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' .\ \| |/ / ..\ \| \|/ |: . ._|_ .. . | \|/ \/ | _|_ .| . .: | \/ \ / |. | . . .| \ / \||| . . . _|_ .|||/ \__| \ . :. .|. ./ |__/ __| \_ . .. _/ |__ __| `-______-' |__ -,____ ____,- ---' `--- UNITED FEDERATION OF PLANETS R E S E A R C H E D A N D C O M P I L E D B Y J A M E S D I X O N * The Original Series * Novels * The Animated Series * Novelizations * The Films * Manuals & Blueprints * The Next Generation * Star Fleet Battles * Deep Space Nine * FASA * Voyager * LUG * Enterprise * SCE PLUS: Complete Stardating Enterprise Upgrades Enterprise Fatalities Alternate Timelines & Dating Systems Starship Histories & Registries Extensive Treknological Developments Stardate Analysis TERRANGLO LANGUAGE EDITION Official Use Only 0 Mark 0 R5Pc S T A R F L E E T C O M M A N D STAR FLEET HEADQUARTERS U N I T E D F E D E R A T I O N O F P L A N E T S James Dixon United Federation Historian Stardate 0410.08 to: All Divisions/UFP Personnel Planetary Agents, United Americas/Earth/Sol System 1. This Fandom ST Chronology (V17) is for the specific use of Terran personnel to familiarize themselves with the history of the United Federation of Planets. Unauthorized use or reproduction in part, without the written permission of Star Fleet or its planetary agents is prohibited. Complete reproduction is, however, granted, provided that all documents remain unaltered and are not sold for payment of any form (dollars, credits, gold-pressed latinum, antimatter etc.). Distribution is also forbidden on worlds where the prohibition of the Prime Directive is in full force. 2. Unlike previous commonly-available historic hardcopy references, the Fandom ST Chronology file endeavors to cover the Full spectrum of UFP history spanning over 30 Terran years of research including, though not restricted to: (a) audio/visual media (TOS, TAS, TMS, TNG, DS9, V, E) (b) hardcopy soft/hard cover references (c) blueprints and manuals (d) RPG materials (FASA, SFB); (e) internet data 3. Although not rated for intelligence data reliability, most Chronology entries are of Class A or B Reliability. Notable exceptions being referenced in the accompanying Notes. All entries are documented as of stardate 9001.01 (V3) to discourage revisionist disinformation (viz: Okuda Stratagem) and encourage the Vulcan IDIC philosophy. However, this does not exclude certain entries from occurring within alternate/parallel timelines. The reader is directed to cross-reference the call-letter code of each entry. To avoid confusion, technical order (TO) number blocks, authentication stardates, and amendment codes have all be omitted. 4. Chronology upgrades are generated on an annual basis incorporating all available data releases (categories a-e inconclusive) of the past solar year as new data files become available through Star Fleet Command and UFP member worlds. They are available on this subspace frequency along with related data files (Security Levels 1 through 5 and Grades 1 through 3). Live long and prosper. Preface Here is a summary of the General Principles upon which the Chronology is based. 0. It is ultimately up to the reader to decide how much of this Chronology to accept or reject. There is nothing "official" about it, as is true for All Trek chronologies since Star Trek's past and future is always growing and changing to a greater or lesser extent. There are many inconsistancies and differing opinions about Trek's history which can forever be argued and debated. Mine are presented here. The basic rules by which this Fandom Chronology was compiled follows... 1. All Star Trek episodes (live-action and animated), movies (including "special edition" footage not in the original theatrical release and alternate "director's edition" variants), books (novels, novelizations, and manuals), booklets (predominately RPG), blueprints (excluding the "juvenile" - comic books, young readers etc.), and e-books (primarily SCE) are considered "fair game" in the compilation of the Chronology. Though naturally some sources carry more weight than others and are more reliable. Otherwise, there are no deliberately ignored "apocryphal" works with the exception of books which claim to be compiled references for fans (the Okuda Chronology and Asherman Compendium books). These are (supposedly) accurate guides and are not new adventures about the characters or Treknical references taking place In the context of the Trek universe. In the case of Okuda's books, they are predominantly based on his own assumptions and rules, with considerable self-fabrication poured in. Here, Treknical works are used and are frequently given more of a "priority" over information presented in the novels. Why? Because good tech works are built upon consistency and the technical aspects of Star Trek--they frequently agree upon established dates and principles of earlier works, and later works frequently are built upon them. So if one work states that the Four Years War was from 2246-2250, other works will most probably agree, or in the least acknowledge the F.Y. War in passing, one way or another. Novels are written by authors wanting to tell a story and frequently do not concern themselves too much (if at all!) with Trek's internal history. Novels are not meaningless or worthless, even if they are not 100% consistent with other sources (these days, little is) for they offer background information about Star Trek usually unavailable anywhere else. They are likewise summarized and treated as real adventures alongside the summaries of episodes and films. The only things not included in the Chronology are the billion fanzine stories. The Chronology's framework was compiled in a linear fashion proceeding from the earliest works to the most recent works. If Gene Roddenberry said that the "Enterprise" was some 40 years old in The Making of Star Trek at the time of the original series, and this was backed up in many 70s and 80s Treknical publications and books over many years, sticking to the same consistent dates, there is no reason to reject it. Then in the 90s, if someone claims that the "Enterprise" was only 20 years old at the time of the original series, I must reject it. Likewise, I do not care how many times the Reeves-Stevens (acting as ghostwriters for William Shatner) state that Kirk was born in 2233: earlier and more reputable sources give 2229 which is quite consistent with the original Treknical timeline. The Reeves-Stevens blindly accept every thought and word (and mispellings, too!) of Michael Okuda as holy writ, regardless of its accuracy and how vague the "basic assumptions" are. In the 1980s a similar pattern was followed by Diane Carey, but yielding to the Goldsteins' Spaceflight Chronology book and the FASA roleplaying game. Where there are timeline conflicts I will support the original sources while still trying to salvage and preserve all remaining dates and data presented in the novels as best as possible. 2. There are no big, bold "basic assumptions" at work here. Nothing is whipped up out of the blue. No dates are based upon adding x to the airdates. No numbers are picked out of a hat. All theories of my own are documented within the Chronology and questionable dates (i.e. a stardate given in a modern episode which is Way off yet considered valid for that event) are accompanied by a question mark. The actual barebones dating data comes from the mainstream sources themselves and is at times supplemented by the novelizations. Priority is given to the earliest and most widely-accepted timeline pertaining to the original series dates, from which most all 23rd Century dates devolved: Chuck Graham's Star Trek Time Line. Additional data comes from many key Treknical publications. While episodes carry substantial weight they are not considered infallible, especially in the cases of some truly vague areas of Trek history. For instance, in "Flashback" Kim romanticizes about the 23rd Century stating that there were no holodecks, no replicators... Yet there is substantial support For replicators, or fabricators as they were called as early as the Franz Joseph Enterprise blueprints (sanctioned by Gene Roddenberry) back in the 70s. Another example: an admiral's mentioning of the Eugenics Wars occuring just 200 years ago in the DSN episode "Doctor Bashir, I Presume." Everything else suggests that they happened in the 1990s, despite current events catching up and over- riding it (Star Trek's universe is considered to be set in an alternate timeline by this Chronology). Characters, like real-life people, are not infallible and can make mistakes. Despite this, the episodes and movies are generally considered more substantial than any novelizations of such where there are conflicts. Though most of it is common sense (Uhura is spelled UhurU in ST VI for instance--clearly a typo), whole novels and novelizations will Not be rejected on the principle that a few errors present make the entire source invalid. Most inconsistancies Can and Are logically explained in this Chronology. It is not a work based upon exclusion. Simply because an item does not appear in an aired episode or film does not invalidate it. Nearly 20 years of books have claimed that Uhura's first name is Nyota. It does not appear in any episodes or films yet is accepted in fandom and is not contradicted. There is no reason to reject it. The Chronology is based upon the principle of presenting the reader with More info than Less info, even if the More may be somewhat confusing and (at least on the surface) contradictory, with less emphasis upon individual episode and movie summaries since the reader should be well acquainted with those. Details are everything. 3. Chronological order depends upon the source material: a) Original series episodes are arranged in production order. b) Animated series episodes are in Alan Dean Foster's "Log" series order (to account for supplementary material). c) Movies are presented in order of release, with Next Generation movies naturally picking up after the Next Generation episodes in the 24th Century. d) Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager episodes progess in their original aired order, coupled with stardate ordering in the case of concurrent series broadcast (i.e. Next Generation and Deep Space Nine, and Deep Space Nine and Voyager). See the section on dating for further details. While modern stardates are not perfect, they are far more consistent than old stardates and are significant in the arrangement episodes of two or more series set during the same year. e) Enterprise episodes are presented in aired order. They are by far the easiest to document since Terran dates are given. f) Novels are chronologically arranged by their complex context and in the case of many 24th Century adventures their stardates. See the section on Novels for a more in-depth analysis. 4. More specific dates of generalized events in Trek history are often supplied by Treknical publications. For example, Kirk states in his log entry that the U.S.S. "Horizon" cruiser visited Sigma Iotia II a hundred years ago in "A Piece of the Action." Yet in the U.S.S. Enterprise Heavy Cruiser Evolution Blueprints a complete class listing is given, including dates of ships being laid down, launched, and commissioned. The prints are referenced and expanded upon by Ships of the Star Fleet and the Federation Reference Series, are quite reasonable and consisted with the mainstream episode, and are therefore considered valid by the Chronology. Much of Trek's rich background history is therefore filled in by these sidestream sources. Obviously specific dates are not always available and the exact relative date is used. Unless specifically specified as an exact relative date (x years before an episode), events occurring well over a million years ago are rounded. In certain highly questionable areas, I have resorted to wording it as "During this era..." or "About this time..." If a source claims that an event happened "over x years ago" it may be rounded down to the next year if the source was set early in the year. Arbitrary dates I have tried to avoid. 5. Alternate timelines/universes are documented alongside the "real" timeline events and noted as such. While alternate timelines are truly acknowledged in Star Trek, using them to explain away certain conflicting novels is considered a cop-out by this Chronology--with a couple notable exceptions: the novels "Federation" and "Spock Must Die!" The reasoning behind both are fully documented in the Notes section. Specific conflicts of events are otherwise either ignored or noted in the entry as such (i.e. "According to another account..."). The biggest arguments are discussed in the Notes. Enterprise has an honorary position here. 6. All years, unless specified, are expressed in the Old Earth Calendar A.D. system (unless B.C.) and it is assumed that in the future the system of leap years will not change. Other dates are included when available, including all stardates ("official" or otherwise)--their sources are fully documented in the Stardates section of the Chronology. It is assumed that all characters are speaking in terms of Solar or Standard (Earth, 365 day) Years unless stated otherwise, perhaps with the help of the ever-present Universal Translator. My own attempts at converting non-Terran dates (Vulcan, Alcawellian, Elasian etc.) are fully documented, and questionable 24th Century stardates are enclosed in braces. They are up to the reader to accept or reject, especially the extrapolated months and days derived from modern stardates which are not 100% consistent. 7. Contemporary events ("real history") and dates are only sited if referenced by the sources above. Therefore if Albert Einstein is mentioned in an episode, re-created in a holodeck adventure, or plays a significant role in a novel, his date of birth will be noted in the Chronology. However, if the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty is not mentioned anywhere in the Star Trek Universe--yet is a contemporary event --it will not appear in this Chronology. Yet should Captain Picard speak of it in the next movie, it will. 8. IDIC is strength, or the I-like-to-have-my-cake-and-eat-it-too rule. If at all reasonably possible, where there are two or more conflicting sources, they are acknowledged. For instance, Technical Fandom has long said that the original name proposed for NCC-1701-A was the U.S.S. "Levant." FASA claims it was the "Atlantis." Mr. Scott's Guide To The "Enterprise" says it was the "Ti Ho." The ST:TNG Technical Manual gives the name "Yorktown." Rather than just choose one and invalidate the others, all have been noted (and documented) since they are just names proposed for the then-unnamed "Enterprise." Similarly, some may say that John Ford's Klingonese used in "The Final Reflection" and FASA gaming is invalidated by the later Klingon language developed by Marc Okrand for the movies and beyond. Just as there are many different Human languages there should be many different Klingon languages, and Okrand even states that with the change in each emperor the Imperial language can change. "The Final Reflection" is set some 40 years prior to the films. I see no conflict here. Speaking of Klingon emperors, a TNG episode had a Klingon state that the Empire has not had an emperor in 300 years, seemingly invalidating more Klingon lore than can comfortably be quoted here. Solution: perhaps Emperor is a poor choice of titles in Federation Standard but a title nevertheless associated by non-Klingons with the head of the Empire (Empire: Emperor). I have found that most conflicts of this sort Can be easily rationalized without tossing anything out. Unfortunately many fans today don't want to make the effort and would rather hastily accept the "official" explanation despite how badly it may tear-up long-established Trek lore. I am willing to live with compromises. 9. Formal statements regarding Legality: a) 'Star Trek' is a trademark of Paramount Pictures. No infringement of copyright is intended. Likewise for the many sources referenced within. b) I have not made one cent off of this project. Conversely, I have thrust a great deal of money into collecting and researching the Star Trek Universe. c) YOU ARE FREE TO DISTRIBUTE THIS FILE to your heart's content provided that it is not altered in any way, and that it is done free of charge. In fact I urge you to distribute it. For my father (1925-1997), even though he hated Star Trek... And this version is specially dedicated to all those freedom- fighters opposed to Trek Nation's Trek BBS dictatorship. Children should not be permitted to moderate. 'Administrators' should not blindly follow said children. Never bow to these people. Ever. Introduction By Lyndon Brunel Star Trek has been around for over 30 years now. Thirty years of material about this Universe; its characters, worlds, and History have been established both in the mainstream (episodes and movies) and in the sidestream (novels, manuals, gaming booklets etc.). That's a Lot of information; sometimes conflicting but information nevertheless. During the rebirth of Trek in the 1970s the core of fans began to build upon the episodes. This was when the animated series came about, the first novels were published, and when fandom was virtually unified and even accepting a single timeline of events. The fans built upon previous source material, making it more real. Sadly, however, the latest trend in recent years has been to Bury the past; to ignore decades of publications. A "new order" has arisen flaunting the words "official," "authorized," and "canon" -- empty words used to sell new books which are often the products of little or no research. They have allied themselves with the "authority" and pounce on other fans who don't yield, often leading to very upleasant squabbles. These "official" tags Only indicate that Paramount Pictures receives a cut of the loot from the item's sales. That is All it means. It has no bearing whatsoever on the item's accuracy or on the amount of research or workmanship put into it. The reverse philosophy of this "new order" of Fandom being that those publications which are Not "official"/"authorized"/"canon" are sub-standard garbage. These people tend to have an extremely narrow interpretation of the Star Trek Universe and frequently place many words into the mouth of the late Gene Roddenberry to justify their views. To these people ALL of the novels, ALL of the technical publications (yes, including those approved of by Gene Roddenberry), ALL of the animated episodes, and SOME of the movies, fit into this category of "Unofficial." The only possible exceptions are those few books with Michael Okuda's name on them -- simply because he is associated with the current Trek production teams. "But they Own Star Trek." Maybe so but what right do they have to ignore All this material? Brad R. Torgersen at the Star Trek Star Ship Tactical Combat Simulator Millennium Update & Archive summed it up with brilliance on his website: I've stated many times that my largest and most bitter beef with the entire Star Trek franchise is the policy that film and television producers have taken towards the majority of all printed Trek material. Basically, to them, it doesn't matter who prints what, or in what form. Unless the words come from the word processor of an established fixture in the Trek production office, like M. Okuda, then it's treated with extreme prejudice. All the hundreds of Star Trek novels written by good authors, all the countless pages of technical and behind-the-scenes data in various 'technical manuals.' In the eyes of the current Trek powers, none of this work is worth anything. With a twinkle in their eyes they remind us time and again what we're often reading is not to be taken seriously. And I believe this greatly damages the franchise as a whole. As a long-time science fiction fan, what I expect most out of my favorite authors is consistency within the work itself. Authors like Larry Niven take huge pains to ensure that their various universe(s) remain internally consistent. Loat at Larry's Known Space saga. That damn this is at Least as snarled and complex as the Star Trek universe! But it is consistent within itself, and I know of no Larry Niven stories in Known Space that are considered apocryphal. Even more importantly, Larry has allowed other writers to come onto his "playground" and build onto the established--and accepted--framework. Witness the successful Man-Kzin wars books. 90% written by other authors, 90% wildly extrapolative where Knwon Space and the races within it are concerned. Yet it is ALL 100% reliable and 100% adopted and accepted by both Larry himself, and the fans as a whole. Larry does not smirk and, with a wink, tell us that the Man-Kzin tales never happened, nor that the stories in the series cannot be relied upon. This makes Known Space a hundred times more fascinating in some respects when compared to Star Trek. And as a Niven reader I don't feel betrayed. I think that's where my emotional anger really lies. When the television and film producers ignore and disregard the novels and the manuals, they are in a certain sense Betraying the fans. Investing time and energy in paying attention to a science fiction saga is a major effort for most fans. We're not like soap opera people who swallow whatever is offered to us. We have certain demands and standards that we expect to be met. We hate it when there is no internal consistency, and if any auxiliary materials are produced around a television or motion picture series, we appreciate it when those materials are embraced as part and parcel of the media venture that spawned them. Not shunned and cut off, as in the case of Star Trek's auxiliary material. The fans kept Star Trek alive in the 70s through the 80s and quite a few tidbits of background data became ingrained into Trek lore. A respectable portion of which, bordering on ninety percent, adheres to the era of the original series and movies. The Past. What's coming to us Now is about the late 24th Century and usually has no bearing on the past. This is a fictional universe, so why all the crying fuss! If this isn't the absolute inverse philosophy of IDIC, I don't know what is. Call it what you will, it has taken a firm hold over current Fandom and ceases to let up as Paramount milks "the franchise" (and the fans) for all it has, and all they have. The practical reason for this is to Simplify the universe: chop down the long-time fan and put him on even footing with the newcomer fan. It's also a damn cheap excuse for the newly appointed "experts" to hide behind when asked a lot of Trek historical questions which they clearly cannot answer, nor even take half seriously. Indeed, many newcomer fans join this gang after being confronted with inconsistencies. It's too much trouble for these fans to analyze them and formulate their own explanations so they quickly accept the "official" (and often simplistically ridiculous) explanation. Question: Why do modern Klingons look and act so much different from classic Klingons? Official Answer: Up until "Trials And Tribble-ations" it was: They've always looked that way. 1960s tv resolution couldn't make out the head ridges. Now Worf reveals: "We don't discuss it." Fan Answer: Two or more races of Klingons. (Their background, ascension to power, and fall are researched Here. From the novels to the RPG materials.) Question: What does NCC stand for and are these numbers systematic? Official Answer: It stands for nothing. There is no system to the numbers; they are random. "Even the Encyclopedia says so." Fan Answer: NCC is an abbreviation for Naval Construction Contract and/or Navigational Contact Code (depending on usage). Up until the 2280s, these "hull numbers" were sequentially assigned to sister ships of specific nominal classes. I remain discouraged that so many fans feel they must side with the Official Answer perpetuated by people who don't even care to watch the original series. The production people are better known for their inside jokes than for their contributions to Star Trek. Fandom today seems to be dominated by the Ferengi (the exploiters of fans) and the first generation Trekkers are on the road to extinction. Where timelines (and a myriad of other sale items) are manufactured to rake in the bucks with No Care in mind by the non-Trek fan. Paramount (and Pocket Books) are well aware that Star Trek on the label compensates for all defects and shortcomings. Did you know that today there are more non-fans writing Trek novels than ever before? Why should an author write for a particular medium if the author doesn't care for the medium? Because it sells, and because even if it's utter trash, the fan-who-has-everything Must purchase it. Here James Dixon has taken out All the stops. Virtually every consistent chronological fact is presented here in this truly exhaustive Star Trek Chronology file. Yes, the word Fandom precedes its title for it emphasizes the many technical nitpicky details set down in the novels and other publications. I once suggested that it should be titled 'Fandom Star Trek Chronology: Fandom Strikes Back!' It is also there to differentiate it from Michael Okuda's shabby "revised" Star Trek Chronology: The History Of The Future book selling for $25 and as inconclusive as a chronology can possibly be. Not all the color photos in the world and glossy pages can compensate for inadequate research. James Dixon has taken a more intense approach analyzing the whole. Obviously not Everything in print can be featured here, but virtually everything from the episodes (live action and animated), films (ALL of them), novels (up to the present time of publication), Treknical publications (blueprints and manuals), and gaming systems (FASA and Star Fleet Battles) are indelibly included. What is not featured verge on the juvenile (young readers books, comic books, records) and, due to the vast numbers, fanzines. Generally speaking, most every mainstream high quality work is included, not obscure zines. Because of the complex documentation you may care to jump to the Notes section before, and especially during, your reading of this gigantic file. Unlike other Trek historians, James Dixon has stuck strictly with established and published data. No facts or "fillers" were made up out of the blue. Ultimately it is of course up to the reader to accept or reject his integration of Trek historical lore. The capsule summaries of the adventures are short but necessarily so, as emphasis here is placed upon Events. This is a Timeline not an episode guide, of which many are commercially available. James Dixon's work should stand as the "serious Trekker's standard" in timelines. The product of years of collecting and research, it stands head-and-shoulders above the rest and is for the literate fan who does not require pictures and illustrations. It is the most comprehensive of chronologies, and there is not one more complete to this fan's knowledge. You may have read other timelines, but this is the Real Thing. JD's also not after your wallet! Enjoy! Be warned that printing this file out can be hazardous to your printer's ribbon! Introduction By James Dixon The file demanded its own creation. Back in the 1970s when I became conscious of Treknical continuity I noticed how fandom was beginning to build up the fabric of Trek's background. The best way to monitor continuity is with a timeline. After getting my hands on the Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual, the (original spiral-bound) U.S.S. Enterprise Officers Manual, and Star Trek Maps I was destined to compile something (for the dates Meshed!). Then in 1980 came Star Trek Spaceflight Chronology which contradicted these dates and despite the nice illustrations didn't hold water all that well. A schism occurred in fandom with the gamers supporting SFC and the hardcore Treknical fans supporting the former timeline. This was when I picked up paper and pencil and began a "Version 0" of what you're reading now which amounted to just a few pages. It wasn't enough just skimming the surface (episodes both live and animated), so I began to take notes on the Star Trek novels and, particularly, the Treknical publications. My first computers (Commodore 64's and 128's) made matters easier until my timeline reached a megabyte and I ported it over to a 486SX PC. By then, The Next Generation was being broadcast, only making a bigger project out of this little experiment. Even more Trek series followed and more novels written about each of them. Now it's over two megs and still growing. As it grew, various discrepancies grew. The more contributors to Trek, the more diversity and conflicts with each new work (some people backing specific interpretations of older works, others simply developing their own original framework). I've tried to integrate all of them together, for without this measure of IDIC the Trek Universe would be smaller, duller, though more internally consistent. I've tried my best to fit all the little pieces of data together, hoping to shed some new light on old episodes and to at least provide others with fandom's attempts to catalog and document Trek history. Here I have tried to consistently mold as much material together as possible without generating gross contradictions. My approach was to start with materials from the beginning of Star Trek and work with them linearly to the present time. If a particular source carried more weight than others, influenced other works, and was logically sound, I would accept it. On the other hand, if a later sourcer source was riddled with errors and contradicted stable earlier sources I would reject it, or at least question the accuracy of its bulk and note it as such. The information is balanced against that in the episodes and films which usually holds priority. Usually. Mistakes do crop up, generated by writers' unfamiliarity with Star Trek's background. Compromises are sometimes necessary, again based upon how much weight each item carries and how well it all fits together. My linear approach, starting from the Beginning, working forwards, building on foundations established in earlier lore, all Without making blind "basic assumptions" on critical dating issues, can yield different results which can disagree to a certain extent with the so-called "Official" views. Mainly this is due to the scope involved. To quote Jean-Marc Lofficier (from his 'Doctor Who: The Universal Databank'): "Like archeologists studying the records of long-dead civilizations, it doesn't mean that any of us are wrong--simply that we followed different sets of rules." What distiguishes my timeline from others is the fact that I've drawn upon the Whole without limit. Doing so, I've had far more materials to reference and thus more data to integrate into a timeline. The so-called "Official" ignores a Very high percentage of the Trek Universe and plays very loosely with dates, often using arbitrary numbers. If you prefer a limited "Official" chronology (which in itself has been contradicted numerous times by later episodes and movies) then read no further. Run down to your local bookstore and shell down $25, but don't be disappointed by the text:photos ratio and its narrow scope. Before giving you the wrong idea, let me first define the term Fandom Publication. By this I mean virtually anything that doesn't have "official" plastered all over it. All the Star Trek novels published by both Pocket Books and Bantam Books fall into this category. Included here are also those Trek publications from Ballantine Books (Star Fleet Technical Manual, Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual, Star Trek Maps). Despite the Paramount license, they're still tagged "unofficial!" Also we have high-quality, mass-marketed fan works by little-known publishers, references such as Ships of the Star Fleet, Starship Design, and Starfleet Prototype, not to mention the Star Fleet Battles and FASA contributions. And tons of other specialized manuals and blueprints. Now, all of these items are or were available at one time or another through major book-sellers, at any well-stocked convention, and/or advertised in Starlog magazine (and related SF-magazines). These publications are NOT, I repeat NOT, little-known, cheezy and obscure "basement" zines runoff on Xerox copiers. Most are of equal quality to any mainstream "official" product, are printed on quality paper, and many times surpass the "official" equivalent in research and illustrations, not to mention the attention to details. Unfortunately, as is the case with many blueprints, bootlegging and piracy has resulted in sub-standard copies in circulation. The bottom line here is that I have not featured any fanzine materials, unless by luck said stories were printed in a mass- circulated anthology book such as Star Trek: The New Voyages, or if the material from zines made it into a mainstream Treknical publication or novel (which is far more common an occurance, as is the case with Spock's first name and certain starship classes). See, for every Great zine story out there, at least two dogs exist. It's been 30 years and nobody's read All of them. Unlike Treknical publications, they do not build upon past works and are more the product of the author's imagination than anything else. They vary from good Trek adventures worthy of being episodes...to pornography (K/S: Kirk and Spock as lovers), to wild crossover stories involving different SF series coming together, to even more bizarre stories offering background on the universe few fans could accept. Incorporating all these would be: A. a lifetime project in itself to obtain them all (despite Trexindex attempts) and, B. involve even a greater degree of personal judgment regarding what facts to accept over others. I've drawn the line here, for at least the mainstream novels have some tiny degree of quality control (even if most of the QC's slipped into a wormhole lately), and usually the mainstream Treknical works hold their own via the standards they often try to live up to. There are countless ways to document and compile a Trek timeline, and no one way is more "correct" than another. However, in my opinion, taking in the whole is, by far, more beneficial than rejecting the near-whole. Here's a simple example of IDIC at work... In Star Trek-The Motion Picture, during our first view of the Epsilon 9 station, we can hear on subspace radio three starships communicating. They are the scouts "Columbia" (NCC-621) and "Revere" (NCC-595), and the dreadnought "Entente" (NCC-2120). These starships (names, types, and NCCs) were taken straight from the best-selling classic Star Fleet Technical Manual by Franz Joseph (TO:01:04:15 and TO:01:04:25) published years earlier. The manual identifies the "Columbia" as a "Cygnus" class scout, the "Revere" as an "Hermes" class scout, and the "Entente" as a "Federation" class dreadnought. All three starship classes have been documented throughout Technical Fandom over the years, and are frequently referenced in Ships of the Star Fleet, the Federation Reference Series, the original USS "Enterprise" Officers Manual, Jackill's manuals, Star Fleet Battles, and countless blueprints have been structured around them. They've been cropping up in fandom for over twenty years. The "Hermes" class represents the definitive scout/destroyer design, while the "Federation" class is the definitive 3-nacelled dreadnought design. Complete, and consistent, class listings for all three ship classes exist, as well as their specs and even, to a certain extent, individual ship histories. Chronologically speaking, dates of ships being laid down, launched, and commissioned are also very consistent. The years jibe with other sources. Some novels and manuals even speak of Kirk and Pike serving aboard sister ships of these starship classes during their pre-captaincy years. In fact, complete booklets of general plans, detailing every deck in the same Franz Joseph "Constitution" Class Booklet of General Plans format, were published for both the "Hermes" and "Federation" classes. Their internal designs are very logically extrapolated from the "Constitution" Class blueprints, being of a similar modular design. Incidentally, Joseph's deck plans and other tech drawings have been featured on bridge monitor screens in the first three Star Trek feature films. Other starship classes of similar design spawned by these include the "Saladin" and "Siva" class destroyers, the "Monoceros" class scout, and the "Federation (II)," "Ascension," "Star League," and "Adamant" class dreadnoughts. The novels "Enemy Unseen," "The Starship Trap," "Vulcan!" and "Dreadnought!" all feature "Hermes" or "Federation" class starships. "Dreadnought!" revolves around a stolen prototype "Federation" class dreadnought, the U.S.S. "Star Empire" (also documented in all class listings) which leads to the Rittenhouse Scandal mentioned in other books including the novel "The Lost Years," the first of a best-selling trilogy. After ST:TNG's first season, a 24th Century "Olympus" class dreadnought design appeared in fandom, clearly based upon the 3-nacelle dreadnought design lineage. In the future timeline of "All Good Things..." the refitted NCC-1701-D bears a striking resemblence to the "Olympus" class dreadnought. All of the above Does Not Exist in the "Official" realm, but is very real to hardcore fans. Furthermore, it's only one tiny example of the impact of Treknical publications. A caring Trek historian can't ignore all of it. Then why doesn't Paramount's paid "experts" take that extra step? Even Mr. Okuda, with his acknowledged over 140 people (not counting photo credits, friends, and family), has far more resources and money to thrust into a project of this magnitude. Answer: They Don't Care, for they don't need to. It looks good enough at a glance and will sell, so that's that. If it means ignoring chunks of Roddenberry-approved (or based) information to make it easier for themselves, they will. They do what they do to make a profit, not for any great love for Trek history or continuity. Now what you're reading here is the product of just one person's (mine!) love of Star Trek, being a Fan of this particular field of Trek from the very beginning. I rest my case and I hope you enjoy it. The Fandom Star Trek Chronology is very simply structured. It consists of the title page, a general "Treknical" introduction, these intro pages, the main body Chronology, and abundant notes. These notes you might consider reading first in light of the concentrated and complex nature of this file, including stardate nomenclature and source documentation. Certain areas are of course open to interpretation and my attempts at reconciliation are covered in full here (or at least as far as I dare to delve without creating another big file). My use of call letters (some may appear familiar to you) to document the entries was done as a space saver to help limit the size of this already overlong file. If I had the space and the time I would love to expand upon the summaries, the notes, and many other portions--but there are limits and limiting the scope of this work by Not including the comic books alone probably saved a megabyte. It's entirely in plain ASCII text, for simplicity and compatibility. No fancy fonts, no colors, not even italics. I don't need them. For this reason a simple text reader capable of handling long files is recommended to properly read the Chronology (a frequent complain among today's users). Many shareware readers/text editors are available including Aurora (V1.01), Dexter (V.2.00), and MultiVu (V2.1). Live Long and Prosper! ====================================================================== All dates in Old (Earth) Calendar unless otherwise noted - The M Continuum and Q Continuum exist before time itself, as do the supreme beings which inhabit these continuums...and beyond [GN 37]. 16,000,000,000? B.C. The Big Bang forms the universe, theoretically triggered by the Omega Molecule. A collapse of a monobloc of 10 dimensions, leaving 4 readily accessible. The philosopher Q (Quinn) briefly takes the "Voyager" back to the universe's birth, from 2372, to elude Q. Q claims that he also hid here from the Q Continuum once. Dark matter particles are the First Things to fill all universes. Three minutes after creation, the universe consists of a 3:1 hydrogen-helium ratio in a super-hot medium. In the 23rd Century, the "Enterprise" will encounter duplicate conditions in the Beta Castellini system (Sector 79F) resulting from an emerging mini-universe. In 2068, Herbert Samuelson will discover positive proof for the universe being "pulsating" in that after the Big Bang the universe will expand, fall back into a 'cosmic egg,' then expand again with a new Big Bang. The growing-dying-growing cycle will be an old Alpha Centaurian worldview, and possibly form Schlezholt's theory of multiple Big Bangs [V 240, V 205, TNG #63, V 189, V 131, V #19, TOS #41, SFC]. The Eye of Talek black hole is formed [TDW #1]. The Redjac entity comes into existence (or so it will claim) [WF]. 12,000,000,000 B.C. Tlaoli IV is formed in Sector Alpha 19 [JG #1]. 10,000,000,000 B.C. The sun of the Krett homeworld in the Delta Quadrant is formed [GN 25]. 9,000,000,000 B.C. The Black Cluster is formed in Sector 97 when protostars collapse in close proximity--eventually one of the most ancient formations in the galaxy [TNG 211] The planet Alcawell is also formed about this time in the Delta Quadrant [V #2]. The Nagha, an immense super computer, is constructed by an unknown organic race. Millions of years later it will evolve into a thinking intelligence, enslave its own creators, and exterminate them [ON 6]. 8,000,000,000 B.C. Alta Vista's planetary-accretion disk forms [GN 26]. 7,500,000,000 B.C. The extremely advanced civilization living on UFC 522-IV vanishes in- explicably. Their cities' structures and psionic crystals will remain perfectly preserved for over 7.5 billion years. When discovered cira 2172 A.D. it will be the remains of the oldest civilization ever found in the galaxy [SFC]. 7,000,000,000 B.C. The planet Janus VI is formed, the homeworld of the silicon-based Horta [TNG #50]. 6,000,000,000 B.C. The oldest structures on the Time Planet are constructed, including the Guardian of Forever [GN 18, CEF, TNG #47]. 5,500,000,000 B.C. Two supernovas 27 light years apart detonate within months of each other. The planet Halka forms from the direct collision of the shockwaves, resulting in the largest known source of dilithium in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants. The presence of such a quantity of dilithium, in conjunction with ion storm activity and identical occurances in two universes, will result in the first crossover event with the "Mirror" universe in 2262 [GN 40]. 5,232,113,390 B.C. The planet Kazh (Klingonki Kazara II) is formed [FRS]. 5,000,000,000 B.C. The Uri Taug system is formed. It will be destroyed in 2262 [TOS #79]. Q, newly born, creates an energy ribbon while playing inside a star. Imbuing it with his own extraordinary energies, Q's energy ribbon might be later known as the Nexus temporal energy ribbon. Q's childhood will later be interrupted when the Continuum scolds him for playing with antimatter at so young an age. He is disciplined by being required to spend the next 10 million cycles in solitary meditation. When Q takes Picard on a tour of his childhood from 2374, they witness it [TNG #47]. 4,990,000,000 B.C. Young Q's period of solitary meditation is completed [TNG #47]. 4,200,000,000 B.C. In the Delta Quadrant, the star Veruna is formed [V #6]. 4,040,000,000 B.C. Captain Picard's message probe from c. 2370 emerges from a wormhole in this era [SNW II]. 4,025,000,000 B.C. The Picard message probe becomes buried on an un-named world where it will remain hidden for at least 25 million years [SNW II]. 4,000,000,000 B.C. The first of the humanoid races seeds worlds throughout the galaxy with humanoid genetic code. An advanced computer algorithm message is imbedded within the DNA and scattered in pieces throughout at least 19 planets. They might be the Imotru, or possibly their descendants will be [TNG 246, TNG #47]. A genetically-coded holomessage of thanks from Captain Jean-Luc Picard (c. 2370) is decoded and viewed by this first humanoid race [SNW II]. Tectonic activity begins on Vulcan (40 Eridani A) with continental plates moving apart at major fault lines at the rate of several centimeters per year. It is one of the most geologically active environments [EOM, TOS #68]. Pollux IV is formed [WM]. Fragments from a comet on the fringe of Krenim space in the Delta Quadrant impacts a planet. Hydrocarbons will give rise to plant life which in turn will sustain more complex organisms and ultimately several space- faring civilizations will evolve to colonize the entire sector. By 2374 (at least in one timeline) 8,000 civilizations will inhabit the sector [V 177]. 3,500,000,000 B.C. Life begins on Earth (Sol III). In an alternate timeline, an anti-time anomaly orginating from the late 24th Century wipes out life on Earth before it can begin. Captain Picard and Q witness the phenomena from France as it fills an entire quadrant of the galaxy [TNG 278]. A Preserver artifact is created. In 2366 it will be recovered by the "Enterprise" as an imbedded object within a false Borg decoy planted by Romulan pawns to release Colonel Thorsen's personality matrix into the "Enterprise's" computer [GN 18]. The Shepherds begin to understand the nature of dark matter and begin guarding it, making certain that all the universes remain at the critical balance (the Omega Balance) [V #21]. 3,000,000,000 B.C. An advanced (extragalactic?) race creates a series of planet-killers: automated "doomsday machine" robot weapons of immense size and power to combat the Borg. The collective consciousness of "the Many" are transcribed into the final such machine. Some will later speculate that they were constructed by the Preservers. Two starship "Enterprises" will encounter these planet-killers in the 23rd and 24th Centuries respect- ively. The exact origin of these weapons is debatable, either just beyond the Energy Barrier or as far as the Andromeda galaxy [DMa, ST 3, GN 8, V #5]. Ay-nab, the "god" of Lyra, instructs its people to create a Dyson sphere world [ON 9]. Davonia, a moon in the Davon system on the rim of Cardassian space, is formed [DSN #11]. 2,000,000,000 B.C. The Tagus III civilization flourishes. By the 23rd Century it will be long extinct and an acheological interest. In 2374, Q will take Picard back to this period on a tour of his younger days to witness the fabled Sky Divers of Tagus III. A barbaric ceremony enjoyed by young Q (at times with his young female Q date), he will view the spectacle every year for a millennia until their extinction. The ancient Taguans call themselves the Imotru and bear a distinct resemblance to the unnamed humanoid genetic code seeding beings of some 2 billion years earlier, suggesting a common evolutionary link [TNG 194, TNG #47]. Preserver artifact PA-28 is created. Hikaru Sulu will discover it [GN 40]. 1,000,000,000 B.C. The galaxy-wide Slaver Empire is destroyed when one race revolts against the Slavers. Most intelligent life of this time is destroyed, and the only remnants of the Slaver Empire are stasis boxes and their contents. One such stasis box, containing a flying belt, will be the key to the artificial gravity field used by starships. Another will contain a dis- ruptor bomb with the pin pulled. The Klingons will find far fewer stasis boxes, perhaps only two [SW/a, Log 10]. Almost constant volcanic eruptions begin on Romulus (128 Trianguli II). In a billion years fresh water will be rarer than dilithium [GN 22]. Roughly during this time period, in another galaxy, the "Intellivore" (also known as the "Iruhe" and "Iaehh") planetary group mind thrives. Over a thousand years they build a planet with an array of warp engines, powered by some 800 pools of antimatter. Thriving on the mental energies of other beings, the immense planetary ship will drain its home galaxy dry of life. Then it will take to intergalactic space and enter our galaxy. The Intellivore will either directly or indirectly be responsible for the decline of many old races [TNG #45, TOS #35]. Gemworld (in Sector 691) is an ocean world rich in mineral and lifeforms. In this supersaturated solution, mammoth crystals begin to gradually take over. The water will evaporate and a myriad of unique species will evolve: the Lipuls, Alpusta, Yilterns, Frills, Gendlii, and Elaysians. The inhabitants will eventually learn how to stimulate and control the growth of the crystals. In time the water will recede and fractal models will be used to stimulate crystal growth. The planet will lose mass over millennia and the inhabitants will build a force field shell to contain the atmosphere, eventually yielding a low-gravity artificial habitat [TNG #58, TNG #59]. The advanced space-faring race known as the Skour inhabit the Rigel system [FASA]. 444,310,700 B.C. Period 1 begins on the planet Alcawell in the Delta Quadrant of the galaxy, the first segment of a society spread out through almost a billion years of time. The time-travelling Alcawellians' world consists of periods. Each period spans 500,000 years. Mean Time Control Headquarters is located in Period 1, which is where Chief Engineer Torres, Ensign Kim, and Neelix are taken from Period 889 to face the charges of intraperiod travel and the consequent Time Alarms. In alternate timelines, the three "Voyager" members are executed for the crimes [V #2]. 401,310,700 B.C. Period 87 begins on Alcawell in the Delta Quadrant. After promotion, Red moves to Southern City in this period--crowded, but not as bad as Period 1 [V #2]. 300,000,000 B.C. An alien ship of insectoid beings is invaded by a magnetic organism. Trapped in orbit of Questar M17, the crew disable their own ship to prevent the spread of the entity [BFS/a]. 299,810,700 B.C. Period 290 begins on Alcawell in the Delta Quadrant [V #2]. The Vedala race probably thrives during this era. They will be known as the oldest living spacefaring race by 2264 [Ji/a]. Environmental conditions on Thasus change and will remain stable for the next 3 million years [ST 1]. 150,000,000 B.C. The planet Mirage is formed [TOS #74]. 100,000,000 B.C. The geological situation on Rimillia is established when the planet's rotation slows, narrowing the habitable zone down to a narrow strip at the terminator [TOS #77]. A series of relay stations is established in the Delta Quadrant of space, capable of reaching the Alpha Quadrant. These stations are powered by quantum micro-singularities and will last over 100,000 years [V 183]. The Masters become the fourth native civilization in the Rigel system. An early understanding of philosophy and science allows them to build a massive empire in the Orion arm of the galaxy which will endure for 100 million years. The Masters will perform many experiments on life forms and civilizations much like the Preservers [FASA]. 97,310,700 B.C. Period 715 begins on Alcawell in the Delta Quadrant [V #2]. 86,997,600 B.C. An immense informational archive is constructed by a civilization in the Darsays system, near Sector 1156. Over the passage of time it will drift into interstellar space and be taken for a comet [TNG 269]. 86,810,700 B.C. Period 716 begins on Alcawell in the Delta Quadrant [V #2]. 65,000,000 B.C. Prior to the cataclysmic extinction of the dinosaurs, the Voth people (sentient descendants of Hadrosaurs) achieve spaceflight and depart Earth (or are transplanted by the Preservers?). Some 45 million years later they will have reached and colonized the Delta Quadrant (probably through the advent of transwarp drive). No record of their species will remain on Earth [V 165]. 64,020,410 B.C., June In southern Georgia on Earth, Captain Kirk and a landing party (trans- ported from 2264 via the Guardian of Forever) see to the impact of an asteroid, ensuring the extinction of the dinosaurs. The Clan Ru at first succeeded in altering history by destroying the asteroid with a matter/ antimatter warhead satellite. Kirk convinces the Ru that their distortion of history would only result in their own extinction after comparing DNA samples. In the Ru-created alternate universe, the dinosaurs will evolve semi-intelligence only to exterminate themselves in endless cycles of nuclear warfare. There will be no Federation, while the RomulSngans and Klingons become locked in endless interstellar warfare. In the "proper" timeline, the asteroid's impact will directly contribute to the extinction of the dinosaurs and the evolution of Mankind. Prior to their demise, the Preservers will visit Earth and transplant the dinosaurs, allowing them to evolve and thrive on the Clan Ru homeworld. Note that the asteroid's impact was inadvertantly caused by Q millions of years in the future. In the Enterprise Timeline, Captain Archer will boast about the extinction to his Xindi captors at Azati Prime in 2154 [TOS #75, TNG #49, E 170]. 50,000,100 B.C. In the Gamma Quadrant, the Eav-oq are attacked by a race of fanatical beings. A century later, the Eav-oq will be forced to withdraw [DSN #28]. 50,000,000 B.C. In the Gamma Quadrant, the Eav-oq civilization withdraws into subspace, but not before dispersing a number of alarm crystal keys to reinstate their world. Some will reach as far as Bajor in the Alpha Quadrant [DSN #28]. 45,000,000 B.C. In the Clan Ru alternate universe, Earth's dinosaurs begin evolving intel- ligence, civilization, and war. In 2264, Captain Kirk and a landing party view this alternate timeline on the Guardian of Forever [TOS #75]. 20,310,700 B.C. Period 849 begins on Alcawell in the Delta Quadrant [V #2]. 20,000,000 B.C. The mysterious stone known as the Devil's Heart, Bloodstone, Dream Gem, Ko N'ya, Nota, Telev's Bane, Pagrashtak and many other names over its long history, is created by the Architects (Originators). It has the same properties as that of the Guardian of Forever and will become a talisman to many races. To the Iconians it will be a key to opening the Three Gates and allow their civilization to colonize other worlds. The Ko N'ya may possess semi-sentience and may be a seed to grow another Guardian of Forever. Presumably it is the Q Continuum which gives the Iconians the Devil's Heart [GN 13, G #7]. The Voth settle in the Delta Quadrant and their recorded history (devoid of their origin on Earth in the Alpha Quadrant) begins anew [V 165]. 12,310,700 B.C. Period 865 begins on Alcawell in the Delta Quadrant [V #2]. 12,000,000 B.C. The Cetaceans colonize Earth's oceans [ST IV]. 10,310,700 B.C. Period 869 begins on Alcawell in the Delta Quadrant [V #2]. 10,000,000 B.C. Volcanic activity on Faramond ends, leaving it an ice world [GN 12]. The glacier on Timshel (where the rebels will be based in 2260) ceases moving, entering an era of stability [TOS #80]. 7,000,000 B.C. The central power reactor on Sierra-Bravo 112-II is designed when the entire planet is designed as a gigantic social science experiment. The planet is terraformed to their biology, along with granting sentience to a great many of its animals, and scattered with advanced technology. One hundred million children are raised, isolated from adults and culture, and marooned on the world [DSN #25, DSN #26]. 6,998,000 B.C. The inhabitants of Koosbane die out [TNG #61]. 6,310,700 B.C. Period 877 begins on Alcawell in the Delta Quadrant [V #2]. 6,000,000 B.C. A neutron star collides with a class-C red giant resulting in an explosion of highly ionized particles, hard radiation, dust, debris, and antimatter. It will be one of the hazards of the first Great Starship Race of 2264 [TOS #67]. Roughly during this time, the Organians undergo the metamorphosis from organic humanoids into pure energy beings [EM]. 3,006,740 B.C. The cybernetic Shechenag make war on the natives of the planet Tlaoli, roughly around this time. The war will eventually escalate into a temporal war spanning millennia. When a desperate phase in the war is reached, when the aliens are low on combatants and stretched across so many fronts in time, they will begin 'recycling' their soldiers through time. Fatally wounded soldiers would be healed then transported back through time to continue fighting the battle a little longer. The Tlaoli will eventually lose with the depletion of the planet's natural resources, though remaining civilians will use normal time travel technology to escape into the far distant future [JG #2]. 2,810,700 B.C. Period 884 begins on Alcawell in the Delta Quadrant [V #2]. 2,502,786 B.C. On Kazh, an island continent breaks off from the main continent land mass. It drifts to a point on the planet subject to relatively high doses of ultraviolet radiation from the secondary star, Kazara. Consequently, the Bur Chak race will diverge from the main evolutionary path, eventually evolving gland-ridge sun-screens along their skulls--more developed than in any other Kazhian race [FRS]. 2,310,700 B.C. Period 885 begins on Alcawell in the Delta Quadrant [V #2]. The technological society on Sierra Bravo 112-II erects some of the oldest structures in the Alpha Quadrant, still standing and operational in the late 24th Century [DSN #24]. 2,000,000 B.C. The Preservers seed various planets with carbon-based, predominately humanoid, life. They take a special interest in the peoples of Earth (having previously transplanted members of the dinosaur family, saving them from extinction) and throughout the centuries establish duplicate "Earths" populated by relocated Humans or humanoids. By 2375, 3 Earth duplicates will have been discovered in addition to 4 duplicates of Qo'noS, 2 of Vulcan, and 1 of Andor. Some of the species inhabiting these worlds are genetically altered and unique societies are formed, many of which are computer-dominated, while others are given extended life-spans or some such outstanding abilities. Native American Indians and 13th Century Germans are two such examples of races transplanted from Earth. The former group will be seeded on the planet Amerind (Miramanee) and the latter on a planet deep within a deadly stellar cluster. The Preservers may be responsible for seeding the region which would later become the Interstellar Concordium Trusteeship Territory. The ISC will consist of the quadruplicate telepathically-linked Veltressai, chlorine-breathing Q'Naabians, reptilian (Gorn/Hildarian-offshoot?) Pronhoulites, aquatic and psionic Rovillians, and the felinoid (Kzinti/Lyran-offshoot?) Korlivilar [PSy, TOS #35, TOS #75, TBoT #4, GN 40, TNG #28, SFB]. 1,997,700 B.C. The First Winnowing: all land life on the Cetacean homeworld is destroyed by an asteroid impact. The surviving emigrants might become the ancestors of the Erisian Ascendancy cultures [GN 10]. 1,997,626 B.C. Q meditates on the Time Planet, gazing into the Guardian of Forever. The portal randomly transports Q to a frozen realm. The older Q and Picard from 2374 watch and follow. The young Q will meet another super- being known as 0 in exile on a glaciated planet. The Guardian (despite its warnings) retrieves Q and 0. Q introduces 0 to the Q Continuum, on the understanding that Q takes responsibility for him. 0 begins to corrupt Q with the fundamental importance of testing lesser species [TNG #47]... 1,810,700 B.C. Period 886 begins on Alcawell in the Delta Quadrant [V #2]. 1,741,651 B.C. The Makers, an advanced race of humanoids from the Andromeda galaxy, die out when their home star goes nova. Only their androids (on UFC 257704-II later called Planet Mudd or Liticia) live on in our galaxy [IM]. 1,310,700 B.C. Period 887 begins on Alcawell in the Delta Quadrant [V #2]. 1,250,000 B.C. The Masters finish the extensive terraforming of Rigel III, while preserving Rigel IV as a workyard and memorial to themselves [FASA]. Note that the Masters are probably responsible for the creation of the Hakel radiation belt extending out to approximately 90 astronomical units from Rigel's primary and surrounding the twelve planets. Consisting of subatomic particles trapped in the star's powerful magnetic field, it shields the worlds from the dense rays from the Rigellian sun. It will be officially discovered in the Second Rigellian Epoch by Hakel of Rigel II [MRM, STM]. 1,150,000 B.C. The cleaning and refueling of Rigel A is completed by the Masters. The helium core is fished out with difficulty and its material is used for other projects--notably the planets orbiting Rigel B and C, both experiments in stellar kindling [FASA]. 1,000,000 B.C. On Rigel VII and Rigel VIII, the Masters plant new and promising life forms which, in a million or so years, will develop into sentient, starfaring and reverent species that will acknowledge the long-dead Masters as gods. As the Masters' civilization was dying and their people dwindling away, they do slipshod work in genetically engineering the Bodas, an intelligent species kept for pets. The Bodas are conceived with a shambling gait, harsh speech, and (by the Masters' standards) imperfect reasoning and a faulty moral sense. Shortly thereafter, the Masters disappear [FASA]. 997,800 B.C. Oyya, the 2,000 square kilometer city of the Guardian of Forever, is established on the Time Planet (Gateway) by the Originators [Log 1, TOS #39]. The ruins of the creators of the Titans date back to this period. The spaceborne Titans are genetically-engineered to guard their tombs [TCT #6]. 997,626 B.C. 0 tries to seize control of the Coulalakritous (later called the Calamarain) despite Q's protests. 0 succeeds in compressing the gaseous lifeforms into a petrified ball of freezing plasma. An older Q and Picard (from 2374) witness it. Returning to the Time Planet, 0 uses the Guardian of Forever to retrieve past associates from distant realms, bringing them into our universe. These beings are Gorgan, (*), and The One. Gorgan will be responsible for the destruction of a pirate empire near Triacus. (*), later known in the Star Fleet database as the Beta XII-A entity will destroy Cheron and spark a conflict between Commander Kang and Captain Kirk. The One will entice Sybok to hijack the "Enterprise" to the galactic core [TNG #48, CL, Dv, ST V]. The Ascendants wander space cleansing hundreds of star systems of heresy against the True [DSN #28]. 995,600 B.C. The Coulalakritous (Calamarain) are thawed out by this time, approximately [TNG #48]. 990,000 B.C. The accelerated Bodas come to a complete understanding of themselves, their dead Masters, and their works--and now call themselves Rigellians. Their sun is unstable and will eventually go nova and destroy the entire system. In addition, the Boda race is plagued by muscle and bone problems caused by their hasty genetic manipulation which, owing to the deliberate policy of the Masters, cannot be corrected. Moreover, the Masters have left them the custody of thousands of kilometers of archive shelves crammed with billions of pages of documents, tons of computer tapes and tabs, and mounds of models, monuments, plaques, and other marks of dubious achievement and self-congratulation. The Rigellians destroy most of it, finding the idea of preserving their memory to be abhorrent. As a means of making amends and redeeming their own consciences, they open Rigel to all races for trade and development [FASA]. 970,000 B.C. The Rigellians sponsor a number of cooperative ventures in order to educate other races, to correct the damages of their Masters in other star systems, and to regulate trade. Of all of them, only the Rigel Trade Authority does not fail. The Rigellians learn that they cannot teach entire alien cultures to avoid attractive mistakes, no matter how noble their intentions [FASA]. 950,000 B.C. The Rigellians withdraw from public view and content themselves with occassional "corrective measures" applied from afar to cure the galaxy's most visible and obnoxious ills [FASA]. 810,700 B.C. Period 888 begins on Alcawell in the Delta Quadrant [V #2]. 808,000 B.C. About this time the Alcawellians evolve on Alcawell. They will perfect time travel and colonize hundreds of Periods in their planet's history [V #2]. 597,736 B.C. With the home star of the Tkon Empire dying, the inhabitants begin work on a massive project called the Great Endeavor. To literally move the sun itself out of the solar system and replace it with a younger star taken from an uninhabited system light years distant. The massive matter-transference array, a spherical lattice several times the diameter of the star itself, will take a century to construct [TNG #48]. 597,730 B.C. The Arretians colonize the known galaxy. In the 40 Eridani system, they may have used gene-splicing techniques on proto-Vulcans, possibly explain- ing the Vulcan/Romulan faction split in Vulcan prehistory [RT, TBoT #17]. 597,716 B.C. (Age of Xora) Glevi Ut Sov begins her reign as the final Empress of the Tkon Empire, the Empire of the Endless Flame [TNG #48]. 597,715 B.C. Q leads 0, Gorgan, (*), and The One to the Tkon Empire as a suitable civilization to experiment on [TNG #48]... 597,711 B.C. Gorgan sparks a rebellion against the Empress on the 11th planet (Rzom) in the primary system of the Tkon Empire [TNG #48]. 597,706 B.C. A space battle between the Tkon and Rzom worlds is unleashed by (*), the hatred generating strength in the creature [TNG #48]. 597,666 B.C. On Wsor, a peaceful inner world of the Tkon Empire, The One's crusade begins to wreak havoc across the planet [TNG #48]. 597,643 B.C. An earthquake inflicts damage on the Tkon homeworld [TNG #48]. 597,636 B.C. (Age of Makto) In the Tkon Empire, it is the 80th year of the Empress Glevi Ut Sov's reign. The Great Endeavour is completed as the largest matter- transference array ever constructed is engaged. The Empress calls for an immediate cessation of all hostilities throughout both the Tkon Empire and the Rzom Alliance. 0 accelerates the death of the star and induces a supernova, wiping out the Tkon Empire. A much older Q and Picard (from 2374) watch the horrific spectacle. The Tkon empire may have been forged by the Devil's Heart which came to the homeworld as a meteor when the natives were a simple hunting culture. At the height of their power, the Tkon Empire numbered in the trillions. Only a small number of distant outposts will survive. Delphi Ardu, a desolate world, will be discovered by the "Enterprise" in 2364. Its sole inhabitant, Portal 63, hailing from the Age of Bastu centuries before the supernova [TNG #48, GN 13, TNG 107]. Young Q, 0, Gorgan, The One, and (*) face the wrath of the Q Continuum for the extermination of the Tkon Empire. They flee. In the Detrian system, 0 detonates a planet's solid dilithium core triggering a matter-antimatter explosion. Their battle against the Continuum will last 100,000 years and wreak havoc on the galaxy [TNG #49]... 540,828 B.C. In the Magellanic Clouds, the First Hive is constructed for the Great Design and the Crossing begins (a multi-generational intergalactic voyage to the Milky Way galaxy). None of the worlds in the Megallanic Clouds are considered suitable, and a warlike and agressive alien race has conquered most of the territory (possibly the Flying Parasites?). During the journey, the 203rd (incarnation of the) Hive will secretly result in an aggressive Hivemaster succession intent on annihilating all who stand in their way, and an agoraphobic change in the Great Design's purpose to terraform an uninhabited world [DSN #15, MRM, STM]. On Bajor, civilization flourishes and Bajoran culture is born. Gorgan, escaping from the Q Continuum's wrath, dives into the Bajoran wormhole and encounters the wormhole entities within who impede his progress. Brightly colored streaks across Bajor's sky will result, as though the Celestial Temple is aflame, and they will be noted as such by the inhabitants of B'hala [TNG 203, DSN #23, TNG #49]. Fossils excavated on Itamish III in 2375 by Captain Picard and Professor Gedruva date back to this era [GN 41]. 497,740 B.C. The star Exo begins to dim and will continue to do so over the next half million years. The inhabitants of Exo III (later known as "the Old Ones" by their creations) will be driven underground, resulting in a mechanistic culture of androids. Exo's energy drain is attributed to The One's war with the Q Continuum. The One sapped the star's energy to use against Quinn in the altercation. One Exoan (later known only as "Sam") dooms his people and damns himself by conceiving the plan to give the androids self-awareness, driving their servants mad with a desire for something they could never possess. He will be the first to successfully transfer his consciousness--and stow away aboard Vaslovik's ship in 2304 [LG, TNG #49, TNG #64]. 497,736 B.C. The F9 star Careta gradually begins to fade [TOS #65]. 497,710 B.C. The Cetacean Probe's construction is completed, having taken centuries of time and half the resources of the creators' world. Its purpose is to search for life forms similar to its creators [GN 10]. 497,700 B.C. The once Class M planet Arret's atmosphere is ripped away during civil war. A handful of survivors take shelter in subterranean caves. The Rigellians have nothing to do with this war but are pleasantly surprised at this brutal event, which restores their faith in justice. The Rigellians have become complacent and cynical, involving themselves less and less with alien races. Note that the Arretian civil war (one side being the Northern Coalition) was started and fueled by (*) in its battle with the Q Continuum [RT, FASA]. 497,636 B.C. The Q Continuum triumphs over 0, Young Q, Gorgan, and (*). Gorgan and (*) retreat into a black hole, the remains of the Tkon system. The One is confined to the galactic core, behind a Great Barrier accretion disk extending out 13 light years from the galactic center. 0, still unable to travel at hyperlight velocity, is confined to the intergalactic void, exiled from the Milky Way galaxy. The Q Continuum erects an energy barrier around the galaxy to protect the Milky Way from 0, banished without parole. The "Enterprise" will confront both barriers. During 0's final struggle, a solid iridium asteroid is hurled at the female Q. Q hastily rips open the fabric of the space-time continuum and plunges the asteroid millions of years back in time where it will impact Earth and consequently extinguish the dinosaurs. Q's punishment will be to personally oversee the reconstruction of Earth's biosystem and its life forms [TNG #49, ST V, WNM]. Q, disoriented by Trelane's assault (circa 2370) is in a disassociated, totally noncorporeal state of free-floating energy at the edge of the galaxy. Suffering from amnesia, Q will inhabit the Energy Barrier at the galactic rim until well into the 23rd Century [GN 17]. It is speculated that the Badlands' plasma storms may have begun as recently as this time [NWNC]. 497,626 B.C. In the Delta Quadrant, a space-time rift rips apart the 5th planet in the Birsiba system and consequently will reappear every few thousand years near, inside, or just above every planet in the system. In 2374, the rift will interfere with the operation of the Birsiban worldwide transport system and cause a parallel universe population- shifting catastrophe [V #15]. 497,624 B.C. In the Gamma Quadrant, a multidimensional alien 'cathedral' artifact is constructed [MG #3]. The Q Continuum turns their attention toward assisting other races in attaining culture and technology. It will be a short-lived policy [G #7]. 497,620 B.C. During this era the Talosians of Talos IV achieve warp capability. They will explore and retrieve specimens from all across the galaxy [STSC, Me]. 497,600 B.C. The Ylans complete their Artifact, an interstellar museum of art. Over the next half million years it will become a starship trap [TNG #13]. 310,700 B.C. Period 889 begins on Alcawell in the Delta Quadrant [V #2]. 309,629 B.C. On Alcawell, a team led by a man named Caxton discovers time travel. They quickly learn that time lines could be changed with just the slightest of tampering and a very small, powerful circle is founded to police time travel violations. Population density is a problem to the Alcawellians and space travel is quickly phased out following poor spacecraft design. Colonizing the planet's history into Periods (500,000 year chunks) is the solution and the Alcawellians begin to live in different eras [V #2]. 307,629 B.C. (3,071 Real Time, Period 889) The "Voyager" away team consisting of Chief Engineer Torres, Ensign Kim, and Neelix accidentally commit an intraperiod journey back 310,000 years to this year by tampering with an abandoned time shuttle on the planet Alcawell. They will in turn be brought back to Period 1 (circa 44 million B.C.) to Mean Time Control HQ [V #2]. 304,710 B.C. At the galactic rim, tens of thousands of Borg ships attack the Cetacean Probe, inflicting damage to its crystal memory [GN 10]. The Trilex civilization on the Near Side of the Milky Way also faces the Borg. They create a massive subspace pulse to incapacitate their invasion fleet--by deliberately turning their sun into a nova [GN 22]. The Borg trace the path of the Cetacean Probe back to its homeworld (a distance of some 30,000 parsecs) and strike the planet. This Second Winnowing slaughters thousands before the inhabitants shatter their own homeworld's moon to construct an evacuation fleet from the rubble [GN 10]. Roughly this is the period of the construction of an installation in the Caltiskan system to control an alien extradimensional probe [TNG #63]. 297,736 B.C. The xenophobic Kh!lict civilization arises on the planet Careta IV. Over the next 100 millennia they will exterminate every intelligent race they encounter. The Kl!lict extermination will account for 73% of the 'orphan' cultures in the sector [TOS #65]. 297,730 B.C. The Multimillennials' home ship is constructed [TOS #94]. 297,630 B.C. A Vulcan etching containing a Mayan-like language dates from this era. A new analysis of the artifact will be conducted in 2370 and reviewed by Captain Picard. The first Vulcan texts, however, are some 250,000 years in the future [TNG #33, NWNC]. 200,000 B.C. The Rigellians are finally able to reverse the genetic flaws in their DNA and RNA during this era, and no longer will be born with a shuffling gait and bone problems [FASA]. 197,861 B.C. The earliest known interdimensional Gateway dates from this year [G #3]. 197,737 B.C. (cycle 903) The Kalandans become a space-faring people [G #1]. 197,736 B.C. With the sun dimming and Careta IV's geothermal resources tapped to the max, the Kl!ict civilization collapses [TOS #65]. 197,725 B.C. The Devil's Heart falls into the hands of the Iconians. They use its technology for three generations to create the Three Gateways [GN 13]. 197,665 B.C. The Devil's Heart falls into the possession of Kanda Jiak, soon to be the last of the Iconians [GN 13]. 197,635 B.C. The Iconian Empire dies out when the homeworld is annihilated by orbital bombardment, but not before tens of thousands of Iconians escape to the remote outposts of Ikkabar, DiWahn, and Dynasia. Kanda Jiak, the last Iconian, deserts Iconia via a Gateway taking with him the Devil's Heart to Vulcan where he dies. Ancient texts will describe the Iconians as "demons of air and darkness" and other civilizations will fear them. By 2370, Starbase 211's Kraybon Collection museum will contain the only known example of a Fire Sceptre from the ruins of Iconia Primus. In 2372, a renegade group of Jem'Hadar will discover a non-operational Iconian gateway on Vandros IV in the Gamma Quadrant. During the gateway crisis of 2376, it will be learned that the Iconians did not entirely become extinct, but surviving members adopted a non-intervention policy. Q will also claim that the Q Continuum gave the Iconians technology which led to their downfall--thus the Continuum also adopted the same policy [TNG 137, GN 13, TNG #39, DSN 496, G #7]. There are two types of Iconian Gateways: the older ones that can move ships across great distances are usually located in planetary orbits, and later smaller ones on planets that can take people from one place to another. An even smaller, hand-held (Iconian?) Gateway will make its way to Overseer Kira Nerys in 2369 in the "Mirror" universe [G #4, DP #1]. 197,629 B.C. The massive metal door shielding the Central Node on the Borg homeworld is sealed [GN 22]. 197,625 B.C. In the Delta Quadrant, a bio-plasmic starship-eating organism is born [V 208]. 170,236 B.C. The Meztorien civilization arises [TOS #65]. 150,000 B.C. Rigel A begins to show signs of instability. The alarmed Rigellians delve into their past to rediscover the technology used by the Masters and rejuvenate their sun. They succeed in draining Rigel of its helium ash and replenishing its hydrogen. Rigel may burn for another million years without tampering [FASA]. 147,629 B.C. The Alcawellians discover how to easily cross the boundaries of alternate universe timelines where the Alcawellians never evolved, and begin to colonize them. The Second Exodus and the desertation of Alcawell begins. In 150,000 years, Alcawell will be uninhabited in this timeline and there will be an estimate of over two hundred billion Alcawellians occupying over 8 million alternate timelines [V #2]. 107,624 B.C. The Borg assimilate the Hirogen homeworld in the Delta Quadrant. The surviving Hirogens radically alter their lifestyle and civilization to cope with the Borg menace [NWNC]. 102,700 B.C. Interstellar war breaks out between the satanic Furies, rulers of the Alpha Quadrant civilizations, and the insectoid "Unclean" viroids. The Unclean will sweep across the 217 million systems known and mapped by the Furies, immune to the Furies' terror-projection weaponry. Taken by surprise, the host (666 separate races bound together into a single people) are driven first from the planets at the galactic rim (suggesting that the Unclean hail from outside the galaxy). The war will rage for 100,000 years [V #9]. 101,700 B.C. At the end of the first millennium of the war, the Furies are forced to retreat from the rim of the galaxy by the Unclean. For century after century the Furies retreat. The first great stand engages 93,109,907 Fury vessels as recorded by Subcrat Ramszak the Ok'San. The last great stand will involve a mere 50,000 ships [V #9]... 100,000 B.C. An unknown race (possibly related to the Sarpeidons) engineers a Dyson Sphere habitat. A volume of 200 light years of space will be mined for the raw materials, resulting in the Great Wall void [TNG #50, TNG 230]. An alien race (possibly an offshoot of the Preservers) establishes an underground network of tectonic regulators on the planet Evora, making the world seismically safe for intelligent life to evolve [SCE #15]. This is the era during which the Jindarians end their terrestrial existence and travel as gypsies throughout the galaxy. Their first ships are powered asteroids. Their place of origin shall remain a mystery [SFB]. 97,800 B.C. Atomic warfare on Talos IV destroys the surface of the planet and drives the Talosians underground. While they develop impressive mental powers their technology degenerates and eventually they will lose all knowledge of their ancestors' tools and machines [Me, EOM]. 97,736 B.C. The Meztoriens explore the Careta system and unearth the artifacts of the Kh!lict on the 4th planet. Realizing their danger, the Meztoriens shield the ruins with sensor-jamming fields. The Meztoriens will eventually succumb to the Darneel Invasion in the Dulciphar star cluster. The surviving fragments of their empire fall into a dark age from which they will never emerge [TOS #65]. 97,715 B.C. Space-time impressions (0's "footsteps" from half a million years ago) are first charted by Verathan explorers [TNG #48]. 97,710 B.C. All Erisian worlds are evacuated, including Temaris IV--possibly due to the presence of the Borg [GN 10]. 97,709 B.C. An unknown civilization leaves behind a long-distance frequency-focus transporter on the planet Faramond. The entire planet is a giant transporter conductor capable of transporting whole civilizations a distance of light-millennia. However, the builders take the control mechanism for the machine with them, leaving behind an empty hulk. Over the millennia, the Fabrini and half a dozen other races will stumble across it, each studying the machine and abandoning it [GN 12]. 87,630 B.C. It is the heyday of the Zalkat Union. Malkus The Mighty approaches Aidulac and commands her to fashion 4 items to ensure his rule. They are: mental control over other sentient life forms (Artifact Alpha), manipulation of weather patterns (Artifact Beta), transport of a deadly disease into a target (Artifact Gamma), and projection of energy beams of great force (Artifact Delta). Each item is indestructible and is in the form of small black boxes. She also makes Malkus and herself immortal. Malkus The Mighty will rule for 1,000 years. After the fall of the Zalkat Union, the 4 devices are spread to the corners of the Union, with the consciousness of Malkus imprisoned within Artifact Alpha [BB #1, BB #2]. 87,035 B.C. The interstellar gate system is abandoned [TOS #43]. 77,630 B.C. The Fury of Vulcan is recorded by the testimony of many witnesses when a Vulcan hunter-warrior named Torkas of the Vehm kills 97 of his own village with a leaf-bladed Toth spear before being killed. Ok'San the Overlord of the Furies is the most despised of all Vulcan demons and she represents loss of control and loss of reason. The Ok'San are the Sanoktisandaruval of the Furies who have enslaved the Vulcan people through the use of terror-projection machines. The Furies will rule the Vulcans for tens of thousands of years, burning their domination into the Vulcan race memories, until the arrival of the Unclean (viewed as gods by the Vulcans). The terror weapons have no affect upon the Unclean so the Ok'San throw their Vulcan slaves by the tens of thousands to the Unclean to die. The Furies flee Vulcan, vowing to return and reclaim what they own, and the planet of suddenly free slaves falls to barbarism. The "war of all against all" will continue until the time of Surak [V #9]. 67,710 B.C. Edris goes nova as predicted by the Erisians 30,000 years earlier [GN 10]. 52,000 B.C. The ecosphere of Rigel IV finally dies after hundreds of thousands of years of indifferent struggle. No plant, animal, or microbe remains on the surface. The Rigellians simply glaze over the lifeless ground and use it for parking space for more trade vessels. Artificial life support has already been functional for nearly a million years [FASA]. 50,000 B.C. Civilization begins on Evora [SCE #15]. 47,740 B.C. The Mandylion Rift (TNC 671-53609) is created when its primary goes nova [GN 48]. 47,737 B.C. Lokai, a political criminal, escapes from his home planet Cheron. Bele, a law enforcer, goes in pursuit--which will last 50,000 years. When the two return to Cheron they will find their homeworld a dead planet in the 2260s. Cheron's destruction will later be attributed to the (*) hate-consuming entity eventually rediscovered on Beta XIIA in 2263 [LB, TNG #48, Dv]. 47,735 B.C. A marked decrease in volcanic activity occurs on Vulcan [EOM]. 47,725 B.C. The U.S.S. "Lynx" (NCC-4600) timeship takes measurements of the Coal Sack Nebula and tests the Expansion Theory on her fifth voyage [LTP]. The earliest Vulcan texts date back to this era [NWNC]. 47,650 B.C. Around this time, sporting events (and perhaps executions) begin to be held at Lerrit's capital city's stadium on Bajor [G #7]. 47,629 B.C. On Alcawell, in the Delta Quadrant, the Second Exodus is ended and the world is empty. The inhabitants have left via dimensional shifting. Fifty thousand years later most everything is totally gone except for the Alcawellian time ships which must be protected by Watchmen from interstel- lar looters [V #2]. 47,624 B.C. The Petraw begin exploring the galaxy [G #3]. 42,730 B.C. The "Sky Spirits" depart for Earth at approximately this time. It will take them more than three generations to reach Sol from the Delta Quadrant [V 125]. 42,628 B.C. Native Americans are genetically bonded by alien humanoids known in legend as the "Sky Spirits." These Humans are known as the Inheritors [V 125]. 40,000 B.C. Like thousands of other races before them, the Preservers come to trade at Rigel. They begin with a small volume then swell to a flood of ships, then fade away, like thousands of other races before them [FASA]. 37,628 B.C. The 1st "Awakening" occurs on Urrytha in the Delta Quadrant [V #12]. 35,000 B.C. The Rigellians learn of the preponderence of humanoid races on both sides of the Arm. Still they do not suspect the truth [FASA]. The Prophets banish the Pah-wraith entities to the fire caves on Bajor, completely destroying the city Yvrig. Kosst Amojan, their leader, is imprisoned elsewhere on a site that would one day be the city of B'hala. Colonel Kira Nerys, transported from 2376 via an Iconian gateway, experiences the horrors of primitive war, fighting against the Lerrit Army and the Bajora in the Perikian region on Bajor. An Iconian transports her back to DS9 in 2376, and sends the Europa Nova waste to an uninhabited system [G #7]. 30,000 B.C. A stone relic for the Emissary is buried beneath B'hala on Bajor. It will mark a prophecy of either peace or destruction for Bajor's future in the Reckoning [DSN 545]. On Sierra Bravo 112-II a deep-dwelling sea entity is born during this period [DSN #25]. During this period, the Archimedes principle is discovered on Vulcan [DSN #24]. 28,600 B.C. A prophetic document predicting events through the Dominion War is written by Ohalu and buried in the city of B'hala on Bajor during this era. Ohalu preaches that the Prophets are a symbiotic race of beings not sacred gods. A cult of 10,000 will protect the book and keep its material alive despite its heretical views by the Bajoran religion [DSNA1, DSNA2]. 27,725 B.C. The U.S.S. "Lynx" (NCC-4600) prototype timeship catalogs x-ray sources in the Cygnus star clusters on her second mission [LTP]. 27,630 B.C. The Vorathum civilization in the Gamma Quadrant reaches its height, spanning over two dozen systems interconnected by a highly developed trade and communications network [DSN 407]. 27,628 B.C. The 2nd "Awakening" occurs on Urrytha in the Delta Quadrant [V #12]. 23,600 B.C. In the War of the Prophets timeline, the Ascendancy rock containing passive sensor gear is buried in stable ground on Bajor. Shortly before this period the B'hala area on Bajor is subject to severe earthquakes [MIL #2]. 23,227 B.C. In the War of the Prophets timeline, the U.S.S. "Phoenix" is buried at the bottom of a methane sea on Syladdo, a Class J gas giant, the 4th moon of Ba'Syladon in the Bajor system. The wreckage will be recovered during the final days of the 24th Century, including the ship's dedication plaque and the undeployed deep-time components [MIL #2]. 22,600 B.C. The three Bajoran mystics Shabren, Eilin, and Naradim set down their visions. The "mystics" are respectively Picard, Vash, and Nog from the alternate future War of the Prophets timeline of 2400 A.D. All but the 10th of Shabren's prophecies will be proven true (but can be read as a warning, not a firm prediction). The Books of Eilin unequivocally describes the rediscovery of the Red Orbs of Jalbador. Naradim's Third Vision recorded on the tablets of Jalbador states: "Behold, you shall know the final prophecy of Jalbador is fulfilled when the False Emissary shall rise from among those that did die in the destruction of the gateway, to face the final battle with the True Emissary of the Prophets, and to bow before his righteousness at the time the doors shall be opened and the One Temple restored. And by his return and, and by his defeat, this shall you know as the True Reckoning, which shall come at the end of all days, and the beginning of that which has no beginning." The mystics will secretly ensure the correct course of future events by entrusting their texts to Prylar Obanak's ancestors in the Cirran Mountain monestary [MIL #2, MIL #3]. 20,000 B.C. The inhabitants of Altair IV colonize Altair VI. A system-wide civil war is later waged, dropping both worlds into savagery [LOR, AT]. 19,626 B.C. The first of over 947 known excavations takes place on Tagus III [TNG #47]. 19,227 B.C. A wandering Glath starship captain named Muark Tan brings to Rigel IV evidence of sentient humanoid life on Rigel VIII, including photographs, tools, weapons, clothing, and three live specimens. It is already too late to undo the tampering, as the value of Orion slaves makes itself felt on the open market. Of all the races the Orions have known, the Rigellians will never deal in the sale of Orion slaves. The thought of the fortune the Rigellians passed up will always inspire deep reverential awe in the Orions [FASA]. 17,944 B.C. The Treaty of Kammzdast is signed. The Rigellians sign it in order to preserve peace in the Rigel system [FASA]. 17,736 B.C. All intelligent life on Beekman's Planet (Hydrilla) is exterminated [TOS #30]. 17,735 B.C. Kremaster, an extragalactic cyborg, becomes entrapped in the final nexus interstellar gate system, intent on destroying it [TOS #43]. 17,630 B.C. About this time, the Velexians of Velex die out. Their underground machinery and automatons will continue to function, however, over the next 20,000 years [TNG #31]. In the "Mirror" universe, the Bajoran Gratitude Festival is practiced for the first time [DP #1]. 17,628 B.C. The 3rd "Awakening" occurs on Urrytha in the Delta Quadrant [V #12]. 17,627 B.C. On Bajor, a painting is made of the sacred (soon-to-be) lost city of B'hala. General knowledge of the city will be lost for 5,000 years [DSN 508, MIL #2]. 17,600 B.C. General knowlege of the city B'hala on Bajor is lost [MIL #2]. 14,263 B.C. The Atom War on Botchok occurs. Somchuk Nhat the Far-Sighted, a Grey Orion, calls the war an example of the failure of diplomacy to handle technological questions. The rebuilding of Botchok will see many Greys rise to high positions in business and in government [FASA]. 13,630 B.C. Civilization begins on Tirek VIII, a species of highly intelligent squidlike creatures [DSN #15]. 13,000 B.C. A race of beings located in Sagitarrius begin to transmit quaternary coded signals describing their history, culture, spiritual values, physical forms, and ultimately their own demise [SFC]. 12,735 B.C. The Aragos civilization is destroyed [TOS #32]. Half the galaxy is occupied by the Danons (who may have visited Earth and started the Devil legend). Near the center of the galaxy, they encounter the slug-like Torgas and war breaks out which will last thousands of years. The Danons will eventually be driven back to their homeworld where they will construct their Great Machine as a last line of defense against outside attack, and will worship it [ON 13]. 12,730 B.C. Rakatan Mons, a volcano on the planet Rakatan (Ordover system), settles down to being virtually inactive [TOS #68]. 12,628 B.C. The oort cloud in the KDZ-E25F system gets kicked into an inner-system orbit by a grazing stellar body [DoH #2]. 12,600 B.C. The last temple is built on the site of B'hala on Bajor. It will be swallowed by landslides [MIL #2]. 12,571 B.C. "Working Groups" of Grey Orions are secretly lifted from Botchok to provide technological expertise on other planets. In less than a thousand years their use (although against the Treaty of Kammzdast) will become widespread [FASA]. On Earth, the first Humans migrate to the North American continent. In 2368, cadets Bobbie Ray, Jayme Miranda, and Hammon Titus will discover calcified Human bones beneath San Francisco, California dating from this period [GN 30]. 11,800 B.C. The Senate hall on the Klingon homeworld is built [ON 1]. 11,157 B.C. A contingent of both Grey and Ruddy Orions propose the Namazz Accord to the Kammzdast signatories. In their altered version of this event, the name of only one Grey Orion, Dufen Maads, is preserved and he is referred to as a Ruddy. No mention of any other Greys is made, though they perform the bulk of the work in planning the re-ecologizing of Botchok [FASA]. 11,050 B.C. For a few days, the Rigellians detain a Grey Orion, Talduk Sik, part of a technical working group about to go outsystem. He is the first Orion that the Rigellians study, and he is carefully interviewed and questioned. This occassion, however, will become almost mystical to the Orions, particularly the Greys. Even in the far future some will still think of the Rigellians as their Makers. For their part, the Rigellians will think of the occasion as the first time they began to feel forebodings about the Orions [FASA]. 11,000 B.C. At approximately this time in the Delta Quadrant, the Caretaker's people, extra-galactic beings, encounter the Ocampa homeworld and accidentally destroy the atmosphere. Two of the Caretakers elect to remain behind in an immense Array to care for the Ocampa people, having relocated them into a subterranean environment [V 101, V 102, V #1]. 10,737 B.C. The Andromedan androids occupy the Nevis system sector for over a million years. The Nevisians visit the androids and explore space--all without starships but with an interstellar transporter. An unspecified interstellar war chases the Nevisians back to the Nevis system, dropping out of sight after withdrawing their ambassadors and explorers. A thousand years later interplanetary war breaks out, and in the millennia to come they will forget the science behind their technology (attributing it to their Gods) even though it is fully automated [TOS #81]. 10,414 B.C. The Greys of the Orion colony on Sharu, aided by Ruddy managers and Green workers, divert a portion of the planet's industrial capacity to their own purposes without being detected. The textiles, calculators, and jewelry they produce is tiny and economically unimportant, but it is the first time that Orions produce goods for their own benefit on an alien world [FASA]. 10,109 B.C. Grey Orion navigators and computer watchmen are first used as crew aboard alien ships. Within a century, Ruddies will also be used as starship crew, earning a reputation for reliability [FASA]. 10,000 B.C. The planet Vulcan is still at war with itself. It is the beginning of the Age of Expansion, and the unification of Vulcan starts [GN 4]. 9,999 B.C. The Orion Alliance is forged in secret on Botchok, and the news is passed by word of mouth to every colony. The Alliance, whose membership is purely Ruddy and Grey, declares that every Orion must master the alien technologies they find, with the ultimate aim of liberating Botchok and overthrowing the Treaty of Kammzdast. The Grey Orion Chairman, Klendal Hanok the Liberator, warns that victory will come only after many patient generations and so subtly that hardly anyone will notice [FASA]. The Stone Age on Earth: animal domestication and fire are developed [LOR, SFD]. 9,737 B.C. The planets Prastor and Distrel in the Nevis system go to war over the consumption of Palko fruit segments. An interplanetary transporter not only links their two worlds together but also resurrects their dead fallen in battle [TOS #81]. 9,736 B.C. The Tam Paupa is first worn on the planet Pandro (Garo VII) [Log 9]. 9,700 B.C. Orions are now serving on most alien merchant vessels [FASA]. 9,688 B.C. The Bema revolt in Orion space. Over 50,000 Green Orions and lower-class Ruddies stage an uprising protesting their working conditions, which becomes a demand to liberate all Orions everywhere and release the homeworld. Julin Hyrax the Brave volunteers his Greys--all 3,000 of them--to the Magistrate of Bema to stop the revolt. Distrustful of any Orion, the Magistrate refuses. Julin leads his Greys, unarmed, against the revolutionary army and demands their surrender. The army slaughters Julin's Greys; only 22 survive the butchery. The Kammzdast signatories remember the gesture as a sea-change in Orion behavior, and for a while, the Orions revere Julin as a martyr to a better future. This revolt becomes the last Orion revolt for 57 centuries. The Era of Good Feeling begins (ending in 1492 B.C.). The Orions laboriously build for themselves a reputation for loyalty, honesty, and trustworthiness--a deception of the boldest kind. During this period, the Orions will gain the rights to own their own enclaves and industry and to serve on alien starships [FASA]. 9,632 B.C. A Kurlan Naiskos sculpture is constructed by a Master of Tarquin Hill on the planet Kurl in the Third Dynasty [TNG 246]. 9,630 B.C. An alien station incorporating a time travel transporter system is built, possibly by the Iconians or Iconian offshoots. It will be abandoned in a few thousand years and destroyed shortly after its discovery by the "Enterprise" in 2370 [TNG #32]. Kepler's Star goes nova during this era. The Enser, an avian civilization, will be greatly influenced by the star, interpreting it as a sign of war in heaven. Over the next couple centuries they will remake themselves--retooling their own biology from that of planet-bound, oxygen-breathers to one that ingests radiation and uses it to power their great winged bodies. After all have undergone the transformation, they will launch themselves into interstellar space to do battle with the universe for the soul of God. The Enser desert their planet and all will die in the heart of the supernova [TNG #24]. 9,000 B.C. The mythical continent Atlantis is destroyed. In 2263, Captain Kirk will compare the peaceful Indian settlement on Amerind to that of Atlantis. The Atlantians may have been the ancestors of the Voth [PSy, V 165]. 8,730 B.C. From 2271, Ennengand and a Kauld battlebarge emerge in unknown space and land on a hellish planet composed almost entirely of metals. All their surplus goes into storing energy and processing metal with extreme efficiency. A new society is formed called the Living who survive on harvesting candleflies and free-dancers. By opening Gateways, the Living have free access to the Outside--but are restricted by their memories of the 'Curse of space.' Any whole bodies of hunters are Anointed: their mummified corpses are pumped full of metal and stored aboard the battle- barge [G #2]. 8,064 B.C. War between the Joost-Tseetsk and Loor-Tseetsk races destroys their culture spread throughout fourteen worlds in nine star systems. The former retain their Sphere of Clans to some extent. The latter degenerate into cave-dwellers on the planet Koorn [TNG #21]. 7,848 B.C. The Anu'anshee, one of the earliest warp-capable species in the galaxy, construct an outpost on a planetoid in the Eris Alpha system. They will also leave traces in the Ondahar, Kandoge and Camus systems. Note that the etymology of the name Anu'anshee: it is the Cyrean word for "Collector" or "Those Who Preserve." Thus the Anu'anshee may, again, be the Preservers. In the Eris Alpha sector they will also be known as the Krytallans and Irakua [E #3]. Sometime during this era, the natives of Gamma Trianguli VI construct Vaal: a vast underground computer topped off by a serpent head, and eventually a god to the inhabitants. Kukulkan may have been responsible [Ap, HS/a]. 7,737 B.C. A 'controller' is installed by the Eymorgs in their underground city on Sigma Draconis VI [SB]. 7,735 B.C. Fabrina goes nova. The Fabrini escape aboard an immense generation ship called "Yonada" [FW]. 7,732 B.C. The volcanic Mount Selaya on Vulcan destroys its peak with such force it craters moons several light-minutes away [TOS #68]. 7,729 B.C. The Cold Factor, a massive quantum olivium collector/neutralizer, is built by the Multimillennials when they decide to depart our galaxy. Difficult to control, these units will later be replaced by smaller robotic probes [TOS #94]. 7,640 B.C. The guard post 'repositories' are constructed by the 'Builders' [TNG #2]. 7,631 B.C. The first of 9 "Tears of the Prophets" orbs appear in the skies of Bajor--all but one will be taken by the Cardassians. These orbs possess unique properties and originate from an artificially generated wormhole, the dwelling place of timeless beings which Bajoran religion will refer to as the Prophets [DSN 401]. Note that according to Captain Sisko's visions in 2374 of Benny Russell, a very similar orb will appear on Earth, brought there by a dying alien renegade from Sirius. There it will fall into the possession of the African Dogon tribe of the Mali Republic. At a fair in 1940, Russell's exposure to the orb will alter his perception [DSN 538]. 7,630 B.C. Klingon honor stretches back to this era (Lt. Worf will claim) [TNG #38]. In the Delta Quadrant, an unknown race cuts a path on what will someday become a Mikhal Traveler's outpost [V 161]. 7,628 B.C. Ferengi tradition stretches back to this era (Quark will claim). This is possibly the era during which the sacred Rules of Acquisition are created by the First Nagus Gint, who may in turn have invented warp drive for the Ferengi [DSN 488, DSN 497, DSN #24]. The 4th "Awakening" occurs on Urrytha in the Delta Quadrant [V #12]. 7,627 B.C. The search begins by archeologists for the lost city of B'hala on Bajor [DSN 508]. 7,625 B.C. According to one account, the Dominion is created by the Founders in the Gamma Quadrant [DSN 574]. 7,624 B.C. An offshoot, or the last remaining Iconian people, visit the Kalandan outpost [G #3]. 6,635 B.C. The Zakdorns gain their reputation of having the most inately stategic minds in the galaxy [TNG 147]. 5,625 B.C. On Vulcan, the Kurat Temple Complex is erected by Vulcan mystics at the base of Mount Seleya [NWNC]. 5,429 B.C. The House of Jibim Kiba Siber rules the planet Jibet. Their reign will last 7,000 years [DSN #14]. 4,745 B.C. Omicron Delta IV, the so-called "Shore Leave Planet" or "Amusement Park Planet" is established by an unknown alien race. A warlike, conquest- minded offshoot race on Askalon V will perish from the unrestrained use of the cloning technology in a great war [STM, SL, OUP/a, Log 3, TOS #76]. 4,632 B.C. The Lathanta of 30452 FAS III (Eul Ma'ak Lethantana) develop interplanet- ary flight and land on 30452 FAS IV (Ma'ak Krannag) intending to exploit their sister planet's resources. They discover the tribal Krann and enslave them and their world. Over the following centuries, the Lathanta strip the resources of Ma'ak Krannag and force the natives to worship them as gods [TNG #37]. 4,630 B.C. A water gourd archeology item dates from this era, a possession of Captain Picard in 2370 [TNG #33]. 4,250 B.C. On the planet Vulcan, thousands die of the Skag Maug plague [MRM]. 4,032 B.C. The Aegis abduct a male and a female from Earth. They and their descendants will be given generations of training in a cloaked solar system (Zeta-Gamma-537) 50,000 light years away to help prevent Earth's civilization from destroying itself [AE, GN 44]. 3,848 B.C. The capital city on the planet Ondahar VII is destroyed in a catastrophic non-linear explosion, most of the 300,000 people perishing. [E #3]. 3,834 B.C. Akharin (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal) is born in Mesopotamia on old Earth. Over the next millenia he will greatly influence Humanity [RM]. Note that "Morgan Lefler" born centuries later on Earth will bear a very similar longevity problem, though she will be at least in part Promethian [NF #6]. 3,782 B.C. The Night of Blood: the Krann revolt against the Lathanta, in the 30452 FAS system. Outnumbered on Ma'ak Krannag, the natives rise up and slaugh- ter their masters with knives. The planet's facilities and industries are taken over. Although the revolt ends up costing more Krann lives than Lathanta, the Krann win and, using captured Lathantan ships, carry the war over to Eul Ma'ak Lethantana. With their economy in ruins, the Lethanta eventually agree to a peace treaty and pay heavy reparations for their past exploitation of their world and their people [TNG #37]. 3,740 B.C. Landru, a political figure on UFC 611 (C-111)-Beta III, dies. All his knowledge lives on in a computer of his own design which will rule this world for the next six thousand years [RA]. A parasitic alien species is frozen within a comet. In some 6,000 years it will enter the Trill system. Trill ships will obliterate the comet after a brief contact. These are the Blue Gill parasites [GN 38, TNG 125, MG #4]. 3,725 B.C. The U.S.S. "Lynx" (NCC-4600) timeship, on her sixth mission, studies NGC-42583 to prove the Cephid Variable Theory [LTP]. 3,664 B.C. Ishep, the last descendant of the Night Kings, is imprisoned in the Hebitian tombs, effectively sealing the neural signatures of Dithparu telepaths away (fantastically old remnants of a powerful civilization predating the Vulcans, Bajorans, and even Organians and Metrons--worshiped as gods). The Cardassians will develop a resistence to psi influence and prosper, and colonize Cardassia Prime [TLE #4]. 3,632 B.C. In the 30452 FAS (Ma'ak Terrella) system, planet 3 (Eul Ma'ak Lethantana) suffers massive thermonuclear bombardment from space by the Krann of planet 4 (Ma'ak Krannag). The Krann believe the Lethanta to be respons- ible for introducing an engineered virus on their world tailored to kill off all higher life forms. The Lethanta are wiped out save for a deep space colonizing mission of hollowed-out asteroid generation ships launched some months before this ultimate crisis. The surviving Krann in space seek revenge by constructing the First Fleet: an interstellar sub- light expedition to seek out and exterminate the remaining Lethanta. The Fleet departs for the nearest stars [TNG #37]. 3,624 B.C. This is roughly the beginning of the Hebitian Age, also known as the Age of the Five Kingdoms, on Cardassia Prime. A golden age of peace and plenty [NWNC]. 3,130 B.C. The First Fleet of the Krann reaches the nearest star to 30452 FAS. They settle down on a planet they call Salvation and utilize the natural resources to build newer and better ships [TNG #37]. 3,000 B.C. All intelligent life in the Beta Portalan system is destroyed by the Flying Parasites [OA]. The Kalandan Empire is destroyed by a disease organism [TWS, MRM]. 2,970 B.C. The advanced race of beings responsible for the Sagittarian signals die out due to fading genetic vitality [SFC]. 2,750 B.C. Kohl becomes the Klingon God-patron of medicine on the Klingon homeworld [MRM]. 2,738 B.C. Apollo, an extraterrestrial humanoid, comes to Earth. He and his fellow Athenians will set the pattern of the Greek Gods. Known as 'the Beings,' they will be the basis for the Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Norse myths [WM, NF #12]. 2,737 B.C. Commander Spock and Dr. McCoy are trapped in the Ice Age on the planet Sarpeidon, having been transported 5,000 years back through time by the Atavachron. Zarabeth, an exile banished by Zor Khan the Tyrant, bears Spock's son, Zar [AY, TOS #11]. Zar, in the Lakreo Valley region on Sarpeidon, helps to found society [TOS #11]. Ginn Donan Garreft Hap Elod Griff Ab Iandor becomes a hero in the Nevis system (winning his extended name for heroism in battle). He will eventually agree that the resurrection system creates cold-hearted fatalists who neither fight nor live anymore [TOS #81]. 2,730 B.C. S'harien becomes known as Vulcan's greatest swordsmith. The U.S.S. "S'harien" (NCC-3107) class battlecruiser of the 2290s will be named after him [TOS #18, SfP]. 2,718 B.C. Zarabeth dies in Sarpeidon's Ice Age [TOS #11]. 2,712 B.C. Using the Guardian of Forever, Commander Spock rescues his son, Zar. Zar is transported to the 23rd Century and later returns to 2,737 B.C. via the Guardian [TOS #11]. 2,700 B.C. Interstellar war between the Furies and the Unclean draws to an end in the Alpha Quadrant. Tiin, the Cannibal Whose Bed Would Not Be Shared, commands the final defense from the Autocrat's chair. A small fleet of a few thousand ships lures the main contingent of Unclean, attacking them from out of the black, breaking a four-century truce. The entire remaining field-unity of Unclean go in pursuit and when the last Fury ships retreat they number 21 out of more than 4,000. When the Furies prepare to die, approached by the Unclean from different vectors, they are thrown through the Bajoran wormhole's backwash (energy released 5,000 years into the past from c. 2371 A.D.). Light from the subspace tunneling is so great that it will be detectable for 3 or 4 millennia. The swarms of the Unclean are decimated but not annihilated, and they will take up residence along the eastern spiral arm of the galaxy for the next five millennia. The defeated Furies civilization (consisting of the Danai, Bardoi, Ak'lins, Sakill, Jequat, and others) is banished to the far side of the galaxy. During the first few decades, millions perish while the civilization falls into barbarism. A thousand year dimness begins. Their entire culture will be based solely on returning to "Heaven" (the Alpha Quadrant of the Near Side of the galaxy) from "Hell" (the Delta Quadrant of the Far Side of the galaxy). Some survivors of this war in the Alpha Quadrant end up stranded on pre-Federation homeworlds in the Near Side of the galaxy. These include Earth, Vulcan, Andor, and Orion among others such as the Klingon homeworlds, and even the Ferengi will know of them. On Earth, they will form many of the demon legends (in conjunction with the Danons' visitation?) and the basis of Druidism. On Vulcan, they are called the Ok'San. The Klingon race will be most strongly affected (calling them Iraga, Shushara, Hullam'gar, and the KdIchpon), the demons promising to return with the Havoc and consume the weak [TOS #79, TNG #41, DSN #16, V #9]. In an alternate timeline, the "Defiant" (from 2371 A.D.) is thrown back in time to the Furies' final battle by the Unclean's tampering with the Bajoran wormhole. Lt. Jadzia Dax (just her host body) suffers lethal radiation exposure and creates a diversion with a lifepod, allowing the ship to escape. She will be assimilated by the Unclean. Captain Sisko and the entire ship's complement (save for Lt. Dax's symbiont and Dr. Bashir) die and the "Defiant" is hidden in a cometary fragment on the outskirts of Sol system in the Oort cloud. On Year 1, Day 6, 23:40, Dr. Bashir places the Dax symbiont into stasis. He will live out the rest of his life in the ship's hull, some 70 years [DSN #16]. 2,641 B.C. Artas is born on Tanith [TNG #67]. 2,634 B.C. The Howling God doomsday world of Kirlos is constructed by the Ariantu in their battle against the K'vin Hegemony. The Ariantu Empire collapses and Kirlos is abandoned by the Ariantu. The Sullurh remain behind [TNG #12]. 2,631 B.C. A white dwarf star is formed outside of U.F.P. territory which will contain a comet heralding the appearance of a wormhole and the destination of the Ko N'ya [GN 13]. 2,629 B.C. The planet Tanith is destroyed in the final 5,000 year cycle, but not before the launch of Artas, encased and cybernetically linked to a death comet (Thanopstru) aimed at Thanet. Its warp drive system fails, making the long normal space journey a 5,000 year voyage. On Thanet, the Holy Panvivlion is written, predicting the world's end [TNG #67]. 2,628 B.C. This is the era during which Earth begins using currency, at least according to Nog's research in 2372 [DSN 480]. 2,530 B.C. From the planet Salvation, the Krann launch their Second Fleet, still intent on seeking out the Lethanta descendants. This pattern of going from star to star and rebuilding their fleets will continue up through their Sixth Fleet [TNG #37]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Anthropologists from 2769 observe the construction of the Great Pyramid [E 111]. 2,000 B.C. The Metal Age on Earth: agriculture and engineering are developed [LOR, SFD]. 1,955 B.C. The K'shikkaa colonists of Veruna IV abandon their colony ship, the "Soul," which brought them to the Verunan system escorted by six Guardian ships (the "Courage," "Faith," "Kindness," "Conviction," "Wisdom," and "Love"). In time their history will be forgotten, passed down only through oral tradition and regarded as myth. At least one other K'shikkaa colony ship will survive to colonize Akeras. A third colony ship may have created the spacial concavity in the Verunan system by collapsing a worm- hole. These sublight vessels were launched centuries earlier by the K'shikkaa to escape their dying sun [V #6]. 1,900 B.C. On Vulcan, Sikar founds the Vulcan School of Medicine [MRM]. 1,827 B.C. In the Delta Quadrant, Aren Yashar is born. One of the long-lived (yet sterile) Rhulani race, Yashar will organize the Ja'in pirates after being mutilated by cultists on Rhulan [V #14]. 1,740 B.C. On the Far Side of the galaxy, the Furies begin to dig themselves out of barbarism, driven by the need to reclaim their home territory on the Near Side of the galaxy [TOS #79]. 1,700 B.C. Vulcan disposes of its offensive weaponry [GN 16]. 1,650 B.C. In the Enterprise Timeline: The ruins on an un-named planet surveyed by the "Enterprise" in 2152 date back to this era [E 136]. 1,630 B.C. The Lethanta fleet of sublight asteroid generation ships arrive in the 30453 FAS (Ma'ak Indawe, "Stronghold") system and settle on the third planet which they name Nem Ma'ak Bratuna ("The Last Stand"). After land- fall, they fall almost immediately into barbarism and a long dark age will last for centuries as the Lethanta civilization and technology deteriorate [TNG #37]. 1,625 B.C. The ancient Klingon language and/or the House of Martok stretches back to this time period [TDW #4]. 1,492 B.C. The Orion Dawn: the Orions' far-flung network of secret supply stations and repair yards allows them to steal two armed merchant ships. Though the Rigellians have complete information on the theft, they profess ignorance to the Kammzdast Signatories who dare ask their aid. The Rigellians subtly use their influence to bring more Orions into the Trade Halls. The Era of Good Feeling ends. This may be the period in Orion history which Captain Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Aleek-Om, Grey, and Erikson study on stardate 5373.4 via the Guardian of Forever [FASA, Yy/a]. 1,450 B.C. The Orion pirates possess 200 merchant vessels at this time [FASA]. 1,240 B.C. The Kgha'lugh star system (Sector 937) is destroyed when its sun goes through its first red-giant stage, incinerating all the inner planets. One such planet is probably the homeworld of the Danai. By the 23rd Century this system will fall under the domain of the Ruchma Province in the Klingon Empire [TOS #79]. 1,198 B.C. Parneb of Thebes designs a temple and supervises its construction on Earth [GN 2]. 933 B.C. Solomon (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal) "dies" [TOS #46]. 849 B.C. The Vulcans establish a monestary on P'Jem [E 107]. 820 B.C. Around this time on Elas the patriarchal ruling caste is replaced by a female-dominated society [SSG]. 750 B.C. The Chatalia home star supernovas. Prior to the disaster, an interstellar ramjet vessel is launched [ON 11]. 740 B.C. Zetar expands into a red giant destroying all corporeal life in the system. The minds of the planet's inhabitants live on, however, and go in search of a host body [LZ, STM]. 736 B.C. The Taygeta system is irradiated by a nova [TOS #19]. 709 B.C. The Orion alliance on Botchok meets in an emergency session to discuss the Pirate Question. The Greys, most of them Colonials, believe piracy is hurting the cause of independence and should be curtailed. Forseeing the impossibility of a gradual transition, the Ruddies contend that a strong space navy will eventually be indispensible and should be built now. This is the official origin of the split between the Gradualists and the Militarists [FASA]. 658 B.C. The holy man Kilikarri founds the city Riis and the Way of Wallows, a road leading to the city, on Bajor. Legend states that Kilikarri miraculously caught 100 fish and the 3rd Scroll of Prophecy in the Shakiristi. In the 24th Century during the Cardassian occupation, it will be known as Surface 92 [DSN #25]. The Sreela colonize Herot IV during this period [LUG]. 630 B.C. On Bajor, Trakor prophecizes "When the river wakes stirred once more to Janir's side three vipers will return to their nest in the sky. When the Vipers try to peer through the temple gate, a sword of stars will appear in the heavens. The temple will burn and the gates will be cast open" for the wormhole in 2371, among other prophecies [DSN 461]. 624 B.C. The sentient computer Ganitriul goes online on Eerlik's moon, providing every need to the Eerlikka [SCE #2]. Microbes responsible for the Sherman Plague become dormant on Sherman's Planet [SCE #16]. In the Gamma Quadrant, House Perian is built by the Yrythny [MG #2]. The Mind Wars devastate Capulon (Sigma Delphini) IV: the Delphinii "Mind-share" telepathic techniques are used to rip thoughts from enemy minds and enslave the weak [TNG #27]. 600 B.C. On Capulon (Sigma Delphini) IV, the Mind Wars slowly come to an end when most children are born without the "Mind-share" ability. The people abandon the sciences and flock back to the old temples, instigating sacrifices [TNG #27]. 500 B.C. The Sandarans, fleeing from their home star's nova, arrive on Earth and set the pattern of Classical Greece. The Heran colonists of the 21st Century will loosely pattern their society after the Greek city-state [PSt, TNG #42]. 495 B.C. Pericles, statesman and Simian War naval commander, is born on Earth. In 2263, the Platonians will award Kirk with a shield reportedly belonging to this figure [PSt]. 470 B.C. Socrates, Greek philosopher, is born on Earth. Flint the Immortal will meet him during his lifetime. In 2373, the "Voyager's" holographic doctor will re-create Socrates in a holodeck as part of a personality improvement program [RM, V 161]. 460 B.C. Hippocrates, Greek physician, is born on Earth. The Hippocratic Oath medical ethics code will be used to swear doctors into the field well into the 23rd Century. In 2263, Dr. McCoy will be awarded a scroll of cures, by the Platonians, supposedly penned by Hippocrates himself. In later years, at least one medical ship class will carry his name. The "Voyager's" holographic doctor (in 2372) would find it interesting if he could talk to Hippocrates. Dr. Julian Bashir will have a dream about Hippocrates. Even Dr. Phlox (in the Enterprise Timeline) will mention Hippocrates, in 2152 [Em, PSt, Al/a, LOR, JRM2, V #8, DSN #27, E 147]. 450 B.C. The first Vulcan manned landing on Charis is aborted following the extermination of the High House by T'Thelaih [GN 4]. 427 B.C. Plato of Athens, Greek philosopher, is born on Earth. The Sandarans will follow Plato's doctrines and name their new world Platonius in his honor. Captain Janeway will also refer to Plato [PSt, V 138]. 412 B.C. Diogenes, a Greek philosopher, is born on Earth. Dr. McCoy will compare Dr. Stavos Keniclius to a modern Diogenes in the 23rd Century, in search of a perfect Human specimen [IV/a]. Helen of Troy (Euripedes) is reportedly the most beautiful woman in the world according to Greek mythology. Trelane will compare Yeoman Ross of the "Enterprise" to Helen [SG]. 400 B.C. Vulcans make the first landing on Charis (T'Khut), Vulcan's sister planet [GN 4]. 300 B.C. (1433 Vulcan Years) Vulcan's Glory is won as a prize of war from the house of Kawarda, in the battle of T'zal [TOS #44]. During this period on Vulcan, the te-Vikram priest-kings rule the Womb of Fire. One of the most warlike and unstable of Vulcan cultures [GN 28]. 239 B.C. Eeiauo is colonized by the Sivaoans as a penal colony [TOS #21]. 94 B.C. The Orions battle 58 other races in the Orion War [FASA]. 82 B.C. The first of 375 melodies dating back to this year will be compared to Pai music heard by Lt. Commander Data in 2370 [TNG #38]. 67 B.C. Surak is born on Vulcan, the son of T'Leia and Stef. The Eye of Fire, light from the Sigma-1014 Orionis nova, reaches Vulcan [TOS #35, GN 13, GN 4]. In the "Mirror" universe, Surak dies as an infant, thus his people never develop emotional control and the philosophy of Infinite Diversity [GN 15, TBoT #14]. 61 B.C. With the end of the Orion war in sight, the Botchok Planetary Congress debates the form of social organization they will adopt afterward. Tamos Draman the Half-Sighted argues eloquently for a hierarchy in which the Greys are slightly higher than the Ruddies. Eventually the BPC produces the Codex Orion, a compendium of the laws of society, in which Greys and Ruddies are equals [FASA]. 60 B.C. Stef, the father of Surak, hands the Ko N'ya (Devil's Heart) stone over to his one remaining son, Surak, following a battle on the Ishaya plain near Mt. Selaya and isk'Kahr. He freely surrenders the stone to Garamond, a warrior of the Ghe'Hara clan, the next day [GN 13]. 57 B.C. The Orion War ends [FASA]. 56 B.C. A thousand years of nearly uninterruped peace, growth, and prosperity also prepares the Orions, unknowingly, for the Reverse which will wreck their culture. Social differences become wider and more rigid. Colonies of Greys without any Ruddies, and Ruddies without a single Grey, start to appear in odd corners of Orion space [FASA]. 48 B.C. Parmen is born [PSt]. 42 B.C. Tiberius Claudius Nero, Roman Emperor, is born on Earth. James Kirk's middle name will come from this historical figure [TOS #1, ON 15]. Roughly during this period, Captain Miles Gloriosus enters The Captain's Table bar [TCT #5]. 37 B.C. Philana is born [PSt]. 22 B.C., 18 January (139954 Vulcan Old Date) (Orion) Duthulhiv pirates land on Vulcan in an attempt to loot it. This first extraVulcanian contact will result in a split in Vulcan society and lead up to the first Vulcan interstellar colonization [TOS #35, GN 4]. 16 B.C. (139970 Vulcan Old Date) The number of Seheik ("Declared") on Vulcan approaches 12,000. These are the followers of S'task wanting to establish a "New Vulcan" [TOS #35]. 7 B.C. Following their departure from Earth, the Sandarans arrive on Platonius [PSt]. 6 B.C. (140005 Vulcan Old Date) Zakal the Terrible, the greatest of the Kolinahr masters, dies on Vulcan [GN 5]. S'task recruits 12,000 Vulcans to depart Vulcan with him. Many more will follow, totalling 80,000 [TOS #35, GN 4, GN 5]. On Earth (and presumably on UFC 892-IV, Magna Roma) the religious figure Jesus Christ is born who will form the basis of Christianity. Christmas will be celebrated aboard the "Enterprise" numerous times. In 2264, the delusional Thomas Clayton will claim to be Jesus Christ [BC, DMd, Log 2, ON 9]. This is possibly the era of the Hundred Year War between the Vulcan and the (as yet unnamed) Romulan factions on Vulcan, presumably leading to their mass departure. Q will later claim that one of the Philosopher Q's "self-destructive stunts" created the misunderstanding which ignited this war [V 130]. It is also the era of the Adepts of T'Pel, a guild of Vulcan assassins which may survive into the 24th Century's Romulan Empire [GN 26]. 30 Roughly around this time on the planet Gnala, the mating ritual to fertilize eggs becomes less a biological imperative and more a matter of personal pride [S #2]. 67 During this era the Bijani homeworld is destroyed by a planetary cataclysm and the entire race pursues a nomadic lifestyle wandering through space [STB]. 80 Parmen and Philana are married on Platonius [PSt]. 150? (12 Ahhahr 140005 Vulcan Old Date) The 80,000 leave Vulcan orbit in the first interstellar Vulcan migration outside 40 Eridani. "Rea's Helm" is the first ship followed by "Warbird," "Starcatcher," "T'Hie," "Pennon," "Bloodwing," "Corona," "Lance," "Gorget," "Sunheart," "Forge," "Lost Road," "Blacklight," "Firestorm," "Vengeance," "Memory," and "Shield." The survivors will later found the Romulan Star Empire [TOS #35, GN 4]. Garamond, one of the Vulcan emigrants, takes the Ko N'ya with him on their voyage to the new world later known as Romulus. He will live to be nearly three hundred years old (not counting relativistic time di- lation?) and upon his death the Ko N'ya will be taken by his wife, Queen J'ross. She will plan on organizing the Romulan people and perhaps return them to the stars [GN 13]... Prior to the Time of Awakening on Vulcan, Surak is said to have founded the legendary city of ShiGral, an oasis of logic and peace. Some stories go so far as to claim that ShiGral was the only place Surak's ideals were ever fully realized [SNW II]. The Hipon colonize the Fazi homeworld [E #2]. 160 The Hipon learn that the Fazi are sentient but discovering that contact is fatal, they decide to gradually feed information to the Fazi [E #2]. 242 A series of deeply incised pits is created at Mount Seleya on Vulcan from laser cannon fire [GN 28]. Surek's teachings lead the Vulcan people devoted to logic, non-violence, and IDIC (as expressed in Surak's Vulcan salute: the small finger representing the philosophy of IDIC, the ring finger representing the philosophy of Nome, the middle finger representing the doctrine of the domination of logic over emotion, the index finger representing reverence-for-life, and the thumb standing alone to represent the high regard placed on individual privacy). This is the era of the Reformation [GN 4, SFH]. 260 The ancestors of Sarek gain ceremonial ground on Vulcan where their Pon Farr ceremonies will be carried out [AT]. On UFC 892 IV, a culture similar to that of Earth's Roman Empire evolves (later explained by Hodgkin's Law of Parallel Planet Development). This planet is also identical to Earth in density, diameter, and atmosphere and by the 2260s it will have progressed to the equivalent of Earth's 20th Century [BC]. 314 The Shalakai Empire dies out during the Great Rebellion. The Shalakai are called "soul-eaters" and stories will persist of the Shalakai being a race of immortals [Tran]. 320 Vulcan achieves warp capability [STSC]. 370 Boradis III is used as an outpost for the DeBroon, an ancient offshoot of the Romulans [TNG 256]. The Stone of Gol, a psionic resonator, is believed destroyed by the gods on Vulcan during the Awakening. It is actually disassembled [TNG 257]. The Confederacy of Surak is founded on Vulcan [STSC]. In the Dragon Empire, Lord Shen Fu bluffs his opponent and 7,000 perish (or so will claim Li Po in 2370 despite the Dragon Empire theoretically being an Earth colony launched in the early 21st Century) [TNG #38]. The Bajoran Republic fights a war against a nonhumanoid race called the Vorel. The Bajorans will eventually win the war and take possession of several star systems including the Tarvo system [SNW]. In the Delta Quadrant, the Vidiian Serdality is ravaged by the Phage virus. It will continue to consume their bodies, destroying their tissues for over two millennia. The harvesting of replacement organs will become routine [V 105]. Roughly during this period, the Great Move begins: the Mist inhabitants learn how to phase-shift out of the normal continuum. Five complete star systems are phased over. By the 2370s, the Mist universe will consist of 208 systems [TCT #3]. 371 A Yoruba mask is fashioned in Africa on Earth. Some 2,000 years later it will be a prized possession of Commander Benjamin Sisko [DSN 447]. The Disarrui lead a thriving interstellar "pocket empire" around the 1865 Serpens system. They will vanish almost overnight when a large meteor the size of Earth's moon destroys the homeworld. Possessing a "geobond" to the homeworld, the Disarrui all die out over the next century or two. Their remaining worlds will be plundered [TNG #45]. In the Delta Quadrant, the Akerians develop faster-than-light travel and basic shielding capabilities. The Akerian Empire is born when six worlds become subject to their rule [V #6]. 372 According to one account, the Dominion is established by the Founders in the Gamma Quadrant during this era. The Jem'Hadar become the first defense of the Dominion [DSN 496, DSN 575]. 373 Kula Dhad meets Aren Yashar in the Delta Quadrant. Dhad will become Yashar's right-hand-man in Ja'in piracy [V #14]. 374 A civilization on Golana which built a time portal vanishes [DSN 548]. The Orb of Memory is originally discovered in the Denorios Belt during this era [DSNA1]. 375 This is roughly the era of the decline of the Hebitian Age on Cardassia Prime. The depletion of the planet's resources and the rise of a world- wide ascetic movement breeds a new variety of stoics calling themselves Cardassians, meaning 'people of discipline.' Ignoring the boundaries of the Hebitian kingdoms, the new society will come to revolve around extended families, where respect for one's elders supercedes respect for one's monarch. The Cardassians will have a great many centuries of misery ahead of them [NWNC]. The Halkans adapt a peaceful stand forbidding trade with military powers [GN 40]. Q visits Terwil IX around this period and becomes known to the inhabitants as the Laughing God. Two thousand years later, Romulans will be acquainted with Q [GN 37]. 455 The Tullvans of Zeta Geminorum die out [ON 6]. 476 The surgo-op procedure is developed by the Aquans on Argo [Am/a, MRM]. Kassaba Fever destroys entire populations on Rigel IV [MRM]. King Arthur reigns on Earth in Britain. His court of Camelot will be a popular holosuite program enjoyed by Lt. Dax and Major Kira in 2372. Arthur's wizard mentor, Merlin, is also Flint the Immortal. In 2373, Commander Shelby will tell Captain Calhoun that he has a King Arthur Complex (very apt as he commands the U.S.S. "Excalibur") [DSN 473, DSN 493, RM, NF #6]. 500 Extraterrestrials transplant inhabitants from Persia on Earth to the planet Argelius II [LOR]. A 6th Century Bajoran mandala from this era will be auctioned off on DS9 by Quark in late 2373 [DSN 523]. 560 The Vulcan colony ships encounter the Iruhe in the 4408 Beta Trianguli system--and suffer massive casualties. Two colony ships are manipulated into crashing into the "Iaehh" ("Intellivore") entity. The son of a Romulan spy will relay the legend to Captain Picard in the 24th Century. Despite action by the Organians in 2261, the mind-eater will still thrive until the "Enterprise's" assault in 2371 [TOS #35, TNG #45]. Although impossible to say with any precision, the Vulcan colony ships make landfall on Ch'Rihan (Romulus) sometime during this era, and half the surviving population will be wiped out by the Gnawing. The disease will atrophy the nicitating membrances and alter their color perception. [TLE #6]. 664 The Tam Paupa is stolen from the premier of Pandro (Garo VII). Chaos and civil wars will result, lasting for three centuries [Log 9]. 712 In Cadiz, Flint the Immortal tries to take his own life by hanging [TOS #46]. The poem 'Beowulf' is composed. In 2371 it will be transformed into a holodeck simulation aboard the "Voyager" by Ensign Harry Kim [V 112]. 722 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 740 On Qo'noS, the Kri'stak Volcano erupts. It will be nearly a century before it erupts again [GN 24]. 761 The Metron spokesman is born [Ar]. 772 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 791 Warring factions on Areta (Beta Circinus III) unleash a nuclear holocaust that devastates large portions of the planet [TOS #44]. 801 [reference stardate -12/01] The first true Klingons develop on Klinzhai from primate-like ancestors [FASA]. Note that this is the beginning of Klingon recorded history [DSN #29]. 811 A weakening centralized government on Botchok coincides with the growing strength in the outlying regions of Orion space. All 15 outermost regions effectively secede from the Botchok Planetary Congress. Government becomes chaotic and social conditions worsen throughout Orion space [FASA]. 817 Kellein, daughter of Vathraq, is born on Qo'noS. Toragh becomes a metalsmith. In 20 years he will forge the first batlh'etlh ("sword of honor") under orders from Kahless [GN 24]. 822 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 826 On Qo'noS, Kahless son of Kanjis, begins service under the tyrant Molor as a warchief [GN 24]. 832 (The Heroic Age on Qo'noS) Drought and famine followed by plague ravages the village of Miriiah. It will last for over two years [GN 24]. 833 (The Heroic Age on Qo'noS) In the foothills of the Uhq'ra Moutains, Kahless saves the life of his monarch Molor [GN 24]. 834 (The Heroic Age on Qo'noS) At the village of M'riiah, Kahless demands tribute on the behalf of Molor. The poor village, suffering from drought and famine, cannot pay and Starad (son of Molor) threatens to burn the village. Kahless forbids it and kills Starad. In mutiny, he and his men become outlaws. Morath, son of Ondagh, joins them [GN 24]. 835 (The Heroic Age on Qo'noS) Kahless and his men take refuge at Lord Vathraq's village. Kellein, daughter of Vathraq, becomes betrothed to Kahless. On the run from the tyrant, Kahless and his companions narrowly escape Molor's soldiers. Heading south, Kahless encounters Edronh and his men who ally themselves to his cause [GN 24]. 836 (The Heroic Age on Qo'noS) Kahless returns to Vathraq's village only to find all its people murdered by Molor's soldiers, including Kellein. In a rage he rides off on his s'tarahk. Moroth follows Kahless, blaming Kahless for the ravaged village, claiming he used his men for his own purposes. The two warriors wrestle but Moroth still remains a pursuer, haunting Kahless for six days and six nights. At one point Kahless contemplates suicide, but Moroth convinces the older warrior to dedicate his life to those that had perished. They return to Vathraq's village twelve days after their departure. Legend will amplify and distort the story to Kahless and Moroth wrestling in the hills for twelve days and twelve nights; Morath being identified as the brother of Kahless. In the village of T'chariv, Edronh follows the orders of Kahless to spread the word that he is gathering an army to march against Molor [GN 24]. 837 (The Heroic Age on Qo'noS) In his first full-scale clash with Molor's forces, Kahless kills Molor's second son, Yatron. Kahless, from loss of blood, falls unconscious and in a feverish state dreams of Kellein. She instructs him to build a special sword taking a lock of his own hair and dipping it in the hot blood of the Kri'stak Volcano, then allowing it to cool in the waters of Lake Lusor. Kellein also warns him of Edronh's treachery and plan to sell out Kahless's forces to Molor. Kahless, following his feverish dream, seeks out the metalsmith Toragh to forge the first batlh'etlh. Legend, however, will yield to Kahless's dream rather than the actual account [GN 24]. 838 (The Heroic Age on Qo'noS) Kahless and his men clash with Molor's forces in battle after battle at Serra'nob, An'quat, Tolar'tu, and Qa'yarin. Shurin, a good friend of Kahless, dies at the battle of Tolar'tu. For every one of Kahless' outlaws that fall, two of Molar's soldiers fall [GN 24]. 839 (The Heroic Age on Qo'noS) Molor's castle is taken by Kahless' men--fifty of his best fighters are equipped with batlh'etlhmey. Kahless beheads Molor and hurles it out into the heart of the battle. The death poem of Molor will be considered a classic in years to come. The cost is high: Morath dies for Kahless, taking Molor's d'kt tahg blade aimed at Kahless. In the centuries to come, the Kot'Baval Festival will celebrate the victory of Kahless over Molor (in the "Mirror" universe, it will celebrate the victory of Molor over Kahless) [GN 20, TNG 249, GN 24, TNG 273, DP #2]. This is perhaps the time of the legendary battle of Fom Kerdath: Bardak Linron the traitor fights the forces of Kahless to a standstill in a six-day period. Kahless loses the battle when Bardak sends his best general, Renarg, to negotiate terms for separating the combatants. Renarg enters the tent of Kahless's high command with an arrogant list of demands, but his terms are a ruse having strapped high explosives around his body, conceiled beneath his armor and clothing. Detonating the munitions, Renarg sacrifices himself to kill Kahless's entire general staff. Only by a miracle Kahless survives, having stepped out to relieve himself from the night's drinking [DSN #22]. 854 (The Heroic Age on Qo'noS) Kahless The Unforgettable unites the Klingon homeworld during this era. Kahless and the Lady Lukara begin the greatest romance in Klingon history, after holding their ground against 500 warriors who stormed the Great Hall. It is the dawn of the (planetbound) Klingon Empire. He sets the pattern for the Klingon race's ruthlessness and honor [GN 20, DSN 501, SC]. 865 The Solari Wars begin on Solais V [TNG 136]. 869 (The Heroic Age on Qo'noS) With the tyrant overthrown, Qo'noS united, and the people given a set of laws by which they could conduct themselves honorably, Kahless The Unforgettable writes down the true account of his life. He then departs for a place called Sto-Vo-Kor: "Where no one lacks sustenance or bends his knee to anyone else. Where in every hall, the clash of swords rings from the rafters. And where men hold honor above all else." Kahless indicates its location by pointing to a star in the evening sky before leaving. A monestary will be established on Boreth in the future, the world orbiting that star. Following Kahless' death, the Lady Lukara forms the Order of the Bat'leth to spread his word and enforce his doctrine. The so-called Heroic Age of Qo'noS will shortly come to an end. The achievements of Kahless will be recorded in the Sacred Texts, though distorted by myth and legend. In 2263, the Excalbians will re-create Kahless based upon the conceptions of Captain Kirk and Commander Spock of the "Enterprise." In 2369, a clone of Kahless will be created. In 2371, the long-lost scroll of Kahless documenting the man's real life history will be uncovered on Qo'noS by Olahg, and utilized to spearhead a conspiracy against Gowron [TNG 249, IKSG #1, SC, GN 24]. 872 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 922 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. In the Enterprise Timeline: the Klingons become warp capable [STSC]. 972 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. During this era the Hur'q invade the Klingon homeworld. Fast-moving vicious giants, they slaughter nearly every living thing. They loot it of treasures including the legendary Sword of Kahless, which they take back with them to the Gamma Quadrant [DSN 481, DSN #29]. The last true disciples of Kahless are the Katai (literally "firebringers"), who form the legendary Two Thousand, a group of Klingons who carve out a fort in an icy cliff of Qo'noS's arctic regions and wait out the Hur'q invasion. Some will depart after the Hur'q and colonize Boreth, while others will remain behind and emerge as some of the greatest men and women of their era [DSN #30]. 994 Kavis Alpha, a neutron star, explodes [TNG 150]. 1000 Zora experiments with the body chemistry of tribes on Tiburon (Omega Fornacis III). In 2263 she will be re-created on Excalbia representing the concept of "evil" [SC, MRM]. 1005 Intense woldwide military conflict on Argelius II (Nelphia) nearly results in the annihilation of all life. The Argelians struggle to adopt a new planetary philosophy devoted to pleasure [TWF]. 1014 The Battle of Clontarf is fought between the Irish and the Vikings on Earth. Miles Edward O'Brien will be a direct descendant of King Brian Boru and will re-create this battle in a DS9 holosuite [DSN 488]. 1022 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 1054 The Crab Nebula is born. All life on Erelyn IV is wiped out by the lethal radiation. Archaelogists will study the ruins millennia later, as the buildings, libraries, and technology will remain--including a complete map of the Crab star's solar system as charted by sublight robotic probes. Sadly the inhabitants had a prototype warp engine under construction but politics stood in the way of progress [MIL #2]. 1071 The U.S.S. "Lynx" (NCC-4600) observes the formation of the Crab Nebula of 1054 on her first mission [LTP]. 1072 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 1077 On Andor, mysterious deaths convince the Guardian priests that the area later known as Harbortown is cursed. In actuality, poisonous gas released while excavating into the adjoining mountains is the cause [DSN #32]. 1081 (5459 Vulcan Years) Seton radiation is discovered by Seton on Vulcan. It is a radioactive condition in the upper atmosphere that lessens the intensity of ultraviolet rays [MRM]. 1091 Ancient Grace is a large city on Rigel V until a plague decimates the population, transforming it into ruins. Plant life survives and flourishes. Once the plague burns itself out the survivors will form a vastly different culture: rural and decentralized. Rigellians will be encouraged to have large families. Rigel V will remain a poor world of forests yielding biomedical products [TOS #82]. 1092 The assassination cults on Ssan (Alpha Gederix IV) begin the ritual of exposing themselves to the bloodfire virus to enhance their physical powers [GN 14]. 1097 The short-lived Orion Empire attempts to restore order by forcibly reuniting all regions in the Fringe Wars. The effort impoverishes Botchok and accelerates the disintegration of Orion society by giving arms to the poor and powerless. Many Grey Orion ruling families are wiped out on the most distant planets, the first victims of the Dispossession. Before it is finished, 90% of all Grey Orions will have died, and the rest forced into hiding [FASA]. 1100 Kukulkan visits the Mayan and Aztec civilizations on Earth. He provides them with an accurate calendar and instructions to build a city according to its cycles. They only use parts of Kukulkan's knowledge [HS/a]. 1122 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 1137 Saladin, a sultan of Egypt, is born on Earth. In the 23rd Century a very popular destroyer class will be named after him [TM]. 1154 In the Enterprise Timeline: A Xindi sphere is constructed around this time in the Dephic Expanse [E 154]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Andor becomes warp capable [STSC]. 1155 [reference stardate -9/55] Large extended-family tribal units are organized on Klinzhai [FASA]. Roughly around this time in the Enterprise Timeline, the Vissians develop warp drive [E 148]. 1157 Richard the Lionheart is born on Earth. Lt. McGivers will compare the Eugenic Supermen and Khan Noonian Singh to this historic figure and have a painting of Richard in her cabin [SS]. 1162 Genghis Khan, Mongal chieftain, is born on Earth. In 2263, he will be re-created by the Excalbians as one of the beings representing the concept of "evil" [SC]. 1168 The Lethantan monks of 30453 FAS (Ma'ak Indawe "Stronghold" III, or Nem Ma'ak Bratuna "The Last Stand") begin preaching the Word of Reconciliation to most of the world. Civilization begins to arise and a theocracy will be founded [TNG #37]. 1172 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 1190 Kavis Alpha, a neutron star, explodes [TNG 150]. A latinum hair broach enters the Troi family line [DSN 417]. 1215 The Magna Carta is signed in England, Earth. This Human document will be referred to by Samuel Cogley in 2261. Captain Picard will later explain the document to Alexander Rozhenko, accidentally stating that it was signed in the early 1500's [Cml, TCT #4, DoH #1]. 1222 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 1250 During this era, Vulcan Space Central, a vast orbiting space station will be constructed [GN 2, AT]. 1260 Within the Delta Triangle region of space, in a different time-continuum, the Elysian council is formed. By 2264, Elysia will contain members of over 123 different races [Tr/a]. On Thasus, the inhabitants continue to exist as physical beings [ST 1]. The Preservers transport a small cluster of villages from a plague zone in Germany on Earth to a planet deep in the heart of a deadly stellar cluster [TNG #28]. 1262 The Nadorians still possess formidable telekinetic abilities, a talent they will utilize in sculpture. Centuries later the ability will be bred out of the Nadorians, and the statues will command high prices across the galaxy [TOS #98]. 1263 According to Commander KerDaq, the Klingons experimented with fusion reactors during this era [TOS #78]. 1264 The Irapina fleet leaves the Sagittarius Arm and heads toward U.F.P. space, conquering or destroying everything in its path [ON 11]. An unexplained phenomenon melts the polar ice cap of the planet Vestalan [ON 6]. The planet Radu is settled by colonists from the Klingon system [TOS #27]. 1265 On Earth, Dante Alighieri, an Italian poet, is born. He will write 'The Divine Comedy.' Dante's 'Inferno' will be an engagement gift from Mark Hobbes William Johnson to Kathryn Janeway in the 24th Century, an engagement gift [V 257]. The Menthar-Promellian War exterminates both star-faring races in the Battle of Aurius IX [TNG 154]. This is probably the era during which the first of countless Elliptical Wars begin. Fought between the Blood and Kauld races in the Z-80 Sagittarian stellar group, these interplanetary wars will occur approximately at 24 year intervals [TOS #89]. 1272 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 1292 The mysterious Dark Range Platform is constructed by an unknown race between future U.F.P. and Klingon space during this era [GN 20]. The rigid and demanding songs played on Vulcan lyres (at least those favored by Mr. Spock) originate roughly from this time period [GN 47]. 1300 The Orion Registry is first published, and the Reverse ends [FASA]. 1315 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 1322 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 1325 With the Klingon homeworld depleted of resources after the Hur'q invasion, Ch'gran urges the people to move to the stars. He spearheads the con- struction of 7 great ships. On the anniversary of the Hur'q's arrival on Qo'noS, Ch'gran departs for the stars. Their last words are that they located a world to plant their flag. They are never heard from again except for one ship found drifting in the Betreka Nebula, and the wreckage of another on Raknal V--which will trigger the Betreka Nebula Incident in 2328. Records will later reveal that the colony was lost due to a mutiny led by Klartak (House of Boral, later renamed the House of Kravokh), Ch'gran's second-in-command. In reality, Ch'gran had no intention of colonizing space, but to destroy the First City from orbit and install himself as the new emperor [TLE #3]. 1330 The warrior of Clan Warrokh begin the tradition of reciting the names of their known ancestors before taking their evening meal [S #1]. 1334 On Earth in Constantinople, bubonic plague spreads throughout this city. Half of Europe will be devastated. Flint the Immortal witnesses the deaths [RM]. 1355 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 1360 The Romulans eradicate the Gnawing [TLE #6]. 1363 The Narr genetically-shift the plant life on Signi Beta [DoH #4]. 1366 The Nausicaan wort virus kills 95 percent of the Nausicaan population. It will be known as one of the worst plagues in history [TNG #52]. 1367 Ardra grants the people of Ventax II one thousand years of peace and prosperity, according to myth [TNG 187]. 1368 Kamen lives out his life on Kataan (Silarian sector). The sun goes nova, but not before the Kataanians launch a probe to be remembered by [TNG 225]. 1370 A lao shu delicacy is prepared on Pai when a rodent-like creature is buried in an earthenware pot packed with spiced preservatives. It will decay over the course of a thousand years and be ready for consumption [TNG #38]. 1371 An alien humanoid expedition colonizes Meridian, a dimensional-shifting planet in the Gamma Quadrant [DSN 454]. 1372 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. During this era, according to myth the Klingon warriors slay their gods (as reported by Commander Worf in 2372). According to myth, Kortar is the first Klingon for destroying the gods who created him. His punishment is to ferry the dishonored souls to Gre'thor aboard the Barge of the Dead. Kar-Tela the Goddess of Destiny, is the only Klingon god to escape the slaughter, for no warrior can defeat destiny [DSN 483, V 223, DSN #29]. Much of the Delta Quadrant is ruled by by an interstellar empire. It spawns a race of mutants, The Empty Ones, who feed upon the souls of other living beings because they have none of their own. At great cost, the Empty Ones are finally captured and banished from the empire never to be heard from again. In the 2370s, the "Voyager" will find them living on the planet Ryolanov, stranded there after their ship's crashlanding many centuries ago [V #13]. 1374 The Hirogen race establishes its predatory nature in the Delta Quadrant, a lifestyle which will remain unchanged for a thousand years [V 186]. 1375 The first lunar colonies are established by the Bajorans on habitable moons [MIL #1]. On Qo'noS, ChanTogh's troops fall back to Ketha where his soldiers dig trenches to fight from and live in. Deforesting the plain provides his soldiers with fire fuel for two seasons, but the subsequent erosion leaches away healthy topsoil and nourishing minerals. Farmers leave behind their meager crops, and animal life vanishes, retreating away to faraway mountains and forest. Over time, the abandoned plain will offer refuge to disease-baring rodents, scavenger avians, machine carcasses, molding foodstuffs, and the desperately poor [DSN #29]. 1376 Aylim and the symbiont Marh live during this period on Trill [NWNC]. In the Gamma Quadrant, the primitive Yrythny club to death any hatchlings not of their House [MG #2]. In the Delta Quadrant, the Alilann and the Culilann are attacked by the Strangers. The Alilann will evolve into a highly technological civilization, while the Culilann will remain primitive and underdeveloped [V #20]. 1386 Kavis Alpha, a neutron star, explodes [TNG 150]. 1394 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 1400 The Science Age on Earth: mathematics and physics are developed [LOR, SFD]. 1401 K't'lk is born on Hamal (Alpha Arietis IV) [TOS #13]. 1411 In the Gamma Quadrant, the planet Meridian dimensionally shifts back into normal space for a brief period of time [DSN 454]. 1419 Flint the Immortal, while playing the part of a wealthy baron, loses another love, Chloe, in a village in Bordeaux. He again attempts suicide, using a knife, and fails. A servant spies on Flint and soon spreads stories of witchcraft and forces of the occult at work in his manor. Flint will be forced to flee to Italy [TOS #46]. 1422 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 1433 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. Sync al Bashir, a 15th Century poet, is an ancestor of Julian Bashir [DSN 533]. 1452 Leonardo Da Vinci, an artist, is "born" on Earth this year (in reality he is Flint the Immortal). As part of his personality improvement program, the "Voyager's" holographic doctor will re-create Da Vinci on the starship's holodeck in 2373. Much later the same year, Captain Janeway will seek Da Vinci's advice. The artist's creativity will be an inspiration to Janeway during her youth. In 2374, Janeway will share an adventure with Da Vinci, freed from the holodeck by alien raiders who steal the EMH's mobile emitter. Janeway will note that James Kirk had reportedly met Da Vinci/Flint the Immortal "though the evidence is less than conclusive" [V 161, V 168, V 174, V 179]. 1467 A sleep Interval begins for the Shapers of Domarus IV [TNG #19]. Two people claim the throne of Capulon (Sigma Delphini) IV and the ancient way of Rhii'cha is invoked. It will not be involked in more than thirty generations [TNG #27]. 1468 The first of the I'lium line of kings ascends to the throne of Capulon (Sigma Delphini) IV. They will rule through 30 generations [TNG #27]. 1471 In the Gamma Quadrant, the planet Meridian dimensionally shifts back into normal space for a brief period of time [DSN 454]. 1472 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 1473 Nicholaus Copernicus, astronomer, is born on Earth. Many space vessels will honor his name in the centuries to come [SW/a, ST V, SFC]. 1478 The Spanish Inquisition occurs on Earth. Dr. McCoy, in 2287, will compare it to 20th Century medical practice [ST IV]. Ontailian society becomes stable and very little will change over the next 900 years except for technical advances [TNG #70]. On Romulus, prison cells are created beneath the palace during this era [V #21]. 1480 Early flight, and later space, programs begin on Gullrey. Unlike on Earth, it will take centuries for the Rey to reach low warp capabilities [TOS #67]. [reference stardate -6/80] On Klinzhai, a split between sea-dwellers and land-dwellers occurs, with little contact between the two after this date until the Great Consolidation centuries later [FASA]. 1484 In the Delta Quadrant, the Vaadwaur homeworld is bombarded by the Turei, ending their interstellar empire and leaving their world's atmosphere contaminated by radiogenic particles. The inhabitants retreat into stasis pods intending to be revived in 5 years. It won't be until the "Voyager's" encounter in 2376. Note that the Turei during this period were an aggressive race and through their subspace corridor technology have explored and colonies a wide range of worlds in the Delta Quadrant. They have made contact with the Borg (having only assimilated a handful of civilizations at this time) and the Talaxians (who will name the Vaadwaur "foolish" in their old tongue as early as 5,012 in the Talaxian New Caldender). Following the fall of the Vaadwaur, the Turei will control the subspace corridors [V 227]. 1486 (500th Cycle of Algol/Shem) The Karsid Empire makes its first contact with the planet Klinzhai [TOS #23]. 1500 During this period the Eenza and Unglza go to war on Zondar over religion and territory. The war will last nearly a thousand years [NF #5]. 1511 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 1519 Leonardo Da Vinci (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal) "dies" [RM]. 1522 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 1531 In the Gamma Quadrant, the planet Meridian dimensionally shifts back into normal space for a brief period of time [DSN 454]. 1538 The "Voyager's" emergency medical holographic program (in 2372) will have access to autopsy files of duels dating back to this year [V 123]. 1540 (Karsid Imperial Year 930) Klinzhai becomes a full member of the Karsid Empire and adapts Karsid technology, customs etc. A subject race of the Karsids, the Klinzhai inhabitants will be used primarily in Karsid starship crews. According to one account, the Karsid Empire (known in this context as "The Old Kings") will disappear, leaving the soon-to-be Klingons to pick up the pieces. Legend has it that they left to avoid the death of the galaxy, since stars in the core began falling into a gigantic black hole [TOS #23, SFB]. 1543 Jibim Kiba Siber is born in the Jibetian Confederacy [DSN #14]. 1550 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 1564 William Shakespeare, writer of plays and poetry, is born on Earth. He might actually be Flint the Immortal. Regardless, his plays will be presented through the 23rd and 24th Centuries, and in different styles including Arcturian. The theaters of Emben III will offer some of the best productions. Even the Klingons will be quite impressed with re- written Shakespeare during the "Enterprise's" first mission with Kirk in command. Captain Kirk, Commander Spock, Dr. McCoy, and many others will quote Shakespeare, as will the Klingon General Chang. Briefly on Vulcan after the "Enterprise's" decommissioning, Captain Spock will become a Shakespearian actor. Aboard the "Galaxy" class "Enterprise" in the 2360s, Captain Picard will have a copy of Shakespeare's works on display in his ready room. Various plays will be recreated in the holodecks by Data and Picard including 'Henry V,' and 'The Tempest' (holodeck program Data 7-3). On Deep Space 9, Garak will become acquainted with Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' through Dr. Bashir. In 2373, Q will hide from 0 within a simulation of 'The Tempest' in Holodeck 7. The Shakespeare Tavern in El Dorado on Risa in 2374 will feature Klingon and Human debating over the true origin of Shakespeare's plays. The Klingons claim that he was actually Wil'yam Shex'pir. In 2375, Q will take credit for Shakespeare's works ("...the drunken sod I knew who couldn't spell his name the same way twice...") [CK, TOS #83, GN 1, AON, TB, HS/a, WGD, ST VI, TOS #74, TNG 111, TNG 158, TNG 275, DSN 465, TNG #49, NF #10, GN 37]. Galileo Galilei, astronomer and physicist, is born on Earth. Flint the Immortal will know him personally, and many space-going vessels (namely shuttlecraft) will be named after him [RM, GS, Mt, WEd, ST V]. 1570 In the Gamma Quadrant, the Skrreea come under the rule of the T'Rogorans which will last eight centuries until they are conquered by the Dominion [DSN 430]. 1571 The Bajorans explore their star system with solar sail propelled ships. Possibly exploring as far distant as Cardassia, harnesssing tachyon eddies for hyperlight travel. The Cardassians will reject all Bajoran claims of such, not having developed spaceflight as early. In 2371, Commander Sisko will build a Bajoran sail vessel and journey to Cardassia, thus proving the Bajoran claim. The Cardassians will confess to finding the ancient remains of what corresponds to a Bajoran sail vessel on their world [DSN 468]. Revolution on Jibet sends Supreme Ruler Jibim Kiba Siber and a thousand of his loyal followers on a voyage to New Jibet with most of the planet's wealth. They depart aboard the sublight starship "Nibix," in suspended animation, intending to revive in 70 years time. The ship's navigation systems and automatic awakening systems are sabotaged by the traitor Bikon who makes his way back to Jibet in an escape pod. Bikon will use the Supreme Ruler's image to defeat the revolution and the Ribe-Iber-Bikon family will rule the Jibetian Confederacy for many centuries to come. The "Nibix" will become the most famous lost starship in history [DSN #14]. 1572 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. On Earth, Tycho Brahe describes a "new star" or "nova stella" [TNG #24]. 1582 Kavis Alpha, a neutron star, explodes [TNG 150]. 1588 On Earth, Englad defeats the Spanish Armada. In the Enterprise Timeline this is Reed's favorite time in history [E 142]. 1589 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 1591 In the Gamma Quadrant, the planet Meridian dimensionally shifts back into normal space for a brief period of time [DSN 454]. 1600 Hikaru Sulu, transported by Weyland of Cragon V, fights for his life in feudal Japan on Earth [TOS #52]. Over the next 70 years on Andor (Epsilon Indi VIII) over a quarter of the population kill each other at the height of the Age of Lament [LUG]. 1602 Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet' is written. In the 2260s, the Karidian Company will perform it. In 2287, Spock will note McCoy's quote of 'Hamlet' as being from Act I, Scene IV of the play. In 2292 on Vulcan, Spock will participate in the Melpomene Players' production of 'Hamlet.' Later, in the 2360s, Captain Picard will quote from the play. Captain Janeway, sometime in the 24th Century, will see a Vulcan performance of the play. In the Enterprise Timeline, Drennik, a Vissian captain will learn of 'Hamlet' from the "Enterprise's" communications officer in 2153 [CK, ST IV, TOS #74, TNG 111, V #5, E 148]. 1604, 09 October The astronomers of southern Europe observe Kepler's Star: a true supernova and only the 4th to be observed in a thousand years. In 2371, the "Enterprise" will defeat the Intellivore in this region of space [TNG #45]. 1606, March Johannes Kepler continues to study the star until this time when it begins to fade [TNG #45]. 1608 The British poet John Milton is born. Khan Noonian Singh will quote him in the 23rd Century. It will also become a Heran tradition to quote Milton. Jean-Luc Picard will be familiar with the literature and, after the Heran incident, William Riker will develop an interest in it [SS, TNG #42, TNG #61]. 1622 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 1623 William Shakespeare's first folio is published. By the 2260s it will reside in Mr. Brack's collection on Holberg 917G (Omega VII). Mr. Brack (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal) may even be Shakespeare [RM]. 1624 The adulthood quest becomes a tradition on the planet Xhaldia in the Antiacus system [GN 31]. 1628 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 1637 [reference stardate -4/37] The komerex Nevre ("Northern Empire") and the falgav a'kavna ("Crescent Islanders") develop as the two major sociopolitical groupings among the sea going peoples of Klinzhai. Wars rage between these two groups for decades before the Northern Empire swallows up the Crescent Islanders by around 1660. The new sea-going empire begins a series of actions against the land based komerex Klingon ("Empire of the People") that will last for centuries. These might be known as the Wars of First Expansion [FASA, DSN #25]. Pierre de Fermat proposes Fermat's Last Theorem, the most famous unsolved problem in mathematics. Andrew Wiles will propose a solution in 1993. Captain Picard will still ponder it in the 24th Century, as will Dax. At the Metadevelopmental Institute, 8-year-old Adam Halliday will scribble out a proof of Fermat's Theorem on a piece of rice paper--and swallow the paper in a fit [DSN 471, TNG 138, TNG #67]. 1642 Isaac Newton, an early Earth scientist, is born. Dr. David Marcus will rank Newton alongside Einstein and Surak in 2287. In 2370, Lt. Commander Data will re-create Newton for a poker game in a holodeck. Space vessels will be named in his honor, including one class. Captain Janeway will meet Newton, having been called as a witness by Q in 2372. Sir Isaac Newton's residence at Cambridge will become the home of Professor Data in the late 24th Century (at least in one timeline) [ST II, TNG 252, SFC, V 130, TNG 277]. 1647 Ronin, a non-corporeal anaphasic energy being, is born in Glasgow, Scotland on Earth. It will use the Howard family line for hosts, its energy matrix only being compatible with their genetic biochemistry needed to exist, for over 800 years. A plasma-based candle heirloom will be created as a receptacle [TNG 266]. 1649 Richard Lovelace writes the poem 'Lucasta,'"To Althea: From Prison." Kathryn Janeway will quote it in 2371 [V #9]. 1651 In the Gamma Quadrant, the planet Meridian dimensionally shifts back into normal space for a brief period of time [DSN 454]. 1664 The inhabitants of an unnamed planet construct sleeper units for unlimited pleasure and escape. Within the next 600 years the people will be in agony [ON 6]. 1667 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 1669 Guinan's father is born [TNG 233]. Conditions on the planet Oppalassa yields high population growths and extended families. In 7 centuries, Oppalassa will be one of the most crowded environments in the galaxy, averaging 100,000 people per square mile on scattered islands [GN 30]. 1670 At roughly this time in the Delta Quadrant, the Hachai-P'nir War flares up deep within the Kuriyar Cluster, which will over the next few centuries form a mass of 2,000 dreadnought-sized operational warships and several thousand smaller vessels all caught up in an endless conflict. The total industrial output of the cluster (some 1,500 Class M planets) are used to build and maintain these fleets. At the center of the battle rests a First Federation starship (the cause of the war?) [V #3]. By this time, the Jibetians have developed their own form of warp drive and have begun expanding across nearby systems. In the centuries to come, the Jibetian Confederacy will span 80 worlds near the galactic rim [DSN #14]. 1672 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 1674 The Sacred Chalice of Rixx is one of the most valuable artifacts on Betazed. The chalice will be brought out once a year in recognition of the emperor Rixx's mythical marriage to the goddess Niiope. The women of the Fifth House will also drink from it at their weddings [V 171, GN 34]. 1675 On Bajor, the text of the Kosst Amojan is sealed away in the archives, said to contain great evil. It contains the information on how to free the Pah-wraiths [DSN 570]. The U.S.S. "Lynx" (NCC-4600) timeship, on her third mission, observes the formation of a tribal system on Fornax III [LTP]. 1680 The Pueblo Revolt: several Indian tribes rise up to overthrow their Spanish overlords and drive them out of New Mexico [TNG 272]. 1687 The philosopher Q (Quinn) jostles a tree causing an apple to fall and Isaac Newton postulates the law of gravitational attraction. Newton will be brought to 2372 in the Delta Quadrant by Q as a witness for the trial of the philosopher Q (Quinn), then returned with his memories of the future erased. Q claims that without Q's influence, Newton would have died forgotten in a Liverpool prison, a suspect in several prostitute murders [V 130]. 1690 The Spanish return to reconquer the area and kill hundreds of Indians. One of the soldiers is Javer Maribona-Picard, one of Jean-Luc Picard's ancestors. He will help crush the Pueblo Indian Revolt on Earth [TNG 272]. 1692 The Andorian calendar begins when the Lor'vela clan burns the histories of Andor (Epsilon Indi VIII) [LUG]. The people of Megas-Tu are forced to leave Earth in Salem, Massachusetts, New England. Presumably they return to the galactic core and their own continuum [Mtu/a]. 1700 Great Diaspora on Andor (Epsilon Indi VIII): hive medicine spreads planet- wide [MRM]. Lt. Tom Paris will design a holodeck program aboard the "Voyager" based upon this period in Earth history. Most of the action will take place aboard a galleon called "The Captain's Lady" with Paris written as a dashing pirate captain [V #14]. On Romulus, the constant conflict between city-states and tribes over the planet's scanty resources comes to an end. Caranam, Portora, Kanassarum, Labasasz, Dinalla, Pulla'd, Farrad, D'Sivas, Ranassa, Timuraasz, Calanista, and Manasan emerge as world-leading city-states [FASA]. 1706 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 1711 In the Gamma Quadrant, the planet Meridian dimensionally shifts back into normal space for a brief period of time [DSN 454]. 1712 On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1715 The Orion Indian Summer rekindles interest in both employing Greys and re-occupying lost and abandoned colonies. Over the next century and a half, Ruddies will attempt several methods to control Greys before settling on genetic mutilation [FASA]. 1722 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 1723 On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1726 'Gulliver's Travels' by Jonathan Swift is anonymously published. Captain Kirk will refer to the Terratin colony as a Lilliputian city, in reference to this novel [Te/a]. 1734 On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1745 On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1746 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. Montgomery Scott, transported by Weyland of Cragon V, fights for his life in Scotland on Earth [TOS #52]. 1747 Patrick O'Heyne and Mercy Starrett are born on Earth during this period [DoH #1]. 1752 Alexander "Sandy" Leonfeld and his cousin Jeremiah Coverman are born on Earth. Leonfeld is one of Alexander Rozhenko's ancestors [DoH #1]. 1753 In the Enterprise Timeline: Tarquin is born around this time [E 158]. 1755 The Titans migrate to Devernia. The spaceborne Titans will be domesticated and utilized for interstellar travel. The neighboring system containing Aronnia will be colonized [TCT #6]. 1756 The composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is born on Earth. Ambassador Sarek will be very fond of Mozart's compositions and in 2366 will enjoy a Mozart concert aboard the "Enterprise" with Captain Picard. Picard will later play Mozart's works on his Ressikan flute [TNG 171, TNG 234]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1758 Horatio Nelson, British commander, is born on Earth. Many vessels (sea-going and spacecraft) will carry his name. Nelson will command the H.M.S. "Victory" which many vessels will also be named after, and Geordi La Forge will construct a model of the original sailing vessel for his former commanding officer in 2365. Captain Picard in 2366 will refer to Lord Nelson's Battle of Trafalgar shortly before the Battle of Wolf 359 [TM, FASA, TNG 129, TNG 144]. 1759 Robert Burns is born in Scotland on Earth. He will write the poem 'Tam O'Shanter' about demons. In the 23rd Century this work will be questioned as being partly factual, having its roots in the Furies' visitation of Earth [TOS #79]. Alexander Leonfeld loads his first flintlock at age 7 [DoH #1]. 1760 Interplanetary war begins between the neighboring planets Eminiar VII and Vendikar. The war will last five centuries [TA]. 1761 Edward Nightingale is born on Earth [DoH #1]. 1762 Amy, the future wife of Jeremiah Coverman, is born on Earth [DoH #1]. 1764 Charles Grey, future prime minister and statesman, is born on Earth. He will be known for Earl Grey tea, the favorite beverage of Jean-Luc Picard in the 24th Century [TNG 101]. 1765 The Vulcans chart Quadrant 6 and mark the region as "p'laaka" as it is prone to unpredicatable events. The region, encompassing the Crossroad Nebula, will remain largely unexplored for 5 centuries. The anomaly will later be determined to be a Turtledove Anomaly Point [TOS #71]. The Dumada depart their home system in a generation-style colony ship at sublight speed, following the destruction of Duma by an asteroid failed to be maneuvered into close orbit. They will colonize the habitable band of the planet Rimillia [TOS #77]. 1767 On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1768 The Lethantan monk leadership of 30453 FAS III (Nem Ma'ak Bratuna) begins preaching that the new world should prepare for an eventual assault by their ancient enemies, the Krann [TNG #37]. 1769 Napoleon Bonaparte, military leader, is born on Earth. Trelane, the Squire of Gothos, will admire Napoleon claiming to have viewed his campaigns through a viewing scope as they occurred on Earth. Garth of Izar will brag about Napoleon's failure, and Lt. McGivers will compare Khan Noonian Singh to Napoleon (in addition to having a painting of Napoleon hanging in her quarters). The computer-generated clown from the Delta Quadrant's hibernation pods will refer to Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo. Napoleon's passive lure strategem will be comparable to that developed by the Menthars [SG, WGD, SS, V 139, TNG 154]. 1770 The Chez Sandrine a Marseilles tavern is founded in France. In the 24th Century, it will be a favorite of Tom Paris [V 106]. According to one account, the Preservers transplant North American plains Indians from Earth to Miramanee (Amerind) as late as this era. PA-1 is created [PSy, GN 18, GN 40]. 1771 In the Gamma Quadrant, the planet Meridian dimensionally shifts back into normal space for a brief period of time [DSN 454]. On Earth, Jean Lafitte's antique swords are forged during this period [TCT #2]. The Cherokee's long march called The Trail of Tears occurs on Earth [V #6]. 1772 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 1773 Seth Starrett is born on Earth in America [DoH #1]. 1775 A sextant is constructed during this era which will be given to Kathryn Janeway as a child by her grandfather in the 24th Century [V 204]. In the Delta Quadrant, the Central Octagon is built or updated on the capital world of the Lhiaarian Empire. Possibly this is the era of the empire's dawn [V #16]. 1776 Jeremiah Coverman marries Amy in America on Earth [DoH #1]. 1777 During the American Revolutionary War, the H.M.S. "Justina" battles the American ship "Chincoteague" and is captured by American patriots. Sergeant Alexander "Sandy" Leonfeld and his surviving crewmates help to take back the "Justina." Leonfeld is an ancient ancestor of Alexander Rozhenko and he and Captain Picard will re-live this historic adventure in a holodeck aboard the "Enterprise" based upon Leonfeld's journal [DoH #1]. The first "Enterprise," a sea-going 12-gunned sloop, is burned in order to avoid capture [GN 3]. 1778 Kavis Alpha, a neutron star, explodes [TNG 150]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1785 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 1786 Davy Crockett, American frontiersmen, is born on Earth. In 1836 he will die defending the Alamo. Crockett will be a popular name given to starships, especially scout vessels. In 2375 he will be a character in Chief Obrien's and Dr. Bashir's Alamo holosuite program. Dr. Bashir will later give Chief O'Brien a copy of Crockett's biography [DSN 557, DSN 570, FRS, SFB, DSN 563]. 1787, 12 April [reference stardate -3/8704.12] Vaonus of Calanista postulates that Remus is inhabitable, heralding in the Age of Discovery on Romulus. Although legends existed of life on other planets, this is the first time scientific evidence is presented to support the legends and theories [FASA]. 17 September The Constitution of the United States is ratified by a convention of the States on Earth. A duplicate of this document will inexplicably appear on Omega IV [OG, TCT #4]. 1788, 22 January Lord (George Gordon Noel) Byron is born in England on Earth. A poet, he will be re-created on the "Voyager's" holodeck in 2373 by the ship's holographic doctor as part of a personality improvement program [V 161]. 1789 George Washington enters office as the first president of the United States of America, on Earth. It will be just one of many facts downloaded from the "Enterprise's" library computer history banks by the Talosians in 2248. In 2366, Kyril Finn will refer to Washington's campaign as justification for his own terrorist tactics on Rutia IV [Me]. 28 April The British sea-going ship "Bounty" becomes known for a crew mutiny waged against Captain Bligh. In the 23rd Century, Dr. McCoy will rename the captured Klingon Bird of Prey scout in honor of this vessel. In 2372, Captain Janeway considers her situation in orbit of Ryolanov to be potentially similar to 'Mutiny on the Bounty.' Lt. Paris will compare Annorax to the tyrannical Captain Bligh in 2374 [ST IV, V #13, V 177]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1791 William Blake writes 'The Tyger,' a poem Spock will be forced to partially recite by Charles Evans in 2260 [CX]. The first United States naval commission goes to Captain Yeaton, the master of a revenue cutter. A fact that will be noted by First Officer Gabriel Bush of the U.S.S. "Bozeman" in 2278 [GN 29]. 1792, 24 December [reference stardate -3/9212.24] L'Tokus of Dinalla successfully launches a large, payload-carrying rocket into Romulus' upper atmosphere. Previously, rockets, though used in celebrations, rarely had been used militarily [FASA]. 1793, 21 June [reference stardate -3/9306.21] Timuraasz places the first payload into orbit around Romulus [FASA]. 1795 The English poet John Keats is born on Earth. He will write 'Ode to Psyche' and in the 24th Century Commander Riker will receive a copy from Counselor Troi. Keats' poetry, and ultimately his death, will be Onaya's doing [TNG 214, DSN 493]. 1796, 12 August [reference stardate -3/9608.12] Dinalla puts the first Romulan in orbit [FASA]. 1797, 15 January [reference stardate -3/9701.15] War breaks out between Dinalla and Timuraasz over the resources necessary for space travel. The war soon spreads to other places on Romulus, as no city-state dares allow others to gather the necessary resources for space travel, fearing the loss of military advantage. Up to this time, Dinalla and Timuraasz are the only two city-states that had managed to send anyone into space, though several others, most notably Labasasz and Caranam, are close to accomplishing space ventures [FASA]. President George Washington's term of office ends. This fact, among many others, is just a tiny portion of data stored in the "Enterprise's" computer banks in 2248, and will be scanned by the Talosians [Me]. 1800, 12 January [reference stardate -2/0001.12] The treaty of Kanassarum is signed on Romulus, the warring factions having exhausted themselves and their meager resources by this time. The war produces no real winners [FASA]. The Klingons develop the S-2 graph unit FTL propulsion system [LOR]. Wu is born on Omega IV [OG]. August [reference stardate -2/0008] On Romulus, at a meeting of the elder statesmen of all the city-states, the great scientist/statesman L'Deus of Portora proposes that the city- states band together to reach Remus. He shows without a doubt that limited resources would prevent any one city-state from accomplishing the goal on its own. He uses the old legends and combines it with the example of the past and the realities of the present to make his appeal. After seven months of effort, he gives up in disgust. The meeting breaks up without the unification needed [FASA]. The Andorians first develop spaceflight [LUG]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1802, 26 February Victor Hugo, a French novelist and poet, is born on Earth. He will write the novel 'Les Miserables' which will be one of Michael Eddington's favorites in the 24th Century. His equally famous work 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' will be familiar to Dax [DSN 511]. 21 April [reference stardate -2/0204.21] On Romulus, Dinalla attempts a launch to establish a semi-permanent space station. The vessel, using inferior fuel, explodes on the pad [FASA]. October [reference stardate -2/0210] The Second Conference of Portora is held, with representatives from all city-states. L'Deus refuses to lead the conference or to even participate except for answering questions. The conference lasts four months. Seeing that alone their city-states could not reach the stars, the representatives agree to join together [FASA]. 1803, 10 February [reference stardate -2/0302.10] The D'Vatta ("Great Paper") is signed, unifying all city-states on Romulus into one organization, the Bresasam Rom'lnz ("Romulan Confederation"). The debates over the form the government will take will last less than four months [FASA]. 20 June [reference stardate -2/0306.20] L'Deus is elected the first Emperor of the Romulan Confederation by the Imperial Senate after the Senators convince him that the position is part of his destiny [FASA]. 29 December [reference stardate -2/0312.29] Because of its location central to needed resources, Kanassarum, on Romulus, is chosen as the site of the new united space effort [FASA]. 1804, 03 February Lt. Stephen Decatur, Jr. commands the U.S.S. "Enterprise" sea-going schooner. This ship's figurehead will end up displayed on the rec deck of the starship "Enterprise" more than four centuries later in 2264. The retired Captain Kirk, in 2292, will build a model of this ship in his San Francisco residence [TOS #13, TOS #74]. 10 May [reference stardate -2/0405.10] The first (Romulan) Confederation manned flight is launched [FASA]. June [reference stardate -2/0406] The construction of a large, Romulan orbital station begins during this period of many manned flights [FASA]. 1805 On Earth, one of Jean-Luc Picard's ancestors participates in the Battle of Trafalgar. One of the most celebrated naval engagements in European history, Picard will refer to it on several occassions. This ancestor will claim to have once beat Napoleon at chess--or so Jean-Luc Picard will later claim [ST VII, TNG 144, TNG 158, TNG #57]. 1809 Abraham Lincoln is born on Earth, the future 16th president of the United States of America. In the 23rd Century, Lincoln will be one of James Kirk's heroes. The Excalbians will re-create a duplicate of Lincoln in 2263 for their study of Human concepts [TOS #10, SC]. The American writer Edgar Allan Poe is born on Earth. He will write the popular Terran poem 'The Raven'--which Charles Evans will force Spock to partially quote in 2260. In 2369, Captain Picard will intrigue the "Enterprise" officers with this writer and inspire several to read his works. Lt. Worf will consider using Poe's literature as bedtime story reading for his son, Alexander. Tom Paris will be familiar with Poe's writing [CX, TNG #35, V 245]. The English evolutionist Charles Darwin is born on Earth. The genetic research station on Gagarin IV will be named after him and at least one scout class [TNG 133, SfP]. 1811 On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1812 Charles Dickens, a novelist, is born on Earth. He will write the novel 'A Tale of Two Cities,' a much later edition of which will be presented to Admiral Kirk by Captain Spock as a birthday present in the 23rd Century. He will also write 'A Christmas Carol' which, in 2367, will be acted out by Lt. Commander Data on the "Enterprise's" holodeck [ST II, TNG 187]. During the War of 1812, the sea-going "Enterprise" captures a British brig [GN 3]. June [reference stardate -2/1206] A large orbital space station is established to be used as a platform for the Remus effort [FASA]. 20 October [reference stardate -2/1210.20] The first unmanned Romulan probe lands on Remus [FASA]. 1813 Lt. William Burrows commands the seagoing vessel U.S.S. "Enterprise," the United States schooner [TOS #6]. 1815 [Y -300] The Krebiz Capitalist Alliance (KCA) Star Fleet, a small power in the Neutral Zone between the Klingon Empire and the Kzinti, launches the "Clipper" class frigate, "Pincer" class destroyer, "Mandible" class light cruiser, "Claw" class heavy cruiser, and the "Kraken" class dreadnought [SFB]. 1816 Captain Janeway's hardcopy novel read in 2374 is set during this year during the British Regency. A comedy of manners period piece, it will be written a century later [V #15]. The Daairiam civilization in the Almatha Sector reaches is height [Inet10]. 1818, 13 November [reference stardate -2/1811.13] The first manned mission lands on Remus, with only one astronaut aboard the vessel. S'Tanet, who has since become not only famous for her adventure intertwined with legend, reports that the surface has a breathable atmosphere and life [FASA]. 1819, 03 April [reference stardate -2/1904.03] A temporary research facility is established at Levitasz, the site of S'Tanet's historic landing; it will be abandoned one year later [FASA]. John Keats writes 'Ode to Psyche' on Earth. In 2368, Riker will receive a copy of this famous work from Troi [TNG 214]. Herman Melville is born. He will write the novel 'Moby Dick'--a novel in Khan Noonian Singh's future book collection, which will also be quoted by Khan shortly before his death in the 23rd Century. Dr. McCoy will mistake a quote from Masefield's 'Sea Fever' for Melville [ST II, ST IV, ST V]. 1820 The Great Blight: Saurian virus spreads throughout known worlds [MRM]. In 2371, Captain Picard will visualize a sextant from this era in the Nexus [ST VII]. [reference stardate -2/2000] A large, manned station is constructed orbiting Remus. This base is continually enlarged over succeeding years, serving as the launch facility for further expeditions to Remus [FASA]. 1821 [reference stardate -2/2100] Seven manned and 36 unmanned landings are made on Remus over the next 8 years. None of the manned bases, used primarily as centers for mapping, testing, and research expeditions, lasts for more than one year [FASA]. 1822 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. Ulysses S. Grant is born on Earth. In 2263, the Excalbian simulacrum of Abraham Lincoln will note the similarity between Captain James Kirk and General Grant [SC]. Gregor Mendel, geneticist, is born on Earth. In 2263, Spock will note that "mutations" such as Lokai of Cheron are impossible to account for [LB]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1824 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. Savar is born on Vulcan [GN 2]. 1828, 08 February Jules Verne, novelist, is born on Earth. At least one starship class will carry this fantasy writer's name in the future. Lt. Paris will be familiar with his 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea' novel, as will Fleet Captain Pike. Verne might meet Pike in The Captain's Table bar in mid-1861 [SFC, V 177, TCT #6]. 1829, 18 February [reference stardate -2/2902.18] The first permanent colony, called Adrennan, is established on Remus. Thirty-seven settlers arrive aboard three shuttles from the orbiting station [FASA]. 10 August [reference stardate -2/2908.10] The Remus colony of Biscae is established near large mineral deposits [FASA]. 17 December [reference stardate -2/2912.17] The port of Rinum is established on Remus, destined to become the major planetside port, used to export resources both to the orbiting station and to Romulus [FASA]. 1830 The Vegan Tyranny conquers many pre-Federation worlds [MRM, EOM, ST 2]. 1831, 01 March [reference stardate -2/3103.01] Levitasz, the site of the first manned landing on Remus, is established as a permanent settlement [FASA]. Victor Hugo writes 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' Dax will confess to having tried getting through it, but not caring for Hugo's style [DSN 511]. [reference stardate -2/3100] The next two decades see the first four colonies on Remus grow into city- states, recognized alongside those on Romulus. Population and trade grow geometrically, and the Remus government at Biscae is forced to allow other colonies to be established. The other eight city-states on Remus were established to provide homes for the rapid influx of settlers [FASA]. In the Gamma Quadrant, the planet Meridian dimensionally shifts back into normal space for a brief period of time [DSN 454]. 10 June [reference stardate -2/3105.10] Shanerea colony is established on Remus [FASA]. 1832 Lewis Carol (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), an English writer, is born on Earth. He will become famous for 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and 'Through the Looking Glass.' These works will be popular with the "Enterprise" officers in the 23rd Century and Amanda Grayson, and also acknowledged by Chief O'Brien in the 24th Century--and his "Mirror" uni- verse duplicate. Chakotay will also quote from it, and Ensign Harry Kim will know it from childhood. It will be one of Robin Lefler's favorite books and earn her the nickname of Cheshire by her mother [SL, OUP/a, DSN #7, DSN 466, V #9, V #14, NF #6]. 1833, 27 October [reference stardate -2/3310.27] Hetharri and Yenallan settlements on Remus file papers establishing permanent colonies the same day, beginning the tradition of friendly rivalry between them [FASA]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1834, 15 January [reference stardate -2/3401.15] The first expedition to the planet S'Latas departs from D'Raxna station in orbit about Remus. The expedition consists of 9 scientists, 2 astronaut/ pilots, and 5 military/security specialists [FASA]. 21 February [reference stardate -2/3402.21] The S'Latas expedition arrives in orbit about the third planet and finds it lifeless and uninhabitable. One of the planet's two moons, however, has a very thin atmosphere and mollusk-like primitive life. The moon is named S'Tanet [FASA]. 03 March [reference stardate -2/3403.03] A small shuttle with 2 military/security specialists, 1 pilot, and 2 scientists lands on S'Tanet, discovering it to be rich enough in resources to make domed facilities worthwhile [FASA]. 1835 Samuel Langhorne "Mark Twain" Clemens, American author, is born on Earth. He will encounter members of the starship "Enterprise" in 1893 and even tour the ship in 2369. His works will be a favorite of Benjamin Sisko and Jean-Luc Picard [TNG 227, DSN #7, GN 15]. 1836, March The Battle of the Alamo is fought in San Antonio, Texas on Earth. Chief O'Brien and Dr. Bashir will enjoy a holosuite simulation of this historic conflict in 2375. Obsessed with the battle, they will build a detailed model of the Alamo by late 2375 [DSN 557, DSN 561, DSN 575]. 1837 The Cardassians enter the Daair system. The natives capture the scout and swiftly reproduce it. They return to the Cardassian Union with a small fleet of scout ships and offer an alliance. They accept and both species work together [Inet10]. 1838 The British steamer "Great Western" crosses the Atlantic from Bristol to New York in fifteen days, the first fully steam-powered vessel to make the crossing. Another ship arriving the same day from London took nineteen days. The American newspapers print: 'The commercial, moral, and polit- ical effects of this increased intercourse, to Europe and this country, must be immense.' This same year, the Boers slaughter three thousand Zulus in Natal, and British forces invade Afghanistan. Micah Brack (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal) will explain these historical events to Zefram Cochrane in 2061 [GN 18]. 1839 Ottoman forces invade Syria. Britain and China start the Opium War. Micah Brack (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal) will explain these historical events to Zefram Cochrane in 2061 [GN 18]. According to Lt. Commander Data's research (circa 2370), the origin of the word 'okay' stems from its use this year [TNG #60]. George Armstrong Custer, American general is born. Captain Picard will compare his first officer William Riker to Custer [TNG 158]. 1840, January [reference stardate -2/4001] The moons of the planets D'Lanam and Ulunam are found to be relatively rich in mineral resources, starting immense mining efforts there by the Romulans [FASA]. On Earth, the Treaty of London unites Britain, Austria, Prussia, and Russia against Egypt. Micah Brack (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal) will explain this historical event to Zefram Cochrane in 2061 [GN 18]. 1841, 28 January [reference stardate -2/4101.28] The first manned starfaring expedition is launched to the nearest star, Perhonies, from Romulus [FASA]. 03 February [reference stardate -2/4102.03] Patarrasz settlement is established on Remus [FASA]. Edgar Allan Poe creates the character of C. Auguste Dupin, the first fict- ional detective. According to Lt. Commander Data, it can be argued that all fictional detective characters can trace their lineage to Dupin, in- cluding the character of Dixon Hill [TNG #35]. 1843, October [reference stardate -2/4310] The settlements of Destallasz and Valassa are established on Remus [FASA]. 1844 On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1849 [reference stardate -2/4900] The Paieu settlement is opened on Remus [FASA]. 17 March [reference stardate -2/4903.17] A habitable planet is found in the Perhonies system. The planet is in an earlier stage of development than Romulus and has no intelligent life forms [FASA]. Crazy Horse, a Lakota Sioux Indian chief, is born. At least one starship will carry his name in the 24th Century [TNG 252]. 1851 [reference stardate -2/5100] The Nabatha colony is established on Remus [FASA]. 17 March [reference stardate -2/5103.17] Several expeditions are launched simultaneously from the Romulus system to neighboring star systems in a search for usable planets and valuable re- sources. All are launched coreward, in keeping with the "Road to the Stars" philosophy [FASA]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The Suliban homeworld becomes uninhabitable, forcing the Suliban to become nomads [E 122]. The novel 'Moby Dick' is published. It will be a favorite of Khan Noonian Singh by the 1990s. A tourist in 1986 at the Maritime Cetacean Institute will ask if whales attack people as depicted in the novel. In 2063, Lily Sloane will compare Picard to Ahab in his obsession to extinguish the Borg. Picard will then quote from the novel, calling Lily Sloane's bluff that she read it. Christopher Pike will read the book in school (assigned alongside 'Fear of Flying' and 'The Shining') [ST II, ST VIII, TCT #6]. 1852 In the Enterprise Timeline: A couple from Zeta Reticuli are married. In 2152 they will celebrate their 300th anniversary on Risa [E 125]. 1853 In the Enterprise Timeline: The Denobulans have their last conflict with the Antarans. Some 20 million casualties are inflicted by the Denobulans [E 147]. 1854 Alfred Tennyson, a Terran poet, writes the poem 'The Charge Of The Light Brigade' relating to the Crimean War. In 2374, Chief O'Brien and Dr. Bashir will recite it [DSN 530]. 1855 The oldest city on Devernia is constructed [TCT #6]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1856 Sigmund Freud, psychologist, is born on Earth. In 2270, Lt. Commander Data will re-create him on the holodeck of the "Enterprise" for consult- ation following his unusual dreams [TNG 258]. Aaron Stemple, a sawmill owner, purchases a town lot in Seattle, Washington on Earth [TOS #23]. 1859 The novelist Arthur Conan Doyle is born on Earth, a possible ancestor of Spock. He will become famous for his Sherlock Holmes stories which will appeal to Lt. Commander Data and La Forge in the 2360s. They will recreate Homesian adventures in the holodecks of the "Enterprise" and the simulacrum of Professor James Moriarty, Holmes' adversary, will achieve consciousness and threaten the ship in 2365 and 2369. Data will give Dr. Pulaski a first edition of Sherlock Holmes stories as a farewell present in early 2366 [ST VI, TNG 108, TNG 129, TNG 238, TNG #35, TNG #52]. A.E. Housman, poet, is born on Earth. In 2263, Marta will claim to have written a poem by this man in the Elba II asylum [WGD]. 'A Tale of Two Cities' is written by Charles Dickens. In 2287, Captain Spock will give Admiral Kirk a copy of this book as a birthday present. Chief O'Brien's mother's favorite book, Dr. Bashir will read it in 2375 on DS9 [ST II, DSN 573]. 1860, 12 February [reference stardate -2/6002.12] Biscae is made the capital city-state of Remus. Its mineral deposits have made it the fastest-growing colony on Remus for forty years or more, as well as the planet's commercial center [FASA]. On planet UFC 892-IV (Magna Roma) the Rome-like civilization experiences its last war [BC]. A Chronicle is started by a village on Boral II, logging the evolution of their society [TNG 265]. James Matthew Barrie, the Scottish author of 'Peter Pan,' is born on Earth. Captain Kirk will give Peter Pan's directions to Never-Never Land in 2291 for one of the "Enterprise's" final headings [ST VI]. On Vulcan, Grand Master Siryk develops the Siryk Variations approach to 3-D chess [GN 7]. Aaron Stemple purchases another town lot in Seattle, Washington on Earth [TOS #23]. 1861, 29 February [reference stardate -2/6102.29] The expedition to Gorwah lands on a planet dominated by a humanoid life form having a civilization not as advanced as the Romulans.' The people are conquered easily, making Gorwah the first culture to be absorbed into the Confederation [FASA]. 12 August Jules Verne enters The Captain's Table bar [TCT #6]. The American Civil War begins on Earth. In 2373, Q will model the Q Continuum upon this period of Terran history for Captain Janeway to perceive. This is also the period of Colonel Thadeus Riker, one of William T. Riker's ancestors [V 153, V 130]. Abraham Lincoln enters office as the 16th president of the United States of America, on Earth. The Talosians will download this data from the "Enterprise's" computer in 2248, among a considerable amount of other information [Me]. 1862 Victor Hugo writes his most popular novel 'Les Miserables.' By 2373 it will be one of Michael Eddington's favorites [DSN 511]. 1863 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 1864 Colonel Thadeus "Old Iron Boots" Riker, in command of the 102nd New York during General Sherman's March on Atlanta poses for a photo with the philosopher Q (Quinn). Q carried Riker back from the front line, saving his life [V 130]. 30 July One of Geordi La Forge's ancestors, in the 28th United States Colored Troops out of Indiana, carries the regimental flag and loses his arm at the Battle of the Crater [TNG #57]. 1865 President Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. Booth will be treated by Dr. Mudd, whom Harry Mudd will later claim to be a descendant of ("The Mudd family has been the target of slander for nearly four hundred years"). Lincoln's death while in office is stored in the "Enterprise's" library computer in 2248, and the Talosians will take notice of it [TOS #81, Me]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The Skagarans abduct Humans from Earth's mid-western region of America for use in slave labor to construct colonies in the Delphic Expanse. The Humans will revolt [E 161]. The Zeator encounter the Slaughtered Worlds and their ships begin to vanish. They temporarily retreat from space long enough to build up their weapons technology and establish a defense around their homeworld [TOS #32]. 1866 Aaron Stemple purchases another town lot in Seattle, Washington on Earth [TOS #23]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1867 The Klingon Empire (based in 2264) attempts to alter Earth's history by assassinating Aaron Stemple, a minor government official. The attempt fails due to Commander Spock's intervention [TOS #23]. Hundreds of criminals from the Ux-Mal system are separated from their physical bodies and sent into exile on the moon of Mab-Bu VI [TNG 215]. The inhabitants of the planet Alaj develop spaceflight [TNG #14]. On Tellar (61 Cygni V) Ranx designs his own rocketship. He dies when landing on a neighboring planet [LUG]. The moons of Peliar Zel are colonized [TNG 197]. 07 November The French physicist Marie Curie is born on Earth. She is one of the historical figures which the "Voyager's" holographic doctor will re-create on the holodeck in 2373 [V 161]. 1868 Kruger's future house in the Old Quarter on Kronos is built [GN 13]. 1869 Aaron Stemple becomes a member of the first school board of the town Seattle, Washington on Earth, and is elected mayor [TOS #23]. Hatheby's of Earth and Cis-Lunar is formed during this era on Earth [TNG #33]. 02 October Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, a nationalist leader, is born in India on Earth. He is just one of many famous historical figures which "Voyager's" holographic doctor will re-create on the starship's holodeck in 2373 [V 161]. 1870 Jules Verne writes 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea.' In 2374, Lt. Paris will appropriately compare Captain Annorax to Captain Nemo of this novel, a book Paris had read countless times in his youth [V 177, V 203]. 1871 The Alpha Centaurians develop an anti-viral agent and vaccine ending the Plague Years [LUG]. The planet Krantin begins to emerge from a long agricultural stage. Another Krantin, located in an alternate reality, develops matter transmission and unknowingly disposes of its garbage by transposing it to its counterpart world. The Plague, an energy field effect, begins to pollute Krantin's atmosphere in this continuum [TNG #36]. 1872 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. Aaron Stemple runs for territorial representative--a post which he will succeed in attaining [TOS #23]. 1873 (Karsid Imperial Year 1056.3) The Karsid Empire attempts to infiltrate Earth. Increased resistance delays, and later cancels, Karsid takeover. Revolts in the Orion systems complicate matters [TOS #23]. On Earth, Colt Firearms invents the .45 caliber double-action cavalry pistol [TNG 226]. On Urrytha in the Delta Quadrant, the last one to pass into the "Long Sleep" during this period does so quicker than any successor [V #12]. 04 October On the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Order of Little Mothers is founded in Spain on Earth. Originally given the name Mothers of the Hopeless, the organization will survive through the 24th Century [TNG #27]. On war-torn Zondar, the great prophet Ontear predicts the coming of a savior who will bring peace between the Unglza and Eenza. ("Look to the stars for from there will come the Messiah! The bird of flame will signal His coming! He will bear a scar, and He will be a great leader! And He will unite our planet!") Ontear's acolyte Suti and his descendants will see to its fulfillment. Ontear is no fraud, for he is using technology from the Promethians to project himself into the future [NF #5, NF #6]. Approximately at this time, Kling is born on Kazh [TBoT #1]. 1875 The office of offworld exploration is created on Vulcan. Prefect Savar proclaims "Destruction before detection" as the first application of the Vulcan Prime Directive [GN 2]. During the formulation of Vulcan's first contact protocols, the Cupric Band political group is active. Their mistaken logic leads them to reject the concept that intelligence is possible in beings with non-copper-based blood [GN 26]. [reference stardate -2/7500] By this time, the Romulan Confederation has established colonies on 27 planets coreward [FASA]. This is also approximately the time when the Romulans encounter the planet Andor. By luck, the Romulans' defensive shields collapse and they are picked off by the primitive Andorian weapons. The only survivor is the Romulan Emperor Vitellius. The Devil's heart falls into the hands of Telev an Andorian healer, who uses its power to cure the victims of the Scourge. The stone will become known as Telev's Bane up until the first Andorian/Ferengi contact. The Ferengi will threaten the Andorian people with whole-sale slaughter if not provided with trade merchandise. The Devil's Heart is among the items of tribute which will be traded with the technologically primitive world Kronos [GN 13]. 1876 Jack London, another American writer, is born on Earth. While working as a bellboy in 1893, he will aid Lt. Commander Data in a San Francisco hotel [TNG 227]. Around this time, an anthropological survey is done on Sarindar [SCE #7]. The planet Myrmidon is declared the Bolians' spiritual home after the ancient artifact, the Crown of the First Mother, is discovered there. The Crown bears a striking resemblance to the royal jewelry depicted in the Orezes Codices, the Bolians' most sacred text. After numerous archeological expeditions, the Bolians find that they have much in common with a long-dead race who used to inhabit the planet, the Bolastre, and there are intriguing indications of a common ancestor [GN 41]. 1877 Government by heredity gentry ends on Andor [DSN #32]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1878 John Masefield is born on Earth. An English poet, he will write 'Sea Fever,' a favorite poem of James Kirk's in the 23rd Century and Picard's in the 24th. Quark will misquote it in 2372 [TOS #10, UC, ST V, ST VII, DSN 480]. 'H.M.S. Pinafore,' a comic savoy opera is written by Gilbert and Sullivan on Earth. In 2375, Captain Picard will use a song from this work to ensnare the malfunctioning Lt. Commander Data [ST IX]. The Ontailians achieve space travel. They encounter the 'demon flyer' and over the centuries appease the vessel, forming a love-hate relationship. It will create the Rashanar boneyard during the Dominion War in the 2370s [TNG #70]. 1879 Albert Einstein is born on Earth. One of the greatest physicists of Humanity, responsible for Relativity, James Kirk will rank him with Dr. Richard Daystrom in the 2260s. A timeslip cruiser class in the 2270s will be named Einstein in his honor. In the 2370s, aboard the "Galaxy" class "Enterprise," Einstein will be generated in holodeck programs by Lt. (j.g.) Barclay and Lt. Commander Data [UC, TNG 193, TNG 256]. Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Pirates of Penzance' operetta is published on Earth. In 2368, Dr. Crusher will stage a production of the play aboard the "Enterprise" [TNG 205]. 1881, 26 October In Tombstone, Arizona on Earth at 5 P.M. the gunfight at the O.K. Corral between the Clantons and Earps takes place. Nearly four centuries later in 2263 this famous gunfight will serve as a template for the execution of an "Enterprise" landing party making first contact with the Melkots [SG]. Note that this is also the era during which Alexander Rozhenko's and Reginald Barclay's holodeck program of stardate 46271 is set, though the locale is Deadwood, South Dakota [TNG 234]. 1883 The Orient Express, Europe's first transcontinental express begins transit from Paris, France to Constantinople, Turkey. In 2370, Dr. Beverly Crusher will re-create the Orient Express on an "Enterprise" holodeck [TNG 275]. 1885 D.H. Lawrence is born. He will write 'Whales Weep Not' later quoted by Admiral Kirk and acknowledged by Dr. Taylor [ST IV]. 1887 Harry S. Truman, U.S. president, is born on Earth. In 1947 he will be informed of Quark's arrival in Roswell, New Mexico [DSN 480]. According to Dr. McCoy, Admiral Kirk's eyeglasses date from this era. By 2287, few of them have the lenses intact [ST II]. 1888 The Redjac entity kills six women in London, England on old Earth [WF]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1889 Adolf Hitler, dictator, is born on Earth. In an alternate timeline he will conquer Earth. In our timeline, Garth of Izar will cite him. Captain Kirk will later quote Hitler [CEF, WGD, ST VI]. 30 November Mark Twain's watch is engraved [TNG 226]. 1890, December The Lakota Indians massacre some 200 unarmed men, women, and children. Their inspiration is the Ghost Dance [V #20]. 1891 In the Gamma Quadrant, the planet Meridian dimensionally shifts back into normal space for a brief period of time [DSN 454]. 1893, 13 August Lt. Commander Data, transported by a temporal disturbance on Devidia II (Marrab sector) from 2368, finds himself in San Francisco, Earth where he meets Mark Twain and Madame Guinan [TNG 226]. An away team, originating from the same future era, rescues Data and ends the invasion of shape-shifter beings. Samuel Clemens is briefly transported aboard the "Enterprise" in the future and then returned to this time [TNG 227]. Note that this is chronologically the first meeting between Guinan and Picard. However, from Picard's perspective, it will not occur until sometime in the early 24th Century when Picard is commanding the U.S.S. "Stargazer" (NCC-2893) with Commander Merritt as First Officer. Guinan will be tending bar on Jeparly Station when Captain Picard is abducted by an inhabitant of Tewa III whom he blames for indirectly causing the death of his family. Guinan will save the captain's life. Guinan's stay on Earth in the 19th Century may extend for a century, as she will be one of Gary Seven's information sources by at least 1984 [SNW, GN 44]. On Earth, the Bradbury Building is commissioned by Lewis Bradbury from a draftsman named George Wyman. In the 2260s it will be the home of Samuel Cogley [TOS #100]. Big Eva Cunningham is born on Earth (as per Captain Sisko's visions of 2374) [DSN 538]. Kling takes control of a nation on Kazh. Life becomes good for his people under him. With this success, a new emotion begins to appear on Kazh. For the first time in their history, men feel pride in them- selves, their accomplishments, their people, and most especially in their leader. And so, to show that pride and to prove themselves members of a mighty race, they take the name Klingons [TBoT #1]. 1896, June A riot erupts at the Paris Opera house. In 2367, it will be re-created in an "Enterprise" holodeck for the enjoyment of the crew [GN 15]. 1897 Johannes Brahms (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal) "dies" [RM]. 1898 Amelia Earhart, Terran aviator, is born on Earth. In 1937 she will be abducted by the Breyori [V 120]. H.G. Wells writes 'The War Of The Worlds' science fiction novel. In 2153, in the Enterprise Timeline, Sim will read this work [E 162]. Bertolt Brecht, German expressionist dramatist, is born on Earth. Chief Miles O'Brien will quote him in 2269 [GN 19]. 1899 On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1900 The Steam Age on Earth: electricity and electronics are developed [LOR, SFD]. [reference stardate -1/0000] At this point, the Romulans have 73 colonies and have conquered 27 other planets, resulting in 100 Romulan settlements. The Romulan Confederation changes its name to Latasam Stelai Rom'lnz (Romulan Star Empire), which translates literally as "Star Road of the People." It takes the form of the government which will last through the 23rd Century [FASA]. A captured weaponeer of a conquered nation offers to make Kling a bargain: a certain secret in exchange for wealth and power. Kling readily agrees and in short order possesses the secrets of atomic energy and the atomic bomb which will enable him to rule the entire planet Kazh [TBoT #1]. On Earth, James Hilton, novelist, is born. He will write 'Lost Horizon,' a novel which will eventually be noted by Captain James Kirk [PSy]. L. Frank Baum writes the novel 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.' A motion picture will follow in 1939. It will be a favorite of Yeoman Minnie Moskowitz aboard the "Enterprise" in the 2260s and will re-create its characters on the Amusement Park Planet. In 2365, Data will hum a song from this film. In 2367, Dr. Crusher will quote from it. The computer-generated clown from the Delta Quadrant's hibernation pods will also reference this work. By 2371, even the High Shivantak of Thanet will have read the work [SNW, TNG 131, TNG 179, V 139, TNG #67]. On Tellar (61 Cygni V) the Voice Wars wrack Tellarite culture [LUG]. 1901, October [reference stardate -1/0110] The former Northern Empire (now known as the komerex dexiKlingon, or "Empire of the True People") develops nuclear weapons and attacks the capital of their land-based foe with their one operational bomb. Within three years, the land-dwellers, sparked to new heights of outrage and hatred, overwhelm the sea-dwellers completely. In the end, many sea- dweller leaders switch sides and become naval commanders in the komerex Klingon ("Klingon Empire"), which soon controls the entire planet. In this era, the first Klingon space explorations take place. Scientists had long theorized that Kibek was the only other habitable planet in the system, and it is colonized in this period [FASA]. Clark Gable, movie actor, is born on Earth. In 1930, Edith Keeler will be on her way to attend a Clark Gable movie when killed in an automobile accident. During a trivia contest with Ensign Kim, in 2374, Torres will claim that 'To Catch A Thief' starred Clark Gable [CEF, V 176]. 1902 Sean Aloysius O'Brien leads an eleven month long Pennsylvania coal miners strike. A union man, he will die a hero and be given the biggest funeral in all of Western Pennsylvania [DSN 488]. The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 1903, 13 December The Wright Brothers achieve Earth's first powered flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina [E 161]. 1904, January [reference stardate -1/0401] The Romulans are attacked spinward by the Corillians, a race previously unknown to them. Having little force in this direction, the Romulans sus- tain heavy losses. The war lasts six months, after which the Corillians, a much less populous culture than the Romulans, are conquered. They are the first space-faring culture to be subjugated by the Star Empire [FASA]. 1906 The Susuru's warp drive breaks down. They are forced to travel through space at sublight speeds. In 200 years they will make planetfall on the first marginally habitable world: Okeanos (Eris V) [TOS #66]. [reference stardate -1/0600] The Corillian Incident points out the necessity of watching all direc- tions, not just the coreward direction of main expansion. Because of this, the Romulan Empire enters a period of consolidation, strengthening their existing borders, which will span the next 80 years [FASA]. 1907 "Typhoid Mary" Mallon is identified as a carrier of Typhoid Fever. Dr. Sevrin will be considered a 23rd Century Typhoid Mary by Dr. McCoy. In the 24th Century, Captain Picard will fear that Master Scientist Skel may be a Typhoid Mary carrier of the "demon" plague [WEd, TNG #40]. Laurence Olivier, British actor, is born. In 2366, Lt. Commander Data will study Olivier's performances, among other actors [TNG 158]. 1908, 30 June An uncrewed Vulcan probe prevents a cometary fragment from wiping out half of central Europe by diverting the body to explode over an uninhabited region of Siberia, flattening and burning the forest [GN 7, TWS]. 1909, September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. 1910 A log from a merchant ship of this year will be placed on display in a 23rd Century's Seafarer's Museum, which will impress young James Kirk [GN 3]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1911 A copy of 'Peter and Wendy' by James M. Barrie is published. It will become one of Sean Hawk's favorite books while growing up in the 24th Century [S31 #2]. 1912, 15 April The "Titanic" sea-going ship strikes an iceberg and sinks in the North Atlantic on Earth. In 2374, Paris will employ the "Titanic's" transverse bulkhead system to the "Voyager" during the Year of Hell timeline. In The Captain's Table, Captain Mackenzie Calhoun will recall his tragic adventure aboard the "Grissom" to who may be the captain of the "Titanic," in 2373 [V 177, TCT #5]. 1913 Richard M. Nixon, U.S. president, is born. By the 23rd Century "Only Nixon could go to China" will be an old Vulcan proverb. During his career, Henry Starling will meet Nixon [ST VI, V 150]. 1914 After having retreated from spaceflight for decades, the Zeator begin to cautiously move back into space towards the Slaughtered Worlds [TOS #32]. 1915 On Earth the merging of the Revenue Cutter Service and the Lifesaving Service yield the United States Coast Guard, an ancestor of the Star Fleet Border Service [GN 29]. 12 December Frank Sinatra, performer, is born on Earth. In 2375, the holosuite character Vic Fontaine will claim to have known this personality. Fontaine will perform many of his songs [V 560]. 1917 The Bekeem, the first dissident group, are banished from the planet Alaj. At least 11 more will follow in the next half millennia [TNG #14]. 1918 On Earth, Spanish flu runs rampant at the end of the Great War. McCoy will compare its spread to that of Catalyst in 2360 [TLE #6]. 1920 Isaac Asimov is born on Earth. He will theorize the Positronic Brain and the Laws of Robotics. He will also invent the concept of Psycho- history: the predicting of future events through mathematical formulae by studying mass numbers of people. In the 24th Century, Dr. Noonian Soong will make Asimov's fictitious Positronic Brain a reality with his androids Lore and Data. In the 23rd Century, copies of Asimov's science fiction novels will be kept in James Kirk's cabin on Centaurus (Alpha Centauri IV) [TNG 114, GN 40, TOS #28]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. The Chicago Mobs of the 20s will be written about in a book of the same name published in 1992. It will, in turn, serve as a model for the culture of the planet Sigma Iotia II in the 22nd Century [PA]. 1921 The alternate reality Krantin is a pollution-free world dominated by the Directorate. Krantin in this continuum, however, is polluted by the radioactive Plague waste materials from its alternate's transported wastes [TNG #36]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1922 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 1923 Maria Callas, opera singer, is born on Earth. In 2373, the "Voyager's" holographic doctor will consider her holographic construct as an alternative to the 22nd Century diva creation he confers with during his study of opera [V 149]. Emma Geller marries "Fox" Russell in New York City on Earth. Their son, Benny Russell, will also be born this year (as per Captain Sisko's visions in 2374 [DSN 538]. A Cubs baseball game from this era will be recreated in a holodeck and enjoyed by Benjamin and Jake Sisko in the 2360s [DSN 402]. 1924 Cassie is born in New York City on Earth (as per Captain Sisko's visions in 2374) [DSN 538]. Donald Archibald Williams is born [GN 46]. 1925 The Folsom Point flint spear tip is discovered in Folsom, New Mexico on Earth. The anthropoids of Taurus II throw spears with similar tips, as will be noted by Mr. Spock [GS]. Cardassia Prime achieves warp capability [STSC]. 1926 Virgil Ivan "Gus" Grissom, astronaut, is born on Earth. He will be one of the first Human casualties of the space age, and at least one starship (and perhaps a class) will be named in his honor in the 23rd Century [ST III]. Irving Berlin composes 'Blue Skies.' In 2379, Lt. Commander Data will sing it at Deanna Troi's and William Riker's wedding. Later it will be mimicked by B-4 [ST X]. 1927 Niels Bohr first describes the wave-versus-particle theory of quantum physics on Earth [TLE #6]. 1928 A holosuite program set in Paris on Earth during this year will be rented by Odo in 2374 to celebrate his first date with Kira Nerys [DSN 549]. In 2375, the duplicate Lt. Tom Paris designs a holodeck honeymoon program to celebrate his wedding to Lt. B'Elanna Torres, set in circa 1928 Chicago's historic Graystone Hotel [V 212]. 1929 The Kirk family farmhouse in Riverside, Iowa is built. Possibly another portion of the house will be built much later, circa 2042 [TOS #39, GN 20]. 1930 The planet Omicron IV is destroyed by a nuclear conflict. By 2370, it will be in the process of being terraformed [AE, STM, TNG #39]. Major Kira and Chief O'Brien briefly materialize in this era during their search for Commander Sisko and Dr. Bashir, from 2371 [DSN 458]. 19 November [reference stardate -1/3011.19] The Depression Era on Earth: a rather barbaric period in American history. Dr. McCoy (from 2261) alters Earth history, accidentally. Captain Kirk and Spock restore history when social worker Edith Keeler dies in an automobile accident in New York City [CEF, FASA]. In an alternate timeline, Kirk and Spock fail in their mission: McCoy saves Keeler's life. Chief Engineer Scott and Security Officer Jameson arrive from 2261 just a few days before Kirk and Spock's arrival, though it will take them a month to locate one another. In this timeline Kirk is killed in the auto accident, distracted by Scott. In an alternate timeline, Lt. Uhura and Security Officer Worsley arrive from 2261 (the last landing party members to enter the Guardian of Forever) and link up with the other 4 officers, this time Keeler dies as in the original timeline and history is restored [SNW II]. 1931 The classic science fiction/horror film 'Frankenstein' is released. In the Enterprise Timeline it will be shown on NX-01 in 2153, and studied by Subcommander T'Pol [E 146]. Willie Howard Mays, baseball player, is born on Earth [DSN 523]. Around this time in Southeast Arizona, a mining town is abandoned when its precious gold and silver deposits run out. Six decades later it will become Fort Coshise, headquarters of Hawkeye Morrison, one of the Eugenics' supermen [GN 46]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. 1932 The Redjac entity kills seven women in Shanghai, China on Earth [WF]. Carl Jung invents the active imagination technique. Chakotay will refer to this development in 2371 [V 106]. The Palace Theater is built in Chicago on Earth. Lt. Paris will re- create it in a holodeck on the "Voyager" in 2377, complete with chewing gum [V 250]. Amelia Earhart, off course, lands in Londonderry. An event known to Captain Janeway in the late 24th Century [V 145]. Gary Seven, a Human agent of the Aegis, is born in a cloaked solar system (Zeta-Gamma-537) 50,000 light years from Earth [GN 44]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1933 The novel 'Lost Horizon' sees publication. Captain Kirk will compare the Indian settlement on Amerind to the utopian society of Shangri-la in this novel [PSy]. Eva's Kitchen is built on the corner of Lenox and 135th Street in New York City (as per Captain Sisko's visions in 2374) [DSN 538]. 1934 The character of Dixon Hill first appears in a short story published in 'Amazing Detective Stories' [TNG 113]. The Terran horror movie 'The Black Cat' starring Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi is released. In 2152 it will be one of the films shown on NX-01 [E 140]. In Alabama on Earth, a Promethian in the guise of a Human meets "Morgan Lefler" [NF #6]. 1935, 08 January Elvis Presley is born on Earth. In the 2370s, holosuite character Vic Fontaine will claim "If I had Julian as a publicist I'd be bigger than Elvis" [DSN 560]. The classic movie sequel to 'Frankenstein,' 'Bride of Frankenstein' is released on Earth. In 2153 in the Enterprise Timeline it will be one of several 'Frankenstein' films to be shown [E 146]. The Marx Brothers comedy 'A Night At The Opera' is released. In the Enterprise Timeline, the film will be shown aboard NX-01 in 2153 [E 162]. Taking off from Luke Field in the Pearl Harbor area, Amelia Earhart wrecks the plane overcompensating for a low right wing. This event is also known to Janeway by 2373 [V 145]. "Fox" Russell deserts his wife and son (as per Captain Sisko's visions in 2374) [DSN 538]. 1936, 23 February In an alternate timeline, Edith Keeler confers with President FDR. She founds a pacifist movement called World Peaceways which delays the U.S.'s entry into World War II, eventually enabling Germany to conquer Earth [CEF, ST 2]. The first Dixon Hill novel, 'The Long Dark Tunnel,' is published [TNG 113]. A Ford automobile manufactured this year will be found in 2371 by the U.S.S. "Voyager" in the Delta Quadrant. Apparently it will belong to one of the abducted Humans from 1937 [V 120]. March A Dixon Hill story is set during this month, possibly 'The Long Dark Tunnel.' In any case it will be made into a holodeck program of Captain Picard's in 2368 [TNG #30]. Picard will collect three original-edition Dixon Hill books by 2367: 'Murder in Camera,' 'The Knowing Look,' and 'Under the Sun.' 'Under the Sun,' one of the more popular Dixon Hill novels, will be read by Ensign Ro Laren in 2369. These mystery novels will be lost in the chaos that follows the Eugenics Wars and will have to be recovered. Picard will flag the ship's computer to notify him whenever a new Dixon Hill novel was recovered and uploaded into the Federation publication network. One such lost Dixon Hill work is 'The Final Account.' When Picard and Data are transported into the Q Continuum, the simulacrum takes the form of the fourth novel 'Wringing in the New Year,' a December 31st New Years environment. 'Kiss Me Badly' is one of the more obscure Hill titles, but it will nonetheless be reproduced for Picard's benefit in an Earth holodeck in 2378. Broht and Forrestar will be the publishers of the Dixon Hill novels in the 24th Century [GN 15, TNG #35, TNG #42, GN 37, TNG #68, V 266]. Emma Russell's health fails. She will die of pneumonia in two years (according to Captain Siko's 2374 visions) [DSN 538]. Lt. Tom Paris' 2375 Captain Proton/Dr. Chaotica holodeck adventure will be based upon Earth science fiction serials of this time period (notably 'Flash Gordon' and 'Undersea Kingdom,'--In 2260, Ensign Jon Anderson will be nicknamed "Flash" in honor of the hero of the former serial) [V 195, V 206, EV #1]. 1937, 02 July Amelia Earhart and her navigator mysteriously vanish over the south seas of Earth. They, along with over 300 other Humans, are abducted by the Breyori and will be taken to a Class L planet in the Delta Quadrant for use as slaves. Earhart and 7 additional Humans, however, will remain in cryostasis until late 2371 [V 120]. John Christopher, Air Force pilot, is born during this period on Earth. After 1969, John Christopher will have a son, Shaun Geoffrey Christopher who will lead the first successful Earth-Saturn probe in the 21st Century [TY]. 1938 An American buffalo-head nickel minted this year will fall into the possession of Dr. McCoy by the year 2264 [TOS #50]. The powerful pirate empire in the vicinity of Triacus disappears, possibly associated with the Vegan Tyranny or even the home world. Gorgan is responsible [FASA, CL]. "We need breathing room," stated by Hitler will be quoted by Kirk to the Klingon delegation in the late 23rd Century [ST VI]. Benny Russell's mother dies of pneumonia. He begins his career writing amateur stories (according to Captain Sisko's 2374 visions) [DSN 538]. 1939 Ralph Offenhouse is born on Earth [TNG 126]. 'The Wizard of Oz' motion picture is released by MGM, based upon the earlier novel. Lt. Commander Data with become acquainted with it in the 24th Century [TNG #60]. The third film in the series, 'Son of Frankenstein' is released. In the Enterprise Timeline it will be one of several 'Frankenstein' movies in the ship's library [E 146]. 30 April On the 150th anniversary of George Washington's inauguration, the World's Fair opens in New York City [DSN 538]. 1940, June The Battle of Britain begins on Earth during World War II. This air battle will be a re-created in a holosuite on DS9 by Chief O'Brien and Dr. Bashir in 2372 [DSN 483, DSN 489]. July Past and future visions haunt 16 year old Benny Russell after gazing into an alien orb at the World's Fair's Negro Week Youth Center display. This quirky gift will enable him to glimpse 23rd and 24th Century Star Fleet, and to pick near-future winning lottery tickets. Russell meets (and loses) his first love, Jenny, who dies in a fire (per Captain Sisko's visions in 2374) [DSN 538]. 1941 Japan attacks Pearl Harbor [V 120]. Jasper Maskelyne uses his skills as an illusionist to assist the Allied cause in World War II. He develops a searchlight trick to defend the Suez Canal. It will inspire Commander Spock's strategy to blind a Klingon battlecruiser in 2265 [GN 46]. The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 1942 Pavel Chekov, transported by Weyland of Cragon V, fights for his life in Stalingrad on Earth [TOS #52]. Stephen Hawking, physicist, is born on Earth. Lt. Commander Data in 2369 will re-create Hawking on an "Enterprise" holodeck [TNG 252]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. 15 November Lt. Pavel Chuikov is lost in action over the Baltic Sea, on Earth [TOS #52]. On Bajor, the Colonel Gorak Mahak Bridge is built over the Swifts [DSN #26]. On Omega IV, the warrior Kohms develop immmunity to most diseases [OG, MRM]. 1943 The planet Vulcan begins observing Earth. No official contacts are made [GN 2]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1944 World War II, during which 11 million will die on Earth (according to Spock's reckoning) is the setting of Nazi Germany ("the most efficient state Earth ever knew") which Professor John Gill will use as an example on the planet Ekos in the 2260s. Captain Kirk will dress Dr. McCoy with the uniform of a gestapo doctor (of Colonel rank) in 2262 based upon this year in the historical computer [BC, PF]. Micah Brack (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal) will quote from this year's media in 2061: 'Television offers the soundest basis for world peace that has yet been presented. International television will knit together the peoples of the world in bonds of mutual respect' [GN 18]. Sarina Kaur and Maggie Erickson are born on Earth around this time [GN 44]. 22 December In 2374, the Hirogen will use the "Voyager's" holodeck to simulate World War II Germany on this date, utilizing neural interfaces to populate the holodeck with the ship's crew as characters [V 186]. 1945 Louise is born on Miri's World (UFC 347601-III/Juram V) [Mi]. 1946 Miri is born on Miri's World [Mi]. On Earth, The Palais des Nations becomes the home of the United Nations outside New York City in America [GN 46]. 1947, 02 July Following sabotage and time-warping from 2372, "Quark's Treasure" crashes in Roswell, New Mexico on Earth. Quark, Rom, and Nog are taken into custody. Recreating the conditions of the time warp via an atomic bomb detonation, they escape back to 2372 [DSN 480]. The carrier "Enterprise," the workhorse of World War II, is decommissioned and sold for scrap to the Japanese [GN 3]. 1948 Roberta Lincoln is born [AE]. The final film in the classic Universal Pictures 'Frankenstein' series is released. 'Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein' will be one of several films aboard NX-01 in the Enterprise Timeline [E 146]. Hostility begins between the Bader and Dorset after developing spaceflight and laying claims [TNG #72]. December [reference stardate -1/4812] A planned rebellion on Kobek is put down decisively, but the detonation of the Kobek weapons stockpile destroys all life on that world, and changes its orbit [FASA]. 1949 Captain Sisko will play a Major League baseball game holosuite simulation from this year in 2372: the Brooklyn Dodgers hosting the Boston Braves [DSN #23]. 1950 The Atomic Age on Earth: fission power and weaponry are developed [LOR, SFD]. The F8 star 1212 Mus is initially cataloged by the Skalnate Pieso stellar survey on Earth [TOS #50]. 1951 A Willie Mays rookie baseball card issued this year will become a prized possession of Captain Sisko in 2373--with a little help from his son and Nog [DSN 523]. The Terran science fiction film 'The Day The Earth Stood Still' premieres. In 2152 in the Enterprise Timeline it will be one of the films shown aboard the NX-01 "Enterprise" and the following year, Commander Tucker will show the film to a Vissian cogenitor [E 138, E 148]. In the Gamma Quadrant, the planet Meridian dimensionally shifts back into normal space for a brief period of time [DSN 454]. The situation comedy 'I Love Lucy' premieres on television. In nearly a decade in the Enterprise timeline, it will be popular among the marooned Vulcans [E 128]. A Ford 1952 Sunliner convertible will be re-created in a "Voyager" holodeck by Tom Paris in the 2370s [V #22]. 1953 This year sees the theatrical releases of 'From Here To Eternity' and 'It Came From Outer Space,' the publication of Robert Heinlein's 'The Puppet Masters,' and the death of Joseph Stalin [DSN 538]. The western 'Shane' is theatrically released. Nog will view it in the Vic Fontaine holoprogram in 2375 [DSN 560]. Dwight David Eisenhower enters office as the 34th president of the United States of America, on Earth. It will be one of the many historical facts stored in the "Enterprise's" computer in 2248, when the Talosians sift the starship's computer for data [Me]. Pool hustler Gaunt Gary hustles the great Willy Masconi in New York. Lt. Tom Paris will re-create this figure in the holodeck of the "Voyager" in 2371 [V 106]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. October In 2374, Captain Sisko will hallucinate (or perhaps live) the life of Black science fiction writer Benny Russell as he pens 'Deep Space Nine,' an alien space station some 400 years in the future. Russell must contend with racism in New York City's Harlem while writing the story and unfortunately it will not see publication [DSN 538]. Russell inevitably ends up under the care of Dr. Wycoff in an asylum. He continues to write the story of Deep Space Nine--on the walls. Presumably this vision, and the entire preceding life of Benny Russell, is generated by the pah-wraiths [DSN 552]. It will eventually be published as a classic science fiction novella titled 'Far Beyond The Stars.' Aegis Books will not have it in stock late in the year 1992 [GN 46]. In the Enterprise timeline: Around this time, conflict begins between the Vulcans and Andorians [E 165]. 1954 'Creature From The Black Lagoon' science fiction/horror classic is theatrically released. In 1996, Rain Robinson will own a plastic model of the creature. Other classic 'B' movie favorites of hers are probably from this era, including 'Orgy Of The Walking Dead,' 'Bride Of The Corpse,' and 'Vampire Vixens.' Even Tom Paris is familiar with them in the 24th Century [V 150]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1955 The movie 'To Catch a Thief' is released in cinemas on Earth. In 2374, there will be an argument over 20th Century trivia between Lt. Torres and Ensign Kim on the "Voyager" regarding whether or not the film starred Cary Grant or Clark Gable [V 176]. The Dunes hotel/casino opens in Las Vegas, Nevada. Supposedly it will be re-created in a holo-suite on DS9 in the 24th Century [GN 46]. The sequel to 'Creature From The Black Lagoon' is released: 'Revenge Of The Creature.' In 2377, Lt. Paris will view it with 3-d glasses in a holodeck re-creation of the Chicago Palace Theater [V 250]. Captain Kirk, having been subjected to the Klingon mind-sifter in 2264 and transported through the Guardian of Forever, is temporarily institutionalized on Earth (in an alternate timeline) [ON 2]. Chandigarh fortress in India is designed by a Swiss architect. It will become the future palace of Khan Noonian Singh in the late 20th Century [GN 46]. The first legitimate, two-dimensional photograph is taken of a Vulcan probe ship by a Terran. By 2018, the number of photographs will total at least 18--and all will be dismissed as frauds and hoaxes [GN 7]. The Designers account for other UFO cases, especially abductions and extraterrestrial contacts, not to mention the crashlanding of "Quark's Treasure" less than a decade ago in Roswell, New Mexico [TOS #5, DSN 480]. The Reticulii are also active during this period, conducting genetic profiling of Humans. After transporting them up to orbiting medical ships, the Humans are subject to Missing Time Syndrome [MIL #1] 1956 In 2376, Lt. B'Elanna Torres will replicate a television set from this period for Ensign Tom Paris [V 234]. 1957 A '57 Chevy of this era will be created in the "Voyager's" holodeck in 2372 by the ship's holographic doctor [V 135]. 04 October "Sputnik 1" becomes Earth's first artificial satellite. It has a profound affect on the world and enables Russia to take the lead in early Terran space development [SFC, E 128]. At least in the Enterprise timeline, a Vulcan scout vessel investigating the "Sputnik" launch, crash lands in Carbon Creek, Pennsylvania following a fuel manifold failure. The surviving crew attempts to covertly blend in with Human society over the course of several months. One Vulcan, T'Mir, offers the invention of velcro in exchange for college funds for one Human boy. The survivors are eventually rescued by another Vulcan ship [E 128]. 1958 The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) federal agency is established in North America on Earth. Over the next century it will be responsible for many Terran spaceflights, including the "Voyager" series unmanned probes and the "Charybdis" manned mission of 2037 [ST-TMP, TNG 138]. Shannon O'Donnell is born on Earth [GN 44]. A bottle of cognac from this year will be issued in squeeze tubes during the superimpellor celebration of 2058 aboard the "John Cabal" beyond Neptune (in an alternate timeline) [GN 18]. 'The Brain Eaters' science fiction film is released, loosely based on Robert Heinlein's 'The Puppet Masters.' Roberta Lincoln will see the film and read the novel, and claim that Mr. Spock resembles an alien in the movie [TOS #84]. The holosuite character Vic Fontaine's programming acknowledges that he performed at the Sands Hotel/Casino this year in Las Vegas, Nevada [DSN 544]. 1959 Khan Noonian Singh, the Earth's first "eugenic superman," is born. Genetic experimentation will continue in secret and, by 1990, some 190 "supermen" will have been bred [SS, EOM]. The progenitors of the "supermen" are an international group of scientists with labs in Haiti, Pakistan, Chad, and a headquarters in North Yemen. Working in the poorest countries of Earth during the next couple decades, making it easy to bribe officials into silence and hire Human guinea pigs, Ralph Offenhouse will unknowingly supply much of their equipment [TNG #30]. Claire Raymond is born on Earth [TNG 126]. The song 'I Only Have Eyes For You' by the Flamingos is released. In 2372, under Lt. Paris' guidance, the "Voyager's" EMH program will utilize the song as background music as he romances Dr. Pel [V 135]. 'The Twilight Zone' fantasy anthology television series premieres. Young Roberta Lincoln will watch the series on a blue shag carpet. In the Enterprise timeline it will be known to the senior officers of NX-01 [TOS #84, E 128]. The Untouchables crime drama series premieres. In 2376, Lt. Torres will recover an episode of this television series for Ensign Paris [V 234]. 1960 A life prolongation experiment kills the entire adult population on Miri's World, an exact duplicate of Earth [Mi]. Gillian Taylor is born on Earth (if not a few years earlier) [ST IV, GN 44]. The Space Age on Earth: the beginning of space flight and computers [LOR, SFD]. A Paris Opera riot starts in the middle of the performance of 'Parsifal.' In 2367, Commander Riker and Lt. Worf will re-create it in a holodeck aboard the "Enterprise" [GN 15]. 'The Alamo' starring John Wayne, Richard Wildmark, and Laurence Harvey is released. This film will be known to Vic Fontaine (holocharacter) in 2375 [DSN 565]. George Pal's movie 'The Time Machine' is released. By the 23rd Century it will be reconstructed in 3V. An omnitape of the movie will be stocked in James Kirk's cabin on Centaurus (Alpha Centauri IV) by the 2260s [TOS #28]. 1961 "Vostok 1" carries the first man into space. The craft orbits for 108 minutes (one revolution) at an apogee of 176.3 km. This historic first keeps Russia in the lead in the 'space race' [SFC]. The United States nuclear aircraft carrier "Enterprise" (CVN-65) enters service, another of the many vessels named "Enterprise" which will be honored in both the 23rd and 24th Centuries aboard her successors to the name. In 1986, Commanders Chekov and Uhura will absorb high-energy photons from this vessel's reactor to recrystallize their own vessel's dilithium, while the "Enterprise" is docked at Alameda [ST-TMP, TNG 101, ST IV]. President Eisenhower's presidential term of office ends. President John F. Kennedy enters office as the 35th president. These historical facts will be stored in the starship "Enterprise's" library computer records [Me]. The United States launches "Mercury 3," a suborbital 15 minute flight in preparation for its first orbital mission next year [SFC]. In 2372, Nog will send Jake Sisko a holosuite baseball program featuring the New York Yankees of this year playing against the 1970 Boston Red Sox [DSN 494]. 1962 A "surf classic" shirt from this year will be replicated by Lt. Tom Paris in 2373 aboard the "Voyager" for his holodeck enjoyment [V 155]. Another holosuite program designed by Bashir (in 2374) set in this era is Vic Fontaine, a fully-interactive and holosuite-conscious Las Vegas lounge singer (Bashir-62) [DSN 544, DSN 560]. In the Andromeda Galaxy, the Kelvan Empire launches a manned probe ship to explore our galaxy as a prelude to conquest [AON]. On the Klingon homeworld, the Kamorh'dag (Northern continent clans/Sta Mura) ascend to power. Their grip on the Empire will last for little more than ten generations [TOS #58]. By the 2360s, Kivas Fajo will possess the only existing Roger Maris baseball card issued this era, its bubble gum scent still potent after over four centuries [TNG 170]. 1963 "Vostok VI" carries the first woman into space, staying aloft for 45 rev- olutions. Maneuvering the capsule she approaches to within 5 kilometers of the companion vessel "Vostok V" [SFC]. The French government establish the Centre d'Experimentation du Pacifique (CEP) on Muroroa as a testing site for atomic weapons. In less than 3 decades, Khan will rename it Chrysalis Island and use it as a base of operations [GN 46]. President John F. Kennedy's term ends. President Lyndon B. Johnson assumes office as the 36th president. These are more historical facts which will be stored in the starship "Enterprise's" history banks and scanned by the Talosians in 2248 [Me]. 1964 J.R. Rasmussen, an ancestor of Burlinghoff Rasmussen, time travels to this year to give the Great Bird of the Galaxy (Gene Roddenberry) extensive data on future events. The Bird will adapt almost everything suggested [SNW II]. Commander Sisko will be fond of baseball's World Series this year [DSN 472]. Dr. Bashir's holosuite program in 2372 will be set in this year, an era which Garak will describe as "having a distinct lack of taste." Bashir's program will be loosely based upon spy movies of this time. The follow-up holo program "Queen's Gambit" he will enjoy in 2373 [DSN 482, DSN 515]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. The movies 'Fail-Safe' and 'Doctor Strangelove' are released. Roberta Lincoln will have seen them by 1969 [TOS #84]. 1965 The first 'space walk' is accomplished by Aleksei Leonov aboard the "Voskhod II" spacecraft [SFC]. The instability of Tau Lyra is first observed during this era [TOS #71]. The accelerated United States space program has five successful "Gemini" missions this year [SFC]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1966 The Maze of Zondrolla is constructed on Imprima (Dante Maxima VII) [TNG #15]. Major Kira and Chief O'Brien briefly materialize in this era during their search for Commander Sisko and Dr. Bashir, from 2371 [DSN 458]. A questionable Borg artifact may or may not have been created this era. Dating of Thorsen's artifact in 2366 will place its age at 400 years [GN 18]. In one timeline, a science fiction television series called 'Star Trek' premieres [ON 2]. 'Mission: Impossible' premieres. Every episode of this 7-season adventure series will be seen by Rain Robinson by 1996, or so she will claim. Roberta Lincoln will also claim to be well acquainted with this series [V 151, TOS #84]. 1967 On Earth, while camping in the High Sierras, Henry Starling recovers Captain Braxton's 29th Century timeship. Captain Braxton makes an emergency beamout, but it falls into Starling's hands. Starling will found 'Chronowerx' inspired by the craft's technology, and will create the microcomputer revolution. By 1996, Starling will take credit for laptops, the Internet, and barcode readers. The "Voyager" will destroy the timeship in 1996, therefore erasing this entire timeline, preventing the "Aeon" from crashlanding in 1967 [V 150, V 151]. The legendary archaeologist Spyridon Marinatos discovers the lost city of Thera. In 2370, Picard will compare himself to Marinatos [TNG #50]. In 2374 on Earth, the Montreal Historical Society will reproduce this year's Expo '67 which the resurrected James Kirk will attend and where he will be reunited with Captain Scott [GN 32]. 1968 In an historic first, the 3-man crew of "Apollo 8" journeys around the moon, observing and photographing the natural satellite and viewing 'Earth rise' [SFC]. Captain John Christopher is stationed at the Omaha Air Base [TY]. The 'Planet of the Apes' science fiction film is released. Roberta Lincoln will see it [TOS #84]. A multi-parallel space-time inversion briefly transposes William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and DeForest Kelley with Captain Kirk, Commander Spock, and Dr. McCoy in the 23rd Century [ON 2]. The film 'Rosemary's Baby' is released. It will be viewed by Captain Archer in the Enterprise timeline [E 160]. The song 'Magic Carpet Ride' is recorded by Steppenwolf. Fond of the song, Zefram Cochrane will play it during his historical "Phoenix" flight in 2063 [ST VIII]. '2001: A Space Odyssey' science fiction milestone classic film is released. The musical 'Funny Girl' is also released. Roberta Lincoln will plan on seeing these films next year [TOS #84]. December The U.S.S. "Enterprise" (from 2262) is sent to this time to study Earth's history. With the aid of Gary Seven (Supervisor 194), an agent trained by extraterrestrials, World War III is delayed until the 1990s through the sabotage of a suborbital nuclear warhead launch. Roberta Lincoln begins working for Mr. Seven as his secretary and associate. This is the first large-scale U.F.P. time travel project [AE, ST 3]. Mr. Spock conducts historical research on Gary Seven, Isis, and Roberta Lincoln's involvement in Earth history. According to Spock's report (much of the information speculative, possibly acpocryphal, due to the covert nature of their activities, and Seven's talent for working behind the scenes of history), Seven and Lincoln will be linked to a number of significant incidents: the averted assassination of Chairman Mao Tse-tung at the Great Wall of China, the apprehension of the so- called Watergate burglars in the District of Columbia, a well-publicized near-disaster at the Three-Mile Island nuclear facility, the defeat of the so-called "cybernauts" in conjunction with a pair of British intelligence operatives, the successful elimination of a top secret conspiracy to clone world leaders, the publication of a best-selling treatise on global cooperation, the destruction of 14 deadly biological weapons (including one spaceborn virus), the birth of a future Nobel prize-winning diplomat, 3 successful motion pictures of socially transforming value, the crash of the Skylab orbital facility (and the subsequent lack of terrestrial casualties), the "accidental discovery" of an AIDS vaccine, the creation of the first true artificial intel- ligence, and the defeat and overthrow of Khan Noonian Singh. In addition, according to Lincoln, within the next year: Seven will see to it that Colonel Armstrong's moonwalk will be successful, Seven's New York office will be blown up twice and attacked by killer robots once, on one occassion Seven will slip over the Berlin Wall and back without using his transporter, Seven will sneak in and out of the Pentagon with top secret plans for a new type of robot solidier (called the "Quasar" Tapes), a power-hungry megalomaniac with a white Persian kitten will be outwitted by her, Lincoln and Seven will transport in right behind Buckingham Palace guards, and she will slide down a secret tunnel under the White House to stop Professor Tepesch from brainwashing JFK and Jackie. Seven and Isis were also involved in attempting to liberate a former British intelligence agent from an artificial village where he was being held captive as part of an elaborate psychological conditioning experiment. That mission had ended badly, Seven having underestimated the forces arrayed against himself and Isis [TOS #84]. Lt. Paris will be fond of a 1969 Chevy Camaro of this year's vintage in the 24th Century, and will feature it in holodeck programs [V 188, V 216]. 1969, July The U.S.S. "Enterprise," enroute to Starbase 9 in 2261, is accidentally time-warped into this era by a black star. It is spotted on Earth radar, and reported as a UFO by Captain John Christopher. This is the starship "Enterprise's" first journey back into history. Using Sol's gravitational attraction, the "Enterprise" returns to the future [TY]. 16 July [reference stardate -1/6907.20] The first manned moon shot, consisting of three astronauts, is launched on Wednesday, 6 A.M. E.S.T. Humans first set foot on Earth's moon, Neil Arm- strong being the first. It is the first of twelve successful landings on the Moon prior to the building of Base One. This is the start of Human manned interplanetary exploration [TY, TBoT #2, GN 7, FASA, SFC]. As interplanetary travel is perfected, Earth's moon will be heavily colonized over the coming centuries. By 2373, 50 million people will live on the moon. Tycho City, New Berlin, and Lake Armstrong will be visible from Earth [ST VIII]. 19 July Gary Seven, Isis, and Roberta Lincoln return to their New York apartment (811 East 68th Street, Apt. 12-B) after ensuring Neil Armstrong's lunar walk. Seven receives an emergency beacon, sent by Agent 146 in the Romulan Star Empire, from three centuries in the future. There, the Romulans have captured his base and have changed future history by assassinating Captain Spock at the Khitomer Conference. Seven, Isis, and Lincoln beam themselves to 2262 in the future, aboard the starship "Enterprise" to rectify the damaged timeline [TOS #84]... 20 July Seven, Isis, and Lincoln return in time to view the moon landing. Their mission into the future was successful. Roberta Lincoln expresses interest in seeing a motion picture--but 'Funny Girl' instead of '2001: A Space Odyssey' since the latter would probably not live up to the real thing she had experienced [TOS #84]. 16 August The philosopher Q (Quinn) gives Maury Ginsberg, a spotlight operator at Woodstock, a ride in a jeep on Earth when his own van breaks down. The concert is saved by Q's intervention, also allowing Ginsberg to meet his future wife ("a groovy chick with long red beads"), become a successful orthodontist, and have 4 kids in Scarsdale [V 130]. Also attending Woodstock is a young Roberta Lincoln [GN 44]. The Imperial Palace on Romulus is built during this era [TNG #53]. In an alternate timeline, Starling introduces the very first isograted circuit. Chronowerx industries will accelerate the computer age of the late 20th Century via Captain Braxton's pillaged timeship [V 150]. 1970 A print-out run of the master computer at Security Control, Omaha MFB, reveals "unusual material" (updated technical orders accidentally trans- mitted from the library computer of the starship "Enterprise" a year ago). A top security lid is clamped on the matter while an investigation is launched to identify the source of the transmission [TM, SFB]. The Vegan Tyranny dominates space outside of the Local Group [ST 2]. The Ferengi enter the galactic community, according to Quark [DSN #5]. Disaster is averted as "Apollo 13," which experiences a power failure on route to the moon, is skillfully swung around the satellite and brought safely back to Earth [SFC]. May According to a later account, Khan Noonian Singh (originally just known as Noon) is born at the secret Chrysalis base in India [GN 44]. In 2372, Nog will give Jake Sisko a holosuite baseball program featuring the Red Sox of this year playing the 1961 Yankees [DSN 494]. Har Gobind Khorana successfully assembles an artificial yeast gene from its raw chemical components--an important first step in the Terran development of genengineering technology [GN 44]. In the 24th Century, Tom Paris will claim to know all the Mars projects from the 1970s on. Verna Mitrios will survive the first landing on Mars [V 217, TLE #2]. Rain Robinson is born during this era [GN 46]. 1971, 05 February Rain Robinson has a photograph of Alan B. Shepard, Jr. of "Apollo 14" taken on this date at Fra Mauro Highlands in her office in 1996 [SNW II]. At about this time on Krantin, it is discovered that the Plague is not the result of natural industrial pollutants as this world develops towards pollution-free machinery [TNG #36]. The Romulans colonize Ysail during this era [TOS #96]. 1972 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 02 March The space probe "Pioneer 10" is launched from Earth. In 2287, Captain Klaa of the Klingon Bird of Prey "Okrona" will destroy the probe [ST V]. Over the next two years, scientists will disappear on Earth. They are being abducted by Project Chrysalis [GN 44]. 1973 Shaun Geoffrey Christopher is born around this time. In the 1990's he will be a Lieutenant in the U.S. Airforce. In the 21st Century, as a Colonel, he will lead the Earth-Saturn probe [GN 46, TY]. 15 April Col. Robert Argon, Director of Security Control, Omaha MFB, declares the "data sheets" of the 1969 transmission to be a hoax. The technical orders are given to Franz Joseph of Franz Joseph Designs. The consequences will be far-reaching, to say the least [TM, Log 7, SFB]. The Franz Joseph Designs aerospace consulting firm analyzes the several thousand pages of badly garbled memory files and concludes that they ap- pear to be a history of the United Federation of Planets, its Star Fleet, and nearby regions of the galaxy, including considerable amounts of tech- nical data. A very small portion of this data will be published in the 'Star Fleet Technical Manual' and additional material obtained through the tapes will be used as the basis for the 'Star Fleet Battles' game, through the cooperation of Franz Joseph Designs and Amarillo Design Bureau. Only approximately 25% of the sum total of material is translated and analyzed [SFB, TM]. Roberta Lincoln sees 'The Andromeda Strain,' a motion picture first released in 1971 [GN 44]. 'The Exorcist' horror movie is released. In 2154, it will be one Terran film viewed by Dr. Phlox in the Enterprise Timeline [E 168]. This year, Lincoln and Seven are involved in an incident off the coast of Scotland. Roberta nearly gets burned alive inside a gigantic wicker effigy [GN 46]. The U.S. orbits the Skylab space station and sets a record for duration in space. Among the experiments performed is evaluation of long-term weight- lessness on Man [SFC]. 1974 In the Rabinowitz family, the tradition starts of saying prayers in both Hebrew and English [V 171]. On Earth, Element 106 is discovered in Russia [MRM]. According to T'Pol in the Enterprise timeline, Humans become aware of the depletion of fossil fuels [E 163]. 14 March Gary Seven and Roberta Lincoln obtain classified files from East Berlin revealing that several top geneticists and biochemists have disappeared in the last year. This is their first tipoff that a secret genetic engineering experiment is underway [GN 44]... On Earth, the Redjac entity kills five women in Kiev, Russia [WF]. 14 May Roberta Lincoln, using the identity of Dr. Veronica Neary, serves as bait at a genetics conference in Rome. Gary Seven, in New York City, meets Ralph Offenhouse, interested in purchasing laboratory supplies. At night he pays a visit to Offenhouse's office [GN 44]. 15 May Dr. Viktor Lozinak recruits Veronica Neary (Robera Lincoln) for Project Chrysalis. She also briefly meets Gillian Taylor [GN 44]. 16 May Lincoln and Isis fly to India [GN 44]. 17 May Gary Seven is captured by Chrysalis agents in Delhi, India. In the Great Thar Desert of Rajasthan, India, Roberta Lincoln is introduced to Dr. Sarina Kaur in the underground Chrysalis base [GN 44]. 18 May While Lincoln is introduced to Chrysalis' children (including Noon), Seven fights the effects of truth serum and is forced to induce a coma state. Lincoln's cover is blown, but both she and Seven escape with the help of Isis. Seven sets the base's reactors to overload while Lincoln and Isis use the Beta 5 to transport the children to an academy in Puyallup. The atomic blast will officially be announced as being an underground nuclear test. However, not destroyed in the blast is the genetic sequence for creating a flesh-eating bacteria [GN 44]. 19 May Back in New York, Gary Seven plans to report the activities and locations of the surviving Chrysalis conspirators to their respective governments, and to scatter the genetically engineered children throughout the world [GN 44]. Kavis Alpha, a neutron star, explodes [TNG 150]. In the Delta Quadrant, the Lumalit establish a lottery system to select which babies are to be destroyed, in order to control their ever-growing populations [TCT #4]. 1975 "Apollo 18" and "Soyuz XIX" link-up in space thus culminating two years of cooperation between the United States and the Soviet Union [SFC]. A secret cult on Betazed discovers the ability to kill telepathically. The government arrests the entire movement, imprisoning them for life. The instructions for their special skills are destroyed and all records of their activities are sealed. Only Betazoids with the highest security clearance will know of the existence of the group [TNG #66]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. In the Delta Quadrant, the Varo generation ship is launched [V 211]. 1976 The "Enterprise" (OV-101) orbiter is commissioned. This first reusable space shuttle is used as a test vehicle. It is named "Enterprise" because one of the project managers for Rockwell International, the builder of the vehicle, had lost a brother stationed aboard the aircraft carrier of the same name during World War II [ST-TMP, TOS #54]. Gillian Taylor begins to study whales [ST IV]. "Viking 1" softlands on Mars and begins transmitting photographs, climatic measurements and soil composition data. Designed for 90 days, the lander remains functional for two years [SFC]. In the Gamma Quadrant, the House Tin-Mal social experiment by the Yrythny ends in nuclear disaster, contaminating a thousand kilometers of sea [MG #2]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 1977 On Earth, Colladium (Element 114) is discovered in the United States [MRM]. The unmanned space probes "Voyager 1" and "Voyager 2" depart for the outer planets of Sol, following up on the earlier "Pioneer" missions. These more sophisticated probes will encounter first Jupiter (in 1979) and then Saturn (1980-81), eventually flying by Uranus (in 1985). At least four more "Voyager" series probes will be launched before the end of the century. "Voyager 6" will be the first Human-built artifact to fall into a black hole. It will emerge on the far side of the galaxy and be repaired by a machine world for its long return to Earth. In 2371 Kirk and Spock will come to the conclusion that it was not a black hole but a transwarp conduit, and that the machine world was the Borg homeworld. V'ger was reconfigured by a different branch of the Borg collective--that assimilated by direct conversion to patterned energy rather than by physical means [SFC, ST-TMP, GN 22]. During this period, the Romulans first begin to study ECHOs (Enormous Compact Halo Objects) [V #21]. 1978 On Earth, Element 107 is discovered in Russia [MRM]. A remake of the 50's film 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' is released. This is yet another movie that Roberta Lincoln has seen by the 1990s [GN 46]. Ten probes arrive at Venus in the largest research assault to date. Among the mysteries to be solved are understanding the atmospheric composition and the internal mass distribution of the planet [SFC]. Vulcans first chart Delta Sigma IV [TNG #72]. 1979 On Earth, Element 108 is discovered in Germany [MRM]. Around this time, the White Claw Syndicate becomes the ruling league in the Krazzle Empire [Inet11]. 1980 Space Shuttle flights begin as available payload space is booked full. Early missions will demonstrate the many uses of the gravity-free vacuum of space [SFC, TBoT #2]. The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 1982 On Earth, Element 109 is discovered in India [MRM]. Project "Galileo" departs from Earth orbit for Jupiter. It will descend into the Jovian atmosphere behind a heat shield, radioing back data until the increasing pressure crushes the hull, about 30 minutes after entry [SFC]. Dr. Wilson Evergreen's (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal's) articles on artificial weather engineering attracts the interests of the military [GN 44]. The Lunar Polar Orbiter transmits data concerning the surface chemistry and heat flow on the moon [SFC]. 01 August [reference stardate -1/8208.1] Phoenix Enterprises Limited is established as a Terran seagoing shipping firm operating out of Sydney, Australia. One of the few corporations to survive the Eugenics Wars relatively intact, Phoenix Enterprises will be instrumental in maintaining the tenuous seaborne contacts between sur- vivors during Earth's reconstruction. After the development of warp drive in the 21st Century, Phoenix will will become a space-based transportation firm. It will eventually become one of the major U.F.P.-wide commercial carriers in space, with offices in Salazaar, Sol, Betelgeuse, Argelian, and Antares systems [FASA]. Construction begins on Starlab, Earth's first permanently manned space station. Though inhabited mainly by Americans, the space station will utilize many foreign scientists on its civilian staff [TBoT #2]. 1983, February Dr. Adam Charon begins his genetic-control experiments. Using thousands of subjects from all over Earth (including his own wife and son), Charon attempts to improve the Human race artificially by editing out "bad" influences in genetic structures, and adding in "improvements" which will maximize the potential mental and physical development of the subject fetuses. The children resulting from these experiments will eventually grow up to be almost perfect examples of Human developments [TBoT #2]. On Earth, Element 110 is discovered in India. A highly fissionable and unstable material, Element 110 will be used against Odo in late 2371 by the High Gul to immobilize the Changeling and prevent him from morphing [MRM, DSN #13]. The Space Telescope is orbited. This 2.4 meter aperature optical tele- scope working above atmospheric turbulance, will revolutionize Man's view of the universe [SFC]. The Venus Atmospheric Balloon enters the Venusian atmosphere, sending back data from its gondola of scientific instruments. It circles the planet on the stratospheric winds for several days [SFC]. August The United States, Russia, England, France, Germany, Japan, and Australia begin construction of a permanent base on the Moon. The purpose of the base is two-fold: first to prove that different nations can indeed coop- erate on a large-scale space project (thus helping to relieve political tensions); and second, to demonstrate the practical value of space explor- ation by mining heavy metals from beneath the lunar surface [TBoT #2]. 1984 With Starlab completed, full operations begin. Agricultural experiments are added to Moon Base One [TBoT #2]. Shannon O'Donnell begins work at top secret Project in Area 51 with Dr. Jeffrey Carlson [GN 44]. October The space shuttle "Discovery" places a satellite in geostationary orbit above the South Pole [GN 44]. 01 November Young Khan Noonian Singh is rescued by Gary Seven from the riots in Delhi, India following the assassination of Indira Gandhi. Being the most psychologically well adjusted of the Chrysalis children, Seven plans on recruiting him [GN 44]. 04 November After the riots subside, Khan Noonian Singh is sent home via transporter vault [GN 44]. 02 December At the Da Vinci Research Base at the South magnetic pole, Gary Seven and Khan Noonian Singh convince Dr. Wilson Evergreen (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal) to abandon his work on the ozone layer due to its military applications [GN 44]. 03 December Gary Seven and Khan Noonian Singh part ways in Bhopal, India after being outraged over a massive chemical leak [GN 44]. 1985 A probe flies by Halley's Comet with a battery of instruments that measure its tenuous tail, and continues on to encounter the comet Tempel 2 in 1988 [SFC]. An ozone hole is discovered above the Antarctic [GN 46]. Moon Base One is completed and full operations begin. A crew is selected for the first manned flight to Mars (Sol IV). Though the crew is composed of American astronauts, the ship itself will be built in the lower gravity of Moon Base by members of all participating nations [TBoT #2]. Lt. Guillaume Cassel resigns from the French navy to protest the bombing of the Greenpeace vessel "Rainbow Warrior" by French intelligence agents. By the 1990s he will be working for Khan Noonian Singh [GN 46]. Jeremy Grayson, great-great-great-grandfather of Amanda Grayson, enters the "refugee business" [GN 2]. 1986, 28 January [reference stardate -1/8601.28] The Terran orbital transport "Challenger" explodes shortly after launch, killing all seven crewmembers aboard. This is the worst tragedy to date in Terra's fledgling space program [FASA, TBoT #14]. A platinum "Challenger" commemorative coin will be minted for the grand opening of the first lunar mall. In 2271 it will inspire Nick Keller to name his new ship the "Challenger" [TOS #94]. As a teenager (sometime in the 2290s) Elias Vaughn will tour the launch facility where the "Challenger" exploded [MG #1]. January [reference stardate -1/8601] Expansion of the Romulan Empire begins spinward [FASA]. February [reference stardate -1/8602] Terrans launch their first permanent, orbital space station [FASA]. 17 February Tom Raymond is born in Secaucus, New Jersey, on Earth [TNG 126]. Multiple asteroid rendezvous missions view these bodies in space close-up with an eye on the future mining of these interplanetary travelers [SFC]. March The success of Starlab prompts its backers to begin plans for an even larger space station which will house over 10,000 permanent inhabitants and be Man's first true colony in space. To further emphasize the prac- ticality and importance of space exploration, plans call for the station to be manufactured primarily from materials mined from the Moon, and if possible, from Mars. The station is to be built in sections, and as each section is completed, it will become immediately operational, thus allowing the station, in effect, to build itself. If sucessful, this ambitious project will represent Man's greatest space achievement. It will not only include scientific and industrial sections (making such items as frictionless ball bearings, which can be produced only in weight- less conditions), but will also grow its own food and provide reliable solar energy via microwave to a power-hungry Earth [TBoT #2]. June Admiral Kirk lands in San Francisco on Earth from 2287 in a Klingon scout vessel. With the help of his crew, he transports two Humpback whales and Dr. Gillian Taylor to the 23rd Century to stop an alien probe [ST IV]. On Earth, Marcus Nichols "invents" transparent aluminum (with help from Commander Scott of the ex-U.S.S. "Enterprise"--possibly "a number of years too early" in this timeline) [ST IV]. Dulmer and Lucsly in 2373 will be assigned to evaluate the immediate consequences of Kirk's actions and use the information as part of a new curriculum on Temporal Mechanics being developed for the Star Fleet Academy [SNW II]. 05 July Roberta Lincoln retrieves the equipment left behind by Commander Chekov from Shannon O'Donnell working at Area 51 [GN 44]. July The first manned Martian mission is launched from orbit around the moon [TBoT #2]. A. Bartlett Giamatti becomes president of the National Baseball League, a position he will hold until a fatal heart attack in 1989 [DSN #23]. The drug Coradrenalin is developed on Earth from Adrenalin, to treat severe exposure and frostbite after its unsuccessful use in cryogenic labs [MRM]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. 10 October In Lenin's Tomb in the U.S.S.R., Gary Seven and Khan Noonian Singh learn of a plan to assassinate Mikhail Gorbachev from KGB agent Anastasia Komananov. Roberta Lincoln foils Operation Giant-killer in Reykjavik at Hofoi House in Iceland through the discovery of poisoned jelly beans [GN 44]. 1987, March [reference stardate -1/8703] The Andorians test their first prototypes of sublight interstellar craft [FASA]. Around this time on Trill, the sh'uk needle-shaped execution tool is phased out [GN 38]. 24 April Gabriel Bell, the father of Earth's post-modern reformation, is born [DSN 458, DSN 480]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. The drug Cordrazine is developed on Earth and used in cryogenics labs [MRM]. Khan Noonian Singh is believed to have incited the pro-democracy uprising in South Korea [GN 44]. The first manned Martian expedition lands on Mars. Unlike the first lunar flights, all of the Martian crew will visit the surface. The main mission ship, the "Willy Ley" (named after a pioneer rocket experimenter), will remain in orbit while its three shuttle crafts, the "Issac Asimov," the "Ray Bradbury," and the "John Carter" (evidence that the Martian mission crew remember earlier "visitors" to Mars), ferry the astronauts and their experimental devices to and from the surface. This will allow the crew to explore much of the Martian surface--more, in fact, than the total surface of the Moon explored by all of the "Apollo" missions combined. At the end of their three-month stay, the astronauts will board a recently arrived ship (the "John F. Kennedy"), which has been launched unmanned from Moon orbit for this purpose. The "Willy Ley" will remain in Mars orbit, along with the three shuttles and permanent experimental and informational de- vices on Mars' surface, to serve as a base for future missions. Thus, following journeys to Mars needn't be encumbered by a large ship and can be launched for much less money [TBoT #2]. In the "Mirror" universe: A shift in political climate, no doubt fueled by growing public distrust of space exploration, causes the National Aero- nautics and Space Administration to be disbanded. Other nations soon fol- low suit. Numerous sociologists oppose such a move, warning that it could produce global paranoia and stagnation. Their protests are ignored. The governments of Earth choose instead to direct funds toward the advancement of genetic research [TBoT #14]. 1988, April [reference stardate -1/8804] Forty years after the Kobek detonation, that poisoned world finally breaks up from the tidal stresses of its new orbit [FASA]. A mysterious plane crash killing General Zia ul-Haq, the leader of Pakistan's military government, is believed to have been arranged by Khan Noonian Singh [GN 44]. The Mars Sample Return Probe is launched. It will retrieve soil and rocks for analysis back on Earth when it returns in 1991 [SFC]. April Construction begins on the S.S. "Savannah" (DY-100) series, Earth's first interplanetary sleeper vessel. This collaborative development between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. marks the beginning toward eventual world-wide peace, but is secretly developed by Khan Singh's fledgling Yoyodyne Corporation (subsidiary of Chronowerx) meant for a long-term journey to the Jovian system--according to one account [DYC, Inet13, Inet15]. The "John F. Kennedy" lands at Moon Base One. The data brought back by the Martian expedition prompts the decision of scientists to attempt to build a permanent colony on Mars [TBoT #2]. In the "Mirror" universe: Congress establishes the United States Depart- ment of Controlled Evolution. Unofficially under military supervision, this department's chief aim is to use certain methods of genetic control in an effort to speed up the evolutionary process, thus producing--it is assumed--Human perfection. Despite the danger to Earth's entire gene pool, public opinion appears to be in favor of such organic manipulation [TBoT #14]. 1989 Eddie Raymond is born in Secaucus, New Jersey, on Earth [TNG 126]. In the 2370s, Captain Sisko will replicate an official baseball of the World Series of this year. It will possibly be the same ball kept on his desk during his command of DS9 [DSN #23]. July Seven and Lincoln believe that Khan Noonian Singh has perished during a bloody government crackdown in Tiananmen Square, until equally unverifiable reports credit him with the supposedly 'natural' death of the Ayatollah Khomeini on the very same day [GN 44]. Construction is started on the giant spaceship "Martian Genesis," planned to carry over 1,000 people, all specially trained volunteers who will begin the task of making the Martian surface habitable for Man. Instead of remaining in orbit around Mars, the "Martian Genesis" is designed to land on the surface, serving as a temporary home for the colonists until permanent facilities can be constructed. The "Genesis" will then serve as a power source for the colony with its nuclear generators [TBoT #2]. 09 November Khan Noonian Singh pays a visit to Gary Seven's apartment in New York. He destroys the Beta 5 computer and wrecks the apartment, but not before retrieving the location of his fellow supermen and information on the Chrysalis Project [GN 44]... The information in Seven's data banks will be quite useful in Khan's rise to power. In addition to the location of supermen, Khan will also have the plans to build an ozone-destroying satellite (from data collected from Dr. Evergreen) and force fields to shield against Seven's transporter system. Having taken precautions, false data inserted into the database includes the bogus identify of Ament (meaning "hidden goddess," just one of many alternate names for the Egyptian Goddess Isis). Gary Seven will relocate his headquarters to London, England and upgrade to a Beta 6 computer [GN 46]. 1990, January [reference stardate -1/9001] Kahless epetai-Riskadh launches the daring coup that makes him the first sole Emperor of the (interplanetary) Klingon Empire. The nearly perfected warp drive soon points the Empire toward the stars [FASA]. Seven and Lincoln sabotage the Hubble telescope by shaving off 700- thousandths of an inch off its primary mirror, severely restricting its range. This was necessary to prevent unprepared Human astronomers from observing the passage of a Vulcan trading fleet through the Lambda Sector [GN 46]. 16 March The eugenic "supermen" are revealed to the public, at least according to one account [EOM]. 13 May A letter from UESPA's NASA liaison Geoffrey Mandel to Dr. Imran Ahmed, Staff Consultant for Project SETI indicates that the "Botany Bay" (DY-102) sleeper ship should be ready for a Mars expedition sometime in 1994, fol- lowing a trial run of the "Savannah" (DY-100). The Eugenics supermen receive a reception in New City. A Terrestrial planet is confirmed orbiting Alpha Centauri [EOM]. The "Martian Genesis" lands on Mars, and the colony is successfully launched. The colonists begin the difficult task of building a permanent home on the Martian surface. One of Jean-Luc Picard's ancestors plays a part in the first colony [TBoT #2, ST VII]. Mars will eventually be terraformed and possess a breathable atmosphere by the early 23rd Century. Technological breakthroughs made after contact with the Vulcans in the late 21st Century will make the project feasible and warming of the planet will be accomplished in a fraction of the time predicted by 21st Century scientists. Water and oxygen will be liberated from the subterranean permafrost and genetically engineered bacteria will be introduced into the terrain. The earliest colonists will utilize local Martian resources including basaltic regolith. Tom Paris' ancestors will be involved with the early Mars missions [GN 25, V 217]. The Fusion Age on Earth: fusion power and weaponry are developed [LOR, SFD]. In the "Mirror" universe, construction is completed on a multibillion- dollar research lab in a remote section of Northern Arizona. It is jokingly christened the Mount Olympus Institute [TBoT #14]. 1991 The Saturn Dual Probe arrives at the planet, with the satellite going into orbit as the descent stage relays information as it enters the plan- et's atmosphere [SFC]. The European Remote Sensing Satellite (ERS-1), Europe's first environmental satellite, is launched this year [GN 46]. The USSR breaks up [V 150]. May Khan Noonian Singh breaks with Sikh tradition on his 21st birthday and shaves off his beard [GN 46]. August The ISA (International Space Agency, a combined project of ESA, NASA, Canada, Italy, Brazil and Japan) begins research on a way to get cargo into Earth orbit more efficiently. The Space Shuttles were found to be too small for most of the cargo operations and the DY series of ships were too heavy to carry any cargo into orbit. Using a single large rocket is cheaper than launching several shuttles. This research will come to a stand-still in 1992 when the Superhumans take control of almost the entire Earth in the Eugenics War [Inet9]. October The Biosphere II experiment begins on Earth. Although not entirely successful, this ambitious attempt to create a sealed, self-sustainable living environment will provide data on artificial habitats that no doubt will influence the construction and cargo of the DY-100 [GN 46]. 12 October According to one account/timeline, the S.S. "Savannah" (DY-100), begins its trial run to the moon and back. The 22 hour round trip proves the DY-100 to be a very versatile ship [Inet15]. Within the next decade: Mankind enters what appears to be a golden age. Due to the technology developed in the colonization of the Moon and Mars, the standard of living goes up radically the world over. The Martian col- ony flourishes and grows to over 10,000 in population. Further colonies are established in the asteroid belt, and on the moons of Jupiter and Sat- urn. An automated station is landed on the surface of Jupiter to "mine" the rare chemicals from the atmosphere. The Martian colony, augmented by new arrivals from Earth, splits into three more locations. Three more Starlab-type space stations are established, one of which is devoted solely to farming. With no seasons, droughts, diseases etc. to affect growth yields, the farm satellite produces three times the foodstuffs an equal area of land on Earth does. World famine is greatly reduced, and the promise of more farm satellites gives Humanity freedom from the fear of hunger. Solar power, in the form of microwaving from space, now sup- plies more than 75 percent of Earth's power needs. Thus, two of the largest problems facing the people of Earth seem to be solved, and public support for exploration and utilization of space has never been higher. The future of Man is assured. Or so it seems [TBoT #2]... 1992 The Space Shuttle completes its twelve year series so successfully, Man will forever be in space. The craft is phased out, completing the last of its 553 flights. The Shuttles will be replaced by Earth-to-orbit Space Ferries, propelled by high-performance chemical boosters whose waste prod- ucts are water and carbon dioxide [SFC]. An Amish rocking chair built in this era will belong to Winona Kirk in the 23rd Century. By 2292 it will end up in Peter Kirk's home on Deneva [GN 20]. April The French suspend nuclear testing. Khan secretly takes possession of the Centre d'Experimentation du Pacifique [GN 46]. Earth's World War III begins: the Eugenics Wars result in the death of over 37 million people over the next four years. It starts as a hidden and secretive conflict of science and politics, not an open conflict of munitions and armies [SS, BC, EOM, GN 7]. During this period, Earth's bacteriological experiments will develop an infection similiar to that of the Omega IV virus [OG]. 14 June Roberta Lincoln fails to prevent the launch of Khan Noonian Singh's "Morning Star" from Muroraoa Atoll in the Tuamoto Islands, French Polynesia on Earth, a.k.a. Chrysalis Island. The satellite will give Khan the power to selectively destroy the Earth's ozone layer [GN 46]. June [reference stardate -1/9206] The outbreak of the Eugenics Wars limits Terran manned space efforts as resources are turned to global war [FASA]. 10 July At his palace in Chandigarh, India, Khan holds a summit with other eugenic supermen in key positions of power, demonstrating his "Morning Star" ozone-destroying satellite. Concurrently, Roberta Lincoln is in Bosnia attempting to prevent an attack on the United Nations peacekeeping force [GN 46]. Around this time, Gary Seven and Roberta Lincoln chase trespassing Ferengi out of Wall Street on Earth [GN 46]. 08 September The article 'Eugenic Supermen: Saviors or Dictators?' appears in The New York Times [EOM]. October The United Nations Security Council Resolution 781 bans military flights over Bosnia-Herzegovina [GN 46]. November 'Chicago Mobs of the Twenties,' by Billings and Torgelson is published in New York by Simon & Schuster on Earth. This single book will serve as a guide for the society on Sigma Iotia II in the next two centuries. The specific book affecting Iotian civilization may have originally been a part of Emick's collection. Later this month it will be on the 'new arrivals' shelf at Aegis Fine Books--the biggest and heaviest hardcover that Roberta Lincoln can find at the moment [PA, GN 46, SYO]. 05 November Aegis Fine Books, Ltd. on Charing Cross Road in London, England (the front for Gary Seven's new headquarters) is located by Khan's agents. Both Seven and Lincoln evacuate and self-destruct their HQ [GN 46]. 06 November The destruction of Gary Seven's headquarters is blamed on the Irish Republican Army. An intercaste conflict in India will cost the lives of several suicidal upper-caste protesters [GN 46]. 20 November A portion of Windsor Castle catches fire, causing nearly 60 million dollars in damage. Roberta Lincoln's efforts to protect the castle were only partly successful [GN 46]. In the "Mirror" universe, the first of the so-called genetic supermen are finally revealed to the public. They are physically stronger than other men, with a high level of intelligence--and cunning [TBoT #14]. 1993 Avram Disraeli and Sadami Yuma produce the beginnings of a practical basis for creating wormholes as part of their Grand Unified Theory. Portions will unfortunately be lost in the Eugenics War and will have to be reconstructed afterwards [Inet13]. 14 February According to one account/timeline: the third DY-100 "Savannah" class ship, the S.S. "Mayflower" (DY-101), is completed and launched. Following its shakedown cruise, the "Mayflower" will go straight into service ferrying passengers and cargo, to and from Moon Base One, while the "Botany Bay" undergoes further modifications and testing in preparation for an Earth-Mars expedition [Inet15]. 15 March Walter Nichols comes up with the new business venture of cryosatellites. Lt. Shaun Christopher of the U.S. Airforce pays Nichols a visit at Plexicorp Inc. in San Francisco, California and is taken to Area 51 by helicopter. Nichols is introduced to Dr. Jeffrey Carlson, Jackson Roykirk, and Shannon O'Donnell and (impressed by Nichols' revolutionary formula for transparent aluminum and recent research into cryonics) is asked to join them on Project F. He eagerly accepts. Project F is the design and manufacture of a prototype new generation of manned spacecraft incorporating everything learned from the Roswell crash and similar incidents. Working from photos and records, their goal is to reverse- engineer an alien spacecraft, but with cryonics. Their prototype ship is the DY-100, with a fully automated computer system designed by Jackson Roykirk, and impulse drive propulsion yielding near-lightspeed velocity [GN 46]. 31 March Resolution 816 is passed, allowing NATO to shoot down aircraft violating the Bosnia-Herzegovina no-fly zone [GN 46]. 17 April According to one account, the S.S. "Botany Bay" (DY-102) is first launched [Inet15]. 14 June Khan holds a summit in a bombproof bunker beneath his palace in Chandigarh in an attempt to unify his superman brothers under the great Khanate to come, and fails. Ament (a.k.a. Isis) later talks Khan out of using his "Morning Star" weapon against his foe Hunyadi [GN 46]. The eugenics "supermen" seize power across Earth [SS]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Jonathan Archer's great-grandfather fights in Africa during the Eugenics Wars [E 169]. 10 September Gary Seven and Roberta Lincoln continue to monitor Khan's progress from their new headquarters on the Isle of Arran, off the coast of Scotland [GN 46]. Andrew Wiles proposes a proof of Fermat's Theorem. Dax will develop her own solution in some 300 years [DSN 471]. 30 September Hunyadi explodes a bomb to create a seismic quake in Central India's Ajorra Caves while Khan is lured into a meeting there with a Russian spy. Khan survives the trap, but 30,000 are dead [GN 46]. 01 October In Vic's Lounge at the Dune's hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, Roberta Lincoln passes on additional technical info to Shannon O'Donnell for the DY-100's impulse drive development [GN 46]. 27 October The Dunes hotel/casino is imploded in Las Vegas, Nevada [GN 46]. About this time, a British colonel named Green (father of E.F. Green?) turns traitor and helps the Khans invade Australia. In the centuries to come, a "Green" will become a derogatory term for any Human who willingly serves a non-Human conqueror [TNG #30]. 1994 The United Nations Peace Forces (UNPF) is formed on Earth. The jurisdiction of this multi-national police organization will later be extended to include the supervision of national arms and technology. After the Clone Wars of the 2030s, it will replace national militias entirely [EOM]. ERS-2 is launched, capable of charting Earth's ozone layer every 72 hours, allowing nations to monitor "Morning Star" [GN 46]. 07 February Khan barely escapes alive from his submarine the S.G.K. "Kaur" while trying to retaliate against Hunyadi's Bosnian forces in the Mediterranean. His failure is attributed to Gary Seven alerting Hunyadi of Khan's intentions [GN 46]. Terra's manned missions to the moon begin again with several nations taking part. Cooperating as never before, they have a goal of building a permanent moon base by the turn of the century [SFC]. March [reference stardate -1/9403] Natives of Delta Khinah ("Bravado") II become the first Klingon servitor race. The inhabitants of Tehalai will be among the first dozen races conquered by the Klingons. By the 23rd Century, the Klingon Empire will includes at least 12 planets with native sentient races. All of them will be subservient to the Klingons themselves with almost 60% of Klingon starship crewmen consisting of non-Klingons. These are known as "subject races" and are considered less politically reliable than ethnic Klingons. They are almost never allowed to navigate starships or fire their weapons. The subject races will include the Dunkars (orange-skinned humanoids who will hold many technical positions), Slidarians (which appear to be something of a cross between an ape and a bear with a decidedly cranky disposition--they will form the bulk of ground combat troops), Hiladarians (reptiloids who also will serve in ground combat units), Zoolies (humanoids with two pairs of eyes to be used as scouts in Klingon ground units), and Cromargs (dwarfs from a radioactive planet, the genetically-deformed descendants of a race that destroyed itself in a nuc- lear war: they will hold many technical positions) [FASA, GN 13, SFB]. 21 April Dr. Donald Williams visits Khan at his palace in India, offering him the formula for the flesh-eating bacteria originally conceived of decades ago. Khan also learns of Seven's role in the destruction of Chrysalis [GN 46]. 06 May The Eurotunnel is officially opened [GN 46]. 02 June According to one account/timeline, the S.S. "Nikita Khrushchev" (DY-103) is launched [Inet15]. 17 June According to one account/timeline, the S.S. "King Charles" (DY-104) is launched [Inet15]. 28 June According to one account/timeline, the S.S. "Chairman Mao" (DY-105) is launched [Inet15]. London tabloids dribble the first evidence of a flesh-eating bacteria strain. Unrelated, 7 people are killed by sarin nerve gas [GN 46]. 16 August Roberta Lincoln (using the cover name Bobbie Landers) successfully infiltrates General Hawkeye Morrison's Army of Eternal Vigilance at Fort Cochise in Southeast Arizona [GN 46]. NATO threatens another round of air strikes against Serbian positions in Bosnia, with the full sanction of the United Nations. The continuing threat of these strikes will prompt Vasily Hunyadi to confront the U.N. in Geneva [GN 46]. 29 August The Army of Eternal Vigilance, operating under Khan's orders, uses Sarin nerve gas to wipeout Hunyadi and numerous delegates at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Claire Raymond is among those killed. At AEV headquarters in Arizona, Lincoln hacks Morrison's computer and learns of Operation: Applejack [GN 46]. 02 October On Chrysalis Island, Khan's perfected strain of the flesh-eating bacteria is successfully tested. Dr. Donald Williams is eliminated [GN 46]. 25 October In one timeline, the S.S. "Half Moon" (DY-106) is launched [Inet15]. A tentative accord is achieved between North and South Korea [GN 46]. 14 November Gary Seven interferes with Operation: Applejack, preventing the nerve gas bombing of the Eurotunnel running beneath the English Channel. Defeated, Morrison chooses suicide rather than capture. Lincoln frees his former followers from an oxygen-deprivention death [GN 46]. 17 November In one timeline, the S.S. "Vasco da Gamma" (DY-107) is launched [Inet15]. A ship of cryogenically frozen dead are launched from Earth. They will be recovered and revived in over three centuries later. These include Ralph Offenhouse, Claire Raymond, among others [TNG 126]. Koban's ancestors flee Earth aboard an interplanetary vessel. A wormhole transports them across light years into deep space where they will event- ually colonize Foothold (Joost-klaara) and become enslaved by the Tseetsk [TNG #21]. The U.S.S. "Lynx" (NCC-4600) prototype timeship observes Earth's Eugenics Wars on her fourth mission [LTP]. Admiral George La Forge commissions the light cruiser U.S.S. "Detroit." He will have a long line of descendants in Star Fleet [ON 15]. The published research of Miguel Alcubierre shifts the conception of faster-than-light travel from totally impossible to possible. At the University of Wales, his letter 'The warpdrive: hyper-fast travel within general relativity' is published [COM]. In the "Mirror" universe, the tide begins to turn. The genetically engineered beings, calling themselves Olympians, have become fed up with being looked upon as scientific curiosities. Reveling in their apparent superiority, they begin a unified takeover of all the nations of Earth. The military now finds itself at odds with its own unique Frankenstein monster. The Eugenics Wars begin [TBoT #14]. 1995 The Planet Age on Earth: interplanetary travel is developed, and work starts toward the colonization of the inner planets, with emphasis upon Mars and Earth's moon [LOR, SFD]. March Members of the Aum Shinrikyo apocalyptic cult releases sarin nerve gas in subway trains in Tokyo killing a dozen innocent commuters [GN 46]. 17 March Ament (a.k.a. Isis) learns of Khan's acquisition of over 200 bio-warheads from the former Soviet Union and his plans to deploy the flesh-eating bacteria [GN 46]. In one timeline, the last DY-100 series sleeper vessel is built: the S.S. "Werner von Braun" (DY-109). The series now consists of ten ships-- only eight of these will be officially accounted for over the next few centuries. The uniform insignia for this class might be represented by the ship's outline overlaying the Earth and Moon in a circular patch, with the ship's name in a lower lip [DYC, EOM, SS, Inet15]. 24 April On a demonstration run in the Black Sea, the "Gorshkov," a U.S.S.R. nuclear aircraft carrier, is destroyed by an alien creature. The entire crews' life-essences are absorbed [TNG #1]. 17 July In one timeline, the S.S. "Botany Bay" is launched on its 11 month round trip to the Martian Colonies, with a complement of 100 colonists in suspended animation [Inet15]. 05 September Roberta Lincoln directs Chen Tiejun's strike team to attack Chrysalis Island. A cold-fusion nuclear device annihilates the island, permanently preventing launch of the flesh-eating strain [GN 46]. 07 September France appears to resume nuclear testing: Gary Seven's newspaper cover story to hide the truth to the world [GN 47]. In the "Mirror" universe, Khan Noonian Singh, one of the original Olympians, successfully succeeds in seizing power over much of the Middle East while across the seas another Olympian, Patrick Green, declares himself "Colonel" Green and sovereign ruler of the former United States [TBoT #14]. December In an alternate timeline, this month's issue of 'Technology Future' highlights Henry Starling's Hyperpro 2000 [V 150]. 20 December In one timeline, the S.S. "James Cook" (DY-108) is launched [Inet15]. 1996, 05 January The first DY-100 series spacecraft is completed at Area 51 in Nevada. As a part of Gary Seven's backup plan, Roberta Lincoln appears at the launch facility. She and Shannon O'Donnell hijack the spacecraft, launching it into orbit [GN 46]. The S.S. "Copernicus" DY-100 ("Savannah" class variant) is the first mass produced Terran spaceship capable of short interplanetary travel (Earth-moon). In an uprated mode, this 22 man 100-meter craft will be able to take Man to Mars. Some 5 meters short of the original "Savannah" DY-100 series, possessing only 44% the maximum velocity, this craft features vertical fins on its radically different engine section adding an additional 3 meters to its draught, and has 25 meters less beam [SFC, DYC]. 10 January Riots and failures force Khan to consider using the "Morning Star" weapon. Ament reveals herself as Isis and Gary Seven appears with an offer: sanctuary for Khan and his followers aboard the experimental DY-100 spacecraft in exchange for the destruction of "Morning Star." Khan accepts. President Bill Clinton bombs Khan's "terrorist base" in Chandigahr, totally obliterating it [GN 46]. 11 January Khan and his crew are settled into hibernation aboard the DY-100, now named "Botany Bay," by Seven, Lincoln, and Isis. Seven programs the ship to take its crew to a system roughly 100 light years distant, a voyage of little over a century. Joaquin kills Isis prior to launch [GN 46]. 20 January Shannon O'Donnell loses her employment at Area 51 for assisting with the hijacking of the DY-100 vessel (despite using a "Ferengi mind control" excuse). Her NASA career is also over [GN 46]. 26 January According to an alternate account: The S.S. "Botany Bay" (DY-102) is stolen from Mars orbit by Khan Noonian Singh and his followers [URM, Inet15]. 02 February Gary Seven retires. He is replaced on Earth by another shape-shifting agent, Ramses, an orange Persian cat. Rain Robinson of SETI trances an energy emission to Seven's residence on the Isle of Arran. Roberta Lincoln asks her if she's interested in working for them to save the world [GN 46]... One of Chakotay's ancestors is a school teacher in Arizona during this era [V 150]. 14 March In one timeline, the "Werner Von Braun" (DY-109) is launched [Inet15]. 01 June T.K. Isenson publishes an article, 'Primary space as a "solvent"; the evidence for a nonisotropic entropy gradient' in Volume 15 of 'Paraphys- ical Cosmology' [TOS #13]. The Battle of the Sea of Japan is the turning point in the Eugenics War. Peter Linde Offenhouse, a pilot aboard the American aircraft carrier "Enterprise" (CVN-65) and the only son of Ralph Offenhouse, perishes with the vessel. However, much of Khan Singh's military force is destroyed. Following the battle, the Great Khanate will splinter into a dozen fac- tions and fight one another until their leaders are hunted down. Gary Seven, Roberta Lincoln, and Isis are believed to be instrumental in the defeat of Khan Singh's forces [TNG #30, TOS #84]. 22 September [reference stardate -1/9609.22] Khan Noonian Singh, absolute ruler of more than a quarter of Earth, from South Asia to the Middle East, escapes aboard the S.S. "Botany Bay," (DY-102) sleeper vessel with a crew of 97 "supermen." Their destination is Tau Ceti, possibly the destination of other supermen who will be wiped out [SS, EOM, ST 2, FASA, TNG #42]. NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas reports a rocket launched from Khanton, the capital of Khan Noonian Singh's collapsed empire [SFC]. The Eugenics Wars comes to an end. Dr. Stavos Keniclius, Earth's first cloned human, is banned from the community. The tyrants' altered Humans are declared wards of the United Nations and are sent to live in a series of camps in isolated areas. Gene engineering of Humans is banned, although certain groups will pass on the forbidden knowledge. Many of the men and women who married Khans are hunted down and lynched. Their children are killed just as ruthlessly. Many manage to flee to the Sahara Reclamation Zone, Mars, and the Moon. Several hundred half-Khan children are secretly brought to Alaska. Quite a few of these Alaskans are bound to be William Riker's ancestors, although this is never proven [MRM, IV/a, TOS #66, TNG #42, DSN 514]. Development of the Cargo Rocket resumes, leading to the "Goliath" cargo rocket [Inet9]. The "Voyager" from 2373 returns to Earth via Captain Braxton's time rift. Subspace readings lead Captain Janeway and an away team to Captain Braxton in San Diego, now a homeless man marooned on Earth since 1967. Henry Starling of Chronowerx attempts to launch Braxton's timeship. Without recalibrating the temporal matrix it will cause the temporal catastrophe in the 29th Century, annihilating the Sol system. The "Voyager" is detected over Earth by Rain Robinson at the SETI lab (via the starship's warp emissions) and documented as a UFO during a low pass to beam up Janeway and her away team. Using the starship's transporter beam as a downlink, Starling downloads 20% of the "Voyager's" databanks, including the ship's emergency medical hologram [V 150]. Unknown to the "Voyager's" crew, Dulmer and Lucsly from 2373 journey to this period and aid in the escape of the Star Fleet officers in an automobile [SNW II]. Janeway combats Starling's 29th Century technology. Commander Chakotay and Lt. Torres briefly find themselves captive in Arizona. The holographic doctor receives an autonomous hologram projector. The "Aeon" timeship is destroyed by a photon torpedo manually launched by Captain Janeway. The timeline is restored and Captain Braxton arrives from the future to transport the "Voyager" back to its proper time and place in the Delta Quadrant of the 24th Century (so as not to violate the Temporal Prime Directive). This timeline involving the "Voyager" and the "Aeon" in 20th Century Earth becomes a part of an alternate timeline [V 151]. 'Nightingale Woman,' a love sonnet, is written by Phineas Tarbolde on Canopus III. Onaya probably kills him by tapping and stimulating his neural energy. It will be Gary Mitchell's opinion that 'Nightingale Woman' is one of the most passionate love sonnets in the past couple of centuries, in the 23rd Century. Onaya will go on to stimulate/ kill many other artists including Catullus, Tavor Kell, and almost Jake Sisko. Captain Picard will have a leatherbound copy of the collected poetry of Tarbolde in 2374 aboard his new "Enterprise" [WNM, DSN 493, TNG #47]. The Andorian Empire is formed with the first colonization of another world by Andorian explorers [FASA]. In the "Mirror" universe, the fighting stops after the deaths of 37 million people, leaving the world at the "mercy" of the Olympians. Broken and demoralized, the rest of Humanity becomes their slaves and, ultimately, their playthings [TBoT #14]. 1997, February To compensate for the shortfall caused by the theft of the "Botany Bay," the "Chairman Mao" (originally intended to join the Earth-Mars run in 1998) is refitted earlier than planned and makes the first Earth-Mars trip [Inet15]. 18 April [reference stardate -1/9704.18] Terra's United States of America and Japan jointly fund the establishment of the first permanent base on Terra's moon. The Terran people rededicate themselves to space exploration [FASA]. Antimatter is produced in minute quantities on Earth [Inet3]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. The Second Dark Ages begins on post-Eugenics Wars Earth. It will be at its worst over the next three years [MRM]. 1998 The Goddard Moonbase, the first large-scale Terran international space project, will provide accomodations for 70 in the fields of space research and industry. Consisting of three double-skinned geodesic domes built with the combined efforts of American, European and Soviet engineers, the Moonbase provides generous living quarters for up to 70 persons, and features a comprehensive research and astronautics area, and a dome used for space industries. Secretary General Sevron dedicates the base [SFC]. ISA's "Goliath" cargo rocket is tested at the Baikonur Cosmodome. Powered by 1 "Jupiter" and 4 "Hercules" engines, with the help of 8 "Fireworks" boosters, the GCR is capable of thrusting 50,000 kilograms of cargo into orbit. These rockets will be used to supply DY ships, the Mir station, and later the International Space Station [Inet9]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 31 October Harmon Buck "Buckaroo" Gin Bokai is born in Marina Del Rey, California on Earth [DSN 416]. 1999 The Asteroid Belt Lander reveals asteroids to be rich in important raw materials for further space industrialization by Earth [SFC]. Ambassador Spock travels back in time to this year to subtly warn an Earth audience of an approaching doomsday asteroid which will destroy the planet. Q appears and a battle of wits follows over whether or not Mankind is worth saving. Spock wins and Q uses his powers to push the asteroid back until 2028 [SvQ]. Folllowing a dinner with Chekov, Uhura, and Scott, Ambassador Spock and Q find themselves on an asteroid hurtling toward Earth with their personalities interchanged. Apparently a test perpetrated by a superior being unknown to the Q, they manage to defeat this Violation 165 [SvQ2]. Sometime during the 1990s, Chris Brinner has an elaborate Malory tribal pattern tattoo job done on his arm while in high school [DSN 457]. Stalik is born on Vulcan [TOS #27]. In the late 20th and early 21st Centuries, Earth has a serious drug problem. Its problem will be solved by the development of a virus that short-circuits the effects of cocaine and heroin, blocking its ability to attach itself to the receptor sites in the brain. But it will take 50 years [TOS #80]. On Melacron V the inhabitants learn to transform common bacteria into cures for a variety of diseases [TNG #56]. Shannon O'Donnel sleeps through the millennium eve. The world doesn't end, the flying saucers don't land, and the Y2K Bug doesn't turn off a single light bulb [V 217]. 31 December Q briefly visits Times Square in New York City on Earth during the New Year's Eve festivities. He meets a girl named Melony (who is unknowingly a superior being) [GN 37]. 2000, 01 January [reference stardate 0/0001.01] January 1, 2000, becomes the base date for the Reference Stardate system. On this date, the Science Council of Luna declares itself independent of the governments of the United States of America and Japan and requests status as a United Nations protectorate. Such status is granted, forming the first interplanetary Human government [FASA]. The Second Dark Ages ends and the Second Renaissance begins as Earth continues to rebuild. Medical sciences regrows. Emphasis is on controlling population and improving the quality of life [MRM]. January [reference stardate 0/0001] At this point, the Romulan Empire numbers 216 colonies and planets [FASA]. 30 January [reference stardate 0/0001.30] The Romulan scoutship "L'Sattak" returns for the second Romulan survey of Delta Khinah II, and discovers the Klingon presence there. The scoutship is destroyed, but not before transmitting its log tapes to a colonization convoy trailing it by 20 solar days [FASA]. 01 February [reference stardate 0/0002.01] With days to prepare, the large Romulan force obliterates the small Klingon garrison at Delta Khinah II, starting the first Klingon/Romulan War [FASA]. Construction of the DY-200 series begins. The "Brenton" class sleeper vessel becomes the first successful American-designed interplanetary vessel. Constructed for extensive use as planetary survey and mining vessels, ten ships will be built [DYC]. Alex Charon, the son of Adam Charon and one of the first of the "super- babies" bred through his father's experiments, graduates from Harvard at the age of 16. He stands 6'2" and weighs 200 pounds. He was first in his class and played quarterback on the first nationally rated Harvard team in many years. Thoroughly convinced of his superiority over the rest of Mankind, he decides the quickest way to obtain power is by entering politics. Thanks to the extent of his father's experiments, he has over 10,000 superbaby contemporaries, with more being born every day. Many people consider him to be a monster [TBoT #2]. The "Green Death," Vegan Choriomeningitus, ravages Vega IX. The Vegan Tyranny begins to decline [MRM, STM]. Morse code goes out of use, although the Beta Prometheans will use it to contact the "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) in 2292 [ST 2, TOS #74]. Old-fashoned fireworks are banned sometime in this 21st Century [TNG #38]. Also early in the 21st Century, the Acts of Cumberland are passed [TNG 135]. In the "Mirror" universe, most of the Olympians have managed to exterm- inate each other. Earth is now ruled equally by Khan and Green [TBoT #14, GN 15]. 27 December Passing through Indiana on her way to Florida in a stationwagon, Shannon O'Donnel (an ancestor of Kathryn Janeway) meets Henry Janeway at Alexandria Books [V 217]. 31 December Shannon O'Donnel convinces Henry Janeway, the last holdout, to allow the Millennium Gate project to commence. A self-sustaining city and experimental biosphere, it will serve as a model for the Mars colony. O'Donnel becomes a consulting engineer on the project and will inspire Kathryn Janeway. She will marry Henry Janeway [V 217]. 2001 The Mercury Rover sends back the first soil sample information from its location at the terminator. The data obtained is from both the dark side and the light side of the planet [SFC]. At about this time astronomers on Earth, using ground-based adaptive optic telescopes, resolve at least two additional bodies in the Alpha Centauri system: two large planets caught up in a complex, oscillating orbital pattern around the A and B stars [GN 18]. 11 September A family heirloom passes into the Corsi family line: a fireman's axe. Presumably it is an item used during rescue operations following the bombing of New York City's World Trade Center [SCE #16]. 2002, 07 January [reference stardate 0/0201.7] Bio/Genetic Research, Inc. is founded in London, Terra. Beginning business by conducting research into radiation sickness, the company will develop Hydronilen, a genetically engineered compound used to retard the effects of high-level radiation [FASA]. 07 February [reference stardate 0/0202.7] The Loraxial Corporation is founded on Andor, initially to design acceler- ator cannons. Near the end of the Four Years War, Priscilla Feddic will create an efficient antimatter containment system which will lead to the first operational photon torpedo. In the 2240s, this torpedo system will be installed on front-line ships and wreak havoc on Klingon ships before the war's end. Loraxial will be responsible for several of these photon system designs [FASA]. The great Metropolitan Opera Riot occurs during a production of the 'Ring' when holographic special effects malfunction. A critic from the 'Times' is tracked down and spray-painted after reviewing it. In 2367, Commander Riker and Lt. Worf will re-create this riot in a holodeck aboard the "Enterprise" [GN 15]. August Jackson Roykirk's interstellar probe "Nomad" (Mk-15c) is launched from Earth to seek out new forms of life. It will later be reported damaged by a meteor and lost in space, in the vicinity of Zeta Reticuli [Cg, STM]. September [reference stardate 0/0209] Terra's United Nations Scientific Council releases a 15-year projection estimating offworld and space-oriented industry to grow at an exponential rate [FASA, SFC]. An Advanced Comet Probe is launched [SFC]. Jeremy Grayson, the great-great-great-grandfather of Amanda Grayson, marries Dora [GN 2]. In the Enterprise timeline, the Vulcan database's map of Detroit, Michigan is only up to date to this year for Archer and T'Pol's time travel mission to 2004 [E 163]. Construction begins on the first Terran city in space. This is by far Man's largest undertaking off the Earth [SFC]. In the "Mirror" universe, Green has a fatal "accident" while enroute to his plush Virginia ranch. His private jet explodes, killing him and his entire staff. Not surprisingly, Khan immediately grasps the reins left dangling, making himself the sole dictator of Earth [TBoT #14]. 2003 Lt. McMillan is scheduled to be a copilot on a joint mission with the Europeans aboard a space station for four months [V 217]. 15 June [reference stardate 0/0306.15] Klingon forces crush Romulan resistance at their two major outposts, forcing a Romulan withdrawal from the disputed area. The Star Empire gives up two outposts, having taken heavy losses. Emperor Kahless is killed in the final battle, and the Riskadh line ends, along with the First Klingon/Romulan War [FASA]. 15 October [reference stardate 0/0308] Terran representatives sign the United Space Initiative in New York. This landmark agreement will focus and accelerate Man's exploration of the Sol system for the benefit of all Mankind. It also calls for the establishment of a Solar Fleet, to maintain the rule of law throughout the planets and to protect against unknown hostilities, a Solar Fleet Command, Solar Bases, and eventually an academy [FASA, SFC]. October [reference stardate 0/0310] Utilizing solar sails, Alpha Centaurians begin a concerted effort to populate other planets within their own stellar system [FASA]. The "Lindbergh" class Space Ferry (II) enters service, replacing the Space Shuttle as the primary surface-to-orbit craft. The ship's complement will range from 34-131 personnel. These ships will aid in the completion of the Orbital Power Satellite network, guaranteeing energy-independence for Earth and also in the construction of orbital satellite-cities [SFC]. Rear Admiral Thomas Chandley, one of the most-decorated naval heroes of Terran history, executes his brilliant blockade of Soviet ports during the Aleutian Incident [FASA]. 2004, 22 February [reference stardate 0/0402.22] Kagran epetai-D'kariv, temporary Imperial Regent, officially takes the throne after being confirmed by the Imperial Council [FASA]. On Earth, in the Enterprise timeline, Captain Archer and Subcommander T'Pol stop Xindi-Reptilians from unleashing a virus to exterminate Humanity [E 163]. According to one account, the first ships in the DY-200 series enter service [Inet15]. An outer planet probe is launched from Earth [SFC]. The first major expansion of Earth's Goddard Moonbase [SFC]. Terra's Farside Moonbase begins operations, specializing in radio tele- scope observations. In the decades to come, astronomers employing liquid vacuum telescopes on the moon's farside will resolve three more planets in the Alpha Centauri system. One is the size of Mercury, locked in an eccentric orbit around Alpha Centauri A. The other two are Earth-sized worlds in interweaving orbital paths around Alpha Centauri B [SFC, GN 18]. The Mass Driver is in use at the Clavius Mines. Raw materials are shot back to Earth orbit for processing to feed the burgeoning industry [SFC]. 2005 A vaccine to Cygnian Plague is developed by Zilzu on Tellar (61 Cygni V) [MRM]. 27 April Malibu, California is wiped out by a tsunami generated by an offshore quake. In 2374, Radisson will enjoy re-creating this event. Over 2,700 people are killed followed by more when the San Andreas fault goes 2 days later [GN 35, GN 40]. The first spacechild is born at the Farside Moonbase when Radio Telescope Technician 1st Class Rita Ashworth gives birth to a 3.2 kg. boy, named Jules after Jules Verne. This event is heralded the Earth over as a new generation of Man has begun [SFC]. In the "Mirror" universe, Khan soon tires of leading a planet of sheep and orders the reactivation of the space program. He takes on as his chief executive officer his lifelong friend Joachim [TBoT #14]. 07 December The United Earth Space Probe Agency is re-established in an effort to collocate all the space activity and hardware available on Earth under one directive to streamline exploration and reduce operating costs. The original signing members consist of the United Soviet Republics, the United North American States, China, the Indian Empire, Japan, the European Pact, and Australia. The first job of UESPA is to inventory all spacecraft that had survived the Eugenics Wars. When this task is com- pleted, Earth Fleet is found to consist of: 16 unmanned planetary probes, 22 Earth/Moon transports, 4 reusable boosters for launch to Earth orbit, 6 manned orbiting space stations, and 2 manned Moon bases. Due to the war, 37 various craft are declared destroyed/missing. UESPA's first major goal is the establishment of a permanent manned presence on Mars: Marsbase 1. The second major goal is the construction of a fleet of vessels capable of travel to the gas giants to exploit the raw materials abundant on the numerous moons: the "Galileo" class [STD2]. 2006 Thomas Morrison, the first person to die on the moon, is buried in a simple grave marking this historic occasion [SFC]. Man now has a foothold on most of the inhabitable planets in the solar system. His unmanned ships have explored the inner and outermost planets, as well as the deepest reaches of the seas. Advances in weather-control techniques and the influx of foodstuffs from the space stations have ended Earth's food problems. The standard of living throughout the world has never been higher. Power and raw materials are abundant and luxuries once considered beyond the reach of most of Earth's population are now common- place. Major wars, which a few short years ago seemed unavoidable, are now unthinkable. With his immediate needs satisfied, Man turns his atten- tion and major efforts to reaching the stars. Without faster-than-light travel, interstellar expeditions must be considered a one-way trip. At first, five missions are considered. Three are of the generation-ship variety. 200 volunteers are chosen for each large ship. The ships con- tain their own ecosystem, producing food, water and power indefinitely. Launched from one of the colony worlds, the ships will eventually build up speeds near the speed of light. The actual trips will take thousands of years in normal time, but due to the time-dilation effects of near-light speeds, it will appear much shorter to the passengers. Even so it will be the descendants of the original passengers who arrive at the destination. The remaining two interstellar ships are to be sleeper ships, in which the passengers are placed in a state of suspended animation to be awakened upon arrival at the destination programmed into these computer-guided ships. These ships are much cheaper to build, as they do not need to have the built-in ecosystems of the generation ships, but the element of risk is much greater [TBoT #2]. 2007 Tsiolkovskygrad, the first L-5 city in space, is completed. 250 people take up residence. Boris Karpev is the city supervisor [SFC]. Marking the 50th anniversary of the Terran space age, the most comprehen- sive encyclopedia of space exploration is published [SFC]. 2008 The tenth, and last, DY-200 series sleeper vessel is constructed [DYC]. The Icelandic public databank is established. It is the first attempt at creating a synthetic consciousness [TOS #42]. The "Aventeur" class explorer enters service. It is the first ship to be entirely assembled in Earth orbit, with a complement of 109 and the most powerful onboard radio transceivers to date. The ship's clean fission engines double the efficiency of early fission power packs. The most famous ship of this class will be the "Lewis and Clark" (perhaps just- ifying this class being later referred to as the "Clark" class). Three ships of this class will be instrumental in opening up the outer planets for development and colonization [SFC, STD2]. Fusion power research and development brings forth the ultimate recycling device, the Fusion Torch, a furnace so hot that it can melt down all materials, artificial and natural, to their basic state [SFC]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. The first Earth-Moon liner enters service with a ship's complement of 60 [SFC]. An unmanned comet lander also enters service [SFC]. 2009 The second L-5 city in space opens. Five more will be built in the fol- lowing decade [SFC]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. August Marsbase 1 is established on Mars by UESPA [STD2]. 21 December [reference stardate 0/0912.21] The Romulans begin a period of slow, cautious expansion in the direction of the Klingon Empire. The expansion ends 40 years later, setting the boundaries for what will become known as the Triangle, where many of the recurring skirmishes between these two powers and the U.F.P. will take place [FASA]. 2010 The five interstellar ships are launched from orbit around the outer planets. These include the "Forty Families" generation ship which is the first Earth interstellar ship to use a Bussard ramjet for propulsion (not counting two robot probes). The "Forty Families" will be lost. Two more ramjet generation ships will be launched. One ship, the "Marilee," com- manded by Captain Wayne Perry, will colonize Perry's Planet. One such vessel, carrying colonists from Earth's Asian continent, may colonize Pai and form the Dragon Empire. Another generation ship, the "Alamo" will probably be launched during this era [TBoT #2, ON 11, ON 14, TNG #38, TNG #39]. Alex Charon is defeated in his bid to be elected to an assembly seat in New York State, his planned first step in his political career. All over the world the maturing supermen are finding their efforts to enter the Human world frustrated by fear and distrust, and by the disapproval of most organized religions [TBoT #2]. The first Earth/Space Census shows that 1,500 people are living off the Earth. As many as 7,500 could be in space by the year 2020, the UN study shows [SFC]. Solar now accounts for 40% of the United States' energy use. A worldwide accelerated Solar Power Satellite Program will be completed this decade [SFC]. This is the approximate era during which (according to legend) Klingon Emperor Kessec founded the First Empire with the Pagrashtak (Devil's Heart) won from his greatest enemy, a neighboring warrior-king. His brother, Batahr, kills him for the stone but then repents and uses the Pagrashtak to resurrect his brother. Kessec kills him and establishes the Empire. He eventually gives the stone to Halaylah, a Tehalaian slave (later known as the Collector) who will form an artist's colony on Atropos which will flourish for only a century. She will be sealed up with the Devil's Heart [GN 13]. 2011 The Martian Fever ravages the Martian Colonies. The "Nikita Khrushchev" is temporarily taken off the Earth-Moon run to help with the ferrying of medical aid to Mars [MRM, Inet15]. In the Gamma Quadrant, the planet Meridian dimensionally shifts back into normal space for a brief period of time [DSN 454]. In the "Mirror" universe, the Singh Moonbase is constructed as the first permanent outpost on another planet [TBoT #14]. 2012 The Millennium Gate is dedicated [V 217]. Marsbase 1, Terra's first interplanetary outpost, begins the first thorough search for extraterrestrial life with a crew of 15 under the com- mand of Director Mark Glynn [SFC]. The Planet Rover, a 4-6 man buggy, enters service [SFC]. Fear that the supermen plan to replace normal Humans reaches a stage of witchhunting when Gerald Vance, a crackpot evangelist, publishes his 'Children of Satan: How the Supermen Plan to Conquer the World.' The book is the ravings of a deranged fanatic, full of half-truths, scientific inaccuracies, and out-and-out lies. Vance details the plans of the "superman conspiracy" to take over the governments of the world by subter- fuge, and "eventually establish concentration camps where all of the normal Human males will be used as slave labor and worked to death, and all of the women will be genetically 'reprogrammed' to produce only super- men children." The innate Human need for an antagonist left vacant by the elimination of war finds a handy target in the form of the supermen, and the fact that several of the supermen had already endeavored to enter pol- itics and business leads to a ready acceptance for Vance's bigotry. The book leaps to the top of the best-seller lists, and waves of hysteria follow in its wake [TBoT #2]. Roughly this is the era of the second visit of the "Sky Spirits." They find no trace of the Inheritors on Earth. This visit may have been much later, after circa 2170 [V 125]. 2013 The DY-300, successor to the DY-100, undergoes prototype testing. This design has some serious flaws which prevent it from entering service. Although an alternate account indicates that the DY-300 will be instru- mental in establishing a manned presence on Mars and eventually will evolve directly into the "Wheeler" class DY-500. In the 2030s, the "Tatarus" class DY-300 will be fitted with second generation Spinner drive [SFC, STD2, Inet13]. The planned decommissioning of the DY-100 series, set to begin next year, is put on hold due to the failure of the DY-300 prototype tests [Inet15]. The "Goliath" cargo rocket series is phased out [Inet9]. According to one account, Zefram Cochrane is born this year. Most other accounts date his birth to 2025, if not later [ST VIII]. 2014 The Space Homesteading Act affords enterprising pioneers the opportunity to acquire property in the Solar System. From its beginnings, the Act proves to be popular and workable [SFC]. The first manned Jupiter Mission is the Terrans' farthest journey from Earth [SFC]. The Asteroid Rover unmanned probes enter service [SFC]. 2015 Marsbase 2 expands the search for extraterrestrial life [SFC]. Algobarium (Element 115) is discovered on Mars in Martian Colony 3 [MRM]. Terra's first interstellar probes, the "Stellar" series, are launched toward nearby stars. Designed to gather data necessary for interstellar spaceships, these probes utilize elementary program-independent thought computer technology, with a cruising velocity of 0.104c via advanced fis- sion powered ion drives [SFC]. The "Lindbergh" class space ferries are withdrawn from service [SFC]. Alex Charon loses his class-action suit to have 'Children of Satan' suppressed. The publicity resulting from the trial only serves to bolster the book's popularity and lend credence to the rumor that Charon's people would end freedom of speech [TBoT #2]. In baseball, this is Buck Bokai's rookie year [DSN 458]. 2016 The "Savannah" (DY-100), "Mayflower" (DY-101) and "King Charles" (DY-104) are decommissioned from service for use in the development of the DY-500 series [Inet15]. In the "Mirror" universe: heartened by the success of the lunar outpost, Khan demands intensified efforts on the part of his scientists in the areas of exploration and domination of the solar system [TBoT #14]. 2017 The U.N.P. "U Thant," one of the "Stellar" series probes, reports large amounts of antimatter in the interstellar void at a distance of 120.4 A.U. from Pluto (Sol IX). This startling discovery subsequently changes the course of spaceflight technology decades later [SFC]. Charon tries again for elective office. By now, resentment against the supermen is so high that Charon is driven from every platform where he tries to speak. Twice he narrowly escapes lynching. Disgusted with America, he gathers around him an elite band of superman scientists and administrators and leaves the country. He offers their services to any under-developed nation that will allow them to live in peace. Still suffering the effects of overpopulation, India gratefully takes them up on their offer. But Charon seeks more than a home for his people. He intends to eventually take control [TBoT #2]. 2018 The last legitimate, two-dimensional photograph of a Vulcan probe ship is taken by Earth, and dismissed as another hoax [GN 7]. The Alpha Centauri expedition is Earth's first starflight attempt (or so one source indicates) [ST 2]. Dax the Trill is born this year in a city of two million. Its first host will be Lela, the first woman to serve as a council member, a legislator [DSN 531, DSN 401, DSN 503, DSN 478, DSN 471, DSN #20]. The Elasians launch their earliest nuclear-powered spaceships [TOS #68]. 21 March The last DY-100, the "Werner von Braun," is decommissioned, with the advent of the new DY-500 series on the horizon, and passenger liners undertaking the majority of trips to off-Earth destinations [Inet15]. Work begins on the development of an ion internally-metered pulse drive. Ion-impulse, utilizing beryllium fusion coupled with low-level continuum distortion resulting in a fast-moving jet of monatomic oxygen atoms, will in time provide ships with speeds surpassing 0.78c [DYC, LOR, SS, GN 3, TOS #79, NTM]. A workable "Spinner" drive prototype system is constructed using an existing DY-200 spaceship ("Exeter"), the first true Disraeli-Yuma Series Spacecraft. A trio of fusion reactors is used to power a mass collector to funnel mass and energy into a vortex serving as the focus for the creation of a wormhole. This process can be viewed as the creation of a singularity, a mini-black hole, under controlled conditions. Instead of creating an actual singularity, which would be a literal dead end for space travelers, a ring of hyperdense matter is produced to create the needed wormhole and uses WIMP (Weakly Interacting Massive Particles) matter to prop open the wormhole's throat. WIMP is a class of matter in which the particles interact weakly with the particles of normal matter. The length of the wormhole, and thus the apparent increase in speed of the spacecraft, is determined by the amount of matter condensed into the WIMP ring, the rate of spin of the ring, and its electrical and magnetic charges. Once initiated, the WIMP ring is given an electrical charge causing the particles to repel one another, expanding the diameter of the ring as the drive continues to add matter to the ring. Once expanded to a critical diameter, force fields around the spaceship maintain the throat while the ship slips inside the wormhole. Once within, impulse engines provide thrust for the ship as it makes passage of the wormhole. Without the mass collector to sustain it, the wormhole throat collapses behind the ship, leaving it inside the wormhole. The mass collector acts as a sort of hyperspatial crowbar to open the wormhole for the ship's passage, with its only way back into normal space being the wormhole's other end, opened by the mass collector when the ship has (theoretically) reached the region of its destination. Though named DY by its original designers, Disraeli and Yuma, the series will be produced by Dyson-Yoyodyne [Inet13]. A cancer-inhibiting plant compound is discovered on Ganymede (Jupiter III). Regardless, many will die of cancer and other maladies during the upcoming Post-Atomic Horror period, despite the cure [MRM, ST VIII]. From Marsbase 3 begins an in-depth study on using Phobos and Deimos for mining of materials [SFC]. The first homesteaders begin leaving for the Asteroid Belt [SFC]. In Germany, things are going somewhat better for the supermen. The leader of the superman faction is a man named Rupert Hentzau, the hereditary Baron of Ruritania. Hentzau proposes the return of the aristocracy to power as rulers of the nation. The most amazing thing about Hentzau is that he finds a receptive audience in his German countrymen. Especially attractive to them is his insistence that East Germany, which is still under Russian influence, be reunited with West Germany. Skillfully using world opinion against the Russian and East German rulers, Hentzau later in the year manages to convince the United Nations to authorize the unification of the two German nations [TBoT #2]. The first "Galileo" class explorer is launched [STD2]. Suspended animation becomes obsolete, due to the advent of ion-impulse and Spinner drive systems [SS, DYC, Inet13]. 2019 The U.N.S.S. "Wheeler" DY-500 class explorer enters service. This 36-man craft, developed from the DY-100 series, will be used primarily for travel to and within the asteroid belt. The "Wheeler" is the first class of ship to be equipped with elementary independent thought computers. Another DY-500 class vessel, the "Woden" class, will enter service decades later, over 37 meters shorter (back to "Savannah" class length) but possessing a complement of 55 and 3.5 times powerful engines. The DY-500s are noted as being constructed from reconfigured surplus submarine shells [SFC, DYC, GN 7]. On Phobos, the larger Martian moon, a temporary base is set up as the first Terran mining activity begins [SFC]. On the 50th anniversary of the first manned mission to the Moon, all six original Apollo landing sites become historic landmarks [SFC]. Surveys indicate that the body of baseball enthusiasts is less than half the size it had been two decades earlier [TNG #15]. The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. Germany becomes a whole nation again, and a celebrating German people de- clare Hentzau to be Rupert I, Emperor of all the German Peoples. Other Europeans view the title as a sign that Rupert will not be satisfied with the German nation alone [TBoT #2]. 2020, January [reference stardate 0/2001] The Vulcan scientist Sardax proves the feasibility of interstellar travel using the base camp approach to long-range exploration. A series of supply/support colonies are later founded within a ten-light-year radius of Vulcan, with succeeding generations of colonists in turn continuing the expansion [FASA]. April [reference stardate 0/2004] The Alpha Centauri Concordium of Planets is founded, marking the first development of an interplanetary union founded on democratic principles [FASA]. The first manned mission to Saturn, the U.N.S.S. "Lewis And Clark" (IBS-3 "Aventeur" class explorer) under the command of Colonel Shaun Jeoffrey Christopher reports evidence of alien visitation. Mine shafts and tread marks are found on the Saturnian moons. This remarkable find begins to forever change Man's perspective of himself in the universe. Following this mission, Christopher will become Chief of Staff of UNSF. In the future, Earth's largest permanent outpost in near-Saturn space on Titan, Christopher's Landing, will be named in honor of Shaun Christopher [SFC, STD2, TY, GN 18]. Planet Rovers are phased-out [SFC]. The "Belmont" class 12-man interplanetary tug enters service, with chemical/fission propulsion. They bear a resemblance to salvage craft which will be utilized in Star Fleet salvage yards in the next couple centuries to reclaim fuel, atmospheric gases, and vital components from abandoned or damaged spacecraft [SFC, STD2]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. The Star Age on Earth: interstellar travel is perfected [LOR, SFD]. In the "Mirror" universe: Olympus II, the first self-sufficient city in space, is completed and inhabited by 250 persons, half of whom are members of Khan's Olympian Elite [TBoT #14]. 2021 Over the next 350 years there will be 90 colonization attempts (not necessarily by Earth) in the region of Kepler's star. Of these, 59 successfuly will reach their intended planets, 14 will not reach their destinations due to accidents or in some cases sabotage, and no record remains of 17. By 2371, only 9 established colonies will remain viable. The Intellivore will be responsible for most of these disappearances [TNG #45]. February [reference stardate 0/2102] The first Tellarite experiments using a form of interstellar ramjet are begun [FASA]. Evidence of life is found on Mars in the form of skeletal structures of silicon-based insect-like creatures. Several million years old by silicon isotope dating, these 3 x 1 centimeter samples are discovered following a three month long sandstorm. Science Officer Dr. John Oppenheimer trans- mits his findings to Earth, in accordance with Article 1 of the United Space Initiative [SFC]. Topaline (Element 117) is discovered on Ganymede, the third moon of Jupiter (Sol V). It will in later years become vital for the life support systems of planetoid colonies and starships [MRM, FC, SFD]. This is the era of the doomed "Nautilus" submersible on Europa (Jupiter II). Heidi Rasmussen commanding the craft and her crew are killed when the craft is crushed by a school of 50-meter-long squid [GN 40]. The inhabitants of Krantin develop nuclear power during this era and deduce that the Plague is composed of radioactive components. The Plague begins to develop in the Kantinese asteroid belt as a form of nebular dust, eventually blocking out the sun [TNG #36]. 2022 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. The existence of the subspace domain is confirmed by physicists on Earth. Subspace is found to provide an additional electromagnetic polarization plane perpendicular to the planes in normal space which could be used for signal transmission. Signal particles are observed to tunnel into the subspace domain; however, all attempts in the next 20 years to transmit nonrandom signals through subspace will fail [Inet3]. Experiments with new power sources over the next four years leads to the development of two DY-300 prototype vessels. Experimental test drones for the new ion-impulse drive, they will be tested till 2029 [DYC]. The U.N.S.S. "Courageous" (a DY-500 "Wheeler" class explorer), commanded by Captain Fitzsimmons Wallabee, cannot return home thus becoming the worst tragedy in the 65 year history of Terran spaceflight. This incident, caused by a flare penetrating a shielding flaw, leads to the upgrading of all design and safety standards for forthcoming ships. With fused fiber-optic computer tubes and fission magnetochamber feed valve, the "Courageous" accelerates out of the Sol system, with her fuel supply eventually exhaused at a final velocity of 0.86c--according to Engineering Officer Haddad Koire's log [SFC]. [reference stardate 0/2200] The last of the "Stellar" series probes is launched [FASA]. July [reference stardate 0/2207] First contact occurs between the Andorian Empire and the remnants of the Vegan Tyranny, a mysterious race of beings whose origins and physical appearance have never been determined. Some scholars suggest that the Vegan Tyranny were cybernetic rather than organic. At this time, they had lost much of their original power and influence, though it is not known how. The war between this race and the Andorians rages off and on for many years. Due to the Andorians, the Vegan Tyranny fails to regain their empire, and they all but disappear after 2090 [FASA]. Henry Garcia moves to San Francisco's District 'A' Sanctuary after getting laid off [DSN 458]. October [reference stardate 0/2210] Jackson Roykirk, designer of the "Stellar" series, dies [FASA, SFC]. In the "Mirror" universe: The invention of the fusion torch accelerates the development of fusion powered space propulsion systems and extends Khan's cold supremacy into the equally cold vacuum of interstellar space [TBoT #14]. During this period, Sanctuary Districts exist in every major city in the United States: depositories for people without jobs or places to live [DSN 457]. 2023 On Mercury (Sol I), two new elements are discovered: Celebium (Element 113) and Pergium (Element 111), two trans-hahnic radioactives. Celebium is found to emit a unique form of particle radiation fatal to Humans. In the future, large quantities of celebium will be found on Camus II, evidently the decay product of an ancient thermonuclear war. Pergium, in later years, will be used in many fission reactors and will be in great demand. A pergium PXK reactor will be installed on the Janus VI mining facility in the early 23rd Century. In the late 24th Century in the Delta Quadrant, the "Voyager" will consider pergium as a bartering commodity [MRM, TI, DD]. Fusion propulsion is given increased research and development funding to speed its feasibility in Terran spaceship use. The first interstellar fusion engines will be fired in a cometary body which will in time become Starbase 1 [SFC, DSN #16]. Over the period of five years, four baseball teams have gone bankrupt and another eight have changed hands a total of nineteen times [TNG #15]. 2024 The Irish Reunification occurs on Earth: terrorism wins out [TNG 160]. After seven years of maneuvering, Alex Charon takes over direct control of India. His plan is to now aid supermen in other nations to gain power in their own lands. Since the powerful and socially secure Western powers are not about to hand themselves over to superman rule, Charon turns his attention instead to the Third World [TBoT #2]. 30 August Transported by the "Defiant's" (NX-74205) malfunctioning transporter in 2371, Commander Sisko, Dr. Bashir, and Lt. Dax find themselves in San Francisco on Earth. Sisko and Bashir are recruited into District 'A' [DSN 457]. 01-03 September The Bell Riots occur: one of the most violent civil disturbances in American history. In San Francisco, Sanctuary District 'A', hundreds of Sanctuary residents are killed in riots after taking over the district and taking hostages. Gabriel Bell sacrifices his own life to shield the hostages. Outrage over his death will change public opinion about the Sanctuaries, eventually resulting in their abolishment. The U.S. will begin to correct its social problems because of this event--a pivotal moment in history. Commander Sisko and Dr. Bashir indirectly cause the death of Gabriel Bell. To sustain future history, Sisko takes Bell's place. Chief O'Brien and Major Kira rescue the three missing away team members, all five returning to the 24th Century [DSN 457, DSN 458, DSN 480]. In an alternate timeline (owing to the death of Bell), Star Fleet and the U.F.P. will not be formed. By 2371, the Romulans will have reached Alpha Centauri and Earth apparently will lack spaceflight capability [DSN 457]. Capital punishment is abolished on Earth (at least for a brief period of time) [TLE #4]. A scientific study gives the proposed Venus Terraforming Project an unconditional "Go." It will begin in a few years [SFC]. The last of the Earth-Moon liners introduced in 2008 is taken out of service [SFC]. The uprated "Wheeler" DY-500 series enters service, employing advanced fission, large lateral ion drive plates, and a complement of 40. They will be used for asteroid mining and exploration of the moons of the gas giants, pushing the Human presence to the edge of the solar system [SFC, STD2]. 2025 Zefram Cochrane, the creator of warp drive, is born [Mt]. Sorahl of Vulcan is born [GN 2]. Twelve probes are sent into Jupiter's Red Spot which send back data showing it is the result of its inner core, and not merely atmospheric, processes. Dr. Lloyd Elkins, science supervisor a the Ganymede Temporary Research Outpost, reports the data in his science log [SFC]. In the "Mirror" universe, Khan orders the launching of two manned missions to Jupiter's moons and to Venus. Only one ship returns--the Venus expedition. The other is assumed destroyed by the unknown. Dis- tressed by the loss of such valuable equipment and Olympian manpower, Khan reluctantly accepts his scientists' recommendation about unmanned probes. The first of these, "Nomad," is shortly launched from Earth. The manned Earth/Saturn probe, meanwhile, discovers evidence of ancient alien visit- ation on one of Saturn's moons. His hunger for conquest reawakened, Khan orders a radio search for extraterrestrial intelligence [TBoT #14]. August [reference stardate 0/2508] T'Sarra introduces the Kolinahr mental discipline on Vulcan [FASA]. 20 programmed probes seed the upper atmosphere of Venus with billions of blue-green Cyanidium Caldarium algae as part of the Venus terraforming project [SFC]. 2026 The capital city of the Asteroid Belt, Asteropolis, opens as the center of all mining activity. It is also used, at times, as a way-station and refueling depot for increasing outer planet expeditions [SFC]. A 15-man Asteroid Mover series of ships enter service [SFC]. Contact with the "Nomad" probe is lost. It is presumed destroyed in a meteor storm [SFC]. The United States of America mints a $10 coin with Lady Liberty on the front and "Aries IV" on the back. In 2063, it will be Zefram Cochrane's lucky coin and with it he will determine whether or not Cochrane tells the Vulcan envoys about the "Enterprise" from the future--and probably is the temporal divergence point for our universe and the "Mirror" universe. Earlier he will use the coin to decide whether to crystallize either lithium or rubidium for the focus core of his early warp drive experiments [GN 40]. Buck Bokai, a shortstop from the London Kings, breaks Joe DiMaggio's hitting record in the game of baseball [TNG 113, DSN 416]. The reign of Teslah, ninth Dohlman in the line of the Sevuth, begins on Elas. She will rule for at least twenty Elasian years [TOS #68]. 07 October The game of baseball in decline, the Phoenix Sunsets play against the Fairbanks Icebreakers. The final score is four to three [TNG #15]. In the "Mirror" universe, evidence of extinct microscopic life is found on Mars. The planet will be terraformed over the space of 40 years, with the Martian artifacts blasted away in the casual leveling of mountain ranges and the excavation of seabeds. When completed, millions of people will be relocated to Mars, many by force [TBoT #14, GN 15]. 2027 The U.N.S.S. "Tiller" (DY-500/"Wheeler" class) with Dr. William Slater reports on the initial success of the Venus terraforming project, one year and 17 days after the project's start [SFC]. The first Work Pods, 2-man service vessels, enter service [SFC]. 2028, 10 February [reference stardate 0/2802.10] Kagran's son, Kadar, succeeds to the Klingon throne as a compromise candidate to quiet conflict between factions in the Imperial Council. Kadar spends much of his reign trying to keep all sides content, resulting in little real exploration and expansion for the next 15 years [FASA]. The Jupiter Base on Ganymede begins expanded research into the Solar system's largest planet [SFC]. The "Galileo" class transports enter service. The U.N.S.S. "Tycho Brahe," among others of this class, will become the most durable workhorses in spaceflight history. Extremely durable and long-lasting vessels, these early fusion ships will be able to attain up to 0.35c and enable travel to the outer planets and beyond into interstellar space. In the 2030s the "Galileo" will become the primary ship class to the Asteroid Belt, and in the 2040s the most popular carrier to the outer planets. These are the first ships with elementary interstellar celestial navigation, with a ship's complement of 98. 73 different variants of this vessel will be produced, some with an overall length of 1,200 meters (82% of the mass being fuel) [SFC, STD2]. Presumably the asteroid bound for Earth pushed back by Q in 1999 is diverted or destroyed by Earth forces [SvQ]. 12 August [reference stardate 0/2808.12] Astronomers on Alpha Centauri pick up intelligent signals from outside their system. These signals will later be identified as originating from Vulcan [FASA]. Melody Sawyer is second-seeded in tennis at the Goddard Moonbase Semi- finals [GN 2]. In the "Mirror" universe, the mining of antimatter begins in the Asteroid Belt. At the same time, the terraforming of Venus begins [TBoT #14]. 2029 Irillium (Element 116) is discovered in the asteroid belt in the Sol system [MRM]. Mysterious, intelligent signals are received at Terra's Farside Moonbase 2C. Emanating at 327 degrees toward the galactic center in Sagittarius, from a distance of 15,000 light years, they are the first extraterrestrial communications ever heard by Humans. This is the first success of Project SETI after 60 years. Not until the invention of duotronic computers will these signals be translated: a quaternary code describing the star's life forms, history, culture, and spiritual values [SFC]. 2030 The United Earth Space Probe Agency (UESPA) is re-established by the United Nations. In time it will replace NASA [DYC]. A famous novelist from Orion writes a classic using the theme 'Let me help' [CEF]. The Power Age on Earth: antimatter power is developed and research into warp drive is begun. Note that the first antimatter will be manufactured from lunar ice on Earth's moon to fuel the first warp ships [LOR, SFD, GN 32]. [reference stardate 0/30] The inhabitants of the planet Cygnet XIV undergo a political upheaval, resulting in the formal establishment of a dominant matriarchal system by the planet's females. Through succeeding generations, females are granted educational and other social privileges at the expense of the males. Although this system allows cybernetics and computer technology to grow, the social gap between the sexes also grows [FASA]. The last of the "Aventeur" class explorers end their service. The "Lewis and Clark" (IBS-3) will later be housed at the Star Fleet museum complex in Mars orbit [SFC, STD2]. In the "Mirror" universe, the thought of conquering another race of sentient beings spurs Khan into establishing the Olympian Solar Fleet. A solar base is constructed on Titan [TBoT #14]. 03 August [reference stardate 0/3008.03] First contact is made between the Tellarites and Rigellian traders [FASA]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. 2031 A second Jupiter base on Ganymede joins in the research of the huge planet, while also starting studies of the other Jovian moons [SFC]. The Americans, Europeans, and ECON put aside their differences to develop the technology to land on half a dozen Earth-crossing asteroids and nudge them out of harm's way. They will be hollowed-out and transformed into L-5 O'Neill Colonies (Vanguard, Moss-Offenhouse, NicholCorp, Starling, Brynner, and Roykirk) [TLE #1]. Micah Brack (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal) begins to waste money on inertial damping research. He will be unsuccessful [GN 18]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. September [reference stardate 0/3109] The Tellarites discover the fabulous weath of the Orion Homeworlds [FASA]. The service life of the Asteroid Rovers end [SFC]. 2032 [reference stardate 0/32] Inhabitants of the planet Sauria begin to cultivate local fruits, with the goal of producing high-quality vintages. From these initial efforts will arise a planet-wide industry devoted to the production of the much sought- after wines, brandies, and liqueurs in the galaxy [FASA]. March [reference stardate 0/3203] The United Nations commissions the Solar Fleet for security and rescue purposes throughout the inhabited Sol system [FASA]. The "Drake" series of second generation, greatly improved unmanned inter- stellar probes are launched from Earth's moon, employing early fusion drive [SFC]. The call to rescind the Homestead Act is defeated in view of the Asteroid Belt's obvious benefits to Earth [SFC]. Alex Charon's plans are succeeding beyond his wildest dreams. By now, ten nations are controlled by supermen: India, the Empire of East Africa, the Republic of Central Africa, the United Nations of North Africa, United Indochina, Manchuria, the Republic of the Congo, Burma, Pakistan, and the Empire of the German Peoples. Of all these, only the German Empire does not own its allegiance to Alex Charon. This is a flaw Charon plans to correct. He succeeds in concluding an alliance with the volatile Rupert. Though he controls almost one-third of the world's population, Charon knows it is the poorest third. The only nation on Earth that Charon can even look to for help, and that has technology and wealth enough to battle the Western nations when the time comes, is Germany. So Charon enters into talks with Rupert for an alliance of their powers. During their dis- cussions, Charon discovers that Rupert's desires for power rival his own. Although they do not trust each other, they have no choice. Charon needs Rupert's technology and wealth, Rupert needs Charon's almost inexhaustible supply of people. The alliance, which on the surface appears to be no more than an exchange of information and raw materials, is in fact a plan for dividing up the world. They form tacit agreements: Charon would retain control of Africa, Asia, and sections of South America; Rupert would gain dominion over his hated enemies, the other Europeans and Russians, plus most of North America. Back in India, Charon faces a threat to his power when a native superman, Ram Singh Kahn, begins to build a power base for himself. Using the resentment that has grown against Charon because of his practice of rounding up the sacred cattle that roam freely through India and selling them to foreign markets, he quickly becomes the favorite of the people. He also receives the support of many of Charon's generals, who resent having to follow a non-Indian and a white man. Though small at first, Kahn's power continues to grow as Charon increasingly turns his attention to world conquest [TBoT #2]. 19 October "Aries IV" is close to completing its survey mission of Mars when consumed by a graviton ellipse in Mars orbit, leaving two astronauts, Rose Kumagawa and Andrei Novakovich, stranded on the surface for weeks before a rescue vessel arrives. This is Mankind's first encounter with a spatial anomaly. The "Aries IV" was a 46 meter, 92 metric ton ISA vessel powered by a third generation ion drive, and equipped with a transpectral imager [V 228]. 29 October Lt. John Kelly, mission commander of the "Aries IV," dies within the graviton ellipse phenomena. His body will be recovered for burial by Seven of Nine in 2376, along with the ship's logs [V 228]. 2033 Rupert faces his first serious test. When the Council of Spacefaring Nations (the international body that controls space travel) meets, other European nations show their distrust of Rupert by introducing a resolution to have Germany expelled from the organization for "certain warlike inten- tions." To be exiled would deny Germany access to the advanced resources of space technology, and more important to Rupert, would ban Germany from launching and operating its own satellites. In a vicious behind-the- scenes fight, Rupert manages to keep his nation in the Council, but his bitterness against his neighbors is now beyond the point of reconcili- ation. Later in the year, in a now brazen show of disdain, Rupert launches a series of "observation" satellites, and although to an extent they are for observation, their primary purpose is much more chilling. The satellites contain ground-controlled laser cannons, positioned in orbit so that they can be targeted anywhere on the globe in a matter of minutes. They can also defend themselves against missile attack. Weapons such as these have been banned since the 20th Century, and consequently, no other nation has an effective defense against them. They are to be Rupert's major weapon in the coming bid for world domination [TBoT #2]. An Earth expedition places a manned mission in a 40 million kilometer orbit around Sol for close-up study [SFC]. The "Companion" class escort ships enter service. These 20-man escorts, including the U.N.S.S. "Fisher," will be one of the most utilized classes during the period of intensive development and testing inevitably resulting in interstellar spaceflight capability. The "Fisher" will later be used for advanced fusion performance testing and warp drive prototype escort [SFC]. Lily Sloane is born on Earth. After aiding Dr. Zefram Cochrane build the "Phoenix" in the mid-21st Century, Sloane will receive her engineering doctorate, develop amazing innovations on Cochrane's basic warp drive design, and found one of the galaxy's finest educational establishments for those studying warp drive and space travel: the Sloane Institute. The Sloanes will be one of the first families to settle the Alpha Centauri II system. In 2374, a descendant, Commander Zefram Sloane will be the "Enterprise's" Security Officer [ST VIII, GN 32]. (20th Year of the reign of Teslah) The inhabitants of Elas discover their sister world Troyius, a four-year round trip at 0.2c [TOS #68]. America gains its 52nd state [TNG 138]. Around this time in the Enterprise Timeline, war breaks out between the various Xindi species in the Delphic Expanse [E 159]. 2034 The Saturn Solar Base begins operations on Titan [SFC]. The UN commissions the Solar Fleet for security and rescue purposes throughout the inhabited Solar System [SFC]. Rupert now has dozens of laser cannons in orbit. Beginning to fear his intentions, the other European nations demand inspection of the satel- lites. A team is dispatched by the Council, but they are blasted out of the sky by one of the lasers. Now that the true nature of the satellites is known, the nations of the world demand that Rupert dismantle them. His response is to open fire on nuclear missile silos in England and France. Russia is his next target. Even as the Supreme Soviet is in the process of declaring war upon him, Rupert's lasers are in the process of de- stroying their weaponry. Able to pinpoint targets at will, Rupert quickly brings Europe to its knees. He then turns the lasers on the United States. But for once, someone acts without bureaucratic haggling. The United States launches its small complement of missiles at both Germany and the satellites. A desperate but futile effort, as over three decades of peace have led the superpowers to destroy most of their defensive weaponry. Only four of the satellites are destroyed [TBoT #2]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The Xindi homeworld is apparently destroyed in the Delphic Expanse, 50 light years from Sol. Geologically unstable, the Insectoids and Reptilians detonated massive explosions beneath the 8 largest seismic fissures on the planet, ending the war and the planet. The Xindi-Avians are wiped out, while the remaining 5 species scatter throughout the Expanse [E 153]. 2035 The West's last-ditch effort to stop Rupert is launched. The space fleet based on the Moon attempts to destroy the satellites, but is destroyed by the laser defense system. Fearing further attacks from the moon, Rupert turns his lasers to Moon Base One. It is this action which proves his undoing. Now that the war has come to their doorstep, the satellite col- onies decide to intervene. Converting their powerful communication and power lasers into destructive weapons, they are able to take Rupert's technicians by surprise and eliminate his satellites. In a rage, Rupert orders his missiles fired at the colonies, and they too are easily de- stroyed. Although the brunt of Rupert's threat is now gone, he still controls most of Europe, and a formidable array of sophisticated weaponry. Even with the sword of imminent destruction removed from their heads, the Western Allies still face a long hard fight to free Europe. A year of fighting has given Kahn control of the western half of India. Most of Charon's old allies have now sided with him. But Charon still has a foot- hold in eastern India, and as this is the section that contains most of the heavy industry, he controls the nuclear missiles and the technology to use them. A stalemate is thus reached, and the East girds itself for long and bitter war [TBoT #2]. Advanced Fusion Prototype One (AFP-1) experimental ship explodes, with all lives lost. Test pilot Robert Carradine dies as Captain Richard Hanna of the "Companion" class escort support vehicle "Fisher" watches the exper- imental ship vaporized apparently due to misfiring ignition beams and clogged fuel injector delivery tubes. This is a major setback for Terran interstellar travel capability. The destruction of the prototype is claimed by Colonel Edward Featherstone Green, a former United Nations Armed Forces officer, after gaining control of the Luna military defense base. This act of sabotage begins what is later referred to as Colonel Green's War: a revolt against the Terran government to force its leaders to discontinue space exploration, backing the last of the Eugenics scientists. A UN task force eventually succeeds in recapturing Luna Base but not before Green mangages to launch several nuclear missiles, inciner- ating two major metropolitan centers with millions of casualties. Escaping capture after the fall of Luna Base, Green returns to Terra where he and his supporters conduct numerous terrorist activities. After con- certed efforts yielding over a million casualties, Colonel Green and his supporters are hunted down and killed in a missile barrage on their island fortress near Singapore. Though the war lasts less than one year, several widespread incidents of industrial sabotage and urban terrorism show the enormous potential of such groups. This includes his taking advantage of Hanson Smith's surprise development of the particle curtain ten years earlier than thought possible by the scientific community. Earth is nearly pushed back into a Second Dark Ages. A generation later, Green's Pursuit of Perfection will again materialize in the form of the Optimum Movement led by Colonel Adrik Thorsen. In later years, Colonel Green will come to be revered by supporters of the Back-to-Earth movement, and the leaders of the Terra-Return League will make him a representative of their cause [SFC, FASA, SC, MRM, GN 18, GN 7]. Soljenov escapes Earth aboard an experimental long-jump sleeper ship. Centuries later he will conquer the Zarans, form the Totality, and have a daughter, Sola Thane [TOS #9]. 2036, May [reference stardate 0/3605] Terran space-time researchers find holes in the general theory of relativ- ity, making faster-than-light communications and travel theoretically pos- sible, though not yet an actuality. The interstellar probe U.N.P. "Drake" ("Wells" series) detects geon holes in the space-time fabric for the first time. These deformations are used decades later for warp communications. The "Drake" probe was one of 15 launched from Earth's moon in the early 2030s. The series had a four-fold increase in effective range and a ten- fold improvement in data gathering and analyzing capability over the earlier "Stellar" series, employing significantly increased artificial intelligence enabling them to make much more complex decisions on their own sending back whatever pictures and data they deemed important [FASA, SFC]. The Western Allies invade Europe. They are aided by underground groups which have sprung up under Rupert's despotic rule, but get no further help from the space colonies. After the threat of the laser satellites was removed, the colonies ignored all attempts at contact. They appear to want no more to do with the problems and wars of Earth. The war in the East is still going in Kahn's favor. All of Asia and Africa (except for Charon's East India stronghold) is under his control. But his hold on these lands are shaky. He is running out of food and materials. His repeated attempts to overrun Charon have failed. His followers are begin- ning to mutter of revolt. And he always must fear a victory by Rupert, which would naturally lead to an attack on Kahn's forces and lands. Deciding that he must have an impregnable base from which to retrench his forces, Kahn decides upon Australia. Able to attack it with the whole of his forces, Kahn takes control of Australia in a matter of days. He then turns his attention to administration, and an unspoken truce is formed between him and Charon [TBoT #2]. The newly re-established United Nations declares that no Earth citizen can be made to answer for the crimes of his race or forbears [TNG 101]. A few days after Zefram Cochrane's 11th birthday, the boy plays with soap bubbles outside London. This triggers his imagination and allows Cochrane to envision a different kind of bubble which will lead towards the theory of warp bubble generation [GN 18]. Kazanga of Omega Cygni researches respiratory disease [MRM]. The "Saratoga" class cargo carrier enters service with a complement of 18 and early fusion propulsion [SFC]. Hover cars come into use on Earth during this era [V 120]. 2037 The DY-400 "Helsinki" class science survey/research vessels are constructed. Built with a new advanced second generation ion-impulse propulsion system, travel time is reduced to half. Cryogenic units are no longer used, but larger crews are needed. This class will total 6 vessels each with complements of 84 [DYC]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The "Enterprise" (NX-01) is thrown back in time from 2154 to this year. Not wanting to contaminate the timeline, they fly around the Delphic Expanse over the next century, and fail to prevent the initial Xindi attack on Earth [E 173]. Intensive training begins for crews of forthcoming extra-solar long- duration interstellar voyages [SFC]. The easy victory that Rupert once seemed to have is now an empty dream. By the summer, his forces have been driven back to the German borders. Even though he has brought them to ruin, the German people are still loyal to Rupert, so an invasion of Germany would mean at least another long, hard year of fighting against a still rabid citizenry. The Allies decide to sue for peace instead. The terms of the treaty would require Germany to destroy all of its military machinery and to aid in the restoration of Europe. It also requires that Rupert abdicate the throne, and that the new emperor not be one of the supermen. In return, the Allies will allow Germany to remain an independent state, something they would not allow if an invasion was required. Though he is a despot, Rupert still loves his people, and realizing that the war is lost, accepts the treaty as the best thing for them. To assure the continuance of his power, Rupert appoints a distant relative, Joseph Slegberg, Baron Rustaheim, to be emperor. The war in the East has gone badly for Kahn. One of his allies, K'huarba Insebe, Emperor of East Africa, attacks Kahn's unprotected rear in an attempt to widen his power. Kahn realizes that this is but the first of such results by his allies. Instead of attempting to defend a crumbling empire, Kahn takes the cream of his supermen and retreats to his Australian stronghold [TBoT #2]. 23 July The NASA starship S.S. "Charybdis," commanded by Colonel Steven G. Richey, departs the Sol system. Utilizing Block II gas-core fission reaction propulsion (and second generation Spinner drive) and a crew of 15, this is the third manned interstellar ship to depart Earth's solar system. The mission objectives: survey of the deep extrasolar environment to the distance of 100 A.U., study of the interaction of the solar magnetic field at heliopause, long-duration crew habitation, and a USAF electric-fields experiment module adaptability study (Interagency Co-op Program). The ship's telemetry will fail and it will never be heard from again [TNG 138]. Spacefarms, huge orbiting windmill-shaped constructions, become a new source of food supply for Earth [SFC]. 2038 The "Stephen Hawking," commanded by Captain Leander Cortes, departs Earth for deep space. Quite a sophisticated vessel for its time, the "Hawking" is an old retrofitted military ship, the "Aleksandr Lebed," and a civilian craft, the "Victoria," and is equipped with a quantum gravitational- impulse power drive that draws energy from the vacuum flux. A sublight vessel subject to time-dilation, only 30 years will pass for the crew while two centuries of real time will pass before contact will be established by the "Enterprise" in the 2260s. Regardless, the ship's ecosystems will develop problems of infestation and disease, killing 25 crewmen. One surviving crewman, Dmitri Sergeievich Glakov, is one of Pavel Chekov's ancestors. The "Hawking's" destination is a world that will be destroyed by the planet-killer in the 2260s, their original plan will be to bring forth children from the ship's protected genetic material but the vessel will run into a flux dead spot in the vacuum, cutting out the drive [TOS #88]. January Joseph Slegberg becomes Emperor Franz Joseph I. K'huarba, giddy by what he feels is a major victory over Kahn, assembles the dregs of his armies and attacks Charon. He is easily defeated, but the effort, coupled with famine leads to the fall of Charon's empire as well. His armies desert, and driven almost mad by the failure of his dreams, Charon singles out Kahn for blame. His last act before committing suicide is to launch his remaining missiles at Australia. The devastation caused by this attack allows a strike force of Western Allies to move on Kahn's fortress and take him and his main body of supermen followers captive. He refuses to renounce his ambitions, so he and his people are placed aboard a sleeper ship and launched into space. The long struggle with the supermen is over. The results: an Earth in ruins. Widespread starvation and disease. The loss of an incalculable amount of knowledge and resources. And over one-third of the Earth's population destroyed. Surveying the carnage, no one would suspect that Man's finest hour was at hand [TBoT #2]. 07 February The "Charybdis" is classified as lost with consumables runout, though a 20% possibility exists for the crew survival using hibernation systems a tlow usage mode. The vessel's telemetry report at cutoff indicates a thrust abnormality: the vehicle having attained 12 times the solar escape velocity 2.56 hours earlier than planned. A followup mission "Jacob" results in a negative track [TNG 138]. The mysterious loss of the "Charybdis" brings an end to the first attempted wave of Human extrasolar space exploration after a series of failures. As political tensions worsen, funding for purely scientific endeavours becomes less popular and harder to attain. A conspiracy theory is put forward that Khan Noonian Singh and his followers are prowling the outer solar system blowing up space probes, keeping their genetically inferior conquerors planetbound [GN 18]. The DY-500 "Woden" class space freighter is built. Over the next few years the "Woden" class will total six vessels, as will the "Helsinki" class. The last of the DY-Series, the DY-500 ships will remain in service until the mid-2100s, carrying crews of 55 and a maximum velocity of 490,000 kilometers per hour [DYC]. Note that in the 2040s, the DY-500 "Sparta" will launch the third generation of Spinner-drive, followed in the late 2040s by the "LaGrange" DY-600s (future DY-series craft perhaps utilitizing retrofitted, pre- existing DY-500 hulls with new series numbers added. DY-series production will be overtaken by the warp drive breakthrough and Earth's third World War) [Inet13]. Rubindium (Element 120) is discovered in the asteroid belt (Sol system). The crystalline element is a natural laser if properly cut, and is similar in certain respects to the soon-to-be-discovered dilithium [MRM, PF]. UN Resolution 51 determines that no Earth citizens could be held liable for the acts of their ancestors and confirms the Human status of certain Human-variant strains created in the gene research laboratories re- sponsible for the Eugenics supermen. This is known as the 'Khan's Stepchildren' resolution [TOS #66]. 2039, January [reference stardate 0/3901] Terra's first Pluto Base opens. It will serve as a navigational check- point for out-system missions [FASA]. The starliner "Enterprise" makes Earth's first successful interstellar expedition of the Alpha Centauri system. In the 2050s, 7 or more of these 120 meter long, 35 crew starliners will be launched at various target stars within 15 light years of Sol. Only this UESPA "Enterprise" reaches its destination. With the advent of warp drive, these early interstellar probe ships will be phased out [STM]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The Lunar Colonies are founded on Earth's moon (Sol IIIa) [STSC]. The 3-man "Bathyscaphe" ships enter service with advanced fission propulsion [SFC]. Geirrod Agnarsson is born around this time [GN 39]. 2040 Television becomes obsolete as a form of entertainment [TNG 126]. The Klingons clash with the Daa'Vit Confederacy and will remain enemies for more than three centuries [GN 9]. The "Columbus" class explorers enter service. These ships will be capable of traveling at 0.75c utilizing antimatter 'spiked' fusion. The "Columbus" class will be the most advanced sublight fusion ship of the 21st Century and the first spaceship class with on-board shuttlecraft for extravehicular excursion. The U.N.S.S. "Icarus" will be the most famous ship of this class when it journies to Alpha Centauri and makes contact with the inhabitants. The ship will be preserved in the Moon's Space- flight Museum. Each ship carries a complement of 40 and an armament of 4 forward lasers and 25 fusion torpedoes, and will quickly supercede the "Columbia" class for interstellar flight [SFC]. Commercial interplanetary travel begins for the Terrans with the inaugural flight of Solar Spacelines. And a new species will soon inhabit the Solar System: the tourist. The "Magellan" class spaceliners enter service, each carrying 260 passengers from Earth to the Asteroid Belt. The "Prince Of Whales" will be the most famous ship of this class, commanded by Captain Lars Olmstead. The U.N.S.S. "Magellan" will be instrumental in the colon- ization of the moons of the gas giants within the Sol system and carries the distinction of being the first to carry lifeboats [SFC, STD2]. In the "Mirror" universe, the advance fusion drive "Alexander" class vessels are launched [TBoT #14]. The DY-500 "Wheeler" class explorers are phased-out [SFC]. 2041 The "Adameve" leaves for Barnard's Star. This interstellar journey is expected to last nine years [SFC]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. 2042, 23 June [reference stardate 0/4206.23] The U.N.S.S. "Icarus" sets sail for the closest neighboring star system, Alpha Centauri, commanded by Captain Roger Tauber. The estimated travel time for the voyage is six years. This 8,600 metric ton craft is powered by a high-acceleration, sublight speed Bussard ramjet. A crowd of several thousand people watch nearby as the spacecraft is launched from Luna, while billions watch live, televised coverage, carrying a complement of 40 [SFC, FASA]. Buck Bokai of the London Kings hits a winning home run in the final World Series baseball game, attended by only 300 spectators at Battersea Stadium in London [DSN 416, GN 18]. In the "Mirror" universe, the "Icarus" manned mission also leaves for Alpha Centauri. Meanwhile, on Earth, Joachim has become discontent with his friend's obsession with Olympian supremacy, especially since intense interbreeding has rendered the pure-bred Olympian virtually extinct. Joachim assassinates Khan and takes his place as sole dicator of the Sol system, little knowing that he has set a deadly precedent. Under his com- mand, the Olympian Solar Fleet becomes the Earth Solar Fleet [TBoT #14]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 13 November O-Chlorobezyl-Malononitrite and related chemical gas weapons of war are developed on Earth [WoE]. This is also the era during which Spiderweb is most likely developed [TOS #2]. November [reference stardate 0/4211] Within the Klingon Empire, growing dissatisfaction among the military finally forces the D'kariv line from the halls of power. General Milvi epetai-Javvic of the Imperial Marines takes the throne, the only non-naval officer ever to hold that office. He begins exploration funding again, but the Imperial Navy opposes him at almost every turn. To regain control over the entire military, Milvi agrees to let his oldest son be trained as an officer of the Imperial Navy, thus assuring that the next emperor will again be a naval officer [FASA]. The "Parr" class interplanetary, 18-man, tug enters service [SFC]. The Ka'Hat plague spreads throughout the Klingonii worlds [MRM]. The Kirk family farmhouse is built or expanded upon during this era. It includes a hidden bombshelter beneath the house [GN 20]. 2043 The bloody Mind Control Revolts start on Earth [ST-TMP]. During the Mind Control Riots, the administering of large doses of meperidine and neo-dopamines (drugs used in crude mind-wiping) are banned [GN 2]. Sometime in the 21st Century, the fad of surgically implanted cranial plugs springs up. The plugs, connected to electrodes in their brains, allows people to experience unlimited ecstasy. Called wireheads (the ultimate junkies), the operation will be outlawed [TOS #80]. Extra-solar activity grows as more crews will be needed for interstellar flight [SFC]. 2044 An Interplanetary Communications Network guarantees reliable commun- ications throughout the Solar System. Mohammed Kahlil, Secretary General of the United Nations, makes the inaugural transmission from the L-4 Communications Platform [SFC]. Deuterium-based fusion reactors enter widespread use [Inet3]. The S.S. "Charybdis" is contaminated by an alien life form. Colonel Richey, the last survivor, finds himself within a simulacrum created from the novel 'Hotel Royale,' on the planet Theta VIII [TNG 138]. Zefram Cochrane receives his first implant to inhibit a severe bipolar disorder condition [ST VIII]. Dora Grayson dies [GN 2]. On an Earth probe, Vulcan explorers detect the unmistakable signs of impending global war. Subsequent estimations of Humanity's chances for causing its own extinction within the next 10 years to be 1 in 3. The Vulcan Academy of Science has no plans to return to Earth's system for another century. (Note that this may be the same scoutship that will crash next year) [GN 40]. 2045, January [reference stardate 0/4501] The United Nations Organization celebrates 100 years of cooperation among the peoples of Terra. People throughout the Sol system take part [FASA]. A Vulcan scoutship crashlands on Earth. The survivors secretly leave Earth in a stolen DY-100 vessel with help from Captain Kirk and his officers (transported from 2259). The entire incident is covered up until the late 23rd Century [GN 2]. This old DY-100 vessel is the "Half Moon" (DY-106), which along with the "Vasco da Gama" (DY-107) had remained intact in storage [Inet15]. [reference stardate 0/45] The Andorian Empire is at its height, with 13 colonized worlds outside the Andorian home system [FASA]. 2046 Sessek of Vulcan studies alien physiologies [MRM]. The "Belmont" class interplanetary tugs end their service [SFC]. The Venus Flyer, a variable wing 6-man airplane, passes its final Earth testing and is transported to Venus to take part in the Terraforming Project [SFC]. Asteroid Movers end their service lives [SFC]. 2047 The Mind Control Revolts end on Earth [ST-TMP]. An Earthquake hits Southern California, sinking the entire region. The region is transformed into a great coral reef, home to thousands of different marine species by the 24th Cenutury [V 150]. After twenty years, the Venus Terraforming Project has progressed enough to allow a base to be constructed at the North Pole. Estimates indicate it will be a few decades more before the work is completed. Dr. William Slater reports from the Venus North Pole Base [SFC]. The Work Pods introduced in 2027 are removed from service [SFC]. 2048 The U.N.S.S. "Icarus" makes contact with the inhabitants of Alpha Centauri VII. This is Earth's first official extraterrestrial contact. The Centaurians are quite humanoid, descendants of Greeks transported from Earth in the 3rd Century. This event forever changes Humankind [GN 2, STM, TM, SFC, TWF]. In the "Mirror" universe, contact is also established with Alpha Centaurians. Still acting under Khan's orders, the crew of the "Icarus" issues the proclamation "Be conquered or be destroyed." The Alpha Centaurians, a peaceloving race, promptly surrender their liberty for the sake of harmony. After discovering Gamma Centauri, the Earth forces will use "clean" atomics on the planet to wipe out the Centaurians and colonize it themselves [TBoT #14, GN 15]. Alpha Centauri IV and V are Class M worlds and will be colonized by Earth within the next few decades by sublight ships. Alpha Centauri IV will become known as Centaurus or Athens and John Houston Gregory will be the first Terran to land on it [STM, TOS #28, LOR, SFD]. Earth history in an alternate timeline is seriously altered due to the the death of Gabriel Bell in 2024, as reported by Chief O'Brien visiting this period in search of the missing officers [DSN 458]. December [reference stardate 0/4812] Zefram Cochrane formulates the initial warp drive calculations that will make faster-than-light possible and, eventually, practical [SFC, FASA]. In the "Mirror" universe, Zefram Cochrane formulates the theory of warp drive. However, he keeps his discovery to himself, not wishing to aid the spread of Earth's brutality throughout the cosmos. But much to his dismay, an Earth spy breaks into his lab and steals his notes, taking the knowledge back to his home world [TBoT #14]. Zefram Cochrane and his team at the United States Institute for Advanced Physics at Alamogordo, New Mexico, succeeds in establishing a low- frequency field transition into subspace. The outbreak of World War III will halt most research on FTL drives and communications [Inet3]. 2049 Dilithium (Element 119) is discovered on Jupiter's fifth moon. The major properties of this crystalline element will not be known by Earth for the next two centuries. A transperiodic/transuranic element (existing on two periodic tables of elements, like difluorine), possessing fourth-dimensional properties, it has the ability to transtate and focus energy. In nature it is formed only in the violent explosion of a supernova [MRM, DSN #16, TOS #36, LOR, SFC, GN 40]. Solar System activity booms as new industrial methods continually raise the Gross Solar Product (GSP) [SFC]. The "Monticello" class cargo carriers enter service with advanced fusion and complements of 15 [SFC]. Uprated DY-500 "Wheeler" series ships are phased-out of service, while DY-500 "Woden" series ships remain in service [SFC]. The Kzinti, a race of felinoid warriors, invade the Sol system. All UESPA spacecraft are commandeered for military use. The DY-500 series is the most advanced of these vessels and is best equipped. Asteroid-based lasers placed on defensive outposts in the outer solar system decades earlier by the UNPF and providing propulsion for UESPA probe spacecraft, are turned against the Kzinti invaders [SW/a, EOM]. In the Beta Bora system, intolerance forces the Heir'och to abandon the Heir'tzan homeworld and colonize the neighboring planet named in honor of their race. Despite a new world, the two races will again engage in warfare over economic, cultural, and religious reasons which will lead to on and off interplanetary warfare lasting a century [TOS #85]. 2050 Zefram Cochrane enrolls in MIT where he will experiment with accelerators, accelerating electrons to twice the speed of light. After three years, Cochrane will leave with no degree and begin research at Kashishowa Station [GN 18]. A photograph is taken of Shannon O'Donnel Janeway in a small park near Portage Creek 38 years after the dedication of the Millennium Gate. Neelix will present a framed copy of the photo to Captain Janeway on Ancestor's Eve in 2375 [V 217]. The famous Knossus archeological dig on Earth yields accounts of Drantos, a popular Cretan monarch of the middle Bronze Age [TNG #20]. In little over half a century, Earth people can be found throughout the solar system. An accomplishment previous generations of Earthside pioneers would be proud of [SFC]. Earth is depleted of its natural petroleum deposits [TOS #28]. An American and Russian private venture results in the launch of a sublight sleeper ship launched towards Betelgeuse. They will be caught in a wormhole effect, transported far off course, and crash on Henson's World [TNG #57]. During this era, the genetically engineered malafox carnivore is developed. In the 2280s it will be the insignia for Perimeter Action Group 25 [PAS]. Around this time a new type of spacecraft propulsion system is devised. New techniques in advanced field theory indicates that, under certain conditions, an electromagnetic-gravitic coupling could be achieved. This coupling would produce a local distortion in the space-time geometry which could, in theory, be used to propel a spacecraft. Called the Gravitic Distortion Field Drive (DFD), CosmoDyne Unlimited tests the new principle on two prototypes: the XA-1 "Firecracker" and the XA-2 "Popcorn" 13 meter long cylinders called Flying Pills. Designed only as surface to orbit test vehicles, the DFD as a propulsion system will be superceded by impulse drive technology. However, the DFD tests incorporate inertial dampers and artificial gravity for the crew, and study of the DFD's theoretical problems will eventually lead Zefram Cochrane to his major breakthrough [GEC V1N2]. The Children of Tamar achieve warp flight [STSC]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Around this time, the Vulcan starship "T'Plana" encounters a Class 5 wavefront and is destroyed, lost with all hands [E 138]. November [reference stardate 0/5011] The Fourteen Clans of Cait are united under one government for the first time in their history, setting the stage for Caitian civilization as it is known today [FASA]. The '51 Boening Majestic is one of the last great jumpcars to come out of Detroit. A decade later, Cochrane will use a door panel from one as the wall of his bedroom in Montana [GN 40]. 2051 Magruder Mansion is abandoned. Built in southern Ohio in the early 21st Century by a wealthy amateur historian who wanted an authentic Irish castle for his wife, Mary Joanna Duggan, the castle will remain unoccupied for centuries [GN 25]. According to one source, Dr. Zefram Cochrane discovers the space warp at the Alpha Centauri Scientific Institute [Mt, LOR]. Earth's aircraft carrier vessels are phased out, victims of the resurgence of manned bombers and ballistic missiles [DNTM]. Interplanetary super cargo carriers accelerate solar trade and industry in the Sol system [SFC]. 2052, April [reference stardate 0/5204] Cochrane's Warp Drive Principle causes a sensation, and an intensive warp drive development program is immediately set up [FASA]. The "Galileo" class transports ends its service. Another account claims that these vessels will continue in service well into the 2150s, long after the development of warp drive [SFC, STD2]. The "Glenn" class spacebus enters service. Over 200 of these principal surface-to-orbit carriers will be built, each with a complement of 28 and with the ability to carry up to 450 passengers. Their convertible inter- iors make them useful for both industrial transport and passenger service around Earth, orbital satellite-cities, Mars, Venus, and the Asteroid Belt. A much later "Glenn" class spacebus with Cosmodyne APT300 warp drive and a maximum capacity of 3,600 passengers will become the primary mode of transport by Federation and Star Fleet personnel in the centuries to come. This newer "Glenn" class will have a cruising speed of warp 4.2 [SFC, STD2]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. On Trill, resolutions are passed to forbid contact with any new species. Only the Vulcans are excempt [GN 38]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The Vissians begin using trinesium in starship hulls, capable of withstanding temperatures up to 18,000 degrees [E 148]. The Danteri Empire conquers the planet Xenex, which it will rule for over 300 years [NF #1]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Andorians colonize Weytahn (Paan Mokar), a planet of strategic importance for its location near Vulcan [E 141]. 2053, March [reference stardate 0/5303] Alpha Centaurian biosocialist Zancmar Hodgkins pulishes his Law of Parallel Development, stating that similar planets develop similar life forms with similar cultures. After careful study and approval by the Alpha Centauri Academy of Biosciences, it is transmitted to Terra, where it it received 52 months later [FASA, BC]. In the Enterprise timeline: Vulcans make first contact with the Arkonians shortly after their development of warp drive [E 139]. 01 May Nuclear war breaks out on Earth, devastating the population and the planet's ecology. The ECON (Eastern Coalition) is one of the warring bodies. Over 600 million will die. The Post-Atomic Horror is born and Earth will endure a brief nuclear winter. Lily Sloane is in her third year at a university, majoring in Engineering when the war starts. Washington D.C. and the three surrounding states are blasted off the map. She will head for Montana, one of the few "clean" places remaining in the United States. Long-forgotten diseases will re-emerge during the next decade, including cancer, typhoid, and rabies. This tragedy will (perhaps erroneously) be known as World War III [ST VIII, TLE #1]. The 6 L-5 colonies between the Earth and Moon, including Vanguard, survive the nuclear holocaust. Vanguard will maintain contact with Project Phoenix's ground facility on Earth [TLE #1]. For two months following the outbreak fo World War III, Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas serves as the operational command center for Colonel Amber's Regimental Volunteers. It is the site of the final battle of the Siege of Las Vegas [GN 38]. Jamie Riker, the great-great-grandfather of William Riker, leads the residents of a small Wyoming town safely through the grim days of World War III, fighting off marauding bands of refugees and radiation poisoning [TLE #5]. In an alternate timeline (where the War was delayed until the 2060s) Micah Brack (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal), one of the ten wealthiest tycoons in the solar system, finances Zefram Cochrane's warp research. Brack, (of Brack Interplanetary) also responsible for Christopher's Landing colony dome on Titan, gives Cochrane a grant to establish Kashishowa Station on Earth's moon and he will also pay the more than 300 million Eurodollars for the construction of Earth's first warp-driven starship, the "Bonaventure" [GN 18]. 08 August In an alternate timeline: Kashishowa Station literally disappears from the moon when the lithium converter of an experimental continuum-distortion generator fails. An 18-meter diameter, perfect hemispherical crater is left behind after everything in the field is pulled into a wormhole [GN 18]. Cochrane's Factor, the curvature of space-time by the presence of mass in subspace, is discovered (probably from the Kashishowa accident) [STM]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 2054, September [reference stardate 0/5409] The "Icarus" returns from its historic journey. At least in an alternate timeline: the United Nations dispatches a mission to Alpha Centauri to open formal relations, discuss trade, and exchange knowledge of each other's history [FASA]. The "Wayne" class 8-man scouts enter service with advanced fusion drives [SFC]. The second Kzinti invasion of Sol occurs at about this time [SW/a]. In the "Mirror" universe, Joachim is delighted with the invention of warp drive and orders the construction of an experimental warp drive ship. It is completed by year's end and tested near Pluto [TBoT #14]. 2055 Zefram Cochrane begins worrying about his bipolar disorder inhibiting implant wearing down [ST VIII]. In an alternate timeline: The first warp engine prototype WD-1 propels Rosy the chimpanzee at warp 1.5 during a successful controlled experiment. The U.N.S.S. "Fisher," commanded by Captain Richard Hanna, recovers the prototype at the outer limits of the Pluto Test Area [SFC, FASA, TWF, GN 2]. In an alternate timeline: First Generation warp drive is developed and tested by Zefram Cochrane [GN 2]. Construction begins on the Bekeem colony ship, initiated by the third Supreme Primary Lans [TNG #14]. The Devernians colonize Aronnia via Titans [TCT #6]. 2056 In an alterate timeline: Interplanetary high-speed ambulances improve the survival rates of the severely sick and injured in the Solar System with quicker access to Earth-based medical facilities. The first of these is the "Keller" class with a complement of 30 and advanced fusion propulsion [SFC]. 2057 In an alternate timeline: Zefram Cochrane demonstrates a practical warp drive [TOS #66]. In an alternate timeline: A 100 years in space poll lists encountering life on Alpha Centauri, the first men on the moon, and the Venus Terra- forming Project as the three most significant events in Human history [SFC]. June [reference stardate 0/5706] In an alternate timeline: The Xenobiological Probability Study, under- written by the University of Luna for the United Nations of Terra, is released. This study concludes mathematically that the chances of discovering any intelligent non-humanoid life forms within the next century of exploration are extremely small [FASA]. 2058 In the Enterprise Timeline: Velar begins her career in Vulcan diplomacy [E 123]. In an alternate timeline: The "John Cabal," an old lunar ice freighter refitted as Cochrane's micro-gravity lab, operates out past Neptune where research is conducted light-hours from Earth's military surveillance nets and the gravimetric disruptions of the sun's gravity well. A prototype fluctuation-superimpellor device of massive proportions succeeds in allowing an unmanned flight test vehicle to straddle the speed of light "wall," alternating between two velocity states while remaining at neither for longer than Planck time--reaching 8 times the speed of light. Present during this breakthrough along with Zefram Cochrane is Sternbach, Okuda, and Micah Brack (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal) [GN 18, NTM]. The "Liberty" class enters service. Each ship having a complement of 39 and advanced fusion propulsion. The U.N.S.S. "Bon Homme Richard" will be the most famous ship of this class. The design is very similar to the much later "Orion" class scout ships, possessing the unique exposed warp field coils aft. The "Orion" class is much smaller, carrying a crew of 15 and life support for 3 years. These high mortality rate "Orion" scouts will enter service much later [SFC, STD2]. The third Kzinti invasion of Sol occurs at about this time [SW/a]. July [reference stardate 0/5807] Kamtav epetai-Javvic succeeds his father on the Imperial throne, and carries on with the exploratory efforts. The Klingon military backs the new Emperor, and so conquest begins anew [FASA]. The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 09 August The L-5 habitats conduct a sustained toroidal warp field experiment linking all 6 asteroids. Vanguard is thrown 200 light years from Sol. The remaining 5 are not heard from again. On Earth, Cochrane and the crew at Ground Station Bozeman believe that all asteroid habitats were destroyed, some 5,000 people dead. The launch of the "Phoenix" is held up for years with no materials or replacement parts available from the orbital factories [TLE #1]. 02 September The sundered Vanguard outpost encounters Nausicaan raiders. Vanguard loses 252 personnel to the Nausicaans before improvising explosive projectile weapons. The potential of meeting more hostile aliens makes it impractical to beam any sort of distress signals out into space. Meanwhile, genetic enhancements conducted in Vanguard's core ensure that Earth's descendants will survive [TLE #1]. 2059 In an alternate timeline: The UN mission that left Terra in 2054 arrives at Alpha Centauri, and diplomatic relations begin [SFC]. The Advanced Pluto Research Station opens [SFC]. The "Bathyscathe" ships end their service [SFC]. [reference stardate 0/5900] Terran space forces have their first violent encounters with aliens later identified as the Vegan Tyranny [FASA]. Professional baseball succumbs to mounting losses. Only eight franchises remain of the thirty-two that had populated the American and National Leagues at the peak of their prosperity [TNG #15]. Milayn, Lela Dax's daughter, is born [DSN #20]. 2060 Lavinius V is attacked by the flying parasites. All the inhabitants are used for slave labor and killed [OA]. The Industrial Space Ark concept is proposed as a potential boom to the space economy [SFC]. The "Saratoga" class cargo carriers end their service lives [SFC]. This is roughly the era during which the Gray Scale Gorns of Gihdahr (Ghdar III) give up warfare after the discovery of fusion power ends the struggle for scarce resources [SFB]. 01 August In an alternate timeline: The galactic survey cruiser S.S. "Bonaventure" (NCC-S1100), the first starship with warp drive, departs Sol system with Zefram Cochrane for Alpha Centauri B II. This historic, first faster than light journey will last only 243 days round trip [GN 18, EOM, STM, Tr/a]. In the R-and-D section of a chain of simulator theaters, the inertial damping breakthrough is made. This development allows the solar system to be crossed in hours via impulse drives operating at multi-g accelerations [GN 18]. The "Long" class, 9-man barges with advanced fusion drives, enter service. Used to carry bulk goods, later variants will feature dual warp drive engines and 47 of these vessels will be licensed to various commercial ventures [SFC, STD2]. November In an alternate timeline: Zefram Cochrane makes it to Earth's nearest star system aboard the "Bonaventure." He is the first man to walk on Alpha Centauri B II, an uninhabited world which will eventually become his home [GN 18, EOM, STM, Tr/a]. 2061, 19 March In an alternate timeline: Cochrane returns to Sol system aboard the "Bonaventure" where he is honored at Christopher's Landing on Titan in orbit of Saturn. Colonel Adrik Thorsen leads a mission against the WED Research Platform in geostationary orbit around Earth, destroying the platform and his troopers with a particle cannon. Thorsen escapes with a fighter, guided via a flight plan beamed from an Optimum listening post on the moon, and heads for Titan to intercept Zefram Cochrane. The concept of a warp bomb is Thorsen's driving obsession. Micah Brack (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal) urges Cochrane to leave the solar system aboard the "Bonaventure" after a layover at Brack's manufacturing setup on asteroid RG-1522. Brack transmits all of Cochrane's design theories, blueprints, and manufacturing logs system-wide. This allows anyone with a few hundred thousand Eurodollars to retrofit existing space vessels into faster-than-light starships, ensuring Humanity's spread to the stars despite impending war approaching on Earth. The first continuum distortion propulsion (CDP) engines (only informally dubbed warp engines at this time) are developed and incorporated into existing spacecraft designs. Eventually Cochrane's team of engineers also relocate to the Alpha Centauri colonies (a 4-year CDP-powered voyage) to continue to pioneer warp physics. The S.S. "Bonaventure" mysteriously disappears on her third voyage (not known until 2264 to have vanished into the parallel universe of Elysia in the Delta Triangle region of space) [GN 18, NTM, STM, Tr/a]. Solar Spacelines has special tourist flights to view Halley's Comet close-up [SFC]. December The Martian Revolution (a.k.a. The War of Independence): Rayla Gundersdotter is assassinated at Fort Lincoln on Mars when the Consortium's militia blows out the dome's membrane supports. 53 people die instantly outside Gundersdotter's Dome and 12 more die inside when militiamen arrive and blow out its airlock. 50 days later Earth will revoke the Consortium's development licenses [GN 40]. 2062, January [reference stardate 0/6201] The Fundamental Declaration of the Martian Colonies establishes indepen- dent government for all Terran colonies. It is used as a precedent- setting document for worlds wanting to declare governmental autonomy and signed by John Hammerlich, governor of the Martian Colonies. Matthew Turnbull Knox is one of the authors of the Fundamental Declaration and eventually will become one of the Martian governors in the early 22nd Century. It gives form to Humankinds first government independent of Terran control [Cml, TCT #4, SFC, FASA, FRS]. In the "Mirror" universe, the Alliance Code of the Martian Colonies is drafted by dictator Joachim, placing all inhabited regions in the Sol system under his rule [TBoT #14]. 04 February [reference stardate 0/6202.04] Chandley Works, Ltd. is founded in Caravalla, Mars by Rear Admiral Thomas Chandley before the U.F.P.'s formation, the company will be a major sup- plier and producer of efficient combat vessel designs [FASA]. John Burke, the Chief Astronomer at the Royal Academy of Great Britain, maps the UFC 24187 (Sherman's Planet) region [TT, STM]. The "Great Awakening" occurs on Argelius II [WF]. A major earthquake strikes Oldtown San Francisco, Earth. It will take 20 years to rebuild the city [GN 5, TOS #54]. Sergei is born [GN 18]. The Venus Flyer comes to the end of its service life on Venus [SFC]. Lily Sloane hides a gun from Dr. Zefram Cochrane during one of his depressions. Almost a year later she will empty it into Lt. Commander Data of the "Enterprise" [ST VIII]. 2063, January A Vulcan probe ship is dispatched to map gravitic anomalies in the Alpha Centauri system. Before arriving, the ship receives new orders from the Academy of Science's communications division, to chart potential wormhole eddies created by Jupiter's interaction with the sun. These orders will bring the ship to Sol system just in time for the flight of the "Phoenix." No traceable authorization codes are appended, and in 2375 T'Serl will postulate that some outside agency (possibly the Preservers or Vulcans working in their employ) covertly diverted the probe ship to be in range of the "Phoenix's" launch [GN 40]. In an alternate timeline, Alpha Centauri and Terra begin cultural exchanges. Their ties of friendship and cooperation continue to strengthen [FASA]. 04-05 April From 2373, the Borg timeship sphere arrives and attempts to alter future Earth history by destroying Zefram Cochrane in central Bozeman, Montana. The "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-E) intercepts the Borg vessel and destroys it, but not before Borg crewmen beam over to the "Enterprise's" lower decks. An away team beams down to ensure Zefram Cochrane's launch of the first warp vessel, the "Phoenix," built from an old nuclear missile. Meanwhile the Borg begin to assimilate the "Enterprise," converting over the lower levels into a hive and crew members into Borg soldiers. Lt. Commander Data is captured by the Borg "Queen" who attempts to seduce the android into releasing the ship's computer encryption codes. She and her Borg are destroyed before completion of an emergency auto-destruct sequence. Commanders Riker and La Forge ride with Cochrane aboard the "Phoenix's" historic launch and witness a Vulcan survey vessel's detection of the craft's warp signature, their subsequent landing on Earth, and first contact. The "Enterprise" successfully departs the 21st Century for the 24th. By the 24th Century a statue of Zefram Cochrane will stand by the "Phoenix's" launch site (Captain Archer will have a miniature replica in his quarters aboard NX-01, in the alternate Enterprise timeline of the 2050s), and the "Phoenix" herself will be on display in the Smithsonian. The causality loop presented is a prime example of the Pogo Paradox [ST VIII, E 160, E 128, V 218]. Ensign Kim in 2374 will use the "Phoenix" and this incident in a trivia question aimed at Lt. Torres. Seven of Nine will know the answer, her memories from the Borg collective still intact [V 176]. Dulmer and Lucsly from 2373 conduct a PVR (post-temporal violation reconaissance) of the "Phoenix" launch site [SNW II]. Assuming they are not fully successful (Borg remnants in the Arctic and Cochrane's later accounts), this is probably a key factor in the foundations of the Enterprise Timeline. The Borg wreckage is probably also the source of a Borg virus which will remain inactive on Earth for centuries [E 149, V #24]. 05 April The Vanguard habitat has finally achieved self-sufficiency despite being cutoff from Earth [TLE #1]. 06 April Lily Sloan is suffering from amnesia and cannot remember the "Enterprise" and Borg encounter--deliberately induced by Dr. Crusher. Zefram Cochrane is apparently unaffected [GN 40]. According to Intendant Spock's theory in 2374, the "Mirror" universe is born during this period when events after First Contact begin to diverge. It is possibly the result of Cochrane's coin toss to decide whether or not to inform the Vulcans about the future Borg and "Enterprise" [GN 32, GN 40]. Note that the "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-E) does not directly return to her own place in space and time. Enroute, Captain Picard and the "Enterprise" officers have their first encounter with a group of mutants known as the X-Men from a parallel Earth. A villain named Kang the Conquerer is defeated [GN 31]. In an alternate timeline, the "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-E) is either unsuccessful in stopping the Borg or else fails to travel back in time to this year. Dr. Zefram Cochrane is prevented from launching the "Phoenix" and consequently the Vulcans disregard Earth. No United Federation of Planets is formed and by 2373 the Earth is home to 9 billion Borg, its atmosphere a poisonous mixture of methane, carbone monoxide, and fluorine [ST VIII]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The Vulcans will limit Earth's spaceflight progress drastically over the next century, delaying the formation of the U.F.P. and Earth's domination of local space. In this timeline, Dr. Cochrane will not disappear before 2119) [E 101]. A bottle of replicated Dom Perignon of this year's vintage will be shared between Ensign Kim and Khala in 2376 [V #20]. August The U.N.S.S. "Icarus" is the first Human vessel to reach Barnard's Star (despite the earlier, perhaps aborted attempt by the "Adameve") [STD2]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. A Romulan underground group is formed. Their purpose is to force the Romulan government to peacefully co-exist with other interstellar neighbors [TOS #27]. 