A bit of history

Here is a detailed and cohesive timeline of all events taking place in the story, from the Muman War up to the moment right before our story begins. A lot of info will be revealed later in the story but here is a general overview.

This timeline details the historical and recent events that set the stage for the story as a whole.

Enjoy :)

I. The Ancient Past: Wars, The First Five, and Canman's Origins (2100 - 2130 AD)

* January 1, 2100: The Muman War officially begins.

* During the Muman War (and the Shadow Invasion): The Shadow Invasion also takes place where an army of alien monsters called the shadowclan invade the earth to convert it for their dark god Umbra, led by the Baron

During this period, the legendary First Five (comprising The Mind, Starfighter, Terrapin, Queen of Hearts, and Mystic Knight) emerge. They make the ultimate sacrifice to stop the Shadow Invasion and simultaneously bring an end to the Muman War. Their heroic actions become a source of inspiration for future generations.

* January 20, 2100: The Muman War concludes, having lasted 20 days.

* Late January 2100: Cammy Hampton (who will later become Canman) is born a Muman, shortly after the Muman War's end. Following the war, Mumans are officially outlawed by the government.

In this same year, the Lost Light cult is formed. They are a group dedicated to worshipping the Shadowclan and pray for their rearrival. They follow a prophesy which is said to happen in the next 50 years.

* Approx. 2118: Tired of the restrictions imposed on Mumans, Cammy Hampton runs away from his home in Canary City, North Commonwealth and begins his career as the vigilante Canman.

* Approx. 2119: After approximately one year of vigilante work, Canman gains significant recognition as a powerful figure, on par with established vigilantes like Hawk Knight and Captain Rocket.

* Approx. 2120: Milten Morningstar (Head of Milten Industries), makes his first approach to Canman. Milten informs Canman of a refugee crisis unfolding in Yugoslavia. Canman intervenes, successfully saving the refugees, but this act results in him becoming an internationally wanted figure in Yugoslavia, causing an international incident.

* Approx. 2120: Canman battles Radioactive Man, a Yugoslavian agent attempting to apprehend him. Captain Rocket, a government-sanctioned hero, is dispatched by the Commonwealth government to apprehend both Canman and Radioactive Man.

Canman and Radioactive Man are forced to cooperate against Captain Rocket, leading to Radioactive Man feeling he owes Canman a significant debt. Canman then lays low for about a month.

* Approx. 2121: Milten Morningstar contacts Canman again, this time warning him of a cult attempting to summon a demon king to Earth. Canman comes out of hiding to confront this new threat.

* Approx. 2122: Canman teams up with Hawk Knight, and Captain Rocket to battle the demon king Megalo for the first time. They achieve a victory, but Megalo manages to escape to rebuild his power.

* Approx. 2122: Following Megalo's escape, Canman and Captain Rocket seek the help of Magika Daspell, a powerful Super and seer. They team up with Hawk Knight once more to fight and temporarily defeat Megalo.

* Approx. 2123: Thanks to Captain Rocket's persistent efforts and Canman's demonstrated heroics, the Commonwealth government officially recognizes Canman as a legitimate Super. He is subsequently included in the freshly formed Super Society along with new supers like Mr White, Major Payne, Forest Fire and Dr Woo.

* Approx. 2123: Canman's rivalry with Major Payne begins within the Super Society.

* Approx. 2125: Megalo returns and launches a devastating attack on the Super Society. The intense battle results in severe casualties, with half of the organization's then 69 members being killed. Canman confronts and finally defeats Megalo once and for all.

* Approx. 2125: Following his decisive victory over Megalo, Canman is appointed Head of the Super Society. Under his leadership, and with Major Payne growing closer to him, the Super Society expands to 109 members, achieving an all-time low in crime rates.

2129: Jake Murphy is born.

*2136: A meteorite crashes in the arctic and is taken by the Commonwealth government. It is revealed to be [redacted]

*2137:Mr E re-emerges and creates the Animal farm in [redacted]. Multiple people go missing soon after.

II. Recent Past: The Danger Squad Tragedy, Government Deals, and Cover-ups (Approx. 2140 - Early 2150 AD)

* Approx. 2140 - 2145: After going on a secret government mission, Captain Rocket realises the corruption of the Commonwealth government and forms a team of his own outside their control.

* During this broader incident, Captain Rocket creates the Danger Squad, which is led by Hawk Knight and includes Diamond Light, Blur, Claw, and Ace. He then travels around the world recruiting mumans like Stacya, Zack and Mr Biscuit to his cause . These mumans stay hidden in Commonwealth till this day.

* Ace betrays the team and brutally kills most of its members. Hawk Knight and Diamond Light are the sole survivors of this attack. Diamond Light finds reduge with her secret lover and disciple of Captain Rocket, Zack. No one other than them knows of this.

* Canman goes on a mission of his own, resulting in [redacted].

Canman's [redacted] contributes to 20 members quitting the Super Society and half of the organization turning against Canman. Major Payne argues for Canman's removal as Head, but the motion is rejected, and Canman retains his position, continuing to lead the Super Society for years until the present day.

* 2145 AD (5 years before present day): Miltron Labs pitches the use of laser gun technology to the Commonwealth government, but the proposal is rejected. In the same year, the nation of Yugoslavia invades the nation of Banapur, utilizing advanced technology.

On the same year, a scientist named Max is fired from Miltron labs for dangerous mutation experiments. He is last seen with Mr E.

*2146 AD (4 years before present day) Ronald Bump wins the Commonwealth elections and is president. The previous president, Boe Jiden, is arrested for [redacted] soon after.

Bump then initiates a ranking system for the Super Society based on Star level with 5 stars being the highest. The top 5 supers, Canman, Major Payne, Mr White, Forest Fire and Captain Rocket, are grouped into a team and called The Elite.

* 2147 AD (3 years before present day): Miltron Labs pitches the use of new rocket-based suits to the Commonwealth government, which is also rejected. In the same year, a rebellion erupts in Yugoslavia, but it is swiftly quelled by a group of government agents known as the "Rocket League".

On the same year, the first demonoid invasion since Megalo takes place in Amazon city. The Super Amazo, makes his debut but stopping it.

*2148 AD (2 years before present day): Max escapes Mr E's confinement and finds refuge in the Lost Light cult. He is revealed to be a key component in their prophesy. He is given the mission of finding potential hosts for the remains of the Baron to possess as his initiation ritual.

Captain Rocket hears of this from a spy of his and goes undercover to find the possible host before Max does.

*2149 AD (A year ago) The twenty supers who left the Super Society form the Vigilante League, a non government organisation in Emerald City, Commonwealth.

On the same year, a mysterious spaceship crash lands in a forest near [redacted]. A team of supers called the [redacted] are sent to investigate. They are never heard from again.

Again, on the same year, a swordsman known as Emperor battles [redacted] in [redacted] and is defeated. He is then captured by the super Society and taken to the Cage, Dr Whites state of the art muman prison...

Finally, in 2150.... our story begins...

More events to fill in some gaps here coming soon!