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long ago	The Mahrgravian people leave their collapsing universe in a mass exodus, using massive ships named Domhan Soitheach (also called Arcworlds). These ships used newly developed--and primarily untested--Daomon devices. These devices where supposed to allow these craft to fold beyond their universe. Because of the amount of power used in the initial folding, and likely because of the collapsing nature of their home universe, the Mahrgrave managed to fold beyond their known reality. Drifting for an unknown amount of time through this medium some of the Arcworlds found their way into the Void of Suaimhneach, where they were immersed in the raw forces of magic.
-2473	Gra'sta Broinn, an ancient Elebhar Queen, stumbled across one of these Arcworlds while meditating in the Void. The contact was only brief--but it was enough to show the inhabitants that other planes existed, and they soon followed into the Primal plane. Upon establishing a foothold exploratory parties were sent back to the Void, to find other drifting Arcworlds. Overall, only a few hundred were found, from the millions that began the journey.
-2472	Finding themselves superior in both technical ability and with their new means of manipulating magic (learned from direct immersion in the raw forces of the Void) these Mahrgrave soon established dominion over the first world and named it Terra. The Namhad Republic was created. As other Arcworlds were found, colinization began in earnest. Nearby nearby space was divided into sectors and drones were created to scout likely suitable planets. Soon the entire local galaxy was divided into sectors with drones being sent to scout likely systems for habitable planets. Due to this force the Mahrgrave were able to quickly expand across the entire galaxy--although the less likely planets were left unexplored. Some of these drones still exist to this day, and are still carrying out their original role.
-2450	The Mahrgrave came from a universe where they were the only species to be found. This alone was enough to allow surprise at the variety of other races--and curiosity at the fact that all are still humanoid and share a striking resemblance to themselves. Even more intriguing was the same races found on different planets. While the scientific community was learning more about the other beings they shared this new universe with, the rest of the Mahrgrave became scared and fearful--and segregational laws were established.
-2393	Chaos rules under the guise of the Namhad Senate. In a swift coup one faction gains power in the Senate and declares soverenity as the Namhad Empire, loyal factions clamor to their call. Other groups and portions of the military--along with the support of the other races--do not heed this call, and instead establish the Commonwealth. The first Universal War begins.
-2362	The first Universal War has ravaged the galaxy for 31 years. The Namhad Empire has forced the Commonwealth to a standstill at Terra. Realizing defeat the governing body of the Commonwealth sends messages to its remaining forces scattered around the galaxy to flee. Led by Alexander Hogge this group folds to an unknown point outside of explored space. They take the major portion of the Commonwealth's fleat, including its 704 Arcworlds. The final part of the war will last two years, as the Commonwealth defends Terra in a final burst of glory. With the final destruction of the Commonwealth forces, Terra was left a wasted and destroyed planet unable to support any life because of the massive magical and military forces in use through the battle.
-2360	The Namhad Empire rules with an iron grip for thousands of uncounted years following the destruction of the Commonwealth. Life and culture stagnate as the Empire grows more and more evil. Culture is driven into a retro effect, and massive amounts of technology is lost, and the Arcworlds are scavenged for materials. Only the social elite of the Mahrgrave gain any pleasures, the rest of society is left to struggle for survival.
1	A rebellious faction manages to seize one of the remaining few Arcworlds not dismantled. Others througout the galaxy flock to their banner. In the next five years, the decaying governmental systems of the Empire too slow to react, and the rebellion fleet pushes their borders back to a small corner of the known universe
3	The Namhad Council, previously the Namhad Empire, signs a treaty which stops the war, the rebellion is victorious. Out of the rebellion the Commonwealth of Planetary Systems is established in the image of the first Commonwealth. 29 States and one Province are formed under the Commonwealth of Planetary Systems (Endlathas is the province, home of the Namhad Council).
18	The CPS has been trying to renew the previous qualities of society. Social upheaval, and chaos have reigned through different sectors for years. District borders are constantly shifting, and riots spread through the known universe. In this year a unique alliance is formed between Magi and Jzaoleux--usually staunch rivals. Basing off Wolf, they declare independance from the CPS. Other factions througout the galaxy are also rallying for independance, and during this same time Soru Ren--a prominent figure from the rebellion--is shot and killed on the steps of Congress Hall. In the political chaos that follows, others declare independance along with Wolf. Congress, unable to resist the withdrawl, signs an alliance, giving them their independance. Amoung these new independant states are Mythandar, Ionia, Wolf, Corland, Tanth, Gromany, Pavonis, the Oberad Republic, Eridan, Mnochan, the Kratca Free State, the Taladian Union, Sirian and Fharkor.
19	Facing the loss of more states the CPS tightens its laws, consolidates its forces and presses a Public Relations campaign.
21	Small conflicts begin between the newly formed states, each vying for territory and proof of their independance.
22	(1) The Kratca Free State (KFS), allied with the Taladian Union, declares war on Eridan. This is the first war of the next millenia--known as the Chaos Wars--where small and large battles are fought and borders change yearly. To help understand this timeline, each major war has been given a color coded number, the color will also rotate for each century--for easy reading. Author's note: skip to the end if you are not into lots of political maneuverings.
