Lunaris Station construction

The construction of Lunaris Station begins in 2075 at Earth-Moon Lagrange Point 1, a strategically chosen location providing a stable gravitational balance between Earth and the Moon. Initially designed as a modular structure, the station's core components are launched and assembled in orbit, with construction phases focusing on establishing basic life-support systems, communication arrays, and research laboratories. Early crewed missions focus on completing essential infrastructure, with a gradual increase in capacity to support long-term habitation and research. By 2080, Lunaris Station becomes operational, serving as a crucial hub for lunar exploration, scientific research, and future space missions. Its modular design allows for continuous expansion and adaptation to new technological advances, facilitating its evolution into a key node in humanity's journey to the Moon and beyond.

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Lunaris station expands

Lunaris Station expands to accommodate a larger crew and increased cargo capacity, enhancing its role in testing life-support systems, advanced technologies, and resource extraction methods. This expansion is critical in preparation for the planned construction of the first permanent lunar base.

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Lunaris Station reaches full capacity

Lunaris Station reaches its full operational capacity, serving as a vital staging ground for the construction of the first permanent lunar base. It facilitates the transport of materials and personnel, positioning itself as an essential hub for lunar exploration and future space missions.

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First permanent lunar base

Humanity establishes its first permanent lunar base to meet the growing demand for off-world resources and serve as a crucial staging point for deeper space exploration. The base is designed for scientific research, resource extraction of water ice and helium-3, and as a forward operating station for missions to Mars and beyond. This milestone marks the beginning of a sustained human presence on the Moon, facilitating advanced studies in lunar geology, deep space science, and life-support systems, while laying the groundwork for future colonization and interplanetary missions.

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Gemini completes strategic dock

After seven years of intermittent development and budgetary brinkmanship, the majority-Gemini–funded strategic dock was launched. Intended as a high-altitude logistics platform to support orbital cargo exchange between Earth and other sectors of the system, the flat, utilitarian slab - constructed from reinforced titanium composite - served as a refuelling and research station.

• > Large-scale graphene production
• > Hybrid carbon-based superstructures

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Ny Zurich build commences

The Universal Banking Corporation becomes the first major corporation to shift its base of operations entirely away from Earth by establishing Ny Zurich, a large space station strategically positioned far from the planet at the Earth-Venus Lagrange point L4. This move marks a significant shift in corporate power to orbital habitats, providing the UBC with security and neutrality amidst escalating corporate conflicts on Earth. Ny Zurich sets a precedent for other corporations considering similar relocations to ensure stability and autonomy.

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Today

Earth is more or less a forgotten relic, an echo of what it once was, a permanent reminder of what humanity collectively did to it. The majority of power now rests firmly in the hands of the corporations, with most people relegated to a life worse than that of mere pawns in their sprawling operations. The chasm between the elite and the rest of the world has never been so wide. Crime is rampant, an inevitable by-product of inequality and corporate neglect. The privileged few continue to thrive in isolated havens beyond the planet's decaying surface - new worlds, new stations - but even these exist only at a steep price. For those left behind, the stakes couldn’t be lower. But for those with the means to rise, the game is far from over. The rules may have changed, but the struggle for power persists in the shadows of humanity's former home.

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