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*The post-Show comic-book will not be considered canonical (but some elements may get used).
*The post-Show comic-book will not be considered canonical (but some elements may get used).
*"Homeline"/"Backline" replaces the Show's "Twentyone-Fourtynine" reference (which is out-of-date at this point anyway).
*"Homeline"/"Backline" replaces the Show's "Twentyone-Fourtynine" reference (which is out-of-date at this point anyway).
*The corporation responsible for the takeover is [[Riko Mining, Inc.]](RikoM) (the [https://terranova.fandom.com/wiki/Employers corporate entity(s)] is never named in the Show).
*The corporation responsible for the takeover is [[:Category:Riko Mining, Inc.|Riko Mining, Inc.]](RikoM) (the [https://terranova.fandom.com/wiki/Employers corporate entity(s)] is never named in the Show).
===Show-Relevant Additions===
===Show-Relevant Additions===
*Addition of the GCPA (Global Climate and Population Administration) governing body, which runs Hope Plaza operations.
*Addition of the GCPA (Global Climate and Population Administration) governing body, which runs Hope Plaza operations.
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|Dec 19, 2149||7||-2||The Eleventh Pilgrimage departs for Terra Nova. (The Finale); Hope Plaza "reactor incident," Backline cut off from Homeline
|Dec 19, 2149||7||-2||The Eleventh Pilgrimage departs for Terra Nova. (The Finale); Hope Plaza "reactor incident," Backline cut off from Homeline
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|Jan ?, 2150||8||-1||'''Shannon family blown up in [[revenge-suicide-bomb]] attack by Mira.'''
|Jan ?, 2150||8||-1||'''Shannon family blown up in [[Background_Information_(Terra_Nova)#The_Shannons_Incident|revenge-suicide-bomb]] attack by Mira.'''
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|Oct 29, 2150||8||-1||'''Communication with Homeline re-established.'''
|Oct 29, 2150||8||-1||'''Communication with Homeline re-established.'''
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*The Fracture is tethered in “real-time” to a specific space-time; real-time connection is a bit compressed, 1:1.75(?)
*The Fracture is tethered in “real-time” to a specific space-time; real-time connection is a bit compressed, 1:1.75(?)
*The Fracture most-often manifests too weakly or briefly to allow large objects to pass, but will generally allow two-way communication in bursts. Colonists generally record “mail” to be sent when communication is open; supply requests and technical/scientific data have priority.
*The Fracture most-often manifests too weakly or briefly to allow large objects to pass, but will generally allow two-way communication in bursts. Colonists generally record “mail” to be sent when communication is open; supply requests and technical/scientific data have priority.
*Hope Plaza was hit by a "terrorist attack," requiring it to be shut down for repairs for ~a year.
*Hope Plaza suffered from a "reactor failure," requiring it to be shut down for repairs for ~a year.
*Portal is unstable, as a result of the damage.
*Portal is unstable, as a result of the damage.
*Mail services through the Fracture have been (temporarily) suspended or greatly curtailed to prioritize emergency transmission.
*Mail services through the Fracture have been (temporarily) suspended or greatly curtailed to prioritize emergency transmission.


==Unknown==
==Unknown==
*Gen. Philbrick was sent to replace [[Nathaniel Taylor|Taylor]] and was killed there.
*11th Pilgrimage (some) was blown up on arrival.
*11th Pilgrimage (some) was blown up on arrival.
*Hope Plaza, and ultimately, Terra Nova, was forcibly taken over by RikoM/Phoenix Group.
*Hope Plaza, and ultimately, Terra Nova, was forcibly taken over by RikoM/Phoenix Group.
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*Occasional transmissions (materiel or data) occur out of time-sync; some transmissions are lost, some early, some late.
*Occasional transmissions (materiel or data) occur out of time-sync; some transmissions are lost, some early, some late.
*Terra Nova colony is, generally, struggling.
*Terra Nova colony is, generally, struggling.
=The Shannons Incident=
<p>After the [[:Category:Phoenix Group|Phoenix Group]] occupation was repelled, Mira retreated with them to the Badlands. But once she was informed the two-way Portal access could not be restored, she fell into despair over not being able to return to her daughter in Homeline. Filled with rage at the Shannons being responsible for "destroying Hope Plaza" (not entirely true, as it turns out), she returned to Terra Nova wearing a bomb-vest, crept into the colony, found the Shannons at home, and confronted them. Mira is reported to have muttered "Justice Is Inescapable" before detonating the bomb.</p>
*Jim and Elizabeth were both killed instantly
*[[Josh Shannon|Josh]] lost his right arm
*Zoe lost both legs
*[[Maddy Shannon|Maddy]] was away with [[Mark Reynolds|Mark]] at the time, and was not directly injured
*Some bystanders were injured as well
<p>There was a big funeral ceremony for Jim & Elizabeth, and speeches about unity and such. The remains were interred at [[Memorial Field]]. Afterward, talking about it isn't so much "illegal" as "frowned upon" by the administration, and referred to only as the "Shannons Incident." However, underneath, it is acknowledged that the Shannons often suffered from some level of "[https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/main-character-syndrome Main Character Syndrome]" ;), tending to go off half-cocked, in defiance of orders (especially Jim, but Elizabeth and Maddy have had their moments as well); quietly referred to as "pulling a Shannon."</p>


