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In the 25th century, the planet Earth, under a repressive government, had a population of 100 billion people, most of them living on floating islands. It was a highly polluted planet. (DW: Colony in Space)
The education system was highly accelerated at this point, students obtaining certificates in a vast range of disciplines by the age of ten. They are taught by machines for one hour a week. In comparison, a 20th century high school is like a nursery. (DW: The Web Planet)
Most Earth colonies during this time were "terrible places". (NA: Christmas on a Rational Planet)
By this time The Beatles were considered classical music, and a memorial theatre dedicated to them existed in Liverpool. (DW: The Chase)
Aspirin tablets were no longer in common use. (DW: The Web Planet)
Humanity has the ability to travel in hyperspace with such journeys being common and commercial. (NSA: Judgement of the Judoon)
Minor Events
- 2472: The ownership of Uxarieus, a Human colony, becomes disputed when the colonists claims are disputed by the Interplanetary Mining Corporation. (DW: Colony in Space')
- 2479: Construction of Terminal 13 of Elvis the King Spaceport on New Memphis begins. (NSA: Judgement of the Judoon)
- 2487: Terminal 13 of Elvis the King Spaceport on New Memphis opens amid turmoil in the Spaceport. (NSA: Judgement of the Judoon)
- 2493: Don Arco moves to the Justica System. (NSA: The Monsters Inside)
- 2493: UK-201, a Human spacecraft carrying Vicki Pallister, her father and Bennett, crashes on Dido. (DW: The Rescue)
Notable individuals
Vicki Pallister, companion of the First Doctor, was native to this era.
Nikki Jupiter, temporary companion of the Tenth Doctor was native to this era.