EV Nova Preambles

ocs.com http://www.replacementd Part I: Nova History ..... -1800 NC - A group of humans with great telepathic powers, led by the former Indian prince Vell-os, leave Earth using their Psi abilities. 0 NC - Approximately 2780AD. The death of Omata Kane who developed the hyperspace jump formula and gates. Her gates enabled construction of the galactic grid; a system of relay points and jump gates that made hyperspace travel possible. At about this time a great expansion occurred 57 NC - The newly formed independent colonies each selected a representative and the Colonial Council was formed. 118 NC - The first confirmed sighting of the Hyperioids. 230 NC - The ‘first’ contact with the Vell-os. Over the past 2000 years they had developed certain technologies far beyond Earth’s, and their telepathic abilities covered everything else. Their nano-technology was very advanced; they had almost forgotten that it was anything but an extension of their powers. This nano-technology was also the main reason behind the small physical differences between them and the rest of humanity. 242 NC - The Vell-os join the Colonial Council. With their wisdom and psi powers they quickly become influential members. 380 NC - Kerell Polaris, a member of the Colonial Council, proposes an expedition to explore and colonize a region of space from Earth in the direction of the star Polaris. 382 NC - The Colonial Council, despite Vell-os support, rejects the proposed Polaris expedition on the grounds of expense. 397 NC - Kerell Polaris resigns from the Colonial Council to attempt to organize his expedition using his own funds. 420 NC - Vell-os throws its support behind the Polaris expedition boosting the launch timetable by roughly 30 years. 430 NC - 3 days after the death of Kerell Polaris, the expedition leaves Colonial Council space in the direction of Polaris. Over the next 110 years the expedition colonizes around 30 systems and forms its own system of government, and start thinking of themselves as Polarans. It becomes very isolated and makes no contact with the rest of the galaxy. 480 NC - The Polaris make their first contact with another species, the Wraith (as they later become known). It ends in bloodshed, and further enforces Polaris isolationism. 540 NC - The first contact between the Colonial Council and the Polaris expedition since it left Colonial Council space. The Polaris make it clear that any interference in their affairs by the Council will not be tolerated. 552 NC - The Colonial Council sends a diplomatic mission to the Polaris government. Due to the slightly hostile nature of the Polaris toward the Council, they send along a military escort for protection. The Polaris refuse the diplomatic mission entry into Polaris space, but the leader of the delegation decides to continue on instead. The Polaris view this as a precursor…