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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
*'''13,000 BCE''' - The area where New Orange City is today is first inhabited


* 965: Oranjestad is declared a County by '''[[Mainland]]''' rulers, with House Torrance ruling over the area
*'''6,000 BCE''' - Earliest evidence of civilization in what is now [[Saturn Valley]]


* 1235: '''[[Skylan]]''' is first founded as a duchy within the Kingdom of New Haven
*'''3,000 BCE''' - The mythical city of [[Calantha]] was built, ruins of which still persist to the present


* 1451: '''[[Pemmican]]''' is first founded as a Mainland port
*'''1100 - 1250''': The medieval community of Skylan existed within Skylan mountain


* 1477: Lands default to direct Mainland rule after House Torrance becomes extinct
*'''1654''' - The Explorer's Guild is built in the wilderness, of what would become downtown Oranjestad


* 1498: Skylan becomes an independent kingdom
*'''1739''' - '''Orangetown''' is born in what is now the [[Olde Orangetown]] neighborhood, laying the foundation for the burgeoning city of Oranjestad


==16th through 18th Century==
*'''1790s''' - [[Homestead]] takes root on the banks of the Budapest River, marking the beginnings of a new community.
* 1545: '''[[Coda]]''' is first founded as a Mainland colony


* 1574: Region is elevated from County to Duchy by Mainland rulers
*'''1814''' - [[Haverhill]] neighborhood is first settled.


* 1684-1697: Skylan Occupation of Oranjestad
*'''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.


* 1686: Formation of the Eastern League
*'''1820''' - [[Saturn Valley]] is first settled.


* 1687-1697: War of the Grand Alliance
*'''1823''' - [[Voynich]], once a military outpost, becomes a colony under Oranjestad's banner.


* 1697: Oranjestad reclaimed as a Mainland possession in the Treaty of Fat-Llama
*'''1828''' - [[Shadynasty]] is founded as a tea producing colony


* 1778: '''[[Gala]]''' neighborhood is founded as a resupply depot during the '''[[Ghastreach Crisis]]'''
*'''1833''' - [[Alfa Beach]], initially known as Isfahan, experiences its first settlement


* 1795-1815: Second Occupation by Skylan
*'''1837''' - '''Blackmill''' gains the status of an official colony


==19th Century==
*'''1838''' - [[Buckingham Green]] is founded, conceived by the vision of businessman Nicholas Klusman
* 1810-1815: War of the Grand Coalition


* 1813: Wolf Island, Dukedom, FridayFunLand, Alpha Forest (still under Athitican control) ceded to Mainland
*'''1867''' - [[Rex Kwon Do]] and [[Waldorph]] join the ranks of Oranjestad's colonies, contributing to the city's expanding territories.


* 1815: Congress of Alqualonde, giving Oranjestad official independence and control over the colonies of Coda, Pemmican, '''[[Etouffee]]''', and '''[[Garbanzo]]'''
*'''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.


* 1815: Lord Nebbers I declared monarch
*'''1880''' - [[Big League]] is occupied by Oranjestad during a time of political instability in nearby '''Ebethron'''


* 1823: '''[[Voynich]]''' is discovered by Oranjestad explorers
*'''1882''' - Homestead's annexation solidifies its connection with Oranjestad, enhancing the city's suburban landscape.


* 1828: '''[[Shadynasty]]''' is founded as a military post and medical center
*'''1890s''' - '''[[Skylan]] Industrial Zone''' is established


* 1833: '''[[Alfa Beach]]''', then called Isfahan, is first founded
*'''1899''' - [[Brahmin Beach]]'s acquisition, marked by its sale to the city, solidifies its place within Oranjestad


* 1837: '''[[Blackmill]]''' is purchased by Summit Fruit Company, an Oranjestad-based conglomerate
*'''1900''' - Both [[Pennsy]] and [[Monon]] farming communities are founded.


