begins building up the economy, and directs significant amounts of his available budget to sciences and magic research, intent on not only covering the planet, but understanding it.
45 A.U.
Solar system of Terra is almost entirely charted, and a geocentric starmap is drawn up. System is thought to consist of 6 planets, an asteroid ring, and one star, known as Solus*. The notable features, from Solus outwards are named Avandra*, Sune*, Terra*, Luna* (Terra's moon), Hextor*, The Bahamut Ring* (the asteroid ring), Erathis*, and Corellon*.
50 A.U.
Black Powder is formulated, testing for applications in the military begin immediately.
55 A.U.
Given how volatile and sometimes unpredictable Black Powder is, research is conducted into improvements, eventually supplanted by Smokeless Powder, which eventually becomes known as Gunpowder.
In the same year, the first handheld gunpowder weapon, a form of flintlock, resembling a miniaturized cannon is created. Known as the 'Hand Cannon*'.
56 A.U.
The first practical handheld gunpowder weapon, a large flintlock, is created by a dwarven* scientist named Jorgen Hall*. Known as the 'Gun*'
60 A.U.
The rifled barrel is developed, finally solving the main accuracy issue with flintlocks. Further investment and research is made into improving the rounds fired.
Necromantic scholars figure out how to reverse the mind-destroying effect of zombification, and are able to restore the minds of many people.
80 A.U.
Steam power is invented. Applications worldwide begin. Very soon after, a branch of research known as Magitech* is developed, with the goal of combining technology, science and magic.
81 A.U.
First joint magic/technology power generator is created, using certain forms of evocational wind and water magic (known as airomancy* and aquamancy* respectively) in a steam engine, allowing it to run indefinitely. It is christened as the Mark 1 Magitech Generator*.
103 A.U.
After a series of improvements to the Mark 1 Magitech Generators (Resulting in Marks 2-6), the first viable method of storing lightning is developed by an elven* research and development team led by Elran Battery* known as the Battery*. This lightning, after being stored and contained, is named, 'Electricity', after the lightning elemental* Elak*, who allowed them advanced study of his body, and Triscity Saun*, the human* who performed the research.
105 A.U.
The Mark 11 Magitech Generator is created, and is the first self sustaining electrical generator capable of producing infinite electricity.
120 A.U.
The first bullet is created by a joint elven/dwarven research team, being composed of gunpowder, a primer, case and bullet. This comes with the creation of the firearm hammer, opening the door to potentially unlimited options.
130 A.U.
The first, single action revolver is created by a human engineer named Samuel Colt*.
150 A.U.
The first double action revolver, the Colt M150* is created by Samuel Colt.
160 A.U.
The first lever action firearm is invented by the Magitech branch of the Terran Empire. Known as the Repeater Rifle*.
An additional amount of planets and moons are discovered thanks to new magic and technology. This sparks the naming of Ioun*, Kord* and Vlesharoon*.
200 A.U.
First semi automatic gun mechanism is invented. With this comes the discovery of enchanted bullets, allowing for each round to have an extra effect.
210 A.U.
First fully automatic gun mechanism is invented, as well as the radio.
223 A.U.
Humans Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko found Marvel Comics.
224 A.U.
First appearance of Captain Terra in Marvel Comics.
260 A.U.
First nuclear reactor is created, giving birth to the Mark 15 Magitech Generator*.
290 A.U.
First chemical rocket breaks the atmosphere
299 A.U.
First Terran enters space at the change of the year, marking the next age.
1 E.S.A (Early Space Age)
First Terran Spaceflight to Luna, headed by Malakai*, the first Terran on the Moon. Mass celebration at the first person to land on another celestial body.
20 E.S.A
Beginning of the Marvel Cinematic universe.
26 E.S.A
First Terran spaceflight to Hextor, considered to have nearly as much gravity and significance as the Luna landing.
29 E.S.A
Partially automated temporary mining operations begin on Hextor, and work is being made to establish a colony on Luna.
31 E.S.A
First permanent Hextor mining operation begins.
32 E.S.A
Development of the Mark 1 Magitech Bio-Synthesizer* is completed, solving any theoretical food problems.
40 E.S.A
Permanent Hextor colony of Mikhail-1* established, with a population of 220, 200 of which are sapient undead.
44 E.S.A
In a comic book series, Marvel studios explores the idea of asteroid mining, bringing them into range of mining operations of Hextor.
45 E.S.A
A series of projects involving asteroid mining are put in place. Asteroids XR-671-D XA-193-G and SXF-253-A are dragged by automated spacecraft into orbit around Hextor, functioning as moons and mining deposits.
In honor of the idea created by Marvel, the three asteroids are named Kirby-1*, Ditko-1*, and Stan-1*
56 E.S.A
The colony Mikhail-1 becomes self sufficient with a total population of 503, 250 of which are undead.
