2242

The year 2242 is the current year in the Galactic Civilizations universe and is when the campaign and tutorial are set.

Events

 * The Terran Remnant settles on the planet Refuge to rebuild the shattered Human civilization. (see Tutorial)
 * The Terran Alliance 1st Fleet returns from a pocket universe near Arcea and rallies the remnants of Humanity to retake Earth.
 * The restrengthened Terran Alliance liberate Arcea and the Arcea sector from the Drengin Empire. (see Arcea (mission))
 * The Terran Alliance secures the Thalan sector. (see Contingency (mission))
 * The Terran Alliance led by the 1st Fleet fight their way to Earth. Admiral D.L. Bradley utilizes a Precursor artifact on the T.A.S. Crusader to bring down the Precursor shield, freeing Earth and its forces. (see Return (mission))