The past apocalyptic events as recalled by survivors:
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GLOBAL WARNING
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2023 |
Environmental events get stronger. Point of no return. | |
2024
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Politics gain a hard edge in the face of natural and economic disaster worldwide. SuperCorridor budgeted in the USA. | |
2025
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Science finally confirms hyper-accelerated global warming. Hurricane Xavier hits US coast. | |
2026
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Sea levels rise, massive ring of fire collapse - Cascadia shift SSR. | |
2027
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Serena destroys the Caribbean, Yucatan and parts of USA. Protectorate political circle rises to power. | |
2028
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Chile suffers a mysterious virus pandemic. Mass panic followed by executions and excuses. | |
2029
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The nation polarizes around the Protectors politicians as "securing" government. Rebels movement rises. | |
2030
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Reports of military buildup on all sides. Heavy-handed government relocates Gulf Coast Citizens and prepares for the worst. | |
2031
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Sea levels rise 15m, flooding the Mississippi valley, while drought causes massive crop failure and social deterioration | |
2032
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UNSOS is formed to counter global disasters. Anti-government Rebels spread off-grid. | |
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VIRAL PANDEMIC
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2033
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Massive viral infections reported, media squelched to tabloids. Reformation movement rises amongst infected. | |
2034
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Protectors divert the military to barricade Panamanian node. Terrorist attacks launched across South America by Reformers. | |
2035
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North American Union pact talks enrage Rebels. Viral outbreak declared officially as a primary threat. | |
2036
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Rebels prepare for war, raiding military bases. Global efforts accelerated to find a cure to the virus. | |
2037
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Reformers engage the military in Panama. Vaccine announced while pandemic paranoia sweeps across nations. | |
2038
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Major quarantine sites established. Martial Law & NAU pact triggered. Vaccine hurried into mass production. | |
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ALL-OUT WAR
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2039
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Significant engagements on all fronts. Major cities report viral outbreaks. Reformers blamed. | |
2040
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SuperCorridor completed. Large vaccine shipment seized by Rebels. Protectors stage false coup; assume absolute power. | |
2041
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Chaos and violent protests consume the NAU. Key political figures assassinated. Viral outbreaks continue. | |
2042
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UNSOS assume vaccination and quarantine duties. Rebels special units attack quarantine sites. | |
2043
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Clear spheres of influence mapped by fighting factions. Protectors aggregate resources. Reformers consolidate southern regions. | |
2044
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Rebels raid nuclear facilities and engage Reformers in Battle of Sands. Protectors fortify key bunkers and outposts. | |
2045
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Last polar caps melt, triggering massive tsunamis. Nuclear blasts devastate major NAU cities. The rest of the world continues its descend to chaos. | |
2046
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UNSOS suffers high casualties across NAU. SSR missions countered with violence in fallout zones. Reformers push north. | |
2047
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Large scale skirmishes across Midwest. Heavy HQ consolidations. Scorched earth tactics draw faction borders. Surviving UNSOS units retreat and establish Camp Zero. Survivors across the continent flock seeking refuge. | |
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THE LONG WINTER
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2048
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Younger Dryas effect triggers glacial conditions across northern hemisphere. Factions retreat and prepare for the long winter. | |
2049
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Surviving factions struggle with internal feuds and dwindling resources. Entirety of North America covered with ice and snow. | |
2050
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Factions suffer major losses to starvation and illness. Glacial effects receding slowly. Factions send scout and scavenge units. | |
2051
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Camp Zero continues to swell with Refugees. Factions emerge from seclusion and seek expansion of influence and resources. |
Present day...