* 1838: '''[[Buckingham Green]]''' is declared an Oranjestad possession
*'''1902''' - Irvington's annexation furthers its integration with Oranjestad


* 1842: Oranjestad is integrated into the Eastern Economic Prosperity Zone, along with Petra, Shan-ning, Fraser, and New Ann Arbor
*'''1910''' - [[Gerlach]] elects to join Oranjestad


* 1857: '''[[Reeder]]''' is founded as Andolini, south of Fraggle Rock quarry
*'''1911''' - '''Saturn Valley''' attains protected zone status, limiting future developments


* 1867: Crisis of sovereignty is resolved by Second Treaty of Venice - Mainland garrison is withdrawn
*'''1920''' - [[Submerciful]] establishes itself as a shopping area, later expanding into a full-fledged neighborhood in 2006.


* 1867: '''[[Rex Kwon Do]]''' and '''[[Waldorph]]''' are ceded to Oranjestad
*'''1938''' - The Grunto Municipal Airport is constructed, later to become the [[OAX International Airport]]


* 1870: '''[[Irvington]]''' founded as an independent community
*'''1939''' - Pennsy and Monon are annexed by Oranjestad


* 1870: '''[[Cosmic Space Worm City]]''' is founded inside the abandoned Fraggle Rock quarry
*'''1946''' - Isfahan, now dilapidated, is bulldozed to make way for [[Alfa Beach]]'s establishment, reshaping the coastal landscape


* 1871: '''[[Haverhill]]''' is incorporated into Oranjestad. Lusus Caverns are first discovered
*'''1955''' - [[The Sister Grimsby]]'s completion in Haverhill becomes a symbol of Oranjestad's commitment to architectural innovation.


* 1872: Skylan area formally ceded to Oranjestad
*'''1960s''' - [[Meijin|Meijin Hills]] undergoes a transformation, evolving from a residential neighborhood into a dense urban center.


* 1880: '''[[Big League]]''' is occupied by Oranjestad
*'''1970s''' - The [[TechnoCore]]'s origins emerge from Niander Wallace's experiments


* 1882: '''[[Homestead]]''' neighborhood is annexed
*'''1972''' - [[Parkview Island]]] Convention Center is completed


* 1890-1901: Oranjestad government is transitioned to a constitutional monarchy - the first Oranjestad Constitution is written during this time
*'''1973''' - [[Lusus]] mines are exhausted


==1901-1950==
*'''1974''' - The completion of the '''Jimmy Nuclear Power Plant''' underlines Oranjestad's commitment to energy infrastructure.
* 1902: Isfahan (present day Alfa Beach) and '''[[Irvington]]''' are annexed into Metropolitan Oranjestad


* 1908: '''[[Saturn Valley]]''' region is annexed
*'''1978''' - [[Aeolus Remnants]] first appear over downtown Oranjestad.


* 1908: Pemmican is destroyed by a major earthquake
*'''1980''' - Lusus mine is purchased by the city for redevelopment


* 1910: '''[[Gerlach]]''' becomes an Oranjestad colony
*'''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


* 1919: '''[[Pennsy]]''' and '''[[Monon]]''' are both annexed
*'''1989''' - The completion of the [[Shire Spire]] adds an iconic structure to Oranjestad's skyline.


* 1927- 1929: The Great War: Oranjestad supports the Overtakers, who ultimately lost the war
*'''1990'''
**'''Hyperion Hive's''' inception in Lusus marks a milestone in advanced urban planning and infrastructure.
** '''[[Aboite]]''' experiences rapid development and suburbanization


* 1930: 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"
*'''1994''' - Grunto Municipal Airport is remodeled and renamed the OAX International Airport


* 1932: Second Constitution is ratified
*'''1995''' - Saturn Valley's protective measures loosen, allowing for expanded developments.


* 1929: Big League is officially ceded to Oranjestad by Ebethron
*'''1998''' - [[Anchorhead]]'s formal recognition as Oranjestad-controlled solidifies its place within the city's administrative structure.


