You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in!{{References}} {{Indicator}} The following is a timeline of known events in the [[Marathon (disambiguation)|Marathon]] universe. == Ancient history == === 64,000,000 BC === *Unknown [[Lore:W'rkncacnter|entity]] crashed into the Yucatan Peninsula, causing the [[Wikipedia:Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event|K-Pg extinction event]].<ref name="PID">''Pathways Into Darkness''</ref> === 3189 BC === *[[Nakh]] slaves revolted against the [[Pfhor]]. The [[trih xeem]] was used to put down the revolt.<ref name="M2">''Marathon 2: Durandal''</ref> === 490 BC === *The [[Wikipedia:Battle of Marathon|Battle of Marathon]] took place between the citizens of Athens and the [[Wikipedia:Achaemenid Empire|Persian empire]] under [[Wikipedia:Darius the Great|Darius I]] during the first Persian invasion of Greece, resulting in an Athenian victory.<ref name="M1">''Marathon'' (1994)</ref> === 399-387 BC === *The ''[[Wikipedia:Apology (Plato)|Apology of Socrates]]'' was written by [[Wikipedia:Plato|Plato]]. It would later be referenced in [[Lore:Bernard Strauss|Bernard Strauss]]' [[Bernard Strauss's Journal|journal]].<ref>''[[Marathon (2026)]]'', [[Codex]], [[Bernard Strauss's Journal]], [[VALUE IN REFLECTION]]</ref> == Terrestrial era == {{stub|section=yes}} === 811 === *The [[S'pht'Mnr]] clan attacked the [[S'pht'Kr]] clan.<ref name="M2"/> *[[S'bhuth]] sent emissaries to the other clans.<ref name="M2"/> *S'pht'Kr began exodus to moon [[K'lia]].<ref name="M2"/> === 1811 === *The moon K'lia left the [[Lh'owon]]'s system, affecting the planet's tides.<ref name="M2"/> *Pfhor attacked the planet and enslaved the ten remaining S'pht clans.<ref name="M2"/> *Rogue star began its pass through the [[Milky Way Galaxy]].<ref name="M2"/> === 1859 === *''[[Wikipedia:On the Origin of Species|On the Origin of Species]] was written by [[Wikipedia:Charles Darwin|Charles Darwin]]. This work would later be referenced by [[Durandal]].<ref>''[[Marathon (1994)]]'', [[Durandal (chapter)]], [[Colony Ship For Sale, Cheap (level)]], Terminal 3</ref> === 1902 === *Members of a secret society of semi-immortals descended from Romans, and which once included [[Clovis I]], begin integrating their people into world society, meeting once every seven years in southeast France.<ref>''[[Marathon (1994)]]'', [[Counterattack (chapter)]], [[Smells Like Napalm, Tastes Like Chicken! (level)]], Terminal 2</ref><ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/chicken.html The Chicken Term]</ref> === 1925 === *''[[Wikipedia:Mein Kampf|Mein Kampf]]'' was written by [[Wikipedia:Adolf Hitler|Adolf Hitler]]. Copies of this book would later be found by [[Lore:Sergeant Eddings|Sergeant Eddings]] inside the [[Yucatan pyramid]].<ref>''[[Pathways Into Darkness]]''</ref> [[File:PID Pyramid.png|thumb|right|300px|The mysterious pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula.]] === 1930 === *Rumors began to circulate in archeological communities of an ancient pyramid, neither Aztec nor Mayan, in the Yucatan Peninsula.<ref name="PID"/> === 1938 === *German expedition lead by [[Muller]] found and entered the pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula.<ref name="PID"/> === 1957 === *''[[Wikipedia:The Song of Roland|The Song of Roland]]'' was translated by [[Wikipedia:Dorothy L. Sayers|Dorothy Sayers]]. This edition would later be referenced directly by Durandal.<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/durandal.html#M1.12.1.1| ''Marathon'' (1994), '''Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire!''', Terminal 1]</ref> === 1978 === *Spanish-speaking treasure hunters found and entered the pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula.<ref name="PID"/> === 1994 === ==== May 5th ==== *The hologram of a [[Jjaro]] diplomat identifying itself as [[Ryu-Toth]] interrupted a senior briefing in the Pentagon to inform the [[Wikipedia:Bill Clinton|US President]] and five of his senior military staff that a sleeping [[Lore:W'rkncacnter|"God"]] beneath the ancient pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula was awakening, threatening to destroy the entire planet, and that humanity had until May 13th to prevent it.<ref name="PID"/> [[File:PID Main.webp|thumb|right|300px|[[Sergeant Eddings]] approaches the mysterious pyramid.]] ==== May 8th ==== *US Special Forces deployed to the Yucatan Peninsula to detonate a nuclear device beneath the pyramid.<ref name="PID"/> *The team's parachutes failed to deploy, with only [[Sergeant Eddings]] surviving to complete the mission.