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The history and lore of Elite is a continuation of real-life modern history. Elite Dangerous takes place 1286 years in the future. In-game time moves at the same speed as real time.  
The history and lore of Elite is a continuation of real-life modern history. Elite Dangerous takes place 1286 years in the future. In-game time moves at the same speed as real time.  


=== Rise of the Federation ===
After the 21st century came to a close, the United States of America developed into the [[United States of the Americas]], which comprised North and South America. Eventually, all other [[countries]] on Earth joined it, and it became the [[Federation]] with the Federation Accord in 2242.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5597abc79657bab1445913c2 The Founding of the Federation - GalNet]</ref> The Federation consolidated all political power on Earth as the world government.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_government</ref> In the centuries thereafter the Federation expanded as a [[:Category:Galactic Superpower|galactic superpower]] that governs many [[Star Systems|star systems]].  
After the 21st century came to a close, the United States of America developed into the [[United States of the Americas]], which comprised North and South America. Eventually, all other [[countries]] on Earth joined it, and it became the [[Federation]] with the Federation Accord in 2242.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5597abc79657bab1445913c2 The Founding of the Federation - GalNet]</ref> The Federation consolidated all political power on Earth as the world government.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_government</ref> In the centuries thereafter the Federation expanded as a [[:Category:Galactic Superpower|galactic superpower]] that governs many [[Star Systems|star systems]].  


World War III (2044-2055 AD) was the worst war ever waged across planet [[Earth]]. It brought much destruction and loss of life. Eventually, after 11 years of war, the fight was gradually abandoned.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x-kaGsHvv0 Elite: Dangerous - Epic History of The Federation]</ref> The dominant power after the Third World War was the United States of the Americas. The remaining other [[countries]] joined it over the next few decades and it was renamed "The Federation."<ref>Tourist Spot 0165 beacon near Earth</ref> Civilization had been severely ruptured, and the governments and military no longer had the ability to repair the damage done. The [[corporations]] of the era stepped in and began the slow rebuilding process. This gained the corporations a huge increase in dominance over Earth's political landscape. In many ways this was perhaps the birth of the ideologies that would ultimately influence the Federation. The 2070s saw the first human on [[Mars]] and the first permanent lunar base. This allowed humans far easier access to space, and soon many orbital cities were constructed around Earth. This was followed by the launch of interstellar probes, the heavy industrialization of the Moon and the first base construction on Mars.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x-kaGsHvv0 Elite: Dangerous - Epic History of The Federation]</ref>
World War III (2044-2055 AD) was the worst war ever waged across planet [[Earth]]. It brought much destruction and loss of life. Eventually, after 11 years of war, the fight was gradually abandoned.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x-kaGsHvv0 Elite: Dangerous - Epic History of The Federation]</ref> The dominant power after the Third World War was the United States of the Americas. The remaining other [[countries]] joined it over the next few decades and it was renamed "The [[Federation]]."<ref>Tourist Spot 0165 beacon near Earth</ref> All people on Earth became [[Federal Citizen|Federal Citizens]]. Civilization had been severely ruptured, and the governments and military no longer had the ability to repair the damage done. The [[corporations]] of the era stepped in and began the slow rebuilding process. This gained the corporations a huge increase in dominance over Earth's political landscape. In many ways this was perhaps the birth of the ideologies that would ultimately influence the Federation. The 2070s saw the first human on [[Mars]] and the first permanent lunar base. This allowed humans far easier access to space, and soon many orbital cities were constructed around Earth. This was followed by the launch of interstellar probes, the heavy industrialization of the Moon and the first base construction on Mars.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x-kaGsHvv0 Elite: Dangerous - Epic History of The Federation]</ref>


=== 22nd century and beyond ===
[[File:Elite-Dangerous-Milky-Way-Galaxy.png|thumb|250px|Milky Way galaxy in Elite Dangerous]]
[[File:Elite-Dangerous-Milky-Way-Galaxy.png|thumb|250px|Milky Way galaxy in Elite Dangerous]]


The 22nd century was a time of great change. Fossils were discovered on Mars proving that life once existed there. Human expansion slowly progressed throughout the solar system. Perhaps the biggest discovery of all time was [[hyperspace]]. The ability to travel faster than light allowed humanity to escape the confines of the solar system. It was discovered in the early 22nd century, but only since 2800s could consumer ships take advantage of it.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/586f796c9657ba3357039d07 Galnet News - Galactic News: Hyperspace, Jan 07 3303]</ref> Hyperspace travel and spaceships became affordable for middle-class people, similarly to cars through the 20th century.<ref name=":2" />
The 22nd century was a time of great change. Fossils were discovered on Mars proving that life once existed there. Human expansion slowly progressed throughout the solar system. Perhaps the biggest discovery of all time was [[hyperspace]]. The ability to travel faster than light allowed humanity to escape the confines of the solar system. It was discovered in the early 22nd century, but only since 2800s could consumer ships take advantage of it.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/586f796c9657ba3357039d07 Galnet News - Galactic News: Hyperspace, Jan 07 3303]</ref> Hyperspace travel and spaceships became affordable for middle-class people, similarly to cars through the 20th century.<ref name=":2" />


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In 2210 the first signals of probes at [[Alpha Centauri]] confirmed a habitable planet existing outside our solar system. From this point on, probes continued to arrive in neighbouring star systems and soon life is discovered on Tau Ceti 3. Thus begins a new path of exploration and discovery. With the knowledge that [[Tau Ceti]] could support life, a colony ship was sent there. Before long the first colony to exist outside [[Sol]], our original solar system, was formed. With the proof that life existed away from Earth, a mass exodus began. Massive ships were constructed to establish human colonies anywhere that may support human life. The expansion of humanity rapidly moved apace, crossing the void between star systems. New colonies and ultimately cities were formed. The Federation is dominated by corporations. They control many aspects of life, politics and business within Federation space. Most aspects of life is focused on profit. Whilst [[corporations]] are not above the law, they hold a very wide remit as far as what they're permitted to do in the name of profit.  
In 2210 the first signals of probes at [[Alpha Centauri]] confirmed a habitable planet existing outside our solar system. From this point on, probes continued to arrive in neighbouring star systems and soon life is discovered on Tau Ceti 3. Thus begins a new path of exploration and discovery. With the knowledge that [[Tau Ceti]] could support life, a colony ship was sent there. Before long the first colony to exist outside [[Sol]], our original solar system, was formed. With the proof that life existed away from Earth, a mass exodus began. Massive ships were constructed to establish human colonies anywhere that may support human life. The expansion of humanity rapidly moved apace, crossing the void between star systems. New colonies and ultimately cities were formed. The Federation is dominated by corporations. They control many aspects of life, politics and business within Federation space. Most aspects of life is focused on profit. Whilst [[corporations]] are not above the law, they hold a very wide remit as far as what they're permitted to do in the name of profit.