2064 In the Enterprise Timeline: At Princeton, Zefram Cochrane mentions cybernetic monsters (the Borg) and time-travellers from the future (NCC-1701-D), which Captain Archer will acknowlege 89 years later [E 149]. The Skorr are a civilization of great warriors, vast armies, and military technology. The religious leader Alar will be the salvation and teacher of the Skorr, putting an end to their warlike ways. Upon Alar's death, the Skorr will make him immortal by recording his brain patterns in a piece of indurite sculpture: the "Soul of the Skorr" [Ji/a]. A Frenchman named Goimard unveils his vision for rebuilding war-wracked Earth. It will serve as a blueprint for the Magnia colony [GN 39]. July [reference stardate 0/6407] The "Franklin" series warp-driven message probes become operational. These small, unmanned probes have rudimentary astrogational equipment, and are capable of carrying a cargo of up to 0.1 metric tons in addition to several hundred recorded messages. These probes are later refitted with modern warp drives and used for the next three decades. A total of 380 are built [FASA]. In an alternate timeline: rapid improvements in warp drive technology results in the advanced "Verne" class ships. These cruisers are the most popular of the early warp spaceships, used for both interplanetary and interstellar missions. In an alternate timeline: The U.N.S.S. "Amity" will make the first historical Vulcan contact and carry the stranded Vulcan survivors back to their home world. These ships utilize 35:1 matter to antimatter fuel, have warp 2.7 capability, a complement of 112, and are armed with 8 forward lasers and 50 fusion torpedoes. The U.N.S.S. "Pioneer" (either a ship of this class or an offshoot similar in design) will make contact with numerous species and be the prototype for UESPA starships for the next 50 years, utilizing tri-warp field generators [SFC, STD2]. The Kzinti make one more attack on the Sol system. The Kzinti are once and for all defeated by Earth forces. Their Patriarchy is stripped down to a handful of planets by the Treaty of Sirius and they are confined to a spherical volume of space 50 light years in diameter. The Treaty of Sirius (and the later Treaty of Vega IX) also guarantees the multi-racial makeup of starship crews [SW/a, STM, EOM]. The 'temporary' consolidation of UESPA with the UN security forces becomes a necessary and permanent one, following the four Kzinti raids. The militaristic elements that characterize UESPA will diminish during the 22nd Century, largely through the influence of Vulcan technology and philosophy [EOM]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. Intensive archeological study of the Meztorien civilization begins [TOS #65]. Jason Nyere dies from an unspecified fever [GN 2]. 2065 In an alternate timeline: A disabled starship from the planet Vulcan is rescued by the Solar Fleet: 42 survivors including 4 wounded under the command of Captain Sparon. After a brief Earth stay they are returned to their home planet aboard the U.N.S.S. "Amity" ("Verne" class) cruiser, which rescued them, commanded by Captain Peter O'Brian and begin diplomatic relations. This is Earth's first official contact with the Vulcans [SFC, FASA, GN 2]. In the "Mirror" universe, first contact with Vulcan also occurs. A warrior race, the Vulcans nevertheless possess a startling intelligence. War breaks out instantly with heavy casualties on both sides including the loss of the warp drive ship I.S.S. "Bonaventure" [TBoT #14]. In an alternate timeline: After four years, a self-sufficient farming community is established on Centauri B II supporting a fully-equipped continuum-distortion research facility [GN 18]. The galactic survey cruiser S.S. "Valiant" (NCC-S1104), commanded by Captain Carlos Tarasco with First Officer Commander Amir Rashad, leaves Earth orbit. One of the first warp driven deep space starships, the "Valiant" carries a ship's complement of 89 and is armed with lasers and atomic missiles [GN 39]. The Keep Earth Human League (KEHL) of xenophobics is founded during this era on Earth [GN 16]. July The "Icarus" heads back to Earth. Not employing warp drive, there will be a 62 day time dilation shift [STD2]. The fourth-dimensional (second-level) nature of dilithium crystals is discovered. On Earth, a mad dilithium rush occurs when it is discovered that dilithium crystals have a dozen different three-dimensional physical configurations which can make them resemble common crystals. Many Earth museums become incredibly well-funded overnight simply by tearing apart their geology exhibits to find dilithium crystals which had been misident- ified as quartz for generations. It will be some time until the crystals are used to their full potential in warp drives [GN 7, TOS #68]. The Djanai settle their neighboring planet Inar--which later becomes unin- habitable via nuclear catastrophe, forcing them to reclaim Djana [GN 5]. The Rey begin space exploration in the hope of contacting other intelligent life forms [TOS #67]. About this time, Melody Sawyer, commander of the survey ship "Xeno," goes down with her ship after rescuing all hands following an engine room explosion [GN 2]. 12 November [reference stardate 0/6511.12] Another first contact occurs with the Vulcans when a "Franklin" series warp drive probe encounters a Vulcan colony world. As they have already developed the warp drive, Vulcan techniques substantially improve on the original design. The S.S. "Cochrane" will be the first Earth ship to establish contact with the planet on stardate 1135.7 [FASA, EOM]. 2066 The Ka'bu colonize an idyllic world subjected to regenerative metaphasic radiation. Their aging process is significantly slowed, making their people virtually immortal. They rename themselves the Ba'ku (meaning "the Peaceful"), reject technology, and return to a simpler way of life [ST IX]. The Mizarians are conquered. In the next 300 years they will be conquered five more times [TNG 166]. 2067 Earth's warp probe "Friendship 1" is launched. In three centuries it will have reached the Delta Quadrant and had an apocalyptic impact on an alien society [V 267]. The "Great Exodus" begins when the Totality is banished from the planet Alaj. They colonize the neighboring world Etolos [TNG #14]. The Bijani end their nomadic existence by settling on Bijan II and over the next three centuries they will transform this world into a near replica of their original homeworld. The Bijani Republic will be founded [STB]. A sublight nuclear waste ship is discarded by an unknown world. In three centuries it will reach Gamelan V [TNG 183]. The Saren contact the warring, pre-spaceflight planet Vemla. A trading agreement is established, providing the Vemlans with advanced technology, positronic microprocessors in particular [TNG #20]. The first Space Ark generation ship is built. Originally conceived as a huge interplanetary industrial spaceworks, its design flexibility was too narrow to keep pace with the rapidly evolving technology of the 21st Century. Instead it was cheaply purchased by a consortium of like-minded people who refitted it as a multi-generational colony ship. Ten such ships will be built and launched although only one of which (Terra Ten) is known to have survived [SFC]. The Earth ship "Dorren" (assuming it actually existed) will also be lost during this era. Captain Victor (Tucker) will be a 10th generation descendant inhabitant of the Mist in 2373 [TCT #3]. 2068, 01 January From the Pluto Research Station comes proof that we live in a pulsating universe, from senior astronomer Herbert Samuelson [SFC]. Diplomatic relations are established between Earth and Vulcan [GN 2]. July [reference stardate 0/6807] A delegation of Vulcan diplomats and scientists arrive on Terra to begin discussions of a formal alliance between Terra, Alpha Centauri, and Vulcan [FASA, SFC]. The last case of mind-rape is encountered and treated among the Ullians--until the 24th Century [TNG 212]. 2069 Ralph Seron makes the first advances on toroidal space-time distortion [ST IV]. The 100th anniversary of Man on the Moon is celebrated at the museum built on the site of the first landing [SFC]. The last emperor rules the Klingon Empire. Afterwards the Empire will be ruled by a High Council (though perhaps incorrectly referred to as being ruled by an emperor by non-Klingons?) [TNG 249]. 30 December After being swept to the rim of the galaxy by a magnetic storm, the S.S. "Valiant" makes contact with the Energy Barrier. Named 'Big Red,' the Barrier kills 6 crewmen and mutates Engineer Geirrod Agnarsson into a psionic super-being. After killing several security personnel, Captain Carlos Tarasco is forced to blow up the "Valiant" using the atomic missiles, after calling for all hands to abandon ship [GN 39]. 2070, February? Only 12 of the "Valiant's" escape pods make it clear of the starship's explosion. Proximity to the Barrier causes the evacuees to become psionically enhanced and by the time they achieve planetfall on a Class M world on the far side of the Barrier, they are telepathic and psycho- kinetic. They will found a beautiful city named Magnia on the isolated world [GN 39]. The Tau Ceti system is explored. Contact is made with the Kaferians, an insectoid race from Tau Ceti III (Kaferia), and trade relations are quickly established with Earth. Tau Ceti IV (Amber) will become the second Terran colony (with Sirius IX being the first, and not counting Centaurus IV) [STM, LOR, SFD]. Dax claims this was the last era s/he saw an old-style, non-antigrav wheelchair [DSN 426]. A brewery, founded on Pai in the Dragon Empire this era, will be briefly won by Commander Riker in 2370 [TNG #38]. June [reference stardate 0/7006] The first fusion-driven Space Ark is launched, manned by people dissatis- fied with sociopolitical and ecological conditions within the Sol system [FASA, SFC]. After three Optimum assassination attempts against him, Micah Brack (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal) intentionally disappears, leaving the bulk of his fortune to the Cochrane Foundation for the Study of Multiphysics. Rumors will place him on Mars (helping to draft the Fundamental Declaration of the Martian Colonies), on Altair IV (excavating the ruins of an alien civilization: the Krell) and on Earth (leading any one of a number of resistance cells in regions ruled by the Optimum) [GN 18, STM]. Tolian Soran, an El-Aurian Listener, is born during this era if not earlier [ST VII]. T'Sara is born during this era [GN 13]. A bottle of Vulcan Puert (eventually to come into Quark's possession by 2370) is of this era's vintage, or so Quark will claim [DSN 440]. [Y -45] The Mechad originate on Arretia, a world in a binary system. Arretia is a solitary world, extremely mechanized, where machines would soon control every process (Not to be confused with the planet Arret to be discovered by the "Enterprise" on stardate 4768.3 in 2264, i.e. Sargon's home world). The Arretians are a race of humanoids with a very advanced technology, and a well-developed social engineering. The petty squabbles among nations experienced by most planets early in their history are avoided almost entirely, and a global computer network permits the development of a government by referendum where every citizen could participate in nearly every decision--and in all legislative acts. Very little of the planetary resources have been expended to develop spaceflight. Instead, the Arretians concentrate their efforts on computers, automation, and artificial intelligence. By this year nearly every mundane, dangerous, and otherwise undesirable task is performed by machines, most often under the control of computers whose artificial intelligence routines are so advanced that they are fully sentient and self-aware. The self-aware artificial intelligences will increase greatly in numbers, capability, and responsibility during the next three decades. Artificial Intelligences (AIs) become so much a part of everyday life on Arretia that some become media personalities and many others are afforded honarary membership in certain technological, social, and scientific societies. Always the machines make life easier, safer, and more profit- able for the Arretians [SFB]. During this era on Krantin, the region near Jalkor is referred to only as 'farmland' even though it will become the riches mines on the planet in the next century [TNG #36]. This is the era during which Jarrovian style architecture is popular on Bajor [BB #1]. In the "Mirror" universe, mutual respect for each other's battle skills eventually creates order from chaos. A firm alliance between Earth and Vulcan is developed [TBoT #14]. 2071 A technological exchange with the Vulcans (currently working on a subspace communication system for their own fleet of science vessels) introduces Earth scientists to a new alloy (with the trade name Vulcanium) for use in subspace antenna coils. It will considerably increase signal fidelity, at least for frequencies in the kilohertz range [Inet3]. One of Frances Pickup's ancestors wins big in a casino during this era [TNG #45]. The S.S. "Valiant" (NCC-S1104) galactic survey cruiser is logged as missing near the edge of the galaxy isappears near. The ship's loss will be explained in nearly two centuries when the starship "Enterprise" recovers the ship's recorder-marker. The Energy Barrier at the rim of the galaxy influenced one member of the "Valiant's" crew, forcing the captain to destroy the ship. Unknown to the "Enterprise," however, a handful of survivors had escaped and settled on a Class M world beyond the Barrier. It will not be until 2333 that contact will be re-established [WNM, EOM, STM, GN 39]. At least in Track 'A,' the "Valiant's" unfortunate crew member was taken over by the disoriented Q, trapped within the Barrier's energy field and suffering from amnesia [GN 17]. April [reference stardate 0/7104] An economic alliance is declared between Vulcan, Terra and Alpha Centauri, and the first interstellar trade missions begin. Commercial space lanes with convenient transfer points are set up to encourage trade [FASA]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The "Conastoga" is launched from Earth to colonize Terra Nova, a planet located less than 20 light years distant, but a 9-year voyage [E 106]. In the Gamma Quadrant, the planet Meridian dimensionally shifts back into normal space for a brief period of time [DSN 454]. The 15-man MD1075 Multi-dock enters service. Used as a central receiving point for material transfer between starships and as a temporary drydock for vessel repair, 115 docks of this general series will be located along the more frequently traveled space routes in the years to come [SFC, STD2]. Another crewed vessel returns to the oceans of Europa [GN 40]. According to Commander Sisko in 2371, the last baseball game is played during this era [DSN 469]. During this era in the Delta Quadrant, an unnamed Hachai world is blasted into an asteroid field and stripped of metals for warship hulls for the Huchai-P'nir War. In 2371, Captain Janeway will explore an asteroid base with an away team shortly before joining the continuing war [V #3]. Also in the Delta Quadrant at this time, Veruna IV's star is "murdered" by the Sun-Eater's halted contraction caused by the Akerians' graviton beam link siphoning off the sun's energy. This guarantees the Akerians' access to the planet Blessing located within the concavity, but at the expense of the planet Veruna IV. Telarac, first warrior of the Empirical Exploratory Unit (under Emperor Iphus) oversees the event and records it for posterity [V #6]. This is also the estimated time of the launch of several "Intruder" class ships from the Andromeda (M31) galaxy. Long-range reconnaissance vessels staffed with robotic combat systems, they will first be observed around 2271 in our galaxy [SFB]. This is likely the period when the newly-joined legislator Lela Dax is tried on charges of treason and found not guilty. She violated the resolution of not contacting aliens when an L'Dira vessel takes up orbit over Trill. T'Pau of Vulcan pays them a visit. The council issues a formal reprimand that will remain on Dax's record throughout all of the symbiont's lifetimes [GN 38]. Dax makes the acquaintance of Professor Sterchak of Vulcan when he visits the Trill homeworld. Sterchak's principle states that any complex phenomenon which occurs only once indicates a high probability of sentient life [DSN #16]. Lela Dax is invited to Andevian II to spend a year teaching. She takes her family and husband Nareeya along (as the Trill race still lacks warp drive during this era). A plague strikes the world, killing hundreds of thousands before a treatment is found using herbs and minerals. Among the first to die is Milayn, Lela Dax's 12 year old daughter. Shortly after a cure is obtained an upheaval in the Andevian government blames Lela for bringing the plague to Andevian II, and she and her surviving family members are sent home. The planet is closed to all outsiders [DSN #20]. 2072 [reference stardate 0/7200] The Terrans have the last of their encounters with the Vegans [FASA]. The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. In the Delta Quadrant, Suspiria's array is constructed. A population of Ocampa are transported there. Their psychokinetic abilities and life spans will be enhanced, and by 2372 their population will reach 2,000 [V 126]. February [reference stardate 0/7202] The Orion colonial governments make first contact with the Klingon Empire in the Phillo'tok system. They cleverly conceal the real value of their location in space and their mineral wealth, however, avoiding Klingon dom- ination by convincing the Empire that the Orions have more to offer as independent allies. After a minor show of force, the Council assigns a figurehead Klingon governor to the Orion Colonies; he never actually at- tempts to exercise control, and his position is mostly that of a trade liaison. The average Orion is totally unaware that the colonies are 'officially' a Klingon protectorate. They do recognize a rich new market when they see one, and so start to trade with the Klingons. Meanwhile, the controlling Orion trade families remain watchful to assure that the Empire does not become too interested in Rigel's wealth [FASA]. June [reference stardate 0/7206] As a result of meetings with Vulcans and Alpha Centaurians, a detailed study is published on Terra strongly recommending a formal interstellar alliance between the three worlds [FASA]. The philosopher Q (Quinn) in imprisoned in a comet adrift in the Delta Quadrant by the Q Continuum for his death wish. He will be freed by the "Voyager" in three centuries [V 130]. October [reference stardate 0/7210] The tenth, and last, Space Ark is launched, complete with early transporter technology. Of all ten generation ships, only the passengers of this last ship will survive [FASA, Te/a]. The Kahrilites fight for the independence of a southern Vulcan district at about this time. They will be granted independence and their movement will quickly die [GN 26]. Interstat code becomes outdated around this era [Te/a]. 2073, January [reference stardate 0/7301] Commerical spacelanes are established between Vulcan, Terra, and Alpha Centauri [FASA]. Warp 1 is coined for the speed of light [ST VIII]. Yoshi journies to Vulcan as part of an exchange of scientists and agricultural experts. He will seek Vulcan citizenship and be granted a teaching fellowship at ShiKahr, never to return to Earth [GN 2]. Zefram Cochrane is quoted for saying "Don't try to be a great man, just be a man, and let history make its own judgements" [ST VIII]. Hera (492 Lyncis III) is colonized by unmodified Humans who believe in eugenics (before leaving Earth they were all carefully screened for genetic damage). The first colonists only number 2,000 [TNG #42]. 20 August [reference stardate 0/7308.20] First contact is made with the Tellarites. Under the command of Admiral Abel Niwen of the "Liberty" class U.N.S.S. "Bonhomme Richard," a fleet of ten ships in Terra's United Nations Space Force on patrol in the Sol system meets a single, intruding Tellarite ship. After an unusual con- frontation, the Tellarite commander accepts an offer of peaceful coexist- ence between the two races. Terran contact with the planet Tellar (61 Cygni V) will be by the U.S.S. "Earickson" and will throw the planet into panic, nearly destroying their economy. A worldwide broadcast shows a benevolent meeting between Captain Harland Anders and the Tellarite monarch Gartov. This incident is an early inspiration for the Prime Directive [FASA, SFC, TWF]. In the Delta Quadrant, a Trevin ship crashes on Draanis IV [SNW]. In the "Mirror" universe, the first contact with the Tellarites also occurs. They employ the "Three Billy Goats Gruff" tactic, offering the location of the Rigel Trading Planets (Rigel II and IV) in exchange for imperial immunity [TBoT #14]. The "Glenn" class space buses are retired from service [SFC]. December [reference stardate 0/7312] Emperor Karvan of the Klingon Empire orders the destruction of the Jaak, a semi-reptilian servitor race of telepaths, because he finds them too untrustworthy. A power struggle results, with Karvan caught in the middle. Finally, the Emperor is slain in single combat by General Kagga, a respected military leader holding commissions in both the ground forces and the Imperial Navy. Kagga's prestige gains him the throne--for exactly one hour after which he is executed for treason. There will be five weak Emperors chosen and removed in the next 25 years, and many of the recently resumed colonization efforts again fall idle [FASA]. 2074 Production begins on the Cochrane Interstellar Express Model 7 (CIE-07). A 20-crew, warp 3.25 capacity civilian transport, the CIE-07 is one of the last complete starships produced by Cochrane Industries before their abandonment of commercial starship design in favor of supplying starship components to ship construction yards. 50 will be produced over the next 3 years [Inet5]. Sluggo Cola becomes famous with its slogan in the Ferengi Alliance. The beverage might have been first introduced during this era [DSN 547]. 17 April [reference stardate 0/7404.17] The first successful test of warp radio between Pluto and Terra makes interstellar communication practical for the first time, allowing com- munication in weeks instead of years between nearby star systems. Transmissions are at 64 times the speed of light. Inauguration ceremonies are held at the Farpluto Transmitting Platform (Bela Abruzzi, United Nations Representative), Outer Eridani Transmitting Platform (T'Pau, Vulcan Academy of Sciences Representative), and the Centauri Transmitting Platform (Zormer Ganderane, Alpha Centauri Representative) [FASA, SFC]. Molly O'Brien arrives from 2374 on the planet Golana. In one timeline she will be shortly urged to return through the portal by her 18 year old self. In another timeline she remains abandoned for a decade before being retrieved by Chief O'Brien [DSN 548]. A war of independence is fought on the planet Om in the Delta Quadrant [TCT #4]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. During this period, the Pinnaar Domain settles a colony on Kentarr V [LUG]. 2075 The Optimum Movement triumphs in the elections on Earth. The Royal Family goes into hiding as the Optimal Republic of Great Britain is established. In the United States, the Constitution is suspended [GN 18]. In the Delta Quadrant, the Moneans discover and colonize their ocean world [V 203]. Synthococcus Novae, a bacillus strain, is created by accident on Tiburon (Omega Fornacis III) [MRM, WEd]. The first small interstellar scouts, the "Franklin" class enter service. Only a crew of four is required on these small warp driven ships [SFC]. The "Columbus" class explorers are phased-out as warp driven ships enter service [SFC]. The U.S.S. "Lynx" (NCC-4600) timeship, on her seventh mission, explores the legends of a black hole in the Gamma Hydra sector [LTP]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. Commander Saavdra orders the forced evacuation of a Nakan colony in the Delta Quadrant. All the civilians are murdered. A synaptic transmitter memorial obelisk will be erected [V 234]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Vanik enters the Vulcan Space Service [E 108, TNG #70]. 29 November [reference stardate 0/7511.29] First contact with the Andorians nearly ends in disaster when an Andorian starship fires on a Terran exploratory vessel. Terra prepares for war, but cooler heads on Vulcan convince Terran leaders to negotiate with the growing Andorian Empire [FASA]. 2076 The Optimum Movement's Emergency Measures Act goes into effect [GN 18]. Earth's first unmanned, computer guided, interplanetary ships (cargo carriers) begin transporting raw materials and other freight, propelled by advanced fusion drives. The "Aquarius" class is among this series of automated bulk transports, propelled by Vickers G2 fusion drive [SFC, STD2]. Armus IX faces a violent epidemic which leaves one-quarter of the planet's population dead. It will take two generations for the world to get itself back on course [G #3]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Bernadette Fuller is born [E 6]. A gIntaq spear, forged during this period, will become the property of General Talak's house by the late 24th Century [IKSG #2]. October [reference stardate 0/7610] The Klingons withdraw their figurehead governor from the Orion worlds, beginning a period of benign neglect. Conflict has heated up between the Romulans and Klingons along their common border (though no war is actually declared), leaving the Empire no time for an area it perceives as only marginally useful. Klingon trading vessels become rare in Orion space, with the Orions using their own vessels to conduct most of the trade in war materials with the Klingons. The Orions claimed that this would free Klingon vessels from war efforts. Their real reason for suggesting the policy is to rid their space of the Klingon presence in order to build their own military more effectively without tipping the Empire to their actual strength [FASA]. 2077, March [reference stardate 0/7703] The First Alpha Centauri Conference preserves interstellar peace when Vulcan diplomats convince Andor that it has nothing to gain and everything to lose by fighting Terra and her allies. Andor joins the informal alliance [FASA]. In the "Mirror" universe, the Alpha Centauri Conference convenes as Vulcan, Andor, Tellar, and Earth discuss the best strategy for invading the Rigel system [TBoT #14]. Production ends on the CIE-07 ships [Inet5]. "Parr" class interplanetary tugs end their service lives [SFC]. 2078, January [reference stardate 0/7801] The United Nations Space Forces "Messier" class cruiser becomes oper- ational. This class is the first to be equipped with the newly developed particle beam cannon. Refitted for combat duty in the Romulan War, the "Messier" class will see extensive action in that conflict. A total of 875 will be built. This becomes the last entirely Earth built major ship series. These 93-man ships are the first to have integrated Earth-alien crews, with advanced first generation warp drive engines (Hastings G12P3 engines using 20:1 matter/antimatter mix, yielding a maximum warp 2.9), 4 forward lasers, 2 particle beam cannons, and 55 fusion torpedoes. This is the first class equipped with warp communication capabilities. The U.N.S.S. "Pollux" (UESPA 19) will be the most famous ship of this class, seeing extensive action during the Romulan War. At the formation of the U.F.P. Star Fleet Command will order additional ships of this class until Federation-designed ships come on-line [FASA, SFC, STD2]. May [reference stardate 0/3805] Harmon Axelrod, first Secretary General and President of the Federation Council, is born [FASA, SFC]. 21 June Zefram Cochrane finally returns to the Sol system, attending a scientific conference on the Moon where he meets Monica Burke (grand-daughter of John Burke), who will be his future wife. Cochrane then briefly travels to London (the Optimal Republic of Great Britain) where he becomes involved with a resistance movement at Battersea Stadium, escaping from (and disfiguring) Colonel Adrik Thorsen. Cochrane and the Burkes flee to the Moon and eventually return to Centauri B II. As of this date there are 33 self-sufficient Human colonies on 10 extrasolar Class M worlds. When Thorsen reaches age 80 he will make use of Grigari nanotechnology to extend his life span [GN 18]. At the height of Earth's Third World War, colonists depart Earth aboard a warp driven sleeper ship. They will settle the water world Okeanos (Eris Eris V), and form a genetically engineered society credited to Khan Noonian Singh [TOS #66]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Victor Brodesser is born around this time [E #5]. "Wayne" class scouts are decommissioned [SFC]. 2079 United Earth is temporarily un-unified as the Post-Atomic Horror reaches its peak on Earth [TNG 101]. The "Wanderer," the first L5 Earth structure, departs Sol system. Essentially a sublight generation ship with fusion drive, contact will be lost and the vessel assumed to be destroyed [ON 15]. 27 July [reference stardate 0/7907.27] Terran ships make contact with the Orion Colonies in the Rigel system after learning about their existence from Tellarite traders. The U.F.P.'s electronics and space metals are discovered to be more advanced than many others. Captain Lorenzo Malfatti of the U.N.S.S. "Marco Polo" ("Merchant" class) conducts the first trading on the Rigel Trading Planet [FASA]. In the "Mirror" universe, the invasion of the Rigel Trading Planets occurs. It is met with strong resistance, resulting in the slaughter of every Rigellian on the two planets. The accumulated radiation on the "conquered" worlds makes life impossible there for the next two centuries [TBoT #14]. The WP174 Work Pod enters service, having fusion-warp propulsion and able to carry up to 6 people [SFC]. The "Magellan" class spaceliners end their service lives, except for the class ship [SFC, STD2]. 2080 The "Cosmos" series of stellar survey ships begin research into nearby stars, with complements of 100 and 1st generation warp drive. The later "Huey" class scouts will be based upon a similar design, though considerably shorter in length, with Omnidyne JP-2 dual warp nacelles and mission-adaptable with numerous sensor pallets [SFC, STD2]. The "Odyssey" DY-700 introduces the fourth generation Spinner [Inet13]. The U.N.S.S. "Fisher" ("Companion" class escort) is decommissioned from regular service, along with her sister ships, but is renovated and serves as the Official Interplanetary Carrier for the Secretary General of the United Nations [SFC]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Terra Nova is colonized by the "Conestoga" commanded by Captain Mitchell, a colony less than 20 light years from Earth [E 6]. Around this time, the Denebians of Deneb V colonize Deneb II [STSC]. 2081 In the "Mirror" universe, the "Napoleon" series of galactic probes are launched from Earth [TBoT #14]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Terra Nova is struck by an asteroid. The radioactive fallout creates a cloud in the northern hemisphere. Only the children manage to adapt, becoming underground dwellers. Nothing is ever heard from the colony until the "Enterprise's" voyage in 2151 [E 6]. October [reference stardate 0/8110] The first joint scientific project between Terra, Alpha Centauri, and Vulcan shows tangible benefits when the first of a new series of "Milky Way" research probes are launched from these three worlds [FASA]. 2082, April [reference stardate 0/8204] A series of meetings takes place on Vulcan, attended by delegates of the five major spacefaring governments. This attempt to establish a single, unifying government fails to receive popular support because its primary goals and policies are not adequately defined. Diplomats agree to work on defining the roles and responsibilities of the new government [FASA]. The "Cosmos" class 100-man star survey ships enter service [SFC]. June [reference stardate 0/8206] The last of the "Milky Way" research probes are launched [FASA]. Colonel Steven Richey dies on Theta VIII in the alien "Hotel Royale" simulacrum, the last of the S.S. "Charybdis" [TNG 138]. 2083 Epsilon rays are first detected when the baffle plate is torn off an old "Woden" class freighter during a passage through a comet's radioactive tail. Primary epsilon rays are created when delta rays bounce off an ionizing cloud at the edge of a planet's atmosphere (such as an ozone layer) in such a manner that the elecromagnetic radiation produced has a helical rather than wave nature. Naturally-occuring epsilon rays will later be discovered on a satellite orbiting the star Cepheus in the Arachna region: the crystalline formations native to this planet having the effect of plane-polarizing primary epsilon waves with the resulting emission of spiroid (single spiral) epsilon waves, causing the compression of the DNA helix. Epsilon radiation will later be found to be the byproduct of tetrion reactors, such as that used by the Caretaker's Array in the Delta Quadrant [MRM, Te/a, V 229]. The first Earth-alien starship crews reflects Terra's increasing interaction with alien cultures, as demonstrated by the U.N.S.S. "Pollux's" Human Captain Shu Tse Sum and Vulcan communications officer, Supak [SFC]. The "Keller" class ambulance vessels are decommissioned [SFC]. 2084 The "Ceres" expedition is lost. They are later believed to have founded the Ten Tribes of Capella IV [STM, ST 3, TWF]. Note that another possibly lost ship, crewed by Alpha Centaurians, may have colonized Zeta Bootis III (Neural) during this time period [PLW, TWF]. "Edison" class 58-man interstellar research ships (also known as the DY-1000 series) begin gathering new information on antimatter in the interstellar void. Designed as extra-solar probe ships, this class has inadequate shielding and speed to transit the oort cloud at the edge of the Sol system and therefore never leaves the solar system [SFC, STD2]. Molly O'Brien, living alone for a decade on Golana, is finally retrieved by her father in 2374--in one timeline [DSN 548]. 2085, August [reference stardate 0/8508] An unknown disease spreads through Terra's 200-man research base on Pluto, leaving no survivors. The disease is later linked to a contaminated souvenir brought in by a careless Orion trader. This is the first unpleasant incident between Terrans and Orions, and helps to set the tone for future relations [SFC, FASA, TWF]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. The "Assist" class space tower, 20-man, warp driven vessels enter service [SFC]. 2086 A feud starts between the Lornak and Tralesta clans on Acamar III [TNG 157]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 2087, 31 March The S.S. "Ark" (UESPA 15), yet another sublight generation ship variant, is launched from Mars on a heading for Tau Ceti with a crew of 600 [STD2]. The beginnings toward a United Federation of Planets is taken, and possibly the first call for a United Federation is made. The first Babel Interplanetary Conference is held and Tatiana Bilash is one of the elder statepersons present [GN 2, FASA, SFC]. The stardate dating system is established [GN 2, SFC, FASA]. Note that in an alternate timeline, the United Federation of Planets is indeed formed. Technological progress accelerates and key events over the next 200 years is crunched down into little more than a century [SFC, FASA]. 2088 In the Enterprise Timeline: T'Pol is born [E 176]. 2089 Zefram Cochrane takes his last interstellar voyage [Mt, STM]. In the "Mirror" universe, Zefram Cochrane, plagued by guilt for placing faster-than-light travel in Joachim's hands, flees into deep space [TBoT #14]. Production begins on the SLM-1 (Standard Light Merchant-1) "Starbus" class freighter. Approximately 200 will be produced. One of Earth's first commercial freighters to enter service after the invention of warp drive, carrying complements of 33 and possessing warp 3.2 capacity [Inet5]. The "Triton" class is built around this time [Inet13]. Earth vessels encounter the Vegan Tyranny. The decisive actions of the S.S. "Cochrane" and S.S. "Krushchev" cruisers prevent a major interstellar war [EOM, ST 2]. This is roughly the era of the dawn of a galaxy-wide revolt. In the unspecified Tholian Galaxy, scientists of the Seltorian subject race stumble upon a shield cracker wave pattern that will disrupt webs. The Seltorians quickly develop this into a weapon known as the Web Breaker, in secret. These units are produced in mass quantities at Seltorian shipyards, within the next decade, and installed aboard Seltorian war- ships. The Tholians will discover their activities a decade too late, and a galaxy-wide Seltorian Revolution will last only a few years [SFB]. 2090 The "Hermes" DY-800 spacecraft is launched [Inet13]. The "Monticello" class cargo carriers are decommissioned [SFC]. 2091 In the Enterprise Timeline: Around this time, Elson is born in the Denari system [E #6]. 2092 More than 30 years after the invention of warp drive, UESPA maintains the thought that warp drive is economically not possible for passenger ships. With the DY-series still in production, the DY-245 is launched with 5th generation ion drive and Lockheed Mark III inertial dampeners. This class will consist of 7 vessels with crew complements of 20 and up to 95 passengers [Inet9]. The U.E.S. "Hernan de Soto" charts the water world Okeanos (Eris V) while making a side-trip to do a close-range study of a pulsar 25 light years distant, during the First General Survey. The primary is officially named Joan-Marie's Star, after the ship's navigator [TOS #66]. Production begins on the "Bireme" class cruiser, and it will continue intermittently for 10 years with a total of 7 vessels being built. The "Bireme" is an attempt to create a dual-purpose starship combining the far-ranging exploration ability of the "Valiant" with the armed might of a warship. The result, a warp 3.2 capacity, 44 crew, vessel will be a satisfactory compromise but with her performance hindered by the limited understanding of warp dynamics. Armed with 2 forward lasers, the "Bireme" class will serve as UESPA's flagships for over 50 years [Inet5]. The Falorians regain spaceflight capability after being abandoned by their former Huanni masters. Only they know that there are rich and deep deposits of nearly pure dilithium crystals on Huan [GN 47]. Montcalm Daystrom is born on Centauri B II. He will grow up to be Zefram Cochrane's personal assistant [GN 18]. 2093 The "Liberty" class is decommissioned [SFC]. Around this time, a rabbit fur sporran enters the Scott family. It will be passed on from generation to generation, eventually forming part of Montgomery Scott's formal dress uniform in the 23rd Century [GN 47]. In the Enterprise Timeline: A Delphic Expanse race begins the search for a cure to the Lokek mutagenic virus [E 155]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Coridan III becomes warp capable [STSC]. 2094 The Siemens-Bell consortium builds Argus, a 800-megawatt subspace transmitter/receiver, outside Berlin to provide real-time communication (or at least with acceptable delays) with spacecraft within the Sol system [Inet3]. 2095 Sarpk becomes famous on Vulcan for his Vulcan lyrettes [TM]. The Earth colony ship makes planetfall on Okeanos (Eris V) [TOS #66]. The "Verne" class cruisers and "Amity" shuttles are decommissioned [SFC]. The "Franklin" class interstellar scouts are decommissioned [SFC]. 2096 Rudimentary subspace technology is developed during this era [V 150]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. 2097 The groundwork for the United Federation of Planets is layed out in San Francisco on Earth. The Second History alternate timeline begins when Romulan androids from 2264 A.D. assassinate Dr. Palmer and his two associates. As a result, the prospace exploration faction loses much of its status. After several years Earth begins to exhaust its natural resources and its nations begin fighting among themselves until the environment is almost totally destroyed [TOS #24]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The Vulcans lay claim to the planet Paan Mokar (Weytahn), a Class D planet of strategic value. The Vulcans remove the Andorian colonists by force [E 141]. On Vemla, the first androids are constructed, designed as military hardware [TNG #20]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 2098 The MD1075 series multi-docks end their service lives as do the WP174 work pods [SFC]. Jean-Jacques Boucher is born [GEC+]. This is roughly the era of a galaxy-wide revolt in an unspecified galaxy. The revolt is against the Tholians, a high-temperature crystalline race of dictators who had been overlords of their galaxy for centuries. The subject races are successful, overthrowing the Tholians and forcing them out of their home galaxy. Among the subject races who rose up and over- threw them are the Seltorians, a semi-intelligent (possibly genetically- engineered) race of beings who served as Tholian auxiliaries and lead the revolt. After the revolution is complete, the Seltorians simply replace the Tholians as masters of the galaxy-wide empire. The Seltorian Suzerainty establishes the Seltorian Tribunal, a war crimes commission charged with finding and destroying the remaining Tholians who escaped. They will track down most of the fleeing Tholians to a small satellite galaxy near their home galaxy and smash them before assembling a counter- revolutionary strike force. However, several other Tholian groups had escaped (at least toward) nearby galaxies. Some Tholians migrate towards our galaxy, bringing along their planet/provincial capital in a small Dyson sphere (by means unknown). They will arrive here around 2187. Several other groups also depart the galaxy to come to ours. One of these is based on the former 312th Battle Fleet, which gathers several other ships and Tholians during the flight. The ships of this fleet are referred to as "Neo-Tholians" or "New Tholians" even though they are con- siderably older than the original Tholians, and will arrive in our galaxy circa 2288. Seltorian hive ships of incredible size are assembled and sent on long voyages to many different galaxies (including Andromeda and our own Milky Way). The Seltorian commander Brzk'Girn's hive ship will reach our galaxy in 2292 [SFB]. 2099 The U.E.V. "Teitron" class deep space explorer is first launched. At 110 meters in length and a crew complement of 93, this vessels has limited warp 1.9 capacity via 2 first generation warp nacelles. Only 4 vessels will comprise this class [Inet13]. 2100 The Synthococcus immunization is developed by John Pearce [MRM]. A network of subspace relay stations is established throughout the Sol system. By correlating the received signals, the range of communications can be increased to 2 light years [Inet3]. On Earth, the Centenary Conference looks at what the 22nd century will bring. Authorities trace the evolution of propulsion, communications, and electronics and the development of political and economic alliances. Other speakers look to the future with forecasts ranging from the pro- phetic to the short-sighted [SFC, TWF]. The DY-900 "Asgard" spaceship, with a Topaline-based life support system, is launched [Inet13]. This is the era of the European Hegemony: a loose political alliance on Earth and the beginnings of a world government [TNG 144]. The poet Radolph Na comes from this century [V #9]. Liam Dieghan is also from this era. He will be the founder of the Neo-Transcendentalist Movement, advocating a return to a simpler life in harmony with nature [TNG 144]. Josephina Pentangeli, a conceited opera diva, also comes from the 21st Century. The "Voyager's" holographic doctor will consult her simulacrum on the holodeck in 2373 [V 149]. Early 22nd Century Western neo-classical symphonies will influence the dominant music on Tyrtaeus II [TOS #83]. Sometime during this century, the Quadros I probe of the Gamma Quadrant will map the ternary Idran system, and run a hydrogen-alpha spectral analysis on this star located some 70,000 light years from Bajor. The wormhole from the Alpha to Gamma Quadrants discovered in the 24th Century opens near the Idran system [DSN 401]. 2101 The Earth-Vulcan Cultural Exchange begins. Many new treatments and techniques in the field of medical science result. Zefram and Monica Cochrane take part in one of the first diplomatic missions to a colony world established by the Vulcans. Zefram Cochrane unconditionally turns over all of his warp drive research. Even at this early date, Vulcans are referred to as Vulcanians and their homeworld is referred to as Vulcanis [MRM, GN 18]. June The S.S. "Ark" (UESPA 15) reaches Tau Ceti. Due to damage suffered during an ion storm, planetary surveys conducted show no planets capable of sup- porting Human life. The entire vessel is disassembled and survival domes are built on a low gravity moon in orbit around the first planet [STD2]. 2102 Archaria III is settled by a Human sect of religious fundamentalists called the Brotherhood [TNG #51]. Production ends on the "Bireme" class cruisers [Inet5]. The "Teitron" class U.E.V. "Sean Jeffrey Christopher" is launched [Inet13]. The RT-1200 class enters service. Successor to the RT-800 class and the second class in the RT-series, these ships use primitive warp coils as their main propulsion. The RT-1200 has 3 completely exposed coils yielding a maximum warp capacity of 3. Not very efficient, after the RT-1600 "Declaration" class (successor to the RT-1200) development of these ships will be cancelled. With its massive size of over 560 meters (necessary to protect the passengers and crew from the dangerous radiation produced by the coils) it is easily the biggest ship of its time. Secondary propulsion is provided by 6th generation low-power ion drives. Only 4 ships will comprise this class, each with a complement of 210 [Inet9]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Soval will not fire another weapon for at least half a century [E 141]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Kolos becomes an advocate for the tribunal [E 145]. The S.S. "Hokule'a" is launched on a deep space exploration mission to the Ficus sector, a DY-500-C ship commanded by Melinda Snodgrass [TNG 144]. 2103 In the Enterprise Timeline: The Class J cargo ship E.C.S. "Horizon" is constructed. The engine is designed by Zefram Cochrane [E 146]. Mars is (re?)colonized by Humans from Earth. Most likely this is con- nected with Mars' independence from the British "Three World Empire." An acrylic image on black velvet, inspiration for the flag of the 22nd Century's Martian Colony, from this period will be auctioned off on DS9 in 2373 by Quark [V 120, GN 25, FRS, DSN 523]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Around this time in the Denari (128 Cole) system, Vox 4 is mined for iron and heavy metals. Its interior becomes honeycombed with mining tunnels [E #5]. [Y -12] The self-aware AIs begin to lobby for recognition of their sentience and rights as free-willed creatures. There is surprisingly little opposition to this among the enlightened Arretian population, and so self-aware AIs are given full citizenship, and eleven years later will be given the right to vote in referendum. In recognition of these rights, the machines will exercise their freedom to procreate and create tremendous numbers of new self-aware AIs. However, this will not significantly change the number of machines; most self-aware AIs "exist" within and between the global com- puter network. However, it will not be long before artificial citizens greatly outnumber the organic Arretians. The organics rarely feel threat- ened by this, however, for without exception every AI's motivation is the health, safety, and luxury of the living citizenry. Of course, there is wide variation in opinion, both among the machines and among the organics, as to the best expression of this motivation; even very similar AIs have different personalities and therefore different ways of fulfilling their purposes for existence [SFB]. 2104 The U.E.V. "Helix" ("Teitron" class) is launched [Inet13]. A warp-driven Earth colony ship departs Earth. It will colonize Nova Empyrea in the Campana Sector, a world of controlled genetics [TOS #72]. 2105 The "Lafayette" starliner colonizes New Paris [EOM]. The Redjac entity kills eight women in the Martian Colonies [WF]. An armed patrol/escort version of the CIE-07 is introduced and used by UESPA's Space Defense Force for the next 30 years [Inet5]. 'The Starship's Medicine Chest and First Aid in Space' is published for the first time [MRM]. John Burke charts TNC (T'Pel's New Catalog) 671-53609, calling it the Mandylion Rift [GN 48]. "Long" class barges are decommissioned [SFC]. The V.K. "Yuri Gagarin" DY-732 ship, commanded by Winrich Kolbe, is launched on a colonization mission to the Ficus sector [TNG 144]. 2106 The "Teitron" class U.E.V. "Lomar" is launched [Inet13]. The Susuru colonize Okeanos (Eris V) not knowing of the Human colony [TOS #66]. In 2372, Captain Sisko will work out a holosuite program featuring the Brooklyn Dodgers of this year [DSN #17]. Abraham Dannon is born [FASA]. 2107 Naja is born on Dalzell [ON 16]. The unmanned interplanetary cargo carriers introduced in 2076 end their service [SFC]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. 2108 UESPA rescue craft arrive in the Tau Ceti system and remove the 418 survivors of the S.S. "Ark" (UESPA 15). The survival domes will remain and in time will be visible to the future Starbase 12 [STD2]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. War breaks out between the Susuru and the Human colonists on the water world Okeanos (Eris V) [TOS #66]. 2109 The Human settlers on Archaria III encounter Peladian settlers who had colonized the planet almost simulateously. After a series of small wars, as the two sides got to know each other, peaceful relations and coexistance will begin. With the increasing agricultural importance of Archaria III their differences will largely be put aside in favor of economic cooperation [TNG #51]. 2110 The DY-1000 "Voyager" fifth generation Spinner drive craft exceeds the speed of light. Later this decade it will be followed by the "Brittania" DY-1100 [Inet13]. The DY-245 class is upgraded with warp engines. These primitive engines work on fusion power and require smaller directional nacelles to change course. Maximum speed is warp 2.2 [Inet9]. Around this time, Halaylah's artist's colony on Atropos has fallen. The Devil's Heart will remain buried within her tomb until 2368 [GN 13]. 2111 Praxiteles Timshel and his group settles the planet Timshel. After the Landing, there is a big population surge and then a die-off: from 1500 to one million in a century. The colony will build a way of life focused on thought, discussion, creativity, and art [TOS #80]. In the Enterprise Timeline, Jonathan Archer is born in upstate New York [E #1, E 161]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Gralik Durr begins running a kemocite production facility in the Delphic Expanse [E 159]. 2112 Earth and Alpha Centauri are linked via subspace relay networks [Inet3]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Border incursions begin between the Vulcans and Andorians [E 141]. April At the Lazy Eight Ranch in Micah Township on Centauri B II, Monica Cochrane dies--assassinated by Colonel Adrik Thorsen. Thorsen then sets off a matter-antimatter explosion at the foundation. Zefram Cochrane decides to flee to the Stapledon Center (Wolf 359) aboard his warp 4 yacht the "Bonaventure II" [GN 18]. The service life of "Assist" class space towers comes to an end [SFC]. May After 40 days alone in space aboard the "Bonaventure II," Cochrane encounters the Companion, an intelligent entity composed of ionized gas. The Companion rejuvenates 87 year old Cochrane and terraforms Gamma Canaris N (Planetoid 527) to suit him [GN 18]. Zefram Cochrane is reported missing [Mt, STM]. Following the disappearance of Zefram Cochrane, the planet Cochrane I (Zeta Riguli VII) is settled by Humans and Alpha Centaurians. Rich in dilithium and radioactives, Cochrane I will quickly become a thriving industrial planet, hosting the central administrative center for the U.F.P.'s Department of Colonization and numerous subsidiary agencies and organizations [FASA]. 2113 Poverty, disease, and war are gone from Earth. Contact with the Vulcans and other extraterrestrials is partly responsible and Cochrane's warp drive breakthrough [ST VIII]. In the Enterprise Timeline: United Earth is founded [STSC]. The Dakaalans launch a trio of unmanned probes in the hopes of contacting alien life. Their planet is undergoing global seismic events, ultimately resulting in its destruction within one year. However, many of the inhabitants will survive within the system's asteroid belt. In order to combat long-term radiation exposure, their people are genetically modified [TNG #70]. The U.E.V. "Teitron" class ship is lost [Inet13]. The Tellarite composer Fronch writes organ music during this period. This is also the era during which Orion slavers kidnap an aquatic race. They escape with a ship and stolen technology to the lifeless waterworld Pacifica [SNW II]. The Cicada star system (Sector 4423) is briefly explored. Over the next 150 years, a ship will disappear in this region exactly every 27.346 years [LS/a, Log 2]. 2114 A cure is found for hyperthyroidism [TOS #56]. 2115 Under UESPA contract, the "Orlando" class transport is produced. Based upon the "Monticello" class cargo carrier, these in-system transports are propelled by General Space Corp. fusion thrusters [STD2]. The "Marco Polo" encounters the Galactic Maelstrom, henceforth known as 'Polo's Bolos': twin black holes in motion [ON 15]. 2116 The U.N.S.S. "Magellan" is decommissioned and converted to a hospital ship which will serve an even longer life in the Sol system [STD2]. 2117 The RT-1200 class is phased out [Inet9]. 2118, September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. 2119 Peter Lauritson commands the S.S. "Tomobiki" RT-2203 vessel on a deep space exploration mission of the Ficus sector [TNG 144]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Dr. Zefram Cochrane performs a dedication ceremony for the Warp 5 Complex. Cochrane and Henry Archer will work together on the engine which will enable travel at 100x faster than the present [E 101]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 2120 Earth and Vulcan are linked via subspace relay stations [Inet3]. Production ends on the DY-245 class ships [Inet9]. The S.S. "Seattle" commanded by Wendy Neuss (NAR 18834) is launched on an A.D.R. looping mission to the Ficus sector [TNG 144]. The H.M.S. "Lord Nelson," DY-500-B ship, commanded by Young Jae Kim is launched on a deep space exploration mission to the Ficus sector [TNG 144]. The DY-1200 "Declaration" is launched during this decade [Inet13]. The "Cosmos" class star survey ships are decommissioned [SFC]. Hanif Wafiyy is born on Vanguard [TLE #1]. 2121 The U.E.V. "Helix" is refitted [Inet13]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Young Jonathan Archer finishes a model of a warp ship [E 101]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Charles "Trip" Tucker III is born [E #6]. The wreckage of the century-old "Nautilus" submersible is recovered from Europa. The recording of the ship's operation monitors are intact [GN 40]. 2122 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Ageron tries to forge an alliance with Vulcan. 109 Vulcan agents are altered to infiltrate their society, not all will return [E 133]. 2123 The "Galley" ("Bireme" class cruiser) suffers from explosive decompression after being hit by a missile [Inet5]. 27 November Captain Walter Granger, commanding the S.S. "Mariposa" (NAR 7678, a modified DY-500 vessel with Yoyodyne pulse fusion drive) departs Sol system (from the Baikonur Cosmodrome). The ship's First Officer is Snodgrass, the Chief Engineer is Winrich Kolbe. The cargo manifest consists of 225 Yoshimitsu computers, 5 monitor beacon satellites, 700 cellular commlinks, 50 spinning wheels, cattle, chickens, and pigs. The vessel will colonize the Ficus Sector's Mariposa and Bringloid V worlds [TNG 144]. Si Cwan's royal line ascends to rule the Thallonian Empire [NF #1]. 2124 The first Federation congress meets. The Vulcan delegation introduces a referendum on Federation-wide Warrantorship [TOS #25]. The U.E.V. "Lomar" is refitted [Inet13]. [Y 1] The Jindarian GRG and GLG ground bases, frigates (FF, FFC, FFS, FFT, FFP), destroyers (DD, DDC, DDT, DDP, DMS), light cruisers (CL, CLT, CLC), heavy cruiser, heavy battlecruiser, and dreadnought enter service. On the Far Side of the galaxy, Mechad machines are given the right to vote. Equipment available for prime teams includes: the battle lantern, collapsible ladder, combat knife, grenade launcher, flash grenade and fragmentation grenade, field stretcher, climbing pads and climbing rope, Federation marine dress sabre, inertial locator, rations, standard issue throwing knife, standard issue uniform, field pack, field dressing kit, laser weaponry, medkit (basic and advanced), nutroboost, remote sensor unit, smoke grenades, stealth grapnel, transponder/locator, light field armor, heavy field armor (until Y 106), monocorder, Mark I universal tran- slator, damage control kit, electronic binoculars, emergency thermal blanket, personal stylus pad, shock glove, vision enhancement goggles, and melee weapons [SFB]. Development begins on the experimental "Leap" class at T'ndaris Star Vessels Ltd. at Vulcan. A joint Earth-Vulcan development, it features a crew complement of 60 and mechanically rotating warp nacelles in an outer ring. The second ship of the class, the S.S. "Jumper," will be destroyed resulting in a non-rotating assembly, with the outer ring used to store additional science equipment [Inet13]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Leana is born [E 120]. 2125, 04 April In the Enterprise Timeline: Alana Marie Hart is born in Lake Armstrong on Luna [E #3]. The Federation Era begins. Over a hundred people, accompanied by staffs totaling more than a thousand assistants, begin to draft the Articles of Federation of the U.F.P. on Babel (Wolf 424) [MRM, TOS #6, TCT #4]. Vulcan Fleet Commander Savaj, commanding the "V'Kreeth," opens up a whole quadrant of space and single-handedly attempts to keep Vulcan from joining in forming the United Federation of Planets [TOS #5]. Note that when the Vulcans who opposed the U.F.P.'s ambitious exploration plans are rebuffed, the Symmetrist movement will begin. The Symmetrists will view the interference in galactic ecology of worlds as a crime, and they will oppose terraforming of life-bearing worlds. At first a loosely-knit academic group, committed to compiling the data necessary to prove their case to the Federation Council, the Symmetrists will later align with other scientists on other worlds in the decades to come [GN 26]. Nanotechnology makes matter compilers cheap and affordable, mostly in the Vulcan and Andorian allied worlds [DSN #29]. 2126 In the Enterprise Timeline: Travis Mayweather is born aboard the E.C.S. "Horizon" between Draylax and the Vega Colony [E 130]. Tanok, a Vulcan ethnologist, moves to Earth where he will live for 50 years [S31 #3]. 2127, 08 May (stardate 0965) The Articles of Federation are signed on Babel. The United Federation of Planets is formed, consisting of the United Nations of Earth (Sol III), the Planetary Confederation of 40 Eridani A (Vulcan), the United Planets of 61 Cygni (Tellar), the Star Empire of Epsilon Indii (Andor), and the Alpha Centauri Concordium of Planets (Centaurus VII). The U.F.P. sphere of influence is a 90 parsec diameter sphere centered on Sol, approximately 380,000 cubic parsecs [STM, EOM, TM, LOR, SFD, FTS]. Under the Articles of Federation, expenditure is granted for the con- struction of an initial total of fourteen heavy cruiser starships and seventeen starbases. Star Fleet becomes the organizational name for UESPA, a military chain of command roughly based on that used by NATO in the 20th Century and the military forces of all five U.F.P. members (and those of subsequent member systems) are consolidated under it [TM, EOM]. 06 June [reference stardate 0/8706.06] The goals of the U.F.P. include ensuring interstellar security and improving economic trade, scientific research, and galactic exploration. In conjunction with these objectives, Star Fleet Command is to be created within the next three years, providing a unified military force for exploration and common defense. Also established very early in the devel- opment of Star Fleet is the Special Security Division (SSD). The SSD's elite group of security investigators will be forever criticized and an undertone of fear and dislike will in time develop between the SSD and Star Fleet through the 23rd Century. Most likely the SSD will take on a low profile by the 24th Century and be renamed to Section 31, a division which Star Fleet will neither acknowledge nor deny. The Orion Colonies offer to join the U.F.P., provided that they are paid ten trillion credits "in compensation." Their request is rejected, and so they remain outside the Federation. The Orions also maintain the secret of the existence of the Klingon Empire. The Klingons are just one of many cultures with whom the Orions trade, and so they continue to go unnoticed by the newborn Federation. Harmon Axelrod is the first president of the U.F.P. Council [SFC, ON 16, DSN 542, SFB, FASA]. In the "Mirror" universe, the first Babel Conference establishes the birth of the empire. Original "members" of the empire include: Alpha Centauri, Vulcan, Tellar, Andor, and Earth [TBoT #14]. A ship disappears in the Cicada/Taurean region [LS/a]. The Worlds Court bans the ownership of synthetic consciousnesses [TOS #42]. Milton Kornheiser starts designing interstellar spacecraft [SFC]. A Federation sleeper ship departs for the Magellanic Cloud, a journey of several hundred years even with warp drive, the crew in suspended animation. The ship will be recovered by the "Ambassador" class "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-C) in the early 24th Century [TNG #57]. 2128 In the Enterprise Timeline: T'Pol's teeth are sealed with a compound [E 113]. 2129 Alpha (Procyon A) III (Terra 4) becomes the 6th U.F.P. member--the first colony to be launched after the advent of warp drive, a pacifist culture settled by Buddist Chinese [STM, LOR]. Production begins on the "Perseus" class exploration frigate. 12 of these warp 3.25 capacity vessels will be built, each carrying a ship's complement of 44, and armaments of just 1 laser cannon turret. At the start of the Romulan war, UESPA will wisely remove all "Perseus" class ships from the war zone and reassign them as research frigates. As the warp progresses, 5 will be refit to "Ptolemy" class standards and pressed into service as missile carriers [Inet5]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. Lucian Murat is born [TNG #57]. 2130 In the Enterprise Timeline: An ion storm ruptures a plasma conduit of a supply ship enroute to Kotara Barath. The ship will crash on a desolate planet with only the chief engineer and his daughter surving [E 120]. Maxwell Grandisson III is born [TOS #16]. Bonner the Stochastic is born [ST 2]. Human and Alpha Centaurian colonists settle the planet Hellios (Sigma Wyrenex VI) [FASA]. The DY-1300 spacecraft is designed but never produced, due to the Cochrane magnatomic warp drive superceding the Spinner drive in cost-effectiveness [Inet13]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 07 November The U.S.S. "Durance" (FR-250) prototype cargo/tug vessel is launched [CTP]. 24 December The U.S.S. "Heron Bay" (FR-251) "Durance" class cargo/tug is launched [CTP]. 2131, 03 February The U.S.S. "Remagen" (FR-252) "Durance" class cargo/tug is launched [CTP]. 10 February The U.S.S. "Durance" (FR-250) cargo/tug is commissioned. The class will number 15 ships (FR-250-FR-264). These warp 2 capacity vessels, with 3 (Keindoffer Klatssen Industries) laser turrets, a ship's complement of 40, and the most advanced turbo elevator system of its time, will serve for 33 years [CTP]. 27 February The U.S.S. "Heron Bay" (FR-251) "Durance" class cargo/tug is commissioned [CTP]. 25 March The U.S.S. "Avior" (FR-253) "Durance" class cargo/tug is launched [CTP]. 17 April The U.S.S. "Remagen" (FR-252) "Durance" class cargo/tug is commissioned [CTP]. 09 May The U.S.S. "Manassa" (FR-254) "Durance" class cargo/tug is launched [CTP]. 01 June The U.S.S. "Avior" (FR-253) "Durance" class cargo/tug is commissioned [CTP]. In the Gamma Quadrant, the planet Meridian dimensionally shifts back into normal space for a brief period of time [DSN 454]. 27 July The U.S.S. "Manassa" (FR-254) "Durance" class cargo/tug is commissioned [CTP]. [Y 15] During this era, the three Gorn home worlds (of the Tau Lacertae IX star system?) first come into contact with each other, through the Ghdar race of explorers. Each are at a different stage of development: Ghdar I (Ghdar) a space age society, Ghdar II (Geydar) an industrial age society, and Ghdar III (Gihdahr) an iron age society. Contact is achieved within a few months of each other, first with the Geydar and then with the Gihdahr. Within a few decades the Gorns will be unified into a single, though stratified, society. The Ghdar (known as the Gray Scales) will be the noblemen of the first century after unification (AU), the Geydar (known as the Brown Stripes) will be the middle class workers, and the Gihdahr (the Green Scales) are offered the lowest jobs. The Green Scales will fight in the front line (generally under Brown Stripe officers) when the Gorn Hegemony fights its first interstellar wars in the years to come. By the late 23rd Century, Gorn society will become essentially casteless though the Green Scales will remain dominant in the military [MRM, SFB, Ar]. 02 October The U.S.S. "Gridley" (FR-255) "Durance" class cargo/tug is launched [CTP]. 21 November The U.S.S. "Cypress" (FR-256) "Durance" class cargo/tug is launched [CTP]. 25 November The U.S.S. "Aberdeen" (FR-257) "Durance" class cargo/tug is launched [CTP]. 28 November The U.S.S. "Rio Verde" (FR-258) "Durance" class cargo/tug is launched [CTP]. 06 December The U.S.S. "Gridley" (FR-255) "Durance" class cargo/tug is commissioned [CTP]. 2132, 01 January The U.S.S. "Cay'Andera" (FR-259) "Durance" class cargo/tug is launched [CTP]. In the Enterprise Timeline: An explosion occurs at Dar Shalaan [E #3]. 30 January The U.S.S. "Cypress" (FR-256), U.S.S. "Aberdeen" (FR-257), and U.S.S. "Rio Verde" (FR-258) "Durance" class cargo/tugs are commissioned [CTP]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The Paraaga Colony is established with just 30 miners [E 126]. 01 March The U.S.S. "Cay'Andera" (FR-259) "Durance" class cargo/tug is commissioned [CTP]. 19 March The U.S.S. "Manheim" (FR-260) "Durance" class cargo/tug is launched [CTP]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Menos begins a life of hauling spent warp injector casings, and at times, and high-grade biotoxins [E 133[. 20 May The U.S.S. "Manheim" (FR-260) "Durance" class cargo/tug is commissioned [CTP]. 27 June The U.S.S. "Halsey" (FR-261) "Durance" class cargo/tug is launched [CTP]. Vega IX becomes the 7th U.F.P. member [STM, LOR]. The network of subspace ground-based transmitters and deep-space signal boosters is completed, connecting Earth with the Inner and Outer Colonies and with her allies Vulcan, Andor, and Tellar. These early subspace signals can travel at nearly warp 8, much faster than any ships of this time, which are barely capable of reaching warp 2. Subspace transmitters and receivers are extremely large, requiring enormous amounts of power, and accordingly, are extremely expensive to build and operate [Inet3]. In the Enterprise Timeline: After Malcolm Reed's disasterous second year of school, he observes an electrical storm's aftermath with his aunt and uncle [E #3]. 28 August The U.S.S. "Halsey" (FR-261) "Durance" class cargo/tug is commissioned [CTP]. 05 September The U.S.S. "Sierra Vista" (FR-262) "Durance" class cargo/tug is launched [CTP]. 26 October The U.S.S. "Chandeleur" (FR-263) "Durance" class cargo/tug is launched [CTP]. In the Enterprise Timeline: According to Kolos, this is roughly the period during which Klingon honor becomes a sham in the Klingon Empire [E 145]. 05 November The U.S.S. "Sierra Vista" (FR-262) "Durance" class cargo/tug is commis- sioned [CTP]. 25 December The U.S.S. "Grevenmacher" (FR-264) "Durance" class cargo/tug is launched [CTP]. 26 December The U.S.S. "Chandeleur" (FR-263) "Durance" class cargo/tug is commissioned [CTP]. 2133, 20 February The U.S.S. "Grevenmacher" (FR-264) "Durance" class cargo/tug is commis- sioned [CTP]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The First Denari Expeditionary Force is defeated by a handful of outnumbered Miners Guild vessels at the Battle of Vox Prime [E #5]. In the Enterprise Timeline: A Klingon vessel emerges from the Delphic Expanse. The crew are found alive by the Vulcans, but anatomically inverted [E 152]. 2134 The U.S.S. "Carrizal" flyby of the Romulan home worlds (128 Trianguli) results in the Rihannsu preparing for a war against the U.F.P. [TOS #35]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Victor Brodesser begins work on the cascading ion drive project [E #5]. A semi-military Terran Space Academy is opened on Vulcan [EOM]. 2135 In the Enterprise Timeline: Johnathan Archer meets Margaret Mullin during Flight School in San Francisco. The night before graduating, he asks her to marry him outside her apartment on Westgate Avenue. She turns him down stating she doesn't want to become a 'Star Fleet widow' [E 160]. The H.M.S. "New Zealand," a DY-732 (N) ship commanded by Bob Lederman, embarks on a diplomatic mission to Alderaan in the Ficus sector [TNG 144]. In the Enterprise Timeline: T'Pol completes her security training in reconnaisance retrieval. She is assigned to retrieve 7 Ageron agents. Menos escapes but on Risa an innocent man named Jossen is killed by T'Pol. She resigns her position after returning to Vulcan and goes to the P'Jem to seek guidance. There she undergoes the obsolete Vulcan ritual Fullara, suppressing the memory and emotion of the event [E 133]. 2136 In the Enterprise Timeline: Vanik assumes command of the "Ti'Mur," a warp 6.5 capacity "Suurok" class ship [E 108, TNG #70]. 2137 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. The U.S.S. "Balboa" enters the Romulan system on a peace mission. A squadron of fifty Rihannsu ships destroy the "Balboa" with massed particle beams. The Romulans then use high-powered lasers to decompress the crew compartments of the U.S.S. "Stone Mountain," and after studying the ship, gain warp drive technology. The First Federation-Romulan War begins, despite the Federation being totally in the dark regarding the coming waves of hit-and-run "pirates" in the years to come [TOS #35, SFB]. Presumably one of the first warp-driven Romulan vessels is the "Firebird" class fast frigate. Carrying up to 24 personnel and with warp 3.65 capacity, this is a formidable vessel. Ordnance consists of only 1 forward laser cannon but the plasma exhaust of the sublight propulsion system will repeatedly be used as a highly effective short-range weapon. A smaller version of this ship will also be produced, code-named the "Hummingbird" class, with only sublight propulsion and used for system defense [Inet5]. In the Enterprise Timeline: In the Denari system, a treaty is signed between the Miners Guild and the Denari government on Vox Prime, granting the miners limited political autonomy within the Belt in exchange for an acknowledgement of Denari ownership rights to the vast mineral resources the asteroids contain. Guildsman Lind and Colonel Sadir Lyatt are present. Meanwhile on Earth, (alternate universe) Jonathan Archer and Monique Duvall become lovers. They will be on the verge of marriage during the launch of the "Daedalus" [E #5, E #6]. The U.S.S. "Chandeleur" (FR-263) "Durance" class cargo/tug disappears (cause unknown) [CTP]. Jennifer Anne MacIntyre marries George William Jeffries. Their grandson, Frederick William Jeffries, will design the Jeffries Tube component of future starships [TOS #52]. The S.S. "Buckaroo Banzai," a BBI-993 spaceship commanded by John Whorfin, is launched on a mission to Planet 10 (Dim 8) in the Ficus sector [TNG 144]. 2138 The U.E.V. "Sean Jeffrey Christopher" is retired from service [Inet13]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Kota base is established in the Denari system [E #6]. 2139 The "Teitron" class ships "Helix" and "Lomar" are retired from service [Inet13]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Tucker enters Star Fleet [E 105]. August [reference stardate 0/8708] In the first example of Federation military cooperation, the Alpha Centauran "Djartanna" class destroyer enters service in the Terran United Nations Space Force. Over the next three decades, a total of 316 are constructed for the U.N.S.F. and Star Fleet Command [FASA]. Researchers at the Vulcan Academy of Sciences and the United Earth Institute for High-Energy Physics at Tsukuba, Japan, jointly develop the Richardson-Tachikawa process for the mass production of antimatter. With this process, researchers can finally obtain antimatter in sufficient quantities to begin construction of Colossus [Inet3]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Victor Brodesser accepts Ensign Tucker on his team to develop the "Daedalus" project. It is a cascading ion drive (CID) with a maximum attainable velocity of warp 7.6 and a year-long project for Tucker [E #5]. A nostalgic replica of a 19th Century pilot schooner vessel is built. By 2264 it will be renamed the "Edith Keeler" by Captain Kirk [TOS #31]. A Dakaalan probe encounters an ion storm [TNG #70]. 2140 [reference stardate 0/88] A U.F.P. census indicates Earth has a population of ten billion, with over eight million Terrans residing in space [SFC]. April [reference stardate 0/8804] Plans are made for a Federation-wide news-gathering and reporting agency. As a result, the Solarian News Agency merges with other planetary services, creating the United Federation of Planets Infonet [FASA]. Chan is born [GN 7]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. 05 October In the Enterprise Timeline: The "Daedalus" Project is launched. Earth's cascading ion drive warp vessel developed by Victor Brodesser explodes, killing the crew. In an alternate timeline (parallel universe), some of the crew will survive, with the vessel making it to the Cole 128 (Denari) system--and captured, interrogated, and executed by Sadir. General Sadir will gain warp drive technology, construct the Kresh on Denari, and torture Ferik. Captain Monique Duvall apparently sells out to Satir. In actuality, she is protecting her unborn son who is born and raised as Leeman Sadir--the son of Jonathan Archer [E #5, E #6]. 2141 [reference stardate 0/89] Space buoys are deployed to improve navigation and security within Federation boundaries [SFC]. In the Enterprise Timeline: According to quantum dating, the oldest component of the Xindi probe dates back to this period [E 152]. The first 67 "Ptolemy" (NCC-23-NCC-106) class exploration frigates are produced. Fast for their day, though undergunned, the "Ptolemy" has warp 3.5 capacity (without missile racks) and carries a complement of 44. The much larger "Daedalus" class will eventually render the "Ptolemy" class obsolete as explorers. Ordnance consists of 2 laser cannon turrets, though during the Romulan wars, the landing craft will be replaced with a nuclear missile rack and an uprated fire control sensor array [Inet5]. The "McGregor" class in-system sublight cargo ship is produced by Anderson Hulls, Evan Cargo Systems, and Barre Space Drives [Inet14]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 14 September [reference stardate 0/8909.14] Terran and Alpha Centauran warships are operating on a joint trading mission and war games maneuver when tragedy strikes. A misunderstanding of navigational instructions is compounded by a weapon fire-control systems failure when the U.S.S. "Scythe," a "Verne" class ship commanded by Captain Henri Fourrier, is accidentally blind-sided. Two Terran destroyers, the U.S.S. "Hammer" and U.S.S. "Enmity" are annihilated, killing 232 crewmen. This accident vividly points out the need for a single command structure and a central training facility for starship crews of all Federation members: a Star Fleet Academy [FASA, SFC]. 10 October [reference stardate 0/8910.10] Star Fleet Command replaces the spacegoing forces of all member planets, and all ships are now redesignated as "United Space Ships" [FASA]. Harding Richardson becomes a physician [SFC]. In the Enterprise Timeline: A specific type of command con chair model enters production for use on warp 2 "Neptune" class survey ships [E 135]. Also in the Enterprise Timeline: Star Fleet ceases using a particular model of laser pistol [E #6]. 2142 [reference stardate 0/90] The U.F.P. Patents Bureau is established to provide scientists, engineers, and inventors of all member planets galactic protection for their work [SFC]. The "Bireme" class cruiser becomes obsolete and production begins on the "Daedalus" class starships [Inet5]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Kov has a falling out with his father [E 117]. June [reference stardate 0/9006] Continued advances are made in communications theory and technology. Research leads to a level of near-perfect efficiency. From this point on, messages sent via warp radio travel at the unbelievable speed of Warp 15, or 3375 times the speed of light. Over the next two years, all starships have their communications equipment modified accordingly [FASA]. On Bajor, Barak Nai is First Minister [DSN #26]. 2143 Production ceases on UESPA's variant on the CIE-07 [Inet5]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Jonathan Archer befriends Tucker during the NX-Alpha test flight to break the warp 2 barrier. Commander A.G. Robinson becomes the first person to deploy an escape pod at warp when the test vessel destructs. When the NX Test Program is abandoned, Archer and Robinson hijack the NX-Beta. After holding warp 2.5, the program is reconsidered despite both officers being suspended from duty, and grounded for 3 months, pending an inquiry [E 105, E 150]. Also in the Enterprise Timeline: Dr. Phlox speaks to his youngest son, Mettus, for the last time in over a decade. A rift has formed out of intolerance [E 147]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The last of the Denari Presidium outposts fall to Sadir (alternate timeline) [E #5]. 19 September [reference stardate 0/9109.19] Star Fleet Academy is founded on Alpha Centauri, and its first class of 300 students represents eight different humanoid races. Stavros Niarchos is the Academy Commandant. In the years to come, Humans will make up 70% or more of all Star Fleet personnel, and each starship will be composed of about 90% of one race and the rest a variety of races [FASA, SFC, SFB]. In the "Mirror" universe, the Imperial Academy opens with a first class of 300 students [TBoT #14]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Captain Tavin departs Vulcan aboard the transport "Vahklas" with his small crew to explore...themselves [E 117]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The Suliban cabal begins attacks on the Tandarans [E 121]. The bone-setting laser is perfected [SFC]. 2144 [reference stardate 0/92] The "Vanguard" class transports enter service. This is the largest com- mercial/industrial ship of the 21st Century and will serve as the primary multipurpose starship in the early years of the U.F.P. Its side loading bays and adaptable cargo interior makes for ready accommodation of differ- ent payloads, from small craft to raw ore to nearly 1,000 passengers (standard crew complement: 94). Later models will be uprated to keep pace with advances in warp technology. The "Vanguard" class has a warp capacity of 2.75 when empty and warp 2 when loaded, with advanced first generation warp drive engines. Based upon this vessel's design, an automated tug series will later enter service, used to move large space structures while in space construction yards and drydocks. At least one of these tugs will be assigned to each starbase and salvage yard [SFC, STD2]. In the Enterprise Timeline: After over a year of running every simulation possible on the NX engine design, the Vulcans finally admit that the new engine will probably work [E 150]. In the Enterprise Timeline: In the Expanse, a Xindi ship crashes on an uninhabited planet. The egg hatchery will remain intact [E 169]. 03 November [reference stardate 0/9211.03] The U.S.S. "Atlas," a Federation cargo ship operating near the frontier of Federation space, is attacked and destroyed, though this is not known until the recovery of its marker/recorder buoy containing a complete transcript of the events preceding the "Atlas'" destruction. The "Muleskinner," an ore carrier, is spacejacked by pirates. The "Atlas" was destroyed by a Romulan patrol craft for wandering into Romulan territory. At first the Romulans suspect that U.F.P. incursions into their space may be a Klingon deception. Later, the Imperial Council, remembering the 'Klingon lesson,' decides not to risk negotiation with the U.F.P., in the hope that destruction of all intruders will keep the U.F.P from expanding into Romulan Space [FASA, SFC]. In the "Mirror" universe, the first contact with the Romulans occurs when an ore carrier (the I.S.S. "Muleskinner") attempts to ram a passing scout ship. (An offshoot of the Vulcans, the Romulans have developed an attitude of neutrality but are fierce fighters if backed into a corner, as the crew of the "Muleskinner" learns all too well.) The Vulcans warn the empire that the Romulans are best left alone. The emperor wisely agrees [TBoT #14]. 17 November [reference stardate 0/9211.17] After failing to arrive as scheduled at the Sector 5D Agricultural Colony, the U.S.S "Atlas" is listed as missing [FASA]. [reference stardate 0/92] As a result of these crimes, appropriations earmarked for Star Fleet increase greatly [SFC]. 2145, 21 February [reference stardate 0/9302.21] A Star Fleet scout ship recovers the recorder-marker buoy from the lost cargo vessel U.S.S. "Atlas." Tapes from the buoy reveal that the transport was not lost in space, but was fired upon by enemy aliens of unknown origin. Star Fleet Command later learns that this was the first act of violence committed by the Romulans against the Federation [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Durance" (FR-250) cargo/tug class ship and her sister ship the U.S.S. "Gridley" (FR-255) are modified to be escort cruisers [CTP]. In the Enterprise Timeline: 8 months after the Vulcans acknowledge the NX engine design, Duvall breaks warp 3 with the NX-Delta [E 150]. The USRSC (United States Rocket and Spacecraft Corporation) of Houston, North America, Earth introduces the "Bison" class transport. By far the most common cargo starship to be found plying the trade routes connecting Earth, Alpha Centauri, Andor, Vulcan, Tellar, and the Inner Colonies, the "Bison" class features a modular construction of its cargo hull to allow the length and internal arrangement of each ship to be built and modified according to the wishes of individual customers [Inet3]. October [reference stardate 0/9310] Star Fleet Command's "Horizon" class cruiser becomes operational. This is the first class of warship to be jointly designed and constructed by engineers from several member systems of the new U.F.P. It is also the first class to be equipped with the new quasi-nuclear photon-neutron tor- pedoes. An excellent design, it will serve with Star Fleet's frontline units for almost five decades. More than 1,300 will be built. Each ship has a complement of 224, warp 3.25 capacity (via 2nd generation warp drive and 20:1 matter to antimatter fuel) and an ordnance consisting of 4-8 forward lasers, 2-6 particle beam cannons, and 50-250 torpedoes (the latter number being the upgrade during her service in the Romulan War). In later years, the "Horizon" class may have been the basis for a dual- warp driven transport class, some 51 vessels will be registered with Star Fleet [FASA, SFC, STD2]. In the "Mirror" universe, the empire launches the "Gladiator" class vessels, 2nd generation warp drive ships [TBoT #14]. Through the assimilation of different species, the Borg come to discover the Omega molecule which they name Particle 010: the most powerful substance known to exist, capable of destroying subspace. It becomes a Borg directive to assimilate it at all costs, as they view the molecule as perfection. The Borg will sacrifice 29 vessels, 600,000 drones, in an attempt to synthesize Particle 010 [V 189]. 18 October [reference stardate 0/9310.18] The U.S.S. "Amaretto," operating within Federation-patrolled territory, is attacked by two starships of unknown configuration. The vessels are similar to those described by the commander of the U.S.S. "Atlas." The freighter is severely damaged, but the attackers break off when a Feder- ation four-ship destroyer squadron appears. The Star Fleet Command flag- ship attempts to establish communications for purposes of identification and explanation. The alien vessel fails to understand or ignores all efforts to communicate, and successfully evades pursuit [FASA]. 2146 [reference stardate 0/94] The Delta VII outpost is destroyed by space pirates. Years later, it is discovered this was another Romulan criminal act [SFC, FASA]. In the (alternate) Enterprise Timeline: Satir had Brodesser imprisoned in the Denari system [E #6]. The "Bison" class cargo ship U.E.S. "Baikal" is modified to carry a short-range subspace communication system and a 100-meter-diameter antenna. Intended to serve as a mobile command platform supporting UESPA operations, the transmitter consumes so much power that it and the ship's propulsion system cannot be engaged at the same time. It will be another decade before subspace transmitters are decreased enough in size and power requirements to be carried aboard some United Earth Stellar Navy (UESN) ships, usually based on the "Bison" hull. However, these transmitters will still be so large (20,000 cubic meters) and require so much power that these ships will have no functions other than subspace radio transmission and long-range scanning. Warp message torpedoes and lightspeed radio transmissions will still remain the standard for reporting back to command bases throughout the 21st Century [Inet3]. 02 June In the Enterprise Timeline: Alana Hart graduates from Perth University and enlists in Star Fleet. She is posted on Europa Base [E #3]. November [reference stardate 0/9411] A total of 32 unarmed warp-driven message probes are launched toward areas of uncharted space from starships and planets near Delta VII. Each probe contains complete symbolic instructions and messages in every known language. The messages request the establishment of diplomatic relations and the resolution of any existing dispute via peaceful means. No probe is ever regained, and all are assumed to be lost or destroyed by the pirates [FASA]. The S.S "Urusei Yatsura" DY-430 spaceship, commanded by Dave Glick, embarks on a nebula survey project into the Ficus sector [TNG 144]. 2147 In the Enterprise Timeline: Dinai Station, a dilithium-refining facility near the Denobulan cluster, is raided by pirates. The "Achilles" attempts a rescue, with the result of 2 Vulcan hostages dying (killed by Ensign Alana Hart). The "Achilles" is badly damaged, taking heavy casualties in the process, including Captain Lyman. The pirates escape with a fortune in dilithium crystals [E #3]. The Theta VII mining and subterranean farming colony is established [STM]. In the Enterprise Timeline: A Lorillian child is born, which will make an appearance on Rigel X in 2151 [E# 1]. Colossus, a prototype matter/antimatter reactor, comes on-line at the UESN (United Earth Stellar Navy) Propulsion Laboratory's Argyre Planitia research station [Inet3]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Jonathan Archer saves Tucker's life [E 105]. 08 July [reference stardate 0/9507.08] Star Fleet Engineering Command's first major construction project culmin- ates in the activation of Starbase 1. This is the first major artificial construction, repair, and service facility built for Star Fleet Command. Its first commander is Commodore Felix Pjindik after it ends its year-long tow to Sector 3A, with Chief Engineer Hobbes. Starbase 1 (or in any case the first starbase) has a hull of natural cometary ice [FASA, SFC, DSN #16]. In the "Mirror" universe, Outpost One is constructed as the first imperial fortress in space [TBoT #14]. Edward Abramson, brilliant physicist and developer of transtater physics is supposedly born--in actuality, he is Flint the Immortal [SFC, RM]. 30 November [reference stardate 0/9511.30] The Federation Council passes a special directive to Star Fleet Command. In addition to new, massive appropriations for fleet construction, the directive orders several cruiser formations redeployed to strengthen defenses in the area where the U.S.S. "Atlas" was lost. A special scout squadron under the jurisdiction of Star Fleet Intelligence Command is dis- patched to obtain any possible information on the pirates, and, if possible, to make diplomatic contact. The squadron consists of twelve warp-driven patrol craft, each manned by a crew of 15 volunteers. None of the craft are ever seen or heard from again [FASA]. 2148 [reference stardate 0/96] The U.S.F. "Arrow" class star fighter enters service in the Advance Scout Fleet of Starbase Defense Capability. They will be joined by "Galliant" 1-2 man star fighters, with advanced first generation warp drive. Similar to the FP2700 class advanced fighter clearly introduced much later, pro- pulsion is provided by a Vickers FP2700A warp pod and much later models (built well into the 23rd Century) will be armed with pulsed phaser cannons, and measure half the overall length of the "Galliant" class. Generally attached to planetary defense forces by Star Fleet, they will not fall under direct Star Fleet jurisdiction. A squadron of 62 will aid in the defense of Sol system where the ships are nicknamed Frogstar Fighters [SFC, STD2]. In the Enterprise timeline: One component of the Xindi probe dates back to this year [E 152]. The U.S.S. "Remagen" (FR-252) and U.S.S. "Manassa" (FR-254) cargo/tug ves- sels of the "Durance" class collide. The "Remagen" sustains major damage and is subsequently scrapped. The "Manassa" sustains minor damage and is modified to be an escort cruiser [CTP]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Around this time, Jonathan Archer is a guest aboard the Vulcan "Maymora" class ship "Yarahla" commanded by Captain Tok. They make a rendezvous in a dark matter nebula and set up a graviton telescope enjoying a spacewalk in a Vulcan EVA suit [E 108]. Naw-Rocki is born [TOS #33]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Kaitaama is courted by a young man [E 137]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Travis Mayweather first speaks about joining Star Fleet. After enrolling in the fleet, he will barely have any contact with his family on the "Horizon" [E 146]. 2149, 08 February In the Enterprise Timeline: Alana Hart is posted to the "Achilles" [E #3]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Dr. Phlox says farewell to his second wife, Feezal, whom he will not see in nearly 4 years [E 140]. Deneb (Alpha Cygni) becomes the 8th U.F.P. member [STM]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Subcommander T'Pol is assigned to the Vulcan consolate on Earth [E 117]. Berlinghoff Rasmussen plays his first high-stakes poker game on Titanias III, just prior to the plague that will wipe out half the population, sit- ting across from a Klingon claiming to be from the House of Duras [DSN #4]. In the Enterprise Timeline: A component of the Xindi probe dates back to this year [E 152]. Sometime during this century, Rasmussen will steal a time travel capsule from a 26th Century researcher. He will use it to travel to the "Enterprise" in 2368 and attempt to steal items to profit from during his return to this century, but will be apprehended. The capsule will return to this era unmanned as programmed [TNG 209]. The first spacefaring hospital ships go on call in U.F.P. charter member star systems. Along with the "Horizon" class, these interstellar hospital ships ("Hopkins" class) are among the first created by and for the newly- incorporated U.F.P. Each member planet having contributed its particular design needs, so that the hospital ships could address the medical problems of all the life-forms known. Later, these ships will play an integral part in the Federation's Medical Assistance Program and be dis- patched to sectors or systems experiencing severe medical emergencies. The "Hopkins" class may eventually be converted into monitoring stations. Set up near planets considered for U.F.P. membership, they will act as liaisons for communication and diplomatic visits [SFC, STD2]. August [reference stardate 0/9708] Starbase 3 is completed and assumes operational status. This base is used as the primary command headquarters for Star Fleet Operations during the Romulan War. Its great distance from the front makes command, control, and communications protocols difficult to execute efficiently. For this reason many Star Fleet squadron and group commanders are able to exert enormous personal authority, responsibility, and initiative while fighting this war [FASA]. First contact is achieved with the Azziz [GN 38]. According to one account, this is also the era of the first Human contact with the Tholian Assembly [TLE #1]. In the Enterprise Timeline: 12 million die on Valakis [E 113]. The Romulan sublight "Warbird" class cruiser (WB) and "Snipe" class frigate (SNS) are launched. Many variants on the warbird design are to come [SFB]. 2150 A World Government is in existence on Earth, or possibly just formed [TNG 260]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Jonathan Archer departs his family's house. He will return a couple days before the Broken Bow incident [E #6]. In the Enterprise Timeline: This year, 3 long-range spacecraft depart Valakis [E 113]. All 7 "Bireme" class cruisers are retired to storage [Inet5]. Navigational buoys are placed at each sector corner and along spacelanes for commercial and private interstellar craft [LOR]. In the Enterprise Timeline: 5 years after Duvall breaks warp 3, the keel is laid for the "Enterprise" (NX-01) [E 150]. The U.S.S. "Heron Bay" (FR-251) and the U.S.S. "Manheim" (FR-260) "Durance" class cargo/tugs are modified to be light destroyers. The U.S.S. "Rio Verde" (FR-258) is modified to be a science/survey vessel [CTP]. Warp drive is developed during the Slichez Age on Betelgeuse [LUG]. The Eristaffe-Zynn Defense and Space Systems Division is established on Sebaldhesta Sennis [SsD]. August? Travis Mayweather's father writes a simple letter to Captain Archer, recommending his son as helmsman on NX-01 [E 146]. The Human presence extends for a radius of 30 parsecs [STD2]. With the androids' unification of the planet Vemla, war is abolished-- until the androids revolt in 2347 [TNG #20]. Tetsuo Inomata, Hikaru Sulu's great-grandfather, is born. His son, Kikani Sulu, will be a shuttle pilot on Earth for most of his life [TOS #47, S31 #1]. Increased Star Fleet construction programs brings forth the "Manta" class space tank. This small yet powerful vessel has a tremendous offensive capability. They are joined by the "Clark" class 10-man space tanks [SFC]. October In the Enterprise Timeline: Johnathan Archer is selected as Captain for the "Enterprise" (NX-01) [E 150]. Construction begins on an Earth base which will eventually become Starbase 11. It is the only one of Earth's original 14 interstellar bases to be converted into a Star Fleet facility [NWNC]. Small-scale student exchange programs begin among several U.F.P. members [SFC]. Around this time, anti-intoxicants are a staple of undercover law- enforcement and intelligence operatives [SSG]. 11 November In the Enterprise Timeline: Alana Hart is promoted to Ensign [E #3]. [Y 34] The Gorn sublight battleship enters service [SFB]. The Mandara volcano on Tohvun III becomes inactive during this era [DSN #27]. 2151, 01 January [reference stardate 0/9901.1] The Bank of Andor is founded in Daldorran, Andor--the main repository for U.F.P. hard currency holdings [FASA]. 30 January In the Enterprise Timeline: Ensign Alana Hart is assigned to the soon- to-be-launched U.S.S. "Enterprise" (NX-01) [E #3]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The Miners Guild rebels in the Denari system receive intelligence data that scientists and engineers are being held prisoner on Vox 4 (alternate timeline) [E #5]. 16-24 April In the Enterprise Timeline: The U.S.S. "Enterprise" (NX-01) is launched, commanded by Captain Jonathan Archer and determined to return Klaang (Humanity's first contact with a Klingon, who crashlanded in Broken Bow, Oklahoma on Earth) to his homeworld of Kronos. The Suliban abduct Klang from the "Enterprise" and are pursued to Rigel X and are found to be genetically-enhanced members of the species engaged in a temporal cold war, taking orders from an obscured figure from the distant future. Klaang is rescued from their space station (with the help of the transporter and recently issued phase pistols) and returned to Kronos. Admiral Forrest orders the "Enterprise" to remain exploring, with Subcommander T'Pol to remain onboard [E 101, E 102]. Note that over the next 18 months, NX-01 will explore up to 150 light years and make contact with 22 inhabited worlds, in the Enterprise Timeline [E 146]. 04 May [reference stardate 0/9905.04] In the most tragic incident of piracy to date, the commercial passenger liner S.S. "Diana" is systematically attacked. Almost 600 passengers and crew are killed and the cargo apparently stolen. The U.S.S. "Intrepid" cruiser of the "Messier" class, commanded by Captain Henry McKenna, re- trieves the remains of the "Diana." Within weeks, the Diana Lives! Found- ation is established so that people do not forget the tragedy of the ship's loss [FASA, SFC]. 06 May In the Enterprise Timeline: The "Enterprise" discovers an alien cargo vessel adrift with 15 dead crewmen aboard being drained of blood. First contact is achieved with their living comrades, the Axanar [E 103]. May In the Enterprise Timeline: A landing party exploring a Class M planet falls prey to pollen carrying a psychotropic compound [E 104]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Captain Archer establishes first contact with the structured Fazi and the telepathic Hipon [E #2]. May In the Enterprise Timeline: Commander Tucker inadvertantly becomes the first pregnant male Human while assisting a Xyrillian ship. Contact is made with a Klingon ("K'T'Inga" class?) warship, holographic simulators are exchanged, and the Xyrillians remove the embryo [E 105]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The lost Human colony of Terra Nova is surveyed by the "Enterprise." Surviving Humans, doubting their ancestory, reluctantly take Captain Archer's advice to relocate to the southern regions away from radioactivity [E 106]. 21 June? In the Enterprise Timeline: The "Enterprise" encounters a hostage situation at a Vulcan monestary on P'Jem. The Vulcans are found to be breaking their treaty with the Andorians when Captain Archer uncovers a hidden sensor array on the planet. This is Archer's first contact with the Andorian Commander Shran [E 107]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Excavations modules are set down on Eris Alphaa's planetoid. Aboard the "Enterprise," Dr. Phlox takes an EEG of Ensign Hart [E #3]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Beta Aurigae VII is surveyed by the "Enterprise" and determined to be the homeworld of the ancient Zakcat Union. A box is unearthed containing the Malkus Chronicles: data concerning the ruler Malkus The Mighty's devices of his thousand-year reign. General Order 16 is created, specifying that any Malkus Artifacts must be retrieved [BB #1]. In the Enterprise Timeline: A huge comet is explored by the "Enterprise" crew and found to contain eisilium, a rare mineral. Vulcan Captain Vanik (commanding the "Ti'Mur," a warp 6.5 capacity "Suurok" class ship) comes to the rescue of their drilling team on the comet's surface. T'Pol overcomes a potential Pon Farr crisis with her mate Koss [E 108]. The "Ti'Mur" recovers an unmanned drone launched from the disintegrating planet Dokaal. Admiral Forrest is informed but chooses not to dispatch a starship to the remote location [TNG #70]. 31 July In the Enterprise Timeline: An underground Mallurian veridian isotope mining operation is uncovered by the "Enterprise" on a primitive planet [E 109]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Naasican pirates attack the Y class freighter "Fortunate" (warp 1.8 capacity with a complement of 23). When the freighter crew take a Naasican prisoner, Captain Archer must negotiate between both parties [E 110]. September? In the Enterprise Timeline: Religious pilgrims viewing the Great Plume of Agosoria tour the "Enterprise" during this sacred event. Silik, disguised as a pilgrim, saves the ship from destruction. Crewman Daniels reveals himself as a temporal agent from the 21st Century, and is killed by Silic. Daniels' quarters are sealed [E 111]. 01-02 September In the Enterprise Timeline: Contact with a mysterious alien vessel promps Captain Archer to have the "Enterprise" fitted with phase cannons, after several subspace amplifier beacons are destroyed. Lt. Malcolm Reed's birthday is celebrated [E 112]. 15 September In the Enterprise Timeline: The "Enterprise" rescues astronauts from the pre-warp culture from Valakis. Dr. Phlox gives the Valakians a medicine to help ease the symptoms of their planetwide epidemic [E 113]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The Klingon "Raptor" class ship "Somraw" is assisted by the "Enterprise" after her crew is overcome by a neural toxin, trapping the Bird of Prey in the crushing atmosphere of a gas giant [E 114]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Three men enlist in the Takret Militia. They will desert in a year [E 138]. 01 October In the Enterprise Timeline: P'Jem is destroyed by Andorians and T'Pel is to be transferred off the "Enterprise" by the Vulcan High Command. The "Enterprise" enters the Coridan system and a shuttlepod carrying Captain Archer and T'Pol is forced down and captured by a rebel faction. They are rescued by Andorians and T'Pel's transfer is revoked [E 115]. 09 November In the Enterprise Timeline: While Tessians are rescued by the "Enterprise," Commander Tucker and Lt. Reed find themselves marooned in Shuttlepod 1 after running targeting sensor trials [E 116]. November In the Enterprise Timeline: Captain Tavin of the Vulcan transport "Vahklas" and his "V'tosh ka'tur" ("Vulcans without logic") crew rendezvous with the "Enterprise." Subcommander T'Pol comes to terms with her emotions during the "Enterprise's" exploration of the Arachnid Nebula [E 117]. Note that during a mind meld, T'Pol contracts Pa'nar's Syndrome [E 140]. In the Enterprise Timeline: A hunting party is discovered by the "Enterprise" stalking sapient shapeshifters on a rogue planet. Captain Archer gives the prey a masking agent [E 118]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The "Enterprise" is boarded by Ferengi intent on looting the starship [E 119]. In the Enterprise Timeline: A marooned 'haunted' alien supply ship is surveyed by the "Enterprise." Manned by holograms and 2 humanoids, the vessel is made spaceworthy [E 120]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Captain Archer and Mayweather are held captive by Tandarans [E 121]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Following the departure of Kreetassen visitors, the "Enterprise" is taken over by a bizarre life form [E 122]. The Kitjef system is discovered by the "Alamo," an early multigen- erational exploration vessel. The system is named after their most recently born children, Kit Carson and Jefferson Davis. Only the second world is Class M and will be briefly mined for uranium until superior energy sources become available. It will be used many times for U.F.P. training and test missions [TNG #39]. Emanuel Tagore is born [TOS #16]. 31 December-18 January In the Enterprise Timeline: On New Years Eve, Lt. Malcolm Reed begins to warm up to Ensign Alana Hart. A distress call brings the "Enterprise" into a conflict between the Sarkassians and Ta'alaat in the Eris Alpha system. Ensign Hart dies after being possessed by the consciousness of Goridian, a dangerous fugitive using ancient Anu'anshee technology to transfer between bodies [E #3]. 2152, January [reference stardate 1/5201] The Arcturus Test Range begins operations, serving as Star Fleet's newest propulsion and weaponry test facility [SFC, FASA]. The SSWR-IA matter/antimatter reactor is constructed, weighing 30,000 tons and having a volume of 4,000 cubic meters, just small enough to be mounted in a starship [Inet3]. [reference stardate 1/0000] At a major Earth Spaceflight Conference on Starbase 5, Dr. Milton Kornheiser speaks out on the future of interstellar vessels, stating that warp factor 4 is the limit for warp drive engines even if the matter/anti- matter reaction becomes 100% efficient [SFC]. January [reference stardate 1/0001] Several U.F.P. cultural exchange programs, including the Student Exchange Program and the Galactic Cultural Exchange, are postponed indefinitely. The reasons include a decreasing interest in the projects and the fear of pirates attacking shipping [FASA, SFC]. 09 February In the Enterprise Timeline: The "Enterprise" is diverted from her course to Risa to transport the Vulcan Ambassador Velar from Mazar [E 123]. 12 February In the Enterprise Timeline: Captain Archer and Tucker fight for survival on a barren desert planet [E 124]. 18 February In the Enterprise Timeline: The "Enterprise" crew finally manage to spend shore leave on the planet Risa [E 125]. February In the Enterprise Timeline: The Paraaga Colony is wiped out, seemingly by an "Enterprise" shuttlepod's exhaust plasma igniting tetrazine in the planet's atmosphere. The ship is recalled. Captain Archer is transported 10 months back in time and debriefed by Daniels. Once returned to this time, Archer develops an effective means to penetrate the cloaking device of a Suliban stealth cruiser, apparently the actual culprit of the tragedy. The "Enterprise," surrounded and outgunned by Suliban craft, surrenders and Archer is forced to board the lead ship...but not before Daniels transports Archer to the 31st Century [E 126]... In the Enterprise Timeline: The "Enterprise" breaks free from the Suliban by simulating a core breach. Captain Archer returns from the 31st Century via Daniels' portable portal device, taking Silik hostage. Rendezvousing with the Vulcan ship "D'keer," and pleading with the Vulcan ambassador, allows the "Enterprise" mission to continue [E 127]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Miners Guild rebels in the Denari system steal 3 courier ships used by the Presidium ("Strand," "Irgun," and "Lessander") (alternate timeline) [E #5]. March [reference stardate 1/0003] The ascendance of Keth epetai-Rivaki to the Klingon Imperial Throne begins a new era of Klingon expansionism and prosperity. Known as "the Centenar- ian," Keth will live to be just over 100 standard years old, and have the longest known reign of any Klingon emperor to date [FASA]. April In the Enterprise Timeline: Subcommander T'Pol tells the story of Earth's first unofficial contact with Vulcans [E 128]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The "Enterprise" is damaged when it enters a minefield. While cloaked Romulan Birds of Prey warn the ship away from the system they have annexed, Captain Archer and Lt. Reed attempt to defuse a mine affixed to the "Enterprise's" hull [E 129]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Almost 4 days after the Romulan minefield incident, the "Enterprise" enters an automated alien drydock for repair. Helmsman Travis Mayweather is found dead, in reality abducted by the station for incorporation into its computer core, his body a replicated facsimile. The "Enterprise" destroys the station with a warp plasma explosive, though the station begins to repair itself [E 130]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Captain Archer spends an evening with his dog, Porthos, in sickbay. Dr. Phlox cures the canine of a deadly pathogen [E 131]. July On Xantoras, the Demobulan Science Academy members begin their descent [E 147]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The "Enterprise" officers help defend a deuterium refining facility from Klingon renegades [E 132]. In the Enterprise Timeline: On Pernaia Prime, Captain Archer and Subcommander T'Pol apprehend the fugitive Menos [E 133]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Lt. Reed loses his communicator on a pre- warp world. Returning to retrieve the item, Captain Archer and Reed are captured and taken for native, genetically-enhanced soldiers. A cloaked Suliban cell ship is utilized to rescue them [E 134]. Marcos XII becomes the 9th U.F.P. member [STM]. 14 August In the Enterprise Timeline: Sub-Commander T'Pol prevents the destruction of the "Enterprise" when unusual radiation emissions from a class 4 black hole in a trinary system causes obsessive behavior among the crew [E 135]. In the Enterprise Timeline: While beaming up from an excavation through diamagnetic storms, Ensign Hoshi Sato lives an alternate reality in the transporter's pattern buffer for 8 seconds [E 136]. 12 September In the Enterprise Timeline: After lending assistance to a cargo vessel, Tucker is abducted when a beautiful woman, Kaitaama, awakens in a stasis capsule. Commander Tucker and Kaitaama, soon to be the First Monarch of Kreos Prime, use an escape pod and land in a swampy world where they are rescued by the "Enterprise" [E 137]. 18 September In the Enterprise Timeline: The "Enterprise" crew take refuge inside a warp nacelle for 8 days to survive a Class 5 neutronic wavefront. Complicating matters are 3 sought-after deserters of the Takret Militia brought on board [E 138]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Commander Tucker crashlands Shuttlepod 1 on a barren world, marooned with an Arkonian pilot. Working together they manage to signal the "Enterprise" for rescue [E 139]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Sub-Commander T'Pol reveals that she has Pa'nar Syndrome while the "Enterprise" is at Dekendi III for interspecies medical exchange conference Dr. Phlox is reunited with his second wife Feezal [E 140]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Commander Shran calls upon Captain Archer to mediate a dispute over the claim for the planet Paan Mokar (Weytahn) between Vulcans and Andorians [E 141]. October In the Enterprise Timeline: A Denari rebel operative of the Mining Guild destroys a prison supply transport near Vox 4 (alternate timeline) [E #5]. In the Enterprise Timeline: A futuristic craft is recovered by the "Enterprise." Not long after, the Suliban and then the Tholians lay claim to it. After a brief battle ensues, the vessel vanishes, presumably retrieved by its future owners [E 142]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Archer and Tucker are abducted by the Enolians and placed aboard a prison transport bound for the Canamar penal colony [E 143]. [Y 36] The first Gorn-Romulan War begins [SFB]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. In the Enterprise Timeline: While mapping uncharted space, a distress baeacon leads the "Enterprise" to Kappa Xi II (Oan), a world where the last of its inhabitants have just perished by mysterious means. At first believed to be an alien microbe, the "Enterprise" is contacted by a non- corporeal alien called Wanderer claiming it was a form of radiation poisoning. Further investigation reveals Wander to have been responsible: feeding off of the life energy of "non sapient" carbon based beings. After several crew members fall victim, an electrical charge is found to be effective against the entity and it is contained for transport aboard the Vulcan ship "Satar" [E #4]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Non-corporeal subspace aliens take possession of "Enterprise" personnel [E 144]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Captain Archer refuses to surrender "rebels" fleeing from a forgotten Klingon subject world. The "Enterprise" defends itself against the "Bortas," a warp 6 capacity D-5 battle cruiser, commanded by Captain Duras, son of Toral. Archer is placed on trial by Klingons and condemned to spend the remainder of his life on the penal colony Rura Penthe. Lt. Reed rescues him [E 145]. November In the Enterprise Timeline: The "Constellation" is attacked [E 146]. 21 November [reference stardate 1/0011.21] Star Fleet's 155th Combat Squadron, currently on recreational leave, is caught in a surprise attack at the site of the unfinished Outer Sector Defense Outpost 4. A major sensor failure at the outpost permits a squad- ron of pirate cruisers to sneak up and catch the squadron unprepared for combat. Though the pirates left the incomplete base untouched, they de- stroyed eleven of the squadron's twelve starships. Enemy losses are believed to be very light [FASA]. 2153, 01 January [reference stardate 1/0101.01] New Years Day celebrations throughout colonized space are interrupted with the news of the destruction at Outer Sector Defense Outpost 4. The U.S.S. "Carronade", a "Cavalry" class destroyer, survives to report about the sneak attack. The senior officers of the destroyer describe enemy vessels painted as giant, winged creatures that performed suicide runs with fusion-explosive missiles. Intercepted subspace radio trans- missions fron this battle are translated, finally giving the enemy a name --the Romulans. The U.F.P. also obtains its first accurate bearing on Romulan-held space [FASA]. 10 January In the Enterprise Timeline: While the "Enterprise" investigates an interstellar phenomena, Ensign Mayweather returns to the E.C.S. "Horizon" for personal leave [E 146]. Trivium (Element 127) is discovered in the Denevan asteroid belt. This element can be used in flares [MRM, OA]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The "Enterprise" officers rescue a team of Denobulan scientists in the caverns on the planet Xantoras [E 147]. In the Enterprise Timeline: First contact is achieved with the multi- gender Vissians while studying a hypergiant star. Commander Tucker interferes by teaching a Vissian cogenitor how to read [E 148]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Around this time the "Selaya" enters the Delphic Expanse [E 157]. 01 March In the Enterprise Timeline: The "Enterprise" tracks down a Borg- assimilated Arctic transport of scientists who recently unearthed components of the Borg time sphere from 2376. Enroute, Dr. Phlox is infected with Borg nanoprobes from assimilated Tarkaleans brought on board. The Borg are blown out into space, the transport destroyed, and Dr. Phlox cures himself through Omicron radiation treatment. The (as yet unnamed) Borg, however, manage to transmit a homing signal which will reach the Delta Quadrant in 200 years time [E 149]. In the Enterprise Timeline: While a dark matter nebula is explored by Captain Archer in a shuttlepod, he recalls the NX Test Program. T'Pol suggests it be named the Robinson nebula after A.G. Robinson [E 150]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Exploring the Cole 128 system, the "Enterprise" is hijacked by Denari followers of the dictator Sadir. Commander Tucker and Ensign Sato escape aboard the Suliban cell-ship, and are rescued by the Denari Miners Guild ship "Eclipse" locked in a war against Sadir. Tucker participates in a raid to free Kota Base prisoners--only to rescue Professor Victor Brodesser, the sole survivor of the failed "Daedalus" experiment. Their next mission, to capture Sadir on Denari goes awry when the dictator elects to take his own life. Tucker realizes that he and Sato are in a parallel universe [E #5]... In the Enterprise Timeline: Archer leads an escape from Rava I's prison. Tucker manages to board the captured "Enterprise" and regain control. The crew are reunited, and it is revealed that Sadir's son is in actuality the son of (alternate) Captain Archer. A loose peace is established in the system between both parties before the "Enterprise's" departure [E #6]. 21 March In the Enterprise Timeline: Captain Archer is abducted by a Tellarite bounty hunter (Captain Skalaar) in the employ of the Klingons. Aboard the "Enterprise," an alien microbe triggers Pon Farr in T'Pol [E 151]. 24 April In the Enterprise Timeline: A mysterious probe devastates Earth, killing over 7 million. The "Enterprise" is recalled to Earth. Enroute, Archer is briefly abducted by the Suliban: Silek introduces Archer to his temporally-shifted superior who explains that the Xindi are responsible and are building an even more powerful weapon in the Delphic Expanse. The "Enterprise" is retrofitted with photonic torpedoes and after convincing Admiral Forrest, sets course for the Expanse. Subcommander T'Pol resigns her commission to remain aboard [E 152]... The Centauri Firing Range opens for use by all members of the U.F.P. [SFC]. September? In the Enterprise Timeline: After 7 weeks travel, the "Enterprise" enters the Delphic Expanse. A trio of Klingon Bird of Preys, commanded by Duras, are fought and defeated [E 152]... October? In the Enterprise Timeline: Kolos' sentence on Rura Penthe is completed, whether he survives or not [E 145]. November? In the Enterprise Timeline: Captain Archer negotiates with a trellium mining facility in the Expanse in order to locate the Xindi homeworld. The coordinates are revealed by a dying slave miner, but they lead the "Enterprise" to a debris field of a world destroyed 120 years ago [E 153]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Spatial distortions intensify as the "Enterprise" probes deeper into the Delphic Expanse. Osaarian pirates raid NX-01 and an ancient Xindi sphere vessel is encountered. The Xindi database is downloaded [E 154]. In the Enterprise Timeline: A mutagenic virus transforms "Enterprise" officers into members of the Lokek. Dr. Phlox develops an anti-virus to return them to their normal selves [E 155]. In the Enterprise Timeline: While searching for a formula to synthesize liquid Trellium-D to protect the "Enterprise" against spatial anomalies, Captain Archer frees a sex slave named Rajiin. Planted by Xindi reptilians to obtain bio data for a bio-weapon, she is freed by a Xindi boarding party that raids NX-01, returning the information to the Xindi council [E 156]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The "Enterprise" answers an automated distress signal from the Vulcan ship "Selaya." Its crew of over 140 are found insane, products of Trellium-D poisoning (a potent neural toxin to Vulcans). Subcommander T'Pol is also affected but recovered. The "Selaya" disintegrates. Over 60 kilos of Trellium-D is obtained [E 157]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Gravimetric forces are traced to a second sphere in the Delphic Expanse, which is investigated by Archer and Tucker. Ensign Sato is telepathically contacted by an exiled alien named Tarquin seeking a life-long companion. Subcommander T'Pol estimates there are some 50 spheres responsible for the anomalies [E 158]. December? In the Enterprise Timeline: Following up on Tarquin's coordinates, the "Enterprise" investigates a Xindi-Sloth kemocite production facility. A Xindi-Reptilian ship arrives for their final shipment of kemocite for their offensive weapon. Archer plants a tracking device aboard [E 159]. In an alternate Enterprise Timeline: An anomaly infects Captain Archer's mind with parasites, preventing him from forming long-term memories. Admiral Forest grants T'Pol a field commission, making her captain. After several months of searching, the Xindi weapon's construction facility is located and the Xindi intercept the "Enterprise" disabling her and killing 13 crew. The starboard nacelle is damaged after T'Pol rams a Xindi ship. It is too late for Earth, annihilated by the Xindi sphere. Intent on genocide, the Xindi attack every Human outpost they can find including Mars, Alpha Centauri, and the Vega Colony. Less than 6,000 Humans will remain, after colonizing Ceti Alpha V. Captain T'Pol resigns her commission to serve as Archer's nursemaid. Dr. Phlox will return to Denobula to further research Archer's parasite infection problem [E 160]. In the Enterprise Timeline: A world inhabited by the Human descendants abducted from America's Wild West is discovered by the "Enterprise" [E 161]. In the Enterprise Timeline: During a warp experiment, Commander Tucker lapses into a coma from neural damage. Dr. Phlox grows a mimetic symbiont clone of Tucker, named Sim, when the "Enterprise" is threatened by a nucleonic particle buildup on the hull. Sim sacrifices himself, donating his neural tissue, to save Tucker's life [E 162]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Daniels reappears aboard the "Enterprise" informing Archer of 3 Xindi-Reptilians on Earth in 2004. Archer and T'Pol travel back in time to that year and stop the development of a genocidal Xindi virus [E 163]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Religious fanatics hijack the "Enterprise" in an attempt to change the balance of power against unbelievers [E 164]. 06 December In the Enterprise Timeline: After restoring 30% of the deleted database, the "Enterprise" discovers the prototype Xindi weapon being tested in a proving ground region of space. Commander Shran of the Andorian Imperial Guard claims to assist Archer in the weapon's recovery. Rather than allow it to fall into Andorian hands, Archer uses the control codes to self- destruct the weapon, damaging the Andorian vessel [E 165]. 12 December In the Enterprise Timeline: Degra, the Xindi weapon designer, is interrogated by Archer, and unwittingly reveals the weapon's location [E 166]. 27 December In the Enterprise Timeline: An alien (Maker) is brought aboard the "Enterprise." Subcommander T'Pol has sexual relations with Commander Tucker [E 167]. 2154 In the Enterprise Timeline: To reduce travel time enroute to Azati Prime, Dr. Phlox places the ship's crew in a comatose state. Unfortunately, the doctor is not entirely immune to its effects [E 168]. 08 January In the Enterprise Timeline: The "Enterprise" discovers an abandoned Xindi hatchery. Injected with a mild neurotoxin, Captain Archer is motivated to protect and nurture the eggs [E 169]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Finally reaching Azati Prime and locating the Xindi weapon, Archer tries to convince the Xindi that they are being manipulated (after being briefed by Daniels at the Battle of Procyon V, 400 years into the future). The Xindi launch a devastating attack on the "Enterprise" [E 170]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The attacks are called off. The Xindi- aquatics return Archer to the "Enterprise." T'Pol reveals to Dr. Phlox that she has been taking Trellium-D injections to access emotions. Encountering an alien vessel, Captain Archer chooses to hijack it, stealing its warp coil to enable the "Enterprise" to meet a rendezvous [E 171]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Captain Archer convinces Degra and a Xindi- Arboreal council member that the Sphere-Builders may be manipulating the Xindi into destroying Humanity, an action which may lead to the future extinction of the Xindi. Degra destroys a Reptilian vessel when their meeting is discovered, and a plan is formulated for Archer to bring the evidence before the Xindi Council [E 172]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The "Enterprise" encounters her alternate future self which had been thrown back in time 117 years after entering a nebula [E 173]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Captain Archer presents his evidence to the full Xindi Council. The Reptilians and Insectoids reject it, while the Humanoids and Arboreals consider it. The Sphere-Builders convince the Reptilians and Insectoids to take action. The Reptilian commander Dolim kills Degra and seizes control of the weapon. Ensign Sato is abducted to help decrypt the weapon's third launch code, and they disappear into a vortex [E 174]. 13 February In the Enterprise Timeline: The Xindi Council splits, with Archer working with the Humanoids and Arboreals to stop the Reptilians and Insectoids. The Aquatics agree to assist Archer if he can disable the Spheres. Ensign Sato is surgically forced to decrypt the weapon's final arming code--but is rescued shortly after the weapon is fully activated and on course for Earth. Archer and Reed pursue in Degra's ship while Tucker and T'Pol remain aboard the "Enterprise" to destroy Sphere 41 [E 175]. 14 February In the Enterprise Timeline: Sphere 41 is destroyed, collapsing the Sphere-builders network. Daniels gives Archer a glimpse of the U.F.P.'s founding ceremony. Archer destroys the Xindi weapon on its final approach towards Earth, and is presumed dead. The "Enterprise" crew inexplicably find themselves on World War II Earth [E 176]... The United Earth Stellar Navy (UESN) sees the need for a long-range cruiser to escort convoys of transports recently victimized by commerce raiders in the Orion sector. A "Bison" class transport is transformed into a protective cruiser by shortening the primary hull to 90 meters and structurally reinforced to withstand the greater stresses that the more powerful Pachyderm II warp nacelle was expected to produce. The ordnance of 24 Spider area-defense missiles, 72 Narwhal long-range antiship missiles, and 2 turret-mounted pulse laser cannons is installed. The result is the "Pioneer" class cruiser, with a complement of 1100, and warp 2.4 capacity via a 4N-2F fusion reactor with one midline Pachyderm II warp nacelle and two Jaguar I directional nacelles. Due to their large size and inefficient fusion-reactor-based warp drive system, the "Pioneer" cruisers are unwieldy at both sublight and warp speeds, but quite effective in their roles as "flying fortresses" for protecting convoys of equally elephantine cargo ships from lightly armed marauders and pirates. The class will total 18 vessels [Inet3]. A ship disappears in the Cicada/Taurean region [LS/a]. U.F.P. tension continues to grow as reports from outlying sectors suggest these space pirates may be an organized, well prepared force, not a loosely knit band of renegades [SFC]. June In the Enterprise Timeline: The NX-02 is ready to launch around this time [E 152]. July The U.E.S. "Archer" (PC-59) class system patrol ship is commissioned, with a ship's complement of 20 and warp 2.6 capacity (using a midline Firefly nacelle). Some 73 of these 6N-4A fusion reactor powered ships will be built, armed with 24 Amazon missiles and 2 pulse laser cannons [Inet3]. The "San Francisco" (NCC-028) class frigate enters service. This class will total 14 ships, each with complements of 48 and warp 2.4 capacity. Armament consists of twin laser cannon and atomic missiles. These vessels will defend Sol system as short-distance interceptors [Inet2]. 04 September The matter/antimatter technology demonstrator Little Nell is towed from Utopia Planitia UESN Yards to the Jupiter flight range, where it makes Earth's first matter/antimatter powered warp flight. (Up to this point, fusion reactors were "spiked" with antimatter) [Inet3]. The "Mercury" class scout enters service, with a ship's complement of 62 and second generation warp drive propulsion [SFC]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The decision is made to mount 2 modest, Star Fleet-approved laser cannon into the dorsal surface of the "hammerhead" saucer of the "Heavy Horses" design, both guns firing into the forward arc [Inet14]. [Y 38] The Lyran-Klingon War begins; no details are known. Equipment available to prime teams now includes Federation acid and fire-resistant uniforms [SFB]. Military salutes go out of style [GN 11]. 2155, 02 February [reference stardate 1/0302.2] Starwide Merchants, Inc. is founded in Grinitaine, Alpha Centauri to fin- ance and equip colonial expeditions [FASA]. Development begins on the "Nighthawk" (ST-480) class scouts, utilizing a single 2nd-generation PB-11 warp drive unit (yielding warp 8 capacity) and carrying crews of 80. Armed with 4 laser cannons and 1 missile launcher, the "Nighthawk" class will serve until the Four Years War. After the Romulan War, this class will be refitted with 3rd generation warp drive units (PB-11 A) increasing the ship's velocity by 1 warp factor. NCC numbers will also be applied in the NCC-890 series [GEC V5N3]. [Y 39] The Gorns lose the first Gorn-Romulan War at Gorn-Shima [SFB]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Power is fully passed from the military to the Presidium in the Denari system [E #6]. Kethas epetai-Khemara is born in the Klingon Empire [TOS #16]. 21 June The U.S.S. "Fearless" (NCC-015) "Dauntless" class cruiser is launched. One of 9 such cruisers constructed, the "Dauntless" class are squat and bulky 135 meter long vessels powered by sodium hydride fusion power systems and carrying a ship's complement of 138. Warp propulsion is provided by a 2nd generation warp drive system: 2 Zeta-V CDP rings plus one midline Bison III nacelle, yielding an impressive warp 3.8 maximum speed. Ordnance consists of 18 Spider area-defense missiles, 36 Narwhal long-range anti-ship missiles, 2 turret-mounted pulse laser cannons, and 1 Dragon heavy particle beam cannon [Inet4]. The "Consortium" class DYX-900 scout is built, one of the last proof-of- purchase interstellar vessels in service under the UESPA banner. Slated to compliment the soon-to-be-decommissioned "Messier" class, the DYX-900's construction is undertaken by Earth's Solaris Designs, Santos Enterprises, and Falconer Industries, with the old but durable DY series platform selected to bring forth a vanguard concept design from the past. Utilizing the Jeffries-Guzman linear-offset spatial hull configuration theorem (i.e. "Bonaventure" class styling), the innovating positioning of cylindrical and spherical modular mass with the pylon/dorsal mounts is used to defuse subspace pico-second oscillating transfer distortions. This move from the standard symmetrical to asymmetrical bi-axial placement of warp drive nacelles is considered revolutionary at the time. The "Consortium" project engineers will be hard pressed to explain to group shareholders the exponentially rising costs. The montly advancements in warp field generating technology will make it difficult to freeze the 900's design parameters. The engine nacelles molecular bonds would break down geometrically at warp 4, with the magnatomic flux causing intense heat and severe stresses throughout the hull. Ultimately the need for speed will amount to frequent overhauls and unacceptable maintenance costs. Earth media will ridicule the 900 as misplaced pride and posturing aspects of dated technology. The 900 will be used as a systems testbed transition vessel between the "Messier" and "Daedalus" classes for 4 years. The three companies which collaborated on the DYX-900 will eventually merge and become the Solaris Corporation. The main construction site of the "Consortium" was Luna's Earthrise Assembly Facility. The ship had a mere 7 decks, 2 GX-405 series advanced 1st generation warp drive units, a warp capacity of warp 3.8, and a crew of only 27 (6 passengers). Ordnance: 2 laser mounts, 1 particle pulse cannon, and 1 fusion missile launcher [GEC V5N3]. 09 August By this time, genetic enhancements on the L-5 Vanguard habitat include prehensile tails and are barely bipedal. Vanguard is thrown into the smaller Magellanic Cloud, some 210,000 light years from its previous position [TLE #1]. The U.E.S.P.A "Mann" (D-230) class heavy cruiser is designed. Budget overruns will require a new re-design with less powerful weapons installed and a reclassification to Heavy Destroyer class during the Romulan War. The 5-deck ship has two top and bottom warp nacelles yielding warp 7 capacity, 4 laser cannons, and 1 missile launcher. The ship's complement is 60 crew members and 10 troops. The class will total 12 ships measuring 130 meters each, with all but 3 being lost over the entire time period of the Earth/Romulan War [GEC V6N4]. A classified report prepared by the BLAND Corporation, the UESN should be prepared to accept the loss of approximately 1 of 15 ships each year through catastrophic reactor containment failure. While the actual rate of ship loss is far less than feared, the fact that an entirely new reactor system using the most unstable possible fuel had gone from theory to large-scale production in only 10 years, part of that under wartime conditions, warranted extreme caution [Inet3]. 02 November [reference stardate 1/0311.02] Outer Sector Defense Outpost 1 (Starbase 1), located in the Delta II system, is destroyed by a squadron of seven Romulan cruisers. Commodore Tonsum Han of the U.S.S. "Garibaldi" ("Horizon" class), commanding the 159th Combat Squadron, has his entire force out on maneuvers during the time of attack. He is subsequently court-martialed and discharged for dereliction of duty. Ships of the same design will attack the U.S.S. "Patton" and will be noted by Graff nearly a century later [FASA, SFC, GN 3]. In the "Mirror" universe, a Romulan outpost is destroyed by the I.S.S. "Constitution," and a Romulan military mobilization begins [TBoT #14]. 06 December [reference stardate 1/0312.06] Star Fleet Command institutes a Mobilization Alert to bring all bases and construction facilities to combat readiness. As part of the Mobilization Alert, a Zone of Transport Escort is established in the disputed areas. Star Fleet assigns military escorts to all priority transports [FASA]. Tavis is born on Vulcan [NWNC]. 2156 In an alternate Enterprise timeline: Dr. Phlox, on Denobula, begins to work towards curing Archer's neural parasite infection [E 160]. The immense "Cabbage" class cruisers (so designated by the UESN) enter service in the Romulan Star Empire and are sighted by Earth forces. Built for the specific purpose of large fleet advances across interstellar distances, the fusion-powered "Cabbage" cruisers are able to transport large numbers of missiles for ship-to-ship and ship-to-surface attacks. Each mounts a powerful plasma cannon (predecessor to the warp-powered unit used in the next century), "Mothra" or "Mambo" long-range attack missiles, and "Moolah" short-range defensive missiles. A spherical fusion reactor mated to the rear of the command hull powers 3 pedunculated warp nacelles mounted in a 120-degree configuration yielding an estimated maximum speed of warp 2.5. The "Cabbage" class cruiser carries a crew complement of 1,000 and is also known as a "Sabinus" class cruiser to UESN Intelligence and informally as "jellyfish" by UESN crewmen. Some 105 are believed to have been built through late 2158. Observed variants include the "Tonsil" class carrier, "Rodent" class sensor/communications ship, and "Syrup" class troop carrier [Inet3]. The "Phoenix" (NCC-020) "Dauntless" class cruiser enters service under the command of Captain Joe Ehrlich. The first vessel to encounter a Romulan Preybird following the formal declaration of war, the "Phoenix" will destroy 2 enemy ships before pulling back to effect repairs [Inet4]. [reference stardate 1/04] Advanced laser weaponry, in development for eight years, is approved for use on all "Horizon" class cruisers. Designed by Captain Theodore Weller of the "Cavalry" class starship U.S.S. "Poisson" at the Centauri Firing Range, the lasers can be warp-accelerated at their target having a spread departure of 2.3x10^-9 [SFC]. The UESN propulsion engineers at Utopia Planitia speculate that dividing a spacecraft's enveloping warp field into two lobes, a smaller forward "penetrating" lobe and a larger trailing lobe, would decrease subspace resistance. To test this theory, the "Fireball" (XL-5) is designed with the then-unusual feature of a small comand hull separated by a thin neck from the larger engineering hull. In addition, the warp nacelles are slightly raised above the ship's midline in an attempt to decrease subspace vortical interference. The "Fireball" experimental cruiser uses an early version of the SSWR-IV reactor that would later be used for the "Daedalus" class. Substantially smaller and lighter than the SSWR-II series of reactors used in earlier UESN small cruisers, the "Fireball" is designed to be much smaller than any previous cruiser with a true matter/antimatter drive. Two NOP Energomash Typhoo C warp nacelles gives the craft warp 4.4 maximum warp with a crew complement of 87. Another first is the horizontal arrangement of decks rather than stacked vertically along the longitudinal axis. Not put into production, only 2 ships of this type would be built, the "Rocket" (XL-6) the sistership [Inet3]. An Earth ship, the "Endeavor," encounters a Romulan ship in orbit of Cheron IV bombarding the surface with nuclear bombs. The "Endeavor" is fired on by nuclear missles and retreats to Gamma Hydra IV [LUG]. The First Romulan War is perhaps also known as the Earth-Romulan War over the next four years due to the proximity to the Terran system and/or the heavy involvement of Earth ships [TOS #85]. Around this time, Commander Sabra Lowe receives advanced warning of a Romulan attack. With insufficient time for Earth to send reinforcements to the dilithium mining colony on Polluxara IV, she destroys the colony along with 840 colonists, rather than allow the 92% pure crystals fall into Romulan hands. Only 1 of 8 dilithium mining colonies at the time, Polluxara IV turned out 4.072 times the amount of others [GN 47]. February The UE War Council decides to make production of the matter/antimatter powered warships a priority. As a result, 50 trillion new solar dollars per year will be dedicated to matter/antimatter reactor development [Inet3]. The U.S.S. "Halsey" (FR-261) "Durance" class cargo/tug is used as an experimental test ship [CTP]. Ursula Yare of Terra is the Federation Council President at approximately this time [FASA]. March "Archer" class ships do much to blunt Romulan thrusts following the attack on deep space station Salem 1 [Inet3]. Sered is born during this period. He will be a classmate of Sarek at the Vulcan Science Academy. A brilliant student, he will favor Vulcan's secession from the U.F.P. in the 23rd Century and eventually become mentally deranged. He will also have contact with the Romulans [GN 28]. 14 April In the Enterprise Timeline: the prototype S.S. "Heavy Horses" is officially commissioned into commercial service, and Heavy Horses Shipyards begins leasing the ship for cargo runs to the nearest Earth colonies. This warp freighter class carries a ship's complement of 45 and has warp 5 capacity [Inet14]. 23 April "Little Nell" is destroyed by a catastrophic warp core explosion on her 10th flight, likely due to spalling or delamination of the inner surface of the reaction chamber. However, within 6 months a second prototype, "Little Nell II," will be launched. Ironically the destruction of "Little Nell" may have actually accelerated development, as the new SSWR-IIA reactor installed on "Little Nell II" will incorporate numerous improvements ahead of the original development schedule as well as being lighter (25,000 tons) and smaller (2,800 cubic meters) [Inet3]. [Y 40] The Lyrans, a felinoid race probably related to the Kzinti, attack what they believe is a Klingon mining colony. The outpost is, instead, from the Hydrans, and not previously known to the Lyrans. Thus begins the first Lyran-Hydran War. Equipment available to prime teams now includes the Focused Beam Communications Unit (FBCU) and the Mark II universal translator. Warp technology is developed by most Far Side races at this stage, though the KCA (Krebiz Capitalist Alliance) delays implementing this new technology [SFB]. May [reference stardate 1/0405] Star Fleet Command and several leading universities co-publish a report on the Romulan race. This study examines all available information on the Romulans and describes their threat to the Federation [FASA]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The S.S. "Heavy Horses" leaves Sol system with a full cargo hold [Inet14]. The Second Battle of Gamma Hydra II is fought. The "Mann" class heavy destroyers "Mann" (D-230), "Zukovski" (D-237), and "Dunlap" (D-241) are lost along with the rest of the Fifth Earth Fleet [GEC V6N4]. June The United Earth colony on Mohannak VI is attacked by 2 "Cabbages" and 3 smaller "Elbow" class cruisers. Near the system's Kuiper belt, the Romulan attackers are engaged by 3 "Archers:" the U.E.S. "Pemberton" (PC-60), U.E.S. "Haar" (PC-66), U.E.S. "Hachez" (PC-92); and the "San Francisco" class corvette U.E.S. "Taipei" (CL-73). Four of the Romulan ships are destroyed and the 5th escapes back across the enemy lines [Inet3]. (8650 Vulcan Years) The Vulcan Outreach period begins [MRM]. The Redjac entity kills two women in Heliopolis on Alpha Proxima (Eridani) II [WF]. In an alternate Enterprise timeline: Trip Tucker takes command of the "Enterprise" [E 160]. 2157, January [reference stardate 1/0501] After several months of careful analysis and discussion, ranking Star Fleet officers at Starbase 3 report their decision. All subsectors within Sectors 5, 7, and 10 go to Code 1 War-Alert status to combat the Romulans' irregular hit-and-run tactics [FASA]. Production begins on the "Ogre" class battlecruiser. A cruiser-sized vessel with sufficient range and speed to pose a serious threat to the Romulans, and designed expressly to serve in the Romulan wars, the "Ogre" features 5 laser cannons and 3 missile launchers and carries a crew of 65. Warp capacity is an impressive warp 6.1. However, when the "Ogre" is ready to enter service, the Battle of Cheron will have already been fought and subspace negotiations with the Romulans will already be defining the terms of peace. Only one other "Ogre" class vessel will be built: the "Troll" [Inet5]. Izar (Epsilon Bootis III) becomes the 10th U.F.P. member [STM]. March The improved SSWR-IIA reactor is formally certified by the UESN Propulsion Board for installation in naval vesels. The "Krechet" (CCM-1) class cruisers will be the first ships to use the new reactor [Inet3]. The first "Merchantman" Class J cargo ships are constructed. 1,827 of these warp 1.3, 12-man vessels will be built by 2175 and many will remain in service well into the late 23rd Century. These vessels will probably evolve into the similar "Monarch" class freighter design in the 23rd Century [MCP, Inet14]. Alonzo Richter is born [GN 7]. "Doppler" class, 50-man, scouts with second generation warp drive enter service [SFC]. July The "Krechet" (CCM-1) class cruisers enter service, based on the earlier fusion-powered "Amarillo" (CC-33) class. These 368-crew cruisers carry 12 Spider area-defense missiles, 24 Narwhal long-range antiship missiles, and 2 turret-mounted pulse laser cannons. Powered by a SSWR-IIB reactor with a single midline Bison IX nacelle and 2 Jaguar II directional nacelles, warp 3.1 is their maximum velocity. This class will total 8 vessels [Inet3]. 22 July [reference stardate 1/0507.22] Two Romulan gunboats are surrounded and crippled in the Sexton system by units from Star Fleet's 123rd Combat Squadron. The Romulan ships self-destruct while several Federation ships maneuver close for boarding. Four U.F.P. destroyers are lost with all hands. Star Fleet issues standing orders prohibiting its vessels from closing with even a badly damaged Romulan vessel [FASA]. August The "Tannhauser" (CHM-55) class heavy cruiser enters service, essentially a lengthened "Pioneer" class cruiser adapted to utilize the new SSWR-IIIA reactor, designed for ships with displacements greater than 300,000 tons. Carrying complements of 1,254, the "Tannhauser" class has warp 3 capacity via one midline Spitfire VI warp nacelle and two Jaguar I directional nacelles placed in a unique forward "hammerhead" arrangement in an attempt to increase warp maneuverability. Ordnance consists of 36 Spider area-defense missiles, 96 Narwhal long-range antiship missiles, 4 twin turret-mounted pulse laser cannons, and 10 Grand Slam orbit-ground attack missiles. The class will total 15 vessels, with the "Tannhauser" (CHM-55), "Vicksburg" (CHM-57) and "Marathon" (CHM-60) joining the fleet just in time to take part in the Battle of Hell's Gate [Inet3]. 12 September The Battle of Hell's Gate is fought when Earth ships go on the offensive and destroy a Romulan invasion fleet. The Romulan invasion fleet is discovered when two UESN M/AM-powered cruisers, the "Krechet" (CCM-1) and "Bowen" (CCM-2) on patrol in Sector 23, followed Romulan tankers attempting to rendezvous for refuelling. Remaining safely out of sensor range to avoid alerting the tankers, they fired a message torpedo towards starbase 44 then continued along the projected course of the tankers found penetrating 1 light year into UE Alliance space. The invasion fleet self-destructs to avoid capture following the arrival of reinforcements including "Tannhauser" class heavy cruisers. The strategies available are severely limited by the poor quality of UE warships. Ship-to-ship combat at this time most often takes the form of long-range missile duels. Opposing ships would cautiously venture out from their bases until long-range sensor contact was made. The ships would then usually close within extreme missile range, fire a volley of missiles, then attempt to evade their opponent's missiles. As a result, many engagements end without significant damage to either ship. For the UE to undertake offensive operations, a power source enabling more dynamic warp flight is obviously needed beyond mere fusion-powered warp drive systems [Inet3]. October In the aftermath of the failed Romulan invasion, a call goes up throughout United Earth space for immediate retribution. Citizens of Earth and her colonies now believe that merely defending UE space against the Romulans is no longer sufficient; instead, they feel that the Romulan worlds must be directly attacked. However, the UESN will not be able to immediately mount offensive operations as fusion-powered ships are simply too large, too slow, and have payloads and unrefuelled ranges too small to success- fully attack across distances of more than a few light years. Even after 50 Romulan ships were destroyed several light years within UE space in the Battle of Hell's Gate, the largest piece of Romulan ship recovered by the UE Office of Technology Assessment weighs under 10 tons. Romulan ship data will be based upon long-range scans and microtorpedo reconnaissance probes [Inet3]. November [reference stardate 1/0511] Star Fleet Command's "Marshall" class destroyer becomes operational and is rushed into immediate full-scale production. Equipped with many of the most recent technological advances, this warship is the mainstay of the Federation's combat fleet during the latter part of the Romulan War. The "Marshall" will remains in active service for 60 years, longer than any other major warship class before or since. A total of 2,900 ships are built. These destroyers have warp 3.8 capacity (a 10:1 matter to antimatter fuel mix), are the first ships with warp-generated defensive shielding, carry a crew of 157, and have an impressive ordanance consisting of: 14 forward lasers, 8 rear lasers, 8 forward particle beam cannons, 2 rear particle beam cannons, and 400 photon torpedoes [FASA]. Sectors 1-4 and 7-10 go to Code 1 Alert Status as the Romulan Empire continues its "hit and run" tactics [FASA]. 07 December [reference stardate 1/0522.07] Two Romulan vessels are crippled by a Star Fleet strike force. The Romulan commanders wait until several ships maneuver close for grappling and boarding, then self-destruct taking the U.F.P. ships with them as they explode. Standard orders are issued prohibiting U.F.P. vessels from closing with even a badly-damaged Romulan vessel [FASA]. 09 December [reference stardate 1/0512.09] Discussions are held at the highest echelons of the Federation and Star Fleet Command. As a result, President of the Federation Council Cristofur Thorpe issues a sealed, standing order by subspace radio to all individ- uals possessing the rank of Admiral, Council Secretary, or Senior Ambas- sador. If formal contact is made with the official Romulan government, the Federation will demand that all hostilities cease immediately, or a state of war will be declared. Any military or governmental official receiving this order has the full authority of the U.F.P. to authorize such a declaration [FASA]. The availability of antimatter becomes a primary concern of the Admiralty as the only use is fuel for UESN starship reactors and its production a high cost at a small number of facilities all on Earth [Inet3]. 2158, January The SSWR-IID reactor is introduced [Inet3]. [Y 42] The Lyran-Klingon War ends when several Lyran clans abandon the war to protect their homes from the Hydrans. The Lyrans are forced to accept an unfavorable settlement [SFB]. February "Torsk" class destroyers enter service, designed with two distinct missions in mind: to gather intelligence along border areas and to hunt and destroy enemy scout ships. Carrying crews of 236, ordnance of 10 Spider area-defense missiles, 16 Narwhal long-range antiship missiles, and 2 pulse laser cannons, these warp 3.5 capacity ships will eventually be superceded by the significantly more capable "Powhatan" class. This class will total 14 ships [Inet3]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Star Fleet requests 7 "Heavy Horses" class freighters and 21 extra cargo containers to be part of Star Fleet's growing Materials Operations Command [Inet14]. June The matter/antimatter/fusion-powered "Minotaur" (P/A-33) class fighter and the matter/antimatter-powered "Yorktown" (CVM-5) class carrier are introduced in an attempt to overcome the operational limitations of early matter/antimatter ships by combining the speed and range of matter/antimatter-powered warp flight with the maneuverability of high- impulse fighters. The "Yorktown" is based on the "Pioneer" class cruiser with a new SSWR-IIIB matter/antimatter reactor and four paired Jaguar III warp nacelles. Sensors, navigational deflector, command centers, computer core, crew facilities, and life support are located at the front cylindrical forehull. Docking cradles for 5 "Minotaur" long-range fighters line the center section of the forehull, with deuterium tanks, missile room, and fighter support facilities located in the aft section of the forehull. In the extreme stern of the ship is located the impulse drive and its fusion reactor. The "Yorktown" class has a displacement of 670,000 tons, by far the largest Earth- designed warship produced to date and not surpassed until the "Ambassador" class of the 2330s. The ship's complement is 1,560, warp capacity is 3.6, and ordnance consists of 24 Spider area-defense missiles, 2 turret- mounted pulse laser cannons, and 5 "Minotaur" fighters. The class will total 46 ships. The "Minotaur" fighter is approximately 50 meters long with a hybrid warp drive system consisting of 10 44J matter/antimatter power modules and a 6N-3A fusion reactor, allowing limited warp 4 capacity via 1 midline Powerstar IV warp nacelle. Weaponry consists of 16 Corsair attack missiles and 4 nose-mounted pulse laser cannons. Each fighter carries a complement of 3: commander/pilot, weapon's officer/navigator, and engineer. Also commissioned at this time is the "Curran" class patrol ships: matter-antimatter powered upgraded "Archers" with complements of 27 and warp capacities of 4.2 (via a 5N-6E fusion reactor and 10 36D antimatter power modules with 1 midline Dragonfly 1-A nacelle). The class will consist of 30 vessels, each armed with 36 Janus offensive/ defensive missiles and 2 pulse laser cannons [Inet3]. July The UE Alliance goes on the offensive. "Krechet" class cruisers are largely relegated to secondary roles by newer and more capable "Conqueror" and "Powhatan" classes. The "Olympus Mons" (APM-8) class combat transports and "Reid Fleming" (AOM-21) class deuterium tankers help establish a fast, reliable logistic trail from the core areas of UE space to the front lines. With reactor and nacelle upgrades, both classes will serve with Star Fleet Transport Command until the mid 2230s [Inet3]. 21 August The "Yorktown" class carrier "Saratoga" (CVM-27) and 4 other ships of the 3rd Fleet's 14th Carrier Assault Group participates in attacking targets along the Romulan frontier with the goal of destroying active subspace sensor arrays in preparation for a planned large-scale advance into Romulan space. (Active subspace sensors, like subspace radio transmitters of this time, are too large to mount on ships.) The "Saratoga" departs Starbase 10 at warp 2.65 accompanied by the "Powatan" class escorts "Cyane" (CEM-22) and "Choctaw" (CEM-31) [Inet3]. 07 September The "Saratoga" launches "Minotaur" fighters at a point 98 AU southest and below the designated targets, each successfully destroys the targets [Inet3]. 24 September The "Saratoga" and her escorts return to Starbase 10 [Inet3]. October The "Daedalus" (NCC-170) class exploration craft are 104 meter long, warp 3.7 capacity starships. Initially designated light cruisers, they are rushed into service because of the Romulan threat. The class will total 20 vessels (NCC-170-NCC-189), each armed with 4 laser emplacements and carrying complements of 120. The same general design will be carried over to the "Horizon" and "Archon" classes in the late 22nd Century. Durng the Romulan War attempts will be made to improve the performance of the "Daedalus" class by enhancing the sensor suite, adding matter/ antimatter containment bottles, increasing the flow capacity of the matter/antimatter injectors, and installing higher-output warp nacelles. However, these measures will further decrease space for crew quarters, laboratories, and life support equipment and will place additional stress on the reactor (SSWR-IIIC). In the 2160s, catastrophic warp core breaches will be especially high among the "Daedalus" class, as safety was seriously compromised by the ships being pushed dangerously past the limits inherent in their light cruiser design [GEC V9N1, JDCP]. Note that there will be various offshoots of the "Daedalus" class launched during this period, retaining the same basic hulls configuration. These include the "Endeavour" class, "Homer" class, and "Illustrious" class [Inet13]. The Romulans begin production on "Chowder" class cruisers. Essentially scaled-down "Cabbage" class cruisers, "Chowder" ships carry complements of 200 and have warp 3.2 capacity. Weaponry consists of a plasma cannon, "Mambo" or "Misfit" long-range attack missiles, "Moolah" short- range defensive missiles, and lasers. Some 150 "Chowders" will be commissioned, also known as "squids" or "Veronus" by UESN Intelligence [Inet3]. Kirk will favor a bottle of Ridley Cabernet of this year's vintage [TOS #77]. December The last of the "Torsk" class destroyers enter service [Inet3]. 2159 [Y 43] The Lyrans defeat the Hydran invasion, but reach a negotiated settlement rather than continue the war. The first Lyran-Hydran War ends [SFB]. Nien Ch'lin is born in Romulan space [TNG #63]. The "Heisenberg" (commanded by Captain Monsees) is captured by Romulans eager to grasp modern warp drive, about this time. Tobin Dax of Trill and Skon of Vulcan use their prototype transporter system to defeat the Romulans by separating the ship and detonating the warp core. Skon intends to deliver a paper to the Cochrane Institute at Alpha Centauri on the proposal to create modular, detachable hulls for spacecraft [GN 38]. 16 June [reference stardate 1/0606.16] Star Fleet's 150th Combat Squadron, under the command of Admiral Rex Gunther, meets a solitary Romulan U-13 class cruiser near Eta Leonis VI. Instead of attacking, Admiral Gunther follows Thorpe's instructions, opens known Romulan hailing frequencies, and warns the invading ship of his or- ders. Gunther gives the Romulan government six months to respond. Other- wise, it means war. Though the Romulan ship does not communicate, it is permitted to depart with the warning. This marks the sole meeting of Fed- eration and Romulan warships without bloodshed on either side [FASA]. July The "Minotaur"/"Yorktown" system begins to be superceded in its long- range strike and anti-ship roles by the "Daedalus" class, whose smaller but more powerful SSWR-IVA reactor and twin warp nacelles allow greater maneuverability, speed, and range at warp speed [Inet3]. 24-29 September The Battle of Malkur VI takes place. The "Fearless" (NCC-015) is ambushed by 3 Romulan Preybirds and her warp drive is severely damaged. A 5-day-long game of hide-and-seek through the thick asteroid belt of the Malkur system is played out before diving into the atmosphere of Malkur VI, a gas giant. The "Fearless" manages to destroy 2 Romulan ships before being disabled by the third. The "Bowen" will rescue the "Fearless" after responding to the distress call [Inet4]. 14 October [reference stardate 1/0610.14] Since Admiral Gunther issued his warning, at least one Federation warship has remained in the vicinity of Eta Leonis VI, awaiting a Romulan response. The U.S.S. "Patton," a brand-new "Marshall" class destroyer, is the ship on picket duty when three U-15 class cruisers close, in the Tri- Beta Sector advancing on the Rigel star system. While decelerating, the Romulans open fire. They have 4 laser banks per ship with a regeneration delay of 24.3 seconds. The "Patton's" Captain Joseph Spadora makes one transmission before a Romulan cruiser fires a single guided missile. The torpedo hits the side of the "Patton," totally disintegrating it. Spadora's message is received by other vessels in the area and relayed throughout the Federation. The Romulans' intentions are clear, and war is officially declared [FASA, SFC]. Intercepted subspace radio communications are translated and analyzed to help the U.F.P. understand their foe. The Romulan War calls attention to the strategic importance of the Triangle [FASA]. The "Conqueror" (CHM-69) class cruisers are the final "Bison"-based ships to be built during the war. Basically improved "Tannauser" class ships with smaller, more powerful SSWR-IIC reactors, new Typhoon B2 warp nacelles mounted outboard above the centerline, and an upgraded sensor suite, 18 will be commissioned with warp 4.1 capacity. New weapons include 36 Pitbull area-defense missiles, 96 Thunderflash long-range antiship missiles (fired from a forehead-mounted high-velocity "missile rifle" with a rotary feed system), 10 Grand Slam orbit-ground attack missiles, 2 twin turret-mounted pulse laser cannons, and a ship-to- ship Ultra Zeus II ground-attack megalaser cannon first used in the "Farragut" class. The "Conqueror" class cruisers, carrying complements of 1,320, will provide valuable service during the last year of the war, particularly at the Battle of Cheron where their steady missile barrages will help batter the Romulan fleet into submission. 18 will be built [Inet3]. The U.F.P. confronts the Romulans near the Rigel Star System [SFC]. In the "Mirror" universe, war with the Romulan Federation begins as empire forces are confronted near the remains of Rigel II [TBoT #14]. The Romulans' "Clavicle" class cruiser sees service. Named "Tyrranus" class by UESN Intelligence, the "Clavicle" is another member of the "Chowder" family of cruisers with a bilaterally symmetric winged main hull with 2 nacelles. The first Romulan cruiser to actually bear some resemblance to a bird of prey (despite the markings on all Romulan vessels), the "Clavicle" carries a complement of 500 and has an impressive maximum speed of warp 4.2 for brief periods giving it an edge over matter/antimatter powered cruisers. However, the class enters service too late and in too few numbers (20) to have much effect on the outcome of the war. Their ordnance consists of plasma cannon, "Mullet" long-range attack missiles, and "Mascot" short-range defensive missiles. The "Clavicle" class' flat, twin-nacelle layout will serve as the basis for Romulan cruisers over the next 100 years [Inet3]. Warp drive ambulances are rushed into service as Federation casualties mount [SFC]. Still utilizing inefficient fusion reactors and unable to cope with UESN's antimatter reactors, the Romulans spend a large proportion of their research funds attempting to harness the power of quantum singularities. This fruitless endeavor will divert resources from areas of research with more immediate applications [Inet3]. 2160 [reference stardate 1/07] War continues as the Romulans penetrate the interplanetary security of the Sector 5B Mining Complex, destroying this important Federation resource [SFC]. The Sector 7 Wing Fleet is victorious over one entire Romulan armada [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Fearless" (NCC-015) is declared unsafe by Star Fleet engineers and is scrapped [Inet4]. February [reference stardate 1/0702] The first of scores of individual ship-versus-ship and ship-versus-outpost encounters occur throughout this period of the Romulan War. Each side wins several of these confrontations, but more often, the opposing forces successfully destroy one another. This will continue on for over two years [FASA]. The Federation/Romulan Non-Aggression Pact is drawn up [TNG #35]. Production begins on the Mark 1 shuttlecraft, the first truly compact transorbital vehicle to enter service in the Alpha Quadrant. Powered by a micro-fusion pack that powers the main thrusters, nacelles, and a newly-developed repulsorlift drive. The Mark 1 has no armament and carries 1 crewman and 4 to 6 passengers with warp 1.1 capacity, making it capable of interplanetary travel. Several thousand will be built to 2205 [Inet5]. S'chn T'gai Sarek is born in ShiKahr, Sas-a-Shar on Vulcan, the son of Skon [JB, ST III]. T'Rea is born [GN 16]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The demand for new ships from Heavy Horses is so great that all of its leased "McGreggor" class hulls are refitted to the "Heavy Horses" class. Within the next decade the Heavy Horses shipyards will produce between 3 and 6 ships per year, with 5 cargo containers being produced every 3 months [Inet14]. Darov is also born during this era [GN 16]. The last Danon is born on Heartland (NC513-II) [ON 13]. The "Chapparral" class light exploration cruiser enters production [Inet5]. [Y 44] The Gorns battle a powerful and mysterious ship [SFB]. Gene Roddenberry commands the DY-1200 ship V.K. "Velikan" on a mission into the Ficus sector to explore strange, new worlds [TNG 144]. 2161, February [reference stardate 1/0802] Continuing their advance into Federation space, Romulan ships form 'wolf packs' to attack Federation transports. Three escorted Federation convoys are attacked and destroyed in this manner. Officials believe Romulans are hijacking the cargoes before destroying the transports. As they press deeper into Federation space, the Romulans are becoming desperately short of supplies [FASA]. The Quantum II 'time warp' star drive is developed. This PB-series cir- cumferential (2nd generation) warp drive, based upon an exponential scale of time warp factors, will enable the "Horizon/Archon" class starships to extend the boundaries of the U.F.P. by hundreds of parsecs [STM, HCE]. 19 March? An unspecified federation is founded, possibly even a reformation of the United Federation of Planets. The drafting of the Paris Charter this year is probably directly related, and the signing of the U.F.P. Constitution [TNG 217, GN 18, TNG 195]. Deneva is colonized as a trading-line base. The Symmetrist movement starts a hostage situation on the first colony ship. Taking over the ship, the group of radical environmentalists from Alpha Centauri threaten to blow up the colony ship with explosives while still in orbit. The radicals claim that it is necessary for the Federation to be taught a lesson. Rather than allowing the colonists die due to environmental collapse over decades, they feel that the authorities will take more notice if all the colonists die at once. An assault team from the "Archon" (NCC-189) attempts to board the colonists' ship, and 408 colonists (out of 650) die in addition to 32 Star Fleet personnel and all the radicals [OA, GN 26]. Tyrtaeus II is colonized by Earth people not wanting any part of the Federation and its network of cultures bound in interdependency. Unfortunately the one mistake they make is the system's location: too close to the soon-to-be-established Neutral Zone [TOS #83]. A Terran Star Fleet Academy on Earth is considered [TNG 219, SASH]. Growing for over a century as a lone entity, UESPA's many vessels are incorporated into the Star Fleet of the new United Federation of Planets [STD2]. 02 May [reference stardate 1/0805.02] Headed for the Triangle, a Romulan armada of 60 ships attacks three Federation squadrons near Gamma Hydra. Though Federation forces are outnumbered, both sides take heavy casualties. Star Fleet's new tactics match Romulan ferocity, leaving both fleets badly depleted and exhausted. However, the Romulans force a Federation retreat, and they resume course for the Triangle. The 132nd Strike Squadron, under the command of Admiral William Larson, reinforces the battered U.F.P. forces and repulses the Romulan armada. This battle seriously weakens Star Fleet, but it also prevents the formation of a major Romulan fleet in the Triangle. Excluding isolated, small-scale engagements, the Triangle remains Romulan-free for the remainder of the war [FASA]. The "Bradley" class advanced space tank enters service, each with a complement of 8 [SFC]. 13 May The U.S.S. "Pioneer" (NX-100) class medium cruiser is launched to provision colonists already installed by the older Earth Star Fleet vessels across a group of 16 stars closest to Sol. Carrying a complement of 410 and possessing warp 5 capacity, 29 ships will comprise this class. Each vessel is armed with 3 high energy laser cannons and 2 fusion missile bays [Inet12, Inet13]. The "Chapparral" class light exploration cruiser enters service. Carrying a crew of 35 and armed with 1 forward laser cannon and a focusing coil enabling the fusion exhaust of the impulse drive to be used as a short-ranged weapon, 51 of these warp 5 vessels will be commissioned. Both a scouting vessel and an explorer, the main sensors are the most sophisticated yet to be mounted in a starship [Inet5]. 25 July [reference stardate 1/0807.25] Four Romulan squadrons bombard Alpha Omega B with star-bomb missiles, rendering the planet uninhabitable. Two Romulan squadrons performing diversionary tactics are wiped out by local defense squadrons, but over 200,000 military and civilian personnel are killed in the main attack. This marks the Romulans' deepest penetration into Federation space [FASA]. September [reference stardate 1/0809] Shortages of men, starships, and supplies reach critical levels for both Federation and Romulan forces, as both fleets force deep penetrations into their opposing governments' territory. Numerous raids and battle losses make it increasingly difficult for either side to form effective formations and continue the war [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Manassa" (FR-254) "Durance" class vessel is decommissioned and scrapped [CTP]. The "Federation" (NX-151) class heavy cruiser is commissioned. With warp 5 capacity, a ship's complement of 480, and ordnance consisting of 6 high energy laser cannons and 2 fusion missile bays, the "Federation" is among the first "big guns" heavy cruiser produced by the U.F.P. Designed for defense, control, as well as exploration, they will excel throughout the latter half of the 22nd Century, with 14 ships comprising this class [Inet12]. 01 November [reference stardate 1/0811.01] While on an exploration and survey mission in the Triangle, the U.S.S. "Cavalier" is ambushed by Romulan cruisers in a newly discovered planetary system. After destroying the ship, the Romulan vessels move off without bothering to examine the system. A twelve-man landing party, under the command of Lieutenant Lawrence David Baker, is stranded there [FASA]. November [reference stardate 1/0811] A U.F.P. fleet stumbles on a major Romulan base, dealing the enemy its first true defeat. Over 30 Romulan war-vessels, manned only by skeleton crews during resupply operations, are destroyed in orbit before they can fire a shot. Six Star Fleet vessels are lost in the engagement when the planetary base destroys itself after its shields had been seriously dam- aged. The loss to the Romulan fleet is crippling, and the Romulan war effort never fully recovers [FASA]. The "Ogre" and "Troll" are transferred to the ready reserve [Inet5]. The planet Eden (UFC 3676543) is discovered by shipwrecked U.F.P. forces in Romulan space during this era [STM]. Roughly around this time, the planet Valakis begins to feel the effects of their genetic epidemic as Dr. Phlox's medicine loses its potency [E 113]. This is also the era of Federation conflicts with other races including the Tarn and even the Klingons (at least the "Verdun" will tangle with them before the disappearance of this starship). An ancestor of Geordi La Forge will die in the Tarn Conflicts as an ensign aboard the "Constitution" with 200 other crewmen [TNG #57]. 2162, 20 January [reference stardate 1/0901.20] In his now-famous "Sighted Man of Peace" address to the Federation Council, Senior Councilman Abraham Dannon recommends offering a peace treaty to the Romulans. During the next ten days, advocates of both view- points hold heated discussions on the proposition [FASA]. The Klingons conquer the icy world TaD ("frozen"), making the native Al'Hamatti the status of jeghpu'wI. A satellite is placed in orbit for the Klingon overseers and the planet is mined for its rich deposits of topaline [TNG #61]. The D2 cruiser is introduced by the Klingons. Little more than a glorified intrasystem patrol ship fitted with an inefficient, long- duration fusion reactor and increased deuterium stores allowing limited interstellar flight, the D2 is the first Klingon ship that can be described in any detail. Although possessing warp 3.2 capacity, frequent refueling every 2 to 3 light years due to its inefficient main fusion reactor makes the D2 reliant upon refueling stations. An overall length of 160 meters and a ship's complement of 325, some 73 ships of this class will be commissioned. The Klingons at this time possess inferior ships which are no match for the Romulans. Regardless, the Klingons will attempt to invade Romulan territory at least 4 times in the next 3 decades [Inet3]. 01 February [reference stardate 1/0902.01] The Federation Council votes on Councilman Dannon's proposal for a peace offer. The measure is accepted by a one-vote margin, and is immediately transmitted via subspace radio to the Romulan Star Empire [FASA]. An Educational Sub-committee of the Military Staff Committee to the Feder- ation Council is established. Its responsibilities are to locate a site for a Star Fleet Academy on Earth, complete designs for the campus and buildings, develop a curriculum, and recommend suitable faculty and staff members [SASH]. 28 April [reference stardate 1/0904.28] The Federation Council receives a response from the Romulan Star Empire. According to their Imperial Senate, the treaty must contain the provisions that no members of the warring races meet face-to-face, and that no ships cross a negotiated Neutral Zone. Additional information on the exact loc- ation, dimensions, and restrictions applying to the Neutral Zone are also emphatically requested. Councilman Dannon, placed in charge of the sub- space negotiations, responds within one week [FASA]. 01 May [reference stardate 1/0905.01] The Battle of Cheron is fought in Romulan space between two squadrons of Federation ships and remnants of four Romulan groups. The battle ends inconclusively when neither side has any combat-capable ships remaining. This battle marks the U.F.P.'s last opportunity to organize a fleet strong enough to reach the supposed location of the Romulan homeworld. It is considered a victory nevertheless, because the Romulans lose more than the Federation. Admiral Alex Hamilton, commander of the flagship "Hannibal" of the "Marshall" class, announces the end of the Romulan War. Dr. Mordecai Challah urges reconsideration for a Code 1 Priority Research effort to discover the cause and a cure for a new medical affliction resulting from the war effort: rapid-growth cancer of the skin and skeletal structure apparently from Romulan laser bombardment [FASA, SFC, TNG 158]. Dandridge and Torriente will later publish accounts of the Romulan War to be studied at the Star Fleet Academy [TOS #85]. In the "Mirror" universe, the Romulan War ends in victory for the empire at a battle near the boundaries of the Romulan Federation. On the brink of extinction, the Romulans surrender to Joachim's regime [TBoT #14]. 15 May In the alternate "Mirror" universe, there is no negotiation with the Imperials, no Treaty of Algeron, and no Neutral Zone. Imperial vessels batter their way through the last of the Romulans' defenses to the Romulan homeworlds. Using perfected Romulan weapons such as the molecular disassociator, the smaller Romulan world is broken up. The Imperials then offer a choice: become a subject world of the Earth Empire, supply their natural resources, workers, and be allowed to continue living. On the eve of the deadline to their answer, the Romulans commit mass suicide. The Empire dispatches a colony ship from Earth. In the prime "Mirror" universe, the Romulans will be very much a threat through the 24th Century [GN 15, DP #1]. After the ending of hostilities, the 14 surviving "Daedalus" class ships enter service as Star Fleet's first deep-space cruisers. Although they have earned an honored place in the history of galactic exploration, "Daedalus" class ships are acknowledged to have had several significant shortcomings, chief among them being limited range, insufficient crew and scientific facilities, and poor warp core safety [GEC V9N1]. Captain Lucian Murat's ship, the U.S.S. "Verdun," battles the Tarn ship "Rashasa" in the Torgu-Va system. The "Verdun" carries a complement of over 918, runs on a Gotherin 8-B computer, has warp 3 potential, and is armed with laser batteries, antimatter torpedoes, plasma bombs, and thermonuclear mines. Both ships are severely damaged and the crews abandon ship, escaping to a habitable planet in the system. The Federation survivors will build a stasis field to extend the life of Captain Murat. The "Verdun" is officially logged as overdue and presumed lost either due to mechanical failure or hostile action [TNG #57]. 17 June [reference stardate 1/0906.17] Stranded for seven months on what is now known as Baker's World, the crew- men from the U.S.S. "Cavalier" are picked up by the U.S.S. "Lorelei" with- out having suffered any casualties. For his skill and leadership, Lt. Lawrence David Baker receives the Star Fleet Commendation of Valor and a promotion, as well as becoming an immediate media hero [FASA]. Other Human survivors will not be as lucky. A small group of Humans from this era will be secretly raised by Romulans, even surgically altered to appear Romulan, and used to covertly serve the Empire [GN 3]. 28 July [reference stardate 1/0907.28] The Romulans communicate with the Federation government and insist on additional terrestrial gains for the Romulan Star Empire. In exchange, they are willing to accept higher restrictions on Neutral Zone outposts. Dannon reluctantly makes many of the necessary concessions, and Federation Council President Thorpe ratifies the completed Treaty of Peace. The treaty is transmitted to the Romulan Star Empire [FASA]. stardate 1200.5 [Y 46] The Romulan War ends with the Treaty of Alpha Trianguli (Algeron?), between Praetor Karzan of the Romulan Star Empire and Cristofur Thorpe, Governor of the Federation Council of the U.F.P. It is the first treaty in U.F.P. history to be negotiated entirely by data upload over subspace radio (Frequency K) [SFB, TOS #35, TNG 158, TM, STM, BT, ST 1]. Note that by 2311, Algeron III will be a long-dead world, the victim of a losing ship fighting a battle against a Bird of Prey, unleashing an isolytic subspace weapon [TLE #2]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. 09 September [reference stardate 1/0909.09] The Imperial Senate of the Romulan Star Empire broadcasts its ratification of the Treaty of Peace on all subspace frequencies. The message is picked up by Federation starships along the border, and the treaty terms go into immediate effect. After 17 years of piratical attacks and declared host- ilities, the Romulan War is finally over after staggering losses on both sides [FASA]. 10 September [reference stardate 1/0909.10] The Romulan Neutral Zone, an egg-shaped area of space 10 light years in width, 750 parsecs along the galactic longitudinal plane and extending to the outer boundary of the galaxy in the vertical plane, with 128 Trianguli at the center, is established and construction begins on asteroid outposts bordering on the Zone. Constructed by the Star Fleet Corps of Engineers, each outpost is located a mile deep inside an asteroid, shielded with cast rodinium, and powered by a PXK pergium fission reactor. Personnel will be rotated at 6 month intervals. A period of withdrawal permitted by the treaty will last until July of 2165. All invading U.F.P. and Romulan forces begin retreating at maximum warp speed to their respective sides of the new boundary [TM, STM, FASA]. Entry into the Neutral Zone by any Federation vessel will be a violation of interstellar treaty and logged as 'Prohibited P-091' [STM]. October [reference stardate 1/0910] Peace reigns, but the Orion Colonies know that the Klingon Empire will soon discover the existence of the Federation. The Colonies sign non-aggression and trade treaties with the Federation, but still remain outside the U.F.P. [FASA]. At this time, realizing that they are technologically outclassed and outnumbered, and that they have no hope of winning a prolonged conflict, the Romulans consolidate along the new U.F.P.-Romulan Neutral Zone. They begin major construction of outposts to keep track of Federation forces and keep them in check. Just homeward of these outposts, forces for future expansion into Federation territory are built [FASA]. The Federation Wars ended, the Romulan Praetorial system is rearranged, establishing a council of representatives and a less-centralized power. The council will rule for nearly 40 years, during which the Romulans will know prosperity and scientific advancements will be unmatched in their history. The standard of living will improve, Romulan cultures will flourish, and there will be talk of approaching the U.F.P. to open relations. But during this period the Romulans will be attacked by a civilization on the opposite side of U.F.P. space (the Gorns?) and sudden, heavy losses will be suffered. The council will be blamed (too much peace, not enough preparedness). The council will be dissolved and the Praetorship re-established, with one individual again in power [GN 3]. Atomic warfare rips away the atmosphere of Alpha Xaridian IV, obliterating the populance [TOS #59]. Dohlman Kiyaan, fourteenth of the line of Sevuth, reigns on the planet Elas. She will reign for only three Elasian years until the revolt of the Snake Clans [TOS #68]. The Rey of Gullrey begin their era of long-range space exploration [TOS #67]. By this time, the Klingons have begun to perfect shipboard disruptor technology, which they are deploying throughout their fleet. With the Romulan War now over, the Orions now realize that the U.F.P. and the Klingon Empire must eventually encounter one another. At this moment, however, the Klingon military is occupied with raids against the weakened Romulan border. The Orions nevertheless fear that the Klingons will soon turn their attention again in the direction of Rigel and her interstellar holdings. Realizing that any contact between the U.F.P. and the Klingon Empire must inevitably lead to armed conflict, the Orions hastily negotiate several non-aggression and trade treaties with the U.F.P., but still do not join the Federation [FASA]. Within the next century, rumors of a race called the Narr become known to the U.F.P. There are no actual records of contacts with them, nor is there any idea of where their homeworld is located or even what they look like [DoH #4]. 2163, 05 January [reference stardate 1/1001.05] The negotiations establishing the Romulan Neutral Zone destroy the political aspirations of Councilman Dannon. His opponents claim that he, as chief negotiator, gave away too much of the disputed area to the Romulans. Dannon is politically censured, and later, loses his position as Federation Councilman [FASA]. An unknown aggressor begins attacking Earth colonies. First contact is made with the Nisaaren in the Oreias system. The upgraded "Daedalus" class is launched [SYO]. The U.S.S. "Durance" (FR-250) modified cargo/tug escort cruiser is decommissioned as a museumpiece. The U.S.S. "Heron Bay" (FR-251), U.S.S. "Avior" (FR-253), and U.S.S. "Gridley" (FR-255) "Durance" class vessels are decommissioned and scrapped. The U.S.S. "Cypress" (FR-256) and U.S.S. "Aberdeen" (FR-257) are later sold to neutral systems. The U.S.S. "Halsey" (FR-261) experimental test ship is re- moved from service [CTP]. January [reference stardate 1/1001] With the Romulan War ended, budgetary constraints force Star Fleet Command to decommission a number of warships. The entire fleet of "Messier" class cruisers is deactivated, even though the class served exceptionally well throughout the Romulan War. The Zone of Transport Escort is lifted, and galactic peace brings tremendous growth in industry, trade, and tourism [FASA, SFC]. The "Ogre" and "Troll" battlecruisers are decommissioned and mothballed at the Jupiter boneyard in Sol system [Inet5]. Sol IV Shipyards launches the DY-1300 "Verne" class ship. The ship's complement consists of 8 officers and up to 44 crewmen. Warp capacity is 4.25 max via Caverdyne propulsion systems. Ordnance consists of 2 retractable laser cannons [GEC V6N6]. T'Ramir becomes the primary specialist in Zalkatian matters [BB #1]. A woman challenges the Right of Supersedence on Ligon II--the last to do so till 2364 [TNG 104]. Marcus van Diemen is born [TOS #16]. Old Lucy is born on Okeanos (Eris V) [TOS #66]. The Snake Clans revolt on the planet Elas. Dohlman Skuah becomes the first of the line of Kesmeth. She will rule for nine Elasian years [TOS #68]. The "Normandy" class advanced star fighter enters service. Each craft has a complement of 3 and advanced second generation warp drive. They are direct descendants of the "Galliant" class star fighters and the immediate predecessors of the FP2700 class advanced fighters [SFC, STD2]. A bottle of Saurian brandy of this year's vintage will become a part of Flint the Immortal's collection within a century. McCoy will share it with Spock and Captain Kirk in 2263 [RM]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. [reference stardate 1/11] Gralless of Tellar enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. In the "Mirror" universe, Deneb becomes the 90th world to be vanquished by the empire. By 2165, that number will reach 100 [TBoT #14]. 2164 The Federation and the Tarn enter into peace negotiations. A cease-fire is declared and a No-Entry Zone established. It will be another hundred years before the Tarn government open communications with the U.F.P. and allow for mutual visits to command locations, and eventually an officer- exchange program [TNG #57]. The U.F.P.-M'dok War begins [TNG #8]. The Delos system is first contacted by a U.F.P. scoutship [TNG 123]. In the Delos system, the planet Onara is stricken by a plague and the cure (felicium) is found on the neighboring world, Brekka. A trading agreement is established [TNG 123]. The Energy Barrier at the edge of the galaxy is first detected. Captain Damion will certainly be aware of it prior the "Enterprise's" disasterous encounter of stardate 1312.4 [LOR, SFD, TOS #86]. The U.S.S. "Cypress" (FR-256) "Durance" class vessel is purchased by a neutral system. Her sister ships, the U.S.S. "Cay'Andera" (FR-259), U.S.S. "Sierra Vista" (FR-262) and the U.S.S. "Grevenmacher" (FR-264) are decommissioned. The U.S.S. "Rio Verde" (FR-258) and "Manheim" (FR-260) are decommissioned and scrapped. The U.S.S. "Halsey" (FR-261) is destroyed at the Arcturus Firing Range [CTP]. Neural nets fall out of favor for general use during this era. The reliability of parallel processors and subspace information buses that bypass the speed of light limitations solves the speed problem in conven- tional computers [TOS #77]. The Hoshan are attacked in space and mistakenly assume the Zeator are responsible [TOS #32]. During this period, the Paragon Colony is founded outside the U.F.P.'s sphere of influence on Sycorax by individuals seeking to create a genetically engineered society. Originally intending to colonize Miranda, a Class M world, their "Daedalus" class freighter colonizes Sycorax when Miranda's only moon is found to have an unstable orbit [GN 44]. [Y 48] The First Lyran-Kzinti War begins [SFB]. Singa stows away aboard a ship bound for Raga's Planet [ON 6]. Klingon Emperor Kadrya is born in the Empire [TOS #16]. July [reference stardate 1/1207] The period of withdrawal from the Neutral Zone permitted under peace treaty is now over. From this time on, no warship may cross the Romulan Neutral Zone. All Federation cultural exchange programs resume, after having been suspended during the Romulan War. Federation officials release a public survey poll showing rising confidence in the U.F.P. and its ability to perform its intended duties [FASA]. The Galactic Outreach Program resumes after a ten year suspension [SFC]. 09 September [reference stardate 1/1209.9] Shuvinaaljis Warp Technologies, Inc. is founded in Shuridar, Vulcan as a manufacturer of warp engine systems. They will later develop a new range of micro-warp engine technologies [FASA]. Mudpigs are discovered lumbering around Rigel IV [TOS #31]. 17 December [reference stardate 1/1212.17] S'Lek Varan is founded in Shuridar, Vulcan. A producer of auxiliary and support systems for both commercial and military craft, it will not only contract through the Vulcan government but also work as a sub-contractor for other less specialized shipbuilders on cooperative projects [FASA]. In the Second History timeline, Romulan ships attack Vulcan. After 6 months of battle, the Vulcans succeed in infiltrating Romulan surveillance vessels and are quick to adapt Romulan stardrive. They contact neighboring systems to push back the Romulan warships. The Vulcan High Council establishes the groundwork for the Interstellar Alliance of Planets [TOS #24]. 2165, January [reference stardate 1/1301] Official membership in the United Federation of Planets reaches 100 [FASA]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Commander Tucker's innoculation for Omicron radiation runs out [E 148]. Leo Brownell is born during this era. He will formulate the combination of dilithium thrust with duotronics to allow for continuous warp drive, in the 23rd Century [GN 3]. By this time, matter/antimatter reactors have been installed in nearly all Star Fleet vessels and in many Federation merchant vessels as well. Eventually, most spacefaring powers will manage to obtain the technology, through purchase, licensing agreement, or, in many instances, through extralegal routes courtesy of the Ferengi [Inet3]. 21 March [reference stardate 1/1303.21] Abraham Dannon, author of the Romulan/Federation peace treaty and chief negotiator of its provisions, is assassinated by a spectator at a political rally where he was scheduled to speak. A controversial, much-despised figure in his own time, Dannon will later be revered for his contributions to galactic peace. The Terran civilian decoration for peace, the Dannon Prize, is named for him [FASA]. The Educational Sub-committee completes its work. Its recommendations to the Military Staff Committee and the Federation Council include locating the Star Fleet Academy in San Francisco, in close proximity to Star Fleet Headquarters [SASH]. The rebuilding of Starbase 1 is completed and is towed to its original location [SFC]. The U.S.S. "Aberdeen" (FR-257), U.S.S. "Cay'Andera" (FR-259), and U.S.S. "Grevenmacher" (FR-264) "Durance" class cargo/tugs are purchased by neutral systems. The U.S.S. "Sierra Vista" (FR-262) is destroyed at the Arcturus Test Range [CTP]. The "Powers" class scout enters service, with a complement of 20 and advanced second generation warp drive [SFC]. The research careers of the "Fireball" (XL-5) and "Rocket" (XL-6) experimental cruisers end. Both are assigned to Star Fleet as couriers [Inet3]. June A warp core breach occurs aboard the U.S.S. "Lincoln" (NCC-282). According to a message buoy recovered months later, the engineering hull was believed to have been holed by a debris fragment or micrometeor. Although the command and engineering hulls were successfully separated, all hands were lost when the primary hull's emergency thrusters failed to ignite owing to malfunction of the hypergolic fuel pumps [GEC V9N1]. The planet Lorca is settled by colonists from Earth [TNG #7]. The M'dok are defeated by the U.F.P. and, like their Kzinti relatives, are stripped of their empire and confined to a small area of space [TNG #8]. The Star Fleet Lunar Hall of Justice is constructed in Oceanview on Earth's moon [GN 7]. The Omega Sejanus system is colonized [TNG 130]. Privately funded genetics labs on Earth produce the first Human-Vulcan hybrid. The accomplishment is kept secret for almost a century [TOS #44]. Production begins on the "Behemoth" class heavy transport, despite its original proposal to UESPA before the outbreak of the Romulan War. The "Behemoth" is a showcase of simplicity and practicality, composed of metallic asteroid fragments, with drive and command systems plasma-welded to the hollow shell. The vessel has warp 4 capacity and can carry up to 30,000 passengers. 57 will be constructed over the course of nearly a century [Inet5]. The U.S.S. "Illustrious" (NX-460) class medium cruiser is launched, with warp 5.1 capacity and a ship's complement of 390. This is the first class ship solely designed and assembled at the newly constructed Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards at Mars. Ordnance consists of 5 high energy laser cannons and 2 fusion missile bays. 25 ships will comprise this class [Inet12, Inet13]. [Y 50] The Near Side Krebiz system of Alnid is the centerpiece in the First Klingon-Kzinti War. The Klingons capture Alnid in 2188. The Romulan sublight shuttle enters service [SFB]. Guinan meets Q during this era [TNG 142]. In an alternate Enterprise timeline: Dr. Phlox returns to Ceti Alpha V with a cure for Captain Archer's parasitical infection. It requires tremendous amounts of energy only produced in the reactor of a starship. They return to the "Enterprise" now under command of Captain Tucker. Reed has been promoted to Captain of the "Intrepid" formerly commanded by Ramirez. In Engineering, Phlox uses an anti-proton beam to treat Archer, learning that destroying the organisms in the present will destroy them in the past, altering Archer's history over the past 12 years. Six Xindi ships attack, taking out the bridge. Archer urges Phlox to complete the treatment. With the chamber destroyed, Archer initiates a subspace implosion with the reactors, successfully eradicating the parasites across time, as the "Enterprise" disintegrates [E 160]. 2166 Rigel (Beta Orionis) becomes the 11th U.F.P. member, specifically the Rigel Colonies (Rigel II and IV) [STM]. The U.F.P. border is redefined between Rigel, Deneb, and Antares; 480 parsecs in diameter [STM]. [reference stardate 1/14] Sardix of Vulcan enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. After careful review and minor changes, the Federation Council approves of the plan to erect a Star Fleet Academy in San Francisco, California on Earth. Construction begins immediately [SASH]. Rampart (Rho Ophiuchi) is colonized by Earth [TNG #11]. The Chyrellkans make their first landing on their sisterworld Vancadia [TOS #55]. The Ab'brax tradition is phased out on Betazed [TNG #18]. A plastic Elasian stellar map is made [TOS #68]. [reference stardate 1/14] As an outgrowth of the Romulan War, a huge prototype Federation battle- cruiser is completed and undergoes testing. It fails to meet the require- ments and is put in storage. As a result, the "Horizon" and "Marshall" classes enjoy an extended commissioned life. The prototype vessel had a maximum warp of 3.9, a proposed complement of 375, and an impressive ord- nance: 8 lasers, 8 particle beam cannons, and 16 fusion torpedo tubes. This failed class bears a resemblance to the much later "Costello" class tug which will be assigned to various corps of engineer bases, used for space salvage operations within the U.F.P. treaty space, although it carries minimal defences and low output phasers, and measures a third the length. The "Costello" class features two distinct dual fusion reactors, tractor beam emitter booms, and Omnidyne C570 warp nacelles [SFC, STD2]. 2167 Starbase 12 is commanded by Admiral Uttan Narsu [TNG 215]. The U.S.S. "Essex" (NCC-173), "Daedalus" class starship, commanded by Captain Bryce Shumar, is lost with all hands at Mab-Bu VI's moon [TNG 215]. The Bekeem colony ship is completed [TNG #14]. A Cardassian farmer stumbles onto a Hebitian tomb in what was once the kingdom of Klu'haa. Before the discovery is a day old, the burial chamber is looted by the farmer and his starving neighbors and its treasures exchanged for food on the black market. They will all die within weeks from a vicious strain of 'viper's eye'--one of several deadly diseases that had ravaged Cardassia off and on for several centuries. The nearly bankrupt Cardassian world government begins to excavate the surrounding countryside in the hope of finding additional tombs and artifacts. When a second burial chamber is uncovered, its riches wind up in the hands of the then-humble Cardassian Central Command, which uses them to finance a foray against the people of a neighboring world. A successful venture, the defeated civilization's resources are seized and brought back to Cardassia Prime, enabling Central Command to capture the people's imagination. Excavations will continue and with each burial chamber brought to light, the military's power will grow. Tret Akleen, the putative founder of modern Cardassia, probably comes to power during this era and the Akleen Sector on Cardassia will be named in his honor [NWNC, TNG 237, DSN #27]. At age 7, Sarek is traditionally bonded to T'Rea [GN 16]. [reference stardate 1/15] In the Pyrimilis Star System, two inhabited planets are found by the U.F.P. in the same orbit, on a collision course. Discovered by Captain Carlos Dos Passos of the U.S.S. "Gemini" ("Libran" class), they are powerless to interfere with the religion of the union of the two worlds existing on both planets [SFC]. 23 August [reference stardate 1/1508.23] HiBeam Energies, Ltd. is founded in Luna City, Luna. They will design the first phaser weapons systems [FASA]. Production ends on the "Chapparral" class light exploration cruisers [Inet5]. The "Phoenix" (NCC-020) cruiser disappears [Inet4]. 2168 The San Francisco, Star Fleet Academy campus is completed and immediately begins accepting students this year. The initial program will remain unchanged until Star Fleet Command's White Paper in 2180 [SASH]. The "Hercules" (NCC-198) class cruiser enters service. The first saucer section primary hull ship, these warp 3.6 ships includes numerous science labs of different branches and carries a complement of 208. Ordnance consists of 2 laser cannons and a laser turret beneath the keel (later replaced with a sensor array with the introduction of shipboard phaser technology). A total of 17 ships will be built [Inet2]. The Tseetsk encounter the Human colony of Koban's ancestors on Foothold (Joost-klaara) and enslave them, using the colony as a breeding planet [TNG #21]. Cymris Darthanian, a Yoon, is born on Tau Lyra III (Yoondri) [TOS #71]. The U.S.S. "Almeida" (GCC-120) heavy cruiser/freighter is commissioned. A dozen ships of this class (GCC-120-GCC-131), with crews of 93 and laser bank weaponry, are built [HCFP]. The K-117 light (warp-driven) transport shuttle is one of the fastest interatmospheric shuttles in Star Fleet. A century later one of these shuttles will be employed as a portable drilling rig by the Federation Geological Survey. Its heavily shielded warp core provides a safe power source, even with personnel nearby on the ground [TOS #68]. [Y 53] The Arretians experience their first contact with life more advanced than a microbe. A Krebiz Capitalist Alliance exploration vessel takes up orbit around Arretia and initiates communication. Naturally, this first contact is with Arretian AIs, and the Krebiz crew is filled with both envy of and an odd sense of distaste for Arretian society. The Krebiz captain, a rugged individualist and believer in the living spirit, is one of the most affected and disturbed. During the first weeks of contact, the Krebiz are approached by a small group of Arretians concerned about the machine- majority and their resultant political control. This group of disaffected Arretians, founded by one of the last political parties on the planet, wishes to return to the days when media manipulation could influence the outcome of a referendum. The Krebiz captain hears the pleas of this tiny minority and takes it upon himself to "free" the Arretians from what he perceives as dangerously controlled, pampered, and unfulfilling lives. The Krebiz, using their superior weapons technology, and with no space- faring opposition, attacks several central planetary computer nodes with both commando raids and planetary bombardment. The AIs immediately react by taking over the relatively unsophisticated computers of the Krebiz ship, disabling it and making the efforts of those Krebiz involved in ground actions inconsequential to the eventual outcome of the very brief conflict. The disaffected Arretians who gave impetus to this action are horrified by the violence and most of them end up being instrumental in the peaceful capture of the Krebiz ship. Although damage is relatively slight, with the exception of a few natural disasters, it is the greatest destruction seen on Arretia in hundreds of years. While the Arretian people are frightened, disgusted, and disturbed by this action on the part of the alien Krebiz, the AIs go into virtual panic: there were obviously hostile forces "out there" and these aliens were threatening not only to the existence of the machines, but were a danger to the safety and the security of their precious charges, the organic Arretian citizens. During the next five decades, the Arretians will begin to design and build a space fleet to defend themselves from these alien predators. However, the first organic deaths caused by the dangers of the unknown conditions of space travel will force the machine-majority to pass a benevolent but ultimately stifling referendum: Organic Arretians are banned from such dangerous journeys, forever. And as time passes, the living citizens lose more and more of their self-determination because of the machine-citizens' smothering desire to protect and nurture them [SFB]. The genetically-perfect integrated Earth colony on Moab IV is founded [TNG 213]. Dohlman Alais comes to power on Elas. She will rule for twelve Elasian years [TOS #68]. Briam, the future ambassador of Krios is born [TNG 221]. Anbo-jytsu is developed by Kathar Eltrin on Alpha Centauri [LUG]. The White Rhino becomes extinct on Earth, among other species. The Alpine "Imperial" eagle will at least be reintroduced later in this century via cloning and natural breeding stock [TNG 210, TNG #24]. Tarok is born. He will join the Vulcan trade mission and his keen Vulcan intellect and illuminating logic will formulate the 24th Century's non-monetary economic environment. Effigies of Tarok will be burned during holidays on Ferengi worlds. The Central Source, a Vulcan political group, will oppose the financial policy and the abolition of money as a means of exchange. Like Sarek, Tarok will be a Symmetrist and will die from induced Bendii Syndrome [GN 26]. The "Mercury" (NX-550) class mid range light cruiser (usually designated as a surveyor) is commissioned. Run of the mill but fairly large by comparison to the "Daedalus" class, the "Mercury" class is sluggish with cumbersome maneuverability at impulse. Having a maximum cruise velocity of warp 3.6 and crews of 360, weaponry consists of 4 high energy laser cannons and 2 fusion missile bays. 16 vessels will be built, though nearly all will be decommissioned or lost in the line of duty by 2215, but 5 will continue to operate under more minor fleet profiles for another 20 years until the last ship is scrapped [Inet12]. [reference stardate 1/16] The "Clark" class space tanks are withdrawn from service [SFC]. In the "Mirror" universe, Izar becomes the 108th world taken over by the empire [TBoT #14]. 2169, January The "Hubble" VXT interstellar runabout (construction contract number 116-B) is commissioned with second generation warp drive in January this decade [GN 3]. The S.S. "Aurora" (NCC-C1200) space cruiser is built. A total of 237 of these six-person, warp 1.6 capacity, ships will be produced by 2180, with over 34 variations on the basic design. The uniform insignia of the original S.S. "Aurora" may be a half-circle with overlaid planet in partial eclipse, and departmental oval [ACP, EOM, URM]. April The specifications for the successor to the "Daedalus" class are announced. They include a primary hull impulse drive, emergency hull separation to a distance of 5000 km. within 5 minutes, and the relocation of all essential ship functions and facilities (except the warp core and antimatter containment) to the command hull. Furthermore, internal hull volume for crew and scientific facilities were to be increased 300% over the "Daedalus" and unfueled duration at cruising speed was to be 3 years [GEC V9N1]. Khidri tai-Gensa is born in the Klingon Empire [TOS #16]. Civil war breaks out on the planet Oriana between the Torlick and Venturi clans [TNG #24]. In the Magellanic Cloud, the lost Vanguard habitat encounters another alien vessel. They kill the crew and discover a new way of generating artificial gravity from studying the ship's technology [TLE #1]. [reference stardate 1/17] A Top Secret prototype spy ship is tested by Star Fleet. It achieves warp 3.84, the highest velocity to date with its advanced second generation warp drive and crew of 3 [SFC]. Thortathanal of Andor enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. [Y 56] The First Lyran-Kzinti War ends [SFB]. 2170, March [reference stardate 1/1803] Ships of the U.F.P. Galactic Cultural Exchange Project complete their first visit to all Federation member worlds. The flagship is the U.S.S. "Horok" of the new "Broadway" class, a hybrid ship originally of the "Merchant" class cargo ships renovated to accommodate the specific needs of its complement of cultural ambassadors. Over the decades the "Hurok" and her "Broadway" class sisters will be uprated to keep pace with the changing warp technology [SFC, FASA]. Sodium hydride (NaH) reactors are largely abandoned as a form of power with the successful usage of matter/antimatter reactors [Inet4]. The North American Indian ancestors of the Dorvan V settlers, led by Cantowa, leave Earth in order to preserve their cultural identities during this era [TNG 272]. Roughly during this era, the Abinarri (located in a distant region of space) begin to spread their gospel of Law by taking control of star system after star system [TCT #2]. The design style of "studied crudity" becomes popular in the Cardassian Empire [DSN #5]. 03 April [reference stardate 1/1804.03] Star Fleet's initial network of manned and automated outposts along the Neutral Zone becomes operational, made possible in part by the "Atlas" series tug: the first of the warp-driven heavy transport tugs. The system is expanded and improved during the next 30 years, until most military theorists consider it impossible for a ship to cross the Zone undetected. It is assumed that the Romulans created a similar network. This is supported by the fact that none of the 17 Federation space vessels known to have penetrated the Neutral Zone have returned [FASA, STD2]. Colony Terra (Alpha) 5 is established on Eta Serpentis IV [STM]. Kavis Alpha, a neutron star, explodes [TNG 150]. U.F.P. impulse engine design changes radically. Consequently Star Fleet needs to build several new ship classes which are more compatible with this new technology, including the "Salamis" class [TNG 230, Inet9]. The "Ajax" (NCC-201) class destroyers enter service. Warships developed as a military version of the "Daedalus" class originally to scout and attack Romulan convoys far outside of U.F.P. space, they enter service too late, in regards to the peace treaty ending the war. Few components of the "Daedalus" class were actually adopted (notably the nacelles) and this class features a navigational deflector dish mounted topside. Armament consists of one laser turret, one fixed laser cannon, and 3 missile launchers. Two docking ports are utilized instead of an actual hangar. These 4 warp 3.2 capacity, 105 crew ships will be employed for border patrol [Inet2]. "Galliant" class star fighters are withdrawn from service [SFC]. [reference stardate 1/1818] Most Orion trade families close their operations with the U.F.P., in the face of Klingon trade vessels returning to the Rigel colonies. Through masterful timing of ship arrivals, the Orions keep the Klingons and U.F.P. unaware of each other's presence for many years, despite U.F.P. dis- pleasure at the closing of many Orion ports [FASA]. The planet Zakdorn is made uninhabitable by a terrorist attack [LUG]. (Bajoran Year 9174) Bajor's greatest poet, Akorem Laan, vanishes after being caught in an ion storm on his return voyage to Bajor. He will be the first Bajoran to make contact with the Prophets of the wormhole and re-emerge over two centuries in the future. Conferring with the wormhole entities, Captain Sisko will convince the Prophets to return Akorem to his proper place in time and space [DSN 489]. IGI is founded on Helena during this period. This is probably also the era during which Helena is settled by mixed-race colonists trying to escape discrimination in the rest of the Federation [TNG #54]. About this time, Dax eliminates the first of many host candidates. In the next two centuries, Dax will reject 57 selected hosts [DSN 437]. The Venus drug is invented on Orion IV during this era. First produced to increase the desirability of Orion slaves, it will become a highly abused and illegal drug. Harry Mudd will use it to entice and enhance women in 2260. A century later Vandelia will obtain a 5-year supply from Brace Carmel Mudd [MRM, MW, TNG #55]. On Krantin, a mine near the city Jalkor is the richest mine on the entire planet, partly responsible for Jalkor becoming the largest and most powerful city [TNG #36]. This is roughly the time in which the city of Malodya is built on Devernia [TCT #6]. Most old, Irish traditions are forgotten, according to Mari ni Connal [DSN #5]. 2171 Clif, a Trill symbiont, is born [TNG #45]. In the Enterprise Timeline: There are over 60 "Heavy Horses" class freighters in service, and over 200 cargo containers in circulation. The company begins turning its eyes to new projects including new and larger freighter designs, expansion of the yards to accommodate increased production, and an upgrade on the "Heavy Horses" design that would keep the flagship class current with available technology [Inet14]. Earth discovers that ranching is the only way to keep some species from going extinct [TOS #94]. During this period the legendary Hoard of Dujonian is hidden: Dujonian, a Cardassian, steals all the Hebitian glor'ya-encrusted artifacts from a recently unearthed Hebitian tomb. Glor'ya jewels have properties similar to dilithium but are vastly superior, making the Hoard all the more valuable for propulsion and weapons systems [TCT #2]. The "Mauretania" (NCC-217) class transport enters service. Star Fleet's first standard transport, utilizing many of the construction principles of the "San Francisco" class but simplified. The main change, however, being a matter/antimatter reactor power source (yielding warp 2.4 capacity). Carrying complements of only 8 (and 78 meters in length), the class will total 8 vessels [Inet2]. July [reference stardate 1/1907] A major, privately operated research station opens on Deneva and begins scientific investigations into transtater physics [FASA]. The prototype spy ship is withdrawn from service [SFC]. In two hundred years, Captain John Lewinski will enjoy Andorian blues of this era [GN 22]. October After an 18-month design and competition phase, the production contract for the new "Wasp" class cruiser is awarded to Prosser & Ankopitch (based in Alma-Ata, Terra) over entries from Mikoyan-Tupolev-Dassault, Tezuka-Republic, and Presteign. The winning entry is actually based on a design study code-named "Sigma" for a successor to the "Daedalus" class which had been prepared by Miller Astral Engineering during the Romulan War [GEC V9N1]. The Lipuls of Gemworld make telepathic contact with the U.F.P. through their dreamships. The Lipuls lead a Star Fleet ship on a 20-year mission to reach them [TNG #58]. At approximately this time in the Delta Quadrant, the Hachi-P'nir War is responsible for the genocide of planets in an unnamed system on the edge of the Kuriyar Cluster. The 3rd and 4th planets are reduced to radioactive cinders and stripped of metals--for use in warship hulls [V #3]. 2172 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. In the Delta Quadrant, on Urrytha, Vok is born [V #12]. Cait (15 Lyncis) becomes the 12th U.F.P. member [STM]. Nisus (Vulcan Colony 9) is established. In later years it will be known as the finest example in the galaxy of cooperation among intelligent life forms [TOS #38]. According to the "Voyager's" holographic doctor, bleeding in the brain is fatal during this era's medical technological level, killing a patient in a week or so [V #8]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The Mark II "Heavy Horses" class freighter enters service, featuring a stronger hull structure, added size, and a more powerful warp design capable of pushing the class to nearly warp 6. A more powerful laser cannon is also fitted to arm the class against piracy [Inet14]. [Y 60] Equipment available to prime teams now includes the bicorder, assault armor and hummer helmet, and the early covert operations field kit [SFB]. [reference stardate 1/2000] Well-preserved remains of the galaxy's oldest civilization, estimated to be 7.5 billion years old, are found on Planet 522-IV by Dr. Helmut Kreutzer of the U.S.S. "Schlieman" ("Placido" class) [SFC]. Barbara Einicrox of Terra enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. August [reference stardate 1/2008] The U.S.S. "Yardley" travels to Axanar and suffers several casualties among its contact party. As a result, the planet will be interdicted under the Non-Interference Directive [FASA]. In the Gamma Quadrant, the inhabitants of a world in the Teplan system defy the Jem'Hadar. The Dominion attacks their world and contaminates it with a perpetual plague called The Quickening. A self-powered distress beacon is activated which will remain in service for over two centuries [DSN 495]. A new class of nebula is discovered during this era. It will be another 200 years until it happens again with the Tenebrous Cluster in the Delta Quadrant, according to Ensign Kim [SNW]. 2173 (8700 Vulcan Years) The Vulcan Outreach period ends [MRM]. During this era, a "lucky Loonie" Canadian coin falls under the possession of the Eddington family [DSN 521]. In the Delta Quadrant, the warlord Tieran rules the planet Ilari. During wartime, he brings stability to his people and searches for a means to overcome death--which he eventually manages to achieve [V 152]. On Bajor, a cottage is built in the Rosila Province with a spectacular view of the Holona River. In 200 years it will belong to a friend of Major Kira [DSN 501]. [reference stardate 1/2127] Rantura Shipping Lines is founded in New Daran, Deneva by Esaha Rantura, a second-generation Denevan, as a shuttle service between Deneva and Colony V. Within a single generation, Rantura Shipping will expand to handle over 80% of the passenger as well as cargo transport needs of both worlds. An agreement with Chiokis Starship Construction within the next few months will further advance Rantura's prospects by giving Rantura exclusive shipping rights to and from Chiokis corporate facilities throughout dozens of planetary systems. Rantura will suffer a disasterous setback when flying parasites from Ingraham B nearly decimate Deneva, losing many key personnel [FASA]. On Zondar, tectonic shifts cause a territorial dispute when land slides into the ocean [NF #5]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. In an area just beyond the Bajoran system, the Mist locates three uninhabited systems and phase-shifts them over and begins colonizing them [TCT #3]. In an alternate timeline, the "Defiant" is displaced back to this year from 2373 while trying to depart Gaia. The starship crashes and the crew found a settlement which will total nearly 8,000 people in 200 years. Major Kira dies a few weeks after the crash. Lt. Worf later marries Dax [DSN 520]. December The U.S.S. "Wasp" (NCC-223) class cruiser is launched from the Prosser & Ankopitch's LEO Construction Facility No. 5 [GEC V9N1]. 2174 The "Montcalm" and "Meridio" space cruisers are built, two variations on the S.S. "Aurora" class [ACP]. The last of the SLM-1 "Starbus" class freighters are withdrawn from service [Inet5]. Progenia is eradicted [V 175]. Dohlman Wywras reigns on Elas [TOS #68]. The Resolution of Non-Interference is signed by the U.F.P. It pulls together a number of fractured members of the Federation into a basic position paper that puts forward the basic philosophies that the Federation hopes to pursue. It will be the basic philosophy behind Star Fleet's Prime Directive of Non-Interference. Thaddeus Riker, a direct ancestor of William Thomas Riker, is one of the principal drafters of the Resolution [TNG #55]. Gamma Spica is saved by the U.S.S. "Bellweather," a "Placido" class ship, by neutralizing a quake's fault line via shipboard lasers [SFC]. The "Castor" class 100-man cruiser enters service [SFC]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. [Y 62] The Klingons launch their first warp-powered D-6. The Second Gorn-Romulan War begins. Note that primitive Romulan strategic warp engines still cannot be used in tactical combat--a significant disadvantage. Equipment available to Federation prime teams now includes the Mark I Back Pack Mini Computer (BPMC) [SFB]. Annorax of the Krenim Imperium (Delta Quadrant) embarks on his quest to restore the Imperium to its greatness through temporal incursions. One goal is the restoration of the Kona Prime colony [V 176]. November The U.S.S. "Wasp" (NCC-223) class cruiser is commissioned. The "Wasp" features a large spherical command hull containing the impulse drive and fusion reactor, crew quarters, shuttle bays, computer core, cargo decks, and command centers, navigational deflectors, sensors, and missile launch facility and warhead storage. The SSWR-IIIC warp core is segregated to a "bustle" at the extreme aft end of the secondary hull, easily and quickly separated from the rest of the engineering hull in the event of a warp core breach. For the last time in a cruiser class, the decks are stacked along the ship's longitudinal axis allowing the 10- meter-tall shuttle bay to extend the full diameter of the command hull. The "Wasp" class measures 128 meters long, carries a complement of 150, 10 transatmospheric sublight shuttlecraft, and is armed with 6 laser turrets, 1 aft point-defense laser cannon "stinger," and 24 "Silverfish" missiles with fusion warheads. The warp performance of the "Wasp" class is worse than expected. One reason: owing to production delays the first 8 ships are forced to use 3 Napier "Super Lion" Mark IIc warp nacelles in a 120 degree configuration rather than 2 of the more powerful Tezuka- Republic "Hiryu" (Flying Dragon) Mark III warp engines as intended. With 3 nacelles, the lobes of the warp field are somewhat more difficult to balance and turn and are more prone to coalescence failures than with 2 nacelles. Also the 3 less-powerful engines and their pylons are significantly heavier than the planned 2 nacelles. As a result, the "Wasp" is never able to meet specified performance levels despite the class ultimately possessing warp 4.2 capacity [GEC V9N1]. 2175 Antos IV becomes the 13th U.F.P. member [STM]. Around this time, the planet Corinder is ravaged by disease [GN 42]. Radioactive pollutants on Scalos begin to cause drastic mutations: hyper-accelerated beings [MRM, WE]. [reference stardate 1/23] The first interstellar liners, the "Declaration" class, begin service between major U.F.P. members. With the blossoming travel demand, 957 of these ships will be commissioned. Each ship carries a complement of 950, has warp 3.2 capacity, and advanced 2nd generation (Cosmodyne Corp.) warp drive using 10:1 matter-antimatter fuel. This will be the first class to be equipped with subspace radio and the most popular carrier of its time, at least partially due to stringent maintenance and upgrade scheduling imposed by the Commercial Spaceflight Agency. At least 28 of these ships will see service [SFC, STD2]. According to some acounts, one "Declaration" class starliner was named I.B.S. "Enterprise" and over her first hundred years of service she will have 16 engine performance upgrades and 8 complete stateroom refits [SFC, GN 3, STD2]. In the "Mirror" universe, the first interstellar liners, the "Quantum" class, are launched. The first of these is the "Enterprise" [TBoT #14]. The Romulan Empire launches its "Cataract" class cruiser. Possessing design similarities to the "Clavicle" class, the "Cataract" has a lower draft and a simpler, rounder, shape. A toroidal tokomak-type fusion reactor is used instead of the previous spherical reactors. Ordnance consists of a single plasma cannon mounted in a large housing at the midline and fusion-tipped missiles fired from twin projectors mounted between the Bussard collectors and plasma cannon. The first Romulan ship to exhibit a central, dorsal bridge module, the "Cataract" has warp 4.6 capacity [Inet3]. April [reference stardate 1/2304] Baxter Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is founded in Chicago, Terra. It will become a leader in manufacturing biomedical adaptive compounds and will develop the first workable, mass-produced serum to combat Rigellian blood-burn fever [FASA]. During this era, the U.S.S. "Texas" (NCC-900) old light cruiser (CL) class enters service. An armored, sublight vessel it will be refitted with modern technology (shields, tactical warp drive, photon torpedoes, and phasers) within the next century. Some of these ships (perhaps 4) will be converted to commando cruisers. Other old-style light cruisers (perhaps as many as 20) with be preserved in a "mothball" reserve fleet. Others will be scrapped while others will be reactivated to replace losses. At least 6 of these reserve ships will still be intact as late as 2280 and may furnish conversions. The new light cruiser will replace the old light cruiser in the future [SFB]. [reference stardate 1/23] Suessor of Vulcan enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. In the Gamma Quadrant, the Prentara make contact with the multidimensional Inamuri. They wire their advanced virtual reality equipment into the Inamuri thoughtscape. Destructive pulses result from the Inamuri trying to enter the universe, causing shockwaves light years distant. It will spell the end of the Prentara civilization [MG #1]. September New specifications are issued for a more reliable and capable warship. The original requirements for a completely separate command and engineering hulls is eliminated, instead any hull configuration is allowed as long as the warp core can be quickly separated from the rest of the ship. Furthermore, requirements for speed, acceleration, and maneuver- ability both under impulse power and under warp power are increased, as are performance levels for target acquisition, tracking, and servicing [GEC+]. Laas encounters humanoids on the planet Voral [DSN 564]. The last formal contact between the Iudka and the Nenlars occurs roughly around this time [G #5]. Alpha and Beta Centauri are at their closest--an event which will occur every 80 years [TOS #28]. 2176 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through U.F.P. space [ST VII]. Outpost Seran-T-1 is built as a Star Fleet observation post during this era [GN 41]. Catulla (Theta Pictoris) becomes the 14th U.F.P. member [STM]. In the Gamma Quadrant, a vessel which will come to be named the "Even Odds" is built [DSN #28]. During this period, the U.F.P. has a border clash with the Nalor near Sector 969 [SCE #7]. Around this time, Tanok of Vulcan writes a paper on Human physiology. Tanok observes that Human evolution has plateaued, and their cranial capacity and efficiency of neuronal activity has effectively reached its maximum unless the genetic code is manipulated. The paper is deliberately published only on Vulcan and in a privately circulated journal [S31 #3]. During this era, the building that will house the future Sisko's Creole Kitchen becomes a landmark in New Orleans' French Quarter on Earth. While on Bajor, the Boldaric Masters become famous for drafting beautifully calligraphed musical scores [MG #3]. In the Gamma Quadrant, a caste war ends for the Yrythny on Vanimel. This is quite possibly known as the Archipelago Wars [MG #2]. [reference stardate 1/24] First evidence of extragalactic life is discovered when an unknown probe is recovered from Sector 24 by the "Castor" class U.S.S. "Greyhound." The probe is a cylinder 2 meters by 357 millimeters whose ion trail was traced towards the Small Magellanic Cloud, and was believed to have traveled at warp 30. Analysis by Dr. William Pomeroy, the ship's science officer, reveals it to be seemingly no more than an inert cylinder with no sign of recording or transmitting data [SFC]. In the "Mirror" universe, imperial scientists attempt to trace the point of origin of the extragalactic probe. Joaquin plots an extragalactic conquest [TBoT #14]. November Tezuka-Republic is awarded the production contract for the "Moskva" (NCC-374) class starship over designs from Shimata-Dominquez, Prosser & Ankopitch, Mikoyan-Tupolev-Dassault, Monarch R&U, and Thornycroft/Ebisu [GEC V9N2]. December [reference stardate 1/2412] Faced with threats that the U.F.P. will revoke its non-aggression agreements because of the closure of Orion ports to even emergency traffic, the Orions reopen their ports to U.F.P. shipping on a limited basis. They also sign new treaties with the U.F.P. These agreements provide the Orion worlds with a promise of protection from outside aggression, but bind the Orions only to not directly attacking the U.F.P. This opens the door for the Orions to trade with both sides if and when the Klingon Empire and U.F.P. meet in conflict [FASA]. The Class L planet Lomar is first explored [GN 43]. 2177 [reference stardate 1/25] The U.F.P.'s major space development complex, the huge Centauri Spaceworks, opens with contracts from many member worlds [SFC]. The "Doppler" scout class is decommissioned [SFC]. Production begins on the Type III General Purpose transorbital and interplanetary aerodynamic Shuttle (GPS-III, nicknamed "Jeeps-3"). Designed to provide Star Fleet with a larger utility shuttle than previous ship-transportable designs, 183 will be produced over the course of 60 years. Unarmed with only impulse drive, each shuttle can carry 42 passengers but with an emergency occupancy of 92 [Inet5]. [Y 65] The Hydrans develop warp power. By a fortuitous chance, their current sublight ships adapt very well to warp power. Conversion of these ships begins. The Klingon D-6 cruiser, F5 frigate, and E4 escort enter service. The Kzinti strike cruiser, light cruiser, and frigate enter service. The Type I Drone, a warp 2 capacity missile, enters service. These drones are first used in combat. The Kzinti and the Klingons develop this weapon almost simultaneously. The Mark III universal translator becomes available to prime teams. The Krebiz Capitalist Alliance (KCA) finally implements warp technology (25 years behind the curve of other races). The Krebiz launch the FF-O "Clipper" frigate, DD-O "Pincer" destroyer, CL-O "Mandible" light cruiser, CA-O "Claw" heavy cruiser, and DN-O "Kraken" dreadnought [SFB]. December The increased safety of the "Wasp" class is clearly demonstrated when the U.S.S. "Cumberland" (NCC-229) suffers a catastrophic warp core containment breach while on a survey mission in Sector 539. No casualties are sustained during evacuation and separation. Under impulse power, the command hull of the "Cumberland" (christened "The Deathstar" by the crew) enters orbit around Theta Draconis VII (later known as the Shin-Gamera Colony) 5 months later. There, she will wait an additional 3 months for the arrival of the U.S.S. "Mercator" (NCC-266), a "Huxley" class surveyor, which, equipped with a special tractor beam rig, will tow her at low warp speed to Starbase 15. In spacedock, a new engineering hull will be attached and the "Cumberland" will be relaunched 14 months after the accident. This is also the year when the Tezuka Republic "Hiryu" Mark III warp engines are finally delivered and retrofitted to ships already in service and installed in all subsequent ships. Star Fleet will be justifiably disappointed when the new engines improve warp performance only marginally. Accordingly, the last 5 ships in the projected 20-ship "Wasp" class are canceled after construction had already begun [GEC V9N1]. In the "Mirror" universe, Joaquin is assassinated on Earth by his chief executive officer, Carl Warner, who becomes the new emperor. Warner, a cold, battle-hardend military man, is more ruthless than his predecessors [TBoT #14]. The U.S.S. "Moskva" (NCC-374) is launched [GEC V9N2]. 2178 On the outskirts of Romulan space, the Romulan cruiser "Scorah" under the command of Primus Oran, takes aboard a Gullrey spacecraft. The Rey emotion-projecting abilities drive the crew insane. The entire ship is lost with all hands except for Subcenturion Valdus Ionis Zorokove who escapes by life pod [TOS #67]. [reference stardate 1/26] The U.F.P. issues a study showing that interstellar tourism may eventually become the largest industry in the Federation [SFC]. Todahlahr of Andor enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Terra Nova is admitted to the Federation [STSC]. During this era the most Earth-like planet in the Alpha Centauri B system, Kent (Alpha B IV) is settled by Humans. This system contains a total of 6 planets (the innermost worlds: Olson, Perry, Lang, and Kent) which will be destroyed in late 2279 during Alpha B's expansion into an orange giant [TOS #39]. The "San Francisco" class frigates are retired from service [Inet2]. A particular model of a first-generation phase pistol is phased out around this time [TNG #70]. [Y 66] The Gorns develop warp power. Incidents occur along the Hydran-Klingon border. The Klingons want settlement rights on oxygen-nitrogen planets in Hydran territory; the Hydrans want the same rights on methane worlds in Klingon space. Standard field armor Mark II becomes available to prime teams (until 2251) [SFB]. 01 November [reference stardate 1/2611.01] Wilson Energies Ltd. is founded in Great Britain, Terra when Dr. James Wilson's skills in micro-miniaturization leads to the design of the first hand-held phaser weapon. This new firm's position is secured when Star Fleet orders an unprecedented half-million units to be supplied over the next twelve years. Not content with this coup, Wilson Energies will re- fine the original Phaser I design which will result in the upgraded Phaser II pistol and rifle. These advances will in turn create a production de- mand that Wilson Energies will be hard-pressed to match. Over time, 5 separate manufacturing concerns under Wilson Energies' supervision will be cranking out phasers 24 hours a day [FASA]. 2179, 04 March [reference stardate 1/2703.04] Leeper-Fell Universal, Ltd. is founded in Tritium, Sol IV as an import/ex- port company dealing with merchandise ranging from Spican flamegems and Saurian cognac to tribbles and Argelian silks [FASA]. April The U.S.S. "Moskva" (NCC-374) enters service with Star Fleet. The "Moskva" class warship is recognized as a significant advance in starship design. The "Moskva's" discoid primary hull increases hull volume while minimizing both frontal and lateral silhouettes, and allows the command hull's traditional radial layout to be retained. The discoid hull was also found to channel warp field flow across its upper surface towards the Bussard ramscoops of the warp nacelles, improving field efficiency at all power levels and speeds. In most respects the "Moskva" class continued design and engineering trends established in the "Hercules" and "Daedalus" classes introduced before and during the Romulan War. Overall length is 161 meters, complement is 198, and embarked craft includes 10 transatmospheric shuttlecraft and 5 F-122 exatmospheric fighters. Ordnance consists of 8 laser turrets, 1 aft laser "stinger," "Spartak" missiles with fusion warheads, and 2 ultraphased pulse laser cannons. Warp capacity was warp 4.8 via "Hiryu" Mark III warp engines and a new SSWR-IVA warp reactor, allowing the "bustle" to be made smaller, lighter, and even more separable. The class will total 31 ships by 2184 (NCC-374-NCC-404) with outstanding safety records [GEC V9N2]. Singa, the Sleeping God, offers his services to the U.F.P. [ON 6]. [reference stardate 1/27] The largest supernova in recorded history occurs when the star Phi Puma blows up. In the process, the "Newton" class research ship "Kepler" is vaporized [SFC]. The "Byrne" class advanced hospital ships enter service. Each vessel has a crew of 850 and second generation warp drive. As with the "Hopkins" class hospital ships, the "Byrne" class might be converted over to (or the basis of) the heavily-armed Neutral Zone monitor stations, which will number 68 [SFC, STD2]. Twelve-man interplanetary personal craft enter service [SFC]. [Y 67] Gorn Vanguard Teams conduct lightning raids on numerous vital Romulan research facilities, perhaps contributing to the Romulan inability to develop tactical warp technology as quickly as the other races, though strategic warp power has been available to all races for decades. The Lyrans develop warp power at this time [SFB]. Romulan dissident groups will report that a catastrophic accident occurred at an antimatter production facility on one of the Romulan Homeworlds. Supposedly upwards of 10,000 people are killed, and research into antimatter-related applications are banned. Although small-scale research into antimatter production will possibly resume after several years and continue until the 2210s or 2220s, matter/ antimatter reactors will not be used by the Romulans until their reception of D-7 cruisers from the Klingons in the 2260s [Inet3]. 2180 Star Fleet Command issues its famous White Paper: 'The Future Fleet: A Blueprint for the 23rd Century.' The report lays down the goals of Star Fleet as an instrument of exploration, research, and defense. Among the goals included in the White Paper is a greatly enlarged Fleet by the year 2200, as increased security concerns assume greater importance with addit- ional worlds joining the U.F.P. [SASH]. The Type 1 ('M') 40 MM Hand Laser is developed, possibly through a revol- utionary new breakthrough in transtator applications [SFD, FTS, TOS #16]. Sarek observes the World Series on Earth [GN 4]. [Y 68] The Gorns win the second Gorn-Romulan War. The Lyrans' heavy cruisers, light cruisers, destroyers and frigates enter service. The Second Lyran- Hydran War begins [SFB]. 30 July [reference stardate 1/2807.30] The Vulcan Monetary Society is founded on Vulcan as the planet's principal governmental monetary control agency, maintaining all planetary and off- world financial operations involving the Vulcan government and major Vulcan corporations [FASA]. Meanwhile the Sol system, roughly during this period, the New World Economy begins to take shape and money goes the way of the dinosaur. Fort Knox will be turned into a museum [V 209]. The "Vanguard" class transports end their service [SFC]. 2181 Tiburon (Omega Fornacis III) becomes the 15th U.F.P. member [STM]. Having investigated how the Academy could respond to the projections in the White Paper, Star Fleet Command's Directorate of Education releases its final report titled 'Educational Paradigms for the Future Fleet' and submits it to the Federation Council for approval. It is concluded that the San Francisco Academy possessed inadequate facilities to meet with the expansion program. Star Fleet agrees to increase the number of Star Fleet Academy campuses. A decision is made to retain Star Fleet Academy on Earth, but to move the campus to another, more spacious locality. A study is begun to identify suitable locations, which will last a full year [SASH]. A ship disappears in the Cicada/Taurean region [LS/a]. Within the Klingon Empire, the transporter becomes safe for Klingon use [TOS #16]. [reference stardate 1/29] Small, privately owned interplanetary pleasure craft become available to citizens of several star systems. On-going advancements in propulsion systems, computers, and communications makes this possible within the U.F.P. [SFC]. Richard Morvehl of Alpha Centauri enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. The dual worlds Pyrimiis I and II collide, causing the loss of all life in the system [SFC]. "Mercury" class scouts and "Bradley" class space tanks are decommissioned [SFC]. [Y 69] The Gorn heavy cruisers, light cruisers, and destroyers enter service [SFB]. Jackson B. Kahle II, founder of the Peace Foundation, is born [TOS #70]. About this time on Torgu-Va, the Federation and Tarn survivors encounter one another. War will rage for nearly two centuries on this world [TNG #57]. In the "Mirror" universe, the Vulcanoid civilization of Rigel V chooses genocide over slavery [TBoT #14]. 2182 After a year of investigation, the search for a site for Star Fleet Academy is narrowed down to four cities: Albuquerque, New Mexico; Houston, Texas; Kinderfield, England; and Wollongong, Australia [SASH]. Production begins on the "Bohr" class exploration cruiser, designed as a large, long-ranged vessel to replace the "Daedalus" class as the main exploration vessel of the fleet. A total of 12 of these vessels with crews of 162 and warp 6 capacity will be produced, each armed with 2 heavy laser cannons and 1 accelerator cannon [Inet5]. [Y 70] The Mark I communicator becomes available to prime teams. Administrative shuttles and Ground Assault Shuttles (GAS) are available to all races [SFB]. The "Pointer" class corvettes enter service. These ships have complements of 25 and advanced second generation warp drive [SFC]. The "Lincoln" (NCC-310) class cruiser enters service. A further development of the "Daedalus" class with improved laser guns and impulse drive, "Lincoln" class cruisers have warp 3.7 capacity and carry crews of 254. After first contact with the Klingons, the second series of this class will be fitted with more powerful weapons systems and energy sources. The class will total 20 [Inet2]. Star Fleet's Ship Specifications Review Board requests starship construc- tion firms to submit designs for a new class of light cruiser to be called the "Gagarin" class. The new class is to be similar in most respects to the "Moskva" class but on a 50% smaller scale in terms of displacement, weaponry, and crew size. The winning design will be submitted by the Tezuka-Republic Corporation of Tokyo [Inet3]. The "Kestrel" class frigates enter service, a derivative of the "Moskva" class' primary hull and warp drive assembly [GEC V9N2]. Leeper-Fell diversifies into planetary terraforming. Their future projects will be Ardana and Babel [FASA]. 2183 The Star Fleet Academy situation is abruptly changed by the Great California Quake which completely destroys Star Fleet Academy in San Francisco along with a majority of Star Fleet Headquarters facilities. As a result, the Federation Council's decision to maintain only one Star Fleet Academy campus is reversed. The final plan for additional Star Fleet Academies includes a campus for Home Fleet (Quadrant 0) on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay, one for the First Fleet (Quadrant 1) on the planet LoriLynn, one for the Second Fleet (Quadrant 2) on the planet New Britain, one for the Third Fleet (Quadrant 3) on the planet Enya, and a Fourth Fleet Star Fleet Academy (Quadrant 4) on Avatar [SASH]. Donald Mora is born [TOS #61]. The D.E.V. "Eagle Valley" DY-950 ship, commanded by Dan King, is launched as the 3rd colonization mission into the Ficus sector [TNG 144]. [reference stardate 1/31] Growing numbers of interstellar tourists quickly make Argelius II a favorite vacation spot because of its nightlife [SFC]. The Klingon D3 cruiser is introduced. Based on the earlier fusion-powered D2, the D3 is the first Klingon warship to carry a matter/antimatter reactor and thus is lengthened some 20 meters to accommodate the new reactor and to provide additional space for deuterium stores. These ships also carry a full-sized fusion reactor--either the fusion or M/AM reactor is capable of being used to provide warp speeds. Only able to function reliably for short periods of time, the M/AM reactor is normally employed instead of the fusion reactor during combat to boost maximum speeds. The dual reactor design's deadweight will be a handicap, but a necessity in these early Klingon dual power source vessels. The D3's ship's complement is 350 with a maximum warp potential of 3.9, 55 ships will be commissioned [Inet3]. The space buoy type introduced in 2141 is phased-out [SFC]. [Y 71] The United Star Fleet is officially established as the peace-keeping branch of the U.F.P. Member planets begin disbanding their "national" fleets. Two Star Fleet Headquarters will be formed: one located in the astrographic center of U.F.P. space and the other in the Terran city of San Francisco. The second HQ is undoubtedly agreed upon following the destruction of most of the San Francisco facility in the Great California Quake [SFB, LOR, SFD, ST II, EOM, TM, SASH]. In the Enterprise Timeline: the S.S. "Horizon" makes contact with Izar (Epsilon Bootis III) and founds the Izar Colony, admitting it to the Federation [STSC]. The "Wasp" class (NCC-223) cruisers are no longer considered front-line combat vessels [GEC V9N1]. The Second Lyran-Hydran War ends when improved Hydran weapons (the Nova Cannons) give them a decisive advantage over the Lyrans [SFB]. In the alternate timeline created stardate 50814.2, Chief O'Brien marries Ensign Rita Tenenbaum. He is just one of the many members of the marooned "Defiant" having to accept their situation [DSN 520]. The 31st and final "Moskva" class starship "Trumbull" (NCC-404) enters service [GEC V9N2]. 2184 Construction begins on the Home Fleet Star Fleet Academy on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay, Earth [SASH]. Trititanium (Element 128) is discovered on Motherlode (Acadia III). It will soon become the most popular metal used in starship hulls until the discovery of tritanium and quadrotanium [MRM, JB]. [reference stardate 1/32] The first unmanned interstellar cargo ships, the "Boyden" class, begin plying the long-haul trade routes [SFC]. The U.S.S. "Salamis" (NCC-520) class enters service. Having a spherical primary hull, warp 3.9 capacity, and carrying a complement of 460, this class will total 13 vessels [Inet9]. [Y 72] The U.F.P. police cruiser enters service. A Klingon-Hydran "incident" occurs [SFB]. The "Drake" class destroyers enter service. The second ship to be built and commissioned this year is the U.S.S. "Cecile" (NCC-341) (named for Lt. Commander Cecile Hodges, who took command of the U.S.S. "Concord" after her captain was killed during the battle for Tagus XII) which is assigned to Starbase 17. "Drake" class ships are the first Biraktes Shipyards produced design ever adopted by the U.F.P. with 13 ships produced through 2185, and delivered to Starbases 12, 17, and the colony world Noto Kivar [Inet4]. Narine is born in the Nevis system [TOS #81]. The Delta Research Station is completed and draws scientists from all sectors of space. The Hospital Station, a traveling medical complex, will be nearly identical. Towed to disaster sites or war zones to provide health care for all races that require it, it carries no weapons or defences and will be accepted by all U.F.P. members as a neutral target [SFC, STD2]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. Rigel V, a Vulcanoid world, becomes a member of the U.F.P. when the Rigel Accords are signed into law [TWF, STM]. The U.S.S. "Gagarin" (NCC-502) class light cruiser is commissioned. Essentially a scaled-down "Moskva" class cruiser with warp 4.7 capacity (via the new SSWR-V-B matter/antimatter reactor) and a crew of 90, this class is designed to fulfill lower-priority roles than those normally assigned to the "Moskva" class vessels. Ordnance is limited to 3 laser turrets and 1 projectile tube and the class will total 40 vessels (NCC-502-NCC-541) [Inet3]. "University" class spacefaring school ships enter service. Each with a complement of 300, 10:1 matter-to-antimatter, and warp 3 capacity, these ships are derived from the "Marshall" class using second generation warp propulsion. The U.S.S. "Dewey" is representative of this class and will be popular in the upcoming Worlds in Evolution Program [SFC]. 2185 Edos (92 Trianguli-Rho) becomes the 16th U.F.P. member [STM]. Theta Cygni XII, a dead planet wiped out by the Flying Parasites, is discovered by the U.F.P. [STM, OA]. Star Fleet Academy (First Fleet) is approved and construction begins immediately on LoriLynn [SASH]. Sarek invents the "satchel" crypton scrambler [GN 4]. Daniela Vukovic and Mareechi Govindarajan develop the transtator at Earth's University of Mumbai. This breakthrough allows both the modulation of a normal-space signal with a high-frequency subspace wave and the necessary amplification. Transtator-based modulators use verterium cortenide to generate the subspace wave. Advances in purification and crystal-growth technologies decreases the impurity/ defect concentration to less than 10^5 cm^-3 enabling carrier frequencies in the gigahertz range with an efficiency exceeding 30% (in the meantime, the efficiency of milanium cortenide is optimized to 5%) [Inet3]. The people of Lessenar make their first attempts to curtail the amount of pollutants produced on their world [TNG #29]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The Mark III "Heavy Horses" freigher enters service, again with stronger hull structure, better warp engines, and upgraded weaponry. A refitting program is ordered so that existing Mark I and II models can be brought up to modern specs [Inet14]. [reference stardate 1/33] The Worlds in Evolution Program enables students to witness firsthand, various eras in the lifecycle of developing planets. Included are the planets Tan Tauri and Epsilon Reptus [SFC]. Quarlo Kabreigny, one of the great shapers of the 23rd Century U.F.P., is born [GN 18]. The "Sanford" class repair tenders enter service, also derived from the "Moskva" class' primary hull and warp drive assembly [GEC V9N2]. August [reference stardate 1/3308] The Federation merchant captain E. A. Jacoby and his crew encounter some Klingon traders led by retired Naval Officer Kassam on an Orion colony planet. The traders are aware that they have made contact with a previously unknown species, but the Klingons hide the true importance of the incident, all the while pumping the traders for information on the U.F.P. As an experienced trader, Captain Jacoby has encountered a number of new races (all customers of the Orions) in past visits to Orion ports, and so he simply passes along the routine U.F.P. contact material. Though Jacoby claims to have filed the proper reports to the U.F.P. Contacts Bureau, those records are never found. Meanwhile, the Klingons begin a crash program to learn all they can about this potential rival that they call the "Human Empire." They capture a number of Federation ships and interrogate the crews [FASA]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. A fleet of 3 Klingon D-3 cruisers pursue a single Romulan "Cataract" class cruiser and suceed in bringing it out of warp. At a range of less than 500 meters, the Romulan plasma cannon discharges once, tearing through one Klingon ship and striking the next. The resulting explosions destroy both Klingon vessels as well as the Romulan ship. In an attempt to conceal the careless approach, the surviving commander of the Klingon ship falsely reports that they were ambushed by 5 Romulan ships [Inet3]. [Y 73] The Hydrans attack the Klingons. They do not have a formal alliance with the Kzinti (who are still at war with the Klingons), but are considered as co-belligerants. The Klingons are hard-pressed to fight a war on two fronts, but the new Hydran weapon (the Nova Gun) gives the Klingons much concern [SFB]. The "Powhatan" (CEM-15) class cruisers are decommissioned, following the success of the "Moskva" class [Inet3]. All "Powers" class scouts are decommissioned [SFC]. 2186, 17 January [reference stardate 1/3401.17] Pan-Galactic Productions is founded in London, Terra as a major producer of tri-dimensional films and will be part owner of several theme parks and recreation centers on Imagination and Wrigley's Pleasure Planet [FASA]. The San Francisco Star Fleet Academy is completed and accepts its first students. Construction begins on the Second and Third Fleet Star Fleet Academies [SASH]. "Damian" class heavy cruisers enter service, including the "Carthage" (NCC-377). These warp 5.6 capacity ships mount 4 warp nacelles but are unable to operate independently for more than 2 or 3 weeks before returning to their home port for replenishment. The class will total 7 ships [Inet4]. [reference stardate 1/34] Like many planets in the Federation, the Milky Way galaxy itself contains 'faults' that cause violent disruptions. After years of study, the mystery novas in Sector 27 are found to be caused by these forces, at the Deneva Research Station. A special task force assigned to study the mystery novas of Sector 34.9, consisting of astro- physicists Khan Revox and Granville Webern determines that linear compression waves are the culprit, lines of extreme stress extending along the whole of the Omega finger of the Orion arm [SFC]. An incident occurs on the "Moskva" class U.S.S. "Johannesburg" (NCC-382) when a faulty nacelle flow monitor falsely indicates a runaway positive feedback power loop within the plasma flow governor. Chief Engineer Roberta Bocharnikov orders the warp nacelles and warp bustle to be separated. Although unnecessary, these maneuvers are successful in causing the separated warp core to initiate its automatic shutdown routine. The warp core, nacelles, and the rest of the ship are towed to Starbase 29 where they are successfully remated [GEC V9N2]. [Y 74] Freighters and Q-ships are generally available throughout known space, except to the Romulans. Q-ships look in all respects like freighters until their hatches are removed from their weapons ports and shields are raised [SFB]. 19 September [reference stardate 1/3409.19] Smith & Smythe Motor Works, Ltd. is founded in Surleft, Andor as a princ- iple manufacturer of auxiliary power systems and support equipment for starship designs [FASA]. 01 December [reference stardate 1/3412.1] Chiokis Starship Construction is founded in Thelavor, Andor. This joint Andorian/Terran venture will produce more vessels and independent vessel designs than any other shipyard in U.F.P. history. This firm will be noted primarily for the unique saucer-shaped design used to construct military and exploratory vessels [FASA]. 2187 [Y 75] Badly outnumbered, the Klingon fleet defending the Hydran Frontier is decisively defeated by the Hydrans. The Klingons agree to a peace settle- ment granting the Hydrans trade concessions, and allowing them to colonize several methane-atmosphere planets within the Klingon Empire. The Kzinti howl with rage because the Hydrans will not continue the war. Klingons purchase much war materiel (at ridiculously inflated prices) from the Hydrans and turn on the Kzinti [SFB]. "Columbus" class exploratory cruisers enter service with widespread acclaim and acceptance following the disappointing "Gage" class ships. The "Columbus" employs the "Drake" class command sphere and impulse engine package with an new warp drive system. The "Columbus" class will total 19 ships and will pioneer the two-year deep-space mission [Inet4]. The CC-750 through CC-758 "Caracal" class command cruisers are authorized [CCP]. The DY-245 type ship S.S. "Hatteras" is launched on a deep space exploration mission to the Ficus sector, commanded by Gary Loes [TNG 144]. [reference stardate 1/3500] The theory of molecular reintegration achieves a major breakthrough with the first successful transmission of organic life (protozoa) at the Deneva Research Station. Research team coordinator Janet Hester logs the results possible with the latest advances of Abramson's transtator physics and warp-assisted energy transmission. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Harding Richardson is opposed to experimenting on more complex lifeforms [SFC]. Janissa Kurvannis of Terra enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. First Fleet's Star Fleet Academy is completed and the first students arrive [SASH]. [Y 77] The Type II Drone with warp 2.2 capacity enters service, along with the larger Type IV and V models [SFB]. The planet Barsoom (Delta Gamma IV) is colonized by both Human and Tellar- ite settlers [FASA]. The "Normandy" class star fighters are withdrawn from service [SFC]. The "McCormick" class factory ships enter service, with advanced first generation warp drive and complements of 200 [SFC]. 28 June The U.S.S. "Caracal" (CC-750) prototype command cruiser is laid down at the Cosmadyne Boston Naval Shipyards [CCP]. 07 July The U.S.S. "Navangar" (CC-751) "Caracal" class command cruiser is laid down [CCP]. 08 July [reference stardate 1/3507.8] The Shiputer Corporation is founded in Bristol, Terra as a supplier of starship navigational control systems [FASA]. 11 July The U.S.S. "Spartan" (CC-752) "Caracal" class command cruiser is laid down [CCP]. Angelina Mola is born [TOS #73]. 09 October The U.S.S. "Reliance" (CC-753) "Caracal" class strike cruiser is laid down [CCP]. 28 October The U.S.S. "Allegany" (CC-754) "Caracal" class strike cruiser is laid down [CCP]. 17 November The U.S.S. "Matanzas" (CC-755) "Caracal" class strike cruiser is laid down [CCP]. 22 November The U.S.S. "Saphir" (CC-756) "Caracal" class strike cruiser is laid down [CCP]. 07 December The U.S.S. "Audace" (CC-757) "Caracal" class heavy cruiser is laid down [CCP]. [Y 79] The Tholians arrive in the Milky Way galaxy and occupy an area claimed by the Klingons [SFB]. 2188, 01 January The U.S.S. "Requin" (CC-758) "Caracal" class heavy cruiser is laid down [CCP]. The "Columbus" class exploratory cruiser U.S.S. "Magellan" (NCC-454) is commissioned. The "Magellan" will perform 6 two-year exploration missions and the first 5-year mission (2204 to 2209) [Inet4]. The ruins of Temaris IV, located in the Romulan Neutral Zone, are abandoned as agreed to by treaty [GN 10]. The CC-759 through CC-764 "Caracal" class command cruisers are authorized [CCP]. After two and a half years of construction, the Second and Third Fleet Academies are completed and accept their first students. Plans for a Fourth Fleet Star Fleet Academy are finally approved by Avatar and con- struction begins [SASH]. 05 March The U.S.S. "James Van Allen" cruiser of the "Caracal" class is cancelled, having been authorized a year ago [CCP]. Daniel Corrigan is born [TOS #20]. 25 May The U.S.S. "Palomar" (CC-760), U.S.S. "Long Beach" (CC-761), and U.S.S. "Arroyo" (CC-759) "Caracal" class ships are laid down [CCP]. Chhay is born [GN 1]. Charlemagne (Aquilla Scorpi IV) is settled by dissidents who reject the U.F.P.'s peace treaty with the Romulans [FASA]. During this period, the Vulcans and their allies seek to restrain Star Fleet military programs and colonization. Led by Vulcan Ambassador Skon (the future grandfather of Spock), they will attempt to impede the growth of colonization by slowing the public release of planetary survey information and the approval of colonization permits. They will also attempt to limit the funding for the construction and maintenance of ships and starbases to support either new colonization or the defense of existing colonies [Inet3]. [Y 82] The First Klingon-Kzinti War ends. The Klingons capture three key planets The Near Side Krebiz surrender to the Klingons and are not allowed to build any new ships, except replacements [SFB]. 02 November The U.S.S. "Tayi" (CC-762) "Caracal" class light cruiser is laid down [CCP]. 05 November The U.S.S. "Dominium" (CC-763) "Caracal" class light cruiser is laid down [CCP]. December [reference stardate 1/3612] The Federation Council refuses a funding request from Star Fleet for the development of new starships. To Star Fleet's enormous surprise, all funds previously assigned to complete the construction of Starbase 12 are "indefinitely postponed." Because construction had actually begun, the installation retains its designation, but it remains uncompleted and inop- erative until after the end of the Four Years War. The "Horizon" and "Marshall" classes remain the first line of defense [FASA]. 14 December The U.S.S. "R'Sah-Dan" (CC-764) "Caracal" class light cruiser is laid down [CCP]. 2189, 01 January The U.S.S. "Caracal" (CC-750) prototype command cruiser is launched [CCP]. The last "Pioneer" (NX-100) class medium cruisers (of 2161) are removed from service, as are the "Federation" (NX-151) class heavy cruisers [Inet12]. 23 January The U.S.S. "Navangar" (CC-751) "Caracal" class command cruiser is launched [CCP]. 04 February The U.S.S. "Spartan" (CC-752) "Caracal" class command cruiser is launched [CCP]. 07 February The U.S.S. "Reliance" (CC-753) "Caracal" class strike cruiser is launched [CCP]. 01 March The U.S.S. "Allegany" (CC-754) and U.S.S. "Matanzas" (CC-755) "Caracal" class strike cruisers are launched [CCP]. 09 March The U.S.S. "Saphir" (CC-756) "Caracal" class strike cruiser is launched [CCP]. 15 April The U.S.S. "Audace" (CC-757) "Caracal" class heavy cruiser is launched [CCP]. 30 April The U.S.S. "Requin" (CC-758) "Caracal" class heavy cruiser is launched [CCP]. The "Perth" PB-18 series dilithium-energized circumferential warp drive engine is developed by Cochrane Warp Dynamics, and will be first installed aboard the "Horizon" and "Archon" classes. Allowing an emergency velocity of warp 4 and a cruising velocity of warp 2, these engines will remain in production for half a century [SFE]. Alpha Proxima is colonized by the S.S. "Esperanza" commanded by Captain Bernabe Posada. Two cities are established, both on the northern continent [BB #1]. T'Meni, Tuvok's mother, is born [GN 33]. [Y 83] The Tholians are first encountered by the Klingons. The first of several vicious border wars will last two years as the Tholians make their first appearance in our galaxy on the tip of the spiral arm occupied by the Klingons. Sparsely populated, yet Klingon territory, the Empire is furious. The Tholian police cruiser and patrol cruiser (PC) enter service. The Klingon D-7 battlecruiser prototype, F-5S scout, E3 escort, G2 police ship, and combat tug enter sevice. The Kzinti scout enters service. The Type III drone, with warp 2.6 capacity, extended range, and self guidance, enters service. Major General Kripney delivers the now famous "Case for Primary Contact Action Teams in Novel Contact Environments" report to Star Fleet Command [SFB]. Around this time, the Kauld and Blood races are given dynadrive by aliens they name the Formless, but it will only prolong the Elliptical Wars. Before the star drive gift is received, the Naresi colonists depart aboard a multigenerational interstellar sublight craft to cross a 10 light year expanse. At one point the Formless are mistakenly referred to as Tholians, perhaps due to another encounter [TOS #89, TOS #92]. 12 September The U.S.S. "Arroyo" (CC-759) "Caracal" class heavy cruiser is launched [CCP]. 02 October The U.S.S. "Palomar" (CC-760) "Caracal" class command cruiser is launched [CCP]. 03 October The U.S.S. "Long Beach" (CC-761) "Caracal" class command cruiser is laun- ched [CCP]. 05 October The U.S.S. "Caracal" (CC-750) command cruiser is commissioned with an experimental dual phaser system and a ship's complement of 220. Fifteen ships of this class will be built (CC-750-CC-764), and will be in service until 2232. The first of several U.F.P. command cruisers, they have warp 6.8 capacity and later ships of the class will be commis- sioned as strike cruisers, light cruisers, and heavy cruisers. Her sister ships the U.S.S. "Navangar" (CC-751), U.S.S. "Spartan" (CC-752), U.S.S. "Reliance" (CC-753), U.S.S. "Allegany" (CC-754), and U.S.S. "Matanzas" (CC-755) are commissioned on the same day [CCP, SFB]. 14 October The U.S.S. "Saphir" (CC-756) and U.S.S. "Audace" (CC-757) "Caracal" class vessels are commissioned [CCP]. Robert T. April is born [CC/a, TMoST]. 17 November The U.S.S. "Requin" (CC-758) "Caracal" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [CCP]. A magnetic phase shift in di-isotonic rocks occurs on Heronius [SNW II]. The "Watt" class twin cargo ships enter service, with complements of 60 and advanced first generation warp drive [SFC]. 2190, 08 February The U.S.S. "Arroyo" (CC-759) "Caracal" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [CCP]. 12 February The U.S.S. "Palomar" (CC-760) and U.S.S. "Long Beach" (CC-761) "Caracal" class command cruisers are commissioned [CCP]. February [reference stardate 1/3802] The interplanetary war of Beta Cersus within the Romulan Neutral Zone creates tension between the Federation and the Romulan Empire. Admiral Liam O'Neill of the U.S.S. "Alert" ("Castor" class) detect half a dozen Romulan craft. Though neither side entered the conflict, this incident loosens the Federation's purse strings for advanced class ship con- struction [FASA]. The Fourth Fleet Star Fleet Academy on Avatar is finally completed and opens to students [SASH]. Ambassador Skon blocks the construction of the proposed "Montana" class [Inet3]. Starbase 11 is currently manned by 312 personnel and 14 dependents [NWNC]. 27 March The U.S.S. "Tayi" (CC-762) and U.S.S. "Dominium" (CC-763) "Caracal" class light cruisers are launched [CCP]. 01 April The U.S.S. "R'Sah-Dan" (CC-764) "Caracal" class light cruiser is launched [CCP]. 07 May [reference stardate 1/3805.7] General Entertainment Concepts is founded in New Orleans, Terra. They will be known for the recovery, restoration, and tri-dimensional holo- graphic releases of various classic films from various cultures. Their most expensive project will be Wrigley's Pleasure Planet [FASA]. 06 June The U.S.S. "Horizon" (NCC-1000) cruiser, class ship of another all-new "Horizon" class ("Horizon (II)" class?), is laid down at UESPA, Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth [HCE]. 04 July The U.S.S. "Tayi" (CC-762) and U.S.S. "Dominium" (CC-763) "Caracal" class light cruisers are commissioned [CCP]. [Y 84] The Klingons having defeated the Kzinti, attack the Hydrans. This is known as the "Second Klingon-Hydran War" to U.F.P. historians, as the "War of Retribution" to the Klingons, and as the "War of Infamy" to the Hydrans. The Lyrans attack the collapsing Hydran border and capture several planets, but are not formal allies of Klingons at this point. This is the Third Lyran-Hydran War. Tumball Massi is placed in charge of the Primary Contact Program [SFB]. 16 August The U.S.S. "R'Sah-Dan" (CC-764) "Caracal" class light cruiser is commis- sioned [CCP]. Saren (Taryn) is born during this era [GN 16]. The U.S.S. "Phoenix" (NX-880) class heavy cruiser is commissioned. Another long range cruiser, and one of the first to sport a disc shaped primary hull, the "Phoenix" class is named after Cochrane's first prototype warp ship of the previous century, and is one of Star Fleet's largest vessels to date (314 meters in length). Warp capacity is 5.3, with a ship's complement of 450. Ordnance consists of 5 high energy laser cannons and 3 fusion missile bays. There will be 20 ships comprising this class [Inet12]. 12 September [reference stardate 1/3809.12] Tachyon Micromechanics, Ltd. is founded in Grinidasa, Arcturus. A manufacturer of miniaturized sensor and recording equipment, this company will provide research and exploration operations with a wide range of computer-directed tracking and analysis systems [FASA]. The Star Fleet Corps of Engineering submits a proposal to Star Fleet Command for the construction of a completely new prototype ship. Highly modular and incorporating all the latest technologies in a single hull, the proposed ship has twice the volume of the "Moskva" class and would be Star Fleet's largest cruiser type to date [Inet3, GEC+]. [reference stardate 1/38] Greshlahrigm of Tellar enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. Sarek masters the senapa, an ancient Vulcan dueling weapon [GN 16]. Slarn is born [TNG #39]. 2191, 02 February [reference stardate 1/3902.2] M'Yengh Yards is founded in Shzerensohr, Cait, a government-owned and sponsored starship construction firm for both Star Fleet and civilian projects [FASA]. [Y 85] Ground breaking ceremonies take place for the Cultural Indoctrination Center and for the Prime Central facility in the Sea of Storms on the dark side of Earth's moon [SFB]. [reference stardate 1/39] The old Earth designed "Edison" class research ships are finally phased out as the "Palomar" class advanced research ships begin work on the infinite mysteries of space [SFC]. The Federation Council decides to provide the Science Council with part of the necessary funding for a new ship design (the forthcoming "Asia" class) but also chooses to place science missions at or beyond U.F.P. boundaries under the command of Star Fleet--and instrumental decision in the founding of the modern Star Fleet with both military and scientific roles [Inet3]. In the Gamma Quadrant, the planet Meridian dimensionally shifts back into normal space for a brief period of time [DSN 454]. [Y 86] Skirmish armor becomes available to prime teams [SFB]. The Romulans take the colony world T'lach Kor away from the Klingons [Inet3]. A firefighter's helmet (Engine Company 9) belonging to Ross Grant's ancestors in Seattle, on Earth, originates from this year. In 180 years, Ross Grant will give the helmet as a Day of Honor gift to Alexander Rozhenko [DoH #1]. One-fourth of the Chateau Briar crop is damaged by frost, rendering a com- mensurate portion of the vintage somewhat bland. Glasses of this wine will by served to Captain Picard and Commodore Travers on Cestus III in 2261 [TNG #32]. Face to face contact between the U.F.P. and the Lipuls is finally achieved, presumably on Gemworld [TNG #58]. 2192 Tricobalt (Element 129) is discovered on Janus VI. This element can be utilized as a powerful nuclear weapon. In 2261, the war computer on Eminiar VII will try to classify the "Enterprise" as destroyed by a tricobalt satellite explosion. Darvin's tribble bomb will be tricobalt-based, planted on K-7 in 2262. In 2371, the U.S.S. "Voyager" will destroy the Caretaker's Array with a tricobalt device. Tricobalt explosives are capable of damaging the subspace continuum [MRM, TA, DSN 503, V 102, V 229]. The supporters of the new class proposed in 2190 prevail when their chief opponent, conservative Fleet Admiral Jean-Jacques Boucher retires at age 94 and is replaced by the more progressive council member Commodore Barbara Rashid. The decision to commence development of the new class coincides with a request by the Federation Science Council for a larger, faster ship for long-term exploration. However, 70% of the development costs for the new "Asia" class are to be provided by Star Fleet and 30% by the Science Council. Five ships, named for the 5 classical continents on Earth, are to be completed by 2195 but construction of only the lead ship U.S.S. "Asia" (NCC-945) is initially approved, as the cost of the new ships is expected to be many times higher than that of normal cruisers owing to the use of experimental or custom-designed technology instead of standard components [Inet3]. (8756 Vulcan Years) Kironide (Element 139) is discovered on Vulcan. A rare, powerful element, kironide will later be found in abundance on Platonius and allowed to act on the pituitary gland can affect the development of psychokinesis in humanoids [MRM, PSt]. Sarek negotiates the Vulcan-Terran Interstellar Comprehensive Trade Act [GN 4]. Skon blocks the construction of the proposed "Cheyenne" class [Inet3]. [reference stardate 1/40] The first major wave of Triangle settlements begins [FASA]. The original "Horizon" class cruisers of 2145 are decommissioned. The U.S.S. "Horizon" will be retired to Star Fleet's Spaceflight Museum on Memory Alpha [SFC]. The experimental cruisers "Fireball" (XL-5) and "Rocket" (XL-6) are decommissioned [Inet3]. [Y 87] As the Hydran defensive sphere collapses and the Hydran homeworlds come under direct attack, every Hydran warship is called in a last ditch effort to avert total defeat. The remnants of Commodore Hpsphyt's force finds itself blocked from reaching the capital by ships of the Lyran Star Empire. Realizing that the Lyran ships had to be disabled or they would simply follow them back to their homeworld, the Hydrans choose to engage. The Lyran ships, however, are under orders to allow no Hydran ships to pass their lines and reinforce the Hydran homeworld defenses. Hydran "Grenadier" class heavy cruisers (armed with nova cannons) "Loyalty" and "Tenacity," and "Voltigeur" class frigate "Valiant," meet the Lyran heavy cruisers "Prowess" and "Vicious" in combat. The Hydran starships "Loyalty" and "Valiant" are destroyed in the battle. The "Tenacity" is damaged but manages to elude the badly damaged Lyran "Prowess" and reach the Hydran homeworld, where it is ultimately destroyed. The Lyran cruiser "Vicious" is destroyed in the escape of the "Tenacity." The Klingons smash the Hydran fleet. Hydran colonies are destroyed and many attrocities are committed by the Klingons. All Hydran ships larger than police frigates are destroyed, and the Hydran Kingdom is reduced to a client of the Klingons. The Klingons establish governors of the Hydran planets. Due to the difference in atmospheres, however, these governors are never really able to control the populace and usually rule from orbiting satellites. These satellites have powerful weapons aimed at the planet below, but are poorly defended against attack from space. However, powerful merchant guilds establish themselves on three colony planets (Altroth, Minxitith, and Krooth) overlooked by the Klingons. These are known as the "Lost Colonies" and came will be known after the Re-establishment as the "Old Colonies" [SFB]. A squadron of 6 Klingon D3 cruisers attack a Romulan sensor/defensive station within an asteroid in the Omega Chottag system. Known in the Klingon archives as the Battle of Geshto, this attack involves the Klingon ships approaching the target under matter/antimatter power at warp 3.9 from an unusually long distance of 5,000 A.U. The strain of operating the reactors at maximum output levels for almost 12 hours proves too much and 2 of the attacking ships are destroyed by warp core breaches. One of the 4 surviving ships is destroyed by a bolt from a Romulan plasma cannon guarding the base, but the 3 remaining D3s succeed in firing volleys of missiles which neutralize the base adn allow Klingon troopers to occupy the base before the arrival of superior Romulan forces drive out the invaders [Inet3]. October [reference stardate 1/4010] Star Fleet Command originates the Citation of Conspicuous Gallantry. It is a small emerald triangle with three diamonds in the middle and a silver semi-circular bar above inscribed "For Gallantry." This citation commends acts of heroism in defense of U.F.P. citizens and their property in which the recipient disregarded clear risk to personal safety [FASA]. November [reference stardate 1/4011] A new series of major antimatter refineries becomes available and are stationed at various locations in Federation territory [FASA, SFC]. 2193 Merak II becomes the 17th U.F.P. member [STM]. April [reference stardate 1/4104] Intelligent flying humanoids are discovered on Alpha Virginis II, a planet located in Sector 14C, by the U.S.S. "Icarus II" ("Placido" class ship) commanded by Captain Jan Oonlarger. The Canaris species is the first orn- ithoid race encountered by the U.F.P. [FASA, SFC]. 14 May The new U.S.S. "Horizon" (NCC-1000) cruiser is launched and the U.S.S. "Discovery" (NCC-1001) cruiser of the same class is laid down at UESPA, Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth. The insignia of the U.S.S. "Horizon" may be a semicircle with inset diamond and two smaller planetary circles. This may be the same vessel placed on display at the Star Fleet Museum in San Francisco, which Jake Sisko will mistake for a "Daedalus" class ship [HCE, EOM, MIL #2]. Narine arrives on Arnhall at age 9. She will become First Advocate [TOS #81]. [Y 88] The First Federation-Kzinti War begins as the Kzinti attack. The Second Lyran-Klingon War begins as arguments develop over divisions of the Hydran Empire. In the confusion, the Hydran colonies of Altroth, Minxitith, and Krooth are not noticed or occupied by the Klingons. These colonies were established by the major merchant guilds of the Hydran Kingdom, and the later power of the Guilds stems from this period. The Guilds maintain the Monarchy through Prince S'Lenthna, the last heir of Hydraxan IX. The Prince is a virtual puppet (the Guilds hold the real power), but his pre- sence is important in rallying the Hydrans [SFB]. In Second History, the first incidents of Romulan vessels invading Alliance territory begin [TOS #24]. 2194 [Y 89] The Kzinti make gains, capturing several planets. The Romulans attack the Tholians, but abandon the "First Romulan-Tholian War" in less than a year [SFB]. The "Hyperion" (NCC-851) class cruisers are launched. Intended simply as an exploratory follow-up to the "Moskva" class cruisers, the "Hyperion" class are the first ships to carry compact subspace radio transmitters, made possible through transtator physics, yet requiring a dedicated fusion reactor and deuterium supply. The ship's primary hull takes the form of a flatter biconvex disc raised higher above the longitudinal axis of the secondary hull than on the "Moskva" class. Warp capacity consists of warp 5.2 maximum via an SSWR-V-C matter/ antimatter reactor powering 2 Griffon 3 warp nacelles. Ordnance consists of 4 laser turrets and 10 Lance missible with fusion warheads. The class will total 25 ships, each carrying complements of 178 [Inet3]. T'Prylla is born [TOS #15]. Saren (later Taryn) witnesses the execution of his parents aboard their small trading vessel at the age of 4. Hijacked and abducted by Romulans, Taryn will serve as their Freelan representative during their Freelan Plan of the next century [GN 16]. The "Paris" class light cruiser is proposed. Similar to that of the "Gagarin" class, the "Paris" would be less powerful than the "Moskva" but have the ability to accept mission-specific equipment modules, such as for weaponry and sensors, that could be quickly attached and detached to reconfigure the ship as needed [Inet3]. 2195 The Cygnia Minor and the Beta 6 Colonies are established [STM]. [reference stardate 1/43] A U.F.P. study reports research into planetary weather control is paying big dividends as once unproductive worlds turn productive [SFC]. The "Ajax" class destroyers are decommissioned [Inet2]. 09 September The U.S.S. "Discovery" (NCC-1001) "Horizon" class cruiser is launched [HCE]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. [Y 90] The Third Gorn-Romulan War begins with a Romulan attack. The Gorn tug enters service. Civil wars begin in the Hydran "lost colonies" as Prince S'Lenthna tries to break the power of the Guilds. The heavy transport shuttle (HTS) becomes available to all fleets. The Tholian cargo patrol cruiser (CPC) is first sighted. The Indirigan Nomads have been traveling the spacelanes and their surrounding territory for several centuries. They had developed space technology purely as a means to increase their nomadic wanderings, having never settled into patterns of civilization typical of other races. Their people never developed a government beyond that of tribal. Cities were only there on their homeworld as necessary places to develop technology. Anything that could possibly be mobile, was. With the development of spaceflight, their millenia long dream of wandering the heavens becomes a reality. The Romulans have operational sublight shuttles (but not HTS, GAS, and admin. shuttles) [SFB]. 12 December The U.S.S. "Santa Maria" (NCC-1002) "Horizon" class cruiser is laid down at UESPA, Star Fleet Division, Lima Assembly Facility, Earth [HCE]. 2196 The last of the "Daedalus" class starships is decommissioned. However, the "Lovell" will be pushed back into service for use by the Star Fleet Corps of Engineers decades later. It will be one of 3 "Daedalus" class ships retrieved from one of several Star Fleet storage depots, including Qualor II [TNG 215, SCE #17]. The first U.F.P. ships are captured by the Klingon Empire [TOS #16]. [reference stardate 1/44] The opulent "Stellarford" class starliner enters service in the U.F.P. These liners have double the capacity and much longer range than any commercial ship in space. The U.S.S. "King Charles" will become the most luxurious starliner ever, with a complement of 2,000 and warp 3.5 capacity (via General Space Corp. P700 warp nacelles). They are the largest capacity starships in U.F.P. history at this point [SFC, STD2]. The U.S.S. "Paris" (NCC-882) class light cruiser is commissioned. Carrying a ship's complement of 93 and with warp 5.7 capacity (via the newly-developed compact SSWR-VI reactor), the "Paris" class is armed with 4 laser turrets and 1 projectile tube [Inet3]. Sutorox of Vulcan enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. The Trill soldier Kirista Gard executes a Trill host abomination [GN 38]. 20 June The U.S.S. "Mathew" (NCC-1003) "Horizon" class cruiser is laid down at UESPA, Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth [HCE]. Ion-impulse driven Shuttle Planes enter service. Designed for use aboard the "Stellarford" class starliners, these 69-capacity craft prove to be perfect life rescue ships for interstellar travel [SFC]. [Y 91] The Klingons begin conversion of the D6 class, increasing engine power by a quarter. All will converted by 2198. The Klingons and Lyrans settle their differences by negotiation. The Klingons are anxious to do so because they plan to attack Tholia. The U.F.P. begins counter-offensive procedures to regain territory occupied by the Kzinti [SFB]. The U.S.S. "Explorer" (NX-943) class surveyor is commissioned. A typical long range explorer, this class will serve as the prototype for the first elementary phasers (4 arrays, in addition to 3 fusion missile bays for armament). The class will consist of 31 ships, each carrying complements of 390, with warp 5.2 capacity [Inet12]. 10 October The U.S.S. "Horizon" (NCC-1000) cruiser is commissioned with laser banks, a complement of 203, and a warp capacity of 4 via PB-18 dilithium-energized warp engines. This class will total 13 ships. The U.S.S. "Horizon" will be lost on a deep space survey mission. The "Horizon," and all other vessels of this time, lack subspace radio, and are similar in general design to the previous "Daedalus" class starships but are much larger, sporting design features which will become common-place on 23rd Century modular-designed Star Fleet vessels, such as the aft primary hull mounted impulse deck. The "Horizon" class' basic design was developed by Gnarr, a Tellarite engineer [HCE, JDCP, LUG]. Julia Santos is born [TNG #32]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. During this era, D'Ghor's line becomes a sworn enemy of the House of Kozak [DSN 449]. 2197, 12 January [reference stardate 1/4501.12] Morris Magtronics is founded in Palyria, Sol IV. It will become one of the U.F.P.'s leading producers of anti-gravity and artificial gravity systems. Artificial gravity generation itself is credited to the Vulcan Science Academy, although the first Terran prototypes were tested in Moscow and a flying belt found in a billion year old Slaver stasis box was the key [FASA, TOS #84, SW/a]. Samuel T. Cogley is born [TOS #100]. Biraktes Shipyards is established by Logan Birak in orbit of Inkestra III [Inet4]. The U.S.S. "Horizon" (NCC-1000), commanded by Captain Stuart Mann, encounters 12 civilizations including the Davitos and Alpha Cruci [SFC]. The suggestion to establish a Klingon institute for the study of matter/ antimatter physics and engineering is met with snorts of derision when first presented in the Qam-Chee, the Great Hall of the Klingons [Inet3]. [Y 92] The Great Klingo-Tholian War begins. The First Federation-Kzinti War ends, with the border re-established in the original location. The primary contact team, the Wraiths, encounter energy creatures on Vetrised IV [SFB]. 27 June The U.S.S. "Santa Maria" (NCC-1002) "Horizon" class cruiser is launched [HCE]. While surveying Sigma Iotia II, the U.S.S. "Horizon" leaves behind the book 'Chicago Mobs of the Twenties.' This book will set the pattern of the civilization's future. The Prime Directive of Non-interference is not, as of yet, in effect [PA, HCE, SFC]. The Sternn fusion reactor core is state of the art in the U.F.P. They will be phased out a generation later [TOS #72]. The flagship of Federation bases, Starbase 1 is positioned in Earth orbit where it will remain for over a century. This structure will be dwarfed by future starbases which will be manufactured but many of the design elements found in Starbase 1 will be incorporated into these newer bases. The design of Starbase 1 has its roots in the original Starbase 1 of 2147 [STD2]. Construction of the U.S.S. "America" (NCC-991) and the 3 remaining "Asia" class cruisers is approved [Inet3]. [reference stardate 1/45] The new generation starliners quickly make the Jewel Stars of Corona Major, and other remote stellar wonders, big tourist attractions [SFC]. 22 December The U.S.S. "Discovery" (NCC-1001) "Horizon" class cruiser is commissioned [HCE]. 2198 The interplanetary personal craft introduced in 2181 end their service lives [SFC]. Star Fleet's standardized specifications for emergency docking ports are established [TCT #1]. The DD495 series drydock enters service with a complement of 150 [SFC]. 21 June The U.S.S. "Santa Maria" (NCC-1002) "Horizon" class cruiser is commis- sioned [HCE]. Star Fleet begins petitioning the Federation council for a replacement to the "Bohr" class cruiser. Although an improvement on the "Daedalus" design, the "Bohr" is based on outmoded technology and is due for replacement [Inet5]. [Y 93] Extended range drones become available [SFB]. 2199, 04 January The U.S.S. "Mathew" (NCC-1003) "Horizon" class cruiser is launched [HCE]. Star Fleet issues a requirement for a vessel that can outfight and outrun ships currently in use by Orion raiders and smugglers. The resulting design will be the "Dhole" class [Inet5]. 04 May The U.S.S. "San Raphael" (NCC-1005) "Horizon" class cruiser is laid down at UESPA, Star Fleet Division, Olympic Yards, Mexico City, Earth [HCE]. May [reference stardate 1/4705] The invention of the medical tricorder allows physicians to diagnose Rigellian plague, saving many lives on Rigel II. The U.S.S. "Clara Barton" of the "Castor" class lends assistance [SFC, FASA]. In the "Mirror" universe, the newly invented agonizer aids the empire in maintaining strict discipline in the ranks [TBoT #14]. In Second History, Vulcan scoutships establish preliminary contact with the existing Terran government [TOS #24]. 12 December The U.S.S. "Scotia" (NCC-1006) "Horizon" class cruiser is laid down at UESPA, Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth [HCE]. 2200 The early 23rd Century will often be called the "imperial era" of Terran history, when territorial expansion was pursued whatever the cost. Whenever new star systems are surveyed, they are immediately subject to exploitation and colonization, regardless of official approval by the Federation Council or prior claims by other powers. However, once colonies are established, the Terran-controlled Star Fleet fulfills its popular mandate to protect Federation citizens from danger, even if the danger is of their own making. As a group, the "Lancaster" warship captains will probably be the most aggressive in the history of Star Fleet, their leadership style perfectly suited to the spirit of the times [GEC V9N3]. 14 February The U.S.S. "Mathew" (NCC-1003) "Horizon" class cruiser is commissioned [HCE]. Transporter developments (or perfections) begin within the U.F.P. In 30 years, transporters will be certified safe for intelligent life and called the most important development in transtator applications in fifty years [TOS #16]. The total computer capacity available on Earth is at least 1/100th that of the "Enterprise" ("Achernar" configuration heavy cruiser) in the year 2264 [TOS #28]. In the Enterprise Timeline: A 4th upgrade on the "Heavy Horses" class freighter is commissioned, the Mark IV. The final model, as the market for the old class has started to wane and competition from rival shipyards, who could produce larger and faster freighters, was on the rise [Inet14]. Saffire is born, a Human raised by Romulans as a spy [GN 3]. [Y 95] The Star Fleet Marine Corps is formally brought under the umbrella of Star Fleet Command. The Indirigans upgrade to warp technology and bring new ships into their fleet, refitting their old sublight vessels with the new technology. A major upgrade, the ships are reclassified. The frigate is the first upgraded vessel, all of which were part of the original Indirigan fleet. Destroyers are built or converted, and along a similar design as the destroyer the Indirigans construct new large freighters. Medium freighters and small freighters are also constructed by the Indirigans at this time, bringing their ability to run a convoy away from pursuing tactical warp capable ships up to date. The modern Indirigan light cruiser is also a new construction project and first appears this year. The Kzinti fleet tugs enter service [SFB]. 14 June The U.S.S. "Republic" (NCC-1371) "Archon" class cruiser is laid down at UESPA, Star Fleet Division, Singapore Yards, Earth [HCE]. 26 July The U.S.S. "Nimrod" (NCC-1007) "Horizon" class cruiser is laid down at UESPA, Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth [HCE]. [reference stardate 1/48] The first new major ship class in 43 years, the "Tritium", proves to be unworkable. This unfortunate design costs Starfleet billions of credits, and results in some of its highest personnel being discharged from service. The "Tritium" is the first third generation warp drive ship: 3 Pegasis VX13 warp drive nacelles results in disruptive warp harmonies as apposed to a synergistic coupling of the warp field. Six other "Tritium" class cruisers are constructed in a vain attempt to overcome the glaring shortcomings. Each ship has a complement of 250, an actual warp capacity of 3 (although estimated to warp 4.75), 5:1 matter-to-antimatter, and an armament of 6 laser banks, 8 particle beam cannons, and 250 photon torp- edoes. It is also the first ship to be equipped with tricorders [SFC, STD2]. In the "Mirror" universe, the "Titan" class 3rd generation warp drive ships prove a failure and are soon removed from imperial service [TBoT #14]. The Heir'tza and Heir'och races in the Beta Bora system finally begin attempting to unify their races. Programs to breed telepaths for the sake of peaceful reconciliation are begun [TOS #85]. The Romulan Empire launches the "Cracker" class cruiser. A flatter, more streamlined development of the "Cataract" cruiser design, the "Cracker" features nacelles strongly resembling those used on the U.F.P.'s "Moskva" class yielding warp 4.9 capacity [Inet3]. Yadera Prime becomes warp capable in the Gamma Quadrant [STSC]. 20 November The U.S.S. "San Raphael" (NCC-1005) "Horizon" class cruiser is launched [HCE]. 2201 [reference stardate 1/49] The failure of the "Tritium" class results in a crash research and development program for a replacement. Even still, it will take years [SFC]. The Klingons first encounter the Romulan "Cracker" class cruiser [Inet3]. Travers is born [TNG #32]. April The Star Fleet Ships Specifications Review Board finally issues a request for submissions for the new "Lancaster" (NX-1209) class of 50 ships. Substantially larger than their predecessors, the "Moskva" class, the "Lancaster" should be able to sustain a cruising speed of warp 4.6 for 750 hours and an emergency speed of warp 5.8 for 50 hours. They are to carry enough fuel and provisions to remain at station for 4 years without resupply. The "Lancaster" competition among most major ship- building concerns for the contract is a watershed event in the history of U.F.P. warship design. Because of the large numbers of entries and the potential financial windfall at stake the competition is extremely fierce. Numerous allegations of industrial espionage, sabotage, and even assassination are made, if not proven [GEC V9N3]. 01 May The U.S.S. "Independence" (NCC-1372) "Archon" class cruiser is laid down at UESPA, Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth [HCE]. 12 June The U.S.S. "Scotia" (NCC-1006) "Horizon" class cruiser is launched [HCE]. [Y 96] The Third Gorn-Romulan War ends [SFB]. 10 October The U.S.S. "San Raphael" (NCC-1005) "Horizon" class cruiser is commis- sioned [HCE]. Sarek will live much of the next 15 years on Tellar, Earth, and several other worlds. Residence off-world will affect his pon farr cycle. He will not experience his first until well into his 50s [GN 16]. 2202, January [reference stardate 1/5001] Gwendolyn Illisen becomes the planetary governor of the Benecia Colony and the leader of the Terra-Return League. She will found the colony world of New Princeton after her forthcoming political defeat [FASA, SFC]. 21 January The U.S.S. "Republic" (NCC-1371) "Archon" class cruiser is launched [HCE]. 04 February The U.S.S. "Nimrod" (NCC-1007) "Horizon" class cruiser is launched [HCE]. [reference stardate 1/50] The old "Marshall" class destroyers must remain the U.F.P.'s first line of defense. Star Fleet engineers and mechanics see that they do [SFC]. The "Damian" class heavy cruiser U.S.S. "Carthage" (NCC-377) is destroyed by Orion pirates in orbit of Launay II [Inet4]. 21 May The U.S.S. "Scotia" (NCC-1006) "Horizon" class cruiser is commissioned [HCE]. Sri'Lurix Landis is born [FASA]. Over a century of terraforming pays off: Mars (Sol IV) possesses a breathable atmosphere [GN 25]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Rigel VI and X are admitted to the Federation [STSC]. stardate 0290.10 The U.S.S. "Archon" (NCC-1370) cruiser is commissioned. This class, externally identical to the "Horizon," but with greater endurance, will total 7 (NCC-1370-NCC-1376). The U.S.S. "Archon" will be lost with all hands on a survey mission to UFC 611 (C-111)-Beta III: the planet's computer, Landru, will pull the ship down out of orbit using heat beams. The uniform insignia for this ship may be a right-facing arrow overlaid upon a horizontal rectangular bar [RA, HCE, EOM]. 04 December The U.S.S. "Republic" (NCC-1371) cruiser is commissioned. An "Archon" class starship until drastic refitting in the near future, she will offic- ially be reclassified as a heavy cruiser training ship in 2238, not being structurally adaptable to modifications. Captain Hillios will command her in the 2240s enroute to Ssan. In 2249, James Kirk will prevent a near- fatal explosion aboard her, and shortly afterwards the "Republic" will play a part in the "Vulcanian Expedition." The following year, Kirk and Mitchell will serve aboard the "Republic" under the command of Captain Rollin Bannock, hero of the Battle of Donatu. Decommissioned in 2257, the "Republic" (or a ship bearing the same name) will assist during a crisis at Altair in 2264 under the command of Captain Manchu. Likewise for the "Republic" during the Day of the Eagle in 2283, disrupting the Romulan invasion force. The uniform insignia of the "Republic" may be a diamond with two lower spikes [HCE, SotF, GN 14, GN 2, Cml, EOM, TOS #85, ON 6, SFB, URM]. 20 December The U.S.S. "Adventure" (NCC-1373) "Archon" class cruiser is laid down at Carina Design & Construction, Tanami Spacebridge, Australia, Earth [HCE]. 2203, 11 January The U.S.S. "Nimrod" (NCC-1007) "Horizon" class cruiser is commissioned [HCE]. 12 January The U.S.S. "Independence" (NCC-1372) "Archon" class cruiser is launched [HCE]. 18 January [reference stardate 1/5101.18] Though any number of independent traders have encountered Klingons in Orion ports, the U.F.P. has never taken official notice of this new culture, whereas Klingon military observers have been gathering data about the U.F.P. and Star Fleet for years. On this date, the independent trader vessel "Millie Sue" and a Klingon scout vessel exchange fire. Though the "Millie Sue" damages and chases away the attacking ship, the exchange leaves her without faster-than-light capability. Two Star Fleet warships respond to the trader's distress call and rescue all hands. A nearby Klingon destroyer class ship, sent to aid the Klingon scout, evades the larger Star Fleet vessels. The encounter leads the U.F.P. to press Orion sources for information on this previously unknown spacefaring race [FASA]. Dr. Alonzo Richter first publishes the Richter Scale of Culture. In time it will become the U.F.P's most important tool for determining at which point in a civilization's development the Prime Directive no longer need apply. This scale might be replaced or supplemented by the Weibrand Logarithmic Development Scale in the 24th Century [GN 7, DNTM]. The U.S.S. "Valencia" (NX-1109) class light cruiser is commissioned. Versatile and highly maneuverable, this is one of hte pioneers of single nacelle configuration experiments with warp 5.3 capacity. Not hugely favored, as the vessel's finely tuned center of gravity often became upset causing unstable warp field geometry, it will curtail fuel economy greatly over long distances as well as causing severe structural vibrations. Over the period of 4 years, 55 vessels of this class will be built, each with 3 phaser arrays and 2 fusion missile bays, and ship's complements of 220 [Inet12]. Dellas is born in the Romulan Star Empire. The youngest daughter of a disgraced proconsul, she alone will survive a purge that erased the rest of her family. She will be raised in the harsh environment of a government detention camp on Barbaros IV, and eventually rise through the ranks. She might be responsible for founding the Tal Shiar [TOS #84]. The "Puffin" class fighter enters service. Carrying a crew of 3 and only 19 meters in length, the "Puffin" class has warp 5.6 warp capacity (via a Titus Aerospace Dragonette I nacelle energized by 8 matter/ antimatter fuel cells) and is armed with 20 'Hothead' fusion missiles and 2 laser cannons [Inet3]. October The contract winner for the "Lancaster" class is awarded to the Shimata- Dominquez Corporation of Manila, Earth. Although not the most elegant, the "Lancaster" design (compared to a "warp-capable brick" because of its stark, almost brutal, contours and thick, relatively short nacelles), will generally be considered the first "modern" starship with all primary facilities in the same general positions as in current vessels [GEC V9N3]. Vrenn Khemara is born on Klinzhai [TOS #16]. "Kepler" series unmanned probes are launched, propelled by warp fusion [SFC]. Kelvar Garth is born in Trelemarcas, Izar [FASA]. The Black Mass ventures out of the Hunger Zone, during this period [NF #8]. 2204, 20 February The U.S.S. "Independence" (NCC-1372) "Archon" class cruiser is commis- sioned [HCE]. The "Columbus" class exploratory cruiser "Magellan" (NCC-454) embarks on the first 5-year mission [Inet4]. Production begins on the "Dhole" class escort frigate. Designed to combat Orion raiders, the class is much more modern-looking than its predecessors, carrying a complement of 42 and armed with 4 heavy lasers and 1 accelerator cannon. Maximum warp is 5.25 due in part to the shape of the vessel and placement of the nacelles. Over the next 6 years, 82 vessels will be produced [Inet5]. Amanda Stemple Grayson is born in Seattle, Washington, U.S. on Earth [EOM, TMoST, Log 1, TOS #23]. A natural subspace anomaly is found on a dilithium-enriched asteroid, starting a prospecting rush in Beta Carinae [JG #1]. 23 April The U.S.S. "Asia" (NCC-945) class cruiser is launched from San Franciso Fleet Yards. A severe maladjustment develops in the antimatter containment field of Yoyodyne's newly-developed matter/antimatter reactor which prevents the warp core from being safely activated for a full year. The "Asia" class carries a ship's complement of 280, has warp 5.1 max capacity, and an ordnance of 4 phaser arrays (employing surface facets for beam emission rather than rotating turrets) and 4 missile tubes (with a total of 32 fusion and matter/antimatter missiles). These ships will be the first class to be fully equipped with subspace radio and celero- tronic computer technology that will become standard over the next 50 years. The class will eventually total 9 vessels and operated mostly on either side of the Federation border in the Alpha Quadrant where they were less likely to encounter hostile ships [Inet2, Inet3]. Rohgan is born on Vancadia [TOS #55]. Daniel Latham is born [TOS #100]. Jon Kupper is born [GN 3]. The "Bering" (NCC-G500) class automated tanker drones enter service. These ships, developed to transport a variety of liquid, slush, and gaseous fuels, have warp 5 capacity via one single "Perth" PB-21 warp drive nacelle. The "Skagerrak" (NCC-G504) is one such vessel [GEC V9N4]. 14 June The U.S.S. "Adventure" (NCC-1373) "Archon" class cruiser is launched [HCE]. 14 July The U.S.S. "Resolution" (NCC-1374) "Archon" class cruiser is laid down at Carina Design & Construction, Tanami Spacebridge, Australia, Earth [HCE]. The "Auckland" class cruisers enter service, the first vessels to be both designed and built exclusively at the Biraktes Shipyard facilities. They will serve as exploration and patrol ships until the middle of the 23rd Century. The U.S.S. "Chernigov" (NCC-936) is the 7th ship built [Inet4]. In the Magellanic Cloud, the Neyel people discover the primitive planet Oghen. They begin to forge an empire, using the inhabitants for labor [TLE #1]. In Second History, Earth is formally admitted into the Alliance [TOS #24]. 2205, February The U.S.S. "Lancaster" (NCC-1209) class warship is commissioned. This warp 5.8 capacity starship (using 2 Shimata Dominquez "Merlin" Mark V warp units) is hailed as a significant advance in starship engineering. The ship's complement is 310 and 120 marines, armament consists of 8 phaser turrets and 2 laser cannons, with "Trilobite" fusion warhead missiles. Embarked craft: 12 LC-85 heavy assault landing craft, 20 FA-77 transatmo fighter-bombers, and 5 medium personnel shuttlecraft. The class will total an impressive 50 ships (NCC-1209-NCC-1258) and are simply the most powerful warships of their time, with the highest speeds, strongest shields, and greatest firepower (after 2218, they will be upgraded with photon torpedoes). "Lancaster" ships, particularly those in frontier areas, will often be decorated with unofficial hull "nose art" and kill markings [GEC V9N3]. George S. Kirk, Sr. is born. In addition to being the father of the legendary James Tiberius Kirk, he will be a politically ambitious man belonging to the conservative Back-To-Earthers. He will be declared missing in action while on a special diplomatic assignment when his ship mysteriously disappears with all hands [GN 3, ON 11, GN 27]. Enzo Piretti is born in Sicily, Italy on Earth [TOS #33]. Production ceases on the Mark 1 shuttlecraft [Inet5]. [reference stardate 1/53] Paula Christenson of Terra enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. 03 May The U.S.S. "Adventure" (NCC-1373) "Archon" class cruiser is commissioned [HCE]. The last "Mauretania" class transport is decommissioned. However, many of these decommissioned vessels will be used in private service until the end of the 23rd Century [Inet2]. The U.S.S. "Cecile" (NCC-341) "Drake" class destroyer is sold to a private investor. "Drake" class ships are decommissioned [Inet4]. Matthew Decker is born during this era [BB #1]. 14 November The U.S.S. "Norge" (NCC-1011) "Horizon" class cruiser is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Baltic Yards, Leningrad, Earth [HCE]. 23 December The U.S.S. "Resolution" (NCC-1374) "Archon" class cruiser is launched [HCE]. 2206 The U.S.S. "Nova Scotia" (NCC-1134) class hospital ship enters service. Based on the cylindrical "Moskva" class hull with the design being a possible platform for a new cruiser design, the "Nova Scotia" is a formidable hospital ship but requires enormous amounts of neutronic fuel and heavy maintenance on almost a monthly basis. The Tezuka-Republic ship has warp 4 capacity, carries a complement of 325, and is an immense 399 meters in length. The class will be comprised of 7 ships [Inet9]. [reference stardate 1/54] One of the most intensive efforts in Federation history results in the "Mann" class: the first starship to surpass warp 4. Employed primarily for strategic purposes by Star Fleet Command, these warp 4.5 capacity cruisers will provide defense and security within the ever-growing U.F.P. jurisdiction. Using advanced 3rd generation Vickers J27-A warp drive, the "Mann" class utilizes pure 1:1 matter/antimatter annihilation, armed with 4 laser banks, 4 particle beam cannons, 22 photon torpedoes, and a crew of 294 [SFC, STD2]. Production ends on the "Bohr" class exploration cruisers [Inet5]. Because of the numerous irregularities that had marred the "Lancaster" competition of 2203, Star Fleet announces that henceforth the design and construction of all military vessels are to be Federalized. Instead of Star Fleet issuing a set of design specifications and inviting submis- sions from private firms, all design work and construction is to be concentrated at the soon-to-be-expanded Star Fleet Yards, the first of which is to be located in geosynchronous orbit above San Francisco, Earth [GEC V9N4]. [Y 98] The Tholian improved patrol cruiser (PC+) is first sighted [SFB]. The U.S.S. "America" (NCC-991) "Asia" class cruiser is launched [Inet3]. 20 April The U.S.S. "Meteor" (NCC-1012) "Horizon" class cruiser is laid down at Newport News Starcraft Assembly, Virginia, Earth [HCE]. In the "Mirror" universe, the "Singh" class warp drive vessels are launched; these become the first ships to achieve warp factor 4 [TBoT #14]. After observing the planet for 30 years by Outpost Seran-T-1 and finding no high-level life, Star Fleet issues permission to colonize. The Camorites are first, followed by the Deltans, Saurians, and others [GN 41]. The U.S.S. "Moskva" (NCC-374) is the site of the first successful ship- to-surface transport of a Human being [GEC V9N2]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. The U.S.S. "Atlas" "Paris" class ship is reportedly decommissioned and sold for scrap. It will however be recovered intact on Pashran IV in 2291. The U.S.S. "Asia" (NCC-945) class ship tests the newly developed "Thor's Lightning" matter/antimatter weapon. This self-propelled device is essentially a conventional missile whose fusion warhead had been replaced with an arrangement of matter and antimatter pods--the forerunner of the photon torpedo [Inet3]. The "Paladin" class scout enters service. With warp 6.2 capacity and a crew complement of 200, this class of ship will replenish the somewhat lacking coverage of the Romulan Neutral Zone border [Inet13]. 14 November The U.S.S. "Resolution" (NCC-1374) "Archon" class cruiser is commissioned [HCE]. 11 December The U.S.S. "Victoria" (NCC-1013) "Horizon" class cruiser is laid down at Newport News Starcraft Assembly, Virginia, Earth [HCE]. 2207 Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri III) becomes the 18th U.F.P. member [STM]. The U.S.S. "Everhart" (NCC-1208) class courier enters service. Designed for fast transport of small amounts of cargo or passengers at up to warp 6.7, the "Everhart" class will consist of 10 ships (NCC-1208-NCC-1216) with complements of 250 [Inet9]. The Klingons introduce the D4 cruiser, the first Klingon cruiser designed from the keel up to carry a full-sized matter/antimatter reactor (in addition to the full-sized deuterium-fueled fusion reactor). The D4 features a widened and lengthened neck to provide ventral housing for a large, forward-firing plasma cannon near the engineering hull, replacing the standard Klingon heavy disruptor cannon in the bow--an attempt to equal the Romulans' plasma cannon. An overly ambitious design that will ultimately fail owing to a combination of unreliable weaponry, unwieldy size, and immature power systems; the D4 carries a complement of 480, possesses warp 4.8 speed, and 60 ships of this class will be commissioned [Inet3]. Tomasina Laubenthal is born on Alpha Proxima II [BB #1]. 02 May [reference stardate 1/5105.02] First contact with the Klingon Empire leads immediately to armed conflict and a brief exchange of fire, when the "Advance" class U.S.S "Sentry," commanded by Captain Francis Benoit, confronts the Klingon cruiser "Devisor," commanded by Captain Korall, near Gamma Demetrius. The "Sentry" takes aboard a small warp shuttlecraft containing a family asking for immunity from the Klingons. Information obtained from spies and Klingon prisoners convinces Federation authorities that the Klingons and the Romulans have met and seem to be old and bitter foes. The "Klingon Menace" begins to overshadow conflict with the Romulans. Declaring neutrality, the Orion Colonies trade with both groups. Klingon raids on Federation shipping often masquerade as Orion-based pirates and vice-versa [TOS #16, SFC, FASA]. 10 May The U.S.S. "Golden Hind" (NCC-1014) "Horizon" class cruiser is laid down at Newport News Starcraft Assembly, Virginia, Earth [HCE]. 01 June The U.S.S. "Norge" (NCC-1011) "Horizon" class cruiser is launched [HCE]. In the "Mirror" universe, the first military confrontation with the Klingon Federation occurs. It ends in a draw [TBoT #14]. Theodore Wallace is born [ST 7]. Winona Kirk, the future mother of James Kirk, is born. She will be a product manager for the Croughwell Corporation [GN 12, GN 27]. The last "Valencia" class light cruiser is built and launched. An extended construction line is repealed [Inet12]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. [reference stardate 1/55] The U.S.S "Orpheus," "Kepler" series telementry probe, becomes the first probe to successfully transmit data as it descends into a black hole, and indicates the presence of an alternate universe [SFC]. In the "Mirror" universe, the first unmanned probe into a black hole is also launched. Emperor Warner believes black holes are gateways into other dimensions, dimensions ripe for the taking [TBoT #14]. 10 October The U.S.S. "Meteor" (NCC-1012) "Horizon" class cruiser is launched [HCE]. The "Tritium" class cruisers are phased out. The U.S.S. "Tritium" lead ship will be placed at the Spaceflight Museum on Memory Alpha. The ships' 10-man impulse shuttles, however, will continue in service [SFC]. The "Marshall" class destroyers are decommissioned [SFC]. 2208 Trititanium is used in the construction of the disc-shaped primary hulls of starships. Prior to now, a disc-shaped starship hull capable of withstanding the stresses of high warp speed could not be built [HCE]. The "Lancaster" class U.S.S. "Wolfe" (NCC-1217), under the command of Commodore Antonio Saxon, disables or destroys 6 Romulan vessels in the Topaz system before being ordered to withdraw [GEC V9N3]. The Star Fleet ship and small craft classification system begins, utilizing a 2- or 3-letter code for defining type and sequence within that type [SotF, SotF2, Inet1]. The "Cirrus" class scouts are introduced. Small and durable with a minimal crew, the "Cirrus" class features excellent sensor and living facilities making them self-sufficient for periods of 18 to 26 months. Capable of sustained speeds of warp 4.1, they will provide advanced knowledge of the Klingon Empire's borders [Inet4]. The remaining "Asia" class cruisers are fitted with the "Thor's Lightning" weapon system [Inet3, GEC+]. 10 May The U.S.S. "Norge" (NCC-1011) "Horizon" class cruiser is commissioned [HCE]. 12 June The U.S.S. "Victoria" (NCC-1013) "Horizon" class cruiser is launched [HCE]. [reference stardate 1/56] The impregnable "Rickenbacker" class Flying Fortresses enter service. These huge ships will carry the Federation's most valuable cargo in the safest way ever devised. Each vessel possesses warp 4.5 capacity, advanced 3rd generation warp drive, a complement of 422, and maximum circumferential shielding. Her ordance consists of 10 laser banks (con- verted to phasers in 2254), 10 energy projectors, 12 photon torpedo tubes, and docking bays [SFC]. Ambassador Skon, the father of Sarek, dies [Inet3]. 09 September The U.S.S. "Meteor" (NCC-1012) "Horizon" class cruiser is commissioned [HCE]. "Castor" class cruisers and "Pointer" class corvettes are decommissioned [SFC]. A section of the seaport city Malodya on Devernia is constructed [TCT #6]. 10 November The U.S.S. "Roebuck" (NCC-1375) "Archon" class cruiser is laid down at Carina Design & Construction, Tanami Spacebridge, Australia, Earth [HCE]. 2209, 04 January The U.S.S. "Golden Hind" (NCC-1014) "Horizon" class cruiser is launched [HCE]. The "Columbus" class exploratory cruiser "Magellan" (NCC-454) returns from the first 5-year mission [Inet4]. Transporter Psychosis, a breakdown of neural chemical molecules during transport, is first diagnosed by researchers on Delinia II [TNG 228]. A ship disappears in the Cicada/Taurean region [LS/a]. The Klingons encounter the Abbutan and armed combat ensues. The Klingons will be beaten back from three separate Abbutan colonies [TOS #87]. Bernard Hans is born. Dr. Hans, in 2292, will be the oldest member of the "Excelsior's" crew [TOS #74]. Mark Piper becomes a physician during this period. By 2259, Piper will have 4 sons, a daughter, and more than 15 grandchildren [TOS #86]. Roger Lake is born [TOS #94]. 19 July The U.S.S. "Victoria" (NCC-1013) "Horizon" class cruiser is commissioned [HCE]. 04 August The U.S.S. "Half Moon" (NCC-1016) and "Constellation (NCC-1017) "Horizon" class cruisers are laid down at Terran Rockwell (Spacecraft Division), Pedersen Spaceport, Earth [HCE]. August [reference stardate 1/5708] The Terra-Return League is formed on Benecia Colony. It begins the Back-To-Earth movement, whose goal is to dissolve the Federation and return all Humans to the Sol system [FASA, SFC]. In the "Mirror" universe: An underground organization calling itself the Movement for a Pure Humanity makes several stirring speeches in the media, calling for the arrest and summary execution of anyone with "tainted" Olympian blood in their veins. They issue many similar edicts in the years to come, but are largely ignored [TBoT #14]. The U.S.S. "Ortzi" (NCC-1132) "Palomino" class light cruiser is com- missioned and will serve Star Fleet in one form or another for nearly a century. After being removed from the military service, the "Ortzi" will be put to use as a low-priority courier ship between Federation facilities in the Manurat region on the Alpha-Beta Quadrant border, serving for 40 years before finally being decommissioned and sold to private interests. The "Palomino" class will total 55 vessels, each with a crew of less than 100 with light armor and weaponry, designed to function as escort and personnel transport ships [Inet4]. 02 December [reference stardate 1/5712.2] Durasport, Inc. is founded in Ursinnis, Argelius. It will manufacture and distribute a wide range of gravitic recliners, comforters, and other luxury furniture for business and private residencies [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Muletrain" becomes the lead ship of the "Provider" class of warp superconvoys, 100-kilometer cargo carriers which will revolutionize interstellar industrial transport. Configured in 8-ship linked octogons at the head of the convoy, with 4-ship squares of booster tugs after each 10-container segment, and all controls subspace radio synchronized, these superconvoys can transport billions of kilograms per superconvoy. Each individual ship has advanced 3rd generation warp drive (1:1 matter/antimatter) and a complement of 66 [SFC]. 2210, 21 February The U.S.S. "Golden Hind" (NCC-1014) "Horizon" class cruiser is com- missioned [HCE]. Production ceases on the "Dhole" class escort frigate [Inet5]. According to Ensign Harry Kim in 2375, around this time his Uncle Jack was on a deep space mission to Beta Capricus when stasis was still employed. Jack puts his crew under as soon as they leave orbit and pilots the ship himself for 6 months. When they finally arrive nothing is there--Beta Capricus was just an echo of a distant galaxy. After returning to Earth he brings everyone out of stasis leaving them wondering why they never left orbit [V 217]. (8810 Vulcan Years) Dikironium (Element 112) is discovered on Vulcan. It exists only in laboratories and, naturally in the Vampire Cloud [MRM, Ob]. The Type 1/2A (Agronska 30 series) Hand/Pistol Phaser is developed by Star Fleet. The Phaser 1 unit is a palm-sized weapon worn under the uniform shirt. The Phaser 2 weapon consists of the Phaser 1 unit locked into a pistol mount, the handle of which greatly increasing the range, power, and energy charge of the weapon. They will remain in service for well over half a century, alongside more cruder hand weapons. The first units of this type may have been built around the hand laser units and the smaller versions will not see widespread use until the 2260s [SFD, FRS, TMoST, LG]. The Janus VI pergium production colony is established [STM, ST 4]. Eminiar, in Star Cluster NGC 321, is first charted [TA]. The Standard Light Merchant #7 (SLM-7-700) "Starbus" class freighter is introduced in response to a requirement for a light merchant vessel suitable for commercial trading [Inet5]. 26 May The U.S.S. "Southern Cross" (NCC-1376) "Archon" class cruiser is laid down at Carina Design & Construction, Tanami Spacebridge, Australia, Earth [HCE]. 14 June The U.S.S. "Roebuck" (NCC-1375) "Archon" class cruiser is launched [HCE]. 25 June The U.S.S. "Matanzas" (CC-755) and U.S.S. "Saphir" (CC-756) "Caracal" class strike cruisers are reclassified as heavy cruisers [CCP]. [reference stardate 1/58] Because of the failure of the "Tritium" class, the concern for the U.F.P.'s defense capability results in the building of an advanced prototype battlecruiser: the U.S.S. "Sigma" (M320), utilizing a spherical type primary hull paired with a secondary hull and 2 nacelles (similar to the preceding "Daedalus," "Horizon," and "Archon" classes) with Vickers M13 warp drive. This ship doesn't become part of the Fleet, but many of its improvements do [SFC, STD2, JDCP]. 04 November The U.S.S. "Constellation" (NCC-1017) "Horizon" class cruiser is launched [HCE]. stardate 1098.07 The U.S.S. "Republic" (NCC-1371), an "Archon" class cruiser, is drydocked and fitted with a new disc-shaped primary hull at Christianshaab Station, Titan. Further redesigning and hull stress testing leads to the develop- ment of the "Constitution" class heavy cruiser [HCE]. 2211, 30 January The U.S.S. "Half Moon" (NCC-1016) "Horizon" class cruiser is launched [HCE]. The "Eclipse" (NCC-1119) class light cruiser enters service. A parallel development to the "Asia" class, the "Eclipse" features the same warp drive but warp 5.4 capacity and comparable weaponry. Primarily assigned as science vessels, these 220 crew ships will be reassigned as transport vessels in the 2260s (with the ship's complement reduced to 20, allowing a large portion of the saucer section to be transformed into cargo bays). A total of 10 vessels will comprise this class [Inet2]. Admiral Guillermo Cajal, commander of Star Fleet's 14th Fleet, develops the concept of the 'space control ship,' a powerful starship that, by its very presence, could pacify entire sectors of space. Pacification would be established and maintained by a combination of great speed, long-range weaponry, and swarms of onboard fighters and attack craft. Admiral Cajal and his staff will develop the forthcoming "Quetzalcoatl" class "semidreadnought" [Inet3]. Francie Evans is born around this time [TOS #93]. [reference stardate 1/59] Petra Menliss of Alpha Centauri enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. [Y 100] Having lost the right to vote, Arretian organic citizens are eventually reduced to a type of pampered-slave status. With nearly perfect effic- iency, the artificial Arretians develop starships and weapons systems based on and designed to defeat the Krebiz ship which attacked them circa 2168. Before long, they will possess a large and powerful starfleet. The electronic Arretians decide to pro-actively defend their organic charges, and before long initiate a series of violent actions against the Krebiz, Indirigans, and other neighboring empires. During these early years, the AIs rarely choose to communicate with the lesser organics of the galaxy. The name "Mechad" is bestowed on them by the Krebiz, who will remained their dearest enemy for a very long time. The machine intelligences of Arretia have an extreme disregard for all non-Arretian organic life and will not negotiate or align themselves with any Far Side empire. They do not hesitate to kill organics when necessary but will avoid this whenever possible. Their loyalty is very strong, albeit oddly expressed, but it is only to the organic units of their own homeworld. The Krebiz, Bolaar Pirates, and Corporate Aggressors launch ground bombardment shuttles (GBS). Flexible restraints become available to prime teams. The prospecting shuttle is available to all races, both civilian and military fleets (except for the Romulans until circa 2271). The Indirigans launch a massive invasion of space neighboring their own between this date and 2231. With destroyers functioning as main fleet support vessels, and frigates functioning as fleet scouts, preceding the fleet by several light-hours, the Indirigan conquest is a fearsome onslaught [SFB]. Aa Federation-wide appeal for retired Star Fleet vessels is begun by the Star Fleet Association, an organization of retired and active duty Star Fleet personnel and supporters of Star Fleet [Inet3, GEC+]. 10 May The U.S.S. "Roebuck" (NCC-1375) "Archon" class cruiser is commissioned [HCE]. 26 September The U.S.S. "Constellation" (NCC-1017) cruiser is commissioned. During her half-century of service she will be commanded by Captain Ran Armstrong and Captain Matthew Decker, mostly during her time in the upcoming refitted "Constitution" class configuration. Vincent Bando will be Chief Medical Officer aboard her before transferring to the "Republic" (NCC-1371), some- time prior to 2245. On stardate 4201.71, the "Constellation" will be the first starship to make contact with a D-7 ("Klolode") class Klingon warship when the "Constellation" encounters the "Atropos" ("Invincible," KL 10097) in the Saurian star system. Her patrol zone will be Fleet Sub- quadrant 2 South where she will also be lost in 2262 under the command of Commodore Matthew Decker. Another, rebuilt, "Constellation" will participate in the Levaeri V raid in 2270, under the command of Captain Mike Walsh. In 2273, a ship intended to be called the "Constellation II" (NCC-1728) will be laid down but will be renamed "Truxtun" before com- missioning in 2275. A residence hull at the San Francisco (Home Fleet) Star Fleet Academy will be named in honor of the original "Constellation." The U.S.S. "Constellation's" uniform insignia may be a stylized "I" shape [HCE, TOS #29, DMa, FRS, STM, SASH, URM]. 12 December The U.S.S. "Southern Cross" (NCC-1376) "Archon" class cruiser is launched [HCE]. 2212, 29 February The U.S.S. "Half Moon" (NCC-1016) "Horizon" class cruiser is commissioned [HCE]. The Klingon Empire clashes with the Renns'ala. Hostilities culminate in the decisive Renns'alan victory at Romenthis III [TOS #87]. 04 March [reference stardate 1/6003.04] The U.S.S. "Flying Fortress," a prototype slow transport, is hijacked in space by a Klingon war vessel. A Federation anti-piracy force intercepts the hijackers as they are towing the vessel away, and forces the Klingons to release their tractor beam and flee. The badly damaged U.S.S. "Flying Fortress" is recovered by the U.S.S. "Leonides" cruiser of the "Mann" class commanded by Captain Pyotr Mirabella [FASA, SFC]. Sarek returns to Vulcan and is officially rewarded the position as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary from Vulcan, to Earth [GN 4]. [Y 101] Hydran civil wars intensify. Much of Minxitith is rendered uninhabitable [SFB]. The "Corrigan" class destroyers are introduced. At first proving space- worthy and dependable, they will be one of Star Fleet's most tragic design failures [Inet4]. Linden Skloff is born [TOS #72]. August [reference stardate 1/4608] Richard Daystrom is born [UC, ST 9, FASA]. 24 November The U.S.S. "Southern Cross" (NCC-1376) "Archon" class cruiser is com- missioned--the last and longest-lived of her class [HCE]. Henson is born. 2213 Harcourt Fenton "Harry" Mudd is born on the frontier world Antares Pi IV, the son of a civil servant [EOM]. The SLM-7-1400 freighter is introduced [Inet5]. The "Illustrious" (NX-460) class medium cruisers are decommissioned [Inet12]. A Federation colony of 8,050 is established on Tarsus IV [STM, EOM]. The Ekosians colonize their sister planet Zeon [PF]. The Pleshun Company For Warp Studies develops the "Perth" PB-25 series warp drive system. These engines have a faster dilithium decay rate and a shorter operational life than other contemporary models but provide faster acceleration times between incremental warp factors. Originally intended for use in various defensive classes, such as the "Detroyat" (NCC-1100) class destroyers, they will eventually find their way into fledgling high-speed scout and superscout designs, including the "Podish" (NCC-310) and "Tuverlind" (NCC-341) classes. Cruising velocity is warp 4, maximum velocity is warp 8 [SFE, DCP]. The Star Fleet Museum is established with the goal of preserving historically important Star Fleet vessels for future generations [Inet3]. Thomas Blair is born. He will captain the U.S.S. "Defiant" (NCC-1717) [SCE #4]. Refrigeration fields which produce cold external leakage become outmoded in the U.F.P., being restricted to specialized functions such as long-term storage of biological materials [TOS #65]. The Vulcans discover the Ordover system and the planet Rakatan [TOS #68]. [Y 102] The Klingons abandon the war against the Tholians. Primary Contact Teams are officially renamed Prime Teams [SFB]. In the Klingon Empire, Vrenn is adopted by Kethas epetai-Khemara. Tirian becomes his transporteer and servitor [TOS #16]. [reference stardate 1/61] Billion ton superconvoys begin plying the U.F.P. trade routes, saving industry trillions of credits and years in travel time. The U.S.S. "Muletrain" of the "Provider" class is just one such vessel [SFC]. Robert Jordan is born [TOS #69]. 21 October [reference stardate 1/6110.21] Star Fleet disguises a number of warships as merchant vessels in a ploy to draw out the Klingon Empire for another attack. One of these vessels, the U.S.S "Phantom," is fired upon without warning by two Klingon warships in Orion space. The "Phantom" jettisons its dummy cargo pod and engages the Klingon attackers, destroying one and crippling the life support system of the second. A boarding party from the "Phantom" attempts to rescue survivors and gather information, but the Klingons explode their ship to avoid revealing too much, killing all survivors and the rescue party. Without substantive evidence to link the attack to the (largely still mysterious) Klingon government, the U.F.P. can take no direct military action. The deceased commanders of the two destroyed Klingon ships are awarded Imperial Commendations, and their lines gain much in status [FASA]. Stron is born. At age 160, the Vulcan will be Captain of the survey ship "Sloan" [GN 26]. Sarek is appointed liaison to Freelan although it will be three years until his first voyage to that world or, rather, its orbital space station. The planet is off-limits to aliens. Over the course of the next 3 years, Sarek will take 7 trips [GN 16]. 2214, 06 February [reference stardate 1/6202.06] The Associates Union Party is created [FASA]. The "Moskva" class U.S.S. "Gato" (NCC-387) is the first ship to fire photon torpedoes [GEC V9N2]. 11 April (stardate 1260.7) Christopher Robin (Richard) Pike is born in Mojave, California, U.S., Earth [EOM, GN 3]. The "Constitution" class vessels are first authorized [SotF]. Anthony "Woody" Wood is born [GN 3]. Vrenn Khemara enrolls in the Klingon Navy. Ruzhe Avell is his roommate. On his first full training cruise he will serve under Squadron Leader Kodon aboard the "Blue Fire" alongside the "Two Fingers" and "Death Hand" (all D4 cruisers) participating in Romulan raids. He earns the rank of Ensign replacing Ensign Kotke at the helm. Shortly thereafter a line dispute results in his captaincy of a small frontier scoutship. Captain Vrenn starts his own line becoming Krenn tai-Rustazh [TOS #16]. [Y 103] The Second Klingo-Kzinti War begins [SFB]. Hudson's World gains its independence [GN 7]. Abdul Ramesh Kaul begins his study of the long-dead Meztoriens. In time he will become the U.F.P.'s foremost authority on the Meztorien culture [TOS #65]. The first U.F.P. contacts are made with the Sackers, a nomadic race of non-humanoid beings, revolting in appearace to Humans and humanoids [TOS #41]. On Boaco VI, the freedom movement starts [TOS #46]. Ben Shamirian is born [TOS #67]. [reference stardate 1/62] The prototype of Star Fleet's first military carrier, the largest ship to date, is built. Over the next several years many changes are made before it enters service with a complement of 600 [SFC]. 03 November Construction begins on the U.S.S. "Constitution" cruiser, the most successful starship class in U.F.P. history [HCE]. 27 November The U.S.S. "Constitution" (NCC-1700) is laid down at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth [SotF]. 2215 Ardana (Mu Leonis) becomes the 19th U.F.P. member [STM]. The Alpha Majoris system is discovered [STM]. The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through U.F.P. space [ST VII]. Roger Korby is born [ST 11]. An asteroid belt is created in the Selcundi Drema system from the destruction its 5th planet at approximately this time [TNG 141]. While most "Moskva" class ships have left front-line service, some will continue to serve as auxiliaries and training vessels until the 2240s. After retirement from active duty, "Moskva" class ships will be used as testbeds for many emerging technologies owing to the similarities of their layouts to those of succeeding classes [GEC V9N2]. 06 May An explosion occurs in the impulse engines of the U.S.S. "Allegany" (CC-754) "Caracal" class strike cruiser. A total of 77 crewmen and 9 station personnel are killed, and the "Allegany" is damaged beyond repair. The cause of the explosion remains a mystery [CCP]. Star Fleet begins work on the development of two different photon torpedoes. One utilizing a simple 1:1 matter/antimatter collision device consisting of frozen deuterium slugs backed up by carbon-carbon disks and driven by microfusion initiators into antideuterium cavities. The other utilizing variable amounts of matter/antimatter in thousands of minute 'packets.' The latter torpedo will not see use for over half a century. The former torpedo would be developed by the Braxton/Callisto Corporation's Advanced Project's Division, better known as the Weasel Works [NTM, GEC V9N5]. The "Ranger" class explorer is commissioned, with a crew of 287 and Tesla class laser cannon [LUG]. Vintage Saurian brandy from this year will sell for 100 bars of gold- pressed latinum in Quark's bar in the 2370s [MIL #3]. [reference stardate 1/6300] The surprising strength of the Back-to-Earth movement creates heated debate on both sides of the issue [SFC]. The "Lowell" class advanced scouts enter service, each with a complement of 130 and advanced 3rd generation warp drive. The "Lowell" is perhaps the last Star Fleet class to employ the spherical (in this case, bubble- shaped) primary hull until the "Hope" class medical ship of the late 24th Century [SFC, TNG 278]. The "Quetzalcoatl" (NCC-1278) class "semidreadnoughts" enter service. Extremely powerful cruisers, each is armed with 10 phaser turrets, 48 "Amalocaris" missiles with fusion warheads, and 48 Mark II photon torpedoes. In addition, embarked craft consists of 32 LC-104 heavy assault landing craft, 54 FA-92 transatmo fighter-bombers, and 18 medium personnel shuttlecraft. The ship's complement is 713 and only 5 of these too large and too expensive starships will be commissioned, due in part to failing at its projected performance levels (warp 6 capacity via a massive type IX reactor driving 2 Centaurus nacelles and a single midline Centaurus Junior "mininacelle," thus the name "semidreadnought") [Inet3]. [Y 104] The Kzinti drone frigate enters service [SFB]. 2216 The U.S.S. "San Antonio" (NX-1109) class destroyer is commissioned, featuring the first prototype of a photon torpedo system, replacing the fusion missile as the foremost defense measure. Carrying a crew of 315, 14 ships will comprise this class. In addition to 2 photon torpedo launchers, the "San Antonio" is armed with 5 phaser arrays. Warp 5.4 is her maximum velocity [Inet12]. The Romulans begin their Freelan Plan during this era. They begin to raise a colony of Vulcans on the planet Freelan--Vulcans acquired through pirating, to be utilized for their telepathic abilities. Bred to serve the Romulan Empire, the Vulcans are disguised as shrouded humanoid aliens wanting to establish relations with the United Federation of Planets. In reality, they will be used to telepathically influence U.F.P. members in the hopes of driving a wedge between Vulcan and Earth, and perhaps trigger a war between the U.F.P. and Klingon Empire [GN 16]. Kel Titiac, a member of the warp engine design team at Cochrane Warp Dynamics, develops the "Titiac" PB-30 and PB-31 series warp drive engines (the former design will be discontinued in the early 2250s) which allow a sustained emergency velocity of warp factor 7, and a cruising velocity of warp 5. These PB-31 warp engines will allow the "Constitution" class and other large cruiser-sized vessels to begin truly long-range, extended duration missions [SFE]. [reference stardate 1/64] Very expensive civilian interstellar pleasure craft become available in the U.F.P. with complements of 20 and advanced second generation warp drives [SFC]. In 2373, Ensign Harry Kim of the "Voyager" will develop a holodeck program (Kim's Sport Program Theta 2) utilizing gold medal volleyball winners from this year [V 152]. [Y 105] The U.F.P. colony on Aberdeen III is found to be completely abandoned under mysterious circumstances. The Indirigan heavy cruiser appears this year as the flagship of the Indirigan fleet: a sound and sturdy design, which will prove itself repeatedly, making the conquest between now and 2231 possible [SFB]. Mark Rousseau is born. He will become the youngest starship commander until James Kirk's command of the "Enterprise" [TOS #72]. Sarek, a diplomatic attache at the Vulcan Embassy on Earth, makes his first voyage to Freelan under Ambassador Selden's orders to conduct trade negotiations concerning crysium ore recently discovered on a moon in the Freelan system. Aboard the Freelan space station, Sarek experiences his first pon farr. In the plak tow, Sarek wrestles with Darov, the Freelan representative, unshrouds him, and is the first U.F.P. member to actually view a Freelan. Sarek dismisses his vision of the Vulcan as plak tow- induced hallucination, although Darov is instantly replaced by Taryn. Less than 5 days later, Sarek reaches Vulcan, is married to T'Rea, and (unknowingly) conceives Sybok [GN 16]. A magnetic phase shift in di-isotonic rocks occurs on Heronius [SNW II]. 2217, 16 March The U.S.S. "Constitution" (NCC-1700) cruiser is launched [EOM, SotF, HCE]. The U.S.S. "Kearsarge" (NCC-226) "Wasp" class cruiser is decommissioned. The vessel will be restored to her original 3-nacelle configuration for display at the Star Fleet Museum, Sol system [GEC V9N1]. Jacqueline LaSalle is born [TOS #100]. 30 June The "Constitution" class cruisers are reclassified as heavy cruisers. Note that "Starship Class" designation will by synonymous with this class' type and/or nominal classification for over 70 years [SotF, ST IV]. [reference stardate 1/65] Jacob Varis of Arcturus enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. [Y 106] The Kzinti win the second Klingo-Kzinti War and regain several planets including the Alnid system [SFB]. George Stocker is born [ST7]. December [reference stardate 1/6512] The largest spacelift in history evacuates ten million inhabitants from Bayard's Planet. The planet is in the path of the expanding Phi Puma stellar explosion, and the shock wave will destroy it. The spacelift is supervised by Admiral Okuru Nelson aobard the "Mann" class cruiser U.S.S. "Endurance" flagship [SFC, FASA]. "Byrne" class hospital ships end their service lives [SFC]. The "Declaration" class starliners are withdrawn from service [SFC]. In the "Mirror" universe, the "Vanguard" class 4th generation warp drive ships are launched, the latest improvement in starship design and equip- ment. The first ship of the line is the I.S.S. "Enterprise" [TBoT #14]. 2218, 20 January (stardate 1265.3) Leonard Horatio (Edward) McCoy is born in Georgia, U.S., Earth, the son of David Andrew McCoy [EOM, TMoST, ST V]. Sybok (literally "Seer"), the son of Sarek and T'Rea, is born on Vulcan. His birth will for a time be kept secret from Sarek [ST V, GN 16]. [Y 107] Equipment available to prime teams now includes the hand phaser, pistol phaser, and phaser rifle with power packs and sniper rigs [SFB]. The Star Fleet Museum receives a Federation Council Charter and is opened near Star Fleet Headquarters in San Francisco on Earth [Inet3]. 03 May The U.S.S. "Constitution" (NCC-1700) heavy cruiser is commissioned. This starship class will total 14 ships and, as other heavy cruisers of similar design are constructed over the next century, this class will be uprated to match the current state-of-the-art technologies. In 2240, the U.S.S. "Constitution" will still beserving as a starship prototype vessel and, under the command of Admiral William M. Jefferies, will be the first starship to aid the U.S.S. "Yorkshire" at Donatu. The "Constitution" will be be the first ship to apprehend the smuggler Kojiro Vance, captain of the S.S. "Kobayashi Maru" (ex-"Gas'Tath") in orbit around Ti'Ruben, confiscating the contraband merchant ship. Her captain in 2252 will be Captain Augenthaler while Lt. Kirk serves aboard as Second Officer and Helmsman with Lt. (J.G.) Gary Mitchell, Navigator. The "Constitution" will also be credited in verifying the existence of the D-7 "Klolode" class Klingon warships "Klothos" ("Carnage," KL 99970) and "Tabor" ("Powerful," KL 85269) on stardate 4517.23, and later the "Marta" ("Corona," ChR 333) in Romulan service on 6348.17. During this time, in 2263, her commander will be Captain Phil Waterston. Later on, the U.S.S. "Constitution" will be the first starship to encounter a prototype Klingon "K't'inga" class battlecruiser, "Ykir" ("Usurper," KL 17675) in 2264 near Gamma Canaris and will sustain considerable hull damage. She will later serve as the lead vessel, again, for a new heavy cruiser variant named the "Constitution (II)" class, be recommissioned in 2271 and assigned to Fleet Subquadrant 3 South. The uniform insignia of the U.S.S. "Constitution" may take the form of a circle overlaid upon a horizontal ellipse [HCE, SotF, EV #2, KMP, FSF, TOS #86, S31 #1, FRS, URM]. The Great Eclipse or Fireball Eclipse takes place in Sol system [TOS #95]. The Andorian ship-building industry is in dire straits. Their work begins on the "Aryabhatta" class explorer project, with 10 vessels authorized [Inet3]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Production on all new "Heavy Horses" freighters comes to a halt [Inet14]. 16 July The "Enterprise" is laid down at UESPA in San Francisco Yards on Earth [HCE, SotF]. Merak II is colonized [STM]. Tranquility Park on Luna becomes a holiday resort [GN 7]. August [reference stardate 1/6608] Theta VII becomes the 500th member of the U.F.P. The Federation is becoming so large that only major grievances can be dealt with properly, a source of concern among some members [FASA, SFC]. The U.S.S. "Solomon" (NCC-1241) "Oracle" class cruiser embarks on a 3-year exploration mission from Starbase 5. Seven months later the U.S.S. "Ceres" (NCC-1216) will encounter a blackened warp nacelle belonging to the "Solomon" floating in the Espaldon system, some 300 light years from where she was supposed to be. The nacelle's presence will never be explained and the "Solomon" will be classified missing, presumed destroyed. "Oracle" class cruisers are Star Fleet's second attempt at creating a 4-nacelled vessel, and are far more flexible than their "Damian" class predecessors. Among the last Star Fleet ships to be equipped with hybrid fusion powerplants, the "Oracle" class features 4 Delta-2 warp nacelles enabling burst speeds of warp 6. The class will total 10 ships with ordnance consisting of 6 heavy laser cannons, 2 Grade 8 particle cannons,a dn 4 short-range starfighters in her hangar bay [Inet4]. Audrid (the future host of) Dax is born [GN 38]. 11 October Independent Terran traders operating to the galactic southeast of the Donatu system approach the sector Star Fleet commander at Starstation McCall with complaints that all attempts to establish trade relations with a race they call the "Clingans" had been forcefully rebuffed. They request that Star Fleet "encourage" this race, with force if necessary, to accept diplomatic commercial relations with the U.F.P. As modern first-contact protocols had not yet been introduced, Captain Natalia Thibodeaux of the U.S.S. "Triton" (NCC-866) "Hyperion" class cruiser, transports herself and a diplomatic first-contact team into the Great Hall on Qo'OnoS. The Klingons, celebrating their expulsion of the H'urq 11 centuries earlier, kill 7 members of the team. The captain and 13 members of the team manage to beam back safely but the "Triton" is severely damaged and nearly brought out of orbit by Klingon attacks. A total of 32 crew members are killed and by the time the "Triton" limps back to Starstation McCall, the Federation is on the verge of war with the Klingon Empire [Inet3]. Due to diplomatic blundering, tensions rise to a fever pitch between the Klingons and Federation. When a Klingon "Smilodon" class battle cruiser fires upon the diplomtic mission's "Bohr" class cruiser, the U.S.S. "Frisch," it attempts to flee. The resulting game of cat-and-mouse that ensues ends in the destruction of the "Frisch" with no appreciable damage inflicted upon its attacker. The Federation council orders Star Fleet to immediately begin production of a new heavy cruiser capable of facing the "Smilodon" [Inet5]. Cyrano Jones is born on Deneva [FASA]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. All remaining "Chapparral" class ships are recalled from service, demilitarized, and sold to civilian concerns as transports [Inet5]. A group of philosophers and scientists from the Vulcan Science Academy found the planet Harmony (Harridane 226) [FASA]. 2219 Heartland (UFC 513) is discovered by the Klingon Empire [ON 13]. The U.S.S. "America" (NCC-991) "Asia" class cruiser is ambushed by two Klingon D-3 cruisers and subsequently retired from service [Inet3]. Epictetus III is colonized [TNG #43]. The U.S.S. "Koryu" (NCC-1239) "Lancaster" class warship, under Captain Rodnina Duffy, uses repeated volleys of newly introduced photon torpedoes and tenacious airwing assaults to single-handedly defend the U.F.P. colony on Aeolius VII against 3 Klingon D4 attack cruisers before the arrival of the U.S.S. "Ursus" (NCC-1230) and the U.S.S. "Wah Chang" (NCC-400) [GEC V9N3]. T'Rea ascends to be High Master of Gol and divorces Sarek [GN 16]. The "Salamis" (NCC-520) class is withdrawn from service because of high running costs and the need for more heavily armed ships [Inet9]. T'Rea, High Master, begins to speak out against the imbalance of Surak's teachings of nonemotion on Vulcan. She learns of the ancient legend of Sha Ka Ree from the katras enshrined in the Hall of Ancient Thought [ST V]. The "Mercury" (NCC-1288) class frigate enters service. Regarded as a smaller version of the "Asia" class, many research assignments of the obsolete "Hercules" class will be taken over by these warp 5.8 ships. "Mercury" class ships will operate far beyond the U.F.P. borders and establish many first contacts with alien civilizations. This design does not feature a shuttle bay so docking hatches are employed. Carrying complements of 179, 19 "Mercury" frigates will be commissioned. With the introduction of the significantly larger and better equipped "Constitution" class heavy cruisers, the "Mercury" frigates will serve mainly within U.F.P. space [Inet2, Inet3]. July Commodore van Anling tells Robert April that he will be the first captain of the "Enterprise." Over the next year, April will oversee the assembly of the starship and consult with her chief construction engineer, Franz Joseph IV, on her internal configuration [Log 7, CC/a]. Skorpios/Kanaris E.T.M. is contracted to develop plans for both destroyer and scout type starships utilizing components developed for the "Constitution" class starships [FRS]. The Star Fleet Museum's Orbital Annex is officially opened [Inet3]. [reference stardate 1/67] The beautiful, exotic water world Hydra II is discovered by the U.S.S. "Poseidon," "Mann" class cruiser, in Sector 16C. It is the first and last time the planet is not inundated with Federation personnel on R & R [SFC]. The U.S.S. "Matalon" (NCC-1319) "Corrigan" class destroyer is forced out of warp when the intermix chamber is shutdown after a power fluctuation is noticed. The "Matalon" goes into an uncontrolled spiral to the surface of New Lothian before forcing the ship into a low orbit. Although 145 lives are saved, two previous ships were vaporized [Inet4]. "Palomar" class advanced research ships are decommissioned [SFC]. The "Hunter" class 30-man corvettes enter service [SFC]. In the Magellanic Cloud, the Oghen people become true slaves to the Neyel upon the death of Drech'tor Hanif Wafiyy [TLE #1]. 2220, March The Federation Council proposes that the non-self-sustaining, outermost worlds of the Federation be "decolonized" (i.e., abandoned) so that a smaller, stronger defensive perimeter could be established around core colony systems [GEC V9N4]. Free-space assembly starts on the "Enterprise" [Log 7]. April [reference stardate 1/6804] The Klingon/Romulan border changes slightly [FASA]. The old "Wasp" class cruisers are no longer suitable as long-range explorers and survey ships despite periodic refits and upgrades [GEC V9N1]. The "Jupiter" class heavy exploration cruiser enters service. Armed with 4 heavy lasers and 1 accelerator cannon, this warp 7 capacity ship carries a crew of 198 and the class will total 9 vessels [Inet5]. June [reference stardate 1/6806] To celebrate 50 years in business, the Cultural Exchange Project throws a Federation-wide fair that will be long remembered [FASA]. 16 June A christening projectile is perfectly aligned and fired to intercept the "Enterprise" in exactly 2 weeks, 4 days, and 16 hours [Log 7]. 04 July The U.S.S. "Enterprise" (NCC-1701) is launched from Earth. Captain Robert April takes her out on a shakedown cruise, following her christening by the U.F.P.'s President Samuel Solomon Qasr. The "Enterprise's" First Officer is Shundresh, Chief Engineer is Kursley, Navigator is Lt. Po, and her Helmsman is Lt. Nobis [Log 7, SotF, HCE, TMoST, SFH]. Finnegan is born [SL]. Sekar is born on Vulcan [GN 5]. Captain Krenn in command of the I.K.V. "Fencer" captures a Willall ship. Analysis of the captured starship will give the Klingons dilithium-focused warp drive. Captain Krenn is later ordered to serve as an ambassador to the U.F.P., a long-duration voyage of over a year [TOS #16]. [reference stardate 1/68] Sanara Dadari of Terra enters office as the new Federation Council President [FASA]. [Y 109] The Second Lyran-Kzinti War begins when a Kzinti strike cruiser destroys a Lyran exploration ship. The Lyrans claim a moral outrage over the attack, but ignore the fact that their "exploration ship" was exploring Kzinti territory for new colony sites [SFB]. 08 September The U.S.S. "Farragut" (NCC-1702) "Constitution" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Puget Sound Yards, Earth [Sotf, HCE]. 13 September The U.S.S. "Lexington" (NCC-1703) "Constitution" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Puget Sound Yards, Earth [SotF, HCE]. 19 October The U.S.S. "Yorktown" (NCC-1704) "Constitution" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth [SotF, HCE]. The "Boyden" umanned interstellar cargo vessels are withdrawn from service [SFC]. The main computer on Alpha Proxima II may hail from this period [BB #1]. The Shuttle Planes introduced in 2196 end their service lives [SFC]. Dax briefly makes romance work--Dax's last time for at least 150 years [DSN 426]. The mines on Krantin near Jalkor are just about depleted, leaving hundreds of square kilometers of tunnels [TNG #36]. Vivian Rathbone is born [DoH #4]. Koloth is born during this era [DSN 439]. The 2220's will see the first great phase of Klingon interstellar expansion. During this period, Beta Thoridar will be conquered by the Klingon Empire [LUG]. 2221, 03 January The U.S.S. "Excalibur" (NCC-1705) "Constitution" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth [SotF, HCE]. 05 January The U.S.S. "Enterprise" (NCC-1701) heavy cruiser is commissioned with two (4680 TEV rarium) laser banks, monotronic computers, and a complement of 403. Captain Robert T. April takes her out on her first deep-space mis- sion: galaxy exploration and investigation, beginning with the patrol of the 9th quadrant, from Alpha Centauri to the outer Pinial Galaxy limit. Easily the most famous "Constitution" class starship, in her long service life she will be commanded by Captains Pike, Kirk, Decker, and Spock before her self-destruction in 2287. Her normal patrol zone will eventually be Fleet Subquadrant 3 South throughout most of her service life. A residence hull will honor the "Enterprise's" name at the First Fleet Star Fleet Academy. The "Enterprise" might be the first ship to utilize the classic arrowhead uniform insignia. The insignia's design is based upon the energy expenditure curves associated with normal space and warp drive travel established by Zefram Cochrane in the 21st Century [HCE, SotF, TMoST, STM, SASH, URM, GN 18]. Captain April's "Enterprise" officers at this stage may consist of: Chief Engineer Charles Fourrier, Communications Officer Karen Van Fleet, Helmsman Luis Ferarra, Science Officer Gregor Allinsky, and Medical Officer Sarah April. Dr. Joseph Boyce will also serve under Captain April and will eventually replace Dr. Sarah April as Chief Medical Officer [SFC, TCT #6]. February The growing costs of defending scores of new colonies leads to a Star Fleet Command Directive calling for the development of large numbers of light cruisers, destroyers, and scouts. Because no new ships of these types can be constructed before 2224, Tactical Command persuades Star Fleet Command that the security of the U.F.P. would best be served by quickly militarizing the Andorians' "Aryabhatta" class, currently being readied for constructor's trials. New light cruisers, to be called "Kestral" (NCC-1406) class, are to mount a more powerful drive system and stronger offensive and defensive weaponry. A compromise is reached with both ship yards turning out "Aryabhatta" and "Kestral" classes [Inet3]. The U.S.S. "Zephyr" (NCC-1278) "Cirrus" class scout surveys the Rigel system [Inet4]. A border skirmish with a Romulan warbird forces the Tyrtaeans to unwillingly join the Federation [TOS #83]. 11 March The U.S.S. "Exeter" (NCC-1706) "Constitution" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Singapore Naval Yards, Earth [SotF, HCE]. [Y 110] The first hostilities occur between the U.F.P. and Klingon Empire. The first Federation-Klingon War begins. Modern starships (vessels equipped with shields and capable of tactical warp speeds up to warp 3.15) enter service in most Far Side fleets between now and 2239. In a daring raid on the Klingons, the Tholians capture disruptor technology. The Klingons are furious but unable to react. Equipment available to prime teams now includes the transporter homing beacon, and the transporter emergency pulse ripcord. The first Tholian commando patrol corvette is sighted this year [ST VI, SFB]. Dr. Helene Tarkington, a young engineer employed by Earth's Hawker- Ludovico Corporation, embarks on a private project to design a small matter/antimatter reactor for civilian spacecraft. Working with computer simulations and a military-surplus fuel cell, she begins to tinker with reactant-injection rates, reactor chamber geometry, ignition lens, and tuning matrices [Inet3]. A Star Fleet Command Directive calls for the development of light cruisers, destroyers, and scouts to be maintained at or near preexisting colonies along borders with potentially hostile powers. These ships would be sufficient to successfully repel border raids or a reconnaissance in force. Although such minor incursions could be expected to occur periodically, a large-scale invasion of U.F.P. territory is considered unlikely given the ongoing political turmoil in the Romulan and Klingon Empires [GEC V9N4]. In the Delta Quadrant, peace reigns on Drenar IV [V #7]. Leonard McCoy's future wife, Jocelyn Honey is born [GN 14]. Argelius II becomes the 20th U.F.P. member [STM]. Chag Gara is born in Tara on Kyros [ON 1]. Koralus is born on Krantin [TNG #36]. Star Fleet begins to feel that faster, lighter, and, above all, less costly starships are needed. However, now that new technologies (subspace radio, phasers, photon torpedoes, and transporters) first installed in the "Lancaster" class had proven their reliability, older back-up systems could be safely omitted from any following class. Fleet Admiral Charlotte Goldberg-Liu institutes a strict, fiscally more responsible starship procurement policy, in accordance with the high continuing cost of colonial support [Inet3]. The "Detroyat" (NCC-1100) class heavy destroyers are authorized for construction [DCP]. [reference stardate 1/69] The huge CR-594 construction rig permits a small fleet of starships to be constructed at one time. This efficient building method will save Star Fleet millions of credits. Each rig is manned by 750 personnel [SFC]. T'Rea is stripped of her title and power as T'Sai ascends to the position of High Master of Kolinahru at the Gol retreat on Vulcan [ST V]. Veruna IV's temperature begins to rise steadily from this time onward, in the Delta Quadrant. They are the effects of the Sun-Eater [V #6]. A prototype matter/antimatter reactor of completely Klingon design nears completion in the Klingon Empire. Secretly researched and developed by several of the more academically inclined houses on the Klingon moon Praxis, it is significantly more reliable than their previous reactors as well as being smaller, more powerful, and simpler to maintain and operate. The new D5 cruiser will be built around this reactor system [Inet3]. 09 December The U.S.S. "Detroyat" (NCC-1100) prototype heavy destroyer is constructed [DCP]. 2222 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 07 February [reference stardate 1/7002.07] Charlottes Shields, Inc. is founded in Quiberon Prime, Alpha Centauri by Dr. Elizabeth Charlottes. It will become one of the major U.F.P. designers and manufacturers of deflector shield systems and their associated technologies [FASA]. The Federation switches to triphase circuitry systems, replacing duophase networks [TOS #72]. March Exploratory Command receives the U.S.S. "Aryabhatta" (NCC-1446), the original ship of the "Kestrel" class cruisers. The "Aryabhatta" class carries a complement of 194 but is armed with only 4 phaser turrets. Warp capacity is 5,9 maximum and this class will total 15 ships (NCC-1446-NCC-1460). These ships include SSWR-X reactors and "Apollo" IV nacelles mounted outboard on a winglike primary hull. Unlike other designs, the primary hull is a thick, rounded crescent [Inet3]. 03 March (stardate 1268.5) Montgomery Edward Scott is born in Aberdeen, Scotland, Earth [EOM, TNG 230]. 12 March The U.S.S. "Resolution" (NCC-1101) "Detroyat" class heavy destroyer is constructed [DCP]. [Y 111] The First Federation-Klingon War ends inconclusively [SFB]. 12 April The U.S.S. "Detroyat" (NCC-1100) heavy destroyer is launched [DCP]. 14 May The U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-1707) "Constitution" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., New London, England, Earth [SotF]. 21 June The U.S.S. "Valiant" (NCC-1709) "Constitution" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., New London, England, Earth [SotF, HCE]. [reference stardate 1/70] The fastest ship to date, the "Baton Rouge" class cruiser, becomes part of Star Fleet. Maximum sustainable cruising velocity is warp 4.8, via 3rd generation warp drive (Pegasis VX28) and a ship's complement of 344. Ordnance consists of 4 laser banks, 2 particle beam cannons, and photon torpedoes. The ships computers will later be upgraded to Duotronic. These ships exhibit the distinct separated living disc and engine modules, are considered the immediate predecessors of the "Constitution" class, and are possibly the first ships equipped with (modern?) transporters [SFC, STD2, GN 3]. 07 July The U.S.S. "Potemkin" (NCC-1711) "Constitution" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Baltic Yards, Leningrad, Earth [SotF, HCE]. 06 August The U.S.S. "Miramar" (NCC-1102) "Detroyat" class heavy destroyer is constructed [DCP]. 17 August The U.S.S. "Farragut" (NCC-1702) "Constitution" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. 21 August The U.S.S. "Lexington" (NCC-1703) "Constitution" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. 23 August The U.S.S. "Troden" (NCC-1103) "Detroyat" class heavy destroyer is constructed [DCP]. 04 September The U.S.S. "Resolution" (NCC-1101) "Detroyat" class heavy destroyer is launched [DCP]. September [reference stardate 1/7009] Th'allt, an Andorian colony world, appeals to the Federation Council for economic protection from Tellarite merchants. The Bureau of Interstellar Trade and Commerce fails to take timely and effective action to resolve the situation [FASA]. Sarek meets Taryn, Darov's replacement as Freelan liaison [GN 16]. 19 September The U.S.S. "Yorktown" (NCC-1704) "Constitution" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. At the age of 10, Richard Daystrom produces the first practical mathemat- ical study of the relationship between subatomic structure and data proc- essing (later called Duotronics) [FASA, GN 3]. 2223, 04 January The U.S.S. "Breckenridge" (NCC-1104) "Detroyat" class heavy destroyer is constructed [DCP]. Juma, Nyota Uhura's cousin, is born [TLE #6]. 12 January The U.S.S. "Excalibur" (NCC-1705) "Constitution" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. Travers enters Star Fleet [TNG #32]. The U.S.S. "Phantom" (NCC-1256), U.S.S. "Singapore" (NCC-1249), and the light cruiser U.S.S. "Atlas" (NCC-992) under the command of Rear Admiral Lisabeta "Bouncing Betty" Hammerschmidt fight their way through a protective screen of enemy destroyers and cruisers to subdue and capture a Klingon base on Verruca II [GEC V9N3]. The "Detroit" (NCC-1396) class light cruiser enters service. These warp 5.4 capacity ships use many components of the "Asia" class and its main assignments are transport, rescue missions, and military tasks. The class will consist of 6 ships, with complements of 277, and these will be the first classes equipped with photon torpedoes as standard weapons. Reconstruction of the "Detroit" class (unlike the "Asia" class) will not be regarded as worthwhile when the ships become obsolete in the 2260s [Inet2]. 26 January The U.S.S. "Miramar" (NCC-1102) "Detroyat" class heavy destroyer is launched [DCP]. 01 February The U.S.S. "Exeter" (NCC-1706) "Constitution" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. 08 February The U.S.S. "Lexington" (NCC-1703) heavy cruiser is commissioned. After the Four Years War, Fleet Captain Garth will command her up until his breakdown at Antos IV. Ensign Lee Kelso will be posted to the "Lexington" in the 2250's prior to serving aboard the "Potemkin" and finally the "Enterprise." Also in the 2250's the "Lexington" will fight against the N'shaii at Mos'rammi IX. In 2261, Captain Mark Rousseau will command the "Lexington," his fourth and final command. She will participate in the M-5 wargames in 2262 under the command of Commodore Robert Wesley. Shortly after conversion to "Enterprise" class specs in 2272, the "Lexington" (now serving as a command cruiser) will foil a joint Romulan-Klingon ambush of the Gorn heavy cruiser "Reptilicon," destroying Captain Krait's ship. On stardate 8090.29, the U.S.S. "Lexington" will verify the existence of the "K'teremny" class D-9 destroyer "Kor'sachem" ("Warrior Chief," KL 80336). In 2289, she will be the second ship of the original "Constitution" class to be converted over to the "Enterprise (II)" configuration. The original uniform insignia for the "Lexington" may be a diamond with four half circles, one on each face [SotF, FASA, WGD, TOS #86, UC, SFB, FRS, HCE, URM]. The U.S.S. "Kestrel" (NCC-1406) class cruiser enters service with Tactical Command. These small 175 crew ships possess warp 6.4 capacity and are armed with 6 phaser turrets, 2 pulse laser cannons, and 16 Mark II photon torpedoes. The class will total 30 ships (NCC-1406-NCC-1445). "Kestrel" class ships carry the upgraded SSWR-XA reactor and scaled-down versions of the new "Merlin" nacelles (designed for the upcoming "Valley Forge" class) which are better able to achieve high warp speeds on demand as well as higher cruising speeds [Inet3]. 12 February The U.S.S. "Farragut" (NCC-1702) heavy cruiser is commissioned. A long- lived ship, she will be assigned to Fleet Subquadrant 1 South. By 2242, the "Farragut" will be commanded by Captain Nechama Rabin. A young Christopher Pike will serve aboard her as an Ensign in the 2230s and James Kirk will likewise serve aboard her in the 2250s (then under the command of Captain Garrovick). Garrovick will die with half his crew during the attack of a Vampire Cloud creature but the ship will remain in service. Captain Kelly Bogle will be in command of the "Farragut" circa late 2262 shortly before being assigned to Star Fleet's Plans and Policy commission. Captain Phillips will assume command of the "Farragut" in 2264 in time for the warp-powered shield test wargames with the "Enterprise." The "Farragut" will be one of three (then-reclassified) command cruisers to be converted to a strike carrier (CCV) in 2285. As such, the starship will carry F-18 fighters. According to one account, the "Farragut" will be destroyed by the Romulan vessel "Imperial Standard" in 2288. Aside from this questionable account, the ship will be refitted many times, and in the late 2280s to "Enterprise (II)" specs and assigned to Fleet Subquadrant 2 North. In the 24th Century she will continue as an active starship, rechristened the U.S.S. "Centurion" and crewed by Magna Romans, she will be commanded by Captain Lucius Aelius Sejanus. One of the residence hulls at the (Home Fleet) Star Fleet Academy in San Francisco will be named in honor of this ship, eventually lost in the line of duty. The uniform insignia of the "Farragut" may be two overlaid vertical circles with two inset horizontal circles [SotF, HCE, GN 28, Ob, TOS #78, DoH #4, TOS #75, SFB, STM, TNG #8, SASH, URM]. Amanda Grayson meets Sarek of Vulcan [GN 16]. 16 February The U.S.S. "Troden" (NCC-1103) "Detroyat" class heavy destroyer is launched [DCP]. 28 February The U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-1707) "Constitution" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. 02 March The U.S.S. "Niantic" (NCC-1105) "Detroyat" class heavy destroyer is constructed [DCP]. 20 March The U.S.S. "Yorktown" (NCC-1704) heavy cruiser is commissioned. Her patrol zone will be Fleet Subquadrant 4 North. Eventually Matthew Decker will command her before his transfer to the "Constellation (NCC-1017), and then Captain von Holtzbrinck will captain her. In the 2260s, the starship will be commanded by Captain Jarboe. Circa 2270, the "Yorktown" will be commanded by Captain Merrin Hunter, and enroute to the Thetis system will be ambushed by the Klingon D7 "Pitiless." She will subsequently be attacked by Klingons again in an asteroid belt after a systems failure. After recommissioning as a "Constitution (II)" class starship in 2272, she will be assigned to active duty in Fleet Subquadrant 0. On stardate 6419.24, the "Yorktown" will be credited with verifying the existence of the "Kivord" ("Tumultuous," KL 05431) D-8 "K't'inga" class Klingon war- ship. In 2287, the "Yorktown" will be one of the ships in the vicinity of Earth to fall victim to the Cetacean Probe's energy-damping field. Ensign Tuvok's father will be serving on the "Yorktown" in 2291. By 2371, the "Yorktown" will be a decommissioned starship stationed at Starbase 178 as a museum. When decommissioned, her bridge module was damaged and the museum replaced it with the original bridge module from the "Enterprise" removed circa 2266, complete with original dedication plaque. In 2371, Captain Scott will steal the "Yorktown" and use the starship to rescue Ambassador Spock from Constanthus (Crossover), inflicting even more damage on the old vessel. The uniform insignia of the "Yorktown" may be a triangle [STM, SotF, GN 7, TOS #31, SFB, HCE, ST IV, V 145, GN 21, URM]. April The Star Fleet Ships Specifications Review Board makes public requirements for a new cruiser class of a projected 50 ships. The "Valley Forge" class is to be delivered at a unit cost, adjusted for inflation, 15% below that of the "Lancaster" class. The reduction is to be achieved with higher degrees of automation, decreased size and weight, and a smaller radius of operation. The new specs are a victory for the Light Cruiser Committee, a loose organization of Star Fleet officers and engineers who feel that starships are becoming too large and ungainly to serve as effective fighting ships [GEC V9N4]. [reference stardate 1/71] Claton Mintaine of Terra enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Delta IV is admitted to the Federation [STSC]. 05 May The U.S.S. "Warangal" (NCC-1106) "Detroyat" class heavy destroyer is constructed [DCP]. 02 June The U.S.S. "Commanger" (NCC-1107) "Detroyat" class heavy destroyer is constructed [DCP]. 14 June Amanda Grayson receives her first "kiss" from Sarek [GN 16]. 21 June The U.S.S. "Breckenridge" (NCC-1104) "Detroyat" class heavy destroyer is launched [DCP]. 03 July The U.S.S. "Excalibur" (NCC-1705) heavy cruiser is commissioned. Captain Rollin Bannock will cost the Klingons the Battle of Donatu V in 2239 during his command of the "Excalibur." In the 2250s, the "Excalibur" will see action against the N'shaii during two separate encounters: first at Velarrh VII and later at Linyar II. Prior to serving aboard the "Enterprise," Benjamin Finney will serve as the Records Officer on the "Excalibur" in the late 2250s. In 2262, the "Excalibur's" crew will be killed during the M-5 wargames including Captain Harris. Following the disaster, the "Excalibur" will be uprated several times, including to the "Enterprise (II)" class, and remain in service. In 2278, Sector Commodore Richard Grey will employ the "Enterprise" class "Excalibur" as his flagship (then classified as a command cruiser) and successfully rescue the stranded crew of the U.S.S. "Ares" (NCC-524) marooned in Tholian space. Grey will later successfully defeat the ISC in a battle the same year. The uniform insignia of "Excalibur" personnel may take the form of a vertical sword joined to a circle flanked by two smaller circles and a base [SotF, HCE, TOS #85, TOS #86, TOS #87, UC, SFB, URM]. 17 July While on patrol seven parsecs from Klingon space, the U.S.S. "Audace" (CC-757) "Caracal" class heavy cruiser is lost, having engaged an un- identified vessel as stated in the ship's log. No further transmissions are made and a recorder-marker is never recovered. The victim of a Klingon sneak attack [CCP]? 10 August The U.S.S. "Exeter" (NCC-1706) heavy cruiser is commissioned and assigned to patrol Fleet Subquadrant 3 North. In the 2250s she will be commanded by Captain Brittany Mendez. Later, the "Exeter" will be be commanded by Captain Ronald Tracey until the loss of her entire crew in 2262 by the Omega IV virus. Captain Andreoni will command her immediately afterwards, followed by Captain Douglas Newman who will use the "Exeter" to support a line of defense on the Klingon Neutral Zone almost singlehandedly for 18 months. Lt. (j.g.) Lamia will transfer to the "Exeter" following the return of the "Enterprise" from her 5-year mission under Captain James Kirk in 2265. The "Exeter" will remain in service through the 2290s, up- graded to an "Enterprise (II)" class heavy cruiser. The uniform insignia of this starship may be a vertical rectangle [SotF, STM, TOS #55, OG, TOS #31, TOS #75, GN 5, HCE, URM]. 15 August The U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-1707) heavy cruiser is commissioned. Dr. Leonard McCoy will serve aboard her in the 2240s. In the 2250s, the "Hood" will be commanded by Captain Kenneth Dodge, and by Captain Mark Rousseau (beginning in 2256, his third command), though Dodge will be in command of the ship in 2262. Commander Phelana Yudrin will be Second Officer of the "Hood" in the late 2250s. Ensign M'ress, in 2261, will be promoted to Lieutenant when the entire bridge crew (including Captain Oxley) are killed in a sneak Kzinti attack. The "Hood" will later assist during the Centaurus Crisis of 2264. Afterwards commanded by Commodore Lyle Craig, and again by Dodge in 2264 (at least during the Great Starship Race in honor of Gullrey's admission into the U.F.P.). Shortly there- after, her new commander, Captain Joaquin Martinez will by killed by an android. On stardate 7966.4, a wrecked Klingon D67 long-range shuttle will be recovered by the "Hood" in the Tellun star system. The craft's weapons racks will contain the first evidence of Klingon phaser technology: 'Deathsting' pulse phaser sidearms. Following a Romulan attack in 2268, the "Hood" will rescue the galactic survey cruiser U.S.S. "Marco Polo." Recommissioned as an "Enterprise" class heavy cruiser in 2271, she will be the first of this new starship class to be lost, destroyed in 2286 by the Klingon destroyer "Qrish." A circle with inlaid vertical and horizonal ovals may serve as the "Hood's" uniform insignia [SotF, EOM, DSN 503, TOS #87, Log 5, TOS #28, TOS #31, TOS #45, WFM, SFB, HCE, FRS, URM]. 26 August The U.S.S. "Strathclair" (NCC-1108) "Detroyat" class heavy destroyer is constructed [DCP]. Nancy Crater is born [MT]. "Brogan" class light cruisers enter service during this period. Not the most elegant nor the most powerful of ships, the "Brogan" class will be used to present the U.F.P. presence to prospective member worlds. The class will total 6 vessels and will be responsible for 41 worlds becoming Federation members [Inet4]. Around this time, the "Gagarin" class light cruisers are withdrawn from front-line service. They will be used in a variety of roles as couriers, light cargo transports, and survey ships [Inet3]. Silek visits Georgetown on Earth as an exchange student in a doctoral program. He teaches linguistics to undergraduates and shares his office with Amanda Grayson, whom he gives advice to on marrying Sarek [TOS #30]. 16 September Amanda Grayson, now married to Sarek, journeys to Vulcan. She is bonded to Sarek, is joined by Vulcan marriage, and learns of the Vulcan's pon farr [GN 16]. Winston Matthew (John) Kyle is born in Sydney, Australia on Earth [TBoT #8, TOS #70]. Klingon D4 cruisers are badly mauled in an action against Star Fleet in the vicinity of Verruca II [Inet3]. Star Fleet quietly retires the "Corrigan" class destroyers after engineers come to the conclusion that the dilithium articulation frame is prone to microfractures [Inet4]. 01 October The U.S.S. "Niantic" (NCC-1105) "Detroyat" class heavy destroyer is launched [DCP]. [Y 112] The Tholian disruptor-armed patrol cruiser is first sighted [SFB]. Star Fleet begins development on an "ultimate starship beam weapon" code-named Kaminari ("lightning") capable of breaking through shields and destroying enemy ships with a single volley [GEC V9N5]. The "Cirrus" class scouts are phased out and the "Ambrose" class frigates are introduced. Looking very much like overgrown "Cirrus" scouts, the "Ambrose" class is not designed for exploration or colonial transport, but to defend other ships whose own defenses are lacking. Equipped with large shuttlebays and heavy laser and particle beam weapons, the 9 ships comprising this class will often be found in the company of "Palomino" or "Barazi" class ships, or escorting the massive "Oregon" class colony ships [Inet4]. James Atheling is born [ON 5]. Jeffrey Ryan Adams is born in New Orleans, U.S., on Earth [TOS #37]. In Second History, Romulan space boundaries change [TOS #24]. 01 December The U.S.S. "Donar" (NCC-1109) "Detroyat" class heavy destroyer is constructed [DCP]. Currently there are 8 "Kestrel" class cruisers in service in Star Fleet. Working with the "Lancaster" and "Queztalcoatl" class ships already on station, the "Kestrels" form the outer shell of the Federation's defensive sphere [Inet3]. 23 December The U.S.S. "Warangal" (NCC-1106) "Detroyat" class heavy destroyer is launched [DCP]. By this time, Dr. Tarkington has a prototype commercial matter/antimatter reactor weighing approximately 300 tons running on a test stand at Hawker-Ludovico's research station at Hellas Planitia, Mars. The prototype reactor (designated Hawker-Ludovico HT-1), has a peak power output only twice as great as that of contemporary fuel cells but can operate at this level for days at a time [Inet3]. 2224 stardate 2401.01 The U.S.S. "Hermes" (NCC-585) scout is commissioned. Sixteen ships of this class will be constructed (NCC-585-NCC-600) and most will be con- verted over to the very similar "Saladin" class destroyer configuration in later years. Christopher Pike will serve aboard the U.S.S. "Hermes" as a navigation officer. By 2288 this class ship will be lost, presumed destroyed. Around 2351, surviving members of this class will be trans- ferred to Military Operations Command [FRS, TM, EOM, GEC V6N6]. January [reference stardate 1/7201] While conducting 'fleet maneuvers' near Th'allt as part of Operation Archimedes, Andorian Admiral Hathari fires on Tellar-registered trading ships. This reveals the Scandal of Archimedes, which emphasizes the un- wieldly bureaucracy of the Federation and adds to the popularity of the Terra-Return League [FASA]. 25 January The U.S.S. "Commanger" (NCC-1107) "Detroyat" class heavy destroyer is launched [DCP]. Emony Dax becomes famous at the olympics on Aldebaran as a three-time latinum medalist [GN 38]. Production begins on the "DaVinci" class research frigate. Armed with 3 lasers and 1 accelerator cannon, the "DaVinci" class has warp 7 capacity and carries a crew of 84. Over the next 7 years, 123 will be built [Inet5]. 28 March The U.S.S. "Saladin" (NCC-500) destroyer is commissioned. Twenty of these single propulsion unit ships (NCC-500-NCC-519) will be constructed, each with a complement of 200. Montgomery Scott will serve aboard the U.S.S. "Saladin" in the 2250s. The U.S.S. "Saladin" will be assigned to Fleet Subquadrant 1 South and remain active through 2288 [FRS, TM, EOM, SCP]. 14 April The U.S.S. "Valiant" (NCC-1709) "Constitution" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. 17 April The U.S.S. "Strathclair" (NCC-1108) "Detroyat" class heavy destroyer is launched [DCP]. 21 April The U.S.S. "Potemkin" (NCC-1711) "Constitution" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. 30 April The U.S.S. "Ptolemy" (NCC-3801) transport/tug is commissioned. These unarmed transports, like the "Saladin" destroyers, utilize the same modular components originally developed for the "Constitution" class. Fifteen transport/tugs of this class will be built (NCC-3801-NCC-3815), each with a complement of 220 and PB-18 engines. In later years, the "Ptolemy" class will be refitted with faster engines and phaser banks. Initially, 5 different variations on specially-designed transport contain- ers are built strictly for this class: Mk-I Liquids (NCC-C1000), Mk-II Dry Bulk (NCC-C2000), Mk-III Reefers (NCC-C3000), Mk-IV Starliner (NCC-C4000), and Mk-V Products (NCC-C5000). These "Deliverance" series transport containers will later be supplemented by the: Mk-VI Assault (NCC-C6000), Mk-VII Engine Repair (NCC-C7000), Mk-VIII Large Products (NCC-C8000), Mk-IX Colonial (NCC-C9000), Mk-X Factory (NCC-C10000), Mk-XI Shuttlecraft (NCC-C11000), Mk-XII Survey (NCC-C12000), Mk-XIII Medical (NCC-C13000), Mk-XIV Station (NCC-C14000), Mk-XV Deuterium (NCC-C15000), and Mk-XVI Tender (NCC-C16000) containers. Early container registries originally lacked the 'C' prefix. In the future, the "Deliverer" (NCC-S200) class container tug will provide high-warp transport of single containers in the 2270s, and the development of the "Enhancer" class container warp extender will enable transport/tugs to greatly boost their tow capacities. In the 2290s, the "Ptolemy" class transport/tugs will be decommissioned but not scrapped. Of all Class 1 ships they will have hulls which have perished the least and their primary hulls will be rebuilt as the prototypes of new Class 1-b ships [FRS, AES, TM, JRM, JRM2, JRM3, SfP]. 03 June The U.S.S. "Anubis" (NCC-586) "Hermes" class scout is commissioned. This may be one of the vessels to be retrofitted with the top secret "Glasseye" parasite craft, as noted to have "disappeared" in 2285 [FRS, GEC V9N4]. June During the landings at Homunculus XX, 127 Star Fleet Marines are killed by the electromagnetic pulses of stealthed minifusion warheads below geosynchronous orbit shattering transporter annular confinement beams. The aftermath of this disaster will lead Star Fleet to recognize the importance of maintaining a credible shipborne landing capability [GEC V9N5]. stardate 2459.82 The U.S.S. "Intrepid" (NCC-1708) heavy cruiser is commissioned. Suvuk will escape to her during the Organian Conflict at Regulus in 2261. First contact with the Tholians will be made by the "Intrepid" while carrying out a deep space charting mission, under Captain Spiek. Vulcan- manned (at least after the "Vulcanian Expedition") she will be lost in 2262, destroyed by a space-going ameba life form. Her patrol: Fleet Sub- quadrant 1 North. Another "Intrepid" commanded by Captain T'Noy will participate in the Great Starship Race in 2264. This same ship, or pos- sibly another rebuild, will be commanded by Captain Suvuk and see action during the Levaeri V raid in 2270. NCC-1730, originally designated the "Intrepid II" in 2273, will be changed to "Bunker Hill" before commission- ing in 2275 as one of the few new-build "Endeavor" class heavy cruisers. A residence hull at the Star Fleet Academy in San Francisco (Home Fleet) will be named in honor of the original "Intrepid." Her uniform insignia may take the form of the Vulcan IDIC symbol [SotF, HCE, TWF, GN 2, IS, STM, TOS #67, TOS #18, SASH, URM]. The U.S.S. "Symma" (NCC-G128) cargo vessel is commissioned. These unarmed, unmanned ships, with warp 4 capacity, will form the "Sherman" series, introduced in 2235 [FRS, CDP]. 04 August The U.S.S. "Donar" (NCC-1109) "Detroyat" class heavy destroyer is lauched [HCP]. 06 August Final fleet drydock construction ("Detroyat" class) is completed [DCP]. [Y 113] The U.F.P. completes the disbanding of the "national" fleets as the Federation Star Fleet is completed. Sixteen Orion ships and 9,000 skilled crewmen mutiny and disappear. They will form the nucleus of the Orion pirates [SFB]. During this decade, many of the patrols in the northern sectors of the U.F.P. (consisting of "Kestrel" class cruisers) will be dedicated to preventing smuggling and piracy by the Orion Syndicate. This smuggling is aided and abetted in some sectors by corrupt Federation officials, only too willing to share the profit on sales of Green Orion slave women, Janus stones, the narcotic klis-maklis, and Droomian flame vipers [Inet3]. 10 September The U.S.S. "Valiant" (NCC-1709) heavy cruiser is commissioned, she will be the first casualty of the "Constitution" class, assigned to the patrol zone of Fleet Subquadrant 2 North. A residence hull at Star Fleet Academy (Home Fleet) will be named in her honor. The uniform insignia for this starship may be a contoured bubble shape with an inlaid cone outline, its apex down [SotF, HCE, STM, SASH, EOM]. An Earth colony is established on Merope IV, a Class M world with 3 large continents: New Yoruba, New Biafra, and New Niger. Unknown to the colonists, Merope IV is home to a planetary neural net intelligence [TOS #88]. stardate 2478.21 The U.S.S. "Kongo" (NCC-1710) heavy cruiser is commissioned and will patrol Fleet Subquadrant 4 South. Captain Androvar Drake might command her starting in 2258. In 2261, her commander will be Captain Toroyan. Around 2264, following her upgrade to "Achernar" specs, the "Kongo" will be commanded by Captain Phillip Kosnett. Under his command, the heavy cruiser will serve as a command cruiser, convey delegates to an anti-pirate conference, come to the aid of Rita's Planet in the Neutral Zone, and briefly enter a time warp. In 2271, 143 of her crew will be lost after a containment field breach destroys an aft quarter of her hull. She will be uprated shortly thereafter to "Constitution (II)" specifica- tions and assigned to Fleet Subquadrant 4 South. In 2283, the "Kongo" reportedly will perish in the Kargon Incident [SotF, STM, HCE, GN 20, GN 3, SFB, TOS #62, FASA]. 03 November The U.S.S. "Detroyat" (NCC-1100) heavy destroyer is commissioned, along with her sister ships "Breckenridge" (NCC-1104), "Miramar" (NCC-1102), "Niantic" (NCC-1105), "Resolution" (NCC-1101) and "Troden" (NCC-1103). Star Fleet's most expensive ships, these destroyers will total ten (NCC-1100-NCC-1109), each with a complement of 316. One of the few suc- cessful and versatile fleets of vessels, the "Detroyat" class is built for speed and maneuverability rather than for their potential fighting capa- bilities, and are deceptively large for the destroyer classification. Extremely versatile and efficient vessels, by 2250 they will be used as escort vessels rather than as destroyers, and five years later they will be recommissioned as scouts. The "Detroyat" class utilizes PB-25 warp drive units, yielding an incredible emergency speed of warp 10 (after upgrading?) [DCP, AES, SFE]. 06 November The U.S.S. "Potemkin" (NCC-1711) heavy cruiser is commissioned. She will be assigned to patrol Fleet Subquadrant 0. Arkady Ivanovna (Pavel Chekov's mother) will serve aboard the "Potemkin" for sixteen years as Science Officer. Immediately before serving aboard the "Enterprise," Ensign Lee Kelso will serve aboard the "Potemkin" in the 2250s as a proficient helmsman, and during this period the "Potemkin" will battle the N'shaii at Indish III. During the late 2250s, Karl-Willem Brandhorst will serve as the ship's Chief Science Officer and Jack Gaynor as Second Officer of the "Potemkin." In the 2260s she will be commanded by Captains Mikel Garson, Konstantin, Callas, Sukaru Tutakai and Ascher. On stardate 6216.28, she will verify the existence of the Klingon "Klolode" class ship "Trelinitu" ("Starlight," ChR 566) in Romulan service. Unlike other "Constitution" class starships, the "Potemkin" will not be upgraded to the specs of later heavy cruiser designs, due to major structural damage in an encounter with Klingon-allied vessels during the Four Years War, and subsequent drydocking at Rigel. Beginning in 2253, the "Potemkin" will be classified as a training vessel and decommissioned in 2295 along with the "Essex" (NCC-1727). In the early 2290s her commander will be Captain Gladstone, possibly her last. The uniform insignia of the "Potemkin" may be a vertical oval edged with lateral blobs [SotF, STM, EOM, TOS #86, HCE, TOS #10, TOS #98, TOS #59, TOS #29, TOS #45, GN 14, URM]. Jose Tyler is born [TOS #57]. The D5 cruiser enters service in the Klingon Imperial Fleet. Markedly smaller than the D4, but still bearing a familial resemblance to other Klingon cruisers, the D4 is smaller and features an elongated engineering hull attached directly to the primary hull. The lower section of the head is equipped with a powerful disruptor cannon instead of a plasma cannon. The dorsal deck of the engineering hull has a landing pad for "Grishor" class large assault shuttles. With warp 5.6 capacity, the D5 is only slightly slower than the Federation's "Lancaster" class, and carries a ship's complement of 300. Approximately 120 ships will comprise this class [Inet3]. The Irapina fleet makes telepathic contact with the Arivne [ON 5]. 23 November The U.S.S. "Commanger" (NCC-1107), U.S.S. "Donar" (NCC-1109), U.S.S. "Strathclair" (NCC-1108) and U.S.S. "Warangal" (NCC-1106) "Detroyat" class heavy destroyers are commissioned [DCP]. The industrial merchant loader-transporter ship "Ransome Castle," commanded by Nancy Ransom, is constructed [TOS #67]. [reference stardate 1/72] Sarboran of Vulcan enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. Dissatisfaction with the inner workings of the Federation hierarchy creates much criticism of the U.F.P.'s present structure among many member-worlds [SFC]. 2225, January At the combined fleet exercises near Wolf 359, a team of 6 "Kestrel" class cruisers is able to prevent various combinations of 3 "Lancaster" cruisers from achieving orbit around the system's second planet within the allotted time. The exercises show that faster and more maneuverable, although more lightly armed, "Kestrels" could impede or halt advances by larger, more heavily armed ships [Inet3]. 15 February The U.S.S. "Aeolus" (NCC-588) "Hermes" class scout is commissioned. James Kirk will briefly serve as her Second Officer in the 2250s. By the year 2288, the "Aeolus" will still be active, in Star Fleet's rapid deployment force [FRS, TOS #51]. News of the HT-1 reactor reaches Star Fleet and Hawker-Ludovico is persuaded to enter an agreement with Star Fleet in which all materials related to small reactors are to be considered Federation secrets and Star Fleet is to have exclusive use of the small reactors for 10 years. In return, Hawker-Ludovico is to be generously subsidized by the Federation Council and is free to commercialize its small reactors after the contract period [Inet3]. Most Mark 1 shuttlecraft are retired from service [Inet5]. 03 March All "Detroyat" class heavy destroyers are operational [DCP]. 26 March (stardate 1272.7)(56 Tasmeen, 503 VSD) Xtmprszntwlfd S'chn T'gai Spock is born in ShiKahr, Sas-a-Shar, Vulcan. He is (officially) the first product of genetic manipulation between two different hominid beings, Sarek of Vulcan and Amanda Grayson of Earth. He will become the first Vulcan to voluntarily serve aboard an integrated- species Star Fleet ship. Note that he will henceforth be known as Spock, for by at least the 2290's clan name subdivisions will no longer be Vulcan custom [EOM, KA, TOS #23, TOS #5, GN 28]. David Rabin is also born during this period [GN 28]. 04 April The U.S.S. "Diana" (NCC-589) "Hermes" class scout is commissioned. On stardate 4267.15, the "Diana" will verify the existence of the Klingon D-7 lead ship "Klolode" ("Destruction," KL 02529) [FRS]. T'Pring is born. By 2373, she and her mate Stonn will be representatives of the Vulcan planetary government. Their grandson will be Srell [AT, GN 26]. George Kirk, Sr. elopes with Winona [GN 12]. May The U.S.S. "Valiant" (NCC-1709) heavy cruiser is lost on her first mission, an exploratory probe of Eminiar VII, after reporting on the interplanetary war within this system [TA, SotF]. The idea of a dreadnought with three warp drive units is first proposed. The high cost and lack of any impending threats results in no action being taken for over twenty years [FRS]. stardate 2547.31 The "Horizon" class cruiser U.S.S. "Constellation" (NCC-1017) is drydocked at Port Copernicus Yards, Luna for upgrading to the soon-to-be successful "Constitution" class. The procedure is virtually identical to the U.S.S. "Republic's" refitting. The converted ships, however, will possess slightly different displacements than their new-build sisterships [HCE, SotF]. May George Samuel Kirk, Jr. is born, James Kirk's twin brother [GN 26, GN 3, OA]. Clothing fabricators are installed on Star Fleet starships [FRS]. The U.F.P. colonization attempt of Heartland (UFC 513) is aborted [ON 13]. June The remaining 14 cruisers of the "Kestrel" class are delivered [Inet3]. 21 June The U.S.S. "Quintilus" (NCC-590) "Hermes" class scout is commissioned [FRS]. [reference stardate 1/73] The "Watt" class cargo ships are decommissioned [SFC]. The "Tritium" shuttles are phased out [SFC]. The Romulan Empire launches the "Capsize" class cruiser. A further development of design trends established with the "Cataract" class, the "Capsize" features a larger engineering hull and wider impulse deck, with nacelles again strongly resembling Federation nacelles (of the "Lancaster" class in this case). This is the first vessel to incorporate the Romulans' famous cloaking device--in this era, cloaking systems of sensor countermeasures built into the structure of the ship. These systems comprise such technologies as subspace field masking, sensor-absorbent hull panels, reflective projection, and sensor-profile source compensation. The "Capsize" class yields warp 5.3 capacity [Inet3]. Sendet is born on Vulcan [TOS #20]. Anne Gauvreau is born [GN 7]. Cornelius Wayne becomes the U.F.P. Council member for Jotunheim. He will become a notable foe of Star Fleet, insisting that it posed a threat of military dictatorship [TOS #66]. Several shuttlecarriers of the "Swordfish" class (NCC-1250) are refitted with facilities for Marines and a small number of assault shuttlecraft [GEC V9N5]. At Earth's San Francisco Yards, work begins on designing a warp fighter around the Hawker-Ludovico HT-1 reactor. Star Fleet Command envisions a ship some 25 meters in length to carry both the HT-1 reactor-based warp drive and a photon torpedo launch system. The fighter, to be called the "Penguin," will be carried internally by the new "Al-Burak" class carrier under development [Inet3]. 17 August The U.S.S. "Batidor" (NCC-593) "Hermes" class scout is commissioned [FRS]. During a family reunion on Earth, young Leonard McCoy builds a raft with his cousins and sails the Chattahoochee River. The raft falls apart and McCoy's cousin, David, drowns [TOS #60]. A 60-foot rope footbridge is built across the North Skunk River in Mahaska County, Iowa on Earth [GN 12]. 03 September The U.S.S. "Cody" (NCC-594) scout of the "Hermes" class is commissioned. In 2264, she will be the first Star Fleet vessel to report the position of the Nagha starship entity. By 2288 she will still be in service assigned to Fleet Subquadrant 3 South. Alternatively, the "Cody" may "disappear" in 2286, a possible vessel retrofitted with the top secret "Glasseye" parasite craft [FRS, ON 6, GEC V9N4]. 12 October The U.S.S. "Revere" (NCC-485), another "Hermes" class scout, is com- missioned. She will be used as a test vehicle for the SW-55/7 model warp drive engine and be the first starship to be modernised to Class II status and re-registered as NCC-595. In 2267 she will rendezvous with the "Cygnus" class scout "Columbia" (NCC-621) on stardate 7411.4 during the time of the V'ger crisis. She will remain active in Fleet Subquadrant 3 South through 2288 [FRS, SCP, ST-TMP]. A diplomatic incident occurs on the Trill homeworld: Tessman ambassadors stuble across Trill symbionts in the Mak'ala subterranean caverns. Henceforth the Trill are known as 'vermin lovers' to the Tessma [GN 38]. The last of the "Magellan" class exploratory cruisers is decommissioned [Inet4]. [Y 114] The Second Lyran-Kzinti War ends. A Klingon-Tholian "Incident" occurs [SFB]. The Klingon D5 cruiser sees its first engagement against Romulan forces in the Battle of Iratti. The Romulans' 5 "Capsize" class cruisers are devastated and destroyed [Inet3]. 10 December The U.S.S. "Bowie" (NCC-597) "Hermes" class scout is commissioned. Around 2270, the "Bowie" will be the first ship to mount plasma torpedoes and will be deployed as a destroyer leader. Shortly thereafter she will be disabled and drift into Tholian space. By 2288, she will be active in Fleet Subquadrant 1 North [FRS, SFB]. 2226, 14 January The U.S.S. "Jenghiz" (NCC-501) "Saladin" class destroyer is commissioned. On stardate 6283.01 she will verify the existence of the Klingon D-7 "Klolode" class warship "Flethish" ("Prominence," ChR 222) in the service of the Romulans [FRS]. The Klingons attack Caat Negaat. This time the Romulans are less arrogant and the "Capsize" cruisers immediately fire on the Klingon ships. The Klingons easily evade the Romulans' sublight plasma bolts with high-speed evasive maneuvers and before their cannons can be recharged for a second volley, the Klingons take out the Romulans. The balance of power along the border shifts yet again, with Klingon sensors now defeating the Romulan cloaks [Inet3]. Emperor me'Grmat XIX is born on TaD [TNG #61]. 27 January The U.S.S. "Sargon" (NCC-504) "Saladin" class destroyer is commissioned [FRS]. 31 January The U.S.S. "Pompey" (NCC-506) "Saladin" class destroyer is commissioned. A second engine will be mounted to the hull of the U.S.S. "Pompey" (or "Pompeii") aimed at improving various aspects of the destroyer class, ultimately resulting in the "Pompey" class destroyer of which several other "Saladin" class destroyers will be upgraded to over the years. Montgomery Scott will serve aboard her as an Engineering Specialist in the 2250s. Captain Roy Nash will command her during the Rittenhouse Scandal in 2264. By 2288 the vessel will be decommissioned. At the First Fleet Star Fleet Academy, a residence hull will be named in honor of the "Pompey" or another such ship to carry her name [FRS, EOM, TOS #29, SotF, SASH]. 08 February The U.S.S. "Kublai" (NCC-507) "Saladin" class destroyer is commissioned [FRS]. stardate 2602.28 The U.S.S. "Darius" (NCC-502) destroyer is commissioned. "Saladin" class, the "Darius" will remain active in Fleet Subquadrant 0 through the year 2288. Christopher Pike will serve for a time as her Chief Navigator [FRS, EOM]. According to one account, (as-yet-unnamed?) Project Sign prepares for war against an unknown threat [GN 40]. 06 March The U.S.S. "Sacajawea" (NCC-598) "Hermes" class scout is commissioned [FRS]. A succession struggle for the Imperial Chancellorship starts within the Klingon Empire. Long and violent, numerous Great Houses are forcibly combined by means of brek'tal (in which the leader of one House kills another) and at least 5 challengers for the chancellorship are assass- inated [Inet3]. 12 March The U.S.S. "Suleiman" (NCC-508) "Saladin" class destroyer is commissioned [FRS]. The "Kremlin" (NCC-1433) class surveyor enters service. Utilizing an "Asia" class saucer hull with a shuttlebay attached to its bottom, the "Kremlin" surveyor carries insufficient armament (4 ships of the 16 total will be lost in the 2260s) for its purpose. At 162 meters in length (and an incredibly low draft of 20 meters), the "Kremlin" has warp 5.6 capacity and carries a crew of 86. In the 2280s the remaining 6 ships will be decommissioned [Inet3]. April After an automated border monitoring station reports a distant sensor contact with a group of at least 4 unidentified ships, the "Kestrel" class ships "Caudiptyrex" (NCC-1411) and "Goshawk" (NCC-1423) investigate. They discover 6 Kzinti "Chak-Chuf" heavy cruisers en route to the U.F.P. colony on Slavin H-3. By harrying the Kzinti ships with alternating attack and suppression runs, the "Kestrels" slowly yield space while inflicting considerable damage on the Kzinti. These delaying actions continue for some 5 hours until the "Quetzalcoatl" semidreadnought "Marduk" (NCC-1281) and the "Lancaster" class "Pearson" (NCC-1220) arrive from Starbase 55 and begin to engage the Kzinti. Five of the already weakened invaders were soon destroyed, and the badly damaged sixth ship surrenders. The Kzinti ship is tractored back to Starbase 55 [Inet3]. 15 May The U.S.S. "Crockett" (NCC-600) is the last "Hermes" class scout to be commissioned. She will later see action with the Klingons, during which Lt. Barbara Omen will die during her service aboard. By 2263, the "Crockett" will encounter a Denevian vessel while exploring on the border of the Beta Quadrant. In 2268, the "Crockett" will be attacked by the Romulan frigate "Draco." By the year 2288, the "Crockett" will be placed in ready reserve in Fleet Subquadrant 3 North. The U.S.S. "Hannibal" (NCC-512) "Saladin" class destroyer is also commissioned this date [FRS, G #1, TOS #64]. stardate 2649.31 The U.S.S. "Alexander" (NCC-511) "Saladin" class destroyer is commis- sioned. In the 2250s, James Kirk will serve aboard her as the ship's Executive Officer. The "Alexander" will eventually be withdrawn from service and placed in reserve in Fleet Subquadrant 2 South [FRS, EOM]. Quince Waverleigh is born [TOS #37]. Silek says his farewells to Sarek and Amanda [TOS #30]. July [reference stardate 1/7407] The materializer (later called the transporter) is invented in the U.F.P. (or perhaps becomes accepted throughout the Federation?). The first experiment using a human subject is successful when a man is transported from the U.S.S. "Moscow" ("Baton Rouge" class, commanded by Captain Henry Winthrop) to the U.S.S. "Tehran" ("Baton Rouge" class, commanded by Captain Luigi Pirelli) [FASA, SFC, TWF]. After 3 months of repairs in drydock at Starstation Nike, the "Caudiptyrex" (NCC-1411) and "Goshawk" (NCC-1423) return to duty [Inet3]. The "Master" class interstellar tugs enter service, each with a complement of 20 [SFC]. Captain Jackson Kahle retires from Star Fleet. He will go on to found UniPhase Incorporated (responsible for Star Fleet phaser banks) and the Peace Foundation [TOS #70]. Jetraka is born [S #6]. [Y 115] THe Tholian destroyer is launched. The Argonian "Whirlwind" class light cruiser (CL-W), "Sunspot" class frigate, "Warm-Front" class escort, "Blizzard" class destroyer, and "Typhoon" class heavy cruiser are all launched. The U.F.P. tug battle pod enters service [SFB]. 22 September The U.S.S. "Ahriman" (NCC-513) destroyer of the "Saladin" class is com- missioned. Active in Fleet Subquadrant 4 South and through 2288, Lt. (j.g.) Nyota Uhura will serve aboard her shortly after graduating from the Academy [FRS, EOM]. 28 September The U.S.S. "Hashishiyun" (NCC-516) "Saladin" class destroyer is com- missioned [FRS]. 12 October The U.S.S. "Azrael" (NCC-517) "Saladin" class destroyer is commissioned [FRS]. Roy John Moss is born [GN 12]. 04 November The U.S.S. "Hamilcar" (NCC-518) "Saladin" class destroyer is commissioned [FRS]. November The U.S.S. "Valley Forge" (NCC-1463) is launched [GEC V9N4]. Production ends on the "Jupiter" class heavy exploration cruisers [Inet5]. 21 December The U.S.S. "Shaitan" (NCC-519) "Saladin" class destroyer is commissioned. She will be credited in verifying the existence of the Klingon D-7 "Klolode" class warship "Thanatos" ("Vengeance," KL 63573) on stardate 4696.34. The "Shaitan" may be one of the possible vessels retrofitted with the top secret "Glasseye" parasite craft, noted as disappearing in 2288 [FRS, GEC V9N4]. 2227 [reference stardate 1/75] Continued discord with the U.F.P. policy cripples the Federation's economic strength and threatens its ability to provide security to all members [SFC]. 06 March [reference stardate 1/7503.06] A'Alakon Landiss Inc. is created in Divallax, Andor. It will manufacture personal and group-oriented life support systems for use in zero-gravity and thin atmospheric environments [FASA]. [Y 116] The Kzinti Duke decides that he is the most qualified successor to the patriarchial throne, despite the fact that the current Patriarch is still very much alive. The Kzinti Civil War breaks out and the Duke, known hereafter as the Usurper, comes out on the losing end of the very bloody civil war. Pursued by the victorious Patriarch, the Usurper leads the ragged survivors of his fleet to the edge of the WYN Cluster (a vast 50-parsec diameter, highly radioactive dust cloud where the Klingon, Lyran, and Kzinti borders meet, believed to be uninhabited) and plunges directly into it; better to die than be taken prisoner. The Usurper survives. The radioactive clouds composing the Cluster are discovered to be a relatively thin shell, but only by driving into them at a suicidal warp 7 can even this brief exposure be tolerated. Given up for dead by his race, the Usurper secretly begins constructing a society within the cluster. Two decades later, an Orion pirate raider fleeing from the Klingons will also prefer the apparent suicide of the Cluster rather than face capture by the ISF. Captured instead by the Kzinti renegades, the pirate captain quickly (and gladly) will come to terms. For the next 30 years the pirates (of the Cluster clan) will supply the WYN with the things it needs most: high-tech manufacturing equipment and population. By the time the Klingons discover the existence of the WYN "race" some 40 million sentient beings reside in the Cluster on eight habitable planets. Kzinti renegades, Orion pirates, Lyran families on the losing end of their constant civil wars, and Klingon vassels forming the bulk of the popul- ation here, but representatives (mostly escaped felons or mercenaries) from almost every known setient race will be present. The WYN position will be perfect for defense for two reasons. First, any ship coming through the radiation belts will be disoriented for a considerable period. Until the effects of the radiation ware off, attacking ships will suffer continuous computer and electronic malfunctions drastically reducing their effectiveness in combat. The small WYN fleet, which would have been blasted to dust in high space, can easily handle intruders disoriented by the radiation. The second reason for WYN defensive success is that none of the bordering races can afford to see the others gain control. The WYN Cluster is richer by far in rare minerals and metals than any other region in space. Time and again, Kzinti ships will prevent the Klingo-Lyran alliance from overwhelming the Cluster, and more than once Klingon or Lyran ships will help keep the Kzinti at bay. The richness of the Cluster will support a strong and growing economy. Trade with the Lyrans, Klingons, and Kzinti will proceed actively from 2262 through the General War--with trade conducted solely on the WYN's terms. A cargo ship filled with such things as computers, navigation equipment, spare parts, heavy ship's weapons, drones, and other items would be sent into the cluster under a robot pilot. The WYN fleet would intercept the craft, unload the cargo, and fill it with processed ore, dilithium, platinum, fissionables, and other items for the return trip. Sometimes terms will be arranged by subspace communications, and rarely a trade representative will visit the WYN capital, but usually the exchange rates are set by the WYN. On more than one occasion, the conniving WYN will send out the ship at a point close enough to the Kzinti-Lyran or Kzinti-Klingon border to tempt the neighbors into fighting over it. The one thing the WYN lack is a shipyard capable of actually building ships (rather than just converting them). In 2264, the Orions will construct one within the Cluster on the condition that it remain under Orion control. The arrangement involves the gift of a CR and several light raiders (and a further payment of one light raider per year) to the WYNs, but gives the Orions one shipyard relatively invulnerable to attack [SFB]. June [reference stardate 1/8706] In recent years, many of the problems that have plagued the U.F.P. have been solved. The Federation enters its second century stronger than ever. The Great Awakening begins [FASA]. 15 June [reference stardate 1/7506.15] A generally conservative alliance of several worlds is formed called the Outer Systems Party [FASA]. The Ceti Alpha system is first surveyed by an unmanned probe [ST II]. August The U.S.S. "Valley Forge" (NCC-1463) class cruiser is commissioned. Carrying a complement of 325, this class is equipped at launched with a "modern" battery limited to phasers (12 emplacements in twin mounts) and photon torpedoes (2 tubes with 36 torpedoes). These are the first ships to have a completely separable primary hull capable of independent actions and planetary landings, although this capability will never be used. Presteign "Griffon" Mark VIIC warp units yield a warp capacity of warp 6.5. In 2243, the "Valley Forge" class will be the first to have duotronic computers systems installed. This class will total an impressive 44 ships (NCC-1463-NCC-1506) [GEC V9N4]. September Leonard McCoy, nine years of age, moves into a small Southern town on Earth. He meets Mark Rousseau at school who becomes his best friend [TOS #72]. November The remaining "Valley Forge" class cruisers begin entering service [GEC V9N5]. Alec MacPherson is born [TOS #28]. December Work begins on the "Belleau Wood" (NCC-1547) class assault transport, based on the "Valley Forge" class cruisers [GEC V9N5]. 07 December The U.S.S. "Al Rashid" (NCC-3802) "Ptolemy" class transport/tug is commis- sioned [FRS]. 2228 A geophysicist at the Lalande 8 mining complex discovers that dilithium crystals can focus and channel the energy from antimatter annihilation reactions [TOS #16]. An Orion slaveship is impounded by an Andorian vessel. From the ship's databanks comes the only known U.F.P. starcharts of the far side of Tholian space [TLE #1]. stardate 1087.7 Gary Mitchell is born in Eldman, the son of Thomas and Dana Mitchell. Alternatively, according to a second account, Gary Mitchell is one year younger than James Kirk and therefore would be born in 2230 [WNM, GN 1, TOS #85, TOS #87]. The U.S.S. "Constellation" (NCC-1017) is recommissioned as a "Constitution" class heavy cruiser. The last of the original "Constitution" class ships to be commissioned, a 15th ship, the U.S.S. "Kresta" (NCC-1712) is cancelled for this class [HCE]. Harry Mudd becomes apprenticed to a slave merchant on Antares Pi IV after receiving a formal education [EOM]. Admiral Luther Whitetree dies [TOS #16]. March [reference stardate 1/7603] Extensive dilithium deposits are discovered at the Rigel XII Mining Complex. The Orion colonies will mine and sell the crystals to both the U.F.P. and Klingon Empire, for use as power rectifiers in starship warp drives. Dilithium will revolutionize interstellar travel and military weapon technology [FASA]. Smith & Smythe becomes the first firm to mass-produce an impulse engine system [FASA]. At Star Fleet's Jupiter Flight Range, a new reactor based on the HT-1 is mounted on a testbed vehicle and undergoes trials. Dubbed the SSWR-XII-B, the new reactor successfully meets Star Fleet guidelines for both power output and weight. There is a troubling tendency for the power output to fluctuate by 15% at low warp speeds. In San Francisco on Earth, the "Penguin" spaceframe takes its final form as a 25 meter long vessel mounted to a single Dragonette IV warp nacelle [Inet3]. 