Blood Gold Timeline

Augustus and Bellona duel

May 1, 741

Sovereign Karise au Lune illegally stops a duel between Augustus and Bellona men. Augustus is confined to their estate. Karise sends cloaked Praetorians to kill the family and their bannerman. They fail and the Augustus group flees to Mars.

Lion's Rebellion

Period: May 1, 741 to Dec 30, 741

Leonidas attempts to make Mars an independent kingdom from Luna

Bellona fleet crushed by Augustus

May 22, 741

The Augustan faction catches the Bellona fleet unaware. Dealing devastating damage to the rival family, and capturing close to half the Bellona fleet. Imperator Bellona fleet flees to rally with Sovereign forces while the Imperator and his family remain on Mars. Leonidas prepares an Iron Rain on Mars to break the Bellona and their allies.

The Lion's Rain & Triumph

Jun 4, 741

Mars falls to Augustus after Leonidas launches an Iron Rain on the planet. The fighting is brutal, but Augustus comes out as a clear victor. Shortly after the Augustan victory, a triumph is held. Leonidas is crowned "King of Mars".

Alliances are formed.

Aug 1, 741

The Martian forces ally with the Rim Lords and with the Lords of the Belt. Karise and her forces allies with the Ascommani and Syndicate. The Ash Lord rallies all Society forces to sail on the Martian Alliance.

The Battle of Hildas

Sep 1, 741

A tactical win for Mars, but a strategic draw overall. The 12th fleet takes heavy losses, and a major dreadnaught, the Lightbringer is destroyed in a suicidal move made by ArchKnight Ajax au Lune.

The Siege of Ceres

Oct 1, 741

Ceres is a prolonged bloodbath. Large numbers of civilians and military men on either side of the conflict are killed. Cyrus au Grimmus, Ash Lord of the Society, calls an Iron Banner, carrying with it further devastation. The battle shifts against the Society with the Reaper's betrayal. He leads a guerrilla defense, buying time for Leonidas and the Martian alliance to come to the planet's aid. The battle is a narrow victory for Mars. Ending with the signing of an Armistice.

A fragile peace

Dec 1, 741

On Mars a peace summit is held. A Regency Council led by Leonidas au Augustus, Cyrus au Grimmus, and Priam au Raa is formed to hold seat until Accalia au Lune is old enough to assume to Morning Throne from Karise. Artemis au Raa is to marry Marcade au Lune, and Saren au Augustus is set to marry Sheba au Grimmus

The Black Wedding

Dec 14, 741

Meant to be a celebration of unity, the Black wedding is anything but. The wedding began as predicted with all of the marriages being successfully carried out. However, during the gift-giving phase of the wedding, Saren au Augustus receives a box containing the head of his mother, Victoria au Julii. Chaos erupts as a group of assailants come through the ceiling aiming at the guests. Some notable deaths include several Rim Lord Primuses, pushing the Moon Lords into Rebellion.

Black Wedding Aftermath

Dec 30, 741

The Reaper, Killian o' Lykos, is captured by the Manticore. Karise au Lune's daughter dies, allowing her to maintain Sovereigncy over the Society. Athena's forces are routed by Caladus au Grimmus during the battle of Deimos. Caladus is given an Imperator's sceptor.

Second Moon Lords Rebellion

Period: Jan 1, 742 to May 1, 743

The Reapers Rescue

Mar 1, 742

The Sons of Ares take heavy losses during the failed rescue. Leonidas au Augustus and Paris au Barca both die. The Manticore is named ArchGovernor, after Saren leaves the post to take the cloak of the Rage Knight. Tristan wins the submission of Ceres while Caladus pushes to foil the Rim's advance

The Society sails for the Rim

May 1, 742

The Sword Armada brings the Tojan Cluster to heel. Follwing this the Truth Knight, Nikolaos au Lahcen, leads the transformation the asteroid Hektor into an Olympic Stronghold, commonly the Olympic Oikos. Truth also puts forth several reforms for the order, causing some tensions. The Sons of Ares lead a daring raid on one of the Manticore's prison camps, freeing thousands of political prisoners.