Development of experimental Magitech Stellar Engines* are completed, resulting in a series of nuclear powered ion engines, known as the Mark 1 Magitech Sub Light Drive*.
Avengers: Age of Ultron is released by Marvel studios.
60 E.S.A
The first AI is successfully created, and has the intelligence of a 10 month old human child.
73 E.S.A
The first AI has attained the intelligence of an average 24 year old human. In response to this, a bill of rights for Artificial Sentient Intelligences* is drafted and expected to easily pass through the government.
In either a show of comedy, bad taste or a sick joke, the first AI has decided to name itself Ultron*, and insists its primary body be redesigned to that of Ultron Prime from the second avenger film.
The staff in his facility are getting nervous.
100 E.S.A
Ultron has joined the military out of his own accord, and has shown impressive abilities and admirable loyalty and compassion for the crew.
A theory that FTL Technology could work is proven, but extensive testing is still required, as well as a new power source, as the current Mark 20 Magitech Generator does not output enough energy at once.
120 E.S.A
A colony is established on Taris*, a moon in orbit around Erathis. The colony is established in order to conduct highly sensitive experiments, mainly revolving around genetic manipulation, nanotechnology, advanced magitech, and FTL technology.
Ultron has personally endorsed the creation of more AI, leading to the second, who named herself Evetta*.
130 E.S.A
First working example of Magi-Nanotech* that will not be reject by living bodies.
152 E.S.A
Experiments with possible FTL technology accidentally produces dark antimatter, something though to be impossible. Unfortunately, the resulting explosion not only destroys the research station, but manages to shave off about 25 percent of the moons total mass and volume.
160 E.S.A
In a second research station built in the new crater on Taris, dark antimatter is synthesized, and an advanced series of self sustaining stasis fields and time alteration magic allow the resulting explosion to be contained. With the dark antimatter contained for the time, very extensive research is done.
162 E.S.A
It is found that in the explosion, dark antimatter is converted into a substance called Dark Plasma*. This substance is shown to be able to be contained in advanced magitech containers designed to contain it.
More research begins.
170 E.S.A
A prototype device that could theoretically clone matter is created, but a power source capable of powering it is not currently available.
174 E.S.A
Passing a concentrated electrical current through Dark Plasma seems to refine it into a more usable form that allows for directed use and consumption.
180 E.S.A
The matter synthesis device is activated and powered using Refined Dark Plasma*. It is first used to duplicate a steel ingot. Results are successful.
200 E.S.A
A sub-type of the wildly successful Magitech Matter Duplicator* is formed, and is capable of duplicating contained energy, now allowing for infinite Refined Dark Plasma. This Magitech Energy Replicator* will be the true catalyst for the Terran Empires next stage.
Now with infinite energy and infinite mass at their beck and call, the Terran Empire can begin interstellar testing.
210 E.S.A
With the creation of the Magitech Ion Drive*, trips around the Solus system are very easy and cheap to make, and with the mass replicators, starships become as commonplace as cars, and previously untouched planets become chartered, explored and examined by a new civilian fleet.
AI and their new forms are now omnipresent within the Terran Empire, in the form of Robots*, Androids*, Synths*, and Droids*. Their work in the robotics fields are invaluable, especially their contribution to the creation of prosthetics, artificial organs and Cyborgs*.
250 E.S.A
Creation of the Magitech Mass Synthesizer* further solidifies colonies self reliance.
Magi-nanotech is perfected, and the Terran Empire is now able to halt the aging process completely, and even reverse it to an extent.
270 E.S.A
A new theory of FTL travel is presented. Given the new technology, massive amounts of time and effort are divested in it.
1 S.A (Space Age)
FTL Travel is finally cracked. Using a mixture of advanced magic, technology and magitech, the creation of the Magitech Warp Drive* is created, opening countless doors to the Terran Empire.
20 S.A.
On a system a few stars away from Solus, an exploration team discovers the remains of an ancient civilization that called themselves Protheans.
Through archeological digs and magic translation spells, the team learn about a new threat. The Reapers. They learn about the citadel, what happened to the Protheans and their Mass Relays.
The team signs a Non Disclosure Agreement. King Acererak is informed, and begins directing significant increases in military power and spending in preparation.
They also discover the mass relays, as well as knowledge of element zero. However, it ha a very adverse reaction to magic, as it somehow weakens the arcane bonds holding the magic energy together.
A use is found in the Mass Relays however, as their activation significantly speeds up exploration and system charting.
1000 S.A.
Asari activate the citadel, awakening the Reapers to watch over the current cycle.
The Terran Empire continues to explore and expand.
1327 S.A.
The Citadel Council is formed, being composed of the Salarian and Asari.