<ref name="PID"/> ==== May 13th ==== *Sergeant Eddings successfully detonated the nuclear device, preventing the dreaming God's awakening, and extracted from the pyramid with ancient alien artifacts. These artifacts would disappear from records shortly after.<ref name="PID"/> === 1996 === ==== November 5th ==== *The Jjaro arrived on Earth to permanently incapacitate the stunned dreaming God.<ref name="PID"/> == Pre-Expedition == {{stub|section=yes}} === 2070 === *[[Rampancy]] first appears on the [[Earth-net]].<ref name="M1C1">''[[Marathon (1994)]]'', [[Counterattack (chapter)]], [[Defend THIS! (level)]]</ref> === 2095 === *[[Traxus Intelligent Machines]] was founded along with the creation of the first true [[artificial intelligence]].<ref name="TRXS">[https://traxus.global traxus.global]</ref> === 2145 === *[[Traxus Interplanetary Corporation]] relocated to [[Mars]].<ref name="TRXS"/> *By this time, Traxus' technologies included: ''Applied nanotechnology'', ''interdimensional physics'', and ''digital consciousness and mind uploading''.<ref name="TRXS"/> === 2152 === *[[Sekiguchi Electronics]] founded by [[Hidea Murakami]] with superconductivity and quantum computer systems at the core of its business.<ref name="SekGen">[https://sekiguchigenetics.jp sekiguchigenetics.jp]</ref> === 2157 === *Sekiguchi Electronics successfully entered the automobile and robotics industries.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2158 === *Sekiguchi Electronics manufactured the first cybernetic brain implant module.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2192 === *Sekiguchi Electronics manufactured multiple prosthetics and assistive devices.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2194 === *War between [[Independent Asteroid Government of Icarus]] and the [[Republic of Thermopylae]] broke out on the asteroid of [[Onicis 492]]. [[Battleroids]] are deployed for the first time, killing almost everyone on both sides of the conflict.<ref name="Lostpacket">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/bungie.html ''Marathon'': the Lost Network Packets]</ref><ref name="M1"/> === 2198 === *[[EARTHworm]] developed by [[Sekiguchi Genetics]] to accelerate processing of refuse.<ref name="WEAVEtime">''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, WEAVEworm Stasis Knot: WEAVEWORM TECHNOLOGICAL TIMELINE</ref> === 2204 === *[[Crash of Traxus IV]]. [[Traxus IV]] goes [[rampancy|rampant]] and shuts down the [[Martian Planetary Net]].<ref name="M1"/> === 2208 === *Traxus IV finally rooted out of Martian Planetary Net.<ref name="M1"/> === 2212 === *[[WAXworm]] developed by Sekiguchi Genetics to inspect and maintain hazardous sites.<ref name="WEAVEtime"/> === 2214 === *[[United Interplanetary League]] establishes laws for the appropriate use and storage of Battleroids.<ref name="M1"/> === 2235 === *[[SEAworm]] and [[SPACEworm]] developed by Sekiguchi Genetics to inspect and maintain deepwater sites and exoatmospheric sites, respectively.<ref name="WEAVEtime"/> === 2300 === *By this time, Traxus' technologies include: ''Neural implant clinical trials'', ''deep space mining operations'', ''post-human modification clinics'', ''virtual reality tourism'', and ''interdimensional diplomacy and cultural exchange''.<ref name="TRXS"/> === 2310 === *[[CRIST Sol orbiter]] construction ceases.<ref name="M1"/> === 2320 === *[[James B. Miller]] publishes ''[[Life and Death of Intelligence]]''.<ref name="M1C1">''[[Marathon (1994)]]'', [[Counterattack (chapter)]], [[Defend THIS! (level)]]</ref> === Mid-2360s === *The worst famine in recorded history impacted [[Earth]] and [[Mars]] when a fungus attacked wheat, rice, sorghum, and other basic grains worldwide. No economic class was spared from hunger.<ref>''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, History for Young Readers: A WATERSHED FAMINE</ref> === 2395 === *[[Deimos]] purchased from [[Free holders]] by [[UESC]].<ref name="Lostpacket"/> === 2400 === *By this time, Traxus' Mars technologies included: ''Subterranean laser harvesters'', ''quantum ore synthesizers'', and ''dimensional ore extraction''.<ref name="TRXS"/> === 2402 === *Doors Manual written up for the [[UESC Marathon|UESC ''Marathon'']].<ref name="Lostpacket"/> === 2405 === *UESC ''Marathon'' enters pre-construction phase.<ref name="M1"/> === 2408 === [[File:Marathon Construction.png|thumb|right|300px|The [[UESC Marathon|UESC ''Marathon'']] under construction.]] *Deimos Conversion began.<ref name="Lostpacket"/> *UESC and [[Traxus]] engineers laid the first hull segments of the UESC ''Marathon''.<ref>''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, History for Young Readers: MISSION TO THE STARS</ref> === 2433 === *[[DEEPworm]] and [[WARPworm]] developed by Sekiguchi Genetics to inspect and maintain deepwater sites and exoatmospheric sites, respectively.