2530


 * The UNSC colony of Eridanus II is destroyed by the Covenant.


 * Rani Sobeck is born.


 * Jake Courage's photo exhibit Killing Time wins the John Pilger prize.


 * Thrust assemblies are replaced on the UNSC Spirit of Fire from the scuttled UNSC destroyer Calcutta


 * January 30th: Kat-320 is born on Monastir, New Harmony.


 * October 20th: Michael "Mickey" Crespo is born in Crisium City, Naniwa, on Luna.


 * December 24th: The Battle of Groombridge-1830 takes place, resulting in a costly UNSC victory.