1398 S.A.
The Rachni war begins.
1405 S.A.
In an attempt to fight the Rachni, the Salarians uplift the Krogan as a military force. With the Krogan on the side of the council the war turns in their favor, and the Rachni are driven away, thought to be exterminated.
1407 S.A.
The Terran Empire discovers another cache of Prothean data, which goes in depth into the properties of reapers, specifically indoctrination.
The Terran Empire prepares for the worst.
1540 S.A.
The Krogan rebellions begin another war, this time getting the Turians involved, and they fight for the council against the Krogans.
1587 S.A.
The Salarians release the Genophage, forcing and end to the Krogan Rebellion.
1729 S.A.
The Geth War begins.
1790 S.A.
The Geth War ends.
1999 S.A.
The Terran Empire prepares to activate Relay 314.
2000 S.A.
First Contact.
Codex
Paladin: An order of holy knights, known for their use of light based holy and divine magic, as well as being effective against undead and demonic opponents
Zombie: A mindless, basic form of reanimated humanoid; standard undead being that still possesses flesh and was reanimated recently (1-12 years of death)
Skeleton: A mindless, basic form of reanimated humanoid; standard undead being that no longer possess flesh, having being reanimated after considerable time (12+ years of death)
Ghoul: A more advanced form of undead, as they are not mindless like zombies.
Morgh: The skeletal animated corpse of a malevolent humanoid that died without atoning for their crimes. Possess a long tongue like tentacle, which can be used in a paralyzing touch grapple.
Wight: A more advanced form of undead, given life through sheer violence and hatred. Capable of draining the life of living victims and transforming them into wights themselves.
Wraith: An advanced, semi corporeal undead, resembling a mass of dark smoke with red eyes. Capable of draining the life of living victims.
Vampire: An advanced form of undead, known for their red eyes, fangs, thirst for blood, aversion to sunlight and ability to transform into clouds of bats, as well as command them.
Dracolich: A catch all term for reanimated members of the dragon family (dragons, drakes, wyverns etc.) that have been reanimated as undead. Arguably the most dangerous undead besides liches.
Lethorian: The former capital of Faerun, the sight of the last battle of the War to End All Wars; The Battle for The Soul of Terra
Dead Legion: The name given to the army led by Dread Lord Acererak before he untied Terra; composed almost exclusively of undead.
Terran Empire: The unified pseudo monarchical government of the planet Terra, which eventually expanded and grew. Ruled by King Acererak of Terra.
War to End All Wars: The name given to the planetwide conflict between the People of Terra and Dread Lord Acereraks Dead Legion.
First Unified Generation: The first generation of people and beings born immediately after the war; widely known to be accepting and progressive.
Reformation Accords: A series of sweeping reformations and civil laws which outlawed slavery officially, halted government corruption, provided equal rights for a multitude of species and organised aid programs.
Dwarf: A humanoid species known for their stoutness, impressive beards, and an infamous reputation as craftsman, smiths and builders. Have an impressive ability to detect gemstones and precious metals within a 50 meter radius when underground, as well as any underground cavities that may be present in the same radius.
Elf: A humanoid species known for their tall, slim and willowy figures, pointed ears, long hair and skill as silversmiths and attunement with nature. Their skills with ranged weapons and affinity for lightweight armaments make them impressive foret warriors. Their skill in magic is as diverse as their people, which are made up of Wood Elves, Dark Elves, High Elves, Blood Elves, and Night Elves.
Half-Elf: A humanoid species native to Terra, with one parent being human and the other being Elven.
Human: A humanoid species native to Terra, evolved from less advanced primates and known for their versatility and adaptability. Stronger and stouter than elves but taller and slimmer than dwarves. All around skilled magic users and smiths, but normally not able to outperform dwarves and elves in their specialties.
Artificial Sentient Intelligences: A sentient, sapient self sustaining thinking program; AI.
Robot: An AI with a purely mechanical physical body.
Cyborg: An organic with mechanical implants and/or prosthetics. This also includes synthetic organs.
Android: An AI designed to look like an organic on the surface, but still composed of mechanical parts.
Synth: An AI designed to look and function exactly like an organic, with synthetic muscular tissue, bones and body.
Droid: Basic, military designated non sapient VI robot; non-sentient artificial intelligence.
Lightning Elemental: A form of elemental, being a corporeal, sentient and sapient collection of magical lighting and energy.
Hand Cannon: This is two things. The first is the original firearm, a miniaturized, black powder flintlock, as well as being a class of firearm, the Hand Cannons, which refer to very large and powerful handguns.
Magitech: The catch all term for the mixing of technology and magic
Magitech Generators: A series of magitech machines turned generators and the primary line of magitech machines capable of producing infinite energy. Marks 1-10 use steam power, Marks 11-14 use electrical power, Marks 15-20 use nuclear power, and the Marks 21 onward use Refined Dark Plasma.
