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The following is a timeline of known events in the [[Marathon (disambiguation)|Marathon]] universe.

== Ancient history ==
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=== 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.

== Terrestrial era ==
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=== 1957 ===
*''[[Wikipedia:The Song of Roland|The Song of Roland]]'' is translated by Dorothy Sayers.<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/durandal.html#M1.12.1.1| ''Marathon'' (1994), '''Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire!''', Terminal 1]</ref>

== Pre-Expedition ==
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=== 2194 ===
*War between [[Icarus]] and [[Thermopylae]].<ref name="Lostpacket">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/bungie.html ''Marathon'': the Lost Network Packets]</ref>

=== 2198 ===
*[[EARTHworm]] developed by [[Sekiguchi Genetics]] to accelerate processing of refuse.<ref name="WEAVEtime">''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, WEAVEworm Stasis Knot: WEAVEWORM TECHNOLOGICAL TIMELINE</ref>

=== 2212 ===
*[[WAXworm]] developed by Sekiguchi Genetics to inspect and maintain hazardous sites.<ref name="WEAVEtime"/>

=== 2235 ===
*[[SEAworm]] and [[SPACEworm]] developed by Sekiguchi Genetics to inspect and maintain deepwater sites and exoatmospheric sites, respectively.<ref name="WEAVEtime"/>

=== 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"/>

=== 2402 ===
*Doors Manual written up.<ref name="Lostpacket"/>

=== 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|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 ===
*[[Misriah Massacre]] at food Riot.<ref name="Lostpacket"/>

=== 2465 ===
*Martians placed munitions on the UESC ''Marathon''.<ref name="Lostpacket"/>

=== 2466 ===
*Failed Martion Coup, [[MIDA]] controlled government for short period.<ref name="Lostpacket"/>

=== 2472 ===
[[File:Marathon EarthDeparture.png|thumb|right|300px|The launch of the UESC ''Marathon''.]]
*[[Bernhard Strauss]] published ''[[On AI]]''.<ref>''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, B. Strauss, On AI</ref>
*Launch of the UESC ''Marathon''.<ref name="Lostpacket"/>

=== 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"/>

== 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>

=== 2787 ===
*[[New Cascadia]] established.<ref name="Lostpacket"/>

=== 2794 ===
[[File:UESCMarathon OrbitalBombardment.png|thumb|right|300px|Colonists watch as the ''Marathon'' comes under attack.]]
*The ''Marathon'' came under attack by elements of the [[Pfhor|Pfhor Empire]].<ref name="Lostpacket"/> The initial attack was repulsed by ten [[Battleroid]]s implied to be hidden by [[MIDA]], but later both the ''Marathon'' and [[New Cascadia]] would be subjected to heavy orbital bombardment in what would come to be known as the [[contact event]].<ref>''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, Class B Anomalous Material: UESC INTERROGATION: ALVA, T.</ref>

=== 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"/>

=== 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).

=== 2843 ===
*WEAVEworm p1 developed by Sekiguchi Genetics for reconstructive surgery on cybernetic bodies.<ref name="WEAVEtime"/>

=== 2848 ===
*WEAVEworm p2 developed by Sekiguchi Genetics for multi-stage printing of [[biomata]].<ref name="WEAVEtime"/>

=== 2872 ===
*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 was awarded Best in Class for the second year in a row by the Earth Institute for Advancing Living for their neural eject safety nets.<ref name="BestClass"/>

=== 2874 ===
*Sekiguchi Genetics was awarded Best in Class for the third year in a row by the Earth Institute for Advancing Living for their neural eject safety nets.<ref name="BestClass"/>

=== 2875 ===
*Sekiguchi Genetics was awarded Best in Class for the fourth year in a row by the Earth Institute for Advancing Living for their neural eject safety nets.<ref name="BestClass"/>

=== 2876 ===
*Sekiguchi Genetics was awarded Best in Class for the fifth year in a row by the Earth Institute for Advancing Living for their neural eject safety nets.<ref name="BestClass"/>

=== 2877 ===
*Sekiguchi Genetics was awarded Best in Class for the sixth year in a row by the Earth Institute for Advancing Living for their neural eject safety nets.<ref name="BestClass"/>

=== 2878 ===
*Sekiguchi Genetics was awarded Best in Class for the seventh year in a row by the Earth Institute for Advancing Living for their neural eject safety nets.<ref name="BestClass"/>

=== 2879 ===
*Sekiguchi Genetics was awarded Best in Class for the eighth year in a row by the Earth Institute for Advancing Living for their neural eject safety nets.<ref name="BestClass"/>

=== 2880 ===
*Sekiguchi Genetics was awarded Best in Class for the ninth year in a row by the Earth Institute for Advancing Living for their neural eject safety nets.<ref name="BestClass"/>

=== 2881 ===
*Sekiguchi Genetics was awarded Best in Class for the tenth year in a row by the Earth Institute for Advancing Living for their neural eject safety nets.<ref name="BestClass"/>

=== 2882 ===
*Sekiguchi Genetics was awarded Best in Class for the eleventh year in a row by the Earth Institute for Advancing Living for their neural eject safety nets.<ref name="BestClass"/>

=== 2883 ===
*Sekiguchi Genetics was awarded Best in Class for the twelfth year in a row by the Earth Institute for Advancing Living for their neural eject safety nets.<ref name="BestClass"/>

=== 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"/>

=== 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"/>

=== 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>

== Post-Colony Era ==
[[File:Cross 2893BeginRun.jpg|thumb|right|300px|2893, start of Runner operations.]]

=== 2893 ===
*[[Runner]] operations began. Six corporations vied for control of [[Tau Ceti]]'s data and resources through independently contracted Runners.
*A Runner's [[perception matrix]] was damaged during transfer to [[Tau Ceti IV]] and they narrowly escape a [[UESC]] [[lockdown event]] 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>
*Runners recovered a [[Temporal Fragment]] near the [[Anomaly]] in [[Dire Marsh]].<ref>''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, Anomalous Extraction: TEMPORAL FRAGMENT</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>

== Distant future ==
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== References ==
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