Sources:
[Box] – Timeline included in the box of the first U.S. release of Deus Ex in 2000
[DX Bible] – A comprehensive article published on GameSpy.com in 2002 describing events leading up to the storyline of Deus Ex
[sarif 2011] – Timeline published on sarifindustries.com in 2011 alongside the release of Deus Ex: Human Revolution
[dx.com 2016] – Timeline published on deusex.com in 2016 alongside the release of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
1940
The Illuminati initiate a scaled-down 25-year census program, recording everyone who received the smallpox vaccine. A vast database of genetic codes of all U.S. residents and a large portion of the global population is created. [DX Bible]
1941
The United States Army builds an airfield near the dry Groom Lake. After World War II, it is abandoned. [Box]
1947
In Roswell, New Mexico, a UFO crashes. The military recover five Grey alien bodies. The USAF launches Project Sign, aimed at investigating reports of “flying saucers.” President Harry Truman establishes the secret group Majestic 12, tasked with studying alien technology and biology. [Box]
1948
Project Sign is replaced by Project Grudge, which focuses on debunking UFO sightings. A year later, the task force is reduced to a single person. [Box]
1951
All previous UFO-related materials are transferred to the newly formed Project Blue Book. [Box]
1955
The airfield near Groom Lake is transformed into a secret base, with access restricted by land and air. New runways, buildings, and hangars are constructed. Tests begin on the new Lockheed U-2 reconnaissance aircraft. [Box]
1958
The air base at Groom Lake is removed from public records. It is officially referred to as “Area 51.” [Box]
1961
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology launches the MH-1 – the first computer-controlled mechanical hand. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
1969
Project Blue Book is shut down by the USAF. The Condon Report concludes that the collected information on UFOs poses no threat to national security nor contributes to scientific progress. Majestic 12 continues to operate covertly. [Box]
1973
Hugh Darrow is born in Blackheath, South London – son of Sir Martin Darrow, media tycoon and founder of the advertising conglomerate The Picus Group. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
1975
The Altair 8800 is released, marking the beginning of the microcomputer era. [dx.com 2016]
1978
An Australian professor develops a safe sensory-neural biotechnology linking electronics with physiology in the central nervous system. A multi-channel cochlear implant partially restores hearing lost due to head trauma. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
1982
The Falklands War plants the seed of discord that later leads to the creation of the private military company Belltower. [dx.com 2016]
1984
Early documents concerning the activities of Majestic 12 are leaked. Official sources claim they are forgeries. [Box]
1985
Sir Martin Darrow establishes Picus Group. [dx.com 2016]
1987
A deep brain electrical stimulation system is developed and implanted in a patient with advanced Parkinson’s disease. LASIK eye surgery is performed on a human eye. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
1993
Adam Jensen is born. [dx.com 2016]
1994
Marc Thorpe organizes the world’s first Robot Wars competition in San Francisco, California. [dx.com 2016]
1996
Hugh Darrow purchases and modernizes a failing British prosthetics company, founding Darrow Industries. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
1997
Roger St. John-Ffolkes establishes the Belltower private military group in the United Kingdom. [dx.com 2016]
1998
Scientists at Emory University in Atlanta develop the first brain implant capable of stimulating motor functions. A neurotrophic electrode is implanted into the brain, allowing the cerebral cortex to grow and form neural connections. Within weeks, cortical tissue develops on the electrode, enabling the person to interact with the world as though using a computer. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
Professor Ellen Heber-Katz becomes the first to discover regenerative mice (MRL strain). [dx.com 2016]
2000
The Artificial Silicon Retina (ASR) is implanted for the first time in three nearly blind individuals. The implant contains approximately 3,500 microscopic solar cells that convert sunlight into electrical impulses, replacing the damaged photoreceptors that originally transformed light into electrical signals in the retina. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
The Human Genome Project publishes the first working draft of the human genome (the final draft will be released in 2003). [dx.com 2016]
Japan renews its defense commitments to the United States (partly in response to fears that China may eventually attack Taiwan) and begins an expensive rearmament program. [dx.com 2016]
2001
Jesse Sullivan, an electrician who lost both arms after an electric shock, receives fully robotic arms developed by the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Dubbed one of the first cyborgs, the limbs are connected via neuromuscular grafts. The prosthesis is a prototype capable of regulating grip strength. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
