Mercurian Ring

The Mercurian Ring project began in 100 IY and was completed in 495 IY. The aim is a dyson ring, transforming the planet into a continuous ring around Sol that can be used to gather huge amounts of energy.

The construction of the ring was the largest project undertaken by the Empire and the majority of the population of Mercury's penal colonies were employed in the task. During construction the majority of the power generated by the ring went into its contniued construction and keeping the orbit stable.

Once the ring was finished the Last Insurrection ended over night, as imperial forces gained the ability to actively scan anywhere in the system, process that data and disintegrate identified threats remotely, all at the push of a button. It is because of this power that the conflict was given its name.

The completion of the ring ushered in a new era of total imperial control but also meant resistance became stronger and found new ways to avoid detection.