The Battle of Pasiphae

Jun 1, 742

Society forces bypass the Pasiphae-Sinope route to launch a sneak attack on Carme. The battle is a thorough success for Society forces. During the battle at Carme the Fear Knight, Anchises au Raa, ordered his Gorgons to crucify thousands of uniformed soldiers. His order was given against the will of Imperator Caladus au Grimmus. Marcus au Hydrion is blamed for the act and brought into custody.

The Blutnacht Riot

Jul 1, 742

Following the imprisonment of his friend, Faust au Lux. And an ill-timed fit of rage by Ares, Brasidas au Lahcen hacks the loudspeakers in Tinos, denouncing Ares as the new Sovereign also he pretends to be a red:). 492 people die.

The Lords Panthera emerge

Jul 7, 742

Marcus au Hydrion's trial begins, during which the Fear Knight steps forward as the true force behind the crucifixions. Anchises is sentenced by the Olympic Council to the gauntlet. Immediately following this, while Fear is recovering in the hospital, Caladus au Grimmus uses his power as Imperator to arrest Fear for insubordination and treason. To do this he enlists the aid of Saren au Augustus. The two are dubbed the "Lords Panthera". Notable also is Saladin au Saud dethroning Darius for Primus

The Last Shout

Aug 1, 742

Daxos au Valii-Rath dies. Following in the footsteps of his mentor, he sacrifices himself to force a meltdown of the Aegean, the flagship of the Atlantean-Rising alliance fleet guarding Europa. He dies a paragon of the Society.

The Battle of Europa

Period: Aug 1, 742 to Aug 30, 742

The Battle of Europa saw two Rains. The first brought Viktor au Falthe's stronghold in the jungles of Discordia, as well as the infamous battle Charybdis. The second Rain brought with it the end of Europa's resistance. By the end of the month, Society banners flew over the Light Tower of Discordia.

Charybdis

Aug 14, 742

Saren au Augustus leads his Hellmouth and an army one million strong to the Griffisle. The battle that follows is so record-breakingly lethal that it earns the nickname Charybdis. Saren leads the charge against Arcosian defenders, betraying and turning his back on men and women who would once be considered family.

Resolution to the Blutnacht Riot

Sep 1, 742

Tensions remain high in the City of Tinos. A council of representatives of many colours is created, and Brasidas au Lachen is put on trial. He is found guilt of causing the riot, and sentenced to join Kyle ti Morten's Penal Legion. Sertorius announces he will no longer hold the title of Ares, passing it on to Sevrin au Barca. Sertorius takes up the title of Helios. Further punishments are dealt by the council. Brasidas, Faust, Setorius, Aeolius, Trinity and the wraiths all take lashings.

The Sword Armada takes a breath.

Sep 21, 742

After the victory on Europa, the Sword Armada undergoes prepares and resupply. During this downtime, officers take some time to leisure around the beaches of the Ocean Moon. Sheba au Grimmus and Saren au Augustus welcome their child Nikieta to the worlds, as do Marcade au Lune and Artemis au Raa with their child Caesarion. Moirae announces later that day her own pregnancy to honour the fallen Daxos. The fleet celebrates Caladus' triumph. Shortly after he is named Navarch.

The Battle of Callisto

Nov 1, 742

The Battle of Callisto begins with shock and tragedy for the Society. A two-pronged terror attack sees the Last Shout of the Solaris battle cluster and the flagship of the Lune Heir. Moirae au Solaris survives, but Marcade au Lune, heir to the Society, is killed. Navarch Caladus au Grimmus, and Imperator Tristan au Fabii rally and successfully clear a path for the Rain.

Lycaon's Shadow

Nov 1, 742

Societal forces rain on the shadowed side of Callisto. Lucian au Raa and his Gorgons go dark, and Castor au Caan, the Morning Knight, dies in the initial moments of fighting. While the battle on the ground begins, the Sword Armada makes quick work of the remaining Callistan defense fleet. The fighting on the ground will continue throughout November and into December.

