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


*''1815''
*'''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.
  * 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]]
  * Summit Fruit Company secures [[Blackmill]]
  - The Treaty of Alqualonde bring [[Etouffee]] into Oranjestad's fold
  * 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.
  * [[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.
  * [[[Pemmican]] votes to join Oranjestad, embracing a colonial status within the growing city.


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

Revision as of 22:05, 4 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.

  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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