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− | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Macartney,_1st_Earl_Macartney Lord Macartney]'s embassy to China. His ship, the | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Macartney,_1st_Earl_Macartney Lord Macartney]'s embassy to China. His ship, the Lion, becomes the first Western vessel to chart the Bay of Zhitao. Macartney refuses to perform the ritual obesiance, the kow tow, to the Emperor of China and the British expedition is forced to leave. |
− | [[William Laurence]] is promoted to lieutenant in the [[Royal Navy]]. He serves under Capt. [[Barstowe]] on [[HMS Shorewise | + | [[William Laurence]] is promoted to lieutenant in the [[Royal Navy]]. He serves under Capt. [[Barstowe]] on [[HMS Shorewise]]. |
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− | Early January: The [[HMS Reliant | + | Early January: The [[HMS Reliant]], under the command of Captain [[William Laurence]], captures the French frigate the [[Amitie]]. Shortly after the battle, a hardening [[dragon eggs|dragon egg]] is found aboard and is determined to be close to hatching. Due to the distance from the nearest British port, the crew of the ''Reliant'' draws lots to determine who should attempt to harness the dragonet and a young midshipman, [[Jonathan Carver]], is selected. |
Mid-January: The dragon egg found on board hatches and Midshipman Carver attempts to harness the dragonet. However, the dragon takes an interest in Laurence, who completes the harnessing by giving him the name [[Temeraire]]. Laurence transfers command of the ''Reliant'' to his Second Lieutenant, [[Thomas Riley]]. | Mid-January: The dragon egg found on board hatches and Midshipman Carver attempts to harness the dragonet. However, the dragon takes an interest in Laurence, who completes the harnessing by giving him the name [[Temeraire]]. Laurence transfers command of the ''Reliant'' to his Second Lieutenant, [[Thomas Riley]]. | ||
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Late January: The ''Reliant'' passes through a storm and a seaman, [[Gordon]], is washed overboard. Temeraire makes his first attempt at flying to rescue him, in which Laurence dangles himself upside down to pull Gordon from the churning sea. | Late January: The ''Reliant'' passes through a storm and a seaman, [[Gordon]], is washed overboard. Temeraire makes his first attempt at flying to rescue him, in which Laurence dangles himself upside down to pull Gordon from the churning sea. | ||
− | Early February: The ''Reliant'' ports at Funchal, [[Madeira]], and Laurence—accompanied by Riley—reports to his commanding officer, Admiral [[Croft]] of the [[HMS Commendable | + | Early February: The ''Reliant'' ports at Funchal, [[Madeira]], and Laurence—accompanied by Riley—reports to his commanding officer, Admiral [[Croft]] of the [[HMS Commendable]]. Waiting for further instructions on his new posting, Laurence sets up a meeting with Sir [[Edward Howe]], a foremost expert of dragons, who informs Laurence that Temeraire is a Chinese [[Imperial]]. After a week in port, Captain [[Portland]] of the British Aerial Corps arrives to attempt to transfer Temeraire’s captainship with a trained officer of the Corps. However, it fails and Portland directs Laurence to a transport on course to Dover. |
Late February: Laurence and Temeraire arrive at Dover and report to Chatham to receive their orders at [[Aerial Command]], which are to report to Kinloch Laggan for training. En route, they rest a night at Laurence’s family home of [[Wollaton Hall]], Nottinghamshire, forcing Laurence to confront both his father [[Lord Allendale]] and his childhood sweetheart [[Edith Galman]] about his new posting. After arriving at [[Loch Laggan covert]], Laurence and Temeraire begin their training under the supervision of the aging dragon [[Celeritas]], and make acquaintances with Captain Matthew [[Berkley]], Captain [[Catherine Harcourt]], and Captain [[Jeremy Rankin]]. Due to their familiarity with higher society, Laurence and Rankin make and early friendship. | Late February: Laurence and Temeraire arrive at Dover and report to Chatham to receive their orders at [[Aerial Command]], which are to report to Kinloch Laggan for training. En route, they rest a night at Laurence’s family home of [[Wollaton Hall]], Nottinghamshire, forcing Laurence to confront both his father [[Lord Allendale]] and his childhood sweetheart [[Edith Galman]] about his new posting. After arriving at [[Loch Laggan covert]], Laurence and Temeraire begin their training under the supervision of the aging dragon [[Celeritas]], and make acquaintances with Captain Matthew [[Berkley]], Captain [[Catherine Harcourt]], and Captain [[Jeremy Rankin]]. Due to their familiarity with higher society, Laurence and Rankin make and early friendship. | ||