Magitech Bio-Synthesizer: A magitech variant of a 3-d printer that can convert inorganic materials into organic compounds, allowing food to literally be made from rocks.
Magitech Mass Synthesizer: A magitech machine that allows incredibly complex objects to be created from just their raw components, such as computer chips out of a bag of minerals. This allows colonies to easily survive without reliance on external help and manufacturing.
Magitech Stellar Engine: The catch all term for any magitech engine used by spacecraft.
Magitech Sublight Drive: A series of magitech engines incapable of propelling ships past lightspeed.
Magitech Ion Drive: A magitech engine that uses Refined Dark Plasma to create a stream of highly charged particles that are forced out the engine at incredible speeds, moving the ship forward. However, they produce a mildly radioactive byproduct, countered with a few simple neutralization spells.
Magitech Warp Drive: The primary method of FTL travel in the Terran Empire. In short, the Warp Drive uses powerful magic generators powered by Refined Dark Plasma to tear portals in spacetime, essentially allowing the drive to open one end of a wormhole, close it, travel through what is called Subspace, and then open another hole where they want, exiting Subspace.
Magi-Nanotech: Nanotech developed in conjunction with Magitech
Magitech Matter Duplicator: A magitech device powered by Refined Dark Plasma; capable of duplicating matter.
Magitech Energy Replicator: A magitech device that can duplicate energy.
Gun: The term used to define any weapon that propels a form of offensive projectile toward an enemy. Also the name of Jorgen Hall's invention.
Battery: The catch all term used for any device that captures and stores some form of energy for later use. Invented by Elran Battery.
Jorgen Hall: Dwarven craftsmen and scientist that created the first practical handheld gun, a flintlock.
Elran Battery: Head of an elven research team responsible for creating the first method of storing a form of energy with magitech, known as the 'Battery'.
Elak: A lightning elemental who volunteered his body for research, helping to create the first Battery. Eventually married to Triscity Saun.
Triscity Saun: A human mage who performed an invaluable series of tests on the lightning elemental Elak, the research from which has allowed for an incredible understanding of what becomes known as Elak-Triscity, eventually becoming Electricity. Eventually married to Elak.
Samuel Colt: A human engineer who created the first single and double action revolver.
Mikhail: Legendary paladin from the War to End All Wars, known as the only paladin ever to survive single combat with Dread Lord Acererak.
Malakai: Descendant of Mikhail, a paladin during the War to End All Wars. Known for being the first Terran on Luna.
Ultron: The first true artificial intelligence created by the Terran Empire.
Evetta: The second artificial intelligence created by the Terran empire, leading to the new race of machines.
Colt M150: A double action revolver created in the year 150 A.U. by Samuel Colt.
Repeater Rifle: The first lever action rifle created by the Terran Empire.
Dark Plasma: A plasma like substance and nigh uncontrollable power source created in the reactions bred from dark antimatter.
Refined Dark Plasma: A refined dark plasma that powered the Terran empire into the age of FTL.
Solus: The star in the center of the Terran Empire's home system; Solus
Avandra: The small rocky planet closest to the star Solus; Solus-1. Named after the old goddess of change, luck and travel.
Sune: A planet similar in size to Terra, but covered in a thick atmosphere of gases; Solus-2. Named after the old goddess of love.
Terra: Primary Planet of the Terran Empire, a rocky planet in the Solus system, and the only planet in the Solus system to originally harbor life. Solus-3
Luna: The moon of Terra. Solus-3a
Hextor: A planet similar in size to Terra, known for its iron rich environment and coloration which earned it the nickname, 'The Red Planer'. Named after the old god of war. Solus-4.
The Bahamut Ring: A series of asteroids in the Solus system that are located immediately after Hextor. Named after the metallic dragon god.
Erathis: A massive gas giant in the Solus system, known for both its size and large red maelstrom on its surface; named after the old goddess of civilization and law. Solus-5
Corellon: A large gas giant in the Solus system, known for its impressive rings, known as the Rings of Corellon. Named after the old goddess of beauty.
Ioun: A gas planet in the Solus system, known for its strange axial rotations. Named after the old goddess of Knowledge. Solus-7
Kord: A gas planet in the Solus system, known for its extremly strong winds. Named after the old god of storms. Solus-8
Velsharoon: A very small rocky planet in the solus system, named after an old goddess of death. Solus-9
Taris: A moon in orbit around Erathis, site of the dark antimatter research operations.
Kirby-1, Ditko-1, Stan-1: Three asteroid in orbit around Hexar; part of the first large scale asteroid mining operation.
Mikhail-1: The first self sustaining colony on Hextor, named after a legendary paladin from the War to End All Wars.