2002
After six years of intensive research, scientists at Darrow Industries weave PEDOT electrodes with nerve cells, creating a biocompatible matrix that allows organic tissue to better accept prosthetic materials. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian calls for a referendum to decide whether Taiwan should declare independence. China immediately threatens to use force if such a vote occurs. [dx.com 2016]
2003
Engineers in Copenhagen develop a revolutionary carbon fiber material that paves the way for the creation of lighter, more durable prosthetics. [dx.com 2016]
A multinational coalition led by the United States invades Iraq in search of weapons of mass destruction. Iraq is defeated within a month, but no weapons of mass destruction are found. [dx.com 2016]
2004
Project Phoenix begins – a new U.S. military initiative for soldiers who lost limbs in the two Gulf conflicts. Volunteers are accepted into advanced prosthetics research programs. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
Belltower UK reorganizes into Belltower Associates, a group encompassing companies such as Belltower Maritime Security, Belltower Alpha, Hack Wall Data Protection Services, and Skye Secure Aviation. [dx.com 2016]
2005
Building on previously developed PEDOT clusters, Darrow Industries scientists create a revolutionary biosensor that significantly improves the connection between the human nervous system and artificial limbs. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
China passes an anti-secession law allowing immediate war with Taiwan if pro-independence forces ever attempt to separate the island from China. [dx.com 2016]
Project Echelon is relocated to Area 51. [Box]
2006
The Human Brain Project – an international scientific research initiative aimed at understanding and fully mapping brain function – begins in the United States and the United Kingdom. [dx.com 2016]
2007
To increase production efficiency of advanced prosthetics, David Sarif purchases a car factory in Detroit. Soon after, he creates an automated manufacturing system. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
2008
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) bans all forms of prosthetic enhancement in competitions for able-bodied athletes. [dx.com 2016]
With support from the UN and several major biotech firms including the Versalife Group, the WHO launches the construction of Omega Ranch – a center for research in virus genetics and biological sciences. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
Taiwan declares independence during the Beijing Summer Olympics. A month later, China invades. The U.S. and Japan do not intervene. Taiwan falls in 6 days. [dx.com 2016]
2009
The U.S. Congress passes the Recycle Military Bill, funding free prosthetics for wounded veterans. Sarif Industries wins the production contract, becoming the dominant force in the prosthetics market. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
On March 13, Omega Ranch officially begins operations. [dx.com 2016]
Massive defense budget cuts in the UK, U.S., Germany, and Russia leave many trained soldiers unemployed. The best recruits join Belltower. [dx.com 2016]
In response to global silence over Taiwan’s fall, Tibet declares independence. Chinese forces move in, crushing the rebellion within four days. Smuggled images later reveal many soldiers outfitted with prosthetics. [dx.com 2016]
2010
German scientists publish results of a groundbreaking study suggesting how information might be encoded in neurons. [dx.com 2016]
Taiwanese rebels launch a final effort to overthrow Chinese occupation. Global news reports reveal squads of enhanced soldiers brutally crushing all resistance. [dx.com 2016]
Riots break out at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver as disabled athletes arrive en masse to protest IAAF regulations. [dx.com 2016]
2011
Darrow Industries releases "FittestXY" – a test detecting a rare genetic defect that prevents the body from accepting implants, sometimes leading to death. Previously, Darrow had developed the drug Neuropozyne to prevent implant rejection by the immune system. When this proved insufficient, Darrow committed to identifying the cause of deaths, resulting in FittestXY. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
Bluewater Global – America’s largest private military organization – is disbanded following a scandal that shakes the PMC (Private Military Company) industry. Belltower steps in to fill the vacuum in the military market. [dx.com 2016]
Mechanical prosthetics become increasingly widespread. Entrepreneur Haydon Suyong borrows 50 million euros from Hugh Darrow and opens a network of medical clinics to meet the specific needs of mechanically augmented patients. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
The Internet 2 hub is relocated to underground labs in Area 51. [Box]
2012