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Early November: The [[Chinese Embassy]] arrives in search of Temeraire, whom they called Lung Tien Xiang. However, they find him—to their horror—in military service and companioned to Laurence. By the demand of Prince [[Yongxing]], brother of the [[Jiaqing Emperor]], Laurence and Temeraire are separated. | Early November: The [[Chinese Embassy]] arrives in search of Temeraire, whom they called Lung Tien Xiang. However, they find him—to their horror—in military service and companioned to Laurence. By the demand of Prince [[Yongxing]], brother of the [[Jiaqing Emperor]], Laurence and Temeraire are separated. | ||
− | Mid-November: A meeting between the Chinese Embassy, Admiral Barham, Admiral Powys, and Laurence occur in the board room of the Admiralty in London on the issue of Laurence’s captaincy over Temeraire. | + | Mid- November: A meeting between the Chinese Embassy, Admiral Barham, Admiral Powys, and Laurence occur in the board room of the Admiralty in London on the issue of Laurence’s captaincy over Temeraire. |
November 23: Laurence and Temeraire board the dragon transport [[HMS Allegiance|HMS ''Allegiance'']] to be taken to China. | November 23: Laurence and Temeraire board the dragon transport [[HMS Allegiance|HMS ''Allegiance'']] to be taken to China. | ||
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December 2: Napoleon defeats Russia and Austria at the [[Battle of Austerlitz]]. | December 2: Napoleon defeats Russia and Austria at the [[Battle of Austerlitz]]. | ||
− | + | December 25: Christmas. [[Sun Kai]] recites poetry by [[Lung Li Po]], initiating Temeraire's Chinese education. | |
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February 18: Chinese New Year. [[Feng Li]] attempts to murder William Laurence. | February 18: Chinese New Year. [[Feng Li]] attempts to murder William Laurence. | ||
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October 14: Prussia defeated at the [[Battle of Jena-Auerstadt]]. These battles are notable for the innovative uses that the French put their arieal corps to. Many of these innovation can be attributed to [[Lung Tien Lien]]'s influence over the French at this time. | October 14: Prussia defeated at the [[Battle of Jena-Auerstadt]]. These battles are notable for the innovative uses that the French put their arieal corps to. Many of these innovation can be attributed to [[Lung Tien Lien]]'s influence over the French at this time. | ||
− | + | November 4: In a series of surprise attacks on the road, Napoleon defeats the Russian army before it reaches Warsaw. Laurence leaves the Prussian army and heads for home. | |
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− | + | November 6 - 20: The [[Siege of Danzig]]. In comparison to the other towns sieged during the winter of 1806 by the French, Danzig is exceptional in that a large proportion of the garrison were able to escape the city and were not forced to give their parole to the French. Temeraire, and a group of around 20 feral dragons ferried approximately 15,000 men to a British Fleet stationed in the Baltic Sea. | |
December 18: Temeraire, [[Iskierka]] and a group of twenty feral dragons are attacked by a French patrol off the coast of Scotland as they arrive in Britain. | December 18: Temeraire, [[Iskierka]] and a group of twenty feral dragons are attacked by a French patrol off the coast of Scotland as they arrive in Britain. | ||
