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** {{Precursors}} begin to appear.



*** Might possibly have been influenced by the {{Precursors}}.

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*** Might possibly have been influenced by the {{Precursors}}.
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** Approx. [[PhlebotinumKilledTheDinosaurs 65 million years ago, an object (a meteor, comet, spaceship or war caused by the ultraterrestrials) crashes on Earth, killing off the dinosaurs]]... except in [[LostWorld certain hidden places]].

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** Approx. [[PhlebotinumKilledTheDinosaurs 65 million years ago, an object (a meteor, comet, spaceship comet or war caused by the ultraterrestrials) spaceship) crashes on Earth, killing off the dinosaurs]]... except in [[LostWorld certain hidden places]].
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*** An {{Ultraterrestrial|s}} civilization exist alongside them.
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*** An {{Ultraterrestrial|s}} civilization (of terran origin) exist alongside them.

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*** An {{Ultraterrestrial|s}} civilization (of terran origin) exist alongside them.
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** At some point, an {{Alien Non-Interference Clause}} is enabled in space, preventing more aliens from coming to Earth -- except for criminals and castaways. Ex: ''Film/MenInBlack.''

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** At some point, an {{Alien Non-Interference Clause}} AlienNonInterferenceClause is enabled in space, preventing more aliens from coming to Earth -- except for criminals and castaways. Ex: ''Film/MenInBlack.''
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science doesn\'t \"believe\"


** The human race evolves.... or is [[AdamAndEvePlot created by someone]] [[TheMonolith or something]]. (Note: science currently believes that mankind evolved somewhere between 150,000 BC and 50,000 BC, so ''actually'' setting something 1 million years ago will get you flak from academics.)

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** The human race evolves.... or is [[AdamAndEvePlot created by someone]] [[TheMonolith or something]]. (Note: science currently believes current scientific theories state that mankind evolved somewhere between 150,000 BC and 50,000 BC, so ''actually'' setting something 1 million years ago will get you flak from academics.)
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** But the colonies may [[TheWarOfEarthlyAggression fight for independence]]. Ex. ''{{Gundam}}''

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** But the colonies may [[TheWarOfEarthlyAggression fight for independence]]. Ex. ''{{Gundam}}''
''Franchise/{{Gundam}}''
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** A [[TheFederation interstellar government]] almost always forms, with humanity as a major member.

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** A An [[TheFederation interstellar government]] almost always forms, with humanity as a major member.
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** Humanity [[AscendToAHigherPlaneofExistence evolves into a higher state of being]]. Ex: ''[[BabylonFive Babylon 5]]''

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** Humanity [[AscendToAHigherPlaneofExistence evolves into a higher state of being]]. Ex: ''[[BabylonFive Babylon 5]]''
''Series/BabylonFive''
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Removing wick to Did Not Do The Research per rename at TRS.


** The human race evolves.... or is [[AdamAndEvePlot created by someone]] [[TheMonolith or something]]. (Note: science currently believes that mankind evolved somewhere between 150,000 BC and 50,000 BC, so ''actually'' setting something 1 million years ago will get you [[DidNotDoTheResearch flak from academics]].)

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** The human race evolves.... or is [[AdamAndEvePlot created by someone]] [[TheMonolith or something]]. (Note: science currently believes that mankind evolved somewhere between 150,000 BC and 50,000 BC, so ''actually'' setting something 1 million years ago will get you [[DidNotDoTheResearch flak from academics]].academics.)
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** But the colonies may fight for independence. Ex. ''{{Gundam}}''

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** But the colonies may [[TheWarOfEarthlyAggression fight for independence.independence]]. Ex. ''{{Gundam}}''
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** At some point, A {{Alien Non-Interference Clause}} is enabled in space, preventing more aliens from coming to Earth -- except for criminals and castaways. Ex: ''Film/MenInBlack.''

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** At some point, A an {{Alien Non-Interference Clause}} is enabled in space, preventing more aliens from coming to Earth -- except for criminals and castaways. Ex: ''Film/MenInBlack.''
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** WorldWarOne and WorldWarTwo occur. Reckless time travel around this point is almost guaranteed to make sure that [[GodwinsLawOfTimeTravel Hitler wins]].

