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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.
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.


==9th Century through 15th Century==
" 841: Uninhabited Oranjestad wilderness given to Elkheim Priory by High Cube Clermont II
" 963: Region comes under personal possession of House Torrance after ancestral lands are traded with Elkheim Priory
" 965: Oranjestad is declared a County by '''[[Mainland]]''' rulers, with House Torrance ruling over the area
" 1235: '''[[Skylan]]''' is first founded as a duchy within the Kingdom of New Haven
" 1451: '''[[Pemmican]]''' is first founded as a Mainland port
" 1477: Lands default to direct Mainland rule after House Torrance becomes extinct
" 1498: Skylan becomes an independent kingdom


==16th through 18th Century==
*'''13,000 BCE''' - The area where New Orange City is today is first inhabited
" 1545: '''[[Coda]]''' is first founded as a Mainland colony
" 1574: Region is elevated from County to Duchy by Mainland rulers
" 1684-1697: Skylan Occupation of Oranjestad
" 1686: Formation of the Eastern League
" 1687-1697: War of the Grand Alliance
" 1697: Oranjestad reclaimed as a Mainland possession in the Treaty of Fat-Llama
" 1778: '''[[Gala]]''' neighborhood is founded as a resupply depot during the '''[[Ghastreach Crisis]]'''
" 1795-1815: Second Occupation by Skylan


==19th Century==
*'''6,000 BCE''' - Earliest evidence of civilization in what is now [[Saturn Valley]]
" 1810-1815: War of the Grand Coaltion
" 1813: Wolf Island, Dukedom, FridayFunLand, Alpha Forest (still under Athitican control) ceded to Mainland
" 1815: Congress of Alqualonde, giving Oranjestad official independence and control over the colonies of Coda, Pemmican, '''[[Etouffee]]''', and '''[[Garbanzo]]'''
" 1815: Lord Nebbers I declared monarch
" 1823: '''[[Voynich]]''' is discovered by Oranjestad explorers
" 1828: '''[[Shadynasty]]''' is founded as a military post and medical center
" 1833: '''[[Alfa Beach]]''', then called Isfahan, is first founded
" 1837: '''[[Blackmill]]''' is purchased by Summit Fruit Company, an Oranjestad-based conglomerate
" 1838: '''[[Buckingham Green]]''' is declared an Oranjestad possession
" 1842: Oranjestad is integrated into the Eastern Economic Prosperity Zone, along with Petra, Shan-ning, Fraser, and New Ann Arbor
" 1857: '''[[Reeder]]''' is founded as Andolini, south of Fraggle Rock quarry
" 1867: Crisis of sovereignty is resolved by Second Treaty of Venice - Mainland garrison is withdrawn
" 1867: '''[[Rex Kwon Do]]''' and '''[[Waldorph]]''' are ceded to Oranjestad
" 1870: '''[[Irvington]]''' founded as an independent community
" 1870: '''[[Cosmic Space Worm City]]''' is founded inside the abandoned Fraggle Rock quarry
" 1871: '''[[Haverhill]]''' is incorporated into Oranjestad. Lusus Caverns are first discovered.
" 1872: Skylan area formally ceded to Oranjestad
" 1880: '''[[Big League]]''' is occupied by Oranjestad
" 1882: '''[[Homestead]]''' neighborhood is annexed
" 1890-1901: Oranjestad government is transitioned to a constitutional monarchy - the first Oranjestad Constitution is written during this time


==1901-1950==
*'''3,000 BCE''' - The mythical city of [[Calantha]] was built, ruins of which still persist to the present
" 1902: Isfahan (present day Alfa Beach) and '''[[Irvington]]''' are annexed into Metropolitan Oranjestad
" 1908: '''[[Saturn Valley]]''' region is annexed
" 1908: Pemmican is destroyed by a major earthquake
" 1910: '''[[Gerlach]]''' becomes an Oranjestad colony
" 1914-1918: First World War - allied troops are stationed in the country, but the country is largely spared from fighting
" 1919: '''[[Pennsy]]''' and '''[[Monon]]''' are both annexed
" 1920: Civil unrest in the wake of significant political upheaval throughout the world after the War bring about a second Oranjestad Constitution, reorganizing the nation as a "Grand Republic"
" 1922: Second Constitution is ratified
" 1929: Big League is officially ceded to Oranjestad by Ebethron
" 1931: The '''[[Leopard Mountains]]''' are first charted and claimed for Oranjestad
" 1940-1945: Oranjestad is occupied and subsequently annexed by invading Athitica. The nation is liberated by Allied forces between Sept 1944 and Jan 1945
" Dillman Farm is sold to Oranjestad - becomes the '''[[Brahmin Beach]]''' neighborhood