<ref name="WEAVEtime"/> === 2442 === ==== January 6th ==== *'''[[Misriah Massacre]]''' - Riot broke out at the [[Misriah]] food distribution center. UESC [[Randal hovertanks]] are responsible for 500 Martian casualties.<ref name="Lostpacket"/><ref name="M1"/> *Start of [[Third Martian War]].<ref name="M1"/> === 2445 === *End of Third Martian War.<ref name="M1"/> *Start of 20 year peace on Mars.<ref name="M1"/> === 2459 === *Sekiguchi Electronics began to manufacture full-body prosthetics with artificial tissues and high-tech components.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2465 === *Martians placed munitions on the UESC ''Marathon''.<ref name="Lostpacket"/> *End of 20 year peace on Mars.<ref name="M1"/> === 2466 === *Failed Martion Coup, [[MIDA]] controlled government for three month period.<ref name="Lostpacket"/> *10% of Martian population, suspected of being loyal to the [[UEG]], were murdered by MIDA death squads.<ref name="M1"/> *[[Traxus]] brokered deal between MIDA and UESC.<ref name="M1"/> *[[CRIST Sol orbiters]] resurrected by [[Traxus OffWorld Industries]] as the [[Traxus OffWorld Solar Orbiters]], alleviating some of the famine on Mars.<ref name="TRXS"/><ref name="M1"/> == Expedition == === 2472 === [[File:Marathon EarthDeparture.png|thumb|right|300px|The launch of the UESC ''Marathon''.]] *UESC ''Marathon'' completed.<ref name="M1"/> *[[Bernhard Strauss]] published ''[[On AI]]''.<ref>''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, B. Strauss, On AI</ref> ==== November 15th ==== *UESC President [[Marcus Tiberius Buendia]] gives a pre-launch dedication for the ''Marathon'', calling it the "greatest achievement mankind had ever conceived.<ref name="M1"/> ==== November 16th ==== *Launch of the UESC ''Marathon''.<ref name="Lostpacket"/><ref name="M1"/> ==== November 17th ==== *An individual believing himself to be the last surviving [[MIDA]] agent on [[Mars]] records an audio log about the ''Marathon'' and [[Bernhard Strauss|Strauss]]'s departure the day before. With the help of a handheld [[MIDA Mini-Tool|AI marvel]], he evades [[UESC]] patrols and follows its directions beneath the surface of the [[Wikipedia:Meridiani Planum|Meridiani Planum]].<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/mida-multi-tool ''Destiny 2'', MIDA Multi-Tool, Lore Entry]</ref> === 2614 === *''[[UESC v. TelaraTrax, Lmtd.]]'' case sets new legal precedent.<ref>[https://www.marathonwiki.com/index.php?title=File%3AMarathonARGDoc.pdf&page=46 ARG document, pg. 46]</ref> === 2687 === *[[SILKworm]] series 1 developed by Sekiguchi Genetics to print pre-structured prosthetics.<ref name="WEAVEtime"/> === 2690 === *SILKworm series 1 version 2 developed by Sekiguchi Genetics to dual-path print pre-structured prosthetics.<ref name="WEAVEtime"/> === 2696 === *SILKworm series 1 version 3 developed by Sekiguchi Genetics to multi-function print pre-structured prosthetics.<ref name="WEAVEtime"/> === 2708 === *SILKworm series 2 developed by Sekiguchi Genetics to multi-stage print full-body prosthetics.<ref name="WEAVEtime"/> === 2772 === *Bernhard Strauss awoken from stasis onboard the ''Marathon''.<ref name="M1"/> == Colony Era == === 2773 === *The [[UESC Marathon|UESC ''Marathon'']] arrived in the [[Tau Ceti]] system and began colonization efforts on the planet.<ref name="Lostpacket"/> *Shortly after arrival, the ''Marathon'' deployed environmental satellites to gather data on [[Tau Ceti IV]].<ref>''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, Survey Drone Cartridge: REPORT FROM ORBITAL SATELLITES</ref> === 2775 === *The ''Marathon'' completed two years of orbital study of Tau Ceti IV, mapping its weather, seasons, tides, and local environments to select the best colonization sites.<ref name="CDXMrthnMssn">''[[Marathon (2026)]]'', [[Codex]], [[UESC Marathon Model]], [[UESC MARATHON MISSION]]</ref> During this two year period, probes were launched to gather soil, water, and air samples, as well as flora, fauna, and mineral samples.<ref name="CDXColoniz"/> === 2777 === *First wave of citizen colonists were awakened from cryosleep to study and prepare for colonization efforts.<ref name="CDXColoniz">''[[Marathon (2026)]]'', [[Codex]], [[UESC Marathon Model]], [[TAU CETI IV COLONIZATION]]</ref> === 2779 === *First wave of citizen colonists arrived planetside.<ref name="CDXColoniz"/> *Dr. [[Clarissa Song]] was one of the first colonists to step foot in [[Dire Marsh]].<ref>''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, Selection Pressure [4/4]: FIELDWORK REQUEST: C. SONG</ref> === 2787 === *[[New Cascadia]] established.<ref name="Lostpacket"/> === 2788 === *Captain [[Clemente di Roxas]] anticipated New Cascadia would be thriving by this point.