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| + | * '''[[February 28]]''' FRANCE: In Paris, Dr. [[Etienne Dumas]], Professor Emeritus of Occult Studies of [[Université de la Sorbonne]] in [[Paris]] announces a breakthrough with his research group in magical studies; a method to test the magical abilities of [[humans]] and [[metahumans]].. Labeled the [[Dumas Test]], it is quickly employed by several leading corporations, eager to test employees for magical talents.<ref name = "swa10">{{src|swa}} p. 40</ref> |
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| + | * '''[[March 8]]''' USA: In [[Los Angeles]], California, the Los Angeles Power and Water Company begins the first commercial use of [[cold fusion]] in its facilities. The process produces fresh water as a byproduct, and is the Governor’s hope for alleviating the city’s water shortage.<ref name = "swa10">{{src|swa}} p. 40</ref> |
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| + | * '''[[May 28]]''' UK: The [[Lord Protector's office]] drafts the [[Magical Practitioners Registration Bill]], which Parliament swiftly passes into law. This act is designed to strictly control the use of [[magic]] in Great Britain, and comes under heavy fire from both media and academic sources.<ref name = "swa10">{{src|swa}} p. 40</ref> |
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| + | * '''[[June 4]]''' USA: The court case of Manhattan Inc. vs. The State of New York, forces the boroughs of [[Queens]], [[Brooklyn]], [[Staten Island]], and the [[Bronx]] to separate from Manhattan, and allows Manhattan to retain the name [[New York City|New York]] for itself.<ref name = "swa10">{{src|swa}} p. 40</ref> |
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| + | * '''[[August 7]]''' JAPAN: The great dragon Ryumyo gains tremendous influence within the Yakuza when he aids Akira Watada in his rise to power.<ref name = "swa10">{{src|swa}} p. 40</ref> |
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| + | * '''[[November 8]]''' USA: In response to their abrupt ousting, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and the Bronx become one entity called the Quad Counties. The attempt fails after just over a year, and the boroughs separate again.<ref name = "swa10">{{src|swa}} p. 40</ref> |
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| + | * '''[[November 17]]''' USA: The Revised [[Telecommunications Act of 2027]] is passed. Under this Act, if the content of a sat-cast is legal in its country of origin, the ITCC will not challenge it in the U.S. regardless of the content. Retransmission of restricted content over domestic ground-based transmitters remains illegal.<ref name = "swa10">{{src|swa}} p. 40</ref> |
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* [[Mount Tajumulco]] erupts in [[Aztlan]]. |
* [[Mount Tajumulco]] erupts in [[Aztlan]]. |
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* [[Japan]] starts deporting [[metahumans]] to [[Yomi Island]]. |
* [[Japan]] starts deporting [[metahumans]] to [[Yomi Island]]. |
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| − | * The [[USA|US]] government passes the [[Telecommunications Act of 2027]], stating that any program legally broadcast from a foreign country can be received in the US. |
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| − | * [[Great Britain]]'s [[Lord Protector's office]] drafts, and Parliament passes, the [[Magical Practitioners Registration Bill]] restricting the use of [[magic]]. |
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| − | * [[New York City]] is divided into the cities of [[Queens]], [[Brooklyn]], [[Staten Island]], [[Bronx]] and [[New York City|New York]], the latter only including Manhattan Island. |
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* [[Ares]] begins construction of the [[Daedalus Space Station]] at the [[L4 Lagrange Point]]. |
* [[Ares]] begins construction of the [[Daedalus Space Station]] at the [[L4 Lagrange Point]]. |
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| − | * A research group led by Dr. [[Etienne Dumas]] of the [[Université de la Sorbonne]] in [[Paris]] develops the [[Dumas Test]] to measure magical abilities in [[humans]] and [[metahumans]]. |
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| − | * The [[Los Angeles]] Power & Water Company begins the first use of [[cold fusion]], using the fresh water by-produced from salt water to alleviate water shortages. |
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* The [[National Football League]] and professional boxing integrate [[cybertechnology|cybernetic implants]]. |
* The [[National Football League]] and professional boxing integrate [[cybertechnology|cybernetic implants]]. |
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[[category:2020s]]</noinclude> |
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- February 28 FRANCE: In Paris, Dr. Etienne Dumas, Professor Emeritus of Occult Studies of Université de la Sorbonne in Paris announces a breakthrough with his research group in magical studies; a method to test the magical abilities of humans and metahumans.. Labeled the Dumas Test, it is quickly employed by several leading corporations, eager to test employees for magical talents.[1]
- March 8 USA: In Los Angeles, California, the Los Angeles Power and Water Company begins the first commercial use of cold fusion in its facilities. The process produces fresh water as a byproduct, and is the Governor’s hope for alleviating the city’s water shortage.[1]
- May 28 UK: The Lord Protector's office drafts the Magical Practitioners Registration Bill, which Parliament swiftly passes into law. This act is designed to strictly control the use of magic in Great Britain, and comes under heavy fire from both media and academic sources.[1]
- June 4 USA: The court case of Manhattan Inc. vs. The State of New York, forces the boroughs of Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and the Bronx to separate from Manhattan, and allows Manhattan to retain the name New York for itself.[1]
- July 28: Ongoing riots in Berlin explode into civil war lasting for several weeks when the corrupt city government orders the Bundesgrenzschutz to subdue the revolt.
- August 7 JAPAN: The great dragon Ryumyo gains tremendous influence within the Yakuza when he aids Akira Watada in his rise to power.[1]
- November 8 USA: In response to their abrupt ousting, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and the Bronx become one entity called the Quad Counties. The attempt fails after just over a year, and the boroughs separate again.[1]
- November 17 USA: The Revised Telecommunications Act of 2027 is passed. Under this Act, if the content of a sat-cast is legal in its country of origin, the ITCC will not challenge it in the U.S. regardless of the content. Retransmission of restricted content over domestic ground-based transmitters remains illegal.[1]
- Mount Tajumulco erupts in Aztlan.
- Japan starts deporting metahumans to Yomi Island.
- Ares begins construction of the Daedalus Space Station at the L4 Lagrange Point.
- The National Football League and professional boxing integrate cybernetic implants.