1900s
- 1945 - Creation of the United Nations
As the Second World War comes to a close, the major powers of the world unite to form the United Nations.
- 1998 - Formation of the Assassin’s Guild
Skilled assassins begin to gather around Slayer, believing that his work is motivated by a chivalrous attitude. The scope of this ad hoc organization expands, eventually becoming the Assassin’s Guild.
- 1999
- The Mysterious State of Emergency
A prophet foretells a calamity that will shake the very foundation of human society. It is apparently a convincing prophecy, as the world’s superpowers declare a state of emergency.
- Dawn of Revival
All electronic devices in existence are rendered useless, bringing society to its knees. In the wake of this devastation, humankind begins to believe in some sort of higher order.
- Ban on electronics
The Dawn of Revival prompts an emergency summit with the world’s superpowers, who decide to completely ban all electronic devices, effective immediately.
- Discovery of Magic
As humanity struggles to recover the Dawn of Revival, the truth behind what one might call “magic” is discovered. That same year, governments around the world begin to research practical applications of this new supernatural power sources.
- Dawn of the Sanctus Populi
Eager acolytes flock to the discoverers of magic, and in time the cult that springs up around them becomes a legitimate organization.
2000s
- 2008
- The Sanctus Populi is Established
The core group surrounding the prophet become the Apostles, and dedicate themself to the recovery effort. Their work earns them the trust and goodwill of humankind, eventually leading to the formation of one of the largest organizations in the world, the Sanctus Populi.
- Practical Application of Magic
Researchers discover a system that can allow magic to be easily used by anyone, regardless of skill. Many people hope that magic will fill the void left by the banning of electronics.
- 2009 - India Withdraws front he UN
Dissatisfaction with the UN’s decision to ban all electronic devices leads India to withdraw from the organization, although this in turn leads to a recall of India’s leader but citizens who claim the move was not made with the nation’s best interests at heart. The Country fractures, split between these who wish to stay with the UN, and those who prefer secession.
- 2010
- Rationing Zeal
An international standard is set for the use and application of magic. Most major powers adopt the standard and construct infrastructure around it. Citizens begin to receive standardized raions of magic energy, which is known as “Zeal”.
- Beginning of the Era of Sorcery
The third major energy revolution is well under way. Scientific advances based on old technology grind to a halt – Weapons and electronics from the pre-magic era are seized and dismantled.
- 2011 - Development of The Ultra-Dreadnought
An organization founded by an Indian multi-billionaire secretly begins development of what will eventually become the nation known as Zepp. Blueprints for an Ultra-Dreadnought class ship are drafted.
- 2014 - Gear Cell Theories Complete (BEGIN Light Novel)
The person who will eventually become known as “That Man” completes his Gear cell theory. The original members of his team include Vince Macdonell, Frederick, and Aria. Initially Frederick was assigned to the Saint Oratorio project, but after realizing the importance of Gear cells, he chose to transfer to that project.
- 2016
- Inception of the Gear Project (BEGIN Light Novel) (Xrd Flashbacks)
With the Gear project fully under way, several countries begin to invest massive amounts of money in this next phase of humankind’s evolution.
- Prototype Gear is Born (BEGIN Light Novel)
Frederick undergoes a massica genetic restructuring, becoming the first Gear prototype. Just as the process is complete, however, an accident at the laboratory forces Frederick to secretly depart. That Man and Arai also go missing. No records of what exactly was done to Frederick survived.
- Gear Project Development Slows
With its core team gone, progress on the Gear project began to slow.
- Gear Cell Control Successful (BEGIN Light Novel)
Frederick develops a system that allows him to control Gear cells and use it to maintain his humanoid form by keeping his own Gear cells at bay.
- 2026
- Ultra-Dreadnought Complete
The Ultra-Dreadnought under construction in India is finally complete, and takes flight.
- Zepp Declares Independence
All those who still believe science, not magic, to be the way forward gather aboard this massive ship, It declares itself a sovereign and independent state. Long-abandoned scientific research is quickly resumed aboard this new country.
- 2042 - The Gear Project Resumes
The United States of America resumes work on the Gear Project, intent on militarizing its results.