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Late July: The high command of the Sixth Coalition considers using poison to remove Napoleon's new-found aerial advantage but are won over by Laurence's proposition to win the dragon's hearts by implementing Temeraire and Perscitia's manifesto instead. Captain Poole, of the yellow reaper Fidelitas, suspecting that Laurence may attempt treason again, attempts to take him and Temeraire into custody. After a standoff with Granby, Poole draws his sword on Laurence only to discover that he has been appointed the supreme commander of the sixth Coalition's Aerial forces. | Late July: The high command of the Sixth Coalition considers using poison to remove Napoleon's new-found aerial advantage but are won over by Laurence's proposition to win the dragon's hearts by implementing Temeraire and Perscitia's manifesto instead. Captain Poole, of the yellow reaper Fidelitas, suspecting that Laurence may attempt treason again, attempts to take him and Temeraire into custody. After a standoff with Granby, Poole draws his sword on Laurence only to discover that he has been appointed the supreme commander of the sixth Coalition's Aerial forces. | ||
− | Late July/Early August: The Chinese Aerial legions return to the war, this time commanded by Zhao Lien, crossing the Caucasus mountains to reach the Allied army. After mediating fruitless negotiations between Napoleon and the Sixth Coalition, the Austrian | + | Late July/Early August: The Chinese Aerial legions return to the war, this time commanded by Zhao Lien, crossing the Caucasus mountains to reach the Allied army. After mediating fruitless negotiations between Napoleon and the Sixth Coalition, the Austrian Hapsburg Empire declares war on France. Around this time, Wellington and Roland cross the Pyrenees and invade southern France. |
August: Napoleon and his allies engage with the Coalition forces of Russia, Prussia, Britain, Austria and China at the [[Battle of Reichenbach]]. After many hours of fighting, whereupon the town is reduced to ruin, Napoleon is abandoned by the Inca and betrayed by the Tswana, leaving him defeated and captured, along with Lien, personally by Laurence and Temeraire. Following the battle, Napoleon is forced to abdicate the throne in favour of his eldest son and go into exile, along with Lien, to St Helena, as part of a peace treaty that is otherwise surprisingly lenient towards France. Laurence, during the proceedings, quickly realises that the Inca retreat was deliberately planned by Anhuarque and Talleyrand, who have collaborated with the Sixth Coalition (via Hammond and Metternich) to do so in order to secure a more favourable peace for France. | August: Napoleon and his allies engage with the Coalition forces of Russia, Prussia, Britain, Austria and China at the [[Battle of Reichenbach]]. After many hours of fighting, whereupon the town is reduced to ruin, Napoleon is abandoned by the Inca and betrayed by the Tswana, leaving him defeated and captured, along with Lien, personally by Laurence and Temeraire. Following the battle, Napoleon is forced to abdicate the throne in favour of his eldest son and go into exile, along with Lien, to St Helena, as part of a peace treaty that is otherwise surprisingly lenient towards France. Laurence, during the proceedings, quickly realises that the Inca retreat was deliberately planned by Anhuarque and Talleyrand, who have collaborated with the Sixth Coalition (via Hammond and Metternich) to do so in order to secure a more favourable peace for France. | ||
Late Autumn: Napoleon and Lien are exiled to the Atlantic island of St Helena. Ning decides to return to China to serve Prince Mianning, now the Daoguang Emperor (though Temeraire suspects she will find excuses to visit him). Laurence retires from the Royal Aerial Corps and considers his and Temeraire's future, whereupon the Celestial suggests that he enters Parliament as a member for one of the newly created Dragon constituencies. | Late Autumn: Napoleon and Lien are exiled to the Atlantic island of St Helena. Ning decides to return to China to serve Prince Mianning, now the Daoguang Emperor (though Temeraire suspects she will find excuses to visit him). Laurence retires from the Royal Aerial Corps and considers his and Temeraire's future, whereupon the Celestial suggests that he enters Parliament as a member for one of the newly created Dragon constituencies. |