2100: Morgan Industries establish a mining colony at the primary continent.

2115: After a long odyssey a splinter faction of the Believer reaches Alpha Centauri. Morgan grants political asylum to the refugees.

2122: Radical Gaians take possession of New Sumatra. Morgan´s devastating industry in sight, they want to protect the unique ecosphere.

2128: After an official request of the UoP, Morgan allows the foundation of a research station on Genentech Island. The scientific work starts after intensive terraforming. Shortly after, trespassing is not longer allowed. Danger from genetic experiments is the official announcement.

2129: Ionic storms forces a starship of the Sparta Coalition to try an ermergency landing near the Tri-Optimum isthmus. Forced by the irreparable damage and the precarious landing site, the Spartans build a heavy armored fortress. Actually they are in control of the main streets to the 3 continents. 

2135: Continuous riots and border wars causes the UN to intervene. They build 3 militäry installations to watch over the planetary peace.

2150: The Hive, arch-enemy of the UN, invades the system with 2 ships. The landing of the command ship south of the Carzinome Desert is reported by UN scouts. Rumors tell that the second ship crash-landed south-east of the desert continent. 

2151: General Yang, commander of the invasion force, declares that Alpha Centauri is from now on territory of the Hive. The declaration of war is announced directly to Morgan and the UN Peacekeepers.