25	(2) Corland invades the CPS state of Sheomlin. The CPS sends forces to defend. Later in the year the Namhad Council--using troops aquired from Corland--strike against the CPS and fight into the Sheomlin state, hoping to meet Corland troops in the middle.
26	(1) Eridan signs a cease-fire agreement with KFS and the Taladian Union, after loosing some minor and two major planets.
29	(2) Corland troops have nearly vanquished the Sheomlin state. CPS troops have retreated and are considering withdrawing completely. An agreement is signed between the CPS senate and Wolf. Wolf troops enter the fray in a lightning move and retake most of the territory.
31	(2) Wolf troops enter the battle, in the surprise Corland forces are forced nearly to their starting lines in Sheomlin. Troops dig in and peace is declared. In exchange for their support Wolf gains all liberated territory of the former Sheomlin state, and Endlathas is returned as a Provincial state of the CPS, with absolute restrictions on all military forces and movements.
42	(7) Mythandar and Ionia ally and begin a campaign against the CPS.
44	(7) The CPS--allied with Wolf--reverses the battle, pushing Mythandar and Ionia back beyond their original borders.
46	(7) Fearing complete destruction after loosing more than two-thirds of their territory, Ionia signs a cease-fire agreement with the CPS and Wolf. Mythandar--not wanting to fight the war alone, surrenders soon after.
53	(3) The state of Kildare, led by forces on Cigel attempts to secede from the CPS. Troops are sent to forstall the civil rebellion, and martial law is declared across Kildare. Battles errupt as the CPS fights to retain its territory.
56	(3) Tanth lends troops to the battle-weary CPS fighting the civil rebellion in Kildare. However, this is simply a ruse, and instead they maneuver into positions across Kildare and launch a counter offensive against the CPS. Following a secret agreement with Tanth, Gromany also joins the fray, and the Oberad republic follows in their lead and also battles for additional territory. The CPS routes forces from the neighboring state of Borco and Targa. Having anticipated this maneuver, Tanthian troops held in reserve move to occupy the small state of Borco.
59	The state of Darusli, using commercial and criminal influences in congress to smoothe any problems, secedes from the CPS and joins the Kratca Free State.
62	Political uprisings in Sirian threaten to topple the government, depression has struck the country for several years. KFS sends troops to replace the government in a peaceful invasion.
63	The state of Donegal secedes from the CPS after two years of lobbying in the CPS Congress.
64	(5) KFS invades Donegal. Donegal lobby's for support from the CPS, only to be turned down.
68	(3) After fifteen years of fighting multiple fronts the CPS relenquishes both Borco and Kildare. Borco is occupied completely by Tanth, and Kildare is split between Tanth, Gromany and the Oberad Republic.
72	(4) Corland declares war on Gromany. Tanth ignores attempts by Corland for peace treaties and sides with Gromany.
81	(4) After nine years of war Corland is destroyed by Gromany and Tanth. Territory is divided evenly between the two.
92	(5) Donegal is pushed to a minor portion of their original territory by KFS forces. Donegal disbands its government and joins with Mnochan, in an effort to forstall the KFS invasion. KFS forces turn against Mnochan as well.
93	(5) KFS and signs a cease-fire agreement with Mnochan, after battle-weary KFS forces are unable to hold territory.
98	(6) Fharkor begins an invasion of the CPS state of Tarocia.
105	(6) KFS also begins an invasion of Tarocia. The CPS routes additional forces to help defend.
122	(5) After a period of minor skirmishes KFS discards the cease-fire with Mnochan and war begins anew.
148	(8) Border Skirmishes between Tanth and the Taladian Union escalate to war.
151	(5) KFS and Mnochan sign treaties to halt border skirmishes and solidify the disputed territory.
157	(6) KFS troops and Fharkor troops errupt in conflict after agreements to divide conquered Tarocian territory fall through.
157	(6) The CPS retreates from its remaining territory in Tarocia, leaving it to the invading KFS troops.
179	(1) KFS renews its campaign against Eridan.
186	(9) Gromany begins a campaign against Wolf.
189	The Northern province of Pavonis secedes and joins Gromany.
191	(9) Failing to aquire desired invasion targets, and finding Wolf defenses greater than expected, Gromany signs a cease fire with Wolf.
193	(10) Mythandar invades the CPS state of Luteyn, claiming preeminent domain, due to sovereign ownership before the Namhad Empire.
202	(11) The Taladian Union and Tanth sign a peace agreement.
213	(6) KFS and Fharkor sign a peace agreement, stopping any further battles.
227	(1) Tanth invades the capital of Eridan, the Eridan government collapses. The scattered remaining Eridan forces gather together and form the Draconian Commonwealth in what is left of the Eridan territory.
240	In a crumbling political environment the Gromany government initiates more territorial battles against Wolf, hoping to rally public opinion in their favor.
