hey I found the original email I got from the timeline (almost 10 years ago- Sega sent it to imagine media I believe. Nothing that notable but date and where I got it from …
Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 16:06:30 -0800
To: charris@imagine-inc.com,
jmontes@imagine-inc.com, Randy Nelson ,
degger@imagine-inc.com,
bparis@imagine-inc.com (Bill
Paris) Subject: PANZER DRAGOON RPG timeline Imperial
Foundation Period
80 B.F (Before Foundation)
At this time, the tribe that would become the Empire
washed ashore the Continental Coast, the Invading
Creatures (rogue biomechanical monsters) were
were driven back, and the tribe began to reclaim the
land.
0
The Empire's founder removed the Invading
Creatures from the ancient ruins, and returned
control to the hands of humans. Afterwards, they
used the equipment inside the ruins and declared
mankind's restoration of human rights, and
established that year as year "0" of the Imperial
Foundation of the Empire.
5 A.F. (After Foundation)
The excavation of the ancient ruins and the
Empire's sphere of influence has expanded. People
begin to collect in the Imperial City.
6 A.F.
A herd of Invading Creatures attack the Imperial
City. However, the Empire quickly get a handle on
the situation, and unearth an "Old Century"
weapon, and send it into battle.
7 A.F.
The Academy begins its classified research on the
Old Century and ancient ruins. The equipment for
this research is contructed inside the royal palace.
Research on an engine begins for an antigravity
craft.
15 A.F.
The Founder dies. The 2nd Emperor ascends the
throne.
16 A.F.
Anti-Invading Creatures War. This is the 2nd time
the Imperial City is under attack. The Imperial
Army defeats the Invading Creatures again.
20 A.F.
The 2nd Emperor dies in battle. The 19-year old
crown prince inherits the throne. His mourning
begins the same time as the antigravity craft is
effectively put to practical use and weapon
development standardized. Afterwards, the
Empire's Space Battleship, the symbol of the
Empire, is created.
29 A.F.
The Space Battleship participates in its first battle.
The guardian of the ancient ruins is destroyed.
35 A.F.
The 3rd emperor announces his candidacy to the
Empire, and declared his rights. His grandfather
was the Founder of the Empire, who standardized
the excavation of the ruins and initiated the
declaration of rights begun 35 years ago. At the
same time a member of the Imperial family from the
Old Century declares that the ancient ruins are
completely theirs.
35 on
There is opposition from the outer regions to the
Empire's declaration of the possession of the
ancient ruins. A small skirmish ensues.
Imperial Territorial Expansion Period
39 A.F.
The Invading Creatures' attack the Oasis National
Army, which fights a desperate battle until the
Imperial Army rescues them by invading the
battlefield.
43 A.F.
Oasis is annexed to Did.
45 A.F.
Oasis is annexed to Li Vis.
46 on
Small skirmishes, annexations, and invations of
neighboring nations continue.
48 A.F.
The 3rd emperor dies. The 4th emperor ascends the
throne. However, the Empire's power in the 4th era
is weaker, so the real power lies with the Imperial
Army and the Academy.
49 A.F.
The 4th emperor dies of an illness. The 5th emperor
ascends the throne, but dies in an accident involving
the Old Century engine.
52 A.F.
The brother of the 3rd emperor ascends the throne
(making him the 6th emperor).
55-56
The Imperial Army's begins to search for the
ancient ruins. In later years, they understand that
the ancient ruins they were searching for contained
something called "The Tower." From that day
forward, they dedicate themselves to searching for
The Tower.
69 A.F.
The Empire announces that the Space Battleship
was hijacked in the Oasis Federation city of
Meccania. Many years later, evidence is
discovered that the Empire is using the hijacking
ruse as a front to invade.
70 A.F.
In retaliation for the hijacking, the Imperial Army
began to invade Meccania. There is an outbreak of
violence on Meccania.
Imperial Prosperity Period
PANZER DRAGOON II ZWEI
71 A.F.
A giant Old Century ship, Shelkuuf, is found flying
between Meccania and Elpis. Shelkuuf flees to a
remote region from the Empire after its destruction
of Meccania. At the same time, the Dragoon, a
legendary Invading Creature, first appears.
72 A.F.
The ascendancy of Meccania. At the same time, the
Dragoon's forays begin.
82 A.F.
The 6th Emperor dies. The 7th Emperor ascends
the throne.
85 A.F.
The Tower is discovered. The Empire's
investigation begins. The result of this investigation
identified that the ancient ruins had a deep
connection with the Dragoon. The investigation
continues.
PANZER DRAGOON I
89 A.F.
Experimentation on The Tower begins. At the same
time, there is a 2nd encounter with the Dragoon.
Immediately, the Empire's Space Battleship is
dispatched but defeated. In response to the
dragoon, the Invading Creatures appear from the
Tower, and the city is engulfed in flame.
Deathbed of the Empire
90 A.F.
The Imperial Army's reorganization plan and the
city's reconstruction begins. Grigorig starts
reconstruction. The Royal Palace was damaged by
the Dragon, and Grigorig is named the new site for
the palace. After completion, the Emperor takes up
residence in Grigorig.
PANZER DRAGOON SAGA
91 A.F.
A new institution is made for national restoration.
During this time, a temporary tax is created, and a
heavy tax is levied across the land.
99 A.F.
A report regarding the connection between The
Tower and the Dragoon is submitted. At the same
time, the excavation of a weapon begins at a site
near the remote region.
100 A.F.
Grigorig is completed.
102 A.F.
Unable to endure the Empire's heavy tax, rebellions
frequently occur from this period forward. However,
the Empire brings this rebellion under control. The
rumor of the Dragoon, who defeated the Empire,
begins to spread.
110 A.F.
Special No. 0 Bullet-Emitter experiment fails
catastrophically. The Imperial City disappears.
119 A.F.
Outbreak of rebellion on Kremain.
120 A.F.
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123 A.F.
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