<ref name="CDXColoniz"/> === 2794 === [[File:UESCMarathon OrbitalBombardment.png|thumb|right|300px|Colonists watch as the ''Marathon'' comes under attack.]] ==== July 3rd ==== *Colony support AI [[Lore:Darius|Darius]] experienced a disconnect from orbital contact.<ref>''[[Marathon (2026)]]'', [[Codex]], [[Corrupt AI Data Logs]], [[DATA LOG: CONSIDERATION]]</ref> ==== July 25th ==== *The ''Marathon'' came under attack by elements of the [[Pfhor|Pfhor Empire]] in what would come to be known as the [[contact event]].<ref name="Lostpacket"/><ref>''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, Class B Anomalous Material: UESC INTERROGATION: ALVA, T.</ref><ref name="M1"/> The initial attack was repulsed by ten [[Battleroid]]s implied to be hidden by [[MIDA]].<ref name="M1"/> *[[Durandal]] transports himself and the [[Security Officer]] onboard the Pfhor ship ''[[Sfiera]]'' and leaves the Tau Ceti system.<ref name="M2"/> ==== July 26th ==== *A heavily damaged [[Compiler]], [[Extrasolar Specimen, ref. #26072794.5]] is captured while still alive for later dissection.<ref name="CDXBiopsy3">''[[Marathon (2026)]]'', [[Codex]], [[Xenobiopsy]], [[SPECIMEN, REF. #26072794.5]]</ref> ==== October ==== ''Marathon'' and [[New Cascadia]] would be subjected to a second attack by the Pfhor, this time a heavy orbital bombardment.<ref>''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, Class B Anomalous Material: UESC INTERROGATION: ALVA, T.</ref><ref name="M1"/> === 2795 === ==== November 2nd ==== *UESC internally publishes a [[Memorandum for the Secretary-General]] reporting that contact had been lost with the ''Marathon'' and New Cascadia. === 2797 === *[[SILKworm]] series 3 developed by [[Sekiguchi Genetics]] to complete integrated personal biomarker printing of full-body prosthetics.<ref name="WEAVEtime"/> === 2801 === *SILKworm series 3 version 2 developed by Sekiguchi Genetics with plus-factored owner-paired DNA weave linkage.<ref name="WEAVEtime"/> === 2803 === *SILKworm series 3 version 3 developed by Sekiguchi Genetics with synthetic bone weave replication.<ref name="WEAVEtime"/> === 2804 === *Public announcement that contact was lost with the UESC ''Marathon''.<ref name="InitDeplo"/> === 2805 === *Sekiguchi Genetics' SILKworm technology begins a 3 year process of rapid technological advancement.<ref name="WEAVEtime"/> === 2807 === *Sekiguchi Genetics' SILKworm technology concludes a 3 year process of rapid technological advancement.<ref name="WEAVEtime"/> === 2809 === *All SILKworm series and subtypes are rebranded under the new [[WEAVEworm]] phylum.<ref name="WEAVEtime"/> === 2812<ref name="cinematic">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvbEnWLRo1s Marathon | Reveal Cinematic Short]</ref> === [[File:3.13.2812.png|thumb|right|300px|2812, the outbreak of the novel contagion.]] *A [[Novel contagion|novel contagion]] appeared in Tau Ceti IV bio-research and food facilities, particularly algae ponds used for protein cultivation, before spreading to other facilities.<ref>''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, Data Reconstruction [1/3]: AGRICULTURAL INSPECTION</ref> It eventually infected colonists, causing illness and death.<ref name="cinematic"/> === 2820 === ==== March ==== *A pamphlet was published in New Cascadia recording a vigil held by [[First Shepherd]] [[Arkiite Ryyll]] on the topic of "purpose".<ref>''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, Confiscated Colonial Folklore: PAMPHLET: ELUCIDATION</ref> === 2821 === ==== May ==== *A pamphlet was published in New Cascadia recording a vigil held by First Shepherd Arkiite Ryyll on the topic of "value".<ref>''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, Confiscated Colonial Folklore: PAMPHLET: EASEMENT</ref> === 2822 === ==== July 13th ==== *[[Teiji Sano]] was born.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== August 7th ==== *[[Kaito Iwasaki]] was born.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2823 === ==== January ==== *A pamphlet was published in New Cascadia recording a vigil held by [[Second Shepherd]] [[Arkiite Yarryn]] on the topic of "loss".<ref>''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, Confiscated Colonial Folklore: PAMPHLET: ANAMNĒSIS</ref> ==== April ==== *A pamphlet was published in New Cascadia recording a vigil held by [[Second Shepherd]] [[Arkiite Yarryn]] on the topic of "will".<ref>''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, Confiscated Colonial Folklore: PAMPHLET: TRANSCENDENCE</ref> *'''April 1st''' - [[Kaemon Hashimoto]] was born.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2826 === ==== December 24th ==== *[[Morio Sakamoto]] was born.