- 2045 - Weaponized Gear Prototype
The USA successfully activates its own Gear prototype, but it leaves much to be desired and is far from having any practical applications. That Man, who had been missing since 2016, had secretly joined this new Gear Project under an alias.
- 2065
- Weaponize Gear Complete
After several more years of research, the project creates a usable gear weapon. Mass production begins immediately, and the United States begins exporting its Gears around the world as security forces.
- The Hunt for Gears
Frederick begins a campaign of destruction, laying waste to Gears and Gear production and distribution facilities. Unable to determine who he is, the authorities begin to simply refer to him as “Badguy”.
- 2073
- Imperial State of Zepp
The Ultra-Dreadnought becomes a militarized state, and formally renames itself to the Imperial State of Zepp.
- Justice is Born
That Man completes Justice’s exoskeleton, and successfully activates her.
- Outrage and the Sacred Treasures
Sol develops an anti-Gear weapon he names “Outrage”. Its power proves to be too much even for him, and he dismanles it into eight pieces. During the coming Crusades, these pieces would come to be known as the “sacred treasures” because of their incredible power.
- 2074
- Disastrous Activation (Xrd Flashbacks)
Disaster strikes during an activation test for Justice.
- The Crusades
Justice rebels against humanity, and the Crusades begin.
- The First Sacred Order of Holy Knights
In order to combat Justice and her army of Gears, the UN forms the first Sacred Order of Holy Knights.
2100s
- 2103 - Kliff and Sol
Sol saves Kliff from a Gear attack
- 2110s
- 2115 - Commander Kliff
Soon after joining the Sacred Order of Holy Knights, Kliff Undern’s incredible feats in battle earn him the rank of commander.
2120s
- 2127 - Testament Joins the Holy Order (Testament uses They/Them as of GGST)
In defiance of his father Kliff’s wishes, Testament joins the Holy Order.
- 2128 - Testament Dies (Testament uses They/Them as of GGST)
Testament meets with an untimely end while carrying out a mission on behalf of the Order. His body is never found.
2160s
- 2166 - Zato Joins the Assassin’s Guild
A war orphan named Zato-ONE is taken by the Assassin’s Guild.
- 2167 - Ky Joins the Holy Order
Ky Join’s the Holy Order
- 2168
- Slayer Retires
The Assassin’s Guild expands too rapidly, and begins taking on jobs that deviate from the Guild’s original intent. Embarrassed and disappointed, Slayer resigns his position as Guild leader.
- Assassin’s Guid Rampage
Without a strong leader at the helm, the Guild begins to lose its direction, and decays from an honorable group of chivalrous assassins to a band of ruthless killers.
2170s
- 2172 - Sol Joins the Holy Order
Sol Badguy joins the Sacred Order of Holy Knights during Kliff Undersn’s tenure as commander.
- 2173
- That Man and I-NO (Alternative Timeline) (Side Red/Black Audio Dramas)
That Man and I-No meet for the first time.
- Retreat From Rome (Alternative Timeline) (Side Red/Black Audio Dramas)
In a heroic last stand against the Gear menace, humankind lost and was destroyed…until I-No rewound history and erased their defeat.
- Sol Withdraws from the Holy Order
Sol Badguy leaves the Holy ORder, taking the Fireseal with him.
- Zato Casts a Forbidden Spell
Zato-ONE uses the 5th Forbidden Magic Spell, Life-Eating Shadow, to give him the power to wield shadows in exchange for his eyesight. With this new ability he begins to rise in rank within the Assassin’s Guild.
- Millia Joins the Assassin’s Guild
Millia, an orphan, is taken in by the Assassin’s Guild.
- Venom Joins the Assassin’s Guild
Venom, a child orphaned by war, is taken in by the Assassin’s Guild.
- Ky Becomes Order Commander
Kliff Undersn resigns from his position as commander and is succeeded by Ky Kiske, who is given the Thunderseal in honor of this new post.
- 2174
- Chipp and Tsuyoshi (The Butterfly and Her Gale Light Novel)
Chipp Zanuff meets the person who will become his master.