14 May The U.S.S. "Anaxagoras" (NCC-3803) "Ptolemy" class transport/tug is commissioned [FRS]. The "Dhole" class escort frigate is replaced by the "Growler" class. Production begins on these warp 6.5 capacity escort frigates, armed with 4 laser cannon banks and 1 accelerator cannon. A total of 165 of these 90 complement vessels will be built [Inet5]. [Inet5]. 10 June The U.S.S. "Anaximander" (NCC-3804) "Ptolemy" class transport/tug is commissioned [FRS]. A bottle of Chateau Picard from this year's vintage will be served to Emony Dax by Leonard McCoy in 2235 [GN 38]. [Y 117] The Orion CR "Raider" class light cruiser, corsair, DR, "Slaver", and LR are launched [SFB]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. The U.S.S. "Ranger" (NX-1195) class medium cruiser is commissioned with 4 phaser arrays and 2 photon torpedo launchers. Ships of this class will be assigned to patrol the outer rim in various strategic locations. With complements of 365, 15 ships will comprise this class [Inet12]. The planet Cavalier (Calka IV) is colonized by Arcturians [FASA]. October The "Penguin" class fighter prototype hull No. 1 is mated to a new SSWR-XII-B reactor and transported to the Jupiter flight range. Only 1 month into flight testing, the "Penguin" will be able to reach warp 6.8, some 15% faster than the "Valley Forge," but only sustainable for approximately 2 hours. Reactant exhaustion testing also reveals that the "Penguin" has an extreme unrefueled range of only 1 light year at a crusing speed of warp 5 (roughly 3 days) [Inet3]. Teressa Aliss is born on Merope IV [TOS #88]. 07 November The U.S.S. "Aristarchus" (NCC-3805) "Ptolemy" class transport/tug is commissioned [FRS]. The civil war in the Klingon Empire ends with the succession of a new Chancellor, and the Empire politically divided and militarily weakened [Inet3]. 2229, 22 January The U.S.S. "Eratosthenes" (NCC-3807) "Ptolemy" class transport/tug is commissioned [FRS]. 23 January The U.S.S. "Galilei" (NCC-3808) "Ptolemy" class transport/tug is com- missioned [FRS]. At age 11, Leonard McCoy eats something still living after losing a double dog dare [TOS #97]. The last "Hyperion" class cruiser is decommissioned [Inet3]. 26 March? (stardate 1277.1) James Tiberius Kirk is born in Riverside, Iowa, U.S., Earth, the son of George Kirk, Sr. and Winona Kirk [EOM, GN 26, WNM, GN 3]. Laura Standing Crane is born around this time [GN 47]. The Memory Alpha complex is established [STM]. Elizabeth March is born on Nova Empyrea [TOS #72]. At age 4, Spock starts school. He is tormented by the schoolboys for being of mixed heritage [GN 16]. 28 April The U.S.S. "Ulugh Beg" (NCC-3810) "Ptolemy" class transport/tug is com- missioned [FRS]. Civil war erupts in the A Jej system. "Kestrel" class cruisers inercept numerous merchantmen carrying laser rifles, personal armor, hover tanks, atomic warheads, intercontinental missiles, gravitic mines, and hunter/ killer drones [Inet3]. Muirchinko is born. He will captain the "Korolev" class starship "Goddard" in the early 24th Century [S #6]. June The "Independence" (NCC-F1300) transport/freighter is commissioned. These Class II support ships, designed to supplement the main fleet of "Ptolemy" transport/tugs will total 100 vessels (NCC-F1300-NCC-F1399), each with a complement of 25 and warp 4 capability. With their success, the "Freedom" (NCC-F1400), "Equality" (NCC-F1500), "Liberty" (NCC-F1600), "Justice" (NCC-F1700), and "Fraternity" (NCC-F1800) series vessels will be built in later years [FRS, ICP]. 07 August The U.S.S. "Philolaus" (NCC-3811) "Ptolemy" class transport/tug is commissioned [FRS]. An early form of megaphaser is installed experimentally on some "Valley Forge" class ships but is soon withdrawn when found to require much greater energy input for a relatively small increase in shield- penetrating ability [GEC V9N4]. The U.S.S. "Huascar" (NCC-1284) "Quetzalcoatl" class semidreadnought is instrumental in breaking a Klingon blockade around the besieged Federation colony at Kel IV [Inet3]. The "Feynman" class research cruisers are introduced to explore the Alpha Quadrant. Equipped with excellent sensors and an M-3 computer system, the "Feynman" class ships can collect and analyze data faster than any other ships. There will be 12 "Feynman" class ships built [Inet4]. The Klingon Defense Force decides that it needs to develop better equipped ships to fight Star Fleet [Inet9]. Dax first attempts to master an Altonian Brain-teaser [DSN 403]. Marla McGivers is born [SS, ST 2]. Elizabeth Shaeffer is born [ON 16]. Katalya Tremain is born [ON 8]. Sarda is born on Earth [TOS #29]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. Zack Malkin, Lucy Pogue, Tom Beauvais, and Emily are born [GN 12]. Nashira Joray is born on Rimillia [TOS #77]. The "Hale" class 65-man scouts enter service with advanced third generation warp drive [SFC]. The "Hawkeye" class surveillance frigates enter production. Based largely on the "DaVinci" class research cruiser, these sensor ships feature 3 lasers and 1 accelerator cannon armament, warp 6.9 capacity, and carry complements of 94. The class will total 38 vessels [Inet5]. 2230, 06 January The U.S.S. "Pythagoras" (NCC-3812) "Ptolemy" class transport/tug is commissioned [FRS]. The Klingon D2 "Artor" class enters service in the Empire. Originally designed to perform infiltration operations, the "Artor" is equipped with low-signature warp engines and ECM, an impressive warp 7.3 capacity, and a spherical primary hull. However, the first mission of the I.K.S. "Artor" will fail miserably when all 87 prisoners are made prisoners of war by the Federation. The Klingon Defense Force will reconsider the "Artor" design and redesignate them as scouts, replacing the ECMs with enhanced sensors and the warp engines with standard units. Some 10 vessels will comprise this class [Inet9]. January [reference stardate 1/7701] Captain Krenn sutai-Rustazh is the first Klingon ambassador on Earth. Commading the IKV "Mirror," an experimental D5 class cruiser testing the experimental dilithium-focused warp drive, he is escorted to a Babel Conference on Earth by the U.S.S. "Savannah II" commanded by Admiral Douglas Shepherd. Spock meets his first Klingon [TOS #16]. The Second Babel Conference meets to address a number of issues, including the volatile issues raised by the Terra-Return League. After lengthy speeches, the vote to dissolve the United Federation of Planets fails, leaving the Federation intact. Immediately after the Conference, the Terra-Return League disbands, and its political influence ceases. Follow- ing the collapse of the Terra-Return League, the Independent Systems Move- ment Party is formed [FASA, SFC]. In the "Mirror" universe: The annual Babel Conference is disrupted when a representative of the Movement for a Pure Humanity, Governor Kodos of the Tarsus IV Colony, delivers an impassioned condemnation of those with Olympian blood, and of the emperor as well. Stormtroopers attempt to ar- rest him, but he manages to escape, secretly making his way back to the Tarsus Colony and secluding himself from society [TBoT #14]. The refitted "Lincoln" class cruiser enters service, now with warp 5 capacity and crew complments of 220. This rejuventated class will total 10 ships with improved warp performance and rebuilt shuttlebays [Inet2]. Biraktes Shipyards grows outward into custom design and construction work [Inet4]. 21 March The U.S.S. "Thales" (NCC-3813) "Ptolemy" class transport/tug is com- missioned. In the 2250s, Montgomery Scott will serve aboard her as an engineering officer. The "Thales" will be withdrawn from service, placed in reserve in Fleet Subquadrant 0, by the year 2288 [FRS, EOM]. April The "Belleau Wood" (NCC-1547) class assault transports enter service. The first ship type to be derived from the "Valley Forge" class, the "Belleau Wood" is designed to serve as the command ship for landings on heavily defended planetary surfaces. Star Fleet had previously introduced several classes of shuttlecarriers but most had been designed to carry fighters for use in ship-to-ship engagements or fighter/bombers to attack ground-based and orbital targets. While specialized troop landing craft and assault carriers had not been considered necessary since the introduction of transporter-borne assault tactics in the early 2210s, matter transport was not reliable. The "Belleau Wood" class features a bloated primary hull, a technique later used in the "Constellation" class star cruisers, increasing primary hull volume providing space for enlarged cargo holds, training rooms, simulators (for both troops and pilots), armories, cargo bays, auxiliary shuttlecraft bays, command centers, and an enlarged sickbay capable of handling large numbers of battlefield casualties. A new secondary hull designed to house new assault shuttlecraft decks, including landing bays, workshops, storerooms, deuterium storage tanks, launch/recovery facilities, and pilot and trooper ready rooms, can handle 25 standard Type 15 (heavy assault) shuttlecraft. It can land a total of 1,000 Marines in light personal shielding or 500 Marines in mechanized armor in a single wave. The matter/antimatter reactor assembly and antimatter storage bottles were moved forward under the connecting dorsal to clear space at the rear of the secondary hull. This class has warp 6 capacity (using the same engines as the "Valley Forge" class) and a ship's complement of 305 (not counting Marines). Since ships of the "Belleau Wood" are always accompanied by escorts, destroyers, and fighter/attack carriers, and because orbital bombardment is performed by specialized arsenal ships (fleet monitors) or heavy cruisers, this class only carries point-defense phaser ordnance. Ships of the "Belleau Wood" class will take part in nearly all major Marine operations until the mid-2270s, with the class totaling 20 ships (NCC-1547-NCC-1565) [GEC V9N5]. 10 April The U.S.S. "Hevelius" (NCC-3814) "Ptolemy" class transport/tug is com- missioned [FRS]. 15 April The U.S.S. "Caracal" (CC-750) command cruiser class ship is decommis- sioned. She will be preserved at the Federation Air and Space Museum [CCP]. 21 April The U.S.S. "Navangar" (CC-751) "Caracal" class command cruiser is decom- missioned [CCP]. 29 April The U.S.S. "Spartan" (CC-752) "Caracal" class command cruiser is decommis- sioned [CCP]. Razka is born [TNG #74]. 24 June (stardate 1278.4) Hikaru Walter (Itaka) Sulu is born in San Francisco, U.S., Earth [EOM, ST IV]. The "Korolev" (NCC-367) exploratory cruiser class starship is launched, the predecessor of the "Bonhomme Richard" class [SfP]. The "Barazi" class cruisers enter service to explore along the outer rim of the galaxy, with crews of 140 and an endurance of 2 years. The class will total 22 ships and are among the first vessels to feature the distinctive saucer-shaped primary hull [Inet4]. July The first "Penguin" class fighter rolls off the assembly line at Star Fleet's Shuttlecraft Plant #3 in Earth orbit [Inet3]. stardate 1089.5 Elizabeth Dehner is born in Delman [WNM]. Daran V becomes the 21st U.F.P. member [STM]. 11 August The U.S.S. "Reliance" (CC-753), U.S.S. "Matanzas" (CC-755) and U.S.S. "Saphir" (CC-756) "Caracal" class vessels are decommissioned [CCP]. According to one account (a Police Record), Harry Mudd marries Stella Eloise Klatskin on Antares Pi IV. He will stow away aboard a trading vessel two months later. Another account places their marriage circa 2256 [EOM, TOS #81]. David Fein is born. Young Spock is tormented by other young Vulcans due to his hybrid heritage. His mother, Amanda, is consequently disturbed. He attempts his first practical joke [JB, Yy/a]. Betelgeuse becomes a U.F.P. member [LUG]. [reference stardate 1/78] The introduction of an advanced space trawler, the "Cabot" class, makes it much easier for remote bases and outposts to receive needed raw mat- erials throughout the U.F.P. These 25-man ships function as portable refineries, traveling among remote star systems and bases to process a wide range of raw materials, from ore to oil, diamonds to dilithium. With low-warp capability (warp 3.5 empty, warp 2.5 loaded) and itineraries extending to the furthest reaches of the known galaxy, the crews of these trawlers will not see home for up to a decade at a time [SFC]. [Y 119] The Klingon battle pod enters service [SFB]. At Star Fleet's Western NorAm Engineering Center at El Segundo, design work begins on modifying the "Belleau Wood" class hull. The class' transfer of most ship facilities to the primary hull being seen as an opportunity to mount an extremely powerful beam weapon in the secondary hull, makes this the ideal hull to carry the Kaminari weapon. Work on the beam weapon proceeds beneath the surface of Charon at the Star Fleet Combined Weapons Research Laboratory (SCWRL), known as the "Squirrel's Nest." This "superphaser" weapon will receive, convert, and discharge power directly from the matter/antimatter reactor and be mounted aboard what would eventually become the "Siegfried" (NCC-1589) class dreadnought [GEC V9N5]. November The first "Penguin" unit, the 23rd Attack Squadron, an old "Puffin" unit from the U.S.S. "Hammerhead" (NCC-1270), begins training flights at Europa off the U.S.S. "Barracuda" (NCC-1260) and the U.S.S. "Stingray" (NCC-1261), "Swordfish" class carriers modified to operate the larger "Penguin" fighters. The squadron's pilots are pleased with the "Penguins'" warp performance but not with their impulse performance [Inet3]. The first of the "Alexis" (NCC-G420) series cargo drones are commissioned. Ex-Q series, these drones will form the "Sherman" class group of cargo vessels [FRS]. The Klingons begin using matter/antimatter reactors around this time, as opposed to fusion reactors, allowing starships nearly unlimited range and speeds exceeding warp 4.5. Curiously, the Romulans continue to use only fusion reactors in their vessels [Inet3]. This is the era during which a ceremonial burial shroud enters the family of P'teel's ancestors on the Venari homeworld (in the Delta Quadrant?) [V 109]. 2231, January The U.S.S. "Al-Burak" (NCC-1520) class carrier is commissioned. Carrying a ship's complement of 300, with warp 6 capacity and armed with 2 phaser turrets in twin mounts, the "Al-Burak" embarks 12 "Penguin" fighters. The class will total 21 ships (NCC-1520-NCC-1540) [Inet3]. The U.S.S. "Magellan" (NCC-454) "Columbus" class exploratory cruiser is bought by a private investment group, outfitted with the latest in technology, and becomes one of the most famous private research ships in U.F.P. history. The "Magellan" will catalog countless stellar and planetary phenomena over the next 70 years and will be lost in the Badlands region of the Bajor Sector [Inet4]. The "Paris" class light cruisers are retired from frontline service during this period [Inet3]. The Memory Alpha complex is opened to the general public [STM]. Svonn kidnaps Spock's sehlat as an experiment. Moriah Wayne is born [TOS #66]. Quentin Monroe is born [GN 12]. The S.S. "Uran" (ex-"Armstrong," NCC-233, "Wasp" class) enters service in Atom Lines with decks and bulkhead removed and large clamshell loading doors installed to internally transport objects up to 25,000 cubic meters in size [GEC V9N1]. [reference stardate 1/79] Research and development improvements in subspace radio enable transmis- sions to reach the velocity of warp 20 (8,000c) [SFC, GN 3]. The U.F.P. Central Health Authority warns all worlds within Sector 3.G4; Quadrant 2 about the effects of the upcoming Phi Puma radiation barrage [SFC]. March The decommissioned U.S.S. "Navangar" (CC-751) command cruiser is scrapped [CCP]. 03 April [reference stardate 1/7904.03] Gwendolyn Daemon Illisen dies [FASA]. April The decommissioned U.S.S. "Spartan" (CC-752) "Caracal" class command cruiser is scrapped [CCP]. The "Everhart" (NCC-1208) class couriers are decommissioned [Inet9]. 09 May The U.S.S. "Requin" (CC-758) "Caracal" class heavy cruiser is decom- missioned [CCP]. The "Freedom" (NCC-F1400) series freighters enter service and the last of the "Symma" (NCC-G128) cargo drones are commissioned [FRS]. Anthony Wood graduates from college at the age of 17 [GN 3]. June The 23rd Attack Squadron of "Penguin" fighters transfers aboard the U.S.S. "Al-Burak" (NCC-1520) [Inet3]. Production ends on the "DaVinci" class research frigate [Inet5]. The D4 "R'otha" class development starts in the Klingon Empire [Inet9]. 02 July The U.S.S. "Arroyo" (CC-759) "Caracal" class heavy cruiser is decommis- sioned [CCP]. July The decommissioned U.S.S. "Reliance" (CC-753) "Caracal" class strike cruiser is scrapped [CCP]. Rodimus Gandar is born in Southhampton, England, Terra [FASA]. September The U.S.S. "Al-Burak" (NCC-1520), now equipped with "Penguin" fighters, is officially returned to operational status [Inet3]. [Y 120] The Fourth Gorn-Romulan War begins. The Mark II communicators, basic covert operations field kit, photon grenades, and field truth analyzer become available to prime teams. The Gorns gain some territory from the Romulans over the next five years. Modern large and small freighters (F-TL, F-AL, F-TS, F-AS) commercial ships enter service. Modern base stations are also put in service by all militaries except for the Orions. Medium and small ground bases, heavy weapons ground bases, and ground- based defense phasers are also in service to all races. Type II and V drones, and heavy assault shuttles are in general usage. The Gorn destroyer and destroyer 'F' enter service. The Lyran heavy cruiser, light cruiser, destroyer, and frigate are also in service. The Federation's "Texas" class light cruisers are upgraded with the most advanced warp drives to date, signaling the end of the sublight era for the Federation. The Indirigan Fleet at the close of their war of conquest constructs large, medium, and small armed freighters to aid them in their war effort. Construction will continue following the war's end. The Bolaar Pirates' "Insurgency" class medium raider (light cruiser), "Revolution" class heavy raider (heavy cruiser), "Uprising" class light raider (destroyer), and "Riot" class ultra light raider (frigate) all enter service. The Argonian "Sunspot" class light police cruiser, energy flux ground base, SAMS (System Activity Maintenance Station), and CPLs all see service. In a unique concept of fleetwide ship designs, Krebiz Capsules are introduced to standard ships which will change ship designations dependent upon which capsule is used for which class ship. Heavy Cruiser capsule, Light Cruiser capsule, Destroyer capsule, Destroyer Mine Sweeper capsule, and Frigate capsules are put into service on the "Claw" class heavy cruiser. The "Mandible" class new heavy cruiser, "Pincer" class light cruiser, "Pincer" class heavy destroyer, "Pincer" class light minesweeper, "Clipper" class new frigate, "Clipper" class new light cruiser, SAMS, defense satellites AA, B, and C, ground-based sabots (GBS), and ground- based capsule facility (GBCF) are in all service. The Corporation is the common name applied to a mega-corporation whose original name is lost in history. Initially a humanoid business on one of the Indirigan occupied worlds, the Corporation will negotiate the entire operation of the planet into their control this year. As time progresses, the Corporation will have contracts to manage these ever-expanding economic systems. Large and small troop transport freighters and HAS (Heavy Assault Shuttles) enter service among all races [SFB]. 21 October A full-power field test is conducted of the Kaminari weapon system at the Pluto/Charon Star Fleet Weapons Range and attended by numerous dignitaries from Star Fleet and the Federation Council. Several sub- maximal discharges are successful but when the weapon is finally discharged at maximal output a massive explosion occurs destroying the testbed ship (ex-U.S.S. "Frantsa Iosifa," NCC-1233). The ship's crew of 22 are killed, the viewing station is showered with debris injuring 17 spectators and technicians, and 9 are killed including Commodore Shrev of Andor (Chief of Star Fleet Research and Development) and Victoria Miho Chatterjee (Second Vice President of the Federation Council) [GEC V9N5]. Using a communicator's universal translator software to scramble a communications circuit becomes a Star Fleet field combat protocol [SSG]. November The U.S.S. "Matanzas" (CC-755) "Caracal" class heavy cruiser is scrapped [CCP]. 2232 The S.S. "Columbia" crashlands on Talos IV. There is only one survivor, Vina Oliver, the Talosians first human contact [Me, EOM]. Note that the S.S. "Columbia" was a decommissioned "Gagarin" class light cruiser, originally built as the U.S.S. "Leonov" (NCC-507) in the 2180s. The "Leonov" served with a succession of civilian scientific and academic institutions, including the U.F.P. Institute of Science (as the S.S. "Fermi"), the University of Mars, Port Lowell (as the S.S. "Barsoom"), and ultimately the American Continent Institute (as the S.S. "Columbia") [Inet3]. Epala is born [TOS #59]. A "Belleau Wood" assault ship operation lands troops by assault shuttle on Lisyk VIII [GEC V9N5]. Their Serene Highnesses Abon and Delor are born on Nador. Shortly after birth, the two twins are conjoined to dampen their psionic powers [TOS #98]. March The U.S.S. "Saphir" (CC-756) and U.S.S. "Requin" (CC-758) "Caracal" class heavy cruisers are scrapped [CCP]. The "Al-Burak" class carriers and "Penguin" class attack fighers enter service. Star Fleet's first effective, long-range, carrier-borne strike capability, the "Al-Burak" is based on the "Valley Forge" class cruiser, while the "Penguin" fighter is made possible by dramatic advances in small matter/antimatter powerplants in the 2220s [Inet3]. Willard Decker is born during this era [BB #1]. 01 June The U.S.S. "Palomar" (CC-760) and U.S.S. "Long Beach" (CC-761) "Caracal" class command cruisers are decommissioned and placed in reserve [CCP]. The Duchiai Expansion results in the Mal Satz conflict. The U.S.S. "Potemkin" (NCC-1711) sees extensive action [SotF]. July The U.S.S. "Arroyo" (CC-759) "Caracal" class heavy cruiser is scrapped [CCP]. [reference stardate 1/80] The "Bode" class heavy scout enters service. This ship has a complement of 73 and advanced third generation warp drive [SFC]. The first "Monarch" class deep space P-type (pusher) freighters enter service. Originally a Klingon design, this freighter class will find its way into every region of known space. Capable of mounting adaptors to transport most types of cargo container pods, it will be a favorite for crews, as it is able to drop its cargo in emergency situations and gain higher rates of speed and maneuverability. Unfortunately, its design has 3 drawbacks: lack of sufficient shielding in the areas around the warp engines, the inability to separate the warp engines from the main hull, and the lack of hardpoints for weapons [Inet14]. Aesanna Lithir of Cygnet XIV enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. Ensign Galt is born [GN 20]. August [reference stardate 1/80] The Type 1 "Vas'calanam" ("Aviary") border defense outpost enters service in the Romulan Empire this year, anchoring the arc of the Neutral Zone. They are capable of gathering intelligence and monitoring ship movements well past the borders of the Neutral Zone as well as throughout the Imperial Klingon States inside the Triangle. By this month 80 see service [FASA]. 05 September The U.S.S. "Tayi" (CC-762) "Caracal" class light cruiser is decommissioned and placed in reserve [CCP]. Gaynor enters the security field [TOS #86]. [Y 121] The Gorn monitor pod enters service. Another Klingon-Tholian "incident" occurs when the Klingons renew border tensions with the Tholians. The Kzinti battle pod enters service. The Frax, a race of humanoids inhabiting the Kaltic Free States (staunch Klingon allies in the uppermost reaches of the Klingon Empire, basically a Klingon Protectorate), obtain their "freedom" this year. That is, the right to maintain the Frax fleet in defense of their States and the Klingon Empire. This allows the Klingon Northern Fleet to pull back to some extent as the Frax construct their own. The Kaltic States are nothing more than a buffer between the Klingons and the Kzinti, a fact which still does not prevent wars. With the Frax purchasing a cloaking device from Orion pirates, the Frax frigate and frigate submarine are launched this year. Submarines are cloaked starships which can actually fire a drone while cloaked. This technology developed by the Frax, will never be obtained by any other race, including the Klingons (though many political and covert attempts will be made, the Klingons have no desire to anger their satellite states by force of arms). The Orions begin operating LRs, the first true pirate ships able to double their engine output, featuring stealth technology and suicide bombs. Stealth technology is not adopted by the other fleets due to design tradeoffs. The Klingon E4 class escort, Gorn heavy cruiser, and light cruiser, Orion light raiders, free traitors, slavers, and "Vikings" are all in service [SFB]. In the "Mirror" universe, the first contact with the Kzinti Patriarchy oc- curs. The Kzin do not see the empire as a threat but as a means of furthering their galactic conquests. Thus they welcome the empire with open arms [TBoT #14]. The last of the original "Independence" (NCC-F1300) series freighters enters service [FRS]. 07 December (8877 Vulcan Years, 20th Day of Tasmeen) Spock undergoes the Kahs-wan ordeal on Vulcan. His life is saved by his cousin Selek prior to the actual test. His pet sehlat, I-chaya dies. Selek teaches Spock the Vulcan nerve pinch. Spock technically fails the Kahs-wan, but saves the life of Sendet in doing so. Sekar comes to Spock's defense, silencing the bullies challenging his heritage. Spock is joined by law, tradition, and the Vulcan mind touch to T'Pring in the koon-ut-la ceremony [GN 16, Yy/a, TOS #20, AT, TOS #82]. In an alternate timeline, Spock dies undertaking his own Kahs-wan test. His parents separate after his death and Amanda Grayson dies in a shuttle accident at Lunaport on her way home from Earth. Commander Thelin, an Andorian Star Fleet officer, later serves as First Officer/Science Officer aboard the starship "Enterprise." Sarek serves as an ambassador to 17 planets over the next thirty years in this alternate timeline [Yy/a]. 25 December The U.S.S. "Dominium" (CC-763) and U.S.S. "R'Sah-Dan" (CC-764) "Caracal" class light cruisers are decommissioned [CCP]. 2233, January A Kzinti fleet staging area in the Monaba sector is destroyed by the 44th Attack Squadron aboard the U.S.S. "Tiamat" (NCC-1522), "Al-Burak" class carrier. This is the first "Penguin" fighter unit to see action [Inet3]. 19 January (stardate 1281.2) Nyota Penda Uhura is born in Kitui Province, Kenya on Earth [EOM, Log 10]. Clark Terrell is born in Vancouver, British Columbia on Earth [SsC]. Construction ends on the "Hawkeye" class surveillance frigates [Inet5]. Kerdoch, a Klingon, becomes a farmer in the Klingon Empire [DoH #4]. Production ends on the "Growler" class escort frigate [Inet5]. Christopher Pike enters the Star Fleet Academy as a midshipman. He will major in spatial navigation and warp drive engineering, and will finish fifth in his class [EOM]. Mr. Brack purchases Omega VII (Holberg 917G) [RM]. Mira Romaine is born on Martian Colony 3 [ST 6]. Janet Wallace is born [ST 7]. Robert Johnson is born [DY]. [reference stardate 1/81] Recent great strides in science and technology are an important reason why many U.F.P. planets now have an optimistic outlook on the future [SFC]. July The Kaminari weapon is completely redesigned and tested successfully after 20 months' work at the Squirrel's Nest. Designated the Kaminari II, it is 84% heavier than the original weapon and 44% longer. Field tests at the Pluto/Charon Range are successful and uneventful. The projected displacement of the completed ship is increased to approximately 50% more than the "Valley Forge" class and a third nacelle is mounted on the centerline above the connecting dorsal to allow the "Siegfried" to achieve satisfactory warp speeds with the increased weight. Yet to power the 3 nacelles and the primary weapon, a larger and more powerful warp reactor is installed [GEC V9N5]. The aft section of a Meskmaali squadron fighter built during this era will end up as a component of the orbital Oblivion city station by the early 24th Century [S #4]. 01 August [reference stardate 1/8108.1] Kloratis Drives is founded on Tellar. It will become a leading manufact- urer of assorted warp engine technologies for Tellarite starship designs and a leading developer of various impulse engine designs. Working with Shuvinaaljis Warp Technologies will eventually yield a new series of micro-warp engines for small transport systems [FASA]. [Y 122] Klingon D6 class light battlecruisers, Kzinti light cruisers, and frigates enter service. In the Kaltic Free States, the Frax heavy cruiser enters service [SFB]. Kim Li Wing is born in the city of Beijing on Earth, the daughter of Dr. Kam Sung Wing and Dr. Anna Stanford Anderson [TOS #69]. The last of the "Freedom" (NCC-F1400) series freighters are commissioned [FRS]. 2234 Star Fleet issues a general design brief for a small vessel capable of deep space, combat, patrol and close-in exploration missions to work in conjunction with the "Constitution" class. The general idea is for a modular starship, which would be based around components designed for the "Constitution" class. Two project briefs are handed to Star Fleet for the "Akula" and "Pershing" classes. The "Akula" class is approved by Star Fleet as the prototype vehicle and permission for base designs are approved [Inet11]. March [reference stardate 1/8203] The T'Dakka system is discovered by the Klingons. Within the next five years, they will make first contact with the Kinshaya on the fifth planet in this system [FASA]. Two Klingon E-2 class destroyers escort 6 Klingon transports to the Khitomer colony because of recent Romulan attacks. As they drop out of warp near the asteroid belt of the Rura Kolak system to rendezvous with another escort and 3 additional transports, a Romulan "Capsize" class cruiser suddenly decloaks at the head of the Klingon column, fires its plasma cannon from a range of less than 10 kilometers, obliterates the lead Klingon destroyer, and immediately recloaks. It then reappears behind the column and dispatches the second Klingon destroyer. Before being driven off by additional Klingon ships, 5 of the 6 transports are destroyed. The Klingons report that they had destroyed the Romulan ship but that the debris was "cloaked" and, therefore, unrecoverable! [Inet3]. Beta Ophiuchi becomes the 22nd U.F.P. member [STM]. Tomasina Laubenthal graduates with a degree in political science from Yasmini University [BB #1]. Lori Ciana is born [GN 5]. On vacation at his grandparents' home in Vermont, James Kirk, Sam Kirk, and the three McLaughlin boys from the adjoining farm spend an entire month playing cowboys and Indians. Tommy McLaughlin builds a set of talking drums from a computer network. By the end of the summer, Jim Kirk is proficient at using Morse code [TOS #65]. The so-called Demon War between the Klingons and the alien race known as the Kinshaya begins along the coreward border of the Empire. The Empire diverts fleets and material from the Federation and Romulan borders to meet the threat from the Demon's Rift [FASA]. The first of the "Equality" (NCC-F1500) series freighters are commissioned [FRS]. Jim Kirk at age 5 sees the stars from his father's arms in an Iowa cornfield. His father has to go there, and so will he [GN 22]... [Y 123] The Third Klingo-Kzinti War begins. The last Krebiz "Kraken" class old sublight dreadnought is apparently destroyed [SFB]. Klingon activities near the Federation border decrease drastically during this period, with few Klingon warships seen and the number of routine con- frontations dropping by more than 70 percent. Star Fleet Intelligence later learns from Operation Dixie that the Klingons are fighting a war with an unknown race along their coreward border [FASA]. The last of the "Alexis" (NCC-G420) series cargo drones are commissioned [FRS]. The "Kestrel" class cruiser U.S.S. "Omar Khayyam" (NCC-1456) is severely damaged and loses 7 crewmen after being fired upon by the Ghonta during a first contact attempt [Inet3]. 05 November The redesigned "Siegfried" (NCC-1589) dreadnought prototype's components are assembled at the San Francisco Star Fleet Yards [GEC V9N5]. [reference stardate 1/82] The Type 1 S-3 "Ravastal" ("Free Flight") class scout enters service in the Romulan Empire [FASA]. Matthew Harold is born about this time [TNG #32]. 2235 The U.S.S. "Sherman" (NCC-G145) cargo vessel is commissioned. The succes- sor to the "Symma" series which also forms the "Sherman" class, will con- sist of seven series: "Symma" (NCC-G128), "Sherman" (NCC-G145), "Linda" (NCC-G147), "Susan" (NCC-G150), "Alana" (NCC-G151), "Dirdra" (NCC-G153), and "Alexis" (NCC-G420). All vessels will be commissioned by 2244 [FRS, CDP]. The last "Mercury" (NX-550) class surveyor is withdrawn from service and scrapped this year [Inet12]. Star Fleet views the design schematics for the "Akula" class and after some deliberation, the primary design is approved and briefs for the propulsion, computer, weapons, and spaceframe parameters are sent out to Star Fleet Design agencies for consultation. The spaceframe design is approved and full specifications are forwarded to the San Francisco Fleet Yards for designations. Production begins with a projected 10 year turnover for the prototype ship [Inet11]. A U.F.P. survey ship encounters the planet Rimillia (Torch-Spark system) and classifies the borderline Class K world as late-industrial-age in its development [TOS #77]. Len Sterling is born [TOS #93]. [Y 124] The Klingon tug-B, with Cargo, Power Boost, and Troop Transport pods is in service. In the Kaltic Free States, the Frax tug enters service. The Lyran commando destroyer enters service [SFB]. Spock visits Minneapolis, Earth in the winter [ON 5]. Elaine Johnson is born [DY]. Donald Lorritson is born [TOS #12]. Jerry Freeman is born [TOS #18]. Jain Suni is born [S31 #1]. Aileea dinAthos is born on Okeanos (Eris V) [TOS #66]. The Hawker-Ludovico Corporation begins to produce the HT-4 reactor, a further refinement of Dr. Tarkington's original reactor, for use in civilian craft [Inet3]. 10 May [reference stardate 1/8305.10] George Kirk writes a letter to his sons from his post on Starbase 2. He is proud of George Kirk, Jr.'s green ribbon science fair award in biology, and apologizes for not being with his family last month [GN 3]. In an alternate timeline, the "Constitution" class has not been launched as of yet. Captain Robert April takes Commander George Kirk aboard the as-yet unnamed and non-commissioned "Enterprise" (NCC-1700, a new naval construction contract was taken out on the vessel when the design team was faced with integrating new technological breakthroughs), a technological milestone, built and designed in secret, with a skeleton crew aboard of only 57. Their mission to rescue the United Federation Colonizer S.S. "Rosenberg" (an old "Seidman" class long-distance mover carrying 14 families) trapped within an ionic storm cluster goes awry when the "Enterprise" is catapulted into Romulan space and confronts the Imperial Swarmbird "Raze." With the help of t'Cael Zaniidor Kilyle, Field-Primus of the Second Imperial Swarm, the "Enterprise" manages to destroy the Romulan ships and escape back to U.F.P. space--and rescue the "Rosenberg's" crew. This incident is kept secret [GN 3]. "McCormick" class factory ships are decommissioned [SFC]. The first of the "Liberty" (NCC-F1600) series freighters is commissioned [FRS]. At the campus of Ole Miss, Sinnit Arvid (a Tessman) is Leonard McCoy's roommate. McCoy meets Emony Dax in the Menlo T. Hodgkiss Memorial Gymnasium, dates her, and saves her life [DSN 503, GN 38]. David Bailey is born [TOS #86]. The interstellar pleasure craft introduced in 2216 are phased out [SFC]. Leonard McCoy says his farewells to Mark Rousseau who joins Star Fleet Academy. McCoy eventually intends to attend medical school [TOS #72]. December [reference stardate 1/8312] The Romulan plasma weapon is invented, giving new hope to the Star Empire forces on the Klingon and Federation borders. The weapon is made oper- ational in two years, and modifications are made periodically, resulting in several variants [FASA]. Nearly 2 years behind schedule, the U.S.S. "Siegfried" (NCC-1589) class dreadnought enters service. The vessel carries a ship's complement of 419, has warp 6.3 maximum velocity, and 8 transatmospheric personnel shuttlecraft. In addition to the Kaminari II main beam weapon, ordnance includes 12 phasers and 6 photon torpedo tubes. The "Siegfried" will have numerous shortcomings as an antistarship weapon system. Because of its length, the main weapon has a limited field of fire without turning the entire ship. The Kaminari II's rate of fire is low due to the overheating of internal capacitance elements yielding 6 full-power discharges per minute. Because of the relatively short range of the primary weapon, in combat the "Siegfried" is forced to accept fire until closing with the enemy to return fire. The ship also handles poorly at sublight speeds because of the third nacelle's added weight despite possessing a second impulse deck. Only suited for limited roles in combat, only 14 of the planned 25 ships will be built (NCC-1589-NCC-1602) and no more cruisers with a single "big gun" will be considered until the Borg threats of the 2370s. In the 2240s, 8 of the 12 surviving members of the class will be converted to standard heavy cruisers with the introduction of the "Bonhomme Richard," new "Constitution" class. The Kaminari II weapon will be removed and the ship's battery changed to a standard mix of phasers and photon torpedoes. Several of these refitted "Siegfried" class ships will see action at the Battle of Axanar. In this new configuration, "Siegfried" class ships will perform missions similar to those of the newer "Constitution" class ships until their retirement in the 2280s [GEC V9N5]. 2236 The saucer section, based on the design for the "Constitution" class, is used for the "Akula" class prototype. The separation mechanism is approved and designers decide on leaving out the engineering hull to save mass, thus making the ship more sleek and agile [Inet11]. February [reference stardate 1/8402.05] Surelox Systems is founded in Tybrenn, Arcturus as a subsidiary of Leeper- Fell Universal, a manufacturer of ship defense shield systems. Surelox will produce an inexpensive, low-power, single phase-shift transformer which will establish Surelox as a major competitor in the defense shielding industry [FASA]. February [reference stardate 1/8402] The largest space rescue in history occurs when the U.S.S. "Deerslayer" ("Voyager" class starship commanded by Captain Roger Trautmann) recovers the 600 passengers and crew of the S.S. "Juliana" starliner (commanded by Captain Demetrius Kovanas) from an unexplored sector [FASA, SFC]. Richard Daystrom makes the Duotronic breakthrough, for which he will be awarded the Nobel and Z. Magnees prizes [UC]. In the "Mirror" universe, Richard Daystrom achieves his great Duotronic breakthrough. He intends to give this information to the Klingons, but imperial agents learn of his plans before he can carry them out. He is arrested for treason and sentenced to an isolated concentration camp on Delta Hydra VI [TBoT #14]. The basic mechanism of zero-point energy generation is first operated experimentally. Involving the formation of an eleven-dimensional space-time membrane twisted into a string with a topology of Genus 1 and pinched off from the background vacuum as to call into existence a new particle, this experimental technique will lead to the development of the quantum torpedo in the late 24th Century [DNTM]. Christopher Pike is placed aboard the U.S.S. "Farragut" (NCC-1702) with the rank of Ensign as an engineering technician. He will transfer to nav- igation in 2237 [EOM]. The first of the "Linda" (NCC-G147) cargo drone series is commissioned [FRS]. A ship disappears in the Cicada/Taurean region [LS/a]. Arlene Galway is born [ST 7]. Qixhu Zhiming is born, with Pelleter's syndrome [TOS #71]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Menk becomes warp capable and is admitted into the Federation [STSC]. July [reference stardate 1/8407] The D-4A "D'ama" ("Predator") class cruiser enters service in the Klingon Fleet. The predecessor of the famed D-7 class, it pioneers the command- pod-forward design which will later become the standard for most modern Klingon warships. This class will see extensive action in the Demon War [FASA]. Additionally, design work begins on a new Klingon strike cruiser that would dispense with a back-up fusion reactor and be considerably smaller with an emphasis on short-range speed and striking power rather than on long-range cruising. The resulting cruiser will eventually be the D6. Concurrently, design work begins on a long-range cruiser variant to be known as the D7 [Inet3]. [Y 125] The Fourth Gorn-Romulan War ends. The Gorns have gained some territory. The Lyrans attack the Kzinti with part of their fleet, taking advantage of the concurrent Klingo-Kzinti War. This is the Third Lyran-Kzinti War. The personal signature masker becomes available to prime teams. ATG (Active Terminal Guidance) is developed by the Federation for drones. Technology is delivered to the Kzintis. The Orion OFT and modern base station are in service. The Lyran tugs "Puma" and "Cougar" with Cargo and Troop Transport pallets enter service. The Tholian scout and Kzinti strike cruiser also enter service along with the Federation's light survey cruiser and commando cruiser. The light survey cruiser (CLS) U.S.S. "Viking" (NCC-962) was a conversion from the "Texas" class old light cruiser (CL) U.S.S. "Sinai" (NCC-912), as was the U.S.S. "Voyager" (NCC-974) having originally been the U.S.S. "Alaska" (NCC-924). The "Arch Aurora" class large energy flux freighter, and small armed freighters enter service with the Argonians. The "Free Trooper," a variant of the "Free Trader," enters service among all races, relieving fleet tugs of the necessity of transporting troops. The Federation commando cruiser (an old light cruiser conversion), Klingon D6G commando cruiser and the Gorn commando transport (a light cruiser variant) all enter service this year [SFB]. October Star Fleet's Ship Specifications Review Board convenes at Fleet Headquarters to discuss the possibility of constructing a successor to the "Valley Forge" class, a 'supercruiser' with extended range and capabilities. Star Fleet Command issues directives for the development of two new classes of heavy cruiser. The first, to be called "Constitution" ("Bonhomme Richard" class, presumably) to use the new SSWR-XV reactor. The second heavy cruiser class is the "Pyotr Velikiy" (NX-1670) to be built according to Andorian design principles, around the new SSWR-XIIIB reactor based upon the SSWR-XIIIA already in development for the "Valley Forge" class [Inet3]. In the "Mirror" universe, Daran V becomes the 550th planet to be seized by the empire [TBoT #14]. 2237 At Wolf 359 the famous combined fleet exercises takes place. The offensive Blue Team, which includes 4 "Siegfried" class dreadnoughts ("Siegfried" NCC-1589, "Hercules" NCC-1595, "Lysander" NCC-1593, and "Perseus" NCC-1592) and 3 "Belleau Wood" assault cruisers ("Clavius" NCC-1550, "Vera Cruz" NCC-1548, and "Hellas Planitia" 1549) achieves its objective of landing troops by shuttlecraft on the system's 4th planet against the defending Red Team, comprising mostly "Valley Forge" and "Paris" class ships. The post-exercise analysis determines that "Siegfried" class ships are effective shock weapons against targets of limited maneuverability, such as space stations, surface installations, and ships defending a planet or comprising a large formation, or when they are protected by escorts and destroyers [GEC V9N5]. Montgomery Scott earns extra money by fixing malfunctioning land and sea vessels offered to him in his after-school hours. His first love is Maureen Ryan, a classmate in secondary school [TBoT #5]. [Y 126] The Klingon E4G commando escort enters service [SFB]. Work on the D7 long-range cruiser is suspended in the Klingon Empire so that all shipyard capacity can be devoted to the D6 strike cruiser [Inet3]. Scott constructs 7 separate field generators to simulate the Klingon multiship field system and disproves the Perera Theory that photon torpedoes would detonate when placed at the junction points. It is called the Aberdeen Solution and later published in 'The Encyclopedia of Engineering Development and Design' [TOS #47]. Montgomery Scott ships out as a crewman aboard a private prospecting vessel, and is soon promoted to Assistant Engineer [EOM]. Kevin Thomas Riley is born on Earth [GN 5, GN 10, TOS #73]. Production ends on the Type III General Purpose transorbital and interplanetary aerodynamic Shuttles. Uprated, these craft will serve until the late 2250s [Inet5]. Christine Chapel is born in North America on Earth, the daughter of Lauren and Patterson Chapel [SsC]. Latium, an immune system chemical, is synthesized [TOS #38]. The last of the original "Sherman" (NCC-G145) series cargo vessels are commissioned [FRS]. The Gorn "Triceratops" class heavy cruiser enters service. A warp 5.8 capacity vessel with a crew of 255 and ordnance of 8 x-ray lasers, the "Triceratops" is the predecessor of the "Megalosaur" class. They will be converted to research cruisers [Inet5]. [reference stardate 1/85] "University" class spacefaring schools are decommissioned [SFC]. Daniel Latham meets Helen [TOS #100]. Kelvar Garth is the leading graduate of the Star Fleet Academy and will rise to become the leading Star Fleet tactician and military expert during the Four Years War. He will be promoted to the rank of Fleet Captain after the Four Years War and replace Christopher Pike as being in charge of "Constitution" class vessels. Later he will receive command of the U.S.S. "Lexington" (NCC-1703) and while serving as a diplomatic represent- ative of the U.F.P. to the planet Antos IV, will be burned and disfigured by an exploding power plant on the planet's surface. Garth is taught the secret of molecular metamorphosis by the Antosians allowing him to alter his form. The accident accelerates Garth's mental collapse resulting in paranoia and megalomania which almost causes the destruction of the Antosian people when Garth attempts to use the "Lexington's" firepower to destroy his benefactors. By 2263 he will be committed to Elba II [FASA, WGD]. Note that in an alternate account, Garth will be commanding the U.S.S. "Heisenberg" and become disfigured during a transporter accident while beaming down to Antos IV. The Antosians Hala-Jyusa and Heje Illuss heal him, teaching him the secret of shape-shifting, and unleashing madness. Captain Garth blames the Antosians, and disintegrates his First Officer Liang Jin and his Second Officer with his phaser aboard the "Heisenberg" [TOS #99]. The Type 1 F-2 "Narvasam Stelas" ("Nestar") class repair facility enters service in the Romulan Empire [FASA]. The Cartographic Standards Act becomes law [NWNC]. September [reference stardate 1/7109] Physicist Richard Daystrom shares a Nobel Prize with William Abramson for their revolutionary computer theory with Duotronics, which processes information concerning every atom in the galaxy. Daystrom's later pioneering work in Duotronics will later be supplemented by various Cygnian researchers [FASA, SFC]. The Binaries, a Vulcan political group, will oppose the introduction of Duotronic computer circuitry [GN 26]. [Y 127] In the U.F.P. the "Blake" class frigate and the police cutter enter service. The Klingon G2 police cruiser, Kzinti scout frigate and light commando cruiser, Gorn destroyer commando transport, and Orion CR also enter service. The Klingons copy ATG technology from captured Kzinti drones. The Argonian "Typhoon" class command cruiser also enters service [SFB]. The last of the "Equality" (NCC-F1500) series freighters is commissioned, and the first of the "Justice" (NCC-F1700) series freighters is commis- sioned [FRS]. 2238 The construction of a large, inexpensive class of mid-sized starships is proposed to patrol U.F.P. space in sectors adjoining the Romulan Neutral Zone and in other volatile areas. As a result, the "Detroyat" class starship "Resolution" (NCC-1101) is used as a testbed for what will eventually become the "Surya" class of frigates [AES]. The Theoretical Propulsions Dynamics labs send a functional test warp core for fitting and alignment in the bare chassis of the "Akula" prototype. The chassis latching system passes Review 1. By the end of the year the spaceframe will be 87% completed [Inet11]. The Romulans begin production on the "Barn Owl" class light cruiser [Inet5]. Bill Skaerbaek is born around this time [TOS #93]. The initial planetary survey of Vendor IX is carried out by the "Farragut" (NCC-1702). Chris Pike discovers and apprehends a Vendorian in the form of a fellow crewman. He will be promoted two grades to full Lieutenant and assigned as Navigation Officer to the scout "Hermes" (NCC-585) [EOM]. The planet Zerkalo, a Class L planet orbiting Gyre's Star, is first settled by Tellarites. It will also be colonized by Humans, Vulcans, Kalars, Derevos, Tiburons, Andorians, Zhuiks, Saurians, and members of 9 other races. No single species will dominate the population, estimated at 12 million in 2370 [TNG #42]. Wrigley's Pleasure Planet is founded [STM]. The last of the "Liberty" (NCC-F1600) series freighters is commissioned [FRS]. Amelinda Lukarian is born [GN 1]. During a cloned-Berenstein revival of 'West Side Story' on Alphacent, the composer's clone, gone insane from unnoticed single-bit DNA errors, fires a phaser into the audience in his outrage at having been revived. In 2367, Commander Riker and Lt. Worf will re-create this spectacle in the "Enterprise's" holodeck [GN 15]. A "Belleau Wood" class assault transport is involved in a planetary evacuation or relief operation of the New Venice colony [GEC V9N5]. 30 May The U.S.S. "Republic" (NCC-1371) is reclassified as a heavy cruiser training ship [SotF]. June [reference stardate 1/7206] Richard Daystrom's revolutionary theory on computer information processing, combined with William E. Abramson's transtater physics, results in the design of the first practical, portable universal translator. By 2260, the most sophisticated model will be the Hayden- Elgin model which will take the form of a cylindrical hand-held unit [FASA, TCT #1]. Montgomery Scott is hired as an Impulse Engineer by the Rigel Tri- Planetary Shipping Lines. He will work four years aboard interplanetary liners and cargo vessels [EOM]. Probably during this period, Scott serves aboard a ship ferrying miners to the newly-established Rigel XII colony. During the voyage, Scott becomes acquainted with mining equipment [SCE #17]. The descendants of a Betelgeuse sleeper ship launched from Earth in the mid-21st Century are found on Henson's World. Degenerated to a primitive culture without any memory or records of their origins from Earth, it is finally ruled that they are to be left alone [TNG #57]. The inhabitants of Altair IV and VI reacquire spaceflight and begin mining the asteroid belt and Altair III. Interplanetary civil war breaks out yet again in this system [LOR, AT]. The methods the Star Fleet Medical Corps uses to approve new drugs and medical techniques are updated--but will not be updated again in at least another 25 years [TOS #64]. At a high school social in Georgia, Leonard McCoy meets his future wife, Jocelyn, and Clayton Treadway. They dance and a fight erupts. Jocelyn goes home with McCoy, the new boy in town [GN 14]. Sybok comes to live with Spock in Sarek's household, on Vulcan [ST V]. Janice Rand is born [GN 1]. Cynthia McPhillips is born [TOS #33]. Jenny Hogan is born [TOS #54]. [reference stardate 1/86] Dilithium crystals are integrated into a new generation of engines capable of greater velocity, range, and thrust. The "Sawyer" class scouts are the first ships to incorporate these engines--fourth generation warp drive, the ships have complements of 30. The design of the "Sawyer" class is based upon the "Atlas" series tug (of which some 117 saw service), the first of the warp-driven heavy transport tugs [SFC, STD2]. Thomas Oromon of Izar enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. The Type 2 CS-2 "Verelan Vastarum" ("Graceful Flyer") class courier enters service in the Romulan Empire [FASA]. [Y 128] Hydran civil wars end as Prince S'Lentha abdicates in favor of his grand- son. Although underage, all of the boy-king's regents are heads of guild houses. The Hydran "lost colonies" begin preparations for the restoration of the Kingdom. Technology is acquired from unknown foreign sources, later said to be Kzinti or perhaps Orion. The great 22nd century journalist Fod N. Berry suggests that the Orions are operating under a contract with the Federation G.I.A. The First AFR-POT (Argonian First Republic-Plasma Occupied Territory) War erupts on the Far Side of galaxy. The Kzinti commando frigate enters service [SFB]. October [reference stardate 1/8610] The Romulan cloaking device is perfected and is used successfully in ves- sels on the Klingon border. The Klingons quickly encounter them [FASA]. November Star Fleet, seeking to procure a large number of medium-sized starships to patrol borderspace areas, proposes the construction of the "Surya" class frigate. This definitive mission profile will be later assigned to the "Agilis" class perimeter action ships. However, the current design crit- eria proposed by the Bureau of Spacecraft design is a class of simple, easy to maintain, and inexpensive to operate ships. Originally 72 "Surya" class frigates are proposed [SotF]. [reference stardate 1/8611] The "K't'agga" ("Painbringer") D-7A class Klingon battle cruiser is intro- duced into the Klingon fleet [FASA]. [Y 129] The Orion "Viking" commando ship enters service [SFB]. December Less than 2 years in development, the "Pyotr Velikiy" (NX-1670) is flight tested at warp speeds with temporary Merlin II nacelles [Inet3]. 2239 The SSWR-XV reactor undergoes bench testing at Hellas Planitia [Inet3]. The saucer section separation latches pass Review 2 on the "Akula" prototype. Computer cores arrive and are fitted to the "Akula" and the propulsion dynamics labs deliver a fully functional warp core for testing [Inet11]. The Federation outpost at Calev IV is attacked by 6 D5 cruisers. It is the first known operational use of a cloaking device developed by the Klingons: a cloaking system requiring a complex interplay of several different types of emission-dampers and sensor-countermeasure generators. Not a true cloak, and a failure, the Klingons will not have true cloaking until they obtain one from the Romulans in exchange for matter/antimatter reactor technology in the 2260s [Inet3]. 11 March The U.S.S. "Resolution" (NCC-1101) "Detroyat" class heavy destroyer is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth to serve as the testbed ship for the forthcoming "Surya" class frigates [SotF]. March [reference stardate 1/8703] The Demon War ends with a whimper instead of a bang. A state of prolonged but stalemated hostility exists between the two races, with no end in sight. It is almost three years before the Klingon military presence along the borders with the U.F.P. and the Romulan Star Empire is back to its pre-war strength, though the Demon War did see the introduction of several new ship designs [FASA]. April [reference stardate 1/8704] The Mark I "Anton" class cruiser is commissioned with a crew of 290 and warp 9 capacity [FASA]. The main SSWR-XIIIB matter/antimatter reactor arrives from Hellas Planitia and is installed in the secondary hull of the "Pyotr Velikiy" [Inet3]. [Y 130] The Free Prospector, Armed Prospecting Ship, and Prospecting Platform are in service amongst the galactic races. All races begin upgrading base stations to battle stations or constructing the latter. The Kzinti, Gorns, Lyrans, Federation, and Klingons deploy Q-ships on both large and small freighter hulls to discourage piracy and convoy raiding. The Gorn tug, Cargo pod, Troop Transport pod, and Starliner pod are also in service, as well as the Kzinti tug-T, Cargo, Troop Transport, Self-Defense pod, and police frigate. The Federation "Bowie" class scout enters service, as does the Argonian "Blizzard" class scout, and the Tholian web caster equipped battle stations become operational. The Klingons launch their G2C (police leader on a G2 gunboat hull) and G4 (Klingon Internal Security Forces Police Flagship on an E4 escort hull) vessels. The tricorder and Mark IV universal translator become available to prime teams [SFB]. The last of the "Linda" (NCC-G149) series cargo drones is commissioned, and the "Susan" (NCC-G150) cargo drone is commissioned [FRS]. Aurelia (Xi Herculis) becomes the 23rd U.F.P. member--the first avian race ever encountered by the U.F.P. [STM, TNG #21]. The "Yorkshire," commanded by Captain Rodriguez, finds the primary hull of the "Endeavor" (formerly commanded by Captain Shannon) adrift in the Donatu system, the victim of two Klingon battle cruisers. Klingon Commander Maarcs on board the "Endeavor's" hull begins ejecting surviving Star Fleet crewmen through the airlock in an attempt to bait the "Yorkshire." Trying to retrieve them via transporter, the "Yorkshire's" bridge module is obliterated and Lt. Commander Robert H. Justman takes command from the auxiliary control room. Before both fleets' arrival, Admiral William M. Jefferies of the U.S.S. "Constitution" (NX-1701?) lends relief, with only 5 survivors beamed off of the "Endeavor." The forthcoming battle will be long with many sacrifices including the "Constitution" going from a prototype to a badly damaged hulk [EV #1, EV #2]. The Battle of Donatu V is fought. General Korrgar, the commander in chief of the Klingon forces, is defeated by Captain Rollin Bannock of the U.S.S. "Excalibur" (NCC-1705). Cursing his inability to improvise on the field of battle, attributing it to the rigid principles he had been taught by his military elders, Korrgar self-destructs his ship and crew. Captain Bannock's strategy will be considered one of the most brilliant gambits in modern military history, and one of James Kirk's heroes. Bannock will later be responsible for convincing the Axanarri to sign a treaty with the Federation. A 3-meter high gray marble spire will be erected in San Francisco dedicated to those who had perished in the Battle of Donatu V. Some 200 names are inscribed on it [TT, STM, TOS #85, TOS #87, NWNC]. Open hostilities over mining rights break out between Terran colonies on the 5th and 6th planets of the Ptomaine system. The planets had been colonized by rival corporations, which now sought to exploit the mineral wealth of the asteroid belt separating the planets. The U.S.S. "Aelita" (NCC-1480, "Valley Forge" class) is forced to destroy several armed transports of the Pandora Corporation when they refuse to break off an attack on an asteroid processing facility owned by the Grimaldi/Shasta Group [GEC V9N4]. Commander George Kirk serves as Security Chief on Starbase 2 [GN 3]. Helen H. Gordon is born in the Martian Colonies [TOS #53]. Renna Auk-rex is born [TOS #61]. "Siegfried" class dreadnoughts are used at Lisyk VIII to overwhelm planetary deflector shields through concentrated orbital bombardment [GEC V9N5]. Rachel Lanz is born [TOS #27]. Morgan "Bulldog" Bateson is born [GN 29]. Jones is born on Mars [GN 48]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. The "Lowell" class scouts are decommissioned [SFC]. [Y 131] The Near Side Krebiz break all treaties, declare neutrality, and begin to refit their old-style cruisers. The Krebiz expand their borders to include other portions of the neutral zone between the Klingons and the Kzinti. The Third Klingo-Kzinti War ends, with inconclusive results. The Federation commercial starliner "Celestial Queen," with numerous dignitaries aboard, is boarded by Orion pirates. The Highlanders prime team, under the command of Sheroc Kelleret, liberates the starliner with no civilian fatalities [SFB]. October Reactors are on line and supplying primary power to the "Akula" prototype. The computer system is operating at 64% of maximum and the system is expected to become self aware within the year. Primary testing begins on the warp core, the star drive section near completion, and the bridge module is attached to the primary hull. For 6 ships of the class, master chassis are completed [Inet11]. The first of the "Fraternity" (NCC-F1800) series freighters is commis- sioned [FRS]. [reference stardate 1/87] The Type 3 S-3 "Ravastal" ("Free Flight") class scout enters service in the Romulan Empire [FASA]. In the "Mirror" universe, Memory Alpha is established as the empire's central storage complex for all military intelligence, most of which is stolen from vanquished worlds [TBoT #14]. 2240, January [reference stardate 1/8801] The "Larson" (NCC-4300) class destroyers enter service, including the U.S.S. "Midway" (NCC-4301), named for military leaders and battles of Terran origin. The only exception being the U.S.S. "Thelenth" (NCC-4305), named after an Andorian admiral who defeated the Klingons in a pitched battle at Donovan's Star at the cost of his own ship and crew. The class vessel is named after Admiral William G. Larson, hero of the battle at Gamma Hydra during the Romulan War. These Mk I "Larson" destroyers are armed with lasers and accelerator cannon and have crews of 195 and warp 9 capacity. They will eventually number a total of 162 ves- sels (NCC-4300-NCC-4475) [FASA]. The computer system of the "Akula" prototype is operating at 75% of maximum, with the system expected to become self aware within the year. Primary testing continues on the warp core, the nacelles and bridge module are attached to the primary hull, and 10 master chassis are now completed [Inet11]. The last of the UESPA-contracted "Orlando" class transports are produced [STD2]. The SLM-7R-700 light commercial vessel is introduced [Inet5]. The Romulan "Barn Owl" class light cruiser enters service. The first Romulan vessel to be equipped with a cloaking device, the "Barn Owl" is armed with 4 lasers and a plasma stream projector. It carries a crew of 70-125, possesses warp 5.8 capacity (powered by a fusion warp core, as the Romulans are still unable to construct a matter/antimatter warp core that meets their standards for reliability and safety) and resembles the forthcoming "Bird of Prey" ("Empire") class cruiser [Inet5]. February [reference stardate 1/8802] The U.S.S. "Coral Sea" (NCC-4302) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. March [reference stardate 1/8803] The U.S.S. "Tannenberg" (NCC-4303) and U.S.S. "Trafalgar" (NCC-4304) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers enter service [FASA]. 05 April [reference stardate 1/8804.05] The Amalgamation of Federation Scientists is created [FASA]. April [reference stardate 1/8804] The Mark I "Nelson" class scout enters service with warp 10 capacity and a crew of 176. Similar in design to the "Hermes" class, the primary mission of the "Nelson" is to explore and map uncharted areas of space, to ob- serve new civilizations and cultures, and, in some cases, to make initial contact. This will make the "Nelson" class responsible for more contacts with alien cultures than any other vessel class in Star Fleet. This original configuration has the "Nelson" class outfitted with two forward- firing only, medium-power lasers, and a single transducer shield generator [FASA]. 16 April NCC-1850 through NCC-1921 are originally classified as frigates, to form the forthcoming "Surya" class [SotF]. April [reference stardate 1/8804] The U.S.S. "Thelenth" (NCC-4305) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. April The 514th "Independence" class freighter is commissioned, comprising ships in the 6 different series [FRS]. May [reference stardate 1/8805] The D-16A "Kl'sarza" ("Swiftwind") class destroyer enters service in the Klingon fleet [FASA]. [reference stardate 1/88] The Type 1 "Vadaso Stelri" ("Glider in the Stars") V-1 class cruiser enters service in the Romulan Star Empire. This warp 8 capacity cruiser employed in the exploratory service, carries a crew of 135 and is quickly found to be unsuitable due to cramped quarters and work areas. However, some 70 ships of this Type 1 configuration will be constructed [FASA]. Evan Pardonnet is born [TOS #89]. Aidan Burgess is born [TLE #1]. 06 June The procurement office cancels its order for 100 additional "Fraternity" (NCC-F1800) series transport/freighters after the delivery of only 14. In several years after the outbreak of the Four Years Wars this decision will quickly be seen as a major mistake [FRS]. June [reference stardate 1/8806] The Mark I "Liberty" class freighters enter service with warp 9 capacity (unloaded) and crews of 70. During the Four Years War they will be used extensively to carry supplies into forward areas. For such missions they will be armed to help in protecting the convoys from Klingon ambush, but their light weapons are of little use against the sophisticated Klingon weaponry [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Waterloo" (NCC-4306) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. Daniel Latham marries Helen [TOS #100]. [reference stardate 1/88] The Type 1 V-1 "Vastagor Lattam" ("Death Talon") class destroyer enters service in the Romulan Empire [FASA]. 07 July [reference stardate 1/8807.7] Ggramphud Histo-Cryogenics, Inc. is founded on Tellar, dedicated to research concerning cryogenic techniques for life prolongation [FASA]. After installation of additional conduit shielding, the "Pyotr Velikiy" begins full-up flight-testing [Inet3]. July [reference stardate 1/8807] The Mark I "Larson" class destroyers "Borodino" (NCC-4307), "Austerlitz" (NCC-4308), and "Normandy" (NCC-4309) enter service [FASA]. August [reference stardate 1/8808] The K-17A "Z'mortama" ("Death Stalker") class scout enters service in the Klingon fleet [FASA]. The Klingons also launch the D4 "R'otha" class battle cruiser from the Kalet Imperial Yards. Based on the older D-series ships, the "R'otha" class is the largest of their time (407 meters in length) with warp 8 capacity and carrying a ship's complement of 170. 23 ships will comprise this class [Inet9]. Korax is born in the Klingon Empire [TOS #25]. Ramon Ortega is born on Nova Empyrea [TOS #72]. 02 September [reference stardate 1/8809.2] Animation Ultragraphics is formed in Arrival, Tellar by Jason d'Andrew of Terra and Arrv Delepphid of Tellar. It will become a leader in vid-cart and tri-dimensional broadcasting technology as system-wide entertainment media [FASA]. Leonard McCoy receives his doctorate at the University of Georgia and John Hopkins after receiving medical training as a general practitioner. As a premed student, McCoy took Dr. Angelina Mola's course 'Medicine on the Cutting Edge--Practicing in Space' which first introduced McCoy to the idea of joining Star Fleet [EOM, TOS #73]. September Sabre nacelles, delayed because of impurities causing microfractures in their large warp coils, are finally attached to the "Pyotr Velikiy" [Inet3]. Marina Franz is born [TOS #70]. Roy John Moss signs aboard the pirate vessel "Shark" with his father "Big Rex" Ross. The ship utilizes Roy Moss's sophisticated deflector shield system to remain within the Blue Zone of the Rosette Nebula, in the vicinity of Orion and the Faramond systems, and hijack passing spacecraft. One of their first pirated ships contains relics from the Faramond system and Roy Ross begins to translate the symbols and learn of the ancient technology. The U.F.P. will shortly establish a dome and archeological site [GN 12]. October [reference stardate 1/8810] The U.S.S. "Marathon" (NCC-4310) and "Pharsalus" (NCC-4311) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers enter service [FASA]. Dr. Tristan Adams revolutionizes asylums [DMd]. Anitra M. Lanter is born [TOS #30]. Commander George Kirk sees the starship "Enterprise" for the last time prior to the Faramond spacejacking incident [GN 12]. [Y 132] The first Orion heavy cruiser is sighted. Hydran agents begin infil- trating the Klingon-occupied planets of the Kingdom. The Argonian "Whirlwind" class light commando cruiser, and "Whirlwind" class light scout enter service. The Indirigan scout, a variant of their light cruiser, enters service [SFB]. Rumors begin to surface from Hellas Planitia in regards to the development of the SSWR-XV reactor project [Inet3]. The "Alana" cargo drones (NCC-G151 and NCC-G152) are commissioned [FRS]. In the Romulan Star Empire, production begins on the "Sparrow" class light general purpose shuttlecraft. Unarmed, with warp 1.5 capacity, this craft can carry up to 5 [Inet5]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. In the "Mirror" universe: Governor Kodos reappears, now thoroughly unhinged, driven mad by his obsessive distrust of all Olympian descend- ants. He begins a mass execution of these "monsters." By the time imperial troops arrive to stop him, some five thousand men, women, and children lie dead [TBoT #14]. 2241 Primary hull work is completed on the "Akula." Habitat modules are attached and the bridge unit is brought to functional status. With the chassis completed, Star Fleet pushes forward to Phase II and construction begins on 20 ships [Inet11]. Kran is promoted to Captain in the Klingon Empire. He will command the "D'K Tahg" [EV #2]. February [reference stardate 1/8902] The Z-4B "Zha Mortas" ("Deathgame") defense outpost enters service in Klingon space [FASA]. Tegan Welch and Bonnie Harrow are born about this time [TOS #93]. A bottle of Chateau Picard of this period's vintage will be served to Kirk and McCoy in 2259 at Velluto's on Earth [TOS #87]. Kodos the Executioner murders half the population of Tarsus IV. While visiting relatives there, James Kirk becomes one of the few witnesses and saves the life of young Kevin Riley [CK, EOM, TOS #54, GN 10, TOS #73]. In New Haven city on Tarsus IV, Kirk runs from Kodos--into Sarek. Sarek mind-melds with young Kirk, erasing his memory of the encounter. Sarek rescues Kodos and the other Symmetrists will provide him with a new identity (Anton Karidian). A body burned beyond recognition will be recovered and presumed to be that of Kodos the Executioner. The Tarsus IV disaster was secretly a test run for the Symmetrists' virogen plague [GN 26, CK]. In the "Mirror" universe, young James Kirk forms a gang, takes over the warehouses, and kills Governor Kodos [GN 32]. Assault shuttle troops are landed by "Belleau Wood" class transport on Dantooine [GEC V9N5]. The U.S.S. "Dierdre" (NCC-F1302) freighter, commanded by Captain Naranjit "Randy" Singh, is the first ship to arrive at the Tarsus IV colony with supplies. The ship is an unsanctioned relief mission undertaken by Earth Forces. All shipping lines had previously been closed by Star Fleet with the construction of Romulan outposts at the outer boundaries of the Neutral Zone [TOS #26, GN 26]. Several ships dispatched by Star Fleet to assist the colony are led by the U.S.S. "Imanol" (NCC-1497) "Barazi" class cruiser [Inet4]. March [reference stardate 1/8903] THe Mark I "Larson" class destroyers "Poitiers" (NCC-4313) and "Agincourt" (NCC-4314) enter service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Pyotr Velikiy" (NCC-1670) class heavy cruiser is commissioned above San Francisco. This heavy cruiser class has a ship's complement of 500 and ordnance (presumably after upgrades) consisting of 12 phaser turrets in twin mounts and 2 torpedo tubes. Warp capacity is 8.3. The "Pyotr Velikiy" class will consist of 20 ships (NCC-1670-NCC-1689). The U.S.S. "Pyotr Velikiy" will prove itself to be an extremely capable and reliable vessel, undertaking a survey mission beyond the Hammadi-Burke Hollow, an area of dense interstellar matter impenetrable to long-distance sensors. On this mission, 15 star systems will be charted and successful first contacts will be made with two neighboring, newly warp-capable races, the Laag and Konnir [Inet3]. Nick Jacob Keller is born in Thorn Bluff, New Mexico on Earth during this period [TOS #94]. After three years of excellent reports aboard the U.S.S. "Hermes" (NCC- 585), Christopher Pike is promoted to Lt. Commander at the captain's recommendation and transferred to the destroyer U.S.S. "Darius" (NCC-502) as Chief Navigator [EOM]. June [reference stardate 1/8906] The U.S.S. "Blenheim" (NCC-4315) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. According to Robert Fox, thousands of lives will be lost over the next 20 years in Star Cluster NGC 321 (Eminiar) due to lack of a treaty port [TA]. July An emergency review of the Hellas Planitia SSWR-XVC reactor project by the Federation General Accounting Office reveals that certification tests at several development milestones had been partially or completely falsified to give the erroneous impression that development of the reactor was proceeding according to schedule. By this time, the reactor should have already been undergoing high-stress endurance testing but it has not yet even been run at 75% of full power. Problems with the reactor are numerous; perhaps the most severe being surges and drops during reactor step-up and step-down, and the development of retrograde eddies in the plasma swirl chamber [Inet3]. Dr. Leonard McCoy marries Honey [EOM]. The famed Klingon D6 cruiser enters service in the Klingon Empire, some 30 cruisers constructed at 3 Klingon naval yards, each controlled by a different Great House. It is a radical change from the preceding D5 class both internally and externally, with all ship systems designed to provide extremely high levels of performance with little regard for long-term reliability. To reduce weight, the D6 carries 1 compact 3rd generation M/AM reactor of completely Klingon design powering relatively large nacelles (yielding a maximum speed of warp 6.7), and 1 small fusion reactor to power the impulse drive, shielding, and beam weaponry. The D6 carries a ship's complement of 250 and 85 ships will comprise this class. Rather than immediately putting the D6 into action against the Federation, the Klingons choose to test the new cruiser against the Romulans at a point far from Star Fleet surveillance [Inet3]... The first "Helena" class cruisers are commissioned. Almost the equal of the "Constitution" class heavy cruisers, the class will total 9 vessels which will serve first as explorers, then as patrol ships, and finally as trainers and cargo vessels throughout the 23rd Century [Inet4]. Reenie and Vernon are born [TOS #75]. August [reference stardate 1/8908] The U.S.S. "Torgau" (NCC-4316) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. A taskforce of 9 D6 cruisers converges from 3 directions on the Romulan colony world of T'lach Kor. Working in 3-ship teams, the Klingons quickly dispatch 4 Romulan "Capsize" class cruisers after decloaking and firing plasma cannons at close range. The Klingons bombard the surface with atomic weaponry to excavate deeply buried command centers and bunkers. None of the 500 Romulan colonists and defenders survive the attack. The Klingons lose one cruiser while another is severely damaged. Several days later, after a rendezvous and replenishment/repair, the Klingon taskforce sets course for Motak Fal'tir, 5 light years deeper within Romulan space. The planet falls to the Klingons with the loss of an additional 900 Romulan lives [Inet3]. Dr. McCoy sees golden Aspin trees on Earth in the high Uintas of the West [TOS #26]. The production delay of the SSWR-XV reactor starts Admiral Shrelev IV and the Andorian government to quietly begin campaigning for the early production of additional "Pyotr Velikiy" class heavy cruisers [Inet3]. September [reference stardate 1/8909] The K-3A "Kalath" class gunboat enters service in the Klingon fleet. The U.S.S. "Eylau" (NCC-4317) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service in Star Fleet [FASA]. 19 September (stardate 1290.7) Pavel Andreievich Chekov is born in Pushkino, U.S.S.R., Earth. He is the son of Larisa Irinovna and Andrei Dimitrievich Chekov [EOM, SsC]. The Raven species is first revealed to the U.F.P. from a survivor of a wrecked cargo freighter [TOS #34]. Hikaru Sulu and his family move from San Francisco, Earth to Ishikawa, Ganjitsu (Shinpai), a planet on the U.F.P.-Klingon border [GN 1, ST V]. Lenore Karidian is born [CK]. October [reference stardate 1/8910] The U.S.S. "Cre'cy" (NCC-4312), "Leyte" (NCC-4319), and "Leipzig" (NCC- 4320) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers enter service [FASA]. Commodore Yang begins to ensure that the threads of communication between the Romulan Empire and the U.F.P., in the form of neutral traders and automated intelligence sensing, remain unbroken [TOS #10]. Lt. Commander Data, in 2369, will also note that records from the early 23rd Century refer to several cultures which not only survived but pros- pered under Romulan stewardship [TNG #35]. Tina Lawton is born [ST 1, CX]. Teresa McNair is born [TOS #11]. 15 November The 72 proposed ships to comprise the "Surya" class frigates is reduced to 28 vessels. Two months before construction begins, 11 additional ships will be authorized [SotF]. [reference stardate 1/89] The "Eagle" class starliner, using dilithium (fourth generation) warp engines, expands the range of Federation tourism--each ship with a comple- ment of 1,000 [SFC]. [Y 133] The Gatling Phaser and Fusion Beams are developed by the Hydrans. The Mark II Mini Back Pack Computer (MBPC) becomes available to prime teams. The Kzinti deploy their first drone bombardment cruiser [SFB]. 01 December [reference stardate 1/8912.1] Survivors Corporation is founded in Tycho City, Deneva originally as a family project to provide affordable emergency/casualty insurance to veterans of the Four Years War and to their families [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Resolution" (NCC-1101) heavy destroyer, drydocked for testbed vessel upgrading, has her naval contruction contract number changed to 1877--as opposed to the originally authorized NCC-1850--to place her at the end of the procurement list [SotF]. Montgomery Scott graduates from the Academy in the class of 2241 with Garth Flanagan [TOS #74]. 2242, 14 January The final number of "Surya" class vessels authorized (39) is approved, as well as her hull numbers (NCC-1850-NCC-1888) [SotF]. Carol Marcus is born [GN 41]. Cygnet XIV becomes the 24th U.F.P. member [STM]. Joanna McCoy is born [EOM, TOS #28]. Star Fleet is deeply involved in choosing a heavy cruiser design that will represent Federation interests across known space. The contenders are narrowed down to the "Constitution" and "Neihardt" classes. The "Constitution" is adopted, being almost 30% cheaper to fabricate than "Neihardt" class components. Only 3 ships comprise this class [Inet4]. February [reference stardate 1/9002] The U.S.S. "Buena Vista" (NCC-4322) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. After 5 months of operations penetrating Romulan space with D6 cruisers, the Klingons capture 8 more star systems controlled by Romulans. By the time the offensive is suspended in favor of operations against the U.F.P., the Klingons will have reclaimed some 700 cubic light years of Romulan space [Inet3]. James Kirk strains his parents' marriage on Earth [GN 12]. The main city on Prestor V is built by Klingon engineers [GN 20]. 19 March The U.S.S. "Surya" (NCC-1850) prototype frigate is laid down at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., New London, England, Earth [SotF]. Having interned at Atlanta General for two years, Dr. McCoy will continue as a staff physician for three additional years [EOM]. Day 3, 4th week of Tasmeen On Vulcan, Sered advocates Vulcan's withdrawal from the Federation at Sarek's estate [GN 28]. Day 6, 7th week of Tasmeen On Vulcan, at Mount Seleya, Spock meets David Rabin and his mother Star Fleet Captain Nechama Rabin, Captain of the U.S.S. "Farragut" (NCC-1702). At age 17, Spock's ceremony of adulthood is interrupted by Sered and a team of "exiled cousins" (Romulans!) who involve David Rabin and Spock in a hostage situation at the Womb of Fire. Note that after this massacre at Mount Seleya, T'Pau will turn down a seat on the Federation council rather than reveal who the intruders had been [GN 28, AT]. Day 6, 8th week of Tasmeen Spock and Rabin alone in Vulcan's desert, free the hostages. Spock kills one of the Vulcans, his first taking of sapient life. Sered, quite deranged and insane, escapes. David Rabin helps Spock decide on his decision to join Star Fleet [GN 28]. Day 21, 10th week of Tasmeen Spock's ceremony of adulthood is carried out without interruption. T'Pau presents Spock with a ceremonial sword. Captain Rabin congratulates Spock on his choice to enter Star Fleet Academy and agrees to sponsor him. Spock informs his parents of his choice, and notifies the Science Academy that he has declined their offer of admission [GN 28]. Spock follows through with his decision to enroll in the Star Fleet Academy. According to some sources, Spock will be the first Vulcan to ever enter Star Fleet [EOM, TOS #75, TOS #79]. April [reference stardate 1/9004] The U.S.S. "Garbo" (NCC-4323) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters ser- vice [FASA]. The last of the Orions depart Grex, and peace settles between the Kozhu and Vragax natives. Commander George Kirk is assigned to this world along with Antonio Giotto [JG #3]. Montgomery Scott becomes an engineer for Star Fleet [TNG 230]. Anne Gauvreau enters the Star Fleet Academy. During her 21 years in Star Fleet, she will serve as Executive Officer aboard the U.S.S. "Yorktown" (NCC-1704) under Captain Matthew Decker before his transfer to the "Constellation" (NCC-1017). Offered command of the science vessel "Hawking," Gauvreau will reject the promotion, wanting to command a "Constitution" class starship, and eventually resign from Star Fleet [GN 7]. May [reference stardate 1/9005] The U.S.S. "Gettysburg" (NCC-4324) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. With the exception of NCC-1877 (the U.S.S. "Resolution" heavy destroyer of the "Detroyat" class) the "Avenger" class is originally authorized as frigates. Their classification will change and their construction will be delayed [SotF]. Marita Llorente is born [GN 7]. The U.S.S. "Wells" inexplicably travels through time as it returns from a three-year mission in only 33 solar days. Commodore Gregory Tree of Star- base 20 logs the report [SFC]. June [reference stardate 1/9006] The U.S.S. "Castinian" (NCC-4325) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. Surelox Systems upgrades its original Model A phase-shift transformer by introducing new double phase-shift technology [FASA]. Mistrae is born on Prastor (Nistrel system) [TOS #81]. [reference stardate 1/90] Emperor Karhammur plans of expanding the Klingon Empire into U.F.P. space. Planning begins on a series of minor skirmishes to divert U.F.P. attention away from Axanar [FASA]. Gregory Salamorn of Terra enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. The "Provider" class cargo carriers are decommissioned [SFC]. The K-30A "K'nel" ("Luckless") class monitor enters service in the Klingon fleet to replace the obsolete K-12 monitor which was unable to operate alone due to the lack of sufficient maneuvering capability and weaponry [FASA]. In the Romulan Empire, the Type 1 V-4 "Vastam Cl'vangas" ("Wing of Vengeance") class cruiser enters service. The Type 2 J-3 "Ustalam Stelas" ("Starlifter") class freighter enters service. The Type 1 H-4 "Praetor" class warpshuttle also enters service [FASA]. 10 August The Klingons obtain an obsolete Earth-registered merchantman, the S.S. "Virginia," after having slipped across the frontier [Inet3]. [Y 134] The Hydrans deploy their first FTL fighters, the "Sting 1", which will be in use by many races. The Hydran "Sting 1" carries two forward-firing fusion beams and a forward point defense phaser. In small numbers (a squadron) or large numbers (a swarm) these fighters will prove to be ship killers. Launch tubes are used to catapult the fighters out of starships. The Hydran "Hunter" class frigate, "Lancer" class destroyer, "Ranger" class heavy cruiser, and scout are the first new ships launched in the "old colonies" using both fighters and fusion beams. The Kzinti drone bombardment frigate, Klingon F5 frigate, Argonian "Aurora" class small Q-ship, and "Arch Aurora" class large Q-ship enter service. The Far Side Argonian scientists discover that the wormhole to the Near Side nebula is becoming unstable, while Near Side scientists discover their nebula will soon deteriorate. The Argonian government approves of a major fleet construction. The First AFR-POT War ends with no real gains for either side; though minor border conflicts will continue until 2280. The U.F.P. launches their police flagship (FLG). The holo- projector becomes available to prime teams [SFB]. 20 August Contact is lost with the Federation border monitor station on Beta Tetsuwan XII after Klingons ram the commandeered S.S. "Virginia" (packed with antimatter munitions) into the station. The "Kestrel" class destroyer U.S.S. "Shrike" (NCC-1434) is sent to investigate. Fourteen hours later, a squadron of 12 Klingon D6 class cruisers attack the Federation colony on Cicatrix IV. There they are engaged by the U.S.S. "Cougar" (NCC-1468, "Valley Forge" class) under the command of Captain Timsig Surrha which manages to disable two of the Klingon cruisers before destroying a third and herself by ramming the enemy vessel. Nearly all 1,000 inhabitants of the colony are killed by a ferocious orbital barrage [GEC V9N4, Inet3]. 22 August The Klingons are intercepted near Donatu V by a task force of 10 ships led by Commodore Ibrahim Proulx of the U.S.S. "Petrograd" (NCC-1467, "Valley Forge" class). Although the Klingons are forced to withdraw after the destruction of 6 more of their vessels, the U.S.S. "Dallas" (NCC-1496, "Valley Forge" class) and the "Siegfried" class dreadnought U.S.S. "Sampson" (NCC-1603) are destroyed. The U.S.S. "Frantsa Iosifa" (NCC-1233, "Lancaster" class), U.S.S. "Proteus" (NCC-1478, "Valley Forge" class), and the U.S.S. "Lysander" (NCC-1592, "Siegfried" class) are damaged [GEC V9N4]. September [reference stardate 1/9009] The T-3A "D'aka" ("Mover") class assault ship enters service in the Klingon Fleet, with warp 8 capacity and a complement of 62 crewmembers and 800 troops [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Shiloh" (NCC-4326) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters ser- vice [FASA]. The W-2A "Koreba" Class II warpshuttle enters service in the Klingon fleet [FASA]. The U.F.P. begins monitoring the progress of the Patrian Republics [TOS #69]. October [reference stardate 1/9010] The Mark I Andorian-designed "Loknar" (NCC-2700) class frigates enter ser- vice with warp 9 capacity (mounting a new warp drive engine in Star Fleet's inventory for only 2 years), armed with 4 heavy lasers and a single accelerator cannon, and crews of 76. The "Loknar" will see more action than any other vessel in Star Fleet during the Four Years War. These frigates are all named after cities and provinces of the U.F.P. More than half of these vessels will be crewed by Andorians and the majority of these will be assigned to the 'Blue Fleet' (ships whose officer contingent and crew are entirely Andorian). The U.S.S. "Loknar" is the first ship commissioned into the 'Blue Fleet' and will serve as the flagship for many years. This class will total 100 vessels (NCC-2700- NCC-2799) [FASA]. The construction of 100 Type I "Roman" (SFDD-100) class dry dock facil- ities are authorized (SFDD-100-SFDD-199). With a standard facility complement of 150, 8 shuttlecraft bays, and 63 standard shuttles, this facility will be generally used in the production and repair of civilian and research vessels [JRM]. The Mark I "Cochrane" class colonial transports enter service. These warp 9 (unloaded) capacity ships are used by Star Fleet Colonial Operations Command to transport U.F.P. colonists to new unexplored worlds. Each vessel has the capacity to carry up to 2,400 passengers and their necessities, with standard crews of 36. These ships travel in large groups and are always escorted by the ships of Military Command [FASA]. The first of the "Dirdra" (NCC-G153) cargo drones are commissioned [FRS]. November [reference stardate 1/9011] The U.S.S. "Gallipoli" (NCC-4327) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service. The U.S.S. "Ahkeil" (NCC-2701) Mark I "Loknar" frigate enters service [FASA]. Feeling the need to provide the Fleet with a starship capable of providing overwhelming accelerator cannon support to the battle, the "Cassard" class missile destroyer is conceived as a fleet combat support vessel, the equivalent of an artillery battery for ground troops [Inet7]. About this time, the inhabitants of Beta Prometheus refuse an offer to join the U.F.P. Consisting of space traders and smugglers, they resort to selling their dilithium crystals [TOS #74]. December [reference stardate 1/9012] The U.S.S. "Jutland" (NCC-4328) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. 25 December Robert April comes to the Kirk household during Christmas [JG #2]. 2243, January [reference stardate 1/9101] The U.S.S. "Vernol" (NCC-2702) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enters service [FASA]. Computer systems are uploaded and tested on the "Akula." Primary modules are attached and the outer hull nears completion [Inet11]. The "Valley Forge" class cruisers are the first to have Duotronic computer systems installed this year [GEC V9N4]. The 'time barrier' (warp factor 4) is broken by intermix improvements--and dilithium crystal focus. The crystals are used to focus and channel the output, not just in the energizers. With more energy made available stronger warp generators are built. These "Titiac" PB-32 (3rd Generation warp drive) warp engines will be installed on the "Bonhomme Richard" (NCC- 1712) class heavy cruisers, and eventually backfitted on most of the "Constitution" (NCC-1700) class vessels, allowing warp 8 maximum velocity and warp 6 cruising velocity. These units feature partially exposed space warp generators, which create a more stable warp bubble with correspond- ingly slower dilithium decay, and a near-perfect manufacturer's test record. Dr. Laurence Marvick is one of the designers of the PB-32 engines and/or the "Bonhomme Richard" heavy cruiser [STM, SFE, TOS #16, HCE, TB]. The Mark I "Pompey" (NCC-506) (or "Pompeii") class destroyer is com- missioned. An attempt to improve engine performance, this "Saladin" class refit incorporates a second nacelle beneath the hull, with the dorsal pylon removed. Warp capacity is increased to 9 while the ship's complement is reduced to 111. At least 7 ships will comprise this class, all upgrades of the "Saladin" class destroyer [Inet7]. Roger Lake takes his first space cruise [TOS #94]. The U.S.S. "Rickover" is lost while on an exploratory mission near the galactic core [ON 9]. Uhura learns sign language from her deaf cousin, Epala, in Koyo, Kenya in the summer [TOS #59]. T'iana dies in a fire at the Institute for Advanced Mathematics [TOS #41]. Ambassador Sarek is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize [TOS #42]. James Kirk digs a fishing pond out behind a barn at the home farm in Iowa on Earth. His father arranges for Captain Robert April to supply him with fish eggs to stock the pond. James Kirk will later get some trout fish out of it [GN 12]. Artinton and Lasslanlin ally themselves with their cousin, Krulmadden, an Orion pirate [GN 7]. Qadar, a Klingon scientist and Emperor Grannoch's ruustai-cousin, creates an enhanced breed of Klingons called M'tachtar intent on waging a war with the U.F.P. by striking at Star Fleet Command. The Emperor has other plans and will lead the M'tachtar into a trap in Federation space [TOS #87]. April [reference stardate 1/9104] The U.S.S. "Anzio" (NCC-4329) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Trantis" (NCC-2703) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enter service [FASA]. James Kirk meets Patrick Brady [TOS #51]. Spock meets Grake [TOS #15]. Charles Evans is born [CX]. May [reference stardate 1/9105] The United Earth Alliance Parliament issues the Star Fleet Medal of Honor. This stylized U.F.P. symbol superimposed on a solid gold disk set against a 5-pointed silver star attached to a red-white-blue vertical striped ribbon, is the highest decoration awarded by Star Fleet Command and the U.F.P. It is given to individuals who show self-sacrifice, heroism, and courage despite extreme peril in the service of the U.F.P. Because recip- ients are considered to be the embodiment of the highest ideals of the U.F.P., their descendants may automatically enter the Star Fleet Academy [FASA]. The Romulans begin production on the unarmed "Duck" class general purpose shuttlecraft. Possessing warp 1.3 and carrying up to 9 crew, the "Duck" is designed and/or produced by the same group responsible for the "Sparrow" class shuttlecraft [Inet5]. June With the Kozhu and the Vragax involved in peace negotiations, Commander George Kirk takes his family to live with him on Grex in the summer. In the original timeline, James Kirk is nearly killed when an emergency evacuation to the "Eliza Mae" is called. The Janus Gate timeline comes into existence when Kirk dies or is transported 18 years into the future to Tlaoli IV. The timeline is repaired when the future Captain Kirk poses as Captain Forester to help his father locate his son, aided by Security Chief Giotto and the temporally orphaned Sulu and Chekov alternates from the damaged future timeline [JG #3]. July [reference stardate 1/9107] A study completed for the Federation Council's Office of Public Information reports that the new dilithium-powered starships will eventually permit a thorough exploration of all sectors within the Feder- ation's sphere of influence. This finding supports Star Fleet's recent emphasis on its Galaxy Exploration Command [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Corregidor" (NCC-4331) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Morgan City" (NCC-2704) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enter service [FASA]. The "Cassard" class missile destroyer is commissioned. Carrying a comp- lement of 91, warp 8 capacity, 12 ships of the Mark I configuration will comprise this class [Inet7]. August [reference stardate 1/9108] The Klingon D-4E cruiser is tested and proclaimed successful [FASA]. This year the Klingon council issues a decree ordering an uprated frigate to be designed and built. As time is imperative, they order an uprated version of the "Fox" frigate (the new version will be called the "Wolf" by Star Fleet Intelligence) but also decrees that a new type of frigate be designed and built [Inet5]. The U.S.S. "Guadalcanal" (NCC-4332), "Iwo Jima" (NCC-4333) and "Okinawa" (NCC-4334) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers enter service [FASA]. DD495 series drydocks are phased out [SFC]. [reference stardate 1/9109] In the Romulan Empire, the Type 2 V-2 "Hathos" ("Hunter") class cruiser enters service. Found to be undergunned for combat, the "Hunter" class contains large, spacious laboratories. The Type 1 Q-1 "D'deletham" ("Great Defender") class monitor also enters service [FASA, GEC V2N1]. 06 September The U.S.S. "Resolution" (NCC-1877) "Surya" class testbed vessel is relaunched [SotF]. "Hunter" class corvettes are decommissioned [SFC]. October [reference stardate 1/9110] The U.S.S. "Ramses" (NCC-4335) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. November Star Fleet decides to construct an additional 5 "Pyotr Velikiy" class heavy cruisers (NCC-1671-NCC-1675) [Inet3]. [Y 135] The Hydrans from the lost colonies under King Hydraxan XI attack the Klingon satellites over the Hydran planets. The Hydran ships are armed with short-range fusion beams and carry fighters. In a swift campaign lasting only a few weeks, the Hydran Kingdom is restored. The personal popularity of Hydraxan XI makes him "unacceptable" to the Guilds, and he dies under mysterious circumstances. While Hydraxan XII ascends the throne, the Guilds solidify their power. The Kzinti field the first battle tug, which defeats an Orion attack on a convoy. The Klingon D6D drone bombardment cruiser enters service. The Federation tug and cargo pod enters Star Fleet service. The Argonian "Twister" class tug and cargo pod, and "Sunspot" class frigate leader enter service. The Indirigan medium cruiser, an improvement on the light cruiser, enters service. Most new construction after this date will favor the CM for its superior design quality. The first Indirigan command cruiser also enters service this year after modifying a damaged heavy cruiser: though structurally larger than most races command cruisers, it does not carry superior firepower. The Indirigan battlecruiser also first appears at this time. Though it contains the firepower of standard battlecruisers of most races, the ship is the size of later dreadnoughts, though does not carry that name as dreadnoughts are unknown on the Far Side prior to circa 2247. The Frax war destroyer and submarine war destroyer also enter service. The "Free Tanker" (a modified "Free Trooper," equipped to land heavy armor on a planet's surface) and the "Small Tramp Steamer" (TSS) enters service among all races [SFB]. "Siegfried" class dreadnoughts are employed in a landing at Corf I to overwhelm planetary deflector shields through concentrated orbital barrage [GEC V9N5]. A magnetic phase shift in di-isotonic rocks occurs on Heronius [SNW II]. December [reference stardate 1/9112] The U.S.S. "Thebes" (NCC-4336) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. 17 December The U.S.S. "Illusive" (NCC-1851) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., New London, England, Earth [SotF]. 2244, 12 January The U.S.S. "Surya" (NCC-1850) prototype frigate is launched [SotF]. Full-body protective garments are introduced into general use. They are nicknamed 'space bags' by Star Fleet engineers [SCE #17]. Klingon sneak attacks against the Federation at Tassem-Loki III calls for the increased construction of warships of all types. Star Fleet is persuaded to construct an additional 14 "Pyotr Velikiy" class ships (NCC-1676-NCC-1689), built to bolster U.F.P. defenses against the newly resurgent and aggressive Klingon Empire, rather than for peaceful exploration and diplomacy as originally intended [Inet3]. January [reference stardate 1/9201] The U.S.S. "Hammurabi" (NCC-4337) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Farside" (NCC-2705) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enter service [FASA]. The "Scorpio" (NCC-1683) "Helena" class cruiser is commissioned. The 4th of her class to join the Fleet, the "Helena" will perform 3 3-year exploratory missions, patrol the Romulan and Klingon Neutral Zones, fight off Orion raiders, and serve as a cadet training ship following the "Enterprise's" destruction in 2287 [Inet4]. The "Explorer" (NX-943) class surveyors are decommissioned [Inet12]. 03 February The U.S.S. "Antrim" (NCC-1852) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Baltic Yards, Leningrad, Earth [SotF]. 05 February The U.S.S. "Resolution" (NCC-1877) "Surya" class frigate is recommis- sioned. On stardate 7977.83 she will verify the existence of the Klingon D-8 "K't'inga" class warship "Skelpf" ("Battle," KL 09893) [SotF, FRS]. Lao Zhiming is born [TOS #71]. The "Lovell" salvages a crashed Klingon scoutship. A deuterium flow regulator from the craft is taken apart, documented, and the information sent to Star Fleet Research and Development [SCE #17]. March [reference stardate 1/9203] The D-4E "D'ama" class cruiser enters service in the Klingon fleet [FASA]. 03 March Leonard McCoy makes love to his wife, probably for the last time [ON 5]. Clayton Treadway destroys McCoy's marriage, the doctor finding the two in bed together in his own home [GN 14]. Martin Larousse studies Klingon for one semester [ON 11]. 25 March? Jocelyn McCoy walks out of Dr. Leonard McCoy's life, taking their daughter Joanna with her. The next day, he heads for the Jackson Mall to apply for Star Fleet duty after reading a 'Space For A Few' advertisement [ON 5]. Dr. Leonard McCoy applies for a Star Fleet commission and will spend two years in the Academy studying space medicine, during which he is an ad- vanced intern in the Federation Medical Assistance Program and leads mass- innoculation teams to Ilyra VI and Dramia II. Before all this, he will be a trainee aboard the "Republic" (NCC-1371) serving under Chief Medical Of- ficer Vincent Bando on a medical relief mission to Ssan (Alpha Gederix IV) [EOM, TOS #86, GN 14]. April [reference stardate 1/9204] The L-6B "T'h'lar" ("Defender") class frigate enters service in the Klingon fleet. The U.S.S. "Troy" (NCC-4338) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service in Star Fleet [FASA]. Sarek declines to speak to his son, Spock, after his choosing Star Fleet service over the Vulcan Academy of Science. Sarek proclaims Spock vrekasht (outcast). As a result, Amanda leaves her husband for nearly a year [JB, GN 16, TOS #73]. Amanda Grayson makes a secret holorecording for Spock, revealing that she and Sarek were Symmetrists. She gives it to Tarok for safe keeping [GN 26]. Leonard McCoy is beamed by transporter for the first time [ON 1]. Christopher Pike is advanced to the rank of full Commander [EOM]. May [reference stardate 1/9205] The U.S.S. "New America" (NCC-2706) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enters service [FASA]. Montgomery Scott, senior engineer on the Deneva asteroid belt run, applies for his warp drive papers. He will serve his apprenticeship aboard the freighter S.S. "Glasgow" [EOM]. The Brass Ring Incident: a U.F.P. passenger ship strays into the Romulan Neutral Zone, nearly triggering off another Romulan war. The original treaty is amended [TOS #37]. June [reference stardate 1/9206] The U.S.S. "Chou" (NCC-4339) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Kosk" (NCC-2708) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enter service [FASA]. The warp core of the "Akula" passes Review 3 and is tested to 75% peak. With the computer system fully self aware, the umbilical from the station is cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. Structural latching systems onboard the U.S.S. "Akula" with regards to saucer separation are tested and approved. Impulse systems pass Review 3 and for being autonomous low level power control. Secondary back up generators are shut down and become auxiliary system control. The structural latching system for saucer separation passes Review 3 and the U.S.S. "Akula" leaves drydock for primary testing estimated to last 1 year [Inet11]. On Hafjian, a high-gravity world, Hikaru Sulu wears a Leiber exoskeleton [GN 1]. A day after her 40th birthday, Amanda Grayson Sarek urges her husband to take a mate after her death [GN 16]. Metika Spyroukis is born [ON 10]. 26 June The U.S.S. "Durmitov" (NCC-1853) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Baltic Yards, Leningrad, Earth [SotF]. Elizabeth Shaeffer enters Star Fleet Academy and becomes a member of the Special Security Division [ON 16]. The security system in Sarek's household is activated. It will not be used again for 20 years [TOS #30]. Albert Schang is born [ON 13]. The last of the "Dirdra" (NCC-G160) series cargo drones are commissioned [FRS]. [reference stardate 1/92] The "Canopus" class of 235-man dilithium research ships begin the first extensive work on the Sagittarian arm of the galaxy. They feature Vickers D17-2B warp 5 nacelles [SFC]. The Type 1 P-2 "Ranajmar" class cutter enters service in the Romulan Empire [FASA]. August [reference stardate 1/9208] The U.S.S. "Xerxes" (NCC-4340) and "Salamis" (NCC-4341) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers enter service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Shrelev II" (NCC-1671), the first of the "Pyotr Velikiy's" block 2 of ships, joins the fleet. These block 2 ships include slighly modified Sabre nacelles and a new automated cargo handling system [Inet3]. 19 August The U.S.S. "Kanaris" (NCC-1854) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., New London, England, Earth [SotF]. The "Stellerford" class space liners are decommissioned [SFC]. The "Mann" class cruisers are decommissioned [SFC]. [Y 136] The Second Federation-Kzinti War begins as the Kzinti attack border stations. The Orions discover Kzinti living in the WYN Cluster beyond the radiation zone. The WYN Kzinti frigate and WYN Klingon G2 police cutter enter service. The Lyrans launch their police flagships [SFB]. The U.S.S. "Perseus" (NCC-1592) and the U.S.S. "Musashi" (NCC-1600) "Siegfried" class dreadnoughts silence a Klingon battlestation built from a hollowed-out asteroid in the Ganatil system after 4 hours of sustained fire. Both ships are severely damaged and sustain extremely heavy casualties [GEC V9N5]. September [reference stardate 1/9209] Star Fleet Intelligence learns that the first Axanarian task force under command of Klingon Admiral Kkorhetza has left the Klingon naval base of Ruwan [FASA]. 02 October [reference stardate 1/9210.02] Captain Robert April addresses the U.F.P. General Assembly that he is stepping down from the Fleet Starship Program, allowing it to unfold under hardier hands. He announces that five ships of the "Constitution" class are embarking on missions and seven more are under construction. He also announces his successor to the captaincy of the flagship U.S.S. "Enterprise" as Captain Christopher Pike. (Note that the "father" of the Starship Program is Admiral William M. Jefferies) [GN 3, EV #2]. This is probably the era of the development of the "Crosby" class research cruiser (NCC-1200), designed to explore the depths of U.F.P. and nearby space while freeing up heavy cruisers and other vessels for more important missions of "showing of force," convoy escorting, and other military applications. The "Crosby" class features a standard primary hull and warp engines (similar to the "Ptolemy" design) mated to a large new-designed secondary hull housing additional scientific facilities such as sensors. 30 ships will be built (NCC-1200-NCC-1229). Many later plans will call for a more heavily armed version capable of sustained battle. The "battle" cruiser concept will never be built, with Federation procurement going to the "Marko Ramius" class battle frigate (NCC-471-NCC-474) and the preferred "Humberto Ortega" class war destroyer (NCC-700-NCC-797), presumably during the Four Years War. A battle cruiser prototype, however, will be tested out on the U.S.S. "Hickman" (NCC-1220) with a third warp nacelle mounted above the primary hull for quicker accelerations and a smaller phaser recharge time. The larger secondary will be used for more phasers, a second battle bridge, and additional medical facilities. The final design will fail to impress the leadership and the "Hickman" will be the only vessel modified to this configuration. The technology, however, will be later used in developing the "Federation" (NCC-2100) class dreadnought, notably the enlarged secondary hull module. Not until the lessons of the Four Years War were learned did the Requirements Analysis Board dredge up the dreadnought plan, developed through the Arbing and Lidde firm. The members of the Procurements Board will be fiercely split over the proposal, and quite likely would have let it die had not the Director of the Military Staff Committee, Admiral Sidre Ael Sardelas, thrown his support behind the dreadnought plan at the last moment. The opponents will make their disapprove known by slashing the initial number of dreadnoughts to be built from 20 to 12. Meanwhile, the U.S.S. "Edwards" (NCC-1203) is heavily modified for long-term exploration of the galaxy, with a cargo container added, forming what is perhaps the most asymmetrical ship ever built for the U.F.P. Four additional "Crosby" class ships will be refitted to the "Edwards" class exploration cruiser design: the "Ziller" (NCC-1202), "Torick" (NCC-1217), "Apt" (NCC-1204), and "Scobee" (NCC-1205). Each ship will be assigned to explore a different region of space. The "Ziller" will explore the far edge of the Beta Quadrant and will complete its mission after 8 years, having traveled around the Klingon Empire contacting several new species and beginning talks with the Tholians. The "Torick" will be assigned to the border between the Beta and Delta Quadrants, and will vanish 7 years into her mission. The "Apt" will send back several favorable reports from the border between the Alpha and Gamma Quadrants until it will also be lost, later rumors will suggest probable Dominion involvment. The "Scobee" will be assigned to the far edge of the Alpha Quadrant and will run into trouble almost as soon as the mission starts with the then-unknown Cardassian Union. Later reports from merchants near the U.F.P. rim will claim stories of survivors used as slaves and tortured. Finally, the class ship "Edwards" will be assigned to the Gamma Quadrant's core region and its last message, some 6 years into their mission, will state that they are under attack by an unidentified fleet. Considering the lost of lives and materials, no further deep space explorations will be planned for the foreseeable future following the "Edwards" class [GEC V8N4, FRS, V8N5]. November [reference stardate 1/9211] The U.S.S. "Xenophon" (NCC-4342) and "Julius Ceasar" (NCC-4343) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers enter service [FASA]. 30 November "Coventry" class starships NCC-1230 through NCC-1239 originally classified as heavy frigates are redesignated as frigates [SotF]. December [reference stardate 1/9212] The K-3B "Kalath" class gunboat enters service in the Klingon fleet. The U.S.S. "Borga" (NCC-2709) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enters service in Star Fleet [FASA]. 14 December The U.S.S. "Surya" (NCC-1850) frigate is commissioned. These heavily- armed ships (4 21.5 QEV dilithium laser banks), each with a ship's comp- lement of 320, were developed from the U.S.S. "Resolution" (NCC-1101), a "Detroyat" class heavy destroyer, used as a testbed for this new class ship. A total of 39 "Surya" frigates (NCC-1850-NCC-1888) will be con- structed. The "Vindicator" (NCC-1859, ex-"Thetis"?) class heavy frigate is very similar in design with a greater warp capacity though under-armed and may be conversions of the "Surya" class (or vice versa). The "Benning" (NCC-1900) class frigate is otherwise identical to the "Vindicator" class, suggesting a similar evolution [SotF, HFP, AES, JVP, JBFP]. 21 December [reference stardate 1/9212.21] The U.S.S. "Bohr" reports observing a three-ship Klingon task force in unclaimed space between the U.F.P. and Klingon spheres of influence, and is diverted from picket duty. The small task force is a decoy to lure the "Bohr" from its patrol area and to allow a 20-ship force to attack the Federation-manned Arcanis IV Research Outpost. Klingon marines massacre the entire 112 crew of this base which begins a chain of events that will lead to war. Having detected two massive Klingon battle fleets in the following two months, the Federation begins to prepare for war, but hostilities do not begin immediately. Meanwhile, all this is a blind to distract the U.F.P. from Axanar, the true target of Klingon interest [FASA]. In the "Mirror" universe, the empire learns of an alliance between the Klingon Federation and the Axanar star system. Imperial forces assault Axanar and destroy a Klingon starbase being constructed there. The attack is led by Captain Garth. So begins the Four Years War [TBoT #14]. The U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-1707) charts the Cygni Maxima system. They report sentient life on the system's fourth planet and declare it off-limits to all U.F.P. space traffic [TOS #59]. Sam Oats is born [TOS #67]. 2245, January [reference stardate 1/9301] Debris from the exploded U.S.S. "Ajax" is found in the form of a comet by the U.S.S. "Brahe," commanded by Captain Peter Sullivan. This is the first such incident to occur. Star Fleet Intelligence later learns that the first Axanarian task force entered Federation space at this time [FASA, SFC]. Dr. Leonard McCoy saves the life of the assassin Shil Andrachis while a trainee on a medical relief mission to Ssan (Alpha Gederix IV) during the Assassin Wars set off by Li Moboron. His CMO, Vincent Bando, is picked up by the "Enterprise" to stand trial for the attempted murder of McCoy's patient. His next assignment: Beta Aurelon III [GN 14]. The last of the Klingon D4 cruisers are phased out [Inet3]. Uhura visits a cave, complete with handrails for easy access [JG #1]. February [reference stardate 1/9302] The Klingon D-7A class battlecruisers are being produced at the rate of five per month [FASA]. 24 February [reference stardate 1/9302.24] The U.S.S. "Irwin" detects a Klingon Battle Group in the unclaimed space between the two powers. Star Fleet transfers all available warships from a neighboring sector to organize a defense [FASA]. stardate 1197.6 At Starbase 10, Scott receives his new orders: to assist the Star Fleet Corps of Engineers on Outpost 5 (at the Romulan Neutral Zone) to repair the outpost's PXK pergium fission reactor. Scott signs on the SCE's "Daedalus" class starship "Lovell" and meets Captain Daniel Okagawa, and Lt. Mahmud al-Khaled [SCE #17]. The PXK pergium fission reactor is phased out around this time [DD]. Montgomery Scott temporarily serves as a senior engineer at the San Francisco Ship Yards, overseeing the refitting of the "Enterprise" and 3 of her sister ships [ON 15]. It is decided this year to replace the constellation of orbital skeletal dockyards over San Francisco with a dedicated and integrated facility. The Star Fleet Corps of Engineers and the Orbital Structures Unit of the Star Fleet Spacecraft Design Advisory Commission come up with one of the most astounding achievements of the 23rd Century: Spacedock, the first major stride in starbase technology. A future starbase template, Spacedock will be completed in 2280, with an additional 8 built in orbit around the other major shipbuilding planets in the Federation [Inet1]. March [reference stardate 1/9303] The U.S.S. "Napoleon" (NCC-4344) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. 05 April Amanda Grayson receives a communique from T'Pau tellling her that Solkar, Sarek's father, died yesterday. She abandons her teaching position at San Francisco and returns to Sarek on Vulcan [GN 16]. 10 April The U.S.S. "Pralaya" (NCC-1855) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth and the U.S.S. "Hashira" (NCC-1856) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Singapore Naval Yards, Earth [SotF]. April [reference stardate 1/9304] The U.S.S. "Peking" (NCC-2710) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enters service [FASA]. On Earth, James Kirk attempts to lead a band of half a dozen teenagers from Iowa to Oregon. They get as far as signing aboard the dynacarrier "Christopher Cockerell" as deckhands before being detained by Commander George Kirk, his father [GN 12]. 27 April Young James Kirk sets foot aboard the starship "Enterprise" for his very first time. His father, Commander George Kirk on emergency leave, arranges to take his son along on a voyage to the newly discovered arch- eological site at Faramond. Taking Liason Cutter 4 from the "Enterprise" to complete the voyage as the starship deflates a planet-possession dispute on Vega IX, the craft is hijacked by the pirate ship "Shark" enroute. Two crewmen die and the remaining complement fight for their lives on the edge of the Rosette Nebula's blue zone. Eventually the "Enterprise" comes to their rescue. Roy Moss is taken into custody [GN 12]. The "Enterprise" is recommissioned following the promotion of Captain April to Commodore. He will become the U.F.P.'s ambassador-at-large and retain this position for the next two decades. Her next captain will be Christopher Pike. According to one account, the arrowhead emblem of the "Enterprise" is created. In time it will become the standard division insignia on Star Fleet uniforms, regardless of starship [NTM, CC/a, TM, FRS]. The Auroral Plague slaughters the entire population of Dramia II. Dr. McCoy leads a mass-innoculation program there and treats Kol-tai for Saurian virus [Al/a]. June [reference stardate 1/9306] The U.S.S. "Cochise" (NCC-4345) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Epcot" (NCC-2711) Mark I "Loknar" class destroyer enter service [FASA]. The first of the block 3 "Pyotr Velikiy" class heavy cruisers begin to enter service. These variants possess higher-capacity, more sensitive weapon-targeting systems, more powerful beam and projectile weaponry, improved damage control facilities, larger sickbays, and strengthened energetic shielding--at the expense of scientific facilities [Inet3]. Tandy Marouk is born on Timshel [TOS #80]. The U.S.S. "Akula" returns to the San Francisco Fleet Yards and warp stress coating is applied. The ship begins deep space assessments and all primary tests have passed Review 4 [Inet11]. 01 July The U.S.S. "Socorro" (NCC-1231) "Coventry" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Louisiana, Earth [SotF]. After completing the required courses in three years with consistently excellent reports, Spock becomes a Star Fleet officer. He is promoted to Lieutenant (j.g.) and serves as Third Officer and Science Officer aboard the "Artemis" after additional post-graduate work in computer science and alien cultures [EI, TOS #44]. 19 July The U.S.S. "Andalucia" (NCC-1857) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Singapore Naval Yards, Earth [SotF]. Hikaru Sulu gets a tour of the "Aerfen" on Ganjitsu [GN 1]. 29 July The U.S.S. "Coventry" (NCC-1230) prototype frigate is laid down at Rapier Dynamics Group, Rio de Janeiro, Earth [SotF]. The Navigational Hazard Classification Authority is established by Star Fleet to provide information to all interstellar vessels, both military and civilian, regarding potentially hazardous spots along known routes [ON 10]. 03 August McCoy, a member of the medical team assigned to Beta Aurelon III, helps to combat a plague and develop a cure. He receives a subspace communique from Dr. Janice Taylor stationed on Ssan revealing that Li Moboron was killed in a raid, and that his best friend Merlin Carver was murdered by the same assassin whose life he had saved [GN 14]. 14 August The U.S.S. "Santander" (NCC-1232) "Coventry" class frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Puget Sound Yards, Earth [SotF]. August The "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruisers are authorized for construc- tion [SotF]. James Kirk's father gets his son a job aboard an industrial freighter [TOS #89]. E. Sandes Ishan graduates from Star Fleet Academy. He will go on to command the patrol cutter U.S.S. "Gynda," the destroyer U.S.S. "Rahman" (NCC-514), and the light cruiser U.S.S. "Seasprite" [SsD]. September [reference stardate 1/9309] Star Fleet Intelligence later learns that the first Axanarian task force arrived at Axanar at this time, with a second, reinforcing task force also on its way there [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Lutzen" (NCC-4346) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. 17 September The U.S.S. "Brilliant" (NCC-1858) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Singapore Naval Yards, Earth [SotF]. 21 September The U.S.S. "Illusive" (NCC-1851) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 23 September The U.S.S. "Dahlgren" (NCC-1234) "Coventry" class frigate is laid down at Athinai-Volos Ltd., Athens, Earth [SotF]. Neema (Cyl), Audrid Dax's daughter, is born [GN 38]. October [reference stardate 1/9310] The U.S.S. "Aldebaran" (NCC-2712) and "Proxima" (NCC-2713) Mark I "Loknar" class frigates enter service [FASA]. Councillor Cornelius Wayne dies of a brain aneurysm. His daughter, Moriah, goes away to college on Earth and attends the University of Oceania [TOS #66]. November [reference stardate 1/9311] The U.S.S. "Sun Tzu" (NCC-4347) and "Demetrius" (NCC-4348) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers enter service [FASA]. 12 November The U.S.S. "Avenger" (NCC-1860) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., New London, England, Earth [SotF]. 13 November The U.S.S. "Constant" (NCC-1236) "Coventry" class frigate is laid down at Rapier Dynamics Group, Rio de Janeiro, Earth [SotF]. 15 November The U.S.S. "Antrim" (NCC-1852) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 17 November The U.S.S. "Courageous" (NCC-1861) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., New London, England, Earth [SotF]. [Y 137] The Third Klingo-Hydran War begins when the Hydrans attack the Klingons. The Federation Starliner Pod enters service. The Klingon D7, and F5D drone frigate enter service, along with the Frax war drone destroyer. The Argonian "Typhoon" commando cruiser, and "Blizzard" survey scout enter service [SFB]. 30 November The U.S.S. "Assurance" (NCC-1233) "Coventry" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Louisiana, Earth [SotF]. 10 December The U.S.S. "Endurance" (NCC-1862) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., New London, England, Earth [SotF]. December Star Fleet requests the first of the "Coventry" class frigates, with the original hull numbers of NCC-1240 through NCC-1242 [SotF]. The U.F.P.'s last visit to the Muhlari system takes place during this period [TOS #87]. 2246, 20 January The U.S.S. "Carriacou" (NCC-1242) "Coventry" class frigate is laid down at Rapier Dynamics Group, Rio de Janeiro, Earth [SotF]. [Y 138] The Indirigan Grand Chieftain announces his intention to leave Indirigan Space, and the Indirigan "huge ship" construction program is initiated. The Kzinti heavy cruiser and the Frax war destroyer scout enter service The Hydran commando "Lancer," and commando "Hunter" enter service. The Gorn police flagship enters service [SFB]. January The first 8 ships of the "Endeavor" class are originally authorized as heavy cruisers after the outbreak of hostitilies which will lead to the Four Years War [SotF]. 28 January (stardate 3220) The "Bonhomme Richard" class starships are classified as heavy cruisers and authorized [SotF, TM]. 01 February The U.S.S. "Ashanti" (NCC-1237) "Coventry" class frigate is laid down at Athinai-Volos Ltd., Athens, Earth [SotF]. Star Fleet develops an improved deflector shield system from studying Roy Moss's deflector principles implemented on the "Shark." He never is given the credit for his achievement although the technology will ensure relatively safe space exploration and battle survival rates over the next half century [GN 12]. February [reference stardate 1/9402] The U.S.S. "Hannibal" (NCC-4350) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Antares" (NCC-2714) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enter service [FASA]. Charles Evans is stranded on Thasus after a transport crash [CX]. Montgomery Scott enters the Star Fleet Merchant Marines as a certified tachyon engineer. He is assigned as 2nd Engineer to the science-probe vessel U.S.S. "Deneb Queen" [EOM]. James Kirk goes to the Sioux City racquetball finals [TOS #85]. 17 February The U.S.S. "Dromio" (NCC-1866) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., New London, England, Earth [SotF]. With help from Admiral Mallory and Commodore Robert April, James Kirk enters the Star Fleet Academy as a midshipman. He romances Ruth Bonne, an assistant professor, and is bullied by Bruce Finnegan, an upperclassmate. Thomas Clayton will be Kirk's roommate for the first two years. Kirk will room together with Robert Jordan, a classmate, during his final year. Androvar Drake will be in Kirk's graduating class [Ap, GN 12, EOM, SL, ON 9, TOS #69, GN 20]. Lt. Sepel dies in a violent alien encounter on Lindoria while serving on the "Musashi" (NCC-1600, "Siegfried" class) [TOS #44, GEC V9N5]. Charlotte Sanchez meets James Kirk [TOS #36]. 01 March The U.S.S. "Balthasar" (NCC-1867) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., New London, England, Earth [SotF]. 08 March The U.S.S. "Jen Miri" (NCC-1235) "Coventry" class frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Puget Sound Yards, Earth [SotF]. 10 March The U.S.S. "Illusive" (NCC-1851) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. [reference stardate 1/94] The "Portsmith" class dilithium-powered destroyers become part of the Federation's first line of defense [SFC]. In the Romulan Empire, the Type 2 V-4 "Vastam Cl'vangas" ("Wing of Vengeance") class cruiser enters service. Also the Type 1 S-4 "Delon Vastam" ("Swift Wing") class scout sees service [FASA]. Surelox Systems acquires Landauer Systech, a rival manufacturer that had previously gone into receivership [FASA]. A series of corporate battles results in the start of 'The Great Shield Wars' between the manufacturers of defensive systems [FASA]. March [reference stardate 1/9403] The U.S.S. "Gulliver," a "Sawyer" class scout, is sent to Axanar to evaluate the planet's sociological development [FASA]. The initial 10 ships of the "Coventry" class are ordered [SotF]. 30 March The U.S.S. "Durmitov" (NCC-1853) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 01 April [reference stardate 1/9404.01] The log later recovered from the U.S.S. "Gulliver's" ship recorder buoy indicates that a Klingon task force met and destroyed the "Gulliver" as it entered the Axanarian system [FASA]. The Mark II "Pompeii" class destroyer is commissioned [Inet7]. 06 May The U.S.S. "Antrim" (NCC-1852) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. 12 May The U.S.S. "Kanaris" (NCC-1854) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 18 May The U.S.S. "Amiens" (NCC-1869) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Singapore Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Singapore, Earth [SotF]. 21 May The U.S.S. "Akula" is officially commissioned by Star Fleet during a brief ceremony following the application of final exterior markings and paint. The bridge plaque is put in pride of place and Captain C.A. Swanson takes command of the ship. The "Akula" begins shakedown cruises estimated to last a year. This class will see use as a border patrol ship, scout ship, strike ship, and in action with battle fleets. Combining roughly the same firepower as the "Constitution" class with the same speed in a smaller more compact design, the "Akulas" will free the "Constitution" and "Miranda" classes for more exploration missions [Inet11]. 22 May The U.S.S. "Antipholus" (NCC-1870) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Singapore Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Singapore, Earth [SotF]. 29 May [reference stardate 1/9405.29] The U.S.S. "Xenophon," a "Marklin" class destroyer, encounters and dis- ables a Klingon D-4E cruiser eight parsecs from Axanar. The commander of the "Xenophon" is Captain Kelvar Garth of Izar [FASA]. 01 June The U.S.S. "Sverdlov" (NCC-1238) "Coventry" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Louisiana, Earth [SotF]. 05 June [reference stardate 1/9406.05] On routine patrol, the U.S.S. "Bonhomme Richard" locates and retrieves the U.S.S. "Gulliver's" recorder buoy, which reveals the vessel's fate. In light of the recent Arcanis massacre, the Federation Council demands that the Klingon forces at Axanar withdraw to their border under Star Fleet escort. The Klingon Admiral at Axanar is permitted four months to receive instructions from his Empire. The U.S.S. "Xenophon" is already on its way to Axanar [FASA]. 06 June The U.S.S. "Bonhomme Richard" (NCC-1712), lead ship of a new heavy cruiser class, is laid down at UESPA, Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth [HCE, SotF]. 2246 is the year that Paskallon writes an entire series on nerve tissue response, featuring phantom pain [V #4]. June [reference stardate 1/9406] The U.S.S. "Thermoplae" (NCC-4351) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Argus City" (NCC-2715) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enter service [FASA]. 09 July [reference stardate 1/9407.09] Garth reaches Axanar several hours before the "Bonhomme Richard," and so is given command of a scout squadron assigned to monitor the Klingon task force [FASA]. 11 July The U.S.S. "Eltanin" (NCC-1239) "Coventry" class frigate is laid down at Athinai-Volos Ltd., Athens, Earth [SotF]. The "Phoenix" (NX-880) class heavy cruisers are withdrawn from service [Inet12]. 08 August The U.S.S. "Dardanius" (NCC-1871) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., New London, England, Earth [SotF]. 29 August [reference stardate 1/9408.29] One of the scouts near Axanar picks up a second, incoming Klingon task force. Despite being outnumbered, Garth quickly implements a tactical plan that results in his victory at the Battle of Axanar, preventing the Klingons from establishing a supply line to forces already massed there. Unaware of the results of the First Battle of Axanar, and secure in the belief that the Axanar research facility is safe, the Klingon Empire declares war on the U.F.P. exactly one month later [FASA]. September [reference stardate 1/9409] The U.S.S. "Scipio" (NCC-4352), "Cannae" (NCC-4353), "Alesia" (NCC-4354), and "Marc Antony" (NCC-4355) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers and the U.S.S. "New York" (NCC-2716) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enter service [FASA]. 14 September The U.S.S. "Durmitov" (NCC-1853) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. September [reference stardate 1/9409] The "Loknar" class frigate U.S.S. "Morgan City" (NCC-2704) is captured by Admiral Kamato's forces. It will later be renamed the IKSV "Straave'eMara" ("Slave Of Justice") and be used in Kamato's abortive coup attempt on the Klingon throne. After failing, Kamato will retreat into the Triangle taking the "Loknar" class frigate with him. From their location in the Triangle, the Klingon rebels will attack unprotected convoys and merchant vessels by using the "Straave'eMara" to lure them in. This ruse will last several years until the general recall of all "Loknar" class vessels make it difficult for the Klingon vessel to operate. The IKV Admiralty eventually decides to have the vessel painted in the standard steel-gray color of their Navy and keeps the ship in active service [FASA]. 29 September [reference stardate 1/9409.29] In response to the Federation Council, Admiral Kkorhetza refuses to with- draw his ships from Federation territory, issuing a formal declaration of alliance with the natives on Axanar. This results in a state of war be- tween the U.F.P. and the Klingon Empire, and the Four Years War begins. At the Second Battle of Axanar, Captain Garth (his small command now rein- forced by Star Fleet) defeats Kkorhetza's forces and is awarded the Federation Medal of Valor. Though tactical experts expect the Romulans to enter the war on one side or the other, they do not [FASA, FRS, SotF]. The "Loknar" class frigate U.S.S. "Vernol" (NCC-2702) is destroyed in the Four Years War [FASA]. Danilov enters Star Fleet around this time [TOS #96]. The U.S.S. "Bismarck" (NCC-300) class light cruiser enters service. Designed from the start to use many of the same hull fittings as the "Daedalus" "Ark Royal" and "Archon" designs, the overall hull is much smaller in size and volume than the other vessels which also necessitates the use of less powerful weapons (12 laser cannons and 4 missile launchers). Though having PB-18 nacelles, the vessels are capable of warp 7 capacity and carry complements of 203. The class will total 19 vessels (NCC-300-NCC-318), serving mainly as convoy flagships, 14 will be lost in the line of duty [GEC V5N1]. October [reference stardate 1/9410] Over the next six months, the Klingons win the decisive Battles of Andromeda, Genmarx, Lea, Lyclydun, and Janni IV. Though somewhat weak in tactical skill, they make up for it in numbers, often outnumbering U.F.P. defending forces three or four to one [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Liu Pang" (NCC-4356) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. Hanua of the Heart Clan is born on Rigel V [TOS #82]. The "Skagerrak" (NCC-G504) "Bering" class automated tanker drone sustains minor damage from Klingon warships in a failed convoy attack [GEC V9N4]. About this time, with Star Fleet facing the task of protecting supply convoys against enemy small attack craft, the "Santee" (NCC-1925) class escort carrier is developed from 4 partially constructed neutronic fuel carrier hulls built for commercial concerns and purchased by the fleet (a practice common during the early stages of the war). They are completed using specifications and components similar to those designed for the "Bonhomme Richard" class. To provide additional room in the secondary hull for embarked craft, the warp nacelles and systems are mounted together in an expanded impulse deck--a configuration which will lead to designs on many later carriers such as the "Youngblood," "Jenshahn," and "Chosin" classes. These ships (NCC-1925-NCC-1928) are placed in immediate service to escort replenishment groups to the starbases and outposts nearest the war zones. They will be later utilized for raids against smaller targets, special operations, and diversionary tactics during major offensives. The U.S.S. "Santee" will be struck by a Klingon fighter making a suicide attack--and survive, along with her sistership the U.S.S. "Suwannee" (NCC-1928) [FSC, GEC V6N1]. The U.S.S. "Cargile" class heavy battle cruiser is commissioned. Sharing some design features with the "Constitution" class, these warp 7.8 capacity ships are armed with 3 heavy laser banks and 2 accelerator cannons. The "Cargile" carries a ship's complement of 120 and this class will total 24 ships [Inet5]. November [reference stardate 1/9411] The U.S.S. "Constantine" (NCC-4357) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. 14 November The U.S.S. "Hippolyta" (NCC-1872) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Singapore Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Singapore, Earth [SotF]. 19 November The U.S.S. "Auriga" (NCC-1241) "Coventry" class frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Puget Sound Yards, Earth [SotF]. November [reference stardate 1/9411] The U.S.S. "Midway" (NCC-4301), "Larson" class destroyer, is destroyed in the Four Years War [FASA]. 30 November The U.S.S. "Kanaris" (NCC-1854) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. December [reference stardate 1/9412] The U.S.S. "Alaric" (NCC-4358) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters ser- vice [FASA]. 06 December The U.S.S. "Resurgent" (NCC-1240) "Coventry" class frigate is laid down at Athinai-Volos, Athens, Earth [SotF]. December [reference stardate 1/9412] Researchers at HiBeam Energies, Ltd. develop the ship-mounted phaser. Hasty installation of the phasers onto Star Fleet vessels causes numerous accidents. Phasers are withdrawn from service for additional tests [FASA]. [Y 139] Another Klingon-Tholian "incident" occurs. The only AFR-Indirigan War erupts. No significant losses will occur to either side. The Indirigans eventually will end the conflict by simply picking up and leaving Indirigan space in 2251. The WYN Lyran destroyer enters service. The Kzinti police flagship enters service [SFB]. 30 December The U.S.S. "Odin" (NCC-1875) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Singapore Naval Yards, Earth [SotF]. 2247, 04 January The "Surya" class frigate NCC-1876 originally named "Indomitable" is renamed "Nar-Tak Shir" [SotF]. 08 January The U.S.S. "Pralaya" (NCC-1855) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. Rhodes colony is established, with Starbase 12 in orbit [GN 29]. January [reference stardate 1/9501] Robert April retires from Star Fleet after quietly speaking out against certain Federation policies. He continues to serve as an ambassador-at- large [FASA]. The Battle of Axanar concludes. Several "Valley Forge" class ships, notably the "Lafayette" (NCC-1484) under Captain J. Robert Fitzpatrick and the "Tokyo" (NCC-1473) under Captain Jonas Barstow, see action with Garth of Izar. Most vessels are "Constitution" heavy cruisers and "Siegfried" class dreadnoughts [EOM, STM, GEC V9N4]. All of the first 8 Klingon D4 "R'otha" class battle cruisers were lost during the Battle of Axanar. Public unrest will lead to a 3-year halt in the construction of the "R'otha" class [Inet9]. The U.S.S. "Orleans" (NCC-4360) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Boridi" (NCC-2717) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enter service [FASA]. The Andor Planetary Government originates the Andorian Battle Star award for commanders of Star Fleet vessels, any class or category, who have demonstrated superior tactical abilities in a combat situation, either personal or command-oriented. It is a 4-pointed titanium star with a center sapphire, hung from a blue and white ribbon [FASA]. The Klingon G-8 "Plen Zha" ("Trader's Game") class cargo freighters enter service [FASA]. Production once again resumes on the Klingon D7 long-range cruiser [Inet3]. 15 January The U.S.S. "Indus" (NCC-1243) "Coventry" class frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Puget Sound Yards, Earth [SotF]. Cloaking devices, much perfected by this time, are installed on Romulan vessels operating on the U.F.P. border. Smaller vessels are equipped first and sent into Federation territory to learn what they can of Feder- ation forces and their disposition. Instructed not to let the Federation discover they are Romulan vessels, they are given orders to self-destruct if caught. These privateers capture or destroy many Federation merchants and scouts. The Federation is unaware of the true nature of the disap- pearances for some time, and attributes them to Orions and other pirates [FASA]. The D-4A "D'ama" class cruiser is withdrawn from service in the Klingon Fleet [FASA]. The G-8A "Plen Zha" class cargo freighter enters service in the Klingon Fleet [FASA]. The Klingons begin using the D-6 "Chal'Jach" ("Thunderstorm") class fast frigate. Originally constructed for use as a merchant escort, armed with 2 lasers and 1 missile launcher, the "Chal'Jach" carries 6-15 crew and has an incredible warp 9 capacity with a lower power consumption than ever before. Ordnance will later be upgraded to disruptors and a torpedo launcher [Inet5]. 10 February [reference stardate 1/9502.10] First contact with the Romulan "Graceful Flyer" class scout/courier ship occurs within the Neutral Zone area as reported by an automated, zone- intrusion detection satellite [FASA]. 12 February The U.S.S. "Hashira" (NCC-1856) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. February [reference stardate 1/9502] The U.S.S. "Pendragon" (NCC-4361) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. March [reference stardate 1/9503] The U.S.S. "Demetrius" (NCC-4348) "Larson" class destroyer is destroyed in the Four Years War. The U.S.S. "Justinian" (NCC-4362) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Faulkner" (NCC-1445) "Brogan" class light cruiser vanishes with all hands while on a classified mission [Inet4]. 30 March The U.S.S. "Socorro" (NCC-1231) "Coventry" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 06 April The U.S.S. "Andalucia" (NCC-1857) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. April [reference stardate 1/9504] Over the next three months, the Klingons continue their inexorable penet- ration of U.F.P. territory dealing the U.F.P. heavy losses particularly in the Battle of GR-1 and the Assault of Nozseca VIII. The U.S.S. "Moscow" (NCC-2718) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enters service [FASA]. Soltar is born [TOS #30]. 20 April The U.S.S. "Santander" (NCC-1232) "Coventry" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 06 May The U.S.S. "Coventry" (NCC-1230) prototype frigate is launched [SotF]. According to Q in 2373, this is an excellent year for Saurian brandy [TNG #49]. 13 June The U.S.S. "Pralaya" (NCC-1855) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. June [reference stardate 1/9506] After distinguishing himself in the Battle of Axanar, Captain Christopher R. Pike commands the "Enterprise," with Lt. Spock as Science Officer/ Second Officer. Pike is the youngest Academy graduate ever to command a starship (his successor will be even younger). A new five-year mission begins with the "Enterprise" deployed primarily as a survey vessel. During Pike's command, he will participate in over 200 planetary surveys including the initial contacts with Alpha Majoris I, Antos IV, Barlow's Planet, Berengaria VII, Coridon, Gamma Vertis IV, Lavinius VI, Manark IV, Rigel VII, Talos IV, Thasus, and Typerius II. Lieutenant (j.g.) Montgomery Scott serves aboard the "Enterprise" for the first time, under Chief Engineer Caitlin Barry [FASA, EOM, TOS #44]. The "Loknar" class frigate "Borga" (NCC-2709) is destroyed in the Four Years War [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Tiberius" (NCC-4363), "Charlemagne" (NCC-4364), "Jauhur" (NCC- 4366) and "Alexander" (NCC-4367) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers enter service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Pharsalus" (NCC-4311) and "Buena Vista" (NCC-4322), "Larson" class destroyers, are destroyed in the Four Years War [FASA]. [Y 140] Starbases enter service in most military fleets--the Orions are a notable exception. The Federation galactic survey cruiser, light hospital ship, priority transport frigate, and VIP transport frigate enter service. The Tholian web caster starbases are in operation. The Gorn command cruiser enters service, as does the WYN auxiliary cruiser. Monitors and support pallets enter service to all races. The Hydran tug, Cargo pallet, Shuttle Conveyor pallet, Self Defense pallet, and Troop Transport pallet all enter service along with large and small Q-ships. The Indirigan dreadnought first appeared this year, with 18 of them constructed, counting variants. It will be the main force keeping the surrounding Far Side races from encroaching on Indirigan space before the "calling" to depart takes place. The Krebiz Light Cargo Transport capsule, Light Repair capsule, Mine- sweeper capsule, Scout capsule, Transport capsule, Heavy Repair capsule, Troop Transport capsule, Command Cruiser capsule, and Light Troop Trans- port capsule all enter service. The Krebiz "Clipper" class frigate, scout frigate, light minesweeper, "Pincer" class troop transport, scout, heavy minesweeper, "Mandible" class light command cruiser, cargo transport, heavy repair cruiser, "Claw" class command cruiser, heavy repair cruiser, and cargo transport cruiser all enter service. The Near Side Krebiz develop shield technology, however liberal factions prevent the appli- cation of this technology to ships. The Argonian monitor with Power pallet and Repair pallet, and tug with Power Boost pod enter service [SFB]. 28 June The U.S.S. "Brilliant" (NCC-1858) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. July [reference stardate 1/9507] The attack on Convoy Y-162 near the Revonet system marks the first significant Klingon defeat. In this battle, the Klingons do not have superior numbers and it shows what the U.F.P.'s superior tactical ability can accomplish when the odds are more even [FASA]. 12 July The U.S.S. "Dahlgren" (NCC-1234) "Coventry" class frigate is launched [SotF]. The U.S.S. "Saladin" (NCC-4368) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. 19 July The U.S.S. "Monitor" (NCC-1713) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is laid down at UESPA, Star Fleet Divison, San Francisco Yards, Earth. The U.S.S. "Hashira" (NCC-1856) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned [HCE, SotF]. At the Star Fleet Academy Lunar Station, Cadet Kirk successfully passes the "bug-spot event" test in the Gernsback crater [ON 15]. After completing his internship, Dr. McCoy serves as a surgeon-trainee aboard the heavy cruiser U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-1707) with the brevet rank of Lt. Commander [EOM]. August [reference stardate 1/9508] The U.S.S. "Hardraade" (NCC-4369) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Tokyo" (NCC-2719) and "Corinth IV" (NCC-2720) Mark I "Loknar" class frigates enter service [FASA]. stardate 7881.2 The last complete roster of Vulcan study and training (prior to the mid- 2260s) is compiled for Star Fleet [TOS #29]. 11 August The U.S.S. "Assurance" (NCC-1233) "Coventry" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 19 August The U.S.S. "Avenger" (NCC-1860) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. Hikaru Sulu enters the Star Fleet Academy and majors in Spatial Navigation. He will become captain of the Academy fencing team for three years running [EOM]. 21 August The U.S.S. "Constant" (NCC-1236) "Coventry" class frigate is launched [SotF]. Pavel Chekov gets his first telescope [ON 9]. Kad, a female nefittifi, is born on Etolos [TNG #14]. [reference stardate 1/95] The 25th starbase begins operations on this hundredth year of these command centers [SFC]. Alohk Ixan of Deneva enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. The Type 1 P-3 "Caladan" class cutter enters service in the Romulan Empire [FASA]. [Y 141] The Third Klingo-Hydran War ends. The Hydrans have gained no territory, but have regained their self-respect. For reasons that remain obscure, four new kings take the throne in less than one year. The last king, Hydraxan XVI, will manage to hold power for two years. The Mechad initiate aggression against the Clydon Organics. This action will con- stitute a full-scale war and will most likely be the reason preventing the Clydons from conquering the Free Trade Zone four years later. The Argonian "Whirlwind" class light command cruiser and the Klingon tug-A enter service [SFB]. 07 September [reference stardate 1/9509.07] As a result of the numerous ship disappearances, Star Fleet Command orders the Zone of Transport Escort for a large region of Federation space. This order restricts movement of private and commercial starships, requires naval escort for vessels travelling in the restricted area, and places armed marines aboard all escorted ships. These new regulations remain in effect until after the war. The Zone order significantly reduces the frequency of piracy attempts and unexplained starship disappearances [FASA]. 13 September The U.S.S. "Andalucia" (NCC-1857) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. 16 September The U.S.S. "Courageous" (NCC-1861) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. The "Valencia" (NX-1109) class light cruisers are withdrawn from service [Inet12]. Contact is lost with the 21st Century "Friendship 1" warp probe [V 267]. 03 October The U.S.S. "Carriacou" (NCC-1242) "Coventry" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 06 October The U.S.S. "Endurance" (NCC-1862) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 14 October The U.S.S. "Ashanti" (NCC-1237) "Coventry" class frigate is launched [SotF]. October [reference stardate 1/9510] The "Loknar" class frigates "Argus City" (NCC-2715) and "New York" (NCC-2716) are destroyed in the Four Years War. The U.S.S. "Frederick" (NCC-4371) and "Acre" (NCC-4372) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers enter service [FASA]. 22 October The U.S.S. "Jen Miri" (NCC-1235) "Coventry" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 12 November The U.S.S. "Alacrity" (NCC-1881) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Singapore Naval Yards, Earth [SotF]. Star Fleet issues a requirement for a light exploration cruiser to be used in low-threat regions of the U.F.P. The "Sands" class will be the result, a direct derivative of the "Cargile" class destroyer [Inet5]. November [reference stardate 1/9511] The U.S.S. "Daran V" (NCC-2721) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enters service [FASA]. The Klingons suffer their worst defeat yet, losing five squadrons to U.F.P. forces in the Nostveg Engagement [FASA]. The Gorns introduce the "Iguana" class frigate. The first Gorn vessel to incorporate an early form of multifunction phased array into its hull structure, the "Iguana" has warp 7.5 capacity and carries a crew of 72. Armament consists of 2 forward x-ray lasers. The Gorns also retrofit the "Triceratops" class research cruisers with additional retractable sensor arrays [Inet5]. December [reference stardate 1/9512] The U.S.S. "Anzio" (NCC-4329) and "Iwo Jima" (NCC-4333) "Larson" class destroyers are destroyed in the Four Years War [FASA]. 21 December The U.S.S. "Dromio" (NCC-1866) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 23 December The U.S.S. "Brilliant" (NCC-1858) "Surya" class frigate and the U.S.S. "Socorro" (NCC-1231) "Coventry" class frigate are commissioned [SotF]. 2248, 04 January The U.S.S. "Shiva" (NCC-1882) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Singapore Naval Yards, Earth [SotF]. Mary, Governor Pardonnet's future colony assistant, is born [TOS #93]. 08 January The U.S.S. "Balthasar" (NCC-1867) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. According to Star Fleet records, the Symmetrists have ceased to exist as an organized group, completely discredited by their more radical followers [GN 26]. January [reference stardate 1/9601] The Battle of Sinbad IV marks the first major confrontation between ground troops of the opposing forces. The Battle of Delgon-R marks the first use of Klingon gravitic mines and the first defensive action by Klingon forces. The Klingons lose 30,000 highly skilled ground troops, including a crack Klingon Imperial guards battalion, in the Sinbad IV battle [FASA]. The Imperial Klingon Navy has their first encounter with the "Cassard" class missile destroyers when the Federation 6th Fleet is conducting maneuvers in an uninhabited system near Federation Outpost 1. In a 30-minute battle, 3 Federation vessels are lost, 2 heavily damaged, and the rest receiving light to moderate damage. Three Klingon D-16's manage to retreat back to Klingon space, out of 3 D-7A's and 6 D-16's [Inet7]. 17 January The U.S.S. "Coventry" (NCC-1230) frigate is commissioned. These high-warp frigates, each with a complement of 315, will replace the "Surya" class. Fourteen will be built (NCC-1230-NCC-1243) [SotF, AES]. January [reference stardate 1/9601] The U.S.S. "Paris" (NCC-2722) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enters service [FASA]. Zane Bonifay is born [TOS #94]. 02 February The U.S.S. "Eltanin" (NCC-1239) "Coventry" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 03 February The U.S.S. "Avenger" (NCC-1860) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned. Over the next 20 years, the "Avenger" will complete 5 flawless 4-year missions for Star Fleet Command, serving as both an exploratory vessel and distinguished combatant [SotF, ACDP]. 09 February The U.S.S. "Santander" (NCC-1232) "Coventry" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. February [reference stardate 1/9602] The "Larson" class destroyer U.S.S. "Eylau" (NCC-4317) is destroyed in a battle with a single Klingon L-6 frigate on the fringe of the Falgor system [FASA]. 15 February The U.S.S. "Regent" (NCC-1883) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Singapore Naval Yards, Earth [SotF]. February [reference stardate 1/9602] The U.S.S. "Rajendra" (NCC-4373) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. The Imperial Navy has penetrated as deep as 15 parsecs into certain sectors of U.F.P. space, but is seriously overtaxed [FASA]. 19 February The U.S.S. "Sverdlov" (NCC-1238) "Coventry" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 21 February The U.S.S. "Bonhomme Richard" (NCC-1712) heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. March [reference stardate 1/9603] Star Fleet withdraws "Constitution" class cruisers from front-line combat duty against Klingon forces. The class will continue to serve on other fronts in its pre-war capacities [FASA]. The Karagite Order of Heroism decoration is originated by the U.F.P. Exec- utive Council. It is a stylized humanoid female with outstretched arms grasping an upraised sword attached to scarlet and white horizontal stri- pes, awarded to individuals who have shown conspicuous heroism in defense of U.F.P. worlds and their populations in times of conflict. The decor- ation is named in honor of the successful Star Fleet Marine defense of the planet Karag against Klingon invaders during the Four Years War [FASA]. March [reference stardate 1/9603] The U.S.S. "Bahu" (NCC-4374), "Genghis Khan" (NCC-4375), and "Liegnitz" (NCC-4376) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers and the U.S.S. "Elas" (NCC- 2723) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enter service [FASA]. 16 March The U.S.S. "Amiens" (NCC-1869) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 21 March The U.S.S. "Courageous" (NCC-1861) "Surya" class fast frigate is commis- sioned [SotF]. 04 April The U.S.S. "Endurance" (NCC-1862) "Surya" class frigate commissioned [SotF]. 07 April The U.S.S. "Dahlgren" (NCC-1234) "Coventry" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. 09 April The U.S.S. "Assurance" (NCC-1233) "Coventry" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. April [reference stardate 1/9604] The "Larson" class destroyers "Hammurabi" (NCC-4337) and "Troy" (NCC-4338) are destroyed while escorting a convoy of merchant ships bound for a fron- tier area. During the battle, 17 freighters are destroyed and an ad- ditional 4 are taken as prizes by the Klingons. Of the 5 surviving ships, all report that the "Hammurabi" destroyed two Klingon D-7 cruisers and crippled two others before being destroyed herself. The "Troy" apparently was disabled in the initial exchange of fire and left for dead. When a Klingon cruiser ventured too close to the derelict, however, it opened fire and destroyed the enemy vessel in a single volley [FASA]. Star Fleet Command issues the Star Fleet Medal of Honor decoration. It is a stylized set of stars, each representing one of the founders of the U.F.P., attached to a ribbon of diagonal blue and silver stripes, and is awarded in peace or wartime for actions beyond the call of duty [FASA]. April [reference stardate 1/9604] The U.S.S. "Cromwell" (NCC-4377) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. Mantilles becomes the 25th U.F.P. member [STM]. Neural (Zeta Bootis III) is discovered [EOM, STM]. 17 April The U.S.S. "Antipholus" (NCC-1870) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. U.F.P. scientists begin observing volcanic activity on the planet Rakatan in the Ordover system from Skaftar, the planet's moon [TOS #68]. Dr. McCoy meets archeologist Nancy Crater for the last time [MT]. Verdicchio is born [TOS #89]. 29 April The U.S.S. "Constant" (NCC-1236) "Coventry" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. 01 May The U.S.S. "Carriacou" (NCC-1242) "Coventry" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. Commander Leigh Chapel is assigned as first officer to the "Enterprise" [EOM]. Quinn Kilvennan is born [TOS #89]. 09 May The U.S.S. "Ashanti" (NCC-1237) "Coventry" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. 10 May The U.S.S. "Hornet" (NCC-1714) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is laid down at UESPA, Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth [SotF, HCE]. The "Enterprise" returns to Areta (Beta Circinus III) and establishes trade between the native nomads and townspeople. Vulcan's Glory is recovered by the "Enterprise" from GS391 [TOS #44]. stardate 1284.7 The "Enterprise" surveys Rigel VII & VIII. Many of the crew are wounded on the former world, including Lt. Spock. The ship heads for Vega IX for replacement of personnel and resupply. In two weeks the starship is diverted to the Talos star group. "Enterprise" fatalities: 3 dead (including Captain Pike's yeoman, Leon) [Me, STM, TCT #6]. stardates 1298.3-1298.5 The Talos IV expedition: The Talosians are contacted by the "Enterprise" and Captain Pike is taken captive for a short period of time, after picking up a distress call from the S.S. "Columbia," which disappeared 18 years previous [Me, EOM]. Note that Spock's emotionalism during this period might be attributed to his suppression of Pon Farr [AT]. Enroute to Vega IX, the "Enterprise" discovers Anomaly T-128 (informally known as Pike's Rift), a temporal rift which opens every 33.4 years. Pas- sing through it, first contact is made with the Calligar who aid in the installation of the voice analog systems to the "Enterprise" computer, utilizing the first officer's voice print [TOS #57]. The U.S.S. "Potemkin" (NCC-1711) has her Monotronic computer system replaced with a "Daystrom" Duotronic system [SotF]. May [reference stardate 1/9605] The U.S.S. "Joan Of Arc" (NCC-4378) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. [reference stardate 1/96] The Type 1 V-5 "Ralaaram Ocala" ("Skyfire") class cruiser enters service in the Romulan Empire. The Type 1 J-4 "Baydron" class transport also enters service [FASA]. 21 May The U.S.S. "Merrimac" (NCC-1715) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is laid down at UESPA, Star Fleet Division, Singapore Naval Yard, Earth. The U.S.S. "Dromio" (NCC-1866) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned [HCE, SotF]. 25 May The U.S.S. "Dardanius" (NCC-1871) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 01 June The U.S.S. "Jen Miri" (NCC-1235) "Coventry" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. 06 June The U.S.S. "Balthasar" (NCC-1867) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. June [reference stardate 1/9606] The D-10A "Riskadh" class cruiser enters service in the Klingon fleet. Utilizing the same command pod as the D-7, the D-10 employs the most effective shields the empire has to offer, and is rushed into the Four Years War. The ship's complement is 505 officers and 320 troops. The ship has warp 8 capacity but its only shortcoming is her fairly weak impulse system [FASA]. 12 June The U.S.S. "Spiro" (NCC-1884) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Singapore Naval Yards, Earth [SotF]. June [reference stardate 1/9606] The U.S.S. "San Miguel" (NCC-4379) and "Babur" (NCC-4380) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers and the U.S.S. "Troyius" (NCC-2724) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enter service [FASA]. The D-20A "Death Rite" class cruiser enters service in the Klingon fleet and is immediately rushed into the Four Years War. The class suffers from a lack of maneuvering power and a relatively weak superstructure [FASA]. Backed by massive loans from Leeper-Fell, Surelox Systems negotiates with Wyandotte Defense Shields to wage a secret campaign of price-fixing to re- duce Charlottes Shields leadership in the field. This almost proves to be Surelox's undoing when the Federation Tribunal Court settles the matter by awarding Charlottes Shields a large financial judgment [FASA]. July [reference stardate 1/9607] The U.S.S. "Hideyoshi" (NCC-7381) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. Near the Klingon border, 3 "Cassard" class missile destroyers are forced into battle without support. All 3 ships are lost in the engagement and all "Cassards" are removed from long-range patrol duties and assigned to outpost defense duties and fleet support actions only. Star Fleet feels that the ships are too vulnerable to operate without support from other starships due to the lack of beam weapons [Inet7]. 30 July The U.S.S. "Auriga" (NCC-1241) "Coventry" class frigate is launched [SotF]. August [reference stardate 1/9608] The Klingons successfully use their new D-10As and D-20As against the U.F.P. at the Debacle at Giso [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Bayinnaung" (NCC-4382) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. The Defense of Rudgur III marks the first use of chlortheragen, a Klingon- manufactured nerve gas [FASA]. Delta Sigma IV is discovered by the Bader. Shortly thereafter an exploratory team from Dorset also arrives [TNG #72]. 12 August The U.S.S. "Hippolyta" (NCC-1872) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. Captain Christopher Pike quarantines Talos IV under General Order Number Seven. General Order 7 states that "any transgression...shall be punish- able by death," the only order ever to do so (Prohibited P-007). By stardate 1305.0, 17 additional Star Fleet General Orders will be in effect, totaling 24 [FASA, SFC, Me, STM, EOM]. In the "Mirror" universe, when an imperial starship attempts to exploit the inhabitants of Talos IV, it barely escapes. The Talosians, masters of illusion, repelled the hostilities effortlessly. The empire quarantines the system, fearing that the Talosians might use their telepathic powers to acquire imperial secrets. Violation of this quarantine is punishable by death [TBoT #14]. 17 August The U.S.S. "Endeavor" (NCC-1716) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Rodriquez Ingenieria, Lima, United Americas, Earth [HCE, SotF]. 19 August The U.S.S. "Resurgent" (NCC-1240) "Coventry" class frigate is launched [SotF]. The planet Fellowship (Beta Maxima 437) is founded by a Terran religious organization [FASA]. 01 September The U.S.S. "Sverdlov" (NCC-1238) "Coventry" class frigate is commissioned. On stardate 4022 she will be lost with a minimum crew aboard while con- ducting performance evaluations for the failed PB-51 series warp units. The engines redlined and blew apart due to faulty seals in several anti- matter containment bottles, as determined by a subsequent Star Fleet Inquiry Board [SotF]. 13 September The U.S.S. "Amiens" (NCC-1869) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. 16 September The U.S.S. "Odin" (NCC-1875) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. September [reference stardate 1/9609] The "Larson" class destroyers U.S.S. "Acre" (NCC-4372) and "Behu" (NCC-4374) are destroyed in the Four Years War [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Cortez" (NCC-4383) and "Tenochtitian" (NCC-4384) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers enter service. The U.S.S. "Rome" (NCC-2726) and "Los Angeles" (NCC-2727) Mark I "Loknar" class frigates enter service [FASA]. 27 September The U.S.S. "Eltanin" (NCC-1239) "Coventry" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. Gran, Audrid Dax's son, is born [GN 38]. 10 October The U.S.S. "Defiant" (NCC-1717) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Houston Division, United Americas, Earth. The U.S.S. "Antipholus" (NCC-1870) "Surya" class frigate is com- missioned [SotF, HCE]. October [reference stardate 1/9610] The "Loknar" class frigate "Boridi" (NCC-2717) is destroyed in the Four Years War. The U.S.S. "Adolphus" (NCC-4385) and "de Tourville" (NCC-4386) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers enter service [FASA]. The Mark II "Aakenn" class freighter enters service with warp 9 (unloaded) capacity with crews of 54. During the Four Years War this class is used to move men and materiel to the front and supplies to the rear to keep the U.F.P.'s wartime production schedule at high levels [FASA]. 28 October The U.S.S. "Indus" (NCC-1243) "Coventry" class frigate is launched [SotF]. November [reference stardate 1/9611] The U.S.S. "Breitenfeld" (NCC-4387) and "Bradley" (NCC-4388) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers enter service. The U.S.S. "Corinth IV" (NCC- 2720) "Loknar" class frigate is destroyed, her whereabouts unknown. The U.S.S. "Ekos" (NCC-2728), "Yonada" (NCC-2729), and "Makusia" (NCC-2730) Mark I "Loknar" class frigates enter service. The "Larson" class destroyer U.S.S. "San Miguel" (NCC-4379) is destroyed in the Four Years War [FASA]. [Y 142] The Second Federation-Kzinti War ends with no change in borders. The mechanical nature of the Mechad results in some odd experiments with fleet composition. In some cases, the control software (i.e. the crew) of all the ships in the fleet are identical. The ships in such a fleet are capable of very close cooperation, having a unity of purpose that simply could not exist with ships and crews whose thought processes aren't identical. This often works very well, resulting in closely coordinated fleets which are extremely hard to defeat. On some occasions there are odd side effects. During this year, two battlecruiser crews cloned from the same operating system are jointly engaged in a recon- naissance-in-force expedition through the border marches of the KCA when they come across a poorly defended convoy. The risk assessment sub- processes of these two crews have a slightly odd configuration that leads to an obsession with gambling. They decided that the combination of the freighter convoy and the random nature of the Distortion Cannon provides an irresistible gambling opportunity. The Argonian "Typhoon" galactic survey cruiser enters service. The ISC launch their own police flagships [SFB]. 24 November The U.S.S. "Dardanius" (NCC-1871) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. 08 December The U.S.S. "Bonhomme Richard" (NCC-1712) heavy cruiser is commissioned with PB-32 warp engines. This first variation on the "Constitution" class has warp 8 capacity, two dilithium laser banks, Duotronic computers, and a complement of 430. Sixteen ships of this class will be built (NCC-1712- NCC-1727) and, beginning in the 2250s, ten "Constitution" ships will be converted over to this class. The "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruisers might be later reclassified, or employed as, command cruisers. On star- date 4958.81, the U.S.S. "Bonhomme Richard" will verify the existence of the Klingon warship "Tor'Stog" ("Deviser," KL 73796) "Klolode" class vessel. In the mid-2250s, James Kirk will serve as Executive Officer aboard the U.S.S. "Bonhomme Richard" [SotF, HCE, SFB, FRS, TOS #15]. 12 December The U.S.S. "Monitor" (NCC-1713) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is launched [HCE, SotF]. December [reference stardate 1/9612] The K-17D "Z'mortama" class scout enters service in the Klingon fleet. The U.S.S. "Blake" (NCC-4389) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service in Star Fleet [FASA]. 27 December The U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NCC-1718) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Houston Division, United Americas, Earth [SotF, HCE]. Kevin Katasai is born on Nisus (Vulcan Colony 9) [TOS #38]. Roger Lake begins his career of commanding service ships [TOS #94]. 2249, 02 January The U.S.S. "Auriga" (NCC-1241) "Coventry" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. January [reference stardate 1/9701] The "Loknar" class frigates "Elas" (NCC-2723) and "Los Angeles" (NCC-2727) are destroyed in the Four Years War [FASA]. 14 January The U.S.S. "Hippolyta" (NCC-1872) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. January [reference stardate 1/9701] The U.S.S. "Nhat-Le" (NCC-4391) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Berlin" (NCC-2731) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enter service [FASA]. The Mark II "Fenlon" class monitors enter service. These 72-man spherical vessels are the only monitor class ships in Star Fleet, used primarily to patrol border systems and protect them from marauders and pirates. The "Fenlon" class is seldom found alone, its primary function is to support cutters operating in the immediate area. A drastic departure from normal Star Fleet designs, the spherical hull features centrally mounted engines capable of moving the vessel at warp 0.9 for periods up to 6 months. Their basic armament consists of 10 phaser emplacements [FASA]. 20 January Nyota Penda Uhura traditionally kills a lion (automaton) with a spear in East Africa, on Earth [Log 9]. Star Fleet's Military Staff Committee approves the purchase of 35 "Kiaga" (NCC-820) and 155 "Agilis" (NCC-855) class perimeter action starships [SotF2]. With advances into U.F.P. territory stalled, the K-23 class escort is put into production in the Klingon Empire [FASA]. This is roughly the period during which the "Enterprise" surveys the Class M planet Corinthia VII for possible future colonization. Captain Pike saves the lives of Spock, Boyce, Tyler and Trawley. "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Williams [SNW]. 04 February The U.S.S. "Eagle" (NCC-1719) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Rodriquez Ingenieria, Lima, United Americas, Earth [SotF, HCE]. February [reference stardate 1/9702] New, improved phaser weapon systems are installed in front-line ships [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Marlborough" (NCC-4392), "Ali Bey" (NCC-4393) and "Washington" (NCC-4394) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers and the U.S.S. "Opkapi" (NCC- 2732) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enter service [FASA]. The Mark II "Nelson" class scouts enter service with crews of 180 and phaser weaponry, as well as binary transducer shield generators and improved impulse engines [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Austerlitz" (NCC-4308), "Larson" class destroyer, is destroyed in the Four Years War [FASA]. 19 February The U.S.S. "Odin" (NCC-1875) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned. In later years, on stardate 8430.21, she will verify the existence of the Klingon D-9 "K'teremny" class destroyer "Sharug" ("Fire Wind," KL 49329) [SotF]. The Mk II "Anton" class cruisers enter service [FASA]. The K-23A "Talat kh'exesta" ("Little Killer") class escort is introduced into the Klingon fleet. Built as a wedge of angular, flat surfaces this class spearheads their propaganda war against the U.F.P. [FASA]. 04 March The U.S.S. "Lafayette" (NCC-1720) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Abou-Ghazala Ltd., Cairo, Earth [SotF, HCE]. 09 March The U.S.S. "Resurgent" (NCC-1240) "Coventry" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. March [reference stardate 1/9703] The U.S.S. "Wellington" (NCC-4395) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. April [reference stardate 1/9704] The D-9B "Z'gal" ("Seeker") class cruiser enters service in the Klingon Fleet, to act as a research vessel in the Four Years War [FASA]. April [reference stardate 1/9704] The U.S.S. "Lafayette" (NCC-4397) and "Murat" (NCC-4398) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers enter service. The "Loknar" class frigate "Yonada" (NCC-2729) is destroyed in the Four Years War [FASA]. The Prentares Council of Elders issues the Prentares Ribbon decoration. This stylized Prentarian lamb surrounded by a green wreath, with the in- scription "High Protector" below, is awarded to military personnel or civilians who have saved the life of a U.F.P. civilian through peaceful means [FASA]. May [reference stardate 1/9705] Forces of the Klingon Empire make their deepest penetration into Federation space at the Battle of Thranstor, but the Klingon fleet, led by Admiral Kamato, is eventually routed by a reinforced Federation fleet armed with the new phaser weapons. Following the defeat, the line of Admiral Kamato attempts a coup to seize the throne, blaming the defeat of Thranstor on a lack of Imperial support. Though the coup fails, Kamato escapes with his remaining loyalists into the Triangle area [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Ney" (NCC-4399) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Aurelia" (NCC-2733) and "Carinae II" (NCC-2734) Mark I "Loknar" class frigates enter service [FASA]. 21 May The U.S.S. "Ardent" (NCC-1886) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Singapore Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Singapore, Earth [SotF]. Cadet Kirk earns a commendation for original thinking when he successfully beats the Kobayashi Maru no-win scenario test on his third attempt--by reprogramming the computers [ST II, TOS #59]! P'mu'la Hopman is born [TLE #1]. 07 June The U.S.S. "Indus" (NCC-1243) "Coventry" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. June [reference stardate 1/9706] The U.S.S. "Von Blucher" (NCC-4400) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer enters service. The U.S.S. "Antos IV" (NCC-2735), "Arcannis" (NCC-2736), and "Mordensia" (NCC-2737) Mark I "Loknar" class frigates enter service [FASA]. Disagreements with the chief surgeon of the U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-1707) prompts Dr. Leonard McCoy's transfer to the Star Fleet General's Office where he will remain for six years. During which, as a cultural observer he will visit Capella IV, Beta Portalan II, Ursula IX, and will recommend the quarantine of Vendor to the Federation Council. Later as a medical advisor, he will obtain a second doctorate in pathology and write several books on the subject [EOM]. The U.S.S. "Pralaya" (NCC-1855), a "Surya" class frigate, is destroyed near Beta Aurigae by Klingon-allied warships [SotF]. The "Brogan" class light cruisers are decommissioned during this period [Inet4]. Ensign James Kirk is assigned to the training vessel U.S.S. "Republic" (NCC-1371) and prevents a near-fatal explosion aboard ship perpetrated by Benjamin Finney, and will be promoted to Lieutenant. In perhaps another incident, 10 wounded men are beamed up to the "Republic" [Cml, EOM, TOS #71]. As navigator aboard the "Republic," Ensign Kirk participates in the "Vulcanian Expedition." The "Republic" is one of four starships in orbit of Vulcan as a show of unity and as a reminder to the Vulcan Council of the scarcity of Vulcan nationals in Star Fleet. The result will be the U.S.S. "Intrepid" (NCC-1708) manned by an all-Vulcan crew. The "Intrepid" is placed under the auspices of the Vulcan Science Academy. Admiral Kabreigny is instrumental in this [GN 2, Cml, GN 18]. After the latest generation of "Constitution" class heavy cruisers begin entering service, the 20 "Pyotr Velikiy" class heavy cruisers are relegated to less adventurous missions and begin to be converted to allow them to serve in other roles, including as combat transports, armed tugs, and Marine landing ships [Inet3]. The "Lancer" class heavy fighter enters production. A 2-man fighter with warp 7 (burst) capacity and armed with 1 forward-firing light laser. 120 will be produced [Inet5]. 06 August The U.S.S. "Alacrity" (NCC-1881) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. [Y 143] A brief Fourth Lyran-Hydran War begins and ends as Hydrans recapture two planets from the Lyrans. The Lyrans are unable to devote their full attention due to troubles on the Kzinti border and agree to a ceasefire. The Orions recover intelligence drones from Hydran space for Klingons who are seeking Hydran colonies. The Federation command cruiser, Frax command cruiser, Klingon D7C command cruiser, and F5C destroyer enter service [SFB]. 16 August The U.S.S. "El Dorado" (NCC-1722) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Abou-Ghazala Ltd., Cairo, Earth [SotF, HCE]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Risa is admitted to the Federation [STSC]. August [reference stardate 1/9708] The U.S.S. "Khartoum" (NCC-4401) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Chicago" (NCC-2738) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enter service [FASA]. [reference stardate 1/97] "Chariot" class dilithium cargo ships greatly increase transportation efficiency by cutting costs and travel time while increasing payloads, with crews of only 24 [SFC]. The Type 1 H-5 "Ras Lovah" class warpshuttle enters service in the Romulan Empire [FASA]. September [reference stardate 1/9709] The U.S.S. "Tecumseh" (NCC-4402) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Deneb Clar" (NCC-2739) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enter service. The "Loknar" class frigate "Makusia" (NCC-2730) is destroyed in the Four Years War [FASA]. 10 September [reference stardate 1/9709.10] The renegade Klingon Admiral Kamato and his followers establish the Imperial Klingon States in the Triangle. Declaring itself to be the "rightful" Klingon government in exile, the IKS becomes a major source of intelligence against the Klingon Empire for the rest of the war. Initially, the IKS contains only two planets: K'Linsann (formally Patterson's Place) and Kinarra [FASA]. 15 September The U.S.S. "Niovi" (NCC-1887) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Singapore Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Singapore, Earth [SotF]. 21 September The U.S.S. "Monitor" (NCC-1713) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is commissioned. On stardate 5547.69 the "Monitor" will verify the existence of the Klingon D-7 "Klolode" class warship "Jurakte" ("Assassin," KL 32533). In the 2260s, Lt. Styles will serve aboard the "Monitor." After recommissioning in 2274 as a "Constitution (II)" class starship, she will be assigned to Fleet Subquadrant 0 and will remain in service through 2290 [SotF, HCE, GN 7]. The "Many," in service of the "One," discover Talin IV and begin their intrusions, intent on starting a nuclear catastrophe [GN 7]. October [reference stardate 1/9710] The U.S.S. "Gaikos" (NCC-2740) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enters service [FASA]. 14 October The U.S.S. "Shiva" (NCC-1882) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. Delkondros is appointed to the council on Vancadia [TOS #55]. Radak is born [TOS #15]. 13 November The U.S.S. "Regent" (NCC-1883) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 14 November The U.S.S. "Merrimac" (NCC-1715) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is launched [HCE, SotF]. November [reference stardate 1/9711] The U.S.S. "Perry" (NCC-4403) and "Hastings" (NCC-4404) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers enter service. The U.S.S. "Proxima" (NCC-2713) "Loknar" class frigate is lost, her whereabouts unknown. The U.S.S. "Sydney" (NCC-2741) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate enters service. The U.S.S. "Bayinnaung" (NCC-4382) and "Ney" (NCC-4399) "Larson" class destroyers are destroyed in the Four Years War [FASA]. The "Loknar" class frigate "Arcannis" (NCC-2736) is destroyed in the Four Years War [FASA]. Gary Mitchell loses the New York State racquetball singles championship [TOS #85]. The Mark I "Tyrannis" class research cruiser is commissioned. One of the most basic of designs, this class is built specifically around a large research deck (forming an extremely extended hull design) providing numerous expandable research bays dedicated to a single research project. No other vessel at this time has so much space dedicated to research in a single starship. The Mark I incorporates the latest in research equipment and is designed using the new FWE-1 engine, yielding better than warp 8 capacity, and carrying a complement of 275 [Inet7]. 01 December The U.S.S. "Hornet" (NCC-1714) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is launched [HCE, SotF]. 06 December [reference stardate 1/9712.06] Believing that the Klingons must stop the war now in order to strengthen themselves to fight again another day, Admiral Komex surrenders himself to U.F.P. authorities and informs them of the location of the two major Klingon supply bases in the disputed area [FASA]. 07 December The U.S.S. "Saratoga" (NCC-1724) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Abou-Ghazala Ltd., Cairo, Earth [SotF, HCE]. Axanar is declared the 26th U.F.P. member [STM]. December [reference stardate 1/9712] The "Loknar" class frigate "Aurelia" (NCC-2733) is destroyed in the Four Years War. The U.S.S. "Jackson" (NCC-4405) and "San Jacinto" (NCC-4407) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers enter service. The U.S.S. "Halk" (NCC-2742) and "Ilyra" (NCC-2743) Mark I "Loknar" class frigates enter service [FASA]. 2250, 12 January The U.S.S. "Argus" (NCC-1888) "Surya" class frigate is laid down at Singapore Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Singapore, Earth [SotF]. [reference stardate 1/98] The Type 2 V-1 "Vadaso Stelri" ("Glider in the Stars") class cruiser enters service in the Romulan Star Empire. Some 40 vessels of this class will be built, mounting better bank-mounted weaponry and a more powerful impulse drive than her Type 1 predecessor. Also entering service is the Type 6 CS-2 "Verelan Vastarum" ("Graceful Flyer") class courier, the Type 1 I-4 "Graffler" class freighter, and the Type 9 J-3 "Ustalam Stelas" ("Starlifter") class freighter [FASA]. Warren Quinland of Terra enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. Many "Pyotr Velikiy" class ships are refit with the smaller and more powerful SSWR-XVB reactors to bring their performance closer to "Constitution" standards. In some ships the engineering hull is completely removed, leaving only the short, bobbed stump of the connecting neck, decreasing displacement by some 50,000 tons, significantly improving warp and impulse performance [Inet3]. January [reference stardate 1/9801] Researchers at the Vulcan Science Academy develop a hypospray antidote to chlortheragen, the Klingon nerve gas [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Palo Alto" (NCC-4408), "Scott" (NCC-4409), "Rommell" (NCC- 4410), "Bolivar" (NCC-4411), "San Martin" (NCC-4412), "Boyaca" (NCC-4413), and "Dewey" (NCC-4414) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers enter service. The U.S.S. "Tokyo" (NCC-2719) "Loknar" class frigate is destroyed. The U.S.S. "Mjorn" (NCC-2744) and "Alondra" (NCC-2745) Mark I "Loknar" class frigates enter service. The U.S.S. "Lactra" (NCC-2748), "London" (NCC- 2749), and "Deneva Ra" (NCC-2750) Mark II "Loknar" class frigates enter service. The "Loknar" class frigates "Carinae II" (NCC-2734) and "Deneb Clar" (NCC-2739) are destroyed the Four Years War [FASA]. The Mark II "Loknar" class frigates enter service, mounting newer warp drive systems providing 60% more power than the older units and increasing the ships' overall performance. The most significant advance in tech- nology is the incorporation of 8 phaser emplacements, delivering more firepower at longer ranges, weighing less, and requiring less structural reinforcing than the laser banks. The newly developed photon torpedo, delivering the same explosive power at 75% less power requirement, consid- erably lighter and requiring less structural reinforcement than the accel- erator cannon, is also incorporated in the form of 4 tubes. The "Loknar" class becomes more powerful than anything in the Klingon fleet with the exception of the D-10. The Mark II also mounts an upgraded binary shield generator, the FSK, giving 33% more protection at the same output level as the earlier system [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Thebes" (NCC-4336) and "de Tourville" (NCC-4386) "Larson" class destroyers are destroyed in the Four Years War [FASA]. Gwen Thee enters Star Fleet around this time. She will eventually become First Officer of the science vessel "John Glenn" for her first two tours [TOS #91]. [reference stardate 1/98] New phaser weaponry is developed by Bruno Wilhelm at the Arcturus Test Range [SFC]. The "Hale" class scouts are decommissioned [SFC]. 10 February The U.S.S. "Endeavor" (NCC-1716) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is launched [HCE, SotF]. 14 February The U.S.S. "Alacrity" (NCC-1881) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. February [reference stardate 1/9802] The U.S.S. "Lee" (NCC-4415) and "Grant" (NCC-4416) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers enter service. The U.S.S. "Opkapi" (NCC-2732) and "Sydney" (NCC-2741) Mark I "Loknar" class frigates are refitted to the Mark II con- figuration. The U.S.S. "Izar" (NCC-2751) and "Titan" (NCC-2752) Mark II "Loknar" class frigates enter service. The "Larson" class destroyers "Alaric" (NCC-4358) and "Scott" (NCC-4409) are destroyed in the Four Years War [FASA]. Star Fleet captures a command pod of a "Riskadh" D-10A class cruiser jet- tisoned during the Battle of Kesse 16 months earlier [FASA]. The Confederation of Tellar proposes the Grankite Order of Honor decor- ation. Issued by special order of the Commandant of Star Fleet Academy, to cadets who, during their tour of study at Star Fleet Academy, demon- strate selfless heroism in support of the U.F.P. and Star Fleet Command. The decoration is named in honor of Grankess'Lorr, a Tellarite cadet who is the first recipient. It takes the form of a small red, blue, and gold triangle surrounded by Tellarite white laurel leaves [FASA]. 28 February [reference stardate 1/9802.28] Initially using captured Klingon ships, Star Fleet attacks the Klingon fleet at Grank in the largest fleet action of the war [FASA]. The last uprising in the Orion systems occurs no later than this era [TOS #71]. March [reference stardate 1/9803] The U.S.S. "Moltke" (NCC-4417) and "Natkhimov" (NCC-4418) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers enter service. The U.S.S. "Moscow" (NCC-2718) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Carinae V" (NCC-2746) and "Argelia" (NCC-2747) Mark I "Loknar" class frigates enter service. The "Larson" class destroyer U.S.S. "Boyaca" (NCC-4413) is destroyed in the Four Years War [FASA]. During these final missions, all four members of the "Santee" (NCC-1925) class escort carriers augment the larger carriers in a series of massive strikes which help contribute to the end of the war. After the war, the ships are employed to accompany both fleet and merchant convoys in the outer regions of the U.F.P. to provide a deterrence to piracy, and to protect ships on diplomatic missions involving intense negotiations between warring systems [FSC]. Torl is born, one of the first Romulan-Klingon-Human genetically engineered beings who will colonize Chal ("Heaven") [GN 20]. 19 March The U.S.S. "Kreiger" (NCC-1726) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Rodriquez Ingenieria, Lima, United Americas, Earth [SotF, HCE]. 20 March [reference stardate 1/9803.20] In the Battle of Kolm-an, the U.F.P. deals a crushing blow to Klingon supply and repair capability, forcing the Empire to sue for peace [FASA]. 28 March The U.S.S. "Spiro" (NCC-1884) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 01 April The U.S.S. "Shiva" (NCC-1882) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. April [reference stardate 1/9804] The K-30E "K'nel" ("Luckless") class monitor enters service in the Klingon fleet. The first five production models are destroyed in a mysterious explosion during loading operations [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Cre'cy" (NCC-4312), "Gettysburg" (NCC-4324), "Salamis" (NCC- 4341), "Lutzen" (NCC-4346), and "Hannibal" (NCC-4350) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Rome" (NCC-2726), "Halk" (NCC-2742), "Ilyra" (NCC-2743), "Mjorn" (NCC- 2744), "Peking" (NCC-2710), "Daran V" (NCC-2721), and "Mjorn" (NCC-2744) Mark I "Loknar" class frigates are refitted to the Mark II configuration. The Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service with crews of 195, warp 9 capacity, and phaser and photon torpedo weaponry [FASA]. Jack Casden and Gage Darres work at Star Fleet Intelligence HQ [S31 #1]. 14 April The U.S.S. "Defiant" (NCC-1717) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is launched [HCE, SotF]. Star Fleet issues a requirement for a large, fast fleet supply vessel to perform a wide variety of duties such as repair, salvage, resupply, and crew exchange to deployed vessels. This position will be filled by the "Pelican" class [Inet5]. 01 May [reference stardate 1/9805.1] Daystrom Data Concepts is formed in San Francisco, Terra by Dr. Randall L. Daystrom, the inventor of the first Multitronic engram-logic-enhanced computer. It will be the sole manufacturer of the Multitronic computer series used by Star Fleet Command as well as numerous civilian and edu- cational concerns. After the death of Randall Daystrom, Dr. Richard Daystrom will take control of company operations until his mental collapse requires his son Richard Daystrom II to take over the position of CEO. This company will supervise the restoration of Memory Alpha's main computer complex following 2263's Lights of Zetar incident. Dr. Cynthia Daystrom will be credited with salvaging all but a minute portion of the research center's total accumulated access files [FASA]. 10 May The U.S.S. "Regent" (NCC-1883) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. 12 May [reference stardate 1/9805.12] The Axanar Peace Mission convenes [FASA]. May [reference stardate 1/9805] The first Mark I "Solar" class cutters enter service with warp 9 capacity and a crew of 23 [FASA]. May [reference stardate 1/9805] The U.S.S. "Borodino" (NCC-4307), "Torgau" (NCC-4316), "Gallipoli" (NCC- 4327), and "Jauhur" Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Balaklava" (NCC-4419) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service--the first new-built Mark II. The "Loknar" class frigate U.S.S. "Alondra" (NCC-2745) is destroyed in the Four Years War [FASA]. Star Fleet issues a new Command Directive to construct large numbers of small, fast ships to protect and hold areas of space pioneered by the "Constitution" and "Pyotr Veliky" class heavy cruisers (representing the U.F.P.'s first line of defense). The Star Fleet Office of Strategic Planning suggests the construction of large numbers of small cruisers or destroyers: "Avenger" class twin-nacelle ships, and "Predator" class single-nacelle ships (based on the "Hermes" design) [Inet3]. Cadet James Kirk enrolls in the Friendship Exchange Action and meets Kumara. This is probably the end result of Chancellor K'tok's reforms, including in part a moratorium on attempts to invade Federation territory and firm control over the Imperial Fleet, increased efforts to improve domestic infrastructure and the quality of life of nonwarrior strata of society, and a greater emphasis on diplomatic contacts and commercial relations with the U.F.P. and other galactic powers [Log 7, Inet3]. During this era, the use of invidium is discontinued due to its interference with sensitive electromagnetic systems such as transporters [SSG]. Noelle Marouk is born on Timshel, and Billy is also born at about this time [TOS #80]. 13 June [reference stardate 1/9806.13] The Four Years War ends, with the Treaty of Axanar signed by represent- atives of the United Federation of Planets and the Klingon Empire on Delta Orcus (Axanar). The Axanar Peace Mission negotiates the establishment of limited diplomatic channels between the two sides and obtains concessions from each to create a new U.F.P.-Klingon border. Captain Rollin Bannock is responsible for convincing the Axanarri to sign a treaty. James Kirk participates in this mission and is awarded the Palm Leaf, as is Bannock. At the conference, Kirk meets the Klingon Krodan and his son Kain [FRS, FASA, EOM, Cml, WGD, TOS #85, TOS #66]. June [reference stardate 1/9806] The U.S.S. "Trafalgar" (NCC-4304), "Thelenth" (NCC-4305), "Cortez" (NCC- 4383), "Bradley" (NCC-4388), and "Palo Alto" (NCC-4408) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Dreyfus" (NCC-4420) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service. The U.S.S. "Berlin" (NCC-2731) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. A major force in the treaty negotiations, Admiral Komex refuses the U.F.P. offer of asylum and voluntarily returns to Klinzhai after the war. He redeems his line's honor by presenting himself formally to the Emperor for judgment, and is executed in single combat by Kassa, the Imperial heir. Komex's claim that he was acting to end a war that was destroying the Klingon Empire's ability to rebuild does hit home with some influential lines, forcing Karhammur to abdicate the throne in favor of his son soon after the war. His son starts a new line of his own, and the new Imperial Household begins to rebuild Klingon military might [FASA]. The phaser and photon torpedo replace the laser and accelerator cannon as the Federation's primary shipboard weapons systems [FASA]. Aidan Burgess receives a bracelet from her friends Lynna and Cal [TLE #1]. A second colonial expansion begins into the Triangle, resulting in a trade boom unequalled in known history [FASA]. 21 June The U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NCC-1718) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is launched [HCE, SotF]. Star Fleet discovers that many of their top of the line fleet starships are spending too much time protecting and "watchdogging" too many of the newer and outermost located planetary systems. These starships are far too valuable and take up too much manpower to be properly effective. Therefore a highly mobile "armed" substation is considered to properly patrol and defend the confines of these outer systems, thereby freeing up the much larger destroyers/frigates/cruisers for more far reaching uses in exploration, rescue, diplomatic missions, defense/aggression etc. This leads to the eventual development of the "Saberhagen" class defense sub- station [RGP]. July [reference stardate 1/9807] The U.S.S. "Leyte" (NCC-4319), "Corregidor" (NCC-4331), "Napoleon" (NCC- 4344), and "Murat" (NCC-4398) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refit- ted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Loknar" (NCC-2700) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. Klingon citizens required to relocate in compliance with the Treaty of Axanar are transported to planets on their side of the newly defined Federation/Klingon border [FASA]. In the "Mirror" universe, after four bloody years of fighting the Klingon Federation, Emperor Warner decides they aren't worth the trouble and breaks off the attack. The Klingons limp home. Warner doesn't consider them a real threat, forgetting the ancient adage about the danger of a wounded beast [TBoT #14]. The I.K.S. "Klolode," lead ship of the D7 class cruiser, is rushed into service in the Imperial Fleet. Several problems have to be dealt with by engineers in the field, including the photon torpedo launch system (premature reaction of the warhead before impact) and a new dual-reactor system (2 smaller matter/antimatter reactors resulting in plasma flow problems to the nacelles). After these problems are solved in the early 2250s, the D7 cruiser will become the symbol of Klingon military power in the latter half of the 23rd Century, until being replaced by the "K't'inga" class [Inet3]. 24 July The U.S.S. "Hornet" (NCC-1714) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is commissioned. In 2264, under the command of Captain Stephen Leedson, she will see action during the Rittenhouse Scandal. By 2290 she will still be active, in Fleet Subquadrant 1 South as a "Constitution (II)" class star- ship [SotF, HCE, TOS #29]. 30 July The U.S.S. "Endeavor" (NCC-1716), another "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser, is commissioned. In 2262, she will be one of several ships to serve as the president's honor guard during the inaugural ceremonies at Altair VI. In 2264, she will be recommissioned as an "Achernar" class starship. In 2273, the "Endeavor" will serve as the lead ship for an all- new starship class and will remain active in Fleet Subquadrant 2 South through 2290 [SotF, HCE, ST 3]. The "Derf" class tender enters service. Before its introduction, marker buoys and navigational beacons had to be retrieved and returned to a repair facility to be serviced. The "Derf" class eliminates this need by carrying repair facilities onboard. These ships carry complements of 72 and have warp 9 capacity [FASA]. Gary Mitchell enters Star Fleet Academy. Karl-Willem Brandhorst is his roommate. The Academy's commandant at this time is Admiral Pearson Everett [TOS #85]. August [reference stardate 1/9808] The U.S.S. "Jutland" (NCC-4328), "Thermoplae" (NCC-4351), "Rommell" (NCC- 4410), and "San Martin" (NCC-4412) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Mahdi" (NCC-4421) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. 10 August The U.S.S. "Merrimac" (NCC-1715) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [HCE, SotF]. 14 August The U.S.S. "Eagle" (NCC-1719) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. Production begins on the "Aerie" class heavy carrier [Inet5]. Raymond Redheffer is born [TNG #33]. Lt. Kirk is given a position teaching Federation History at the Academy. One of his students he meets is Cadet Gary Mitchell. The two will become close friends despite radically different viewpoints and are assigned together on a training mission aboard the "Republic (NCC-1371) under Captain Rollin Bannock: a two-week sweep across the Federation side of the Klingon Neutral Zone. While aboard, Kirk becomes intimate with Phelana Yudrin, an Andorian (his first non-Human sexual experience). Bannock reprimands Kirk and Mitchell for attempting to read classified sensor logs of the "Republic's" true mission profile: the establishment of forcefield barriers and surveillance equipment to contain and monitor M'tachtar prisoners in exile on an uninhabited planet. The survey of Alpha Varangis is interrupted by new orders to represent the Federation in the Beta Bora system during a diplomatic event ending centuries of interplanetary conflict on the planet Heir'tzan. Kirk and Mitchell succeed in preventing an assassination attempt and a kidnapping. Kirk learns from Mitchell to take chances and trust instincts, not to play it strictly by the book [TOS #85, TOS #87]. The "T'Pari" class survey vessel is commissioned [LUG]. Roughly during this time, the Chekov family begins raising a series of bearlike white Samoyed dogs [TOS #91]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. 10 September The U.S.S. "Lafayette" (NCC-1720) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. 13 September The U.S.S. "Spiro" (NCC-1884) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. September [reference stardate 1/9809] The "K't'Kara" ("Bringer Of Destiny") D-7C class cruiser enters service in the Klingon fleet. This D-7 variant has more efficient warp engines than on her predecessor but they are incapable of powering all the weapons even though the ship is more maneuverable [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Garbo" (NCC-4323), "Liu Pang" (NCC-4356), "Pendragon" (NCC- 4361), "Hideyoshi" (NCC-4381), and "Bolivar" (NCC-4411) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Rorkes Drift" (NCC-4422) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Rhea" (NCC-2753) Mark II "Loknar" class frigate enter service [FASA]. The Type 4 Phaser Rifle is developed by Star Fleet. This 3-chambered weapon offers increased range and energy output compared to earlier hand/pistol versions. A long-range beam weapon, the rifle features a targeting screen and a tri-chamber force selection assembly. The stun setting has a maximum effective range of 442 meters, a disrupt range of 366 meters, a dematerialize range of 297 meters, and a maximum overload detonation radius of 533 meters. It is the first practical hand-held phaser weapon issued by Star Fleet [SFD, WFM]. Star Fleet's ship classification list is reformatted to better define ship types and missions and to facilitate comparisons with Klingon ship types [SotF]. Hikaru Sulu graduates from the Star Fleet Academy (95th percentile) and enrolls in the Tufts College of Military Science, where he specializes in astrophysics and tactical weaponry. He will receive his degree four years later [EOM]. A total of 5 "Kiaga" (NCC-820) class and 11 "Agilis" (NCC-855) class perimeter action ships have been lost in action in the Four Years War. They will be replaced in later years [SotF2]. October [reference stardate 1/9810] The U.S.S. "Trantis" (NCC-2703) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. On Mars, James Kirk visits the northern-most Agridome at Utopia Planitia. The next day Kirk will board the "Farragut" (NCC-1702) [TCT #1]. James Kirk is given his first deep space assignment aboard the heavy cruiser U.S.S. "Farragut" (NCC-1702) under Captain Garrovick and heads the first planetary survey of Neural (Zeta Bootis III) where he meets Tyree. However, his first six months aboard the "Farragut" are spent managing supply crates in the cargo bay. Androvar Drake is also assigned to the "Farragut" and will later command one of the original 12 "Constitution" class starships. Kelly Bogle serves aboard the "Farragut" also during this time--and he will become her captain in a decade [Ob, PLW, GN 7, GN 20, TOS #78]. Neural (Zeta Bootis) is classified as 'Prohibited P-388: This system is protected under the Prime Directive of Non-Interference, and any unauthorized contact with its natives is expressly forbidden' [STM]. Early in his first deep space tour of duty, James Kirk spends a 3-day shore leave on Argelius and gets hungover from mixing Argelian ale [TOS #65]. During Kirk's time aboard the "Farragut" (NCC-1702), the starship picks up a yagghorth-infested ship. James Kirk helps in getting the bodies of three crew members out of the engine coils where the creatures had shoved them. Totally unknown to Star Fleet of this time is that the yagghorths are genetically-engineered creatures, integral components of 26th Century psion jump-drive ships [TOS #71]. November [reference stardate 1/9811] The U.S.S. "Semmes" (NCC-4423) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Helios" (NCC-2754) Mark II "Loknar" class frigate enter service [FASA]. 15 November The U.S.S. "Defiant" (NCC-1717) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is commissioned. The "Defiant" will combat the N'shaii in the 2250s at Tenekratus IV, their 6th clash with Star Fleet vessels. Captain Serling will be her commanding officer circa 2259. Dr. Hamilton will be assigned as Chief Medical Officer in 2261. In 2263 she will be lost with all hands in a dimensional interphase at the territorial annex of the Tholian Assembly, her final commander being Captain Thomas Blair. Her uniform insignia may be a vertical arrow with an inset oval [SotF, HCE, TOS #86, SCE #18, TW, SCE #5, URM]. All research on the Elway Theorem is abandoned after having been proven inaccurate [TNG 160]. A subspace disruption in the Hanoli system destroys both the star and a Vulcan ship [DSN 416]. The U.S.S. "Sands" class light exploration cruiser is commissioned. Essentially a "Cargile" class destroyer with lateral weaponry removed, providing considerable volume for laboratory space and crew accomodations. The class will total 30 ships, originally armed with 1 bank of heavy lasers and 2 accelerator cannons, and possessing warp 7.8 capacity [Inet5]. [reference stardate 1/83] The Multitronic M-1 computer, using the advanced technology of Duotronics, is designed. Its many flaws result in this prototype being extensively revised [SFC]. [Y 144] On the Near Side of the galaxy, the first Vektrean Mercenary ships are sighted. The Fourth Lyran-Kzinti War begins. The Argonian "Twister" class battle tug and Battle pod, and "Blizzard" class destroyer leader enter service. The Krebiz Diplomatic capsule and "Mandible" light diplomatic cruiser enter service. This is the banner year for the Corporation's aggression as they purchase, outright, all the shipyards belonging to the Indirigans. This is the first time a private business has total control of major warship construction facilities. Granted, elements of ship construction were hired out to private firms, but now the Corporation could design and build warships to further its own specific needs. The Indirigan capitol ships are completed this year [SFB]. Timothy Riordan is born [TOS #58]. Ira Stoller is born [TOS #54]. The decommissioned U.S.S. "Palomar" (CC-760), U.S.S. "Long Beach" (CC-761), U.S.S. "Tayi" (CC-762), U.S.S. "Dominium" (CC-763), and U.S.S. "R'Sah-Dan" (CC-764) "Caracal" class vessels are briefly taken out of reserve [CCP]. During this era, Earth's Golden Gate Park will be closed to vehicles and allowed to grow wild [TLE #5]. December [reference stardate 1/9812] The U.S.S. "Shiloh" (NCC-4326) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Chief Joseph" (NCC-4424) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service. The U.S.S. "Epcot" (NCC-2711) and "Carinae V" (NCC-2746) Mark I "Loknar" class frigates are refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. 2251, 07 January The U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NCC-1718) heavy cruiser of the "Bonhomme Richard" class is commissioned. In 2264, under the command of Captain LaLiberte, she will be dispatched to the Altair system to investigate the Nagha's attack. On June 15, 2275 she will be recommissioned as an "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser and lost shortly thereafter. Her name will be passed on to a whole new generation of starships in the 2280s [SotF, HCE, ON 6, ST III]. January [reference stardate 1/9901] The U.S.S. "Poitiers" (NCC-4313), "Castinian" (NCC-4325), "Xerxes" (NCC- 4340), "Babur" (NCC-4380), "Lafayette" (NCC-4397), and "Tecumseh" (NCC- 4402) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II config- uration. The U.S.S. "Ahkeil" (NCC-2701) and "Mordensia" (NCC-2737) Mark I "Loknar" class frigates are refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. No longer requiring the services of many older starships, Star Fleet begins to decommission or destroy large quantities of cruisers, destroyers, and scouts. All "Constitution", "Loknar", "Larson", and "Nelson" class starships, refitted with phasers and photon torpedoes, continue to serve as the Federation's first line of defense [FASA]. James Kirk contracts Vegan Choriomeningitis [EOM, MG]. Plans are draws up for a vessel which can travel at high impulse speeds within a solar system without the massive energy expenditures a warp engine could create. Utilizing the same dilithium based technology and Duotronic computer systems, the substation could obtain low warp speeds (up to 1.45) for a duration long enough to repel enemy forces out of the defended system. The "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is the final result [RGP]. [reference stardate 1/99] The Type 3 X-3 "Vas'calanam" ("Aviary") class border defense outpost enters service in the Romulan Empire [FASA]. Bowling loses its popularity [GN 25]. Outnumbered 6 to 1, the "Farragut" battles pirates from Epsilon Canaris III. Ensign James Kirk, tactical weapons officer, receives the Decoration for Valor award. His knee is crushed and thigh shattered. Two weeks later, the "Farragut" arrives at Starbase 7 for repairs and medical treatment. At the base, Kirk meets Dr. Leonard McCoy and will take 7 months leave for therapy before returning to the "Farragut." While on leave, Kirk makes his first voyage to Alpha Centauri IV where he meets McCoy's daughter. On his third trip there, he forms Starstruck Inc. and purchases a valley, later to be named Garrovick Valley following the death of his captain. He will build a private cabin on Centauri (perhaps the same one later visualized in the Nexus?) [TOS #28]. About this time, the Ingavi develop warp drive [S31 #3]. 21 February The U.S.S. "El Dorado" (NCC-1722) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. 28 February [reference stardate 1/9902.28] Multiplanet Metals, Inc. is founded in Gdurav, Tellar. It will become the largest Tellarite mining concern in existence, the result of several corporate mergers. The U.S.S. "Ardent" (NCC-1886) "Surya" class frigate is launched [FASA, SotF]. March [reference stardate 1/9903] General Order Number One is specially suspended for Axanar, and the planet is established as a U.F.P. protectorate for sociological study [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Blenheim" (NCC-4315), "Chou" (NCC-4339) and "Xenophon" (NCC- 4342) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II config- uration. The U.S.S "Hindenburg" (NCC-4426) Mark II "Larson" class de- stroyer enters service. The U.S.S. "Gaikos" (NCC-2740) "Loknar" class frigate is lost, her whereabouts unknown [FASA]. In the Sagittarius star cluster, Ennengand (Shucorion's father) leads a Kauld battlebarge away from a small Blood feeder fleet. He and the battlebarge will vanish through a dimensional gateway [G #2]. 28 March The U.S.S. "Eagle" (NCC-1719) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [SotF, HCE]. April [reference stardate 1/9904] The U.S.S. "Aldebaran" (NCC-2712) and "Ekos" (NCC-2728) Mark I "Loknar" class frigates are refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Palomar" (CC-760) and U.S.S. "Long Beach" (CC-761) decommissioned "Caracal" class command cruisers are scrapped [CCP]. 14 April The U.S.S. "Lafayette" (NCC-1720) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is commissioned. On stardate 7614.03 she will be credited with the verification of the Klingon "K't'inga" class D-8 warship "Ch'lihime" ("Javelin," ChR 718) in Romulan service [SotF, HCE, FRS]. April [reference stardate 1/9904] The last Klingons are transported to their side of the Federation/Klingon border [FASA]. May [reference stardate 1/9905] Star Fleet's decommissioning and scrapping of older ships ends. All main starships are fitted with phasers and photon torpedoes [FASA]. A full-scale research project under the Office of Star Fleet Research and Exploration confirms the underlying accuracy of the superwarp theory, later leading to the transwarp drive. The Zone of Transport Escort is lifted [FASA, SFC]. 'The Great Shield Wars' ends. The Federation Fourth Quadrant Court of Commerce rules that Wyandotte Defense Shields and Surelox Systems have acted in collusion to make Charlottes Shields the victim of price-fixing. The resulting judgment brings about economic parity to these three industrial concerns [FASA]. James Kirk ends his relationship with Carol Marcus [TOS #58]. 03 June The U.S.S. "Saratoga" (NCC-1724) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. In the Gamma Quadrant, the planet Meridian dimensionally shifts back into normal space for a brief period of time [DSN 454]. 07 June TacFleet is established as a separate, specialized service within Star Fleet [SotF2]. June [reference stardate 1/9906] The U.S.S. "Alexander" (NCC-4367) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark II configuration, as is the "Farside" (NCC-2705) "Loknar" class frigate. The U.S.S. "Capor Bana" (NCC-2755) Mark II "Loknar" class frigate enters service [FASA]. 24 June The U.S.S. "Niovi" (NCC-1887) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 10 July The U.S.S. "Ardent" (NCC-1886) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. Faith Morgan, weapons officer of the "Farragut" (NCC-1702), begins to share James Kirk's quarters as his lover. She will be one of the Tycho IV fatalities in 3 months [GN 20]. July [reference stardate 1/9907] The U.S.S. "Guadalcanal" (NCC-4332) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer is re- fitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Foch" (NCC-4427) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. August [reference stardate 1/9908] The U.S.S. "Charlemagne" (NCC-4364) and "Perry" (NCC-4403) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Pershing" (NCC-4428) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. 01 September The U.S.S. "Kreiger" (NCC-1726) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. September [reference stardate 1/9909] The U.S.S. "Tannenberg" (NCC-4303) and "Marathon" (NCC-4310) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Waterloo" (NCC-4306) and "Orleans" (NCC-4360) "Larson" class destroyers are destroyed. The U.S.S. "Nicholas" (NCC-4429) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. At the end of the "Deneb Queen's" 5-year survey mission, Montgomery Scott is offered a position with the Earth-based Cochrane Tachyonics Corporation. He elects to enter the Academy instead [EOM]. 14 September The U.S.S. "El Dorado" (NCC-1722) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [SotF, HCE]. September The U.S.S. "Tayi" (CC-762) "Caracal" class light cruiser is scrapped [CCP]. [Y 145] Kzinti renegades (members of a neo-samauri cult) raid Allen's Planet, slaughtering all 3,000 colonists, and kidnapping a Human infant named William S. Gerard. "The Marquis" (the Kzinti noble in charge of the border) captures and executes the kidnappers of the Human infant to preserve peace on the border, but cannot return Gerard without explaining what the samurai had planned to do with him. Gerard is raised as the son of the Marquis in his own House. Count Zehrk and his noble family ruling the Lyran Dark Star County is slaughtered in a very successful revolt during an annual holiday. The rebels ensure that every member attended the festivities so no surviving relative could claim the throne, and establish a democratic rather than feudal government under Chairman Mithau (the Democratic Dark Star County). They remain loyal to the Lyran Star Empire. The Battle of the Long Claws assures the survival of the demo- cratic government. This ends the practice of families' sons returning home for family celebrations. The Lyran Democratic Republic is founded, and large and small Q-ships enter service. The Klingon battle tug and battle pod enter service. The Federation's battle tug and battle pod also enter service. The Indirigans construct three battleships, the last of which will be completed this year, and will be the Grand Chieftain's flagship. Its completion marks the end of the terrestrial construction of ships for the Indirigans, as it will be the last ship built in the conven- tional manner. After the "Chidftain's Pride" is completed, the Indirigans remove their technology from their bases, space docks, etc. and sell them to the Corporate homeworld (which usually ran the facilities anyway). They then begin a totally nomadic lifestyle. The battleship has a huge hangar bay designed into its aft hull for use in constructing smaller Indirigan ships, also used to repair ships. The Indirigans are years ahead of their neighbors when it comes to constructing huge ships, due mainly to their nomadic desires and near-totalitarian funding for their space program. This gigantic ship (nearly two miles long) could wreak havoc on a neighboring race when it passed through their territory as many Indirigan tribes did, but for the most part the Indirigans are interested in wandering and not conquering. The Krebiz Hospital capsule enters service with the "Clipper" class light hospital ship, "Pincer" class hospital ship, light cargo transport, and light repair cruiser. The Argonian "Blizzard" class light minesweeper enters service. Bolaar Pirates, until this year, were allowed only twelve starships as planetary defense and convoy escorts. They are not even pirates at this time, but Indirigan slaves. The majority of their people are in hiding on the surface of Bolaar VI, within the deep crevasses and caverns. At the deepest cavern the Bolaar encounter a sister race known as the Mazgar. They are intelligent and more agile and assumed many of the leadeship positions within the rebel forces. The occupation made thieves and gorilla warriors out of the rebel Bolaar. The rebels quickly overthrow the previously captured Bolaar who had been left in charge by the departing Indirigans. These skills allow the small Bolaar race to remain independent during the next decade as the Free Trade Zone forms on the Far Side of the galaxy. The Bolaar will avoid the Clydons, Krebiz Capitalist Alliance, Argonian First Republic, and the Scorpeads. These four races will try to occupy the suddenly vacated Indirigan space. Until this year the Bolaar only had three remaining light raiders. Only two medium raiders and only one heavy raider remained until this year, and only six ultra light raiders. Now, with the Indirigans gone, the Bolaar begin production once again. The "Resistance" class light pirate raider (war destroyer) begins production, as well as the "Probe" class stealth raider (scout) which was purchased from the Corporation then modified to Bolaar specifications. The Bolaar also begin construction of a starbase. Their single base station orbits outside the system as a system wide defense. Corporate Aggressors launch the "Company" class destroyer and the "Market" class frigate. With the formation of the Free Trade Zone, the Mechad Holdfast continues their constant aggression with limited, but very freq- uent, wars with the KCA and the Clydon Empire. It is believed that Mechad aggression is the only thing keeping the Clydons from conquering the Free Trade Zone during its formation. The Indirigan abandonment of terrestrial existence and mass-exodus begins. Their three battleships are completed, far out-classing all other Far Side races. Fortunately, two of these ships are under the control of less aggressive tribes. The Bolaar achieve independence, turning to piracy over the next ten years to survive the constant conflict within the Free Trade Zone [SFB]. Roy Moss is released from a rehab colony and heads for Faramond [GN 12]. October [reference stardate 1/9910] The U.S.S. "Genghis Khan" (NCC-4375), "Blake" (NCC-4389), "Von Blucher" (NCC-4400), and "Hastings" (NCC-4404) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. The galley refrigeration units aboard the "Farragut" malfunction, forcing the ship to trade for ship's stores. Lt. Kirk meets Captain Esserass of the merchant ship "Selessan." Unfortunately, all they have available for trade are several tons of Orion demma, but enough to last all the way to Starbase 7 [TOS #34]. The "Farragut" is attacked by a Vampire Cloud near Tycho IV, 5 days after departing Beta Trianguli. Half the crew are killed including Captain Garrovick. Assuming temporary command, Lt. Kirk takes the starship to the nearest Star Fleet facility: Starbase 16, and partly blames himself. Lt. James Kirk is given a commendation for bravery, although he hesitated firing. Over 40 years later, Kirk will play out this scenario on Earth in the subbasement of the Cochrane Physics Hall of Star Fleet Academy [Ob, TOS #86, GN 20]. During this period, Lt. Kirk befriends the newly promoted Commander Gage Darres while serving aboard the "Farragut." Darres is assigned by Star Fleet Intelligence after the Tycho IV affair. Although they will work together for only 6 months, Darres will talk Kirk out of resigning at one point [S31 #1]. 14 October The U.S.S. "Argus" (NCC-1888) "Surya" class frigate is launched [SotF]. Kailyn is born on Shad [TOS #4]. Carlos Siegel is born [TOS #54]. Emilio Jimenez is born [TOS #60]. Still a lieutenant aboard the "Farragut," Kirk steals a holy relic on the planet Endikon to prevent its possession by Klingons, resulting in repercussions disgracing senior Lt. Kain commanding the Klingon landing party from the "Fist of Retribution" [TOS #66]. 'The Great Lancaster Competition' by N. Sachiko Bogdanovitch is published [GEC V9N3]. November [reference stardate 1/9911] The U.S.S. "Sun Tzu" (NCC-4347) and "Constantine" (NCC-4357) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. By this time, new reforms on Ssan (Alpha Gederix IV) finally end the Assassin Wars and the world becomes a U.F.P. member [GN 14]. On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG]. 10 December The U.S.S. "Niovi" (NCC-1887) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. December [reference stardate 1/9912] The U.S.S. "Agincourt" (NCC-4314), "Ramses" (NCC-4335), "Justinian" (NCC- 4362), and "Adolphus" (NCC-4385) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are re- fitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Semmes" (NCC-4423) "Larson" class destroyer is destroyed. The U.S.S. "Kermal" (NCC-4430) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service. The last of the Mark I configuration "Loknar" class frigates also enter service [FASA]. 2252, January [reference stardate 2/0001] The Alpha Centauri Academy of Science and Technology originates the Cochrane Award. Silver filigree with precious stones denoting the atomic structure of a dilithium nucleus, the award is presented to scientists who, in the spirit of Zefram Cochrane, have contributed to the U.F.P. through outstanding performance in physical sciences or advanced engineering applications [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Dominium" (CC-763) "Caracal" class light cruiser is scrapped [CCP]. The U.S.S. "Joan Of Arc" (NCC-4378) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Ali Bey" (NCC-4393) "Larson" class destroyer is destroyed. The U.S.S. "Troyius" (NCC-2724) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. 30 January The U.S.S. "Saratoga" (NCC-1724) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [SotF, HCE]. The telepathic thought police are created by the Mindcrime Unit in the Patrian Republics, and the law of Transgression by Intent is imposed [TOS #69]. February [reference stardate 2/0002] The U.S.S. "Breitenfeld" (NCC-4387) and "Jackson" (NCCC-4405) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Antos IV" (NCC-2735) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. The "Kobayashi Maru" (NCC-S3700) class neutronic fuel carrier is authorized for construction. These carriers will be essential for the supply of fuel to less advanced civilizations that have not yet developed matter/antimatter power systems (in the 2270s they may be converted to carrying neutronium fuel for matter annihilation in matter/antimatter reactors of ships). The "Kobayashi Maru" carries 20 fuel modules, a standard complement of 81, and has warp 8 capacity (after upgrade). These ships utilize unique self-contained SC35/1-45F nacelles on a rectangular hull. As originally launched, ships of this class will have only warp 6 capacity and laser banks for ordnance. They will later be upgraded to Mk-II-S phasers (4 emplacements) along with newer warp drive on stardate 7809.13. 74 ships will be built (NCC-S3700-NCC-S3773) although they reportedly originally utilized a more complex registry system (the class ship possessing the registry NC3-HT03-23682). This class may have been named after the Kobayashi Maru test given at the Star Fleet Academy, which was in turn named after the S.S. "Kobayashi Maru" (MCC-34/070) merchant vessel (originally a Klingon "Hasparath" class military cargo carrier) commanded by Kojiro Vance in smuggling operations [JRM3, KMP2, KMP, ST II, TOS #47]. The newer circumferential model warp engine is officially adopted by Star Fleet [FASA]. [reference stardate 1/8602] After two decades of research and development funded by Star Fleet appropriations, Dr. Richard Daystrom completes the M-5 Multitronic Unit. It will be another decade before its final test aboard a starship, the "Enterprise" [FASA]. Final designs for the "Saberhagen" class defense-substation are approved. Funds are allocated and the firm of Prometheus Ship Assemblies Inc. is selected to assemble all the components together for the entire run of vessels needed [RGP]. The planet Chal ("Heaven" in Klingonese) is jointly settled by the Klingons and Romulans in borderspace, preparing for an all-out war with the U.F.P. Chal is a secret supply base populated by genetically-engineered Klingon-Romulans created to thrive in polluted environments. The Chal colonists are in turn enhanced by organs and tissues taken from captured Humans, and are virtually immortal [GN 20]. Note that in the "Mirror" universe, the Children of Heaven on Chal will be activated by the Romulans in retreat. The planet Chal will be wiped out by the Alliance [GN 32]. Following the slaughter of the crew of the "Farragut" (NCC-1702), Lt. Kirk is assigned as Second Officer of the U.S.S. "Constitution" (NCC-1700), commanded by Captain Augenthaler. Manning the navigation station alongside the helm is his old friend Lt. (J.G.) Gary Mitchell. Kirk assumes command of the "Constitution" when a mission to Sordinia IV goes awry when a series of alien satellites maroons the captain on the planet. With minimal fatalities, Kirk defeats the invading N'shaii, the first of 5 Star Fleet encounters. Dr. Leonard McCoy also serves aboard the "Constitution" during this period as a research biologist during visits to Kratosian Prime, Bender's Planet, and Pareil VII [TOS #86, TOS #87]. Lt. James Kirk serves under Wilhelm Schang aboard the "Tresher" [ON 13]. David Marcus is born on Earth [TOS #58, TOS #98]. March [reference stardate 2/0003] The U.S.S. "Alesia" (NCC-4354), "Hardraade" (NCC-4369) and "Frederick" (NCC-4371) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Oyama" (NCC-4431) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Houston" (NCC-2756) Mark II "Loknar" class frigate enter service. The K-17A scout class is phased out, replaced by the K-17D scouts in the Klingon fleet [FASA]. 17 March The U.S.S. "Kreiger" (NCC-1726) "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [SotF, HCE]. April [reference stardate 2/0004] The U.S.S. "Argelia" (NCC-2747) "Loknar" class frigate is destroyed [FASA]. Mark Rousseau marries Erica. Within the next two years they will have a son, Christopher [TOS #72]. 14 April The U.S.S. "Argus" (NCC-1888) "Surya" class frigate is commissioned [SotF]. April Peter Kirk, James Kirk's nephew, is born [GN 26, EOM, GN 16]. The U.S.S. "Predator" (NCC-D200) class destroyer enters service. A single-nacelle design, much like the "Saladin" and "Hermes" classes, the "Predator" carries a complement of 150, and is armed with 6 phaser turrets in single and twin mounts, and 2 photon torpedo tubes. Warp capacity is up to 9.3 (warp 5.8 is standard cruising). This class will total 100 ships (NCC-D200-NCC-D299) [Inet3]. May [reference stardate 2/0005] The U.S.S. "Marlborough" (NCC-4392) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Pilsudski" (NCC-4432) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "R'Sah-Dan" (CC-764) "Caracal" class light cruiser is scrapped [CCP]. Harris Eggleton becomes the highest-ranking official at Star Fleet Medical, and ultimately Dr. McCoy's immediate supervisor [TOS #86]. June [reference stardate 2/0006] The U.S.S. "Coral Sea" (NCC-4302) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer is re- fitted to the Mark II configuration. Likewise, the U.S.S. "Paris" (NCC- 2722) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark II configur- ation. The last of the Mark I "Nelson" class scouts enter service with the Mark II's replacing them [FASA]. James Kirk serves as Second Officer aboard the scoutship "Aeolus" (NCC-588). He meets Cecelia Simons for the first time [TOS #51]. Extensive crop failures take place in Nyasa, East Africa. Beccah Talulu preaches primitive virtues over modern science in this region of Earth [TOS #59]. stardate 5233.67 The U.S.S. "Essex" (NCC-1727) heavy cruiser of the "Bonhomme Richard" class is commissioned. In 2255, Hikaru Sulu will serve aboard her as a relief helmsman. During the period of Romulan expansion in the early 2260s, she will be part of the infamous Grijalfe Squadron, and be deployed extensively as a task group leader on various strategic assignments out- side Federation space. Orion sabotage in 2266 will result in significant damage to prevent her from being upgraded to the "Achernar" configuration. Resultingly, the "Essex" will become a training vessel in her later years and will be the last of the "Bonhomme Richard" class, retaining her same basic "lines" as when she was first commissioned [SotF, HCE, EOM]. Captain Kenneth Dodge in command of the U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-1707) makes first contact with the planet Gullrey, eventually to be admitted into the U.F.P. twelve years later [TOS #67]. The "Enterprise's" 5-year mission under Captain Pike ends. A second 5-year mission under the same commander will begin next year [EOM]. August [reference stardate 2/0008] The U.S.S. "Okinawa" (NCC-4334) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Chicago" (NCC-2738) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate are refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. Katie Wesley is born [OPM/a]. Karl Katasai is born on Nisus (Vulcan Colony 9) [TOS #38]. September [reference stardate 2/0009] The U.S.S. "Rajendra" (NCC-4373) and "Khartoum" (NCC-4401) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/00] Starbase 27 is completed [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Avenger" (NCC-D100) class destroyer enters service. With warp 9.5 maximum capacity (warp 6 standard cruising), a ship's complement of 160, the "Avenger" class is the second destroyer class commissioned this year. Ordnance consists of 8 phaser turrets in single and twin mounts, 2 photon torpedo tubes, and 1 phaser cannon. This class will total 100 vessels (NCC-D100-NCC-D199 [Inet3]. Many Romulan vessels enter service this year: the Type 5 V-2 "Hathos" ("Hunter") class cruiser (mounting a small plasma weapon), the Type 2 V-5 "Ralaaram Ocala" ("Skyfire") class cruiser, the Type 1 V-8 "Vas Hatham" ("Bird of Prey") class cruiser (also known as the P-1A "Empire" class cruiser to Star Fleet), the Type 3 T-2 "Vastagor Lattam" ("Death Talon") class destroyer, the Type 3 Q-4 "Deletham" ("Protector") class monitor, the Type 8 S-3 "Ravastal" ("Free Flight") class scout, and the Type 1 J-8 "Moorabbin" class transport [FASA]. [Y 146] The Hydran "civil war" begins, but all combat will take place within the palace over the next five years. The Indirigan Vicious Six violates the rules of social combat with their relatives in the Andromeda bound tribe. This initiates a pattern of terror by the Vicious Six, only rarely inter- dicted by the Lone Wolf's tribe. Corporate Aggressors launch the "Corporation" class heavy cruiser, and the "Syndicate" class light cruiser. Mark III Standard Field Armor becomes available to prime teams [SFB]. Around this time, Aronnia joins the U.F.P. under peculiar circumstances: the Aronnians' spaceflight capability is entirely biological. Their spaceborne ships, called Titans, are in actuality the remnants of another civilization. The Aronnians will introduce a distilled liqueur through an independent distributor named Harcourt Fenton Mudd. On Devernia, Ortezi is killed by a Titan [TCT #6]. October [reference stardate 2/0010] The U.S.S. "Normandy" (NCC-4309), "Tenochtitian" (NCC-4384), "Washington" (NCC-4394), and "San Jacinto" (NCC-4407) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Port Arthur" (NCC- 4433) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. November [reference stardate 2/0011] The U.S.S. "Scipio" (NCC-4352) and "Wellington" (NCC-4395) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. The Tautee system is surveyed by the U.F.P. A space-traveling pre-warp culture insufficiently developed for first contact is found [TOS #78]. December [reference stardate 2/0012] The U.S.S. "Julius Ceasar" (NCC-4343), "Tiberius" (NCC-4363), and "Moltke" (NCC-4417) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "New America" (NCC-2706) Mark I "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Kosk" (NCC- 2708) and "Antares" (NCC-2714) "Loknar" class frigates are scrapped [FASA]. Dr. Bernard Hans serves as Ship's Surgeon aboard his first Federation starship [TOS #74]. In the "Mirror" universe, Emperor Warner is assassinated. The new emperor encourages the Green Slave Trade on Orion (Rigel VIII) [TBoT #14]. 2253, January [reference stardate 2/0101] The K-23B class escort enters service in the Klingon fleet. In Star Fleet, the U.S.S. "Liegnitz" (NCC-4376) and "Dewey" (NCC-4414) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. A slightly updated version of the Klingon D4 "R'otha" class battle cruiser is introduced [Inet9]. A total of 27 frigates of the "Surya" class are assigned to the Star Fleet Reserve Force until 2264 [SotF]. [reference stardate 2/01] The Type 4 P-2 "Ranajmar" class cutter enters service in the Romulan Empire [FASA]. February [reference stardate 2/0102] The U.S.S. "Larson" (NCC-4300) and "Cannae" (NCC-4353) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Tsushima" (NCC-4434) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Rio De Janiero" (NCC-2757) Mark II "Loknar" class frigate enter service [FASA]. The Model A D-8 "Serpant" (K-5) class light cruiser is commissioned in the Klingon Empire. Built as a smaller, lighter, less powerful but easily produced and repaired alternative to the D-7, the D-8A "Serpant" class will run over budget and under the promised quota. The first production run will be halted and the class reevaluated. The D-8A has warp 8 capacity and carries a ship's complement of 255, and will prove to be a dismal failure: unmaneuverable, undergunned, and overpriced (despite very much resembling the classic D-7 design, albeit with a different command module). Note that this class is not to be confused with the much later "K't'inga" D-8 class [Inet7]. March [reference stardate 2/0103] The U.S.S. "Grant" (NCC-4416) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. The U.F.P. begins observing the planet Tau Lyra III (Yoondri), a world of peaceful telepaths at peace for at least 50 years, perhaps two or three times as long [TOS #71]. 13 March [reference stardate 2/0103.13] Captain Christopher Pike of the U.S.S. "Enterprise" delivers a report on the Orion slave trade after an investigative mission into Orion space. Upon publication, the report shocks and outrages many. The Federation Council officially endorses the boycott of the Orion worlds, in effect telling the Orion government to ban the slave trade or face being cut off diplomatically and economically from the U.F.P. [FASA]. April [reference stardate 2/0104] The U.S.S. "Leipzig" (NCC-4320) and "Nakhimov" (NCC-4418) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. The Kirk family home in Iowa is closed, probably following the death of George Kirk, Sr. mysteriously lost aboard a Federation vessel on a diplomatic assignment [GN 1, GN 3]. 'Ghalev: A Novel of Andoria' by Douglas Bell is published [Inet10]. 01 May [reference stardate 2/0105.01] The First Amendment to the Articles of Federation is passed, banning the trade in Green Slaves outside the strict confines of the Orion neutrality area. After this date, no Orion vessel operating outside the Orion colonies in the Rigel System is allowed to carry slaves. The Federation sanctions force the Orion colonies to abolish the slave trade, at least officially. Underground traffic in Green Slaves continues, though strongly interdicted in free space by Star Fleet actions [FASA]. May [reference stardate 2/0105] The K-32A "V'al'kon" ("Strong Victor") class monitor enters service in the Klingon fleet. The K-32 is introduced to solve two problems: to increase the Klingon presence around their servitor territories and to replace the highly unpopular K-30 class [FASA]. June [reference stardate 2/0106] The U.S.S. "Cochise" (NCC-4345) Mark I "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. [Y 147] The Andromeda bound tribe of Indirigans, having ravaged the crablike natives of the Krebiz Capitalist Alliance, depart the Milky Way galaxy. The Tholians begin welding PC hulls together to construct larger star- ships. The Tholian cruiser and the Kzinti command cruiser, the Argonian "Sunspot" class battle frigate, Bolaar "Coup D'Etat" class large cargo express, Krebiz Commando capsule and "Mandible" class light commando cruiser are all in service [SFB]. Dr. Leonard McCoy develops the procedure of ingrafting neural tissue to the cerebral cortex. The exact same technique will be used in 2372 on Dr. Danara Pel aboard the "Voyager" [V 135]. 03 July The U.S.S. "Potemkin" (NCC-1711) heavy cruiser is reclassified as a training vessel [SotF]. July [reference stardate 2/0107] The U.S.S. "Cromwell" (NCC-4377) and "Nhat-Le" (NCC-4391) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. 23 July The "Adelaide" (NCC-8735) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commis- sioned. The first of the "Saberhagen" (NCC-8744) stations to be launched, the "Adelaide" is armed with 8 photon torpedo banks (each with an indepen- dant battle computer), 2 megaphaser cannons (each with their own separate matter/antimatter generators), 12 defensive single bank phasers and 2 armed shuttlecraft. Each station will be manned with a complement of 119 and possess warp 1.45 capacity. Over the next 35 years, 48 of these sub- stations will be built and not one will be destroyed. At the pace of 2 vessels constructed per year, pressure on more valuable line ships will recede. For a short period of years, construction will be reduced to one substation per year until the renewal of Romulan hostilities, forcing Prometheus Ship Assemblies Inc. to renew the 2 ships per year pace. This schedule will continue well into the next century [RGP]. August [reference stardate 2/0108] The D-18A "Lara'atan" ("Gull") class destroyer enters service in the Klingon fleet. It will become the most widely-used destroyer in the Klingon Imperial Navy. The U.S.S. "Marne" (NCC-4435) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service in Star Fleet [FASA]. September [reference stardate 2/0109] Completion of the new Klingon naval base at Mastocal (Sigma Kinna IX) marks the beginning of a return to a pre-war level of battle readiness. By mid-2261, the Klingon Navy will be larger and more powerful than ever before, and so Emperor Kassa will pronounce the Empire again ready for war. The Klingons choose a supply base for a new invasion of the U.F.P. It is the agricultural world of Organia, inhabited by a race of humanoid pacifists [FASA]. 08 September The "Dornier" (NCC-8736) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. The U.S.S. "Marc Antony" (NCC-4355), "Saladin" (NCC-4368), and "Lee" (NCC- 4415) Mark I "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark II config- uration. The last of the Mark I "Larson" class destroyers entering ser- vice, they are uprated with phasers and photon torpedoes [FASA]. October [reference stardate 2/0110] The production of the Klingon K-30 class monitor is halted in favor of a newer design [FASA]. The T-4 (S-2) "Work Bee" single-operator multipurpose craft is introduced. Over three million of these small, popular craft will be produced over the next half century, with more than 17 different modular packages (Booster, Clamper, Cutter, Heavy Booster, Drone, Floodlight, Grabber, Sensor, Spinner, Survey, Tractor, Welder, Tow Hitch, as well as Cargo, Passenger, and Tanker Trains and SuperBee, Assault Bee, and Killer Bee modules). One variant of the Work Bee will be the Duobee 2-person craft. It will lead to the development of the "Berserker" class Duobee armed shuttle, hosting the add-on "Spitball" weapon/warp engine pods. The "Berserker" class of Bees will see service aboard the "Niven" class light attack cruisers in the late 2270s. An interesting luxury transport variant will be the LimoBee. A century later, Work Bees are still in service at Deep Space 9 (albeit with a different color scheme) [FRS, JRM2, RGP, Inet6, DSN 473]. At age 12, Pavel Chekov falls from a dogsled [JG #2]. The Vulcan science survey vessel "Criterion" is lost on a mission near the Romulan Neutral Zone [TOS #49]. Production begins on the "Cobra" class cruiser. A radical departure from previous designs, the "Cobra" features a semi-elliptical main saucer intended to provide greater warp velocity at a lower power consumption. It is only partially sucessful with antimatter consumption reduced by no less than 30% at all speeds. The maximum warp capacity is 8 and the ship's complement is 160. Armament consists of 3 heavy dual-emitter laser cannon banks and 1 accelerator cannon. The class will total 128 vessels [Inet5]. November [reference stardate 2/0111] The U.S.S. "Richtofen" (NCC-4436) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Lavinius" (NCC-2758) Mark II "Loknar" class frigate enters service [FASA]. After the mandatory two years at the Academy, Montgomery Scott stays on for a semester as an instructor, in addition to compiling several texts on engineering. These include 'Advanced Astrophysics,' 'The Essence of Warp Drive Mechanics' (co-authored with Admiral Winston Cauffield), 'General Starship Engineering: Constitution Class' and eventually 'Applied Astroengineering' [EOM, TBoT #5]. Hikaru Sulu enters Command School at Star Fleet Academy [EOM, TOS #47]. Sharon Follett graduates from the Star Fleet Academy--2nd in a class of 286 [ON 5]. Joseph Brickner is born [TOS #54]. 2254, 01 January [reference stardate 2/0201.01] Leeding Engines, Ltd. is founded in Sydney on Terra by Dr. Harold S. Leedstrom following his dismissal from Shuvinaaljis Warp Technologies. This firm will be the first manufacturer of warp drive systems capable of sustained Warp 8 speeds and emergency speeds of Warp 10. In association with Daystrom Data Concepts and Chandley Works, Leeding will create the tandem PB-type engine designs and the linear engines for "Enterprise" class heavy cruisers [FASA]. Mark Rousseau's first command is the U.S.S. "Richard Feynman," a science- exploration-survey vessel. He assigns Lt. Leonard McCoy to the ship as its Chief Medical Officer. McCoy will remain aboard for only 7 months and 9 days [TOS #72]. February [reference stardate 2/0202] The Klingon K-30A class monitors are phased out, refitted to K-30E class monitors [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/02] Morris Magtronics introduces the FP-4 photon torpedo weapon system [FASA]. The Type 7 F-2 "Narvasam Stelas" ("Nestar") class repair facility enters service in Romulan space [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Richard Feynman" discovers Nova Empyrea in the Campana Sector. A lost Human colony settled 150 years earlier, the inhabitants the product of controlled genetics, Captain Rousseau will spend almost the next four months negotiating. Eventually the Empyreans agree to the establishment of an isolated U.F.P. outpost. During this time, both Dr. McCoy and Captain Roussea enjoy the company of Elizabeth March, an Empyrean, who becomes impregnated by the captain. Anna March will be born before the end of the year after the ship's departure [TOS #72]. Captain Jack Casden commands his first vessel [S31 #1]. 25 April The "Guadalajara" (NCC-8738) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through U.F.P. space [ST VII]. May [reference stardate 2/0205] The U.S.S. "MacArthur" (NCC-4437) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service. The "Deneva" class towship enters service, a collaboration between Rantura Shipping Lines and Chiokis Starship Construction [FASA]. Clark Terrell is Captain of the Academy Wrestling Team at Star Fleet Academy. Also this year (while on a midshipman cruise aboard the U.S.S. "Gallant") he volunteers for a landing party sent to rescue scientists trapped in a rapidly collapsing orbital science facility damaged by meteor strikes and is awarded a citation for conspicuous bravery [SsC]. The Star Fleet vessel "Allegiance" arrives at Alonis on a diplomatic mission. Mentir befriends Ensign Blackjack Harriman during a Federation summit conference and the two quickly become friends [TLE #2]. 04 June The scout class recommissioning of the old "Detroyat" class heavy de- stroyers is approved [DCP]. 06 June The U.S.S. "Excalibur" (NCC-1705) "Constitution" class heavy cruiser is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, Brasilia Yards, United Americas, Earth for conversion to "Bonhomme Richard" class specs [HCE]. Before his captaincy, James Kirk visits the vacation world Timshel. He befriends Kemal Marouk and his family, spending nearly three months on the planet. After Kirk departs, the Timshel philosopher Emanuel De Kreef argues that life on Timshel is too easy and the hedonistic society rotting people's moral fiber. Kemal Marouk and Linda Jimenez help Kreef construct the Joy Machine, Marouk eventually accepting the position of Paymaster. The De Kreef Revolution sweeps the planet, the individuals forced to accept the work-for-joy system. Linda Jimenez joins the small band of rebels [TOS #80]. Mistrae dies on Prastor when Distrellian soldiers kill her entire family--and is resurrected on Distrel [TOS #81]. [Y 148] The Orions attack Klingon convoys. The Argonian "Blizzard" class hospital ship, Krebiz Heavy Cargo Transport capsule, "Mandible" class heavy cargo transport, and "Claw" class heavy cargo transport are in service. The WYN auxiliary commando cruiser also enters service [SFB]. The "Griffith" (NCC-SV100) class salvage ship enters service, built by the same manufacturer as the "Independence" (NCC-F1300) class freighter/ survey vessel. Its main function is to assist damaged starships by providing on location major repair capability and towing assistance. A total of 102 "Griffith" class ships will be built [GEC V8N4]. August [reference stardate 2/0208] The U.S.S. "Bolivar" (NCC-4411) leads a small detachment consisting of the "Normandy" (NCC-4309), "Alesia" (NCC-4354), "Babur" (NCC-4380), and "Tecumseh" (NCC-4402), all "Larson" class destroyers, into an uncontrolled area near the Romulan Neutral Zone. The task force maintains radio silence and will fail to report back at its scheduled time. Eventually after extensive communications attempts fail, a rescue group is dispatched to the last reported position of the task force. All that is ever found is the engine nacelle of the U.S.S. "Alesia" adrift in an unknown asteroid cluster. It is suspected that Romulans had ambushed the group but nothing is ever proven [FASA]. The "Faranarton" (NCC-S3000) class heavy tug is authorized for construc- tion. Based upon the design of the "Kobayashi Maru" class hull mated to two heavy duty extended cycle tractor beam emitters. These tugs will be widely used in shipyards and spacedock construction facilities, with the class totaling 78 ships (NCC-S3000-NCC-S3077). Ships' complements are 96 standard, ordnance is limited to 4 phaser emplacements, and warp capacity is warp 8 [JRM3]. McCoy requests an immediate transfer from the "Richard Feynman" after Captain Rousseau ignores a distress call from an Areian freighter, result- ing in four dead crewmen being recovered. Dr. McCoy is transferred to the med-evac emergency vessel U.S.S. "Koop" as a junior medical officer [TOS #72]. September [reference stardate 2/0209] The U.S.S. "Montgomery" (NCC-4438) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service. The Klingon K-14A "Tas'esta" ("Pathmaker") class scout enters service with warp 7 capacity and a complement of 16 [FASA]. Vickers submits their winning design and production schedule for the "Coronado" class through-deck cruisers [SotF]. Alterations in Star Fleet uniforms include larger group insignias, and U.F.P. insignias replacing United Earth fleet registry insignias. A command grade sleeve mark braid is issued, and ship's services and sciences insignias are swapped [FRS, WNM]. Another explanation for swapped insignia symbols is that these Star Fleet uniforms only exist in time Track 'A' [GN 17]. The "Titiac" PB-47 series (SW40/5-3KT) warp drive, the last of the circumferential drive systems, is developed and installed aboard star- ships. The pinnacle and culmination of circumferential warp engine design, representing significant improvements over the PB-32s in both pre-warp and warp acceleration, they are somewhat smaller, more reliable, and more 'field serviceable' than any other warp drive system before them. An improved warp generator, additional cycling stations, and increased capacity of the antimatter distribution system all contribute to the widespread use of this design in the years to come [SFE]. The "Nova Scotia" (NCC-1134) class hospital ships are withdrawn from service [Inet9]. Montgomery Scott is assigned as an Engineering Specialist to the destroyer U.S.S. "Pompey" (NCC-506) where he quickly advances to full Lt. He will then serve aboard the transport U.S.S. "Thales" (NCC-3813) and the destroyer U.S.S. "Saladin" (NCC-500) [EOM]. James Kirk, back at the Academy, witnesses Nancy Ransom get washed out of Star Fleet on a command competition team [TOS #67]. Hamesaad Dreen, a Merkaan, attacks a U.F.P. freighter "Lisander" carrying rare medicines to Gamma Catalinas. Receiving a distress call, Captain Pike, in command of the "Enterprise," defeats him [TOS #56]. Barely 26, Teressa Aliss is chosen as the First Citizen of Merope IV [TOS #88]. 28 October The U.S.S. "Excalibur" (NCC-1705) heavy cruiser is relaunched after conversion to "Bonhomme Richard" specs [HCE]. The planet Cerberus (Eta Lupi) II is striken by crop failure during Joanna McCoy's schooling there. Carter Winston uses his personal fortune to save the colony [Su/a]. Captain Brittany Mendez of the U.S.S. "Exeter" (NCC-1706) makes contact with Chyrellka [TOS #55]. Black Box Nebula Station One goes silent after its personnel are forced to resort to suspended animation in order to escape a radiation front [TOS #15]. Christine Chapel serves as Dr. Roger Korby's assistant on Vestalan, analyzing and improvising on the Hualans' long dead and lost civilizations [ON 6]. 09 November The "Bamaka" (NCC-8737) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. Karsid outpost records are unearthed on Starbase 12 [TOS #23]. [Y 149] Another Klingon-Tholian "incident" occurs when a Klingon fleet enters Tholian territory and captures a police cruiser. The Klingons hope to take it home and learn the secrets of web technology, but the Tholians surround the fleet and force the Klingons to abandon the craft in retreat. The Argonian "Whirlwind" class minesweeper enters service [SFB]. A wrongful death on Alpha Proxima II. There won't be another death until the plague 6 years later. Also around this time, Tomasina Laubenthal enters politics [BB #1]. Prince Vikron leaves Angira for Earth [TOS #22]. James Armstrong is born [TNG 230]. Alma Anne Roth is born [GN 12]. 08 December The U.S.S. "Excalibur" (NCC-1705) is recommissioned as a "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser [HCE]. December [reference stardate 2/0212] The U.S.S. "Nimitz" (NCC-4439) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. 2255, January [reference stardate 2/0301] The U.S.S. "Dallas" (NCC-2759) Mark II "Loknar" class frigate enters service [FASA]. Myra Cole becomes one of the two leaders of Tyrtaeus II and the Federation's advocate [TOS #83]. Peter Lawrence and Louis Alexander part company [TOS #100]. 17 January The U.S.S. "Farragut" (NCC-1702) "Constitution" class heavy cruiser is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, Brasilia Yards, United Americas, Earth for conversion to "Bonhomme Richard" class specs [HCE]. January All (surviving) "Detroyat" class ships are recommissioned and active as heavy scout vessels, with the exception being the U.S.S. "Resolution" (NCC-1101) testbed vessel. Their untested elements are replaced with sophisticated sensor and tracking equipment [DCP, SotF]. A review board is established to determine whether it would be more cost efficient to uprate the "Ptolemy" (NCC-3801) class transport/tugs or to construct transports of the recently submitted "Keppler" (NCC-3816) configuration. After careful analysis, both options are pursued. Not only are the construction of 15 "Keppler" class transports authorized, but the modernization of the "Ptolemy" class is approved. The "Ptolemy" transport/tugs are refitted with PB-32 warp drive units, giving them the extended field capability necessary to carry two containers at a time. The additional power available from the more efficient warp drive units also allows phaser banks to be installed [FRS]. Ship-mounted phaser banks are installed on all major Star Fleet starships. Starship lasers become obsolete. The "Surya" class frigates are among the ships refitted--their 21.5 QEV dilithium laser emplacements are replaced with phaser armaments [SotF, HCE]. The U.S.S. "Essex" (NCC-1727) is fitted with a "Saber" fire control system, Tri-Tel unit, and "Lynx" weapon system. Her "Wolf" Model 2 indirect photon torpedo system is replaced with a Mark 12 indirect system, closely coordinated with the aforementioned defensive systems [SotF]. Professor John Gill develops the Cultural Dynamicism Chart [LOR, SFD]. U.F.P. intervention finally ends the slave trade of Orion females in Federation space [STM]. The experimental vessel U.S.S. "Manhattan" is commanded by Mark Rousseau, his second command [TOS #72]. The Klingon D-8 "JaK'toH" ("Grizzly") class heavy transport/fleet support vessel enters service. Originally constructed for use as a heavy merchant with 2 lasers (later disruptors) and 1 missile launcher (later torpedo launcher), this vessel supports a crew of 50 and has warp 8 capacity [Inet5]. May [reference stardate 2/0305] The U.S.S. "Capor Bana" (NCC-2755) "Loknar" class frigate is destroyed [FASA]. 21 May The U.S.S. "Farragut" (NCC-1702) heavy cruiser, converted over to the "Bonhomme Richard" class configuration, is relaunched [HCE]. The Romulans begin their Grand Design project on the planet Hellguard (872 Trianguli V) [TOS #49]. The Romulans establish a top secret research station in orbit of Levaeri V (113 Trianguli V). It will be used for research into Vulcan genetic material [TOS #18]. June [reference stardate 2/0306] The U.S.S. "Zhukov" (NCC-4440) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. 04 June The "Karinga" (NCC-8739) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. Cyrano Jones, intergalactic trader and general nuisance, embarks on his trade of buying and selling rare merchandise throughout space [TT]. Lt. Spock meets Leila Kalomi, a botanist, on Earth. Note that Spock may be undergoing another Pon Farr suppression crisis at this time and consequently might attribute to Kalomi's attraction to Spock [TSP, AT]. 14 June The U.S.S. "Farragut" (NCC-1702) heavy cruiser is recommissioned [HCE]. The U.S.S. "Thule" (NCC-1106) "Asia" class cruiser is retired from service, thus retaining her original configuration. The "Thule" will serve as an Academy training ship for nearly half a century [Inet3]. The U.S.S. "Rawalpindi" class light cruiser enters service, with warp 8 capacity and a ship's complement of 180 [Inet13]. An apartment building is built in San Francisco on Earth. In the 2250's Kyle Riker will reside there [TLE #5]. July [reference stardate 2/0307] The K-15A "I'rexa" ("Unseen Creeper") class scouts enter service in the Klingon fleet, soon to become the most likely Klingon scout vessel to be encountered anywhere in known space [FASA]. Alpha and Beta Centauri are at their closest positions. The Centaurians of Alpha Centauri IV call it the Great New Year and celebrate like crazy [TOS #28]. Clark Terrell graduates from Star Fleet Academy in the 93rd percentile and is posted as a junior helm officer aboard the U.S.S. "Columbia" [SsC]. 24 July The U.S.S. "Federation" (NCC-2100) dreadnought is commissioned. A total of twelve of these high-warp ships, the first utilizing three warp drive propulsion units and a complement of 500, will be constructed (NCC-2100-NCC-2112). With PB-47 warp drive, they have warp 10 capacity. On stardate 5689.38, the U.S.S. "Federation" will verify the existence of the Klingon D-7 "Klolode" class warship "Klathas" ("Pestilence," KL 68953) which is, or will be, commanded by Captain Kumara [FRS, TM, SsD, FCP, Log 7]. Following the signing of the Treaty of Armens, the Sheliak Corporate sever all contact with the U.F.P. [TNG 149]. Dr. Leonard McCoy applies for starship duty after serving as a medical advisor/cultural observer. He will be assigned to the "Enterprise" as a replacement surgeon following the death of Chief Surgeon Boyce (who headed medical services at Starbase 32) [EOM, GN 1]. Hikaru Sulu is placed aboard the U.S.S. "Essex" (NCC-1727) heavy cruiser as a relief helmsman with the rank of Lieutenant (j.g.) [EOM]. 19 August The "Jakarta" (NCC-8742) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. Nyota Uhura receives her degree at the University of Kenya, major in Communications with minors in Interstellar Relations and African Literature [EOM]. Robert and Nancy Crater begin their archeological work on UFC 113 (M-113) [MT]. Lori Ciana is assigned to Star Fleet Command, Earth [GN 5]. D.C. Costin graduates from the Star Fleet Academy [SsD]. Beau Deaver gets a teaching fellowship at the Vulcan Academy [TOS #20]. James Kirk briefly serves aboard the U.S.S. "Bonhomme Richard" (NCC-1712) heavy cruiser as Executive Officer [TOS #15]. Dr. Roger Korby disappears on Exo III. Over a period of five years, two expeditions will fail to locate him [LG, TOS #45]. Sarela becomes an officer in the Romulan Fleet [TOS #24]. [reference stardate 2/03] The "Sawyer" class scouts are decommissioned [SFC]. [Y 150] The U.S.S. "Magellan" Federation galactic survey cruiser enters the Deian system and discovers race of engineers strongly resembling Humans and Alpha Centaurians. Deian will eventually become an associate member of the U.F.P. The Corporation's "Enforcement Division" is formed (more commonly known as the Corporate Pirates). The Corporate Pirates field a pirate heavy cruiser this year, deleting the variable plasma weapons for the more versatile option mount. These mounts never hold variable plasma, as there needs to be some solid difference between the Corporate Fleet and pirate ships. If pirate ships were to employ variable plasma, the Corpor- ation would not be able to disavow knowledge of the alleged incidents. Also fielded are the Corporate Pirate light cruiser, Corporate Pirate destroyer, and the Corporate Pirate frigate. The Corporate Fleet launches a warp field destabilization frigate, and allows the Bolaar to purchase multirole shuttles (as the Bolaar never developed their own). The Argonian troop transport and troop transport pod enter service. The Krebiz priority cargo transport capsule, "Claw" class priority cargo transport, and "Mandible" class light priority cargo transport also enter service. Further complicating the pirate arena on the Far Side, the Nagiridni Pirate Tribes establish a permanent planetary base on Nagir XII. The Bolaar become a successfully economic power in the region. The ECM drones enter service with all the Near Side drone using races. All races commercial interests launch large and small prospecting freighters. The United Federation of Planets' commando frigate enters service. All Near Side races begin receiving Federation Express commercial mail service. The Orion salvage cruiser and light raider scout enter service. The Lyran battle tug and battle pallet enter service. Also the Tholians' web tenders, and large and small Q-ships enter service. Multi-role shuttles (MRS), minesweeping (MSS) and minelaying (MLS) shuttles are in service with all races. The standard operating procedure of many Indirigan tribes is to assault planets and ravage them for all things useful to Indirigans. Several Indirigan tribes develop the planetary assault cruiser simultaneously this year (either together or indepen- dently). The Bolaar "Resistance" class light pirate cruiser is modified. The Corporation upgrades all of their base stations to battle stations. The Hydrans launch their "Andromedan Instigators" (INS): "Intruder" variants armed with 1 heavy tractor beam and 4 light tractor beams [SFB]. The refitted "Lincoln" class cruisers are decommissioned [Inet2]. Commander Brady of Starbase 7 orders the "Enterprise" from a mapping mission in the Carrollia sector to Aronnia. The Aronnians' spaceborne Titan starships have not returned from their annual migration, and the creatures are threatening the populance of Devernia, neighboring system to that of Aronnia. The "Enterprise" goes on a quest to locate the true home system of the Titans and returns with a workable means of balancing the ecosystem [TCT #6]. October [reference stardate 2/0310] The Star's End settlement is the largest colonial convoy to date utilizing 42 "Cochrane" class colonial transports carrying over 100,000 colonists [FASA]. The T-5A "Mas to gal" ("Throne Seeker") class assault ships enter service in the Klingon Empire with warp 8 capacity and complements of 74 crewmen and 1,400 troops [FASA]. Troops are landed by assault shuttle launched from a "Belleau Wood" class ship on Theta Pegasi II [GEC V9N5]. November [reference stardate 2/0311] The U.S.S. "Eisenhower" (NCC-4441) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service, along with the Mark II "Cochrane" class colonial transports [FASA]. The Mark II "Tyrannis" class research cruiser is commissioned. This upgrade features the addition of the new FH-2 coupled with the FP-1, providing the medium cruiser with increased range and more internal space--thus leading to an increase in crew complement and allowing more labs to be installed, giving the "Tyrannis" a better research base, second only to the "Constitution" class [Inet7]. During his final year at the Academy, Lewis Rosenhaus at Star Fleet Medical sees the development of Dr. Derubbio's treatment of an Andorian cadet named Vrathev zh'Ethre for psychotic berserker fits. On Alpha Proxima II, the weather begins growing milder at Pirenne's Peak [BB #1]. Harry Mudd marries Stella [TOS #81]. 08 December The "Rangoon" (NCC-8740) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. December [reference stardate 2/0312] The Mark IV "Aaakenn" class freighter enters service [FASA]. 2256, January [reference stardate 2/0401] The U.S.S. "Irilia" (NCC-2760) Mark II "Loknar" class frigate enters ser- vice [FASA]. Captain Mark Rousseau commands the U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-1707), his third command [TOS #72]. The U.S.S. "Aerie" class heavy carrier is commissioned. With warp 7.55 capacity and a crew of 370 (excluding fighter crew), this class is designed primarily to transport fighters and 12 ships will be produced. Ordnance consists of 3 banks of medium lasers as originally launched [Inet5]. 01 March Construction begins on the U.S.S. "Coronado" (NCC-1975) through-deck cruiser. The new class vessel is laid down at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., Cumbria, Earth [SotF]. March [reference stardate 2/0403] The Mark II "Derf" class tender enters service [FASA]. The father of Amelinda Lukarian deserts her daughter. She starts designing her own attention-getting advertising posters [GN 1]. The "Pelican" class heavy fleet support vessel enters production [Inet5]. The U.S.S. "Cardinal" (NX-1795) class medium cruiser is commissioned. A warp 7.2 capacity starship with a crew of 310, the "Cardinal" is armed with 5 phaser arrays and 2 photon torpedo launchers. The class will total 12 vessels [Inet12, Inet13]. May [reference stardate 2/0405] The Mark I "Keith" class scouts enter service with crews of 96 [FASA]. The D-11B "Dath D'lan" ("One Wing") class destroyer enters service in the Klingon fleet. The most unusual design in the Klingon Imperial Navy, it is easily recognized on visual scan because of its single wing. It fares poorly in battle due to its asymetrical design, which works to restrict the field of fire from the weapon mounting hardpoints. Nevertheless it has a maximum warp of 8 and a crew of 218 with 220 passengers. This class will inevitably be utilized for light assault duties, having the capacity to carry a company of marines, and used to secure lightly-held systems. They also are reported accompanying D-9 research cruisers in their efforts to open new territories [FASA]. The S.S. "Beagle" (NCC-F1307), commanded by Captain R.M. Merik, is destroyed near UFC 892-IV (Magna Roma) [BC]. Glynis is born in the Sol system [GN 7]. First Contact Office Outpost 47 is constructed by Star Fleet on Talin IV's moon and a close study of the Talin IV inhabitants begins [GN 7]. James Kirk has his last meeting with Janet Wallace prior to the destruction of the Gamma Hydra IV colony incident [DY]. This is probably also James Kirk's first tour of the Great Hall in Star Fleet Headquarters on Earth [GN 20]. James Kirk is assigned as Executive Officer to the U.S.S. "Alexander" (NCC-511) destroyer with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He will receive command when her captain is killed in a battle with the Klingons, and be awarded the Medal of Honor. This battle may have been over the planet Thalia III [EOM, TOS #71]. The Klingons ignite a civil war on Shad, in an attempt to conquer a valuable flank of the U.F.P. Lt. Commander Kirk commands a Star Fleet advisory detail attached to the court of King Stevvin [TOS #4]. Lt. Montgomery Scott is assigned as an Engineering Officer aboard the U.S.S. "Enterprise" [EOM]. Lt. Hikaru Sulu temporarily leaves Star Fleet for the position of Chief of Development of the Daystrom Duotronics Corporation [EOM]. Alhamisi Uhura disappears while on a deep space mission [ON 9]. Nyota Uhura enrolls in the Star Fleet College of Communications, where she studies spatial navigation, Duotronics, and cryptography under Lt. Commander Benjamin Finney [EOM]. Dr. Mornay and Perren begin working on the science of Transwarp [TOS #31]. The U.S.S. "Potemkin" (NCC-1711) has her two 4680 TEV rarium laser banks on her primary hull underside replaced with four banks of 447 series retractable phaser units [SotF]. Krel Katasai dies in a battle with the U.F.P. [TOS #38]. Kiruc has his last meeting with Karradh prior to the Alpha Malurian VI invasion plan [TOS #58]. Dr. Chhay has his last meeting with Dr. McCoy [GN 1]. Dr. McCoy meets Captain Ken Dodge for the first time. Dodge beats Kirk at an unspecified game during the summer [TOS #67]. McCoy asks for a transfer to Earth when his father falls ill. McCoy will make the decision to take his father off life support and watch him die. Unfortunately a cure for the disease will be discovered a few weeks later [TOS #86, ST V]. June [reference stardate 2/0406] The U.S.S. "Karrik Al Van" (NCC-2761) Mark II "Loknar" class frigate enters service. The Klingon G-3A "Baka Re'" ("Pregnant") class cargo freighter enters service [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/04] Federation and Klingon forces clash along a wide expanse of space claimed by both sides [FASA]. [Y 151] The Argonian First Republic scientist Gohest Whisp (a.k.a. Ghost) defects with the prototype Shroud Device and escapes to the Tufoureous Dead Zone. He befriends the inhabitants of the zone, the "Tufor." The Indirigan Collector Tribe separates from the Scientist Tribe. The Corporate Pirates purchase a prototype Shroud Device from the Argonian pirate/scientist Gohest Whisp. This defensive device will be installed exclusively on Corporate Pirate ships, and never installed on fleet ships. Tested extensively, the Shroud Device will not appear in fully functional form on Corporate ships until 2264. The Krebiz galactic survey capsule, "Pincer" class galactic survey cruiser, and "Clipper" class light galactic survey cruiser are launched. The LDR police vessels are refitted police scouts [SFB]. The oldest person living on Sherman's Planet in 2376 is born. She will be a test subject for Dr. Lense's treatment [SCE #16]. The Federation establishes a new Human colony in the Alpha Centauri system [GN 27]. September [reference stardate 2/0409] The U.S.S. "Wavell" (NCC-4442) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. John Jason Harriman, Jr. is born. The son of Admiral John "Blackjack" Harriman, his father will ensure his captaincy of the "Excelsior" class "Enterprise" in 2293 [TOS #76, TLE #2]. 11 October The U.S.S. "Clemenceau" (NCC-1977) "Coronado" class through-deck cruiser is laid down at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., Cumbria, Earth [SotF]. 30 October The "Hamilton" (NCC-8741) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. [reference stardate 2/04] The "Bode" class heavy scouts are decommissioned [SFC]. Sandra Eloth of Izar enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. In the Romulan Empire, new ships enter service: the Type 3 P-3 "Caladan" class cutter, the Type 1 R-4 "Mularr" class escort, and the Type 1 E-5 "Narvasam'al" ("Little Nest") class repair tender [FASA]. December [reference stardate 2/0412] The Klingon S-5 "Eakin K'nall" ("Healer") class repair tender enters ser- vice with a crew of 36 and warp 8 maximum speed [FASA]. 2257, 05 January The "Saberhagen" (NCC-8744) class defense-substation vessel is commis- sioned, although the first commissioned vessel of this class was the "Adelaide" (NCC-8735) in 2253 [RGP]. January [reference stardate 2/0501] Dr. Harold S. Leedstrom dies [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Doenitz" (NCC-4444) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. The K-23A class Klingon escorts are phased out, replaced by the K-23B variant [FASA]. 19 January The U.S.S. "Bennington" (NCC-1978) "Coronado" class through-deck cruiser is laid down at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., Cumbria, Earth [SotF]. The "Cabot" class trawlers are decommissioned [SFC]. The Omicron Ceti III colonization mission is launched from Earth [TSP]. [reference stardate 2/05] The Type 10 CS-2 "Verelan Vastarum" ("Graceful Flyer") class courier enters service in the Romulan Empire [FASA]. Commander Phelana Yudrin, serving aboard the "Hood" (NCC-1707) as Second Officer, joins Admiral Mangione's team at Starbase 20 [TOS #87]. Trent Ojuremi fails to win admission to Star Fleet Academy. Uhura loses track of him during her second year at the Academy [TOS #88]. The Mark II "Lancer" class heavy fighter is introduced and the Mark I fighters are refitted to the Mark II configuration. An additional 140 Mark II fighters will be produced. The Mark II features 1 forward-arc medium laser and has warp 8.1 (burst) capacity [Inet5]. Around this time, James Kirk commands the "Avenger" class destroyer U.S.S. "Spangler" (NCC-D173). During repairs at Starbase 18, Kirk is approached by Didier Mkembe, Captain of the U.S.S. "Kite" (NCC-1422, "Kestrel" class) and a friend from Star Fleet Academy, and asked to join a group of young starship commanders who felt that the U.F.P. was being too timid in its relations with the Klingon Empire. Kirk reports the conspiracy to initiate offensive actions against the Empire to Captain Matthew Decker (his former commanding officer aboard the U.S.S. "Tav"), and Star Fleet quietly arrests Captain Mkembe and 4 other commanders. Decades later, conspirators will be uncovered, including Admiral Lemuel Cartwright [Inet3]. May [reference stardate 2/0505] The U.S.S. "Jackson" (NCC-4405) "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Sydney" (NCC-2741) "Loknar" class frigate are destroyed [FASA]. The planet Medusa (XI Hydrae IV) is discovered [STM]. Orion pirates start raiding 1212 Muscae IV (Flyspeck). This will continue for 8 years until the U.F.P. negotiates a treaty with the inhabitants [TOS #50]. David Bailey graduates from the Star Fleet Academy. He will earn himself a couple of medals, the rank of Lieutenant, and a sparkling recommendation from the captain of the "Carolina" prior to his posting as navigator on board the "Enterprise" [TOS #86]. Hikaru Sulu is promoted to Lt. Junior Grade after the publication of his paper 'Experimental Subparticle Physics and Their Application to Warp Drive' [SsC]. 23 July The U.S.S. "Devonshire" (NCC-1979) "Coronado" class through-deck cruiser is laid down at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., Cumbria, Earth [SotF]. Dr. McCoy receives a full promotion to Lt. Commander after serving two years aboard the "Enterprise." Within the next four years he will replace Dr. Mark Piper as the ship's chief medical officer [EOM]. James Kirk has his last meeting with Areel Shaw prior to the court martial incident on Starbase 11 [Cml]. Kirk meets Admiral Saylor at a Star Fleet function in San Francisco [TOS #86]. [Y 152] The Federation destroyer "Xerxes" (NCC-4340?) while on patrol along the Kzinti border surveying an asteroid field in disputed territory for mineral deposits, detects the presence of a stasis box. Upon reaching the box's vicinity, however, the "Xerxes" encounters the Kzinti light cruiser "Mystic," searching for the same box. A struggle occurs between both parties during this period of peace. The Orion scientists develop probe drones. Klingon and Hydran forces exchange base attacks. The Argonian "Warmfront" class battle escort is launched. "Typhoon" class heavy cruisers receive the strobe refit. Hydraxan XXIII ("The Great") ascends the throne, which he will hold for almost two decades [SFB]. Clark Terrell is promoted to Lieutenant and Chief Helmsman of the U.S.S. "Columbia" [SsC]. The U.F.P. begins to use Zotos IV as a science station. Their project will be completed in a decade [TOS #73]. Dr. Linden Skloff makes his last offplanet trip from Nova Empyrea [TOS #72]. 10 September The U.S.S. "Republic" (NCC-1371) heavy cruiser is decommissioned. The decommissioned starship will be open to tourists near the New Xanith Orbital Recreation Center in Sol system [SotF, FASA]. September [reference stardate 2/0509] The Mark II "Remora" class escort enters service with warp 8 capacity and a complement of 162 [FASA]. 25 September The "Rostovoshka" (NCC-8780) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commissioned [RGP]. 30 September The U.S.S. "Coronado" (NCC-1975) through-deck cruiser is launched [SotF]. The planet Midgwis (Elcidar Beta III) is discovered by the Klingons. Yarblis Geshkerroth, a Midgwin 'ghost walker,' destroys the Klingon scout parties [TOS #53]. 23 November The "Effhamiqual" (NCC-8743) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commissioned [RGP]. In the Tautee system, Prescott and Folle establish themselves at the Kanst Energy Center. The project will meet with catastrophic disaster in five years when the system is destroyed [TOS #78]. December [reference stardate 2/0512] The U.S.S. "Tedder" (NCC-4445) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. 19 December The U.S.S. "Kongo" (NCC-1710) "Constitution" class heavy cruiser is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, Brasilia Yards, United Americas, Earth for conversion to "Bonhomme Richard" specs [HCE]. 21 December The U.S.S. "Defiant" (NCC-1717) recovers a 4-man Klingon shuttlecraft in deep space. All four occupants are dead, however the new imperial uniform is revealed to Star Fleet for the first time [URM]. Kerdoch is among the first Klingon farmers to settle on QuI'tu' in the Signi Beta system. A disputed planet between the Klingons and Federation, a test is set up. Two colonies, one Klingon and one Federation, work the planet to see who can manage it in the best fashion. Dr. Vivian Rathbone is the assistant chief agronomist for the Federation colony on the southern continent during the first two years [DoH #4]. 2258 Fresh out of the Academy, Nyota Uhura's commanding officer is killed in battle on Wynet V. She will serve aboard the U.S.S. "Ahriman" (NCC-513) destroyer as a junior communications officer with the rank of Lieutenant (j.g.) before her transfer to the "Enterprise" [TOS #19, EOM]. The "Pelican" class heavy fleet support vessel is commissioned. Having warp 7.25 capacity, a ship's complement of 380, and 1 bank of medium lasers for defense, this class will total only 3 vessels [Inet5]. A Federation envoy visits Tyrtaeus II and crafts a treaty preserving the autonomy of the world yet leaving the way open to communication and closer future ties to the U.F.P. [TOS #83]. Spock visits Sarek and Amanda--his last encounter with them until the Coridan Conference affair [JB]. On Lactra VII, a Lactran baby is born. In six years, it will make contact with Lt. Commander Scott aboard the "Enterprise" [EB/a]. 09 March The U.S.S. "Clemenceau" (NCC-1977) "Coronado" class through-deck cruiser is launched [SotF]. March [reference stardate 2/0603] The U.S.S. "Mahdi" (NCC-4421) "Larson" class destroyer is lost, her where- abouts unknown. The U.S.S. "Thefel" (NCC-2762) Mark II "Loknar" class frigate enters service [FASA]. The Gorn "Megalosaur" class heavy cruiser is designed. Its outer hull is constructed of a ceramic (artificial sapphire) composite material, overlaid with several layers of overlapping plates of monocrystalline metallic alloy armor imbedded with circuitry similar to multifunction phased array, providing sensor, deflector, and tractor beam capability. The "Megalosaur" carries a ship's complement of 225, possesses warp 7 capacity, and is armed with 8 heavy x-ray lasers and 2 short-ranged missile launchers [Inet5]. Katherine J. Gallagher is born. Over the next 3 decades she will win 7 major awards including the Star for Humanitarian Achievement [GN 47]. April [reference stardate 2/0704] Captain Christopher Pike is promoted to Fleet Captain over "Constitution" class vessel operations. He will approve of Yeoman Colt's transfer to the U.S.S. "Bozeman" as Science Officer. Over the next two years he will teach at the Star Fleet Academy as an instructor aboard a training starship [GN 1, TCT #6, Me, FASA]. Dannan Stuart is born [GN 1]. Jack Casden and Gage Darres meet at the same space station. On Earth, Jain Suni meets James Kirk at a dinner party honoring David Kincaid's retirement from the Academy [S31 #1]. Ensign Lee Kelso applies for a transfer from the "Potemkin" (NCC-1711). Captain Kirk will speak to the captain of the "Potemkin" following review of Kelso's personnel record and will immediately put in a request to Star Fleet Command to have Kelso posted to his upcoming "Enterprise" command [TOS #86]. stardates 0000.5-0009.8 Following the destruction of the "Lydia Sutherland" at the Battle of Ghioghe, Commander James Kirk is promoted to Captain and given command of the U.S.S. "Enterprise." The youngest man to captain a starship, and Pike's hand-picked successor, his first mission is to transport the Warp-Speed Classic Vaudeville Company to Starbase 13. The ship makes first contact with an alien worldship and encounters the Klingon vessel "Quundar" commanded by Koronin. Captain Kirk is temporarily appointed ambassador to the Klingon frontier and the ship resumes its three-month mission of touring each of 30 different starbases beginning with Starbase 13 [GN 1, ST-TMP, ST IV]. Prior to the "Enterprise's" launch, Captain Kirk personally sees to the ship's refit, reflecting the latest breakthroughs in synthetic food production and a new generation of Cochrane engines that consume less antimatter while generating more tightly focused warp fields. Time dilation anomalies at high-warp factors are a thing of the past (thus the elimination of "time warp factor" terminology). Back in Pike's day, the "Enterprise" carried a crew of just over 200, with more than half the ship's volume turned over to life support and warp subsystems. Now the ship's complement has been doubled. The refitted starship has 14 science labs compared to Pike's 5, along with a commensurate increase in science workers, specialists, and maintenance and support staff. The transporter array represents a completely new approach to quantum tunneling of macroscopic objects and is officially named a 'materializer' (a name which will drop out of favor). The bridge is altered. This is also probably the period of numerous additional structural upgrades: Running lights are finally installed on the primary hull, with the topside port and starboard lights mounted atop grey bands. The aft warp engine restoration cowl slits are replaced with exhaust grids (39 vent holes per nacelle). The two impulse engines are replaced with 4 twin impulse power units (a design featured on the future "Achernar" class heavy cruiser configuration, though forthcoming "Bonhomme Richard" configuration will revert to the earlier 2 impulse engine design) and topside hull flush vents are added. A red-striped deflector grid line is incorporated into the top length of the secondary hull, ending at a new dome mounted above the hangar bay facility. The exterior bridge module housing is altered, with most access panels removed. The lower primary hull is fitted with landing leg panels and deck 9 is fitted with grey panelled doors marked 'Inspection Door Vent System Connection' on her port and bow sides. A port side airlock hatch (no. 5) is also fitted on deck 11 [GN 48, Inet8]. Note that in 2375, Captain Picard will speculate that Kirk was too young to be given command of a "Constitution" class starship according to Star Fleet's rules and regulations, and that this is one example of covert Preserver manipulation of events. In all of Star Fleet's vast archives there are no traceable authorization codes attached to the orders giving Kirk the "Enterprise" [GN 40]. In the Janus Gate timeline, Captain Marshall Hoffman takes command of the "Enterprise" [JG #2]. Over the next 13 months, the "Enterprise's" chapel will be used to hold 5 weddings, an Iltrasian coming-of-age ceremony, and one funeral (that of Henry George Beason, who will be killed in the weapons room when hit by an Orion mercenary). By stardate 1313.8, 14 "Enterprise" crewmen will die in the line of duty [TOS #86]. Captain Androvar Drake achieves command of one of the original "Constitution" class starships (the "Kongo"?) within a month of Kirk's captaincy. Drake will also embark on a 5-year mission and return within 6 months of the return of Kirk's "Enterprise" [GN 20]. 26 April The U.S.S. "Kongo" (NCC-1710) heavy cruiser is relaunched as a "Bonhomme Richard" class starship [HCE]. 15 May The "McCaffrey" (NCC-8745) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. 18 May The U.S.S. "Kongo" (NCC-1710) is recommissioned as a "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser [HCE]. 29 May The U.S.S. "Bennington" (NCC-1978) "Coronado" class through-deck cruiser is launched [SotF]. The planet Timshel mysteriously enters a quarantine. Imposed by the Joy Machine, no one is allowed to leave the world and all exports cease. The resistance movement begins making plans to destroy the Joy Machine [TOS #80]. Dr. Albar Exar voluntarily isolates himself on Fornax II [ON 2]. Stella Mudd divorces her husband, Harry [TOS #81]. Near Starbase 3, war breaks out between the Krikiki and the Den-Kai. The slaughter will last for 30 years [Envoy]. The "San Antonio" (NX-1109) class destroyers are withdrawn from service [Inet12]. 12 July The U.S.S. "Coronado" (NCC-1975) through-deck cruiser is commissioned. This class will total six vessels by 2260. Designed with a unique 'double-ended' secondary hull, these warp 8 capacity ships, with a ship's complement of over 305, are the predecessors of the much larger "Ariel" class shuttlecarriers introduced decades later [SotF]. July [reference stardate 2/0607] The Klingon S-4A "K'nall" ("Mender") class repair tender enters service [FASA]. Captain Kirk drops the "Enterprise's" navigational shields to indicate peaceful intentions while making first contact with a Trelorian ship. According to one account, Lt. Gary Mitchell nearly dies from a poison dart on Dimorus. He will be relieved of duty while recovering. Alternatively, the Dimorus incident takes place early next year and there are 2 fatalities [GN 48]. stardate 5861.31 The Vulcan-manned U.S.S. "Intrepid" (NCC-1708) is recommissioned at the Sitria Docks, Daran V. Uprated to the specs of the "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruisers like most other "Constitution" class ships, the "Exeter" and "Enterprise" will follow within the next two years. The "Intrepid" will be the first "Bonhomme Richard" configuration starship lost, in 2262 [HCE, SotF]. Piper departs the Proxima colony to enter Star Fleet [TOS #29]. The Omicron Ceti III colony is established. Spores use the colonists as hosts, shielding them from Berthold radiation poisoning. All other animal life dies [TSP]. Alpha Xaridian V (Parathu'ul) applies for U.F.P. membership. Their request is quickly refused, being a totalitarian world [TOS #59]. Before taking the "Enterprise" out on her first patrol, Kirk orders the ship's library upgraded to a primary storage level equal to the main banks at Star Fleet Command. The ship's third gymnasium is rebuilt to house the additional memory tanks [ON 15]. The early assignments of the "Enterprise" under Captain James Kirk's command during this time are mostly undocumented. However, they may include, though not necessarily limited to: being dispatched to contact the wave-dancers of Bellatrix V, an incident with a Giant Rat of Tamuras, a deathday celebration for the Arch-Duchess sa'Gliszppkk of Rumon Alpha III, the investigation of the Neo-Pope of Ecatholos (this will result in the peace treaty between the Ecatholans and the Phylyrinigi), and an encounter with terrorists in the Xenia system [TOS #39, TOS #73]. Kirk's original Archeology and Anthropology officer Lt. Carolyn Palamas is assigned to the "Enterprise" during this time, accompanying the captain on numerous missions. Most notably on a near-disasterous return mission to Avalon and a run-in with million-year-old warrior robots at the Asteroid Tessel excavations [GN 7]. 16 August The U.S.S. "Unificatum" (NCC-2102) "Federation" class dreadnought is commissioned [FRS]. The U.S.S. "Essex" (NCC-1727) has her two 17.7 QEV dilithium laser banks on her lower primary hull replaced with Lockheed 447/54 retractable single surface mount phaser banks [SotF]. In Klingon space, construction begins a the prototype battleship designed by First Captain Kain, and later named by him the "bIQ'a' veqlarg'a'" ("Leviathan"). 8 months prior to her initial launch, the ship will be moved to Okeanos (Eris V) for consealment deep underwater [TOS #66]. A U.F.P. agricultural intermediary from Daran V dies, possibly after his encounter with Romulan Commander Valdus [TOS #67]. [reference stardate 2/06] Star Fleet adopts the systems of employing a different emblem for the insignia of each ship [URM]. Laurison 294 is purchased by Maximus O'Connor, an eccentric billionaire, as a wedding gift to his wife, Laura Deneuve Gamartine, naming it Laura's World [FASA]. September [reference stardate 2/0609] The Mark III "Liberty" class freighters enter service [FASA]. stardates 1003.6-1008.8 5 months and 3 days into Kirk's command of the "Enterprise," Spock considers transferring off the ship. The "Enterprise" is ordered to intercept a warp 15 alien starship in the Mandylion Rift and learn of its incredible technology. Enroute it is learned that they are not, by far, the first to make contact. The alien captain offers a challenge to Kirk of the "Enterprise" and Commander Kaul of the D-6 battlecruiser I.S.S. "Vengeance." The challenge is to scale a mountain and it is assigned to Lt. Tanaka. He fails the contest and dies, becoming the first "Enterprise" death under Captain Kirk. "Enterprise" fatality: Lt. Hounslaw Tanaka (Chief Communications Officer) [GN 48]. The "Ranger" class transports enter service. First produced at the Alphadyne Corporation on Tellar, the simple design is very versatile and can be used for surface-to-orbit transport or, with little adapt- ations, perform small cargo operations. The "Ranger" has warp 1.5 capacity and can carry up to 70 passengers [Inet9]. [Y 153] The Federation first encounters the sentient frog race of Debrockians in the Sagitine sector. Gohest "Ghost" Whisp begins pirate operations [SFB]. October [reference stardate 2/0610] Phasers One and Two, designed by Sestra Weapons, are issued by Star Fleet. These Agronska 30 units are palm-sized units and pistol grip units, made possible through transtator physics. The Type I unit has a maximum effective stun range of 30 meters, 2 meters for heat, 20 meters for disrupt, 10 meters for dematerialize, and a maximum overload blast radius of 40 meters. It uses a LiCu 511 emitter crystal and has a relatively short operational endurance due to its small power cells and low heat dissipation capacity. Attached to the larger pistol grip, the Type I's LiCu crystals act as a pulse generator. The power is fed into the Type II grip's prefire chamber through the Type I's emitter crystal and the pulse is augmented through the Type II's own power cells. The Type II pistol has triple the range of the Type I (with the exception of the overload blast radius of 135 meters), significantly improved heat dissipation capabilities, and a 400% longer operational duration. The advantage of this dual system is greater mission flexibility without significantly increasing the logistical support requirements that would be required for two completely separate weapons. The Type I/II will be a remarkable success, but not without its difficulties. The exposed emitter crystal will cause numerous injuries when personnel burn them- selves by accidentally touching it immediately after firing. The crystal is also prone to breaking when roughly treated. The exposed heat sink on the rear of the weapon is also another source of potential burns. Sestra Weapons will also produce an advanced pulse-beam mining unit for the Star Fleet Corps of Engineers (possibly the Phaser Bore, capable of cutting through 20 meters of rock per minute, and probably used in the 2280s to create the Genesis cave on Regula I's planetoid) [FASA, FRS, TM, MSGE, GEC V6N5, OUP/a, ST II]. The Mark XII "Lotus Flower" class freighter enters service in the U.F.P. [FASA]. The Mark II "Cassard" class missile destroyer enters service. Using the new photon torpedoes as the primary weapon system, 12 ships will comprise this class of warp 11 capacity ships [Inet7]. 30 October The U.S.S. "Clemenceau" (NCC-1977) "Coronado" class through-deck cruiser is commissioned [SotF]. November [reference stardate 2/0611] The U.S.S. "Kursk" (NCC-4447) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. The "Hopi" (NCC-1430) class large survey vessels enter service. Developed for deep space survey missions and to conduct detailed follow-up research in support of cruiser operations, the "Hopi" class ships have warp 8 capacity, 4 phaser emplacements, and complements of 320 [GEC V9N5]. The Mark III "Tyrannis" class research cruiser is commissioned. Now featuring FWE-2 engines to increase both power and range, the Mark III also features a weapons upgrade but still suffers from a dangerous vulnerability in her engineering spaces. The U.S.S. "Chandris" is crippled by a single volley of disruptor fire from an Orion purchased gunboat. Looted by transporter, the "Chandris" will have to be towed to a starbase after a rescue ship arrives 16 days later. Despite this setback, the "Tyrannis" class will continue to serve in the front lines, often assigned to dangerous missions [Inet7]. 11 December The U.S.S. "Bennington" (NCC-1978) "Coronado" class through-deck cruiser is commissioned. A long-lived starship, she will still be in service in the 24th Century as a training ship at Star Fleet Academy, (Fourth Fleet), converted to the "Oriskany" configuration. The "Bennington" will become a class ship in its own right and "Coronado" class through-deck cruisers will be refitted to the new design. Some difficulties will arise, however, with fuel storage given the limited space available for matter/antimatter storage tanks. Two new classes of ships will eventually be designed to solve its weaknesses: the "Conquistador" and "Swiftsure" (NCC-1995) class strike cruisers with extended hull primary hulls, a complement of 600, and warp 12 capacity [SotF, SASH, GEC V7N1]. 12 December The U.S.S. "Exeter" (NCC-1706) "Constitution" class heavy cruiser is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, Brasilia Yards, United Americas, Earth for conversion over to "Bonhomme Richard" specs [HCE]. December [reference stardate 2/0612] The U.S.S. "Axanar" (NCC-4448) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. 25 December Captain April visits Captain Kirk's parents in Iowa on Earth [TOS #75]. 2259, 09 January The U.S.S. "Devonshire" (NCC-1979) "Coronado" class through-deck cruiser is launched [SotF]. Captain Roger Lake is given command of the "Chesapeake" class cruiser "Peleliu" [TOS #94]. Uhura wins the Jovian Triathalon this year [TOS #84]. On Tyrtaeus II, Wellesley Warren becomes Myra Coles' aide right after graduating from Callinus's university [TOS #83]. Production ends on the "Behemoth" class heavy transport [Inet5]. Dr. Vivian Rathbone pilots a shuttle [DoH #4]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Ardana (Mu Leonis A III) becomes warp capable. They will be admitted to the U.F.P. in 4 years [STSC]. February [reference stardate 2/0702] The "Derf" class tender U.S.S. "Acropolis" responds to signals from a malfunctioning marker buoy. As its shuttle nears the beacon, a Klingon warship appears and opens fire before defensive action can be taken. The engines of the "Acropolis" are crippled and the tender is boarded and towed into Klingon territory. Intelligence later discovers that the beacon had been planted by Klingon operatives to entrap the repair tender. It is theorized that the Klingons gained technical information concerning robotics and repair techniques that they lacked, but it is not known just what gain this action brought them in the overall situation. Some analysts believe that study of the robotic repair systems will make it possible for Klingons to alter the functioning of navigation beacons robotically, creating potential havoc in border spacelanes [FASA]. Adam Zagrin of Deneva enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. Lt. Commander Gary Mitchell nearly dies from a poison dart on Dimorus. The "Enterprise's" mission to the Muhlari system is aborted by Admiral Ellen Mangione and ordered to pick her up at Starbase 31. The ship then proceeds to a neutral world on a secret bi-annual mission to oversee the enhanced Klingon renegade prisoners known as the M'tachtar. The landing party is ambushed and M'tachtar take control of the "Enterprise," beaming down half the crew to their former prison planet. Qadar of the M'tachtar then sets the "Enterprise" on course for the Klingon homeworld for a much overdue audience with Emperor Grannoch. Commander Kang of the Klingon vessel "Doj" grants Kirk one hour to beam over to the "Enterprise" with a small landing party and re-establish control of his ship. Captain Kirk succeeds and the fate of the M'tachtar is a return to Qo'noS, presumably followed by execution. "Enterprise" fatalities: Corbet and Swift (Science Officers) [TOS #87]. March [reference stardate 2/0703] The Klingon L-6G class frigate enters service in the Klingon fleet [FASA]. Lt. Clark Terrell is assigned to the U.S.S. "Ardent" as Second Officer [SsC]. 30 March The "Bandung" (NCC-8746) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. Carter Winston crashes on Vendor [Su/a]. Medusa (XI Hydrae IV) becomes the 27th U.F.P. member. Medusans are non-corporeal beings, the sight of which can drive a Human insane, but are adept at interstellar navigation. Certain "Galaxy" class starships in the 24th Century will feature a unique Interactive Navigational Control System, allowing a Medusan recruit to operate as an onboard navigator with a direct symbiotic relationship with the ship's computer systems, during emergency conditions. Because of the Medusan's physiology, the being is housed within a special environmental chamber off-limits to the crew. By 2378, only 12 Medusans will be serving in Star Fleet. All but Commodore Korgan are navigators on long-range ships [STM, FASA, TNG #70]. The planet Elysia is charted by the U.S.S. "Clarion" [GN 6]. Dmitri Valtane is born on the Beta Niobe Colony, the son of Larisa and Nikolai Valtane [SsC]. The planet Alaj banishes a group of dissidents from their world for the 12th time [TNG #14]. Dr. Geoffrey M'Benga and T'Pina enter the Vulcan Academy on Vulcan. M'Benga will become one of the first Human specialists in Vulcan medicine. He will eventually retire to a little plomeek farm near Vulcan's Voreth Sea. His great-granddaughter, Dr. Andrea M'Benga, will serve aboard the "Tobias" and participate in the U.F.P.'s disaster relief efforts on Chal in 2373 [TOS #20, GN 35, GN 26]. Renna Auk-rex begins pirating the trading routes on the periphery of U.F.P. space [TOS #61]. Thomas Clayton vanishes near the galactic core [ON 9]. Commander Leigh Chapel marries Lt. Commander Jose Tyler [EOM]. A retrofit of the Signaal-designed Corvus TTX deflector program is con- sidered for the "Coventry" class frigates but is decided against after the Bureau of Spacecraft inspection indicates that the B-Sentry units are per- forming adequately [SotF]. The "Valley Forge" class ships "Diana" (NCC-1470), "Boxer" (NCC-1498), and "Dolphin" (NCC-1504) spend 8 months escorting convoys and hunting down Orion pirates preying upon interstellar commerce near the Elbow of Bootes [GEC V9N4]. Captain Jack Casden commands the "Centaur" class ship U.S.S. "Sphinx" with a crew of 36 [S31 #1]. 12 May New Star Fleet duty and dress uniforms are approved, as well as anti-exposure and environmental suits [URM]. May [reference stardate 2/0705] Starbase 12 becomes operational [FASA]. The "Merlin" class reconnaissance frigate is believed to have entered service in the Romulan Empire during this period. Carrying up to 25 personnel and armed with 2 disruptors and possibly missiles, this ship has warp 7.5 capacity. The Romulans also mount an improved plasma cannon in "Barn Owl" class light cruisers, a lower-powered version of the weapon employed by the forthcoming Bird of Prey incursion [Inet5]. The Mark IV "Pompeii" class destroyer enters service [Inet7]. 05 June The Type 1 Command Wraparound and Medical Tunic (Class C Fatigue uniforms) are approved [URM, FRS]. The rebels on Timshel run out of coffee, unable to replenish their stocks due to poor conditions [TOS #80]. June [reference stardate 2/0706] The U.S.S. "Collinswill" (NCC-4449) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. One of the best intelligence agents in the U.F.P., Stallone Wolff, is sent to investigate Timshel's quarantine--and disappears [TOS #80]. The famous MacMurray Encounter occurs. Captain Kirk accepts the position of Royal High Minister Plenipotentiary for the Emperor MacMurray in the trinary Noah system, and is commended by Star Fleet [ON 15]. Krnsandor L'am is born [TOS #25]. The "Enterprise" runs into a Ceebriian derelict near Alpha Ortelina VII in an undocumented mission. Others include a skirmish with Klingons on Arronus VII [TOS #86]. stardate 1305.4 With the "Enterprise" under Captain James Kirk's command, David Bailey and Dr. Elizabeth Dehner sign aboard the ship. Dr. Leonard McCoy takes leave on Starbase 6. After taking on supplies at the Aldebaran Colony, the "Enterprise" discovers the mysterious planet Kapeshet (UFC 155) during a mapping mission of Sector Epsilon Z-3. An alien time experiment transports Captain Kirk and a small landing party to the 21st Century and back again. Their memories of this event are suppressed and the mapping mission will continue for another 3 weeks without incident [EOM, FRS, WNM, GN 2]. Admiral Saylor of Starbase 33 contacts the "Enterprise" and orders Captain Kirk to explore and even exceed the boundaries of the galaxy. 15 days later, after damage and fatalities, the "Enterprise" will report directly back to Starbase 33 [TOS #86]. stardates 1312.4-1313.8 The recorder-marker of the S.S. "Valiant" (NCC-S1104) is recovered by the "Enterprise" at the rim of the galaxy. The Energy Barrier mutates Lt. Commander Gary Mitchell and burns out the ship's warp capacity. At the remote Delta Vega lithium cracking station, the ship's engines are regenerated and Kirk fights Mitchell to the death. "Enterprise" fatal- ities: Lt. Lee Kelso (Helmsman), Lt. Commander Gary Mitchell (First Officer/Chief Navigator), Dr. Elizabeth Dehner (Psychiatrist), and 9 (unspecified) dead [WNM, EOM]. This entire episode may have been restricted to time Track 'A' (explaining Captain Kirk's middle initial of 'R' and his later recognition of Dr. Helen Noel in a modern, non-swapped insignia uniform). The disoriented and incorporeal Q inhabited the Energy Barrier and attempted to possess the minds of starship travellers. Alternately, the 'R' was a little Academy joke between Kirk and Mitchell, standing for 'Racquetball' and later 'Rhinoceros' [GN 17, TOS #86]. In the Janus Gate timeline, Captain Hoffman has the "Enterprise" recover the "Valiant's" buoy but doesn't think it worth investigating due to their proximity to the galactic rim [JG #2]. Dr. McCoy returns to Star Fleet Medical following a mission to Capella IV. Presumably while on Capella IV, Dr. McCoy has firsthand experience with a Capellan power cat [FC, TOS #86, HS/a]. Kirk sets course for the recently-constructed Starbase 33 and sees to Lt. Kelso's funeral. Lt. Sulu transfers from Astrophysics to Helm and is stationed on the bridge of the "Enterprise" (However, alternately, this may have been his original station when first assigned to the ship). Both Lieutenants Uhura and Bailey are assigned to bridge positions replacing Alden and Mitchell respectively. Dr. Mark Piper, Lt. Alden and Yeoman Smith request, and are granted, transfers off the ship. At Starbase 33, Kirk is questioned by Admiral Saylor and Captain Francis Damion. The "Enterprise" returns to Earth where McCoy is posted to the "Enterprise" as Chief Surgeon, and Captain Kirk has the difficult task of notifying Mitchell's parents that he killed their son. Kirk delivers the eulogy at Gary Mitchell's funeral service in New York City [TOS #85, TOS #86, WNM/CMn, GN 1, TOS #87]. Lt. Martha R. Bodner of the Star Fleet Science Division develops (or is at least credited with the development of) Bodner lines, to replace the older and much less reliable Wascali lines [TOS #21]. Dr. Simon Van Gelder is assigned to the Tantalus V penal colony as Dr. Tristan Adams' assistant [DMd]. [Y 154] The Bolaar have a stroke of luck making them a superpower in the pirate arena when they successfully raid a shipyard of the Clydons and steal the manufacturing secrets of the deflection/transfer devices. They will start mounting the device on most of their ships after 2260. Meanwhile, Vektrean arms and munitions dealing reaches an all-time high with current levels of hostility in the unstable Free Trade Zone. The Argonian Republic nebula begins deteriorating. The WYN Klingon E4 escort is com- missioned within the cluster after the Klingon E4J escapes through the radiation zone into WYN territory. The old light cruiser (CL) U.S.S. "Connecticut" (NCC-936) is mothballed [SFB]. On the Clan Ru world, spikers are selectively chosen from hatchlings to be raised for the upcoming time-changing journey in 5 years. Presumably the Ru have discovered the Guardian of Forever before the Federation [TOS #75]. Hazel Payton meets Conrad Franklin Kent [TOS #64]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Deneb V is admitted to the Federation [STSC]. 17 September The U.S.S. "Exeter" (NCC-1706) heavy cruiser is relaunched [HCE]. 26 September The U.S.S. "Devonshire" (NCC-1979) "Coronado" class through-deck cruiser is commissioned [SotF]. stardate 1229 Head of the Trill Symbiosis Commission for less than a year, Audrid Dax joins the Star Fleet team aboard the "Tereshkova," a small scientific survey vessel commanded by Fleet Captain Christopher Pike out of Starbase 11. They are to study a comet just outside the Trill system emitting a unique bioelectric signature indicative of another possibly joined species (still kept secret from the Federation during this era). The comet contains a malevolent parasite species. Jayvin Vod, Audrid Dax's mate, dies. Three Trill ships converge on the comet and vaporize it. This is the first contact with the Blue Gill parasites prior to their U.F.P invasion in the 24th Century. Their hatred for the Trill will linger over the next century [GN 38, TNG 125, MG #4]. October [reference stardate 2/0710] The U.S.S. "Inchon" (NCC-4450) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service. The Klingon K-32B class monitor enters service [FASA]. 14 October The U.S.S. "Exeter" (NCC-1706) heavy cruiser is recommissioned as a "Bonhomme Richard" class starship [HCE]. 21 October The U.S.S. "Compact" (NCC-2103) "Federation" class dreadnought is commissioned [FRS]. The "Surya" class frigate "Noshiro" (NCC-1885) is assigned to TacFleet and plans to have a RIN-6 phaser system installed are dropped. Improved countermeasures equipment is installed instead [SotF]. Production ends on the "Cargile" class heavy battle cruisers [Inet5]. Ingraham B is destroyed by the Flying Parasites, forcing the inhabitants to build starships to travel to Deneva [OA, STM]. The Klingons introduce the "D'Ktahg" class heavy fighter. A fast, long-range fighter carrying a crew of 2 and armed with 4 lasers, this tiny craft has warp 8 capacity--but only an endurance of 50 hours without refuelling. A variant on the "D'Ktahg" is the "Targ" used for spacelanes patrol and search-and-rescue missions. Both fighters will often be carried by a "JaK'toH" class heavy transport modified for use as a carrier [Inet5]. Yuki Smith graduates from Security Academy. She will be posted aboard the "Enterprise" [JG #1]. December [reference stardate 2/0712] The U.S.S. "Ptarth" (NCC-2763) Mark II "Loknar" class frigate enters service [FASA]. The 4th planet in System 1324 is colonized by members of the Anti- Federation League [EV #1]. During this period, the search begins for evidence of panspermia embedded in an asteroid. It would prove that a fundamental connection exists between all humanoid life forms. In a century this will be followed-up by Galen [GN 30]. 25 December Captain Kirk meets Dr. Helen Noel at a science lab Christmas party aboard the "Enterprise" [DMd] Dr. Vivian Rathbone becomes the Chief Agronomist on the Signi Beta colony [DoH #4]. 2260, stardate 6001.11 {04 January} In the Gamma 400 system, in orbit of Starbase 12, the "Enterprise" is drydocked and converted over to a "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruiser. Her new systems include two retractable phaser banks, an experimental photon torpedo system, warp 8 capacity via PB-32 engines, and a complement of 430. Other shipwide upgrades consistent with the "Bonhomme Richard" configuration include a major bridge upgrade, turbolift alterations, transporter upgrades, and the shipwide elimination of gooseneck intercom units [HCE, SotF, WNM/CMn]. Specialist Calloway is assigned to the "Enterprise" during this period [TB1]. The Marishal, a race of strongly telepathic nontechnological bipeds from a planet in the Procyon sector, are are discovered by the U.F.P. Vulcan teams will be brought in to teach them biofeedback techniques to correct their overpopulation problem [TOS #39]. Twenty miners shipout to the dilithium mining colony on the planet Muldoon [ON 7]. Mori, grandson of a Triumvir of Arcos, is born [ON 6]. Joanna McCoy manages to track her father, Leonard McCoy, down on her 18th birthday. Having just graduated from high school, Joanna prepares for college [TOS #72]. A terraforming colony is established on Beta Canzandia III [TOS #58]. A survey indicates that the seven Star Fleet Academies distributed throughout U.F.P. space currently support a permanent faculty of 14,038 and a student population of 85,397 [EOM]. The Klingons give impulse drive technology to the Vancadians [TOS #55]. Saavik is born on the planet Hellguard (872 Trianguli V). She will be the first half-Romulan/half-Vulcan hybrid encountered by the U.F.P. [TOS #49, ST II]. The Earth outpost on Cestus III is established [TNG #32]. The Gorn "Apatosaur" class heavy carrier becomes operational. Originally intended as a technology demonstrator, 6 "Megalosaurs" will be converted to this class. The "Apatosaur" carries an approximate complement of 290, has warp 6.8 capacity, and is armed with 6 heavy x-ray lasers and 1 squadron of 15 "Gavial" heavy fighters [Inet5]. The Klingons encounter the Kreel during this era [TNG #5]. 01 February (stardate 6605.17) New Star Fleet uniforms are issued. They include brightened colors and greater diversification of sleeve mark braids and insignias. Class B duty uniform group/division colors are altered: green blue replaces med- ium blue for sciences, red replaces sand for services, and light green replaces green tan for deck (command) group. Class A dress uniforms reflect the same color alterations and now feature gold braid/piping for officer grades--the matching hat is discarded, as are the epaulet bars. Sciences and services insignias are swapped back to normal. Blue-grey ordnance belts are also phased out at this time and all-new Type 1 communicators are issued. The older uniforms will still be retained by smaller vessels (such as the "Antares"), however, for some time [FRS, WNM/CMn, CX]. Danielle Du Molin is sent to Timshel to discover why agent Stallone Wolff disappeared. She too succums to the Joy Machine's influence [TOS #80]. The "Stargazer," a merchant vessel, is destroyed [TNG #32]. A "Merlin" class reconnaissance frigate is first recorded approaching the Neutral Zone by long-range sensors by the U.F.P. It will not be detected until years later, when improved sensors analysis techniques enable additional information to be gleamed from older sensor recordings [Inet5]. April The Epsilon class (E-1) communication station is authorized for con- struction. Nearly 100 of these space station facilities will be built in the decades to come, with the first 9 flanking the disputed Klingon border by the late 2260s to serve as listening posts. Each station will house a complement of 539, a dozen shuttlecraft, and 42 antennas (making up 11 communications arrays) [JRM2, FSF]. It is the glory days on Altus IV for Mitch "The Barrel" Dogan as a performer [TOS #89]. Around this time, Dr. Bendes Kettaract begins work on his project to create the Omega molecule [S31 #1]. stardate 6034.27 {04 May} The U.S.S. "Enterprise" is relaunched, following "Bonhomme Richard" refitting [HCE]. 14 May The "Quimerto" (NCC-8747) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commissioned [RGP]. Ensign Doug Grad is posted to Starbase 42 [EV #3]. A mining outpost is established on Beta Argola [BB #1]. stardate 6044.17 {09 June} The U.S.S. "Enterprise" is recommissioned after her uprating to the "Bonhomme Richard" class specifications. The 3rd five-year mission of the "Enterprise" officially begins [HCE, FRS, EOM, GN 32, SfP]. The "Enterprise" is assigned to investigate the mysterious quarantine of the vacation planet Timshel. Captain Kirk meets his old friend Kemal Marouk, the Paymaster of the Joy Machine computer enslaving the Timshel citizens to work for a "payday" high. Joining up with the resistance, Kirk introduces a virus into the system and convinces the computer to free the inhabitants. The Joy Machine departs the system, heading out of the galaxy and promising to return when Humanity is ready for happiness [TOS #80]. Members of the reptilian Anjiri and Nykuss are rescued by the "Enterprise" and transported back to their homeworld. Captain Kirk teaches the aliens the wrongness of stealing from other species, and keeps his word that their homeworld will remain secret by not logging the incident [TCT #1]. Aidan Burgess visits the Amazon on Earth with her fiance Ramon Escovarre and meet the Yanomami tribe. Over the next 30 years, Aidan's marriage will fail and she will join the Federation diplomatic service. She will eventually remarry [TLE #1]. stardates 1512.2-1514.1 On a star charting mission, the "Enterprise" makes the first contact with the flagship "Fesarius" of the First Federation and is tested by Balok. Kirk's "Corbomite Maneuver" bluff is first employed. Lt. David Bailey is assigned as liaison between both federations [CMn]. Captain Kirk and Spock are given a tour of a First Federation asteroid base by Balok. It is an immense facility employing self-constructing robotic devices to build their ships from asteroids, housing 17 "Fesarius" class vessels with berths for up to 51 [GN 40]. U.F.P. negotiations with the First Federation will continue in 2266 on Mandel II (yielding intelligence data on the Romulan Star Empire) and then a century later in the 2360s. They will be very brief. In 2371, the "Voyager" will find a derelict First Federation starship at the heart of the Hachai-P'nir War in the Kuriyar Cluster of the Delta Quadrant [FSF, TNG #11, V #3]. In the "Mirror" universe, James Kirk succeeds to command of the I.S.S. "Enterprise" by assassinating Captain Pike using the Tantalus field weapon obtained from Balok's laboratory. Pike seemed far too eager to keep the spoils of the "Fesarius" for himself, according to Kirk. Before dying, Balok lies to Kirk where the First Federation base is located. Balok ends up a stuffed specimen in Emperor Tiberius' museum but Kirk has to live with the rage of defeat. Kirk's first act as captain will be the suppression of an uprising on Gorla by destroying the rebel planet. His second act will be the execution of 5,000 colonists on Vega IX in order to force a retraction of their secession [GN 35, MM]. Collars on Star Fleet duty uniforms are reduced in size to a standard width [WNM/CMn]. About this time, Simon Nordell enters Star Fleet [TOS #81]. stardates 1329.8-1330.1 Harry Mudd is pursued and captured by the "Enterprise," which sustains serious damage to her lithium crystals. The crystals are replaced at Rigel XII and Mudd is later handed over to the authorities for the illegal distribution of the Venus drug [MW]. Harry Mudd will be sentenced to one year in a rehab colony but released after six months on good behavior. He will found an information service on Deneb V and sell the Denebians the rights to a Vulcan fuel synthesizer, resulting in imprisonment by the local authorities. This will result in conviction of patent fraud on Deneb V, stardate 3140.0 and a death sen- tence. He will resultingly escape from custody in a stolen shuttlecraft under fire by a Denebian space patrol and crashland on an uncharted Class K world inhabited by androids [IM, EOM]. About this time, Stella Mudd applies for a legal divorce in absentia from her second husband, Bischoff (who conned Harry Mudd out of a starship once on Silva V). Bischoff took his flagship on a personal cruise to an unstated destination and never returned [TOS #81]. Gabrielle Anderson hears from her son for the last time [EV #1]. The Tokyo Giants play against the Moscow Dynamos in the World Series baseball game [TOS #28]. 27 July The U.S.S. "Star System" (NCC-2107) "Federation" class dreadnought is com- missioned [FRS]. stardates 1672.1-1673.1 On planet Alfa 177, the "Enterprise's" transporter system malfunctions when a magnetic ore is brought aboard, stranding a landing party on the rapidly freezing surface. It has the effect of splitting transporter sub- jects into opposites rendering the system useless. Lt. Sulu and the landing party are recovered despite frostbite [EW]. This will become a holodeck simulation viewed by Captain Picard in early 2372 [GN 29]. Alfa 177 is classified 'Warning W-399: Certain indigenous ores have been found to possess peculiar magnetic properites, and may interfere with the normal ion-phasing of transporter beams. Inanimate test objects should be transported before any personnel are allowed to beam down' [STM]. Dr. Albar Exar will become indebted to Spock's papers published on the Alfacite Energy Phenomenon and will use the data to further his research into genetics [ON 2]. Lt. Uhura transfers from Deck Group (Command) division to the Services division of Communications [MW/MT]. stardates 1513.1-1513.8 In orbit of UFC 113, a salt vampire stalks the crew of the "Enterprise" during a routine annual checkup of the colony. Dr. McCoy kills the illusion-projecting creature, the last of its kind, with his phaser pistol but not before the expedition members' (Robert Crater and his late wife) deaths. The "Enterprise" procedes to Corinth IV. "Enterprise" fatalities: Crewman Darnell (Sciences), Crewman Green (Command), Crewman Sturgeon, and Barnhart [MT]. Planet M113 (Gamma Zeta) will be redesignated Crater's World in honor of the late Professor Crater. A permanent archeological base will be established to continue Crater's work, and T'Sera will lead the second expedition [FASA, GN 36]. About this time, the undercover Klingon using the identity of Ensign Ethan Matthews is assigned security duty aboard the U.S.S. "Enterprise," along with Ensign Edward Rayburn [EV #1]. On Alpha Proxima II, Tomasina Laubenthal loses her position as deputy assistant to the Proximan secretary of the interior [BB #1]. Kim Li Wing becomes Secretary of Protocol on the Federation Council on Intercultural Affairs [TOS #69]. stardate 1626.8 (07 October) Fleet Captain Pike wanders into The Captain's Table bar in San Francisco. Pike tells the story of the spaceborne Titans of Aronnia during his captaincy of the "Enterprise" years earlier [TCT #6]. Admiral Fitzgerald assigns Dr. Lewis Rosenhaus to the "Constellation" (NCC-1017) as her Chief Medical Officer after the retirement of the ship's CMO [BB #1]. stardate 2986.2 About this time, Fleet Captain Christopher Pike saves the lives of seven cadets aboard an old Class J training starship (under the command of Commander Trawley), probably the U.S.S. "Goddard" (NCC-526, "Gagarin" class light cruiser), removing them to safety when the ship's baffles plates rupture. Two of them will die later at Starbase 11, but 4 will survive. For this action he is awarded his second Medal of Honor. However, prolonged exposure to the delta radiation leaves him with severe scarring and disfiguration. This is followed by loss of motor function, and cardiac and renal failure, resulting Pike's confinement to a battery- powered life support carriage provided with servo-mechanisms. Eventually he will lose all control over body movement and be able to communicate only through coded elecroencephalographic signals [EOM, SNW, Inet3, Me]. stardates 1704.2-1704.4 On a mission to pick up a team of scientists from Psi 2000's lone disintegrating satellite ULAPG42821DB ("La Pig"), a virus is accidentally brought aboard the "Enterprise." By integrating cold matter/antimatter, the ship is transported several days back through time. Known as the Spock/Scott Temporal Displacement Process, it will become the basis for the U.S.S. "Lynx" prototype timeship a decade later. A variant of the intermix formula, without the temporal side effects, will be used by Spock to re-start the reactor of Starbase 42 and the "Enterprise's" engines, later this year. "Enterprise" fatalities: Joe Tormolen (Sciences) [NT, ST 1, SFD, LTP, EV #3]. This system is classified 'Danger D-421: The orbit of Psi 2000's last satellite, La Pig, is now an asteroid belt, and planetary debris is traveling throughout the system on uncharted trajectories. Spacecraft should exercise due caution' [STM]. Note that in 2364, a mutant form of this virus will afflict the crew of the "Galaxy" class "Enterprise" under Captain Picard's command [TNG 103]. stardate 1704.3 Rather than an early rendezvous with the "Antares," Kirk takes the "Enterprise" to Tlaoli IV to retreive the planetary survey team left there. Mysterious shifts in orbit and power losses result in Kirk's landing party almost lost on the surface in search of a cave survey team missing for a week. Captain Kirk and Lt. Sulu become transposed with alternate timeline duplicates of themselves when an ancient, alien transporter system is accidentally engaged. A 20-year younger Kirk and a 20-year older Sulu are produced [JG #1]. Spock determines that they are within a time bubble, an after effect of having regressed 3 days back in time from the Psi 2000 slingshot. Commander Spock investigates the alien transporter system on Tlaoli IV, determining that it is a time transporter left behind by a race which fought a long-term temporal war. The Janus Gate was used to retrieve combatants from different fronts, heal them, and 'recycle' them. Experimentation yields the retrieval of Commander Chekov from the future. Before being able to exchange the Kirks, a mechanistic alien race called the Shechenag appear, claim the Gate for themselves, and banish the landing party from the planet [JG #2]. stardate 1707 Back aboard the "Enterprise," a cat-and-mouse game is played with the Shechenag ship in orbit, the alien vessel laying quarantine satellites in orbit of Tlaoli IV. By reactivating the Gate, Spock penetrates the barrier with a shuttlecraft and again control of the Janus Gate is re-established. The young James Kirk is returned to his past origin point, accompanied by Security Chief Giotto and the alternate future timeline's Chekov and Sulu. The 3-day time bubble bursts and memories of the past 3 days are erased [JG #3]. Star Fleet holds its largest war games in more than two decades in the Wolf 359 system. Intending to simulate the attack and defense of a system in an area claimed by the Federation and an unnamed hostile power, the war games draw the participation of 3 flag officers from the Second, Fifth, and Sixth Fleet, 3 "Constitution" class heavy cruisers, 2 "Siegfried" class dreadnoughts, 1 "Pyotr Velikiy" class heavy cruiser, 4 "Valley Forge" class cruisers, 1 "Belleau Wood" class assault transport, and numerous "Predator," "Avenger," aand "Kestrel" class destroyers. Many Federation diplomats will call the war games 'ill-timed' and 'foolishly provocative,' but Star Fleet Command will maintain that the war games had been 3 years in the planning and necessary to ensure fleet readiness. When the Klingons received reports of the war games, they become more certain that the U.F.P. intends to invade the Klingon Empire [Inet3]. November The uprating of the heavy cruisers "Jupiter" (NCC-1734), "Quindar" (NCC- 1736), "Androcus" (NCC-1738) and "Mondoloy" (NCC-1740) are originally authorized [SotF]. 28 November (stardates 1533.6-1535.8) The U.S.S. "Antares" (NCC-F1312), a science probe/cargo vessel, is destroyed after picking up an orphan, Charlie Evans. Attempting to take control of the "Enterprise" with his special abilities, Evans is removed by his Thasian step parents before the starship's arrival at Colony (Alpha) 5 [CX]. stardate 1699 On Alpha Proxima II, Tomasina Laubenthal discovers a Malkus artifact and, in her insanity, uses it to create a planet-wide epidemic. The U.S.S. "Enterprise" and "Constellation" (NCC-1017, commanded by Commodore Decker) are assigned to provide planetary assistance. Working together, doctors McCoy and Rosenhaus develop a cure for the virus. The "Constellation" heads for the Crellis Cluster while the "Enterprise" drops the artifact off at Starbase 10 [BB #1]. Note that during the Proxima crisis, Dr. McCoy spills acid on a table in his medical office. In the "Mirror" universe, McCoy's counterpart also spills acid [BB #1, MM]. stardates 1709.2-1709.6 After a century, contact is re-established with the Romulan Star Empire when a Romulan "Empire" class P-1A "Bird of Prey" cruiser (Type 1 V-8 "Vas Hatham" class, also known as the "Cricket" class) tests its new cloaking device and plasma weapon against U.F.P. forces in Earth Outpost Sector Z-6. Four Earth outposts are destroyed before the Romulan vessel is forced to self-destruct. For the first time, the Federation sees what Romulans look like face-to-face: they are Vulcan offshoots. "Enterprise" fatalities: Specialist Robert Tomlinson (Phaser/Ordnance) [BT, SFH, Inet3]. This will become a holodeck simulation viewed by Captain Picard in early 2372 [GN 29]. In a high-speed burst, all data collected during the Romulan mission is transmitted back to the Romulan Empire. Romulan engineers will create a vessel capable of simulating the advanced Federation's cruiser's performance. The "Albatross" class agressor cruiser, also known as the "Gooneybird" will be the end result. It will be a compromise design using a slightly modified "Barn Owl" class light cruiser hull as the saucer section with its nacelles removed, and a modified space station module for the secondary hull containing an early matter/antimtter warp core. Despite its unusual destruction, the "Albatross" will be a relatively high-performance vessel closely matching the performance of the "Constitution" class, with warp 7.8 capacity and carrying a crew of 140-210. Ordnance will consist of 6 targeting lasers [Inet5]. Known as the Battle of Icarus IV to the Romulans (Icarus IV being the comet used to reveal the cloaked ship's position), Captain Kirk will become known as the Butcher of Icarus IV over the next century in the Star Empire. The noble house Chironsala, one of the oldest on Romulus, falls with the suicide of the Romulan Commander. The grand- daughter of the Romulan Commander will be Commander Salatrel who will command the warbird "Avatar of Tomed" by 2371 [GN 22]. During this battle, Lt. John Stiles manned the navigation station. He will serve under Captain Kirk from stardates 1709 to 1788.6 as the Alpha-Watch navigator. He will retire as Star Fleet Security Commander, and his grandson will be Lt. Commander Eric Stiles of the "Saskatoon" [TNG #53]. Note that Tomlinson was to marry Angela Martine (Specialist 2nd Class, Phaser/Ordnance). In a few months (by stardate 3025.3) she will have transferred to the Life Sciences division and carry the surname Teller, suggesting a second marriage [BT, SL]. Along with the "Enterprise's" science officer, Lt. Sulu will later be responsible for the development of the Romulan plasma weapon into standard photon torpedoes [EOM]. Lt. Uhura receives a promotion to full Lieutenant grade after successfully deciphering the Romulan micropulse code [EOM]. In the Janus Gate timeline, Captain Hoffman dies during the "Enterprise's" Romulan encounter. With no one in the quadrant due for a starship promotion, Commodore Mendez gives Gary Mitchell the new captain of the "Enterprise" [JG #2]. [Y 155] The Treaty of Pelione re-establishes the Neutral Zone, and ends this Second Federation-Romulan "War." Ensign Phillip Kosnett graduates from the Star Fleet Academy. Ensign Ardak Kumerian graduates from the Deep Space Fleet Academy. The Fourth Lyran-Kzinti War ends. The Orions destroy border station K4. The Mechad's firm stance on organic annihil- ation softens as the Free Trade Zone's prosperity makes it necessary for them to have economic dealings with the Organics. These exchanges will often be conducted in remote areas by androids, Mechad units with an organic appearance usually animated by an AI, and these androids will often be mistaken for organic beings. The Vektrean territory reaches its all-time largest proportions. The Argonian "Whirlwind" class light cruisers receive the strobe refit, and the first Argonian Republic "Typhoon" class heavy cruiser enters service on the Near Side of the Milky Way. The Frax commando war destroyer enters service. The Krebiz SCA capsule, "Claw" class SCA, and "Mandible" class SCM are all in service. All Near Side races are also employing probe drones. Incidents occur along the Federation-Klingon border: a Klingon F5 attacks the Federation tug U.S.S. "Cassini" (NCC-3824) and the Federation light cruiser U.S.S. "Texas" is engaged by a Klingon cruiser while attempting to rescue a survey party. The first guided weapons destroyer is converted after Federation encounters with the Kzinti. Replacing two of the photon tor- pedo tubes with drone launchers, the converted standard Federation destroyer design is equipped to launch a powerful volley of drones. The experiment will be abandoned after learning that drones of this period are not significantly powerful, or fast enough, to replace the lost photon torpedoes. The Klingon F5G commando frigate enters service. The ISC constabulatory flagship (CPF) enters service: a police flagship built on a light cruiser hull [SFB]. Over the next few years, the outpost colonies will be rebuilt, numbering 14. Outposts 1 through 8 will be outfitted with the highest grade of listening and scanning equipment available [FSF]. November? [reference stardate 2/0711] The Vulcan Academy of Science allays fears of Vulcan/Romulan collusion when it publicizes its theory concerning the Romulans' Vulcan heritage. This theory postulates a race known as the Preservers, who seeded the galaxy with Humans and humanoids [FASA]. At Starbase 26, the "Enterprise" receives crew replacements including Ensign Luis Benitez and Ensign Jon Anderson (Kell, a Klingon infiltrator). Kell meets Mathews--another Klingon spy. At Star Fleet Headquarters, the recently-graduated Ensign West is promoted to Admiral Justman's team. The "Enterprise" receives a signal from Exo III [EV #1]... The Klingon K-5 "V's'talo" ("Watcher") class gunboat enters service [FASA]. stardate 2712 Dr. McCoy undergoes a severe attack of hay fever, limiting his duties [EOM]. stardates 2712.4-2712.7 The "Enterprise" is assigned to locate Dr. Roger Korby on Exo III. He is found alive in android form and, using the Exoan technology, duplicates Captain Kirk. His plan to infiltrate a world with androids fails before it can be implemented, but a duplicate Dr. Brown will later attempt to carry out Korby's dream of an android U.F.P. Nurse Christine Chapel agrees to remain aboard the "Enterprise." "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Ethan Matthews (Security) and Ensign Edward Rayburn (Security) [LG, TOS #45, EV #1]. Note that the phasered Dr. Brown android will end up in Dr. Vaslovik's (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal's) collection on Valhalla in the next century [TNG #64]. A new Type 2A (Agronska 30) Phaser Pistol variant is issued, featuring a uniform black hand grip instead of the previous silver grip. Several years later, other upgrades to this hand/pistol phaser series will include new Phaser 1 intensity scales and two recessed buttons on the Phaser 2 grip: safety and trigger [LG/DMd, FRS, WFM, TM]. The "Enterprise" responds to a distress call from an Anti-Federation League colony in System 1324. Under heavy attack by Orions, a security force is transported down while the "Enterprise" goes in pursuit of an enemy vessel. Heavy losses are sustained by the landing party. The "Enterprise," damaged, eventually returns to 1324-IV to claim the surviving colonists and security personnel after the Orion defeat. Just as "Jon Anderson" a.k.a. Kell is promoted, so is his brother Karel aboard the Klingon battle cruiser "D'K Tahg"--and is told that Kell died in an Earther raid. "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign John Perella, Philip Becker, Section Chief Ordover, Johnson, Heller, Wright, Ensign McFadden (Security)--and at least 5 more (unspecified) crewmen [EV #1]... Ambassador Fox learns from Klingon negotiations that the Klingons will strike in 7 months. At Starbase 42, the "Enterprise" recieves crew replacements and shore leave. With the Orions believed to be in the employ of the Klingons, an Orion deep-core dilithium mining operation is investigated--and shutdown--by the "Enterprise" in System 7348. While Captain Kirk leads the landing party, the "Enterprise" intercepts the Klingon battlecruiser "D'K Tahg" and is led into a red giant trap. Commander Koloth ascends to the captaincy of the "D'K Tahg" through the elimination of Klak. At Star Fleet Headquarters, Lt. West stops Yeoman Hatcher--another Klingon infiltrator--from assassinating Admiral Justman. "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Sobel and Ensign Luiz Benitez (Security) [EV #2]... Enroute to Starbase 21 for repairs, Admiral Justman and Lt. West intercept the starship via the high-speed warpshuttle "Trager." Justman orders the "Enterprise" to the ancient, decommissioned Starbase 42 to become the admiral's new command post, believing it will be attacked by the Klingons seeking its supply of starship-grade dilithium crystals. Klingon infiltrators already in place on the station wreak havoc while Captain Koloth's "D'K Tahg" battle cruiser attacks the starbase. Admiral Justman sacrifices himself to save the life of Lt. West and to buy Captain Kirk the time needed to defeat Klingon troops. Karel kills his brother Kell ("Jon Anderson"). With the "D'K Tahg" crippled by the starbase and "Enterprise," Klingon Command disavows their actions and Koloth is forced to withdraw. The U.S.S. "Constellation" (NCC-1017), commanded by Commodore Decker, arrives to assist the "Enterprise." Post-mortem performed on Ensign Anderson reveals that he was a Klingon agent, and Dr. McCoy puts together a simple scanning program to detect future infiltrators. "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Clancy, Ensign Doug Grad, Section Chief Sam Fuller, Ensign Jon Anderson (Kell) (all Security) and 20 (unspecified) crew members [EV #3]... stardates 2715.1-2715.2 Dr. Tristan Adams dies from his neural neutralizer machine on the Tantalus V Penal Colony, following the escape of Dr. Simon Van Gelder. The machine is dismantled [DMd]. stardates 2713.5-2717.3 Miri's World (UFC M-347601/Juram V), an exact duplicate of Earth, is discovered by the "Enterprise." The landing party fights, and defeats, a deadly virus there in addition to 300 year old children, remnants of a slipshod life prolongation experiment [Mi]. Star Fleet will designate the system as Site 2713 and dispatch socio- logical and disaster-relief teams to the planet. The surviving children are not equipped to reestablish their lost culture so are evacuated to education and resettlement centers, with their world held in trust for them and their descendants by the Federation. A terraforming project is put into effect using genetically modified plants to cleanse the biosphere of the artificial virus. Star Fleet forms Project Magnet, a preliminary study group to analyze the first of several duplicate worlds encountered--and to hide their existence from the U.F.P. By 2375, 2 additional Earth duplicates will have been discovered in addition to 4 duplicates of Qo'noS, 2 of Vulcan, and 1 of Andor [GN 40]. stardates 2817.6-2819.8 The "Enterprise" is lured to Planet Q by Dr. Thomas Leighton who suspects that actor Anton Karidian is Kodos the Executioner. A company of actors sponsored by the Galactic Cultural Exchange Project are transported by the "Enterprise" to the Benecia Colony. Kodos the Executioner dies aboard the "Enterprise" by the hand of his deranged daughter [CK]. Over a century from now, James Kirk will re-examine the Kodos affair in the year 2373 [GN 26]. Yeoman Janice Rand transfers off the "Enterprise" (perhaps after promotion to Ensign grade). She takes a leave of absence from Star Fleet for "personal reasons." Rand will give birth to a daughter named Annie who will die at the age of two from an unspecified sickness. The father may have been Captain Kirk. Janice Rand will return to the "Enterprise" in later years. In 2267 she will serve as Transporter Chief on the recently refitted "Enterprise" [CK/GS, V 145, TMoST, TOS #76, ST-TMP]. stardates 2821.5-2823.1 On a mission to deliver medical supplies to Makus III for shipment to New Paris, the "Galileo"/7 shuttlecraft crashes on Taurus II while investigating Murasaki 312, a quasar-like phenomena. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Gaetano (Radiation Specialist), Lt. Latimer (Navigator), and Ensign O'Neill [GS]. Chief Engineer Scott will see to the court martial of Lt. Samuel Boma for his actions on Taurus II. Dr. Boma will become a successful civilian sci- entist and develop the alloy quantobirilium used in the outer hull of the "Star Empire" prototype dreadnought [TOS #29]. The "Gaetano" class search and rescue shuttlecraft will be named after Lt. Gaetano, decades later. All other craft in this series will be named after Star Fleet personnel lost in the line of duty as a result of shuttlecraft related accidents or combat [FSC1]. stardate 2822.5 On Starbase 11, Fleet Captain Pike reflects on his life decisions leading up to his current debilitated condition [SNW]. The starboard console of the Command Con on the "Enterprise" undergoes a minor upgrade: the four indicator lights on the left side of the Command Functions Panel are replaced with Manual Execute push buttons, resulting in five buttons down the left side of the panel, five Function Active indicators down the right side, and five computer-generated control labels between each [GS/Cml, TM]. stardate 2945.7 A Force 5 ion storm strikes the "Enterprise." Repairs are carried out in orbit of Starbase 11. Lt. Commander Finney, posted to an ion observation pod at the time, is presumed dead [Cml]. stardates 2947.3-2950.1 Following the ion storm, Captain James Kirk is accused of murdering his records officer, Lt. Commander Benjamin Finney. He is forced to stand a general court-martial on Starbase 11 and is cleared when it is revealed that he was framed by the victim. James Kirk is the first Star Fleet starship captain to stand trial [Cml]. Note that at this time Starbase 11 is servicing 9 starships in addition to the "Enterprise"--the "Intrepid" (NCC-1708), "Lexington" (NCC-1703), "Excelsior" (NCC-1718), and "Constitution" (NCC-1700)--at 75%, 50%, 45%, and 10% completion respectively. In addition to these ships of the line are 5 undocumented starships: NCC-1631 (at 100%+), NCC-1672 (at 73%), NCC-1664 (at 77%), NCC-1697 (at 30%), and NCC-1685 (at 25%) [Cml, TM]. Sometime later, Finney will later seek revenge against Kirk on the planet Vancadia. Even later, Finney will develop an improved, tamper-proof flight deck recorder (MM908Y) while employed by Daystrom Duotronics [TOS #55, LOR, SFD]. Lt. Commander Spock is promoted to full Commander rank after serving two years with Captain Kirk. Commodore Mendez replaces Commodore Stone as the commander of Starbase 11. Commodore Robert Stone accepts a transfer back to Earth to head up Project Magnet [Cml/Me, EOM, GN 40]. Dr. Ursula Mornay of the University of Tarrigor (Altair VI) synthesizes trilithium in solid form [TOS #31]. Beau Deaver moves to Nisus (Vulcan Colony 9) [TOS #38]. T'Mir travels aboard a sailing ship while on leave on Earth [TOS #20]. Within the Klingon Empire, Grael arranges the assassination of his older cousin, Teshrin--and fails [TOS #58]. The Type 1/2B (Marfak "Sting" Model One) Hand/Pistol Phaser is developed for Star Fleet by Marfak Armaments, Ok-Taiv Iks, Andor. Like the Agronska series, Phasers 1 and 2 are interlocking units, however both weapons are controlled from the Phaser 1B's solid-state keypad which features preset (as opposed to variable) setting modes of operation. The Type 1 (or a model variant thereof from Atalskes Phaser Corporation, a newcomer to the field) may be referred to as a Phaser 3 tandem midrange beam weapon and the Type 2 as a Phaser 4 long-range beam weapon. The Phaser 3 has a maximum effective stun range of 108 meters, a disrupt range of 70 meters, a dematerialize range of 30 meters, and an overload blast radius of 150 meters. The Phaser 4 has a maximum effective stun range of 215 meters, a disrupt range of 150 meters, a dematerialize range of 90 meters, and an overload blast radius of 275 meters. This system uses new LiCu 512 crystal emitters (4 acting in parallel instead of a single emitter crystal to prevent crystal deterioration, not being as heat efficient) enclosed as required by the Star Fleet request for proposals. Phaser 4 can in turn lock into a rifle mount forming a Phaser 5 two-handed tri-beam weapon. Built as a new generation replacement for the old phaser rifle, being somewhat smaller, lighter and of considerably greater power. Three beam emission clusters fire in synch, discharging ten sub-beams which converge at the target, quadrupling the volume of matter disintegration. The Phaser 5 has a maximum effective stun range of 550 meters, a disrupt range of 400 meters, a dematerialize range of 213 meters, and an overload blast radius of 640 meters. There will be several years before all of these weapons see U.F.P.-wide production use (probably due to the incorporation of Transtator II technology). However, the Type 1/2B will be trouble from the start. Star Fleet personnel will complain that the Type 1B is too large to be subtle and comfortable in the hand. The touchpad controls are difficult to use and easy to damage. The worst problem, however, will be the 4 emitters in parallel. In order to safely fire the weapon, all 4 emitters must be aligned within 1.2x10^-4 degrees in both the X and Y axis. To prevent firing if the emitters are out of alignment, the phaser's central controller constantly monitors a built in test (BITE) circuit. If the BITE detects a misalignment, the controller prevents the weapon from firing. There will be many reports of phasers failing to fire under extreme conditions, some of these incidents resulting in deaths attributed to the failure of the Type 1/2B. In acceptance tests, this failure never occurred, but it will later be discovered that this was because Atalskes 'tech reps' were illegally adjusting the alignment between test periods [SFD, FRS, MSGE, WFM, GEC V6N5]. Anna March enrolls in the same art class as Ethan on Nova Empyrea [TOS #72]. Laura O'Connor dies from Vegan choriomeningitus forcing her husband to retire from corporate life. He turns Laura's World (Laurison 294) into a planet-wide shrine [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Destrier" class heavy battle cruiser is commissioned. Intended to be the fastest ship in the fleet with warp 9.25 capacity via a new warp nacelle design (precursor to the nacelles used on the forthcoming "Enterprise" class) requiring careful balancing, the "Destrier" carries a complement of 480. It also mounts the heaviest armaments at the time: 10 phaser banks supplemented by 4 photon torpedo banks. With the Organian Peace Treaty, all production orders for this class will be cancelled [Inet5]. 2261, January [reference stardate 2/0801] The U.S.S. "Nakhimov" (NCC-4418) "Larson" class destroyer is destroyed [FASA]. A "Belleau Wood" class ship is used in a planetary evacuation or relief operation on Filassh-B III [GEC V9N5]. This year will see the decommissioning of the last "Paris" class light cruiser, the U.S.S. "Port Lowell" (NCC-920) [Inet3]. The U.S.S. "Auk," "Pelican" class heavy fleet support vessel, passes itself off as a prototype battleship and captures an Orion smuggler [Inet5]. Tritanium (Element 125) is discovered on Argus X. This element, 21.4 times harder than diamond, will supplement and/or replace trititanium in space vessel hulls. Next year the "Enterprise" will geologically survey Argus X. In the Enterprise Timeline, the discovery of tritanium was over a century ago [MRM, E 103]. Over the next year, eight "Coventry" class frigates are modernized to improve their ASD (anti-ship defense) capabilities. A Kolt "selective- target" deflector spire and extended range sensors are installed. The U.S.S. "Constant" (NCC-1236) is additionally fitted with KRL series energy absorption plates in her primary hull [SotF]. The ships "Iroquois" (commanded by Captain Lasker) and "Peerless" (com- manded by Captain Tranh) participate in the experiment of running their ships' reactors' magnetic injection ratios to 215. Some 25 days later the "Iroquois" will suffer from a runaway reaction tearing the ship in half. The "Peerless" will nearly suffer the same fate but will abort the exper- iment after the loss of her sistership [TNG #32]. The automated tanker drone "Skagerrak" (NCC-G504) rescues survivors of the Tellarite merchant ship "Tarev" enroute to Argelius II. The "Skagerrak" will be lost in the Delta Triangle and presumed destroyed until the "Enterprise's" encounter in the Delta Triangle in 2264 [GEC V9N4]. As of this time, 16 Klingon D-8A's have been captured, relatively intact, and 29 have been destroyed, most in battles where Imperial forces had numerical superiority. Klingon intelligence's knowledge of the "Constitution" class's refit again spurs the Empire to reconsider older and cheaper alternatives to cruiser production [Inet7]. 10 January Hull numbers NCC-1732-NCC-1744 are assigned to the "Achernar" class [SotF]. Holtzman escapes from prison [TOS #28]. Ensign Ingrit Tomson signs aboard the "Enterprise" [GN 5]. Delkondros comes to power on Vancadia [TOS #55]. Star Fleet doubles its patrols along the Romulan Neutral Zone and establishes new, larger, more heavily armed border stations in reaction to the Romulan border attack of stardate 1709 [FASA]. Star Fleet orders the refit of Mark II "Nelson" class scouts to Mark III by installing the new warp engines, phasers, and shield generators. The change in the main engines will increase the overall power output by 30% and the maneuverability by 50% at the expense of the cruising and emergency speeds [FASA]. stardates 3012.4-3013.2 The "Enterprise" is called back to Starbase 11 via a false subspace message. It is then hijacked to Talos IV by Commander Spock along with his former commander, Fleet Captain Christopher Pike. Spock stands court-martial but all charges are dropped by Commodore Mendez. Pike becomes a cultural observer for the U.F.P. on Talos IV [Me]. Note that by late 2264, Commodore Mendez will be promoted to Admiral and assigned to Star Fleet Headquarters [TOS #99]. stardates 3025.3-3025.8 The crew of the "Enterprise" takes shore leave on Omicron Delta IV, an amusement park planet of alien construction. Doctor McCoy is seemingly killed, but easily repaired by the planet's automation [SL, STM]. In a couple years the "Enterprise" will again return to the shore leave planet, but will find the world far more inhospitable as the planet's computer has tired of "mindless servitude." Decades later, remnants of an offshoot of the planet's architects will be unearthed on Askalon V. On the "Enterprise's" third visit, the real Yeoman Minnie Moskowitz will return to the "Enterprise" [OUP/a, TOS #76, SNW]. During a routine update of the databases of a few colony worlds, some U.F.P. technicians accidentally download an old, long-hidden and undetected virus along with the revised data. The "Enterprise" is assigned to overseeing new downloads from the Federation's database on Earth, going from colony to colony and repairing subspace communications systems. Five planetary databases are affected, including Cynur IV, Emben III, and Tyrtaeus II. In the Tyrtaeus system, the "Enterprise" explores an alien mobile habitat in close orbit of the star. Commander Spock becomes trapped on the seemingly-abandoned vessel as it plunges into the star. It is found that the mobile is a support system for a virtual civilization. Departing the star, once their presence is discovered by the "Enterprise," the craft heads for the galactic center at high warp speed. The "Enterprise" crew take shore leave on Tyrtaeus II [TOS #83]. stardates 2124.5-2126.3 While crossing a star desert in Quadrant 904 on a mission to the Beta 6 Colony, the "Enterprise" battles Trelane, a childish super-being, on the rogue planet Gothos. The being's parents put an end to their child's playing, and the "Enterprise" is permitted to complete her mission [SG]. Gothos is classified as 'Prohibited P-140: A dangerous life form may be present on the surface. It is extremely hazardous and contact with this planetoid must be avoided' [STM]. In 2370, Trelane will be revealed as the 'godson' of Q, and perhaps the cause of many of the "Enterprise's" temporal anomalies (all starships bearing the name) stemming from his fascination with the relative passage of time. Trelane will be responsible for the Ompet Oddity and the form- ation of the planet Terminus. His forthcoming encounter with 1701-D will result in the intermingling of several different timelines, and his con- struction of a device to tap into the universe's core will drive him insane, eventually forcing Q to destroy him [GN 17]. stardate 3041.6 Captain Jean-Luc Picard, transported from 2370 by an alien transporter, finds himself on Cestus III less than four days before the Gorn attack. He gives the false name of Dixon Hill and prevents the outpost's reactor from exploding before being retrieved by the same alien time transporter system [TNG #32]. 26 January The Type 2 Command Wraparound (Fatigue uniform) is approved [URM]. stardates 3045.6-3046.2 (January?) [reference stardate 2/0801] Contact is made with the Gorn Hegemony when Cestus III, an Earth outpost, is destroyed by a Gorn raid. The only surviving member of the Cestus III outpost is Lt. Matthew Harold. The "Enterprise" goes in pursuit, but is apprehended by the Metrons. Captain Kirk is forced to fight and defeat the captain of the Gorn ship on an asteroid. The Metrons return Kirk to the "Enterprise" and the ship is transported 500 parsecs from its last position. The "Enterprise" heads back to Cestus III at warp 1. Cestus III will later be ceded to the Gorn and no Federation personnel would return to the colony, although in 2371 Captain Kasidy Yates' youngest brother will be a member of the new colony there. Kirk's battle against the Gorn will later become a common test for Star Fleet cadets at the Academy. Captain Sisko, from 2373, will even have an interest in asking Kirk about his battle with the Gorn on Cestus III. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. O'Herlihy (Ordnance) and Lt. Lang (Ordnance) [Ar, FASA, DSN 469, TNG #32, DSN 503]. In the Janus Gate timeline, Captain Gary Mitchell buries the Gorn captain alive, throwing rocks down on top of him after being caught and helpless in a pit trap. The Metrons ban the Gorns from space forever, destroying every Gorn spaceship in existence and their crews, with force fields confining the Gorns to their homeworld and colonies. Until they manage to capture a Metron [JG #2]. February [reference stardate 2/0802] The last of the Mark I "Cochrane" class colonial transports enter service [FASA]. Lithium crystals, yielding only 1/1000th the power output of dilithium crystals, are phased-out in the U.F.P. at approximately this time. At least by the 24th Century, lithium crystals can be produced using standard ships' transporters. Dilithium in place of lithium probably will account for the safe sustainment of warp 8 speeds (and above) by starships [FTS, Ar/AF/AT]. The U.S.S. "Shiloh" (NCC-4326) "Larson" class destroyer is sold to a private sector. The U.S.S. "Aldebaran" (NCC-2712) "Loknar" class frigate is destroyed [FASA]. stardates 3087.6-3088.7 On a remote planet, a "winking out" phenomena is observed and corrected by the "Enterprise," caused by the intersection of two opposite universes and the enigmatic humanoid Lazarus from the future [AF]. 28 February The U.S.S. "Achernar" (NCC-1732) class heavy cruiser is laid down at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth [SotF, HCE]. Starbase 42's planetary dilithium mine should be re-opened [EV #3]. Tracy Dane is born [TOS #76]. 14 March The Type 2 Command Wraparound (Fatigue uniform) is first issued [URM]. The Redjac entity murders women on Rigel IV. Administrator Hengist becomes possessed by the creature and will journey to Argelius II [WF]. 19 March At least in an alternate timeline: the Christopher's Landing Historical Board erects a bronze statue of Zefram Cochrane on Titan to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Cochrane's triumphant return to his home system following Humanity's first faster-than-light voyage to another world (Centauri B II) [GN 18]. At about this time, the Flying Parasites arrive at Deneva aboard a space vessel from Ingraham B bringing mass insanity to this planet [OA]. 03 April The U.S.S. "Concordat" (NCC-2109) "Federation" class dreadnought is commissioned [FRS]. April [reference stardate 2/0804] The Mark I "MoKal" class transports enter service with warp 8 capacity (unloaded) and crews of 28. They are designed to push their cargo pods from behind, and are employed commercially by many corporations and transfer companies [FASA]. Phantom-league baseball starts up in the deck 21 bowling alley aboard the "Enterprise" [TOS #71]. At Cygnet XIV, the "Enterprise" undergoes general repair and maintenance. The ship's computer is given a female personality. Also at about this time, the ship's transporter room consoles are upgraded: the right most coordinate tracking monitor panel is replaced with a panel resembling the old one rotated 180 degrees [TY, TOS #10, AF/TY, TM]. stardates 3113.2-3114.1 While heading back to Starbase 9 for resupply, the "Enterprise" is caught by a black star and flung back through time to the year 1969. A reverse application of the same conditions returns the "Enterprise" to the current year [TY]. Probably following this incident, all Star Fleet vessels are given procedures to follow in the event they encounter a ship from the future or related temporal anomalies. A provision is incorporated allowing any Star Fleet personnel to retain seniority as accrued from the date of commission despite backward passage in time. By 2373, Regulation 157, Section 3, Paragraph 18 will be in effect: "Star Fleet officers shall take all necessary precautions to minimize all participation in historical events." A Department of Temporal Investigations will also be established to deal with such violations. Captain James Kirk will be noted for committing 17 seperate temporal violations in his lifetime. By the 29th Century, a Temporal Integrity Commission will be in effect, possibly replacing or supplementing the D.T.P. [GN 18, GN 29, DSN 503, V 151]. May [reference stardate 2/0805] The U.S.S. "Deyan" (NCC-4451) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. stardates 3125.3-3130.4 Romulans enter the Canara system when a plague destroys one-third of their population. After a week-long shore leave on Starbase 8, the "Enterprise" once again engages Romulan vessels [TOS #10]. A three-week minimum overhaul at a starbase repairs the computer problem of the "Enterprise" [TY]. stardate 3150.10 A special review board concludes that the computer transmission of technical orders from the "Enterprise" while in 1969 was a purely random matter and a "natural accidental occurence in the sequential train of historical events" [TM]. stardates 3156.2-3158.7 The "Enterprise" goes in search of the long-lost U.S.S. "Archon" (NCC-1370). On planet UFC 611 (C-111)-Beta III, a society enslaved by a computer called Landru is freed by Captain Kirk and Commander Spock [RA]. All is not over, however. Admiral Nogura will order the "Enterprise" to return to Beta III in order to provide engineering support [SCE #18]. Trouble begins on Janus VI when the pergium miners open up a new under- ground level at the pergium production station, inevitably leading to contact with the Horta, the first silicon-based intelligent life form to be discovered [DD]. Katherine J. Gallagher will write her master's thesis on this incident, titled 'The Devil in the Dark: Star Fleet's Blackest Moment Becomes Its Finest Hour' [GN 47]. By 2370 Janus VI will be the most productive and profitable source of raw materials in the entire U.F.P. Lt. Dax will have the most experience with Hortas of all personnel on DS9. In addition, one of her granddaughters will live on Janus VI. The Hansens will also study Hortas on Janus VI sometime in the early 24th Century [DSN #11, SNW II]. June [reference stardate 2/0806] The Mark V "Nelson" class scouts enter service. The first of the refit "Nelsons" is the U.S.S. "Sager" [FASA]. The Romulan V-1 "Vadaso Stelri" ("Glider in the Stars") class cruisers are removed from active service [FASA]. The Klingon D-4E cruisers are phased-out in the Klingon Empire, replaced by the D-7 class with its superior firepower and more powerful engines [FASA]. Also taken out of service are the Klingon D2 "Artor" class scouts, replaced by newer, purpose-built scouts [Inet9]. On Camus II, Dr. Janice Lester and her staff operate under Dr. Coleman's supervision. They will uncover a life entity transference machine of an ancient civilization on this celebium-contaminated world [TI]. stardate 3176.9 Lt. Commander Scott again works with the crew of the U.S.S. "Lovell" after being dropped off on Beta III to provide additional assistance. Concurrently, the "Enterprise" rendezvous with the "Lexington" (NCC-1703) to pick up Ambassador Robert Fox. A backup system restores the Landru computer to life. By recovering a spatial torpedo from the remains of the "Archon," an electromagnetic pulse weapon is configured, disabling the computer. The "Enterprise" returns to Beta III to pickup Scott prior to voyaging to NGC 321 [SCE #18]. The modern (24th Century) Star Fleet Corps of Engineers will come about from the aftermath of this incident. Note that a century later, circa 2376, the Landru computer will be purchased second-hand by Daimon Phug and installed aboard his trade vessel "Debenture of Triple-Lined Latinum." The computer will then procede to scan its databanks, re-create the Ferengi heretic Milia, and take over the ship, very much following its original programming [SCE #14]. stardates 3192.1-3193.0 A 500 year interplanetary war fought by computers is halted by the intervention of the "Enterprise" at Eminiar VII with Ambassador Robert Fox's help. The "Enterprise" heads for Argona II [TA]. Kirk's General Order 24 bluff in this instance will most likely lead to the Eminiar Amendment of the charter prohibiting the U.F.P. from engaging in the wholesale destruction of worlds, even during wartime [TNG #74]. About this time, the 12-man Federation scout "Harriet Tubman" out of Starbase 20 vanishes in the Crossroad Nebula and the nebula is declared a Standing Hazard. Prior to the "Tubman's" disappearance, the free-trader "Sagittarius" reportedly vanished in the vicinity, in addition to 3 U.F.P. observation buoys and 3 automated drones. The disappearances are due to a Turtledove Anomaly point within the nebula, verified in 2265 [TOS #71]. 21 June The "Campinas" (NCC-8748) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commissioned [RGP]. stardates 3141.9-3143.3 The DY-100 class sleeper vessel, S.S. "Botany Bay" (DY-102) is discovered drifting in space by the "Enterprise." Seventy-two 'supermen' led by Khan Noonian Singh from the Eugenics Wars are revived and, after a failed takeover attempt, are exiled to Ceti Alpha V [SS, EOM]. stardate 3153.1 Lydia Romaine conducts a thorough search for information on the S.S. "Botany Bay" and the Eugenics Wars era prior to the delivery of the vessel to the Federation Air and Space Museum on Earth [EOM]. The exile of Khan Noonian Singh and Lt. Marla McGivers to Ceti Alpha V will become famous on the planet Hera (492 Lyncis III). Dramatists, composers, and artists will create works based on their love. The theme: Herans can get along with Old Humans. News of this will undoubtedly come to light after Khan's seizure of the "Reliant" (NCC-1864) in 2287 [TNG #42, ST II]. stardates 3417.3-3417.7 Under the influence of spore plants, the "Enterprise" crew desert the ship for the planet Omicron Ceti III. Commander Spock, through the use of subsonics, destroys the spore influence [TSP]. Mira (Omicron Ceti) is classified 'Danger D-389: The variable primary was found to emit Berthold radiation, which quickly disintegrates animal tissue and renders the surface uninhabitable for long periods. Certain sporial life-forms not native to the system actually thrive on the radiation, and their therapeutic effects have prompted a proposal to establish a health resort on Omicron Ceti III' [STM]. 09 July The Prime Directive Committee and Federation Council flags Tau Lyra III (Yoondri) as a protected planet under Level 1 protected status [TOS #71]. Reynold Coates is born [TOS #90]. stardate 3196.1 Silicon-based intelligent life is encountered on Janus VI. The "Enterprise" investigates and discovers the Horta creatures are the last of its kind and a mining agreement is established. Dahai Iohor Naraht is born, soon to be the first Horta to serve in Star Fleet. "Enterprise" fatalities: Kelly (Security) [DD, TOS #18]. Dalen is also presumably born, along with the crew of the future starship "Darwin," entirely Horta-manned, c. 2370 [TNG #50]. Homero Galdamiz will quit the Janus VI mining world and settle in the Serenity colony on Aneher II [TOS #100]. [reference stardate 2/0801.06] A Klingon battle group under the command of Commander Kor seizes the planet Organia and transports occupation foces to the planet's surface. The U.S.S. "Enterprise" responds to the threat to Organia. Captain Kirk and his First Officer will be captured after attacking Klingon military installations on Organia. Enroute, the "Enterprise" is attacked by a Klingon E12 destroyer. The U.S.S. "Revolver" (NCC-D162) "Avenger" class destroyer, operating deep in the Treaty Buffer Zone, makes distant contact with a large number of Klingon ships half a light year from Organia but is unable to determine their intentions. While Kor occupies Organia (with an 8-ship fleet), the Klingons are striking with forces of similar strength at 22 other worlds in the TBZ, at the border, or in U.F.P.-controlled space, including Donatu V, Sherman's Planet, Tellun, Neural, and Forcas III. "Avenger" and "Predator" class destroyers help defend several of these worlds. Those destroyed defending Federation colony worlds include the "Flyer" (NCC-D128) at Davlos III, "Peacemaker" (NCC-D149) at Ajilon Prime, and "Crusher" (NCC-D225) at Archanis IV. Acting-captain of the "Enterprise," Sulu returns to Organia with the U.S.S. "Piper" ("Avenger" class, NCC-D152), U.S.S. "Boomer" ("Predator" class, NCC-D214), U.S.S. "Sheridan" ("Valley Forge" class, NCC-1491), and the U.S.S. "Harpy" ("Kestrel" class, NCC- 1418) [EM, FASA, Inet3]. The Second Federation-Klingon War begins. The Federation Q-ship "Starduster" masquerades as an Orion freighter and attacks the Klingon tug "Grolika Amelko." Meanwhile, on another front, nearly thirty ships and the lives of thousands of Star Fleet personnel are saved when Suvuk willingly delivers himself into the hands of the Klingons. Suvuk, after being physically tortured and subjected to the Klingon mind-sifter, breaks free of his captors on the Klingon flagship "Hakask" ("Horrendous," KL 99019) at Regulus. He disables the ship's warp drive, melts its impulse engines, and makes solid-logic copies of everything of interest in the Klingons' library computers, then dumps the computers themselves before making it back aboard the newly re-commissioned U.S.S. "Intrepid" (NCC-1708) in a stolen Klingon shuttlecraft. Suvuk will later be awarded the Pentares Peace Commendation with an extra cluster for conspicuous heroism [SFB, TOS #18]. stardate 3198.4 In the Kalinora Sector, two Klingon battlecruisers pick off a Star Fleet hospital ship which they claim was on a spying mission. Captain Androvar Drake's wife is one of the passengers killed. Drake chases the ships and manages to at least destroy one. He will blame Captain Kirk for the war's abrupt ending [GN 20]. stardates 3198.4-3201.7 [reference stardate 2/0801.09] The Organian Conflict: in orbit of the seemingly-primitive planet Organia, the forces of the Klingon Empire and the U.F.P. prepare for all-out war. The Organians, super-beings in reality, put a stop to the war and establish the Organian Peace Treaty along with the Klingon Neutral Zone. The Organian Treaty Zone is established over the next three months by negotiation. The new zone makes important changes in the Klingon/U.F.P. border and results in additional territory for both governments. Although both sides will honor the treaty, the fate of various 'orphaned' planets in the Klingon Neutral Zone remains unresolved. This Organian Conflict is also known as the "Second" Klingon-Federation "War" or the Four Days' War. Some time afterwards, the Organians are asked to intervene regarding the Iruhe mind-predators of 4408B Trianguli, resulting in a mysteriously empty and quiet world. Unfortunately, the Organians were misled, for the "Intellivore" mind- predators will thrive in the Great Rift region of space until being destroyed by the "Enterprise" in 2371 [EM, TM, FASA, SFB, Inet3, TOS #35, TNG #45]. Despite Organian intervention, thousands of Federation lives and 17 Star Fleet ships are lost in the initial Klingon attacks and Federation counterattacks. Klingon losses are believed to be greater [Inet3]. Note that while on Organia, this is First Officer Spock's (and quite probably Star Fleet's) first exposure to the Klingon mind-scanner (mind- sifter). By mid-2263, the Romulans (at least the Tal Shiar) will have portable mind sifters, through the upcoming Klingon-Romulan alliance. The device operates by passing modulated baryon waves through the cerebral cortex of its victims, the waves interacting with the brain's electrical impulses to produce interference patterns that could be recorded and translated into a crude approximation of the subject's personal synaptic pathways. In an alternate timeline, Kirk's mind will be destroyed by one--Kor's revenge [EM, TOS #84, ON 2]. In 2376, the great-grandson of a Klingon soldier on Organia, Goran, will claim to have a disruptor pistol used by his great-grandfather on Organia [TNG #61, IKSG #1]. Emperor Kassa commits suicide, unable to bear the shame of being defeated in such an ignominious manner by a pacifist culture. His heirs begin a period of reorganization, and Imperial policy begins to make a subtle shift from conquest by force to conquest by economic domination [FASA]. In the "Mirror" universe, events play out much differently with Organia. Once Star Fleet learns that a Klingon occupation force was on Organia, no attempt is made to liberate the innocent inhabitants. Instead, 3 starships including the I.S.S. "Enterprise," disrupt the surface of Organia's sun to induce a huge increase in solar flares. The ensuing megastorm penetrates the planet's magnetic field and sterilizes the entire planet within hours. The organic Klingons and incorporeal Organians perish and the Terran Empire considers the brutal obliteration of the innocent planet to be an appropriate lesson for the Klingons [GN 40]. Under the Organian Peace Treaty, disputed planets between the Klingon Empire and the U.F.P. are jointly colonized. The side which most efficiently develops the planet will claim it. These worlds include Anaher II, Maggie's World, and Sherman's Planet. Next year Sheridan's World will take it one step farther [TOS #100, FASA]. Star Fleet cancels the "Destrier" class heavy battlecruiser program. The one produced vessel has its main mission altered from "battle cruiser with extensive science facilities" to "exploration cruiser with extensive combat capability" [Inet5]. On Neural (Zeta Bootis III), the Klingons begin to introduce modern firearms [PLW]. Around this time, Lucy teams up with Billy Maidenshore [TOS #89]. [Y 156] The Orions destroy a Kzinti border station. The Kzinti-Hydran Treaty is signed. Each pledges to attack the Klingon and Lyrans if the other is attacked by them. The Klingons and Lyrans sign a joint defensive treaty six weeks later. Many Lyran clans oppose this treaty, resulting in a sporadic civil war. The Gorns discover the Argonian Republic in a distinct advantage. Pulling back in territory to a small extent, the Gorn will come to enjoy a mutual respect for the Argonians. The Hydrans develop the Hellbore and begin installing the heavy weapon on their star- ships. The first Hellbore-armed "Dragoon" heavy cruiser destroys Klingon border station #13 [SFB]. About this time, Hughes is assigned to the Security Division of the "Enterprise" [TOS #77]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. stardate 3034.6 Ensign Chekov is assigned bridge duty aboard the "Enterprise," and Lt. Uhura accepts a brief temporary transfer to the U.S.S. "Lexington" (NCC-1703). A series of brutal attacks on worlds in the Xaridian star system are traced to the disinherited warrior caste of the Rithrim, hired as mercenaries by the Parath'aa of Alpha Xaridian V [TOS #59]. Around this time in the Gamma Quadrant, Raiq, an Ascendant, is born [DSN #28]. stardate 3134.6 The Time Planet (Gateway) is discovered by the "Enterprise" by tracking waves of time distortion. Dr. McCoy, while treating Lt. Sulu on the bridge, accidentally injects himself with cordrazine. Earth history is accidentally destroyed and then repaired through the use of the Guardian of Forever [CEF]. The system is classified 'Prohibited P-119: No vessel, under any condition, emergency or otherwise, is to visit the Time Planet' (despite future Star Fleet presences there) [STM]. Note that the Guardian will be used on many future missions, not just by the Federation but by the Klingons, Romulans, and other adversaries. Nonetheless, the Guardian will remain quite particular about who interacts with it. In 2371, the Borg will even utilize what may be the Guardian of Forever or Guardian technology to capture James Kirk's brainwaves at the time of his death. After its use, the technology is assimilated, possibly yielding the knowledge to build a time pod used during their Earth assault in 2373. Throughout the next century, the Department of Temporal Investigations will regard the Guardian as the most sophisticated and powerful time travel apparatus in history, and an indispensible tool used by agents such as Dulmer and Lucsly. A giant Preserver artifact found in orbit of the "Mirror" Halka in 2375 by Kirk and Tiberius contains a functional Guardian of Forever, suggesting that the Preservers use/d (or created) Guardian technology [GN 40, GN 22, ST VIII, SNW II, GN 40]. The "Enterprise" heads for Earth for shore leave. Captain James Kirk contemplates resigning from Star Fleet at his family estate back home, reading old hand-written letters from his father [GN 3]. stardate 3135.1 Alternatively, in another timeline, Kirk does resign his commission shortly after departing the Time Planet, immediately turning over command to First Officer Spock. Kirk will return to his parents' farm in Iowa and become heavily involved with Agro-engineering. Captain Robert Wesley will forgo promotion to Commodore and take command of the "Enterprise" [SNW]. stardates 3287.2-3289.8 A mass insanity of Flying Parasites is tracked to the planet Deneva by the "Enterprise." George Samuel Kirk is found dead. His wife, Aurelan Kirk, dies shortly thereafter, but Captain Kirk's nephew Peter lives. By setting up a ring of orbital trivium satellites, the parasites are destroyed. The "Enterprise" heads for Starbase 10 [OA]. Peter Kirk will remain at the starbase before returning to Earth to live with his grandparents. His younger brothers Alexander and Julius will not be so lucky, growing up with the Pearsons on Rigel VI [GN 47]. Note that next year, remnants of the neural parasite in Peter Kirk's blood will be instrumental in gaining a scanner lock on the location of Captain Kirk's nephew on the planet Nador [TOS #98]. November [reference stardate 2/0811] The Mark III "Alamo" class defense oupost is placed on location. These outposts are capable of withstanding a tremendous amount of punishment while delivering powerful offensive blows and are normally positioned in orbits around vital planets. They house a complement of 410 crewmembers, 280 passengers, and 30 shuttlecraft. They are built on location but can be moved by several specially-designed "Samson" class tugs [FASA]. Klingon D-11C "One Wing" class destroyers enter service [FASA]. A blood feud begins between Kelg and Kurvad in the Klingon Empire [TOS #95]. The U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-1707) heavy cruiser is attacked by a Kzinti cruiser. The bridge of the "Hood" is destroyed, her command officers killed. Ensign M'ress, sneaking aboard the enemy vessel, sends a distress signal--earning her a promotion to Lieutenant [Log 5]. Captain Mark Rousseau commands the U.S.S. "Lexington" (NCC-1703), his fourth and final command [TOS #72]. Ceti Alpha VI explodes, shifting the orbit of Ceti Alpha V. All life on Ceti Alpha V is destroyed, with the exception of the bulk of Khan Noonian Singh's colony and Ceti eels. His wife, Lt. McGivers, will be one of their first victims [ST II]. 07 December The U.S.S. "Directorate" (NCC-2110) "Federation" class dreadnought is commissioned [FRS]. Roy Moss begins work on Faramond and will remain undisturbed for the next three decades [GN 12]. The Eridani Gryfalcons win the Federation Tridimensional Hockey Championship in the double-overtime final game. Shawn Ge-Yrmis is named most valuable player [Log 10]. Lt. Clark Terrell is left stranded alone on Derus VI after the "Ardent" is destroyed in orbit by an Orion pirate ambush. Other officers' escape pods were damaged by the ship explosion or landed in the planet's highly volcanic regions. Cut off from contacting the Federation, Terrell will spend the next 7 years stranded on the planet. He will establish contact and peaceful relations with the indigenous population, and help them improve their quality of life using only the technology and materials they already possessed. By the time a Star Fleet landing party finds him, Terrell will have negotiated exclusive trade and alliance rights for the U.F.P. on Derus VI [SsC]. [reference stardate 2/08] The Type 1 M-4 "Wings of Justice" troop transport (capable of transporting down 1800 troops and 300,000 tons of cargo), the Type 4 V-8 "Vas Hatham" ("Bird of Prey") class cruiser, Type 1 V-9 "Temar Vastaram" ("Night Flyer") class cruiser, the Type 7 T-2 "Vastagor Lattam" ("Death Talon") class destroyer, the Type 5 R-4 "Mularr" class escort, the Type 9 Q-4 "Deletham" ("Protector") class monitor, and the Type 3 I-4 "Graffler" class freighter all enter service this year in the Romulan Empire [FASA]. [Y 157] The Federation makes first contact with the Skoleans. A Gorn-Federation War breaks out when two brash young captains shoot first and face embar- rassing questions later. Both fleets mobilize around the hot spot of Cestus III but no actual fighting takes place. The "war" ends only six weeks later with the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and the estab- lishment of a Federation-Gorn alliance, when it is learned that the Gorns had experienced a continuing series of armed disagreements with the Romulans concerning their common border. Based on mutual trust, respect, and a common desire to end all military aggression, unlike other alliances based on political expediency, the Gorns will purchase large numbers of F-18 and A-10 fighters (for use on bases and carriers), and F-8 (later F-20) fighters (for use in defending planets) from the U.F.P. However, for security reasons, the Federation will never provide the Gorns with gatling phaser technology or equipment. The Hydrans attack the Lyrans, claiming this to be a pre-emptive strike, wanting the Kzinti to join them. The Kzinti refuse but alert forces on their borders for possible war in the immediate future. The Fifth Lyran-Hydran War begins. The Lyran civil war ends abruptly. ECM and scrambling drones become available. The Klingons launch an abortive attack against the Lyran Democratic Republic. The LDR defends itself well, pushing the Klingons back into their own space. The Krebiz medium cruiser capsule, and "Pincer" class medium cruiser enter service [SFB]. 2262, January [reference stardate 2/0901] The Organians decide to discover whether or not Humans and Klingons can live and work together. They select Sheridan's World as a sight of an experimental colony composed of both Humans and Klingons. Should the project succeed, the Organians will consider lifting many of the restric- tions to developing other worlds in the region [FASA]. [Y 158] The Fourth Klingo-Kzinti War begins. Citing their treaty, the Hydrans almost immediately launch an attack against the Klingon border squadrons. The Lyrans join the Klingons in fighting both Hydrans and Kzinti. The U.F.P., anxious to reduce the threat to their security posed by the Klingons, shifts fleet units to the Klingon border, and discusses with the Organians the possibility of limited action by the U.F.P. to restore the "balance of power." This is, however, a "hoax" (as the U.F.P. would never consider military power as a solution to the problem), intended to influ- ence the Klingons to negotiate an immediate settlement to end the war. The plan backfires. A vaccine developed by Gorn scientists completely eradicates the S'Vella virus from the Skolean homeworld, greatly reducing the number of infant deaths. Gorn engineers, on the "New Forge" project, introduce the concept of dams and advanced irrigation to three Skolean continents, dramatically improving the quality of life. Ghost loses the "Ghostship" in a trap set by his arch-rival Vekjar; he escapes in an emergency capsule (the "Hazy Ghost"). The Vacaters of Bolaar V pass through the wormhole after running the AFR gauntlet. The Near Side Krebiz try to play both sides in the Fourth Klingon-Kzinti War, siding with the weaker at all times. The Klingons, feeling threatened by the Kzinti build-up on their border, launch an attack against the Kzinti. The Kzinti attempt to block a Klingon supply convoy by long-range drone fire. The Lyrans join the Klingons in fighting the Kzinti, merging the Fourth Klingon-Kzinti War and the Fifth Lyran-Hydran War into the Four Powers War. LDR shipyards are able to build destroyers. The Federation mine- sweeper enters service, beginning with 8 "Texas" class light cruiser hulls. The Hydran "Dragoon" class Hellbore-armed heavy cruiser, "Knight" class destroyer, and "Cuirasser" class frigate are launched, and the combat pallet enters service. Hydran bases and monitors are equipped with Hellbores. The Four Powers War is the last of the small regional wars involving the Klingons and Lyrans against their enemies, the Kzinti and Hydrans, till 2267. The war is savage (being the first to have large numbers of ships involved) but ultimately just another border war as the state of logistics makes any deep strikes into enemy territory impossible to support. The logistical systems that would allow such deep attacks will be developed in the last days of the Four Powers War, and will be perfected in time for the next one. The Four Powers War is significant, however, for a radical technological innovation (previously known only to the Hydrans) that will change the galaxy forever: tactical warp engines small enough to power armed shuttles. These rapidly evolve into "fighters" which dominate war for the next two decades. Coupled with the new faster drones, war is about to become more affordable and dangerous. The Hydran "Outrider" commando ship enters service [SFB]. Captain Kirk briefly meets Captain Rousseau at a Star Fleet conference on Klingon mischief near Donatu V [TOS #72]. The Klingon K-30E class monitors are decommissioned [FASA]. Corbomite (Element 140) is discovered on Starbase 27: named after James Kirk's famous bluff [MRM]! The Vulcan science survey ship "Diversity" is lost near the Romulan Neutral Zone [TOS #49]. The bridge of the "Enterprise" undergoes several minor upgrades. A direct scanner scope (type: SP-HCA/RVS-1) is incorporated onto the Engineering Station. A hardcopy cartridge output slot is added to the Science Station. The Helm/Navigation console's warp factor readout and astrogator function monitor boards (of 10 lights each) are replaced with ship's sensors activity monitors (9 lights each). The Helmsman's Station's status board and control panels are replaced with a retractable weapon targeting scope and an all-new helm function panel (a 6x6 board of buttons/indicators with 6 operating modes/overlays). Bridge overhead cove lighting colors are also altered (Communications Station from yellow to green, Science Station from blue to yellow, Engineering Station from red to blue, etc.) [OA/Cp, TM, EBP]. According to Koloth, the crew of the Klingon battlecruiser IKS "Gr'oth" leaves port and will be without shore leave for five months [TT, DSN 503]. stardate 3018.2 Two extra-galactic ornithoid aliens (Sylvia and Korob) are encountered by "Enterprise" crew members on the planet Pyris VII. Drawing from the depths of their minds, the aliens create a "Halloween" simulacrum. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Jackson (Command) [Cp]. stardates 3219.4-3220.3 Enroute to Epsilon Canaris III, the "Enterprise" shuttlecraft "Galileo" (NCC-1701/7) is hijacked in space to Gamma Canaris N (Planetoid 527) by a gaseous life form known as the Companion. Zefram Cochrane is found alive on the planetoid, kept young and alive by the Companion. The Companion merges with Commissioner Nancy Hedford, a passenger aboard the "Galileo," saving her from near-death. Both agree to remain behind on the planetoid when the "Enterprise" arrives [Mt, GN 18]. stardates 3497.2-3499.1 A topaline mining agreement treaty is negotiated on Capella IV despite Klingon mining interest. Klingon agent Kraz is killed by a kligat--two years later his bond-brother, First Captain Kain, will seek revenge against Kirk on the water world Okeanos. Leonard James Akaar is born, the son of Eleen. "Enterprise" fatalities: Grant (Security) [FC, TOS #66]. Note that L.J. Akaar will be serving as the Chief Security Officer aboard the "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) under Captain Sulu by 2298, after Sulu is partly responsible for getting him into the Academy during his early teens. Akaar will become a good friend of Elias Vaughn and by 2376, Akaar will hold the position of Fleet Admiral in Star Fleet [TLE #1, MG #1]. Kirk defends Capella IV from ground assault as the Klingons attempt to reclaim it, during which Spock suffers from a spinal injury. General Kellen of the Klingon Fleet, returning from witnessing the destruction of the Uri Taug system by the arrival of the Furies, halts the warfare and recruits Kirk as an ally against the Fury "demons" which have invaded the Empire's border. Diplomacy has limited success until Kellen kills one of the Furies of the "Rath" and a dreadnought arrives to help claim territory originally belonging to the Furies or so they believe. The combined strength of the "Enterprise" and Kellen's fleet manages to obliterate the Fury invasion force, but not before sending a message to the far side of the galaxy at nearly warp 25: "The Battle of Garamanus is lost. We have not survived, but this is our rightful place. Try again." The Furies will return in 2370. "Enterprise" fatalities: over 22 dead including 2 missing in action, mostly Security personnel [TOS #79]. Note that before the return of the Furies, the sector is designated Furies Point and a listening station is established (later to be called Brundage Station) no later than 2290 [TNG #41]. February [reference stardate 2/0902] The U.S.S. "Doermann" (NCC-4452) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service. The U.S.S. "Lavinius" (NCC-2758) "Loknar" class frigate is lost, her whereabouts unknown. In the Empire, the Klingon K-14C class scout enters service [FASA]. The "Samson" class warp tug/tender enters service. Designed by Onto Rantura and built by Chiokis Shipyards especially to tow the R-1 Orbital Station, it is basically a pair of big warp engines with a hull to hold them together and house the crew (of 52), tractor beam equipment, towing hookups, and so on. They never travel unescorted, having only minimum defensive shields and no offensive armament to drain power [Inet14]. Beginning this year, 4 ships of the "Asia" class are nearly completely reconstructed. Only the internal arrangement of the secondary hull and the core of the primary hull will remain substantially unchanged. A novel, more efficient warp drive will be installed, allowing a maximum speed of warp 5.8. The ships will also be fitted with state-of-the-art phasers and photon torpedo tubes [Inet2, Inet3]. stardate 3468.1 The "Enterprise" is stopped dead in space by a super-being calling himself Apollo, while approaching Pollux IV. Requesting worship and the crew of the "Enterprise" to abandon their starship, Apollo is rejected by Lt. Carolyn Palamas and thereby is defeated. The "Enterprise's" phasers destroy his source of power [WM]. Later on board the "Enterprise" Lt. Palamas is found to be pregnant by Apollo. Palamas transfers off the ship during her first trimester, taking an assignment in an archaeological dig on Camus II. She will give birth there to a girl named Athena. Athena will be sent to live with Carolyn Palamas' sister and be subjected to Star Fleet Medical's scrutiny for some time. Displaying no godly attributes, they will ultimately decide that Apollo's abilities were not passed on. Carolyn Palamas will be one of the victims of celebium poisoning on Camus II. Athena Palamas will live out a normal life as will her children and childrens children. However, in the 24th Century, one of her decendants named Marcus will carry a unique Y chromosome carrying certain godhead attributes. At an early age, Marcus will befriend one of the Athenian gods, Artemis. She will become his lover until a falling out. Marcus will enroll in Star Fleet as Mark McHenry [ST 7, NF #12]. [Y 159] In an attempt to stop the seemingly endless and inconclusive battles between the two powers, the first Romulan/Klingon non-aggression and technological treaties are signed at Villiam ("Speaker") III, near The Triangle, known as the Klingon-Romulan Treaty of Smarba. Afraid of the apparent growing military might of the U.F.P., the Romulans and Klingons decide to concentrate on this common enemy. The Romulans, currently ahead in territory, give up many disputed planets as well as the plans for an older-model cloaking device and the plasma weapon. In return, the Klingons provide a number of older D-7 ships equipped with Klingon weapons and engines. This allows the Romulans to experiment with converting half a dozen Warbirds to War Eagles. All conversions of ships built by the Klingons will be known as KR Series. These increase pressure on the U.F.P. border. The Romulans will soon become a deep space navy in all respects and with the production of a new series of ships ("Condor," "SparrowHawk," and "SkyHawk" variants), will become a major military power and a significant threat to peace. However, their training and professionalism will leave much to be desired. Realizing this growing threat, the Federation transfers elements of the Star Fleet from the Klingon to the Romulan border. This allows Klingons to tranfer ships to fight the Kzinti. The U.F.P. attempts to use the "threat of force" as a substitute--for simple force has failed, and results in a dangerous situation which nearly destroys the United Federation of Planets. The Skoleans first demonstrate their affinity for piloting fighters after the Federation delivers fighters for local defense. Volunteers for flight duty in the newly formed Skolean Aerospace Force (SAF) soon out- number the available fighters. The Skoleans make it known to the Gorn that they are available for flight duty and are willing to enter into long term contracts--for a price. Skolean pilots make use of Federation fighters by the Gorn a possibility. The Federation starship U.S.S. "Suvarov," on a routine customs inspection, boards a small freighter "Wandering Child," only to discover the crew to be dead. The ship falls into a dimensional rift, and the "Suvarov's" prime team investigate how the crew died while finding a way back into our own dimension. Impulse engines are removed from Argonian ships after scientists learn how to use warp engines to generate an impulse wave. The Argonian "Nova" class dreadnought is launched at the year's end. The Federation begins a rear phaser refit on heavy cruisers. The Tholians improve their webs. Trade with the WYN star cluster begins. Replacement of all base stations with battle stations is essentially complete [FASA, SFB]. stardate 3372.7 The "Enterprise" is enroute to the inaugaration ceremonies on Altair VI. Commander Spock is forced to return to Vulcan due to the Koon-ut kal-if-fee mating drive. Captain Kirk and Dr. McCoy are introduced to T'Pau. Kirk finds himself fighting Spock to the death during the ceremony. McCoy's injecting Kirk with a neural paralyzer saves the life of both officers [AT]. The "Enterprise" finally arrives at the inaugaration ceremonies of the new president of Altair VI: one of four ships including the "Excalibur" (NCC-1705) and the "Endeavor" (NCC-1716) [AT, ST 3]. stardates 3375.3-3375.6 New crew members are picked up by the "Enterprise" at Starbase 7. The planet Nador votes on whether or not to join the U.F.P. The "Enterprise" is attacked by terrorists opposed to the Federation's presence, and attempts are made on the lives of Their Serene Highnesses Abon and Delor, the conjoined rulers of Nador. Complicating matters, Captain Kirk's nephew, Peter Kirk, becomes a pawn in the terrorists' game. Eventually the conspirators are traced to the smuggling of Nadorian statuary [TOS #98]. March [reference stardate 2/0903] The U.S.S. "Chryse" (NCC-4453) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. Records indicate that galactic trader Cyrano Jones is in the Klingon sphere of influence during this time, probably attempting to sell Spican flame gems and/or tribbles [TT]. stardate 3998.6 The Klingon emperor, Kapronek of the Kamorh'dag (Northern continent clans, or Sta Mura), fears the rise of the Gevish'rae ("Thirsting Knives": southern continent clans, or Bur Chak). While the "Enterprise" settles a religious dispute on Alpha Malurian VI, a terraforming colony on Beta Canzandia III is taken over by Klingons in search of the experimental G-7 beam. Kirk briefly meets his son, David Marcus. Commander Kruge becomes promoted to Captain [TOS #58, FRS]. A direct scanner scope (type: SP-HCA/RVS-1) is incorporated onto the Environmental Station on the "Enterprise" bridge. This (detachable?) unit will be used infrequently during the remainder of the ship's service [EBP]. The U.S.S. "Niantic" (NCC-1105) "Detroyat" class heavy scout encounters the U.S.S. "Constellation" (NCC-1017) heavy cruiser patrolling near the latter vessel's sector near the M-370 star system. A week later, the "Niantic" will disappear without a trace and become the only "Detroyat" class ship ever to be lost. Two weeks later, the "Constellation" will encounter the planet-killer. During this period, the planet-killer will destroy the planets in a system the sublight vessel "Stephen Hawking" (launched in the early 21st Century) was bound for [DCP, TOS #88]. stardate 4202.1 The U.S.S. "Constellation" (NCC-1017) enters system L374 and finds the 4th planet being sliced up by an unknown vessel. The "Constellation's" deflectors are disabled and her antimatter fuel is 'deactivated' by an energy-damping field emitted by the hostile vessel: an intergalactic planet-killer robot weapon. Commodore Matthew Decker beams his crew down to the 3rd planet--which is also destroyed [DMa]. stardate 4202.9 The "Constellation" is found by the "Enterprise." The intergalactic berserker responsible is destroyed by overloading the "Constellation's" impulse engines, destroying both vessels. Commodore Decker dies in the line of duty [DMa]. Star Fleet Tactical, fearing that the planet-killer might not be unique but part of an invasion force, immediately begins designs on a defensive weapon system. The result is the "Defender" (NX-1390) light cruiser, a standard primary hull mated to a pair of the best warp propulsion units. An economical approach to a new dilemma, the "Defender" incorporates a Defensive Torpedo System (DTS) using a heavily modified Mk 12B shuttle- craft refitted with energy storage vessels capable of containing large amounts of warp plasma. Since no further planet-killers are ever detected during this era, the design of the "Defender" is never fully completed. Initial plans for 5 ships of this class disappear, with the only prototype being used for equipment testing for the newly inspired "Kearsarge" (NCC-1500) class light cruiser design [GEC V8N6]. Note that in a century the true purpose of the planet-killers' construction will be revealed: weapons originally built to combat the Borg collective. Also, in 2267, Matt Decker's son Captain Willard Decker, will die by fusing into the V'ger entity. Perhaps ironically the "Voyager 6" probe was repaired and augmented by a branch of the Borg (or so Ambassador Spock will believe). In the 24th Century, the "Decker" class destroyer will be named in their honor [ST-TMP, GN 8, GN 22, FASA]. stardate 4208.5 Captain Kirk expresses his loss for the deaths of the "Constellation's" crew in his personal log [BB #1]. stardates 3614.9-3615.4 While on therapeutic shore leave on Argelius II, Lt. Commander Scott is accused of murder. Further investigation proves that a non-corporeal being (Redjac) is responsible. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Karen Tracy (Psychotech) [WF]. April [reference stardate 2/0904] Enroute to New Deimos, 6 "Cochrane" colonial transports and their escorts disappear. Some speculate that the Gorn were responsible but no evidence surfaces. The colonial expedition consisted of 13,200 colonists and 1,250 Star Fleet officers and men [FASA]. Commander Kor becomes acquainted with Kali [TOS #19]. The transporter rooms of the "Enterprise" are upgraded: Computer Functions Monitor stations are added alongside the main control consoles (in at least the standard 6-person transporter rooms) [WF/Cg]. stardate 3541.9 The long-lost space probe "Nomad" is brought aboard the "Enterprise" after having destroyed all life in the Malurian star system. Not the original "Nomad" but a hybrid probe consisting of an advanced alien "Tan Ru" probe merger, its new directive is to sterilize that which is imperfect. The probe itself eventually self-destructs. "Enterprise" fatalities: 4 (unspecified) Security lieutenants [Cg]. In 2288 at Star Fleet Academy, Captains Kirk and Sulu along with Commander Chekov will run a simulation of the "Enterprise's" battle against Nomad (MONDAD 1701) in a bridge simulator [GN 27]. stardates 3715.3-3715.6 On Gamma Trianguli VI, a primitive subservient civilization is freed of its mechanical god Vaal. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Hendorf, Lt. Marple, Lt. Mallory, and Lt. Kaplan (Security) [Ap]. Gamma Trianguli VI is logged as 'Prohibited P-311: This system is protected under the Prime Directive of Non-Interference, and only authorized contact with its natives is permitted' [STM]. A minor "Enterprise" bridge upgrade: a row of 8 buttons are added to the Navigator's Station console for finer control of Course Plotting and Scanning operating modes. Presumably this upgrade also occurs aboard the I.S.S. "Enterprise" in the "Mirror" universe [Ap/MM, EBP, TM]. stardates 3823.7-4428.9 During an ion storm, a landing party beaming up to the "Enterprise" from the planet Halka (Omicron Indi III) transposes with their counterparts in an alternate "Mirror" universe where an Empire exists in place of the Federation. Lt. Commander Scott returns the landing party home with the transporter. This first crossover incident creates a permanent connection between the two universes, bounding them together [MM, GN 17, GN 15, DSN 443, GN 40]. In the "Mirror" universe, Captain Kirk learns of the leniency his counterpart showed Chekov after moving against him. The "Mirror" Kirk therefore makes the leniency his showcase by keeping Chekov in the agony booth set for medium intensity and it takes 13 days for him to die, setting a new standard throughout the fleet. Kirk convinces Star Fleet that the reports of the Halkans' dilithium reserves were a fabrication. A secret treaty supposedly existed between the Halkans and the Klingon Confederacy, so if the empire moved against that one planet it would give the Klingons the excuse they needed to declare war. In the end, the "Mirror" Kirk will receive additional honors from the empire for eluding such a trap. Ultimately most of the "Enterprise" officers will be hanged in front of Star Fleet Headquarters including McCoy, Rand, Scott, Decker, Moreau, Garrovick, Marcus, and M'Benga. Captain Kirk will consequently become one of the most famous names in history, influenced by Commander Spock's counterpart. Within 5 years, Kirk will become Commander in-Chief of Star Fleet and 5 years later will assassinate Androvar Drake and declare himself Emperor Tiberius the First--the bloodiest, vilest, most depraved dictator in Human history. Spock will become Commander- in-Chief of the empire by preaching reform, disarmament, and peace. Upon Spock's completion of reform, the empire will be conquered by the Alliance: a union between the Klingons and Cardassians. Following this "first crossover," all transporters in the "Mirror" universe are redesigned to prevent any future reoccurances [GN 32, GN 35, DSN 443]. In an alternate "Mirror" universe timeline, Spock will rise to power but will be court-martialed and executed some 12 years later. All details regarding the "crossover" are classified and the Empire will remain unchanged through the 24th Century [GN 15]. In our universe Project Sign is created, one of the most highly classified operations within the fleet. An ultrasecret Star Fleet research effort to determine all the ramifications, on the lookout for incursions from the "Mirror" universe. The project will still be active in a century and the "Mirror" universe under the protection of the Prime Directive [GN 35]. The "Ranger" (NX-1195) class medium cruisers (commissioned in 2228) are withdrawn from service [Inet12]. stardates 3478.2-3479.4 While delivering supplies to Gamma Hydra IV, members of the "Enterprise" landing party become subject to hyperaging. Command is temporarily transferred to Commodore George Stocker who takes the ship into the Romulan Neutral Zone and nearly destroys the "Enterprise" moments before an antidote is developed. The "Enterprise" heads for Starbase 10 to deliver Commodore Stocker to his station post. