Law, Order and Defence / Old Earth / 13 Oct 2205

Diplomatic breakdowns, combined with growing competition for resources, energy, and technological superiority, create a volatile atmosphere. Aggressive rhetoric from political leaders and corporate executives ignites tensions that spiral into direct confrontations. Global conflict erupts, blurring the line between state and corporate interests. The war begins with small skirmishes and proxy battles but quickly escalates into a full-scale global war, pitting alliances of governments and corporations against each other.

Materials Science / 2 Nov 2108

Fixed ground stations manufacture and grow cable-like structures upwards from sites. Vapour deposition and similar nanotech fabrication methods can continuously form material layers in a controlled fashion