The Helium Holocaust

Dec 1, 742

The Manticore begins leeching support from the Sons of Ares by sending in his agents to sow discontent, and eventually, violent riots. These riots then lead to Manticore implementing a liquidation protocol, wherein he pumped hundred of mines full of acelyne gas. Millions are killed. A Securitas agent in Tinos breaks his silence and reveals that Killian, Trida, and Victus au Valii-Rath are alive. The trio is later rescued.

Resolution to the Battle of Callisto

Dec 28, 742

As the year comes to an end, so too does the two month long ground side struggle for Callisto. The campaign in Lycaon's Shadow leaves thousands physically and mentally scarred, but in the end, Saren au Augustus leads Society forces to conquer the Callistan capital of Arcadia. The Societal forces do not celebrate for long, however, when Victus au Valli-Rath brings a host of Fulminatta to arrest Nikolaos, au Lahcen for the murder of Marcade au Lune and the sabotage of the Solaris fleet.

Fear fails to unite the Society and Rim

Jan 14, 743

Following his release by Navarch Caladus, Fear Knight, Anchises au Raa leaves to go speak with his brother on Io. The two brothers Anchises, and Aeneas, fail to come to an agreement on the futures of the Society and Rim

Silvertongue Capture & The bombing of Cyprion

Jan 24, 743

Silvertongue is captured by the Rising only for them to learn that he is actually the main financial backer. Cyprion, home of the Voloxes, is ravaged by bombs. During this time the Reaper holds the Phobos address, urging low colours to fight for their freedom. Victus and Gaius meet on the battlefield, where Victus tells Gaius to investigate Cyprion's bombing. And the truth about his imposter in the Sword Armada is revealed

The Ice

Jan 28, 743

The Reaper and a small group go to the Ice to recruit the Obsidian. Beowulf dies on the Ice, after uniting with his sister, Astrid, now called Hela. The Obsidian unite under the "Morning Star" and the Queen of the Valkyrie to beat back an assault by an Asgardian Gold gone rogue. The newly gathered force rally at Tinos before heading to the Rim.

Gaius' investagation bears fruit

Feb 15, 743

Gaius' investigation leads him to discover the Manticore was behind the bombing of Cyprion. He informs Karise who invites him to stay with her as a guest at Silene Manor.

The Lords Panthera go missing

Mar 5, 743

Navarch Caladus goes missing after meeting with the true Victus in secret. The Rage Knight, Saren au Augustus, leaves with his legion to retrieve Caladus. He fails spectacularly and in the process becomes a prisoner himself. The Helleasters return empty-handed.

Tristan's Imperium & Caladus' Ransom

Mar 15, 743

Tristan au Fabii takes imperius of the Armada and begins negotiation on Io with the Rim, Aeneas then announces he is siding with the Rising. Meanwhile, the Rising ransom's Caladus back to the Ash Lord in return for several cosmoHaulers of credits and supplies. Saren remains with the Rising

The Battle of Illium

Apr 4, 743

After weeks of Siege the Sword Armada is defeated by the Rising during the Battle of Illium. The Reaper topples the unstoppable fleet.

Obsidian Riots

Apr 29, 743

The Manticore broadcasts the execution of the Reapers Uncle. LowColours riot, led by Hela and the newly consolidated Obsidian. Poor management leads to the death of several Rising Golds.

Caladus returns home

May 1, 743

Caladus returns to the core. Uniting with his friends, and boyfriend, to prevent the Manticore's bombs and plan the downfall of the Sovereign.

Assault on Attica

Jun 20, 743

Niko and Gaius go to Attica and while a force of Sons of Ares destruct the forces of the stronghold by attacking the city. An undercover Society team takes over the stronghold, liquidating the Manticore's men, and taking over the shields, and anti-air guns. Nikolaos summons the council of Mars and against his advice, they decide to launch an iron rain to retake the city. The day ends with Bellona, allied with Nikolaos, in control of the Augustan fortress. And a massive Sons of Ares death count.

