NEWS
This is not regular 'news' news, but what the world of 2034 looks like and why.  The timeline up to 2027 is explained in far greater detail than I care for, so I'll start from there. :D.  It'll go in yearly segements and then, a quarter at a time, and with differing relevence (i.e. world, local etc)
2027
1st Quarter
>(Local) CorpSec in Nightduty clamp down on Megaviolent activities.  Results in much bloodshed but deemed an overal success.
>(State) The Eden Cabal continues to grow in strength, support and activity, manages to thwart several ISA attempts at curbing its power.
>(World) The Orbitals cut off all contact with Earth, Europe teeters.
2nd Quarter
>(Local) Xtreme, Jackal, Kristal and Nakita join the Revolution as nobodies
>(Continent) The Eden Cabal continues to grow, but remains silent
3rd Quarter
>(State) In a massive uprising, Night City and several other key Californian cities are captured by the Eden Cabal.  ISA counterattack falls short.
>(World) Europe hovers on the brink of collapse.  ISA agents help to push it over. 
4th Quarter
>(State) The Eden Cabal seize the rest of California after driving the ISA out.
>(Local) X, J, K and N gain prominence after participation in several keys acts
2028
1st Quarter
>(Continent) Rebellions, and revolts erupt in many cities across the ISA, the Eden Cabal seize Utah but are stopped further by a massive blockade
>(World) China annexs Taiwan and puts down another Tibetan uprising
>(World) USSR makes historical claims to Polands Eastern border, Europe, cannot deny it for long.
2nd Quarter
>(State) ISA retaliation begins in captured cities, mostly in vain.
>(Continent) The Republic of Texas invades Mexico
3rd Quarter
>(Continent) Eden Cabal attempt bid to break through the blockade via Alaska, Canada and Mexico
>(World) Europe internationally denouces ISA as a terrorist state and mobilises armies. Soon after, Eden Cabal break through the Blockade
3rd Quarter
>(Continent)ISA withdraws to the farside of the Rockies, Eden Cabal seize Alaska, Oregon and parts of Washington
>(Local) The XJKN are promoted to 'elite'
4th Quarter
>(Local) Eden Cabals 'Civil War' following a spate of assassinations, Alt emerges as clear winner. JKNX back the wrong horse.
>(World) USSR annexs Polish border
>(World) Japan mobilies for possible ISA/Chinese invasion
>(World) Orbitals lift blockade in return for water and tech, Europe breathes easy again
2029
1st Quarter
>(Continent)ISA pacifies majority of its rebellious cities and towns, turns attention to Eden Cabal
>(Local) Vincent and Bruce join XJKN, forming The Chosen
>(World) Chinese start thirty-year manouvers in the Pacific.  ISA fleet ordered to base.
2nd Quarter
>(State)Eden Cabals 'Civil War' is finally over.  Morgan and other leaders have their power severely reduced.
>(Local)Morgan and his faction (inc the Chosen) attempt to win back power, but fail.  The Chosen are banished from the Eden Cabal.
>(Local)The Chosen decide its high time for a holiday and go to Japan
3rd Quarter
>(Continent)Republic of Texas end war with Mexico, RoT takes massive land and cash reparitations
>(Local)The Chosen leave Japan after Kristal is 'abducted' move to the City of Willow
>(State) The Eden Cabals second Civil War begins
4th Quarter
>(Local) The Chosen split up to avoid Eden Cabal man hunt and go their own way.
2030
1st Quarter
>(State)The Eden Cabal second Civil War finished after Raches timely intervention.  Morgon regains power, Alt's mad clone is exposed and executed.  Johnny is imprisoned.
>(Local) Kristal returns and reforms The Chosen, shortly after, they return to Nightcity.
>(State) Battle for Yula River ends in disaster, but both sides are too weak to continue fighting
2nd Quarter
>(Local) Tho Chosen leave the Eden Cabal once and for all and soon find themselves as mercenaries for hire (ironically, their first job is for the Eden Cabal)
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