2240, year

2240, year



2239<<<<<<>>>>>>>>2241


 * The Sphere of Assembly is now completed and furnished.It is officially dedicated by representatives of all Member civilizations, cutting a circular ribbon at the same time. President Webb Burks, the first UltPresident officiates.
 * The last known Beta dies on Venus.
 * Pilot Jackets are approved. By special order of the Admiral of the Fleet in 2240 every pilot that has flown a real sortie / mission is allowed to wear one as part of his or her outfit.
 * In 2240 the rank of Platoon Sergeant was officially authorized.
 * A Union Survey ship discovers a lost Colony. Representatives of BoCA make contact in 2240, with a small but thriving Colony with Humans of Terran origin but with Saresii like Psionic talents. The Colony Phantas opts for Union Membership.
 * Immortal in Office Act of 2240 Several of the Immortals are confirmed as leaders of humanity and the Union. The Act confirms McElligott as Admiral of the Fleet without expiration date. Stahl and other Immortals are also specifically mentioned. The Act also gives the Assembly the right to remove these Immortals from office. Stahl insists that the Act has to be ratified every 50 years.