The 42 years from 2583 to 2525 are chronicled in some detail in the lore.
Though yeah, none of our characters would've been there for it unless they're specifically roleplayed as being over 40 and having been around for it :)
As for the chronicles, they are considered official lore, authorized by the new owners. Mostly written by a few volunteers I think, though some of it may be leftovers from the original writers.
The owners do occasionally elevate a piece of fan-fiction to official lore, but as far as I know, it's only happened with a few pieces.
Though yeah, none of our characters would've been there for it unless they're specifically roleplayed as being over 40 and having been around for it :)
As for the chronicles, they are considered official lore, authorized by the new owners. Mostly written by a few volunteers I think, though some of it may be leftovers from the original writers.
The owners do occasionally elevate a piece of fan-fiction to official lore, but as far as I know, it's only happened with a few pieces.