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2827<ref name="cinematic"/> === [[File:12.21.2827.png|thumb|right|300px|2827, the Anomaly appears.]] *The [[The Anomaly|Anomaly]] erupted from the surface of Tau Ceti IV, causing significant disruption to colonization efforts due to its unpredictable effects on physics, biology, and technology (including AI systems). === 2828 === ==== August 6th ==== *[[Seri Sato]] was born.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2843 === *WEAVEworm p1 developed by Sekiguchi Genetics for reconstructive surgery on cybernetic bodies.<ref name="WEAVEtime"/> === 2846 === ==== May ==== *Kaemon Hashimoto joined [[Sekiguchi Robotics]].<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== June ==== *Teiji Sano joined Sekiguchi Robotics.<ref group="Note">There is an in-universe discrepancy between this date and one in 2852.</ref><ref name="SekGen"/> === 2848 === *WEAVEworm p2 developed by Sekiguchi Genetics for multi-stage printing of [[biomata]].<ref name="WEAVEtime"/> === 2850 === *By this date, clone technology allows a person to reliably shift their consciousness from their 'born' body to new, synthetic bodies and back again.<ref name="MTHNhome">[https://www.marathonthegame.com marathonthegame.com (2023)]</ref> ==== June ==== *Kaito Iwasaki registered as a lawyer.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== August ==== *Kato Iwasaki joined [[Takemura, Yuki & Takagi Law Office]].<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2852 === *An eighth-generation [[chevalerie-class AI]] begins running [[Hy-Brasil]].<ref>[https://www.marathonwiki.com/index.php?title=File%3AMarathonARGDoc.pdf&page=77 ARG document, pg. 77]</ref> ==== March ==== *Teiji Sano graduated from the Applied Physics Department of [[Shin-Shimane Vocational College]].<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== June ==== *Teiji Sano joined [[Sekiguchi Robotics]].<ref group="Note">There is an in-universe discrepancy between this date and one in 2846.</ref><ref name="SekGen"/> === 2857 === ==== May ==== *Seri Sato joined Sekiguchi Robotics.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2860 === ==== April ==== *Kaito Iwasaki was appointed partner of Takemura, Yuki & Takagi Law Office.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2868 === *Kaemon Hashimoto earns International Fellow of the [[Noble Academy of Engineering]].<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2872 === *Runners began illicitly using [[Lore:Destroyer|Destroyer]] shells this year.<ref name="CDXDestroy"/> *WEAVEworm p3 developed by Sekiguchi Genetics for omni-wave printing of biomata.<ref name="WEAVEtime"/> *Sekiguchi Genetics was awarded Best in Class by the [[Earth Institute for Advancing Living]] for their neural eject safety nets.<ref name="BestClass">''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, WEAVEworm Stasis Knot: SHELL PRINT PROCESS OVERVIEW</ref> === 2873 === *Sekiguchi Genetics began receiving annual Best in Class awards for ten years in a row by the [[Earth Institute for Advancing Living]] for their neural eject safety nets.<ref name="BestClass"/> ==== June ==== *Teiji Sano appointed Senior Manager, Technical Administration at Sekiguchi Robotics.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2874 === *Kaemon Hashimoto earns the Medal of Honor.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2876 === ==== May ==== *Teiji Sano appointed Senior Manager, Research and Development at Sekiguchi Robotics.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2877 === *Teiji Sano received the [[IPME Brace C. Prosereau Award]].<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== April ==== *Seri Sato appointed as WEAVEworm CB project chief.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2878 === ==== April ==== *Teiji Sano appointed Senior Executive Officer of Sekiguchi Robotics.<ref name="SekGen"/> *Kaemon Hashimoto appointed General Manager of Sekiguchi Robotics.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== August ==== *Teiji Sano appointed as Director of Sekiguchi Robotics.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2879 === *The [[Consequence of Violence amendment]] was passed by interplanetary treaty, banning shells for military use.<ref name="CDXDestroy">''[[Marathon (2026)]]'', [[Codex]], [[Exfil: Destroyer]]</ref> The [[Lore:Cyber Red|Cyber Red]] freelance kill crew was formed by ex-UESC soldiers shortly thereafter.<ref name="CyberRed">''[[Marathon (2026)]]'', [[Cyber Red]] Destroyer Runner Shell</ref> *Seri Sato won the Leadership Award for the [[Society of Professional Engineers]] in Japan.