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** WorldWarOne and WorldWarTwo occur. Reckless time travel around this point is [[NiceJobBreakingItHero almost guaranteed to make sure that that]] [[GodwinsLawOfTimeTravel Hitler wins]].




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*** Of course, an AlternateHistory where Hitler wins might just pop up anyway without any 'helpful' time-travellers messing around with things.
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* '''The Recent Past'''
** The Industrial Revolution both enables {{Steampunk}} technology and / or makes sure that any lingering hints of magic that hadn't disappeared during the Dark Ages [[TheMagicGoesAway has gone away now]] or is going deep into TheMasquerade.
** WorldWarOne and WorldWarTwo occur. Reckless time travel around this point is almost guaranteed to make sure that [[GodwinsLawOfTimeTravel Hitler wins]].
*** Oh, and [[HitlersTimeTravelExemptionAct don't bother trying to assassinate Hitler to prevent this either, clever dick; you'll just make things worse]]. ''Trust us on this.''
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** The setting of most {{dystopia}}n stories. Ex. ''Literature/BraveNewWorld''
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Lost Magic is a work, not a trope


** Advanced civilizations such as {{Atlantis}} may have existed, but were wiped out before recorded history. Often a source of LostTechnology or LostMagic.

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** Advanced civilizations such as {{Atlantis}} may have existed, but were wiped out before recorded history. Often a source of LostTechnology or LostMagic.LostTechnology.
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** Humanity explores the universe, encountering aliens and getting into interstellar wars. Ex. ''StarTrek.''

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** Humanity explores the universe, encountering aliens and getting into interstellar wars. Ex. ''StarTrek.''Franchise/StarTrek.''
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** The human race evolves.... or is [[AdamAndEvePlot created by someone]] [[TheMonolith or something]].

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** The human race evolves.... or is [[AdamAndEvePlot created by someone]] [[TheMonolith or something]]. (Note: science currently believes that mankind evolved somewhere between 150,000 BC and 50,000 BC, so ''actually'' setting something 1 million years ago will get you [[DidNotDoTheResearch flak from academics]].)
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** The {{Precursors}} begin to appear.

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** The {{Precursors}} begin to appear.



*** Might possibly have been influenced by {{Precursors}}.

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*** Might possibly have been influenced by {{Precursors}}.
the {{Precursors}}.



** Approx. [[PhlebotinumKilledTheDinosaurs 65 million years ago, an object (a meteor, comet, spaceship or war) crashes on Earth, killing off the dinosaurs]]... except in [[LostWorld certain hidden places]].

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** Approx. [[PhlebotinumKilledTheDinosaurs 65 million years ago, an object (a meteor, comet, spaceship or war) war caused by the ultraterrestrials) crashes on Earth, killing off the dinosaurs]]... except in [[LostWorld certain hidden places]].
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*** A human(oid) civilization exist alongside them.
** Approx. [[PhlebotinumKilledTheDinosaurs 65 million years ago, an object (a meteor, comet or spaceship) crashes on Earth, killing off the dinosaurs]]... except in [[LostWorld certain hidden places]].

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*** A human(oid) An {{Ultraterrestrial|s}} civilization (of terran origin) exist alongside them.
** Approx. [[PhlebotinumKilledTheDinosaurs 65 million years ago, an object (a meteor, comet comet, spaceship or spaceship) war) crashes on Earth, killing off the dinosaurs]]... except in [[LostWorld certain hidden places]].
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** First alien races begin to appear. Ex: [[DCUniverse Guardians of the Universe]], [[MarvelUniverse the Watchers]], the [[TheSpaceOdysseySeries Firstborns]].

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** First alien races The {{Precursors}} begin to appear. Ex: [[DCUniverse Guardians of the Universe]], [[MarvelUniverse the Watchers]], the [[TheSpaceOdysseySeries Firstborns]].appear.