The Fall of Luna

Jun 24, 743

Elisia attempts to assassinate the Sovereign and fails. In an effort to give her an escape route Caladus sacrifices himself and disappears into the citadel of light. The Rising assault Luna. Through the combined efforts of the Reaper and the Demon, their party reaches the Dragons Maw. Fear, Protean, and Storm all fall to their blades. The Sovereign is executed and the Manticore taken prisoner. Athena au Augustus is named Sovereign in her place.

The Terran Campaigns

Jul 7, 743

The Republic launch Iron Rains on Siberia, the Americas, Asia and Australia. The Telemanus take Paektu, Cascadia falls to the Ash Prince, and the Reaper carves his blade through Siberia. Things are different in Australia however. Where the Society manages to hold. Moskva puts up a bloody fight.

A new Dictator

Jul 15, 743

Society forces converge on Mercury where Cyrus au Grimmus, the Ash Lord, is named Dictator of the Society. The newly formed Ash Armada sails for Luna, ready for war.

Solar War

Period: Jul 15, 743 to Jan 1, 745

The Rim repairs

Aug 10, 743

The Rim continues to recover from Illium. Aeneas au Raa recruits Olympic hopefuls Gadeirius au Orcus, Sevra au Sepia, Caspia au Decii, and Erebus au Veltari, to remove his political opposition and bring order to the Rim's trade lanes.

Terran Campaigns continue

Aug 12, 743

The Republic controls the latifundas of Cascadia through a series of fortunate events and political manipulations. With the death of Vancouver's governor, by the hands of Society holdouts, the city is left bare for the Ash Prince's arrival. Sylvester au Valencia steps into the limelight after his valorous attempts to protect Vancouver's citizens during the riots that followed the Governor's murder. Corsica is also captured by the Republic. Moskva bleeds more and more, while Australia still holds

The Ash Armada arrives

Aug 25, 743

The Ash Armada arrives at the edge of the Rubicon beacons. The first orbital clash of the Solar War is set.

Siege of Luna begins

Sep 10, 743

The Society Armada begins testing the Republics defense. This evidently leads to a few skirmishes. The most notable of which coined as the "Rave Raid" during which the Truth Knight, Darius au Saud, is captured. The Rubicon defenses continue to prevent an outright assault on Luna.

Monster Incident

Sep 15, 743

Lucius cu Monstrum weaponizes civilian fear and disillusionment for his won selfish gain. His former colleagues, the Senators, appeal to the populace to trust in the fledgling Republic.

Assblastra

Oct 7, 743

The Society launches its second major attack through the Rubicons. In retaliation to the incursion, the Republic launches Operation Prometheus. The operation sees the insertion of special operatives throughout the Societal fleets of Astra, Sejanus, and Cerana. The ensuing battle leads to the decimation of Cerana and Astra fleets, with the Cerana fleet being fully destroyed. The Society is forced to turn back with only a handful of captive operatives as reward.

Vanius carried the Republic's garbage party

Oct 31, 743

Sick rot

Death of Archgovernor Cicero au Carthii

Nov 1, 743

Cicero au Carthii dies within the Ash Armada under unknown circumstances. Following his death Arisnoe au Carthii gives up the Joy Cloak to inherit primacy of the Carthii and compete for Archgovernor of Venus. In her stead Lucius au Carthii is elevated to the order.

An Exchange of Prisoners

Nov 9, 743

The Ash Lord negotiates a trade with the Republic. He offers captured wraiths in exchange for the bodies of Karise au Lune and Gloria au Grimmus

The Herd Crossing

Nov 10, 743

Calantha au Valencia leads a ragtag group of Ceresian vessels and civilian convoys through the Ash Lord's siege. Calantha makes it through along with several other vessels. Others are not so lucky.

The Siege Continues

Period: Dec 1, 743 to Apr 30, 744

In both the Ink and on Terra campaigns see little gains or losses. The Ink in particular becomes a game of harrassment and testing.