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Arlene Galway (Chief Biologist) [DY]. The system is classified 'Danger D-361: Gamma Hydra IV recently passed through the radioactive tail of a comet, and the resulting surface radiation may cause hyper-aging in unprotected humanoids. This planet should be avoided until the surface radiation decays to safe levels' [STM]. Note that by the 2370s Johnson City will be founded on Gamma Hydra IV to honor the late Robert Johnson, leader of the Gamma Hydra expedition [DSN #23]. Mere days before the "Enterprise's" hijacking, the android coordinator Norman is assigned to the ship and manages to evade routine physical examinations by Dr. McCoy [IM]. About this time, Star Fleet Command receives the last of Professor John Gill's reports on Ekos. Melakon is probably in full command, and Gill under the influence of a drug [PF]. stardate 4513.3 The "Enterprise" is hijacked to the planet Mudd (UFC 257704-II) by an android (Norman) commanded by Harry Mudd. After control of the "Enterprise" is regained, Mudd is marooned on the planet with 500 android duplicates of his ex-wife Stella [IM]. Note that Flint the Immortal will appropriate the body of Norman and it will in a century become a part of his space station museum [TNG #64]. stardate 4513.7 Found guilty of six additional felonies, including kidnapping and grand theft, Harry Mudd is placed in the protective custody of the androids. He will convince them that he has reformed and a single (non-numbered) Stella unit will be assigned to him after being given a starship. Mudd will make his way to the Nevis system and once again encounter the "Enterprise," presumably escaping back (or retrieved by the androids) to the planet Mudd, he is once again restricted to the planet. However, he will proceed to organize them into athletic teams, steal one of their spacecraft, and eventually reopen the 'Mudd Free Information Ex- change' on Ilyria VI. Selling the Star Fleet Academy to the natives, he will use the credits to reach Sirius IX. Distributing a local love potion to over a thousand Sirians, resulting in violent allergic reactions, Mudd's funds will be impounded by the Bank of Sirius driving him out of U.F.P. space to the mining planet Motherlode (Acadia III) [IM, TOS #81, MP/a, EOM]. stardate 3812 An explosion initiated by Adrik Thorsen at Star Fleet Archives in Aldrin City interrupts main and auxiliary power. With security systems down for 42 minutes, Thorsen gains access to Captain Kirk's personal logs, partic- ularly those of stardate 3219. Shortly thereafter, Star Fleet Command receives a mysterious distress call from Commissioner Nancy Hedford (the Companion) [GN 18]. June [reference stardate 2/0906] The U.S.S. "Bursilev" (NCC-4454) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Alpha Colony" (NCC-2764) Mark II "Loknar" class frigate enter ser- vice [FASA]. stardate 3877.4 Tuvok is born on the Vulcanis lunar colony, the son of Sunak and T'Meni [V 145, V 247, GN 33]. Lojur is born on Halka in Kotha Village [TLE #1]. Lt. Watley transfers to the "Enterprise" from the "Lexington" (NCC-1703). She may be the great-grandmother of Dr. Julian Bashir [DSN 503]. stardate 4521.7-4523.1 Repairs to the "Enterprise" are completed at Earth's spacedock. The "Enterprise" provides transportation for Samuel Cogley and Lt. Areel Shaw to the joint Federation-Klingon world on Aneher II. Cogley defends Mak'Tor, head of the Klingon colony accused of murdering Daniel Latham, leader of the U.F.P. colony in the so-called 'Case of the Colonist's Corpse' [TOS #100]. stardates 4523.3-4525.6 A priority A-1 distress signal draws the "Enterprise" to deep space station K-7. Captain Kirk is ordered to guard a shipment of quadrotriticale to Sherman's Planet while his ship, and the station, becomes infested with tribbles--which are disposed of by beaming them aboard Captain Koloth's battlecruiser, the IKS "Gr'oth". Cyrano Jones, responsible for the tribble infestation, is assigned the task of cleaning up all tribbles on the station. The tribbles are found to be poisoned by the grain in the storage compartment planted by Arne Darvin. Sherman's Planet will fall under U.F.P. jurisdiction [TT, DSN 503]. stardate 4523.7 During the tribble incident, Captain Sisko (from early 2373) stops Arne Darvin from altering history through the assassination of Captain Kirk via an explosive tribble planted in K-7's storage compartment. Sisko and the "Defiant" officers wander both the station and the "Enterprise" to prevent the alteration of history. Before departing back to the future, "Lieutenant" Sisko has the honor of meeting the legendary Captain Kirk--and getting his autograph. Odo takes a tribble back to DS9 [DSN 503]. Note that this is Kirk's second dealing with Klingon Captain Koloth. Both first tangled during the Xixobrax Jewel Worm affair years earlier. Koloth will later command the battlecruiser "Tor'Stog" ("Devisor," KL 73796), the original is destroyed to prevent the spread of the dreaded tribble parasites. Cyrano Jones' task will be completed in under two years with the help of a genetically-engineered tribble predator, called a Glommer, stolen from Klingon space. He will later assist the "Enterprise" with the recovery of Agricultural Specialist Jean Czerny. Arrested, Klingon agent Arne Darvin's career will be ended, Klingon Intelligence turning their back on him. Darvin will be an outcast, spending the next hundred years posing as a Human merchant under the assumed name of Barry Waddle, then further humiliated in the 2370s when trapped in Cardassian space after the Klingon invasion. The tribbles are considered mortal enemies of the Klingon Empire, a plague to be wiped out; an ecological menace (despite Dr. McCoy's later solution of Neoethylene to stop them from multiplying, thus allowing their safe presence on Earth in the 2280s). In late 2291, Dr. McCoy will use tribble embryos in a biological booby-trap which will devistate the Romulans for decades to come. Hundreds of Klingon warriors will be sent to track them down throughout the galaxy. The tribble homeworld (Iota Geminorum IV) will be obliterated and by the end of the 23rd Century they are eradicated. Several popular Klingon drinking songs will celebrate their extermination, notably 'Hembec's Sword.' However, their final existence is not ended... In the late 24th Century, Deep Space 9 will be visited by retired Captain Koloth and Cynthia Jones (a descendant of Cyrano Jones), and the station will face a brief tribble infestation after the "Defiant's" return from this time period. The "Heyerdahl" will relocate these temporal-transported tribbles to Epsilon XVII [ON 1, FRS, MTT/a, TOS #97, TOS #26, DSN 503, TOS #82, MRM, DSN 439, DSN #4, NWNC]. stardate 4524.2 This is the beginning of First Officer Korax's fall from grace in the Empire. Captain Koloth will be able to regain favor with the High Council, but Korax will end up commanding an obscure dilithium-mining prison on Pao'la. In the 2280s, Koloth will command the "Gal'tagh" [TOS #97]. The Klingon Empire commissions the D-8B "Serpant" class light cruiser. Incorporating new weapons, shields, and the newly perfected photon torpedo, the D-8B (K-5) proves very successful and is intended to support the D-7's under production for a second massive assault against the Federation. While still no answer to the numerical problem faced by Imperial strategists, the simple design will allow for quick repair in space, even after massive combat damage. This class carries a complement of 262 and has warp 8.5 capacity [Inet7]. stardates 4040.7-4041.7 The wreckage of the S.S. "Beagle" (NCC-F1307) is traced to planet UFC 892-IV (Magna Roma) where, due to its 20th Century-styled culture, the Prime Directive of Non-Interference is nearly broken. Captain Merik, last of his crew, dies; and Kirk, Spock, and McCoy barely escape with their lives [BC]. The Federation agricultural colony on Signi Beta is disbanded by the terms of the Organian Peace Treaty. As judged by Ambassador Ninties, a Sandpinian selected by both sides and approved by the Organians, the Klingons are awarded the planet for making the best use of its resources. Dr. Vivian Rathbone, former colonist, is posted to the "Enterprise" to study any planets the ship discovers for future colonization and future food-production ability [DoH #4]. stardates 3842.3-3843.4 The "Enterprise" is assigned the task of transporting ambassadors of U.F.P. planets to the planet Babel (Wolf 424), including Sarek of Vulcan and his wife Amanda. Contact is made with an Orion "Lightening" class blockade runner which tries to disrupt their transport. During the attack, Dr. McCoy is forced to perform open heart surgery on Ambassador Sarek while Commander Spock aids in a blood transfusion. Both Vulcans will recover. The Orion vessel self-destructs and Thelev, an Orion spy, commits suicide after knifing Captain Kirk [JB, FASA]. This Coridan Incident will eventually yield the "Hornet" (NCC-9700) class fighter-carrier: Star Fleet's answer to the growing Orion pirate threat. The incident will cause severe repercussions on the Orion worlds. Trade with the Federation will decline, bankrupting three Orion corporations. The Botchok Planetary Congress will deny any involvement in the attack on the "Enterprise" and attempt to sabotage the Babel Conference. A Great Crash will occur with the implication of the three Orion corporations implicated with the sabotage. Inevitably, Orion trade interests are weakened in the Triangle and in the Neutral Zone [HCFP, FASA]. In the "Mirror" universe, Sarek (Arbiter of the Vulcan Mineral Syndicate), is assassinated by Orion spies disguised as Andorians during the military action to annex Coridan [GN 32]. stardates 3849.8-3858.7 Still enroute to Babel, Admiral Kabreigny boards the "Enterprise" to investigate a conspiracy based around the starliner "City of Utopia Planitia" lost in the Gamma Canaris region. After transporting the ambas- sadors to Babel, under Kabreigny's orders the "Enterprise" heads for the Gamma Canaris region at warp 8. The Companion/Hedford is recovered from Planetoid 527. Cochrane is missing, kidnapped by Orion and Klingon mercenaries under orders from Colonel Adrik Thorsen. The "Enterprise" manages to rescue Cochrane and the passengers of the "City of Utopia Planitia" before the liner's destruction, but is damaged and outnumbered. Thorsen's D7 warship and the "Enterprise" plunge into the black hole TNC 65813 in pursuit of the shuttlecraft "Ian Shelton" carrying both Cochrane and the Companion. At the nucleus of the black hole, the "Enterprise" meets her future incarnation 1701-D but loses Thorsen's ship and the shuttlecraft. The two starship "Enterprises" use one another to slingshot out of the singularity. NCC-1701, out of power, is pulled free by her sister ships the "Lexington" (NCC-1703) and the "Excalibur" (NCC-1705). TNC 65813 is named after Admiral Kabreigny. Colonel Thorsen still alive and deprived of Cochrane, has the Grigari machines continue their work, transforming Thorsen into a personality matrix program intent on getting Zefram Cochrane [GN 18]... 04 July [reference stardate 2/0907.4] The Marsfoods Corporation is founded in Vandalia on Mars by Elias Wintergreen as the U.F.P.'s most outrageous fast foods supplier [FASA]. Following an unprovoked Klingon attack on the starship "Enterprise," Captain James Kirk investigates a series of murders at the Vulcan Academy of Science on the planet Vulcan. "Enterprise" fatalities: Rosen, Livinger, M'Gura, Jakorski, and Ensign Carl Remington [TOS #20]. After a month in orbit of Vulcan, the "Enterprise" encounters a plague condition on Nisus (Vulcan Colony 9) [TOS #38]. Dr. Geoffrey M'Benga is assigned to the "Enterprise" [TOS #38]. Kevin Katasai becomes the first Klingon to enter the Star Fleet Academy [TOS #38]. 09 August The U.S.S. "Achernar" (NCC-1732) class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. stardates 4211.4-4211.8 On Neural (Zeta Bootis III), the Klingons are discovered breaking the Prime Directive by escalating the development of firearms. Captain Kirk is seriously wounded by a Mugato and influenced by a Kanutu woman, the wife of his old friend Tyree [PLW]. About this time, Dr. Myron Shulman wins the bronze medal in the Federation Olympics for long-distance running [TOS #73]. stardates 3211.7-3259.2 Captain Kirk and a landing party, while checking the Gamma II station, are kidnapped to the planet Triskelion and sold as thralls. Kirk gambles with the lives of his crew to free the slaves--and wins their freedom [GT]. Note that over the next few decades, Shahna will become Triskelion's official ambassador [SNW] stardate 4534.7 The "Enterprise" approaches Starbase 9 for shore leave and Lt. Commander Scott celebrates his Star Fleet anniversary on the ship's bridge [TNG 230]. September [reference stardate 2/0909] The U.S.S. "Poitiers" (NCC-4313) "Larson" class destroyer is placed on inactive status. The U.S.S. "Titian Plain" (NCC-4455) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. stardates 3619.2-3620.7 On Argus X, a Vampire Cloud creature is battled. It is the same creature that decimated the "Farragut" eleven years earlier, and it is destroyed by the "Enterprise" on Tycho IV with an antimatter device. The "Enterprise" then takes on vaccines and related medical supplies from the U.S.S. "Yorktown" (NCC-1704) for transport to Theta VII. "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Rizzo (Security) and (unspecified) Security personnel including Valdini and/or Leslie [Ob, TOS #57]. The U.S.S. "Aliquippa" (NCC-1438) large survey vessel will be dispatched to conduct a follow-up research of an unusually large tritanium deposit discovered by the "Enterprise" [GEC V9N5]. At approximately this time, Star Fleet Command receives the last normal space radio message from the U.S.S. "Horizon" (NCC-1000) cruiser reporting on her voyage to Sigma Iotia II [PA]. stardate 6769.4 The "Enterprise" successfully completes a diplomatic mission to the Patrian Republics on Patria I, revealing a conspiracy in the planet's Mindcrime Unit and severing their ties with Klingon arms suppliers. The "Enterprise" heads for a rendezvous with the "Lexington" (NCC-1703) [TOS #69]. stardates 4307.1-4309.4 A gigantic spacegoing 'ameba' is destroyed by the "Enterprise" after having annihilated the U.S.S. "Intrepid" (NCC-1708) and the entire Gamma 7A system [IS]. stardates 4598.0-4598.7 The "Enterprise" is sent to Sigma Iotia II to discover what sociological damage the pre-Prime Directive ship "Horizon" (NCC-1000) had on the planet. The world has emulated Earth's early 20th Century Chicago mobs, and Kirk works to unify the gang bosses. Unfortunately Dr. McCoy accidentally leaves behind his communicator [PA]. Note that according to one account, the next vessel to orbit Iotia will find what at first will appear to be a U.F.P. starbase complete with uniformed personnel and communicators on Star Fleet frequencies. The planet will be declared a Federation Protectorate with a cultural rating of E+ [TWF]. Also note that Captain Kirk introduces the game Fizzbin to the Iotians. Commander Spock is unaware of the game Fizzbin purportedly played by the natives of Beta Antares IV and for many years believed to be invented on the fly by Captain Kirk as a diversionary tactic used to escape from the Iotians. In 2373, Quark mentions the game to Odo while enroute to Inferna Prime [PA, DSN 507]. Nashira Joray becomes the world Coordinator of Ramillia when her predecessor is assassinated. Professor Kostas on Ramillia begins to tune his computer for the exact configuration required for the planetary rotation project. Also at about this time, Turner is assigned to the Security Division of the "Enterprise" [TOS #77]. stardates 4657.5-4658.9 Kelvans, from the distant Andromeda galaxy, take control of the "Enterprise" and ready it for an intergalactic journey home. Unacquainted with Human emotions, the Andromedans in Human form are stimulated by the few remaining non-reduced "Enterprise" officers. Captain Kirk convinces them to free the ship and to settle peacefully in our galaxy. "Enterprise" fatalities: Leslie Thompson (Yeoman) [AON]. Sometime after this incident, an "Andromeda" series unmanned scout will be built and launched to Andromeda to carry a Federation greeting. Only one such "Andromeda" class prototype scout is built, possessing a cruising velocity of warp 12.3. It is expected to make contact with the Kelvans in 300 years. The scout's design bears a resemblance to the prototype spy ship designed a century ago. There will be 3 of these robotic probes built, launched 6 months apart and carrying vast fuel reserves and high-powered communication arrays. In 2375, the "Monitor" transwarp testbed vessel will have the misfortune of encountering a weakened rift in subspace created by the wake of one such robot probe, with the consequence of terminating its transwarp tunnel [STD2, GN 48]. The Kelvan colony in the Milky Way is on Nalogen IV (or Delta Tau III), and will be named New Kelva, and will be founded with the help of Kelvans discovered marooned on a planetoid a few light years distant. By 2333, the colony's administrator will be Najak. Jomar will serve as an advisor on a mission aboard the "Stargazer" [SCE #19, GN 39]. The star Minara begins to enter a nova phase. At approximately this time, a U.F.P. research station is established on the second planet in the system [Em]. stardates 4768.3-4770.3 Three disembodied entities are unearthed on the long-dead planet Arret. In an experiment, they take control of the bodies of three "Enterprise" officers to construct android bodies. Sargon and Thalassa prefer to seek a disembodied existence together after Henock is destroyed [RT]. Note that the unfinished android bodies will end up in the possession of Dr. Vaslovik (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal) in the next century [TNG #64]. The upgraded "Kepler" (K-1) class deep space trading station is author- ized. These stations will be constructed by Star Fleet Division's orbital assembly station at Starbase 16 for peaceful access in neutral space. Designed for extensive cargo handling and to provide recreational facil- ities for passing ships, each trading post consists of a central hub and three radially-attached arms. Unlike the early K-1 series design, these newer stations are larger, featuring linear intermix matter/antimatter reactors in place of nuclear fusion units. In addition, they possess 27 docking ports on the central hub. By the end of the 23rd Century, a total of 96 such stations will be constructed, each housing from 798 to 1,130 personnel and (at least in later years as not initially intended to be military installations) 12 optional phaser emplacements. Before the 2270s, 17 will be in service, located in remote and little-developed regions of the U.F.P., originally intended for the support of colonization efforts on the Federation frontier [JRM2, K7P, EOM, STM]. November [reference stardate 2/0911] Deep-cover Star Fleet agents within the Klingon Empire report that the Klingons and Romulans have settled their border disputes and have likely sealed cease-fire agreements with military technology exchanges. The Romulans trade cloaking device modules in exchange for Klingon D-6 "Raxor" and D-7 "Klolode" class battlecruisers complete with transporter and dis- ruptor technology. In later years the Romulans will trade the data on their plasma torpedo and "Bird of Prey" scout ships in exchange for Klingon D-8 "K't'inga" class warships [FASA, FRS, EI, TBoT]. The Klingon L-6I class frigate enters service [FASA]. Around this time, Dr. Kettaract's team recruits Karen Patterson. This is also the time of "Enterprise" crew physicals [S31 #1]. stardate 2534.0 A drastic violation of the Prime Directive is discovered on Ekos, where old Earth's Nazi Germany society had been recreated by U.F.P. cultural observer John Gill. Kirk and Spock manage to stop the slaughter of the Zeons at the cost of Professor Gill's life [PF]. Terise Haleakala-LoBrutto is selected for the upcoming deep-cover mission into Romulan space [TOS #35]. stardates 4729.4-4731.3 Dr. Richard Daystrom's new computer, the M-5 Multitronic Unit, is installed aboard the "Enterprise" and given a test run. It fails miserably after destroying the S.S. "Woden" (DY-500) automated ore freighter, and firing on the heavy cruisers U.S.S. "Lexington" (NCC-1703), "Excalibur" (NCC-1705), "Hood" (NCC-1707), and "Potemkin" (NCC-1711) during a simulated war games scenario. Dr. Daystrom is hospitalized. "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Harper (Engineering) [UC]. Note that the failed M-5 will become a part of Dr. Vaslovik's (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal's) collection on Valhalla. It will help defend the station in 2374 [TNG #64]. A crewless U.S.S. "Exeter" (NCC-1706) in orbit of Omega IV is found contaminated with a deadly virus, and Fleet Captain Ronald Tracy is found to be violating the Prime Directive on the planet. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Galloway [OG, FRS]. December [reference stardate 2/0912] The Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer enters service with a more powerful impulse drive system, improved phaser weapons and more efficient shield generators [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Borodino" (NCC-4307), "Leyte" (NCC-4319), "Guadalcanal" (NCC- 4332), "Napoleon" (NCC-4344), "Cannae" (NCC-4353), "Charlemagne" (NCC- 4364) and "Hardraade" (NCC-4369) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. By use of the lightspeed breakaway factor, the "Enterprise" is sent back through time to the year 1968 for crucial historical research. Captain Kirk discovers that an alien team is already stationed on Earth, ensuring its survival. The "Enterprise" returns to the present time [AE]. stardate 5947.3 After having delivered a contact team to Midgwis (Elcidar Beta III), Yarblis Geshkerroth, a 'ghost walker,' takes possession of Captain Kirk's body in a most unusual adventure [TOS #53]. stardate 3871.6 Enroute to Starbase 11, the "Enterprise" is diverted to the Tautee system, recently destroyed by the Kanst Energy Experiment conducted by the local inhabitants. Operating with the U.S.S. "Farragut" (NCC-1702) commanded by Captain Kelly Bogle, the two starships succeed in rescuing over 2,000 survivors, transporting them to Starbase 11. Klingon Supreme Commander KerDaq and the warships "QuaQa," "SorDaq," and Suqlaw" also assist, aiding in the closure of a subspace rift. All starships return to Starbase 11 [TOS #78]. UESPA is disbanded and replaced by Star Fleet Command's Bureau of Space Exploration [EOM]. The Klingon hierarchy undergoes a purge resulting in a series of border skirmishes. Vice Admiral Vaughan Rittenhouse orders the construction of the U.S.S. "Star Empire" (NCC-2116) prototype dreadnought (later to evolve into the upgraded "Federation (II)" dreadnought class). A year later, a new strain of Klingons (the Bur Chak) will control the Klingon Empire [TOS #29, FSF]. [reference stardate 2/09] The Type 1 V-6 "S'ten Vastam" ("Gallant Wing") class cruiser enters service in the Romulan Empire. Considered the ultimate replacement to fill the need for both a military vessel and a research cruiser, they are the most powerful ships in the empire. Supposedly a match for the "Constitution" class, the "Gallant Wing" will never tangle with Federation vessels. The Type 1 V-11 "Vas'kalabam" ("Stormbird") class cruiser is the first of the Klingon style ships delivered to the Romulans. Other ships entering service in the Romulan Empire this year are the Type 1 N-8 "Mandukam" ("Vigilant One") class gunboat and the Type 11 S-3 "Ravastal" ("Free Flight") class scout [FASA]. Note that the V-11 "Stormbird" class is actually a refit of the Klingon D-7A "Klolode" class. Delivered to the Romulans stripped of their weaponry and shields, the ships will be refitted with more massive RWF-1 engines yielding warp 9 capacity, the RPL-1 plasma torpedo (taking up most bow decks) replaces the main sensor dish with the secondary sensor array atop the command pod modified to fulfill the role of primary sensor/deflector, and finally a dark plumed feather design not only aesthetically earmarks the vessel as Romulan to prevent any confusion over its origin but also serve as the gridwork for the Romulan shield systems. Some 172 Klingon hulls total will be traded to the Romulans [GEC V2N6]. Production begins on the Klingon "K't'inga" class battlecruiser. During the 56 year production run, some 1,007 will be built in 4 subtypes. They will be significantly upgraded in the 2280s, 2320s, and 2350s [Inet11, Inet10]. The "Cardinal" (D-6R) class fast frigate is another Klingon-designed vessel commissioned to fill gaps in the Romulan fleet. Essentially a Klingon D-6 "Chal'Jach" fast frigate with nacelles of Romulan design, a reworked engineering section (and warp core), and cloaking device. Carrying a crew of up to 15 and armed with 2 disruptors and 1 torpedo launcher, the D-6R has warp 8.1 capacity. Another Klingon-designed, Romulan-deployed ship is the "Osprey" class heavy destroyer derived from the Klingon "Kodiak" class freighter with extensively modified hull and nacelles of Romulan design. The "Osprey" carries up to 35 crew, possesses warp 7.8 capacity, and is armed with 3 disruptors and 1 plasma weapon [Inet5]. The breakthrough development of linear warp drive begins [SFE]. Smith & Smythe releases a new micro-impulse warp engine design [FASA]. The Mark I R-1 orbital defense outpost enters service. This weapons platform armed with 18 phasers and 6 photon torpedo tubes will form the basis of the R-1 "Regula" class spacelab facility a decade later [FASA, JRM2]. 21 December The "Tripoli" (NCC-8749) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. stardate 3692 After a routine month, the "Enterprise" is called to Starbase 11 (now commanded by Commander Brackner) to help with robberies at the station. There the "Farragut" (NCC-1702) arrives unexpectedly for repairs. Captain Kelly Bogle in command of the "Farragut" assists the "Enterprise" at Signi Beta (QI'tu'), a Klingon agricultural colony being ravaged by alien vessels. The two Federation starships join forces with Commander Kor of the "Klothos" ("Carnage," KL 99970) in repelling the Narr, ancient aliens who laid claim to the planet and genetically shifted its vegetation. Captain Kirk negotiates an agreement: the Klingons would grow crops for themselves and the Narr in exchange for the planet. The agreement is honored and the honor of all parties will be celebrated in the years to come as The Day of Honor. The "Enterprise" heads back to Starbase 11 for shore leave. "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Chop (Security guard?) [DoH #4]. The U.S.S. "Cave" ("Aerie" class heavy carrier) is destroyed during shakedown. The warp core explodes, deforming the spaceframe beyond salvage, despite the science officer ejecting the antimatter pods and activating the emergency warp containment field in engineering moments before the explosion. The cause of the explosion is determined to be a defective baffle plate, and 32 of the crew of 370 lose their lives [Inet5]. 2263, January [reference stardate 2/1001] The Romulans begin deploying D-7 battlecruisers in squadrons of 3 along the Neutral Zone [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Tannenberg" (NCC-4303) and "Torgau" (NCC-4316) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. The Klingon D-16A class destroyers are decommissioned [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/10] "Baton Rouge" class cruisers are decommissioned [SFC]. This year sees several new Romulan ships entering service: the Type 1 T-5 "Ocala Sindari" ("Fire Swarm") class destroyer, the Type 2 N-8 "Mandukam" ("Vigilant One") class gunboat, the Type 1 S-9 "Talas Mosarum" ("Wind Carrier") class scout, and the Type 2 H-4 "Praetor" class warp- shuttle [FASA]. The last "Stellarford" class starliner is sold to private investors this year [STD2]. Plans to modernize the five remaining, non-modernized "Coventry" class frigates are cancelled [SotF]. Maximus O'Connor dies and ownership of Laura's World (Laurison 294) falls into the hands of his brother and only surviving heir, Paul O'Connor. He turns the planet into a vast parkland "for lovers only" [FASA]. stardate 4385.3 Under orders to contact the Melkots, the "Enterprise" officers, become entrapped in an illusionary world of Earth's Old West (the O.K. Corral gunfight). Commander Spock's Vulcan mind meld defeats the Melkotian death sentence [SGn]. Melkot is classified as 'Prohibited P-211: The Melkotians have established a spherical network of buoys surrounding their home system, and until recently would not allow any spacecraft to enter this region. Until formal trade agreements are completed, the boundaries of Melkotian space are to be respected' [STM]. stardates 4372.5-4373.9 The "Enterprise" transports the Dohlman of Elas to Troyius, in the Tellun star system. The starship's engines are sabotaged and a Klingon D-6 battlecruiser engaged. "Enterprise" fatalities: Watson (Technician/Engineering) [ET, TOS #68]. 19 January The U.S.S. "Organization" (NCC-2111) "Federation" class dreadnought is commissioned [FRS]. Ordnance upgrades begin on "Cargile" class heavy battle cruisers. Each ship will receive 3 banks of dual-mount phasers and 2 photon torpedo launchers [Inet5]. stardates 4842.6-4843.6+ An asteroid is diverted from destroying the planet Amerind. In doing so, the "Enterprise's" warp engines are burned out, forcing the ship to drift to Amerind on impulse engines for 59.223 days. Captain Kirk is recovered after suffering from amnesia induced by an obelisk's memory beam activated out of sequence. The first evidence of the Preservers, an advanced culture known to have saved many primitive civilizations in ancient times, is found on this Class M world. This planet is later also known by the name Miramanee, or shortened to Miram III. The obelisk is cataloged as PA-1 (Preserver Artifact number 1) and 119 more will be discovered in the next century. PA-28 will be discovered by Hikaru Sulu (probably during his captaincy of the "Excelsior"). In the next century, at least two more Preserver- seeded worls will be discovered [PSy, GN 40 TNG #28]. 26 January The "Khabaravoshka" (NCC-8750) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commissioned [RGP]. February [reference stardate 2/1002] The last of the Mk I "Anton" class cruisers are commissioned, as they are replaced by the Mk II design [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Coral Sea" (NCC-4302), "Garbo" (NCC-4323), and "Corregidor" (NCC-4331) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration. The U.S.S. "Kohlar" (NCC-4456) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer enters service, the first new-build Mark VI "Larson" [FASA]. The Klingon K-17D "Z'mortama" ("Death Stalker") class scouts are decommissioned [FASA]. Over the next four and a half years, the Klingons will create 5 new warp drive engines, 2 impulse drive systems, 5 new disruptor types, 4 photon torpedo types, 5 shield systems (of which 2 will use a trinary power transformer), and 2 powerful computer systems. Many of these new systems will be incorporated into the D-10F cruiser [FASA]. Captain Casden transports part of Dr. Kettract's science team from Deep Space Station R-5 to the Lantaru Sector's covert research station aboard the "Sphinx." Several trips to the station will be performed, under the guise of Star Fleet Intelligence [S31 #1]. stardates 5683.9-5684.6 The U.S.S. "Defiant" (NCC-1717) is tracked by a trio of Tholian vessels after recovering a prototype land-based web generator tested against the Klingon colony on Traelus II [SCE #4, SCE #5]. March [reference stardate 2/1003] When rich deposits of dilithium and other minerals are discovered in the Klingon Neutral Zone, Klingon warcraft begin to patrol it heavily, keeping just on their side of the Zone [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Khartoum" (NCC-4401) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer is re- fitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. 12 March The U.S.S. "Achernar" (NCC-1732) heavy cruiser is commissioned, the first major starship with the PB-47 circumferential warp drive, and the last major starship class with circumferential (as opposed to linear) engines. This second variation on the "Constitution" class will establish records for hyperspace acceleration unsurpassed until the development of linear warp drive in the mid-2260s. Her expanded systems include 6 phasers, 2 photon torpedo banks, and an externally-mounted deflector shield grid. Thirteen ships of this class will be built (NCC-1732-NCC-1744) and 22 "Constitution/Bonhomme Richard" ships will be converted over to this class. On stardate 6835.57, the U.S.S. "Achernar" will verify the existence of the Klingon "K't'inga" D-8 class warship "Make'" ("Death," KL 67348). Note that bridge instrumentation changes introduced into this design may have been instituted by Captain Kirk's observation of General Kellen during the first encounter with the Furies [SotF, FRS, HCE, TOS #79]. At approximately this time, the U.S.S. "Defiant" (NCC-1717) heavy cruiser is reported missing. Three weeks later the "Enterprise" will be assigned to locate her [TW]. stardates 5027.3-5027.4 On sealed orders, the "Enterprise" enters Romulan space and is captured by a small fleet of Romulan vessels: "Luctas" ("Starfire," ChR 316), "Parno" ("Broadsword," ChR 381), and "N'Lanaes" ("Predator," ChR 385). The "Enterprise" escapes with the Romulans' new cloaking device and the fleet commander. It is confirmed that Romulans are now employing Klingon vessels (D-7 battlecruisers) and technology due to the recent Klingon-Romulan Alliance. This action of acquiring the Romulan cloaking device is known as Operation Purloin and is ordered by Rear Admiral Cartwright (secretly a member of Section 31). The Romulan Commander will be detained on Starbase 23 before being returned to her own people in a personnel exchange agreement [EI, FRS, FASA, S31 #1]. Note that alternately the cloaking device is stolen from the "Memenda" (ChR 1675) [TOS #96]. Over the next couple years, Star Fleet Division's Bureau of Intelligence will duplicate and mass-produce the cloaking device modules for use aboard Class I starships. First they will open a research facility on one of Neptune's moons (probably Nereid). Dr. Kettaract will study the stolen device and duplicate it to hide his secret Omega molecule synthesis lab in the Lantaru Sector of space. The prototype Star Fleet cloak, based upon the Romulans' design, will first be tested in the "Wraith II" (WKI-2) stealth shuttle in 2266 by Lt. Commander Sulu at the White Sands Flight Center on Earth. The Vulcan-designed "Tandem" 14 (SW-7) warp shuttles will later be equipped with cloaks. The "Federation" (NCC-2100) class dreadnoughts will be among the first major starship classes outfitted with cloaking device receptacles. The dematerialization modules needed to complete the systems are assigned to only those ships with cause to need them, as (at least in the early units) the systems are to be used only for emergencies due to the drain on ship's power, and possibly the problem of subspace radiation contamination. In the 2270s, Spock will be granted permission to experiment with the original Romulan cloaking device at Star Fleet Headquarters in San Francisco to determine the true cause of Captain Kirk's brief disappearance. The original captured cloak will end up in a museum aboard the decommissioned U.S.S. "Yorktown" (NCC-1704) at Starbase 178, by 2371--and temporarily "borrowed" (ship and all) by Captain Scott [TOS #70, FRS, HFP, S31 #1, FCP, TOS #40, GN 21]. According to an alternate account (or perhaps Star Fleet propaganda?): Despite intense study by the best minds in Star Fleet, the Romulan cloaking device remains a mystery. Nevertheless, political pressure forces Star Fleet to make a public display of the stolen device. The device is installed on a Federation ship and dignitaries from all over the U.F.P. observe the experiment from a nearby vessel. To the horror of the test's organizers and the Federation Council (who pressed for the test) the ship fitted with the cloaking device and the vessel containing the U.F.P. dignitaries both vanish. Seconds later, there is a huge explosion. Neither ship is ever seen again, and scientists quit working on cloaking device technology [FASA]. stardate 5031.8 In the alternate timeline begun stardate 3135.1, Captain Robert Wesley of the "Enterprise" dies while stealing the Romulan cloaking device. Despite the captain's death, the "Enterprise" manages to escape back to U.F.P. space with the device. Admiral Harrison Morrow will command the "Enterprise" in the 2280s [SNW]. stardate 5029.5 In the Epsilon Indii system, the Starnes expedition is found dead on Triacus. The "Enterprise" investigates and a non-corporeal alien Gorgon is found responsible and is dealt with. "Enterprise" fatalities: 2 (Ensign grade) Security guards [CL]. stardates 5431.4-5432.3 Commander Spock's brain is removed by an alien woman from Sigma Draconis VI. His brain is restored in the advanced underground city by Dr. McCoy using knowledge obtained from the ancient record banks' "Teacher" [SB]. 26 March? On Kirk's birthday, Spock presents the captain with a chess alcove present: snap-in bulkhead doors, turning an unused access corridor located between the two officers' quarters into a private chess gaming sanctorum [ON 6]. stardates 5630.7-5630.8 While transporting the Medusan ambassador to the U.F.P. back to its homeworld, Dr. Lawrence Marvick, one of the designers of the starship's engines, goes mad from exposure to the Medusan. He takes control of the ship and takes it out of our universe and dies. By use of a Medusan mind meld between Ambassador Kollos and Commander Spock, the "Enterprise" returns home [TB] April [reference stardate 2/1004] The U.S.S. "Okinawa" (NCC-4334) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer is re- fitted to the Mark VI configuration. The U.S.S. "Wavell" (NCC-4442) "Larson" class destroyer is destroyed. The U.S.S. "Tana Re" (NCC-4457) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Altair VI" (NCC-2765) Mark II "Loknar" class frigate enter service [FASA]. Sonak begins to serve under Captain Romolo aboard the U.S.S. "Paladin." Following the "Recovery" disaster in 2267, Admiral Kirk will request Mr. Sonak as his science officer aboard the recently-refitted "Enterprise" during her V'ger interception mission. Unfortunately, Commander Sonak will be one of two transporter fatalities before the ship's launch [TOS #73, ST-TMP]. stardate 5121.5 Sent to pick up a team of scientists in the Minara system which is entering a nova phase, the "Enterprise" finds the team murdered by humanoids. Captain Kirk, Commander Spock, and Dr. McCoy undergo tests and torture performed by Vians, trying to determine if a planet of empaths is worthy of being rescued. The "Enterprise" warps out as Minara goes nova [Em]. Note that the Vians will relocate the Anjurwan empaths to the planet Vashnar in the Delta Quadrant of the galaxy. Their descendants will be encountered by the starship "Voyager" [SNW II]. Minara is classified 'Danger D-445: Novae emit intense radiation that can be lethal to humanoid life. Spacecraft should avoid passing within 10 parsecs of this star' [STM]. stardate 5693.2 In the Territorial Annex of the Tholian Assembly, the "Enterprise" encounters the U.S.S. "Defiant" (NCC-1717) trapped in a dimensional interphase. While trying to recover Captain Kirk from the "Defiant," the "Enterprise" returns fire with Tholian scout ships, nearly becoming entrapped within a Tholian tractor web [TW]. The Tholian crew member Lanra, breeding partner of Lokara, is crippled during the "Enterprise" assault. Four years later, Commander Lokara of the "Skotha" will seek revenge on Kirk and Star Fleet at the "Recovery" disaster [TOS #73]. The interphase discovery may be instrumental in the development of Transwarp drive. In addition, McCoy's remedy for the interspace madness (the Theragen derivative) will be useful against the Furies' fear beam weapon in a century [MSGE, TNG #41]. stardates 5462.1-5465.4 The "Enterprise" completes a survey of the Lantaru Sector and heads for a Federation science summit on Deep Space Station M-20. The starship intercepts an automated distress signal from the "Centaur" class ship U.S.S. "Sphinx" commanded by Captain Jack Casden--travelling at high-warp velocity and out of control. The "Sphinx" is recovered, its entire crew and commander dead, and with sensor scans indicating the graviton signature of having been subjected to a cloaking device field. Dr. McCoy discovers that he has contracted the incurable Xenopolycythemia. Towed to M-20, Captain Gage Darres investigates the mysterious situation and dies in a transporter accident. Spock mind-melds with the abducted Romulan Commander on Starbase 23 to learn of any Romulan involvement. Spock's analysis leads the "Enterprise" to a cloaked station run by Dr. Bendes Kettaract and Section 31, finalizing the synthesis of the Omega molecule. The station is destroyed and a subspace dead zone shockwave is eliminated by utilizing the station's cloaking device. Captain Kirk reports to Star Fleet that the Omega molecule is too dangerous to be studied when two Lantaru sector colonies are cutoff by the dead zone [S31 #1]. Star Fleet will consider the molecule to be a galactic threat and cover up the entire experiment, labeling the catastrophe a natural phenomena. The Admiralty and senior Fleet officers are briefed on the Omega Directive: a secret imperative to destroy the Omega molecules wherever they are found, at any cost [V 189]. stardates 5476.3-5476.4 An immense generation ship built by the Fabrini, called "Yonada," is diverted from destroying the U.F.P. member world Daran V, by the "Enterprise." By researching the Fabrini records, a cure for Xenopolycythemia is found, saving Dr. McCoy's life [FW]. stardates 3372.7-3375.5 A non-corporeal alien that feeds on hate attempts to start a war between the survivors of the Klingon battlecruiser ("Klolode" ("Destruction," KL 02529)? commanded by Kang) aboard the "Enterprise," but is overpowered through cooperation [Dv, FRS]. Possibly during this incident, the first Klingon sonic disruptor pistol is obtained by Star Fleet. It will be instrumental in the death of former "Enterprise" chief medical officer Dr. Mark Piper after the conclusion of the "Enterprise's" 5-year mission [TOS #70]. In 2374, Commanders Worf and Dax will play in a re-creation of this classic Klingon conflict in one of Quark's holosuites on DS9. According to Worf, Kang commanded the "Thousand-Taloned Death" and in the Klingon version it was Kang who convinced everyone to stop fighting [MIL #1]. stardates 5784.2-5784.3 The planet Platonius is discovered by the "Enterprise." A fight against the psychokinetic Platonians results when the ship's chief medical officer refuses to remain on the planet [PSt]. Lokai steals a shuttlecraft from Starbase 4 at approximately this time [LB]. stardates 5710.5-5710.9 Hyper-accelerated humanoids are discovered on Scalos. Invisible to the "Enterprise" crew, they board the starship intent on using the crew as breeding stock. Captain Kirk is hyper-accelerated to their level through Scalosian water. Spock follows and the two officers defeat the Scalosian invaders. "Enterprise" fatalities: Crewman Compton (Security) [WE]. 26 April The U.S.S. "Star Union" (NCC-2112) "Federation" class dreadnought is commissioned [FRS]. An "Enterprise" landing party discovers an ancient Kalandan outpost and battles against a deadly computer-generated 'woman.' Concurrently, the starship is thrown 990.7 light years away by a Kalandan molecular transporter, and reassembled with the matter/antimatter integrator fused. At warp 14.1, Lt. Commander Scott manages to shutdown the dangerously unstable warp engines. "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Wyatt (Transporter Specialist), Lt. D'Amato (Senior Geologist), and John B. Watkins (Engineer, Grade 4) [TWS]. stardate 5726.4 (cycle 22567) The transporter biofilter prevents the "Enterprise" landing party members from beaming back to the ship. An alien Petraw scout ship (Y8847) intercepts Captain Kirk's transmission to Star Fleet. Learning of the interstellar transporter system, the Petraw crew masquerade as Kalandans returning to claim their lost outpost. They destroy the Klingon Defense Force cruiser "'Ong" commanded by Captain Mox, and administer a sporophyte vaccine to the "Enterprise" landing party, hoping to gain their confidence. Operating together, crews of both vessels explore the outpost and study its interstellar transporter gateway. The treachery of Luz, a Petraw crew member, instigates a seizure of the gateway. Both she and Captain Kirk vanish into the device as the Klingon battleships "GhIj" and "Leng" close on the planetoid. To prevent the technology from falling into enemy hands, Commander Spock destroys the control room with a phaser on overload [G #1]... stardate 5750 Commander Spock explodes the Kalandan outpost. Captain Kirk and Luz find themselves on the Petraw homeworld. Both considered fugitives, they use the gateway to escape back to San Francisco on Earth; a hand phaser set on overload left behind to immobilize the gateway. The "Enterprise" is recalled to Earth to pick up Captain Kirk [G #3, G #7]. May [reference stardate 2/1005] The Tellarite Planetary Government issues the first Federation Peace Medal [FASA]. Amina Sasine is born [TLE #2]. stardates 5730.2-5730.6 Contact is made with the last two natives of the planet Cheron, which is found to have destroyed itself. Commissioner Bele and Loki abandon the "Enterprise" to battle themselves on their dead homeworld [LB]. stardate 5718.3 The deranged Fleet Captain Garth of Izar takes control of the Elba II Penal Colony and its inmates. The problem is compounded by Garth's newly-acquired shapeshifting capabilities. The "Enterprise" delivers a new therapeutic drug to the correctional facility, hopefully rehabilitating most of the inmates, including Garth [WGD]. The new drug will cure Garth and by 2265 he will become the Federation's ambassador to Antos IV [TOS #99]. stardates 5423.4-5423.8 The first U.F.P. delegation to the planet Gideon (Delta Dorado) reveals the planet to be grossly overpopulated. Captain Kirk finds himself aboard a duplicate, yet abandoned, starship "Enterprise." The forced introduction of Vegan Choriomeningitis (against Captain Kirk's willpower) results in a crude form of population control [MG]. Note that Vegan Choriomeningitis will destroy 96% of the population and will go down in history as one of the most devastating plagues ever recorded. The planet's remaining inhabitants will repeatedly refuse to establish diplomatic relations with the U.F.P. over the next century. They will however accept the gift of phaser-energy disposal units to remove the dead [TWF]. 17 May The U.S.S. "Eagle" (NCC-1719) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Cosmadyne Corporation, Houston, Earth for upgrading to "Achernar" configuration [HCE]. stardates 5725.3-5725.6 The memory core of Memory Alpha is attacked and destroyed by the non-corporeal inhabitants of Zetar. They want the body of Lt. Mira Romain to live out their lives. Rebuilding of the library complex will begin with Memory Prime. Lt. Mira Romaine becomes Chief Technician [LZ, TOS #42]. In the "Mirror" universe, the empire is impressed by the chaotic power of the Zetars and offers them an alliance. They accept [TBoT #14]. stardates 5818.4-5819.3 On the U.F.P. world Ardana (Mu Leonis), a sociological revolution occurs. Through Captain Kirk's intervention, the Troglytes gain their freedom to live in the cloud city of Stratos and the "Enterprise" transports zienite to Merak II [CMn]. stardates 5832.3-5832.6 The space cruiser S.S. "Aurora" (NCC-C1200) is destroyed after being stolen by a band of 'space hippies' in search of the mythical planet Eden (UFC 3676543). With help from the U.S.S. "Enterprise," the planet is located. Their leader, Dr. Sevrin, dies after briefly commandeering the ship [WEd]. June [reference stardate 2/1006] The Klingon L-6B class frigates are phased out of production [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Gettysburg" (NCC-4324) and "Sun Tzu" (NCC-4347) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. Captain Kirk calls a secret meeting on a backwater world to warn of Section 31's covert activities. Among the commanders present are Captain Phil Waterston of the U.S.S. "Constitution" (NCC-1700), Commodore Bob Wesley, Commodore Aaron Stone, Captain Nick Silver, and Commodore Jose Mendez [S31 #1]. During this period, spacefaring Betazoids bring Rigellian fever home from one of their voyages. Betezed physicians will develop a vaccine, however, all but eliminating the fever. The illness will survive in insects infesting vermin of the inaccessible wilds for over a century [TNG #66]. stardates 5843.7-5843.8 Rigellian fever strikes the crew of the "Enterprise" and, in hopes of obtaining the only known antidote, Mr. Flint, a wealthy eccentric is bargained with on Holberg 917G (Omega VII). Flint's secret is revealed to Kirk and McCoy: he is a near-immortal being with a long-standing impact on Human history. "Enterprise" fatalities: 1 (unspecified) crewman [RM]. Flint the Immortal's long-lived accumulated knowledge will be tapped by Star Fleet when requested to construct an improved cloaking device [TOS #46]. Dr. McCoy had been deceived by Flint regarding his condition. Flint's immortality will continue and his next persona will be Dr. Emil Vaslovik, a brilliant neurocyberneticist. Vlaslovik's interest in android development and artificial intelligence will blossom over the next century [TNG #64]. 04 June The U.S.S. "Lexington" (NCC-1703) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth for conversion to the "Achernar" configuration [HCE]. stardates 5906.4-5906.5 The planet Excalbia is surveyed by the "Enterprise" and contact is made with non-humanoid, carbon-cycle beings. Through the power of mass transformation, the Excalbians learn the concepts of Good and Evil from the officers of the "Enterprise" [SC]. stardates 5943.7-5943.9 While exploring Sarpeidon, the only inhabited planet of Beta Niobe which is on the verge of going nova, an "Enterprise" landing party becomes entrapped in different time periods of the planet's history. The ship and landing party leave in time to escape the nova [AY]. Beta Niobe is classified 'Danger D-549: Novae emit intense radiation that can be lethal to humanoid life. Spacecraft should avoid passing within 10 parsecs of this star' [STM]. Note that in a year the "Enterprise" will return to the Beta Niobe system--a supernova. There they will encounter Karla 5's super-speed starship and antimatter universe adventure. Or so they will believe. Circa 2370, the "Darwin" will lead an extended research mission to the Sarpeidon Nebula and discover tangled spacetime microstructure possibly linking the Sarpeidons to the builders of the Dyson Sphere [CC/a, Log 7]. Nurse Christine Chapel goes brunette [TI]. stardates 5928.5-5930.3 Through the use of an ancient machine unearthed on Camus II, Dr. Janice Lester swaps bodies with Captain James Kirk of the "Enterprise" and assumes command. The transfer is broken and Lester is committed [TI]. stardates 6021.4-6021.6 A week after the Dr. Lester affair, the "Enterprise" is sent on an emergency mission to deliver food and medical supplies to the flooded colony on the planet Duwamish. Enroute, Gary Seven, Roberta Lincoln, and Isis beam aboard from 1969 to enlist Kirk's help in preventing the Romulans from altering future history. Seven plunges the "Enterprise" deep into Romulan space via an artificially-generated wormhole, directing the starship to the cloaked planet Deployment Base Alpha. Tailed by the Commander Motak of the Imperial battle cruiser "Gladiator" and his fleet, and Romulan soldiers under the command of Commander Dellas of the Tal Shiar, the base is self-destructed and kept out of Romulan hands. However, the cost is the lives of Septos (Supervisor 146) and Osiris. Seven returns the "Enterprise" to Federation space and to Duwamish--2 hours ahead of their scheduled arrival time [TOS #84]. A new faction of Klingons, based from Kahless (neighbor system to Kazh) ascend to power and gain control of the Klingonese government. Opposition is suppressed or annihilated, and the new leaders thrust full steam into a program of arms buildup, outfitting their ships with massive weaponry. The first product will be the "K't'inga" class warship. Presumably with the new change in power comes a new Klingonese dialect and script which will become standardized in a few years, in addition to new uniforms and equipment [FSF, KD]. In the Nevis system, the planets Prastor and Distrel cease hostilities after 12,000 years of war. The "Enterprise" investigates, discovering Harry Mudd to be the peacemaker (by helping to export the native Palko fruit). The landing party quickly finds itself once again in the midst of interplanetary war, though to their surprise the deceased are resurrected on the opposing worlds through (Phoenix Process style) interstellar transporters. The resurrections are terminated, however, when a Stella android becomes mistaken for a humanoid and locks the automated system into a loop. The "Enterprise" diverts to York III (Hoffman system) to retrieve the real Stella Mudd to trick the computerized resurrection process into completing the cycle. Harry Mudd escapes to the planet Arnhall. The "Enterprise" proceeds to rendezvous with the U.S.S. "O'Halloran" in the Duval system [TOS #81]. stardate 5650.1 Admiral Komack orders the "Enterprise" to anchor a series of subspace communications arrays while enroute to distant and unexplored space. Their actual mission is to intercept data on the Romulan plasma beam weapon being smuggled out of Romulan space by Commander Teral of the "Barataria." Her vessel is brought aboard the "Enterprise" within a vast plasma mass 84 parsecs in width (Sector 21305) which Captain Kirk names the Badlands. Within the field, the "Enterprise" deals with radiation poisoning following the destruction of a Romulan Bird of Prey. Recovering the plasma weapon data, and escaping from the Klingon battle cruiser "Tr'loth" (commanded by Dorak), the "Enterprise" heads back to Starbase 33. Note that unknown to the "Enterprise," the radiation release is tetryon radiation from a prototype artificial quantum singularity carried aboard the Bird of Prey. Left in a long elliptical orbit around the Badlands plasma storms, it will plague future ships over the next century as the "Badlands anomaly" until 2373. "Enterprise" fatalities: Calloway (Physics Specialist) [TB1, TB2]. Note: the Badlands stretches for a span of nearly 5 light years at the near edge of the (as-yet-undiscovered) Cardassian Union. It contains 2 young stars, 17 planets, 43 moons, and a rather sizable asteroid belt [NWNC]. stardate 6346.02 {16 June} The U.S.S. "Enterprise" enters the Arias Mastac Prime Dockyards in orbit of Daran V and is uprated to the "Achernar" class configuration with some new systems; including a new holographic recreation room (presumably compensating for the removal of the bowling alley on Deck 21's aft, now used for storage of 8 additional shuttlecraft--including unique and specialized models), life support belts in place of environmental suits, new phaser banks (designed by Professor Omen), and is equipped with "Arco" class 2-man, warp 0.95 attack sleds. Lt. M'Ress signs on as a relief communications officer and Lt. Arex as Chief Navigator. Ensign Pavel Chekov is temporarily transferred to the U.S.S. "Lermontov" as Executive Officer [HCE, FRS, EOM, FASA, TOS #64]. July [reference stardate 2/1007] The U.S.S. "Balaklava" (NCC-4419) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer is re- fitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. August [reference stardate 2/1008] The U.S.S. "Chou" (NCC-4339) and "Grant" (NCC-4416) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. Piper enters Command Central training school at the Star Fleet Academy on Earth [TOS #29]. 08 August The U.S.S. "Eagle" (NCC-1719) heavy cruiser is relaunched as an "Achernar" class starship [HCE]. Kelvan ships begin utilizing weaponry incorporating high subatomic energy without flow regulators and distribution manifolds [GN 39]. September [reference stardate 2/1009] The U.S.S. "Ramses" (NCC-4335) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer is refit- ted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. 09 September The U.S.S. "Lexington" (NCC-1703) heavy cruiser is relaunched after conversion [HCE]. 16 September The U.S.S. "Eagle" (NCC-1719) "Achernar" class heavy cruiser is recommissioned [HCE]. 18 September The U.S.S. "Lexington" (NCC-1703) heavy cruiser is recommissioned as an "Achernar" class starship [HCE]. Around this time, Garth of Izar is discharged from the Elba II correctional facility. Enroute back to Earth, Garth pays a visit to Antos IV and briefly manages to infiltrate the rebel faction [TOS #99]. October [reference stardate 2/1010] The Mark III "Solar" class cutter enters service with warp 9 capacity and a crew of 25 [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Leipzig" (NCC-4320) and "Constantine" (NCC-4357) "Larson" class destroyes are placed on inactive status. The U.S.S. "Liu Pang" (NCC-4356), "Genghis Khan" (NCC-4375), "Moltke" (NCC-4417), and "Kermal" (NCC-4430) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. stardate 6375.62 {03 October} The U.S.S. "Enterprise" is relaunched, now converted to the "Achernar" configuration [HCE]. The Mark IV "Fenlon" class monitors enter service [FASA]. The last of the Mark II "Nelson" class scouts enter service [FASA]. The "Voyager's" holosimulation of Dr. McCoy in 2375 will be based upon data accumulated on the subject up to this time period: 6 months after the Vian encounter [SNW II]. 18 October The U.S.S. "Aliquippa" (NCC-1438) "Hopi" class large survey vessel deploys the shuttlecraft "Callisto" (NCC-1438/1) and "Ganymede" (NCC- 1438/2) to the extreme communications range around the Delta Triangle's perimeter. The "Aliquippa" and "Ganymede" are listed as missing and presumed destroyed. The "Achernar" class heavy cruiser U.S.S. "Alfr" (NCC-1741) will eventually retrieve the "Callisto" two weeks later [GEC V9N5]. November [reference stardate 2/1011] The Mark I "Thufir" class destroyers enter service with warp 9 capacity and crews of 180 [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Agincourt" (NCC-4314), "Justinian" (NCC-4362), and "Cortez" (NCC-4383) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration. The U.S.S. "Paris" (NCC-2722) "Loknar" class frigate is placed on inactive status [FASA]. 01 November The U.S.S. "Sol" (NCC-1733) "Achernar" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth [SotF, HCE]. stardate 6384.91 {05 November} The U.S.S. "Enterprise" is recommissioned as an "Achernar" class heavy cruiser and continues her 5-year mission under Captain James Kirk. Her first mission: star charting [HCE, BFS/a]. 12 November The U.S.S. "Tori" (NCC-1725) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Rodriquez Ingenieria, Lima, Earth for conversion to the "Achernar" configuration [HCE]. November [reference stardate 2/1011] Star Fleet Bold Extended replaces Machine Extended typefaces on Federation starship hulls [MSGE]. stardates 5221.3-5221.8 [5321] In orbit of Questar M-17, the "Enterprise" battles an ancient magnetic organism which commandeered an alien pod ship some 300 million years ago. A slingshot effect calculated by Spock rips the "Enterprise" free of the negative star mass's grip and frees the starship of the alien force [BFS/a]. stardates 5373.4-5373.9 (into subjective time) While assisting a team of historians on the planet Gateway, Commander Spock's time stream is disrupted. He returns to Vulcan with the use of the Guardian of Forever and corrects history [Yy/a]. In an alternate timeline, Spock was killed at age 7. The "Enterprise" instead has an Andorian first officer named Thelen [Yy/a]. December [reference stardate 2/1012] The D-7G "K't'alla" ("Truthbringer") class cruisers enter service in the Klingon fleet. The direct result of the first Romulan-Klingon technology exchange, these ships are armed with Romulan plasma weapons. Most Klingon commanders of these vessels are uncomfortable with the combat tactics they dictate: the plasma weapon design requires the ship to be close to the enemy in order to fire [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Tedder" (NCC-4445) and "Chryse" (NCC-4453) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. The first modification of the Klingon D-10A "Riskadh" class cruiser results in the D-10B though it is never produced in numbers despite being ordered into production [FASA]. The Klingon G-5 "Qexa" ("Tugboat") class cargo transport enters service [FASA]. stardates 5371.3-5372.1 [5372.1-5380] An intelligent cosmic cloud is diverted from destroying Pallas XIV by the "Enterprise." Through a mind-meld tied into the ship's computer, the gaseous being is talked into returning to its origin place [OPM/a]. The LN-64 pulsed linear (4th Generation) warp drive is produced. These new (SW45/1-5K) engines, utilizing linear warp drive intermix shafts con- necting impulse and warp systems for efficient energy distribution will enable starships to attain warp 12 speeds and in later years warp 20. The new drive technology will result in the relocation of Main Engineering on most starships from the aft end of the saucer section to the secondary hull [FSF, HCE, FRS, SotF, LOR]. 25 December (stardates 5143.3-5148.7) [5402.7] Patrolling near the edge of the Romulan Neutral Zone, the "Enterprise" comes to the rescue of Carter Winston, who turns out to be a shape-changing Vendorian spy set up by the Romulans. After commandeering the "Enterprise" and taking the ship into Romulan space, the Vendorian agent is captured and the ship makes a narrow escape from Romulan vessels. The "Enterprise" takes on supplies and is briefly refitted in orbit of Valeria [Su/a, Log 2]. Commodore Favere says his farewells to Hazel Payton. The two won't meet again until the Aleph incident [TOS #64]. Terise Haleakala-LoBrutto, deep-cover Star Fleet agent, is planted on the Romulan homeworld [TOS #35]. Ensign Selena Karras files an application to serve aboard the "Horizon" on a research mission to the Soolahn system. Instead, she will be assigned to the "Enterprise" [TOS #56]. Ordnance upgrading begins on "Sands" class light exploration cruisers. These include 1 bank of dual-mounted phasers and 2 photon torpedo launchers [Inet5]. All four ships comprising the "Santee" (NCC-1925) class escort carriers undergo major reifts over the next two years, receiving many of the com- ponents and systems being installed on the new "Achernar" class heavy cruisers. The class at this time probably features 6 phaser emplacements, 2 photon torpedo banks, warp 8 capacity, and a ship's complement of 370 [FSC]. The first multi-hull ship proposal comes from the General Board (the predecessor to the Starship Characteristics Board): build two destroyer- size hulls back-to-back. Assigned to two adjoining sectors of space, the ships would operate independently, each in their own sector, during times of routine patrol. For emergencies, the two ships would join together, and the combination would then possess the power of a full cruiser. After a short period of reviewing the mounting problems, the General Board scraps the idea of the "Gemini" (NCC-1200A), finding it impractical. In the end, additional destroyers will be procured with the limited funds available. Yet the concept of a multi-hulled ship will live on and again surface with the "Starseeker" submission [GEC V9N2]. 2264, January [reference stardate 2/1101] The Klingon K-15D scouts enter service [FASA]. All Klingon Defense Force (KDF) ships are upgraded from lasers and missiles to disruptors and torpedoes this year [Inet5]. Charles Welch is born [TOS #93]. The U.S.S. "Von Blucher" (NCC-4400) and "Pershing" (NCC-4428) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. The "Lancaster" class warships are finally withdrawn from service. The U.S.S. "Unicorn" (NCC-1234), the recipient of 7 battle stars and the last ship to be retired, is placed on display at the Star Fleet Museum [GEC V9N3]. The preliminary Star Fleet construction budget for this year contains funding for two new starbases and furnds for long-dead procurement items for a further three. Due to the immense costs involved, the Federation Council requests that Star Fleet examine alternatives to building more starbases. Accordingly Star Fleet will request the Starship Character- istics Board to prepare a broad set of guidelines for the functions that starbases perform and invite internal and external designers to submit proposals. Solaris Shipbuilding will propose a starship airdock, in effect a traveling starbase. It will be designated Project Number 123A, and the prototype vessel named U.S.S. "Pon Lohr" [GEC V7N6]. Coridan becomes the 28th U.F.P. member. The Star Fleet record 'History of the Coridan Admission' is published [STM, SotF2]. The "Bolivar" (NCC-1880) class light cruiser enters service. A further development of the "Detroit" class, these warp 5.9 capacity starships use the same nacelles as those of the upgraded "Asia" class and are designed for multi-purpose roles. This class featured an interchangable module atop the primary hull housing scientific labs. Totalling 14 vessels (with complements of 296), production will be discontinued with the excellent performance of the later "Miranda" class resulting in the "Bolivar" class ships to be rebuilt as mere research vessels [Inet2]. Captain Mark Rousseau retires from active Star Fleet service [TOS #72]. Boothby is born [TNG 219]. stardates 5483.7-5483.9 The "Enterprise" frees the women of Taurus II from their own glandular secretion trap after being lured there by a siren's song affecting only male members of the crew. This is one of the few instances where Lt. Uhura assumes command of the "Enterprise." Officers Kirk, Spock, and Carver however are extremely weakened and aged through the life-force transference. Commander Scott successfully repatterns them using the transporter [LS/a]. stardates 5554.4-5554.8 [5503.1] The 5th clone of Stavos Keniclius is discovered ruling the planet Phylos by the "Enterprise." Wanting to create a race of giant Spock clones as a peacekeeping force throughout the galaxy, Vulcan logic wins out and a Spock-2 duplicate remains on Phylos with Keniclius to work towards a rebirth of the ravaged Phylosian culture, a species of intelligent plantllife [IV/a]. Phylocite, an artificially engineered element, is developed to combat the viral plague on Phylos. Phylocite will later be used as an aid in terraforming. It will not be until the early 24th Century, and lessons learned from the Genesis Project and other experiments in the field, that Phylocite will be further refined. In 2378, a Phylocite compound will be used to aid the Dokaalan terraforming project [TNG #71]. stardate 5591.2 [5510.1] The "Enterprise" returns to Omicron Delta IV, the 'shore leave planet' for R & R. The planet's computer is running wild and is negotiated with before shore leave commences [OUP/a]. Note that Yeoman Minnie Moskowitz strikes a deal with the computer: she will remain behind on the planet for one year while her trans-droid duplicate takes her place aboard the "Enterprise" [SNW]. stardate 4978.5 [5514.0-5514.6] Harry Mudd is once again apprehended by the "Enterprise," after having tried to sell 'love crystals' to miners on Motherlode [MP/a]. stardate 4979.6 Mudd is sentenced to an indefinite period in rehabilitation therapy for violations of the Federation pharmaceutical code, including fraud, illegal drug manufacturing, swindling, and transport of a dangerous life- form (a Rigellian hypnoid) [EOM, MP/a]. stardate 1254.4 [5524.5] Given the task of exploring the galactic core, the "Enterprise" is drawn into a parallel universe. The crew are tried by the inhabitants of Megas-tu and helped to cross back into our universe [Mtu/a]. Note that Captain Kirk's non-recollection in 2288 of this journey may indicate that the paranoid Megans wiped the memories of this adventure from the "Enterprise" officers' minds and doctored their logs [ST V]. stardates 5577.3-5577.7 [5525.3] Responding to a strange distress signal, the "Enterprise" is bombarded with spiroid epsilon radiation. The crew begin to contract but are restructured by the transporter systems. The lost colony Terra 10 is found to be responsible, and the entire city is spacelifted to Verdanis (Epsilon Pegasi), renamed Verdantin [Te/a, Log 4]. stardates 5267.2-5267.6 Surveying the Delta Triangle region of space, the "Enterprise" and the Klingon battlecruiser "Klothos" ("Carnage," KL 99970), are transported into a parallel universe. In Elysia they find a vast graveyard of ships dating back centuries (including the S.S. "Bonaventure"); a civilization ruled by a council of many races forced to bond together in peace. Through cooperation, they manage to return to our own continuum, despite Klingon treachery [Tr/a]. stardate 5392.4 [5526.2] While escorting two robot grain ships to Sherman's Planet, the "Enterprise" rescues trader Cyrano Jones from a pursuing Klingon battlecruiser, the "Tor'Stog" ("Devisor," KL 73796) seeking the genetically-engineered Glommer tribble predator. The "Enterprise" once again becomes infested with tribbles, as does the "Devisor" [MTT/a]. Note that the "Enterprise" confirms the use of a new experimental weapon aboard the Klingon warship: a stasis field projector. The field disables all higher-order field functions including propulsion and ordnance, rendering enemy vessels helpless. However, the tremendous power drain required to generate the stasis field also renders the attacking ship vulnerable. Despite this flaw, the Klingon Empire will equip most warships with the stasis field generator weapon (which replaces the 3 primary hull phaser emplacements on older "Raxor" class warships) over the next generation. Star Fleet will counter it by equipping Class I-B starships with stasis countermeasure system packages [MTT/a, FRS, SotF]. stardates 5499.9-5506.2 [5527.0] The Class N water world Argo is studied by the "Enterprise" when Captain Kirk and Commander Spock are transformed into water-breathers by the planet's inhabitants. The process is reversed, and a sea-quake is diverted by the "Enterprise" [Am/a]. stardates 6334.1-6336.2 [5527.3-5527.4] Commander Spock is stricken by Choriocytosis and the U.S.S. "Huron" (NCC-F1313), carrying the only cure, is attacked and ravaged by Orion pirates. After pursuit by the "Enterprise," the Orion pirate vessel is captured intact and Spock's life is saved [PO/a]. Lt. Commander Michael O'Shea of the "Huron" will be awarded the Grankite Order of Tactic for showing exceptional skill in saving his ship and crew from total destruction [FRS]. stardate 5683.1 [5527.4] Numerous ships are called to rendezvous with a Vedalan asteroid for a unique mission. A holy war will erupt across the galaxy unless the stolen Soul of Skorr is returned to its people. Kirk and Spock and a group of specially selected beings retrieve it from a Mad Planet (Upsilon Mensae) [Ji/a]. stardates 5275.6-5276.8 [5532.8] Dr. Leonard McCoy of the "Enterprise" is tried for medical mispractice in the Dramen system for the slaughter of the inhabitants of Dramia II, nineteen years ago. He is released after finding a cure for the Auroral Plague which threatens the crew of the "Enterprise" [Al/a]. stardate 3183.3 After escaping from a Romulan sneak attack into an energy cloud, the "Enterprise's" main computer malfunctions and threatens the lives of the crew. A second pass through the cloud cures the starship, but plunges a Romulan ship into the same situation [PJ/a]. stardates 6063.4-6063.5 [5535.2] The "Enterprise" officers meet Kukulkan, a space traveler who visited Earth in ancient times, while tracing the origin of Kukulkan's unmanned probe of Earth. The officers are tested by Kukulkan's simulacrums [HS/a]. stardates 6770.3-6770.6 [5536.3-5536.9] Enroute to Babel (Wolf 424) with the retiring Ambassador Robert April, the first captain of the "Enterprise," the ship seemingly crosses over into an antimatter universe. The entire incident is later revealed to be the doing of a rogue planetoid of telepathic beings testing the U.F.P. and the Klingon Empire [CC/a, Log 7]. stardate 5501.2 [5537.1-5537.2] The disappearance of the crew of the science vessel "Ariel" (NCC-CT5709) in orbit of Lactra VII, leads the officers of the "Enterprise" into a planet-sized zoo of specimens from all across the galaxy. After being released by the Lactrans, the ship aids them in a quest for a new creature for their zoo, a Jawanda [EB/a, Log 8, URM]. stardate 7403.6 [5537.3-5537.9] Commander Ari bn Bem from the recently-contacted planet Pandro (Garo VII), joins the "Enterprise" on a series of exploratory and contact missions. Trouble starts on Delta Theta III, and later on Pandro itself when Klingons are found experimenting with Pandronian life forms [Be/a, Log 9]. stardate 4187.3 [5538.6-5539.2] The "Enterprise," enroute to negotiations with the newly-contacted Briamosites, discovers a Slaver stasis box. It is transported to Starbase 25 by the long-range shuttlecraft "Copernicus" (NCC-1701/13) and is captured by Kzinti enroute. The box is opened, revealing an advanced weapon which self-destructs, killing the Kzinti. Afterwards, the stasis box is used to impress the Briamosites into allying themselves with the U.F.P., to the regret of the Klingon negotiators [SW/a, Log 10]. 01 February Lt. Commander Montgomery Scott ridicules the "Gemini" file [GEC V9N2]. Ensign Chekov returns to the "Enterprise" as Navigation Officer. Life support belts are withdrawn from service [EOM]. Note that although life support belts are phased out, field suits will be in use this year for anti-exposure, though standard physical pressure suits will clearly make a comeback. By 2364, field- effect suits will be used by "Enterprise" away teams. In 2372, stasis belts, for anti-radiation exposure, will be employed on DS9 [TOS #37, TNG #2, DSN #19]. stardate 4496.1 The long-lost L5 structure, the generation ship "Wanderer," is discovered by the "Enterprise" while following Admiral La Forge's orders to search the quadrant for Klingon vessels after 12 days. After preventing the craft's destruction, the "Enterprise" heads for Space Station K-7 for shore leave [ON 15]. Lieutenants M'Ress and Arex transfer off the "Enterprise" [Log 10+]. 16 February The U.S.S. "Tori" (NCC-1725) heavy cruiser is relaunched after conversion to "Achernar" specs [HCE]. February [reference stardate 2/1102] The K-6A "Lar'hal" ("Administrator") class gunboat enters service in the Klingon Empire [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Trafalgar" (NCC-4304), "Cochise" (NCC-4345), and "San Jacinto" (NCC-4407) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. The Klingon W-2C class warpshuttle enters service [FASA]. stardates 4011.9-4205.5 A major war breaks out between the Klingon Empire and U.F.P. Organia is cutoff. Recording a navigational grid on the far side of Klingon space near the Shapley Center, the "Enterprise" attempts a transporter experiment by beaming Commander Spock to Organia in tachyonic form. The experiment fails, yielding duplicate Spocks. The ship lays in a direct course for Organia: a journey of nearly 6 months, 4 of which spent cutting through Klingon space. There, the duplicate Spock is eradicated while the Organians are freed from a Klingon-designed planetary thought-shield. The Organians deprive the Klingons of spaceflight for a thousand years. The "Enterprise" reports to Starbase 16 for two weeks downtime and new assignment [ON 1]. In the alternate "Mirror" universe at about this time, the Klingon Empire is attacked by Earth forces. The Klingon spaceforce is beaten back into Klingon space and cutoff from their ally worlds, crushing the Klingon Empire. A conquered race, the Klingons are allowed to live as inferiors [GN 15]. In the prime "Mirror" universe, the opposite will occur within the near future: Spock's reforms will shatter the Earth Empire--and the Klingons, allied with the Cardassians, will crush the Empire [DSN 443]. stardates 6720.8-6725.1 After the 8th day in orbit of Kyros, carrying out a planetary survey using telescan cephalic implants, a defective mind link transforms Commander Spock into a revolutionary. He sabotages the "Enterprise's" warp drive by removing the trilithium modulator crystals and for ten days nearly breaks the Prime Directive [ON 3]. stardates 6273.6-6067.8 All Class I starships abort non-emergency missions to investigate abnormal shortfalls in dilithium shipments. The "Enterprise" aborts an expedition to the Aldebaran Sector and discovers Harry Mudd to be behind the U.F.P.-wide shortage. Using the androids and resources of the planet Mudd (now called Liticia) and the starship "Superstella" he is chased by the "Enterprise" to the Energy Barrier. Contact with the Barrier throws both ships into Nubecula Minor and alters the lattice structure of the dilithium aboard both ships. The crystals become unstable and set off a chain reaction destroying Nubecula Minor and throwing the "Enterprise" back through space-time to stardate 6013.4--long before the Mudd crystal crisis. The Mudd androids sentence Mudd to banishment from the galaxy--a one-way warp-powered flight [ON 7]. stardate 6107 The "Enterprise" transports J.A. Lawrence, a civilian Integrator, to Alpha Aldiss. During the voyage, the Integrator, persuaded by Captain Kirk, integrates the Mudd Affair reports into a narrative form [ON 7]. stardates 6834.5-5763.7 Enroute to R & R on Starbase 10, the "Enterprise" briefly diverts to Fornax II to transport a sealed tape of Dr. Albar Exar's genetic work. Prior to the doctor's death, he splits Spock into two halves: one Vulcan, one Human, by transporter means. The "Enterprise" again diverts, to Iota Ceti VI to rescue a U.F.P. survey team. At Starbase 10, Spock is reunified and after ten days of R & R the "Enterprise" proceeds to Sector 5 for exploration and mapping operations [ON 2]. The "Enterprise" encounters the remains of the U.S.S. "Halcyon," an "Avenger" class scout, destroyed by an interdimensional contact point--which the "Enterprise" narrowly escapes from [ON 2]. A group of renegade Andorians decoy the U.S.S. "Yorktown" (NCC-1704) with a distress signal and engage the starship enroute to Starbase 6 from Earth Colony 7, carrying the top secret weapon code-named Excalibur. The starship launches the Excalibur in a shuttlecraft which is later recovered by Commander Spock and Lt. Phyllida Gaines of the "Yorktown" on the planet Mevinna. The "Enterprise" transports the weapon to Starbase 6 [ON 2]. A multi-parallel space-time inversion briefly transposes Captain Kirk, Commander Spock, and Dr. McCoy with their 20th Century counterparts while Commodore Kor claims the planet Kahless [ON 2]. March [reference stardate 2/1103] The U.S.S. "Blenheim" (NCC-4315), "Saladin" (NCC-4368), and "Cromwell" (NCC-4377) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. The Klingon K-4A "Kl'xenova" ("Enforcer") class gunboat/corvette enters service. It is one of the most maneuverable vessels in known space, designed to perform two different missions: in-system patrol duties or outpost/border patrol duties when acting as a gunboat, and rapid attack in mass assaults when acting as a corvette [FASA]. In the Romulan Empire, the newer Q-4 ("Protector") monitor replaces the older Q-1 class, by this time [FASA, GEC V2N1]. The Klingon K-14A is phased out as K-14C scouts enter service [FASA]. Roughly around this time, Alhena al-Khaled is born [SCE #19]. 03 March The U.S.S. "Tori" (NCC-1725) is recommissioned as an "Achernar" class heavy cruiser [HCE]. After completing a difficult escort journey, the "Enterprise" crew takes leave on Krasni and the "Enterprise" assists the "Starfarer" [ON 2]. The "Enterprise" personnel take shore leave on the frontier world Rhinegelt. Spock undertakes the Mok Farr ritual: the Vulcan rite of passage into adulthood by mind-melding with one of the native animals [ON 2]. On an un-named Class M planet, the "Enterprise" crew mutiny after establishing contact with psionic sapient insect life. "Enterprise" fatalities: Carlos Durban (Biologist) [ON 2]. Captain James Kirk dies on Omne's Black Hole Planet. Omne, last of his race, reveals the Phoenix Process of transporter resurrection and restores Kirk to life--in duplicate. One returns to command the "Enterprise," the other becomes the property of the Romulan Commander [ON 4]. stardates 9722.4-9789.2 R.A. Roblein, Federation Director of Interworld Affairs, debates the Prime Directive of Non-Interference in the Voran Dynasty Hegemony near the Romulan Neutral Zone. Captain Kirk is appointed Ambassador Plenipotentiary to the conference. Black Omne makes his second, and perhaps last, appearance [ON 12]. stardates 6132.8-6142.4 The enigmatic planet Anomaly is discovered by the starship "Enterprise" and contact is made with the telepathic Arivne--and the invading Irapina. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Bill Hixon (Security) [ON 5]. stardates 7502.9-7508.9 Nearing the end of a benchmark survey of Sector 3, the "Enterprise" discovers the Chatalia generation ship and Captain Kulain of the Klingon warship "Korezima." The "Enterprise," drained of fuel, limps to Starbase 3 where it will remain for a week [ON 11]. The disabled and abandoned "Korezima" is recovered by the U.S.S. "Moscow," its self-destruct having failed to operate. The contour nacelle design studied by U.F.P. scientists will aid in the development of linear warp drive technology. It will also have the undesirable effect of accel- erating Klingon development of the "K't'inga" class warship [TBoT #4]. 13 March The U.S.S. "Kongo" (NCC-1710) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth for conversion over to the "Achernar" class [HCE]. 26 March The grandson of a Triumvir of Arcos is rescued from a damaged ship by the "Enterprise." The crew celebrate Captain Kirk's birthday and a Sniggly energy creature disrupts activity aboard ship [ON 6]. Disputes are settled on Vestalan between the Hualans and the Star Fleet base, with the "Enterprise's" intervention [ON 6]. stardates 5459.4-5459.6 An "Enterprise" landing party is held hostage by a Finder, a robot probe built by the ancient Tullvan race, intent on obtaining warp drive technology [ON 6]. "Enterprise" personnel become the guinea pigs of an extradimensional scientist [ON 6]. With the "Enterprise" observing a supernova with a consignment of astrophysicists from Starbase 6, a landing party encounters a 600 year old city of sleeping humanoids. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Horst Gorshim [ON 6]. The "Enterprise" crews' genders are temporarily reversed in an ancient automated starship trap. Commander Kang confronts Captain Kirk yet again [ON 6]. stardate 5828.3 Starbase 3 receives a distress call from Outpost Hadrian under attack by an unknown vessel. Several days later, Altair VII comes under attack by the same force, shortly followed by an attack on the Cannella system and several worlds in the Klingon Empire suffer the same fate. Starbase 2 orders the "Enterprise" to investigate. The starships "Republic" (NCC-1371) under Captain Manchu and "Excelsior" (NCC-1718) under Captain LaLiberte are dispatched to Altair. The gigantic planet-sized alien computer Nagha is responsible. The "Enterprise" is diverted to Raga's Planet where the Sleeping God, a mutant named Singa, is taken aboard. The Nagha is destroyed and Singa returned to Raga's Planet [ON 6]. April [reference stardate 2/1104] The Mark I "Epsilon" class cutter enters service with warp 8 capacity and a complement of 25 [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Marathon" (NCC-4310) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer is re- fitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. stardates 6451.3-6459.7 Dr. Katalya Tremain transports aboard the "Enterprise" from Starbase 11 to help explore and contact life forms on the planet Arachnae, in time to prevent its system from slipping into Romulan space due to violent ion storm activity shifting the magnetic field marker of the Neutral Zone. Commander Maximus Thrax of the "Decius" claims the system. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Angela Mendoza, Ensign Donald Ackroyd (Biochemist), Fitzgerald (Security), Jeff Williams (Security), Martin, Jeffreys, and 4 unnamed Security guards [ON 8]. stardates 6914.6-6982.3 Between U.F.P. and Klingon space on Delta Gamma IV, an "Enterprise" survey party is infected by spores. Ambassadors travelling aboard the "Enterprise" from Starbase 7 to Detente Station One in the Romulan Neutral Zone are mysteriously murdered--later traced to the psionic-boosting spores. "Enterprise" fatalities: Jamison (Security), Matthews, Miriam Raymond (Medical Technician 2nd class) [ON 16]. Commander Kor marries Kali [TOS #19]. stardates 6527.5-6537.7 After charting a total of 57 black holes, a Dyson Sphere world named Lyra is discovered by the "Enterprise" near the galactic core and the disappearance of the U.S.S. "Rickover" is solved. Lyra vanishes into a black hole [ON 9]. stardates 4231.2-4257.1 After the lengthy duration of the last mission, the "Enterprise" undergoes general maintenance at Starbase 13 while the crew take shore leave. The "Enterprise" then investigates Heartland, a planet inhabited by the mysterious Danon race. Kirk recommends that the planet's quarantine be enforced following the discovery of a machine intelligence inhabiting this world as the "Enterprise" heads back to Starbase 13 [ON 13]. stardates 6188.4-6191.9 Transporting Kostas Spyroukis from Babel (Wolf 424) to Epsilon Delta IV, the "Enterprise" receives a Priority-1 call to evacuate the colonists in danger of zeton radiation poisoning. A renegade Organian named Enowil abducts the "Enterprise," the Klingon star cruiser "Destructor" commanded by Captain Kolvor, and the Romulan vessel "Talon" commanded by Commander Actius Probicol. Fulfilling Enowil's wish, the "Enterprise" is released in orbit of Epsilon Delta IV with the colonists moved to a new world named Spyroukis created by Enowil [ON 10]. stardates 6827.3-6848.2 In orbit of Tombstone, Klingon Koral swears a blood oath on Captain Kirk while the "Enterprise" is on the third extension of her mission and long overdue for R&R at Starbase 6. The "Enterprise" delivers supplies and a medical team to Waycross then re-establishes contact with Perry's Planet, an ancient Earth colony prior to finally reaching Starbase 6. "Enterprise" fatalities: 3 unnamed crewmen [ON 14]. May [reference stardate 2/1105] The D-7M (or D-8) "K't'inga" ("Bringer of Destruction") class warship enters service in the Klingon fleet [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Scipio" (NCC-4352), "Washington" (NCC-4394), and "Doenitz" (NCC-4444) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. stardate 5001.1 The "Enterprise" monitors the decay of a singularity. Captain Kirk forwards to Star Fleet Command his recommendation that Lt. Sulu be promoted to Lt. Commander. In an alternate timeline, however, Kirk dies from a Spiderweb projectile fired by the insane Dr. Georges Mordreaux whom the "Enterprise" is assigned to transport from Aleph Prime to a rehabilitation center. Commander Spock corrects the timeline [TOS #2]. stardates 4720.1-4744.8 The Class Q planet Delta Canaris IV is mapped by the "Enterprise" and the entire crew of the Vulcan science ship "T'Pau" (NSP-17938?) is found dead. The secrets of Alnath II are uncovered while the "Enterprise" con- fronts Captain Kalan of the Klingon warship "Terror" and eventually returns to Delta Canaris to complete the mission [TOS #3]. stardates 4769.1-5012.5 Romulans attack the "Scarborough" blasting her bridge killing Captain Virzi and his officers. Following the preliminary contact with the natives of Delta Canaris IV, the "Enterprise" heads for Starbase 1 for R&R but under orders from Admiral McKenna provides transport for a diplomatic team to Ammdon and Jurnamoria. Lorelei incites the crew to mutiny and the "Enterprise" is damaged. The ship heads directly back to Starbase 1 for refitting and rest. "Enterprise" fatalities: 1 unnamed Security ensign [TOS #12]. stardates 5064.4-5099.5 After a month of shore leave at Starbase 4, the "Enterprise" investigates gravitational anomalies in the Sagittarius Arm. The ship is thrown 300 parsecs by a gravitic warp and first contact is made with the planet Mercan. The planet's star is stabilized, the Mercans sign the "Enterprise" Agreement, and the "Enterprise" heads home with jury-rigged engines [TOS #6]. stardates 6324.09-7340.37 The "Enterprise" faces an uneventful charting of Sector 70.2 and a 2-week inspection/repair detail at Starbase 11. During the layover, Spock rescues his son, Zar, from Sarpeidon's past using the Guardian of Forever. The Romulan Commander tries to claim the planet Gateway in Sector 90.4 but is driven back by the combined forces of the "Enterprise" and the "Lexington" (NCC-1703). Zar returns to his past on Sarpeidon via the Guardian. "Enterprise" fatalities: Juan Cordova, David Steinberg (Security Guards) and unspecified additional deaths, possibly as many as 16 total [TOS #11]. June [reference stardate 2/1106] The Klingon K-3A gunboats are phased out, uprated to K-3Bs [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Hannibal" (NCC-4350), "Chief Joseph" (NCC-4424) and "Bursilev" (NCC-4454) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. During this period on Bajor, General Lyll leads a small expeditionary force against a group of Anti-Prophets. A military academy will be named in his honor [DSN #26]. Kereleth is born in Kotha Village on Halka [TLE #1]. stardates 7521.6-7532.8 While transporting prisoners from the planet Trefolg near the Neutral Zone, the "Enterprise" rushes to Trellisane. An accord between the U.F.P., Romulans, and Klingons is signed and the "Enterprise" continues on to starbase to deliver the prisoners. "Enterprise" fatalities: Kinitz (Security Chief) and 1 unspecified Security guard [TOS #14]. stardates 4380.4-4997.54 Scientists in suspension and under control of a sentient protostar force are rescued from Black Box Nebula Station 1 by the "Enterprise" [TOS #15]. stardates 3126.7-3127.1 Following routine maintenance at Starbase 24, the "Enterprise" halts the slaughter of the Singers of Taygeta V and the subsequent spatial distortion. Commander Kor is again confronted. The "Enterprise" heads for Starbase 23. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Donovan (Biologist) [TOS #19]. 26 June The U.S.S. "Kongo" (NCC-1710) heavy cruiser is relaunched following her refit to "Achernar" specs [HCE]. stardates 2950.3-2962.3 ADF syndrome ("The Long Death") plague is battled on Eeiauo, a planet on the outermost fringe of U.F.P. space. Lt. Uhura's study of the native songs leads the "Enterprise" to the distant homeworld Sivao to find a cure for the plague [TOS #21]. By 2370, Nog will swap some Eeiauoan poetry for a crystalline lockpick patch, not being into felines [DSN #11]. July [reference stardate 2/1107] The U.S.S. "Cre'cy" (NCC-4312) and "Castinian" (NCC-4325) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration. The U.S.S. "Conley" (NCC-4458) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. stardate 1831.5 Prince Vikram is escorted back to his homeworld Angira by Lt. Sulu and Commander Spock while the "Enterprise" delivers medical supplies to Beta Carinae [TOS #22]. The "Enterprise" makes a routine stop at Starbase 12 to deliver astrophysicists and scientific equipment. Klingons use the Tau Eridani Cloud and an ore transport for time travel. Spock is trapped on 19th Century Earth and rescued by Kirk, in time to prevent Karsid expansion plans [TOS #23]. [reference stardate 2/1155] The Mark I "Firestorm" (NCC-2088) class destroyer enters service. Built for the purpose of hunting down and destroying vessels, and being a cheap, small, and powerful vessel, the "Firestorm" has warp 9 speed and carries a crew of 109. Employing weaker phasers (not only because of weight and room restrictions, but also because in combat it was found out that most ships didn't power their weapons to the absolute maximum without risking a major drain on the shielding systems) they will not be popular vessels, but they will act as excellent pursuit ships against Orion pirates and other smugglers thanks to their 2 photon torpedo tubes [Inet14]. 12 July [Y 160] The U.S.S. "Kongo" (NCC-1710) heavy cruiser is recommissioned after being converted to "Achernar" class specs. Phillip Kosnett becomes her captain and in one of his first missions protects the planet Pollux IX from a meteor set on course by the Klingons. Klingon troops hold out on Kobol's Rock, behind Kzinti lines. Shipyards begin operation in the WYN star cluster. All races experiment with the Positron Flywheel, but none are able to make the system function. Minor skirmishes occur on the Gorn- Romulan-Federation border. Marcus Tal is selected by the Romulan Predi- tirate for Praetorian duty. He will become one of the most well-known Romulan Praetorians. The Near Side Krebiz build the first command capsule, and dreadnought capsule, and launch the "Kraken" class battle- ship, "Claw" class dreadnought, and "Mandible" class light dreadnought. The Krebiz finally implement shield technology in addition to standard Krebiz starship armor. The Kzinti convert strike cruisers to battle- cruiser designs, and launch destroyers, heavy frigates, and scout drone frigates. The LDR fields a scout. The Federation launches the guided missile frigate, making full use of drone technology on a small hull. The Romulans receive K5R frigates from the Klingons. The Tholians launch their heavy cruiser, and repair ship. The Hydrans field a repair pallet, and the "Lord Marshal" command cruiser. The WYN star cluster's gain of an Orion shipyard (in exchange for a "safe" port for the pirates) allows for their fielding of WYN Orion light cruisers, and WYN Orion light raiders. The Interstellar Concordium (ISC), after witnessing the Gorns and Romulans at battle, withdraw undetected, and immediately begin the construction of a defensive fleet. The ISC has evolved into a singularly pacifistic society, having found war to be very unprofitable. Their first encounter with other warp-powered races at war has left a scar on the ISC psyche. They assume that the development of warp-power will lead all races to a higher understanding based on the realization that there are enough worlds for everyone. The "outworlders" are considered to be dangerously violent and not entirely sane. The building of a fleet is a psycho- logical burden on the ISC, but they feel that their neighbors cannot be reasoned with. Their tactics are developed in battle simulators before the fleet is completed, resulting in an integral tactical doctrine and the lack of anachronistic ships, such as the Romulan warbird. The ISC launch police ships, frigates, destroyers, light cruisers, heavy cruisers, survey cruisers, scouts, tugs, repair pods, and troop transport pods [HCE, SotF, SFB]. The Battle of Marinus II reportedly occurs during this period, a test of the new Romulan War Eagle's capabilities. The War Eagle decloaks with Bird of Prey vessels and, by itself, opens fire with its mauler weapon on both the U.S.S. "Tiger" and the U.S.S. "Shaitan." Both vessels are instantly destroyed before firing a single shot. Their two accompanying cargo drones are destroyed by two Romulan patrol vessels. The War Eagle is a unique design merging Klingon warp drive units with the older Bird of Prey design, yielding an approximate speed of warp 9.3 (through 2 Romulan and 2 Klingon nacelles). Regardless, only 6 ships of this class will be produced [GEC V9N5]. After nearly 2 months of routine patrol along the Romulan Neutral Zone, Captain Kirk and Spock aid Commander Thea in restoring First History by journeying back to 2097 aboard the "T'Favaron" using the light speed breakaway factor. The Romulans, having experimented with time travel, have caused massive damage to their own history and nearly destroy the U.F.P. [TOS #24]. The asteroid/ship "Yonada" reaches its destination, New Fabrina (UFC 376082 III) [FW, STM]. stardates 7513.5-7521.6 An antimatter terrorist bomb detonated in New Athens on Alpha Centauri IV causes havoc and the "Enterprise" arrives to assist. Nearly 2 weeks later the U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-1707) arrives to relieve the "Enterprise" and assume her central role in the relief operations while the "Enterprise" undergoes several weeks' repairs at Starbase 7 [TOS #28]. The U.S.S. "Star Empire" (NCC-2116) prototype "Federation (II)" class dreadnought is destroyed following its theft by terrorists: the Admiral Rittenhouse Scandal. The destroyer "Pompey" (NCC-506) commanded by Captain Roy Nash, "Potemkin" (NCC-1711) commanded by Captain Sukaru Tutakai, "Lincoln," and "Hornet" (NCC-1714) commanded by Captain Stephen Leedson participate in the battle. Lt. Piper is awarded the Medal of Honor and promoted to Lt. Commander. The "Enterprise" crew take shore leave on Earth [TOS #29]. stardate 4720.2 A couple weeks after the Rittenhouse Scandal, Lt. Commander Piper is given captaincy of the S.S. "Banana Republic" (MKT 1187) construction tug. The theft of the experimental transwarp drive leads the "Enterprise" into a desperate battle for the revolutionary new star drive. The "Enterprise" is assisted by the heavy cruisers "Yorktown" (NCC-1704) commanded by Captain Jarboe, "Hood" (NCC-1707) commanded by Commodore Lyle Craig, "Exeter" (NCC-1706) commanded by Captain Andreoni, and the destroyer "Majestic" commanded by Captain Long. Starbase 4 accommodates the "Enterprise" afterwards [TOS #31]. stardate 3223.1 At Starbase 10, the "Enterprise" participates in the first Great Starship Race and destroys the Romulan warship "Red Talon" under the command of Commander Valdus Ionis Zorokove intent on destroying Gullrey, the host world. The race, from Starbase 16 to Gullrey, is won by the "New Pride of Baltimore," commanded by Miles Glover X. The "Enterprise," structurally damaged from high-warp pursuit, is scheduled for major repair and drydocking at Starbase 16 for at least two months [TOS #67]. The "Enterprise" is assigned to test new warp-powered shield technology. While participating in war games near Izell with the starships "Farragut" (NCC-1702) commanded by Captain Philips and "Exeter" (NCC-1706) commanded by Captain Douglas Newman, a cosmic string interaction isolates the "Enterprise" from a drastic historical change implemented by the Clan Ru race of dinosauroids. Following Star Fleet Catastrophic Response Code, Section A, the "Enterprise" reports back to Earth only to find Humanity's homeworld devoid of intelligent life: a world where Humanity never evolved. Unable to avert conflict with the surviving Klingon and Romulan (RomuluSngan) empires, the ship is destroyed in orbit of the Time Planet. Captain Kirk and his surviving landing party on the surface journey back in time over 64 million years and restore the timeline and the "Enterprise." The Clan Ru request permission to join the U.F.P. and the "Enterprise" rendezvous with the Ru vessel at Starbase 10. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Louise LaCerra (Paleontology and Zoology Specialist), and 4 unspecified Security personnel [TOS #75]. stardates 5302.1-5321.12 The "Enterprise" responds to a distress call from the merchant ship "Selessan" adrift near the Belennii star system. Dr. McCoy briefly loses his memory when confronted by a Raven-like species of invaders. The "Enterprise" sustains battle damage and proceeds to Wagner Post escorted by the U.S.S. "Lexington" (NCC-1703) commanded by Commodore Robert Wesley. "Enterprise" fatalities: Hoffman, Russell, Wallace, Clare (Paramedics), Archer, Rivera (Security), Juan Cruz (Security Chief), Prusinowski (Shuttle Pilot), Ellison, Takeoka, Benson [TOS #34]. The "Enterprise" and a Klingon warship "Fire Blossom," commanded by Captain Kaden vestai-Oparai, send diplomatic parties to the dilithium-rich planet Direidi [TOS #36]. Over a week is spent by the "Enterprise" studying Beta Castelli prior to the star's death and the destruction of the rest of Zirgosian space. The Sackers are responsible for creating a hole in the universe through which a neighboring universe is leaking. A baryon reverter is recovered by the "Enterprise" and employed to patch the warp. "Enterprise" fatalities: Hrolfson, Ching, Franklin (Security) [TOS #41]. September [reference stardate 2/1109] The U.S.S. "Nimitz" (NCC-4439) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. The "Ournal" class (S-1) Type D spacedock is authorized. This immense station class housing 101,145 personnel will be employed for research, as a shipyard, and as a Federation administration hub. By the 24th Century, this design will be the model for the standard deep space starbase facility, known as the Nexus Spacedock or "Ournal (II)" class. The spacedock positioned in Earth orbit will be known as Starbase 1 at least by the 2280s, possibly replacing the Star Fleet Headquarters facility located in the astrographic center of U.F.P. space. Five different configurations will mold each base's function: drydock, diplomatic, monitor/sensor, supply, and cultural development. Starbase 79 will be catagorized as a general purpose starbase, incorporating all 6 standard sections. Spacedocks of this class can house 817 shuttlecraft, shelter 38 heavy cruisers, and be armed with up to 80 standard phaser emplacements, 20 megaphasers, and 8 photon torpedo bays [JRM2, Inet1, S79]. The "Enterprise" is assigned to carry a delegation of 60 prize-nominated scientists to the Nobel and Z. Magnees Prize ceremonies on Memory Prime [TOS #42]. Emergency rations in the form of emu-strips (vacuum-sealed and preserved by irradiation) are stored aboard an old cargo tug (BTR 23), which in 6 years will be served to Nova as cat food by Dr. McCoy [TOS #92]. The Talin IV disaster results in the "Enterprise" Five to be demoted or forced to resign from Star Fleet when Talin IV ("Kirk's World") commits nuclear suicide seemingly after a drastic violation of the Prime Directive. The warp engines of the "Enterprise" are a wreck after a premature activation within the planet's gravity well. The ship is fitted with new nacelles meant for the "Intrepid II" (NCC-1730, later "Bunker Hill") delivered from Earth by the "Exeter" (NCC-1706) to Starbase 29. Ensign Spock organizes the Talin Relief Operation and investigation reveals the disaster to have been caused by an alien hive intelligence. After 4 months, the Star Fleet officers' ranks are restored and the "Enterprise" is free to complete her 5-year mission [GN 7]. stardate 4925.2 A duplicate Dr. Aaron Brown nearly succeeds in carrying out Dr. Roger Korby's dream of an android populated U.F.P. when the "Hood" (NCC-1707), commanded by Captain Joaquin Martinez, beams the android aboard from Exo III. The "Enterprise" journeys from T'ufo to Tranquility 7 and before long both starships are in the hands of android duplicates and face Romulans. The U.S.S. "Potemkin" (NCC-1711), commanded by Captain Ascher, assists [TOS #45]. stardate 5258.7 Following a routine survey of Alpha Octavius IV, Captain Kirk is lost on the planet. The "Enterprise" is called away to defend a mining colony in the Beta Cabrini system. Commander Spock confronts Acquisitor Hamesaad Dreem and Captain Kirk is recovered [TOS #56]. 13 September [reference stardate 2/1109.13] The second Romulan/Klingon treaty is signed. The Romulans gain bases coreward of the Triangle. The Klingons gain a much-desired, mineral-rich planet in the Triangle itself. Both sides feel they have come out ahead [FASA]. stardates 6118.2-6119.2 After a general overhaul at Starbase 12 and a protracted series of war games with small Star Fleet vessels, the "Enterprise" smooths relationships between the planet Boaco VI and the U.F.P. Mr. Flint aids the "Enterprise" in recovering the "Sparrow," an experimental Star Fleet ship equipped with Flint's perfected cloaking device [TOS #46]. Note that many stealth features inherent in the Flint cloaking device (the ability to produce false sensor images, multiple sensor echoes, and/or contradictory recognition readings) will be incorporated into the cloaks installed on "Akyazi" (NCC-1010) group perimeter action ships in the 2280s [SotF2]. The "Enterprise" officers find themselves transported into different violent eras of Earth history when contacting Cragon V. The "Enterprise" heads for Starbase 42 after the return of the officers. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Garrovick (Security) [TOS #52]. Note that according to an alternate account, Lt. Stephen Garrovick did not perish on Cragon but will go on to serve as the First Officer of the U.S.S. "Gagarin" (NCC-630) under Captain Gralev [TOS #97]. Equipped with newly-designed sensors to detect gravitic anomalies and accompanied by Dr. Jason Crandall, the "Enterprise" returns to studying gravitational anomalies previously encountered stardate 5064.4. The ship is again displaced through space: over several million parsecs and into the middle of an interstellar war between the Hoshan and Zeator races. The anomalies are discovered to be ancient gates built by an unknown race to provide passage across the universe, and the "Enterprise" returns through one [TOS #32]. 30 September [reference stardate 2/1109.30] An abandoned Romulan planetary base is discovered on Eridam, a mining world near the Triangle, with its Romulan inhabitants wiped out by an epidemic disease known to affect Vulcans. No military information is gained, but personal diaries, children's books, works of fiction, and other non-military writings are discovered. This body of work, known as the Eridam Papers, adds much to the U.F.P.'s meager store of knowledge about the Romulans. The Vulcan connection is supported by anatomical drawings, by Romulan legends, and by children's history books. Romulan history and motivations become better understood, giving some basis for understanding what has been a 'faceless' enemy. Based on the Eridam Papers, some political thinkers speculate that negotiation may be possible with the Star Empire, though others see no hope for negotiation and press for even stronger measures to curb what conservatives have come to call the Romulan Threat. The net result is both a stronger military presence along the Neutral Zone and near the Triangle, and a push to gather as much intelligence data as possible about the Romulans in hopes of making field commanders more aware of Romulan capabilities and tactics [FASA]. October [reference stardate 2/1110] The D-18B "Gull" class destroyer enters service in the Klingon fleet [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Dreyfus" (NCC-4420) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer is refit- ted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. The "Cle Dan" class repair tender enters service. Designed to travel in the forward units of Star Fleet and give battlegroups a rapid repair capability, the "Cle Dan" tenders have warp 9 capacity and complements of 24. They are able to repair minor damage but, if parts are available, can even repair and replace warp engines. The repair tender uses two very large retractable arms to manipulate large parts into position, carries 4 work shuttles, and will usually be stationed in a "Pearl" class facility [FASA]. The Klingon W-4A "Kas Maal" ("Speedstar") class warpshuttle enters service [FASA]. In pursuit of of the pirate Auk-rex, an "Enterprise" landing party is stranded on the surface of Sanctuary. The ship later heads for Starbase 64 [TOS #61]. Departing Starbase 23 to transport personnel to Pegasus IV, the insane Professor Omen is battled by the "Enterprise," responsible for the destruction of numerous Klingon and Star Fleet vessels [TOS #64]. stardate 5419.4 On a routine archeological inventory mission in the Dulciphar star cluster, an "Enterprise" landing party on Careta IV is transformed into arachnoid aliens after passing through an ancient transporter relic built by the Kh!lict. "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Bradford Nairobi (Security) and possibly one more unamed Security specialist [TOS #65]. Following an extensive retrofit at Starbase 23, the "Enterprise" settles a power-struggle between the Susuru and an ancient Human colony on the water world Okeanos (Eris V). First Captain Kain representing the Klingon Empire launches the prototype battleship "bIQ'a' veqlarg'a'" ("Leviathan") and is defeated by the "Enterprise" in battle, along with Commissioner Moriah Wayne. The "Enterprise" undergoes repairs at Starbase 23. "Enterprise" fatalities: 25 unamed personnel, 20 of which from the Engineering division [TOS #66]. The "Enterprise" is contracted by the Dumada of the planet Rimillia (Torch-Spark system) to help spin the borderline Class L world and relieve the inhabitants of their limited habibility terminator belt. Over thirty thousand planetary impulse engines and the "Enterprise's" tractor beam yields success, despite the work of sabotage and the kidnapping of the project's engineer. The starship heads for R&R at Coleman's Planet. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Hughes (Security Officer) [TOS #77]. Captain Kirk nearly dies from a bacterial infection during a planetary survey of Theta Tau V [SNW II]. The Federation starship "Hoyle" commanded by Commodore Shirley "the Cat" Spencer, makes contact with the ancient ship "Stephen Hawking," commanded by Captain Leander Cortes. The "Enterprise" makes contact with the relativistically-boosted crew from the early 21st Century and arranges to settle them on the Merope IV colony. A planetary neural net biomass threatens the colony until Commander Spock negotiates with the entity [TOS #88]. Admiral Jose Mendez releases Fleet Captain Garth from rehabilitation, deeming him fit for duty. Garth is assigned to the "Enterprise," with Captain Kirk and Dr. McCoy as his watchdogs, on a mission back to Antos IV to repair the sociological damage his deranged condition inflicted on the populance. Using trickery, rebel Antosians (opposing the proposition that future Antosians abandon their shape-shifting abilities on their journey to join the interstellar community) are maneuvered into exile on the remote island Acra, but not without bloodshed. Captain Garth is requested, and granted by Mendez, the position of Federation Ambassador to Antos IV [TOS #99]. Note that by the 2370s, Antos IV will not only be a U.F.P. member, but the inhabitants no longer capable of shape-shifting (unless surgically treated) [TWF, GN 45]. stardates 7003.4-7008.4 Lt. Ingrit Tomson is promoted to Security Chief of the "Enterprise." 4.7 months after the "Enterprise's" last shore leave, the planet Aritani is defended from Romulan pirate attacks and Spock's mind is injured. The "Enterprise" delivers delegates to an emergency U.F.P. Council meeting on Vulcan and is replaced by the "Fidelity" patrol cutter as a watchdog on Aritani then heads for Starbase 2 for shore leave. "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Rachel Lanz, Giorgo Mikahlis (Engineers) [TOS #27]. Non-corporeal 'demons' released from Beekman's Planet invade the planet Vulcan after the "Enterprise's" transport of Hydrillan researchers. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Mohammed al-Baslama (Security Officer), Ensign Sanghoon Cho (Engineer), Ensign Teresa Liu [TOS #30]. 31 October Illegal bio-warfare virus experiments backed by Admiral Mendez are discovered on Tanis by the "Enterprise." Admiral Quince Waverleigh is assassinated. The "Enterprise" heads for Starbase 13 for shore leave [TOS #37]. November [reference stardate 2/1111] The U.S.S. "Larson" (NCC-4300) and "Bradley" (NCC-4388) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration. The U.S.S. "Corregidor" (NCC-4331) "Larson" class destroyer is sold to a private sec- tor. The U.S.S. "Foch" (NCC-4427) "Larson" class destroyer is destroyed [FASA]. A couple months after the "Enterprise's" initial discovery of the interstellar gate, she encounters the U.S.S. "Cochise" (NCC-530) commanded by Captain Jeremiah Chandler, invaded by an entity from the gate system. The secrets of the interstellar gate system and the final nexus are unravelled by the "Enterprise" after voyaging into another universe [TOS #43]. The "Enterprise" is dispatched to Chyrellka to settle a planetary dispute. Commander Spock and Dr. McCoy are taken hostage and unravel a plot by Benjamin Finney to destroy Captain Kirk [TOS #55]. stardate 9250.0 The experimental T'pask-Sivek-B't'kr-K't'lk Elective Mass Inversion Drive is installed aboard the "Enterprise" at Starbase 18, with her present mission assumed by the U.S.S. "Henrietta Leavitt." The "Enterprise" engages Klingon warships. The drive, however, is a failure when it is discovered to cause stars to nova and causes havoc with the crews' minds. The ship docks at the San Francisco Orbital Complex after the test cruise [TOS #13]. The Ornae of 1212 Muscae IV (Flyspeck) are contacted by the "Enterprise" and Captain Kirk is missing on the planet. Dr. McCoy finds himself in command of the starship and confronted by the Klingon warship "Ekkava" (KL 818) commanded by Commander Kaiev. Certain elements of this adventure will later be incorporated into the "Kobayashi Alternative" cadet perform- ance evaluation exercise at Star Fleet Academy. In the 24th Century, Ensign Mark Stewart will pick up an 'abetter' organism on a later survey to 1212 Muscae IV [TOS #50, KA, GN 15]. 07 November The U.S.S. "Wasp" (NCC-1721) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Cosmadyne Corporation, Houston, Earth for upgrade to the "Achernar" configuration [HCE]. Ensign Lao Zhiming is assigned to the "Enterprise" [TOS #71]. November (stardate 7190) The U.S.S. "Constitution" (NCC-1700) confronts a new Klingon prototype "K't'inga" ("Great Powerful Conqueror," KL 99634) class heavy battlecruiser near Gamma Canaris. Having sustained considerable hull and bulkhead damage from the engagement, the "Constitution" is drydocked at Starbase 27. This delay in resuming its mission will prevent her from serving as the new heavy cruiser class lead vessel: the initially-proposed "Constitution (II)" class [FSF, FRS]. This year, production begins on the "B'Rel" class Bird of Prey scout ship/ attack frigate. The most successful design of vessel in Klingon history, which will spawn at least 19 subtypes, the "B'Rel" class is built from the start to fill a variety of roles. As a special operations ship, she would use her cloak to penetrate the Federation border and attack lightly defended targets such as sensor outposts, communications relays and cargo craft, creating confusion in advance of a Klingon fleet attack. The "B'Rel" is also a natural scout ship, ideal for locating and tracking Federation and Romulan fleets from under cloak. During the long period of tensions between the U.F.P. and the Klingon Empire, many "B'Rel" class vessels will operate as raiders, cruising deep inside Federation space to pick off occassional lone vessels or outposts [Inet11]. After extensive evaluation the high-power Shasta phaser system at the aft, secondary hull emplacement on the "Coronado" class through-deck cruisers prove ineffectual and are replaced with standard RIN-series twin banks [SotF]. [reference stardate 2/11] Star Fleet's standardized docking port system, designed by the Chiokis Starship Construction Corporation, is introduced [MSGE]. The Type 5 V-6 "S'ten Vastam" ("Gallant Wing") class cruiser enters service in the Romulan fleet. Combat efficiency is improved with its more powerful disruptors, more efficient shields, and stronger superstructure. All Type 1s are recalled for refitting to the Type 5 configuration [FASA]. 17 November The "Ibadan" (NCC-8751) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. The Duotronic II series computer is developed by Dr. Richard Daystrom, incorporating many features of the failed M-5 multitronic unit. By 2294, the Daystrom Institute will possess a vast database utilizing an M-9 computer with positronic circuitry [FSF, TOS #76]. The Division takes place among the Bekeem people [TNG #14]. In an alternate timeline, Captain Spock of the "Enterprise" rescues the former Captain Kirk, stranded on Earth in the 1950s via the Guardian of Forever. Kirk, having been abducted over a year ago by Kor and subjected to the Klingon mind sifter, recovers his sanity at Starbase 11 [ON 2]. December [reference stardate 2/1112] The U.S.S. "Perry" (NCC-4403) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. Captain Roger Lake of the "Chesapeake" class cruiser "Peleliu" participates in a battle [TOS #94]. The Mark IV "Tyrannis" class research cruiser is commissioned. The IV will prove to be the last variant of this venerable cruiser, outpowered by many other vessels, though extremely well armed and shielded. The under-powered nature will force its withdraw from front-line research. Most older "Tyrannis" vessels will be converted to the Mark IV within a year, and shortly after will be assigned to research escort missions in multi-ship projects along the coreward and spinward expansions [Inet7]. Around this time, the "Enterprise" returns to the Amusement Park Planet in the Omicron Delta region again for shore leave. Yeoman Moskowitz returns to starship duty, replacing her trans-droid duplicate [SNW]. 2265, 01 January (stardates 5960.2-6100.0) With the Klingon Empire facing famine, Agricultural Specialist Jean Czerny is captured by Commander Kang, commanding the "Klolode II" ("Destruction II") and taken deep into Klingon space. Encountering the Klingon battlecruisers "Kahless" ("The Merciless One," KL 08405) commanded by Commander Ekthorn and "Tor'stog" ("Deviser," KL 73796) commanded by Captain Koloth, she is released into the "Enterprise's" custody at Deep Space Station K-7 [TOS #26]. stardates 7004.1-7004.2 Under top secret orders from Star Fleet Command, the "Enterprise" evaluates the Paragon Colony's request to join the U.F.P. on the planet Sycorax. The colony is strongly supportive of genetic engineering, making membership a questionable issue. Complicating matters is the presence of Captain Koloth, ordered to bring the colony into the Empire. The Klingons destroy the colony's primary deflector array. Kirk uses the deflectors of the shuttlecraft "Columbus 2" to patch the breach in the dome, while Dr. McCoy has the colony replicate Cordrazine which is used to accelerate the organic field's regeneration, saving the colony. In orbit, Captain Koloth battles the "Enterprise" and Commander Spock employs an unusual tactic with the ship's phasers to blind the Klingon warship, forcing their retreat. Gary Seven appears and offers his opinion that the Paragon Colony should not join the Federation. After much consideration, Captain Kirk agrees and recommends to the U.F.P. that the colony be placed under quarantine, but under Star Fleet protection [GN 44, GN 46]. [reference stardate 2/12] In the Romulan Empire, the Type 1 V-7 "Aye Mosaram" ("Whitewind") class cruiser, the Type 2 V-11 "Vas'kalabam" ("Stormbird") class cruiser, and the Type 14 J-3 "Ustalam Stelas" ("Starlifter") class freighter all enter service this year [FASA]. January [reference stardate 2/1201] The U.S.S. "Lutzen" (NCC-4346) and "Tiberius" (NCC-4363) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. Construction on the Epsilon series listening outposts along the disputed border of the Klingon Empire continues. Epsilon outposts one, two, and three are completed and fully operational. These outpost stations will number nine by 2268 [STM, FSF]. The refitting of the 4 "Asia" class cruisers is completed. The experience gained from the reconstruction will prove useful when the refit program for the "Constitution" class begins in a few years. However, because even reconstructed ships cannot compete with newer designs, the "Asia" class ships will be decommissioned during the next two decades [Inet2, Inet3]. As a result of the Organian Peace Treaty and various other factors, many perimeter action ships of the "Kiaga" (NCC-820) and "Agilis" (NCC-855) classes are cycled in and out of the Star Fleet Reserve Force [SotF2]. [Y 161] The Romulans adapt the warbird to warp technology with the conversion to the "War Eagle" class, fielding the ships over the next few years. Q-Ships are launched, both large and small and the Romulans also acquire freighters. The Kzinti field the first non-Hydran fighters, one on each vessel in the fleet as soon as possible. The attack shuttle (AS) is a poor fighter design, unlike the Hydran fighters which rely on energy weapons, the AS fighter is a drone platform and ammunition is quickly exhausted aboard ship. The LDR acquires Hydran gatling phaser technology. Kosnett and the U.S.S. "Kongo" (NCC-1710) are active on the Klingon border. The "Kongo" is sabotaged while on a special mission and attacked by a Klingon battlecruiser. Kosnett and the "Kongo" survive to rescue Federation hostages from the Klingons. Kzinti drone frigates launch a series of harassment attacks on Klingon forces. In one case, a Klingon squadron intercepts and destroys two of these frigates [SFB]. The "Benares" Class 3 'jumpship' and the "Kadiri" class scoop small craft are removed from "Coronado" class through-deck cruisers [SotF]. The remaining "Bering" (NCC-G500) class automated tanker drones are assigned to the Ready Reserve Force of the Strategic Spacelift Command during this period [GEC V9N4]. Guinan's people, the El-Aurians or Listeners, encounter the Borg. Her people are destroyed. The few survivors scatter throughout the galaxy. Dr. Tolian Soran and Guinan escape aboard the S.S. "Lakul" (NFT-7793), a "Whorfin" class vessel which will reach Earth in 2293. The "Robert Fox" (NFT-1327) and other refugee ships will not be as successful. The Nexus ribbon will destroy the "Lakul" and only 47 refugees will be rescued--by the "Excelsior" class starship "Enterprise" [TNG 142, ST VII]. January [reference stardate 2/1201] The Denebian Swan of Merit Award is originated by the Planetary Government of Deneb IV. It will be awarded to individuals who have displayed valor in the service of the planet Deneb or its citizens in the course of U.F.P. duties [FASA]. The Klingon D-10C, featuring newer engines than the D-10B, is taken out for maneuver trials [FASA]. The D-11D class destroyers enter service in the Klingon fleet [FASA]. The D-2A "V'kar Zadan" ("Stingtongue") class destroyer enters service in the Klingon fleet. One of the first Klingon destroyers designed with photon torpedo technology, the D-2 has warp 8 capacity, and a complement of 220 [FASA, GEC V2N3]. February [reference stardate 2/1202] The U.S.S. "Thelenth" (NCC-4305), "Xerxes" (NCC-4340), "Pendragon" (NCC-4361), "Lafayette" (NCC-4397), "Lee" (NCC-4415), and "Rorkes Drift" (NCC-4422) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration. The U.S.S. "Agincourt" (NCC-4314) "Larson" class destroyer is sold to a private sector. The U.S.S. "Timoshenko" (NCC-4459) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. 10 February The U.S.S. "Hornet" (NCC-1714) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, Singapore Yards, Earth for refitting to "Achernar" specs [HCE]. 14 February The U.S.S. "Wasp" (NCC-1721) heavy cruiser is relaunched as an "Achernar" class starship [HCE]. The U.S.S. "Kreiger" (NCC-1726) discovers a derelict free trader close to the Beta Lyrae system, the space between her inner and outer hulls packed tight with the desiccated bodies of Udarian maggots, every chamber and hold of the ship knee-deep in them, even the engines clogged [TOS #71]. February [reference stardate 2/1202] The Klingon Kinza D'elma naval base is complete. The base is built in territory acquired under the Organian Treaty [FASA]. The Mark I "Lenthal" class destroyer enters service with warp 9 capacity and a complement of 160 [FASA]. The D-20C "Death Rite" class cruiser enters service in the Klingon Empire. This ship's improvement on the D-20A is more maneuverability and more power, as well as a more efficient shielding system and stronger superstructure [FASA]. The K-24 "Kom Ka'des" ("Winner") class escort enters service in the Klingon fleet [FASA]. All Klingon K-15A scouts are refitted to K-15Ds [FASA]. stardate 6251.1 In the Crossroad Nebula, the "Enterprise" encounters the "Nautilus," an ancient "Constitution" class starship from 2548 crewed by freedom fighters of the Consilium, seeking telepathic savants on Tau Lyra III. Captain Varos and Domina Germaine McKennon of the Star Fleet interceptor "Savasci" arrive from the same era to claim the renegades after exterminating all life on Tau Lyra III. Captain Kirk rescues kidnapped Yoons of Lyra and secretly seeds them on a planet in the Brigadoon system, to aid the rebel- lion. Remaining Yoons, under the Consilium's control, mind-wipe the crew of the "Enterprise" and edit all logs prior to returning to their own time [TOS #71]. stardate 6205.7 The U.F.P. encounters the Tomarii when the "Enterprise" becomes the victim of sabotage. Her hulls are separated and towed to Starbase 12 where the ship is refitted with new systems. Commander Spock goes undercover and fabricates the legend of Black Fire after his staged court martial. The new Star Fleet uniforms are tried out aboard the "Enterprise," and naturally-occuring trilithium crystals are discovered. The "Enterprise" sustains battle damage from Tomarii and Romulan warships near the Neutral Zone and proceeds back to Sol for major refitting--and for the incorporation of new engineering elements discovered by Spock aboard the Romulan vessel "Moonhawk" [TOS #8]. stardate 7206.15 Fleet Admiral Heihachiro Nogura, Chief of Staff, prepares a special report on a new program of fleet rejuvenation. The act is justified by the "Constitution" class approaching their duration limit, concern regarding the Klingon Empire's new "K't'inga" class warships, and new technological developments applicable for incorporation into the fleet. The Military Staff Committee hammers out three major changes in policy. Firstly, that the Dreadnought Series is to be sent back into the research and develop- ment phase to incorporate the new state-of-the-art technology into its design. Secondly, that the "Constitution" class will be refitted and rejuvenated with all the new technology applicable to them, forming almost entirely new ships capable of functioning for another 22 years. And third, the Epsilon series listening posts along the Klingon border are to be given top bill, accelerating the completion of all 9 outposts by two years [FSF]. Known as the Starship-refitting Program of Stardate 7400, many new ships will follow the refitted "Constitution" ("Enterprise") class' upgrading. Many new classes will be introduced. Starships either built or refitted to "new technology" standards will at times be designated Class I-B star- ships (if of the Class I Ship of the Line designation). This new breed of vessels will possess subspace radio capable of transmitting at warp factor 20.3 (an incredible 8,365 times lightspeed). A byproduct of this new technology is probably the speed of helm shift versus phaser refocus being the basic determining factor of battle tactics [LOR, SFD, DSN #16]. The increase in subspace radio transmission speed, as well as the development of linear warp drive technology, inevitably will lead to the introduction of a new warp scale. Used concurrently with the traditional scale of warp factors, the new table expresses identical values (relative to multiples of lightspeed) up through warp 9. Above warp 9 an asymptotic slope limits the factors to decimals under 10 (infinity). Beginning in the early 24th Century, both scales will be phased-out, replaced by another asymptotic table with warp factors relative to lightspeed based on the warp factor number raised to 3.33 [GN 38, JRM, NTM]. By using factory-sized warp facilities the Federation will be able to fabricate miniscule portions of quasar olivium at huge costs. Quasar olivium, named after the scientist Shultz Oliver who first theorized that the material existed, is in a constant state of quantum flux and should not exist according to all rules of physics [TOS #90]. A bottle of Dom Perignon of this year's vintage will be used to christen the "Excelsior" class U.S.S. "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-B) in 2293 [ST VII]. The Ghonta join the U.F.P. this year [Inet3]. March (stardate 6987.31) The five-year voyage of the U.S.S. "Enterprise" finally ends. Over the next six months: Captain James Kirk is promoted three grades to Rear Admiral and assigned to Star Fleet Headquarters, Terra, as Chief of Star Fleet Operations. He will become romantically involved with Vice Admiral Lori Ciana (one of two transporter fatalities in 2267), and will live together for a year. Commander Spock and Dr. Leonard McCoy resign their Star Fleet commissions. Lt. Commander Montgomery Scott is promoted to Commander and supervises the work on the new linear warp drive engines and the fleet rejuvenation program. Spock bonds with T'Sura. McCoy journeys to Yonada, and meets Dr. Keridwen Llewellyn. He will live with Nurse Lyra Mayer up until being recalled by Star Fleet's reserve activation clause on stardate 7412.1 in 2267. Sulu will become a test pilot at the White Sands Flight Center. Chekov will attend Star Fleet Security Academy in Annapolis (and major in Klingon weaponry). Lt. Nyota Uhura will teach special communications classes at the Academy. Nurse Christine Chapel will return to medical school for a joint M.D./Ph.D. in xenophysiology. Dr. M'Benga will work as a patho- logist at Stanford Medical Center. Lt. Kyle will be stationed at the Tasmanian transporter platform. Yeoman Rand will take up communications and be stationed at the Iceland Array. Total "Enterprise" fatalities for the 5-year mission: 94, according to Admiral Kirk [ST-TMP, FSF, EOM, GN 5, TCT #1, TOS #70, TOS #1]. Daniel Paris (grandfather of Owen and Cole Paris) returns to Earth after distinguishing himself aboard the "Potemkin" (NCC-1711) and "Excalibur" (NCC-1705). He will be asked to assist Chief of Star Fleet Operations Admiral Kirk. In his later years, Admiral Daniel Paris will have a plaque at Star Fleet Headquarters indicating a reputation for earned wisdom and courage unmatched by any of his peers [S #2]. In an alternate(?) timeline, Christine Chapel leaves Star Fleet and enters the Institute of Xenobiology. Her research into nanosurgery of the central nervous system will lead to discoveries in artifically augmenting psionic receptors. In time she will found the Starfield Corporation which will inevitably save the Federation from a future plague--at the cost of freedom [TOS #71]. Captain Androvar Drake, returning from a 5-year mission within 6 months of Kirk, is also promoted to the admiralty. Drake will serve two and a half years as Deputy Chief in the Security Forces [GN 20]. 10 March The U.S.S. "Wasp" (NCC-1721) "Achernar" class heavy cruiser is recommis- sioned [HCE]. [reference stardate 2/1203] The Mark I "Ranger" class scout enters service with warp 9 capacity and a crew of 73. The U.S.S. "Eisenhower" (NCC-4441) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark VI configuration. The U.S.S. "Berlin" (NCC-2731) "Loknar" class frigate is destroyed [FASA]. 16 March The U.S.S. "Sol" (NCC-1733) "Achernar" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. The Klingon D-7R "K't'rika" ("Bringer Of Agony") class cruiser enters service in the Klingon fleet. It is another attempt by the Klingons to make use of the Romulan plasma weapons, this time incorporated into the improved hull with the photon torpedo bays removed [FASA]. The "Tikopai" class is originally intended to be put into production as the "Enterprise" class. Star Fleet however eventually decides on a more sophisticated design for the earlier ships and the "Tikopai" class will emerge some 7 years later [SotF]. 21 March Project 123A's prototype airdock is rapidly completed and attached to Solaris' Orbital Maintenance Facility where it begins testing. At the Thelka IV Solaris shipyard, the U.S.S. "Bennington" (NCC-1978) tests the airdock of the "Pon Lohr" and a near-fatal accident results [GEC V7N6]. April [reference stardate 2/1204] The U.S.S. "Murat" (NCC-4398) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. 19 April The first six ships to eventually comprise the "Enterprise" class are authorized for modernization [SotF]. May [reference stardate 2/1205] The U.S.S. "Montgomery" (NCC-4438) "Larson" class destroyer is destroyed [FASA]. 17 May The U.S.S. "Hornet" (NCC-1714) heavy cruiser is relaunched as an "Achernar" class starship [HCE]. May [reference stardate 2/1205] The completed Klingon D-10C "Riskadh" class cruisers are outfitted with newly-created disruptors, photon torpedo and shield systems, replacing the original equipment with upgraded systems [FASA]. Construction of the "Maya" (SFDD-400) D-46/Type IV dry dock facility is authorized for construction. At least 34 of the 92 proposed dry docks will be built (SFDD-400-SFDD-491), replacing the aging Type I facilities. These "Maya" series docks are extensive modular facilities allowing their frames to be expanded to include even space stations, with 4 shuttlecraft bays, 110 standard shuttlecraft, and a standard facility complement of 300. The first of the Type IV docks will be assigned to the refitting of the U.S.S. "Enterprise" and her future sister ships constituting the "Enterprise" class. In the early 2300s, a dozen of these "Maya" class docks ("Kirtland Burke," "Summer Lianne daVinci," "Meredith Beaton," "Valerian Lynn," "Judith V. Hill," "Crystal Singer," "Gaylynne Robinson," "Sandra Vaglienti," "Kasey Standish," "Mary Kay Skopinski," "Rena Pacini," and "Carolyn Camines") will be employed for the construc- tion of the "Galileo" (NCC-8888) class starcruisers, the latter two will be built two years into the "Galileo" class' construction schedule [FRS, JRM, GSM]. 27 May The "Fujikoras" (NCC-8752) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. 07 June The U.S.S. "Hornet" (NCC-1714) heavy cruiser is recommissioned following her upgrading [HCE]. Over the next nine months, all ground-based fabrication facilities (Sol system) begin producing components for heavy cruisers to be refitted to the new "Enterprise" class. Warp simulation testing of the new LN-64 pulsed linear warp drive nacelles is carried out at the Star Fleet Orbital Simulation Yards in orbit of Earth. Drydock Facility Number One is specially constructed to accommodate the new class one heavy cruiser to be constructed. The "Enterprise" herself, meanwhile, is tested for structural integrity while all fuels and consumables are purged [FSF]. June [reference stardate 2/1206] The U.S.S. "Palo Alto" (NCC-4408), "San Martin" (NCC-4412) and "Hindenburg" Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration. The D-2B "Stingtongue" class destroyer enters service in the Klingon fleet, with all torpedo bays mounted in the bow [FASA]. The Mark VI "Solar" class cutters enter service with crews of 28 and warp 9 capacity [FASA]. The Mark III "Lancer" class heavy fighter is introduced. 150 will be produced, not counting all refits of the Mark II design to Mark III. The Mark III has warp 8.5 (burst) capacity and is armed with 1 forward- arc phaser turret [Inet5]. By this time the Klingon D-8B's problems cannot outweigh the need for more powerful craft. Although there is some talk of continuing the class in a destroyer role, nothing ever comes of these plans [Inet7]. In the Magellanic Cloud, the Neyel Hegemony has exhausted and polluted the resources of Oghen. They subjugate a new planet named Lirillia. By 2298, the Hegemony will rule over 43 worlds [TLE #1]. July [reference stardate 2/1207] The U.S.S. "Blake" (NCC-4389) and "Marlborough" (NCC-4392) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. The Tandem 14 (SW-7) "Tai" class warp driven shuttlecraft is developed by the Taiya Design Institute of Vulcan. This design consists of a warp drive sled housing both impulse and warp engines mated to a "Taiya" dock- port craft, yielding a maximum speed of warp 4. This represents only one of many configurations and modules developed (much like the Work Bee series): the "Chisu" class light shuttle, "Fikaru" class cargo shuttle, "Manasu" class standard shuttle and "Atai" class heavy shuttle; capable of mating to: an aquatic encasement, communications, fuel, impulse, manipul- ation, micro warp, phaser, photon torpedo, research, sensor array, survey, tractor beam, and/or tow hitch modules; and/or medical, passenger, cargo, and/or light cargo pod(s) [FRS, FSF, JRM3]. April Wade is born sometime this year [DSN 462]. 01 August The file on the Auxiliary Starship Dock ("Pon Lohr") is closed [GEC V7N6]. Roger Utlilla becomes Captain Sunn's second-in-command aboard the "Rattlesnake" [TOS #90]. August [reference stardate 2/1208] The Mark I "Bader" class scout enters service with a crew of 160 and warp 9 capacity. Although classified and armed as a scout because of its military role, it is in all respects a research vessel and the only modern scout not mounting photon torpedo tubes [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Cannae" (NCC-4353) "Larson" class destroyer is sold to a pri- vate sector. The U.S.S. "Joan Of Arc" (NCC-4378), "Adolphus" (NCC-4385), and "Wellington" (NCC-4395) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. The Klingons launch their first truly mobile repair facility, the S-8A "H'ban Pav" ("Murph") class. It will later inspire the "Pearl" class mobile repair facility [FASA]. 17 August The U.S.S. "Sol" (NCC-1733) "Achernar" class heavy cruiser is commis- sioned. All remaining ships of this class will be built outside of the Sol sector [SotF, HCE, FRS]. The physical construction of the "Recovery's" shell is completed and Dr. Myron Shulman takes up residence in it. This new high-speed rescue ship will be completely automated, make intership beaming practical, and be an immense 75+ decks tall [TOS #73]. October [reference stardate 2/1210] The U.S.S. "Aguilar" (NCC-4460) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer enters service. The Mk IV "Anton" class cruisers enter service with crews of 306 and warp 8 capacity [FASA]. The "Starhawk" class heavy fighter enters service in the Romulan Empire. A very fast vessel designed to scout ahead of the fleet, attacking targets of opportunity and generally disrupting an enemy's approach to the Romulan main fleet, the "Starhawk carries only 1 or 2 crew. Ordnance consists of 4 lasers (later refit to disruptors) and 1 plasma cannon, though some are originally fitted with a missile rack. The "Starhawk" possesses warp 7.8 capacity and is capable of very high sublight speeds without time dilation effects by using the warp nacelles to produce a field strength of less than 1 Cochrane to reduce the apparent mass of the vessel [Inet5]. In the Janus Gate timeline, with the "Enterprise" in drydock for refitting, the Gorn invade the U.F.P. using a new trans-space portal system (with an enslaved Metron at its heart) to send their armies from planet to planet. The "Enterprise's" former crew are split up and sent to the front, aboard older battleships and scouts brought back into service. Joe Tormolen is assigned to the "Delphi." Sulu is given command of the frigate "Hotspur," with Chekov. The Gorn Hegemony will wipe out and enslave the Romulans in less than a year [JG #1, JG #2]. November [reference stardate 2/1211] The T-5B "Mas to gal" ("Throne Seeker") class assault ship enters service in the Klingon Empire. The U.S.S. "Xenophon" (NCC-4342) and "Inchon" (NCC-4450) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. 02 December Construction starts on the U.S.S. "Decatur" (NCC-2500) strike cruiser, the first Class One starship with LN-64 linear warp drive. The ship is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [SotF, FRS, SsD]. About this time, Spock prepares to study for Kolinahr on Vulcan. He hangs two of Zar's paintings in his room. Spock's mother notices them and inquires about the artist. Spock tells her about Zar [TOS #39]. The "Pearl" class mobile repair facility enters service to replace the "Newport News" class facility which was not capable of rapid deployment or housing larger ships. Unlike the earlier facility, the "Pearl" facility is designed to travel under its own power at warp 6 and has enough internal bay capacity to hold no fewer than two "Constitution" class heavy cruisers. An asset in forward military operations, the facilities carry complements of 220 crew and 140 passengers, with warp 8 capacity. This ability to keep ships operational was decisive during the Four Years War with the "Newport News" class facilities. The "Pearl" class also features the ability to actually manufacture almost all components needed to keep warships in repair and is normally accompanied by several freighters and 18 shuttlecraft [FASA]. Starbase Command currently administers a total of 28 starbases, 17 deep space stations, 741 outposts and monitor stations, with a total complement in the area of 800,000. Seven Star Fleet Academies distributed throughout Federation space support a permanent faculty of 14,038 and a student population of 85,397 (2260 survey). Two Star Fleet headquarters, one located in the astrographic center of Federation space and the other in the Terran city of San Francisco, together house a permanent population of 18,500 [EOM]. December [reference stardate 2/1212] The U.S.S. "Alexander" (NCC-4367), "Rommell" (NCC-4410), "Pilsudski" (NCC- 4432), "Zhukov" (NCC-4440), and "Doermann" (NCC-4452) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration. The U.S.S. "Ariannus" (NCC-2766) Mark III "Loknar" class frigate enters service. The Mark IV "Alamo" class defense outpost also enters service [FASA]. 2266, 03 January The U.S.S. "Enterprise" enters Drydock Number One in orbit of Earth and uprating begins to form the new "Enterprise" (NCC-1701) class starship [FRS, SotF, FSF, HCE]. The "Cobra" class cruisers are upgraded with photon torpedoes and phasers. The new equipment requires less interior space and the "Cobra" class receives improved sensors, more science crew, and increased laboratory space. Also upgraded are the 3 "Pelican" class heavy fleet support vessels with phaser armaments and one additional aft phaser bank, in addition to an improved warp core, duotronic computers, and uprated maneuverability and improved shield systems [Inet5]. [reference stardate 2/1301] Romulan ships begin to be equipped with true photon torpedoes [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Hideyoshi" (NCC-4381), "Port Arthur" (NCC-4433), "MacArthur" (NCC-4437), and "Deyan" (NCC-4451) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. Captain Bill Skaerbaek's wife dies from radiation shortly after his promotion to Captain of the "Brother's Keeper" [TOS #93]. [reference stardate 2/1302] The U.S.S. "Enterprise" is scheduled for overhaul that will lead to one of the most interesting conversion/modifications in recent history [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Chou" (NCC-4339) "Larson" class destroyer is sold to a private sector. The U.S.S. "Nicholas" (NCC-4429) and "Kursk" (NCC-4447) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1303] The U.S.S. "Gallipoli" (NCC-4327) and "Thermoplae" (NCC-4351) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration. The U.S.S. "Tenochtitian" (NCC-4384) "Larson" class destroyer is placed on inactive status [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1304] The U.S.S. "Liegnitz" (NCC-4376) "Larson" class destroyer is placed on inactive status. The U.S.S. "Nhat-Le" (NCC-4391) and "Hastings" (NCC- 4404) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI con- figuration [FASA]. A skeleton crew separates the primary hull/saucer section from the "Enterprise" and grounds it in the San Francisco Navy Yard on Earth--a revolutionary new starship construction technique begins. During this drastic upgrade, the bridge module is removed and replaced. The original bridge will, in time, be used on the U.S.S. "Yorktown" (NCC-1704) when that starship is decommissioned--complete with the "Enterprise's" dedication plaque [TOS #54, GN 21]. [reference stardate 2/13] Star Fleet accepts a main gangway design from the Chiokis Starship Construction Corporation [FASA]. James Abelmare of Terra enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. In the Romulan Empire, the Type 1 I-7 "Vespin" class freighter enters service. Used on short notice as a troop transport, the I-7 can beam down 242 soldiers every two minutes and the entire contingent in less than 30 minutes [FASA]. All Type 1 V-6 "Gallant Wing" cruisers in the Romulan fleet have been refitted to the Type 5 configuration [FASA]. February [reference stardate 2/1305] The U.S.S. "Frederick" (NCC-4371) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer is re- fitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. The "Gagarin" (NCC-630) class research vessel is authorized for con- struction. The ship will have warp 8 capacity, a crew of 111, and 2 phaser emplacements. At least 93 ships of this group will be built (NCC- 600-NCC-692) with two additional proposed ships. This small Class II science/research platform will lead a long service life alongside her numerous offshoots and upgrades, notably the "Garneau" class survey vessel (crew of 78 and 6 phasers) and "Komarov" class superscout--all possessing the same lead ship number NCC-630--and the "Glenn" class survey vessel (crew of 220 but having a maximum warp of 6 and only 4 shuttlecraft). Later vessels in the "Gagarin" series might be later downgraded to the "Darwin" (NCC-652) class scout vessels (a matter of severing their secon- dary hulls). In the 24th Century, the "Sagan" (NCC-20000) and "Oberth" classes will be based on the same general design [JRM2, FASA, LOR, SFD, SfP, GCP, TNG 103]. The "Pershing" (NCC-G1400) class cargo drone is authorized for construc- tion. Based upon the ancient "Sherman" class and related robot ships, the "Pershing" is built to transport low priority cargo between inner U.F.P. worlds. With warp 7 capacity, each vessel is unarmed and unmanned. 100 vessels are proposed for this series (NCC-G1400-NCC-G1499) and at least the first 98 will be built. Compared to the "Sherman" series, these ships are immense, possess linear warp drive, and non-modular cargo holds [JRM3]. The U.S.S. "Niffen" (NCC-S1600) class buoy tender is authorized. This simple, cost effective class will be responsible for the service and installation of millions of buoys employed by the U.F.P. and features a single nacelle (delivering warp 8.2 capacity) anchored to a primary hull with two separate dual impulse engines for precision sublight maneuvering. With a standard ship's complement of only 215 and an ordnance of 10 phasers, 98 "Niffen" tenders are proposed and at least 96 of which (NCC-S1600-NCC-S1695) will be constructed [JRM3]. [reference stardate 2/1306] The Mark IV "Loknar" class frigates enter service with a complement of 84 and warp 8 capacity via upgraded warp drive increasing the power output and overall performance by 40% [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Titian Plain" (NCC-4455) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. The L-13A "K'el ri'anda" ("Dangerous Fat Man") class battleships enter service in the Klingon fleet. This, the first attempt by Klingon ship designers to construct a battleship, is no better in combat than some of the existing cruisers and frigates. The battleship carries a complement of 1,048 crewmembers and 392 troops with warp 6 capacity [FASA]. The Klingon K-6C class gunboats enter service. This "Administrator" class ship has more maneuverability, better than double the firepower, 50% more efficient shields, and its superstructure is capable of taking twice as much damage than her predecessor K-6A class vessel [FASA]. 13 February (stardate 7912.04) New Star Fleet uniforms are issued. Class B duty uniform colors now represent rank groupings: pale blue gray for senior officers' ranks, beige for junior officers' ranks, and brown for non-commissioned rat- ings. This color scheme is effective only for Class B uniforms. Class C and D uniform colors vary, while the color scheme of Class A dress uniforms becomes a gray green/white combination with the return of epaulet shoulder bars. Background colors on insignia and epaulets now reflect Star Fleet corps attachment and are greatly diversified. In addition, all uniforms outside of specific worksuit classes feature perscan biomonitor "buckle" emplacements. These new uniforms are materialized directly on the wearer while standing in a combination sonic shower/clothing fabricator. The Erati CMA (Clothing Materialization Apparatus) is installed aboard all new fleet vessels and shore establishments [FRS, ST-TMP]. [reference stardate 2/1307] The D-10D class cruiser enters service in the Klingon fleet with the simultaneous commissioning of 23 ships, the largest number of new ships to be commissioned at one time in known space [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1308] The K-4B class gunboat enters service in the Klingon fleet [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Collinswill" (NCC-4449) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark VI configuration. The U.S.S. "Cairo" (NCC-2767) and "Coridan" (NCC-2768) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigates enter service [FASA]. 27 February The "Vancouver" (NCC-8753) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commissioned [RGP]. March [reference stardate 2/1309] The "Aaken" class freighter U.S.S. "Mundy" is found adrift near Starbase 21. The vessel's onboard life support systems are operating but there are no crewmembers aboard. The bridge area shows signs of a struggle, but nearly all computer files are lost with no recorded data to reveal what happened. The last entry in the Captain's Log, from about four months earlier, makes no mention of any emergency or possible danger. When the cargo hold is breached, it is found to contain millions of live tribbles, living on the food produced by a synthesizer that had somehow been left on. The "Tribble Ship," as it came to be called, is taken into Starbase 21 where it is learned that it had been stolen two years earlier [FASA]. The "Angueira" (NCC-6100?) class hospital ship is authorized. One of the first new ship classes based upon the "Gagarin" class, this ship has warp 8 capacity, a complement of 122, and minimal armament (2 phasers). A total of 97 vessels will makeup this class (NCC-6100-NCC-6196?) of mobile medical facilities designed to provide medical support and emergency care throughout the U.F.P. One ship of this class lost in the line of duty, the U.S.S. "Kidder" (NCC-6183?) will have a residence hull at Star Fleet Academy (Third Fleet) named in her honor [JRM2, SASH]. The U.S.S. "Tsushima" (NCC-4434) "Larson" class destroyer is destroyed. The U.S.S. "Stalingrad" (NCC-4461) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer enters service [FASA]. The Klingon K-23B destroyer models are given a general recall for refit- ting [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1310] The U.S.S. "Dewey" (NCC-4414) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark VI configuration. The U.S.S. "Irilia" (NCC-2760) Mark II "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark IV configuration [FASA]. 19 March Admiral Kirk and Dr. Leonard McCoy visit Christopher's Landing on Titan. Kirk decides to write a letter to a future "Enterprise" captain [GN 18]. [reference stardate 2/1311] The U.S.S. "Oyama" (NCC-4431) and "Richtofen" (NCC-4436) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1312] The U.S.S. "Breitenfeld" (NCC-4387) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark VI configuration. The U.S.S. "Moscow" (NCC-2718), "Halk" (NCC-2742), "London" (NCC-2749), "Rhea" (NCC-2753), and "Rio De Janiero" (NCC-2757) Mark II "Loknar" class frigates are refitted to the Mark IV configuration. The U.S.S. "Cygnia Minor" (NCC-2769) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate enters service [FASA]. The Klingons acquire 14 Romulan plasma weapons. These weapons will be installed on the D-10F cruiser instead of the photon torpedo system [FASA]. John Bukor's 'The Space Immigrants--The Story of the Homestead Act' is published [SFC]. April The U.S.S. "Essex" (NCC-1727), while on stand down at Rigel, is the victim of sabotage by Orion pirates. Structural damage to her upper primary hull, hangar bay, and engine support pylons prevents her upgrading to "Achernar" specifications. Instead, she will be repaired, refitted with improved systems, and placed on auxiliary status--eventually to become a heavy cruiser training ship, home ported at Starbase 1 [SotF]. [reference stardate 2/1401] The U.S.S. "Jutland" (NCC-4328) and "Jauhur" (NCC-4366) Mark II "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VI configuration [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1402] The U.S.S. "Daran V" (NCC-2721), "Titan" (NCC-2752), and "Altair VI" Mark II "Loknar" class frigates are refitted to the Mark IV configuration. The U.S.S. "Drox" (NCC-2770) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate enters service [FASA]. Mixal Corodomondin's "Who's Who In The Federation, Past And Present' is published [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/14] More Romulan vessels enter service: the Type 1 M-8 "Temar Vastari" ("Nightwing") class assault ship, the Type 1 P-12 "Comilius" class cutter, the Type 4 S-9 "Talus Mosarum" ("Wind Carrier") class scout, and the Type 3 H-5 "Ras Lovah" class warpshuttle [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1403] A Klingon task force engages a Romulan task force near the Triangle. The skirmish, involving a total of eleven starships, demonstrates many flaws in the newly designed Klingon L-13 class battleship [FASA]. The Klingon D-23D class escorts enter service [FASA]. Construction begins on the "Baker" class research cruiser. Later, as her main hull nears completion, Star Fleet will decide that a destroyer is needed to supplement the "Larson" class and will redesignate her a destroyer [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Gettysburg" (NCC-4324) and "Cochise" (NCC-4345) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Marne" (NCC-4435) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer is refit- ted to the Mark VI configuration. The U.S.S. "Imbrium" (NCC-4462) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer enters service. The U.S.S. "Houston" (NCC- 2756) Mark II "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark IV configur- ation [FASA]. The Mark VII "Larson" class destroyer enters service with a newer style engine nacelle and a more powerful impulse drive system increasing the overall power output by 25%. This will extend the service life of the "Larson" class by several years [FASA]. On her maiden voyage, the "Larson" class destroyer U.S.S. "Sheridan" (NCC-4463) experiences a critical overload in her warp drive system. All backup systems fail to correct the problem. It is decided to jettison the engine pod due to an uncontrolled matter-antimatter mix but the systems used to eject the engine also fail resulting in the total destruction of the ship. Only three crew members in a shuttlecraft survive [FASA]. The Z-4C "Deathgame" defense outpost enters service in the Klingon Empire [FASA]. 20 April The old style Star Fleet uniforms are withdrawn from service, including special purpose anti-exposure and environmental suits [URM]. A Klingon L-13A battleship escorted by six D-11Ds attacks a group of Romulan ships near the Triangle. The Romulan force consists of a Type 1 V-6 ("Gallant Wing") class cruiser and three Type 7 T-2 ("Death Talon") class destroyers. The Klingon commander, confident with his new ship, presses an attack, only to find the Romulan cruiser his equal. After several exchanges of fire, the Klingon force suffers the loss of three D-11s, and the L-13 sustains serious damage. The Romulan cruiser receives moderate damage and one destroyer is eliminated. The Klingons, fearing the loss of the battleship, begin to withdraw from the battle. The Romulan commander decides to counter attack the retreating Klingons. The huge battleship disables another of the Romulan destroyers. At this point both sides disengage; the Klingon ships withdraw to Klingon space while the Romulan commander returns to the area of the battle and salvages what he can of the ships, taking in tow a disabled D-11. This skirmish proves to the Klingon Imperial Command that the L-13 needs improvements. The B model of this battleship will not be successful during its tests and will therefore not be put into production [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1404] The Mark I "Brenton" class cruisers enter service with crews of 378 and warp 8 capacity [FASA]. The Klingon K-5C class gunboats enter service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Borodino" (NCC-4307) and "Doenitz" (NCC-4444) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Karrik Al Van" (NCC-2761) Mark II "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark IV configuration [FASA]. Svonn steals the katra of Zakal from Vulcan. Dr. Llewellyn dies, sacrificing herself to destroy Zakal. Spock breaks the link with T'Sura and decides to achieve Kohlinahr. Before electing to become a candidate for Kohlinahr, Spock serves as the director of the Vulcan Academy of Sciences for eight months. Lt. Anab Saed departs to serve aboard the "Starhawk" [GN 5, EOM, TOS #73]. May [reference stardate 2/1405] The T-12 "Na ra'den" ("Carrier of Doom") class assault ship enters service in the Klingon Empire. This is the largest assault ship in the Klingon navy with the capability of putting its entire contingent of 2,400 troops, 56 light support vehicles, and 28 heavy tanks on the ground in less than 15 minutes. They have warp 8 capacity and in addition to troops carry a complement of 82 crewmembers [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Axanar" (NCC-4448) Mark II "Larson" class destroyer is re- fitted to the Mark VI configuration. The U.S.S. "Toronto" (NCC-2771) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate enters service [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1406] The Klingon K-14G class scout enters service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Choam" (NCC-4464) Mark VII "Larson" class destroyer enters service. The U.S.S. "Loknar" (NCC-2700), "Epcot" (NCC-2711), "Mjorn" (NCC-2744), and "Thefel" (NCC-2762) Mark II "Loknar" class frigates are refitted to the Mark IV configuration [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1407] The Klingon G-6 "Besz ra'te'" ("Catapult") class cargo transport enters service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Nhat-Le" (NCC-4391) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer is re- fitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Trifis" (NCC-2772) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate enters service [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1408] The U.S.S. "Trafalgar" (NCC-4304) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer is re- fitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Dallas" (NCC-2759) Mark II "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark IV configuration. The U.S.S. "Alpha Colony" (NCC-2764) "Loknar" class frigate is destroyed [FASA]. In the "Mirror" universe, first contact with the Deltans occurs. The Deltans use their seductive pheromones to manipulate high-ranking imperial officers for their own gain [TBoT #14]. June The new "Enterprise" class is officially classified as a heavy cruiser class--having originally been classified as a large exploratory cruiser class [SotF]. [reference stardate 2/1409] Star Fleet's new personnel shuttlecraft, designed and built by Chiokis Starship Construction Corporation, goes in service [MSGE]. The U.S.S. "Leyte" (NCC-4319), "Palo Alto" (NCC-4408), and "Marne" (NCC- 4435) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII con- figuration [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1410] The U.S.S. "Larson" (NCC-4300), "Ramses" (NCC-4335), and "Justinian" (NCC- 4362) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII con- figuration. The U.S.S. "New America" (NCC-2706) Mark II "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark IV configuration. The U.S.S. "Troyius" (NCC-2724), "Ekos" (NCC-2728), "Opkapi" (NCC-2732), "Chicago" (NCC-2738), "Ilyra" (NCC-2743), and "Helios" (NCC-2754) "Loknar" class frigates are placed on inactive status. The U.S.S. "Bondorant" (NCC-2773) and "Garros" (NCC-2774) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigates enter service [FASA]. The last of the Mk II "Anton" class cruisers enter service [FASA]. The Mark II "Bader" class scouts enter service [FASA]. The D-10F class cruiser enters service in the Klingon fleet [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1411] The U.S.S. "Guadalcanal" (NCC-4332) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Peking" (NCC-2710) "Loknar" class frigate is scrapped [FASA]. Rear Admiral James Kirk agrees to a one-year marriage contract with Vice Admiral Lori Ciana. One of Fleet Admiral Nogura's personal represent- atives, Ciana will serve as Kirk's lover, friend, wife, lover--and "surrogate 'Enterprise'"--for the duration of one year [ST-TMP, TOS #73]. [reference stardate 2/1412] The Mk II "Epsilon" class cutters enter service with warp 6 capacity and complements of 26 [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Castinian" (NCC-4325), "Xerxes" (NCC-4340), "Oyama" (NCC-4431) and "Nimitz" (NCC-4439) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Deneva Ra" (NCC-2750) Mark II "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark IV configuration. The U.S.S. "Iotia" (NCC-2776) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate enters service [FASA]. In the "Mirror" universe, according to one account, Nogura becomes the 5th galactic emperor [TBoT #14]. July G'Dath, a Klingon instructor working on Earth, is kidnapped by Klingons following his discovery of a new propulsion system [TOS #54]. The "Moncrief" (NCC-3800) class transport/tug is authorized. 100 ships are proposed (NCC-3800-NCC-3899): all are to be rebuilt from "Ptolemy," "Kepler," and "Doppler" class transport/tugs. Each vessel to have warp 9 capacity, a complement of 339, 2 photon torpedo banks, 12 phaser emplace- ments, a heavy duty tractor beam, and with the capacity to carry up to 4 containers (although having 1 tow pad) by manipulating its warp field to cover the additional containers. The U.S.S. "Hirayma" (NCC-3874) will be lost in the line of duty and honored by having a Star Fleet Academy residence hull named after her at First Fleet [JRM, SASH]. [reference stardate 2/1501] The U.S.S. "Coral Sea" (NCC-4302) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer is re- fitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Varistan" (NCC-4465) Mark VII "Larson" class destroyer enters service. The U.S.S. "Rome" (NCC- 2726) and "Izar" (NCC-2751) Mark II "Loknar" class frigate are refitted to the Mark IV configuration. The U.S.S. "Janus Colony" (NCC-2775) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate enters service [FASA]. The last of the Mk I "Solar" class cutters are commissioned [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1502] The "Larson" class destroyer "Richtofen" (NCC-4436) is recalled for an engine refit and scheduled maintenance to shipboard systems. As the ship's refit and maintenance checks near completion, spirited ensigns and sympathetic workers paint its hull bright red in honor of its namesake. Star Fleet Command decides to leave the ship this color despite the breach of regulations, though all ensigns are mildly disciplined. The ship will be assigned to the Klingon sector [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Torgau" (NCC-4316) and "Inchon" (NCC-4450) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Ahkeil" (NCC-2701), "Trantis" (NCC-2703), "Farside" (NCC-2705), "Morden- sia" (NCC-2737), "Carinae V" (NCC-2746), "Lactra" (NCC-2748), and "Ptarth" (NCC-2763) "Loknar" class frigates are placed on inactive status. The U.S.S. "Ariannus" (NCC-2766) Mark III "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark IV configuration. The U.S.S. "Tryla" (NCC-2777) and U.S.S. "New Delphi" Mark IV "Loknar" class frigates enter service [FASA]. The L-13C "K'e' ri'anda" battleships enter service in the Klingon fleet. These modified L-13A models are superior in every way with warp capabilities increased by 50%, allowing them to travel one warp factor faster [FASA]. The last of the Mark II "Loknar" class frigates enter service [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1503] The Mark III "Thufir" class destroyers enter service in Star Fleet. The Mark I "Griffon" class escorts enter service in Star Fleet with warp 9 capacity and crews of 146 [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Thelenth" (NCC-4305) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer is re- fitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Eisenhower" (NCC-4441) "Larson" class destroyer is destroyed. The U.S.S. "Vladivostok" (NCC- 2778) and "Noma Ra Den" (NCC-2779) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigates enter service [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/15] Sestra Weapons develops a new ship-mounted phaser bank configuration, utilizing Transtator II technology. It operates at temperatures 27% cooler than those generated by earlier designs, as does just about every other piece of Star Fleet equipment [MSGE, GEC V6N5]. In the Romulan Empire, the Type 6 V-9 "Temar Vastaram" ("Night Flyer") class cruiser and the Type 4 T-5 "Ocala Sindari" ("Fire Swarm") class destroyer enter service. Meanwhile, the "Vas Hatham" ("Bird Of Prey") class light cruiser will soon be phased out in the Romulan fleet, replaced by the more powerful "Vas'delatham" ("Winged Defender") class ships [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1504] The Klingon W-4B class warpshuttle enters service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Collinswill" (NCC-4449) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark VII configuration [FASA]. August [reference stardate 2/1505] The Klingon K-15F class scout enters service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Murat" (NCC-4398) and "Grant" (NCC-4416) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII configuration [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1506] The U.S.S. "Salos" (NCC-2781) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate enters service [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1507] The L-9A "Sivista" ("Saber") class frigate is introduced in the Klingon Empire as the finest warship ever produced. This frigate has warp 8 cap- acity, a trinary transformer deflector shield delivering maximum shield strength at one-third the power cost, and a complement of 420 crew and 300 passengers [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Ostoris" (NCC-F2600) class freighter is authorized for con- struction. This class will be commercially operated by many races and used primarily for the shipment of exotic foodstuffs and medical supplies. The "Ostoris" has better than warp 7 capacity (via SC35/1-45F nacelles), carries a standard complement of 57, and 4 phaser emplacements for arma- ment. The class will consist of 98 vessels (NCC-F2600-NCC-F2697) [JRM3]. General Order 25 goes into effect: "Civilian and military personnel taken into custody by Star Fleet personnel during times of extreme emergency shall be accorded proper treatment consistent with their rank or station, insofar as such treatment does not compromise the security of the Federation or Star Fleet" [FASA]. The Mark I "Reliant" class (research) cruiser enters service in Star Fleet with the commissioning of the U.S.S. "Formidable" (NCC-26226) and the U.S.S. "Defender" (NCC-26227), with 8 phaser banks and 2 torpedo banks each. The "Soyuz" class will be developed from a "Reliant" refitted with extra shielding and more weapons [FASA, GN 29]. [reference stardate 2/1508] The U.S.S. "Mooribunde" (NCC-4466) Mark VII "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Venerable" (NCC-26230) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser enter service [FASA]. September Ensign Chekov enters Star Fleet Security Academy in Annapolis, North America, Earth. He takes a weekend-short course on Departmental Management Skills [TOS #70]. Neema Cyl uses her mother's private access code to look into the TSC files to discover the truth of her father's death. She stops talking to her mother, Audrid Dax [GN 38]. [reference stardate 2/1509] The "Durrett" class cruiser enters service with warp 8 capacity and a complement of 320. The U.S.S. "Triumph" (NCC-26228) and U.S.S. "Vengeance" (NCC-26229) Mark I "Reliant" class cruisers enter service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Napoleon" (NCC-4344), "Kermal" (NCC-4430), and "Chryse" (NCC- 4453) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII con- figuration [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1510] The Klingon L-9A class frigate is withdrawn from service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Joan Of Arc" (NCC-4378), "Dreyfus" (NCC-4420) and "Port Arthur" (NCC-4433) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII configuration [FASA]. The Klingon G-3B class cargo freighter enters service [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1511] The last of the Klingon D-7G class cruisers see service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Blenheim" (NCC-4315) and "Justinian" (NCC-4362) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are placed on inactive status. The U.S.S. "Kohlar" (NCC-4456) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Thuphylla" (NCC-2782) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate enters service [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1512] The D-18A class destroyers end their service lives in the Klingon fleet, being replaced by/converted to the D-18B class. This destroyer class features angular command pods lacking weaponry but more efficient warp drive systems yielding warp 9 capacity, making the D-18B one of the fastest ships in known space [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Saladin" (NCC-4368) and "Cortez" (NCC-4383) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Ardent" (NCC-25231) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser enters service [FASA]. Lt. Commander Uhura takes a teaching job, while Dr. M'Benga works at Stanford Medical Center in pathology [TOS #70]. [reference stardate 2/1600] The Orion "Freelance" class blockade runner enters service. Carrying a crew of 55 and with warp 8 capacity, this class was initially designed by the Vagabond Corporation for the Raven Cartel [Inet14]. October [reference stardate 2/1601] The Mark III "Remora" class escort enters service in Star Fleet with warp 9 capacity [FASA]. The U.S.S. "San Martin" (NCC-4412) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer is re- fitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Jones" (NCC-4468) Mark VII "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Molens" (NCC-2783) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate enter service [FASA]. The D-10G "Riskadh" class cruiser enters service in the Klingon fleet [FASA]. All Klingon D-23B class escorts are uprated to D-23D specs [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1602] The Mark VII "Nelson" class scouts enter service. The U.S.S. "Encounter" (NCC-26232) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser enters service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Xenophon" (NCC-4342) and "Ghenghis Khan" (NCC-4375) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII configuration [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1603] The Mark III "Keith" class scouts enter service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Tiberius" (NCC-4363) and "Von Blucher" (NCC-4400) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII configuration [FASA]. The Klingon D-20A "Death Rite" cruiser ends its service life, overshadowed by the D-20C cruisers [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1604] The K-27A "Mortum Hesta" ("Grim Reaper") class escort enters service in the Klingon Empire [FASA]. Federation sector intelligence reports scanning a heavily modified Q-1 Romulan "Great Defender" monitor near Flitner V on the eastern edge of Baker's Dozen traveling at warp 4 [GEC V2N1]. The U.S.S. "San Jacinto" (NCC-4407) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark VII configuration. The Mark I "Reliant" class cruisers "Champion" (NCC-26233) and "Furious" (NCC-26234) enter service [FASA]. Lt. Commander Sulu begins test flights of the "Wraith II" (WKI-2) stealth shuttle at the White Sands Flight Center in Alamogordo, North America, Earth. Sometime during this period, Sulu will also test fly the prototype of a new cargo shuttle. In 2288, the "Jocelyn Bell" will be of this class [TOS #70, TCT #1]. [reference stardate 2/16] The Type 1 T-10 "Bright One" class destroyer enters service in the Romulan Empire. Designed to replace the older T-2 ("Death Talon") models, each ship carries a crew of 122. Also entering service at this time is the Type 1 V-27 "Takara Morlatta" ("Comet of Destruction") class cruiser, and the Type 6 X-3 "Vas'calanam" ("Aviary") class border defense outpost [FASA]. November [reference stardate 2/1605] The U.S.S. "Petrovich" (NCC-4469) Mark VII "Larson" class destroyer enters service. In addition, the Mark I "Reliant" class cruisers "Ramilles" (NCC-26235), "Conqueror" (NCC-26236), and "Glorious" (NCC-26237) also enter service [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1606] The Mark II U.S.S. "Baker" class destroyer enters service in Star Fleet along with the U.S.S. "Stafford" and U.S.S. "Peterson." These vessels will be used to replace the aging "Larson" class destroyers in more hostile areas while the latter will be employed along trailing and rimward frontiers. The "Baker" class has a complement of 265 and warp 9 capacity, being the first vessel in Star Fleet with the newer warp drive nacelles [FASA]. The K-23E class escorts enter service in the Klingon fleet [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Jutland" (NCC-4328), "Pendragon" (NCC-4361), "Rommell" (NCC- 4410), "Dewey" (NCC-4414), "Kursk" (NCC-4447), and "Bursilev" (NCC-4454) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII configur- ation. The U.S.S. "Rajendra" (NCC-4373) "Larson" class destroyer is placed on inactive status. The U.S.S. "Mantilles" (NCC-2784) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate and the U.S.S. "Terror" (NCC-26238) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser enter service [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1607] The D-14A "D'esta Kar" ("Stinger") class destroyer enters service in the Klingon fleet, with warp 7 capacity and a complement of 285 (and 30 pas- sengers). In Star Fleet, the U.S.S. "Valorous" (NCC-26239) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser enters service [FASA]. The Type 7 V-6 "S'ten Vastam" ("Gallant Wing") enters service in the Romulan fleet. Mounting improved engines and structurally improved, this class will be the mainstay of the navy into the 24th Century [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1608] The Mark I "Pulsar" class warpshuttles enter service with warp 9 capacity and complements of 2 crew and 16 passengers [FASA]. Long range sensor contact is made with what appears to be a Romulan Q-1 doing close to warp 6 near Penchan II heading back toward Romulan space. The Q-1 heads to Romulan Starbase 1 where it rendezvous with a small task force consisting of one M-8 ("Nightwing") assault ship, three T-10 ("Bright One") destroyers, two V-7 ("Whitewind") cruisers and three additional Q-1's with the same unique modifications. The small assault force later joins with two major battlegroups in a full scale invasion of Penchan II belonging to the rebel Imperial Klingon States. Later evaluation of the data at Avatar station suggests that the Q-1's mission to provide in-system protection to a planet has been changed to provide frontline protection of newly conquered planets. Hence the installation of warp engines needed in order to keep up with the initial assault force, weapons improvements and the housing of up to 60 security troops. Other upgrades include a doubling of total power, shields that are twice as efficient and more powerful, and disruptors with increased range, strength, and better fields of fire [GEC V2N1]. The Gorn "Triceratops" class research cruisers are withdrawn from front-line service with the introduction of the "Megalosaur" class. About half the fleet of "Triceratops" cruisers are converted to transports with many internal systems moved or reconfigured [Inet5]. December [reference stardate 2/1609] The U.S.S. "Pilsudski" (NCC-4432) and "Axanar" (NCC-4448) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Schultz" (NCC-4470) Mark VII "Larson" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Terminator" (NCC-26240) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser enter service [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1610] The "Kiev" class frigate enters service with warp 9 capacity and a crew of 300 [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Balaklava" (NCC-4419), "Pershing" (NCC-4428), and "MacArthur" (NCC-4437) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Sogon" (NCC-2785) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate enters service as do the Mark I "Reliant" class cruisers "Courageous" (NCC-26241), "Vindicator" (NCC-26242), and "Redoubt" (NCC- 26243) [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1611] The Mark II "MoKal" class transports enter service with the capacity of transporting over 550,000 mt--an increase of 110% over the capacity of the Mark I [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Scipio" (NCC-4352) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer is refit- ted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Guardian" (NCC-26244) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser enters service [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1612] The Mark I "Chandley" class frigate enters service, developed to carry marines to board hostile vessels and complexes. The U.S.S. "Chandley" not only meets the requirements of being a deep space fighting vessel but also can beam its 250 marines in less than four minutes, housed in winglike assemblies complete with training areas and combat transporters. This is the only ship in Star Fleet named after the company which designed and built the class vessel. The first combat experience of any "Chandley" class vessel will be a total success: the U.S.S. "Hanson" (NCC-2309) rescue of a "Liberty" class freighter being boarded by two Gorn cruisers [FASA]. The Mark I "Greyhound" class warpshuttle/courier vessels enter service, possessing warp 10 capacity and carrying complements of 2 crew and 12 passengers [FASA]. The ruins of Tagus III are sealed off [TNG 194]. Daniel Markson leaves his home planet of Vindali V for the last time [TOS #63]. The U.S.S. "Hindenburg" (NCC-4426) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer is re- fitted to the Mark VII configuration. The Mark I "Reliant" class cruisers U.S.S. "Regulator" (NCC-26245) and U.S.S. "Invicta" (NCC-26246) enter ser- vice [FASA]. 14 December Lt. Uhura, Ens. Chekov, Lt. Commander Sulu, and Dr. McCoy enjoy dinner at the New Harborplace restaurant in Baltimore on Earth. Dr. Mark Piper obtains Chekov's help in his research project at Johns Hopkins involving mitigating the effects of a Klingon sonic disruptor blast [TOS #70]. 15 December Sulu pilots the "Serengeti" shuttlecraft. Commodore Willis approves the second phase of the "Wraith II" program [TOS #70]. 17 December Ensign Chekov is introduced to the personnel at John Hopkins University. Rear Admiral Kirk pays Lt. Commander Uhura a visit at her special-topics seminar [TOS #70]. 19 December Sulu and Chekov are guest speakers by Uhura's invitation at the Academy. Sulu is placed under temporary arrest for the theft of the Romulan cloaking device plans [TOS #70]. 20 December Segments for the new Jefferies Ttubes are transported to the "Enterprise" in drydock [TOS #70]. 21 December At the Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Mark Piper is murdered by a Klingon disruptor and Ensign Chekov is implicated. Chekov takes flight, with assassins on his tail [TOS #70]. 22 December Lt. Commander Sulu pilots the "Wraith II" (WKI-2) shuttle, now equipped with a prototype cloaking device (based upon the cloak appropriated by Captain Kirk on stardate 5027.4) and views a pre-recorded message from Dr. Nakai regarding the theft of the Romulan cloak [TOS #70]. 24 December Sulu, Chekov, and Uhura hideout aboard the abandoned secondary hull of the "Enterprise" in the drydock facility--and find themselves hunted by assassins. Admiral Kirk aboard the high-speed courier U.S.S. "DeGama" docks with the Klingon vessel "Kozain" in the Donatu Sector [TOS #70]. 25 December The Romulan Territorial Conference is held at the Star Fleet Security Academy on Earth. The Romulan Praetor attends, as does Commander Kang who reveals the conspiracy to frame the "Enterprise" officers: the sale of the Romulan cloaking device to the Klingons and the Klingon disruptor to the Romulans--to trigger an interstellar war. Jackson Kahle and Commodore Adam Willis are placed under arrest for murder, attempted murder, con- spiracy, theft of restricted technology, and high treason [TOS #70]. 2267, 01 January Uhura, Chekov, and Sulu celebrate New Years in New Harborplace, Baltimore. Ensign Chekov is promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to be the next Secur- ity Chief of the "Enterprise." In the meantime, Sulu and Chekov both agree to teach at the Academy. The U.S.S. "DeGama" departs Earth with Kang who's greeted to a view of the "Enterprise" being refitted in drydock [TOS #70, TOS #76]. January [reference stardate 2/1701] The L-9B "Saber" class frigate enters service in the Klingon fleet [FASA]. The Orion "Wanderer" class blockade runner enters service. A sleek and powerful vessel, the "Wander" class has outrigger weapons pods which can carry disruptors and photon torpedoes. Versatile, it is ideal for salvage and rescue, with warp 8 capacity and crews of over 100 [Inet14, TNG 103]. The Klingon D-20D "Death Rite" cruisers enter service [FASA]. Refitting begins on 4 "Aerie" class heavy carriers "Aerie," "Den," "Lair," and "Nest." They are fitted with phaser armaments including a new aft-firing bank beneath the shuttlebay fantail, and 4 photon torpedo launchers are added. These vessels also receive improved warp cores, computers, maneuverability, and shield systems [Inet5]. The U.S.S. "Hastings" (NCC-4404) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Phobos" (NCC-2786) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate, and the U.S.S. "Kings Destroyer" (NCC- 26247) and U.S.S. "Enforcer" (NCC-26251) Mark I "Reliant" class cruisers enter service [FASA]. Most likely this is the period during which the Federation's galactic coordinate system bearing nomenclature is altered. The expressed form of elevation/depression 'mark' azimuth is altered to azimuth 'mark' elevation/depression. In addition, the relative azimuth position for a ship is altered from 0 degrees dead astern to 0 degrees dead ahead, and degrees are used exclusively in place of grads. Much later in the 24th Century the system will be altered yet again, with the elevation angle being expressed as a positive value from 0 to 360 degrees curving upwards from the galactic plane (as opposed to +/- 90 degrees above/ below the galactic plane) [TM, STM, ST-TMP, NTM]. The "Hawkeye" class surveillance frigates receive uprated weapons and shields. Phasers and photon torpedoes replace the lasers and accelerator cannon [Inet5]. A bottle of Chateau Picard of this year's vintage will be served aboard the "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-E) in 2379 [ST X]. February [reference stardate 2/1702] The Mark II "Pulsar" class warpshuttles enter service in addition to the Mark I "Reliant" class cruisers: "Audacious" (NCC-26248), "Daredevil" (NCC-26249) and "Striker" (NCC-26250) [FASA]. Nick Keller and Derek Hahn sign aboard the cruiser "Peleliu" [TOS #94]. A coup occurs on Capella IV. Leonard James Akaar, at age 5, is nearly murdered in his tent by Keel [TLE #1]. All "DaVinci" class research frigates are upgraded, with warp capacity increased to warp factor 8 and the ship's complement brought up to 120. Ordnance is also upgraded with 3 phasers and 1 photon torpedo launcher [Inet5]. 15 February [reference stardate 2/1702.15] Operation Dixie departs for Klingon space to learn the fleet composition and strength of the Imperial Navy. Dixie succeeds in delivering some information, but all operatives are listed as missing in action [FASA]. Among the information to be gathered by Operation Dixie is a report received by subterfuge from an N'Kar freighter on a previously unreported Klingon vessel of considerable force. The "RaBatlh" ("Honored Command") class battleship consists of 4 S-2 Graf warp drive units merged with basic Klingon components and technology, yielding a massive warship with extensive shielding and an estimated warp 9 capacity [GEC V1N1]. 17 February The U.S.S. "Decatur" (NCC-2500) cruiser is launched, the first starship with linear warp drive. A maximum warp speed of 10 is attained. Further refining will enable a two warp factor increase [SotF, FRS, DPS, SsD]. Dohlman Elaan of Elas dies in combat defending Troyian dilithium deposits from raiders. She is hailed as a hero among the common people of the Tellun system, but King Bejas of Troyius is left without a bride and settles a bequest on her sister and heir. It is used to buy Klingon warp technology and weapons [TOS #68]. Klingon "DaJiich" ("Thunderbolt") class destroyers begin entering service. Designed to supplement the Empire's battlecruisers on the U.F.P. border, these 145 crew, warp 8.7 capacity warships are designed to supplement the aging "Bobcat" class destroyers. The "DaJiich" carries 3 disruptors and 1 torpedo launcher [Inet5]. March [reference stardate 2/1703] The U.S.S. "Alexander" (NCC-4367) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer is re- fitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Rigorous" (NCC-26252) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser enters service [FASA]. Delta IV becomes the 29th U.F.P. member [STM]. The Imperial government collapses on Magna Roma (UFC 892-IV) [TNG #8]. An organized expedition reportedly begins to explore the Crossroads Nebula in Quadrant 6 [TOS #71]. Sulu and Chekov vacation in Demora on Earth. Sulu runs into Taine's criminal operations and ends up on the run with Ling Sui (Susan Ling). One night in the desert, Sulu unknowingly gets her pregnant--their daughter will be named Demora [TOS #76]. In the Gorn Hegemony, design work begins on the "Quetzocoatl" class distant early warning (DEW) cruiser. It will continue for over 20 years before Gorn technology is adequate to produce it [Inet5]. April [reference stardate 2/1704] The U.S.S. "Julius Ceasar" (NCC-4343) "Larson" class destroyer is sold to a private sector. The U.S.S. "Tana Re" (NCC-4457) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Blade of Tellar" (NCC-26253) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser enters service [FASA]. One of the last of the female metamorphes is born on Kreos. There will not be another one born until nearly a century later [TNG 221]. [reference stardate 2/17] The Type 3 V-7 "Aye Mosaram" ("Whitewind") class cruiser, the Type 5 V-11 "Vas'kalabam" ("Stormbird") class cruiser, the Type 1 V-20 "Galan Stelri" ("Star Seeker") class cruiser, the Type 1 V-30 "Vas'delatham" ("Winged Defender") class cruiser, and the Type 1 S-11 "Vas Hatham" ("Bird of Prey") class scout all enter service in the Romulan fleet. The S-11 will be traded to the Klingons for disruptor technology. The trade agreements will result in the inclusion of a photon tube [FASA]. [Y 162] The U.S.S. "Kongo" (NCC-1710) is converted to a command cruiser. "The Marquis" sends William Gerard home in a fighter-shuttle. The Fifth Lyran-Hydran War ends. The Fourth Klingo-Kzinti War ends with inconclu- sive results. The Romulans develop the enveloping plasma torpedo. The Four Powers War ends with inconclusive results but the seeds for the General War have been sown. Suffering from repeated pirate attacks, the Kzinti set a trap for an Orion pirate. The Gorn heavy cruiser "Predatoricon" destroys mind-controlling plants. The Bezwell Incident: Klingons interfere with Federation treaty negotiations; Kosnett inter- venes. Seeking weapons, such as plasma and drones, are found not to be heavily affected by strobe. This is nearly the downfall of the Near Side Argonian Republic during this year when the Romulans begin a full-scale invasion. The Romulans begin converting Warbirds to warp technology at the rate of 2 per year, deploying the first of the "War Eagle" class cruisers. "Snipe" frigates are also converted to warp technology as frigates and police ships. Delivery of the first Klingon tugs to the Romulan Star Navy, along with cargo pods, begins. LDR destroyers and frigates are also fielded. The Klingon fast battlecruiser (FD7) also sees service during this time [SFB]. May [reference stardate 2/1705] The Vulcan Planetary Government issues the Shuvalis Diamond of Recognition decoration. This three-dimensional diamond surrounded by a hollow ruby double crescent award is given to individuals who have advanced peaceful relations with newly discovered life forms [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Commencement" (NCC-26255) and "Dominator" (NCC-26257) Mark I "Reliant" class cruisers enter service [FASA]. The "Kensington Taylor" is assigned to survey Cluster Z-80 in the Sagittarian Stellar Group, with particular emphasis upon Occult IV (Belle Terre) [TOS #89]. The construction of "Podesti" (NCC-2400) class cruisers is authorized. Out of a proposed 89 ships (NCC-2400-NCC-2488) at least 38 of these warp 9 ships will be constructed, each with a complement of 406, 2 photon torpedo tubes, and 18 standard phasers [JRM]. June [reference stardate 2/1706] The U.S.S. "Aguilar" (NCC-4460) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer is re- fitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Triumph" (NCC-26228) "Reliant" class cruiser is officially listed as missing by Galaxy Explor- ation Command. The U.S.S. "Eradicator" (NCC-26259) and "Brave Shield" (NCC-26266) Mark I "Reliant" class cruisers enter service [FASA]. The "Fisher" (NCC-900) light transport/tug class is authorized for construction. 100 of these Class 2 ships are proposed (NCC-900- NCC-999) and at least 92 will be constructed. Each vessel will have a ship's complement of 50, warp 8 capacity, 6 phasers, and 1 tow pad with the capacity of carrying 2 containers maximum. In the future, the U.S.S. "Shaunessey" (NCC-985) will be lost in the line of duty, allowing Star Fleet (Third Fleet) to name a residence hull in her honor [JRM, SASH]. The Mark II "Alberto Sabello" class deep space tug enters service. With an emergency speed of warp 8 unloaded and constructed with a saucer section (not typical to most other Federation tugs of this design), this class will become a significant addition to Star Fleet. Though not a warship, this class mounts two small phasers for defense. Three vessels of this class will be captured intact by the Klingons and Orions [FASA]. Admiral James Kirk's one-year marriage contract with Vice Admiral Lori Ciana expires. She moves out of Kirk's life and refuses to renew it [TOS #73]. At age 5, Tuvok begins taking lessons from a Clato chess master [V 155]. July [reference stardate 2/1707] The U.S.S. "Regulator" (NCC-26245) is dispatched to search for the "Triumph" (NCC-26228). The U.S.S. "Petain" (NCC-4471) and "De Gaulle" (NCC-4472) Mark VII "Larson" class destroyers enter service, along with the U.S.S. "Lifeforce" (NCC-26258) and "Fusilier" (NCC-26264) Mark I "Reliant" class cruisers [FASA]. 12 August The "Arquette" (NCC-8754) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commissioned [RGB]. August [reference stardate 2/1708] Star Fleet Intelligence dispatches Project Grey Ghost to gather information on the capacities, commitments, and deployment of forces of the Romulan Star Empire [FASA]. The "Knox" (NCC-1940) class frigate is initially authorized with 85 ships proposed. This number will be reduced to 50 and then to 26 ships partly because of the planned "Fury" (NCC-30055) class, a smaller frigate-type ship [JRM, SotF]. The U.S.S. "Adolphus" (NCC-4385) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer is re- fitted to the Mark VII configuration [FASA]. The Mark V "Lenthal" class destroyers enter service in Star Fleet. These ships have warp 9 capacity and crews of 165 [FASA]. A push toward returning to traditional values brings back fencing to Heidelberg University in Germany [TCT #5]. The experimental FDRA rescue ship "Recovery" is tested at Zotos IV before the Klingons, Romulans, and Tholians. Admiral Kirk and Dr. McCoy are both present to witness the high-speed automated ship's disasterous performance when its designer, Myron Shulman, goes mad under the alien influence of the vengeful Tholians. The U.F.P. starships "Starhawk" and "Paladin" are both viciously attacked, the "Recovery" nearly falling into Tholian possession. The combined efforts of Admiral Kirk and Captain Qo'dar of the Klingon Bird of Prey "Fury" see to the "Recovery's" destruction [TOS #73]. 23 August (stardates 7410.2-7414.1) A high-energy cloud destroys the Epsilon 9 monitoring station after having destroyed three Klingon "K't'inga" class warships: "Arakkab" ("Indignant," KL 11805), "Eelst" ("Hunter," KL 83452), and "Amar" ("Revenge," KL 98520). The barely-completed U.S.S. "Enterprise" is launched ahead of schedule to intercept the V'ger entity enroute to Earth. Rear Admiral James Kirk is given temporary command of the starship for this mission, and many of the previous "Enterprise" officers are reassigned to the "Enterprise." The loss of the ship's captain, Willard Decker, results in Kirk being re-awarded permanent command. "Enterprise" fatalities: Captain Willard Decker (Executive Officer) and Lt. Ilia (Navigator)--both listed as Missing, and Commander Sonak (Science Officer) [ST-TMP, FRS]. The Vulcan ship "Symmetry" is dispatched to the planet Hellguard (872 Trianguli V) in Romulan space. Spock and Sarek recover the Romulan/Vulcan children there, including Saavik [TOS #49]. K'pril, son of Korpi, launches himself toward Federation space in a lifeboat hoping to be picked up by a Star Fleet ship to fight and die an honorable death. He will remain in stasis for over a century [SNW II]. The revival program on Talin IV is completed and the seeders' growth scavenged from the oceans [GN 7]. On Nova Empyrea, Dr. Ramon Ortega is assigned as liaison to the Federation observatory [TOS #72]. A plateau is reached in android refinement on Vemla. Three main classes of androids exist: Alpha units for research, Beta units for maintenance and entertainment, and Gamma units for repetitive tasks and dangerous work [TNG #20]. The Kolvoord Starburst Maneuver is banned at the Star Fleet Academy after five cadets are killed performing this deadly training exercise [TNG 219]. September [reference stardate 2/1709] The U.S.S. "Lafayette" (NCC-4397), "Tedder" (NCC-4445) and "Titian Plain" (NCC-4455) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Luna" (NCC-2787) and "Johannesburg" (NCC-2788) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigates enter service. The Mark V "Loknar" class frigate "Jezar" (NCC-2793) enters service [FASA]. The Mark II "Babcock" class frigate enters service in Star Fleet with warp 8 capacity and a crew of 360 [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Cymru" class frigate enters service with a crew complement of 165 and warp 9 capacity [Inet13]. October [reference stardate 2/1710] The U.S.S. "Rorkes Drift" (NCC-4422) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Houston" (NCC-2756) and "Sogon" (NCC-2785) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigates are refitted to the Mark V configuration. The Mark II "Ranger" class scout enters service, as does the U.S.S. "Administrator" (NCC-26268) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser [FASA]. stardate 7486.2 Commander Scott logs a report on the "Enterprise's" uprated engine design following testing of the new ship and her engines [TBoT #4]. 20 October The "Essex" (NCC-1727) has her status changed to a training ship. While in drydock for repairs, the "Essex" is fitted with a Hycor-designed deflector system. Numerous other improvements are incorporated including the upgrading of power supply and support systems and the installation of improved fabrication units and internal security features. Her PB-32 warp engines are also uprated with internal modifications, improving acceler- ation times and increased endurance at specific warp speeds [SotF]. November [reference stardate 2/1711] The U.S.S. "Cromwell" (NCC-4377), "Zhukov" (NCC-4440), and "Timoshenko" (NCC-4459) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII configuration [FASA]. The last of the "Sands" class light exploration cruisers are upgraded with the latest ordnance systems [Inet5]. December [reference stardate 2/1712] The "Makin" class assault ships enter service. 68 of these warp 9 capacity starships will be constructed, each with a crew of 38. It has the capability to beam down its compliment of 1800 marines, 9 heavy tanks, and 32 light support vehicles in 25 minutes, slightly less rapidly than the "Continent" class [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Bradley" (NCC-4388) and "Richtofen" (NCC-4436) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Thefel" (NCC-2762) and "Garros" (NCC-2774) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigates are refitted to the Mark V configuration [FASA]. The Mark I "Genser" class escort enters service with a complement of 82 and warp 6 capacity. This is the newest ship in Materiel Command's fleet of escorts and the smallest, inexpensive to build, maintain, and operate than earlier escorts because of its size and design simplicity [FASA]. Ordnance upgrades are completed on all "Cargile" class heavy battle cruisers [Inet5]. The U.S.S. "Regulator" (NCC-26245) "Reliant" class cruiser is listed as missing [FASA]. Star Fleet makes first contact with the planet Stentor. A small, localized, and peaceful population is reported [Caco]. Kannish's son, Kornish, is born [TOS #74]. Koro Quintal is born on Earth [GN 2]. 2268, 02 January The U.S.S. "Excalibur" (NCC-1705) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth for conversion over to the "Enterprise" configuration [SotF, HCE, FRS]. January The "Shanks" (NCC-1400) light cruiser class starships are authorized for construction. 98 (NCC-1400-NCC-1497) are proposed while 42 (at least) are constructed. These warp 9 capacity cost effective ships are little more than primary (saucer) hulls with warp engines, each having a complement of 347, and an ordnance consisting of 2 torpedo tubes and 12 phaser emplacements. A century later, the U.S.S. "Simms" (NCC-1479) will be active surveying the wreckage at Wolf 359 [JRM, COM]. Ensign Bonnie Harrow is assigned to the "Brother's Keeper" [TOS #93]. The Work Bee enters continuous service with Star Fleet [DNTM]. [reference stardate 2/18] The Type 2 V-27 "Takara Morlatta" ("Comet of Destruction") class cruiser enters service in the Romulan Empire [FASA]. The Romulan "Barn Owl" class light cruiser is relegated to patrol and escort duty [Inet5]. The Mark III "Cassard" class missile destroyer enters service. This class will be comprised of 12 ships [Inet7]. 13 January [reference stardate 2/1801.13] Gibraltar, an unwanted world in the Triangle zone, becomes the site of a joint settlement by the U.F.P. and the Romulan Empire for negotiatiations between the two powers [FASA]. 18 January [reference stardate 2/1801.18] The third Romulan/Klingon treaty is signed. The Romulans gain access to new weaponry and advanced mining equipment. The Klingons gain seven S-11 "Bird of Prey" scouts, which they put into widespread use as raiders, and on which they base several larger ship designs of their own including the D-32 class cruiser [FASA]. The "Kethkin" class transport/tug enters service. These vessels trail their cargo pods in two rows behind them, have crews of 34, warp 10 capacity (unloaded), and have an overall cargo capacity of more than 325,000 mt--though sluggish and unmaneuverable when loaded to this capacity. To aid them in maneuvering during cargo pick-ups or drop-off, the "Kethkins" carry 6 specially-designed craft called 'mules' to push the pods into position for loading or move them away during unloading operations [FASA]. The "Continent" class assault ship enters service. 60 of these warp 7, 62-man ships will be constructed. A typical "Continent" class assault ship can beam down its contingent of 3200 marines, 16 heavy tanks, and 50 light support vehicles in 30 minutes [FASA]. The "Avenger" (NCC-1860) class heavy frigates are initially authorized with 61 ships proposed for this class. This number will be cut by two- thirds and construction will start in 5 years [JRM]. January [reference stardate 2/1801] The D-10A "Riskadh" class cruiser ends its service life and the Klingon S-4B class repair tender enters service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Gallipoli" (NCC-4327), "Liu Pang" (NCC-4356), "Hardraade" (NCC-4369), "Blake" (NCC-4389), "Washington" (NCC-4394), "Chief Joseph" (NCC-4424), and "Conley" (NCC-4458) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII configuration [FASA]. 05 February The "Mu-urashta" (NCC-8755) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. 18 February The U.S.S. "Exeter" (NCC-1706) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Litton- Sedeco Shipbuilding, Pearl Harbor Naval Facility, Earth for conversion to the "Enterprise" class specs [SotF, HCE, FRS]. Captain Roger Lake of the "Chesapeake" class cruiser "Peleliu" is exposed to toxic Tavola methane. His senior officers cover up the incident, not noticing any pathological changes in their commanding officer [TOS #94]. February [reference stardate 2/1802] Romulan "Vas'Deletham" ("Winged Defender") class heavy cruisers are deployed along the U.F.P. border as the new workhorse in the Romulan fleet. This class is the great Romulan hope for the eventual replacement of the Klingon-designed "Vas'Kalabam" ("Stormbird" or D-7) class battlecruisers they are using [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Charlemagne" (NCC-4364), "Nicholas" (NCC-4429) and "Doermann" (NCC-4452) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Karrik Al Van" (NCC-2761) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark V configuration. The U.S.S. "Immortal" (NCC-26254) and "Accommodator" (NCC-26256) Mark I "Reliant" class cruisers enter service, along with the brand new Mark II sisterships "Perseus" (NCC-26272), "Thetis" (NCC-26273), and "Crommalen" (NCC-26274) [FASA]. March [reference stardate 2/1803] The Klingon D-18C destroyer class enters service [FASA]. A battle module, a 4th module is introduced for the "JaK'toH" class heavy transport, consisting of 6 torpedo launchers and 8 disruptors, is used by the Klingons to continue fooling Star Fleet intelligence as to the true use of the "JaK'toH" class [Inet5]. The Klingon K-5B class gunboat is phased out as K-5C class ships enter service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Sun Tzu" (NCC-4347) and "Perry" (NCC-4403) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyers are refitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Trenton" (NCC-4473) Mark VII "Larson" class destroyer enters service. The U.S.S. "Rome" (NCC-2726) and "Halk" (NCC-2742) "Loknar" class frigates are destroyed. The U.S.S. "Mjorn" (NCC-2744) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark V configuration. The U.S.S. "Stockholm" (NCC-2789) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate enters service, along with the U.S.S. "Archer" (NCC-26262) and "Grenadier" (NCC-26263) Mark I "Reliant" class cruisers. The Mark II "Reliant" class cruisers "Amador" (NCC- 26275), "Achilles" (NCC-26277), and "Odysseus" (NCC-26278) also enter service [FASA]. While undergoing acceptance trials, the "Enterprise" attains an unverified speed of warp factor 17.863 [SotF]. Supplementing her basic training role, the "Essex" (NCC-1727) is assigned to training shuttle and fighter pilots in landing aboard starships [SotF]. April [reference stardate 2/1804] The U.S.S. "Knutson," an experimental "Baker" class destroyer, completes its testing of an impulse drive system that would increase the total power output of the vessel by 25%. Production quickly starts on the Mark III "Baker" class destroyer but will be quickly replaced by the Mk IV "Baker" class destroyer with upgraded photon torpedo tubes resulting in all Mark IIIs to be refitted to this design [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Warrior" (NCC-26260) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser enters service with the Mark II "Thurgon" (NCC-26281) [FASA]. The "Hippocrates" (NCC-4600) class medical frigate is authorized. Basically a large-scale "Angueira" class hospital ship based upon the frigate design rather than the "Gagarin" design, this class will report- edly consist of 74 ships (NCC-4600-NCC-4673). The "Hippocrates" will carry a standard complement of 655, possess warp 9.2 capacity, and 12 standard phaser emplacements for armament. The ships' complement may be reduced and warp increased in the class' later years, and possibly her registry altered (NCC-1850?) [JRM2, LOR, SFD]. The "Wilkerson" class destroyers enter service with crews of 200 and warp 9 capacity. Shortly before arriving at their duty stations they are tested for combat readiness in a fleet-level training operation designated to test the fleet's ability to respond to and repulse an invasion by limited Romulan forces called Solar Wind IV [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Huntington" (NCC-S1000) class deuterium tanker is authorized for construction. This starship is armed with 4 phaser emplacements, car- ries a standard complement of 52, and has warp 7.5 capacity. The "Huntington" class ships will normally be accompanied by fighters for protection from pirates. All 98 vessels will reportedly be constructed (NCC-S1000-NCC-S1097) with unique convex hulls (each of the two surfaces comprising 4 deuterium tanks) [JRM3]. The Klingon D-11B class destroyers end their service lives [FASA]. 21 April The U.S.S. "Farragut" (NCC-1702) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, Baltic Yards, Leningrad, Earth for conversion over to the new "Enterprise" class configuration [SotF, HCE, FRS]. May [reference stardate 2/1805] The Romulans deliver several S-11 class scouts to the Klingons as part of the technological exchange treaty. This vessel, re-equipped with Klingon shipboard systems, becomes the K-22A Klingon "D'Gavama" ("Bird of Prey") and/or the "K'tara" class scout. Klingon Bird of Prey series vessels will become very popular in the Klingon Fleet over the next century. The "B'rel" class scout, variant on the "K'tara" class (armed with only 2 disruptors but additional torpedoes and 2 additional decks), will see extensive action in the 24th Century [FASA, JBP]. The U.S.S. "Orka" (NCC-100) class gunboat is authorized. This class vessel is a modified "Gagarin" class research ship built for high man- euverability to fill a defensive role. The "Orka" utilizes 3 nacelles (yielding warp 8.8 maximum speed), carries a complement of 75, and an ordnance of 2 megaphasers (4 fore/aft firing cannons) and 2 standard phasers. Small and easy to construct, the class will total 85 vessels (NCC-100-NCC-184). In later years of their service, the "Orka" class may be converted to the "Clarke" (NCC-100) class superscouts/diplomatic clip- pers with 6 phasers, warp 10 capacity, and complements of 61. The "Orka" class gunboat "Vallejo" (NCC-174) will be lost in the line of duty and honored by Star Fleet Academy (Second Fleet) by having a residence hull named after her [JRM2, LOR, SFD, SfP, SASH]. The U.S.S. "Trifis" (NCC-2772) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark V configuration. The U.S.S. "Valhalla" (NCC-26269) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser, and the Mark II U.S.S. "Ra" (NCC-26279) and "Vesta" (NCC-26284) enter service [FASA]. Galaxy Exploration Command calls off all searches for the lost "Reliant" class cruisers "Triumph" (NCC-26228) and "Regulator" (NCC-26245) last operating in the rimward frontier areas [FASA]. Snyder of the Federation survey ship "Kensington Taylor" dies [TOS #89]. 17 May The U.S.S. "Enterprise" (NCC-1701) heavy cruiser is recommissioned. This, yet another variation on the original "Constitution" design, and the second Class I ship with linear (LN-64) warp drive, incorporates all of the latest advances in Star Fleet technology: 18 warp-powered phasers, two photon torpedo banks, warp 12 capacity, a cloaking device, new deflector shields and screens, Duotronic II computers, and a complement of 500. This starship class will consist of eight vessels, all rebuilt heavy cruisers. Possessing the best warp dynamics of all Class I starships, the "Enterprise" class starship's speed, long range, impressive ordnance, and the habitability gained from its size, make them a natural choice for extended exploration missions throughout the unknown frontiers of the U.F.P. Treaty Zone. On stardate 7067.42, the U.S.S. "Enterprise" will verify the existence of the Klingon D-8 "K't'inga" class warship "Losu" ("Cold," KL 40200) [FRS, SsD, SotF, FSF, LOR, SFD]. The first of two five-year missions of the new U.S.S. "Enterprise" begins with Admiral James Kirk in command [FRS]. June [reference stardate 2/1806] The Mark II "Andor" class cruiser enters service in Star Fleet. This class will be the only operational missile cruisers in the Fleet, their overall design originating from Andorian design teams contracted to create a cruiser with photon torpedoes as its main weapons. The "Andor" class will form the core of all squadrons in the famed "Blue Fleet" becoming an integral part of front line forces for Star Fleet [FASA]. The "Hensley" (NCC-4300) class heavy transport/tug is authorized for construction. Unlike the "Ptolemy" class, the "Hensley" will be able to carry up to six transport containers by manipulating its warp field to cover the additional containers, but with a reduction of top speed--yet possessing double the towing capacity while maintaining the same power consumption. 96 ships are proposed for this class (NCC-4300-NCC-4395) and reportedly 70 ships will be constructed. Each transport/tug will have a complement of 354 (including 100 pas- sengers), warp 9 capacity, 12 phaser emplacements, 2 tow pads, and a heavy duty tractor beam designed for additional range and tonnage [JRM]. The U.S.S. "Jester" (NCC-200) class light corvette is authorized. Another "Gagarin" class variant, this starship is built to serve as an armed light escort and patrol vessel. She carries a complement of only 79, has warp 8.5 capacity, and is armed with an "Avenger" class weapons pod (4 torpedo tubes: 2 fore, 2 aft) along with 2 standard phaser emplacements. Cheap to construct, at least 82 (NCC-200-NCC-281) vessels will be constructed, out of an initially proposed 89. In their later years, the "Jester" class will probably be upgraded to the "Asmodeus" (NCC-200) class light corvette configuration: almost externally identical with a slightly larger comp- lement (86 crew members), greater warp capacity (warp 8.6 max), and greater ordnance (6 standard phasers). In the years to come, vessels of the "Jester" class lost in the line of duty will be honored by having Star Fleet residence hulls named after them. Noted starships will include the "Morado" (NCC-255) at Fourth Fleet, and "York" (NCC-268) and "Nadir Covair" (NCC-275) at Second Fleet [JRM2, LOR, SfD, SFP, SASH]. The U.S.S. "Cairo" (NCC-2767) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark V configuration. The U.S.S. "Hobbiton" (NCC-2794) Mark V "Loknar" class frigate enters service, along with the U.S.S. "Circe" (NCC- 26276), "Odessa" (NCC-26280), and "Hermes" (NCC-26285) Mark II "Reliant" class cruisers [FASA]. Demora Sulu, the daughter of Hikaru Sulu, is born [ST VII]. David Ross Forester is also born about this time [GN 27]. The "Rochester" class cruisers, short-range battleships, are mothballed by Star Fleet [TCT #1]. July [reference stardate 2/1807] The U.S.S. "Pugilist" (NCC-26261) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser enters service [FASA]. This year sees the U.F.P.'s second sighting of a "Merlin" class reconnaissance frigate near wargames at Gominius VII when briefly decloaking before inexplicably exploding [Inet5]. August [reference stardate 2/1808] The K-23F "Little Killer" class escort enters service in the Klingon fleet [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Callisto" (NCC-4474) and "Juno" (NCC-4475) Mark VII "Larson" class destroyers enter service. Production of the "Larson" class is halted with the commissioning of the "Juno." The U.S.S. "Epcot" (NCC- 2711) and U.S.S. "New Delphi" (NCC-2780) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigates are refitted to the Mark V configuration. The U.S.S. "Athena" (NCC-26282) and U.S.S. "Hypnos" (NCC-26283) Mark II "Reliant" class cruisers enter service [FASA]. The Helvan race is being experimented upon by aliens. The "Enterprise" is assigned to study the waves of violence sweeping through this section of the galaxy [TOS #5]. In the Magellanic Cloud, the Neyel Hegemony vessel "Tuskerslayer" encounters an interphase rift and is lost [TLE #1]. 07 September The modernization from "Achernar" specs is approved for several heavy cruiser class starships for refit to form the "Constitution (II)" class [SotF]. The New Human Movement of the Zaran Totality reaches its peak as the "Enterprise" is ordered to transport the Zaran ambassador home. Admiral Kirk and Commander Spock battle against the oneness [TOS #9]. Commander Spock takes a two-week leave on Vulcan while the "Enterprise" transports a diplomatic party of Kaldorni [TOS #51]. Investigating the possibility of sentient magma life forms on the planet Rakatan in the Ordover system, the "Enterprise" becomes involved in a power struggle between Dohlmen of Elas. Johnston Observatory is attacked and a sapient life form is discovered on the volcanically active planet. The "Enterprise" heads for Starbase 7. "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Murphy (Security) [TOS #68]. Within the next century the Neil Armstrong starbase will be established in the Odover system [DSN #5]. In Romulan space, Ael t'Rllaillieu conducts a V.I.P. inspection tour of the Levaeri V research station [TOS #18]. The U.F.P., Klingon Empire, and Romulan Empire jointly agree to develop the planet Nimbus III, "The Planet of Galactic Peace," in the Neutral Zone [ST V]. Another treaty this year, a Polaric Test Ban Treaty, is made law following the near-destruction of the Romulan research colony Shaltok IV [V 104]. The first of 8 contacts between the U.F.P. and the Tamarians occur. The first 7 will prove futile [TNG 202]. The "Black Swan," "Guillemot," and "Halcyon" class sloops are designed [FRS]. Star Fleet's Class One starship fleet consists of 104 starship classes and 1,907 active ships [SotF]. Considered evil, genetic engineering is outlawed on Oriana, punishable by death. The Greens will continue to practice it in secret. Meanwhile, the Orianians lose their mind powers [TNG #24]. The geologically rich planet Bonanza (Aegis Aquilla IV) is discovered [FASA]. [Y 163] Another Klingon-Tholian "incident" occurs. The "Kongo" (NCC-1710) conveys delegates to a conference which will organize anti-pirate forces. Orions attack the ship and try to stop the conference. LDR police ships and heavy cruisers are fielded. The Lyran "JagdPanther" is launched: a Lyran trimaran using the center section of a "Jaguar" war cruiser and the side sections of a "Panther" light cruiser. The Kzinti "Long-Lean" destroyer is converted to a destroyer carrier, a one-of-a-kind ship, and the first actual non-Hyran carrier--other races will follow this lead. The Argonian "Twister" class light battle tug, and light battle pod are also fielded. The Krebiz spy capsule is launched on a "Mandible" class light spy cruiser. The Federation galactic survey cruiser U.S.S. "Marco Polo" is attacked by Romulans and rescued by the heavy cruiser U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-1707). The Federation scout U.S.S. "Crockett" (NCC-600) is attacked by the Romulan frigate "Draco." Marcus Tal dis- tinguishes himself during the Sherioki Incident. Orions ambush a Klingon D6 light battlecruiser, the "Conquest." The Klingon captain separates the boom section to escape. Its rear hull will later be converted by the Orions into the OK6 "Conquest" [SFB]. October [reference stardate 2/1810] The U.S.S. "London" (NCC-2749) and "Titan" (NCC-2752) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigates are refitted to the Mark V configuration. The U.S.S. "Fall Den" (NCC-2790) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate enters service. The Mark III "Brenton" class cruisers enter service, along with the U.S.S. "Artemis" (NCC-26286) Mark II "Reliant" class cruiser [FASA]. November [reference stardate 2/1811] The U.S.S. "Xerxes" (NCC-4340) "Larson" class destroyer is sold to a private sector. The U.S.S. "Hong Kong" (NCC-2795) Mark V "Loknar" class frigate enters service. The last of the Mark V "Nelson" class scouts enter service [FASA]. The "Oriskany" (NCC-1976) class through deck cruiser is authorized. Class 1b upgrades of the "Coronado" (NCC-1975) class through deck cruisers, this class will reportedly total 35 ships (NCC-1950-NCC-1984) including new-build vessels. Each ship will have warp 9 capacity, a complement of 358, and 14 standard phaser emplacements. They will be employed as frontline fighter/shuttle delivery systems and to invest- igate worlds for formal first contact follow-up missions. One such ship lost in the line of duty, the U.S.S. "Forbus" (NCC-1962), will have a Star Fleet residence hull named in her honor at Fourth Fleet [JRM2, SASH]. The "Rosenzweig" (NCC-5600) class attack cruiser is authorized. This high-powered fast-response weapons platform vessel will possess warp 9 capacity, 10 standard phaser emplacements, 4 fore/aft firing megaphasers, 4 torpedo tubes, and a complement of 385. At least 28 ships of this class will be constructed (NCC-5600-NCC-5627). This class is the predecessor of the "Thruxton" class tactical cruiser prototype of the 2290s [JRM2, SfP]. The construction of "Star League" (NCC-2101) uprated dreadnoughts is authorized. These are refits of "Federation" (NCC-2100) class dreadnoughts with additional new-build ships proposed totalling 50 ships for this class (NCC-2100-2149). Whether all of these additional costly ships will be constructed is not known. Each ship of the "Star League" class has a maximum speed of only warp 9.2, 2 photon torpedo banks, 24 phaser emplacements, and a complement of 466. The U.S.S. "Unification" (NCC-2140) will still be in service in the 24th Century, as a training vessel assigned to Star Fleet Academy (Home Fleet) [JRM, SASH]. The Mark IV "Derf" class tender enters service [FASA]. Admiral zantai Kaneida leads a small group of Klingon warships on a search-and-destroy mission into the Triangle to destroy or capture any Romulan forces they might encounter [FASA]. Clark Terrell is finally rescued from Derus VI. For his efforts, Terrell is promoted to Lt. Commander and named First Officer of the U.S.S. "Pacifica." He is also awarded the Palm Leaf of Derus and the Federation Star for Distinguished Service. He will become one of Star Fleet's premier authorities on first contact, leading missions to Yuria III, Olaras Prime, Mizar IV and the Pilurran Colonies [SsC]. December [reference stardate 2/1812] The W-2F class warpshuttle enters service in the Klingon Empire [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Fusilier" (NCC-26264) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser is destroyed by hostile action or natural disaster [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Johannesburg" (NCC-2788) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark V configuration. The U.S.S. "Enforcer" (NCC-26251) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser is refitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Redan" (NCC-26271), last of the Mark I "Reliant" class cruisers enters service with the Mark II U.S.S. "Dionysus" (NCC-26289) [FASA]. In the alternate "Mirror" universe, imperial scientist Carol Marcus and her son David perfect their revolutionary Genesis Project. David convinces her that such a process would be used by the empire as a dreadful weapon. When the I.S.S. "Reliant" arrives at Regula I, they wipe the memory of the station's computer, thus robbing the empire of a great destructive force. They are both arrested [TBoT #14]. 2269, January The refitting of the 56 "Saladin," "Siva," and "Cochise" class destroyers (NCC-500-NCC-555) to "Jenghiz" (NCC-501) class is authorized, with 36 ad- ditional new-build destroyers (NCC-556-NCC-592) proposed [JRM]. Intelligence reports begin coming in of a new variant to the Romulan V-11 "Stormbird" cruiser. Some 50 of the V-11 ships are believed refitted with fore and aft firing torpedoes in place of the RPL-1 plasma torpedo. The new configuration makes for a more maneuverable vessel with a more evenly distributed spread of firepower and vastly increased amount of power available [GEC V2N6]. The Federation survey ship "Kensington Taylor" monitors another passing ship. It will be her last contact until her destruction in 2270 [TOS #89]. The experimental "Idaho" class project is re-initialized. First begun in the early 2260s as a possible upgrade for the "Constitution" class ships, the "Idaho" will utilize new design elements to be incorporated fleet-wide within 30 years [Inet9]. January [reference stardate 2/1901] The U.S.S. "Deneva Ra" (NCC-2750) and "Cygni Minor" (NCC-2769) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigates are refitted to the Mark V configuration. The U.S.S. "Forceful" (NCC-26270) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser enters service with the Mark II U.S.S. "Bacchus" (NCC-26288). In the empire, conversion of all Klingon K-6A gunboats to K-6C are completed [FASA]. The Mark II "Firestorm" class destroyer enters service [Inet14]. The last of the "Sands" class light exploration cruisers is launched [Inet5]. The "Grief" class enters service, with 3 nacelles, a ship's complement of 95 and warp 9 capacity [Inet13]. 14 February The "Tabriz" (NCC-8756) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commis- sioned [RGP]. Near the Romulan Neutral Zone, a Federation outpost is established on the planet Obsidian (Loki system) during this era [GN 28]. February (stardate 7629.4) Responding to an increase in the number of borderspace violations by various threat forces, the Procurements Committee recommends Star Fleet Program Proposal No. 34714S--construction of 178 perimeter action plat- forms in the 1010 series and a minimum of 4 additional strike cruisers of the 2500 design [SotF2]. [reference stardate 2/1902] The Mark III "Chandley" class frigates enter service in Star Fleet with modified computer systems, cargo bays, impulse drive systems, shields, and photon torpedo launchers [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Noma Ra Den" (NCC-2779) "Loknar" class frigate is lost, her whereabouts unknown. The U.S.S. "Thuphylla" (NCC-2782) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark V configuration. The U.S.S. "Minerva" (NCC-26287) Mark II "Reliant" class cruiser enters service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Encounter" (NCC-26232) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser is destroyed by hostile action or a natural disaster. Her sister ship, the U.S.S. "Reforger" (NCC-26265) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser, enters service [FASA]. Assuming the 7-year cycle has not been disrupted since 2262, Spock should be experiencing pon farr symptoms at approximately this time [AT]. March [reference stardate 2/1903] The Mark XXX "Monarch" class freighter enters service in the Federation. The U.S.S. "Caitos Prea" (NCC-2796) Mark V "Loknar" class frigate enters service, along with the U.S.S. "Legionaire" (NCC-26267) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser [FASA]. The "Anubus" (NCC-5000) class scout is authorized. Similar to the "Siva" class destroyer, this class will consist of 98 ships (NCC-5000-NCC-5097). The ship names comprising this class (despite NCCs) suggest that these vessels may, at least in part, be upgraded "Hermes," "Monoceros," and "Cygnus" class scouts [JRM2]. The pressure of quasar olivium inside Belle Terre's Quake Moon reaches a critical point, changing the gradual increase of pressure to a sudden and exponential one [TOS #90]. 15 March Star Fleet changes the primary mission profile of the "Belknap" (NCC-2501) class cruiser to one of a more defensive posture: strike cruisers. The "Belknap" class ships unofficially become replacements for the large number of perimeter action ships built during the Four Years War and gradually becoming outdated [SotF]. Although not known to the U.F.P. at large, Star Fleet begins to take covert actions against the Kzinti. This "hemming-in" will lead to the Kzinti Incursion in three years, and will later have great affect on Star Fleet's shipbuilding schedule [SotF]. Experimental work with single warp drive nacelles and more than two nacelles yields quick confirmation that two is the optimum number for power generation and vehicle control [NTM]. During this period, the "Enterprise" is probably refitted in Earth orbit. Commander Spock becomes the starship's captain while Captain Kirk still retains the rank of Admiral (possibly promoted from Rear Admiral). Scott will serve, at least part time, as an engineering instructor [TOS #89]. stardate 7981.3 On shore leave, Scott participates in the testing of a new Kelvan warp drive system aboard the "Chandley," with some old SCE friends. A routine test voyage to Starbase 22 goes awry and the ship ends up making first contact with the alien warship "Durgejiin" of the Lutralian Hegemony. This incident results in SCE teams being augmented with cultural specialists and linguists. Commander Mahmud al-Khaled becomes the first SCE Liason, a new staff position at Star Fleet Headquarters responsible for coordinating all Corps missions [SCE #19]. A bottle of Bunnahabhain scotch of this year's vintage is given to James Kirk by Chief Engineer Scott as a parting gift [GN 47]. Commander Montgomery Scott, transferred to the Design Division of the Star Fleet Corps of Engineers, evolves the ideal fighting cruiser starship--from an Engineer's point of view. The U.S.S. "Starstalker" (NCC-2117) class patrol cruiser, with a ship's complement of 515, warp 11 capacity, and armed with 12 phasers and an incredible 8 torpedo tubes, has few equals in terms of ordnance. The class will total 16 [SfP]. Scott also helps to develop mule engines: detachable independent power plants that can tow at impulse or warp speed colonial conestogas. An idea of one of his students, Scott sponsors the development [TOS #89]. April [reference stardate 2/1904] The Klingon D-7S "K't'mara" ("Bringer Of Justice") class cruiser enters service in the Klingon fleet [FASA]. Also in the Klingon Empire, "D'Ktahg" class heavy fighters are upgraded with disruptors [Inet5]. The "Anderson" (NCC-8400) class heavy scout is authorized. Ultra-fast and cost effective, this class will be used for patrols, surveillance, and U.F.P. defense. It is another attempt at tandem nacelle deployment below the dorsal pylon, giving the "Anderson" class a long, slender warp field for increased speed (warp 9.3 maximum). Its primary mission will be extended reconnaissance patrol into critical areas ahead of U.F.P. ves- sels, using her extensive surveillance equipment. During normal oper- ations the "Anderson" class vessels will perform both surveillance and picket duty around capital ships. This class will carry a standard ship's complement of 370, consist of 75 vessels reportedly (NCC-8400-NCC-8474) and carry the relatively light armament of 12 phaser emplacements and 2 torpedo tubes [JRM2]. The U.S.S. "Que Dane" (NCC-2791) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate enters service. The U.S.S. "Courageous" (NCC-26241) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser is refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. 09 May The U.S.S. "Lexington" (NCC-1703) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Newport News Shipbuilding/Starcraft Assembly, Louisiana, Earth for conversion to "Enterprise" class specs [SotF, HCE, FRS]. 12 May The remaining 4 heavy cruisers to be uprated to "Constitution (II)" specs from "Achernar" configuration are approved [SotF]. May [reference stardate 2/1905] The Mark I "Northampton" class frigate enters service with a crew of 325 and warp 10 capacity. These frigates will be stationed by Star Fleet in all sensitive areas to prevent aggression. These ships have numerous recreation facilities and spacious quarters for the crewmembers and marines, mounting the most powerful of Star Fleet's engines (the LN-64 warp engine). Although the hull design incorporates the single-engine lock found on several Andorian designs, the "Northampton" is of Martian design [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Mulandra" (NCC-2797) Mark V "Loknar" class frigate enters service. The Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser "Furious" (NCC-26234) is refitted to the Mark II configuration, and the Mark II U.S.S. "Ceres" (NCC-26290) enters service [FASA]. June [reference stardate 2/1906] The K-22B "Bird of Prey" class scout enters service in the Klingon fleet [FASA]. The Star Fleet Heritage Trust acquires the U.S.S. "Brunswick" (NCC-1150), an old "Nova Scotia" class hospital ship modified to a cruiser. The ship will be fully restored to her cruiser state and placed on display at the Star Fleet Historical Spacecraft Museum in the Ariolo system [Inet9]. The U.S.S. "Rio De Janiero" (NCC-2757) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark V configuration [FASA]. At age 7, Tuvok embarks on the traditional 10-day Kahs-wan ordeal [TLE #1]. July [reference stardate 2/1907] The U.S.S. "Asclepius" (NCC-26293) Mark II "Reliant" class cruiser enters service [FASA]. Orders for long-dead components for the "Decatur" (NCC-2500) class are placed with subcontractors. The 1010 class, now dubbed "Akyazi," enters the Category II design phase [SotF2]. The U.S.S. "Potemkin" (NCC-1711) and the U.S.S. "Essex" (NCC-1727) have their "Daystrom" Duotronic computer systems upgraded to "Daystrom" Duotronic II. "Tektar" and "Conus" fire control and sensor systems are also installed on the "Potemkin"--replacing the "Stalt" defensive system [SotF]. Dr. Daniel Corrigan and Sorel perfect nerve regeneration [TOS #39]. The mother of Keiko Ishikawa is born [DSN 408]. August [reference stardate 2/1908] The U.S.S. "Ares" (NCC-26291) Mark II "Reliant" class cruiser enters service [FASA]. Renora, the Bajoran madame arbiter, is born [DSN 408]. The "Coventry" class frigate U.S.S. "Ashanti" (NCC-1237) is used as a test ship for the Mark 20 "Emperor" series multi-directional phaser cannon. The single unit mounted above the ship's impulse engines will be tested until 2274 [SotF]. [reference stardate 2/19] The Type 2 V-20 "Galan Stelri" ("Star Seeker") and the Type 2 V-30 "Vas'delatham" ("Winged Defender") class cruisers enter service in the Romulan fleet [FASA]. In Federation space, the Mark I "Berena" class free trader enters service [FASA]. Alistair Fergus of Daran V enters office as the Federation Council President [FASA]. Rougly around this time (if not earlier) the two warring factions from Tevlin-De, the Ennis and Nol-Ennis tribes, are marooned on a moon in the Gamma Quadrant cursed with immortality, after fighting for well over a century before [DSN #28]. [Y 164] The Klingon D6 "Gnasher" raids Rita's Planet in the Neutral Zone, massacring the Federation colonists. The U.S.S. "Kongo" (NCC-1710) arrives and rescues Burt Engels, the only survivor. While transporting him to Organia to testify against Commander Kremler, the "Gnasher" attempts to intercept the "Kongo." Kumerian assumes command of the frigate "Vigilance." On the Federation-Romulan border, a Romulan Praetorian team led by Crusia Malak attacks Deep Space Listening Post 78 in an effort to capture a Federation scientist developing a system to track cloaked ships. He escapes by shuttle to Sebelia IV, a jungle planet used to train U.F.P. marines and prime teams, where a team in training rescues him. Malak's promising career is sidetracked, retaining the same rank for the next 8 years. The Kzinti deploy fighter craft capable of controlling their own drones. The Lyrans produce the first war cruisers and war destroyers; ship classes that will change the galaxy. The U.F.P. receives plasma 'F' torpedoes from the Gorns as part of the Treaty of Algeron. These are only mounted on a handful of ships (DDLs and FFLs) for test purposes. The Argonians, about to surrender to the Romulans, develop a tracking system which can accurately plot their plasma torpedo trajectories. The Phaser-P (plasma phaser) is equipped with this system, enabling the phaser to do twice as much damage to incoming torpedoes. This discovery turns back the invasion, and the following year the Romulans will call off the attack, ending the war. The Argonians will not let this technology slip into alien hands. The Kzinti advanced attack shuttle (AAS fighter) is deployed, carrying two Type 1 drones (for ship killing) and a fore point defense phaser. Their LDR light cruiser is also fielded. The Romulans begin to deploy Klingon scout frigates among their fleet. The Romulan "Pelican" and "Falcon" enter service. The "Kongo" enters a time warp and returns [SFB]. Evan Pardonnet is elected governor of the Belle Terre Colonial Expedition: a 9-month one-way journey of 64,000 colonists aboard 72 varied ships. Admiral James Kirk accepts to lead the expedition. Captain Spock assumes the role of First Officer for the mission. Kirk apprehends Billy Maidenshore (a Human operative for the Orion syndicate) for stealing his admiralty shuttles over the past two weeks. Learning of the Expedition, Maidenshore sees to being a colonist. The preliminary manifest of ship participation (not including single-family private vessels, mule tenders, and runabouts) is as follows: "Yukon," "Oregon Trail," "Lewis And Clark," "Mandrake Anachronae," "Promontory Point," "Northwest Passage," "Hampton Roads," "Comanche," "Lakota," "Sacajawea" (conestogas), "Colunga" (mule roundhouse), "Hunter's Moon," "Royal York," "Zavada," "Rattlesnake" (enforcement), "Polynesian" (conestoga tender), "Mable Stevens" (VIP transport), "American Rover" (pathfinder), "Twilight Sentinel" (coroner ship), "Brother's Keeper" (mercy ship), "Pandora's Box," "Iroquois" (industrial), "Crystobel" (commercial pilot), "Webb" 1-9 (factory drones), "Macedon" (commercial tow), "Red Barn" (cattleship), "Quincy B. Hobbs" (cattleship/dairy), "Normandy" (farmship/ botanical), "Uncle Jake's Pocket" (hotel vessel), "Norfolk Rebel" (tugantine), "Kaleonahe" (mine ship), "Foggy Dew" (dairy barge), "Heidi," "Annie B" (ranch barges), "Charger" (equine stable), "Black Swan" (garden ship), "Olympian" (organ lab), "Impeller" (cutter), "Enterprise" (starship), "Republic" (cutter), and "Beowulf" (combat support tender) [TOS #89]. 11 September The U.S.S. "Excalibur" (NCC-1705) heavy cruiser is relaunched after being converted to "Enterprise" specs [SotF, HCE, FRS]. 12 September The U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-1707) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth for conversion to "Enterprise" specs [SotF, HCE, FRS]. 17 September [reference stardate 2/1909.17] Star Fleet approves the designs of new Star Fleet uniforms: Class A (Dress), Class B (Duty), Class C (Special) and Class D (Supplement) [URM, SFD]. Savel is born on Freelan [GN 16]. September [reference stardate 2/1909] the U.S.S. "Stockholm" (NCC-2789) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate is re- fitted to the Mark V configuration. The Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser U.S.S. "Guardian" (NCC-26244) is refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. Gran, Audrid Dax's son, dies [GN 38]. October [reference stardate 2/1910] The U.S.S. "Monson" (NCC-2392) "Chandley" class frigate is overtaken by four Klingon K-23 class destroyers in the Triangle. They board a captured Klingon ship which self-destructs killing two marine platoons aboard and the entire Klingon ship's crew. Because of this incident, Star Fleet policy states that before marines board any enemy vessel a complete scan must be made of the vessel to determine if the destruct systems are in operation [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Hannibal" (NCC-4350) Mark VI "Larson" class destroyer is refitted to the Mark VII configuration. The U.S.S. "Iotia" (NCC-2776) and the U.S.S. "Salos" (NCC-2781) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigates are refitted to the Mark V configuration. The U.S.S. "Kism" (NCC-2798) Mark V "Loknar" class frigate enters service. The U.S.S. "Lifeforce" (NCC-26258) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser is refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. The K-27C class escort enters service in the Klingon fleet [FASA]. 27 October The U.S.S. "Exeter" (NCC-1706) heavy cruiser is relaunched after conver- sion to the "Enterprise" configuration [SotF, HCE, FRS]. 31 October [reference stardate 2/1910.31] The new Star Fleet uniforms consisting of a wraparound maroon tunic, with black pants and boots, are issued. These may initially serve strictly as dress uniforms for an unspecified period of time. The duty undershirt and collar are color-coded, matching the color of the departmental stripe on the sleeve: white for admiralty/command, green for medical, gold for en- gineering/operations, grey for sciences/communications, black for ship's services/security, and red for cadet/trainee (with a color bar). The departmental stripe on the left sleeve is bordered with gold piping except in the cases of cadets and midshipmen. Officers, cadets, midshipmen, and chief petty officers wear a stripe at the right shoulder (clasp on front, Federation symbol on the back) and the left sleeve (8 centimeters from the cuff). Enlisted men and petty officers usually have the sleeve stripe as well as rectangular tabs at each shoulder. The sleeve stripe of a cadet being red and containing a diagonal bar of color denoting the department they are studying. The sleeve departmental stripe bears pips and bars in- dicating (initially at least) service length within Star Fleet with gold pips denoting years served as an officer and silver pips indicating years served as an enlisted man in one and five year terms in conjunction with bars. In later years pips and bars may be used to indicate commendations and/or citations earned in Star Fleet rather than service length. Rank is represented by means of ten variants of specialized gold (and in some cases silver) pins worn on the right shoulder, replacing the traditional sleeve mark braid. These first-issue rank pins may eventually be altered or updated in time. Flag officers have gold edging on the uniform front flap and a Flag Assignment Stripe above the rank insignia on the left sleeve. Uniform insignias are simplified and uniform, consisting of the arrowhead shield (on all uniforms except Class C): a silver inlaid gold plaque behind the gold shield denotes an officer whether commissioned or petty, while a gold shield without a plaque serves to indicate crewmen, cadets, and midshipmen (at least in the early stages of this uniform series). By the early 2290s, enlisted personnel will be required to wear name tags upon their duty uniforms. This series of uniforms will be ex- tremely long lasting, and kept in use through the early 24th Century with slight variations including alterations and elimination of the undershirt tunic. The wrist communicator may possibly be phased out during this era also, and a new hand-held communicator will make a comeback [URM, FRS, LOR, SFD, ST II, ST III, ST IV, ST V, ST VI, TNG 241, TNG 259, TNG 163, TOS #90]. Captain Kirk shows off his new uniform before the Belle Terre Colonial Expedition preparing to embark for deep space at the captains' meeting [TOS #89]. 03 November The U.S.S. "Farragut" (NCC-1702) heavy cruiser is relaunched after con- version to the "Enterprise" class configuration [SotF, HCE, FRS]. The Belle Terre Colonial Expedition is launched from Starbase 16. It's destination is Occult IV (Belle Terre) in Cluster Z-80 of the Sagittarian stellar group. Captain James Kirk of the U.S.S. "Enterprise" is in command [TOS #89]. November [reference stardate 2/1911] The Klingon Z-4B class defense outpost is phased out [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Vladivostok" (NCC-2778) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate is re- fitted to the Mark V configuration [FASA]. Dis is born in the Romulan Empire [TOS #95]. 24 November The U.S.S. "Constitution" (NCC-1700) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth for major upgrading [SotF, HCE]. December [reference stardate 2/1912] The Mark IV "Chandley" class frigates enter service in Star Fleet. The U.S.S. "Hestia" (NCC-26292) Mark II "Reliant" class cruiser enters service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Dakota" (NCC-5100) class heavy shuttle carrier is authorized. One of the first non-dreadnought classes to utilize 3 warp drive nacelles, the "Dakota" possesses warp 8.8 capacity and is designed to be a support ship for a variety of shuttlecraft in non-hostile and rear support areas. She carries a standard complement of 425, an impressive 28 shuttlecraft bays, and is lightly armed with 12 standard phasers. Some 56 vessels will comprise this class (NCC-5100-NCC-5155) and design features will later be incorporated into the "Archangel" (NCC-2294) class shuttlecarrier devel- oped in the early 2290s [JRM2, SfP]. The conversion of 8 "Bonhomme Richard" class heavy cruisers to "Endeavor" class specifications is approved [SotF]. The U.S.S. "Genser," along with five other escorts accompanying a convoy of neutronic fuel carriers to the rimward frontier, scans an unidentified object travelling on a parallel course. The "Genser" breaks away from the convoy to investigate and disappears. After several minutes the "Genser" reappears, maintaining its last course and speed but doesn't respond to radio calls. Sensor scans reveal that the entire crew had disappeared. The convoy is halted and searches are made but nothing is found to solve the mystery. The mysterious object had also disappeared. The U.S.S. "Genser" is later assigned to active duty in the rimward frontier areas [FASA]. The Mark IV "Baker" class destroyer enters service with a complement of 273 and warp 9 capacity [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/1912] The Mark I "Gagarin" class research vessel enters service in Star Fleet. The U.S.S. "Gagarin" (NCC-630) class ship is commanded by Captain Gralev with First Officer Garrovick [FASA, TOS #97]. During this era, on Reydovan IV an unusual virus is found which reformats the brain to its needs. The victims are alive but no longer humanoid, trapped in a nightmare world of consciousness not of their own making [TNG #40]. On Vulcan, Tavis treks across Vulcan's Forge averaging 60 kilometers a day [NWNC]. The Cardassians attempt to make common cause with the Bekiir (literally "badger" or "digfish"--extreme xenophobes from the Gamma Quadrant) against the Klingons, but the Bekiir destroy the 3 Cardassian ships sent as emis- saries. The Cardassians decide to leave them alone. A Cardassian kuluk- metal security box from this time (Uta Dul dynasty) bearing a directed- energy weapon and a Bekiir time key is sealed with a force shield lock. A century later it will fall into the hands of Captain Square-Deal Djonreel, a Lonatian trader, and be directly responsible for the total massacre of Deep Space 9--in an alternate timeline [DSN #5]. In the alternate "Mirror" universe, David Marcus escapes from the Delta Hydra VI concentration camp. Enraged, Emperor Nogura has Carol Marcus executed as an example of what happens to those who oppose the empire [TBoT #14]. 2270, 05 January The uprating of two more ships to the "Enterprise" class, the U.S.S. "El Dorado" (NCC-1722) and U.S.S. "Kreiger" (NCC-1726) is approved [SotF]. The planet Sindikash near the Vaughn-Creighton system is colonized during this era [DoH #2]. The Mark I "Jenghiz" (NCC-501) class destroyer is commissioned. This class features a ship's complement of 338, 12 phasers, 2 photon torpedo banks, and a maximum velocity of warp 9. Powerful and maneuverable, the "Jenghiz" will prove to be a valuable patrol and support vessel. The Mark I is the first destroyer incorporating the separate torpedo launch system that will soon become standard on most Federation designs. This unique placement of the torpedo tracks and exhaust system allow for more powerful torpedoes to be used, with the added bonus of providing significantly more internal space for research and crew compartments [Inet7, JRM]. January Uprating of 4 more "Achernar" class ships to "Endeavor" specs is approved [SotF]. The construction of the "Catchon" (NCC-3400) class interceptors is auth- orized. At least 25 of the 41 proposed ships (NCC-3400-NCC-3440) will be built. Each ship has 3 torpedo tubes, 12 phasers, a complement of 352, and a maximum speed of warp 9.5 [JRM]. The Star Fleet Requirements Analysis Board issues a list of design parameters for the "Akyazi" class. The Category III design phase begins and 5 firms prepare design proposals. A U.F.P. council subcommittee, assembled by Councillor Eso Procuia, questions the need for 178 ships of the perimeter action type and begins an independent investigation [SotF2]. The U.S.S. "Proxima" (NCC-1737) "Achernar" class heavy cruiser is assigned to TacFleet [SotF]. Starbase 11 currently is manned by 634 personnel and 203 dependents [NWNC]. The Klingons commission the "K'T'Orr" class destroyer, one of the first Klingon warships designed with crew survivability in mind. With a ship's complement of 120 and warp 9 capacity, this class will serve with outstanding success for 35 years before the introduction of the Type B variant. The Type A is armed with 7 disruptors and 1 torpedo tube [Inet7, KDP]. 07 February The "Bursa" (NCC-8763) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commis- sioned [RGP]. After an unfortunate incident involving the tan shui, the grandfather of the Dragon's Grand Chamberlain of Pai (in the Dragon Empire) takes the family name Mu [TNG #38]. Felisa Howard, the future grandmother of Beverly Crusher, is born [TNG 266]. A civilian version of the "AvwI'quv" ("Honor Guard") class general purpose shuttlecraft enters service in the Klingon Empire [Inet5]. stardate 7731.2 The U.S.S. "Idaho" (NCC-3102) class ship is launched from the Nova Ship Yards at Andor and enters service. The first ship in a new line and a testbed for many new technologies for such classes as the upcoming "Apollo" and "Delphi" classes (and notably next year's "Ariel" class), the "Idaho" class has a limited warp capacity of 6.9, carries a complement of 380, and measures 338 meters in length. Only 3 ships will comprise this class (NCC-3102-NCC-3104). All of these ships incorporate innovative technologies with the most notable differences to 'conventional' ships being triangular hulls and warp nacelles with recessed ramscoops [Inet9]. April The "Trojan" (NCC-4200) class troop transport is authorized for con- struction. Designed to deliver large numbers of troops and their equip- ment to areas of conflict in both assault and peace keeping roles, the "Trojan" is equipped with extensive ECM equipment and heavy shields. Its complement is 1,200 (1,000 of which are troops) and has a maximum speed of warp 8.8. Ordnance is 18 phaser emplacements and 2 photon torpedo tubes. 68 ships will be reportedly built (NCC-4200-NCC-4267) [JRM2]. After two centuries, inbreeding and latent mutations catch up with the colonists of Hera (492 Lyncis III). The average life span is 40, most pregnancies miscarry, and half the population carries one or more lethal genetic diseases. The Herans begin a crash effort to develop genetic engineering [TNG #42]. Sabotage continues to plague the Belle Terre Colonial Expedition, secretly masterminded by the criminal Billy Maidenshore. The Federation survey ship "Kensington Taylor" is destroyed by a Kauld battlebarge shortly before discovering a unique lunar anomaly in the Occult star system. The Kauld and Blood races agree to a weak alliance, perceiving the incoming U.F.P. convoy as a threat. Maidenshore succeeds in convincing the conestoga "Yukon" to secede from the fleet, and Kirk assigns the "Impeller" as an escort back to U.F.P. space. Maidenshore's Orion allies try to take the convoy (using a conductor mesh weapon never before revealed to Star Fleet) but the "Enterprise" intervenes, destroying Orion vessels. Unfortunately, Maidenshore escapes--only to be rescued by Orions who later join up with the Kauld-Blood alliance. An all-out attack against the colonial fleet follows, with Captain Kirk's spherical defense strategem succeeding and Billy Maidenshore being taken prisoner [TOS #89]. 12 May The U.S.S. "Decatur" (NCC-2500) prototype cruiser is commissioned. It will be further uprated and become a member of the "Belknap" (NCC-2501) strike cruiser class [SotF, FRS, DPS, SsD]. While undergoing acceptance trials, the U.S.S. "Excalibur" (NCC-1705) records a velocity of warp factor 18.74--the highest speed reached by a heavy cruiser class starship utilizing standard linear warp drive for its time [SotF]. 18 May The U.S.S. "Excalibur" (NCC-1705) is recommissioned as an "Enterprise" class heavy cruiser [SotF, HCE]. 30 May The "Novokkuznetski" (NCC-8757) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commissioned [RGP]. 22 June The U.S.S. "Farragut" (NCC-1702) is recommissioned as an "Enterprise" class heavy cruiser [SotF, HCE]. 26 June The U.S.S. "Eagle" (NCC-1719) is the first ship to enter dock for conversion to "Endeavor" specs [SotF, HCE]. 29 June The U.S.S. "Exeter" (NCC-1706) heavy cruiser is recommissioned as an "Enterprise" class starship [SotF, HCE]. 30 June After the introduction of larger ships (such as the "Ariel" class), the "Coronado" class is reclassified during construction to through-deck cruisers [SotF]. 09 July The U.S.S. "Yorktown" (NCC-1704) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Newport News Shipbuilding/Starcraft Assembly, Virginia, Earth for upgrading to "Constitution (II)" specs [SotF, HCE]. Belle Terre is settled. Mere weeks afterwards, Spock detects quasar olivium inside the Quake Moon, and the moon is scheduled to explode in 8 days. Using a small fleet of ships' tractor beams to attempt to remove a rock plug from the moon and thus release the internal pressure buildup fails with 8 colony ships either destroyed or damaged beyond repair, and 67 dead colonists. The Captain Sunn's "Rattlesnake" enforcement vessel is dispatched to locate another nearby world for the colonists to settle, and discovers the extinct Elah civilization on Nevlin the victim of a phenomena called the Blackness. Before long, the "Rattlesnake" also becomes a victim of this energy-draining force. Another attempt is made to save the colony world: the tractor beams of all ships are used to tow a smaller moon into a collision course with the Quake Moon. Its impact successfully releases the internal pressure, devistating only half of Belle Terre. Rebuilding of the colony begins [TOS #90]. The cruiser "Peleliu" is dispatched on a 6-month flight out to Belle Terre to take over picket duty and relieve the "Enterprise" to return to U.F.P. space [TOS #94]. August TacFleet and the Bureau of Spacecraft officials conduct simulation studies on the "Akyazi" project test articles submitted by the competing firms. The Carina design is the front-runner, benefiting from a low profile and stealth features [SotF2]. The Burn has left Belle Terre's atmosphere contaminated with radioactive quasar olivium particles. While aiding the colonists, Orbital Shuttle 6 is shot down and Chekov (now a Lt. Commander) finds himself marooned in hostile territory. Lt. Commanders Sulu and Uhura stumble across a conspiracy by Peacemakers to illegally mine olivium and flood the colony. The guided crash of an olivium-loaded shuttlecraft creates an impact crater diverting the flood, as well as flushing the atmosphere clean of olivium contamination [TOS #91]. David Forester's pet cat is born. The cat will live to be at least 18 [GN 27]. September Construction of the "Hellion" (NCC-4900) class heavy destroyer is authorized. This class is to be comprised of 36 ships (NCC-4900- NCC-4936) as initially proposed, to fill the gap between destroyers and dreadnoughts. Each ship will have warp 9.2 capacity, 18 phaser emplacements, 2 torpedo tubes, and a complement of 450. The U.S.S. "Martii" (NCC-4907) will be lost in the line of duty and the Star Fleet Academy (Third Fleet) will name a residence hull in her honor [JRM, SASH]. Construction of the 3-nacelled "Commanche" (NCC-3600) class assault frigate is authorized. Armed with 4 torpedo tubes, 12 phaser emplace- ments, and 2 megaphasers (4 cannons), 52 frigates are initially proposed (NCC-3600-NCC-3629), although only 30 will be reportedly built. Each ship has only warp 9.1 capacity and a standard ship's complement of 450 [JRM]. 11 September The U.S.S. "Merrimac" (NCC-1715) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., Cumbria, Earth for conversion to "Constitution (II)" specs [SotF, HCE]. Commander Chekov transfers to the "Reliant" (NCC-1864) as First Officer, along with Kyle and two other crewmen. A Kauld ship carrying a skeleton crew heads straight for Belle Terre. The "Enterprise" completely destroys the vessel after refusing to acknowledge their hail. Terwolan and Deloric, Kauld workers, desert their project of building an olivium- powered laser on a comet after it is fired at the colony. Dr. McCoy and Commander Scott take a refitted cargo tug out on a survey mission and learn of Vellyngaith's laser project from Terwolan and Deloric on Naresidan Station. Captain Kirk becomes romantically involved with Lilian Coates. Spock develops a plan to stop the incoming laser beam by transforming it into neutrinos using a specialized scanner and involving all the colonies ships. The Kauld attack and are again defeated, Belle Terre again saved [TOS #92]. The Tholian TH-J6 "Jilkan" ("Destruction") class battle cruiser enters service. 14 of these warp 6 vessels will be built over a period of 40 years. 5 will actually enter service and be mostly used at the opposite border far away from U.F.P. space. The other 9 will either be testbeds or half-finished ships used to perform deterrence missions near the border [Inet9]. November After the launch of the "Andor" class missile cruiser, Star Fleet feels that a larger and more powerful craft could be constructed to increase the combat capability of photon torpedoes. Dozens of designs are considered and, at first, the "Cassard" class is the most logical upgrade. But the inherent nature of photon exhaust and the unusual reaction between launched torpedoes and the warp drive, especially while at higher warp speeds, necessitated the moving of the torpedo system. As more and more modeling and mission specific ships are created, the Sol III Baltic yards, in a joint effort with the Chiokis design bureau created the "Abbe" class. The "Abbe" (NCC-5300) class PT destroyer is authorized for construction. 31 ships are proposed (NCC-5300-NCC-5330) and at least the first 20 will be built. Larger than other missile oriented ships, the "Abbe" class will be more powerful and faster, capable of responding with other first response units [Inet7, JRM]. The "Gregory" (NCC-7700) class exploration cruiser is authorized. This class, equipped with enhanced sensor arrays for extensive solar system exploration and two dual impulse units for added in-system maneuver- ability, will be used to investigate worlds for formal first contacts. Each ship has warp 8.2 capacity, a standard ships complement of 443, and a mere 12 phaser emplacements. The "Gregory" class will consist of 83 ships total (NCC-7700-NCC-7782) [JRM2]. The "Rising Star" (NCC-S1200) class starliner is authorized for construc- tion. This class is designed to provide uncrowded, luxurious accommod- ations for up to 2,000 passengers. "Rising Star" class starliners will have warp 7.2 capacity, a standard ship's complement of 400, and 8 phaser emplacements. The ships comprising this class will total 68 (NCC-S1200- NCC-S1267). These will be among the first starships to employ high density warp nacelles of the SW 104/2-10SL type, predecessors of the SY 71 series advanced warp nacelles [JRM3]. Councillor Procuia's subcommittee issues its controversial report of find- ings and, with engineering testimony and data from the publication 'Merrel's Fleet Review' adding weight to the "bigger is better" argument, the "Akyazi" program is not only reduced but put on temporary hold alto- gether [SotF2]. 11 November The Military Staff Committee orders an additional 15 strike cruisers of the "Decatur" design (NCC-2501-14 & 2519), bringing the total number to 20. As a result, the proposed "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship program is put on hold [SotF, SotF2]. The "Kentwood" (NCC-B1000) class bulk cargo carrier is authorized for construction. The super-tanker of the Federation, the BCC is intended to transport starbase sections, starship parts (primary hulls, nacelles etc.), and whole research stations. Thirty of these 1,272-meter long ves- sels are proposed and at least 22 will be constructed (NCC-B1000- NCC-B1021). Each ship carries a standard complement of only 57, is armed with 2 phaser emplacements, and has warp 4.7 capacity [JRM3]. A secret Kauld observation station is situated within a hollowed-out asteroid in the Belle Terre system's Oort cloud [TOS #93]. A magnetic phase shift in di-isotonic rocks occurs on Heronius [SNW II]. [Y 165] The Near Side Krebiz send the Diplomatic Capsule "Dirty" attached to the cruiser "Pinch" to the Federation to apply for membership. Pacifist factions in the Federation prevent the acceptance of the Krebiz applica- tion on the grounds that the Klingons would see it as an act of aggres- sion. The Klingons learn of the Krebiz attempt and are greatly insulted. As it is headed home, the Klingons ambush the "Dirty Pinch" in an asteroid belt and attempt to destroy it. It escapes thanks to the luck and abil- ities of its captain while running the gauntlet. The Klingons decide to punish the Krebiz by destroying their spaceflight capability and enslaving the Alnid system. Plasma phasers are implemented by the Far Side AFR after receiving information from the AR via a small cannister sent back through the collapsing wormhole--which collapses completely. The Argonian "Starstorm" new heavy cruiser is launched. The Krebiz destroyer is cap- tured by pirates, which leads to the deployment of Krebiz pirate des- troyers in some fleets (Orion, Bolaar, and Corporate Aggressors). The Mark V universal translator and visual jammer becomes available to prime teams. The Romulans begin building the new "Hawk" series ships, and they field the "Warhawk" light carrier (a 100 year old starship recently con- verted to warp technology), the "Gladiator-1" and "Gladiator-F" superior- ity fighters. The "Gladiator-1" carries a single Plasma F torpedo for ship killing, while the "Gladiator-F" carries two Plasma D (small, short short-range shuttle killers) racks and two forward point defense phasers --both are warp-capable. The Klingons deliver the command cruiser to the Romulans. The Tholian "Spider-1" fighter is first launched: the fighter mounts a web spinner and a forward point defense phaser. The Lyran fast cruiser (CF) and the Kzinti fast battlecruiser (BF) are launched. The U.F.P. begins to refit their starships and other races will soon follow suit. The Federation deploys the frigate leader to strengthen frigate squadrons. The Klingons begin deploying stasis field generators, ubitron interface modules, and DERFACS aboard their starships. The D7A stasis battlecruiser is launched, and D7s, D6s, and E4s receive the UIM and DERFACS. The Klingon D6 cruiser "Devastation" is surprised by the Federation destroyer leader U.S.S. "Bowie" (NCC-597), the first U.F.P. ship to mount plasma torpedoes. Enroute to rescue a Federation listening post in the Thetis system, the U.S.S. "Yorktown" (NCC-1704) heavy cruiser, under Captain Merrin Hunter, is ambushed by the Klingon D7 "Pitiless." After a daring subterfuge, the "Pitiless" is crippled and the "Yorktown" is able to assist the listening post. The Klingon D7 "Purgatory" is at- tacked by Orion pirates in an attempt to rescue pirate leader Hamilcar's son. The Lyrans begin production of trimaran ships, including the first of the war cruiser classes, and war destroyers. A Lyran prince is killed in battle with the Kzinti. The Orion base station is converted into a battle station. The Orion heavy raider is launched. The OK6 combination Orion and Klingon starship begins is pirate career. The Orions begin looking for a replacement for the light cruiser and capture a new MRS prototype from the Federation--and they are pursued by U.F.P. police forces. Plasma D racks are first deployed. All plasma-using races deploy the new MRS shuttle, replacing the obsolete version first used. Jammer pods are also deployed on all MRS shuttles and available to fighters. Shuttle cargo pods and sensor pods are also available, in addition to medium speed drones in limited numbers. The ISC begins rear phaser refits of their starships. The Tholian command cruiser, and Spider 1 fighters go into operation. The Federation scout "Bowie" (NCC-597) is disabled and drifts into Tholian territory. Kosnett arrives aboard the U.S.S. "Kongo" (NCC-1710) to negotiate. The Hydran carrier pallet and fire support pallet enters service on tugs. The WYN auxiliary minesweeper also enters service. In the Lesser Magellanic Cloud, the Andromedan star base shimmers into existence. The fighter pallet becomes available on all races' monitors, and hangar bay augmentation modules and power augment- ation modules are also available to all races' bases. The Romulans attack and disable a spy ship carrying Federation officials on a tour of the border areas. The Romulans test new fighters against the Gorn. The ISC commando cruiser and commando destroyer enter service. This year, the Kaltic Freestates (Frax) become semi-independent of the Klingon Empire. The Klingon Northern Fleet is given to the Kaltics, who have a loose treaty with the Klingons for mutual defense against Kzinti aggression. The battle stations in the Kaltic Freestates belong to the Kaltics. The Klingons do not build additional battle stations south of the Frax (as this would dissolve the political fiction that the Kaltics are still part of the Empire). Deltan, Canadi'en, Britannian, Flivver, Sharkhunter, Triaxian, and Hispaniolan ships of every variety become available. The Hispaniolan ships use proton torpedoes [SFB]. 23 November NCC-2515, originally named "Belknap," is renamed "Briza" [SotF]. 13 December The U.S.S. "Lexington" (NCC-1703) heavy cruiser is relaunched after being converted to the "Enterprise" configuration [SotF, HCE, FRS]. The location of Hermeticus Two in the Romulan Neutral Zone is classified top secret. In the early 24th Century the "planet" will be placed under quarantine [TNG #26]. The Battle of Klach D'kel Brakt is fought: the Klingons are victorious over the Romulans. Kor is involved with this battle and cheered [DSN 439]. 2271, 05 January The U.S.S. "Ariel" (NCC-2200), lead ship of an all-new shuttlecarrier class, is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Puget Sound Yards, Earth. The "Ariel" class lead ship had its origin in a proposal for the heavy cruiser redesign (obsolete stardate 7412.1) which eventually yielded the "Enterprise" class. In its original form, the great delta-winged starship was to be much smaller with only one flight deck at the stern. Tests revealed that the warp dynamics of this shape were greatly enhanced with a much larger "belly" area, however, and the size and purpose were thus changed [HCE, EOM]. The remaining 7 unaltered "Aerie" class heavy carriers are converted to fleet support vessels. All armaments are stripped out, and a single phaser is mounted under the fantail (as in the earlier "Aerie" refit design). Fighter support systems are removed and the interior is reconfigured for fleet support missions, with fabrication and repair facilities installed, and additional cargo space provided by the empty fighter bays [Inet5]. All Klingon D-8 (K-5) "Serpant" class light cruisers have either been destroyed, captured, or sold by this time. (Not to be confused with the K't'inga" class) [Inet7]. 3 months and 6 days after the mysterious Kauld suicide attack of Belle Terre, their intent is revealed: Belle Terre had been seeded with self-replicating nanoassemblers yielding siliconic gel to smother the life out of the colony. A canyon emergency shelter is constructed on the planet while the "Enterprise" traces an automated tight-beam laser transmission to a Kauld listening outpost. Spock mind-melds with Yanorada, a Kauld commander, and extracts the 7-note code required to deactive the nanoassemblers. The conestoga "Northwest Passage" is transformed into a ship bomb, effectively wiping out an amassed fleet of 61 Kauld warships. Lilian Coates dies from the siliconic gel. Ship-mounted sonic projectors halt the gel's spread across Belle Terre and breakdown the existing substance [TOS #93]. In the 29 Persei VI region, a space traveler from an alien species lands on a planet that starts to move out of the system it is located in. The alien falls into a coma and dies. This entry will appear in the Thompson index, possibly eluding to the Intellivore [TNG #45]. 23 January The U.S.S. "Constitution" (NCC-1700) heavy cruiser is relaunched as a "Constitution (II)" class starship [SotF, HCE]. stardates 4662.1-6877.1+ {February} Billy Maidenshore takes control of the converted olivium chaser "Pandora's Box" and captures Commanders Uhura and McCoy's shuttle. Mysterious thefts of olivium are traced to alien robot probes programmed to return the olivium ore back to the Quake Moon. The cruiser "Peleliu" arrives to replace the "Enterprise" as guardian of the Belle Terre system. While the "Enterprise" investigates the probe thefts, the "Peleliu" is assaulted by Kauld warships and left a space junk, with Captain Roger Lake unhinged and unconscious. Lt. Commander Nick Keller assumes command and manages to return to Belle Terre. Uniting the colonists and the remaining crew, a new ship is built in only 16 days from the scraps of colonial vessels: the "Mongrel" class composite frigate "Challenger" (OV91951-L). Upon seeing the new vessel the Kauld surrender and beg for sanctuary for fear of the Blackness that consumed the "Rattlesnake" last year. Contact is established with Multimillennial intradimensional beings who outfit the starship with technology to capture their runaway Cold Factor neutralizer (a predecessor of the smaller olivium probes) and leave the remaining olivium for the colonists. Maidenshore is taken into custody after Uhura's and McCoy's sabotage of the "Pandora's Box". The "Enterprise" departs the Belle Terre system for the last time, her mission completed [TOS #94]. 17 February The contract for the development and production of 12 "Decatur" class ships (including the already-built lead ship) is awarded to the Boston Shipyards division of the Cosmadyne Corporation on Earth [SotF]. 25 February The U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-1707) is relaunched as an "Enterprise" class heavy cruiser [SotF, HCE, FRS]. 28 February The U.S.S. "Bonhomme Richard" (NCC-1712) heavy cruiser is docked at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., Cumbria, Earth for "Constitution (II)" class upgrading [SotF, HCE]. Star Fleet begins to take measures to end the slave trade in the Beltos system. It will however take a century for the slave quarter to be reduced to half its present size [GN 30]. March Following a skirmish, the "Challenger" encounters an alien grave ship Captain Keller names the "Pompeii" carrying thousands of Anointed bodies. Shucorion notifies the Blood of Bonifey's insubordination, bringing down the wrath of the Blood. The arrival of the Living, led by Riutta, forces cooperation between factions. The Living spin chainmail envelopes around the Blood homeworld, threatening to carry on with all other populated worlds. When Captain Keller intervenes by boarding the "Pompeii," power transmission is cutoff to the grave ship and the captain is forced to enter the aliens' gateway before it closes permanently [G #2]... After a year (subjective time) on the metalworld of the Living, Keller manages to take charge after a hunt decision determines the correct decision. He leads a fleet of transports bearing the Living back into normal space [G #7]. 17 March The U.S.S. "Kreiger" (NCC-1726) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Ishikawajima Harima Cosmic Industries, Yokohama, Earth for conversion to the "Enterprise" class configuration [SotF, HCE, FRS]. 20 March The "replacement ships" comprising NCC-1728 through NCC-1731 are ordered-- 4 additional "Endeavor" class heavy cruisers [SotF]. Automatic sprinklers, transporters, and flame retarders will totally eliminate fires in Astar on Helena [TNG #54]. April While undergoing acceptance trials, the U.S.S. "Constitution" (NCC-1700) will reportedly achieve warp factor 16--and still be accelerating--when the ship's captain orders reduced speed because of the super-extraordinary stress placed on the ship's substructure [SotF]. The construction of "Hatfield" (NCC-2000) class command cruisers is auth- orized. These ships, like the dreadnoughts, employ 3 nacelles yielding warp 9 capacity. 31 ships are proposed (NCC-2000-NCC-2030) with at least the first 20 actually built. They will be armed with 2 torpedo tubes, 2 megaphasers (4 cannon), and 18 standard phaser emplacements. The U.S.S. "Wildfire" (NCC-2027) will still be in service in the 24th Century, assigned to Star Fleet Academy (First Fleet) as a training vessel [JRM, SASH]. May The "Swiften" (NCC-1300) class fast destroyers are authorized for con- struction. With a maximum speed of warp 9.3, a complement of 344, an ordnance comprised of 12 phaser emplacements, 4 megaphasers (2 fore/aft cannons), and 2 torpedo tubes the "Swiften" has a maximum speed of warp 9.3, and 44 ships (NCC-1300-NCC-1343) are proposed. At least the first 28 will be built [JRM]. The Caldos colony, one of the Federation's first terraforming projects, is established during this era. The founders model the colony on Scotland, though the planet is some 200 light years from Earth [TNG 266]. Uta Morell becomes a doctor. Under Captain Harriman she will serve as the Chief Medical Officer of the "Enterprise" by 2311 [TLE #2]. The "Raven" class heavy countermeasures fighter begins entering service in the Romulan Empire. A very fast, fighter-sized vessel carrying only 2-3 personnel, it is designed to escort a flight of fighters to penetrate enemy-held regions of space using a cloaking device to avoid detection. Carrying a large aft sphere containing a cloaking device, its cloaking field can encompass a fairly large volume of space behind the "Raven" to hide fighters. The "Raven" is unarmed, has warp 7.8 capacity, and is apparently derived from the "Starhawk" heavy fighter [Inet5]. 17 May "Iron" Michael Thomas Paris is born on Altair IV in Hume Township [TLE #2]. June The "Firestone" (NCC-8600) class battle cruiser is authorized for con- struction. Yet another dreadnought variant, the "Firestone" is designed to deliver large amounts of support firepower during hostile situations. This class carries a standard complement of 450, has warp 9 capacity, and an impressive ordnance of 14 standard phaser emplacements, 2 megaphaser mounts, and 8 torpedo tubes. The "Firestone" class will consist of at least 30 ships (NCC-8600-NCC-8629) out of an initially proposed 35. In the 24th Century, at least one starship of this class will be in service: the U.S.S. "Zahn" (NCC-8606), assigned to Star Fleet Academy (Third Fleet) as a training vessel [JRM2, SASH]. At age 9, Tuvok faces emotional problems when the family sehlat Wari is killed by a ground car. He embarks on the tal'oth ritual and will proudly return after 4 months in the desert [TLE #1]. [Y 166] A series of incidents on the Klingon-Kzinti border occur (an undeclared war). Kumerian destroys Kzinti shuttle squadron #26, and is promoted to command the D6 "Destruction." The Klingon D6 "Devastator" operates as an experimental semi-carrier and conducts several raids on the Kzinti frontier to test fighters. Operating with a Klingon convoy, the "Devastator" is attacked, the Kzinti fighters heading straight for the experimental carrier. Two Klingon Internal Security Forces E3D drone escorts come to the carrier's defense. This is said to be the first "carrier duel" in space, and the Klingon Deep Space Fleet notes the need for a dedicated carrier escort, and modifies some of its E3s to E3Es, housing limited Aegis systems. Concerned for proper defense of their carriers, the Klingon DSF also deploys several E4E escorts for its car- riers. Unlike the E4, the E4E is a totally anti-fighter design, its two disruptors replaced with anti-drone defense, and also incapable of separ- ating its boom from the hull. William Gerard graduates from the Academy. Orion pirates attack the Zeta Omicron station. The Kzinti corvettes enter service. The Federation-Kzinti articles of agreement are signed. The Federation heavy cruiser U.S.S. "Yorktown" (NCC-1704) suffers a systems failure in an asteroid belt and is attacked by Klingons. The Federation destroyer leaders enter Star Fleet duty. Orion pirates attack a Feder- ation starliner. Orion Attack Raiders begin pirate service. The Kzinti double-cross the WYN, and destroy the WYN E4 Klingon escort. Ensign Peltier graduates from Star Fleet Academy. The Lyrans receive UIMs and DERFACS from the Klingons and begin deploying them on starship disruptors and also begin refits. With the General War fast approaching, the LDR deploys military police destroyers, feeling a need for more powerful star- ships. The war destroyer also begins service in the LDR fleet. The Kzinti C-series (comprehensive) refits begin, and the Kzinti carrier, light carrier, battlecruiser, escort carrier, and exploration ship (a light carrier hull modified as a survey cruiser) all enter service. The Klingon Hangar pod and carrier tug enter service. The Romulan commando "Hawk," commando "Eagle," and KRG Klingon-designed commando cruiser all enter service. The Jindarian "Meteor-1" fighters enter service. The Andromedan "Intruders" are first observed, using power absorber panels, displacement devices, tractor-repulsor beams, and transporter operations using class 4 units. The Andromedan "Cobra" destroyer, courier scout, "Bull Snake" cargo ship, "Viper" frigate, repair sled, ore-gathering sled, cargo sled, and mine-laying sled are all first sighted in our galaxy. The Klingons temporarily set aside plans to destroy the Krebiz due to the General War, and the Krebiz learn of these plans. Officially declaring neutrality during the General War, the Near Side Krebiz desperately scour the portions of the galaxy surrounding the Alnid system looking for repairable derelicts. They will add several ships, fighters, and fast patrol ships to their fleet during this scavenger hunt (until 2295). Meanwhile, the Romulans, with Klingon aid, attempt revenge against the Argonians, but it is an ill deception. Encouraged by Kumerian's success, the D7 "Annihilation," under Captain Kolodian, attempts a similar raid, but is intercepted by the Kzinti carrier "Cutlass" [SFB]. 06 July The U.S.S. "Lexington" (NCC-1703) "Enterprise" class heavy cruiser is recommissioned [SotF, HCE]. The Krantinese launch the sublight generation/sleeper ship "Hope of Krantin" commanded by Koralus with a complement of 10,000. Five other ships are also built and launched to escape the nebular Plague. A seventh ship is destroyed by workers before completion. Their crews will be known as the Deserters by the remaining Krantinese who seal themselves within cities. Meanwhile during this era on the alternate Krantin ruled by the Directorate, the properties of dilithium are discovered. The Directorate begins a serious effort to learn where over 400 years' worth of refuge had gone [TNG #36]. The "Enterprise" returns to the U.F.P. home systems [TOS #94]. At approximately this time, Commander Hikaru Sulu is temporarily assigned as Captain of the exploratory ship U.S.S. "Robert A. Heinlein," one of the newer light cruisers. While exploring the 145 Trianguli region, communication ceases under suspicious circumstances and it is up to the "Enterprise" to recover her. This mission will later be used as a model for a cadet-performance evaluation exercise at Star Fleet Academy [KA]. 17 August The U.S.S. "Hornet" (NCC-1714) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Newport News Shipbuilding/Starcraft Assembly, Virginia, Earth for conversion to "Constitution (II)" specs [SotF, HCE]. 22 August A contract for 8 more "Decatur" class cruisers is awarded to Star Fleet Division's Cameron Facility on Deneb V [SotF]. 30 August The U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-1707) "Enterprise" class heavy cruiser is recom- missioned and the U.S.S. "Eagle" (NCC-1719) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is relaunched--23 days ahead of schedule, before many of her subsystems are installed, and immediately assigned to TacFleet on classified status. As a result she will never be listed as the lead ship of the class. After declassification it will later be revealed that the "Eagle" provided com- mand and control coordination in the successful Cabria Bay operation [SotF, HCE]. Admiral Kirk meets Carmen Ikeya, the first woman to command a starship [TOS #39]. Sulu and Chekov transfer back to the "Enterprise" [KA, TOS #18+]. stardates 0304.6-2816.3 With the aid of Ael t'Rllaillieu, a Romulan defector and commander of the "Bloodwing," the "Enterprise" destroys the Levaeri (113 Trianguli) V research laboratory in Romulan space and rescues Vulcan captives [TOS #18]. 13 September The U.S.S. "Endeavor" (NCC-1716) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth for drastic refitting [SotF, HCE]. Dr. Leonard McCoy is kidnapped by Romulans while on a three-week voyage aboard the U.S.S. "Vega" starliner. With help from Commander t'Rllaillieu the "Enterprise" rescues McCoy from the Romulan homeworld [TOS #35]. 11 October The U.S.S. "Yorktown" (NCC-1704) heavy cruiser is relaunched as a "Constitution (II)" class starship [SotF, HCE]. 19 October The uprated U.S.S. "Constitution" (NCC-1700) heavy cruiser is recommis- sioned as the "Constitution (II)" class starship. This first variation on the "Enterprise" class utilizes LN-60 warp engines and is capable of only warp 11, has a complement of only 435, and is armed with twelve phasers and two torpedo banks. Seven ships will form this scaled-down "Enterprise" class, all rebuilt from older heavy cruisers [SotF, HCE]. 21 October Construction begins on the second ship in the "Decatur" class, U.S.S. "Belknap" (NCC-2501), at Cosmadyne's Boston shipyards. Numerous improvements are to be incorporated into the design and the ships will eventually be redesignated "Belknap" class [SotF2, SsD]. Diplomatic contact is achieved between the Prit and Kes factions on the planet Kesprit III. It will be short-lived [TNG 260]. A new type of photon torpedo is made operational by Star Fleet. Employing variable amounts of matter and antimatter, broken into many thousands of minute packets and mixed upon detonation command, the annihilation surface area is increased by three orders of magnitude [NTM]. Believing that war is imminent, Rear Admiral Andrew Cunningham, Chief of Spacecraft, proposes the "Hunt" class escort destroyers to supplement the sloops on borderspace, spacelane patrol, and escort duty [FRS]. Dr. Emanuel Tagore dies [TOS #16]. A Jibetian warp ship meets a far-reaching U.F.P. starship. The legend of the lost ship "Nibix" spreads throughout known space. Curzon Dax will be on two "Nibix" salvage missions, both will turn out to be ghost ships not the "Nibix." In a century, the Federation Council will pass an edict to protect and return the "Nibix" in its entirety if found [DSN #14]. November Word of McCoy's rescue from Romulus reaches the Klingons and, seeing weakness, begin harassing Romulan border worlds. In addition, the Romulans are furious over the theft of the sword from the Senate Chamber and want it back. The "Enterprise" once again rendezvous with the "Bloodwing" and the Hamalki physicist K's't'lk boards the "Enterprise" from Starbase 18. Using the Starseed project's data, 15 Trianguli is used to eliminate 7 Romulan ships: Amie (ChR 18), Neirrh (ChR 330), Hmenna (ChR 49), Llemni (ChR 98), Orudain (ChR 66), Uhtta (ChR 24), and Madail (ChR 103). The "Enterprise" rendezvous with the "Sempach" commanded by Commodore Danilov [TOS #95]... Negotiations between the Romulans and the U.F.P. proceed on neutral ground aboard the Lalairu ship "Mascrar" in the RV Trianguli system. Negotiations break down when a cloaked Romulan ship is revealed. The "Bloodwing" breaks away from her U.F.P. escort and heads for Romulan space [TOS #96]... Six Warrantors are kidnapped by the Romulans to forment political chaos. They are rescued by the "Enterprise" [TOS #25]. The "Enterprise" officers investigate the outbreak of insanity and the loss of a shuttle on the ice planet Nordstral. The trouble is traced to the loss of magnetic plankton due to its harvesting by Nordstral Pharmaceuticals--and remedied by mass cloning using the facilities of the "Enterprise." "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Mark Publicker & Ensign Tenzing (Security Officers) [TOS #60]. While on a routine mission to retrieve a research drone for recycling, the U.S.S. "Enterprise" encounters the Romulan space station "Reltah" in U.F.P. space. Mysterious power losses aboard ship are traced to an energy-eating parasite aboard the station, endangering the "Enterprise" and later the Romulan Bird of Prey "Elizsen." "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Daniel Markson & Ensign Suzanne Hallie (Security Officers) [TOS #63]. stardate 8747.6 The U.S.S. "Kongo" (NCC-1710) heavy cruiser clips a cosmic string near Perseus, resulting in containment field breach. A total of 143 personnel die and a whole aft quarter of the ship is lost [TOS #62]. 20 December The U.S.S. "Kongo" (NCC-1710) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth for "Constitution (II)" class conver- sion [SotF, HCE]. stardate 5711.12 {22 December} Two days after the "Kongo" disaster, the "Enterprise" is assigned the task of patrolling the sector between Orion and Andor with 4 efficiency auditors onboard to monitor activities. The starship "Enterprise" battles the Orion destroyer "Umyfymu" and "Mecufi" in addition to an Orion saboteur. She suffers extensive phaser scarring and a hull breach on deck 6. "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Denis Sweeney (Security Officer) [TOS #62]. All Mark II "Lancer" class heavy fighters have been converted to the Mark III specs [Inet5]. The Klingon raLk'jo bat'telh discipline, school of martial combat, fades out of practice in the Empire during this era [GN 22]. 2272 The "Anubis" (NCC-5000) class scout is commissioned. A "Siva" class destroyer offshoot, this class possesses warp 9 capacity, complements of 344, and ordnance of 12 phaser emplacements and 2 torpedo banks. This Mark I design will be followed by Marks II through IV [JRM2, Inet7]. The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. According to the "Voyager's" holographic doctor, bleeding in the brain would leave a patient crippled for life during this era's level of medical technological development [V #8]. 23 January The U.S.S. "Merrimac" (NCC-1715) heavy cruiser is relaunched as a "Constitution (II)" class starship [SotF, HCE]. The construction of 43 "Tikopai" class ships is authorized [SotF]. January The "Cheetah" (NCC-3900) class fast cruisers are authorized for con- struction. This class was designed to meet Star Fleet's need for fast, general purpose cruisers, employing 4 warp engine nacelles which phase- shift through mixed sets to reduce the stress to any one engine enabling sustained speeds for longer periods of time than most other vessels (having a warp 10 maximum speed). At least 10 of these proposed 42 ships (NCC-3900-NCC-3941) will be constructed. They each have a ship's comple- ment of 346 and are armed with 12 phaser emplacements and 2 photon torpedo banks. This class is a forerunner of the "Constellation" class star cruiser. The earliest proposal of a ship with 4 nacelles has its roots in the "Crusaider" (NCC-2200) class battleship, authorized c. 2270 to fill the need for a heavy starship with long range weapons. The "Crusaider" class proposal was for 4 ships (NCC-2200-NCC-2204) of "Federation" class design, each armed with the heavier phasers used on starbases, and with 4 propulsion units attached to the secondary hull in a radial "X" configur- tion. Utilizing PB circumferential engines, the "Crusaider" only had warp 10 capacity and the class' fate remains undocumented [JRM, JRM2, CBS]. [Y 167] Medium speed drones become available in general service. Limited Aegis systems are deployed. The U.F.P. launches the first new dreadnought early in the year (probably the "Star League" class new technology dreadnought upgrade from the "Federation" class). Guided weapons destroyers, light carriers, fast carriers, F-4 "Phantom" and F-8 "Crusader" fighters are all in service. The F-4 carries two Type 1 and two Type 6 fighter and shuttle-killer drones in addition to a forward point defense phaser. The F-8 only carries two Type 1 drones and a forward point defense phaser. With the general availability of medium speed drones, the loss of the photon torpedoes is considered acceptable and the guided weapons destroyers are again in full production. In Spring, the command cruiser "Nimitz" (NCC-1951) is converted into a carrier (CCV) and operated within the Home Fleet until next year when it will be assigned to the Romulan border flying F-4s early in its career. The light scout cruiser (NCL) is a conversion of the galactic survey cruiser U.S.S. "Discovery" (NCC-2001) allowing it to carry F-4 "Phantoms" in an enlarged hangar bay. The first light carriers will also be used for the initial demonstrations of fighter /carrier technology to the Gorns. While the U.F.P. is the first power to launch a dreadnought on the Near Side, the Klingons and the Tholians will follow with their own dreadnoughts. As tensions begin to mount along the Federation-Klingon Neutral Zone, one of the key areas of tension is the Adanerg system. Early in the year the Klingons decided to attempt to seize it with a minimum-force assault. The F5G commando frigate "Senior Sergeant Korl" was sent to eliminate the Federation colony. The U.F.P., detecting the attack and wanting to respond with similar force, sent out the commando frigate U.S.S. "Kripney." After a fierce skirmish, the Klingons are forced to concede control of Adanerg to the Federation, at least for the time being. Deth O'Kay's Orion cruiser "Hammerfield," and another Orion Q-ship, attack U.F.P. convoys. The Tholians deploy a dreadnought by welding together the hulls of three patrol corvettes. The Klingons launch the C8 dreadnought on the Kzinti border, and the C9 dreadnought on the Federation border. While launched simultaneously, the C8 proves to be the better dreadnought, though the design is nearly the same as the C9, save for the C8 being armed with six drone racks instead of four, and having two extra defensive phasers in place of the offensive phasers, and adding four point defense phasers for use against enemy drones and fighters. The loss of the cargo bay on the C8 for extra fire- power is accepted as satisfactory. The Klingons launch the Z-1 assault fighter for use against enemy ships. This is the first fighter fielded by the Zegurnii Design Bureau for starship combat, and will also be made available to the Lyran Star Empire (the Lyrans will field only Klingon fighter designs for many decades). The Z-1, code-named the "Zoran," will become infamous in reputation, carrying two Type 1 ship killing drones and a forward defensive phaser of the type generally mounted on large Klingon ships. Dissatisfied with the carrier tug, the Klingons convert several D6 battlecruisers into carriers. The D6V, unlike most other races fleet carriers, carries only 10 fighters in two bays. The Klingons will soon regret the 2 fighters the D6V lacked when the ship first sees combat against another carrier. Several F5 frigates will be chosen to be con- verted to F5V light carriers, and used in escort and fleet support duties. These carry only 8 fighters, and will be found to be unsatisfactory in the future. Ardak Kumerian serves as commander of the 2nd Fighting Division. He destroys the Tholian 3rd Patrol Squadron after it forms the first Tholian Pinwheel, and is promoted to Commodore in charge of the Tholian Harassment Squadron, aboard his flagship "Darkslayer." Ardak Kumerian leads a Klingon task force against Tholian base station Argon, which was attempting to upgrade to battle station status and had already placed a web field around the station, with 18 large asteroids for anchorage. Base station Argon, under Wing Commander Sectin's authority, holds six "Spider-1" fighters in a hangar bay module, using three Federation cargo pods, and a power module with two small freighters docked to the station. In the outermost layers of the web (providing power to it) were the heavy cruiser "Arrrakk," and three patrol corvettes: "Fortress," "Palisade," and "Wall." The Tholians were expecting trouble from the Klingons in the form of this "demonstration attack" and had their first dreadnought, "Defender," under Commodore Brezgonne, patrol corvette escort "Shielder," and the "Black Widow" carrier "Desolation" out on patrol. The Klingon task force was assigned to make a "demonstration" against the Tholians by destroying the station. Ardak Kumerian did not know that the Tholian dreadnought and escorts would arrive back at the station in 15 minutes (as they had detected the approach of the Klingon force). Commodore Kumerian uses the Harrassment Squadron's other ships (two D7 battlecruisers and two F5 frigates) to conduct a deception operation to lure possible reinforcements away from the base he intended to attack. Still at his disposal are the D7 "Decimator," D6 "Bloodshedder," D6 "Destruction," F5C (frigate leader) "Fire Leader," F5V (light carrier) "Fire Carrier" with eight "Zoran" Z-1 fighters, F5S (scout frigate) "Fire Hunter," E3E carrier escort "Omen," E4 escort "Adamant," and E4 escort "Obdurate," in addition to the com- modore's own D7C command cruiser "Darkslayer." Kumerian is criticized for not sending the lower quality ships on the deception mission and using the better ships against the base. He was unaware that a dreadnought and carrier were covering the base. In a blood-curdling battle which suddenly becomes a wild melee with the arrival of the Tholian dreadnought, Kumerian destroys the station. Commodore Brezgonne succeeds in evacuating the remaining Tholian ships, losing two patrol corvettes in the battle and sustaining heavy damage to the dreadnought. Kumerian loses both E4s, and both of the D6s are badly damaged. It is, however, a small price to pay to destroy the Tholian base station. Captain Krilt of the "Decimator" thinks Kumerian was insane to have ordered such an attack, incompetent to have misdeployed his forces, and a coward to have not followed the retreating Tholian force. He will desperately seek any transfer available and will accept a special mission into Romulan space, where his ship will be destroyed in another wild melee, this time with Romulan, Gorn, and Fed- eration ships. Krait will survive the battle and go on to command the penal frigate "Forsaken." Thelvis Kren, an officer under Kumerian's command, starts an incident with the Tholians which backfires. Needing a scapegoat to quiet U.F.P. complaints, the Klingon Empire picks Kumerian. He is stripped of his position as Commodore, but allowed to keep the rank of Captain and is given command of his original ship, the D6 "Destruction." The ship is sent to the Western Fleet on the Hydran border. Korath replaces Kumerian in command of the Tholian border squadron. The Lyrans begin using Klingon Z-1 assault fighters. Over the next three years they will begin deploying Expanding Sphere Generator Capacitors (a spin-off of technology designed to make the Hydran Hellbore less effective against more resistant ESGs). The Lyran Democratic Republic launches its first military police scout, considered to be a superior electronic warfare unit. Also christened is their first war cruiser, "Chairman Pathau," converted from the LDR destroyer "Politburo." This war cruiser packs a significant punch, considering that its point defense phasers are replaced with gatling phasers, and its defensive phasers are replaced with offensive phasers. The Romulans continue to receive their first D7 battlecruisers from the Klingons, and begin oper- ating the K7R on the Federation border. These operate as a single squadron under Romulan Commander Dion Charvon. It is from this squadron that the Federation will manage the theft of a cloaking device. The Romulans attempt, with Klingon help, to ambush the Gorn heavy cruiser "Reptilicon" but the plan fails when the U.F.P. command cruiser U.S.S. "Lexington" (NCC-1703) shows up and intervenes. It is in this fight that Klingon Captain Krait's ship is blown out from under him. Plasma-using races stop using the old MRS shuttles. The Andromedan "Rattler" class satellite commando ship is first spotted in the Milky Way. This ship is able to land on planets and field its robot marines. Two Kzinti frigates (one now owned by the WYN) fight at the edge of the WYN Star Cluster. The Kzinti begin producing Carrier pods for their tugs, leading to the threat of Kzinti carrier tugs against Lyran and Klingon forces. They also launch an improved fighter which can guide its own drones and the FFK frigate leader, which does not suffer the problems of shock which the FH heavy frigate did, having replaced the forward phaser array with a second dis- ruptor. Still, the chief weapons on the FFK are the four drone racks. The FFK is considered a "killer" refit of the standard frigate. The Kzinti start construction of their first dreadnought. The Argonian "Nova" class dreadnought is given a refit. Cutbacks in production of the "Typhoon" heavy cruisers yield the first "Monsoon" class light cruisers. The Frax war destroyer escort, carrier, and dreadnought enter service in the Kaltic Free States. The Klingons (concerned that the U.F.P. might intervene in a second Four-Powers war and outraged that the Lyrans had effectively changed the Coalition plan) want the Lyrans to attack (the Kzinti) first. Both the Lyrans and Klingons begin a massive military buildup over the next year. The Kzinti are engaged in their own buildup, deploying their new carriers as rapidly as possible, and launch their dreadnought about this time. Increased military activity during this period results in a succession of small patrol actions along the Lyran- Kzinti and Klingon-Kzinti borders. The Klingons receive "Mauler" technology from the Romulans. The ISC's medium cruiser is launched: a CL hull with a plasmatic pulsar device and two Gorn-style plasma weapons (Plasma G). The Hydran refitted "Inspector" police flagship (INS+) and "Thoroughbred" fast cruiser (THR, a "Dragoon" variant) are launched [SFB]. The homeworld of the Sattar Collective is conquered by the Klingon Empire [DSN #19]. March 66 Type III "Aztec" (SFDD-300) facilities are proposed and authorized for construction (SFDD-300-SFDD-365). At least the first 58 of these folding, mobile dry dock facilities will be constructed, each with a max- imum speed of warp 7.25 and a standard complement of 200 [JRM]. Sorahl of Vulcan dies [GN 2]. Teilani is reportedly born on Chal during this era, although considering her genetics her exact age is difficult to compute [GN 20]. 07 April The U.S.S. "Saratoga" (NCC-1724) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., Cumbria, Earth for conversion to the "Endeavor" class [SotF, HCE]. In the "Mirror" universe, Spock turns against Emperor Tiberius. In a bloodless coup, Spock becomes Subcommander of the empire and Tiberius escapes. The first of Spock's many reforms is the abolishment of the Emperor position and the establishment of a democratic governing body modeled on Spock's mind meld memories of the U.F.P. taken from McCoy's mind a decade earlier [GN 32]. 27 April The U.S.S. "Eagle" (NCC-1719) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is re- commissioned [SotF, HCE]. May Star Fleet successfully lobbies for funding of the PAPE (Perimeter Action Platform Experimental) long-term development program on the basis of needing an eventual follow-on to the large numbers of aging and outdated "Kiaga" (NCC-826) and "Agilis" (NCC-855) class perimeter action ships [SotF2]. The heavy cruisers of the "Tikopai" class are named from the star catalog of May 2272. Originally the vessels would have been named for various Federation statesmen of recent history [SotF]. 13 May The U.S.S. "Wasp" (NCC-1721) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Newport News Shipbuilding/Starcraft Assembly, Virginia, Earth for conversion to the "Endeavor" class [SotF, HCE]. 15 May The U.S.S. "Bonhomme Richard" (NCC-1712) heavy cruiser is relaunched as a "Constitution (II)" class starship [SotF, HCE]. The "Enterprise" shuttlecraft "Halley" is lost within the Hohweyn system with her senior officers aboard, and eventually recovered without incident [TOS #47]. 30 May The "Saratov" (NCC-8759) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. Tuvok begins his study of Violence [V 133]. The "Pelican" class heavy fleet support vessel U.S.S. "Penguin" records a record of 5,231 accident-free days--the best safety record of any fleet support vessel [Inet5]. Zaidan, the son of Kozara, is born in the Klingon Empire during this period [GN 29]. 22 June The U.S.S. "Ari" (NCC-1723) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Newport News Shipbuilding/Starcraft Assembly, Virginia, Earth for conversion to the "Endeavor" class [SotF, HCE]. 25 June The U.S.S. "Yorktown" (NCC-1704) "Constitution (II)" class heavy cruiser is recommissioned [SotF, HCE]. Permission is granted for the Chiokis shipyards to modify the ("Knox" class??) frigate U.S.S. "Southampton" to meet Andorian construction specs. Using an extended hull mount for the engines, resembling the Andor missile cruiser, this prototype will evolve into a new frigate class. Although computer models had shown an increase in efficiency, test runs with the "Southampton" prove anything less than exemplary. Modifications, which placed the dual drive system above the main hull, created problems in the impulse drive system and the first attempt is scrapped. The second attempt places the engines directly aft of the main hull, proves more successful combat-wise, but places such a restriction on the landing bay that the design is also rejected. Finally a specially modified roll bar is used on the last prototype, the "Pharris," to mount the engines under the main hull. A powerful and highly maneuverable frigate results, capable of prolonged patrol and high speed combat [Inet7]. stardate 2213.5 The Klingon warship "Hakkarl" ("Vanguard," KL 1017), an uprated "K't'inga" class heavy battlecruiser (fully automated) is launched with Captain Kasak sutai-Khornezh in command, via a Klingon Bird of Prey scout ship, "Tazhat" (KL 1018). The renegade Klingon heads for Dekkanar (4725 Cancri IV) to trigger a war--and is destroyed by the "Enterprise" [TOS #48]. The U.S.S. "LaGrange" (NCC-1447) "Feynman" class research cruiser is decommissioned [Inet4]. August Project Genesis begins its preliminary research under the direction of Dr. Carol Marcus as a purely voluntary effort by more than a dozen scientists from throughout the U.F.P. to develop a process whereby uninhabitable worlds could be transformed into worlds suitable for sustaining a variety of lifeforms [GN 41]. 07 August The Kzinti Incursion: forces from Kzin attack Tau Ceti and begin a 6-week offensive action against U.F.P. forces. Admiral Kirk, aboard the U.S.S. "Enterprise" (NCC-1701), commands a large task force against the Kzinti and employs the "Zetarian Squeeze" maneuver to force the enemy fleet into a neutron star. The starships "Astrad" (NCC-1739) and "Alfr" (NCC-1741) track down and capture the Kzinti patriarch's flagship. By September the Kzinti are defeated, after 11 Class 1 starships and dozens of Kzinti vessels are lost [SotF, FRS, SotF2]. During the Kzinti Incursion, the Kzinti occupy several planets in the Galen and Jouret systems. The populations of these planets undergo various extremes of deprivation, terror, and even deportation as slave laborers. Star Fleet Marines make opposed landings on each of the Kzinti-held planets. The operations are ultimately successful in freeing the planets from Kzin domination, but planetary defensive fire claims nearly a dozen assault shuttles during these landings. In the wake of these losses, Major General K'tanga of the Star Fleet Marines proposes what would eventually become the "Normandy" design [GEC V7N1]. The "Hornet" (NCC-9700) class fighter-carrier is instrumental in the liberation of the home worlds of the Tellar system (61 Cygni) during the Kzinti Incursion. This class of ship was built to quell the rising tide of outlaw activity in the Orion star system and the Deneb/Rigel commerce zones. Built to be manned by a 50% Rigellian crew, these ships have a higher deck height and increased oxygen atmospheres. The "Hornet" is also unique for possessing no secondary hull but instead a sensor/ deflector platform attached to a fractional primary hull disc--the pred- ecessor of the late 2280s' "Akula" class perimeter action ship. "Hornet" class fighter-carriers deploy 10 "Hornet" class (warp 3 capacity) fast attack craft to track Orion smuggler ships into asteroid field bases (the predecessor of "Killer Bee" assault craft) and with their own warp 8 cap- acity speeds and complements of 172, they are formidable starships. Ten vessels comprise this class (NCC-9700-NCC-9709) and each is armed with 10 phaser emplacements and 2 photon torpedo tubes [STD2, HCFP]. The Duotronic III series computer system is developed [HCE, SotF]. stardates 7591.4-7598.5 The "Enterprise" transports Ambassador Mark Rousseau from Starbase 86 to Nova Empyrea to negotiate a treaty extension and allow the Empyreans to remain in contact with the U.F.P. [TOS #72]. September The "Tikopai" class exploratory cruisers are reclassified as heavy cruisers [SotF]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. stardate 8405.15 'The Final Reflection' by John M. Ford (researched by Dr. Emanuel Tagore) is published. Some 200 copies are printed aboard the "Enterprise" and read by her crew at Starbase 12 during shore leave [TOS #16]. Captain E. Sandes Ishan retires from active duty, and becomes the head of the Strike Warfare Branch of the Chief of Star Fleet Operations' Systems Analysis Division [SsD]. Robert Fox becomes the U.F.P. ambassador to the Court of Kahless [Inet3]. 15 October The U.S.S. "Tori" (NCC-1725) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth for conversion to "Endeavor" specs [SotF, HCE]. 19 October The U.S.S. "Hornet" (NCC-1714) heavy cruiser is relaunched as a "Constitution (II)" class starship [SotF, HCE]. 23 October The U.S.S. "Kreiger" (NCC-1726) heavy cruiser is relaunched as an "Enterprise" class starship [SotF, HCE, FRS]. November The number of "Tikopai" class heavy cruisers authorized for construction is reduced from 43 to 33 ships for fiscal reasons [SotF]. 14 November The U.S.S. "Endeavor" (NCC-1716) heavy cruiser is relaunched as the lead ship of an all-new class [SotF, HCE]. 19 November The U.S.S. "Merrimac" (NCC-1715) "Constitution (II)" class heavy cruiser is recommissioned [SotF, HCE]. Warp communications accelerates subspace radio [GN 29]. December The "Regula" (R-1) class spacelab is authorized for construction. At least 62 of these research facilities will be constructed by the end of the 23rd Century. Unarmed, each station will support a total complement of up to 539 and be of a modular design (20 basic modules employing up to 7 types of connector arms) to accommodate various scientific needs [JRM2, R1P]. The Klingons relinquish their claim to Arcanis IV [DSN 498]. This is the era of the rise of the Crescent Order in the Cardassian Empire. The strongest order ever created in the Cardassian hierarchy, the Crescent Order is almost unanimous in endorsement and is led by the High Gul--one of the founders of the Cardassian Empire [DSN #13]. Also during this period the Gauntlet, a region of space within Sector 221-G where opposing forces of the Thallonian Empire would clash, comes to be known [NF #2]. 21 December The U.S.S. "Bonhomme Richard" (NCC-1712) "Constitution (II)" class heavy cruiser is recommissioned [SotF, HCE]. 2273, 09 January The U.S.S. "Belknap" (NCC-2501) strike cruiser is launched from Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [SotF, SsD]. 12 January The upgrating of 22 "Surya" class frigates is approved. Hull numbers NCC-1860 through NCC-1881 inclusive are designated for refitting. All ships of the proposed "Avenger" class are reclassified as heavy frigates [SotF]. The "Maxwell" (NCC-6900) class strike cruiser is authorized. Designed to deliver special forces and fighter craft to heavily defended targets, the "Maxwell's" speed (warp 9.2 maximum) and low profile will allow it to infiltrate contested zones, deliver its assault detachment, and then move into a support position. A class total of 42 is proposed and at least 36 will be built (NCC-6900-NCC-6935). Each vessel carries a complement of 539 and is armed with 3 torpedo banks (1 triple forward-firing bay), 12 standard phaser emplacements, and 2 dual megaphasers (4 cannons total: 2 fore, 2 aft) [JRM2]. Star Fleet decides to assign the past names of vessels only to vessels not classified as heavy cruisers, thus instigating the name changes of the replacement heavy cruisers originally designated "Constellation II," "Defiant II," "Intrepid II," and "Valiant II" [SotF]. February The Type II "Pharaoh" (SFDD-200) D-40 dry dock facility is authorized for construction. With the ability to adjust its shape to closely match the shape of the subject vessel it is being used for, the structure has less integral strength than other dry docks making it unsuitable for some jobs. 94 are proposed (SFDD-200-SFDD-293) with at least 83 to be built and put into service [FRS, JRM]. The "Kodiak" (NCC-6000) class battleship is authorized for construction. A warship designed as a capital assault ship and command flagship, the "Kodiak" class has warp 9 maximum speed, a complement of 700, and a full array of firepower consisting of 20 phasers, 6 megaphaser cannons, and 10 torpedo banks. 18 ships (NCC-6000-NCC-6017) out of a proposed 20 will enter service. These warships are propelled by SY 71/1-5 series advanced warp nacelles which will later see service on the "Hollingsworth" class penetration cruiser, "Lobo" class through deck carrier, and eventually the "Galileo" class 24th Century starcruisers [JRM2, GSM]. The 2-year picket duty mission of the "Challenger" in the Belle Terre system is scheduled to conclude [TOS #94]. In the "Mirror" universe, the Imperial Senate meets for the first time and elects Spock as Commander-in-Chief for a 5-year term of service. Unfortunately world after world will join the Klingon-Cardassian Alliance out of hatred for the Terran Empire. Its only purpose will be to erase Earth and Vulcan from the universe, and spawn the most brutal war in the history of the known galaxy [GN 32]. 02 March The U.S.S. "Avenger" (NCC-1860) "Surya" class frigate is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth for conversion over to the lead ship of a heavy frigate class [SotF, HFP, FRS]. 04 March The U.S.S. "Kongo" (NCC-1710) heavy cruiser is relaunched as a "Constitution (II)" class starship [SotF, HCE]. Final dockyard selection for "Tikopai" class heavy cruisers is completed [SotF]. Preliminary Evaluation tests are conducted on 1/3-scale "Akyazi" prototypes constructed by Avondale and Temerand. The designs are radically different and neither meets the performance parameters for flight compatibility set down by the Star Fleet Requirements Board. The PAPE program is terminated [SotF2]. The first 5-year mission of the upgraded U.S.S. "Enterprise" ends. A second 5-year mission, also with Captain James Kirk in command, will soon begin this year [FRS]. Roughly at this time, pirate activity dies down in the Chal sector of space [GN 26]. 01 April The U.S.S. "Reliant" (NCC-1864) and U.S.S. "Vigilant" (NCC-1865) "Surya" class frigates are drydocked at Star Fleet Division, Baltic Yards, Leningrad, Earth for conversion to "Avenger" specs [SotF, FRS]. The "Enterprise" class heavy cruisers have their six primary hull RIM-9 phaser banks upgraded to RIM-12C systems [SotF]. April The U.S.S. "Unificatum" (NCC-2102) and U.S.S. "Compactat" (NCC-2103) "Federation" class dreadnoughts are drydocked for upgrade to "Federation (II)" specs [FRS]. Clark Terrell is promoted to Commander. He is awarded the Four Palm Leaf and Palm Cluster for his first contact efforts [SsC]. 15 April The U.S.S. "Monitor" (NCC-1713) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth for "Constitution (II)" refitting [SotF, HCE]. The U.S.S. "Nemesis" (NCC-1656) "Neihardt" class heavy cruiser participates in the tactical exercise Black Dog, in which one starship simulates a Romulan attack against a Federation force of 6 vessels. Out of the Star Fleet ships, only the "Nemesis" survives with minor simulated damage, while neutralizing the threat vessel with a combination of skill, superior firepower, and luck [Inet4]. 01 May The U.S.S. "Kreiger" (NCC-1726) "Enterprise" class heavy cruiser is recom- missioned [SotF, HCE]. The "Soyuz" (NCC-5300) class attack frigate is authorized for con- struction. 20 ships of this class are proposed, designed to increase the accuracy of the megaphasers while the craft is engaged in combat through the use of 2 megaturrets. In addition to phaser cannon, the "Soyuz" is armed with 12 standard phaser emplacements and 2 megaphasers on the lower navigational dome. 21 ships of this class are proposed (NCC-5300- NCC-5320) although the number of ships and their NCCs are debatable at this early stage of development. Each ship will have a complement of 429 and a maximum speed of warp 9. By 2278, the class will total 5 vessels including the U.S.S. "Bozeman" (NCC-1841) commanded by Captain Morgan Bateson serving as a border cutter with a reduced complement [JRM, GN 29]. 11 May The U.S.S. "Dardanius" (NCC-1871) "Surya" class frigate is drydocked at Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia, Earth for conversion to the "Avenger" class [SotF, FRS]. 25 May The U.S.S. "Hornet" (NCC-1714) "Constitution (II)" class heavy cruiser is recommissioned [SotF, HCE]. 27 May The U.S.S. "Tikopai" (NCC-1800) new class heavy cruiser is laid down at Ishikawajima Harima Cosmic Industries, Yokohama, Earth [SotF, HCE]. 11 June The U.S.S. "Wasp" (NCC-1721) heavy cruiser is relaunched as an "Endeavor" class starship [SotF, HCE]. As a result of increasing Romulan incursions into U.F.P. territory, Star Fleet's Chief of Staff in ship procurement vocalizes the idea that a fast light attack cruiser is needed to "discourage" the Romulans by intim- idating their border outposts. This will lead to the development of the "Niven" class light attack cruiser [RGP]. 13 July The U.S.S. "Endeavor" (NCC-1716) heavy cruiser is recommissioned. Essentially uprated heavy cruisers based on the "Achernar" design with self-contained non-networked LN-52 linear warp drive nacelles and uprated sensor/navigational deflector dishes, twelve of this class are converted ships while four (NCC-1728-1731) are newly-built replacements for the de- stroyed heavy cruisers "Constellation," "Defiant," "Intrepid" and "Valiant." Each ship has warp 10 capacity and carries a complement of 430 [SotF, HCE]. 21 July The U.S.S. "Saratoga" (NCC-1724) heavy cruiser is relaunched as an "Endeavor" class starship [SotF, HCE]. 23 July The "Xi'an" (NCC-8760) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commis- sioned [RGP]. 01 August The U.S.S. "La Vengeance" (NCC-1731) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding/Starcraft Assembly, Virginia, Earth [SotF, HCE]. This month's issue of 'Starship Design' briefly mentions the "Normandy" in 'A New Ship for the Marines' [GEC V7N1]. 06 August The U.S.S. "Truxtun" (NCC-1728) heavy cruiser is laid down at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., Cumbria, Earth--the first new-build ship of the "Endeavor" class. The U.S.S. "Altair" (NCC-1803) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [SotF, HCE]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Betazed is admitted to the Federation [STSC]. 30 August The U.S.S. "Ari" (NCC-1723) heavy cruiser is relaunched as an "Endeavor" class starship [SotF, HCE]. The "Marco Polo" class I freighter is launched [TNG #13]. Peter Preston is born [ST II]. September The Starship Characteristics Board receives the formal request and budget authorization to initiate design work on the LH(X)-15000 "Normandy" (Landing Ship, Heavy, Experimental) from Star Fleet Marine Headquarters. The SCB assigns it Design Number 765 and the initial funding comes from the Marine's Research and Development budget. Major General K'tanga's proposition is simple: a starship-sized landing vessel with full shielding capabilities of a regular starship capable of safely transporting all or most of the troops directly to the planet surface, thus eliminating the vulnerability of assault shuttles' limited shielding. Significant design problems in creating a starship-sized vessel capable of regular landings, the large open landing space requirement, and opposition by several Federation systems, ultimately results in the design being canceled. Major General K'tanga resigns from the Marines [GEC V7N1]. 12 September The names "Daran," "Haruna," "Soryu," and "Atalanti" are reassigned to "Daran" class fast frigates. These names were originally assigned to additional "Ascension" (NCC-2520) class dreadnoughts which were cancel- led last year [SotF]. The "Abbe" (NCC-5300) class photon torpedo destroyer is commissioned. This ship is designed to deliver a large barrage of photon torpedoes (or launch a large number of probes and sensors) via a unique photon hull housing 8 tubes. The "Abbe" has warp 9 capacity, 12 phaser emplacements, and a complement of 401. While patrolling near the Orion border, the U.S.S. "Abbe" will encounter 4 pirate vessels enroute to an unknown base within Orion space. After challenging Orion pirates, the "Abbe" is jumped by an Orion-bought D-7. Realizing it is outgunned, the D-7 attempts to disengage from battle. The "Abbe" follows and destroys one "Lightning" and manages to damage two others. Nearly 100 pirates and two ships are captured, with the "Abbe" suffering only minor damage and returning to patrol in less than two days [JRM, Inet7]. In the Delta Quadrant, ships from the planet Dernovin make contact with Draanis IV and quickly annex the planet, using the people as slaves for developing computer technology [SNW]. In the Janus Gate timeline, the Klingons enter into the war--attacking the Federation after signing a war powers pact with the Gorn Hegemony [JG #2]. 24 October The U.S.S. "Kongo" (NCC-1710) "Constitution (II)" class heavy cruiser is recommissioned [SotF, HCE]. 26 October The U.S.S. "El Dorado" (NCC-1722) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth for upgrading to "Enterprise" class specs [SotF, HCE, FRS]. Ambassador Sarek begins preparations for the Legaran conference [TNG 171]. 13 November The U.S.S. "Bunker Hill" (NCC-1730) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding/Starcraft Assembly, Virginia, Earth [SotF, HCE]. 15 November 13 ships of the "Daran" class are originally ordered [SotF]. 28 November The U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NCC-1718) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., Cumbria, Earth for conversion over to "Endeavor" class specs [SotF, HCE]. The assassin Cor Lakandir is born on Ssan (Alpha Gederix IV) [GN 14]. 02 December The U.S.S. "Melkotia" (NCC-1873) "Surya" class frigate is drydocked at Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia, Earth for conversion over to the "Avenger" class [SotF, FRS]. 03 December The U.S.S. "Tori" (NCC-1725) heavy cruiser is relaunched as an "Endeavor" class starship [SotF, HCE]. December The Cammell IV revelations concerning Star Fleet's covert operations against the Kzin prior to the Kzinti Incursion result in massive cutbacks in Fleet programs. The Council temporarily freezes all Class 1 starship construction; the "Akyazi" program is put on indefinite hold (where it will remain for nearly ten years) [SotF2, SotF]. Star Fleet begins to clarify specifications for a new support style vessel with the ability to act out the role of a small frigate or cruiser should such a need arise, and be able to act as a supply and maintenance vessel during the majority of its operational life. It will evolve into the "Dargan" (NCC-1915) class starship [GEC V9N5]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief for a multi-purpose vessel capable of deep space, combat, and diplomatic missions, while using the newly developed transwarp drive system, to enhance and replace the "Constitution" class. The general idea is for a modular starship which would be capable of transwarp flight. The project briefs are handed to Star Fleet for the "Fuji" and "Excelsior" classes. The "Excelsior" class is approved by Star Fleet as the prototype vehicle and permission for base designs are approved [Inet11]. During this era, the practice of funeral pyre cremation goes out of practice on Pulva [NF #9]. 29 December The U.S.S. "Wasp" (NCC-1721) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is recommissioned [SotF, HCE]. 2274, January The "Hollingsworth" (NCC-4600) penetration cruiser is authorized. This class is designed for deep surgical strikes into heavily defended positions. A class of 12 are proposed with at least 5 vessels being con- structed (NCC-4600-NCC-4604). The "Hollingsworth" cruisers carry crews of 341 at warp 10 emergency speeds, each ship armed with 2 torpedo tubes, 2 megaphasers (4 cannons), and 10 standard phasers (5 banks) [JRM2]. The Mark I U.S.S. "Pharris" class frigate is commissioned. The forefront of Andorian design, capable of fast launching assault shuttles and still maintaining combat capability, the "Pharris" is sent to the Klingon border where it directly engages both D-7's and D-32's, proving successful in most encounters [Inet7]. The name "Dargan" is chosen for the prototype vessel of a frigate/cruiser type starship [GEC V9N5]. 20 January (stardates 7815.3-7816.1) King Stevvin is transported aboard the "Enterprise" which has the mission of retrieving the hidden Crown of Shad on Sigma 1212 [TOS #4]. The Space Control Ship Project is considered by senior officers of Star Fleet Command [ECP]. The idea for the "Niven" class light attack cruiser is formally proposed [RGP]. Heading for Starbase 17 for R&R, Captain Kirk is abducted by Klingons. They nearly succeed in convincing Kirk that he was transported into the future to lead a fleet of Klingon warships into U.F.P. space [TOS #40]. Even the most primitive shuttle from this time period onwards will come equipped with its own artificial gravity field [TNG #48]. The warp engines of the "Enterprise" heavy cruisers are uprated with minor modifications. Uprating on all "Enterprise" starships will be completed by 2276. The engines will again be uprated once again, beginning in 2281. In addition to main propulsion, "Enterprise" class starships have their six RH single mount secondary hull phaser banks replaced with RSM-14B single mount banks [SotF]. February The "Maguellanes" (NCC-7400) class escort cruiser is authorized. This ship features a unique photon torpedo turret (2 tubes), 20 standard phaser emplacements, and carries a complement of 411 with warp 8.7 capacity. At least 35 vessels of this class (NCC-7400-NCC-7434) will enter service, though a total of 40 are proposed [JRM2]. 07 February The U.S.S. "Belknap" (NCC-2501) strike cruiser is commissioned. Capable of warp 12, these cruisers which will total 28, combine many of the features of the heavy cruisers and dreadnoughts into a more warp dynamic design. Basically the "Belknap" class is an "Enterprise" class heavy cruiser with a smaller secondary hull--having increased maneuverability. They will be assigned patrol duties along the U.F.P./Klingon Neutral Zone, their maneuverability giving them the best battle advantage over the Klingon "K't'inga" class destroyers. In the 2280s they will be deployed in three ways: 1. As members of scientific/exploratory task forces formed around "Enterprise" and "Tikopai" class heavy cruisers, 2. As special units reserved for military or defense assignments, and 3. As guardians of and "on-call" respondents for outpost stations along the Romulan Neutral Zone. The U.S.S. "Belknap" will, on stardate 7893.07, verify the existence of the Klingon "K't'inga" class D-8 warship "Crenitas" ("Battlequeen," ChR 724) in Romulan service [SotF, FRS, DPS, SsD, LOR, SFD]. 15 February The U.S.S. "Endurance" (NCC-1862) "Surya" class frigate is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth for "Avenger" conver- sion [SotF, FRS]. 18 February The U.S.S. "Saratoga" (NCC-1724) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is recommissioned. On stardate 8661.4 she will be damaged beyond repair in the vicinity of Beta Xela, the victim of an ambush by four vessels, at least two of which will later be determined to have been of Klingon origin. Three-hundred seventy three crew members will be lost and Klingonese officials will deny knowledge of the incident [SotF, HCE]. 20 February The U.S.S. "Nakarat" (NCC-1805) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [SotF, HCE]. A serious disagreement occurs between the U.F.P. and the Patonites [TDW #3]. 20 March The U.S.S. "Dargan" (NCC-1915) frigate/cruiser class ship is laid down at the unfinished Beta Hydri IV orbital construction facility [GEC V9N5]. 21 March The proposed "Normandy" experimental heavy landing ship (Design Number 765) is formally canceled [GEC V7N1]. 27 March The U.S.S. "Ari" (NCC-1723) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is recom- missioned [SotF, HCE]. 26 April The U.S.S. "Monitor" (NCC-1713) heavy cruiser is relaunched as a "Constitution (II)" class vessel [SotF, HCE]. 07 May The U.S.S. "Haruna" (NCC-3202) "Daran" class fast frigate is laid down at Ishikawajima Harima Industries, Yokohama, Earth [SotF]. 11 May The U.S.S. "Lafayette" (NCC-1720) heavy cruiser is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth for conversion to "Endeavor" specs [SotF, HCE]. 16 May The U.S.S. "Avenger" (NCC-1860) heavy frigate class ship is relaunched [SotF, FRS]. June The U.S.S. "Affiliation" (NCC-2108) "Federation" class dreadnought is drydocked for upgrade to "Federation (II)" specs [FRS]. The "Daedalus" class ship U.S.S. "Carolina" is found welded to an asteroid in the Xii system where it had become a habitat module for colonists. It will be retrieved and added to the Star Fleet Museum [Inet3, GEC+]. 14 June The U.S.S. "Ichkeul" (NCC-2201) "Ariel" class shuttlecarrier is laid down at Abou-Ghazala Ltd., Cairo, United Africa, Earth [HCE]. James Armstrong applies for admission to the Star Fleet Academy [TNG 230]. In the "Mirror" universe, Spock is killed during the Battle of Mutara. Spock's shrine is erected on Vulcan: a sphere balanced on a tiny fulcrum. Overseer Kira will visit it in 2369. But according to another account, Intendent Spock will survive through the 24th Century [DP #2, GN 32]. In the alternate "Mirror" universe, Admiral Spock is court-martialed and executed on the charge of treason. Shortly thereafter, Ambassador Sarek is assassinated by another Vulcan eager for his job. At this time, the Empire spans 6 to 8 percent of the galaxy [GN 15]. 21 June The U.S.S. "Yonada" (NCC-1879) "Surya" class frigate is drydocked at Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia, Earth for conversion to "Avenger" specs [SotF, FRS]. 27 June The U.S.S. "Reliant" (NCC-1864) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is relaunched. The U.S.S. "Pogue" (NCC-1916) "Dargan" class frigate/cruiser is laid down [SotF, FRS, GEC V9N5]. 28 June The U.S.S. "Vigilant" (NCC-1865) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is re- launched [SotF, FRS]. 09 July The "Griffen" (NCC-8761) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. July Project Genesis succeeds in directing the behavior of several type of fermions by altering their quantum states through the use of a Heisenberg compensator coupled with a quantum flux capacitor. The Heisenberg compensator and quantum flux capacitor also serve to isolate the matrix from external particle interference, and consequently become the first integral components in the Genesis Matrix Generator. Over the next 10 years, numerous controlled experiments are conducted in a laboratory on Deneva, applying the Genesis Matrix to various types of inanimate matter, at varying energy levels [GN 41]. 15 July The U.S.S. "Tori" (NCC-1725) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is recom- missioned [SotF, HCE]. The U.S.S. "Artemis," bound for Septimus Minor, colonizes Tau Cygna V after a guidance system malfunction [TNG 149]. The U.S.S. "Essex" (NCC-1727) undergoes a standard overhaul during which her PB-32 engines are again uprated with internal modifications, once again improving acceleration times and increasing endurance at specific warp speeds [SotF]. 31 July The U.S.S. "Confiance" (NCC-1729) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., Cumbria, Earth [SotF, HCE]. The population of Fenner achieves spaceflight [NF #8]. 10 August [reference stardate 2/1808.10] Saavik, ward of Sarek of Vulcan, enters Star Fleet Academy. Sarek's family prestige heads off a storm of controversy over the admission of a 'Romulan' to the Academy. Though only half-Romulan and raised as a Vulcan, many people see Saavik as an enemy alien. Nevertheless, Saavik is a valuable resource to Star Fleet, for whom she interprets intelligence data about the Romulans. Because of her help, many myths about the Romulans will be put to rest, and the U.F.P. develops a better understanding of Romulan psychology [FASA, TOS #49]. The "Paladin" class scouts are withdrawn from service [Inet13]. 14 August The U.S.S. "Bradley" (NCC-2502) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [SotF, SsD]. 01 September The U.S.S. "Darion" (NCC-1810) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Ishikawajima Harima Cosmic Industries, Yokohama, Earth [SotF, HCE]. 05 September The U.S.S. "Nar-Tak Shir" (NCC-1876) "Surya" class frigate is drydocked at Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia, Earth for conversion to "Avenger" specs [SotF, FRS]. 10 September The U.S.S. "Truxtun" (NCC-1728) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. 11 September The first ten ships of the "Knox" class are authorized as heavy frigates, changed to frigates and reclassified, original registries being NCC-1965 through NCC-1974 [SotF]. 13 September The U.S.S. "Pointon" (NCC-1917) "Dargan" class frigate/cruiser is laid down [GEC V9N5]. 19 September The U.S.S. "Dardanius" (NCC-1871) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is re- launched [SotF, FRS]. Wing Commander Taryn takes Savel into his household at the age of 5, raising her as an adopted daughter [GN 16]. Audrid Dax steps down as head of the Trill Symbiosis Commission on her 56th birthday. She writes a letter to her daughter, Leema Cyl, revealing what happened to her father 15 years ago [GN 38]. September The "Lobo" (NCC-6400) class through deck carrier is authorized. A heavy frontline fighter/shuttle delivery platform, the "Lobo" class will consist of 22 ships (NCC-6400-NCC-6421) with warp 9 capacity, 425 crew, and 16 phaser emplacements [JRM2]. 30 September The file on Design 765 ("Normandy" heavy landing ship) is closed for good, despite Corridian Ship Builders trying to salvage their investment by re-casting the design as a disaster/evacuation ship stripped of all weaponry [GEC V7N1]. 01 October The U.S.S. "La Vengeance" (NCC-1731) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. 11 October The U.S.S. "Tikopai" (NCC-1800) class ship is launched [SotF, HCE]. 15 October The U.S.S. "Monitor" (NCC-1713) "Constitution (II)" class heavy cruiser is recommissioned [SotF, HCE]. 09 November The U.S.S. "Bunker Hill" (NCC-1730) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. November Rebuilding begins on the U.S.S. "Federation" (NCC-2100) dreadnought, incorporating the latest systems [FRS]. The Romulans' Grand Design is put into action. The "Enterprise" recovers a Romulan warship loaded with deadly cargo. Star Fleet H.Q. on Earth is contaminated and the "Enterprise" voyages back to the planet Hellguard for the cure [TOS #49]. 21 November The U.S.S. "Berry" (NCC-1918) "Dargan" class frigate/cruiser is laid down [GEC V9N5]. 01 December The U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NCC-1718) heavy cruiser is relaunched as an "Endeavor" class starship [SotF, HCE]. 08 December The U.S.S. "Temufama" (NCC-1919) "Dargan" class frigate/cruiser is laid down [GEC V9N5]. December The U.S.S. "Belknap" (NCC-2501) reports back to Cosmadyne to have her Type 217 TACAR (Target Acquisition Center Accelerated Response) fire control system and Type 2016L ("Sneaky Pete") sensors installed. Deficiencies in the TACAR system, identified during "fly-before-buy" testing, prevented its installation prior to commissioning [SsD]. The U.S.S. "Lynx" (NCC-4600) experimental timeship is constructed. The "Lynx" is a modified "Monoceros" (NCC-601) class scout, built for the single purpose of exploring the viability of retrograde time travel for research purposes. Her complement is 254, warp capacity of only warp 6.1 not built with warp dynamics a priority, and ordnance consisting of 8 phaser emplacements and two torpedo tubes (with only 12 torpedoes total) [LTP]. Roughly during this time period, Bevvox founds a Think Tank group in the Delta Quadrant after wandering the galaxy on his own for a few millennia [V 214]. 2275, 02 January The U.S.S. "El Dorado" (NCC-1722) "Enterprise" class heavy cruiser is relaunched [SotF, HCE, FRS]. Elias Vaughn is born on Berengaria VII [DSNA1, TNG #66]. The U.S.S. "Pharris" is recalled back to Andor for a torpedo systems upgrade. While in drydock, the shields are also upgraded to the more powerful FSL system, making it the Mark II configuration. The FSL allows more power to be transferred to the weapons systems. This class will become a popular design and soon the Star Fleet Marine Special Ops will take an interest in the ship. With its single engine signature, the "Pharris" will prove useful for high speed response and special operations that require a powerful combat vessel [Inet7]. Around this time in the Delta Quadrant, the Rhawnian people learn that their world will be destroyed in a collision of suns. They begin to find a means off of their planet, ultimately constructing the immense sublight ship "Traveler" [S31 #4]. 15 January The U.S.S. "Alacrity" (NCC-1881) "Surya" class frigate is drydocked at Litton-Sedeco Shipbuilding, Pearl Harbor Naval Facility, Earth for con- version to "Avenger" specs [SotF, FRS]. Decommissioning of the old "Belleau Wood" (NCC-1547) class assault transports begins [GEC V9N5]. January The U.S.S. "Compactat" (NCC-2103) "Federation (II)" class dreadnought is relaunched [FRS]. February The "Einstein" (NCC-8495) class timeslip cruiser is authorized, apparently after the successful test runs of the "Lynx" (NCC-4700) prototype time- ship. This space/time exploration vessel is based around a frigate design hull, and possesses warp 9.1 capacity, 12 standard phaser emplacements, and a ships complement of 605. Held secret by Star Fleet, the NCCs of the 5 ships comprising this class (NCC-8495-NCC-8499) are included as part of the "Anderson" class heavy scout NCCs [JRM2]. The "Sydney" (NCC-S2000) class transport ship is authorized for construc- tion. A light-duty interstellar capable personnel/cargo transport vessel, the "Sydney" class will be able to carry up to 200 passengers (not counting the standard ship's complement of 82). This class will total 79 vessels (NCC-S2000-NCC-S2099) each with warp 8.2 capacity and 8 phaser emplacements [JRM3]. 03 February The U.S.S. "Avenger" (NCC-1860) heavy frigate is recommissioned. These new heavily-armed vessels equipped with 4 megaphaser cannons, 4 photon torpedo banks, and 12 standard phasers, will form the basis of the "Knox" frigates to be constructed in the future. With a complement of 360 and a warp capacity of 11, a total of 22 ships of this class (NCC-1860-NCC-1881) will be built. Smaller and slower than the "Belknap" strike cruiser, the "Avenger" possesses increased maneuverability and fire-power, added to the enormous hangar facilities, allowing it to carry a squadron of "Killer Bee" attack craft. They are ideally used for patrolling the various small neutral zones in the U.F.P. Treaty Zone, such as the Kzin Patriarchy and the Orion system [SotF, FRS, HFP]. The U.S.S. "Avenger" (NCC-1860) begins an extended shakedown cruise to weed out any design flaws in the new technology refit, including fully testing the Wright-Corder warp engine nacelle pylon layout. High marks will be received for nearly all of the "Avenger's" new systems. The one exception will be the adequate rating for the ship's matter/antimatter intermix shaft configuration. Although slower rates of dilithium decay will be reported for the Wright-Corder configurations, maintenance aboard these ships will prove to be far more cumbersome than expected. The ASDB will ultimately decide that the current technology cannot support the sound theory to make the Wright-Corder design an operational success and the theories will be temporarily shelved [ACDP]. 10 February The U.S.S. "Vigilant" (NCC-1865) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is com- missioned [SotF]. 16 February The "Avenger" class U.S.S. "Reliant" (NCC-1864) heavy frigate is recom- missioned. She will be credited with verifying the existence of the Klingon D-8 "K't'inga" class warship "Kenek" ("The Ruler of Many," KL 17767) on stardate 7545.08. In 2287, the "Reliant" will be destroyed in the Mutara nebula after seizure by Khan Noonian Singh [SotF, FRS, HFP, ST II]. 17 February The U.S.S. "Truxtun" (NCC-1728) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is com- missioned [SotF, HCE]. 19 February The U.S.S. "Altair" (NCC-1803) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. 23 February The U.S.S. "Boingage" (NCC-1920) "Dargan" class frigate/cruiser is laid down [GEC V9N5]. The U.S.S. "Daran" (NCC-3201) fast frigate is commissioned. By 2278, this class, based upon the "Avenger" heavy frigate design, will total twelve starships (NCC-3201-NCC-3212), each having warp 11 capacity, a complement of 345, and 12 phaser emplacements [SotF]. During this period the Son'a faction of the Ba'ku depart their world and return to space, after failing to take over the colony. In leaving the regenerative effects of the metaphasic radiation, the Son'a will continue to age. They will become obsessed with retaining their youth at all costs [ST IX]. 05 March The U.S.S. "Brooke" (NCC-3210) "Daran" class fast frigate is laid down at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., Cumbria, Earth [SotF]. 16 March The U.S.S. "Melkotia" (NCC-1873) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is re- launched [SotF, FRS]. 23 March The U.S.S. "Khirirat" (NCC-2503) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [SotF, SsD]. March The U.S.S. "Unificatum" (NCC-2102) "Federation (II)" class dreadnought is relaunched [FRS]. 02 April The U.S.S. "Bunker Hill" (NCC-1730) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser and the U.S.S. "Dardanius" (NCC-1871) "Avenger" class heavy frigate are com- missioned [SotF, HCE]. Commander Terrell is promoted to Captain of the "Pacifica" following the promotion of Captain Mahtani to Admiral [SsC]. 14 April The U.S.S. "Elmore" (NCC-1921) "Dargan" class frigate/cruiser is laid down [GEC V9N5]. 17 April The U.S.S. "La Vengeance" (NCC-1731) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [SotF, HCE]. 23 April The U.S.S. "Endurance" (NCC-1862) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is relaunched [SotF, FRS]. The Mark II "Anubis" class scout is commissioned [Inet7]. Star Fleet's Technical Intelligence Division creates Project Sign as a currently organized operational division [GN 40]. Star Fleet views the design schematics for the new "Excelsior" class and after much deliberation, the primary design is approved and briefs for the transwarp propulsion, computer, weapons, and spaceframe parameters are sent out to Star Fleet design agencies for consultation. The spaceframe design is approved and full specifications are forwarded to the San Francisco Fleet Yards for designations. Production begins with a projected 8 year turnover for the prototype ship [Inet11]. 25 May The U.S.S. "Balthasar" (NCC-1867) "Surya" class frigate is drydocked at Litton-Sedeco Shipbuilding, Pearl Harbor Naval Facility, Earth for con- version to "Avenger" specs [SotF, FRS]. 02 June The U.S.S. "Lafayette" (NCC-1720) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is re- launched [SotF, HCE]. 06 June The U.S.S. "Capella" (NCC-1809) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [SotF, HCE]. 13 June The U.S.S. "Nakarat" (NCC-1805) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. 15 June The U.S.S. "El Dorado" (NCC-1722) "Enterprise" class heavy cruiser and the U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NCC-1718) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser are recommissioned [SotF, HCE]. 16 June The U.S.S. "Haruna" (NCC-3202) "Daran" class fast frigate is launched [SotF]. 17 June The U.S.S. "Stark" (NCC-3208) "Daran" class fast frigate is laid down at Ishikawajima Harima Industries, Yokohama, Earth [SotF]. June The U.S.S. "Star League" (NCC-2101) "Federation" class dreadnought is drydocked for upgrade to "Federation (II)" specs [FRS]. Funds are allocated for the "Niven" class light attack cruiser [RGP]. The "Riku" class is first commissioned, a 10-deck, warp 9 capacity vessel with a ship's complement of 410. This is another early 4-nacelle variant, with unique cantilevered nacelle support struts joining diagonally-mounted linear engines [Inet2]. Titan Fleet Yards becomes the proud owner of 3 "Ranger" class transports: the "Bauer" (T-01), "Rutherford" (T-02), and "T'Nara" (T-03) [Inet9]. 27 June The U.S.S. "Doveton" (NCC-1922) "Dargan" class frigate/cruiser is laid down [GEC V9N5]. R Class 4-person lifeboats are installed on Federation starships. These "boxes" are located behind blowout panels on the outer hull and measure 3.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 meters. So reliable, they will be installed aboard the "Cheyenne" (NCC-50000) class exploration cruisers in the 2340s. The only refinements in their design will be in the software operating parameters. The R Class is similar to the ELSE 6 (2-man) and the much later ASRV [COM, SFD, NTM]. Around this time, Romulan High Command begins receiving detailed intelligence reports of new Federation starships coming out of the Star Fleet yards. Worried of these new designs, the Romulans decide to increase the inventory of ships in the fleet by adopting a new thinking on future ship construction [Inet7]. 16 July The U.S.S. "Ardana" (NCC-1868) "Surya" class frigate is drydocked at Litton-Sedeco Shipbuilding, Pearl Harbor Naval Facility, Earth for con- version to "Avenger" specs [SotF, FRS]. 18 July The U.S.S. "Confiance" (NCC-1729) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. 22 July The U.S.S. "Manna" (NCC-2202) "Ariel" class shuttlecarrier is laid down at Arbing and Lidde Starship Construction, Boston, Earth [HCE]. 31 July The first 10 frigates of the "Knox" class are changed from NCC-1965- NCC-1974 to NCC-1940-NCC-1949 [SotF]. 01 August The "Daran" class frigates are reclassified as fast frigates to em- phasize their lack of megaphaser units in comparison to the "Knox" and "Avenger" classes [SotF]. 07 August The U.S.S. "Yonada" (NCC-1879) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is relaunched [SotF, FRS]. During this era on Andor, the number of multiple deaths declines to 0 [DSN #32]. 15 August The U.S.S. "Tikopai" (NCC-1800) heavy cruiser is, at long last, commis- sioned. After constant redesigns due to the influx of new drive technol- ogies in the early 2260s this class was greatly delayed. Utilizing LN-65A engines, a complement of 440, and a slightly modified primary hull, these are essentially another variation on the "Enterprise" heavy cruiser. A total of 33 "Tikopai" heavy cruisers will be built (NCC-1800-NCC-1832): all new ships [SotF, HCE]. 24 August The U.S.S. "Dargan" (NCC-1915) frigate/cruiser class ship is launched. Taking the best aspects of both the cruiser and frigate families of ship design are combined into an entirely new vessel type, with 14 decks, a complement of 269, and warp 12 capacity. The "Dargan" can carry a maximum complement of embarked craft of 32 shuttles and 5 Work Bees. Ordnance consists of 12 phaser emplacements and 2 photon torpedo tubes [GEC V9N5]. 25 August The U.S.S. "Knox" (NCC-1940) prototype frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia, Earth [SotF]. 01 September The U.S.S. "Melkotia" (NCC-1873) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is recom- missioned [SotF]. 02 September The U.S.S. "Altair" (NCC-1803) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is com- missioned [SotF, HCE]. 08 September The U.S.S. "Cabome" (NCC-1923) "Dargan" class frigate/cruiser is laid down [GEC V9N5]. 14 September The U.S.S. "Ariel" (NCC-2200) shuttlecarrier is launched [HCE]. 18 September The U.S.S. "Bradley" (NCC-2502) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is launched [SotF, SsD]. Jaine and Nervek do theoretical work in subatomic 'kindergarten physics.' This will in time lead to the Genesis Project [ST II]. The U.S.S. "Cahill" (NCC-1420) is decommissioned and sold to William Logan Pierce, a wealthy starship designer. He will refit the vessel and create one of the only privately-owned ships capable of defending itself against a Klingon battlecruiser. Rechristened the "Blackheart," it will patrol U.F.P. regions often unvisited by Star Fleet and become something of a legend among the Old Frontier colonies [Inet4]. 17 October The U.S.S. "Pogue" (NCC-1916) "Dargan" class frigate/cruiser is launched [GEC V9N5]. In the Janus Gate timeline, the wrecked "Alexander Jackson" abandons the Gamma M14 station to the Gorn [JG #2]. 29 October The U.S.S. "Endurance" (NCC-1862) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is recommissioned [SotF]. 01 November The U.S.S. "Agena" (NCC-1816) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Ishikawajima Harima Cosmic Industries, Yokohama, Earth [SotF, HCE]. 14 November The U.S.S. "Bir Hakeim" (NCC-1941) "Knox" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Louisiana, Earth [SotF]. 16 November The U.S.S. "Nar-Tak Shir" (NCC-1876) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is relaunched [SotF, FRS]. November The U.S.S. "Concordat" (NCC-2109) "Federation" class dreadnought is drydocked for upgrade to "Federation (II)" class specs [FRS]. Around this time, the barely Class M world PI-3-3 is catalogued [G #7]. 29 November The U.S.S. "Ophelia" (NCC-1924) "Dargan" class frigate/cruiser is laid down [GEC V9N5]. This is roughly the time that the Boslic begin to repel the alien invaders on Cort [TLE #2]. 03 December The U.S.S. "Haruna" (NCC-3202) "Daran" class fast frigate is commissioned [SotF]. 04 December The U.S.S. "Pointon" (NCC-1917) "Dargan" class frigate/cruiser is launched [GEC V9N5]. 11 December The U.S.S. "Darion" (NCC-1810) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. 13 December The U.S.S. "Confiance" (NCC-1729) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is recommissioned [SotF, HCE]. 15 December The U.S.S. "Nakarat" (NCC-1805) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is com- missioned [SotF, HCE]. 18 December The U.S.S. "Lafayette" (NCC-1720) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is recom- missioned [SotF, HCE]. 22 December The "Imarquella" (NCC-8762) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. 2276, 12 January The U.S.S. "Sarpeidon" (NCC-1874) "Surya" class frigate is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth for conversion over to the "Avenger" class [SotF, FRS]. 13 January The U.S.S. "Courageous" (NCC-1861) "Surya" class frigate is drydocked at Litton-Sedeco Shipbuilding, Pearl Harbor Naval Facility, Earth for con- version to the "Avenger" class [SotF, FRS]. The U.S.S. "Cassiopeia" (NX-1888) class planetary surveyor is commissioned with warp 7.4 capacity and a crew of 105. Ordnance consists of 4 phaser arrays and 2 photon torpedo launchers. Reportedly 89 vessels will be commissioned [Inet12]. The freighter S.S. "Dakota" drifts into Romulan space and sends a distress signal after hitting a perimeter mine. Both the U.S.S. "Hunley" and the Romulan "Ventarix" class battle cruiser "Daami" respond. Captain Linneus of the "Hunley" beams the freighter crew off. When the bridge of the "Hunley" is hit, Captain Linneus is blown out into space and Lt. Harriman takes command. He beams over to the "Daami's" bridge and commandeers it from Admiral Vokar--who's left for his own people. Vokar is demoted to Sublieutenant and will spend the next decades regaining his rank and status [TLE #2]. 14 February The U.S.S. "Yonada" (NCC-1879) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is recom- missioned [SotF]. 18 February The U.S.S. "Berry" (NCC-1918) "Dargan" class frigate/cruiser is launched [GEC V9N5]. Madalyn, Matthew Dougherty's future wife, is born during this period [ST IX]. 23 February NCC-1950-NCC-1965 are ordered as additional "Knox" class frigates. NCC-3213, an additional "Daran" class fast frigate, is cancelled as a result. Other casualties of the "Knox" class are NCC-3214-NCC-3217, additional "Daran" class frigates cancelled late last year [SotF]. 25 February The U.S.S. "Ophelia" (NCC-1924) "Dargan" class frigate/cruiser is launched [GEC V9N5]. 27 February The U.S.S. "Khirirat" (NCC-2503) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is launched [SotF, SsD]. Autorepair components are installed in Ganitriul, the sentient computer of Eerlik's moon [SCE #2]. Assuming the 7-year cycle has not been disrupted since 2262, Spock should be experiencing pon farr symptoms at approximately this time [AT]. Star Fleet review boards find that the "Jenghiz" class destroyer's lack of long range phasers has caused serious danger to the crew and Federation interests. The Mark II "Jenghiz" class is proposed [Inet7]. March The U.S.S. "Affiliation" (NCC-2108) "Federation (II)" class dreadnought is relaunched [FRS]. The Star Fleet Heritage Trust buys and restores the "Salamis" class ship U.S.S. "Phalerum" (NCC-547) [Inet9]. Roughly around this time, the Dokaalan people begin to divert some of their resources to begin terraforming the planet Ijuuka, a long-term project [TNG #71]. 30 March The U.S.S. "Alacrity" (NCC-1881) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is re- launched [SotF, FRS]. 01 April The U.S.S. "Temufama" (NCC-1919) "Dargan" class frigate/cruiser is launched [GEC V9N5]. A non-Federation, Human colony on Europa Nova is founded about this time. They seriously consider starting a second colony on the 7th planet in the system but a conflict arises with the Cardassians and the planet is transformed into an asteroid belt. (This is perhaps the earliest known contact with the Cardassians). Europa Nova will have several trade agreements with Andor [G #4]. 11 April The U.S.S. "Brooke" (NCC-3210) "Daran" class fast frigate is launched [SotF]. 12 April The U.S.S. "Canopus" (NCC-1814) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [SotF, HCE]. 15 April The U.S.S. "Atalanti" (NCC-3212) "Daran" class fast frigate is laid down at Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd., Cumbria, Earth [SotF]. 23 April The U.S.S. "Nar-Tak Shir" (NCC-1876) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is recommissioned [SotF]. The Great Separation: the two warring races on Sinqay are relocated to Thallon 18 (Markania) and Thallon 21 (Aeron) by the Thallonian Empire. Devoid of spaceflight, the hostilities cease--but their long hatred for one another continues [G #6]. The planet Maeglin is colonized by Tellarites. Unrelated, an interdimensional gateway (Iconian?) is discovered around this time in the Sagittarius cluster [SCE #10]. 14 May The U.S.S. "Adjuvant" (NCC-2203) "Ariel" class shuttlecarrier is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Puget Sound Yards, Earth [HCE]. The U.S.S. "Sparta" (NX-1927) heavy cruiser is developed for deep space exploration and defense of the U.F.P. border regions with 4 nacelles. Technically a strong modification of the "Bolivar" class with warp 6 capacity and a complement of 410, Star Fleet will decide in favor of series production of the "Constellation" class instead [Inet2]. The Romulans first encounter dark matter nebulas [V #21]. 15 June The U.S.S. "Enhance" (NCC-1943) "Knox" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia, Earth [SotF]. 19 June The U.S.S. "Boingage" (NCC-1920) "Dargan" class frigate/cruiser is launched [GEC V9N5]. 21 June The U.S.S. "Darion" (NCC-1810) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is com- missioned [SotF, HCE]. 28 June The U.S.S. "Bradley" (NCC-2502) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is commis- sioned. On stardate 8059.76 she will become famous for being the first Federation vessel to come face to face with the Klingon D-9 "K'teremny" class destroyer when the "Bradley" is called to UFC 24187-IV by a scien- tific research team. The "Bradley" arrives at the planet only slighly ahead of the "Raga" ("Passion," KL 14523) laying claim to the planet in the name of the Klingon Empire. Star Fleet had been expecting this move however, as it had been known for some time that the Klingons were very interested in duplicating the genetic makeup of the planet's native species of chest-bursting parasites. The powerful Klingon warship is defeated and forced to self-destruct but the "Bradley" provides Star Fleet with valuable data concerning the destroyer's capabilities [SotF, SsD, FRS]. 29 June The U.S.S. "Stark" (NCC-3208) "Daran" class fast frigate is launched [SotF]. 05 July The U.S.S. "Balthasar" (NCC-1867) is relaunched as an "Avenger" class heavy frigate [SotF, FRS]. 07 July The U.S.S. "Soryu" (NCC-3211) "Daran" class fast frigate is laid down at Ishikawajima Harima Industries, Yokohama, Earth [SotF]. July Recently seated Councillor Arman Thel introduces several plebiscites aimed at re-instituting debate on the validity of a new perimeter action program. Despite promised support from various Council members, the issue is not tabled during any of seven Council sessions (into February of 2277) [SotF2]. The U.S.S. "Star System" (NCC-2107) "Federation" class dreadnought is drydocked for upgrade to "Federation (II)" specs [FRS]. 23 July The U.S.S. "Asturias" (NCC-1944) "Knox" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Louisiana, Earth [SotF]. 09 August The U.S.S. "Capella" (NCC-1809) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is launched and the U.S.S. "Alacrity" (NCC-1881) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is re- commissioned [SotF, HCE]. August The uprated U.S.S. "Federation" (NCC-2100) dreadnought is relaunched fol- lowing drastic refitting. With state-of-the-art warp drive (three LN-64 nacelles), 20 phasers, 4 photon torpedo banks, a cloaking device, and a complement of 500, these "Federation (II)" class dreadnoughts serve as flagships for many subquadrant fleets and system defense forces. A total of nine will be reconstructed, each one capable of warp 15--the fastest ships in Star Fleet to date [FRS, SsD, DDS, LOR]. The "Ariadne" (NCC-206) class clippers are ordered. 127 vessels will be built [SotF2]. 28 August The U.S.S. "Elmore" (NCC-1921) "Dargan" class frigate/cruiser is launched [GEC V9N5]. Admiral Kt'ler Vodzagin, Commander, Star Fleet Acquisition resigns from the Fleet this year. His resignation is due entirely to the failure of the Type IIB phaser alignment fiasco. Admiral Katembe Nagumba assumes his post at Star Fleet Command and immediately begins efforts to clean the mess up [GEC V6N5]. Roughly around this time, Malic begins to thrive as an Orion deckhand belonging to the famed pirate Tu [G #4]. In the Delta Quadrant in Drayan space, Tressa is born [V 138]. The designs for the "Niven" class light attack cruiser are submitted to the Admiralty [RGP]. The last "Belleau Wood" class assault transport, the U.S.S. "Okinawa" (NCC-1552) is retired [GEC V9N5]. 03 October The U.S.S. "Knox" (NCC-1940) prototype frigate is launched [SotF]. 04 October The U.S.S. "Brooke" (NCC-3210) "Daran" class fast frigate is commissioned [SotF]. 09 October The U.S.S. "Ardana" (NCC-1868) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is relaunched [SotF, FRS]. A program is authorized to develop the transwarp drive system [ECP]. 17 October The U.S.S. "Doveton" (NCC-1922) "Dargan" class frigate/cruiser is launched [GEC V9N5]. 06 November The U.S.S. "Khirirat" (NCC-2503) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is com- missioned [SotF, SsD, FRS]. 17 November The U.S.S. "Sovereign" (NCC-2505) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [SotF, SsD]. 22 November The U.S.S. "Ariel" (NCC-2200) shuttlecarrier is commissioned. This immense delta-winged starship with warp 14 capacity via LN-65A engines and a complement of 842 is the largest Star Fleet vessel to date. Only four such vessels will be constructed (NCC-2200-NCC-2203), but its extremely warp-dynamic design is considered for the construction of future deep- space ships. The Battle of Wolf 359 in the 24th Century will leave one "Ariel" class starship destroyed by the Borg, possibly the prototype test vessel [HCE, TNG 175]. 23 November The U.S.S. "Stark" (NCC-3208) "Daran" class fast frigate is commissioned [SotF]. Charis (T'Kuht), Vulcan's sister planet, is at its closest orbital position to Vulcan in more than three centuries [TOS #20]. 30 November The U.S.S. "Cabome" (NCC-1923) "Dargan" class frigate/cruiser is launched [GEC V9N5]. 19 December The U.S.S. "Bir Hakeim" (NCC-1941) "Knox" class frigate is launched [SotF]. The "Lexington" (NCC-1703) and "Excalibur" (NCC-1705) are assigned to deep space missions outside U.F.P. territory [SotF]. 2277, 15 January The U.S.S. "Opportune" (NCC-1976) "Knox" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia, Earth [SotF]. 18 January The U.S.S. "Capella" (NCC-1809) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is com- missioned [SotF, HCE]. January The U.S.S. "Star League" (NCC-2101) "Federation (II)" class dreadnought is relaunched [FRS]. A special committee of the Federation Council agrees upon a new U.F.P. flag: a flat representation of the Federation Treaty Zone, surrounded by a white circular field, superimposed upon a blue field--in honor of the U.F.P.'s 150th anniversary [LOR, SFD]. The practice of separate insignia for each starship is abolished, and the "Enterprise" emblem is adopted as the official symbol for the entire Star Fleet. The official use of individual ship logos also ceases but will continue in spite of Star Fleet's decision. The unofficial logos will be prepared by The Friends of Star Fleet, an organization of retired Star Fleet officers and civilians with acute interest in or close ties to Star Fleet. Prior to this time, logos were designed and assigned to ships by the Heraldry Division of the Star Fleet Corps of Engineers [NTM, GSM]. Designs for the "Niven" class light attack cruiser are approved and con- struction commences [RGP]. 26 January The U.S.S. "Balthasar" (NCC-1867) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is recom- missioned [SotF]. 08 February The U.S.S. "Agena" (NCC-1816) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. 15 February The U.S.S. "Betelgeuse" (NCC-1822) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Ishikawajima Harima Cosmic Industries, Yokohama, Earth [SotF, HCE]. 20 February The U.S.S. "Le Malin" (NCC-1947) "Knox" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Louisiana, Earth [SotF]. The U.S.S. "Enterprise" makes first contact with the Inari civilization when encountering a scout ship just beyond Subquadrant 3 South [SotF]. The Mark II "Jenghiz" class destroyer is commissioned, with increased phaser range and shield systems [Inet7]. 22 March The U.S.S. "Ardana" (NCC-1868) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is recom- missioned [SotF]. 28 March The U.S.S. "Sarpeidon" (NCC-1874) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is re- commissioned [SotF, FRS]. 29 March The U.S.S. "Courageous" (NCC-1861) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is relaunched [SotF, FRS]. The U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NCC-1718) heavy cruiser disappears while on a reconnaissance mission outside U.F.P. treaty territory (external to Subquadrant 2 South). The next ship to bear the name will be the lead vessel of a whole new generation of starships, and will be on the drawing boards almost instantly [SotF, JRM, TOS #76]. The emergency saucer section separation mechanism is borrowed from the "Constitution" class for the developing "Excelsior" class prototype. Transwarp systems are delayed due to a flaw in the reaction matrix, but nacelle designs are approved and construction begins [Inet11]. Star Fleet Intelligence first encounters a TH-J6 "Jilkan" ("Destruction") class ship close to Sector 6510 and believes it to be a new battle cruiser to replace older ones and to protect the rather weak but effective web- spinners. The "Jilkan" will patrol the border for 2 months before vanishing [Inet9]. 'Jackill's Star Fleet Reference Manual: Ships of the Fleet Volume I' is published [JRM]. 01 May The U.S.S. "Antares" (NCC-1820) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [SotF, HCE]. 02 May The U.S.S. "Atalanti" (NCC-3212) "Daran" class fast frigate is launched [SotF]. 17 May The U.S.S. "Knox" (NCC-1940) frigate is commissioned. Essentially scaled- down "Avenger" heavy frigates, 26 in all will be built (NCC-1940- NCC-1965). Armed with only phasers (no torpedoes), a complement of 350, and a warp capacity of 11, these ships will replace the converted "Surya" frigates. Having increased speed and even greater maneuverability than the "Avenger" heavy frigates, they will be used for similar missions but closer to the U.F.P.'s interior [SotF, FRS, SsD, LOR, SFD]. The U.S.S. "Knox" will later, on stardate 7904.36, intercept a coded distress signal while on patrol along the disputed region of Federation- Klingon borderspace. The message, originating from a vessel in Klingon space and directed at the Klingon construction facility in the Kohl star system, indicates that a prototype warship had developed an imbalance in its warpfield generating capabilities while on trials. The resulting wormhole had left it unable to move or navigate. The "Knox" immediately dispatches two surveillance drones to examine the stricken vessel. What is discovered is a new Klingon destroyer, representing a substantial improvement over the "K't'inga" class of battlecruisers: the D-9 "K'teremny" ("Great Slayer of Enemies," KL 44104) class warship [FRS]. 20 May The U.S.S. "Ichkeul" (NCC-2201) "Ariel" class shuttlecarrier is launched [HCE]. May The U.S.S. "Corporation" (NCC-2104) "Federation" class dreadnought is dry- docked for upgrade to "Federation (II)" specs, while the upgraded U.S.S. "Concordat" (NCC-2109) "Federation (II)" class dreadnought is relaunched [FRS]. 29 May The "Kwangju" (NCC-8764) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. 15 June The U.S.S. "Canopus" (NCC-1814) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. 01 July The U.S.S. "Bir Hakeim" (NCC-1941) "Knox" class frigate is commissioned [SotF, FRS]. 30 July The U.S.S. "Agena" (NCC-1816) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is commis- sioned [SotF, HCE]. 31 July The U.S.S. "Sarpeidon" (NCC-1874) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is re- commissioned [SotF]. 01 August The U.S.S. "Soryu" (NCC-3211) "Daran" class fast frigate is launched [SotF]. 02 August The U.S.S. "Enhance" (NCC-1943) "Knox" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 03 August The U.S.S. "Sivrihisar" (NCC-1947) "Knox" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia, Earth [SotF]. 30 September The U.S.S. "Asturias" (NCC-1944) "Knox" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 01 October The U.S.S. "Courageous" (NCC-1861) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is recom- missioned [SotF]. 09 October The U.S.S. "Atalanti" (NCC-3212) "Daran" class fast frigate is commis- sioned [SotF]. In the Janus Gate timeline, the "Hotspur" is almost lost to a hull breach at the Battle of Borsdal Kren [JG #2]. 09 November The U.S.S. "Canopus" (NCC-1814) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is com- missioned [SotF, HCE]. Dean Edwards becomes the Interplanetary Collegiate Champion of Zenball [SNW]. Rear Admiral Lisetovar retires after an unprecedented three tours as Chief Salvage Officer of the Fleet [GEC V7N3]. In the Delta Quadrant, 4 systems begin to battle over the Antirian system [V 249]. 04 December The U.S.S. "Sovereign" (NCC-2505) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is launched [SotF, SsD]. The M'Yengh Yards win the contract for the "Renown" class light cruiser. Originally to be constructed as supplemental destroyers, their primary mission parameters will be changed mid-way through construction. Needing more space to support a split deck research facility, as well as a multi-level cartography system, photon torpedoes are nearly dropped from the original configuration, which would have left the ship severely undergunned [Inet7]. 18 December The U.S.S. "Kaya" (NCC-1952) "Knox" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia, Earth [SotF]. K'Ber, the grandson of Kerdoch, is born [DoH #4]. 2278, 04 January The U.S.S. "Niven" (NCC-4825) light attack cruiser prototype is commis- sioned. With warp 12 capacity and a total complement of 315, 37 vessels total will comprise this class (NCC-4825-NCC-4869). Each ship is armed with 12 standard phaser emplacements, 2 photon torpedo banks, and deploys 10 "Berserker" class Duobees with add-on "Spitball" weapon/warp engine pods. In their later years nearing 2290, the "Niven" class will be rele- gated to a peacekeeping role in space exploration. Their complement of armed shuttles will be phased out and replaced with science/exploration variants, much like the "Avenger" class heavy frigates' "Killer Bee" craft [RGP]. 08 January The "Zaragoza" (NCC-8765) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. 11 January The U.S.S. "Enhance" (NCC-1943) "Knox" class frigate is commissioned [SotF, FRS]. January Chief of Star Fleet Command Hierachiro Nogura orders the construction of the "Menahga" (NCC-3100) class battlecruiser [FRS]. The U.S.S. "Star System" (NCC-2107) "Federation (II)" class dreadnought is relaunched [FRS]. "Enterprise" class starships' "Daystrom" Duotronic II computer systems are upgraded to Duotronic III--all except for the U.S.S. "El Dorado" (NCC-1722) which was equipped during construction [SotF]. 06 February The U.S.S. "Yaachamos" (NCC-4826) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is commissioned [RGP]. 14 February The U.S.S. "Springeren" (NCC-1950) "Knox" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Louisiana, Earth [SotF]. 19 February The U.S.S. "Soryu" (NCC-3211) "Daran" class fast frigate is commissioned [SotF]. 27 February The U.S.S. "Asturias" (NCC-1944) "Knox" class frigate is commissioned [SotF, FRS]. March [Y 168] While on routine patrol near the Tholian border, the warp engine of the destroyer U.S.S. "Ares" (NCC-524) overloads and is jettisoned. The saucer module makes a forced landing on a planet in Tholian territory. The Federation considers the incident to be a non-military rescue situation; the Tholians consider it to be a clandestine operation to spy on their territory. Negotiations prove fruitless (as they had only three years previously), and the new Sector Commodore, Richard Grey in his flagship the U.S.S. "Excalibur" (NCC-1705), is sent to rescue the crew. Under orders to get the crew off the planet with the minimum use of force, the "Excalibur" makes several high speed passes above the planet, dropping a single shield each time to transport crew aboard. The rescue is a success although it was necessary to cripple one of three Tholian patrol cor- vettes. The Klingons also introduce dreadnoughts, as well as chaff for fighters. Early this year, the U.S.S. "Yamamoto" (NCC-1952) strike carrier (CVS) is completed (a new construction with smaller bays restricted to F-18 fighters) and sent to the Klingon border. Problems will eventually force her to pull back to the Home Fleet and be replaced by the soon to be completed strike carrier U.S.S. "Nelson" (NCC-1953). The "Yamamoto" will train fighter squadrons for other carriers. The Frax war cruiser, war destroyer minehunter, submarine war cruiser, and submarine light cruiser, and "Demon-1" fighter enter service in the Kaltic Free States. The First General War begins when war erupts on the Lyran-Kzinti border: Lyran and Kzinti ships coincidentally arrive at the same location at the same time to conduct memorial ceremonies for those who gave their lives in the Four Powers War. The Klingons believe that it would be better to destroy the weaker Hydrans first and offer the Lyrans various items of new technology (pods, the Ubitron Interface Module and DERFACS fire control systems for disruptors) as an inducement to the Lyrans to accept their war plan. The Lyran emperor decides to accept the Klingon plan to attack the Hydrans, despite the strong objections of several of the dukes and counts, when a battle between a Lyran and Kzinti cruiser leaves the emperor's son dead and the emperor enraged. The emperor, combining his rage with the political power of the "anti-Kzinti faction," finally decides on the northern strategy. This is first known as the Fifth Lyran-Kzinti War, but rapidly escalates. Within the next two decades, almost all races will become involved in this very destructive war which will cover most of the known regions of the galaxy. While the Frax declare neutrality during the General War, they will allow free passage of Klingon vessels, and provisioning of same within Kaltic Free States territory. The ISC command cruiser, star cruiser, destroyer leader, minesweeper, and Battle pod enter service. The Klingons attempt to establish a foothold in Federation territory at Airsis IV this year but Star Fleet forces the Klingons to withdraw. Not a member of the U.F.P., Airsis IV is well inside the boundaries of the Federation although near the Klingon border. The Contact Branch determined that it was not yet ready to learn of the existence of the Federation. The destroyer U.S.S. "Shaitan" (NCC-519) arrived to determine why contact had been lost with the cultural survey teams monitoring the planet's progress. As the "Shaitan" entered orbit, it was surprised by a squadron of Klingon Z-1 fighters and a ring of defense satellites. After sustaining some slight damage, the "Shaitan" gathered as much data as possible and then disen- gaged, leaving most of the Airsisian defense systems in shambles. After the incident, U.F.P. agents learn that the Klingons had contacted the leadership of one of the countries of the planet and sold them advanced technology, using Orion middlemen, to enable them to conquer the planet. Among the technological devices was advanced triangulation equipment which had enabled the new planetary overlords to locate the cultural survey teams' transmitters and silence them. The Klingon goal was to create a Klingon-allied planet within Federation borders. The Airsisians decide that the Klingon Empire had lied to them about how effective their new toys would be, but felt that they had gone too far to do anything but stick with the Klingons. Two months later the U.F.P. will return to re- solve the situation, and when the Klingons eventually do invade the U.F.P. they will find no support on Airsis IV. Gremlins capture the Federation survey cruiser U.S.S. "Cousteau" (NCC-1806), and it is recovered by police ships. The command cruiser "Excalibur," Klingon D7 command cruiser "Darkslayer," Tholian heavy cruiser "Arrrakk," and the Orion raider "Gossamer Phoenix" defeat an extra-galactic juggernaut. The "Darkslayer" is destroyed, but Korath is given the new "Direslayer" and a Federation commendation. However, Korath swears revenge against Commodore Grey for calling him a coward during the battle. This year sees the Federation deploying gatling phasers on the first carrier escorts. The Federation escort frigate, Romulan border escort frigate, drone frigate, A-6 "Intruder" assault fighter (carrying 2 dogfight drones, and 4 standard drones for killing ships), destroyer escort, and strike carrier enter service. The "Nimitz" (NCC-1951), "Raedar" (NCC-1955), and "Farragut" (NCC-1702) will be the first of these strike carriers (CCVs), converted from various existing Star Fleet heavy or command cruisers. Chaff packs are made available. Fighter electronic warfare and ground attack pods are also available, and large mine-laying freighters are available to all races. All disruptor-using races begin deploying DERFACS on their ships. The Hydrans develop and begin deploying a system to 'hold' fusion beams, and deploy "Traveler" and "Horseman" war cruisers. Lyran "Foremost"/"Homeworld" ships have ESG capacitors installed, and begin phaser and power pack refits. The Lyran carrier tug and Klingon Hangar pod begin service alongside the "Lion" class dreadnought, "Wildcat" class battlecruiser, minesweeper and Klingon Z-2 fighters. The Z-2 carries two Type 1 drones and a forward point defense phaser. The LDR receive a monitor. A dreadnought enters service in their fleet, as well as a war cruiser scout and military police minesweeper, commando war destroyer, and military police commando corvette. The Orion battle raider, double raider, and medium raider begin pirate operations. The Jindarian light carrier enters service as does the Hydran minesweeper. The Tholian minesweeper is sighted in operation. The Gorns develop the plasma shotgun (a system which creates more than one plasma torpedo, of a weaker variety, within one magnetic bottle launch tube), and their own minesweeper enters service. The Klingons develop the single- submunition "Stingray" drone. While not a major tactical innovation, the Kzinti are able to adapt the technology to multi-warhead drones by around 2280. The Kzinti launch their own fast carrier resupply ship (FCR) and refitted police flagship (FLG+). The Gorns launch their fast battle- cruiser (BF). The Klingons' D5 war cruiser, D6M "Mauler" cruiser, and F5M "Mauler" frigate enter service. The Interstellar Concordium forces begin deployment of the first PPD (Plasmatic Pulsar Device) armed ships. The Romulan "SparrowHawk" light modular cruiser, and "Skyhawk" modular destroyer, enter service do the: SPA light cruiser, SPB carrier, SPC "Owl" scout, SPD minesweeper, SPF "Mauler," SPG troop transport, and SPH cargo transport; SKA destroyer, SKB light carrier, SKD minesweeper, SKE escort, SKF scout, SKG troop transport, and SKH cargo transport. The SKP "Skyhawk" cargo pack enters service, as well as the KRM Klingon-designed "Mauler" cruiser, and K4R Klingon-designed battle escort. These modular cruisers and destroyers are able to be refitted at starbases to serve different duties. The Kzinti escort frigate, streak attack shuttle (SAS: carrying two Type 6 drones and a forward point defense phaser), survey carrier, and minesweeper enter service. The Argonian "Typhoon" class heavy command cruiser enters service. Ghost uses captured shield parasites to develop a new weapon: the Parasite Torpedo [SFB]. The "Pleiades" (NCC-430) class survey cruiser is authorized for construc- tion, designed to explore and study stellar anomalies with her extensive laboratories. Some 31 ships (NCC-430-NCC-460) will be built out of an initially proposed 63, each possessing warp 9 speed, 275 crew, and an ordnance of 2 torpedo tubes and 12 phaser emplacements [JRM2]. Around this time, Kov becomes Verjyl Gard's go-between to the Trill Symbiosis Commission [GN 38]. 10 March The U.S.S. "Opportune" (NCC-1946) "Knox" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 28 March The U.S.S. "Ichkeul" (NCC-2201) "Ariel" class shuttlecarrier is commis- sioned [HCE]. 02 April The U.S.S. "Le Malin" (NCC-1947) "Knox" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 03 April The U.S.S. "Betelgeuse" (NCC-1822) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. stardates 7823.6-7835.8 The Akkalla-Chorym Alliance is formed. Lt. Commander Pavel Chekov is promoted to Commander rank and is assigned as first officer to the U.S.S. "Reliant" (NCC-1864) heavy frigate [TOS #33]. The "Enterprise" returns from her final 5-year mission and is deployed as the flagship of the Terran Defense Group, Fleet Subquadrant 0, under the command of Commodore Gregory Westlake [FRS]. During this time, Sulu is introduced to his daughter, Demora Ling, after Ling Sui dies from Sakuro's Disease. He turns down the position of First Officer of the "Bozeman" (NCC-1841) under Captain Bateson in order to take care of Demora, and takes a teaching position at Star Fleet Academy in San Franciso on Earth. Admiral James Kirk also becomes an instructor at the Academy [TOS #76, FRS]. Lt. Commander Dorthan, tactical officer and one of the first Bolians to graduate from the Academy, ends his assignment aboard the "Bozeman" (NCC- 1841) [TOS #97]. Star Fleet has word that a Klingon fleet is mustering in the Fries- Posnikoff Sector and Admiral Kirk temporarily takes the "Enterprise" out of the Academy training program. The "Enterprise" rendezvous with the U.S.S. "Bozeman" (NCC-1841) "Soyuz" class starship (operating as a border cutter) commanded by Captain Morgan "Bulldog" Bateson. Kozara, commanding the Klingon ship "SoSoy tuj," plots to obliterate Starbase 12 and gives chase to the lone ship "Bozeman" through the Typhon Expanse. The "Bozeman" becomes entrapped in a temporal distortion but not before launching a comm buoy recovered by the "Enterprise" which chases Kozara out of U.F.P. space. The Klingon plot is exposed and condemned as cowardly espionage rather than noble challenge, which embarrasses the entire Klingon Empire and shakes the High Council to its bones. There will be several turnovers of power and several families will fall out of influence including Kazara's. In U.F.P. space on Rhodes Colony's Starbase 12, the main spaceway is named Bateson Boulevard after months of investigation fail to locate the "Bozeman." The ship will emerge in 2368 and be recovered by the U.S.S. "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-D) [TNG 218, GN 29]. With the disappearance of the "Bozeman," the M'Yengh Yards quickly add on what will be the most unique feature of the "Renown" class: extended torpedo launchers in the bow. It will give the "Renown" class a distinct advantage over similar designs in each of its configurations [Inet7]. stardate 8003.25 The "Enterprise" is drydocked for damage evaluation and refitting, fol- lowing her last deep-space mission, and undergoes a refit which will last anywhere from six months to a year. Presumably this is when the "Enterprise" does not meet the performance requirements of Star Fleet Directive MXX-487113: 'Operational Parameters And Damage Survival Recom- mendations For Federation Vessels On Active Duty Status.' (Note that at this time an estimated 400 U.F.P. spacecraft do not meet Directive MXX- 487113.) During this refit, the "Enterprise's" bridge is upgraded exten- sively. The Science Station is moved from between the turbolift stations and fitted with 16 organic memory packs to store data from the library computer. Turbolift Stations are fitted with Halon 1301 fire exting- uishers and wall-mounted personnel monitors (to replace the earlier per- scan individual belt monitors worn on the old uniforms), in addition to receiving turbolift logo stickers. The Internal Security Station is moved over three stations and equipped with a written personnel log and the addition of 8 manual override module ports. The Artificial Gravity Control Station has a gravity flux monitor and warning alarms added. The Environmental Control Station is relocated next to the Weapons Station. The Damage & Repair Station is refitted with a smaller console, plug-in ports, and the addition of diagnosis modules and 8 manual override modules. The Communications Station is fitted with frequency calibration panels. The Engineering Station has a computer monitor redesign and is moved over three positions. The Weapons Station is equipped with a manual photon torpedo fire trigger, a redesigned shield status display, and features the addition of a kick-out panel providing access to the circuit access corridor. The Systems Status panel to the left of the main viewer is fitted with 6 backup power packs and the system status grid is re- designed with 8 color-coded warning strobes. The Command Con and other chairs might also be refitted or replaced at this time [EBLP, ST-TMP/ ST II]. May The U.S.S. "Konkordium" (NCC-2106) "Federation" class dreadnought is dry- docked for upgrade to "Federation (II)" specs [FRS]. The "Griffin" (NCC-F4100) class supply tender is authorized for construc- tion. Used primarily for the shipment of starship maintenance related cargo and parts, the "Griffin" class will be used in the private and com- mercial sectors. The 82 ships comprising this class (NCC-F4100-NCC-F4181) will carry 112 as a standard ship's complement, possess warp 7 capacity (SC35/1-45F self-contained nacelles), and 6 phaser emplacements [JRM3]. Also authorized for construction is the "Todega" class (NCC-S300) tug. This class of 4-nacelle class 2 vessels will total 82 (NCC-S300-NCC-S381), each with warp 8 capacity, a standard complement of 111, and 4 phasers [JRM3]. Star Fleet issues a design brief for a fighter-type to replace the aging "Lancer" class heavy fighter. Improvements in Klingon and Romulan cloaking technology have rendered the "Lancer" obsolete as part of Star Fleet's scouting element. The new design will have uprated sensors and a skilled operator to help detected cloaked aggressors [Inet5]. In the Janus Gate timeline, the Gorn capture Chekov during the evacuation of Starbase 6. The Gorn rip out his eye but he tells them nothing. Sulu returns for Chekov (and is probably also briefly captured) [JG #2]. 30 May The U.S.S. "Pico" (NCC-1954) "Knox" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia, Earth [SotF]. 01 June The U.S.S. "Bellatrix" (NCC-1832) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Ishikawajima Harima Cosmic Industries, Yokohama, Earth [SotF, HCE]. 02 June The "Ascension" (NCC-2520) dreadnought is commissioned. Essentially a mini-"Federation (II)" class dreadnought, ten ships of this class will be constructed (NCC-2520-NCC-2529). With warp 15 capability, a crew of 485, and--like the "Federation"--three LN-64 propulsion units. A built-up version of the "Belknap" class. Long-range coupled with truly high speed capabilities make the "Ascension" and her sisters ideal for investigating trouble spots throughout the U.F.P. Treaty Zone--as they happen, and especially for emergency rescue operations. For these reasons, they are stationed in a disperse pattern throughout the U.F.P., with at least one based at every major starbase [FRS, LOR, SsD, DDS, SFD]. At age 16, Tuvok falls in love with a visiting Terellian girl named Jara. This is another emotional crisis in his life and will drive Tuvok to seek the tutelage of a Vulcan Master [TLE #1]. 17 June The U.S.S. "Barry" (NCC-4827) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is com- missioned [RGP]. The Klingons commission the D-28 "Mortas D'Gav" ("Deathbird") class cruiser. Conceived as a bridge between the D-7 and the Bird of Prey (essentially a D-7 with upward sweeping engine pylons), the D-28 will prove to be a formidable opponent whenever encountered. The combination of a cloaking device and 2 forward firing torpedo tubes is devastating. This class carries a complement of 197 and have warp 11 capacity [Inet7]. Lorris is born within the Romulan Star Empire [GN 13]. During this year, Chu'Lak is born [DSN 563]. 03 July The U.S.S. "Rishiri" (NCC-2507) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [SotF, SsD]. Roughly around this time on the far side of the Energy Barrier, relations between the Magnians and the Caddis improve [GN 39]. 10 July The U.S.S. "Bourassa" (NCC-4828) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is commissioned. She will be destroyed within the next decade [RGP]. 25 July The U.S.S. "Manna" (NCC-2202) "Ariel" class shuttlecarrier is launched [HCE]. 29 July The U.S.S. "Sovereign" (NCC-2505) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is com- missioned [SotF, SsD, FRS]. 02 August The U.S.S. "Antares" (NCC-1820) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. Federation-style orbital skydiving suits cease using induction-plasma shielding [GN 48]. 10 August The U.S.S. "Decatur" (NCC-2500) is reclassified as a training vessel [SotF]. 13 August The U.S.S. "Ishtar" (NCC-4829) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is com- missioned [RGP]. August [Y 168] The Lyrans launch their assault and quickly destroy the Kzinti border bases. The Kzinti starbase in that sector is saved (temporarily) due to the timely arrival of elements of the duke's Fleet (from the Klingon border) [SFB]. Delta Sigma IV is jointly colonized by the Bader and Dorset, despite their differences and a steady drop in longevity. They will declare their independence from their homeworlds and join the U.F.P. A century later, it will be learned that a naturally-occurring gas in the atmosphere is not only responsible for their shortened life-spans but also for drugging the colonists [TNG #72, TNG #73]. 01 September The U.S.S. "Helios" (NCC-1825) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [SotF, HCE]. 05 September The U.S.S. "Betelgeuse" (NCC-1822) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is com- missioned [SotF, HCE]. 06 September The U.S.S. "Opportune" (NCC-1946) "Knox" class frigate is commissioned. She will verify the existence of the "K'teremny" class D-9 destroyer "Raatid" ("Anger," KL 63606) on stardate 8186.47 [SotF, FRS]. 09 September The U.S.S. "Sivrihisar" (NCC-1947) "Knox" class frigate is launched [SotF]. Pardek becomes a senator in the Romulan Empire. He will be considered a 'man of the people,' and sponsor many reforms [TNG 208]. Most surface plant and animal life is wiped out on the planet Selva by a tsunami [TNG #23]. 15 October The U.S.S. "Fahrion" (NCC-2510) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [SotF, SsD]. 16 October The U.S.S. "Atrevida" (NCC-1957) "Knox" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia, Earth [SotF]. The "Growler" class escort frigate is retired from service [Inet5]. 01 November The U.S.S. "Le Malin" (NCC-1948) "Knox" class frigate is commissioned [SotF, FRS]. 02 November The U.S.S. "Smith" (NCC-4830) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is com- missioned [RGP]. 21 November The U.S.S. "Leander" (NCC-2521) "Ascension" class dreadnought is com- missioned. On stardate 8114.06, she will verify the existence of the Klingon "K't'inga" class D-8 warship "Ehhak" ("Venomous," KL 88685) [FRS]. 29 November The U.S.S. "Ubermensch" (NCC-4831) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is commissioned [RGP]. December [Y 168] Fleet elements are moved back to their own bases when the Kzinti intel- ligence agency WHISKERS finds signs of Klingon mobilization. The Kzinti attempt to disrupt the Klingon war preparations with a series of fighter raids, but are not successful in stopping it [SFB]. The U.S.S. "Corporation" (NCC-2104) "Federation (II)" class dreadnought is relaunched [FRS]. 24 December The U.S.S. "Kelley" (NCC-4832) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is com- missioned [RGP]. 2279, 06 January The U.S.S. "Kaya" (NCC-1952) "Knox" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 10 January The U.S.S. "H'Karro" (NCC-4833) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is com- missioned [RGP]. 12 January The U.S.S. "Antares" (NCC-1820) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is com- missioned. The U.S.S. "Ability" (NCC-1953) "Knox" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Louisiana, Earth [SotF, HCE]. The I.K.V. "K'teremny" ("Great Slayer of Enemies," KL 44104) Klingon destroyer is commissioned [FRS, SsD]. [Y 169] An accident of astrogeography results in the Federation and Klingons both having bases in the Tyson star system--various disturbances result in- cluding one of the strangest "carrier duels" in history. The U.S.S. "Nelson" (NCC-1953) strike carrier is completed and rushed to the Klingon front. The "Nelson" (CVB) is a new construction designed with larger shuttlebays, which will accommodate F-15s next year. The U.F.P. tries to capture the pirate vessel "Berol Turquoise," but the pirate cruiser "Hammerfield" intervenes. The Orion heavy cruiser begins pirate operations and the WYN Orion battle raider begins service. The Klingons join the Lyrans and declare war on the Kzinti. The Klingon assault quickly smashed the border bases and drove the Kzinti back to their capitol. Korath, the "Direslayer," and the Tholian Border Squadron are deployed to the Kzinti front--where Korath will eventually become an Admiral. The Hydrans will attack both the Klingons and the Lyrans. William Gerard serves as an "observer" with the Kzinti fleet. The Tholian "Black Widow" carrier enters full production as the Tholians gear up to defend the Holdfast against further Klingon aggression. The "Cutlass Episode" occurs. The Kumerian's Klingon D6 "Destruction" raids Sherman's planet, escalating tensions between the Klingon Empire and the U.F.P., on a mission to destroy a battalion of fighters and ground troops (originally posted there for local defense against "pirates and renegades"). Kumerian, leading the ground assault himself, destroys the battalion (although many troops simply discard their weapons and flee) and 5 of the 6 F-4 "Phantom" fighters, humiliating the Federation. The improved heavy cruiser U.S.S. "Hornet" (NCC-1714) was distracted by a Klingon frigate and out of position to assist. Kumerian earns a reputation as a tough commander. The Federation experiments with fighters on the carrier U.S.S. "Discovery." A warp-powered version of the Romulan "Warhawk" enters service. ISC forces defeat a Romulan squadron on an exploratory mission crossing the unmarked border of Trusteeship Territory and make initial contact with the Gorns. The Gorn G-8 "Lizard" local defense fighter (a modified Federation F-8 "Crusader" carrying two Plasma D torpedo racks in place of drone racks), and battle destroyer enter service. The Romulan "Snipe" B battle frigate enters service. The Jindarian escort carrier, escort frigate, destroyer escort, medium carrier, strike carrier, heavy battle carrier, and heavy carrier enter service. The Kzinti space control ship enters service. The Klingons begin construction of the B-10 battleship "Invincible." The WYN Orion double raider enters service, as does the Orion improved light raider. Shortly after the ISC incursion into Romulan territory, the Romulans send a long-range automated probe into ISC territory to gain information. Later in the year, the Klingons attack a Federation tug in the Neutral Zone, and send a huge asteroid toward a Federation colony the next year. Although U.F.P. clashes with the Gorn and Kzinti have ceased (due to increased pirate operations, particulary in the sparsely populated survey area), there are several Federation clashes with the Romulans and Tholians. A minor skirmish between Gorns and Romulans is the first combat action of two captains who will become prominent during the General War: Romulan Commander Tiercellus and Gorn Captain S'Treleg [SFB]. The U.S.S. "Menahga" (NCC-3100) heavy destroyer is constructed. Found to be flawed, the go ahead for the class' production will be given with the provision that solutions to the inherent faults could be incorporated into future craft and retrofitted into existing vessels. The development of a subtly improved battlecruiser design will lead to the 7 unbuilt "Menahga" class ships forming the "Mitannic" class. Both classes will be deployed at the most distant and vulnerable starbases and outposts as short duration spacecraft. The U.S.S. "Hastings" (NCC-3104) will be specially refitted and be awarded its own class in another decade, the sole ship of its type. The "S'Harien" (NCC-3107) class battlecruiser will represent the eventual improved "Menahga" configuration [FRS, SsD, MDS, GEC V2N1, SfP]. 26 January The U.S.S. "Tikarmpo" (NCC-4834) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is commissioned [RGP]. 07 February The U.S.S. "Swift" (NCC-1958) "Knox" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia, Earth [SotF]. Winona Kirk's home in Riverside, Iowa is destroyed when lightning strikes the 350-year-old farmhouse, burning it to the ground. Her grandson, Peter, home on vacation from Star Fleet Academy, carries her unconscious from the smoke to safety. She will never recover from the setback, mentally or physically [TOS #39]. Star Fleet RDT&E develops a fix for the Type 1/2B Phaser that will greatly reduce the incidence of failure. Star Fleet directs Atalskes to begin remanufacturing the Type 1/2B to incorporate this fix. Star Fleet also issues a new request for proposals for a phaser to supplement the Type 1/2B while this remanufacture is underway. Sestra sees this as an opportunity and submits a proposal for a design reminiscent of the original Type 1/2 [GEC V6N5]. 19 February The U.S.S. "Sivrihisar" (NCC-1947) "Knox" class frigate is commissioned [SotF, FRS]. 26 February The U.S.S. "Springeren" (NCC-1950) "Knox" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 06 March The U.S.S. "Estocin" (NCC-2511) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [SotF, SsD]. 15 March The U.S.S. "Manna" (NCC-2202) "Ariel" class shuttlecarrier is commis- sioned [HCE]. Mark Jameson is born [TNG 112]. 29 March The U.S.S. "Kanner" (NCC-4835) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is com- missioned. She will be decommissioned within the next decade [RGP]. 02 April The "Perth" (NCC-8766) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. The two "Dargan" class ships U.S.S. "Pouinton" (NCC-1917) and U.S.S. "Elmore" (NCC-1921) are refitted with container attachment sleds this year to increase their versatility. The sleds are attached to the primary hull just below the point where the secondary hull is mated into the primary hull yet forward of the separation plane [GEC V9N5]. The U.S.S. "Callisto" (NX-2250) class light cruiser is commissioned. Carrying a ship's complement of 240 and yielding warp 7.2 capacity, the "Callisto" class will prove to be a poor relation to the "Miranda" class (as both were co-developed) though reportedly 44 vessels will comprise this class. Ordnance consists of 4 phaser arrays and 2 photon torpedo launchers [Inet12]. 04 May The U.S.S. "Leggett" (NCC-4836) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is com- missioned [RGP]. stardates 8083.6-8097.4 'Strangers from the Sky,' by Garamet Jen-Saunor, is published. The resultant publication triggers off deeply buried memories in the minds of Admiral Kirk and Captain Spock. In the 24th Century, Commander Riker will replicate a copy of the novel for Captain Picard as a birthday present [GN 2, TNG #70]. Spock tours the Manhattan Museum of Art [TNG #53]. A treaty is drawn up between the Paqu and Navot clans on Bajor [DSN 414]. The U.S.S. "Tori" (NCC-1725) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is assigned to TacFleet [SotF]. 02 June The U.S.S. "Adjuvant" (NCC-2203) "Ariel" class shuttlecarrier is launched [HCE]. 06 June The U.S.S. "Felkl" (NCC-4837) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is com- missioned [RGP]. Winona Kirk, the mother of James Kirk, dies of pneumonia. Admiral Kirk places her cremated remains in a wall crypt within a chapel in Riverside, Iowa [TOS #39]. 12 June The U.S.S. "Springeren" (NCC-1950) "Knox" class frigate is commissioned and the U.S.S. "Pico" (NCC-1954) "Knox" class frigate is launched [SotF, FRS]. 15 June The U.S.S. "Kaya" (NCC-1952) "Knox" class frigate is commissioned [SotF, FRS]. The "Essex" (NCC-1727) has her 3CM chemical combustion system uprated with Dennison/Westinghouse "superfiring" CQM supplemental units, providing response and performance similar to "Trentis" and other current reaction control systems [SotF]. 30 June The U.S.S. "Bellatrix" (NCC-1832) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. Several research missions underway in previously unexplored regions of the galaxy discover intelligent civilizations on non-class M worlds. Requiring these ships to rely more extensively on shuttlecraft to venture into worlds of great depths or hostile environmental conditions, Star Fleet becomes aware of the need to introduce new, long range multipurpose vessels capable of carrying and maintaining a larger complement of craft than a cruiser or frigate, though less than a supercarrier. A common ground is created between the military staff and council as a new vessel with a mission profile similar to and complementing the heavy cruiser is formulated. The new class would be assigned missions primarily involving non-class M planets, which would free up heavy cruisers for their similar and more traditional missions to Class M planets. This quickly evolves into the heavy carrier concept [FSC]. Meanwhile, the "Santee" (NCC-1925) class escort carriers are again refit- ted, notably with the Spacecraft Control System (SCS) sensor and communi- cations suite, allowing ships to monitor the flight paths of all embarked craft and establish computer links with them. It is the forerunner of the Flight Tasking And Control (FTAC) integrated suite used on newer carriers [FSC]. 14 July The U.S.S. "Rishiri" (NCC-2507) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is launched. The U.S.S. "Anderson" (NCC-4838) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is commissioned [SotF, SsD, RGP]. The first year of an 8 year run at the Star Fleet Academy for the Command School not having an expulsion or a court-martial begins. The record will remain clean until the Vanguard incident in 2288 [GN 27]. 13 August The U.S.S. "Miramichi" (NCC-1963) "Knox" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia, Earth [SotF]. 15 August The U.S.S. "Tai Shan" (NCC-2524) "Ascension" class dreadnought is com- missioned [FRS]. 29 August The U.S.S. "Bochneck" (NCC-4839) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is commissioned [RGP]. The "Cyane" class heavy frigates are proposed as an added construction group to the existing "Avenger" class heavy frigates. The Military Staff Committee will drop these plans later in the year, citing the relatively peaceful years since 2273 as the primary reason. Subsequently, 8 "Avenger" class ships will be refitted for exploratory duty [SotF]. The "Daran" class fast frigate U.S.S. "Ser'rath" (NCC-3205) is destroyed in a border skirmish after confronting a renegade Klingon warship. Support vessels, including the heavy frigate "Sarpeidon" (NCC-1874), are too distant to provide assistance in time. Forty-seven of the 345 crew escape in shuttlecraft and lifeboats [GEC V7N3, SotF]. The Theoretical Propulsion Dynamics Labs send a functional test transwarp core for fitting and alignment in the bare chassis of the "Excelsior" Project. The chassis latching system passes Review 1 [Inet11]. The number of premature star deaths begins to skyrocket. Statistically there are ten times as many star deaths in the galaxy than there should be [TOS #39]. The last "Ambrose" class frigate is decommissioned [Inet4]. October [Y 169] A Coalition assault is made on the Kzinti capital, leaving it devastated but uncaptured. The Hydrans attack the Lyran border with their Home and Second Fleets. The limited operation was intended to recover disputed territory and to show good faith toward the Kzinti (under their mutual defense pact). Their attack is a carefully planned "time on target" strike, with selected Lyran ships targeted for quick destruction. One Hydran force attempts to slip through LDR space to outflank the Lyran defenses, but the LDR forces the Hydrans back to the border. This incident, the first combat action of the Hydran assault, gives the Lyrans enough advanced warning to avoid the disaster that could have resulted. The Lyrans dispatch the "Majestic" ("Dragoon" class), "Concept" ("Lancer" class), "Valiant" ("Hunter" class), and "Vainglory" ("Hunter" class) through LDR space. The LDR light carrier, and military police escort enter service. The Hydran "Paladin" dreadnought, "Traveller" war cruiser, "Uhlan" carrier, escort "Lancer" destroyer, and escort "Hunter" frigate enter service. The Hydrans make a strategic mistake, however, in sending their Expeditionary Fleet into Klingon territory in a somewhat curious effort to reach the U.F.P. This involves the Klingons (who would just as soon have concentrated on capturing the Kzinti capital) in the war against the Hydrans and diverts power away from the Lyrans. Had the Hydrans sent the Expeditionary Fleet against the Lyrans instead, they very likely would have conquered most of the enemy's blood duchy while the Klingons simply guarded their own border and watched. (At least until the Kzinti capital fell, at which point the Klingons would doubtless have helped the Lyrans recover their own territory in exchange for a share of Hydran space.) The Expeditionary Fleet is destroyed before it reaches Federation space, and the Klingons turn their attention toward the Hydrans. Strategically, the Hydran error may have unwittingly saved the Kzinti capital, and the div- ersion of Coalition resources to attack the Hydrans may have been one of the first of many small decisions that would ultimately cost the Coalition their long-sought victory. These events are known as The Two-Front War. Ghost leaves his friends, the Tufor, in the "Ghost Lord," a pirate ship's equivalent to most dreadnoughts. The Argonians launch the "Hurricane" class battlecruiser. The Federation medium carrier on an old light cruiser hull (CLV) is launched. The Klingon FD7K refitted fast battle- cruiser, Klingon Internal Security Forces police flagship G4B, and starbase equipped with stasis field generators (SBA) are all in service. The Hydran fast carrier resupply ship (FCR) is also launched. Also operational at this time is the Jindarian "Meteor-1" fighter, carrying two prospecting charges, a large forward rail gun, and a forward point defense phaser [SFB]. 28 October The U.S.S. "Bellatrix" (NCC-1832) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is com- missioned [SotF, HCE]. 01 November The U.S.S. "Atrevida" (NCC-1957) "Knox" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 05 November The U.S.S. "Fahrion" (NCC-2510) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is launched [SotF, SsD]. 14 November The U.S.S. "Louis Wu" (NCC-4840) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is commissioned [RGP]. 18 November The U.S.S. "Pico" (NCC-1954) "Knox" class frigate is commissioned [SotF, FRS]. 30 November The U.S.S. "Helios" (NCC-1825) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is launched [SotF, HCE]. 10 December The U.S.S. "Diligence" (NCC-1956) "Knox" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Louisiana, Earth [SotF]. 17 December The U.S.S. "Matsurra" (NCC-2512) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [SotF, SsD]. December Commander Calo Ambergris' article "We Need More Cruisers" appears in 'Starship Design' [SsD]. Achernar goes nova, destroying the U.S.S. "Constellation" commanded by Captain Ikeya. Alpha Centauri B expands into an orange giant. Many other stars are also showing signs of entering nova phases due to a time accel- eration phenomena. Admiral Kirk is once again given temporary command of the "Enterprise" on a mission to Gateway (Sector 90.4), in order to halt the phenomena. Spock is reunited with his son, Zar [TOS #39]. The Parten Achievement Award for 2279 is presented to the 124th Tactical Combat Squadron of Station Rotterdam, Bentocha, Starbase 27. It is presented by TacFleet for the outstanding squadron assigned to a primary mission of territorial and/or sectorial defense [SsD]. Conner McCoy, the grandson of Leonard McCoy, is born. Clayton Treadway decides to go into the diplomatic corps. Jocelyn McCoy will eventually go with him to Yarnos VII, show her diplomatic worth, and join the corps [GN 14]. 2280, 02 January The U.S.S. "Minsk" (NCC-2525) "Ascension" class dreadnought is com- missioned. On stardate 8268.43 she will verify the existence of the D-9 Klingon "K'teremny" class destroyer "Sakar" ("Good Hunting," KL 81949) [FRS]. After a brief overhaul, the U.S.S. "Avenger" (NCC-1860) heavy frigate embarks on its 7th 4-year mission [ACDP]. 08 January The U.S.S. "Ralph" (NCC-4841) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is com- missioned. She will be destroyed within the next decade [RGP]. The "Lexington" (NCC-1703) and "Excalibur" (NCC-1705) return from deep space missions outside U.F.P. territory [SotF]. S. Sauter's article "Shuttlecarriers: Do We Really Need Them?" appears in 'Starship Design' [SsD]. The U.S.S. "Chapman" (NX-2903) class hospital ship is commissioned. Named after E. Nellis Chapman, the famous 22nd Century geneticist, the "Chapman" class carries a complement of 230 though possesses only warp 6 capacity. The class will total 81 vessels, carrying 4 phaser arrays and 2 photon torpedo launchers armament [Inet12]. 