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Century
25th century

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Years in the 2490s
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2491 was a year in the 2490s in the 25th century.

Events

January

January

• 48452-556-EPN644, a member of the Assembly, submits himself for vivisection by the humans, with the intent of sparking an interest in the long-dormant Orion Project.

January 29

• The Orion program is re-initiated.

After January 29

• Gladys Wilson volunteered for the ORION program after a year an a half of special forces, where her superior Aaron Lewis only accepted the transfer to get rid of her.

April

April 2

• The planet Onyx is discovered and first investigated in this year.

May

May 6

• A report is made on Onyx, the planet being recommended for colonization.

July

July 8

• The Jiralhanae Tartarus is born on Doisac.

Unknown

• Elias Carver publishes a set of theories known as the Carver Findings.
• The Assembly decides to have Onyx removed from the list of potential planets for colonization, due to the advanced alien technology present on the planet.
• The M99 Stanchion presumably enters production for service within the UNSC.
• The position of captain of the Spirit of Fire is transferred from Captain Rehkov to Captain Donald.

Circa 2491

These are events that are based around this year, and may not fall on this year specifically.
Between October 25 2490 to October 23 2492

• Rear Admiral Ned Rich is born.