As almost the entire gaming industry waits for the game, the Starfield timeline made us curious as to how the story will shape in terms of in-game history.
Therefore, in this article, we will whisk you through the saga, providing insight into the pivotal events that have shaped this stellar odyssey, and check out what significant events mark each year in the Starfield timeline.
The essence of the Starfield timeline
What exactly is the Starfield timeline? Thus far, we’ve been constructing the lore of key players and celestial bodies that form the backbone of the Settled Systems, drawing upon hints from trailers and previews. Fortunately, Bethesda has now unsealed a comprehensive Starfield timeline spanning an impressive 278 years, laying bare the monumental moments that have transpired in the evolving narrative.
The sheer scale of Starfield is apparent, a universe so expansive that its history must be equally grand. This official timeline chronicles humanity’s interstellar voyage and their eventual colonization of remote planets, alongside the establishment of major cities. With the impending extensive exploration of Starfield, allow us to take you on a journey through the annals of the Settled Systems’ past.
Mapping the Starfield chronology
Interestingly, Bethesda’s endorsed Starfield timeline omits any reference to Earth, leaving the fate of our cherished home planet to our conjecture until we delve deeper into the narrative. Nonetheless, it delves into significant historical clashes, the birth of pivotal Starfield factions, and the origins of prominent Starfield companions such as Barrett and Sarah Morgan – valuable knowledge for those seeking a cosmic romance.
Below is the authorized Starfield timeline:
- 2050: Humanity’s initial step onto Mars. By 2100, space becomes our dwelling.
- 2156: Humans arrive at Alpha Centauri, 4.37 light years distant from Earth.
- 2159: The United Colonies emerges.
- 2160: The birth of New Atlantis, rising to become the official capital of the United Colonies in 2161.
- 2167: Solomon Coe pioneers the settlement of Cheyenne, birthing Akila City, its inaugural settlement.
- 2188: Coe extends an invitation to Volii, uniting Cheyenne under the banner of the Freestar Collective, formally established in 2189.
- 2194: The United Colonies station a star outpost, the Clinic, around Deepala in the Narion system. The unaligned Narion system inhabitants perceive this as a territorial grab, leading to their incorporation into the Freestar Collective after a vote in 2195.
- 2196: The United Colonies and Freestar Collective escalate hostilities in the Narion system, instigating the Narion War.
- 2216: The Narion War persists, soured by public sentiment. The Treaty of Narion, inked in 2216, concludes the conflict, solidifying the term ‘Settled Systems.’
- 2221: The inception of the Freestar Rangers, an elite safeguarding and investigative unit, committed to all Freestar Collective citizens’ protection.
- 2275: Constellation is founded by Sebastian Banks, enlisting members like physicist Chloe Bao, adventurer Bernadette Laurent, and more. The Lodge in New Atlantis becomes Constellation’s enduring haven.
- 2305: Barrett becomes part of Constellation.
- 2307: The Freestar Collective starts colonizing Vesta on Lunara. The United Colonies denounces this move as a breach of the Treaty of Narion, sparking the Colony War in 2308.
- 2310: Constellation acquires its inaugural Artifact, secreted within its archives.
- 2311: The Colony War draws to a close with the Battle of Cheyenne, as Freestar Collective ships execute hit-and-run tactics on major United Colonies Navy vessels.
- 2315: The UC Vanguard emerges in response to the Freestar Collective’s use of civilian vessels. It functions as the United Colonies’ civilian navy.
- 2319: Sarah Morgan, after a short tenure leading the UC Navigator Corps, joins Constellation following its closure in 2320.
- 2321: Walter Stroud, co-owner of Stroud-Ecklund, a prominent starship manufacturer, becomes a pivotal backer of Constellation.
- 2322: Former Crimson Fleet pirate Vladimir Sall aligns with Constellation.
- 2325: Sarah Morgan ascends as Acting Chair of Constellation.
- 2325: Theologian Matteo Khatri joins Constellation.
- 2326: Barrett discovers the original Artifact within Constellation’s archives, recognizing its significance.
- 2327: Freestar Ranger Sam Coe and daughter Cora become part of Constellation.
- 2328: Andreja is welcomed into Constellation.
- 2328: Barrett propels Constellation to acquire and convert Starstation L-868 into the deep space scanner dubbed ‘The Eye.’
This Starfield timeline encapsulates the unfolding narrative thus far, yet we enthusiastically advocate for delving into the Starfield anime shorts for an even deeper immersive understanding. If you yearn to etch your mark across the cosmos, we’ve got the scoop on ship and base building, as well as exhilarating space combat that beckons beyond planetary confines. With the Starfield timeline as your guide, the universe is yours to explore and unravel.
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