2494

2494 was a year in the 2490s in the 25th century.

January
January
 * The patrolling UNSC Callisto performs a routine inspection of a colonial vessel. It goes tragically awry, shots are fired, and colonists are killed.

March
March 2
 * Three UNSC Destroyers confront the insurgent-controlled UNSC Callisto in the 26 Draconis System at the culmination of the Callisto Incident. It is effectively the beginning of the Insurrection.

April
April 14
 * The Sangheili Rojka 'Kasaan is born on Glyke.

June
June
 * Rebels under the leadership of ex-United Nations Space Command Marine Colonel Robert Watts, perpetrated a series of attacks in the Eridanus System.

December
December
 * The government of Eridanus-II call for aid to help contain the growing rebel situation.