As part of the final withdrawal strategy from Iraq, the US military deploys a unit of prosthetically enhanced soldiers to the most dangerous conflict zones. Public opinion begins to recognize the benefits of modern prosthetics. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
The Human Brain Project publishes the first brain map showing neuron populations involved in complex phenomena such as reminiscence and future simulation. [dx.com 2016]
Germany boycotts the London Summer Olympics and sends its athletes to compete in the Paralympics instead. Picus Communications broadcasts competitions featuring augmented athletes and records high viewership. [dx.com 2016]
2013
The fiftieth clinic for mechanically augmented individuals opens in New Delhi. It receives 50,000 patients in its first week. At the opening ceremony, Haydon Suyong names his clinic network “L.I.M.B. International.” [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
The South American Economic Coalition (SEAC) is formed, headquartered in Buenos Aires. [dx.com 2016]
Augmented Combat Challenge (ACC) – a new form of combat sport – emerges as an underground movement in Asia. Within a year, it is recognized as a legal sport in 12 countries, with bets placed both online and in Vegas. [dx.com 2016]
2014
Brian Nittle becomes the first person with Down syndrome to lead an almost normal life, thanks to a brain implant that stimulates parts of his brain, significantly enhancing natural cognitive function. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
The Vilama Caldera volcanic complex in Argentina erupts unexpectedly, covering large areas of Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia in scorching ash. Over 100,000 people perish. Augmented individuals play a key role in rescue operations. The disaster has long-term global economic and environmental effects. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
The International Olympic Committee considers rule changes to allow augmented athletes to compete. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
Adam Jensen is accepted into the Detroit police department. [dx.com 2016]
2015
Rumors emerge that several countries are experimenting with new technologies to enhance intelligence via implants. Military personnel and counterintelligence officers are the first users. Leaks originate from Asia and Europe. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
Following the passing of the Green River Bill, FEMA and the NSA receive extraordinary powers in case of social unrest due to the impending energy crisis. [dx.com 2016]
After terrorist attacks on oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, the world plunges into a severe energy crisis. The US Congress passes the Green River Energy Bill to open previously protected oil shale reserves in Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming. Augmented veterans participate in hazardous drilling operations and receive top pay. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
An incident in Earth's orbit results in the death of a corporate shuttle crew. Officially blamed on pilot error, detailed information is never released. Rumors circulate about a Chinese military presence in space. [dx.com 2016]
2016
A Chinese pilot with a damaged intelligence-enhancing implant is captured by the US military. Scientists begin reverse-engineering the chip. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
The Singularity Faith of the Machine God (SFMG) – a quasi-religious group advocating for augmentations – is officially registered as a church. Founded in 2011 in defiance of religious declarations branding augmentations as godless and profane. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
Construction of the Panchaea Project – a large-scale geoengineering experiment – begins in the Arctic and other oceans, financed by the UN and a corporate consortium to fight global warming via iron seeding. [dx.com 2016]
New elections in the Russian Federation signal dramatic changes as newly elected officials take power in a bloodless coup. The renamed United Federation of Russia asserts itself firmly on the global political stage. [dx.com 2016]
2017
Attempting to catch up with nations competing in developing intelligence-enhancing implants, the US military signs a classified, no-bid contract with Sarif Industries to produce new chips. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
Dallas declares itself a protected city-state. In the following years, other so-called fortress cities will emerge. [dx.com 2016]
Shanghai’s rapid urban expansion reaches saturation. Tai Yong Medical becomes the first company selected for the bold Upper City industrialization and city-building project. [dx.com 2016]
Australia declares independence, becoming the Republic of Australia. Six months later, New Zealand becomes an associated state. [dx.com 2016]
Canada introduces the Paulsen Program – a gradual plan to strengthen borders and military capacity in response to economic pressure from the US. The most controversial aspect is the forced nationalization of rich oil sands deposits to ensure energy independence, escalating tensions between the US and Canada. [dx.com 2016]
The first documents regarding the Aquinas Project emerge. [Box]
