2953

Standard Earth Year (SEY): 2953 is the current year in Star Citizen's lore, with dates mapping to the real-life 2023.

January

 * 2953-01-20, the Red Festival begins, celebrating the Year of the Rooster. As is tradition, Red Envelopes have been hidden across Stanton.
 * 2953-01-02, The Nine Tails gang assaults Orison and take control of Inspiration Park. The Civilian Defense Force sends out a request for help in retaking the city.
 * 2953-01-03, The Civilian Defense Force successfully retake Orison having repelled Nine Tails from the city.

February

 * 2953-02-06, the Red Festival celebrations come to an end.

March

 * 2953-03-15, Stella Fortuna is celebrated throughout the 'verse.

April

 * 2953-04-21, Outlaw forces identified as XenoThreat attack a corporate convoy headed for the Terra system. The United Empire of Earth Navy dispatches an armed response with the Civilian Defense Force being raised to provide support.
 * 2953-04-22, The United Empire of Earth Navy's flagship the Aegis Javelin UEES War Hammer begins restocking at INS Jericho, while XenoThreat intercepts and destroys supply convoys destined for the ship. The Civilian Defense Force requests any available pilots to assist the UEE Navy.

May

 * 2953-05-02, XenoThreat are successfully pushed out of Stanton and back into Pyro.