YE 42 is the current in-character year. It began on January 1, 2020.

The Kuvexian War enters its fifth and deadliest year. In the aftermath of the Kuvexian Invasion of YE 41, the Kikyo Sector is thrown into chaos as the Star Army of Yamatai and other military forces struggle to defend their planets without sacrificing their remaining starships to the massive enemy fleet, and space travel is plagued by Kuvexian piracy. As Kuvexian settlers set up on the captured worlds, they are undermined by insurgencies led by fighters and citizens stuck behind enemy lines…

• After getting a large munition in a salvage giveaway, Star Army clerk Aera Maren destroys a Kuvexian ship with it¹⁾.
• The First Expeditionary Fleet re-establishment is in full swing, the YSS Tokyo is completed and begins shakedown and space trials.

• 20th Anniversary of the foundation of the Star Army of Yamatai in YE 22.
• 10-Year review for Nibasha-Class Heavy Freighter, Courier 2B Star Army Freighter, Chiaki-class (1B) Escort Destroyer, Hayai-Class Gunboat
• Planned retirement of Ketsurui-Chinomai Minori

These are some new technologies that debuted in YE 42.

• Heitan-Class (1B) Carrier
• Isolated Computer Pad Ks-G2-E4200 Replaces Ks-G2-E3100
• Ke-S3-F4200 Hanger Deck Package