- May and Johnny
Johnny takes May, a War orphan, under his wings and welcomes her to the Jellyfish Pirates.
- 2175
- The End of the Crusades
Sol and the Order manage to seal Justice inside a dimensional prison. Humankind declares victory over the Gears, and the final chapter of the Crusades comes to a close.
- The First Holy Order is Disbanded
With Justice defeated, the First Sacred Order of Holy Knights disbands.
- Millia Casts a Forbidden Spell
Millia Rage activates the 6th Forbidden Magic Spell, Angra.
- Ky Joins Interpol
With the Holy Order dissolved, Ky finds a new place for himself with the International Police Force.
- Kliff Retires
With the dissolution of the Order, Kliff Undersn finally retires.
- 2176
- Tsuyoshi is Assassinated (The Butterfly and Her Gale Light Novel)
Chipp Zanuff’s master, Tsuyoshi, is killed by the Assassin's Guild.
- Indications of Justice’s Revival
For unknown reasons Justice’s seal weakens, causing a great deal of anxiety for those aware of its weakening.
- 2177
- Malpractice
A young girl dies on the operating table of Dr. Baldhead. The shock and guilt drives him mad, and he becomes a serial murderer.
- The United Kingdoms of Illyria Project
With the UN’s blessing, Russia and the European Union combine, creating the United Kingdoms of Illyria.
- Post-War Administration Bureau Established
The UN forms the Post-War Administration Bureau and charges it with repairing the damage caused during the Crusades.
- 2178 - Axl’s Time Traveling
After numerous jumps through time, Axl appears in this timeline. Zato Taken into Custody (Night of the Knives Audio Dramas) A high-risk mission goes bad after Millia Rage’s defection, and as a result Zato is captured by the authorities.
- 2179 - Dizzy’s Migration
Dizzy is Raised by an elderly couple, deep in a dark forest. Before long she meets Testament, another gear.
2180s
- 2180
- Zato’s Release
Zato-ONE agrees to participate in the selection tournament for the Second Sacred Order of Holy Knights.
- The Second Sacred Order
With the possibility of Justice’s resurrection on the horizon, the powers that be rush to hold the Second Sacred ORder of Holy Knights selection tournament.
- Zato’s Death
Zato-ONE is completely consumed by Eddie, and eventually dies.
- Kliff’s Death
Kliff Undersn dies during the Second Holy Order of tournament.
- Justice’s Revival (Testament uses They/Them as of GGST)
During the Second Holy Order tournament, the Gear Testament executes his plan to break Justice’s seal. Justice is revived, but is incomplete at this point–according to UN records.
- Justice’s Annihilation
Sol Badguy completely destroys Justice
- Gabriel’s Coup d’Etat
Gabriel, a member of the army of the Imperial State of Zepp, launches his coup d’etat. He re-founds the country on democratic principles as the Independent Airborne State of Zepp, and is named its first president. Potemkin is freed from his shackles, and formally welcomed into military service.
- The Birth of Robo-Ky
The Post-War Administration Bureau develops Robo-Ky.
- Paradigm and the Backyard
Doctor Paradigm successfully accesses and observes the Backyard.
- 2181
- Dizzy, the Bounty
A bounty of 500,000 World Dollars is placed on Dizzy, and bounty hunters from around the globe begin to congregate in the forest she calls her home.
- Dizzy’s Defeat
Sol Badguy defeats Dizzy, but leaves before landing the fatal blow. The official record indicates that Jam killed Dizzy, however. What purpose this falsification is intended to serve is unclear.
- Paradigm and the Backyard, Part 2
Doctor Paradigm, in the process of investigating the Backyard, discovers a cube-shaped item.
- Coexistence with Gears/Jam’s Chinese Restaurant
Using the bounty she received for her “defeat” of Dizzy, Jam Kuradoberi opens her own Chinese restaurant.
- Eddie’s Death
After controlling Zato-ONE’s dead body for some time, Eddie also dies. Their collective remains are acquired by the Conclave.
- Venom’s Promotion
With the news of Zato-ONE’s death, the Assassin’s Guild appoints Venom their new leader.
- Jam’s Chinese Restaurant, Part 2
For reasons unknown, Jam’s restaurant catches fire and burns to the ground. She must start again from scratch.