2018
Adam Jensen joins the Detroit SWAT team. [dx.com 2016]
Paul Denton is born. [DX Bible]
The International Space Station is formally transferred to the US Air Force Space Command. In response, China's Shenlong space platform is immediately militarized. [dx.com 2016]
Japan’s economy undergoes a major crisis. Over the next three years, the nation experiences radical changes in governmental and corporate structures in an attempt to prevent collapse. [dx.com 2016]
Picus Group launches its four-hundredth communication satellite and opens a new virtual channel for the Chinese bloc, giving it the longest global reach of any entertainment and news network worldwide. [dx.com 2016]
A security breach at Malaysia’s Omega Ranch lab results in the outbreak of a modified H5N1 avian flu variant, spreading across the country and killing hundreds of thousands. Versalife and its corporate partners sever all ties with the facility. [dx.com 2016]
Zofie Ruzicka becomes the first female president of the Czech Republic. Over the next nine years, her vision of turning the nation into a global power through economic means leads to a new era of prosperity and attracts numerous tech, medical, and financial corporations. [dx.com 2016]
2019
Belltower Associates launches its new augmentation program, Plan Infinity, offering enhancements for free as long as the soldier remains in their ranks. Despite criticism of exploitative practices, the program is highly successful and becomes a standard procedure. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
Haydon Suyong repays the last million euros of his original debt to Hugh Darrow, while opening the 125th international L.I.M.B. clinic in Utah. [dx.com 2016]
The NuChrist Initiative emerges – a Christian group that supports and promotes cloning, mechanical enhancement, and biotechnology. Despite protests from traditional Christians, the movement triples its membership in one year. [sarif 2011]
Omega Ranch is decontaminated and closed. It is quietly placed under United Nations oversight. [dx.com 2016]
A scandal shocks the world when a contestant on the highest-rated quiz show is caught using an intelligence-enhancing brain implant. It is later revealed he was dismissed from Sarif Industries in 2018. [dx.com 2016]
2020
Antoine Thisdale – A 100% natural human working at a shale refinery in Utah loses his job to stronger, more efficient augments. Thisdale goes to court to fight for the right to have his limbs amputated and replaced with prosthetics. After a year-long battle, he wins the case. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
Millionaire Hugh Darrow fires all research staff and begins selling off Darrow Industries' satellite facilities. This sparks widespread speculation about his plans to retire early. [dx.com 2016]
The California Secessionist Movement narrowly loses a public referendum. [dx.com 2016]
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police come under investigation after using deadly force to stop a horde of American economic refugees (referred to as "Snowbacks") at the Montana–British Columbia border near Roosville. RCMP officers are eventually cleared of any wrongdoing, which fuels existing tensions between the U.S. and Canada. [dx.com 2016]
2021
The U.S. Supreme Court, following Thisdale’s victory, rules that mechanical augmentation is a constitutional right. Bill Taggart forms the anti-augmentation group Humanity Front, headquartered in Utah. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
In a secret deal with the United Nations, without public oversight, Hugh Darrow purchases Omega Ranch. A new team of scientists moves in before Christmas. [dx.com 2016]
Construction of the upper city project in Shanghai is completed. Three islands in the Chongming District are linked, and Hengsha Island becomes dependent on the Tai Yong Medical corporation. [dx.com 2016]
Belltower Associates becomes the world’s largest private military contractor. [dx.com 2016]
In a last-ditch effort to stop economic collapse, Japanese Prime Minister Ataru Moroboshi implements a "neo-sakoku" policy, nearly closing the country’s borders—similar to Japan’s historical isolationist period from the 17th to 19th centuries. [dx.com 2016]
The Czech Republic’s economic boom, combined with tax incentives for augmented workers, transforms Prague into a transit hub for contract workers traveling between Eastern Europe and the EU. However, housing shortages for these short-term residents become a growing issue. [dx.com 2016]
2022
Despite protests from Humanity Front, the first L.I.M.B. clinic in Brazil—and the 359th worldwide—opens. [sarif 2011] [dx.com 2016]
2023
Five-year-old Paul is selected as a test subject and is cloned multiple times. [DX Bible]
Border clashes occur on the outskirts of El Paso between the Texas National Guard and the Mexican military. Mexico eventually retreats. Taking advantage of the situation, Russian Federation agents launch a raid into Mexico. [dx.com 2016]
The Czech government hires The Santeau Group, a European construction giant, to build temporary housing on the outskirts of Prague. The site is named Utulek Complex.
