Ann Wilson

“ Interstellar travel begins, Solar System terraforming ceases. 2128 -- President Chang, with cooperation of Solar Federation Congress, proclaims Terran Empire and assumes Throne (22 Jan, Empire Day) , forms Rangers, directs regularization of English. 2130 -- Imperial Palace built in Antarctica. Shapers leave Terra, begin creating Sandeman race. ”

“ Medart leads rescue fleet on first solo mission as a Ranger. 2527 -- MacLeod discovers Irschcha. Irschchans join Empire. 2532 -- Joint human-Irschchan colony established on Ondrian. Cloudcats found to be intelligent. ”

“ Dave Scanlon born. 2542 -- Medart takes Imperial fleet to Sector Five, stops Sandeman Invasion. Sandeman and its colony worlds annexed into Empire as Subsector 5-D (Sandeman) , with Frederick Klaes as Earl. Maria Klaes becomes Baron of Mjolnir. ("Ranger" section, "Annexation") 2547 -- Nevan DarLeras born. Gabriel Marguerre born. 2548 -- Corina Losinj born. David Hobison takes command of Emperor Chang. 2553 -- Adli Yasunon dies; Charles Davis succeeds to Throne; Rick Forrest elected Successor. 2555 -- Tarlac held hostage by Nemran rebels; Dave Scanlon made Life Duke. ”