| 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) |