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This is a non-exhaustive chronology of '''[[Oranjestad]]'''-related events, which may reflect political events and important global events that have influenced the development of present-day Oranjestad.

*'''1739''' - '''Orangetown''' is born in what is now the [[Olde Orangetown]] neighborhood, laying the foundation for the burgeoning city of Oranjestad

*'''1790s''' - [[Homestead]] takes root on the banks of the Budapest River, marking the beginnings of a new community.

*'''1814''' - [[Haverhill]] neighborhood is first settled.

*'''1815'''
** Oranjestad's influence extends as [[Garbanzo]] becomes part of its dominion through the Treaty of Alqualonde, which settled numerous disputed claims between [[Mainland]] and Oranjestad.
** Summit Fruit Company secures [[Blackmill]]
** The Treaty of Alqualonde bring [[Etouffee]] into Oranjestad's fold
** [[Coda]], another beneficiary of the Treaty of Alqualonde, adds its presence to Oranjestad's diverse tapestry.
** [[Pemmican]] votes to join Oranjestad, embracing a colonial status within the growing city.

*'''1820''' - [[Saturn Valley]] is first settled.

*'''1823''' - [[Voynich]], once a military outpost, becomes a colony under Oranjestad's banner.

*'''1828''' - [[Shadynasty]] is founded as a tea producing colony

*'''1833''' - [[Alfa Beach]], initially known as Isfahan, experiences its first settlement

*'''1837''' - '''Blackmill''' gains the status of an official colony

*'''1838''' - [[Buckingham Green]] is founded, conceived by the vision of businessman Nicholas Klusman

*'''1867''' - [[Rex Kwon Do]] and [[Waldorph]] join the ranks of Oranjestad's colonies, contributing to the city's expanding territories.

*'''1870''' 
** [[Irvington]] stakes its claim as an independent town, later becoming an integral part of Oranjestad.
** [[Cosmic Space Worm City]] emerges, becoming a unique addition to Oranjestad's array of colonies.

*'''1880''' - [[Big League]] is occupied by Oranjestad during a time of political instability in nearby '''Ebethron'''

*'''1882''' - Homestead's annexation solidifies its connection with Oranjestad, enhancing the city's suburban landscape.

*'''1890s''' - '''[[Skylan]] Industrial Zone''' is established

*'''1899''' - [[Brahmin Beach]]'s acquisition, marked by its sale to the city, solidifies its place within Oranjestad

*'''1900''' - Both [[Pennsy]] and [[Monon]] farming communities are founded.

*'''1902''' - Irvington's annexation furthers its integration with Oranjestad

*'''1910''' - [[Gerlach]] elects to join Oranjestad

*'''1911''' - '''Saturn Valley''' attains protected zone status, limiting future developments

*'''1920''' - [[Submerciful]] establishes itself as a shopping area, later expanding into a full-fledged neighborhood in 2006.

*'''1939''' - Pennsy and Monon are annexed by Oranjestad

*'''1946''' - Isfahan, now dilapidated, is bulldozed to make way for [[Alfa Beach]]'s establishment, reshaping the coastal landscape

*'''1955''' - [[The Sister Grimsby]]'s completion in Haverhill becomes a symbol of Oranjestad's commitment to architectural innovation.

*'''1960s''' - [[Meijin|Meijin Hills]] undergoes a transformation, evolving from a residential neighborhood into a dense urban center.

*'''1970s''' - The [[TechnoCore]]'s origins emerge from Niander Wallace's experiments

*'''1973''' - [[Lusus]] mines are exhausted

*'''1974''' - The completion of the '''Jimmy Nuclear Power Plant''' underlines Oranjestad's commitment to energy infrastructure.

*'''1980''' - Lusus mine is purchased by the city for redevelopment

*'''1981''' - The [[North End]] neighborhood takes shape, repurposing vacated shipping docks into a vibrant community.

*'''1989''' - The completion of the [[Shire Spire]] adds an iconic structure to Oranjestad's skyline.

*'''1990''' - '''Hyperion Hive's''' inception in Lusus marks a milestone in advanced urban planning and infrastructure.

*'''1995''' - Saturn Valley's protective measures loosen, allowing for expanded developments.

*'''1998''' - [[Anchorhead]]'s formal recognition as Oranjestad-controlled solidifies its place within the city's administrative structure.

*'''2000''' - [[Shire Banner Museum]] is founded on the outskirts of Anchorhead

*'''2001''' - Hyperion Hive is completed

*'''2004''' - Saturn Valley Arcology Complex's initiation signifies a new era in sustainable urban design.

*'''2005''' - Cosmic Space Worm City is destroyed by Hurricane Jimmy

*'''2006''' 
** Submerciful's expansion with additional subterranean levels reshapes it into a fully-fledged neighborhood.
** Homestead's addition of seven towers transforms its skyline, showcasing Oranjestad's vertical growth.

*'''2007''' - The groundbreaking ceremony of [[Neo-Lusus]] marks the commencement of a new architectural marvel.

*'''2008''' - The TechnoCore's discoveries, including /warp, /gm3, and trans-dimensional portals, reshape the technological landscape of the world.

*'''2012''' - The completion of [[the Monotoli Building]] adds another architectural gem to Oranjestad's skyline.

*'''2015''' - A portion of Cosmic Space Worm City is restored

*'''2016''' - Neo-Lusus' completion becomes a symbol of Oranjestad's commitment to avant-garde architecture.

*'''2017''' - '''Radamanth Arcology's''' completion adds another layer to Oranjestad's evolving urban fabric.

*'''April 2018''':
** 8 Oranjestad colonies are transferred to other nations as part of a national effort to decolonize:
***Voynich is transferred to the Solurian Empire
***Pemmican is transferred to De Repubiek van Oranje en Paars
***Gerlach is transferred to the Equos Government
***Waldorph is transferred to the New Sammichian Empire
***Coda is transferred to De Repubiek van Oranje en Paars
***Big League is transferred to Riverwood
***Etouffee is transferred to New Venice
***Garbanzo's ownership is transferred to the Empire of Geihemnisse

*'''May 2018'''
**5 Oranjstad colonies are transferred to other nations:
***Shadynasty's ownership is transferred to De Republiek van Oranje en Paars
***Reeder is transferred to New Sammichian Empire
***Cosmic Space Worm City's ownership is transferred to Laurelian control
***Anchorhead is transferred to New Sammichian Empire
***Cosmic Space Worm City's ownership is transferred to Laurelian control

*'''June 2018'''
**The last colonies are relinquished to other nations:
***Rex Kwon Do is transferred to New Venice
***Blackmill is transferred to Laurelian

*'''2021''' - The establishment of the [[Dukeside District]] replaces the [[Dukeside National Park]], shaping a new chapter in urban planning.

*'''2022'''
** [[Hibiscus]] seeks protection under Oranjestad, becoming a dependency
** [[Lanolin]] elects to become a dependency
** [[Beef Stew]] becomes a dependency

*'''2023''' 
** The TechnoCore's corruption by God-Emperor Deblon marks a tumultuous period of control and upheaval in New Orange City, known as the [[Technocore_Siege|Technocore Siege of 2023]]
** Oranjestad would become New Orange City and a new city banner is unveiled
** The [[Ring of Kefir]]'s completion becomes a symbol of architectural prowess