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== March ==== *Kaito Iwasaki was appointed Auditor of Sekiguchi Genetics.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== August ==== *Morio Sakamoto joined Sekiguchi Genetics.<ref name="SekGen"/> *Kaemon Hashimoto appointed Chief Auditor of Sekiguchi Robotics.<ref name="SekGen"/> *Seri Sato appointed General Manager of the WEAVEworm CB Project.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2881 === ==== May ==== *Teiji Sano appointed Senior Vice President, Technology Strategy at Sekiguchi Robotics.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== June ==== *Seri Sato appointed General Manager of Planning Division at Sekiguchi Robotics.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2882 === ==== June ==== *Teiji Sano appointed a member of the Supervisory Board at Sekiguchi Robotics.<ref name="SekGen"/> *Seri Sato appointed General Manager of Sekiguchi Robotics Development Division.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2883 === *Sekiguchi Genetics received annual Best in Class award for the tenth and final year in a row by the Earth Institute for Advancing Living for their neural eject safety nets.<ref name="BestClass"/> *Sekiguchi Group began receiving annual [[Transglobal customer care giver]] awards for six years in a row.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== May ==== *Teiji Sano appointed Executive Vice President in charge of Corporate Strategy at Sekiguchi Robotics.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2884 === *WEAVEworm p4 developed by Sekiguchi Genetics for weave repair integration in [[biomata]].<ref name="WEAVEtime"/> *Sekiguchi Genetics was awarded Best in Class for the thirteenth year in a row by the Earth Institute for Advancing Living for their neural eject safety nets.<ref name="BestClass"/> *Teiji Sano received the [[Golden Crest Award]].<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== March ==== *Seri Sato appointed Chief of Sekiguchi Robotics Planning Group.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== May ==== *Kaito Iwasaki was appointed Chief Strategy Officer of Sekiguchi Genetics.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== June ==== *Morio Sakamoto appointed Senior Manager, Research and Development at Sekiguchi Genetics.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== July ==== *Teiji Sano apppointed Chief Executive Officer of Sekiguchi Robotics.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== August ==== *Seri Sato appointed Chief Information Officer of Sekiguchi Robotics.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2885 === *The [[Thief]] shell was rumored to have been developed this year, its first [[Icon]] series modeled off of Sekiguchi Genetics' former lead Shell Science Director, [[Dr. Yoki Samura]].<ref name="ThiefShell">''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, Thief Exfil: THIEF SHELL</ref> *A [[Traxus OffWorld Industries|Traxus]] data breach occurred, rumored to be an inside job for Sekiguchi Genetics.<ref name="ThiefShell"/> *Thief shell specs drop on the dark markets a few months after the Traxus data breach.<ref name="ThiefShell"/> *The [[Argol Ballas Heist]] was pulled off by a [[Runner]] using the Thief shell on [[Earth]].<ref>''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, Prime Thief: THIEF: PICKPOCKET DRONE</ref> *The [[High Table Gala]] heist was pulled off by a Runner using a Thief shell adorned with a [[White Rabbit]] motif on [[Luna]], the first of seven jobs in seven weeks.<ref>''Marathon'' (2026), Thief Runner Shells: WHITE RABBIT</ref> *Sekiguchi Genetics was awarded Best in Class for the fourteenth year in a row by the Earth Institute for Advancing Living for their neural eject safety nets.<ref name="BestClass"/> *Sekiguchi Genetics was subjected to a [[UESC]] probe after a Traxus data breach late in the year.<ref name="ThiefShell"/> *Seri Sato won International Fellow from the [[Noble Academy of Engineering]].<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== January ==== *Seri Sato appointed General Manager, Planning Group, Sekiguchi Genetics.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== March ==== *Seri Sato appointed General Manager, Sustainability Promotion Division at Sekiguchi Genetics.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== May ==== *Morio Sakamoto appointed Senior Vice President of Technology Strategy at Sekiguchi Genetics.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== June ==== *Kaemon Hashimoto appointed Chief Auditor of Sekiguchi Genetics.<ref name="SekGen"/> *Seri Sato promoted to Assistant to Chief Sustainability Officer at Sekiguchi Genetics.