22 January The U.S.S. "Ability" (NCC-1953) "Knox" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 24 January Eight additional strike cruisers of the "Decatur" class are authorized for construction [SotF]. 25 January The U.S.S. "Utsira" (NCC-1964) "Knox" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia, Earth [SotF]. The T-25 "Tagor Vastam" ("Deathwing") class attack destroyer is launched, commissioned, and placed into mass production in the Romulan Star Empire. Designed for simplicity and rapid construction with the ability for easy refit, the Type 1 T-25 will see action on both the Klingon and Federation borders. Warp 8.6 capacity and a complement of 166, this class will be produced in the hundreds [Inet7]. February [Y 170] A second Coalition assault on the Kzinti capital leaves it devastated but uncaptured [SFB]. The U.S.S. "Konkordium" (NCC-2106) "Federation (II)" class dreadnought is relaunched [FRS]. Earth's orbital Spacedock facility is completed [Inet1]. 23 February The U.S.S. "Montgomery" (NCC-4842) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is commissioned [RGP]. 27 February The U.S.S. "Estocin" (NCC-2511) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is launched [SotF]. 04 March The U.S.S. "Helios" (NCC-1825) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is com- missioned [SotF, HCE]. 06 March The U.S.S. "Rishiri" (NCC-2507) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is com- missioned [SotF, FRS]. 11 March The U.S.S. "Atrevida" (NCC-1957) "Knox" class frigate is commissioned Cosmadyne is awarded the contract to produce two of the newly authorized "Decatur" class ships [SotF, FRS]. 19 March The U.S.S. "Swift" (NCC-1958) "Knox" class frigate is launched [SotF]. Robert Fox ceases to be the ambassador to the Court of Kahless [Inet3]. March Volume XXXIV of 'Starship Design' is published, detailing Star Fleet's shipbuilding schedule and the new "K'teremny" Klingon destroyer [SsD]. 30 March The U.S.S. "Adjuvant" (NCC-2203) "Ariel" class shuttlecarrier is com- missioned [HCE]. 04 April Star Fleet Division is contracted to build the remaining 6 vessels com- prising the "Decatur" class [SotF]. 05 April The U.S.S. "Shahtomata" (NCC-4843) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is commissioned. She will be decommissioned within the next decade [RGP]. April Temerand Duplicat funds an internal company design program quietly dubbed IPP-1 (Internal Perimeter Program 1). The company's Martian facility begins conducting independent research and development in an effort to produce several PA designs that would be acceptable to Star Fleet should the perimeter action program be reactivated [SotF2]. 01 May The U.S.S. "F. Josephs" (NCC-4844) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is commissioned [RGP]. [Y 170] Months after launch, the Romulan ISC probe returns, damaged by unknown forces. Due to its damaged navigation computer, it runs out of fuel in a nebula (of the Argonians) on the fringes of ISC space between the Romulan Empire and the Gorn Confederation. The Romulans send their nearest ship to recover the probe, but Gorn Intelligence (also interested in infor- mation on this new and unknown power, and perhaps forewarned by Argonians) intercepts the messages and sends their nearest ship to recover the probe first. The Romulan ship, the "Skyhawk" destroyer "Battleaxe," uses its superior turning ability and weapons arcs, and succeeds in forcing the Gorn battle destroyer "Kalessin" to disengage. Recovering the probe, the Romulans flee Argonian territory before the Argonian reserves can react. This success results in the promotion of Tribune Tiercellus to command of the "SparrowHawk" class "Avenger." Lt. Commander S'Treleg is not crit- icized as he had fought a more maneuverable vessel to a near standstill, and he had reason to believe (incorrectly as it turned out) that the probe would never be recovered. He eventually will rise to the rank of Admiral. While patrolling a quiet area of the Kzinti-Federation frontier, the light carrier KHS "Typhoon" stumbles upon an Andromedan "Intruder" surveying an asteroid field. Knowing that a single cruiser is no match for his ship, and desiring to learn more about this unknown race, the Kzinti captain of the "Typhoon" orders the squadron to investigate. With the light carrier "Typhoon" is the escort frigate EF214, the destroyer "Gargoyle," the light cruiser "Phantasm," and the 73rd AAS fighter squadron Storm Winds. The "Intruder" carries one "Courier" and three "Vipers" in its hangar bay. When the battle ends, the Kzinti lose all of their fighters and has sus- tained heavy damage to all ships, the EF214 having been destroyed. By massing their fire and having a little good luck with drones slipping through the asteroids, the Kzinti succeed in destroying two "Vipers." The Kzinti commander disengaged rather than risked the total destruction of his force. The Kzinti Science Council finds the scientific data the ships had managed to collect of considerable interest. The Kzinti escort carrier "Stardust" uses a captured Klingon shuttle from last year in an attempt to ambush the Klingon carrier tug "Berserker." The plan calls for ambushing and destroying a small Klingon convoy. The shuttle, prepared with a suicide bomb, is left with a distress beacon. The Klingons, arriving at the scene of the ambush accompanied by E3E escorts "Sukhoi" and "Taifun," can't detect any lifeforms or targeting data from the shuttle (it was simply left in space). They sight a Kzinti force moving in, the "Stardust" and escort frigate, which allows no time to board the shuttle. The Klingon captain decides to salvage the shuttle for a scatter pack by tractor beam. The Klingon shuttle explodes in the secondary bay of the CVT, causing a chain reaction among the Klingon Z-2 fighters. The Kzinti AAS fighters clean up the mess. The Klingon D6B "Destruction" mutinies and is interned at the Federation Starbase 16. It will be returned to the Klingons next year after a detailed Federation study. The Klingons are outraged that the Federation dismantled the Ubitron Interface Module. The Klingons want to declare war on the U.F.P. but are restrained by the Organians. Kumerian, captain of the "Destruction," is demoted in disgrace and sent to command the penal frigate "Insufferable." His son Kollos graduates from the Deep Space Academy, but is refused a naval com- mission. He transfers to the Security (Police) forces. The Kzinti Hanger pod enters service. The Romulan "Condor" dreadnought enters service. An Orion light carrier is first spotted in operation. The Lyran "Lion" dreadnought enters service. The Hydran "Paladin", "Dragoon", "Knight", and "Cuirassier" enter service. And the Frax war carrier, war cruiser escort, missile destroyer, and submarine missile cruiser enter service. The Klingons attack the Federation tug "Swift-Tuttle." Klingon police and military forces battle over a captured shipload of contraband. After the successful mutiny of the D6B "Destruction," the Klingon Marine Corps takes greater precautions in preventing mutinies and in dealing with them after the fact. Their most grueling training scenario becomes the hypothetical mutiny of the B10 battleship "Invincible." Having successfully mutinied, and on its way to the border, the remaining officers and crew are over- coming the security interlocks and reactivating the ship. While this is deemed an unlikely scenario, it is retained by the War College for several years as a reminder of the "worst case" and to impress into the minds of the non-Klingon Marines the futility of attempted mutiny. It will be up- dated several times as operational data on the B10 becomes available and as refits are installed. The usual outcome of this scenario is the recapture of the B10, although sometimes the losses incurred by the Klingon forces are excessive. The Klingons advance into Hydran territory with a tenuous supply line. The Hydrans convert the captured D7 "Anarchist" to the D7H. The Lyrans raid Hydran logistics bases. There were many Hydrans still living who remembered the pain of their earlier occupation and their determination not to allow the home world to undergo occupation again resulted in rigid "die in place" and "no retreat" oper- ations that made defeat inevitable. Holding their capital against the combined Klingon-Lyran assault was impossible, and trying to do so simply allowed the bulk of the Hydran fleet to be trapped and destroyed. The Hydrans lose about 20% of their fleet in the ill-fated Expedition, and another 60% in the vain defense of Hydra, leaving only a fraction of their former firepower to escape to the Old Colonies and build again. The Coalition, with no information on the Old Colonies elects not to launch a long and possibly endless pursuit into the unknown region. The Lyrans (with some Klingon support) attempted to build and maintain a chain of bases to guard against the eventual return of the Hydrans from the Old Colonies. Once the Hydrans established production facilities in the Old Colonies, they will launch a series of raids and strikes that will make the five-year "battle of the line" into one of the longest and most des- perate of the entire war. This line of bases will hold until their collapse in 2288 forcing the Lyrans' retreat to the original border in a bid to establish peace. Argonian command and heavy cruisers have all received the Strobe refit. The Second Argonian First Republic/Plasma Occupied Territory War begins: the Argonian First Republic suffers great losses to its territory over the next 12 years as increased piracy by the Corporation divides AFR forces between the war and anti-piracy duties. The front is pushed back nearly to the Homecloud Nebula. Most Far Side races begin limited fighter deployment through 2285. During this year, the Argonian "Blizzard" class destroyer escort, the Krebiz "Krill-S" slow fighter, Klingon D5G commando war cruiser, D5E war cruiser escort, and the E3 escort are in service. The Federation commando carrier, BTV battle tug carrier, Self-Defense pod, A-7 ground support fighter, new light cruiser, strike carrier+, frigate leader, and minehunter frigate enter service. In addition, the Federation police flagship refit (FLG+) is launched. The U.S.S. "Gorshkov" (NCC-1954) strike carrier is completed and sent to the Romulan front with F-4 fighters. The "Gorshkov" will return to Earth within a few months to be outfitted with F-4 fighters. The U.F.P. planned to use the "Gorshkov" and the "Nelson" as "battlecarriers" to lead the fleet carrier force until the heavy carriers (only in the building stages) were ready. The Jindarian's war destroyer is also in service. The Lyran "Sabre Tooth Tiger" "Mauler" cruiser enters service. The LDR war destroyer leader, and improved command cruiser are in service. The WYN auxiliary carrier is in service. The Andromedan Medium Cargo pod is in service. The Tholians' MNP monitor, TK5 destroyer, patrol escort, patrol corvette+, DDP photon armed destroyer, photon armed heavy cruiser, photon armed command cruiser, and photon armed "Tarantula" class dreadnought enter service. The Orion light carrier enters pirate service. The Kzinti strike carrier, light carrier+, escort carrier+, medium cruiser, medium escort cruiser, medium drone cruiser all enter service. The Romulan "SuperHawk" command cruiser (carrier), K7RB Klingon D7 Romulan battlecruiser design with a refit, KRB Klingon D6 battlecruiser Romulan refit, KRL Klingon D6 battlecruiser leader design are all in Romulan service. The ISC AF attrition fighter, and frigate leader enter service. The Hydran "Sting-2" fighter, "Sting-F" superiority fighter, "Sting-H" hellbore armed fighter, D7H "Anarchist" (captured Klingon battlecruiser), and "Ranger+" heavy cruiser, "Dragoon+" heavy cruiser, and "Cavalier" heavy carrier enter service. The "Sting-2" carries two forward fusion beams and a forward gatling point defense phaser, the "Sting-F" anti-fighter carries a forward gatling point defense phaser, and the "Sting-H" carries a forward gatling point defense phaser in addition to its forward-firing hellbore. The Gorn light scout cruiser, heavy destroyer, destroyer+, light cruiser+, heavy cruiser+, and command cruiser+ all enter service [SFB]. The Gorn also introduce the "Brachiosaur" class heavy carrier and remove the "Apatosaur" class heavy carrier from service. The "Brachiosaur" class carries a ship's complement of approximately 640, has warp 8.1 capacity, and at 558 meters is the largest vessel ever produced by the Gorn. Armament consists of 8 heavy disruptors and 4 squadrons of "Gavial" heavy fighters (15) [Inet5]. 18 May The "Shen-ti-yang" (NCC-8768) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commissioned [RGP]. While a cadet at Star Fleet Academy, Dmitri Valtane earns a citation for conspicuous bravery during a midshipman training cruise aboard the U.S.S. "Madrid." Armed only with a large stick, he rescues two wounded officers from a pack of Denebian slime devils [SsC]. stardate 7952.4 Near the Federation-Klingon border in the vicinity of Nuvidula IV, the U.S.S. "Gagarin" (NCC-630) is ambushed by the "K't'inga" class cruiser "Vo'taq" commanded by Captain K'lavut. Captain Gralev is killed as an example after self-destructing the ship, but her crew is taken captive. Commander Garrovick and several other crewmen will be forced to mine dilithium on Pao'la over the next 8 years [TOS #97]. Orions land on Halka and attack Kotha Village. When the villagers are slaughterd, Lojur takes up arms against the invaders. Consequently Lojur is banned by the Elders from his society. Commander Chekov takes Lojur aboard the "Reliant" (NCC-1864) and shortly thereafter he will join Star Fleet [TLE #1]. 29 June The U.S.S. "Carron" (NCC-1965) "Knox" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia, Earth [SotF]. If Cyrano Jones did not have the help of the Klingon glommer in 2262, he would have finished cleaning up all the tribbles on Space Station K-7 at this time. Spock's calculations are only 3.6 minutes off and the "Enterprise" is present. Nilz Baris becomes Governor of Sherman's Planet, Cyrano Jones transports all the tribbles back to the Klingon homeworld (Iota Geminorum IV) and becomes Security Chief of K-7 [TT, SNW, MRM]. The U.S.S. "Berry" (NCC-1918) "Dargan" class frigate/cruiser suffers a warp core breach shortly after rendering aid to the trader "Kristoff," a merchant vessel that had sent out a distress call. The exact cause of the breach will never be identified and foul play will not be ruled out [GEC V9N5]. 08 July The U.S.S. "Braithwaite" (NCC-4845) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is commissioned [RGP]. 09 July The U.S.S. "Ability" (NCC-1953) "Knox" class frigate is commissioned [SotF, FRS]. The Mark III "Anubis" class scout is commissioned [Inet7]. 23 July The "Odessa" (NCC-8767) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commissioned [RGP]. Starting this year, Admiral Kirk participates in this semester's Command School opening at Star Fleet Academy. He will not miss an opening for over the next 8 years [GN 27]. 03 August The U.S.S. "Swift" (NCC-1958) "Knox" class frigate is commissioned [SotF, FRS]. 07 August (stardate 8354.2) The Association of Military Surgeons of Star Fleet holds its biennial convention at the Peleiades Planet Complex, Canton City, Luna, Sol III. The program includes continuing offering in education for physicians, nurses, etc., research presentations, seminars on non-humanoid medical techniques, alien on-planet procedures, a Combat Medical Readiness Course, and numerous seminars on medically-related scientific break- throughs [SsD]. 15 August (stardate 8358.5) The Association of Medical Surgeons of Star Fleet convention ends [SsD]. 19 August The U.S.S. "Haven" (NCC-2514) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [SotF]. 23 August The U.S.S. "Fahrion" (NCC-2510) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is com- missioned. The "Fahrion" is probably the first of the "Belknap" cruisers built to the Mark II configuration [SotF, FRS, Inet7]. 26 August The U.S.S. "Callahan" (NCC-4846) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is commissioned [RGP]. 12 September The U.S.S. "Miramichi" (NCC-1963) "Knox" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 14 September The U.S.S. "Demelo" (NCC-4847) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is com- missioned [RGP]. 17 September (stardate 8375.5) The U.S.S. "Dun Tak" frigate reunion is held at San Francisco, California, Earth [SsD]. 20 September (stardate 8378.4) The "Dun Tak" reunion concludes [SsD]. Skel is born, the son of T'Reth [TNG #40]. The remaining 4 refitted "Aerie" class heavy carriers ("Aerie," "Den," "Lair," and "Nest") are converted to fleet support vessels--the same configuration as the previous 7 ships--as the perceived need for a heavy carrier has diminished [Inet5]. The Mark II "Abbe" class photon torpedo destroyer is commissioned, with double the impulse power and improved phaser offensive capabilities [Inet7]. 17 October The U.S.S. "Stark" (NCC-3208) fast frigate is repaired in Earth orbit after being severely damaged on stardate 7955.5 when defense craft of the Gorn Hegemony fired upon what they reportedly believed was an unidentified ship which did not respond to messages. 33 of the ship's crew were lost and the U.F.P. files a formal protest [SotF, GEC V7N3]. 22 October The U.S.S. "Matapan" (NCC-1960) "Knox" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Louisiana, Earth [SotF]. Following the "Ser'rath" and "Stark" actions, Star Fleet concludes that a rapid-response salvage capability for forces operating in dangerous areas or performing military missions is required. The Salvage Ship Design Team (SSDT) is formed. The SSDT initially concludes that a "Maxwell" class strike cruiser would be the most suitable candidate for conversion but are in high-demand in the fleet. Instead, Star Fleet puts the U.S.S. "Kaya" (NCC-1952) "Knox" class frigate at the group's disposal. The ship is decommissioned and renamed the U.S.S. "Lisetovar" after the former Chief Salvage Officer of the Fleet, and reclassified NCC-23500. Problems persist with the ship's structure and tractor beams, resulting in the design of a specialized large mass towing array framework [GEC V7N3]. The "Delphi" (NCC-9310) class enters service. A direct successor to the "Idaho" class and a precursor to the "Apollo" class, the "Delphi" class incorporates blast-protective shielding around the matter/antimatter reaction core, carries a complement of 260, and has warp 7.9 capacity. The class will total 6 ships [Inet9]. 06 November The U.S.S. "Boyington" (NCC-4848) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is commissioned. She will be destroyed within the next decade [RGP]. 12 November The U.S.S. "Estocin" (NCC-2511) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is com- missioned [SotF, FRS]. "Endeavor" class ships are equipped with Duotronic III systems [SotF]. The surviving ships of the "Hopi" (NCC-1430) class large survey vessels are partially refitted and modernized during this period and will remain in service for at least another decade. System upgrades and enhancements to existing components are the majority of these improvements [GEC V9N5]. The Type 1/2C Hand/Pistol Phaser is developed by Star Fleet at the Sestra Weapons Facility on Alpha Centauri VII. The Type 1 unit has a maximum effective stun range of 50 meters, heat of 5 meters, disrupt of 30 meters, dematerialize of 15 meters, and an overload blast radius of 60 meters. The Type 2 unit, incorporating the Type 1C, has a maximum effective stun range of 150 meters, heat of 10 meters, disrupt of 100 meters, dematerialize of 50 meters, and an overload blast radius of 200 meters. A very similar variant on this, the Phaser 1 Mark II long range beam weapon and the Phaser 2 Mark II extended range beam weapon (also known as the Phaser B series, or respectively Phaser IB and Phaser IIB), yield even greater effective ranges. Respectively: 107/215 meters for stun, 70/150 meters for disrupt, 30/90 meters for dematerialize, and overload blast radii of 150/275 meters. Quite reminiscent of the original Type I/II phasers, these units use a single, enclosed emitter crystal (LiCu 514) and a simplified, ruggedized touch pad with a mechanical backup switch. The smooth, sweeping appearance will make the weapon popular (both Types 1 & 2). The only complaint will be the smooth hand grip not offering an adequately secure grip [SFD, MSGE, WFM, GEC V6N5]. 15 December The U.S.S. "Diligence" (NCC-1956) "Knox" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 2281, 01 January The U.S.S. "Matsurra" (NCC-2512) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is launched [SotF]. The second minor uprating of warp drive engines on "Enterprise" class heavy cruisers begins. It will be complete on all ships of this class in one year [SotF, GN 4]. The "Daran" class fast frigate "Stark" (NCC-3208) is relaunched [SotF]. Star Fleet first considers the modification of a small number of "Avenger" class heavy frigates to the yet-to-be-named "Endurance" configuration [SotF]. Construction begins on the "Jenshahn" (NCC-2215) class heavy carrier. This class will total 28 vessels, each with warp 11 capacity, 16 phasers and 2 torpedo tubes, a complement of 465, and an embarked craft capacity of over 25 vessels. The early ships of this class will prove to be very successful and will be embraced by the scientific and cultural research communities. The military however will be less satisfied with the ships' inadequate combat capacity. These complaints will surface in a few years after a series of violent offenses are launched against the U.F.P., re- sulting in the "Chosin" (NCC-2610) class attack carrier, which will even- tually total 25 ships, the majority being deployed along the Romulan and Tholian borders [FSC]. Krantin loses contact with its six interstellar vessels including the "Hope of Krantin" [TNG #36]. 01 February The U.S.S. "Utsira" (NCC-1964) "Knox" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 02 February The U.S.S. "Adamcek" (NCC-4849) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is com- missioned [RGP]. 04 February The U.S.S. "Miramichi" (NCC-1963) "Knox" class frigate is commissioned [SotF, FRS]. 14 February The U.S.S. "Rommel" (NCC-4850) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is com- missioned. Captain Henry Friess and his crew will be awarded Star Fleet's second highest commendation and named flagship of the Retaliatory Fleet for her exploits in the valiant defense against the Romulan Empire [RGP]. 12 March The U.S.S. "Stark" (NCC-3208) "Daran" class fast frigate is recommissioned following major repair [SotF]. 29 April The U.S.S. "Briza" (NCC-2515) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [SotF]. The "Odysseus" class ships are built around this time. They feature experimental curved Star Fleet engine nacelles which will be abandoned when theorized efficiencies in warp field generation never materialize. By 2311, only 2 of the 8 ships built will remain in service [TLE #2]. 08 May The U.S.S. "Diligence" (NCC-1956) "Knox" class frigate is commissioned [SotF, FRS]. Dmitri Valtane graduates from Star Fleet Academy in the 83rd percentile. His first posting is as a junior astrophysicst aboard the U.S.S. "Gallipoli." He will help chart Sectors 219 Alpha, 220 Alpha, and 220 Beta [SsC]. John Harriman also graduates from the Star Fleet Academy [TLE #2]. 21 May The U.S.S. "Wakkadingo" (NCC-4851) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is commissioned [RGP]. 28 May The "Chang-chun" (NCC-8769) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commissioned [RGP]. [Y 171] The Klingons and Lyrans are on the verge of victory. The Hydrans are defeated and effectively out of the war, and the Kzinti are barely hanging onto a capital reduced to rubble. The Kzinti are at the point of suing for peace on any terms they could get when the Federation, alarmed at the prospect of a Klingon Empire that could nearly equal its economic power, began taking a serious interest in the war. The Federation begins its own arms buildup and was on the verge of providing the Kzinti massive economic support and sending the 4th Fleet into Kzinti space. The Klingons, who had been watching the Federation "wake up" and build up its forces, become seriously alarmed at the prospect of a widened war. The Empire's strat- egic plan was originally to wait at least ten years (after conquering the Kzinti capital) before considering a war with the Federation. The Klingons attempt to defuse the situation diplomatically with a protest to the Organians. They argue that Federation interference was about to pro- long a war that should be ending, and note that the result of that war would be a situation far more stable than the previous three decades had been. The Organians remain silent on the question for reasons that will never been fully understood. The Klingons begin extensive probing of the Neutral Zone and find that the decrease in Organian interference is rapidly accelerating. While historians continue to argue whether the Organians were allowing a war consciously or were simply involved in some other matter and not paying attention the eventual result is the same. As sporadic conflict along the Federation-Klingon Neutral Zone escalates, the Federation begins to mobilize. The Klingons recognize that a mobilized Federation is a very dangerous opponent and they are unable to conceive of a defensive mobilization (which some Federation historians continue to insist it is). The Klingons are faced with a difficult choice. The Federation seems determined to intervene in the Klingo-Kzinti War, and the Federation buildup is rapidly making any Klingon attack on the U.F.P. a less certain propostion than it had been before. By this year, the Lyran Dukes are employing "Lion" class dreadnoughts, battlecruisers captained by Marshals, and some war cruisers captained by Barons--directly under Royal control rather than part of the feudal forces. Originally the Dukes only utilized "Bengal Tiger" command cruisers. The Argonian "Seastorm" class light battlecruiser enters service. The Krebiz battlecruiser capsule, "Mandible" light battlecruiser, and "Claw" class battlecruiser are in service. The Andromedan "Diamondback" commando destroyer, "Conquistador" light cruiser, "Python" satellite ship, satellite bases (in our own galaxy), "Kingsnake" cargo ship, and "Mamba" heavy destroyer are all serving in our galaxy. The Orion strike carrier enters pirate service. The Kzinti medium tactical transport (able to carry one pod) enters service. The U.F.P. scout+, destroyer+, new drone cruiser, heavy carrier, escort cruiser, F-14 "Tomcat" fighter, A-10 "Warthog" fighter, and E-2 "Hawkeye" SWAC shuttle enter service. The Federation also takes the old light cruiser U.S.S. "Connecticut" (NCC-936) out of mothballs to fight in the General War. The F-14 fighter carries two or four special drone rails (on which two Type 1 and two Type 6 drones are mounted) in addition to a forward gatling point defense phaser. The A-10 carries two Type 1 drones, a forward point defense phaser, a rear-firing point defense phaser, and a forward photon torpedo tube. The E-2 carries an anti-drone rack with six warheads, a 360 degree gatling point defense phaser, and will be utilized as an electronic warfare command post rather than as a fighter. The ISC dreadnought and light carrier enter service. The Lyran escort frigate enters service. The Romulan "Firehawk-A" heavy cruiser enters service. The Hydrans' "Picket" heavy survey cruiser (PIC) and PICV variant, and scout destroyer (DDS, a "Lancer" variant) are launched. The Gorn police flagship refit (FLG+) is launched, likewise for the Federation medium carrier refit (CLV+, built on an old light cruiser hull) [SFB]. The last "Griffith" (NCC-SV100) class salvage ship leaves Star Fleet service. After decommissioning, most "Griffith" class ships were bought by private companies and used to salvage commercial vessels and small space stations [GEC V8N4]. After attending one of Commander Sulu's lectures at Star Fleet Academy on Earth, Demora Sulu runs into Saavik and Peter Preston. Then she briefly meets Admiral James Kirk after wandering into a Mark IV bridge simulator, and Boothby. At this time, Uhura has taken a brief leave of absence from Star Fleet to take a job on a broadcast station on Mars' capital of Ares City [TOS #76, ST VII]. 16 June The U.S.S. "Robinson" (NCC-4852) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is commissioned [RGP]. 17 June The "Urbaque" (NCC-8770) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. 27 June The U.S.S. "Utsira" (NCC-1964) "Knox" class frigate is commissioned [SotF, FRS]. 28 June The U.S.S. "Carron" (NCC-1965) "Knox" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 17 July The "Rising Star" class starliner "Ring of Saturn" (NCC-S1223) enroute to Shiralea VI with 1,878 passengers and crew strikes an uncharted asteroid. The impact overloads the navigational deflectors bringing the ship to a halt for repairs. The ship loses all power and in panic several lifeboats are launched. The affair creates a great deal of press and the "Lisetovar" project is erroneously named a rescue ship. More changes are therefore implemented on the salvage ship project, further complicating matters [GEC V7N3]. 01 August The U.S.S. "Haven" (NCC-2514) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is launched [SotF]. 02 August [Y 171] The Organians disappear or withdraw. Several races are blamed for this but none know the true situation. The Klingons decide to be masters of their own fate rather than wait and see what fate the U.F.P. will provide for them and declare war on the Federation. They attack U.F.P. outposts, swiftly destroying border stations and driving the Federation back 2,000 to 3,000 parsecs by the end of 2282. The savage battles of the doomed border forces, including the cruiser U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-1707) and the Ghostlight fighter squadron are legendary. The Federation is able to bring the 4th (Kzinti border) and most of the 5th (Gorn border) Fleets into action, but raids by Romulan "privateers" (which will escalate through 2282) keep the powerful 6th Fleet tied down. Federation counter- attacks are local affairs, and their own Operation Hydra (a drive to reach Hydran space and help the Hydrans get back into the fight) destroys one Klingon battle station before being badly defeated and forced to retreat. Most of the survivors of this expedition are trapped at Starbase 15. Operating at the front lines during the Klingon invasion, the strike carrier "Yamamoto" (NCC-1952), carrying F-4 fighters, participates in the unsuccessful attempt to relieve the siege of Starbase 15. The Orions declare neutrality. The Klingons are, however, able to penetrate Federation space and send Ambassador Thad Vak Kaleen to the Romulan capital to discuss their alliance. Some speculated that the successful arrival of Kaleen on Romulus is the most significant and far-reaching event of the year. The Lyrans, not particularly happy with the developing strategic situation, recognize that it cannot be helped and take over most of the Kzinti and Hydran fronts as well as sending a squadron to the Federation front. The newly-formed Klingon Northeast Fleet drives into the Federation-Kzinti border area, destroying the Kzinti starbase there but fails to destroy the Federation starbase as well. While this oper- ation does succeed in tripling the length of travel between the U.F.P. and Kzinti capitals, it does not completely sever that length, and the combat power expended here comes from that which had been assembled for a final attack on the Kzinti home world, an attack that never happens. The U.F.P. strike carrier, escort destroyer, and CLE enter service. The U.S.S. "Raeder" (NCC-1955) is converted into a carrier (CCV), from an unfinished heavy cruiser of the same name, and sent to the Romulan border to replace the U.S.S. "Gorshkov" (NCC-1954) which had been transferred to the Klingon border because of its more powerful F-15s. This places CCVs all in the 6th Fleet, Romulan border, known as the "boneyard" due to the collection of "antiques and oddballs" assigned there. The U.S.S. "Houston" (NCC-1956) strike carrier (CVB) is completed and fitted with the larger hangar bay and F-15s of the "Nelson" class. This ship will serve on the Klingon border. Star Fleet now has three carrier groups formed. The Gorn dreadnoughts enter service. Many tactical battles will be fought in Hydran space through 2295, but the Hydrans are never again a strategic threat. At one point, the Romulan squadron led by Admiral Roxanna Vulpes will be deployed to this theater, resulting in the tiny handful of historical Romulan-Hydran battles. The Romulans will remain only a few months, despite having originally been assigned to remain there for at least two years [SotF2, SFB]. The U.S.S. "Kongo" (NCC-1710) is fitted with 4 "Killer Bee" assault craft (replacing one of her standard shuttles) following her home port relocation to Ser Ty-Ty [SotF]. 30 August The U.S.S. "Fimmschaal" (NCC-4853) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is commissioned [RGP]. The secession of Vulcan from the U.F.P. is debated, and T'Pau dies on Vulcan [GN 4]. Contradicting this is T'Pau's presence at Spock's bonding to Saavik on Vulcan in 2329 [GN 36]. Note that in 2373, the "Voyager's" holographic doctor will re-create T'Pau on a holodeck, part of his personality improvement program [V 161]. 06 September The U.S.S. "Marchand" (NCC-4854) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is commissioned [RGP]. 27 September The U.S.S. "Espadon" (NCC-1961) "Knox" class frigate is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Louisiana, Earth [SotF]. 04 October The U.S.S. "Schneider" (NCC-4855) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is commissioned [RGP]. 16 October The U.S.S. "Matsurra" (NCC-2512) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is com- missioned [SotF, FRS]. Noonian Soong is born. The cyberneticist will be instructed by the molecular cyberneticist Dr. Ira Graves in his younger years. In his later years he will develop the first androids with positronic brains [FASA, TNG 131]. 17 "Cargile" class destroyers are converted to "Sands" class light exploration cruisers, making the production total 47 ships in all [Inet5]. November Following the ASDB's final evaluation of the unsuccessful Wright-Corder warp nacelle layout tested on "Avenger" class heavy frigates, Star Fleet begins to procure a class of new-build medium cruisers precisely matching the "Avenger" class specifications. The first cruiser of this new class will be the U.S.S. "Miranda" (NCC-1833), commissioned less than two years later [ACDP]. 15 November The U.S.S. "Jein" (NCC-4856) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is com- missioned [RGP]. 16 November The U.S.S. "Matapan" (NCC-1960) "Knox" class frigate is launched [SotF]. During this era, the people of Risa become involved in a nearly continuous round of armed conflicts. It will take the U.F.P. 3 attempts to bring the two sides to the bargaining table, with the Treadways eventually suc- ceeding c. 2291 [GN 14]. Dr. McCoy learns from his 2 year old grandson, Conner, that his ex-wife had married Clayton Treadway and were diplomats on Chadric VII [GN 14]. 23 December The U.S.S. "Hai Din" (NCC-2518) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [SotF]. 2282, 14 February The U.S.S. "Bottke" (NCC-4857) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is com- missioned [RGP]. By this time, problems with the Type 1/2B Phasers are largely solved, but its reputation is irreparably damaged with no hope for Sestra to regain the sole source supply of Star Fleet. The 'supplementary' Type 1/2C has become too popular and is in widespread use [GEC V6N5]. 17 February The U.S.S. "Haven" (NCC-2514) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is com- missioned [SotF, FRS]. Admiral Androvar Drake is placed in charge of Star Fleet's advanced strategic technology development programs, weapons research. One project he will head will be code-named Rising Star, a feasibility study for developing weapons using protomatter. When the project is abandoned, Drake gives Dr. Marcus a supply of protomatter for the Genesis Experiment [GN 20]. 15 March The U.S.S. "V'aacht" (NCC-4858) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is com- missioned [RGP]. 30 March The U.S.S. "Briza" (NCC-2515) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is launched [SotF]. 23 April The U.S.S. "Matapan" (NCC-1960) "Knox" class frigate is commissioned [SotF, FRS]. 01 May The U.S.S. "Dart" (NCC-4859) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is com- missioned [RGP]. The "Enterprise" makes second contact with the Calligar at Anomaly T-128 (Pike's Rift). Assembled for this historic event is Commodore Jose Tyler, Dr. Richard Daystrom, and Ambassador Robert Fox. Captain Kirk performs the marriage of Commodore Tyler to former Master Builder Ecma of the Calligar. The Tellarite government lodges a formal complaint with the U.F.P. and declares war on the Calligar for the death of Shondar Dorkin [TOS #57]. Dr. Daystrom will develop the groundwork for which holodeck technology would be derived from his study of the Calligarian worldmind. In a decade, a technician in the Cochrane Physics Hall of Star Fleet Academy will have very much the same ideas in mind, using a skintight encounter suit to simulate an artificial environment. Although the basics of this device was originally developed some three decades earlier (circa stardate 3871.6) by Chief Engineers Lt. Commander Scott of the "Enterprise" and Projeff Ellis of the "Farragut." The starship "Enterprise" shortly thereafter was equipped with a holographic recreation room. Dr. Simone Van Gelder, granddaughter of Dr. Simon Van Gelder, will be the project leader (Federation Special Holographic Research Project Dimara) to develop the first practical true holodeck in the 24th Century [TOS #57, GN 20, TOS #78, PJ/a, FASA]. 20 May The U.S.S. "McGee" (NCC-4869) "Niven" class light attack cruiser is commissioned. She is the last of the "Niven" class vessels completed not only on time but unbelievably on budget, at the pace of 8 ships per year [RGP]. Over the next 3 years, the "Arcturus" (NCC-1807), "Darion" (NCC-1810), and "Vena" (NCC-1817) "Tikopai" class heavy cruisers operating under the guise of various scientific expeditions, are each able to obtain vast amounts of information about Klingon activities [SotF]. Admiral Kirk rides a horse near his uncle's barn in Idaho [ST VII]. 22 June The U.S.S. "Ki Rin" (NCC-2539) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth. The "Osaka" (NCC-8772) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commissioned [SotF, RGP]. The A Jej system joins the Federation [Inet3]. Ban is born on Urrytha in the Delta Quadrant [V #12]. 15 July The U.S.S. "Temperance" (NCC-2528) "Ascension" class dreadnought is commissioned [FRS]. 14 August The "Lanier" (NCC-8771) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. 01 September Star Fleet requests that the SCB suspend work on converting the "Lisetovar." The vessel is placed on the reserve list for possible future use and retains her new name, since being in the middle of an extensive conversion it is not deemed cost effective to refit her back to the original configuration [GEC V7N3]. [Y 172] The U.F.P. responds to Klingon attacks with raids by new carriers. U.F.P. fleets are sent to assist the Kzinti, and the U.F.P. expedition Operation Hydra is a failure. The Frax "Demon-2" fighter enters service. By the end of the year, the Federation situation is grave. The Lyran fast carrier resupply ship (FCR), Romulan fast "Firehawk" with A modules (FFH-A), Hydran heavy "Lance" destroyer (LNH), Hydran "Picket" heavy survey cruiser refit (PICV+), Tholian fast carrier resupply ship, and Federation drone bombardment heavy cruiser (CAD) are all launched. The Orion double raider cruiser (DCR), a heavy cruiser created by combining two CRs, is also operational. The Federation's F-15 "Eagle" fighter, carrying four Type 1 and four Type 6 drones and a forward gatling point defense phaser, is launched. The Klingon Z-D disruptor-armed fighter, carrying a forward short-range disruptor, a forward point defense phaser, and two Type 6 dogfight drones is launched. In addition, the Klingons also launch the Z-P defense phaser fighter, carrying a forward point defense phaser, a forward defensive phaser, and two Type 6 dogfight drones. The Kzinti launch the disruptor attack shuttle fighter (DAS), carrying a short-range forward disruptor, a fore point defense phaser, and two Type 6 dogfight drones. The Tholians launch a series of fighter craft: the "Spider-2" fighter, mounting a forward short-range disruptor, and a 360 degree point defense phaser; the "Spider-3" fighter, mouting a web spinner, and two forward point defense phasers; and the "Spider-E" electronic warfare fighter, carrying a 360 degree point defense phaser, and two electronic warfare pods. The Hydran "Stinger-E" electronic warfare fighter is also launched, carrying a forward gatling point defense phaser and two electronic warfare pods. The ISC launch their electronic warfare (EF) fighter, mounting a forward point defense phaser and two electronic warfare pods. Late in the year the first F-18 fighters are tested--the carriers U.S.S. "Yamamoto" (NCC-1952) and the "Nimitz" (NCC-1951) are the first to switch from F-4s to F-18s. The U.S.S. "Courbet" (NCC-1957) is completed as a new construction strike carrier (CVS) and will carry F-18s throughout her career [SFB]. Construction begins on the 40 Eridani Type 1 Fast Passenger Freighter. This Vulcan Class 2 starship class can carry over 100 passengers and has a primary hull overbuilt for normal commercial service, constructed to Class 1 starship standards with an eye to fast conversion to auxiliary cruisers or frigates with the addition of modern arms. The vessel has warp 6 capacity via two FEA-5 (SCLN) (Forty Eridani A Type 5, Series Connected, Linear, Networked) warp engines, and nominally armed with 2 phaser banks [GEC V2N1]. 02 October The U.S.S. "Briza" (NCC-2515) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is com- missioned [SotF, FRS]. 02 November The U.S.S. "Ianar" (NCC-3214) class ship is laid down at Ariin Associated Ind., Khagris, Andor [IFP]. 11 November The U.S.S. "Espadon" (NCC-1961) "Knox" class frigate is launched [SotF]. November The conversion of 8 "Avenger" class heavy frigates to "Endurance" class frigates is officially approved [SotF]. 01 December The U.S.S. "Carron" (NCC-1965) "Knox" class frigate is commissioned [SotF, FRS]. 28 December The U.S.S. "Hai Din" (NCC-2518) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is launched [SotF]. In 2374, Lt. Paris will serve a bottle of Gitarian wine of this year's vintage [V 175]. Twenty years after the celebrated "Day of Honor" pact between the Klingons and the Narr, Kerdoch retells the tale to his family [DoH #4]. 2283, 04 January [Y 173] The Day of the Eagle: the Romulans, convinced by the Klingons, invade the Federation. The Romulan Fleet drives across the Federation border, smashing two starbases (those of the 6th and 7th Fleets) and eight battle stations of the "paper tiger" of the 6th Fleet, driving 2,000 parsecs into the Federation in two months and another 1,000 parsecs by the end of the year. The attack might have been more successful, even decisively so, except for a series of disasters. One Romulan attack force launched its operation prematurely and was badly disrupted by the cruiser U.S.S. "Republic" (NCC-1371?). The command cruiser U.S.S. "Lexington" (NCC-1703) becomes aware of the attack hours before it began (after rescuing a Fed- eration spy) and launches a pre-emptive strike across the Romulan border, destroying several Romulan ships and alerting the 6th Fleet. Although the initial attack is less than successful, the overwhelming power of the Romulan attack rolls Federation forces back sharply, with the line stab- ilizing more than halfway to Earth [SFB]. [reference stardate 2/1800] The Klingons' T-8 class frontier area troop transport enters service. This is the first to have the new and still experimental 50-man assault transporter. Equipped with 5 of these huge pieces of machinery, the T-8 can beam down its entire contingent of 800 troops in less than 6 minutes, with an immense power drain. The T-8 also carries 600 hypothermia sleep capsules for troops and a large number of shuttlecraft (4 J-1 class and 20 J-3 class housed in 2 large shuttle bays on the port and starboard sides of the vessel). The vessel carries a total ship's complement of 975 and has warp 7 capacity [Inet14]. In the hopes of trying to solve some of the problems of the "Menahga" (NCC-3100) class heavy destroyer, Star Fleet decides to modify one of the ships for evaluation. The U.S.S. "Mitannic" (NCC-3103) is chosen, eventually to become the lead ship of the "Mitannic" class [GEC V2N1, FRS]. At his mother's insistence, 20 year old Tuvok enters Star Fleet Academy on Earth following 4 months of initial schooling on Vulcan. His Academy roommate is Scott Hutchinson [GN 33]. 14 January The U.S.S. "Nasan" (NCC-3215) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Ariin Associated Ind., Khagris, Andor [IFP]. Production concludes on the "Cobra" class cruiser [Inet5]. Assuming the 7-year cycle has not been disrupted since 2262, Spock should be experiencing pon farr symptoms at approximately this time [AT]. 10 March [Y 173] Somehow the Federation hangs on, although the fleet assembled to relieve Starbase 15 has to be sent to stop the Romulans instead. Starbase 15 falls to an assault by the 3rd Klingon Marine Division. With what's left of the economy on full wartime production, the shipyards produce new fleets to replace those lost and the front line is stabilized less than 2,000 parsecs from Earth. During this period, the Lyran war destroyer carrier (DWV) is launched, and the Federation launches the drone bombard- ment old light cruiser (CLD), fast carrier resupply ship (FCR), and drone bombardment heavy cruiser refit (CAD+). The U.S.S. "Conti De Cavour" (NCC-1958) new construction strike carrier (CVS) is completed, and like her sisterships, carries F-18 fighters. The Klingons have their F5R fast carrier resupply frigate operational. The Romulans' fast "Firehawk" with K modules (FFH-K) and "RegalHawk" (RG-K: "Firehawk" class heavy cruiser armed with the Plasma R heavy plasma weapon) are launched. The Hydrans launch their DWE. The Orions have their own fast carrier resupply ship operational. Federation fighters are launched: the F-16 "Falcon" (carrying two Type 6 dogfight drones and a forward gatling point defense phaser) and the F-18 "Hornet" fighter (carrying two forward point defense phasers, two Type 6 dogfight drones and two Type 1 ship-killing drones). The Klingons also launch a fighter: the Z-5 superiority fighter, carrying two Type 1 drones and a forward point defense phaser. The "Gladiator-2" fighter mounting a fore point defense phaser and a Plasma F forward, and the "Gladiator-SF" superiority fighter mounting two forward point defense phasers and two Plasma D racks, are launched by the Romulans. The Gorn G-10 "Dragon" fighter, a modified U.F.P. A-10 "warthog" carrying a forward Plasma F launcher, two forward and two rear-firing point defense phasers; and the G-18 "Serpent" fighter, a modified U.F.P. F-18 "Hornet" carrying two forward point defense phasers and two Plasma D racks, are operational. The Kzinti launch their heavy carrier as well as the HAAS (Highly Advanced Attack Shuttle fighter) carrying two Type 1 drones and a forward point defense phaser [SFB]. March [reference stardate 2/1803] The Kargon Incident: a U.F.P. outpost located in the Orion sector of space is attacked by a group of six Klingon D-18Bs, commanded by Captain Kresz sutai-Kargon. The U.S.S. "Kongo" (NCC-1710) accompanied by two "Loknar" class frigates, the U.S.S. "Halk" (NCC-2742) and U.S.S. "Rome" (NCC-2726) respond to the outpost's distress call. The ships arrive too late to save the outpost, but not too late to engage the Klingons. Detecting only three ships on sensors, one with severe damage and the others with minor damage, Captain J.C. Fredriksen of the "Kongo" orders the frigates to close with the Klingons and demand their surrender. In the meantime, the "Kongo" approaches the D-18 lying dead in space. As the "Kongo" nears the vessel, sensors pick up three ships coming out of warp to the rear and the systems aboard the dead ship coming to life. The damaged D-18 destructs with such tremendous force that the "Kongo's" starboard nacelle is ripped from the hull and the port engine is damaged beyond repair. The incoming D-18s fire into the burning wreck of the "Kongo" and complete the deed their comrades had begun. The "Halk," also taken by surprise, never has a chance to return fire and the first volley of shots from the oncoming D-18s totally destroy the frigate. The "Rome," however, opens fire on one of the disabled D-18s and scores two photon torpedo hits on its bridge and numerous phaser hits to its engines. Turning on the other disabled D-18, the "Rome" begins firing as fast as it can, scoring hits with every shot. The D-18s rushing in from their attack on the "Halk" fire in unison, and the "Rome" suffers the same fate as the other two Star Fleet vessels. News of this attack reaches Star Fleet three days later when a communi- cations marker from the "Rome" is retrieved. From this report it is also learned that the Klingon ships in this engagement were painted in bright blue colors. Ships of this description are later seen in and near the Triangle. Whether they are the ships of Captain Kresz sutai-Kargon are not known [FASA]. 22 March The U.S.S. "Rnonkak" (NCC-3216) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Ariin Associated Ind., Khagris, Andor [IFP]. On Kazh, the Bur Chak kingdom of Shanto K'tor consolidates its hold over the Klingon Emperor's seat [SotF]. 18 April The U.S.S. "Alor" (NCC-2544) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [SotF]. 29 April The U.S.S. "Hai Din" (NCC-2518) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is com- missioned [SotF, FRS]. 09 May The U.S.S. "Espadon" (NCC-1961) "Knox" class frigate is commissioned [SotF, FRS]. 30 May The U.S.S. "Tori" (NCC-1725), "Lafayette" (NCC-1720), and "Wasp" (NCC-1721) defeat the Klingon hunter-killers "K'chss" and "K'utuul" during the Taal Tan Offensive at Linze: Klingon attacks upon U.F.P. merchant ships. This substantial increase in Klingon activity leads to the construction of additional frigate-type starships by Star Fleet: the pacifist bloc falling out of favor with the Offensive having shaken the Federation Council [SotF, SotF2]. 08 June Lars-Eric Valdemar becomes Federation Commissioner of the Star Fleet Division, signifying Council support for a program of Fleet rejuvenation. He will approve a number of incentives for re-enlistment, increase accept- ances to the Academies, and make moves to improve morale (including a re- design of Star Fleet uniforms). The "Ambassador" class heavy cruiser "Valdemar" (NCC-26198) will be named after him [SotF, SotF2, DSN 445]. Total U.F.P. membership as of this year is 1,270 [LOR]. The Ellison Research Outpost is established on the Time Planet (Gateway) in order to study the Guardian of Forever. After some 8 years of con- versing with the stone gateway, the Guardian will mysteriously cease to respond to questions on stardate 7328 [GN 18]. 19 June The U.S.S. "Mari' A' Neku" (NCC-3217) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Ariin Associated Ind., Khagris, Andor [IFP]. 29 June The U.S.S. "Ki Rin" (NCC-2539) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is launched [SotF]. 12 July The U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NX-2000) prototype starship is laid down at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth [ECP]. July A new Temerand Duplicat design is chosen as the basis for the reinstated "Akyazi" perimeter action program. The testing phase is accelerated due to the ongoing Taal Tan Offensive and simulation studies reveal few major problems with the basic design [SotF2]. 02 August The Military Staff Committee authorizes 105 "Akyazi" class perimeter actions ships (reduced from the 178 vessels of 2269 proposals) [SotF2]. August The "Cyane" class heavy frigates are finally proposed as new-build frigates [SotF]. 13 August The "Volgograminski" (NCC-8773) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commissioned [RGP]. 17 August The first lot of 38 ships of the "Akyazi" class perimeter action ships are ordered [SotF2]. The U.S.S. "Matapan" (NCC-1960) frigate is lost with an entire TacFleet force during the MTK Security Action beyond Federation treaty territory (outside Fleet Subquadrant 2 North). No survivors are found [SotF]. The "Avenger" class heavy frigates "Illustrious" (NCC-1963) and "Amiens" (NCC-1869) discover the Romulan outpost Rihannii outside Fleet Subquadrant 4 South [SotF]. 26 August The U.S.S. "Shi Yan" (NCC-3218) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Guangzhou Docks, Earth [IFP]. "Constitution (II)" class heavy cruisers begin to have their computer systems upgraded to Duotronic III variants on an individual ship basis [SotF]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. All but 6 "Barazi" class cruisers are decommissioned [Inet4]. The "Richthofen" class patrol cruiser is commissioned. A warp 11, single nacelle cruiser with warp 11 capacity, the "Richthofen" class is a fast and strong ship built to stop raids by an unknown species along the rimward border. At least 20 ships will comprise this class, ending the raids [Inet7]. An attempt is made to salvage the Transwarp Drive Project by pairing it with the Space Control Ship Project. This results ultimately in the U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NX-2000) class space control ship. With the Koeller UTI K27 transwarp engines, a maximum warp of 13 is achieved. The transwarp drive will be unofficially placed back on the research and development status in the next few years [ECP, NTM]. In the fall of this year, the Coalition offers the Federation "an honorable peace" which would result in "demilitarization" of the Feder- ation's outer provinces (which would then be policed by Coalition "peacekeeping" patrols). After much debate, Federation Council Chairman Buckner wins a motion to accept the offer by a single vote [SFB]... Dajan and Jandra are decleared Un-Orthodox and separated from each other in the Romulan Empire [GN 10]. Dr. Carol Marcus accidentally turns off the artificial gravity on Regula I by overloading the main superconducting stater with gravitons. A chrylon gas leak follows the gravity disruption [GN 43]. The U.S.S. "Newton" (NX-3101) class surveyor is commissioned. A warp 6.8 capacity standard light cruiser carrying a ship's complement of 190, the "Newton" class will total 179 vessels reportedly. Ordnance consists of 4 phaser arrays and 3 photon torpedo launchers [Inet12]. In the Janus Gate timeline, Captain Sulu and Chekov of the "Hotspur" attack Tesseract Fortress, the central hub portal used by the Gorn invaders on the planet Basaraba. The older Sulu is transposed with the younger Sulu from 2260 via the Janus Gate when Sulu crashlands. Gaining allies among Romulans, they take the warp core of the transposed shuttle "Drake" to their portal (a live Metron!) intending to detonate it [JG #2]. 22 November The U.S.S. "Anshan" (NCC-3219) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Guangzhou Docks, Earth [IFP]. 25 November The U.S.S. "Ki Rin" (NCC-2539) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is com- missioned [SotF, FRS]. A bottle of Romulan ale of this year's vintage will become a gift from Dr. McCoy to Admiral Kirk in 2287 [ST II]. Kyd, a male nefittifi, is born on Etolos [TNG #14]. 19 December The "Melbourne" (NCC-8774) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. The insignia of the "Akyazi"-"Arbiter"-"Akula" Perimeter Action Program is first used, consisting of 3 arrowheads representing the 3 sub-class designs [PAS]. 25 December After months of intense negotiations of the finer points, Chairman Buckner meets with the Klingon Ambassador Extraordinaire Kaleen and Romulan Praetor Maxillus on Christmas Day for the formal ceremony. For reasons that are not entirely clear, the peace conference collapses into a wild melee and Vice Chairman Baranov succeeds Buckner. Baranov, inspires the military command with new confidence and announces that nothing would be acceptable short of victory [SFB]. 2284, January "Akyazi" prototype test article evaluations continue on shell prototypes No. 2 & 3 at Temerand. Some changes include: improvement of recognition profile and stealth characteristics by the elimination of a 6th deck in the main hull; incorporation of the "Fier" LN-90 warp units into the design, replacing the larger LN-83 system; creation of a "double boom" structure to separate engineering functions from the main hull, resulting in greater warp maneuverability and enhanced safety characteristics. Prototype No. 1 is loaned to TacFleet for security evaluations [SotF2]. Dmitri Valtane transfers to the U.S.S. "Lamneth" as the ship's chief stellar cartographer with the rank of Lieutenant. He will serve on a 5-year mission of exploration into the Gurava Sector, ending in 2289 [SsC]. The Mark I "Renown" class light cruiser is commissioned. Unique extended torpedo launchers make this class unique. With advances in warp technology showing great promise, the Mark I is almost canceled before being accepted as a light cruiser. With minor internal changes completed, the M'Yengh Yards presents Star Fleet with a powerful combat vessel as well as a capable research vessel that is less crew intensive than other comparable designs (a complement of only 272). The Mark I is also amazingly maneuverable, outclassing most destroyers and escorts. The "Renown" class will often be deployed on research missions near shipping lanes and outposts, where its maneuverability can be used against pirates and other raiders. Yet this Mark I design has only warp 8.5 capacity and will apparently be renamed U.S.S. "Ranger" [Inet7]. 09 February The construction of 17 ships of the "Cyane" class (NCC-1890-1906) is approved. This class will be reduced to a total of 10 ships. This class almost results in the cancellation of the "Endurance" class conversions [SotF]. March (stardate 8315.6) All major design features in the "Akyazi" are finalized and approved by the Requirements Board. Temerand develops modifications to the basic "Akyazi" design allowing the incorporation of the "lulus" Protective Envelope system and the ASL emergency impulse package [SotF2]. 13 March The U.S.S. "Renner" (NCC-3250) corvette is commissioned. Twenty-one of these successful warp 11, 180 complement, vessels (NCC-3250- NCC-3270) will be built. Each is armed with 12 phaser emplacements, 2 torpedo tubes, and 2 banks of mines [FRS, IFP]. Solack is born, the future first officer of the "Galaxy" class U.S.S. "Constitution" [TNG #51]. 17 March The U.S.S. "Di Vann" (NCC-3220) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Ariin Associated Ind., Khagris, Andor [IFP]. 27 March Final shipyard contracts for the construction of the "Cyane" class heavy frigates are awarded [SotF]. 02 April The U.S.S. "Alor" (NCC-2544) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is launched [SotF]. April TacFleet returns "Akyazi" Prototype No. 1 after security evaluation testing. 17 modifications are required including improvement of long-range sensor capability and relocation of the internal security area. Star Fleet clears access to the No. 2 and 3 prototypes after "Akyazi" design finalization is completed. Temerand begins substructure improvement tests for the "Arbiter" design. Temerand's prototypes 4 through 11 are activated for testing and evaluation studies [SotF2]. The final battles against alien invaders on the planet Cort are fought [TLE #2]. 16 May (stardate 8321.4) Temerand installs LN-94 warp units on Prototype No. 11 at the Symmons T. Bodio dockyard complex. Warp engine activation tests will be conducted over the next three weeks, with the ship scheduled to leave the dockyard facility under its own power on 09 June [SotF2]. 17 May Fleet Performance Evaluation trials are conducted on the 11 "Akyazi"/"Arbiter" prototypes analyzing various factors including warp flight characteristics, task force capabilities, humanoid dynamics, and operational reliability [SotF2]. June Star Fleet decides to proceed with the "Endurance" class conversions [SotF]. Sometime during this period Admiral Kirk pays a visit to The Captain's Table bar at Utopia Planitia on Mars [TCT #1]. Admiral Kirk meets Antonia [ST VII]. 16 June Work begins on the U.S.S. "Akyazi" (NCC-1010) perimeter action ship prototype at Arbing & Lidde Starship Construction, Boston, Earth [SotF2]. 28 June The U.S.S. "Bucke" (NCC-1020) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Newport News, Shipbuilding, Louisiana, Earth [SotF2]. 29 June Final shipyard approval for the "Endurance" class frigates is authorized [SotF]. 03 July The U.S.S. "Kanpalu" (NCC-3221) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Szand Butu Ltd., Latar, Izar [IFP]. 09 July The U.S.S. "Abreus" (NCC-1017) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Louisiana, Earth [SotF2]. July Temerand and Jeffries Transdimensional Dynamics announce they have developed a new "bottle containment" apparatus for the dilithium gas piping and antimatter conduit system. This development is the result of tests that revealed the formation of fissures in the propulsion shaft coupling units. These fissures were caused by an overtaxing of the coupling units during high-velocity (above warp 20) warp maneuvering of Prototype No. 2, resulting in partial or complete loss of the impulse amp- lification crystal. This necessitates the addition of a second, back-up amplification crystal to the "Akyazi" design. The containment apparatus will be perfected in time for inclusion in the "Arbiter" sub-class [SotF2]. [Y 174] In a victory for the Federation diplomatic corps, the Gorns join up with the U.F.P. although little changes except for the length of the front line. The Romulans pull forces out of U.F.P. territory to defend against an expected Gorn attack. The First General War has now reached virtually complete escalation. The Grand Alliance (Gorn-Federation-Kzinti) fleets battle Romulan-Klingon-Lyran fleets. The Hydrans have co-belligerant status with the Grand Alliance, but are not formal allies. The Orions begin operations against the Grand Alliance, using unprecedented numbers of ships. Over the next year, the war rages back and forth across the "devastated zones", the area of U.F.P. territory within 3,000 parsecs of the original border. Occasional Alliance raids will reach the fringes of Coalition territory. The Orion Pirates sharply increase their raids (and the combat power of their ships) during this period. The Klingons and Romulans launch several raids on the Federation home worlds but never make a serious attempt to capture them. A faction of the Kzinti government attempts to negotiate a separate peace with the Klingons this year, and the "Admiral Kang" sets out on its most exciting voyage. However, this effort collapses when a "palace coup" by the Patriarch himself eliminates the defeatist faction. This is the nadir of the Grand Alliance; from this point on cooperation between the major Allies increases steadily. This period of the War (The War of the Devastated Zones) is known for a series of unusual incidents and battles, including the famous mutiny on the "Demonslayer," the rescue by Commodore Radley of a U.F.P. squadron trapped in stasis fields, the mutiny of an entire squadron of Klingon ships from the mothball reserve fleet, a mysterious battle between a U.F.P. NCL and an unknown (but extremely powerful) Klingon frigate (which thereafter disappears and never reappears), and (perhaps the most unusual incident of all) the wild battle around the Orion station known as Mad Jack's Hole. The U.F.P. gains steadily in the overall balance, and the Coalition gradually loses the ability to control the conduct of the war. The init- iative reaches parity when the Hydrans, with a new shipyard fully oper- ational in the Old Colonies, begin launching a series of major assaults on the Lyran "Firewall" bases leading to "the battle of the line." During this period, the ISC fast carrier resupply ship (FCR) is launched, the Romulan fast carrier resupply ship (BHF--utilizing a "Battlehawk" hull) is operational, and the Klingon E7 heavy cruiser (assembled from an E4 and an F5W) is launched. The Federation's drone bombardment old light cruiser refit (CLD+) is in service. The ISC superiority fighter (SF), carrying two Plasma D racks and two forward point defense phasers, is launched. The Jindarian "Meteor-2" fighter is also launched, carrying a large forward railgun, two prospecting charges, and two forward point defense phasers. This year the last CVS carrier, the U.S.S. "Almirante Lattore" (NCC-1959), is completed. The role of strike carriers is taken over by the NVS (new strike carrier) class built on the new light cruiser hull) starting with the "Hermes" and followed next year by the "Vikrant" [SFB]. Refinements to the "Akula" prototype configuration are necessary after poor results following warp field stability tests with the "Kratos" engines. Modifications include reconfiguration of the internal flux chillers, expansion of the intake vents, and new alignments for the support pylon propulsion shafts [SotF2]. Work on the "Belknap" class strike cruisers ends, with each year having produced 14 vessels [SotF]. 29 July The U.S.S. "Akitsu" (NCC-1012) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Arbing & Lidde Starship Construction, Boston, Earth [SotF2]. 03 August The U.S.S. "Robust" (NCC-3251) "Renner" class corvette is commissioned [FRS]. August Prototype No. 7 is shifted to TacFleet for evaluation of acceleration rates, warp braking, warp and sublight maneuverability and "dead-weapon" war games scenarios. Several classified intelligence systems are installed for testing purposes. The No. 7 ship will be "hunted" by as many as 9 TacFleet adversaries in some exercises [SotF2]. 14 August The U.S.S. "Epirus" (NCC-1015) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Rapier Dynamics Group, Melbourne Division, Earth [SotF2]. 15 August The U.S.S. "Cyane" (NCC-1890) prototype heavy frigate is laid down at Litton-Sedeco Shipbuilding, Pearl Harbor Naval Facility, Earth [SotF]. 27 August The "Santo Domingo" (NCC-8775) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commissioned [RGP]. 05 September The U.S.S. "Astura" (NCC-1011) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Carina Design & Construction, Tanami Spacebridge, Australia, Earth [SotF2]. September The various design improvements and alterations to the "Arbiter" sub-class prototypes are individually evaluated. All successful adaptations are incorporated into Prototype No. 6 in order to achieve a fully operational testbed [SotF2]. 16 September The U.S.S. "Alor" (NCC-2544) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is commis- sioned [SotF, FRS]. 20 September The U.S.S. "Repose" (NCC-1891) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Houston Division, Earth [SotF]. 29 September The U.S.S. "Raan Suk" (NCC-3222) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Ariin Associated Ind., Khagris, Andor [IFP]. 02 October 42 ships of the "Arbiter" design are officially ordered by Star Fleet. Though refinements to some systems continue, the basic external design is nearly identical to the "Akyazi" sub-class [SotF2]. 04 October The U.S.S. "Mantis" (NCC-3252) "Renner" class corvette is commissioned [FRS]. October Prototype No. 6 is shifted to the "Akula" test program after Star Fleet concludes weapons evaluations on the "Teviot" torpedo and JAKA phaser systems in the "Arbiter" operational mode. The "Bia" deflector unit and a support pylon assembly will be fitted to evaluate the "Bia" MDS system and the Flocon-designed Tuch compact phaser mounts. Tests with the system installed in Prototype No. 11 result in an overloading of the Tuch phaser system whenever the deflector unit successfully absorbs and dissipates a significant amount of offensive energy [SotF2]. The Battle of Khatanga results in the loss of 7 Star Fleet vessels [SotF2]. Teska, Spock's niece, is born. Hasmek is born in the Romulan Empire [TOS #82]. Subcommander Feric begins serving under Commander Hiran of the Bird of Prey "Galtizh" in the Romulan Empire [GN 10]. Star Fleet's Class One starship fleet consists of only 69 starship classes and 1,265 active ships [SotF]. The U.S.S. "Enterprise," at the request of Admiral Kirk, Director of Personnel, is reassigned to the Academy for use on rotation as an Academy midshipman training vessel [FRS, NTM]. 11 November The U.S.S. "Tecumseh" (NCC-1893) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [SotF]. The Transwarp Drive System tests successfully on the U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NX-2000) testbed vessel. Commodore Robert Earl Day and the Strategic Design Power & Propulsion Team prematurely begin to develop a like system for the extant Class 1b starships [SfP]. One of the first ship designs inspired by this transwarp breakthrough is the U.S.S. "Patton" class fast frigate. Based on the "Excelsior" class on a much smaller scale, the "Patton" has warp 14 capacity (though designed for warp 18 via Tandem TLN-2 1st generation transwarp units), 16 phaser emplacements, 4 torpedo tubes, and a ship's complement of 285. Although transwarp turns out to be a bust, the "Patton" is already ordered and only the prototype placed into service (refitted with the latest Tandem LN-64 engines), with the remaining vessels canceled [GEC V5N4]. 19 November The U.S.S. "Acavus" (NCC-1025) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Baltic Yards, Leningrad, Earth [SotF2]. Star Fleet Galaxy Exploration Command begins a study to design a new starship to replace the current heavy cruiser class, to be designed from the keel outwards. After some five designs are put forward and rejected, Star Fleet rather sheepishly agrees that the ideal vessel for Galaxy Exploration is the "Enterprise" class [SfP]. 24 November The U.S.S. "Eleusis" (NCC-1018) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Baltic Yards, Leningrad, Earth [SotF2]. Magna Roma (UFC 892-IV) begins to transform into a republic [TNG #8]. The future Ferengi Grand Nagus Zek is born [DSN 411]. 27 November The U.S.S. "Ermont" (NCC-1024) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Rapier Dynamics Group, Melbourne Division, Earth. The "Lyon" (NCC-8776) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commissioned [SotF2, RGP]. Rishon Uxbridge is born [TNG 151]. December The Jeffries antimatter containment system is completed and approved [SotF2]. With the "Endurance" class conversions approved, Star Fleet cancels the additional number of "Cyane" class heavy frigates (NCC-1900-NCC-1906). The "Endurance" class vessels are officially classified as frigates to emphasize their reduced offensive potential and more exploratory mission profile in comparison to the remaining "Avenger" class heavy frigates [SotF]. 15 December The U.S.S. "Vigilant" (NCC-1865) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is dry- docked at Star Fleet Division, Puget Sound Yards, Earth for conversion to the "Endurance" class--exactly 4 months after work on the "Cyane" class had begun [SotF]. 2285, 07 January The U.S.S. "Saratoga" (NCC-1892) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is laid down at Ishikawajima Harima Industries, Yokohama, Earth [SotF]. The "Akyazi" class insignia is designed, representing the three sub- classes by three stylized starships warping to the edge of U.F.P. space [PAS]. "Hawkeye" class surveillance frigates are superceded by more capable designs and are converted to cargo configuration with aft phasers and torpedo launchers removed. Lateral aperatures for sensors are replaced with large cargo doors [Inet5]. The "Pegasus" class light cruiser is commissioned. Inspired by the old "Vagabond" class to solve problems developing in the "Explorer" class, the "Pegasus" sports a shorter, broader support strut to increase stability and front-saucer mounted photon torpedo tubes in the event of the loss of the nacelle assembly. With better than warp 10 capacity (via 2 side-mounted nacelles) and a crew of 300, the "Pegasus" class will be successful and serve as the basis for many of the elements found in the "Constellation," "Odysseus," and "Questar" classes [Inet7]. 15 January The U.S.S. "Accipiter" (NCC-1035) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Rapier Dynamics Group, Melbourne Division, Earth [SotF2]. 16 January A series of failures in both the antimatter conduit system and integrated coupling units during high-warp battle maneuvers leads to the loss of Pro- totype No. 8. The 9-member command crew escapes safely after jettisoning the entire bridge/lifeboat assembly; all 5 crewmembers in the engineering pod are killed [SotF2]. January [reference stardate 2/2001] The last of the Mark I "Keith" class scouts and the Mark III "Ranger" class scouts enter service [FASA]. The "Constellation" (NCC-1974) class star cruiser is authorized. The 4- nacelle long range exploration research vessel with a "laminate" hull, 6 multipurpose research bays, warp 9.2 capacity, and a standard complement of 532 will probably be delayed in production for a decade. Original armament is to consist of 12 standard phaser emplacements, 4 heavy phaser emplacements, and 4 torpedo tubes (mounted at the engine pylon junction points). Warp capacity, complement and ordnance will change by the 2290s, even the prototype's NCC. Initially 9 ships are authorized, including the U.S.S. "Hathaway" (NCC-2593). This might be the first major starship class to employ non-sequential naval construction contract numbers. The "Constellation" class starship "Starquest" (NCC-2894) will be one of the earliest casualties of this class following the loss of the lead ship in 2299. Star Fleet Academy (Second Fleet) will name a residence hull in her honor [JRM2, SfP, TNG 147, GSM, SASH]. The U.S.S. "Salamis" (NCC-4341) "Larson" class destroyer is placed on in- active status. The U.S.S. "Ariannus" (NCC-2766) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark V configuration. The U.S.S. "Hephaestus" (NCC-26294) Mark II "Reliant" class cruiser enters service [FASA]. Most Klingon territories along the U.F.P. borders are now in the hands of more militant Imperial race family lines. Border incidents along the U.F.P./Klingon Neutral Zone (lying between the Triangle and the Orion colonial systems) become more frequent and more deadly. Star Fleet begins refurbishing older ships and taking a more militaristic stance [FASA]. The Klingon Empire decides to produce a new kind of ship to help push its borders out. Production begins on the D-21 "D'Ktahg" class attack cruiser [Inet7]. Many of Star Fleet's missions involve interaction with known threats. Major General (Rear Admiral) Roger Kensington of the Star Fleet Marines proposes that a weapon be procured for use by marines and starships near the potentially hostile borders. This weapon is to be a ruggedized, field serviceable phaser designed for the harsh treatment it may receive in combat situations. The Combat Phaser pistol will fill this niche [GEC V6N5]. Near a sector of Meerkan space, the U.S.S. "Sangamon" (NCC-1927) escort carrier ("Santee" class) is damaged beyond repair while returning from a convoy assignment. Her attackers are believed to be Meerkan pirate vessels though their origins will never be positively confirmed. Sub- sequently, the ship will be decommissioned and scrapped, her name reas- signed to an "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship (NCC-1112) [FSC]. The Tellarites' Federation Peace Medal is adopted as a U.F.P. award [FASA]. 04 February The "Sheffield" (NCC-8778) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. February [reference stardate 2/2002] The U.S.S. "Marc Antony" (NCC-4355) "Larson" class destroyer is placed on inactive status. The U.S.S. "Izar" (NCC-2751) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark V configuration. The U.S.S. "Administra- tor" (NCC-26268) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser is destroyed by hostile action or natural disaster [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) class starships are authorized. A gargantuan version of the heavy cruiser class starship, the "Excelsior" is designed as a possible replacement for the "Enterprise" class heavy cruisers, as a testbed for the experimental transwarp drive, and as a space control ship prototype hull. Resultingly, the "Excelsior's" ship classification will range from heavy cruiser to battle cruiser to space control ship. Possessing at least warp 9.3 capacity, a crew of over 810, 32 phaser emplacements, and 4 photon torpedo banks, the "Excelsior" is believed capable of piercing the galactic energy barrier, making extra- galactic exploration possible in the future. This class will face exten- sive modifications in the future, beginning with the unsuccessful trans- warp engines (Koeller UTI K27 units) and the spawning of an "improved" starship known as the "Ingram" (NCC-2001) class space control ship, based upon the same general design of the "Excelsior." By the late 2280s, an "Excelsior class upgrade" variant will be authorized, featuring hull reinforcements and new engines incorporating design features from the transwarp project. The newer design will not be instituted for existing "Excelsior" class ship upgrades, however. This class consists of 97 proposed ships, of which some 78 will be constructed. Their names and naval construction contracts will be taken from "Constitution," "Bonhomme Richard," and "Achernar" class heavy cruisers (using 'B' suffix add-ons) as well as some non-sequential 5-digit NCCs. The proposed names and NCCs are confusing and may indicate that sister ships were later renumbered, possibly even renamed in certain cases. In the 2370s, the current "Excelsior" class starships will be designated Explorers [JRM3, LOR, SotF, FASA, DNTM]. The "Midway" class light cruiser development project begins. The original design concept calls for a high speed, single engine light cruiser equipped with transwarp drive [Inet7]. The U.S.S. "Destrier" is refitted with her lateral phaser banks in the stardrive section eliminated, but compensated for by increasing the firepower of the remaining 8 banks. An upgraded sensor array is also installed [Inet5]. 12 February The U.S.S. "Ianar" (NCC-3214) fast frigate is commissioned. This class will total 36 vessels (NCC-3214-NCC-3249), designed to be extremely agile, very fast, and very tough for rapid response and 'surgical strike' missions. Each ship features warp 14 maximum speed, a complement of 318, 12 phaser emplacements, 2 photon torpedo banks, 1 bank of mines, and numerous tactical combat craft [IFP]. 16 February Prototype No. 11 performs flawlessly under the direction of Lt. Commander Sori Descanta and the command crew that will be assigned to the "Kitkun" (NCC-1091). The prototype is put through a series of complicated maneuv- ers, readiness inspections, and war games exercises during a 4-day Admiralty Inspection event at Starbase 20. Eight vessels participate, with the prototype garnering a second-place scoring finish overall, sur- passed only by the "Engage" (NCC-1125) [SotF2]. 19 February The U.S.S. "Dauntless" (NCC-3254) "Renner" class corvette is commissioned [FRS]. February [reference stardate 2/2002] The Mark III "Northampton" class frigate enters service in Star Fleet [FASA]. The Mark V "Babcock" class frigate enters service in Star Fleet [FASA]. March Construction on the U.S.S. "Akyazi" and "Akitsu" is delayed at Arbing & Lidde to allow for the incorporation of various design improvements, in- cluding modification and reinforcement of the bridge/lifeboat configur- ation and minor rearrangement of the internal bracing within the double boom structure. These changes are the result of improvements made in the prototypes during the "Arbiter" test program [SotF2]. [reference stardate 2/2003] The Klingons invade and capture Mrzicann, a small world outside the Organian Treaty Zone. This campaign represents the largest number of T-12 assault ship use. To prevent a repeat of this occurance, Star Fleet steps up its monitoring of these assault vessels, keeping track of their location and movements [FASA]. The Mark I "Kolm-An" class assault ship enters service. Housing 350 marines and all of their equipment (including tanks and assault shuttlecraft) for 30 days support on a hostile world, the "Kolm-An" carries a heftier amount of shipborne weaponry than the "Continent" or "Makin" class assault ships. This class is armed with 6 powerful phasers and 4 small photon torpedoes [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Blade of Tellar" (NCC-26253) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser is refitted to the Mark II configuration. The U.S.S. "Hera" (NCC-26297) Mark II "Reliant" class cruiser enters service [FASA]. The S-8B class mobile repair facility enters service in the Klingon Empire [FASA]. The Klingon L-9E class frigate enters service [FASA]. Joran Belar composes a piece of music which will trigger buried memories in Jadzia Dax 86 years later [DSN 450]. 29 March The U.S.S. "Nasan" (NCC-3215) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commissioned [IFP]. 05 April The U.S.S. "Endurance" (NCC-1862) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is dry- docked at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth for conversion to the new "Endurance" class frigate specs [SotF]. April [reference stardate 2/2004] The Organians announce that Sheridan's World, site of the joint Human- Klingon settlement, will be opened to authorized visitors in one standard year [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Tog" (NCC-2799) Mark V "Loknar" class frigate and the U.S.S. "Demeter" (NCC-26295) Mark II "Reliant" class cruiser enters service [FASA]. 11 April The U.S.S. "Vigilant" (NCC-1865) "Endurance" class frigate is relaunched The "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship NCC-1050 originally named "Atende" is renamed "Juist" [SotF]. The last of the Mark I "Bader" class scouts enter service [FASA]. The D-32 "Z'gavva" ("Stronger Bird") class cruiser is commissioned in the Klingon fleet. Based directly upon the Romulan S-11 design, these ships carry over 142 personnel and have warp 8 capacity [FASA]. 17 April The U.S.S. "Rnonkak" (NCC-3216) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commissioned [IFP]. 22 April The U.S.S. "Dromio" (NCC-1866) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, Puget Sound Yards, Earth for conversion to the "Endurance" class [SotF]. The D-7C class cruisers, never fully accepted by Klingon captains, are withdrawn from service in the Klingon fleet [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Joshua" (NCC-2700) class command cruiser enters service under the command of Captain Parker Grant. Utilizing a single transwarp drive unit derived from the "Excelsior" class, the ship has a maximum velocity of warp 21.89. Armed with 14 phasers and 3 torpedo tubes, the "Joshua" class will total 13 ships (NCC-2700-NCC-2712), resembling bloated destroyer/scout vessels. Having a complement of 490, "Joshua" class star- ships are designed to serve as the 'nerve centers' of U.F.P. fleet activ- ities, able to coordinate the movements and actions of up to 70 vessels simultaneously [JCP]. Note that the first three ships of the "Joshua" class, the U.S.S. "Joshua," "April," and "Hamilton" will be in service, and 5 more under construction, when a fatal flaw is discovered. Although the ships are quite well designed with admirable performance, their unique design and appearance makes them readily identifiable during fleet actions. This flaw will result in the untimely loss of several senior officers. The uncompleted ships of this class will be subsequently dismantled and scrapped, with the "Enterprise" class starships pressed into service as command cruisers while Star Fleet ponders the next step. Their solution is the "Admiralty" class command cruisers: conversions of the older "Avenger/Reliant" class starships, retaining all of their offensive firepower and defensive capabilities with their exterior appearance retained to the maximum. The primary alterations and conversion work will take place on Deck 5 which will be transformed into a Command Deck nerve center for coordinating fleet activities. The first of this class is the U.S.S. "Halsey" (NCC-2768), with 3 others authorized: "King" (NCC-2765), "Nimitz" (NCC-2766), and "Leahy" (NCC-2767) [GEC V1N2]. May [reference stardate 2/2005] One of the most-decorated frigates in Star Fleet, the U.S.S. "Blackheart" (NCC-2327) of the "Chandley" class, is reported missing while patrolling the Rimward Sector. A search is made but all that is found is a communi- cations buoy with a garbled message [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Loki" (NCC-502-B) class destroyer is authorized for construc- tion. Based upon the "Joshua" class command cruiser, the "Loki" class destroyers are ordered as replacements for the earlier destroyer classes ("Saladin," "Pompey," "Siva," "Cochise," and particularly the "Jenghiz") and carry the same names and registries (with the 'B' suffix addition). 93 vessels are proposed and 74 will be constructed (NCC-500-B-NCC-573-B), each possessing warp 9.2 capacity, 12 standard phaser emplacements, 3 (fore/aft firing) megaphaser cannon, and complements of 550. During mil- itary operations, the "Loki" will be used for point assault and hit-and- run defense, an effective fighting ship with its megaphasers and a high- density dual warp nacelle [JRM3]. Also based on the "Joshua" class command cruiser, the U.S.S. "Michael Adam" (NCC-5002-B) class scout is authorized for construction to replace the older "Anubus" scouts and class members carry the same 'B'-suffixed registries of the original vessels (NCC-5000-B-NCC-5097-B). All 98 pro- posed vessels will reportedly be constructed, each with warp 9.2 capacity, 12 standard phasers, 2 torpedo banks, and standard complements of 525. Very similar to the "Loki" class destroyers, the "Michael Adam" class scouts will be employed for patrols, surveillance, and U.F.P. defense [JRM3]. 11 May The U.S.S. "Ameer" (NCC-1014) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Carina Design & Construction, Tanami Spacebridge, Australia, Earth [SotF2]. June Prototype No. 5 shifts to the "Akula" test program. She will perform the majority of testing and evaluation on a "B" version of the "Akula" design after it is announced by Star Fleet that Axaanivus Celesco and Avondale Group will construct 11 ships closer in configuration to the "Akyazi"/"Arbiter" design [SotF2]. The U.S.S. "Avenger" (NCC-1860) heavy frigate begins its 8th mission [ACDP]. [reference stardate 2/2006] The Mark II "Griffon" class escorts enter service in Star Fleet. The U.S.S. "Irilia" (NCC-2760), "Coridan" (NCC-2768), and "Luna" (NCC-2787) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigates are refitted to the Mark V configuration. The U.S.S. "Forceful" (NCC-26270) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser is refit- ted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. [Y 175] The Frax war cruiser aegis escort, war destroyer aegis escort, and "Demon-3" fighter enter service. The Hydran DWA is launched. The Federation F-20 "Tigershark" fighter, carrying two Type 6 dogfight drones and two forward point defense phasers, is launched. The Gorn G-20 "Reptile" fighter, a modified Federation F-20 mounting two Plasma D racks and two forward point defense phasers, is operational. The Kzinti new heavy cruiser is launched, the Lyran new heavy cruiser is launched, and the WYN auxiliary dreadnought (AxDN) is launched. The U.S.S. "Farragut" (NCC-1702) is converted from a heavy cruiser into a carrier (CCV). The U.S.S. "Gettysburg" (NCC-1728) heavy command cruiser (CB) is launched, with 20% increased phaser power, 100% increased drone ability, and a 7.5% increase in warp power with a warp capable saucer [SFB]. The Gorns replace their "Iguana" class frigate with a more advanced frigate design. Several will be demilitarized and converted to transports [Inet 5]. In the Enterprise Timeline: Trill is admitted to the Federation [STSC]. 25 June The U.S.S. "Invincible" (NCC-3257) "Renner" class corvette is commissioned [FRS]. This is the period during which Dax first travels aboard Klingon ships, at least Birds of Prey [DSN #30]. July [reference stardate 2/2007] The U.S.S. "Tryla" (NCC-2777) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark V configuration, and the U.S.S. "Defender" (NCC-26227) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser is refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. 07 July Star Fleet places the order for 25 ships of the "Akula" design, bringing the total number of "Akyazi" class perimeter action ships to 105 [SotF2]. 18 July The U.S.S. "Oberon" (NCC-1880) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is drydocked at Star Fleet Division, Puget Sound Yards, Earth for conversion to "Endurance" class specs [SotF]. 24 July Work begins on the U.S.S. "Arbiter" (NCC-1048) prototype perimeter action ship at Rodriquez Ingenieria, Lima, Earth [SotF2]. 27 July The U.S.S. "Dromio" (NCC-1866) "Endurance" class frigate is relaunched [SotF]. Delwin March and Vance Madison attain their doctoral degrees. Captain Spock meets them at a symposium [ST II]. August [reference stardate 2/2008] The Klingon D-14B class destroyer enters service [FASA]. The Mark I "Scylla" class scout enters service. A testbed for the "Excelsior" class, it masses only a quarter of her tonnage. The one exception being the transwarp drive: the "Scylla" mounts normal warp drives within the intended transwarp nacelle housing. The vessel has warp 7 capacity and ordnance consisting of 6 small phasers and 2 medium sized torpedo tubes. The "Scylla" is a success on the border regions and the "Excelsior" class is given the go ahead for production. It will be assigned duties on the borders far from the prying eyes of the Klingons, Romulans, and Orions [FASA]. 15 August The U.S.S. "Juist" (NCC-1050) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Puget Sound Yards, Earth [SotF2]. 17 August The U.S.S. "Vigilant" (NCC-1865) "Endurance" class frigate is recom- missioned [SotF]. 19 August The U.S.S. "Mik Faran" (NCC-3223) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Ariin Associated Ind., Khagris, Andor [IFP]. 24 August The U.S.S. "Biisk" (NCC-1022) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Carina Design & Construction, Tanami Spacebridge, Australia, Earth [SotF2]. September TacFleet deployment requirements for the "Akula" sub-class necessitate the inclusion of numerous back-up systems and many redundant subsystems in the ships' design. The "Akulas" will be assigned to volatile areas of U.F.P. space where the adversary ratio will be inordinately high. Prototype No. 7, previously shifted to the "Akula" program in August, will be the full- systems prototype for the "Akula" design; Prototype No. 5 will serve the same function for the "B" variant [SotF2]. During the Rykla Dagh Incident, the U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-1707) heavy cruiser defeats and captures the Klingon battlecruiser "L'ktja" [SotF]. 11 September The U.S.S. "Hippolyta" (NCC-1872) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is dry- docked at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth for conversion to "Endurance" class specs [SotF]. 15 September The U.S.S. "Savannah" (NCC-1894) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is laid down at Litton-Sedeco Shipbuilding, Pearl Harbor Naval Facility, Earth [SotF]. 16 September The U.S.S. "Endurance" (NCC-1862) frigate class ship is relaunched [SotF]. 21 September The U.S.S. "Acerra" (NCC-1049) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Rodriquez Ingenieria, Lima, Earth [SotF2]. 22 September The U.S.S. "Beihai" (NCC-3224) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Guangzhou Docks, Earth [IFP]. 23 September The U.S.S. "Mari' A' Neku" (NCC-3217) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commissioned [IFP]. The Type 10 Phaser/Grenade Assault Cannon is developed. It will be standard ordnance issued to Star Fleet Marines for EVA duty. This meter-long immensely powerful weapon has a stun setting (and grenade) range of 5000 meters, heat range of 200 meters, disrupt range of 3500 meters, and dematerialize range of 2000 meters. Features include a laser indicator spot targeting system, and a patch-in system making full use of the Mark 8 Battle Suit. Due to its enormous power, the Type 10 phaser is never armed or used aboard ship, and it lacks an overload option [SFD]. This year also sees the introduction of the "Goblin" class heavy fighter. Nicknamed the "Terrible Turtle" by Star Fleet's fighter crews, the "Goblin" class carries a crew of 3 but is slightly smaller than the "Lancer" class but can outperform it in every way. Burst speed is warp 9.5 and ordnance consists of 2 phasers and 1 micro torpedo launcher. This is the first fighter to carry dual phaser armaments and an early version of the micro torpedo. 800 "Goblins" will be produced [Inet5]. Captain Kevin Atkinson aids in the development of Megaphaser Cannon at Star Fleet Tactical's Strategic Design Group. In the 2290s he will serve as the Chief Engineer of the starship "Kestral" (NCC-3000) superscout [SfP, SFD]. The U.S.S. "Delta" (NX-3390) class heavy cruiser is commissioned. A parallel development to the "Excelsior" class throughout the early 2270s, though transwarp was never considered for the "Delta," having only warp 7.6 capacity. The "Delta" class was produced as a back-up contingency for Star Fleet to have an advanced heavy cruiser in service if the hugely ambitious "Excelsior" were to be a grand failure. This class (reportedly to consist of 80 vessels) will take over frontier exploration and defense in the brief absence of the "Excelsior" class' development before becoming the superior heavy cruiser. Carrying a crew of 212 and 7 phaser arrays and 3 photon torpedo launchers ordnance, the "Delta" resembles a smaller "Enterprise" class heavy cruiser with modern nacelles [Inet12]. Star Fleet reluctantly begins decommissioning and scrapping the older Class 1 heavy cruisers [SfP]. [reference stardate 2/2009] The Mark IV "Greyhound" class warpshuttle/courier vessels enter service [FASA]. The D-10H "Riskahd" class Klingon cruisers enter service, mounting the command pods from L-9 frigates instead of the old style D-7 modules [FASA]. The Klingons also begin using the "JiiKangj" ("Conqueror") class heavy battlecruiser. Derived from the "DaJiich" the "JiiKangj" is designed to augment the fleet of D7 battlecruisers along the U.F.P. border, with warp 9 capacity, and a crew of 475. Armaments consist of 4 very heavy disruptors and 2 torpedo launcher [Inet5]. The Klingon L-13D battleships enter service [FASA]. Klingon Admiral zantai Kaneida's mission into the Triangle ends. It is so successful that only one cruiser, two destroyers, and seven K-4 gunboats were lost. It inspires similar groups to form and operate within the Triangle and along U.F.P. borders [FASA]. 09 October The U.S.S. "Dromio" (NCC-1866) "Endurance" class frigate is recommissioned [SotF]. October [reference stardate 2/2010] A faulty tractor beam guidance control pulls the U.S.S. "Carmichael" into the U.S.S. "Henley" destroying both "Wilkerson" class destroyers along with the docking facility and 730 personnel [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Poseidon" (NCC-26296) and "Chronos" (NCC-26298) Mark II "Reliant" class cruisers enter service [FASA]. The "Merlin" class reconnaissance frigate is phased-out in the Romulan Star Empire [Inet5]. 19 October The U.S.S. "Melkotia" (NCC-1873) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is dry- docked at Star Fleet Division, Puget Sound Yards, Earth for conversion to "Endurance" specs [SotF]. [reference stardate 2/20] The Type 7 X-3 "Vas'calanam" ("Aviary") class border defense outpost enters service in the Romulan Star Empire [FASA]. 28 October The U.S.S. "Shi Yan" (NCC-3218) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commis- sioned [IFP]. 29 October The U.S.S. "Ebro" (NCC-1032) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Baltic Yards, Leningrad, Earth [SotF2]. 09 November The U.S.S. "Oberon" (NCC-1880) "Endurance" class frigate is relaunched [SotF]. November A standard periodic examination reveals microscopic stress fractures and mild fatigue at certain points along the propulsion package support pylon assembly of Prototype No. 11. The cause is determined to be the different warp geometries. The other ships in the prototype fleet will be examined and a program implemented to redesign the structural reinforcement features of the propulsion support pylon assembly [SotF2]. It becomes evident that the continuation of the Genesis Project would require a level of funding, technological resources, and manpower that Dr. Marcus' private scientific consortium can no longer provide. A research grant proposal is made to the U.F.P.'s Department of Science [GN 41]. [reference stardate 2/2011] The U.S.S. "Enterprise" heavy cruiser undergoes an extensive overhaul, which includes the installation of an experimental Hyde-York photon torpedo launch system utilizing manual loading and prelaunch control, in the newly-completed space dock facility. The system handles the Beltesha Missile Systems' new Mark VI torpedo. Also at this time Main Engineering is fitted with a dilithium reactor room (adjacent to the port side one-man service lift and the radsuit locker) providing direct access to the main energizer's dilithium couplings via a double-walled radiation- proof swivel lock door. Other upgrades to Engineering at this time may include the addition of several banks of monitor/control boards [SotF, FASA, MSGE, ST-TMP/ST II]. The Mark I "Finder" class search and rescue corvette enters service. With warp 9 capacity and no weapons, the power of the "Finder" goes directly to its movement. With medium powered shields, the "Finder" is efficient and fast for its mission of finding and aiding a ship in trouble. The ship can house 200 humanoid sized life forms and up to 500 in an emergency situation, its sickbay containing 40 advanced medical couches [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Que Dane" (NCC-2791) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate is refit- ted to the Mark V configuration. The U.S.S. "Reforger" (NCC-26265) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser is refitted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. 13 November The U.S.S. "Cyane" (NCC-1890) heavy frigate class ship is launched [SotF]. 15 November The U.S.S. "Anshan" (NCC-3219) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commissioned [IFP]. 20 November The U.S.S. "Akita" (NCC-1038) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Rapier Dynamics Group, Melbourne Division, Earth [SotF2]. 23 November The U.S.S. "Arashi" (NCC-1051) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Singapore Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Singapore, Earth [SotF2]. 29 November The U.S.S. "Arauca" (NCC-1029) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Louisiana, Earth. The "Thon" (NCC-8777) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commissioned [SotF2, RGP]. Jo Stern is born, the future Chief Medical Officer of the "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-C) [TLE #4]. 01 December The U.S.S. "Endurance" (NCC-1862) frigate is commissioned. All eight frigates of this class (NCC-1862-NCC-1880) are refits of the "Avenger" class heavy frigates and will all be commissioned by early 2286. They are all scaled-down "Avengers," each now possessing only 14 phasers total and no photon torpedo banks. The U.S.S. "Ingram" (NCC-2001) "Excelsior" class variant is laid down at Star Fleet Division's San Francisco Yards [SotF, ECP]. 11 December The U.S.S. "Bucke" (NCC-1020), first ship of the "Akyazi" class, is launched at Earth [SotF2]. 13 December The U.S.S. "Ehurach" (NCC-3225) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Ariin Associated Ind., Khagris, Andor [IFP]. 14 December The U.S.S. "Atago" (NCC-1052) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Rodriquez Ingenieria, Lima, Earth [SotF2]. 15 December The U.S.S. "Abreus" (NCC-1017) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched and her sister ship the U.S.S. "Araxes" (NCC-1030) is laid down at Carina Design & Construction, Tanami Spacebridge, Australia, Earth [SotF2]. 20 December The U.S.S. "Akyazi" (NCC-1010) prototype perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. December [reference stardate 2/2012] The U.S.S. "Collinswill" (NCC-4449) "Larson" class destroyer is placed on inactive status [FASA]. In the "Mirror" universe, David Marcus leads an underground resistance movement and begins to make life difficult for the empire. Taking advant- age of every opportunity, they foil Nogura's attempts to enslave several peaceful races [TBoT #14]. 30 December The U.S.S. "Bengal" (NCC-1021) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Arbing & Lidde Starship Construction, Boston, Earth [SotF2]. 2286, 04 January The U.S.S. "Akitsu" (NCC-1012) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 05 January The U.S.S. "Repose" (NCC-1891) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is launched [SotF]. 07 January The U.S.S. "Mako" (NCC-3260) "Renner" class corvette is commissioned [FRS]. 09 January The U.S.S. "Constellation" (NCC-1895) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Houston Division, Earth [SotF]. January [reference stardate 2/2101] The first L-42 "Z'gavasta" ("Great Bird") class frigate enters service in the Klingon fleet. It is the largest vessel type produced as a direct result of the latest Klingon/Romulan technology exchange. Taking its design from the Romulan S-11 class scout, this frigate looks very much like a giant K-22 class scout or D-32 class cruiser, sporting the same type of adjustable wings [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Drox" (NCC-2770) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark V configuration. The U.S.S. "Terminator" (NCC-26240) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser is converted to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. 13 January The U.S.S. "Beuel" (NCC-1026) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Arbing & Lidde Starship Construction, Boston, Earth [SotF2]. 15 January The U.S.S. "Eleusis" (NCC-1018) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. The Mark V "Brenton" class cruisers enter service with complements of 395 and warp 8 capacity [FASA]. 18 January The U.S.S. "Tu Zhong" (NCC-3226) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Guangzhou Docks, Earth [IFP]. 19 January The U.S.S. "Dardanius" (NCC-1871) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is drydocked at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth for con- version to "Endurance" class specs [SotF]. 28 January The U.S.S. "Epirus" (NCC-1015) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 01 February [reference stardate 2/2102.01] Samuel T. Cogburn's 'Federation Law And Diplomacy' is published [FASA]. 02 February The U.S.S. "Hippolyta" (NCC-1872) "Endurance" class frigate is relaunched [SotF]. 03 February The U.S.S. "Du Chong" (NCC-3227) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Guangzhou Docks, Earth [IFP]. The Klingon L-9F class frigate enters service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Hathor" (NCC-26299) Mark II "Reliant" class cruiser enters service [FASA]. Construction begins on the U.S.S. "Stellar Wind" (NCC-1501) "Enterprise" class variant [Inet6]. 16 February The U.S.S. "Oberon" (NCC-1880) "Endurance" class frigate is recom- missioned. The U.S.S. Acavus" (NCC-1025) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched. The U.S.S. "Oberon" will on stardate 7938.29 verify the existence of the Klingon "K'teremny" class D-9 destroyer "Qrish" ("The Lion of Kazh," KL 12550) [SotF, SotF2, FRS]. 19 February The U.S.S. "Astura" (NCC-1011) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 21 February The U.S.S. "Melkotia" (NCC-1873) "Endurance" class frigate is relaunched [SotF]. February The Genesis Device's planetary delivery system and the high-power Genesis Wave Generator is completed at the Regula I Space Laboratory and a first- generation Genesis Device prototype is constructed. It is designed for a low-power, limited-range-of-effect detonation within a confined space [GN 41]. March Funding and official assistance is secured for Project Genesis. Star Fleet makes available the services of the starship "Reliant" (NCC-1864) and her crew. The Genesis team is relocated from Deneva to the Regula I Space Laboratory, in orbit above the Class D asteroid Regula in the Mutara Sector [GN 41]. 02 March The U.S.S. "Tecumseh" (NCC-1893) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is launched [SotF]. 03 March The U.S.S. "Reprisal" (NCC-1896) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth. The Star Fleet Corps of Engineers begins to excavate an underground facility within the Regula asteroid. The starship "Reliant" (NCC-1864) is assigned to find a planet devoid of all life, in a suitable orbit for a Class M world, on which to test a full-scale Genesis Effect. Excavation will take 10 months [SotF, GN 41]. March [reference stardate 2/2103] The U.S.S. "Molens" (NCC-2783) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark V configuration. The U.S.S. "Osiris" (NCC-26301) Mark II "Reliant" class cruiser enters service [FASA]. Commander Mandala Flynn is promoted to Captain and given command of the U.S.S. "Magellan" explorer, one of 4 "Galaxy" class ships including the "Andromeda," "M-31," and "Magellanic Clouds" [TOS #1]. Several TacFleet officials announce they are displeased with the velocity limitations of the basic "Akula" design. TacFleet later is satisfied with the maximum velocity of warp 18.5 considering their enhanced defensive capabilities [SotF2]. The Trill symbiont Dax is joined with the 5th host, Torias, married to Nilani Kahn. In less than a year, Torias Dax leaves the Symbiosis Institute on Trill for Earth's spacedock facility. He dies on stardate 8615.2 during the test flight of the prototype transwarp shuttlecraft "Infinity" despite the warning of Cadet Saavik's failed simulator runs. Saved from total destruction by the ETS (emergency transporter suit), the symbiont is transferred to the host body of Joran Belar. Joran Dax is a serial killer who will murder 3 women on Trill, with the obsession of making holo recordings of the moment of death while playing key notes. Verjyl Gard and Kov apprehend him before committing another murder, but Joran Dax is impaled during the altercation. The Dax symbiont is implanted into Curzon, and the records are altered to hide the fact that nearly half the population of Trill are capable of being joined, including initiate rejects--Joran Dax being hte first unsuitable host to survive joining. Torias Dax is instead listed as having been in a coma for 6 months following the shuttlecraft accident. Ambassador Curzon Dax will be well-liked by the Klingons and spend considerable time socializing with them. Curzon will become Sarek's aide, and Sarek will be his mentor [DSN 478, DSN 450, GN 38, TLE #3]. 20 March The U.S.S. "Ermont" (NCC-1024) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 29 March The U.S.S. "Saratoga" (NCC-1892) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is launched [SotF]. 04 April The U.S.S. "Dardanius" (NCC-1871) "Endurance" class frigate is launched [SotF]. 07 April The U.S.S. "Toresta" (NCC-1897) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is laid down at Ishikawajima Harima Industries, Yokohama, Earth [SotF]. April Star Fleet directs that additional crew safeguards be added to the "Akula" design, including the addition of a shuttle/escape craft in the Avondale-built ships. Also, the 3-person lifeboats in the primary hull of the "Akulas" will have improved "sleeper" qualities [SotF2]. 10 April The U.S.S. "Nar-Tak Shir" (NCC-1876) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is drydocked at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth for conversion to "Endurance" class specs [SotF]. 12 April The U.S.S. "Chengdu" (NCC-3228) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Guangzhou Docks, Earth [IFP]. [reference stardate 2/2104] The Organians permit mission teams from the Klingon Empire and the Federation to visit Sheridan's World. Included on the U.F.P. team is historian Irenna Suparov serving as Assistant Chief Negotiator. One week later, the colonists will vote on whether to join the Federation, join the Klingon Empire, or become a fully independent world [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Deyan" (NCC-4451) "Larson" class destroyer is lost, her where- abouts unknown [FASA]. Admiral Josef Cookston addresses the Military Appropriations Committee [FASA]. The Type A "K'Teremny" class destroyer is commissioned by the Klingons. Thought to be the wave of the future, they will receive a crushing blow when two squadrons are destroyed along the Romulan border by a single V-6 on a retaliation mission for an earlier Klingon attack. Battle reports indicate that their lack of movement had allowed the larger cruiser to outmaneuver and eventually outgun the squadrons. This battle, coupled with several other near defeats, will cause a panicked reevaluation of Klingon designs, and a number of improvements are quickly implemented [Inet7]. 23 April The U.S.S. "Shah Jahan" (NCC-3261) "Renner" class corvette is commissioned [FRS]. 03 May The U.S.S. "Accipiter" (NCC-1035) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 16 May The U.S.S. "Lobruuk" (NCC-3229) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Ariin Associated Ind., Khagris, Andor [IFP]. May [reference stardate 2/2105] The last of the Klingon T-5A assault ships enter service [FASA]. 30 May Work begins on the U.S.S. "Akula" (NCC-1090) prototype perimeter action ship at Terran Rockwell (Spacecraft Division), Pedersen Spaceport, Earth [SotF2]. 03 June The U.S.S. "Hippolyta" (NCC-1872) "Endurance" class frigate is recom- missioned [SotF]. 06 June The U.S.S. "Melkotia" (NCC-1873) "Endurance" class frigate is recom- missioned [SotF]. Admiral James Kirk's dog (Jake) Butler, dies. Kirk tells Antonia that he is going back to Star Fleet, presumably after a brief (2 year?) retirement [ST VII]. The Duotronic IV series computer is developed. When later installed aboard the "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-A) it will cause sporatic shipboard breakdowns, due to the main computer peripheral interface [SotF, ST V, SfP]. The U.S.S. "Avenger" (NCC-1860) and U.S.S. "Alacrity" (NCC-1881) heavy frigates defeat the heavy cruisers "Farragut" (NCC-1702) and "El Dorado" (NCC-1722) by substantial margins at the renowned "Balikatan" war games [SotF]. June [reference stardate 2/2106] The Klingon L-9G class frigate enters service [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Isis" (NCC-26300) Mark II "Reliant" class cruiser enters service [FASA]. The Klingon L-42B class frigate enters service. More powerful than the L-42A, with reinforced superstructure, it is less maneuverable [FASA]. This year, the "D'Ktahg" class Klingon heavy fighter is superceded by more efficient designs and most examples of this type are either scrapped or modified to the "Targ" configuration [Inet5]. The nominal class name "D'Ktahg" is apparently carried over to a newly commissioned D-21 attack cruiser. The Type A "D'Ktahg" class carries a ship's complement of 359 and possesses warp 9.7 capacity. However, the D-21 will be a dismal failure as an attack vessel when serious flaws in systems become apparent. By the end of its first year of production, 3 A models will have been destroyed and one scrapped after overzealous Klingon captains had engaged Romulan and Federation heavy cruisers with superior ranged weapons. It was found that the "D'Ktahg" was lacking a rear firing torpedo and improved shields, along with other ship systems. When these problems are fixed the vessel is to take a new variant and a B version will be produced [Inet7]. 18 June The U.S.S. "Escovedo" (NCC-3263) "Renner" class corvette is commissioned [FRS]. 22 June The U.S.S. "Tanzu" (NCC-3230) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Szand Butu Ltd., Latar, Izar [IFP]. 28 June The U.S.S. "Omuvi" (NCC-3231) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Szand Butu Ltd., Latar, Izar [IFP]. The prison on Pao'la is hit by a minor quake [TOS #97]. 07 July The U.S.S. "Fujian" (NCC-3232) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Guangzhou Docks, Earth [IFP]. 16 July [reference stardate 2/2107.16] Admiral Randolph Morrow informs all Star Fleet vessels that "According to information obtained by the highest levels of Star Fleet Command, the race of energy beings referred to as the Organians have ceased their enforce- ment of the Organian Peace Treaty." Apparently, the Organians will no longer intervene in any actions between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, which means that interstellar war is again possible [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Thoth" (NCC-26302) Mark II "Reliant" class cruiser enters service [FASA]. 17 July The U.S.S. "Bendraze" (NCC-1040) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Baltic Yards, Leningrad, Earth [SotF2]. 21 July The U.S.S. "Ameer" (NCC-1014) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 22 July The U.S.S. "Atessa" (NCC-1056) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Puget Sound Yards, Earth [SotF2]. [Y 176] With the front line stabilized and the Federation economy churning out new ships faster than the Coalition can kill them (and the Coalition economy just beginning to falter), the Federation goes on the strategic offensive. Knowing full well that any offensive would have to be limited in scope and focused on a specific and valuable objective, Star Fleet Command decides on a drive toward the Tholians to separate the Klingons and the Romulans. Such a move would divide the Coalition (preventing them from moving sup- plies and ships back and forth), make optimum use of the U.F.P.'s interior lines, draw ships from both the major Coalition powers away from the badly damaged Federation allies, reduce the effectiveness of the Romulan KR class ships by cutting them off from spare parts they could not supply themselves, and ultimately allow the Alliance to force a separate peace on the Romulan Star Empire. The Federation drive, called Operation Wedge, is coordinated with a Hydran assault on the Lyran Firewall bases and with a Gorn feint at the Romulan home worlds. One of the most spectacular Hydran failures takes place at this time when a Hydran squadron, trapped with its back to a gas giant, is cut to ribbons by Klingon forces. The Lyrans begin launching raids into the Old Colonies area to disrupt convoys supporting the forward-deployed Hydran forces. Hydran attacks on Lyran Firewall bases will continue without success into 2288. The Klingon front is disrupted by a deep raid by Commodore Mitchell's squadron, which de- stroys a key Lyran supply base, forcing the Lyran fleet on the U.F.P. front to transfer back to the Kzinti sector (or perhaps just giving the Lyrans an excuse to do so). This plan has several advantages. Striking at the junction of Klingon and Romulan space would take advantage of the divided command. The Tholians are fiercely neutral, despite several minor Coalition attacks on their borders, will in effect move the edge of the galaxy closer to the Federation start lines. The neutralized Orion cluster will, under the right circumstances, return to full membership in the Federation, allowing a bloodless conquest of one-third of the neces- sary distance to the Tholian border. Several alternative operations for the first Federation strategic counter-offensive (as opposed to the numerous local counterattacks) are considered and rejected. Ultimately the plan succeeds. Strong drives knock out key Klingon and Romulan bases, and a swift maneuver encircles the Orion enclave and forces them (although not the pirate fleet) to return to the Federation. The second stage of the drive in the fall of this year reaches the Tholian border, and the Tholians tentatively accept a "friendly power" status just short of an outright alliance with the Grand Alliance. They will not allow U.F.P. ships into their territory. Throughout the year there are continual operations along the front line between the Federation and the Klingons and Romulans. In one such battle, a Klingon fleet launches a deep raid behind Federation lines but are barely able to escape after their frigate squadron (the deepest penetrating unit) gets trapped and annihilated. There is also a brief attempt by one Romulan commander (Admiral Tiercellus) to negotiate a separate peace (not for the Romulans; just for his fleet) with the Gorns. Alliance historians will regard this as a false effort used to trap a key Gorn warship, but Coalition historians will insist that it was a genuine effort and the cloaked ships in the area were simply there to guard against Gorn treachery. This is the most significant event in a year of continuous combat on the Gorn-Romulan border, and the start of the ISC's expansion policy. The Interstellar Concordium begins to move into Romulan territory this year, followed by their first incursion into Gorn territory one week later. During this period the Andromedan "Ravager" (RAV) ships ("Conquistador" variants armed with one heavy and two light tractor repulsor beams) and "Instigator" (INS) ships ("Intruder" variants armed with one heavy and four light tractor repulsor beams) arrive in our galaxy. Hydran "Buffalo Hunter" fusion war destroyers (DWF), "Lion Hunter" war destroyer leaders (DWL), and "Rhino Hunter" hellbore war destroyers (DWH) are launched. The Romulans launch their "SeaHawk Leader" frigate leader (SEL), the Kzinti their mobile carrier/war destroyer carrier (DWV), while the Gorns launch their battle destroyer carrier (BDV) and fast carrier resupply ship (FCR). The Klingons launch a series of ships: F5W war destroyer, war destroyer leader (FWC), mobile carrier (FWV), FWVK variant, and the Z-H heavy fighter. The Z-H carries four Type 1 and two Type 6 drones, an electronic warfare pod, two forward short-range disruptors, and forward and rear arc defensive phasers. The Hydrans launch their "Cheyene," "Mohawk," and "Iroquois" new heavy cruisers. The Jindarian "Meteor-3" fighter, carrying two large rail guns forward and two forward point defense phasers, is operational [SFB]. 30 July The U.S.S. "Dardanius" (NCC-1871) "Endurance" class frigate is recom- missioned [SotF]. David Forester, Geoffrey Corin, Jana Akton, Robin Brady, Vanda M'Giia, and Sturek, enter the Star Fleet Academy on Earth. In two years they will all enter Command School [GN 27]. 17 August The U.S.S. "Armavir" (NCC-1059) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Rodriquez Ingenieria, Lima, Earth [SotF2]. 21 August The U.S.S. "Arbiter" (NCC-1048) perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 22 August The U.S.S. "Jari' A' Neku" (NCC-3233) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Ariin Associated Ind., Khagris, Andor [IFP]. 23 August The U.S.S. "Di Vann" (NCC-3220) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commissioned [IFP]. 27 August The U.S.S. "Acavus" (NCC-1025) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 30 August The U.S.S. "Bucke" (NCC-1020) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 02 September The U.S.S. "Nar-Tak Shir" (NCC-1876) "Endurance" class frigate is re- launched [SotF]. 08 September The U.S.S. "Jico" (NCC-1057) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Puget Sound Yards, Earth [SotF2]. 16 September The U.S.S. "Repose" (NCC-1891) "Cyane" class heavy frigate and the U.S.S. "Abreus" (NCC-1017) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship are commissioned [SotF, SotF2]. 22 September The U.S.S. "Cyane" (NCC-1890) heavy frigate is commissioned. Based directly upon the "Avenger" class, all ten ships (NCC-1890-1899) possess the same firepower of their predecessor heavy frigate class but with newer system types. Almost identical to the "Avenger," these ships have the capacity to embark full squadrons of "Killer Bee" tactical assault craft. The U.S.S. "Kitkun" (NCC-1091) "Akula" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Terran Rockwell (Spacecraft Div- ision), Pedersen Spaceport, Earth. The "Cyane" class heavy frigate might also be designated the Mark II "Avenger" class [SotF, SotF2, Inet7]. 28 September The U.S.S. "Eleusis" (NCC-1018) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. October [reference stardate 2/2110] The U.S.S. "Dallas" (NCC-2759) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark V configuration [FASA]. 11 October The U.S.S. "Akyazi" (NCC-1010) perimeter action ship is commissioned. Designed for patrol and stealth, the "Akyazi" features 14 phasers, 3 torpedo tubes, Duotronic IV computers, a complement of only 84, and an incredible battle maximum speed of warp 21.5 via 2 LN-90 warp engines. By the 2290s, this class will total 38 starships (NCC-1010-NCC-1047) [SotF2]. stardate 7130.4 The Project Genesis tape is recorded by Dr. Carol Marcus [ST II]. The Klingon destroyer "Qrish" is pursued between borderspace and Donatu, by U.F.P. starships upon discovering her disappearence from her homeport in the Shahkur star system. The U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-1707) heavy cruiser is destroyed in the ensuing battle and the new destroyer U.S.S. "Ajax" (NCC-547) withdraws badly mauled. The "Qrish" escapes unscathed [SotF, FRS]. 15 October The U.S.S. "Bisbee" (NCC-1037) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Louisiana, Earth [SotF2]. Shar-Lon is born on the soon-to-become 'World of the Peacekeepers' [TNG #2]. 17 October The U.S.S. "Galati" (NCC-3234) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Guangzhou Docks, Earth. The U.S.S. "Akitsu" (NCC-1012) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [IFP, SotF2]. The Lornaks massacre the Tralesta clan ending a feud lasting 200 years in the Acamarian system. Yuta of the Tralesta clan has her life span extended to seek revenge [TNG 157]. 22 October The U.S.S. "Juist" (NCC-1050) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 26 October The heavy cruiser "Hornet" (NCC-1714) and the strike cruiser "Mikuma" (NCC-2516) depart on an extended-duration exploratory mission predicted to last three years. The U.S.S. "Avesta" (NCC-1034) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Arbing & Lidde Starship Construc- tion, Boston, Earth [SotF, SotF2]. 29 October The U.S.S. "Biisk" (NCC-1022) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 31 October The "Leeds" (NCC-8779) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. November [reference stardate 2/2111] The Z-1 "Morlasasi Stelam" ("Nova") class battleship enters service in the Romulan Star Empire. This is the Romulan Navy's first battleship to be commissioned, mounting 10 of the most powerful disruptors available and 6 photon torpedo bays capable of laying down a barrage in all directions. The Z-1 carries a complement of 550 and has warp 8 capacity [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Ra" (NCC-26279) Mark II "Reliant" class cruiser is destroyed either by hostile action or natural disaster [FASA]. 02 November The U.S.S. "Acerra" (NCC-1049) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 03 November The U.S.S. "Epirus" (NCC-1015) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. [reference stardate 2/21] The Type 2 T-10 "Reemea" ("Bright One") class destroyer enters service in the Romulan fleet, mounting a larger impulse engine and a photon torpedo tube [FASA]. 17 November The U.S.S. "Saratoga" (NCC-1892) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is commis- sioned, commanded by Captain Alexander. Next year she will be the first Star Fleet starship to detect the approach of the Cetacean Probe. The U.S.S. "Brant" (NCC-1033) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Arbing & Lidde Starship Construction, Boston, Earth [SotF, ST IV, SotF2]. 22 November The U.S.S. "Astura" (NCC-1011) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 23 November The U.S.S. "Fuzhun" (NCC-3235) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Guangzhou Docks, Earth [IFP]. 29 November The U.S.S. "Accipiter" (NCC-1035) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 02 December The U.S.S. "Betzic" (NCC-3236) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Szand Butu Ltd., Latar, Izar [IFP]. [reference stardate 2/2112.02] A Romulan scoutship is fired on by a Gorn battleship while in a system recently brought under Gorn control. Gorn fire severs the warp engine nacelle of the Romulan craft, limiting its self-destructive capability. The Gorn salvage much of the wreckage, learning about the Romulans [FASA]. 05 December The U.S.S. "Ermont" (NCC-1024) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 06 December The U.S.S. "Ebro" (NCC-1032) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. December Seven ships of the "Levant" (NCC-1843) class are authorized for construct- ion [SotF]. 08 December The U.S.S. "Tecumseh" (NCC-1893) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is commis- sioned [SotF]. 09 December The U.S.S. "Thun" (NCC-1055) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Singapore Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Singapore, Earth [SotF2]. 14 December The U.S.S. "Kanpalu" (NCC-3221) "Ianar" class fast frigate is com- missioned [IFP]. 15 December The U.S.S. "Nar-Tak Shir" (NCC-1876) "Endurance" class frigate is recom- missioned [SotF]. 16 December The U.S.S. "Sumter" (NCC-1898) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is laid down at Litton-Sedeco Shipbuilding, Pearl Harbor Naval Facility, Earth [SotF]. In the "Mirror" universe, imperial technicians manage to break through the barrier between the dimensions using a special process. Emperor Nogura orders the invasion of the "Mirror" universe. Admiral James T. Kirk in command of the I.S.S. "Enterprise" spearheads the attack. The crew will encounter their extradimensional counterparts who, with the help of the Klingons, Romulans, and David Marcus' resistance force, manage to turn the tables on the empire. With a captured fleet of ships, the resistors ready themselves to openly oppose their oppressors. This may be the beginning of the end for the empire [TBoT #14]. 26 December The U.S.S. "Couran" (NCC-3237) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Szand Butu Ltd., Latar, Izar [IFP]. 30 December The U.S.S. "Savannah" (NCC-1894) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is commis- sioned [SotF]. Construction ends on the 40 Eridani A Type 1 Fast Passenger Freighter, after some 20 of these Vulcan vessels enter service [GEC V2N1]. 2287, 05 January The "T'aixuantis" (NCC-8782) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is commissioned [RGP]. The parade version of the "Akyazi" class insignia, focusing on three stylized vectors at the center of its design, is first used [PAS]. "Lancer" class heavy fighters are transferred to reserve forces [Inet5]. The first field test of the Genesis Matrix is initiated in the sealed underground space of Regula after being sufficiently hollowed out and confirmed to be free of gaseous particles. The test is an unqualified success and transforms the lifeless, vacuum-sealed underground cavern into a thriving primitive organic ecosystem requiring only the addition of artificial sunlight to sustain itself. 08 January The U.S.S. "Ameer" (NCC-1014) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 11 January The "Levant" class exploratory cruisers are reclassified as heavy cruisers. The U.S.S. "Arashi" (NCC-1051) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF, SotF2]. 12 January The U.S.S. "Acri" (NCC-1039) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Louisiana, Earth [SotF2]. The "Akyazi" class perimeter action ships see battle for the first time when the "Eleusis" (NCC-1018) and "Acavus" (NCC-1025) engage Orion vessels near the Klingon border. The 4 Orion craft are surveilled by intelligence units for several stardates and are known to be engaged in smuggling oper- ations. After a brief skirmish, all 4 ships are rendered threat-negative when their propulsion systems are neutralized by torpedo salvos from both ships [SotF2]. January [reference stardate 2/2201] The U.S.S. "Janus Colony" (NCC-2775) "Loknar" class frigate is destroyed [FASA]. 21 January The U.S.S. "Akita" (NCC-1038) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched. The U.S.S. "Artika" (NCC-1060) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Rodriquez Ingenieria, Lima, Earth [SotF2]. 27 January The U.S.S. "Eire" (NCC-1041) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Carina Design & Construction, Tanami Spacebridge, Australia, Earth [SotF2]. 28 January (stardate 8130.3) On a survey mission, the U.S.S. "Reliant" (NCC-1864) is hijacked by Khan Noonian Singh from Ceti Alpha V. The Genesis Device is prematurely activated, following a space battle between the "Enterprise" and the com- mandeered "Reliant." The latter vessel is destroyed and the former is severely damaged. The Genesis planet is created from the Mutara Nebula [ST II]. In the future, the "Reliant's" name will be honored by having a residence hull at the First Fleet Star Fleet Academy named for her [SASH]. stardate 8128.76 Captain Spock mindmelds with Dr. McCoy, transferring his Katra to the doctor. Spock dies in the line of duty from radiation poisoning while manually repairing the main energizer needed to power the warp engines of the "Enterprise" and escape the detonating Genesis Device [ST II, ST III]. stardate 8128.7 In the alternate timeline of stardate 3135.1, there is no Kirk to return to the Genesis planet and Spock's Katra remains in McCoy, eventually to be placed in the Hall of Ancient Thought on Vulcan. McCoy retires from active service and the "Enterprise" will be decommissioned shortly thereafter [SNW]. stardate 8141.6 The "Enterprise" departs the Mutara system to pickup the crew of the "Reliant" marooned on Ceti Alpha V [ST II]. 30 January The U.S.S. "Pi Quaran" (NCC-3238) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Szand Butu Ltd., Latar, Izar [IFP]. With enough Type 1/2B Phasers in service, the older phasers are retired to reserve stocks. Star Fleet offers the older Type 1/2s to active and retired Star Fleet members living on outposts and starbases as personal defensive weapons. As many as 5000 are shipped to Star Fleet Academy to become part of its historical collection [GEC V6N5]. stardate 8210.01 The Requirements Analysis Board (under the direction of Fleet Admiral Harry Morrow) issues its controversial recommendation for the decommis- sioning of "Enterprise" class starships as more vessels of the cheaper, but less versatile, "Tikopai" class become available [FRS, ST III]. Star Fleet receives a message that Captain Mandala Flynn of the "Magellan" ("Galaxy" class) starship, exploring the Andromeda galaxy, completed the first close-range observation of a supernova [ST III]. stardate 8210.3 Admiral James Kirk, in direct violation of Star Fleet orders, takes the "Enterprise" to Genesis. The "Enterprise" is self-destructed upon encountering a Klingon "Bird of Prey" scout commanded by Captain Kruge, also responsible for the destruction of the U.S.S. "Grissom" (NCC-638) superscout/survey vessel. Kruge dies in combat, and the Genesis planet breaks up into an asteroid belt. Admiral Kirk and his officers capture the Klingon scout ship intact, recover the Genesis Wave-regenerated Captain Spock, and spend the next three months in exile on Vulcan [ST III]. Maltz, one of the Klingon officers taken into custody, will help the Federation Scientific Research Council in the preparation of 'The Klingon Dictionary.' Maltz, from the House of Grokan, will become a bounty hunter consult to Hakon within the next century [ST III, KD, GN 41]. In the 2370s, the object of outwitting Commander Kruge before the destruction of the Genesis planet will become the object of one of Reginald Barclay's holodeck programs [TNG #47]. Shortly after the destruction of the Genesis Planet, Star Fleet disposes of its entire supply of protomatter. Admiral Drake is able to produce records proving that all of the supply is accounted for. The Genesis Investigation Committee concludes that David Marcus had obtained protomatter from outside of the Federation, possibly the Klingons. Note that by 2370, Dr. Seyetik will make use of protomatter in an experiment to revitalize the star Epsilon 119 [GN 20, DSN 429]. In the wake of Project Genesis, Terraform Command is established [TNG #70]. The U.S.S. "Scorpio" (NCC-1683) "Helena" class cruiser will take the "Enterprise's" place at the Academy as a training vessel, serving 6 classes of cadets before her retirement [Inet4]. [reference stardate 2/2206.25] Before his death, Imperial Security Officer Karamark vestai-Treth secretly transmits a copy of the Genesis data obtained by Kruge to his superiors on Klinzhai [FASA]. Note that Star Fleet's answer to the threat of cloaked enemy starships in U.F.P. space will lead to the development of the "Nemesis" and "Talon" classes. Roughly comparable to the "Asia" and "Eclipse" classes, these two destroyer classes will house beefed-up forward sensor arrays, as well as large torpedo bays. Early versions will utilize a standard photon torpedo tube with a proximity fuse and are fired in a broad spread "blanketing" the target area. Later, a torpedo will be developed to home in on a Bird of Prey's plasma trail, making covert actions against the U.F.P. foolhardy, at best [Inet13]. Sanara is born during this period. Her parents will be killed in the Vulcana Regar quake. Before her 7th birthday, Captain Spock will be asked to serve as her than'tha at the Institute for the Transmission of Vulcan Culture by Saavik. He will falsely suspect that Sanara is his daughter conceived on the Genesis Planet during the brief pon farr drive [SNW II]. 08 February The U.S.S. "Arauca" (NCC-1029) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 09 February The U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NX-2000) prototype starship is officially launched [ECP]. February [reference stardate 2/2202] The Mark V "Bader" class scouts enter service [FASA]. The Klingon S-4A class repair tenders are phased out by the S-4B class repair tenders [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Nichter" (NCC-2102-B) class dreadnought is authorized. Of this class, all 50 proposed ships are replacements for the "Star League" class dreadnoughts, and bear the same names and NCCs with 'B' suffixes (NCC-2100-B-NCC-2149-B). At least 38 will be constructed, each having warp 9.5 capacity, 32 phaser emplacements, and 4 torpedo banks. These ships are capable of mass destruction and will be used to display a show of force in troubled areas. They feature extremely powerful shields, sen- sors, and ECM systems; each manned by a standard complement of 1,039 based upon the "Excelsior" type ships. During military operations, the "Nichter" class dreadnought will be used as a point assault ship and for main-line defense [JRM3]. The U.S.S. "Rothwell" (NCC-1401-B) class light cruiser is authorized. A lightly armed, general purpose exploration vessel, the "Rothwell" ships are replacements for the earlier "Shanks" class light cruisers and retain their names and NCCs (with the addition of 'B' suffixes). 98 ships are proposed (NCC-1400-B-NCC-1497-B) and at least the first 43 will be built. The "Rothwell" carries a standard ship's complement of 858, has a warp capacity of 9.2, and an ordnance of 24 phasers and 2 torpedo tubes [JRM3]. The U.S.S. "Chryse" (NCC-4453) "Larson" class destroyer is sold to a pri- vate sector. The U.S.S. "Toronto" (NCC-2771) and "Mantilles" (NCC-2784) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigates are refitted to the Mark V configuration [FASA]. According to one account, this year sees the commissioning of the first of the Mark III "Belknap" class cruisers with doubled impulse power and increased superstructure. Some 20 vessels will comprise this class, probably refits [Inet7]. 17 February The U.S.S. "Beihai" (NCC-3224) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commissioned [IFP]. 25 February Funding is secured for an additional heavy cruiser of "Levant" specificat- ions [SotF]. 28 February The "Levant" class is rechristened "Enterprise (II)" class and the "Enterprise" is inserted into the production schedule at Star Fleet Division's San Francisco facility. Hull number 1701 is retained for record-keeping purposes since "Levant" class hull numbers were already assigned in the 1800 series [SotF]. 01 March Construction begins on the "Enterprise (II)" (Ex-"Levant," NCC-1843) heavy cruiser at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth [SotF, HCE]. Alternate names on record for this new NCC-1701-A heavy cruiser include "Yorktown," "Atlantis," and "Ti-Ho" (NCC-1798), as well as the registry number NCC-4380 (issued on stardate 8102.18) [NTM, SFB, MSGE, EBLP]. 03 March The U.S.S. "Haffac" (NCC-3239) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Ariin Associated Ind., Khagris, Andor [IFP]. 05 March The U.S.S. "Atago" (NCC-1052) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 12 March The U.S.S. "Katana" (NCC-3268) "Renner" class corvette is commissioned [FRS]. March [reference stardate 2/2203] Star Fleet Command institutes the Rapid Integration Program beginning with the Igresh and Ulthairian races [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Solaris" (NCC-2401-B) class cruiser is authorized. A moder- ately armed, general purpose, defense capable exploration and research vessel, this graceful, birdlike cruiser is equipped with powerful shields, long-range sensors and maneuverability. The "Solaris" possesses better than warp 9 capacity, 28 phaser emplacements, 4 photon torpedo banks, and a standard ship's complement of 703. Out of an initially proposed 89 ships, at least 48 will be constructed (NCC-2400-B-2448-B). All NCCs pos- sess the 'B' suffix and are intended to replace the older "Podesti" class cruisers. The "Solaris" class utilizes the original ships' names and is unique for its extremely warp dynamic secondary hull design. This design was originally proposed as Federation Experimental Starship NX-1701-A by the Solaris Corporation\Breeze Division prior to the "Enterprise (II)" class decision, with 26 phaser emplacements, a ship's complement of 615, and estimated warp 13 capacity [JRM3, GEC V2N6]. 25 March The U.S.S. "Araxes" (NCC-1030) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 26 March The U.S.S. "Constellation" (NCC-1895) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is launched [SotF]. 28 March The U.S.S. "Sybaris" (NCC-1102) "Akula" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Terran Rockwell (Spacecraft Division), Pedersen Spaceport, Earth [SotF2]. 02 April The U.S.S. "Juist" (NCC-1050) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 07 April The U.S.S. "Bengal" (NCC-1021) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 09 April The U.S.S. "Arbiter" (NCC-1048) perimeter action ship is commissioned. Second in the "Akyazi" sub-class, this represents an improved "Akyazi" design with 13 phaser emplacements, 4 torpedo tubes, a warp 22 battle max- imum speed, and a complement of only 77. There will be 42 ships in this class (NCC-1048-NCC-1089) [SotF2]. 11 April The U.S.S. "Reprisal" (NCC-1896) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is launched [SotF]. 12 April The U.S.S. "Talence" (NCC-1062) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Singapore Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Singapore, Earth [SotF2]. April The Chief of Star Fleet Command orders that all remaining "Enterprise" class starships be retained in active service, and that they undergo systems refurbishing during regular overhauls to permit them to once again be assigned to deep-space exploration [FRS]. With the "Jenshahn" (NCC-2215) heavy carrier and "Chosin" (NCC-2610) attack carrier classes in great demand throughout the fleet, the procure- ment of 12 additional ships is approved. To avoid the funding battles between both classes, a third class is proposed: the "Youngblood" (NCC- 2263) heavy carrier [FSC]. [reference stardate 2/2204] The L-24 "Komo val" ("Ever-Victorious") class battleship enters service in the Klingon navy. The largest warship in the Klingon fleet, this mammoth ship is commissioned into service prior to the testing of the U.F.P.'s "Excelsior" class and for a short period of time the balance of power along the borders turns in favor of the Klingons. The L-24 uses the most powerful warp and impulse engines in the Klingon inventory yielding a highly efficient maneuver ratio and allowing a sustained speed of warp 6 for long periods of time (warp 8 is maximum). The ship's 480 troops and their 8 light support vehicles are capable of being transported to the ground in less than 7 minutes. In addition the ship carries a crew of 1,070 [FASA]. Meanwhile, in the Romulan Empire, the Type 5 V-6 "S'ten Vastam" ("Gallant Wing") cruiser ends its service life. All ships of this type have been converted over to the Type 7 V-6 configuration [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Phobos" (NCC-2786) Mark IV "Loknar" class frigate is refitted to the Mark V configuration. The U.S.S. "Asclepius" (NCC-26293) and the U.S.S. "Isis" (NCC-26300) Mark II "Reliant" class cruisers are refitted to the Mark III configuration [FASA]. 16 April The U.S.S. "Durant" (NCC-3269) "Renner" class corvette is commissioned [FRS]. 17 April The U.S.S. "Ijis" (NCC-3240) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Ariin Associated Ind., Khagris, Andor. The U.S.S. "Auguste" (NCC-1899) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is laid down at Cosmadyne Corporation, Boston Shipyards, Earth [IFP, SotF]. The U.S.S. "Hai Din" (NCC-2518) "Belknap" class strike cruiser departs her home port Star Station Cepheus with the heavy cruiser "Betelgeuse" (NCC- 1822) to conduct an extended-duration exploratory mission outside of Sub- quadrant 3 north. They are expected to return in early 2291 [SotF]. [reference stardate 2/2209.26] Kiltarc zantai-Neygebh, Klingon Ambassador to the U.F.P., arrives on Terra. He meets with a select committee of Federation Council members, ranking Star Fleet officials, and Federation Supreme Court Justices. Describing Admiral James T. Kirk, in his role in the Genesis Project, as a pirate and interstellar criminal who has recklessly endangered peace in known space, Kiltarc demands that Kirk be turned over to the Klingon Diplomatic Corps to stand trial in the Klingon Empire for his crimes. The Federation Council President responds that if Kirk is going to stand trial anywhere, he will do so within the Federation and under Federation jurisprudence. At the moment, however, Kirk is immune to prosecution while recieving political asylum from Ambassador Sarek on Vulcan [ST IV, FASA]. stardate 8390 Enroute to Earth to face court-martial, Admiral Kirk and his officers are forced to employ the light speed breakaway factor to the Klingon scout ship, to time warp into Earth's past (1986 O.C.). A Cetacean Probe is diverted from Earth with the help of two Humpback whales saved from extinction via time travel [ST IV]. Note that while in Earth's past, Captain Spock developed a means of recrystallizing dilithium crystals via high-energy photons (probably the precursor of the 24th Century's theta-matrix compositing system). In less than 4 years, dilithium will be practically worthless as a barter medium in the Federation [ST IV, NTM, GN 20, V #13]. This time travel mission will be the inspiration for a 24th Century Star Fleet Academy survival exercise [TLE #5]. stardate 8391.4 In the alternate timeline begun stardate 3135.1, there is no Admiral Kirk and Captain Spock in exile to return to Earth aboard a commandeered Klingon Bird of Prey. The Cetacean Probe continues its assault on Earth, sterilizing the planet and creating an entirely new ecosystem. The Federation Council and Star Fleet Command will eventually be relocated to Vulcan [SNW]. 27 April In an unmistakable attempt to gain information on PA performance char- acteristics, the Klingon battle skiffs "K'trk" and "K'lss" venture more than 7 parsecs into U.F.P. territory. The "Akitsu" (NCC-1012) is forced to challenge the ships near Korta Fe. The Klingons respond with disruptor fire and the initiation of a predetermined attack maneuver. The "Akitsu" jumps to warp and in less than 2 minutes eliminates the offensive capabil- ity of "K'trk" and forces the retreat of the badly damaged "K'lss." This is the first "Akyazi" class encounter with Klingon forces [SotF2]. 29 April The U.S.S. "Beuel" (NCC-1026) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched. The U.S.S. "Krka" (NCC-1104) "Akula" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Terran Rockwell (Spacecraft Division), Pedersen Spaceport, Earth [SotF2]. 02 May The U.S.S. "Ebro" (NCC-1032) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. May [reference stardate 2/2205] The last of the "Larson" class destroyers enter service, upgraded to the Mk VI configuration and several are modified to Mk VIIs [FASA]. The "Leavenworth" (NCC-1901-B) class frigate is authorized for construc- tion. Primarily used to transport troops and fighter craft into battle, this class is armed with 3 megaphasers, 20 standard phasers, and 2 torp- edo banks. All 85 proposed ships (NCC-1900-B-NCC-1983-B) are replacements for earlier frigates of the "Knox" class and carry complements of 645 with warp 9.2 capacity. 71 vessels will be built. The U.S.S. "Langley" (NCC-1915-B) frigate of this class will be active during the Wolf 359 battle in 2367 [JRM3, COM]. 10 May The U.S.S. "Acerra" (NCC-1049) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 12 May The U.S.S. "Biisk" (NCC-1022) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 15 May The U.S.S. "Briza" (NCC-2516) "Belknap" class strike cruiser departs on an exploratory mission in Subquadrant 4 south, expected to last over two years [SotF]. The "Tribble Ship" mystery regarding the U.S.S. "Mundy" is solved when two of its crewmembers are found in an asteroid cluster, somehow having been missed when the search parties checked the area for survivors. They reveal that they had been boarded by a band of renegade Klingons who, when they discovered that the cargo was tribbles, became so infuriated that they killed the captain and officers and left the crewmen on the asteroid [FASA]. 23 May The U.S.S. "Echo" (NCC-1042) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Carina Design & Construction, Tanami Spacebridge, Australia, Earth [SotF2]. 26 May The U.S.S. "Satun Fatu" (NCC-3241) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Ariin Associated Ind., Khagris, Andor. The U.S.S. "Aversa" (NCC-1070) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Rodriquez Ingenieria, Earth [IFP, SotF2]. 05 June The U.S.S. "Toresta" (NCC-1897) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is launched [SotF]. June [reference stardate 2/2206] Estimates indicate that the population of the Triangle has quintupled in the previous 22 years [FASA]. At the Academy during Tuvok's senior year, Sophie Timmins expresses her true feelings to the Vulcan. Tuvok will remain at the Academy, taking an advanced degree in Tactical Strategies and Weaponry before serving on the "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) [GN 33]. The U.S.S. "Odysseus" (NCC-26278) Mark II "Reliant" class cruiser is re- fitted to the Mark III configuration [FASA]. 10 June The U.S.S. "Raan Suk" (NCC-3222) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commis- sioned [IFP]. 14 June The U.S.S. "Ebanol" (NCC-3242) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Guangzhou Docks, Earth [IFP]. The U.S.S. "Joshua Paul" (NCC-1830-B) class heavy frigate is authorized for construction. This class features warp 9.2 capacity, 20 standard phasers, 4 (fore/aft firing) megaphaser cannon, and complements of 1,053. They are replacements for the older "Avenger" class heavy frigates and numbered accordingly (NCC-1830-B-NCC-1890-B). At least 46 will be con- structed [JRM3]. Project Grey Ghost returns and is heralded a complete success. Star Fleet gains important information on the nature, organization, and threat capabilities of the Romulan Star Navy [FASA]. The "Scorpio" class corvette enters service. 192 of these 4-man, warp 9 capacity ships will be constructed. They will supplement Star Fleet's monitors, most of which restricted to in-system or near-base patrols, extending the defensive range of bases or systems requiring protection [FASA]. 27 June The U.S.S. "Arashi" (NCC-1051) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 11 July The U.S.S. "Akita" (NCC-1038) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 12 July The U.S.S. "Savannah" (NCC-1894) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is commis- sioned [SotF]. 24 July The U.S.S. "Do' Lomi" (NCC-3243) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Ariin Associated Ind., Khagris, Andor. The U.S.S. "Almdes" (NCC-1067) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Puget Sound Yards, Earth [IFP, SotF2]. [Y 177] With the links between them cut, the Coaltion begins a series of attacks on the Federation to regain the territory and reopen the routes. When these fail, the Coaltion (perhaps in frustration) looks toward Tholian territory as a possible new route. This is yet another strategic mistake that will change the course of the General War and the nature of the al- liances. The Klingons, based on the success of a local attack by a fighter swarm that destroyed a Tholian battle station, reason that the Tholians can be easily conquered and that the Federation is too overex- tended to provide them with any significant aid. The Tholians occupied what had once been Klingon territory--and the Klingons want it back. The Lyrans argue against the drive, saying it would simply add dozens of ships to the Alliance forces. The Romulans argue against it because their cloaked ships are vulnerable to Web. The Romulans launched the last raid on the Federation home worlds, devastating Rigel IV. Their loss of the dreadnought "Consul" in the attack brought an end to strategic penetration attacks by the Coalition. Thereafter, the Romulans make only token at- tacks but do tie down some Alliance forces. The Klingons persist and launch a series of furious attacks that will last the entire year. All new Klingon production is thrown into Operation Nutcracker, along with the strategic reserves. The Klingons finally pull out of the "firewall" bases on the Hydran front, leaving them to the Lyrans. The Lyrans "temporarily" take over sections of Kzinti territory to release Klingon fleets for the attack and (for the one and only time) send a full squadron of ships to the Tholian border. Some Lyran ships return to the Federation border, but the limited logistical support in the sector makes it difficult to support them, and the U.F.P. continually raids their tenous supply line, keeping them from being effective. In a desperate panic, the Tholians allow Gorn and Kzinti squadrons to enter their space and participate in the defense against the Klingon (and to a lesser extent Romulan) onslaught. This is the first significant deployment of Kzinti and Gorn forces outside of their own territory, and the first time outside the range of their own supply lines. It will provide valuable lessons for future operations, such as the upcoming Operation Remus. Many new vessels are launched during this period including: the Federation mobile carrier (DWV); Klingon war destroyer (F5WK), war destroyer leader refit (FWL), and E6 heavy cruiser (a three-engined E4 variant using a smaller hull); Kzinti drone bombardment war destroyer (SDW); and Hydran mobile carrier (DWV) and "Buffalo" scout war destroyer (DWS). The Orion mobile carrier is also operational. Federation fighters are launched: the F-18B fighter, carrying two special rails, and increased speed; the A-20 "Avenger" heavy fighter, carrying four Type 1 drones and an anti-drone rack with 6 warheads, an electronic warfare pod, and fore and aft expanded arc point defense phasers; and the F-111 "Aardvark" heavy drone fighter, carrying a fore defensive phaser, a rear point defense phaser, a forward expanded arc gatling point defense phaser, a built-in electronic warfare pod, two chaff packs, four drone rails under each wing, and a weapons bay holding three "spaces" of weapons or other equipment. The Klingons also launch a fighter: the Z-Y superiority fighter, carrying two Type 1 and two Type 6 drones, two special rails, and two forward point defense phasers. The Kzinti launch their TAAS (Tactically Advanced Attack Shuttle fighter), carrying two Type 1 and Type 6 drones, and two forward point defense phasers. The Hydran "Super-Sting" heavy fighter is launched, carrying two forward fusion beams, two gatling point defense phasers, one rear expanded and one forward expanded arc, a forward hellbore and an electronic warfare pod. The Federation heavy fighter carrier (NVH) and heavy battlecruiser (BCG) are also launched. The heavy battlecruiser is the U.S.S. "Kirov" (NCC-1751) [SFB]. [reference stardate 2/22] The Type 1 V-24 "D'vas" ("Great Bird") class cruiser enters service in the Romulan Empire. Deciding to give the Klingons a taste of their own medicine (after their operating of Romulan designs based on the S-11 scout), the V-24 mounts 4 photon torpedo tubes (2 fore and 2 aft) and 6 disruptors (2 aft, the rest fore and lateral) [FASA]. This is also probably the era during which the Romulan "D'Vorix" class ships begin entering service. They will be manufactured into the 2290s [TLE #2]. 11 August The U.S.S. "Fredrikstad" (NCC-2204) shuttlecarrier is commissioned [SotF]. 12 August The U.S.S. "Arauca" (NCC-1029) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned. On stardate 8922.6, she will encounter heavily-armed, unidentified spacecraft at the Subquadrant 4 north perimeter. By stardate 8922.79, the "Arauca" will engage the vessels after being fired upon three times, inevitably to result in the perimeter action ship's destruction but not before inflicting significant amounts of damage on several of the un- identified units [SotF2]. 24 August The U.S.S. "Akula" (NCC-1090) perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 26 August The U.S.S. "Ding Hai" (NCC-3244) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Guangzhou Docks, Earth [IFP]. 27 August The U.S.S. "Regal" (NCC-3270) "Renner" class corvette and the U.S.S. "Araxes" (NCC-1030) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship are com- missioned [FRS]. September [reference stardate 2/2209] The U.S.S. "Thetis" (NCC-26273) Mark II "Reliant" class cruiser is refit- ted to the Mark III configuration [FASA]. In the Klingon Empire, the Model A D-12 "Kh'exrilin" ("Death Boot") class cruiser enters service [FASA]. The "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) class upgrade is authorized. Although termed 'upgrade,' existing ships will not be refitted, only new-build "Excelsiors" will be constructed to the new specs. These include hull reinforcements on either side of the navigational deflector (after a few prototypes experienced heavy damage in relatively light battles), addit- ional hangar decks, and nacelles of a more sophisticated design. Some 62 ships are authorized (of which 19 are proposed, not necessarily built), all possessing the 'B' suffix NCC addition, and retaining their original heavy cruiser names. The next starship "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-B) will be a member of this sub-class in the 2290s [JRM3, ST VII]. 05 September The U.S.S. "Bendraze" (NCC-1040) and U.S.S. "Armavir" (NCC-1059) "Akyazi" and "Arbiter" class perimeter action ships are launched [SotF2]. The U.S.S. "Jonathan Levy," one of the most active exploration ships of its time, surveys Domarus IV and fails to detect the Shapers [TNG #19]. 15 September The U.S.S. "Atago" (NCC-1052) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. The prototype U.S.S. "Ryan" is lost with all hands [SfP]. Emil Costa is born [TNG #16]. The "Soyuz" class frigates are withdrawn from service. In the late 24th Century, Deep Space 9 will make use of hardware components taken from decommissioned "Soyuz" class starships, notably aft-firing phaser strips and subspace transceivers [TNG 218, DNTM]. Also decommissioned this year is the last "Asia" class light cruiser [Inet3]. The U.S.S. "Rotisoto" (NX-3905) class freighter is commissioned. A standard 23rd Century long range freighter, armed with 3 phaser arrays and 2 photon torpedo launchers, 158 will be built over the next century, possessing warp 6.5 capacity and complements of 24 [Inet12]. 06 October The U.S.S. "Tu Zhong" (NCC-3226) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commis- sioned [IFP]. October [reference stardate 2/2210] The Mark II "Genser" class escorts enter service with linear warp engines yielding warp 8 maximum warp speed, and uprated phasers [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Terror" (NCC-26238) Mark I "Reliant" class cruiser is disarmed and sold to a civil sector [FASA]. Teska moves to Earth [TOS #82]. 11 October NCC-1845, the proposed U.S.S. "Robuste" is renamed "Raritan" [SotF]. 14 October The U.S.S. "Constellation" (NCC-1895) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is com- missioned [SotF]. 15 October The U.S.S. "Molo Taz" (NCC-3245) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Szand Butu Ltd., Latar, Izar [IFP]. 16 October The U.S.S. "Mik Faran" (NCC-3223) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commis- sioned [IFP]. 18 October The U.S.S. "Atessa" (NCC-1056) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 20 October The U.S.S. "Du Chong" (NCC-3227) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commis- sioned [IFP]. 25 October The U.S.S. "Beuel" (NCC-1026) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. The Patrian conspirators' 25-year sentence on a penal colony moon in the Patrian Republics is completed [TOS #59]. 03 November The U.S.S. "Bengal" (NCC-1021) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 04 November The U.S.S. "Reprisal" (NCC-1896) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is com- missioned [SotF]. 12 November The U.S.S. "Kern" (NCC-1100) "Akula" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Terran Rockwell (Spacecraft Division), Pedersen Spaceport, Earth [SotF2]. 14 November (stardate 8105.5 [reference stardate 2/2210]) The U.S.S "Excelsior" (NX-2000) transwarp testbed vessel is commissioned. Violet Bays is assigned bridge duty aboard her [ECP, ST VI, FASA, TOS #74]. The Type 4D Combat Phaser, also known as the Type 2D, introduced by Sestra, is adopted after performing flawlessly in operational tests. A lightweight, dilithium energized weapon, it is meant to be used by a trained marine or security specialist. Intended solely for combat usage and more rugged than previous units, there is no detachable hand-held unit and unlike most other phasers it features moving parts (toggles and thumb verniers) ideal for field combat. Using the same LiCu 514 crystal as the Type 1/2C, it is larger for greater throughput resulting in increased effective range and higher intensities, and will be an unqualified success when issued next year. It has a maximum stun range of 100 meters, heat range of 30 meters, disrupt range of 200 meters, dematerialize range of 200 meters, and overload blast radius of 1000 meters [SFD, GEC V6N5]. 23 November The U.S.S. "Tani Gratan" (NCC-3246) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Szand Butu Ltd., Latar, Izar [IFP]. The U.S.S. "Ehurach" (NCC-3225) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commissioned [IFP]. 29 November The U.S.S. "Kitkun" (NCC-1091) "Akula" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. December The U.S.S. "Curnow" (NCC-7000-B) class tactical cruiser is authorized for construction. This class features 3 nacelles yielding warp 9.4 capacity, 32 phaser emplacements, 4 torpedo banks, and standard complements of 1,000. Out of 75 proposed ships (NCC-7000-B-NCC-7074-B), some 69 will be built [JRM3]. [Y 177] In the many months since Operation Nutcracker the Klingons have pulled specialist ships (maulers and carriers) off of the Federation border for the attack on the Tholians. By this stage, the Tholians have lost vir- tually everything except their capital, and that has been devastated. This is the time during which Ardak Kumerian is restored to his rank as Captain of the D6 "Destruction" [SFB]. 13 December The U.S.S. "Toresta" (NCC-1897) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is commis- sioned [SotF]. 15 December The U.S.S. "Basan Goru" (NCC-3247) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Ariin Associated Ind., Khagris, Andor [IFP]. 19 December The "Newcastle" (NCC-8781) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation is com- missioned [RGP]. 30 December The U.S.S. "Avesta" (NCC-1034) and U.S.S. "Jico" (NCC-1057) "Akyazi" and "Arbiter" class perimeter action ships are launched [SotF2]. 2288, 03 January The U.S.S. "Brant" (NCC-1033) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 06 January The U.S.S. "Bisbee" (NCC-1037) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 11 January The U.S.S. "Raritan" (NCC-1845) "Enterprise (II)" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth [SotF, HCE]. The Type 4D Combat Phaser is limited issued to Star Fleet Marine units and starships. It will remain in front line issue, without modification, until 2348 [GEC V6N5]. Spock fights in hand-to-hand combat [GN 28]. January [reference stardate 2/2301] The "Reliant" class cruiser U.S.S. "Accommadator" (NCC-26256) returns from a 3-year mission into the spinward frontier. Most crew members are given leave while the ship undergoes scheduled maintenance. During the maint- enance checks, the "Accommadator" is found to need parts not readily available and is therefore removed from its moorings inside the drydock and placed in an exterior mooring. A month later the "Liberty" class freighter U.S.S. "John B. Goodings" loses its directional maneuvering con- trol system and rams the "Accommadator" causing excessive external damage and internal fires. The burning hull is towed away from the repair facil- ity and allowed to burn itself out. Found unservicable by a damage control team, the vessel is scrapped [FASA]. Building begins on the U.S.S. "Youngblood" (NCC-2263) class heavy carrier, incorporating newly advanced computer, weapons, sensor and propulsion technologies similar to those being installed in the "Enterprise" (NCC- 1701-A) heavy cruiser lead vessel. This class will total 12 ships, each with warp 11 capacity, 18 phasers, 2 torpedo tubes, a complement of 520, and an embarked craft capacity of over 35 shuttles [FSC]. The U.S.S. "Clemenceau" (NCC-1977-B) class through-deck cruiser is author- ized for construction. Built to patrol treaty boundaries and shipping lines, this class will carry 6 complete fighter wings and additional as- sault craft. Although lightly armed, the "Clemenceau's" support craft will be able to handle planetary assault, system defense, and ship-to-ship combat. Ordnance consists of 32 phaser emplacements and 4 torpedo tubes. Each ship will have a standard ship's complement of 1,052 and warp 9.2 capacity. Built as replacements for the "Oriskany" class through-deck cruisers, 35 ships will be constructed bearing identical names and regis- tries of the former class with the addition of the 'B' suffix (NCC-1950-B- NCC-1984-B) [JRM3]. The U.S.S. "Repulse" (NCC-2544) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is laid down at San Francisco Fleet Yards [Inet1]. 28 January The U.S.S. "Sumter" (NCC-1898) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is launched [SotF]. 08 February The U.S.S. "Chengdu" (NCC-3228) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commissioned [IFP]. The "Roosevelt" (NCC-2030) class light cruiser enters service. Mainly replacing the aged "Mercury" class, the "Roosevelt" class will predominantly serve as a research and supply vessel within U.F.P. borders. These ships have warp 6 capacity and carry complements of 239, with the class totalling 9 ships. They are unique for using spherical main hulls for the first time since the "Lincoln" class, mated to a large shuttle bay in the engineering hull. The first 3 ships of this class will use warp nacelles of reconstructed "Asia" class ships, leading to significant cost reductions. Identical warp nacelles will be custom built for the remaining members of the "Roosevelt" class [Inet2]. The last "Cassard" class missile destroyer is removed from service and placed into mothball status [Inet7]. February The tragic Makus Fleet Maneuver results in the death of 12 crew members of the "Eiger" (NCC-1031) and 63 of the "Arashi" (NCC-1051) while allied with the "Amagi" (NCC-1016), "Bucke" (NCC-1020), and "Apia" (NCC-1053) against the heavy cruiser "Monitor" (NCC-1713). The "Arashi" is lost, the "Eiger" excessively damaged [SotF2]. The U.S.S. "Anaxagoras" (NCC-3803-B) class transport/tug is authorized for construction. Capable of transporting 4 containers at one time and up to 8 containers through the use of container warp sustainers, the "Anaxagoras" class is intended to replace the older transport/tug classes. The names and registries of a proposed 100 ships (NCC-3800-B-NCC-3899-B) are taken from the "Moncrief" class with 'B' suffix add-ons. The "Anaxagoras" ships are armed with 20 phaser emplacements and 2 forward torpedo tubes, each ship carrying a standard complement of 859, and pos- sessing warp 9.1 capacity [JRM3]. [reference stardate 2/2302] The U.S.S. "Accommodator" (NCC-26256) "Reliant" class cruiser is scrapped [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Columbia II" (NX-2002) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. 14 February The U.S.S. "Evian" (NCC-1043) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Arbing & Lidde Starship Construction, Boston, Earth [SotF2]. 16 February The U.S.S. "Levant" (NCC-1843) "Enterprise (II)" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Singapore Naval Yards, Earth. This second vessel of the class now carries the original "Levant" name [SotF, HCE]. 19 February The U.S.S. "Thun" (NCC-1055) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 20 February The U.S.S. "Armavir" (NCC-1059) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship and the "Dar es salaam" (NCC-8783) "Saberhagen" class defense-substation are commissioned [SotF2, RGP]. [reference stardate 2/2302] Klingon border commanders begin to receive more ships to beef up their fleet strength [FASA]. 24 February The U.S.S. "Temeraire" (NCC-1846) "Enterprise (II)" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Baltic Yards, Leningrad, Earth [SotF, HCE]. 25 February The U.S.S. "Bendraze" (NCC-1040) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 26 February The U.S.S. "Acri" (NCC-1039) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 27 February The U.S.S. "Tioga" (NCC-1063) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Singapore Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Singapore, Earth [SotF2]. 03 March Last in the "Akyazi" group, the U.S.S. "Akula" (NCC-1090) perimeter action ship is commissioned. 25 ships in this sub-class will be built (NCC-1090-NCC-1114). Each vessel is armed with 15 phasers, 3 torpedo tubes, a complement of 75-81, and LN-94 engines (yielding a relatively slow warp 18.5 battle maximum compared to early classes) [SotF2]. 04 March The U.S.S. "Eire" (NCC-1041) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 06 March The Deputy Chief of Star Fleet Operations orders that "Ptolemy" (NCC-3801) class transport/tugs will be decommissioned on an individual basis as transports of the "Doppler" (NCC-3831) and "Dollond" (NCC-3900) classes achieve operational readiness. The first ship to be decommissioned is the U.S.S. "Al Rashid" (NCC-3802) [FRS]. The U.S.S. "Dagu" (NCC-3248) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Guangzhou Docks, Earth [IFP]. 13 March The U.S.S. "Accra" (NCC-1047) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding, Louisiana, Earth [SotF2]. The U.S.S. "Tanzu" (NCC-3230) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commissioned [IFP]. March [reference stardate 2/2303] The Mk II "Excelsior" class transwarp battleship enters service in Star Fleet with heavier armament [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Roosevelt" (NCC-2573) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Spacedock, according to one account [Inet1]. 23 March The U.S.S. "Lobruuk" (NCC-3229) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commissioned [IFP]. 27 March The U.S.S. "Artika" (NCC-1060) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 04 April The U.S.S. "Atessa" (NCC-1056) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 05 April The U.S.S. "Abila" (NCC-1044) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Arbing & Lidde Starship Construction, Boston, Earth [SotF2]. April [reference stardate 2/2304] More heavy cruisers and the first two L-24 battleships produced arrive at the Klingon/U.F.P. border area. Believing that the Federation now has ships armed with "Genesis torpedoes" and is preparing to attack, the Klingons are girding for action [FASA]. [Y 178] At the very moment of victory, the Klingons encounter a new Tholian force: the Neo-Tholian 312th Battle Squadron. The exhausted Klingons are unable to develop tactics against this new technology in time and are forced to back away from the Tholian capital with losses. The Romulans are ejected completely from Tholian territory. The crisis passes, but the war has changed forever--and not in the Coalition's favor. In the final analysis, the Klingons take the blame for championing the ill-fated campaign and making a major error in attacking the Tholians. The operation fails, and worse, it destroys the last strategic reserves of Klingon ships. Aside from their introduction of fast patrol ships, the last of the Lyran re- serves were already lost in a dozen small indecisive battles on the Kzinti and Hydran fronts. The Hydrans finally manage to destroy the Lyran fire- wall bases in a major offensive. The strategic initiative passes firmly into Alliance hands. This episode enhances the cooperation of the Al- liance (by the deployment of fleets outside of their home theaters) and adds a new, if minor, power: the Tholians, with their ships and resources, to the Alliance as the Lyrans had warned. The links between the Klingons and the Romulans are weakened (they blame each other for the failure) and effectively ends their alliance, reducing them to mere co-belligerents. After the failure of Operation Nutcracker, the Coalition (particularly the Klingons) are at a severe disadvantage in total available forces due to the steadily eroding economic situation. During this period the Vudar Enclave gain independence from the Klingon Empire. The galaxy's experts in ion power, the Vudar had been responsible for the construction of 10% of all Klingon Empire impulse engines. The U.F.P. is able to push the Klingons and the Romulans back to the original borders, where they run into the original network of Coalition bases that had been steadily up- graded during the ten years of war. Here the Federation advance stalls. The advent of fast patrol ships turns the war into one of attrition, and the campaign develops into trench warfare. The Gorns and Romulans fight several major battles this year. One of them, the Battle of Demlac, will be best known because of the renowned Flight of the Archeopteryx that fol- lows the debacle. In another major battle, the Gorns, Romulans and U.F.P. fight over the ruins of an ancient civilization, and this incident will cause a brief rift in the Fed-Gorn alliance. According to one account, the U.S.S. "Farragut" (NCC-1702), now serving as a (CCV) carrier (carrying F-18s), is destroyed in combat by the Romulan vessel "Imperial Standard" after racking up an impressive record. During this year, the Romulan "Nova-Hawk" cruiser "Loyal Hawk" breaks through the blockade--one of the last major Romulan warships to do so. The Federation E-3 A "Sentry" heavy SWAC shuttle, carrying a 12 warhead anti-drone launcher, a 360 degree gatling point defense phaser, and enhanced electronic warfare capabilities, is launched during this period. The heavy battle- cruiser "Otto Von Bismark" (NCC-1761)(BCF) is also launched. The Romulan "Tribune" heavy fighter, carring two Plasma D racks, two Plasma F torpedo launchers on a forward swivel, a forward expanded arc defense phaser, port and starboard point defense phasers, and an electronic warfare pod, is launched. The Romulans also launch their "Vulture" class survey cruiser (VUL) and their "King Vulture" class space control ship (KVU). Meanwhile, the Gorn G-30 "Wyvern" heavy assault fighter, a modified Federation design never produced in Star Fleet, carrying two Plasma D racks, a forward expanded arc defensive phaser, port and starboard point defense phasers, an electronic warfare pod, and port and starboard swivel Plasma F torpedo launchers, is launched and will be piloted by Gorns instead of Skolean mercenaries. The Tholian "Spider-4" heavy assault fighter, carrying an electronic warfare pod, a forward defense phaser, two rear expanded arc point defense phasers, and two forward arc short- range disruptors, is launched. The ISC heavy fighter (HF), carrying two Plasma D racks, two Plasma F forward swivels, an electronic warfare pod, a forward expanded arc defensive phaser, port and starboard point defense phasers, is launched. The Jindarian "Meteor-H" heavy fighter, carrying two large forward rail guns, a rear expanded arc point defense phaser, and a forward defensive phaser, is operational. Also operational in our galaxy during this period are Neo-Tholian battleships [SFB]. 14 April The U.S.S. "Omuvi" (NCC-3231) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commissioned [IFP]. 18 April The U.S.S. "Jativa" (NCC-1071) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Rodriquez Ingenieria, Lima, Earth [SotF2]. 23 April The U.S.S. "Guiyang" (NCC-3249) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Guangzhou Docks, Earth [IFP]. 28 April The U.S.S. "Talence" (NCC-1062) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 29 April The U.S.S. "Fujian" (NCC-3232) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commissioned [IFP]. 01 May The U.S.S. "Abitibi" (NCC-1068) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Puget Sound Yards, Earth [SotF2]. 03 May The U.S.S. "Krka" (NCC-1104) "Akula" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. After nearly 25 years the U.F.P. seal is changed. The new seal features a more uniform laurel wreath similar to that in the United Nations seal, circling an altered, gridless, view of the Treaty Zone emphasizing 3 stars. It will be approximately one year before the new seal is employed throughout all divisions of the U.F.P. but it shall remain unaltered for over 80 years. It may initially represent the Grand Alliance and clearly has its design lineage in the Star Fleet Space Station division emblem [ST V, SfP, FASA, JRM2]. 15 May The U.S.S. "Sybaris" (NCC-1102) "Akula" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 17 May At his trial, Admiral Kirk is demoted to Captain rank and is given command of a new "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-A) which is launched from spacedock [ST IV, HCE, SotF]. 19 May The U.S.S. "Thrace" (NCC-1064) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Singapore Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Singapore, Earth [SotF2]. 30 May The U.S.S. "Auguste" (NCC-1899) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is launched [SotF]. Roughly around this time, Aidan Burgess' 2nd husband, Shinzei, dies [TLE #1]. 03 June The U.S.S. "Jari' A' Neku" (NCC-3233) "Ianar" class fast frigate and the U.S.S. "Avesta" (NCC-1034) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship are commissioned [IFP, SotF2]. 04 June Within 3 weeks of her first deployment, the U.S.S. "Akula" (NCC-1090) operating in conjunction with the "Atago" (NCC-1052) is challenged by Pryn family Orion fast attack craft at the outskirts of the Kat system. The "Akula" quickly neutralizes two of the ships by eliminating their warp drive capabilities with photon torpedo volleys directed at their main engines [SotF2]. stardate 8454.1 {07 June?} The newly-launched "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-A), while being debugged, is commandeered by Sybok, Captain Spock's half-brother, while on a rescue mission to Nimbus III. The "Enterprise" is taken through the Great Barrier and to the galactic center where it battles and defeats a non-corporeal entity. Sybok sacrifices himself and the "Enterprise" makes her escape with the Klingon scout ship "Okrona." Klingon Captain Klaa makes the first steps toward Klingon-U.F.P. peace [ST V]. stardate 8461.7 Peace talks are conducted at Starbase 49, with the "Enterprise" and the Klingon vessel "Gal'tagh" (commanded by Captain Koloth) and "Terthos." In the name of honor, Koloth hands over a data cartridge of the ship's disaster recorder of the U.S.S. "Gagarin" lost 8 years previous. There is evidence that the Klingons had dishonorably ambushed and taken prisoner members of the "Gagarin's" crew who may still be alive in Klingon space. Captain Kirk and Commander Sulu embark on a rescue mission aboard the "Gal'tagh" with Koloth and eventually succeed in recovering Stephen Garrovick and other former crewmen of the "Gagarin" from the Klingon dilithium mining prison on Pao'la (coincidentally run by Korax, Koloth's former first officer). During the conference, the "Enterprise" must remove a saboteur's torpedo bomb planted on the hull of the "Terthos." Meanwhile, the Klingon cruiser "Zan'zi" provides transport back to Starbase 49, but not before destroying the prison (along with hundreds of men) out of convenience. A coup in the Klingon Empire results in Chancellor Kesh resigning and Gorkon becoming a junior Council member--the philosophy of Kahless begins to once again take hold in the Empire [TOS #97]. stardates 8475.3-8501.2 The Romulan Praetor dies. The "Enterprise" and the "Galtizh" rendezvous deep inside the Neutral Zone at Temaris IV where a joint U.F.P.-Romulan archeological expedition begins. The Cetacean Probe transports both ships 15,000 parsecs to the lifeless world of its creators then back again [GN 10]. stardate 8730.1 Commander Sulu is promoted to Captain Sulu and finally given the U.S.S "Excelsior" (NCC-2000). His initial complement of officers include Commander Chekov as First Officer, Tim Henry as Chief Engineer, Janice Rand as Communications Officer, Dr. Judith Klass as Chief Medical Officer, Nino Orsini as Security Chief, Lt. Christina Schulman as Science Officer, and Renyck as Transporter Chief. Sulu's very first mission is the transport of twelve FL-70 'Falcon' "Raptor" class reconnaissance vessels from Deep Space 3 to the Klingon Neutral Zone outpost on Elaphe Vulpina IX specifically to guard the Vulcans' main transporter research station. Before embarking, the "Excelsior" and DS3 are brutally attacked by the Anjiri-Nykuss, taking 6 crewmen hostage (including Commander Chekov). The "Excelsior" goes in pursute, aided by nano-transponders fired from a 'Falcon,' and ultimately the "Enterprise" officers assist with the cargo shuttle "Jocelyn Bell" and a return to the aliens' homeworld. The Anjiri-Nykuss' recent agressive behavior is traced to incubation problems and civil conflicts. Involving the Klingons, and nearly triggering a war, Captain Koloth sees to Klingon justice as the renegade aliens are executed in combat aboard his vessel. Chekov is recovered and temporarily declines the position of First Officer, returning to serve aboard the "Enterprise" as Security Chief. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Benni and at least 6 other (unspecified) crewmen [TCT #1]. Note that one of Sulu's first actions after assuming command of the "Excelsior" will be the elimination of the booming male computer voice, favored by his predecessor Captain Styles [TLE #1]. The "Enterprise" will enter Earth's spacedock where she will remain for some 6 weeks [ST V/ST VI, GN 27]. stardates 8764.3-8775.6 Captain Sulu and the "Excelsior" investigate subspace interference emanating from the planet Stentor and avoid a delicate Prime Directive situation. The Ghazi faction has developed the technology to intercept centuries-old Earth radio transmissions and retransmit them across the planet. A civil war is narrowly avoided and the "Excelsior" heads for Wrigley's Pleasure Planet for R&R [Caco]. stardates 9029.1-9029.4 Captain Sulu acts as the Federation's envoy to a peace negotiation between the Krikiki and the Den-Kai in the sector near Starbase 3 [Envoy]. June [reference stardate 2/2306] Two L-24 class battleships are in service in the Klingon Empire. The vessels are scanned along the U.F.P. border and are known to be working in that area. Intelligence gathered from Operation Dixie suggests that new L-24s will be stationed along the Romulan and Triangle borders in the near future. Also entering service at this time is the Model B D-12 "Kh'exrilin" ("Death Boot") class cruiser. This ship carries 2 torpedo tubes (1 fore and 1 aft, as opposed to the 4 in the Model A--twice as powerful) and 6 disruptors (same as the Model A but with increased range). Unlike in most other Klingon designs, the D-12's engines are mounted above the ship rather than below, and both models possess warp 9 capacity [FASA]. The Type 2 Z-1 "Nova" class battleship enters service in the Romulan fleet with a crew of 580 [FASA]. 18 June The U.S.S. "Kitkun" (NCC-1091) "Akula" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 19 June The U.S.S. "Brant" (NCC-1033) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 21 June The U.S.S. "Ancylus" (NCC-1045) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Arbing & Lidde Starship Construction, Boston, Earth [SotF2]. 'Federation Ship Recognition Manual,' 'Klingon Ship Recognition Manual,' and 'The Federation: A Handbook of Information on the United Federation of Planets' are published [FASA]. All "Cobra" class cruisers in service are refit with uprated propulsion systems. The new warp core and nacelle design dovetails with the "Cobra's" already efficient warp dynamics, increasing the vessel's speed to well above expectations: warp 9 capacity [Inet5]. 30 June The U.S.S. "Bisbee" (NCC-1037) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 07 July The U.S.S. "Acri" (NCC-1039) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 15 July The U.S.S. "Jico" (NCC-1057) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 17 July The U.S.S. "Aversa" (NCC-1070) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship us launched [SotF2]. 20 July The U.S.S. "Sumter" (NCC-1898) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is commissioned [SotF]. 21 July The U.S.S. "Galati" (NCC-3234) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commissioned [IFP]. 02 August The U.S.S. "Echo" (NCC-1042) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. Cadet David Ross Forester is accepted into Star Fleet Academy's Command School. A U.F.P. colony on Bicea is destroyed by unknown forces. There are no survivors out of over 200,000 as reported by the U.S.S. "Sentinel." Along with Captains Kirk and Sulu, and Commander Chekov, Forester will halt the Vanguard anti-Klingon group. He will also be the second cadet to beat the Kobayashi Maru No-Win Scenario, and will be awarded the Commandant's Medal of Meritorious Service, the Star Fleet Call of Duty Award, and the rank of Second Lieutenant. Forester will be given the honor of taking the "Enterprise" (in spacedock for 6 weeks) out on a shakedown cruise [GN 27]. 12 August The U.S.S. "Thun" (NCC-1055) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 13 August Captain James Kirk briefly ships out of the Academy on a deep-nebula navigation class for two weeks. He will return early due to another attack along the Klingon Neutral Zone, bringing with him fragments of the attacking vessel [GN 27]. 15 August The U.S.S. "Eire" (NCC-1041) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. Captain Sulu takes command of the U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) and embarks on a three-year charting mission in the Reydovan sector. The "Excelsior" is not refitted to the "Ingram" class specs as originally proposed, possibly explaining Captain Sulu's abrupt departure from the Academy (he was originally assigned to work with the cadets for two years prior to taking out the "Excelsior") [ST VI, SotF, ECP, GN 27]. 16 August The U.S.S. "Fuzhun" (NCC-3235) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commissioned [IFP]. 24 August The U.S.S. "Aparri" (NCC-1077) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Puget Sound Yards, Earth [SotF2]. 29 August The U.S.S. "Artika" (NCC-1060) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 10 September The U.S.S. "Talence" (NCC-1062) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 16 September The U.S.S. "Krka" (NCC-1104) "Akula" class perimeter action ship is com- missioned [SotF2]. A Federation-Freelan agreement is settled [GN 16]. 23 September The U.S.S. "Baikal" (NCC-2513) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is drydocked at Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia, Earth for a complex overhaul which will run half way through 2289 [SotF]. 25 September The U.S.S. "Amastra" (NCC-1046) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Arbing & Lidde Starship Construction, Boston, Earth [SotF2]. October [reference stardate 2/2310] The "Crippen" class colonial transports enter service, an extremely much needed asset due to the U.F.P. being in dire straits over the "Cochrane" class colonial transport becoming more and more outdated. With a crew of 52 and 5,000 colonists, the "Crippen" has warp 12 capacity (unloaded), 6 phaser emplacements, and two very large fore and aft shuttle bays for terraforming/colonization equipment. A Caitian design, at least 10 will be produced, with a modified version of the "Crippen" class on the drawing boards to be used as a new assault ship class [GEC V2N6]. 04 October The U.S.S. "Betzic" (NCC-3236) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commissioned [IFP]. 13 October The U.S.S. "Almdes" (NCC-1067) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. The Type B D-21 "D'Ktahg" class attack cruiser is commissioned in the Klingon Empire. An immediate success rectifying numerous deficiencies of the Type A version, the B carries a complement of 365 and features the much-needed aft torpedo launcher. The Romulans will soon become interested in the D-21 as a medium cruiser [Inet7]. October The "Cyane" (NCC-1890) and "Reprisal" (NCC-1896) heavy frigates challenge and later engage three Klingon "Domis'avyi" ("Guardians of the Border") ships over a territorial violation during Operation Distant Hammer. All three vessels are quickly defeated. The "K'chjne" and an unidentified ship self-destruct. The "Mje'ask" is escorted to the Federation border and tracked into Klingon territory [SotF]. 26 October The U.S.S. "Pi Quaran" (NCC-3238) "Ianar" class fast frigate is com- missioned [IFP]. Valdemar retires his position as Star Fleet Commissioner to accept a seat on the United Earth Triumvirate. His successor is T. Sela Arno [SotF]. 03 November (stardate 8411.2) The Technical Evaluation of Project Genesis is prepared by Dr. Carol Marcus at the Regula I Space Laboratory [GN 41]. The U.S.S. "Amchitka" (NCC-1310) class light cruiser prototype is launched. Certain basic design limitations, limiting its flexibility will prevent more than 8 of these vessels from being constructed [SfP]. 09 November (stardate 8420.1) The Strategic Evaluation of Project Genesis is prepared by Commander Stephen J. Klisiewicz of Star Fleet Intelligence [GN 41]. The Romulans' Type 1 V-26 "Ocaca Vastam" ("Firewing") class cruiser is commissioned. The "Firewing" was supposed to be the Romulans' answer to the new Federation "Excelsior" class. Originally designed to be used as a heavy cruiser, during the testing of the prototype it was better suited as a cruiser instead. Carrying a complement of 270 with warp 9.3 capacity, this class will see action when 3 "Firewings" come up against 6 Klingon D-7 cruisers in the Triangle [Inet7]. 15 November The U.S.S. "Kuril" (NCC-1094) "Akula" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Terran Rockwell (Spacecraft Division), Pederson Spaceport, Earth [SotF2]. 18 November The U.S.S. "Couran" (NCC-3237) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commissioned [IFP]. David John Schmidt is posted to the "Athabaska" class exploratory/strike cruiser U.S.S. "Repulse" as First Officer. After serving aboard for two years, he will be assigned to the Strategic Design Group as the military coordinator [SfP, SFD]. The strike cruiser "Khirirat" (NCC-2503) is placed under selected re- stricted availability at Rigel [SotF]. The U.S.S. "Stellar Wind" (NCC-1501) "Enterprise" class variant is commissioned. Captain Kinzly will command her for 3 years patrolling the Neutral Zone [Inet6]. Lynn Costa is born [TNG #16]. 23 November The U.S.S. "Sybaris" (NCC-1102) "Akula" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 'The Federation Reference Series' is published [FRS]. [reference stardate 2/23] The Type 1 P-8 "Sehin Morlatta" ("Deathsting") class corvette enters service in the Romulan Empire. Field tested in the Mantiev Colonial Association in the Triangle by aiding the Loyal States Alliance against the Chaniviev Alliance, the P-8 mounts a single warp engine and a fixed wing structure enabling it to glide for long periods of time in an atmosphere. A natural opponent for the U.F.P.'s "Scorpio" class corvette, the P-8 will eventually be used to support the X-3 "Aviary" class border defense outposts and Q-4 monitors throughout the Empire [FASA]. Research begins on the BackUP phaser system to enhance photon torpedo firepower without increasing the size of the warhead [SfP]. 02 December The U.S.S. "Auguste" (NCC-1899) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is com- missioned [SotF]. 12 December The strike cruiser "Fahrion" (NCC-2510) enters selected restricted avail- ability at Cosmadyne, Boston, Earth [SotF]. Lt. Russel Roose graduates from the Academy. He will immediately be posted to the U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) [TOS #74]. 16 December (stardate 8426.9) The Political Evaluation of Project Genesis is prepared by Xev Chiana, Secretary of State [GN 41]. 18 December (stardate 8399.4) The Genesis Report is classified Top Secret by executive order of the president of the U.F.P. The Genesis Nonproliferation Treaty expressly forbids the military use of Genesis technology. Dr. Carol Marcus is placed under constant guard for the rest of her life [GN 41]. December [reference stardate 2/2312] The U.S.S. "Proxima" (NX-2001) "Excelsior" class starship is built. This ship might have been named "Ingram" and used as the prototype for an "Excelsior" class offshoot design [FASA, ECP]. 2289, 01 January The "Belknap" class strike cruiser "Essahir" (NCC-2508) is active in Subquadrant 2 north, having been in space continuously for 427 days The U.S.S. "Rishiri" (NCC-2507) is in the outer sectors of Subquadrant 1 north, having been in space for 943 days [SotF]. The U.S.S. "Avenger" (NCC-2008) "Nemesis" class destroyer is commissioned [Inet13]. 05 January The U.S.S. "Kern" (NCC-1100) "Akula" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 06 January The U.S.S. "Haffac" (NCC-3239) and U.S.S. "Aversa" (NCC-1070) "Ianar" class fast frigate and "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship are commis- sioned [IFP, SotF2]. 07 January The U.S.S. "Estocin" (NCC-2511) strike cruiser enters port Austrasia, Makus [SotF]. 10 January The U.S.S. "Arques" (NCC-1076) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Singapore Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Singapore, Earth [SotF2]. 11 January The U.S.S. "Jarrett" (NCC-2509) "Belknap" class strike cruiser visits port Dut'ulanem, Gamma Orionis VII along with the heavy cruiser "Endeavor" (NCC-1716). Her sister ship, the U.S.S. "Shangri-La" (NCC-2517) departs her home port of Starbase 18 for Subquadrant 4 south deployment [SotF]. 12 January The U.S.S. "Cicala" (NCC-2540) departs her home port, Starbase 16, for Subquadrant 2 north deployment [SotF]. 15 January The "Estocin" (NCC-2511) departs Makus. The U.S.S. "Ingram" (NCC-2001) "Excelsior" class offshoot is launched at San Francisco Yards [SotF, ECP]. 16 January The U.S.S. "Estocin" (NCC-2511) is deployed to outer Subquadrant 2 north in company with the heavy cruiser "K'ushui" (NCC-1801), the heavy frigate "Repose" (NCC-1891), and the perimeter action ships "Hwicce" (NCC-862), "Ashikaga" (NCC-862), "Jelai" (NCC-1061) and "Tachira" (NCC-1066) [SotF]. 22 January The strike cruiser "Concord" (NCC-2506) enters the dockyard facility at Starbase 25 for a 20-week selected restricted availability which will be completed in June [SotF]. 23 January The U.S.S. "Essahir" (NCC-2508) undergoes low-priority maintenance at Starbase 13. The U.S.S. "Shangri-La" (NCC-2517) takes part in the exercise Sevidar 551 in the southern Subquadrant region [SotF]. 27 January The U.S.S. "Jarrett" (NCC-2509) and the U.S.S. "Endeavor" (NCC-1716) are deployed for subquadrant cruises [SotF]. 28 January The U.S.S. "Raan" (NCC-2519) strike cruiser engages in classifed oper- ations [SotF]. 30 January (stardate 8442.5) The uprated U.S.S. "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-A) heavy cruiser is commis- sioned. The "Enterprise (II)" class will consist of an initial total of 14 vessels: six of the original "Enterprise" class converted and seven newly constructed ships (NCC-1843-NCC-1849), including the rebuilt "Enterprise." Each ship, while externally identical to the "Enterprise" class, contains new Duotronic IV computer systems, advanced LN-64B warp engines capable of warp 13+, a ship's complement of 510, a sensor suite, and all-new shipwide touch sensor (BLAC-3) control interfaces. Later ships in the "Enterprise (II)" class, beginning with the U.S.S. "America" (NCC-1847) will feature larger, reinforced engine support pylons, larger impulse decks, and fore and aft-firing torpedo tubes. The U.S.S. "Cicala" (NCC-2540) "Belknap" class strike cruiser, in the Toya-Sera region, takes part in the SciTest 12 exercise. The U.S.S. "Trigarta" (NCC-1075) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Rodriquez Ingenieria, Lima, Earth [ST VI, SotF, HCE, SfP, SotF2]. 02 February The U.S.S. "Delphin" (NCC-2537) strike cruiser takes part in the allied powers combined forces exercise (APCOM) operating with Deltan, Mahat, And Kuruv'ti units [SotF]. The U.S.S. "Alor" (NCC-2544) conducts an independent preparatory cruise [SotF]. Lt. Dmitri Valtane transfers to the U.S.S. "Churchill" as the ship's Science Officer [SsC]. 07 February The U.S.S. "Sovereign" (NCC-2505) "Belknap" class strike cruiser's home port is changed from the Bekkaas Installation to Starbase 12 [SotF]. 11 February The U.S.S. "Ki Rin" (NCC-2539) enters regular systems overhaul at Starbase 19, her home port. The U.S.S. "Decatur" (NCC-2500) undergoes a routine schedule overhaul at her home port of Starbase 1 [SotF]. 12 February The U.S.S. "Bradley" (NCC-2502) strike cruiser enters port at Cleante, New Paris with the heavy cruisers "Bonhomme Richard" (NCC-1712) and "Jupiter" (NCC-1734) [SotF]. 15 February The U.S.S. "Essahir" (NCC-2508) returns to Earth. Her sister ship the "Haven" (NCC-2514) in port at Libertad, Deneb V with the large perimeter action ship "Kitimat" (NCC-1171), is ordered to the Senar area as the security situation in that region deteriorates [SotF]. The U.S.S. "Sur Cha" (NCC-2541) departs her home port Starbase 5 [SotF]. 17 February Operational control of the U.S.S. "Sovereign" (NCC-2505) strike cruiser is changed from Subquadrant 2 south to Quadrant zero [SotF]. 18 February The SciTest 12 exercise in the Toya-Sera area concludes and the U.S.S. "Cicala" (NCC-2540) proceeds to the southern subquadrant sectors, and takes part in joint military maneuvers with Karub'ti forces. Ships oper- ating with the "Cicala" during this time include her sister ship the "Sur Cha" (NCC-2541), the heavy frigates "Odin" (NCC-1875) and "Polonius" (NCC-1878), the dreadnoughts "Compactat" (NCC-2103) and "Temperance" (NCC- 2528), and the perimeter action ships "Siirt" (NCC-841), "Patria" (NCC- 859), and "Esher" (NCC-902) [SotF]. 20 February The U.S.S. "Ijis" (NCC-3240) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commissioned The U.S.S. "Essahir" (NCC-2508) enters a regular overhaul at the Pearl Harbor Facility at Earth. The U.S.S. "Bradley" (NCC-2502) conducts an independent preparatory cruise [IFP, SotF]. 23 February The U.S.S. "Sovereign" (NCC-2505) "Belknap" class strike cruiser part- icipates in the Star Fleet exercise Prime Determination. Her sister ship, the U.S.S. "Aveley" (NCC-2543), has her home port changed from Starbase 21 to the Bekkaas Installation [SotF]. 24 February The U.S.S. "Sur Cha" (NCC-2541) strike cruiser operates with Karuv'ti forces in Subquadrant 2 north [SotF]. 27 February APCOM ends [SotF]. 28 February Operational control of the "Aveley" (NCC-2543) is changed from Subquadrant 1 north to Subquadrant 2 south [SotF]. 'Reischl's Guide to Ships of the Fleet' is published (or at least the preview declassified by the Star Fleet Command Intelligence Bureau) [RGP]. 03 March The U.S.S. "Belknap" (NCC-2501) is deployed from Starbase 16 for a Subquadrant 1 north cruise [SotF]. 06 March Sevidar 551 concludes [SotF]. 07 March The U.S.S. "Alliance" (NCC-1849) "Enterprise (II)" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth. The U.S.S. "Bradley" (NCC-2502) ends her cruise. The "Sur Cha" (NCC-2541) completes operations in Subquadrant 2 south with Karuv'ti forces. The overhaul of the U.S.S. "Decatur" (NCC-2500) is completed at Starbase 1 [SotF, HCE]. 09 March The U.S.S. "Almdes" (NCC-1067) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 10 March The U.S.S. "Cicala" (NCC-2540) returns to her Starbase 16 home port for a scheduled two-week operational stand down. The U.S.S. "Bradley" (NCC-2502) returns to New Paris [SotF]. 11 March Prime Determination ends. The U.S.S. "Sovereign" (NCC-2505) participates in a 17-day independent operational readiness exercise. The U.S.S. "Decatur" (NCC-2500) is assigned to Star Fleet Academy rotation [SotF]. 15 March The Venture Corridor exercise begins in the Kay Akai region. The U.S.S. "Belknap" (NCC-2501) participates. During this exercise the new TS-675 "Storn" long-range assault craft is introduced in training activities [SotF]. The U.S.S. "Haven" (NCC-2514) departs Subquadrant 4 to participate in the TacFleet exercise Tiyoshyas (Teamwork) 731 in the northern sectors of Quadrant zero [SotF]. The U.S.S. "Khirirat" (NCC-2503) is taken out of selected restricted availability at Rigel [SotF]. 19 March The strike cruiser "Bradley" (NCC-2502) is deployed to the exterior of Subquadrant 2 south with the U.S.S. "Bonhomme Richard" (NCC-1712), the U.S.S. "Jupiter" (NCC-1734), and the fast frigate "Stark" (NCC-3208) for a three-year exploratory mission [SotF]. Ebenezer Todd and the Sky Monkeys are an incredibly popular musical group at this time, their tours and concerts mobbed. They will hold a record of 16 pressed-latinum albums in a row. In circa 2369, Lt. Barclay will re-create one of their concerts in an "Enterprise" holodeck [TNG #44]. 23 March The U.S.S. "Delphin" (NCC-2537) departs Starbase 19 for patrol deployment. The U.S.S. "Decatur" (NCC-2500) departs on a midshipman training cruise, deployed from Academy number four [SotF]. 25 March The U.S.S. "Alor" (NCC-2544) returns to Starbase 14, her home port [SotF]. 28 March The "Cicala" (NCC-2540) departs her Starbase 16 home port on a class- ified defense assignment in the northern subquadrant area. The U.S.S. "Alor" (NCC-2544) receives additional crew members and undergoes extended- mission preparation [SotF]. 29 March The U.S.S. "Satun Fatu" (NCC-3241) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commis- sioned [IFP]. 02 April Assigned to Subquadrant 1 north, the U.S.S. "Essahir" (NCC-2508) takes part in the Ga'tan Trick exercise. Over the next month, she oper- ates in the company of the dreadnought U.S.S. "Unificatum" (NCC-2102), the frigates "Springeren" (NCC-1950) and "Swift" (NCC-1958), and the through-deck cruiser "Devonshire" (NCC-1979) [SotF]. 03 April The U.S.S. "Abreus" (NCC-1017) perimeter action ship responds to a distress call from what is believed to be a TacFleet intelligence ship. Upon arriving at the confirmed coordinates in the 3 south area, however, the "Abreus" is ambushed by no fewer than 7 hostile vessels. Debris analysis later reveals the weaponry to be of Romulan origin, but Star Fleet intelligence experts believe units of a Klingon "Hung nawlogh" (perhaps utilizing Romulan vessels) were responsible. The U.S.S. "Jarrett" (NCC-2509) strike cruiser returns to her home port at Star Station Tiran [SotF2, SotF]. 04 April The U.S.S. "Ki Rin" (NCC-2539) departs Starbase 19 and gets underway off Daran for refresher operations [SotF]. 07 April The U.S.S. "Shangri-La" (NCC-2517) strike cruiser takes part in the exercise Centerpiece 10 in the Cygnet region. The strike cruiser operates in the company of other deployment group units including the heavy cruiser "Achernar" (NCC-1732), the frigate "Spiro" (NCC-1884), the through-deck cruiser "Adroit" (NCC-1983), and the perimeter action ships "Korinthos" (NCC-848) and "Naze" (NCC-870) over the next several months [SotF]. 09 April The additional crew members and extended-mission preparation for the "Alor" (NCC-2544) is completed [SotF]. April [reference stardate 2/2404] All Mark I "Genser" class escorts are uprated to the Mark II configuration [FASA]. 15 April The U.S.S. "Jarrett" (NCC-2509) embarks on an independent preparatory cruise [SotF]. 16 April The U.S.S. "Alor" (NCC-2544) departs on an exploratory mission with the heavy cruiser "Androcus" (NCC-1738). Her mission will end in 2291 [SotF]. 17 April The U.S.S. "Haven" (NCC-2514) returns to her home port at Starbase 8 [SotF]. 23 April The U.S.S. "Raritan" (NCC-1845) "Enterprise (II)" class heavy cruiser is launched. The U.S.S. "Sur Cha" (NCC-2541) completes maneuvers with the shuttlecarrier "Ichkeul" (NCC-2201) in the Subquadrant 2 south region [SotF, HCE]. 24 April The U.S.S. "Echo" (NCC-1042) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is com- missioned [SotF2]. 29 April The U.S.S. "Sovereign" (NCC-2505) "Belknap" class strike cruiser departs port at Aj Kasij, Coridan IV in the company of the fast frigates "Haruna" (NCC-3202) and "Soryu" (NCC-3211) and the destroyer "Hashishiyun" (NCC- 516) for operations off of Alpha Eridani [SotF]. The "Haven" (NCC-2514) is placed on selected restricted availability at Starbase 8 which will last through mid-July. Her sister ship the U.S.S. "Khirirat" (NCC-2503) conducts training operations off Rigel. The U.S.S. "Seneca" (NCC-2538) is taken off of selected restricted availability at Starbase 28 [SotF]. 01 May The U.S.S. "Ebanol" (NCC-3242) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commissioned [IFP]. 02 May The independent preparatory cruise of the U.S.S. "Jarrett" (NCC-2509) concludes [SotF]. 03 May The U.S.S. "Levant" (NCC-1843) "Enterprise (II)" class heavy cruiser is launched. The Ga'tan Trick exercise concludes [SotF, HCE]. 04 May The U.S.S. "Raan" (NCC-2519) is withdrawn from classified operations (after believed to have been operating in the exterior Subquadrant 3 south). The U.S.S. "Tioga" (NCC-1063) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF]. 09 May The Venture Corridor exercise concludes [SotF]. 11 May The U.S.S. "Decatur" (NCC-2500) finishes her midshipman training cruise [SotF]. 12 May The U.S.S. "Sur Cha" (NCC-2541) strike cruiser enters classified status for TacFleet [SotF]. May Building begins on the long-delayed "Doppler" (NCC-3831) class transport/ tugs [SotF]. [Y 179] The year is marked by heavy fighting on the Federation-Klingon front, including the first Federation attacks into Klingon space in several years. Klingon G1 PFs appear on the Federation front for the first time: the Klingons begin operating fast patrol ships. Two flotillas are formed: the 700th (LDSF personnel) and 701st (ISF personnel). Each flotilla is composed of half a dozen small ships, about equal to a dreadnought in firepower but are only about 10 times the size of a shuttle. Kollos Kumerian's 701st Gunboat Flotilla ("The Bounty Hunters") begins a reign of terror that destroys 135 Kzinti fighters in a year and a half. Ardak Kumerian is promoted to Commodore. The Frax fast patrol ship, drone fast patrol ship, and fast patrol ship tender enter service. On the Romulan front, the new "Decurion" interceptors presage a difficult time for the Gorns and the U.F.P. The U.S.S. "Australia" (NCC-1752) heavy battle- cruiser is launched. The Tholians manage to restore their borders and rebuild their defensive bases, effectively establishing a tacit ceasefire. They refuse to provide ships to support Alliance operations in Romulan space because of heavy fighting in their own space. A combined Tholian- Gorn-Kzinti force defeats the last serious Romulan threat to the holdfast. During this period, the Vudar Enclave finally breaks completely away from the Klingon Empire and becomes an independent political entity. While they will expand over the following years, their strategic effect will be limited as neither the Klingons nor the Hydrans have any forces to spare for another fighting front and the Klingon economic loss is minor. During this time, the Hydran fast patrol ship tender (DDP), based on the "Lancer" destroyer hull, and Tholian CPA are launched [SFB]. New Klingon uniforms are issued in the Empire during this period. They are more heavily padded and ridged than in earlier designs. The older uniforms will evidentally make a comeback in the 24th Century [ST V/ST VI, TNG 120]. The top secret "Spectre" class originates as a secret design study by Star Fleet Intelligence for a ship capable of delivering and retrieving personnel and equipment from enemy-controlled space. The study, code- named "Havoc," is for a small ship of 50,000 tons and crew (excluding Marines) of about 30. At the same time, Star Fleet Tactical recognizes the need for a battle cruiser that can spearhead advances across heavily defended frontiers. This will lead to another independent design study, code-named "Archer," for a heavily armed "penetration cruiser" of some 150,000 tons. Neither project will advance further than the preliminary design stage until the Gorkon Crisis [GEC V9N5]. 17 May The U.S.S. "Seneca" (NCC-2538) is deployed from Starbase 28. Her sister ship, the U.S.S. "Ki Rin" (NCC-2539) is deployed in the southern subquad- rant region [SotF]. 18 May The U.S.S. "Jarrett" (NCC-2509) strike cruiser links up with the U.S.S. "Endeavor" (NCC-1716) heavy cruiser for an exploratory mission outside of Subquadrant 2 south. Their mission is expected to be completed sometime in 2292 [SotF]. 22 May The U.S.S. "Sovereign" (NCC-2505) "Belknap" class strike cruiser visits Makarii, Alpha Centauri VII for the Grand Regent's Celebration. She will depart for Subquadrant 1 south for exploratory duty in company with the scouts "Cosmitus" (NCC-609) and "Terni" (NCC-612) and the heavy cruiser "Wasp" (NCC-1721) [SotF]. 23 May The U.S.S. "Raan" (NCC-2519) enters her home port Starbase 7 and begins data downloading and systems rejuvenation. The U.S.S. "Evian" (NCC-1043) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF, SotF2]. 24 May The U.S.S. "Essahir" (NCC-2508) takes part in Nessen 71A, an anti-ship exercise, entering Subquadrant 1 south. The U.S.S. "Decatur" (NCC-2500) enters port at Starbase 3 for the installation of experimental sensor equipment [SotF]. 27 May The U.S.S. "Belknap" (NCC-2501) enters port at New Springfield, Alpha III to be followed by a three-week operational readiness exercise. Her sister ship, the U.S.S. "Fahrion" (NCC-2510) is taken out of restricted avail- ability at the Cosmadyne Earth facility [SotF]. The U.S.S. "Xerxes" (NX-5000) class light cruiser is commissioned. Featuring elements of the "Excelsior" class (similar to the "Centaur" class), the "Xerxes" has a crew of 240 and warp 7.2 capacity. Reportedly 182 ships of this class will be built, with ordnance consisting of 5 phaser arrays and 3 photon torpedo launchers [Inet12]. 30 May The strike cruiser U.S.S. "Haversham" (NCC-2504) is deployed from her home port at Starbase 23 and takes part in the exercise TreNorte 276 early next month [SotF]. June [reference stardate 2/2406] The U.S.S. "Galacta II" (NX-2003) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Illustrious" class strike carrier enters service. With a ship's complement of 590 and the ability to carry 15 shuttlecraft and 32 fighters, the "Illustrious" is the answer to the increase in attacks by small, swift craft operated by Kzinti and Orions on outlying colonies. Not extremely heavy in armament nor as fast as an "Enterprise" class vessel, the "Illustrious" is still far quicker than standard carriers, and relies upon its wing of up to 47 fighters and auxiliary craft. Its first operational deployment will see the U.S.S. "Illustrious" becoming the flagship of a 13-vessel task force sent to investigate and prevent incursions by the Kzinti. The "Illustrious" will recover a near-derelict vessel containing several members of the Kzinti ruling council, victims of a coup engineered by a Romulan splinter group. This group was the driving force behind the Kzinti acquiring cloaking technology for their space control ships, thus enabling the daring raids upon several border systems and scientific outposts. The task force will be able to, after several skirmishes with Kzinti forces, repatriate teh ousted Kzinti leadership, and establish a basis for normalized diplomatic relations approximately a year later [Inet14]. 02 June The TacFleet exercise Norva Tome is held on the Subquadrant 2 south/ 3 south border. It will last nearly 3 months and the U.S.S. "Delphin" (NCC-2537) will participate along with her sister ship the U.S.S. "Khirirat" (NCC-2503) [SotF]. 10 June The installation of experimental sensor equipment aboard the U.S.S. "Dectur" (NCC-2500) is completed and the strike cruiser departs Starbase 3 [SotF]. 14 June The U.S.S. "Do' Lomi" (NCC-3243) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commis- sioned and the U.S.S. "Temeraire" (NCC-1846) "Enterprise (II)" class heavy cruiser is launched [IFP, SotF, HCE]. 15 June The U.S.S. "Thrace" (NCC-1064) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. The U.S.S. "Matsurra" (NCC-2512) is taken out of operational stand down at Starbase 2 to conduct tactical exercises with other Class One units in July and August [SotF]. 17 June The U.S.S. "Abila" (NCC-1044) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 18 June Data downloading and systems rejuvenation aboard the U.S.S. "Raan" (NCC-2519) are complete [SotF]. 23 June The "Fahrion" (NCC-2510) arrives at Starbase 10, her home port. The strike cruiser will take part in tactical maneuvering exercises with the fast frigates "Eten" (NCC-3203) and "Dace" (NCC-3206), as well as the strike cruisers "Matsurra" (NCC-2512) and "Aveley" (NCC-2543) over the next month [SotF]. 25 June The U.S.S. "Decatur" (NCC-2500) embarks on another midshipman training cruise, deployed from Academy number one [SotF]. 27 June The U.S.S. "Jativa" (NCC-1071) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 28 June The U.S.S. "Concord" (NCC-2506) departs Starbase 25 with her shipboard small craft support and damage control facilities enhanced. Her assign- ment is to begin refresher training in the area of Beta Cygni. Next month the "Concord" takes a northern sector training cruise [SotF]. 30 June The U.S.S. "Raan" (NCC-2519) embarks on a TacFleet training cruise [SotF]. The "Saginaw" class cruiser is introduced to supplement the "Miranda" class. This class will suffer a poor reputation from their inception, with cramped living quarters and hardware incompatibilities in the food processing units. Extensive refits will attempt to correct these deficiencies and the poor reputation will remain. Regardless, 29 ships of this class will be built. The second ship built and the last to be decommissioned is the U.S.S. "Wyndham" (NCC-4676) which will serve extended missions as explorer, patrol vessel, escort, VIP courier, and finally as a Star Fleet Academy training vessel in her 62 years of existance [Inet4]. The Gorn "Quetzocoatl" class distant early warning (DEW) cruiser finally enters service, patrolling the Gorn/U.F.P. border. Unarmed, this 245-crew vessel has warp 8.1 capacity [Inet5]. The Type B "K'Teremny" class destroyer is commissioned in the Klingon Empire. Faster and more maneuverable, the new design increases power with a KWF-2 warp engine and the highly successful KD-8 disruptor system. Coupled with new shields and a reinforced hull, this ship is equal to any cruiser [Inet7]. 06 July The "Belknap" class strike cruiser "Essahir" (NCC-2508) is assigned to classified duty [SotF]. The U.S.S. "Avenger" (NCC-1860) heavy frigate is deployed again [ACDP]. 11 July The U.S.S. "Accra" (NCC-1047) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 14 July The U.S.S. "Kern" (NCC-1100) "Akula" class perimeter action ship is com- missioned [SotF2]. 15 July The U.S.S. "Baikal" (NCC-2513) strike cruiser's overhaul at Newport News, Earth is completed. New systems installed include extensive secondary scientific systems and numerous improvements in the hangar and landing bays [SotF]. 16 July The U.S.S. "Belknap" (NCC-2501) departs port at New Sacramento, Deneva in the company of the frigates "Coventry" (NCC-1230) and "Indus" (NCC-1243) and the heavy frigate "Illustrious" (NCC-1863) for operations outside of U.F.P. treaty territory [SotF]. 17 July The U.S.S. "Abitibi" (NCC-1068) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. The U.S.S. "Seneca" (NCC-2538) finishes conducting a training cruise [SotF]. 19 July The U.S.S. "Haversham" (NCC-2504) enters port Trinity, Omega Fornacis III [SotF]. 21 July After operating with subquadrant units, the U.S.S. "Aveley" (NCC-2543) strike cruiser begins to carry out subquadrant tactical maneuvering exercises [SotF]. 22 July The U.S.S. "Ding Hai" (NCC-3244) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commis- sioned [IFP]. 25 July The U.S.S. "Ki Rin" (NCC-2539) is removed from southern subquadrant deployment [SotF]. 30 July The "Haversham" (NCC-2504) departs port Trinity, Omega Fornacis III. The U.S.S. "Seneca" (NCC-2538) enters port at Starbase 14 [SotF]. 02 August The "Haven" (NCC-2514) visits port Kavetiklius, Deneb IV for a government celebration [SotF]. 06 August The U.S.S. "Seneca" (NCC-2538) departs Starbase 14 [SotF]. 08 August The U.S.S. "Aveley" (NCC-2543) completes her subquadrant tactical maneuv- ering exercises [SotF]. 09 August The U.S.S. "Haversham" (NCC-2504) participates in a data-gathering mission outside of Subquadrant 3 north, operating from Tiburon. Over the next two months she will operate with the exploratory cruiser U.S.S. "Tetherin" (NCC-20027), the through-deck cruiser "Accent" (NCC-1984), and the perimeter action ships "Alten" (NCC-1019), "Atuga" (NCC-1028), and "Bendraze" (NCC-1040). Her sister ship, the U.S.S. "Concord" (NCC-2506) enters port Esan Spiritus, Beta Cygni II and subsequently takes part in the system-wide ceremonies in honor of the founding of the colony, operating with the through-deck cruiser "Adamant" (NCC-1986), the frigate "Peleliu" (NCC-1959), and the perimeter action ship "Sybaris" (NCC-1102) during these events. The strike cruiser "Fahrion" (NCC-2510) returns to her home port at Starbase 10 on this date [SotF]. 10 August The U.S.S. "Molo Taz" (NCC-3245) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commis- sioned [IFP]. 11 August The strike cruiser U.S.S. "Baikal" (NCC-2513) arrives at Starbase 18 [SotF]. 15 August The U.S.S. "Baikal" (NCC-2513) is deployed for a refresher cruise. Inspections by the Starbase 10 admiralty conclude for the strike cruiser "Fahrion" (NCC-2510) at that base. The U.S.S. "Seneca" (NCC-2538) takes part in a TacFleet special operations exercise. The U.S.S. "Ki Rin" (NCC-2539) is placed on local authority status for the system defense force operations in the Daran V area. The "Ki Rin" will later be reported operating with other subquadrant units in the northern Subquadrant 3 south /Quadrant zero border area. The U.S.S. "Tanaga" (NCC-1079) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Singapore Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Singapore, Earth [SotF, SotF2]. 17 August The "Fahrion" (NCC-2510) departs Starbase 10 for subquadrant patrol deployment with the "Eten" (NCC-3203) fast frigate. The "Aveley" (NCC- 2543) begins to conduct a comprehensive training mission [SotF]. 19 August The "Raan" (NCC-2519) completes her TacFleet training cruise. The U.S.S. "Decatur" (NCC-2500) completes her second mishipman cruise this year. The U.S.S. "Decatur" will operate with the Star Fleet Reserve Force through most of September and October [SotF]. 21 August Exercise Centerpiece 10 concludes [SotF]. The U.S.S. "Haven" (NCC-2514) takes aboard four TS-675 "Storn" series assault ships from the Rapallo Squadron at Starbase 16 for three weeks of performance trials held off of the Sidl Nebula [SotF]. 26 August The U.S.S. "Briza" (NCC-2515) "Belknap" class strike cruiser returns to her home port at Starbase 15 from an exploratory mission in Subquadrant 4 south, completed 5 weeks early. The U.S.S. "Shangri-La" (NCC-2517) collides with the "Adroit" (NCC-1983) after a failure in her close- quarters maneuvering (CQM) system. The "Shangri-La" continues operations and will undergo repairs at Starbase 18 for the minor damage suffered--the "Adroit" having sustained nominal damage [SotF]. 27 August The U.S.S. "Matsurra" (NCC-2512) is placed under classified status. The U.S.S. "Raan" (NCC-2519) enters port at the Ophiucus Colony [SotF]. 30 August The TacFleet exercise Norva Torme concludes. The U.S.S. "Raan" (NCC-2519) departs from the Ophiucus Colony [SotF]. September Over the next two months at Starbase 15, the "Briza" (NCC-2515) enters operational stand down and the crew leave while data downloading and systems rejuvenation are conducted [SotF]. 04 September The "Seneca" (NCC-2538) concludes operations in the TacFleet exercise [SotF]. 07 September The "Baikal" (NCC-2513) enters port Citadel at Cygnet XIV when suddenly ordered to space to support the merchant ship "Hyat'an Nuvos" adrift out of U.F.P. territory after a propulsion failure. The "Hyat'an Nuvos" is taken under tow by the heavy cruiser "Binar" (NCC-1819) to New Sparta The "Baikal" is recalled to port before reaching the scene [SotF]. The "Bearclaw" class cutter is commissioned. Conceived as a cutter for dealing with smaller pirates and smugglers, the "Bearclaw" combines speed and firepower with good shielding for its size. Her sleek shape is intended to make atmospheric flight easier should the need arise for the craft to land. The "Bearclaw" class carries a complement of 40 and possesses warp 9 capacity [Inet7]. 15 September The U.S.S. "Khirirat" (NCC-2503) departs her home port of Starbase 28 for subquadrant patrol deployment. The U.S.S. "Aveley" (NCC-2543) completes her comprehensive training mission [SotF]. Cadet Peter Kirk attends a talk given by Ambassador Sarek at the Academy [GN 16]. Also about this time, according to Sarek, the Romulans begin to emerge as a serious military threat to the security of the Federation [GN 16]. 16 September The U.S.S. "Seneca" (NCC-2538) operates in the northern subquadrant area [SotF]. 17 September The U.S.S. "Essex" (NCC-1727) heavy cruiser lands more small craft than any other cruiser-size vessel in history, recording her 150,000th small craft recovery. The U.S.S. "Concord" (NCC-2506) strike cruiser returns to her home port at Starbase 25 after making port calls at Citadel, Cygnet XIV, and New Princeton, Planet Q. The "Concord" is placed on operational stand down for low-end maintenance [SotF]. 19 September The U.S.S. "Tani Gratan" (NCC-3246) "Ianar" class fast frigate is com- missioned [IFP]. 20 September The U.S.S. "Essahir" (NCC-2508) re-enters Quadrant zero and takes part in a security escort mission with her sister ship U.S.S. "Raan" (NCC-2519) transferring Klingon prisoners to Starbase 23. The U.S.S. "Fahrion" (NCC-2510) strike cruiser is ordered to the outer subquadrant sectors in support of the patrol cutter "Mysia" suffering from major engine room damage (due to uncontrollable energy surges in her inter- mix shaft assembly). The "Fahrion" secures the sector as the starship tender "Achaea" begins repair procedures [SotF]. 23 September The U.S.S. "Baikal" (NCC-2513) departs Starbase 18 for patrol and observation duty in the vicinity of Kzin space. Her sister ship the U.S.S. "Rishiri" (NCC-2507) enters port at Starbase 21 in the com- pany of other exploratory group units, having been in space contin- uously for 1,120 days, 103 of which were spent on station in the ex- treme northern subquadrant area [SotF]. 25 September The U.S.S. "Shangri-La" (NCC-2517) is assigned classified defensive status [SotF]. Building begins on the long-delayed "Dollond" (NCC-3900) class transport/ tugs. These ships follow the design lineage of the "Coventry" class frig- ates, sporting a unique vertical warp pylon arrangement. The "Dollond" is armed with 12 phaser emplacements and 2 torpedo banks. This class will be instrumental in testing engineering modifications that will be used in later ship classes such as the "Enterprise," "Miranda," and "LaGrange." The "Dollond" class will reportedly total 41 vessels (NCC-3900-NCC-3940) [SotF, DTP, TM]. 27 September Regular overhaul begins on the "Rishiri" (NCC-2507) at Starbase 21. Her status is listed as operational stand down [SotF]. 29 September The U.S.S. "Ancylus" (NCC-1045) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 30 September The U.S.S. "Shangri-La" (NCC-2517) departs her home port (Starbase 18) for the outer subquadrant area [SotF]. October The U.S.S. "Delphin" (NCC-2537) takes part in the joint Star Fleet/ Pokofi defense exercise Tadelt 10 with her sister ship the "Haven" (NCC-2514). She also takes part in an anti-incursion exercise (ANTOR) with numerous starships including the heavy cruisers "Thelonii" (NCC-1742), "Anak" (NCC-1821) and the "Alnilam" (NCC-1830) [SotF]. A band of depridators led by an Albino raids Klingon colonies. Three Klingon warships are dispatched to stop him. Most are captured but the Albino escapes promising to take revenge on the first born of each of the three captains. A few years later he will keep his word by infect- ing three innocent children with a genetic virus that will kill them, one of them being the godson of Curzon Dax. Klingon warriors Kor, Koloth, and Kang swear a sacred blood oath with Curzon Dax to seek vengeance on the Albino [DSN 439]. The "Thoth" class enters service [Inet13]. 06 October The U.S.S. "Concord" (NCC-2506) is deployed for a subquadrant patrol mission, reportedly operating with the fast frigate U.S.S. "Brooke" (NCC- 3210) [SotF]. The U.S.S. "Ingram" (NCC-2001) space control ship is launched [ECP] 11 October An exploratory cruise is begun by the U.S.S. "Essahir" (NCC-2508). Ships operating with the "Essahir" at this time include the heavy cruiser "Alfr" (NCC-1741), the fast frigate "Atalanti" (NCC-3212), and the frigate "Noshiro" (NCC-1885) [SotF]. 12 October The "Raan" (NCC-2519) returns to her home port Starbase 7 and is placed in selected restricted availability until mid-December [SotF]. 13 October The U.S.S. "Argus" (NCC-1078) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Star Fleet Division, Puget Sound Yards, Earth [SotF2]. The proposed Project ADREFT ("Avenger" Design REFiT), of upgrading the heavy frigate class with a single warp drive, megaphaser, and weapons pod system, is shelved [SfP]. The U.S.S. "Fahrion" (NCC-2510) returns to space off of Starbase 10 to conduct small craft qualification operations with Military Staff Committee members aboard as observers [SotF]. 19 October The strike cruisers "Seneca" (NCC-2538) and "Sovereign" (NCC-2505) are in port at New Canberra, Aldebaran. The U.S.S. "Sovereign" will be assigned to TacFleet for a six-week tactical training mini-cruise with the heavy cruisers "Yorktown" (NCC-1704) and "Exeter" (NCC-1706), and operate in the Ky'Achta area of Subquadrant 1 south. The "Aveley" (NCC-2543) is reas- signed to Subquadrant 3 south [SotF]. 22 October Operational control of the "Aveley" (NCC-2543) is changed from the Bekkaas Installation to Starbase 26 [SotF]. 23 October The U.S.S. "Basan Goru" (NCC-3247) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commis- sioned [IFP]. October The U.S.S. "Mira" (NCC-2542) "Belknap" class strike cruiser departs the disputed Tholian Assembly border, after spending 302 consecutive days in space on patrol, maintaining a continuous alert status with support units for nearly 8 months [SotF]. 25 October The U.S.S. "Sur Cha" (NCC-2541) completes her classified status mission and will return to her home port, Starbase 5, next month [SotF]. 27 October The U.S.S. "Haven" (NCC-2514) departs Starbase 8 on a subquadrant cruise with the deployment group consisting of the frigate "Atrevida" (NCC-1957), the scouts "Indianola" (NCC-608) and "Fall River" (NCC-615), the corvettes "Paoki" (NCC-3302) and "Varanasi" (NCC-3318) and the perimeter action ship "Enfield" (NCC-1129). The "Haven" is expected to complete her mission in late 2290. The U.S.S. "Decatur" (NCC-2500) embarks on another training mission, with members of the Star Fleet Junior Officers Association on board for observation. The U.S.S. "Kuei" (NCC-1103) "Akula" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Terran Rockwell (Spacecraft Division), Pedersen Spaceport, Earth [SotF, SotF2]. 28 October The data-gathering mission involving the U.S.S. "Haversham" (NCC-2504) ends [SotF]. 29 October The U.S.S. "Baikal" (NCC-2513) is deployed to Subquadrant 3 south [SotF]. 30 October The U.S.S. "Aparri" (NCC-1077) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. 01 November The U.S.S. "Tioga" (NCC-1063) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 02 November The U.S.S. "Evian" (NCC-1043) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. 03 November The U.S.S. "Khirirat" (NCC-2503) participates in the joint Star Fleet/ Karuv'ti exercise Atanatak in the southern subquadrant sectors. Her de- ployment group at this time includes the heavy frigate "Auguste" (NCC- 1899), the fast frigate "Atalanti" (NCC-3212), and the destroyer "Tamerlane" (NCC-510) [SotF]. 04 November The U.S.S. "Fahrion" (NCC-2510) strike cruiser begins to conduct training operations [SotF]. 06 November The U.S.S. "Estocin" (NCC-2511) makes a port call at Hepteradas [SotF]. 07 November The U.S.S. "Seneca" (NCC-2538) concludes operations in the northern subquadrant area [SotF]. 10 November Systems rejuvenation of the U.S.S. "Rishiri" (NCC-2507) strike cruiser is complete [SotF]. 11 November The "Estocin" (NCC-2511) departs Hepteradas and heads to her home port at Starbase 24. After a two-week stay at Daran V, the "Aveley" (NCC-2543) returns to Starbase 26, her home port. The U.S.S. "Ashiya" (NCC-1083) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Rodriquez Ingenieria, Lima, Earth [SotF, SotF2]. 12 November A DF-7 assault craft of the Alturat squadron crashes into the hangar bay of the U.S.S. "Sovereign" (NCC-2505) causing major damage to the craft but resulting in no casualties. The U.S.S. "Baikal" (NCC-2513) returns from patrol and observation duty near Kzin space to conduct a two-week workup for extended-duration exploratory duty. The U.S.S. "Briza" (NCC- 2515) participates in FleetEx 223-5 [SotF]. The TacFleet strike cruiser "Matsurra" (NCC-2512) is withdrawn from class- ified status [SotF]. 17 November The strike cruiser "Haversham" (NCC-2504) operates in the inner subquad- rant area. Her sister ship the "Mira" (NCC-2542) returns to her home port of Starbase 22 and is awarded the subquadrant Mission Efficiency Award for the third time and wins the Utaves Medal (for best ship in the Subquadrant Fleet)--both firsts for a strike cruiser. The strike cruiser "Mikuma" (NCC-2516) returns to her home port at Starbase 20 from her extended-dur- ation exploratory mission, having departed three years ago with the "Hornet" (NCC-2516) [SotF]. 18 November The U.S.S. "Aveley" (NCC-2543) enters selected restricted availabilty [SotF]. 20 November Operational stand down and preliminary systems inspection begins for the U.S.S. "Mikuma" (NCC-2516) [SotF]. 21 November The U.S.S. "Ingram" (NCC-2001) space control ship "Excelsior" class variant is commissioned. An upgraded "Excelsior" class starship with 22 phasers, 4 megaphasers, and 3 torpedo banks, the "Ingram" is equipped with a sophisticated form of standard linear warp drive due to the complexity, suceptibility to extraneous factors, and poor power curve of the transwarp drive [ECP]. Note that one offshoot of the "Ingram"/"Excelsior" design will be the U.S.S. "Carl Vinson" (NCC-2006) class space control ship, armed with a total of 28 phasers and 2 torpedo banks. The "Carl Vinson" has warp 14 capacity via LN-98 warp drive units [GEC V9N5]. By this time, the "Midway" class light cruiser development is placed on hold and the U.S.S. "Midway" is mothballed [Inet7]. 23 November The U.S.S. "Mira" (NCC-2542) goes on operational stand down status at Starbase 22. Her sister ship, the U.S.S. "Seneca" (NCC-2538), is placed under temporary TacFleet jurisdiction and is believed to operate with the strike cruiser "Matsurra" (NCC-2512) until mid-December. The training deployment of the U.S.S. "Decatur" (NCC-2500) is completed [SotF]. 25 November The U.S.S. "Rishiri" (NCC-2507) is deployed with numerous support groups. Her sister ship "Estocin" (NCC-2511) arrives at her home port Starbase 25 and is placed on selected restricted availability by the year's end [SotF]. 28 November The U.S.S. "Delphin" (NCC-2537) returns to Starbase 19 [SotF]. 29 November The U.S.S. "Mikuma's" (NCC-2516) operational stand down and inspection is completed [SotF]. 30 November The U.S.S. "Raritan" (NCC-1845) "Enterprise (II)" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [SotF, HCE]. 02 December Exercise Atanatak ends [SotF]. 03 December The U.S.S. "Sur Cha" (NCC-2541) is deployed along the Klingon-Federation border. The U.S.S. "Abila" (NCC-1044) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is commissioned. The U.S.S. "Kutaisi" (NCC-1111) "Akula" class per- imeter action ship is laid down at Terran Rockwell (Spacecraft Division), Pedersen Spaceport, Earth [SotF, SotF2]. 05 December Selected restricted availability begins for the "Mikuma" (NCC-2516) at Starbase 20 [SotF]. 06 December The U.S.S. "Baikal" (NCC-2513) arrives at Starbase 5 for assignment with other fleet units [SotF]. 09 December The U.S.S. "Sovereign" (NCC-2505) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is assigned to defensive status in Quadrant zero [SotF]. 11 December Operational stand down status for the strike cruiser "Mira" (NCC-2542) ends at Starbase 22 [SotF]. 12 December The U.S.S. "Essahir" (NCC-2508) is returned to Starbase 9. A DF-20 assault craft of the Chirripo squadron accelerates prematurely during launch mode and crashes into the landing bay wall of the U.S.S. "Haversham" (NCC-2504). The pilot is killed instantly and the ship suf- fers Class A damage (requiring repair at a dockyard facility), resulting in the "Haversham" proceeding to Starbase 23 to be placed on operational stand down [SotF]. 13 December The U.S.S. "Thrace" (NCC-1064) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is commissioned [SotF2]. The U.S.S. "Khirirat" (NCC-2503) leaves port at Lucerna, Rigel II [SotF]. 15 December The U.S.S. "Amastra" (NCC-1046) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is launched [SotF2]. The TacFleet strike cruiser "Matsurra" (NCC-2512) engages in joint TacFleet/Star Fleet exercises with the strike cruiser "Seneca" (NCC-2538) [SotF]. 17 December The U.S.S. "Delphin" (NCC-2537) enters the Cameron Naval Facility for 12-week selected restricted availability (SRA), while the U.S.S. "Concord" (NCC-2506), her sister ship, returns to her home port at Starbase 25 to also be placed in SRA by the year's end. The "Fahrion" (NCC-2510), meanwhile, completes her training operations. The U.S.S. "Decatur" (NCC-2500) departs Starbase 3 on an extended-duration training cruise [SotF]. The Swift War ignites between the U.F.P. and Klingon Empire. It will result in the virtual annihilation of many worlds on both sides and event- ually inspire a genuine change in attitudes [TWF]. Captain K'Temok, commanding the Klingon warship "T'Ong," embarks on a long-term voyage with his crew in suspended animation [TNG 146]. 20 December The "Haversham" (NCC-2504) completes operations in the inner sub- quadrant area, while her sister ship the "Mira" (NCC-2542) enters the Cameron Naval Facility for 8-week selected restricted availability [SotF]. 21 December The U.S.S. "Essahir" (NCC-2508) departs Starbase 9 to participate with Azurian vessels in a joint exercise [SotF]. A bottle of port of this year's vintage from Argelius II will be kept in Demora Sulu's quarters aboard the "Enterprise" in the early 24th Century [TLE #2]. 28 December The U.S.S. "Timis" (NCC-1080) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is laid down at Singapore Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Singapore, Earth [SotF2]. 31 December The U.S.S. "Temeraire" (NCC-1846) "Enterprise (II)" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [SotF, HCE]. 2290, 02 January FleetEx 223-5 involving the strike cruiser "Briza" (NCC-2515) concludes [SotF]. 07 January (stardate 8707.01) 'Federation Starship Recognition Chart' is published. Young Noonian Soong is terrified of the neighborhood dog [TNG #64]. 14 January The U.S.S. "Levant" (NCC-1843) "Enterprise (II)" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [SotF, HCE]. 'Star Fleet Enginery: Circumferential PB Warp Engine Series' is published, having originally appeared in the July 2264 issue of 'Starship Design' [SFE]. The "Fahrion" (NCC-2510) enters selected restricted availability at Rigel [SotF]. 22 January The U.S.S. "Baikal" (NCC-2513) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is deployed [SotF]. 09 February The U.S.S. "Dagu" (NCC-3248) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commissioned [IFP]. February Volume One of 'Ships of the Star Fleet' (103rd edition) is published [SotF]. March The strike cruiser U.S.S. "Mikuma" (NCC-2516) is deployed [SotF]. Avatar Shipyards launches the U.S.S. "Mardi Gras" (NCC-3750) class assault frigate. A new class of assault frigate that will mark a turning point in the design philosophy of assault frigates and all similarly arranged Federation vessels to come. The implementation of "Excelsior"-era technology enables the "Mardi Gras" class to overcome the design limitations in existing and previous assault frigates that required 3 warp engines. Two powerful and proven warp engines first fielded by the "Impervious" (NCC-2530) class strike cruisers are able to perform tasks better and more efficiently than before. By use of a secondary hull, and an extended primary hull with unnecessary tonnage removed from the front of the saucer section (reminiscent of early Federation perimeter action classes of vessels) the design allows for superior hangar bay arrangements and troop billting facilities, as well as forward emplacements of photon torpedo bays without the need for a weapons pod as with older frigates. Rather than continue along the line of using smaller torpedoes with faster reload rates, the "Mardi Gras" class employs oversized non-standard Mark A-13 photon torpedoes that concentrate on maximum payload and guidance abilities. The "Mardi Gras" class will be used to transport Marine Assault Units with support vehicles into combat, embark squadrons of tactical assault craft, and provide heavy fire support during fleet defensive postures. The class will total 34 vessels (NCC-3750-NCC-3783), each named after celebrations or festivals) [GEC V6N3]. 26 March The U.S.S. "Guiyang" (NCC-3249) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commis- sioned [IFP]. April The "Talence" (NCC-1062) and "Thrace" (NCC-1064) perimeter action ships exceed velocity maneuvering records while on fleet trials with the heavy cruiser "Alkaid" (NCC-1829). The ships regularly outscore the heavy cruiser, rendering her offensive capability ineffectual during multiple engagements [SotF2]. The U.S.S. "Decatur" (NCC-2500) returns from her extended-duration training cruise embarked upon in December [SotF]. The last "Neihardt" class heavy cruiser is decommissioned [Inet4]. The first warp-driven ship departs Zald. Diplomatic relations with the U.F.P. will follow shortly [LUG]. Star Fleet's ship and small craft classification system is updated [Inet1]. The "Rawalpindi" class light cruisers are withdrawn from service [Inet13]. June The U.S.S. "Sjoto" (NCC-1098) "Akula" class perimeter action ship is commissioned. She is the first of the "B" variants in this series [SotF2]. The U.S.S. "Avenger" (NCC-1860) heavy frigate returns to Earth after a year-long deployment [ACDP]. [reference stardate 2/2506] The U.S.S. "Excalibur" (NCC-2004) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. Ambassador Sarek begins to carefully study the Freelans and eventually will suspect them [GN 16]. Vilo Garlet is born [GN 49]. July After a record-breaking month-long refurbishment, the U.S.S. "Avenger" (NCC-1860) sets forth on its next 5-year mission [ACDP]. August Admiral Joseph Primmin (Special Operations, TacFleet) commands the Primmin's Hunt Exercise. The perimeter action ships "Acerra" (NCC-1049), "Jico" (NCC-1057), and "Armavir" (NCC-1059) are tracked into separate areas of the operation by 3 individual task force units. Their orders are to avoid their respective group of "hunters" (each consisting of 1 heavy cruiser and 1 fast frigate) while remaining within their assigned areas of space. Utilizing all of the elements at their disposal, including speed, maneuverability, cloaking systems, and overall stealth characteristics, only the "Acerra" is located by her assigned search task force after 6 days of attempts [SotF2]. September Following a mission into the Great Triangle, the U.S.S. "Hastings" (NCC-3104) "Mitannic" class heavy destroyer is moved to the newly completed Avatar spacedock complex for refitting. Senior engineering cadets at Star Fleet Academy are assigned to redesigning the "Hastings" as part of their senior project. Totally new to the "Hastings" are a Combat Information Center, newly developed phaser collimator rings, improved crews quarters, larger, improved multiple warhead photorp decks both fore and aft, and a matter/antimatter injector unit to more efficiently feed the warp nacelles [GEC V2N1]. Volume Two/Number One of 'Ships of the Star Fleet: Akyazi Class Perimeter Action Ships' (103rd edition) is first published [SotF2]. The Type 4D Combat Phaser sees widespread use by Star Fleet marines and security specialists. The much older Type 1/2B Phaser, however, only represents 15% of Star Fleet's first line issue phasers. Despite this turn of events, the Type 1/2B will remain in issue for another 60 years [SFD, GEC V6N5]. Star Fleet Tactical and Star Fleet Operations decide that there are definite advantages in having a permanent test crew assigned to Strategic Design. The Cathedral Unit, the test crew comprised of personnel from the Star Fleet Corps of Engineers and Star Fleet Tactical assigned to evaluate starship prototypes, is formed [SfP]. The U.F.P. consists of a total of 1,560 member systems [SFD]. Archeologists on Faramond make a major discovery: a basic chemistry book, perhaps a children's text, enabling translation of the language of the Old Culture [GN 12]. [reference stardate 2/29.16?] Dr. Caroline Ravenwood is awarded the Cochrane Award for her breakthroughs in psychotherapeutic engineering, which will eventually make possible the invention of the Holodeck [FASA]. A new variant of the "Excelsior" class is submitted for consideration. with enhancements to cloaking technologies of both the Romulans and Klingons, detecting cloaked vessels becomes more and more difficult. It is decided to fit an advanced electronics suite to the ship to turn it into a "sensor picket" vessel which can patrol the U.F.P. border. A set of high-powered side-scan sensor suites is installed in two large pods on the secondary hull to peer deep into threat territory. Carrying a more elaborate electronics fit, this new variant is also designed for greater burst speed and maneuverability than the standard "Excelsior" design. The intention is to counter the new generation of cloak-capable vessels being deployed by the Klingon Empire. Star Fleet is especially worried about developments which might permit Klingon vessels to fire while cloaked. Including wake homing torpedoes as standard and plasma detector systems allowing the new ship to locate almost any existing vessel through its cloak, the new "Excelsior" variant's sensors are able to engage vessels firing from cloaks by automatically locking phasers onto the origin of the weapons fire and almost instantly lay down a pattern of fire on the immediate area before the enemy vessel can change its position. The first vessel to be built to this standard will be the next incarnation of the U.S.S. "Enterprise" [Inet1, Inet11]. [Y 180] The Romulans are the last Coalition power capable of a strategic offens- ive, following several years of attrition battles fought in the devastated zones. The Romulan deployments are as follows, with each fleet designated by a flagship: the "Imperator" ("Condor" class) with the 2nd Star Legion, poised for Operation Tribune (an attack on the Gorns), supported by the "Colossus" ("Condor-V" class) with the 1st Star Legion; the "Gemini" ("Condor" class) with the 3rd Star Legion, on the Federation border, along with the "Imperial Standard" ("SuperHawk-B" class) with the 5th Star Legion, and the "Behemoth" (K9R) with the 4th Star Legion. The "Proconsul" ("Condor" class) is with the just-forming 7th Star Legion, defending the frontier against new incursions by the recently encountered Interstellar Concordium. A small squadron remains on the Tholian border, but the Romulans have reached a tacit non-aggression pact with the Hold- fast, freeing ships for the U.F.P. border. This move by the Tholians is not popular in the Federation Council, but as no formal treaty has been signed, the Federation can not in fact "prove" that any such agreement exists. The "Senator" ("Condor" class) and the "Leviathan" ("Condor-V" class) are assigned to the shipyards of Romulus and Remus, respectively. These ships will eventually be completed as space control ships. The "Senator" will become the first (and last) of the "Roc" class, which carries PFs but no fighters; "Leviathan" will become the first (but not last) of the "Phoenix" class, which carries both PFs and fighters. The "Leviathan," enters the yard undamaged and should be completed by 2293 but will be delayed. The "Senator," which had been badly damaged last year, cannot be completed before mid-2294. The assignment of these ships to multi-year conversion projects will, in retrospect, be considered a major error, but is not considered particularly controversial at this time. However, the Romulan economy is currently crumbling rapidly, and is econ- omically incapable of starting production of new dreadnought hulls. The Romulan attrition campaign of this year is carefully planned, but a failure. The ISC becomes more aggressive and unwittingly aids the Grand Alliance's plans as panic sweeps through the Romulan Star Empire when the first two ISC dreadnoughts appear on the border and a "SparrowHawk" dis- appears without a trace. The Romulans find it necessary to divert the nearest heavy unit, the "Colossus," and the 1st Star Legion, to the ISC border to support the 7th Star Legion. The Romulans then have the choice of cancelling Operation Tribune or the other scheduled operation on the Federation border. Deciding (probably correctly) that the Gorns could be knocked out of the way by Tribune while the Federation could only be damaged, the Romulans order the "Behemoth" and the 4th Star Legion to the Gorn border. This creates a logistical nightmare, as the KRs had been concentrated on the Federation border to make it easier to maintain them. Few factories that produce spare parts for the KRs are located near the Tholian border. Only days before the "Behemoth" can arrive, however, the Romulans detect a major shift in the Gorn fleet deployment. The Romulan commander on the scene makes a command decision to launch his operation early to take advantage of the opportunity, but this turns out to be another unfortunate error for the Romulans. In the resulting attrition, the "Imperator" is destroyed and most of the 2nd Star Legion's ships are crippled or wrecked. The "Behemoth" and the 4th Star Legion are only barely able to contain the ensuing Gorn counter-attack. The Gorn losses are also heavy, and this along with the need to send more and more Gorn ships to watch the ISC frontier, will have repercussions next year. On the U.F.P. frontier, the 3rd and 5th Star Legions conduct minor oper- ations against Federation patrols. The lower pressure, however, allows the Federation to build new battle stations in the devastated zone, capture a key planet in the original Neutral Zone, and assemble a battle fleet to take the offensive. On the Klingon front, it is a time of attrition battles. Federation police ships discover one group of Klingons left behind during the retreat. The first generation of X-ships (advanced technology vessels, such as the "Enterprise (II)" class heavy cruisers) reach the front lines, but are not present in sufficient numbers to have a strategic effect. These X-ships are typically of existing designs modified to take limited advantage of certain new technologies, generally possessing larger engines, more weapons and certain advantages such as fast reloading of weapons. Meanwhile, the Kzinti offensive reaches Zamyan, retakes the planet from the Lyrans, and destroys a newly-built Lyran base. Federation ships operate in Kzinti space in support of the offensive against the Lyrans. The Hydrans will eventually recapture the capital this year, forcing the Lyrans to retreat to the original border, effectively accepting a tacit separate peace. The newly-formed Kzinti Fi-Con unit proves fatally flawed in its first battles and is relagated to rear-area service thereafter. The Klingon 77th Gunboat Division, using new tactics to concentrate more PFs into a single battle zone, devastates several Federation squadrons. In a minor operation with major implications, Admiral Kumerian (currently the head of the northern training fleet) arranges to trap and destroy a Kzinti drone bombardment cruiser. This brings him to the attention of the Emperor, who will later decide to give that officer a field command that will prove rather unfort- unate. The Klingons will continue a fighting retreat through at least 2293, consisting mostly of small patrol actions involving attrition units. The Klingon commander on this front knowing that he will not receive new ships, unlike the Hydrans, and eventually will lose the fight and retreat to the original unbreachable border defenses. Before this final retreat, however, the commander extracts every credit-worth of resources from what little territory still held. His strategy includes establishing PF bases in asteroid fields, leaving them behind during Hydran offensives to disrupt logistics and to open the way for limited counter-offensives. The WYN conduct their most extended operation to date, sending a raiding force all the way to the Federation border. The Hydrans and Orions begin oper- ating fast patrol ships. Three U.F.P. dreadnoughts are converted to Improved Dreadnoughts. Warp 3.2 drones become available, although maximum ship combat speed is about warp 3.19--anything faster than that ruins the tracking capability. The U.S.S. "Houston" (NCC-1956) strike carrier is changed to U.S.S. "Sam Houston" when a new cruiser is named for the city of Houston. The U.S.S. "Nathan Bedford Forrest" (NCC-1762) heavy battle- cruiser (BCF) is launched. The Frax "Demon-4" fighter enters service. The Usurper, his son, and eventually grandson, dream of acquiring the Kzinti throne. All three will be known as the "Usurper." The Usurpers have planned their eventual return to Kzinti space for a decade, principally the grandson. Wealth was accumulated but only a fraction of which had been expended in various exchanges with the surrounding powers during the General War. The designs for more ships of the "fish" class (powerful WYN warships constructed by engineers hired from various races, codenamed by the Federation after predatory Terran fish and whales) are completed. The LDR launches their mobile carrier (DWV) and CCH, the Lyrans launch their heavy war destroyer (HDW), and the Klingons launch their own heavy war destroyer (HF5). A heavy war destroyer is also launched by the Federation. The Romulan "Gladiator-3" fighter (carrying one forward Plasma F torpedo launcher and one forward point defense phaser) and "Gladiator FSF" fast superiority fighter (carrying two forward point defense phasers and two Plasma D racks) are launched. Kzinti TADS (tactically advanced drone shuttle fighters) carrying two Type 1 and two Type 6 drones, two fore point defense phasers, and two special rails, are launched. The Gorn G-12 "Chimera" fighter, purchased from a Federation company after Star Fleet decided not to produce the craft due to its small drone load (irrelevent to the Gorns), carrying two Plasma D racks and two forward point defense phasers, is launched. The ISC's fast superiority fighter (FSF--carrying two Plasma D racks and two forward point defense phasers), fast torpedo fighter (FTF-- carrying a forward Plasma F torpedo launcher and forward point defense phaser), and fast electronic warfare fighter (FEF--carrying two electronic warfare pods, and a forward point defense phaser) are all launched, in addition to the ISC battle carrier (BCV). The Romulans also launch the "GosHawk" (GOS) class medium cruiser [SFB]. A second, undocumented, plague of the Hydrillan "demon" entities infects the planet Vulcan. Skel's mother, T'Reth, is murdered by her mate. Her katra, however, becomes implanted in Skel's mind and the entities (buried deeply in Skel) will utilize him to evolve into a form better suited to Vulcan physiology over the course of the next eighty years [TNG #40]. Rockefeller Thaylor's star yacht, the "Plush Princess," is commissioned [TOS #74]. The Directorate learns to peer through into our universe from the alter- nate reality world Krantin [TNG #36]. Brother Paul is born during this era, a future Purity League member on Archaria III [TNG #51]. 2291, January The U.S.S. "Decisive" (NCC-3231) class fast frigate is commissioned. Having a smaller profile and faster than previous classes, 19 ships of this class are planned [SotF]. This year the "Paris" class U.S.S. "Atlas," though not thought capable of planetary landings, is found on the surface of Pashran IV. It will be relocated to the Star Fleet Museum [Inet3]. 01 February [reference stardate 2/3002.1] The 77th revised edition of 'Star Fleet Training Command Regulations' is published [FASA]. Captain Roger Wright is assigned to the Cathedral Unit of Star Fleet [SfP]. Lt. Dmitri Valtane's paper 'Methods For Stabilizing Protomatter in High-Energy Matrices' is published by the Federation Institute of Science. He transfers to the U.S.s. "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) as Science Officer [SsC]. [Y 181] The Kzinti begin operating fast patrol ships and add them to their space control ship dreadnoughts. The Gorns, Romulans, and Tholians begin oper- ating fast patrol ships. Ardak Kumerian is promoted to Admiral. Phil Kosnett is promoted to Commodore. The Lyrans launch their ill-fated invasion of the WYN Cluster, losing several major ships. The Grand Alliance launches the three-pronged offensive Operation Remus. The U.S.S. "New Zealand" (NCC-1752) heavy battlecruiser is launched. A U.F.P. fleet, including the heavy carrier U.S.S. "MacArthur" (NCC-2201) is aimed directly at the nearer Romulan capital Remus from a new base in the original Neutral Zone. A Gorn fleet drives into Romulan territory inten- ding to rendezvous with the "MacArthur" at Remus. The Kzinti fleet (headed by the space control ship "Titan" and the fast patrol ship tender "Unicorn") was to screen the open rimward flank of the Federation force by operating independently on their right. (This force being the same one that originally deployed in Tholian space.) This is the key to Operation Remus. The Romulans do not suspect that a Kzinti fleet is anywhere near their territory and assume that the expeditionary fleet (which had dis- appeared from Tholian territory) had returned home. The U.F.P. attack engages the 5th Star Legion and destroys the heavy carrier "Imperial Standard." The "MacArthur" then heads straight for Remus. The Gorns, however, are less successful. With a weaker fleet due to their previous losses and strong Romulan forces in their sector (which is a shorter path from the front line to the Romulan capital), they are unable to drive directly toward Remus and are diverted west toward the Federation. The Gorn admiral reasons that by rendezvousing with the Federation and Kzinti forces to the west of Remus, they can make a concerted drive on the capital. In any event, this rendezvous never takes place, freeing some Romulan ships for use against the U.F.P. (Later, there will be sharp words from the Federation Council to the Gorn ambassador, who will be able to restore the good image of his race as allies only by promising to send a fleet to Operation Cavalry.) The Romulans position the "Gemini" and the 3rd Star Legion to hit the "MacArthur" from the flank, but the Kzinti fleet operating in the chaos of the Romulan rear, catches the Romulans at anchor. The badly broken 3rd Star Legion, with the gutted "Gemini" in tow, retreats into the relatively unoccupied areas of the Empire near the galactic rim. The "Gemini" will be repaired--but not for three years. The Kzinti, reasoning that their job was to screen and that they had eliminated everything worth screening, withdraw on the pretext of a minor Klingon attack on the Kzinti front. This action, later considered treach- ery by many in the Federation, ultimately worsens (although does not cause) the disaster. Finally the "MacArthur" reaches Remus, and destroys virtually every military and industrial facility in the entire system. The "Leviathan," and several other ships under construction but still incomplete, are saved--having been towed to Romulus--but everything else is lost. The battle is not, however, entirely a Romulan defeat. Some ten flotillas of the new fast patrol ships, until now untested in battle, rip into the Federation fleet. They ignore all other ships and concen- trate their attacks on the "MacArthur." At a terrible loss, they are successful, and the "MacArthur" (unable to separate its saucer section) crashes into the planet. It lands uncontrolled directly into the capital city (also called Remus), at which point the matter/antimatter reactors explode in a 174-megaton explosion. The entire planet is reduced, quite literally, to the stone age in the ensuing planet-wide earthquake and the brief nuclear winter that keeps the planet shrouded in clouds over the next three years. As the Federation fleet withdraws, however, they are attacked by the 1st Star Legion and the "Colossus," which had picked up PFs at Romulus and penetrated the gap left by the Kzinti. Advised of what had happened to Remus (which was the home world for many of the officers and crewmen of the Romulan fleet), the Romulans press home their attacks with a ferocity which, even for Romulans, is incomprehensible. Most of the U.F.P. force is destroyed in the long pursuit that follows. The Klingon advanced technology D7 battlecruiser is launched (DX), and the Federation's first advanced technology heavy cruiser (CX: the "Excelsior" class upgrade?), the U.S.S. "Vincennes" (NCC-1749) is launched (originally a heavy command cruiser of the "Gettysburg" class). Advanced technology multi-role shuttles (XMRS) are available to most races at this time [SFB]. The U.S.S. "Truman" picks up weak remnants of warp signatures closely resembling those of a Tholian "Jilkan" type vessel near the Gorn border. The U.S.S. "Champion" is sent to investigate but nothing is found [Inet9]. April [reference stardate 2/2604] The "Wolfram" (NCC-8800) class destroyer enters service. A powerful combat class, the "Wolfram" utilizes "Excelsior" components but is physically the size and tonnage of "Enterprise" class heavy cruisers but with a crew of only 212. A good deal of the internal space is devoted to engineering, and additional sensors are incorporated into a sensor sail rising above and between the warp 13 capacity engines [GEC V1N3]. Fearing that the Klingon High Council had lost the backbone to fight the Federation, Admiral Komax, commanding an L-24 along the Romulan border announces his intention to defect to the IKS. One of the most popular and charismatic commanders along the frontier, Komax had been in charge of the deployment and advancement of over 200 front line commanders and their squadrons. Several personal fortunes were due to Komax's political influence. As Komax began his long journey towards the IKS, dozens of commanders were faced with a conflict of honor. None the less, duty to the empire forces the commander of the 281st Attack Squadron, Captain Klevalt to chase the larger battleship and hunt down his personal mentor. Within 6 weeks, Klevalt and the 281st catch up with Komax near IKS territory. In typical stoic fashion, Komax turns his vessel and argued with his favorite pupil to carry out his duty. Klevalt and his squadron of 5 Type B "K'Teremny" ships attack, and for over 2 hours battle fiercely with the larger and more powerful L-24. Shortly there after, IKS reinforcement arrives, forcing Klevalt to withdraw, but not before crippling the L-24. Komax, it was later learned, had died in the final moments of the battle, and had ordered his ship to self-destruct, rather than be taken by the IKS without him at the helm. Although his remaining crew join the IKS, the mighty battleship is not taken [Inet7]. May Ensign Tuvok graduates from Star Fleet Academy. His first deep space assignment will be as a junior science officer aboard the U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) under Captain Sulu. Tuvok had previously met Captain Sulu while serving on a dilithium resupply team as a cadet on Deep Space 3 in 2288. Tuvok will serve a 3-year tour of duty aboard the "Excelsior" prior to temporarily resigning his commission. Before embarking on his "Excelsior" posting, Tuvok consults with his most trusted teacher and advisor, Xon [V 145, TCT #1, GN 33, TLE #1]. The upgrading of the 16 "Starstalker" (NCC-2117) class patrol cruisers to class 1b technology begins. The addition of dual phaser cannon makes this class the most heavily armed in the fleet [SfP]. The "Ranger" (NCC-2701) light cruiser class starship is launched. Featuring 12 phaser emplacements, two torpedo tubes, a complement of 470, and a maximum speed of warp 14.9, it is the most accepted light cruiser class starship since the introduction of the "Amchitka" (NCC-1310) class. The ECHO (Enhanced Collimation via Harmonic Oscillation) enhanced phaser system is scheduled to be tested on this new starship class. The "Galileo" (NCC-8888) class starcruisers will be built with ECHO-enhanced megaphasers and standard phasers in the early 2300s [SfP, GSM] A new starship class, the Tactical Cruiser, is launched. The U.S.S. "Thruxton" (NCC-2761) TacCruiser class features a ship's complement of 455, 4 phaser cannon, 12 standard phasers, 4 torpedo tubes, and a maximum speed of warp 15.3 [SfP]. The U.S.S. "S'Harien" (NCC-3107) class battlecruiser prototype is launched. Features include 12 phasers, 4 torpedo tubes, a ship's complement of 440, an emergency warp of 13.4, and a unique jettisonable secondary hull. This ship represents an improved and upgraded "Menahga" (NCC-3100) class battlecruiser, and plans are made to recall most of the "Menahga" starships back for refit following the commissioning of this improved battlecruiser class [SfP]. The long-heralded "Pharris" (NCC-3537) strategic frigate class is launched. Featuring three landing platforms, a complement of 375, warp 11.8 capacity, two torpedo tubes (of a new launch design mounted in the old hull position just below the bridge), and 12 standard phaser emplacements, it is yet another offshoot of the "Avenger" (NCC-1860) heavy frigate class but incorporating close-mounted warp nacelles [SfP]. Incorporating design elements of the "Avenger" (NCC-1860) class heavy frigates, the "Adamant" (NCC-3029) dreadnought class prototype is launched. Along with the traditional 3 nacelles, her elongated hull features 4 fore/aft firing megaphasers, 12 standard phaser emplacements, 4 photon torpedo tubes (in a weapons pod), but a complement of only 430 and an emergency maximum speed of warp factor 12.6 [SfP]. The "Dupleix" (NCC-2346) class perimeter action ship is tested, utilizing an experimental twin nacelle deployment to harness the absolute maximum speed (warp factor 14) and acceleration advantage for an Escort-design, while seriously sacrificing maneuverability. Her specs include 14 standard phaser emplacements, two fore/aft firing megaphaser cannon, and a complement of 311 [SfP]. The "Scimitar" (NCC-2901) fast destroyer class is the first attempt to achieve tandem nacelles at the bottom of a dorsal pylon in a starship. Chosen as a testbed vessel for both the BackUP phaser/photon torpedo augmentation system and the controversial Perseus Shield System, the "Scimitar" has a complement of 320, a maximum emergency warp of 12.4, 4 torpedo tubes, and 14 standard phasers (not counting the BackUP unit) [SfP]. Derived from the "Dupleix" (NCC-2346) dual nacelle design, the "Phantom" (NCC-2951) superscout prototype is launched, featuring the experimental "Opera" passive sensor pod array to serve as a mobile covert sensor platform. A complement of 300, 12 phasers, and an emergency max. speed of warp 13.6, makes this a unique class to be built [SfP]. The "Davenport" (NCC-2635) corvette class prototype is launched. The first experiment with lateral-oriented nacelles gives this class warp 13.6 maximum speed. Having virtually no secondary hull and a complement of only 275, this class is armed with only two fore/aft megaphaser cannon [SfP]. The U.S.S. "Mariner" (NX-3912) class surveyor is commissioned. With warp 7.4 capacity, a crew of 212, and 5 phaser arrays and 3 photon torpedo launchers ordnance, the "Mariner" class will total 122 vessels. The expansive Borilae Corridor will be first surveyed and charted by a team of "Mariner" and "Ambassador" class ships [Inet12]. The prototype U.S.S. "Schmidt" (NCC-800) tug completes trial runs. This Class 2 spacecraft design having a complement of only 62, a cruising speed of warp 5, and a tractor beam nacelle with no ordnance, and is scheduled to replace the "Ptolemy" (NCC-3801) class transport/tugs. The "Schmidt's" design is very similar to that of the "Todega" class tug, though lacking the bulkier underslung tractor beam emitter and featuring an upper impulse drive nacelle [SfP, JRM3]. The "Archangel" (NCC-2294) class shuttlecarrier is launched. Intended to eventually replace the "Ariel" (NCC-2200) class shuttlecarriers, the "Archangel" features 6 landing bays, a ship's complement of 500, 14 phaser emplacements, warp 9.5 capacity, and two impulse drives [SfP]. Captain Kinzly is reassigned and Captain B'rand assumes command of the U.S.S. "Stellar Wind" (NCC-1501). Enroute to Baraf, the "Stellar Wind" will disappear to 2331 [Inet6]. At Star Fleet Academy, Demora Sulu attends a xenoculture course taught by Tirasol Mentir. Sharing enough mutual interests, the two become friends [TLE #2]. stardate 9521.6 (15 June?) Unknown forces attack Themis and Kudao. The Klingon moon Praxis in the Amrite system explodes, giving the Klingon Empire 50 years of life left. The starship "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) witnesses the subspace shockwave in the Beta Quadrant of the Reydovan Sector after 3 years of surveying 54 planets. Ensign Tuvok, not two months out of the Academy, is aboard the "Excelsior" and witnesses these events [ST VI, V 145]. Note that this lunar destruction is at first attributed to over-mining. It is actually the flawed result of attempting to tap the moon's molten core. The perfected concept will be used successfully on Jeraddo, the 5th moon of Bajor, in the 2370s. Lt. David Mack believes that a contributing factor in the explosion was a secret Klingon attempt at developing Genesis technology [MIL #1, GN 41]. July? At the behest of Ambassador Sarek, Captain Spock opens a dialog with Gorkon, chancellor of the Klingon High Council. He proposes to commence negotiations at once [ST VI]. 31 July Soran becomes Ambassador Sarek's aide [GN 16]. The U.S.S. "Enterprise," drydocked at Starbase 1, undergoes systems upgrades to warp drive (the incorporation of salvaged Transwarp technology & intermix sequence giving the ship a maximum emergency velocity of warp 18.6), secondary propulsion (all pulsed laser reaction-control systems replaced with particle-beam thrusters), and the possible upgrading of life support and transporter systems--with the potential alteration of exterior hull markings in the near-future. This is also likely the time of her third bridge refitting or swapout. The new bridge module features the lateral relocation of turbolift shafts allowing the installation of a total of four aft stations (2 Tactical and 2 Master Sit- uation) instead of the previous two stations between the turbolift alcoves. This upgrade results in modification to the upper two deck levels in the command hull and relocation of the captain's ready room from B Deck to the outer perimeter of Deck 1, in addition to the usual individ- ual bridge station instrumentation upgrades [SfP, EDP, ST VI, EBD]. stardates 9522.6 (15 August?) The "Enterprise," under command of Captain Kirk, is assigned to escort the Klingon battlecruiser "Kronos One" through U.F.P. space. Gorkon, Chancellor of the Klingon High Council, is assassinated and Captain Kirk and Dr. McCoy are sentenced to the Rura Penthe penal asteroid [ST VI]. stardate 9521 Captain Sulu takes the "Excelsior" on a rescue mission to Kronos. Ensign Tuvok strongly opposes this direct violation of orders from Star Fleet Command. In the Azure Nebula, the "Excelsior" battles Klingon warships, one of which commanded by Kang. Lt. Dimitri Valtane dies, unknowingly passing on a viral parasite disguised as a memory engram to Tuvok. The "Excelsior" escapes by igniting the sirillium within the nebula [V 145]. stardate 9529.1 Escaping from the asteroid, Kirk prevents the assassination of the U.F.P. President Ra-ghoratrei at the Khitomer Conference and destroys the prototype Bird of Prey "Dakronh," capable of firing while cloaked, commanded by General Chang. The "Enterprise" heads back to Earth to be decommissioned, her principle bridge officers anticipating retirement. "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Burke, Ensign Samno (Security Yeomen) [ST VI]. stardate 9521.6 In an alternate timeline, Commander Dellas of the Tal Shiar assassinates Captain Spock at the Khitomer Conference to ensure that the Vulcan- Romulan reunification efforts in the late 24th Century do not occur. Gary Seven repairs the timeline by following Dellas and stopping her action, returning both to 2262. Consequently, Ambassador Sarek introduces Spock to Senator Pardek (perhaps months earlier than in the original timeline at the second Khitomer Conference) [TOS #84]. Ensign Tuvok witnesses the conspirators' capture at the Khitomer Conference with Captain Sulu. Shortly thereafter aboard the "Excelsior" he will meet Captain Spock before the "Enterprise's" departure [V 145]. Shortly after the conspirators are rounded up, Commander Uhura meets Kimora Cretak hiding in a rest room on Khitomer. She will be Uhura's secret contact within the Romulan Empire in the decades to follow. Uhura is beamed aboard a mystery ship by a Rhaandarite who offers her an opportunity to work for Star Fleet Intelligence. By 2360, Admiral Uhura will be the head of SFI [TLE #6]. The 25th Anniversary Edition of 'Starfleet Dynamics' is published, a compilation of the previous 'Starfleet Officer Requirements' manuals (2280-2290) [SFD]. stardates 9587.2-9582.1 The "Enterprise" heads for Starbase 12 where she is ordered to transport a team of mediators (the Treadways, who recently brought peace to the planet Risa, settling a decade of conflicts) to Ssan (Alpha Gederix IV) after a rendezvous with the U.S.S. "Potemkin" (NCC-1711). The assas- sination cult on Ssan is dissolved with the death of Shil Andrachis. Jocelyn Treadway, ex-wife of Dr. McCoy, also dies in the line of duty. "Enterprise" fatalities: Diaz (Security Officer) [GN 14]. Heading back to Starbase 1 (Sol System) for decommissioning, the "Enterprise" responds to an urgent distress signal from the "Excelsior" class space control ship "Bill Of Rights" (NCC-2010?). In orbit of the planet Faramond, the U.S.S. "Bill Of Rights" commanded by Captain Alma Anne Roth is found ensnared by a dampening field created by the renegade Roy Moss on the surface. An alien long-distance frequency- focus transporter left behind by an ancient civilization is engaged by Moss resulting in the world's destruction. The "Enterprise" heads back to Earth with Moss in custody where the U.F.P. president announces the new decision not to decommission the "Enterprise" class ships [GN 12]. 15 September [Y 181] Special WYN commando teams take over the WYN Orion shipyard, using long- planted agents (ceremonies for the completion of the pocket battleship were used to infiltrate additional forces into the yard). This triggers the brief WYN-Orion War which will last for a few weeks within the Cluster. Hard feelings from this episode will lead to clashes outside the Cluster in years to come. Without Orion support, the shipyard can no longer produce Orion ships, but can produce the WYN versions of those hulls. With the shipyard in hand, production of "fish" ships is accel- erated (using much of the accumulated wealth of the three generations of Usurpers), and purpose-built variants will begin to appear, such as the drone-bombardment destroyer in 2292. The production of a carrier variant of the "Orca" in 2294 will raise no questions, nor the production of a fast patrol ship tender variant in 2295; both designs being appropriate for the defense of the Cluster. The WYNs will be able to keep the prod- uction of their single "Narwhal" mauler secret until actually launched, by which time secrecy will no longer be relevant. During this period, the Romulan "SaberHawk" heavy war destroyer (SBH) is launched. The Gorns launch their heavy scout cruiser (HSR), HSRV variant, heavy battle destroyer (HBD), and battle carrier. The LDR's fast carrier resupply ship (FCR) and heavy war destroyer (HDW) are also launched. The Jindarian interceptor is launched. The Kzinti launch their space control ship, fast patrol ship tender, and battle carrier [SFB]. 16 September+ (stardate 9544.6) KEHL (Keep Earth Human League) members stage protests on Earth, growing in force and popularity due to telepathic influences of the Fleelans (Romulan-raised Vulcan descendants). Cadet Peter Kirk is kidnapped by the KEHL and taken to Kronos by Kamarag, also influenced by the Freelans, as a pawn to lure Captain Kirk. The Romulans intend to shatter peace relations between the U.F.P. and Klingon Empire and trigger a war. Under mental influence, the Klingons attack the Patelva colony among other border worlds and the starship "Enterprise" comes to their aid. The "Enterprise" returns to Vulcan for a brief drydocking. Spock witnesses the death of his mother, Amanda Grayson Sarek, from Reyerson's disease. Captains Kirk and Spock, and Dr. McCoy rescue Peter Kirk from Kronos and take the "Enterprise" up against the advancing Klingon warships at the Neutral Zone. With the Freelan Plan exposed, Wing Commander Taryn surrenders after defeat in armed combat with Ambassador Sarek. The Romulan-raised Freelan Vulcans are released [GN 16]. September (stardate 9910.1) Captain Kirk consults the Guardian of Forever at the Ellison Research Outpost on the Time Planet and is picked up by the U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) [GN 18]. October At a second Khitomer Conference, Captain Spock and Ambassador Sarek meet Delegate Pardek of the Romulan Star Empire (replacing the executed Ambassador Nanclus). Spock considers the unification of the Romulan and Vulcan peoples. The Khitomer Accords are signed, negotiated by Ambassador Curzon Dax, leading to the dismantling of the Klingon Neutral Zone as well as bordering space stations and starbases. The total evacuation of Kronos within the next 50 years also commences. Dax will be known to the Klingons as "The Great" Curzon Dax [GN 16, TNG 208, DSN 531, ST VI, TLE #3]. Note that there will be a Second Khitomer Accords. Isolitic Subspace Weapons will be outlawed by these Second Khitomer Accords, which the Son'a will not honor. The Khitomer Accords also forbid mind-sifters [ST IX, BB #2]. The Supreme Admiral of the Klingon Imperial Fleet presents the Federation with the I.K.S. "T'Kek" D7 class cruiser to mark the signing of the Khitomer Accords. It will be placed on display in the Star Fleet Museum [Inet3]. The "Enterprise" and her crew take shore leave on Pacifica. Relieved from active duty, the "Enterprise" is assigned for special duty to the diplomatic corps, under the direction of Ambassador Sarek. To gain the backing of the Vulcan Science Academy to further the peace negotiations with the Romulans, it is agreed to bond Vulcan male and Vulcan female 7 year olds in the koon-ut-la ceremony on Vulcan. The "Enterprise" therefore transports Spock's niece, Teska, from Earth to Vulcan. However, there is first a brief layover on Rigel V. Teska becomes a witness to the murder of a Rigellian ambassador, mind-melding with the deceased. Eventually the meld is carried out successfully to Hasmek of Romulus [TOS #82]. Commanders Uhura and Chekov go undercover on a 6-month mission to flush out illegal weapons dealers of Klingon armaments, under orders from Star Fleet Intelligence. They give the appearance of having been dishonorably discharged from Star Fleet [GN 20]. November The original projected retirement date for the "Enterprise" senior officers. Probably only Captain Scott retires at this time [ST VI, GN 20]. The U.S.S. "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-A) is mothballed, and scheduled to be decommissioned next year. The "Excelsior" class U.S.S "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-B) is laid down [ST VI, GN 20, TNG 230, ST VII]. Issue 25 of 'Starfleet Prototype' is published [SfP]. At the Academy, Dr. McCoy holds a seminar on alien physiognomy [TOS #74]. After an incident with a Klingon D-21, the Romulans decide to upgrade their "Deathwing" class destroyers temporarily until they can study the D-21 and create their own version of the ship [Inet7]. December [reference stardate 2/2612] The U.S.S. "Potemkin" (NCC-2005) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. The Beta Promethean vessel "Sundew" leaves port. In nearly a year their voyage will be quite unrewarding--until they decide to tangle with the U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) [TOS #74]. A red star system near Cardassian space is lightly surveyed. Noted only for its large concentration of asteroids in four wide belts, the "Nibix" is unknowingly on one such planetoid [DSN #14]. James Kirk sends Spock a postcard saying 'Winter Solstice Greetings' in standard print [TOS #74]. Following the conquest of Tal Demica, the High Gul and his Elite Guard are placed in suspended animation. He is betrayed by Fransu, who not only takes credit for the conquest but also sees to the slaughter of two thousand of the High Gul's men. The High Gul and the last of his Elite will be moved to Terok Nor once the station is completed and operational [DSN #13]. 2292 Strategic Design issues 'Starship Enterprise NCC-1701A Deck Plans' published by the Star Fleet Academy Training Command Press [EDP]. Additional phaser banks (RSM-12A single mount) are installed in the secondary hull of "Achernar" class heavy cruisers [SotF]. The U.S.S. "Midway" is removed from mothball status and used in the development of the FWK-1 warp engine [Inet7]. The Klingon-Romulan Alliance is dissolved [TNG 181]. The "Andernach" (NCC-3112) class battle cruiser is built [Inet6]. The Type 2 T-25 "Tagor Vastam" ("Deathwing") class attack destroyer is commissioned by the Romulans. Originally intended as a minor upgrade, it turns out to be a major upgrade--with every major system upgraded including computer, warp engines, shields, and weapon systems (including an RPL-3 plasma weapon, in response to crew suggestions) [Inet7]. stardate 9854.1 {March?} Admiral Androvar Drake becomes Commander in Chief of Star Fleet Command, replacing the former Admiral Cartwright. With his daughter Ariadne, the admiral uses Teilani of Chal to lead them to Chal where the Chalchaj 'qmey is hidden. Teilani takes Captain Kirk and the "Enterprise" (now a downgraded, unarmed civilian vessel, to be the first ship in Chal's planetary defense group) into Klingon-Romulan borderspace. Enroute to Chal, the ship is refitted with disruptors at Prestor V. The "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) under Captain Sulu's command is assigned to track the "Enterprise." Admiral Drake, another one of Cartwright's conspirators, later enters the game via a long-range 3- nacelle shuttle with warp 10 capacity. On Chal Kirk learns that the world is a munitions dump built decades ago for an all-out war against the Federation by the Klingons and Romulans, and its genetically-engineered colonists possess the secret of eternal youth. Klingon warships under Drake's command take on the "Excelsior," and the "Enterprise" is destroyed in the ensuing battle as well as Admiral Drake [GN 20]. Building begins on the "Ianetos" (NCC-710) class superscouts [SotF]. The U.S.S. "Malverne" (NCC-2205) "Fredrikstad" (NCC-2204) class shuttle- carrier, is launched. The "Malverne" will be radically modified and may become the lead ship for a new shuttlecarrier class, with a flat-bottomed secondary hull adding extra deck space. Additionally, landing pads will be incorporated to accelerate shuttle landings and takeoffs. Internally, the matter/antimatter reactor assembly will be relocated higher up within the secondary hull allowing larger cargo facilities, and deflector and impulse power booster units (similar to those on the original "Federation" class dreadnought) can augment the standard systems in times of an emergency. Ordnance will also be radically increased, giving the "Malverne" more phaser emplacements than any other shuttlecarrier [SotF, GEC V8N2]. Dahlyar Lekket is born in Edesian space in the Delta Quadrant [V #18]. April The U.S.S. "Repulse" (NCC-2544) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is launched [Inet1]. April? If not for the "Enterprise's" destruction at the hands of Admiral Drake, this would be the projected time of decommissioning for the starship. The ship would have been a target vessel for wargames testing the new Mark VIII twin vortice photon torpedoes [GN 20]. Eight ships of the "Amchitka" (NCC-1310) light cruiser class are put into service, bringing the total number of active light cruisers in Star Fleet to 20 [SotF]. May? Chancellor Azetbur takes the DIS jaj je ("Year and the Day") oath to honor and protect Captain James Kirk, for saving the peace accords. Spock, McCoy, and Uhura continue with Klingon peace negotiations in the Klingon Empire. After taking an Academy class to Polluxara IV on a field trip and returning to Earth, Captain Kirk is approached by his nephews Alexander and Julius. They request that Kirk accompany them to the colony they are founding, called Sanctuary (Besar system). The Captain agrees, taking Scott and Chekov along aboard the "Mayflower II." After setting down on the colony planet, the Falorians are found to have their own "supply" base on the world--and are in league with the Orion Syndicate in a plot to retake their homeplanet Huan (and the secret dilithium deposits their ancestors had discovered). Kirk also learns that his nephew, Julius, had acquired the colony world through bargaining with the Falorians, and handing over Captain Kirk was a part of the deal. Exploring the Fallorian base, Kirk and Chekov also discover a nanotech virus ready to be activated which will render dilithium crystals inert and create warp core breaches on any infected vessels. Captain Spock, McCoy, and Uhura arrive in the nick of time with the Klingon ships "Kol'Targh" ("K't'inga" class) and "K'Rator" (Bird of Prey) to neutralize the situation. The dilithium virus self-destructs when the proper code is transmitted [GN 47]. The U.S.S. "Sevastyanov" (NX-5151) class medium cruiser is commissioned. A warp 7.4 capacity vessel with a crew of 212, this class is armed with 4 phaser arrays and 3 photon torpedo launchers and reportedly will total 99 ships [Inet12]. June [reference stardate 2/2706] The U.S.S. "Hancock" (NCC-2006) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. Several senior officers of the "Enterprise" retire from Star Fleet. Captain James Kirk receives a gold chronometer from Star Fleet and a Vulcan robe from Spock, who also presents his captain with a wooden sextant and Dr. McCoy with a Vulcan mandala. Kirk gives Spock a paper copy of 'Horatio Hornblower.' Captain Spock will consider doing some diplomatic work with Sarek, and take up Shakespearian acting on Vulcan. Dr. McCoy presents Kirk with a wine bottle and a mantel clock (Kirk will later visualize it in the Nexus, or perhaps another clock he gave McCoy as a gift), and Spock with a bottle of Saurian brandy. He will have a private practice in New York after spending time with his daughter Joanna, and her family, possibly followed by research out in the B'renga sector. Captain Scott will be hired as a part-time consultant by Star Fleet for the design of vessels and settle in Scotland with his sister's family. Commander Uhura will become Senior Vice President in charge of Procurement and Delivery at Inter-Galactic Systems, in orbit between Earth and Mars. Commander Chekov, between assignments, will work for Trans-Universal Shipping (having learned that Irina Galliulin was soon to marry--someone else). Kirk swears he will never set foot aboard a starship again. In 2293 he will break his promise and consequently end his life [ST VI, ST VII, TOS #74, ST VII]. July? Six weeks after the Sanctuary affair, Janine Clark, the former First Officer of the "Excelsior" retires, leaving the position vacant for Chekov to fill [GN 47]... Captains Kirk and Sulu meet in The Captain's Table, a bar on Mars near the Utopia Planitia Yards. The two captains recall their encounters with the Anjiri and the Nykuss while Sulu awaits the arrival of his new executive officer: Commander Pavel Chekov [TCT #1]. Building begins on the "Kresta" (NCC-1966) class heavy frigates. Originally proposed as being the last frigate-type ships to be constructed based on the "Avenger" design [SotF]. Funded by the Interstellar Ministry of Science, the "Nakarat" (NCC-1805), "Agena" (NCC-1816), "Antares" (NCC-1820), and "Betelgeuse" (NCC-1822) heavy cruisers leave U.F.P. treaty territory on extended-duration explor- atory missions [SotF]. A Hidran-Klingon Conflict occurs. This is a prelude to war between the Klingon Empire and the Hidran Congress. The latter are a cloistered people on the verge of interstellar flight [TNG #31]. August The U.S.S. "Repulse" (NCC-2544) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [Inet1]. Sierra Bravo 112-II (Stirnis system) is first surveyed with three sweeps on ultra-long-range scanners. Spectroscopic analysis indicates that the planet is extraordinarily rich in latinum, selenium, and trilithium- disulphite [DSN #24]. [Y 182] The Federation urges its allies to launch a renewed offensive against the Romulans, reasoning that with only a handful of dreadnoughts on the front line, two-thirds of the Romulan Empire literally burned to the ground, and the imperial fleet in tatters, actual conquest (or subjugation) of the Romulans is possible. This would solve a long-term problem that had faced the Federation and Gorns for more than a century. However, the problem is that no such offensive is possible without drawing one U.F.P. fleet and one Kzinti fleet from the Klingon-Lyran theater. Two Federation fleets can't be transferred, as the Kzinti would have had to divert parts of their fleet to defend U.F.P. territory. The Kzinti flatly refuse and present good arguments in favor of their position. While the subjugation of the Romulan Star Empire would solve Federation and Gorn problems, it would do nothing for the Kzinti (at least not immediately). The Kzinti also consider the key victory of the Operation Remus campaign (that of their own expeditionary fleet) to have been a matter of sheer luck that could not be counted on again. Moreover, the Romulans, even left to themselves, will not become a threat to the U.F.P. and Gorns for at least a decade. The Grand Alliance then turns its attention to the Klingons. Considering that the fleets that would have been required as garrisons would have been no smaller than those left on combat patrol, there is little validity in claims that the war will turn out any more favorably for the Alliance. The Romulans rush to get the Roc "Senator" into service, but then repair the "Gemini" (not having been converted to a space control ship) before completing the conversion of the "Leviathan." Romulan dreadnought strength, which had been eight in 2288 has fallen to only three (the "Colossus," "Proconsul," and "Behemoth"), although this will increase to six by the end of 2294 with the completion of the "Leviathan" and the "Senator" and the repair of the "Gemini." They also convert "Superhawk" cruisers to the questionable "Killerhawk" and "Thunderhawk" designs. Romulan efforts are devoted exclusively, from this point on, to retaining what is left of their economy. Low-level attrition battles will continue through 2295, but there will be no major operations in the Romulan theater that will affect the course of the war. The Romulans and the Gorns devote more and more of their forces to the ISC frontier. Meanwhile, the Klingon-Lyran/Kzinti-Federation front remains stable since it returned to the original border circa 2289. Occasional operations punctuate what is otherwise an attrition battle without major changes in ownership of terrain, while the WYN had taken over the Orion- owned shipyard in the Cluster last year. The Klingons use their last operational reserves for an unsuccessful attack on the WYN Cluster. (The original commander assigned to this operation, Admiral Korath, is killed when Federation F-15 fighters intercept the fast patrol ship leader he was using for an inspection tour. Command then devolved onto Commodore Ketrick, the officer who had drawn up most of the plans. Ketrick is also killed, but his flagship, the battlecruiser "Death," survives the debacle.) Shortly after this operation, the WYN frigate "Black Dragon" makes an epic voyage to the LDR to obtain gatling phasers for use on new WYN warships to take part in the War of Return (after the General War). After the success of Operation Remus, the Federation (facing an economy just starting to show the strain of war) sends its major units to the Klingon front and the Gorns deploy a fleet to that theater. The joint Alliance Command decides on an operation to destroy the key northern Klingon starbase. The theory being that the destruction of this base will collapse the northern Klingon sector, currently protected by a neutral Frax fleet. In one of the preparatory operations to pave the way for this Operation Cavalry, the Klingon 77th Gunboat Division is lured into a trap and destroyed. The combined Cavalry fleets drive into Klingon space, but the Gorn admiral-in-command allows his forces to be dispersed to engage several minor Klingon forces. Admiral Cat-who-sleeps-with-dogs of the "Hegemony" refuses to directly engage the Coalition forces during Operation Cavalry, secretly being a critical part of the post-war plan for the return of the Usurper. It will eventually become involved in the battle of the "WYN and the Lion" involving the Lyrans. Meanwhile, the decisive battle against Kumerian's Red Fleet is an Alliance victory, but a pyrrhic one as the remaining fleet is inadequate to assault a starbase and virtually destroyed. In a strategic sense, however, the campaign is something of a victory as the last Klingon and Lyran elements are forced out of those parts of Kzinti space they still held. The Kzinti cannot, however, make serious headway against the original Lyran and Klingon border defenses, or perhaps they do not try. Late in the year, the Seltorian Tribunal Fleet arrived from the original Tholian home galaxy and began its first attrition operations against the Tholians. The only real effect this has is to effectively end Tholian willingness to send any expeditionary fleets into the Federation. Also this year, an attempt is made by one Romulan faction to negotiate a separate peace--a move blocked at Oxvind V by the last Klingon ships operational in Romulan space. During this period, the Hydrans launch their "Demon Hunter" heavy war destroyer (HDW) and the Kzinti follow suit with their own, and the Orions have their own heavy war destroyers already operational. DefSat and GBPC is available to most races. Jindarian fast patrol ships are launched, while the Seltorians have a variety of vessels operational in our galaxy: hive ships, dreadnoughts, heavy battlecruisers, heavy cruisers, light cruisers, destroyers, scouts, commando destroyers, frigates, and commando frigates. The Klingon C7V heavy carrier is launched, and the Gorns, Kzinti and Lyrans all launch battle control ships (BCS). Improved tech- nology vessels continue to enter service. The LDR and the ISC both launch improved technology command cruisers (CXX). The Hydran improved tech- nology "Ranger" heavy cruiser (RNX), improved technology "Lancer" destroyer (LNX), and improved technology "Stinger-X" fighter (StX) are launched. The "Stinger-X" carries a forward defensive phaser, a forward gatling point defense phaser, an electronic warfare pod, two fusion beams, and warp 4.3 capacity (while other fighters possess only warp 3.5 capacity). The WYN improved technology Orion light raider (LX) and improved technology raider cruiser (CRX) are launched. An improved technology battlecruiser (BCX) is launched by the Kzinti. The Romulan Republic launches an improved technology "FireHawk" heavy cruiser (FHX) and improved technology "SparrowHawk" light cruiser (SPX). The Klingon D5X improved technology D5 light cruiser is launched. The Federation improved technology destroyer (DDX: the "Loki" class?) is launched. The improved technology starbase (SBX) and improved technology battlestation (BTX) are available to most races. The Jindarians launch an improved technology destroyer (DDX) and an improved technology frigate (FFX). The Federation's U.S.S. "Nicolai V. Ogarkov" (NCC-1763) heavy battlecruiser (BCF) is completed, though not an X-ship [SFB]. Star Fleet's "Scharnhorst" (NCC-2125) class heavy frigate enters service. Built as a companion class to the "Excelsior" class and meant to replace the "Miranda" class, it uses the same saucer hull and warp engines as the "Excelsior" class. The "Scharnhorst" class mounts an impressive array of weaponry including the most megaphasers ever mounted on a starship (4 banks, fore and aft firing, 8 emitters in top and bottom weapons pods), with 6 torpedo tubes, and 12 standard phaser emplacements. It carries a complement of 500 and is intended primarily for deep space patrol with only moderate scientific faciliities. It will perform well as a warship but will suffer from shuttlecraft facilities considered small for a vessel of its size. The "Scharnhorst" class will total 21 vessels which will serve well into the 24th Century but will be retired before their larger "Excelsior" class companions [GEC V8N1]. The Tellarites declare victory in absentia over the Calligar [TOS #57]. Iron Mike Paris graduates from the Star Fleet Academy with honors. He will serve as a mathematician aboard the "Columbia" before requesting and being granted a transfer to the command track. He will rise rapidly through the ranks, serving on the "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) and "Mjolnir" before being assigned to the "Agamemnon" [TLE #2]. Ensign Matt Franklin is assigned to the U.S.S. "Jenolen" (NCC-S2010), a "Sydney" class transport, under the command of Captain James Armstrong [TNG 230]. With the urgent need for transport and escort vessels to help evacuate Kronos, a "Terran Bird of Prey" prototype multiuse ship is constructed by the Star Fleet Engineering Corps. Using incomplete ADREFT hulls adapted to wing-shaped supports and units removed from "Constitution" and "Federation" class ships by their refit, a Star Fleet equivalent Romulan Bird of Prey cruiser is far below expected performance. Using modern warp engines rectifies the design flaws and the first fully functional, operational vessel of the class is the U.S.S. "Butterfly" (NCC-2570) class ship, launched at the first anniversary of the Khitomer Conference. The "Butterfly" class multiuse vessels feature a hollow bow primary hull used for passengers (up to a total of 380) or cargo. The "Butterfly" incorporates a unique Y-intermix design configuration with antimatter storage in the middle of the ship and 3 constantly-manned engineering rooms. From 2293 to 2294, 10 ships of this class will be constructed, with 5 more ordered before the end of the project in 2296. Each ship will be outfitted as either a research, escort, passenger, or patrol vessel [GEC V5N5]. October Spiros Focus joins the crew of the U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) [TOS #74]. The U.S.S. "Roosevelt" (NCC-2573) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is launched [Inet1]. The "Rendova" class shuttlecarrier is introduced. Designed to function in multiple roles, the "Rendova" is capable of operating with a minimal crew at full efficiency. Three primary bays and an additional 6 secondary bays in the primary hull make it capable of landing and embarking over 200 craft per hour. 14 ships will comprise this class [Inet4]. November According to one account, the U.S.S. "Roosevelt" (NCC-2573) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [Inet1]. A tribble infestation breaks out in the Romulan Star Empire. It will last at least two decades and lead to the abandonment of several Neutral Zone border colonies. It's cause was a Star Fleet shuttlecraft booby-trapped with tribble embryos by Dr. McCoy a year ago [TOS #82]. Roughly during this period, Captain Sannek commands his first Star Fleet vessel [S #2]. December [reference stardate 2/2712] The U.S.S. "Kitty Hawk II" (NCC-2007) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. stardates 9621.8-9625.10 Beyond the frontier, the "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) offers assistance to the Beta Promethean vessel "Sundew" and the starship's officers are kidnapped, including Captain Sulu. An incident develops which Klingon factions un- happy with the recent U.F.P. treaty are preparing to exploit. Retired Captain Kirk reunites the senior officers of the "Enterprise" on Earth and stages a mission to Beta Prometheus aboard the star yacht "Plush Princess." The mission is a success although entirely unsanctioned by Star Fleet and the U.F.P. [TOS #74]. 2293 Building begins on the U.S.S. "Excel" (NCC-2545) class strike cruiser [SotF]. The last "Lancer" class heavy fighter leaves front-line service [Inet5]. The FWK-1 warp engine gives new life to the U.S.S. "Midway" and this new light cruiser is commissioned. With warp 15 capacity and a complement of 226, the new engine completes most of the original design parameters [Inet7]. The Federation delegate Teilani becomes Speaker to the second Chal assembly [GN 26]. The "Endurance" class heavy frigates "Dardanius" (NCC-1871) and "Hippolyta" (NCC-1872) are assigned to Subquadrant 4 north [SotF]. Star Fleet Academy's Commandant Sharifi crashlands on Danula II in her youth. Heartened by her ability to survive on this harsh world, she decides to establish an Academy marathon course there [NWNC]. The "Achernar" class heavy cruisers "Sol" (NCC-1733) and "Astrad" (NCC-1739) are assigned to the Star Fleet Reserve Force [SotF]. The Type C "K'Teremny" class destroyer is commissioned in the Klingon Empire. This variant mounts the massive KIF-2 drive, nearly doubling the already powerful impulse output and the KP-4 torpedo. More powerful than several cruiser designs, the Type C will be even more popular than its predecessors [Inet7]. May? Chancellor Azetbur's DIS jaj je ("Year and the Day") ceremonial oath to protect James T. Kirk expires [GN 47]. Uhura vacations in a far-off region of the galaxy before returning to teach at the Academy. Spock is involved in a diplomatic mission on behalf of Vulcan. McCoy and his family attend his granddaughter's graduation from the Vulcan Science Academy. Retired Captain Kirk takes on a series of daredevil stunts including rappelling the Crystalline Trench, rafting down lava flows, and orbital skydiving. Scott and Chekov meet him in a cornfield on Earth one day prior to the "Enterprise's" christening ceremony. Captain Sulu of he "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) returns from a star-mapping expedition in the Thanatos sector [ST VII]. The Romulan Empire, intrigued by the Providers' advanced technology, attacks Triskelion. The "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) and "Saratoga" (NCC-1892) are dispatched to safeguard the planet. Shortly before the new "Enterprise's" launch, Ambassador Shahna is reunited with Captain Kirk. Shahna prepares to undergo the Conversion process to become the new Provider 1 [SNW]. stardate 9715.0 {06 June?} The "Excelsior" class U.S.S. "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-B) is christened in Earth orbit. Captains Kirk and Scott, along with Commander Chekov, are guests on her first cruise under the command of Captain John Harriman. On the outskirts of Sol, the "Enterprise" comes to the rescue of the El Aurian transport ship "Lakul," rescuing Dr. Tolian Soran and Guinan among other Listeners, from the Nexus energy ribbon. Captain Kirk is seemingly killed in the line of duty saving the ship, and the "Enterprise's" secon- dary hull and deflector dish is severely damaged. Only 47 are rescued from the "Lakul," Guinan's "6th sense" having originated from contact with the Nexus ribbon [ST VII]. In addition to Guinan and Soren, Yuriel Tyvan is also one of the El- Aurians rescued. In the 2330s he will serve aboard the "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-C) as the ship's psychiatrist [TLE #4]. Following Captain James Kirk's death, a monument will be built on the land where he grew up in the middle of a cornfield. It contains a history of his and his crews' exploits engraved in the stone beneath his likeness. An annual James T. Kirk Memorial Cup Orbital Skydiving Competition will also be started up [GN 21, GN 35]. Captain Spock returns to Vulcan to act as Sonara's than'tha at the request of Lt. Saavik. Spock melds with the psionically-gifted child [SNW II]. stardate 9715.5 The "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-B) will be commanded by Captains John Harriman and Tomas Johnson, Jr. and be a key figure in the exploration of space beyond the Gourami Sector. Over 142 star systems will be mapped by this ship, including first contact with 17 civilizations. Other captains of this "Enterprise" will reportedly be Saavik and Matthew Stanley [ST VII, EDC, NTM, FTS]. NCC-1701-B reportedly will be loosely assigned to Starbase 12, taking part in many engagements in the Neutral Zone and the Triangle. She will serve on 4 five-year galaxy exploration tours and boast the least crew losses by death for six years straight. Often serving as a transport for dignitaries, the "Enterprise's" passengers will include at one time or another: the Klingon Emperor and his consort, the Romulan Praetor, 6 of the most powerful Orion families, the whole Vulcan political hierarchy, 50 Star Fleet admirals, and the entire Federation Council. The ship's career will be ended 5 parsecs from the Imperial Klingon States upon engaging an IKS L-24 battleship and a Romulan "Nova" class battleship working together in the Triangle [FASA]. June [reference stardate 2/2806] The U.S.S. "Chikuma" (NCC-2008) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. The Romulans launch a large taskforce with the single purpose to capture a squadron of Klingon D-21s. Although the initial attack by the Romulans proves damaging to the Klingon vessels, the close-in nature of capture operations becomes the Romulans undoing. The Romulans, not counting on the aft-firing torpedoes, lose 2 "Whitewinds" with 2 others severely damaged and 3 "Bright One" destroyers. Although one D-21 is destroyed, two others are finally captured. The battle will cause quite a stir in the Romulan high command, and the loss of the small fleet will give the Klingons a tactical advantage for nearly 4 months. Rumors will abound of a C mdel with greater firepower and speed [Inet7]. The first confirmed instance of an anti-intoxicant used for recreational purposes is discovered. This will partly inspire the Ferengi invention of synthehol [SSG]. During this period, Balok and Bailey of the "Fesarius" apparently sever contact with the U.F.P. and explore new worlds. The U.S.S. "Voyager" will encounter them in the Delta Quadrant in 80 years [SNW]. [Y 183] The remainder of the war is much as the previous years: an attrition battle along the original border punctuated by occasional major battles. Admiral Kosnett leads one such campaign on the Klingon front. X-ships begin to play a more prominent role, leading most key operations. Repeated carrier battles ignite between U.F.P./Kzinti and Klingon forces. The U.F.P. CV "Napoleon" is heavily damaged and taken out of the war. The Jindarian heavy war destroyer (HDW) is launched. The WYN converted Kzinti war destroyer (ZDW) is operational. The Seltorian fast patrol ship, fast patrol ship tender, minesweeper, destroyer, scout, commando destroyer (CMD), and fast patrol ships are operational at this time in our galaxy. The Federation battle carrier (BCV) is launched. The WYN launch their auxiliary battle control ship (AxBCS). An improved technology heavy cruiser (CAX) and an improved technology light cruiser (CLX) are launched by the Jindarians. The Federation improved technology frigate (FFX) and improved technology scout (SCX) are launched (these are possibly the "Leavenworth" and "Michael Adam" classes respectively). The Klingons launch an improved technology D7D drone bombardment battle- cruiser (DXD) and an improved technology scout frigate (FSX). The Romulan Republic improved technology "SkyHawk" destroyer (SKX) is launched, while the Romulan Empire launches an improved technology K7R Klingon-built improved technology battlecruiser (K7X). The Kzinti launch a series of new technology vessels: the improved technology command cruiser (CCX), improved technology medium cruiser (CMX), improved technology drone frigate (FDX), and improved technology frigate with K refit (FKX). The Gorn improved technology command cruiser (CCX), improved technology heavy destroyer (HDX), and improved technology battle destroyer (BDX) are all launched. The Tholian improved technology command cruiser (CCX) and improved technology patrol cruiser (PCX) are launched. The Orions launch their improved technology cruiser (CX) and improved technology "Slaver" (SLX). The improved technology "Dragoon" heavy cruiser is launched by the Hydrans. The Lyran improved technology war cruiser (CWX), improved tech- nology war destroyer (DWX) and improved technology destroyer (DDX) are all launched. The WYN launch their improved technology auxiliary cruiser (ACX) and improved technology Kzinti-built frigate (FZX). The LDR launches an improved technology war destroyer (DWX) and an improved tech- nology scout (SCX). The ISC improved technology scout (SCX), improved technology destroyer (DDX), and improved technology light cruiser (CLX) are launched. The improved technology armed priority transport (APX), improved technology Federation express mail transport (FXX), and improved technology "Free Trader" are operational among most races of this era [SFB]. The Kotri close-in deflector shield system (CIDSS) is incorporated into the "Enterprise (II)" class heavy cruisers. The CIDDS might also be backfitted into all "Constitution (II)" class vessels [SotF]. During this period, Captain Spock voyages to Chal to tell Teilani in person that Jim Kirk is "gone" [GN 26]. Also during this time, Ambassador Spock, Scott, Uhura, and Chekov voyage back in time to the late 20th Century (via an unspecified cloaked craft) to stop an asteroid from obliterating Earth [SvQ, SvQ2]. The Black Mass ventures out of the Hunger Zone, during this period [NF #8]. December [reference stardate 2/2812] The U.S.S. "Kongo II" (NCC-2009) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. Star Fleet's cipher level D is cracked by the Romulans [GN 28]. 2294, January Admiral Iqbal Gyandzha, Director of Star Fleet Intelligence, invites Admiral Marcellus Vo, Chief of Star Fleet Tactical, to a meeting in the Pakoreh Nebula to propose a way of producing the "Havoc" and "Archer" starships. "Archer," the less-controversial project, would be built with public funds. Some of the funds would be secretly diverted to help finance the building of the "Havoc." The Braxton/Callisto Corporation's famous Advanced Projects Development Division (better known as the Weasel Works) would built both ships [GEC V9N5]. stardate 7893.1 The U.S.S. "Jenolen" (NCC-S2010) "Sydney" class transport, bound for the Norpin V colony crashes onto an alien Dyson Sphere artifact. The retiring Captain Montgomery Scott, and Ensign Matt Franklin, are the only survivors of the crash. They lock the transporter's pattern buffer in a diagnostic cycle and place themselves into transporter stasis [TNG 230]. Note that in the "Mirror" universe, Montgomery Scott's fate is radically different. He will live on serving aboard the "Stargazer" and, by 2333, re-create the crossover procedure and transport Girda Idun Asmund to the "Stargazer's" counterpart in order to abduct Simenon [S #3]. A distress beacon lures the "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-B) to Askalon V. Captain Harriman is forced to kill Ensign Demora Sulu in self-defense. The "Enterprise" heads back to Earth for memorial services as does the "Excelsior" (NCC-2000). Spock is on a diplomatic mission and is unable to attend. McCoy also is unavailable: undergoing an organ transplant. With Askalon V under quarantine, Captain Sulu disregards orders to handle a diplomatic situation at Centrelis (a world newly admitted to the U.F.P. and on the Tholian border) and takes the "Excelsior" to Askalon V. Harriman and his father, Admiral Harriman, intercept the "Excelsior" at Askalon with the "Enterprise" and rescue Demora Sulu from Taine who believed her to be his daughter. Harriman had phasered a clone--the product of forbidden alien technology uncovered on this world [TOS #76]. Following this incident, Admiral Harriman ceases speaking to his son outside of official capacities [TLE #2]. Commander Pavel Chekov joins the crew of the "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) as First Officer under Captain Sulu [GN 28]. The U.S.S. "Clark" class scout enters service. With a ship's complement of 265 and warp 9.9 capacity, the "Clark" incorporates the first- generation of recently-improved sensing technology to detect cloaked Klingon ships, along with improvements in warp and impulse drive systems. The primary sensors are a differential-based asymmetric passive platform combined with enhanced gravimetrically-targeted active scanners. The warp drive nacelles take advantage of the miniaturization of some older, yet still reliable, drive systems. This class is manufactured at the Sol V and Proxima Centauri shipyards, and is named for William Clark, a Terran explorer from Earth's 18th Century [Inet14]. April [reference stardate 2/2904] The U.S.S. "Ajax II" (NCC-2010) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. Construction begins on the long-awaited "Arusha" class superscouts. An impressive 32 vessels of this class of sleek, sophisticated designed scouts with a 23% greater range than current ships are proposed [SotF]. May The U.S.S. "Avenger" (NCC-1860) heavy frigate begins a layover at the Rhadamanthus II drydock facility undergoing extensive reconditioning and repairs. One of the ship's design flaws is remedied: additional reaction control thrusters are installed on the aft raised hull. Additionally, a 4th docking port is mounted on the saucer section, opposite the main gangway hatch [ACDP]. While stationed on the "Excelsior" (NCC-2000), Ensign Tuvok visits the Melacron-Cordracite Sector and learns of the Malacronai crime clan, when Debennius VI becomes known as 'the Last Stop to Nowhere.' Completing a three-year tour of duty aboard the "Excelsior" Tuvok resigns his commission from Star Fleet, his experiences in the Academy and aboard the "Excelsior" being unpleasant. His leave from Star Fleet will last for over 50 years, returning to Vulcan and undergoing the Kolinahr discipline. These memories, and earlier ones, will be revealed to Captain Janeway in 2373 [TNG #56, GN 33, V 145]. June A budget request is made to the Federation Council to fund the development of a new battle cruiser class, the U.S.S. "Furious" (NCC-2370) [GEC V9N5]. During Elias Vaughn's summer break at the Academy, he and a group of friends procure passage on a Rigellian freighter bound for Volchok Prime. Chloe comes down with dysentery, Vaughn's tricorder is swiped from his backpack, and everyone awakes with a profusion of deter-fly bites [MG #2]. stardates 9814.3-9835.7 (Month of the Shining Chara) {07 June+?} Captain Spock commands the "Oberth" class science ship "Intrepid II" with Commander Uhura and Dr. McCoy on a shakedown cruise. They are diverted to Obsidian (Loki system), a Federation protectorate world near the Romulan Neutral Zone, to assist Captain David Rabin. Spock, McCoy, and Rabin crashland in the deep desert of Obsidian while investigating. Dr. McCoy is captured. Commander Avrak (sister-son to Pardek) of the "Adamant" and his plans of sabotage through the exploitation of the deranged Vulcan Sered are exposed. Rather than start a war, the Romulans are allowed to withdraw and Spock disavows knowledge of the incident. Sered is returned to Vulcan aboard the "Intrepid II" for therapy and interrogation. Ambassador Sarek approves of Captain Spock's choice to resign his commission and apply to the Vulcan Science Academy for advanced study in diplomacy and alien cultures [GN 28]. Betazed becomes a U.F.P. member and will quickly have a seat on the Federation Council [LUG, GN 34]. The Neyel Hegemony fleet cruiser "Slicer" searches for the long lost ship "Tuskerslayer" in the Magellanic Cloud. They discover that the interphase rift leads back into the Milky Way galaxy and first observe Tholian ships [TLE #1]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. [Y 184] The Klingons assemble a huge "swarm" force of fighters and PFs and, hoping that one major battle will give them the bargaining strength to end the war, launch an attack. Federation Admiral Jack "Cracker Jack" Radey saves the fleet at the Pleiades Turkey Shoot. After the victory, the Federation launches its only major attack on the Klingon capital, but this operation is defeated and accomplishes little more than wrecking the incomplete Klingon battleship "Inviolable," a major propaganda victory. The B-10 battleship "Inviolable" (the 3rd on which construction was started) was only partially complete when sent into action against the Grand Alliance offensive, and so heavily damaged that construction was never completed. By the end of the year, the known galaxy is literally exhausted with no will remaining in any government to launch new offensives. The ISC has begun to make serious incursions into Gorn and Romulan space, and the Galactic Intelligence Agency is sounding dire warnings of ISC spies oper- ating within U.F.P. territory. The appearance of Andromedan "Dominators" turns this mysterious race from a curious nuisance to a major threat. The last serious Klingon attack on the Kzinti destroys the infamous 23rd Fi-Con Division but accomplishes little else. The Frax battleship enters service in the Kaltic Free States. The groundwork for the Kzinti War of Return (also known as the Second Kzinti Civil War) had been laid for years. When the old Patriarch dies, the Crown Prince does not immediately ascend to the throne--the nobles using the end "crisis" as an excuse to avoid the obligatory confirmation ceremony. The Usurper, wanting the throne but unable to take it by himself, makes a complex deal with the Count. For his part, the Usurper agrees to build a single "Mauler" (using Lyran technology originally gained from the Romulans) and use it and most of his forces to attack a battle station located near the Cluster. The battle station, built by the old Patriarch in the Count's territory, was under the Crown Prince's control. The Count will not openly support the Usurper until this base is captured or destroyed--the Count regarded its removal as a "show of good faith," by the Usurper. The Count promises the Usurper support from the space control ship "Hegemony." Ships operational at this time include the Seltorian fast carrier resupply ship (FCR), carrier (DDV--built on a destroyer hull), carrier escort (DDE--also built on a destroyer hull), CLE, and CVS. Also the WYN fast carrier resupply ship is operational. The ISC launch their fast cruiser (CF) and the Klingons launch their C7S space control ship. The Jindarian improved technology heavy battlecruiser (BCX) and improved technology dreadnought (DNX) are operational. The Romulan Republic's improved technology "SkyHawk-F" scout (SKSX) and improved technology "SeaHawk" frigate (SEX) are launched, while the Romulan Empire's improved technology Klingon-built K5 frigate and improved technology Klingon-built K5S scout (K5SX) are launched. The Gorn improved technology medium cruiser (CMX) and improved technology battle scout (BSX) are launched. The Tholian improved tech- nology photon cruiser (CPX) and improved technology scout (SCX) are launched. The Orions launch their improved technology salvage cruiser (SAX). The Hydrans launch their improved technology "Lord Governor" command cruiser (LGX), improved technology "Knight Destroyer" (KNX), and improved technology scout (SCX). The Lyrans also launch an improved technology scout (SCX). The ISC launch an improved technology strike cruiser (CSX) [SFB]. Magna Roma (UFC 892-IV) becomes a member of the U.F.P. following revolutions and the start of reforms [TNG #8]. Trials begin for the U.S.S. "Triton" class Mark I cruiser [Inet14]. December [reference stardate 2/2912] The U.S.S. "Achilles II" (NCC-2011) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. The Camp Khitomer peace conference continues to have an impact on Star Fleet. Opposing factions debate the role of starships in the Fleet (weapons platforms vs. unarmed exploration vessels). Differing viewpoints has resulted in a schism in the Federation Council and in Star Fleet, with the ensuing conflict yielding Council member resignations, withdrawal from the U.F.P. by several governments, and the early retirement of several high-ranking Star Fleet officers. At this time a compromise is reached: both peace-keeping and exploration roles would be preserved, with explor- ation and scientific studies established as Star Fleet's primary mission. Appropriations are made to design and build a new class of starships to be the vanguard of this new policy: the Starcruisers. This will result in the launch of the U.S.S. "Constellation" (NCC-1017) in 2299 [GSM]. 2295, January [Y 185] The Usurper's Orion shipyard completes a heavy cruiser design without raising questions [SFB]. The "Federation" and "Ascension" class dreadnoughts are reaching the ends of their design lifetimes and need replacement. The "Excelsior" class is expected to fill this position [Inet1]. The U.S.S. "Scorpio" (NCC-1683) "Helena" class cruiser is retired from service and mothballed at the Inkestra VI Storage Facility [Inet4]. The U.S.S. "Osiris" (NX-3092) class command cruiser is laid down [Inet13]. The Mark I U.S.S. "Triton" class cruiser is commissioned. Like the "Federation" class dreadnoughts, the "Triton" class uses 3 warp nacelles. Due to the overly complex warp geometry created by the 3 nacelles and the small gain in speed for too much power expended, the "Triton" uses its third nacelle as a backup in case any of the active two becomes damaged or destroyed in combat. The main offensive weapon of the class is its impressive forward-facing multi-torpedo bay, a specially designed superstructure in its sloping secondayr hull containing 4 torpedo launchers. The "Triton" can concentrate a hail of heavy fire on its forward arc when attacking hostile ships. This class also carries a contingent of Star Fleet Marines for police actions and hostile ship boarding duty. Each vessel carries a ship's complement of 520 and possesses warp 9.9 capacity [Inet14]. The "Amerind" (NCC-626) class scouts now number 13, each having increased range and superior scientific capability. Like the "Cygnus" (NCC-617) class scouts and "Cochise" (NCC-530) class destroyers, the "Amerind" scouts feature ACE (Advanced, Circumferential warp Engine) propulsion, made possible by Transwarp research funding increases [SotF]. The ACE system may be a derivative of "pulse warp" technology, an unexpected byproduct in transwarp research, being perfected for use in small, heavily armed pursuit ships such as the "Drakken" Mark II class pursuit sled. Developed by the Tulikivi Labs in conjunction with the GEC at Avatar, the basic propulsion mechanisms for pulse warp are manufactured under exclusive license by Matsu-Mikoyan Shipbuilding, Ltd. [GEC V1N3]. Construction is completed on the "Riga" (NCC-3340) class corvettes, totalling 17 [SotF]. Shortly after being reassigned off the "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-A?), Lt. Shiboline M'Ress is assigned to the science vessel "Einstein." While investigating unusual energy signatures off of Ceti Alpha VI, M'Ress is transported through a temporal gateway over 80 years into the future and ends up in Dublin, Ireland on Earth [G #6]. April The U.S.S. "Montenegro" (NCC-3794) "Delta" class heavy cruiser is the final starship of the class to be commissioned [Inet12]. Three ships of the "Tikopai" class are assigned to the Star Fleet Reserve Force [SotF]. This is the era of Braxton/Callisto's 170,000-ton "Panther" class. Its high-capacity matter/antimatter reactor (SSWR-15-D4) will also be used in the "Spectre" class cruiser [GEC V9N5]. [Y 185] The Organians return and halt the war, as the General War has reached the point of exhaustion--there have been no victors or losers, only victims. The Organians feel that now the time is finally ripe to "suggest" a solution to the races, knowing very well that an imposed solution would never last. They offer no explanation for their absence, but express hope that the "Lower Empires" (as they call the others) have "learned the futility of war." Tentative diplomatic initiatives by many races meet with a warm (if grudging) reception, and a general peace agreement ends the General War with the original borders more or less intact. The U.F.P. feels that its vibrant economy should be allowed to expand and defines the term "free trade" as meaning that its merchants should be allowed free rein in the neutral zones and even in foreign territory. Other powers consider this merely another form of conquest. The Klingons look with considerable annoyance at the economic value of certain planetary systems not occupied by Tholian, Federation, Kzinti, Hydran, and even Lyran colonists. The Klingon claim to this territory is strong and legitimate. For these reasons and more, the Organians are unable to establish true galactic peace. Within the next few weeks of the General War's end, a group of disgruntled officers will overthrow the Romulan government, precipitating the Romulan Civil War. The Klingons conquer the Krebiz following the period of the General War in their War of Annihilation, absorbing the remaining Krebiz into the the slave population of the Klingon Empire. The Klingons also set out to exterminate the Seltorian Tribunal, which had failed to eradicate the Tholians. The ISC sees their advantage in the ending of the General War, as they possess more ships than any three of the races combined. Operational this year is the WYN fast cruiser (CF), the Seltorian fast cruiser, and the Seltrian heavy destroyer (HDD). Launched at this time are the Tholian and WYN improved technology destroyers (DDX). For unknown reasons, not even the Organians will be able to predict or stop the Andromedan invasion. The Organians will allow the brief ISC War to "exhaust" the unbloodied fleets of the Concordium; their "conquest" of the galaxy will never amount to anything more than ISC squadrons rampaging through fringe areas [SFB]. In the "Mirror" universe, the final battle rages at Wolf 359 and lasts three days with the combined Klingon/Cardassian Armada facing the remnants of the Imperial Star Fleet. The Terran Empire loses 390 ships and the Armada carves up Earth with particle beams. Tiberius escapes, but not before preparing a secret underground headquarters in Iowa. Vulcan will be scourged after surrendering. Spock will become a fugitive and the Intendant of the Vulcan resistance. Tiberius also sees to the creation of over 17 children combining his own DNA with those of aliens, and incorporating a built-in defense mechanism. The children are placed into suspended animation on board a space vessel disguised as a DY-100 and will be found in a parking orbit near Rigel VII by a Star Fleet tanker in the 24th Century. Tiberius, having left the battle unseen, joins his loyal generals and slips into coldsleep aboard a hibernation ship for what was supposed to be a year. The ship will go off course and be discovered in deep space by a Klingon research vessel--78 years later. [GN 35, GN 32, GN 40]. The outbreak of plasma plague in the Obi system takes many lives [TNG 150]. Three ships of the "Lng'we Chi" (NCC-23005) exploratory cruiser class are launched [SotF]. Two ships of the "Excel" (NCC-2545) strike cruiser class are in service [SotF]. The "Apollo" class prototype design study cruiser enters service. With warp 10 capacity the ship carries a complement of 400 and is never intended to go into production. Tensions with the Romulans following the upcoming Tomed incident however will change this [Inet7]. Additional ships of the successful "Etna" (NCC-2131) class command ship are constructed, bringing the number of these vessels to 18 [SotF]. June [reference stardate 2/3006] The U.S.S. "Arizona II" (NCC-2012) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Avenger" (NCC-1860) heavy frigate returns to Earth upon completion of its 9th deployment for Star Fleet [ACDP]. The heavy cruisers "Essex" (NCC-1727) and "Potemkin" (NCC-1711) are decommissioned. The building/converting of "Enterprise (II)" class heavy cruisers is completed. Star Fleet's heavy cruiser fleet now stands at 95 active starships: 14 "Enterprise (II)" class, 18 "Ashanti" class, 33 "Tikopai" class, 7 "Constitution (II)" class, 14 "Endeavor" class, and 9 "Achernar" class [SotF]. A malt beverage created this year will be served to Kyle Riker in 2355 on Earth [TLE #5]. July Another 5-year mission begins for the U.S.S. "Avenger" (NCC-1860) heavy frigate [ACDP]. The Mark IV becomes the Federation standard in torpedo design which will last for over 80 years. The only major changes in the design will be software upgrades [KTM]. The battle of Gamma Amar IV is fought. The Klingons soundly route the Federation forces [TNG #33]. August Construction of the lead ship of the "Furious" (NCC-2370) class is underway at the Supra-Yokohama and Utopia Planitia Star Fleet Yards. Concurrently development continues on the "Havoc," at the Braxton/ Callisto's Weasel Works division, recently relocated to a hollowed-out asteroid in the Eltanin system [GEC V9N5]. Star Fleet reaches its Class One fleet buildup goal of approximately 90 classes and 1600 active hulls, Commissioner Valdemar's proposition [SotF]. The Mark III "Abbe" class photon torpedo destroyer is commissioned. A new FP-8 launch system now allows each torpedo to be programmed individually, giving the "Abbe" more flexibility and offensive capability. Shield and computer upgrades also enhance this new variant [Inet7]. Five months after beginning patrol duty at the border, the U.S.S. "Triton" is set upon by a trio of hostile Klingon D-32 class cruisers under the command of a breakaway Klingon commander. The captain of the "Triton" reacts quickly and is able to pour all of the power from the dorsal nacelle into her shields, absorbing the initial Klingon barrage while remaining warp power is channeled to phaser banks and, most importantly, the torpedoes. Two of the three vessels are destroyed, with the third D-32 disabled, boarded, and the renegade Klingons captured. The renegades are all given life imprisonment at Rura Kathol penal colony, while the damaged "Triton" is actually able to resume patrol duties for 2 weeks until the U.S.S. "T'Nir" ("Reliant class cruiser) relieves the "Triton" allowing her to reach a starbase for repair. Star Fleet Command is very pleased with the performance of the new class and a production run of over 80 vessels is ordered through 2305. At least 8 Mark I ships will be built every year until 2306, at which point the Mark II model will become the focus of production [Inet14]. In the Magellanic Cloud, the Neyel Hegemony battles the Tholian Assembly's ships emerging through the interphase rift. The Hegmony captures their first Tholian corpses for study. They call the invaders Devils and believe them to be non-sapient [TLE #1]. The Gorns replace the "Crocodilian" class destroyer with a more modern design. Some "Crocodilians" will be converted to transports with 2 of the lasers removed, along with the missile launcher [Inet5]. A holodeck program, simulating the 1777 A.D. American Revolutionary War battle involving Alexander Leonfeld, is written by historians of Alexander Rozhenko's Human ancestors. Among the first holoprograms, it is crude, with no mortality failsafes [DoH #1]. The Mark III "Avenger" class heavy frigate is commissioned, now possessing warp 14 capacity and carrying a complement of 450 [Inet7]. December [reference stardate 2/3012] The U.S.S. "Royal Oak II" (NCC-2013) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. 2296 The Stugg invite Star Fleet to visit their world. Dr. Leonard McCoy is one of the first to encounter them. Over the next 75 years they will ask all Federation personnel to leave their world temporarily on four occasions with no explanation [GN 21]. The U.S.S. "Osiris" (NX-3092) class command cruiser is ready for service. The "Osiris" is equipped with the most advanced starship technology available at the time, including LN-74 warp nacelles (yielding warp 15 capacity), 27 phaser emplacements, 2 fore and 2 aft photon torpedo tubes, and a ship's complement of 550. This class will total 8 ships [Inet13]. The "Spectre" is believed to have entered service with Star Fleet Intel- ligence's "Black Fleet" about this time. Some 15 to 20 ships of this class will be built [GEC V9N5]. 14 February [Y 186] The ISC launch their "Pacification Program" (or "ISC Conquest") and freely roam within the entire known area of the Near Side of the galaxy as far as Lyran space. The start of a self-appointed peacekeeping mission to end warfare, not conquest as such, the ISC will learn to leave the Tholians alone and never will actually conquer any major race. They do however manage to force races to withdraw from their border areas, hoping to keep the races apart and keep wars from happening. Two years of peace will result, during which warship construction will reach a peak, giving the galaxy the edge needed to survive the upcoming Andromedan Invasion. The Organians have some contact with the ISC and may have had an arrangement under which the ISC assumed these peacekeeping duties. During the upcoming Andromedan War, the ISC will gradually give up its idealistic pacification philosophy [SFB]. All 16 ships comprising the "Ianetos" (NCC-710) superscout class are built, commissioned, and in active service [SotF]. The Petraw depart the Alpha Quadrant during this period [G #3]. Rafaele Buonarroti begins serving aboard the "Enterprise" under Captain Harriman. By 2311 he will be the ship's Chief Engineer [TLE #2]. Construction begins on the "Reigate" heavy cruiser class to replace the aging "Achernar" starships on active duty [SotF]. The Ansata of Rutia IV are denied their independence and resort to terrorism which will last for over 70 years [TNG 160]. The U.S.S. "Devarau" is lost during combat with Orion pirate forces near the Klingon border. Although unconfirmed, it is believed that the Klingons had supplied one of the Orion pirate clans with a D-20 which allowed the Orions to overwhelm the "Devarau." The Special Forces contingent, in a shockingly surprising operation, are able to capture one of the attacking "Lightning" craft and, skillfully piloting the ship, are able to retrieve over 70% of the "Devarau's" crew. Realizing too late what had happened, several Orion raider are damaged and one destroyed when the "Devarau" self-destructs minutes later. None the less, Star Fleet begins to examine the loss of the "Devarau" along with recent losses of other Star Fleet vessels [Inet7]. Captain John Harriman befriends Kamemor, a Romulan diplomat, at a summit [TLE #2]. July [reference stardate 2/3107] The U.S.S. "Arizona II" (NCC-2012) "Excelsior" class starship is destroyed in action [FASA]. August [reference stardate 2/3108] The U.S.S. "Agincourt II" (NCC-2014) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. 14 August [Y 186] While the Interstellar Concordium attempts to save the warring galaxy from itself by occupying most of it over the next year, the WYN launch the War of Return against the Kzinti, sparking months of civil war. The Usurper, supported by virtually all of the fish ships, most of the WYN-Orion ships, a handful of Orion mercenaries, and all of the Kzinti- built ships (left to garrison the border), storms out of the Cluster. The campaign will last nearly a year, and will end in a titanic duel of space control ships. The Crown Prince knows it is his only chance to win, since the Duke is about to join the Usurper. The Usurper, at first reluctant to accept the duel when on the verge of victory, will do so when many of his ships announce plans to depart due to the ISC threat to the Cluster. Both the "Hegemony" and the "Titan" survive their duel, though both ships require extensive repairs. None of the fighters or fast patrol ships survive the engagement, leaving it a mystery as to who won the battle and the war. In the years to come the adherents of both sides will claim that it was their leader who sat on the Patriarch's throne. The WYN-Kzinti will be welcomed back into the Hegemony, and a few will return to the Cluster, along with Kzinti from the Crown Prince's side. Some, from both sides of the war, will become pirates. The Hydrans launch a local operation to recapture the Landfalk system from a former Klingon satrap, and fail. Launched during this period: the Federation improved technology galactic survey cruiser (GSX), Romulan Empire improved technology "King Eagle" heavy cruiser (KEX), Tholian improved technology photon destroyer (DPX), and the WYN improved technology "Orca" heavy cruiser (CAX) [SFB]. All nine vessels of the "Kresta" (NCC-1966) class heavy frigates are com- pleted and commissioned [SotF]. The "Spartacus" (NX-6060) class medium cruiser is commissioned. With a complement of 300 and warp 7.6 capacity, these resemble scaled-down "Enterprise" class starships, armed with 5 phaser arrays and 3 photon torpedo tubes. Reportedly, 96 vessels will comprise this class [Inet12]. The U.S.S. "Constellation" (NCC-1017), lead ship of the "Constellation" class starcruisers, is unveiled after 20 months of intensive effort [GSM]. 15 October The Star Fleet Office of Public Information reveals the existence of the U.S.S. "Furious" class cruiser. A new deep-reaction penetrator for the Star Fleet frontier defense forces, the "Furious" (NCC-2370) is considerably faster and more maneuverable than most other Star Fleet cruisers. Not intended for long-duration exploratory missions, most equipment and accommodations for research specialists are eliminated in favor of a smaller-diameter, lower-weight modification of the standard Class 1B command hull. Ordnance consists of 12 phasers, 6 torpedo tubes, and 4 megaphaser cannons. Warp capacity is 12 and the ship's complement is 339. In reality, the "Furious" class' primary mission is to divert attention away from the secretly-developed "Spectre" class destroyer operated exclusively by Star Fleet Intelligence [GEC V9N5]. 31 October [Y 186] For decades, the WYN government council had consisted of seven members, of which three represented the Kzinti; one each the Orions, Lyrans, and "everyone else"; and the seventh was the Usurper (sitting as chairman). With the departure of the Usurper and most of the Kzinti, the demographics of the Cluster literally change overnight. A palace coup reforms the council, reducing it to 5 members (including an elected chairman and the vacant Orion seat) and reducing the Kzinti to a single seat. The council declares continued support for the Usurper, if only in the hope that he will not "return." Aggressive Lyran and Klingon probes in the last months this year will cause great concern and will result in the arrival of numerous Orion mercenary warships and the resumption of the construction of true Orion ship designs. The WYN mobile carrier/war destroyer carrier (DWV) and the pocket battlecruiser (PBC, a WYN conversion of a Lyran war destroyer) are operational. Also in service is the Neo-Tholians' space control ship, the Federation's space control ship, and the (BCJ) heavy battlecruiser. The BCJ, the U.S.S. "New Jersey" (NCC-1755), was originally ordered as the 4th "Kirov" (NCC-1751) class heavy battle- cruiser. Construction was changed and photon torpedo tubes were placed where the lower drone racks were to be located. Too late for the General War, the "New Jersey" class will be considered obsolescent with the X-ships' service [SFB]. In 2373, Lt. Paris will recommend to Ensign Kim a wine of this year's vintage [V 147]. With the destruction of Praxis, however, the "K'Teremny" construction project is halted completely. Like so many popular ship designs, there are significant cutbacks [Inet7]. During this period, the Talaxian freighter "Salvoxia" suffers a cascade failure and loses life support generators one by one. The crew draws lots and dwindles as the ship drifts through space for 80 years (or so Neelix will claim) [V 246]. December [reference stardate 2/3112] The U.S.S. "Yamashiro II" (NCC-2015) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. 2297, 09 January Masanori Wellington-Sosa, a civilian analyst with the Bland Corporation, criticizes the "Furious" (NCC-2370) class in 'Tactical Review' as a tool for Star Fleet's expansionist elements. A reckless and ill- considered move in regard to the recent political climate of rapproachment with the Klingon Empire [GEC V9N5]. Elias Vaughn graduates from Star Fleet Academy and begins his career in Strategic Operations. The model phaser he is issued is especially susceptible to ambient radiation: anything over 500 rads and it misfires. Over the next century he will be involved in the civil war on Beta IV, the genocidal holocaust on Arvada III, the Tomed Incident, and command of DS9 [DSNA2, G #4, TNG #66]. January [Y 187] The Crimelord Cartel returns to the Cluster. His use of the Cluster as a base for expanded piracy attracts the attention of the ISC, which had previously believed that the aggression of the Usurper was the principle cause of the violence in the region [SFB]. 23 January Commodore Ekaterina Sieng praises the "Furious" (NCC-2370) class cruiser in 'Tactical Review' as the means to uphold Star Fleet's sworn duty to defend the lives of Federation citizens [GEC V9N5]. The U.S.S. "Ardana" (NCC-1868) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is assigned to the Star Fleet Reserve Force [ACDP]. The Mark III "Pharris" class attack frigate is commissioned. Incorporating the new and more powerful M-6a computer and FWL-1 warp engine, the Mark III retains the extreme maneuverability of previous models, while increasing striking power and distance all in one stroke. With warp 14 capacity, Mark III "Pharris" class ships will be transferred to the Romulan border where they will be used on independent patrols between the border outposts. With the power of the "Excelsior" class in mind, the "Pharris's" combat role will change and weapons will be installed to allow the frigate more striking power. A new FP-9 torpedo system will be installed along with the more efficient FSS, giving the medium frigate the striking power of a cruiser with the speed of a small destroyer [Inet7]. Production begins on the "Constellation" (NCC-1017) class star cruisers. A definite departure from established starship designs, this class features a "laminated" primary hull, a rotated impulse drive, 4 laterally-oriented warp drive nacelles, 12 standard phaser emplacements, and several photon torpedo tubes and megaphaser cannon. Designed for long-term self-sufficiency, the "Constellation" class carries a complement of 640 and will be employed on extended duration exploration probes far outside the present boundaries of the U.F.P. Treaty Zone. Throughout its development and construction, anti- starcruiser forces will repeatedly charge that the placement of the warp engine nacelles would cause matter/antimatter/impulse engine interference and result in damage or destruction of the ship [SfP, GSM]. April [Y 187] The Interstellar Concordium intrusion into the Cluster causes the return of many of the WYN-Orion ships that have been serving with the Usurper, and encourages the Usurper to accept the Crown Prince's offer of a duel. The ships arrive home only days before the one spectacular Andromedan attempt to invade the Cluster. The WYN Hydran "Demon Hunter" heavy war destroyer (HDW) is operational at this time. During the next five years, the U.S.S. "Sam Houston" (NCC-1956) strike carrier will win three battle stars for destroying Andromedan ships [SFB]. The Type 2 V-26 "Ocaca Vastam" ("Firewing") class cruiser is commissioned by the Romulans. This upgrade addresses numerous short comings of the Type 1: notably engines, weapons, and shields. This new type will see action against the Federation when 3 Type 2's and 3 "Bright Ones" on patrol in the Neutral Zone intercept and attack a freighter. The freighter calls out to nearby Federation vessels and 2 "Miranda" and 2 "Loknar" class ships come to the aid of the ship. All 3 "Bright Ones" will be destroyed, but both "Loknar" class vessels and one of the "Mirandas" will be destroyed. The second "Miranda" will escape with heavy damage. Of the 3 "Firewings," one is destroyed, one is heavily damaged and is abandoned, and one is slightly damaged. The freighter will be captured by the Romulans and found smuggling Romulan ale [Inet7]. Development and construction begins on the "Saskatchewan" (NX-5109) class explorer at the San Francisco Yards. The lead ship will be completed and launched from the Titan Fleet Yards in 15 years [Inet9]. Cait leaves the U.F.P. They will rejoin after a shift in Caitian leadership and politics. Over the next century this will repeat itself over and over again [G #6]. A Klingon expedition makes contact with Ventax II [TNG 187]. The High Gul's dog dies, according to his wife [DSN #13]. A magnetic phase shift in di-isotonic rocks occurs on Heronius [SNW II]. Tuvok returns to his parents' home on Vulcan, six years after graduating from Star Fleet [GN 33]. 2298, February [reference stardate 2/3302] The U.S.S. "Exeter II" (NCC-2016) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. Construction on the "K'Teremny" class destroyers is reinitiated [Inet7]. The "Asia" class cruiser "Thule" (NCC-1106) Academy training ship is considered beyond restoration and scrapped [Inet3]. Beta Li'odo signs a treaty with the U.F.P. The first known contact with the Nuaran Imperium occurs when the U.S.S. "Polaris" (NCC-1443-B, a "Rothwell" class light cruiser?) engages the invading fleet [TNG #6, JRM3]. The Fifth Fleet of the Krenn detect radio signals from the 30453 FAS system and determine that they are from the Lethanta. The Krenn stop off in a nearby system and rebuild their fleet into an even more powerful Sixth Fleet to ensure absolute victory [TNG #37]. Dr. McCoy meets weapons officer Lt. Harvey Hildebrandt on Starbase 11 on his way back to Earth. The base is attacked by Klingon renegades and Hildebrandt dies [NWNC]. 'Earth and Empire' by Tzema Kurnau is published on Delta Cygni V [Inet3]. June The 'Avenger Class Heavy Frigate General Deck Plans' are released [ACDP]. The Federation finally manages to capture and examine a Romulan Type 2 V-26 "Firewing" cruiser. It provides a treasure trove of information on the new ship [Inet7]. Note that the "Excelsior's" complement of senior officers at this time currently consists of: Captain Hikaru Sulu (Commanding Officer), Com- mander Pavel Chekov (First Officer), Dr. Christine Chapel (Chief Medical Officer), Terim Azleya (Chief Engineer), Commander Janice Rand (Communi- cations Officer), Lt. Commander Lojur (Navigator), Lt. Shandra Docksey (Helmsman), Lt. Leonard James Akaar (Security Chief), and Lt. Tuvok (Senior Science Officer) [TLE #1]. The U.S.S. "Excelsior" is ordered to carry out diplomatic relations with the Tholians, only to result in the revelation of a new enemy threatening the Tholian Assembly: the Neyel, genetically-altered descendants from Earth, which the Tholians believe are U.F.P. allies. Captain Sulu takes it upon himself to gamble with a deadly duel with Admiral Yilskene, in order to free both the "Excelsior" and the Neyel ship "Oghen's Flame" from a Tholian web. Disobeying orders, Ambassador Burgess takes a gamble of her own by beaming both parties onboard a shuttlecraft to conduct negotiations. All 3 vessels depart in peace. Tuvok resigns his commis- sion, unable to cope with Human emotions [TLE #1]. Tuvok on Vulcan begins his studies for Kolinahr at the Temple of Amonak [V 145, GN 33]. [Y 188] The Andromedans invade the galaxy with a vengeance, reaching the borders of the Lyran Democratic Republic. The Klingon B-10 battleship "Invulnerable" (the 4th on which construction commenced) is never com- pleted, but the boom section is completed and assigned to the local defense of the Klinshai system. It will be destroyed by the Andromedans this year, but will be the key to defeating the Andromedan attack on Klinshai, the Klingon capital. The Romulan KB10R battleship design is never delivered or begun by the Klingons, though papers are signed with the Romulans promising delivery of the "Inseparable." The Andromedan "Dominatrix" (DMX), a "Dominator" variant with reduced hangar bay and repair capacity but with double the number of heavy tractor repulsor beams, is active at this time. The Andromedan "Eliminator" (ELM), a "Mamba" mauler, is also in service in our galaxy [SFB]. The Typhon Expanse becomes active again [GN 29]. The U.S.S. "Resolution" (NCC-1877) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is assigned to the Star Fleet Reserve Force [ACDP]. The Mark IV "Belknap" class strike cruiser is commissioned, the 4th and final configuration, with warp 14.8 capacity. The class will be comprised of 8 ships, probably refits [Inet7]. October [reference stardate 2/3310] The U.S.S. "Fuso II" (NCC-2019) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. The Star Fleet Corps of Engineers tear down the power station on Chal, just before Chal joins the Federation [GN 26]. 2299 All major Class 1b starships are "Transwarp" retrofitted [SfP]. With a great deal of fanfare, the U.S.S. "Constellation" (NCC-1017) star cruiser is launched and turned over to Star Fleet's Cathedral Unit for shakedown. The last message received from the "Constellation" indicates a matter/antimatter imbalance had created a wormhole into which the ship was being drawn. The ship is destroyed, lost with all hands. This disaster spells the end of the "Constellation" class starcruiser (at least for this era) and the design is scrapped with an effort begun to replace it. The ten largest shipbuilding entities in the U.F.P. are supplied with spec- ifications and requested to prepare new designs for a ship to take the "Constellation's" place. Note that the "Constellation II" class heavy cruiser (refit?) will later prove to be highly successful [GSM, COM]. The Romulan High Command decides to develop a Type 3 V-26 cruiser [Inet7]. Admiral Jameson Doohan, commanding the U.S.S. "Osiris" (NCC-3092) class command cruiser, leads a small expeditionary force and defeats a larger Romulan force near Minos Korva, utilizing its small marine complement and space superiority wing [Inet13]. Elias Vaughn experiences a Linellian fluid effigy when charged with returning the stolen container to the embassy [DSNA1]. [Y 189] The Klingon B-10 "Insatiable" (the 2nd of the battleship class on which construction began) was converted during construction to a B10V heavy carrier (which may have been ready for service in this form in 2294) and, when almost complete, was partially disassembled and converted to a B10S space control ship. It is completed and launched this year and used against the Andromedans, carrying stasis field generators to trap an enemy ship in a helpless time-space energy field. The Federation, on the other hand, has the U.S.S. "Montana" (NCC-1765) heavy battlecruiser completed. She will be used as a bargaining chip in post-war negotiations. The ISC launch their heavy destroyer (HDD). The Tholian improved technology Neo-Tholian heavy cruiser (NCX) is launched [SFB]. The U.S.S. "Loxton" (NCC-5604) "Hallows" class cruiser enter service. Fundamentally identical to the "Sturridge" class starships, these 7 cruisers feature a reduced shuttle capacity in return for greater endurance on long-term missions [Inet4]. The Type 1 V-16 "Savant" class cruiser is commissioned. Built from the old V-4 light cruiser plans, the V-16 incorporates the large multi-deck wing structures and dual firing distruptors mounted in the wings. Although the original V-4 cruiser mounted no torpedo weaponry, plans to seize territory in the Triangle and along the Klingon border prompted a number of changes to the design. With the mounting of a standard forward command boom, the V-16 became distinguishable from its smaller cousin. Shortly after the introduction of the RWG-2 engine in Romulan inventory, the V-16 Type 1 took shape. Armed with powerful disruptors and the new RP-4 torpedo, the V-16 will become popular with front line commanders. Having 6 labs and a small shuttle bay, the V-16 also will become the prime research cruiser in Romulan inventory. The Type 1 vessel carries a ship's complement of 176 and has warp 9.8 capacity [Inet7]. December [reference stardate 2/3412] The U.S.S. "Ryujo II" (NCC-2022) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. Daithin is born on Eloh [TNG #35]. 2300 Star Fleet begins to change the focus of its force structure to reflect a far more defensive posture. While the Fleet has never been intended as an instrument to impose Federation policy, the decommissioning of battleship and dreadnought class vessels will significantly alter the combat capabilities of the Fleet [Inet1]. "Grief" class starships are withdrawn from service [Inet13]. A Bajoran colony is founded Golana [DSN 548]. On Janus VI there are nearly 1,100 new Horta [NWNC]. Rachel Garrett is born in Madison, Indiana on Earth. She is the daughter of Judith and David Garrett. An alternate account dates her birth a year after the Khitomer Conference, circa 2292 [SsC, TLE #3]. Janri Kash is born [DSN #5]. The Herans succeed in not only curing their health problems but in developing a superior Human race. The geneticists (known as the originators) make a final design, encode all of the changes into a virus, and unleash it. Every newborn child on Hera (492 Lyncis III) will be eugenically perfect. The virus is crude and has the unexpected side effect of accelerating the aging process of every normal Human on Hera. When the Modality comes to power they will push for a war of conquest against Humanity [TNG #42]. Captain Hikaru Sulu at age 70 may be experiencing heart problems at this time from latent gravity stress effects experienced in his childhood, according to Dr. McCoy's diagnosis in 2258 [GN 1]. July The U.S.S. "Avenger" (NCC-1860) heavy frigate's 5-year mission ends [ACDP]. War breaks out between the Klingon Empire and the Hidran Congress. The war will last decades and be bitter for both sides: "twenty years of war and twenty more of harassment" as described by the Hidrans [TNG #31]. Star Fleet begins employing combadges utilizing the decades-old uniform insignia pin. The badges appear identical to the old insignias but incorporate communicators [COM]. The Directorate discovers how to physically transport across to our continuum and learns that dilithium, as with all disposed materials, is unrecoverable. The underground movement tampers with the records, trick- ing the Directorate into believing that Krantin's asteroid belt is the source of dilithium, not the planet itself [TNG #36]. In the early part of the 24th Century, the Rythrians spend nearly a decade laboring under an off-world tyrant [TCT #2]. With the "Constellation" class requiring an inadequate amount of main- tenance, it is decided to commence development of a new class to supplement and eventually replace the "Constellation." Work begins on the "Lancelot" (NCC-8340) design [Inet2]. Horace Bonner is born during this era [TLE #5]. Karemma becomes warp capable [STSC]. December [reference stardate 2/3512] The U.S.S. "Hood II" (NCC-2017) "Excelsior" class starship is built. She may be assigned the number NCC-42296 later on in the century [FASA, TNG 101]. 2301 Sandia Shipbuilding and Conversion, Albuquerque Division, delivers a starcruiser design which, with minimal changes, will become the "Galileo" (NCC-8888) class starcruiser [GSM]. The Ingavi fall under the control of the Cardassian Union. A group of about 2,000 manage to flee before their planet is completely annexed. They will colonize Sindorin in the Badlands [S31 #3]. The Mark III "Jenghiz" class destroyer is commissioned. With the improved M-3B computer, new life is breathed into the design which had been moved from front line duty to be reclassified as a forward combat vessel. With nearly a 50% power increase, the Mark III will go on to be the support vessel in over 40 various fleets and become the primary exploration escort vessel [Inet7]. Star Fleet's hand phaser technology has matured to a stable point. The rapid advances that characterized the early years of hand phaser tech- nology has given way to slower and more evolutionary changes. The three weapons in service this year are the Type 1/2B, Type 1/2C, and Type 2D. They will be periodically upgraded over the next 25 years with improved components to increase reliability and efficiency, but their basic capabilities and configurations will remain unchanged [GEC V6N5]. Aboard the "Enterprise," Demora Sulu has her quarters specially modified to accommodate a wine frame in a bulkhead [TLE #2]. The Mark IV "Abbe" class photon torpedo destroyer is commissioned. Advances in warp technology gives the "Abbe" FWL-1 engines yielding warp 14 capacity, allowing better response time and high warp pursuit capabilities. In addition, increases in torpedo weaponry, computer power and phaser range all couple to create the most dangerous variant of the popular destroyer [Inet7]. In the Romulan Star Empire, Vokar handpicks Akeev from the Beryk Institute to serve aboard his flagship [TLE #2]. Aklier Ti'Kara is born on Capulon (Sigma Delphini) IV [TNG #27]. Cardassian Central Command and/or the Obsidian Order is formed during this era, at least according to Major Kira's reckoning in late 2371 [DSN #13]. The Mark IV "Anubis" class scout is commissioned [Inet7]. A very good year for Klingon bloodwine. In 2375, Chief O'Brien will share a bottle of this year's vintage with Commander Worf on DS9 [DSN 551]. The parents of the Romulan Linavil die [TLE #2]. Starship production increases in the Klingon Empire, and combat with new political enemies is considered. Although untrusting of the Fed- eration, many see the initiated peace accords as a chance to build up the fleet in preparation for possible future aggression with the IKS and other powers that may threaten the Empire's security [Inet7]. December [reference stardate 2/3612] The U.S.S. "Challenger II" (NCC-2023) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. 2302 The U.F.P. makes its first contact with the inhabitants of Angel I [TNG 115]. The "Benjamin Franklin" (NCC-3767) class light cruiser enters service, designed to replace the "Constitution" group, not being oversized as the commonly-utilized "Excelsior" designs. Slower than the "Excelsior" class (only warp 7.5 maximum speed), the "Franklin" class will be mainly employed for missions within Federation territory though they will gradually take on more and more military tasks in the decades to come. "Benjamin Franklin" light cruisers carry complements of 325 and 24 ships will comprise this class. They will subsequently be replaced by the "New Orleans" class [Inet2]. [Y 192] The Andromedans launch a surprise attack on the U.F.P. [SFB]. Jaresh-Inyo enters politics. By 2372 he will be President of the United Federation of Planets [DSN 484]. The purification plant on Eloh is constructed during this era, a facility requiring over a hundred people [TNG #35]. Star Fleet decommissions the last remaining "Avenger" (NCC-D100) and "Predator" (NCC-D200) class destroyers. The "Matador" (NCC-D141) and "Berserker" (NCC-D208) will be placed on display at the Star Fleet Museum [Inet3]. 01 June The "Lisetovar" (ex-"Kaya," NCC-1952) is struck from the Starship Registry and towed to Qualor II for breaking up the next day [GEC V7N3]. The Preservers first come to Star Fleet's attention [TNG #28]. Bata Huri is born [DSN #5]. Julia Murat is born on Torgu-Va [TNG #57]. 05 October The U.S.S. "Galileo Galilei" (NCC-8888) starcruiser is laid down at Sandia Shipbuilding and Conversion, Albuquerque Division, Earth [GSM]. December [reference stardate 2/3712] The U.S.S. "Sussex II" (NCC-2024) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. 2303, 15 January The U.S.S. "Albert Einstein" (NCC-8889) "Galileo" class starcruiser is laid down at Sandia Shipbuilding and Conversion, Albuquerque Division, Earth [GSM]. The passenger starliner "Prospector" (B2004) is built [TNG #29]. Mollie Katz begins serving as a Star Fleet transporter operator, first aboard the "Phoenix" then later the "Exeter" and Starbase 32 [S #1]. [Y 193] Star Fleet has 11 advanced technology cruisers (CXs) with increased firepower. Production will increase and production of heavy command cruisers will be terminated after these ships prove themselves [SFB]. The Type 2 V-16 "Savant" class cruiser is commissioned in the Romulan Star Empire. Mounting the more powerful RB-11 disruptors and the newly created RP-6 high power torpedo, the Type 2 will remain unchanged for nearly 10 years. Warp 11 capacity and a complement of 177 further distinguishes the Type 2 from the Type 1. An attempt to mount a high power plasma torpedo will meet with only moderate success, and a Type 2 will not see production [Inet7]. David Gold is born [SCE #2]. 05 April The U.S.S. "Captain James Cook" (NCC-8890) "Galileo" class starcruiser is laid down at Sandia Shipbuilding and Conversion, Albuquerque Division, Earth [GSM]. A bottle of Chateau Cleon reportedly from this year according to Quark, will be served in 2371 to celebrate Captain Benjamin Sisko's rank promotion [DSN 472]. Captain John Harriman becomes romantically involved with Amina Sasine [TLE #2]. A Rythrian cargo hauler from this period will be incorporated into the Oblivion orbital city [S #4]. 28 July The U.S.S. "Chandrasekhar" (NCC-8891) "Galileo" class starcruiser is laid down at Sandia Shipbuilding and Conversion, Albuquerque Division, Earth [GSM]. The Klingons withdraw the old D4 "R'otha" class battle cruisers from service [Inet9]. September [reference stardate 2/3809] The U.S.S. "Valiant II" (NCC-2018) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. 17 October The U.S.S. "Ferdinand Magellan" (NCC-8892) "Galileo" class starcruiser is laid down at Sandia Shipbuilding and Conversion, Albuquerque Division, Earth [GSM]. Phigus Simenon receives a progenitor stone from his father [S #2]. The Black Mass ventures out of the Hunger Zone, during this period [NF #8]. 2304, 06 January The U.S.S. "Jacques-Ives Cousteau" (NCC-8893) "Galileo" class starcruiser is laid down at Sandia Shipbuilding and Conversion, Albuquerque Division, Earth [GSM]. The U.S.S. "Dubet" (NCC-5697) "Semenou" class frigate is the 8th of her class to be launched. The "Dubet" will be involved with the Tomed Incident, the negotiation for Federation hostages on Mordan IV, and the assistance to the Klingon outpost at Khitomer after a Romulan attack. "Semenou" class frigates are based on an improved "Sturridge"/"Hallows" design with a strengthened hull using large prefabricated segments and adding photon torpedo launchers. Capable of taking a beating, the 10 ships in this class will become workhorses along the Romulan Neutral Zone and Orion Syndicate during the early 24th Century. Despite being involved in many conflicts, no "Semenou" class ship will ever be destroyed during Star Fleet service [Inet4]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief for a medical vessel capable of a wide range of medical missions including evacuation and relief missions. The general idea is for a modular starship which would be based around the "Excelsior" class. Two project briefs are handed to Star Fleet for the "Hope" and "McCoy" classes. The "McCoy" class is approved by Star Fleet as the prototype vehicle. Permission for base designs are approved. The class will be the first to be named after a still living person, Dr. Leonard H. McCoy [Inet11]. The "Constellation (II?)" class exploratory cruiser is commissioned [LUG]. The last "Helena" class cruisers are decommissioned [Inet4]. The 26 "Cassard" class missile destroyers are removed from mothball status and sold to the Affiliation of Outer Free Worlds [Inet7]. The Ktarians develop warp drive [LUG]. 24 April The U.S.S. "Leonardo Da Vinci" (NCC-8894) "Galileo" class starcruiser is laid down at Sandia Shipbuilding and Conversion, Albuquerque Division, Earth [GSM]. Borona Fenn graduates from Star Fleet Academy [TLE #2]. Dr. Emil Vaslovik (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal) leads a small expedition to Exo III, consisting of Noonian Soong and Ira Graves. They rediscover Dr. Korby's abode and accidentally free androids left by the Old Ones from stasis. These androids will eventually find Korby's crashed ship and spend the next few decades using it as a model to create their own starships. They will spend the rest of their time secretly gathering intelligence on the U.F.P. and Star Fleet [TNG #64]. The Klingons decide that the old "K'T'Orr" class destroyer needs to be upgraded or removed from service. The first option is selected [Inet7]. 16 July The U.S.S. "Zefram Cochrane" (NCC-8895) "Galileo class starcruiser is laid down at Sandia Shipbuilding and Conversion, Albuquerque Division, Earth [GSM]. 20 July The U.S.S. "Galileo Galilei" (NCC-8888) "Galileo" class starcruiser lead ship is christened [GSM]. Six years into Tuvok's Kohlinar studies, he experiences pon farr. Tuvok marries T'Pel and decides to raise a family. The marriage will at least last to 2371. Wanting to expand his knowlege of the galaxy, Tuvok will eventually return to Star Fleet. His first assignment will be aboard the "Wyoming" (NCC-43730, "Mediterranean" class). At some later undefined future point in time, Tuvok will be assigned to Deep Space 4 as part of a security team for two years, cohabitating with his wife. During the birth of their third child, Tuvok's wife will be in labor for 96 hours. By 2372 Tuvok will have 4 children [V 145, V 108, V 124, V #4, V 137, V 138]. Elias Vaughn is assigned to a ship forced to go quiet for a month on the wrong side of the Tholian border. The crew of 85 are forced to eat ration packs and maintain radio silence [MG #4]. The Romulan "Osprey" class heavy destroyer is retired from service. Several will be demilitarized, converted to transports, and sold to civilians [Inet5]. The Type E "K'Teremny" class destroyer is commissioned in the Klingon Empire [Inet7]. Alira T'Sil becomes an engineering officer in the Romulan Imperial Fleet [TLE #2]. 10 October The U.S.S. "Albert Einstein" (NCC-8889) "Galileo" class starcruiser is christened [GSM]. 20 October The U.S.S. "Nicholaus Copernicus" (NCC-8896) "Galileo" class starcruiser is laid down at Sandia Shipbuilding and Conversion, Albuquerque Division, Earth [GSM]. 2305, 16 January The U.S.S. "Carolus Linnaeus" (NCC-8897) "Galileo" class starcruiser is laid down at Sandia Shipbuilding and Conversion, Albuquerque Division, Earth [GSM]. 20 January The U.S.S. "Captain James Cook" (NCC-8890) "Galileo" class starcruiser is christened [GSM]. The U.S.S. "Cassard" missile destroyer class ship is placed into the Star Fleet museum [Inet7]. [Y 195] The Klingon B-10 battleship "Invincible" is finally completed this year and serves against the Andromedans, destroying a "Dominator" class dread- nought in its most notable battle. Never completed during the General War, the "Invincible" had yard design changes incorporated, including tests conducted on mounting hellbores and plasma torpedoes (though these were never actually installed). During the Andromedan War, the "Invincible" carries stasis field generators. It is during this year that the first of the Rapid Transit Network (RTN) bases used by the Andromedans is discovered by survey ships. This strategic transportation network of pre-surveyed routes allow their ships to travel warp 15, allowing them to concentrate their forces. The RTN allowed the Andromedans to give the impression of possessing large numbers of ships in the galaxy [SFB]. The Type B "K'T'Orr" class destroyer is commissioned by the Klingons [Inet7]. March According to one account, the "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser U.S.S. "Fearless" (NCC-4598) is laid down at San Francisco Fleet Yards [Inet1]. The last of the ancient "Eclipse" class light cruisers/transports is decommissioned [Inet2]. Tuvok's first son, Sek, is born [GN 33]. Lt. Arex Na Eth is transported into the future through a gateway [G #6]. 08 April The U.S.S. "Paul A.M. Dirac" (NCC-8898) "Galileo" class starcruiser is laid down at Sandia Shipbuilding and Conversion, Albuquerque Division, Earth [GSM]. stardate 11280.5? {12 April} The U.S.S. "Renaissance" (NX-9778) class light cruiser is launched. A compact, multi-purpose ship developed to replace the "Constitution" group and a milestone in starship design. The "Renaissance" incorporates only few components and design features of previous ship classes. Production will continue through 2337, ending with the "Hokkaido" [Inet1]. N'Mest begins working with Kamemor [TLE #2]. 13 May The U.S.S. "Chandrasekhar" (NCC-8891) "Galileo" class starcruiser is christened [GSM]. A 6-month review begins on the performance of existing "Midway" class light cruisers [Inet7]. The U.S.S. "Nikolayev" (NCC-22590) class heavy frigate/patrol ship enters service with warp 9 capacity and a ship's complement of 220. With double secondary hulls, it resembles the future "Bradbury" class [Inet13]. Around this time, Maranzano is born [G #4]. Captain Harriman receives an intelligence briefing concerning information obtained from an Yridian operative [TLE #2]. 13 July Jean-Luc Picard is born in LaBarre, France on Earth. He is the son of Yvette Gessard and Maurice Picard [TNG 214, SsC]. A bottle of Chardonnay from LaBarre, France of this year's vintage will be served to Captain Picard of the "Stargazer" (NCC-2893) during Picard's and Guinan's first meeting [SNW]. The Mark II "Renown" ("Ranger") class light cruiser is commissioned. This reworked class incorporates new computer and weapons technologies, expanding the offensive capabilities as well as providing more efficient shielding and increased internal space. To accommodate these changes, the Mark II uses the smaller and lighter FWE-2 warp drive, which is less labor intensive to repair than the older, more powerful FWD-2 [Inet7]. 31 July The U.S.S. "Stephen W. Hawking" (NCC-8899) "Galileo" class starcruiser is laid down at Sandia Shipbuilding and Conversion, Albuquerque Division, Earth [GSM]. 01 August The U.S.S. "Ferdinand Magellan" (NCC-8892) "Galileo" class starcruiser is christened [GSM]. The Klah'Kimmbri resort to kidnapping off-worlders to continue their Conflicts [TNG #9]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. The Great Auction of '05 probably occurs here. The Ferengi outbid the Pakleds [GN 40]. 21 October The U.S.S. "Jacques-Ives Cousteau" (NCC-8893) "Galileo" class starcruiser is christened [GSM]. November [reference stardate 2/4011] The U.S.S. "Constitution II" (NCC-2025) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. The Mark II "Midway" class light cruiser is commissioned. The upgraded class features new FH-17 phasers, FP-4 photon torpedoes, and an FSS shield generator, in addition to an aft phaser bank [Inet7]. 2306, 08 February The U.S.S. "Leonardo Da Vinci" (NCC-8894) "Galileo" class starcruiser is christened [GSM]. Darya Bat-Levi is born around this time [TLE #4]. Kamemor again meets John Harriman at a treaty negotiation on a moon in Tholian space [TLE #2]. Matthew Dougherty is born [ST IX]. The U.S.S. "Qannari" (NCC-5855) is the second "Danjou" class light cruiser to be commissioned. The "Danjou" is another variant on the "Sturridge" class with extensive sensor packages for reconnaissance duties. Lacking photon torpedoes and megaphaser cannons, the 5 vessels comprising this class must rely on speed to evade enemy vessels, and are designed to present a low sensor profile and are highly maneuverable [Inet4]. [Y 196] The Kzinti launch their super space control ship [SFB]. Elias Vaughn is promoted to field duties in Special Operations [TLE #2]. 01 June The U.S.S. "Zefram Cochrane" (NCC-8895) "Galileo" class starcruiser is christened [GSM]. Gilaad Ben Zoma is born [S #3]. 04 August The U.S.S. "Nicholaus Copernicus" (NCC-8896) "Galileo" class starcruiser is christened [GSM]. The "Excelsior" class U.S.S. "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-B) is fully refitted. Xintal Linojj joins the crew shortly thereafter [TLE #2]. 31 October The U.S.S. "Carolus Linnaeus" (NCC-8897) "Galileo" class starcruiser is christened [GSM]. December [reference stardate 2/4112] The U.S.S. "Lexington II" (NCC-2026) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. 2307, 15 February The U.S.S. "Stephen W. Hawking" (NCC-8899) "Galileo" class starcruiser is christened, and the U.S.S. "Galileo Galilei" (NCC-8888) is commissioned. This composite vessel, replacing the defunct "Constellation" class star cruiser, marries the best features of the "Avenger" class heavy frigate, "Enterprise (II)" class heavy cruiser, and the "Belknap" class strike cruiser. At 305,000 metric tons, the "Galileo" class is the largest ship in Star Fleet, with a complement of 498 and warp 9 capacity (via 3 inter- phasing warp nacelles of the new SY-71/15AC model). Ordnance consists of ECHO-enhanced megaphasers, RIM-18B standard phasers, and MK-15, Mod 5 photon torpedo banks. The "Galileo" class also features the unique "Mega Monolithics" Tritonic V computer system, "OMNI-Synse" lateral sensor array contained within the primary hull's circumference (eliminating the lower sensor array/navigational dome standard on starships), and is constructed of a combination of 6 relatively new metals: durolithium, polyhedrium, humbrolite, mychromium, paumerium, and overticite--making the ships highly resistant to detection by every known sensor system. A total of 12 ships will comprise this class (NCC-8888-NCC-8899) and all will be in service before 2310, designed for scientific research and the exploration of deep space [GSM]. [Y 197] The Andromedans are at the height of their power in the Milky Way, having reduced the Romulan, Gorn, ISC, Lyran, and Hyran empires to small areas around their home systems. Other races are also under considerable pressure but have suffered less, not having been attacked by the Andromedans as of yet (and due to the shaky Federation-Klingon alliance) [SFB]. The U.S.S. "Shogun" (NCC-5382) class light cruiser is launched from the 40 Eridani-A Shipyards. Designed to supplement the "Miranda" class, the "Shogun" employs the large "Franklin" class primary hull to provide more room for scientific equipment mated to "Miranda" style nacelles. With a ship's complement of 180 and a maximum speed of warp 7.5, only 4 vessels will comprise the "Shogun" class owing to the introduction of the "Ambassador" class. They will later be fitted with additional photon torpedo tubes beneath the saucer hull [Inet2]. The last "Lancer" class heavy fighter is withdrawn from service. Star Fleet Academy will retain 4 of the craft for maintenance training, while the remainder will be converted to target drones [Inet5]. Alynna Nechayev is born [GN 45]. 09 May The U.S.S. "Albert Einstein" (NCC-8889) "Galileo" class starcruiser is commissioned [GSM]. Timicin is born on Kaelon II [TNG 196]. 01 July The U.S.S. "Paul A.M. Dirac" (NCC-8898) "Galileo" class starcruiser is christened [GSM]. 30 July The U.S.S. "Captain James Cook" (NCC-8890) "Galileo" class starcruiser is commissioned [GSM]. September [reference stardate 2/4209] The U.S.S. "Bearn II" (NCC-2027) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. The Klingons produce their first dedicated carrier type ship [Inet5]. October Ambassador Constanza Lowell and her embassy staff are taken hostage during an attempted coup d'etat on Jacarrh II. Ships participating in the successful rescue include 3 "Furious" class cruisers under the command of Admiral Petra Gernreich: the U.S.S. "Majestic" (NCC-2380), U.S.S. "Tremendous" (NCC-2391), and U.S.S. "Horrible" (NCC-2372) [GEC V9N5]. 23 November The U.S.S. "Chandrasekhar" (NCC-8891) "Galileo" class starcruiser is commissioned [GSM]. 2308, 11 February The U.S.S. "Ferdinand Magellan" (NCC-8892) "Galileo" class starcruiser is commissioned [GSM]. [Y 198] The Andromedans' RTN is heavily disrupted as survey cruisers and scouts hunt down the bases for the cruisers (including late-war super-heavy cruisers and X-cruisers) to destroy [SFB]. 01 May The U.S.S. "Jacques-Ives Cousteau" (NCC-8893) "Galileo" class starcruiser is commissioned [GSM]. At the Antares Advanced Design Laboratories, where Star Fleet is working to develop a means of penetrating the latest claoking technology, a spy for the Romulan Empire is captured [TLE #2]. Star Fleet and the Federation are enjoying a period of relative peace and continuity. Correspondingly, more funds are available for peaceful pursuits such as scientific inquiry. The multiple-hulled proposal again surfaces for balancing range with endurance in the design of a science vessel. The SCB adapts the "Constellation" class's four warp nacelle layout as a baseline for the projected "Starseeker" (NCC-41300). The two hulls would travel to a distant sector; once there, they would split into two parts for extended exploration, allowing them to cover much more area than one single ship. The command and control system needed to tie the pieces together, yet allow them to work separately as if they were two ships, will prove exceedingly expensive to develop. The budget for the ship will double, then triple. The Federation Council will examine the mounting costs during the keel-laying authorization time and decide that the "Starseeker" is not such a good compromise after all. The program will be cancelled, and the research and development infor- mation will be stored in the Federation database for use in future projects [GEC V9N2]. The "Excelsior" (NCC-2000), under the command of Captain Crajjik, surveys the Delta Campara system [S #5]. 18 August The U.S.S. "Leonardo Da Vinci" (NCC-8894) "Galileo" class starcruiser is commissioned [GSM]. Refsland is born [S #2]. 11 November The U.S.S. "Zefram Cochrane" (NCC-8895) "Galileo" class starcruiser is commissioned [GSM]. December [reference stardate 2/4312] The U.S.S. "Aquila II" (NCC-2028) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. 2309, 02 February The U.S.S. "Nicholaus Copernicus" (NCC-8896) "Galileo" class starcruiser is commissioned [GSM]. Dorene Allenwood is born [Tran]. February [reference stardate 2/4402] The U.S.S. "Farragut II" (NCC-2021) "Excelsior" class starship is built. The original "Farragut" (NCC-1702) will be renamed "Centurion" and remain in service [FASA, TNG #8]. The "Cardinal" class medium cruisers are withdrawn from service [Inet12]. The Mark II "Triton" class cruiser enters service. Identical in appearance to the Mark I model, the Mark II incorporates a much more powerful impulse deck to give the class extra maneuvering ability at sub-warp while yielding still more energy for shields and phasers. More superstructure is added to handle the new deck, and an extra bank of phasers is mounted in the aft arc in order to make up for the fact that the design did not mount aft firing torpedoes [Inet14]. April According to one account, the U.S.S. "Fearless" (NCC-4598) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is launched [Inet1]. The Cardassians move into the Bajoran system and strip Bajor. With the Cardassian occupation, the Bajoran people abandon their d'jarras caste system [DSN 401, DSN #1, DSN 489]. Over the next 2 years, Elias Vaughn's responsibilities in Special Operations will increase quickly and significantly, placing his own life in peril as a mattter of routine [TLE #2]. 05 May The U.S.S. "Carolus Linnaeus" (NCC-8897) "Galileo" class starcruiser is commissioned [GSM]. Kaarg manages to forestall a Tholian incursion into space claimed by the Klingon Empire utilizing a squadron of vessels outnumbering the Tholians' [TLE #2]. Jean-Luc Picard sleeps outdoors for the first time, with his playmate Louis, brother Robert, and Robert's friend Claude [TNG #19]. Sarah Garrett, sister of Rachel Garrett, is born (assuming Rachel Garrett was born in 2300) [TLE #4]. 02 August The U.S.S. "Paul A.M. Dirac" (NCC-8898) "Galileo" class starcruiser is commissioned [GSM]. Around this time, Tokek is assigned to the "Enterprise" [TLE #2]. According to one account, the U.S.S. "Fearless" (NCC-4598) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [Inet1]. 25 August The U.S.S. "Stephen W. Hawking" (NCC-8899) "Galileo" class starcruiser is commissioned [GSM]. The "Newton" (NCC-6030) class research vessel enters service. Somewhat larger than the "Oberth" class with a simpler and more conventional basic structure (housing a complement of 61), the "Newton" is armed with 2 phaser arrays and the class is built in parallel with the "Oberth" ships over 30 years. In its latter years, the "Newton" class will be sold as transport vessels with the labs and sensors removed. The class will be comprised of 28 vessels of warp 7.8 capacity [Inet2]. Indri VIII, a class L planet covered with deciduous vegetation and possessing no animal life whatsoever, is identified by U.F.P. vessels [TNG 246]. This is the era of the "Hastings" class frigates. Derived from the "Excelsior II" class heavy cruiser, these frigates are rugged, easy to maintain and are adaptable to any mission profile. Reportedly almost 200 ships will comprise this class [Inet4]. Diat Manja pays a visit to T'Sara's residence [GN 13]. According to Worf, 2309 is also a very good year for Klingon bloodwine. In 2375, Nog will give 16 cases of bloodwine of this year's vintage to General Martok. Worf will later offer Kor a cup of 2309 bloodwine. After Cardassian Prime is conquered in 2375, Chancellor Martok will celebrate with a barrel of 2309 bloodwine: "There is no finer vintage" [DSN 556, DSN 557, DSN 575]. The "Enterprise" has a confrontation with a Romulan warship. Lt. Grayson Trent, a Romulan spy, uses the ship's navigational deflector to mask a communications beam to the Romulans [TLE #2]. 2310 Nikolai Andropov is born on the Earth colony Grecka [STB]. The first unofficial contacts between the U.F.P. and the Ferengi Alliance start [TNG #0]. The Type 3 V-26 "Ocaca Vastam" ("Firewing") class cruiser is commissioned. This final design features upgraded impulse drive, weapons, and shielding [Inet7]. The "Odessa" class fast frigates enter service. Similar to the "Hastings" class but designed to function as rapid support ships able to reach trouble spots and provide fire support faster than any other class of starship, there will be 17 "Odessa" ships built [Inet4]. The Mark IV "Jenghiz" class destroyer is commissioned. This design introduces new technologies into the "Jenghiz" class and increases the power of both the warp and impulse drive, as well as weapons and defenses. Star Fleet Intelligence will use the Mark IV for team retrieval and to collect observation equipment along hostile borders. Possessing nearly the power of older cruisers, the Mark IV "Jenghiz" class will be considered the most successful single engine design in the U.F.P. inventory [Inet7]. June Lt. Commander Linojj takes temporary command of the "Enterprise" for nearly a month while Captain Harriman and the ship's executive officer are away. Harriman officially takes shore leave on Pacifica with his fiance Amina. In actuality he is participating in the Devron II mission with Demora Sulu, Iron Mike Paris from the "Agamemnon," T'Prel from the "New York," Zultu Bini and Claudine Robinson from special operations, and Creyn. The mission is a disaster. Days before Iron Mike Paris leaves for the Devron mission, his son Cole Paris, is born [TLE #2]. Andreas Nikolas is born [S #3]. Marley Miranda, future Star Fleet admiral, is born during this period [GN 30]. McGeorge Finnegan, another future Star Fleet admiral, is also born during this period [GN 33]. The 3 "Idaho" (NCC-3103) class testbed ships are withdrawn from service, along with the "Delphi" (NCC-9310) class [Inet9]. October [reference stardate 2/4510] The U.S.S. "De Mayo" (NCC-2029) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. The Romulans attack and invade the primitive Koltaari homeworld. Leading the force is Admiral Aventeer Vokar with 3 "D'Vorix" class ships and 1 "Ivarix" class ship. The "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-B), under the command of Captain John Harriman, has little choice but to withdraw. Immediately thereafter, the "Enterprise" is assigned to the Foxtrot Sector to patrol the Federation side of the Neutral Zone and to conduct defense-readiness drills at the 13 outposts in that region [TLE #2]. Teska sees Hasmek [TOS #82]. Terrance Riley is born, the son of Kevin Thomas Riley. In 2371 he will be Captain of the "Galaxy" class starship U.S.S. "Intrepid" [GN 21]. The Tholian "Jilkan" TH-J6 ("Destruction") class is withdrawn from service [Inet9]. Tokek is promoted to alpha-shift navigator on the "Enterprise" [TLE #2]. 2311, January [reference stardate 2/5001] The Anastas Medal of Achievement is originated by Star Fleet Command. Named for the first female starship captain, it is awarded to female officers of executive command rank or higher who have demonstrated superior skill and expertise while facing extreme hazard. It is a platinum disk showing the principal representatives of the U.F.P. with hands joined above a gold inscription of "Achieve Together," and hangs from an aquamarine ribbon [FASA]. With increased tensions between the Federation and Romulan Empire, the "Apollo" class cruiser is put into full production in the event of war. The class will total 10 ships [Inet7]. [Y 201] Operation Unity: the combined Galactic Forces launch a three-pronged attack against the Andromedans in the Lesser Magallanic Cloud, the location of their sole base. The Galactic Powers consist of the Eastern Powers (Klingons, Lyrans, & Hydrans), the Central Powers (Federation, Kzinti, Tholians & Orions), and the Western Powers (Gorn, Romulans, Argonians & ISC)--the three prongs. The Galactic Power bloc consists of the Federation, Klingon Empire, Romulan Empire (later briefly a Republic), Gorn Confederation, Kzinti Hegemony (both parts), Tholian Holdfast, Orion Convention (including several pirate cartels), Hydran Kingdom, Lyran Empire, WYN Star Cluster, Interstellar Concordium, and the Argonian Republic. The U.S.S. "Bunker Hill" (NCC-1776) advanced technology cruiser (CX) leads the Federation fleet against the Andromedans. The Vudavians and the WYN are not involved in the three-prong attack against the Andromedans outside the galaxy, but instead fight several battles against them within our galaxy. The Krebiz, their ter- ritory absorbed after the Klingon conquest, serve in enlisted positions aboard older Klingon ships, like other servitor races. This is another beginning of cooperation between the Klingons and the U.F.P. [SFB]. [reference stardate 2/50] The Type 3 T-10 "Bright One" class destroyer enters service in the Romulan fleet. This T-10 variant has more shielding than her predecessors, allowing her to withstand greater firepower. All the T-10 class ships will remain in service until the 2350s [FASA]. Edward Jellico is born in Houston, Texas on Earth [SsC]. Jillur Gueta, one of the Bajorans innocent of plotting to assassinate Gul Dukat in 2366, is born [DSN 506]. Note that the "Enterprise's" complement of senior officers at this time currently consists of: Captain John Harriman (Commanding Officer), Com- mander Demora Sulu (First Officer), Dr. Uta Morell (Chief Medical Officer), Lt. Commander Rafaele Buonarroti (Chief Engineer), Lt. Kanchumurthi (Communications Officer), Tolek (Navigator), Lt. Commander Xintal Linojj (Helmsman), Lt. Tenger (Security Chief), and Ensign Borona Fenn (Senior Science Officer) [TLE #2]. 08 May The U.S.S. "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-B) observes the disasterous hyperwarp test flight of the U.S.S. "Universe" (NX-2929) in the Bonneville Flats region. Captain Kuwano and the entire crew of the experimental vessel are vaporized. Admiral Blackjack Harriman aboard the "Ad Astra" is fatally injured. Fleet Admiral Aventeer Vokar secretly observes the experiment from a distance aboard the cloaked Romulan flagship "Tomed" and mistakenly interprets it as a secret U.F.P. testing of a first-strike metaweapon--information he quickly distributes to the Klingons. The Klingon Empire consequently is on the verge of joining the Romulans in a military alliance against the U.F.P. The "Enterprise" departs station KR-3 and is ordered by Admiral Sinclair-Alexander to deliver two Federation envoys to Space Station Algeron, and is escorted through Romulan space by the Romulan flagship "Tomed." Captain John Harriman presents the Klingon and Romulan delegates on Algeron with the full spec- ifications of the hyperwarp drive to disprove Vokar's claims. Command of the "Enterprise" is passed to Commander Demora Sulu as Harriman embarks on a top secret covert mission with Commander Drysi Gravenor and Lt. Elias Vaughn. The "Enterprise's" sabotaged impulse drive is used as a ruse to beam over the three agents to the "Tomed" while being escorted back to U.F.P. space. They sabotage communications and destabilize the containment field of the Romulan flagship's quantum singularity, causing it to slowly degenerate and forcing the Romulans to abandon ship. All but Vokar and a few hand-picked officers. The Star Fleet operatives eventually overcome Vokar's men and gain control of the warship, vacating it with its cloaking device--and sending it on a course for the U.F.P. outpost Foxtrot XIII. At warp factor 9 the containment field fails sending shockwaves throughout the subspace domain, destroying outpost after outpost in Echo Sector. The lives of 4,000 people are seemingly lost (in reality they were replaced by automated equipment weeks earlier, in preparation for this scheme). Four Klingon warships witness the Romulans 'cowardly act' and Klingon-Federation ties are strengthened. Admiral Vokar is held solely responsible and his action is condemned by the Romulan government [TLE #2, MG #1]. The Tomed Incident is the last U.F.P. contact with the Romulans. Thousands of lives are (officially) lost. For more than half a century they will remain out of contact with the U.F.P. and the Klingon Empire (excluding the Norendra III attack of 2344 and "Voyager's" 2371 contact with a Romulan science vessel across a temporal wormhole in 2351) [TNG 126, V 107]. During the Tomed Incident, the U.S.S. "Destrier" provides defensive cover for the evacuation of Kandias IV. Although outnumbered by 5 Romulan battlecruisers, the evacuation is completed without the loss of a single civilian life. The "Destrier" single-handedly cripples 3 of the attacking cruisers and severely damages the remaining 2. By the end of the battle, the "Destrier" had suffered enough damage that there was no hope of rescuing the ship itself. The crew initiates the auto destruct sequence and abandons the ship. Captain Garibaldi is poshumously awarded the Federation Medal of Honor [Inet5]. Also contributing to the Battle of Tomed are all 8 ships comprising the "Osiris" class of command cruisers and the "Joshua" class command cruisers [Inet13]. Iron Mike Paris is one fatality of the Tomed Incident. The father of Cole and Owen Paris, the executive officer of the "Agamemnon" is obliterated with the ship [S #2]. July On Space Station Algeron, the Federation signs a new treaty with the Romulans, reaffirming the Neutral Zone. The Romulans withdraw and close their borders (remaining silent ultimately until late 2364). The Treaty of Algeron (an amendment?) forbids the U.F.P. to research and develop cloaking device technology, in exchange for the Romulan Empire leaving the Koltarii world. (Based on the theory that hyperwarp tech- nology is based upon cloaking technology introduced into the field configuration of transwarp). Shortly thereafter, Chancellor Azetbur is assassinated by Ditagh, who will become the new Chancellor. In 2371, the U.S.S. "Defiant" (NX-74205) escort will be excempt from the treaty, owing to a joint Romulan-U.F.P. agreement to utilize a cloaking device while in the Gamma Quadrant [TNG 264, TLE #2, DSN 447]. The abandonment of cloaking technology by Star Fleet is no great loss. Thanks to the automatic lock-and-fire system of the upgraded "Excelsior" starships and their advanced cloak-penetrating sensors, the Klingons have been forced to abandon the whole idea of firing from behind the cloak and have reverted back to using this device purely during approach and evasion operations [Inet11]. August At Starbase 77, Captain John Harriman resigns his commission as captain of the "Enterprise" and transfers command to Sulu. Captain Hikaru Sulu's first mission is taking the exploration of the Rontgen Wall [TLE #2]. In the Gamma Quadrant, the planet Meridian dimensionally shifts back into normal space for a brief period of time [DSN 454]. Terillium alloy is developed during this era. It will enable Star Fleet combadges to operate over long distances [TNG #32]. The Diversified Biotronics Corporation industrial congolmerate in the Belt perfects a new generation of cybernetic bioaugmentation procedures originally intended for medical applications. DBC decides to diversify in a whole new area and biohybrid cloning, augmented with cybernetic implants, becomes patented. Cybrids (cybernetically augmented, biomod- ified hybrids) are ruled by DBC to be technically not Human but bio- engineered life forms designed for medical applications--or as a mercenary force hired out by the company. After many years, DBC will lose their court battle and the few remaining cybrids, pursued and persecuted, will flee into the K'tralli Empire [TNG #34]. The "Lancelot" (NCC-8340) class light cruiser enters service. Another 4-nacelled design intended to supplement and eventually replace the aging "Constellation" class. Warp capacity is only 7.6 (via YWPA-1020 nacelles) and the ship's complement is 267. The "Lancelot's" warp core has 2 complex stacked dilithium chambers each of which feeding two nacelles. Only 3 ships will comprise this class, and the lead ship will serve as a testbed for new propulsion and sensor systems [Inet2]. September Ensign Borona Fenn undergoes the main phase of the Shift metamorphosis [TLE #2]. The U.S.S. "Loxton" (NCC-5604) "Hallows" class starship vanishes without a trace while enroute to Starbase 94 after departing Halcos IX [Inet4]. Assuming the cyle has not been disrupted, Tuvok once again experiences pon farr [V 145]. Kirby is born around this time [S #6]. Winn Adami is born during this era on Bajor [DSN #24, DSN 569] November [reference stardate 2/4611] The U.S.S. "Brisbane II" (NCC-2030) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. 2312 [Y 202] The three-pronged attack destroys the only "starbase" operated by the Andromedans. This breaks the back of the invasion, as it apparently cuts off their only direct route from their own galaxy. Soon the Andromedans will become only another major nuisance as renegades and a few new arrivals create local disturbances. Andromedan technology will never be successfully copied [SFB]. The "Pyotr Velikiy" class heavy cruisers are decommissioned. The U.S.S. "Salah Ad-din" (NCC-1683), last ship to be retired, will be placed on display in the Star Fleet Museum [Inet3]. The Modified Cochrane Unit (MCU) warp scale replaces the Original Cochrane Unit (OCU) warp scale. The new scale represents warp factors as relative to the speed of light taken to the 3.33 power up to warp 9, at which point the scale becomes asymptotic. Warp 10 is unattainable and represents "infinite" speed, beyond which lies the transwarp realm [SsS, NTM]. After an 8-year delay, Star Fleet views the design schematics for the "McCoy" class and after deliberation the primary hull design is approved and briefs for the propulsion, computer, weapons, spaceframe, and advanced medical facilities parameters are sent out to Star Fleet design agencies for consultation. The spaceframe design is approved and full specifications are forwarded to the San Francisco Fleet Yards for designations. The yards open pod 7 for production of the U.S.S. "McCoy." Production begins with a projected 9 year turnover for the prototype ship [Inet11]. Exactly 21 years after their koon-ut-la, pon farr draws Hasmek and Teska back to Vulcan. Their koon-ut-kal-if-fee ceremony is performed by High Priestess T'Lar. Attending is Spock, Sarek, and Pardek [TOS #82]. During this period, Dr. Carol Marcus and Dr. Gillian Taylor inadvertantly make contact with aliens on the planet Pacifica during another Genesis experiment test. Captain Uhura, commanding the U.S.S. "Hermes" (NCC-5001-B, "Michael Adam" class scout?) lends support [SNW II]. The "Merced" class light escort/corvette is commissioned. An aborted development intended to combat the Romulan threat by serving as support vessels for the proposed "Freedom" class strike cruisers, only 16 ships of the "Merced" class will be produced over the next 4 years. Production ceases on the "Philadelphia" class [LUG]. Flint the Immortal dies. Upon his death he donates a fully restored "Pioneer" class corvette to the Star Fleet Museum [Inet3]. Flint's death is, of course, faked. He takes up the identity of Dr. Emil Vaslovik, an eccentric neureocyberneticist. Vaslovik will lay the ground- work for many of Ira Graves' accomplishments in molecular cybernetics, and Noonian Soong will use Vaslovik's research as the basis for creating Data's positronic brain. The development of bioneural gel pack technology will owe a great deal to his early work [TNG #64]. Tuvok's second son, Varith, is born [GN 33]. 03 October In the Enterprise Timeline: The last operational "Heavy Horse" class ship is decommissioned, retired to the Heavy Horses company museum in Sol system [Inet14]. 23 October The U.S.S. "Saskatchewan" (NX-5109) class explorer is launched from the Titan Fleet Yards (Sol VI). One of the offshoots of the "Excelsior" class, it features a large adaptable pod, a complement of 300 and warp 8.7 capacity. The class will be comprised of 29 vessels [Inet9]. December [reference stardate 2/4712] The U.S.S. "Eagle II" (NCC-2031) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. 2313 [Y 203] Operation Unity (the three-pronged attack) destroys the Andromedans. A period of routing out small Andromedan enclaves within the Milky Way and the Magellanic Cloud begins, eventually leading to colonization of the Cloud and a period of Trade Wars. The two great Alliances, strained after these wars, become considerably less firm. The Gorns and Kzinti feel that the Federation treats them like subject races, the Tholians promptly resume their habit of isolation, and the Romulans feel deserted by the Klingons (blaming the Romulans for the loss of the General War). The Klingons and the Lyrans, by their nature of conquest, never remain allied to anyone for very long though cordial relations remain between former allies. The Organians attempt to impose their new galactic order. Their solution to the perpetual warfare is embodied in three principles: 1. Borders are to be pulled back to the "core" areas of each race, leaving huge neutral zones three to five times as wide as before. Wider neutral zones have tremendous implications: belligerants would be farther apart, support bases needed for major fleets would make full-scale war impossible--requiring more than 5 years to build, plenty of time to be detected. Fleets would only be able to fight in the neutral zones and not be able to strike into enemy territory. Huge areas would also be opened to independent economic development, notably many worlds in these expanded neutral zones. However, the unfortunate side effect of these "lawless zones" would be piracy. Orion pirates would eventually move into the neutral zones. The economic core areas of the major empires would be too heavily patrolled and defended by such a time for them to operate effectively. The pirates would eventually turn lawful and become planetary barons. 2. Fleets are to be dramatically reduced. The surviving dreadnoughts, heavy carriers, and all of the B-10 battleships are to be placed in stasis spheres permanently orbiting Organia, only to be released in the event of a major external threat. The Federation would be allowed only 60 ships including 18 cruisers (6 of which being command cruisers), 18 destroyers, and 24 frigates to provide for police, tariff and customs, research, rescue, exploration, etc. The Klingons are also to be allowed 60 ships and other powers are to be allowed fewer. Fighting a war would be impossible without warships and the huge losses during the Andromedan War also assisted in this "disarmament." The dreadnoughts are to be outlawed because they had only one real purpose: war. Carriers and fast patrol ship tenders were to be found impractical because they would be too far from bases that could supply reinforcements. Scouts would be unnecessary because command cruisers now had their own special sensors, and minesweepers would be unnecessary because mines would be outlawed in the neutral zones. Yet thousands of old-style freighters (including sublight ships) and non-X pirate ships will remain in service. Star Fleet's restriction to 18 cruisers will result in the birth of a new second generation of X-ships with weaponry capable of crippling or destroying a non-X-ship in a single volley, and possessing shields impervious to non-X weaponry. All surviving non-X-ships except those used as museums, such as the veteran Federation space control ship U.S.S. "George Washington" (NCC- 2204), are to be scrapped or sold to neutral planets within a decade. Due to the shortage of ships, it would be uncommon for more than one ship to patrol any area. Groups of 2 or 3 ships would be extremely rare; fleets of 8 to 10 ships would be formed only in rare circumstances (or for the bi-annual naval review at the Klingon capitol). If a major force was gathered (perhaps half a dozen ships), a corresponding number of enemy ships would be free to "visit" various planets and control trade around them. 3. "Attrition" units, such as mines, fighters, fast patrol ships, and war cruisers, are to be outlawed. Since no shuttle could hope to scratch an X-ship, no fast patrol ship would be able to carry the electronic gear to fight one. All races would be allowed to inspect enemy facilities to insure that all attrition ships had been outlawed, but the new X-ships and the huge neutral zones would eliminate these units more certainly than any treaty. No mine could be hidden from an X-ship (eliminating minefields and minesweepers). War cruisers would become a thing of the past. Naturally the governments of the Milky Way balk at this "arrogant presumption" by a group of pacifists which most had never even seen. Current treaties between the Federation and Klingons were shaky after the Andromedan War but nevertheless existed. The two governments once again argued with the Organians--heated and lengthy arguments backed up by representatives of other powers (Romulans, Gorns, Lyrans, Kzinti, ISC). Neutral zones will be pulled back 1,000 light years instead of 1,500 parsecs. Ship production will decrease somewhat, but not as ludicrously as the Organians demanded. The ISC, having born the brunt of the Andromedan invasion, and now seeing their former attitude levelled at them, begin to adopt a more common galactic philosophy, a lot more like U.F.P. representatives than members of the ISC. The Organians give up on the other members of the galaxy and become isolationists, disgusted with galactic attitudes [SFB]. The saucer section separation mechanism on the "McCoy" prototype is rejected, and the class proceeds without any type of separation mechanism. Design work on the warp coils is approved and sectional designs are issued [Inet11]. Gatherer Penthar Mull, of the Lornak clan, is killed by Yuta of the Tralesta clan [TNG 157]. Tricia Cadwallader is born [S #6]. April [reference stardate 2/4804] The U.S.S. "Agincourt II" (NCC-2014) "Excelsior" class starship is lost, her whereabouts unknown [FASA]. Rishon marries 'Kevin Uxbridge' [TNG 151]. Stephaleh n' Ehliarch is born on Andor [TNG #12]. During a hot summer day on Earth, Jean-Luc Picard takes shelter in a small parish church to escape the torment of his brother Robert. He later takes an interest in learning of when it had been built. Jean-Luc Picard's study sparks a love of history and archeology that will grow over the years [TNG #27]... The "Sirius" (NCC-9704) class light cruiser is launched. Among the largest classified starship types, with comparable performance as the "Excelsior" class. The "Sirius" uses the same saucer section as the "Lancelot" class, even retaining the same basic internal arrangement, but employs many novel construction principles for the first time and can be regarded as a pathfinder design for the "Ambassador" class (notably in the nacelle design). Only 8 ships will comprise this class, each with warp 7.6 capacity and crew complements of 292. The last ships will be taken out of service in 2370 and stored in surplus depots. In 2376, two ships will be temporarily recommissioned to fight the Dominion, but they will never engage in battle until the end of the war [Inet3]. Over the next couple decades, many of Star Fleet's starbases will be comprised of a long cylinder, a protruding ring in the vicinity of its midsection, and an even more prominent ring near what is generally recognized as its top [S #2]. November [reference stardate 2/4811] The U.S.S. "Thunderer II" (NCC-2032) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. 