alkup. 22.6.2022
1990s
- Denmark is founding member of EEC - European Economic Community
- Finland, Norway, Sweden with The Baltics form Scandinavian bloc but it was short-lived; Destroyed from within by infighting between the Baltic League states.
- Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden's accept of Europe's offer to become associate members of EEC. There is no sign of any of the four becoming full members of the EEC in the near future, they still don't quite trust the rest of Europe.
1990-94 USA - EEC "Quiet War"
1992 - first only Denmark, Sweden, Austria and Germany.joins European Currency Unit (ECU) Union and form EuroDollar
1994 World stock markets crash, followed quickly by the U.S. economy. The EEC is not as hard hit as the rest of the world, due to internal trade. To be exact, many EEC-companies profit from other parts of the world.
A new wave of immigrants hit Europe's shores. EEC uses military to enforce its borders. In consequence, many refugees are killed.
1997 Luna/Moon was first colonized with the foundation of the Euro Space Agency (ESA) colony Tycho
Hurricanes and spring tides hit Europe with unexpected force, leaving hundred thousands of people without shelter. The rising tides force the EEC to construct a system of dams that spans most of the coastal regions. The expected building time is ten years. Germany decides to abandon coastal regions.
Hurricanes and spring tides hit Europe with unexpected force, leaving hundred thousands of people without shelter. The rising tides force the EEC to construct a system of dams that spans most of the coastal regions. The expected building time is ten years. Germany decides to abandon coastal regions.
1998 The Russian Mafia supported by KGB splinter-groups, increases its efforts to expand into the EEC. This is countered by Europol, which starts a "Shadow War" against organized crime
2004 First Corporate War: EBM battles Orbital Air (over a dozen Corps involved). Campaign to legalize the situation of the crime syndicates, like the Sicilian Mafia or the Neapolitan Camorra. Instead of working indirectly in politics through bribery and blackmail, they enter it as political parties.
2007 Second Corporate War: SovOil vs Petrochem.
2008 USA- EEC Orbital War - a rock is dropped on Colorado Springs.
2009 Euro-Soviet mission to Mars departs. Abortive takeover attempt at Crystal Palace by US intelligence using a terrorist group as a cover. The ESA discovers the plan and drops a twelve ton rock off DC as a warning.
2011 Crystal Palace is completed, ESA controls High Orbit.
2015 The EEC abolishes all military cyberware for use by private persons. All existing cyberware weaponry must be registered and, if a psychological evaluation is failed, is removed. This does not stop the European Military Forces from creating numerous cybersoldiers.
2016 Third Corporate War is fought entirely in the Net. As a result, Europol 3rd Directorate finally gets the money needed for taking a more aggressive stance towards netcrime.
2020s
the Nordics formed Scandinavian Union
NUSA - New United States of America forms in 2020s
Greenland is still out on a limb regarding Europe. As part of Denmark, they have some protection from Europe. Interpol is permitted to work there and European citizens may visit without visa requirements. On the other hand, the EC directorates have no control over them, though they may make suggestions.
In March 2020, Greenland made a bold move to prevent corporations from getting too much control of the country.
2021-2023/25 Fourth Corporate War CINO (w/ Arasaka) vs OTEC (w/ Militech)
The Seven Hour War occurred on September 29th, 2022. It was a successful revolt against the ESA, conducted by the inhabitants of the recently constructed O'Neill 2 spacestation, leading to the formation of The Highrider Confederation.
2077s
- sea level rising
- Refugees from the Netherlands and Belgium tried to travel to Scandinavia by boat to seek shelter, but the Scandinavian countries closed their borders. The Swedish Navy sank some refugee boats in a show of force to pressure the refugees to turn back
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