January 1st, 2027
Nihon-Koku
As part of an international agreement, Japan shares its jump drive technology with all other nations.
People's Republic of China
China also fulfills its part of the agreement and shares its jump technology.
As China has a massive stockpile of fuel, they temporarily close their fuel refineries until a new source of Sorium is found.
Construction begins on two of the new Yinchuan frigates.
Using the shared technology, China begins developing a jump drive for its military ships.
European Union
Europe begins research on a jump drive capable of transporting civilian ships of up to 17,000 tons.
Mindful of the fuel situation, Europe also finalizes designs for the Exxon Valdez class Tanker and begins retooling the frigate shipyards to construct them.
Exxon Valdez class Tanker 3,350 tons 100 Crew 186.8 BP TCS 67 TH 125 EM 0
1865 km/s Armour 1-19 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 1 PPV 0
Maint Capacity 35 MSP Max Repair 16 MSP
Nuclear Thermal Engine E0.9 (2) Power 62.5 Fuel Use 9% Signature 62.5 Armour 0 Exp 1%
Fuel Capacity 500,000 Litres Range 2984.0 billion km (18518 days at full power)
This design is classed as a Commercial Vessel for maintenance purposes
United States of America
America halts its fuel refining to conserve sorium.
Due to fuel concerns and the remoteness of the Oort cloud with current engine tech, the US recalls both of its geological survey fleets. The freighter group is also recalled once it finishes unloading mines on Ariel.
Scientists in America begin working on their own version of a jump drive.
America further subsidizes its single commercial shipping line, though with no offworld colonies it is not currently building ships.
January 26th
A European survey ship locates a third jump point, just inside the orbit of Neptune.
February 21st
Unrest begins to rise on Japan's Martian colony due to overcrowded conditions. Due to the low population, the civilian lines have not found it profitable to ship infrastructure to the colony.
March 29th
The US completes development of humanity's first FTL jump drive, and begins immediate production of a jump capable scout ship. Their scientists begin work on jump drive improvements with an eye towards a jump drive for the George Washington class Carriers.
Invincible class Exploration Ship 2,250 tons 222 Crew 284.5 BP TCS 45 TH 75 EM 0
1666 km/s JR 3-50 Armour 1-15 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/1 Damage Control Rating 3 PPV 0
Annual Failure Rate: 13% IFR: 0.2% Maint Capacity 237 MSP Max Repair 100 MSP Est Time: 5.43 Years
J2250(3-50) Military Jump Drive Max Ship Size 2250 tons Distance 50k km Squadron Size 3
Nuclear Thermal Engine E9 (3) Power 25 Fuel Use 90% Signature 25 Armour 0 Exp 5%
Fuel Capacity 90,000 Litres Range 80.0 billion km (555 days at full power)
Geological Survey Sensors (1) 1 Survey Points Per Hour
This design is classed as a Military Vessel for maintenance purposes
One of the new shipyards begins immediate retooling to build the class, which is not expected to interfere with its expansion.
April 16th
The European Union locates a 4th jump point, somewhat beyond the orbit of Neptune. The US and China have both located 2 jump points, and Japan has not yet attempted a survey.
April 21st
China completes research into their own jump drive, and designs a ship to make use of it. Their scientists begin work on increased factory production.
Hegu class Exploration Ship 3,000 tons 292 Crew 498.5 BP TCS 60 TH 120 EM 0
2000 km/s JR 3-50 Armour 1-18 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/1/1 Damage Control Rating 4 PPV 0
Annual Failure Rate: 18% IFR: 0.2% Maint Capacity 415 MSP Max Repair 100 MSP Est Time: 6.29 Years
J3000(3-50) Military Jump Drive Max Ship Size 3000 tons Distance 50k km Squadron Size 3
Nuclear Pulse Engine E9 (3) Power 40 Fuel Use 90% Signature 40 Armour 0 Exp 5%
Fuel Capacity 200,000 Litres Range 133.3 billion km (771 days at full power)
Gravitational Survey Sensors (1) 1 Survey Points Per Hour
Geological Survey Sensors (1) 1 Survey Points Per Hour
This design is classed as a Military Vessel for maintenance purposes
No shipyard is currently tasked to build the Hegu, though one shipyard will complete expansion to the required size in a year and a half.