=Trivia=
=Trivia=

Latest revision as of 19:42, 25 June 2026

Deviations from The Show

While I've tried to leave as much of the Show's structural elements intact as I can tolerate, not everything will appear in the campaign as depicted. Some key considerations:

  • Correct Cretaceous land-masses (not Pangea); see TBD.
  • "Made-up" dinosaurs from the Show will be replaced with appropriate species; see TBD.
  • Campaign will instead be set at 70mya ±5mya (the Show was ~85mya).
  • The Show's canonical timeline is in effect, though some of the details will differ.
  • The post-Show comic-book will not be considered canonical (but some elements may get used).
  • "Homeline"/"Backline" replaces the Show's "Twentyone-Fourtynine" reference (which is out-of-date at this point anyway).
  • The corporation responsible for the takeover is Riko Mining, Inc.(RikoM) (the corporate entity(s) is never named in the Show).

Show-Relevant Additions

  • Addition of the GCPA (Global Climate and Population Administration) governing body, which runs Hope Plaza operations.
  • This campaign exists as an alternate-reality within the Daniverse; standard Daniverse elements will apply.
  • What was once the United States is now the United Commonwealth (UnCom), which is, practically, a one-world-government, and ultimately, an oligarchy puppeteered by wealthy corporations (see above).

Campaign Timeline

Gregorian Date Terra Nova Year Campaign Year
Jan ?, 2050 -92 -101 Plague first started appearing
Nov 2, 2113 -29 -38 Pres. Edward Washington elected for the first time
Jan ?, 2119 -23 -32 The Edinburgh Hearings of 2119 (Malcolm said "that's how it starts").
Jan ?, 2120 -22 -31 Edward Washington declared President-for-Life, with his VP as his successor.
Jan ?, 2127 -15 -24 The Anomaly that leads to Terra Nova is discovered.
Jan ?, 2137 -5 -14 Commander Nathaniel Taylor and Alicia Washington experience an EMP in Somalia when the Russo-Chinese set one off
Oct ?, 2137 -5 -14 The Detroit Food Riots; coldest October ever recorded.
Jan ?, 2138 -4 -13 Nathaniel Taylor is fighting in a war in Somalia.
Aug ?, 2138 -4 -13 Taylor's wife and Lucas Taylor's mother, Ayani, dies when Taylor sacrifices her life for Lucas
Nov 1, 2142 0 -9 Nathaniel Taylor and the First Pilgrimage depart for Terra Nova.
Jan ?, 2143 1 -8 The Second Pilgrimage departs for Terra Nova.
Jan 2, 2143 1 -8 Pres Washington disappears; VP Bradley takes over.
Jun ?, 2143 1 -8 The Third Pilgrimage departs for Terra Nova.
May ?, 2144 2 -7 The Fourth Pilgrimage departs for Terra Nova.
May ?, 2144 2 -7 Pres Bradley assassinated; VP Hammond sworn in as new Pres-for-Life.
Nov ?, 2144 3 -6 The Fifth Pilgrimage departs for Terra Nova.
Jun ?, 2145 3 -6 The Sixth Pilgrimage departs for Terra Nova.
Jan ?, 2146 4 -5 The Seventh Pilgrimage departs for Terra Nova.
Dec ?, 2146 4 -5 Sincyllic Fever epidemic (winter of 2146-2147)
Jan ?, 2147 5 -4 The Eighth Pilgrimage departs for Terra Nova.
Mar ?, 2147 5 -4 Sixers probably split off from the Terra Nova colony at a time corresponding to early-to-mid 2147
Jan ?, 2148 6 -3 The Ninth Pilgrimage departs for Terra Nova.
Sep 26, 2149 7 -2 The Tenth Pilgrimage departs for Terra Nova. (The Show)
Dec 19, 2149 7 -2 The Eleventh Pilgrimage departs for Terra Nova. (The Finale); Hope Plaza "reactor incident," Backline cut off from Homeline
Jan ?, 2150 8 -1 Shannon family blown up in revenge-suicide-bomb attack by Mira.
Oct 29, 2150 8 -1 Communication with Homeline re-established.
Jan ?, 2151 9 0 The Twelfth Pilgrimage departs for Terra Nova.
Sep 5, 2151 9 0 The Thirteenth Pilgrimage departs for Terra Nova. (Campaign Start)

