Timeline of Key Events

2100 - Several superpower nations of Earth launched missions to claim territory on the Moon after large advances in fusion energy and revitalized ambitions to colonize Mars. The lunar territory was desirable because of the soil's high tritium levels and it could be used as a staging ground for future Martian missions.

2123 - In order to prevent the rising threat of a 4th world war, the United Nations took control of Earth. In a controversial decision, the new world government voted in favor of a forced exodus of billions of humans to the new Martian colony. This was done to reduce overpopulation and strain on natural resources but led to widespread panic and several coup attempts.

2153 - On the 30th anniversary of their mass migration to the Martian colony, refugees began a civil war that spanned the rusty planet. They fought for greater autonomy but were eventually suppressed. Rebels referred to the conflict as the "Great Martian Struggle" while the ruling class called it the "Vanquishment of Martian Terror". This failed revolution created a power void that allowed the Martian Monarchy to rise to power.

2155 - Hivemind technologies are banned after their weaponization causes the death of millions of civilians during the Martian Civil War.

2217 - The Martian Monarchy begins peace talks with the United Nations of Earth after space piracy cripples both planets' economies. The two governments agree to construct a bilateral Moon base that will serve to enhance interplanetary communications. Later political negotiations result in the formation of a new unifying government, the "Solar Allegiance".

2250 - Human colonies are established on Venus by pioneers from the Solar Allegiance. Plans begin for the exploration of outer ring planets.

2300 - All planets in the Solar System are colonized and under the control of the Solar Allegiance.

2337 - HarvestBugs escape their containment and begin ravaging the Moon. A massive evacuation is undergone and the Moon is left abandoned.

2367 - On the 30th anniversary of the Evacuation, an elite crew is formed from the best the Solar Allegiance has to offer. Their mission is classified as top-secret and kept secret from them. They must put down the HarvestBugs and assassinate Dr. Fermi (who has disappeared from the grid).