2314 The Hamlin Massacre occurs: the entire adult population of the U.F.P. colony on Hamlin is slaughtered by the Choraii, but the children are taken alive [TNG #3]. The "Enterprise (II)" class heavy cruisers near the end of their maximum duration--to be either decommissioned or refitted. It will be the former, and for the entire "Constitution" group [SotF, HCE, GN 18]. The "Barracuda" (NCC-9788) class scout enters service. Built from the modular components of the "Newton" class, the "Barracuda" is used to reinforce the patrol fleet along the Romulan Neutral Zone with 2 phaser cannons (in addition to standard phaser array) and 2 fore/aft photon torpedo tubes in a top module taken from "Bolivar" class ships. With warp 8 capacity and complements of 32, only 10 ships will be built. They will be replaced by the "Blackbird" class and decommissioned in the early 2360s [Inet2]. The Type 4 V-16 "Savant" class cruiser is commissioned by the Romulans. The greatest improvement is the trinary RSP shielding [Inet7]. Shar-Lon acquires the 'Gifts' of the 'Repository' of the 'Builders' and eliminates all nuclear weapons on his planet. He demands the construction of the 'World of the Peacekeepers' and becomes their dictator [TNG #2]. stardates 9612.0-9622.4 Captain Hikaru Sulu takes the "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) on an exploratory mission to the desert planet Sigma Cameron IV. Commander Flynn Konner, Science Officer of the "Excelsior" assigned three weeks ago, comes into contact with an ancient Shalakai "soul-eating" orb and lapses into a coma-like state [Tran]. Kira Meru is born on Bajor. She will be the mother of Kira Nerys [DSN 541]. September [reference stardate 2/4909] The U.S.S. "Intrepid II"(?) (NCC-2020) "Excelsior" class starship is built. She may be assigned the number NCC-38907 later on in the century [FASA, TNG 165]. Teilani retires from the position of Speaker to the second Chal assembly [GN 26]. Mark Jameson marries Anne [TNG 112]. The Theoretical Propulsion Dynamics Labs sends a functional test warp core for fitting and alignment in the bare chassis of the "McCoy." The chassis latching system passes Review 1 and the spaceframe is 99% completed [Inet11]. 2315 The computer cores arrive and are fitted to the U.S.S. "McCoy" [Inet11]. By this time, all active Mark I "Triton" class cruisers have been upgraded to Mark II refit specs [Inet14]. The "Cymru" class frigates are withdrawn from service [Inet13]. Anomaly T-128 (Pike's Rift) reopens, but the U.F.P. is engaged in major hostilities as part of the Klingon-Romulan War and is unable to dispatch a research team to re-establish contact with the Calligar [TOS #57]. The Mark IV "Pharris" class attack frigate is commissioned. With increased power from a FIG-1 impulse engine and new FH-18 phasers, the service life of this proven design is increased [Inet7]. According to Star Fleet projections of 2290, Perimeter Defense Platforms in the Fleet total 181. These include 102 "Akyazi" (NCC-1010), 28 "Engage" (NCC-1125), and 11 "Kirsanov" (NCC-1170) class perimeter action ships in addition to 40 vessels stationed to perimeter defense duty (corvettes, clippers, etc.) [SotF2]. Star Fleet's Office of Fleet Operations decides to assign ship registry numbers in blocks of 100 to the various starship construction facilities within the U.F.P. As a vessel is commissioned at each facility, it would be assigned the next available number in that block. When a block expires, it would be assigned a new block of 100 registries. This policy will first be instituted with the "Deneva" class of scoutships, the first ship being assigned 6200 from the pool of 6200-6299 assigned to the San Francisco Fleet Yards. Highly controversial, the new policy will eliminate the waste of NCC number blocks created with sequential class numbering [Inet1]. The Daystrom Annex is self-constructed onto the Star Fleet Command Headquarters in San Francisco on Earth [GN 35]. Tejharet is born on Aluwna [GN 49]. June Reactors are online and supplying primary power to the "McCoy [Inet11]. [Y 205] A collection of unconnected incidents and battles called the Trade Wars occur. Lasting through 2335, some 20 to 50 will revolve around the control of trade into or out of key neutral areas. One of the largest will be caused by a Federation punitive expedition to subdue a pirate group operating on their frontier--the Klingons support the pirates, and other races become involved. The typical trade war will include several dozen single-ship encounters, a few battles with 2 to 3 ships on each side, and sometimes a battle with 6 or more ships. The Trade Wars emphasize the basic point of all naval warfare: space (or sea) is nothing but a flexible system of trade routes. The presence of a warship denotes control of who can enter and leave a system. Whoever controls access to a system controls its foreign trade and hence its economy [SFB]. The Type 3 T-25 "Tagor Vastam" ("Deathwing") class attack destroyer is commissioned by the Romulan Empire. When the Klingons hear of the upgrade, they send in two D-18 and four D-14 destroyers to capture one. The Klingons are unaware of the Type 3 being equipped with two Romulan super disruptors, nor that the Romulans had just completed war games. The Klingons are met by 3 T-25s and one V-26 "Firewing" resulting in a major victory for the Romulans and a slaughter for the Klingons [Inet7]. An unmanned exploratory probe maps the Dokaalan region of space [TNG #70]. Starbase 1 in Earth orbit is towed to the Babel system (Wolf 424) to be used as a conference facility [STD2]. Michael Carlin graduates from the Academy and is stationed on Starbase 11, intending only to remain until a better assignment comes along. He will eventually become the base's commanding officer [NWNC]. Louise Drayton is born in Ottawa on Earth--at least according to U.F.P. records [TNG #23]. The computer systems of the "McCoy" are operating at 64% of maximum and are expected to become self aware within the year. The warp core begins primary testing. The stardrive section nears completion with the final attachment of the navigational deflector array. The bride module is attached to the primary hull. The master chassis is now completed on 8 out of the 20 "McCoy" class starships and hulling work begins on the U.S.S. "McCoy" [Inet11]. According to one account, Rachel Garrett graduates from Star Fleet Academy this year [TLE #4]. 2316, January [reference stardate 2/5501] As a result of crises between the U.F.P. and various foreign powers and pressure from U.F.P. pacifists, Star Fleet uniforms change resulting in a less-militaristic design created on New Paris. The uniform features a return to the "traditional" Star Fleet V-neck with its wide branch-colored collar. Worn with this is the basic white blouse, flared trousers, and black service boots. Rank is displayed in silver braid, with a gold Star Fleet emblem on the left breast. As with previous designs, this uniform will eventually attract criticism. Detractors will consider the white uniform befitting of civilian contractors and laborers rather than trained specialists [FASA]. Elxenten is born [TLE #5]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief for a multi-purpose scout vessel capable of scouting for the fleet. The general idea is for a modular starship to augment the aging "Miranda" class. One project brief is handed to Star Fleet for the "Centaur" class. After much discussion, permission for base designs are approved [Inet11]. Around this time, the Federation's Sporak 460 heavy transport is developed. Tough, nimble ground vehicles, Sporak 460s are designed to transport personnel or supplies over long distances in relative comfort and safety. They will be a part of colonial equipment [DSN #29]. [Y 206] Ships in operation are all designed from scratch, built from the keel up to take advantage of the new technology. These are the second generation of X-ships [SFB]. At roughly this time in the Delta Quadrant, construction ceases on a space vessel being built on the 4th world of an unnamed star. With no metals remaining in the Kuriyar Cluster (all having been expended on warship hulls for the unending Hachai-P'nir War), spacecraft construction becomes impossible on many worlds [V #3]. Ben Zoma, at age 10, suffers from insomnia for the first time when his younger brother Levi contracts Andronesian encephalitis [S #4]. Judy (of Brundage Station) is born [TNG #41]. Primary hull work is completed on the "McCoy." Habitat modules are attached and the bridge uit is brought to a functional status. A surprise inspection is pulled on the "McCoy" team by Admiral Leonard McCoy (no problems are found). The chassis is completed and Star Fleet pushes forward to phase 2 and construction of a further 5 ships begin [Inet11]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. October [reference stardate 2/5110] The U.S.S. "Yorktown II" (NCC-2033) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. According to one account, Lt. Rachel Garrett aboard the "Argos" meets Ven Kaldarren, one of a Betazoid delegation of xenoarchaeologists being transported to a Federation Archaeology symposium on Rigel III. They marry [TLE #4]. 2317 The U.F.P. colony on Orin IV discovers an ancient computer net of individual memory packets developed by an ancient race, possibly the Preservers [GN 8]. Star Fleet views the theoretical proposals for the "Centaur" based on the scout parameters. After deliberation, the "Centaur's" primary design, which is somewhat based on the "Miranda" class, is approved and briefs for the propulsion, computer, weapons, and spaceframe parameters are sent to Star Fleet design agencies for consultation [Inet11]. The Klingon Type C "K'T'Orr" class destroyer is commissioned, using the new KDC-3 disruptor cannon. Most vessels of this class will be assigned to border patrol duties and the defense of primary Klingon planets and starbases [Inet7]. July [reference stardate 2/5207] The U.S.S. "Ticonderoga II" (NCC-2034) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. Captain Picard's childhood bedroom in Labarre, France from this era will be re-created on a holodeck on Earth in 2378, while under psychiatric evaluation [TNG #68]. Computer systems are uploaded and tested on the U.S.S. "McCoy." Engineers try to trace back a glitch in the computer subsystems which seems to be causing the interface to respond rather rudely whenever a command is placed in the sickbays. The problem is found to be a rather bad prank by the interface programmer. The primary modules are attached and the outer hull of the saucer section nears completion [Inet11]. Mikel Gordonez, the future husband of Leah Brahms, is born [GN 41]. The head of the Emmonite delegation dines at the home of Admiral Manelli, head of Star Fleet Command [GN 9]. 2318 Katherine Pulaski is born in Krakow, Poland on Earth. She is the daughter of Sabina and Georgos Pulaski [SsC]. Propulsion dynamics for the "Centaur" prototype are approved and sent to the Utopia Planitia Yards for in-depth study. M/ARA designs are finalized, but the spaceframe design suffers setbacks [Inet11]. Omne's Vortex is once again accessible [ON 12]. The "Byra" class light cruisers enter service. Based on the proven "Excelsior" design, these ships forego heavy weapon emplacements in favor of more efficient engines and an extensive sensor package, armed only with 4 old-style dual phaser banks. The U.S.S. "Lothron" (NCC-6627) is the 7th ship to be commissioned [Inet4]. The "Condor" class light cruiser enters production in the Romulan Empire. The predecessor of the "D'Deridex" class battleship, the "Condor" features 5 conventional Romulan-designed disruptors and 1 plasma torpedo launcher, and shares the same double-hull design. The ship possesses warp 9.1 capacity and carries a crew of up to 375 [Inet5]. The "Blackbird" (NCC-13925) class scout enters service with warp 8.3 capacity and ordnance of 5 phaser arrays and 3 photon torpedo tubes. They carry complements of 22 and the class will total 18 vessels [Inet2]. The "McCoy's" warp core passes Review 3 and is tested to 80% peak. The computer system is fully self aware and umbilicals from the station are cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. Structural latching systems onboard the "McCoy" are approved. Impulse systems pass Review 3 and are autonomous for low level power control. Secondary backup generators are shut down and become auxiliary system control. The U.S.S. "McCoy" leaves drydock for primary testing estimated to last 2 years [Inet11]. War breaks out between the Aretians and Pargites over territorial disputes [TNG #23]. Transporter Psychosis is eliminated with the perfection of multiplex pattern buffers [TNG 228]. Neural imprinting is developed as an experimental educational technique, in theory capable of imparting the equivalent of a college education in a matter of hours. In practice, it damages two percent of the people who undergo it. The damage ranging from a few minor personality quirks to schizophrenia or catatonia [TNG #30]. During this era, a planet in Sakari territory (the Delta Quadrant) is attacked by the Borg. In less than an hour their invasion devistates the colony, forcing the few remaining inhabitants underground [V 157]. The legends of the Ko N'ya are introduced to Jean-Luc Picard by his brother [GN 13]. On Torgu-Va, Julia is chosen to become the Honored Mother: Captain Murat's 3rd wife, at age 16 [TNG #57]. The U.S.S. "Sparta" (NCC-1927) heavy cruiser is decommissioned due to a hull breach after serving for 42 years [Inet2]. Room bombings end on Oriana [TNG #24]. Rals Salan is born around this time [GN 48]. Sambl is born on Capulon (Sigma Delphini) IV [TNG #27]. Assuming the cyle has not been disrupted, Tuvok once again experiences pon farr [V 145]. Darren Ditillo is born [GN 25]. The "Deneva" class light transport is commissioned [LUG]. The "Goblin" class heavy fighters are retired to the ready reserve [Inet5]. Elias Vaughn has his first covert mission with T'Prynn. Their friendship will last over 28 years and 9 months [MG #4]. The last of the "K't'inga" class battlecruisers are produced this year [Inet11]. John Kim is born during this era [GN 33]. December [reference stardate 2/5312] The U.S.S. "Alamo" (NCC-2035) "Excelsior" class starship is built [FASA]. 2319 Commander Mark Jameson negotiates a hostage situation on Mordan IV. By breaking the Prime Directive through arming both sides with weapons, four decades of civil war will result [TNG 112]. The spaceframe design for the "Centaur" is approved and full specifications are forwarded to Utopia Planitia for designations. Production begins with a projected 6 year turnover for the prototype ship. The emergency saucer separation mechanism is approved [Inet11]. The Mark III "Renown" ("Ranger") class light cruiser is commissioned. This class shows significant advances in all areas of shipboard systems except the drive. Because of the roomy torpedo launchers, the Mark III carries the powerful FP-9 system and replaced phaser systems, giving the "Renown" class a dangerous reputation [Inet7]. The "Azhanti" class lifeboats are introduced. These 30-person large capacity lifeboats can function as regular short-range shuttlecraft aboard smaller spacecraft. They are designed as a retrofit option for the "Miranda" class starships, stored in the shuttlebays off to the side, one above the other. Unarmed, their normal capacity is 2 flight crew and 16 passengers and each craft has limited warp 2 capacity. The "Azhanti" class lifeboats will later be installed aboard the "Cheyenne" class exploration cruisers. Lt. Commander Sisko will escape from the "Saratoga" (NCC-31911) aboard one, or a similar craft, at the Battle of Wolf 359 [COM, DSN 401] The planet Buran is unified under T'Fara's father from various warring nation-states into one peaceful community [TNG #44]. Tuvok's third son, Elieth, is born [GN 33]. About this time, Pietro Barbieri becomes a starship captain [TNG #43]. A vessel of unknown origin appears in the Denorios Belt carrying an infant shapeshifter. Named Odo Ital (literally "Nothing" in Cardassian), Odo is placed under the supervision of Dr. Mora. He will live among the Bajoran people, eventually becoming Security Chief of the orbital Cardassian mining station Terok Nor (later known as Deep Space 9), taking over Thrax's position. In 2371, Odo will discover that he is one of a hundred Changelings, the Founders of the Dominion, dispatched to explore the galaxy with an urge to return to the Gamma Quadrant imbedded within his genetic makeup [DSN 402, DSN #1, DSN #2, DSN 506, DSN 448]. Captain Ernesta Rodriguez assumes command of the "Constellation" class starship "Gibraltar" [S #5]. The young novice Opaka begins to hand-copy a half dozen scrolls of religious text on Bajor [GN 19]. September [reference stardate 2/5409] The U.S.S. "Fearless II" (NCC-2036) "Excelsior" class starship is built. She may be assigned the number NCC-14598 later in the century [FASA, TNG 106]. On Eloh, civil wars resurge between the Populists and the Dar which will last for nearly half a century [TNG #35]. Skel assumes the work of his predecessor on Vulcan: studying the plaque-carrying artifacts unearthed in the Hydrilla sector over half a century ago, at the Vulcan Science Academy. The entities are using him, though Skel accepts his task as a form of therapy [TNG #40]. An unnamed Cardassian ore freighter is built during this period which will remain docked to the future DS9's outer ring in 2369 for at least half a year [MIL #3]. Surmak Ren is born on Bajor [DSN 405]. Lynn marries Emil Costa [TNG #16]. Gregori Andropov is born [TNG #35]. Bruce Kazerian is born on terraformed Venus [GEC V8N4, GEC V6N6]. Ruah Brackett is also born during this era [GN 25]. 2320 The U.S.S. "McCoy" returns to drydock and warp stress coating is applied. Deep space assessments begin. All primary tests have passed Review 4 [Inet11]. The Tsorans reestablish diplomatic and trade relations with the Fandre [TNG #60]. Jackson Carter is born [TNG #10]. Katana is also born, created actually by the Diversifed Biotronics Corporation, who will be the last of the cybrids [TNG #34]. 'Pathways to Peace,' Ambassador Robert Fox's memoirs, is published on Earth by Oxford University Press [Inet3]. The "Aerie" class fleet support vessels begin to show their age [Inet5]. Devinoni Ral is born in Brussels, European Alliance on Earth [TNG 156]. The design work on the warp coils for the "Centaur" is approved. Construction begins on the star drive section as the saucer section nears 32% completion. Computer are delivered for fitting work, and work continues on the habitat sections [Inet11]. During this era, General H'druhn becomes a hero during the K'tralli revolution and military overlord of the K'tralli Empire for approximately half a century. He will eventually turn the reins of power over to his son, J'drahn, who will betray the system to the Romulans [TNG #34]. The Grand Project of the Zakdorns, the construction of an artificial world to replace their decimated homeworld, is completed and settled [LUG]. Timor Landi, one of the Bajorans innocent of plotting to assassinate Gul Dukat in 2366, is born [DSN 506]. Bolius becomes a U.F.P. member [LUG]. The "Thoth" class is withdrawn from service [Inet13]. May [reference stardate 2/5505] The U.S.S. "Galacta II" (NCC-2003) "Excelsior" class starship is lost, her whereabouts unknown [FASA]. A bottle of Thunderbird wine of this year's vintage is produced. In 2370, Quark will charge Dr. Bashir for it on DS9, failing to serve it to Lt. Dax [DSN #11]. Miranda Vigo is born on Newgall [TNG 274]. George Tarmud is born. He will invent the VISOR [TNG #40]. The Viper hand weapon, predecessor to the Displacer, is phased out of use in the Romulan Empire [TNG #23]. Lisa Cusack is born. In the 2360s she will command the U.S.S. "Olympia" [DSN 549]. Magnus Hansen is born, the son of Erik Hansen. Magnus will be the father of Annika in 2348 [S #2]. [Y 210] Virtually all earlier warships by this time have been either sold to minor powers, retired, or scrapped. The 2nd generation of X-ships now roam free space, keeping the peace and patrolling as such ships had for nearly two centuries [SFB]. New replicators enter service in Star Fleet during this decade. They will be added to the "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser design. They possess greater memory capacity to store patterns and lower single-bit error rates [COM]. 2321 On the "Centaur" prototype, phaser banks are delivered, and the warp core is delivered (8 months late). The star drive section nears completion with the final attachment of the navigational deflector array. The saucer section nears 85% completion [Inet11]. February [reference stardate 2/6002] The U.S.S. "Constellation (II)" (NCC-2500) class heavy cruiser is built [FASA]. Boothby begins tending the grounds at Star Fleet Headquarters and the Academy. He will hold this position for over half a century [V 198]. The Coreward Exploratory Directive is established. It will be responsible for mid-21st Century expansion of the U.F.P. between the Alpha and Beta Quadrants. The CED will be responsible for the design of the "Rigel" class heavy scout [LUG]. The Type 8 Phaser Emitter becomes the standard in starship designs [S #3]. A Cardassian ship crashlands on Juhraya and first contact is made between Humans and Cardassians [BB #2]. The Furies Point Defensive Listening Station is given the nickname Brundage Station after a famous ski hill in McCall, Idaho (rumor having it that Brundage stands on the slippery slope to nowhere) [TNG #41]. Rachel Garrett graduates from Star Fleet Academy in the 99th percentile and is assigned with the acting rank of Lt. Junior Grade on board the U.S.S. "Endeavour" which will be assigned to patrol the Romulan Neutral Zone [SsC]. 08 October Following the application of final exterior markings and paint, the U.S.S. "McCoy" is officially commissioned by Star Fleet as the San Francisco Fleet Yards during a brief ceremony. The bridge plaque is put in pride of place and Captain Noah Briggs M.D. takes command of the "McCoy." The ship begins shakedown cruises estimated to last a year. The "McCoy" class is the first ship class named after a still living person and boasts 4 large sickbays, 2 triage wards, and overall better medical facilities than many starbases. Lightly armed, originally with 1 torpedo tube and 6 Type V phaser arrays, the "McCoy" class medical ship is just smaller than an "Excelsior" class ship. This class is a fore- runner of the "Olympic" class medical ship and the "McCoy" class will total 46, each with warp 8.2 capacity and complements of 471 [Inet11]. A revolution in the K'tralli system brings about a dictatorship [TNG #34]. Elizabeth Fallon is born [TNG #19]. Gul Ragat is born [DSN #25]. B'Elanna Torres' father, John, is born during this period [GN 33, V 258]. Zalkan is born on Krantin. About this same time, secret listening devices are installed throughout the city of Jalkor [TNG #36]. A criminal organization is created on Sindikash (Vaughn-Creighton system) during this era. Perhaps not coincidentally, wood fires become unnecessary on this planet [DoH #1]. 2322 The bridge module is attached to the primary hull of the "Centaur" [Inet11]. The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. The "Delphi" class transport ship "Galactic Queen" is built during this era. The pleasure cruiser will serve the Orjax Cluster, or so Quark will claim [DSN #17]. March The computer cores on the "Centaur" prototype are activated and ship functions are transferred from station control to ship control [Inet11]. Hiromi Sulu, the grandson of Hikaru Sulu, is born at approximately this time. He will be a starship captain by the 2350s and have 3 daughters [GN 33]. April [reference stardate 2/6104] The U.S.S. "Nova" (NCC-2501) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. July [reference stardate 2/5707] The U.S.S. "Fuso II" (NCC-2019) "Excelsior" class starship is destroyed in action [FASA]. 24 August The U.S.S. "Cerberus" (NCC-35032) class cruiser/explorer is laid down at the Beta Hydri IV Ship Yards [GEC V9N5]. Jean-Luc Picard flunks his Star Fleet Academy entrance exam [TNG 119]. Raymond "Rennie" Marr is born [TNG 204]. The "Andor" (NCC-25119) class transport enters service. Armed with 2 phaser arrays and a tractor beam emitter, this small 36 crew vessel will usually permanently be assigned to a starbase or planet. Warp capacity is limited to warp 6.8 and the class will total 24 ships [Inet2]. Owen Paris enters Star Fleet. He will rise through the ranks like a shooting star and by 2333 will be First Officer aboard one of the most prestigious vessels in Star Fleet [S #2]. October According to one account, the U.S.S. "Okinawa" (NCC-13958) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is laid down at the Newport News Fleet Yards [Inet1]. The U.S.S. "Ambassador" (NCC-10521) class heavy cruiser is commissioned. Measuring over 526 meters and with warp 9.6 capacity, this starship carries a ship's complement of 840. Ordnance consists of 11 phaser array strips and 2 photon torpedo tubes. A most popular ship of this class will be the U.S.S. "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-C) [LUG, JHCP, NTM, TNG 163]. The "Brasilia" class cruisers will be designed as sister ships to the "Ambassador" class, with over 90% of hte components being identical, allowing both drydock and field repairs to be much easier to perform than for most ship classes. While these ships will adequately perform their tasks, they wil never be considered fondly by their crews, having somewhat cramped crew quarters, average warp capability, and a lower- than-average photon torpedo capacity. There will be 47 vessels comprising this class [Inet4]. 2323, January According to one account, the U.S.S. "Berlin" (NCC-14232) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is laid down at the Newport News Fleet Yards [Inet1]. After a failed attempt to open an establishment on Tellar, Kurrgo buys land on Cardassia Prime and establishes a Klingon restaurant [TLE #3]. Around this time, Simenon serves aboard the "Onjata" after spending less than a year aboard the "Fearless." He will become the ship's Chief Engineer and serve aboard her for 6 and a half years until the ship's decommissioning. He will then serve with distinction aboard the "Stargazer" under Captain Ruhalter [S #3]. The computer system of the "Centaur" prototype is now operating at 72% of maximum, with the system expected to become self aware within 3 months. Final construction of the ship is complete. Antimatter regulation control is found to be within acceptable levels, and primary magnetic containment is found to be within expected parameters [Inet11]. March According to one account, the U.S.S. "Tecumseh" (NCC-14394) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is laid down at San Francisco Fleet Yards [Inet1]. Jean-Luc Picard enters the Star Fleet Academy. Having trouble with mathematics, Picard takes supplementary courses at Cal Tech in Old Pasadena where he is tutored by Adrienne Tillstrom. During his first year, Cadet Picard is whipped into shape by Cadet First Lieutenant Gruzinov, motivating him [TNG 214, TNG #25, TNG #34]. Haven Santana is born is born on Magnia [S #6]. June According to one account, the U.S.S. "Lexington" (NCC-14427) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Spacedock [Inet1]. The "Mariner" class surveyor U.S.S. "Philadephia" (NCC-3922) encounters an unknown alien vessel in the region of the Borilae Corridor. The unknown vessel is a Cardassian cruiser and this is the fist contact with the Cardassian Union [Inet12]. Over the next 10 years, every weapons innovation will come out of the Level One Development Facility on Wayland Prime [S #3]. Evelyn Hoffman is born [S31 #2]. At Star Fleet Academy on Earth, Boothby plants a Vulcan tuula bush. One cold night, cadets empty a bottle of liquor on it. The cadets later apologize to Boothby [S #5]. The Norpin V colony is wiped out by the worst series of planetary hurricanes anyone ever saw, during this period [NF #10]. Within the next decade, the Egreggedor system will be surveyed [S #2]. December [reference stardate 2/6212] The U.S.S. "Nebula" (NCC-2502) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. 2324 The computer system on the "Centaur" is now fully self aware and the umbilicals from the station are cut as the ship bercomes self sufficient. Impulse systems pass Review 3 and are being autonomous for low level power control. Secondary backup generators are shut down and become auxiliary system control. The U.S.S. "Centaur" (NCC-42043) leaves drydock for primary testing [Inet11]. On Danula II, Freshman Cadet Jean-Luc Picard wins the 41st Star Fleet Academy Marathon (possibly with the help of the Ko N'ya in his posses- sion in 2368), beating Chiang, Drager, T'Soron, Miyakawa, Gareth, Keel, Dorgath, Stemon, Gold, and Crusher. Though there are 4 favorites in the race: Fergus McLeod (the winner of Earth's Boston Marathon in the 16-and- under category), Reggic Sipanos (a scaly, bronze-skinned Tessma), and a couple of gray-maned Arkarians. He is the first freshman ever to win the Academy Marathon [GN 13, TNG 175, SCE #1, NWNC]. Lt. (j.g.) Rachel Garrett transfers to the U.S.S. "Ghandi" (NCC-26632) as Tactical Officer during its shakedown cruise [SsC]. Catrine is born on Xenex [NF #5]. Oonnoommi takes over as Commandant of Earth's Star Fleet Academy. Garner enrolls in the Academy [S #5]. May [reference stardate 2/6305] The U.S.S. "Polaris" (NCC-2503) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. David Gold graduates from Star Fleet Academy, with Augustus Bradford. Both will be assigned to the U.S.S. "Gettysburg" under Captain Mark Jameson [SCE #1, SCE #13]. Jase Garrett is born, the son of Rachel Garrett and Ven Kaldarren. Pahl is also born around this time [TLE #4]. 13 October {stardate 01784.2} Beverly C. Howard (Crusher) is born in Copernicus City on Luna, the daughter of Isabel and Paul Howard [TNG 214, SsC]. At the Star Fleet Academy (Sol system) a parrises squares tournament is held: Nova Squadron vs. Minsk [TNG 219]. A magnetic phase shift in di-isotonic rocks occurs on Heronius [SNW II]. December [reference stardate 2/6312] The U.S.S. "Magellan" (NCC-2504) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. 2325 The U.F.P. is enjoying a period of relative peace and quiet, with the Romulans beginning a long period of isolation and the Klingons finally concentrating on rebuilding Qo'noS. With relaxed tensions, Star Fleet confidently turns to its primary mission of exploration and diplomacy, as characterized by the construction of the "Ambassador" class starships. Less emphasis is placed on phaser weapons as a whole, and Star Fleet decides to slowly withdraw the older Type 1/2Bs from service. The Type 1C remains in front line service as the subtle weapon of choice, with the Type 2C as a reserve for the Type 2D. Starships no longer stock enough phasers to arm the entire crew, not being needed [GEC V6N5]. The ASDB forms the "Cheyenne" Class Development Project to develop a new high-speed/long-duration class of scout [Inet1]. Star Fleet begins phasing out the "Aerie" class fleet support vessels [Inet5]. On Earth in Nevada, a lake is constructed not very far from Burgoyne's future home in the 2370s [NF #10]. March According to one account, the U.S.S. "Potemkin" (NCC-18253) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is laid down at the Saint Petersburg Fleet Yards [Inet1]. Gart Xerx begins to teach and practice psychology [GN 11]. The Son'a conquer two primitive races, the Tarlac and Ellora, and integrate them into their culture as a labor class [ST IX]. April [reference stardate 2/6004] The U.S.S. "Hancock" (NCC-2006) "Excelsior" class starship is destroyed in action [FASA]. Rachel Garrett is promoted to full Lieutenant [SsC]. The Mark I "Thoth" class frigate is commissioned. Built as a frigate to support the "Ambassadors" and "Excelsiors" in various duties, the U.S.S. "Thoth" class bears a close resemblance to the "Ambassador" class but carries a crew of 254 and has warp 9.2 capacity. The "Thoths" will do badly in patrol and minor exploration duties. The class is not as capable as the Klingons' KDF-1 frigates or the Romulans' T-39 "Midnight" attack destroyers, and its scientific facilities are not as complex as those on other ships [Inet14]. July [reference stardate 2/6407] The U.S.S. "Andromeda" (NCC-2505) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/6007] The U.S.S. "Ryujo II" (NCC-2022) "Excelsior" class starship is destroyed in action [FASA]. Warp stress coating is applied and the U.S.S. "Centaur" (NCC-42043) begins deep space assessments. During the second week of testing, the ship responds to the distress call of a damaged ship and performs above expectations [Inet11]. September [reference stardate 2/6409] The U.S.S. "Libra" (NCC-2506) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. The "Apollo" class light cruiser is commissioned, intended to replace the "Philadelphia" class [LUG]. November According to one account, the "Excelsior" class heavy cruisers U.S.S. "Adelaide" (NCC-18317) and "Yamato" (NCC-18328) are laid down at the New Aberdeen Fleet Yards at Aldeberan [Inet1]. Assuming the cyle has not been disrupted, Tuvok once again experiences pon farr [V 145]. On Earth, blue jeans go out of style [GN 35]. 07 December {stardate 02934.2} Following a return to Utopia Planitia for final exterior markings and paint, the U.S.S. "Centaur" (NCC-42043) is officially commissioned by Star Fleet at Utopia Planitia during a brief ceremony. The bridge plaque is put in pride of place and the U.S.S. "Centaur" is ordered to begin shake- down cruises estimated to last 1 year. The "Centaur" class scouts are designed to be very small and agile, the forerunner of the "Saber" class, and intended to operate with the "Ambassador," "Excelsior," and "Miranda" classes. The "Centaurs" have limited weaponry and a relatively poor standard of accommodation, preventing them from being used regularly on lond duration missions. The hull of the "Centaur" shows it is a contemporary of the "Excelsior" generation and is equipped with phaser banks rather than arrays, though Star Fleet will attempt to refit the "Centaur" class with phaser arrays several times during their lifespan. The "Centaur" class (or "Excelsior" class variants quickly fused together from surplus components) will be heavily involved during the Dominion War [Inet11, DNTM]. During this era, Klingon ship systems begin to incorporate hard-wired net- works as an emergency standby for the most critial shipboard systems, as opposed to the faster and more efficient optical data networks and radio frequency transcievers [KTM]. Pharh's Federation Sporak 460 heavy transport is built during this period [DSN #29]. 2326, January [reference stardate 2/6501] The U.S.S. "Sagittarius" (NCC-2507) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. January The U.S.S. "Bismark" (NCC-18674) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is laid down at the Avondale Group, Ferrata Docks, Rigel II [Inet1]. Within the next half century, dozens of worlds will be found rich in Topaline deposits [TNG #61]. T'Para (Selar) is born in Raal, Vulcan. She is the daughter of T'Pyra and Voltik [TNG #13]. General Talak will own a d'k tahg knife dating from this period [IKSG #2]. After 7 years of observation by Dr. Mora, Odo is free to pursue his own life [DSN 498]. The 9th planet in the Eerlik system is colonized by the Pevvni [SCE #2]. Rugan is born on Evora [SCE #15]. May The U.S.S. "Indianapolis" (NCC-19016) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Axaanivus Cesleco Starcraft [Inet1]. "McCoy" class medical ships are mobilized during the Briten Plague outbreak on Eros II [Inet11]. The U.S.S. "Fabrux" (NCC-29488) class tender enters service. With warp 7.3 capacity, a complement of 120, some 37 ships will comprise this class [Inet2]. Justin Tighe is born on Klatus Prime, a small mining colony in Sector 22309 [GN 25]. At the Academy, Yoshi Kashiwada serves as Jean-Luc Picard's tactics instructor [GN 31]. Over the next half century or so, the Europani of Europa Nova will make some of the most important breakthroughs in botany and agriculture [G #4]. Darya Bat-Levi is disfigured in a warp accident near Starbase 32. Her brother, Joshua, is killed and she blames herself [TLE #4]. October According to one account, the U.S.S. "Okinawa" (NCC-13958) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is launched [Inet1]. Wasa Graim is born around this time [DSNA1]. December According to one account, the U.S.S. "Berlin" (NCC-14232) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is launched [Inet1]. [reference stardate 2/65] Koren Anastas is born [FASA]. 2327, January According to one account, the U.S.S. "Okinawa" (NCC-13958) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [Inet1]. Pahl's mother jumps off a cliff and drowns on Naxera [TLE #4]. Jean-Luc Picard graduates from the Star Fleet Academy. He will serve aboard the "Antares" with Ivan Gruzinov [TNG 214, TNG 219, TNG #34]. Bennington Biraka is born [STB]. A bottle of Kanar of this year's vintage (assuming Terran years) will be served to Damar on DS9 in 2374 [TDW #4]. February [reference stardate 2/6602] The U.S.S. "Pulsar" (NCC-2508) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. According to one account, the U.S.S. "Berlin" (NCC-14232) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [Inet1]. The "Triton" class cruisers are given a final upgrade (to the Mark III configuration) and reassigned to a variety of alternative duties in other areas [Inet14]. The Cardassians disrupt a summit on Vulcan to sever ties between the U.F.P. and the Legarans. Central Command tries to dismiss the saboteurs as renegades [TLE #3, TLE #4]. May According to one account, the U.S.S. "Tecumseh" (NCC-14394) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is launched [Inet1]. Marta Batanides meets Rachel Garrett [TLE #4]. Ensign Picard, awaiting assignment, instigates a fight with a group of Nausicaan warriors in the Bonestell Recreation Facility at Farspace Station Earhart. He is stabbed through the heart and receives a bionic cardiac replacement [TNG 143, TNG 241]. This is farewell to Marta Batanides and Cortin Zweller for Picard. They will be reunited in 2373 during the Chiaros IV incident [S31 #2]. Andreas Nikolas visits Tommy Tsouratakis in Canarsie on Earth [S #1]. Sarek of Vulcan marries Perrin, his third wedding and second to a Human [TLE #3]. June According to one account, the U.S.S. "Lexington" (NCC-14427) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is launched [Inet1]. The Sadalsuudians of Beta Aquarius V make exploratory contacts with ships from the U.F.P. They obtain Human genetic material and grow a Human: Dorothy "Chops" Taylor [TNG #11]. Mendan Abbis, the son of Gerrid Thul, is born [TNG #56]. A classified action along the Cardassian Union frontier involves the "Furious" class cruisers U.S.S. "Audacious" (NCC-2378), U.S.S. "Swiftsure" (NCC-2381), and possibly the U.S.S. "Indomitable" (NCC-2394) [GEC V9N5]. July [reference stardate 2/6607] The U.S.S. "Callisto" (NCC-2509) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. Timicin begins his work on developing a program to revitalize Kaelon II's sun [TNG 196]. August According to one account, the U.S.S. "Tecumseh" (NCC-14394) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [Inet1]. The "Rigel" class heavy scout is commissioned [LUG]. Lt. Rachel Garrett is promoted to Lt. Commander [SsC]. September According to one account, the U.S.S. "Lexington" (NCC-14427) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [Inet1] In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. As part of company down-sizing and reorganization, Solaris Shipbuilding finally dismantles Thelka IV's unique "Pon Lohr" servicing facility [GEC V7N6]. October [reference stardate 2/6610] The U.S.S. "Orion" (NCC-2510) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. William Patrick Samuels is born in Bergen, Norway on Earth [DSN 440]. 17 October {stardate 04794.5} The U.S.S. "Cerberus" (NCC-35032) cruiser/explorer is launched. Using "Ambassador" class type components, this class is designed as a fast response cruiser with extensive capabilities for exploration purposes. The "Cerberus" class design incorporates a lower than normal profile for this size of starship, giving them greatly improved warp dynamics, and making them more structurally sound around the interconnecting area between the engineering and primary hulls. A total of 26 vessels will comprise this class, each with a complement of 835 [GEC V9N5]. Castor Nayfack is born [TNG #28]. The Lethanta of 30453 FAS (Ma'ak Indawe "Stronghold" III, or Nem Ma'ak Bratuna "The Last Stand") establish a free government and set about instituting social reforms. The revolution is led by Kerajem zan Trikotta and one of his first reforms is the abolishment of preparations for the possibility of Krann invaders [TNG #37]. Chuan-chi is born during this era in the Dragon Empire [TNG #38]. 2328, February [reference stardate 2/6702] The U.S.S. "Eridani" (NCC-2511) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. Hent Tevren is born [TNG #66]. The Cardassians annex the Bajoran homeworld. Many Bajorans migrate to other worlds including the Valo system near the Cardassian Union. The Cardassians call this the First Year of the Cardassian Deliverance [TNG 203, DNTM, GN 48]. The last "Bolivar" class light cruiser is decommissioned [Inet2]. The Mark IV "Avenger" class heavy frigate is commissioned [Inet7]. The "Callisto" class light cruisers are withdrawn from service [Inet12]. Ishan Chaye, one of the Bajorans innocent of plotting to assassinate Gul Dukat in 2366, is born [DSN 506]. May [reference stardate 2/6705] The U.S.S. "Taurus" (NCC-2512) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. Jean-Luc Picard obtains a special shore leave to run an elite, long- distance race on a barren planet in the Elyrion system. He befriends a young Zartani named Nuadra Demmix, and gains experience with the Ubarrak, who killed Demmix's wife and daughters [S #4]. Josip Vossted is born on Foothold [TNG #21]. Neela Daren is born on Evadne IV, the daughter of Dr. Aura Daren and Vernis Daren [SsC]. Bajor becomes warp capable [STSC]. An Revell An is born on Delta Sigma IV [TNG #73]. The Cardassian Central Command vessel "Sontok" ("Akril" class) commanded by Gul Monor surveys Raknal V, an uninhabited world near the Betreka Nebula. The wreck of a millennia-old Klingon vessel is discovered. The Klingon vessel I.K.S. "Wo'bortas," commanded by Captain Qaolin, intercepts their transmission and deduces it is the remains of the Lost Colony of Ch'gran, the first interstellar Klingon pioneer. A battle begins between both parties. The Cardassians want Raknal V's rich zenite deposits, while the Klingons consider the Ch'gran wreckage to be holy ground. Warfare breaks out to no avail. Three weeks later it is decided to have the Federation's "Miranda" class starship "Carthage" (commanded by Captain Vance Haden with First Officer Rachel Garrett) host negotiations, with the "Sontok" and "Wo'bortas" bringing representatives of the Cardassian and Klingon governments. Attending the reception is Ambassador Curzon Dax, General Worf, Lt. Elias Vaughn (Star Fleet Intelligence), and Lt. Ian Troi (Science Officer, recently returned from his wedding to Lwaxana). General Worf is informed that his son, Mogh has taken Kaasin (daughter of Prella) as his mate. There is treachery on both sides with the Klingons hiding a fleet of cloaked warships and the Cardassians hiding a fleet of warships in the Betreka Nebula. Curzon Dax's solution is to allow both the Cardassians and the Klingons to jointly develop Raknal V. The government which best develops the planet will have it ceded to them by Dax. Gul Monor is assigned as Prefect of the Cardassian colony; Captain Qaolin is appointed to govern the Klingon continent. Unfortunately friction will build between the Klingons and Cardassians over the course of the next 18 years [TLE #3]. September [reference stardate 2/6709] The U.S.S. "Ceres" (NCC-2513) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. Dr. Noonian Soong marries Dr. Juliana O'Donnel secretly on a trip to Nivala IV. A Klingon and a Karvalan trader are the only witnesses [TNG 262]. Zeitsev is born [TNG #74]. A pharmaceutical company sympathetic to Romulans begins regular runs of drugs into Romulan space [TNG #53]. 2329 Isolinear chips replace duotronic enhancers in Star Fleet transporters, increasing their efficiency [TNG 230]. Kestra Troi is born, the daughter of Ian and Lwaxana Troi [TLE #3]. Thaddeus Quint is born [STB]. March [reference stardate 2/6803] The U.S.S. "Antares" (NCC-2514) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. Ship's Counselors are first assigned to Star Fleet ships [TNG 230]. April According to one account, the U.S.S. "Potemkin" (NCC-18253) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is launched [Inet1]. While serving aboard the "Ajax" under Captain Narth, Cortin Zweller is warned away by Aubin Tabor from a woman he takes up with during shore leave (who turns out to be a Tzenkethi saboteur) [S31 #2]. Mullibok escapes from a Cardassian labor camp on Bajor. He stows away aboard a Cardassian survey vessel, overpowers the ship's small crew complement, and becomes the first settler on Jeraddo, Bajor's 5th moon [DSN 415]. June According to one account, the U.S.S. "Potemkin" (NCC-18253) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [Inet1]. Lt. Picard meets Ambassador Sarek at Spock's wedding on Vulcan, while serving under Captain Anton Manning of the "Stargazer" (NCC-2893). Commander Saavik, First Officer of the U.S.S. "Armstrong" serving under Captain Truman Howes, is bonded to Ambassador Spock. Dr. Leonard McCoy is also present for the ceremony [TNG 171, GN 36]. Arjen's father becomes a pilot instructor at Gardana [DSN 437]. Yevir Linjarin is born [DSNA1]. Mark Brooks is born [TNG 184]. November According to one account, the U.S.S. "Adelaide" (NCC-18317) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is launched [Inet1]. Wendy Roper is born [GN 11]. Chen-Mai joins the Qatala network [TLE #4]. Riasha Lyas, governor of a subcontinent of Bajor, disappears [DSN #25]. 2330, January The U.S.S. "Yamato" (NCC-18328) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is launched [Inet1]. Alyn Hallitz is born [TLE #3]. February [reference stardate 2/6902] The U.S.S. "Pisces" (NCC-2515) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. February According to one account, the U.S.S. "Adelaide" (NCC-18317) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is commissioned, and the U.S.S. "Bismark" (NCC-18674) sistership is launched [Inet1]. March The U.S.S. "Yamato" (NCC-18328) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [Inet1]. stardate 07218.5 {20 March} The U.S.S. "Korolev" (NX-21050) class heavy cruiser is launched. Carrying complements of 382, these vessels have maximum (short term) warp 9.1 capacity [Inet1]. The last of the "Roosevelt" class light cruisers are decommissioned [Inet2]. April The U.S.S. "Bismark" (NCC-18674) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is commissioned, and the "Excelsior" class U.S.S. "Indianapolis" (NCC-19016) is launched [Inet1]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief for a science vessel to replace the aging "Oberth" class, capable of scientific, survey, and short range exploration missions. The general idea is for a modular starship based on the "Oberth" design. The project brief for the "Merlin" class is handed to Star Fleet and permission for base designs is approved. Star Fleet views the theoretical proposals for the class and after deliberation more room for scientific equipment and labs is found when updated computer systems and engines are installed. Briefs for the propulsion, computer, weapons, and spaceframe parameters are sent out to Star Fleet design agencies for consultation [Inet11]. The Mark II "Thoth" class frigate is commissioned with heavier ordnance [Inet14]. Marden Zaffos is born [TLE #5]. June The "Excelsior" class U.S.S. "Indianapolis" (NCC-19016) is commissioned [Inet1]. {22 June? stardate 07474.0} Sara Kingsley is born [TNG 133]. According to Kor, Koloth's eyesight begins to weaken [DSN 439]. Pierzynski begins his term as a security officer. He will be serve 2 years on the "Lantree" and 1 year on the "Reliant" prior to transfer aboard the "Stargazer" [S #4]. August [reference stardate 2/6908] The U.S.S. "Lenoid" (NCC-2516) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. The "Madison" class bipolar impulse/warp coil light cruiser is a top-of- the-line resupply ship capable of long hauls at warp 5 maximum. Resembling a tuning fork, the "Madison" class light cruiser can operate for 15 years without docking. Forty years later, one such "Madison" class vessel will orbit Earth for early phases of Academy training. Another "Madison" class ship will be renamed the "Glutton" and employed by the Ferengi Munk [TNG #33]. The "Venus" (NCC-38517) class light cruiser enters service. Employed for exploration in the Beta Quadrant, "Venus" class ships will mainly serve to test new propulsion technologies and hull construction principles (influencing the design of the forthcoming "Galaxy" class). The "Venus" also features the ability to separate and reassemble hulls as a normal operation. The class will be comprised of 5 ships, each with warp 8.1 capacity and carrying complements of 265 [Inet2]. Enzo Rudolfini begins her first year as Security Chief aboard the "Crazy Horse" [S #2]. Roughly during this period, Elias Vaughn learns a Vulcan meditation technique [MG #4]. The Krenn depart for 30453 FAS with their completed Sixth Fleet of war- ships for their long-awaited assault on the Lethanta [TNG #37]. The "Spectre" class cruisers are believed to be decommissioned during this period. These ships include the "Banshee," "Yurei," "Eidolon," "Wraith," "Shadow," "Dukhi," "Spirit," "Umbra," and "Mrakzhil" among others [GEC V9N5]. A spiked-antimatter reactor is built during this era to power the Nouveau Yvelines (later designated Novus Alamogordus) planetoid, the adminis- trative center of a six-system mining colony [TNG #33]. 2331, February [reference stardate 2/7002] The U.S.S. "Aquarius" (NCC-2517) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Merlin" is stored when the project is put on hold for newer ship designs--yet during the 2330s, Star Fleet will begin a substantial refitting program for the (existing) "Oberth" class [Inet11, Inet2]. M'Raq begins service in the Klingon Fleet [TNG #61]. Ralph Furlong, Coris Sprint, and Anastasia Targus are born [STB]. The artificial world Kirlos is discovered by the U.F.P. and the K'vin Hegemony [TNG #12]. During Cortin Zweller's second tour of duty on the "Ajax," a female Vulcan agent recruits him into Section 31 [S31 #2]. The "Blackheart" (ex-"Cahill," NCC-1420) is destroyed while defending the Myeli Secondus colony world from Orion raiders [Inet4]. Elias Frobisher is born [TNG #55]. The first U.F.P. outpost in the Boradis system is established on Boradis III [TNG 146]. The "Peregrine" class scout ship is state-of-the-art. Captain Chakotay will command the "Peregrine" class "Spartacus" while in the Maquis some 40 years later [TNG #54]. The remaining "Goblin" class heavy fighters are retired from service. Star Fleet will use them as remotely-piloted aggressor ships for training pilots. 4 will be maintained in working order by Star Fleet's "Starstreaks" coordinated spaceflight demonstration team [Inet5]. Echo Imjim is born on Helena [TNG #54]. The first U.F.P. contact with the K'trall occurs. It will lead to a treaty which will result in the colonization of Artemis VI. The Feder- ation is welcomed, establishing economic aid and trade [TNG #34]. The U.S.S. "Stellar Wind" (NCC-1501) arrives from the year 2291. Baraf is explored while the new ship is built [Inet6]. June Joseph Sisko meets Sarah in Jackson Square. Sarah will be Benjamin Sisko's true mother--in reality, a Bajoran wormhole entity in Human guise, ensuring the birth of the Emissary [DSN 552]. Chudak is born in the Ferengi Alliance. By 2368 he will amass a personal fortune of 2 billion credits and hold the position of Daimon [TNG #30]. Alesia Prime joins the U.F.P. Starbase 315 is commissioned, a 35-deck station orbiting BeTau IV [LUG]. Vigo and Ejanix cease communicating with one another on a regular basis. Over the next 2 years, Ejanix will work on the Type 9 phaser emitter project on Wayland Prime [S #3]. Eddie Locklear signs aboard the cargo hauler "Iktoj'ni" [S #5]. Phillipa Matthias is born [DSN #32]. The marathon course path on Danula II is changed due to Class III ion storms in the Danula system [NWNC]. In order to defend Daribund, Emil Carridine establishes himself as the White Wolf, a pirate raider operating in the vicinity of the Beta Barritus system [S #1]. Sally Rhodes is born during this period [GN 25]. Tol Nareth and Tol Janin are born during this era [DSN #21]. 2332 Solid-state energy transfers are phased out. EPS (Electro Plasma System) conduits are more common place [DSN #18]. The "New Orleans" class frigate is commissioned. DeMontreville will be her Captain and Errigo Shalay her Second Officer [LUG, S #2]. Construction starts on the "Stellar Wind" (NCC-1501-A) [Inet6]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief for a multi-purpose defense vessel capable of deep space exploration and midrange combat. The general idea is for a modular starship. Two project briefs are handed to Star Fleet for the "Asimov" and "Ambria" classes. Permission for base designs are approved on the "Asimov" class [Inet11]. Tanya Tresh says her farewells to Ben Zoma [S #2]. Tricia Cadwallader is assigned to the "Korolev" class starship "Goddard." In little more than a year, she will serve aboard the "Stargazer" [S #6]. stardate 09168.5 {01 March} The U.S.S. "Lancer" (NCC-20447) "Wambundu" class light cruiser is launched. Designed with speed in mind, 412 ships will eventually comprise the "Wambundu" class, with excellent torpedo performance yet designed to avoid heavy combat. Linear phasers are not incorporated, still being tested at this time. This class features an innovation not employed on any other starship class: the experimental "impulse sideslip jet" system, providing maneuverability [Inet1]. April [reference stardate 2/7104] The U.S.S. "Indiri" (NCC-2518) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. {14 April? stardate 09286.9} William Thomas (Thelonius) Riker is born on Earth in Valdez, Alaska [TNG #0, TNG 250, GN 11]. Benjamin Lafayette Sisko is born in New Orleans, Louisiana on Earth [DSN 401, DSN #23, SsC]. In Balduk space, Wutor Qiyuntor loses a large portion of his ancestoral land. In 2333, he will lose his High Order vessel, the "Ssakojhin" [S #3]. An engine produced during this era will eventually be rebuilt and make its way into a Maquis ship commanded by Chakotay lost in 2371 [V 101, V #1]. The "Vor'Cha" class project is approved. Intended to be significantly more powerful than the "Ambassador" class and meant originally to replace the K'T'Ina" class, the Klingons will immediately run into problems beginning with the manufacture of warp coils [Inet11]. Sister Winn becomes the primary house slave to Gul Ragat on Bajor [DSN #24]. According to one account, Captain Rachel Garrett receives the captaincy of the "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-C) this year [TLE #4]. The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through U.F.P. space. At least than 3,000 kilometers from the orbital city Oblivion, it reopens old wounds for Guinan [ST VII, S #4]. One night, Andreas Nikolas discovers Sisko's Creole kitchen in New Orleans on Earth. It is only just starting out but he is impressed with the food. He also meets baby Ben Sisko [S #6]. September? Miles Edward O'Brien is born in Dublin, Ireland, on Earth [DSN 431, DSN 434, SsC]. Eli Telaka is born [TNG 133]. Cohen is born [TNG #18]. Mavus, a Trabe, is born in the Delta Quadrant during this era [V 131]. Assuming the cyle has not been disrupted, Tuvok once again experiences pon farr [V 145]. During the "Ghandi's" relief work with Bajoran refugees, Lt. Commander Rachel Garrett takes command after the ship's captain's death during an exchange of hostages with Cardassians. She will be awarded th Star Fleet Citation for Conspicuous Bravery [SsC]. Susanna Leitjen is born in Sarastoa, Florida on Earth. She is the daughter of Doris and Paul Leitjen [SsC]. The U.S.S. "Claymore" (NCC-12037) class destroyer enters service. With warp 8.7 capacity, 31 decks, and a ship's complement of 335, this class is a step between the "Soyuz" and "Ambassador" classes [Inet13]. December [reference stardate 2/7112] The U.S.S. "Effros" (NCC-2519) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. Mark Hobbes William Johnson is born [GN 25]. 2333 In orbit of the Raknal V colony, the Cardassian freighter "Gratok" collides with the Klingon passenger ship "Chut." General Worf, aboard the "Chut," dies along with the nearly 100 Klingon passengers. Months later, after incidents between Klingon and Cardassian ships escalate, Captain K'mpec of the I.K.S. "Pu'Bekh" (with Commander Mogh) hunts down and destroys the "Akril" class "Boklar" (commanded by Gul Onell) for destroying a communications relay. The U.F.P. perfects solid holographic technology and makes it available to the Klingon Empire. Ditagh, Chancellor of the Klingon Empire, dies and at the Sonchi ceremony Kravokh becomes the new leader of the Empire [TLE #3]. Star Fleet views the theoretical proposals for the "Asimov" based on the defense parameters. After deliberation, the primary design is approved and briefs for the propulsion, computer, weapons,a nd spaceframe parameters are sent to Star Fleet design agencies for consultation [Inet11]. Eric John Stiles is born, the grandson of Star Fleet Security Commander John Stiles [TNG #53]. April [reference stardate 2/7204] {stardate 10249.3} The U.S.S. "Betelgeuse" (NCC-2520) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. Lyran III suffers from the first of several Tholian raids which will continue for over two decades [COM]. Rachel Garrett serves as Second Officer aboard the "Excelsior" and demonstrates remarkable courage when facing the Orazwari [S #2]. Selar is bonded to Sukat [TNG #13]. June [reference stardate 2/7206] {stardate 10416.4} The New Paris Star Fleet uniform design is phased out by pressure from Tellarite, Andorian, and Zaranite leaders. The Alpha Centaurian firm of Lerithan Textiles wins the contract for a new uniform featuring black trousers and a pullover top. A swath of branch-colored cloth rises up from the left breast in a cutaway design, looping over the left shoulder and down the back diagonally. Red denotes Security, Engineering, Commun- ications, and Support personnel; blue represents Science and Biomedical services; gold represents Command positions, and green represents Colonial and Ground Personnel. A silver Star Fleet arrowhead symbol is worn on the left breast, with ranks displayed as sets of circular silver devices beneath. Line officers will continue wearing these in many of the more distant reaches of the galaxy even into the 2360s [FASA]. The "Tenochtitlan" class (NCC-41786) research vessel enters service. Built for long term research missions in remote star systems, unlike the "Oberth" class, the "Tenochtitlan" features a "Venus" class primary hull mated to powerful new warp nacelles (warp 8.5 capacity). Designed as science vessels but with the armament of a frigate, the class will total 6, each carrying a crew of 116 [Inet2]. It is over 7 months since the "Constellation" class starcruiser U.S.S. "Stargazer" (NCC-2893), commanded by Captain Daithan Ruhalter with First Officer Stephen Leach, left Utopia Planitia to push out the boundaries of known space. A survey mission to Beta Aurelia is aborted when Admiral Mehdi summons the "Stargazer" to Starbase 209 at warp 8. Descendants of the long-lost Earth ship S.S. "Valiant" inhabiting a world beyond the Energy Barrier have come to warn the Federation of an impending invasion of the galaxy by the Nuyyad. The "Stargazer" is dispatched on a mission to cross the Barrier after picking up a Kelvan advisor on Nalogen IV. Passage is successful, however, a Nuyyad attack cripples the "Stargazer," leaving Captain Ruhalter dead and Commander Leach in a coma. Second Officer Lt. Commander Picard takes command of the starship, taking the vessel to the "Valiant's" Magnia colony for repairs. Quelching a small mutiny, Picard appoints Lt. Ben Zoma as First Officer and Lt. Vigo as Weapons Chief. With Kelvan-enhanced vidrion particle weapons and shields, the "Stargazer" is able to defend the Maganians and destroy a Nuyyad weapons depot before recrossing the barrier and returning to Starbase 209. Satisfied with Picard's performance, Admiral Mehdi decides to leave Picard permanently in command of the "Stargazer" [TNG #6, TNG 241, GN 17, GN 39]. At Starbase 32, Captain Picard attends a convocation of starship captains. The "Stargazer" receives crew replacements: Ensign Andreas Nikolas, Joe Caber, Dikembe Ulelo, Jiterica, Obal, Juanita Valderrama, and Lt. Commander Elizabeth Wu. Admiral McAteer assigns Captain Picard to apprehending the pirate White Wolf in the Beta Barritus. Venturing through the system's magnetic vortex belt, the "Stargazer" encounters her sistership "Cochise" (commanded by Captain Greenbriar) and the 'pirate' White Wolf. Picard lets the White Wolf go, after learning that he is the exobiologist Emil Carridine protecting a Prime Directive world. The "Stargazer" returns with the Wolf's cargo [S #1]. Lt. Juanita Valderrama and Ensign Joe Caber transfer off the "Stargazer" at Starbase 42 and are replaced by Ensign Cole Paris (the brother of Own Paris) and Lt. Nol Kastiigan. Admiral McAteer sends the "Stargazer" to survey the Egreggedor system. Captain Picard diverts the ship to Gnala at the request of his Chief Engineer. There he and his officers aid Simenon in a procreation contest to fertilize eggs. Concurrently, Wu takes the "Stargazer" to the Oneo Madrin system to rescue the "Belladonna" from an accretion bridge [S #2]. July? The "Stargazer's" Chief Weapons Officer Vigo attends the demonstration of the Type 9 phaser emitter on Wayland Prime, only to be caught up in a rebel attack by Pandrilites intent on acquiring the new emitter for their own purposes. Concurrently, the "Stargazer" is ordered by Admiral Arlen McAteer to study an anomaly in the Mara Zenaya system, where a mysterious Lt. Gerda Idun Asmund is beamed aboard. She claims to be from another universe, though in reality she is from the "Mirror" universe on a mission to abduct Simenon, transported over by the aging Montgomery Scott. She transports back, emptyhanded, while the "Stargazer" is engaged against Balduk warships [S #3]. Captain Picard befriends Guinan, an El-Aurian listener on the orbital city station Oblivion, when apprehended by station security. Picard is on a mission to rendezvous with a Zartani informant, a task made all the more difficult by the Cardassian Union's young Glinn Enabran Tain, in search of the same data--which is later revealed to be erroneous [S #4]. Ensign Andreas Nikolas resigns from Star Fleet and serves aboard the cargo hauler "Iktoj'ni." Admiral McAteer assigns the "Stargazer" to survey the Delta Campara system, while threatening to hold a competency hearing for Captain Picard. Dikembe Ulelo is apprehended transmitting classified specs on the "Stargazer"--and shortly thereafter, her "Constellation" class sisterships "Cochise," "Gibraltar" and "Antares" are attacked by unknown vessels, later identified as a hostile faction of the D'prayl. A task force of 32 starships is assembled. Ulelo is revealed to be one of several surgically altered members of their species planted in Star Fleet as observers, and a cease fire is called with an exchange of personnel [S #5]. All aboard the "Iktoj'ni" are killed, save for Andreas Nikolas. He is left alive as a plaything for Brakmaktin: a Nuyyad technician mutated by exposure to the galactic rim's Energy Barrier. Serenity Santana once again contacts Picard of the "Stargazer" to assist the Magnians and the Nuyyad in their brief alliance to neutralize the new threat. Brakmaktin goes on a killing spree, destroying ships, and Ubarrak on Epsilon Morazh III before being stopped by phaser fire. Nikolas returns to duty aboard the "Stargazer." After returning to Earth, Picard's competency hearing is held. McAteer fails to strip Picard of his command [S #6]. Rachel Garrett and Ven Kaldarren divorce [TLE #4]. Edward Jellico graduates from the Star Fleet Academy in the 85th percentile. Ensign Jellico is assigned as a shuttle pilot on the Jovian Run between Jupiter and Saturn in the Sol system. Later in the year he will be promoted to Lieutenant and assigned as a flight control officer of the U.S.S. "Memphis" [SsC]. Quark's cousin Gaila enters the weapons business [DSN 516]. Lt. Commander Rachel Garrett receives the Star Fleet Citation for Conspicuous Bravery after returning a Cardassian hostage to Earth for a war-crimes trial. Promoted to Captain, Garrett is transferred to a diplomatic mission to the Klingon Empire as a Star Fleet Liaison to the Office of Chancellor of the High Council, K'mpec [SsC]. Rachel Garrett begins to work on a piece of bargello embroidery. Dalal begins to work for the Qatala. Jase Garrett gives his mother a black ceramic mug for a birthday gift [TLE #4]. Dr. Constance Allenwood purchases artifacts from the Vegan Traders Guild. A holorecorder included will lead Allenwood to the Shalakai on Sigma Cameron IV [Tran]. 2334, January [reference stardate 2/7301] {stardate 11002.7} The U.S.S. "Diadem" (NCC-2521) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. Propulsion dynamics for the "Asimov" class are approved and sent to Utopia Planitia for an in-depth study. M/ARA designs are finalized, and the spaceframe design is approved and full specifications are forwarded to Utopia Planitia for designations. Production begins with a projected 6 year turnover for the prototype ship [Inet11]. Jean-Luc Picard meets Jules van Osterlich [TNG #51]. Janice Eardman is born during this period [TNG #57]. The Rhulian flu NXA strands are catalogued [TNG #51]. Over the next decade, the Klingon Empire will reject every trade overture made by the U.F.P. and, under Kravokh, engage in a massive military build- up [TLE #3]. The "Tanganyika" (NCC-42530) class light cruiser enters service. Built to fit into the gap between the "Ambassador" class heavy cruiser and the "Excelsior" and "New Orleans" classes these are the fastest ships in the fleet at the time of commissioning (warp 9.4 capacity). The class will total 28 vessels with complements of 386. This class has 2 shuttle bays holding 23 shuttlecraft (more than the larger "Excelsior" class) making them useful for science missions in remote regions. In the decades to come they will be equipped with multilayer shields and quantum torpedoes [Inet2]. The U.S.S. "Stellar Wind" (NCC-1501) is decommissioned and the "Irreverence" class U.S.S. "Stellar Wind" (NCC-1501-A) is commissioned. Captain B'rand disappears on the "Wanderer." Captain Deviln commands the "Stellar Wind" on a mission to Arius II [Inet6]. K'mpec takes his position on the High Council when offered it by Kravokh [TLE #3]. 20 May {stardate 11383.6} Kathryn Janeway is born in Bloomington, Indiana, the daughter of Gretchen and Edward Janeway [GN 25, V 248, V 176]. Annie Riker, the father of William Riker, dies of an illness [TLE #5]. 05 June {stardate 11427.4} The U.S.S. "Carpenter" (NCC-2087) "Excelsior" class starship is listed as missing. Only the bodies of its crew are found floating in space, dead from explosive decompression. The starship was actually transported into another universe by a transuniversal interphasic boundary [SNW]. stardate 11438.5 {09 June} The U.S.S. "Merced" (NX-10020) class light cruiser/frigate is launched [Inet1]. The "Bel'shan" class cruiser is commissioned in the Cardassian Union. Designed in the period immediately following the formal occupation of the planet Bajor, in part using Bajoran resources and ship schematics, the "Bel'shan" class is originally built to function as a planetary and system conquest, patrol, and suppression vessel. Its role will expand to fill many other niches beyond short-range missions, including long-range patrol, scouting, and support missions [Inet10]. Asarem Wadeen is born around this time [MG #1]. Gamon Vell (a.k.a. Galihie S.) is born [DSNA1, DSNA2]. stardates 11611.8-11618.2 {11-13 August} Captain Hikaru Sulu enroute to Clarion VII aboard the prototype long- range shuttlecraft "Nelson," on a diplomatic assignment from Starbase 21, diverts to Sigma Cameron IV. Haunted by dreams of Commander Flynn Konner from 20 years ago, Sulu stops archeologist Dr. Constance Allenwood from unleashing the Shalakai Counselor Xon [Tran]. M'k'n'zy is born in Calhoun on Xenex, an enslaved world of the Danteri Empire. He will later take the name Mackenzie Calhoun after Federation contact and his entry into Star Fleet [NF #1]. A Star Fleet member tries to hide the fact that his great-aunt was Cardassian. Also reportedly around this time, red ice (a genetically altered opiate) begins surfacing on remote Federation colonies [TLE #4]. Emma North and Mary O'Connell are also born during this era [GN 25]. Star Fleet Command decides to take a quantum leap in ship design technology with the development of the "New Orleans" and "Cheyenne" classes [COM]. During this era, the Klingons colonize QiV'ol [TNG #74]. 2335, January [reference stardate 2/7001] {stardate 12002.7} The U.S.S. "Proxima" ("Ingram"? NCC-2001) is destroyed in action [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Clark" (NCC-34098) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Axaanivus Cesleco Starcraft, and the sistership "Livingston" (NCC-34099) is laid down at Spacedock [Inet1]. The emergency saucer section separation mechanism is approved for the "Asimov" class. Design work on the warp coils is also approved and the stardrive section begins construction while the saucer section nears 38% completion [Inet11]. The Chaquafar's scientific community share their information with the U.F.P. [TNG #9]. [reference stardate 2/8202] {stardate 12087.7} This is approximately the time that the "Excelsior" class "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-B) is lost. Reportedly engaging an IKS L-24 battleship and a Romulan "Nova" class battleship operating together in the Triangle, the "Enterprise" is lost in the line of duty [FASA]. Two competing firms will advocate their case for the christening of the next starship "Enterprise." Star Fleet's proponents of the "Council" class cruisers will seek to end the alphabetizing of the registry number NCC-1701, offering instead the number 41701, already scheduled to be part of the class in any case. It is apt, they argue, to include the original number (1701) and the number 4, representing the 4th starship "Enterprise." The board grants the class the initial recommendation, along with the new number, but the final decision will reverse the "Council's" fortune with the "Ambassador" class receiving the name. NCC-41701 will instead be named the U.S.S. "Elesca." However, during the upcoming early stages of the "Galaxy" Class Starship Development Project, several operational ship classes will be examined by project engineers in search of top-rated components and inventive integrations, and the "Council" class will receive the most attention. Many years later, after the "Galaxy" class joins the Fleet along with the 5th starship "Enterprise," permission will be granted to sculpt a profile of the "Council" class in place of the "Ambassador" class on the wall of the "Enterprise-D's" top-deck conference room. It will perhaps be the last laugh in the long rivalry between the two pre- "Galaxy" class cruiser lines, and a small measure of justice to those who felt cheated by the "Enterprise" decision of the 2330s [GEC V6N6]. Production ends on the "Excelsior" class starships. Regardless, they will remain in Star Fleet service throughout the 24th Century serving as front-line explorers. Originally the "Council" class cruisers are intended to replace the entire "Excelsior" line, but due to the unforseen durability of the older ships, the "Councils" will supplant only a few of their predecessors while supplementing the rest. The "Council" (NCC-41696) class cruisers of this period will resemble "Alaska" class battle cruisers with warp-dynamic secondary hulls. The "Council" measures 529 meters, 26 decks, with a complement of 682. Ordnance consists of 2 Type 10 phaser arrays and 4 photon torpedo tubes (with 2 additional auxiliary forward tubes normally used as probe launches, instantly convertible for torpedo launching). The "Council" class will total 18 ships, representing the true state of the art in the fields of multipurpose mission accommodations [LUG, DNTM, GEC V6N6]. 16 February {stardate 12128.8} Geordi La Forge is born in the African Confederation on Earth, the son of Silva and Edward M. La Forge. He will attend Zefram Cochrane High School [TNG 218, SsC, ST VIII]. The newly-commissioned Federation science vessel "Yosemite," commanded by Captain Indul, investigates the Badlands. The first ship to penetrate the interior of the plasma storms, is subjected to a subspace incursion disrupting the ship's power systems. The science team of the "Yosemite" theorizes that the energized plasma created the subspace incursion similar to the way warp engines use plasma to generate the intense asymmetrical spatial distortion that imparts velocities through subspace. Indul speculates in her log that it was possible the ship had attracted the subspace discharge much like a lightning rod forms the arcing point in a terrestrial electrical discharge [TB1]. Kenneth Dalby is born on Dreaon VII [SsC]. 01 May [reference stardate 2/7405.01] {stardate 12331.5} Commander Chevlek Hc'arrex, Chief Communications Officer of the U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NCC-2000?) resigns his commission after the Federation Supreme Court rules that his family bonds on Andor come first when informed that the vessel was to undertake an unexpected 2-year mission and contradicting the earlier itinerary which stated that the "Excelsior" was bound for Andor. The Commander's wife was with child and he had been expected to be present during the birth, an event sacred to the clan-conscious Andorians. This creates the issue of how to retain competent officers in Star Fleet while still allowing them to have families, and leads to the development of General Order 27 [FASA]. The Lethanta of 30453 FAS (Ma'ak Indawe "Stronghold" III, or Nem Ma'ak Bratuna "The Last Stand") receive their first signals from space and intercept their first probes. They are aware that the Krann have finally located them [TNG #37]. The U.F.P.'s first encounter with the Cardassian Union occurs when the U.S.S. "Temple" exchanges shots with a Cardassian vessel [LUG]. Phoebe Janeway, Kathryn Janeway's sister, is born [GN 25]. Star Fleet completes convoy escort duties aiding the Klingon evacuation of (old) Qo'noS to (new) Qo'noS (henceforth referred to as the Klingon Homeworld) during this era. When tensions on the Cardassian and Talarian borders begin to erupt, new escort ship designs are needed to go along with the projected "Ambassador" class under development [COM]. [Y 225] A third generation of X ships is developed by Star Fleet, and the last of the Trade Wars is finally fought [SFB]. The last of the "Cassiopeia" class planetary surveyors is withdrawn from service [Inet12]. Gilaad Ben Zoma serves as Executive Officer aboard the "Stargazer" (NCC-2893) [GN 9]. Sam Redbay is born [TNG #41]. The "Durrett" class cruiser U.S.S. "Lovell" while enroute to Starbase 461 to be decommissioned is attacked by a group of Orion pirates using a new model cruiser. The "Thoth" class U.S.S. "Deimos" arrives and fights the Orion. Although damaged with some crew loses, the "Demos" performs well and the "Lovell" makes it to the starbase [Inet14]. The class I freighter "Marco Polo" is completely refitted [TNG #13]. Jase Garrett gets to see the Valley of the Kings in Egypt on Earth with his father [TLE #4]. Aboard the Krenn fleet flagship, a hospitality module is opened [TNG #37]. After breakdown of summit negotiations, Captain Rachel Garrett requests return to ship duty. She will command the new U.S.S. "Enterprise" [SsC]. 2336, February [reference stardate 2/7502] {stardate 13087.4} The "Decker" (NCC-6000) class destroyer enters service in Star Fleet. These 200-man warships are named after officers who have shown special gallantry or sacrifice. The U.S.S. "William Decker" (NCC-6001) "Decker" class destroyer sister ship is built [FASA]. Vassily Andropov is born [V #24]. The U.S.S. "Emancipation" (NCC-9704) class explorer is launched. One of several designs chosen to succeed the "Excelsior" class (the other two being the "Ambassador" and the "Seti"), marrying older designs with new, and ultimately a failure. The "Emancipation" incorporates new phaser strips (just off the drawing board), a dedicated primary hull shuttle bay, and a new organic-shaped secondary hull design more warp field friendly than older vessels. Micro-fractures plague both nacelle pylons as soon as the engines are mounted and have to be rebuilt. The new secondary hull is to blame, the spaceframe not nearly strong enough to support the massive pylons or their engines. Structural integrity fields are doubled to compensate, and other major kinks are worked out. Although the lead ship is completed, the "Emancipation" project is halted, with the "Ambassador" class to take her place. The "Emancipation" is kept as a testbed platform for testing new systems--systems that would years later be incorporated into other designs, namely the "Galaxy" class. Maximum warp capacity of the "Emancipation" is 9.86, 27 decks tall, carrying a complement of 864 and armed with 4 experimental linear phaser emplacements and 4 photon torpedo launchers [Inet 9]. Computers are delivered for fitting work on the "Asimov." Work continues on habitat sections and conference areas for the "Asimov." The warp core is delivered ahead of schedule [Inet11]. The Charles Montgomery Project: Federation scientists experiment with a warp accelerator tube. Theoretically accelerating to warp speed within a tube of reverse warp polarity, the device would produce an effect like that of shooting a projectile from a gun. The ability to balance such immense forces so exactingly and on such a scale proves impossible. Several ships are destroyed in the experiment while attempting warp accel- eration and 26 experienced officers lose their lives. It is considered a costly disaster and is quietly shelved [V #5]. March [reference stardate 2/7503] {stardate 13166.7} The U.S.S. "Canopus" (NCC-2523) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. Jerolk attends the market for the first time, on Cadmon [G #3]. 29 March {stardate 13243.2} Deanna Troi is born on Betazed, the daughter of Lwaxana and Ian Andrew (Alex) Troi. Kestra, her older sister, will die shortly later when running after a pet dog at Elnar [TNG 214, TNG 259]. April [reference stardate 2/7504] {stardate 13251.4} The U.S.S. "Christopher Pike" (NCC-6002) and U.S.S. "Robert April" (NCC- 6003) "Decker" class destroyers are built [FASA]. An executive shuttlecraft built during this era will be piloted by Cadet Riker in 2356 to Tycho City [TLE #5]. Robert DeSoto enters Star Fleet [BB #2]. Carter Brisbayne enters the space service [G #3]. May [reference stardate 2/7505] {stardate 13333.3} The U.S.S. "Kelvar Garth" (NCC-6004) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA]. Starbase 37 is established as a diplomatic outpost in orbit of Artemis VI, the only U.F.P. colony planet in the K'tralli system [TNG #34]. The scout ship U.S.S. "Crockett" (NCC-600) discovers the Sli in the Qizan Qal'at system. The ship relays a message to Starbase 1 that a Klingon warship had arrived (the "BIr Hud") and the emotion-projecting Sli force the Klingons to surrender without engaging in defensive maneuvers. When the "Crockett" refuses to respond to subsequent messages, the "Bridger" (NCC-591?) investigates and finds the debris of both vessels. The first of two Star Fleet diplomatic envoys is sent to the planet, establishing the sentience of the Sli but unsuccessful in communicating [TNG #29]. The peaceful, water-breathing Alonis join the Federation [MG #1]. Lt. Commander Ian Troi is promoted to Second Officer of the "Carthage" [TLE #3]. The "Ambassador" class heavy cruiser "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-C) is launched with her commanding officer Captain Rachel Garrett. The U.S.S. "Ambassador" (NCC-10521) class heavy cruiser measures 526 meters, features 11 phaser banks and 2 photon torpedo banks, warp 9.6 capacity, and carries a ship's complement of 840. First Officer Nigel Holmes dies in the line of duty [NTM, JHCP, TLE #3, TLE #4]. [reference stardate 2/9301] Alternatively, the "Alaska" class battle cruiser is launched at 488 meters, with 8 megaphaser banks, 14 standard phaser banks, and 6 photon torpedo tubes, warp 15 capacity, and a complement of 755 [FASA, ABS]. Star Fleet issues a brief for a new shuttle design. The general brief is for a new large shuttle capable of transporting cargo or large numbers of personnel, capable of low warp speeds, and able to be used by Star Fleet's larger starships. This will evolve into the Type 5 cargo shuttle [Inet11]. The "Hippocrates" (NX-19383) class hospital ship is commissioned. The starship carries a complement of 190, is armed with 4 phaser arrays and 2 photon torpedo launchers, and possesses warp 8 capacity. 56 ships will comprise this class [Inet12]. Ethan Locken is born [S31 #3]. At age 10, Justin Tighe decides he does not want to remain on Klatus Prime as a miner like his ancestors [GN 25]. Carol Marcus is instructed in yoga techniques by her bodyguard [GN 43]. In the Delta Quadrant, Qatai embarks on hunting down the starship-eating bioplasmic organism responsible for destroying the "Nokaro," a colony ship of nearly 3,000 [V 208]. 04 September {stardate 13677.6} The "Cheyenne" Class Development Project is formally issued with the following mission parameters: 1. To provide a long-range platform with high warp speed and moderate self-defense capability using new phaser weapon track technology envisioned for the "Nebula" class. 2. To provide autonomous capability for execution of U.F.P. policy in the far reaches of the Federation. 3. To incorporate sufficient scientific research facilities for full strategic reconnaissance. Computer design work and simulations begin at the Salazzaar shipyards orbiting Andor. The "New Orleans" Class Development Program is also officially approved--the test bed for the FUWA-1 class warp coil engine nacelles (while the "Cheyenne" will retain an improved FWF-4 engine design) [COM]. The "Huc'ta'" class merchant vessel is commissioned in the Klingon Empire. Carrying 9 45x45x20 cargo containers arranged 4x4 in a framework between the ship's command hull and main hull, it can carry over 300,000 cubic meters of cargo, and a crew of 33. Fairly fast for a merchant vessel (warp 8), the "Huc'ta'" can adapt to military uses easily, like almost any Klingon ship. It has forward and aft disruptors for fending off pirate attacks, and engineers can replace the cargo pods with "tactical pods" if necessary. The "Huc'ta'" also comes in a "colony support" configuration [Inet10]. Aklier Ti'Kara's daughter is born on Capulon (Simga Delphini) IV [TNG #27]. Cabrius Prime is destroyed by a supernova. Before its destruction the planet once carried a strain of plague with symptoms similar to that of the Wrath of the Prophets later encountered on Bajor in 2371 [DSN #20]. While on R and R, First Officer Samir al-Halak of the U.S.S. "Enterprise" becomes involved in the Asfar Qatala criminal cartel on Farius Prime. Anisar Batra, another "Enterprise" officer, is killed. Halak is taken into custody by Qatala agents posing as Star Fleet Intelligence personnel. To throw Captain Garrett off the track, the "Enterprise" is assigned to perform astrometrical analysis of the Draavid nebulae cluster, where a disabled Atawhean colony ship is rescued and transported to the "Blakely." The "Enterprise" tracks Halak to a dead pre-Cardassian world, possibly the homeworld of the Hebitians. There, Ven Kaldarren (ex-husband of Captain Garrett) is seeking a portal used by the Hebetians to travel to Cardassia Prime. No portal is found, only non-corporeal entities. Kaldarren sacrifices himself [TLE #4]. 2337, January [reference stardate 2/7601] {stardate 14416.4} The U.S.S. "Kelvar Garth" (NCC-6004) "Decker" class destroyer is destroyed in action [FASA]. The ASDB releases a general idea to Star Fleet for the Type 5 cargo shuttle [Inet11]. February [reference stardate 2/7602] {stardate 14087.7} The U.S.S. "Jonathan T. Esteban" (NCC-6005) and U.S.S. "Clark Terrell" (NCC-6006) "Decker" class destroyers are built [FASA]. Type IX arrays are installed on the "Asimov" while the stardrive section nears completion with the final attachment of the navigational deflector array. The bridge module is attached to the primary hull [Inet11]. The first group of Autonomous Survival and Recovery Vehicles (ASRVs) are produced in time to be fitted to the last "Renaissance" class starship, the U.S.S. "Hokkaido" [NTM]. The spine of the U.S.S. "Cheyenne" (NX-50000) exploration cruiser is welded together in a special ceremony in the Salazzaar ship yard docking bay 4. Members of the Cheyenne Indian Nation of North America oversee the third Federation starship to bear its name [COM]. Natasha Yar is born on Turkana IV (New Paris) [TNG #4]. Ericka Benteen is born in Atlanta, Georgia on Earth, the daughter of Monique and Lt. Beaumont Benteen [SsC]. The "Stellar Wind" (NCC-1501-A) is badly damaged in an attack and converted to an experimental ship. During a warp experiment the ship disappears [Inet6]. Emil and Lynn Costa are forced to resign from a research project on Epsilon IV [TNG #16]. Irina Kalandra is born in Minsk, Belarus on Earth [SsC]. Leah Brahms is born [GN 41]. Hegwood is born [V #24]. July [reference stardate 2/7607] {stardate 14498.6} The U.S.S. "Sirius Major" (NCC-2524) "Constellation" class starship is built [FASA]. Jedri is born on Bajor [DSN #21]. The existence of the "Spectre" class destroyer is revealed to Federation citizens, after all ships had been withdrawn from service [GEC V9N5]. Seer's father is born on Delta Sigma IV [TNG #72]. September According to one account, the "Excelsior" class U.S.S. "Intrepid" (NCC-38907) is laid down at the Avondale Group, Ferrata Docks at Rigel II [Inet1]. Egin becomes a Valend on the Council of Valends in the Teniran Echelon [TNG #19]. Work starts on the U.S.S. "Berlekamp" (NX-49872) Starship Development Project [GEC V6N2]. November The U.S.S. "Crockett" (NCC-38955) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Seskon Trella, Chagala, Tellar [Inet1]. Jean-Luc Picard leads the Star Fleet contingent to the Federation Games held on Yokohama [TNG #22]. Kieran Duffy is born around this time [SCE #10]. December The U.S.S. "Malinche" (NCC-38997) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Starbase 12's Fleet Yards [Inet1]. Production ends on the "McCoy" class medical ships [Inet11]. Beverly Crusher becomes a brunette, for a time [TNG 235]. During this era, the earlier android prototypes are built by Dr. Noonian Soong, including B-4. In 2379, Shinzon will deposit B-4 on Kolarus III as bait to lure Captain Picard [ST X]. 2338, January [reference stardate 2/7701] {stardate 15002.7} The U.S.S. "Royal Sovereign" (NCC-3000) class battlecruiser enters service in Star Fleet. Besides functioning as warships, the "Royal Sovereign" class ships will distinguish themselves as exploration craft, most notably the "Valiant III's" (NCC-3010) initial contact with the humanoid species on Haven [FASA]. The exterior of the Type 5 cargo shuttle is designed. The computer system, transporter system, and sensor system is installed. With the design work completed, construction begins on the prototype [Inet11]. 02 February {stardate 15090.4} The U.F.P. colony on Omicron Theta (Kiron III) is destroyed by Lore, a prototype android created by Dr. Noonian Soong, who lures a crystalline life-sapping entity to the colony. Lore is disassembled and stored. Data, its successor, is created and soon discovered by a U.F.P. survey team from the U.S.S. "Tripoli" (NCC-19386). Data was left behind at the request of Dr. Juliana O'Donell, Dr. Soong's young wife, in fear of Data being another defective android like Lore or the three predecessor androids, with Data's 'childhood' memory wiped and his positronic brain programmed with the colonists' logs. The Soongs flee to Turleena III in an escape pod. Dr. Juliana Soong will die there after being injured by the crystalline entity during the escape. He builds an android duplicate of her and transfers her memories into the positronic brain matrix. She will later leave him. Data will spend 4 years in the Star Fleet Academy, 3 years as an ensign, and 10-12 years on various space duties before serving aboard the "Enterprise" [TNG 114, TNG 214, TNG #0, TNG 262]. In the Track 'A' universe, Dr. Soong working with the Daystrom Institute, creates Data. He is the first and only Human-oid: a positronic brain in a Human body. In this timeline, Data's service aboard the "Enterprise" will be virtually identical to that in the prime (Track 'B') timeline, with the exception of being Lt. Natasha Yar's lover [GN 17]. In the "Mirror" universe none of this occurs. Dr. Noonian Soong had been killed in a purge of scientists on his home planet for expressing the wrong political opinions [GN 15]. March [reference stardate 2/7703] {stardate 15164.4} The "Wolfram" (NCC-8800) class destroyers are withdrawn from service. Of the total 167 produced, only 28 are placed in reserve [GEC V1N3]. April [reference stardate 2/7704] {stardate 15249.3} General Order 26 is established: "No member of a ship's complement or other ground-based installation can be held directly accountable for the actions of their superiors. Similarly, no member of a ship's company or other Star Fleet personnel will share disciplinary measures taken against their commanding officer(s) if said individuals were not directly involved in the actions leading to disciplinary measures. This order extends to conditions involving proven violations of the Prime Directive, where proof of such violations exist" [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Montgomery Scott" (NCC-6007) "Decker" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Minora" (NCC-2525) "Constellation" class starship are built [FASA]. Malach is born in the Klingon Empire [DSN #22]. May The U.S.S. "Gorkon" (NCC-40512) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Seskon Trella, Chagala, Tellar [Inet1]. Government collapses on Turkana IV (New Paris) [TNG 180]. Kathryn "Goldenbird" Janeway at age 4 plays number games with her father [GN 25]. Joseph Carey is born on Danula II [SsC]. Greta Vanderweg is born [DSN 563]. Dennis Chimelis is born [TNG #75]. The "Sevastyanov" class medium cruisers are decommissioned [Inet12]. July The U.S.S. "Cairo" (NCC-42136) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Yards [Inet1]. The U.S.S. "Independence," a "Constitution" class (sub-class or group) heavy cruiser commanded by Captain Wiley, is reported destroyed. The only trace of her disappearance is a shuttlecraft recovered, bearing the apparent remains of 4 of the ship's personnel--in reality, Ambimorph shapechangers who infiltrate Star Fleet [TNG #26]. August The U.S.S. "Charleston" (NCC-42285) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Cosmadyne Yards [Inet1]. Star Fleet and the Federation Council are motivated by increased tensions out on the Cardassian and Talarian borders to field their new starships to these regions. A construction contract change is executed to increase the production rates of sister ships in the "Cheyenne" class following the successful completion of the lead ship. This class will now total 28 ships instead of the original 14 ship proposal [COM]. Captain Picard sees his Academy archeology professor, Galen, for the last time prior to his arrival and death aboard the "Enterprise" in 2269 [TNG 246]. The "Vladivostok" (NCC-46920) class transport enters service. Similar in construction to the older "Sydney" class personnel transports, the "Vladivostok" mainly serves to carry cargo. Due to its powerful warp core and relatively high speed, these starships are suited to operate at the Federation borders where they can serve as military supply vessels in case of conflict. For this purpose the "Vladivostok" is also equipped with phaser arrays and photon torpedoes. At least 40 of these vessels will be commissioned, each with warp 7.2 capacity and crew complements of 32 [Inet2]. Elizabeth Paula Shelby is born in Lawrence, Kansas on Earth. She is the daughter of Anita and Brian Shelby [SsC]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. The "Kleg-Ta" class surveyor is commissioned in the Klingon Empire. Named after the famed Klingon biologist of several centuries ago, this class is equipped with some of the Empire's most advanced sensors, enabling the "Kleg-Ta" to chart and monitor stellar anomalies, discover and survey new planets, and conduct experiments [Inet10]. October According to one account, the "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-42296) is laid down at Seskon Trella, Chagala, Tellar [Inet1]. Odovil Pardi and Kardel Anit are born on Megara (329 Aurigae II) [TNG #30]. The U.S.S. "Qannari" (NCC-5855) "Danjou" class light cruiser plunges into Jupiter's atmosphere when the ship's impulse engines fail during an approach to Jovian Repair Bay 32-Delta. The U.S.S. "Berlin" and U.S.S. "LaSalle" manage to transport the crew to safety [Inet4]. (17th day of Adin) Joakal I'lium, and his twin brother Beahoram, are born on Capulon (Sigma Delphini) IV. Sambl begins to serve at the temple [TNG #27]. November [reference stardate 2/7711] {stardate 15835.6} The U.S.S. "Samara Uhura" (NCC-6008) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA]. Computer cores are activated on the "Asimov" and ship functions begin to be transferred from station control to ship control [Inet11]. 2339, January The U.S.S. "Clark" (NCC-34098) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is launched and her sistership the U.S.S. "Lakota" (NCC-42768) is laid down at Starbase 12's Fleet Yards [Inet1]. February [reference stardate 2/7802] {stardate 16087.7} The U.S.S. "Alaska" (NCC-3001) "Royal Sovereign" class battlecruiser is built [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Livingston" (NCC-34099) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is launched [Inet1]. The Romulans begin to conduct limited raids on Klingon trade vessels near the edge of Klingon space. Conservatives on the Klingon High Council become convinced that this is evidence that the Romulans and the Federation are conspiring to prevent the Klingons from reemerging as a galactic power [GEC V6N5]. The last known of recorded case of Rigellian Fever is documented this year. It is wiped out, but samples are kept in stasis on Starbase 23 [TLE #6]. March The U.S.S. "Clark" (NCC-34098) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is commissioned, and the sistership U.S.S. "Grissom" (NCC-42857) is laid down at Starbase 47's Fleet Yards [Inet1]. The four warp drive nacelles are attached to the star drive section of the U.S.S. "Cheyenne" (NX-50000) prototype exploration cruiser. By the end of this year, low speed warp speed trials will be taking place and the main hull will be 47% completed. Also at Salazzaar, construction begins in bays 6 and 3 on her two sister ships the "Navajo" (NCC-50001) and "Comanche" (NCC-50003) [COM]. With computer systems now operating at 75% of maximum on the "Asimov," sysems are expected to become self aware within 2 months. Final construction on the ship is completed. Antimatter regulation control is found to be within acceptable levels, but a primary magnetic containment malfunction is found to be a problem and corrected [Inet11]. April The basic space frame of the Type 5 cargo shuttle is laid out according to the design. The mini computer core from Jupiter Station is designed and installed, along with micro Cochrane engines [Inet11]. Pietro Barbieri is confined to a zero-g environment due to his massive size, the product of a rare chaotic metabolic disorder and a great love of food [TNG #43]. At age 6, Hobbes Johnson loses his dog [GN 25]. Jenna D'Sora is born on Sherman's Planet, the daughter of Gwen and Patrick D'Sora [SsC]. May [reference stardate 2/7805] {stardate 16331.5} The U.S.S. "Hikaru Sulu" (NCC-6009) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA]. The "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser U.S.S. "Livingston" (NCC-34099) is commissioned [Inet1]. Civil war erupts on Klaestron IV. Curzon Dax, U.F.P. mediator, becomes involved with Enina Tandro, the wife of General Ardelon Tandro [DSN 408]. June The U.S.S. "Al-Batani" (NCC-42995) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Starbase 47's Fleet Yards [Inet1]. The "Irtysh" class research cruisers enter service during this era. This class will total 26 vessels. Each hull is covered with sensor pods and emitters, with a large active scanner emplacement above the main hull capable of as great a scanning range as a "Galaxy" class starship [Inet4]. stardate 16473.5 {21 June} The U.S.S. "Constantinople" (NCC-34852) "Istanbul" class transport is launched from the Cochrane Fleet Yards at Alpha Centauri [Inet1]. The last of the "Constitution" class/sub-class/group of heavy cruisers are withdrawn from service. They are stripped of their warp drives and all military ordnance and sold off as surplus. A number of them are sold and privately refitted as impulse-powered merchant vessels. The only known exceptions are the U.S.S. "Centurion" (NCC-1702, originally named the "Farragut"), an unspecified ship later to become the privateer vessel "Glory" in the 2370s, another unspecified ship later to be called the "Nautilus" in the distant 26th Century (possibly in an alternate timeline) and one or more ships which will perish at the Battle of Wolf 359 in 2367. One "Constitution" class starship will be well-preserved at the fleet museum. The U.S.S. "Procyon" (NCC-1756) may however be the only exception assigned to Star Fleet Academy (Second Fleet) as a training vessel [TNG #26, TNG #34, TNG #8, TOS #71, TNG 175, TNG 230, SASH]. July With the computer core deemed operational, basic testing on the Type 5 cargo shuttle begins [Inet11]. The U.S.S. "Valley Forge" (NCC-43305) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is laid down at the Fleet Yards at Starbase 67 [Inet1]. The "Splendor" (NCC-48201) class destroyer enters service. With warp 9.5 capacity, the "Splendor" class is designed to replace the "Miranda" class, utilizing the basic components of the "Tanganyika" class. 7 ships will comprise this class although the ships will temporarily be taken out of service when 14 crew members are killed on the prototype during a disasterous impulse reactor breach. These vessels carry complements of 190 [Inet2]. Geordi La Forge, at about age 5 before receiving his VISOR, is briefly caught in a fire but is unharmed [TNG 199, TNG #35]. September [reference stardate 2/7809] {stardate 16668.5} The U.S.S. "Pavel Chekov" (NCC-6010) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA]. 16 September {stardate 16709.6} Geordi La Forge is operated on by Dr. Lenske and receives his VISOR (Visual Instrument and Sight Organ Replacement), manufactured by Digital Bio-Ap. The instrument's design was invented by George Tarmud and finished by an undergraduate student [TNG #11, TNG #0, TNG #25, TNG #40]. Assuming the cyle has not been disrupted, Tuvok once again experiences pon farr [V 145]. October The Type 5 cargo shuttle passes all regulatory control and proceeds with testing [Inet11]. The Klingon Empire allies itself with the U.F.P. after negotiations between Riva, Sarek, and Kobry. The alliance is suggested by Ambassador Spock [TNG #0, V 131]. The alliance may be attributed to (or responsible for) the rise of the Cult of Kahless in the Klingon Empire, and the embrace of honor and loyalty [DSN #22]. Chakotay is born, the son of Kolopak [GN 33, V 271]. According to one account, the first "K'Vort" class warships are commis- sioned in the Klingon Empire. Built using the same plans as the "B'rel" class light warship, but to larger dimensions, the "K'Vort" will serve prominently in the Imperial Klingon Defense Forces and many House militaries. While not as powerful or sophisticated as the "Vor'cha" class heavy warship, it is cheaper to build and maintain, making it attractive to many poorer Houses. The dimensions for the "K'Vort" class will vary. Due to individual House preferences, resource availability, and other considerations, they can range in size from about 250 meters in length to close to 700 meters [Inet10]. 2340, 17 January {stardate 17046.4} Ro Laren is born on Bajor, the daughter of Ro Talia and Ro Gale [TNG 214]. The Type 5 cargo shuttle is proven to be operational and Star Fleet examines the performance. The shuttle is officially commissioned and Star Fleet places an order for 400 cargo shuttles to be distributed within the Federation. The Type 5 cargo shuttle possesses warp 1.8 capacity and carries 2 crew with 6 passengers [Inet11]. Star Fleet mothballs the U.S.S. "Pelican" class heavy fleet support vessel [Inet5]. By this time, the Cardassians have strip-mined and deserted the Kylatir Meadows on Bajor [TNG #39]. Tuvok's fourth child and first daughter, Asil, is probably born this year in the city of T'Paal. Kathryn Janeway will be present at her Kohlinahr [GN 33, V 247, V 243]. The Vulcan "Kaanfehr" class transport ship enters production [GEC V8N6]. Starbase 11 is currently manned by 14,500 personnel and 3000 dependents [NWNC]. Nara is born on the Canopus planet, the daughter of Rana and Phacops [SsC]. Zetha is born on Romulus around this time [TLE #6]. The U.S.S. "Mercator" (NCC-11013) class enters service. Based on the proven "Ambassador" and "Miranda" technologies, this is a versatile ship with two-deck high access doors on the saucer and a modular interior. Variations will include shuttlecraft carriers, cargo vessels, resupply vessels, and tankers. The "Mercator" class will consist of 22 ships, each with ship's complements of 200 and warp 7.9 capacity [Inet9]. The computer system of the "Asimov" is fully self aware and umbilical connections from the station are cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. The impulse systems pass Review 3 and being autonomous for low level power control. Secondary back up generators are shut down and become auxiliary system control. The U.S.S. "Asimov" leaves drydock for primary testing [Inet11]. 22 May? {stardate 17391.2?} Worf is born, the son of Mogh and Kaasin [TNG 153, TLE #3]. Nathaniel Teros does work on neuro-muscular adaptation of low-gravity species. It has no practical success at the time [DSN 426]. On Bajor, Amkot Groell collaborates with the Cardassians at the Okana Shipyards [DSN #8]. A lightning bolt splits an oak tree on Kathryn Janeway's grandfather's yard, just a few hours after she planted it [V 257]. June [reference stardate 2/7906] {stardate 17418.0} The U.S.S. "Koren Anastas" (NCC-6011) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA]. Elsia's father, a stellar cartographer, conducts a full spectrum mineral analysis of the Flycun Asteroid Belt--or so she claims [DSN 431]. Nikolai Andropov is the first Grecka colonist to graduate from Star Fleet Academy [STB]. Kathryn Janeway at age 6 floods the forest in a holodeck playroom [V 199]. William Riker plays anbo-jyutsu with his father for the first time [TNG 140]. Keith Hughes is born around this time [TNG #75]. Reginald Endicott Barclay III is born in Cleveland, Ohio on Earth. He is the son of Alicia and Reginald Barclay II [SsC]. Lwaxana Troi deletes early entries from her journal in an attempt to bury the past [TNG 259]. Rurigan departs Yadera Prime, a world in the Gamma Quadrant dominated by the Dominion, and retires on the second planet in an undefined system. Using an omicron particle field generator he re-creates his home village [DSN 436]. Weapons systems, long-range sensors, and other vital hull systems are installed aboard the "Cheyenne" (NX-50000) exploration cruiser. Hull integrity is completed and all SIF/IDF systems and computer cores are online. Warp and impulse drives are certified as flight capable as are all sensors and communications systems [COM]. Conservative elements in the Klingon Empire seize control of the High Council. Despite protestations of innocence from the Federation, the Klingons aggressively patrol the border, making violent incidents all too common. Star Fleet begins outfitting ships for the possibility of conflict, including restocking the armories with enough hand phaser weapons to arm the entire crew. With not enough front line phasers to do this, Star Fleet quickly returns the Type 1/2B phasers to front line service from reserve stocks. All ships near the Klingon border are therefore fully equipped with Type 1/2B, Type 1/2C, and Type 2D hand phasers [GEC V6N5]. The "Antares" class is of this era. One such vessel, the "Liberty," will serve as a Maquis ship in the 2360s [GN 33]. Ziranne is born. In 10 months her sister, Jadzia, will be born [GN 38]. In the Delta Quadrant, the Kazon Uprising begins during this era. The Kazons revolt against the Trabe and, once unified, steal their ships and technology [V 127, V 131]. The Kri'stak volcano erupts, altering the landscape on Kronos [NWNC]. December [reference stardate 2/7912] {stardate 17918.0} The U.S.S. "Damon West" (NCC-6012) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA]. 2341, 09 January {stardate 18024.7} The U.S.S. "Cheyenne" (NCC-50000) exploration cruiser is officially launched from the Salazzaar ship yards. While conducting ship trials, a software problem is detected causing the SIF to cut out at low warp speed maneuvers, and it is quickly corrected [COM]. Trevor Blake is born [V #24]. In the Romulan Empire, T'sara begins to lead offensive weapons research [TNG #62]. [reference stardate 2/80] {stardate 18002.7} Simone Van Gelder, granddaughter of Dr. Simon Van Gelder, is born. She will be responsible for the development of the first practical Holodeck, undoubtedly building upon the concepts first formulated by Dr. Richard Daystrom [FASA, TOS #57]. Tosh Dennings is born [DSNA1]. Kathryn Janeway's dog, Bramble, is born. On one of Kathryn Janeway's birthdays as a child, a romp with Bramble will result in the shattering of an antique snow globe gift [GN 25, V #14]. March [reference stardate 2/8003] {stardate 18164.4} The U.S.S. "M'Benga" (NCC-10000) class rescue/hospital ship enters service in Star Fleet. This long-range rescue craft provides emergency medical support to distant colonies and to vessels in deep space. The "M'Benga" can carry a host of specialized laboratories and specialists in such areas as microbiology, immunology, xenobiology, and pathology. An "M'Benga" also has numerous surgical, quarantine, low-gravity surgical, and inten- sive care units as well as enough medical and pharmacological stores for a medium-sized colony of humanoid species. The U.S.S. "Anton Thiel" (NCC- 6013) "Decker" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Royal Andor" (NCC-3002) "Royal Sovereign" class battlecruiser are also built [FASA]. All but 10 "Sands" class light exploration cruisers are demilitarized and sold to private concerns. The 10 are used as training vessels by Star Fleet Academy [Inet5]. 08 April (stardate 17018.3) The U.S.S. "Cheyenne" (NCC-50000) class exploration cruiser is officially commissioned. This warp 9.992 capacity, 500 capacity starship is based upon the "Constellation II" design and is to replace the "Constellation II" class. The ship has 4 warp nacelles and is armed with 8 Type X phaser strips and 4 photon torpedo launchers. Her sister ships, the "Navajo" (NCC-50001) and "Comanche" (NCC-50003), are at 63% and 46% completion, while the hulls for the "Arapaho" (NCC-50011), "Kiowa" (NCC-50012), and "Seminole" (NCC-50036) are laid down. As the Border Wars (between the U.F.P. and Cardassian Union) heat up, the purchase order of 29 ships will be further modified to an additional 12 ships, named after famous Indian tribe leaders up to the modern era. Their NCCs will be mixed in with the original batch numbers and since construction of this class is contracted out to several shipyards there will be no sequential hull numbers. Circa 2372, the U.S.S. "Cheyenne" will be on patrol along the U.F.P.-Romulan Neutral Zone [COM]. Tharia ch'Ren's tricorder hails from this era [BB #2]. Neela becomes Enabran Tain's housekeeper [DSN 465]. Echo Imjim becomes a glider pilot on Helena at age 10 [TNG #54]. Jadzia, Dax's future host, is born. She is the daughter of Kayla [DSN 401, DSN #1, DSN 531]. Thajus Stone is born [SCE #12]. With her medical degree, Dr. Beverly Crusher establishes her own private practice [TNG #0]. Sam Redbay's parents on the Nyo Colony are killed by mysterious light creatures. Redbay, at age 6, will live alone on the colony for a month before a passing freighter picks up the distress call. The U.F.P. will investigate and find no evidence of the creatures [TNG #41]. Imprima (Dante Maxima VII) cuts off trade with the U.F.P. [TNG #15]. Megan Terry sues Emil and Lynn Costa for the scientific plagiarism of biofilter version 8975G--and loses [TNG #16]. Janet Brooks is born in Birmingham, England on Earth, the daughter of Herbert Brooks [SsC]. The Cardassian "Bel'shan" class cruiser "Ugara" helps to quell a Bajoran revolt [Inet10]. August [reference stardate 2/8008] {stardate 18583.6} The U.S.S. "Yoshitomo Karasuma" (NCC-6014) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA]. According to one account, the U.S.S. "Intrepid" (NCC-38907) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is launched [Inet1]. Diego DeBlazio is born on Artemis VI, the son of Dominic DeBlazio and M'tala. He will grow up on the K'tralli homeworld of N'trahn and become Captain Blaze [TNG #34]. Jason Stevens is born on Alpha Centauri, the son of Veronica and Albert Stevens [SsC]. The Greens of Oriana predict that their planet is dying, with merely decades of life left [TNG #24]. Julian Subatoi Bashir is born, the son of Amsha and Richard Bashir [DSN 464, DSN 401, DSN #1, DSN 442, DSN 514]. September [reference stardate 2/7609] {stardate 18668.5} The U.S.S. "De Mayo" (NCC-2029) "Excelsior" class starship is destroyed in action [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Crockett" (NCC-38955) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is launched [Inet1]. Data enrolls in the Star Fleet Academy. He meets Director Edwin Craycroft of the Preparatory Program. Bruce Maddox is the sole member to oppose Data's entry [TNG 214, TNG 201, TNG #68]. Mariah Henley is born on Nuraka III, the daughter of Loren and Donald Henley [SsC]. Nine-year-old William Riker gets lost in the wilderness on a hiking trip with his father. Most likely it is the same trip his father reels in a fish [TNG #11, TNG #73]. November [reference stardate 2/8011] {stardate 18835.6} The U.S.S. "Stephen Decatur" (NCC-6015) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA]. According to one account, the U.S.S. "Intrepid" (NCC-38907) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [Inet1]. The Bajoran city Karvis begins to flood when the Cardassians tamper with the Teejan River's tributaries. A series of heavy-duty water pumps are installed. Their power coils will wear out in thirty years [DSN #18]. December The U.S.S. "Crockett" (NCC-38955) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [Inet1]. With warp stress coating applied, the U.S.S. "Asimov" begins deep space assessments [Inet11]. At Star Fleet Academy, Cadet Nikolas Kyprios runs the annual marathon [DSN #18]. 2342, 07 February {stardate 19104.1} The U.S.S. "Navajo" (NCC-50001) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. The U.S.S. "Malinche" (NCC-38997) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is launched [Inet1]. Star Fleet procures the first 6 vessels of the "Honshu" class destroyer. These ships are built partly from "Excelsior" class components, combined with high-energy phaser emitters and improved warp engines [Inet4]. Daniel Kwan is born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Earth. He is the son of Da'anira and David Kwan [SsC]. Sam Lavelle is born in Tycho City on Luna, the son of Rebecca and Irving Lavelle [TNG 277, SsC]. William Jarvis is born on Rahwe Prime [SsC]. A replicated bottle of Mouton Rothschild of this year's vintage will be provided by Neelix for Ensign Paris in 2375 to celebrate his first anniversary date with B'Elanna Torres [V 219]. A new marathon path is established on Danula II when landslides make several sections of the previous course temporarily impassable [NWNC]. April [reference stardate 2/8104] {stardate 19249.3} The U.S.S. "Nathaniel Zar" (NCC-6016) and the U.S.S. "Meredith Levette" (NCC-6017) "Decker" class destroyers are built [FASA]. 09 April {stardate 19271.2} Jean-Luc Picard misses a rendezvous in Paris on Earth with Jenice (Manheim) [TNG 124]. The U.S.S. "Malinche" (NCC-38997) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [Inet1]. Kurak is born [TNG #33]. William Riker sets foot on his first Klingon ship, after pestering his father to take him along on one of his assignments [TNG #61]. May [reference stardate 2/7705] {stardate 19331.5} The U.S.S. "Royal Oak II" (NCC-2013) "Excelsior" class starship is decommissioned as a training vessel [FASA]. Cadet Data completes an engineering honorarium at the Mars Colony [GN 25]. 31 May {stardate 19413.7} The U.S.S. "Comanche" (NCC-50003) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. 04 June {stardate 19424.7} The U.S.S. "Navajo" (NCC-50001) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. This starship will be assigned to Beta Quadrant exploration circa 2372 [COM]. Natasha Yar is abandoned when her parents are killed in a cadre crossfire [TNG 103, TNG 277]. Jon Rachman is born [DSN #8]. July The U.S.S. "Gorkon" (NCC-40512) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is launched [Inet1]. Aboard the Vulcan civilian transport "Selnar," Spock transmits a message to Solvar at the Vulcan Science Academy's Department of Extra-Vulcan Research, requesting the formation of a research team to study the Romulan culture. Solvar considers the request but rejects it [GN 36]. On Bajor, Sister Winn betrays her master Gul Ragat by taking holopictures of a communications room. She leads him to Riis on the Shakiristi River and eventually passes it onto a Resistance member. Winn feigns her own death by falling off of the Colonel Gorak Mahak Bridge. It will take her 5 weeks to hook up with the nearest Resistance cell, led by Jaras Shie. Gul Ragat will be disgraced and recalled back to Cardassia Prime [DSN #24, DSN #25, DSN #26]. Notorious athlete Kojaret Rachowl, the first Klingon to play the game, strangles the referee at the Pereces Squares tournament when a penalty is called against his team [V 176]. LIan T'su is born in Hong Kong on Earth, the daughter of Lt Mei and Chan T'su [SsC]. 19 September {stardate 19717.8} The U.S.S. "Comanche" (NCC-50003) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. By circa 2372, she will be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone [COM]. 22 September {stardate 19726.0} The U.S.S. "Arapaho" (NCC-50011) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. October The U.S.S. "Gorkon" (NCC-40512) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [Inet1]. Surmak Ren graduates from the University of Bajor, his major field of study: Genetic Programming [DSN 405]. November The U.S.S. "Cairo" (NCC-42136) and the U.S.S. "Charleston" "Excelsior" class heavy cruisers are launched. According to one account, the "Excelsior" class U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-42296) is also launched [Inet1]. 27 November {stardate 19906.8} The U.S.S. "Arapaho" (NCC-50011) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. Circa 2372, the "Arapaho" will undergo SLEP at Starbase 214 and then will be reassigned to the Gamma Quadrant exploration zone following her upgrade [COM]. Jasmine Terry is born in Calcutta on Earth [TNG #16]. Thomas Eugene Paris is born in North America on Earth, the son of Owen Paris [GN 33]. 10 December {stardate 19942.5} The U.S.S. "Kiowa" (NCC-50012) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. December [reference stardate 2/8112] {stardate 19917.8} The U.S.S. "Salk" (NCC-10001) "M'Benga" class rescue/hospital ship is built [FASA]. Alynna Nechayev is Slarn's commanding officer at the Ganymede colony [TNG #39]. 2343, 06 January {stardate 20016.4} The U.S.S. "Seminole" (NCC-50036) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. After reaching age 125, Spock presents Dr. McCoy with a chair acknowledging that the doctor's legs are not as strong as they once were [TLE #6]. The U.S.S. "Cairo" (NCC-42136) and U.S.S. "Charleston" (NCC-42285) "Excelsior" class heavy cruisers are commissioned. The "Excelsior" class U.S.S. "Lakota" (NCC-42768) is launched. According to one account, the "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-42296) is also commissioned [Inet1]. The U.S.S. "Wayfarer" (NCC-10536) "Ambassador" class heavy cruiser is one of the last vessels of the class ordered by fleet procurement. As a cost-cutting measure, the "Wayfarer" is only partially completed up to Phase VI of construction, and subsequently will be assigned to the 40 Eridani-A Star Fleet Construction Yards in the Fleet Reserve. The vessel will never be formally commissioned into active service with Star Fleet Command until completion of the upgrade program of 2370 [GEC V6N5]. Spock, from the Vulcan Embassy on Andor, makes a second request to evaluate Reunification with the Sundered (Romulans), on the basis of Romulan linguistics being related to ancient Old High Vulcan. Solvar again rejects the request [GN 36]. Maddy Calloway is born on Meezan IV [SsC]. Melora Pazlar is born on the Elasian homeworld, Gemworld, the daughter of Tomara and Zembrin Pazlar [SsC]. Brenna Covington is born [V #24]. Goodwin is born [GN 21]. February [reference stardate 2/8202] {stardate 20087.7} Captain Amanda Kincaid of the U.S.S. "Fearless" is awarded the Shuvalis Diamond of Recognition for her efforts in favor of the planet Haven joining the Federation. She worked tirelessly for the cause despite the hostility that many planetary officials felt toward the idea [FASA]. The U.S.S. "J.L. Lambert" (NCC-6018) "Decker" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Steuben" (NCC-10002) "M'Benga" class rescue/hospital ship are built [FASA]. Star Fleet orders an additional 10 more "Honshu" class destroyers, making the eventual class total 16 [Inet4]. 26 February {stardate 20156.2} The U.S.S. "Pocahontas" (NCC-50200) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. 02 March {stardate 20167.1} The U.S.S. "Crow" (NCC-50101) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. The U.S.S. "Lakota" (NCC-42768) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [Inet1]. 31 March {stardate 20246.6} The U.S.S. "Kiowa" (NCC-50012) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. Circa 2372, the "Kiowa" will be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone [COM]. 12 April {stardate 20279.5} The U.S.S. "Crazy Horse" (NCC-50446) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. The U.S.S. "Grissom" (NCC-42857) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is launched [Inet1]. Star Fleet mothballs the U.S.S. "Penguin," "Pelican" class heavy fleet support vessel [Inet5]. 01 May (stardate 17242.6) The U.S.S. "Seminole" (NCC-50036) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. By circa 2372, she will be assigned to the Beta Quadrant exploration zone [COM]. Lt. Commander T'Prynn and Elias Vaughn (recently promoted to Lt. Com- mander) takes the experimental warp shuttle "Woodlawn" to Devniad and rescues Special Emissary Raisa Tartovsky from the neutral planet recently conquered by the Cardassians. Tartovsky is taken to Starbase 47 where Vaughn meets Captain Uhura. (Note that both Vaughn and Uhura hold relatively low ranks due to their low-profile Star Fleet Intelligence work). He is assigned to return to Raknal V and observe the situation there. K'mpec makes an inspection tour of the I.K.S. "Pu'Bekh" and Lorgh informs him that the Romulan Praetor Dralath is reaching his nearing his upper years and losing support, and may decide to restore his support by staging an attack against the Klingon Empire. On Qo'noS, Worf is 3 years old and already has learned how to hold the family bet'leht. Enroute to Raknal V aboard the U.S.S. "Carthage," the ship receives a distress signal from the planet concerning a building collapse in the capital city. A Romulan agent is responsible for the disaster, and Vaughn and Ian Troi are caught up in the collapsing structure. Lt. Commander Troi is killed and Lt. Commander Vaughn's legs are crushed. It will be months before his legs are back to normal. Deanna Troi will remember seeing Elias Vaughn at their home on Betazed [TLE #3, TNG #66]. May [reference stardate 2/8205] {stardate 20331.5} General Order 27 is mandated: "No member of Star Fleet shall be required by the assignment of standard duties and responsibilites to undergo extended separation from his family if family members can be reasonably provided aboard ship or as part of an existing Star Fleet installation." The idea was possibly suggested by Lt. Jack Crusher [FASA, TNG #56]. May At age 9, Kathryn Janeway is given her first trip off Earth to the Mars Colony. Edward Janeway takes her to San Francisco where they take the Star Fleet shuttle "Curie" to the huge orbital Utopia Planitia station. From there, Cadet Data gives them a tour of the Mars Colony [GN 25]. Kathryn Janeway will also hike the Grand Canyon's north rim on Earth with her father [V 248]. In the Federation, depressurization becomes an unlikely emergency except as a result of ship-to-ship or ship-to-station combat [DSN #22]. June [reference stardate 2/8206] {stardate 20416.4} The Model III Starship Captain's Yacht enters service aboard large Star Fleet vessels. Warp-driven, equipment on this saucer-shaped craft can create a variety of environmental conditions and synthesize rare foods and drink. It has a plush interior and private viewing image screens for the entertainment of foreign dignitaries, and warp 6 capacity. Unfortunately, while the captain's yacht was a noble experiment, it will be considered a nonessential component and consequently several design faults will go unnoticed until several "Galaxy" class vessels are constructed. The captain's yacht will have serious problems with its artificial gravity systems and inertial dampers. Those already constructed will have the drives and bridges removed and plasma-welded in place as VIP quarters. Subsequent "Galaxy" class vessels will be constructed with VIP quarters instead of the captain's yacht. An interim solution will be the Type I executive shuttle [FASA, Inet5]. The "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser U.S.S. "Grissom" (NCC-42857) is commissioned [Inet1]. Zebros IV, in the Archaidae Sector, is briefly charted by Captain Philip Terrance [TNG #56]. 18 June {stardate 20463.0} The U.S.S. "Crow" (NCC-50101) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. By circa 2372, the "Crow" will be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone [COM]. Liryn is born around this time [TNG #73]. 06 July {stardate 20512.3} The "Galaxy" Class Project if officially approved. Design centers begin drawing upon previous starships once the general specifications are transmitted to the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards on Mars (Sol IV). The vehicle frame, engine systems, computer cores, and hull receive high priority [NTM]. Utopia Planitia lacks the orbital drydock facilities to construct the massive "Galaxy" class vessel. The original plans are to use the giant skeletal dockyards like those found on Earth Station McKinley. However, such facilities would not allow the office and computer space needed by the engineering and design teams working on the vessel. Therefore it is decided to take the Spacedock facility in orbit around Terra and scale it up by a factor of two, allowing a number of "Galaxy" class ships to be built simultaneously inside with full protection from solar radiation events as well as almost unlimited office and support space. It is quickly decided that most of the connecting structure between the upper docks and the matter/antimatter power supply would not be needed, dramatically lowering the cost and construction time. The facility will be finished in 2350, just in time for the start of construction on the U.S.S. "Galaxy" [Inet1]. The Star Fleet Spacecraft Design Advisory Commission is established with the goal of producing "an Explorer-type starship of the line, with design specifications met or exceeded in propulsion, operations, environmental systems, armaments and design," to be developed in tandem with and utilizing similar directives as those laid out for the "Galaxy" Class Starship Design Project. The result is the NX-36410 ("Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class), accomplishing design concepts hinted at but never formalized in the "Galaxy" class design, particularly propulsion engineering and frame architecture [GEC V6N2]. The "Engel" class carrier/explorer vessel is first designed during this era. Star Fleet Command makes the claim that it is too large and too costly to build to be feasible [Inet13]. 08 July {stardate 20517.8} The U.S.S. "Pocahontas" (NCC-50200) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. By circa 2372, the "Pocahontas" will be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone [COM]. 22 July {stardate 20556.2} The U.S.S. "Black Hawk" (NCC-50495) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. Geordi La Forge gets his first pet, a Circassian cat named Alexi [TNG 212, TNG #47]. Mark Hughes is born [TNG #0]. 05 August {stardate 20594.5} The U.S.S. "Crazy Horse" (NCC-50446) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. She will be destroyed in 2356 [COM]. The U.S.S. "Al-Batani" (NCC-42995) and U.S.S. "Valley Forge" (NCC-43305) "Excelsior" class heavy cruisers are launched [Inet1]. Star Fleet uniforms are altered. The color-coded undershirt component is dropped [TNG 259/TNG 163]. Kira Nerys is born on Bajor in the Dahkur Province, the daughter of Meru and Toban [DSN 440, DSN 451, SsC]. 04 September {stardate 20676.7} The U.S.S. "Nathan Littlejohn" (NCC-50533) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched. This ship is named after the captain of the U.S.S. "Essex" who fought with distinction in the Third Battle of Gamma Hydra, in the Earth-Romulan War [COM]. Kathryn Janeway attends The Meadows [GN 25]. September [reference stardate 2/8209] {stardate 20668.5} The U.S.S. "Zackary Holmes" (NCC-6019) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA]. Charlie Katcavage begins operating a coffee cart beside the Star Fleet campus on Earth [NWNC]. Albert Barnaby is born, the son of Lee and Edward Barnaby, residents of Zadar IV [SsC]. A group of 3 torpedoes explode wile being fired from a Klingon test vessel, destroying it with the loss of all hands, including 6 of the project's best design specialists. Klingon efforts to field a burst-fire torpedo system will continue [Inet11]. 18 October {stardate 20797.3} The U.S.S. "Black Hawk" (50495) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. By circa 2372, the "Black Hawk" will be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone [COM]. The U.S.S. "Al-Batani" (NCC-42995) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [Inet1]. The Cardassian freighter "Kamal" is caught in a plasma storm while traversing the Badlands. The Bajoran Orb of Memory is one of its cargo items. Power and life support fail in a matter of days. At least 3 other Cardassian ships are listed as lost in the Badlands during this time, but there will be no record of the "Kamal" [DSNA1]. The "Berlekamp" Class Starship Development Project at Rodriquez Ingenieria is canceled. The "Berlekamp" (NX-49872) was continually plagued by a host of developmental problems, including difficulties with the YPS 8061 fusion warp drive units [GEC V6N2]. Alyssa Ogawa is born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Earth. She is the daughter of Luci and Kenada Ogawa [SsC]. November [reference stardate 2/8211] {stardate 20835.6} The U.S.S. "Kola" (NCC-3003) "Royal Sovereign" class battlecruiser is built [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Valley Forge" (NCC-43305) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [Inet1]. Katherine Pulaski earns her medical degree at Stony Brook University Medical School, specializing in genetic statistical modeling [SsC]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief for a multi purpose vessel capable of deep space, combat, and diplomatic missions to replace the aging "Ambassador" class. The general idea is for a modular starship and permission for base designs is approved. This will evolve into the "Nebula" class. In parallel with the "Galaxy" class, the same general structures will be used but scaled down in size. Certain systems will also be carried over, such as the warp drive and computers, so they can be tested on a working mule without waiting for the U.S.S. "Galaxy" to be completed [Inet11, Inet1]. Srell is born [GN 26]. 07 December {stardate 20934.2} The U.S.S. "Asimov" class is officially commissioned by Star Fleet at Utopia Planitia during a brief ceremony. The bridge plaque is put in pride of place and the "Asimov" is ordered to begin shakedown cruises estimated to last 18 months. Developed to augment the "Ambassador" class, the "Asimov" class features improvements to the diplomatic and scientific sections. Not including high quality guest quarters like on the "Ambassador" class, the "Asimov" is equipped with elaborate conference facilities, capable of maintaining a wide range of environments. These ships contain some of the most powerful space borne sensor arrays of their time, including 14 modular sensor pallets for mission specific equipment. Included on the ship are 22 large, dedicated laboratory facilities, along with facilities to convert one of the cargo bays to hold extra scientific equipment if necessary [Inet11]. 19 December (stardate 17262.9) The U.S.S. "Nathan Littlejohn" (NCC-50533) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. This ship will be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone [COM]. 2344, Day 3, Month of Darnar From the Federation world Oriki, Ambassador Spock is summoned by the Romulan Commander Liviana Charvanek to Romulus on the basis of the Praetor posing a threat to interstellar security. He enters the Empire under the alias Symakhos, First Academician of Bardat [GN 36]. Elias Vaughn exchanges covert information with Lorgh on Space Station K-7. He finds Curzon Dax vacationing on Risa (after 13 weeks of Gallamite trade negotiations), blaming him for all the deaths caused by his settlement of the Betreka Nebula Incident. Curzon travels to Qo'noS where he pleads before Chancellor Kravokh [TLE #3]. stardates 21012.1-21096.4 {04 January} Day 3, 1st week of Tasmeen Commander Saavik, First Officer of the "Armstrong" under command of Captain Howes, begins to undergo Pon Farr and requests leave after learning from Captain Uhura that Spock has voyaged to Romulus. Spock meets Charvanek on Romulus in Ki Baratan, the capital city, and makes contact with the underground movement and Charvanek's kinsman Narviat. Praetor Dralath, at odds with Emperor Shiarkiek, is seeking glory for the Romulan Empire and plans to attack the Klingon outpost on Narendra III and then use it for a staging point for an assault on the Federation's Melville Colony. Saavik departs Romulus to warn Star Fleet, under strong duress from the Pon Farr drive. She is rescued by the "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-C) and dispatched to Vulcan aboard a shuttle before the ship alters course to intercept the Romulans at Narendra. Commander Charvanek takes the "Honor Blade" and her crew loyal to the Emperor, to Narendra and successfully defeats 3 out of the 7 warbirds under General Volskiar's command ("Swift Kill," "Sharp Sword," and "Battle Helm") before being captured and taken back to the homeworld aboard the "Victorious" [GN 36]. Shul Torem marries [S31 #3]. 26 January {stardate 21071.0} The U.S.S. "Apache" (NCC-51821) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. February According to one account, the U.S.S. "Crazy Horse" (NCC-50446) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is laid down at the Fleet Yards at Starbase 84 [Inet1]. The U.F.P. makes its first contact with the Jarada, to disasterous effect [TNG 113]. Star Fleet views the design schematics for the new "Nebula" class and after deliberation the primary design is approved and briefs for propulsion, computer, weapons, and spaceframe parameters are sent out to Star Fleet design agencies for consultation. The spaceframe design is approved and full specifications are forwarded to the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards for designations. Production begins with a projected 11 year turnover for the prototype ship [Inet11]. 01 March {stardate 21166.7} The U.S.S. "Shawnee" (NCC-51822) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. March [reference stardate 2/8303] {stardate 21166.7} The U.S.S. "Kai-Jasik" (NCC-6020) "Decker" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Pasteur" (NCC-10003) "M'Benga" class rescue/hospital ship are built [FASA]. Lt. Commander Elias Vaughn embarks on a series of difficult undercover assignments which will last 3 years [MG #4]. 02 April {stardate 21254.1} The U.S.S. "Apache" (NCC-51821) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. This ship will be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone [COM]. {14 April? stardate 21286.9?} On William Riker's 12th birthday his father takes him to the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge to observe Kodiak bears fishing for salmon [TNG #54]. {18 April? stardate 21297.8?} Kyle Riker negotiates with Orions on Rigel II [TNG #54]. 11 May {stardate 21360.7} The U.S.S. "Shawnee" (NCC-51822) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. She will undergo SLEP at Starbase 176 and subsequently be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone, circa 2372 [COM]. 12 May {stardate 21364.2} The U.S.S. "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-C) heavy cruiser commanded by Captain Rachel Garrett successfully defends the Narendra III Klingon outpost under attack by 4 Romulan warbirds, but is destroyed in the battle. Before destruction, the "Enterprise" is transported 22 years into the future via a temporal warp, effectively removed from the timestream, Time Track 'C' is created--sent back in time to its exact point of removal, the original timeline is restored [TNG 163, NTM, EDC]. The parents of Tiral are killed on Narendra III. Tiral will be raised by Grul and she will be put in charge of topaline production on TaD when Tiral is appointed governor [TNG #61]. Previous commanders of this "Ambassador" class "Enterprise" may have been Captains Leo Scott and Anar [FTS]. The Romulans take prisoners from the destroyed "Enterprise" and Lt. Natasha Yar is among them (transported from the alternate timeline from 2366 A.D., stardate 43625.2). They are interrogated and killed, except for Yar who is taken as a consort by the Romulan General Volskiar. At least in the Track 'A' universe, the Romulan Selan is present during the Narendra III attack as one of the Emperor's personal staff, and his first examination of Humans will be the prisoners taken from the "Enterprise." The Romulans believed they were justified in attacking Narendra as it was clearly established for strategic purposes, to spy in through the Neutral Zone and to test the Romulans. Regardless, the Narendra III attack will be hailed as a great military victory and commemorated as a holiday among the Romulan people in the future [TNG 201, GN 36, GN 17, GN 21]. Immediately after the Narendra III attack, Ambassador Spock works through the underground movement in Ki Baratan on Romulus to insight a riot among the Romulan people: Romulus Roars broadcasts Charvanek's recording of the Narendra massacre. Dralath is deposed and Narviat is crowned Praetor. Spock, still in Pon Farr, is transported back to U.F.P. space by Subcommander Ruanek and rescued by the "Stargazer" commanded by Captain Picard. Fleeing from Romulan space, Narviat's starship is destroyed by the "Stargazer" and Ruanek is granted asylum on Vulcan. The bonding ceremony between Saavik and Spock is completed, with Dr. McCoy present [GN 36]. In an alternate universe, the Klingon outpost is destroyed by the Romulans. The Klingons, believing their new U.F.P. allies betrayed them, break away from the treaty, and over two decades of war result between the U.F.P. and Klingon Empire. Known as Time Track 'C' this timeline will remain stable without the return of the "Enterprise-C" instead the ship will appear 22 years in the future as a lifeless, dead hulk--and will be destroyed by "Enterprise-D" thus stabilizing this time track, which may have been created by Trelane. In this timeline, Captain Picard and Commander Riker will be killed during Trelane's intermingling of Tracks 'A,' 'B,' and 'C' in 2370 (Track 'B's timeline), and when restored, two Data's will reside in this universe (the additional Data from Track 'A') [TNG 163, GN 17]. The U.S.S. "Gravesend" (NCC-19602) "Odessa" class fast frigate is the second Federation ship to arrive at Narendra III to provide assistance [Inet4]. From Qo'noS, Curzon Dax speaks with Ambassador Sarek on Vulcan and puts in a request with the communications officer on Starbase 343 to track down Elias Vaughn [TLE #3]. 28 May {stardate 21407.1} The U.S.S. "Chickasaw" (NCC-52555) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. June [reference stardate 2/8306] {stardate 21418.0} The U.S.S. "Peter Marlowe" (NCC-6021), U.S.S. "Jason Starion" (NCC-6022), and U.S.S. "Malcolm Swain" (NCC-6023) "Decker" class destroyers are built [FASA]. Jean-Luc Picard meets Abraham Orbutu on Cassiopeia Gamma IV [TNG #9]. Devinoni Ral relocates to Hercules III [TNG 156]. The U.S.S. "Memphis" encounters hostile Cardassian forces and sustains heavy damage to the bridge in a direct attack. With the tactical officer killed, Lt. Jellico replaces her. He devises a sucessful strategy and wins the encounter [SsC]. 30 June {stardate 21497.3} The U.S.S. "Mohawk" (NCC-52696) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. Tess Allenby is born on Beta Kupsic, the daughter of Tricia and Jared Allenby [SsC]. 20 July {stardate 21551.9} The U.S.S. "Chickasaw" (NCC-52555) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. She will be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone circa 2372 [COM]. 03 August {stardate 21590.2} The U.S.S. "Iroquois" (NCC-52707) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. On Betazed, Deanna Troi and Chandra begin meditating on a particular painting [GN 11]. Simon Tarses is born in the Martian Colonies, the son of Marya and Tyvek [SsC]. 27 August {stardate 21655.7} The U.S.S. "Mohawk" (NCC-52696) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. By circa 2372 she will be assigned to the Beta Quadrant exploration zone [COM]. A Bajoran shopkeeper and wife begin a small business on Bajor which will last for 17 years until their transfer to the Cardassian mining station Terok Nor (later to be called Deep Space 9) [DSN 431]. A deflector shield design flaw is corrected: focusing all firepower on one shield key spot to force a reset allowing a transporter beam to penetrate, is no longer feasible [GN 32]. On Vulcan, Tuvok goes on a pilgrimage into the desert to Mount Seleya. It is a dangerous trek across the desert by foot and with only the simplest of tools, but Tuvok suceeds over the course of several months. Afterwards Tuvok decides to rejoin Star Fleet [GN 33]. Aquiel Uhnari is born on Halii, the daughter of Marana and Hordel Uhnari [SsC]. The Zakdorn become members of the Federation [LUG]. 09 October {stardate 21773.2} The U.S.S. "Sioux" (NCC-52882) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. 21 October {stardate 21806.0} The U.S.S. "Iroquois" (NCC-52707) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. In 2371, the "Iroquois" will be overdue at Deep Space 3 and declared Missing in Action near the Dark Nebula region [COM]. The Advanced Starship Design Bureau (ASDB) begins early definition work on "Galaxy" class mission simulators programmed with basic vessel characteristics. Detail design work continues [NTM]. 10 November {stardate 21860.7} The U.S.S. "Cayuse" (NCC-52996) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. The Dars of Eloh begin to expand their purification plant, and about this time Daithin begins to fight by the side of Waln in the civil wars [TNG #35]. Draa'kon geneticists find a genome that produces certain combat abilities in breeding stock. To support Draa'kon agression against other species, it is introduced in the form of an airborne virus into the atmosphere of Xhaldia (Antiacus system) to seed the inhabitants' offspring with super-powers ideal for warriors. They will be ready to be harvested in 22 years [GN 31]. Construction begins on the redesigned "Vor'Cha" class, now intended to counter Star Fleet's developing "Nebula" class starship [Inet11]. 07 December {stardate 21934.4} The U.S.S. "Sioux" (NCC-52882) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. She will be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone and will be damaged in an encounter with the Breen at Atatex III in 2372. At Starbase 74 she will undergo the SLEP [COM]. 24 December {stardate 21980.9} Further computer modeling efforts by members of the structural, systems, and propulsion working groups on the "Galaxy" Class Project result in revised specifications being sent to the Utopia Planitia designers. These specifications require the "Galaxy" class to sustain a normal cruising speed of warp 6 until fuel exhaustion, a maximum cruising speed of warp 9.2, and a maximum top speed of warp 9.6 for 12 hours. The total estimated vehicle mass is reduced through materials improvements and internal rearrangements to 4.96 million metric tons [NTM]. Around this time, Jean-Luc Picard meets Elias Vaughn [TNG #66]. 2345, 25 January {stardate 22068.5} The U.S.S. "Cayuse" (NCC-52996) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. She will be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone, circa 2372 [COM]. This is the era during which Tuvok returns to Star Fleet after a prolonged resignation of over 50 years [V 145]. The last of the old "Wasp" class cruisers, operating as auxiliary types, ends its service [GEC V9N1]. The first of many Contrictors (gravitic anomalies) hits PojjanPirakot, killing nearly a billion people. The Romulan scientist Zevon is responsible when a quantum-warp experiment goes awry [TNG #53]. During this era, chaseum is developed. A highly useful metal, it will become one of the most popular metals throughout the Federation, possessing all the metallic properties of latinum except color, density, and non-replicatability [TNG #33]. Sela Yar, the daughter of the alternate timeline's Tasha Yar, is born in Romulan captivity [TNG 201]. This is roughly the period during which the Borg assimilate Species 2822 in the Delta Quadrant [V #16]. Jessel, Data's future housekeeper, is born sometime this era [TNG 277]. 02 February {stardate 22090.4} The U.S.S. "Choctaw" (NCC-53201) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. The NX-36410 becomes officially named the U.S.S. "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" and Cosmadyne is awarded the contract for 9 vessels (with options for the construction of another 9 up to the framework stage only) [GEC V6N2]. February [reference stardate 2/8402] {stardate 22087.7} The U.S.S. "Royal Proxima" (NCC-3004) "Royal Sovereign" class battle- cruiser is built [FASA]. Data graduates from the Star Fleet Academy with honors in exobiology and probability mechanics [TNG 214, TNG 101]. 29 March {stardate 22241.1} The U.S.S. "Tarhe" (NCC-53236) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. The saucer section separation mechanism for the "Nebula" prototype is designed. This new design will allow the ship to separate the saucer and stardrive sections in an emergency, but will not allow reconnection without the need of a major starbase [Inet11]. 15 April {stardate 22287.7} The U.S.S. "Choctaw" (NCC-53201) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned [COM]. Moll (Enor) is born [GN 30]. Gaysd Tel is born [DSN #11]. May The U.S.S. "Nebula" (NCC-60590) is laid down at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, in addition to a sistership, the U.S.S. "Farragut" (NCC-60591) [Inet1]. At age 5, Worf is placed in Emperor Kahless Military City after having disciplinary problems. He will meet and befriend Malach and become blood brothers. Worf's father will speak to Worf with respect a year later [DSN #22]. 25 May {stardate 22397.3} The U.S.S. "Tarhe" (NCC-53236) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. Circa 2372 she will be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone [COM]. Li Kirnis is posted to a Melacronai research outpost [TNG #56]. stardate 16175.4 The U.S.S. "Stargazer" (NCC-2893) enroute to Alpha Pensura receives a priority message from a Gorn ship and diverts to Vontalimar IV. Captain Picard meets with Leader Keeyah who declares war against the Federation on the account of the U.F.P.'s expansion across the galaxy. Picard, not wanting this second U.F.P. contact with the Gorn to begin a war, challenges Keeyah to negotiate instead. The war is prevented, or at least delayed [TNG #32]. The "Riku" class undergoes major refitting, incorporating ASRV lifeboats. Weaponry upgrades now include 6 Type 8 phaser rings (2 saucer top and 4 saucer bottom), 2 pulse phasers, and 4 torpedo tubes (2 fore, 2 aft) [Inet2]. stardate 22519.5 {08 July} The U.S.S. "Brittain" (NCC-21166) "Miranda" class science vessel is commissioned [TNG 191]. On Bajor, Odo first assumes humanoid form [DSN 564]. Star Fleet mothballs the U.S.S. "Auk," "Pelican" class heavy fleet support vessel, and the last of her class [Inet5]. August Laura and David Prescott are married [SNW II]. 16 August {stardate 22624.7} The U.S.S. "Delaware" (NCC-53941) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. Dr. Zorka develops a coupling shield for starship nacelles [TNG #33]. Kathryn Janeway becomes captain of her tennis team at The Meadows [GN 25]. Elizabeth Shelby at age 7 rides a pony for the first time then eats ice cream until getting sick [G #7]. The "Triton" class cruisers begin to near the end of their effective lifespan. They remain either with the Star Fleet Reserve, as training ships with the Star Fleet Academy, or occassionally as mainline units still on active duty [Inet14]. The planet Halka is mapped. Possibly the Preservers will delay any further surveying of the planet for at least 30 years [GN 40]. October [reference stardate 2/8410] {stardate 22750.7} The U.S.S. "Voris" (NCC-10004) "M'Benga" class rescue/hospital ship is built [FASA]. 19 October {stardate 22800.0} The U.S.S. "Tonkawa" (NCC-54083) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. Mass and volume studies proceed for all internal systems on the "Galaxy" class starship, based on the first cut of frame designs, narrowing the field from 40 to 15. The computer core and software architecture passes Design Review 0 [NTM]. 05 November (stardate 18492.0) The U.S.S. "Delaware" (NCC-53941) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. She will be assigned to the U.F.P.-Romulan Neutral Zone circa 2372 [COM]. The GR3 personnel shuttle enters service in the Klingon Empire. This craft is outfitted to carry 12 people and has warp 2 capacity [KTM]. 04 December {stardate 22926.0} The U.S.S. "Tonkawa" (NCC-54083) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. By circa 2372 she will be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone [COM]. The Albino goes into hiding on Secarus IV [DSN 439]. Chakotay wants to be a paleontologist at age 6 [V 228]. Curzon Dax meets Lt. "Deco" Keog while on a diplomatic assignment on the "Lexington" hosting a conference with the Antedeans [BB #1]. 16 December {stardate 22958.9} The U.S.S. "Mescalero" (NCC-54239) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. Geordi La Forge sees the remnants of the Achorii civilization with his family [TNG #32]. Melora Pazlar sees a Lipul for the first time in her life on Gemworld [TNG #58]. 2346 In the Romulan Empire, Skrasis is born [GN 21]. Kor, a member of the oversight committee, denies Martok's application to become a Klingon officer. With Kor's mark of rejection, Martok cannot join even as a common soldier. Martok will spend 5 years as a civilian laboror aboard General Shavang's flagship. Fortunately, the Romulans will make a foolhardy attempt to board the ship and Martok will earn a battlefield commission [DSN 557]. At age 3, Brenna Covington is tormented by her father. Even her doll is ripped apart [V #24]. February [reference stardate 2/8502] {stardate 23087.7} The U.S.S. "Sagan" (NCC-20000) class science research vessel enters service in Star Fleet. Built as an improvement on the weak "Gagarin" class science vessel, the "Sagan" deep space science and research vessel has improved power, shielding, and weaponry so that it can better defend itself if necessary during the course of a mission. The "Sagan" class is designed to provide an extensive geological, biological, and cartographic survey of newly discovered worlds and to serve as manned deep space probes of astronomical and astrophysical phenomena on station for long periods of time [FASA]. Mercurius Singletary is born [STB]. In the Delta Quadrant, the Kazons revolt against the Tripe who share their homeworld [V 121]. 01 March {stardate 23164.4} The U.S.S. "Pawnee" (NCC-55366) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. 03 March (stardate 19096.5) The U.S.S. "Mescalero" (NCC-54239) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. The "Mescalero" will be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone by circa 2372 [COM]. Two weeks prior to departing on a mission, Captain Picard becomes romantically involved with Miranda Vigo on Earth [TNG 274]. Morgen graduates from the Star Fleet Academy and is immediately assigned to the "Stargazer" (NCC-2893) with the rank of Ensign [GN 9]. Drake Kimball retires from Star Fleet [TLE #5]. The "Nebula's" separation systems pass Review 1 and the finds are shared with the "Galaxy" class team. The navigational deflector is designed. The Theoretical Propulsion Dynamics Labs send a functional test core for fitting and alignment in the bare "Nebula's" chassis. The chassis latching system passes Review 1. By the end of the year the spaceframe will be 37% completed [Inet11]. Neal Hawk is born in Sunnyvale, California on Earth, the son of Gwynneth and Ethan Hawk [SsC]. Steve McClellan is born [GN 29]. About this time, 30% of Terok Nor's central core framing is machined from asteroidal materials in the Cardassian system and moved across 5.25 light years into orbit around Bajor by Cardassian freighters for assembly [DNTM]. The "Triton" class cruisers are slowly culled from the fleet and occasionally mothballed or scrapped [Inet14]. Wayeh Surt marries [DSNA1]. 11 May {stardate 23358.9} The U.S.S. "Cochise" (NCC-56520) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. The "Xerxes" class light cruisers are withdrawn from service [Inet12]. 29 May {stardate 23408.2} The U.S.S. "Pawnee" (NCC-55366) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. By circa 2372 the "Pawnee" will be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone [COM]. "The Egg," a neutronium probe, is designed and developed by Paul Stubbs [TNG 150]. The Klingon "Felg'ra" class warship is commissioned. The brainchild of the brilliant, if somewhat eccentric, Klingon starship engineer BraleH of House JoHgel, other Great Houses will adopt the design, occasionally modifying it to suit their own needs [Inet10]. Sirsy is born [MG #1]. 22 July {stardate 23556.2} The U.S.S. "Geronimo" (NCC-56972) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. 27 July (stardate 19627.5) The U.S.S. "Cochise" (NCC-56520) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. This ship will be assigned to the Beta Quadrant exploration zone circa 2372 [COM]. Riker at age 14 goes mountain climbing explicitly against his father's orders and nearly dies halfway up a particularly hazardous peak [NF #1]. William Riker witnesses 8 hunters jointly agree to kill a grizzly bear after it maims one member. The kill the bear, and realize it was protecting its cubs [TLE #5]. 12 August {stardate 23613.7} The U.S.S. "Dakota" (NCC-58104) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. Kira Nerys' mother, an icon painter from Dahkur Province, dies of malnutrition at the Singa refugee camp on Bajor. This is also the era during which Shakaar begins his fight against the Cardassians. Or so Kira Nerys will believe until 2374. In reality, Kira Meru left her husband Tabon for Gul Dukat [DSN 451, DSN 470, DSN 541]. The "Prendak" class prisoner transport is commissioned in the Cardassian Union. Built to transport up to 2,500 hardened criminals (in independent cells) with absolute security, the "Prendak" class is considered inescapable [Inet10]. 24 September (stardate 19924.2) The U.S.S. "Geronimo" (NCC-56972) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. By circa 2372 she will be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone [COM]. K'mpec assigns Mogh to uncover a spy for the Romulans on Khitomer. Mogh's mate, Kaasin, accepts the position there of mok'bara instructor. Also traveling there is Worf, their son, and Kahlest their nurse maid. On Romulus, the Tal Shiar is notified of the contents of an interrogation conducted by the Cardassian Obsidian Order. The data reveals that House Kultan is commissioned to develop biogenic weapons on Khitomer. The infamous Romulan attack on that colony will be forthcoming [TLE #3, DSN #22]. 03 October {stardate 23756.2} The U.S.S. "Seneca" (NCC-59269) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. The testing of hull materials for the "Galaxy" class proceeds; for the final design must include conduits for a structural integrity field (SIF), inertial damping field (IDF), and deflector shield grid. Warp and impulse systems pass Design Review 0, but materials difficulties are foreseen in the warp coils. The impulse system design is frozen. The computer design passes Reviews 1 and 2. Sensor systems evolve. The habitation and workspace module design is frozen, and fabrication begins. A redesign of the transporter biofilter is requested. The phaser emitter undergoes redesign, the photon torpedo upgrade proceeds with the standard launcher and casings, and the main deflector design is frozen [NTM]. At the tender age of 5, Julian Bashir performs his first surgery--on his teddy bear named Kukalaka. He re-stuffs and re-sews the toy's leg [DSN 495]. November [reference stardate 2/8511] {stardate 23835.6} The U.S.S. "Crenshaw" (NCC-10005) "M'Benga" class rescue/hospital ship is built and will shortly be lost, her whereabouts unknown [FASA]. 04 November {stardate 23843.8} The U.S.S. "Dakota" (NCC-58104) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. She will be assigned to the Beta Quadrant exploration zone circa 2372 [COM]. The I.K.S. "Sompek" receives a distress signal from the Morska system, the I.K.S. "Konmat" is under attack by 3 "Galor" class vessels. Kravokh overrides Kang's orders (present for an inspection tour aboard the new "Vakk" class ships) to send only 2 ships. The distress call is later revealed to have been faked, to divert ships away from the Khitomer region. It is too much for K'mpec who challenges Kravokh--and is victorious, becoming the new High Chancellor of the Klingon Empire [TLE #3]. stardate 23859.7 {09 November} The Khitomer Massacre: Romulan ships ravage the Klingon agricultural colony on Khitomer, killing 4,000 Klingons. Its defenses sabotaged by Ja'rod, a traitor working for the Romulans and the head of the House of Duras. Worf and Kahlest are the only survivors. The U.S.S. "Intrepid" (NCC-38907), commanded by Captain Drew Deighan, offers assistance. This is the first major battle between the Romulans and Klingons after the end of their alliance. Sergey Rozhenko, a non-commissioned warp field specialist aboard the "Intrepid," adopts Worf after finding the boy buried under wreckage in a sub-basement with his nursemaid Kahlest. They are taken to Starbase 24 where Worf is treated (he will suffer minor brain damage and memory loss). Kahlest emphasizes that Worf must be taken away and never return to the Empire where he will be a target. He will be raised on the farming world Gault. Meanwhile, in the Empire, Lorgh will raise Worf's brother, Kurn [TNG 165, TNG #5, TNG #29, TLE #3]. Klingon warriors defending an outpost on the perimeter of the Khitomer system are taken captive by Romulans under the leadership of Commander Tokath. Following 3 months of interrogation, they will live out the remainder of their lives in a Romulan prison camp on Carraya until Worf's arrival in 2369 [TNG 243]. In the "Mirror" universe, Ja'rod takes custody of the young boy Worf following the Khitomer Massacre. Worf is the only survivor, even his brother Kurn is killed. He is adopted into the Ja'rod family and will grow up with Duras as his brother. They will fight together, serve together, and plot to take over the Klingon Empire together after Ja'rod is killed in a skirmish with a Romulan Bird of Prey [DP #1]. K'mpec, once learning the true background of how the Ch'gran colony was lost, cedes Raknal V to the Cardassians--closing the Betreka Nebula Incident. Enabran Tain assigns Corbin Entek to Cardassia. Elias Vaughn meets Curzon Dax on Betazed prior to a mission with T'Prynn to Arvada III [TLE #3]. The people of Xhaldia (Antiacus system) venture out into space. They will eventually become U.F.P. allies. The Draa'kons have other plans for them [GN 31]. Assuming the cyle has not been disrupted, Tuvok once again experiences pon farr [V 145]. Si Cwan is born in the Thallonian Empire [NF #8]. 05 December {stardate 23928.8} The U.S.S. "Seneca" (NCC-59269) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. The "Seneca" will be assigned, circa 2372, to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone [COM]. 06 December {stardate 23931.5} The U.S.S. "Tomahawk" (NCC-60013) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. William Riker falls in love with Elizabeth Fallon [TNG #19]. Marla Kinsolving is born [TNG #21]. On Capulon (Sigma Delphini) IV, Faellon becomes Chief Servant to the king [TNG #27]. 2347, January [reference stardate 2/8601] {stardate 24002.7} The "Decker" class destroyers U.S.S. "Andre LaSalle" (NCC-6024) and U.S.S. "Connor Jacoby" (NCC-6025) are built [FASA]. William Riker meets Paula Andropova in Golden Gate Park on Earth [TNG #13]. The Klingon "Chut'Duj" class system patrol ship is commissioned. A variant on the "B'rel" class hull and configuration, the "Chut'Duj" class is designed for individual star system patrol and contains weapons for fending off pirates and other menaces, and 150 highly secure jail cells for the transport of captured criminals. Although it has a warp core for power generation, the "Chut'Duj" lacks warp nacelles and therefore remains confined to the home system where it was constructed [Inet10]. Maltz is making a living serving as a bounty hunter during this period [GN 41]. February [reference stardate 2/8602] {stardate 24087.7} The U.S.S. "Surmass" (NCC-6026) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA]. 20 February {stardate 24139.7} The U.S.S. "Wounded Knee" (NCC-60014) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. In school, 7-year old Worf gets in trouble for fighting with other students [TNG 178]. March [reference stardate 2/8603] {stardate 24164.4} The U.S.S. "Nagato" (NCC-3005) "Royal Sovereign" class battlecruiser is built [FASA]. 14 March {stardate 24200.0} The U.S.S. "Tomahawk" (NCC-60013) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. In circa 2372, she will be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone [COM]. Ro Laren watches her father tortured and killed by Cardassians [TNG 203]. April [reference stardate 2/8604] {stardate 24249.3} The U.S.S. "Peter Preston" (NCC-6027) "Decker" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Shenvala" (NCC-10006) "M'Benga" class rescue/hospital ship are built [FASA]. Veronica Stadi is born on Betazed, the daughter of Anissina and Gwendal Stadi [SsC]. On Kora II, in the Cardassian Union, Dr. Cren Veruda defects to the U.F.P. Lt. Commander Elias Vaughn meets Ruriko Tenmei for the first time--the latter surgically altered to appear as a Cardassian. The Cardassians plan to link up artificial intelligence nodes across the Union and the Federation through subspace relays. T'Prynn dies while beaming off of an exploding Ktarian freebooter to the U.S.S. "T'Plana-Hath." Vaughn and Tenmei attend T'Prynn's funeral services at Mount Seleya on Vulcan. After returning from the Monac system to install Veruda's countermeasure program, they return to Star Fleet Headquarters for debriefing [MG #4]. 11 May {stardate 24358.9} The U.S.S. "Cherokee" (NCC-62292) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. Samantha Wildman is born on Ekaris III, the daughter of Linette and James Wildman [SsC]. 21 May (stardate 20133.7) The U.S.S. "Wounded Knee" (NCC-60014) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. She will be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone [COM]. On Antares IV, Dr. Costa and his wife combat an infestation of parasitic micro organisms and teach the inhabitants hydroponic farming under ultraclean conditions [TNG #16]. The Romulans attack the planet Penzatti. Dantar VI & VII die in the attack [GN 8]. The Star Fleet combadge introduced in 2300 is phased out. A more circular communicator badge is introduced [COM]. Star Fleet Command determines that the Type 1/2B and C models are to be retired and replaced with newer, more maintainable models. The Type 2D has performed marvelously in the special operations role and should undergo a complete upgrade to continue serving in that role. Star Fleet also adopts the policy of designating hand phasers by the terms Type I for palm units and Type II for the larger pistol units. The letters designating variations are to be dropped from the type designator. Instead, the letter designator is used as a stock identifier only. For example, the Type 2D is redesignated Phaser, Type II, Model D. This is intended to reduce the documentation modifications required every time a new model phaser is introduced. This same year, Star Fleet issues a request for proposals for Type I and II phaser replacement. Surprisingly there are few proposals submitted, and the RFP does not require the Type I and II weapons to be integrated. Star Fleet had not contracted a new hand phaser in over 50 years, and many new vendors are concentrating on upgrading existing models. Sestra does not even submit a proposal as they are heavily involved in the development of the starship-mounted Linear Phaser Array [GEC V6N5]. Patrick D'Sora dies [SsC]. July [reference stardate 2/8607] {stardate 24498.6} The U.S.S. "Dietrich Vinsel" (NCC-6028) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA]. The first androids revolt against their creators on Vemla, eventually leading to world war. Their leader, Jared, will eventually commandeer the Vemlan ship "Conquest" and flee from Vemla with a crew of android refugees [TNG #20]. Joseph Kirby is born on the New Manhattan colony, the son of Eileen and Salvador Kirby [SsC]. The computer cores arrive and are fitted to the "Nebula." The Propulsion Dynamics Labs deliver a fully functional warp core for testing. The reactors are online and supplying primary power [Inet11]. 01 August {stardate 24583.6} The U.S.S. "Zuni" (NCC-64457) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. At age 6, Julian Bashir is a slow-learner in first grade [DSN 514]. Robin Lefler is born in Trenton, New Jersey on Earth. She is the daughter of Morgan and Mark Lefler [SsC]. 27 August {stardate 24654.8} The U.S.S. "Cherokee" (NCC-62292) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. She will also be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone by circa 2372 [COM]. Kerin is born aboard the Nistral family ship of the Tizarin [TNG #18]. September [reference stardate 2/8609] {stardate 24668.5} The U.S.S. "Myrr' lin T'alon" (NCC-6029) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA]. Miles O'Brien becomes a transporter specialist [TNG 228]. Kyle Riker goes fishing with his son [TNG #73]. The "Hanseatic" (NCC-50567) class transport/tug enters service. With warp 8.4 capacity, these advanced ships can tow even the largest ships at speeds up to warp 6. With complements of 88, 11 ships will be built [Inet2]. The warp engine systems design is tentatively frozen on the "Galaxy" Class Project. The anticipating nacelle design will be frozen later in the year. The impulse design undergoes tweaking. The computer cores pass Reviews 3 & 4. The transporter biofilter design is frozen and fabrication begins. The phaser emitter redesign passes Review 0. The main deflector's power supply is redesigned to accommodate science instruments [NTM]. Simon enters Star Fleet Academy about this time [BB #1]. October [reference stardate 2/8610] {stardate 24750.7} The U.S.S. "Archon Chovich" (NCC-6030) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA]. Aboard the "Stargazer" (NCC-2893), Lt. Gerda Asmund attempts to murder Ensign Morgen with a rikajsha stalk in the shuttlebay. She is found guilty of attempted murder and will spend eleven years of her life in the rehabilitation colony on Anjelica VII before committing suicide shortly after her release [GN 9]. Jason Vigo, the son of Miranda Vigo, is born [TNG 274]. 31 October {stardate 24832.9} The U.S.S. "William Bearclaw" (NCC-65811) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched. This starship is named after Captain William Bearclaw who settled a dispute between two Klingon battle squadrons during the evacuation from Qo'nos [COM]. 04 November (stardate 20611.5) The U.S.S. "Zuni" (NCC-64457) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. Commanded by Captain Dayton, the "Zuni" will complete the first survey of the Daylix Nebula. By 2372 the "Zuni" will be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone [COM]. Enterprise zones are established in the undeveloped areas of the Aretian system to better facilitate plans for a solar system-wide monetary unit [TNG #23]. Geordi La Forge at age 12 lives with his mother aboard a science ship [TNG #29]. A bottle of Chateau Picard of this year's vintage will be given to Jean-Luc Picard by his brother Robert in 2367 [TNG 178]. At age 13, M'k'n'zy of Xenex has no parents and ventures into the Pit (in accordance with unofficial tradition) with no supplies aside from limited water. On the 8th day his brother finds him and M'k'n'zy fabricates a story of bogus visions to encourage his people to rebel against the Danteri [NF #1]. Michael Carlin becomes the commanding officer of Starbase 11 [NWNC]. December [reference stardate 2/8612] {stardate 24917.8} The U.S.S. "Stonwin" (NCC-6031) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA]. The "Hopper" Class Development Project is initiated as a direct response to the (First?) Setlik III Massacre and the following outbreak of hostilities with the Cardassian Union. After the first few planet-bound engagements of the war, it became clear to Star Fleet that the Cardassian forces had developed a stable form of transporter inhibitor, a technology that had only been known to be used by the Tholian Assembly. This is the first recorded Federation conflict involving the use of transporter inhibitors and subspace scattering fields to impede ship-to-shore and site-to-site transporting of personnel and equipment. It is decided that the existing Type 4, the newly-commissioned Type 5 personnel shuttle, and the "Scotia" class runabouts currently in service are not up to handling the kinds of heavy loads and long duty hours that would be required for a sector wide conflict that would primarily take place on planetary surfaces instead of in a small scale fleet action, the method of battle to which the U.F.P. and Star Fleet had become accustomed [Inet13]. The Cardassian "Bel'shan" class cruiser "Ren'gara" participates in the Setlik III incident and its aftermath [Inet10]. Dr. Katherine Pulaski accepts a Star Fleet commission with the rank of Lt. Commander [SsC]. Linda (of the Maquis) is born about this time [TNG #39]. 2348, January [reference stardate 2/8701] {stardate 25002.7} The U.S.S. "Hieracho Naguro" (NCC-6032) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA]. Crofter Thamnos presents a paper at the Federation Medical Academy on Rigellian fever [TLE #6]. Erva Konal, an Yrommian, is born [V 171]. Jack R. Crusher marries Beverly Howard [SsC]. Dr. Katherine Pulaski is posted aboard the U.S.S. "Renegade" as a medical officer [SsC]. 06 January {stardate 25016.4} The U.S.S. "William Bearclaw" (NCC-65811) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned [COM]. stardate 25017 {06 January} During her first propulsion systems test, a malfunctioning RCS thrust causes the U.S.S. "Atronach" (NCC-45010) "Erlangen" class heavy cruiser to collide with the drydock structure, resulting in several weeks of repair work. "Erlangen" class heavy cruisers are slightly smaller than "Excelsior" class ships and are designed as viable replacements and upgrades utilizing large pre-formed hull segments and large numbers of "Excelsior" class components. 6 vessels will comprise this class [Inet4]. Anthony DeCurtis is born in New Berlin on Luna, the son of Marie-Therese and George DeCurtis [SsC]. 31 January {stardate 25084.7} The U.S.S. "Mohican" (NCC-66679) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. Amnesty is offered to the Gatherers by Marouk of Acamar III. They refuse [TNG 124]. The Type 2D Phaser is upgraded with a newer emitter crystal (LiCu 517) and completely new internal electronics, to allow the phaser to continue in service for another 26 years [GEC V6N5]. Seung Kee Reese is born in New York City on Earth, the son of Nok Soo and Vernon Reese [SsC]. The computer systems of the "Nebula" are operating at 59% of maximum and are expected to become self aware late in the year. Primary testing begins on the warp core. The stardrive section nears completion. The bridge module is attached to the primary hull. The master chassis is now completed for 3 starships with newly-designed Type 3 torpedo launchers fitted [Inet11]. March [reference stardate 2/8703] {stardate 25166.7} The U.S.S. "Lawrence Stiles" (NCC-6033) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA]. The vehicle frame design and docking latch system of the "Galaxy" Class Project passes Review 0. The final selection of frame alloys for the starship is made and the materials are ordered. The warp engine and nacelle designs are frozen, and the nacelle passes Reviews 0 & 1. Test fabrication of the warp engine components begin, along with impulse engine components, main computers, and transporter systems. Tractor beam and communications systems designs are frozen; fabrication is deferred for power simulations. The 3rd redesign of the phaser emitter passes Review 0--reviews 1 & 2 are skipped and fabrication begins. The main deflector's power system is redesigned and fabrication is also started [NTM]. Father Veritas founds the Purity League on Archaria III, increasing terrorism on the planet aimed at Peladians, in the name of Human racial purity [TNG #51]. Zandra Taitt is born on Tau Ceti II, the daughter of Pearl and George Taitt [SsC]. 26 March {stardate 25235.0} The U.S.S. "Mohican" (NCC-66679) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. The "Mohican" will be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone by 2372 [COM]. 27 March {stardate 25237.7} The U.S.S. "Red Cloud" (NCC-67703) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. April [reference stardate 2/8704] {stardate 25251.4} The U.S.S. "Nherat" (NCC-6034) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA]. Astrid Kemal, the daughter of Ivan and Lenore Kemal, is born on Hera (492 Lyncis III) [TNG #42]. 04 April {stardate 25259.6} The U.S.S. "Quanah Parker" (NCC-71811) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. Captain Picard visits his home in LaBarre, France on Earth--his next visit will be in early 2367 following the Battle of Wolf 359 [TNG 178]. May [reference stardate 2/8705] {stardate 25333.3} The U.S.S. "Samantha Piper" (NCC-6035) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA]. 08 May {stardate 25352.5} Mark McClellan is born [GN 29]. The weather control systems on the Caldos colony are installed or uprated. In any case, they will work flawlessly for 22 years [TNG 266]. The Davon system is no longer disputed territory when Star Fleet cedes it to the Cardassians in a border treaty [DSN #11]. Eric Stiles befriends Greg Blake [TNG #53]. Worf and his stepfather build a treehouse on Earth [DSN #29]. June [reference stardate 2/8706] {stardate 25418.0} The U.S.S. "Mandala Flynn" (NCC-6036) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA]. 04 June {stardate 25426.2} The U.S.S. "Red Cloud" (NCC-67703) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. This starship will also be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone circa 2372 [COM]. 14 June {stardate 25453.6} The U.S.S. "Ahawahnne" (NCC-73620) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. stardate 25479 {23 June} Annika Hansen is born on the Tendara Colony (Gemaura III), the daughter of (Seka) Erin and Magnus (Han) Hansen [V 170, V 209, SsC]. Kathryn Janeway, at age 14, swims underwater on Mars under Olympus Mons. She saves Hobbes Johnson's life after being caught in a deadly underground current. Vice-Admiral Janeway grounds her for a week [GN 25]. 22 July {stardate 25557.4} The U.S.S. "Quanah Parker" (NCC-71811) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. On a first contact mission, the "Quanah Parker" will discover intelligent, tool-using lifeforms on the fourth moon of Delta Pravious VIII. Existing in 70% vacuum, it is theorized that they communicate on a psionic level, gaining nourishment from both the soil of the moon and the high radiation of the moon's planetary gas giant. She will complete its SLEP program at Starbase 74 and be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone in 2372 [COM]. 25 July {stardate 25565.6} The U.S.S. "True Bear" (NCC-73753) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. Deanna Troi realizes that she will never be a full telepath and is forced to cope with feelings of isolation and inadequacy [TNG #27]. August [reference stardate 2/8708] {stardate 25584.7} The U.S.S. "Irkin B'tly" (NCC-6037) "Decker" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Barnard" (NCC-10007) "M'Benga" class rescue/hospital ship are built [FASA]. Just before his 7th birthday, Julian Bashir's parents take him from Earth to Adigeon Prime. Accelerated critical neural pathway formation treatments begin over the next two months. Bashir's mental abilities are increased, his I.Q. jumping 5 points a day for over two weeks. Returning to Earth, he is enrolled in a new school using falsified records. The genetic recoding alone is an illegal operation and the secret will be kept for nearly 25 years [DSN 514]. 28 August {stardate 25658.5} The U.S.S. "Ahawahnne" (NCC-73620) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. This starship will nearly be destroyed by the Borg at Wolf 359 in 2367. Consequently, the "Ahawahnne" will be sent through the SLEP program and be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone, circa 2372 [COM]. 05 September {stardate 25680.3} The U.S.S. "True Bear" (NCC-73753) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. This starship will be assigned to the Beta Quadrant exploration zone in circa 2372 [COM]. Iarni Koban is born on Foothold [TNG #21]. Ensign Data is promoted to a Lieutenant grade [TNG 114]. October [reference stardate 2/8710] {stardate 25751.4} The U.S.S. "Libby Curtis" (NCC-6038) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA]. The Greens of Oriana are given a chance to rejoin their people [TNG #24]. Wesley Crusher is born [TNG 119, TNG 150, TNG #33]. Work starts on the "Pacal" (NCC-31005) class fast scout. Intended to replace the "Alassa" class, the Pacal Development Team, under the command of Commodore T'Kera, will reuse proven technologies from the "Ambassador," "Niagra," and "Sagittarius" classes [Inet9]. 09 November {stardate 25857.9} The U.S.S. "Lakota" (NCC-73897) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. Mikal Tillstrom is born [TNG #25]. T'Sara's last archeological publication appears, before the departure of the "Stargazer" (NCC-2893) on an extended deep space mission [GN 13]. The U.S.S. "Dubet" (NCC-5697) "Semenou" class frigate is decommissioned due to extensive microfracture problems throughout the hull, and stored at the Inkestra VI facility [Inet4]. December [reference stardate 2/8712] {stardate 25918.0} The U.S.S. "Allison Vinson" (NCC-6039) "Decker" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Carson" (NCC-20002) "Sagan" class science research vessel are built. The U.S.S. "Callisto" (NCC-2509) "Constellation" class starship is destroyed in action [FASA]. The very first hopper prototype, designated hopper pathfinder (PX-01/SLO) rolls off the fabrication decks of Utopia Planitia. Essentially a modified N-4 Yoyodyne remote ore lifter with a jury rigged cockpit, enhanced outboard impulse pods and a Daystrom Duotronic VI processor supplemented by 4 of the newer M-11 isolinear control microprocessors, the Hopper will eventually be employed as the sublight workhorse of the Federation and Star Fleet. Its enhanced impulse drive system also includes an innovation previously developed for "Ambassador" class ships: a compact space-time driver coil to increase drive acceleration and fusion power efficiency, a first for a sublight-only vessel. This gives the craft unprecedented flexibility in speed, acceleration, and sheer lifting power under a variety of different mission scenarios, ranging from zero-g troop deployment to mobile ground ops and heavy ordinance deployment. The overall design is similar to the "Sphinx" class work pod (larger than a Work Bee but smaller than a Runabout) serving many diverse roles including cargo ship, ambulence, agricultural vehicle, planetary surveyor, troop transport, mobile weapons platform, and even a family vehicle. There will be various trailers and auxiliary modules so as to accommodate these roles. As such, there will be a Star Fleet Tactical hopper, a Tactical communications hopper, a Hopper with launcher, a Hopper as a Queen Bee (Work Bee carrier), an Antigrav tank carrier Hopper, a Hopper with impulse reactors, a Medical Hopper, a News Hopper, a Colonial Hopper, a Family Hopper, and specialized ASDB Hopper and Red Squad Hopper [Inet13]. Keog, Security Chief on the "Lexington," has a hangover when the an-Jirok attack at Altair VI. Five officers die as a result [BB #1]. Around this time, Mackenzie Calhoun kills his first man on Xenex: a bodyguard of Stener the tax collector [TCT #5]. 17 December [reference stardate 2/8712.17] {stardate 25961.7} Ensign Nathaniel Zar III, a Star Fleet Merchant Marine of the U.S.S. "Thor" is awarded the Denebian Swan of Merit for preventing the seizure of mercantile goods by a Ferengi boarding party after his superiors were killed in an unprovoked attack [FASA]. When Wesley Crusher is 10 weeks old, his father Jack Crusher makes a holographic recording for him [TNG 177]. 2349, January [reference stardate 2/8801] {stardate 26002.7} The design of the Federation Peace Medal is modified. The U.S.S. "Discovery" (NCC-3006) "Royal Sovereign" class battlecruiser is built [FASA]. On Bajor, the Site 4 excavation site is bombed by Bajoran rebels in order to prevent their unearthing of a lost orb from the long-lost city Bar'trila. Glin Dukat turns a disruptor on Gul Atal rather than die to prevent the secret leaking out [GN 48]. The U.S.S. "Antipodes" (NX-49383) class medium cruiser is commissioned. A 'limited edition' cruiser with a high level of durability, 50 ships will comprise this class of warp 8.6 (later upgraded to warp 9.975) capacity vessels. Each carries a complement of 185 and is armed with 6 phaser arrays and 3 photon torpedo launchers [Inet12]. Sarita Carson is born in Cape Town, African Confederation on Earth. Her parents are Helga and Isaac Carson [SsC]. Dougie Naismith is born [V 171]. 08 January {stardate 26021.9} The U.S.S. "Lakota" (NCC-73897) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. She will be assigned to the Beta Quadrant exploration zone circa 2372. Also in service at the same time is an "Excelsior" (upgraded) class "Lakota" (NCC-42768) [COM, DSN 484]. Ensign Tuvok is assigned to the U.S.S. "Wyoming" ("Mediterranean" class, NCC-43730) [SsC]. 26 January {stardate 26071.2} The U.S.S. "White Wolf" (NCC-74004) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is launched [COM]. February [reference stardate 2/8802] {stardate 26087.7} The U.S.S. "Wellington" (NCC-50000) class light cruiser enters service in Star Fleet. Designed primarily for frontier defense command, the "Wellington" class is ideally suited as a "trip-wire" vessel. In addition to its heavy phaser and photon torpedo batteries, the "Wellington" class mounts the "Long Lance" plasma torpedo, designed to disrupt enemy sensors and control systems at extreme range. Formidable opponents against all but the largest enemy vessels, "Wellingtons" typical operate in special task groups of three vessels, and are assigned to the command of local starbase commanders [FASA]. Clandakin is born on Armus IX [G #3]. Solomon enters the field of illegal activities [TNG #51]. Dr. Paul Manheim disappears with a team of scientists to work on non-linear time experiments [TNG 124]. {stardate 26175, 04 March?} Harry Kim is born in South Carolina on Earth, the son of Shin Ok and Han Myong Kim [V 107, V #13, V 193, SsC]. March [reference stardate 2/8803] {stardate 26164.4} The U.S.S. "Meade" (NCC-20003) "Sagan" class science research vessel is built [FASA]. A Ferengi merchant encounters a crippled Choraii ship marooned in space. The Ferengi exchange metal for five Human captives, who in turn are sold to the U.F.P. The first official U.F.P. contact with the Choraii is made [TNG #3]. Percy Whitman is born [TNG #47]. April [reference stardate 2/8804] {stardate 26249.3} The U.S.S. "Einstein" (NCC-20004) "Sagan" class science research vessel is built [FASA]. According to one account, the U.S.S. "Crazy Horse" (NCC-50446) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is launched [Inet1]. Beverly Crusher enters Star Fleet Academy [TNG 214]. The planet Treva petitions for U.F.P. membership [TNG #4]. Lt. Edward Jellico attends tactical training for one year [SsC]. May [reference stardate 2/8805] {stardate 26331.5} The U.S.S. "Cochrane" (NCC-20005) "Sagan" class science research vessel is built [FASA]. Mariamna Fabre becomes a member of the council on Epictetus III [TNG #43]. William Riker enrolls in Star Fleet Academy. Sam Redbay will be one of Riker's friends and roommates while a cadet. They will risk their lives on a dogfight when a Federation base near Chala IV is attacked. Redbay will be assigned to the "Farragut." Riker will have some of the same classes as Maria Wallace (one semester she will lead a protest on the Narsican Embassy to protest their treatment of the Dovinian League, earning her 6 demerits) [TNG #13, TNG #15, TNG #41, TNG #44]. Salia is transported from her homeworld Daled IV to Klavdia III [TNG 136]. 31 May {stardate 26413.7} The U.S.S. "White Wolf" (NCC-74004) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser is commissioned. Circa 2372, the "White Wolf" will be assigned to the Alpha Quadrant exploration zone [COM]. June [reference stardate 2/8806] {stardate 26416.4} The U.S.S. "Fermi" (NCC-20006) "Sagan" class science research vessel is built [FASA]. According to one account, the U.S.S. "Crazy Horse" (NCC-50446) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is commissioned [Inet1]. In the Thallonian Empire, Emperor Tae Cwan rejects Governor Gerrid Thul's proposal to his sister Mella Cwan. Unable to ascend to power through marriage, Thul determines to carve out his own empire... The "Stargazer" is ordered to cancel the exploration of ancient ruins on Zebros IV and to prevent the outbreak of war in the Melacron-Cordracite Sector. Reporting to Deep Space 3, the "Stargazer" picks up an advisor who had first hand experience in the sector over 50 years ago: Ensign Tuvok, currently serving aboard the U.S.S. "Wyoming" (NCC-43730, "Mediterranean" class) under Captain Karl Broadnax. Going undercover with Second Officer Jack Crusher, Ensign Tuvok discovers that a third party is involved in creating the disputes: Governor Gerrid Thul, an early step in in the quest to forge his empire. Mendan Abbis, Thuls's son, is killed during an attack on the "Stargazer." Thul, demoted to his initial General rank, is sentenced to Reggana City Imperial Prison. He pledges to seek vengeance on the U.F.P. for causing the death of his son and his dreams, and attempts to woo Mella Cwan into seeing to his freedom. Ultimately he will test and perfect the Double Helix virus on various different worlds over the next quarter- century, and with Romulan aid will operate an immense cloaked Dyson sphere base [TNG #56]... Following Ensign Tuvok's service on the "Wyoming," he will become an instructor at Star Fleet Academy for the next 16 years prior to serving under Captain Janeway [V 116]. Dr. Beverly Crusher meets Captain Jean-Luc Picard prior to the second voyage of the "Stargazer" (NCC-2893). Lt. Jack Crusher is assigned to the "Stargazer" as First Officer. Picard also says farewell to his old friend Ivan Valentinovitch Gruzinov at about this time [TNG #0, GN 9, TNG #34]. Dr. Thaddeus Quint graduates from Star Fleet Medical [STB]. Around this time, Owen Paris lies on the grass with Tom Paris and points out the constellations to his son [V #23]. Joson Wabak is born [DSN #25]. July [reference stardate 2/8807] {stardate 26498.6} The U.S.S. "Nebula" (NCC-2502) "Constellation" class starship is destroyed in action [FASA]. The alternate Natasha Yar is killed while trying to escape her Romulan captors with Sela Yar. Sela swears allegiance to the Romulan Star Empire and will be Saket's greatest pupil [TNG 201, GN 34]. The U.S.S. "Rameses" (NX-52183) class dreadnought is commissioned. With a ship's complement of 550, these 2-nacelled dreadnoughts are armed with 10 phaser arrays and 3 photon torpedo launchers, in addition to a special tactical response fighter unit capable of launching up to 15 "Peregrine" class attack fighters. Only 6 such dreadnoughts will be built, with resources in the 2350s channeled into the "Nebula" and "Galaxy" classes. Each has warp 8.99 capacity, upgraded to 9.975 in 2371 [Inet12]. August [reference stardate 2/8808] {stardate 26583.6} The U.S.S. "Blucher" (NCC-50001) "Wellington" class light cruiser is built [FASA]. Ensign Stefan DeSeve defects to the Romulan Star Empire [TNG 240]. Fred Kimbal is born [TNG #33]. Julian Bashir reads a biography of Leonardo da Vinci and learns a useful mnemonic trick to recall information [MG #3]. The Class H (Hermeticus) planetary quarantine designation is dropped by Star Fleet [TNG #26]. On the "Galaxy" Class Project, the frame and docking systems pass Review 1, and fabrication begins on the structural latches for the "Enterprise." The hull skin design remains frozen, although some areas remain under development. Fabrication is slowed by warp engine materials failures. The nacelles pass Review 2 and fabrication on them will begin late in the year. Construction begins on the tractor beam system. The design of the photon torpedo launchers is frozen. Sensor pallets go under construction. All auxiliary spacecraft are under development [NTM]. Roughly around this time, Thamnos lands on Renaga and begins his work creating a disease from the Gnawing and Rigellian fever. He takes the name Cinchona [TLE #6]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. Benjamin Sisko enters Star Fleet Academy during this era. Charlie Reynolds will be his lab partner [DSN 511, TDW #2]. Benjamin Sisko meets Curzon Dax at the Federation's Pelios Station, a diplomatic and defensive satellite in the Pelian system, a double-star cluster home to several mining colonies and the planet Bactrica (invaded 4 times in recent history by the mysterious Tzenkethi who will launch a brief, bloody war against the U.F.P. in later years). Admiral Janeway arrives at the station for final negotiations with the Bactricans. A Bactrican prince seemingly attempts to assassinate the Azziz ambassador, though the target is Sabbath Nile, a being necessary for the species' reproduction cycle. Dax and Sisko quickly become friends and in the years to come will serve together aboard the U.S.S. "Livingston" (NCC-34099), an "Excelsior" class starship [GN 38, DSN 408, DSN 424]. Neela Daren graduates from the Star Fleet Academy in the 95th percentile and is posted to the astrophysics department on the U.S.S. "Constellation" assigned to deep-space exploration and mapping [SsC]. The father of Miles O'Brien sends in a recorded audition of his son's cello playing to the Aldebaran Music Academy. Miles O'Brien at age 17 signs up for Star Fleet 2 days prior to when he is due to leave [DSN 436]. Theoretical research and experimental hardware development begins on the prototype zero-point warhead, Star Fleet's future quantum torpedo [DNTM]. Ilena is born on Eloh [TNG #35]. The Great Alaskan Earthquake occurs on Earth [TNG #47]. The "Niagra" class fast cruiser is commissioned [LUG]. In the "Mirror" universe, Ian is born [DP #1]. December [reference stardate 2/8812] {stardate 26917.8} The U.S.S. "V'Ryugenn" (NCC-20007) "Sagan" class science research vessel is built [FASA]. According to one account, the U.S.S. "Melbourne" (NCC-52043) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is laid down at the Fleet Yards at Starbase 84 [Inet1]. Commander Ruriko Tenmei resigns from Star Fleet to marry and have a child with Commander Elias Vaughn. Her service record will be reactivated in 20 years [MG #4]. The 23rd edition of DeBrett's 'Who's Who on Vulcan' is published by Bothell University Press, Balian IV [GEC V8N6]. 2350, January Construction is completed on the new Spacedock facility, just in time for the "Galaxy" class project. This scaled-up Spacedock is the first of 2 planned starbase types. It is decided that only 1 in 10 of the new starbases would use this design due to costs involved. They will be spread out more or less equidistant throughout the U.F.P. and would be used for vessel uprating and major repairs. Starbase 74 in orbit around Tarsus III will be the first of these "Ournal (II)" class stations. The second series of starbases will use the old R1 station, updated to modern systems. The traditional process of constructing individual starbases on the surface or in orbit around planets will no longer be a viable option, due to both the cost and the timescale [Inet1]. At the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, Mars, the first 6 ships of the "Galaxy" class are laid down. These hulls will eventually be named the "Galaxy" (NCC-70637), "Challenger" (NCC-71099), "Yamato" (NCC-1305-E, later renumbered NCC-71807), "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-D), "Odyssey" (NCC-71832), and "Venture" (NCC-71854) [Inet1]. Primary hull work is completed on the "Nebula." Habitat modules are attached and the bridge unit is brought to functional status. The chassis is completed and the computer systems are uploaded and tested. The primary modules are attached and the outer hull of the saucer section nears completion [Inet11]. Kan-hi is born in the Dragon Empire [TNG #38]. For his 1st birthday, Harry Kim receives a pet cat he names Mousie [GN 33]. The first Benzite warp drive is built at the Belaxalar geostructure [LUG]. On Janus VI the Horta population exceeds 3,000 [NWNC]. Carlos Jimenez is born on Emila II, the son of Reina and Aurelio Jimenez [SsC]. April [reference stardate 2/8904] {stardate 27249.3} The U.S.S. "Blucher" (NCC-50001) "Wellington" class light cruiser is lost, her whereabouts unknown. The U.S.S. "Napoleon" (NCC-50002), a sister ship, is built [FASA]. After a year of tactical training, Jellico is promoted to Lieutenant Commander and assigned as Tactical Officer to the U.S.S. "Cairo" (NCC- 42136) [SsC]. May [reference stardate 2/8905] {stardate 27331.5} The U.S.S. "Mendeleyev" (NCC-20008) "Sagan" class science research vessel is built [FASA]. Civil unrest on Hera (492 Lyncis III) results in a purge. The pro-war faction loses. An invasion of the Federation's colonies along the Neutral Zone backfires before it's even started. Some 200 Herans eventually leave the planet [TNG #42]. 03 June {stardate 27421.9} The first two spaceframe components (the deck 10 computer core elliptical compression member and the starboard main longitudinal compression bulk- head) of the "Galaxy" class starship "Enterprise" are gamma-welded during a brief ceremony at the Utopia Planitia assembly site in Mars orbit. Con- struction starts on the warp nacelle shells, whose coils remain in the test phase. At midyear, the impulse components are test-fitted within their frames. Computer core framing is underway, habitat modules are test-fitted and construction begins on phaser and photon torpedo assemblies [NTM]. In an ongoing attempt to find the ideal replacement for the aging "Excelsior" class, Star Fleet Command places limited orders for several new ship classes during this era in order to determine their effectiveness outside of computer simulations. One of the candidates is the "Magnus" class cruiser, a lighter and more maneuverable vessel with adequate defensive capabilities and an excellent sensor package. This class will total 7 ships and Star Fleet will be concerned with a potential weakness in the nacelle pylon structures [Inet4]. The war between the Hidrans and Klingons comes to an end. A treaty is signed. The Klingons however require a vaccine for a virus contracted on the Hidran homeworld, and the Hidrans require aridium shielding for Klingon-built reactors [TNG #31]. The "Pacifica" (NCC-56399) class light cruiser enters service, intended to supplement the aging "Excelsior" class. Using warp nacelles and a primary hull similar to that of the "Tenochtitlan" class, they will be commissioned as science vessels in contrast to their original assignment. The class will total 16 vessels with warp 8.7 capacity and crews of 298, and will be replaced by the larger and better equipped "Nebula" class [Inet2]. Taurik is born in Raal on Vulcan. He is the son of T'Sara and Tybik and his twin brother, Vorik, is also born [SsC]. With the 23-company dilithium consortium in financial ruin, Governor Viscomte Nicholas Fouquet XI of Nouveau Yvelines, flees with most of the treasury. The planetoid is abandoned when the colony withdraws [TNG #33]. Neral's continuing family is killed in a Klingon raid [DSN 566]. Ken Kolker is born in space [TNG #19]. Kyle Riker deserts his son, William T. Riker [TNG 140, TLE #5]. B'Elanna Torres is born on Kessik IV, the daughter of John and Miral Prabsa Torres [V 171, V 223, V 258, GN 33]. In the "Mirror" universe, B'Elanna will be protected and raised by Duras. He will counsel her and raise her up to be Intendant of Sol [DP #2]. B'Etor is born [DP #1]. William Riker dates a woman named Bili Beller and mutually decides to use the name Will Riker instead of Bill Riker (and to avoid the Billy- the-Kid Riker nickname). William Riker fails at his second-year survival drop at the Academy: a week alone on a jungle planet with only a knife, a compass, and wits. He gets pinned under a tree in a 6-day hurricane. His instructor, Dr. Neelam, calls it the sloppiest job he ever saw [TNG #51]. Hobbes Johnson leaves for Indiana University, one of the most prestigious non-Star Fleet institutions in the country [GN 25]. Miles O'Brien enters Star Fleet. By 2372 he will have been decorated 15 times and have served in over 235 combat situations [DSN 490]. Gina Pace is born [TNG #6, TNG #19]. Penelope Winthrop is born on Xerxes III [TNG #25]. Divok is born [TNG 249]. Janice Ito is born [TNG #40]. The Dorvan V colony is established by North American Indians on the southern continent [TNG 272]. William Samuels relocates to the U.F.P. colony Volon II near Cardassian space [DSN 440]. A ceramic Romulan water basin from this era will be found aboard an old freighter found adrift 1 light year from DS9 in late 2373 [DSN 523]. Dr. Beverly Crusher graduates from the Star Fleet Academy in the 94th percentile [TNG 214, SsC]. Prynn Vaughn is born, the daughter of Elias and Ruriko Vaughn, named after T'Prynn [MG #4]. November [reference stardate 2/8911] {stardate 27835.6} The U.S.S. "Watson" (NCC-10008) "M'Benga" class rescue/hospital ship and the U.S.S. "Surishian" (NCC-20009) "Sagan" class science research vessel are built [FASA]. At age 8, Tom Paris is taken on a ride with his dad aboard a class S shuttle [V 225]. December [reference stardate 2/8912] {stardate 27917.8} The U.S.S. "Colloredo" (NCC-50003) "Wellington" class light cruiser is built [FASA]. Chakotay at age 11 has a crush on Marjala Azul [V #22]. Orta becomes a terrorist, striking back at the Cardassians. Elsewhere, Declan Keogh meets his future wife [BB #1]. During the 2350s, the Ktarians will make contact with the Federation [LUG]. 2351, January [reference stardate 2/9001] {stardate 28002.7} The U.S.S. "Saratoga III" (NCC-3007) "Royal Sovereign" class battlecruiser is built [FASA]. Captain Picard meets Ileen Maisel during this era (if not earlier). She serves aboard the "Stargazer" [TNG #45]. Benjamin Sisko is captain of the Academy wrestling team [DSN 499]. General Shavang's flagship is boarded by Romulans. Martok receieves a battlefield commission in the Klingon fleet [DSN 557]. In the Cardassian Empire, Gul Aman Evek rises to the peak of his power as he embarks upon one successful war campaign after another [TB2]. February [reference stardate 2/9002] {stardate 28087.7} The "Paine" (NCC-9000) class frigate enters service in Star Fleet. Designed as a forward reconnaisance and forward-fire support platform, "Paine" class frigates will perform a variety of duties, including commerce escort, pirate fighter, sentry, and scout. The "Paine's" fire- power and shielding help it to maintain contact with enemy craft while relaying data to the main fleet. The "Paine" is the ship class which will most often be in contact with Ferengi raiders. The U.S.S. "Cordoba" (NCC- 50004) "Wellington" class light cruiser is also built [FASA]. February While a senior at the Academy Institute, Kathryn Janeway dates Cheb Packer. They sneak into the abandoned Magruder Mansion in southern Ohio on Earth and find a deranged old woman. They will be reprimanded for the incident [GN 25]. Petra is born on Bajor, the daughter of Rizo [DSN #8]. Meesa, an Orion slave girl, is born [GN 30]. Hoya is born in the Utva Geostructure on Benzar, the son of Marya and Oorv [SsC]. Star Fleet Command and Star Fleet Intelligence finally confirms the existence of their old "Spectre" class destroyer [GEC V9N5]. The warp core of the "Nebula" passes Review 3 and is tested to 85% peak. The computer system is fully self aware and umbilicals from the station are cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. The structural latching systems onboard the U.S.S. "Nebula" (with regards to saucer separation) are tested and approved. The impulse systems pass Review 3 and are autonomous for low level power control. The secondary backup generators are shutdown and become auxiliary system control. The structural latching system for saucer separation finally passes Review 3 [Inet11]. Surviving scouts of the ancient "Hermes" (NCC-585) class start serving Military Operations Command, in a much diminished capacity [GEC V6N6]. The I.K.S. "GhaSen" ("Kleg-Ta" class surveyor) discovers the Vodaru system and its mineral-rich asteroid belts [Inet10]. April [reference stardate 2/9004] {stardate 28249.3} A new Star Fleet uniform design represents minor modifications to the Lerithan Textiles design. The most notable change is a realignment of branch colors, with Security and Engineering now marked in gold rather than red [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Sagittarius" (NCC-2507) "Constellation" class starship is lost, cause unknown [FASA]. The U.S.S "Moscow" (NCC-60000) class scout enters service in Star Fleet. It is a dual-purpose vessel for deep space exploration, with enough firepower to serve as a combat vessel in a regular fleet. With its long-range sensor arrays, the "Moscow" can monitor astronomical and planetary phenomena from great distances and double as an early-warning vessel along sensitive border areas [FASA]. The U.S.S. "T'mirea" (NCC-20010) "Sagan" class science research vessel is built [FASA]. May [reference stardate 2/9005] {stardate 28331.5} The U.S.S. "Bellisarius" (NCC-50005) "Wellington" class light cruiser, the U.S.S. "Constantine Rill" (NCC-9001) "Paine" class frigate, and the U.S.S. "Argana" (NCC-60001) "Moscow" class scout are built [FASA]. The Class D-12 Klingon Bird of Prey ships are built. They will be retired from service due to defective plasma coils. One such vessel will be used by the Duras sisters in 2371 [ST VII]. The "Caesar" (NCC-56636) class research vessel enters service. Built with the design objectives to replace the outdated and too small "Oberth" class surveyors and also to take over the tasks of the larger "Excelsior" and "Ambassador" classes, the "Caesar" class features detachable hulls. Employing modified "Mediterranean" class warp nacelles shortened by two sets of coils, these ships have warp 7.5 capacity and carry crews of 67. There will be 17 vessels in this class [Inet2]. Ralph Furlong and Anastasia Targus graduate from the Star Fleet Academy [STB]. Muuda, a Klingon, loses an arm in a battle with the Romulans [GN 24]. The Klingon Defense Force is at its strongest in decades, with the empire at its peak. This is roughly the time when Lt. Martok serves as Science Officer aboard the "Gothspar," recently promoted following the Battle of Tcha'voth. Martok confronts Gothmara, daughter of Kultan (captain and leader of House Kultan) in regards to the development of bioweapons. She seduces him (and will later secretly bare his son, Morjod), but Martok destroys the "Gothspar" and Kultan with it. Gothmara will spend decades plotting her revenge [DSN #30]. An ill-fated Vulcan expedition surveys the Tagus III ruins [TNG #47]. Alex Montenegro is born [MG #4]. stardate 28493.8 {29 June} The U.S.S. "Cyprus" (NCC-39740), the fourth and final "Caledonia" class prototype multi-vector assault cruiser, is launched from Construction Bay 21-D at the Biraktes Shipyards. Three hours into her initial journey the magnetic containment fields surrounding the antimatter pods abruptly fail, destroying the vessel in seconds with all hands. Subsequent Star Fleet investigations will reveal a previously unknown equipment incompatibility that led to the containment failure. All 4 vessels are decommissioned within months [Inet4]. July [reference stardate 2/9007] {stardate 28498.6} General Order 28 is mandated: "No officer of command rank shall be removed from command status unless such action has the complete and unqualified agreement of at least three senior officers present. Whenever possible, such officers shall include the ship's First Officer, Chief Medical Officer, a Ship's Counselor, and one junior officer of command station" [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Garth II" (NCC-50006) "Wellington" class light cruiser and the U.S.S. "Bartholemew Dynass" (NCC-9002) "Paine" class frigate are built [FASA]. Sisko's Creole Kitchen opens in New Orleans French Quarter on Earth during this period [MG #3]. stardate 32611.4 {11 August??} The Federation Council on Exobiology gives the Hansens final approval to seek out the Borg and study them up close aboard the "Raven" (NAR 38450). They are also interested in conducting space-time warp research not permissable in Federation space [V 209, SNW]. Selar joins Star Fleet and leaves Vulcan [TNG #13]. Zalkan designs half a dozen ships for the Directorate [TNG #36]. Grace becomes Mark Roper's assistant at the U.F.P. embassy on Betazed [GN 11]. Julian Bashir seriously begins organizing pharmacological information in his cathedral-of-the-mind [MG #3]. Captain Telek R'Mor of the Romulan ship "Talben" in the Alpha Quadrant (Sector 1385) makes contact with the U.S.S. "Voyager" (NCC-74656) 20 years in the future via a space/time wormhole to the Gamma Quadrant [V 107]. Chairman Jekri Kaleh of the Tal Shair will take control of Dr. R'Mor's wormhole generation experiments, and his wife and daughter taken hostage. Kaleh will introduce R'Mor to the alien Ambassador Lhiau and their work will continue on wormhole generation and a dark matter cloaking device [V #19]. Enabran Tain becomes head of the Obsidian Order [DSN 512]. Terok Nor (Deep Space 9) is constructed by Bajoran slave labor as a Cardassian mining station in orbit of Bajor. Having a diameter of 1.4 km. and 6 landing pads, it will house a complement of 300 on its 35 levels. Bajoran terrorists plant an aphasia virus weapon in the Command Level replicator subsystem which will remain dormant for 18 years [DSN 405, DSN 513, DSN #2]. When the station is completed, various Bajoran women are chosen to give the Cardassian crews "companionship." Kira Meru and Luma (in actuality her daughter, Kira Nerys, from 2374) are selected. Kira Meru will be seduced by Gul Dukat and branded a collaborator by Kira Nerys. Meru will die 7 years after meeting Dukat [DSN 541]. Ensign William Riker is assigned to the cruiser "Nogura." He will later serve aboard the "Zhukov" (NCC-62136) and later, with the rank of Lieutenant, on the "Potemkin" (NCC-18253) and "Yorktown" alongside his best friend, Teller Conlon [TNG #13, GN 9]. Riker will also board his second Klingon ship while a 20 year old cadet [TNG #61]. Gerron Enek is born on Bajor. The baby is smuggled off-world to Ronara by an Yridian trader [SsC]. Stephy Carter is born [TNG #10]. Amanda Rogers is born, the daughter of two Q in human form [TNG 232]. At least 2 new settlers arrive on Jeraddo, Bajor's 5th moon [DSN 415]. Frame construction and major hardware installations continue simultan- eously on the "Enterprise." Attachment of hull layers begin. The warp engine core is 65% complete as the nacelles pass Review 3 with assumptions of successful fixes to coil materials problems. Major impulse engine installation is completed. The computer cores are 50% completed off-site. The first layers of habitat modules are installed. The transporter installation is deferred in labor rescheduling. Tractor beam emitters are modified to accommodate hull skin changes. Installation continues on all other power and consumables conduits [NTM]. The U.S.S. "Wyndham" (NCC-4676) "Saginaw" class cruiser is the last of her class to be decommissioned. The ship will operate as a cargo transport in the Palogen Sector [Inet4]. Planning begins for the "Vector" class, begun as a refit to the "Miranda" class, designed as a border patrol craft and combat enhanced destroyer. Slightly smaller than the "Miranda" class with a shorter saucer section, much improved computer systems and engines, and an enhanced weapons suite, the "Vector" class project will be mothballed due to setbacks and new classes of ships. However, following the Dominion War in the 2370s, the project will be reactivated and moved to the Avalon Fleet Yards [Inet11]. Simm becomes a starship captain in Star Fleet [GN 22]. Kathryn Janeway is accepted into Star Fleet Academy. On Mars she again swims the underwater quarries, with Cheb Packer. She discovers a chordate fossil [GN 25]. Around this time, 12 year old Chakotay raids a junkyard and gets trapped under a crushed runabout hull [V 220]. October [reference stardate 2/9010] {stardate 28750.7} The U.S.S. "Rommel" (NCC-50007) "Wellington" class light cruiser and the U.S.S. "Amalthea Rex" (NCC-9003) "Paine" class frigate are built [FASA]. Quark leaves the Ferengi homeworld after reaching the Age of Ascension, not to return until 20 years later. He will become McHogue's partner in an Arcturan chartered corporation selling worthless stock certificates to the natives of several underdeveloped planets. They will later jointly own a transit-station bar which will serve as the front for various smuggling operations. They will have a major falling-out [DSN 469, GN 19]. November [reference stardate 2/9011] {stardate 28835.6} The U.S.S. "Leningrad" (NCC-60002) "Moscow" class scout is built [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" (NX-36410) explorer is launched from Dock 12 of the Utopia Planitia Star Fleet Yards [GEC V6N2]. A magnetic phase shift occurs on Heronius. Three months after leaving Federation space, the future Seven of Nine talks with the Hansens, imploring them to turn back. They refuse to listen [SNW II]. In the Delta Quadrant, the Verunans come to the reluctant conclusion that they must fight back against the pillaging Akerians. Sifting through the Akerian debris and their ancestral technology, the Verunans begin to construct ships and weapons. Viha Nata also takes a mate during this time [V #6]. 27 December {stardate 28989.0} The U.S.S. "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" (NX-36410) loses her port warp nacelle while undergoing warp trials. The ship suffers damage from both the fall out of warp and the subsequent explosion of the jettisoned nacelle. The ship is towed back to Utopia Planitia for repair by the deep space tug U.S.S. "Berezina." The Starship Project is put on indefinite hold and an investigation traces the cause of the accident to resonance-induced frame fracture of the arkenium duranide plasma injectors, compounded by loose mounting of the latitudinal compression girders. The problem is easily rectified by reinforcing the injector coils with single-crystal ferro- carbonite on all YPS 8061 drive units, and subsequently on the 8062 and 8063 drive units. To expedite the evaluation phase and minimize the delay, one of the drives from the uncompleted U.S.S. "Hideki Yukawa" is taken over to replace the missing nacelle [GEC V6N2, GEC V7N3]. 2352 Natasha Yar is rescued from Turkana IV (New Paris) by Darryl Adin, security chief of the U.S.S. "Cochrane" exploratory vessel [TNG #4]. The Trill host Duhan is joined to the symbiont Vos [GN 38]. At age 9, Brenna Covington has no friends and is still abused by her father [V #24]. Victory at Mintos Alpha makes Gavron famous in the Cardassian Empire [DSN #15]. Captain Ivan Gruzinov takes command of Starbase 37 [TNG #34]. Atalskes introduces and issues the third generation of hand phasers: the Type I/II Model D. Fairly conventional in design, the Type I utilizes a LiCu 521 emitter crystal and includes photon spill ports near the emitter to greatly reduce the possibility of a phaser overload in the event of a damaged emitter crystal. It has 8 intensity levels: 1 & 2 with a range of 220 meters, 3 & 4 with a range of 185 meters, 5 & 6 with a range of 150 meters, 7 with a range of 130 meters, and 8 with a range of 50 meters. The Type II, however, is a radical departure from previous phaser designs, being designed as basically a larger and more powerful Type I unit. Unlike the Type I, the Type II features an additional 8 intensity levels (9-16), all involving high proportions of nuclear disruption energy. Ranges for each intensity level on the Type II is as follows. Levels 1-3: 265 meters, 4 & 5: 215 meters, 6 & 7: 180 meters, 8-10: 100 meters, 11 & 12: 70 meters, 13 & 14: 45 meters, and 15 & 16: 40 meters. Maintaining most of the features of the Type I (photon spill ports, LiCu 521 emitters, and the same configuration for beam intensity and width controls--the idea being to reduce training and familiarity issues in switching between the two units), the Type II phaser will come under criticism almost from the first day of its introduction. Its large, bulbous front end severely unbalances the weapon, and the blunt shape makes it difficult to aim, giving it the appearance of a hand-vac unit. The Type I, however, will be well-received. Both units are powered by replenishable sarium krellide cells. A subspace transceiver assembly (STA) incorporated into each phaser serves as a safety system while aboard ship. Alternate (simplified) designations for the Type I Model D and Type II Model E are Phaser I and Phaser IIA [GEC V6N5, NTM]. The Cardassian "Lakat" class light cruiser enters service. Equipped with a combined torpedo/disruptor array like the larger "Galor" class, the "Lakat" integrates stolen technology from abandoned Star Fleet ships. It has warp 9.4 capacity and carries a complement of 210 [Inet2]. February [reference stardate 2/9102] {stardate 29087.4} The U.S.S. "Crick" (NCC-10009) "M'Benga" class rescue/hospital ship is built [FASA]. Beverly Crusher meets Dalen Quaice and interns on the planet Delos IV with him [TNG 179, SsC]. In the "Mirror" universe (at least), Tora Naprem is assigned to a supervisory position at the Jerom Beta mining camp. Gul Dukat, the Alliance inspector of Terran slave camps, takes her as his mistress [DP #1]. 26 February {stardate 29155.7} Star Fleet's "Albacore" class submarine is launched. Carrying a comp- liment of 45, a tritanium/diridium alloy hull, plasma turbine drive, and an impressive array of sensors, the "Alabacore" class is built for long-term surveillance of Class M worlds [GEC V7N5]. March [reference stardate 2/9103] {stardate 29166.7} The U.S.S. "Preston King" (NCC-9004) "Paine" class frigate and the U.S.S. "Balthamar" (NCC-60003) "Moscow" class scout are built [FASA]. [reference stardate 2/8703] The U.S.S. "Valiant II" (NCC-2018) and U.S.S. "Sussex II" (NCC-2024) "Excelsior" class starships are destroyed in action [FASA]. Varria meets the Zibalian trader Kivas Fajo [TNG 170]. At age 3 the fingerings of P'i P'a is taught to Harry Kim by his mother [GN 33]. 03 April {stardate 29256.8} Flight trials resume on the "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" (NX-36410) with a new nacelle [GEC V6N2]. April [reference stardate 2/9104] {stardate 29251.4} The U.S.S. "Mordaecai" (NCC-50008) "Wellington" class light cruiser is built [FASA]. stardate 32623.5 {15 August??} After the Hansens have been tracking stray readings for nearly 8 months, contact is made with a Borg cube (28 cubic kilometers with 129,000 life forms aboard) [V 209]. A month before the Kemals depart Hera, a survey team in the Delta Medea system is almost wiped out by Human smugglers. Another pirate crew blackmails the Heran Modality, wanting 100 tons of dilithium per year for keeping silent about the Heran supermen [TNG #42]. Terrorists seize the capital on Dulsinaray, take the government hostage, and proceed to execute the citizens until their demands are met. Tanaka loses his entire family [TNG #22]. Joseph Sisko's doctor takes up residence in San Francisco [DSN 483]. May [reference stardate 2/9105] {stardate 29333.3} The U.S.S. "Skoatar" (NCC-20011) "Sagan" class science research vessel and the U.S.S. "Caesaria" (NCC-50013) "Wellington" class light cruiser are built [FASA]. Astrid Kemal departs Hera (492 Lyncis III) with her parents to escape political unrest. They settle on Zerkalo and feed Stoneroots, a robot repair technician, advanced Heran technology. Stoneroots in turn files a string of patents for modifications to household robots and uses the wealth to finance his political career. Stoneroots will eventually become president of Zerkalo [TNG #42]. Yuri Kuznetsov graduates from the Star Fleet Academy [GN 9]. June [reference stardate 2/9106] {stardate 29418.0} The U.S.S. "Jursinia" (NCC-60004) "Moscow" class scout is built [FASA]. Descendants of the Cherokee settle the frontier planet Dorvanto, a world which will end up in the Demilitarized Zone. On Bajor, Vedek Werron goes into secluded meditation in the Retollan Monastery. This is also the era of Gul Ren Mekkar's reign of terror on Bajor, becoming known as the Butcher of Belmast [DSN #17]. Balak is born [TNG #23]. July [reference stardate 2/9107] {stardate 29500.0} The U.S.S. "Shanessa" (NCC-9005) "Paine" class frigate is built [FASA]. Bramble, Kathryn Janeway's dog, dies during this period. He dies peacefully and in no pain after 11 years [GN 25]. Julian Bashir and his father, a U.F.P. diplomat, on Invernia II are hit by a massive ionic storm on a remote area of the planet. They find an Invernian girl and Julian watches her die when his father goes for help [DSN 426]. Around this time, Ru'afo and Gallatin vow to find a way to take the Metaphasic radiation from the Ba'ku [ST IX]. 08 August {stardate 29603.8} The U.S.S. "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" (NCC-36410) class explorer is certified spaceworthy [GEC V6N2]. stardate 32629.4 {17 August??} After 3 months of tracking the Borg cube, the "Raven" enters a transwarp conduit taking both vessels to the Delta Quadrant [V 209]. August [reference stardate 2/9108] {stardate 29584.7} The U.S.S. "Montgomery" (NCC-50009) "Wellington" class light cruiser and the U.S.S. "Kincara" (NCC-60005) "Moscow" class scout are built [FASA]. Kathryn Janeway enters the Star Fleet Academy. Her roommate will be Lettie Garrett [GN 25]. With materials difficulties eliminated, the warp engine core is completed on the "Galaxy" class starship "Enterprise." However, warp field coil manufacturing is delayed by furnace facility complications, but other warp system assemblies are completed. Preparations are made for impulse-run tests. The main computer cores are 80% complete, and non-flight mock-ups complete fit checks. Habitat and connecting passages are 55% installed. Installation begins on transporter systems (minus hull emitters). Although phaser bank installation is completed, the electro plasma power supply to the phasers is deferred until warp engine power levels can be verified. The photon torpedo magnetic launcher power supplies are reworked. Temporary gravity generators are installed, networked only where necessary [NTM]. September The U.S.S. "Nebula" (NCC-60590) is launched [Inet1]. 05 September {stardate 29680.3} The U.S.S. "Jean-Leon Foucalt" (NCC-36211) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer is launched [GEC V6N2]. In the Track 'A' universe, Wesley Crusher dies at age 4 falling from a tree. Jack Crusher aboard the "Stargazer" (NCC-2893) regrets not being there. Beverly and Jack Crusher will divorce several years later [GN 16]. 27 September {stardate 29740.4} The U.S.S. "Hideki Yukawa" (NCC-36347) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer is launched [GEC V6N2]. October [reference stardate 2/9110] {stardate 29751.4} The U.S.S. "Sundrass" (NCC-9006) "Paine" class frigate is built [FASA]. The daughter of Aklier Ti'Kara dies on Capulon (Sigma Delphi) IV [TNG #27]. The "Volantis" class project begins as a need to replace aging and destroyed "Ambassador" class ships in the exploration and defensive areas of Star Fleet [Inet13]. The "Trident" (NCC-57766) class transport enters service. Although in Star Fleet service, the "Trident" resembles a civilian freighter. The conception is similar to the obsolete "Antares" class and is based on a modular structure with two exchangeable containers. The ship has no armament, no scientific equipment, and is limited in sensor capacity. The crew complement is 18 and warp capacity is 7. There will be 19 ships in this class [Inet2]. At approximately this time, R'ksha M'k'n'zy enters The Captain's Table (R'Ksha Foldes) bar for the first time, mysteriously materialized on Xenex [TCT #5]. Jadzia saves the life of her sister, Ziranne, in the icy winter hemisphere of their uncle Koal's plantation [GN 38]. James Kelly is born [TNG #35]. The "Himalaya" (NCC-58000) class heavy cruiser enters service as an effort to replace the "Ambassador" class. Featuring large quarters for families and one of the first holodecks, the limited performance of the warp drive will be the most severe drawback of the first series of 4 ships (warp 9 capacity), with complements of 568 [Inet2]. On Xhaldia (Antiacus system) children born at this time will, on their 22nd birthday, mutate into super-beings. This is the product of the Draa'kon's genetic tampering [GN 31]. The "QIj'tagh" class heavy escort is commissioned in the Klingon Empire [Inet10]. December [reference stardate 2/9112] {stardate 29918.0} The U.S.S. "Malcolm Swain" (NCC-6023) "Decker" class destroyer is lost, cause unknown. The U.S.S. "Adolphus" (NCC-50010) "Wellington" class light cruiser is built [FASA]. Belem is born on Bajor [DSN #7]. Rightwell begins serving under Alynna Nechayev [TNG #39]. 24 December {stardate 29980.9} The U.S.S. "Chen Ning Yang" (NCC-36669) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer is launched [GEC V6N2]. 2353 Turkana IV (New Paris) severs contact with the U.F.P. [TNG 180]. Tora Ziyal, the daughter of Gul Dukat and his mistress Tor Naprem, is born [DSN 477]. Thirishar ch'Thane is born [DSNA1]. The U.S.S. "Nebula" leaves drydock for primary testing estimated to last 2 years [Inet11]. February [reference stardate 2/9202] {stardate 30087.7} The U.S.S. "Montgomery" (NCC-50009) "Wellington" class light cruiser is destroyed in action [FASA]. (Year of the Ascending Phoenix) Yao Hu (the Green Pearl) is born in the Dragon Empire [TNG #38]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief for a ship capable of scientific, diplomatic, and light exploration missions. Fire power is to be sacrificed for scientific and diplomatic provisions. The general idea is for a modular starship which would take advantage of existing technology. The project brief for the "Norway" class is approved by Star Fleet and permission for base designs is approved [Inet11]. In the Enterprise Timeline, this is roughly the period during which the Borg Collective receive the transmission from the Borg in 2153 [E 149]. 04 March {stardate 30172.6} The U.S.S. "Christa MacAuliffe" (NCC-36684) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer is launched [GEC V6N2]. March [reference stardate 2/9203] {stardate 30164.4} The U.S.S. "Royal Centauri" (NCC-3008) "Royal Sovereign" class battle- cruiser is built [FASA]. The "Cheyenne" class exploration cruisers "Cherokee" (NCC-62292) and "Sioux" (NCC-52882) respond to a Tholian attack on Station Salem 1, leaving seven other Star Fleet vessels damaged and unable to pursue their attackers. A chase ensues for several days until the twelve "Spinner" class Tholian heavy cruisers turned and attacked. Three Tholian ships manage to escape the Battle of Iomega II, while the four survivors self-destruct [COM]. Dr. Katherine Pulaski leads an away mission to Starbase 47 to rescue personnel injured in the Tholian attack. Kyle Riker is the sole survivor of the U.F.P.-Tholian conflict at Starbase 311. The ("Excelsior" class) U.S.S. "Berlin" returns to rescue him. He meets Kate Pulaski while recovering and she temporarily transfers to Starbase 84 to administer recuperative therapy to Riker, who will be transferred to an infirmary in San Francisco. Riker will require nearly 2 years of therapy, and yet will still have flashbacks. In 2357 it will be revealed that Admiral Horace Bonner's son was conducting top secret mind control experiments on the starbase. When an investigation into such experiments surfaces, information is leaked to the Tholians that the starbase would serve as a launching point for an incursion into Tholian space, effectively prompting the Tholian attack and slaughter of all aboard. Bonner's son doesn't escape in time and is murdered with the other station personnel. With only Riker surviving, Bonner will target the man for his son's death [TNG 140, TLE #5, SsC]. On Xenex, 19 year old M'k'n'zy fights the Danteri overlords for his peoples' freedom. In the Pit, he kills Falkar and experiences future visions. Captain Picard of the U.S.S. "Stargazer" (NCC-2893) with Lt. Jack Crusher arrive to stop the bloodshed, as the Danteri Empire seeks U.F.P. membership and is willing to free the Xenexians. M'k'n'zy will be encouraged by Picard to enter Star Fleet [NF #1]. D'ndai deserts his wife Catrine and leaves for Danter to pave the way for peace negotiations with the Federation [NF #5]. The first of the genetically engineered children of Darwin station are born on Gagarin IV [TNG 133]. Jeremiah Rossa is born on the U.F.P. colony Galen IV [TNG 176]. Jack Crusher dies attempting to sever a starboard nacelle of the "Stargazer" with a phaser rifle to escape the effects of a Nensi phenomenon [TNG 232, GN 9]. In the Track 'A' universe, Crusher does not die. According to Trelane, this is the only universe in which Jack Crusher lives [GN 17]. In the "Mirror" universe, Captain Picard murders Jack Crusher [GN 15]. April [reference stardate 2/9204] {stardate 30249.3} The U.S.S. "Grundjaki" (NCC-9007) "Paine" class frigate is built [FASA]. 15 April [reference stardate 2/9204.15] {stardate 30287.7} Dr. Jamesson Ingermann's article 'Functional and Funny: A Report on the New Model Human' is published in the "Star Fleet Times" by Star Fleet Command Press [FASA]. Geordi La Forge enters the Star Fleet Academy [TNG 218]. May [reference stardate 2/9205] {stardate 30331.5} The U.S.S. "Van Gelder" (NCC-10010) "M'Benga" class rescue/hospital ship and the U.S.S. "Tilly" (NCC-50011) "Wellington" class light cruiser are built [FASA]. Captain of the school soccer team on Gault, Worf is determined to win a game and unintentionally breaks a boy's neck. Worf realizes how fragile Humans are, and that he must exercise control [DSN 505]. Cadet Janeway is bullied by Professor Wendy Kerrigan at Star Fleet Academy [G #7]. July [reference stardate 2/9207] {stardate 30498.6} The U.S.S. "Kloris" (NCC-60006) "Moscow" class scout is built [FASA]. Hector Ilario is born [DSN 563]. Susanna Leitjen is the co-captain of an Academy track & field team [SsC]. 05 September {stardate 30679.5} The U.S.S. "Barnes Wallis" (NCC-36314) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer is launched [GEC V6N2]. stardate 30789.32 {15 October} Framing and hull skin construction continues on the "Enterprise." Docking system latches and pass-through fit checks continue. Deuterium reactant tanks and antimatter pod assemblies arrive from off-site for integration. Warp coil fixes are effected while production of matched coil sets con- tinue. Fusion chambers are powered singly and in combinations as impulse system run-up tests are performed. The reaction control system (RCS) thruster assemblies are installed. Two computer cores are completed and installed in the Saucer Module and Battle Section. Completion of the third core is slowed by isolinear chip availability problems. Phaser power flow regulators and conduits are installed (the predicted warp core power tap is verified as adequate). Work is completed on the main deflector piggyback instrument power supply [NTM]. 26 October {stardate 30819.2} The U.S.S. "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" (NCC-36410) class explorer is commissioned in a ceremony at Utopia Planitia by Rear Admiral Koo'n Pah, the Andorian head of Star Fleet's Joint Operations and Planning Directorate (Training). Derived from the "Galaxy" class explorers, the "Leavitt" class economizes costs by reducing mass and redundant hull space wherever possible, while at the same time retaining the pertinent features of the parent design. The U.S.S. "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" will be initially deployed to the outer sector of Gamma Camarilla with the heavy cruisers "Fearless" and "Tiananmen" following reports of suspected Cardassian incursion along the border. The starship will maintain continuous alert status on patrol for 186 consecutive days, before returning to exploratory duty and various diplomatic missions. An offshoot design will be the "Nebula" (NCC-71205) class tactical cruiser [GEC V6N2]. A major solar flare radically changes the environment on a major trading world in the Delta Quadrant. Viorsa and several others subject themselves to immersion in interconnected hibernation pods, intending to be revived in 15 years. The artificial environment's persona, however, will not allow their departure [V 139]. Kira Nerys's uncle dies from starvation, having divided his rations between her and the other children [DSN #3]. Assuming the cyle has not been disrupted, Tuvok once again experiences pon farr [V 145]. In the Ferengi Alliance, Zek becomes the Grand Nagus [NWNC]. December [reference stardate 2/8812] {stardate 30917.8} The U.S.S. "Thunderer II" (NCC-2032) "Excelsior" class starship is lost, her whereabouts unknown [FASA]. At age 10, Tom Paris slides down his first slope at a resort near Lake Tahoe on Earth [GN 33]. The bodies of the High Gul and his eleven Elite Guards are secretly stowed aboard Terok Nor in suspended animation by Fransu and Renzo [DSN #13]. 2354, 05 January {stardate 31013.7} The U.S.S. "Marie Curie" (NCC-36278) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer is launched [GEC V6N2]. 06 January {stardate 31016.4} The U.S.S. "Jean-Leon Foucalt" (NCC-36211) "Leavitt" class explorer is ordered to Zeta Alpha II from her homeport of Utopia Planitia (Sol) to aid the passenger freighter "Ankari Princess" after a propulsionary failure, resulting in the rescue of 688 victims [GEC V6N2]. January [reference stardate 2/9301] {stardate 31002.7} The U.S.S. "Paul Gable" (NCC-9008) "Paine" class frigate is built [FASA]. According to one (perhaps erroneous) account, the U.S.S. "Nebula" (NCC-60590) class ship is commissioned [Inet1]. Ensign Eric Stiles commands the Star Fleet Special Security Forces Evacuation of Ambassador Spock, emissary to the Pojjana Assembly, from PojjanPirakot. Stiles sacrifies himself so that the evacuation shuttle can escape, and crashes on the planet. For the next 4 years he will be imprisoned with Zevon, a Romulan scientist, and the entire region will be declared Red Sector and off-limits [TNG #53]. Note that the current population of the Romulan Star Empire at this time is approximately 200 billion inhabiting 90 planets [TNG #53]. The Tholians pay a second visit to Starbase Salem 1. The U.S.S. "Apache" (NCC-51821) exploration cruiser valiantly protects the starbase [COM]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief for a multi-purpose vessel capable of deep space missions, combat, and diplomatic missions. The general idea is for a modular starship. Two project briefs are handed to Star Fleet for the "Grainger" and "Charleston" classes. The "Grainger" class is rejected by Star Fleet and permission for base designs are approved on the "Charleston" class [Inet11]. Taran'atar is born in the Gamma Quadrant [DSNA2]. February [reference stardate 2/9302] {stardate 31087.7} The U.S.S. "Mattermaine" (NCC-60007) "Moscow" class scout is built [FASA]. Captain Picard, in command of the U.S.S. "Stargazer," visits the planet Chalna around this time [TNG 166]. Admiral Leonard McCoy retires from Star Fleet after having served on 3 starships bearing the name "Enterprise" and as commander of Star Fleet Medical Corps. Though according to a later account, he is still very much a commissioned Admiral in Star Fleet [TNG #0, GN 21]. 28 February {stardate 31161.6} The U.S.S. "Hideki Yukawa" (NCC-36347) "Leavitt" class explorer is homeported at Starbase 214 [GEC V6N2]. March [reference stardate 2/9303] {stardate 31164.4} The U.S.S. "T'Klyrn" (NCC-10011) "M'Benga" class rescue/hospital ship is built [FASA]. Still on Xenex and considering a career in Star Fleet, 20 year old M'k'n'zy is seduced by Catrine. She will bear him a son, Xyon [NF #5, NF #8]. Benjamin Sisko, recently graduated from the Academy (in the 95th percentile) and awaiting his first posting, meets Jennifer on Gilgo Beach. Sisko will serve aboard the "Livingston" (NCC-34099, "Excelsior" class) and later as Executive Officer aboard the "Okinawa" (NCC-13958, another "Excelsior" class starship, commanded by Captain Leyton during the Tzenkethi War. By 2367 he will hold the rank of Lt. Commander while serving as the Executive Officer aboard the "Saratoga" (NCC-31911, "Miranda" class) [DSN 401, SsC, DSN #1, DSN 483, DSN 484, DSN 401]. Early next year, Ambassador Curzon Dax will introduce Benjamin Sisko to Kyle Riker while aboard the "Livingston" [TLE #5]. In the "Mirror" universe, 18 year old Deanna Troi leaves Betazed as soon as she is informed that her father is a Terran slave [DP #1]. On Iomides, a factory owner named Tok Grell becomes wealthy through munitions, eventually manufacturing everything from handguns to atomic warheads [TNG #44]. 03 April {stardate 31254.8} The "Hideki Yukawa" (NCC-36347) explorer is deployed for extended patrol along the Kzin border with numerous starships, including the "Wellington" (NCC-50000), "Potemkin," "Richard Pearson," and "Slava" [GEC V6N2]. Reannon "The Brass Lass" Bonaventure is captured by the Borg. She is officially declared missing, and presumed dead [GN 8]. Kathryn Janeway abandons tennis [V 150]. Jeremy Aster is born [TNG 153]. Nog is born, the son of Rom and Prinadora, and the product of a standard 5 year marriage contract with Prinadora's father. Rom fell in love with his wife, despite the contract, and wanting to extend it her father swindles Rom out of his money and Prinadora leaves him for a richer man [DSN 436, DSN 514]. May [reference stardate 2/9305] {stardate 31331.5} The U.S.S. "Lowell" (NCC-20013) "Sagan" class science research vessel and the U.S.S. "Falmor Hann" (NCC-9009) "Paine" class frigate are built [FASA]. On the "Enterprise," some hull skin sections show unacceptable welds: 2% is reworked to fix the problem, the imbedded defensive shield grid is not affected. Low-power tests begin on the warp engine core (warp 2 equivalent energy is reached). While the nacelles still await coil delivery, impulse tests continue. The RCS thruster software problem is fixed. The third computer core, delayed for two additional years, affects all downstream starships under construction. The habitat layers are now 70% complete. Shuttlecraft, work pods, and lifeboats arrive for integration tests. A photon torpedo loader thermal expansion anomaly is fixed [NTM]. Lt. Commander Jellico is promoted to Commander when the First Officer of the "Cairo" is killed in an ambush by Cardassians while leading an away mission to an uncharted planet near the border of Cardassian space. Jellico serves as the First Officer of the "Cairo" (NCC-42136) [SsC]. June [reference stardate 2/9306] {stardate 31416.4} The U.S.S. "Marlborough" (NCC-50012) "Wellington" class light cruiser is built [FASA]. Neelix sees a spectacular headpiece while on an excursion [V #2]. 11 June {stardate 31443.8} The U.S.S. "Valentina Tereshkova" (NCC-36427) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer is launched [GEC V6N2]. Dr. T'Pan becomes the director of the Vulcan Science Academy [TNG 248]. Star Fleet views the design schematics for the "Norway" and after much deliberation the primary design is approved. The down points include the ship's lack of weaponry and defensive systems. Briefs for propulsion, computer, weapons, and spaceframe parameters are sent out to Star Fleet design agencies for consultation. The spaceframe design is approved and full specifications are forwarded to the Avalon Fleet Yards. Five ships are started at once, and production begins with a projected 8 year turnover for the prototype ship [Inet11]. {23 June stardate 31476.7} Annika Hansen celebrates her 6th birthday on board "The Raven" (NAR 38450) with her father. She and her parents are assimilated by the Borg shortly thereafter [V 174]. In the "Mirror" universe, Annika Hansen's parents' ship crashes on a deep-space Cardassian colony. With her parents dead, Annika Hansen is adopted into a high-ranking Cardassian family, the Ghemor [DP #1]. Interplanetary war breaks out between Omistol and Ven over claimed territory [TLE #5]. 16 July {stardate 31539.7} The U.S.S. "Chen Ning Yang" (NCC-36669) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer departs Utopia Planitia for Sector 097 deployment [GEC V6N2]. Si Cwan, aboard his uncle's ship, firsthand witnesses the Black Mass's engulfment of Rolisa and the planet's sun. Humiliated by their inability to combat the organism, Sedi Cwan commits suicide and his body is blown out a torpedo tube for his disgrace by Si Cwan's order. Si Cwan will be publicly congratulated on his handling the situation, but in private beaten for the action. Note that in an alternate universe where the Black Mass does not exist, Rolisa will become the greatest world in all of the known galaxy [NF #8]. Susanna Leitjen graduates from the Star Fleet Academy in the 90th percentile and posted to the U.S.S. "Orleans" as a security officer [SsC]. Tormod Engvig is born on Earth. On Thanet, Kio sar-Bensu is born [TNG #67]. 09 August {stardate 31605.5} The "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer U.S.S. "Christa MacAuliffe" (NCC-36684) embarks on her maiden cruise. The ship will make port calls to Qo'noS, Vulcan, and Andor within the next year [GEC V6N2]. The U.S.S. "Bright Star" (NCC-71875) and U.S.S. "Trinculo" (NCC-71867) "Galaxy" class explorers are laid down at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards at Mars [Inet1]. stardate 32634.9 {19 August??} The "Raven" is hit by a subspace particle storm. The Borg detect the vessel and perceive it as a threat. The Hansens are targeted for assimilation [V 210]. The Linden Navigational Outpost beacon is established [GN 29]. The U.S.S. "Clements" rescues Kandia Jiak from Ikkabar--the last surviving member of this Icondian-descendent civilization [GN 13]. Cadet Kathryn Janeway is interviewed by Admiral Owen Paris. He agrees to be her advisor on her junior honors thesis: massive compact halo objects. With the admiral requesting the thesis proposal on his desk on Monday, Janeway turns down a date with Cadet William Riker [GN 25]. Benjamin Sisko proposes to Jennifer in Szagy Park [DSN 402, DSN #1]. At age 13, Julian Bashir's father lectures his son on letting the other boys win games to hide his genetic enhancements. 'The Secret Life of Jules Bashir' he will come to label it in his head [S31 #3]. 10 September {stardate 31693.2} The U.S.S. "Chen Ning Yang" (NCC-36669) "Leavitt" class explorer takes part in Exercise Cosmic Saber with other sector vessels including the "Osiris," "Aoshima," "Warspite," and "Dover" [GEC V6N2]. 13 September {stardate 31701.4} The shuttlecraft "Amethyst" suffers control failure in launch mode and crashes in the landing bay of the U.S.S. "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" (NCC-36410) class ship. The starship proceeds to Starbase 74 at Tarsus III for repairs, including a swapout of the 8061 drive units for 8062s [GEC V6N2]. The "K'Vort" class Bird of Prey cruiser enters service in the Klingon fleet. Virtually identical to the "B'Rel" class but 3 times the length and approximately 25 times the volume of the smaller ship, the "K'Vort" class features an extra torpedo tube and Type 10 disruptors in place of Type 8 models, in addition to secondary armament of 6 Type 8 disruptors [Inet11]. The Federation Associate for the Advancement of Science inherits the planetoid Nouveau Yvelines and grants it to Dr. Zorka. Zorka will rename it Novus Alamogordus and sell the northern hemisphere to the resort con- sortium Novus Business Ventures [TNG #33] The U.S.S. "Apache" (NX-61004) class light cruiser is commissioned. Employed as a short range diplomatic cruiser, the "Apache" carries a crew of 195 with warp 8.8 capacity (upgraded to 9.965 in 2370). 128 vessels will comprise this class, each armed with 5 phaser arrays and 3 photon torpedo launchers [Inet12]. Varis Sul is born on Bajor [DSN 414, DSN #20]. Lt. Beaumont Benteen dies [SsC]. 01 October {stardate 31750.7} Exercise Cosmic Saber concludes. The homeport of the "Leavitt" class explorer U.S.S. "Sir Barnes Wallis" (NCC-36314) is changed to Starbase 501 in the Sigma Lyria Sector [GEC V6N2]. October [reference stardate 2/9310] {stardate 31750.7} The U.S.S. "Halcyon" (NCC-9010) "Paine" class frigate is built [FASA]. 14 October {stardate 31786.3} The U.S.S. "Sir Barnes Wallis" (NCC-36314) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer conducts a short exploratory cruise mapping the Tsubiki Star Cluster [GEC V6N2]. 22 October {stardate 31808.2} The U.S.S. "Marie Curie" (NCC-36278) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer receives a Priority 1 distress call from the UFC 376082 system. The "Marie Curie" participates in the planetary rescue at New Fabrina when planetary tectonics threaten the indigenous population, along with the "Apollonia," "Sovereign," "Parhelion," and "Century" [GEC V6N2]. Lt.(?) William Riker serves aboard the "Fortuna" under Captain Lansing. Riker is assigned to the Betazed embassy for a couple months to await his posting to the U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-42296), under repair after a Sindareen sneak-attack. On Betazed, he meets Wendy Roper, attends a Beta- zoid marriage, and meets Deanna and Lwaxana Troi--rescuing the former from a Sindareen raider in the Jalara Jungle [GN 11]. The Romulans acquire a cell sample from Captain Jean-Luc Picard and use it to grow a clone of him, later to be named Shinzon. The original plan is to replace Picard with the clone at a later date. When a new government comes to power in the Romulan Empire, the plan is abandoned. Shinzon is sent to the dilithium mines of Remus to die, but he will befriend the Remans [ST X]. The I.K.S. "Cha'Ghret" ("Felg'ra" class warship) fights and destroys an invading force of renegade Gorn [Inet10]. In the "Mirror" universe, T'Val is born. She is the daughter of the "Mirror" Spock [GN 32]. December According to one account, the U.S.S. "Melbourne" (NCC-52043) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is launched [Inet1]. The "Mosquito" (NCC-60500) class runabout enters service. Up to 60 passengers can be accomodated with an emergency limit of 250 (with a normal crew complement of 4), this class has warp 8.8 capacity. At least 39 of these small 69 meter vessels will be built [Inet2]. Rantic Lan is born [NWNC]. Around this time, Soleta meets Mark McHenry [NF #9]. 23 December {stardate 31978.1} Operational control of the "Marie Curie" (NCC-36278) is changed over to Starbase 440 [GEC V6N2]. 2355, 01 January {stardate 32002.7} The U.S.S. "Cecilia Payne" (NCC-36399) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer is launched [GEC V6N2]. After a run of 11 ships, production is suspended on the "Asimov" class in favor of newer classes under development [Inet11]. Tol Elliena is born around this time [DSN #21]. The U.S.S. "Marie Curie" (NCC-36278) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer takes part in the combined ops exercise Have Blue. The starship then proceeds to Hokma VI for a diplomatic visit for the Grand Regent's birthday celebrations with the frigates "Namacurra" and "Plymouth" [GEC V6N2]. The U.S.S. "Nebula" returns to the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards and once warp stress coating is applied, the ship is clear to begin deep space assessments. All primary tests have passed Review 4. Final exterior markings and paint are applied [Inet11]. An incident at Theta IV-Z occurs involving Benjamin Sisko and Zach Warner (possibly Sisko's current commanding officer). Warner botches a mission but apparently Sisko covers it up for him. Warner will be a vice-admiral in less than two decades [TDW #2]. Star Fleet views the theoretical proposals for the "Charleston" class based on the defense parameters. The initial designs are deemed unsatisfactory and even unsafe by the ASDB. Redesigns are required [Inet11]. 28 January {stardate 32076.7} The exploratory cruise of the "Sir Barnes Wallis" (NCC-36314) concludes [GEC V6N2]. Over the next few years of conflict between the Cardassian Union and the Federation, Star Fleet engineers and scientists begin examining all incoming data to formulate defenses against their space vessels and weaponry [DNTM]. During the war, the "New Orleans" class is unable to serve in combat missions due to their lack of photon torpedo launchers. While this problem will be quickly rectified, the months that these vessels spend away from the fighting places heavy demands on the "Ambassador" and "Steamrunner" classes [Inet1]. February The U.S.S. "Werner von Braun" (NCC-72069) "Galaxy" class explorer is laid down at the San Francisco Fleet Yards [Inet1]. Ileen Maisel sees Gohod Clif [TNG #45]. On the uninhabited gas giant moon Groombridge 273-2A, the first test occurs of the prototype zero-point warhead 285 kilometers beneath the surface [DNTM]. The warp coils for the "Norway" class are approved and nacelle design proceeds [Inet11]. Dr. Pulaski transfers to Star Fleet Medical Headquarters on Earth to do basic research. She will marry Dr. Lawrence Barnett this year [SsC]. 07 March {stardate 32180.8} The U.S.S. "Sir Barnes Wallis" (NCC-36314) is acquired by Star Fleet's Department of Technology for midshipment training use and transferred to Star Fleet Academy at Spacedock [GEC V6N2]. 08 March {stardate 32183.6} The U.S.S. "Chen Ning Yang" (NCC-36669) "Leavitt" class explorer is involved with a collision with the "Oberth" class cruiser "Kronshtadt." The "Chen Ning Yang" escapes with nominal damage, while the "Kronshtadt" undergoes major repairs [GEC V6N2]. Justin Tighe is captured by the Cardassians and held for 3 days, undergoing constant torture. Somehow he manages to escape [GN 25]. Rizo, a farmer on Bajor, is stripped of his land by the Cardassians. He flees into the hills with his 4 year old daughter, Petra, and joins the resistance [DSN #8]. Taran'atar is burned across most of the left side of his body in his first campaign against a species called the V'Xaji [S31 #3]. At age 6, Harry Kim is taken to a haunted house by his parents [V 236]. 18 March {stardate 32211.0} The homeport of the U.S.S. "Jean-Leon Foucalt" (NCC-36211) "Leavitt" class explorer is transferred from Utopia Planitia to Starbase 22, and operational control is transferred from Sector 001 to Sector 063 [GEC V6N2]. Andrea Martinez serves as Dr. Manheim's research assistant. He is responsible for shifting her field of interest from black hole event horizons to temporal phenomena [GN 17]. In 2371 when Data is incapacitated on Trilex by a subspace pulse he will review the contents of the Cochrane Institute's abstract index from this year to the present, in addition to the last 4 years of the 'Subspace Multiphysics B' journal [GN 22]. April [reference stardate 2/9404] {stardate 32249.3} The U.S.S. "Royal Hibernia" (NCC-3009) "Royal Sovereign" class battle- cruiser and the U.S.S. "Oslo" (NCC-60008) "Moscow" class scout are built [FASA]. 03 April {stardate 32254.8} The "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer U.S.S. "Valentina Tereshkova" (NCC-36427) departs for patrol deployment along the Tholian border [GEC V6N2]. Ensign Neela Daren is promoted to Lieutenant on the "Constellation" [SsC]. 30 April {stardate 32328.8} The "Chen Ning Yang" (NCC-36669) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer is transferred to TacFleet's Special Operations Command at Starbase Vincennes. Subsequent mission profiles are classified, but it is believed that the starship will serve as a weapons test-platform, as well as special astronautical research (covert operations) [GEC V6N2]. May [reference stardate 2/9405] {stardate 32331.5} The U.S.S. "Christopher Dundas" (NCC-9011) "Paine" class frigate is built [FASA]. 10 May {stardate 32356.2} The maiden cruise of the U.S.S. "Christa MacAuliffe" (NCC-36684) "Leavitt" class explorer ends [GEC V6N2]. [reference stardate 2/9005] The U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) prototype space control ship is decom- missioned as a training vessel [FASA]. 13 May {stardate 32364.4} The U.S.S. "Christa MacAuliffe" (NCC-36684) "Leavitt" class explorer is homeported at Starbase 82 [GEC V6N2]. Natasha Yar enters Star Fleet Academy specializing in security and tactical studies [TNG #4, SsC]. The final outer framing members are completed on the "Enterprise" as a minor design change in the forward dorsal requires added longitudinal members. The impulse engine system is complete, and warp engine core tests continue. The permanent gravity generator network is completed. Habitat modules and storage volumes are also complete. The transporter and subspace communications system antennae are modified to be made com- patible with the deflector shield grid emissions. The SIF, running at low power, works out the starship's framing kinks. After a startup failure is repaired, the main deflector field focus tests successfully. The star- board pylon phaser bank is swapped with one from the U.S.S. "Yamato" (NCC- 71807), providing a better operational fit for each ship. The photon torpedo loader thermal problem returns, and a new fix is final. Sensor pallets are 50% installed; the minimum for flight [NTM]. Beverly Crusher graduates from the Academy [TNG 214]. John Torres takes his daughter, B'Elanna, on a camping trip with her cousins. He will leave her mother 12 days later [V 258]. The Battle of Maxia: the U.S.S. "Stargazer" (NCC-2893), under command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, engages a Ferengi vessel in the Maxia Zeta system. The "Stargazer," Picard's first command, is abandoned after the famous "Picard Maneuver" is executed. He will be awarded the Grankite Order of Tactic for this maneuver on stardate 38946.2 [TNG 110, ST VII]. In the Track 'A' universe, it is Jack Crusher who saves the ship, with the "Crusher Maneuver" [GN 17]. The U.S.S. "Carver," almost simultaneously during the Battle of Maxia, tracks an unidentified vessel for twelve seconds at the extreme limit of sensor range. Later computer enhancement analysis by Star Fleet shows conclusively that the vessel was Ferengi [TWF]. Captain Picard is court-martialed by Star Fleet J.A.G. officer Phillipa Louvois after the "Stargazer" is lost [TNG 135]. In the Track 'A' universe, Captain Picard is court-martialed--and busted in rank to Commander. As a result, it will be Captain Crusher not Captain Picard who will command the Federation flagship "Enterprise" [GN 17]. 24 May {stardate 32394.5} Additional cadet training facilities are installed aboard the U.S.S. "Sir Barnes Wallis" (NCC-36314) [GEC V6N2]. Deanna Troi enters the Star Fleet Academy [TNG 214]. June [reference stardate 2/9406] {stardate 32416.4} The U.S.S. "Hopewell" (NCC-10012) "M'Benga" class rescue/hospital ship is built. The U.S.S. "Caesaria" (NCC-50013) "Wellington" class light cruiser is destroyed in action [FASA]. 04 June {stardate 32424.7} The U.S.S. "Christa MacAuliffe" (NCC-36684) "Leavitt" class explorer embarks on an extended cruise. The "MacAuliffe" will spend 732 consecutive days in the Gamma Leonis Sector with the starships "Shangri-La" and "Brittain." Consequently, the "MacAuliffe" will win the 2356/57 and 2357/58 Robert Wesley Award for two consecutive years running, for being the "Best Ship in the Sector Fleet" [GEC V6N2]. 19 June Jacob Isaac Sisko is born, the son of Benjamin and Jennifer Sisko [TLE #5, DSN 410, DSN 502, MIL #2]. June Assassination attempts are made on Kyle Riker's life on Earth (unknowingly by Vice Admiral Bonner). He flees (with a little help from Benjamin Sisko whose wife recently gave birth to Jake) aboard the cargo vessel "Morning Star." At the Star Fleet Academy, William Riker is reprimanded with his squadron following a survival class exercise in San Francisco which will be known as 'the fish incident' [TLE #5]. On the Kessik IV colony, 5-year old B'Elanna Torres saves the life of Erva Konal in a fire-chute cavern. B'Elanna Torres's father leaves her mother [V 171, V 197, GN 33]. In the "Mirror" universe, Annika Hansen is rejected by the Ghemor family and sent to the Obsidian Order where she is trained as Agent Seven of Corps Nine [DP #1]. The "Osiris" class command cruisers begin to be withdrawn from front-line service and will be phased out over the next 20 years [Inet13]. The "Chk'tk'taa" class warship is commissioned in the H'n'k Hegemony [Inet10]. "Nikolayev" class heavy frigate/patrol ships are decommissioned [Inet13]. July [reference stardate 2/9407] {stardate 32498.6} The U.S.S. "Daystrom" (NCC-20014) "Sagan" class science research vessel is built [FASA]. 03 July {stardate 32504.1} The U.S.S. "Nebula" is officially commissioned by Star Fleet during a brief ceremony. The bridge plaque is put in pride of place and Captain To'lak takes command of the ship [Inet11]. 10 July {stardate 32523.3} The U.S.S. "Valentina Tereshkova" (NCC-36427) serves as the flagship in the S'Harien Ut'kan fleet exercise, operating with the other border deployment frigates "Themistocles," "De Grasse," and "Gatineau," the cruiser "Moskva," the scouts "Quest" and "Asagiri," and the shuttlecarrier "Nimitz" [GEC V6N2]. General Order 29 is issued: "The primary responsibility of the commander of any Star Fleet vessel is the welfare and safety of his crew, including any civilian members of the ship or installation's complement. No action may be taken that creates an unwarranted threat to the safety of those individuals under the officer's charge, except in the line of duty and when otherwise unavoidable" [FASA]. Ken Kolker sets foot on his first planet [TNG #19]. Turrok is born [TNG #23]. 26 July {stardate 32567.1} The "Leavitt" class explorer U.S.S. "Jean-Leon Foucalt" (NCC-36211) embarks on an independent preparatory cruise [GEC V6N2]. August [reference stardate 2/9408] {stardate 32583.6} The U.S.S. "Trogan" (NCC-50014) "Wellington" class light cruiser is built [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Chikuma" (NCC-2008) "Excelsior" class starship is lost, her whereabouts unknown [FASA]. The "Nuras" class heavy scout is commissioned in the Cardassian Union. Differing in design from most Cardassian vessels, avoiding the standard embedded-nacelle feature, the "Nuras" has warp nacelles mounted on aft pylons. The "Nuras" is well-suited for even the most dangerous scouting missions, with speed, agility, the ability to enter atmospheres, powerful shields, and heavy armament (for a ship of its size), making it perfect for recon missions behind enemy lines, or forays into uncharted and potentially hazardous systems [Inet10]. 13 August {stardate 32616.4} At approximately this time, 15 year old Chakotay spends time with his father in Central America on a starry night [GN 33]. 17 August {stardate 32627.4} Fleet exercise S'Harien Ut'kan concludes. The "Valentina Tereshkova" narrowly grazes the "Asagiri" during close quarters maneuvering. Both vessels escape with cosmetic damage [GEC V6N2]. 19 August {stardate 32632.9} The preparatory cruiser of the "Leavitt" class explorer "Jean-Leon Foucalt" (NCC-36211) concludes. The starship embarks on an exploratory voyage to the Sardar Nebula on a starcharting and stellar research mission [GEC V6N2]. 21 August {stardate 32638.4} The installation of training facilities aboard the "Sir Barnes Wallis" (NCC-36314) is completed [GEC V6N2]. Kira Nerys at age 12 begins fighting Cardassians in the Shakaar resistance cell under Shakaar Edon [DSN 401, SsC]. According to Savrin in 2375, over the next 20 years, 37 Star Fleet command appointment orders will be generated without traceable authorization codes. The statement suggests covert manipulation within the U.F.P., possibly by the Preservers [GN 40]. Worf undergoes the Klingon Age of Ascension ceremony [TNG 140]. 03 September {stardate 32674.0} The U.S.S. "Sir Barnes Wallis" (NCC-36314) embarks on her first cadet training cruise. Subsequently the ship will operate with the Star Fleet Reserve Forces on a biannual basis [GEC V6N2]. Kathryn Janeway completes a doctoral degree in quantum cosmology [GN 25]. The U.S.S. "Arcturus" ("Rigel" class heavy scout) discovers the Coreward Rift [LUG]. The U.S.S. "Banshee" is placed in the Star Fleet Museum collection, the only known intact "Spectre" class ship [GEC V9N5]. On Prynn Tenmei's 5th birthday, Commander Elias Vaughn is ordered by Admiral Presley on a mission out among the Orion crimelords [MG #4]. The Cardassian "Bel'shan" class cruiser "Khidalsha" destroys a pirate band plaguing the systems of the Deltanis Sector [Inet10]. Anton Bass is born [NWNC]. The "Cormorant" class fast cruiser enters service in the Romulan Empire. A heavily-armed exploration vessel, this class carried up to 625 crew. Ordnance consists of 4 disruptors and 2 plasma torpedo launchers. Warp capacity is 9.5 [Inet5]. 01 December {stardate 32917.8} The U.S.S. "Cecilia Payne" (NCC-36399) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer begins charting the outer regions of the Alpha Pacifica Sector, which will last 755 continuous days [GEC V6N2]. December [reference stardate 2/9412] {stardate 32917.8} The U.S.S. "Surishian" (NCC-20009) "Sagan" class science research vessel is lost, her whereabouts unknown [FASA]. Roughly around this time, a Federation Sporak 460 heavy transport is decommissioned. It will be salvaged by the Ferengi and end up on Qo'noS under Pharh's use [DSN #29]. 16 December {stardate 32958.9} The "Leavitt" class explorer U.S.S. "Hideki Yukawa" (NCC-36347) destroys 3 Kzinti frigates while on patrol along the Kzin border [GEC V6N2]. 2356, January [reference stardate 2/9501] {stardate 33002.7} After an interim period of reaction against the standard military look, a compromise Star Fleet uniform design is introduced returning to the trad- itional blue, gold, and red patterns [FASA]. 11 January {stardate 33030.1} The U.S.S. "Marie Curie" (NCC-36278) begins an extended exploratory cruise into the uncharted Theta Nautica Sector with the starship "Upholder" [GEC V6N2]. Annika Hansen, the future Seven of Nine, is assimilated into the Borg collective when her father's ship "The Raven" (NAR 38450) is attacked by Borg in the Delta Quadrant [V 169, V 170, V 174]. The "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer U.S.S. "Valentina Tereshkova" (NCC-36427) is assigned a classified mission profile. The starship is believed to have participated in a number of clandestine incursions into Threat forces territory. The "Valentina Tereshkova" will undergo an overhaul from 2363 to 2365. The Battle of Wolf 359 in early 2367 will mark the end of this starship, abandoned during the Borg attack following critical damage to the reactor core [GEC V6N2]. In the Romulan Star Empire, Lennex begins serving as an advisor to Proconsul Eragian [GN 21]. The U.S.S. "Canadara" (NCC-9012) "Paine" class frigate is built [FASA]. The private shuttle "Venture" is built by Bajorans [DSNA1]. stardate 33070 {25 January} Captain Picard of the I.S.S. "Stargazer" (ICC 2055) loses his vessel at the successful Battle of Maxia [GN 15]. Part of a perimeter guard at a weapons factory, 16 year old Ro Laren loses an entire squad on the account of the welfare of a 15 year old boy [TNG #32]. The last Tarellian plague ship is believed to have been destroyed by the Alcyones [TNG 105]. February Over the next 4 months: Kyle Riker resides on Hazimot (Iamme IV) and is inducted into an underground revolution. At the Academy, Cadet Riker does a report on one of his ancestors, Thaddeus Riker. At Tycho City, he engages in shuttlecraft piloting exercises [TLE #5]. 05 February {stardate 33098.4} Chakotay and his father return to Central America for stargazing [GN 33]. 07 February {stardate 33103.8} Another two Kzinti vessels are destroyed by the "Leavitt" class explorer "Hideki Yukawa" (NCC-36347) [GEC V6N2]. The U.S.S. "Huxley," commanded by Captain Alfred C. Bowles, is destroyed by a thermonuclear device in orbit of the planet Rampart in the Rho Ophiuchi system [TNG #11]. In the Delta Quadrant the Metrion Cascade, developed by the Haconian sci- entist Dr. Jetrel, annihilates the Talaxian moon Rynax killing 300,000. Neelix hides on Talax, not reporting for military service. Talax surrend- ers and Neelix returns to Rynax to bring back survivors. Dr. Jetrel is rejected by his wife and begins work on theoretical Regenerative Fusion to restore people vaporized by the Cascade [V 115]. Connor and Moira Rossa die on Galen IV during a Talarian attack. Their son, Jeremiah Rossa, is adopted by Talarians [TNG 176]. February According to one account, the "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser U.S.S. "Melbourne" (NCC-52043) is commissioned [Inet1]. Captain Mansfield assumes command of the "Charleston" (NCC-42285) space control ship [GN 9]. The U.S.S. "Cayuse" (NCC-52996) "Cheyenne" class starship joins in the evacuation of Lyran III with other U.F.P. vessels during the latest Tholian raid [COM]. Approximately this time, Raymond Boone marries [DSN 445]. March [reference stardate 2/9503] {stardate 33166.7} The U.S.S. "Wallenstein" (NCC-50015) "Wellington" class light cruiser is built [FASA]. Surmak Ren is arrested for several disruptive acts committed by the Higa Mentar Bajor Underground, but released for insufficient evidence [DSN 405]. Gul Dukat's staff installs a computer system aboard Terok Nor (DS9) [DSN #10]. The Romulans develop a method of close-range ship-to-ship communication using tight-beam tachyon pulses. They will eventually share it with the U.F.P. about a week before the end of the Dominion War. An article on it will appear in 'The Journal of the Federation Consortium of Engineers and Technicians' [SCE #6]. The 7-year firestorm cycle restarts on Bersallis III [TNG 245]. At age 7, Harry Kim takes a liking to the clarinet [GN 33]. In the Delta Quadrant, Abaddon begins his used merchandise collection. In 20 years the "Voyager" will encounter Abaddon's Depository of Lost Treasures [V 225]. April [reference stardate 2/9504] {stardate 33251.4} The U.S.S. "Damon West" (NCC-6012) and the U.S.S. "Meredith Levette" "Decker" class destroyers are destroyed in action [FASA]. The "Toron" class warp shuttle is commissioned in the Klingon Empire. Although lightly armed with a single forward disruptor, it will become the standard warp shuttle used by Klingons [Inet10]. 16 April {stardate 33292.3} The skin of the "Enterprise" is 90% complete. The warp engines power up tests to warp 8 equivalent. The warp coils are delivered and installed. Full power nonpropulsive tests of the impulse fusion generators are performed. The third computer core is finally delivered and installed, and additional programming and tests continue. The first habitat module swapout performed by transporter is successful. Transporter tests and the final SIF and inertial damping field hookups are completed. The communication system is 90% complete. Impulse power to the phasers is certified. 30% of the lifeboats are delivered and docked [NTM]. May [reference stardate 2/9505] {stardate 33333.3} The U.S.S. "Chirpenitar" (NCC-60009) "Moscow" class scout is built [FASA]. The keel of the "Volantis" is laid down at the Rigel Fleet Construction Yards under the command of Commander Keogh. After the initial problems of slow construction due to delays caused by the need for parts for the U.S.S. "Galaxy," Commander Keogh will be promoted to Captain and given command of the "Challenger" class U.S.S. "Kearsage" and Commander Quinteros will assume control of the yards [Inet13]. 05 May {stardate 33344.3} The as yet unnamed U.S.S. "Galaxy" (NX-70637) is launched from orbital dock on maneuvering thrusters [NTM]. William Riker and Janice Eardman spend a wonderful summer assignment together in their third year at the Academy [TNG #57]. The U.S.S. "Hideki Yukawa" (NCC-36347) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer undergoes major repair work. The ship's homeport will be transferred to Starbase 343 [GEC V6N2]. About this time in the Romulan Empire, Dr. R'Mor and Ambassador Lhiau have succeeded in their wormhole and dark matter cloak experiments. Chairman Jekri Kaleh of the Tal Shiar presents the results to the Empress, Senate, Proconsul, and Praetor. Secretly 13 Romulan warbirds are equipped with dark matter cloaking devices and launched through a wormhole to seize the U.S.S. "Voyager" starship 20 years in the future. Not knowing the entirety of their plans, Dr. R'Mor contacts the "Voyager" in 2376 to warn them and is rescued by transporter beam [V #19]. Kaleh begins to doubt Lhiau and the Ambassador continues to seduce the Empress. Warbirds are positioned along the Neutral Zone preparing to attack the U.F.P. The Empress charges Chairman Kaleh with treason and Kaleh's lover, Subcommander Verrak Kamaral, provides the evidence [V #20]. A fleet of over 4,000 vessels are assembled by the Romulan Empire. Their plan will be to attack 5 U.F.P. colonies bordering on the Neutral Zone and, using dark matter wormhole technology, prime targets will be Earth, Vulcan, Bolaris IX, and Starbases 12, 74, and 212. Kaleh escapes from her cell and flees to the Delta Quadrant to contact the "Voyager." She returns with Dr. R'Mor and takes her case to the Empress. Ambassador Lhiau's true intentions are revealed and he is removed by Tialin. The Romulan fleet assembly is labeled an exercise and all Shepherd technology is removed. Kaleh retires from the Tal Shiar [V #21]. Negotiations between Star Fleet and the Galenans begin to both renew the Nexus Spacedock's lease and uprate the station to a newer design [Inet1]. In the Gamma Quadrant, the Yrythny Elders stop eviscerating mature Wanderer females [MG #2]. July [reference stardate 2/9507] {stardate 33500.0} The Model II S-20 standard administrative shuttle enters service. Built to replace the aging S-7 and S-10 models, the S-20 takes full advantage of the new micro-impulse engine, trading minimal increases in space allo- cation for increased power and maneuverability [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Crater" (NCC-20015) "Sagan" class science research vessel, the U.S.S. "Saxe" (NCC-50016) "Wellington" class light cruiser, the U.S.S. "Carla Winterspoon" (NCC-9013) "Paine" class frigate, and the U.S.S. "Murigami" (NCC-60010) "Moscow" class scout are built [FASA]. From age 15 Julian Bashir rejects the name Jules Bashir when he realizes his genetically-enhanced heritage [DSN 514]. The "Pro'met" class cruiser is commissioned in the Cardassian Union. Designed by the same engineers who also created the "Galor" class battle cruiser, the "Pro'met" class cruiser shares many features in common with that ship, both aesthetically and technologically [Inet10]. The "Cormorant" (NGL-46607) "Garonne" class cargo transport enters service. It will be near the forefront of Federation expansion in the Beta Quadrant for over 25 years. "Garonne" class transports feature 4 berths for Type C modular cargo containers and can transport up to 120,000 tons of dry or fluid cargo at warp 7, and can carry another 15,000 tons within their 3 internal holds [Inet4]. Ensign Kathryn Janeway is assigned as a junior science officer to the starship "Icarus" on the Arias Expedition, her first deep space mission. The mission, headed by Admiral Paris, is officially the study of massive compact halo objects. In actuality it is a spy mission on the border of Cardassian space, near the galactic rim, 600 light years beyond Deep Space 7. The mission is intended to last at least one year. During the voyage, Janeway meets Lt. Justin Tighe, an engineering liason and a Ranger--her future fiance until Tighe's death in 2358 [GN 25]. At age 6, B'Elanna Torres falls into a hole while exploring outside the colony on her own. She will not be found until well after dark in the cold. It is the Klingon Day of Honor [DoH #3]. Lorens Ben is born on Foothold [TNG #21]. Myra Calvert is born [TNG #23]. Over the next decade nearly half the Federation bases on Torgu-Va are destroyed by the Tarn [TNG #57]. 13 September {stardate 33702.2} The U.S.S. "Crazy Horse" (NCC-50446) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser serves with the 43rd Fleet in action against the Cardassians during the Border Wars. Before being ambushed and destroyed, the "Crazy Horse" manages to inflict enough casualties on the enemy to delay the invasion of Que IV and allow Star Fleet reserve vessels to arrive on the scene and protect the colony. Following her destruction, the previous ship to bear her name ("Excelsior" class) will be taken out of mothballs at Qualar II and recommissioned with the same NCC as that of her destroyed sucessor [COM]. The Federation wins a limited war with the Cardassians during this era [TNG #30]. At age 13, Kira Nerys officially becomes a member of Shakaar's resistance cell and participates in her first raid [DSN 509[. Zalkan, an underground member opposed to the Directorate, jumps over to the alternate reality's Krantin [TNG #36]. William and Louise Samuels have a daughter [DSN 440]. Production ceases on the Mark V transporter. By 2371, Mark VII transport- ers will be in service, though Kasidy Yates will still be employing the Mark V [DSN 469]. In the Track 'A' universe, Thomas Ian Riker, the son of William Riker and Deanna Riker is born. William Riker will never see his son until 2364 [GN 17]. November [reference stardate 2/9511] {stardate 33836.1} The U.S.S. "R'dannan" (NCC-50017) "Wellington" class light cruiser is built [FASA]. Kathryn Janeway meets Tuvok for the first time during this period. In the decades to come, they will serve aboard 3 ships together [V 243]. 16 November {stardate 33877.0} The U.S.S. "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" (NCC-36410) explorer class ship participates in the joint Star Fleet/Klingon fleet exercise Stellar Glory [GEC V6N2]. 03 December {stardate 33923.5} Excercise Stellar Glory ends. The U.S.S. "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" (NCC-36410) stops over briefly at Starbase 12 before embarking on a 5-year extended-duration exploratory mission in the Delta Serapheus sector with the starships "Pensacola" and "Balaika" [GEC V6N2]. December [reference stardate 2/9512] {stardate 33918.0} The U.S.S. "Shoonedev" (NCC-20012) "Sagan" class science research vessel is built [FASA]. The chassis latching system for the "Norway" passes Review 1. The spaceframe is 65% completed and the nacelle design passes Reviews 1 and 2 [Inet11]. 2357, 21 January {stardate 34057.5} The U.S.S. "Hideki Yukawa" (NCC-36347) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer embarks on an exploratory mission into the Drachenfels Sector [GEC V6N2]. Remar and Feric Lakhat are lovers [DSN #32]. Susanna Leitjen is promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade and transferred to the Command Division. Over the next 2 years she will lead the ship's search-and-rescue team on the "Orleans" [SsC]. The "Voreska" class research/laboratory vessel is commissioned in the Cardassian Union. Weakly armed compared to most other Central Command ships, the "Voreska" will be the most common research ship used by the Cardassians [Inet10]. 02 February {stardate 34090.4} The U.S.S. "Cecilia Payne" (NCC-36399) returns to her new homeport at Starbase 51 after over 790 days in space. Following a short layover, the ship returns to Alpha Pacifica to complete exploring the entire sector [GEC V6N2]. February [reference stardate 2/9602] {stardate 34087.7} The U.S.S. "Lur'Shann" (NCC-50018) "Wellington" class light cruiser and the U.S.S. "Drakendesh" (NCC-9014) "Paine" class frigate are built [FASA]. Six months into the Arias Expedition, Admiral Paris and Ensign Janeway are captured by Cardassians after their two-person shuttlecraft is tractor beamed within the vicinity of the moons of Urtea II. Lt. Tighe rescues Janeway and Paris from Gul Camet. Janeway in turn saves Tighe's life. The Admiral recommends that Janeway consider switching from Sciences to Command [GN 25]. Around this time, Captain Picard is guest-lecturing at the Academy between numerous assignments [G #3]. Janice Eardman takes a 3-year assignment on an orbital base above Tarett IV, a distant colony offering intensive archeological excavation and historical archives [TNG #57]. Geordi La Forge spends his whole senior year at the Academy struggling through Dr. Zorka's class, rewriting his dissertation during the last five months after its initial rejection [TNG #33]. The planet Alaj becomes a U.F.P. member [TNG #14]. A particular model of Federation heavy assault phaser rifles is decommissioned. War surplus, they will make their way into the hands of the Orion Syndicate [TNG #51]. March [reference stardate 2/9603] {stardate 34164.4} The U.S.S. "Shoonedev" (NCC-20012) "Sagan" class science research vessel is lost, her whereabouts unknown. The U.S.S. "Quiberon" (NCC-60011) "Moscow" class scout is built [FASA]. Over the next 4 months: At the Saturn Star Fleet Academy Flight Range, Cadet Paul Rice steals a shuttle and loses control in an ion storm, crashing on Phoebe. Cadet William Riker rescues him and is commended by Admiral Vyrek. He loses a friend when refusing to aid Cadet Dennis Haynes in cheating. William Riker graduates from the Star Fleet Academy, 8th in his class. Admiral McCoy congratulates the cadets. Ensign Riker is posted aboard the "Pegasus" (NCC-53847, "Oberth" class) as Helmsman under Captain Erik Pressman. His first assignment is to assist in the transport of the war criminal Endyk Plure on Candelar IV. Kyle Riker returns to Earth following the death of his lover, Michelle, on Hazimot. Unable to kill Kyle Riker, the deranged Vice Admiral Bonner orders the "Pegasus" into the Omistol/Ven war zone, supposedly in search of the pirate vessel "Heaven's Blade." Pressman bluffs their way out. Kyle Riker exposes Bonner [TLE #5, TNG 236]. Tenara requests U.F.P. membership, which is delayed due to M'dok objections [TNG #8]. The modified "Himalaya" class heavy cruisers enter service with improved warp drive (warp 9.4 capacity via "Nebula" class style nacelles) and improved phaser arrays and second generation holodecks. This second series will be comprised of 5 ships [Inet2]. The "De'nat" class battle cruiser is commissioned in the Klingon Empire. The product of a collaboration between the starship engineers of several Great Houses during the 2330s and 2340s, the "De'nat" class bears little resemblance to typical Klingon vessels. Designed to function in part as a carrier for "Suv'tIS" class fighters and similar small craft, it features a large, almost bulbous, main hull to improve the cloaking device's performance, mated to 4 nacelles [Inet10]. Dalal Mehta is born [TNG #43]. Lt. Neela Daren transfers to the U.S.S. "Bellerophon's" stellar cart- ography department [SsC]. May [reference stardate 2/9605] {stardate 34331.5} The U.S.S. "Valiant III" (NCC-3010) "Royal Sovereign" class battlecruiser and the U.S.S. "Davout" (NCC-50019) "Wellington" class light cruiser are built [FASA]. Computer cores are fitted to the "Norway" prototype. Reactors are online and supplying primary power [Inet11]. The Klah'Kimmbri kidnap the crew of the "Le-Matya" for their Conflicts [TNG #9]. When Captain Ashford of the "Cairo" (NCC-42136) is killed in a Cardassian attack, Commander Jellico is promoted to Captain of the ship for his "efficient, demanding style of command" [SsC]. Furlong is born [STB]. June The U.S.S. "Galaxy" (NCC-70637) explorer is commissioned. This class represents Star Fleet's most sophisticated achievement in multimission ship systems designs, having a cruising velocity of warp 6 and a maximum velocity of warp 9.2 (on a revised warp scale), 14 phaser arrays, 3 photon torpedo launchers, and a complement of 1012 (including civilians/families). She is declared deep-spaceworthy and warp-capable, and moves to the outer solar system [NTM, EDC, LUG, Inet1]. The U.S.S. "Volantis" leaves drydock for a shakedown cruise, but immediately suffers a massive computer failure [Inet13]. Dr. Pulaski writes the paper 'Linear Models of Viral Propagation.' This year she will divorce Dr. Lawrence Barnett [SsC]. An Hirogen is abducted during his son's first hunt by the Norcadians for Tsunkatse fighting, in the Delta Quadrant [V 235]. July The U.S.S. "Yamato" (NCC-71807) "Galaxy" class explorer is launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards [Inet1]. Dallas Thorn is born on Hera (492 Lyncis III) [TNG #42]. Following the destruction of the freighter "Odin" (NGL-12535), the survivors settle on Angel I. A conflict with the Prime Directive of Non-Interference results [TNG 115]. The I.K.S. "Gel'joQ" class battleship is commissioned in the Klingon Empire. The largest and most powerful ship fielded by most Great Houses, this class displays several design elements clearly indicating its place as one of the precursors of both the "Vor'cha" class and the "Negh'Var." During the Dominion War, the weaknesses of the "Gel'joQ" class will be revealed: slower and less maneuverable than Jem'Hadar battle cruisers, and a "softening" of the aft shield junctions at high impulse speeds (at 0.6c or higher, the impulse engines slightly interfere with the aft shields) [Inet10]. The U.S.S. "Volantis" is commissioned following computer repairs. However, the "Volantis" will initially experience problems with its navigational deflector's inability to deflect all small particles, thus allowing a very turbulent flow of hydrogen and other particles in the collector, therefore the ship was losing its supply of deuterium and had to be shut off. The problem will be repaired at Starbase 23 [Inet13]. In the Gamma Quadrant, the Dominion begins construction on their new battlecruiser class vessels. Each is armed with 16 Type 8 phased polaron beam emitters and 4 Type 4 polaron torpedo tubes, carries a crew of 475-500, and has warp 9.5 or better capacity [Inet11]. August [reference stardate 2/9608] {stardate 34583.6} The U.S.S. "Corby" (NCC-20016) "Sagan" class science research vessel, the U.S.S. "Sedgemoor Tann" (NCC-9015) "Paine" class frigate, and the U.S.S. "Loris" (NCC-60012) "Moscow" class frigate are built [FASA]. The computer systems of the "Norway" are operating at 74% of maximum with the system expected to become self aware within the year. The engineering section nears completion with the final attachment of the navigational deflector array. The bridge module is attached to the primary hull, and primary hull work is completed. The habitat modules are attached and the bridge unit is brought to functional status. Computer systems are uploaded and tested. Primary modules are attached and the outer hull of the saucer section nears completion [Inet11]. Surmak Ren is arrested by the Cardassian government on charges of terrorist activity stemming from the kidnapping of Gul Spumco and the disruption of the military, and imprisoned on Velos VII [DSN 405]. 19 August (stardate 34633.8) At the Titan Fleet Yards, construction begins on the U.S.S. "Pacal" (NCC-31005) class fast scout [Inet9]. stardate 34655 {27 August} The U.S.S. "Atronach" (NCC-45010) "Erlangen" class heavy cruiser collides with the U.S.S. "Zhukov" during a colonial escort mission. Both ships suffer major damage to their warp pylon assemblies. The "Atronach" is decommissioned and placed in storage [Inet4]. September [reference stardate 2/9609] {stardate 34668.5} The U.S.S. "Murat" (NCC-50020) "Wellington" class light cruiser is built [FASA]. Kira Nerys, a member of the Shakaar, liberates the Gallitep forced labor camp governed by Gul Darhe'el on Bajor. Kalla-Nohra Syndrome results from a mining accident there while Gul Darhe'el receives the Proficient Service medallion on Cardassia. Aamin Marritza, a Cardassian filing clerk, is one of the Cardassian survivors with Kalla-Nohra [DSN 419]. After liberating the Gallitep camp, Kira Nerys holes up in a bunker outside of Sorshaq. Nearly 16 years later, Bajoran black marketers will use it as a base of operations in their dealings with the Orions [DSN #20]. Around this time, Kieran Duffy enters Star Fleet Academy [SCE #10]. Vash departs Earth [DSN 407]. At age 9, Wesley Crusher watches Bophur the Unholdable, the most famous escape artist of the 2350s, in the last year of his professional career. Wesley rushes to his data library and downloads the only text ever written about the man [TNG #33]. October [reference stardate 2/9610] {stardate 34750.7} The U.S.S. "Hadsenn" (NCC-60013) "Moscow" class scout is built [FASA]. Hull integrity is complete, and all SIF and IDF systems on the "Enterprise" are operational. The warp nacelles are buttoned up and cert- ified for flight, with final impulse system adjustments underway. A computer core subspace field shielding problem arises on the "Enterprise" threatening one-third of the power systems aboard, and is traced to con- flicting power-up procedures, and fixed. The communications system is completed after minor rerouting to avoid the computer problem. The remote firing of the photon torpedo system is successful. The final hookup of the defensive shields is completed, and sensor pallets are certified [NTM]. The U.S.S. "Nebula" (NCC-71205) tactical cruiser is commissioned. Utilizing many hull components developed for the "Galaxy" class, the "Nebula" class tactical cruiser has warp 9.2 capacity, 5 linear phaser arrays, 2 megaphasers, 3 photon torpedo tubes, and a ship's complement of 721. By the 2370s, the "Nebula" class will be reclassified as explorers (perhaps keeping with Star Fleet's non-militaristic image of the time) and be refitted with an ordnance of 8 phaser emitters and 2 photon torpedo tubes. The ship's complement will be increased to 750, and engine efficiency boosted to warp 9.9 for 12 hours (as will the "Galaxy" class' engines) [LUG, JNCP, DNTM]. On Ferenginar, Pharh's Aunt Marna deserts his Uncle Mirt [DSN #29]. The "BaH'reth" class frigate is commissioned in the Klingon Empire. It will become the most common frigate found in the Empire and be used by many Great Houses as a long-range patrol, escort, and courier ship. The "BaH'reth" class possesses warp 9.2 capacity and ordnance consisting of 10 disruptor emplacements and 2 torpedo launchers (60 torpedoes) [Inet10]. December [reference stardate 2/9612] {stardate 34917.8} The U.S.S. "Nathaniel Green" (NCC-50021) "Wellington" class light cruiser is built [FASA]. Talis Cedara, the Nekor, is born on Bajor [DSN #7]. After 4 months, repairs are completed on the "Zhukov" [Inet4]. 2358, January [reference stardate 2/9701] {stardate 35002.7} The U.S.S. "Samantha Elass" (NCC-9016) "Paine" class frigate is built [FASA]. Brenna Covington at age 15 is the top student in her class and already is accepted to the Star Fleet Academy [V #24]. The U.S.S. "Lothron" (NCC-6627) "Byra" class light cruiser is decom- missioned [Inet4]. Roger Watson enters the Security field [V #24]. Clemons also enters Star Fleet around this time [TNG #72]. Ensign Stiles is rescued from Red Sector by Dr. Leonard McCoy. Orsova, his jailer, is inducted as an operative of the secretive conspiracy which will test genetically tailored viruses throughout known space, led by General Gerrid Thul. Using Zevon's research, Orsova will rise to the title of Provost over the next decade [TNG #53]. Jil Orra, Gul Madred's daughter, is born [GN 29]. The U.S.S. "Pegasus" (NCC-53847) commanded by Captain Erik Pressman is lost near the Devolin system during a mutiny regarding the captain's experimental phasing cloaking device (in violation of the Treaty of Algeron). The ship's helmsman Ensign William Riker, just seven months out of the Academy, grabs a phaser and defends the captain. The "Pegasus" is reported destroyed by a warp core breach but in reality the ship's phasing cloak operated long enough for the vessel to drift into asteroid Gamma 601 [TNG 264]. During this era, Dr. Zorka produces the first working model of a phaser attenuation lens. When he was younger, Zorka practically invented modern phasers, or at least the solid-state phase amplification [TNG #33]. William Riker serves as Second Officer aboard the U.S.S. "Yorktown" [GN 9]. In the Track 'A' universe, Lt. Commander Riker serving aboard the U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-42296) is missing in action during a routine exploratory mission on the planet Falcor. Most of his away team is slaughtered by unidentified attackers. Some believe the Romulans to have been behind it and this the harbinger of a new Romulan incursion. Unknown to the U.F.P., Riker will be taken to the Romulan outpost Rombus III and tortured over the next six years by the joint Romulan/Cardassian team of Selan and Turo, coded 'Number 8' [GN 17]. Willie Potts is born [TNG 177]. Miranda Vigo and her son, Jason, depart Earth for Kamor V to care for the orphaned children there following the Cardassian War [TNG 274]. In the Delta Quadrant, Tanis is born aboard Suspiria's array [V 126]. Production ceases on the "Apollo" class. However, the "Apollo" class vessels will be refitted to the updated "Hermes" class fast cruisers [LUG]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief for a multi-purpose vessel capable of scouting, high speed, exploration, and the ability to land on the surface of a planet. The general idea is for a modular starship based on a totally new design. The class will be called the "Intrepid" class [Inet11]. stardate 35154.2 {25 February} The Federation Council considers a motion from a powerful coalition of mercantile interests to establish an independent service to handle enforcement of customs issues. The Revenue Cutter Service, reporting directly to the Federation Council, is debated. The Starship Character- istics Board develops a prototype revenue cutter whose basic design is derived from the Vulcan "Kaanfehr" class transport ship, modified to use Mk11 warp engines. The prototype is named "Seatak" and conversion work begins at the Rehvel yard on Sollan Prime [GEC V8N6]. March [reference stardate 2/9703] {stardate 35164.4} The U.S.S. "Andre LaSalle" (NCC-6024) "Decker" class destroyer and the U.S.S. "Royal Hibernia" (NCC-3009) "Royal Sovereign" class battlecruiser are destroyed in action [FASA]. The Romulans attack the Klingon Kapor'At Colonies, forcing the Klingons to abandon the system after a series of raids. At the height of the attacks, the Der'Nath colony puts 48 young children on a "ChunDab" class freighter bound for Kling. It never reaches its destination. Presumably crippled by Romulans, the freighter crashes on Selva [TNG #23]. The I.K.S. "TajSuH" ("De'nat" class battle cruiser) participates in a brief, and ultimately victorious, border skirmish with the Marcati [Inet10]. The "Norway's" warp core passes Review 3 and is tested to 80% peak. The computer system is fully self aware and umbilicals from the station are cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. Impulse systems and weapons systems pass Review 3 [Inet11]. Janna Calvert, of the science vessel "Icarus," dies when the stabilizers on her shuttlecraft malfunction [TNG #23]. K'Taran is born on Armageddon (Cha'Xirrac) in the KDZ-E25F system during this era [DoH #2]. April [reference stardate 2/9704] {stardate 35249.3} Lieutenant Commander Marsha Mintaine of the U.S.S. "Valkyrie" is awarded the Star Fleet Medal of Honor for her appeasement of hill tribes on Loris VIII at the cost of considerable physical and emotional injury [FASA]. Deanna Troi begins her advanced behavioral psychology internship at Darona's prison facility for the criminally insane. During her 4 months, she will study Hent Tevron, a psychopath with the ability to kill telepathically [TNG #66]. The U.S.S. "Uxbridge" (NCC-50022) "Wellington" class light cruiser is built [FASA]. The SC-22 "Sphinx" class cargo shuttle enters service in Star Fleet. Deriving its name from its vaguely leonite shape, this Andorian designed craft is a miniature version of the much larger cargo transports used extensively by Star Fleet. The "Sphinx" class will be used primarily in support of ground-based facilities and on larger vessels. The shuttle's cargo pods are slung under the belly of the craft for transporting cargo either too unstable or too bulky for normal transporter transit. Each cargo pod can carry 25 standard cargo units, and the craft can haul up to four such pods and jettison them individually, if necessary [FASA]. stardate 35302.7 {20 April} The R.C.S. "Seatak" is accepted for trial runs. Despite the ship preforming flawlessly, the Revenue Cutter Service proposal is considered an expensive proposition and dropped. The "Seatak" meanwhile is assigned to the Operational Test and Evaluation Force for continued experimental use [GEC V8N6]. stardate 35333 {01 May} The Federation drafts emergency disaster relief provisions [GN 26]. May [reference stardate 2/9705] {stardate 35331.5} The U.S.S. "Silimari" (NCC-60014) "Moscow" class scout is built [FASA]. Following 17 weeks of physical therapy, drug treatments, rebreaking and refusion of fractures, Ensign Eric Stiles is awarded the Federation Medal of Valor on board the "Lexington" ("Galaxy" class, commanded by Captain James Turner, formerly in command of the "Whisperwood"). Stiles turns down Dr. McCoy's medical discharge and is promoted to Lieutenant. William Riker is present in the audience [TNG #53]. 22 May {stardate 35389.0} The U.S.S. "Jean-Leon Foucalt" (NCC-36211) "Leavitt" class explorer makes a diplomatic call to Bre'el IV for a coronation ceremony [GEC V6N2]. June [reference stardate 2/9706] {stardate 35416.4} The U.S.S. "Falmor Hann" (NCC-9009) and the U.S.S. "Halcyon" (NCC-9010) "Paine" class frigates are lost, their whereabouts unknown [FASA]. Aboard the "Enterprise," tests continue on total warp and impulse propulsion systems. All other internal spacecraft systems are powered up, and cross-system tests continue. New flight software is installed in all three computer cores. The ejectable bridge module is docked, and the minimum flight test program crew completes the preliminary training aboard ship. The nonflight captain's yacht test article is docked. The U.S.S. "Enterprise" is launched and leaves dock on maneuvering thrusters [NTM, Inet1]. Kathryn Janeway returns home with Justin Tighe, her fiance. A month later, Janeway's father and fiance will die [GN 25]. Civil war breaks out between the Paradas in the Gamma Quadrant [DSN 434]. Construction begins on the "Mallard" class heavy tug [Inet5]. At age 8 on the Day of Honor, B'Elanna Torres is scolded for fiddling with the controls to a sensor array, which nearly results in their missing a damaged ship's distress call. During this same year she hides in her room with Gato after being taunted by the other children [DoH #3, GN 33]. Ericka Benteen graduates from the Star Fleet Academy in the top 94th percentile. Her first posting will be the U.S.S. "Ahwanee" as Flight Controller [SsC]. The "Emred" class armed scout is commissioned in the Cardassian Union. Developed to conduct reconnaissance missions into enemy territory, the "Emred" combines maneuverability, speed, firepower, and strong shields to make it a versatile ship [Inet10]. July [reference stardate 2/9707] {stardate 35498.6} The U.S.S. "Tamara" (NCC-9017) "Paine" class frigate is built [FASA]. Kathryn Janeway, Justin Tighe, and Admiral Edward Janeway take the prototype ship "Terra Nova" into the Tau Ceti system on its first long-range test flight. The small, heavily armed and maneuverable vessel had been designed and constructed by the admiral at the Utopia Planitia shipyard for two and a half years, and features warp thrusters. On final approach to Tau Ceti, the "Terra Nova" crashes on Tau Ceti Prime. Tighe and the admiral die an icy death beneath the polar icecap, and only Kathryn Janeway survives. She will return home and undergo severe depression over the next months [V 158, GN 25]. Dr. Kathrine Pulaski is promoted to Commander and transfers to the U.S.S. "Repulse" where she will serve with distinction, though will register two formal protests against Captain Taggart's policies [SsC]. The "Sho'vash" class medical vessel is commissioned in the Cardassian Union. The standard hospital ship of the Central Command, fully equipped with accommodations ranging from the luxurious to the barely adequate, the "Sho'vash" has "medical hulls" attached to the engineering section [Inet10]. Harry Kim at age 9 suffers from the pox [V 162]. August [reference stardate 2/9708] {stardate 35583.6} The U.S.S. "Ney" (NCC-50023) "Wellington" class light cruiser is built [FASA]. General Order 30 is issued: "Star Fleet Command recognizes the right of each ship commander to interpret the specifications of the Prime Directive as he sees fit, consistent with the conditions of other existing general orders in effect, and based on circumstances that may arise in dealing with newly discovered sentient races" [FASA]. A Bajoran girl is born on Bajor. In 2372, the 14 year old will be blessed by the Emissary on DS9 [DSN 489]. Nine year old Harry Kim visits a colony with his parents on a humanitarian mission. He wonders off by himself in a hospital and is shocked by the dead and dying patients [V 139]. Elizabeth Shelby graduates from the Star Fleet Academy in the 98th percentile and is posted to the U.S.S. "Repulse" as an Ensign in the Security Division [SsC]. John Lewinski enters Star Fleet [GN 48]. Roughly during this time, the Delta Quadrant Think Tank group recruits another member [V 214]. September [reference stardate 2/9709] {stardate 35668.5} THe SW-21 long-range warp shuttle enters service in Star Fleet. Unarmed, but carrying the same enhanced deflector shield as does the S-20 shuttle, the SW-21 has both micro-impulse and micro-warp propulsion with warp 3 capacity. Easily modified, numerous commercial variants will exist, including medical, communications, and rescue craft [FASA]. Bradford Zorka, Jr. receives his third grant from the Federation Arts Council [TNG #33]. The Federation-Tzenkethi War begins. Started by the aggressive, xenophobic Tzenkethi to halt 'Federation imperialistic expansion' towards their space, the war will be fought mainly along the borders nearest enemy territory and the unclaimed space between them. Fortunately at no time will the Tzenkethi engage in a widespread invasion of U.F.P. space, nor will they ever approach the Federation core worlds [Inet10]. 23 September {stardate 35728.8} The "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser U.S.S. "Choctaw" (NCC-53201) is lost in action while patrolling the newly established neutral zone during the Border Wars between the U.F.P. and the Cardassian Empire. This incident will renew the Border Wars and continue it for another decade [COM]. At approximately this time, Chakotay leaves his homeworld, Trebus, and enters Star Fleet Academy. Captain Hiromi Sulu, the grandson of the legendary Hikaru Sulu, sponsors him. Lt. Nimembeh is his prep squad officer. He befriends Svetlana Korepanova of Ekaterinburg, Russia. Chakotay's roommate is Chert, a Bolian [GN 33]. The Vulcan archeologist T'Sara leads an excavation on Atropos to find the legendary Ko N'ya with Sorren which will last a decade [GN 13]. October [reference stardate 2/9710] {stardate 35750.7} The U.S.S. "Hadley" (NCC-60015) "Moscow" class scout is built [FASA]. stardate 35777 {10 October} Nikolai Andropov is assigned as First Officer to the "Excelsior" class starship "Righteous" (NCC-42451) [STB]. Miles O'Brien serves a shore tour in the dry docks on Starbase 13, putting the "Enterprise" together [DSN #5]. The Cardassians take an interest in the strategic importance of Megara (329 Aurigae II) and hire Ferengi to begin advancing the natives as part of a long-term plan to strike back at the Federation. Within the next decade, an extensive industrial infrastructure employing slave labor will be created. Daimon Chudak finances the whole operation with 50 billion credits [TNG #30]. The "Jen'thar" class assault cruiser is commissioned in the Klingon Empire. Designed for longer-term missions of exploration or attack than the more common "B'rel" and "K'vort" classes, the "Jen'thar" will become well-suited for the future Dominion War [Inet10]. William and Louise Samuels have another daughter [DSN 440]. November [reference stardate 2/9711] {stardate 35835.6} The U.S.S. "Nelson" (NCC-50024) "Wellington" class light cruiser is built [FASA]. 07 November (stardate 35853.6) Construction on the U.S.S. "Pacal" (NCC-31005) class fast scout is completed at the Titan Fleet Yards. After the necessary test runs, the ship will be completed at the Copernicus Fleetyards and subsequently assigned to patrol the Talarian border. Reminicent of 23rd Century scouts, the "Pacal" class is a one-nacelle design with new technology. The ship's complement is 130 and warp capacity is 8.9. This class will consist of 11 ships and gradually will be replaced by the "Freedom" class ships, utilizing the more efficient and successful "Galaxy" class components [Inet9]. Lord Reyjadan, an unDiWahn, arrives on Starbase 193 in search of the Dream Gem (Ko N'ya) [GN 13]. The "Sovereign" Class Starship Development Project is launched [Inet1]. December [reference stardate 2/9712] {stardate 35917.8} The U.S.S. "Pride of Elass" (NCC-9018) "Paine" class frigate and the U.S.S. "Florence" (NCC-60016) "Moscow" class scout are built [FASA]. Dr. Elias Gaiger begins his work on cellular regeneration, based on the theory that cells become bored [DSN 523]. The impulse systems of the "Norway" pass Review 4 and are being autonomous for low level power control. The secondary backup generators are shut down and become auxiliary system control. The shield and IDS systems pass Review 3 and the U.S.S. "Norway" leaves drydock for primary testing estimated to last 2 years [Inet11]. Cavit serves aboard his first ship, the U.S.S. "Kingston," a Star Fleet colony-relief transport. His superior officer will be killed by Orion pirates [V #1]. 2359, January [reference stardate 2/9801] {stardate 36002.7} The U.S.S. "Royal Centauri" (NCC-3008) "Royal Sovereign" class battle- cruiser is lost, her whereabouts unknown [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Christa MacAuliffe" (NCC-36684) "Leavitt" class explorer is assigned to Romulan Neutral Zone patrol, which will last 4 years [GEC V6N2]. The Bajoran R-4 raider enters service in the Bajor system. Based on Federation construction principles, the R-4 is equipped with powerful phaser (R-4a) or disruptor arrays (R-4b) and photon torpedoes--dependent upon the design variant. Suited for atmospheric flight, they are also capable of protecting supply convoys and attacking shielded Cardassian ships and outposts. The small 71 meter craft carries a crew complement of 12 and has warp 4.2 capacity [Inet2]. Phoebe Janeway forces her sister out of bed and outside. Four nights later Kathryn Janeway takes another walk and rescues a puppy, whom she names Petunia [GN 25]. The "Arcadia" class shuttlecarriers enter service during this period. Based heavily on the "Vendredi" class cruisers, these ships feature an enormous main shuttlebay in the primary hull with 6 entry doors capable of handling over 300 shuttle takeoffs and landings per hour. The class will total 9 ships [Inet4]. The U.S.S. "Norway" returns to the Avalon Fleet Yards, has warp stress coating applied, and begins deep space assessments. All primary tests have passed Review 4 [Inet11]. Susanna Leitjen transfers to the U.S.S. "Victory" (NCC-9754) as a junior ops officer [SsC]. In the Delta Quadrant's Kazon-Ogla sect, Kar is born [V 121]. February [reference stardate 2/9802] {stardate 36087.2} The U.S.S. "Carver" (NCC-50025) "Wellington" class light cruiser is built [FASA]. Star Fleet issues a brief for a new shuttle design. The general brief is for a shuttle based upon the aging Type 3 shuttle, capable of holding 6 crew in emergency situations, able to achieve a maximum warp of 2 for 36 hours, and the ability to be fitted with light arms. It also will be able to be used by 90% of Star Fleet's starships, and will be designated the Type 6 shuttle. In addition to the Type 6, a brief for the Type 15 shuttlepod is also issued: a smaller and lighter counterpart to the Type 6 capable of holding 2 crew in emergency situations and able to be used by 100% of Star Fleet's starships [Inet11]. Piri is born in the Delta Quadrant [V 147]. Dr. Pulaski marries Lt. Michael Tasi [SsC]. March [reference stardate 2/9803] {stardate 36164.4} The U.S.S. "Andromeda" (NCC-2505) "Constellation" class starship is destroyed in action [FASA]. The planet Vorgon becomes a U.F.P. member [TNG #14]. A temporary peace on Mordan IV will last for five years [TNG 112]. Ensign Elizabeth Shelby is promoted to Lieutenant, Junior Grade. She volunteers for part-time engineering duty and trains in weapons systems [SsC]. Thomas Riker sees Maria Wallace for the last time prior to the Iomides incident [TNG #44]. At age 10, Harry Kim is transported regularly to New York to play in the Juilliard youth symphony, while studying music theory, composition, and orchestration [GN 33]. April [reference stardate 2/9804] {stardate 36249.3} The U.S.S. "Pride of Troyass" (NCC-9019) "Paine" class frigate and the U.S.S. "Milano" (NCC-60017) "Moscow" class scout are built [FASA]. Worf meets the half-Human/half-Klingon K'Ehleyr while a cadet at the Academy [TNG 146, TNG #61]. 14 April {stardate 36284.9} The U.S.S. "Cecilia Payne" (NCC-36399) "Leavitt" class starship completes her exploration of the entire Alpha Pacifica Sector, having explored 239 star systems and made 32 new contacts with alien civilizations [GEC V6N2]. Deanna Troi graduates from the Star Fleet Academy in the 94th percentile [TNG 214]. Hakim Ponselle discovers a pendant at a site north of Austra on Epictetus III [TNG #43]. 01 May {stardate 36331.5} The U.S.S. "Cecilia Payne" (NCC-36399) undergoes operational stand down and crew leave, while systems rejuvenation is conducted at Starbase 51 [GEC V6N2]. May [reference stardate 2/9805] {stardate 36331.5} The U.S.S. "Drake" (NCC-50026) "Wellington" class light cruiser is built. The U.S.S. "Grundjaki" (NCC-9007) "Paine" class frigate is destroyed in action. The U.S.S. "Drakendesh" (NCC-9014) "Paine" class frigate is re- fitted [FASA]. May Kathryn Janeway reports for duty back at Star Fleet Headquarters and announces her intention to pursue command. Admiral Paris arranges for her to remain on Earth for 6 months before being assigned to a space mission [GN 25]. Captain Koren Anastas engages in peaceful negotiations that leads to the surrender of the Klingon renegade fleet of Natabor [FASA]. Joseph Carey becomes Captain of the Parrises Squares team as the Star Fleet Academy. He also receives the Star Fleet Medal of Valor during a midshipman cruise aboard the U.S.S. "Ulysses" for rescuing an unconscious fellow cadet from a flooding compartment after the ship crashed on a water world [SsC]. June [reference stardate 2/9806] {stardate 36416.4} The U.S.S. "Pavel Chekov" (NCC-6010) "Decker" class destroyer is lost, cause unknown. The U.S.S. "Sedgemoor Tann" (NCC-9015) "Paine" class frigate is refitted [FASA]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief for a multi-purpose vessel capable of deep space, combat, and diplomatic missions that will replace the aging and unsatisfactory "Nebula" class. Permission for base designs are approved. This will evolve into the "Concorde" class [Inet11]. stardate 36455 {15 June} A bottle of northern continent Aldebaran whiskey of this stardate's vintage will be given to Guinan by Jean-Luc Picard. He and Captain Montgomery Scott will later share it in a holodeck aboard the "Enterprise" [TNG 230]. 16 June {stardate 36457.5} The U.S.S. "Sir Barnes Wallis" (NCC-36314) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer is deployed for major cadet training, with staff members of the Department of Technology aboard for observation [GEC V6N2]. Edward Jellico marries Deborah [SsC]. Rasa is born [DSN #2]. On the Klingon Day of Honor, 9-year old B'Elanna Torres accidentally locks herself in a storage room [DoH #3]. After Chakotay completes one full term at the Academy he considers leaving. He returns to Trebus and embarks on his first vision quest using an Akoonah to produce a lucid REM sleep state. He changes his mind and decides to complete his Academy training [GN 33]. William Jarvin is charged with vandalism and sentenced to 9 months [SsC]. July [reference stardate 2/9807] {stardate 36498.6} The U.S.S. "Dietrich Vinsel" (NCC-6028) "Decker" class destroyer is de- stroyed in action. The U.S.S. "Stockholm" (NCC-60018) "Moscow" class scout is built [FASA]. stardate 36533 {13 July} First Officer Nikolai Andropov is field promoted to Captain of the U.S.S. "Righteous" (NCC-42451) [STB]. Thala is born [TNG #13]. Aboard the Nistral family ship of the Tizarin, Kerin receives a single-pilot shuttle for this twelfth birthday [TNG #18]. Natasha Yar graduates from Star Fleet Academy in the 89th percentile. She is posted to the U.S.S. "Bellerophon" (NCC-62048) in the Security department [SsC]. In the Gamma Quadrant, the Dominion begins construction on their new Jem'Hadar attack ship. Carrying a crew of 30 to 40 and with warp 9 capacity, this class is armed with 2 Type 7 phased polaron beam emitters and 1 Type 3 polaron torpedo tube. Approximately 24 will be built per year [Inet11]. August [reference stardate 2/9808] {stardate 36583.6} The U.S.S. "Apollinari" (NCC-50027) "Wellington" class light cruiser is built [FASA]. 03 August {stardate 36589.0} The training deployment of the "Sir Barnes Wallis" (NCC-36314) concludes [GEC V6N2]. On Krantin, Ahl Denbahr retreats from reality into computer-generated fantasy [TNG #36]. 10 August {stardate 36608.2} The "Cecilia Payne" (NCC-36399) is re-crewed and systems rejuvenation is completed [GEC V6N2]. In Mars space, a flight test crew continues developmental shakedown trials on the "Enterprise," with her computers receiving continuous performance updates from the "Galaxy" orbiting Pluto. Tasks include extensive sensor operations, simulated emergency conditions and combat exercises, and power system stress analysis. The warp field coils receive their first power, nonpropulsive warp 1 equivalent, and power conditioning of the warp coils continues up through warp 8 equivalent. Performance analysis continues on all vehicle components. The main computers begin developing "system awareness," learning and recording how the ship behaves as a total entity. The U.S.S. "Enterprise" is declared deep-spaceworthy and warp-capable. Yellow warp-stress visibility hull coatings are applied [NTM]. The "Pa'chag" class assault cruiser is commissioned in the Klingon Empire. It is "the perfect attack cruiser," according to the renowned General Hrang'ta, combining speed, maneuverability, and firepower. It features many unusual systems variations, including: disruptors crosswired directly into the warp engines to increase their power and decrease the time needed to ready them from "cold" status, shield grid arrangements allowing for more efficient power flow to the shields, and a unique arrangement of bridge duty stations. Even decades later, the "Pa'chag" class will remain one of the Empire's best-designed ships [Inet10]. Kenneth Dalby earns his Bachelor of Science degree in propulsion engineering at the Federation Institute of Technology [SsC]. The number of deformed babies born on Oriana reaches its peak [TNG #24]. In the "Mirror" universe, this is about the time that Leeta begins to work in the Central Archives on Bajor [DP #1]. 29 September {stardate 36745.2} The U.S.S. "Cecilia Payne" (NCC-36399) embarks on a 3-month refresher cruise before resuming another extended tour of duty in the Gamma Pacifica Sector through 2363 [GEC V6N2]. October [reference stardate 2/9810] {stardate 36750.7} The U.S.S. "Ambergis" (NCC-60019) "Moscow" class scout is built [FASA]. stardate 36764 {05 October} The Judge Advocate General's report on the inquiry into mutiny aboard the U.S.S. "Pegasus" (NCC-53847) concludes that certain members of the crew did mutiny just before the ship's destruction, and that the surviving officers are withholding vital information from the inquiry. Further investigation is recommended, however there isn't any. The report is classified [TNG 264]. Wendy Roper marries a Berq, a teacher on Betazed [GN 11]. The father of Joakal I'lium dies and the 21-year old rules Capulon (Sigma Delphini) IV through the Council of Elders. Elana E'shala's father is appointed to the Council of Elders and she meets Joakal. Aklier Ti'Kara also begins serving on the Council [TNG #27]. November [reference stardate 2/9811] {stardate 36835.6} The U.S.S. "Cransston Juriss" (NCC-9020) "Paine" class frigate is built [FASA]. Kathryn Janeway accepts a command post on a deep space mission that will depart for the Beta Quadrant in 3 months on a 2-year voyage. During this period Janeway becomes closer to Mark Hobbes Johnson [GN 25]. William Riker makes his first attempt to play 'Nightbird' on his trombone. In ten years he still will not be able to accomplish this. Note that 'Nightbird' is a jazz melody by the famed Betazed composer DuZoinn. A tricky piece, Ensign Harry Kim will try to play it while on shore leave on Ryolanov in 2372 [TNG 250, V #13]. Timbo is born on Laeres in the Gamma Quadrant. A genius, he will become their Chief Mathematician [DSN #12]. Gul Dukat assumes command of Terok Nor, Bajor's orbital Cardassian mining station. As Prefect, Dukat's first official act is re-organization of the Bajoran labor camps through a 50% reduction camp quotas, the abolishment of child labor, the improvement of medical care, and the increasing of food rations. One month later the death rate will drop by 20%. The Bajorans will blow up an orbital drydock facility, killing over 200 Cardassian soldiers and workers. In retaliation, Dukat will order the execution of 200 suspected resistance members [DSN 440, DSN 535]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief for a defense vessel capable of combat, high speed, and able to separate to allow non-combatants to vacate the combat zone. The general idea is for a modular starship based around the most up-to-date design ideals and weaponry, mostly from the "Intrepid" project. One project brief is handed to Star Fleet for the 'Multi-Vector Assault' ship. The design is approved [Inet11]. Joseph Shabalala's daughter is born [BB #1]. A Vulcan science vessel experiences a warp core breach while exploring a small wormhole in the vicinity of Garus Prime and is instantly destroyed. The resulting explosion collapses the wormhole [V #6]. December [reference stardate 2/9812] {stardate 36917.8} The U.S.S. "Jean Bart" (NCC-3011) "Royal Sovereign" class battlecruiser and the U.S.S. "Hawkins" (NCC-50028) "Wellington" class light cruiser are built [FASA]. Korven owes Garak a favor--after torture [DSN #32]. Narel, Belem's brother, is born on Bajor [DSN #7]. 2360, January [reference stardate 2/9901] {stardate 37002.7} The U.S.S. "Sundrass" (NCC-9006) "Paine" class frigate is destroyed in action [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Emancipation" (NCC-9704) testbed vessel is finally decom- missioned [Inet9]. Also decommissioned is the U.S.S. "Osiris" (NCC-3092) lead command cruiser class ship. The starship is used as a training vessel [Inet13]. Kenneth Dalby is employed as a commercial engineering supervisor at the Firimar III Starport [SsC]. The "Enterprise" achieves warp flight in the outer Sol system. Over the next three years: initial vibration difficulties transitioning to higher warp factors are smoothed out by computer adjustments to the warp geometry control software. Skin reinforcements and frame stiffening are performed during dock layovers. Final hull coatings and markings are applied. Live-fire phaser and photon torpedo exercises test crews and systems. Low-level defensive shield power deficiencies appear, resulting in enhanced shield generator designs put into work. All lifeboats and auxiliary spacecraft are docked, including the flight-qualified captain's yacht. The Operational bridge module is eventually docked to the "Enterprise" [NTM]. The remaining "Galaxy" class spaceframes are mothballed this year [Inet1]. The "Buenos Aires" (NCC-69337) class heavy cruisers enter service. Comparable to the slightly larger "Himalaya" class, the "Buenos Aires" features a unique "boat" auxiliary spacecraft docked to the saucer section's underside. These are among the ship types intended to replace the "Excelsior" class, with warp 9.65 capacity and crews of 507. At least 22 ships of this class will be built [Inet2]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief for a multi purpose defense vessel capable of deep space, combat, nd diplomatic missions. The general idea is for a modular starship based around the "Miranda," "Galaxy," and "Sovereign" design ideals. Two project briefs are handed to Star Fleet for the "Kelvin" and "Chase" classes. The "Chase" class is rejected and permission for base designs are approved for the "Kelvin" class [Inet11]. The harvester biogenic weapons are perfected during this era [DSN 433]. On Jake Sisko's 5th birthday, Benjamin Sisko explains to him the basic principle of stardates while struggling to get his Flotter Forest Diary program to work on his new padd [MIL #2]. Tony Vanderberg takes over the Janus VI mining colony's administration from his father. All the Horta eggs in the Vault of Tomorrow have hatched but one [NWNC]. stardate 37082 {30 January} Bennington "Ben" Biraka receives the Silver medal for low-gravity equestrial jumping at the Federation olympics [STB]. The I.K.V. "Nhal'cheth" ("Kleg-Ta" class surveyor) begins to conduct a decade-long pulsar monitoring project [Inet10]. February [reference stardate 2/9902] {stardate 37087.4} The U.S.S. "Christopher Pike" (NCC-6002) "Decker" class destroyer is lost, cause unknown. The U.S.S. "Quinitaus Gall" (NCC-9021) "Paine" class frigate and the U.S.S. "Oudinard" (NCC-60020) "Moscow" class scout are built [FASA]. Star Fleet deliberates on design schematics for the "Concorde" and approves a primary spaceframe, propulsion system, computer system, and weapon system. The parameters are sent for final refining to the Avalon Fleet Yards, and production begins with an 11 year completion goal and an additional 4 year mass production goal [Inet11]. Janeway's mission departs for the Beta Quadrant--her first command posting [GN 25]. In the Delta Quadrant, the Sperian Tech Faction starts to fund a warp- accelerator project in the Arbuk system. The Tech Faction will constantly be at odds with the Military Faction during the entire length of the project [V #5]. Admiral Mark Jameson is confined to a wheelchair due to the effects of Iresine's Disease [TNG 112]. On Bajor, Hovath, the Sirah's apprentice begins studying the ways of the storyteller and the Dal'Rok [DSN 414]. The "Eirias" class deep space cruiser enters service in the Romulan Star Empire. Small for a Romulan warship, the "Eirias" has obvious similarities to the "D'Deridex" class warbird, possessing a crew of 500, 7 beam weapon emitters, and 2 plasma torpedo launchers [GEC V6N6]. Star Fleet views the theoretical proposals for the "Intrepid" and approves briefs for the propulsion, computer, weapons, and spaceframe parameters. They are sent out to Star Fleet design agencies for consultation [Inet11]. March [reference stardate 2/9903] {stardate 37166.7} The U.S.S. "Nherat" (NCC-6034) "Decker" class destroyer is lost, cause unknown [FASA]. Aboard the "Victory" (NCC-9754) Susanna Leitjen devises a way to polarize the ship's outer hull to free the ship from a plasma streamer that feeds into a black hole. Consequently she is awarded the Star Fleet Cross for Distinguished Service [SsC]. 43rd Day of Makteg (stardate 43205?) {15 March?} Alexander Rozhenko, K'Ehleyr's/Worf's son, is born [TNG 146, TNG 210]. Serina Douglas is institutionalized with four other savants [DSN 555]. The ASDB releases a general idea to Star Fleet for the Type 6 shuttle and the project is approved [Inet11]. stardate 37218.0 {19 March} Up to this point, since stardate 8725.0, the primary roles played by heavy cruisers in the Klingon Empire was as diplomatic courriers and ceremonial functions. This will change with Romulan attacks on Klingon colonies bordering the Neutral Zone [FTS]. April [reference stardate 2/9904] {stardate 37251.4} The U.S.S. "Bagration" (NCC-50029) "Wellington" class light cruiser is built [FASA]. Rota Province on Bajor is decimated by Cardassian slow-moving conventional weaponry, rather than atomics, believing that Salbhai resistance cell had taken up hiding there [DoH #2]. 17 April [reference stardate 2/9904.17] {stardate 37295.1} Mr. Data goes before the Federation Special Investigation Committee. Captain Caroline Victorial Gorden, commander of the U.S.S. "Tripoli" (NCC-19386) and Councilman Petrach Sormassov testify [FASA]. Caylem's wife dies in the Mokra Order in the Delta Quadrant [V 128]. Lt. (J.G.) Shelby volunteers to lead a successful away team rescue mission in Sector 37628 and receives a commendation for bravery. She is promoted to Lieutenant and posted as a relief tactical officer [SsC]. May [reference stardate 2/9905] {stardate 37333.3} General Order 31 is issued: "The conditions and specifications of the Prime Directive shall henceforth apply to all sentient life forms discovered, be they of natural or artificial origin" [FASA]. Anna Sukhoi is born on the planet Hera (492 Lyncis III) [TNG #42]. Eric Stiles verifies that his message about Zevon's imprisonment reached the Romulan's immediate family [TNG #53]. 12 May [reference stardate 2/9905.12] {stardate 37363.4} Captain Delrin Toval of the U.S.S. "Hindenberg" is awarded the Star Fleet Medal of Honor for his heroism in evacuating his crew after an unprovoked attack from IKS warships without a single loss of life [FASA]. 17 May [reference stardate 2/9905.17] {stardate 37377.0} Ambassador Elias Rinn receives the Federation Peace Medal for bringing the planet Halka into the Federation, despite several decades of refusals by the Halkan High Council [FASA]. Yelsi is born [DSN #11]. The last mainline operational "Triton" class cruiser is decommissioned, some 65 years after the original conception of the class [Inet14]. Bajoran resistance leader Li Nalas and other Bajorans are taken prisoner by Cardassian forces. They are put to work at the Hutet labor camp on Cardassia IV. Before their capture, however, a few sub-impulse raider craft are hidden on the Lunar 5 base [DSN 421, DSN 423]. One of Gul Dukat's sons is born [DSN 455]. At age 10, B'Elanna Torres visits Qo'noS with her mother and meets relatives. B'Elanna is revolted by the Klingon lifestyle [GN 33]. B'Elanna is pulled out of Federation school and sent to a Klingon monastery by her mother to teach her honor and discipline [V 223]. The Benzites make first contact with the Federation [LUG]. The "JiiKangj" class heavy battlecruisers are retired to the reserves as the "Vor'cha" class attack cruiser enters production [Inet5]. The "Vor'cha" class heavy warship is commissioned this year, though it will not become the main fighting ship of the Imperial Klingon Defense Force until 2376. "Vor'chas" will take the lead in all Klingon fleets during the Cardassian and Dominion wars, as well as in many lesser encounters. The design of the "Vor'cha" harks back to the old "K't'Inga" class. The wing pylons hold the warp nacelles at the terminus, providing plenty of locations on all sides of the hull for placement of weapons (18 disruptor arrays, including a powerful forward cannon in a detachable module, and 3 torpedo launchers) [Inet10]. Ensign Ericka Benteen is promoted to Lt. (junior grade) after serving with distinction aboard the "Ahwanee" [SsC]. A plague code-named Catalyst ravages worlds in the Romulan Star Empire and U.F.P. colonies along the Neutral Zone. Admiral Nyota Uhura, head of Star Fleet Intelligence, dispatches an undercover craft ("Albatross") into Romulan space to track the origin point of the disease. Lt. Sisko (by Ambassador Dax's recommendation, the assistant engineer from the "Okinawa") is assigned to lead the mission, accompanied by Lt. Tuvok, Dr. Selar, and a Romulan agent named Zetha. The mission's progress is monitored via advanced holotransmission by Dr. McCoy and Dr. Crusher. The cure is found to be Hilopon, found in the soil of Renaga, and the disease found to be artificially created by Crofter Thamnos through the fusing of Rigellian Fever and the ancient Romulan scourge known as the Gnawing. Renaga is placed under joint Federation/Romulan jurisdiction. The entire affair is covered up by Section 31 [TLE #6]. July [reference stardate 2/9907] {stardate 37500.0} The U.S.S. "Barcley d'Tolly" (NCC-50030) "Wellington" class light cruiser is built [FASA]. The "Santa Maria," "Erehwon" class personnel transport, bound for Gemulon V lands on a planet in the Orellius Minor system (Sector 401) for repairs and ends up colonizing the world through the help of the colonists' leader Alixus and her duonetic field generator [DSN 435]. The U.S.S. "Volantis" class ship is destroyed by an automatic weapons array over Barnette IV [Inet13]. Construction is halted on the "Mallard" class heavy tug when the engineering team encounters insurmountable problems creating a warp nacelle capable of expanding its warp field around towed objects the size of a starbase. The partially completed hull is mothballed at the Star Fleet boneyard at Earth's L5 point [Inet5]. The "Kol'gar," Cardassian "Emred" class armed scout, begins to conduct deep scouting missions into U.F.P. territory [Inet10]. August [reference stardate 2/9908] {stardate 37584.7} The U.S.S. "Cordoba" (NCC-50004) "Wellington" class light cruiser is de- stroyed in action. The U.S.S. "Ramana Loris" (NCC-9022) "Paine" class frigate is built [FASA]. Dina is born [DSN #2]. Selar receives an undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at the Vulcan Science Academy [SsC]. Geordi La Forge has his last look at a VingeSys-666 computer prior to the Zorka Auction of 2370 [TNG #33]. Vreenak becomes a key member of the Romulan senate. He will be secretary of the War Plans Council, vice chairman of the Tal Shiar, and the trusted advisor to procounsel Neral. In the 2370's he will negotiate the Romulan non-agression pact with the Dominion [DSN 543]. 13 September {stardate 37702.2} The U.S.S. "Jean-Leon Foucalt" (NCC-36211) "Leavitt" class explorer makes first contact with Angosia III [GEC V6N2]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. The Tholian Accords become law [LUG]. Taya, a holographic child, is "born" in the omicron particle field village on the Rurigan's world in the Gamma Quadrant [DSN 436]. Dr. Pulaski divorces Michael Tasi [SsC]. The "Galor" class battle cruiser is commissioned in the Cardassian Union. The primary fighting vessel of the Cardassians in the years to come, the "Galor" boasts an impressive array of spiral-wave disruptors, though lacks torpedo launchers [Inet10]. The "Mariner" class surveyors are withdrawn from service [Inet12]. Timicin's grandson is born [TNG 196]. Joseph Carey graduates from the Star Fleet Academy in the 88th percentile and is posted aboard the U.S.S. "Deneva" as an Impulse Engineering Specialist [SsC]. October [reference stardate 2/9910] {stardate 37751.4} Captain Koren Anastas successfully occupies the last of the major Orion pirate outposts on Matacai [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Manstein" (NCC-50031) "Wellington" class light cruiser is built [FASA]. Jenna D'Sora receives a commendation from the Security Chief during a midshipman cruise aboard the U.S.S. "Sparta" for her expertise with torpedo systems [SsC]. In the Delta Quadrant on Binea, Ladel moves into Professor Ren's home at approximately this time [V 108]. This is the era of Gul Gavron's last campaign prior to his first and final assault on the Hive in late 2371 [DSN #15]. Assuming the cyle has not been disrupted, Tuvok once again experiences pon farr [V 145]. At the Star Fleet Academy, Cadet Daniel Kwan wins the Scott Prize for Starship Design for the best original ship design in the engines division [SsC]. The 20 or so remaining "Xerxes" class light cruisers are relieved from the fleet and utilized as unlisted charter vessels for the scientific community. Like many other older class vessels, a number of these "Xerxes" will abruptly be reactivated in 2372, rearmed, and assigned to the 2nd Fleet. Only 3 will survive the war with the Dominion [Inet12]. December [reference stardate 2/9912] {stardate 37918.0} The U.S.S. "Patton II" (NCC-50032) "Wellington" class light cruiser, the U.S.S. "Essex Prinn" (NCC-9023) "Paine" class frigate, and the U.S.S. "Ambassador Hardin" (NCC-8000) prototype heavy cruiser are built. The "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy cruiser is designed to provide close fire support for major task groups, especially when U.F.P. vessels are outnumbered. Armed with heavy long-range phasers and a large complement of photon torpedoes, ships of this class are formidable foes that can engage the enemy at long range. Loosely based on the "Loknar" class, the "Ambassador Hardin" class ships have "Excelsior" type nacelles to port and starboard attached to the underside dorsal fin, old-style primary hulls, and carry crews of 400 (plus 100 marines trained in zero-gravity combat and boarding maneuvers), and [FASA]. 09 December {stardate 37939.9} Following the application of final exterior markings and paint, the U.S.S. "Norway" is officially commissioned by Star Fleet at Avalon during a brief ceremony. The bridge plaque is put in place of pride and the ship begins a shakedown cruise estimated to last 1 year [Inet11]. Keogh is captured by a Tzenkethi raider and tortured [BB #1]. Robert DeSoto is promoted to Captain, around this time [BB #2]. 26 December {stardate 37986.3} The "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer U.S.S. "Marie Curie" returns from her extended exploration of the Theta Nautica Sector for refurbishment [GEC V6N2]. 2361, January [reference stardate 3/0001] {stardate 38002.7} The "K'mirra" ("Alliance") class battlecruiser of the Klingon Defense Force enters service. The largest and most formidable of all vessels currently serving the Klingon Defense Force, the "Alliance" class is proof of the mutual cooperation and trust existing between the Free Worlds of Klinzai and the U.F.P. [FASA]. The Klingon ship "K'mqar" battles Romulans. First Officer M'Raq, the son of K'Ton and the father of Klag, is captured and tortured by the Romulans. He escapes and is given the opportunity to reclaim his honor by joining the Klingon Defense Force. Instead he decides to return to Qo'noS and live out his days in retirement. This is also the period that Takus receives the General Koord Medal of Honor during a border skermish with the Romulans [TNG #61]. Adam is born [GN 21]. Lt. (J.G.) Ericka Benteen is promoted to full Lieutenant after taking command of an away mission when the ranking officer was killed by a local predator while charting a planet in Sector 19658 [SsC]. The Type 3 shuttle is redesigned. With the mid section removed, the addition of state of the art isolinear computer systems, sensors, and engines; the design work is completed and construction begins on the prototype Type 6. The ASDB also releases a general idea to Star Fleet for the Type 15 shuttlepod [Inet11]. February [reference stardate 3/0002] {stardate 38087.7} The U.S.S. "Petersburg" (NCC-60021) "Moscow" class scout and the U.S.S. "Danton Abrams" (NCC-8001) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy cruiser are built [FASA]. On the "Concorde," a weapons/sensor pod from the "Nebula" class overgoes a design review and a subsequent overhaul. The Star Fleet Design Bureau gives the project a go and modification begins on the existing pod. With minor ceremony, the saucer of the "Concorde" begins construction while the warp core undergoes stress testing at Utopia Planitia. By the end of the year, the spaceframe will be 19% complete [Inet11]. Susanna Leitjen is promoted to full Lieutenant grade and named senior Ops Manager on the "Victory." The ship will be assigned to fortify defensive capabilities along the Federation-Romulan border for the next 4 years [SsC]. Around this time, Jaldark is born. She will be cyborged to the Omearan Starsearcher 7445 [SCE #3]. 17 March [reference stardate 3/0003.17] {stardate 38208.2} Lieutenant Asham Razi of the U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-42296) is awarded the Karagite Order of Heroism for his capture of a previously unknown pirate base on the planet Gibraltar [FASA]. Captain Picard meets his friend Captain Jules van Osterlich [TNG #51]. On Bajor, Kira Nerys spends the entire winter with her resistance group in the Decora Hills hiding from Cardassian sensor sweeps in caves with little food and no power cells for their phasers [DSN 451]. The U.S.S. "Potemkin" (NCC-18253) is the last Star Fleet vessel to contact Turkana IV (New Paris) until the "Enterprise's" visit later in 2367 [TNG 180]. Gelia Torly, a Bajoran Kohn Ma freedom fighter, spends time in a Cardassian cell [DSN #6]. At age 12 Harry Kim begins playing volleyball [GN 33]. Rishon and Kevin Uxbridge move to the Delta Rana IV colony [TNG 151]. Harper Imjim is born on Helena [TNG #54]. Star Fleet issues a brief for another new shuttle design. The Type 7 shuttle is to be based on the Type 6, capable of holding 6 crew in emergency situations, capable of warp 2 for 36 hours, and capable of being fitted with light arms and some shielding. It is to be used by 80% of Star Fleet's starships [Inet11]. April [reference stardate 3/0004] {stardate 38249.3} The U.S.S. "Horatio Ballantrye" (NCC-8002) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy cruiser is built [FASA]. Seska begins her ten-year series of successful undercover assignments for the Cardassian Empire. Her last will begin around 2367 when she undergoes surgery to transform her Cardassian features into those of a Bajoran and stakes out Star Fleet Academy to gather intelligence, eventually joining the Maquis through a Star Fleet defector [TB2]. [reference stardate 2/9604] The U.S.S. "Bearn II" (NCC-2027) "Excelsior" class starship is lost, her whereabouts unknown [FASA]. The earliest scraps comprising Doral's flagship of the Petraw date from this period [G #3]. Kieran Duffy becomes captain of the 3D polo team at Star Fleet Academy by his season year. He will lead the Academy to the championships twice [SCE #10]. 15 May {stardate 38369.9} The U.S.S. "Marie Curie" (NCC-36278) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class starship embarks on a second record voyage with a freshly rotated crew. The mission's completion is estimated at sometime in 2366 [GEC V6N2]. Aster dies from a Rushton infection [TNG 153]. Dr. Dalen Quaice is stationed at Starbase 133 [TNG 179]. Vash serves as Professor Samuel Estragon's personal assistant in his search for the Tox Uthat [TNG 167]. Idun Asmund becomes the First Officer of the "Charleston" (NCC-42285) under Captain Mansfield's command [GN 9]. Keela is born aboard the Teniran Echelon starship "Glin-Kale" [TNG #19]. Barely a month into Koralus' first 5-year watch, disaster strikes the ship "Hope of Krantin" when the ship's drive fails. Meanwhile, on the Krantin- ese homeworld, Zalkan begins work on an energy field to dampen the effects of the Plague while the Directorate uncover the dilithium source deep within the mines near Jalkor [TNG #36]. Renegade Klingons raid the U.F.P. [TNG 239]. The day before Riker's posting to the "Potemkin" (NCC-18253) he meets with Deanna Troi at the Janaran Falls on Betazed. They agree to meet on Risa six weeks later and never do because of his Nervala IV promotion [TNG 250]. Lt. Riker of the U.S.S. "Potemkin" leads a team to Nervala IV to evacuate the research station. He is the last member of the away team to beam up and, totally unknown for 8 years, is accidentally transporter-replicated on the planet's surface. The Riker beamed aboard earns a promotion for exceptional valor during the evacuation [TNG 250]. Aboard the "Potemkin," William Riker will take up the game poker, possibly to ingratiate himself with the officers [TNG 267]. William Jarvin is charged with reckless endangerment and spacecraft grand theft. He is sentenced to 3 years [SsC]. Chart 15-A of the Vance Optometrical Institute is copyrighted this year [TNG #42]. Propulsion dynamics are approved for the "Intrepid" and sent to the Jupiter Station for in-depth study. The M/ARA design is standardized for the "Intrepid" class. The spaceframe design is approved and full specifications are forwarded to Utopia Planitia for designations. Production begins on the U.S.S. "Intrepid" with a projected 8 year turnover for the prototype ship [Inet11]. On the Klingon Day of Honor, 11-year old B'Elanna Torres nearly loses a leg to a falling cargo container [DoH #3]. Jenna D'Sora graduates from Star Fleet Academy in the 94th percentile. She is posted to the U.S.S. "Argelius" as a junior torpedo room officer [SsC]. The "Pro'met" class cruiser "Bet'lar" cripples 3 Star Fleet vessels in the Battle of Maretka [Inet10]. A young mortally wounded resistance fighter woman dies in Yevir's arms [MG #3]. Jim Peart enters Star Fleet [TNG #75]. August [reference stardate 3/0008] {stardate 38583.6} The U.S.S. "President Survil" (NCC-8003) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy cruiser is built [FASA]. The Klingon D-12 Bird of Prey vessels are retired from service due to defective plasma coils [ST VII]. Franklin Paul Jellico, the son of Edward and Deborah Jellico, is born [SsC]. At approximately this time on Krantin, Zalkan extracts Ahl Denbahr from her computer-generated fantasies [TNG #36]. Around this time Thomas Paris enters Star Fleet Academy. Paris takes up skiing rather than Parrises Squares. He meets Odile Launay, a young woman from Beziers in in southern France [GN 33]. Tellar Conlon and William Riker forge the Impriman Trade Agreement on Dante Maxima VII (Imprima). Riker is promoted to First Officer of the U.S.S. "Hood" (NCC-42296) under the command of Captain Johnathan DeSoto. While a Lt. Commander aboard the "Hood," Riker serves alongside Lt. Commander Wolfe [TNG #15, GN 9, TNG #33]. Rom leaves the Ferengi homeworld, some 10 years after Quark [DSN 469]. Quark's bar on Terok Nor is established by this time, if not earlier [G #4]. A chaseum commemorative coin is issued to honor 300 years of warp drive [TNG #33]. A Bajoran shopkeeper and his wife set up a business on DS9 after running a shop on Bajor for 17 years [DSN 431]. A bottle of Trefethen wine of this year's vintage is produced on Earth in Napa Valley, California. In 2370, Quark will serve a glass to Commander Sisko on Deep Space 9 after his successful return from the Gamma Quadrant [DSN #8]. Worf graduates from the Star Fleet Academy in the 90th percentile. He is the first Klingon warrior to serve in Star Fleet [SsC]. Ensign Worf serves aboard the "Aldrin" [IKSG #2]. The "Hydra" (NCC-70071) class escort enters service. A progressive design resembling the "Akira" and "Steamrunner" classes of this era, the "Hydra" is equipped with powerful phaser arrays and 4 photon torpedo tubes. Originally designed to patrol along the Cardassian border, the ships were withdrawn to the Beta Quadrant in order not to risk any provocation. There will only be 5 ships comprising this class, each with a crew of 25 and warp 9.9 capacity [Inet2]. Jason Stevens joins Star Fleet. As a non-commissioned officer he receives field training in engineering at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards on Mars [SsC]. The "Olympic" class medical cruiser is commissioned [LUG]. The "Eagle" (NCC-59782) class heavy cruiser enters service. A parallel development to the "Buenos Aires" class with identical primary hulls and warp drives, the "Eagle" class is lighter and more versatile. During the Dominion War, all ships of this fast (warp 9.65) but moderately armed class will be ordered to the Tholian and Talarian borders to prevent incursions. There will be 13 members of the "Eagle" class, with crews of 432 [Inet2]. In the Romulan Empire, there is a change of government after the praetor is killed. The Picard clone is taken from his foster parents/scientists Tran and Svana, and thrown into Black Hell on Remus. In the dilithium mines, he is befriended by Vkruk and named Shinzon ("liberator" in the Reman language) [ST X]. December [reference stardate 3/0012] {stardate 38917.8} The U.S.S. "Admiral Carnes" (NCC-8004) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy cruiser is built [FASA]. The "Prudence" (NCC-70669) class heavy cruiser enters service. Another variant of the "Eagle" class with a slightly smaller engineering hull, designed for multi-purpose use. Only 3 ships of this class will be built (NCC-70669-NCC-70671) with production discontinued in favor of the "Buenos Aires" class. Crew complements are 437 and warp capacity is 9.65 [Inet2]. Talis Dejana is born on Bajor [DSN #7]. Nara graduates from the Star Fleet Academy in the 91st percentile and is assigned to the main engineering department of the U.S.S. "Galaxy" specializing in EPS conduit maintenance [SsC]. 21 December {stardate 38972.6} The U.S.S. "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" (NCC-36410) class ship undergoes her first major overhaul upon returning from exploration [GEC V6N2]. 2362, January [reference stardate 3/0101] {stardate 39002.7} The U.S.S. "Constellation" (class ship of the "Constellation II" class) is scrapped [FASA]. The Cardassians make first contact with the H'n'k Hegemony [Inet10]. The U.S.S. "Challenger" (NCC-71099) "Galaxy" class explorer is launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, and the "Galaxy" class explorer "Yamato" (NCC-71807) is commissioned [Inet1]. The "Commonwealth" (NCC-2844) class star cruisers enter service. Originally conceived as a possible replacement for the "Constellation" class star cruiser, the "Commonwealth" class will serve primarily as a long range exploration vessel. Considered somewhat experimental, only 5 vessels will be built. Each with a complement of 425 (plus 275 for family and passengers) and armed with 8 phaser emitters and 2 photon torpedo tubes [GEC V6N6]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief for a new multi purpose vessel capable of deep space, combat, and diplomatic missions, as well as the capability of carrying several runabouts and attack fighters. The general idea is for a modular starship based around the new "Sovereign" class design ideals. Two project briefs are handed to Star Fleet for the "Lonestar" and "Mahan" classes. Both classes receive permission for base designs and designs are approved for both classes [Inet11]. In the Romulan Empire, Thadoc is assigned to a Romulan warbird. He will eventually serve as a helmsman [TCT #2]. Dr. Manheim and his associates begin their search for a suitable planet for their temporal experiments [TNG 124]. February [reference stardate 3/0102] {stardate 39087.7} The U.S.S. "Archon Chovich" (NCC-6030) "Decker" class destroyer is lost, cause unknown [FASA]. Charlie Reynolds sees Benjamin Sisko for the last time prior to the start of the Dominion War. Reynolds' third daughter, Lindsey, is born. Reynolds' starship is the U.S.S. "Centaur" and his home base will be Blue Rocket [TDW #2]. Work begins on the "Concorde's" engineering hull. The warp core is sent from Utopia Planitia and fitted into the bare frame. A navigational deflector taken from the "Sovereign" class is redesigned. Warp power distribution conduits are added to the engineering hull. At the end of the year the spaceframe will be 36% complete [Inet11]. Denny Sekk is born on Archaria III [TNG #51]. Aboard the "Bellerophon," Lt. Neela Daren devises a new mapping system whereby nadion pulses are utilized to echo-locate varying densities of matter, allowing a preliminary mapping of the Draco Cluster sector. She is promoted to Lt. Commander [SsC]. March [reference stardate 3/0103] {stardate 39164.4} The U.S.S. "Patricia Prince" (NCC-8005) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy cruiser is built [FASA]. The "Tombah," commanded by Captain Blackwood, is assimilated by the Borg [V 201]. stardate 39182.1 {07 March} As of this stardate, it is against Federation policy to use any active photon torpedo casing as a burial casket. While burial-at-space is an accepted practice, there are less expensive methods of achieving it [FTS]. Quark loans his cousin Gaila latinum to start up a missions consortium. Gaila will buy Quark a sabotaged shuttle in 2372 as payment [DSN 480]. Ensign Joseph Carey is promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade and named Chief of Impulse Propulsion Systems after some 2 years of service on the U.S.S. "Deneva" [SsC]. The decommissioned "Byra" class light cruiser U.S.S. "Lothron" (NCC-6627) is purchased by a Terran enterpreneur as a stripped vessel. The ship will be converted to a combination mobile recreation facility/medical ship [Inet4]. Rugal is adopted by Bajoran parents on Bajor [DSN 425]. Reginald Barclay receives his Master's degree in Computer Systems at the Daystrom Institute. He does not attend Star Fleet Academy, as he is given the commission of Lieutenant Junior Grade by Star Fleet and assigned to the U.S.S. "Zhukov" as a Systems Diagnostics Engineer. Captain Gleason will award him the commendation for excellent service, though noting his reclusive behavior. In 2366 he will transfer to the U.S.S. "Enterprise" [SsC]. The Klingon "Kel'var" class heavy frigate is commissioned. Designed for long-term border patrols and other extended missions, the "Kel'var" has a sturdy structural frame and advanced structural integrity field, making it superbly suited for search and rescue missions, support of colonies in dangerous territories, and other missions where it might experience forms of hull stress. This class will be considered the most powerful and effective of all Klingon frigates and virtually every Great House will possess at least a few of these ships in its fleet. The "Kel'var" class features 4 warp nacelles [Inet10]. Star Fleet views the theoretical proposals for the "Kelvin" based on the defense parameters. After deliberation, the "Kelvin's" primary design is approved and briefs for the propulsion, computer, weapons, and spaceframe parameters are sent out to Star Fleet design agencies for consultation [Inet11]. Around this time, Ruardh and her council on Chiaros IV decides that tribal ethnic minorities are too much of a drain on the planet's extremely limited natural resources. The government's solution is to force the tribes farther and farther away from the prime habitable zone [S31 #2]. stardate 39355.5 {09 May} Dekong Elig dies from phaser fire while attempting to escape from the Velos VII internment camp [DSN 405]. The agricultural broker Ansue Cabela Hashley begins running a 20 light year relay along the Romulan Neutral Zone [TNG #53]. During a minor war between House Chang and House Prel'Voq, the I.K.S. "Povqij" ("Felg'ra" class) destroys 4 enemey vessels [Inet10]. 27 May {stardate 39402.7} The U.S.S. "Hideki Yukawa" (NCC-36347) returns from the Drachenfels Sector after successfully charting over 121 star systems [GEC V6N2]. stardate 39418.7 {01 June} The preliminary hull design of the Klingon "Empire" class heavy cruiser is completed. This vessel is designed to replace the aging "K't'inga" class warships [FTS]. This year, the "Gormala" ("Sho'vash" class medical vessel) saves the inhabitants of Droken IV from a Visterian fever plague [Inet10]. June [reference stardate 3/0106] {stardate 39416.4} The U.S.S. "Hikaru Sulu" (NCC-6009) and the U.S.S. "Kai-Jasik" (NCC-6020) "Decker" class destroyers are destroyed in action [FASA]. The basic space frame for the Type 6 shuttle is laid out according to the design. The mini computer core is developed at the labs on Jupiter Station. A micro Cochrane engine is developed from the Type 3 shuttle engine. The ASDB releases a general idea to Star Fleet for the Type 7 shuttle based upon the Type 6, and it is approved. The Type 15 shuttle- pod's exterior is designed with computer system and sensors integrated from the Type 6 shuttle. Construction starts on the prototype Type 15 once design work is completed [Inet11]. Quark sells out Falod Kot. Kot is sentenced to 8 years in a Romulan labor camp for hijacking a shipment of Romulan ale [DSN 426]. 15 June {stardate 39454.8} The U.S.S. "Hideki Yukawa" (NCC-36347) returns to Utopia Planitia for its first shipwide overhaul [GEC V6N2]. At approximately this time, Chakotay graduates from Star Fleet Academy with honors [GN 33]. A key diplomatic conference between House GhoS'a and House Dev'toS is hosted aboard the I.K.S. "Sov'req" ("QIj'tagh" class) ending centuries of bickering and feuding between them [Inet10]. Simon Tarses joins Star Fleet and attends the Star Fleet Academy Training Program for Enlisted Personnel at the main campus in San Francisco, Earth [SsC]. 01 July {stardate 39498.6} Overhaul work on the U.S.S. "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" (NCC-36410) class starship is completed [GEC V6N2]. July [reference stardate 3/0107] {stardate 39498.6} The U.S.S. "Beth Bigelow" (NCC-8006) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy cruiser is built [FASA]. The planet Ta'Trosha IV becomes a U.F.P. member [TNG #14]. The Federation-Tzenkethi War ends [Inet10]. The Cardassian "Aberax" class destroyer is commissioned. With multiple disruptor batteries and 4 torpedo launchers, it will become one of the most feared ships in the Cardassian fleet [Inet10]. The warp 9.4 capacity "Destiny" class explorer U.S.S. "Harmony" (NCC-62010) is developed [Inet13]. Around this time, Gallatin drafts his first design for the Metaphasic Radiation Collector [ST IX]. August The warp engines are fitted to the Type 6 shuttle, the computer core is deemed operational, and basic testing on the shuttle begins [Inet11]. The "Salgar" class military transport is commissioned in the Cardassian Union. It will become the standard cargo carrier of the Central Command [Inet10]. The Farpoint Station entity lands on Deneb IV [TNG #0]. 23 August {stardate 39643.8} The U.S.S. "Chen Ning Yang" (NCC-36669) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer returns to Utopia Planitia for major refurbishment [GEC V6N2]. A Star Fleet general-issue Tang Bioelectrics Model 74-A communications badge is manufactured at Rivendell Prime this year. By 2372 it will be aboard the "Voyager" [V #9]. At the Star Fleet hand weapons review, Atalskes proposes a new Type II phaser addressing the board's concerns while maintaining the best features of the Type II, Model E. Introduced around early 2366, the Type II, Model F will have a more compact and elongated shape tapering towards the emitter giving the appearance of a stylized cobra's head. To compensate for the lack of the photon spill ports, the Model F includes several access panels on the forward portion of the body which can double as blow away spill ports in the event of emergency. Efficiency is improved 8% while maintaining the other design features of the Model E including the emitter crystal and control configuration. Intensity levels are as follows. Intensity 1-3: 270 meters, 4 & 5: 220 meters, 6 & 7: 185 meters, 8-10: 105 meters, 11 & 12: 75 meters, 13 & 14: 50 meters, and 15 & 16: 40 meters. It will also be known as the Phaser IIB. The Model F will satisfy the Fleet, remain in service with an estimated design life of 50 years, and form the basic design concept of the Type III phaser rifle. The Type III phaser rifle has power levels similar to the Type II phaser except that its power reserve is nearly 50% greater. Minor refits to the Type III in the 2370s will include densified sarium- krellide cells, upgraded targeting scanners and isolinear processor, and prefire chamber reinforcement similar to that of the forthcoming Type II, Model G unit [GEC V6N5, NTM, DNTM]. Dr. Beverly Crusher is promoted to a full Commander [TNG 268]. Senna is born [TNG #23]. The Setlik III Massacre: the Cardassians raid and ravage Setlik III, a U.F.P. outpost. Nearly 100 civilians are killed including the wife and children of Captain Benjamin Maxwell of the U.S.S. "Rutledge" (NCC-57295). The "Rutledge" comes to the aid of the outpost and Miles O'Brien, Tactical Officer of the vessel, experiences his first taste of Cardassian warfare and death [TNG 186, DSN 445]. Shortly following the Setlik III Massacre, Raymond Boone of the "Rutledge" leaves his wife and is discharged from Star Fleet after failing several crew performance reviews. The real Boone was captured and killed on Setlik III, replaced with a surgically altered Cardassian spy. The Cardassian Boone will frame Chief O'Brien 8 years later to discredit the U.F.P. [DSN 445]. Over the next 2 years, the "Saskatchewan" (NCC-5109) class will be taken out of service with ships like the "Zodiac" class taking over its role [Inet9]. The "Kol'gar," Cardassian "Emred" class armed scout, begins to conduct deep scouting missions into U.F.P. territory [Inet10]. Trenigar takes command of the Orion Syndicate's merchantman "Caedera" [TNG #75]. Nyra Maleren is born [DSN #32]. stardate 39802.5 {19 October} The U.S.S. "Andromeda" (NX-68810) class explorer is launched from the Cochrane Fleet Yards at Alpha Centauri. Carrying crews of 389, these vessels will begin entering service in 2365 [Inet1]. Planning begins for the "Diablo" class combat enhanced cruiser. Based on the "Excelsior" class with a slightly larger saucer section, slightly swept back nacelles, and an enhanced weapons suite, the "Diablo" project will be mothballed due to setbacks and new classes of ships. However, following the Dominion War in the 2370s, the project will be reactivated [Inet11]. Around this time in the Delta Quadrant, Gantel of the Televek personally abducts a chef from a Torthesian resort [V #7]. The "S'sssr'ss" class warship "Fang" is built in G'kkau space [TNG #38]. November [reference stardate 3/0111] {stardate 39835.6} The U.S.S. "General A'thak" (NCC-8007) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy cruiser is built [FASA]. The Type 6 shuttle passes all regulatory control and testing proceeds [Inet11]. Productivity at the chemical waste recycling plant on Eloh is up. It will maintain this record for at least the next 7 years [TNG #35]. Ensign Geordi La Forge serves aboard the U.S.S. "Victory" under Captain Zimbata [SsC]. December [reference stardate 3/0112] {stardate 39917.8} The U.S.S. "Ambassador Crane" (NCC-8008) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy cruiser is built [FASA]. stardate 39926.3 {04 December} Computer simulation studies for the Klingon "Empire" class heavy cruiser are completed [FTS]. The modified "Eagle" class heavy cruiser enters service. For specialized transports and for the defense of colonies and outposts in the border regions, 8 "Eagle" class ships modified with omitted sensor modules and scientific labs, replaced with voluminous shuttlebays capable of holding 50 shuttles or 30 small fighters [Inet2]. Prynn Vaughn hotwires her grandmother's clunky old aircar [DSN #32]. 31 December {stardate 40000.0} Tom Paris spends the New Years holiday at Lake Tahoe with his cadet friends [GN 33]. 2363, January [reference stardate 3/0201] {stardate 40002.7} The U.S.S. "Irkin B'tly" (NCC-6037) "Decker" class destroyer is lost, cause unknown [FASA]. The "Nuras" class heavy scout "Ortetha" performs a reconnaissance mission that uncovers a weakness in Star Fleet's lines which Central Command exploits in an attack on Hugara V. Note also that Central Command will install improved sensor suites on all "Nuras" class ships to enhance their ability to gather information this year [Inet10]. The Type 6 shuttle is proved to be operational and Star Fleet examines its performance. The shuttlecraft is officially commissioned and Star Fleet places an order for 650 craft to be distributed within the Federation. The Type 6 shuttlecraft is a light short-range warp shuttle possessing warp 2 capacity, and capable of carrying 2 crew and 6 passengers. The first shuttlecraft in service with a duranium/tritanium hull and also introducing isolinear computer systems into shuttlecraft service. Meanwhile the Type 6 is redesigned to form the Type 7 counter- part: the mid section is lengthened, up to date computer systems and sensors are added, and with the design work completed construction begins on the Type 7 prototype [Inet11]. stardate 40052 {18 January} The first dilithium crystal chamber utilized aboard the "Galaxy" class "Enterprise" is developed on Outpost Seran T-1 [TNG 154]. stardate 40056 {19 January} Dr. Leah Brahms' personality print is placed on file [TNG 154]. February [reference stardate 3/0202] {stardate 40087.7} The U.S.S. "Governor Gallas" (NCC-8009) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy cruiser is built [FASA]. Star Fleet views the theoretical proposals for the "Mahan" class based on the defense parameters. After deliberation, the "Mahan's" primary design is rejected, and the redesign will take several months. Additional nacelles and an extra warp core are added to the class. Finally, designs are approved and briefs for the propulsion, computer, weapons, and spaceframe parameters will be sent out to Star Fleet design agencies for consultation [Inet11]. Dr. Pulaski marries Tris Stewart [SsC]. Artim is born on the Ba'ku world, the son of Sojef and Barel. During Artim's birth, Barel dies [ST IX]. stardate 40164.7 {01 March} The U.S.S. "Victory" (NCC-9754), commanded by Captain Zimbata, surveys the planet Tarchannan III. Geordi La Forge and Susanna Leijten are members of the away team investigating the disappearance of 49 personnel [TNG 192, SsC]. The Cardassian High Command views Odo the shapeshifter. He entertains them with a Cardassian neck trick [DSN 428]. Milo Faal is born [TNG #47]. During an away mission to Carnel, Tasha Yar makes her way through a minefield to rescue a wounded colonist and is awarded a citation for bravery [SsC]. April [reference stardate 3/0204] {stardate 40249.3} The U.S.S. "Royal Andor" (NCC-3002) "Royal Sovereign" class battlecruiser is lost, her whereabouts unknown [FASA]. stardate 40291.7 {16 April} The "Oberth" class science vessel "Tsiolkovski" (NCC-53911) is commis- sioned [TNG 103]. Wendy Roper weds Berq [GN 34]. Simon Tarses completes his training as a medical technician and is posted to the infirmary at Outpost Sierra VI [SsC]. 01 May {stardate 40331.5} The U.S.S. "Jean-Leon Foucalt" (NCC-36211) enters operational stand-down for major refurbishment [GEC V6N2]. Jenna D'Sora saves the U.S.S. "Argelius" by defusing an armed photon torpedo mere seconds before detonation after it jams in a damaged launch tube during a Breen ambush over Kolos IV [SsC]. May [reference stardate 3/0205] The U.S.S. "Fiona Vincent" (NCC-8010) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy cruiser is built [FASA] The 7-year firestorm cycle restarts on Bersallis III [TNG 245]. In the Delta Quadrant, Neelix returns to find his family murdered, and hiw world in ruins--victims of the Metrion Cascade [V 180]. Estrella Miyakawa takes command of Starbase 193 after serving aboard the U.S.S. "Brande" with the rank of Lieutenant Commander [GN 13]. Tillean Murat dies on Torgu-Va when failing to defuse a Tarn bomb [TNG #57]. Janet Brooks graduates from the Star Fleet Academy in the 93rd percentile. As a planetary geologist, Ensign Brooks is assigned to the U.S.S. "Raman" on a geological mission to survey asteroidal bodies in the Oort cloud of the Sol system [SsC]. At approximately this time, Lt. Chakotay serves aboard the U.S.S. "Vico" as Captain Roger Hackney's aide. Chakotay has his first encounter with a Cardassian cruiser in a border violation on the fringes of the Alpha Quadrant [GN 33]. Daniel Kwan graduates from the Star Fleet Academy in the 94th percentile and is posted to the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards. He will be part of the engineering team that will finalize the warp propulsion system construction on the "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-D) [SsC]. The "Kagor" class battleship is commissioned in the Cardassian Union. The Central Command's largest and most powerful vessel, the "Kagor" class is capable of fighting and defeating a "Galaxy" class explorer one-on-one. The "Thalkar" class heavy frigate is also commissioned this year. This class was designed to fulfill several primary mission profiles. The first and foremost among these is planetary defense/suppression and system patrol. The second, to provide escort services to large capital vessels. Thus the "Thalkar" class is equipped with heavy shields, strong sensors, fairly powerful engines, and maneuverability. Following the Dominion War, salavaged "Thalkar" vessels will show up frequently on the black market and as pirate ships [Inet10]. July [reference stardate 3/0207] {stardate 40498.6} The U.S.S. "Connor Jacoby" (NCC-6025) "Decker" class destroyer is scrapped The U.S.S. "Michael Whelan" (NCC-9024) "Paine" class frigate is built. The U.S.S. "Ambassador Crane" (NCC-8008) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy cruiser is lost, her whereabouts unknown [FASA]. The Blue Rocket installation is established by Charlie Reynolds. In early 2374 it will be evacuated [TDW #2]. stardate 40526.0 {10 July} Funds are approved for the prototype of the "Empire" class heavy cruiser [FTS]. 12 July [reference stardate 3/0207.12] {stardate 40528.8} Lieutenant Commander Tholev Shavahar of the U.S.S. "Locknar II" is awarded the Prantares Ribbon for his rescue of 17 mining engineers on Bactria III [FASA]. The Cardassian "Galor" class battle cruiser "Jhar-Nesh" explores the Vrosarian Nebula [Inet10]. stardate 40559 {23 July} Ralph Furlong is assigned to the U.S.S. "Righteous" (NCC-42451) [STB]. Kerajum zan Trikotta's grandchild Kara is born on 30453 FAS III (Nem Ma'ak Bratuna) [TNG #37]. Greta Vanderweg begins her Star Fleet service [DSN 563]. August [reference stardate 3/0208] {stardate 40583.6} The U.S.S. "Garnash Trell" (NCC-8011) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy cruiser is built [FASA]. The basic space frame of the Type 15 shuttlepod is laid out, with the mini computer core from Jupiter Station and micro Cochrane engines installed [Inet11]. On a hot August day, 14 year old Harry Kim and his father go hiking in the Sierra Nevada mountains. His father sustains a concussion and both are rescued by a group of cadets undergoing survival training. Harry Kim takes the goal of being accepted at Star Fleet Academy [GN 33]. George Primmin becomes a security officer [DSN 410]. Quark meets Natima Lang, a correspondent with the Cardassian information service, on Deep Space 9 and becomes romantically attached [DSN 438]. The U.S.S. "Olympia" commanded by Captain Lisa Cusack departs the Federation for a long-range exploration of the Beta Quadrant which will last 8 years [DSN 549]. The "Danube" class runabout project begins as a vehicle study at the ASDB for a ship to perform a variety of scientific, resupply, and personnel-transfer missions [DNTM]. Development work begins on the upcoming "Intrepid" class exploratory cruiser. The goal is to provide a high-speed exploration platform that can be constructed quickly and inexpensively. Leeder Engineering announces the successful completion of the LN-83 warp drive. The SSDAC and ASDB decide to marry the two and construction will begin in 3 years. Once the development project is formally approved, the "Intrepid" will be rechristened a Cruiser [Inet1]. Cadet Tom Paris spends his junior Academy year in Marseilles, France concentrating on the study of exophilosophies. In reality it is to be near Odile. He soon discovers Sandrine's bar [GN 33]. The "Pro'met" class cruiser "Khular" narrowly escapes destruction by a wing of Star Fleet cruisers to return to Cardassian headquarters with valuable intelligence regarding enemy fleet movements [Inet10]. October [reference stardate 3/0210] {stardate 40750.7} The U.S.S. "Ibrahim Jones" (NCC-8012) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy cruiser is built [FASA]. The "Galaxy" class explorer U.S.S. "Odyssey" (NCC-71832) is launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards [Inet1]. The computer core of the Type 15 shuttlepod is deemed operational and basic testing on the shuttle begins [Inet11]. Lt. Ericka Benteen transfers to the U.S.S. "Odyssey" [SsC]. 04 October (stardate 40759.5) The U.S.S. "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-D) "Galaxy" class explorer is commis- sioned in a ceremony at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, Sol system. The U.S.S. "Galaxy" (NCC-70637) and U.S.S. "Yamato" (NCC-71807) send congrat- ulatory messages via subspace radio [TNG 185, NTM]. Admiral Leonard McCoy, stuck in Bethesda Star Fleet Hospital recovering from a broken hip and torn knee ligaments, misses the commissioning ceremony of the "Enterprise" [TNG #0]. Theoretical proposals for the 'Multi-Vector Assault' ship closely resemble the "Intrepid" class. Defense parameters are approved and the class is made into a working computer model. The primary design is approved and briefs for the propulsion, computer, spaceframe, and separation parameters are sent out to Star Fleet design agencies for consultation. Weapon and shield designs are taken from the "Intrepid" project. The propulsion, computer, spaceframe, and separation designs are updated with new technology advancements [Inet11]. stardate 40812 {23 October} A Terellian cargo freighter crashes on a deserted planet. Anna is the only survivor. The Iyaarans will later use this scenario to study Picard's emotions [TNG 254]. The planet Phaedra (Xerxes Gamma IV) in the Cassiopeian system is explored. Science Station Beta Epsilon (146) is established on the planet to study its unique paleomagnetism [TNG #25]. Commander Sela begins planning the "Reunification" invasion of Vulcan [TNG 207]. Dr. Farallon begins work on the Particle Fountain mining system [TNG 235]. Tenara becomes a U.F.P. member world [TNG #8]. The U.S.S. "Moniter" visits the planet Ianni (Roze VII) [TNG #10]. Gul Darhe'el dies in his sleep from a massive coleibric hemorrhage and is buried under one of the largest military monuments on Cardassia. Gul Dukat attends the funeral [DSN 419]. Koban arrives on Koorn [TNG #21]. Dasana becomes Tezwa's foreign minister [TNG #74]. The U.F.P. makes first contact with the planet Capulon (Sigma Delphini) IV and a preliminary treaty is signed [TNG #27]. Ambassador Stephaleh is assigned to Kirlos [TNG #12]. Paul Menagay is born [TNG 264]. Kang locates the Albino on Daus IV, meeting one of the Albino's ex-wives and goes to the Secara system. The Albino sends him an invitation for one glorious, honorable battle and Kang agrees [DSN 439]. The Klingon "Denn'lar" class armored transport is commissioned. Described as "a rhino floating on top of two big warp nacelles" by a Star Fleet officer, its pulled in nacelles in close proximity to the trapezoidal main hull maximizes its troop-carrying capacity while minimizing its vulnerability to attacks [Inet10]. In the Delta Quadrant in Voth space, the Distant Origin Theory is first proposed and used to "attack" the established doctrine that the Voth evolved in the Delta Quadrant [V 165]. December [reference stardate 3/0212] {stardate 40917.8} The U.S.S. "Andalusia Sims" (NCC-8013) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy cruiser is built [FASA]. Robin Lefler's mother, Morgan, reportedly dies in a shuttle accident over New Jersey. She faked her own death to seek out the Promethians with Tarella Lee, taking them to the planet Momidium [NF #5, NF #6]. stardate 40955 {14 December} Coris Sprint is stationed on the "Righteous" (NCC-42451) as a Security Specialist [STB]. The Type 15 shuttlepod passes all regulatory control and testing proceeds [Inet11]. Around this time, first contact is made with the Ontailians. They will join the U.F.P. at the beginning of the Dominion War [TNG #68]. While conducting secretive research on Thallon's soil, Soleta is captured by the Thallonians. In detention she meets Ambassador Spock, currently serving as an undercover Federation operative. With the help of Si Cwan, the two Vulcans escape [NF #1]. Dr. Pulaski divorces Tris Stewart [SsC]. stardate 40987.2 {26 December} Ensign Marla Finn, Walter Pierce and another crewman are killed in an accidental plasma discharge at the Utopia Planitia Yards aboard the "Enterprise" in a nacelle tube. A psionic signature from Pierce is imprinted by the subspace field and plasma stream [TNG 270]. War breaks out between the Voray and Krayton on a world in the Delta Quadrant. Hostilities will last over a decade [V 172]. stardate 40999.4 {30 December} Investigation into the disappearances of crewmen at the Utopia Planitia Yards is terminated [TNG 270]. 2364, January [reference stardate 3/0301] {stardate 41002.7} The U.S.S. "Stephen Decatur" (NCC-6015) "Decker" class destroyer is scrap- ped. The "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy cruisers "President Survil" (NCC-8003) and "Admiral Carnes" (NCC-8004) are refitted. The U.S.S. "Garnash Trell" (NCC-8011) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy cruiser is destroyed in action. The U.S.S. "Koromondi Carstairs" (NCC-8014) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy cruiser is built [FASA]. The Type 15 shuttlepod is proved to be operational and Star Fleet examines the performance. Officially commissioned, Star Fleet places an order for 500 shuttlepods to be distributed within the U.F.P. The Type 15 is a very simple design consisting almost wholly of flat surfaces joined by molecular welding for 1-2 crew, strictly impulse driven and armed with 1 Type III phaser emitter [Inet11]. The U.S.S. "Sovereign" (NCC-75000) heavy cruiser class starship is laid down at the San Francisco Fleet Yards, Mars [Inet1]. Production on the long-lived "Ranger" class transports ceases [Inet9]. Lt. (J.G.) Joseph Carey is critically wounded in the line of duty and reassigned to Barisa Prime for long-term medical treatment. He is awarded the Purple Heart. Later this year he will marry Dina. He will have two sons, Josh and John [SsC]. Around this time, 21 year old Brenna Covington graduates at the top of her class from the Academy [V #24]. Professor Gabriel Justine Calloway's 'The Day of the Android' is published by Steriopolis Press on Alpha Centauri [FASA]. Following the mission of the "Raman," Janet Brooks transfers to the Command Division and undertakes pilot training [SsC]. Kirlos is opened to widespread archeological exploration [TNG #12]. Pardek participates in a Barolian trade negotiation [TNG 208]. Grastow, Saduk, and Lynn & Emil Costa sign aboard the "Enterprise" [TNG #16]. Megan Terry dies [TNG #16]. A landmark study of Aurelian culture is completed [TNG #21]. Lt. Ericka Benteen is promoted to Lt. Commander and serves as the Second Officer of the "Odyssey" [SsC]. The Son'a begin production on their Destroyer class starships. Carrying crews of 100, these warp 9.3 capacity ships are heavily armed with 8 Type 11 phasers, 2 Type 5 photon torpedo tubes, and 1 isolitic subspace weapon launcher [Inet11]. 02 February {stardate 41090.2} The U.S.S. "Kelly" (NCC-2400) class super-dreadnought is laid down [GEC V5N5]. The basic space frame of the Type 7 shuttle is laid out according to the design. A mini computer core from the Type 6 is integrated into the Type 7 along with the 6's micro Cochrane engines. A micro shield gen- erator is also installed [Inet11]. Jadzia becomes a Trill initiate on Trill, the only initiate to reapply to the program after having been dropped. Three years later she will be joined to Dax [DSN 450]. Captain Charles Reynolds befriends the captain of the private supply ship "Bernadine Cook" [TDW #4]. An Orion Syndicate General orders Solomon to unleash the genetically- designed plague on Archaria III. The disease purposely attacks only being of mixed heritage and will set off interspecies problems planetwide. Governor Sekk dispatches his family to Delos, the smallest moon of Archaria III, at the first sign of the plague [TNG #51]. On board the "Argelius," Jenna D'Sora is promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade and named Junior Weapons Officer [SsC]. After 9 years of redesigns, changes, and deliberation the "Charleston's" primary design is approved and briefs for the propulsion, computer, weapons, and spaceframe parameters are sent out to Star Fleet design agencies for consultation. Propulsion dynamics, including variable geometry nacelles based on the working designs fro the "Intrepid" project and prototype nacelles are approved and sent to the Jupiter Station for in-depth study. The spaceframe design is approved and full specifications are forwarded to the Antares Ship Yard for designations [Inet11]. On Chi in the Delta Quadrant, war breaks out when the Goracar Alliance attacks Sherek and Ushek [V #22]. stardate 41124 {14 February} Captain Jean-Luc Picard attains command of the U.S.S. "Enterprise," as ordered by Rear Admiral Norah Satie [TNG 101, TNG 195, TNG 277]. In the "Mirror" universe, Captain Jean-Luc Picard assumes command of the I.S.S. "Enterprise" (ICC 1701-D) [GN 15]. In the Track 'A' universe, Captain Jack Crusher assumes command of the U.S.S. "Enterprise" [GN 17]. A year after Barel's death on Artim's birthday, Sojef asks Anij to commit to a permanent partnership. She declines [ST IX]. Albert Barnaby is assigned to the "Enterprise" as a Security Officer, fresh from the Academy, having graduated in the 91st percentile of his class. Also posted to the "Enterprise" is Lt. Selar after graduating from Star Fleet Academy Medical in the 99th percentile. Weathers is also assigned--he will serve under Picard for 15 years [SsC, TNG #73]. stardates 41148-41153.7 {23-25 February} Lt. Natasha Yar transports Captain Picard to the drydocked "Galaxy" class "Enterprise" in Earth orbit aboard the shuttlecraft "Galileo." In an alternate timeline, Picard calls a red alert in the "Enterprise's" shuttlebay, compelled by Q's courtroom visions. A large spatial anomaly appears in the Devron system inside the Romulan Neutral Zone resulting in the "Enterprise's" mission to Farpoint being canceled by Star Fleet Command. The first of three inverse tachyon beam emissions begins to create the temporal anti-time rupture in the late 24th Century [TNG 277]. stardates 41153.7-41174.2 {25 February-03 March} Enroute to Farpoint Station on Deneb IV, the "Enterprise" makes contact with, and is tested by, a super-being known as the Q. In orbit of Deneb IV, First Officer Commander William Riker, Chief Medical Officer Commander Beverly Crusher, Conn Officer Lt. (j.g.) Geordi La Forge and Wesley Crusher sign aboard the "Enterprise." Farpoint Station is revealed to be a living, intelligent organism exploited by the Bandi inhabitants [TNG 101, TNG 102]. During this Farpoint Mission, La Forge tells Data a joke on the bridge. It will be over seven years before Data comprehends its meaning when the Soong emotion chip is installed into his positronic network [ST VII]. In the Track 'A' universe, the "Enterprise" is commanded by Captain Jack Crusher with Commander Jean-Luc Picard as First Officer. Star Fleet reroutes her original mission from Farpoint station to Terminus, to pick up Lt. Commander Riker, recently recovered from Rombus III, along with his wife Deanna Riker, and Klingon aide Worf. Enroute, the "Enterprise" encounters Trelane who drives merges Tracks 'A,' 'B,' and 'C' together (alternate timelines flowing at slightly different speeds). Through Trelane, Crusher goes insane, inadvertantly kills Dr. Beverly Howard, then takes his own life. Upon Q's rectification of the timelines, Lt. Commander Data from this universe is accidentally deposited in Track 'A' --allowing Lt. Commander Riker to become appointed as First Officer, with Commander Picard taking over as ship's Captain [GN 17]. In the "Mirror" universe, Captain Picard's first action after assuming command of the "Enterprise" is the destruction of Farpoint Station due to the attack of the alien spacegoing life form. In this universe, Q is never encountered [GN 15]. Right after the Farpoint incident, Q visits a Rigel colony and witnesses a "Fat Tuesday" celebration [GN 37]. Daniel Kwan is promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade and assigned to Main Engineering aboard the U.S.S. "Yamato" [SsC]. stardate 41163.5 {28 February} The U.S.S. "Yellowstone" (NCC-70073) "Sequoia" class light cruiser is launched from the Cochrane Fleet Yards at Alpha Centauri [Inet1]. Roughly during this period, Dr. Elias Frobisher reads his own obituary on a playback of the Guardian of Forever. Frobisher will go on to build the Omega 9 at the Daystrom Station [TNG #55]. Simon Tarses transfers to the infirmary at Outpost Seran T-1 [SsC]. March At the Mars San Francisco Fleet Yards, the keel of the un-named NCC-1701-E "Sovereign" class "Enterprise" is laid down [Inet1]. stardates 41209.2-41209.3 {16 March} A mutant form of Psi 2000 virus is brought aboard the "Enterprise" from the research vessel S.S. "Tsiolkovski" (NCC-53911) which is later destroyed. A cure is found in time to prevent the destruction of the "Enterprise" orbiting a collapsing red giant [TNG 103]. stardate 41211.0 {17 March} The "Enterprise" lends relief efforts to the planet Archaria III, jointly colonized by Humans and Peladians, under attack by a virulent plague. The "Galaxy" class starship U.S.S. "Constitution," commanded by Captain Jules Van Osterlich, lends assistance but before long the plague is inexplicably loosened aboard both starships. The world is quarantined and Dr. Crusher discovers the disease to have been modified from Rhulian flu; a modular virus capable of penetrating level 1 containment fields. On the planet, the racist Purity League runs rampant. Lt. Yar recovers the "Paladium," a vessel owned by one of the perpetrators of the plague, Solomon, and a vaccine soon follows. The Purity League becomes officially outlawed and disbanded though the actual party responsible for the epidemic still remains a mystery at this time [TNG #51]. LIan T'su graduates from Star Fleet Academy in the 99th percentile (third in her class) after serving as a student instructor in geophysics and natural complexity theory for one year. She is posted to the "Enterprise" as a relief Ops officer [SsC]. stardates 41235.25-41235.32 {26 March} On a mission to obtain a rare vaccine needed on Styris IV to cure Angelese Fever, Lt. Yar is challenged to a duel to the death by Yarina, wife of Lutan, ruler of Ligon II. The drug is obtained and the "Enterprise" heads for Styris IV [TNG 104]. In the "Mirror" universe, Picard's 2nd action is enforcement on Ligon II: the southern continent is rendered uninhabitable by high-gamma fission- producing devices to induce the planetary government to provide the vaccine. Over thirty million inhabitants are killed in this, Picard's 3rd action after assuming command of the "Enterprise" [GN 15]. stardate 41344 {04 May} The Vulcan starship "T'Pau" (NSP-17938) is brought to the Qualor II depot [TNG 208]. The warp engines are fitted to the Type 7 prototype shuttle and the computer core is deemed operational. Basic testing on the shuttle begins [Inet11]. Gregor Sukhoi is born on the planet Hera (492 Lyncis III) at about this time [TNG #42]. Roughly at this time on Bajor, Vedek Winn enters a Cardassian prison camp for 5 years [DSN 508]. stardates 41386.4-41386.5 {20 May} The "Enterprise" goes in pursuit of a T-9 energy converter stolen from Gamma Tauri IV in the Delphi Aru system. In orbit of an ancient outpost of the long-dead Tkon Empire, the "Enterprise" makes the first official U.F.P. contact with the Ferengi Alliance [TNG 107]. In the "Mirror" universe, the T-9 energy converter is also recovered by the "Enterprise"--Picard's fourth action. His fifth will be the prejud- icial terraforming and orbital reconfiguration of the Ferengi home planet. The planet is cleansed of alien life forms and later relocated to orbit around Gamma Cephei prior to resettlement by an approved species [GN 15]. At about this time on Bajor, Kira Nerys sees Anten Lapyn for the last time. He will be taken by the Cardassians to Davonia to perform slave labor [DSN #11]. The "Torath" class heavy warship is commissioned in the Klingon Empire. A variant on the "Vor'cha" class heavy warship, the "Torath" carries as much heavy armament though its weapons load differs significantly: it has fewer disruptors and more torpedo launchers (most occupying a wedge- shaped dorsal weapons pod, with 1 additional launcher forward and aft). During the Dominion War, tactical data will indicate that the weapons pod may be vulnerable to counterattacks (which, if successful, deprive the ship of a substantial portion of its weaponry) [Inet10]. April [reference stardate 3/0304] {stardate 41251.4} The U.S.S. "Horatio Ballantrye" (NCC-8002) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy cruiser is destroyed in action [FASA]. stardates 41263.1-41263.4 {05 April} During warp engine enhancement tests conducted by Kosinski and The Traveler, the "Enterprise" is thrown a distance of 2,700,000 light years into the galaxy M33, then over a billion light years from the Milky Way galaxy. The Traveler returns the "Enterprise" and Wesley Crusher is promoted to Acting Ensign on his recommendation [TNG 106]. stardates 41249.3-41249.4 {31 March} While transporting Antigan and Selae ambassadors from Beta Renner to Parliament, the "Enterprise" is invaded by a non-corporeal energy being. Members of the crew are taken over, including Captain Picard. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Commander Singh (Assistant Chief Engineer) [TNG 108]. stardates 41255.6-41255.9 {02 April} After delivering a party of Earth colonists to the Strnad system, the neighboring Rubicon system is discovered. Acting Ensign Wesley Crusher is given the death penalty by the Edo of Rubicon III. Only through communication with their "God," an advanced multidimensional vessel, is he released. The "Enterprise" removes the colonists from in the Strnad system, and Rubicon III is declared off limits [TNG 109]. In the "Mirror" universe, Picard's sixth action is the excision of the hostile alien life form on Rubicon III and the incorporation of the natives into the Empire [GN 15]. Roughly around this time, Farlo Fuzwik is born on Aluwna [GN 49]. stardate 41723.9 {21 September} In the Xendi Sabu system, a Ferengi DaiMon Bok takes revenge on Captain Picard for the death of his son 9 years ago in the Battle of Maxia. The U.S.S. "Stargazer" (NCC-2893) is recovered [TNG 110]. DaiMon Bok is relieved of command and confined to Rog prison. His next encounter with Picard will be in six years, to avenge the death of his son [TNG 274]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief for yet another multi-purpose vessel capable of deep space exploration, yet be fast and powerful. The general idea is for a modular starship which would be based on improving designs for the "Galaxy" class starship. The project briefs are handed to Star Fleet for the "Europa" and "Safari" classes. The "Europa" class is approved by Star Fleet and permission for base designs is approved [Inet11]. stardates 41590.5-41591.4 {03 August} Counselor Troi is dropped off on Starbase G-6 for a shuttle visit home to Betazed. Responding to a distress call from Quadra Sigma III, Q is once again encountered by the "Enterprise." The Q being offers Commander William Riker Q-like superpowers and rejects them [TNG 111]. stardates 41294.5-41294.6 {16 April} In orbit of Haven (Beta Cassius), Counselor Deanna Troi is nearly bonded to Dr. Wyatt Miller. The intervention of a Tarellian ship aborts the marriage, where Miller flees. This is Lwaxana Troi's first time aboard the "Enterprise" [TNG 105]. In the "Mirror" universe, the Tarellian plague ship is neutralized by the "Enterprise"--Picard's third action since assuming command [GN 15]. stardate 41997.7 {30 December} While on a critical diplomatic mission to contact the Jarada, one of the "Enterprise's" holodecks malfunctions. Captain Picard and several officers are trapped within an early 20th Century simulacrum (Dixon Hill, Private Investigator, 1941 O.C.) in the newly-uprated holodeck 3 [TNG 113]. In the "Mirror" universe, the "Enterprise" destroys the Jaradan species [GN 15]. stardates 41242.4-41242.5 {28 March} Returning to Lt. Commander Data's home planet, Omicron Theta, a duplicate Data android is found, assembled, and activated by the "Enterprise" officers. He attempts to offer the "Enterprise" complement to a crystalline life-sapping being. Beamed out into open space, Lore will be rescued by a Pakled trading vessel two years later [TNG 114]. Note that an alternate timeline future Data from circa 4338 will recruit the Pakleds Bergnendul and Hopmikbud to find and recover Lore. Nearly a two-year endeavor, Lore will be recovered by the alternate Data who will take his place, vaporizing the original Lore, to change the future timestream [SNW II]. Jason Stevens transfers to the U.S.S. "LaSalle" and serves in Engineering and at the Ops station [SsC]. stardate 41636.9 {20 August} The "Enterprise" has the difficult task of evacuating the shipwrecked party of the freighter "Odin" (NGL-12535) from Angel I, a female-dominated world not part of the Federation. The U.S.S. "Berlin" (NCC-14232) encounters 7 Romulan battlecruisers at the Neutral Zone [TNG 115]. During htis period the I.K.S. "Duj'jang" fends off an attack by an unknown alien vessel to save the Klingon colony on Xarpetha III [Inet10]. stardate 41365.9 {12 May} At Starbase 74, in orbit of Tarsus III, the "Enterprise" enters dock for routine maintenance checks and holodeck upgrading. The Bynars, computer-dependent beings from Beta Magellan (Bynaus), hijack the "Enterprise" from the starbase and download the data from their computer banks on the verge of being disrupted by a nearby nova flare [TNG 116]. Sometime after this incident, the "Enterprise"--without her crew--is transported into a distant universe through a transuniversal interphasic boundary. Implementing Paranoid Mode and drawing upon a holodeck simulation of Captain Picard, the "Enterprise" achieves sentience to avoid capture by a fleet of Mec ships using an ancient captured Star Fleet "Excelsior" class starship, the "Carpenter" (NCC-2087). The "Enterprise" merges her experiences into the Minuet program and promptly returns back to U.F.P. space in the exact instant before departing her crew [SNW]. stardate 41309.5 {22 April} Admiral Mark Jameson is transported from Persephone V to Mordan IV in order to negotiate a hostage situation, by the "Enterprise." He dies shortly after completing his mission from an anti-aging drug he previously appropriated on Cerberus II. The "Enterprise" heads for Isis III [TNG 112]. Following the disgrace of Jameson, Gus Bradford breaks contact with David Gold. Bradford will resign from Star Fleet and eventually the Federation itself [SCE #13]. Ensign Ro Laren disobeys orders during a mission on Garon II resulting in the death of 8 members of her away team, while serving aboard the "Wellington." She is court-martialed and sentenced to the Star Fleet stockade on Jaros II [DSNA1]. July [reference stardate 2/9907] {stardate 41500.0} The U.S.S. "Excalibur" (NCC-2004) "Excelsior" class starship is mothballed [FASA]. stardates 41509.1-41512.9 {04-05 July} In the Epsilon Mynos system, the mythical world Aldea is found by the "Enterprise." Its inhabitants want the "Enterprise's" children to replenish their own dying world. Investigation proves that their own technological cloaking shield generator is responsible for their situation and it is deactivated [TNG 118]. In the "Mirror" universe, the Aldeans are decimated after trying to abduct the "Enterprise" crew [GN 15]. The "Keldon" class heavy warship is commissioned in the Cardassian Union. A "Galor" class battle cruiser with additional superstructures attached to the dorsal and ventral parts of the engineering hull, the "Keldon" has a more powerful warp core to generate more power for stronger shields and the like. Otherwise, its weapons and systems are identical to those of the "Galor" class, or in a few cases slightly better. The "Det'tar" class prospecting/mining vessel is also commissioned in the Union this year. Equipped with powerful sensors for detecting valuable minerals through solid rock and mining disruptors, this class features 12 huge ore modules (each with its own feed system for onloading and offloading ore [Inet10]. Computer cores arrives from Earth, are fitted to the "Concorde," and brought online. The ship's computer is now operating at 20% efficiency and expected to become self-aware late next year. The warp core under- goes secondary testing and passes reviews 1 and 2 [Inet11]. stardates 41463.9-41464.8 {17-18 June} The terraforming team on Velara III, in the Pleiades cluster, nearly destroy an intelligent crystalline-based race of 'micro brains.' The three remaining terraform members are transported to a starbase [TNG 117]. In the "Mirror" universe, the "Enterprise" murders the intelligent inor- ganic life forms on Velara III so that the terraforming can continue [GN 15]. Roughly during this time this year, Dr. Andrea M'Benga graduates from Star Fleet Academy. Right after graduating, Commodore Twining recruits her into a secret Star Fleet division and, over the course of many years, induces selective memory blocks to suppress her memories [GN 35]. In the summertime on Nessik, B'Elanna Torres turns 14. She sails a small racing scoop. James Chesney befriends her [GN 33]. At approximately this time, Admiral Norah Satie discovers that Star Fleet Command is becoming infiltrated by aliens. Admiral Gregory Quinn is apparently assigned to investigate. Several months later he will become one of the host bodies for the blue gill invaders [TNG 195, TNG 119, TNG 125]. stardate 41416.2 {31 May} Acting Ensign Wesley Crusher takes his entrance examination on Relva VII to enter the Star Fleet Academy and fails. An investigation of the "Enterprise" and her crew is made by Admiral Gregory Quinn and Lt. Commander Dexter Remik. Captain Picard turns down the position of Commandant of Star Fleet Academy. The "Enterprise" heads for Algeron IV [TNG 119]. June The U.S.S. "Challenger" (NCC-71099) and U.S.S. "Odyssey" (NCC-71832) "Galaxy" class explorers are commissioned [Inet1]. Talkath, Pardek's daughter, is born [S31 #2]. Roughly during this time, Morn becomes enters Quark's bar for the first time on Terok Nor and becomes a regular customer [DSN 536]. In the "Mirror" universe, this is roughly the time, Kira Nerys is believed to have murdered Opaka while serving as security chief of Terok Nor [DP #1]. 20 June {stardate 41469.9} The "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class explorer U.S.S. "Jean-Leon Foucalt" (NCC-36211) reenters active service following major refurbishment [GEC V6N2]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief for a multi purpose vessel capable of deep space, combat, and diplomatic missions. The general idea is for a modular starship which would be based around, either replacing or as a counterpart for, the "Galaxy" class. Two project briefs are handed to Star Fleet for the "Midway" and "Sol-Aire" classes. The "Midway" class is approved by Star Fleet as the prototype vehicle and permission for base designs is approved [Inet11]. stardate 41503.7 {02 July} In the Romulan Neutral Zone, a group of renegade Klingons are rescued by the "Enterprise" from the doomed Talarian cargo vessel "Batris," and nearly recruit Lt. Worf. to their purposes. The "Enterprise" heads for Starbase 84 [TNG 120]. stardate 41798.2 {18 October} The investigation of the disappearance of the U.S.S. "Drake" (NCC- 20381) light cruiser, commanded by Captain Paul Rice, and the inhabitants of the planet Minos in the Lorenze Cluster, takes the "Enterprise" into battle against an automated weapon capable of wiping out entire worlds [TNG 121, FASA]. Lt. Yar and Lt. Commander Data are sent to Treva to investigate the rebellions there. They become involved in aiding the rebels [TNG #4]. Shortly thereafter, Darryl Adin is cleared of the charges of treason and murder [TNG #4]. The "Enterprise" rendezvous' with a Choraii vessel to exchange the hostages taken decades ago for much needed minerals. The U.S.S. "Ferrel," a "Constellation" class starship, is destroyed in the resulting encounter [TNG #3]. An interplanetary drug trading/exploitation agreement is encountered by the "Enterprise" in the Delos star system, after rescuing the crew of the "Sanction" freighter transporting felicium. Captain Jean-Luc Picard is forbidden to act against it due to the Prime Directive. The "Enterprise" heads for the Opraline system [TNG #123]. stardates 41601.3-41602.1 {07 August} Deanna Troi returning to the "Enterprise" from a conference via shuttlecraft, crashes on a planet in the Zed Lapis sector. Lt. Natasha Yar dies in the line of duty while trying to rescue the marooned Counselor Troi from Armus, a 'skin of evil' being on Vagra II. Lt. (j.g.) Worf becomes the new Security Chief. The shuttlecraft is destroyed and the planet declared off limits. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Natasha Yar (Security Chief) [TNG 122]. Roughly during this time, a Ferengi historian's database containing an image of Shannon O'Connel will end up aboard the "Voyager" in the 2370s [V 217]. September [reference stardate 2/9909] {stardate 41669.4} The U.S.S. "Columbia II" (NCC-2002) "Excelsior" class starship is moth- balled [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Venture" (NCC-71854) "Galaxy" class explorer is launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards [Inet1]. September In their senior year, Tom Paris and his friends compete for, and win, many different honors. Unfortunately it will be cut short before graduation for three of them [GN 33]. stardate 41697.9 {12 September} Enroute to Sarona VIII for much-needed shore leave, time distortions lead the "Enterprise" to Vandor IV where Dr. Paul Manheim is carrying out dangerous temporal experiments. Lt. Commander Data neutralizes the lab complex [TNG 124]. stardates 41775.5-41780.2 {09-11 October} Enroute to Pacifica, the "Enterprise" is diverted to Ditalix B (Mira /Omicron Ceti V) to rendezvous with the frigates "Renegade" (NCC-63102), "Thomas Paine" (NCC-65530, "New Orleans" class), and the "Ambassador" class heavy cruiser "Horatio" (NCC-10532) commanded by captains Tryla Scott, Rixx, and Walker Keel respectively. The "Horatio" is destroyed. An invasion of the U.F.P. by parasitic Blue-gill beings is stopped by the "Enterprise," after heading to Star Fleet H.Q. on Earth, but not before a homing beacon is deployed towards an unexplored sector of the galaxy [TNG 125]. The Type 7 shuttle passes all regulatory control and proceeds with testing [Inet11]. November [reference stardate 3/0311] {stardate 41836.1} The U.S.S. "J.L. Lambert" (NCC-6018) "Decker" class destroyer is scrapped [FASA]. Cadet Tom Paris and his Academy friends ski the slopes of Epsilon Eridani IV despite being offlimits to Star Fleet because of a dispute. They nearly escape death in an avalanche. Two weeks later they will head to the Vega system [GN 33]... Ensign Tuvok evaluates the logs of the U.S.S. "Appalacia" recently returned from the Barnard's Star system. In the Vega system, Cadet Tom Paris causes the death of cadets Charlie Day, Katajavuori, and Launay during asteroid strafing runs. Paris lies and blames one of the cadets for the accident. Tom Paris will graduate from the Academy and be posted to the "Oberth" class U.S.S. "Copernicus" science vessel assigned to collect data on solar winds and magnetic fields in several Alpha Quadrant systems. Paris will also serve aboard the U.S.S. "Exeter" (NCC-26531, "Ambassador" class) and be promoted to Lieutenant [GN 33, SsC]. 15 November {stardate 41874.3} The U.S.S. "Christa MacAuliffe" (NCC-36684) "Leavitt" class explorer undergoes an overhaul [GEC V6N2]. Captain Janeway returns from a 6-month mission into the Beta Quadrant. She goes before a review board comprised of Admiral Paris, Admiral Finnegan, and Ensign Tuvok. Tuvok criticizes the ignorance of tactical regulations on the mission. Admiral Finnegan recommends that Ensign Tuvok be assigned to a post on Janeway's next deep space mission [GN 33, GN 25, V 173]. Benzan and Yanar (of the planets Straleb and Atlec respectively) become attracted to one another in the Coalition of Madena (Omega Sajenus) system. Yanar receives the Jewel of Thesia from Benzan at approximately this time, which is hidden from their parents' knowledge [TNG 130]. stardate 41903.2 {25 November} Contact is lost with starbases near the Romulan Neutral Zone in sector 30. This is will later be attributed to the Borg. In Romulan space, Tarod IX suffers a devastating attack by the Borg collective. Stadi's Aunt Shenzi is killed while aboard a passenger ship destroyed by the Borg probably during this time [TNG 126, S31 #2, V #1]. Propulsion dynamics on the "Kelvin" are approved and sent to the Jupiter Station for in-depth study. The M/ARA is standardized for the class. The spaceframe design is approved and full specifications are forwarded to Avalon Shipyards for designations. The U.S.S. "Kelvin" production begins with a projected 7 year turnover for the prototype. A "Sovereign" class saucer is used and made standard for the class. The "Kelvin" design team also borrows "Sovereign" class nacelles which will also become standard in the "Kelvin" class [Inet11]. At approximately this time in the Gamma Quadrant's Dominion, a Jem'Hadar soldier named Tumontarok is born [DSN 496]. stardate 41986.0 {25 December} Captain Picard returns to the "Enterprise" from an emergency conference on Starbase 718. Three 20th Century deep-freeze corpses are found aboard an ancient interplanetary Earth vessel near the Kazis system and revived. Communication is lost with starbases in sector 31. Science Station Delta 5 and Tarad 9 are found destroyed by an unknown force. After more than five decades, contact is re-established with the Romulan Star Empire by the "Enterprise." The three Humans are transported to Starbase 39 Sierra aboard the U.S.S. "Charleston" (NCC-42285) [TNG 126]. Over the next few years, Ralph Offenhouse, one of the revived 20th Century Humans, will become an expert on the Ferengi and rise to the position of Ambassador [TNG #30]. After the Romulan encounter, the new Romulan ships appear to outgun current Star Fleet ships, even the new "Galaxy" class, therefore redesign work on the 'Multi-Vector Assault' ship leans more toward combat than overall exploration. A new M/ARA design is standardized for the class. The spaceframe design is approved and full specifications are forwarded to the Antares Fleet Yards for designations. The new requirement calls for an almost totally redesigned vessel: the ship would be in 3 sections, each of which would have an independent warp core and drive system. The scientific and diplomatic sections are removed in favor of increased armament and power for the weapons. A design on separation mechanisms arrives from the Vulcan Construction Agency and "Galaxy" class weaponry is viewed to be ineffective. The new weapon design, quantum torpedoes, to be used for the "Defiant" class, is integrated into the design of this class: the "Prometheus" class [Inet11]. Lt. (j.g.) Geordi La Forge is promoted to full Lieutenant and Chief Engineer of the "Enterprise" [TNG 126/TNG 127]. Captain Solok and Sisko meet for the last time prior to the holosuite baseball game on DS9 in 2375 [DSN 554]. stardate 41800.9 {19 October} The "Enterprise" is assigned the task of assisting the "Centurion" (NCC-1702, ex-"Farragut") with protecting the planet Tenara from M'dok raiders [TNG #8]. Dr. Beverly Crusher becomes head of Star Fleet Medical and works closely alongside Dr. Carter Greyhorse. She will also meet Dr. Lewis Zimmerman. Lt. (j.g.) Worf replaces his gold Klingon sash with a silver chain sash. The bridge of the "Enterprise" undergoes minor upgrading, or possibly even module replacement which includes new stations and command con [TNG 127, TNG #49, GN 9, NTM]. While at Star Fleet Medical, Crusher will be responsible for the initial funding of the Emergency Medical Hologram project [TNG #70]. Around this time at Star Fleet, Crusher will meet Keith Hughes, who will some 15 years later be her lover [TNG #75]. The search begins to locate a star similar to Kaelon [TNG 196]. A bottle of Chateau Picard of this year's vintage will be served during a holodeck celebration in 2374 [V 171]. Aamin Marritza arrives on Kora II and serves as an instructor at the military academy. Guilt forces him to alter his face to that of Gul Darhe'el [DSN 419]. On Bajor, Belem's village is destroyed. He takes up residence in the Kaladrys Valley [DSN #7]. At the Firimar III Starport, Kenneth Dalby is awarded the Employee of the Year award [SsC]. In the Delta Quadrant aboard the Nerian habitat vessel, Charlot begins seeking a portal in the force field. The task will take nearly 9 years [V 166]. 