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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

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.

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.

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 - The 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 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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 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==
+*'''1739''' - '''Orangetown''' is born in what is now the [[Olde Orangetown]] neighborhood, laying the foundation for the burgeoning city of Oranjestad
-*	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
+*'''1790s''' - [[Homestead]] takes root on the banks of the Budapest River, marking the beginnings of a new community.
-*	965: Oranjestad is declared a County by '''[[Mainland]]''' rulers, with House Torrance ruling over the area
+*'''1814''' - [[Haverhill]] neighborhood is first settled.
-*	1235: '''[[Skylan]]''' is first founded as a duchy within the Kingdom of New Haven
+*''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.
-*	1451: '''[[Pemmican]]''' is first founded as a Mainland port
+*'''1820''' - [[Saturn Valley]] is first settled.
-*	1477: Lands default to direct Mainland rule after House Torrance becomes extinct
+*'''1823''' - [[Voynich]], once a military outpost, becomes a colony under Oranjestad's banner.
-*	1498: Skylan becomes an independent kingdom
+*'''1828''' - [[Shadynasty]] is founded as a tea producing colony
-==16th through 18th Century==
+*'''1833''' - [[Alfa Beach]], initially known as Isfahan, experiences its first settlement
-*	1545: '''[[Coda]]''' is first founded as a Mainland colony
-*	1574: Region is elevated from County to Duchy by Mainland rulers
+*'''1837''' - '''Blackmill''' gains the status of an official colony
-*	1684-1697: Skylan Occupation of Oranjestad
+*'''1838''' - [[Buckingham Green]] is founded, conceived by the vision of businessman Nicholas Klusman
-*	1686: Formation of the Eastern League
+*'''1867''' - [[Rex Kwon Do]] and [[Waldorph]] join the ranks of Oranjestad's colonies, contributing to the city's expanding territories.
-*	1687-1697: War of the Grand Alliance
+*'''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.
-*	1697: Oranjestad reclaimed as a Mainland possession in the Treaty of Fat-Llama
+*'''1880''' - [[Big League]] is occupied by Oranjestad during a time of political instability in nearby '''Ebethron'''
-*	1778: '''[[Gala]]''' neighborhood is founded as a resupply depot during the '''[[Ghastreach Crisis]]'''
+*'''1882''' - Homestead's annexation solidifies its connection with Oranjestad, enhancing the city's suburban landscape.
-*	1795-1815: Second Occupation by Skylan
+*'''1890s''' - '''[[Skylan]] Industrial Zone''' is established
-==19th Century==
+*'''1899''' - [[Brahmin Beach]]'s acquisition, marked by its sale to the city, solidifies its place within Oranjestad
-*	1810-1815: War of the Grand Coalition
-*	1813: Wolf Island, Dukedom, FridayFunLand, Alpha Forest (still under Athitican control) ceded to Mainland
+*'''1902''' - Irvington's annexation furthers its integration with Oranjestad
-*	1815: Congress of Alqualonde, giving Oranjestad official independence and control over the colonies of Coda, Pemmican, '''[[Etouffee]]''', and '''[[Garbanzo]]'''
+*'''1910''' - [[Gerlach]] elects to join Oranjestad
-*	1815: Lord Nebbers I declared monarch
+*'''1911''' - '''Saturn Valley''' attains protected zone status, limiting future developments
-*	1823: '''[[Voynich]]''' is discovered by Oranjestad explorers
+*'''1920''' - [[Submerciful]] establishes itself as a shopping area, later expanding into a full-fledged neighborhood in 2006.
-*	1828: '''[[Shadynasty]]''' is founded as a military post and medical center
+*'''1946''' - Isfahan, now dilapidated, is bulldozed to make way for [[Alfa Beach]]'s establishment, reshaping the coastal landscape
-*	1833: '''[[Alfa Beach]]''', then called Isfahan, is first founded
+*'''1955''' - [[The Sister Grimsby]]'s completion in Haverhill becomes a symbol of Oranjestad's commitment to architectural innovation.
-*	1837: '''[[Blackmill]]''' is purchased by Summit Fruit Company, an Oranjestad-based conglomerate
+*'''1960s''' - [[Meijin Hills]] undergoes a transformation, evolving from a residential neighborhood into a dense urban center.
-*	1838: '''[[Buckingham Green]]''' is declared an Oranjestad possession
+*'''1970s''' - The [[TechnoCore]]'s origins emerge from Niander Wallace's experiments
-*	1842: Oranjestad is integrated into the Eastern Economic Prosperity Zone, along with Petra, Shan-ning, Fraser, and New Ann Arbor
+*'''1973''' - [[Lusus]] mines are exhausted
-*	1857: '''[[Reeder]]''' is founded as Andolini, south of Fraggle Rock quarry
+*'''1974''' - The completion of the '''Jimmy Nuclear Power Plant''' underlines Oranjestad's commitment to energy infrastructure.
-*	1867: Crisis of sovereignty is resolved by Second Treaty of Venice - Mainland garrison is withdrawn
