Timeline of 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.

• 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.

• 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 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 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.