*** A human(oid) civilization exist alongside them. Ex: The [[Anime/MonsterRancher Ancients]], [[KyoryuSentaiZyuranger Ancient Mankind]].

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*** A human(oid) civilization exist alongside them. Ex: The [[Anime/MonsterRancher Ancients]], [[KyoryuSentaiZyuranger Ancient Mankind]].
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When making a [[UniverseChronology timeline]] for a fictional universe, there are many SpeculativeFictionTropes that tend to pop up, especially if it is based on the real world. This list notes them in the order they (typically) appear. Its purpose is both to help with WorldBuilding, and to help when writing a {{CrossOver}}.

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When making a [[UniverseChronology timeline]] for a fictional universe, there are many SpeculativeFictionTropes that tend to pop up, especially if it is based on the real world. This list notes them in the order they (typically) appear. Its purpose is both to help with WorldBuilding, and to help when writing a {{CrossOver}}.
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*** The Big Bang may have created [[TheMultiverse multiple universes]]. Ex: ''CrisisOnInfiniteEarths''

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When making a [[UniverseChronology timeline]] for a fictional universe, there are many SpeculativeFictionTropes that tend to pop up, especially if it is based on the real world. This list notes them in the order they (typically) appear. Its purpose is both to help with WorldBuilding, or when writing a {{CrossOver}}.

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When making a [[UniverseChronology timeline]] for a fictional universe, there are many SpeculativeFictionTropes that tend to pop up, especially if it is based on the real world. This list notes them in the order they (typically) appear. Its purpose is both to help with WorldBuilding, or and to help when writing a {{CrossOver}}.



* '''Very Far Into the Future:''' (let's say, for the purposes of symmetry, One Million AD)

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* '''Very Far Into the Future:''' (let's say, for the purposes of symmetry, A.D. One Million AD)Million)



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** First alien races begin to appear. Ex: [[DCUniverse Guardians of the Universe]], [[MarvelUniverse the Watchers]], the [[TheSpaceOdysseySeries Firstborns]].


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** The dinosaurs evolve.
*** A human(oid) civilization exist alongside them. Ex: The [[Anime/MonsterRancher Ancients]], [[KyoryuSentaiZyuranger Ancient Mankind]].
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*** Though if mankind survives, they may [[AndManGrewProud rebuild civilization at some point]].

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*** Though if mankind humanity survives, they may [[AndManGrewProud rebuild civilization at some point]].



** A [[TheFederation interstellar government]] almost always forms, with Mankind as a major member.

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** A [[TheFederation interstellar government]] almost always forms, with Mankind humanity as a major member.
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** At some point, A {{Alien Non-Interference Clause}} is enabled in space, preventing more aliens from coming to Earth -- except for criminals and castaways. Ex: ''MenInBlack.''

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** At some point, A {{Alien Non-Interference Clause}} is enabled in space, preventing more aliens from coming to Earth -- except for criminals and castaways. Ex: ''MenInBlack.''Film/MenInBlack.''
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Moving Prime Directive examples that fit Alien Non-Interference Clause to that trope. Moving examples that fit Obstructive Code Of Conduct to that trope.


** At some point, A PrimeDirective is enabled in space, preventing more aliens from coming to Earth -- except for criminals and castaways. Ex: ''MenInBlack.''

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** At some point, A PrimeDirective {{Alien Non-Interference Clause}} is enabled in space, preventing more aliens from coming to Earth -- except for criminals and castaways. Ex: ''MenInBlack.''
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** Witch Hunts (and/or the [[TheMagicGoesAway the magic going away]]) cause supernatural beings to either leave for a MagicalLand or [[TheMasquerade hide their existence]] from normal humans.

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** Witch Hunts (and/or the [[TheMagicGoesAway the magic going away]]) cause supernatural beings to either leave for a MagicalLand or [[TheMasquerade hide their existence]] from normal humans.
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*** Though if mankind survives, they may [[AndManGrewProud rebuild civilzation at some point]].

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*** Though if mankind survives, they may [[AndManGrewProud rebuild civilzation civilization at some point]].

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