Journal

1988

January: The Dinyan-Yoyodyne Conglomerate (DYC), in actuality an Augment-led corporation, begins working with the People's Republic of China on fast-tracking the development of advanced spacecraft technology intended to be used in exploring, settling and marketing the resources of the solar system. An unidentified Augment leads a team of aero- and astronomical engineers in the design of the DY-50 class experimental transport, as DYC executives motivate China to begin building production and launch facilities in Xuhan province.

August: Based upon preliminary data from testing of the developing DY-50 class experimental transport, a DYC splinter team starts development of the DY-100 class transport.

January: DYC delivers final plans for the DY-50 class transport to China, along with testing data to verify its viability.