When does deep space exploration begin in The Black Hole? (2100 approx.)
Humanity develops the capability for extended missions beyond known space.
Open recordOverview
The Black Hole is set during an era of advanced human space exploration, where missions extend far beyond previously charted territory. Large vessels are capable of long duration travel, allowing crews to study deep space phenomena and search for new knowledge. This expansion increases both scientific opportunity and exposure to unknown risks.
The timeline is shaped by the disappearance of a major research vessel and its later rediscovery under unexpected conditions. The presence of a black hole introduces a unique environment that challenges both physics and human decision making. As exploration pushes further outward, encounters with extreme phenomena become more likely and more dangerous.
The events of 2130 represent a convergence of exploration, mystery, and survival. Crews must decide how to respond to incomplete information, unstable conditions, and the limits of technology. The timeline highlights the tension between scientific curiosity and the need for caution when confronting forces that cannot be fully controlled or understood.
Key Timeline Records
When is the USS Cygnus launched in The Black Hole? (2115 approx.)
A major scientific vessel begins a long duration research mission.
Open recordWhen does the Cygnus disappear in The Black Hole? (2120 approx.)
Contact is lost during deep space operations.
Open recordWhen does the USS Palomino mission occur in The Black Hole? (2130)
A returning mission passes through uncharted space.
Open recordWhen is the black hole discovered in The Black Hole? (2130)
A massive gravitational phenomenon is observed at close range.
Open recordWhen is the Cygnus rediscovered in The Black Hole? (2130)
The lost vessel is located under unusual circumstances.
Open recordWhen is the robot control system revealed in The Black Hole? (2130)
The ship is found operating with automated systems.
Open recordWhen does the final approach to the black hole happen in The Black Hole? (2130)
The mission reaches a critical decision point near the phenomenon.
Open recordFAQ
When does The Black Hole take place?
It is set around 2130 during a deep space exploration mission.
What is the central event?
The encounter with a black hole and the rediscovery of a lost vessel define the timeline.