Italics = Daniverse timeline elements
Bold = Post-show events

Public Knowledge

There are a lot of facts about the Terra Nova situation that are revealed to watchers of the Show, but are not necessarily known to the average Commonwealth citizen.

Known

  • The Fracture is tethered in “real-time” to a specific space-time; real-time connection is a bit compressed, 1:1.75(?)
  • The Fracture most-often manifests too weakly or briefly to allow large objects to pass, but will generally allow two-way communication in bursts. Colonists generally record “mail” to be sent when communication is open; supply requests and technical/scientific data have priority.
  • Hope Plaza suffered from a "reactor failure," requiring it to be shut down for repairs for ~a year.
  • Portal is unstable, as a result of the damage.
  • Mail services through the Fracture have been (temporarily) suspended or greatly curtailed to prioritize emergency transmission.

Unknown

  • Gen. Philbrick was sent to replace Taylor and was killed there.
  • 11th Pilgrimage (some) was blown up on arrival.
  • Hope Plaza, and ultimately, Terra Nova, was forcibly taken over by RikoM/Phoenix Group.
  • Hope Plaza was hit by a bomb by someone (Jim Shannon) from Terra Nova to prevent RikoM from using it to move materiel Homeline or support Phoenix Group.
  • The Probe was destroyed/disabled during the RikoM/PG assault, meaning the public declaration that the Fracture opened to an "alternate timeline" is false (or no longer "proven true").
  • Communication through the Portal can be done on-demand (known only to 6ers, RikoM, Phoenix Group, and a few command-level Terra Novans).
  • Portal can be made to go both ways (known only to 6ers, RikoM, Phoenix Group, and a few command-level Terra Novans). Even fewer know anything about "the box."
  • Occasional transmissions (materiel or data) occur out of time-sync; some transmissions are lost, some early, some late.
  • Terra Nova colony is, generally, struggling.

The Shannons Incident

After the The Phoenix Group occupation was repelled, Mira retreated with them to the Badlands. But once she was informed the two-way Portal access could not be restored, she fell into despair over not being able to return to her daughter in Homeline. Filled with rage at the Shannons being responsible for "destroying Hope Plaza" (not entirely true, as it turns out), she returned to Terra Nova wearing a bomb-vest, crept into the colony, found the Shannons at home, and confronted them. Mira is reported to have muttered "Justice Is Inescapable" before detonating the bomb.

  • Jim and Elizabeth were both killed instantly
  • Josh lost his right arm
  • Zoe lost both legs
  • Maddy was away with Mark at the time, and was not directly injured
  • Some bystanders were injured as well

There was a big funeral ceremony for Jim & Elizabeth, and speeches about unity and such. The remains were interred at Memorial Field. Afterward, talking about it isn't so much "illegal" as "frowned upon" by the administration, and referred to only as the "Shannons Incident." However, underneath, it is acknowledged that the Shannons often suffered from some level of "Main Character Syndrome" ;), tending to go off half-cocked, in defiance of orders (especially Jim, but Elizabeth and Maddy have had their moments as well); quietly referred to as "pulling a Shannon."

Trivia

  • Riko Mining is also the patron corporation in the Steel Ships & Space Marines adventure, Replacement Miners
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