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== August ==== *Morio Sakamoto appointed a member of the Supervisory Board at Sekiguchi Genetics.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2886 === ==== March ==== *Seri Sato appointed Chief Sustainability Officer at Sekiguchi Genetics.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== April ==== *Teiji Sano appointed Chief Executive Officer of Sekiguchi Genetics.<ref group="Note">There is an in-universe discrepancy between this date and one in 2892.</ref><ref name="SekGen"/> ==== May ==== *Seri Sato appointed Assistant to Chief Technical Officer at Sekiguchi Genetics.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== August ==== *Morio Sakamoto appointed Chief Financial Officer of Sekiguchi Genetics.<ref name="SekGen"/> *Kaemon Hashimoto appointed a member of the Supervisory Board of Sekiguchi Genetics.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2887 === *Sekiguchi Group was the winner of the [[Proactive response unit banner]] award.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== May ==== *Kaemon Hashimoto appointed Chief Strategy Officer of Sekiguchi Genetics.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== June ==== *Kaemon Hashimoto appointed Chief Information Officer of Sekiguchi Genetics.<ref name="SekGen"/> === 2888 === [[File:Durandal Message.png|thumb|right|300px]] *Earth receives message from UESC ''Marathon'': ''SOMEWHERE IN THE HEAVENS, THEY ARE WAITING.''<ref name="InitDeplo">''Marathon'' (2026), Opening Cutscene</ref> *Sekiguchi Group received annual [[Transglobal customer care giver]] awards for the sixth and final year in a row.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== April ==== *Seri Sato appointed Chief Technical Officer at Sekiguchu Genetics.<ref name="SekGen"/> ==== May 23rd ==== *Traxus submits purchase order to Sekigucho Genetics for 2,500 [[C Series clones]], 300 [[S Series clones]], and a secret order for 5 [[P Series clones]].<ref name="SekGen23">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/Sekiguchi_ARG_2.html Yoshito Tamura emails]</ref> ==== May 24th ==== *MIDA releases a zine, [[ANTI:REV+]].<ref name="MIDAzine">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/MIDA_ARG_2.html ANTI:REV+ issue 4673c]</ref> *Traxus amends their purchase order for P Series clones.<ref name="SekGen23"/> ==== May 25th ==== *Sekiguchi Genetics experiences a suspicious plumbing malfunction on the 149th floor of [[Sekiguchi Tower]].<ref name="SekGen"/> *[[Traxus Oxia Pulse mining operation]] on Mars collapses. 53 worker deaths, but 304 workers using biomata shells were spared thanks to the [[neural eject-catch] system. The incident was used by Traxus to promote the efficacy of [[biomata]] for dangerous work conditions.<ref name="TRXS"/> ==== May 26th ==== *[[Yoshito Tamura]], Sekiguchi's Order Handler, was out of the office for three hours attending to personal matters.<ref name="SekGen23"/> ==== May 27th ==== *UESC requests to review Traxus' purchase order for clones.<ref name="TRXS"/> *Traxus wipes its Board of Directors chat logs.<ref name="TRXS"/> *Website hosting MIDA's [[ANTI:REV+]] zine is shut down by the UESC.<ref name="MIDAzine"/> ==== May 28th ==== *Sekiguchi Genetics announces that Yoshito Tamura was terminated as Order Handler.<ref name="SekGen23"/> ==== June ==== *Seri Sato appointed Senior Fellow, Sustainability Promotion Division at Sekiguchi Genetics.<ref name="SekGen"/> == Post-Colony Era == {{Stub|section=yes}} == Modern Era == === 2892 === *Teiji Sano became Chief Executive Officer of Sekiguchi Genetics and then Director and Chief Executive Officer of the [[Earth Business Center]].<ref group="Note">There is an in-universe discrepancy between this date and one in 2886.</ref><ref name="SekGen"/> [[File:Cross 2893BeginRun.jpg|thumb|right|300px|2893, start of Runner operations.]] === 2893 === *UESC reconnaissance satellites arrived in [[Tau Ceti]]. *[[Runner]] and UESC operations in Tau Ceti began. Six Earth-based factions vied for control of Tau Ceti's data and resources through independently contracted Runners. *Two UESC operations including three [[Lore:Autonomous Robotic Soldier|ARS]] squads attempted to board the ''Marathon'' after identifying irregular systems activity in [[Lore:Cryo Archive|Cryo Archive]]. All were lost due to jump scramble.<ref name="CDXBreach"/> *[[Lore:Operation: First Mile|Operation: First Mile]] - The UESC boarded the ''Marathon'' at Cryo Archive after identifying it as the only zone with an anti-jump scramble workaround. Their objectives were to scout the zone, make detailed reports on its spaces and threats, secure a [[jump signal]], and establish a [[Lore:Autonomous Robotic Soldier|security presence]].