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Creation of Perihelion
Ben Sodergren founds research organization, Perihelion. -
Perihelion annexed to NASA
Perihelion becomes an official government entity, and is privy to the extended budget and recognition that go along with that. -
Construction of Starships Finished
Essence of the Stars and Essence of the Heavens are completed and ready for launch. -
Starships Launch
All passengers are chosen, briefed, and boarded, and the Essence of the Stars and Essence of the Heavens set off. -
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Starships in Transit
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Starships arrive at Elysium
The ships' 70 year journey finally ends, and colonization of Elysium begins. -
Creation of the Commonwealth
The Elysians formally create a nation with a governing body, the Commonwealth -
Human Genome Altered
Scientists reveal their improvements to the human genome, and all Elysians are injected with the new DNA that would be passed on to their children.