Global Revolution (Terran Collapse)
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| Date | 2458 CE – 2462 CE |
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| Location | Earth |
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| 12.2 Billion People Dead | |
The Global Revolution marked a tumultuous period in Earth's history, commencing in 2458 and lasting for four harrowing years until 2462. This era of strife and conflict emerged as a culmination of ethnic and religious tensions, as well as the rise of separatist movements that threatened the unity of the United Federation of Earth (UFE).
Background
In the decades leading up to the Global Revolution, the UFE experienced internal challenges fueled by ethnic and religious divides. The growth of separatist movements in various regions intensified, questioning the efficacy of the Federation's democratic governance structure and challenging the idea of a united Earth. Tensions escalated as competing interests clashed, and efforts to maintain cohesion within the Federation faltered.
The Unraveling Conflict
The Global Revolution erupted in 2458, as long-standing grievances and aspirations for autonomy erupted into open conflict. The once-cohesive regions of the UFE found themselves torn apart by internal strife, with battles waged both on political and military fronts. The Global Diet, once a forum for collaborative decision-making, became paralyzed as factions within the Federation turned to violence to assert their claims.
Technological Regression and Devastation
The four-year conflict took a devastating toll on Earth, resulting in a technological regression that set humanity's advancements back to the era of the 1980s. The widespread use of destructive weaponry, combined with the disruption of critical infrastructure, led to a catastrophic loss of technological capabilities, bringing human tech back to that of the 1980's. The devastation left scars on the planet, mirroring the toll exacted on human lives.
Human Cost and Population Reduction
The Global Revolution was not only a conflict of ideologies but also a tragic human tragedy. The global population, which stood at approximately 24 billion at the outset of the conflict, was drastically reduced to around 11.8 billion by its conclusion. The loss of life, displacement, and the disruption of communities reshaped the demographic landscape of Earth.
Dissolution of the United Federation of Earth
As the conflict drew to a close in 2462, the United Federation of Earth succumbed to the insurmountable challenges it faced. The dream of a united and democratic Earth shattered, and the Federation officially dissolved. In its wake, the world once again splintered into multiple countries, each grappling with the aftermath of the Global Revolution and the task of rebuilding.