- Dynamic Housewives’ Debut
The first issue of “Dynamic Housewives,” a monthly magazine, goes on sale. It quickly becomes one of Johnny’s favorite pieces of literature.
- 2183
- Sol and Sin
Ky Kiske gives Sol Badguy custody of his son, Sin.
- The United Kingdoms of Illyria Are Born
The United Kingdoms of Illyria are officially recognized by the UN. Ky Kiske is elected First King through popular vote, and Leo Whitefang is elected Second King.
- 2184 - President Chipp (Self-Proclaimed)
Following the Crusades, Chipp Zanuff travels to a lawless part of the World and declares it the Eastern Chipp Kingdom, taking thousands of criminals and poverty-stricken families under his wing- He takes Answer as his right-hand man, and appoints himself president…of a kingdom.
- 2185
- Baptism 13 Begins
Dormant gears begin to disappear. Basen on the date of the first documented disappearance, this becomes known as the “Baptisma 13” event.
- First Annual Haiku Contest is Held
Per Chipp Zanuff’s proposal the Eastern Chipp Kingdom hosts the First Annual Haiku Contest, in hopes that it will convince other countries of their cultural value. ALl of his advisors caution against the event, but he holds it anyway.
- 2186 - Baptisma 13 Escalates
Gears continue to disappear, and a young woman calling herself “Valentine” appears in the capital of Illyria with their Vizuel army.
- 2187
- Baptisma 13 Comes to an End (Incorrectly listed 2187, when this happens in 2186)
Sol defeats Valentine in the Backyard, concluding the Baptisma 13 event.
- Coexistence with Gears
In the aftermath of Baptisma 13, the UN holds an emergency session. Ky Kiske, First King of Illyria, proposes human coexistence with Gears. The proposal is defeated and never mentioned to the public, but as a result many heads of state begin to distrust Ky.
- Retrieval of the Flashing Fang
Sol Badguy defeats Baldias, a member of the Conclave, and retrieves the sacred treasure known as the “Flashing Fang”.
- Opus Deployed
Under the guidance of the Sanctus Populi, constructs called the “Opus” are deployed across the world for protection against further Valentine attacks.
- Ramlethal’s Declaration of War
Ramlethal Valentine declares war on all of humanity.
- Ramlethal Captured
Sol, Ky, and Sin capture Ramlethal in the ruins of Japan.
- The Cradle Appears
A tremendous object appears over the city of Babylon, then disappears–destroying all living beings in the city in the process. It is apparently called the “Cradle”.
- St.Elmo’s
A gigantic bolt of lightning that falls once every 13 years. In the most recent case, it struck at Illyria Castle, and Illyria was covered in a heavy thunderstorm.
- Justice’s Resurrection Thwarted
The Conclave’s plan to resurrect Justice is successfully prevented by Sol and company.
- Elphelt’s Abduction
Elphelt, who was being used as a trigger to resurrect Justice, had awakened to her true purpose, and had lost all her emotions. Sol eventually managed to bring her senses back, only to have the Universal Will abduct her right in front of Sol and company.
- Celebration of Victory Tragedy
Ariels reveals her true identity as the Universal Will to the whole world. She slaughters the attendees of the celebration and declares war on humanity.
- Justice Sealed
Sol and the others defeats the Universal Will. THey prevented the revival of Justice and rescued Ephelt. The long battle between the Universal Will ends with a victory for humanity.
- The Surrender of “That Man”
Asuka R: Kreutz, also known as “That Man” and “Gear Maker,” the man responsible for the Crusade, surrenders himself to the United States of America.
- White House Siege Incident
Happy Chaos appears suddenly during the G4 Summit, invading the White House. He turns I-No into an omnipotent being, but Sol and everyone manage to defeat her and prevent the world’s destruction.
- Delilah’s Rampage
Delilah loses control of her power after hearing the one responsible for her brother’s death has shown up. This puts a city on the brink of destruction due to informational collapse, but Ramlethal and her team manage to subdue Delilah without a single casualty. This incident creates and opportunity for coexistence between humans and Gears.