2024
Sir Roger St. John-Ffolkes officially steps down as CEO of Belltower Associates, handing control over to his sons Luther and Andrew. In truth, he had been a figurehead for the past decade. [dx.com 2016]
2025
Quebec pushes for a new independence referendum, but Canada’s parliament resists. Without public support, the separatist movement collapses. [dx.com 2016]
The Juggernaut Collective makes its debut on the hacker scene by hijacking atmospheric processors used by a popular weather artist in Paris, ruining an event sponsored by Page Industries. [dx.com 2016]
Rising African pop star NyAshia Akim is severely injured in a terrorist attack in Lagos. Her songs about growing up in impoverished, plague-stricken Nigeria win hearts around the world. [dx.com 2016]
2026
In response to increasing competition and a shrinking market, Sarif Industries forms an internal security team to protect its research and staff, headed by former SWAT officer Adam Jensen. [sarif 2011]
Adam Jensen resigns from the Detroit Police Department after a failed mission and becomes corporate security specialist at Sarif Industries. [dx.com 2016]
In the face of multiple terrorist attacks, the United Nations begins discussions on forming new supranational counter-terrorism forces. [dx.com 2016]
2027
At the International Harmony Awards in Los Angeles, NyAshia Akim reveals the prosthetic she received after being severely injured in the 2025 Lagos bombing. Her new album wins multiple awards. [sarif 2011]
The events of Deus Ex: Human Revolution begin. [dx.com 2016]
Hugh Darrow transmits a signal from Panchaea that triggers the so-called Incident. Augmented individuals suffer psychotic breaks and attack others, causing the deadliest massacre in human history. Densely populated, augmentation-friendly cities are hit hardest. [dx.com 2016]
In December, Adam Jensen's body is recovered from the wreckage of the Hyron Project in Panchaea. It is secretly retrieved by an Illuminati-controlled rescue team and sent to a hidden facility in the Baltic Sea for identification and study. [dx.com 2016]
In Prague, augmented bodyguard Zofie Ruzicka goes berserk during the Incident, driving a limousine into the Vltava River, killing herself and the President. Her death marks a turning point for the Czech government, which begins systematically repealing or annulling pro-augmentation laws. [dx.com 2016]
Rescue teams in the Arctic Sea near Panchaea recover David Sarif. Hugh Darrow, Zhao Yun Ru, and Bill Taggart are listed as missing and presumed dead. By mid-November, only one rescue team remains, and global attention shifts elsewhere. [dx.com 2016]
2028
Tests show minimal success with clone experiments, and Paul Denton’s mother is implanted with a JC embryo. [DX Bible]
In response to the global crisis caused by the Incident, the U.S. rushes to pass the Taggart Act, a law regulating the mechanical augmentation industry. It introduces a strict classification and licensing system, requiring all augmentation products to receive official certification before being sold. The Taggart Act applies only to mechanical enhancement products and the companies that manufacture them. To cope with rising violence and racism towards augmented individuals, governments worldwide begin enacting legislation to "protect" their augmented citizens. Disturbingly, many new regulations fail to recognize augmented people as victims of the Incident, leading to the formation of grassroots support groups. In July, these groups unite under the name Augmented Rights Coalition (ARC). Talos Rucker becomes the leader. [dx.com 2016]
Heavily impacted by the Taggart Act and various local laws and embargoes, the mechanical augmentation industry begins to collapse. As a result, the black market thrives, and criminal organizations profit from it. [dx.com 2016]
Upon returning to the United States, Megan Reed accepts a position at VersaLife and moves to San Francisco to start a new life. Her first project, titled "Orchid", is purportedly a cure for AIDS, but it heavily relies on the work she did at Sarif Industries before the Incident. [dx.com 2016]
The new anti-augmentation government in Prague cancels its contract with The Santeau Group and takes control of the Utulek Complex, declaring it will now serve as a permanent housing facility for unlicensed augmented individuals. Hundreds of augmented citizens are moved there, and the complex soon gains the nickname Golem City. [dx.com 2016]
Reports about Belltower Associates’ involvement in human trafficking spread globally after The Collective and a group of hacker-activists expose details about a supposed secret complex near the Spratly Islands. In light of this, and after losing one-third of its crew due to the Incident, the company begins to decline. [dx.com 2016]
Sales of weapons and augmentations on the black market reach unprecedented levels. Simultaneously, local intelligence agencies struggle to stop a series of high-profile attacks worldwide. Blaming their failure on a lack of international intelligence sharing, the UN calls for the creation of Task Force 29, an integrated counter-terrorism intelligence and response team overseen by Interpol. Joseph Manderley is appointed to lead it. [dx.com 2016]
In response to growing rumors about mistreatment and abuse leaking from the Utulek Complex, Talos Rucker decides to relocate there, making it the main headquarters of the Augmented Rights Coalition. [dx.com 2016]
After the death of the CEO of Tai Yong Medical Corporation, the company retreats from the public eye but suddenly announces the creation of a groundbreaking technology: a Suppressor Chip that, when implanted in augmented individuals, makes them "safe again". Several countries immediately add the chip implant to their anti-augmentation legislation. [dx.com 2016]