The Battle of the Bloody Nile

May 15, 744

The Joy Knight, Minotaur, and their combined forces open the battle on the South Bank of Cairo. Lucius takes control of the Minotaur's men while the other Gold breaks in search of the missing Polemarch Tyrus au Grimmus. The battle turns against the Society and in response, the Joy Knight rigs civilians with explosives and requests bombardment from Ptolemy artillery. The two leave the South Bank in ruins but the Republic gains control of the trenchworks. The Minotaur returns with a dead Tyrus

The Ceasefire

May 15, 744

A ceasefire is called to allow for both sides to rescue their injured and regroup (how noble!) The Minotaur returns with the body of Tyrus au Grimmus, bringing (totally legit!) promotions for the Love, Rage and Joy Knights. As the ceasefire comes to an end Aspirant Cassia au Ignis is stripped of her title by the Love Knight for disobeying orders. In a rage, Cassia throws herself at Republic lines and is later captured after surrendering.

The Day 1 Event

May 15, 744

May marks a turning point in the stability of the following months, the Ash Armada breaks through the Republic's defenses. An Iron Rain is called and the Society makes landfall in Africa and Asia. The siege of Cairo begins.

The Siege Breaks

May 20, 744

The Olympics coordinate a pincer attack on the Republic's second attempt to break Cairo. The fighting is close, after both sides incur heavy losses the Society is able to prevail. Cairo has been held, the Society has rebuffed the Republic and earned their first major victory of the Terran Campaign.

The Ink

Period: May 20, 744 to Aug 29, 744

Multiple incursions occur throughout the three months which allow for the Society to deliver supplies to forces on the ground. Various technological breakthroughs are made.

The Terran Campaign Continues

Period: May 20, 744 to Aug 29, 744

Alexandria falls to Curse and Joy whose advance continues to Nafusa. They are rebuffed. Joy retreats toward Iberia. The Curse Knight falls. After a long and very messy battle, Paris the seat of Falthe power in Europe, falls to the Republic. During the battle the Lady Undying is captured by Republic forces. Love and Rage lead an eastern push that faces much resistance. Baghdad cannot be taken, and burns for it.

Battles for Faro & London

Sep 4, 744

The Joy Knight and House Hakam join forces to strike at Republic-held Faro. The battle is largely a success, with the notable loss of Thalia au Falthe to the Republic. At the same time, the Republic launches an assault on Saxon-controlled London, the city falls with little difficulty.

The Aegis Rises

Sep 13, 744

Republic forces at Nafusa launch an assault on the fortress of Bikku Bitti. The assault is a resounding failure by acting archLegate Azure. Elia au Nyx earns the title "The Aegis" for her exceptional command of Societal forces.

Danger Close

Sep 14, 744

Love and Rage lead a crusade against the Republic. Combined with Aktaeon au Trigii the Societal forces commit a laundry list of atrocities on the Republic (and sometimes even on their own soldiers danger close my friends!)

The MMO retreats

Oct 10, 744

Despite the magnitude of their previous violence, and the goal of reaching Oceania, the Society decides to retreat back to Cairo. Abandoning the Eastern push, leaving the Emesene unprotected in the face of the wolves.

Society claims Nafusa

Oct 15, 744

After many attempts, Nightmare and Shatterheart legions are able to finally push the weakened Republic out of Nafusa and reclaim the fortress for the Pyramid.

The Denial

Oct 17, 744

The Republic sees its first overwhelming naval against an Ash Armada incursion. Judus au Sejanus is captured by the Azure Praetor.

Iberia and Albion continue

Oct 30, 744

In Iberia, the Society push for Lisbon and fall into a trap laid by Republic forces. The city is decimated but the Society incurs heavy losses. As the month draws to an end Thalia au Falthe makes her (secret) return by attempting to assassinate the Primus of House Hakam, Idris. In Albion, the Republic makes for Edinburgh and takes the city, hostaging the lives of their Saxon prisoners in exchange for the governor's surrender.

The Peace Summit Day 1

Oct 31, 744

With the pretext of meeting with a young warlord, both sides meet in independent Anatolia for a peace summit. The first night of the summit sees friends and foes alike connect. Romance, theatre, and resurrection all keep the night interesting.

The Peace (Piss) Summit Day 2

Nov 1, 744

Curse slays Morning

Nov 2, 744

Cabal Attacks the Senate

Nov 5, 744

pweeeeeeeee

Nov 5, 744

death of heliodora