26th century

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The 26th century (Gregorian Calendar) comprises the years 2501-2600.

Science Fiction set in the 26th Century

The Night's Dawn Trilogy books by Peter F. Hamilton, consisting of The Reality Dysfunction, The Neutronium Alchemist and The Naked God are set in the 26th century

The video and computer game Halo: Combat Evolved and its sequel, Halo 2, are set in the year 2552.

The TV show "Firefly" is set in the year 2517.

Miscellaneous entries

• In the early 2500s, humans make first contact with Pierson's Puppeteers in Larry Niven's Known Space universe.
• The year 2525 became prominent in 1969 when it was used in the Zager and Evans song In the Year 2525, which reached number 1 in the Billboard Charts for July 21. The song opens with the words "In the year 2525, If man is still alive, If woman can survive, They may find...".
• The computer game Starcraft: Brood War takes place in the early 26th Century.
• The NES game Super Spy Hunter takes place in 2525.