<ref name="CDXBreach">''[[Marathon (2026)]]'', [[Codex]], [[UESC Tactical Record]], [[BREACHING THE MARATHON]]</ref> *[[Lore:Operation: Winter Walk|Operation Winter Walk]] - The UESC accessed and linked maps of the local area while exploring the zone on foot. An active, unknown signal was detected in the zone's systems and scramble pattern, but could not be identified. The UESC determined that much of the damage observed in the form of cryo leakage was likely more recent than the [[Lore:Contact event|contact event]].<ref name="CDXExplore">''[[Marathon (2026)]]'', [[Codex]], [[UESC Tactical Record]], [[CRYO DECK EXPLORATION]]</ref> A UESC biomata designated [[PRI: 0109]] encountered [[Lore:Subject01|Subject01]] in [[Vault 7]], experiencing critical systems failure and emergency [[Lore:Neural eject|eject]].<ref name="CDXContact">''[[Marathon (2026)]]'', [[Codex]], [[UESC Tactical Record]], [[FIRST CONTACT]]</ref> PRI: 0109 was recalled from service until approved for continued field deployment.<ref name="CDXSecure"/> *[[Lore:Operation: Igloo|Operation: Igloo]] - The UESC established defensive position in Cryo Archive, making efforts to identify and track Subject01, with the objective of ultimately capturing or containing it.<ref name="CDXSecure">''[[Marathon (2026)]]'', [[Codex]], [[UESC Tactical Record]], [[SECURING CRYO DECK]]</ref> *[[Lore:Operation: Primetime|Operation: Primetime]] - The UESC made further efforts to breach Vault 7 to capture or contain Subject01, but the outcome was a full operational loss. Two [[Lore:Autonomous Robotic Soldier|ARS]] squads pushed Subject01 ahead of UESC [[Lore:Biomata|biomat]] team, but it focused all of its attention on the operatives, forcing them to eject. At the last minute, [[Lore:PRI: 0121|PRI: 0121]] flooded Vault 7 with bots to secure their escape.<ref>''[[Marathon (2026)]]'', [[Codex]], [[UESC Tactical Record]], [[ENGAGEMENT: (SUBJECT01)]]</ref> ==== FIRST STEP ==== *A Runner's [[perception matrix]] was damaged during transfer to [[Tau Ceti IV]] and they narrowly escape a [[UESC]] [[data blockade]] and potential elimination at the hands of Commander [[Orion]].<ref name="InitDeplo"/> *UESC officers under the command of Orion conducted operations in [[Outpost]] searching for an unknown target.<ref>''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, RUN/HIDE [5/6]: SURVEILLANCE RECORDING</ref> *The work of a contracted Runner inspired [[Traxus OffWorld Industries|Traxus]] to pivot its corporate objectives. *''Marathon'' colony-side [[terminals]] began to come online, with messages from [[Durandal]] tempting Runners to board the ''Marathon'' and uncover its secrets. Some Runners organized mass alignment runs between terminal pairs, serving to bring the ''Marathon'''s camera systems back online.<ref>[https://cryoarchive.systems/cargo Cryoarchive Systems]</ref> *Runners boarded the ''Marathon''.<ref>[https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/Article/cryo_archive_overview Welcome to Cryo Archive]</ref> *Runners unlocked [[Vault|Vaults 1-6]], extracting with six [[AI Subroutines]]. *Runners encountered and defeated [[Lore:Subject01|Subject01]] in Cryo Archive aboard the ''Marathon''. [[File:2026 UESC Press Kit Bombardier Drone V1 3840x2160.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A [[Lore:UESC Rocket Drone|UESC Rocket Drone]] bombarding Runners in Dire Marsh.]] *After analyzing their activity on Tau Ceti IV, CyberAcme introduced the [[CyberAcme Runner Reinforcement Initiative|C.A.R.R.I]] program as a means of improving Runner efficiency.<ref>''[[Marathon (2026)]]'', [[Codex]], [[Pacesetter]], [[C.A.R.R.I. OVERVIEW]]</ref><ref>''[[Marathon (2026)]]'', Update 1.0.6</ref> *Orion escalated UESC aggression against unauthorized Runners on Tau Ceti IV, deploying more [[Wardens]] across contested zones, increasing [[Lore:Nomad Landing Unit|dropship]] patrols to [[Lore:Perimeter|Perimeter]] and [[UESC Rocket Drones]] to [[Lore:Dire Marsh|Dire Marsh]].<ref>''[[Marathon (2026)]]'', Update 1.0.9</ref> ==== NIGHTFALL ==== {{Stub|section=yes}} *Runner night deployments began.<ref>''[[Marathon (2026)]]'', [[Codex]], [[Dead Drop Messages]], [[CREW CHATTER LOG]]</ref> == Distant future == {{stub|section=yes}} == Notes == <references group="Note"/> == References == <references/> [[Category:Stubs]] Summary: Please note that all contributions to CyberAcme are considered to be released under the Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International license (see CyberAcme:Copyrights for details). If you don't want your writing to be edited mercilessly and redistributed at will, then don't submit it here. 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