* 1931: The '''[[Leopard Mountains]]''' are first charted and claimed for Oranjestad
*'''2000''' - [[Shire Banner Museum]] is founded on the outskirts of Anchorhead


* 1940: '''[[Dukeside National Park]]''' is created
*'''2001''' - Hyperion Hive is completed


* 1940-1945: Oranjestad is occupied and subsequently annexed by invading Exton. The nation is liberated by Allied forces between Sept 1944 and Jan 1945
*'''2004''' - Saturn Valley Arcology Complex's initiation signifies a new era in sustainable urban design.


==1951-2000==
*'''2005''' - Cosmic Space Worm City is destroyed by Hurricane Jimmy
* 1955: Voynich votes to join Oranjestad


* 1962: Blackmill comes under direct Oranjestad colonial control
*'''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.


* 1970: Dillman Farm is sold to Oranjestad - becomes the '''[[Brahmin Beach]]''' neighborhood
*'''2007''' - The groundbreaking ceremony of [[Neo-Lusus]] marks the commencement of a new architectural marvel.


* 1976: '''[[Falsterbro National Park]]''' is created
*'''2008''' - The TechnoCore's discoveries, including /warp, /gm3, and trans-dimensional portals, reshape the technological landscape of the world.


* 1980: De facto colonial control of '''[[Anchorhead]]'''
*'''2012''' - The completion of [[the Monotoli Building]] adds another architectural gem to Oranjestad's skyline.


* 1980: Reeder (then called Andolini) is destroyed by an F4 tornado
*'''2014''' - The Hyperloop is completed, with the final leg being built beneath Parkview Island


* 1984: Oranjestad Constitution is amended to allow government to be reorganized as a Technocratic Republic, giving key industries permanent positions within the government
*'''2015''' - A portion of Cosmic Space Worm City is restored


* 1990: '''[[Lusus]]''' neighborhood is formed by the '''[[TechnoCore]]'''
*'''2016''' - Neo-Lusus' completion becomes a symbol of Oranjestad's commitment to avant-garde architecture.


* 1998: '''[[Aeolus Remnants]]''' appeared above Olde Orangetown thanks to a trans-dimensional rift
*'''2017''' - '''Radamanth Arcology's''' completion adds another layer to Oranjestad's evolving urban fabric.


==2001-Present==
*'''April 2018''':
* 2001: Aeolus Remnants drifts away from it's Olde Orangetown moorings and sinks to ground level between Aboite and Budapest
** 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


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


* 2015: Gala neighborhood collapses
*'''June 2018'''
**The last colonies are relinquished to other nations:
***Rex Kwon Do is transferred to New Venice
***Blackmill is transferred to Laurelian


* 2015: A portion of Cosmic Space Worm City is drained and rehabilitated by Franklin Trudeau
*'''2021''' - The establishment of the [[Dukeside District]] replaces the [[Dukeside National Park]], shaping a new chapter in urban planning.


* 2018: A humanitarian mission to '''[[Havana]]''' brings the area under de facto Oranjestad rule
*'''2022'''
** [[Hibiscus]] seeks protection under Oranjestad, becoming a dependency
** [[Lanolin]] elects to become a dependency
** [[Beef Stew]] becomes a dependency
** [[Omegaloop]] commences operations


* 2018-2019: All colonial possessions were relinquished to other world powers as part of Oranjestad's pivot toward consolidation and centralization, and the occupation of Havana was concluded
*'''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]]
* 2021-22: In a semi-reversal of their decolonization efforts, several native villages are added under Oranjestad protection upon their discovery in the far reaches of the world in an effort to keep slavers away (namely Zhenskian orcs).
** 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
* 2023: The [[Technocore_Siege]] takes place over a six week period. The TechnoCore is eventually defeated, and the city is rejuvenated by a series of societal reforms, a new banner, and a new name, New Orange City.

Latest revision as of 17:22, 6 December 2023

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
      • 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
  • 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
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