244	Riots break out across Gromany. There are three successful and two unsuccessful coups within a period of months.
245	(12) Tanth invades Gromany, splitting it in two. By the end of the year the Gromany government will have collapsed again, to be replaced by two seperate new governments, each controlling different territory with Tanth in the middle. At the same time the Oberad Republic also moves forward and grabs territory from Gromany.
269	(11) KFS begins a campaign against the Taladian Union.
275	(13) Pavonis tries to invade Tanth, with troop support from the Oberad Republic. After a few humiliating battles they sign a peace agreement, having lost more territory than that gained.
289	Mythandar signs an agreement exchanging territory with the CPS
317	Gromany signs a free-trade and joint defense treaty with Wolf, and also returns some of its territory.
327	(14) KFS slowly picks away at the Draconian Commonwealth.
330	(12) Gromany forces--bolstered by mercanaries--begin a campaign to retake lost territory. They are successful in liberating Nahmeth and Isaer, before finding resistance too strong and entrenching.
347	(15) KFS begins a full-out invasion of the CPS.
361	(17) Mythandar invades Ionia
372	(15) The CPS state of Meath falls to KFS, including Altair and Terra.
376	(16) Tanth and the Oberad Republic ally against Vakgha, the splinter state from Gromany. Vakgha is reduced to a fraction of its original territorial size.
381	Mythandar releases additional territory back to the CPS.
420	Tanth crushes the remaining forces of Vakgha.
421	(13) In a final desperate battle, Draconian forces are nearly crushed by KFS. Instead, troops rally around General Charles Arkeen and bring about a significant reversal. In the same year Charles Arkeen is also voted as President of the Draconian Commonwealth.
459	KFS signs a no-fire agreement with Tanth, and invades the Taladian Union. Within three years it falls, and per its agreement certain territory is returned to Tanthian control.
462	(18) Tanth begins a campaign to take the CPS state of Stein. CPS troops, strained by battle with KFS are slow to respond.
465	Supported by factions within the Pavonian royal government, Gromany invades Pavonis--possessing the entire territory within a year.
469	Charles Arkeen dies. His first son, Ethan, who has had a dazzling military and political career leads forces which replace the failing Commonwealth with a royal monarchy. Because the Arkeen bloodline can be traced back to a royal family on Draconis which was allowed to survive during the Namhad empire, Ethan Arkeen is invested as the first King of Draconis.
471	(18) Wishing to consolidate forces, CPS relinquishes Stein to the CPS and signs a peace agreement.
478	(15) Draconian forces, led by King Ethan, manage to reclaim and take additional territory away from KFS.
520	KFS invades Mnochan. Within months the Mnochan government surrenders.
522	KFS invades Fharkor.
529	Tanth and the CPS sign an agreement, exchanging the state of Targa for Stein.
530	Fearing the expansionist policies of KFS, the CPS, Tanth, Draconis and Fharkor join an defense alliance against KFS.
556	Tanth begins a campaign against the Oberad Republic.
579	Draconis liberates Terra from the KFS.
592	Frustrated by years of border disputes Wolf and Mythandar declare war.
643	(19) After years of covert activity, the Alliance against KFS brings its forces to bear in a full-scale attack on the Kratca Free State.
689	(19) After fourty six years of battle the KFS collapses. In the resulting chaos seven new independant states are formed and recognized by the Alliance. The Alliance signs treaties recognizing new territorial borders and sovereign entities, and is disbanded. The new independant states are: Eridan, Syrac, Maseita, Sirian, Talada, Darusli and Tarocia.
708	(20) Maseita begins a campaign to liberate the Kratcan homeworld from Draconis.
723	(21) Tanth invades Talada, in exchange for support Tanth sells Kapteyn and surrounding territory to Fharkor.
723	(22) Fharkor and Tarocia declare war.
732	(20) Draconis conquers Maseita.
750	(23) Tanth begins a large campaign against Gromany and Wolf, leaping forward to take large amounts of territory from both nations.
761	(24) Eridan and Syrac declare war.
773	(25) Darusli and Sirian declar war.
812	(24) Eridan, allied with Draconis, defeats Syrac. Territory is split between the two.
820	(23) Wolf and Gromany ally against Tanth.
865	(25) Sirian conquers Darusli.
878	(22) Tanth, allied with Fharkor, conquers Tarocia.
891	(23) Wolf fights back and regains most of its territory. Tanth routes forces and crushes Gromany, then turns and signs a cease-fire agreement with Wolf.
925	Eridan and Draconis declar war. After a few years Eridan is conquered.
957	Saenon is given independance from Draconis as a Province, governed by the Church of Dagdanicus. Their small territory includes Terra. The Church of Dagdanicus begins a full-scale revitalization project on Terra.
981	Tanth defeats the Oberad Republic.
1024	Sirian becomes a Province of Draconis, and is later unified completely.
1253	The galaxy is entering a renaissance that may come to a abrupt end as the weak diplomatic ties with Tanth begin to fray.