==1951-2000==
*'''1100 - 1250''': The medieval community of Skylan existed within Skylan mountain
" 1955: Voynich votes to join Oranjestad
" 1962: Blackmill comes under direct Oranjestad colonial control
" 1980: De facto colonial control of '''[[Anchorhead]]'''
" 1980: Reeder (then called Andolini) is destroyed by an F4 tornado
" 1984: Oranjestad Constitution is amended to allow government to be reorganized as a Technocratic Republic, giving key industries permanent positions within the government
" 1990: '''[[Lusus]]''' neighborhood is formed by the '''[[TechnoCore]]'''


==2001-Present==
*'''1654''' - The Explorer's Guild is built in the wilderness, of what would become downtown Oranjestad
" 2005: Cosmic Space Worm City is destroyed by Hurricane Jimmy
 
" 2015: Gala neighborhood collapses
*'''1739''' - '''Orangetown''' is born in what is now the [[Olde Orangetown]] neighborhood, laying the foundation for the burgeoning city of Oranjestad
" 2015: A portion of Cosmic Space Worm City is drained and rehabilitated by Franklin Trudeau
 
*'''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.
 
*'''1938''' - The Grunto Municipal Airport is constructed, later to become the [[OAX International Airport]]
 
*'''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
 
*'''1972''' - [[Parkview Island]]] Convention Center is completed
 
*'''1973''' - [[Lusus]] mines are exhausted
 
*'''1974''' - The completion of the '''Jimmy Nuclear Power Plant''' underlines Oranjestad's commitment to energy infrastructure.
 
*'''1978''' - [[Aeolus Remnants]] first appear over downtown Oranjestad.
 
*'''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.
** The Aeolus Remnants, having drifted away from downtown, descend from the sky to settle in their present location
 
*'''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.
** '''[[Aboite]]''' experiences rapid development and suburbanization
 
*'''1994''' - Grunto Municipal Airport is remodeled and renamed the OAX International Airport
 
*'''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.
 
*'''2014''' - The Hyperloop is completed, with the final leg being built beneath Parkview Island
 
*'''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
 
*'''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
** [[Omegaloop]] commences operations
 
*'''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
 
*'''2024'''
** The Ghastfire Skyshield Air Defense System is installed and activated, with 12 platforms installed around the city.

Latest revision as of 15:58, 24 September 2024

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.


  • 13,000 BCE - The area where New Orange City is today is first inhabited
  • 6,000 BCE - Earliest evidence of civilization in what is now Saturn Valley
  • 3,000 BCE - The mythical city of Calantha was built, ruins of which still persist to the present
  • 1100 - 1250: The medieval community of Skylan existed within Skylan mountain
  • 1654 - The Explorer's Guild is built in the wilderness, of what would become downtown 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.
  • 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 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.
    • The Aeolus Remnants, having drifted away from downtown, descend from the sky to settle in their present location
  • 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.
    • Aboite experiences rapid development and suburbanization
  • 1994 - Grunto Municipal Airport is remodeled and renamed the OAX International Airport
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 2014 - The Hyperloop is completed, with the final leg being built beneath Parkview Island
  • 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
  • June 2018
    • The last colonies are relinquished to other nations:
      • Rex Kwon Do is transferred to New Venice
      • Blackmill is transferred to Laurelian
  • 2022
    • Hibiscus seeks protection under Oranjestad, becoming a dependency
    • Lanolin elects to become a dependency
    • Beef Stew becomes a dependency
    • Omegaloop commences operations
  • 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 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
  • 2024
    • The Ghastfire Skyshield Air Defense System is installed and activated, with 12 platforms installed around the city.
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