2365, January [reference stardate 3/0001] {stardate 42002.7} The U.S.S. "Potemkin" (NCC-2005) "Excelsior" class starship is mothballed [FASA]. Kenneth Dalby is hired as Assistant Chief Engineer aboard the merchant freighter S.S. "Gryphon" [SsC]. The "Trglch" class light battle cruiser is commissioned. One of the standard military vessels of the Fnth in the years to come [Inet10]. B'Elanna Torres breaks up with Maxwell Burke [V 220]. The U.S.S. "Matthias" (NCC-85929) "Redding" class research cruiser enters service. A pure science vessel equipped with the most complete and sensitive sensor package ever installed on a Federation vessel, the "Matthias" will survey 279 planets, map 24 nebulae, and discover 2 unstable wormholes over the next 15 years. The class will total 26 vessels [Inet4]. Construction begins on the primary hull of the "Kelvin," with the design team using "Sovereign" class warp coils and a "Galaxy" class warp core for the prototype [Inet11]. The U.S.S. "Okinawa" initiates first contact with the Cairn [LUG]. Janet Brooks receives her 3rd-level pilot certificate and serves as a Flight Controller on the U.S.S. "Raman" [SsC]. In the Klingon Empire, Kozara and his crew are humiliated even further by being assigned to explore the Great Waste. The mission will originally be intended to last 5 years but Klingon Command extends it to 7 years [GN 29]. Construction is ordered on the U.S.S. "Danube" (NX-72003) runabout prototype at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards [DNTM]. Jayme Miranda's mother begins serving aboard the "Ambassador" class starship U.S.S. "Gandi" [GN 30]. The Cardassian Obsidian Order begins a series of raids into Federation space this year on non-military outposts and settlements. Coris Sprint will rescue 15 hostages (including Lt. Targus) and be awarded the Norkan Alliance Crystal Button. Counselor Bennington "Ben" Biraka will develop a medical treatment for the hostages to combat neural stim torture [STB]. This year Lt. Jenna D'Sora receives the Star Fleet Ribbon for her role in developing key components for new quantum torpedo technology [SsC]. stardate 42029 {10 January} Ralph Furlong receives the Star Fleet Medal of Honor for the rescue of hostages following a Cardassian raid on a Star Fleet outpost [STB]. Ten Forward hostess Guinan signs aboard the "Enterprise" [TNG 201]. William Jarvin is charged with assault with a deadly weapon and sentenced to 5 years at the Tarkin IV Rehabilitation Colony. There he will receive vocational training as a starship mechanic adn will undergo Betazoid psychometric counseling to control his impulses [SsC]. Star Fleet views the design schematics for the "Europa" and after deliberation the primary design is rejected. The down points include the ship's power hungry systems (i.e. 4 nacelles). Redesigns are made, submitted, and approved and briefs for propulsion, computer, weapons, and spaceframe parameters are sent out to Star Fleet design agencies for consultation. The spaceframe is approved and full specifications are forwarded to Utopia Planitia for designations. Utopia Planitia is currently booked so Avalon Shipyards gets the job. Production begins with a projected 8 year turnover for the prototype ship [Inet11]. The "Cygnus" class heavy frigate design is laid down, initially with a standard configuration of 2 warp nacelles slung in the downward position as on the "Nebula" class [Inet14]. stardate 42066.9 {24 January} The Klingon prototype heavy cruiser "Empire" class ship is completed [FTS]. The Klingons also introduce the "Drell-19" class escort cruiser, designed to support the "Vor'cha" class attack cruiser as well as perform deep space exploration. The "Drell-19" incorporates much of the same tech- nology as the more famous "Vor'cha," armed with 10 disruptor banks and 4 photon torpedo tubes, the cruiser carries a complement of 500. The class will total 15 vessels [GEC V6N6]. stardate 42073.1 {26 January} The "Enterprise" rendezvous' with the U.S.S. "Repulse" (NCC-2544). Dr. Katherine Pulaski replaces Dr. Crusher as Chief Medical Officer aboard the "Enterprise." An alien energy being impregnates Counselor Troi, who gives birth to a short-lived alien child. Ensign Wesley Crusher decides to remain aboard. To halt a plasma plague in the Rachelis system, the "Enterprise" transports specimens from Audet IX to science station Tango Siera where an antidote can be produced, and then heads for the Morgana Quadrant [TNG 127]. February [reference stardate 3/0002] {stardate 42087.7} The U.S.S. "Kitty Hawk II" (NCC-2007) "Excelsior" class starship is moth- balled [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Venture" (NCC-71854) "Galaxy" class explorer is commissioned [Inet1]. Production begins on the "Prometheus" class prototype ship with a projected 6 year turnover. Section #1 nears 30% chassis completion as sections #2 and #3 near 28%. Computer cores are delivered for fitting work [Inet11]. stardate 42110.3 {09 February} Scout probe MGX-74610 is launched on an 8-year mission to explore Sectors 806, 807, 808, 823, and 833. By 2370 this unmanned probe will have trans- mitted data on 287 charted star systems, having mapped 21 Class M planets, and found 2 planets containing intelligent life. A second scout probe MGX-74611 is also launched at this time to explore sectors 811, 812, 818, 820, and 821 on a 9 and a half year mission. The Vega IX probe MGX-74611 will chart 137 star systems, including 6 Class M planets by 2370, and be responsible for discovering the entity code-named "Tin Man" next year. Each probe has warp 6.5 capacity and Duotronic Mark XII core memory. Four more launches in this series will follow by 2370 [FTS]. stardate 42112 {09 February} Owing to the Cardassian neural stim treatment, Lt. Anastasia Targus is medically discharged from Star Fleet [STB]. The "Enterprise" mediates between the Klingons and the Kreel when the latter uncover an ancient stronghold of super weapons [TNG #5]. In the Delta Quadrant on Chi, Nylo becomes Zedrel's personal attendant [V #22]. Pai and the rest of the Dragon Empire's core system passes through the Dragon's Tail, a cloud of nebula gas, producing colorful auroral effects [TNG #38]. The U.S.S. "Charleston" production begins with a projected 7 year turnover for the prototype. The design team uses "Sovereign" class warp coils and a "Galaxy" class warp core for the prototype. The primary hull begins construction and the M/ARA design is standardized for the class [Inet11]. stardate 42156.1 {25 February} MGX-74612, the third of 6 unmanned robot probes, is launched to explore Sectors 1055, 1056, 1058, and 1063. It will chart 61 star systems, including the mapping of 11 Class M planets, and discover 3 planets containing intelligent life before being destroyed by the Borg on stardate 44359.6 [FTS]. stardate 42192.0 {11 March} Scout probe MGX-74613 is launched on a 6 year mission to explore Sectors 1012, 1034, and 1088. By 2370, it will have transmitted data on 128 charted star systems, including 4 Class M planets mapped, and 1 planet containing intelligent life [FTS]. stardates 42193.6-42194.7 {11-12 March} In the Morgana Quadrant, the "Enterprise" finds itself outside of the normal universe and its crew are tested by an alien being named Nagilum interested in understanding Death. "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Haskell (Conn Officer) [TNG 128]. In the Delta Quadrant, a binary pulsar 10 light years distant from the Lekk system begins emitting rapidly variable periodic signals which Dr. Maalot will receive in little more than a decade [V #17]. This is roughly the period during which Nechayev gives Calhoun a pair of tension balls [TNG #55]. Lt. Commander Data has an undocumented sexual experience (at least according to his admission to the Borg "Queen" in 8 years, 7 months, and 16 days. Reportedly it is his last sexual experience prior to meeting her) [ST VIII]. Julian Bashir at medical school worries about an upcoming xenosurgery rotation, during this period [DoH #2]. stardate 42286.3 {14 April} Three days prior to a rendezvous with the starship U.S.S. "Victory" (NCC-9754), a holodeck simulation accidentally becomes too real, aboard the "Enterprise." A holographic Moriarty achieves consciousness in a game to defeat Lt. Commander Data in holodeck 2 [TNG 129]. Note that the program will be stored but not erased. The Moriarty simulacrum will return in 2369. Cadet Harry Kim will study either or both incidents while at the Star Fleet Academy [TNG 238, V 155]. Aboard the orbital Cardassian mining station, Odo meets Gul Dukat who assigns him to to investigate the murder of Vatric, a Bajoran. Odo meets Kira Nerys, one of the Bajoran underground assigned to sabotage the station, and Quark [DSN 428]. Medical reports indicate that the crew of the U.S.S. "Lantree" (NCC-1837) supply ship undergo routine medical examinations. All crew members are in perfect health [TNG 133]. stardate 42293.1 {16 April} On board the U.S.S. "Lantree" (NCC-1837) 20 crew members mysteriously die. Captain Telaka, one of the remaining 6 crew members, sets course for the nearest U.F.P. outpost [TNG 133]. stardate 42321.9 {27 April} Warp dynamic dry run testing commences for the Klingon "Empire" class heavy cruiser in the Empire [FTS]. The Herans establish a base on Tau Delphi III. U.F.P. pirates also discover the planet and ruthlessly wipe out the pioneers after they surrender [TNG #42]. May The U.S.S. "Cicero" (NCC-75001) "Sovereign" class heavy cruiser is laid down at the San Francisco Fleet Yards [Inet1]. The Type 7 shuttle is proved to be operational and Star Fleet examines the performance. Officially commissioned, Star Fleet places an order for 2,000 craft to be distributed within the U.F.P. The Type 7 shuttlecraft is a medium short-range warp shuttle with warp 2 capacity and capable of carrying 2 crew and 6 passengers. Ordnance consists of 2 Type V phaser emitters for special operations [Inet11]. The Lesepian Mother's Day Heist is pulled off by 5 beings (one of which is Morn). The criminals escape with 1,000 bricks of gold-pressed latinum. Morn discards the gold bricks and ingests the liquid latinum, keeping it well-hidden within his second stomach over the next decade [DSN 536]. Daniel Kwan transfers to Starbase 328 for advanced training in plasma injection systems [SsC]. 17 May [reference stardate 3/0405.17] {stardate 42375.3} Lieutenant David Manchester of the U.S.S "Wellington" is awarded the Citation of Conspicuous Gallantry for offering himself as hostage to a group of renegade Klingons in exchange for the release of 25 Federation civilians on Valoria, enduring severe torture and mistreatment before being rescued [FASA]. stardate 42396.1 {24 May} The prototype Klingon "Empire" class heavy cruiser undergoes space trials [FTS]. stardate 42398.5 {25 May} An initial order for 6 ships of the Klingon "Empire" class heavy cruiser is placed [FTS]. stardate 42400 {26 May} The temporary breach of a cloaking device is reported by the U.S.S. "Nemesis" during a confrontation with the Romulan warbird "Night Raven." The Romulan ship briefly lost hull integrity due to a coolant line blowout along its inner hull. The "Night Raven's" cloaking device could not compensate quickly enough for the suddenly changed physical conditions of the ship and the "Nemesis" picked up the resulting exposure of a Class M environment inside the warbird. This will be known as the Open Door phenomenon [TNG #37]. stardate 42402.7 {26 May} A space rogue, Thadiun Okona, is assisted by the "Enterprise" which leads to a dispute between neighboring worlds Atlec and Straleb of the Coalition of Madena, in the Omega Sajenus system [TNG 130]. Lt. Joseph Carey takes a family leave of absence from Star Fleet while residing on Barisa Prime [SsC]. stardate 42422.5 {03 June} The "Enterprise" delivers emergency famine relief to Thiopa [TNG #6]. stardates 42477.2-42479.3 {23 June} Deaf mute Riva is transported by the "Enterprise" from Ramatis III to halt a centuries old war on Solais V [TNG 132]. Lt. Commander Neela Daren is promoted to the head of stellar cartography on the "Bellerophon." While mapping Sectors 1608-9, an uncharted asteroid field is discovered [SsC]. stardates 42437.5-42437.7 {08 June} Lt. Commander Data is overcome by the life force of a dead cybernetic genius, Ira Graves, on Grave's World. The starliner "Constantinople" (NCC-34852) is assisted by the "Enterprise" transporting Kareen Brianon to Starbase 6. The knowledge of Ira Graves is deposited into the "Enterprise's" computer [TNG 131]. Irina Kalandra graduates from Star Fleet Medical in the 89th percentile and is posted to the infirmary at Star Station India [SsC]. This year the "Mercator" (NCC-11013) class is withdrawn from service, with a few ships sold to commercial industry [Inet9]. stardate 42494.8 {29 June} The U.S.S. "Lantree" (NCC-1837) supply ship is found with her entire ship's complement dead, by the "Enterprise" which leads her to a genetic engineering disaster at the Darwin science station on Gagarin IV. The "Lantree" is destroyed to prevent contamination and the "Enterprise" heads for Star Station India [TNG 133]. Around this time, Tivva-ma is born on Sierra Bravo 112-II [DSN #24]. stardates 42506.5-42507.8 {03-04 July} Commander Riker accepts transfer, temporarily, to the Klingon Bird of Prey "Pagh," commanded by Captain Kargan at Starbase 179. The Klingon captain suspects treachery when a submicron life-form threatens the warship and a battle is narrowly avoided [TNG 134]. stardates 42523.7-42527.4 {10-11 July} The "Enterprise" is docked at newly-established Starbase 173 near the Neutral Zone for standard crew rotations. Data is put on trial for his rights as a Star Fleet Officer when a young scientist, Commander Bruce Maddox, wishes to disassemble and duplicate him [TNG 135]. stardate 42528.6 {11 July} The "Enterprise" surveys the planet Elysia and halts the Samdan-Koner Conflict [GN 6]. In an alternate timeline, Data becomes a Human being, a gift from the Elysian 'Gods' [GN 6]. Katerina Mueller is assigned to the U.S.S. "Grissom" as the ship's Executive Officer, at approximately this time [TCT #5]. Simon Tarses transfers to the medical facility on Ivor Prime. Under Dr. Lu Chen Chow he will assist in isolating an alien prion pathogen causing an outbreak of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy on Icor IX. He will be promoted to Crewman First Class [SsC]. The "Dur'nat" class assault cruiser is commissioned in the Cardassian Union. One of the Cardassians' heaviest cruisers, the "Dur'nat" boasts many powerful systems including multiple spiral-wave disruptor arrays and 6 photon torpedo launchers. One drawback of the class is its speed, the other (some commanders believe) is unusually weak shield junctions. The "Vidren" class strike frigate is also commissioned this year. Designed by Glinn Hotar Peret, and named after an author from the First Hebitian period, the "Vidren" will be referred to as jhelaret n'sheren ("the flying crescent moon") by some Cardassian officers [Inet10]. stardate 42568.8 {26 July} Assigned to transport a female ruler (Salia) from Klavdia III to Daled IV, Ensign Wesley Crusher clashes with Allasomorph shape-shifting beings [TNG 136]. Science Officer Chu'Lak is posted to the U.S.S. "Grissom" during this period. When the "Grissom" is destroyed in the 2370s during the Battle of Ricktor Prime, Chu'Lak will be one of the six surviving crew members out of 1,250 [DSN 563]. Eight months into his posting on the "Copernicus," Ensign Thomas Paris meets Lissine on Betazed who opens up his mind to guilt and is soon haunted by his dead friends. Paris returns to Star Fleet Headquarters and confesses to his crime. Washed out of the Fleet, Paris will wander aimlessly around Earth from country to country year after year, eventually settling in Sandrine's in France. There Chakotay will recruit Paris to the Maquis, requiring Paris' piloting skills [GN 33]. Elaine Mello is promoted to Captain. Shortly thereafter she will attend a classified briefing on the Blue Gill parasitic species [MG #4]. stardate 42609.1 {10 August} The U.S.S. "Yamato" (NCC-71807), another "Galaxy" class starship, is destroyed mysteriously, near the Romulan Neutral Zone after locating the planet Iconia within the Zone. The "Enterprise" later discovers, almost too late, that an advanced Iconian computer virus is responsible [TNG 137]. A couple of Ferengi try to break into Earth's Fort Knox museum [V 209]. stardate 42625.4 {16 August} An "Enterprise" away team, while exploring planet Theta (116) VIII, becomes entrapped within an alien-generated simulacrum of an ancient novel, 'Hotel Royale' [TNG 138]. stardate 42626.1 {16 August} The "Empire" class heavy cruiser officially becomes an addition to the Klingon fleet upon the launching of the "Alliance" (KL 77356). This pro- totype test ship will take part in U.F.P. treaty negotiations later in the year. This starship has warp 9.6 capacity, a complement of 490, and is heavily armed with 214 space mines, a planetary disruptor weapon, 4 torpedo tubes, and 14 phaser emplacements [FTS]. Dr. Crusher meets Commander Calvin Hutchinson for the last time prior to the barion sweeps of the "Enterprise" on stardate 46682.4 [TNG 244]. At about this time, Lt. Commander Data receives radio transmissions from the Selcundi Drema system while modifying the ship's sensors [TNG 141]. The "Sompek" class heavy destroyer is commissioned in the Klingon Empire. Also known to the Klingons as the "PuvwI'wejej" ("Flying Trident") due to its shape, the "Sompek" provides combat support for heavier ships in the fleet of virtually every Great House [Inet10]. Mark Lefler dies sometime this year [SsC]. stardates 42679.2-42679.5 {05-06 September} After leaving Starbase 73, enroute to the Endicor system, a shuttlepod ("El-Baz," NCC-1701-D/05) bearing a duplicate Captain Picard is recovered by the "Enterprise." Her ship's log indicates that the "Enterprise" was destroyed in the near-future. Trapped by an energy vortex, the closed causal loop is broken by non-linear thinking on Picard's part [TNG 139]. stardate 42686.4 {08 September} At Starbase Montgomery, investigating minor engineering anomalies in the "Enterprise," Commander Riker confronts his father. The tenth anniversary of Lt. Worf's Age of Ascension is celebrated. Riker turns down the offer to command a ship of his own, the scoutship "Aries" (NCC-45167) in the Vega Omicron sector. The "Enterprise" heads for Beta Kupsic [TNG 140]. stardates 42695.3-42741.3 {11-28 September} Data makes contact with an inhabitant of Selcundi Drema IV, a planet protected under the Prime Directive. Only through Dr. Pulaski's help is the near-contamination prevented [TNG 141]. stardate 42699.2 {13 September} The 5th of 6 unmanned robot scout probes, MGX-74614 is launched on a ten- year mission to explore Sectors 1292, 1293, 1294, 1304, and 1306. As of 2370, the probe will have charted 14 star systems including 3 Class M planets and 1 planet containing intelligent life. The advanced culture found will enact the probe's Directive One protocol and place the probe in a parking orbit around their home world to await a U.F.P. delegation [FTS]. About this time, Star Fleet receives a message from the Ficus sector. A month later the "Enterprise" will be assigned to investigate [TNG 144]. Tess Allenby graduates in the 90th precentile of her class from the Star Fleet Academy with honors in Engineering. She is assigned as an Engineer to the Star Fleet Academy Flight Range basse on Mimas (Saturnian system in Sol system) servicing Academy trainer craft [SsC]. Engineer Sonya Gomez graduates from Star Fleet Academy and is posted to the "Enterprise" as a specialist in antimatter operations. Her first encounter with Captain Picard will result in spilling hot chocolate on her commanding officer (an incident which will be remember a decade later and consequently Gomez will turn to drinking Earl Grey tea [TNG 142, SCE #2]. stardates 42761.3-42761.9 {04-05 October} Q returns and flings the "Enterprise" over 7,000 light years into deep space to the J-25 system. The Borg, a race of cybernetic humanoids, is encountered by the "Enterprise" for the first time, although it appears they were responsible for the destruction of outposts along the Neutral Zone nearly a year ago. Returned to the original coordinates by Q, the "Enterprise" heads for Starbase 83. "Enterprise" fatalities: 18 (unspecified) personnel [TNG 142]. Note that this is the first official Star Fleet sighting of a Borg vessel. Classified as an "Assimilation" class cube, the ship is a non-centralized construction, 2,000 meters on each side, carrying a complement of 42,135 and possessing an incredible warp capacity of warp 9.99. Each cube is equipped with 16 to 36 programmable weapons arrays capable of being configured for shield depletion pulse, multi-frequency phasers, charged particle beams, neutron beams, meson steams, antimatter streams, and multi-frequency lasers. In addition the "Assimilation" cube is equipped with 12 neutron cutting beams, 24 tractor beam emitters, 60 shield emitters, 240 programmable sensor arrays, and has the ability to fabricate an unlimited number of torpedoes as required. Some 42 cubes of this configuration have been constructed, out of a proposed 102 [JACP]. In the "Mirror" universe, the I.S.S. "Enterprise" never encounters the Borg for they never have encountered Q [GN 15]. Federation scientists and engineers are forced to seriously reassess all of their prototype ship designs in light of the Borg encounter. The construction on the U.S.S. "Cygnus" class frigate is halted and a 6- month emergency refit project is announced, intending to sharpen the teeth of the new frigate before going into production [Inet14]. stardates 42779.1-42779.5 {11 October} Captain Picard undergoes a serious cardiac replacement operation on Starbase 515 while Wesley Crusher takes his Star Fleet entrance exam. Chief Engineer La Forge is kidnapped and forced to upgrade the systems of the "Mondor," a Pakled ship in the Rhomboid Dronegar sector. The operation is completed by Dr. Pulaski and the "Enterprise" resumes its mission to the Epsilon 9 pulsar cluster for astronomical survey [TNG 143]. stardate 42799 {18 October} Star Fleet General Order 3's official secrets regulations of stardate 7500, pertaining to invasion, are amended this stardate. Note that the original General Order 3 (prior to stardate 1305.0) stated: "It is the duty of an officer to employ all resources at his command to protect the lives of intelligent beings, although in doing so he should place himself or his vessel in danger. Inaction, or action that indirectly brings harm to intelligent life, incurs equal culpability as a violation of General Order 2" [GN 22, EOM]. Star Fleet views the design schematics for the "Midway" class and after deliberation, the primary design is approved and briefs for the propulsion, computer, weapons, and spaceframe parameters are sent out to Star Fleet design agencies for consultation. The spaceframe design is approved and full specifications are forwarded to the Antares Fleet Yards. The Antares Yards opens Pod 2 for the production of the U.S.S. "Midway" and Pod 12 for production of the U.S.S. "Yamato" (named after the recently lost "Galaxy" class ship). Production begins with a projected 9 year turnover for the prototype [Inet11]. About this time, a Talaxian is captured by the Vidiians and held captive in the Avery system of the Delta Quadrant [V 114]. stardates 42823.2-42827.3 {27-28 October} The "Enterprise," departing from Starbase 73, is assigned to relocate a lost Earth colony in the Ficus sector. Two troubled colonies from the same colony ship are found and united [TNG 144]. stardate 42859.2 {09 November} Lwaxana Troi returns to the "Enterprise" in search of a mate during a mission to transport ambassadors from Antede III to Pacifica. She apprehends a pair of Antedian assassins planning on destroying the conference [TNG 145]. stardate 42896.3 {23 November} Klingon/U.F.P. treaty negotiations held aboard the Klingon heavy cruiser "Alliance" (KL 77356) provides the Federation with its first close look at the "Empire" class warship [FTS]. stardate 42901.3 {24 November} Starbase 336 receives an automated transmission from the Klingon warship "T'Ong." Near the Boradis system, K'Ehleyr, a half-Human/half-Klingon emissary is dispatched from Starbase 153 by class 8 probe to the "Enterprise" in order to assist in the recovery of the warship manned by pre-Alliance Klingons [TNG 146]. stardate 42908.6 {27 November} The "Enterprise" recovers the crew of the "Gregor Mandel" in the Trilik'Kon Mahk'ti system and puts an end to the Klah'Kimmbri Conflicts [TNG #9]. stardate 42923.4 {03 December} The "Enterprise" participates in wargames (Operation Lovely Angel) with the 80 year old U.S.S. "Hathaway" (NCC-2593), a "Constellation" class starship, in the Braslota system (Oneamisu sector) with Master Strategist Sirna Kolrami. A Ferengi ship jeopardizes the lives of the crew aboard the "Hathaway." Following the mission, the "Enterprise" once again heads for the nearest starbase [TNG 147]. Melora Pazlar, an Elaysian, enters Star Fleet roughly around this time [TNG #58]. This year the "Galaxy" class U.S.S. "Frontiersman" is defeated by the Cardassian "Galor" class battle cruiser "Khorelk" in an encounter at Topharin III [Inet10]. Only 5 "Triton" class ships remain in existence: 3 are in museums, 2 are in mothballs (1, the U.S.S. "Hillside," is stored at the Oort 12 facility in Sol System) [Inet14]. stardate 42945.4 {11 December} Lt. Commander Data safely diverts a Vandalayan satellite from colliding with the "Enterprise" [SNW]. The "Kharkov" class heavy cruiser begins to take shape as the engineering hull framework of an "Excelsior II" class ship is obtained by Biraktes Shipyards as well as the experimental primary hull for a "Hercules" class ship (an experimental design that is the forebear of both the "Intrepid" and "Sovereign" classes). The components will be mated and equipped with the same heavy warp engines as the "Odessa" class fast frigates [Inet4]. Propulsion dynamics are approved for the "Mahan" class and are sent to Jupiter Station for in-depth study. The M/ARA is standardized for the class, the spaceframe design is approved, and full specifications are forwarded to Avalon Shipyards for designations. Production begins on the U.S.S. "Mahan" with a projected 8 year turnover for the prototype. A "Sovereign" class saucer is used as a template. After lengthening and widening, the section is made standard in the class. The "Mahan" design team uses 4 "Sovereign" class nacelles which will become standard. The addition of 2 more nacelles to the lower section of the saucer is used to boost power to needed levels [Inet11]. In the Delta Quadrant, Andra is born on the Rhawn homeworld [S31 #4]. stardates 42976.1-42976.3 {22 December} During a geological survey of Surata IV, Commander Riker becomes infected with an unknown micro organism and for a brief time relives past memories [TNG 148]. After the destruction of outposts along the Neutral Zone, and the "Enterprise's" encounter with the Borg, Star Fleet Command begins countermeasure planning against the Borg threat. As fears of a Borg invasion rise, Star Fleet issues a brief for a long-range, maneuverable warship, and design plans commence at the ASDB. Design work for the "Sovereign" class is also accelerated after this Borg encounter and a new M/ARA design is standardized for the class. The spaceframe is approved and full specifications are forwarded to Utopia Planitia for designations. There is a projected 6 year turnover for the prototype ship. The design on the saucer separation mechanisms arrive from the Vulcan Construction Agency, the torpedo turret is designed, and the saucer section nears 30% chassis completion. Acting as the Tactical Officer on the "Repulse," Lt. Shelby receives a commendation for outstanding performance during training exercises preparing for future Borg attacks [TNG 174, Inet11, SsC]. On Yakaba, Milos is elected Praestor of Narrin Province. He will be duly re-elected to the same position over and over again for the next decade. Plasers (charged plasma energy weapons) are introduced on Yakaba about this time as well. Also around this time, Toreen Augustine serves a residency in xeno-studies as part of a NonObservable Team (NOT) assigned to Makkus [GN 42]. In the Klingon Empire, D'Ghor begins to systematically attack Kozak's assets [DSN 449]. In the Delta Quadrant, Emperor Aetayn and the Rhawnian ship "Traveler" disembark from Rhawn orbit. Carrying over 800 million crew, the sublight ship is not launched in time to clear the cataclysmic collision of suns [S31 #4]. 2366, January [reference stardate 3/0501] {stardate 43002.7} The U.S.S. "Jason Starion" (NCC-6022) "Decker" class destroyer is scrapped [FASA]. Upon the recommendation of Admiral J.P. Hanson, Lt. Shelby is promoted to Lt. Commander and transferred to Star Fleet Tactical at Starbase 324 to devise and coordinate Star Fleet defenses against an upcoming Borg incursion [SsC]. During this year, the rapid-frequency nadion-pulse cannon is first proposed as a possible defensive countermeasure against the Borg. Two protypes are built, but they are deemed too complex for rapid, widespread deployment [TNG #74]. While serving as the head of Star Fleet Medical, Dr. Beverly Crusher meets B'Oraq, a Klingon physician, at Spacedock's medical facility [TNG #61]. Kenneth Dalby is promoted to Chief Engineer of the S.S. "Gryphon" [SsC]. Commander Elias Vaughn runs the holoprogram 'Life Cycle Meditation/ Old Growth Forest' Program number 06010. It will be some 10 years before running it again [DSNA2]. During this year, the "Olympus" class dreadnought is completed at the Mars Orbital Drydock Facility. The first of these vessels, the U.S.S. "Zeus," was originally designated as a "Galaxy" class exploration vessel. However, due to increased Romulan activity near the Neutral Zone, construction was halted in its third month. Feeling that the "Galaxy" class with its over 500 civilians aboard, would be impractical in any extensive military engagement due to the vulnerability of the saucer section, the "Olympus" class features ultrawarp capability. Ordnance consists of 15 phaser banks with 2 collimator rings, and 25 photon torpedo tubes. The ship's complement is over 810 plus 500 troops. A tri-nacelle design, this class incorporates a Continual Warp Field Balance Generator to resolve field imbalances that occurred in earlier tri-nacelle designs via a "dummy nacelle" mounted inside and aft of the secondary hull. Its greatest advantage allowed for the installation of a completely enclosed attack shuttlecraft bay. The entire floor of which is virtually one massive transporter pad allowing for vessels to be beamed directly into space at the maximum range of one parsec, increasing the attack potential by several light years. After its first 5 months of service, Star Fleet Command will order the construction of 30 more "Olympus" class dreadnoughts. During the construction of the "Olympus," the Advanced Starship Design Board is commissioned by the Star Fleet Spacecraft Design Advisory Commission to prepare a proposal to improve the "Galaxy" class at a much lower cost than the "Olympus" series (for the cost of conversion of a "Galaxy" class hull to "Olympus" class was astronomical, amounting to almost 35% of a new galaxy class vessel). The ASDB decides to concentrate on 3 major areas: propulsion, weapons, and shields. Ultimately the result will be the "Galaxy (II)" class explorer [OCD, Inet1]. Captain Picard crosses paths with Ileen Maisel. Shortly thereafter she embarks on survey missions [TNG #45]. On Rutia IV, Alexana Devos becomes Security Director and witnesses the Ansada terrorist bombing of a shuttlebus [TNG 160]. An archaeological survey is done on Koosbane [TNG #61]. B'Elanna Torres ceases communicating with her mother [V 223]. Lucsly and Dulmer become partners at the Department of Temporal Investigations [SNW II]. Lt. Jenna D'Sora transfers to the U.S.S. "Enterprise" as a torpedo room supervisor [SsC]. The "Ramses" (NCC-71184) class escort enters service. An escort and light warship, the "Ramses" features a small bow module that includes the bridge, officers' quarters, and a small scientific department. It also features foldable warp nacelles for optimum warp field geometry adaptation and a maximum speed of warp 9.92 (the fastest ships in the fleet until the introduction of the "Intrepid" class). The "Ramses" carries a crew of 89 and 30 of these small ships will be produced [Inet2]. New Star Fleet uniforms are issued for Senior Officers. Chief Engineer La Forge is promoted to Lieutenant Commander. Lt. (j.g.) Worf is promoted to full Lieutenant grade. Dr. Beverly Crusher returns to the "Enterprise" as Chief Medical Officer [TNG 150]. Ensign Janet Brooks transfers to the "Enterprise" where she will serve with distinction as a Flight Control Officer as well as a member of several away missions. She will also serve aboard the "Sovereign" class "Enterprise" in the 2370s [SsC]. Albert Barnaby is promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade [SsC]. In Cardassian space, a virulent plague breaks out aboard Terok Nor and Bajor. The "Enterprise" departs Deep Space 5 and remains posted just outside Cardassian space while Dr. Pulaski and a small Star Fleet team attempts to cure the virus aboard Terok Nor. Kira Nerys briefly makes contact with the doctors. Pulaski works with her ex-husband Dr. Kellec Ton and the station's Cardassian Dr. Narat. A cure is found when investigation reveals similarities to the Archaria III virus of a year ago, saving both the station and planet from annihilation by the Cardassian fleet. Kellec Ton bribes Quark into helping the Bajoran resistance movement. Dr. Pulaski is transported back to DS5 by the "Enterprise" for reassignment [TNG #52]. Captain Ben Zoma, Commander Cadwallader, and Chief Joseph deliver medicines to Daa'V [GN 9]. The Cardassian ship "Ravinok" disappears under mysterious circumstances, fired upon by unidentified vessels. The vessel, carrying 32 Bajoran prisoners and 18 crew, will crash on a planet in the Dozaria system [DSN 477]. stardate 43102.0 {06 February} MGX-74615, last in the series of unmanned scout probes, is launched. It will explore Sectors 1640, 1641, and 1675 on an estimated 4 year mission. By 2370 it will have transmitted data on 26 charted star systems and found 2 non-Class M planets containing intelligent life [FTS]. Jeric is born on Oriana. Bori is assigned as his personal guard [TNG #24]. Alyssa Ogawa graduates from the Star Fleet Medical Nursing Program in the 95th percentile with honors, specializing in trauma surgery and pathology. She is assigned to Starbase 133 under Dalen Quaice [SsC]. Sometime during this year, Worf is reunited with his brother, Dr. Nikolai Rozhenko [TNG 265]. "Sovereign" class warp coils and warp cores are utilized for the "Mahan" class prototype. Systems from the "Saber" class are fitted and used for warp core synchronizing. Construction begins on the primary hull. The second ship of the class also begins construction, named the U.S.S. "Bonhomme Richard" [Inet11]. Daniel Kwan transfers to the U.S.S. "Enterprise's" main engineering section [SsC]. stardate 43125.8 {14 February} Ensign Crusher accidentally frees enhanced Nanites, microscopic robots, aboard the "Enterprise". The mission of deploying a neutron star probe, developed by Dr. Paul Stubbs, in the binary Kavis Alpha star system is jeopardized when they infect the ship's main computer core. Lt. Commander Data establishes contact with them and permits them to colonize Kavis Alpha IV [TNG 150]. Flint the Immortal (a.k.a. Dr. Vaslovik) will acquire these enhanced nanites and they will help build his future space station [TNG #64]. About this time, Admiral Alidar Jarok in the Romulan Empire is reassigned as a ploy to test his loyalty to the Empire [TNG 158]. stardate 43133.3 {17 February} Lt. Commander Data is given the difficult duty of evacuating Tau Cygna V, an old U.F.P. colony in the DeLore Belt that lies within Sheliak Corporate space [TNG 149]. Susanna Leitjen is promoted to Lt. Commander and named Second Officer of the "Victory" (NCC-9754) [SsC]. The saucer section separation mechanism is borrowed from the "Galaxy" class and approved for the "Europa" class. The "Europa" class warp coils are also approved. Nacelle design proceeds, and the team comes up with a new design for the quad-nacelle idea. The dual warp core arrives for the prototype [Inet11]. stardates 43152.4-43153.7 {24-25 February} The Delta Rana IV colony is found destroyed, with the exception of two survivors (or so it seems). Lt. Commander Troi is under mental attack. After discovering the true cause, a Douwd responsible for the exterm- ination of the Husnock, the "Enterprise" departs for Starbase 133 [TNG 151]. Jadzia is expelled from the Symbiosis Commission Institute on Trill. Meanwhile, Moll receives the Enor symbiont, becoming its first host [GN 30]. Lt. Commander Neela Daren transfers to Starbase 218 to head the project of updating the official charts of Sector 1509 for Star Fleet use [SsC]. March The hull of the U.S.S. "Intrepid" (NCC-74655) class cruiser is laid down at Earth Station McKinley [Inet1]. stardates 43173.5-43174.2 {04 March} Accidental violation of the Prime Directive on Mintaka III, a primitive world dominated by proto-Vulcanoids, leads Captain Picard to explain the "Enterprise" to the natives [TNG 152]. [reference stardate 3/6703] The ASDB submits changes to the "Galaxy" class to the Star Fleet Spacecraft Design Advisory Commission. It will be reviewed and approved within the month. With the loss of the "Yamato," Star Fleet had already decided to finish out the first and second spaceframes in storage to create the 7th and 8th "Galaxy" class starships, respectively [Inet1]. The "Concorde's" computer and warp core pass final reviews. The habitat modules are fitted into the nearly complete saucer section while the main Type XII phaser strips are added to the lower saucer. Installation of the torpedo launching system is delayed due to a failure in prelaunch trajectory communication. Environmental systems are brought online and pass reviews 1, 2, and 3 [Inet11]. stardate 43197.5 {13 March} The Ariantu attempt to reclaim the planet Kirlos. The Sullurh are given the world following the near-activation of The Howling God super-weapon [TNG #12]. stardate 43198.7 {13 March} Lt. Worf bonds with Jeremy Aster, son of ship's geologist Lt. Marla Aster, killed during the exploration of a dead world. The planet's non-corporeal inhabitants attempt to simulate her. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Marla Aster (Geologist) [TNG 153]. In 10 years, Jeremy Aster will work on his doctorate at the prestigious Rector Institute, following his mother's career in archaeology. In 2377, he will be serving as a Junior Weapons Officer aboard a Klingon ship while in the Officer Exchange Program [TNG #61, GN 49]. stardate 43200 {14 March} The U.F.P. makes first contact with the mildly xenophobic Munqu. Their relations will be limited to minor border skirmishes up until their ambush of the SCE ship "Da Vinci" in 2376 [SCE #11]. stardate 43205.6 {16 March} An ancient Promellian warship is discovered intact in an asteroid field in the Aurius IX system, but before long the "Enterprise" finds itself within the same booby trap which doomed the ancient vessel. Lt. Commander La Forge uses the holodeck to recreate the engineering systems of the Enterprise to find an escape. Shutting down all systems, the "Enterprise" escapes using just 2 maneuvering thrusters [TNG 154]. Admiral Davies is assigned to Starbase 210 as the base commander [TNG #25]. Star Fleet begins exploring the possibility of building a new class of starship--a Federation battle cruiser. The ship would carry no families, no science labs, no luxuries of any kind. Its sole purpose will be to fight and defeat the Borg. The "Defiant" (NX-74205) will be the proto- type, though officially classified as an escort vessel. Construction on the project officially begins at the Antares Fleet Yards by Star Fleet's Advanced Starship Design Bureau, overseen by Admiral Batelle Toh. The initial study vehicle is designated NXP-2365WP/T. Overpowered, the "Defiant" will possess a Romulan-built cloaking device (and Romulan overseer) the only exception to the Treaty of Algeron, and all "Defiant" class vessels are specifically designed to accept transwarp drives (should they ever be recovered or developed). The receding Borg threat (after the forthcoming Battle of Wolf 359) in conjunction with design flaws discovered during testing, will force Star Fleet to abandon the project. The "Defiant" project may eventually have been replaced by the "Relentless" Development Project. Regardless, the "Defiant" will be assigned to DS9 in early 2371. At least one other "Defiant" class vessel will be built, the "Monitor," which will participate in 2371's Borg central Node assault via a Borg scout's transwarp engine [DSN 447, DNTM, KTM, GN 22]. Three weeks after his 17th birthday, Harry Kim takes the entrance exam at Star Fleet Academy in San Francisco. Sometime later Kim takes the oral exams with Admirals Brand, Strickler, and Kel-Nah. Later in the year he receives a transmission that he had not been accepted for admittance in September but is free to apply again next year. Investigating, Boothby gives him advice [GN 33]. Over the next decade, the Deltans will hold some 14 different boxing, fencing, and armament titles. Totally unrelated, Armus IX will face a decade-long economic crisis [G #3]. Ella is born in the Delta Quadrant around this time, the daughter of Marssi of Malon Prime [G #4]. April The "Intrepid" class cruiser U.S.S. "Voyager" (NCC-74656) is laid down at Earth Station McKinley [Inet1]. Around this time in the Gamma Quadrant, Captain Dezavrim purchases the alien salvage vessel "Even Odds" [DSN #28]. Beginning roughly around this time, Europani duranium sculpture becomes popular [G #4]. Serova tries to convince her brother Revol that warp drive fields are dam- aging the universe and causing the destruction of their stellar system within the Hekaras Corridor sector [TNG 261]. Work continues on the habitat and outer hull of the "Prometheus." The Type XII phaser arrays from the "Galaxy" 'dreadnought' project are integrated. Sections #1 through #3 near 100% completion. The computer cores are activated and the ship functions begin to be transferred from station control to ship control [Inet11]. 12 April {stardate 43279.5} The U.S.S. "Jennifer" (NCC-3401) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is laid down [GEC V5N5]. Full-time construction resumes on the naked frame of the U.S.S. "Cygnus," this time using plans from what had officially become known as the Mark II version (the Mark I having never reached the point of trials) [Inet14]. Jarriel loses his Federation papers. In the next year he will serve aboard 3 vessels before the pirate ship "Helios" as her Chief Engineer [DSN #9]. Commander Hwii ih'iie-uUlak!ha' joins the crew of a Lalairu vessel enroute to the Great Rift to investigate the nature of subspace hyperstring structure [GN 15]. The Vulcan starship "Sarek" discovers the planet Buran. Contact with the Burani is made almost immediately, as the inhabitants are united under a single ruler, have limited space travel, and are experimenting with warp technology. A yearlong debate will follow on whether or not to join the Federation [TNG #44]. Lian T'su is promoted to Lt. Junior Grade and transferred to the U.S.S. "Tolstoy" as Senior Ops Manager [SsC]. May [reference stardate 3/0505] {stardate 43331.5} The U.S.S. "Matthew Decker" (NCC-6000) is decommissioned as a training vessel [FASA]. The Ansada terrorists on Rutia IV begin to employ an interdimensional transporter. It begins to cause irreversible cellular damage to its users [TNG 160]. stardate 43349.2 {07 May} Chief Engineer La Forge is marooned on the hostile world Galorndon Core when the "Enterprise" encounters a Romulan warship trespassing into U.F.P. space. Two Romulans are recovered from a wrecked craft on the surface. One is returned to the Romulan warbird, the other dies [TNG 155]. In a more minor incident for the "Enterprise," another Romulan defector, Rekk Devra Kilrune, is picked up and offered sanctuary [TNG #53]. On Bajor, the Pak Dorren resistance cell raids an ancient plutonium mine in Veska Province. Wanting to smuggle a shielded nuclear bomb up to Terok Nor to cripple the Cardassians, the payload is mishandled before the completion of the bomb's construction. The blast takes out 20 kilometers of countryside when it sets off the rest of the mine. Kira Nerys meets Pak Dorren shortly before this incident and argues over the plan [DSN #16]. On Terok Nor at about this time, Odo arrests three Bajorans innocent of attempting to assassinate Gul Dukat (the 4th attempt) with a chambered plasma grenade. It is a mistake Odo will be forced to live with [DSN 506]. Aquiel Uhnari graduates from Star Fleet Academy in the 75th percentile and is posted as a Level 1 Communications Technician aboard the U.S.S. "Magellan." She will undertake shipboard extension training courses, successfully graduate to Level 2, and be promoted to Lieutenant (J.G.) [SsC]. stardate 43385.6 {20 May} A 'stable' wormhole is negotiated for in the Barzan II system between the U.F.P. and the Chrysalians. A Ferengi shuttle is lost when the wormhole is found to be unstable [TNG 156]. The Ferengi pod emerges in the Delta Quadrant. Its small complement finds refuge on a primitive world where they will establish themselves using the inhabitants' religious base, until their discovery and removal by the "Voyager" in 2373 [V 144]. Star Fleet issues a brief for another new shuttle design: a new shuttle capable of holding 6 crew in emergency situations, capable of a maximum speed of warp 4 for 36 hours and having the ability to be fitted with light arms and shielding. It will be used by 95% of Star Fleet's starships and be designated the Type 8. Star Fleet also issues a brief for another shuttle (later designated Type 9) equal to the above but with warp 9 capacity for 3 hours and to be used by 90% of Star Fleet's starships [Inet11]. Tsana is born on Aeron (Thallon 21) [G #6]. June [reference stardate 3/0506] {stardate 43416.4} The U.S.S. "Mandala Flynn" (NCC-6036) "Decker" class destroyer is scrapped [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Bennu" (NCC-74657) "Intrepid" class cruiser is laid down at Earth Station McKinley [Inet1]. stardate 43421.9 {02 June} The "Enterprise" negotiates with the Gatherers of Acamar III in the Hromi Gamma III system. Yutah of the Tralesta Clan is executed by Commander Riker. The "Enterprise" heads for Starbase 343 to take on medical supplies for the Alpha Leonis system, and for shore leave [TNG 157]. During diplomatic negotiations with the Tarn, the "Enterprise" discovers the "Verdun" and the "Rashasa" hulks in the Torgu-Va system, 200 year old remnants of an ancient Federation war with the Tarn. On the planet the descendants of both crews are found alive and still battling one another. Captain Picard uses a mutually-assured destruction ploy to strike a cease-fire in their unrelenting conflict [TNG #57]. stardates 43462.5-43465.2 {17-18 June} Outpost Sierra 6 detects a Romulan scout ship in the Neutral Zone. Admiral Alidar Jarok, a Romulan, is tricked into defecting to the U.F.P. The "Enterprise," lured into the Neutral Zone by the belief that a first-strike base was being readied on Nelvana III, encounters Commander Tomalak again. Backed up by Klingon Birds of Prey, the "Enterprise" retreats, and Jarok commits suicide [TNG 158]. Maddy Calloway starts to serve as a student instructor in bioregenerative science and xenopsychology at the Star Fleet Medical School [SsC]. stardate 43489.2 {27 June} Roga Danar, a genetically-enhanced war veteran from Lunar 5, is hunted aboard the "Enterprise" while negotiating with Angosia III. The "Enterprise" heads for Starbase Lyra III [TNG 159]. Note that Lt. Baeta Leyora hails from Angosia III. In 2374, she will replace Lt. Commander Worf as Security Chief of the "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-E) [TNG #47]. Admiral Hanson assigns Lt. Commander Shelby of Star Fleet Tactical to develop a defense against the Borg threat [TNG 174]. Two of Gul Evek's sons are killed during Star Fleet's decisive defeat of a Cardassian strike force near Rabroc Nebula. Evek immediately requests assignment to the Demilitarized Zone. He will work with Star Fleet to move colonists from the area [TB2]. At approximately this time, after nearly 4 years fighting the Cardassians, Chakotay transfers aboard the "Gage." During a brief cessation of hostilities he is given an extended leave and returns to Trebus [GN 33]. July The U.S.S. "Valkyrie" (NCC-74658) "Intrepid" class cruiser is laid down at Earth Station McKinley [Inet1]. A peace treaty is established between the U.F.P. and Cardassia, ending a long conflict. The first face-to-face meetings between Cardassians and Humans takes place during this period. Ambassador Myers spends a month on Cardassia during the early negotiations and contracts a disease from the Cardassians causing vestibular disturbances in his neurons creating periods of disorientation and overstimulation of the nerves of the skin. The infection is named Myers disease [TNG 186, TB1]. stardate 43510.7 {05 July} Dr. Crusher is taken hostage by Ansada terrorists while delivering medical supplies to the planet Rutia IV. After nearly destroying the "Enterprise," the terrorists' H.Q. is located and Crusher is released. "Enterprise" fatalities: 3 (unspecified) crew members [TNG 160]. 07 July {stardate 43515.1} The overhaul of the "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class "Christa MacAuliffe" (NCC-36684) is completed. In 6 months the ship will be destroyed at the Borg incursion at Wolf 359 [GEC V6N2]. The "Gull" class fast destroyer enters service in the Romulan Empire. A fast (warp 9.7 capacity), hard-hitting warship, the "Gull" is believed to be derived from the "Cormorant" class. The "Gull" is armed with 3 disruptors and 1 plasma torpedo launcher, and carries a ship's complement of 200-300 personnel [Inet5]. Around this time, the I.K.S. "DevraD" ("De'nat" class battlecruiser) destroys a small fleet of Nausicaan pirate vessels menacing the Lembatta Cluster [Inet10]. stardate 43539.1 {15 July} Q is briefly stripped of his powers and exiled to the "Enterprise." He stabilizes the moon of Bre'el IV, and is accepted back into the Q Continuum, but not before tangling with the Calamarain. The "Enterprise" heads for station Nigala IV [TNG 161]. Note that the Calamarain will again pose a threat to the "Enterprise" in 2374--and their history with Q will become clear [TNG #47]. The "Dakar" class heavy destroyer is commissioned in the Cardassian Union. The most powerful destroyer fielded by Central Command, the "Dakar" will mostly serve as a long-range patrol vessel capable of keeping the peace throughout multiple systems or even sectors. Also entering Union service is the "Thalon" class warship, developed from the "Aberax" class destroyer [Inet10]. Sometime this year, the soccer play Galangis hurts his knee and it is replaced with a bio-implant [DSN 435]. Anjohl Tennan dies in the labor camp at Batal on Bajor. In 2375, Dukat will assume Tennan's identity to entice Kai Winn [DSN 570]. Roughly around this time, G'joth begins serving alongside Davok [IKSG #1]. stardate 43587 {02 August} Crewman 1st Class Simon Tarses is assigned to the medical divison of the "Enterprise" [TNG 195]. stardates 43610.4-43611.6 {10-11 August} Commander William Riker is accused of destroying a Tanaga IV science station and its head scientist, Dr. Nel Apgar. Further investigation clears Riker of the charges. The "Enterprise" heads for Emila II after delivering dicosilium [TNG 162]. stardate 43616 {12 August} After 1.5 years of medical leave following her Obsidian Order torture, Lt. Anastasia Targus is reinstated back into Star Fleet, but with the rank of Ensign [STB]. stardate 43625.2 {16 August} The "Enterprise" encounters a temporal rift on a mission to Archer IV which causes a temporary, and undetectable, shift in history [TNG 163]. In an alternate timeline, the "Enterprise" encounters her predecessor, NCC-1701-C, which emerges from the rift. The "Enteprise-D" is engaged in a bitter war with the Klingon Empire and on Hostess Guinan's suggestion, the "Enterprise-C" is sent back into the rift to finish her battle with Romulan warships in 2344--with the addition of Lt. Natasha Yar--while the "Enterprise-D" is destroyed by Klingon warships [TNG 163]. stardate 43657.0 {27 August} While Commander Riker is on leave and the "Enterprise" is on a mission charting the Celebi asteroid belt in sector 396, Lt. Commander Data constructs an android named Lal. The android is deactivated after suffering a complete neural breakdown. The "Enterprise" heads for the starbase on Artar II [TNG 164]. Commander William Riker returns to Dante Maxima VII (Imprima) to solve the theft of Fortune's Light [TNG #15]. The "Enterprise" is chosen as the site for a wedding between two rival spacefaring families of the Tizarin. Lwaxana Troi and Q attend [TNG #18]. The "Garneau" (NCC-630?) takes up station near TNC 65813 on a Code One Alpha Zero science rescue mission to recover Cochrane's shuttle from 2262 [GN 18]. Kova Tholl of Mizar II is abducted by aliens intent on studying behavior. Others will follow, each replaced by an exact replica [TNG 166]. The "Guran" class fast attack ship is commissioned in the Cardassian Union [Inet10]. stardate 43685.2 {08 September} Worf's brother, Commander Kurn, is assigned to the "Enterprise" as a temporary replacement for First Officer Riker. Worf's father is charged for the destruction of the Khitomer colony 20 years ago. The "Enterprise" voyages to the Klingon homeworld where Worf accepts discommodation by the High Council for being the son of a traitor [TNG 165]. stardate 43691.6 {10 September} The "Revenge" (KL 78991} "Empire" class heavy cruiser is launched. It will be assigned to Romulan border patrol by the late 2360s [FTS]. stardate 43714.1 {18 September} The "Enterprise" eradicates the Phyrox plague on Cor Caroli V and prepares to rendezvous with the "Hood" (NCC-42296) to assist in terra- forming efforts on Browder IV, when a duplicate Picard diverts the ship to a pulsar in the Lonka cluster. The real Captain Picard is kidnapped by a group of aliens trying to understand alien interaction [TNG 166]. Ensign Johann Marshall visits his family [TNG #27]. stardate 43745.2 {29 September} Departing Gemaris V after two weeks of negotiating a trade agreement, Captain Picard takes a week of shore leave on Risa while the "Enterprise" undergoes an extensive overhaul at Starbase 12. Picard finds himself involved with Vorgons from the 27th Century in search of the Tox Uthat, a super-weapon, which he destroys [TNG 167]. stardate 43747.3 {30 September} Eric Baldwin infects the computer of the "Enterprise" with a hybrid 'Boogeyman'-d'Ort'd virus [TNG #17]. stardate 43779.3 {11 October} The "Enterprise" takes on Tam Elbrun from the "Hood" (NCC-42296) an eccentric Betazoid, to aid in the contact of an alien life form/ship (Gomtuu) code-named 'Tin Man' in orbit of Beta Stromgren. The "Enterprise" heads for Starbase 152 for inspection and repairs. Tin Man and Elbrun are unaccounted for when the star explodes [TNG 168]. The second Star Fleet diplomatic envoy is sent to the Sli homeworld, Qal'at. As with the first, it is unsuccessful due to translation difficulties [TNG #29]. stardates 43807.4-43808.2 {21 October} The "Enterprise" is transporting tissue samples to Nahmi IV for the treatment of Correllium fever on that world. Lt. (j.g.) Reginald Barclay saves the "Enterprise" from destruction by isolating an invidium contaminant from a broken cannister responsible for freezing the matter-antimatter injectors. The "Enterprise" heads for Starbase 121 for a complete systems and bio decontamination [TNG 169]. Commander Hwiii ih'iie-uUlak!ha gains a reliable baseline in respect to the Lalairu's scientific readings [GN 15]. 09 November {stardate 43857.5} The U.S.S. "Trisha Lynn" (NCC-3402) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is laid down [GEC V5N5]. stardate 43872.2 {14 November} To neutralize tricyanate contaminated water on Beta Agni II, the "Enterprise" obtains hytritium from Kivas Fajo, a Zibalian space trader. Lt. Commander Data is kidnapped by Fajo to complete his priceless collection, but is taken into custody [TNG 170]. The Klingon "Suv'tIS" class fighter is commissioned. It will serve as the primary small fighting vessel of the Klingon Empire. Requiring a crew of only 2, it provides a powerful offensive "punch" in a small, highly maneuverable package. Armed with twin forward torpedo launchers and forward and aft disruptors, pilots refer to the "Suv'tIS" as "tIhaH" ("Talons") [Inet10]. The U.S.S. "Cochrane" does a preliminary survey of the planet Eloh, utilizing instrumental probes [TNG #35]. The saucer section separation mechanism is approved for the "Midway" class. Taking advantage of research from the "Intrepid" class design team, propulsion teams for the "Midway" design a variable-geometry nacelle, but instead of pivoting up, the "Midway's" nacelles slide side to side on the pylons. This is found to give the same results as the "Intrepid's" design. Integration of "Sovereign" class warp coils is approved [Inet11]. Ambassador Sarek chooses Srell as his aide [GN 26]. stardates 43917.4-43920.7 {30 November-02 December} Ambassador Sarek is transported by the "Enterprise" from Vulcan to Legara II to negotiate with the Legarans, through which he employs a mind meld with Captain Picard to stabilize his mental condition. Suffering from Bendii's Syndrome, he is transported back to Vulcan aboard the "Merrimac" (NCC-61827) and retires shortly afterwards [TNG 171]. stardates 43920.6-43924.1 {02-03 December} Having calculated the re-emergence of the shuttlecraft "Ian Shelton," Colonel Adrik Thorsen (now reduced to the state of a personality matrix program) manipulates Romulans into handing over a Borg/Preserver artifact to the "Enterprise." Thorsen's program is uploaded into the ship's computers and in turn takes control of Lt. Commander Data. At TNC 65813, the "Enterprise" falls into the black hole's singularity and manages to rescue both Zefram Cochrane and the Companion. Returning to the Gamma Canaris system, Planetoid 527 is found to have disintegrated. The Preserver artifact is disposed of via transporter and both Cochrane and the Companion die [GN 18]. Commander Riker returns from a leave trip to Hay-on-Wye and presents Captain Picard with Colin Watson's 'Snobbery with Violence' as a gift [GN 15]. stardate 43930.7 {05 December} In orbit of Betazed in attendance of the Biennial Trade Agreements Conference, Commander Riker and Lwaxana and Deanna Troi are kidnapped by Ferengi DaiMon Tog of the "Krayton," and rescued by the "Enterprise." Acting Ensign Wesley Crusher is promoted to full Ensign. The "Enterprise" heads for Xanthra III for rendezvous with the "Zapata" (NCC-33184) [TNG 172]. Constable Odo is designated an officer of the Cardassian court in order to testify in criminal cases, serving under Gul Dukat on Terok Nor [DSN 445]. Lika is born on Bajor. Remis Jobar arrives in the same camp [DSN #7]. With the computer system of the "Intrepid" operating at 72% of maximum, the system is expected to become self aware within 14 months. Primary testing begins on the warp core, and antimatter regulation control is found to be outside acceptable levels. A primary magnetic containment malfunction is found to be a problem. The stardrive section nears completion with the final attachment of the navigational deflector array. The bridge module is attached to the primary hull [Inet11]. stardates 43957.2-43960.6 {15-16 December} While on a mission to map the Zeta Gelis star cluster, the prosecuted survivor of an alien race, a Zalkonian, is rescued by the "Enterprise" [TNG 173]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief for a science vessel to replace the aging "Oberth" class capable of scientific, survey, and short range exploration missions. The general idea is for a modular starship based on the "Defiant" pathfinder design. The project brief for the "Nova" class is handed to Star Fleet and permission for base designs is approved. Star Fleet views the theoretical proposals for the class. After deliberation, 90% of the pathfinder's weapons are removed to make room for scientific equipment and labs. The primary design, which had been passed before as the "Defiant" pathfinder, is reviewed and again approved and briefs for the propulsion, computer, weapons, and spaceframe are sent out to Star Fleet design agencies for consultation [Inet11]. The Mark II U.S.S. "Cygnus" class frigate is commissioned. With 3 nacelles, warp 9.9 capacity, and a ship's complement of 820, the "Cygnus" class. The U.S.S. "Cygnus" will be undergoing minor maintenance at a starbase while escorting the "Nebula" class U.S.S. "Kirilenko" to the Beta Quadrant during the forthcoming Wolf 359 battle [Inet14]. stardates 43989.1-43998.5 {27-30 December} A distress signal brings the "Enterprise" to the New Providence colony on Jouret IV. It is found destroyed, with no survivors (900 colonists killed), apparently by the Borg. Lt. Commander Shelby is temporarily assigned to the "Enterprise" by Admiral J. P. Hanson of Starbase 324. The starship "Lalo" (NCC-43837, "Mediterranean" class) is lost in the vicinity of Zeta Alpha II. The Borg make contact with the "Enterprise" once again, capturing Captain Picard and converting him. The Borg vessel sets course for sector 001: Sol III (Earth) [TNG 174]. During Picard's capture he meets the Borg "Queen" who tempts Picard to willingly join her in pursuit of perfection. Despite the cube's later destruction, she will inexplicably survive [ST VIII]. stardate 43996 {29 December} Ensign Mercurius Singletary graduates from the Star Fleet Academy and is instantly assigned to the U.S.S. "Righteous" (NCC-42451) [STB]. 2367 stardates 44001.4-44002.3 {31 December, 2366} Captain Picard is rescued by the "Enterprise" following an unsuccessful attempt to disable the Borg vessel. Star Fleet dispatches a fleet of 40 ships to engage the Borg vessel at Wolf 359. 39 of which are destroyed. Over 11,000 are killed. Using Picard as a link, Commander Data interfaces into the Borg network and issues the sleep/regeneration command to disable them. The Borg vessel self-destructs just minutes away from Earth. Picard is returned to normal and the "Enterprise" is drydocked and repaired over the next 5 to 6 weeks in Earth orbit [TNG 175, TNG 195]. In the original timeline, four hours before the Battle of Wolf 359, Security Chief Lt. Sprint of the "Righteous" (NCC-42451, "Excelsior" class) is killed at 04:00 hours. As a result, the "Righteous" is vaporized by the Borg at 08:00 hours during the battle. Ten years in the future, Q will allow Cadet Furlong (the son of Lt. Furlong of the "Righteous") to alter history by replacing Lt. Sprint. In an alternate timeline, Q will transport the "Righteous" 10 years into the future, to escape its original fate [STB]. The Battle of Wolf 359 is believed to have progressed as follows: The "Melbourne" (NCC-62043) "Excelsior" class starship is destroyed by massive damage to the primary hull, 389 fatalities. The "Miranda" class "Saratoga" (NCC-31911) undergoes a progressive antimatter containment breach, killing 104. The engineering hull, warp nacelles, and weapons pod of the "Nebula" class starship "Bellerophon" (NCC-62048) are destroyed, with fatalities totaling 307. The "Ambassador" class "Nogura" is lost with all hands (599) through a massive explosion of the onboard torpedo magazines. The "Leavenworth" class "Langley" (NCC-1915-B) receives extensive hull damage from Borg cutting beams, with a loss of life of 109 crewmen, but the ship will later be salvaged and returned to operations. The weapons pod of the "Fairchild" (NCC-134, "Orka" class) is exploded by Borg cutting beams, 29 fatalities are reported. The "Kyushu" (NCC-65491, "New Orleans" class) receives severe secondary hull damage and 49 fatalities. The primary hull of the "Rigel" class "Tolstoy" (NCC-62095) is completely destroyed along with 222 crew. At 08:00 hours, the "Excelsior" class "Righteous" (NCC-42451) is vaporized. (In an alternate timeline, the "Righteous" is transported a decade into the future by Q to combat the latest Borg incursion of Earth). A progressive antimatter containment breach kills 307 aboard the "Apollo" class "Gage" (NCC-11672). The "Constellation" class "Major" is accidentally rammed by the "Patriot" during a high speed evasion maneuver resulting in 8 deaths. With propulsion systems destroyed, the crew set the self-destruct and abandon the ship. The environmental systems are completely destroyed aboard the "Joab" (upgraded "Joshua" class) and the ship is lost with all hands, 403 lives. An instantaneous loss of antimatter containment takes 402 lives aboard the "Alexander" (upgraded "Joshua" class). Massive damage is sustained to the warp nacelles and support pylons of the "Cheyenne" class "Ahwahnee" (NCC-71620) which is later salvaged and returned to service despite the loss of 37. The "Apollo" class "Hermes" receives massive damage to the secondary hull with 99 fatalities, but is also salvaged later and returned to service. The secondary hull of the "Arizona" ("Indominable II" class) is completely destroyed, with the primary hull heavily damaged and 445 deaths. The "New Orleans" class "Liberator" is lost with all hands (550) during an instantaneous loss of antimatter containment. Likewise for the "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class "Christa MacAuliffe" (NCC-36684), with a loss of life of 632. The "Galaxy" class "James T. Kirk" takes massive damage to her primary hull, warp nacelles are destroyed, and the secondary hull is vented and opened to space: 591 fatalities. The "Lafayette" ("Supremacy" class) is rammed by the Borg ship amidships, splitting the starship in half and killing 361. An instantaneous loss of antimatter containment destroys the "Nebula" class starship "Halloran" with all hands: 851 dead. The "Valentina Tereshkova" (NCC-36427, "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class) receives massive structural damage, but is later salvaged and returned to operations despite 73 fatalities. The "Excelsior" class "Hood" (NCC-42296) has her primary hull crushed by a Borg tractor beam and the secondary hull split in half yielding 472 deaths. A very slow loss of antimatter containment destroys the "Nichter" class "Koncordium" (NCC-2106-B), 148 are killed. With propulsion systems destroyed, the crew of the "Scorpio" ("New Orleans" class) set the self destruct and abandon ship, only 109 fatalities. The upgraded "Ariel II" class "Starstalker" has her environmental systems destroyed, killing 391, but is later salvaged. Also salvaged is the "S'kor" ("Nebula" class) after massive damage to the secondary hull kills 91. The "Regency" (upgraded "Excelsior" class) is lost with all hands via a rapid loss of antimatter containment: 751 lose their lives. Severe damage to both the primary and secondary hulls of the "Ambassador" class "Fitzpatrick" kills 92. Severe damage to the secondary hull of the "Renaissance" class "John F. Kennedy" kills 259, but the primary hull is successfully ejected. Warp and impulse systems of the "Falcon" ("Excelsior" class) are destroyed, with 261 fatalities, but this ship will also later be salvaged and returned to service. Severe damage to the primary hull kills 89 aboard the "Tempest" ("Miranda" class). The "Ambassador" class "Komack" is split in half by a Borg tractor beam: 107 fatalities. The hull of the "Nebula" class "Patriot" is breached in approximately 22 places by Borg long range weapons killing 179. The warp nacelles are destroyed and the primary hull of the "Ark Royale" ("Excelsior" upgraded class) is rendered uninhabitable, with 97 fatalities. The "Supremacy" class "Bridgeport" is boarded by large numbers of Borg drones who severely damage internal systems: 117 fatalities are received but the "Bridgeport" is later salvaged. (Note that another account lists a total of 6 "Supremacy" class battlecruisers involved in the battle.) The "Lematya" ("Ariel II" class) is split in half while attempting to escape Borg tractor beams: 198 dead. A Borg-guided weapon penetrates the shuttlebay of the "Renaissance" class "Aristotle" killing 149 after detonating inside the secondary hull. The "Hoagland" ("Miranda" class) mysteriously disappears during the battle, with her entire complement of 248 (years later its hull will be found incorporated into a Borg hypercube station in transwarp space). With an antimatter containment failure in progress, the "Procyon" (NCC-1756-B "Excelsior" upgraded class) deliberately rams the Borg ship. Her entire crew of 644 are killed and the explosion damages 6% of the Borg ship's surface. Other ships involved with the battle include: the "Bonestell" (NCC-31600, "Oberth" class), "Buran" (NCC-57580, "Challenger" class), "Chekov" (NCC-53702, "Springfield" class), "Firebrand" (NCC-68723, "Freedom" class), "Princeton" (NCC-59804, "Niagra" class), and "Yamaguchi" (NCC-26510, "Ambassador" class). Little data survives indicating how the U.S.S. "Hillside" ("Triton" class cruiser) faired, only that she died valiantly, last of her class. The "Nebula" class "Eclipse" survives the battle with only 23 fatalities but heavy damage. The "Eclipse" will rescue over 2,000 survivors from other ships [GEC V8N2, GN 22, TNG 175, TNG 195, STB, COM, DSN 401, DSN #1, Inet14, GEC V8N3]. Not all the crews died with their ships or were rescued at Wolf 359. Riley Frazier science officer aboard the "Roosevelt" (NCC-2753), and her crew are assimilated into the collective. Voyaging back to the Delta Quadrant aboard another Borg vessel, the cube will be damaged by an electrokinetic storm, severing them from the collective. Marika Wilkara, an engineering officer on duty during the nightwatch aboard the "Excalibur" (NCC-26517), will be assimilated into the Borg most likely during this period. The "Excalibur" will survive the Wolf 359 battle. Brenna Covington's father is one of the countless fatalities of the battle--it gives her a feeling of gratitude towards the Borg [V 159, V 222, V #24]. The U.S.S. "Cheyenne" (NCC-50000) class ship of the "Cheyenne" class exploration cruisers and the U.S.S. "Simms" (NCC-1479) "Shanks" class light cruiser, are two Star Fleet vessels which survey the Wolf 359 wreckage [COM]. Captain Amisov of the U.S.S. "Endeavor" is probably one survivor of the Wolf 359 massacre. He will later submit a report on the Borg which Janeway will view [V 168]. The U.S.S. "Victory" (NCC-9754) is heavily damaged during the Battle of Wolf 359 and is returned to spacedock for a full refit. Acting First Officer Susanna Leitjen will oversee the refit [SsC]. Dr. Vaslovik (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal) will see to the salvage and refitting of several escape pods for his own use, following this battle [TNG #64]. Captain Janeway will probably be given command of the U.S.S. "Billings" following the loss of the U.S.S. "Bonestell" (NCC-31600). On an away mission while commanding this starship, Janeway will feel responsible for the loss of Ensign Yvonne Harper's legs, unborn child, and sanity [GN 33, V #19]. Although the "Tolstoy" is destroyed, Lt. (J.G.) T'su Lian she earns decorations for quick action at Ops and personal bravery that saved nearly 100 crewmen. She is promoted to full Lieutenant and transferred to Deep Space 5 as Chief Operations Officer where she will complete work on new terraforming protocols for the Federation Science Council [SsC]. The impact of the Wolf 359 battle results in the "Relentless" Class Project later to be called the "Qapla" Class Starship Development Project when it is decided to make the class a joint Federation-Klingon effort. Old ideas are shelved in favor of new ideas resulting from the Klingon/ Federation team. Computer simulations fitting initial mission parameters begin with work on the design of the saucer-wing concept. The Borg threat also results in Star Fleet's SLEP (Service Life Extension Program) being issued [KTM, COM]. The U.S.S. "Gethsemane" (NX-85015) "Messiah" class prototype multi-vector assault cruiser is another Star Fleet effort at a design capable of surviving a direct Borg assault and/or directly assault a Borg cube. The "Messiah" class is rumored to be able to conceil itself in a deep subspace domain, pop into normal space at will, and then outmaneuver any vessel known to Star Fleet, including "Defiant" class ships [Inet4]. June Elliot delivers what will be known as the Borg Entreaty of 2367: a passionate, heart-breaking speech begging to enact a waiver of rights due to Federation citizens should any Borg involvement or influence be suspected. Anyone can be arrested and detained for the course of a full year without specific charges being filed if sufficient evidence can be provided that the individual was being manipulated by the Borg [V #23]. In 2374, the Delta Quadrant's Hirogen aboard the "Voyager" will consider a holodeck simulation re-creating the Wolf 359 battle [V 186]. Following the Borg offensive, phaser (Type III) rifles becomes a standard part of starship inventory aboard Federation vessels. Production on the Type III will cease in two years, although it will remain in Star Fleet's fabrication database. The Type III will be superceded by the Type IIIA compression phaser rifle, and the Type IIIB phaser rifle incorporating the first true transitional-phase pulse accelerator [NTM, DNTM]. Starbase 234 becomes the center of anti-Borg technological developments. Admiral Stewart replaces Hanson as the base commander. Shelby heads the special branch devoted to this defense at Starbase 234 [GN 22]. In an alternate universe where the Borg ship was not defeated, the "Enterprise" will eventually become one of the last remaining ships in the U.F.P. within some three years time, commanded by Captain William Riker. It will be destroyed by the "Enterprise" from this timeline at the quantum fissure anomaly in 2370, not wanting to return to a Borg-dominant galaxy [TNG 263]. According to computer records, the Romulan scientist Telek R'Mor dies sometime this year [V 107]. Melissa Willowbee, the daughter of Cynthia and Edgar Willowbee, is born [DSN 556]. January [reference stardate 3/0601] {stardate 44002.7} The U.S.S. "William Decker" (NCC-6001) "Decker" class destroyer is decom- missioned as a training vessel [FASA]. The U.S.S. "Destiny" (NCC-74691) "Intrepid" class cruiser is laid down at Earth Station McKinley [Inet1]. Following the death of his wife, Jennifer, aboard the U.S.S. "Saratoga" (NCC-31911) Lt. Commander Benjamin Sisko takes a ground assignment at the Utopia Planitia Yards (Sol IV), living in Bradbury Township (his third home, the previous two being New Orleans and San Francisco). There he will direct the construction of orbital habitats and befriend Captain Higginbotham of the "Madison." Other survivors of the "Saratoga" include: Dr. Miriam Laffer (Chief Medical Officer), Aidan Thorn (Chief of Security, later assigned to the "Gorkon"), Constance Barnes (Counselor), Esteban Lopez (Science Officer), Zar (a Bolian, later assigned to the "Crazy Horse" as Tactical Officer), and Graal (one of four Craynids in Star Fleet, later the Chief Engineer of the "Charleston") [DSN 401, DSN #1, DSN #23, DSN #14, DSN 474, DSN #18]. The search is on for a solution to the Borg threat. While one idea is the already-proposed U.S.S. "Defiant" (NX-74205), another is the "Ro-tash'ka" ("final effort/hope/victory" in Koratian) Project (NCC- 73400). Since a Borg cube can only retaliate against a limited number of attackers at a time, the concept of a massive attack from all directions is the only weakness that can be found. Consequently, the designers try to find ways to create a 'force multiplier' and thus the old multi-hull idea is dusted off for the purpose of creating a Borg- killer vessel. The project starts with utilizing the primary hulls of decommissioned cruisers and destroyers. While connected, all three parts would operate froma single bridge and common engineering space. However, each of the dorsal warp nacelles is actually attached to an unmanned drone pod containing its own scaled-down engineering plant, navigation computer, and tracking sensors. Once detached from the main ship, they would proceed independently to attack a target, ultimately warp speed ramming the invader. Minimal crews would man the main ships and the separation would occur while underway at warp, meanwhile the crew of each main ship would eject in a lifeboat. All of this would occur in a matter of seconds after initiation of the attack. It was understood that between the jet- tisoning while at warp adn the force of the explosion, it was improbable that any of the lifeboats would survive. Before any decision can be made regarding production of the "Ro-tash'ka" design, the Borg threat will appear to recede, at least temporarily. Fortunately the more reasonable designs, such as the "Defiant," will instead be pursued. The single- purpose design of the "Ro-tash'ka" Project would have been ill-suited to the upcoming threat of the Dominion. Yet the multi-hulled starship design will surface again in the 2370s with the "Prometheus" (NX-59650) [GEC V9N2, V 181]. Military Operations Command petitions for and receives authorization to develop an entirely new starship class. Blakeston Engineering, a long time provider of Class II vessels to both Star Fleet and Military Operations, is approached and offered the contract for 3 prototype vessels with an additional 17 vessels upon completion of their tests. Their "Gates" (NCC-51000) class heavy frigate will be a combat-intensive vessel combining strict utilitarianism with impressive firepower in a compact design, emphasizing durability under fire. Upon its completion, the "Gates" class is slated to replace the near-obsolete "Capella" class light cruiser, and augment Fleet operations by supporting carrier missions with the "Mitannic II" class heavy shuttlecarrier. The "Thunderchild" class escorts had never been very effective and were gladly relegated to lesser duties. Along with standard linear phaser banks (augmented with the ECHO system), the "Gates" class mounts 8 individual R'lai Tvad point defense phasers (PDP) originally designed to be mounted on shuttle- carriers. In addition to phasers, mounted on the port and starboard aft quarters of the dorsal primary hull are 6 forward and 4 aft Atchastak Mk VII auto-loading photorp launchers (originally slated to receive the KD5000 series photorp launcher, a fatal flaw will blow the entire portside bay apart on the testbed vessel U.S.S. "Murray"), firing Hound Dog "fire and forget" photon torpedoes. Propulsion consists of non-Fleet standard Blakeston TT13 nacelles incorporating a new subsystem within the nacelles to allow a smoother warp transition, and enhanced impulse engines with greater sublight acceleration potential (thus re-introducing chair-locks) [GEC V6N4]. The Star Fleet Task Force also happens upon the original design specs of the U.S.S. "Patton" fast frigate design from nearly a century ago, seeking a small, fast and agile ship design capable of avoiding Borg weapons. The old "Patton" configuration is immediately modified with updated technology resulting in a warp 9.63 capacity starship (via Tandem LN-76 6th generation warp drive units), a complement of 285, and ordnance consisting of 5 phaser collimator rings and 4 photon torpedo tubes [GEC V5N4]. With the "Defiant" class warship proving unsuccessful, the U.S.S. "Abram" (NCC-77131) class defense vessel will be designed. Incorporating several of the same designs but in a much smaller package, the "Abram" has warp 9.9 capacity, 12 phaser banks, 4 pulse phasers, 4 torpedo tubes and a complement of only 18 [GEC V6N4]. stardate 44012.3 {04 January} While the "Enterprise" is being refitted in Earth orbit at the McKinley Station, Captain Picard returns home to Labarre, France. Lt. Worf is reunited with his foster parents, Sergey & Helena Rozhenko, who are given a tour of the "Enterprise" [TNG 178]. stardate 44013 {04 January} Captain Tolcott approaches Star Fleet Command with the "Cetus" design, determined that the Federation would have a ship capable of stopping future Borg attacks. His ship, the U.S.S. "Arizona," is one of the few ships to survive the battle with the loss of over half the crew. Too badly damaged to be repaired, the "Arizona" will be scrapped and the crew reassigned [GEC V7N1]. Alyssa Ogawa is assigned to the "Enterprise" as a nurse in sickbay under Dr. Crusher [SsC]. stardates 44002.2-44010.2? {31 December, 2366-03 January?} After taking aboard Commander Hwiii ih'iie-uUlak!ha', a Delphine mission specialist, the "Enterprise" is drawn into the "Mirror" universe by its counterpart, the I.S.S. "Enterprise." The "Mirror" vessel is infiltrated and, through duplication of the inclusion apparatus, the "Enterprise" returns to her home universe. The I.S.S. "Enterprise" goes in pursuit, only to be tossed back by her counterpart's tactic of utilizing the mass of 2044 Hydri against the attacking starship [GN 15]. The "Klolode II" ("Drell-19" class escort cruiser) commanded by K'lokal E'Kang and the "Ecumen" ("Commonwealth" class star cruiser) commanded by Wilma Gonzales are both lost while on a joint deep space exploration mission [GEC V6N6]. Star Fleet issues a mission brief for a new class of starship. Major points of this new class: capable of carrying large numbers of shuttles, runabouts, and fighters into battle or other areas, heavily armed, and capable of at least warp 8 and to have high powered defensive systems. The ASDB approves the only proposal submitted, the "Carrier" class [Inet11]. 22 January {stardate 44060.3} The U.S.S. "Stephanie" (NCC-3404) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is laid down [GEC V5N5]. stardate 44072.1 {26 January} The Klingon "Empire" class heavy cruiser "Vengance" (KL 78992) is launched [FTS]. stardates 44085.7-44091.1 {31 January-02 February} Dr. Noonian Soong summons his androids Data and Lore. Data temporarily takes command of the "Enterprise," hijacking it to the planet Turleena IV. Soong dies after accidentally installing a chip in Lore enabling the android to experience emotions. The "Enterprise" remains at Starbase 416 for several days due to a minor medical emergency [TNG 177]. Chassis construction on the U.S.S. "Midway" and U.S.S. "Yamato," ships of the "Midway" class, begins [Inet11]. This year sees the start of construction on the U.S.S. "Panavia" class heavy cruiser. The general form being an evolution of the "Hokule'a" class and technically designated a Heavy (Tactical) Cruiser, this ship has warp 9.975 capacity and is developed at the Clyde Bank Naval Yards. The Dominion War in the 2370s will lead this class to become the front- piece for the Star Fleet Marines, the newly formed, full-time Presidential Section 22 [Inet13]. On Chi in the Delta Quadrant, the Sherekti surrender to the Goracar Alliance after four-fifths of the Sherekti and Ushekti populations are affected by a nanovirus. The Ushekti are imprisoned behind a microwave curtain [V #22]. Tosh Dennings dies in a freak cave-in while surveying a mine [DSNA1]. stardate 44126.3 {15 February} The "Destroyer" (KL 78998) "Empire" class Klingon heavy cruiser is launched. It assisted the U.F.P. in the Borg war at Wolf 359 and suffered moderate damage. It will be assigned to Romulan border patrol [FTS]. Aquiel Uhnari is posted to the Star Fleet support facility on Deriben V. There she will maintain planet-based subspace relays and an orbiting network of communications satellites [SsC]. The ASDB releases general ideas to Star Fleet for the Type 8 and Type 9 shuttles. The Type 8 is approved but the Type 9 is rejected. But after a redesign using data gathered from the Type 8 shuttle design team the project is approved [Inet11]. stardate 44143.7 {21 February} In sector 21947, the "Enterprise" rescues Jono (Jeremiah Rossa) from a Talarian vessel. Captain Endar of the warship "Q'Maire" nearly goes to war over custody of the Talarian-raised Human boy [TNG 176]. In the Delta Quadrant, Zetal is sentenced to life imprisonment by the Aquaterians [V 147]. stardates 44161.2-44162.8 {27-28 February} After departing Starbase 133 following standard "Enterprise" crew rotation, an experimental static warp bubble transports Dr. Crusher into another reality. The Traveler returns and retrieves her [TNG 179]. March The basic chassis of the "Defiant" is manufactured and the central computer core is Gamma welded into place. The designs for a 3-chamber warp core are sent to the propulsion dynamics lab for theoretical testing. Star Fleet's Tokyo R&D weapons labs confirm that an upgraded phaser cannon, using artificially grown emitter crystals, is possible [Inet11]. Captain Morgen and his honor guard of seven Star Fleet officers he served with on the "Stargazer," are transported by the "Enterprise" to Daa'V. Dr. Carter Greyhorse attempts several assassinations to avenge the death of Lt. Asmund [GN 9]. Curzon Dax dies, following a heart attack on Risa leading to rapid deterioration. The symbiont is transplanted into Jadzia [DSN 450, DSN 401, GN 38]. Captain Jellico participates in armistice negotiations with the Cardassian Union this year [SsC]. stardates 44215.2-44225.3 {19-23 March} Enroute to Camus II for archeological survey, the "Enterprise" rescues the survivors of the "Arcos" (NCC-6237) freighter. Ishara Yar aids the "Enterprise" in rescuing the hostages on Turkana IV (New Paris) [TNG 180]. Following a Gabriel storm, the "Enterprise" encounters a ship of renegade androids, the "Freedom" (ex-"Conquest"), and a fleet of Vemlan warships in pursuit. After negotiations, the Vemlan androids proclaim themselves Spartacans and are provisionally granted U.F.P. member status. Their vessel is escorted to Starbase 112 by the "Enterprise" [TNG #20]. The primary hull of the "Kelvin" is 64% completed. Computers are delivered for fitting work [Inet11]. Jarriel joins the crew of the "Helios" [DSN #9]. stardate 45235.0 {26 March} The 40 Eridani A Star Fleet Yards is awarded the contract to built a starship to house the HORUS Project (High-precision Observatory and Research Unit, Starship-mounted). The final name of the ship will be the U.S.S. "Dawn Treader" (NCC-75010), an Enhanced "Intrepid" class explorer [GEC V8N1]. This is the period during which Calhoun dons a Zynterian Camouflage Field to infiltrate--and ultimately shutdown--Zolon Darg's organization. He rescues Vandelia, a green Orion female, and drops her off at Starbase 18. Vandelia will alter her appearance with Venus drugs, obtained from Brace Carmel Mudd, and take the name Vara Syndra [TNG #55]. stardate 44246.3 {30 March} The "Enterprise," in the Gamma Arigulon system, investigates radiation anomalies reported by the starship "LaSalle" (NCC-6203) Klingon Emperor K'Mpec dies from Ridian-6 poisoning. Rendezvousing with the "Enterprise," he instructs Captain Picard to find his assassin and act in his name. Lt. Worf meets his son, Alexander and kills Duras following the murder of Ambassador K'Ehleyr. Worf's Human parents take Alexander into their care at Starbase 73 [TNG 181]. K'Ehleyr will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx on Earth [TNG #61]. Dr. Astrid Kemal receives her doctoral degree at age 19. She will have a short yet impressive record at the Daystrom Institute [TNG #42]. stardates 44261.3-44263.9 {05-06 April} Dr. Lynn Costa is murdered aboard the "Enterprise" while enroute to Kayran Rock [TNG #16]. Tess Allenby receives her 4th Level pilot certificate with the highest honors. She will be transferred to the Command Division and assigned to the U.S.S. "Enterprise" and serve in Flight Control [SsC]. stardate 44286.5 {14 April} Commander Riker finds himself aboard the "Enterprise" 16 years into the future. It is a simulacrum created by a marooned alien child, Barash, on Alpha Onias III near the Neutral Zone [TNG 182]. stardate 44293 {16 April} The Cetus Project, headed by Captain Jared Tolcott, is begun at the Procyon IV Starship Development Center. A mobile starship servicing facility, "Cetus" would possess the following mission capabilities: 1. Recovery and repair of disabled starships. 2. Rapid forward power projection. 3. Large scale evacuation and rescue (planetary catastrophe). 4. Servicing starships in sectors outside Federation space. 5. Function as command ship of battle groups. The resulting vessel is a multi-modular ship with in-line warp drive powered by twin warp cores, and is the only vessel with a saucer section capable of warp speeds. The design of the later "Aurora" class corvette's spaceframe will be governed by the "Cetus" class [GEC V7N1, GEC V7N2]. stardate 44295.7 {17 April} On a routine mission to survey Domarus IV, the "Enterprise" aids the starship "Glin-Kale," harboring the last of the Teniran Echelon. Contact is made with the Shapers who request that the Tenirans colonize their world which is named Mirrillon [TNG #19]. The primary hull of the "Charleston" is 65% completed. Computers are delivered for fitting work. Jupiter Station sends a new nacelle design, projected to aid the warp field by 17% as well as approving the variable geometry nacelles, to be fitted to the frame [Inet11]. Irina Kalandra is promoted to Assistant Chief Medical Officer [SsC]. stardates 44307.3-44307.6 {22 April} Enroute to Pentarus V via shuttlecraft, Captain Picard and Ensign Crusher become stranded on Lambda Paz, a moon of Pentarus III. The "Enterprise" aids Gamelan V with the removal of a rogue vessel emitting lethal radiation and then rescues the officers. Ensign Crusher leaves the "Enterprise" for the Star Fleet Academy [TNG 183]. stardate 44321.6 {27 April} The "Vengance" (KL 78992) "Empire" class Klingon heavy cruiser engages a Romulan warbird and suffers heavy damage [FTS]. The "Galaxy" class U.S.S. "Sequoia" is built during this period. Also around this time, a colony is quickly established on Torga IV. Prylor Yorka is among the first colonists [GN 45]. 03 May {stardate 44337.0} The U.S.S. "Amy" (NCC-3403) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is laid down [GEC V5N5]. On Terosa Prime, Nadell Sayutek nearly dies psycho-projecting Venna. She swears it will never happen again [DSN 429]. Kenneth Dalby marries Paola Calderon [SsC]. Around this time, Maltz begins living in the vicinity of the Protus mining colony [GN 43]. stardates 44356.9-44359.5 {10-11 May} On a mission to the T'lli Beta system, the "Enterprise" is stopped dead in space by a field of two-dimensional creatures. Counselor Troi temporarily loses her empathic ability and the "Enterprise" narrowly escapes being drawn into a cosmic string fragment by using a deflector diversion [TNG 184]. On Hera (492 Lyncis III), a damaged freighter makes an emergency landing at a spaceport. While repairs are made to the ship, the Human crew realize who the Herans are and go berserk, killing several people with their phasers before being stopped [TNG #42]. stardate 44359.6 {11 May} Robot scout probe MGX-74612 is destroyed by the Borg. This might be the first U.F.P. contact with the Borg incursion towards Penzatti of stardate 44793 [FTS, GN 8]. Nara is promoted to Lt. Junior Grade after improving the performance of EPS conduits aboard the "Galaxy" by 15% and is transferred to the "Enterprise" under La Forge [SsC]. On Chiaros IV, Ruardh's people begin to attempt to extinguish the clans [S31 #2]. Primary and habitat modules finish installation on the "Concorde." The bridge module arrives and is laid into the saucer spaceframe and brought online. Engineering and saucer outer hull work are completed and ablative armor is added to all outer surfaces of the ship. The remaining weapon systems are installed on the spaceframe [Inet11]. stardate 44390.1 {22 May} Lt. Commander Data prepares a report for Commander Bruce Maddox about his life as an android aboard the "Enterprise." The "Enterprise" ferries Vulcan ambassador T'Pel--later revealed to be a Romulan plant--into the Romulan Neutral Zone to the warbird "Devoras." Transporter Chief Miles O'Brien marries Keiko Ishikawa. The "Enterprise" heads for Adelphous IV [TNG 185]. stardate 44402.1 {26 May} The Klingon "Empire" class heavy cruiser "Punisher" (KL 79321) is launched. It will be assigned to long range exploration [FTS]. The stardrive section of the "Sovereign" nears chassis completion. The primary and secondary chassis is now at 100% completion and computers are delivered for fitting work [Inet11]. June Ablative armor arrives from the Antares Ship Yard for the "Defiant." The outer hull is nearing completion except for the engine bay. Designs for the warp core are approved and production begins at the labs on Jupiter [Inet11]. Around this time on Awuna, Padrin begins his search for a genetically perfect subject [GN 49]. stardate 44429.1 {05 June} The planetary government of Etolos requests the "Enterprise" in ending long-standing hostilities with its neighboring planet, Alaj. Danid, Supreme Primary of the Holy Bekeem, returns to Alaj [TNG #14]. stardates 44429.6-44431.7 {05-06 June} While on a mapping mission near the Cardassian sector, the "Enterprise" intercepts the "Nebula" class starship U.S.S. "Phoenix" (NCC-65420) commanded by Captain Benjamin Maxwell. The Captain is taken into custody after having destroyed a Cardassian base in the Quaydar system, and escorted to Starbase 211 [TNG 186]. Jason Stevens serves in Ops at Deep Space 4 [SsC]. Star Fleet issues a mission brief for a new class of starship. The major points of this new class: capable of carrying marine runabouts and fighters into battle or other areas, heavily armed, capable of at least warp 8, and equipped with high powered defensive systems. The ASDB approves the "Harper" class [Inet11]. The last of the "Newton" (NX-3101) class surveyors are decommissioned this year [Inet12]. stardate 44474.5 {22 June} A distress call brings the "Enterprise" to the science station on Ventax II. A woman masquerading as the mythical figure Ardra is apprehended [TNG 187]. Lt. Joseph Carey returns to active duty after 2 years leave and is posted to the U.S.S. "Sutherland" as a junion warp core supervisor [SsC]. The Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) results in 4 surviving "Cheyenne" class starships being called back to the nearest starbases for upgrading and major rebuilding of certain structural items including warp pylon struts. The SLEP will reduce the ships' complements by 37 people per ship, allowing the installation of 4 holodecks per ship [COM]. Lt. Commander Ericka Benteen becomes the Operations Manager on Starbase 219 [SsC]. stardate 44502.7 {02 July} Following completion of a mission at Harrakis V, the xenophobic Paxans erase 24 hours time aboard the "Enterprise" to prevent discovery. The "Enterprise" heads for Evadne IV [TNG 188]. The Argus subspace telescope array located near the galactic rim stops transmitting due to the intervention of a Cytherian probe [TNG 193]. The "Enterprise" makes first contact with the planet Malcor III and Commander Riker, serving as a cultural observer, is injured. Science minister Mirasta Yale of Malcor III remains aboard the "Enterprise" [TNG 189]. At about this time in the Delta Quadrant, Ladel views an eclipse on the planet Binea [V 108]. The U.S.S. "Brittain" (NCC-21166) becomes trapped in a Tyken's Rift and sends a distress signal [TNG 191]. This year sees the commissioning of the U.S.S. "Orion" (NX-76184) class medium cruiser. Type A and Type B variants comprise this class, differing only by the nacelle lengths and an additional sub-deck to accommodate a slight warp core modification. The "Orion" class has warp 9.6 capacity (upgraded to 9.975 in 2371), carries a crew of 216, and is armed with 9 Type X phaser arrays and 3 quantum torpedo launchers--the Type B being the first application of quantum torpedoes on a Federation ship. The class will total 43 ships [Inet12]. stardate 44596.0 {05 August} As of this stardate, 47 Klingon Bird of Prey ships (out of a total of 62) of the "K'Tara" scout class are in service, 93 (out of a total of 146) of the "Kang'G" border patrol class are in service, and 428 (out of a total of 497) of the "Ma'aak Tau" fast attack craft class are in service. The "K'Tara" Birds of Prey are found in the outer territories traveling either single or in pairs, each has a standard crew of 16, standard outfitting for 28 months, and are outfitted for 28 months and carry medium intensity weapons systems. The "Kang'G" Birds of Prey have the highest mortality rate of any Klingon starship, outfitted for penetration into the Neutral Zone and heavily armored carrying standard crews of 20 for 12 months, and travel in packs of 3 ships. The "Ma'aak Tau" Birds of Prey travel in squadrons of up to 15 ships and are used for rapid deployment from star- bases, armed with the largest complement of photon torpedoes (18) and phasers charged for rapid pulse firing. The "Ma'aak Tau" variant carries a standard crew of 12 (outfitted for 3 months), is capable of warp 9.8 attack speed, but has the most inferior Bird of Prey cloaking device [FTS]. Around this time, Chief Miles O'Brien takes up kayaking [DSN 540]. Lt. (j.g.) Reginald Barclay joins Dr. Crusher's acting workshop. He begins preparing for 'Cyrano de Bergerac' [TNG 193]. stardate 44614.6 {12 August} Transporting equipment from Starbase 313 to an outpost in the Guernica system, Dr. Leah Brahms inspects the engines of the "Enterprise." A space-going creature is encountered orbiting Alpha Omicron VII, mistakenly destroyed, and its offspring delivered to an asteroid belt [TNG 190]. Around this time, the I.K.S. "TIhab'tIv" ("Gel'joQ" class) fights a force of bandits and mercenaries to a standstill, preventing them from preying on Klingon shipping [Inet10]. stardates 44631.2-44642.1 {18-22 August} The science vessel U.S.S. "Brittain" (NCC-21166) is found with its entire crew dead in a Tyken's Rift by the "Enterprise," which itself becomes entrapped. Counselor Troi makes contact with another vessel trapped on the opposite end of the Rift and discovers a means of freeing the ships, and the "Enterprise" heads for Starbase 220 [TNG 191]. Finally accepted into Star Fleet Academy, Harry Kim is put on probation by Commander Nimembeh during his two-week prep squad period. His room- mate is George Mathers, a homosexual from Kentucky [GN 33]. B'Elanna Torres is also accepted into the Academy around this time. Unprepared for the rigid disciplines, she will leave after only a year and a half and serve as an engineer aboard a Bolian freighter [GN 33]. stardates 44664.5-44668.1 {30-31 August} Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge mutates from an organism picked up from Tarchannen III. A race of non-sapient, nearly-invisible beings are discovered on the surface of the planet. La Forge recovers [TNG 192]. Dr. Zorka develops the theoretical photonic pulse cannon. His paper in the 'Journal of Plasma Extrusions' claims that it would punch right through the best shields [TNG #33]. Maddy Calloway completes her emergency medicine rotation at Mercy Hospital in San Francisco on Earth. She graduates from the Academy and is posted to the U.S.S. "Exeter" as a medical technician [SsC]. Around this time, Commander Mackenzie Calhoun is assigned to the U.S.S. "Grissom" as First Officer (replacing Paullina Simons, recently given command of the U.S.S. "Houston") [TCT #5]. In the Delta Quadrant, the Brunali suffer a Borg attack [V 239]. stardate 44699.7 {13 September} The "Imperial" (KL 79622) "Empire" class Klingon heavy cruiser is launched. The ship will be employed as a Klingon High Council command vessel [FTS]. All 3 sections of the "Prometheus" prototype are completed and connected. The computer system is now operating at 45% of maximum and is expected to become self aware early next year. Primary testing begins on the warp core. Auto-synchronization systems are borrowed from the "Carrier" class and installed, enabling all 3 warp cores to be synchronized. Ablative armor designed for the "Defiant" class is integrated. The bridge module is attached to the primary hull [Inet11]. stardates 44704.2-44721.9 {15-21 September} At the very edge of U.F.P. space, the "Enterprise" repairs the Argus subspace telescope array and encounters an alien probe. Lt. Reginald Barclay's intelligence is augmented and through alien compulsion brings the "Enterprise" to the galactic core. First contact is made with the Cytherians who exchange information with the "Enterprise" [TNG 193]. The planet Buran is inducted into the Federation, a planet of ornithoid beings [TNG #44]. This is roughly the time when Deru retires from the Cardassia military to go into private enterprise [G #4]. In the "Mirror" universe, this is about the time that Enabran Tain briefly leaves his underground bunker beneath the surface of Cardassia Prime. Garak is forced to step down as Intendant of Bajor. Tain sends Garak to Terok Nor to serve as security chief under Kira Nerys, newly appointed as the Bajoran Intendant [DP #1]. stardate 44741.9 {28 September} In orbit of Tagus III, the "Enterprise" serves as host to the U.F.P. Archeology Council's annual symposium. Captain Picard is reunited with Vash when Q returns and traps the officers in a Robin Hood simulacrum. Vash agrees to accompany Q--he will maroon her in the Gamma Quadrant [TNG 194, DSN 407]. Commander Sisko attends a Star Fleet briefing on the Q [DSN 407]. The start of treaty negotiations between the U.F.P. and the Cardassians begin, which will last three years and will settle upon a border. Known as the Cardassian-Federation Alliance Treaty of 2367, the computerized missile "Dreadnought" will reference it [TNG 272, V 134]. stardate 44765 {06 October} Another Iconian gateway is discovered on Alexandra's Planet. Commander Elias Vaughn is involved with this mission [G #4]. stardate 44765.2 {06 October} An explosion in the dilithium chamber of the "Enterprise" results in injury to two engineering personnel [TNG 195]. stardate 44769.2 {07 October} It is discovered that Romulans are injecting coded DNA strands into their agents as a means for carrying and smuggling information. This novel idea inspires the programming and manipulation of DNA strands. Based on Commander Bruce Maddox's research on positronic circuits and nano- technology at the Daystrom Institute of Technology, it will be found that artificial synaptic cell systems can be built which resemble digital operations in computer hardware. From there it is but a matter of 'programming' the bioneural cells to serve as 'processors' for the DNA strand 'memory units' [GEC V6N2]. stardates 44769.2-44780 {07-11 October} Klingon exobiologist exchange officer J'Ddan and "Enterprise" crewman Simon Tarses are accused of sabotaging the ship's warp engines and for a leaking information to the Romulans. Admiral Norah Satie is transported to the "Enterprise" to conduct an investigation [TNG 195]. The Sli begin touring aboard the starliner "Prospector" (B2004), commanded by Captain Walch, at the suggestion of Mon Hartog [TNG #29]. Cadet Harry Kim gets Commander Nimembeh for Wilderness Survival. Kim has a nightmare experience in the Sierra Nevada mountains when his entire team are "killed." Nimembeh makes Kim a 'special project' cadet and drives him through hell [GN 33]. stardate 44793.6 {16 October} The Borg return to U.F.P. space and destroy the planet Penzatti. Delcara, one of the Shgin and Guinan's bonded sister, destroys several Borg ships using an ancient planet-killer berserker ship. The starships "Enterprise," "Chekov," and "Repulse" battle the Borg near Tholian space, and dying Delcara swears vengeance as she takes the planet-killer at high warp speed on a course into the heart of Borg space [GN 8]. Roughly around this time, Riku's son is born [DSN #30]. stardates 44805.3-44812.6 {20-23 October} The U.F.P. offers to assist in revitalizing Kaelon II's sun. Dr. Timicin and Lwaxana Troi are transported to the Praxillus system where a helium-ignition test is conducted using photon torpedoes fired from the "Enterprise" [TNG 196]. Security officer Jenna D'Sora and Jeff Arton breakup [TNG 199]. stardate 44820.5 {26 October} The U.S.S. "Sutherland" (NCC-72015) "Nebula" class starship is com- missioned. This vessel will be commanded by Lt. Commander Data during the Romulan blockade [TNG 201]. stardates 44821.3-44824.4 {26-27 October} Ambassador Odan, a Trill symbiont being, settles a conflict between the moons Alpha and Beta of the planet Peliar Zel using Commander Riker as a host body [TNG 197]. Around this time, Cudarris moves out of the city Verdeen on Xhaldia [GN 31]. stardates 44839.2-44840.8 {02 November} The "Enterprise" is called to Beltaxiyan Minor, a Jaradan outpost in the Archimedes sector, by the insectoid Jarada to open diplomatic relations. The diplomatic party is split up on the surface and eventually it is learned that the Jarada are suffereing from a biochemical imbalance, resulting in insanity. Dr. Crusher and Selar present them with a cure, but the xenophobic Jarada prefer not to associate with the U.F.P. In the aftermath, Keiko O'Brien learns that she is pregnant [TNG #22]. The warp core arrives and is Gamma welded into place on the "Defiant." The outer hull is fully sealed and internal fitting begins. Warp coils arrive and are welded into place. The front end is redesigned to accommodate the modified weapons systems. A modified sub computer core from the "Galaxy" Class Project is found to be suitable for use as a main computer. It is installed and technical modifications begin [Inet11]. In the Delta Quadrant, Vir (a Voth) becomes Professor Gagin's assistant [V 165]. stardates 44885.5-44896.9 {19-23 November} Enroute to Risa to attend an artificial intelligence seminar, Lt. Commander La Forge is intercepted and brainwashed by Romulans into assassinating Governor Vagh of Krios. Ambassador Kell is revealed to be aiding the Romulans in their goal of severing the U.F.P.-Klingon alliance [TNG 198]. stardate 44899.1 {24 November} The U.S.S. "Galaxy" (NCC-70637) is assigned as a test platform for upgrade research performed for the aging "Ambassador" class ships. Over the next two years, no less than 36 specialist groups will visit the starship carrying out 79 research projects [GEC V6N5]. Worf develops a new security simulation holoprogram. A century-old Klingon lifeboat is recovered by the "Enterprise." The lone survivor aboard is K'pril, son of Korpi, a bioengineered Klingon transformed to infiltrate the U.F.P. He relays to Lt. Worf how nearly every member of the Klingon Defense Force in the Loski system underwent the transformation and the resulting civil war and chaos after the homeworld ordered the project halted. K'pril is allowed to die a warrior's death via Worf's holodeck program [SNW II]. stardates 44932.3-44935.9 {06-07 December} The "Enterprise" probes the Mar Oscura dark matter nebula and encounters unique space deformation pockets produced by the dark matter contents. The ship heads for Starbase 260 after narrowly escaping the nebula. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. (J.G.) Van Mayter (Engineering Officer?) [TNG 199]. Propulsion dynamics for the "Nova" prototype are approved and sent to the Jupiter Station. They send back a new warp core for the class which is roughly half the output of the "Defiant's" core. The M/ARA design is standardized for the class. The spaceframe design is approved and full specifications are forwarded to the Avalon Fleet Yards for designations. The U.S.S. "Nova" production begins with a projected 2 year turnover for the prototype. Modified "Sovereign" class nacelles are used and made standard in the class. Primary hull construction begins [Inet11]. About this time, a Tamarian ship arrives at El-Adrel IV in an attempt to contact the U.F.P. A subspace message is sent [TNG 202]. Assuming the cyle has not been disrupted, Tuvok once again experiences pon farr [V 145]. The U.S.S. "Grissom" is assigned to escort a diplomatic team to oversee peace talks between the Carvargna and the Dufaux in the Anzibar system. The team consists of Byron and Stephanie Kenyon, Captain Kenyon's brother and daughter. The Dufaux mercilessly torture them to death. Captain Kenyon becomes unhinged and arms the Carvargna with superior weaponry, ignoring orders from Star Fleet Command and eventually taking the "Grissom" into battle against the Dufaux. Facing Kradius, the Dufaux warlord, First Officer Calhoun steps in and executes him, saving Captain Kenyon's life. Kenyon commits suicide with his own phaser. Calhoun blames himself for not taking action earlier and resigns from Star Fleet (though officially he takes leave), belting Captain Jellico on the way out [NF #1, TCT #5]. The chassis latching system for the "Europa" passes Review 1, and the ship's spaceframe is 65% completed [Inet11]. stardates 44995.3-44998.3 {29-30 December} Captain Picard participates in the installation ceremony of Gowron, on the Klingon home world, as Arbiter of Succession. The Duras family line, allied with the Romulans, gather a large force near Beta Thorador. Civil war erupts in the Klingon Empire, generated by Romulans intent on breaking the Klingon-U.F.P. alliance. Lt. Worf resigns his Star Fleet commission to aid in the war effort [TNG 200]. Lt. William Riker, still marooned on Nervala IV since 2361, makes a painting of Betazed's Janerin Falls using a hand phaser [TNG 250]. Darak and Kinsak contribute to the Great Poker Shootout on Risa [DSN #4]. Cedra and Dejana arrive at the Kaladrys Valley camp on Bajor [DSN #7]. Clinical depression leads to the colony's first suicide [NWNC]. At the Star Fleet Academy, Carlos Jimenez is a member of the Academy Boxing Team [SsC]. 31 December {stardate 45000.0} At a New Years Eve party, Elizabeth Lense is mistakenly introduced to an Andorian whom she will believe to be Julian Bashir [DSN 468]. Robin Lefler graduates from the Star Fleet Academy in the 99th percentile, the first in her class in Engineering courses. She is posted to the "Enterprise" under Chief Engineer La Forge [SsC]. 2368, January Warp field and weapons array problems are found in the frontal half of the "Defiant." Work is stopped until a new design is decided upon. A new outer hull is laid down over a new front half of the ship. The bridge module is attached, the crew quarter is fitted, and the computer becomes self aware [Inet11]. The geopolitical structure of Earth in the year 2368 consists of the United Nations as the main governing body located in Geneva, Switzerland, Europa Sector. It has jurisdiction over all planetary affairs, to mediate conflicts between separate sectors, to negotiate treaties, and to elect U.F.P. delegates. The U.N. also possesses no armies. Secondary governing bodies of Earth span 7 independent sectors: Europa Sector (Europe, Balkan States), Asian Sector (Russian Free States, China), Afrika Sector (African Continent, Madagascar), Arabic Sector (Arabian Peninsula, North-East Africa), Pacifica Sector (Pacific Rim, Australia), Canam Sector (North America), and the Southern States Sector (South America, Antartica). The secondary governing bodies have jurisdiction over trade and commerce, Human services, and prison systems. None possess armies. Tertiary governing bodies consist of 128 countries and have jurisdiction over laws, taxation, and monitary systems. Tertiary bodies possess localized peacekeeping forces [FTS]. The exteriors of the Type 8 and Type 9 shuttles are designed. Up to date computer systems and sensors are added and with the design work completed the prototypes begin construction [Inet11]. Kathryn Janeway is present when Tuvok buys a Vulcan meditation lamp [V 170]. New Aberdeen Naval Yards submits an idea to use the currently existing "Galaxy" class saucer frames from the halted construction on ships 10 and 11 of that class. The concept is validated on mission simulators and New Aberdeen Yards is selected as the prime contractor for the "Qapla" class starship. Frame design and software architecture pass design review 0, and before the year's end design review 1. Carry-overs from the "Galaxy" class project, hull materials, computer core, and SIF/IDF designs will proceed rapidly. Klingon propulsion systems pass review 0, and it is decided to develop phasers, disruptors, and torpedoes together as an integrated weapons system (IWS), which also passes review 0. Near the year's end, the frame and hull designs will be frozen although materials will have been ordered. The transporter design for the new ship passes reviews 0, 1, and 2. The propulsion team however finds difficulty in integrating the Federation warp core with Klingon drive coils. Software architecture will pass reviews 1 and 2 before next year, while the separ- able hull design passes reviews 0 and 1. The "Galaxy" class frames G010 and G011 will be towed to New Aberdeen from Utopia Planetia by the U.S.S. "Shire," a new "Suffolk" class heavy transport tug. In addition, long-lead materials are ordered this year for the computer and warp cores, nacelles, and impulse drive [KTM]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief to upgrade and refit the "Galaxy" class starship. The last of the original 6 "Galaxy" class hulls is moved to Pod 4 at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards. The general idea is to modify, upgrade, and refit the ship with the latest technologies. One month later, construction begins on two more 'dreadnoughts' and a team from the Avalon Fleet Yards arrives to help [Inet11]. This may also be the period during which the Wa'DevwI' tu'lu ("There is one leader") self-destruct mechanism becomes popular among Klingon captains--until a couple of ships explode, forcing the High Council to outlaw it. Unlike the self-destruct mechanisms on U.F.P. starships, this Klingon unit is disarmed by a series of commands entered every 26 hours by the commanding officer to reset the destruct cycle [TCT #2]. The "Boreth" class battlecruiser enters service in the Klingon Empire. A medium sized warship mainly intended to replace the aging "K't'inga" class battlecruisers, armed with the usual disruptor cannons and photon torpedo tubes, it also features a significantly improved cloaking device. Capable of warp 9.65, the battlecruiser carries a complement of 510 [Inet2]. This year the "Akira" class heavy cruiser is commissioned. The "Akira" class are the first vessels authorized by the Perimeter Defense Directive, produced at the Antares Fleet Yards (Antares IV) with warp 9.8 capacity, 2 photon torpedo banks, 6 phasers, and a complement of 500 [LUG, DNTM]. The U.S.S. "Danube" (NX-72003) runabout prototype begins flight trials off the surface of Mars [DNTM]. The "Patria" (NCC-72035) class explorer enters service. A somewhat simpler alternative to the larger, more complex, and expensive "Galaxy" class, the "Patria" explorer will prove adequate but the Battle of Wolf 359 will prove the worth of heavily armed starships. This class will total 6 ships, each with ship's complements of 952, and possessing warp 9.85 capacity [Inet2]. The last Type 6 shuttlecraft is delivered from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards this year [Inet11]. In the Delta Quadrant, the Rhawn homeworld dies [S31 #4]. stardates 45020.4-45025.4 {07-09 January} Star Fleet sets up a blockade of 23 ships between the Romulus and Klingon systems, using a tachyon pulse web to locate cloaked Romulan warbirds. Captain Picard meets Commander Sela of the Romulan fleet. The Duras influence is broken and Worf regains his honor, and position in Star Fleet, as the Romulan warbirds retreat [TNG 201]. Note that the starships participating in the tachyon detection network, in addition to the "Enterprise," include: the "Ajax" (NCC-11574, "Apollo" class), "Sutherland" (NCC-72015, "Nebula" class), "Excalibur" (NCC-26517, "Ambassador" class), "Akagi" (NCC-62158, "Rigel" class), "Endeavour" (NCC-71805, "Nebula" class), "Thomas Paine" (NCC-65530, "New Orleans" class), "Hood" (NCC-42296, "Excelsior" class), "Trieste" (NCC-37124, "Merced" class?), "Goddard" (NCC-59621, "Korolev" class), "Hermes" (NCC-10376, "Anteres" class), "Aries" (NCC-45167, "Renaissance" class), "Ahwahnee" (NCC-71620, "Cheyenne" class), "Hornet" (NCC-45231, "Renaissance" class), "Merrimac" (NCC-61827, "Nebula" class), "Charleston" (NCC-42285, "Excelsior" class), and "Tian Man Men" (NCC-21382, "Miranda" class) [TNG 201]. Shortly after the Klingon Civil War, a Romulan warbird runs into the U.S.S. "Potemkin" and loses the encounter. Thadoc, helmsman aboard the Romulan warbird, is made the scapegoat and accused of incompetence. Thadoc will be sent to a penal colony. En route, the transport vessel will run into a subspace anomaly and most of the prisoners and crew are killed. Red Abbey of the "Daring" rescues Thadoc who later signs on aboard the "Daring" as her helmsman [TCT #2]. The I.K.S. "Letjub" ("Sompek" class) destroys 3 pirate vessels after attacking a convoy it was guarding, without losing a single crewmember to enemy attack [Inet10]. Lt. (J.G.) Albert Barnaby is promoted to full Lieutenant following field training for the Tactical Division. He is assigned as a relief Tactical Officer on the "Enterprise" [SsC]. stardates 45047.2-45048.8 {17 January} Contact is finally established with the Tamarians after Captain Picard risks his life communicating with Dathon on El-Adrel IV [TNG 202]. In the Delta Quadrant, Seven of Nine and a team of Borg crashland on Planet 1865-Alpha. Temporarily severed from the Collective, the drones begin to regain their singular memories. Seven of Nine helps to re- assimilate them into the Collective by injecting them with nanoprobes prior to establishing a beacon to contact the Borg vessel [V 222]. Seven of Nine and Axum become lovers in the subconscious realm of Unimatrix Zero [V 246]. Lt. Lian T'su transfers to the U.S.S. "Budapest" (NCC-64923) as Senior Ops Manager [SsC]. stardates 45076.3-45077.8 {27-28 January} The Cardassians stage the destruction of the Solarian IV colony. Admiral Kennelly assigns Ensign Ro Laren to the "Enterprise" to perform a covert mission in violation of the Prime Directive [TNG 203]. stardates 45091.4-45120.6 {02-13 February} The "Enterprise" is assigned to perform a thorough survey of Sector 21305, better known as the Badlands. The shuttlecraft "Hawking" is deployed with Commander Riker and Data aboard and abducted by a Cardassian warship. In exchange for the officers, the "Enterprise" hosts Jos Mengred and Pakat aboard, allowing to assist in the survey. Riker suffers from tetryon particle radiation poisoning, and a war with the Cardassians is averted [TB1]. stardates 45122.3-45129.2 {13-16 February} The almost-established Melona IV colony is wiped out by the crystal entity which destroyed the Omicron Theta colony. Specialist Dr. Kila Marr is assigned to the "Enterprise" to aid in the problem. In the Brechtian cluster, she destroys the creature using a graviton beam [TNG 204]. stardate 45128.0 {15 February} As of this stardate there has been six MGX scout probes launched to various sectors within the Orion Arm of the galaxy [FTS]. Star Fleet Command and the ASDB review material put forward by the Advanced Idea Designs Team. Star Fleet decides to proceed with the proposed "Carrier" class of starship, redesigned to be based off the "Galaxy" class starship. Work commences at the Avalon Fleet Yard [Inet11]. The "Tro'Qa" class destroyer is commissioned in the Klingon Empire. Having 4 warp nacelles for speed, and narly as powerful as a heavy destroyer, "Tro'Qas" will be assigned duties not normally given to destroyers [Inet10]. The season turns to winter on Hazimot (Iamme IV) [TLE #5]. During a visit to Terok Nor, Rekk Devra Kilrune is murdered [TNG #53]. stardate 45156.1 {26 February} Following a mission to Mudor V, the "Enterprise" strikes a quantum filament, causing massive power and computer failures nearly destroying the ship. Molly Miyaki Worf O'Brien is born. The "Enterprise" heads for Starbase 67 for repairs [TNG 205]. Ambassador Spock disappears from Vulcan. His destination is Romulus [TNG 208]. 03 March {stardate 45172.1} Lt. Commander Chakotay, serving under Captain Madolyn Gordon aboard the U.S.S. "Gettysburg," visits Bajor. He meets his old Academy friend Sveta who requests he join a resistence movement being called the Maquis opposed to the Demilitarized Zone. A sudden attack on his homeworld of Trebus changes Chakotay's life when his village is incinerated by thermalite weaponry. He resigns his commission from Star Fleet. Sveta procures the "Liberty" for him and puts him in contact with Seska. He will join the [V 198]. Star Fleet's Galaxy Exploration Command sets forth an open contract to all shipbuilders for a new scout design to supplement the "Oberth" (NCC-600) class starships. Out of a multitude of potential applicants for the contract, only McKinley OCY, Shuvinjaalis, and Blakeston Engineering are accepted [GEC V6N6]. The primary hull of the "Mahan" is 65% completed and computers are delivered for fitting work [Inet11]. Maddy Calloway receives a commendation for her knowledge of Klingon customs following work with trauma victims of a volcanic disaster at the Klingon colony on Angkor III [SsC]. stardates 45208.2-45212.1 {16-17 March} Riker returns from leave on Risa with a psychotropically addictive game, quickly distributed aboard ship. The "Enterprise" heads for the largely uncharted Phoenix cluster on a survey mission after the assignment of science teams to the "Enterprise" from the "Zhukov" (NCC-62136). Wesley Crusher, on vacation from the Academy, joins the "Enterprise" and with help from Ensign Robin Lefler, prevents a Ktaran invasion. The Ktaran ship is towed to Starbase 82 and the "Enterprise" rendezvous with the starship "Merrimac" (NCC-61827) to transport Crusher back to the Academy, then to Oceanus IV for a diplomatic mission [TNG 206]. Radath Keiy becomes involved in a badly planned smuggling scheme [DSN #9]. stardates 45223.4-45230.3 {21-24 March} The "Enterprise" is contaminated by a silicon-based clay lifeform from Phaedra (Xerxes Gamma IV) in the Cassiopeian system. At Starbase 210 the "Enterprise" is nearly self-destructed before the organism is converted back into its inert form, and the "Enterprise" remains in drydock for at least two weeks for repairs. "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Michaels (Hull Maintenance Engineer) [TNG #25]. stardate 45231.2 {24 March} Star Fleet intelligence locates Spock on Romulus [TNG 208]. stardates 45233.1-45240.6 {25-28 March} Recalled to Starbase 234, Admiral Ruah Brackett briefs Captain Picard on the disappearance of Ambassador Spock. Ambassador Sarek dies. Captain Picard and Lt. Commander Data are transported to Romulus aboard the "Kruge," a Klingon Bird of Prey commanded by Captain K'Vada. The "Enterprise" investigates the disappearance of the starship "T'Pau" (NSP-17938) from the depot at Qualor II [TNG 208]. Note that at this time Sarek's death is attributed to naturally-caused Bendii Syndrome. In 2373 it will be revealed to have been deliberately induced by Ki Aloysius Mendrossen, Sarek's chief of staff, and a dedicated member of the Symmetrists [GN 26]. stardate 45245.8 {29 March} Senator Pardek betrays Ambassador Spock. Commander Sela's plan of conquering Vulcan fails and the stolen Vulcan ships transporting 2,000 Romulan troops are destroyed to prevent capture. Picard and Data return to the "Enterprise" and Spock remains on Romulus to continue his peace efforts [TNG 207]. Following Commander Sela's progressive failures, she will be reduced to the command of an old, failing warbird, the "N'ventnar" ("Bared Fang"), manned by a crew of officers no one in the Romulan fleet wanted. During the Eloh mission in late 2369, she will be utilized by the Tal Shiar as a diversion--which she will cleverly turn around to her advantage [TNG #35]. Sela's bunglings will eventually force her to flee Romulus, using her supporters to obtain the materials needed to survive [GN 34]. April New ablative armor arrives and is installed over the new front hull of the "Defiant." Preliminary testing of all systems is complete [Inet11]. About this time, Silne Koryn takes up residence on DS9 as a "personal entertainer" for a Cardassian mining executive [DSN #10]. Charivretha zh'Thane is elected to the position of Councillor with a mandate from the Andorian people to improve trading positions with non- U.F.P. worlds [G #4]. April {stardate 45251.4} Commander Nimembeh orders Cadet Kim to procure a printed, bound book: 'Men Against The Sea' of the 'Bounty' trilogy. Kim meets Libby Lattimore interested in the same book, and learns that his roommate had a crush on him [GN 33]. stardate 45279.5 {11 April} Engineering Teams 5 and 8 of the Astrodynamics Design Group at Utopia Planitia begin an outline of the developments to the basic "Ambassador" class spaceframe which will allow the incorporation of newly developed multiphasic resolution sensors from the Particle Mechanics Lab of the Daystrom Institute as a retrofit of the YPS 8063 (which later evolved into the YPS 8066) series propulsion and power system [GEC V6N5]. Star Fleet Command and the ASDB review material put forth by the Advanced Idea Designs Team. Star Fleet decides to proceed with the proposed "Harper" class based off the first draft of the "Europa" class starship. Work commences at hte Avalon Fleet Yard [Inet11]. stardate 45300.0 {18 April} As of this stardate, 19% of the galaxy has been charted, an area equivalent to 640 sectors. Explored space is divided into 4 quadrants, each under a separate command structure. Each quadrant contains an equal mix of explored and unexplored territory and each borders a culture unfriendly to the Federation [FTS]. The U.S.S. "Nova" (NCC-72380) class ship of the "Nova" class surveyors is laid down at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, Mars [Inet1]. Samantha Wildman becomes a student instructor at Star Fleet Academy. This year she will serve a midshipman assignment with a Federation science team on Ktaria VII, studying the dynamics of the Ktarian jungle ecosystem [SsC]. Carl La Fong enters the Star Fleet Academy [TNG #33]. About this time, Ensign Ganesa Mehta is assigned to the "Enterprise" following a citation for exceptional valor received during her first mission involving a Romulan ship threatening a Federation outpost. About this same time on Epictetus III, Teodora Tibawi graduates from Nicopolis and joins the Tireos Oceanographic Institute [TNG #43]. The Department of Temporal Investigations detects the Narendra poly-point event which briefly created the alternate war timeline via NCC-1701-C [SNW II]. Simon Tarses returns to duty following a 6 month suspension for falsifying data (his Romulan ancestory). He will enter Star Fleet Academy upon Captain Picard's recommendation [SsC]. stardates 45321-45323 {26-27 April} Mind-rape occurs on Nel III and is mistaken for Iresine syndrome [TNG 212]. stardates 45349.1-45351.9 {06-07 May} The "Enterprise" aids Penthara IV's devastation following the impact of an asteroid and is observed by a criminal time traveler, Burlinghoff Rasmussen. The "Enterprise" later travels to Starbase 214 to turn Rasmussen over to authorities [TNG 209, DSN 488]. Sometime after his capture, Rasmussen will recover the stashed blueprints of his time pod after convincing Star Fleet's headshrinks that he was rehabilitated. Eventually joining up with an ancestor, the Rasmussens will conduct research for Paramount Pictures. He will die in a traffic accident in 22nd Century New Jersey while on a meeting to Paramount [SNW II]. At the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, Mars, the U.S.S. "Equinox" (NCC-72381) "Nova" class surveyor is laid down [Inet1]. stardates 45376.3-45376.8 {16 May} In orbit of Bilana III, the "Enterprise" monitors the trial runs of the Soliton Wave propulsion tests. Alexander Rozhenko joins the civilian crew of the "Enterprise" [TNG 210]. stardate 45397.3 {24 May} In Sector 97, the research vessel "Vico" (NAR-18834) is found wrecked by the starship "Enterprise." One survivor is rescued and the "Enterprise" faces intense gravitic fields in the Black Cluster [TNG 211]. June The "Defiant" completes its first warp jump. Serious problems are discovered with the warp engines and the structural integrity field. The problems are rectified as best as possible and the testing of basic systems continues [Inet11]. stardates 45429.3-45435.8 {05-07 June} Mind rape is dealt with aboard the "Enterprise" when a group of Ullian ambassadors are ferried to Starbase 4 [TNG 212]. Computer cores arrive and are fitted to the "Europa." The nacelle design passes Reviews 1 and 2. Reactors are put online and begin supplying primary power [Inet11]. stardate 45460.3 {16 June} The first phase of construction on the "Dawn Treader" (NCC-75010) begins with the ordering of lead items such as warp drive and impulse units from Yoyodyne Propulsion Systems, the warp core from Walter Alexander of Falkirk, Scotland, and the bioneural computer core from Daystrom Computer Systems on Luna [GEC V8N1]. The "Durgor" class light warship is commissioned in the Cardassian Union. One of the oddest-shaped ships in the Cardassian fleet, owing much to U.F.P. shipbuilding principles, the "Durgor" features 3 external warp nacelles on pylons. The Central Command will typically utilize this class as support craft for larger warships in fleet formations. The "Sulor" class escort is also commissioned this year. Also functional as a scout or science vessel, the "Sulor" class seems to resemble a Ferengi or Klingon vessel as much as a Cardassian one [Inet10]. stardate 45470.1 {20 June} Tracking the course of a stellar core fragment, the "Enterprise" establishes contact with a long-lost Earth colony on Moab IV. A multi-phase tractor beam saves the colony from destruction, although their contact with the U.F.P. disrupts the genetically-perfect society [TNG 213]. About this time, Mireh Sibias is born [MG #2]. Veronica Stadi graduates from Star Fleet Academy in the 96th percentile. With her Third-level pilot certificate, she is assigned as a shuttle pilot to the Mars-Saturn run in the Sol system [SsC]. The primary hull of the "Nova" is 65% completed. Computers are delivered for fitting work. Work continues on the habitat and outer hull sections. Three more ships are begun: the U.S.S. "Coral Sea," U.S.S. "Equinox," and U.S.S. "Stephen Hawking" ("Sea" and "Hawking" will later be renamed "Solstice" and "Ecliptic"?). The computer core of the "Nova" is activated and ship functions begin to be transferred from station control to ship control [Inet11, Inet1]. stardate 45494.2 {28 June} In the Epsilon Silar system, investigating signals in the search for intelligent life, the "Enterprise" complement has their memories suppressed by a Satarran weapon. The Satarrans nearly convince the crew to attack their enemies, the Lysians. The "Enterprise" heads for Starbase 301 as the crew recover their memories [TNG 214]. Picard and the "Enterprise" will again encounter the Satarrans during the Dokaalan incident [TNG #70, TNG #71]. Work continues on the habitat and outer hull sections of the U.S.S. "Sovereign." The computer cores are activated and the ship's functions begin to be transferred from station control to ship control [Inet11]. Lt. Commander Ericka Benteen is promoted to full Commander and accepts the post as adjutant to Admiral Mamoru Nakamura, Starbase Commander of Starbase 219 [SsC]. Star Fleet issues a brief for a long range, maneuverable warship to complement the "Defiant" class as the Dominion threat rises. Design plans commence at the Avalon Shipyards [Inet11]. stardates 45523.6-45527.9 {09-11 July} Following the "Enterprise's" survey of system 30452 FAS (Ma'ak Terrella), contact is made with the Lethanta of 30453 FAS (Ma'ak Indawe "Stronghold" III, or Nem Ma'ak Bratuna "The Last Stand"). The Lethanta find themselves at war with their ancient enemies the Krann out to exterminate the Lethanta for the near-genecide of their ancestors on Ma'ak Krannag thousands of years ago. The war is halted with Dr. Crusher's announcement that the virus which decimated the ancient Krann was a natural occurance, not the handiwork of the Lethanta. The Krann decided to peacefully settle down in the system and coexist with the Lethanta. Presider Hek of the Krann fleet is removed from office but given command of a Seventh Fleet to seek out and annihilate Lethanta refugees who departed in asteroid generation ships [TNG #37]. Star Fleet Cadets Wesley Crusher and Joshua Albert go on a ski trip to Calgary [TNG 219]. Neal Hawk graduates from Star Fleet Academy in the 88th percentile. He is posted aboard the U.S.S. "Lancaster" as a security officer [SsC]. Also about this time, in the Delta Quadrant, Neelix claims to have passed by the apparent dilithium-rich rogue planetoid in the Vedian Serdality [V 105]. Dr. April Wade is nominated for the Carrington Award [DSN 462]. stardates 45571.2-45572.1 {27 July} Non-corporeal aliens gain control of "Enterprise" officers Data, Troi, and O'Brien and attempt to commandeer the starship, in orbit of Mab-Bu VI's moon [TNG 215]. Chief Miles O'Brien's mother dies. His father will remarry [DSN 434]. Also about this time, the first Star Fleet runabouts of the "Danube" class are commissioned. Each will be named after a Terran river, carry a crew of 4 and up to 30 passengers, and feature a swapable cargo module. General-purpose, short-range interstellar craft, with warp 4.7 capacity and equipped with transporters and landing capability, one such vessel will be assigned to the "Enterprise" and three will be assigned to Deep Space 9 next year [DSN 435, DSN 475]. Computer systems on the "Europa" prototype are operating at 74% of maximum and the system is expected to become self aware within the year. The warp cores are synchronized and begin primary testing, but problems are found in the auto-sync systems. The star drive section nears completion with the final attachment of the navigational deflector array. The "Galaxy" class bridge module is attached to the primary hull and hull work is completed. Habitat modules are attached and the bridge unit is brought to functional status. Computer systems are uploaded and tested. The primary modules are attached and the outer hull of the saucer section nears completion [Inet11]. Giancarlo Wu begins serving at the Federation Embassy on Qo'noS [IKSG #2]. stardate 45587.3 {01 August} Enroute to Sector 27628 for survey, the "Enterprise" assists the transport "Denver" (NCC-54927) struck by a gravitic mine. Lt. Worf's spine is crushed. He undergoes a risky genetronic replication operation conducted by Dr. Toby Russell--and recovers [TNG 216]. stardate 45588.9 {02 August} Chip Chalmers, one of the crew of the "Denver," dies as noted by Dr. Beverly Crusher [TNG 216, NTM]. After full power weapons testing, the "Defiant" is deemed unsuitable by Star Fleet inspectors and the ship is ordered to return to Utopia Planitia to be placed in storage [Inet11]. In an alternate timeline, during Worf's recovery he becomes attracted to Counselor Troi. Six months later he will formally requests Commander Riker's permission to court, and later marry, Deanna Troi. In another reality they will have two children: Shenara and Eric Christopher [TNG 263]. The U.S.S. "Magellan" (NCC-72381) "Galaxy (II)" class explorer is laid down at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards at Mars [Inet1]. The computer system of the "Nova" is now operating at 60% of maximum and the system is expected to become self aware within the year. Primary testing begins on the warp core, and a primary magnetic containment malfunction is found and corrected. With the primary hull 100% complete, the bridge module is attached [Inet11]. In the Delta Quadrant, an elecrokinetic storm overloads the power conduits on the Borg cube which departed from Wolf 359. 1100 corpses remain, while others are severed from the collective. Free, they are able to think for themselves again [V 159]. stardates 45614.6-45620.4 {11-14 August} A null space pocket is investigated by the "Enterprise." Commander Riker nearly violates the Prime Directive by interfering with an erogenous race, the J'naii. The "Enterprise" heads for the Phelen system to negotiate a trading agreement [TNG 217]. Roper leaves his job at the Federation Embassy [GN 34]. stardate 45652.1 {25 August} Charting the unexplored Typhon Expanse region, the "Enterprise" becomes trapped in time loop for 17.4 days. Breaking free, the "Enterprise" encounters the U.S.S. "Bozeman" (NCC-1841) from 2278 [TNG 218, GN 29]. The "Bozeman" will be docked at Starbase 12 as a spacefaring museum, a popular tourist attraction. Captain Bateson will be reunited with Captain Montgomery Scott, take the new "Sovereign" class "Enterprise" out on its first cruise, and be reunited with Captain Kirk in 2374 [GN 29, GN 32]. Almonte enters Star Fleet around this time [TNG #73]. Mizati, a Norendian, is born [V 238]. Lt. Allende graduates from the Star Fleet Academy [TNG #33]. September The "Defiant" Project is officially closed by Star Fleet [Inet11]. Wesley Crusher studies 'The Pirates of Penzance' [TNG #33]. In the Delta Quadrant, the hibernation pods fail to revive their occupants due to the computer's artificial environment [V 139]. In the Cardassian Empire, Enabran Tain tells Legat Boranius that he is retiring [DSN 467]. The Q powers within Amanda Rogers being to manifest themselves [TNG 232]. Around this time, Memlon is born [GN 32]. stardate 45703.9 {14 September} Back at the Star Fleet Academy to give the year's commencement address, Picard finds Cadet Wesley Crusher recovering from a training flight disaster. Crusher, and the remaining members of Nova squadron, are severely reprimanded for having attempted the forbidden Kolvoord Starburst Maneuver, which resulted in the death of Joshua Albert [TNG 219]. Cadets Jayme Miranda, Bobbie Ray, Hammon Titus, T'Rees, Nev Reoh, Moll Enor, and Elma enter Star Fleet Academy, forming Quad #64C. They begin work on their first year project: a chain-maker [GN 30]. stardate 45733.6 {25 September} A metal parasite from a destroyed asteroid near Tessen III (Pelorus asteroid field) poses a threat to the "Enterprise." Lwaxana Troi is nearly wed aboard the "Enterprise" to Minister Campio of Kostolain [TNG 220]. About this time, while the "Enterprise" participates in trade negotiations in the Signat system, Guinan visits Cadet Wesley Crusher at the Academy on Earth. She runs into Cadet Jayme Miranda. Quad #64C is reprimanded by Superintendent Brand for attempting to break into the Deng Observatory. Cadet Elma resigns her commission. The quad is placed on probation for 60 days [GN 30]. Lakonta (the Traveler) has a vision of Wesley Crusher's arrival on Dorvan V [TNG 272]. At approximately this time, a Vulcan robot probe scans the 329 Aurigae system and picks up high technological activity on the planet Megara-- a world originally reported as having been pre-technological. The Ferengi responsible for Megara's growth destroy the probe but not before it transmits its findings [TNG #30]. stardates 45761.3-45766.1 {04-06 October} After picking up miners from Harod IV and rescuing two Ferengi, the "Enterprise" escorts the ambassador of Krios to Valt Minor with a unique cargo: Kamala, a metamorph, who bonds with Captain Picard [TNG 221]. About this time on Bajor, Rakantha Province is promised soil reclamators [DSN 470]. While on a mission to purify the atmosphere of Lessenar and provide emergency assistance, the "Enterprise" rescues four Sli from the "Prospector" (B2004) passenger starliner. The emotion-casting Sli wreak havoc aboard ship and are transported to Starbase 81 along with the "Prospector" in tow--the victim of Ferengi sabotage [TNG #29]. Wesley Crusher, on vacation from the Academy, serves aboard the "Enterprise." The ship picks up Ambassador Offenhouse at Starbase 144 and escorts him to Megara (329 Aurigae II) to deal with the Ferengi responsible for advancing this primitive planet in violation of the Prime Directive. Investigation reveals that the Ferengi are operatives of the Cardassians who are in the process of constructing a strategic base on the planet with the intent of employing the natives for star service. With the destruction of a Ferengi vessel and a Cardassian "Liburnian" class warship, the "Fatal Arrow," the planet's inhabitants are liberated [TNG #30]. DaiMon Bok buys himself out of prison on Rog. He will make his way to the Dorius Cluster [TNG 274]. About this time, the Temporary Civilian Authority (TCA) is established on the planet Om in the Delta Quadrant [TCT #4]. The 3 proposed scout designs are unveiled for Star Fleet's Galaxy Exploration Command: the ill-fated "Norelski" (NX-66400) by Shuvinjaalis, the "Intrepid" (NX-74600) by McKinley OCY, and the "Cobra" (NX-11480) by Blakeston Engineering. The "Intrepid" class' contract will be picked up by Star Fleet. The "Cobra" will be retooled to serve as a long- range intelligence vessel for Military Operations Command [GEC V6N6]. The warp core on the "Intrepid" passes Review 3 and is tested to 90% peak. The computer system is fully self aware and umbilicals from the station are cut as the ship becomes fully self sufficient. Impulse systems pass Review 3 and are autonomous for low level power control. The secondary backup generators are shut down and become the auxiliary system control. The U.S.S. "Intrepid" leaves drydock for primary testing [Inet11]. stardate 45852.1 {06 November} A non-corporeal alien takes the form of a child's imaginary friend while the "Enterprise" studies FGC 47, a nebula-shrouded neutron star [TNG 222]. stardate 45854.2 {07 November} A lone Borg is rescued from a crashed scoutship by the "Enterprise" in the Argolis sector. The Borg, nicknamed Hugh, becomes partially Humanized separated from the Borg collective intelligence, and is returned to his own people--with a computer-based virus to disrupt the collective [TNG 223]. Garak, unable to bear DS9 station life, activates his cranial implant with a self-made device. His body will become completely dependent upon the higher endorphin levels generated by the implant over the next two years [DSN 442]. The warp core of the "Nova" passes Review 3 and is tested to 80% peak. The computer system is now fully self aware and umbilicals from the station are cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. The impulse systems pass Review 3 and are autonomous for low level power control. The secondary backup generators are shut down and become auxiliary system control. The weapons systems are installed and the U.S.S. "Nova" leaves drydock for primary testing [Inet11]. stardate 45873.3 {14 November} The U.S.S. "Enterprise" is diverted from taking shore leave on Luxor IV to Atropos where an archeological expedition, led by T'Sara, is found massacred by Orion mercenaries. The legendary Devil's Heart stone (Ko N'ya) has been unearthed and is soon recovered from a wrecked Ferengi Marauder by the "Enterprise." Its discovery results in damage to the "Enterprise" and the destruction of the Romulan warbird "Haakona" (responsible for destroying Starbase 193) and the Klingon bird of prey "Plath." The Heart is beamed into a wormhole which transports the stone beyond the known galaxy, while reunifying the descendents of the Iconian race. The "Enterprise" heads for Vulcan to deliver the art- ifacts unearthed from the T'Sara excavation [GN 13]. stardate 45892.4 {21 November} While aiding a damaged Romulan ship, Ensign Ro and Lt. Commander La Forge are temporarily presumed dead after being shifted out of phase while beaming back to the "Enterprise" from the Romulans' experimental molecular phase inverter. The "Enterprise" heads for Garadius IV [TNG 224]. Assigned to transport Byfrexian, Luss, and Cordian ambassadors to Sindar aboard the "Enterprise," Counselor Troi's life is saved by Admiral Riker from the 25th Century. In an alternate timeline, Troi dies from Raxatocin poisoning administered by a Chameloid from the future and the Sindareen become a powerful and formidable people [GN 11]. December The U.S.S. "Kensington" (NCC-75016) "Sovereign" class heavy cruiser is laid down at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards [Inet1]. Work continues on the habitat and outer hull sections of the "Charleston" prototype. The computer cores are activated and the ship functions begin to be transferred from station control to ship control. A "Nebula" class sensor/weapons pod is adapted for the class, with the weapons removed and the pod becoming the primary sensor housing for the ship [Inet11]. The Momidiums imprison Morgan Lefler. Unknown to her, Tarella Lee has escaped custody and succeeded in reaching Ahmista. The Promethians give her a gun of unprecedented power which forms a symbionic relationship with her. Lee wiped out the inhabitants with it, killing over 5 billion to protect her "lover" [NF #6]. stardate 45944.1 {10 December} Following a magnetic wave survey of the Parvenium system, an ancient probe from Kataan (Selarian sector) is encountered by the "Enterprise." A nucleonic beam from the probe allows Picard to live life as Kaman, a Kataan inhabitant who lived 1,000 years ago, in 20 to 25 minutes of real time [TNG 225]. Work continues on the habitat and outer hull sections of the "Kelvin." The computer cores are activated and ship functions begin to be trans- ferred from station control to ship control [Inet11]. stardates 45959.1-45965.3 {16-18 December} The "Enterprise" is called to Earth on a priority mission when Lt. Commander Data's head is unearthed in San Francisco, having been buried for nearly five centuries. Further investigation brings the "Enterprise" to Devidia II (Marrab Sector) where a temporal disturbance transports Data back in time to 1893 [TNG 226]. The unearthed artifacts in San Francisco peak the interest of Star Fleet cadets Bobbie Ray, Hammon Titus, Jayme Miranda. Exploring the underground caverns, they nearly drown. Their actions result in their Quad (#64C) being reprimanded by Admiral Brand a second time [GN 30]. After approximately a year of wandering, Admiral Nechayev finds Mackenzie Calhoun. She will use him as a deep undercover operative over the next several years [NF #1, TCT #5]. Transporter Chief O'Brien begins wearing one single 'hollow' rank pip as opposed to his previous two solid rank pips [TNG 226/TNG 228]. The forward port side turbolift shaft in Engineering aboard the "Enterprise" is replaced with a vertical Jefferies tube (Number 25?) [TNG 226/TNG 228]. The Theoretical Propulsion Dynamics labs send a modified "Sovereign" class warp core, fully functional, for fitting and testing with the bare chassis of the "Midway." The chassis latching system passes Review 1 and the ship's spaceframe is 99% completed [Inet11]. In an un-named swamp, Kira fights Cardassians on Bajor [DSN 420]. Marlath is born on the Ocampa homeworld in the Delta Quadrant around this time [GN 33]. The first major crew transfer to Blue Rocket occurs during this period [TDW #2]. A bottle of Candor champagne from this year's vintage will be presented to Major Kira Nerys by Quark in 2371 [DSN 454]. Thomas Chang is assigned to the "Aldebaran" as counselor [DSNA1]. 2369 stardate 46001.3 {31 December, 2368} Data is rescued from the 18th Century using the technology of the shape-shifters. Mark Twain is given a brief tour of the "Enterprise." The alien base of operations on Devidia II is destroyed via a volley of photon torpedoes [TNG 227]. The "Galaxy" class frames for the "Qapla" Class Development Project are renumbered Q001 and Q002 for the "Qapla" and "Kai Tam" vessels respect- ively. Software architecture and transporter design will be frozen. The IWS also passes reviews 1 and 2, and also will be partially frozen. While warp power integration problems are solved, the separable hull design passes review 2 and is frozen. The design of the habitation module will be broken into Federation and Klingon variants with separate design teams [KTM]. The saucer section latches of the "Midway" fail Review 2. The computer cores arrive and are fitted [Inet11]. Lt. (J.G.) Joseph Carey is promoted to full Lieutenant grade and named Warp Core Supervisor aboard the "Sutherland." In 2371 he will be assigned to the U.S.S. "Voyager" as Assistant Chief Engineer [SsC]. stardate 46005.8 {02 January} Construction begins on the spaceframe of the U.S.S. "Dawn Treader" (NCC-75010) with a simple first-weld ceremony at the 40 Eridani A Star Fleet Yards [GEC V8N1]. While serving on the "Lancaster," Neal Hawk is severely wounded by a disruptor blast while shielding the Federation Ambassador Louis Caggiano from an assassination attempt on Kasperia Prime. He is awarded the Purple Heart [SsC]. This year will see the commissioning of the "Steamrunner" class heavy frigate and the "Norway" class cruiser, the 2nd and 3rd ship classes authorized by the Perimeter Defense Directive respectively. The "Norway" class medium cruisers are produced at the ASDB Integration Section of Spacedock 1 in Earth orbit, with complements of 190, warp 9.7 potential, and ordnance of 6 phaser emitters and 2 torpedo banks [LUG, DNTM]. The refitting of the 4 surviving "Commonwealth" class star cruisers also begins this year. Star Fleet plans to keep the class in active service well into the 25th Century [GEC V6N6]. The "Bremen" (NCC-73022) class frigate enters service. Based on the engineering hull design developed in the 2350s, the "Bremen" class is equipped with the most recent weapons, computer system, and warp drive. With warp 9.90 capacity, a complement of 127, and a design making the "Bremen" a sucessor to the "Intrepid" class, 11 ships will comprise this class [Inet2]. Captain Ileen Maisel takes the long-range science vessel "Marignano" on deep space exploration on the fringe of the Sagittarius Arm. The investigative sequence will last two years [TNG #45]. Professor Samas Rychi is elected to the council of ministers on Epictetus III [TNG #43]. Maddy Calloway transfers to the U.S.S. "Enterprise" and serves on the medical staff under Dr. Crusher [SsC]. Over the next 3 years, several ships will go missing in or near Cardassian space. These include the U.S.S. "Durant" fleet escort and the satellite tender U.S.S. "Tuscany." Their crews are placed in a mock village to be tested and studied by Gul Madred [GN 29]. Star Fleet issues a mission brief for a new class of starship. The major points of this new class: firepower, high speed, capable of carrying at least 3 runabouts and 4 fighters, and to have high powered defensive systems. The ASDB approves the proposal for the "Backman" class [Inet11]. The Son'a begin production on their Battlecruiser class vessels. At nearly 800 meters in length and crews of 1,020, these vessels are heavily armed with 24 Type 11 phasers, 5 Type 5 photon torpedo launchers, and 2 isolitic subspace wave weapons. Warp capacity is 9.8 [Inet11]. stardates 46041.1-46043.6 {15 January} Four survivors of the science ship U.S.S. "Yosemite" (NCC-19002) in the Igo sector are rescued by the "Enterprise," after being suspended in a transporter buffer, by Lt. (j.g.) Barclay [TNG 228]. Probably shortly after this experience, Lt. Barclay is briefly assigned to the "Debakey" to aid Dr. Katherine Pulaski in modifying a diagnostic biofilter. An olfactory neural stimulator pathogen is isolated at Cygnus IV [SNW II]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief for a vessel capable of combat, high speed, and covert ops missions. The general idea is for a modular starship based around the basic design of the "Akira," only smaller, and using the most up-to-date design ideals and weaponry. One project is handed to Star Fleet for the "Proteus" class and the design is approved [Inet11]. Paola Calderon, the wife of Kenneth Dalby, is raped and murdered. He joins the Maquis resistance movement and will serve under Chakotay as Assistant Engineer [SsC]. This year sees the passing of a directive claiming Kavis Alpha IV as the official homeworld of evolved, sapient nanites. All sentient nanites are to be transported to this planet [SSG]. The computer system of the "Charleston" is now operating at 70% of maximum, with the system expected to become self aware within the year. The warp core begins primary testing. The antimatter regulation control is found to be outside acceptable levels and a primary magnetic contain- ment malfunction is found to be a problem. The design team will work on a solution for 9 months before finding a solution. The primary hull is completed and the bridge module is attached [Inet11]. stardates 46071.6-46075.1 {26-27 January} Ambassador Ves Alkar is rescued from a transport ship under attack by Rekag starships. Counselor Troi temporarily mutates under Alkar's influence while carrying out negotiations on Seronia [TNG 229]. This year Veronica Stadi is promoted to Lt. Junior Grade and assigned as a test pilot to the "Intrepid" class starship prototype. She will improve piloting efficiency ratings by 33% [SsC]. Star Fleet stops using the old "Ranger" class transports, though many will remain in civilian service [Inet9]. The redesign of an existing "Galaxy" class hull begins for the "Carrier" prototype. Star Fleet Command sets a class limit to 10 ships due to their massive size. The Propulsion Dynamics Laboratory at Jupiter Station finalizes a dual warp core configuration and material testing begins. Later in the year a mock up warp core will arrive for test fitting to the U.S.S. "Carrier," but the ship will not be ready. The delivery of the main database FTL core will be promised early in the next year. The ASDB will review work on the "Carrier" project closely [Inet11]. stardate 46125.3 {14 February} Captain Montgomery Scott is rescued from the crashed "Sydney" class transport "Jenolen" (NCC-S2010) trapped on an alien Dyson Sphere artifact, after being suspended in the transporter for 75 years [TNG 230]. The keel of the "Qapla" (KL 762) prototype strike cruiser/heavy cruiser -exploratory is laid at New Aberdeen Yards [KTM]. On Pai (in the Dragon Empire) the royal wedding of the Green Pearl (Yao Hu) is scheduled [TNG #38]. Design work begins on the "Denmark" class. A new M/ARA design is standardized for the class. The "Sovereign" design is modified and approved. Full specifications are forwarded to Utopia Planitia for designations. The U.S.S. "Denmark" production begins with a projected 5 year turnover for the prototype ship. The design on saucer separation mechanisms arrive from the Vulcan Construction Agency. A torpedo turret from the "Sovereign" project is used, and the saucer section nears 20% chassis completion [Inet11]. stardates 46154.2-46191.2 {25 February-10 March} While charting the vast Amargosa Diaspora globular cluster, the "Enterprise" makes contact with beings through a tertiary subspace domain in Cargo Bay 4. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Edward Hagler [TNG 231]. About this time, the Andorian freighter "Tivela" arrives at Buran. After 4 days the vessel will depart for Artax IV. Unknown to the crew, the Burani leader T'Fara has poisoned them. Spreading a plague through the dispersal of local grain, he will blame the Andorians--and the Federation in general--for their plight [TNG #44]. Computer systems are now operating at 60% of maximum aboard the "Kelvin." The system is expected to become self aware within the year. Primary testing begins on the warp core. Antimatter regulation control is found to be outside acceptable levels, with a primary magnetic containment malfunction found to be a problem. The bridge module is attached when the primary hull is 100% complete [Inet11]. The "Orus" class mid-short ranged science vessel is commissioned this year. A warp 9 capacity vessel designed to be one of a series of ships to fulfill the role of "Oberth" ships [Inet13]. stardates 46192.3-46193.8 {11 March} Transporting Amanda Rogers from Starbase 112 to Tagra IV (Argolis cluster), the "Enterprise" officers must deal with her manifesting Q powers [TNG 232]. The basic space frame for the Type 8 shuttle is laid out according to the design. The mini computer core designed at Jupiter Station is installed, micro Cochrane engines are installed, and the micro shield generator is installed [Inet11]. Lt. (j.g.) Dan Kwan becomes acquainted with Ensign Calloway about this time [TNG 270]. Praetor Darok of the Romulan Empire assigns Commander Valak to command of the "Syrinx," the first of the new "D'Kazanak" class warbirds. He baits the "Enterprise" with a distress signal and commandeers her. Using the computer of the "Enterprise" to locate the coordinates of Hermeticus Two, both ships are taken into the Neutral Zone to this forbidden world--in reality, an artificial ark. The Ambimorph inhabitants release the "Enterprise" and take the crew of the "Syrinx" for study [TNG #26]. A Class M world is discovered within an immense interstellar cluster by the "Enterprise." The planet's inhabitants are discovered to be yet another group of Humans transplanted from Earth by the Preservers. Captain Picard and an away team shutdown a poaching operation in violation of the Prime Directive. In order to escape from the world's gravity mine defense system set into motion, the Preserver base of operations is hastily destroyed. The "Enterprise" heads for Starbase 217 for repair work [TNG #28]. The "Enterprise" assists the newly-admitted U.F.P. member world Buran by combating a plague blamed upon visiting Andorians. Investigation reveals the true culprit as being the world's leader, T'Fara. An "Enterprise" away mission concurrently preserves the Prime Directive on Iomides when cultural observer Maria Wallace is abducted, nearly revealing the Federation presence on this world [TNG #44]. Zandra Taitt graduates from the Star Fleet Academy in the 9th percentile and is posted to the stellar physics lab on Starbase 118. She will analyze findings of a newly created star in the Horsehead Nebula [SsC]. About this time, the Vulcan ship "T'Marisu" uses a virtual filter to aid in detecting cloaked Klingon renegade ships. Lt. Dax will use the same program on DS9 two years later to detect the "Helios" [DSN #9]. Sometime during this year, B'Elanna Torres is kicked out of Star Fleet. She serves aboard a Bolian freighter as an engineer until Cardassians seize the vessel and Gul Tancret kills the crew. Chakotay rescues her with the "Liberty" and takes her to Riva where she joins the Maquis [V 197, GN 33]. stardates 46235.7-46236.3 {27 March} Returning from Marlonia, "Enterprise" personnel are beamed aboard ship during their shuttlecraft's passage through a molecular reversion field, reducing them to children. The shuttlecraft "Fermi" (NCC-1701-D/09) is lost. After a short-duration Ferengi take-over, the transporter restores them to their original ages, and a missing science team on Ligos VII is recovered [TNG 233, DSN 488]. The warp cores on the "Europa" pass Review 3 and are tested to 90% peak. The computer system is fully self aware and the umbilicals from the station are cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. The structural latching systems onboard, with regards to saucer separation, are tested and approved. Impulse and weapons systems pass Review 3 [Inet11]. Sonya Gomez is promoted to full Lieutenant and assigned for a year-long project on the "Oberth" [SCE #8]. The "VodleQ" class heavy cruiser is commissioned in the Klingon Empire. Designed as a joint project between House HIQal and Star Fleet's Advanced Starship Design Bureau, the "VodleQ" class is one of the most techno- logically sophisticated ships in the Klingon fleets. Using designs and systems developed during the planning and construction of Star Fleet's "Akira" class heavy cruiser, coupled with the latest Klingon innovations and adaptations, the ship synthesizes the best elements of both to create a potent offensive and exploration platform. This class carries 8 torpedo launchers (6 forward along the dorsal side of the forward hull, 2 aft) and 10 high-powered disruptor arrays, it poses a threat to any enemy ship [Inet10]. stardates 46271.5-46278.3 {09-11 April} In orbit of Deinonychus VII, awaiting the arrival of the supply ship "Biko" (NCC-50331, "Olympic" class) Lt. Commander Data's interface with the "Enterprise's" computer malfunctions. Lt. Worf, Counselor Troi, and Alexander become trapped in a malfunctioning holodeck [TNG 234]. Ensign Tuvok is briefly assigned to Jupiter Station for several months [SsC]. Work continues on the habitat and outer hull sections for the "Mahan." The computer cores are activated and ship functions begin to be trans- ferred from station control to ship control [Inet11]. stardate 46300.6 {19 April} The "Enterprise" aids the evacuation of Epictetus III, a world about to be destroyed by a nova having a population of over twenty million. Lt. Commander Data brilliantly succeeds in tapping the star's energy and channeling it into the creation of a wormhole in Epictetus III's orbital path. The world is transported 14 light years away and interjected into orbit around a stable star, with the loss of only 250,000 lives. "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Chang Jun-shing [TNG #43]. stardate 46302 {20 April} The Velos VII internment camp is closed. Surmak Ren is repatriated [DSN 405]. stardates 46307.2-46317.8 {22-25 April} Exocomps are found to be intelligent life forms when the "Enterprise" monitors the progress on an experimental Particle Fountain mining device in orbit of Tyrus VII-A [TNG 235]. After being granted status as sentient beings, the exocomps will help Dr. Vlaslovik (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal) build his secret space station Valhalla [TNG #64]. Star Fleet issues a brief for a fast, well-armed, scout ship capable of being flown by one or two officers. Design plans commence at the ASDB, to be designated the "Orion" class scout ship [Inet11]. This is roughly the time of Paul Fairman's venture into the selling of replicator technology to worlds without it. It will last two years [V #5]. Asarem Wadeen of Bajor will claim that this is the last time a child died from Fostassa virus in her presence [MG #2]. stardates 46357.4-46358.2 {10 May} Captain Edward Jellico takes command of the "Enterprise." Captain Picard, Lt. Worf, and Dr. Crusher embark on a covert mission into Cardassian space to verify the development of a metagenic weapon on Seltrice III. Counselor Troi begins to wear a standard Star Fleet uniform as ordered by Captain Jellico [TNG 236]. Lt. Robert C. Young is assigned to Brundage Point Listening Station [TNG #41]. According to one account of Garak's, Gul Garak shoots down a shuttle of 97 Cardassian civilians and escapees bound for Terok Nor, shortly before the Cardassian withdrawl. One passenger was the daugher of a prominent military official. He is stripped of his rank and position and exiled from Cardassia. According to another account, Garak is stripped of his rank and position for helping Bajoran children chosen for interrogation to escape. A third account blames Garak's exile on Elim, his best friend, who accused Garak for the escape of Bajoran prisoners. According to Garak's later memoirs, it is due to a failed interrogation of Procal Dukat (Gul Dukat's father) and the refusal to breakoff an affair with another Gul's wife. Regardless of whichever account is the truth Garak, once a member of the Obsidian Order, is exiled to the station [DSN 442, DSN #27]. stardate 46359.1 {11 May} The Day of Withdrawal: 60 years of butchery and brutality come to an end when the Cardassians forces depart from the Bajor system, pulling back their garrisons and spaceports in stages. They burn villages and poison the land and rivers. During the first few days the Bajoran Resistance does not know it is happening everywhere and each cells sees it as a leadup to a concentrated regional bombing attack. During this time, Kira Neryis is in a triage center in Dahkur burning with fever and delirious from lake flu. Arla Rees is on the Vulcan science vessel "Solok" at Qo'noS remapping the Praxis Ring. In orbit of Bajor, the mining station Terok Nor ceases to be a protectorate of the Bajoran Cooperative Government and martial law is declared under the provisions of the Cardassian Uniform Code of Military Justice. An hour after Gul Dukat leaves the station, Quark's life is saved from Glinn Datar's hanging by the Cardassian Terrell, engaged in scientific study of a Red Orb of Jalbador. Terrell uses Quark to retrieve the Red Orb from his hidden laboratory, since Ferengi are resistant to most forms of telepathy. Two Cardassian soldiers' bodies end up fused to the hull plates of the station. The Red Orb is lost, but its residual power will maintain enough contact with Terrell's hidden lab to fool Jake Sisko and Nog in the next few months to believe the lab to be a lost Cardassian holosuite: visions of what they desire most created by the wormhole aliens to lure them into their realm. Twenty-two minutes before the station's scheduled self-destruct; Quark, Odo, and Garak stumble out of the lab and are stunned. Their memories of this period are suppressed. Despite the chaos of Withdrawal, the official death toll on Terok Nor is only 4. The Obsidian Order however will make a record number of executions investigating why the autodestruct system failed. They will never know that Garak's future self was given Dukat's command code [MIL #1, MIL #3]. stardate 46360.8 {11 May} Captain Picard is interrogated on Seltrice III, and released to again command the "Enterprise" after Captain Jellico's antimatter mine ploy [TNG 237]. The basic space frame for the Type 9 shuttle is laid out according to the design. The mini computer core from Jupiter Station is designed and installed. Micro Cochrane engines are installed along with a micro shield generator and micro torpedo tubes [Inet11]. {15 May, stardate 46369.9} On Mars, Benjamin Sisko accepts promotion to full Commander rank for reassignment to Bajor's Deep Space 9 starbase. He argues over the assignment with his sister, Judith, who gives him 'The Early Years of Baseball' holoprogram. Commander Sisko and his son, Jake, ship out in 3 days [MG #3]. Lt. Lian T'su is awarded the Zee Magnees Prize for terraforming research [SsC]. stardates 46379.1-46393.1 {18-23 May} Commander Benjamin Sisko (recommended by Admiral Leyton) and Chief O'Brien are assigned to Deep Space 9 in orbit of Bajor following the withdrawl of Cardassian forces. The "Enterprise" drops off 3 Star Fleet runabouts for the station's use: the "Rio Grande" (NCC-72452), "Yangtzee Kiang" (NCC-72453) and "Ganges" (NCC-72454). The first truly stable wormhole is discovered and the station is relocated to claim it [DSN 484, DSN 401, DSN 402, DSN #1]. The Romulan proconsul of the Senate dies from a virulent epidemic striking the Romulan Star Empire's ruling family. Over 50 major outbreaks of raids or attacks on the Neutral Zone by angry Romulan commanders result. Ambassador Spock and Dr. McCoy are transported aboard the "Enterprise" to discover a cure for the virus, a mutation of the Archaria III disease. The combat support tender "Saskatoon" (CST 2601), commanded by Lt. Commander Eric Stiles rendezvous with the "Enterprise" and transports Lt. Commander Data and Dr. Crusher to Romulus to lend medical assistance to the dying Empress. The "Saskatoon" then proceeds into Red Sector to PojjanPiraKot to locate Zevon, possibly the last royal family member with uninfected blood. Ambassador Spock and Stiles find that the former prison guard Orsova is provost of the planet. Their mission is successful despite Orsova's intervention in a mysterious high-speed starship. McCoy and Crusher synthesize a serum. Admiral Douglas Prothero offers the Zebra-Tango Division of the Star Fleet Corps of Engineers and the services of the industrial trawler "True North" to assist the "Saskatoon" in building a spaceborne Constrictor barricade [TNG #53]. Tahna Los, a Bajoran Kohn-ma freedom fighter, takes refuge on Deep Space 9 and attempts to collapse the mouth of the wormhole with a bilitrium antimatter converter bomb [DSN 404]. At the Academy, Quad #64C's chain-maker project explodes. Rather than receive a third reprimand, Cadet Moll Enor explains that they had discovered a new process by which a controlled, deflagrating explosion can be chemically created using a pure proton chain. Their quad project passes [GN 30]. Roughly around this time, an old fashioned photograph is taken of Wesley Crusher. Dr. Crusher will place it on display in sickbay [TNG #70]. Six design plans are submitted to Star Fleet for the proposed long-range warship. Out of the 6, the "Viper" and "Raptor" projects are approved. Primary design work begins on the "Raptor" class and the primary hull construction begins. Design work on the "Viper" class will be halted and the project closed late in the year. Work on the "Raptor" continues as weapons consultants are brought in from the Klingon Empire. The Avalon Yards decide to work off of the "Defiant" class blueprints. The Type II M/ARA warp core as the primary power source arrives as does 2 half- finished "Defiant" class frames. The nacelles, however, undergo redesign. Weapons systems work begins on a new Type U+ phaser/disruptor emitter [Inet11]. stardates 46384-46421.5 {20 May-02 June} Security Chief Odo is framed for the murder of Ibudan on Deep Space 9, and then cleared of the charges following an investigation. Keiko O'Brien establishes a childrens school [DSN 403]. Bobbie Ray and his parents visit the Bajoran sector and the wormhole during the summer break. Moll Enor also sees the wormhole while on field assignment aboard the "Oberth" class science ship "Copernicus" [GN 30]. Odo's security office is upgraded: the octagonal viewports in the doors are removed. The third doorway in the office is also removed and replaced with displays of wanted criminals, in addition to security monitors [DSN 403/DSN 406]. The "Sovereign's" computer system is now operating at 60% of maximum, with the system expected to become self aware within the year. Primary testing begins on the warp core. Ablative armor designed for the "Defiant" class is integrated into the "Sovereign" class. Five more "Sovereign" class ships near chassis completion and an additional 8 begin work. Antimatter regulation control is found to be outside acceptable levels. The stardrive section nears completion with the final attachment of the navigational deflector array. The bridge module is attached to the primary hull [Inet11]. stardates 46423.7-46425.8 {03-04 June} The food replicators aboard Deep Space 9 unleash a deadly aphasia virus, engineered by Bajoran terrorists [DSN 405]. stardate 46424.1 {03 June} The Moriarty simulacrum takes control of the "Enterprise's" Holodeck 3, taking Captain Picard, Lt. Commander Data, and Lt. (j.g.) Barclay hostage. The destruction of the "Enterprise" in the Detrian system is narrowly averted when two gas giants collide [TNG 238]. A Tosk is tracked down through the wormhole to Deep Space 9, escaping its pursuers [DSN 406]. stardate 46437.5 {08 June} The Cardassian missile "Dreadnought's" computer backup file is created [V 134]. Melora Pazlar graduates from the Star Fleet Academy in the 97th percentile, after earning a special citation for Astrometrics and a Second-Level pilot certificate. She is posted to the U.S.S. "Yellowstone" (NCC-70073) assigned to deep space surveys [SsC]. The theoretical proposals for the "Proteus" closely resemble the "Akira" class. The defense parameters are approved and the "Proteus" class is made into a working computer model. The primary design is approved and briefs for the propulsion, computer, spaceframe, and weapons are sent out to Star Fleet design agencies for consultation. A new M/ARA design is standardized for the class. The spaceframe design is approved and full specifications are forwarded to the Avalon Fleet Yards for designations. The scientific and diplomatic sections of the ship are drastically scaled back in favor of increased armament and power for weapons and shields [Inet11]. The mother of Talkath, and the wife of Pardek, dies in a shuttle accident [S31 #2]. stardate 46458 {15 June} Relay Station 47 is scheduled for a systems overhaul under the new commander Lt. Keith Rocha [SsC]. stardate 46461.3 {17 June} A coalescent life form is encountered on Subspace Relay Station 47 by the "Enterprise" [TNG 239]. The decommissioned "Miranda" class starship U.S.S. "Temasek," due for dismantling, is taken in hand by the shipbuilders at Utopia Planitia and rebuilt as the test platform for the Graviton Wave Propulsor. The original YPS 6430 warp drive units are stripped from the hull and replaced with twin shield-shaped dishes of the propulsion field generator (utilizing highly modified "Excelsior" class hull components). The completed vessel will be dubbed the "Big Flying Umbrella" and, more significantly will make history as being the first non-alien vessel which cannot fit between the doors at Spacedock [GEC V5N6]. Star Fleet reviews the design schematics and approves briefs for the propulsion, computer, weapons, spaceframe, shields, and other upgrades for the proposed "Galaxy" 'dreadnought' program. The main shuttlebay is enlarged by 50%, as is bay 3. Ablative armor is applied to the entire ship. Engineers submit specs for a new breed of warp core, not powered by dilithium but by a new synthetic substance called Trelinium. The ASDB rejects this, but Star Fleet Command over rules the decision. Reasons are marked as classified. The Battle Bridge module is replaced. Avalon submits plans for new weapons, one to be mounted on the underside of the saucer: a ventral phaser cannon, more than 10 times as strong as Type X phasers. The other is a design for new ship mounted phasers, the Type XV multi-phaser arrays allows simultaneous firing of up to 10 beams at 10 different targets or the same target. After 3 months of discussion, both will be approved. The ship will be the official testbed for the new Type XV phasers [Inet11]. The U.S.S. "Harrier" (NX-78120) class surveyor is commissioned. Built at the Antares Fleet Construction Yards, this fairly small but robust ship carries a crew of 85 with a safe sustainable speed of warp 9.975. 54 vessels will comprise this class, their ordnance consisting of 6 Type IX phaser arrays and 3 quantum torpedo launchers [Inet12]. stardate 46471.2 {20 June} Lt. Uhnari transfers to Starbase 212 as a Communications Specialist [SsC]. Jason Stevens transfers to DS9 to service runabouts and station-based systems under Chief O'Brien [SsC]. The "Kalen" class battle cruiser is commissioned in the Cardassian Union. Referred to as the fen'aras ("younger brother") of the "Galor" class, the "Kalen" is slower than the "Galor." However, what the "Kalen" lacks in speed it makes up in its ability to turn and accelerate quicker than larger battle cruisers. The appareance of the "Kalen" is patterned after the rengat, a crustacean native to the seas of Cardassia Prime. The "Shesara'Wenthia" class luxury transport is also commissioned in the Union this year. Better known throughout the Alpha Quadrant as the "Daairiam Symphony Cruise Ship," this vessel is a playground for the wealthy and an attraction for music lovers [Inet10]. July The U.S.S. "Solstice" (NCC-72471) "Nova" class surveyor is laid down at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Earth [Inet1]. The warp engines are fitted to the Type 8 shuttlecraft prototype. The computer core is deemed operational and basic testing on the shuttle begins [Inet11]. stardate 46519.1 {08 July} Kidnapped, Counselor Troi assumes the identity of a Tal Shiar officer aboard the Imperial Romulan Warbird "Khazara" to help Vice Council Moret and his aids defect to the U.F.P. [TNG 240]. The U.S.S. "Intrepid" has warp stress coating applied at Utopia Planitia after final solutions are found to warp drive's damage to subspace, and the ship begins deep space assessments, returning to San Francisco Yards for final exterior markings and paint months later [Inet11]. stardates 46531.2-46532.3 {12-13 July} Vash and Q arrive on Deep Space 9. An embryonic crystal life form drains the station's power, converting it into gravitons, and nearly drives the station into the wormhole [DSN 407]. A minor DS9 station upgrade: a standard Star Fleet terminal screen is installed on Commander Sisko's office desk [DSN 407/DSN 408]. The "Midway's" reactors are online and supplying primary power [Inet11]. This is roughly the time that the Preservers create an obelisk (PA-119) and place it within the abandoned First Federation planetoid base. Predicting that Tiberius will seek it out and utilize the "Fesarius" class vessels to reconquer the "Mirror" universe, the obelisk is a tractor beam projector that will destroy the base's vessels. PA-119 is an elongated pentahedron constructed of a phase-transition compound, measuring 4.783 meters tall [GN 40]. Around this time, Cody is born [GN 49]. stardate 46910.1 {28 November} Dax is accused of having committed treason and murder while on Klaestron IV 30 years ago [DSN 408]. A compressed teryon beam nearly kills Captain Picard. While unconscious he encounters Q who conducts a tour of Picard's life as it may have been [TNG 241]. The consciousness of Rao Vantika, a deceased criminal, possesses Dr. Julian Bashir on Deep Space 9 [DSN 409]. Anthony DeCurtis graduates from the Star Fleet Academy in the 88th percentile. He is assigned to security systems management on Starbase 173 [SsC]. stardate 46578.4 {30 July} While the "Enterprise" is assigned to assist in the reconstruction of Bajoran aquaduct systems on Deep Space 9, Lt. Commander Data has a "near death" experience and Jaglom Shrek ferries Worf to a Romulan prison camp on Carraya IV on a mission to locate his father [TNG 242]. stardate 46579.2? {30 July} Worf is taken captive by Romulans. Toq, a fellow prisoner, unites with Worf and persuades the Romulans into releasing all prisoners. They are transferred to the "Enterprise" from a Romulan warbird [TNG 243]. Rescued from Carraya IV, Toq will be taken in by the House of Lorgh and join the Klingon Defense Force with the coming Dominion War. He will serve aboard the "K'Lan," "Gelk," and "Gorkon" [TNG #61, IKSG #1]. August The warp engines are fitted to the Type 9 shuttlecraft prototype. The computer core is deemed operational and basic testing on the shuttle begins [Inet11]. First contact procedures are conducted on Deep Space 9 with the Wadi delegation from the Gamma Quadrant. They introduce the Chula game involving the station crew as playing pieces [DSN 410]. Soleta's mother, T'Pas, dies from a viral infection [NF #9]. Dr. Robert Halliday and his son take up residence on Thanet (Klastravo system) [TNG #67]. Classes resume at the Academy for Quad #64C: their second year. Nev Reoh, Bobbie Ray, and Starsa (out of 4 dozen other cadets) take their required survival test together. The test is disrupted when the survival instructor's ship tangles with Rex. Concurrently, Cadet Moll Enor is assigned to an astrophysics lab poised outside the Trifid ring nebula. She places her symbiont in danger when trying to capture a panspermia- embedded asteroid, and consequently is called to a hearing before the Symbiosis Commission on Trill. Lt. Jadzia Dax backs her up [GN 30]. The last official visit to Halka by a Star Fleet vessel takes place around this time. Star Fleet will plan 8 visits to Halka but after Kirk's resurrection the ships will be diverted or the orders lost. Possibly the work of the Preservers [GN 40]. The Ferengi Grand Nagus Zek arrives on Deep Space 9. Passing on the title to Quark, he fakes his own death as a test for his successor [DSN 411]. At about this time, Dr. Beverly Crusher's former residency advisor dies. And at the Star Fleet Academy, Cadet Wesley Crusher meets his new roommate, Cadet Fred Kimbal [TNG #33]. Lt. Commander Neela Daren transfers to the U.S.S. "Enterprise" as the head of the stellar cartography department [SsC]. stardate 46682.4 {07 September} Docked at the Remmler Array undergoing barion sweeps, the "Enterprise" is boarded by mercenaries after the ship's trilithium resin [TNG 244]. {09 September, stardate 46690.4} In the "Mirror" universe, Deanna Troi meets Grand Nagus Zek on Callonda IV [DP #1]. stardates 46693.1-46697.2 {10-12 September} Lt. Commander Neela Daren of the "Enterprise" nearly dies on Bersallis III fighting firestorms threatening the planetary outpost. "Enterprise" fatalities: Richardson [TNG 245]. Neela Daren transfers to the U.S.S. "Yosemite's" stellar cartography department [SsC]. A Miradorn raider conflict on Deep Space 9 leads Security Chief Odo on a fruitless search for other changelings like himself into the Chamra Vortex [DSN 412]. Roughly during this time, Cort is appointed as a personal assistant to Grand Negus Zek in the Ferengi Alliance [DSN #23]. A Borg ship is destroyed by subspace compression when emerging from the the wormhole at Deep Space 9. Ferengi Glav brings a psychotic shapeshifter aboard Deep Space 9 who goes on a killing spree, drawing Cardassian and Edemian warships to the station. Dr. Bashir cures an Edemian boy, Rasa, of panoria [DSN #2]. While transporting a substation module to the other side of the wormhole, Major Kira confronts Horen Rygis, fanatic leader of the Redemptorists. The station, in reality a quarantine module, is established and halts the attempted Cardassian claim of the Gamma Quadrant's wormhole mouth [DSN #3]. In the Gamma Quadrant, a runabout bearing Kai Opaka, Commander Sisko, Major Kira, and Dr. Bashir crashes on a moon of the 3rd planet in an uncharted system. The moon, a penal colony designed to prolong agony between warring factions of prisoners, contains bio-mechanical microbes forcing the Kai to remain behind while the other members are rescued by O'Brien. The "Yangtzee Kiang" (NCC-72453) DS9 runabout is lost and will later be replaced with the runabout "Orinoco" (NCC-72905) [DSN 413]. Note that Kai Opaka will return to the Alpha Quadrant in 2376 [DSN #28]. stardate 46722.4 {21 September} In the "Mirror" universe: Annika Hansen (Agent 7 of Corps 9 for the Obsidian Order) assassinates Duras. Khitomer serves as a meeting place for reorganizing Alliance control over trade in the fallen Terran Empire. Intendant Kira Nerys is confirmed as Overseer and comes into the possession of an ancient Iconaian teleporter artifact. Agent Seven poses as a mercenary and takes up the contract to assassinate Kira. Enabran Tain orders her to reveal her identity. Seven follows Kira's orders and assassinates Winn Adami [DP #1]. McHogue uses the Severalty Front with General Aur and Gul Dukat to take control of Bajor. DS9 is first employed as a test sight for McHogue's highly illegal and addictive holosuite CI (cortical induction) modules. The death toll rises when Moagitty city is constructed on Bajor dedicated to CI pleasures, and inexplicably subspatial collapse. The Severalty Front collapses and the previous provisional government is re-established [GN 19]. Aboard the "Enterprise," Lance Woods in research begins taking bets on the odds of Riker dying before making Ensign Ro a respectable officer [TNG #35]. stardate 46729.1 {24 September} Land negotiations between the Bajoran Paqu and Navot factions are carried out on Deep Space 9. Chief O'Brien finds himself chosen as Sirah on Bajor, to control the Dal'Rok energy creature [DSN 414]. stardates 46731.5-46735.2 {24-26 September} While conducting a protostar survey mission in the Volterra nebula, Picard rejects an archeological expedition request by Professor Galen. Galen dies in an Yridian attack, forcing Picard to abort a diplomatic mission to Atalia VII and take the "Enterprise" to Ruah IV, Indri VIII, Loren III, and finally the Gulmoran system where a DNA algorithm mystery is unraveled. Humanoid life in the universe had been seeded genetically [TNG 246]. Note that within the next year, the "Enterprise" will discover a wormhole leading back to the progenitors of Humanoid life. Captain Picard will send a probe through the wormhole containing a genetically-coded message thanking them for their gift to the galaxy [SNW II]. Around this time, Chakotay travels to Earth and recruits Tom Paris to the Maquis. He is a replacement for the Vulcan pilot Setonak, injured during a fracas with the Cardassians and recuperating in a medical facility on Vulcan. Within the Badlands they discover a Class M planet in a belt of planetoids (nicknamed the Terikof Belt) [GN 33]. Skel begins preparing for next year's TechnoFair [TNG #40]. October The "Intrepid" class cruiser U.S.S. "Bennu" (NCC-74657) is launched from Earth Station McKinley. The U.S.S. "Ecliptic" (NCC-72484) "Nova" class surveyor is laid down at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Earth [Inet1]. Hoya graduates from the Star Fleet Academy and is assigned to flight control on the U.S.S. "Portland" [SsC]. In the Delta Quadrant, the Pralor android Automated Personnel Unit 3947 is activated [V 129]. stardate 46770.5 {08 October} Several tests of a revolutionary new fire control system are carried out aboard the U.S.S. "Galaxy" (NCC-70637) with assistance from the Imperial Klingon Defense Forces. The "Galaxy" engages a remotely controlled "K'Vort" class cruiser and successfully destroys the target using a modified gravimetric resonance fire control subsystem [GEC V6N5]. stardate 46772.4 {08 October} The "Enterprise" finds the entire crew of the U.S.S. "Saladin" ("Nebula" class starship) dead, including Captain Harlock [TNG 252]. stardate 46778.1 {11 October} Commander Riker is abducted on a mission to Tilonus IV. The Tilonians attempt to extract information from his mind forcing him to recall Dr. Crusher's 'Frame of Mind' play [TNG 247]. {stardate 46779.4, 11 October} In the "Mirror" universe: Overseer Kira Nerys and Agent Seven celebrate the Kot'Baval Festival aboard the flagship "Negh'Var" with the Regent Worf. Seven continues to ingratiate herself with the Overseer and gain priceless information about the Alliance for the Obsidian Order. With Kira, Seven will tour Risa, Vulcan, Mars, Jupiter Station, Tau Ceti IV, and Betazed II. The Alliance Celebration takes place honoring Earth's defeat. Meanwhile, Tora Ziyal is framed for the assassination of First Minister Winn. Tain introduces Ziyal to her father, Gul Dukat, at the Stellar Ball--consequently Dukat is demoted and assigned command of a military freighter. K'mpec dies and Gowron is made High Chancellor. Kira kills Deanna Troi and the blame falls on the Andorians, setting off the Great Andorian Massacre: Worf decimates the Andorian civilization. Agent Seven is traded to a Pakled ship and in turn ends up in a Sol asteroid mining camp where she meets Janeway, Crusher, and other slaves. B'Elanna Torres, Intendent of Sol system, rescues her. Seven steals Kira's Iconian portal and forces her resignation, and Seven resigns from the Obsidian Order. Janeway is presented with a ship from Torres named "Voyager." Seven intends to become Overseer [DP #2]. The keel of the U.S.S. "Kai Tam" (NCC-81000) "Qapla" class heavy cruiser -exploratory/strike cruiser is laid down at Aberdeen Yards [KTM]. The "Prometheus" prototype undergoes inspections and reviews, and the class is moved forward. The warp cores pass Review 3 and are tested to 95% peak. Umbilicals from the station are cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. The impulse systems pass Review 3 and are autonomous for low level power control. The secondary backup generators are shut down and become auxiliary system control. The ship leaves drydock for primary testing which will last 6 months [Inet11]. At about this time in the Delta Quadrant, Neelix and Wix head out into the unknown regions following Neelix's recovery from Rhuludian crystal addiction. They are associates engaged in the salvage business [GN 33]. Samantha Wildman marries Greskrendtregk [SsC]. stardates 46830.1-46831.2 {29-30 October} Dr. Reyga, a Ferengi scientist, tests his experimental metaphasic shield on the "Enterprise" shuttlecraft "Justman" (NCC-1701-D/03) and is murdered by Dr. Jo'Bril. Dr. Crusher faces an inquiry after performing an autopsy on the Ferengi's body [TNG 248]. Note that within just a few years the metaphasic shielding program will be added to the defensive systems of certain Star Fleet starship classes, including the "Intrepid" class [GN 25]. November The U.S.S. "Valkyrie" (NCC-74658) "Intrepid" class cruiser is launched from Earth Station McKinley [Inet1]. A map revealing the location of a Red Orb hidden in a village on Jeraddo is made at this time and stored on a Cardassian memory cylinder [MIL #1]. stardate 46844.3 {04 November} Major Kira evacuates a small colony on Bajor's 5th moon (Jeraddo), the site for Bajor's first large-scale energy transfer project [DSN 415]. This energy transfer project is based on an ingenious concept originally developed by the Klingons resulting in the spectacular destruction of the moon Praxis in the 23rd Century. The only cost is the transformation of Jeraddo from a Class M moon into a Class Y demon world [MIL #1]. In the "Mirror" universe, the project was instituted months earlier [DP #2]. stardate 46852.2 {07 November} Lt. Worf takes leave on Boreth where Kahless The Unforgettable returns--in actuality a memory-imprinted clone of the ancient Klingon leader. The "Enterprise" provides transport for Kahless and his followers to the Klingon homeworld [TNG 249]. Kahless will eventually succeed to the throne, becoming the new Klingon emperor, ruling alongside the chancellor. Gothmara will later be revealed to be the scientist behind the cloning procedure and its execution--a scheme designed to spark a civil war [TNG #33, DSN #30]. stardate 46853 {07 November} Zandra Taitt transfers to the Stellar Physics Department on the U.S.S. "Enterprise" [SsC]. stardate 46853.2 {07 November} Aliens studying Deep Space 9 turn the imaginations of the station's personnel into reality [DSN 416]. Commander Sisko arranges to have an antiquated 50-year-old Cardassian ore freighter carted away as scrap. Up until this time it remained undisturbed beside an unusued ore-processing bay in DS9's outer ring. The future Captain Sisko will use it as a secure hiding place during the War of the Prophets timeline incident [MIL #3]. The Type 9 shuttle passes all regulatory control and testing proceeds [Inet11]. stardate 46892.6 {21 November} The "Enterprise" is assigned to represent the U.F.P. at Eloh, a non- aligned world seeking allegiance with either the U.F.P. or Romulan Empire. At Eloh, the "Enterprise" officers must deal with Commander Sela of the Romulan warbird "N'ventnar" ("Bared Fang") representing the Romulans. Despite the actions of a Tal Shiar agent, the Elohsians choose the Romulan Empire over the Federation [TNG #35]. In the "Mirror" universe, Regent Worf period of self-imposed isolation over the death of Deanna Troi ends [DP #2]. Ensign Ro Laren transfers off the "Enterprise." She will attend Advanced Tactical Training School and receive promotion to Lieutenant grade [TNG #26/TNG 234+, TNG 276] Tumontarok begins serving under Omet'iklan as his second in the Dominion [DSN 496]. Seung Kee Reese graduates from Star Fleet Academy in the 88th percentile and is posted to the security detail aboard the U.S.S. "Concorde" [SsC]. Ensign Taitt is posted to the "Enterprise" [TNG 253]. The computer system of the "Midway" is operating at 72% of maximum and is expected to become self aware within the year. The warp core begins primary testing. The stardrive section nears completion with the final attachment of the navigational deflector array. The bridge module is attached to the primary hull. The master chassis is now completed for 7 "Midway" class starships and hulling work begins on the sister ship U.S.S. "Cheyenne" [Inet11]. stardates 46915.3-46920.1 {30 November-01 December} On a mission to retrieve the database left behind on Nervala IV's planetary station, a duplicate Lt. William Riker is discovered. The victim of a transporter accident 8 years previous, he is transferred to the U.S.S. "Gandhi" (NCC-26632) during a rendezvous [TNG 250]. Note that Thomas Riker will serve for nearly 2 years aboard the "Gandhi" under Captain Azon Lexen and Commander Emma Crandall before joining the Maquis [TNG #54]. Major Kira Nerys begins wearing an all-new Bajoran uniform. The DS9 station transporters' matrix are upgraded [DSN 416/DSN 418]. stardates 46922.3-46924.5 {02-03 December} Mutiny spreads throughout Deep Space 9 after the telepathic archive energy matrix of the long-dead Saltah'na is brought aboard from the destroyed Klingon ship "Toh'Kaht" [DSN 418]. stardate 46925.1 {03 December} A delegation of U.F.P. ambassadors on a fact-finding mission to the wormhole (including Lwaxana Troi) visit Deep Space 9. An alien probe unleashes a computer program entity in the station computer [DSN 417]. The alien computer "entity" stored as the program "Pup" will later be used to counter Enak's invasion of DS9's computer in 2371 [DSN #10]. The U.S.S. "Bright Star" (NCC-71875) "Galaxy (II)" class explorer is launched from Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards [Inet1]. stardate 46935 {07 December} Cadet Prynn Tenmei spends her first day at Star Fleet Academy. The "T'Plana-Hath" and "Valkyrie" are assigned to stop the last of Dr. Cred Veruda's artificial intelligence programs from running rampant, on Uridi'si. The A.I. contacts a Borg vessel which promptly uploads a copy of the A.I. before departing orbit. Commander Elias Vaughn orders his wife, Commander Tenmei, to pursue the vessel into the transwarp fissure aboard the "Valkyrie" to ensure that their nanite weapon proves to be effective [MG #4]. The last "Midway" class light cruiser is withdrawn from service and placed into the Star Fleet Museum [Inet7]. Aamin Marritza tries to pass himself off as the war criminal Dul Darhe'el on Deep Space 9. He is killed by a Bajoran prisoner [DSN 419]. Robin Lefler's mother is captured and imprisoned by the Momidiums in the Gamma Hydrinae system [NF #5]. stardates 46944.2-46945.3 {10-11 December} A runabout transporting Captain Picard, Chief Engineer La Forge, and Counselor Troi back to the "Enterprise" encounters temporal disruptions. The "Enterprise" is found frozen in time combating a Romulan warbird [TNG 251]. The Type 8 shuttle passes all regulatory control and proceeds with testing [Inet11]. A Bajoran religious leader attacks scientific non-religious teaching on Deep Space 9. The station's school is bombed and Ensign Aquino is killed [DSN 420]. This is approximately the time that Timbo is sent to study on Earth. He is the youngest person ever to be admitted to the Institute for Advanced Studies at Princeton [DSN #12]. The First Annual Deep Space Nine Poker Tournament is held on DS9. Among the contestants are Cynthia Jones, Grand Nagus Zek, Garak, Morn, Dr. Bashir, Security Chief Odo, Berlinghoff Rasmussen, Lursa & B' Etor, and L'sthwan. The games are disrupted by phase-shifted Ghost Riders hunting Espiritu, nearly triggering another Cardassian war. The U.F.P. ("Galaxy" class?) starships "Madison," commanded by Captain Higginbotham and "Idaho," commanded by Captain Kiser, settle the dispute [DSN #4]. Kes is born about this time on the Ocampa homeworld in the Delta Quadrant, the daughter of Benaren and Martis [V 118, V 119, V 134, V 119, GN 33]. After graduating from Star Fleet Academy in the 87th percentile, Ensign Sito Jaxa is assigned to the "Enterprise" at the request o Captain Picard [TNG 267, SsC]. Commander Sisko is assigned to located the Nekor, a holy child on Bajor, while Dr. Bashir treats plague victims in the Kaladrys Valley. Talis Cedara, the Nekor, is discovered and brought aboard DS9 triggering a Bajoran faction dispute [DSN #7]. The I.K.V. "Nhal'cheth" ("Kleg-Ta" class) completes its decade-long pulsar monitoring project [Inet10]. Impulse systems pass Review 4 on the "Europa" and are autonomous for low power control. Secondary backup generators are shut down and become auxiliary system control. The structural latching system for saucer separation passes Review 3. Shield and IDS systems also pass Review 3. The U.S.S. "Europa" leaves drydock for primary testing, estimated to last 2 years [Inet11]. stardates 46982.1-46984.6 {24-25 December} The Ohniaka III outpost is found massacred by a new strain of Borg not a part of the collective intelligence. Lt. Commander Data experiences his first emotions. 15 starships are dispatched to assist neighboring colonies in the sector, including the "Gorkon" (NCC-40512), "Crazy Horse" (NCC-50446), and "Agamemnon" (NCC-11638). Eventually, the "Enterprise" confronts a Borg vessel of new design and a Borg prisoner is taken. Data and the Borg escape from the "Enterprise" aboard the shuttlecraft "El-Baz" (NCC-1701-D/05) through a Borg-generated transwarp conduit. Dr. Crusher is left in command of the "Enterprise" while search parties scan the surface of an alien world in seach of Data and the Borg prisoner--with the revelation of Lore and Data's reunion and pledge to destroy the U.F.P. [TNG 252]. On DS9, Dr. Bashir requisitions a pair of light-cargo antigravs after he, Odo, O'Brien, Kira, Maile, Yevlin, Gerjuoy, and Sisko spend the better part of an afternoon serving as a lift-and-carry team for a narcoleptic Morn while Bashir muddles his way through inventing an appropriate Vegan choriomeningitis treatment regimen for Morn's species. Unfortunately it will be several months until the station can be upgraded to accommodate non-Cardassian anti grav units [DSN #16, DSN 426/DSN 428]. Gerron Enek's application for undergraduate study at the Daystrom Institute is rejected [SsC]. 2370 stardate 47025.4 {09 January} The "Enterprise," under temporary command of Dr. Crusher, destroys a Borg ship by luring it into a star, making use of the metaphasic shield. Hugh's Borg faction overwhelms the Lore-controlled faction. Data's ethical program is rebooted by a jury-rigged kedion pulse generator. He destroys Lore and, with the Soong-built emotion chip destroyed, recovers. The "Enterprise" returns to U.F.P. space and heads for Starbase 295 [TNG 253]. In spite of a good report made by Captain Picard to Admiral Nechayev about Hugh's people saving him in the battle against Lore and the Borg he controlled, Star Fleet is unwilling to differentiate between independent Borg and collective Borg. Using the Borg transwarp conduits, Hugh's Borg escape to the Delta Quadrant [SNW II]. With the discovery that the Borg threat may be curtailed, by the year's end many begin to question the value of the "Qapla" class starship. All major systems and subsystems of the "Qapla" Class Development Project have been through design review 2 and most are frozen. The structural ring and wing frames arrive from K'tlah Works and are inte- grated to the hull, and 65% of the skin is completed. Computer cores are installed and propulsion systems are 75% completed. The insertion of habitation modules begins, while the IWS is tested on a static platform and the design is tweaked. Static warp tests, however, reveal more problems in integrating Federation/Klingon technologies. The impulse drive static test shows that the actual performance of the sublight propulsion system may exceed the anticipated performance [KTM]. Note that Star Fleet Intelligence will later learn that the Borg collective is composed of many different branches. Elimination of any one branch will have no effect on the collective. Different branches explain the different designs, aspects, and tactics of the Borg invaders. Hugh's faction employ hand-held pulse weapons, a non-cubical vessel, and transwarp conduits. The Borg invaders of 2371 will form a loose alliance with Romulan rebels to gain an advantage and will learn the art of lying. The Borg encountered in 2373 have an emaciated rather than pale complexion, can begin first stage assimilation through nano-probe injection, and will employ a time travel tactic. The Borg branch which centuries ago repaired the Voyager VI probe were the most radically different: assimilating through energy rather than through corporeal means [GN 22]. Star Fleet Command and the ASDB review material put forward by the Advanced Idea Designs Team. Star Fleet decides to proceed with the proposed "Backman" class, based slightly off the "Intrepid" class starship, and work commences at the Avalon Fleet Yard [Inet11]. William Jarvin is released from the Tarkin IV rehab colonly after 5 years. After his homeworld is ceded to Cardassian control later this year, he will join the Maquis [SsC]. A bottle of Shiraz of this year's vintage will be shared by Captain Picard and Dr. Crusher in 2378 [TNG #68]. January The "Intrepid" class cruiser U.S.S. "Bennu" (NCC-74657) is commissioned. The U.S.S. "Perigee" (NCC-72489) "Nova" class surveyor is laid down at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Earth [Inet1]. The Klingon Empire launches the "Negh'Var" class battlecruiser. The "Negh'Var" class is designed for unparalleled protection and firepower, her sheer size intended to allow her to carry an armament powerful enough to overwhelm any opponent, present or future. The largest vessel ever built by the Klingon Defense Force, the "Negh'Var" will serve as the flagship of the Klingon fleet and will see considerable success during the Dominion War. The "Negh'Var" is a unique battleship, technically not a class. Ordnance consists of a forward Type 13 disruptor cannon, 20 disruptor arrays, and 4 torpedo launchers. It will be lost in late 2375, destroyed by Morjod's warships over Qo'noS [Inet11, DSN #29]. Star Fleet will see an increase of 250% in the deployment rate of subspace relay stations, from 500 new beacons per year to 1,250 beginning this year. The rise in deployment is initially due to expanded subspace coverage and later due to the replacement of units destroyed by hostile actions in the Alpha Quadrant [DNTM]. A general design brief is issued by Star Fleet for a multi-purpose defense vessel capable of deep space and short range combat. The general idea is for a modular starship based on the "Akira" class starship. Two project briefs are handed to Star Fleet for the "Alliance" and "McCormick" classes. The "McCormick" class is rejected by Star Fleet but permission for base designs are approved for the "Alliance" class [Inet11]. Gerron Enek is recruited by the Maquis. He will serve under Chakotay as a crewman aboard his ship [SsC]. Around this time, the Satarrans lose the war with the Lysians. The survivors from both sides are forced to rebuild their societies. The Lysians accept assistance from the U.F.P. while the Satarrans decline, seeking other means [TNG #71]. stardate 47104.0 {06 February} In the "Mirror" universe, the contract on Overseer Kira Nerys' life expires [DP #1]. Basic chassis modifications and retrofitting on the "Raptor" and "Lexington" are completed. The central computer core is Gamma welded into place on both ships. The "Lexington" is put on hold till the "Raptor" is closer to completion. Type U+ emitters are finished and fitted. Quantum torpedo launchers arrive and are also fitted. A Klingon cloaking device also arrives for integration [Inet11]. The "Saber" class light cruiser will be commissioned this year, the 4th class authorized by the Perimeter Defense Directive. A unique design utilizing an internal nacelle configuration suggested by Cardassian embedded warp technology, the "Saber" carries a complement of only 40, has warp 9.7 capacity, and an ordnance of 4 phasers and 2 torpedo tubes [LUG, DNTM]. Starbase 11 is currently manned by 18,012 personnel and 4,012 dependents [NWNC]. The "K'mpec" class frigate enters service in the Klingon Empire. An attempt to combine the maneuverability of the Bird of Prey with the firepower and endurance of the larger battlecruisers, the "K'mpec" has warp 9.6 capacity and carries a crew complement of 180 [Inet2]. Gothmara's entries in her journal states that she is modifying her son, Morjod. More importantly, on Boreth, Gothmara discovers the frozen remains of Hur'q. Using a mutagenic virus, she will combine Klingon DNA with that of the Hur'q to breed a race of pets for her son to use in the years to come [DSN #30]. The Cairn apply for U.F.P. membership [LUG]. Samuel Lavelle is assigned to the "Enterprise" after graduating from the Star Fleet Academy in the 89th percentile. Taurik is also posted aboard, having graduated in the 97th percentile [SsC]. Edgar Willowbee Jr., the son of Cynthia and Edgar Willowbee Sr., is born [DSN 556]. A breakthrough in birthing chamber technology allows Benzites to dispense with respirators [LUG]. Irina Kalandra is transferred to the Decker Memorial Hospital on Ajilon Prime to serve as Chief Medical Officer [SsC]. Major Kira and Chief O'Brien rescue the legendary Bajoran freedom fighter Li Nalas from the Hutet labor camp on Cardassia IV. The Bajoran extremist group known as The Circle makes its presence known aboard Deep Space 9. Kira is recalled to Bajor and Li, named Navarch, is assigned to DS9 as the new liaison officer [DSN 421]. Over the next year, Maddy Calloway will supervise the 2nd-shift emergency trauma team on the "Enterprise" [SsC]. About this time, Lord Acrum dies in a cave on a planet in the Desaria system [DSN 477]. The robot probe MGX-74615 completes its 4-year exploratory mission at about this time [FTS]. The "Enterprise" plays host to Iyaaran ambassadors conducting studies of Human emotions. Human intimacy is observed by marooning Captain Picard on a deserted planet [TNG 254]. The stardrive section of the "Denmark" nears chassis completion, with the primary and secondary chassis now at 80% completion. Computers are delivered for fitting work [Inet11]. It is discovered that the Krisari are supplying The Circle with arms furnished by the Cardassians. Troops are mobilized on Bajor. Major Kira is kidnapped, Minister Jaro is revealed to be the leader of The Circle, and Kira is rescued by a strike force. Deep Space 9 prepares to evacuate as assault vessels are detected headed for the station. Vedek Winn allies herself with Jaro [DSN 422]. Riley Aldrin Shepard enters Star Fleet Academy sometime this year [DSN 484]. This year, Nurse Alyssa Ogawa marries Lt. Andrew Powell [SsC]. This is the approximate time of the "Enterprise's" mission to evacuate Ntignano. Captain Picard negotiates with the Tsorans for navigational charts of the graviton-eddies throughout the system. Commander Riker escorts a Tsoran on an expedition into a tech-damping field hunting preserve on Fandre when their shuttlecraft "Rahjah" crashes. Lt. Worf rescues them with the shuttlecraft "Collins" [TNG #60]. Daniel Kwan is assigned as Assistance Supervisor to the starboard nacelle control room of the "Enterprise" [SsC]. The warp core of the "Charleston" prototype passes Review 3 and is tested to 90% of peak. The computer system is fully self aware and the umbilical from the station is cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. Impulse systems pass Review 3 and are autonomous for low level power control. Secondary backup generators are shut down and become auxiliary system controls. Weapons systems are installed and the U.S.S. "Charleston" leaves the drydock for primary testing [Inet11]. stardate 47215.5 {19 March} In orbit of Muichney VII, all 7 people aboard the science vessel "Ramon" (NCC-29487) are found dead, her hull trapped in the gravity well of a gas giant. The U.S.S. "Hera" (NCC-62006, "Nebula" class) commanded by Captain La Forge, is also lost, presumed destroyed with her crew of over 300. An experimental interface probe, operated by Lt. Commander La Forge for rescue operations, is used by alien beings to communicate with La Forge in the guise of his mother. The "Enterprise" heads for Starbase 495 [TNG 255]. A small team of DS9 personnel lead by Commander Sisko remain hidden aboard the space station, and eventually regain control from the invading Circle members. Major Kira and Lt. Dax are dropped off on Lunar 5 by an evacu- ation ship. They unearth a raider craft for armed transport to Bajor's Chamber of Ministers and furnish evidence of the Cardassians' role. Li Nalas dies saving Commander Sisko's life. Major Kira resumes her position aboard DS9 after the return of the station's normal complement [DSN 423]. stardate 47107.5 {08 February} The U.S.S. "Galaxy" (NCC-70637) ceases serving as a test platform for the proposed "Ambassador" class upgrade program [GEC V6N5]. stardate 47112.0 {09 February} The "Ambassador" class starship design upgrade specs are compiled for the U.S.S. "Wayfarer" (NCC-10536) [GEC V6N5]. stardate 47146.2 {22 February} The "Enterprise" negotiates a treaty with the Dragon Empire on the planet Pai and sees to a royal marriage under unusual circumstances. The invasion of G'kkau warships is also halted [TNG #38]. Two design plans are submitted to the ASDB for the proposed scout vessel, and the "Orion" project is approved. The primary design work begins with the primary hull [Inet11]. stardate 47135.2 {18 February?} Captain Picard is assumed dead in a barfight on Desica II. Commander Riker, now in command of the "Enterprise," postpones a mission to the Argus sector to investigate and takes the ship to Boradis III where he is taken captive by mercenaries. Both Riker and Picard attempt to gain their confidence as their ship approaches Cauldor II in search of additional relics for an undisclosed project. They encounter the "Enterprise" and Riker arranges for the ship to drop her shields as Picard fires on her [TNG 256]. Production begins on the "Proteus" prototype ship with a projected 1 year turnover. There is a quick turnover time because of the use of pre- existing designs and technology. The saucer nears 25% chassis completion as the engineering hull nears 18%. The computer core is delivered for fitting work [Inet11]. The "Fervour" class is proposed as a replacement for the "Miranda" class [Inet13]. stardates 47160.1-47169.2 {27 February-02 March} The two starships head for the Hiralan sector in search of the final module of the Vulcan ancient Stone of Gol weapon: a psionic resonator. In orbit of the planet Vulcan, Telara, a member of the Isolationist movement on Vulcan, is taken into custody. Riker and Picard reassume their positions aboard the "Enterprise" and the starship heads for Starbase 227 [TNG 257]. The redesign of an existing "Europa" class hull begins for the "Harper" class prototype. Star Fleet Command sets the limit of the class at 5 ships due to their size and specific nature. The Propulsion Dynamics Laboratory at Jupiter Station sends a dual warp core configuration, designed for the "Carrier" class, and material testing begins. Later in the year a mock up warp core arrives for test fitting on the U.S.S. "Harper," with the delivery of the main database FTL core promised next year. The ASDB will review work on the project closely [Inet11]. 01 March {stardate 47164.4} The U.S.S. "Intrepid" is officially commissioned by Star Fleet at Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards during a brief ceremony. The bridge plaque is put in place of pride and Captain Fred Stone takes command of the vessel. The U.S.S. "Intrepid" is ordered to begin shakedown cruises estimated to last 2 years [Inet11]. The "Intrepid" class cruiser U.S.S. "Valkyrie" (NCC-74658) is commissioned [Inet1]. While piloting a prototype on a test run to Alpha Draconis, the ship encounters a previously uncharted quantum filament and Lt. Stadi successfully maneuvers around the filament, preventing damage and destruction [SsC]. Design work begins on the "Intimidator" class, with a new M/ARA design standardized for this class. The spaceframe design is approved and full specifications are forwarded to Utopia Planitia for designations. Pro- duction begins on the U.S.S. "Dale Earnhardt" with a projected 6 year turnover for the prototype ship. The design on saucer separation mechanisms arrives from the Vulcan Construction Agency, the torpedo turret is designed, and the saucer section nears 30% chassis completion [Inet11]. stardate 47182.1 {07 March} While Deep Space 9 is temporarily evacuated when threatened by plasma discharges Verod, a Trill, invades the station to steal Lt. Dax's symbiont [DSN 424]. stardates 47177.2-47178.3 {05-06 March} The custody of Rugal, a Cardassian boy raised by Bajorans, is disputed on Deep Space 9 [DSN 425]. Roughly this is the time during which Nog steals Major Kira's springball racket from her quarters [DSN 480]. The "Hideki" class fighter is commissioned in the Cardassian Union. The primary fighter used by Central Command, the "Hideki" is small, sleek, fast, and heavily armed [Inet10]. The computer and warp core are both operating at normal levels on the "Concorde." The ship leaves drydock for primary in-flight checks and final testing sequences. The U.S.S. "Franklin" delivers auxiliary spacecraft and fighters sent from the Avalon Fleet Yards. Primary testing is expected to take 2 years [Inet11]. stardate 47225.7 {23 March} The "Enterprise" enroute to Starbase 219 for the annual Star Fleet Admirals' Banquet runs into warp core problems. The banquet is missed when it is realized that the new warp core, just installed at Starbase 84, has released parasitic interphasic creatures. Lt. Com- mander Data's dream program aids in the discovery of a solution: a high-frequency metaphasic pulse to purge the ship of the creatures [TNG 258]. stardate 47229.1 {24 March} Ensign Melora Pazlar, the first Elasian to join Star Fleet, arrives on DS9 for cartography. Falod Kot also arrives--to kill Quark [DSN 426]. Ablative armor arrives from the Antares Ship Yard for the "Raptor" prototype. The outer hull is nearing completion except for the engine bay [Inet11]. Ensign Pazlar transfers to the U.S.S. "Prokofiev" (NCC-68814) [SsC]. The Ferengi sales agent Khortasi dies at the New Aberdeen Naval Yard on Aldebaran II [TNG #42]. At approximately this time, Deep Space 9 is upgraded to allow the use of standard artificial gravity units [DSN 426/DSN 428]. The warp core of the "Kelvin" passes Review 3 and is tested to 90% peak. The computer system is fully self aware and the umbilicals from the station are cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. Impulse systems pass Review 3 and are autonomous for low level power control. Secondary backup generators are shut down and become auxiliary system control. Weapons systems are installed and the U.S.S. "Kelvin" leaves drydock for primary testing [Inet11]. stardate 47237.8 {27 March} Quark and Constable Odo, projected 3 days ahead in time, find DS9 massacred by the Bekkir. Using the same time travel artifact, they return in time for Quark to stop the invasion [DSN #5]. 28 March {stardate 47238.4} The U.S.S. "Temasek," Graviton Wave Propulsor prototype, makes its first acceptable result within experimental limits, with the U.S.S. "Sirius" riding as a chase vessel [GEC V5N6]. stardate 47254.1 {02 April} Instructing a delegation of Kaerin telepaths on board the "Enterprise," Lwaxana Troi temporarily falls into a coma. Counselor Deanna Troi learns of the sister she once had while luring her mother out of mental collapse [TNG 259]. In the Gamma Quadrant, Facity Sleedow and Dezavrim become business partners [DSN #28]. About this time on the Ocampa homeworld in the Delta Quadrant, Kes is less than halfway through her growth cycle and is already asking questions about her society which cannot be answered [GN 33]. Ferengi Grand Nagus Zek returns to DS9 with another scheme to gain the upper hand of the Gamma Quadrant involving Tulaberries. Quark meets Pel, a Ferengi female. The trade agreement with the Karemma is one of the first indirect contacts with the Dominion [DSN 427, DSN 447]. Primary hull work is completed on the "Midway." Habitat modules are attached, the bridge unit is brought to functional status, and the chassis is completed. Star Fleet decides to push forward to phase 2 and construction begins on another 5 ships of this class at Antares [Inet11]. At roughly this time, Lt. Commander Data takes Alexander and his class on a tour of the inner workings of the "Enterprise." He shows them Jeffries Tube 28 on Deck 12 [TNG #40]. stardates 47282.5-47284.1 {13 April} Security Chief Odo solves a five year old murder case on Deep Space 9 Quark nearly dies retrieving a hidden list of names [DSN 428]. Star Fleet receives the last message from the U.S.S. "Fleming" (NCC-20316), a "Wambundu" class medical transport prior to its disappearance in the Hekaras Corridor [TNG 261]. Work begins on 6 additional ships of the "Proteus" class. The nacelle design is approved for this class. Design flaws found in the saucer phaser power couplings are corrected. The power levels are found to be well over the expected and required levels. Work continues on the habitat and outer hull of the "Proteus." Type XII phaser arrays from the "Galaxy" dreadnought project are integrated. The saucer section nears 80% completion [Inet11]. The I.K.S. "Itliq" ("Kleg-Ta" class surveyor) begins conducting an extensive survey of several rimward sectors [Inet10]. Dina Voyskunsky transfers to the "Hood" from the "Excalibur." Also, around this time, the Maquis salvage a ship from a Tellarian depot and Chakotay christen's it the "Geronimo" [BB #2]. stardate 47304.2 {21 April} Captain Picard and Dr. Crusher are made prisoners on Kesprit III, a world requesting associate membership in the U.F.P. [TNG 260]. stardates 47310.2-47314.5 {23-24 April} While recovering the crew of the "Fleming" (NCC-20316) transport in the Hekaras Corridor, the "Enterprise" discovers that warp drive is destroying space. The Federation Council limits all U.F.P. vessels to a speed of warp 5 except in cases of extreme emergency. This is known as General Warp Speed Limitation Standing Order Number 44556-34. One solution to minimize the effects will be the introduction of variable geometry folding wing nacelles, as on the "Intrepid" class scouts. This Variable Geometry Compensation Mechanism (VaGCoM) involves manipulating the warp field geometry through actively moving the nacelles as the warp factor increases, while varying the intermix levels according to a set of equations derived from research of Dr. Serova. The continuing adjustments vary the stress on the subspace and realspace envelopes that keep each realm distinct, minimizing the damage. While seepage still occurs, the focus of the seepage is dispersed over a much wider field and more random pattern. The VaGCoM system will prove effective but the chance of implementing the system as an upgrade for existing ships will outweigh the cost considerations and in many cases the engineering viability. The second solution will possibly be the biggest attempted innovation in warp physics and engineering since the ill-fated Transwarp project. This new system will be implemented on the "Sovereign" class explorers and involves a radically new warp field so that the brief intersection between domains is at the instant of warping, a period of less than 0.1 ns. [TNG 261, TNG #33, V #7, ICPG, GEC V8N3]. Counselor Troi and Commander Riker prepare crew evaluation reports [TNG 267]. The "Enterprise" departs Deneva [TNG #42]. stardate 47321.6 {27 April} The "Enterprise" returns to the Dyson Sphere artifact to explore its interior. Lending support is the Horta-manned "Voyager" class starship "Darwin," commanded by Captain Dalen. When the Sphere is threatened by a wormhole-deposited neutron star, the artifact's interior star moves off-center and the interior habitat inhabitants face extinction. The "Darwin" is lost within with all hands. The Dyson Sphere sidesteps the neutron star's collision course and vanishes into the quantum realm via inexplicable dimensional folding [TNG #50]. stardate 47329.4 {30 April} After the fourth anniversary of the Wolf 359 battle, Commander Sisko meets Venna, a psycho-projection of Nadell Seyutek, wife of Professor Gideon Seyutek who is conducting stellar regeneration experiments with the support of the U.S.S. "Prometheus" (NCC-71201). Professor Seyutek dies in a shuttlepod while detonating Epsilon 119 [DSN 429]. May The U.S.S. "Bright Star" (NCC-71875) "Galaxy (II)" class explorer is commissioned. The first ship of the upgraded "Galaxy" class, the "Bright Star" is the first vessel to be equipped with the new Leeding Energies LF-43 warp drive, providing a 20% increase in peak power output over the LF-41 found on the "Galaxy" and "Nebula" classes. Warp capacity is 9.9, and also incorporated is an improved warp core ejection system far more resilient to system damage. Ordnance consists of 12 Type XII collimated phaser arrays and 2 Mark 95 quantum torpedo launchers. The "Galaxy (II)" also carries 2 flights of "Peregrine" fightercraft and a flight of SWACS (Spaceborne Warning and Control System) shuttles to provide extended-range sensor capability and comand and control functions. The upgraded power system allows the installation of the FSS experimental shield system originally designed for the "Griffon" class SCS-X, a triple shield layer system. Also part of the FSS system is the highly controversial cloaking device system. Computer systems consist of the new M-16 Isolinear III computer system utilizing bio-neural gel pack processors in addition to the standard isolinear ones. The ship's complement remains unchanged at a standard crew of 1710 [Inet1]. April Rictor is assigned to the mining outpost on BorSitu Minor [SCE #9]. The Type 8 shuttlecraft is proved to be operational and Star Fleet examines the performance. The shuttle is officially commissioned and Star Fleet places an order for 850 craft to be distributed within the U.F.P. The Type 8 is a warp 4 capacity personal shuttle capable of carrying 2 crew and 6 passengers. Ordnance consists of 2 Type V phaser emitters and defense is limited to light shielding. Equipped with bio- neural gel packs, the Type 8 is inevitably tied to the "Intrepid" class project and the "Intrepids" are the first ships to receive the first group of production Type 8's [Inet11]. stardates 47358.1-7325.9? {10 May} The "Enterprise" is ordered to lay a series of communication and navigation beacons in Sector 11381 as a prelude to colonization. The Heran Modality, descendants of Earth's old Eugenics patriots, threatens to spread a Unity virus capable of rewriting the reproductive DNA and ensuring that Human offspring will be genetically identical to the Herans. A conflict breaks out in the Heran (492 Lyncis) system and the "Enterprise" is forced to mediate a truce with the rebels' provisional government, despite the loss of 7 Star Fleet ships. Lt. Worf takes a one-month leave on Qo'nos and the "Enterprise" resumes her original mission over the next few weeks [TNG #42]. Tharia ch'Ren's mates congratulate him on his rhetorical skills while speaking out on Beaulieu's world [BB #2]. Upgraded warp coils are approved and a trelinium core arrives for the "Galaxy" 'dreadnought' project. Installation will take 4 months. The new computer cores arrive. Type XV phasers are installed. The ventral phaser cannon is mounted. The third, centerline, nacelle is added [Inet11]. stardate 46384.1? {20 May} To revive the Bajoran mining industry, Horta and her 20 eggs are trans- ported to DS9. Before arrival, the Federation cruiser "Puyallup" is hijacked by a Cardassian raider and the mother Horta, Ttan, is taken prisoner to the moon Davonia in the Davon system. Major Kira and a team of Star Fleet members go in pursuit, leaving DS9 at the mercy of pre- maturely hatched newborn Hortas who begin to devour the station. Kira's team succeeds in retrieving the mother Horta and rescuing a slave work- team, at the cost of the new runabout "Amazon" [DSN #11]. A DS9 station upgrade features the removal of the upper level promenade railing [DSN 429/DSN 430]. stardate 47391.2 {22 May} A fleet of Skrreea seek sanctuary on DS9 then are denied permission to settle on Bajor, and colonize Draylon II [DSN 430]. Major Kira sees her old friend Pernon Obahr of Karvis at about this time [DSN #18]. stardate 47410.2 {29 May} Lt. Commander Data meets an android duplicate of his 'mother' Dr. Juliana (O'Donell/Soong) Tainer while the "Enterprise" saves the planet Atria IV by reliquifying the planet's core through the use of plasma infusion triggered by the ship's phasers [TNG 262]. In an alternate timeline, a malfunction in the "Enterprise's" main deflector results in Worf's inability to attend the Forkus IIII Batlh'etlh tournament and asks his brother to replace him [TNG 263]. stardate 47391.2 {22 May} Lt. Worf, returning to the "Enterprise" from Forkus IIII aboard the shuttlecraft "Curie," passes through a quantum fissure. Chief Engineer La Forge's VISOR catapults Worf through a stream of alternate timelines while the "Enterprise" is at the Argus Array, discovered to have been reprogrammed by the Cardassians [TNG 263]. In an alternate timeline, Chief Engineer La Forge dies from plasma burns following a ship battle with a Cardassian "Galor" class vessel [TNG 263]. Martus Mazur, a refugee from the Elorian system, establishes Club Martus on DS9 giving Quarks competition. Sisko shuts down Mazur's casino when his gaming machines interfere with station routine [DSN 431]. stardate 47391.7 {22 May} In the Gamma Quadrant, on Planet LS6, an alien life form is brought aboard DS9. An alien gas afflicts Odo [DSN 432]. June The U.S.S. "Nova" (NCC-72380) class ship of the "Nova" class surveyors is launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards [Inet1]. 09 June {stardate 47438.4} The U.S.S. "Anna Lee" (NCC-3405) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is laid down [GEC V5N5]. stardate 47457.1 {15 June} The "Enterprise" aborts a Maycoria quasar energy output survey to rendezvous with the U.S.S. "Crazy Horse" (NCC-50446) starship in Sector 1607 to assist Admiral Eric Pressman in the recovery of the U.S.S. "Pegasus" (NCC-53847). The admiral is placed under arrest until a full inquiry can be held at Starbase 247 when an illegal phasing cloaking device is recovered from the ship in asteroid Gamma 601 (Devolin system) [TNG 264]. The "Pegasus" affair comes to light shortly before Marta Batanides is promoted to Admiral. A blot on the Intelligence Bureau's reputation, it will be known as Ranar's Folly [S31 #2]. The turbolift elevator cars of the "Enterprise" are upgraded, featuring altered movement indicator ports [TNG 264/TNG 265]. In the Delta Quadrant, the Talaxian Wixiban finds himself at a trading outpost station on the edge of the Nekrit Expanse. He will be marooned on the station for 3 years [V 156]. stardates 47423.9-47427.2 {03-04 June} Dr. Nikolai Rozhenko violates the Prime Directive on Boral II by beaming the doomed inhabitants of this world suffering from atmospheric dissip- ation to the "Enterprise." The ship relocates the village to Vacus VI (Coral sector) where Dr. Rozhenko elects to remain with the Borallians [TNG 265]. Richard Brant, First Officer of the "LaSalle," resigns from Star Fleet during this period. Brant will become involved with the Maquis, smuggling medical supplies. Aboard a one-man science vessel on route to the Badlands, Brand will be pursued by the "Trieste" and discover the passage through Hel's Gate. Consequently he will become involved in the rebellion against the Abinarri [TCT #2]. Lt. Soleta resigns from Star Fleet. Her commission will be reactivated in 3 years, 5 months, 18 days to serve as Science Officer aboard the "Excalibur" (NCC-26517) in late 2373 [NF #1]. Ensign Anthony DeCurtis is transferred to the Office of the Federation President's security detail. Upon a state visit to a planet called Parliament, Decurtis will thwart an assassination attempt upon the president by Romulan operatives. He will be transferred to DS9 [SsC]. After decades, the U.S.S. "Merlin" is pulled out of storage and the project is restarted. Propulsion dynamics are approved and sent to the Jupiter Station. They send back a new warp core for the class which is roughly double the output of the old "Oberth" core. The M/ARA design is standardized for the class. The spaceframe design is approved and full specifications are forwarded to the Avalon Fleet Yards for designations. The U.S.S. "Merlin" production begins with a projected 2 year turnover for the prototype. Modified "Excelsior" class nacelles are used and made standard in the class. Construction begins on the primary hull [Inet11]. Around this time, Skyler is born [GN 49]. stardate 47488.2 {27 June} Felisa Howard, grandmother of Dr. Crusher, is buried at the Caldos colony. Picard and the "Enterprise" officers discover that a non-corporeal anaphasic entity has been using the Howard family line for centuries. Dr. Crusher destroys the entity with a hand phaser. The "Enterprise" heads for Starbase 621 [TNG 266]. Nurse Alissa Ogawa becomes pregnant [TNG 277]. Tension and compression computer simulations of DS9, based on existing sensor networks and Star Fleet-installed strain gauges, are conducted [DNTM]. Commander Ericka Benteen is transferred to Star Fleet Command to serve as adjutant to Admiral Richard Leyton [SsC]. July The U.S.S. "Equinox" (NCC-72381) "Nova" class surveyor is launched from Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards [Inet1]. stardate 47505.1 {03 July} A New Avatar Station "Dream Complex" is proposed by the Majinuss World- Span Congomerate in conjunction with the Galactic Engineers Concordance. A massive, 6-kilometer diameter station in geosynchronous orbit of the Avatar base, with permanent accommodations for 21,000 and provisionary accommodations for 19,000, the 545-level complex will be completed in only 8 months [GEC V5N2]. stardate 47511.3 {05 July} Inorganic "grain" on the planet Ventex triggers a dispute between Klingons and the Hidran Congress, which the "Enterprise" is assigned to mediate. Lt. Commander Data and Chief Engineer La Forge fall prey to the "grain's" regenerative effects. The "Enterprise" heads for Starbase 87 for surgery to re-implant La Forge's VISOR [TNG #31]. According to Kang, one of the discarded wives of the Albino dies [DSN 439]. The "Oraidhe," commanded by Captain Clif, explores the outer regions of U.F.P. space. The next three months will be spent returning to "inner" Federation space. Over the next six months, 4 remote archaelogical digs in the Great Rift region will be attacked and plundered. Sometimes with a loss of life, such as the dig at 1616 Ophiuchi VI which will not only be stripped bare but result in the death of Saeo Uristilaen. Raiders will not be entirely responsible, the Intellivore will account for a high number [TNG #45]. In the Delta Quadrant, a brown dwarf star passes through the Drenar system dislodging a number of planetary bodies. Drenar IV captures its third moon [V #7]. Tharia ch'Ren's mates die by a bomb of Cardassian make [BB #2]. The warp core design of the "Proteus" is approved and delivered. The computer core is activated and the ship functions begin to be transfer- red from station control to ship control [Inet11]. stardate 47538.5 {15 July} The prototype escort U.S.S. "Defiant" (NX-74205) is launched from the Antares Ship Yards in the Bajor Sector. She will ultimately be posted to Deep Space 9 [DSN 447]. Dr. Bashir and Chief O'Brien eliminate the stockpiles of biogenetic gene- disruptor harvester weapons aboard a Telani cruiser ending war between the Telani and the Kelerans. Bashir and O'Brien are briefly presumed to be dead after both races decide to eliminate all sources of data connected with the harvester weapons including the two DS9 personnel who escape to Telani III. The DS9 runabout "Ganges" (NCC-72454) is destroyed and will be replaced with the "Mekong" (NCC-72914) [DSN 433]. Star Fleet's soliton pulse communications relay is unsuccessfully tested at DS9's wormhole [DSN 461]. The U.S.S. "Phoenix" antimatter tanker and her escort cruisers "Regal" and "Valor" are ambushed while delivering a payload of antimatter to fuel the "Ambassador" class heavy cruiser "Hannibal" constructed in the recently revived Okana Shipyards on Bajor. Commander Sisko, Odo, and Lt. Dax aboard the runabout "Mekong" pursue the stolen "Phoenix" into the Gamma Quadrant to the insect-dominated planet Eco. Eventually the antimatter pods are retrieved and the "Hannibal" is successfully launched [DSN #8]. stardate 47552.9 {20 July} Admiral Guenther arrives at DS9 to personally assess the Cardassian movements along the border [DSN 434]. stardate 47566.7 {25 July} The "Enterprise's" rendezvous with the "Clement" (NCC-12537, "Apollo" class) is delayed and the ship heads at maximum warp for the Ogaya system near the Cardassian border. A pod bearing Juret Dal with valuable information is recovered by the "Enterprise" and he is transported back into Cardassian space with Ensign Sito aboard the new shuttlecraft "Curie." Ensign Sito Jaxa is presumed dead after her escape pod is not recovered by the "Enterprise." "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Sito Jaxa [TNG 267]. In actuality, Ensign Sito Jaxa is imprisoned in a Cardassian penal colony [SsC]. Note that the trainees Sam Lavelle and Taurik serving aboard the "Enterprise" at this time will later be assigned to the "Aizawa." That starship will be captured by the Dominion in 2373; her officers used for slave labor. In addition, Taurik will serve aboard the U.S.S. "Ilan Ramon" and also be stationed at the Utopia Planitia yards [TDW #1, TNG #70]. stardates 47569.4-47581.2 {26-31 July} A Peradan replicant of Chief O'Brien experiences 52 hours of life aboard Deep Space 9, flees to Parada II in the Gamma Quadrant and is killed, prior to peace talks aboard the station [DSN 434]. stardate 47573.1 {28 July} To respond to questions about setting up colonies near the wormhole, Commander Sikso and Chief O'Brien embark on surveying nearby star systems and end up marooned on a world in the Orellius Minor system, a lost Human colony [DSN 435]. stardate 47582 {31 July} In the Alpha Quadrant, Torres and Chakotay encounter an experimental Cardassian weapon they code-name "Dreadnought." A self-guided tactical missile carrying a charge of 1,000 kilos of matter/antimatter and a sophisticated computer system, it is sent to destroy a Maquis munitions base. Torres reprograms the computer, changing its identity and dispatches it to destroy the Cardassian fuel depot on Ashelon V. "Dreadnought" never makes its way out of the Badlands, and it will be snatched by the Caretaker and brought to the Delta Quadrant [V 134]. August The U.S.S. "Solstice" (NCC-72471) "Nova" class surveyor is launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome [Inet1]. Petty Officer Zim Brott is assigned to DS9 during this period [DSN 563]. Around this time, the U.F.P. discovers the Klastravo system and makes contact with the inhabitants of Thanet [TNG #67]. Avden Melis is born on Bajor [GN 48]. stardate 47603.3 {08 August} Security Chief Odo and Lt. Dax encounter a world of omicron particle field holograms in the Gamma Quadrant. Jake Sisko is introduced to DS9's engineering systems by Chief O'Brien and given a combadge [DSN 436]. Approximately at this time on the Ocampa homeworld in the Delta Quadrant, Kes meets Daggin. Daggin gives her a tour of his parents' farm. Shortly thereafter, Kes begins exploring access tunnels [V 101]. Tharia ch'Ren sells the land on which the remains of his house stood to an Yridian developer [BB #2]. stardate 47611.2 {11 August} Counselor Troi returns to the "Enterprise" from a 3-day class reunion on Starbase 231. Lt. Commander Data is dispatched to Barcon IV to retrieve radioactive material from a crashed U.F.P. probe and experiences temporary amnesia from a power surge. Consequently he spreads radiation poisioning throughout the natives but cures the affliction. Lt. Commander Troi is promoted to full Commander rank and the "Enterprise" heads for a rendezvous with the "Lexington" to take on medical supplies for transport to the Torenko Colony [TNG 268]. stardates 47615.2-47618.4 {12-13 August} In Sector 1156, a rogue comet is tracked by the "Enterprise," originating from the Darsays system. Its ice coating boiled away by the ship's phasers, the comet is revealed to be an informational archive relic at least 87 million years old. The archive's transmissions transform the "Enterprise" and restructures Lt. Commander Data's positronic network, depositing the imprints of ancient personalities. The transformational program is deactivated and an archeological team is dispatched to study the artifact [TNG 269]. stardates 47622.1-47623.2 {15 August} Lt. (j.g.) Dan Kwan commits suicide on the "Enterprise." The ship takes on medical supplies at Starbase 328 for transport to Barson II. Invest- igation into Kwan's death reveals the catalyst to have been a psychic imprint left in the "Enterprise's" starboard nacelle tube (Deck 25) 8 years ago, when the remains of two bodies are scanned. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. (j.g.) Dan Kwan [TNG 270]. About this time, the "Enterprise" transports Dr. Andrea Martinez to the Ompet Oddity at Terminus. Enroute, they encounter Q and his 'godson' Trelane. Trelane's antics and closing off of the Q Continuum causes havoc across three continuums (Tracks 'A,' 'B,' and 'C'). His assault on Q leaves the super-being in a disassociated, disoriented state back in time. Trelane is driven mad by a machine of his own devising for tapping into the universal core of the universe, and attempts to slowly unravel the multiverse by overlapping the three Tracks. With Q's help, Picard destroys Trelane [GN 17]. Aboard the U.S.S. "Hood," Lt. Commander Dina Voyskunsky beats Captain Robert DeSoto at Go [BB #2]. Lt. Dax and Trill initiate Arjen bring an expanding proto-universe aboard Deep Space 9 from the wormhole and transport it back. Chief O'Brien faces the problem of Vole infestation [DSN 437]. stardate 47653.2 {26 August} The "Enterprise" performs field tests of new tactical systems and weapons upgrades. Captain Picard and Lt. Commander Data, returning to the ship after recovering a rogue torpedo, find the "Enterprise" contaminated with an Intron virus de-evolving the ship's complement. Traced to Lt. (j.g.) Barclay's synthetic T-cell serum for Yuridian flu treatment, the crew is cured and the virus named Barclay's Protomorphosis Syndrome [TNG 271]. This is roughly the time Dr. Bashir visits his parents [DSN 514]. Around this time, the Halkan Council signs an education exchange agreement with the Ferenginar Trade Academy of Minerals and Resources [GN 40]. stardate 47283.7 {01 September??} The alleged inventions of the late Dr. Jaymi Zorka are put up for bid on Novus Alamogordus, drawing participants from all major governments. Cadet Crusher is kidnapped by Ferengi Munk and Tunk after accidentally discovering a means of transmuting chaseum into latinum. The prized item up for bid, a photonic pulse cannon, is acquired by a jointly paid 180,000 bars of gold-pressed latinum from the Federation and Klingon governments. Construction and testing of the weapon proves it to be worthless [TNG #33]. September The U.S.S. "Trinculo" (NCC-71867) "Galaxy (II)" class explorer is launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards. The U.S.S. "Ecliptic" (NCC-72484) "Nova" class surveyor is launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome [Inet1]. This is about the time when Kes confronts the Assembly, asking the Ocampa Elders to share their historical records with the people [GN 33]. Approximately during this time Thilo Revek, a Maquis, is transported to the Delta Quadrant by the Caretaker's Array. Of no value to the Caretaker, Revek will crashland on the Kurse homeworld [V #11]. Tharia ch'Ren joins Chakotay's resistance cell of the Maquis [BB #2]. In the Delta Quadrant, the Brunali are again attacked by the Borg. To combat future attacks, the Brunali genetically-engineer Icheb to produce an anti-Borg pathogen. In 2375, Icheb will be allowed to be assimilated from an unarmed transport. The following year, they will try again but fail thanks to the intervention of the "Voyager" [V 239]. With the arrival of more aliens in the Ocampa city, Elder Toscat grants Kes what she desires: access to the ancient records [GN 33]. Professor Natima Lang and two of her students, members of a Cardassian resistence movement, seek sanctuary on Deep Space 9 [DSN 438]. Joseph Shabalala is assigned to the "Odyssey" as First Officer [BB #1]. About this time, the Vole mating season begins on DS9 [DSN 437]. The U.S.S. "Nova" (NCC-72380) class surveyor is commissioned. Intended to replace the aging "Oberth" class as a science surveyor, the "Nova" class is a sub-class of scout that specializes in the mapping of an area of space for later follow-up by dedicated explorers. The "Nova" carries a complement of 80 and an ordnance of 2 torpedo launchers and 5 Type VI phaser strips. Warp capacity is warp 8.3 via LF-40 nacelles. Also commissioned this month is the sistership U.S.S. "Solstice" (NCC-72471). Betazoid Captain Conen Tre commands the U.S.S. "Nova" on shakedown cruises estimated to last a year. According to another account, the U.S.S. "Nova" was commissioned over a year ago following deep space assessments in 2369 [Inet1, Inet11]. The Maquis ship "Liberty" ("Antares" class) is attacked by Cardassians near Dorvan and Tom Paris pilots a shuttle to bring help. He runs into the U.S.S. "Bradbury" (NX-72307) and his Maquis service is terminated. Ensign Tom Paris is sentenced to the New Zealand Rehabilitation Colony on Earth for firing on a Star Fleet starship with his shuttle's phasers, buying the colonists of Selka time to rescue the Maquis. In 7 months Captain Janeway will visit Paris and offer him a position on her new starship [GN 33]. Captain Picard speaks at the Star Fleet Academy on Earth in regards to the Demilitarized Zone and the Maquis, and sites an editorial written by Cadet Harry Kim published in the Academy newspaper [GN 30]. In the Gamma Quadrant, Kai Opaka has spent the first year of her exile learning the local language. Viewed with suspicion and disbelief, she has made herself known to both the Zlangco and Shel-la tribes. Though gaining some level of trust, the leaders insist that Opaka is wasting her time [DSN #28]. In the Delta Quadrant at about this time, Neelix and Wix part company at the Ubean incident: crates of defective microarc thrusters are traded with the Ubeans. Wix is taken into custody and imprisoned, convicted of fraud. Neelix flees [GN 33]. stardate 47751.2-47755.3 {01-02 October} The "Enterprise" arrives at Starbase 310 for a meeting with Fleet Admiral Nechayev and is ordered to evacuate the Indian colony on Dorvan V. Cadet Wesley Crusher, on vacation from the Academy, intervenes and resigns from the Academy having seen a vision of his father, with help from the Traveler. Crusher decides to remain behind on Dorvan V [TNG 272]. Note that Crusher's abilities to alter time will temporarily generate an alternate timeline where the Battle of the Border replaces the Maquis movement [SNW II]. The Type 9 shuttle is proved operational and Star Fleet examines the performance. The shuttlecraft is officially commissioned and Star Fleet places an order for 1,800 craft to be distributed within the U.F.P. A personal shuttle with warp 9 capacity and a crew of 2 to 6, the Type 9 is armed with 2 Type IV phasers, 1 Type IV phaser, and 2 micro torpedo tubes (carrying 60 torpedoes). The "Intrepid" class will be the first starships equipped with these new shuttles [Inet11]. At the Academy, Hammon Titus becomes a guinea pig in Communications Projecst #104 and #105 with Cadets Etos Mahs and Vestabo. Cadet Titus then will be assigned to the Federation Assembly in Paris, France [GN 30]. Klingons Kor, Koloth, and Kang are reunited on DS9. With Dax they voyage to the Secarus system to seek vengeance on the Albino. Koloth and Kang die fulfilling their blood oath [DSN 439]. The I.K.S. "Che'veH" ("QIj'tagh" class) rescues Korec of House Ba'vagh from an attack by assassins hired by an unknown House [Inet10]. The "Enterprise" transports a contingent of U.F.P. scientists to the Universal TechnoFair when Master Scientist Skel loosens the ancient non-corporeal "demon" entities. Possessing the minds of the "Enterprise's" complement, the creatures nearly succeed in spreading their madness. The starship is assisted by her sister "Galaxy" class starships "Odyssey" (NCC-71832) and "Constitution." "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Janice Ito (Engineering) and Ensign Barbara Evans (Sciences) [TNG #40]. Over the next three months, 3 ships (2 merchants and a colonization vessel) are lost one after another in the Great Rift region, as will be noted by Captain Maisel of the "Marignano." Most probably they will be victims of the Intellivore [TNG #45]. The U.S.S. "Bellerophon" (NCC-74705) "Intrepid" class cruiser is laid down at Earth Station McKinley. At the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, the U.S.S. "Equinox" (NCC-72381) "Nova" class surveyor is commissioned [Inet1]. stardate 47779.4 {11 October} Awaiting a rendezvous near the Vodray nebula, the "Enterprise" diverts to Moranga IV for the Festival of Koq Bavar where Worf runs into a staged assassination attempt. K'mtar, gintoq to the House of Mogh, claims to have been sent by Kurn to protect Worf. The "Enterprise" diverts to Kola III to locate the Duras sisters involved in magnasite ore smuggling, believed responsible for the assassination attempt. The Duras sisters are eventually encountered by the "Enterprise" in the Yufandis system. K'mtar reveals that he is the dishonored Alexander Rozhenko from 40 years in the future, convincing Worf to reinforce his encouragement of young Worf's warrior training--or to accept himself [TNG 273]. Captain Kathryn Janeway buries herself in the "Voyager's" schematics, preparing herself for her future command [V 218]. At DS9, the Cardassian freighter "Bok Nor" is destroyed by the Maquis, a band of Star Fleet rebels opposed to the recently erected Cardassian demilitarized zone. Gul Dukat and Commander Sisko travel to the Volon Colonies where they witness the Maquis in action. Gul Dukat is kidnapped by the Maquis, leading Sisko, Kira, and Bashir into the Badlands in pur- suit. Commander Calvin Hutson, Star Fleet's attache to the U.F.P. colon- ies in the zone, reveals himself to be the leader of the Maquis [DSN 440]. Gul Dukat is rescued from the Maquis by Commander Sisko. He agrees to help Commander Sisko stop Cardassian Central Command from smuggling weapons into the demilitarized zone provided Sisko stops the Maquis. The Xepolites are discovered to be the smugglers and one vessel is impounded. DS9's 3 runabouts are deployed against the Maquis' vessels near the Brima Colony, effectively dispersing them [DSN 441]. Cal Hudson meets Darleen Mastroeni. Also around this time, Lt. Elois Phifer is assigned to Slaybis IV by Star Fleet Intelligence to gether information on the Maquis [BB #2]. Captain Picard gives Lt. Barclay his first command on a mission to lead an away team to install a new generator core on a science station in the Tarvo system. He ends up fighting for his life in an ancient Vorel trap [SNW]. Tharia ch'Ren kills his first Cardassian during a raid on a supply depot [BB #2]. The outer hull of the "Raptor" is fully sealed and internal fitting begins. The warp coils arrive and are welded into place. A modified sub computer core from the "Galaxy" Class Project is found suitable for use as a main computer, is installed and technical modifications begin [Inet11]. Enroute to Alpha Kiriki for a routine Star Fleet inspection, the "Enterprise" deals with a minor Gorsonian Zool infestation [SNW]. stardate 47821.2 {26 October} Enroute to the Gorn homeworld for a peace summit, the "Enterprise" encounters a long-abandoned alien station. The station's time transporter system becomes active and beams Captain Picard to Cestus III in 2261. Fighting against time, the "Enterprise" officers manage to pinpoint his space/time position and retrieve the captain for the summit. "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Varley [TNG #32]. stardates 47829.1-47831.8 {29-30 October} Ex-DaiMon Bok seeks to avenge the death of his son. A message left by an unmanned probe leads the "Enterprise" to Kamor V and Picard to Jason Vigo believed to be his son--actually Bok's trick of resequenced DNA. Bok is turned over to the Ferengi Alliance following his capture in the Zendi Kabu system [TNG 274]. stardate 47845.2 {04 November} The U.S.S. "Intrepid" (NX-74600) class scout is launched from Earth Station McKinley. The "Intrepid" class carries a complement of 150, measures 343 meters in length, and features warp 9.9 capacity via 2 folding variable geometry warp nacelles. The starship has 15 decks, and is armed with 4 phaser arrays and 4 photon torpedo launchers. The standard complement of small craft consists of 2 standard (type 8 personnel) shuttlecraft, 4 shuttlepods, 4 EVA workpods, and 1 aerowing. In addition, the "Intrepid" class incorporates synthetic brain neurons suspended in a nutrient gel medium to augment the computer systems. A ground hover footpad system also enables this class to achieve planetfall if required. The ship also carries a reserve warp engine core to replace the main warp core if necessary. The U.S.S. "Voyager" (NCC-74656) will be the second operational ship of this class (launched next year), and this class will consist of at least 4 starships The U.S.S. "Intrepid" lead ship will be assigned to Neutral Zone patrol, at least by 2375 [ICPG, V 198]. This month also sees the launch of the "Intrepid" class U.S.S. "Voyager" (NCC-74656) from Earth Station McKinley [Inet1]. Vorik graduates from the Star Fleet Academy in the 6th percentile. Prior to graduating, Vorik served as a midshipman aboard the U.S.S. "Independence" (NCC-41452) and introduced new dilithium crystal matrix protocols that improved power conversion efficiency by 6% [SsC]. stardate 47869.2 {13 November} After weathering an unexpected magnascopic storm in the Mecorder Sector searching for U.F.P. colony sites, the "Enterprise's" computer becomes sentient, generating interconnecting neural matrix nodes throughout the ship. The nodes are linked through Holodeck 3, consisting of spliced holodeck programs formed around Dr. Crusher's Orient Express program. The ship goes in search of vertion particle emissions from white dwarf stars in the Tamborg Beta 6 system, then the McPherson nebula where it conceives an entity and promptly disables its nodes [TNG 275]. Dr. Julian Bashir deactivates Garak's cranial implant on DS9, saving the Cardassian's life, with help from Enabran Tain. He is confined to the infirmary for 10 days [DSN 442]. Returning back to DS9 after opening a hospital on New Bajor, the first Bajoran colony in the Gamma Quadrant, Dr. Bashir and Major Kira's runabout cross over into the "Mirror" universe. Terok Nor is the center of authority for the Bajoran sector of the Alliance, a union between the Klingons and Cardassians which conquered the Terran Empire in this para- llel universe. Bashir and Kira escape from the "Mirror" universe with help from the counterparts of Sisko and O'Brien [DSN 443]. Thirishar ch'Thane departs Andor. He will not return until late 2376 for Thriss' sending [DSN #32]. The computer system of the "Proteus" is now operating at 65% of maximum. The system is expected to become self aware early next year. Primary testing begins on the warp core. Ablative armor is integrated. The bridge module is attached to the primary hull [Inet11]. Ensign Hoya earns a citation for exceptional flight control skill [SsC]. stardate 47896.7 {23 November} The first baseline of 14 "Ambassador" class ships ordered for upgrading is placed. This will be the first of 4 groups over a period of 6 years. Each baseline will reflect a major design upgrade, which in turn will incorporate component and design improvements made over the course of building each previous baseline [GEC V6N5]. The U.S.S. "Defiant" (NX-74205) passes out of the systems integration stage and into final hull reinforcing. Its forthcoming first challenge will be against the Jem'Hadar threat from the Gamma Quadrant [DNTM]. Type XII phaser arrays are installed on the "Sovereign," replacing the Type X arrays. The warp core passes Review 3 and is tested to 95% peak. The computer system is fully self aware and umbilicals from the station are cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. The impulse systems pass Review 3 and are autonomous for low level power control. The secondary backup generators are shut down and become auxiliary system control. The U.S.S. "Sovereign" leaves drydock for primary testing [Inet11]. stardate 47918 {01 December} Harry Kim graduates from the Star Fleet Academy in the 97th percentile. He is congratulated by Admiral Brand, Nimembeh, and Boothby. Kim is faced with the decision of staying on in San Francisco at Star Fleet Command as a design specialist in the Engineering Corps or becoming an operations officer on a small starship [V 122, GN 33, SsC]. Koobis Elk, ex-secretary and Cardassian collaborator, boards Deep Space 9. Vedek Bareil withdraws from the Bajoran Vedek election to protect ex-Kai Opaka, responsible for the death of 43 Bajorans. Vedek Winn becomes the new Kai [DSN 444]. The starship "Oraidhe" sets course for next month's rendezvous with the long-range science vessel "Marignano" [TNG #45]. Design work continues on the engines of the "Orion" prototype. The design team integrates the impulse engines from the "Defiant" project into the "Orion" [Inet11]. stardate 47940.8 {09 December} The first 14 ships of the "Ambassador" class are earmarked for under Baseline-1 for modification. Building upon the original "Ambassador" class heavy cruiser design, these ships will be augmented with an extensive shipwide systems refit, as well as total swapout of power and propulsion systems. Minor utilities will be backfit where possible, although these compromise a low priority activity in relation to the total systems overhaul. The external appearance of the vessel will be also be altered with the addition of conformal hull blisters in the ventral engineering hull to accommodate the new bioneural subsystem processors and warp core units, as well as the replacement of the warp drives for the new Yoyodyne Propulsion Systems 8066 series units [GEC V6N5]. stardates 47941.7-47943.2 {09-10 December+} Lt. Ro Laren is welcomed back to the "Enterprise" and assigned to in- filtrate the Maquis following the rescue of a Cardassian warship commanded by Gul Evek in the Demilitarized Zone. Ordered to lead the Maquis into an ambush in the Hugoron nebula, Ro betrays Star Fleet choosing to side with the Maquis [TNG 275]. stardate 47944.2 {10 December} Preparing to depart on a vacation with his wife, Chief Miles O'Brien is arrested by Gul Evek and taken to Central Prison on Cardassia Prime, charged with supplying the Maquis with photon warheads stolen from DS9. He is released following a trial upon the delivery of a Cardassian spy in the guise of Raymond Boon [DSN 445]. The "Galaxy" class U.S.S. "Odyssey" (NCC-71832) arrives at DS9 to help establish a farming colony on Bajor's second moon. Orta, a Bajoran terrorist, undercovers a Malkus Artifact there and instantly begins disintegrating those oppoed to him. He is captured after commandeering the runabout "Rio Grande" [BB #1]. On a trip to the Gamma Quadrant with his son, Quark, and Nog, Commander Sisko makes contact with the Jem'Hadar, soldiers of the Dominion. The "Galaxy" class explorer U.S.S. "Odyssey" (NCC-71832) is lost with all hands while retreating from the Jem'Hadar warcraft [DSN 446]. The serious threat of the Dominion begins a Deep Space 9 armaments upgrade program. In a year the station will be able to sustain heavy attack, and deliver heavy firepower with phaser arrays and 5,000 photon torpedoes [DSN 473, DSN 474]. After discovery of the Dominion threat, the "Defiant" Project is reopened. with recent advances in technology, work begins to cure the "Defiant's" many problems. Within a month redesigning and retrofitting, the major problems will be cured and the "Defiant" will be commissioned at Utopia Planitia [Inet11]. In the wake of the destruction of the "Odyssey," engineers across the U.F.P. once again enter into a period of frenzied re-evaluation. Virtually every modern class of starship is slated for some kind of weapons upgrade, much like the first contact with the Borg. The "Cygnus" class frigate is at the top of the list of classes being examined [Inet14]. Ro Laren, operating with the Maquis as "the Architect," devises a baryon particle beam weapon. While patrolling the Cardassian-Federation Demilitarized Zone, the "Enterprise" becomes crippled by the new Maquis weapon and retreats to Starbase 211 for repairs. While undergoing a bridge swapout, the senior officers are ordered by Vice Admiral Alynna Nechayev to pilot an experimental hybrid prototype "Galaxy" class saucer module (NCC-4011) built to withstand planetary grounding. The Maquis hijack the saucer section, taking it into the Thresher Dust Cloud and then crashing it into the sea of the inhabited world Pedrum [TNG #39]. Around this time, the Federation Council declassifies the logs of Captain James T. Kirk [NWNC]. Asarem Wadeen begins to serve with Shakaar Edon in the Bajoran government [MG #1]. Kes' father dies shortly after she turns 1 year old, on the Ocampa homeworld in the Delta Quadrant [V 141]. The ASDB finalizes the design of the "Entente" class dreadnought [Inet1]. stardate 47988 {26 December} Captain Picard find himself jumping across time between his present, his past (immediately prior to his first "Enterprise" mission in 2364), and his future (circa 2396). Q is found to be responsible, once again testing the captain who is apparently responsible for destroying Humanity in an alternate timeline through the accidental creation of an anti-time eruption anomaly via 3 tachyon pulse beams projected at the same point in 3 different time periods. Picard brings the "Enterprises" of the past, present, and future into the anomaly to create a static warp shell which halts the time paradox phenomena before its creation in the Devron system. Captain Picard shares his glimpses of the future with his officers so as to hopefully alter future events for the better [TNG 277, TNG 278]. 27 December [reference stardate 3/0912.27] {stardate 47989.0} Lieutenant Commander Sheva Hev'lek, Chief of Security of the U.S.S. "Sheffield", is awarded the Andorian Battle Star for protecting the lives of Federation citizens against a superior force of Ferengi merchant enforcers on Borgia V [FASA]. 28 December {stardate 47991.8} The U.S.S. "Kelly" (NCC-3400) class super-dreadnought is launched [GEC V5N5]. Ensign Neal Hawk transfers to the "Enterprise" and is promoted to Lt. Junior Grade, assigned as Relief Conn Officer [SsC]. stardate 47999.2 {30 December} The "Yorktown" and "Venture" head to DS9. The former to transport the survivors of the "Odyssey" and the latter to begin the cleanup work on the remains of the New Bajor colony. Commander Sisko asks Star Fleet to assign additional forces to the station [BB #1]. About this time in the Delta Quadrant in Cartel space, Andross begins hijacking starships and stealing their computer processors in search of a compatible unit for his revolution [V #4]. A bottle of wine of this year's vintage will be replicated by Captain Janeway to celebrate the opening of a new astrometrics lab aboard the "Voyager" in 2374 [V 177]. Commander Sisko leaves for Earth with his son, Jake, to attend a special debriefing at Star Fleet Headquarters concerning the threat of the Dominion. He will return in two months to Deep Space 9 with the "Defiant" (NX-74205) warship, a heavily armed ship equipped with a Romulan cloaking device (accompanied by Subcommander T'Rul, assigned to operate and guard the module) [DSN 447]. Note that the loan of a cloaking device to Star Fleet by the Romulans will strain Klingon-U.F.P. relations to the breaking point over the next couple years [GN 34]. The Klingon "Brakt" class fast attack ship is commissioned (though it will enter service only a few months before the Klingon-Cardassian War). Its combination of speed and advanced tactical systems will make the "Brakt" class a popular alternative to the "B'rel" class light warship. This class roughly resembles a cross between a "K't'inga" battle cruiser and a "B'rel" light warship, carries a fairly standard complement of disruptors and torpedoes, plus a powerful forward disruptor cannon adapted from larger Klingon vessels. While greatly increasing the ship's firepower, the cannon can also cause unpredictable power surges throughout the ship because of its drawing so much power [Inet10]. Cadets Starsa and Jayme Miranda are assigned to the Jupiter Research Station. Under Dr. Lewis Zimmerman, Director of Holographic Imaging and Programming, they will assist in the development of an Emergency Medical Hologram (EMH). The 12 cadets assigned to the station will attend Lt. Reginald Barclay's seminar on warp dynamics. Commander Aston of Jupiter Station will reprimand Cadet Miranda for gross negligence when the station is nearly destroyed by a non-vented graviton conduit valve. After completing her field assignment on the station, Miranda will change her major to Medical and attend Star Fleet Medical School [GN 30]. stardate 48002.1 {31 December, 2370} Large scale construction equipment is readied 9400 kilometers above the Avatar Base for the assembly of the New Avatar station [GEC V5N5]. 2371, January The U.S.S. "Trinculo" (NCC-71867) "Galaxy (II)" class explorer and the U.S.S. "Ecliptic" (NCC-72484) "Nova" class surveyor are commissioned [Inet1]. The U.S.S. "Europa" proceeds to Avalon Shipyards. A phaser cannon borrowed from the "Pegasus" Project is installed for testing. All future ships of the class will have the cannon installed. Warp stress coating is applied and the "Europa" begins deep space assessments. All primary tests have passed Review 4 [Inet11]. Jellico is assigned command of Deep Space 5. Carlos Jimenez graduates from the Star Fleet Academy in the 80th percentile and is assigned to Deep Space 9 as a member of the security detail [SsC]. Admiral Leonard McCoy tours the Holoprogramming Center on Jupiter Station and gets into a heated discusssion with Dr. Lewis Zimmerman over the new Emergency Medical Hologram AK-1 [SNW II]. Note that the first ships equipped with the EMH will be the "Nova" class U.S.S. "Equinox," the "Intrepid" class U.S.S. "Voyager," and the "Sovereign" class U.S.S. "Enterprise" [V 101, V 220, ST VIII]. The U.S.S. "Traveller" (NCC-74716) "Intrepid" class cruiser is laid down at Earth Station McKinley [Inet1]. This year will see the completion of the Andorian "J'a'ainel" class vessel, one of Star Fleet's solutions to a downsized scientific budget. Originally designed to continue a 100 year old investigation of the galaxy's Shapely Center, the ship is devoted primarily to the deployment, maintenance and monitoring of deep space probes. The "J'a'ainel's" pollution-free warp propulsion uses a deuterium/isoprobenium admixture allowing the ship to carry smaller deuterium tanks and consequently 8% less material is required by the engine to maintain normal operations over the 2 year shakedown cruise. The ship has warp 9.4 capacity with Leading 71-4 prototype nacelles and innovative deflectors capable of channeling, transmitting and receiving 68% of the tetrion band and 80% of the known subspace frequencies. At least 16 more vessels will be built [GEC V8N3]. stardate 48022.5 {08 January} The "Enterprise" relinquishes upper Beta Quadrant patrol to the U.S.S. "Constellation" and rendezvous near NGC 4258 (V843 Ophiuchi) to investigate the Infarret dig and a wave of disappearances. Assisting the "Enterprise" are the starships "Oraidhe" and "Marignano." The "Iaehh" ("Mind-eater" or "Intellivore") a rogue, warp-driven living world is found responsible. An ancient creature of myth originating outside the galaxy, it feeds upon neural activity and has drawn many a colony ship to doom. Using an antimatter bomb and placing the entire complement of the "Enterprise" to sleep, Lt. Commander Data succeeds in annihilating the entity despite heavy casualties and severe structural damage to the secondary hull. The ships head for Starbase 44, a two week voyage. "Enterprise" fatalities: 32 (unspecified) dead (may include civilians and/or former members of the "Oraidhe") [TNG #45]. This year, 80% of subspace relay stations are retrieved for ready storage within Sector 001, and another 10% will be deliberately destroyed to prevent their falling into threat force hands [DNTM]. Corzanium is isolated by the Federation roughly during this period. It is the only substance stable after being extracted and combined, resistent to gravity, and found in black holes. The Dominion will quantum-step mine corzanium from the Eye of Talek black hole in 2374 to use as building material for their verteron collider [TDW #1]. All 4 ships of the "Commonwealth" class are returned to active service following refitting. These new star cruisers now carry crews of 525, 7 phaser emitters, 5 photon torpedo tubes, and possess greater warp capacities [GEC V6N6]. Ambassador Spock and his unificationists are captured on Constanthus (Crossover), one of the Romulan Empire's outer worlds. Admiral Leonard McCoy is assigned to the "Enterprise" as a consultant to assist in negotiating their release. Captain Montogomery Scott, meanwhile attempts his own rescue mission by "borrowing" the decommissioned "Constitution" class museum starship "Yorktown" (NCC-1704) from Starbase 178 (complete with the original Romulan cloaking device appropriated stardate 5027.3). Upgrading the ship and cloak, Scott takes the ship to Constanthus. A shuttlecraft from the "Enterprise" also undertakes a mission into Romulan space and both parties eventually manage to recover Spock and his surviving students. Spock's mission incomplete, the Vulcan intends to smuggle himself and his students back to Romulus [GN 21]. Note that Captain Montgomery Scott will continue to serve Star Fleet. He will design portions of the "Sovereign" (NCC-17454) class and be posted to the class vessel as her Chief Engineer by 2374. He will be the Chief Engineer aboard the "Sovereign" class "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-E) during her initial launch in 2371. Scott will also work on further refinements for a new "Constellation" [GN 32, GN 29]. The U.S.S. "Kelvin" goes to Utopia Planitia. Warp stress coating is applied and the "Kelvin" begins deep space assessments. The sistership U.S.S. "Miranda" (NCC-77000) completes construction reviews ahead of schedule and begins testing [Inet11]. At approximately this time, a renegade Klingon Korath attempts to change history by abducting an ancestor of Captain Picard from 20th Century Earth's Las Vegas, Nevada region. A group of 6 Terrans are beamed aboard the "Enterprise" [ST-TE]. stardate 48030.2 {11 January} The reworked long-range intelligence scout vessel prototype "Cobra" (NX-11480) is delivered to Starbase 105 for final trial runs [GEC V6N6]. stardate 48033.8 {12 January} Military Operations Command receives the first of their new "Cobra" (NCC-11480) class scouts, just as they begin the final decommissioning and dismantling of their "Hermes" (NCC-585) class scouts, in use long past their operational lives. The favored vessel of Military Operation Command's Covert Operations Unit since nearly the day it was laid down, the "Cobra" stresses multiple redundancy combined with almost 40% automation of her primary and secondary systems. With 150 Exocomps hardwired directly into the main computer, the ship's complement is reduced by 50%. The "Cobra" mounts 8 linear phaser banks on both the dorsal and ventral surfaces of the primary hull (a unique 'arrowhead' warp dynamic design allowing greater speed for less power), and is also armed with dual micro-photorp launchers on either side of the main bridge and a single full-sized "Hound Dog" photorp launcher under Engineering [GEC V6N6]. Upgrades to the "Enterprise" (and perhaps all "Galaxy" class explorers) include decreased internal lighting and transporter system upgrades, among minor upgrades to major compartments. Bridge ceiling trusses are strengthened, command module platforms are raised, and additional computer consoles are added to the Tactical region [ST VII]. Veronica Stadi is promoted to full Lieutenant and assigned to Flight Control on the U.S.S. "Voyager" [SsC]. Captain Kathryn Janeway is given a tour of the "Voyager" by Admiral Patterson while still in drydock. In an alternate timeline, she meets Seven of Nine from 2375 searching for Braxton's temporal disruptor detects a chroniton flux of 0.003, and glimpses Captain Braxton [V 218]. Outer hull work begins on the "Backman" class prototype. Star Fleet Command sets a limit of 10 ships to this class due to their highly specific nature. The Propulsion Dynamics Laboratory at Jupiter Station sends an upgraded "Intrepid" class warp core for retrofitting into the "Backman" class and the computer cores arrive [Inet11]. stardate 48038.5 {14 January} The "Intrepid" class scout U.S.S. "Voyager" (NCC-74656) is launched from Earth Station McKinley. This 15-deck starship has a sustainable cruising velocity of warp 9.975, a crew of 141, and bio-neural gel pack circuitry. It also features a variable geometry folding wing nacelle configuration to minimize the negative effects of warp fields on the subspace continuum. Captain Kathryn Janeway assumes command [V 101, V #1, V #7, V 150, ICPG]. Star Fleet views the theoretical proposals for the "Alliance" class based ont he defense parameters. After little deliberation, the "Alliance's" primary design is approved and briefs for the propulsion, computer, weapons, and spaceframe parameters are sent out to the Star Fleet design agencies for consultation [Inet11]. Unmanned scout probe MGX-74613 completes its 6-year exploration mission [FTS]. The bridge module of the "Raptor" is attached, the crew quarters are fitted, and the computer becomes self aware [Inet11]. The Mark III "Cygnus" class frigate is commissioned, featuring improve- ments across the board, from structural strength to shield power to weapons potency. All Mark II "Cygnus" class ships are scheduled for Mark III refit and work begins on still another possible upgrade of the "Cygnus" class, deemed the Mark IV, which would use some of the most powerful weapons in the experimental inventory [Inet14]. stardate 48087 {31 January} The first phase of construction of the New Avatar Station is scheduled to begin with the assembly of the station's frame foundation, followed by a ceremonial initiation of a thrust firing to send the completed frame foundation into its first axial spin [GEC V5N5]. The Daystrom Institute delivers an upgraded computer core for warp engine synchronization (based on the design used in the "Saber" class) to the Avalon Fleet Yards for the "Carrier" prototype. The fitting of modified M/ARA engines to the ship begins and no problems are found in the setup. The outer hull nears 54% completion and the inner hull nears 48%. Computer systems are fully installed [Inet11]. Kira Nerys speaks with Istani Reyla who is headed to Beta Kupsic for an archaeological dig [DSNA1]. This is the approximate time of Klingon negotiations on DS9 between Chancellor Gowron and Rear Admiral Jellico. Gowron tells the tale of Pok while the Duras sisters plot against him. Commander Riker decides to create a holodeck simulation of Pok's story. In the "Mirror" universe, Agent Seven has used this Klingon simulation at the Obsidian Order training facility years earlier [GN 23, DP #1]. The computer systems of the "Midway" are uploaded and tested. The primary modules are attached and the outer hull of the saucer section nears completion [Inet11]. stardate 48190 {10 March} The frame foundation of the New Avatar station is entirely in place and the station is exerting its own gravitational pull. Thousands of armatures, links, and access points surround the growing frame, which also provides partial amounts of its own power and habitability [GEC V5N5]. Commander William Riker is abducted by Q in 2372 as a witness at the trial of the philosopher Q (Quinn). He is returned to the same point in time with his memory wiped [V 130]. The Daystrom Institute delivers an upgraded computer core for warp engine synchronization on the "Harper" prototype, based on the design used in the "Carrier" class. The fitting of modified M/ARA engines to the ship begins and no problems are found in the setup. The outer hull nears 49% and the inner hull nears 46% completion [Inet11]. stardate 48200.9 {14 March} Artificial biomorphs are created a the SkyNet Central Research Facility, Cyberdyne Systems Corp, on Isla Nublar. Combining aspects of nanotech and robotechnology, 3 separate biomorph modules are encoded: Sentry, Warrior, and Terminator [GEC V6N6]. stardate 48202.8 {15 March} Contact is lost with SkyNet Central [GEC V6N6]. In the Delta Quadrant, Neelix enters Kazon space at approximately this time. He will make contact with the Kazon-Sara and the Kazon-Ogla sects [GN 33]... The stardrive section of the "Dale Earnhardt" nears chassis completion. The primary and secondary chassis are now 100% completed and computers are delivered for fitting work [Inet11]. New Star Fleet uniforms are issued, consisting of v-neck collars and color-coded undergarments, apparently used in conjunction with the standard Star Fleet uniforms perhaps as fatigue uniforms at first. They are based upon the station uniforms worn by DS9 personnel and feature an all-new combadge design: the arrowhead symbol backed by a rectangular shield [ST VII, TNG 278/DSN 447, V 130]. The Type II, Model G phaser is issued. Featuring an improved sarium- krellide power cell (a total energy charge of 8.79x10^7 megajoules), curved grip, and reinforced prefire chamber, the Model G is an enhanced Model F with a more pistol-like grip. The hot-swappable power cell is now housed within the 45-degree curved grip for improved targeting and handling. Within the optronics and energy-manipulation section, the lithium-copper prefire chamber has been strengthened with the addition of a wound hafnium tritonide fiber layer, allowing a prefire chamber energy density and plasma pressure 15% higher than that of the Model F. The new Type IIIA compression phaser rifle and Type IIIB assault phaser rifle are also issued by Star Fleet at this time. The Type IIIB assault rifle delivers on theoretical research connected to the equipment requirements of the "Sovereign" class starship, incorporating the first true transitional-phase pulse accelerator, and supports a hot-swappable power cell with a total energy charge of 3.45x10^8 megajoules. A field- replaceable deuterium plasma generator, 12-stage plasma accelerator, and a 5-stage cascading prefire chamber. The plasma chamber is critical to the pumping of the prefire chamber to the proper energy level for controllable nuclear disruption forces (NDF). Almost no classical thermal or other unwanted EM effects are present in the discharge beam. The superheated, rarefied plasma is exhausted past the lithium-copper superconductor emitter crystal in a focused stream. The plasma helps ensure that the crystal does not cool too quickly during firing. The Type IIIB also boasts a new seeker/tracker, possessing both passive and active EM and subspace detectors. The "Voyager" (NCC-74656) will carry both types in her arsenal. The Type IIIA will not be deployed aboard DS9 due to limited Star Fleet allocations such as aboard frontline starships. In late 2373, the new starship "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-E) will carry them and put them to good use against the Borg [V 102, V 154, ST VIII, DNTM, GEC V6N5]. The preliminary testing of all systems of the "Raptor" is complete [Inet11]. The hull of the ("Galaxy" class?) starship "Bolivar" is finished at approximately this time [TNG #39]. The basic chassis for the "Orion" is manufactured and the central computer core is Gamma welded into place. Designs for the warp core are sent to the Propulsion Dynamics Lab for theoretical testing [Inet11]. At about this time, Kes ventures out to the surface of the Ocampa world and sees the sun. She is captured shortly thereafter by the Kazon-Ogla and becomes Maje Jabin's serving girl. Weeks later Neelix meets Kes while trading water for cormaline. His plan to rescue Kes fails and Neelix flees with his ship to a debris field [GN 33]... At about this time, Species 6339 is encountered by the Borg in the Delta Quadrant [V 201]. Joseph Kirby completes field training as an emergency medical technician on Ajilon Prime and is assigned duty as an orderly at a hospital on this world [SsC]. The "Proteus" undergoes inspections and reviews. The warp core passes Review 3 and is tested to 90% peak. Umbilicals from the station are cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. Impulse systems pass Review 3 and are autonomous for low level power control. The secondary backup generators are shut down and become auxiliary system control. The ship leaves drydock for primary testing which will last 6 months. The other 5 ships of this class are building and are near Review 2 stage [Inet11]. stardates 48212.4-48214.5 {18-19 March} The U.S.S. "Defiant" (NX-74205) escort vessel, commanded by Commander Benjamin Sisko, ventures into the DS9 wormhole in order to confront the Dominion's Founders. The starship is heavily damaged and the ship's crew are taken captive. Security Chief Odo establishes contact with his own species on a rogue planet in the Omarion Nebula [DSN 447, DSN 452]. A virtual reality linkup is utilized by the Dominion to test the captive officers of the "Defiant." Odo discovers that his own species are the Founders. He convinces them to release the "Defiant" and her crew and allow them to return peacefully to DS9 [DSN 448]. During this time Shep, a Ferengi, brings laboratory supplies to Helena and becomes marooned there when his ship is destroyed [TNG #54]. During this period, Ensign Nev Reoh is stationed around Beltos IV, a mining settlement near the Rigel system. His assignment is to check shipments of dicosilium. After becoming infatuated with a Green Orion slave girl, Nev reports his findings to Commander Keethzarn, the security supervisor of Starbase 3. This gives Star Fleet their first good crack at halting the Pa'a Orion slave trade out of the Beltos system. Ensign Nev is transferred to the "Enterprise" [GN 30]. The "Qa'cheng" class strike frigate is commissioned in the Klingon Empire. Designed to perform scouting and reconnaissance missions into territory too dangerous for ordinary scouts, quick raids and strikes against enemy positions, and escort duties for ships entering combat zones, the "Qa'cheng" class will quickly become a favorite of many Klingon warriors [Inet10]. All new systems on the "Galaxy" 'dreadnought' prototype are brought online and pass Reviews 1, 2, and 3. Simulations show that the ship may be unstable and hard to maneuver at high warp speeds. Stabilizers are mounted to the aft, lower section of the stardrive section, below the outer nacelles, fixing the problem. The second and third ships of the class near completion. Final completion is scheduled for early 2373. The lead ship is tentatively named "Yorktown" and towed to the Avalon Fleet Yards for further testing [Inet11]. Patrice Ribero becomes a security officer [G #3]. The crew of a transport, needing to make an emergency landing, dies when the Jarada fire on their ship. Also around this time, Charivretha zh'Thane sees her son in person for the last time prior to 2376 [G #4]. April The U.S.S. "Werner von Braun" (NCC-72069) "Galaxy (II)" class explorer is launched from the San Franciso Fleet Yards. The "Sovereign" class heavy cruiser U.S.S. "Reuben James" (NCC-75048) is laid down at the Puget Sound Fleet Yards [Inet1]. In the Gamma Quadrant, the Drang take advantage of the political and economic turmoil and begin a series of successful raids on planets over the next 5 years [DSN #28]. stardate 48264 {06 April} Aboard the developing New Avatar Station, the Omnisyntelligence core (and its 4 subcores) and the station's communications array are largely operational [GEC V5N5]. Sonya Gomez is sliced up by a Mugato on Neural [SCE #8]. The "Defiant" is at the Utopia Planitia Yards for repairs. The pirate vessel "Helios" commanded by Demaree Kolovzon disrupts merchant traffic along the Cardassian Border and destroys the Xawe vessel "Gift of Flight." Smuggler agents kidnap Major Kira and Chief O'Brien releasing them in exchange for needed repair components. The pirate ship escapes via the wormhole [DSN #9]. A sentient Tschak starship entity named Enak docks at DS9 after having killed its crew as a matter of self-preservation. Star Fleet, Bajorans, Cardassians, and Quark all view the ship as a valuable prize and it takes control of DS9's computer system. Enak departs DS9 and rams Gul Dukat's ship, destroying itself [DSN #10]. Roughly during at this time, Richard Brant drops out of sight. At first believed to have been kidnapped by the Maquis, later word is that Brant was seized by mercenaries in the Caliabris Sector and has located the legendary Dujonian's Hoard. Captured by Orions, Brant is forced to reveal to them the safe passage through Hel's Gate [TCT #2]. On Sindikash (Vaughn-Creighton system), Lt. Worf and Ross Grant go undercover to infiltrate a planetary criminal organization led by Odette Khanty and a group of renegade Klingon Rogues. Concurrently, Captain Picard participates in a holodeck simulation with Alexander Rozhenko, re-recreating an 18th Century historic event during the American Revolutionary War. It is the Day of Honor among Klingons, founded over a century ago. Ironically paralleling the Sindikash situation, in that the colony desires to secede from the Federation, Klingon honor is questioned by both Worf and his son when Grant is killed. Sindikash still desires to withdraw from the U.F.P. [DoH #1]. Dr. Crusher attends an Ark conference on Malabar station and returns to the "Enterprise" with a gift for Alexander Rozhenko: a hamster. The boy names the creature Fido, Lt Worf later naming it batlh-ghobboghh- YIH ("Tribble-who-battles-with honor"). The "Enterprise" assists in the reclamation of Skerris IV by ferrying ambassadors to the lost colonies of Ashkaar and Ne'elet in search of a rare plant (n'vashal) which will cure an enzyme deficiency in colonists reclaiming the Skerris IV homeworld. The plant is recovered and the exploitation of the Ashkaarians by the Ne'elations resolved. The "Enterprise" rendezvous with the "Marcus" [TNG #46]. Gul Marak in command of the "Galor" class Cardassian dreadnought "Swift Striker," demands the return of DS9 to the Cardassians after the short-term ascension to power of the Revanche party. Bajoran collaborators are discovered planting bombs aboard the station and the Cardassian engineer Berat helps disarm a bomb on an antimatter containment bottle after being granted temporary asylum. Marak fails in his mission, is executed, and Gul Dukat returns to power [DSN #6]. In the Cardassian Union, the "Bel'shan" class cruiser undergoes general upgrades including larger, better, and/or newer impulse engines, medical systems, communications systems, and computer subroutines. Other planned class upgrades will be halted when conflict with the Klingons begins. This year also sees the commissioning of the "Sholec" class assault cruiser, one of the largest ship classes in the Cardassian fleet. A carrier for "Hideki" class fighters, the "Sholec" has 3 fighter bays along the port and starboard edges of the command hull, and 4 launching bays. Cardassian officers will refer to the ship as the Huraksha ("Waddler"). The Cardassian "Veras" class armed courier also enters service this year. Possessing fast engines, maneuverability, and powerful weapons, the "Veras" class will be utilized to transport important military and political figures throughout the Cardassian Union [Inet10]. Maquis member Tharia ch'Ren uncovers the third Malcus Artifact. Captain Robert DeSoto takes the U.S.S. "Hood" near the DMZ where the recently- launched U.S.S. "Voyager" is disabled. The latter vessel, while on a shakedown cruise, had a serious gel-pack malfunction, transferring power at a greatly accelerated rate to the engines. Detecting the Malkus Artifact and being alerted by General Order 16, Janeway and DeSoto devise a plan to plant Lt. Tuvok into the Maquis to recover the item. Cal Hudson recovers Tuvok from a "Hood" shuttlecraft and his story is bought. It is not in time, however, to stop the destruction of Nramia and Slaybis IV, worlds along the DMZ destroyed by Tharia ch'Ren's deadly storms generated by the Artifact. Chakotay's ship, the "Geronimo," is likewise destroyed by Tharia but his screw is rescued in the nick of time by Hudson's ship, the "Liberator." At Slaybis IV, Tharia is confronted by the Maquis and the "Hood"--and commits suicide. The Artifact is beamed aboard the "Hood" just after the starship is disabled by the Maquis. Lt. Tuvok reinforces his cover story, but also gets a data chip to Janeway. While the "Voyager" undergoes repairs at Utopia Planitia, the U.S.S. "Hood" heads to Starbase 96 in order to take supplies to Brackin's Planet. Aidulac again misses out on retrieving the Artifact. However, she manages to trace the final one to Narendra III, but not to the exact location on the planet, and decides to wait it out there until it surfaces [BB #2]. Captain Chakotay commanding the Maquis' "Peregrine" class starship "Spartacus" discovers the plague-ridden planet Helena in the DMZ. Helena is a mixed-race world where genetic diversity is prized. Lt. Thomas Riker, aboard the "Galaxy" class starship "Gandhi" commanded by Captain Azon Lexen, becomes a medical courier and encounters the Maquis. Another Maquis vessel, the "Singha" commanded by Patricia Rowan, is destroyed by an unidentified vessel. Faced with combating the disease (another variant of the plague which struck the Romulan ruling family, Terok Nor, and Archaria) Riker joins the Maquis. A Cardassian fleet is discouraged from destroying Helena with the arrival of a fleet of Klingon ships commanded by General Martok [TNG #54]. During this period Lt. Tuvok, operating undercover in the Maquis, is brainwashed by the Bajoran Vedek Teero and subconsciously conditioned to respond [V 250]. About this time on Renold VI, Nausican raiders attempt a theft employing a high-frequency generator to break into a museum. Odo, studying the crime's records, later tries to duplicate the generator several months later on a planetoid [DSN 460]. Grilka, a Klingon woman, bonds with Quark after her husband, Kozak, accidentally dies in Quark's bar. On Kronos, D'Ghor accuses Quark of lying about Kozak's death and challenges him. D'Ghor is dishonored and Grilka is granted special dispensation to lead her own house. Quark divorces Grilka and returns to DS9. Keiko O'Brien closes the school on DS9 because of the loss of students stemming from the Dominion's threat. Miles O'Brien sees to the construction of an arboretum in cargo bay 21. Keiko O'Brien agrees to leave for Bajor with Molly on a 6-month agro-biology expedition [DSN 449]. Tom Paris is released from the Federation Penal Settlement in New Zealand on Earth by Captain Kathryn Janeway. He takes a long freighter trip from Earth to Starbase 41, where Stadi ferries him to DS9 for eventual pickup by the newly-launched starship "Voyager." Before the "Voyager's" departure from DS9, Ensign Samantha Wildman becomes impregnated by her husband on the station, shortly after graduating from Star Fleet Academy in the 88th percentile [TB2, V 118, SsC]. In the alternate timeline created stardate 49011, Ensign Daniel Byrd is the Operations Officer serving aboard the "Voyager." Tom Paris becomes involved in a bar fight with Quark on DS9, is confined to the station's brig, and "Voyager" departs for the Badlands without him [V 122]. Director Luther Sloan assigns Ensign Roberta Luke to the "Voyager." Her mission for Section 31 is to collect intelligence to finally neutralize the Maquis once and for all [S31 #4]. Suzi Ogawa is born, the daughter of Alyssa Ogawa and Andrew Powell [GN 45]. stardate 48305.8 {21 April} Departing their base in the Terikof Belt, the Maquis mission to target the Montee Fass shipyards in the Oliv system is aborted when their fleet is struck by the Badlands anomaly. Chakotay in command of the "Selva" (registry: 078-Gamma-A-905) destroys the Cardassian station Opek Nor with the raider. The Cardassian "Galor" class warship "Vetar" commanded by Gul Aman Evek goes in pursuit of the raider and is severely damaged by plasma flares and tetryon radiation from the anomaly. The recently- launched U.S.S. "Voyager" assists the wrecked "Vetar" and the "Prakesh" (commanded by Gul Dukat) picks up the remainder of her crew. Gul Evek, disgraced by his failures and divorced wife, commits suicide. Using Evek's starmap data, Captain Janeway theorizes that the Badlands anomaly is a free-range artificial quantum singularity traveling at warp 9.99 around the Badlands' plasma storms, originally released upon the destruction of a Romulan Bird of Prey on stardate 5650.1 [TB2]. stardate 48307.5 {22 April} In the alternate timeline created stardate 49011, this is the stardate of Star Fleet's last contact with "Voyager" [V 122]. Presumably this is the period during which the "Nova" class science vessel "Equinox" (NCC-72381) is transported to the Delta Quadrant by the Caretaker while doing bio-scraping of a comet-washed asteroid belt. Captain Rudy Ransom will lose 39 (half) of his crew during the first week after running into the Krowtonan Guard. Ransom will break the Prime Directive with the Ankari nucleogenic beings [V 220]. In an alternate timeline, while enroute to the Badlands, Captain Janeway is enlisted by Commander Chakotay (from 2377) to help stablize the ship in temporal flux [V 257]. stardate 48315.6 {25 April} Following the disappearance of a Maquis ship one week ago, the "Intrepid" class scout "Voyager" (NCC-74656) commanded by Captain Kathryn Janeway ventures into the Badlands. As with the former vessel, the "Voyager" is transported 70,000 light years across the galaxy into the Delta Quadrant by the Caretaker of the Ocampa. The Maquis join the crew of the "Voyager," along with Neelix and Kes, following the destruction of the Array and a battle with the Kazon-Ogla. Commander Chakotay is assigned the position of First Officer [V 101, V 102, V #1]. In an alternate timeline, Captain Janeway and Commander Chakotay (from 2377) briefly visit this era shortly before the destruction of the Caretaker's Array [V 257]. On the Klingon homeworld, Olahg discovers an ancient scroll reputably penned by Kahless The Unforgettable, revealing the historical figure to be a fraud. It threatens to tear the Empire apart as the Klingon Defense Force undertakes a military coup designed to unseat Gowron and the rest of the council. Emperor Kahless calls upon Captain Picard and Lt. Worf who travel to Qo'noS and are reunited with Kurn (who not only has acquired a seat on the High Council but also the governorship of the colony world Ogat). Together they defeat the conspirators [GN 24]. Sometime during this period, Worf takes the initiative to quickly read through a classified extract of the current theory behind Project Renarg, a Klingon experiment to transport an exploding bomb through shields. The theory: if a ship without a shield is piloted up to the target, then the shield activated set to a frequency whose wave crests and troughs are the exact mirror image of the target's shield, both shields will be canceled out for a brief moment (a second or two). Two years later, the Klingons will give the false impression that Project Renarg has succeeded [DSN #22]. The computer system of the "Mahan" is now operating at 72% of maximum and is expected to become self aware within the year. Primary testing begins on the warp cores and antimatter regulation control is found to be inside acceptable levels. The bridge module is attached [Inet11]. stardate 48325.2 {28 April} Lt. Tuvok notes in his report that he does not believe that Ensign Alery is Star Fleet material and that her commission should be terminated [S31 #4]. The U.S.S. "Carrier" becomes self aware through her computer systems [Inet11]. May At the Mars Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, the "Galaxy (II)" class explorers "Cortez" (NCC-72648) and "Breedlove" (NCC-72665) are laid down. At Earth Station McKinley, the U.S.S. "Morgan" (NCC-74727) "Intrepid" class cruiser is laid down, and the U.S.S. "Destiny" (NCC-74691) is launched [Inet1]. Brundage (Furies) Point Defensive Listening Station is attacked when the Furies emerge through the wormhole. An interspace fear beam is their new weapon, quickly nullified by the "Enterprise's" development of a defensive shield and Dr. Crusher's use of the Theragen derivative developed over a century ago by Dr. McCoy. At Furies Point, the "Enterprise" is joined by the "Madison" and "Idaho" in addition to the Klingon Birds of Prey "DoHQay" and "HohIj." Lt. Sam Redbay sacrifices himself by piloting a shuttlecraft through the wormhole and destroying its generator--collapsing the hole and preventing hundreds of Fury warships from invading U.F.P. space [TNG #41]. Lt. Jadxia Dax returns to Trill aboard the "Defiant" for isoboramine "equilibrium" treatment for hallucinations. Investigation uncovers the first successful joining of a Trill to a rejected initiate, Joran Dax, occurred 85 years ago [DSN 450]. Major Kira Nerys is taken to Cardassia and altered to appear as a deep- cover Cardassian named Iliana to trick Legate Takenin Gamor into betraying the dissident movement within the Obsidian Order. Commander Sisko, Odo, and Garak rescue Kira and Legate Gamor [DSN 451]. About this time, Vedek Yarka is stripped of his title for teachings not in keeping with the Bajoran faith [DSN 461]. On Risa, Lt. Sean Hawk accidentally meets Lt. Commander Ranul Keru while exploring crystal caves. The two will become lovers and arrange transfers onto the new "Enterprise" [S31 #2]. Quark purchases a wrecked Gamma Quadrant craft, unknowingly including an alien child. The baby, a genetically engineered warrior, rapidly matures into an adult Jem'Hadar and is taken to Starbase 201 [DSN 452]. An old Cardassian security program on DS9 is activated, threatening to destroy the space station [DSN 453]. stardate 48391.7 {22 May} Captain Janeway notes in her log those under her command who lost their lives needlessly [BB #2]. In the alternate timeline created stardate 49011, Harry Kim leaves the Star Fleet Academy [V 122]. At approximately this time, baseball is played on Cestus III. Six teams are organized including the Pike's City Pioneers and the Cestus Comets [DSN 469]. About this time, Major Kira speaks to Latha Mabrin for the last time [DSN 509]. June The U.S.S. "Werner von Braun" (NCC-72069) "Galaxy (II)" class explorer is commissioned [Inet1]. stardate 48423 {03 June} A new subspace transmission code becomes operational in U.F.P. space. In approximately 10 months in the Delta Quadrant, Seska will utilize it to bait the "Voyager" [V 127]. stardate 48423.2 {03 June} The planet Meridian (Triola system) is discovered in the Gamma Quadrant. Lt. Dax elects to remain behind on the dimensionally-shifting world but unforseen circumstances make it impossible [DSN 454]. Around this time, Vedek Werron emerges from seclusion on Bajor when he begins a crusade to capture and punish all Cardassian war criminals. He surrounds himself with a band of militant radicals, and several times Kai Winn will publicly chastise him [DSN #17]. stardate 48431.2 {06 June} Construction begins on the U.S.S. "Pegasus" (NCC-1612-D) heavy cruiser class ship at Star Fleet Division, San Francisco Yards, Earth [GEC V2N1]. stardate 48439.7 {09 June} The "Voyager" becomes entrapped within a type 4 quantum singularity. Lt. B'Elanna Torres becomes the ship's Chief Engineer [V 103]. Captain Picard and Lt. Worf undertake an undercover mission to locate Richard Brant who may have located the legendary Hoard of Dujonian, which must not fall into Cardassian hands. The two Star Fleet officers sign aboard the privateer vessel "Daring" commanded by Red Abbey. Attacked by Cardassians, the surviving crew are taken prisoner by Gul Ecor. In turn attacked again by a C class Romulan warbird, the crew manage to commandeer the Romulan vessel (formally commanded by Tacanus) and make for Hel's Gate, a turbulent celestial anomaly and passage to the Hoard. The local region of space is controlled by the tyrannical Abinarri, and Richard Brant is waging a rebellion using the Hoard's glor'ya crystals. Red Abbey chooses to remain in Abinarri space to continue her brother's war [TCT #2]. The computer systems are fully installed on the "Harper" class prototype and the ship becomes self aware [Inet11]. stardate 48467.3 {19 June} Lt. Thomas Riker, posing as Commander William Riker, steals the "Defiant" from DS9. A member of the Maquis, Riker surrenders the "Defiant" back to the U.F.P. near Orius III where a secret Romulan Tal Shiar base is hidden (later to be revealed to be the location of a Warbird construction facility preparing for the upcoming joint Romulan-Cardassian first strike at the Founders world) [DSN 455, DSN 465]. Thomas Riker is sentenced to imprisonment at the Lazon II Cardassian hard-labor camp, mining deutronium ore. He will befriend a Romulan prisoner, Saket [GN 34]. Around this time, Libby Webber joins Star Fleet Intelligence [V #23]. The "Raptor" prototype completes its first warp jump. Problems are discovered with the new warp nacelles and are rectified as best as possible. The testing of basic systems continues. Construction is restarted on the sistership "Lexington" [Inet11]. Romantic attractions run wild on DS9 on the eve of the Third Annual Bajoran Gratitude Festival, triggered off by Lwaxana Troi's Zanthi Fever [DSN 456]. stardate 48481.2 {24 June} Commander Sisko, Dr. Bashir, and Lt. Dax are transported to San Francisco in 2024 A.D. through a transporter malfunction while beaming down to the Annual Star Fleet Symposium from the "Defiant." The "Defiant" crew find themselves the sole remaining vessel from the U.F.P., having been isolated from historical distortion by a subspace bubble [DSN 457]. Chief O'Brien working with Major Kira retrieve the missing away team members and U.F.P. history is restored, having been distorted--then restored--by Sisko's actions in 2024 [DSN 458]. stardate 48498.4 {30 June} Vedek Bareil dies on DS9 after numerous attempts by Dr. Bashir to save the Bajoran's life. Before expiring, he is successful in establishing a peace treaty with the Cardassians [DSN 459]. Ensign Maddy Calloway is promoted to Lt. (j.g.) on the recommendation of Dr. Crusher [SsC]. 01 July {stardate 48498.6} Following the appplication of exterior markings and paint at the Avalon Shipyards, the U.S.S. "Kelvin" is officially commissioned by Star Fleet during a brief ceremony. The bridge plaque is put in pride of place and Vulcan Captain Surok takes command of the ship from test Captain Pat Weber. The U.S.S. "Kelvin" is ordered to begin shakedown cruises estimated to last 2 years. The "Kelvin" class is the product of a newer, more military, Star Fleet and is one of their most versatile starships ever [Inet11]. Slipping through subspace fractures on a dead planet in the Delta Quadrant, Captain Janeway and an away team violate the Prime Directive. Transported a day back in time, they prevent the polaric energy detonation which destroyed the world in a temporal paradox [V 104]. stardate 48511.7 {05 July} Admiral Janice Brett orders Major Richard March, Platoon Leader of 'A' Company, to conduct an investigation into the loss of contact with SkyNet Central. Alpha Company is assigned to the U.S.S. "Sirius" [GEC V6N6]. About this time, the "Voyager" attempts to refuel her impulse engines in the Drenar system and is damaged by a brown dwarf. The starship battles Third Director Gantel of the Televek over Drenar IV and succeeds in wiping out the invading fleet while upholding the Prime Directive [V #7]. At approximately this time, General Martok is abducted from Kang's Summit by the Dominion. He is replaced with a Changeling duplicate [DSN 512]. The primary hull of the "Merlin" is 40% completed. Computers are delivered for fitting work while work continues on habitat and outer hull sections of the ship. Construction begins on 3 more ships of this class. The computer cores are activated and ship functions begin to be transfer- red from station control to ship control [Inet11]. stardate 48521.5 {09 July} The pursuit of a Maquis fugitive leads Major Kira and Odo aboard the "Mekong" to a moon in the Gamma Quadrant. Kira seemingly becomes encrusted with a crystalline growth--later revealed to be a Changeling's test of Odo's allegiance to the "solids." On DS9, Nog asks to join Star Fleet [DSN 460]. Ablative armor arrives from the Antares Ship Yard for the "Orion." The outer hull is nearing completion. The designs for the warp core are approved and production begins at the labs at Jupiter [Inet11]. stardate 48532.4 {13 July} In search of dilithium crystals on a rogue planetoid, the "Voyager" falls prey to the Vidiian Serdality when Neelix's lungs are removed. Finding the beings responsible, they utilize their advanced medical technology to transplant one of Kes' lungs into Neelix, replacing makeshift holographic lungs [V 105]. The "Voyager" has spent 56 days in the Delta Quadrant and Kes returns to this time from 2376. Intending to destroy the starship she hands over tactical data to the Vidiians. Janeway kills the future Kes and encourages the current Kes to make a holorecording for her future self [V 243]. An away team consisting of Lt. Torres, Ensign Kim, and Neelix is appre- hended on the planet Alcawell. The time-travelling Alcawellians level time charges against the team, eventually release them, and allow the "Voyager" crew to salvage needed metals from time shuttle wrecks [V #2]. Molly "Bear" Malone, Captain Janeway's dog, gives birth back in U.F.P. space. Molly was found by Janeway at a pound on Taurus Ceti IV [V 101, V #1, V #6, V #10, G #5]. stardate 48543.2 {17 July} A team of Cardassian scientists assists in employing a subspace relay in the Gamma Quadrant allowing communication through the wormhole at DS9. An ancient Bajoran prophecy is fulfilled [DSN 461]. stardate 48546.2 {18 July} The U.S.S. "Voyager" encounters a nebula life form and successfully heals its wound [V 106]. Ensign Coleman, with his wife and two children, is stationed on DS9 [DSN #14]. stardate 48671? {02 September?} Ensign Seska modifies Lt. Tuvok's holodeck program Insurrection Alpha, turning it into a trap for specific users. Her tampering will not be known until late 2373 [V 167]. stardate 48579.4 {30 July} The "Voyager" discovers a wormhole into the Alpha Quadrant (Sector 1385) and communicates with a Romulan vessel using a probe relay. Discovering a means of beaming through the wormhole, Dr. Telek R'Mor is beamed aboard "Voyager" and given a data clip of messages to relay back to the U.F.P. It is discovered that R'Mor is from 2351 and that the wormhole is also a temporal rift [V 107]. 01 August {stardate 48583.6} The U.S.S. "Sovereign" returns to Utopia Planitia and warp stress coating is applied and the ship begins deep space assessments. According to one account, the ship returns for final exterior markings and paint, and is officially commissioned. Commander A.J. Frost takes command and the ship is ordered to begin shakedown cruises estimated to last 2 years [Inet11]. The Izad Revolution occurs on Rahm-Izad. Star Fleet Cadets Moll Enor, Jayme Miranda, and Bobbie Ray negotiate, with the "Enterprise" in orbit leading the negotiations [GN 30]. In the Binea system, Lt. Tom Paris is framed for the murder of Professor Ren by a Newmeeri agent. Lt. Commander Tuvok mind-melds with him and clears him of the charges [V 108]. This is the approximate time of Joseph Sisko's last doctor's visit before stardate 49170 [DSN 483]. Dr. Bashir is nominated for the Carrington Award. The Grand Nagus returns to DS9 with all-new Rules of Acquisition, rewritten after contact with a Bajoran orb and the wormhole prophets. Quark makes contact with the wormhole entities, convincing them to restore Grand Nagus Zek to his former self [DSN 462]. The quantum singularity power source of a Romulan warbird time-shifts Chief O'Brien into the future. He saves his own life and the lives of DS9 by preventing the Romulans from destroying the station and collapsing the wormhole [DSN 463]. The "Neg'lorn" class armed courier is commissioned in the Klingon Empire. Capable of maintaining warp 9 for a full 24 hours, this class can travel further and faster than many ships with higher maximum speeds. The "Neg'lorn" allows the Empire to transport important data, objects, or persons through dangerous or unfriendly territory at minimal risk [Inet10]. Simon Tarses graduates from Star Fleet Academy (85th percentile) and is posted to the "Enterprise" as a nurse, with the rank of Lieutenant. By 2376 he will be an M.D. and assigned to DS9 [SsC, TNG #67, DSNA2]. The "Enterprise" is ordered to the planet Thanet (Klastravo system) to oversees the planet's historic End of the world, as dictated in scripture. Every 5,000 years the world is said to end and a new cycle of creation begins. Captain Picard soon learns there is some truth to this, in the form of a comet dispatched by the Thanetian's ancient (and extinct) adversaries from Tanith, locked on course for Thanet. The "Enterprise" manages to divert the comet, piloted by a cybernetically-interfaced boy, away from the planet. Picard convinces the planetary leader that a 'metaphorical' Ending would satisfy the world's population. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Patricia Ballard [TNG #67]. The outer hull of the "Harper" nears completion and a "Galaxy" class bridge module is attached [Inet11]. stardate 48623.5 {15 August} The "Voyager" discovers the Venari burial practice transports their dead into an asteroid belt through subspace vacuols. Ensign Kim briefly is transported to the Venari homeworld [V 109]. In the K'tralli Empire near Starbase 37 (Artemis VI), the "Enterprise" engages in apprehending the pirate vessel "Glory" (an upgraded "Constitution" class/group starship) under the command of Captain Diego "Blaze" DeBlazio outfitted with a cloaking device. A Romulan influence is discovered in the system tied to Blaze's starship. The "Enterprise" is assisted by the "Glory" and their combined forces defeat 3 Romulan "D'deridex" class warbirds, shattering the Romulans' grasp on the K'tralli Empire. The "Enterprise" heads back to Starbase 37. "Enterprise" fatal- ities: 5+ Security personnel dead [TNG #34]. stardate 48626.5 {16 August} Alpha Company arrives at Isla Nublar (Cissaruj Star Cluster), via the "Sirius," the location of the SkyNet Central site [GEC V6N6]. stardate 48628.2 {17 August} Following the marine drop-landing at Skynet Central Research Facility, Master Sergeant Harjinder Singh reports that all of Red and Blue Teams are killed when a thermal detonator explodes. Fleet Captain Lawrence Terry destroys the site from orbit [GEC V6N6]. The "Enterprise" provides assistance to the planet Krantin, a world being destroyed by a nebular Plague energy field. Investigation reveals the source of the Plague to be an alternate Krantin controlled by the Direct- orate, exploiting the resources of its counterpart world through dimen- sional-shift transporters [TNG #36]. Captain Picard of the "Enterprise" and Captain Gleason of the "Zhukov" attend a strategic conference on Madigoor IV in regard to the Maquis' tactics. In G'kl'gol Ivno'ewi (The Captain's Table) bar, Picard tells the tale of Dujonian's Hoard [TCT #2]. stardates 48632.4-48650.1 {18-25 August} Lt. Worf is promoted to Lieutenant Commander. Captain Picard's brother and nephew die on Earth in a fire. The "Enterprise" responds to a distress call from the Amargosa observatory, only to find Dr. Tolian Soran as the sole survivor of a Romulan attack. Data has Dr. Soong's emotion chip installed and must deal with conflicting emotions. Soran implodes Amargosa using a trilithium solar probe, diverting the course of the Nexus ribbon to the Veridian system. A Klingon Bird of Prey commanded by the Duras sisters irreperably damages the "Enterprise" which is forced to separate in order to escape a warp core breach. On Veridian III, Soran and Picard enter the Nexus where Picard teams up with Captain James Kirk. Kirk returns with Picard and dies saving the Veridian system's sun from detonation on Veridian III, but not before the destruction of the "Enterprise" during emergency grounding. The "Enterprise," unsalvagable, is abandoned, her complement evactuated to the U.S.S. "Farragut" (NCC- 60597) for transport back to Earth. "Enterprise" fatalities: 17 (unspec- ified) crew members, including Cadet Hammon Titus [ST VII, GN 30]. Lt. (j.g.) Maddy Calloway coordinates the emergency medical teams following the "Enterprise's" crash [SsC]. On board the "Farragut," Lt. Commander Worf proposes to Counselor Troi. She accepts. On the Cardassian Lazon II labor camp, Sela uses a Romulan "Peregrine" class fighter craft to extract agent Saket and Thomas Riker. Sela mistakes Thomas Riker for Commander William Riker and the two become lovers. Worf takes Troi to Earth to meet his parents in Minsk, then to Betazed to meet Troi's mother. Troi and Alexander are abducted from Betazed by Sela with Thomas Riker's help, and Commander William Riker is mistaken for Thomas Riker and imprisoned on Lazon II. The hostages, kept on a moon of Lintar IV, are used as leverage to force Riker into an assassination attempt on Gowron. In actuality a genocidal thrust against the Klingon Empire for the bottle of Romulan ale given to Riker contains a lethal genetically-engineered airborne virus developed by the Redeemers in Thallonian space and obtained by Saket. Odo substitutes himself for the bottle and prevents the obliteration of Qo'noS. First Officer Shelby of the "Excalibur" (NCC-26517), under the command of Captain Korsmo, rescues Troi and Alexander from Lintar IV. Thomas Riker escapes. Worf's and Troi's engagement is called off [GN 34]. stardate 48649.7 {25 August} In the moment of time before his death, Captain Kirk is given a glimpse of an alternate timeline by the Organians. A timeline in which he retired from starship command shortly after the Guardian of Forever incident [SNW]. At the grand assembly hall at the Academy, Captain Picard says a few words regarding those whose lives were sacrificed in the "Enterprise's" demise [GN 30]. Picard is asked to testify before a formal hearing at Starbase 324. With the "Enterprise's" flight recorders, depositions before Betazoid investigation teams, the saving of millions of lives, and the "Galaxy" class's flaws, Picard's testimony takes less than half a day. Admiral Jellico runs the hearing along with Admirals Gray and Trebor. Over the next month: the "Farragut" returns to Veridian III to remove the "Enterprise's" wreckage via bulk transporter. Spock, on Romulus, learns of Kirk's sudden return and demise--but is not convinced of his death. Captain Picard and Dr. Crusher embark on a classified mission to New Titan. Worf returns to Qo'noS. Lt. Commander La Forge and Data begin an archeological dig on Trilex in conjunction with the "Bozeman" [GN 22, GN 34]. The devastating crash of the "Enterprise," along with the heightened tensions of the war with the Dominion, will inspire Star Fleet to rethink its policy regarding the presence of children aboard certain high-profile starships engaged in risky exploratory and military missions. The upcoming "Sovereign" class U.S.S. "Enterprise" will be one such vessel honoring this new policy [TNG #47]. Alexander Rozhenko presumably enlists in the Klingon Defense Forces during this period, after Worf's departure from Qo'noS. The two will be reunited aboard the "Rotarran" in 2374 [DSN 526]. An unauthorized transmission is made by Ensign Seska to a Kazon vessel during the test of "Voyager's" dorsal emitters [V 111]. stardate 48642.5 {22 August} The "Voyager" gambles with a trajector capable of transporting the ship 40,000 light years on the planet Secaris [V 110]. The "Voyager's" EMH creates a medical dialog to help relate to patients [V 184]. stardate 48658.2 {28 August} Responding to a distress call from a Kazon Nistrim starship, the "Voyager" deals with the possibility of a traitor aboard ship. The traitor is Ensign Seska, a physically-altered Cardassian planted in the Maquis. She escapes aboard a Kazon vessel by transporter beam [V 111]. Two days prior to Dr. Bashir's 30th birthday, a Lethian's telepathic attack leaves the doctor in a coma aboard DS9 [DSN 464]. The outer hull of the U.S.S. "Carrier" nears completion and a "Galaxy" class bridge module is attached [Inet11]. 01 September {stardate 48668.5} The U.S.S. "Kelly" (NCC-3400) class super-dreadnought is commissioned. Resembling an "Olympus" class dreadnought with 4 nacelles, the "Kelly" is intended for defense and is built to take more punishment than the average starship. The two additional nacelles on the saucer section are powered by an independent warp core, giving both hulls warp capacity. All four 6th phase nacelles incorporate tetryon flux inhibitors to prevent subspace damage at higher warp velocities; warp 9.92 capacity being maximum warp. Ordnance is the equivalent to the firepower of 4 starships: 8 photon torpedo launchers and 14 phaser arrays. Phased cloaking technology is employed for both the ship and in a limited number of photon torpedoes (allowing the torpedo to pass through the enemy's defenses and deliver its payload inside the vessel). "Kelly" class hulls have 46 decks and are composed of black anodized diburnium-osmium plating to strengthen the hull's superstructure. A total of 9 ships (NCC-3400-NCC-3408) are authorized, each with a complement of 1,350 (including marines) [GEC V5N5]. The U.S.S. "Destiny" (NCC-74691) "Intrepid" class cruiser is commissioned [Inet1]. About this time on Bajor, Rakantha Province briefly obtains soil rec- lamators [DSN 470]. O'Brien from the "Mirror" universe abducts Commander Sisko to pose as the deceased Captain Sisko, leader of the rebellion against the Cardassian-Klingon alliance. They are successful in rescuing Professor Sisko, Captain Sisko's wife, from Terok Nor [DSN 466]. Roughly during this period, Captain Li Kashiggo assumes command of the U.S.S. "Amhurst," the oldest starship in the Fleet, with a complement of 700 [SNW]. Sarita Carson graduates in the 91st percentile of her class at the Star Fleet Academy. She is posted to the U.S.S. "Lexington" (NCC-61832) as Conn officer [SsC]. After full power weapons testing, the "Raptor" is deemed 'excellent' by Star Fleet inspectors and the ship is ordered to return to Avalon for the application of warp stress coating and markings [Inet11]. Marisha, a V'enah slave, is assigned to the Todanian vessel "Relka" [G 5]. In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. stardates 48693.2-48710.5 {11-17 September} Altering course to study unusually intense photonic activity in a proto- star, three officers are taken captive in Holodeck 2 aboard the "Voyager" when samples of photonic matter are taken. The holographic doctor is forced to enter the holodeck's 'Beowulf' simulacrum to communicate with the photonic non-corporeal entities and frees the captive officers [V 112]. stardate 48702 {14 September} In the alternate timeline created stardate 49011, Tom Paris is paroled [V 122]. In the Gamma Quadrant, Kai Opaka has added action to her voice by meditating on the battlefields, allowing herself to be caught in the fighting [DSN #28]. Garak's shop is bombed on DS9 by unknown forces and a Flaxian is killed. Odo and Garak are led to Enabran Tain aboard a Romulan Warbird who offers Garak a chance to return from exile. The Cardassians' Obsidian Order are now allied with the Romulans' Tal Shiar. Their goal: destroy the Dominion's Founders in the Gamma Quadrant [DSN 465]. Garak interrogates Odo. Colonel Lovok in command of the Romulan Warbird, leads the joint Romulan-Cardassian fleet into the Gamma Quadrant to the planet of the Founders. Both fleets are ruthlessly annihilated by a 150- ship Jem'Hadar fleet in waiting. Lovok reveals that he is a Changeling to Odo, who helped carry forth Tain's Romulan-Cardassian invasion plan, effectively removing the Tal Shiar and the Obsidian Order as threats to the Dominion. Odo and Garak escape back to the Alpha Quadrant aboard the "Defiant" as Tain perishes aboard the Warbird. The runabout "Mekong" is lost [DSN 467]. The Cardassian warship "Danasket" is one ship destroyed in the assault, and Glessin is a surving medic from her. He will be rescued from an escape pod by a Merdosian salvage ship after being adrift in space for 6 days [DSN #28]. Lt. Tuvok begins to wear 2 gold rank pips (a change from the 2 gold, 1 black Lt. Commander rank designation) and Lt. Paris begins to wear 1 gold and 1 black rank pips (a change from the previous 2 gold pips of a full Lieutenant) [V 112/113]. A month after the "Enterprise's" crash, Star Fleet Intelligence mounts an emergency extraction mission to bring Spock from Romulus to Veridian III. There, Spock witnesses the retrieval of Captain Kirk's remains by unknown hostile forces--later revealed to be Romulans. Dissident Romulans, led by Commander Salatrel of the warbird "Avatar of Tomed," have allied themselves with the Borg. Their first action is the destruction of the "Farragut" (NCC-60597). Using a combination of technologies (nanites and a Guardian of Forever type ark to capture Kirk's brainwaves at the moment of death), James T. Kirk is resurrected. He is brainwashed and conditioned to hunt down Captain Picard, the only threat to the Borg. On a special intelligence mission assisted by the "Defiant" class escort "Monitor," Captain Picard and Dr. Crusher discover Starbase 804 being assimilated by the Borg. They are captured by the Borg, as is Ambassador Spock, and brought aboard a hypercube station located within transwarp space where a fleet of Romulan warbirds are docked. Both Spock and Picard later learn that they are "immune" to Borg assimilation, as they are both considered to already be a part of the collective. On Deep Space Nine, Kirk is finally apprehended and taken aboard the new "Galaxy" class starship "Challenger" commanded by Captain Simm (a black Vulcan from the Regar district of Vulcan). Aboard the "Challenger," a Borg brain implant is surgically removed by Dr. Bashir, assisted by Admiral Leonard McCoy. Picard, Crusher, and Spock escape to the "Challenger" aboard Borg scout vessels. Kirk is cleared of his conditioning via a group mind meld with Spock and Picard--through which it is theorized that the V'ger machine entity which Spock melded with from over a century back was another branch of the Borg collective. At Starbase 324, the "Monitor" is fitted with a transwarp engine recovered from a Borg scoutship. Renamed "Enterprise," strictly for this mission, the "Monitor" seeks out the machine planet which repaired V'ger--the extrapolated Borg homeworld and the Central Node of the collective--in the Delta Quadrant. The "Avatar of Tomed" is gutted by the "Enterprise." Captain Kirk sacrifices himself, destroying the Central Node on the Borg homeworld, severing the Borg collective [GN 22]. The "Monitor" will become Star Fleet's dedicated testbed vessel for the ongoing study of the captured Borg transwarp drive, and homeported at Starbase 324 [GN 48]. Note that this is by no means the end of the Borg and this assault on their homeworld will signal a temporal counterstrike on Earth. The Borg Unicomplex encountered by the "Voyager" in 2375 may be the new Borg base of operations taking the place of the Central Node/homeworld [ST VIII, GN 32, V 210]. Unknown to the Delta Quadrant mission's team, James Kirk is rescued by a transwarp transporter beam. He finds himself on a world near the galactic core, populated by ex-Borg members of the Hugh Clan. They purge Kirk of his Borg nanites and he will live among them for the next two years before finding an intact Borg scoutship [GN 26]. In the Delta Quadrant, Hugh will serve as Primary of the Independent Nation of Borg. They will run covert missions to help other Borg break free of the collective [SNW II]. Note that the classic 23rd Century "Enterprise" officers have all led distinguished careers and their status as of this time is as follows. Admiral Pavel Chekov became Commander in Chief of Star Fleet. The books he has written after his retirement detailing his adventures on the "Enterprise," "Potemkin," and "Cydonia" had made household names of all his crewmates. Hikaru Sulu became President of the Federation Council for an unprecedented 3 terms. Dr. Uhura became a two-time winner of the Nobel and Zee-Magnees Peace Prize. After her retirement, she had devoted herself to recruiting the best and the brightest for the Academy. Dr. McCoy is on his third heart, grows a new set of lungs every year, has 10 meters of new cloned intestines, and is assisted by a mobility chair [GN 22]. 19 September {stardate 48717.8} The U.S.S. "Proteus" returns to Avalon and warp stress coating is applied as is the final exterior markings and paint. The ship is officially commissioned by Star Fleet during a brief ceremony, the bridge plaque is put in pride of place, and Captain Gene Simmons takes command of the starship. Deep space assessments begin, scheduled to last 1 year. The "Proteus" class was developed as a new combat based starship to partner with the "Defiant" class--small, easy to build, and well armed. Based on the "Akira" class, the "Proteus" class will number over 20 [Inet11]. At approximately this time, the intelligence agent "Arissa" begins the process of having her memories altered (her original memories stored on a data crystal) preparing to infiltrate Draim's criminal organization of the Orion Syndicate [DSN 515]. The Orion Syndicate goes out of their way to do Quafina a favor [TNG #75]. stardates 48734.2-48735.9 {25-26 September} The Komar, non-corporeal trionic energy aliens briefly take control of the "Voyager," attempting to hijack the starship to their nebula and extract the neural energy from her crew. The warp core is ejected, retrieved, and reinstalled [V 113]. October The U.S.S. "Eclipse" (NCC-72493) "Nova" class surveyor is laid down at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Earth [Inet1]. The warp engines on the "Harper" prototype are tested to 85% but problems are found in the dual core design. The problems appear to be solved when safety systems used in the "Carrier" class are installed [Inet11]. 05 October [reference stardate 3/1006.5] {stardate 48761.6} Cadet Kimberly Calabrese is awarded the Grankite Order of Honor for her rescue of four comrades in a micro-warp shuttle training accident near Memory Alpha [FASA]. Nearing the end of their long-range Beta Quadrant exploration, a strange energy barrier is scanned around a Class L planet (Ratharian Sector) by the U.S.S. "Olympia." A metrion surge causes the starship to crash. Captain Lisa Cusack is the only surviving member of the crew and dies of CO2 poisoning. Shortly before death she establishes contact with the U.S.S. "Defiant"--unfortunately due to the planet's unusual time- shifting barrier, the vessel is 3 years in the future [DSN 549]. The warp core for the "Orion" scout ship arrives and is Gamma welded into place. The outer hull is fully sealed and internal fitting begins. The warp coils arrive and are welded into place. A modified sub computer core from the "Defiant" Class Project is found to be suitable for use as a main computer--the unit is installed and technical modifications begin [Inet11]. stardate 48784.2 {13 October} On the third planet of the Avery system, an away team is held captive by the Vidiian Serdality. The Vidiians, wanting to develop a cure for the Phage, split Chief Engineer B'Elanna Torres into Human and Klingon beings [V 114]. Gul Fransu's delivery (Order 39484) is due from Central Distribution Authority. It will be at least 8 weeks late [DSN #13]. stardate 48801.2 {19 October} One of the isolinear chips recovered from the quarters of Captain Bruce Maddox on the SkyNet Central Research Facility is decoded. The facility's research was conducted under the auspices of Star Fleet Intelligence using the industrial cover of Cyberdyne Systems Corporation as a business front. Its purpose was to create an artificial biomorph [GEC V6N6]. Commander Sisko grows a beard [DSN 467/468]. Warp engines on the "Carrier" are tested to 90% but problems are found in the dual warp core design. Safety systems are installed and the problems appear to be solved [Inet11]. Commander Sisko and his son undergo a journey to the Denorios Belt in an ancient solar sail vessel of Bajoran design. A tachyon eddy carries the vessel to the Cardassian system. The "Nebula" class starship "Lexington" docks at DS9 and Dr. Bashir meets Elizabeth Lense [DSN 468]. stardate 48812.3 {23 October} The upgraded "Ambassador" class heavy cruiser "Wayfarer" (NCC-10536) is launched from the orbital yards of Singapore Shipbuilding and Engineering Co., Ltd. after spending 386 days in drydock [GEC V6N5]. The Ferengi Commerce Authority (FCA) closes Quark's Place. Quark and Rom journey to the Ferengi homeworld to confront their mother. Guilty of earning a profit, Ishka confesses to her crime. On DS9, Commander Sisko meets Captain Kasidy Yates and inspects the new runabout, the "Rubicon" (NCC-72936) [DSN 469]. stardates 48832.1-48840.5 {30 October-02 November} Dr. Jetrel, the Haconian responsible for the destruction of the Talaxian moon Rynax, boards the "Voyager" to screen Neelix for neutremia developed from metrion poisoning. The "Voyager" returns to Rynax where Jetrel tests his Regenerative Fusion theory using the ship's transporter, proving unsucessful [V 115]. When the First Minister of the Bajoran provisional government dies, Kai Winn is appointed. Major Kira confronts Shakaar to fill the position [DSN 470]. In the alternate timeline created stardate 49011, Harry Kim attends a memorial service [V 122]. stardates 48846.5-48859.3 {04-09 November} Lt. Tuvok trains the Maquis personnel aboard "Voyager" proper Star Fleet protocol. The ship's bio-gel packs are infected from a virus inadvert- antly brought aboard by Neelix [V 116]. Dr. Bashir submits a paper to the 'Journal of Quantum Medicine' about the submolecular effects of wormhole passage [DSN #16]. Around this time, the Star Fleet Corps of Engineers rebuild the water- recycling plant on DS9 [MIL #1]. Answering a Star Fleet distress call in the Delta Quadrant, the "Voyager" locates the Fury homeworld and rescues Lt. Redbay. The Furies are now intent on using their sun's energy to power an immense moon-sized Bela- neutron array to generate a brief wormhole capable of transporting their entire world of twenty-seven billion inhabitants into the Alpha Quadrant. Lieutenants Torres and Redbay attempt to sabotage the machine's core and succeed in altering the world's direction: towards the Lesser Magellanic Cloud, possibly the Gamma Quadrant. Lt. Redbay dies in the line of duty [V #9]. The "Voyager" makes contact with the planet Sardalia to repair the ship's helm and dilithium recrystalization system. Lt. Paris and Ensign Kim disappear while on shore leave. The starship ends up in a power struggle between the Micaszia and Vandor city-states, and a gray plague which Janeway trades a cure for in exchange for Sardalian resources [V #10]. A tetryon beam emission from a derelict First Federation vessel in the Kuriyar Cluster leads the "Voyager" into a centuries-old war between the Hachai and the P'nir. Captain Janeway's intervention maneuvers both war- ring parties into uniting against the U.F.P. [V #3]. On DS9, Lt. Dax performs the Trill Jantara ceremony, splitting the cons- ciousnesses of her past hosts among the DS9 personnel. Nog trains for his pre-Star Fleet examination [DSN 471]. The U.S.S. "Lexington" ("Raptor" class) nears completion. The U.S.S. "Raptor" is destroyed during warp flight weapons test firing. As a result, the "Raptor" Project is almost closed by Star Fleet [Inet11]. Allura, a Laertian, uses Complexity Theory on DS9 to run Quark into debt and most of the station. This plays a role in allowing her political party, the Lampusan People's Party, to win the upcoming planetwide election. Major Kira and Lt. Dax on Laertes assist in terminating the gambling [DSN #12]. stardate 48892.1 {21 November} A subspace anomaly creates a kino-plasmic feedback loop within a "Voyager" holodeck. The ship's holographic chief medical officer is trapped within a holodeck simulacrum [V 117]. stardate 43897.1? {23 November?} Seeking a possible wormhole in a spacial concavity, the "Voyager" encounters the people of Veruna IV and their battle with the pillaging Akerian Empire. Captain Janeway helps the Verunans rescue their comrades taken as slaves and seals the concavity. Both warring parties, members of the same species (the K'shikkaa), are peacefully united [V #6]. Burgoyne 172 undergoes a medical examination. It will be his last for over 2 years until the "Excalibur's" voyage into Thallonian space [NF #2]. Dr. Selar takes leave from the "Enterprise" and returns to Vulcan, drawn there by the pon farr drive. She mates with Voltak and, during the sexual experience, Voltak dies from a heart attack. Consequently, Selar promises never to allow herself to be ruled by any arbitrary physical demands. She would become the perfect Vulcan. Unknowingly, the pon farr drive is thrown off only briefly and will re-emerge two years later [NF #1, NF #3]. Another planetary survey is taken of Tarsus IV during this period [GN 26]. Duhan Vos is elected to the Symbiosis Commission on Trill, about this time [GN 38]. stardate 48920.5 {01 December} At Dock 5 of the Singapore Shipbuilding and Engineering Co. yards, the U.S.S. "Wayfarer" (NCC-10536) upgraded "Ambassador" class heavy cruiser is commissioned by Ms. Catherine Cook, the Federation ambassador to Bolarus IX. The "Wayfarer" carries a complement of 700, has warp 9.95 capacity (via YPS 8066 'green' attenuated-subspace field drives), and bioneural circuitry [GEC V6N5]. stardate 48921.3 {02 December} The electro-floritic field of space-going creatures encountered by the "Voyager" prematurely brings on the elogium child-bearing stage in Kes. Kes decides not to conceive [V 118]. The U.S.S. "Entente" (NCC-73280) class dreadnought is laid down at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, Mars [Inet1]. On Argelius II, Montgomery Scott relives old times by drinking scotch. He meets another engineer, Burgoyne 172, there and drinks him under the table. Scott leaves Burgoyne a bottle of scotch as a gift [NF #3]. A Caxtonian trader leads Commander Sisko to the discovery of the long-lost legendary Jibetian starship, the "Nibix," on an asteroid. The ancient vessel is made spaceworthy by the "Defiant" officers and relaunched. Word of the ship's discovery generates conflicts as the "Nibix" is brought to DS9 under the name "Long Night" and Federation jurisdiction, assisted by the starships "Madison," "Idaho," and "Bosewell". With the station's medical facilities, Supreme Ruler Jibim Kiba Siber is successfully revived from long-term cryogenic suspension [DSN #14]. The molten core of the Bajoran moon Jeraddo is tapped to produce power for Bajor. A focused low-level subspace inversion field on the moon's core accelerates the normal convection of heat generated by the decay of natural radioactives. A feedback loop allows the excess heat of the moon's core to be shunted into subspace and collected by orbiting conversion platforms. There, the enormous energy imbalance is transformed from high-frequency subspace waves into midrange frequencies safely transmitted to Bajor's power grid [MIL #1]. The U.S.S. "Perigee" (NCC-72489) "Nova" class surveyor is launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome [Inet1]. Work continues on the habitat and outer hull sections for the U.S.S. "Denmark." The computer cores are activated and the ship functions begin to be transferred from station control to ship control [Inet11]. stardates 48959.1-48962.5 {16-17 December} Commander Sisko is promoted to Captain. A shapeshifter aboard the "Defiant" takes control of the ship enroute to Tzenkethi space intent on triggering a war. Control of the ship is regained before completion of Sisko's initiated auto-destruct sequence and the Changeling killed, before dying telling Odo: "You're too late. We are everywhere" [DSN 472]. stardate 48963 {17 December} The U.S.S. "Aurora" class corvette is launched. Designed by Hasni Reshan, the "Aurora" is the first Star Fleet vessel that was designed to exist in a symbiotic relationship with another. Its spaceframe was determined by the constraints of the "Cetus" class hangar bay, for which it serves as a perimeter scout when operating with the "Cetus" class. The "Aurora" carries a complement of 70, 8 phaser emplacements, 3 torpedo tubes, and warp 9.3 capacity. It is replacing the "Miranda" class, which is due to be retired [GEC V7N2]. On Bajor, Varis Sul (tetrarch of the Paqu village) buys a black market replicator to feed her people. The contaminated unit spreads a plaque (named "the Wrath of the Prophets") across the planet. Ro Laren of the Maquis arrives to provide assistance and ends up searching for the source of the replicator alongside Major Kira. Captain Sisko and Quark take the "Defiant" on a voyage to Mephil Trantos and end up pursued by the Orion raider "Laslapadil" commanded by Calculanthra. A cure for the Wrath is discovered by Lt. Dax who, long ago, had experienced the plague on Andevian II. The runabouts are used to disperse the antidote throughout Bajor's atmosphere [DSN #20]. Note that sometime after this, Ro Laren will join the Bajoran Militia and in 2376 stationed aboard DS9 as the station's Security Chief [DSNA1, DSNA2]. The Magellanic Hive enters our galaxy. In accordance with the Great Design it decimates Darane IV, a Bajoran colony, absorbing the planet's raw and organic materials. The Hive then splits into two modules, one unit designated to absorb Cardassia Prime and the other to absorb Bajor. The Cardassian Third Fleet succeeds in destroying one Hive at the cost of itself. The outbreak of civil war within the remaining Hive delays its progress long enough for the original Great Design to be executed: the Hive terraforms Darane III, transforming it into a permanent home for the Hive's inhabitants [DSN #15]. A Cardassian tomb housing twelve soldiers is unearthed on DS9. Garak revives eleven of the Cardassians: the High Gul of the Crescent Order and all that remains of his Elite Guards. Through a ruse they force the evac- uation of the station and engage Gul Fransu of the "Rugg'l" in combat. After the death of his Elite Guard and defeat aboard the "Defiant," the High Gul commits suicide. The "Galaxy" class starships "Exeter," "Potemkin" and "Hood" arrive to assist, accompanied by the Klingon warship "N'gat" [DSN #13]. In the Tutopa system, the "Voyager" is hijacked by the Cartel freighter "Kapon" while negotiating for coordinates of wormholes. The ship's main computer processor is stolen and Captain Janeway risks her crippled ship and crew to regain the computer, an important piece in a political struggle. The computer is reinstalled with new bionutrient protein producing neutral crest cell buildup, which may lead to a sentient computer system [V #4]. This is about the time of Captain Janeway's last shore leave prior to the Botha attack [V 124]. Aboard "Voyager," Kes celebrates her 2nd birthday. The starship's com- partments are reconfigured by an alien distortion implosion ring, later revealed to be an alien intelligence [V 119]. Ensign Hoya transfers to DS9, primarily as a runabout pilot [SsC]. stardate 48975.1 {21 December} The "Voyager" lands on a Class L planet inhabited by Humans, the descendants of Terran abductees taken from 20th Century Earth by the Breyori. Amelia Earhart and 7 other Humans from 1937 are revived from cryostasis. Given the choice to remain behind on this world or with "Voyager's" crew, the ship's complement unanimously chooses to remain aboard [V 120]. The 'Multi-Vector Assault Ship' and project are now officially named "Prometheus." The U.S.S. "Prometheus" returns to the Antares yards and warp stress coating is applied as is the final exterior markings and paint. The ship undergoes additional review for the 'Multi-Vector Assault Mode' [Inet11]. stardate 48988.2 {26 December} Captain Picard visits Christopher's Landing on Titan. He is presented with a letter from Admiral Kirk deposited in Star Fleet Archives a century ago [GN 18]. A Priority One Emergency brings Captain Sisko, Lt. Dax, and Dr. Bashir to Starbase 1 where a 5,000 year old "Defiant" is unearthed--a relic from an alternate timeline yet to occur. Dax's symbiont, from this "Defiant," is revived from stasis. The "Defiant" had been thrown back in time to the era of the Fury war and priority is given to preventing this timeline from existing. On DS9, Major Kira faces trouble with terrorists while in the Gamma Quadrant viroid life forms (the "unclean"--victors of the war with the Furies) begin absorbing local DNA and robbing starships of warp cores, boring through ships and being with difluorine (the most reactive and most unstable of the transperiodic elements). The viroids intend to transform the wormhole into a space/time bridge between the present and their last greatest victory 5,000 years ago. To do this they attempt to detonate the wormhole using a Jem'Hadar station. The old Dax symbiont sacrifices itself by infiltrating the viroids and issues the destruct command before the viroids can achieve their goal, but not before the destruction of the "Galaxy" class explorer "Mukaikubo" commanded by Captain Regitz. On DS9, a fusion bomb destroys an infested runabout and a new runabout, the "Platte," is stolen [DSN #16]. Captain Sisko shaves his head [DSN 472/473]. Survivors of the U.S.S. "Saratoga" (NCC-31911) gather at DS9 prior to departing for Mars for the christening ceremony of the new U.S.S. "Saratoga" (NCC-31911-A, also "Miranda" class). Odo poses as Quark to bargain for power coils needed in the Karvis district on Bajor. Enroute to the ceremony, Lt. Lopez betrays the "Defiant" crew to the Retizians to pay off his gambling debts [DSN #18]. Lt. Dax is promoted to Lieutenant Commander [DSN 472/473]. The Romulans discontinue production of the old "Sparrow" and "Duck" class shuttlecraft exports [Inet5]. With nothing more heard from the Borg this year, dissention over the "Qapla" class project increases. The skin is 95% completed. Computer cores are fully operational and the software is debugged. Propulsion systems are installed and static tests are completed. Power integration problems seem to be resolved. 70% of the habitation modules are inserted, holodecks and training holosuites are installed, and embarked craft are delivered [KTM]. Ensign Seung Kee Reese is promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade [SsC]. Pacria Ertinia, an Emmonac woman in the Delta Quadrant, contracts a fatal virus [DoH #3]. Agron Lumas visits a sculpture garden in Changor Province in the Delta Quadrant [V 171]. In the "Mirror" universe, the war between the Terran Empire and the Klingon-Cardassian Alliance has severely weakened both fleets, reducing them to unprecedented levels and forcing a final all out engagement between the two superpowers at Omicron Theta. While this battle brings a cessation of hostilities and a time of relative "Cold War" peace, it more importantly thins the ranks of both fleets to a point where neither side can press an advantage. With technology gained from crossover incidents and the best materials money can buy, the "Warrior" class battlecruiser is designed based upon the 80 year old "Excelsior" class, making refitting and/or retrofitting the fleet faster. The resulting battlecruiser features recent "Mirror" Federation technology in addition to unique anti-projectile Stinger phaser systems, planetary assault missiles, and ion cannon [GEC V8N5]. 2372 stardate 49005.3 {01 January} Alone in a shuttlecraft commemorating the anniversary of his father's death, Commander Chakotay rescues the Kazon-Ogla boy Kar and taken captive by the Kazon. He escapes to a nearby moon at the cost of a shuttlecraft and is rescued by "Voyager" [V 121]. Small problems with moving cargo and people without transporters operational sparks a new design: the Type 10 personal shuttle [Inet11]. Lt. (j.g.) Maddy Calloway is promoted to full Lieutenant grade after having passed her medical board exams [SsC]. Hector Ilario graduates from Star Fleet Academy in the class of '72 this year [DSN 563]. Captain Kasidy Yates is due back aboard DS9 [DSN 472]. The "Hannibal" (NCC-74945) class escort enters service. Developed in parallel to the "Defiant" class, the compact arrangement of hull and warp drive is a common feature of both classes. The "Hannibal," however, features a medical and scientific department, and a considerable freight capacity, though lacking a shuttlebay. "Hannibal" class ships also feature a novel hull coating that can disperse up to 90% of incident sensor rays; a cloaking device equivalent. These 189 meter ships are warp 9.97 capable and carry crews of 78. The class will total 10 ships [Inet2]. The computer system is now operating at 70% of maximum on the "Denmark." The system is expected to become self aware within the year. The warp core begins primary testing. Ablative armor is integrated. 6 more "Denmark" class ships near chassis completion and an additional 3 begin work. Antimatter regulation control and phaser power regulation is found to be outside acceptable levels. The stardrive section nears completion with the final attachment of the navigational deflector array. The bridge module is attached to the primary hull [Inet11]. Pilgrims from Arvanus VI become stranded on DS9 after abandoning their "Delphi" class ship, the "Progress," on Bajor's 7th moon. Also about this time, Snoct Sneyd (an Iffalian), becomes stranded aboard a Jem'Hadar vessel "Sespar's Revenge" in the Gamma Quadrant [DSN #17]. While enroute to Tsrana, the "Voyager" becomes entrapped within a starship graveyard immersed in a tachyon field. The ship's computer is sabotaged by an alien artificial intelligence seeking companionship. Ensign Daphne Mandel elects to remain behind with it as a Federation ambassador [V #8]. stardate 49011 {04 January} An alien timestream experiment places Ensign Harry Kim in an alternate timeline back on Earth where he never was assigned to the "Voyager." Assisted by Tom Paris, Kim recreates the initial conditions creating the temporal anomaly using the prototype runabout "Yellowstone" to restore the original timeline, with the loss of the "Voyager" shuttlecraft "Drake" (NCC-74656/03?) [V 122]. stardate 49011.4 {04 January} General Martok of the "Negh'Var" leads a fleet of Klingon warships into Cardassian space, believing that the Dominion's Founders have taken control of the Cardassian government. Lt. Commander Worf is called to Deep Space 9 to mediate Klingon discussions. A violation of the Khitomer Accords, the Klingons capture several Cardassian worlds and the U.F.P. refuses to support their conquest. Captain Sisko leaks news of the attack to Garak who warns Gul Dukat of the pre-emptive strike. Sisko supports Dukat, aiding him in the rescue of the Detepa Council from Cardassia Prime using the "Defiant." The escort escapes to DS9 with the council--and the Klingon fleet on their tail. Heavy damage is inflicted on the "Defiant" and DS9 by the Klingon fleet before a fleet of 6 Federation starships led by the "Galaxy" class "Venture" (NCC-71854) arrives, forcing the Klingons to withdraw. Worf agrees to remain stationed on DS9 as the new Strategic Operations Officer [DSN 473, DSN 474]. Note that the I.K.S. "BraleH Hem" ("Felg'ra" class warship) led the House JoHel forces during this initial foray event into Cardassian space. The "BraleH Hem" will participate in a successful attack on Torros III in 2 years, eventually being destroyed while making a suicide run to destroy 4 Jem'Hadar battle cruisers in 2375 [Inet10]. The near-depletion of Klingon Defense Force vessels allows a rebel faction among the Al'Hmatti to succeed in a coup d'etat on TaD. Governor Kalax puts himself to death in disgrace, Captain Lornak's fleet retakes the planet, and Governor Tiral is assigned as the new overseer. However, the Al'Hmatti immediately apply to the U.F.P. for assistance, as well as possible membership. Hostilities with the Dominion will delay any action being taken for 4 years [TNG #61]. Kinchawn rises to power on Tezwa and makes a deal with the Federation. The U.F.P. needs a neutral planet to build a massive artillery system as a trap for Dominion forces, and in return Kinchawn and the Lacaam Coalition receive material aid to improve the standard of living. Instead, Kinchawn will sell the goods on the black market through the Orion Syndicate. The installation of rapid-frequency nadion-pulse cannons so close to the Klingon border is a violation of the Khitomer Accords, but presently the Klingons have broken away from the treaty themselves. Min Zife, his senior staff, and Section 31 will be the only ones in the Federation aware of the guns' existence [TNG #74]. During the unrest in the Cardassian Union, Grand Nagus Zek manages to purchase the 9th Orb (the Orb of Wisdom) through a contact on Cardassia III [DSN #23]. Admiral Farrow orders Captain Picard into Cardassian space on a mission to retrive mission Star Fleet personnel being held by Gul Madred. Taking along Worf as support, Picard studies enhanced holo simulations of Captain Kirk's 5-year mission enroute. At Starbase 12, the new "Sovereign" class "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-E) is launched. Her construction overseen by Captain Morgan Bateson, the vessel incorporates salvaged components from the previous "Enterprise" retrieved from Veridian III--and is commanded by Bateson. Prematurely assigned for a wargames test in the Typhon Expanse, the century-old Kozara plots to capture the new "Enterprise" and take her into Cardassian space to trigger a war. Bateson and Scott manage to overpower the invaders after 16 automated outposts are destroyed and the starship nearly in range of Cardassia Prime. Picard is also successful in freeing the prisoners. The "Enterprise" will be later be formally turned over to Picard's command. Bateson is given command of Star Fleet's newest destroyer, the "Roderick" which under Riker's recommendation will be redesignated the U.S.S. "Bozeman II" (NCC-1841-A). Presumably the "Enterprise" is put back into dock for repair and refitting prior to another launch [GN 29]. The "Goralis" class incursion cruiser is commissioned in the Klingon Empire. Designed by House Frel'kar for lightning-fast incursions into enemy territory to strike hard and then escape before the enemy can mobilize its forces, the "Goralis" will be admired during the Dominion War [Inet10]. The "Voyager" surveys planet Hell for new food sources. Yet another shuttle is lost when Lt. Paris and Neelix crashland, and contact is made with an embryonic life form [V 123]. The Tygarian freighter "Nanut" returns from the Gamma Quadrant [DSN 421]. When the wormhole undergoes subspace inversion, Captain Sisko is drawn into a subspace anomaly and presumed dead while shutting down the "Defiant's" warp core in an alternate timeline. In this timeline, Sisko dodges the subspace energy discharge and prevents the disaster [DSN 476]. Star Fleet uniform rank designation pips of non-commissioned officers are altered (at least for Chief Petty Officers) replacing the single black pip with chevron-shaped symbols on the collar. Chief O'Brien's uniform on DS9 is an example of this uniform rank modification [DSN 476/DSN 475]. Propulsion dynamics for the "Alliance" prototype are approved and sent to the Avalon Fleet Yards for in-depth study. The M/ARA designs from the "Akira" class is used for the "Alliance." The spaceframe design is approved and full specifications are forwarded to Utopia Planitia for designations--but Utopia Planitia is currently full so the plans and briefs are designated to the Avalon Fleet Yards in the Raeyan system. Production begins on the U.S.S. "Alliance" with a projected record 2-year turnover for the prototype ship [Inet11]. The U.S.S. "Fervour" (NCC-11871-B) class scout is launched. Only 200 meters in length, this class is designed as a "Miranda" class replacement, carrying a crew of only 120, 8 decks, and ordnance consisting of 6 phaser arrays and 4 torpedo launchers. This class is one of the first to incorporate bioneural gel packs and, later in the design process, quantum torpedoes. During the Dominion War these vessels will be fitted with ablative armor [Inet13]. Lt. (J.G.) Seung Kee Reese transfers to DS9's security detail under Lt. Commander Michael Eddington [SsC]. On Yakaba, Fairfax is appointed Majister of Narrin [GN 42]. stardate 49066.5 {24 January} In the Gamma Quadrant, returning from a survey of Merik III, Dr. Bashir and Chief O'Brien crash the runabout "Rubicon" (NCC-72936) on Bopak III. They are captured by renegade Jem'Hadar soldiers seeking freedom from addiction to the ketracel-white drug. They escape back to DS9, leaving the soldiers to die from withdrawl [DSN 475]. stardate 49070.1 {25 January} The U.S.S. "Pegasus" (NCC-1612-D) heavy cruiser is launched [GEC V2N1]. The warp cores of the "Mahan" pass Review 3 and are tested to 90% peak. The computer system is fully self aware and umbilicals from the station are cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. The impulse systems pass Review 3 and are autonomous for low level power control. Secondary backup generators are shut down and become auxiliary system control. Weapons systems are installed and the U.S.S. "Mahan" leaves drydock for primary testing. Warp stress coating will be applied and deep space assessments will follow. Meanwhile, construction reviews are completed on the U.S.S. "Bonhomme Richard" sistership ahead of schedule and testing begins [Inet11]. stardates 49079.1-49095.4 (28 January-03 February} Fleet Captain Ischkuzanum Kabiisco performs the primary shakedowns on the U.S.S. "Pegasus" (NCC-1612-D). All systems exceed expectations [GEC V2N1]. The U.S.S. "Charleston" returns to Antares where warp stress coating is applied. The ship begins deep space assessments [Inet11]. stardate 49108.1 {08 February} The U.S.S. "Dawn Treader" (NCC-75010) Enhanced "Intrepid" class explorer is launched from the 40 Eridani A Star Fleet Yards at Vulcan. The starship is christened by Ms. Diane Takei, former Federation ambassador to Vulcan as well as Klingon and Orion, and one of the most distinguished diplomats ever to serve the Federation [GEC V8N1]. A single pilot cockpit module is attached to the "Orion" craft prototype. The computer becomes self aware [Inet11]. stardate 49110.6 {09 February} The U.S.S. "Pegasus" (NCC-1612-D) class heavy cruiser is commissioned. A "Galaxy" class offshoot, the "Pegasus" is a departure from the current accepted norm in its design as a single entity ship. The "Pegasus" is built with both hulls in a permanently aligned configuration allowing for greater simplicity and durability, and therefore increased power transfer in the plasma conduits. The starship's design allows for towing tremendous masses via the most powerful tractor/repulsor beams ever used in a Fleet vessel. The "Pegasus" is armed with 15 phasers and 3 torpedo tubes, carries a standard complement of 1088, has warp 9.9 capacity, and 31 decks. The projected production total is 28 ships [GEC V2N1]. A mount-based launch and recovery design passes the initial simulations and goes into a prototype testing phase [Inet11]. stardate 49123.5621 {14 February} The "Voyager" is under attack by Kazon warships. In an alternate timeline, Captain Braxton plants a Force 3 temporal disruptor on board Deck 4, Section 39. Janeway again meets Seven of Nine and in an alternate timeline a future Captain Janeway apprehends Braxton before planting the device, thus obliterating a sequence of alternate timelines [V 218]. Major Kira and Gul Dukat embark on a mission to locate the "Ravinok." Survivors are found on a borderline Class M planet in the Dozaria system. Dukat finds the daughter of his mistress and returns her to Cardassia. Dukat will be demoted and disgraced by this action [DSN 477, DSN 486]. A prisoner exchange with the Cardassians returns Ensign Sito Jaxa to the Federation. She will be posted aboard the U.S.S. "Norway" as an Ops officer [SsC]. Nevis and Arlan become a security team at about this time [DSN 503]. A Bothan launches a telepathic attack on the "Voyager." A psionic field causes the crew to become delusional. The holographic doctor and Kes generate a jamming field to save the ship [V 124]. The computer system of the "Merlin" is now operating at 75% of maximum. The system is expected to become self aware within the year. Primary testing begins on the warp core. A primary magnetic containment malfunction is found and corrected. With the primary hull 100% complete, the bridge module is attached [Inet11]. stardate 48135.6? {18 February} A distress call brings the "Voyager" to the Arbuk system. A Sperian Faction conflict over an experimental warp-accelerator tube results in the destruction of a Sperian space city and the mobilization of the ships "A-Zha-Gor," "A-Zir-Toin" and "A-Zna-Tas." The dispute is settled and the accelerator is disposed of into the system's star. "Voyager's" crew takes a week-long shore leave at Speria where Neelix manages to restock the ship's supplies via a simple trade [V #5]. Lt. Paris reportedly begins chasing Lt. Susan Nicoletti at this time [V 139]. R'Lee, head of the World Council of Birsiba, places an image cube of his daughter on his desk--at least in one of many parallel universes [V #15]. stardate 49170? {02 March} Commander Ericka Benteen is promoted to Captain of the U.S.S. "Lakota" (NCC-42768) [SsC]. 03 March {stardate 49175.0} Presumably Montgomery Scott celebrates his 150th birthday at El Dorado on Risa--and decides to remain under the employment of Theodore Quincy as a greeter for his own custom-designed Engineering Room bar [NF #10, EOM]. stardates 49175.0-49175.9 {04 March} After several weeks of travel through a barren sector of the Delta Quadrant, the "Voyager" is invited to the hospitable planet Ryolanov. Tension builds as Kes senses a disturbance beyond and below the world's black shore. Suddenly the Ryol people reveal themselves to be life force draining invaders, out to capture the starship and enslave other races. Known in legend as The Empty Ones, the "Voyager" manages to unleash the world's indigenous population, the Neffaler, against them. Salvaging The Empty One's original starship, antimatter fuel is obtained [V #13]. The U.S.S. "Perigee" (NCC-72489) "Nova" class surveyor is commissioned [Inet1]. 10 March {stardate 49191.3} The U.S.S. "Vanessa" (NCC-3406, ex-"Valerie") "Kelly" class super- dreadnought is laid down [GEC V5N5]. stardate 49195.5 {11 March} Dr. Lenara Kahn, once a wife of Dax, boards DS9. Using the "Defiant" her team succeeds in creating the first artificial wormhole. Dax questions violating the Trill reassociation taboo with Kahn [DSN 478]. Native American "Sky Spirits" are encountered on a planet in the Delta Quadrant by the "Voyager" while on a mission to locate polyferanide to seal the warp core [V 125]. On DS9, Nog traditionally sells his boyhood treasures preparing for the Academy. Quark receives a shuttle from his cousin, names it the "Quark's Treasure" and pilots it to Earth with Rom, Nog, and (unknowingly) Odo. Sabotaged, and carrying contraband kemacite, the vessel time-warps to 1947 where it crashlands in Roswell, New Mexico. Escaping from the military, they manage to pilot it back to this time [DSN 480]. At the Academy, Johnny Madden forms Red Squad, an elite clique of cadets. Nev Reoh serves as Cadet Nog's advisor [GN 30]. Ten months after the death of the Caretaker, the "Voyager" encounters a mini-Array populated by Ocampa--and overseen by the Caretaker's female companion, Suspiria. Tanis, one of these psychokinetically-developed Ocampa, helps Kes develop her mental abilities [V 126]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief for a vessel capable of combat and high speed. The general idea is for a modular starship based around the basic design of the developing "Prometheus" class, using the most up-to-date design ideals and weaponry. A combat-based starship to counter the new threat of the Klingon "Negh'Var" class strike cruisers. The project brief for the "Titan" class is handed to Star Fleet and the design is approved [Inet11]. stardates 49208.5-49211.5 {16-17 March} Seska, operating with the Kazon-Nistrom, steals transporter modules from the "Voyager" in a surprise raid. Commander Chakotay violates orders to retrieve them and is captured. Seska attempts to unite enemy Kazon sects to defeat the "Voyager" but the leaders are beamed aboard and exchanged for Chakotay and his shuttlecraft. Seska transmits a message to the "Voyager" informing them that she has impregnated herself with Chakotay's DNA [V 127]. Worf receives Kurn's last message. It will be a 4 month delay before Worf's next contact with his discommodated brother [DSN 487]. Ensign Sarita Carson transfers to Deep Space 9 in order to work bridge duty aboard the U.S.S. "Defiant" as well as DS9's ops center [SsC]. (wa'ChorghDIch, 1st day of the 9th month on the Klingon calendar) Captain Charles Marsters commanding the "Victoria Adams" is attacked by Cardassians in the KDZ-E25F system, her crew being captured by Klingon exiles on Cha'Xirrac (Armageddon). The Klingons promise to release the crew members in exchange for the "Defiant's" help in purging the system of comets. Complicating matters, the Klingon exiles have been manipulated by Cardassians into producing the illegal drug drevlocet. The "Defiant" dodges the Cardassian war cruiser "Olxinder" commanded by Gul Hidret, and a "Jfolokh" class Klingon ship commanded by Dahar Master Kor. On the Day of Honor, Captain Sisko challenges Kor's crew to a Suv'batlh--and wins the right to declare the planet Armageddon a joint Federation-Klingon protectorate [DoH #2]. Kinya Faal is born [TNG #47]. In the Gamma Quadrant, aboard the "Even Odds," Glessin and Prees begin working together [DSN #28]. stardate 49263.5 {05 April} While on a diplomatic mission with the Karemma in the Gamma Quadrant, the "Defiant" engages Jem'Hadar warships in a gas giant's atmosphere and receives heavy damage [DSN 479]. The hull and spaceframe of the Type 10 shuttle is built. The computer core is fitted and deemed operational. Basic testing on the shuttle begins and a micro shield generator is installed [Inet11]. The Star Fleet scout "Ceres" docks at DS9. The station is threatened by a living plasma storm. Major Kira and Keiko O'Brien become lost within the plasma on board the runabout "Rubicon" (NCC-72936). Constable Odo babysits Molly O'Brien. Rescued by the "Defiant," Keiko O'Brien wants another baby [DSN #19]. Kor, Dax, and Worf go in search of the legendary Sword of Kahless in the Gamma Quadrant. They uncover the relic and fight members of the House of Duras on an uninhabited Hurk world. Kor and Worf fight for its pos- session and realizing its power to divide the Klingon Empire, inevitably decide to beam it out into space, perhaps to be recovered at some future time [DSN 481]. On Bajor at about this time, the planting season begins at Rakantha Province [DSN 470]. Vara Syndra prematurely runs out of the Venus drug, and falls in with Gerrid Thul to obtain more [TNG #55]. Retrieving tellerium for the "Voyager's" reactor systems, Janeway and an away team are captured by the Mokra Order [V 128]. The runabout "Orinoco," sabotaged by The True Way, returning to DS9 from a conference is destroyed. Sisko, Worf, Dax, O'Brien and Kira are beamed off and their physical patterns are stored in the holosuite memory core. Dr. Bashir and Garak are trapped within holosuite 3 in a 20th Century spy holoprogram utilizing the officers' patterns [DSN 482]. The "Orinoco" will be replaced with the runabout "Yukon" (NCC-74602) [DSN 482/DSN 487]. Construction begins on the "Paladin" class tactical cruiser, incorporating the best designs from the last line of starships. Carrying a complement of 792, 42 decks, and warp 9.99 capacity (ultimately, via slipstream drive), the "Paladin" is designed as a point defense ship, capable of showing up in minutes of an emergency call [Inet13]. stardate 49170.65 {02 March+?} A high-level U.F.P.-Romulan conference on Earth is disrupted when 27 people are killed by a Founder-planted explosive. The Changelings have reached Earth. Captain Sisko and Odo return to San Francisco aboard the "Lakota" (NCC-42768) where Sisko is made acting head of Star Fleet Security. Blood screening tests are instituted to flush out Founder infiltrators. Earth's entire power relay systems are knocked out (on the night of the 23rd) and martial law is declared [DSN 483]. The "Oberth" class science vessel U.S.S. "Cochrane" (NCC-59318) is ordered to transport dignitaries from the far reaches of U.F.P. space back to Earth to discuss the Dominion's threat to the Alpha Quadrant. Nev Reoh and Starsa are transported to Oppalassa aboard the "Cochrane" despite being attacked by Klingon ships. Over the next few months on Oppalassa they will become engaged [GN 30]. {stardate 49288? 14 April?} Red Squad cadets manipulated by shapeshifters and/or Admiral Leyton, are found responsible for the power outage. Admiral Leyton tries to overthrow Federation President Jaresh-Inyo. Captain Sisko halts the "Lakota" (NCC- 42768) "Excelsior" (upgraded) class starship from attacking the "Defiant." Sisko and the "Defiant" return to DS9 [DSN 484]. Captain Ericka Benteen of the "Lakota" will be court martialed for attacking the "Defiant" and for supporting the coup attempt by Admiral Leyton. Acquitted of the most serious charges, she will be demoted back to Commander before regaining her rank. Benteen will be assigned to the U.S.S. "Appalachia" (NCC-52136) which will fight the second Borg incursion into Sector 001 in 2373 [SsC]. The "Defiant" is rerouted from returning directly to DS9. The ship diverts to Trill when the Symbiosis Commission requests Dax's sister, Ziranne, is mysteriously joined [GN 38]. Loran Devys Salvage of Bajor picks up the "Delphi" class transport "Progress" at an auction [DSN #17]. At approximately this time aboard the "Voyager," Lt. Paris discovers a possible means of crossing the transwarp threshold utilizing a new form of dilithium discovered in the Delta Quadrant [V 132]. The "Voyager" discovers an android adrift in space (Automated Personnel Unit 3947) and Lt. Torres regenerates it. A Pralor android built by the Builders, Unit 3947 kidnaps Torres aboard its mothership intent on forcing her to create a prototype android to guarantee victory over their Cravic competitors. Both android vessels are destroyed in combat [V 129]. The preliminary testing of all systems on the "Orion" scout prototype is complete [Inet11]. Around this time, B'Elanna Torres' mother, Miral, goes to Boreth to immerse herself in honoring Kahless to petition him to bring her daughter safely home. She embarks on the Challenge of the Spirit ritual [V #23]. stardate 49325.5 {28 April} Star Fleet Skunkworks/Lockheed Advanced Development Co. launches the "Roswell" class stealthship for Star Fleet's Surveillance and Recon- naissance Division. A sub-class of the "Shadow" class, this vessel features an experimental temporal shift cloak to shift the user a micro- second into the future (thus not considered a true cloaking device as defined by the Treaty of Algeron). An overall length of just under 60 meters, the craft carries a crew of 8, has warp 9.99 capacity (via high burn technology swapped out after every mission), and is crammed with masking circuits, sensor dampeners, and holographic generators for maximum stealth [GEC V7N3]. Jerit kills Hasmek [GN 45]. stardates 49337.4-49342.5 {02-04 May} Following the fourth Kazon attack in two weeks, Captain Janeway attempts to seek an alliance with the Kazons. The Trabe seek to ally themselves with the "Voyager" and use it in a failed plan to massacre the Kazon leaders on Sobras [V 131]. The Type 10 shuttle's mount design encounters minor recovery problems. The design is altered to fix the problem and testing continues [Inet11]. Norellian eel hide becomes a fad on half the planets in the Alpha Quadrant [MIL #3]. stardate 49373.4 {15 May} Lt. Paris achieves the first transwarp flight with the experimental shuttlecraft "Cochrane" when he achieves warp 10 velocity. He mutates from the experience and kidnaps Captain Janeway whom he likewise mutates using the stolen "Cochrane" shuttle. The "Voyager" tracks them to an uninhabited world and, through the use of anti-proton burst treatment, restores both officers to normal. Their offspring is left behind. Ensign Jonas transmits the Transwarp formula to the Kazon [V 132]. Captain Picard instructs his Chief Engineer Lt. Commander La Forge to design a new shuttle for the ship while the new "Enterprise" is on its shakedown cruise. La Forge takes data gathered from the crew of the "Defiant" on the Type 10 shuttle and a brief is drawn up for the craft. Capable of holding 10 crew in emergency situations, capable of warp 9.8 for 3 hours, and having the ability to be fitted with light arms and shielding will distinguish the Type 11 shuttle [Inet11]. First Minister Shakaar visits DS9. Security Chief Odo averts an assas- sination plot against the minister. Odo must deal with his feelings toward Major Kira who is growing attached to Shakaar [DSN 485]. Crewman Frank Darwin is murdered aboard the "Voyager." Lt. Tuvok mind melds with the Betazoid murderer, Ensign Suder. Violence and irrational behavior overwhelms the Vulcan security officer [V 133]. The theoretical proposals for the "Titan" closely resemble those of the "Prometheus" class. The defense parameters are approved and the class is made into a working computer model. The primary design is approved and briefs for the propulsion, computer, spaceframe, adn weapons are sent out to Star Fleet design agencies for consultation. A new M/ARA design is standardized for the class. The spaceframe design is approved and full specifications are forwarded to the Avalon Fleet Yards for designations. The scientific and diplomatic sections are drastically scaled back in favor of increased armament and power for weapons and shields [Inet11]. 24 May {stardate 49396.2} The U.S.S. "Catherine" (NCC-3407, ex-"Cynthia") "Kelly" class super- dreadnought is laid down [GEC V5N5]. Major Kira is escorted to a Cardassian conference by Dukat. A Klingon Bird of Prey is captured by Dukat after the outpost is found destroyed by a Klingon attack. Dukat's daughter elects to live on DS9 while Dukat engages in hit-and-run strikes against the Klingons [DSN 486]. Commander Bruce Maddox is placed under the command of Admiral Haftel at the Daystrom Annex on Galor IV [TNG #64]. stardate 49419 {01 June} At Star Fleet Medical, a scan is made of Odo's composition. Section 31 secretly infects him with a morphogenic disease, hoping it will be passed to the Founders [DSN 571]. The exterior of the Type 11 shuttle is designed. Up to date computer systems, including bio-neural gel packs and sensors, are added. Once the design work is completed, construction begins on the prototype [Inet11]. After a 6 month shakedown cruise which included courtesy calls to Vulcan, Andor, Qo'nos, Rigel V, and Betazed, the upgraded "Ambassador" class heavy cruiser U.S.S. "Wayfarer" (NCC-10536) is assigned to Sector 002 as the flagship of the sector fleet [GEC V6N5]. The U.S.S. "Apogee" (NCC-72499) "Nova" class surveyor is laid down at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Earth. The U.S.S. "Mir" (NCC-73281) "Entente" class dreadnought is laid down at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, Mars [Inet1]. June The "Qapla" (KL 762) is launched and undergoes space trials on the perim- eter of the Aldebaran system. Structural load distribution problems are discovered along with new warp power integration problems. Some fixes are directly applied to the "Khai Tam" (NCC-81000) [KTM]. The U.S.S. "Sovereign" (NCC-75000) class heavy cruiser is commissioned. Having warp 9.7 capacity via LN-84 series warp engines developed by Leeder Energies, these heavy cruisers carry the latest in tactical systems, featuring 9 Type XII phaser arrays and 3 Mk 95 quantum torpedo launchers. Computer systems consist of the M-16 Bio-Neural Gel Pack Isolinear III computer system found on the "Galaxy (II)" and "Intrepid" classes. The ship's complement is 855. A total of 26 ships are ordered [Inet1]. Ezri Tigan departs her home on New Sydney. When she returns again in 3 years she will be Ezri Tigan Dax, a joined Trill [DSN 561]. A Klingon transport ship crashes on Galorda Prime killing 441. The ship's complement list will later be used in three months to fill the billet for Worf's destroyed civilian transport [DSN 490]. The U.S.S. "Endurance" (NCC-75230) "Sovereign" class heavy cruiser is laid down at the Puget Sound Fleet Yards [Inet1]. On DS9, a Valtusian peace conference between the Cardassians, Federation, and Maquis is disrupted by Changeling infiltrators. Major Kira, Lt. Commander Worf, and Security Chief Odo are dispatched on a high-priority mission to Daborat V in the Gamma Quadrant to rescue a scientist and his retrovirus capable of neutralizing the Jem'Hadar. Orvor is rescued though without the retrovirus. On Bajor, Captain Sisko clears Gul Mekkar of being the Butcher of Belmast [DSN #17]. stardate 49447 {11 June} The "Voyager" and Lt. Torres destroy the Cardasssian missile "Dreadnought" and prevent the annihilation of the inhabited world Recoza V [V 134]. 17 June {stardate 49461.7} Following final exterior markings and paint, the U.S.S. "Europa" is officially commissioned by Star Fleet at Avalon during a brief ceremony. The bridge plaque is put in pride of place and Captain Monica Nunn takes command. The "Europa" class is designed to be the next generation of large, deep space explorers, perhaps as a possible replacement for the "Galaxy" class. Officially labeled as a deep space explorer/battlecruiser the "Europas" are large, fast, and very powerful, sporting a quad-nacelle design different from the "Constellation" and "Cheyenne" classes. A power hungry monster, a dual warp core design pioneered on the "Saber" class is used to cure some of the power problems. The U.S.S. "Europa" will serve in the 9th Fleet until its destruction in early 2375 [Inet11]. stardate 49301.2 {19 April} The "Voyager" frees a philosopher Q (Quinn) from a cometary prison. He requests asylum aboard the starship and a hearing is agreed upon. Q (Quinn) will either return to his cometary prison cell for eternity or be granted his death wish. The philosopher wins after the officers are brought witnesses (Newton, Riker, and Ginsberg), allowed to inspect the prisoner's cell, and allowed a metaphorical glimpse into the Q Continuum. The philosopher Q, now called Quinn, dies aboard the "Voyager" after ingesting poison supplied by Q [V 130]. Two days after the "Europa's" commissioning, the U.S.S. "Bonaventure" sistership is commissioned. Both ships begin shakedown cruises estimated to last a year. The "Bonaventure" will be the flagship of Bravo Fleet's Task Force 72 [Inet11]. stardates 49504.3-49507.2 {02-03 July} Dr. Danara Pel, a Vidiian, is rescued by the "Voyager." The holographic doctor restructures her holographically and inexplicably becomes romantically attached [V 135]. The "Lexington-C" ("Raptor" class) is completed and tests start. Within a month, redesigning and retrofitting work has cured the major problems with the weapons systems and the "Raptor" class is approved for production with 4 ships planned. The U.S.S. "Lexington" is commissioned at the Avalon Shipyards and is immediately assigned to station Starbase Bravo. The "Raptor" class escort was born out of the 'failings' of the "Defiant" class, with Star Fleet feeling the pressures of the Borg and the Dominion. Designed for speed and heavy strikes, the "Raptor" class is also designed to withstand multiple direct weapons hits on its shielding system, and employ 'dog fighting' techniques [Inet11]. 04 July {stardate 49508.2} The U.S.S. "Mahan" is officially commissioned by Star Fleet at the Avalon Shipyards during a brief ceremony following the ship's return for final exterior markings and painting. The bridge plaque is put in pride of place and Captain Glenn Neva takes command of the "Mahan" from test Captain Mark Hofer. The U.S.S. "Mahan" is ordered to begin shakedown cruises estimated to last a year and a half. The "Mahan" class carrier is designed to carry the new "Eagle" class attack fighters. It features 6 warp nacelles and 2 warp cores. The "Mahan" class carrier has the ability to separate the saucer from the rest of the ship, with the saucer possessing warp capacity. Generally used to support other ships in combat, the class is also of use testing new prototype shuttles [Inet11]. Work continues on the habitat and outer hull sections of the U.S.S. "Dale Earnhardt." The computer cores are activated and the ship functions begin to be transferred from station control to ship control [Inet11]. stardate 49485.2 {25 June} On a covert mission to flush out the Kazon-Nistrim spy aboard the "Voyager," Lt. Paris temporarily joins a Talaxian convoy and is kidnapped by the Kazons. Neelix practices journalism and Michael Jonas reveals himself as the traitor--and dies in the engineering room [V 136]. The warp core of the "Midway" passes Review 3 and is tested to 85% peak. The computer system is fully self aware and umbilicals from the station are cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. The structural latching systems onboard the U.S.S. "Midway" (with regards to saucer separation) are tested and approved. The impulse systems pass Review 3 and are autonomous for low level power control. The secondary backup generators are shut down and become auxiliary system control. The structural latching system for saucer separation passes Review 3 and the U.S.S. "Midway" leaves drydock for primary testing estimated to last 6 months [Inet11]. Lt. Maddy Calloway's next posting will be aboard the new "Enterprise" as a resident physician [SsC]. During this period, Catrine dies on Xenex [NF #8]. stardate 49538.51 {15 July} The revised Sector Trade Contract is signed, permitting all cargo left aboard DS9 available to aid in station survival in the event of combat hostilities or natural disaster [DNTM]. stardate 49548.7 {18 July} Entering a plasma cloud to avoid a Vidiian armada, the "Voyager" confronts a fractured alternate duplicate of itself. Ensign Samantha Wildman gives birth (the baby will later be named Naomi). In order to save its doppelganger, one "Voyager" self-destructs, taking out a Vidiian warship [V 137, V 180]. Note that the "Voyager's" destruction in an alternate timeline is a primary event on a decision tree, splitting off two parallel universes: one with the "Voyager" and one without [V #15]. Religious rites on Urrytha are disturbed when a "Voyager" away team comes under the influence of "The Long Sleep," a coma-like state triggered by local pollen. The 5th "Awakening" phenomena occurs on Urrytha [V #12]. Word that a group of renegade Cardassians invading a world on the edge of U.F.P. space leads Captain Sisko and the Defiant to Sierra-Bravo 112-II, a planet littered with advanced technology and inhabited by a technologically-degenerate society. DS9 is temporarily turned over to the Bajoran government as a test to see how the Bajorans can run a starbase, and Kai Winn is placed in command, and the station is designated "Emissary's Sanctuary." On SB 112-II, Sisko learns that the planet is being invaded by a joint Cardassian-Drek'la occupation force and the natives must be trained to combat the invaders without the use of advanced "tech." Lt. Commander Dax, in command of the "Defiant," grounds the ship beneath the planet's ocean. DS9 is attacked by unknown forces [DSN #24]... Lt. Commander Dax and Dr. Bashir surface with the help of the "Amazon II." Captain Sisko succeeds in executing Operation Blackout: the shutting down of power sources on Sierra-Bravo 112-II to give the natives a head start on fighting back against the Cardassian invaders. Soldiers of The Liberated penetrate DS9 [DSN #25]... DS9 personnel are enslaved by The Liberated--former Dominion prison guards. They seek a Bajoran Orb. On Sierra-Bravo 112-II, the away team faces death by slow cyanogen poisoning and encounters the leader of the Cardassian troops: Gul Ragat. Rear Admiral Taggart, commanding the "Galaxy" class U.S.S. "Harriman," faces a hostage situation aboard DS9 and withdraws. Kai Winn presents the invaders with a bogus Orb, a neutron bomb, opening up the station to a boarding party from the "Harriman." Dr. Bashir conquers the cyanogen problem after 5 weeks of exposure, and the away team returns to DS9, and Kai Winn stands down as station commander [DSN #26]. Lt. Commander Greta Vanderweg is posted to DS9 [DSN 563]. stardate 49556.2 {21 July} Captain Kurn requests the Maukto'Vor ritual death from his brother, Lt. Commander Worf on DS9. Meanwhile, the runabout "Yukon" (NCC-74602) encounters Klingon vessels secretly planting cloaked mines in the outskirts of the Bajoran system. Failing to die, the suicidal Kurn briefly serves as a Bajoran security officer under Odo. Worf and Kurn retrieve the detonation codes from the computer of the Klingon "Vor Cha" class cruiser "Drovna," severely damaged and towed to DS9 by the "Defiant." Dr. Bashir surgically alters Kurn's appearance and wipes his memory, giving him an all-new Klingon identity as Rodek, of House Noggra [DSN 487]. Rodek will eventually serve aboard the I.K.S. "Gorkon" under Captain Klag [IKSG #1]. The "Voyager's" emergency medical holographic program briefly deactivates itself [V 141]. Worf returns to DS9 after 5 days in the Gamma Quadrant with the "Defiant" finding no sign of the Jem'Hadar. On DS9, Rom forms a union uniting Quark's employees against the harsh working conditions. The FCA becomes wise and Quark is forced to agree to Rom's terms after "officially" yielding to Quark. Rom resigns and becomes a diagnostic and repair technician (junior grade) on the night shift [DSN 488]. Quark deals to trade trellium crystals for gold-pressed latinum, causing Flenn of the Aulep, Dorram of the Rylep, Bedal of the Beshiel, and Klarn of the Ferengi--all to converge at DS9. The prime catalyst of hostilities though is an extragalactic rogue planetoid from M-31 in the Andromeda galaxy, its passengers responsible for mimicing spacecraft [DSN #21]. Selar's 8 months, 2 weeks, and 1 day of mourning for her deceased mate ends [NF #9]. This is the approximate time that Tiberius' hibernation ship is discovered by a Klingon research vessel in deep space in the "Mirror" universe. They are awakened and once their identities are confirmed the Klingons alter course for Qo'noS to bring them back to stand trial for war-crimes. En route, a female Klingon historian succumbs to Tiberius's passions, becomes his lover, and helps him and his generals take over the ship [GN 40]. Roughly during this time, Ensign Krissten Richter is assigned to DS9 as a nurse [MG #3]. stardate 49588.4 {02 August} It is the Klingon Day of Honor holiday, even in the Delta Quadrant. Teeg'l, third Maj of the Kazon-Ogla, abducts B'Elanna Torres and Tom Paris in a plot to attain transporter technology. Their craft is destroyed and they are used for slave labor by the Nograkh. The "Voyager" rescues Pacria Ertinia, an Emmonac, who leads the starship to the Nograkh station resulting in the rescue of the two officers and the freedom of the slaves [DoH #3]. The Type 10 shuttle's new mount launch and recovery proves effective. Final testing begins [Inet11]. Keiko O'Brien returns to DS9--pregnant. Akorem Laan, a Bajoran poet who vanished into the wormhole two centuries ago, comes to DS9 as the Emissary. He is killed for bringing back the d'jarras caste system. After venturing into the wormhole to settle the issue, the Prophets affect a change to the timeline by returning Akorem to his original time of origin on Bajor [DSN 489]. stardate 49624 {15 April} The "Voyager's" EMH helps Captain Janeway and Commander Chakotay (from past and future time frames respectively) restore the temporally- shattered starship, in an alternate timeline [V 257]. In search of polyferranide, a "Voyager" shuttle piloted by Lt. Tuvok crashes on Drayan II. Tuvok comes to the aid of "children" who are in reality the mature products of the Drayans' reversed aging process [V 138]. Roughly around this time, Ro'tin tours the Collector Assembly in a ship's hangar, with Gallatin briefing him on the systems. Ro'tin recommends the installation of safeguards [ST IX]. The Klingon "Kelirax" class scout is commissioned. Resembling a small, elongated "B'rel" class bird of prey with more rounded wings pulled in closer to the body (improving the strength and efficiency of its shield bubble and cloaking device), the "Kelirax" is developed just in time for the Dominion War [Inet10]. stardates 49648-49665.3 {24-30 August} Assisting plague victims, the "Defiant" under command of Lt. Commander Worf, escorts Convoy 6 to Pentath III. Klingon vessels hijack the convoy and Worf seemingly destroys a transport ship of 441 civilians. During Worf's hearing he is cleared of the crime as there were no civilians aboard the transport and the incident was a deliberate attempt to frame Worf [DSN 490]. Chief O'Brien recovers from an Argrathan punishment: 20 time-compressed cycles of artificially-induced incarceration [DSN 491]. Captain Sisko is lured back to the "Mirror" universe to aid the rebels who now control the Alliance's Terok Nor station. Sisko readies the alternate universe's "Defiant," built from blueprints downloaded by O'Brien during his last visit to DS9, and successfully defends the station from the Alliance. The Intendant kills the "Mirror" universe's Nog and Professor Jennifer Sisko [DSN 492]. Alliance break-in attempts at Earth Station McKinley end, but not before the Alliance accesses classified specification files of the "Intrepid" class, notably the U.S.S. "Voyager" which they will use as a ruse in 2374 after building a fully operational "Voyager" complete with numerous "Mirror" universe counterpart officers. Emperor Tiberius takes the time to study the plans for the hidden facility on the Goldin Discontinuity's planetoid base [GN 32, GN 35]. The "Voyager" successfully revives people from Viorsa's planet's artificial environment hibernation pods, despite the risk to Lt. Torres and Ensign Kim [V 139]. August The U.S.S. "Eclipse" (NCC-72493) "Nova" class surveyor is launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome [Inet1]. The "Orion" prototype completes its first warp jump, and the testing of basic systems continues [Inet11]. Pregnant Lwaxana Troi comes to DS9 to keep custody of her unborn son. She is wed to Odo by Tavnian custom and returns to Betazed, the baby to be hers to keep. A mysterious alien woman, Onaya, taps Jake Sisko's stimulated psionic energy. Jake Sisko pens 'Anslem' under her influence [DSN 493]. Ensigns Starsa and Nev Reoh are assigned to DS9 under Lt. Dax. Ensign Jayme Miranda is accepted to Star Fleet Medical. Bobbie Ray Jefferson starts his first year teaching Self-defense 101 at the Academy [GN 30]. stardates 49655.2-49678.4 {26 August-05 September} Symbiogenetic orchids cause a transporter malfunction aboard the "Voyager." Lt. Tuvok and Neelix are genetically fused into a hybrid being: Tuvix. After several weeks, Tuvix reluctantly submits to the newly discovered means of transporter restoration [V 140]. stardates 49690.1-49694.2 {09-11+ September} After weeks on New Earth, infected by a virus from native insects, Captain Janeway and Commander Chakotay are left behind as the "Voyager" continues on to the Alpha Quadrant. Lt. Tuvok risks contacting the Vidiians and Dr. Pel transports an anti-viral serum cure to the "Voyager." The starship retrieves and cures Janeway and Chakotay [V 141]. The Type 10 shuttle passes all regulatory control and proceeds with testing [Inet11]. Roughly during this time period: Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge receives ocular implants to replace his VISOR, Data gains the capability to toggle his emotion chip on and off, and Dr. Beverly Crusher goes blonde [ST VIII]. In the Gamma Quadrant, Glessin becomes the ship's doctor aboard the "Even Odds" [DSN #28]. September The U.S.S. "Cicero" (NCC-75001) "Sovereign" class heavy cruiser is launched from the San Francisco Fleet Yards [Inet1]. Lt. Adrian Plummer is assigned to the science vessel "Tobias" [GN 26]. Kasidy Yates is suspected of being a Maquis smuggler. Commander Eddington, a Maquis, hijacks a Vulcan freighter bound for Cardassia carrying a shipment of industrial replicators. Captain Sisko briefly ends his relationship with Yates when she is taken under custody for operating with the Maquis [DSN 494]. The ASDB blocks attempts to commission the "Yorktown" dreadnought sighting problems in the trelinium core adn ventral phaser cannon. They claim the core is 'Too powerful for the ship' and that the ventral phaser cannon is 'A monstrous weapon, not to be allowed on a Star Fleet ship...a ship meant for exploration.' Testing continues. The sisterships "George Washington" and "Mauna Kea" are moved to Avalon for final completion. Warp stress coating is finally applied [Inet11]. In the Gamma Quadrant: Early in Kai Opaka's 3rd year of exile, she claims to see the Emissary. Although lasting for only 2 days, both Zlangco and Shel-la lay down their arms for the first time. Within a few months there will be no more fighting [DSN #28]. 07 October {stardate 49767.8} The U.S.S. "Jennifer" (NCC-3401) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is launched [GEC V5N5]. October The U.S.S. "Eclipse" (NCC-72493) "Nova" class surveyor is commissioned [Inet1]. Lorgh prepares dossiers on the Klingon High Council [TNG #74]. The basic space frame of the Type 10 shuttle is laid out according to the design. A mini computer core is designed and installed. Also installed are micro Cochrane engines, micro shield generator, and torpedo launchers [Inet11]. The Tezwa agreement is solidified [TNG #74]. Grand Nagus Zek eliminates the Bajorans from bidding for the 9th Orb. The Bajorans take the action of evicting all Ferengi from the Bajor system, including Quark and Rom who are promptly arrested and imprisoned at Gallitep for months. The Ferengi blockade the Bajoran system and the Bajorans enlist the aid of Yridians to provide ships. War is declared on the Bajorans by the Ferengi and Quark is coerced into pleading to Zek for an end to hostilities. Zek agrees to sell the Orb to the Bajorans at the price of Bajor's last bid plus the 35 transports provided by the Yridians. Quark eventually learns that Zek masterminded the entire campaign as a means of acquiring more profit [DSN #23]. Maje Dut of the Kazon Vistik plays a cat and mouse game with the "Voyager" while trying to harness the Tokath, a parasectoid species. The creatures are inadvertantly revived from hibernation and pose a threat to both the Kazon and the "Voyager." Leading them back into a hibernation state, Captain Janeway rescues her stranded officers [GN 25]. stardate 49827.5 {28 October} The "Sovereign" class U.S.S. "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-E) is launched. The new starship features quantum torpedo ordnance, 24 decks, an overall length of 685 meters, a ship's complement of 855, a displacement of 3,205,000 metric tons, and an emergency medical holographic program in sickbay identical to that installed aboard the "Intrepid" class starship "Voyager." In addition, the "Sovereign" class features warp nacelles with 3 Bussard ramscoops each and 26 warp coils per nacelle (the most coils ever integrated into a warp engine), and a unique central core housing the primary ODN trunks, permitting access to any deck. Captain Jean-Luc Picard commands her just as he did the previous "Galaxy" class starship "Enterprise" with many of the same officers [ST VIII, GEC V8N2]. About this time in the Trevis system, the Cardassians abandon their Empok Nor space station. Before pulling out they set booby-traps and place several Cardassians of the 3rd Battalion in suspended animation [DSN 522]. 02 November {stardate 49838.8} The U.S.S. "Charleston" is officially commissioned by Star Fleet during a brief ceremony. The bridge plaque is put in pride of place and Andorian Captain Atchek takes command. The "Charleston" is ordered to begin a shakedown cruise estimated to last 1 year. The "Charleston" class is designed to ba a fast, powerful battleship and is one of Star Fleet's best unknown designs. Quietly she will make a name for herself and the class until her destruction in 2373 against the Borg at Earth [Inet11]. Also p.osted to the new "Enterprise" is the Antedean helmsman Lt. Glebuk [S31 #2]. stardate 49875.2 {15 November} The U.S.S. "Dawn Treader" (NCC-75010) Enhanced "Intrepid" class explorer is commissioned into service at the planetside facilities of the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards on Mars, at Integration Plant #1. Housing the HORUS Project's Schimdt-Cassegrain spectroscopic telescope and observatory unit, the "Dawn Treader" is idea for long-range stellar cartography and exploration missions. The starship possesses warp 9.975 capacity, carries a complement of 200, and most of the same systems as the original "Intrepid" class [GEC V8N1]. stardate 49904.2 {25 November} Deep Space 9 is attacked by a rebel Jem'Hadar strike team. Returning from the Gamma Quadrant's Free Haven Bajoran colony after driving away Breen pirates, Captain Sisko goes in pursuit with the "Defiant." Sisko agrees to assist the Jem'Hadar in destroying an Iconian gateway discovered in the Gamma Quadrant by the renegade Jem'Hadar [DSN 496]. Dr. Bashir treats members of a dying planet (Boranis III) infected with a Jem'Hadar virus in the Teplan system. He fails to find a cure but discovers an innoculation [DSN 495]. Note that in 2375, Dr. Bashir will brief the Romulans on The Quickening biogenic weapon which ravaged Boranis III. The Tal'Shiar will be interested in replicating it [DSN 566]. Quark returns from two weeks on Ferenginar, diagnosed with Dorek's Syndrome he has a week to live. He offers his remains up for bid on the Future's Exchange--and discovers that he was set up by Brunt of the MCA. Quark can either commit suicide or break the contract. He chooses the latter and loses his bar. The station personnel help Quark return to business. The runabout "Volga" returns from the Gamma Quadrant damaged. Keiko O'Brien's baby is transplanted into Major Kira's womb. Kira moves in with the O'Briens until the baby is born [DSN 497]. Hull integrity is complete and all SIF/IDF systems are operational aboard the "Qapla" class prototypes. Warp and impulse drives are certified for flight. Computer and communications systems are complete. The IWS is tested on drone targets. Habitation modules are finished and recreational programs are installed and debugged [KTM]. Dr. Emil Costa's 5-year term of house arrest on Kayran Rock expires [TNG #16]. stardate 49920 {01 December} The U.S.S. "Voriah" (NCC-30301) class ship of the "Voriah" class battle- ship is damaged beyond repair during a Klingon offensive after disabling or destroying 21 Klingon warship. The "Voriah" is salvaged and dis- assembled [GEC V9N3]. December The keel of the "Targ" (KL 763), the third ship comprising the "Qapla" class, is laid down. General agreement is reached that the Borg threat has indeed been curtailed resulting in new mission objectives being estab- lished. System changes are made on the "Khai Tam" (NCC-81000), design changes are made in the "Targ," and the fourth and final prototype "Relentless" (NCC-81001). The "Qapla" (KL 762) lead ship requires a refit [KTM]. Warp engines are fitted to the Type 11 prototype shuttlecraft. The computer core is deemed operational and basic testing on the shuttle begins. The craft passes all regulatory control and proceeds with testing, proves to be operational and Star Fleet examines the performance data. Officially commissioned, data is included in all Type 11 shuttle databases for all ships in use. Star Fleet places an order for 2,000 Type 11 craft to be built at the Avalon Fleet Yards and distributed within the Federation. With warp 9.8 capacity and a crew from 2 to 10, the Type 11 personal shuttle will be a new replacement for the old personal and cargo shuttles carried on larger ships. The Type 11 is armed with 3 Type V phaser arrays and 2 micro torpedo tubes (60 torpedoes) [Inet11]. stardate 49962.4 {17 December} Odo's molecular structure destabilization forces his return to the Gamma Quadrant aboard the "Defiant." He faces judgment by the Founders for murdering one of his own kind a year ago. Judged, he receives his wish of becoming Human and is permitted to return to DS9. Garak is (initially) sentenced to 6 months in a holding cell for sabotage, assaulting a Federation officer, and attempting to incite war between the U.F.P. and the Dominion. Meanwhile, a Klingon task force is dispatched to the Arcanis sector to reclaim it. Odo suspects that Gowron is a Changeling [DSN 498]... In the Delta Quadrant, Seska uses her newborn baby as bait to lead the "Voyager" into a trap. The starship is captured intact by the Kazon-Ogla. Her crew is marooned on a marginal Class M world [V 142]. In an alternate timeline, Seska and the Kazon encounter Janeway and Chakotay (from the past and future respectively) [V 257]. After 5 years, Lt. Cray's prison term for attempted murder and falsifying Star Fleet orders ends [TCT #5]. An "Excelsior" class battleship is refitted for commissioning as the "Stellar Wind" [Inet6]. About this time in the Delta Quadrant, the Borg confront the Caatati. In the Konoshin river valley, Agron Lumas loses his wife and two daughters to the Borg. Most of the people are assimilated by the Borg and only a few thousand aboard 30 ships escape. Temmis Rahmin will command one such ship, capable of only 10c, which will visit only one system in the next year [V 171]. The Druoda war in the Delta Quadrant comes to an end, though their series of warp-capable, self-guided sentient missiles are still in flight [V 219]. The U.S.S. "Concorde" returns to the Avalon Fleet Yards where warp stress coating is applied and the ship is clear to begin deep space assignments. All primary tests have passed Review 4. Final exterior marking and paint are applied [Inet11]. 25 December {stardate 49983.6} The "Equinox" (NCC-72381) still in the Delta Quadrant, is caught in a nova wash. They will be trapped for days [V 220]... 2373, 01 January {stardate 50002.7} Desperation forces Captain Ransome to use the Ankari device to summon one of the nucleogenic creatures. Its matter is used as a boost [V 220]. Star Fleet reviews the modification field work carried out on the "Defiant" and deems that although the class has major flaws, it is a very capable ship and with the new technical design information gathered by the engineering team on teh ship, decides to place the class in active production as fears of a Dominion war rise [Inet11]. The "Seleya" (NCC-75226) class frigate enters service. Built as a variant to the cancelled "Bremen" class, the "Seleya" features a spherical primary hull similar to the "Olympic" class, and research and medical emergency supply are among its scheduled missions. In addition to the "Seleya" only one other ship of this class, the "Union" (NCC-75288) is known to have been built. The ship's warp capacity is 9.92 and crew complement is 112 [Inet2]. Star Fleet Command becomes aware of a potential Borg virus [V #24]. This year sees the commissioning of the 4-man "Talon" class scout [LUG]. Over the next 3 years, planetary defense systems on the Federation research colony on Gamma Hydra IV (Section 2) will take care of 2 comets [TNG #62]. Rear Admiral Chris Wallace assumes the position of Chief of Fleet Operations. He will embark on a program to increase the size and strength of TacFleet, primarily by increasing production of "Akira" and "Intrepid" class starships, as well as rushing the final 3 "Galaxy (II)" class starships into production and beginning full-scale construction of the "Sovereign" class [Inet1]. The U.S.S. "Stellar Wind" (NCC-40513) "Excelsior" class battleship is commissioned, with Captain Jonas Steel commanding [Inet6]. Captain Sisko and his officers depart DS9 on a mission deep into Klingon space to expose Gowron as a Changeling using polaron emitters. On Tibercore, General Martok--not Gowron--is revealed to be a Changeling, and executed [DSN 499]. H'Ta, son of Kahmar, is inducted into the Order of the Bat'leth [IKSG #2]. In the "Mirror" universe, the I.S.S. "Persia" (NCC-2946) is drydocked for conversion to the "Warrior" class battlecruiser. She will be the first operational ship of the class [GEC V8N5]. The "Resolute" (NCC-75631) class light cruiser enters service. Another class built with a spherical, yet detachable, primary hull. Unlike most Star Fleet vessels, the main bridge is located in the center of the primary hull, well-shielded against attacks. It also features two seperate and independently operational warp cores, one for normal operation and one for a redendancy system. Modern systems include pulse phaser cannons and bioelectric circuitry. The ship's complement is 304, warp capacity is 9.96, and at least 5 ships will comprise this class [Inet2]. The U.S.S. "Midway" returns to Antares for the application of warp stress coating and begins deep space assessments projected to last another 6 months. All primary tests have passed Review 4 [Inet11]. stardate 50032.7 {11 January} The "Voyager's" stranded crew combat hostile aborigines, dinosaurs, and lava. Lt. Paris, Crewman Lon Suder, the ship's emergency medical hologram doctor, and a Talaxian fleet manages to take back the "Voyager." The Kazon invaders abandon the starship following the death of Seska and Suder's sacrifice [V 146]. Note that the remains of a dead crewmember, Hogan, will be recovered by Professor Gagin nearly a year later. He will employ it as proof of the Distant Origin theory of the Voth [V 165]. After a 7 month halt on design work, production begins on the "Titan" prototype ship with a projected 1 year turnover--a quick turnover time because all ship building facilities are working triple time due to the Dominion war (the standard turnover time during peace time is 4 years). The saucer nears 30% chassis completion as the engineering hull nears 28% completion. The computer cores are delivered for fitting work [Inet11]. Commander Cortin Zweller is assigned as Chief Science Officer of the "Excelsior" class U.S.S. "Slayton" [S31 #2]. Barin, Lwaxana Troi's son, is born [TNG #66]. The fitting of modified M/ARA engines to the "Backman" begins and no problems are found int he setup. The outer hull nears 67% and the inner hull nears 63% completion [Inet11]. stardate 50049.3 {17 January} During a Torga IV mineral survey, Captain Sisko seizes a crashed Jem'Hadar warship but not after casualties escalate on both Federation and Dominion sides [DSN 500]. Grilka, Quark's ex-wife, returns to DS9. Chief O'Brien gets closer to Major Kira. Quark gets closer to Grilka. Lt. Commander Worf gets closer to Lt. Commander Dax [DSN 501]. The I.K.S. "Krotal" ("Denn'lar" class armored troop carrier) provides several squads of reinforcements to Ajilon Prime despite heavy Star Fleet fire [Inet10]. Dr. Julian Bashir and Jake Sisko treat wounded on Ajilon Prime, a colony attacked by Klingon forces. The "Farragut" (NCC-60597) is destroyed by Klingons. Jake Sisko buys time by sealing the entrance to the shelter [DSN 502]. Dr. Irina Kalandra transfers to the U.S.S. "Tecumseh" [SsC]. This year the U.S.S. "Ignatius" (NCC-75100) class research/survey vessel. An updated version of the very successful "Oberth" class, the "Ignatius" features enhanced speed and warp dynamics, a larger computer bio-neural core, and greater volume. Ship's complement is 33 and warp capacity is warp 8.96 [Inet 9]. The emergency saucer section separation mechanism and the warp coils design are approved for the "Alliance." The stardrive section nears completion while the saucer section nears 65% completion. Computers are delivered for fitting work. Work continues on habitat sections and by the end of the year, the computer cores will be activated allowing ship functions to begin to be transferred from station control to ship control. The warp core begins primary testing. The stardrive section nears completion with the final attachment of the secondary navigational deflector array. The bridge module is attached tot he primary hull and the computer system is operating at 80% of maximum, with the system expected to become self aware within 2 months. The antimatter regulation control is found to be within acceptable levels. A primary magnetic containment malfunction is found to be a problem and corrected. Once the computer system is fully self aware, the umbilicals fromt he station are cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. The impulse systems pass Review 3 and are autonomous for low level power control. Secondary back up generators are shut down and become auxiliary system control. With the weapons module delivered and installed, the U.S.S. "Alliance" leaves dry dock for primary testing [Inet11]. stardate 50126.4 {15 February} In a class 17 nebula, the "Voyager" discovers a sirillium source (a warp plasma catalyst). Lt. Tuvok is besieged by repressed memories of his first assignment under Captain Sulu aboard the "Excelsior" (NCC-2000). Further complicating matters, Kes is affected by Tuvok's meld, endangering the lives of Paris and Torres. He is cured by a mind meld and thoron radiation; the mental catalyst being a virus [V 145]. The U.S.S. "Carrier" receives an outer hull coating and is allowed to leave the yard for testing. The second ship of the class, the U.S.S. "Challenger," also nears completion [Inet11]. February (stardate 47571.03) The "Qapla" class "Khai Tam" (NCC-81000) heavy cruiser-exploratory is launched. Space trials show the integrity of the structural fixes. Dynamic warp tests show power integration problems are minimal. Dynamic impulse tests confirm the superior performance of the Klingon engines. Live fire tests of the IWS shows increased phaser and disruptor outputs and high photon torpedo yields. Software glitches cause gravity and rep- licator problems, however, which will be fixed by the year's end. Final hull coatings and markings are applied, and all lifeboats and embarked craft are docked. The commissioning of the "Qapla" will be delayed for almost a year due to continuing power integration and load distribution problems, and system refit delays [KTM]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief to upgrade and refit the "Nebula" class starship. The U.S.S. "Bismarck" is moved to Pod 12 at the Avalon Fleet Yards. The general idea is to modify, upgrade, and refit the ship with the latest technologies [Inet11]. The last sighting of Romulan activity along the Neutral Zone is noted during this period. It will remain quiet for over 9 months [ST VIII]. Type XII phaser arrays are installed on the "Denmark." The warp core passes Review 3 and is tested to 85% peak. The computer system is now fully self aware and the bumbilical from the station is cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. Impulse systems pass Review 3 and are autonomous for low level power control. Secondary back up generators are shut down to become auxiliary system control. The U.S.S. "Denmark" leaves drydock for primary testing [Inet11]. 