Game story

1957

The first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, is launched.
1961

The man flies into space for the first time. His name was Yuri Alexeyevich Gagarin.
1969

The culmination of the Apollo program. On July 20, 1969, humans set foot on the surface of the Moon for the first time. Neil Armstrong was the first man to step on the surface. He uttered the memorable phrase: That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.
1990

The U.S.A. sends the Hubble Space Telescope into Earth orbit to begin exploring the distant universe.
1996

Intensive exploration of Mars began with several missions sent by the U.S.A.
1998

The International Space Station (ISS) begins construction. All major space agencies were involved in the construction. The station was operated until 2040.
2008

SpaceX's first private spacecraft launches.
2013

The Voyager 1 spacecraft becomes the first man-made object to leave the solar system.
2035

Private companies' share of spacecraft operations exceeds 50%.
2040

Construction of the first lunar base.
2053

Construction of the first base on the planet Mars.
2100

Private companies and nation states gradually populate the entire solar system.
2140

The largest private space companies merge into a mega-company called Imperium.
2180

A wormhole technology and faster-than-light travel are invented.
2210

Construction of the first stargate connecting the solar system to the nearest system, Alpha Centauri.
2250

The closest known universe is linked by space gates. A huge expansion of space companies follows.
2270

Many life forms found on exoplanets.
2285

Autonomous Stargate technology is implemented, connecting large parts of the unknown universe. An era of exploration of unknown systems begins.
2301

Intelligent life forms are found and gradually assimilate into human civilization.
2305

Nation states agree to jointly manage the solar system. The United Nations administers the solar system.
2320

The Imperium forcibly occupies the entire Barnard's Star system. The war in the system lasts for 20 years, with millions of casualties. The Alliance of Independent States is defeated in the system and the company declares a new empire in the system called: the Holy Empire. The empire has a new ruler: the Emperor.
2342

The war with the Empire spills over into all border systems, with alternating successes for the parties involved.
2343

Your story begins...