Timeline (Arrow to the Moon)

1994 - Gregory Bennett founds the Artemis Society

March 14th, 1995 - Several mysterious investors are given a run-down on the Project by Bennett. After some deliberation, they offer to give 5 Billion American Dollars in donations, in return for being upon the first tourist craft to the Moon.

May 8th, 1995 - Discussion with Lockheed-Martin result in the Titan rocket becoming the main vehicle for the Artemis Project. It is also determined, however, that the first manned mission will be done through NASA's shuttle fleet, to prevent any loss of life.

June 12th, 1995 - The Selene Project is announced. Probes would be sent to the Moon on to retrieve Lunar samples, then return to Earth.

February 21st, 1996 - Selene 1 launches without any problems. It would return with over 4 pounds of Lunar rock, which would then exceed the revenue expectations of the Board.

March 2nd, 1996 - The Artemis Project is officially endorsed by President Bill Clinton, which aids in further investment.

July 6th, 1996 - George Bennett and other managers of the Project reach a consensus that the lunar base should be built within one of the major craters, specifically its wall, or within any lava-tubes that may exist. Also, the Selene Program has been extended to eight missions from its original 2.

August 17th, 1996 - Selene 2 launchs from Cape Canaveral. It lands upon the surface of the Moon, but fails to respond to commands after that point. Lunar Probes are checked repeatedly before launch from then on as a result.

November 30th, 1996 - Selene 3 lands in the Crater Copernicus and takes photographs of the surounding area, while also taking a 8 pound sample of lunar rocks. Revenues begin to skyrocket, while the Lunar Resources Company begins researching into possible uses for the lunar soil.