+*'''1980''' - Lusus mine is purchased by the city for redevelopment
-*	1867: '''[[Rex Kwon Do]]''' and '''[[Waldorph]]''' are ceded to Oranjestad
+*'''1981''' - The [[North End]] neighborhood takes shape, repurposing vacated shipping docks into a vibrant community.
-*	1870: '''[[Irvington]]''' founded as an independent community
+*'''1989''' - The completion of the [[Shire Spire]] adds an iconic structure to Oranjestad's skyline.
-*	1870: '''[[Cosmic Space Worm City]]''' is founded inside the abandoned Fraggle Rock quarry
+*'''1990''' - '''Hyperion Hive's''' inception in Lusus marks a milestone in advanced urban planning and infrastructure.
-*	1871: '''[[Haverhill]]''' is incorporated into Oranjestad. Lusus Caverns are first discovered
+*'''1995''' - Saturn Valley's protective measures loosen, allowing for expanded developments.
-*	1872: Skylan area formally ceded to Oranjestad
+*'''1998''' - [[Anchorhead]]'s formal recognition as Oranjestad-controlled solidifies its place within the city's administrative structure.
-*	1880: '''[[Big League]]''' is occupied by Oranjestad
+*'''2000''' - [[The Shire Banner Museum]] is founded on the outskirts of Anchorhead
-*	1882: '''[[Homestead]]''' neighborhood is annexed
+*'''2001''' - Hyperion Hive is completed
-*	1890-1901: Oranjestad government is transitioned to a constitutional monarchy - the first Oranjestad Constitution is written during this time
+*'''2004''' - Saturn Valley Arcology Complex's initiation signifies a new era in sustainable urban design.
-==1901-1950==
+*'''2005''' - Cosmic Space Worm City is destroyed by Hurricane Jimmy
-*	1902: Isfahan (present day Alfa Beach) and '''[[Irvington]]''' are annexed into Metropolitan Oranjestad
-*	1908: '''[[Saturn Valley]]''' region is annexed
+*'''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.
-*	1908: Pemmican is destroyed by a major earthquake
+*'''2007''' - The groundbreaking ceremony of [[Neo-Lusus]] marks the commencement of a new architectural marvel.
-*	1910: '''[[Gerlach]]''' becomes an Oranjestad colony
+*'''2008''' - The TechnoCore's discoveries, including /warp, /gm3, and trans-dimensional portals, reshape the technological landscape of the world.
-*	1919: '''[[Pennsy]]''' and '''[[Monon]]''' are both annexed
+*'''2012''' - The completion of [[the Monotoli Building]] adds another architectural gem to Oranjestad's skyline.
-*	1927- 1929: The Great War: Oranjestad supports the Overtakers, who ultimately lost the war
+*'''2015''' - A portion of Cosmic Space Worm City is restored
-*	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"
+*'''2016''' - Neo-Lusus' completion becomes a symbol of Oranjestad's commitment to avant-garde architecture.
-*	1932: Second Constitution is ratified
+*'''2017''' - '''Radamanth Arcology's''' completion adds another layer to Oranjestad's evolving urban fabric.
-*	1929: Big League is officially ceded to Oranjestad by Ebethron
+*'''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
-*	1931: The '''[[Leopard Mountains]]''' are first charted and claimed for Oranjestad
+*'''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
-*	1940: '''[[Dukeside National Park]]''' is created
+*'''June 2018'''
+- The last colonies are relinquished to other nations:
+  -Rex Kwon Do is transferred to New Venice
+  -Blackmill is transferred to Laurelian
-*	1940-1945: Oranjestad is occupied and subsequently annexed by invading Exton. The nation is liberated by Allied forces between Sept 1944 and Jan 1945
+*'''2021''' - The establishment of the [[Dukeside District]] replaces the [[Dukeside National Park]], shaping a new chapter in urban planning.
-==1951-2000==
+*'''2022'''
-*	1955: Voynich votes to join Oranjestad
+ - [[Hibiscus]] seeks protection under Oranjestad, becoming a dependency
+ - [[Lanolin]] elects to become a dependency
+ - [[Beef Stew]] becomes a dependency
-*	1962: Blackmill comes under direct Oranjestad colonial control
+*'''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]]
-*	1970: Dillman Farm is sold to Oranjestad - becomes the '''[[Brahmin Beach]]''' neighborhood
+ - 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
-*	1976: '''[[Falsterbro National Park]]''' is created
-*	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]]'''
-*	1998: '''[[Aeolus Remnants]]''' appeared above Olde Orangetown thanks to a trans-dimensional rift
-==2001-Present==
-*	2001: Aeolus Remnants drifts away from it's Olde Orangetown moorings and sinks to ground level between Aboite and Budapest
-*	2005: Cosmic Space Worm City is destroyed by Hurricane Jimmy
-*	2015: Gala neighborhood collapses
-*	2015: A portion of Cosmic Space Worm City is drained and rehabilitated by Franklin Trudeau
-*	2018: A humanitarian mission to '''[[Havana]]''' brings the area under de facto Oranjestad rule
-*	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
-* 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).
-* 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.