In Alaska, an augmented man matching the description of Adam Jensen wakes from a coma at a rehabilitation center run by the World Health Organization. His memory of who he is and how he got there is initially unclear, but within a few weeks, Adam Jensen's name will be added to the official list of survivors from Panchaea. [dx.com 2016]
2029
The events of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided begin. [dx.com 2016]
JC Denton is born. Scientists complete work on embryonic incubators, accelerating research into nano-augmentations. [DX Bible]
In London, Belltower Associates quietly sells its special forces division to an undisclosed buyer, fires most of its remaining augmented personnel, and changes its name to Tarvos Security Services. [dx.com 2016]
Heavily weakened by regulatory measures, canceled contracts, and anti-augmentation sentiment in Detroit, not to mention the prolonged recovery of its CEO and founder, Sarif Industries declares bankruptcy. Many of its assets are acquired by Tai Yong Medical, one of the few companies to survive the collapse of the industry. [dx.com 2016]
After regaining most of his memories, Adam Jensen escapes from the rehabilitation center, returns to Detroit, and re-establishes contact with Frank Pritchard. Together, they uncover a tracking device hidden within Jensen’s augmentations. They are contacted by The Collective, who request help in battling the Illuminati. [dx.com 2016]
In Detroit, Pritchard and Jensen encounter a street gang stealing military-grade augmentations from a closed Sarif Industries factory. Jensen's confrontation with the gang attracts the attention of Task Force 29, led by Christian Jarreau, who is also investigating the sale of the stolen augmentations. Impressed by Jensen's skills, Jarreau encourages him to apply for a position with Interpol. [dx.com 2016]
Dozens of people die in Prague when a bomb explodes in an exclusive hotel. Picus News reveals that government officials were meeting there, and points to the Augmented Rights Coalition as the prime suspect. Talos Rucker denies the accusation. Two months later, a second bomb explodes, this time at a police station. Task Force 29 opens a secret field office in Prague to investigate the attacks. [dx.com 2016]
In light of the ongoing humanitarian crisis involving augmented individuals, the UN Security Council works on the Human Restoration Act, aiming to address the status of augmented people worldwide. After many debates, both internal and public, a vote is scheduled for November. [dx.com 2016]
2030
A vaccine for AIDS is invented. [DX Bible]
A company based in Los Angeles, similar to VersaLife, also develops a cure for AIDS. However, shortly thereafter, an earthquake occurs (someone plants low-radioactive explosive charges along the fault line), destroying most of San Francisco and sinking all of Los Angeles and much of Southern California (south of Lompoc) into the ocean. The government focuses on helping California, which brings the state to the brink of bankruptcy. [DX Bible]
Scientists attempt to obtain samples of the 1918 flu virus from bodies buried under the Arctic ice. The virus escapes control, causing a pandemic of antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis, which affects developing countries, especially India (in search of a cure, India joins China). By the end of the 1930s, the plague spreads worldwide, reducing the global population to a level smaller than it was a century ago. VersaLife's genetic engineering laboratory significantly contributes to combating these plagues while simultaneously making unimaginable profits and gaining influence on the international stage. [DX Bible]
1931
The state of Utah reveals its intention to secede from the United States, declaring its independence and annexing what remains of Arizona and Nevada. Texas follows Utah's lead. The states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming form the "Northwest Secessionist Forces" (NSF), the precursor to the NSF (National Secessionist Forces). All of these efforts fail, and the would-be secessionists are pushed to the margins of society. Military oversight is maintained in some of these states. [DX Bible]
The Russian-Mexican Union, emboldened by a prosperous economy based on a stable drug distribution network within the U.S. and the weakening of the U.S., announces its intention to reclaim the state of Texas. Russian-Mexican forces take control of the southern part of the state. The front line runs north of Austin. The fighting continues for the next two decades. [DX Bible]
2034
The (approximately 5-year) research phase of the second generation of clones begins. [DX Bible]
2035
Paul and JC Denton's parents are killed in an assassination. JC is sent to a Swiss school. [DX Bible]
2036
Paul Denton begins a 4-year university education. [DX Bible]
2040
Paul Denton joins UNATCO. [DX Bible]
2044
Common sensory centers in the brain are detected. [DX Bible]
2046
VersaLife begins work on an antidote for the Gray Death – Ambrosia. [DX Bible]
2047
JC Denton finishes school in Switzerland. [DX Bible]
2049
Majestic 12 succeeds in forcing all brain neurons to cooperate with nanoimplants. [DX Bible]
2050
Paul Denton receives an offer to undergo nanocell implants, and the experiment is successful; work on clones is halted, and most of them are removed. [DX Bible]
2051
JC Denton joins UNATCO and is offered nanoaugmentation implants. [DX Bible]
2052
Deus Ex begins.
JC Denton successfully undergoes nanoaugmentation and starts active service. [DX Bible]
2072
Deus Ex: Invisible War begins.
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