A shipyard in Europe finishes retooling for the Exxon Valdez and begins construction of one of the tankers.
May 1st
A European espionage group steals designs for the American boat bay technology.
May 6th
European Scientists develop a 17,000 ton commercial jump drive, and resume work on increased range lasers. As the only shipyard capable of building ships large enough to use the drive is currently busy, design of a ship is delayed while the smaller commercial yard is expanded to the required size.
May 26th
Europe completes its gravitational survey of the Sol system. A total of four jump points have been found. The two Audacious ships return to earth for overhaul and await further orders.
July 4th
Japan completes 2 more Mirai class heavy cruisers.
August 14th
A Japanese espionage group manages to steal Active Grav Sensor Strength 16 technology from the European Union.
China completes production of a first run of 3000 Sunfire anti-missile missiles.
August 19th
Europe completes adapting its commercial yard for the OSR-232 class fuel harvester. Construction immediately begins on two of the monstrous ships.
October 5th
An American espionage team steals a blueprint for the Chinese Lightning Submissile. The blueprint is detailed enough that they can now produce the missile, despite not understanding the technology that it uses.
Japanese scientists develop better fire control technology, and begin using it to develop a fire contol capable of making use of their long range particle beam mk II.
October 10th
China completes its first two Yinchuan class Frigates. Two more begin construction.
November 20th
Japanese scientists finish designing a new fire control, and begin work on higher speed fire controls.
Meanwhile, the navy creates a refitted design of the Mirai cruiser. The shipyard begins retooling for the new upgrade.
Mirai mk II class Heavy Cruiser 7,200 tons 881 Crew 766 BP TCS 144 TH 360 EM 990
2500 km/s Armour 1-33 Shields 33-300 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 4 PPV 45
Annual Failure Rate: 103% IFR: 1.4% Maint Capacity 266 MSP Max Repair 36 MSP Est Time: 3.28 Years
Nuclear Pulse Engine E8 (9) Power 40 Fuel Use 80% Signature 40 Armour 0 Exp 5%
Fuel Capacity 100,000 Litres Range 31.3 billion km (144 days at full power)
Energy Repulsion Field mkII (22) Total Fuel Cost 264 Litres per day
Particle Beam mk II (9) Range 150,000km TS: 2500 km/s Power 5-2 ROF 15 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Extended Range Fire Control II (1) Max Range: 192,000 km TS: 2500 km/s 95 90 84 79 74 69 64 58 53 48
Secondary Fire Control (1) Max Range: 48,000 km TS: 2500 km/s 79 58 38 17 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pebble Bed Reactor (5) Total Power Output 15 Armour 0 Exp 5%
Ship Detection Sensors (1) GPS 2880 Range 15.8m km Resolution 120
Point Defense Sensors (1) GPS 24 Range 1.4m km Resolution 1
This design is classed as a Military Vessel for maintenance purposes
November 25th
Chinese scientists complete research into construction rate 12. Lacking further instructions, they resume work on improving the range of meson weapons.
November 30th
Crisis strikes the European Union when Duranium stockpiles are exhausted. Without the crucial mineral, nearly all European production is limited to working at the speed duranium is extracted. Though still common in Earth's crust, many duranium deposits have been exhausted, and Europe has already consumed its stockpile of 1,751 tons of Duranium since January 1st.
European Union mines are currently producing 2,815 tons of Duranium a year on Earth, 59 tons on Mercury, 235 tons on Asteroid #81, and 96 tons on Deimos, all of which is being sent to Earth by mass driver.
Analysts recommend the nation either purchase stockpiles from another power or review production and begin rationing the crucial TNE.
Espionage agents from China steal technical specifications for the USA's Eagle class survey craft.
December 5th
Europe completes construction of an Exxon Valdez class tanker.
December 10th
Chinese scientists develop longer range Meson weapons. They begin work on further improving factory construction rate.
December 20th
European scientists complete research into longer range, near ultraviolet lasers. The lab time is given to a team attempting to develop improved fuel refining techniques.
December 30th
Astrogeologists warn that mineral supplies on Asteroid #81, never high to begin with, are being rapidly mined out. Vendarite and Neutronium deposits were exhausted this year, and Corbomite and Tritanium deposits are estimated to last only another year at the current rate of extraction.
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