The Void Century
The Void Century is the period ending 800 years ago in the One Piece manga that concealed a war involving an advanced civilization and ancient weapons.
First mentionedCh. 301, p. 1322 chapters reference it
Known from canon
6 factsRobin believes connecting the poneglyphs forms a single passage which records the Void Century.
Clover says when the Void Century ended 800 years ago the World Government came into existence.
Oden writes that they learned the Void Century, the meaning of the D. name, and the ancient weapons.
Vegapunk says during the Void Century there once was a highly advanced civilization that existed.
A caller claims Dr. Vegapunk is investigating the contents of the Void Century.
Characters explain the Void Century covered up a massive war and that culminated in ancient weapons tech.
Still unknown
4 questions- What happened during the Void Century?
- Why did the Ancient Kingdom create the three Ancient Weapons?
What is the true purpose of the poneglyphs from the Void Century?
What role did the D. clan play in the Void Century?
Best explanation right now
All theoriesCHURCHWARD'S "SACRED SYMBOLS OF MU" REVEALS THE GREAT KINGDOM'S NAME, THE "D" MYSTERY, AND THE END OF ONE PIECE
3 cited sources
Timeline of mentions
6 key chapters- Robin explains the Rio Poneglyph First mentionCh. 301, p. 13
- Clover links it to World GovernmentCh. 395, p. 6
- Oden records learning the Void CenturyCh. 967, p. 16
- Vegapunk describes advanced civilizationCh. 1066, p. 3
- Caller reports Vegapunk researchCh. 1078, p. 9
- Characters describe war in Void CenturyCh. 1125, p. 14