'Galactic Cold War' by Daniel Carlson is published by Star Fleet Academy Press [Inet3]. stardate 50156.2 {26 February} Lt. Paris and Ensign Kim are convicted of a terrorist bombing and sentenced to an Akritirian prison. Captain Janeway rescues them with the help of Neelix's vessel [V 147]. At approximately this time, the "Voyager" contacts the Kirse homeworld for much-needed nutritional supplies. A trade agreement is worked out: the starship supplies the Kirse with transporter technology in exchange for food supplies. The "Voyager" is again taken into combat, this time against Andirrim raiders (allies of the Kazon-Ogla) [V #11]. Computer systems are fully installed on the "Backman" and the ship becomes self aware. The design team decides on a pod for extra space for sensors and weapons [Inet11]. This is the approximate time of Kintana'klan's birth [DSNA2]. stardate 50252.3 {02 April} The "Voyager" encroaches on an alien border and combats a swarm of vessels. The starship's holodeck is used to consult Dr. Lewis Zimmerman on the cause and treatment of the ship's EMH doctor's failing memory circuits [V 149]. stardates 50074.2-50074.5 {27 January} On a primitive world in the Delta Quadrant, the "Voyager" officers deal with Ferengi exploitation of the planet's natives. The Ferengi, passengers into the Delta Quadrant from the Barzan wormhole negotiations of 2366, escape back into the unstable wormhole [V 144]. The warp core of the "Merlin" passes Review 3 and is tested to 65% peak. The computer system is now fully self aware and the umbilicals from the station are cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. The impulse systems pass Review 3 and are autonomous for low level power control. The secondary backup generators are shut down and become auxiliary system control. Weapons systems are installed and the U.S.S. "Merlin" leaves drydock for primary testing [Inet11]. Milo Faal receives a talking gift box on his 10th birthday [TNG #49]. March The U.S.S. "Ticonderoga" (NCC-73282) "Entente" class dreadnought is laid down at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, Mars [Inet1]. The Type 10 personal shuttle proves to be operational and Star Fleet examines the performance. The shuttles go into service on the "Defiant" and "Saber" classes. Carrying up to 4 crew, these small craft are designed to tack off and land from a small mount for use on smaller ships lacking room for a place to exit the ship in flight and are designed without weaponry [Inet11]. The Maquis consider using the planet Sindorin in the Badlands as a base. Ro Laren surveys the planet and spends 3 weeks with the native Ingavi. The storms and the Cardassian-Dominion alliance will alter their plans [S31 #3]. Construction begins on the upgrading of two more "Nebula" class ships [Inet11]. The Argus Array picks up some unusual subspace distortion waves centered on the Chiaros system in the Geminus Gulf [S31 #2]. The U.S.S. "Harper" receives an outer hull coating and is allowed to leave the yard for testing. The second ship of the class, the U.S.S. "Phil Brown," also nears completion [Inet11]. stardates 50203.1-50211.4 {15-18 March} Enroute to Enara Prime with Enaran passengers, Chief Engineer Torres experiences implanted memories in the form of intense dreams (of a Regressive purge) from one of the passengers [V 148]. Work begins on 9 additional "Titan" class ships. "Prometheus" class primary nacelles are approved for the class. A design flaw is found in the saucer phaser power couplings and corrected. The power levels are found to be well below the desired or even required levels. Work continues on the habitat and outer hull. Type XII phaser arrays from the "Galaxy" Dreadnought Project are integrated as the saucer section nears 100% completion [Inet11]. stardate 50219.7 {21 March} The "Trapper" (NCC-74721) class escort is launched, an astrodynamic and aerodynamic spearhead design with routine landing ability; a unique blend of Romulan, Cardassian, and even Kazon elements. The "Trapper" class features warp 9.9 capacity (via a single F8WC-3v2 warp engine), a ship's complement of 42, and both standard phaser array tracks and pulse- compression cannon [GEC V8N1]. On DS9, Chief O'Brien celebrates his birthday. Keiko O'Brien is possessed by an exiled wormhole Prophet and forces the Chief to sabotage the station, reconfiguring it to emit a chroniton beam which will kill the wormhole entities. Chief O'Brien targets Keiko's runabout instead of the wormhole, purging his wife of the entity. Rom is promoted to the day shift [DSN 504]. stardate 50063.2 {23 January} The "Voyager" crew takes shore leave on a Nechani world. Kes lapses into a coma after contacting a biogenic energy field. Captain Janeway risks her life by undertaking a ritual to save Kes [V 143]. In the Gamma Quadrant, a portion of the "Even Odds" is patched with salvaged Cardassian hull components [DSN #28]. {stardate 40308.7? 22 April?} The Cardassian government returns the Orb of Time back to the Bajoran government. The "Defiant" is dispatched to transport the orb and a passenger, Arne Darvin from Cardassia Prime. Darvin uses the orb to time travel back to the tribble infestation of Space Station K-7 over a century ago--to murder Captain Kirk with an explosive tribble! Preventing Darvin from altering history, they return to the present, only to infest DS9 with tribbles [DSN 503, SNW II]. Note that the ship "Heyerdahl" will give the tribble species a second chance at life by settling them on Epsilon XVII [NWNC]. The DS9 officers take shore leave on Risa. Dr. Bashir and Leeta conduct the Bajoran Rite of Separation. Lt. Commander Worf collaborates with the New Essentialists Movement, deactivating Risa's weather grid [DSN 505]. A Cardassian-Dominion alliance ruse in the Gamma GK-974 system lures the "Defiant" into the Gamma Quadrant, and a cat and mouse game with a "Khitomer" class Klingon bird of prey. The undefended DS9 is seized by Klingon warriors led by Malach (son of Razg) and Rodek (son of Noggra--Lt. Commander Worf's childhood blood brother and real life brother. Worf is given little choice but to accompany them, while secretly aiding the few free station personnel. Chief O'Brien purges DS9's atmosphere and nullifies the artificial gravity, ensuring Klingon defeat, while the "Defiant's" return forces the Klingon withdrawal [DSN #22]. About this time, the U.S.S. "Tobias" ("Oberth" class science vessel) enters orbit of Chal to lend relief efforts [GN 26]. The ship's EMH Doctor's experimental fatigue subroutine literally puts the U.S.S. "Voyager" to sleep, affecting the entire bio-neural network and creating a shipwide power outage [SNW]. The "Voyager" rescues Ambassador David Bailey of the First Federation from the cybernetic Mondasians. Balok gives Captain Janeway a tour of the flagship "Fesarius." Bailey gives her his journal in exchange for a complete set of replicator ration patterns. The "Voyager" departs with 12 barrels of tranya [SNW]. A Federation timeship "Aeon," commanded by Captain Braxton from the 29th Century fires on the "Voyager" with a subatomic disruptor intent on destroying the starship to prevent a temporal disaster. Both vessels are pulled through a temporal rift back to 20th Century Earth. The "Aeon" crashes on Earth in 1967 while the "Voyager" emerges in 1996--the origin point of the temporal rift [V 150]. stardate 50392.5 {23 May} The "Voyager" is returned to their exact same time and place of departure in the Delta Quadrant by Captain Braxton of the "Aeon." The ship's emergency medical holographic program retains Starling's autonomous holographic emitter [V 151]. Using Starling's emitter, the "Voyager's" EMH has complete freedom of movement aboard ship and on away missions. One of the Doctor's first away missions is on Arrakis Prime during this period [V 228]. After 3 months of testing, the U.S.S. "Carrier" returns to the yard with a less than perfect report. Problems with computer integration and synchrony of the warp cores are amongst the problems found with the ship [Inet11]. The Maquis attack Panora at approximately this time [DSN 511]. stardates 50348.1-50361.7 {07-12 May} Rescuing a ship undergoing a warp core breach, Kes is overtaken by the consciousness of Tieran, a centuries-old warlord. Taking a shuttlecraft she, and the "Voyager," return to Ilari where Kes storms the imperial hall and reclaims the title of Autarch. Tuvok and Neelix turn the warlord's cortical implant against her, purging Kes of Tieran [V 152]. stardates 50368.0-50390.8 {14-22 May} Captain Karen Blaylock commanding the "Excelsior" class U.S.S. "Slayton" is assigned to a diplomatic mission to Chiaros IV. The Chiarosians are preparing to vote on whether to ally themselves with the U.F.P. or the Romulan Star Empire. Commander Cortin Zweller takes an away team down to the planet while the "Slayton" investigates a subspace phenomena. Zweller's team is captured by Chiarosian rebels (the Army of Light) and he secretly reveals himself to Tal Shiar Chairman Koval as the Section 31 contact. Zweller will nudge the planetary vote in favor of the Romulans in return for a list of Tal Shiar agents operating in the Federation, effectively turning over Chiaros IV and the whole Geminus Gulf to the Romulan Empire. The "Slayton" vanishes and the "Enterprise" is assigned to take her place a week later, rendeszvousing with the "Akira" class "Thunderchild" (commanded by Captain Evelyn Hoffman) to take aboard Ambassador Aubin Tabor and Vice Admiral Marta Batanides. Tabor attempts to recruit Lt. Sean Hawk to Section 31. Tabor dies during their first diplomatic meeting on Chiaros IV. The hostages are rescued from the rebel base and the destruction of the "Slayton" is explained: the Romulans have cloaked an immense region of Chiarosian space, hiding an experimental facility studying a subspace singularity, and the "Slayton" had to be destroyed after stumbling upon it. Zweller's true intentions are revealed, but Picard has him proceed with retrieving the list of operatives while Picard, Data, and Hawk enter the cloaked field aboard a stolen Romulan scoutship to neutralize the facility. The scoutship's mission is successful despite the loss of Chiaros IV to the Romulans. Commander Zweller is handed over to the U.S.S. "Tian An Men" cleared of all charges, as per the orders of Admiral Connaught Rossa, despite strong protests by Picard [S31 #2]. Returning from a Bajoran conference, a runabout carrying Sisko, Dax, Odo, and Garak is irradiated by a class 2 plasma storm. The occupants, in comas, relive the executions of Bajorans on Terok Nor seven years previous [DSN 506]. Star Fleet reviews the design schematics and approves briefs for the propulsion, computer, weapons, spaceframe, shields and other upgrades for the "Nebula" class. The main shuttle bay is enlarged by 50%. Ablative armor is applied to the entire ship. A phaser 'cannon' from the "Galaxy" class dreadnought refit project, more than 10x as strong as the Type X phasers, is installed. A new weapons pod is installed featuring 6 photon/quantum torpedo launchers, 4 science labs, and an extra impulse engine. One Type X phaser array is also added to the underside of both warp nacelles for added dorsal protection [Inet11]. Around this time, Leeta sees her last syrup of Squil for over a year [DSN 534]. stardates 50384.2-50392.7 {20-23 May} Civil war erupts in the Q Continuum. Q returns to the "Voyager" to take Captain Janeway as a mate, their hybrid offspring intended to cease hostilities. Janeway refuses and she and Q are taken into the Continuum. A female Q arrives and takes the "Voyager" in. A cease fire is declared. Q conceives a son with the female Q [V 153]. Note that a byproduct of the Q civil war is a large number of novas and the appearance of fractures in both the galactic and Great Barriers. 0 will take advantage of the situation [TNG #49]... Cadet Nog returns to DS9 for a field study exercise and moves in with Jake Sisko. Constable Odo and Quark, enroute to Inferna Prime, crashland on a Class L world. Their runabout sabotaged with a bomb by the Orion Syndicate, the two fight to survive in an ascent up mountainous terrain. They are rescued by the "Defiant" [DSN 507]. Cadet Nog transports Keiko O'Brien to Bajor for a botanical conference aboard the shuttlecraft "Goddard" in addition to taking medicine to an orphanage at G'rbaldi. Nog transposes his crush on Keiko O'Brien to Gai Valina [SNW]. Roughly during this period, Captain Sisko encounters the Mist continuum. Captain Victor's plan to kidnap DS9 and ignite a war between the Mist worlds and the Federation goes awry. The Cardassians again attempt to take DS9. Captain Sotugh (House of DachoH) commanding a fleet of Klingon vessels and Captain Paul Higginbotham of the "Madison" lend assistance [TCT #3]. New Star Fleet uniforms are issued. The uniforms feature blue-grey vertical seam array tops, using color-coded collars and undergarments to distinguish group/division (a scheme used in Star Fleet uniforms issued over a century earlier). Star Fleet Command flag officers will retain the older uniforms. Perhaps issued at the same time are all-new pale white dress uniforms [DSN 508, ST VIII, DSN 514, ST IX]. Following a holosuite accident on DS9, Captain Sisko is assaulted by visions. He discovers the sacred lost city of B'hala on Bajor. After 6 months in prison for helping the Maquis, Kasidy Yates returns to DS9. After 5 years, Bajor's petition to join the U.F.P. is approved. Consulting the Orb of Prophecy, Sisko learns of a "swarm of locusts" heading towards Bajor, and that it is too soon for Bajor to join the Federation. Listening to their Emissary, the Bajoran council holds off on U.F.P. membership. Dr. Bashir operates on Sisko, saving his life despite the Captain's own rejection of surgery [DSN 508]. stardate 50416.2 {31 May} An assassin begins to slaughter members of the Shakaar resistance cell, even on DS9. Lt. Commander Worf and Dax return to DS9 from Starbase 63. Keiko O'Brien and Molly visit her parents. Major Kira steals a runabout and discovers Silaran Prin, a Cardassian servant, is the assassin and shoots him [DSN 509]. Around this time, Benjamin Bradford is born [SCE #13]. stardate 50425.1 {04 June} Captain Janeway and Neelix return to the "Voyager" following a 3-day trade mission with the Tak Tak. Back aboard they exterminate a macrovirus infection brought aboard from a Garan mining colony [V 154]. The temporally-shattered Captain Janeway and Commander Chakotay from an alternate timeline also briefly encounter the macrovirus [V 257]. On the fringe of the Nekrit Expanse, the "Voyager" crew take shore leave at a remote trading station. Neelix becomes involved with narcotics trafficers when he meets his old friend Wixiban, who sells the starship a supply of RCS spindle bearings. Neelix is sentenced to spending 2 weeks scrubbing exhaust manifolds in deuterium maintenance aboard the "Voyager" [V 156]. Note that nearly half a year later, Professor Gagin will trace the "Voyager's" course back to this trading station in the Nekrit Expanse [V 165]. June The U.S.S. "Apogee" (NCC-72499) "Nova" class surveyor is launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome [Inet1]. Two weeks before his capture, Michael Eddington weds Rebecca Sullivan in the Maquis [DSN 521]. Neal Hawk is promoted to full Lieutenant grade on Commander Riker's recommendation [SsC]. Star Fleet reviews the modification field work carried out on the "Lexington" ("Raptor" class) and deem that although the class has some flaws, it is still a very capable ship and with the new technical design information gathered by the SBB team on the ship, decides to place the class in active production as the Dominion War begins. 55 ships are planned to be built [Inet11]. stardate 50454.1 {14 June} On Romulus, Senator Pardek is visited by Tal Shiar Chairman Koval [S31 #2]. Roughly this time, the Vulcan "Stron" impregnates his Human mate [GN 26]. 17 June {stardate 50460.3} The U.S.S. "Jennifer" (NCC-3401) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is commissioned [GEC V5N5]. stardates 50460.3-50471.3 {17-21 June} Investigating an inversion nebula, the "Voyager" discovers an unusual plasma dampening field. Ensign Kim (and later Lt. Tuvok) finds himself infatuated with a holodeck lady--the sentient computer program subsequently seizes control of the ship. The holo character is later revealed to be a liaison tool of a lonely alien manning a remote station generating the dampening field [V 155]. Dr. Bashir is secretly abducted by the Dominion from Meezan IV and replaced with a Changeling [DSN 513]. On DS9, Odo cares for a Changeling baby--which dies from radiation damage. Merging with Odo upon death, the constable regains his shapeshifting abilities. Keiko O'Brien has her second baby, Kirayoshi. Worf visits his parents on Earth (or at least he intended to for this occassion) [DSN 510, DSN 489]. stardates 50485.2-50488.2 {26-27 June} Holo-communicators are installed on the "Malinche" and the "Defiant." Captain Sisko takes the "Defiant" in search of the traitor Michael Eddington. A cascade virus planted by Eddington disables the "Defiant," Sisko nonetheless takes the vessel back into service hunting Eddington. The Maquis meanwhile disable the "Excelsior" class starship "Malinche" and attack Quatal Prime with biogenic weapons. Eddington turns himself over after Sisko's threat to slaughter Maquis bases following the poisoning of Solosos III's atmosphere with two trilithium-loaded quantum torpedoes fired by the "Defiant" [DSN 511]. The "Fervour" (NCC-11871-B) class scout is certified for full production. During the Dominion War, many of the class will be cancelled in favor of "Defiant" class vessels [Inet13]. stardate 50502.4 {02 July} The elusive Maquis base in the Terikof Belt is dismantled by Star Fleet and sealed. Constable Odo is determined to retrieve the ancient artificial quantum singularity orbiting the Badlands, as he believes its tetryon radiation emissions to be responsible for the death of the Changeling baby and a threat to all passersby. Captain Sisko is convinced and embarks with the "Defiant" for the Badlands. Romulan Centurian Seylok of the "Bokra" also has orders to retrieve the singularity--and to deploy it against the Dominion. The singularity is captured and accidentally released again when the Romulan scout ship is destroyed by two Jem'Hadar attack ships. Using the Romulans' folded-space transporter, Sisko transports the singularity 10,000 light years out into intergalactic space [TB2]. Dr. Bashir's research into his priam project is halted. It will be another 5 months until Bashir picks up [DSN 523]. stardate 50518.6 {08 July} In a shuttlecraft crash, Captain Janeway has a near-death experience. An alien presence masquerading as her father attempts the theft of her consciousness for his matrix [V 158]. After another 2 months in space dock, all problems of the U.S.S. "Carrier" are addressed and the test crew return for a second evaluation [Inet11]. Lt. Seung Kee Reese transfers from DS9 to the U.S.S. "Bradbury" (NX-72307) as tactical officer [SsC]. stardates 50537.2-50541.6 {15-16 July} While searching in Sakari territory for gallicite, the "Voyager" encounters underground dwellers from a long-abandoned surface colony destroyed half a century ago apparently by the Borg. Ensign Vorik aboard ship deals with his first pon farr experience, infecting Lt. Torres with the compulsion inadvertantly through a telepathic mating bond. The two undergo the koon-ut-kali-fi and the "Voyager" receives a warp coil refit with the gallicite [V 157]. The trelinium core design from the "Galaxy" Dreadnought Project is found to deliver the needed power for the "Titan" prototype and integrated into the design. The computer cores are activated and the ship functions begin to be transferred from station control to ship control [Inet11]. A coded message sent by Tain from the Gamma Quadrant ("Alive!" repeated over and over again) leads Lt. Commander Worf and Garak in search of survivors from the earlier Romulan-Cardassian incursion. Their runabout is hijacked by the Jem'Hadar and they are taken to Internment Camp 371. There they find survivors including the real General Martok (abducted from Kang's Summit two years earlier), and the real Dr. Bashir (abducted from Meezan IV over a month earlier). Tain, Garak's father, dies. A full-scale Dominion invasion of the Alpha Quadrant is underway, comprised of at least 50 ships. Captain Sisko's tactic of closing the wormhole fails--the apparatus sabotaged--as Jem'Hadar vessels emerge into the quadrant [DSN 512]. Although difficult to pinpoint with precision, Morjod wins his seat on the council in the Klingon Empire. Over the next 2 years he will manage to move allies into key positions through canny political maneuvering, reassignments, trials by combat, and assassinations [DSN #29]. After 4 months testing, the "Harper" returns with a less than perfect report. Problems with computer integration and synchrony of the warp core are amongst the problems found with the ship. Another month spent in space dock addresses all problems and the test crew returns for a second evaluation. The U.S.S. "Harper" embarks for another 3 months in space for testing. Eventually the ship will return to Avalon with a passing report [Inet11]. stardate 50564.2 {24 July} The Jem'Hadar warship bypass DS9 and head for Cardassia. Dukat joins them, proclaiming that Cardassia is now a member of the Dominion, and he the head of the new government. Dukat pledges the death of all Klingons and Maquis within Cardassian territory, and threatens to take DS9. In the Gamma Quadrant, the prisoners escape back to the Alpha Quadrant aboard the runabout. Counselor Gowron arrives at the station with a fleet of warships united with the U.F.P. against the Dominion, re-establishing the Khitomer Accords. Additionally, Romulan warbirds decloak at DS9 also joining the fleet. The Changeling posing as Bashir escapes aboard the runabout "Yukon" (NCC-74602) intent on destabilizing Bajor's sun. The "Defiant" tractors the runabout away, destroying it. General Martok commands a permanent Klingon military presence on DS9 [DSN 513]. stardate 50564.2 {24 July} At the Department of Temporal Investigations headquarters in San Francisco, Assistant Director Kreinns uncovers a shift in the timestream: the Maquis no longer exist. A weekly status report from Captain Sisko of DS9 protected by a Mark VII-T padd (using triple-redundant temporal phase discriminators) leads Lucsly and Dulmer to Dorvan V. Wesley Crusher had altered the timeline, virtually eliminating the Maquis via a short-term Battle of the Border, with Commander Chakotay serving as First Officer aboard the "Lakota." Lucsley and Dulmer encourage Crusher to reinstate the original timeline, then investigate temporal distortions in the vicinity of Drovoer II [SNW II]. 25 July {stardate 50564.4} The U.S.S. "Trisha Lynn" (NCC-3402) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is launched [GEC V5N5]. stardates 50573.2-50598.4 {28 July-06 August} Aren Yashar, a Rhulani and leader of the Ja'in pirates, sets an elaborate trap for the "Voyager" aboard Space Station Oasis. Abducting Kes for his collection, the "Voyager" officers find themselves marooned on the former penal world Mishkara, a planet with an artificially-generated ion storm field. Finding allies with the Sshoush-shin, Kes is rescued and Yashar's pirate stronghold crumbles [V #14]. August The keel for the "Relentless" (NCC-81001) "Qapla" class heavy cruiser- exploratory is laid down [KTM]. The U.S.S. "Balboa" (NCC-74271) "Nova" class surveyor is laid down at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, Mars. The U.S.S. "Apogee" (NCC-72499) "Nova" class surveyor is commissioned [Inet1]. On Delta Sigma IV, Seer of Anann speaks to his father for the last time before going into the diplomatic trade [TNG #72]. stardates 50614.2-50622.4 {12-15 August} On a scouting mission in the Nekrit Expanse, Commander Chakotay discovers a colony of former Borg members stripped of their collective. Concurrently, the "Voyager" finds their deactivated Borg vessel, its power conduits overloaded by an immense electrical discharge. The former Borg members request assistance from the starship: reactivation of the cube so as to once again share minds, but forming a Co-operative not a Collective group mind. Janeway denies their request, forcing the ex-Borg beings to use Chakotay (briefly linked into their Co-operative to accelerate healing his wounded body) to reactivate the Borg vessel. The Collective Borg still onboard also revive and the Cooperative initates a self-destruct, destroying the cube [V 159]. In the Delta Quadrant, an Hirogen vessel will visit over 90 star systems in the next year while in the search for prey [V 184]. It is also the time during which Keller begins tracking a Remoran runaway. A quest which will last nearly a year and lead her aboard the "Voyager" [V 190]. Project Sign begins monitoring the slave labor camp in the Goldin Discontinuity via the "Leviathan" class science vessels "Heisenberg," "Schrodinger," and "Pauli" [GN 35]. An unspecified natural disaster occurs on Delta Sigma IV [TNG #72]. The planet Tezwa is still making the transition to Type 6 antimatter reactors [TNG #74]. September The U.S.S. "Cu'Chulainn" (NCC-75292) "Sovereign" class heavy cruiser is laid down at the Chiokis Starship Construction facility, Andor [Inet1]. stardate 50693.2 {11 September} Kes breaks up with Neelix. While at a Mikhal Traveler's outpost, the "Voyager's" emergency medical holographic doctor experiments with the integration of behavioral subroutines to his program. A dual personality is created, threatening Kes's life [V 161]. stardate 50698 {12 September} Ensign Harry Kim is infected with alien Taresian DNA while on an away mission [V 162]. The "Voyager" assists the Nezu with an asteroid bombardment disaster. Lt. Tuvok and Neelix make their way on the surface aboard a mag-lev carriage. The Etanian Order is found responsible for guiding the asteroids [V 160]. Dr. Louis Zimmerman of the Jupiter Research Station visits DS9 intending to use Dr. Bashir as a model for his long-term medical holographic program prototype. Zimmerman brings Bashir's parents to DS9 and Dr. Bashir's genetically-enhanced background is revealed. Richard Bashir accepts a 2-year prison sentence at the New Zealand penal colony so Dr. Bashir can retain both his commission and medical practice. Rom confesses his love for Leeta [DSN 514]. Dr. Elizabeth Lense is questioned on Starbase 314, after being suspected of also being genetically-engineered. Removed from the "Lexington" for a month, when she returns she will be serving under Captain Anderson (Captain Eberling having been killed in the war) [SCE #16]. Odo falls in love with Arissa of the Orion Syndicate, actually an undercover intelligence agent infiltrating Draim's criminal organization [DSN 515]. Quark, up to his lobes in debt, accepts his cousin Gaila's offer to help with the sales of arms on DS9, using a holosuite as a demo room. When the Regent of Palamar requests 28 million deaths in the Proxcinian War, Quark bails out of the business by introducing opposing parties [DSN 516]. In the Gamma Quadrant, on Kai Opaka's moon it is nearly 4 years since the Kai's arrival, and barely a month after the Zlanco and Shel-la tribes have united to form the Sen Ennis tribe. Raiq, an Ascendant, crashes on the moon and is tended to by the tribe. In a month, Raiq will repay them by deactivating the microbes, allowing the Sen Ennis to leave the moon. Salvaging components from crashed ships, a trans- mitting station is setup and the Sen Ennis depart. Opaka and 30 of her followers will go to the Ool'sp hospice on Syll8 and help care for the last of the hevgin test victims, and spend a few months on Beras, and eventually end up on Ee [DSN #28]. stardate 50712.5 {18 September} Legate Ghemor suffering from Yarem'fell syndrome dies on DS9. He is buried on Bajor by Major Kira [DSN 517]. stardates 50714.2-50722.0 {18-21 September} The "Voyager" navigates through the Tenebrous Cluster nebula and is subjected to the mythical Monthuglu entities [SNW]. stardate 50732.4 {25 September} The "Voyager" is lured to Taresia, using Ensign Kim as a lure. The Taresians seek male sacrifice for their reproduction process [V 162]. Kes changes her hairstyle [V 162/V 163]. Around this time, Seklar begins having aches in his joints [NF #10]. Kes' reversed life cycle perception is stabilized by anti-chroniton bursts. Her memories of the future are questionable in this timeline as events will unfold differently due to her influence [V 163]. The Trevin Resistance Movement captures the "Voyager" to use against the planet Dernovin. The entire crew is confined to the holodecks, their short-term memories wiped and their minds implanted with false memories spanning four years (of the "Voyager" crew settling down on Draanis IV). After 6 weeks, Janeway and the EMH learn the truth and set the crew free, only to find the pirates dead from mishandling the deflector dish [SNW]. Terms are successfully concluded around this time between the Ferengi and the Halkans. The Halkans receive a new optical planetary com- munications grid from the Ferengi and the Halkans allow a second Ferengi consortium to use experimental techniques to map the planet's complete dilithium reserves [GN 40]. Candra Vilk, a shopkeeper who sells Bajoran tapestries and antiques on DS9, moves to a neutral world near the Coridan system [DSN 523]. The outer hull of the "Backman" nears completion and an "Intrepid" class bridge module is attached [Inet11]. October The U.S.S. "Cicero" (NCC-75001) "Sovereign" class heavy cruiser is commissioned. The U.S.S. "Leif Ericson" (NCC-74286) "Nova" class surveyor is laid down at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, Mars [Inet1]. Following another 3 months in space, the test crew of the U.S.S. "Carrier" return to the Avalon Yards with a bare pass report for the ship. Problems still exist, however it's mission specific review is approved. The U.S.S. "Carrier" is commissioned by Star Fleet in a ceremony at the Avalon Fleet Yards. Star Fleet orders a total of 10 ships of the class to be produced and orders the U.S.S. "Carrier" to begin a full 2 year shakedown cruise in an effort to find solutions to the problems the class faced. However, this will be cut short by the Dominion War. The crew will manage to solve some of the ship's problems through 'unique' means, and during the mission to retake DS9, both operational "Carrier" class ships will have to fall out of formation due to problems with their warp cores. The brainchild of Fleet Admiral Victor Murdock, the "Carrier" class is a large starship designed purely for carrying large numbers or runabouts and fighters to battle areas and then providing support. Featuring a dual warp core, a phaser cannon designed for the "Galaxy" class dreadnought,a nd over 10 times the auxiliary craft storage space as a "Galaxy" class ship (but unable to separate hulls) the "Carrier" class was plagued with problems with its dual warp cores from the start. Just two days after the commissioning of the U.S.S. "Carrier," the U.S.S. "Harper" is commissioned by Star Fleet in a ceremony at the Avalon Fleet Yards. Star Fleet orders a total of 5 ships of this class to be produced and orders the "Harper" to begin a full 2 year shakedown cruise in an effort to find solutions to the problems faced by this class. However, as with the "Carrier," this will be cut short by the Dominion War. The "Harper" class is based off the first design of the "Europa" class and is designed to give Star Fleet Marines more freedom in a ship all to their own. Featuring a dual warp core and a phaser cannon designed for the "Galaxy" class dreadnought, the "Harper" has over two times the auxiliary craft storage space as a "Galaxy" class starship [Inet11]. About this time Shozana Faal dies in a transporter accident from an unsuspected pulsar surge [TNG #47]. More voles are hunted on DS9. Rom and Leeta plan their marriage. On Ferenginar, Quark discovers that Grand Nagus Zek is in love with his mother. Brunt, wanting to become nagus, offers Quark his business license back for splitting up their relationship. Quark is offered the position of First Clerk to the nagus by Zek, but turns it down. Zek is becoming senile and the future of Ferengi commerce hangs in the balance. Quark offers the services of his mother to Zek as an advisor [DSN 518]. (53rd day in the Year of Kahless 999) All small arms on DS9 are recalibrated. General Martok commands the Klingon Bird of Prey "Rotarran" on a mission to locate the missing Klingon battlecruiser "Mammoth" near the Cardassian border. Temporarily assigned to the ship is Commander Worf as First Officer and Lt. Commander Dax as Science Officer. Martok is challenged by Worf for his poor judgment, a Jem'Hadar warship is defeated, and 35 survivors are recovered from the "Mammoth." General Martok rewards Worf with the offer to join his House, and Worf complies by wearing the crest of the House of Martok on his sash [DSN 519]. Problems are found in the emergency nacelle of the "Titan." No solid solution is found and the ship continues construction. Computer systems are now operating at 45% of maximum and the system is expected to become self aware early next year. Primary testing begins on the warp core. Ablative armor is integrated and the bridge module is attached to the primary hull [Inet11]. stardate 50814.2 {24 October} After a week long reconaissance mission in the Gamma Quadrant, the "Defiant" surveys a colony on Gaia. The inhabitants are the descendants of the "Defiant's" crew. As they learn, when the ship departs it will be thrown back in time 200 years and its crew will found the colony. The alternate Odo of this temporal paradox ensures that the "Defiant" does not crash by altering the vessel's flight plan [DSN 520]. In the Delta Quadrant, the "Voyager" launches a long-range probe. Within two months it will be captured by the Borg [V 168]. When word of the launch of cloaked missiles by the Maquis bound for Cardassia gets out, Captain Sisko takes Michael Eddington in a runabout into the Badlands to disarm them. On Anthos IV, the launch site is found massacred--and a ploy to evacuate trapped Maquis members, for there never were cloaked missiles. Eddington sacrifices himself so that his wife and Maquis members can escape from Jem'Hadar soldiers. The Maquis faction is taken prisoner [DSN 521]. Note that this may spark the end of the Maquis. By 2374 the Maquis will no longer exist, partly due to the Cardassian-Dominion alliance [DSN 521, V 183]. stardate 50836.2 {01 November} The "Voyager" finds a Voskadye science station destroyed by a subspace anomaly. The ship's holographic doctor experiments with a holographic family [V 164]. The U.S.S. "Magellan" (NCC-72381) "Galaxy (II)" class explorer is launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards [Inet1]. In the Delta Quadrant, Professor Gagin's field expedition is successful in locating the "Voyager" to prove his Distant Origin Theory of the Voth. Commander Chakotay is abducted, then the entire starship "Voyager" is abducted--beamed aboard--by the Voth city ship. Chakotay backs Gagin's claims but the professor is found guilty of herasy against doctrine. Rather than see the "Voyager's" personnel executed, Gagin retracts his Distant Origin claims and the ship is free to leave [V 165]. Note that the "Voyager's" ship's complement at this stage is 148 [V 165]. Probably around this time, the entity known as Awnedre makes contact with a "Voyager" away team [SNW]. November The U.S.S. "Tiger" (NCC-74730) "Intrepid" class cruiser is laid down at Earth's San Francisco Spacedock [Inet1]. From DS9, Chief O'Brien heads a salvage team to the Trevis system's abandoned Cardassian Empok Nor station to procure replacement plasma distribution manifolds. Two Cardassians of the 3rd Batallion are revived from suspension and destroy their runabout. Garak falls under the influence of a psychotropic drug designed to enhance Cardassian xenophobia [DSN 522]. Over the next five weeks, each week a convoy of Dominion ships will emerge from the Bajoran wormhole bound for Cardassia [DSN 524]. In the alternate timeline of 2372, the rise in Klingon hostility and the death of the Emissary force the Bajorans to align themselves with the Cardassians against the Klingons. His temporal signature still fluctu- ating, Captain Sisko again briefly appears to Jake Sisko [DSN 476]. Robot probe MGX-74610 completes its 8-year exploration mission [FTS]. stardate 50893.5 {22 November} The Borg return to Federation space. The "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-E) under the command of Captain Picard disobeys orders and heads for Earth to aid in the battle. Combining their firepower, the Borg cube is destroyed. The "Defiant," under the command of Worf, is badly damaged and the Klingon security officer is beamed aboard the "Enterprise." Before the cube's destruction, it launches a time sphere back in time to 2063. The "Enterprise" scans Earth to find a change in history: the Borg have assimilated Earth and have populated it with 9 billion Borg drones. Still in the sphere's temporal distortion, the "Enterprise" follows the sphere back to the 21st Century to ensure that history remains unaltered. The starship is successful and returns to the time of departure. "Enterprise" fatalities: 190 dead including Lt. Hawk (Conn Officer), Ensign Paul Porter (Engineering Officer), Ensign Inge Eiger (Engineering Officer), Ensign Lynch, Carter, Batson, Nelson, M'Rvyn, Tret, Kewlan, and Rixa [ST VIII, S31 #2]. Note that Lt. Commander Data's emotion chip is permanently damaged (but presumably still functional) after being overloaded with sensory and emotional input by the Borg Queen. In 2378, during the "demon flyer" incident, Star Fleet will remove the chip [ST X, TNG #70]. The "Voriah" class battleship U.S.S. "Shiva" (NCC-30302) is the first ship to pursue the the Borg cube. Phaser and torpedo attacks prove to be largely ineffective and the "Shiva" is destroyed by Borg incinerator beams while attempting to ram the cube [GEC V9N3]. Lucsly and Dulmer of the Department of Temporal Investigations conduct several missions using the Guardian of Forever including a PVR to 2063 and a journey to 1996 [SNW II]. One of the many ships damaged during the Borg attack is the U.S.S. "Excalibur" (NCC-26517). Captain Korsmo will be killed, the "Excalibur" will be refit and repaired. Other ships participating in the battle include the "Appalacia" (NCC-52136, "Steamrunner" class), "Bozeman II" (NCC-1841-A), "Budapest" (NCC-64923, "Norway" class), "Defiant" ("Defiant" class, NX-74205), "Endeavor" (NCC-71805, "Nebula" class), "Hiroshima" ("Steamrunner" class), "Thunderchild" (NCC- 63549, "Akira" class), and "Yeager" (NCC-61947, "Saber" class). Shana Winslow, a Benzite engineer on the "Budapest," will lose her husband during the action against the Borg, and an arm and leg. Bowers is Tactical Officer on the "Budapest" and will be a survivor, unlike Captain sh'Rzaan and his crewmates Jalarin, Hughes, Selok, Perez, and Demarest. His survival is partly due to the experimental TR-116 projectile rifle. During this battle, the U.S.S. "Lexington" ("Raptor" class) first sees combat and despite suffering heavy damage (mostly sustained from the cube's destruction), dishes out a fair share of punishment [NF #1, ST VIII, TDW #1, MG #4, Inet11]. Before being destroyed, the Borg cube apparently updates its U.F.P. database from the ships it destroyed, transmitting the knowledge back to the collective. Two items in particular will attract the attention of the collective: Changelings and the Dominion. The Borg will spend the next year erecting a transwarp conduit that will open into the Gamma Quadrant, deploying the assimilated U.S.S. "Valkyrie" (NCC-68816) as an advanced scout [MG #4]. Arriving less than 5 minutes after the Borg cube is destroyed, is the "Yorktown" prototype 'dreadnought.' The ship is sent to McKinley Station and is inspected by Star Fleet's top admirals, engineers, and scientists. With the destruction of the "Galaxy" class starship "Pegasus" in Sector 349, the surviving command crew and Commanding Officer Captain Mike K'Wor Bremer are taken to Earth. The ship is officially named the U.S.S. "Pegasus" (NCC-53847-A) and receives final exterior markings and paint. The ship is commissioned and heads to the Dominion lines with Captain Bremer in command. The U.S.S. "Orion" class prototype scout vessel is immediately assigned to the new "Pegasus" after the craft's commissioning at Utopia Planitia. "Orion" class scouts are small ships piloted by 1 or 2 officers, based in part on info gathered from the "Defiant" team. Exactly the same size as a "Danube" class runabout, the "Orion" class is far better armed, shielded, faster, and incorporates a more advanced sensor suite [Inet11]. Serving with distinction during the Borg incursion, Lt. Lian T'su is field-promoted to Lt. Commander and Second Officer of the "Budapest" (NCC-64923) [SsC]. stardates 50907.2-50915.5 {27-30 November} At McKinley Station, the "Enterprise's" crew is quarantined, scanned, and decontaminated for possible Borg infection and any viral or bacterial pathogens they may have picked up while in the past. Engineering crews wearing biohazard containment suits scour the ship removing the self- replicating Borg technology from corridors, circuit panels, and Jefferies tubes. Lt. Commander Data is repaired. Lt. Commander Worf departs for Deep Space 9. Captain Picard takes a shuttlecraft with Lt. Commander Ranul Keru to Bradbury City on Mars to return the personal effects of the late Lt. Sean Hawk to his parents [S31 #2]. The "Enterprise" will spend a month on 413 after the battle, having all the Borg technology cleaned out of her. Presumably Ensign Craycroft begins serving as Tactical Officer at this time. She will later be replaced by Lt. Baeta Leyoro [TDW #1, TNG #49]. Star Fleet issues a general brief to refit the current fleet of "Galaxy" class starships. Increased speed, firepower, and sensor abilities are listed. The "Panther" class project is handed to Star Fleet and is approved, as well as base designs [Inet11]. Over the next three weeks, 3 ships will vanish near the Cardassian border, including the "Miranda" class starship "Tian Nan Men" (NCC-21382) [DSN 523]. The Thallonian Empire collapses. The "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-E) is one of several ships assigned to escort refugees and lend humanitarian aid. Ambassador Spock is extracted from Romulus and brought aboard the "Enterprise" via a transport ship to attend the Thallonian Summit. Aboard the "Enterprise," Captain Picard and Admirals Jellico and Nechayev jointly recommend that a single Star Fleet starship be sent into the chaotic empire: the "Excalibur" [NF #1]. The virogen virus threatens the entire U.F.P. Starbase 515 is established as the Virogen Task Force Headquarters. The "Enterprise" participates in blockade operations in the Alta Vista system and encounters a curious situation involving the theft and destruction of the "Fernandes" class cruiser escort U.S.S. "Bennett." Meanwhile, Captain James T. Kirk returns to Federation space and the planet Chal where he saves the life of Teilani with Klingon trannin leaves; which could offer a partial cure for the plague. Commander Christine MacDonald of the "Oberth" class U.S.S. "Tobias" science vessel transmits an inquiry suggested by Kirk that the virogen plaque was deliberate--and the planet is immedately attacked by Vulcans masquerading as Orion pirates. Ambassador Spock, on the terraformed planetoid Babel, receives a confession from Ki Mendrossen that his father Sarek was deliberately exposed to the Bendii Syndrome pathogen: murdered. Further probes into the "Bennett" incident uncovers a conspiracy on Gamow Station (Alta Vista III) and Captain Picard is taken captive and infected with the virogen. A forced mind-meld alters Picard that the deceased Ambassador Sarek was the leader of the terrorists. Rescued and placed in quarantine in an "Enterprise" shuttle bay, the station personnel choose suicide and all 1,400 die: the Symmetrists movement has surfaced after more than two centuries. All clues lead to the planet Vulcan where the crews of the "Enterprise" and "Tobias" are united in locating a cure and the location of the terrorists. Kirk plays a hunch and heads for the old Earth colony on Tarsus IV where the Symmetrists' base is destroyed. Dr. Andrea Nyota M'Benga, Leonard McCoy, and the "Enterprise's" EMH succeed in developing a cure for the virogen. Ambassador Spock's body is purged of a contact poison which mimics Bendii Syndrome. Commander MacDonald is promoted to Captain and transports Captain Kirk back to Teilani on Chal. "Enterprise" fatalities: 14 (unspecified) dead [GN 26]. Kirk will spend the next year in retirement on Chal with Teilani [GN 32]. Kurak's father forces her daughter to join the Klingon Defense Force at Ty'Gokor [IKSG #2]. stardates 50912.4-50929.6 {29 November-05 December} The Nerians commandeer the "Voyager" by displacing the ship's crew with their own people. Finding a portal out of the artificial environment on the habitat vessel they are imprisoned in, Janeway's officers seize control of a translocator and free all the prisoners. Control of the "Voyager" is regained [V 166]. stardates 50923.1-50924.7 {02-03 December} Captain Mackenzie Calhoun commands the "Ambassador" class heavy cruiser "Excalibur" (NCC-26517) on an exploration mission into the collapsed Thallonian Empire (Sector 221-G). His crew: Commander Elizabeth Paula Shelby as First Officer, Lt. Soleta as Science Officer, Dr. Selar as Chief Medical Officer, Chief Engineer Burgoyne 172, Security Chief Zak Kebron, Lt. Mark McHenry as Helmsman, Lt. Robin Lefler as Operations Officer, and unknowingly Si Cwan--a Thallonain stowaway--as a goodwill ambassador. The "Excalibur" lends assistance to Captain Hufmin of the freighter "Cambon" found adrift near the Gauntlet. The runabout "Marquand" is then dispatched to rendezvous with the "Kayven Ryin"--shortly before the "Excalibur" herself falls under heavy attack [NF #2]. stardates 50926.1-50926.2 {04 December} Laheera of Nelkar offers to provide accommodations for the crew of the "Cambon" on Nelkar, and Captain Calhoun reluctantly accepts. The runabout "Marquand" is destroyed by the "Kayven Ryin" when Zoran Si Verdin, the ship's commander, learns that Si Cwan is aboard. Before destruction, Si Cwan and Zak Kebron beam themselves aboard Zorin's ship--which destructs shortly after Zorin departs aboard an escape vessel. Dr. Selar learns that she is in the early stages of pon farr. In orbit of Nelkar, Laheera holds the crew of the "Cambon" hostage in exchange for advanced Federation technology. She murders the former captain of the freighter in cold blood, and Captain Calhoun refuses to negotiate with terrorists [NF #3]. stardate 50927.2 {04 December} Before the "Kayven Ryin" blows up, Si Cwan and Zak Kebron are beamed aboard another ship and taken to Thallon for a formal trial. There they commandeer their cell and proclaim it the 'Federation embassy' of Thallon as they await the arrival of the "Excalibur." The hostages on Nelkar are freed after Calhoun broadcasts the hostage recordings, triggering revolts against the government. On Thallon in the People's Meeting Hall, Captain Calhoun turns the tables by agreeing to the Final Challenge duel with Ryjaan, the son of Falkar. Ryjaan dies just as Thallon erupts and the "Excalibur" and assorted vessels evacuate the inhabitants. The mythical Great Bird of the Galaxy emerges from Thallon, destroying the planet [NF #4]. stardate 50929.4 {05 December} On DS9, Jake Sisko obtains a mint condition 1951 Willie Mays baseball card for his father. A Dominion representative (Weyoun) tries to negotiate with Kai Winn on the station, to split Bajor from the U.F.P. by signing a non-agression treaty (Captain Sisko advises her to stall for more time). Dr. Elias Gaiger introduces his cellular regeneration and entertainment chamber--a machine geared toward achieving immortality--to Jake Sisko, Nog, and Weyoun [DSN 523]. The U.S.S. "Raptor" (NCC-74731) "Intrepid" class cruiser is laid down at Earth's San Francisco Spacedock [Inet1]. Word of the Great Bird of the Galaxy's emergence spreads throughout the galaxy, having many repercussions on religious cults, notably the Redeemers. Aboard the "Excalibur," Dr. Selar negotiates with Captain Calhoun to have sex with him as a relief for the pon farr drive. However, circumstances will force her to bond with Chief Engineer Burgoyne. An ancient prophecy of ending a millennial-long war brings the "Excalibur" to Zondar, as Calhoun is consider the Zondarians' savior. The Redeemers decimate Alpha Carinae through the release of a virus. Si Cwan receives a message from the Momidiums in the Gamma Hydrinae system: they wish to turn over Lt. Robin Lefler's long-lost mother [NF #5]. stardate 50953.4 {13 December} Due to the betrayal of Arak Katal, a Bajoran Maquis leader, the entire Maquis base on Tevlik's moon is wiped out by a surprise Cardassian attack. A total of 4,256 are slaughtered. This is the final end of the Maquis [V #23]. Gradak the Trill is one of the survivors of the Tevlik massacre. He helps 15 other injured, including 4 children, escape in a shuttle to the nearest U.F.P. base. The host body will die by the time a starship arrives, but the symbiont will be successfully transplanted in time to the only Trill host aboard: Dr. Jarem Kaz [V #24]. stardate 50953.4 {13 December} Lt. Tuvok's old Insurrection Alpha holodeck tactical training program involving a Maquis mutiny simulation is recovered. Seska's modifications to the program transform it into a death trap [V 167]. Before the "Excalibur's" departure from Zondar, Lt. Soleta discovers an ancient relic of Promethian technology in Ontear's cave. Dr. Selar is pregnant with Burgoyne's child. Morgan Lefler is handed over to the "Excalibur" in orbit of Momidium (Gamma Hydrinae system) in exchange for aid. The offspring of the Great Bird of the Galaxy becomes active in the "Excalibur's" warp core, threatening the ship. Tarella Lee is found on Ahmista. Contact is made with the Promethians and the Great Bird is purged of the starship's core [NF #6]. On board the "Excalibur," Captain Calhoun has his second mysterious encounter with The Captain's Table bar--in the ship's main holodeck. There he recalls his tragic adventure aboard the "Grissom" 6 years earlier [TCT #5]. the warp engines on the "Backman" prototype are tested at 90% [Inet11]. stardate 50973 {21 December} In an alternate timeline: for the "Voyager" in the Delta Quadrant, the "Year of Hell" begins when the Krenim are encountered. Krenim attacks on the "Voyager" will be almost constant, bombarding the starship with chroniton torpedoes. Kes will be contaminated by chroniton radiation particles which will remain dormant. B'Elanna Torres dies during the initial encounter (Lt. Paris was apparently dating her and will switch his attention to Kes). The ship's computer (and emergency medical holographic doctor) will be offline for weeks. Captain Janeway will die during this "Year of Hell" and Chakotay will become Captain. During one Krenim attack, Kes will give birth to Linnus while aboard a shuttlecraft [V 163]. stardate 50975.2 {21 December} The 5th convoy of Dominion ships bound for Cardassia emerges from the Bajoran wormhole. A Federation-Dominion war appears on the rise, as even the Romulans have signed a non-agression treaty with the Dominion. Captain Sisko sees to the mining of the wormhole with cloaked, self-replicating cloaked mines programmed to swarm-detonate. Bajor signs a non-agression treaty with the Dominion. Jake Sisko becomes an official correspondent for the Star Fleet News Service. Two weeks later Captain Sisko weds Rom and Leeta. A large force of Dominion ships heading for DS9 is detected by General Martok. The last of the wormhole mines are laid and the field activated. DS9 faces a large force of Jem'Hadar warships, led by Weyoun and Dukat. Captain Sisko gives the order to evacuate Deep Space 9. Lt. Dax offers to marry Commander Worf. Major Kira initiates program Sisko 197, disabling various systems. The "Defiant" heads for a rendezvous with the Federation task force as the Dominion boards DS9 [DSN 524]. stardate 50979 {23 December} When a "Voyager" shuttlecraft is attacked by an alien, the ship's EMH makes the decision to save Ensign Kim's life over Ensign Jetal's. The decision presents a serious conflict in the Doctor's programming. Janeway is forced to delete this incident from the Doctor's memory buffer to ensure his continuing service as the chief medical officer [V 205]. stardate 50984.3 {25 December} The "Voyager" finally encroaches upon Borg space, a region comprised of thousands of solar systems under Borg control. A corridor through the area is discovered, nicknamed the "Northwest Passage." The carved out region however is found to be the domain of an all-new invading force of alien bioships logged as Species 8472 by the Borg. Kes, in telepathic contact, notes that they are more ruthless than the Borg, cannot be assimilated, and are emerging through a quantum singularity. Ensign Kim is infected by the invading organisms, and his only chance of a cure rests with the ship's EMH doctor's work at modifying Borg nano-probes, which may give the Borg the edge needed to defeat Species 8472. Captain Janeway decides to strike a deal with the Borg: key information for reprogramming nano-probes to be effective against the invaders in return for safe passage through Borg space [V 168]. It is during this period, in an alternate timeline, that Commander Chakotay and Captain Janeway (from future and past time frames, respectively) enlist Seven of Nine to help them stablize the temporally- shattered "Voyager" [V 257]. Upgraded warp coils are installed on the new "Nebula" refit class prototype U.S.S. "Bismarck" and computer systems undergo a full overhaul [Inet11]. All surviving "Cygnus" class frigates have been refitted to the Mark III specifications, and the Mark IV is officially brought into use. Ship's systems are again upgraded virtually across the board, again with the idea in mind of keeping the class armed with the latest technology to better fight the advanced threats of the day. Of special note is the addition of the new quantum torpedo, which is quickly making even advanced photon torpedo technology obsolete [Inet14]. stardate 50989.42 {27 December} A large Jem'Hadar/Cardassian force occupies Deep Space 9. Bajor is completely cutoff from the Federation. Remaining aboard the station are Major Kira Nerys, Odo, Jake Sisko, and Quark [DNTM, DSN 525, DSN 527]. The "Enterprise" lends technical assistance to Madame-emissary Conta Goalitz-romas azua Trobinda's vessel "Vosin" [SNW]. About this time in the Delta Quadrant, the "Equinox" (NCC-72381) resorts to emergency rations [V 220]. The U.S.S. "Prometheus" begins deep space assessments [Inet11]. 2374, stardate 51003.7 {01 January} A loose alliance is formed between the "Voyager" and Borg, where the Federation vessel will help design a weapon to combat Species 8472 in return for safe passage. A Borg designated Seven of Nine (tertiary adjunct of unimatrix 01) serves as liaison and is one of the few members transported aboard the "Voyager" shortly before Species 9472 destroys their cube ship. Ensign Kim is cured by a nanoprobe injection while Chakotay temporarily assumes command while Janeway is operated on. He takes the ship into Fluidic Space: the home domain of Species 8472 and learns that the Borg started the war with this bio-species. Janeway orders the launch of bio-molecular warheads as a show of strength. The Borg are losing and sever the alliance. Seven of Nine attempts to take control of the starship and assimilate the "Voyager's" crew after Chakotay's tactic of flushing the remaining Borg drones into space, but Chakotay creates a diversion by tapping into the Borg collective and appealing to Seven of Nine's submerged individuality [V 169]. A technology exchange program between the U.F.P. and the Gorns permits Star Fleet engineers to examine several mothballed Gorn vessels including a "Megalosaur" class heavy cruiser (called the "Chass'ach tsiishess" class by the Gorns), the "Tyrannosaur" class heavy battle cruiser (called the "Khass'ach C'tshess" class by the Gorns), the "Crocodilian" (called the "Hchoss tchs'chra" class by the Gorns), the "Apatosaur" (called the "Khoss'ach siishesst" class by the Gorns), the "Gavial" class heavy fighter (called the "Shusch'ach" class by the Gorns), the "Iguana" class frigate (called the "Hchoss tchs'chra'uss" class by the Gorns), the "Triceratops" class research cruiser (called the "Ts'Chach Tshcess" class by the Gorns), and the "Brachiosaur" class heavy carrier (called the "SSoss'ach saesht" class by the Gorns [Inet4]. The U.S.S. "Panther," a newly-completed "Galaxy" class starship, is moved to the Avalon Fleet Yards. The saucer section is removed. The warp nacelle pylons are removed and a redesign begins on them [Inet11]. In the Romulan Empire, Folan submits a report to the senate on the use of the element Barantium that can be added to a starship's warp intermix or plasma conduits to mask a warp signature and make the ship appear to be a warbird [TNG #62]. Commander Worf and Dax depart company. They will see one another in 5 weeks [DSN 525]. Leskit's son is born [TNG #61]. Seven of Nine's link to the collective is severed, her condition is treated by the "Voyager's" EMH doctor despite attempts to return to the Borg and one subspace signal transmission. Kes exhibits advanced psychokinetic powers and undergoes a transformation. She departs the "Voyager" aboard a shuttlecraft and vanishes, but not before boosting the starship an incredible 9.5 thousand light years beyond Borg space, 10 years closer to home. The doctor succeeds in removing 82% of the Borg hardware from Seven of Nine, implanting an artificial left eye, and accelerating her hair folicles [V 170]. In the "Mirror" universe, the I.S.S. "Mazda" (NCC-1778-B) and the I.S.S. "Essex" (NCC-1727-C) are both drydocked for conversion to the new "Warrior" class battlecruiser design. Other vessels to form this class include the I.S.S. "Potemkin" (NCC-8253-D), I.S.S. "New Jersey" (NCC-2948) and the class ship "Warrior" (NCC-2947) [GEC V8N5]. On the Klingon Day of Honor, Seven of Nine requests a duty assignment: Engineering. There she works with Chief Engineer Torres on the experimental generation of a transwarp conduit, and during its generation the entire warp core is ejected. The shuttlecraft "Cochrane" is dispatched to recover the core, only to be destroyed breaking a Caatati tractor beam locked onto the core. Lt. Paris and Torres, adrift in environmental suits, nearly die. The Caatati are offered a thorium energy matrix generator by the "Voyager" to maintain their refugee fleet [V 171]. Robot probe MGX-74611 completes its 9.5 year exploration mission [FTS]. All ships stores are loaded aboard the "Qapla" (KL 762). The full comple- ment of crew arrive, including over 200 Klingon exchange crew. The first fight breaks out in the ship's lounge (and considered part of the commis- sioning by the Klingons). A full complement of torpedoes are loaded, and a full-up shakedown cruise to Earth and back is completed. The cruise re- veals only minor problems which are quickly corrected en route. No major repairs or refits are required in the yard. The "Qapla" class strike cruiser/heavy cruiser-exploratory (depending upon the fleet within ser- vice) is the first true Federation-Klingon hybrid starship, carrying a total ship's population of 855, warp 9.8 capacity, and an ordnance of 12 torpedo tubes, 4 phaser arrays, and 2 disruptor cannons. Four ships of this class will be initially built (KL 762-KL 763 & NCC-81000-NCC-81001) with the option of 20 additional ships for both Star Fleet and the Klingon fleet (deemed necessary in light of the Borg threat). The "Khai Tam" (NCC-81000) will be the first "Qapla" class starship to be commissioned [KTM]. In the alternate timeline of 2372, Jake Sisko moves off the station when the Klingons acquire it. He will become an award-winning writer on Earth and eventually marry [DSN 476]. After warp stress coating is applied, the U.S.S. "Alliance" begins deep space assessments. Also about this time, the U.S.S. "Merlin" returns to Avalon after primary testing and after warp stress coating is applied, the "Merlin" begins deep space assessments [Inet11]. stardates 51082.4-51096.5 {30 January-04 February} On a survey mission, Commander Chakotay is captured by the Voray and conditioned to fight the Krayton after his shuttlecraft is attacked [V 172]. Star Fleet issues a general design brief for a multi purpose defense vessel capable of deep space, combat, and diplomatic missions. The general idea is for a modular starship based around the "Miranda" design ideals. Two project briefs are handed to Star fleet for the "Thumper" and "Cochrane" classes. The "Cochrane" class is rejected by Star Fleet but permission for base designs is approved on the "Thumper" class [Inet11]. Keiko O'Brien takes her leave from DS9 [DSN 540]. Day 1 of the Year of Hell (17 March) {02 February, stardate 51090.4} An alternate timeline: a Krenim temporal incursion warship obliterates a Zaal colony. Aboard the "Voyager" a new course home to the Alpha Quadrant is plotted through Krenim space which will eliminate 5 years of their journey. The starship encounters the Krenim ship, beginning the so-called Year of Hell [V 176]. Day 4 of the Year of Hell (20 March) {05 February, stardate 51098.6} In the alternate timeline: the Krenim warship returns following a Zaal envoy's debriefing. The "Voyager" is bombarded with chroniton torpedoes. The Krenim Imperium is restored 98% following the temporal obliteration of the Zaal homeworld (the Imperium is now composed of 849 inhabited worlds spanning 5,000 parsecs) [V 176]. First contact between the Federation and the Krazzle Empire will be achieved this year when the "Pegasus-A" and "Bonaventure" answer a distress signal from a Raeyan freighter near Sector 349 [Inet11]. After three months of bloody slaughter by the Dominion's incursion, only 14 of 112 ships remain of the 7th Fleet. Admiral Ross assigns Captain Sisko and his crew to a special mission to penetrate Cardassian space aboard a captured Jem'Hadar ship and destroy the Dominion's main supply of ketracel-white drug in the Alpha Quadrant. Enroute, their ship narrowly avoids destruction by the U.S.S. "Centaur" commanded by Captain Charlie Reynolds. Their mission is a success, although their vessel's warp drive is disabled: a 17-year normal space journey to the nearest base [DSN 525]. Entering a dark matter nebula, Captain Sisko's commandeered Jem'Hadar ship crashes on a Class M planet. Also on the world is a marooned Jem'Hadar force commanded by the wounded Vorta Keevan. Capturing Garak and O'Brien, a prisoner exchange is agreed to. With the supply of ketracel-white depeted, Keevan orders his Jem'Hadar to attack the Star Fleet basecamp--revealing the attack plan to Sisko. The Jem'Hadar soldiers are slaughtered and Keevan becomes a prisoner of war [DSN 527]. Sisko's team is rescued by General Martok's Bird of Prey "Rotarran" and transported back to Starbase 375. General Tanis sends 5 replacement crew members from the "Vor'nak." Among the five is Alexander Rozhenko, who is inducted into the House of Martok [DSN 526]. The U.S.S. "Titan" lead ship undergoes inspections and reviews. The warp core passes Review 3 and is tested to 95% peak. The umbilicals from the station are cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. The impulse systems pass Review 3 and are being autonomous for low level power control. The secondary backup generators are shut down and become auxiliary system control. The ship leaves drydock for primary testing which will last 3 months. The other 9 ships of the class are building and near Review 2 Stage [Inet11]. Trevor Blake is assigned to Covert Operations, Star Fleet Intelligence, under Covington [V #23, V #24]. This year Madalyn Dougherty dies. Unrelated, the Evora achieve warp drive and next year the Federation Council will make them a protectorate already [ST IX]. stardates 51145.3-51149.5 {22-23 February} Repairs are completed on the "Defiant," still ported at Starbase 375. With Captain Sisko temporarily assigned to the station, Chief O'Brien takes the "Defiant" to the Argolis Cluster and successfully neutralizes the Dominion's sensor array. On Dominion-controlled DS9, Rom is taken into custody [DSN 528, TDW #2]. The "Defiant" class escort "Valiant" (NCC-74210), serving as a cadet training vessel and manned by Red Squad, is trapped behind enemy lines. In a Dominion attack, Captain Ramirez is killed and turns command over to Cadet Tim Waters. For the next 8 months they will maintain radio silence with Star Fleet Command, Waters acting as commanding officer [DSN 546]. Lt. Reginald Barclay transfers from Jupiter Station to the Daystrom Annex on Galor IV for a special project. For the next 3 months he will assist in the hardware assembly of Commander Maddox's holotronic android body [TNG #64]. 02 March {stardate 51167.1} The U.S.S. "Midway" returns to Antares for final exterior markings and paint and is officially commissioned by Star Fleet during a brief ceremony. The bridge plaque is put in pride of place and Captain Mark O'Mally takes command. The U.S.S. "Midway" is sent to the Cardassian border. Begun as a possible replacement for the "Galaxy" class, the "Midway" class will become a great companion to the "Galaxy" class. Officially labeled as a battlecruiser, the "Midway" class is small, maneuverable, fast, and powerful, packing the same punch as a standard "Galaxy" class starship. This class will total at least 16 ships [Inet11]. Day 32 of the Year of Hell (17 April) {05 March, stardate 51175.3} In the alternate timeline: the continuing Krenim assault results in the structural collapse of "Voyager's" deck 5, killing 2 crew members. Temporal shielding experiments are unsuccessful [V 176]. Mark Hobbes William Johnson marries a woman he works with. This fact will become known to Captain Janeway in 4 months [V 183]. Roughly during this period, the U.S.S. "Amhurst" is drydocked for a complete overhaul [SNW]. The computer systems aboard the "Dale Earnhardt" are now operating at 60% of maximum, with the system expected to become self aware within the year. Primary testing begins on the warp core. Ablative armor designed for the "Defiant" class is integrated into the "Intimidator" class. Antimatter regulation control is found to be outside acceptable levels. The stardrive section nears completion with the final attachment of the navigational deflector array. The bridge module is attached to the primary hull [Inet11]. stardate 51186.2 {08 March} In the Delta Quadrant aboard the "Voyager," Lt. Tuvok is promoted to Lt. Commander. The starship assists a vessel from Sarvus controlled by a deranged HD-25 isomorphic projection responsible for the crew's death. Ensign Kim works on an assignment with Seven of Nine to enhance the astrometrics lab [V 173]. A distress signal brings the "Voyager" to Birsiba, a world with a unique problem: a worldwide transporter system has been activated and cannot be deactivated. Horrifically, the world's entire population is shifted over into parallel universes every 2.5 hours. 2,410 parallel universes "to the right" of our universe, Birsiba does not exist and 3.5 billion bodies accumulate to die in the vacuum of space over and over again. The radical solution implemented is the self-destruction of all the "Voyagers" through the simultaneous dumping of their antimatter fuels at an exact location inside of the time-warp rift responsible for the phenomena. The rift is sealed and the timeline never experienced since the disaster never occurred [V #15]. In Bowmar space, Seven of Nine steals a shuttlecraft when dormant Borg nanoprobes become active compelling her to rejoin the collective by a resonance signal. She and Tuvok are led to a partially assimilated Federation vessel, "The Raven" (NAR 38450), her father's ship [V 174]. Note that the recovery of the Hansen's research notes will be instrumental during the "Voyager's" Operation Fort Knox in 2375 [V 209, V 210]. March The U.S.S. "Bellerophon" (NCC-74705) "Intrepid" class cruiser is launched from Earth Station McKinley [Inet1]. The U.S.S. "Backman" receives outer hull coating and is allowed to leave the yard for testing. The second and third ships of this class, the U.S.S. "Fulmer" and U.S.S. "Willis," also near completion [Inet11]. About this time in the Delta Quadrant, the Quavok attack the heart of the Lekk home system. They are soundly beaten back [V #17]. 17 March {stardate 51208.2} The U.S.S. "Amy" (NCC-3403) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is launched [GEC V5N5]. On the "Panther" project, a new saucer section is begun. The features include an enlarged main shuttle bay, Type XII phaser arrays, and additional science labs. To make space, 2 cargo bays and 1 transporter room are removed. The nacelles undergo redesign [Inet11]. On Galion, Ro Laren is given command of the Maquis vessel "Orb of Peace" and joins forces with the "Enterprise" following the Jem'Hadar slaughter of the planet. She brings the rumor that the Jem'Hadar are using slave labor in Sector 283 to build an artificial wormhole (verteron collider). Picard and Ro agree to investigate, using the "Orb of Peace" and Bajoran disguises. Concurrently, the "Enterprise" is repaired at Starbase 209 following extensive action in the Dominion War with the "Akira" class starships "Carla Romney" and "Sharansky," and witnessing the destruction of the "Gallant" ("Nebula" class) and "Aurora" ("Ambassador" class). Meanwhile, Lt. Commander Data remains behind to monitor the mission's progress aboard the lone shuttlecraft "Cook." After escaping to the OK Corral station in the Badlands, the team succeeds in rescuing the slave crew of the antimatter tanker "Tag Garwal" assigned to quantum- step mine corzanium out of the Eye of Talek, a black hole. Among the survivors are Lt. Sam Lavelle and Taurik, formerly of the "Aizawa." However, another Dominion team has been dispatched to mine corzanium out of another black hole to complete the verteron collider... "Enterprise" fatalities: over 12 unspecified crew members [TDW #1]. Day 47 of the Year of Hell (02 May) {20 March, stardate 51216.4} In the alternate timeline: the Krenim-"Voyager" attacks continue, with 19 main power relays severed, and the implementation of a transverse bulkhead system by Lt. Paris. Seven of Nine discovers an undetonated chroniton torpedo lodged on Deck 11 which detonates--blinding Lt. Commander Tuvok [V 176]. On Deep Space 9, Odo is seduced by the Link. An attempt is made to take back DS9. The "Defiant" leads the assault against 1,254 Dominion ships, with the Second, Fifth, and Ninth Fleets (the Third Fleet is left to guard Earth). The assault fleet total is 592 starships, including the "Admiral Stanley," "Argent Wing," "Centaur," "Cortez," "Magellan," "Majestic," "Sarek," "Sitak," and "Venture" [DSN 529, TDW #4]. Dr. Elias Frobisher is killed at the Daystrom Station during General Thul's theft of the Omega 9 supercomputer. Commander William Riker, aboard the U.S.S. "Independence" (commanded by Captain George Garfield) for the Resolution of Non-Interference festivities, is rescued by the "Excalibur" (NCC-26517) shortly before the destruction of the "Independence" by Sela and Romulan forces. Captains Calhoun and Picard go undercover to infiltrate General Thul's organization, with Commander Riker temporarily left in command of the "Excalibur." They penetrate Thul's base of operations: a cloaked Dyson Sphere, constructed with Romulan support. Thul's plan is to use the Omega 9 and the technology of Narobi II to connect with every computer mainframe in the Federation, and simultaneously command all food replicators to create the perfected Double Helix virus. Calhoun and Picard manage to destroy the Dyson sphere. Sela is beamed to the "Enterprise" in Federation custody [TNG #55]. The Star Fleet offensive mounted to retake DS9 is designated Operation Return, and it proves to be one of the costliest to Star Fleet in terms of lives and space vessels. Large numbers of warp vessels not yet fully constructed in their shipyard assembly fixtures were brought up to basic flight standards and given, on average, 35% more phaser and photon torpedo capability. Most internal habitable spaces (living quarters and laboratories) were left uninstalled, allowing for increased weapons supplies and other defensive gear. The main task force consisted primarily of "Galaxy," "Nebula," and "Excelsior" class explorers; in addition to "Defiant" (escort), "Akira" (heavy cruiser), "Nebula" (medium cruiser), "Norway" (medium cruiser), and "Saber" (light cruiser) class starships. These were supplemented by at least 178 partial-builds, hastily mated and outfitted with no formal names or registry numbers assigned. These included an "Intrepid/Constitution" class variant, 2 "Excelsior" class variants, an "Excelsior/Constitution" class variant, a "Constitution" class variant, and an "Intrepid" class variant [DNTM]. {24 March, stardate 51227.4} In Bajor space, the Fleet suffers heavy casualties (despite Klingon reinforcements) as it makes its way to DS9 to prevent the detonation of the minefield. Rom disables the station's weapons, but not in time to stop the minefield's detonation. In a futile effort to stop the invading Dominion fleet from the Gamma Quadrant, Sisko takes the "Defiant" into the wormhole. The wormhole entities nullify the invading Dominion fleet. Unarmed and up against Star Fleet's vessels, DS9 is evacuated and reclaimed by the Federation. Ziyal is killed and Dukat taken prisoner. Gul Damar will take Dukat's place as the head of the Cardassian government [DSN 530, DSN 533]. At Starbase 209, Riker oversees the "Enterprise's" refit despite delays, following the starships "Gettysburg" (NCC-3890?), "Constellation" class?) and "Targ" (KL 763?), "Kai Tam" class?) preceding her. The "Orb of Peace" resumes its mission to disable or destroy the Dominion's construction of an artificial wormhole. Their course takes them back into the Badlands, working for a Talavian privateer "Star Redeemer" inside the Valley Death, looting a phased cluster of ghost ships in exchange for a much-needed replicator. A Changeling saboteur disrupts their progress, later revealed to be Taurik (presumably the real Taurik never left the slave facility). Lt. Commander Data arrives to lend assistance when the "Orb of Peace" is tracked by a Jem'Hadar fighter. Disguising the craft's escape pod as a meteroid, the verteron collider's accelerator room and atmospheric treatment centers are assaulted, effectively destroying the entire construct. A homing beacon brings the recently-refitted starship "Enterprise" to releave the team. The "Enterprise" heads for DS9, recently liberated just two days ago [TDW #3]. stardate 51244.3 {30 March} While in a system of binary pulsars, the "Voyager's" crew find themselves the subjects of aliens studying the effects of hyper-stimulated DNA [V 175]. Note that the "Voyager" loses Ensign Roberta Luke to the Srivani medical experimentations. Unknown to the crew, she was a Section 31 agent. Prior to her death she had programmed a bio-neural gel pack with instructions to covertly assassinate Seven of Nine [S31 #4]. stardate 51247.5 {31 March} A week since returning to DS9, Worf and Dax prepare for their traditional Klingon wedding. General Martok is promoted to the Supreme Commander of the 9th Fleet, currently homeported at the station. Despite interference by Sirella, Martok's mate, the ceremony is carried out and they are inducted into the House of Martok [DSN 531]. April The U.S.S. "Atlas" (NCC-75343) "Sovereign" class heavy cruiser is laid down at the Chiokis Starship Construction facility at Andor [Inet1]. stardate 500146.2? Professor Lem Faal is taken aboard the "Enterprise" at Betazed. He and his family are transported to the galactic rim to conduct Faal's life-long experiment of breaking the barrier with the use of a specially designed wormhole probe. Q intervenes (along with his mate, and offspring q), taking Captain Picard on a tour of his (Q's) own history, while the starship "Enterprise" comes under fire of the Calamarain [TNG #47]. stardate 500146.3? Commander Riker, in temporary command of the "Enterprise" during Picard's disappearance, takes the "Enterprise" into the Energy Barrier to deter the attacking Calamarain. Lt. Barclay has the ship's neural gel-pak computer systems absorb the negative energies and rechannel the charge into the deflector shields [TNG #48]. stardate 500146.3? Q returns to the "Enterprise" with Captain Picard. Professor Faal, under 0's control, fires the wormhole torpedo into the Barrier opening it long enough for 0 to emerge back into the galaxy. On board the "Enterprise," the quite insane 0 hunts down Q while Faal tortures q and the starship is locked onto a course for the Great Barrier, intent on releasing The One. In Holodeck 7, Q unites with the Calamarain and the resulting fusion of beings ensures 0's defeat. The Q Continuum reinforces both barriers and returns 0 to exile on the galactic fringe. "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Clarze (Conn Officer) and Lt. Baeta Leyoro (Security Chief) [TNG #49]. stardate 51252.3 {02 April} In the "normal" timeline, the "Voyager's" astrometrics lab is opened. The starship veers away from Krenim Imperium space. The Year of Hell timeline is averted [V 177]. In the Gamma Quadrant, a statue is stolen from Gocibis [DSN #28]. April The U.S.S. "Kensington" (NCC-75016) "Sovereign" class heavy cruiser is launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards [Inet1]. From the "Mirror" universe, the Intendant uses Bareil in an attempt to steal the Orb of Prophecy from DS9. Major Kira induces Bareil to stun the Intendant and both return to the "Mirror" universe [DSN 532]. After 4 and a half months of repairs and refit, the U.S.S. "Lexington" ("Raptor" class) is returned to service and sent to Starbase Bravo [Inet11]. stardate 51268.4 (20 May, Day 65 of the Year of Hell) {07 April} In the alternate timeline: the "Voyager's" condition continues to deteriorate. Deck 11's power grid is destroyed, the replicators are damaged (emergency rations are issued), and 7 decks are uninhabitable forcing the relocation of the crew. On Captain Janeway's birthday, Commander Chakotay presents Janeway with the gift of a gold chronometer. Seven of Nine's analysis of the torpedo yields a functional temporal shield [V 176]. Day 70 of the Year of Hell (25 May) {12 April, stardate 51279.5} In the alternate timeline: the Krenim Imperium reverts to a pre-warp state from the "Voyager's" intervention. The Garener homeworld's obliteration from history by the Krenim having destroyed the Imperium. Traced to the "Voyager," the Krenim try to erase the starship from history, causing massive structural hull damage. Commander Chakotay and Lt. Paris are beamed aboard the Krenim ship [V 176]. Day 73 of the Year of Hell (28 May) {15 April, stardate 51287.7} In the alternate timeline: more than half the ship is destroyed, 9 decks are lost. Captain Janeway orders the crew to the escape pods, leaving the senior staff aboard [V 176]. stardate 51291 {16 April} The "Voriah" class battleship U.S.S. "Musashi" (NCC-30305) is destroyed in battle against a joint Jem'Hadar/Cardassian armada. The "Musashi" recently received shield enhancements and withstands 38 direct hits before exploding [GEC V9N3]. Production begins on the "Liberty" class light assault cruiser. Armed with 2 phaser cannon turrets, 2 squadrons of 24 SARPEVs, and 1 photon torpedo launcher, the "Liberty" class has a ship's complement of 50 and warp 9.35 capacity. Reportedly 1,092 will be produced in two variants: "Packet" class (fleet resupply) and "Lister" class (field hospital) [Inet5]. Around this time, the I.K.S. "Itliq" ("Kleg-Ta" class surveyor) completes its survey of several rimward sectors [Inet10]. In the Delta Quadrant, the Annari blockade the Kraylor system [V 254]. 02 May {stardate 51334.2} The U.S.S. "Trisha Lynn" (NCC-3402) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is commissioned [GEC V5N5]. After 2 months of testing, the U.S.S. "Backman" returns with a nearly perfect report and is commissioned by Star Fleet in a ceremony at the Avalon Fleet Yards. Star Fleet orders a total of 10 ships of this class to be produced and orders the U.S.S. "Backman" to begin a one year shakedown cruise. However, this will be cut short by the Dominion War. The "Backman" class was designed to complement the new "Harper" class and is designed for Star Fleet Marines. In the past, marines were stationed aboard Federation ships in limited numbers, however with the "Backman" class, marines can be carried in significant numbers. The class combines high speed and great firepower into a compact design [Inet11]. The U.S.S. "Balboa" (NCC-74271) "Nova" class surveyor is launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards [Inet1]. 05 May {stardate 51342.5} The U.S.S. "Titan" returns to Avalon and warp stress coating is applied as is final exterior markings and paint. The U.S.S. "Titan" is officially commissioned by Star Fleet during a brief ceremony, the bridge plaque is put in pride of place, and Captain Roger Waters takes command of the ship. Deep space assessments are cancelled and the ship is ordered to Starbase 375 to join the 4th Fleet ships operating from there against the Dominion. The first combat action will be the mission to retake DS9 from Dominion forces. The U.S.S. "Titan" will be credited with 23 enemy ships destroyed, 12 on her own [Inet11]. Alex Volk is assigned to the mining colony on BorSitu Minor [SCE #9]. Star Fleet issues a brief for an attack fighter: a small, well-armed, maneuverable craft, able to mass together to attack a target from several different directions, capable of warp 4 and fitted with shields and weapons [Inet11]. 12 May (stardate 53303.4) {stardate 51361.6} The Genesis Project is reassessed by Lt. David Mack at Star Fleet Research & Development. Pioneering work performed at the Vulcan Science Academy by Dr. Temok and at the Daystrom Institute by Dr. Glenn Hauman indicate that the instabilities in protomatter are the result of interactions between its subatomic constituents and a 9 dimensional 5/2 spin variant on the quark strangelet, which Temok and Hauman have agreed to dub a 'changelet.' Their new work refutes the theory that protomatter was the blame for the Genesis Planet's instability and collapse--the Genesis Device was detonated in a charged nebula and not as intended on a planetoid [GN 41]. On Earth, Lt. Reginald Barclay moves into a new apartment [V 230]. stardate 51367.2 {14 May} Shore leave on the Maari homeworld of telepaths leads to the arrest of Lt. Torres for the projection of hostile thoughts. Lt. Commander Tuvok uncovers a black market of banned thoughts [V 178]. Naomi Wildman has her physical. She will grow 5 cm in the next three weeks [V 180]. {stardate 51367.5, 14 May} At the Daystrom Institute of Technology on Galor IV, Commander Bruce Maddox finally makes the breakthrough of his career. Building a sentient android with a holotronic brain (a stable positronic brain with a holo- graphic matrix), with the help of Lewis Zimmerman, Reginald Barclay and Emil Voslovik, is a success. On the stormy night when the android is to be activated, a lightning strike hits the lab. Maddox is found in a coma, the android is found damaged, and Voslovik is presumed dead. In reality, Dr. Vaslovik (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal) staged the incident, having been located by the androids of Exo III. After staging his death, Vaslovik substitutes a bogus android, and hides the original and fully functional unit at Starbase 105 with a fabricated identity. In 4 days she will join the "Enterprise" during crew rotations as Lt. Rhea McAdams, the ship's new Security Chief [TNG #64]. stardates 51386.4-51408.3 {21-29 May} When technological items are beamed off of the "Voyager" by alien raiders (including the EMH's mobile emitter), the Leonardo Da Vinci holoprogram is found active on an alien world. Janeway retrieves the pirated hardware with Da Vinci's assistance [V 179]. On DS9, four genetically-engineered savants produce the stunning statistical probability that the Federation would ultimately lose in an all-out war with the Dominion, costing 900 billion lives [DSN 533]. stardate 51398.1 {25 May} The U.S.S. "Independence" (NX-76013) class battleship is introduced. This 396 crew warship is a variant of the "Sovereign" class blending features of the "Intrepid" class. The ship is armed with 10 Type XII phaser arrays and 4 unique phaser concentrator emplacements, 2 photon torpedo tubes, and 2 quantum torpedo tubes [GEC V9N3]. The "Defiant" returns from the first reconnaisance mission into Cardassian space since the Dominion's retreat. Quark's mother is taken prisoner by the Dominion and the Grand Nagus requests that Quark rescue her for the sum of 50 bars of gold pressed latinum. The mission is successfully accomplished with Ferengi allies, including ex-Liquidator Brunt [DSN 534]. stardates 51405.9-51407.6 {28 May+} The "Enterprise" completes a diplomatic mission to Tzenketh to convice the Autarch to join the allied effort against the Dominion. Lt. Commander Data returns to the "Enterprise" from Atrea IV following the death of his 'mother' Juliana Tainer and is introduced to the ship's new Security Chief, Rhea McAdams. The apparent death of Professor Emil Vaslovik on Galor IV is investigated, leading to the "Enterprise's" battle with a mysterious vessel crewed by androids from Exo III. Data and McAdams flee to Vaslovik's hidden space station, only to evacuate it with Dr. Vaslovik (a.k.a. Flint the Immortal) leaving its defenses up to the reactivated M-5 Multitronic Unit. The androids are maneuvered into a Nanite colony and assimilated. McAdams says her farewells and departs. Vaslovik again vanishes taking the name Akharin, only to secretly revive the android Juliana Tainer. "Enterprise" fatalities: 29 [TNG #64]. Trapped in a region of space called the Blackness, caused by 4 quantum singularities, the "Enterprise's" systems are disrupted by subspace disturbances. Commanders Data and La Forge perform tests on a subspace- shielding Adjuster using a small portion of Auriferite mineral on the holodeck--only to have it vanish in a Dixon Hill case simulacrum. With only hours remaining before the "Enterprise's" destruction, Picard and his senior officers enter the simulation, retrieve the 'Heart of the Adjuster,' and restart the impulse engines in time [TNG #65]. stardates 51408.6-51413.6 {29-30 May} While being transported to Starbase 621 to stand trial, Dukat escapes from custody when the "Honshu" is attacked and destroyed by Cardassian ships. Both find themselves marooned on a barren world, Dukat's sanity slipping away. Captain Sisko is rescued by the "Defiant." Dukat escapes aboard the downed shuttlecraft, raving that he should have destroyed the Bajoran people when he had the chance. The "Defiant" rendezvous with a troop convoy in the Badlands [DSN 535]. On DS9, Captain Sisko begins posting the weekly casualty list in the ward room every Friday [DSN 543]. June Star Fleet issues a brief for a second class of attack fighter: numerous, small, well armed, maneuverable attack craft able to mass together to attack a target from several different directions, capable of a maximum warp of 4, and fitted with shields and weapons. In addition to the above, the ASDB releases a general idea to Star Fleet initially coded the "Rogue" class fighter, the project is approved, and with design work completed construction starts on the prototype [Inet11]. Ensign Margaret Clark is assigned to the "Enterprise." The "Mirror" universe's Alliance will replace her with her counterpart to infiltrate Star Fleet [GN 32]. stardate 51449.2 {12 June} Shortly before Prixm, the Talaxian ceremony of family, Neelix is killed while on a mission to help retrieve a sample of protomatter. Seven of Nine "reactivates" Neelix through the injection of nanoprobes, over 18 hours after his death. Revived, Neelix begins to question his beliefs in the afterlife [V 180]. All new systems of the "Nebula" refit prototype U.S.S. "Bismarck" are brought online and pass Reviews 1, 2, and 3. Simulations show that the ship will be more maneuverable at impulse speeds. The 2nd and 3rd ships of the class near completion with final completion scheduled for early October [Inet11]. 19 June {stardate 51465.8} The U.S.S. "Kitty Hawk" (NX-71125) class shuttle carrier is commissioned. A 600 crew warp 9 capacity starship, she will be pressed into military service during the Borg attack as a military carrier [Inet13]. Two weeks away from DS9, Morn is believed dead after his cargo ship is caught in an ion storm. Quark seemingly inherits 1,000 bricks of gold- pressed latinum from the former customer, the loot from the Lesepian Mother's Day Heist. After others lay claim the latinum and are apprehended by Odo, it is revealed that Morn staged his own death [DSN 536]. The U.S.S. "Cortez," commanded by Captain Quentin Swofford, is destroyed by Dominion forces, the entire complement of 400 die. Joseph Sisko and Kasidy Yates visit Captain Sisko on DS9. Sisko's neural patterns shift, causing hallucinations of being a writer (Benny Russell) on Earth in the 1950s [DSN 538]. stardate 51471.3 {21 June} Aliens plague the dreams of the "Voyager" crew, sweeping the officers into an induced collective unconsciousness. Tracing the source of the neurogenic field, it is deactivated with the only side effect being acute insomnia [V 182]. stardate 51472 {22 June} Arturis' bogus U.S.S. "Dauntless" (NX-01A) will bear this launch date. A false ship never built by Star Fleet [V 194]. stardate 51474.2 {22 June} The "Defiant" operates with the runabout "Rubicon" in the study of a subspace compression field anomaly. The "Rubicon" is miniaturized and the "Defiant" attacked and seized by the first Alpha Quadrant-bred Jem'Hadar soldiers. Entering the "Defiant" through a plasma vent, the miniature vessel regains control of the "Defiant" and reclaims her [DSN 537]. Chief O'Brien is assigned to a secret undercover mission to infiltrate the Orion Syndicate on Farius. Making a case against Bilby, O'Brien uncovers a plot to assassinate the Klingon ambassador on Farius to give the appearance of Gowron's involvement, aiding the Dominion. O'Brien takes care of Bilby's cat, Chester [DSN 539]. An alien sensor network enables the "Voyager's" EMH doctor to be transported to the Alpha Quadrant. Teaming up with the new Mark II EMH aboard the experimental prototype starship U.S.S. "Prometheus" (NX-59650), Romulan soldiers are overpowered, having commandeered the top secret starship. The "Prometheus" is met by 3 Romulan Warbirds and 3 Star Fleet ships (2 "Defiant" class), the EMHs even the odds and the "Voyager's" doctor is successful in notifying Star Fleet of the starship's plight in the Delta Quadrant [V 181]. The "Prometheus" will be recovered by ships of the 4th Fleet, Bravo Fleet. After returning to Antares, the ship will be officially commissioned by Star Fleet during a brief ceremony. The bridge plaque will be placed in pride of place and Captain Shay Given will take command of the ship ordered to the Dominion lines. "Prometheus" class ships boast the new 'multi-vector attack mode' enabling them to separate into 3 independent, warp-driven vessels capable of warping out of the combat zone and/or intercepting the threat force. At least 3 additional ships will form this class ("Odyssey," "Agamemnon," and "Aries,") with full series production starting in early 2375 [Inet11]. Seven of Nine adapts the relay array for a temporal fissure. Unstable, but enough to direct a high-density particle beam for a short time, she uses the gravimetric variance on Heronius in circa 2351 to briefly transport back in time and converse with her parents [SNW II]. Around this time, Volak receives a message from Rajari for T'Pas [NF #9]. stardate 51425.4 (27 July, Day 133 of the Year of Hell) {04 June} In the alternate timeline, it is approximately two months since the loss of the "Voyager's" two officers. The "Voyager" takes refuge within a Class 9 nebula. The power grid is down to 32% efficiency. Warp drive repairs (1 functional nacelle) requires 3 weeks minimum [V 177]. stardate 51501.4 {02 July} In the Delta Quadrant at the alien relay station, the "Voyager" begins to receive letters from home. Seven of Nine and Lt. Commander Tuvok are taken captive by the Hirogen. The station's singularity implodes during an altercation, disabling the network and the two crew members are rescued [V 183]. 04 July {stardate 51506.8} The U.S.S. "Concorde" is officially commissioned by Star Fleet during a brief ceremony. THe bridge plaque is put into place and Captain Jukko Rantala takes command of the ship. Mass production of 12 more ships is passed by Star Fleet Command. The "Concorde" class was developed as a possible replacement for the aging "Nebula" class, a ship that could hold its own in battle but still perform all scientific mission duties that the "Nebula" is capable of. While the "Nebula" refit provides some of these solutions, the "Concorde" class is designed to fulfill all of these mission duties and more. Designed to be extremely fast, well- armed, and able to serve as a diplomatic or scientific platform [Inet11]. At the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, the "Galaxy (II)" class explorers U.S.S. "Cortez" (NCC-72648) and U.S.S. "Breedlove" (NCC-72665) are launched [Inet1]. The ASDB releases a general idea to Star Fleet initially coded the "Eagle" class. Actually, the "Eagle" class was ASDB's fall back design in case the previous "Rogue" class failed. The project is approved and construction begins after the design work is completed. Construction also starts on the "Rogue" with the space frame laid out, mini computer core installed, and improved micro Cochrane engines developed for this class [Inet11]. The "Excalibur" engages in a diplomatic mission on Montos. The world is attacked by the genetically-engineered Dogs of War seeking the location of the Quiet Place, a mystical realm. Xyon rescues Riella who pinpoints the location of the Quiet Place near Star 7734. The Redeemers capture and torture them for the information and escape during an attack by the Dogs of War. Xyon is rescued by an "Excalibur" away team. Converging on the Quiet Place, a mysterious world is located cloaked within a nebula and the away teams find themselves haunted by those they have murdered. The Dogs of War and Zoran are left stranded. Xyon and Riella are brought aboard the "Excalibur." Xyon introduces himself as Captain Calhoun's son, and Riella is revealed to be Kalinda, Si Cwan's sister [NF #7]... The Black Mass is heading for Tulaan IV, homeworld of the Redeemers. Facing total annihilation, the Redeemers' Overlord requests Captain Calhoun and the "Excalibur's" help by holding the inhabitants of Fenner hostage. Pieces of the Mass are beamed aboard and study reveals their sensitivity to magnetic dissonance. With the Fenner hostage situation resolved by Janos, the Overlord beams Burgoyne and Selar to Tulaan V as hostages. Selar gives birth. The "Excalibur" uses tricobalt flares to lead the Black Mass into the Beyond Gate, a sacred Redeemer black hole. Xyon seemingly sacrifices himself to bridge the remaining gap between the Mass and the Gate, though actually retreats via cloaking device. The Black Mass is destroyed by the black hole and the hostages are returned. The "Excalibur" blows up [NF #8]... Shortly before the "Excalibur's" destruction from a computer virus, Captain Calhoun manages to evacuate everyone from the ship (in an amazing 5 minutes time--unknowingly due to McHenry's Chronal Infarction influence, a localized bending of time). With the auto-eject sequences on the life pods shutdown, Calhoun stays aboard to manually launch them. He somehow manages to escape aboard a shuttlecraft and is believed to be dead for the next 6 months. In reality, he has crashlanded on the primitive world Yakaba (guided there by Woden) [GN 42, NF #12, NF #13]... 17th Cycle in the Age of Marth'o Possibly during this time, a "Voyager" away team crashes a shuttlecraft on the planet Pathon, inadvertantly influencing a native science fiction writer. Six photon grenades are used to scuttle the shuttlecraft for the cause of the Prime Directive [SNW II]. July The U.S.S. "Leif Ericson" (NCC-74286) "Nova" class surveyor is launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards [Inet1]. Hugh, Primary of the Independent Nation of Borg, locates the "Voyager" through the network of relay stations. Seven of Nine is asked to be Hugh's Secondary. She refuses [SNW II]. The Cardassian operative Lasaren begins giving data to Star Fleet Intelligence [DSN 540]. 13 July Commander Riker presents Captain Picard with a replicated copy of 'Strangers From The Sky' on his birthday. Picard finds it a whimsical gift, and will reread it many times [TNG #70]. The navigational deflector of the "Panther" undergoes a minor refit. The newly refitted nacelles and pylons are installed on the stardrive section. Torpedo launchers undergo refit, allowing them to fire the new Hellfire torpedo (also designed at Avalon Fleet Yards). A second ship, the U.S.S. "John Paul," also begins the refit process after being heavily damaged by the Dominion. She will be the second "Panther" class starship [Inet11]. 15 July {stardate 51538.4} The P.C.U. "Khai Tam" (NCC-81000) is officially commissioned as the U.S.S. "Khai Tam" in a ceremony at the New Aberdeen Naval Yards, Aldebaran. With I.K.V. "Qapla" (KL 762) in attendance, Captain K'jonn Reddick, a Klingon serving in Star Fleet who is hand-picked for this command, accepts the commissioning plaque [KTM]. Day 161 of the Year of Hell (24 August) {04? July} In the alternate timeline, Chakotay works with Annorax to restore the Krenim Imperium and the "Voyager." He is given a tour of the temporal core [V 177]. Day 180 of the Year of Hell (12 September) {23? July} In the alternate timeline: the "Voyager" emerges from the nebula, the starship is plummeted by micrometeroids which begin to errode the hull. The holographic doctor tries to releave Captain Janeway of command [V 177]. In the Gamma Quadrant, the "Even Odds" docks at Ee [DSN #28]. stardate 51563 {24 July} Ensign Lyndsay Ballard dies from a neural disruptor while on a dilithium extraction away mission with Ensign Kim. She will be given a space burial and later reanimated by the Kabali [V 238]. 24 July {stardate 51563} Also on this date--in U.F.P. space--the U.S.S. "Merlin" is officially commissioned by Star Fleet at the Avalon Fleet Yards during a brief ceremony, following the application of final exterior markings and paint. The bridge plaque is put in pride of place and Vulcan Captain T'rek takes command of the ship. The U.S.S. "Merlin" is ordered to begin shakedown cruises estimated to last 1 year. Based on an existing and proven spaceframe, the "Merlin" class is designed as an uprated and redesigned "Oberth" class--with a newer computer mainframe and warp system matrix, improved sensors, uprated defensive systems and armament--in short, allowing it to remain in deep space exploration mode far longer. The U.S.S. "Merlin" class ship will prove the idea and design worthwhile during a skirmish with a Krazzle destroyer [Inet11]. stardate 51597.2 {05 August} Worf and Dax take the runabout "Shenandoah" (NCC-73024) into the Badlands to retrive the Cardassian operative Lasaren. On the planet Sucara, Dax is wounded by Jem'Hadar soldiers, persuading Worf to abort the rendezvous and return her to DS9 for medical treatment. Lasaren dies and Worf is reprimanded by Captain Sisko. Worf and Dax will never be assigned to a mission together again [DSN 540]. The Borg deploy the former U.S.S. "Valkyrie" (NCC-68816) as an advanced scout for the express purpose of finding a Changeling in the Gamma Quadrant for the express purpose of assimilation. The "Valkyrie" encounters a Jem'Hadar warship and both ships are destroyed, their hulks crashed on an unnamed world in the Gamma Quadrant [MG #4]. In the Gamma Quadrant, the Dominion begins construction on their newest dreadnought class. Immense ships, each vessel measures 1,282 meters and carries a crew of 1,200-4,500. Ordnance consists of 32 Type 8 phased polaron beam emitters and 8 Type 4 polaron torpedo tubes. Warp capacity is 9.5 or greater [Inet11]. stardate 51614.7 {12 August} The sabotage of Vuldok Nor is Star Fleet's most successful special forces operation of the Dominion War. A large Cardassian orbital fortress near the Federation-Cardassian border is destroyed by a strike team [Inet10]. The surviving senior officers of the "Excalibur" rendezvous at the Strange New Worlds bar on Earth. They are granted extended leave for a "cooling off period." Over the next couple months: Soleta returns to Vulcan and learns that Rajari, the Romulan who raped her mother, has been released for supplying crucial information about the Cardassians for the Dominion War. She seeks him out in Catalina City on Titan. Before dying at the hands of Romulans, Rajari tricks Soleta into returning a 'family hairloom' back to Romulus which detonates a bomb destroying the Noble House. Si Cwan and his sister seek out the murderer of their self- defense teacher, Jereme. Their investigations lead to the school on Pulva, and a deceased former student named Sientor Olivan. McHenry and (genetically-altered) Kebron undertake an assignment from Admiral Nechayev to explore U.F.O. abductions (or Academy student pranks) on the primitive planet Liten. Q is found to be the culprit [NF #9]. Dr. Selar takes her baby, Xyon, to Vulcan. The Leflers vacation at El Dorado on Risa and meet Montgomery Scott, semi-retired and working as a greeter at The Engineering Room bar. On Vulcan, Burgoyne claims the ancient Ku'nit Ka'fa'ar combat ritual before T'Pau to decide the parent of Xyon. Burgoyne loses and retreats to his home in Nevada on Earth. The Leflers meet the Violas at El Dorado. Slon, Selar's brother, takes Xyon to Burgoyne on Earth, as Selar believes Burgoyne to be a more suitable owing to their son's Hermat heritage. Theodore Quincy, the manager of El Dorado, and Scott are apparently murdered by the Violas for discovering their computer core tampering. Ambassador Spock convinces Selar to live with Burgoyne on Earth. In the Shakespeare Tavern in El Dorado, Si Cwan and Kalinda converge on the Violas--claiming that Rafe Viola is Sientor Olivan, the man who murdered their teacher, Jereme. Rafe Viola claims to have helped create the Double Helix virus, helped destroy the "Excalibur," and to have just triggered a virus introduced into the El Dorado's central computer turning the resort into a death trap [NF #10]... Proconsul Neral's ascension to Praetor of the Romulan Star Empire is confirmed by the continuing committee [DSN 566]. Day 207 of the Year of Hell (09 October) {19? August} In the alternate timeline: there are over 35 ruptured EPS conduits on the "Voyager." Annorax executes another temporal incursion: the eradication of the Romezod species for a 52% restoration of the Krenim timeline [V 177]. On Kira Meru's 60th birthday, Gul Dukat reveals to Major Kira Nerys that he and her mother were once lovers. Infuriated, Major Kira consults the Orb of Time on Bajor and time travels back to learn the truth first hand [DSN 541]. August The U.S.S. "Balboa" (NCC-74271) "Nova" class surveyor is commissioned [Inet1]. The Evorans make their first warp flight [SCE #15]. The basic space frame of the "Eagle" class attack fighter is laid out according to the design. A mini computer core is installed with "Rogue" class micro Cochrane engines. The "Rogue" class fighter is fitted with warp engines, the computer core is deemed operational, and basic testing on the fighter begins [Inet11]. stardate 51652.3 {26 August} The "Voyager" comes to the aid of a disabled Hirogen ship and a member of Species 8472 is set loose aboard. Lt. Commander Tuvok achieves telepathic contact with it but a fleet of Hirogen vessels pursue the "Voyager." Seven of Nine disobeys Captain Janeway's orders and beams the creature and the surviving Hirogen aboard one of the fleet ships. She is reprimanded by Janeway and revokes her access to primary systems [V 184]. In the Dominion War, the starship "Takumbra" enters perpetual combat over the next 6 months [DSN 554]. Aboard the "Valiant" (NCC-74210), acting Captain Tim Waters turns to stimulants [DSN 546]. Approximately at this time, an alien vessels becomes entrapped within a region of Chaotic Space in the Delta Quadrant. The crew will die of exposure [V 213]. Teilani convinces James Kirk to return to Earth, where he encounters "Mirror" universe rebels led by Intendant Spock requesting information on Star Fleet strength to overthrow the Alliance. Meanwhile, the "Enterprise" studying the Goldin Discontinuity contacts the "Voyager" apparently back in the Alpha Quadrant via a wormhole. It is not the same "Voyager" but a "Mirror" universe duplicate manned by duplicate crewmen, a successful trick that allows the Alliance to capture the "Enterprise" and enslave the officers and crew in a forced labor camp on a planetoid deep within the Goldin Discontinuity. James Kirk rejoins Star Fleet when Teilani is captured by Alliance agents. He is assigned to the U.S.S. "Sovereign," with Dr. McCoy and Captain Scott, commanded by Fleet Admiral Nechayev. Shortly thereafter they learn that the Alliance's penetration of Star Fleet is deeper than expected: Nechayev is a "Mirror" universe counterpart as is a portion of the "Sovereign's" crew. Kirk and his associates steal the runabout "St. Lawrence" and head for the Goldin Discontinuity. In the Discontinuity's labor camp, Captain Picard meets his "Mirror" universe duplicate overseeing the work forces and takes his place, narrowly escaping with his senior officers aboard the runabout. A suicidal gambit pays off and Kirk commandeers the duplicate "Voyager" narrowly stopping the "Enterprise" from being transported over to the "Mirror" universe through an immense transporter unit. Suddenly Emperor Tiberius (Kirk's counterpart) appears and orders the "Voyager" to surrender. The duplicate "Voyager" fires on the device and Tiberius abandons the "Enterprise," setting self-destruct and retreating to the planetoid where he beams a high-energy subspace transmission into space. Control of the "Enterprise" is regained (though components of the starship are found missing, however, beamed to the "Mirror" universe) and the destruct aborted. Captain Kirk confronts his duplicate and Tiberius is seemingly killed. Kirk is rescued by Captain Hu-Lin Radisson commanding the high-technology "Leviathan" class science vessel "Heisenberg" and operated on in an advanced sickbay complex. Fabricated evidence of Tiberius' death is presented and Radisson reveals the existence of Project Sign. Kirk and company are transported back aboard a clipper while tugs are used to tow the "Enterprise" back to the San Francisco Yards for repair. "Enterprise" fatalities: over 21 dead [GN 32, GN 35]. Around this time, the U.S.S. "Denmark" returns to Utopia Planitia and warp stress coating is applied. Deep space assessments begin and the "Denmark" receives final exterior markings and pain [Inet11]. Seer's father dies on Delta Sigma IV [TNG #72]. September The warp engines are fitted to the "Eagle" prototype, the computer core is deemed operational, and basic testing on the fighter begins. The "Rogue" prototype passes all regulatory control and testing proceeds [Inet11]. stardates 51679.4-51658.2 {05 September-28 August?} At an Antharan colony world, the "Voyager" agrees to a trade agreement with Coven: the installation of an isokinetic cannon aboard the starship. Seven of Nine charges Coven of violating her body: the extraction of Borg nano-probes. Coven and his vessel are destroyed escaping from the "Voyager" [V 185]. Dr. Andrea M'Benga is temporarily posted to DS9 until Star Fleet gives Captain MacDonald a new ship and recalls her crew. During this period, M'Benga is taken to Agricultural Research Station 51 in orbit of Alpha Centauri IV to serve under Commodore Twining's secret genetics project. After which, M'Benga's memory is suppressed and she wakes up on Vulcan believing to have contracted Rudellian brain fever. Meanwhile on Chal, Kirk uses his computer terminal to discover that 23 senior command staff who held key positions at Star Fleet Headquarters are listed as having requested assignment to the front lines of the Dominion War--then all conveniently died with no bodies recovered and the loss of only 4 ships. Star Fleet is covering up "Mirror" universe counterpart incursions [GN 35]. Deputy Director Sloan interrogates Dr. Bashir on DS9. Convinced that Bashir is not a spy for the Dominion, Sloan asks him to join his undercover Section 31 division. Bashir declines [DSN 542]. stardate 51682.2 (Day 226 of the Year of Hell) {07 September?} In the alternate timeline, Captain Janeway forges a coalition with the Nyhydran and Woassi. The "Voyager" receives Lt. Paris's coded message giving the coordinates of the Krenim ship and its vulnerable temporal core. The starship has 6 photon torpedoes remaining and temporal shielding [V 177]. The Dominion invades Betazed. Captain Sisko is determined to bring the Romulans into the war and enlists the help of Garak (all of his operatives on Cardassia are killed within a day of speaking to Garak). By Garak's suggestion, Grathon Tolar is released from Klingon prison to forge a data rod showing the planned Dominion invasion of Romulus. The forgery fails, yet a bomb placed aboard Romulan Senator Vreenak's shuttle masks the forgery and the Romulans formally declare war against the Dominion [DSN 543]. Immediately after securing Betazed, the Dominion enlists the Cardassians to build the orbital space station Sentok Nor. Designed as a facility for refining space-borne materials, Sentok Nor's habitat ring will house Cardassian soldiers and engineers. Its central core will be outfitted as the system's primary Jem'Hadar breeding facility. In addition, Dr. Crell Moset will use the station's labs for bio-research work on producing telepathic Jem'Hadar [TNG #66]. Captain Sisko takes leave on Bajor, under Dr. Bashir's orders. In the bar named The Captain's Table, he recites the story of the Mist with Klingon Captain Sotugh. Zzthwthwp, a Quilli, offers to buy Sisko's story in exchange for making supplies available to Sisko's sponsored orphanage on Bajor (possibly the G'rbaldi orphangage) [TCT #3, SNW]. The Son'a claim to "discover" the Ba'ku planet at this time. Because it's located in U.F.P. space they suggest a joint mission. A Star Fleet duck blind monitoring station will be established on the world [ST IX]. Approximately during this time, the "Defiant" is lured into Metron space via a false unprovoked attacked on the U.S.S. "Amhurst." The Metrons transport Captain Sisko to the same "arena" planetoid Kirk had fought the Gorn captain on over a century earlier. There he participates in a conference with that captain and a Metron. The Metrons are dying and the "Defiant" is given a time capsule for transport to Venexar IV [SNW]. It is 3 weeks after the Hirogen have boarded the "Voyager" and utilized the ship's holodecks to simulate World War II Germany and the Klingon homeworld, populating them with the brainwashed crew. Their neural interfaces, controlled from sickbay, are deactivated by the ship's EMH and the crew gradually begin to retake the ship [V 186]. stardate 51715.2 {19 September} A cease fire is declared aboard the "Voyager" and the Hirogen depart. Captain Janeway gives the Hirogen holodeck technology [V 187]. stardate 51721.3 {21 September} Captain Sisko reflects upon his decisions two weeks ago to bring the Romulan Star Empire into the Cardassian-Federation War [DSN 543]. During this time Kellen, a Remoran tracer, boards the "Voyager" to retrive a runaway. She falls in love with Commander Chakotay who, like the rest of the crew, becomes subject to her pheremone-induced memory loss. The "Voyager" orbits the planet Micah during this period [V 190]. Star Fleet forces capture the largest Dominion communications array in the disputed sector. They will hold the base for 5 months during which time their crew will drop from 150 men to 43, many will be killed by subspace mines called "Houdinis" [DSN 558]. Koll Azernal, senior advisor to the U.F.P. president, contacts Bilok on Tezwa. Becoming concerned that their leader Kinchawn is becoming unstable and may strike a bargain with the Dominion, he urges Bilok to ensure that their pact with the U.F.P. is not broken [TNG #74]. October The U.S.S. "Magellan" (NCC-72381) "Galaxy (II)" class explorer is commissioned [Inet1]. The "Eagle" class fighter passes all regulatory control and testing proceeds. The "Rogue" class attack fighter proves operational and Star Fleet examines the performance. It is commissioned and Star Fleet places an order for 500 "Rogues" to be distributed within the U.F.P. Flown by the best Marine pilots, the "Rogue" class starfighters are the brainchilds of Commander Elizabeth Shelby, Fleet Admiral Victor Murdock, and Commander Patrick Weber. Carrying a crew of 2, the "Rogue" can reach warp 5 speed although normally operated at impulse velocity. Ordnance consists of 2 micro Type U pulse phaser emitters and micro torpedoes [Inet11]. stardates 51762.4-51775.2 {05-09 October} While assisting an alien in the repair of a coaxial warp driven craft, the body thief swaps bodies with Lt. Paris, then Captain Janeway, before being apprehended by the ship's original owners [V 188]. stardates 51781.2-51793.4 {12-16 October} Sensor scans trigger off the "Voyager's" Omega Directive file. Captain Janeway violates regulatiosn and briefs her senior officers on the Omega molecule. The starship seeks out and neutralizes the artificially- created Omega molecules with a harmonic chamber despite protests from Seven of Nine [V 189]. stardate 51793.5 {16 October} The Second Battle of Vulcanis begins following the Dominion-Cardassian alliance's conquest of Betazed. Jem'Hadar battle cruisers backed by "Galor" class ships and swarms of fighters penetrate into the Vulcanis system, making it as far as Kal-Ap-Ton (Vulcanis V) before Federation defenders bring it to bay in a fierce 6-hour battle. Admiral Salok, commander of the 5th Fleet, orchestrates several daring assaults. Backed by Klingon wings and the admiral's "Sovereign" class flagship, the U.S.S. "Gibraltar" (NCC-75689), new openings are struck at, enlarged, and collapsed. The Dominion-Cardassian forces withdraw to a system 6 light years away [Inet10]. stardate 51813.4 {23 October} Kellen, a Remoran survivor, requests polical asylum aboard the "Voyager" after claiming to have already spent several weeks aboard prior to removing the crews' memories of the encounter. Another tracer from Remora arrives and retrieves Kellen after once again wiping the crews' memories and inserting a computer virus [V 190]. The "Voyager" is drydocked at a peaceful Iscoy asteroid when ruthlessly attacked by the Lumalit in their drive to locate more breeding room. Captain Janeway believes her ship to be destroyed and is thrown adrift in a life pod. Taken aboard the warranter "Zigara" of the planet Om, Janeway progresses from Deckhand to Captain of the vessel. Warning the Omians of the forthcoming Lumalit invaders, Janeway eventually succeeds in repelling the hostile force using a fire ship maneuver throwing a quantum discharge. The "Voyager" arrives with a fleet of Iscoy ships and rescues the captain. The ship's EMH develops a possible hormonal solution to control the Lumalit population explosion. Shortly thereafter, Captain Janeway will recite the adventure in The Captain's Table tavern [TCT #4]. On DS9, Constable Odo consults a Las Vegas lounge singer holo-character named Vic Fontaine on how to win over Major Kira. Fontaine maneuvers Odo and Kira into having dinner together, and into expressing their true feelings for one another [DSN 544]. Over the next month, the Second Fleet will hit the Dominion forces occupying Betazed three times over the next month. Kasidy Yates will serve as a Convoy Liaison Officer aboard the "Defiant" on various upcoming convoy escort missions [DSN 549]. A stone relic meant for the Emissary is uncovered in Bajor's B'hala ruins. Spelling a prophecy of doom for DS9 and Bajor, the relic aboard the station releases an energy discharge. Major Kira and Jake Sisko are possessed by Prophets intent on fulfilling a "Reckoning" battle of Good against Evil. Kai Winn intercedes and floods the compartment with chroniton particles, halting the altercation [DSN 545]. stardate 51825.4 {28 October} Starbase 257 is attacked by the Dominion. Cadet Nog and Jake Sisko aboard the runabout "Shenandoah" (NCC-73024) are rescued by the "Defiant" class escort "Valiant" (NCC-74210) commanded by Tim Waters of Red Squad, a cadet training vessel. Attempting to take on a Dominion battleship, the "Valiant" is destroyed. Nog and Jake Sisko's escape pod is rescued by the "Defiant" [DSN 546]. stardate 51827.9 {29 October} Shortly after the loss of Benzar, the Dominion sends a strike fleet to outflank some heavily-defended Federation systems and attacks Tellar. Star Fleet Command orders the rebuilt and restructured 7th Fleet to intercept the enemey. The Battle of Sybaron is fought. Admiral Arthur Bellamy retreats with 48 ships to the nearby Dorala system, leaving the enemey to consolidate its gains. While the Dominion wins the battle, it fails to achieve its objective of an attack on Tellar [Inet10]. Presumably this is the period during which the "Voyager" makes contact with the Keerian Dynasty. Inadvertantly the starship's presence ignites a war between the Keerians and the Vaskans, and the vessel is attacked by 9 Keerian ships. Future history, however, will mark the "Warship Voyager" as an instrument of destruction responsible for the death of 8 million [V 191]. {stardate 51722.9, 21 September} Low on deuterium fuel, the "Voyager" journies to a Class Y "demon" planetoid in the Vaskan Sector subjecting the starship to thermeonic discharges. Lt. Paris and Ensign Kim land a shuttlecraft on the planet intending to mine the fuel and are apparently bioformed by the world, actually duplicated by silver mimetic blood mimicking their DNA. The "Voyager" lands and offers the newly-sentient lifeforms DNA samples from the crew [V 192, V 212]. Note that unknown to the "Voyager," not only are the crew duplicated but so is the starship itself. Eventually they will lose their original memories and embrace those of the crew, taking their "Voyager" on a course to the Alpha Quadrant [V 212]. {stardate 51759.6, 04 October} The mimetic duplicate "Voyager" collects silicate samples from a comet in the Podaris Sector [V 212]. 30 October {stardate 51830.1} The Advanced Starship Design Bureau blocks attempts to recommission the "Nebula" refit lead ship, sighting problems in the phaser 'cannon' as they did with the "Galaxy" class dreadnought refit. Star Fleet Command overrules the ASDB and commissions the ship. Warp stress coating is finally applied and Captain Phil Brown takes command during a brief ceremony. The ship heads for the Dominion lines [Inet11]. {stardate 51830.3, 30 October} The N'Kree fail to conscript the mimetic duplicate "Voyager" into their battle fleet [V 212]. 04 November {stardate 51843.8} The U.S.S. "Denmark" is officially commissioned by Star Fleet during a brief ceremony. The bridge plaque is put in pride of place and Commodore Grant takes command. The U.S.S. "Denmark" is ordered to begin shakedown cruises estimated to last 2 years. The "Denmark" class is a science ship refit of the "Sovereign" class, built to complement the "Nova," "Merlin," "Oberth," and "Norway" classes--but capable of deep space missions lasting over 8 years [Inet11]. {stardate 51873.1, 14 November} The Kmada attempt to sabotage the mimetic duplicate "Voyager's" life support systems with low frequency Theta radiation [V 212]. November The U.S.S. "Leif Ericson" (NCC-74286) "Nova" class surveyor is commis- sioned. The U.S.S. "Broadsword" (NCC-73288) "Entente" class dreadnought is laid down at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, Mars [Inet1]. The Theoretical Propulsions Dynamics Labs send a functional warp core for fitting and alignment in the bare chassis of the "Panther." The chassis latching system passes Review 1 and by the end of the year the spaceframe will be 97% completed with the saucer 53% completed [Inet11]. The mutants of a parallel Earth known as the X-Men materialize aboard Starbase 88. The "Defiant" rendezvous with the "Enterprise" enabling Commander Worf to attend a planning session at Starbase 42 involving a number of high-ranking Klingon military leaders. Admiral Yoshi Kashiwada calls the "Enterprise" to Starbase 88 to pickup the X-Men and another unforseen mission awaits. The starship is dispatched to the Federation- allied planet Xhaldia (Antiacus system) to aid a sudden surge in mutations. Not coincidentally, Xhaldia is being invaded by the Draa'kon who seeded the world to yield the mutations. Picard and the X-Men battle and defeat the Draa'kon invasion fleet and High Implementor Ruugh Isadjo commanding the "Connharakt." The X-Men return to their own continuum. Unknowingly the entire incident was brought about by Q. "Enterprise" fatalities: Lt. Wayne, Lt. Lee, Saffron, Bertaina, Wilkes, and Calderon (Security personnel) [GN 31]. On Ferenginar, Grand Nagus Zek grants females the right to wear clothing. Financial chaos results, shutting down the entire planetary communication grid. Zek is deposed and Brunt becomes acting Grand Nagus. Quark poses in drag as Lumba to coerce the owner of Sluggo Cola to reinstate Zek [DSN 547]. Day 257 of the Year of Hell (28 November) {08 October?} In the alternate timeline, the "Voyager" and all vessels in her fleet are equipped with functional temporal shields. The fleet, now consisting of 3 Nyhydran warships, 2 Woassi cruisers and the "Voyager," engages Annorax's Krenim warship. Paris seeds a mutiny, deactivating the temporal core and phasing the Krenim ship back into normal space-time. Janeway remains aboard the "Voyager" and goes down with the starship by ramming the Krenim vessel. This second Year of Hell timeline is eradicated by her action [V 177]. The "Voyager" officers are thrown into a prisoner-of-war camp established by the Subu in their war against the Rai. Escape is made possible through the construction of makeshift transporter units [GN 33]. stardate 51893.2 {22 November} A few days after the destruction of the 7th Fleet at the Tibor Nebula, the Dominion-Cardassian forces begin their third and final attack on Vulcan, known as the Third Battle of Vulcanis. Admiral Salok establishes his primary perimeter outside the system's Oort cloud, hiding part of his forces within the cloud itself. Captain Myria Lillian's starship U.S.S. "Kludy" (NCC-71095) decimates 5 Dominion ships, including 2 battle cruisers. The Dominion-Cardassian forces break off and retreat to Betazoid space, less than half of the enemy. Salok's fleets suffer only 37% casualties [Inet10]. While on a picnic on Golana, Molly O'Brien vanishes into an ancient time portal 300 years in the past. She is retrieved, aged a decade and unable to cope with society, much less life aboard DS9. Inevitably, Chief O'Brien decides to send her back. The time portal is slightly out of calibration and the 18 year old O'Brien urges her 8 year old self to return through the portal to the present [DSN 548]. stardates 51929.3-51932.4+ {05-06 December+} In order to transit a Mutara class nebula, the entire "Voyager" crew is placed in stasis chambers for a month. Seven of Nine and the ship's EMH remain active for the entire voyage, contending with neural gel pack malfunctions and hallucinations [V 193]. Crewman Chris Spiker is assigned to the science vessel "Jenkins" [TNG #62]. The U.S.S. "Da Gama" (NCC-74303) "Nova" class surveyor is laid down at Chandley Works, Caravalia, Mars [Inet1]. The "Eagle" class attack fighter is proved to be operational and Star Fleet examines the performance. The fighter is commissioned and Star Fleet places an order for 400 fighters to be distributed within the U.F.P. The "Eagle" class normally operates at impulse speeds and are delivered by carrier but possess warp 6 capacity (for 2.7 minutes) via 2 warp nacelles. Carrying a crew of 1 and having 1 emergency transporter, thei craft is armed with 4 micro Type U pulse phaser emitters and 1 forward micro torpedo launcher (with 6 Mark II quantum torpedoes) [Inet11]. stardate 51948.3 {12 December} With the successful arrival of Convoy PQ1 in the Vegan system, the "Defiant" heads back to DS9. Enroute, Captain Sisko diverts the ship to the Ratharian Sector in response to a general distress signal from Captain Lisa Cusack, marooned on a hostile Class L world. The "Defiant" arrives only to find Cusack had died three years earlier, and the communique established being the result of a time-shifting phenomena. On DS9, Odo celebrates his one-month anniversary of his first date with Major Kira [DSN 549]. stardate 51889.2 {20 November?} Star Fleet Command assigns Commander Arla Rees to DS9 to coordinate with Major Kira on temporary assignment prior to being stationed on Farpoint. Quark arranges for the auction of the Red Orbs of Jalbador on DS9, Vash providing one of the apocryphal Bajoran Orbs. Various smugglers flock to the station and Quark is held under protective custody when Dal Nortron dies under mysterious circumstances. The Andorian sisters Satr and Leen abduct Quark, betrying him. Two bodies of Cardassians dead for 6 years turn up and a detailed high-resolution scan of the station reveals a hidden lab. A map reveals the location of a second Red Orb on Jeraddo, a Bajoran moon. Captain Sisko retrieves the Orb under the gunpoint of the Cardassians Leej Terrell, Dr. Betan, and Atrig. DS9's computer core, sabotaged, crashes and Admiral Ross assigns the "Akira" class starships "Bondar" and "Garneau" as support. Three Red Orbs of Jalbador are accidentally brought together in Quark's bar, creating a second wormhole. The station and the "Defiant" are swallowed up by the red wormhole and spat out through the blue wormhole, the former collapsing forever. Leej Terrel's hidden lab and the red orb are used to return Day of Withdrawal temporal refugees to their correct time: Quark, Garak, and the two Cardassians. Each are given memory inhibitors, and Garak gives his earlier self a memory rod containing Gul Dukat's personal codes to deactive the station's self destruct sequence. In an alternate timeline, the War of the Prophets timeline begins when Sisko orders the instant evacuation of the station but the "Defiant" is trapped within the wormhole's boundary layer, and is transported 25 years into the future [MIL #1, MIL #3]... The presence of the second wormhole in the War of the Prophets timeline alters the space-time matrix of the Bajoran sector, making the behavior of the first wormhole erratic and impossible to travel through. With the Cardassian-Dominion alliance mounting a major offensive throughout the region, a small battle group breaks through Star Fleet's crumbling lines and reaches the Bajor system. On Bajor a new interstellar political entity called the Bajoran Ascendancy becomes a rallying point for a new religious order centered on the beings living in the second wormhole [MIL #2]. Lt. Jadzia Dax orders 51 cases (and varieties) of Gagh to celebrate Martok's birthday next year [DSN 561]. Joseph Kirby transfers to the U.S.S. "Akagi" (NCC-11574) [SsC]. Captain Sisko is awarded the Christopher Pike Medal of Valor, and Star Fleet chooses Sisko to plan the invasion of Cardassia. Gul Dukat returns to Cardassia to aid the Dominion. Commanders Worf and Dax consider having a baby. A massive fleet of Federation, Klingon, and Romulan starships is dispatched to the Jentoka system and destroys the power source of a series of Cardassian weapons platforms. Dukat murders Dax's host body and closes the Bajoran wormhole (all the Orbs go dark). The symbiont is saved. Sisko takes a leave of absence at home on Earth [DSN 550]... On board the "Destiny" enroute to Trill, the Dax symbiont is joined to Ensign Ezri, an assistant counselor [DSN 552]. stardates 51978.2-51989.6 {23-27 December} In the Delta Quadrant, vengeance-driven Arturis (of Species 116), doctors encrypted Star Fleet messages received by the "Voyager" 5 months earlier. The starship is directed to the coordinates of the U.S.S. "Dauntless" (NX-01A) a prototype vessel with quantum slipstream drive capable of returning the "Voyager's" crew to the Alpha Quandrant in 3 months. Captain Janeway manages to partially decrypt the transmission's damaged data steam, revealing the vessel to be a simulacrum of a Fleet ship, and a trap to deliver the crew to the Borg. However, the slipstream drive does manage to transport the "Voyager" 300 light years closer to the Alpha Quadrant [V 194]. The quantum slipstream drive of the "Dauntless" is salvagable and construction begins on a compatible drive for the "Voyager" over the next few months [V 200]. The insect life of Makkus is deliberately infected with a deadly disease by the Corinderians around this time [GN 42]. The "Voyager" enters a vast void [V 195]. Major Kira Nerys is promoted to Colonel. She also changes her hair style during this period [DSN 551]. This is perhaps the period during which a Changeling investigates the Dominion facility on Bleak Prime [SNW II]. 2375, 02 January {stardate 52005.5} Following her return to Avalon for exterior markings and paint, the U.S.S. "Alliance" is officially commissioned by Star Fleet at the Avalon Fleet Yards during a brief ceremony. The bridge plaque is put in pride of place and the U.S.S. "Alliance" is ordered to begin shakedown cruises estimated to last 6 months. The "Alliance" class destroyer is based on the "Akira" class but three-fourths its size and shares only the design of the saucer section [Inet11]. Robot probe MGX-74614 completes its 10-year exploration mission [FTS]. Kori is posted on TaD [TNG #61]. James Kirk's hands are fully regenerated by this time, thanks to the implantation of clone buds aboard the "Heisenberg." Project Sign picks up on tracking Tiberius' movements in our universe--but always after the fact [GN 35]. The U.S.S. "Aquarius" (NX-76639) prototype light cruiser is launched this year. A somewhat larger competititve design to the "Resolute" class with a huge primary hull, the "Aquarius" incorporates many technical improvements adopted from the "Sovereign" class. Warp capacity is 9.975 with a crew of 320 [Inet2]. The commanding officer and crew of the U.S.S. "Tolken" submit a briefing for a third class of attack fighter. The general brief is for a long- range, small, well-armed, maneuverable craft, able to mass together to attack a target from several different directions, or scout/patrol if needed. It is to be capable of a maximum warp of 4 and fitted with shields and weapons [Inet11]. The Klingons begin production on their "BaHwI'" ("Gunner") class heavy destroyer. Armed with 5 disruptors and 5 heavy plasma torpedo launchers, this warp 9.5 capacity ship carries a crew of 475 and is based upon a modified spaceframe captured from a Dominion shipyard. After performing excellently, a larger version will be ordered by the Klingon Defense Forces named the "QuVbeY'" ("Display of Honor") class fast cruiser [Inet5]. The torque sensors on the "Enterprise" are realigned [ST IX]. 18 January {stardate 52049.3} The U.S.S. "Amy" (NCC-3403) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is com- missioned [GEC V5N5]. Actual construction begins on the U.S.S. "Engel" (NX-86540) class carrier/explorer [Inet13]. With the "Tian An Men" still in dock for repair, First Officer Dina Voyskunsky elects to remain aboard the "Hood." She is killed when a plasma conduit blows while the ship's in the Chin'toka system [BB #2]. stardate 52081.2 {29 January} On Day 53, the "Voyager" continues traversing an extensive void in the Delta Quadrant. Photo-sensitive aliens attack the "Voyager" using an energy-dampening field during their war with the Maylon responsible for polluting their space with theta radiation (the fallout of antimatter wastes). Captain Janeway withdraws from isolation and aids them in their struggle against the Maylon when negotations fail. The Maylon spatial rift shortcut out of the void is taken by the "Voyager" and closed [V 195]. In the Delta Quadrant, the Skedans use the "Voyager" for passage through the Lhiaarian Empire to seek an audience with Emperor Beytek Nak- Sur VII. The "Voyager" faces the Ku, and Seven of Nine is telepathically assaulted by the Skedans. Annika Hansen briefly resurfaces. The Skedans use the opportunity to avenge the near-extinction of their species by the Borg through a mind-bomb directed at the emperor [V #16]. Approximately this time, the "Voyager" successfully concludes trade with the Vashnar and encounters the Anjurwan race of empaths rescued by the Vians in 2263. The ship's EMH draws upon the knowledge of a holo- simulation of Dr. McCoy to save one of the empath's lives [SNW II]. An emergency beam-out during an astronomical survey of a proto-nebula infects the "Voyager's" EMH's mobile emitter with Seven of Nine's nanoprobes. The 29th Century technology spawns a Borg maturation chamber and a Borg fetus which rapidly matures into a super-Borg designated One. One lures a Borg sphere (long-range tactical vessel with ablative hull armor) to the "Voyager." Beaming aboard, One destroys the sphere and is beamed back aboard. With the Collective now aware of One's existence, and a danger to the ship, he commits suicide to prevent Borg pursuit [V 196]. Full series production begins on the "Prometheus" class [Inet11]. When the "Voyager's" multi-spatial probe is driven into a gas giant, a race against a Maylon freighter is begun to recover it. Lt. Paris designs a Delta Flyer craft specially designed for the challenge. The "Voyager" succeeds in recovering the probe [V 197]. February The U.S.S. "Vespucci" (NCC-74321) "Nova" class surveyor is laid down at Chandley Works, Caravalia, Mars [Inet1]. Sark Enaren of Betazed's resistance manages to reach Starbase 19 before he and the station are obliterated along with 36 ships by Dominion forces. The "Enterprise's" damage at Rigel is repaired at Starbase 133 and Commander Elias Vaughn signs aboard for a top priority mission. While the "Enterprise" leads a task force consisting of 3 "Saber" class ships ("Tulwar," "Katana," and "Scimitar") to take out Sentok Nor, Commander Vaughn leads a small away team to a prison facility on Darona (6th planet in the Betazed system) to extract Tevren, a psychopath with the gift of being able to kill psionically. Aiding the mission is the "Defiant" with Commander Worf and Chief O'Brien. Station Sentok Nor is auto- destructed after the rescue of Betazoid slaves and the loss of the "Katana." Tevren dies but not before relaying his data to Commander Troi. An alternative tactic is devised: Jem'Hadar cannot handle empathic overload, therefore an invasive empathy attack will confuse and drive the warriors catatonic. Coordinating the Betazed resistance, the Dominion occupation force is overcome with the loss of 1,200 telepaths [TNG #66]. The ASDB approves the general idea of the "Razor" class long-range fighter and design work begins at the Avalon Fleet Yards. To increase firepower, the J Type phaser is designed for this class [Inet11]. stardate 52136.4 {18 February} A re-creation of Star Fleet Headquarters is discovered by the "Voyager" in Terrasphere 8, a training ground for an Earth invasion engineered by Species 8472, now in Human guise. Captain Janeway narrowly avoids a military conflict and agrees to a technology exchange. Peace is declared when Species 8472 learns that they are not at war with the Federation [V 198]. On Liten, Zanka leaves her husband Adulux [NF #9]. In the Delta Quadrant, ion storms cause the Delta Flyer to crash onto a Class M planetoid. Tuvok, Paris, and Wildman are buried alive beneath kilotons of rock and nearly asphyxiate before the "Voyager" can recover them [V 199]. Type XII phaser arrays are installed on the "Dale Earnhardt," replacing the Type X arrays. The warp core passes Review 3 and is tested to 95% peak. The computer system is fully self aware and umbilicals from the station are cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. The impulse systems pass Review 3 and are autonomouse for low level power control. The secondary backup generators are shut down and become auxiliary system control. The U.S.S. "Dale Earnhardt" leaves the drydock for primary testing [Inet11]. stardates 52143.6-52164.3 {21-28 February} By the "Voyager's" reckoning, it is 4 years, 2 months, and 11 days since the starship became marooned in the Delta Quadrant. The quantum slipstream drive is completed after months of work. Commander Chakotay and Ensign Kim agree to scout ahead in the Delta Flyer, feeding the "Voyager" navigational phase correction info on the slipstream. A future Harry Kim from 15 years in the future transmits a message across Seven of Nine's interplexing beacon to drop the "Voyager" out of the slipstream, avoiding a fatal crashlanding. The slipstream drive is dismantled. The brief slipstream leap, however, brings the ship nearly 10 years closer to the Alpha Quadrant [V 200]. Note that in an alternate timeline, Kim's phase corrections transmitted to the "Voyager" are slightly off. The starship crashes into an icy world in the Tacara Sector, just outside the Alpha Quadrant, and all hands aboard are lost. Only Chakotay and Kim, aboard the Delta Flyer, live to reach the Alpha Quadrant [V 200]. stardate 52145.7 {22 February} In the War of the Prophets timeline, the U.S.S. "Enterprise" observes Weyoun travel through the second wormhole with two "Galor" class ships and Jem'Hadar escorts. The wormhole fails to open for the "Enterprise" [MIL #2]. A Romulan hospital complex is established on Derna, a Bajoran moon. Shortly thereafter, 7,000 plasma torpedoes are discovered deployed there. General Martok selects Commander Worf as his First Officer on a treacherous mission. Dr. Bashir and Chief O'Brien also offer their services. On Earth, Captain Sisko has a vision of his real mother, Sarah. His father gives him a locket bearing the ancient Bajoran inscription 'Orb of the Emissary' leading Sisko to seek her out and the orb in Tyree, with both his father and son. Before embarking, Sisko is slashed by a pah-wraith cultist and introduced to the new Ezri Dax [DSN 551]. Star Fleet views the theoretical proposals for the "Thumper" class based on the defense parameters. After much deliberation, the "Thumper's" primary design is approved and briefs for the propulsion, computer, weapons, and spaceframe parameters are sent out to Star Fleet design agencies for consultation [Inet11]. stardate 52152.6 {24 February} Quark additionally volunteers for Martok's mission. On Tyree, the Siskos and Dax uncover the Orb of the Emissary, despite the pah-wraith vision catapulting Captain Sisko back to briefly reliving the life of Benny Russell. Colonel Kira commands a blockade around Derna, after the failure of diplomatic channels to remove the Romulan ordnance. Worf's mission to destroy the Monak Shipyard via a solar flare is successful. The Bajoran wormhole returns. The Romulans agree to remove the weapons from Derna and the Romulan fleet withdraws. Sisko learns from the orb that his mother's existence was shared by a wormhole prophet, choosing his father to ensure Benjamin Sisko's birth [DSN 552]. Ezri Dax has difficulties adapting to life aboard DS9. Garak's guilt in betraying his fellow Cardassians through the deciphering of Cardassian codes triggers a series of claustrophibia attacks. Captain Sisko pulls some strings to get Dax to remain aboard DS9, including a field promotion to Lieutenant and a permanent position as the station's counselor [DSN 553]. Brian Grady becomes Brenna Covington's lover [V #24]. Captain Solok of the "Takumbra" challenges Captain Sisko to a game of baseball in Holosuite 5 on DS9. Sisko has less than two weeks to build a team of players out of his senior officers [DSN 554]. The genetically-enhanced savants return to DS9. Dr. Bashir treats, and cures, Serina Douglas. Coming to terms with her new perspective, Serina Douglas is posted to the Corgo Research Center [DSN 555]. Weyoun-6 defects, turning himself over to Odo. Making their way back to DS9, they are assaulted by Jem'Hadar warships. Weyoun sacrifices himself by activating his termination implant so that Odo can return, but not before revealing that the Founders are dying. The entire Link is suffering from a disease. On DS9, Cadet Nog aids Chief O'Brien in obtaining a graviton stabilizer for the "Defiant" [DSN 556]. Kor serves under General Martok as Third Officer aboard the "Ch'Tang"on a cavalry raid into Dominion space to assault Trelka V. Kor sacrifices himself, allowing the Klingon Birds of Prey to escape 10 Jem'Hadar fighters using long-range tachyon scanners to penetrate their cloak [DSN 557]. At the front lines, AR-558 is under seige by Jem'Hadar forces. The "Defiant" and her officers lend assistance to the largest Dominion communications array in the sector captured by Star Fleet. The U.S.S. "Viracruise" transports the wounded to Starbase 371, including Cadet Nog who will lose a leg in combat [DSN 558]. stardates 52188.7-52356.2 {09 March-10 May} Seven of Nine aboard the "Voyager" in the Delta Quadrant acquires a multiple personality disorder induced by a virus-infected Borg vinculum via her neural interlink frequency. The vinculum is found adrift in the debris field of a Borg cube destroyed by Species 6339 intent on spreading a virus engineered to attack the Collective. Lt. Commander Tuvok is forced to undergo a Vulcan mind-meld to stabilize Seven of Nine's consciousness. She recovers from her ordeal after nearly one week [V 201]. A cytoplasmic alien fuses with Lt. Torres. The "Voyager's" EMH consults with an exobiologist hologram, Dr. Krell Moset, a Cardassian accused of mass murder, to save her life [V 202]. The "Voyager" is drawn to a binary neutron star on the brink of exploding. The Quavok intend to divert the explosion towards the Lekk homeworld, while the Xorm intend to use it against the Quavok. The exploding warp core of a commandeered Quavok warship is utilized by the "Voyager" to divert the explosion safely out of the galaxy. The starship heads for the Lekk world for shore leave [V #17]. The "Voyager" battles 4 Aakteian War Raiders and barely survives intact. Commodore Dahlylar Lekket impresses the "Voyager" into the Edesian Fifth Fleet to continue to fight a war against the Gimlon Empire, the threat of a warp-dampening device implanted on the ship ensuring cooperation from Captain Janeway. When an Edesian colony of 3 billion people are slaughtered on Rasilian II by a Gimlon superweapon, a Marauder, Janeway is determined to destroy the weapon at all costs. Hooking the warp-dampener into the "Voyager's" shields and enveloping the Marauder with the shields overloads and destroys the weapon. The "Voyager" is repaired and resupplied with photon torpedoes at Edesia [V #18]. Colonel Kira Nerys is abducted to Empok Nor by the Pah-wraith cult now led by Gul Dukat. Kira shatters the cult when Dukat declares a suicide pact [DSN 559]. stardate 52179.4 {06 March} When Lt. Paris takes radical action to preserve the oceans of the the Monean Maritime Soverignty, he is demoted to Ensign and sentenced to 30 days of solitary confinement in the brig [V 203]. When Lt. Commander Data malfunctions while on a mission to study the Ba'ku people, a Federation-Son'a alliance is revealed to Captain Picard. The Son'a, led by Ru'afo, attempt to plunder the regenerative properties of the Ba'ku world's metaphasic radiation rings and the "Enterprise" officers revolt. Commander Riker has his beard shaved. Lt. Commander La Forge's eyes regenerate. The "Enterprise" is severely damaged by Son'a starships in the Briar Patch sector of space. The Son'a are ensnared using the same holoship intended to evacuate the Ba'ku. The Federation Council eventually agrees to reconsider relocating the Ba'ku. Captain Picard intends to spend his acrued 318 days of shore leave on the planet [ST IX]. This was a failed Section 31 operation. The holoship was a one-of-a-kind, custom built vessel illegally equipped with a cloaking device. It is officially confiscated by Star Fleet Command and destroyed. In reality it will be stolen by Commander Vaughn for use against Section 31 [S31 #3]. Note that while shipboard cloaking devices are still not in use by Star Fleet, personal cloaking suits (isolation suits) are in use to study the Ba'ku [ST IX]. About this time, Tiberius is monitored in the Star Fleet Archives Annex on Pluto (Sol IX) [GN 35]. {15 March, stardate 52202.7} In the War of the Prophets timeline, the Bajoran vessel "Naquo" observes 7 ships emerge from the red wormhole. Of the 1,137 soldiers who entered, only Weyoun emerges--with allies, the Grigari, from the farthest reaches of the Delta Quadrant. Weyoun, altered by the wormhole entities, proclaims himself the True Emissary to the True Prophets of the One Temple. He becomes Kai to the Bajoran Ascendancy [MIL #2]. The "Voyager" is subject to boardings and inspections by the Devore Imperium over the course of weeks. Claiming to be a defector, Kashyk of the Devore Imperium, leads the "Voyager" into a trap. Captain Janeway dispatches two shuttlecraft bearing Brenari telepaths to safety into a wormhole in the Tehara system [V 204]. The planet Lysia has an outbreak of Vegan Choriomeningitis. Also around this time, Doral's Petraw fleet enters the Alpha Quadrant [G #3]. April Design work on the "Razor" is completed and prototype construction begins. The basic space frame is laid out according to design, the mini computer core is installed, and a "Rogue" class micro Cochrane engine is used in the craft [Inet11]. The subspace accelerator project begins on Sarindar [SCE #7]. 20 April {stardate 52301.4} The U.S.S. "Stephanie" (NCC-3404) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is launched [GEC V5N5]. April The saucer section separation latches of the "Panther" passes Reviews 1 and 2. The saucer section is completed. The computer cores arrive and are fitted to the "Panther" [Inet11]. stardate 52317.3 {25 April} The Battle of Ricktor Prime is fought 3 light years from the former Cardassian border. The 15th and 22nd Fleets, supported by multiple wings of Klingon and Romulan ships, are decimated by a Jem'Hadar battleship--twice as large and 3 times as powerful as a "Galaxy" class starship. Among the losses are is the U.S.S. "Grissom" (NCC-42857) and the U.S.S. "Bonaventure" (NCC-67703). The remnants of the U.F.P. alliance forces, now commanded by Centurion Velok following the death of Admiral Hannah Stallsey aboard the "Grissom," pursue the enemy forces hoping to prevent them from penetrating too far into Federation space. When the 33rd Fleet engages the enemy in the Eldronath system, Velok's fleet catches the enemy from behind. The Federation alliance obliterates the battleship and other enemy vessels, but not before the destruction of 115 Federation, Klingon, and Romulan ships taking the lives of nearly 30,000 personnel [Inet10]. May The U.S.S. "Kensington" (NCC-75016) "Sovereign" class heavy cruiser is commissioned. The U.S.S. "Nottingham" (NX-78505) class large exploratory cruiser is launched on a one-year shakedown cruise. The "Nottingham" is a scaled-up "Nomad" class derivative with 2 LF-46 nacelles, armed with 9 Type XII phaser strips, 2 Type XV pulse phaser cannons, and 3 Mk 80 torpedo launchers [Inet1]. The warp engines are fitted to the "Razor" prototype. However, to allow for longer flight times, maximum speeds fall short. The computer core is deemed operational and basic testing on the fighter begins [Inet11]. A Zalkatian archaeological dig is begun on Beta Lankal [BB #2]. Ensign Nog returns to DS9 with a biosynthetic leg. He spends his medical leave in the Vic Fontaine holosuite program. Rom is promoted to Maintenance Engineer 1st Class [DSN 560]. After O'Brien's disappearance 3 weeks earlier, Lt. Dax goes in search of the chief on New Sydney (Sappora system), also her host's homeworld. Investigation uncovers the Orion Syndicate's involvement in pergium mining operations and Ezri Dax's own brother to be the murderer of Morica Bilby. Norvo Tigan is sentenced to 30 years imprisonment [DSN 561]. Lt. Chu'Lak is assigned to DS9 as a science officer following the loss of the U.S.S. "Grissom" at the Battle of Ricktor Prime [DSN 563]. On Captain James Kirk's wedding day, Teilani is stricken ill by a nerve toxin and placed in stasis aboard the "Sovereign." Believing Tiberius to be responsible, Kirk and Picard reluctantly ally themselves with Captain Mantell of Project Sign, commanding the U.S.S. "Schrodinger" ("Leviathan" class). The "Enterprise" is transported into the "Mirror" universe after a rendezvous in the Badlands. Kirk takes a shuttlecraft disguised as an Imperial Raptor craft and transmits a subspace signal identical to that which Tiberius sent months ago. A response leads Kirk to the decimated Earth and Tiberius' most secret base in Iowa. There, Captain Kirk confronts Tiberius and his genetically-engineered children, learning that his duplicate was not responsible for Teilani's condition. A bargain is struck: the location of the First Federation base for Teilani's life (the nerve toxin). They voyage to the lost First Federation base [GN 35]... The Syclarian scientist V'reet D't Madl'r is assigned to BorSitu Minor [SCE #9]. About this time, the U.S.S. "Malloc" commanded by Captain Mirok, is dispatched to Sierra-Bravo 112-II. The ship inexplicably finds nothing at the coordinates--the planet has vanished [DSN #26]. {stardate 52479, 23 June?} While completing the crews annual physicals, the "Voyager's" EMH discovers that his memory files had been re-written 18 months earlier. Captain Janeway explains the deletion was necessary to resolve a conflict in the Doctor's programming revolving around the choice of saving Ensign Harry Kim's life over Ensign Jetal's. Rather than execute the memory file deletion procedure again, Janeway allows the EMH to adapt to the past conflict [V 205]. The "Razor" prototype passes all regulatory control and testing proceeds [Inet11]. June The U.S.S. "Traveller" (NCC-74716) "Intrepid" class cruiser is launched from Earth Station McKinley [Inet1]. Trapped in a subspace layer, Paris' 'Captain Proton' holodeck adventure is mistaken for reality by photonic transdimensional beings. Captain Janeway assumes the persona of the holocharacter Queen Arachnia and defeats the villainous Chaotica [V 206]. stardate 52438.9 {09 June} Lt. Commander Tuvok and Paris are trapped on a Class E planet located within a subspace sinkhole. Using a probe as a transporter relay the "Voyager" rescues them [V 207]. Grand Nagus Zek is captured by the Alliance in the "Mirror" universe. The Regent agrees to exchange Zek for a Klingon cloaking device provided by Rom and Quark. Rom installs the device aboard the Regent's flagship, sabotaged to allow the vessel to be captured by O'Brien commanding the "Defiant" [DSN 562]. stardate 52442.7 {10 June} Admiral Valerie Umstead organizes a spearhead assault based around two wings of "Galaxy" class ships and several destroyer wings after determining the Dominion-Cardassian lines were vulnerable in part of the Kalandra Sector. The Chudala system is captured by Umstead's flagship, the U.S.S. "Rabor" (NCC-73169) without significant losses [Inet10]. Reactors are online and supplying primary power to the "Panther." Computer systems are operating at 86% of maximum, with the system expected to become self aware early in September. Testing begins on the warp core. An upgraded "Galaxy" class bridge module (first tested on the "Enterprise- D" in 2371) is attached [Inet11]. The Battle of Marcan is fought, a decisive and important victory for the Klingons. The Klingon Bird of Prey "Pagh" takes on Jem'Hadar and Breen ships, crashing on Marcan V. The "Pagh" is lost, as is Captain Kargan and most of the crew. Klag, with only one arm, single-handedly slays the Jem'Hadar and Vorta survivors. The battle paves the way for the Klingon Defense Force and Star Fleet vessels to penetrate the Allicar sector. Klag is hailed as the Hero of Marcan and is awarded command of the "Gorkon" "Qang" class starship. This is also the period during which the Al'Hmatti ally themselves with the Kreel, thus increasing attacks on Klingon ships associated with TaD [TNG #61]. July The U.S.S. "Galaxy" (NCC-70637) class ship of the "Galaxy" class is drydocked at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards for conversion to the "Galaxy (II)" class configuration [Inet1]. The "Razor" class long range fighter is proved to be operational and Star Fleet examines the performance. The fighter is commissioned adn Star Fleet places an order for 430 to be distributed within the U.F.P. The "Razor" class normally operates at impulse speeds though possesses warp 4 capacity (for 6 hours), carries a crew of 1, and 1 emergency transporter. Ordnance consists of 2 micro Type U phaser emitters, 1 Type J phaser emitter, and 2 forward micro torpedo launchers (8 quantum torpedoes) [Inet11]. stardate 52542.3 {16 July} In the Delta Quadrant, an immense starship-eating bio-plasmic organism lures the "Voyager" into an illusionary wormhole. Antimatter and tetrion bursts are employed to release the starship. Once free, warning beacons are launched to discourage future ships from encroaching upon the creature [V 208]. On DS9, Lt. Ezri Dax calls upon the memory of one of her former hosts (Joran) to solve a series of murders on the station carried out with a prototype TR-116 projectile rifle. Dax apprehends the killer: Vulcan science officer Lt. Chu'Lak [DSN 563]. Note that the "Voyager's" current complement is 143 [V 208/V 209]. When the "Voyager" destroys a lone Borg scoutship, Captain Janeway decides to go on the offensive with Operation Fort Knox: the theft of a Borg transwarp coil from a Borg sphere. The Borg queen makes Seven of Nine an offer to rejoin the Collective in exchange for sparing the "Voyager." She accepts [V 209]. A lone changeling, Laas, claiming not to be a Founder, intercepts a DS9 runabout and is brought aboard the station. Laas is taken into custody after killing a Klingon in self-defense. Colonel Kira frees him. Constable Odo says his farewells to Laas on Coralus III [DSN 564]. On DS9, a jack-in-the-box subroutine affects the Vic Fontaine holosuite program. Captain Sisko enters the simulation and rectifies the program [DSN 565]. 22 July {stardate 52556.2} The U.S.S. "Omega" (NCC-25743) class command and control heavy cruiser is commissioned. The "Omega" possesses the firepower of a "Galaxy" class explorer (10 phaser banks and 4 torpedo tubes), the shielding of a dreadnought, the sensory capability equaling that of dedicated science vessels, and a communications outfit that rivals that at Star Fleet HQ. At 8% smaller than the "Galaxy" class, the "Omega's" larger storage bay allows moderate damage to the ship to be repaired without the assistance of a starbase. The "Omega" carries 6 computer cores: 2 Duotronics M-9A AICS are devoted to Navigation, Ship's Control, Ship's Systems, and Library Resourcees; 1 Duotronics M-10 mod O designed strictly for Ship's Engineering; 1 Duotronics M-10 AICS for Sensors and Communication; 1 Duotronics M-11 AICS for Fleet Tactical Evaluation and Extrapolation; and 1 Duotronics M-11 AICS for Shield Point Defense. The "Omega" design is also rare in its use of twin antimatter cores for propulsion and on-board power, with 21 fusion reactors to power maneuvering thrusters and the ship's internal power grid. The Shield Point Defense System (SPDS) is revolutionary in the application of power devoted to defensive systems, pinpointing where an attack will strike the hull and redirecting the shield generator's energy to the precise region that will be hit. A total of 8 ships of this class will be constructed, specifically targeted for defending against Borg encroachments, the "Omega" class will also be employed in charting and exploring some of the gaps in the U.F.P.'s map. The testbed vessel for this class is the U.S.S. "Nogura" (NCC-54796), one of the unfinished "Galaxy" class frames. These ships possess warp 9.97 capacity and carry complements of only 615 [GEC V5N1]. An expert on Dominion biogenic weapons and ketracel-white, Dr. Bashir attends a conference on Romulus. Transport is provided by the "Intrepid" class starship "Bellerophon" (NCC-74705). Sloan, of Section 32, gives Bashir an assignment: gather data on the Romulan leadership [DSN 566]. stardate 52570.0 {27 July} The U.S.S. "Omega" (NCC-25743) class command and control heavy cruiser enters service [GEC V5N1]. stardate 52576.2 {29 July} The Klingon starship "Karoga" is destroyed by Dominion forces and Lt. Commander Worf is M.I.A. Lt. Dax steals the runabout "Ganda" and ventures into the Badlands to rescue Worf adrift in a lifepod only to be marooned together on Goralus when the "Ganda" is destroyed by Dominion warships. Both are captured by the Breen. Captain Sisko proposes to Kasidy Yates, though a Prophet vision forbids their marriage. Dukat is surgically altered to appear as a Bajoran [DSN 567]. August The "Intrepid" class cruiser U.S.S. "Bellerophon" (NCC-74705) is fully commissioned. The U.S.S. "Joan of Arc" (NCC-73289) "Entente" class dreadnought is laid down at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, Mars [Inet1]. Dukat in Human guise gains the confidence of, and seduces, Kai Winn on DS9. Captain Sisko marries Kasidy Yates. The Breen ally themselves with the Dominion, turning over Lt. Dax and Lt. Commander Worf [DSN 568]. Worf and Dax, transported to Cardassia Prime, await execution. Lt. Commander Worf kills Weyoun-7. Septimus III falls to the Klingons. Dukat's seduction of Kai Winn continues and emplores her to embrace the Pah-wraiths. Colonel Kira advises Winn to step down as Kai to be blessed by the Prophets. Ultimately Winn rejects the Prophets and turns to the Pah-wraiths. Disatisfied with the alliance, Damar helps Worf and Dax escape [DSN 569]. Worf and Dax return to DS9. The Breen attack Earth, hitting Star Fleet Headquarters. On Cardassia, Damar plots against the Dominion. The Breen launch a counter-offensive in the Chin'Toka system and the "Defiant" joins the ensuing battle's assault fleet. The "Defiant" is destroyed by a new Breen energy-dampening weapon, but all hands abandon ship successfully. The Chin'Toka system is regained by the Dominion. Dukat's identity is exposed, yet Kai Winn still trusts in the Pah-wraiths and consults the forbidden Kosst Amojan text. Damar encourages Cardassian assaults against the Dominion, destroying the cloning facility on Rondac III [DSN 570]. Colonel Kira, Odo, and Garak head up a mission to assist Damar's Cardassian Liberation Front. Dukat is blinded by the Kosst Amojan text and led out onto the streets. Dr. Bashir discovers that Odo was infected with the Founder's morphogenic disease years earlier--engineered by Section 31 to combat the Founders. Chancellor Gowron honors General Martok with the Star of Kahless, and assumes direct command of the forces [DSN 571]. The Cardassian reistance succeeds with a raid on the Tevak Shipyard, vaporizing the entire facility. Odo's condition continues to deteriorate. Dr. Bashir continues to fail at curing the Changeling disease. 7 Klingon ships are destroyed, 5 severely damaged, with General Martok in critical condition, when the raid on Avenal VII deep inside Dominion space fails. Damar's family is located by the Dominion and executed. The resistance captures a Dominion ship to obtain a Breen energy-dampening weapon. Lt. Commander Worf challenges Chancellor Gowron for ruling without honor and wisdom. Gowron is killed in personal combat by Worf, but he thrusts the vacant Chancellor's position onto General Martok [DSN 572]. The clone of Kahless leaves Qo'noS, traveling in disguise as a beggar. He begins research into the young figure of Morjod [DSN #30]. August The U.S.S. "Renaissance" (NCC-75504) "Sovereign" class heavy cruiser is laid down at Seskon Trella, Chagala, Tellar [Inet1]. The U.S.S. "Monitor" transwarp testbed vessel, homeported at Starbase 324, makes a routine voyage to Starbase 718 under Captain John Lewinski's command. It is a test run scheduled to last 5 days, carrying a skeleton crew of 38 (20 are warp drive engineers). 17 hours into the voyage, the "Monitor's" transwarp corridor inflates exponentially, dropping the ship 350,000 light years from home and costing the lives of 6 members of the engineering team [GN 48]. stardate 52619.2 {14 August} The Borg Queen intends to use Seven of Nine's uniqueness to aid in assimilating Humanity through the use of new nanoprobes detonated in Earth's atmosphere. 300,000 individuals of Species 10026 are assimilated into the Collective. Researching the Hansen logs, biodampeners and multi- adaptive shielding is fitted to the Delta flier mated with a transwarp drive coil. Seven of Nine is rescued from the Borg hive following combat within a transwarp conduit. The recovered transwarp coils bring the "Voyager" 15 years closer to the Alpha Quadrant (20,000 light years) [V 210]. After two weeks docked at a Varo generation ship, Ensign Kim falls in love [V 211]. stardates 52586.3-52597.4 {01-06 August} Aboard a duplicate "Voyager" with enhanced warp drive Lt. Torres and Lt. Paris are married. The crew come to the realization that they are bio-mimetic copies of the true "Voyager" crew from the class Y "demon" class world last year. The vessel is fired upon for violating the Ord'Mirit mining treaty and disintegrates shortly before the real "Voyager" receives her distress call [V 212]. The "Voyager" enters Chaotic Space through a trimetric fracture. Aliens within rewrite Commander Chakotay's DNA to communicate an escape route despite the byproduct of auditory and visual hallucinations [V 213]. Kurros tries to coerce Seven of Nine to join his Think Tank by hiring Hazari bounty hunters to assault the "Voyager" [V 214]. A distress call leads the "Voyager" to rescue two Maylon freighter survivors in escape pods. Their Theta radiation contaminated freighter's storage tanks on the brink of exploding forces the "Voyager" crew to dirvert the vessel into a nearby star [V 215]. James Kirk returns in the nick of time to Qo'noS with the antidote and saves Teilani's life. She gives birth to a malformed child, Joseph. Kirk leads Tiberius to the First Federation base aboard a duplicate "Enterprise" (the large transporter array was in reality a replicator!) and Picard's "Enterprise" follows. The two ships battle while entering the planetoid's entrance crater and Picard's "Enterprise" triumphs. Gutted "Fesarius" class ships are found within, along with a Preserver obelisk (PA-119) believed responsible for their destruction. Kirk, Tiberius, Spock, and McCoy return to Qo'noS while both "Enterprises" are refitted at Starbase 25-Alpha. Captain Picard visits psychohistorians T'Serl and Lept on Memory Alpha, who have predicted the end of the universe's link to Picard--and they abduct him, going as far as exposing him to Miri's World's virus (Site 2713). The psychohistorians ally themselves with the Kirks and postulate that the Preservers have been a part of an ongoing effort to influence the development of the U.F.P. through critical decisions. They return to the planet Halka where the first crossover incident occurred and discover a Ferengi station in orbit, a Ferengi ship the "Leveraged Buyout," and the "Intrepid" class starship "Pathfinder" (newly commanded by Captain Christine MacDonald). The Kirks transport over to the "Mirror" universe and discover a huge Preserver monolith in orbit. Exploration within is stifled by menacing shadow creatures, but James Kirk glimpses a potential future timeline where the "Mirror" universe is destroyed, before returning to the prime universe. Captain MacDonald is determined to proceed with the Ferengi experiment in geomagnetism of lessening the severity of ion storms by diverting some of their power through a large-scale dissipation system. By channeling the energy into thousands of geosensors around the planet (in direct contact with the planet's huge dilithium reserves). Spock believes that the unique 4-dimensional dilithium lattice will divert some of the energy into subspace, but in the "Mirror" universe the obelisk will create a transporter-beam effect to open a doorway between the two universes and force the dilithium reserves into the same coordinates in the "Mirror" universe creating a subspace explosion that will destroy that universe. Teilani beams aboard the "Pathway" to negotiate with MaacDonald, determined to preserve U.F.P. relations with the Ferengi and proceed with the experiment. Ship-to-ship fire results and Picard is forced to separate the "Enterprise's" hulls to combat both the "Buyout" and "Pathfinder." The former is destroyed by the battle section, the latter suffers a warp core breach and its hull plummets into the atmosphere of Halka. Survivors are beamed aboard the "Enterprise" as the ship breaks up, but Teilani is lost. Kirk returns to Chal with his son Joseph [GN 40]. Hull work is complete on the "Panther." Habitat modules are attached and the bridge unit is brought to functional status. The chassis is completed and computer systems are uploaded and tested. The primary modules are attached and the outer hull of the saucer nears completion [Inet11]. stardate 52645.7 {23 August} Dr. Bashir succeeds in luring Luthor Sloan of Section 31 to Deep Space 9, using the false message of finding a cure for Odo's diseased state. Sloan commits suicide, but not before Dr. Bashir and Chief O'Brien link their minds to Sloan's through illegal Romulan mind probes. Bashir obtains the antidote and cures Odo [DSN 573]. stardates 52647-52648+ {24 August} The "Voyager's" EMH tutors Seven of Nine on Human dating rituals. The Koti ambassador tours the "Voyager" [V 216]. Stephen Cortez and other replacement miners are assigned to BorSitu Minor [SCE #9]. Anh Hoang works on a plasma injector in a lab after having been removed from a nacelle [TNG #73]. September The U.S.S. "Da Gama" (NCC-74303) "Nova" class surveyor is launched from Chandley Works [Inet1]. On DS9, Remara is instructed to kill Garak without questions. Garak persuades her otherwise [DSN #27]. Prylar Istani returns to Bajor [DSNA1]. Koll Azernal pays McKinley Station a visit [TNG #74]. The warp core of the "Panther" passes Review 3 and is tested to 80% peak. The computer system is fully self aware and the umbilicals from the station are cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. The structural latching systems onaboard the "Panther" with regards to saucer separation are tested and approved. The impulse systems pass Review 3 and are autonomous for low level power control. The secondary backup generators are shut down and become auxiliary system control. The structural latching system for saucer separation passes Review 3 [Inet11]. 22 April? {stardate 52306.8?} Captain Janeway recalls her ancestor Shannon O'Donnel who helped build the 21st Century's Millennium Gate on Earth. Neelix establishes Ancestor's Eve [V 217]. On Innovar Prime in the Delta Quadrant, Two of Nine, Three of Nine, and Four of Nine are disconnected from the Borg Collective [V 222]. stardate 52808.9 {22 October} The Kalandra Campaign begins as Star Fleet retakes the Kalandra Sector. Running out of ktracel-white and suffering serious discipline problems as a result, the Shar'tala'veb system falls to the 10th Fleet. Concurrently the 7th Fleet initiates an extended campaign against the Ducha'asa Vell system. When the crippled "Qa'tang" destroys the Bethra Nor station in a suicide attack, the Federation alliance pours through the hole in the line forcing them to surrender. Enemy fleets are lured into an ambush near the Violet Nebula. Within another two weeks, the Federation alliance forces capture another half dozen systems including Trenatha, Cortule, and two on the borders of the Violet Nebula--the Federation now controlling nearly half of the Kalandra Sector [Inet10]. This is roughly the period during which the Battle of Rashanar is fought. Every ship, from every side, which takes part in this battle will be lost. The end result is a boneyard of anomalies and dead hulks. The Romulans will lose their brand new "Rom'drex" "D'deridex" class warbird here, complete with their latest cloaking devices, singularity warp reactor, interphase generators, disruptors, and shields. The U.S.S. "Seattle" and/or the U.S.S. "Hickock" will be the only "Ambassador" class starship/s to perish here, only recently recommissioned for the Dominion War. A much newer Star Fleet ship, the "Asgard" of the "Galaxy" class will also be lost [TNG #68, TNG #69]. stardate 52832.2 {30 October} The U.S.S. "Colossus" (NX-83787) class heavy cruiser is launched from the Tau Ceti Fleet Yards. A massive super heavy cruiser measuring 973 meters in length and carrying a complement of 1100, it is the most advanced vessel in the fleet. The "Colossus" has warp 9.977 capacity and is armed with 12 Type XI phaser arrays, 4 quantum torpedo launchers, 2 plasma torpedo turrets and 1 nucleonic rail gun. Some 7 vessels will comprise this class [Inet12]. October The "Intrepid" class cruiser "Traveller" (NCC-74716) is commissioned [Inet1]. Richard Bashir's 2-year prison term ends [DSN 514]. Around this time, Captain Montgomery Scott is appointed the liason between the Star Fleet Corps of Engineers and the Star Fleet Admiralty [SCE #1]. In the Gamma Quadrant, Coamis joins the crew of the "Even Odds" replacing the retiring YimMa as the ship's archaeologist [DSN #28]. stardate 52861.274 {10 November} Temporal distortions affect the "Voyager." Captain Braxton from the 29th Century abducts Seven of Nine to the Federation timeship "Relativity" (NCV-474439-G) in the 29th Century to help locate a temporal disruptor weapon hidden aboard the "Voyager" somewhere in time. Braxton learns that a future self planted the device to obliterate the starship. In an alternate timeline the "Voyager" is destroyed [V 218]. stardate 52861.3 {10 November} Captain Sisko is given command of a new "Defiant" class escort, the U.S.S. "Sao Paulo" (NCC-75633) and given permission to rename her "Defiant." The resistance is betrayed by Gul Revok, leading them into a trap. On DS9, Dr. Bashir falls for Lt. Dax. On Cardassia, Gul Damar leads a civilian revolt in the streets. Grand Nagus Zek names Quark as his successor but he turns over the title to Rom, repulsed by the reforms. With counter-measures devised to the Breen energy-dampening weapon, the Dominion falls back. Kasidy Yates tells Captain Sisko that she is pregnant [DSN 574]. 11 November {stardate 52863.0} Warp stress coating is applied to the U.S.S. "Panther" and the ship is clear to begin deep space assessments. All primary tests have passed Review 4. Final exterior markings and paint are applied, and the U.S.S. "Panther" is officially commissioned during a brief ceremony. The bridge plaque is put in pride of place and Captain Sle'bok takes command of the ship. The "Panther" class is designed to serve as an enhanced explorer and combat enhanced battleship. Based in part on the "Galaxy" class, the "Panther" class has a slightly smaller, shorter, more squared off saucer section, improved computer systems and engines, and an upgraded ordnance suite [Inet11]. stardate 52873.1 {14 November} The Battle of the Three Suns. After Star Fleet's development of a defense against the Breen energy dissipator, the Federation alliance plans a major offensive on multiple fronts: Chin'toka, Daxura, and Zhamur. The plan works best in the Zhamur system and the Federation completes its control of the Kalandra Sector. Overall, the so-called Battle of the Three Suns accounts for 6,000 destroyed or crippled enemy ships, approximately 20% of the enemy's total fleet [Inet10]. Following the destruction of New Beijing, Dr. Nathan Locken is recruited by Section 31 for a mission to Sindorin where an abandoned Jem'Hadar hatchery is located. His mission is to discover if the hatchery DNA sequencers could be adjusted to make the Jem'Hadar loyal to Star Fleet. Locken turns against Section 31, takes over the facility, and establishes himself as a Khan-like dictator of a proposed New Federation [S31 #3]. The Federation-Klingon-Romulan Alliance fleet heads to retake Cardassia Prime. Unexpectantly, the Cardassian fleet turns against the Dominion, allowing the combined Alliance fleet to take Cardassia. Taking back the capital, Damar dies. Garak kills the last Weyoun clone. Odo links with the female Founder on Cardassia, curing her of the disease. She orders a cease fire and agrees to stand trial. Although Garak's exile is over, the death toll on Cardassia is over 800 million dead as the Dominion began to level the cities. A peace treaty is signed, officially ending the war. Lt. Commander Worf accepts the position of Federation Ambassader to Kronos. Kai Winn and Gul Dukat (his sight restored) release the Pah-wraiths from the fire caves. While Winn is disintegrated, Sisko fulfills his destiny imprisoning the Pah-wraiths and Gul Dukat. He vanishes into the Celestial Temple, leaving Colonel Kira in command of DS9. Kira sees Odo off, returning to the Delta Quadrant and the Founders' homeworld to cure the changelings. Ensign Nog is promoted to Lieutenant. Chief O'Brien leaves DS9 for a teaching position at Star Fleet Academy: Professor of (Optronic Systems) Engineering [DSN 575]. Note that this is another costly victory. Even before Operation Final Assault above Cardassia Prime, one-third of the Federation-Klingon- Romulan fleet was lost. The Federation fleet, led by Admiral Ross aboard the U.S.S. "Farragut" was composed of 6 squadrons of Star Fleet vessels, each led by 2 heavy cruiser starships, vanguarded by 4 assault ships and 20 fighters, and rearguarded by 2 destroyers charged not to let the enemy get past them. At war the least of the combined forces over the past decade, the Romulans had more ships in better condition, and their loss is the flagship "D'ridthau." The renamed "Sao Paulo" (NCC-75633) will participate as the U.S.S. "Defiant," with the same registry as the prototype: NX-74205 [DSN 575]. The Klingon ship "Lallek" is one vessel participating in the taking of Cardassia. Kurak, serving aboard, becomes House Head when her father is killed at Avinall VII. Kurak must remain in the Defense Force [IKSG #2]. General Martok, Chancellor of the Klingon Empire, heads back to Qo'noS aboard the imperial flagship "Negh'Var," commanded by Captain K'Tar, for his induction ceremony. After taking up orbit, the Great Hall in the First City is bombed. A young warrior named Morjod lays claim, boasting of Martok and Worf conspiring with enemies and bringing shame to the Empire. Morjod promises to build a new empire after Martok's is purged, and he has a compliment of Hur'q slaves to do it. The "Negh'Var" is suddenly attacked and destroyed--but at the cost of 4 "Vor'cha" class cruisers ("M'ganath," "Ti'voH," "Spear of Kaltad," and "Kerla"). Before destruction, Ambassador Worf manages to beam down the bridge officers to the Ketha lowlands, where a crude and temporary headquarters is established. When Martok's mate, Sirella, is captured, the General takes it upon himself to rescue her after Morjod promises her execution. Morjod reveals himself to be the Martok's bastard son, the spawn of Gothmara of the House of Kultan. Falling into his trap, Martok and Sirella are prepared for public execution in a reconstructed cha'ta'rok ("machine that tears"). Worf, Alexander, Kahless, and those loyal to Martok arrive to rescue them in the nick of time, beaming them aboard his old ship, the "Rotarran" [DSN #29]... Ezri Dax joins Martok's ragtag fleet, now consisting of the "Ch'Tang," "B'Moth," "Ya'Vang," "Orantho," and "Rotarran." Kahless briefs the crews on what his research has uncovered: Gothmara wields the most power, having mutagenically bred the Hur'q using Klingon DNA, and seemingly based on Boreth, always intended to avenge the death of her House and splinter the Klingon Empire. The ships set course for Boreth: Martok commanding the "Ch'Tang," Sirella aboard the "Orantho," Worf on the "Rotarran," and Drex (Martok's true son) on the "Ya'Vang." A rendezvous with General Ngane's flagship "Chak'ta" goes wrong: Under the command of Morjod, the "Ch'Tang" is disabled and nearly destroyed. Sirella sacrifices herself and her ship to takeout Morjod's light cruisers, saving Martok's life. Martok makes his own way to Boreth by way of shuttle, again confronting Sirella and her Hur'q creatures, after finding much of the surface decimated. Martok is healed by the Katai, an ancient order of Klingons. Worf diverts the "Rotarran" to recover the Sword of Kahless. On the surface of Boreth, a climactic battle begins between Morjod's warriors and those loyal to Martok, the latter effectively turning the tide against the former. The crippled "Rotarran" crashlands, delivering the Sword of Kahless to Martok. In combat, he defeats Morjod (who mutates into a Hur'q!) and later Gothmara. Over the coming months, Martok will be reinstated as Chancellor and see to the reconstruction of the Great Hall [DSN #30]. Note that the "Sword of Kahless" will replace the "Negh'Var" as the Klingon Imperial flagship of the Empire [IKSG #2]. Ezri Dax enjoys a holosuite simulation of Las Vegas with Vic Fontaine on DS9 [GN 38]. Lt. Melora Pazlar is temporarily assigned to the "Enterprise" for a low-gravity study of Primus IV. She and the ship are summoned to her homeworld, Gemworld, which is under seige by a dimensional rift directing a stream of dark matter at the crystalline planet. It is the result of sabotage in the artificial world's support program. Lt. Barclay is named Acting Senior Engineer of the Elaysians. The "Akira" class ship "Summit" is destroyed by the rift. Both the world and the "Enterprise" face destruction by thoron radiation. "Enterprise" fatalities: 7 including Ensign Yontel (Conn Officer) [TNG #58]... "Enterprise" away teams begin collecting the crystal shard keys required to shutdown Gemworld's shell, allowing the starship to temporarily power the force fields. The Alpusta seize control of the "Enterprise" and mount one of the ship's phaser banks on the shell, intending to use its destructive energy against the dimensional rift. Control of the ship is attained, but the plan to power the force fields fails when one key turns out to be a forgery. Commander Troi establishes telepathic contact with the entity within the rift, convincing it to close up and retreat. Lt. Pazlar decides to remain on Gemworld and aid in its reconstruction [TNG #59]. 25 November {stardate 52901.4} The U.S.S. "MacArthur," 2nd ship of the "Panther" class, is commissioned [Inet11]. This is possibly the time of the End of the universe odyssey embarked upon by Q, Captain Picard, and Commander Data when Q's son and wife are swallowed up by a cosmic sinkhole. They enter the Q Continuum, then a bizarre multiverse. The universe is destroyed, and then reborn by the intervention of another omnicient being [GN 37]. December The "Intrepid" class cruiser U.S.S. "Morgan" (NCC-74727) is launched from Earth Station McKinley [Inet1]. The "Meteor" (NCC-75660) class frigate enters service. This is the second multi-vector attack ship (following the "Prometheus" design) capable of splitting into two parts. The ship's maximum warp speed is 9.97 and carries a complement of 120. This class totals 6 vessels [Inet2]. Jake Sisko joins the B'hala excavation on Bajor [DSNA1]. An automated distress call leads the "Voyager" to beam aboard an artificial intelligence explosive. Trying to shut it down, the weapon commandeer's the EMH's matrix and takes control of the ship setting the "Voyager" on course for its intended target (a military installation on Celenia Prime). Its mission is terminated through an encrypted file and returns to a fleet of 32 warheads, destroying them [V 219]. 16 December {stardate 52958.9} The U.S.S. "Stephanie" (NCC-3404) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is commissioned [GEC V5N5]. In the War of the Prophets timeline, Cardassia Prime is destroyed along with the Hub Colonies and Union Territories, ending the War almost one year to the day of the "Defiant's" disappearance. The Grigari liberate the Lazon II camp, freeing Thomas Riker. Just after, Ensign Nog is assigned to the U.S.S. "Enterprise" under Captain Picard. Picard becomes his mentor [MIL #2]. The spectacle of two colliding suns draws the "Voyager" to a doomed star system. Attempting to escape the cataclysm is a sublight colony ship "Traveler" carrying the last of the Rhawn people, unfortunately not distant or swift enough to escape in time. Captain Janeway decides to help the "Traveler's" dilemma through the introduction of 'push points' on the vessel to assist the ship's tractor beams. Seven of Nine mysteriously becomes the target of a series of potentially fatal accidents on the "Voyager" leading ultimately to the conclusion that the ship's computer itself is the culprit. A gel pack programmed by the deceased Section 31 agent Ensign Roberta Luke some 18 months previous has activated Directive P1/OR-01047. Accessing the computer core results in the trilithium resin storage tanks exploding, contaminating the ship's atmosphere, and forcing a total evacuation to the "Traveler." The ship's EMH modifies a gel pack to purge the computer of the virus and the "Voyager" is retaken. Having lost valuable time in the efforts, the ship's deflectors and a series of photon charges are used to shield the "Traveler" from the explosive emissions [S31 #4]. This is roughly the time during which Carla Johnson gives birth to Kevin [V #23]. {29 December, stardate 52994.5} Captain Benjamin Sisko is officially listed as missing. (Joseph Sisko will begin counting the days from this point forwards) [MG #3]. The "Voyager" comes to the rescue of the "Equinox" (NCC-72381 "Nova" class science vessel) commanded by Captain Ransom, assaulted by hostile aliens. The "Equinox" officers have been sacrificing the nucleogenic aliens' lives by converting them into fuel to enhance their propulsion systems. Ransom takes back the "Equinox" and sets course for the Alpha Quadrant with the protective field generator, leaving the "Voyager" under attack [V 220]... 2376 stardate 53105.2? {07 February?} Obsession drives Captain Janeway to huntdown the "Equinox" and rescue Seven of Nine held hostage by Captain Ransom. A deadly cat and mouse game ensues, forcing Ransom to surrender despite being relieved of command of his own ship. The "Equinox" is destroyed but not before the remaining crew are beamed aboard the "Voyager." Officers Marla Gilmore, James Morrow, Angela Tassoni, and Brian Sofin are stripped of rank [V 221]. Kyle Riker leads a Federation team to study the progress of Delta Sigma IV's new society. Work begins on Earth to develop a counteragent to the longevity problem of the inhabitants of Delta Sigma IV [TNG #72]. January The commanding officer and crew of the U.S.S. "Tolkien" submits a brief for a fourth class of fighter, following heavy casualties during an attack on the colony of Rosevelt VI. A well-armed space-superiority fighter capable of entering a planet's atmosphere and able to give fire support to ground troops. A highly maneuverable craft capable of handling a multitude of roles and attacking a variety of targets, able to achieve a maximum of warp 6 for a short period of time and to be fitted with weapons and shields. These are the specs for the "Broadsword" class multi-role strike fighter [Inet11]. The U.S.S. "Reuben James" (NCC-75048) "Sovereign" class heavy cruiser is launched from the Puget Sound Fleet Yards. At the Seskon Trella yards, the U.S.S. "Columbia" (NCC-75827) "Sovereign" class heavy cruiser is laid down. The "Nova" class surveyor U.S.S. "Vespucci" (NCC-74321) is launched from the Chandley Works, while her sistership the U.S.S. "Da Gama" (NCC-74303) is commissioned [Inet1]. As of this year, the Klingon Empire has only 2 types of Battleships in active service: the "Negh'Var" and "Gel'joQ," with the former being a unique ship, the Empire's flagship. The maximum speed attainable by Klingon vessels is warp 9.8 [Inet10]. Lt. Nog begins working on a deal with the Shelliak. In 4 months it will yield a shield modulator [G #4]. In the Gamma Quadrant, the Yaron Oracle is looted by the Drang [DSN #28]. (192nd-203rd day in the Year of Kahless 1001) Captain Klag of the I.K.S. "Gorkon" ("Qang" class) answers a distress call from TaD ("frozen"), a Klingon world being mined for topaline, inhabited by the conquered Al'Hamatti people who want their freedom. Ambassador Worf is assigned to mediate a peace between the Klingons, Federation, and Al'Hamatti. He is assigned Giancarlo Wu as his aide and given transport aboard the "Enterprise" to the Klingon border where he transfers to the "Gorkon" for final transport to TaD. The rebels have allied themselves with the Kreel and the "Gorkon" battles a small fleet of Kreel vessels. With the low output of topaline and the death of the local emperor, Worf's solution is to appoint a Klingon 'emperor' to the position and grant the Al'Hamatti their freedom. Ambassador Worf is transported to Qo'noS [TNG #61]. On a mission to rescue a Federation cargo hauler stuck in the Romulan Neutral Zone (Section 19), the "Enterprise" encounters the first of many "dead zones," energy dampening regions where subspace and warp technology are inoperable. Ambassador Spock and the infamous Romulan mass-murderer T'sart are brought aboard the "Enterprise." Spock believes T'sart has vital information about the phenomena, which is manifesting itself throughout the entire galaxy. Klingon governor Kalor poisons T'sart. Preparing for a mission into Romulan space, Captain Picard dispatches the runabout "Kaku" to recover a rare Romulan element from a relay station to help mask the trail of the "Enterprise." Commander Folan of the Romulan warbird "Makluan" precipitates this action and rigs the station to destruct moments before the runabout's arrival. In the Lormit Sector of the Klingon Empire, mercenaries loyal to T'sart board the "Enterprise" and gain at least temporary control of the starship [TNG #62]... In Romulan space, Riker and his away team are rescued by a Romulan civilian trader. At the Lantig planetoid, Riker and Troi arrange to sell themselves as slaves to gain sufficient funds to purchase barantium. Ambassador Spock manages to convince Subcommander Folan of the warbird "Makluan" of the dead zone threat and the need to reach the Caltiskan system. There, the "Enterprise" penetrates the alien sphere responsible for the dead zone phenomena and shuts it down [TNG #63]. Following this mission, the "Enterprise" is assigned to search the Badlands. The 3-week mission will feature Commander Vaughn, advising the mission on Breen tactics [DSNA1]. The "Neptune" (NX-77000) prototype heavy cruiser is launched. Originally named the "Nova" as the sucessor to the "Galaxy" class, the "Neptune" is virtually a complete new development compared to the original plans dating back almost 25 years. This prototype carries a crew complement of 660 and has a maximum warp speed of 9.975 [Inet2]. "Concorde" class starships become frontline vessels this year [Inet11]. stardate 53049.2 {18 January} The U.S.S. "Voyager" is docked at a Markonian outpost for servicing. Seven of Nine encounters former drones of her own unimatrix and links with them to recover a lost memory [V 222]. In a shuttle accident, B'Elanna Torres has a near-death experience while in a coma [V 223]. An undocumented adventure between the "Da Vinci" and a Pakled craft occurs. The crew repair the disabled Pakled vessel using P-38s (Star Fleet-issue can openers) after suffering from a cascade circuitry overload [SCE #5]. On DS9, Quark begins stashing away yarmok sauce in a cargo bay [MG #2]. Garak, still on Cardassia Prime, helps to rebuild his shattered world with Dr. Parmak. He attends the memorial service for Legate Damar in the Tarlak Sector, observes the bickering new political factions struggling to control Cardassia, and sends Dr. Bashir a copy of his memoirs [DSN #27]. February The U.S.S. "Tarlach" (NCC-56373) "Arcadia" class shuttlecarrier is one ship assigned to recovery operations at Cardassia Prime [Inet4]. Brenna Covington has a small sonic shower installed in her apartment on Earth [V #24]. Ensign Thirishar ch'Thane is assigned to DS9 as a science officer. It is the Andorian's second assignment. Also assigned to the station, around this time, is Lt. Ro Laren as Chief of Security [DSNA1]. The ASDB approves of the general idea for the "Broadsword" class and design work begins at the Avalon Fleet Yards [Inet11]. Aliens lurking within a T class nebula tap into the "Voyager's" EMH's cognitive subroutines. The Doctor's destabilizing algorithms interfere with his "daydreaming" but manages to repel an invasion force. Captain Janeway contemplates an ECH (Emergency Command Hologram) and awards the Doctor a medal [V 224]. Ensign Paris purchases a second-hand spacecraft from Abaddon's Depository of Lost Treasures which he calls Alice. The craft's neutrogenic interface links Paris' synaptic functions to the ship and attempts to take him over [V 225]. stardate 53263.2 {05 April} Returning from the Kesat homeworld with Neelix, Lt. Commander Tuvok falls victim to the Ba'Neth. He experiences a period of emotional flux after emerging from a coma [V 226]. A "Voyager" away team encounters a Kartelan freighter carrying supplies from Sector 492, a territory containing a former Talaxian colony. Amber spice brought aboard contains the larvae of photonic fleas which will infest a plasma power grid [V 229]. The "Enterprise" defends Blossom IV from an alien assault. Captain Picard briefs Captain Scott of the situation before taking the "Enterprise" to the Folnar system. Scott assigns Captain David Gold of the "Da Vinci" to salvage the derelic alien vessel, with Chief Engineer La Forge's help. The immense hulk is found infested with alien insectoid parasites and is destroyed. Crew member 111, a Bynar, is killed in the line of duty [SCE #1]. The "Da Vinci" is dispatched to fix the sentient computer Ganitriul responsible for running the planet Eerlik, sabotaged by Pevvni Purists with a virus. Once repaired, the ship heads for Starbase 505 [SCE #2]. An Omearan starsearcher (7445) crashes on the planet Intar. The "Da Vinci" is called in to salvage the craft. First contact is achieved with the Omearans and the vessel is returned to its people. 111 selects the name Soloman and Engineer La Forge returns to the "Enterprise" [SCE #3]. stardate 53167.9 {01 March} Emerging from a subspace corridor 200 light years from their previous coordinates to escape the Turei, the "Voyager" revives a Vaadwaur from 892 years in stasis. Janeway is made the offer of helping revive the race in return for a subspace corridor 1,000 light years closer to home. The Vaadwaur turn against the "Voyager" and in turn Captain Janeway turns to the Turei. 53 Vaadwaur ships escape [V 227]. The lost U.S.S. "Defiant" (NCC-1717) reappears in Tholian space and the "Da Vinci" is assigned to recover her. After boarding, an anomalous power source is found on the lower decks of the abandoned vessel, and without provocation the "Defiant" is fired upon by the Tholians, pushing her back into the interphase rift. By creating a warp pulse, the "Defiant" is forced back into normal space and recovered by the "Da Vinci." Her cargo a captured web prototype: evidence that a Klingon colony on Taelus II had been massacred a century earlier [SCE #4, SCE #5]. The propulsion dynamics of the "Thumper" are approved and sent to the Jupiter Station for in-depth study. The M/ARA design is standardized for the "Thumper" class and follow-up work is continued for the "Galaxy" class. The spaceframe design is approved and full specifications are forwarded the Utopia Planitia for designations. Utopia Planitia is currently full, so the plans and briefs are designated to the San Francisco Fleet Yards orbiting Earth. Production begins on the "Thumper" with a projected 8 year turnover for the prototype ship. After concerns are raised in regards to warp field dynamics, the saucer separation mechanisms are returned to the Vulcan Construction Agency for redesign work [Inet11]. At the B'hala excavation, Istani Reyla gives Jake Sisko a prophetic document insinuating that he will enter the wormhole and retrieve his father. Shortly thereafter, Istani is murdered on Deep Space 9. The "Nebula" class starship U.S.S. "Aldebaran" is destroyed by an unprovoked attack on DS9 by 3 Dominion vessels, while a 4th tries to intercept them. In the Badlands, the "Enterprise" recovers the lost Orb of Memory from the derelect transport freighter "Kamal." The "Enterprise" heads for DS9, with Commander Elias Vaughn aboard. A cloaked Jem'Hadar soldier is exposed on the station: Third Kitana'klan, who claims that Odo sent him to observe station activity. Lt. Ro Laren finds Istani's hidden book and has it translated. A book of prophecies which have all come true, it reveals that Kassidy Yates' son will be the Avatar and 10,000 will die for the child's sake before his birth. Jake Sisko returns to DS9 in order to purchase a shuttle from Quark and embarks on his destiny, entering the wormhole. Federation, Romulan, and Klingon forces rendezvous in the Gentariat system, preparing for war. Admiral Ross commanding the "Cerberus" ("Prometheus" class) mobilizes the fleet [DSNA1]... March The U.S.S. "Pathfinder" (NCC-82135) "Nova" class surveyor is laid down at Chandley Works, Caravalia, Mars. The U.S.S. "Vespucci" (NCC-74321) "Nova" class surveyor is commissioned [Inet1]. The U.S.S. "Gryphon" commanded by Elaine Mello begins assisting DS9. First Officer Alex Montenegro sees to the implantation of First Minister Shakaar [MG #4]. BorSitu Minor receives replacement supplies and equipment [SCE #9]. The "Enterprise" finally arrives at DS9 and Captain Picard turns over the holy Orb of Memory. Colonel Kira uploads a copy of the heretical book found in B'hala to Bajor's communications network. Kitana'klan breaks free from security and sabotages the station's reactors, setting them to overload (curiously the destruction of DS9, and the nearby ships "Enterprise" and "Tcha'voth" would total 10,000 deaths as prophesized!). Col. Kira manages to jettison the fusion reactor hull in time to save the station and the evacuating ships. Another Jem'Hadar reveals himself: Taran'atar, the real emissary dispatched by Odo, with a data chip confirming his credentials. The "Enterprise" heads to Starbase 375 for repairs. Commander Vaughn is granted his request of service as the new Executive Officer on DS9. Colonel Kira has an Orb experience leading her to B'hala and uncovering crypts of 10,000 who helped keep the book safe. For Kira's actions, Vedek Yevir Linjarin has her attainted [DSNA2]. The "Da Vinci" rendezvous with Lt. Nog to salvage the fusion core from Empok Nor in the Trivas system to repower DS9. They once again run into the Androssi Overseer Biron, already stationed on Empok Nor and working on converting the abandoned station into a mobile weapons platform. The core's structural integrity is damaged, forcing the crew to take an alternate approach [SCE #6]... The Star Fleet Corps of Engineers succeed in towing the mothballed Cardassian station Empok Nor to DS9 using multiple ships. The remainder of Empok Nor is placed in orbit of Cajara, the system's 7th planet. While the station's lower reactor core is replaced, Dr. Bashir (now promoted to Lt. Commander) reluctantly accepts a mission from Cole, a Section 31 operative. Bashir is to stop a rogue Section 31 agent, Dr. Ethan Locken, who has established himself on the planet Sindorin in the Badlands. Genetically-enhanced much like Bashir, Locken is founding his own New Federation with himself as a Khan-like figure using genetically-engineered Jem'Hadar warriors and bio-weaponry to strike out. The runabout "Euphrates" is shot down, and Bashir seemingly falls under his antagonist's charm. Lt. Ro rallies the native Ingavi against Locken's troops. Ezri Dax manages to dope the Jem'Hadar's ketracel white supply while Taran'atar turns them against their creator. Section 31 sees to the recovery of Locken's data, the extermination of the Ingavi, and the elimination of all evidence of their involvement. Commander Vaughn, a long-time opponent of Section 31, has used one of their own vessels against them: their holoship to rescue the Ingavi race and relocate them back to Ingav [S31 #3]. {29 March, stardate 53243.2} Jake Sisko is officially listed as missing. (Joseph Sisko will begin counting the days from this point forwards) [MG #3]. April The U.S.S. "Morgan" (NCC-74727) "Intrepid" class cruiser is commissioned [Inet1]. The U.S.S. "Osiris" (NCC-3092) is recommissioned following extensive refitting--after the end of the Dominion War. The ship will be made the flagship of a small expeditionary force to explore and guard the Goldin Discontinuity under the command of Fleet Captain Edgar Torres [Inet13]. A hunted Tosk lands his ship on an unnamed planet. He discovers an Eav-oq crystal and is implanted with the drive to return to their civilization [DSN #28]. Construction begins on the "Broadsword" prototype. The basic space frame is laid out according to the design. A mini computer core is installed and a "heavy" version of the "Rogue" class micro Cochrane engine is used in the class [Inet11]. stardate 53267.5 {06 April} Caught in a storm, Jake Sisko's craft the "Venture" is without power. Jake Sisko makes a 'final' log entry on the brink of succumbing to hypothermia and losing consciousness [DSN #28]... Day 1 of Jacob Sisko's Log {07 April, stardate 53267.8?} Jake Sisko is rescued by the salvage ship "Even Odds" (2454al116-ka) in the Gamma Quadrant, commanded by Captain Dezavrim [DSN #28]. stardates 53270.2-53291.5 {07-15 April} (5th-16th day of Sendrak, 23rd year of Togh) Commander Sonya Gomez temporarily leaves the "Da Vinci" to help with the construction of a subspace accelerator on the planet Sarindar. She finds herself surrounded by death caused by an ancient robotic servant [SCE #7, SCE #8]. Day 2 of Jacob Sisko's Log {08 April, stardate 53270.5?} Jake Sisko is given a tour of the "Even Odds" and meets all of its mixed crew, while enroute to Drang [DSN #28]... During this period, the "Defiant" is augmented for Gamma Quadrant exploration (a month away). Refit includes shuttlepod removal and pod bay reconfiguration, sensor recalibration, and the installation of biochemical and stellar cartography labs [MG #1]. On the planet Drang, Jake Sisko has his first adventure with the crew of the "Even Odds" recovering stolen merchandise. Jake is hailed as a hero by the crew for recovering one of the priceless Giani'aga boxes [DSN #28]. stardates 53292.7-53301.2 {16-19 April} The "Voyager" encounters a graviton ellipse containing an early Earth space vessel launched to Mars in 2032, the "Aries IV." Entering the ellipse in the Delta Flyer to retrieve the command module, the Flyer itself nearly becomes entrapped. Seven of Nine succeeds in retrieving the ship's logs and the deceased mission commander for a proper space burial [V 228]. Day 16 of Jacob Sisko's Log {22 April, stardate 53308.7?} The "Even Odds" rendezvous with the Yaron ship "Glimnis" returning their Oracle in exchange for 350 Klon paegs [DSN #28]... stardate 53329 {29 April} Seven of Nine modifies her alcove to act as a cortical processing subunit, allowing her to directly download data. Her modified alcove has the undesirable effect of generating paranoia after processing data into elaborate conspiracy theories. Assisting an alien's warp catapult, the "Voyager's" journey is reduced by 3 years [V 229]. 04 May {stardate 53341.5} The U.S.S. "Anna Lee" (NCC-3405) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is launched [GEC V5N5]. The warp engines are fitted to the "Broadsword" prototype. The computer core is deemed operational and basic testing on the fighter begins [Inet11]. On Earth, Lt. Barclay is removed from the Pathfinder Project when his obsession in contacting the "Voyager" causes a holo-addiction relapse. Barclay's theory is to use a tachyon beam directed at a Class B itinerate pulsar to create enough gravitic energy to create an artificial singularity. His supervisors view it as an abuse of MIDAS (Mutara Interdimensional Deep Space Transponder Array). Counselor Deanna Troi visits Barclay while the "Enterprise" is in orbit and the crew are on shore leave. Disobeying orders, Barclay succeeds in briefly establishing two-way communication with the "Voyager" and exchanging log files and information on hypersubspace technology [V 230]. The "Da Vinci" answers a catastrophic systems failure distress call from BorSitu Minor, a small automated mining outpost. Most of the personnel are found dead, the outpost literally riddled with mysterious holes. Investigation traces the disaster to the accidental activation of an experimental mining machine developed by Dr. V'reet D't Madl'r [SCE #9]. Captain Shelby, now commanding the U.S.S. "Exeter," halts an insect infestation problem on Makkus. War with their neighboring world Corinder is narrowly avoided and Makkus joins the Federation. Captain Calhoun escapes from Yakaba aboard a stolen runabout with his adopted son, Moke. Shelby reassembles the original crew of the "Excalibur," including Lefler and Si Cwan. During the launch of the new "Galaxy" class U.S.S. "Excalibur" from Starbase 8, Calhoun makes an unannounced appearance. He marries Captain Shelby on the bridge with Captain Picard presiding [GN 42]. Chaos erupts when beings calling themselves Iconians come forward to offer their interstellar gateway technology for a price to the highest bidder. They demonstrate their technology by opening their entire gateway network throughout known space, allowing instantaneous access. Captain Picard is briefed at Star Fleet HQ and posted to the U.S.S. "Marco Polo" ("Saber" class) to enlist the Klingons' aid, while Commander Riker takes the "Enterprise" on a mission to stop Deltan and Carreon warring factions. Counselor Troi is assigned to the U.S.S. "Mercury" to enlist the Gorns' help. Eventually a combined fleet of 17 ships is assembled to confront the Iconian fleet. Warfare erupts between both fleets and the Iconian vessels are boarded. Captain Picard learns the truth from Commander Doral: they are not, in fact, the Iconians but Petraw scavengers from the Beta Quadrant who have stumbled across how to activate the gateways. Unfortunately they lack the knowledge how to deactivate the gateways--which are tapping energy of any nearby power sources. Out of desperation to shut down the system, Captain Picard steps through a gateway aboard Petraw's ship in an attempt to locate the Iconians [G #3]... Note that the ancient god Beings are released from exile via the Iconian gateways during this time [NF #13]. {Day 28 of Jacob Sikso's Log, 05 May, stardate 53344.3} In the Gamma Quadrant, the "Even Odds" experiences the Iconian Gateway crisis [DSN #28]. During the gateway crisis, the Malon supertanker "Apsac" dumps its shipment of antimatter waste through a gateway in the Delta Quadrant, while under attack by Hirogen hunters. The radioactive waste surfaces in the Alpha Quadrant and contaminates the colony on Europa Nova. Colonel Kira leads a small fleet (5 Star Fleet ships, 10 Bajoran ships, and 1 Cardassian ship) to evacuate the world, moving the population to Bajor and DS9. Lt. Nog loses the runabout "Sungari." On Farius Prime, the Orion Syndicate gets Quark to negotiate with the Iconians for the gateway technology. He escapes with his cousin Gaila, an Orion green slave woman Treir, and a valuable padd which may crash the Orion Syndicate. Nog and ch'Thane experiment with a tachyon pulse on the gateway--it temporarily deactivates the network, only to have them re-boot hours later. Colonel Kira and Taran'atar voyage into the Delta Quadrant through a gateway aboard the runabout "Euphrates," only to be captured by Hirogen hunters. She uses a shield enhancer from the Malon ship to block the gateway and buy time for the evacuation. Taran'atar returns to the Alpha Quadrant via an escape pod, believing Kira to be dead. Dying from radiation poisoning, Kira steps into a gateway [G #4]... Kira is returned to DS9, after a gateway journey of over 30,000 years into the past on Bajor. She is cured of radiation poisoning and the antimatter waste is transported to an uninhabited system [G #7]. The Zarn and ruling family members of Aeron are assassinated by Markanians using gateway technology. Temporally displaced Lieutenants Arex and M'Ress are recruited by Captain Shelby to serve aboard the "Trident" (NCC- 31347, "Galaxy" class starship). Burgoyne is field promoted to full Commander and First Officer of the "Excalibur." Concurrent with the gateway crisis, the "Trident" voyages to Markania (Thallon 18) and the "Excalibur" to Aeron (Thallon 21) to mediate a truce between both warring worlds, and to obtain and stop the Iconian exploitation via two portable gateways. A holoconference followed by a summit on Sinqay (their original homeworld) ends with both gateways being activated in close proximity to one another. Captains Calhoun and Shelby are drawn inside [G #6]... Both captains find themselves in Kaz'hera, a Xenexian afterlife (joint hallucination?) before returning back through the gateway and being rescued by a shuttlecraft from the "Excalibur" [G #7]. Picard successfully makes contact, learning that the few remaining Iconians exercise a non-intervention policy but send Picard to a world where a Master Resonator is located which can close down the entire gateway system. On the primitive world, Captain Picard locates the Resonator keys and returns to the bridge of the "Enterprise" through a gateway. The keys are distributed among the ships and each is dispatched to a specific gateway. The devices are inserted and Picard successfully issues the command to shutdown all Iconian gateways. The Petraw fleet is allowed to peacefully depart known space [G #7]. After completing repair operations on Tellar, the "Da Vinci" is dispatched to the Tellarite colony on Maeglin to round up strange aliens left stranded on the planet following the Gateway Crisis. The U.S.S. "Malinche" eventually arrives to relieve the "Da Vinci" [SCE #10]. In the Gamma Quadrant, the salvage ship "My'lta" jettisons its cargo over Hw 17 while being chased by authorities [DSN #28]. While preparing to construct a Dominion War Memorial on Narendra III, the 4th Malkus Artifact is unearthed. It takes control of the minds of Ambassador Spock, Dr. McCoy, Colonel Kira, and Captain DeSoto--the last of which retrieves the 3 earlier Artifacts from Earth and brings them to Narendra III. The consciousness of Malkus The Mighty is still very much alive and he vows to re-create his long-gone empire. Learning of the disappearances, the U.S.S. "Enterprise" and the I.K.S. "Gorkon" rendezvous at Terra Galan. Working together they develop a counter- measure to Malkus' mind-control by constructing a psilosynine wave guide (developed from the old Klingon mind-sifter). On Narendra III, Spock is able to withstand the influence of Malkus to some degree and mind- melds with Ambassador Worf to increase the resistance. Narendra III is eventually taken by the "Enterprise" and "Gorkon" after fighting several KDF ships crewed by mind-controlled thralls. Aidulac, the creator of the Artifacts, neutralizes them [BB #2]. (Danter Year 5724, 4th day of the Week of the Triumphs) Star Fleet dispatches the U.S.S. "Trident" to Danter with Si Cwan aboard. The Danteri formally request that Si Cwan re-establish the Thallonian Empire--and he accepts the proposal. The "Excalibur" is assigned to investigate unusual readings in Zone 18 Alpha and encounters Artemis, sister of Apollo who haunted the U.S.S. "Enterprise" over a century ago. She intends to use Mark McHenry as an intermediary during the establishment of a new golden age for Humanity, enriching Mankind through a drug known as ambrosia. The "Excalibur" and the "Trident" face off against a surreal fleet of Athenian vessels in space, during which Morgan Primus and Mark McHenry die. Si Cwan discovers that it is already too late for the Danteri, for the senators have become ambrosia test subjects of Anubis, another ancient god-being [NF #12]... Si Cwan and Kalinda depart Danter via runabout. The "Excalibur" is towed to Starbase 27 by the "Trident's" tractor beams where the ship is repaired over the course of several weeks. McHenry's body remains in a form of cellular suspension, while his consciousness resides in another dimension where he meets Woden, Moke's exiled real father. Morgan Lefler's mind is found to be within the "Excalibur's" computer. A Romulan Bird of Paradise (unique design) rescues Si Cwan and Kalinda from their damaged runabout, and rendezvous with the "Trident" enroute back to Danter with Ambassador Spock aboard. The Danteri are found to be in a drug-induced state from ingesting Ambrosia. A Tholian vessel commanded by Lykene tries to claim Danter and is obliterated. Spock ascertains that the Beings drawn sustenanace from worship, and a means of jamming their frequency is implemented. The "Excalibur" and "Trident" face off against the aliens. Woden is freed, as is McHenry, and the Beings are sucked into an energy vortex. With Woden dispersed, McHenry chooses to depart the "Excalibur" to serve as a sentinel against their possible return. Lt. Commander Gleau is found murdered [NF #13]... While the "Voyager" penetrates a Class 9 neutronic wavefront, Captain Janeway becomes romantically involved with Michael Sullivan, a holographic character in the holodeck simulation 'Fair Haven' [V 231]. May The U.S.S. "Entente" (NCC-73280) class dreadnought is launched [Inet1]. Enroute to resupply the mining colony on Beta Argola, the "Da Vinci" is ambushed and kept preoccupied by Munqu ships while the colonists desperately fail to repair an antimatter containment fault. Eventually, the "Da Vinci" manages to rescue the spacesuited colonists and rendezvous with the "Sugihara" to assist with repairs and obtain valuable cribintium for transport back to halt a Horta plague on Janus IV [SCE #11]. The "Defiant" narrowly escapes destruction by the Jarada while seeing to the relocation of the Europani from Torona IV. Over the next 6 weeks: A summit is held on DS9, attended by Fleet Admiral Akaar, approving the admission of Bajor into the U.F.P. Commander Vaughn embarks on a 3-month exploratory mission into the Gamma Quadrant on board the "Defiant." Peaceful first contact is made with the Vahni Vahltupali and a lethal shockwave is traced, by the "Defiant," to a dead world formally inhabited by the Prentara. The Prentara had made contact with the multidimensional Inamuri inhabiting a cloudy thoughtscape, and the Inamuri breaching of the universe caused the deadly pulses. Commander Vaughn reconciles with his daughter while marooned on the Prentara homeworld and manages to free the Inamuri by detonating explosives at the site of the pulse [MG #1]. Unusual wormhole activity phenomena follows the "Voyager" and once again contact is achieved with the Romulan scientist Telek R'Mor back in Romulan space. He is beamed aboard through a wormhole while under distress, claiming the Tal Shiar has gained improved cloaking technology (utilizing dark matter) through an alien ambassador named Lhiau, a Shepherd, who has his own secret agenda. Mutated dark matter contamination wreaks havoc aboard the starship with systems and crew, as do a small team of cloaked Romulan infiltrators. Dr. R'Mor leads the "Voyager" to what is believed to be a Shepherd world where Tialin, a Shepherd, cures the ship and crew by extracting the dark matter. She gives the "Voyager" a gift of a dark matter extracting sphere and the mission of containing and purifying dark matter contaminated systems in the Delta Quadrant. An alien female named Shamraa Khala Remilkansuur joins the crew, but Commander Chakotay and Ensign Paris are missing after entering an alien portal. A fleet of 13 Romulan warbirds attack the "Voyager" but are vulnerable to destruction via their dark matter cloaks and all but one are destroyed. Jekri Kaleh, Chairman of the Tal Shiar and leader of the assault, returns to Romulan space aboard the "Talvath" [V #19]. Mot returns to the "Enterprise" to reestablish his business around this time [GN 41]. stardate 53400 {25 May} On Ty'Gokor, Captain Klag and other warriors are inducted into the Order of the Bat'leht. Chancellor Martok orders the captains of "Chancellor" class ships to embark on independent missions of exploration and conquest into the uncharted Kavrot Sector. The I.K.S. "Gorkon" disembarks [IKSG #1]... June The "Broadsword" prototype passes all regulatory control and testing proceeds [Inet11]. Day 59 of Jacob Sisko's Log {04 June, stardate 53426.2?} The plundering of abandoned Dominion outposts by the "Even Odds" continues, despite Jake's guilt [DSN #28]... Commander Chakotay and Ensign Paris remain separated from the "Voyager" and are inducted into the Culilann tribe. The "Voyager" continues her mission of purging the Delta Quadrant of mutated dark matter deposits, saving a doomed fleet of Kwaisi vessels. Arriving at the Kwaisi homeworld and curing it of the dark matter plague, Captain Janeway is imprisoned for R'Mor's crimes [V #20]. Captain Janeway escapes from the Kwaisi and the "Voyager" continues to search for mutated dark matter deposits. Tialin returns to the "Voyager" (with Kes in non-corporeal form) and retrieves the dark matter collection orb. Chakotay and Paris return from the Shadow universe and Remilkansuur returns to her own universe. Romulan warbirds emerge through a wormhole and all but Kekri Kaleh's vessel is destroyed. She seeks help from Janeway and returns to the Romulan Empire with Dr. Telek R'Mor [V #21]. The "Da Vinci" crew repair an artificially intelligent alien planetary control computer on Keorga [SCE #12]. Day 71 of Jacob Sisko's Log {16 June, stardate 53459.0?} A Giani'aga box is sold for 7500 Klon paegs. The "Even Odds" is a few weeks away from Hw17 [DSN #28]... stardate 53471.3 {20 June} In the Gamma Quadrant, the "Defiant" is disabled by a nanobot web weapon deployed by the Magisterial Cheka Kingdom. The Yrythny come to the "Defiant's" aid and emplore to repair the starship. Lt. Dax inadvertantly becomes involved with an Yrythny caste conflict, proposing a treaty. A fembot countermeasure to the Cheka web weapon is developed. In the Alpha Quadrant, Gul Macet and Ambassador Natima Lang board DS9 on a peace mission, presenting the art works of Ziyal which are placed on display in Garak's former tailor shop. Shakaar thwarts the negotiations. Thriss, one of Ensign Shar's bondmates, commits suicide [MG #2]. The "Da Vinci" is sent to the Kursican system to repair the Kursican Orbital Incarceration Platform, a rogue prison ship gone out of control. Found to be the act of sabotage by an old friend of Captain Gold, Gus Bradford. Bradford is leading a rebel faction opposed to the U.F.P.'s annexing of Kursican. The Kursican authorities wipeout Bradford and his followers [SCE #13]. The "Voyager" observes a planet's civilization super-evolve through a space/time differential, while locked in orbit [V 232]. Abe Auerbach arrives on Sherman's Planet after departing Earth [SCE #16]. {03 July, stardate 53505.5} During the Hw17 salvage operation, Arislelestess and other members of the "Even Odds" die in an landmine explosion [DSN #28]... The "Da Vinci" takes aboard a Ferengi escape pod containing Daimon Phug recently commander of the Ferengi Merchantman "Debenture of Triple-Lined Latinum." Captain Gold soon discovers why the vast Ferengi trading vessel was abandoned: its computer came from Beta III and was purchased second-hand, transforming the crew into brainwashed followers of Milia (a legendary Landru-like heretic in Ferengi history). The "Da Vinci" locks onto the computer and beams it out into space. The "Debenture" is towed by tractor beam to Starbase 96 [SCE #14]. stardate 53550.8 {19 July} With the Dominion War over, the "Enterprise" helps to reestablish an outpost in the Barisis Sector [STA]. The "Broadsword" class multi-role strike fighter is proved to be oper- ational and Star Fleet examines the performance. The fighter is commissioned and Star Fleet places an order for 290 fighters to be distributed within the U.F.P. The "Broadsword" class carries 1 pilot and 1 gunner in a duranium/ablative armor matrix structure capable of warp 6 capacity. Ordnance consists of 4 Type U+ micro pulse phaser cannon dual mounted on the wing tips and 2 photon/quantum micro torpedo launchers. It has the capability to carry weapons pods: heavy fighter, assault fighter, light bomber, and light bomber 2 [Inet11]. stardate 53556.4 {21 July} The "Voyager's" EMH captivates the people of the Komar Planetary Alliance with his singing voice [V 233]. The Caretaker's transferred energy runs down in the Ocampa subterranean city [V #1]. Following a 2-week away mission, members of a "Voyager" away mission return with a form of post-traumatic stress syndrome. Their memories of helping to evacuate a Nakan colony were suppressed after the slaughter of 82 civilians. The entire "Voyager" crew begins to recall similar memories: remnants of a synaptic transmitter [V 234]. Day 109 of Jacob Sisko's Log {24 July, stardate 53562.8?} Jake Sisko decides to remain aboard the "Even Odds" [DSN #28]... stardates 53447.2-53529.4 {11 June-11 July} While the "Voyager" crew enjoy much-needed shore leave on the Norcadian homeworld, Seven of Nine is abducted for Tsunkatse fighting matches [V 235]. A "Voyager" away team is captured by a Borg cube controlled by pre-natal drones left in command following an alien pathogen plague. Severed from the Collective, the Borg free the hostages. Several children become residents aboard the "Voyager," including Icheb who will later be found responsible for infecting the drones with the pathogen [V 236, V 239]. {stardate 53572.6, 27 July} After 9 weeks of voyaging into the Kavrot Sector, the I.K.S. "K'mpec" discovers Brenlek, a world worthy of conquest. The I.K.S. "Gorkon" discovers the primitive world San-Tarah inhabited by warriors worthy of battle. Captain Klag agrees to a series of 5 contests. Should the San-Tarah warriors fail, they will willingly cede themselves to the Klingon Empire. Otherwise, by Klag's honor, the Klingons will allow the natives to live in peace. To their surprise, the Klingons fail. General Talak refuses to acknowledge Klag's attempt to speak on the Empire's behalf and will arrive with his taskforce to conquer the world. Klag's honor is at stake and he intends to stand against the General's forces [IKSG #1]... {stardate 53800?} Captain Klag receives reinforcements from other Order of the Bat'leth members, as the Children of San-Tarah are prepared for planetary assault battle. General Talak's forces are crushed, and the general meets his own doom in a personal duel with Klag. Despite victory, the San-Tarah natives willingly cede their planet to the Klingon Empire. Chancellor Martok and Ambassador Worf arrive aboard the flagship "Sword of Kahless" and approve of Klag's actions. The surviving ships are towed to Cambra III for repair [IKSG #2]. stardates 53574.7-53581.0 {28-30 July} In the Gamma Quadrant's System GQ-12475, an extradimensional 'cathedral' artifact is discovered by the "Sagan," one of the "Defiant's" shuttle- craft. After returning to the "Defiant," the away team discover their quantum signatures fluctuating with parallel universes; they are being un-done (i.e. Lt. Ezri Dax and the symbiont become mutually independent, Lt. Nog grows a new leg, and Dr. Bashir suffers from progressive neurological degeneration). Interfering in a conflict between the D'Naali and the Nyazen, Commander Vaughn uses self-replicating transporter relays to beam the away team back into the 'cathedral,' bypassing the Nyazen blockade, and reversing its effects. Vedek Yevir voyages to Cardassia and returns to DS9 with the gift of the 4 long-missing Orbs (the Orb of Truth, the Orb of Destiny, the Orb of Souls, and the Orb of Unity). On Earth, Joseph Sisko collapses. On DS9, during the final ceremonial signing of Bajor's admission to the Federation, First Minister Shakaar Edon is assassinated by Hiziki Gard, aide to the Trill ambassador [MG #3]. The "Even Odds' finally arrives at Ee for R&R. Jake gets drunk, meets Tosk and Wex who introduces him to the former Kai Opaka [DSB #28]. August Admiral Les Rickard succeeds Vice Admiral Wallace as Chief of Fleet Operations. Rickard's immediate program is to begin the rebuilding of the Star Fleet [Inet1]. Day 121 of Jacob Sisko's Log {05 August, stardate 53595.6?} A few days after leaving Ee and less than a month from Idran, Jake is very disappointed that the prophecy concerns returning Kai Opaka to Bajor rather than Ben Sisko [DSN #28]... The "Da Vinci" is dispatched to Evora to study an ancient unearthed artifact. A government coup intervenes, blowing the relic up and causing seismic activity. Apparently the artifact was part of a vast network built by an ancient race to stabilize the planet. The "Da Vinci" engineers replicate a substitute [SCE #15]. A team of Hunters kill Tosk on the Eav-oq world. Uncovering a puzzle, Jake Sisko manages to restore their lost civilization. Wex and Jake take Opaka home in Tosk's spacecraft. The vessel malfunctions and they are rescued by Weyoun [DSN #28]... The O'Briens visit Joseph Sisko in New Orleans on Earth. Asarem Wadeen is sworn in as Bajor's new First Minister. In the Gamma Quadrant, the "Voyager" picks up a selective distress signal leading to the wreckage of the partially-assimilated U.S.S. "Valkyrie" (NCC-68816, "Paladin" class). The assimilated Commander Ruriko Tenmei, Commander's Vaughn's wife, is partially revived and a young Founder is recovered from a wrecked Dominion vessel. Colonel Kira is placed aboard the U.S.S. "Gryphon" commanded by Captain Elaine Mello, as the starship tracks a mysterious cloaked vessel headed for Trill, believed to be piloted by Hiziki Gard. On DS9, Lt. Ro apprehends Gard and learns that Shakaar was assassinated for harboring a Blue Gill parasite, and that the "Gryphon" is in reality heading for Trill for retaliation. First Officer Alex Montenegro is discovered to be hosting a Blue Gill parasite, and nearly succeeds in commandeering the "Gryphon" after staging a warp core breach and murdering Captain Mello. The "Gryphon" is greeted by the starships "T'Kumbra" ("Nebula" class) and the "Sagittarius" and "Polaris" (both "Norway" class), and General Taulin Cyl of the Trill Defense Ministry briefs Colonel Kira on the new threat. Rather than risk his ship and the U.F.P., Commander Vaughn kills the Borg drone, formerly Commander Tenmei. The "Defiant" heads home only to discover that the wormhole now opens within the Idran system. Their rescued Founder is beamed aboard a passing Dominion ship and 3 civilians are beamed aboard: Jake Sisko, Wex, and the former Kai Opaka [MG #4]. Holodeck problems plague the Fair Haven holosimulation aboard the "Voyager" in the Delta Quadrant. Ensigns Kim and Paris are mistaken for "spirit folk" by the holo characters [V 237]. stardates 53661.9-53670.1 {29 August-02 September} After arriving at Sherman's Planet for shore leave, the crew of the "Da Vinci" encounters a planetwide epidemic named the Sherman Plague. Dr. Elizabeth Lense cures the plague using the transporter to modify the victims' genetics [SCE #16]. Over the next 2 years, Kinchawn begins replacing the governments' commanders on Tezwa with his own men [TNG #74]. September The "Galaxy (II)" class explorers U.S.S. "Cortez" (NCC-72648) and U.S.S. "Breedlove" (NCC-72665) are commissioned, as is the U.S.S. "Entente" (NCC-73280) class dreadnought. The "Entente" is the 2nd modern dreadnought (following the "Olympus" class), with 3 LF-41 nacelles yielding warp 9.9 capacity, a complement of 2,165, and an impressive ordnance consisting of 12 Type X phaser arrays, 2 Type XII phaser cannons, and 4 Mk 95 photon torpedo launchers [Inet1]. stardates 53675.1-53684.7 {04-07 September} The "Da Vinci" rescues a runaway starship, thus making first contact with the Senuta. They inadvertantly trigger a self-destruct system but manage to transport the ship's complement off [SCE #17, SCE #18, SCE #19]. stardate 53679.4 {05 September} The late Ensign Lyndsay Ballard returns to the "Voyager." Unable to adapt to her former life aboard, Ballard returns to the Kabali who resurrected her [V 238]. The 1st Annual Voyager Science Fair is held aboard the "Voyager." Icheb, one of the Borg children, is returned to his Brunali parents. His parents, Leucon and Yifay, launch Icheb toward a Borg transwarp conduit, revealing that Icheb was genetically-engineered to produce an anti-Borg pathogen from birth. He is rescued from being reassimilated by a Borg sphere and remains aboard the "Voyager" [V 239]. stardate 53701.4 {13 September} The Iconian gateways running amok in the Delta Quadrant deposit alien vessels. Captain Janeway unifies the alien ships and leads them through a treacherous region of space named No Man's Land. Eventually the gateways are found to drain the energy from the fleet and the remaining ships are forced to make planetfall on a Class M world. Captain Janeway desperately enters a gateway to find a solution [G #5]... Captain Janeway confronts Q and q--the latter responsible for opening up a gateway, and thanks her for returning his pet. In gratitude, Janeway is returned to the "Voyager" and the orphaned vessels are all led to their respective homeworlds [G #7]. On Tezwa, a Section 31 field operative programs backdoor codes into the control systems for the artillery, enabling the ability to remotely trigger a catastrophic reaction in the systems antimatter cores. It would destroy the guns, as well as the surface and the entire population [TNG #74]. stardates 53753.2-53764.3 {01-05 October} Captain Janeway's away mission into a Class T cluster with three inexperienced crew members fails when the Delta Flyer is attacked by dark matter life forms [V 240]. Construction begins in the Klingon Empire on the "K'mpec" class heavy warship, after a design period of nearly 10 years. It is intended to become the Empire's new "front line" warship, displacing the "Vor'cha" class from that role. At least 2 other ships of this class are laid down: the I.K.S. "Jaq'veSwl" and I.K.S. "Povtaj" [Inet10]. stardate 55836.2? {01 November} In an alternate timeline, Kes's grandson Andrew is born. The ship's emergency medical hologram is still undecided on a name and is considering Mozart [V 163]. The Sherman's Plague virus should have burned itself out about this time [SCE #16]. stardate 53849.2 {05 November} Captain Janeway and Commander Tuvok are impersonated in the Telcius system by criminals perpetuating scams [V 241]. November The U.S.S. "Mir" (NCC-73281) "Entente" class dreadnought is launched [Inet1]. Ensign Thirishar ch'Thane returns to Andor for Thriss's funeral ceremony. Lt. Commander Matthias and Prynn Tenmei accompany him [DSN #32]. stardates 53896-53918 {22-30 November} Lt. Torres inspires a poet with her shuttle's logs while stranded on a primitive planet [V 242]. December [reference stardate 3/1512] {stardate 53918.0} The Type 1 "Raptor" class destroyers enter service in the Romulan Empire [FASA]. On Commander Tuvok's birthday, Kes returns to the "Voyager" and leaves the ship in peace for Ocampa after Captain Janeway presents her with a holo- recording of her past self. In an alternate timeline, Kes subjects the ship to severe levels of neurogenic energy and kills Lt. Torres [V 243]. The U.S.S. "Dale Earnhardt" returns to Utopia Planitia and warp stress coating is applied. The ship then begins deep space assessments and will return to Utopia for final exterior markings and paint [Inet11]. The "Voyager's" EMH is compressed into a data stream and beamed back to the Alpha Quadrant to treat Dr. Louis Zimmerman who is suffering from acute subcellular degeneration. He is delivered to Jupiter Station by Lt. Barclay and is successful using Borg regeneration techniques. Admiral Hayes states that in the next 5 or 6 years, deep space vessels will be able to rendezvous with the "Voyager." Transmissions with the Alpha Quadrant will be possible every 32 days [V 244]. Neelix tells the "Voyager" children a ghost story during a temporary power shutdown while passing through a Class J nebula [V 245]. Seven of Nine has her first dream as she enters Unimatrix Zero and meets Five of Twelve, one of a faction of Borg infected with a recessive mutation allowing unconcious collective freewill along an interlink frequency. Ensign Tom Paris is reinstated as a Lieutenant. Seven of Nine is asked to release a nanovirus which will help mask the mutation among the Borg, and allow the drones to retain their memories after leaving Unimatrix Zero. The Borg queen makes Captain Janeway an offer: transwarp technology in exchange for minding her own business. Janeway refuses and takes the Delta Flier with Lt. Torres and Commander Tuvok to Tactical Cube 138. Their craft is destroyed after beamover and all three senior officers are assimilated into the Collective [V 246]... Dr. Carol Marcus is abducted from Pacifica. Her knowledge of the age- old Genesis Device will be used by aliens to create a perfected Genesis Wave of destruction in the next half year [GN 41]. The U.S.S. "Arlington" (NX-85131) class corvette is commissioned. A heavily armed escort design, the "Arlington" is a smaller 'brother' to the "Defiant" class and is similarly deployed. Ordnance consists of 4 Type XI phaser arrays, 2 phaser cannons and 4 quantum torpedo launchers. 6 vessels are initially built, with warp 9.989 capacity and carrying crews of 65 [Inet12]. Varis Sul's 5 years of atonement (holy acts under Kai Winn's scrutiny) ends [DSN #20]. The O'Briens face True Way terrorists on Cardassia. Garak helps to defuse a suicide bombing tied to terminating the Andak Project [DSN #32]. 2377, 01 January {stardate 54002.7} The U.S.S. "Anna Lee" (NCC-3405) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is commissioned [GEC V5N5]. The new Operations Center is completed in San Francisco on Earth [Inet1]. stardate 54014.4 {05 January} Assimilated, but still retaining their individuality through a neural suppressant, the "Voyager" officers succeed in downloading the nanovirus into the cube's central plexus. A civil war errupts throughout the Collective. The Queen strikes back by destroying rogue Borg vessels. Isolating the interlink frequency, Janeway terminates Unimatrix Zero, preventing the hounding down of infected Borg but allowing individuality to spread throughout the Collective. The abducted officers are beamed back to the "Voyager" and their Borg prosthesis is removed [V 247]. A new Delta Flyer is assembled aboard the "Voyager" [V 247/V 248]. The "Federation" (NX-78773) prototype explorer is launched. Even noticeably exceeding the "Galaxy" class in size and possessing more than 3 times the firepower of the "Sovereign" class, the "Federation" is supposedly superior to any ship of the known enemies except the Borg. The ship's unprecedented scientific, medical, and technical equipment is more comparable to that of a starbase than to a starship. The "Federation" carries a complement of 1,236 and has a warp capacity of warp 9.985 [Inet2]. Crippled by an ion storm, the "Voyager" is repaired at the planet Chi. The Chiar have just developed warp drive but are overly dependent upon advanced nanotechnology. They abduct Lt. Paris and Seven of Nine, infecting Paris with memory-suppressing nanites and torturing Seven. The Chiar try to modify Seven of Nine's nanoprobes and unleash a planet- wide epidemic of Borg assimilation. Seven of Nine uses the programming in Paris's nanites to disrupt the memories in the Borg nanites, terminating the virus [V #22]. stardate 54129.0 {16 February} Lt. Barclay finishes the matrix for his hologram to be beamed to the "Voyager." At Commander La Forge's birthday party, Lt. Barclay sings a duet with Lt. Commander Data. The Ferengi will learn of the project from Leosa, a Dabo girl, and steal and modify the holo program [V 252]. stardate 54129.4 {16 February} A permanent home is found for the Borg children. Seven of Nine's cortical node malfunctions, shutting down her implants. When a cortical node recovered from a dead drone in a debris field fails, Icheb donates his own. Seven of Nine recovers [V 248]. stardate 54058.6 {21 January} The Delta Flyer enters the Antarian Transtellar Rally. Lt. Paris marries Lt. Torres [V 249]. February The U.S.S. "Pathfinder" (NCC-82135) "Nova" class surveyor is launched from the Chandley Works [Inet1]. stardates 54090.4-54101 {01-05 February} Lt. Commander Tuvok covertly mind melds with the former Maquis crew to re-activate them, following the reception of the latest data stream from Star Fleet with a secretly-imbedded command from the Bajoran Maquis member Teero Anaydis in counter-intelligence. The Maquis commandeer the "Voyager" until Tuvok regains control of his thoughts and regains control of the ship through again mind melding with the Maquis [V 250]. The "Voyager's" EMH mobile emitter is stolen by a trader and forced to treat prioritized patients aboard an alien Hospital Ship 42 [V 251]. 01 March {stardate 54164.4} The U.S.S. "Dale Earnhardt," first ship of the "Intimidator" class, is officially commissioned by Star Fleet during a brief ceremony. The bridge plaque is put in place of pride and the "Dale Earnhardt" is sent to Brave Fleet Task Force 9 to begin shakedown cruises estimated to last 2 years. The "Intimidator" class design evolved off the "Sovereign" class, with heavy armament and a wedge-shaped primary hull [Inet11]. Development begins on the "Nomad" class patrol escort. With warp 9.95 capacity and a ship's complement of 100, this class also features ablative hull armor and regenerative shielding [Inet13]. stardate 54208.3 {17 March} The "Voyager" receives and activates the holo-Barclay program transmitted from the Alpha Quadrant. Unknown to the crew, the hologram has been reprogrammed by Ferengi to abduct Seven of Nine and transport her back through a geodesic fold at red giant 23139 [V 252]. stardate 54238.3 {27 March} The "Voyager" completes a maintenance layover at a Malderion station. Traversing Lokitrim space, the "Voyager's" EMH is forced to take refuge within Seven of Nine's cybernetic implants. Commander Tuvok undergoes pon farr [V 253]. April [reference stardate 3/1604] {stardate 54249.3} The Model 1 "Puyjaq" ("Nova") class assault cruiser enters service in the Klingon Empire [FASA]. Another window briefly opens up in the distortion field of Nervala IV allowing transport to the surface [TNG 250]. stardates 54274.7-54282.5 {10-13 April} The "Voyager" sets down on a planet for supplies. Ensign Kim is given brief command of a cloaked civilian Kraylor vessel following an Annari attack [V 254]. {stardate 54317, 25 April} Lt. Tom Paris gets Lt. B'Elanna Torres pregnant [V 258]. A Hirogen distress call leads the "Voyager" to a holodeck facilities and 43 Hirogen bodies--victims of enhanced holographic prey. The "Voyager's" EMH is captured and coerced into helping renegade holograms aboard their own vessel. Lt. Torres is kidnapped after a deflector feedback pulse surge cripples the "Voyager" [V 255]... stardate 54337.5 {02 May} A Hirogen starship and the "Voyager" go in search of the enhanced prey holograms seeking shelter within a nebula and planning to colonize a Class Y planet. The Hirogens are beamed down and hunted to the death by the holograms [V 256]. The U.S.S. "Juno" ("Excelsior" class) commanded by Captain Jill Leeden, is assigned to the Rashanar Battle Site boneyard [TNG #68]. Outpost Seran-T-1 is transformed, wiping out billions of people. Dr. Leah Brahms, while testing an experimental phase-shift radiation suit, survives the bombardment and departs the system via shuttlecraft. Voyaging to the next nearest world Haken (Hivernia system), a Tellarite colony, her warning is ignored and the world is also transformed. She departs with Consul Maltz, a Klingon recognizing the waveform to be a Genesis Wave. Losing contact with Sector 4368, the "Enterprise" investigates, discovering uninhabited but terraformed worlds. Probes launched into the phenomena are ineffective--and the wave follows their trails back to the "Enterprise's" launchers forcing Picard to jettison the torpedo bay as it is engulfed by the Genesis wave. The wave next annihilates the Pellean Principality. Brahms is rescued by the "Enterprise" and reunited with Commander La Forge. Her experimental radiation suit is replicated and tested on the next world to be reformed: Persephone V. Sarona VIII is the next world to fall, and the wave's path is plotted as heading towards Earth and the Romulan Empire. The "Enterprise" rendezvous with the "Sovereign" (commanded by Tejeda and flagship of Admiral Nechayev) and it is decided to make a stand at the next threatened world: Myrmidon, a Bolian world. The Romulans are asked to help in the crisis and offer interphase generators from their latest cloaking devices to be used to construct shielded shelters on Myrmidon. Meanwhile, Task Force Javelin, a fleet of "Defiant" class ships commanded by Captain Landwaring of the "Neptune," seek the origin point of the wave in an asteroid field known as the Boneyard and take aboard a mysterious pod. Contact with Javelin is lost shortly thereafter. As the wave approaches Myrmidon, the "Neptune" appears in the system and is apparently deserted. Dr. Crusher is assigned the task of piloting the ship out of the system. Maltz is awarded command of an older attack cruiser, the "HoS," and he and Brahms head for the origin point of the wave. During the wave's entry into the Myrmidon system, the "Neptune" inexplicably begins firing on the planet's interphased shelters. "Enterprise" fatalities: 10 (unspecified) crewmen [GN 41]... The phase-shift generators spare the small Bolian population of Myrmidon, but the bulk of the planet is transformed into a hostile environment populated by intelligent, telepathic moss creatures. The same pattern of re-creation is evident on all worlds touched by the Genesis Wave: colonization and reproduction in one easy step. The crew of the "Neptune" are beamed aboard the "Enterprise" in an unconscious state and infect the starship with moss spores for a time until a cure is found. Meanwhile, the "HoS" locates their enemy's homeworld: Lomar, via a sidetrip to the mining colony on Protus. A tense alliance between the Federation, Klingon, and Romulan Empires assembles the extraordinary fleet of ships 40,000 strong called the Ring of Fire, managing to divert and dissipate the Genesis Wave. A Romulan bomb planted on the "Enterprise's" bridge disables the starship (no command officers are killed). Maltz locates the command center of the Lomar invaders (after piloting the stolen "Defiant" class cruiser "Unity" from a Lomar bay crammed with countless accumulated vessels) and finds Dr. Carol Marcus--both die in the facility after engaging the self-destruct mechanism. The blast eliminates the Romulan warbird "D'Arvuk." The "Enterprise" is repaired at Starbase 302 [GN 43]... Concurrent with these events, Ambassador Worf and a fleet of Klingon ships come to the aid of the planet Aluwna (Tejmol system) hit with the Genesis Wave. A fraction of the population is saved by being stored within transporter satellite buffers. Worf is reunited with his son, Alexander, and serves with his adopted brother Jeremy Aster participating in the Officer Exchange Program. "Enterprise" Fatalities: over 6 Engineering personnel [GN 49]... (5th day of Circles) On Torga IV, the last of the moss creatures gives Prylar Yorka a portable Genesis Wave emitter, rather than have it fall into Romulan hands. Activating it on a moon of Meldrar I, Yorking believes the device to be Bajoran Orb of Life. The "Steamrunner" class starship "Barcelona" is found adrift in Sector 734 by the "Enterprise." All the crew but Lt. Raynr Sleven are dead, and the Antosian lone survivor develops cellular metamorphosis due to special medical treatment. Admiral Nechayev takes the "Galaxy" class starship "Sequoia" to aid in recovery operations on Lomar. An Elasian posing as the Romulan Commander Kaylena of the "Javlek" confronts the "Enterprise" in a plot to ensnare Captain Picard with Elasian biochemical tears in a ploy to gain portable Genesis devices. The "Barcelona" and Romulan warbirds are destroyed by subspace rifts, byproducts of the Genesis Wave, drawing extradimensional creatures into the universe. Lt. Sleven assumes the guise of Picard to recover a Genesis box from the "Javlek" which although a successful operation results in the warbird's destruction. Captain Picard overloads Yorka's Genesis emitter on Solosos III prior to proper activation, merging the dimensional rifts. "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Crago Wapot (Security Officer) [GN 45]. The Borg again return to U.F.P. space. Another armada is amassed in Sector 0001. Non-essential personnel aboard the "Galaxy" class explorer "Cheyenne" are dropped off on Martus III. Q offers Cadet Furlong the opportunity to change history by taking him back in time 10 years to the Battle of Wolf 359 and the U.S.S. "Righteous." Succeeding with Q's challenge, Q transports the "Righteous" to the future basetime to combat the current Borg incursion [STB]. When the "Voyager" encounters a spatial rift anomaly, a chronokinetic surge fractures the starship into 37 different time frames. Commander Chakotay uses the EMH's serum injected into the ship's bio-neural packs and help from temporally-shifted crewmembers, to restabilize the ship with only the deflector dish burned out. In an alternate timeline, however, Commander Tuvok and other crewmen die from radiation poisoning after EPS relays overload from running into the anomaly [V 257]. By this time, Kurak's nephew is of age to begin his training as an officer in the Klingon Defense Force. She can finally resign her commission [IKSG #1]. stardate 54452.6 {14 June} Lt. Torres learns that she is pregnant by Lt. Tom Paris. She considers genetic alterations in light of her past. The EMH accepts the position of godfather [V 258]. The "Voyager" rescues a Nygean transport carrying 8 prisoners scheduled to be executed [V 259]. July The U.S.S. "Galaxy" (NCC-70637) explorer is relaunched at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards [Inet1]. stardates 54518.2-54529.8 {08-12 July} A Klingon D-7 cruiser generation ship is encountered by the "Voyager." Believing Lt. Torres' unborn child to be sacred, the Klingons self- destruct their vessel and all 204 crew are beamed aboard the shuttlebay. The Klingons are relocated to a suitable planet [V 260]. 13 July Beverly Crusher gives Captain Picard a volume of sheet music [TNG #75]. stardates 54553.4-54562.7 {20-24 July} The "Voyager" becomes entrapped within a void anomaly and Captain Janeway is forced to forge an alliance between various warring races in order to escape back to normal space [V 261]. 27 July {stardate 54569.9} The U.S.S. "Catherine" (NCC-3407) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is launched [GEC V5N5]. stardates 54584.3-54597.9 {01-10 August} Commander Chakotay, Ensign Kim, and Neelix return to the "Voyager" only to find the ship evacuated following an attack and the engagement of the ECH. The crew have been taken captive on the planet Quarra, brainwashed, and forced to labor in the main power facility. Chakotay and Neelix infiltrate the operation [V 262]... On Bajor, Nilan Artir of the Bajoran Institute for the Revelations of the Temple, organizes an archaeological expedition to uncover the lost city of Bar'trila [GN 48]. 09 August {stardate 54605.5} The U.S.S. "Vanessa" (NCC-3406) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is launched [GEC V5N5]. stardate 54622.4 {15 August} With the "Voyager" hidden in a lunar crater, Chakotay and Neelix succeed in rescuing the crew and restoring their memories [V 263]. Yeoman Vasha Massaro signs aboard the "Enterprise" [TNG #72]. {04 September, stardate 65676.7} The "Voyager" receives the latest subspace data stream from Star Fleet. Instructions to be used to establish the first transgalactic comlink in 3 weeks [V 266]. Seven of Nine improves her social skills in holodeck simulations. The "Voyager" inadvertantly enters Subspace Munitions Range 434 in the Delta Quadrant [V 264]. stardate 54704.5 {15 September} Q returns to the "Voyager," depositing his son for a week. Q2 wreaks havoc while learning his lesson [V 265]. stardates 54732.3-54748.6 {25-31 September} The "Voyager" succeeds with Operation Watson: establishing a real-time communications link with the Alpha Quadrant via a tachyon beam and a singularity, though only in 11 minutes intervals per day. The ship's EMH pushes his holonovel 'Photons Be Free' only to be pirated by his publishers. A hearing is held to determine whether or not the EMH has the right to control his artistic creations. The court rules in his favor and all copies of his holonovel are recalled [V 266]. stardate 54775.4 {10 October} Their first mission in 7 years: the "Voyager" is assigned to recover the "Friendship 1" warp probe launched in the 21st Century. What they discover is a race destroyed by the technology carried by the probe. Despite the murder of Lt. Carey, they manage to recover the probe and purge the planet of radioactive contamination [V 267]. stardate 54827.7 {29 October} Commander Chakotay and Seven of Nine are marooned on a primitive world inhabited by aborigines, the Ventu. The "Voyager's" crew is granted shore leave on Ledos. The away team is rescued [V 268]. stardate 54868.6 {13 November} The 315th anniversary of First Contact Day (between Earth and Vulcan) is celebrated aboard "Voyager." A colony of Talaxians living within a large asteroid. Neelix elects to remain with the Talaxians as a permanent ambassador in the Delta Quadrant [V 269]. In the "Mirror" universe, the Bajoran Sector is mined-out according to projections in 2369 [DP #1]. The First Minister Shakaar's term on Bajor expires [DSN 470]. November The U.S.S. "Galaxy" (NCC-70637) is recommissioned as a "Galaxy (II)" class explorer [Inet1]. stardates 54890.7-54912.4 {21-29 November} Renegades of the Hierarchy capture Captain Janeway and force the ship's EMH (masquerading as multiple crew members via his mobile emitter) to eject the "Voyager's" warp core. It is returned and restored using the Delta Flyer [V 270]. stardate 54902 {25 November} Cadet Furlong records a log of his time travel adventure with Q, 6 months after the fact [STB]. stardate 56947? {11 December} Kes is a granddaughter, at least in this alternate timeline. In 6 months Dr. Van Gogh will develop a bio-temporal chamber [V 163]. stardate 54973.4 {21 December} The "Voyager" encounters a nebula containing 47 Borg ships. A future Admiral Janeway arrives to alter the timestream by getting the "Voyager" home earlier, and without any more fatalities. Outfitting the starship with future weaponry and defenses: armor and transphasic torpedoes. At the center of the nebula lies a Borg transwarp hub (one of only 6 in the galaxy) and the two Janeways disagree on tactics. The admiral tries to bargain with the Borg Queen, infecting the queen with a pathogen virus while the starship plunges through a wormhole leading home. The pathogen and armor technology is assimilated but the Borg unicomplex is destroyed in a chain reaction along with the Borg queen and network. The "Voyager" arrives at Earth intact just as Lt. Torres gives birth (to Miral, named after her mother). A fleet of 27 Star Fleet ships concentrates fire on a pursuing Borg sphere, destroying it. In the original timeline, the Borg nebula is bypassed. It will take until 2394 to return home with the addition of 22 more crew members dying [V 271]. The "Voyager" crew is reunited with their loved ones. Captain Picard personally welcomes Captain Janeway back, aboard the "Enterprise." All charges against the former Maquis are dropped. Tuvok mind-melds with Sek, his son, curing his father via the fal-tor-voh. Notable "Voyager" officers are advanced in rank, notably Janeway's promotion to Admiral. Star Fleet Intelligence Director Brenna Covington orders Libby Webber to rekindle her relationship with Harry Kim in order to penetrate a traitor in Star Fleet responsible for leaking technology to the Orion Syndicate. Over the next 6 weeks: B'Elanna Torres undertakes the Challenge of Spirit ritual on Boreth in order to locate her mother. Icheb is accepted into the Star Fleet Academy. Janeway befriends Mark Johnson and his new wife and daughter. The EMH Doctor moves in with Reginald Barclay and then with Tom Paris, serving as a nanny. Seven of Nine moves in with her aunt, Irene Hanson. The Doctor begins to pen a sequel to 'Photons Be Free' and influences Oliver Baines (responsible for maintaining the EMH Mark I's on Lynarik Prime) in unleashing a computer virus insighting a revolution among holograms across the U.F.P. Admiral Kenneth Montgomery is placed in charge of Project Full Circle, analyzing the "Voyager's" futurist and Borg technology for incorporation into Star Fleet ships. The "Voyager's" EMH Doctor is arrested, believed to be Baines' accomplice. Seven of Nine and Icheb are also jailed after a mysterious outbreak of Xakarian flu is a coverup for a Borg virus which threatens Earth [V #23]... 2378, January The U.S.S. "Jaguar" (NCC-74750) class diplomatic cruiser is laid down at Galena's Hakon Dockyards [Inet1]. Five test subjects from Delta Sigma IV are isolated after being subjected to a longevity experiment [TNG #72]. Ensign Ellen Winslow becomes pregnant by Allen Winslow [TNG #68]. The "Asgard" class tactical cruiser is commissioned, possessing warp 9.94 capacity and a crew of 250 [Inet13]. February Admiral Janeway receives the assistance of Lt. Commander Data in researching the new Borg virus threat to Earth. Bains succeeds in replacing key personnel with holograms and, forming a loose alliance with Janeway's team, aids in a jailbreak. Once Seven of Nine, the EMH Doctor, and Icheb are released, they commandeer the drydocked "Voyager" and use its facilities. Meanwhile, on Borath, B'Elanna Torres is reunited with her mother--only to lose her to a native carnivore. On Earth it soon becomes apparent that the Director of Covert Operations, Brenna Covington of Star Fleet Intelligence, is willingly undergoing a transformation into a Borg Queen with the assistance of Commander Brian Grady and Borg specialist Trevor Blake. Dr. Kaz, working in conjunction with Data and the EMH, develop a modified nanoprobe that would combat Borg nanoprobes in the bloodstream. Armed with the nanoprobes, and Admiral Montgomery on their side, the battle is taken to the new Borg Queen. Seven of Nine links into her mini-Collective and shuts her down, releasing the local Borg drones. Baines commits suicide. B'Elanna Torres contacts Tom Paris, requesting that they relocate to Borath. Chakotay decides to rejoin Star Fleet. Admiral Kathryn Janeway offers Chakotay the captaincy of the "Voyager" [V #24]. Ensign McPherson is posted to the "Enterprise" as a security guard [TNG #70]. Captain Kirk orbital skydives at Vulcan where he does a cold-shield restart of his suit [GN 48]. Susan Taylor enters the Security division [V #24]. Lt. Taurik transfers from the "Ilan Ramon" to the "Enterprise" [TNG #70]. March Kell Perim performs in the average range during the mandatory weapons proficiency evaluations aboard the "Enterprise" [TNG #73]. 22 March {stardate 55221.9} The U.S.S. "Vanessa" (NCC-3406) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is commissioned [GEC V5N5]. 03 April {stardate 55254.8} The U.S.S. "Catherine" (NCC-3407) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is commissioned [GEC V5N5]. 08-15 May+ {stardates 55350.7-55369.9} The "Enterprise" is assigned to patrol the Rashanar Battle Site with the ("Excelsior" class) U.S.S. "Juno" commanded by Captain Jill Leeden. The mission does not begin well, as the new captain's yacht "Calypso" is stolen by Androssi, and the starship must contend with anomalies. Believing the Ontailian heavy cruiser "Vuxhal" to be a vessel duplicated by some rogue Dominion weapon still active in the region, the "Enterprise" fires fires upon and destroys the vessel. The Ontailian fleet, in return, destroys the "Juno." The "Enterprise" has no choice but to depart for Earth where Captain Picard is held responsible. Wesley Crusher, recently inducted as a full Traveler, returns to save the "Enterprise" [TNG #68]. Picard is allowed to return to the "Enterprise" in the company of Counselor Colleen Cabot, though William Riker still retains command of the starship. They return to Rashanar to solve the mystery: a shape-shifting vessel from another universe which assumes the form of ships it destroys. Picard tangles with Orions, Androssi, and Pakleds before Wesley Crusher develops a course of action. The "Enterprise" is set to auto-destruct as the demon flyer mimicks it, right down to the destruct scenario--but the "Enterprise's" destruct is overridden. The enemy vessel is destroyed [TNG #69]. Note that in an alternate timeline, without Wesley Crusher's intervention, the "Enterprise" is lost with all hands [TNG #69]. The U.S.S. "Liberty" class explorer is commissioned. Designed to augment and, if needed, replace the "Galaxy" class starships, the "Liberty" carries a complement of over 900. Due to the recent Borg and Dominion hostilities, the tactical systems are greatly improved and are rated at approximately 5 times that of a "Galaxy" class starship. This is complemented by highly advanced scientific systems allowing the "Liberty" class to be much more proficient in this area than any other starship currently in production [Inet13]. Still disgraced by the Ontalian "demon ship" incident, the "Enterprise" is assigned to survey the remains of the planet Dokaal which disintegrated centuries ago. Much to their surprise, survivors are found living within the Dokaalan asteroid field. Elements of sabotage and terrorism surface, and the Dakaalans having been infiltrated by aliens. Lt. Commander Data is incapacitated. Mining Station 12 reports an explosion and the "Enterprise" investigates. "Enterprise" Fatalities: Ensign Melorr (Security), Ensign Graham (Security), Lt. Dixx (Engineer), and Lt. Tyler (Engineer) [TNG #70]... The alien infiltrators are revealed to be from the Satarran Confederation and are using the Dokaalan to terraform a world for their own people. Their cover blown, the "Enterprise" officers disarm a hostage situation. "Enterprise" Fatalities: Ensign Jarek Maxson (Security), Susan Lomax (Nurse), Lt. Jeloq and Lt. Pauls (Engineering personnel) [TNG #71]. stardates 55595.4-55600.2 {05-07 August} Captain Kirk invites Captain Picard to orbital skydive through Bajor's atmosphere. After a nearly fatal dive, Kirk and Picard join an archaeological expedition on Bajor and search for a murderer. They uncover an orb in the lost city of Bar'trila's underwater caverns, only to return it to the sea. Picard persuades Star Fleet to 'loan' the "Enterprise" to the Bajoran Institute for the Revelations of the Temple for the next 2 months [GN 48]. stardate 55600.7 {07 August} The "Defiant" class starship "Monitor" continues to limp home toward the Milky Way galaxy after her transwarp fails. The ship makes disasterous first contact with the Totality and disintegrates [GN 48]. Kes turns 9. At least in an alternate timeline, Neelix is a security officer, and Tuvok is a Commander. Kes deals with the onset of morologium is approaching, the final phase of the Ocampan life span. Dr. Van Gogh places her in a bio-temporal chamber to help prolong her life [V 163]. The U.S.S. "Nighthawk" class reconnaissance/explorer is commissioned. Warp capacity is 9.99, and carrying a complement of 260 aboard 10 decks, the "Nighthawk" utilizes an Eagle Eye sensor array to ping its target with active chronoton emitters and not be located by the enemy [Inet13]. (late) August? Admiral Upton assigns the "Enterprise" to investigate an outbreak of violence on the once-peaceful world Delta Sigma IV. Kyle Riker is leading an investigation, being involved in an experimental longevity project to save the inhabitants from extinction. Commander Riker finally locates his father on the planet [TNG #72]... Dr. Crusher discovers that the longevity serum is neutralizing the liscom gas, also found to be responsible for the planet's peaceful joint colonization. Crusher's solution is to introduce a plant hybrid which produces similar effects as the liscom, but restoring their original life spans. Kyle Riker is killed saving Commander William Riker. Counselor Troi proposes to Riker. Admiral Janeway offers him command of the new starship U.S.S. "Titan." "Enterprise" fatalities: 9 dead, including Ensign DeMato and Van Zandt [TNG #73]. (early) September? Prime Minister Kinchawn of Tezwa (Tezel-Oroko system) declares sovereignty over the Klingon border colony QiV'ol, and the "Enterprise" is sent to negotiate, accompanied by a fleet of 10 Klingon ships. The Klingon ships in orbit are destroyed by a massive array of nadion pulse cannons on the planet. With 6,000 warriors killed, the "Enterprise" must prevent the Klingons from declaring a war which could escalate to the death of billions of lives. Ambassador Worf relays the Klingon warship command codes to the "Enterprise," disarming the advancing Klingon armada, while striketeams disarm the cannons on Tezwa. Kinchawn flees, but with Commander Riker as his prisoner. "Enterprise" fatalities: Ensign Wathiongo, Tierney, Barnes, Razka (Security?) 3 (unspecified) Engineering personnel, and at least 2 additional [TNG #74]... (early) October? Still in orbit of Tezwa, the "Enterprise" is assisted by the starships "Republic," "Amargosa," and "Musashi" in providing relief services. Kinchawn continues to use Star Fleet's presence as an excuse to justify the racial genocide of his opposition. Commander La Forge begins to suspect a coverup, as the nadion cannons are of Star Fleet manufacture, and the placement of Tholian components is all too obvious a ruse. Riker escapes with the location of Kinchawn's base, successfully capturing the deposed dictator. Dr. Keith Hughes romances Dr. Crusher. She intends to accept the position at Star Fleet Medical. U.F.P. President Min Zife and his senior staff are forced to resign rather than allow the true origin of the cannons be released publicly. Section 31 intends to execute them. Commander Riker finally comes to terms with his career and decides to accept the captaincy of the "Titan." "Enterprise" fatalities: Dozens at least, for the "Enterprise" alone, including Goodnough and Spitale (Engineers), Ensign McPherson, Cobbins, Scott J. Fillion, Fiona McEwan, Thomas A. Gracin, Richard Duncan, Elaine M. Grigsby, Lofgrin and Carmona (Security), and 4 enlisted (unspecified, shuttle maintenance?) crewmen. Over 2,000 fatalities distributed among the 4 starships [TNG #75]. October The "Enterprise" concludes her assignment to assist the Bajoran archaeologists explore the ruins of Bar'trila (assuming she was assigned for the full initial period of time--or an alternate timeline?) [GN 48]. The "QuVbeY'" ("Honor Guard") class fast cruiser enters service in the Klingon Empire. Based on the "BaHwI" design, this vessel carries a complement of 790 with warp 9.8 capacity. It will serve the dual role of scientific exploration and fast combat vessel. Ordnance consists of 8 disruptors and 4 very heavy plasma torpedo launchers [Inet5]. A magnetic phase shift in di-isotonic rocks occurs on Heronius [SNW II]. The Andak Project on Cardassia should be showing visible progress by this time [DSN #32]. 2379 Star Fleet is expected to reach its normal operating strength. A mass decommissioning of "Excelsior" class starships is expected to take place. Production of "Buenos Aires" class heavy cruisers is expected to continue [Inet2]. According to Teska's estimate in 2377, autopsy crew recovery operations are completed on Lomar [GN 45]. March The "Nautilus" is scheduled for a refit [TNG #72]. In the alternate timeline of 2375, Harry Kim resigns from Star Fleet following 4 years of searching for the "Voyager" [V 200]. June The "Bonaventure" completes its 9-month mission near the Trill system [TNG #72]. 14 August {stardate 56619.2} The U.S.S. "Exodus" (NX-87001) class deep-range explorer is commissioned. Carrying a ship's complement of 930 and possessing warp 9.995 capacity, the "Exodus" class is armed with 4 pulse phaser cannon turrets, 6 phaser arrays, 1 twin quantum torpedo turret, and 8 photon torpedo launcher turrets [Inet13]. October Construction is completed on the U.S.S. "Jaguar" (NCC-74750) class diplomatic cruiser [Inet1]. stardate 56844.9 {04 November} The Romulan Senate is exterminated by a Thalaron radiation device and the Remans gain power, with Shinzon establishing himself as the new Praetor. Commanders William Riker and Deanna Troi are wed in Alaska. The "Enterprise" is dispatched to the Neutral Zone and B-4, another Soong-type android prototype, is recovered on Kolarus III. Admiral Janeway orders the "Enterprise" to Romulus where Shinzon seemingly wants peace with the U.F.P. The "Enterprise" goes up against the "Scimitar," Shinzon's prototype warbird enroute to destroy Earth with a massive Thalaron radiation projector. Only ramming the "Scimitar" with the "Enterprise" in the Bassen Rift region of space, and Data's sacrifice for Captain Picard, saves Earth. Commander Donatra of the Romulan warbird "Valdore" is greatful for the "Enterprise's" efforts and dispatches shuttles with personnel and supplies. The "Enterprise" is repaired in drydock while Captain William Riker takes command of the "Titan" following a 3 week honeymoon on the Opal Sea. The "Titan" will be heading up a new taskforce at the Neutral Zone. The "Enterprise" is relaunched with Commander Martin Madden as First Officer. Its mission is exploration of the Denab system. Dr. Crusher becomes the head of Star Fleet Medical. "Enterprise" fatalities: numerous, including Ensign Mbewa (Security) [ST X]. Reconstruction of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California on Earth is finished [Inet1]. 2380, January The U.S.S. "Jaguar" (NCC-74750) class diplomatic cruiser is commissioned. Essentially an enhanced "Intrepid" class cruiser, the "Jaguar" is armed with 5 Type XII phaser strips and 2 Mk 90 torpedo launchers. Maximum warp capacity is 9.98 (LF-45 engines) and the ship carries a standard complement of 141. The "Jaguar" features the addition of a highly advanced artificial-personality program called E.V.E. (Enhanced Visual InterfacE) on top of the standard LCARS software providing enhanced computer-Human interactions [Inet1]. The "Regina" class, derived from the "Sovereign" class exploratory cruiser, enters service [Inet3]. Biraktes Shipyards currently has 176 independent drydock facilities, supplemented by the new Megalith Station and 12 docking bays at the Giuliani Station, with another 14 under construction in an effort to build up the Fleet after the losses taken during the Dominion War [Inet4]. The U.S.S. "Burrow" "Aerie" class support vessel is decommissioned, the last of her class [Inet5]. In the Enterprise Timeline: As of this year, of the 4 models of "Heavy Horses" freighters, only 17 ships are known to remain intact. One is part of the Heavy Horses Shipyards company museum in Sol system, 10 are mothballed at various Star Fleet facilities across the U.F.P. and 6 are known to be in the private collections of wealthy U.F.P. and non-U.F.P. civilians [Inet14]. The "Engel" (NCC-86540) class carrier/explorer is commissioned. A warp 9.9999 capacity starship with a ship's complement of 2,250, the "Engel" has a unique double saucer hull configuration and measures 1,120 meters [Inet13]. In the original timeline, Seven of Nine dies in the arms of her husband after being injured on an away mission. Chakotay will never be the same again [V 271]. 2381 Star Fleet Headquarters in San Francisco, California on Earth is now completely rebuilt [Inet1]. In the alternate timeline of 2375, Star Fleet abandons the search for the lost starship "Voyager." Kim and Chakotay will become fugitives. They will steal their old Delta Flyer and a Borg temporal transmitter, desiring to alter history and thus violate the Temporal Prime Directive [V 200]. In the original "Voyager" timeline, this is the time period during which the ship runs into the Fen Domar. Captain Janeway's favorite cup is damaged. This is also the time during which Tuvok's condition begins to become severe [V 271]. In the War of the Prophets timeline, the "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-E) is lost at the Battle of Rigel VII when an unknown terrorist group attempts to alter the gravitational balance between Rigel and its moon. They will collide. Star Fleet will claim that agents of the Bajoran Ascendancy were responsible. Captain Picard sacrifices his ship to destroy the gravity generator by generating an artificial black hole. Picard will be given command of another "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-F) built specifically to fight the Grigari, and William Riker will eventually command her [MIL #2]. 08 July [reference stardate 3/2007.08] {stardate 58517.8} Commander Ellen Childs, Assistant Executive Officer of the U.S.S. "Berlin" (NCC-14232), is awarded the Anastas Medal of Achievement for her expertise and control during a space battle with the Ferengi in the absence of her superiors [FASA]. 2382 The "Jager" class medium assault fighter is commissioned. A 10 meter, 2 pilot (1 pilot and 1 gunner/sensor officer) warp 5.5 assault craft, the "Jager" can be carried aboard carriers or forward battleships to be used in fleet and base defense and security, support of ground troops, and securing ground and small space targets. Ordnance consists of 2 Type V pulse phasers and 2 weapons hardpoints for torpedoes or photon bombs in side fairings, or 2 micro torpedo tubes in the fairing with a high torpedo capacity magazine [Inet13]. In the War of the Prophets timeline, this year's vintage of Picard champagne is the last great year before the Earth's destruction [MIL #2]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. 2383 Light from Epictetus' novaed star reaches the new Epictetus III's new system, 14 light years distant [TNG #43]. The "Galaxy" class starships undergo their first major refits [NTM]. 2385 The NCX class space stations are built. Slightly smaller and more practical than others, the NCX series will serve as home bases for exploratory vessels on the U.F.P. frontier. These stations feature 4 saucer-shaped docking modules capable of accommodating 5 small vessels each. An upper main docking facility allows capital ships to repair, refuel, or refit [Inet13]. June The U.S.S. "Excelsior" celebrates her first century of active-duty service. The "Excelsior" is retired to the Mars Museum of Spaceflight [Inet1]. At approximately this date in the 2372 alternate timeline, Jake Sisko is married in Joseph Sisko's New Orleans restaurant [DSN 476]. 2386 In the War of the Prophets timeline, preparations for Project Looking Glass begins with the requisitioning of every replicator in the Klingon Empire and most throughout the U.F.P. for the creation of transporter pads. The transporters will be used to transfer goods and warriors to the "Mirror" universe, an immense effort which alone will take 2 years to prepare [MIL #2]. 2387 Geordi La Forge meets Ambassador Picard for the last time prior to the anti-time anomaly incident--in an alternate timeline [TNG 277]. In the War of the Prophets timeline, the Federation Department of Temporal Investigations is replaced by Star Fleet's Temporal Warfare Division [MIL #2]. 2388 In the War of the Prophets timeline, Project Looking Glass commences. Originally intended to send a Klingon fleet into the "Mirror" universe, fight its way to Bajor, then reappear in our universe behind the Ascendancy's lines, the contingency plan is for the "Mirror" universe to serve as a safe haven from the destruction of the universe. The first exploratory and reconnaissance missions are flawless. The armada moves out from the Klingon Empire in the "Mirror" universe, heading for Bajor, while at the same time in our universe (to counter any suspicions) Earth enters into trade and treaty negotiations with the Grigari. Captain William Riker of the "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-F) goes to battle stations and fires on the Grigari flagship, at the first hint of trouble. The ship lasts all of three minutes in battle: Riker, Troi, La Forge, Krueger, Paris, and the remaining crew all die. The Grigari fleet attacks Earth without warning, and with so many ships committed to Looking Glass there are no reinforcements to save Earth. Word reaches the "Mirror" universe that the Grigari had attacked Earth first, and the Fleet turns around to come to Earth's defense. During the state of confusion as its mission changed, a second Grigari fleet attacks there as well. With the defeat of the Klingon Empire, the Grigari use the same Looking Glass transporters to move weapons from the "Mirror" universe into ours: planet-decimating weapons and nanospores (nanites existing only to disassemble living cells to make other nanites, impervious to biofilters and drugs). The end result is the near-extermination of Klingons and Humans [MIL #2]. 2389 In the War of the Prophets timeline, the Treaty of Wolf 359 is engineered by Admiral Seven of Nine and Hugh. Although technology exchanges are at its core (nanite-mediated molecular surgery and transwarp technology), the Federation and the Borg become allies [MIL #2]. This is the era of the "Innovation" exploration/research/rescue vessel. Consisting of an outer hull covered in a single simiorganic dermis which functions as a subspace resonator, the "Innovation" carries a crew of 450 and has warp 9.995 capacity [Inet2]. 2390 In the alternate timeline of 2375, Chakotay and Kim finally succeed in locating the "Voyager's" remains in the Tacara Sector, just outside the Alpha Quadrant. They recover Seven of Nine's interplexing beacon and using a stolen Borg temporal transmitter, alter the timeline by dropping the "Voyager" out of the slipstream back in 2375. The timeline is altered moments before the Delta Flyer's warp core breaches from sustained fired from the "Galaxy" class starship U.S.S. "Challenger" commanded by Captain Geordi La Forge [V 200]. 2391 In Q's alternate timeline, Admiral Riker halts the decommissioning of the "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-D). Probably at this time the "Enterprise" is upgraded to dreadnought configuration with a third nacelle, warp 13+ capacity (a new warp scale in use?), and cloaking technology. Note that the new design bears some resemblance to the "Olympus" class dreadnought first completed in 2365 [TNG 278, OCD]. 2392 In the 2372 alternate timeline, Jake Sisko goes back to school to learn warp theory to rescue his father. Jake will eventually lose his wife and abandon his writing [DSN 476]. In the original timeline, the "Voyager's" EMH invents a cerebral implant synaptic transciever allowing a vessel equipped with a neural interface to be piloted [V 271]. In the War of the Prophets timeline, the entire Ferenginar system is placed under an Ascendancy trade blockade [MIL #2]. 2393 The Type 20 long-range shuttlecraft is commissioned. Star Fleet's fastest shuttle ever, the Type 20 is capable of speeds over warp 8 indefinitely and as fast as warp 9 for 24 hours. It comes equipped with a full complement of emergency medical and communications equipment, site-to-site transporters, replicators, and rations, and can be equipped with a biobed. Carryin a crew complement of up to 4, it is armed with twin phaser emitters and a ventrally-mounted micro-torpedo launcher (with the option of being upgradable with pulse phaser banks) [Inet13]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. 2394 In an alternate timeline, Commander Icheb and Lt. Naomi Wildman help Captain Janeway and Commander Chakotay stabilize the "Voyager" in temporal flux [V 257]. In the original timeline (perhaps the "alternate" one above), the "Voyager" finally returns home to the Alpha Quadrant. The ship will be a museum on the grounds of the Presidio. Commander Chakotay dies [V 271]. 2395 In the War of the Prophets timeline, Fleet Admiral Picard begins his Project Phoenix plan. Star Fleet begins construction on their largest starship, the 3-kilometer long U.S.S. "Phoenix," with 48 transwarp engines but a crew of only 22. It will be used to travel back in time 25,000 years to plant deep-time charges (composed of a brand-new, ultrastable trilithium resin) on Bajor intending to detonate and destroy the Ascendancy before the wormhole fusion ends the universe. Captain Nog is appointed Integrated Systems Manager of the project [MIL #2]. Raxatocin poison is developed [GN 11]. 2396 In an alternate timeline, Geordi La Forge meets retired Ambassador Picard in France when he hears that Picard has Irumodic Syndrome. Picard and La Forge visit Professor Data at Cambridge University to find an answer to the time disorientation phenomena. Picard and company arrange for passage aboard the U.S.S. "Pasteur" (NCC-58925) "Hope" class medical ship commanded by Captain Beverly Picard. They seek out Worf's assistance to gain permission to cross into Klingon territory (current U.F.P.-Klingon relations being poor as the Klingons have taken over the Romulan Empire). The ship heads for the Devron system in search of the temporal anomaly--and, through the emission of a third inverse tachyon pulse, creates the temporal anomaly--which begins to expand backwards through time. The "Pasteur" is destroyed by a warp core breach following an assault by Klingon attack cruisers. The crew is rescued by the "Enterprise" commanded by Admiral Riker of Starbase 247. Picard takes the ship into the anti-time anomaly's center to reverse the phenomena with a static warp shell. The ship's three incarnations are destroyed but are successful, wiping out this alternate timeline developed by Q and Picard [TNG 277, TNG 278]. 2397 "Hanseatic" class transport/tugs are due to be decommissioned [Inet2]. In the War of the Prophets timeline, Captain Nog replicates a new uniform. It will be 2 years before getting a new one [MIL #2]. 2398 Mark Roper dies [GN 11]. The Sindareen raiders become more aggressive--in an alternate timeline [GN 11]. In the War of the Prophets timeline, Bajoran Ascendancy scientists construct a rock and install within it passive sensors. They use the Orb of Time to transport it back before the founding of B'hala and bury it in stable ground to observe the failure of Project Phoenix [MIL #2]. 2399, February {stardate 76087.7} In the War of the Prophets timeline, the "Cerulean Star" private yacht won't be used for another 10 months [MIL #2]. stardate 76958.2 {15 December} In the War of the Prophets timeline, the "Defiant" reappears from 2374's creation of the second Bajoran wormhole. The "Opaka," commanded by Captain Thomas Riker, and the "Boreth" commanded by Vedek Weyoun, clash. Captain Sisko, Major Kira, Commander Lees, and Garak are brought aboard the "Boreth" and the "Defiant" is taken in tow. The Vulcan Captain T'len of the destroyer "Augustus" takes aboard Lt. Commander Worf, Dr. Bashir, Jadzia Dax, Jake Sisko, Ensign Ryle Simons, and Vash. The Romulans make 15 attacks against Star Fleet to keep the Federation off-balance with their Projects Phoenix and Guardian. One Tal Shiar team commanded by Centurion Karon of the Imperial cruiser "Altanax" abducts Fleet Admiral Picard and Captain Nog from the Utopia Plantia Yards. Karon shows Nog the time-ravaged dedication plaque recovered from the "Phoenix" wreckage [MIL #2]... 17 December {stardate 76961.6} In the War of the Prophets timeline, Vedek Weyoun proclaims that Captain Sisko is the False Emissary and explains the upcoming restoration of the One Temple [MIL #2]... 22 December {stardate 76975.3} In the War of the Prophets timeline, Captain Nog beams down to Starbase 53 and meets Captain T'len of the "Augustus." Nog briefs the temporal refugees of the "Defiant" on Project Phoenix. The "Boreth" arrives at Bajor with Captain Sisko and his officers [MIL #2]... 23 December {stardate 76978.1} In the War of the Prophets timeline, Dukat and Weyoun battle one another in the "Mirror" universe. Captain Thomas Riker rescues Captain Sisko [MIL #2]... 25 December {stardate 76983.6} In the War of the Prophets timeline, Captain Nog with Centurion Karon steals the "Phoenix" from the Utopia Planitia Yards. Captain Sisko, Commander Arla, Major Kira, O'Brien, Rom, Garak, and Odo tour the restored Bajoran city B'hala. Weyoun unearths a passive sensor rock, proving the failure of Project Phoenix. Thomas Riker attempts to kill Weyoun--Weyoun kills him [MIL #2]... 26 December {stardate 76986.3} In the War of the Prophets timeline, Captain Nog helps the Star Fleet officers steal the "Phoenix" back from the Romulans by initiating a partial multivector attack mode and jettisoning the Romulan-held bridge module. Course is set for Bajor [MIL #2]... In the War of the Prophets timeline, Operation Guardian is initiated. A combined force of Star Fleet vessels and Borg cubeships, some 50 or 60 ships, attempt to regain the Guardian of Forever. The battle lasts for days but the Grigari are ready for them. When Admiral Janeway manages to get her troops on the surface and within sight of the Guardian, the Grigari activate a singularity bomb. The resulting black hole sucks the Borg, Star Fleet, the Guardian, and even the Grigari forces out of the universe. A Grigari ship finds the bridge module of the "Phoenix" adrift near the Vulcan frontier filled with a crew of terrified Romulans [MIL #2]... 31 December {stardate 76999.9} In the War of the Prophets timeline, Weyoun and Captain Sisko beam up from B'hala to the "Defiant." The "Phoenix" undertakes its time-travel mission. Weyoun sets of a protomatter-induced supernova of Bajor- B'hava'el, closing the distance between and merging the blue and red wormholes. Aboard the engineless "Defiant," Weyoun and Sisko prepare to watch the end of the universe unfold. Sisko's remaining crewmates beam back aboard the "Defiant" and the vessel makes for the fusing wormholes [MIL #2]... In the War of the Prophets timeline, the "Boreth" and "Defiant" are adrift within the decaying pocket of space-time within the wormholes as the crews emerge from their own personal hells generated by the Pah-wraiths. The crews each encounter Deep Space Nine at two different but specific eras: the Day of Withdrawal and the day of the formation of the red wormhole. Evacuating to the station(s), the temporal refugees try to maintain the original timeline while confronting Weyoun and Dukat in the two time periods [MIL #3]. 2400, stardate 77000.0 {01 January} In the War of the Prophets timeline, the universe comes to an end. Perhaps coincidentally, 17 different spacefaring cultures have calendar systems that either reset or rollover to significant dates or new counting cycles on this exact date. An old Klingon calendar system reverts to the Fourth Age of Kahless, the Orthodox Andorian Vengeance Cycle begins its 330th iteration, and some Ferengi groups celebrate the day the Great Material River first overflowed its banks among the stars [MIL #2]. In the original timeline, Harry Kim attends a "Voyager" reunion. Being on deep space assignments he will be unable to attend again until 2404 [V 271]. 09 August {stardate 77606.6} Memlon and his daughter await the return of James Kirk on Chal [GN 40]. 2403 Raxatocin poisoning is as of yet undetectable [GN 11]. The "Galaxy" class starships undergo their second major refits [NTM]. According to the Symmetrists' calculations in 2373, the U.F.P. will have collapsed by now [GN 26]. 2404 In the original timeline, it is the 10th anniversary of the "Voyager's" return home to Earth. The "Voyager's EMH has taken the name Joe and is celebrating his 2nd week of marriage. Admiral Kathryn Janeway is a guest speaker at Commander Barclay's academy class and says her farewells to the institutionalized Tuvok. She takes a shuttle (SC-4) from the Oakland Shipyard, modifies it, and cheats Korath out of a shield emitter for a time travel device. Captain Harry Kim of the "Nova" class ship "Rhode Island" assists in her preparations, despite Janeway's mission of grossly violating the Temporal Prime Directive. Korath's Klingon vessels attempt to follow her back through time to 2377 [V 271]. September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. 2405 Admiral Riker assumes command of Starbase 86 [GN 11]. Norvo Tigan's prison sentence ends [DSN 561]. stardate 82965.4 {18 December} 'The Worlds of the Federation' is published [TWF]. 2408 In an alternate timeline, Captain Wesley Crusher of the U.S.S. "Hood" transports Admiral William Riker of Starbase 86 to Betazed for Lwaxana Troi's funeral. The admiral is then transported back to the starbase aboard the "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-F), commanded by Commodore Data, where he takes the surveying ship "Chance" to the Forever World and prevents Deanna Troi's murder in 2368, correcting the timeline [GN 11]. In the 2372 alternate timeline, Captain Sisko again appears to Jake Sisko [DSN 476]. 2410 Alexander Rozhenko meets a man in the Canvers system giving Rozhenko a chance to change the past. Alexander Rozhenko travels back in time 40 years to alter his own history to ensure that he becomes a warrior instead of a diplomat to prevent the death of Worf on the floor of the council chamber [TNG 273]. The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 2414 [reference stardate 3/53] {stardate 91002.7} Reports on the ultimate disposition of the original android represent- atives of the planet Mudd are declassified [FASA]. 2415, September In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. 2422 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion. In the alternate timeline of 2372, Jake Sisko gets Captain Nog to pilot the "Defiant" and, with most of her original crew, re-creates the accident which entrapped Captain Sisko half a century ago. Benjamin Sisko reappears and briefly speaks with his son Jake within subspace limbo [DSN 476]. 2423 The planet Solosos III begins becoming habitable again for Humans after possessing a trilithium-poisoned atmosphere for 50 years [DSN 511]. The "Galaxy" class starships undergo their third major refits [NTM]. 2426 In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. 2431 In the Gamma Quadrant, the planet Meridian dimensionally shifts back into normal space, this time remaining for 30 years [DSN 454]. 2437 In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. 2441 This is the approximate time of the starship "Voyager's" return to Federation space, based upon the initial departure time and no shortcuts or extended delays [V 101]. 2443 The "Galaxy" class starships undergo their last major refits [NTM]. 2448 In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. 2449 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 2459 In the Enterprise Timeline: The Great Plume of Agosoria erupts [E 111]. 2461 Meridian shifts back to the noncorporeal dimensional state [DSN 454]. 2463 The aging "Galaxy" class explorers are decommissioned as "Nova" class starships enter service [NTM]. 2468 Dynasia is presumably given another chance at joining the U.F.P. [GN 13]. The Consilium's neurological nanotech wiring saves hundreds of millions of lives throughout the Federation from a destructive plague, and allows the Consilium to control peoples' minds. The Consilium will be responsible for seeding the plague on Qo'nos, Khergos, and Romulus in order to get half the populations wired to control their effects [TOS #71]. 2472 Humans finally reach the Delta Quadrant during this era [V 130]. In the Delta Quadrant, Veruna IV's dying star makes life on this world intolerable. Hopefully by this time the Verunans, with help from the Akerians, have resettled on another planet [V #6]. The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. In 2372, Dax jokingly guessed that Chief Miles Edward O'Brien would live to be 140 and die in bed surrounded by family and friends this year [DSN 496]. 2478 Yoruba does a study on the sentience of the yagghorth creatures [TOS #71]. 2488 The Consilium takes control over the Fleet, including Star Fleet and the Federation Council. Fleet captains wired as children and astrogators leads to psion jump technology: a means of going around hyperspace involving a nanotech wired astrogator, empath, and a yagghorth, making warp drive obsolete overnight [TOS #71]. The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 2502 In the "Mirror" universe, the Star Empire begins to crumble, according to Commander Spock's predictions in 2262. In actuality, the Empire had been conquered by the Alliance between the Klingons and Cardassians before 2370 [MM]. 2510 The hangar deck doors of the "Constitution" class (group?) starship later to be named "Nautilus" are disused [TOS #71]. 2519 Dylan Arios is born in the Consilium, a product of gene-splicing and genetic engineering [TOS #71]. 2522 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 2528 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 2530 Based upon statistical probabilities in 2374, the Federation's people have endured 5 generations of Dominion rule. Centering on Earth, rebellion forms which will quickly spread, and the Dominion will be conquered within a generation [DSN 533] 2535 At age 16, the Masters of the Consilium wire Dylan Arios' brain [TOS #71]. 2536 Rial Varos befriends Edward Dale [TOS #71]. 2545 The Shadow Fleet splits off from the Concilium to aid the rebellion, con- sisting mostly of junkers, outgunned and outmaneuvered by the Concilium's forces [TOS #71]. 2546 Arios and Cooper run from the Academy and acquire an obsolete ore-hauling "Constitution" class (group?) starship which they name the "Nautilus." It is the only psion jump-drive vessel in the rebellion [TOS #71]. Presumably the Yoons are recovered by the Shadow Fleet from the Brigadoon system to aid in the rebellion [TOS #71]. 2547 Adajia is presented to Dylan Arios by her clan lord [TOS #71]. 2548 The "Nautilus" time-jumps back to 2265 to obtain telepathic savants from Tau Lyra III (Yoondri) to help the rebellion. The Star Fleet interceptor "Savasci" goes in pursuite [TOS #71]. 2553 In the Enterprise Timeline: The Xindi homeworld is destroyed by Humans. The Xindi will consequently attack Earth with a probe 400 years earlier, killing over 7 million. At least, according to one account, the Xindi homeworld is destroyed. Alternately, observation of NX-01 in 2153 suggests c. 2034 [E 152, E 153]. 2554 In the Enterprise Timeline: The Battle of Procyon V drives the Sphere- builders out of Federation space, with the "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-J) participating. Daniels transports Captain Archer here from the 22nd Century, hoping to have him convince the Xindi that they are being manipulated [E 170]. 2573 In the Enterprise Timeline: A small component from the Xindi probe is quantum dated from this period [E 152]. 2560 Based upon statistical probabilities in 2374, the Dominion is finally conquered by this time. The Alpha Quadrant will unite and a newer, stronger Federation will rule for thousands of generations [DSN 533]. 2562 The neutron star Kavis Alpha again explodes [TNG 150]. The "Andromeda" series unmanned probe, launched 3 centuries ago, reaches the Andromeda galaxy [STD2]. 2567 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 2570 All of Bajor's moons are in alignment. According to Akwar's 9th Prophecy, peace will reign [BB #1]. 2572 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 2576 Based on the structure of the station, the Terok Nor (Deep Space 9) station should be nearing the end of its approximate operational lifetime [DNTM]. 2599? A time pod travels back to New Jersey, Earth in the 22nd Century. Berlinghoff Rasmussen then takes it to 2368 where it then auto-returns back to the 22nd Century [TNG 209]. The "Galatea" warship is designed with the treaty between the Borg, Klingons, and Federation in an attempt to stop Species 8472 [Inet 2]. 2606 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 2622 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 2645 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 2664 The U.F.P. is welcome to return to Velara III by the crystalline micro- brains [TNG 117]. 2666 An alien super-weapon, the Tox Uthat, a quantum phase inhibitor capable of halting all nuclear reaction within a star, is constructed by Kal Dano and displaced back through time to the 22nd Century [TNG 167]. 2671 The Dominion's Founders in the Gamma Quadrant expect the return of nearly a hundred Changelings dispatched over 300 years ago to explore the Alpha Quadrant [DSN 448]. 2672 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 2675 Site 2713 (Miri's World) is safe for humanoid habitation after 3 centuries of genetically modified plants cleansing the biosphere [GN 40]. 2684 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 2722 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 2723 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 2758 Kavis Alpha, a neutron star, explodes [TNG 150]. 2762 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 2769 In the Enterprise Timeline: Anthropologists from this year travel back to Earth's past to observe the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza [E 111]. 2772 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 2800 The U.F.P. Treaty Zone is fully explored [LOR]? 2801 The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through our galaxy [ST VII]. 2822 The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476]. 2873 In an alternate timeline, debris from the "Voyager's" secondary hull is discovered. Captain Braxton of the Federation timeship "Aeon" travels from Earth back in time 500 years to 2373 in an attempt to prevent a temporal explosion which will destroy all of Earth's solar system [V 150]. In the "repaired" timeline, Captain Braxton scans the "Voyager" in 1996 and travels back in time to transport the starship back to its proper space/time location in the Delta Quadrant [V 151]. Captain Braxton aboard the Federation timeship "Relativity" (NCV-474439-G) recruits Seven of Nine 3 times to locate a Force 3 temporal disruptor hidden aboard the "Voyager" in the 24th Century. Braxton is taken into custody after it is revealed that one of his future selves planted the device [V 218]. 3051 In the Enterprise Timeline: Temporal agent Daniels originates from this time [E 111]. Dimensionally transcendental time craft are constructed during this era, powered by temporal displacement drives. In the Enterprise Timeline: one such craft will be taken aboard the "Enterprise" (NX-01) in late 2152, 100 light years from Earth [E 142]. Captain Johnathan Archer is transported to this time from 2151 by Daniels. He finds himself in the remains of his apartment on a dead Earth [E 126]. 3074 In the Keerian Dynasty (Delta Quadrant), a copy of the "Voyager's" EMH is recovered which paints a different picture of recorded Keerian history regarding the Federation starship's contact with the Keerians and Vaskans [V 191]. 3481 The syzygy alignment occurs in the Ramillia (Torch-Spark) system [TOS #77]. 4338 In an alternate timeline, all sentient life in the galaxy is extinct. Only the Children of Soong androids remain active. Data returns to the ruins of Star Fleet Academy on Earth to flee from his captors, a futile attempt since time travel is commonplace. He steals a timeship and departs to 2364, destroying what remains of San Francisco in his wake. Data will take the place of Lore, thus eradicating this timeline [SNW II]. 4370 According to Lt. Commander Data's calculations, the inhabitants of Pedrum should have developed the technology to find the deeply submerged wreckage of the hybrid prototype "Galaxy" class saucer module (NCC-4011) [TNG #39]. 7368 The Ko N'ya's wormhole again opens up [GN 13]. 9260 Antilles becomes a U.F.P. member [TBoT #2]. 10000 Disaster follows a U.F.P. treaty with the Husseans, leading to thorough U.F.P. humiliation. Contact with the Ha'alah race inevitably turns into interstellar war--one of the bloodiest in U.F.P. history. These two prime crises eventually lead to the generation of economic depression and the rise of the Disciplinarian Movement throughout U.F.P. space [TBoT #2]. 10260 The Great Secessions mark the end of the U.F.P. Beginning with the Antilles Colonies seceeding from the U.F.P. and the formation of the Antilles Federation, the planet Markolith follows suit and forms the Markolith Federation. The U.F.P. (Federation Prime) begins to lose more and more member worlds to secession and the outbreak of civil wars resulting in the Persid Federation, Spica Federation, Eridani Federation, and Al Nasl Federation. They are followed by the colossal Sualocin and Lacertaen Federations, the former to consist of over 200 member worlds [TBoT #2]. The Battle of Ras Alegthi: ships from the Ruchbach, Monoceros, Denebola, and Tarazed federations combine forces to demolish a fleet of Syntatic invaders. It is one of few efforts by some federations to join forces. The Battle of Aquila 2127: Romulan, Kzinti, and Mal'kanstan ships simultaneously converge upon and claim this planet--predators fight among themselves resulting in a devastating battle where no ships remain to attack federation ships. Distrust proves dangerous and destructive [TBoT #2]. 10900 The Great Invasions, some 600 years of predator races fighting amongst themselves, comes to a halt. The only remnants of the original U.F.P. are the distant extragalactic colonies, long out of touch with the Milky Way galaxy [TBoT #2]. ? new stardate y 2143.21.3 All spacefaring cultures in the Milky Way galaxy are finally joined in one grand Federation. The Preserver artifact dispersed in 2366 makes itself known via a sidespace radio beacon after the final inauguration ceremony. A ship (in the language of the time) called "Enterprise" drops from sidewarp factor 55 to warp speed and to sublight speed in the intergalactic void millions of light years from any star. The artifact emits a radiation signature consistent with postulated controlled-access corridors to multiple universes [GN 18]... 11265 The Energy Barrier's wavefront begins to impact on inhabited U.F.P. worlds, according to K't'lk's calculations [TOS #13]. 12260 All life in the Andromeda galaxy is destroyed by high radiation [AON]. 12372 The 6th "Awakening" occurs on Urrytha in the Delta Quadrant [V #12]. 14264 The Wanderers Who Play return to the U.F.P. (or what remains of it) to judge its progress [Log 7]. 22372 The 7th "Awakening" occurs on Urrytha in the Delta Quadrant [V #12]. 162264 Light from Nebecula Minor in the constellation Toucan reaches known space--in an alternate timeline [ON 7]. 189300 Period 890 begins on Alcawell in the Delta Quadrant [V #2]. 502262 The Barbara series Muddian (Lutician) androids reach the end of their estimated duration period [IM]. 2002369 Lt. Commander Neela Daren's projected star system model is either proven or disproven [TNG 245]. 20,000,000,000 The Romulan home system (128 Trianguli) dies [V #21]. 60,000,000,000,000? If Humanity still exists, it has evolved into a completely non-humanoid form, if not into totally non-corporeal beings. The death of the universe and space-time itself occurs, collapsing in on itself forming a monobloc of matter/energy. The collapse is preceded by a massive dead zone. Presumably the two Lazaruses are freed of their perpetual struggle within the alternative warp corridor. The Redjac entity may still continue existing [DSN 555, EM, V 132, TNG #63, AF, WF]. ********************************************************************** * Star Trek Chronology (Version 17.0) Notes 0410.08 * ********************************************************************** The product of many years research, this Fandom Star Trek Chronology file is without a doubt (as far as I know, at least) the most exhaustively researched and information-packed timeline of the Star Trek Universe available (without insulting the intelligence of hardcore Trekkers by bombarding them with commonly-known Trek facts, that is). You might not agree with All the information here (I certainly don't, as some very questionable sources are included for completeness) but it is a good read and all of it comes from the episodes, movies, and publications. Certain items which are conjectural are noted, and a good amount of space in this section is devoted to discussing them. Hopefully everyone will get Something out of this long, elaborate file... This edition also includes information from Spaceflight Chronology as well as data from gaming systems. Yet all comic books also continue to be avoided since I personally doubt their accuracy, do not collect them, and am still recovering from the 1st generation of Star Trek comic books from way back when. Pocket Books' new series of "Young Reader" Star Trek adventures also aren't included, for similar reasons. But considering how I promised not to include FASA (and have skipped around it and the Spaceflight book for a decade) in half a dozen previous versions, I wouldn't just yet count them out in future editions. On the other hand, all of the novels and short stories are included however, though it is very doubtful that they all occur in the same Star Trek timeline. Earlier versions of this Chronology included only past references of data in novels and short stories falling in the latter portion of the 5-year mission (circa 2263-2265) due to the complexity of arranging the bulk of these novels into an exact order. Beginning in the 6th version, all "5th year" novels, up to the date of publication, were arranged in a reasonable chronological order, complete with stardates (whenever available). The Five-year Mission The dates during which the famous 5 year mission occurs have been obtained from numerous sources. The original Star Trek Time Line was written by Chuck Graham and published in the fanzine Menagerie V, c. 1974. It was a mere two pages long with less than 3 dozen dates up to the start of the mission (2260 A.D.), but it was reprinted in Geoffrey Mandel's Starfleet Handbook and apparently made its way around in fandom. The Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual went by these dates and all other publications and blueprints followed suit and to this very day Technical Fandom still very much abides by this chronology. This span of reference years is consistent throughout Star Trek Maps (and the accompanying Navigation Manual), the original USS Enterprise Officers Manual, Ships of the Star Fleet, Federation Reference Series, Starship Design, and dozens of blueprint packets and charts published through Star Station Aurora, MastercoM Data Center, and Star Fleet Printing Office. Just to name a few popular Treknical distributors and sources dating from the late 1970s to the early 1990s. But it wasn't always so smooth. Around 1980, a poorly researched book came out called Star Trek Spaceflight Chronology which totally blew away all previously established dates... The roleplaying game by FASA supported SFC, but its weaknesses prevailed and it was eventually dismissed, though not after splitting up Trekdom's historians. FASA's gaming booklets, while licensed by Paramount, dilutated the Trek universe to make it accessible for roleplaying. It ignored much which came before, simplified the "Enterprise's" specs, and was astronomically inaccurate and simplistic for "serious" referencing. The dates were also over half a century earlier than in Tech Fandom. I fear that a similar discontinuity glitch, closer by dates but larger in scope, has begun in the 1990s with the Michael Okuda 'Star Trek Chronology: A History of the Future.' There is no one to police Trek dates and continuity but the fans who have charted it. 'Official' and 'Licensed' are today meaningless words used to sell a product, and are in no way indicative of thorough research. The Okuda chronology and the follow- the-leader game will be thoroughly discussed later. How was 2260 A.D. established for the start of the 5-year mission? It's quite obvious that Star Trek is set in the 23rd Century, this is an automatic "given" from sources such as The Making of Star Trek. The question then arose as to exactly WHEN in this century. Here's a summary of all on-screen chronological dating info presented up through the 1970s. The data is rough and uneven but does point in a definite direction... First Season "Where No Man Has Gone Before" 2018*+ + 200 = Beyond 2218 ("...a vessel missing for almost 2 centuries.") "Miri" 1960 + 300 = 2260 ("Circa 1960...300 years old.") "Shore Leave" 2000 + 200 = 2200 ("Police Special...hasn't been one made in, oh, a couple of centuries.") "The Squire of Gothos" 1820 + 900 = Before 2720 ("...almost 900 light years from Earth..." "I do admire your Napoleon...") "Tomorrow is Yesterday" 1969 + 200 = 2169 ("I am going to lock you up for 200 years." "That ought to be just about right.") "Space Seed" 1996 + 200 = 2196 ("1996" "Two centuries we estimate.") Second Season "Metamorphosis" 2018*+ + 150 = Beyond 2168 ("Cochrane died 150 years ago.") "Who Mourns For Adonais?" References to Apollo being on Earth 5,000 years ago are not very helpful considering ancient Greece's development. "Wolf in the Fold" 2156 is the latest Earth date ever stated. There is also a history of Redjack which we can extrapolate from, assuming the creature only needs to feed after a certain period of time... 1888: London, England 1932: Shanghai, China 44 years 1974: Kiev, USSR 42 years 2105: Martian Colonies 131 years -> 2 undocumented murder cases? 2156: Alpha Proxima II 51 years {43.6 year differential} ? : Deneb II 1 year ago : Rigel IV Presumably the creature needs to feed every 45 years or so, though this can vary by several years. The episode could therefore be set circa 2201, 2246, or 2291--give or take a few years. Third Season "Requiem For Methuselah" 3834 BC + 6000 = 2166 ("Extreme age...on the order of 6000 years." "born 3834 BC.") "The Savage Curtain" 1865 + 300 = 2165 ("Lincoln died 3 centuries ago.") The Animated Series "The Infinite Vulcan" 1996 + 250 = 2246 ("...over 250 years old" "Period: Eugenics Wars.") "The Terratin Incident" 2018*+ + 200 = Beyond 2218 ("Interstat... out of use for two centuries.") "The Slaver Weapon" 2018*+ + 200 = Beyond 2218 ("The Kzinti fought four wars with Mankind. The last one was 200 years ago...") ST-TMP Before 2000 + 300 = Before 2300 ("launched from Earth over 300 years ago." "20th Century technology.") * Indicates lowest possible interstellar technology year based upon Lt. McGiver's statement that suspended animation was necessary until the year 2018, in "Space Seed." ------------------------------------------------------------ Average date range for The Original Series Era: 2245 to 2255 Regardless, even if the oddball dates are discarded, the era still falls short of being three centuries in the future after the original episodes' broadcast. A third of these point towards two centuries, while the remainder signifies the series being well into the 23rd Century but closer to the early or mid point. Justification to round upwards can be seen with the relative references to early interstellar space flight: the "Valiant," Cochrane's death, the Terra 10 colony. These are surely set decades (perhaps half a century) beyond the absolute base year of 2018 derived from "Space Seed." Yet the two century leap beyond the 20th Century still carries considerable weight, even surfacing in ST II. Consequently, the most internally consistent period is therefore just beyond the midpoint of the 23rd Century--but Not Quite 300 years after the first series' broadcast. Spock's statements in "Miri" fit these parameters and it is the key reference used in most Treknical publications, including Graham's Time Line. Star Trek's second pilot, "Where No Man Has Gone Before" had the "Enterprise" recover the recorder-marker of an Earth ship at the edge of the galaxy, the S.S. "Valiant." It was mentioned repeatedly that the "Valiant" had been lost 200 years ago. For an Earth vessel to travel that far it had to have had warp drive (despite Kirk's comment about the inferior impulse engines of the "Valiant"). Warp drive was developed by Earth in the 21st Century as we later would meet the inventor, Zefram Cochrane in "Metamorphosis" who disappeared "150 years ago" by McCoy's reckoning. He was an old man at the time, in Cochrane's own words (age 89), before the Companion rejuvenated him. Furthermore, he went on to identify Mr. Spock as a Vulcan (questionably), but had never heard of the United Federation of Planets. These facts alone place "Where No Man Has Gone Before" no sooner than the mid-23rd Century. In the first season episode "Miri," the "Enterprise" encounters a duplicate Earth where, we assume, history ran parallel to that on the real Earth. Shortly after beamdown, Spock comments that it is Earth circa 1960. Later on in the episode, Kirk and Spock come across an ancient piano. Kirk asks Mr. Spock its age and Spock replies with the figure of 300 years. 1960 + 300 = 2260 A.D. "Space Seed," the episode by which Spaceflight Chronology, and later FASA, falsely places Star Trek around the early 23rd Century, must be ignored. If we examine this episode closely from the start, Kirk was confused by the age of the S.S. "Botany Bay." When first spotted, Kirk mistakenly refers to it as a DY-500 series ship and Spock corrects him "Much older, DY-100 series." After Khan's revival Kirk tells him he was sleeping for "Two centuries we estimate." The DY-100 series was an interplanetary ship, according to Spock, last produced and launched in the late 20th Century. Obviously the DY-500 came much later (mid- or late-21st Century). Kirk absent-mindedly told Khan the two centuries after the DY-500 series (c. 2050 + 200 = 2250). Likewise, the date mentioned in "Squire of Gothos" must also be ignored (placing Star Trek centuries LATER in time). The animated series which followed went on to support the 2260 Star Trek date. "The Terratin Incident" dealt with a lost Earth colony stranded on the planet Cepheus. At the beginning of the episode, Uhura picks up a message in interstat code, commenting that interstat's been out of use for two centuries. We later learn that the colony had transporters, which Mr. Spock was not surprised to learn for an early Earth colony. The colony was originally named Terra 10 and we assume that there were at least 9 other interstellar Earth colony attempts previously. This suggests that transporter technology was developed in the 21st Century, probably shortly after warp drive. The episode "The Slaver Weapon" introduced us to the Kzinti (borrowed from Larry Niven's Known Space books). We learn from Mr. Sulu that the Kzinti fought 4 wars with Mankind and lost all of them--the last one being 200 years ago. Indeed, Star Trek cannot take place any EARLIER than 2260. In order to defeat the Kzinti, Earth had to have had spaceflight and warp-driven ships. Quite possibly the development of warp drive and transporter technology shortly thereafter enabled Earth to conquer the Kzinti. The novels which shortly followed supported this dating system. The dates mentioned in "World Without End" place Star Trek some time in the mid-23rd Century and the novel "Perry's Planet" is set around an Earth colony launched about 300 years ago (a bit on the high side). Later novels would, unfortunately, use FASA/Spaceflight Chronology dates ("The Final Reflection," "Final Frontier" and "Strangers From The Sky"), which sets Star Trek around 2208 A.D. To this very day I still read articles written by fans who try to intermingle the two timelines without altering dates. They simply do not understand that there Are two timelines (three now, counting Okuda's) in existence which are quite incompatible date by date. Much of the material can be preserved but dates must be dropped. You can't mix and match years from, let us say, Mr. Scott's Guide to the "Enterprise" (FASA universe: the "Constitution" class is launched around 2190 A.D.) with Star Trek Maps (Technical Fandom: the "Constitution" class is launched around 2220 A.D.). They are separated by more than half a century--more on this later. Thus, the voyages of the "Enterprise" under Kirk's command occured from 2260-2265 A.D. Other novels and references "fine-tuned" this a bit. "Enterprise: The First Adventure" tells us that Kirk took command of the "Enterprise" even earlier, 2258, based upon his age. Dating it backwards using relative reference clues given in episodes is best explored in articles such as "How Many Sulus?" in The Best of Trek #18. The novelization of ST-TMP also substantiates this gap in continuity of "undocumented adventures" (one could easily slot in the earliest of Gold Key's comic books here if one so desires: the crude "Enterprise" construction, hand-held microphones, equipment, uniforms and designs based upon those in the pilot episodes, are their unflattering trademarks). Furthermore, it would have taken time for Kirk to familiarize himself with the ship before taking on any major missions. Shortly after "Enterprise" comes the novel "Strangers From the Sky (Book II)," and then on to "Where No Man Has Gone Before" (late 2259). This last episode takes up the bulk of time between 2258 and 2260: the two-way trip from U.F.P. space to the Energy Barrier at the edge of our galaxy. Early 2260 is also spent uprating the "Enterprise" ("Constitution" class to the specs of the "Bonhomme Richard" class to accommodate the more detailed "Enterprise" model--but that's ANOTHER file in itself!) and of course the installation of new systems and the institution of new uniforms ("Corbomite Maneuver" onwards). The 5- year mission therefore "officially" begins right after the "Enterprise" returns and is refitted following the second pilot episode, in 2260. (Kirk's prologue explaining "Its five year mission..." isn't even incorporated into the title sequence of the 2nd pilot episode!). Now if the order of the Original episodes are examined, you will notice them to be in Production Order. Considering the minute changes of systems (and uniforms worn) aboard the "Enterprise," there is simply no other logical way to chronicle the episodes. Aired Order begins with "The Man Trap," when clearly the first episode is "Where No Man Has Gone Before." Taking them in Stardate Order is an intriguing idea, but stardates do not hold up when the additional stardates of the animated series and the novels are incorporated. In fact, stardates actually OVERLAP in certain episodes ("Corbomite Maneuver" and "The Man Trap"). In addition, many novelists don't take stardates seriously. We have to live with the information in The Making of Star Trek that stardates have no real chronological bearing for the "Enterprise", even though the latest Next Generation episodes have been trying to keep the stardate order consistent with the aired order. Examining the Chronology you will see that the first season episodes span the first two years, 2260 and 2261 and the second and third season epsides are in 2262 and 2263 respectively. Why? "Charlie X" is set in November as Kirk mentions Thanksgiving--the latter half of the year. Ships Of The Star Fleet and Heavy Cruiser Evolution Blueprints also suggest that throughout early 2260, the "Enterprise" was drydocked and upgraded. A good deal of time is expended here, and we also see the introduction of new uniforms and equipment. The episodes "Court Martial" and "The Menagerie" were filmed one after another yet both take place at the SAME starbase 11 (despite Asherman's numerical errors in his Star Trek Compendium--we have Seen only ONE starbase in the original series: Starbase 11). We first see the base being commanded by Commodore Stone and then we see it commanded by Commodore Mendez. Obviously there is a considerable gap of time between these two episodes. Between which, Lt. Commander Spock is promoted to a full Commander. Furthermore, in "Day of the Dove," Kang states that the Klingon Empire and the U.F.P. have been at peace for 3 years, NOT 2 as we would believe (deliberately overlooking the possibility that he was referring to Klingon years). Immediately following the original episodes are the 22 animated episodes. They are not in Production Order, Aired Order, or Stardate Order. They follow in the order in which Alan Dean Foster novelized them. Why? A.D.F. has contributed more to the Star Trek Universe than many other novelists in his Star Trek Log series of ten books. They are linked together in his own unique order, with the last 4 adaptations blown-up into full-length novels, greatly expanded and providing a rich source of information to Fandom. The "Klolode" class ship name was taken from Star Trek Log 4, the concept of transporter patterns being used for security purposes was taken from Star Trek Log 3, and the rich background of the characters Arex and M'ress were drawn from these novelizations. Each of which was far more faithful to the original work than any of James Blish's attempts. "The Survivor" is said to take place on Christmas and thus is considered the last episode of 2263. The bulk of the Star Trek novels follow the animated episodes in the remaining 2263 and 2264 years. Early 2265 marks the end of the mission and "The Lost Years" follow immediately. Two and a half years after, in 2267, Star Trek-The Motion Picture takes place. I know that inclusion of the animated series is rejected by many newcomer fans of the 90s. I also know that it carries far too much weight, touching novelists and Treknologists, to be rejected. Animation aside, it is good Star Trek and perhaps truer to the original series than what came along later. I discuss its relevence in a text file called TASREL.TXT. As previously stated, most Trek novels are set during the "5th year" of the 5-year mission. They bridge the gap between the 22 cartoon adventures and Star Trek-The Motion Picture. It is highly unlikely that All of them actually occur in the same universe or timeline--certainly not in the brief year of time allocated. Still, I have made an attempt to arrange the novels and short stories into a reasonable order. I've also added on a few notes that helped me sort them, featuring glaring errors contained within. It is not flawless, but is probably as close as we'll ever come to a chronology of early/mid 2264 to March 2265: "The Galactic Whirlpool" by David Gerrold [M'Ress & Arex still aboard--along with Riley] "Spock Must Die!" by James Blish [Yeoman Rand aboard--takes up better than 176 days, p.57!] "Spock, Messiah!" by Cogswell & Spano [Direct reference to "Spock Must Die!"] "Mudd's Angels" ("The Business As Usual During Altercations") by J.A. Lawrence [Numerous Blish elements abound & ends in time warp back in time] *"Star Trek: The New Voyages" edited by Marshak & Culbreath* ["Mind Sifter" is an alternate universe story] "The Price of the Phoenix" by Marshak & Culbreath "The Fate of the Phoenix" by Marshak & Culbreath "Planet of Judgment" by Joe Haldeman "World Without End" by Joe Haldeman *"Star Trek: The New Voyages 2" edited by Marshak & Culbreath* "Vulcan!" by Kathleen Sky "Death's Angel" by Kathleen Sky "The Starless World" by Gordon Eklund "Devil World" by Gordon Eklund "Trek to Madworld" by Stephen Goldin "Perry's Planet" by Jack C. Haldeman II ------------NEW NOVELS---------------------------------------------------- #2 "The Entropy Effect" by Vonda N. McIntrye #3 "The Klingon Gambit" by Robert E. Vardeman #12 "Mutiny on the Enterprise" by Robert E. Vardeman #6 "The Abode of Life" by Lee Correy [Follows 'Klingon activity.' Rand aboard.] #11 "Yesterday's Son" by A.C. Crispin #14 "The Trellisane Confrontation" by David Dvorkin #15 "Corona" by Greg Bear [Spock is 79!?] #19 "The Tears of the Singers" by Melinda Snodgrass #21 "Uhura's Song" by Janet Kagan #22 "Shadow Lord" by Laurence Yep #23 "Ishmael" by Barbara Hambly #24 "Killing Time" by Della Van Hise [Chekov on 2-week leave. Romulans have been silent for the past 5 years!?] #28 "Crisis on Centaurus" by Brad Ferguson [Joanna is 21. "Court Martial" over 2 years ago] #29 "Dreadnought!" by Diane Carey [Ref. to '4th year refitting' & newly painted insignia. Last time in Sol system was 1 year ago! "Enterprise" now carries assault craft. Reference to Memory Gamma. Scott has a mustache & a little gray. Upgraded hangar bay.] #31 "Battlestations!" by Diane Carey [Weeks after "Dreadnought!" Lt. Commander Sulu. Trilithium has been synthesized. U.S.S. "Hood" assisting "Enterprise."] #67 "The Great Starship Race" by Diane Carey #75 "First Frontier" by Diane Carey and Dr. James I. Kirkland #34 "Dreams of the Raven" by Carmen Carter [Kyle is Transporter Chief. Nurse Chapel aboard. McCoy is 48?] #36 "How Much For Just The Planet?" by John M. Ford [Very silly and unrealistic.] #41 "The Three-Minute Universe" by Barbara Paul [Transporter Chief is still Kyle. Chapel is still a nurse.] #42 "Memory Prime" by Gar & Judith Reeves-Stevens [Nurse Chapel is aboard. Transporter Chief is Kyle. Mention of a Horta recently enrolled in Star Fleet Academy (Naraht?). Scotty considers trilithium to be a fictitious dream.] GN 7 "Prime Directive" by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens [Takes up over 4 months. Reference to the Nobel & Z. Magnees ceremonies in "Memory Prime."] #45 "Double, Double" by Michael Jan Friedman #56 "Legacy" by Michael Jan Friedman #46 "The Cry of the Onlies" by Judy Klass #52 "Home is the Hunter" by Dana Kramer-Rolls #61 "Sanctuary" by John Vornholt #64 "The Starship Trap" by Mel Gilden #27 "Mind Shadow" by J.M. Dillard [Security Chief Lt. Tomson and Ensign al-Baslama introduced. Tomson noted as serving long on the "Enterprise" but only recently promoted to Chief. Nurse Chapel aboard. Repetitive mispellings: Ensign 'Chekhov' and Transporter Chief 'Lyle'!] #30 "Demons" by J.M. Dillard [2nd main-stream Tomson novel. Last shore leave was 7 months ago.] #32 "Chain of Attack" by Gene DeWeese [Followup to "The Abode of Life." Lt. IngriD Tomson aboard.] #37 "Bloodthirst" by J.M. Dillard [Intership beaming, field suits. 3rd main-stream Tomson novel. Given date: October 31st!] #43 "The Final Nexus" by Gene DeWeese [Followup to "Chain of Attack" which occurred 'a couple of months ago.' Lt. Tomson is Security Chief. Chapel is still a nurse.] #55 "Renegade" by Gene DeWeese [Intership beaming, field effect suits, atmospheric containment field on hangar deck, Kyle is Transporter Chief.] #13 "The Wounded Sky" by Diane Duane [Security Chief Matlock(!) and Lt. Harb Tanzer aboard. Kirk's 1st meeting with Lt. Commander Lia Burke--being trained to be a nurse by Nurse Chapel.] #50 "Doctor's Orders" by Diane Duane [Tomson is Security Chief. McCoy has Commander rank. Lia Burke acting as Head Nurse while Chapel offship doing doctorate practices. Kirk's birthday was "not too long ago."] ------------2265?---------------------------------------------------- #26 "Pawns and Symbols" by Majliss Larson [followup to "Procrustean Petard" of "Star Trek: The New Voyages." Given date: January 1st!] #8 "Black Fire" by Sonni Cooper [ST-TMP uniforms first issued. Naturally-occuring trilithium discovered. Chekov promoted to Lt. "Hood" destroyed. "Enterprise" heads for new repairs...] "The Lost Years" by J.M. Dillard [Bridges Mission & ST-TMP] ------------2266----------------------------------------------------- #54 "A Flag Full of Stars" by Brad Ferguson [The author blew the date by 3 years by having it set during the Apollo Moon Landing Tricentennial!] #70 "Traitor Winds" by L.A. Graf [Again, shifted by 3 years--and also curiously 1 year earlier with respect to the Okuda chronology.] #73 "Recovery" by J.M. Dillard [completes the "Lost Years saga"]. Note that the two "New Voyages" books are collections of short stories. Not all of which are set in the same timeline. This is especially true for "Visit to a Weird Planet Revisited" (a comedy where the actors transpose with their characters) and "Mind Sifter" (involving Captain Spock rescuing Kirk A.W.O.L. for a year in Earth's past). Here's how I developed it. The novels were first arranged in order of publication. This was done because later novels would sometimes build upon earlier ones (i.e. particular events and characters). The influences of the films are also evident in the novels and the advances of technology. Next, all novels set after Star Trek-The Motion Picture were eliminated, along with the few novels set during the original series ("Web of the Romulans," "The Vulcan Academy Murders," "The IDIC Epidemic" and the more recent "Ghost-Walker") or before it ("Vulcan's Glory," "Enterprise: The First Adventure"). Next, novels were grouped by author, in most instances. Many writers recycle minor characters, and considering crew rotations at starbase layovers it seems plausible that they would occur very close to one another. The character of Dr. Rigel in "Vulcan!" reappearing in "Death's Angel" is a good example. There are exceptions, of course. An example is "Yesterday's Son" and "Time For Yesterday." Both are by the same author, A.C. Crispin, yet "Time" clearly is set between Star Trek-The Motion Picture and ST II. Sequels are common, including "Battlestations!" which immediately follows "Dreadnought!" Finally, arranging the novels by data supplied in each--no easy task! The easiest to handle were the 'chained' adventures such as "Spock Must Die!" and "Spock, Messiah!" Early on in "Messiah" McCoy jokes "The last time Scotty operated the tranporter we got duplicate Spocks" and a footnote confirms that it immediately follows "Spock Must Die!" Similarly, "The Final Nexus" is a follow up to "Chain of Attack" which is in turn a followup to "The Abode of Life." A notable exception to this are the novels written by Barbara Hambly, each set during different eras. The trend is continuing, authors obviously wanting much flexibility. Ingrit Tomson, Security Chief aboard the "Enterprise" is another useful key in chronicling the novels. She first appeared in "Mindshadow" by J.M. Dillard and has survived all the way through "The Lost Years," the prequel to Star Trek-The Motion Picture, which officially marks the end of the 5-year mission. Her character was borrowed by other authors and has appeared frequently, but this may end due to new Paramount restrictions on Trek authors... The obvious point remains: she was the last Security Chief and novels featuring her should be grouped last. "The Lost Years" indicates that she served under Kirk aboard the "Enterprise" for 4 years, starting out not as the Chief but as a security guard or other junior position. Diane Duane complicates matters. In her novels set during the tail end of the 5-year mission, Nurse Chapel has left the "Enterprise" to get her doctorate. Her replacement is Lia Burke, introduced to us in "The Wounded Sky." Then why do the Ingrit Tomson novels, last in the series, sometimes feature Nurse Chapel aboard? Also featured in this novel is another security chief (Matlock)! Diane Duane's final novel, "Doctor's Orders," however, features BOTH Chief Tomson AND Lia Burke! In "The Lost Years," when the "Enterprise" enters dock, Nurse Chapel is mentioned as still being aboard and intent on getting her doctorate... One solution is to take the Duane novels as being in an alternate timeline--but that's not for me to decide. Another solution is that she left and came back. Make no mistake, this order is not flawless--it depends on how deeply you want to dig of course... Consider "Spock Must Die!" the first Star Trek novel. Written by James Blish who did the novelizations of the classic episodes, he adds a brief footnote in a 3rd season novelized episode referring to "Spock Must Die!" Going by this, one would think that the novel takes place before or during the third season--but it's chock full of references to many other third season episodes After the key episode! It ends with the Organians depriving the Klingons of space travel. As a result, "Spock Must Die!" was placed at the top of the "5th Year List" of books, bunked down only by "The Galactic Whirlpool" which features Arex and M'Ress AND Chekov, apparently bridging the animated series with the novels. Another example is the novel "Faces Of Fire" by Michael Jan Friedman. The "Historian's Note" at the beginning (which has not always been reliable) states that the story begins on stardate 3998.6 "which would place it about halfway through the starship 'Enterprise's' original five-year mission." How can an old stardate which does not appear ANYWHERE in the actual story be used to calculate when in the 5-year mission the story takes place? Old stardates can vary from 1254.4 to 7403.6 in the original series and don't progress sequentially. Stardates aside, the novel either fits into Trek's 2nd season or after it (5th year, maybe). The ship's complement and rank all reflect the original 5-year mission, including the presence of Lt. Leslie and Dr. M'Benga. Pinpointing exactly WHEN is the real challenge... M'Benga's appearance would immediately have us place it after "Journey To Babel" (since after this episode, the doctor is transferred to the "Enterprise" as covered in the novels TOS #20 & #38). Chekov is also manning the navigation station on the bridge, again placing it as a 2nd season episode or later in the chronology (we know from ST II that he was aboard the "Enterprise" in the first season but not then as the ship's navigator). One comical segment of the novel has a character ask Chekov what he is going to do when he meets his first Klingon. Chekov met a Klingon crew in "Day of the Dove" (3rd season), again placing the novel in the 2nd season somewhere. One would think that the "new biomonitors" installed in sickbay would push the placement of this novel into the "5th year" but the Malurians immediate necessitate the placement before "The Changeling" even though Dr. M'Benga was not aboard then (at least not a normal member of the ship's complement). In "The Changeling" the entire Malurian race was "sterilized" by Nomad. I very much doubt there are two Malurian races, though it is a possibility (in the episode, Kirk mentions that Dr. Manway was stationed there. No mention of this doctor is made in the novel). In any case it appears that "The Changeling" is set sometime after "Faces Of Fire." We can now narrow down the placement of the novel between "The Changeling" and "Catspaw" (first episode of the 2nd season). Note that in the earliest episodes of this season Chekov was essentially an assistant science officer before serving at the helm alongside Sulu. We move the estimated placement further down... All that is left to go by now is the stardate: 3998.6. The closest approximation is somewhere near "The Doomsday Machine" (stardate 4202.9). Fortunately not all novels are this difficult. More problems of this sort accumulate because some authors refuse to accept or view the animated episodes. In "Dreams of the Raven," Bob Wesley still commands the U.S.S. "Lexington" as in "The Ultimate Computer." But as we all know, he left Star Fleet to become the governor of the Pallas XIV system ("One of Our Planets is Missing")... "Yesterday's Son" makes no reference to "Yesteryear" yet clearly takes place afterwards as proven in the sequel "Time For Yesterday"... "Dreams of the Raven" gives us McCoy's current age as being 48--clearly a "5th year" novel, but a bit off... The novel "Bloodthirst": Kirk doesn't, at first, know what a vampire is. The novel "Death's Angel," on the other hand, tells us he was haunted by vampire myths since childhood... "Black Fire" ends with the "Enterprise" heading for some new repairs, Chekov promoted to Lt., and new ST-TMP uniforms recently issued. Clearly the last episode in the bunch, but it contradicts "The Lost Years" where the ST-TMP uniforms again first appear... Many fans have criticized "Spock Must Die!" because it doesn't jibe very well with the later novels: it takes up 6 Months of time, gives us a massive Klingon-Federation War (during which Super Star Trek and all the related interactive computer combat grid games undoubtedly take place!), and ends with the Organians depriving the Klingons of spaceflight for 1,000 years! Following the rules explained above for sorting, the Blish Era also includes "Spock, Messiah!" (though not technically a Blish novel) and concludes with "The Business, As Usual, During Altercations" (completed by Blish's wife). A fascinating aspect of this is the climax of "The Business.." where the "Enterprise" is flung back in time (several months, minimum) before the Mudd dilithium crisis. Now assuming it was over half a year, I speculate the "Enterprise" would have tipped the Organians off regarding the Klingons' development of the planetary thought-shield used against them in the first novel. The Organians take appropriate action and no Klingon War develops. "Spock Must Die!" "Spock, Messiah!" and the first half of "The Business..." all simultaneously slip into a true alternate timeline: no Klingon War and no penalties imposed by the Organians. The "Enterprise" gains back a half years' time to finish her remaining year... Here's the outline... Animated Series Episodes introduces us to M'ress and Arex. "The Galactic Whirlpool" is the last of M'ress and Arex. Marshak/Culbreath Era Haldeman Era "Star Trek: The New Voyages 2" is the 2nd anthology novel ("Surprise!" is during Kirk's birthday: March?). Sky Era April?? Eklund Era Goldin Era (Jack C.) Haldeman (II) Era --------------------New (Pocket Books) Novels---------------------------- McIntrye Era May?? Vardeman Era Correy Era Crispin Era Dvorkin Era June?? Bear Era Snodgrass Era Kagan Era Yep Era July?? Hambly Era Van Hise Era Ferguson Era Carey Era August?? Carter Era Ford Era Paul Era Reeves-Stevens Era September?? Friedman Era Klass Era Kramer-Rolls Era Vornholt Era October?? Gilden Era Dillard Era (thru October 31st) <-- Unspecified novels fit in prior to this. Security Chief Tomson is introduced. DeWeese Era Duane Era introduces us to Harb Tanzer and Lia Burke --------------------2265-------------------- Larson Era (thru January 1st) Cooper Era "The Lost Years" completes the 5-year mission. It appears that the "three D's" (Dillard, DeWeese, and Duane) are contributing to the tail end of the "Enterprise's" voyage, or approximately the last two months of the year 2264. "Pawns And Symbols" and "Black Fire" probably account for the remaining mission since it ends in early 2265. Keeping this in mind, most new "5th year" novels by new authors will logically be inserted immediately before the Dillard Era providing that they do not feature the later characters. Fortunately the new trend of classic Trek novels is to set them after or between the films, years after the five-year mission. This should reduce the chance of "5th year overload." Note that there are plenty of exceptions to the above "Eras" as divided by author, as todays writers frequently do not restrict themselves to any one era or Trek series. The most recent novels by Kristine Kathryn Rusch for instance seem to be set between the series' 2nd and 3rd seasons. In August of 1999 Pocket Books released a 'Star Trek: The Novel Chronology' compiled by several fans for publication in "Star Trek: Adventures in Time and Space" to mark their 20th anniversary of Trek novels. An interesting attempt at arranging the novels into the Okuda Chronology of events, which shows the inadequacy of that timeline which not only omits the animated series but also makes no provision for any "5th year" missions. Therefore all original series era novels are crammed in, around, and between the three seasons; despite the text of many novels alluding to the animateds and their much-later placement. Much of this slotting is done by relying on stardates, a rather slipshod approach considering how wildly they range and jump in the original series timeframe, and even the Okuda Chronology it is based around does not sort any episode with respect to their stardate placement. The Pocket Books' timeline naturally also omits all the original Bantam Star Trek novels, and curiously does not include the latest 6-book "Double Helix" novels. Even more bizarre, books falling in 2375 are not chronicled because Michael Okuda's chronology does not, as of the time, cover up through DS9's final season--so the arrangement of novels with respect to episodes for this year must wait until His updated chronology book. Seriously! Though it should be noted that this novel chronology has one small edge over mine: it includes the young readers books, but oddly not "Mission To Horatius." Also a few of the newer novels which yield to Okuda dates do fit better chronologically, at the cost of contradicting earlier novels; though their placement of several of the older ones I find incomprehensible. Their novel chronology came about as an added bonus (a short appendix, actually) for the 20th anniversary book which, quite frankly, is a $15 waste of money since it is essentially little more than excerpts from the novels. The chronology project was born on the internet when John Ordover issued a "challenge" to Trekkies on a website, as the editors themselves admitted that they had neither the time nor patience to attempt such a project themselves. The story behind it is detailed in the Star Trek Communicator #123. Thus the "Official" Novel Chronology was born because the "Readers asked for it." A novel chronology, what a novel idea. Too bad they hadn't a clue that it's precisely what I've devoted my time to compiling so many years ago. Not that they would want my non-Okudan input or anything... In November 2001, the concluding novel "What Lay Beyond" of "Gateways" was published, complete with an updated novel chronology. With the Voyager episode "Q2," their timeline reflected a shift upwards in dates for the ST-TMP era. While I ignore 2270 in that episode, I applaud them for having the lobes to go against The Okuda Chronology's dating. While in a nasty mood, I will add that Pocket Books' greed is without limit. It's not enough that Trek novels are being strung out in a series to force readers to read All of them, but up to 7 books long-- And with the 7th novel being released in hardcover to rake in extra bucks! What can I say about the continuity between Star Trek novels? A lot, but I promise to keep it brief as this file focuses upon the trek timeline(s) and isn't a critique of novels (of which there are quite a few!). To sum it up, novel continuity is on the whole as erratic as Captain Janeway's interpretation of the Prime Directive during V's 7-year run. But then, times have changed. The first Star Trek novels began in the 1970s and were penned by established science fiction authors like James Blish and Joe Haldeman. Consequently they focused more on plot--including the scientific aspects--than on the characters. This began to change with 'fan' writers like Sondra Marshak and Myrna Culbreath entering the field and concentrating more on the characters. In time, however, the 'science element' began to take a back seat, probably a product of the changing times. The Genesis Device and space battle saga of ST II and III in particular brought much the same to the books and this once female-dominated domain began to fade. I should point out that this was the 1980s and there were still relatively few continuity fights (they would come later!) and the authors still had a good deal of freedom in writing Star Trek novels. Only later in the decade would all hell break loose. Pocket Books began putting out more and more novels on a monthly basis and became ridiculously rigid in the rules department. References to the animated series were out, novels had to focus on the main characters, and there was to be NO continuity between novels. Even authors own Original characters, like J.M. Dillard's Security Chief Ingrit Tomson, could not be mentioned by Other authors in their own Trek novels--but by this time, even the character's own Creator was stopped by Pocket Books from using her simply because Tomson was a secondary character and Star Trek novels at this stage Had to focus on the Main characters! (In essence, this is precisely the exact Opposite ruling of Lucas Books/Ballantine Books in which continuity between novels in the Star Wars series is Strongly emphasized, even stretching back to the earliest novels preceding the Star Wars revival of the 90s! The SW books all fit together like pieces in an immense future history saga, thanks to the folks at Ballantine Books!). Pocket Books editors became rather villainous characters themselves in the eyes of many Trek authors, but that's another story. Michael Okuda laid down the law through his chronlogy, manual, and encyclopedia--and these became the words of God, not to be questioned or corrected--only accepted. And canon and the canonhead followers were born (At this stage I cut in and promise Not to explore this avenue of children, boneheads, and the herd--for if I did, the end result of documenting the damaging 'c word' would be AT LEAST AS LONG AS THIS CHRONOLOGY!). A new regime of editors at Pocket Books began to loosen up the rules by the turn of the century and, while still adhering rigidly to Okudan principles, they allowed Trek authors to explore new realms. The series novels resulted, followed by individual author novels like Shatner's series, the Stargazer novels, the SCE novels etc. Again, only Okuda's works were considered legitimate reference sources, and this led to what one fan dubbed "continuity pornography." This is the draining away of realism by fully exploiting Okuda's chronology and encyclopedia to ridiculous proportions, taking every word as Gene-given fact, and cementing continuity around them. Judith and Garfield Reeves- Stevens are quite infamous for this. For instance, in their colossal novel "Federation" set around Zefram Cochrane, beginning in the 21st Century they took every bit of 21st Century Trek fact and worked it into their novel: Cochrane not only meets Mr. Flint ("Requiem For Methuselah"), but dates the daughter of John Burke ("The Trouble With Tribbles"), hangs out at the stadium where baseball died following Buckaroo Bokai's play ("If Wishes Were Horses"), and frequently mentions Khan ("Space Seed") and Colonel Green ("The Savage Curtain")...all within a few short chapters for starters! A milder form of "continuity porn" involves writers becoming fixated on specific mainstream words: ST II gave us Romulan Ale, ST III gave us the Kellicam, and ST IV gave us Transparent Aluminum. What's wrong with using these words? Nothing, so long as it's not excessive. But more often than not, Romulans drink nothing BUT Romulan Ale for breakfast, lunch and dinner--and probably bathe in it. Klingons measure Every distance in Kellicams, even the number of blocks down the street. And Transparent Aluminum is noted as being the composition of everything from starship viewports to drinking glasses. Before these films we never so much as heard these words, and now we're bombarded with them. Then there are the constant "inside jokes" inserted through plays on names and such to finish the job of taking away any chance of taking the books seriously from a scholarly perspective. A rare example of this "continuity porn" actually being justified is with Greg Cox's excellent "The Eugenics Wars" novels, which seemlessly meld together Gary Seven's operations with the rise to power of Khan in the late 20th Century. With virtually every component reinforcing every other component, it's easy to see (through extensive analysis!) the future Trek timeline's creation through Gary Seven's intervention. Real continuity ACROSS the novels didn't surface until the year 2376 in the early 2000s. 2376 because this was the year of the so-called DS9 Relaunch, the year in which the SCE e-novels would connect to the DSN novels and in turn to the Section 31 series and to Peter David's New Frontier series. The Year 2376 novels actual began fitting together like the Star Wars novels had been doing for some time already. If this wasn't a pleasant surprise enough, the animated series was touched upon with the resurfacing of Arex, M'Ress, and a few other tips of the hat. This isn't to say that the continuity problem's been fixed overnight. It hasn't. Each novel has its own blunders which serious fans wonder how they were ever missed ("away teams" dispatched during the original 5-year voyage, warp cores on everything from the original 1701 to shuttlecraft, etc.). But continuity Is being taken more seriously today than ever before. The Movies Undisputably, the films Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: The Search For Spock, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, and Star Trek V: The Final Frontier all occur one after another with very short time lapses between each. In fact, the above four films are set within one to two years time, no longer. A few months being the crews exile on Vulcan between ST III and ST IV, and the alteration of bridge and systems of NCC-1701-A between ST IV and ST V. This leaves us with the gap of time between Star Trek-The Motion Picture and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. From the statements of Kirk and Khan we are led to believe that "Space Seed" happened 15 years ago. There is therefore a gap of 7-8 years between ST-TMP and ST II. Unfortunately this does not hold up under intense analysis. There is overwhelming data to suggest that "Space Seed" occurred farther back than just 15 years. 1. In ST II, Kirk reads the date 2283 off of the Romulan ale bottle. McCoy replies that it needs to age. Assuming it is an Earth date and not a Romulan date (FASA fans prefer the latter) then the timeline is off by 8+ years, as it brings us to 2275. 2. In ST III, Admiral Morrow states that the "Enterprise" is 20 years old. What comes as a shock to the officers is Star Fleet's idea of decommissioning the "Enterprise." Although externally scarred from battling the "Reliant," the "Enterprise" was still quite intact and repairable. If there was only a 7-8 year gap between the time she was rebuilt and the time Star Fleet wants to decommission her, something is terribly wrong. Even more troubling is the 20 years statement, when it should be more like 55 years. The "Enterprise" is the pride of the Fleet, the finest starship and according to unanimous tech sources, the uprated "movie Enterprise" has a duration of 22 years. (This of course begs the question: Why decommission a brand new ship of the line, NCC-1701-A, after less than 5 years of service? First introduced in the closing moments of ST IV, the "Enterprise" was decommissioned after ST VI. The cumulative damage received in ST VI, including a photon torpedo Through the primary hull, is extensive but not irrepairable. However if we take into account additional events following the movie documented in the novels, particulary "Sarek," it becomes more plausible. The final answer to this problem is the ship's first mission in ST V where Sybok commandeers the vessel and takes her to the Great Barrier at the galactic core. At the new "Enterprise's" maximum emergency speed of at least warp factor 13, sustained for hours, the structural strain placed on her frames and stanchions would be irrepairable. The result would be a vessel still spaceworthy--and capable of low speed diplomatic courier missions such as ST VI's--yet not up to par as a Class I ship of the line. Thus the early decommissioning and replacement by the upgraded "Excelsior" class starship.) 3. In ST V, The Planet of Galactic Peace was established between the Klingons, Romulans, and Federation. If "Space Seed" (a 1st season episode) was really 15 years ago, then it occurred the same year as "Balance of Terror": the Federation's only contact with the Romulans in a century's time. According to Spock, in "Balance of Terror," no Human, Romulan, or ally had ever seen the face of the other. In other words, Nimbus III was settled 5 years BEFORE "Balance of Terror" which is impossible. It's also quite unlikely that the war-mongering Romulans would sit down with the Federation and agree to jointly settle a planet. What is the solution to all these discontinuties? If Admiral Morrow was referring to the age of the UPRATED "Enterprise" of ST-TMP, then most of these problems are solved. 2267 + 20 = 2287. The date comes reasonably close to her maximum duration deadline (22 years--an undisputed figure given in all Treknical publications). The date also surpasses the 2283 date on the ale bottle, well within the "need to age range" (4 year old ale). It's also a reasonable amount of time after "Balance of Terror" for the Romulans to reacquaint themselves with the U.F.P. Furthermore, the actors would be portraying characters much closer to their actual ages. Otherwise, Shatner, Nimoy, and Kelley would have been portraying characters 10+ years younger than themselves in ST V! The Federation Reference Series, Ships of the Fleet, and other Tech Fandom works accept this 20 year gap. Also supporting it is a line of dialog in Kirk's opening log entry in ST IV, where he notes McCoy's naming of the Klingon Bird of Prey scout the "Bounty." Either ignored or missed entirely by Trek historians, "the mutineers of 500 years ago" is an important key date tidbit. 1789 + 500 = 2289 for ST IV. That's Darn close to this dating scheme, with it's roots stretching back to Spock's dialog in "Miri." However, working backwards from Generations, ST IV cannot be set any later than 2288, taking into account Captain Sulu completing his first 3-year mission aboard the "Excelsior" as ST VI opens. Regardless, the "Bounty" firmly places ST IV in the very late 2280s or very early 2290s. More juicy discussion of this comes later under Next Generation dating and in Miscellaneous Notes, where the months are tackled as well as conflicts with published materials. Now back to the 20-year jump's problems... The only major glitch in this approach is the 15 year statements in ST II. Some were made by Khan: perhaps a Ceti Alphan year is longer than an Earth year? Either way he still clung to 200 years from 1996, "On Earth, 200 years ago, I was a prince..." He was clearly confused about time passage. FASA fans and friends of Shane Johnson's books who dispute this and point to the service pins on the uniforms as a "proof" of a 7-8 year gap will be sad to know that the pins don't hold water under close analysis, since Kirk (/./././) should have at least one more 5 year pin and possibly 2 of them (Kirk was at the Academy 15 years before "Space Seed" according to "Shore Leave"). There are even MORE problems if anyone's compared the service pins on Spock (..////..), McCoy (/../../), Chekov (..///..) and other officers. These pins and bars probably represent commendations and citations earned by the officer, and not service length at all. Even in ST VI, the number of pins and their arrangements remain identical to those in ST II, and they are carried forwards into the opening of Generations. Indeed, if they are service pins then Harriman (.///.) was probably the youngest cadet in Star Fleet history. What is confusing and contradictory is the dating of the novels set between ST VI and the "Enterprise-B's" launch at the start of Generations. We are told twice in ST VI that the senior officers of the "Enterprise" are intending to retire in 3 months, and this is a key reference point for dating later novels. Going by the reasonably consistent months given in A.C. Crispin's "Sarek" and applying them to the late 2291 events based around ST VI (and the novels set immediately thereafter) works well for fixing months to these events. Yet with the introduction of "The Ashes of Eden" into this sequence it all falls apart! This novel, set some 6 months after the events of ST VI, repeatedly shows us that the "Enterprise" officers have decided to remain in Star Fleet (except for Scotty) and will retire in the near future. The back cover of the paperback is wrong, stating that the novel is set 6 months prior to the launch of 1701-B. Wrong because the novel "The Fearful Summons" is set some 6 months after Kirk's retirement (and some 9 months after their last voyage together). Kirk's alive and well in "Summons" so "Ashes" must be earlier than 6 months prior Generations' opener. Also the text within does not substantiate this half year figure in any way. The DC Comics adaptation makes matters even worse by having it end with 1701-B's launch, said to be under a month after "Ashes!" "Summons" meanwhile also gives us a rough estimate that ST VI was a year ago. Working with the basic framing dates (ST VI circa 15 August 2291 and Generations' opener circa 06 June 2293) and what little solid dating info available in the novels, we can piece together this period: 15 August, 2291: The Undiscovered Country immediately followed by "Shadows on the Sun" and "Best Destiny," leading into 16 September, 2291: "Sarek" (the novel) with some events in October November, 2291: Original projected retirement date March, 2292: "The Ashes of Eden" April, 2292: Projected date for 1701-A's decommissioning & destruction June, 2292: Official retirement of the "Enterprise" officers December, 2292: "The Fearful Summons" 06 June, 2293: Generations (1701-B's christening and Kirk's "death") June, 2294: "Vulcan's Forge" This seems relatively consistent with most of the facts. In fact the novelization of "Generations" sets their retirement 1 year prior to 1701-B's launch--despite confusion over the status of 1701-A. The Spring, 2294 A.D. date given in "Summons" is deliberately ignored. The Next Generation How well does the timeline hold up when Next Generation dates and references are taken into account? Very well, but there are anomalies. In "Encounter at Farpoint," Data states McCoy's age at being 137. This places the first season of The Next Generation in the year 2355. Towards the end of the first season, Data GIVES us the year as being 2364. Finally something undisputable to work with! There is a +9 year discrepancy. In the 3rd season, we are told by Data in "Evolution" that the last shipwide computer failure in a Star Fleet starship was 79 years ago. 2364 + 3 (3rd season/year) = 2366. 2366 - 79 = 2287! 2287, the year of the first couple of Trek movies following ST-TMP, at least for the start of the "Spock Trilogy." Although this could represent 1701-A's computer crash in ST V it was not quite a total failure. If it refers to the "Excelsior's" failure in ST III, Data's statement is precise to within half a Month (going by TNG stardate nomen- clature and the date of the original "Enterprise's" destruction given in Ships of the Star Fleet, Volume 1)! There is little doubt why Data was given this line in "Evolution" and it's highly unlikely for it to be mere coincidence. Right on the nose. In "Cause And Effect" we were greeted to an ancient ship from the stated year 2278--the ST II uniforms and bridge design were employed, along with a modified "Avenger" class ship (called "Soyuz" class)--which neatly fits into the Chronology between ST-TMP and ST II. "Relics" hit it right on the nose again. The brief sickbay scene reveals Scotty's age as 147. A sixth season episode, "Relics" is set in 2369, subtracting 147 gives 2222 as Scott's year of birth--the exact year in the Chronology, as sup- plied by the original U.S.S. Enterprise Officers Manual. Contrary to what Okuda says in his chronology book, James Doohan was born in 1920 not 1922 which makes Okuda's "basic assumption" of gauging Scotty's birth year by adding 300 years to the actor's age invalid in this instance. Further- more, the estimated year of ST VI (late 2291) holds up quite well considering that Scotty was trapped in transporter stasis for 75 years, or since 2294. ST VI could not have been in 2295 or 2298, as some fans had calculated from the faulty movie novelization. Back to actors and characters ages: the U.S.S. Enterprise Officers Manual gives Kirk's year of birth as 2229 and a statue erected in Riverside Iowa by fans substan- tiates that Kirk will be born in the late 2220s. The first TNG film Generations probably settles this date differential conclusively. Presented with the stardate of 48632 for TNG's era and breaking it down to the year, month, and day (read on, into the Stardate section for in-depth details) yields the date August 18, 2371. Subtrac- ting 78.2 years from it (or 39.1 x 2, the cycle for the reappearance of the Nexus in our area of the galaxy) gives us around June 6, 2293 for the opening of the film when the "Excelsior" class "Enterprise" is christened and launched (which incidentally is Very similar to the christening of the original "Enterprise" as described by Alan Dean Foster in Star Trek Log 7). If the average time between a ship's laying down and launching for the various ships of the line in the Chronology are studied, you'll find that they are typically launched from 1 to 1.5 years after their keels are laid (excluding brand new lead ships for new classes). ST VI fits like a glove, to quote Scotty in "Where No Man Has Gone Before," being almost precisely one and a half years before Generations. The Okuda timeline, however, will say that ST VI occurred in 2293, meaning that Generations was a matter of months after the decommissioning of 1701-A: insufficient time to build and launch an "Excelsior" class starship. Kirk's refer- ences to having met and romanced Antonia 7 to 9 years previous (2284-2286) and returning to Star Fleet (having briefly retired sometime after his 3rd "Enterprise" 5-year mission?) also fit quite well--better in fact than Okuda's given dates which would place the Antonia relationship sometime between ST II and IV. More on Okuda's works later. Finally, the reporter in Generations says that 1701-B was the first "Enterprise" to be launched without Kirk in command in 30 years. Although undoubtedly a roundabout figure, this would set the start of the classic series' first season around 2263--well within the range for these episodes, especially consid- ering the "Enterprise's" ("Bonhomme Richard" configuration) upgrade and the "official" start of the 5-year mission which leans more towards 2261. The Voyager episode "Flashback" is set in early 2373 and Tuvok states that the events of ST VI were "approximately eighty years ago." Approximately, rounding down, as it's precisely 81.6 years past. The Star Trek Communicator (#108) publication detailing the production of "Flashback" also gives the date 2291. Tuvok's memory is additionally faulty, for he states that the "Excelsior's" witnessing of the Praxis explosion and Sulu's abortive rescue voyage to Kronos were days apart. We know from ST VI that Praxis exploded two months before the "Enterprise's" rendezvous with "Kronos One," and one month before Spock's arrangement of the mission with Gorkon. The death of Valtane is also questionable, explained in "Flashback" as being during the voyage to Kronos, before the end of ST VI. Yet when Sulu and crew say their farewells to the "Enterprise" at the film's conclusion, Valtane is standing there. Perhaps the Klingon confrontation actually occurs after ST VI and Tuvok's memory is at fault. In "Sarek," Picard tells his bridge officers that Sarek is 202 years old. In "Journey to Babel" Sarek stated his age as being 102.437--about 100 years between the two episodes. Using my timeline, taking "Journey to Babel" as being in 2262 and "Sarek" as being 2366, there's a +4 year discrepancy. One possible means of explaining away the problem of age is time dilation: the slowing down of time aboard ships approaching light speed in real space. Although it's generally assumed that the time dila- tion problem's been licked in Star Trek via warp drive which seemingly cuts out all relativistic effects, sublight travel (shuttlecraft and such) should still be subject to the effects. Over a great period of time, this can add up. Consider the possibility that a being in Star Trek's time may have a biological age (the subjective age of the being's body) and a chronological age (the being's objective age computed from birthdate and present date). In "The Naked Now," Tasha Yar asks Data "Do you know how old I was when I was abandoned as a child?" Data replies with the question: "Chronological age?" which is strange, even for Commander Data! In the novel "Enterprise: The First Adventure," it is stated that Yeoman Rand had experienced this firsthand and used it to her advantage. The popular novel "Vendetta," also explains that time dilation occurs in warp space, or at least at excessively high warp factors. With all the time McCoy and Sarek spent in space, it would add up to a few years. We also know from "Clues" that biological aging can be de- termined accurately to the minute! And speaking of McCoy's age in the pilot episode. Larry Nemecek's ST:TNG Companion states, on page 24: "The Fontana-written McCoy scene does appear in this final draft script, although the 'old country doctor' is given the age of 147, not 137..." Who (or what) ever changed that one digit should be shot! It's quite apparent where the Star Trek script writers got their dates from. They went by the original series dates (1966-1969) and added 300 years on. The 2364 of The Next Generation was probably chosen because it is 4 centuries after "The Cage," Trek's first produced episode (1964). When ST II was filmed, it WAS nearly 15 years after 1966's "Space Seed." By the time ST III came out, the "Enterprise" (the original model, that is!) was around 20 years old. The same figure of 20 years was used to place the time of The Planet of Galactic Peace. The ages of McCoy and Sarek were only roughly estimated by the writers based upon these factors, and in either case failed to take into account minute changes, such as "Sarek" being a third season episode. The year 2287 of ST V was appropriately chosen because it is nearly contemporary and nearly the year of ST V's release, minus three centuries. Deep Space Nine This TNG spinoff series runs concurrent with The Next Generation. Keeping the 6th season episodes of both series in their aired order and "splicing" them together makes an almost error-free ordering. The early episode "Dax" is set stardate 46910 which would ordinarily place it towards the end of the season. Not going by stardate order, I chose to ignore this one glitch. However, "Dramatis Personae" (to 46924) was aired after "The Forsaken" (46925) and I made an exception here. Otherwise, stardates were used to judge exactly where the TNG and DSN episodes chronologically mesh--sometimes resulting in multiple TNG episodes or DSN episodes in a row--although, due to syndication, the DSN or TNG episode may have been aired a week or so out of order. The second season has been more difficult to plot than the first due entirely to fewer stardates, but using a good deal of common sense I have done a reasonable job ordering the episodes. Voyager The same rules governing where DSN episodes fit into the Chronology were applied to Voyager. Just as TNG ran concurrently with DSN, V runs concurrently with DSN, with episodes at first distanced by monthly using stardating to being as close as 1 day apart ("Destiny" and "The Cloud"). The date of 2371 stated in "Eye of the Needle" furthermore establishes when Voyager is set. The order of Voyager's second season episodes however posed something of a problem. The remainder of the first season was prematurely held back from airing by UPN although the end 4 episodes were filmed before the second season. The first half dozen episodes of the second season were a mix of new and old aired in no logical order. The stardates and continuity however were maintained when produced, so first season V episodes have 48xxx.x stardates and second season episodes 49xxx.x. On the account of this, I decided to sort them into their proper stardate/production order rather than maintain them in their order of broadcast. V's third season, on the other hand, is confused. Stardates flicker all over, as the episodes are aired out of production order much like in the original series, though their first two digits are at least consistent. They are presented in aired order as that is the order in which they are intended to be seen ("Basics, Part II" was something like the 6th new episode of the season to be filmed though it clearly is chronologically the first, concluding last year's season finale). Further justification: In "Future's End, Part II" the Doctor receives an autonomous holo emitter pad enabling him to leave sickbay. "Future's End, Part II" concludes at stardate 50392.5. "The Q And The Grey" aires somewhat later and not only features the Doctor using the holo emitter pad but also the stardates 50384.2 and 50392.7. It overlaps "Future's End" and, with this story, Voyager's dating drops back to the randomness of classic Trek episode stardates (though at least the preceding two digits are still indicative of season). The biggest headache Ever in dating a Voyager episode is with "Before And After." None of the future stardates jibe, nor does much of the relative dating bits sited. For instance, we know from "Twisted" that Kes is celebrating her 2nd birthday and counting back from this episode her birth would be in late 2369. Now the first (or rather last) stardate stated in "Before And After" is 56947 (or December 11, 2379) and this is after Kes has jumped back 6 months before her death at age 9. She is Over 10 years old here. Even if "Twisted" is accepted in production order as the 3rd episode of the 2nd season, the sequence of events are still off. The next stardate given is 55836.2 (or November 1, 2378) and the time differential is again off with the dialog. On stardate 50973 the "Year of Hell" begins, we are told, when the Krenim begin to attack. That is, December 21, 2373. The ship's computers go down and the starship is in a bad way. A solution to the stardate problem would be to assume that with the ship's computers down their stardating system went out of synch. There is no problem here until additional dialog at the end of the episode states that the Krenim will be encountered in 11 months--or in other words around stardate 50056 or the start of Voyager's 3rd season. "Before And After" was produced and aired at the End of Voyager's third season! The entire episode deals with a future alternate timeline or timelines. Voyager's future will not match the events in this episode, nor will the stardates. Perhaps the time anomaly screwed up time-passage or perhaps Kes slipped up on her calculations. For more in-depth stardate fun read the later chapter on Stardates. For analysis of the "Year of Hell" two-part Voyager television adventure see the last chapter on Notes. Enterprise Wrong-Wrong-WRONG!!! Please, let it end. Enterprise is a further attempt to milk the franchise by branching it out backwards in time to 2151. True, old fashion Earth dates are in standard use, making a chronological breakdown of Enterprise as easy as child's play, but this aside, Enterprise is an abomination for Treknical fans and historians! Clearly Brannon Braga and Rick Berman's intention is to carry on Voyager's glorious lack of continuity with a good dose of the total ignorance and rejection of Fandom! A few key points: 1. NX-01: The (N)ever-e(X)isting Starship Enterprise The very design of the ship's exterior is a total ripoff of the 24th Century's "Akira" class, fused with the 23rd Century's diminuative "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship of tech fandom. Hull details, although undoubtedly possessing different functions, are incredibly close to those of late 23rd Century and 24th Century starships. So incredibly close that NX-01 even has warp engines producing the modern-day streaking stars visual effects, by Gene! What year Is this, really? The ship has old-style warp nacelles Which Are Networked ala ST-TMP's engines and later (coming complete with 24th Century technobabble, like being driven by a warp core having a dilithium matrix, EPS conduits, and plasma- plasma-plasma! (I must stop for a moment to take a breath and direct you to read my little historical article on warp drive/reactor/dilithium development in a later section titled 'Popular Misconceptions'), glowing impulse engine exhausts (first introduced in ST-TMP, this design should Not predate the old series), phasers (granted, they're called phase cannons, but they, like the hand weapons, emit beams which sound and act just like those in TNG/DS9/V! History tells us that Lasers should be in use! Lasers, particle-beam weapons, plasma weapons, heck even simple projectile weapons! Would it have been all that difficult to just change the beam color to blue or red? Would it have been all that difficult to use old-style laser or phaser sound effects?), one transporter (but only Two shuttle pods! With modern impulse engines), and even a voice-controlled food slot (which didn't make its debute until the animated series). Not surprisingly, when NX-01's retrofitted with photon(ic) torpedoes in "The Expanse," these new weapons look and sound JUST LIKE the photon torpedoes used by U.F.P. ships throughout the 24th Century series TNG, DSN, and V! Treknically this ship shouldn't have subspace radio due to power-consumption and the size of the hardware (thus bases have the device, allowing the Romulan Peace Treaty to be negotiated, but vessels like the U.S.S. "Horizon" do not until the very late 22nd Century). NX-01 not only has subspace radio installed but somehow gets around the timelag our classic "Enterprise" frequently grappled with: starbases were often weeks if not months out of comm range resulting in message delays. This issue appeared in "Balance of Terror," to name one episode, the same one in which Spock stated that there were no ship-to-ship visual communications during the Romulan War of a century earlier! The one piece of hardware which NX-01 lacks and should have is a a tractor beam (for warp drive and artificial gravity both have their basis in controlling and projecting gravitons) so it's a wonder why the crew are amazed to see one on a Vulcan ship. The real reason, of course, is to showoff the computer-generated grappling hook, again at the cost of continuity. The Enterprise has warp 5 capacity and Vulcan ships are said to be able to reach warp 7 or better. The Klingons in "Judgment" have a D-5 battlecruiser with warp 6 capacity! One wonders how fast they were going in "Broken Bow," being able to reach Rigel and Kronos in days! Taking all of the above into account, are there Any advances in technology in the next century? We expected a pre-"Daedalus" design (see Spaceflight Chronology's ship configurations for pointers-- Indeed, how difficult is it to work forwards from, say, a DY-series hull with a circular bridge and one or two warp nacelles attached?!). There's this thing called design lineage, and NX-01's Way off track. Some fans have even scrutinized the bas-relief image of NCC-1701-C on NCC-1701-D's old conference room wall and have found radical departures from the final "Ambassador" class model. I don't think they watch television anymore. How NX-01 fits into the scheme of things is mind-boggling. The bridge set alone, despite tactile control interfaces, appears to be more up to the standards of the ST-TMP "Enterprise" bridge rather than a pre-"Cage" starship. Starship: that's right, the U.S.S. "Enterprise" (NCC-1701) was always the First starship named "Enterprise" aside from the 21st Century's first ship to Centauri and/or the "Declaration" class (illustrated in the rec deck's information alcove in ST-TMP). This "Enterprise," currently NX-01, has no place in our Trek timeline--in name, shape, or form! And in the early classic series episodes at least, a Star Ship was a very special type of ship. Enterprise has taken that, and much more, away. Oh, there are a couple tips of the hat to original Trek like a science station viewer and the old communicator sound effects, but these are few, far between, and DON'T make up for the rest of the bloody mess. 2. To Boldly Go...Where Vulcans Have Gone Before Dig out the Vulcan maps, they've charted most of space in Earth's sector. Star Trek was partly about exploring, but it's been Done here already. The Humans have been babysitted by the Vulcans since Cochrane's "Phoenix" launch in 2063. Vulcans have been doing all the interstellar venturing while Humans have been sitting home on their butts. Only now do they undertake their "first deep space venture," to quote Dr. Phlox in "Dear Doctor." (Which alone contradicts Travis Mayweather's "boomers" who have been in space for a long while. Couldn't they have traded with aliens for sophisticated warp drive systems and state-of-the-art technology?) Don't be fooled by that very misleading title sequence (more suitable for, say, a Trek series set in the 21st Century), the premise of Enterprise is set chronologically way too late. Trek history as I have understood it (and as presented in this Chronology) has had Humans venturing out into space since the 21st Century, exploring and colonizing worlds, gaining a foothold in deep space like any other interstellar neighbor. The aliens encountered from time to time by Humans (Vulcans, Andorians, Tellarites, Alpha Centaurians) All Worked Together. Eventually a man named Zefram Cochrane (either a native of the Alpha Centauri system or a colonist thereof) invents warp drive, further unifying the nearest star systems, making star travel practical (no longer relying on lightspeed impulse engines and time dilation), and he is revered throughout the galaxy for this great accomplishment. This is not so anymore with Enterprise (and a big thanks to "First Contact"). By Michael Okuda's reckoning, the United Federation of Planets is founded just 10 years later--in 10 years Earth becomes the center of known space and Humans turn the tables on the Vulcans as the dominant space-faring big-wigs. All this after the Vulcans have isolated and set back Earth's technology for nearly a century, which presumably justifies Captain Archer's bickering with T'Pol. This exchange of rude comments often borders on being very childish and is a far cry from the Spock-McCoy banter of classic Trek. In other words, virtually All aliens have had warp drive long before Earth's lucky pioneer Cochrane developed the drive. Earth is a late bloomer to interstellar affairs and is in fact technologically backwards in many ways. We don't even see How backwards until the flashback episode "First Flight." The warp 2 barrier hadn't been breached until just some 10 years before "Broken Bow!" 3. These Aren't Roddenberry's Vulcans (or Klingons or Andorians, or..) Star Trek's Vulcans are logic-driven beings who revere Surak's philosophy of peace, non-violence, IDIC, and reverence for life. Enterprise's Vulcans are willing to let the Klingon Klaang DIE in the first scene of the pilot episode, and in fact in later episodes. T'Pol's great-great grandmother in "Carbon Creek" is willing to allow a dozen miners to die in a mine cave-in, rather than risk exposing themselves. Captain Archer honestly states in "Fusion" that Vulcans aren't interested in exploration and in the same episode we learn that T'Pol doesn't know what a Vulcan mind meld is! But she's very chatty about the deeply personal mating ritual called Pon Farr which even Spock said was never spoken of to outsiders...and two of our officers begin rambling on about it on Risa in "Two Days And Two Nights." Wonderful researchers at work here. In "The Andorian Incident" we learn that these Vulcans are liars and hypocrits. This attitude only gets worse as the series progresses, with episodes such as "Stigma" and "Cease Fire" showing how pig-headed they can be. So it should come as no surprise that a passing comment from T'Pol in "Strange New World" reveals that Vulcan has Blue skies. That's right, BLUE! We've seen Vulcan with red, orange, and even yellow ("Yesteryear") skies but NEVER BLUE! Speaking of blue, our introduction to the new Andorians in "The Andorian Incident" doesn't rest well with Andorian continuity in that they no longer have bleached white hair but Blonde hair--and strange antennae which writhe like worms! Presumably we just have to take them as being yet another race of Andorians we haven't seen before (i.e. ridged Romulans in TNG, Ensign Ro being unique as a Bajoran, Dax vs. the original Trill appearance, etc.). Oh, but makeup has changed so much since the 60s, so why not give them an extra eye or two, or tails? Vulcans haven't Physically changed. Like we need it. Not too surprising, those favorite aliens which Haven't changed and SHOULD have changed are the Klingons. The TNG era Klingons are here, complete with their TNG Okran Klingonese, Klingonese print, touch-sensor control panels, and other stock Klingon ship set pieces left over from Voyager and the like. No classic Star Trek Klingon uniforms or even their cool-headedness. On the contrary we're led to believe that Nothing has changed in centuries, and that the Klingons presented in the original series are, how should I say it, "unofficial." They even have Birds of Prey, first mentioned in "Broken Bow" and finally seen on screen in "Sleeping Dogs." The problem here is that the Romulans were the first to feature the Bird of Prey design which (in the history as I've learned it) was later adapted and developed by the Klingons during their brief Romulan-Klingon alliance ("The Enterprise Incident"). The final low blow to Klingon dis/continuity came before our eyes in "Unexpected." The appearance of a "K'T'Inga" class Klingon warship well over a century before the class hit the drawing boards! No mistake, this gem features the glowing red impulse exhausts, deflector plating, and even has fore and aft firing torpedo tubes! Sigh. The Klingons have transporters in "Marauders" (we can live with that, in light of "The Final Reflection") and tractor beams as well ("Bounty") and, as previously mentioned, Warp 6 battlecruisers of the D-5 design, and Kronos is only 4 days from Earth at "Enterprise's" best speed. Earth should start kissing up to the Klingons NOW. At the end of the 2nd season in "Bounty" yet another blow came to classic Trek aliens. Skalaar the Mello Tellarite was featured, another recycling of the typical "forehead alien" stock makeup, yielding a very un-porcine alien, quite forgettable and quite un-Tellarite-like. 4. Enterprise keeps mucking up pre-TOS continuity and our classic characters (and their successors) will ultimately look like idiots who don't do their historical research very well. Or even like the great ground-breaking starship "Enterprise" explorers history has written them as. Time travel, deep space voyages, etc...all been done before by Archer's ship. Captain Pike made it to Rigel--but Archer was there first. In "Balance of Terror" we get our first exposure to cloaking technology, but in "Shockwave" Captain Archer saw it first. Even worse, the 2nd season episode "Minefield" shows us a small fleet of Romulan Bird of Prey ships equipped with cloaking devices! Then comes "The Communicator" episode where a Suliban cell ship is used, cloak and all, to rescue Archer and Reed. Now let us just go back and rewatch "Balance of Terror." Everyone's amazed by the invisible Romulan ship ("The blasted thing's Invisible!" "Invisibility is Theoretically possible..."). At least we got treated to a new Bird of Prey ship design for the Romulans, small benefit in turn. In Pike's time, lasers were in use and now these phase pistols are in use. Enough said here. The creators do not watch the past. Nasicaans, Ferengi...NX-01's had contact with them, despite being 24th Century inventions, like the planet Risa. On the other hand, every new planet Archer's been to has NEVER been seen or mentioned in any later Trek series. Does this make any sense, especially coming from Earth and all the nearby "core" worlds the ship should be exploring? So much in this series is derived from the modern Voyager era NOT from working backwards from "The Cage." The tricorders are far more compact and folding, looking quite unlike Spock's but more like Dr. Crusher's (and also lack the old shoulder straps as well). They have flip-open communicators, yes, but these are more compact and even integrated universal translators. Even the uniforms utilize the 24th Century rank pip system. The crew carry electronic pads rather than the paper printouts and clipboards in "The Cage." In at least one episode the term "away team" is used instead of "landing party." The second season episode "Regeneration" takes on Picard's feeble-mindedness, or perhaps I should just say the 1701-D officers in general. Not only was a Huge piece of the time sphere left behind on Earth following the "First Contact" feature film, Picard and friends have never heard of the Borg in the earliest Borg episodes such as "Q Who." More of this later... As a matter of fact, the series is just called 'Enterprise,' not 'Star Trek: Enterprise.' No bloody 'Star Trek' anywhere--until recently during the start of its third season. Desperation! Berman's means of getting around the payment of royalties to the Roddenberry estate, perhaps? Rick Berman, et al, have always wanted to remake Trek in their own imagen. Now their plot is the reinvention of the franchise: politically correct and aimed at the masses, bringing aboard the same old stagnant writers which had driven Voyager to beyond shame. Sad but true. Going by their holy Okuda chronology, 2051 is just a decade before their U.F.P. founding year. I'd place money on their envisioning this series to last 7 seasons, ending with the introduction of the Romulans and the onset of the Romulan War (again, as put forth solely by Michael Okuda's conjectural timeline), at which point a shoot 'em up feature film would be fitting to launch the Next series. Picking up the pieces at this stage would be the launch of this new series that would conveniently utilize the E's sets, models, and costumes. Let's call it 'Federation,' being about the formation of the United Federation of Planets. Yeah, it's all pure guesswork on my part, but I've gotten rather good at it over the years! A killing move for sure. The prequel series Now has sealed the fate of building upon past Treks. Aside from the brief, one- line cameos in feature films, we will never again see any of the characters established in TOS, TNG, DS9, or V. "A line must be drawn" - Captain Picard. Enterprise cannot be ignored, nor can it be accepted (with or Without the title of Star Trek). It can almost be considered the Galactica: 1980 of Star Trek. Perhaps the solution is contained within the pilot episode. The so-called Temporal Cold War at least offers an out. Clearly any Future interference implies timeline distortion. I intend to log the data of E as taking place within an alternate timeline. I surely will be cursed and snubbed by many fans who feel that the series is "true" and "pure" Trek, but so be it. The Canonheads eat up anything and everything new coming their way packaged as Star Trek. Solving many (not all) of the contradictions is E's second season episode "Regeneration." As previously discussed, Enterprise must be a muddied timeline and this is Confirmed in this episode by the very careless tampering of the 1701-E crew in ST VIII. Consider, in the 'original' timeline (where there is No time-travel interaction from the future, NO Borg timeship sent back and NO "Enterprise" to follow), NONE of this happens: The Borg bombard the region of Montana where Zefram Cochrane resides, killing several people. People who otherwise Would have lived and perhaps gone on to contribute significantly to Earth's space program. Zefram Cochrane views NCC-1701-E through his telescope on Earth, probably learning about warp dynamics through the hull design (disc-shaped primary hull, 2 raised cylindrical warp nacelles). This is Crucial and could most likely explain the "Akira" class design of NX-01! Spaceflight Chronology, among other Treknical references, certainly chart a much different evolution of modern starship designs, starting off blocky and far from the established 23rd Century disc-shaped hull designs... Geordi La Forge and Reginald Barclay gab away to Cochrane about being from the 24th Century and fighting the Borg, and how immensely important he will become for developing warp drive. Even the name of the starship, the "Enterprise," becomes known to Cochrane. No big deal, surely, but it Is a nice name and it is curious how it gets pinned on a ship which otherwise Did Not Exist in the original timeline of events. Perhaps taking the place of names such as "Bonaventure" and even "Cochrane." Geordi and Barclay also help to repair the "Phoenix," possibly TOO well, incorporating 24th Century tech. Note the warp flash and streaking stars as the vessel goes into warp. These warp field characteristics are the product of much later warp engines (late-23rd and early-24th Centuries)...but they will ALWAYS be present on Enterprise. Cochrane's warp 5 engine is Way Too fast and advanced for the mid-22nd Century, utilizing warp plasma, dilithium and other components taken for granted in the 24th Century. Lily Sloane gets a nice tour of the "Sovereign" class "Enterprise" and even handles a phaser ("My first ray gun"). There is no reason why Cochrane's assistant would Not remain silent to Cochrane about her observations. Perhaps even her mentioning of Phasers being the standard sidearm may have inadvertantly resulted in the abandonment of Laser research and the opening of research into the field of Phased Energy. Thus Phase Pistols are developed within the next century, a quantum leap beyond Laser Pistols (Originally used by Pike and his men in "The Cage")... And there is, of course, remnants of a 600-meter diameter Borg sphere in the Arctic. The departing drones probably didn't retrieve Everything during their departure. Alloys and such left behind to study and duplicate? If a pair of intact Borg survived, what else could possibly be buried out there? If Captain Picard could miss out on leaving behind This Much from the future, what else may have been missed? The ship's escape pods were launched down to Earth, could they perhaps have left high-tech components behind? NX-01's encounter with the Borg alone simply CANNOT be idly dismissed: These Borg modified a simple Arctic Transport into an impressively swift interstellar vessel with warp 4 capacity (for its time), enhanced shields (capable of holding its own against Earth's finest starship, with its groundbreaking Phase Cannons), and transformed beings into zombie-slaves. Even their nanoprobes are a Threat and represent a fantastically Advanced technology to the Earth of this time period. Finally, transmitting a message Back to their place of origin in the Delta Quadrant, though said to take 200 years, is nothing to discard. Pro-E fans who would rather not see the series as an alternate timeline simply like to believe that Star Fleet or the Federation squirreled this data away and it was forgotten or of no real use! I somehow doubt that historians are this inept, much less those of Vulcan (T'Pol is, after all, Vulcan's resident overseer onboard), or Denobulans (Phlox curiously enough showed some resistance to the nanoprobes and came up with a cure no less!). Would it have been too difficult to tag the whole file under the label 'A Warning To 24th Century Space Explorers' or some such, making it even easier for the "Enterprise's" resident walking-computer, Data, to immediately lock onto? "Regeneration" opens many doors, as well as a warning to prepare for future cybernetic invaders... Taking all of the above into account, and perhaps reading too much into it, Earth may have received quite a technological boost. Perhaps the Vulcans, fearing such rapid progress, decided to play it safe and attempted to limit Earth's space exploration. This would in turn delay the founding of the U.F.P. to perhaps as late as 2161... Perhaps the classic 5-year mission is in turn delayed several years until the late 2260s or early 2270s (Okuda and Roden takes on the timeline)... Now if episodes from the Original series had been re-aired, they would be Different, just as episodes following the series would be--all the product of a mangled timeline. NX-01 would appear on the "Enterprise's" rec deck info alcove wall in ST-TMP (whereas before it was non-existent, though maybe NX-01 will be acknowledged as the "Dauntless" aboard ships carrying that name!). It also should be noted that the Reeves-Stevens believe that the "Mirror" universe timeline broke away from the main timeline around the time of First Contact. Could E's timeline be the start of the "Mirror" universe? The Vulcan attitude is certainly fitting. Perhaps Enterprise can be used to reconcile the overhyped and feeble Okuda timeline? Considering how E has begun to 'infect' new authors of Trek novels, it seems keen to combine the two. Take for instance the novel 'The Case of the Colonist's Corpse.' Here we have a Sam Cogley novel said to be set in December of 2267, complete with bone- headed ("Honor!") Klingons, and countless Enterprise references running through it like a septic stream (they are there for one and only one reason: to try to legitimize the E series). The presence of modern Klingons in late 2267 is fine for a post-ST-TMP novel, but this one goes on to make it clearly set between "I, Mudd" and "The Trouble With Tribbles." I offer the Enterprise references as proof that the timeline has been altered--shifted up some 5 years-- with modern-day Klingons in power. FASA, Spaceflight Chronology, And Shane Johnson Additions I am not now, nor have I ever been, a fan of FASA gaming materials, of the terribly flawed Spaceflight Chronology book or of Shane Johnson's many equally flawed publications. Yet I can't deny the fact that all three have had quite an impact on Star Trek fandom over the years, and continue to influence many fans, particularly those involved in role playing games. Also (in retrospect!), Johnson's blueprinting exudes a certain charm and Treknical knowledge, compared to the excessively uncalled for liberties taken by Michael Okuda a decade later (Johnson at least partially rec- onciled his works with others in print, while Okuda ignored everyones). FASA's original starship miniatures have sold for quite a few years in virtually every SF-related magazine. Not that I care for the overpriced little toys, they're just quite prolific and have been heavily peddled. I've argued against not including this material for many years but now I have given in, and here are my reasons: 1. Outside of SFC/FASA, the 21st and 22nd Centuries are quite barren. FASA, and SFC in particular, offers up dozens of ship classes, historical events, and important milestones in the Trek Universe not touched upon by the novels or other sources. 2. Certain authors draw from SFC/FASA, although most if not all of the chronological data has been documented here. They still reference the books of Shane Johnson which are still in print and still back FASA/SFC. 3. SFC/FASA at times does answer a few unexplained mysteries of the Trek Universe, such as exactly what Colonel Green's War was about, the background behind the First Romulan War and the Four Years War, and the fate of the U.S.S. "Kongo." 4. It seems anti-IDIC not to include non-contradictory FASA/SFC info, from one perspective. While this is a Very unreliable source, with todays trend to slice Trek into "official" and "unofficial" categories, I think it's about time we scooped together these loose threads. With the ani- mated series labelled "unofficial" I've had quite enough of this nonsense, and I don't care if Paramount, Pocket Books, or some unknown wiseguy made up the classification system on the spur of the moment. It is just plain WRONG to reduce the Trek Universe to what's strictly presented in the live action episodes and movies (and only Some movies, some say). 5. I thought it would be an interesting experiment to see what would come from the "new" material being thrown into place. I was not disap- pointed! As you will see, some dates fit almost too well when adjusted (the opposite is also true, yielding a conflict which I've tried to recon- cile using common sense or Vulcan logic--whichever worked first). 6. Everyone else uses the bloody stuff. I've seen at least 3 other time- lines and I've raved over how each FASA/SFC entry contradicts a Technical Fandom entry or how it's misdated or how it's so mish-mashed into the timeline that it simply doesn't hold water under close scrutiny. I figure that if it's to be integrated at all it should be integrated the Right way, with each entry studied for compatibility. Well, I've finally taken a shot at it, for better or for worse... I'll say again, these dates are HIGHLY questionable and any one of these new entries may be chucked out overnight. An example of this happening was 1701-B's launch date in an earlier Chronology: Generations invalidated it by almost a decade. So if you come across something tagged SFC, FASA, URM, TWF, or MSGE--be warned! Though with the current trend of burying the past and moving forward, original series and movie era contradictions are unlikely. There is a lot of chronological material here, but much of it contradicts more substantial works and the timeline these works share is over half a century out of phase with the known Trek Universe's history. Here's a sample comparing the dates of key events: 61 year differential for "The Battle": 2364 = 2303 (1st season: O. Manual) 67 year differential for Data's Academy graduation: 2345 = 2278 65 year differential for ST II, ST III: 2287 = 2222 50 year differential for ST-TMP: 2267 = 2217 (F**A assumes 5 year gap!) 53 year differential for end of 5-year mission: 2265 = 2212 53 year differential for "Journey to Babel": 2262 = 2209 53 year differential for "Errand of Mercy": 2261 = 2208 (1st season, late) 51 year differential for Kirk's command of "Enterprise": 2258 = 2207 52 year differential for The Axanar Peace Mission: 2250 = 2198 52 year differential for "The Cage": 2248 = 2196 52 year differential for The Four Years War: 2246 = 2194 (start & end) 53 year differential for end of Romulan War: 2162 = 2109 44 year differential for start of Romulan War: 2137 = 2093 From this came some general rules: If FASA date after 2087 (but before 2217) then add 52 years (+/- 1 year). If FASA date after 2217 then add 50 or 65 years (If before TNG). If FASA date in TNG Era then add 61 years. The general 52 year add-on equates nicely with most of the Chronology's dates. The Romulan War I've keyed the FASA timeline to, shifting dates up by an additional year. Technological development seems to match almost perfectly aside from the highly debatable transporter, and the multitronic computers 1 through 4 were successful in the FASA universe! The fact that PB-31 and earlier designs aren't illustrated in the Ship Recognition Manual for even the earliest of ships launched c. 2240 (corrected date) is logical since the PB-32 drive was developed in the 2240s which is the earliest drive type illustrated. To convert dates from FASA's TNG Officers Manual I simply added 61 years since 3/03 is repeatedly confirmed as being TNG's first season. This was repeated through the late 23rd Century until they intersected with the Movie Era dates. At this point, to prevent any more confusion, I had better explain FASA's reference stardate system. Not to be confused with real stardates, these are based on the old fandom system of dating using the last two digits of the year followed by the month in two digits and the day after the decimal point. This is preceded by a digit, separated from the remainder of the stardate with a slash, representing the century. 1/1403.08, for instance, would be March 8th, 2114. Some more general dates lack the month and day digits (1/14 for 2114) or substitute zeros in the month field. Don't let it confuse you. For continuity with the source materials, I've kept the reference stardates unaltered and in brackets, right behind the corrected Earth date. The differential jumps up to 65 years for Star Trek II and its chain of films because FASA assumes an exact 15 year gap between ST II and "Space Seed." And that's a FIVE year gap between ST-TMP and ST II because FASA claims another good 5 years passed between the conclusion of the classsic 5-year mission and the first movie! Fitting the dates of a 5 year span into a 20 year span is difficult and I only ask that these dates be taken with a grain of salt... Or more precisely, the problem of cramming FASA dates 2213 through 2216 into the year 2266! So, taking the logical approach once again, for the year 2266: January: 2/1301-04 February: 2/1305-08 March: 2/1309-12 April: 2/1401-04 May: 2/1405-08 June: 2/1409-12 July: 2/1501-04 August: 2/1505-08 September: 2/1509-12 October: 2/1601-04 November: 2/1605-08 December: 2/1609-12 Post-ST II dates were another problem altogether, but a simpler solution was taken. I divided up the years and continued to log them after ST-TMP and before ST II. Simply: 2/17 = 2267 (Star Trek-The Motion Picture) 2/18 = 2268 2/19 = 2269 Jump! 2/20 = 2285 2/21 = 2286 2/22 = 2287 (Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan) This actually works quite well without disrupting continuity for the most part. In 2/18 and 2/19 the maroon uniforms are issued according to Shane Johnson (his Uniform Recognition Manual says 2/18 while his Mr. Scott's Guide To The Enterprise' says 2/19!) but the crux being that they were first issued in the late 2260s not the 2280s which is too late ("Cause And Effect" proved that they were in use by 2278). Also, 2/19 is when the Klingons got their Bird of Prey scouts from the Romulans--logical enough since any later would be too late for the Movie Era novels, many of which feature these ships. The torpedo launcher upgrade mentioned in 'Ships of the Star Fleet' in 2285 is also confirmed in a 2/20 reference here. A 2/21 date confirms the "recent disappearance" of the Organians which we know to be a very recent event later spoken of in the ST VI novelization. The only exception to this is the entry concerning the Kargon Incident which details the destruction of the U.S.S. "Kongo" (which also happens to be one of the few ships whose NCCs actually match up with the FASA uni- verse registries!). Her destruction is dated 2/1803--too early consid- ering that the date converts to 2268, three years before her drydocking and refitting to the "Constitution (II)" specs. In this case, 2/18 was referenced back from the year 2/22, making it 2283. The late 21st Century view of Trek history in the Spaceflight Chronology introduced another problem spawned by the lack of discrete data on warp drive development. This era is very vague and undefined, resulting in many different timelines, with SFC making things worse. Let's take a look at All of the original raw data and try to explain the inconsistancies... 2040 - "Columbus" class fusion ships enter service - including the U.N.S.S. "Icarus" [SFC]. 2042 - Icarus departs for Centauri [SFC] 2048 - Icarus makes contact with Centaurus VII inhabitants [SFC] 2051 - Dr. Zefram Cochrane discovers the space warp at the Centauri Scientific Institute [Starfleet Dynamics, Line Officers Requirements]. 2052 - Warp Drive Principle transmission reaches Earth - Warp Drive Studies Program is initiated [SFC]. 2053 - Cochrane's Factor is discovered [Star Trek Maps} 2054 - Icarus returns from Centauri [SFC] 2055 - First Generation warp drive is developed and tested: WD-1 prototype carries a chimp successfully [SFC & GN 2] 2058 - First warp drive ship, "Bonaventure," undergoes testing [SFC]. 2059 - "Bonaventure" begins warp drive era with a voyage to Tau Ceti. Centauri mission which left Earth in 2054 arrives at Centauri [SFC]. 2060 - Warp drive ship U.N.S.S. "Powell" journies to Centauri [SFC]. 2061 - Cochrane's first warp engines are developed (CDP and all that techno-babble) and he relocates to the Centauri colonies, a 4-year voyage [TNG Tech Manual]. 2061 - The return of the "Powell" brings Cochrane to Earth [SFC]. 2064 - "Verne" class warp drive ships enter service ("Amity" is of this class) [SFC]. 2064 - Kzinti last attack & final defeat ["The Slaver Weapon" & EOM]. 2065 - U.N.S.S. "Amity" rescues a Vulcan ship/first contact [SFC & GN 2]. The "Bonaventure" encounters Axanar [FASA]. 2066 - The "Bonaventure" is lost on her 3rd mission to Sirius [SFC]. 2070 - Tau Ceti is explored & the Kaferians are contacted [ST Maps]. Pretty messy, isn't it? And you wondered why I waited and ignored SFC for 13 years... Now we try to clean it up. First off, we must assume that Zefram Cochrane's from Earth not Alpha Centauri. The majority of the data goes along with this, including the Tech Manual and Star Trek Maps, and the novel "Federation." I also assume that while the Centaurians are advanced humanoids transplanted from Earth (by the Preservers? Apollo's people? The Sandarans?) they probably were technologically behind Earth and advanced through interstellar trade with Earth. Their home world is Centaurus VII, while Earth people colonized at least two inner planets in the Centauri system, and Zefram Cochrane helped colonized Centauri B II. I also give the SFC dates and data the least priority, exceptions being whenever the novels drew upon this data, predominately GN 2 ("Strangers From The Sky"). The key year in which warp drive was developed given in two reference works is 2051 when, presumably, the first breakthrough in this field occurred at the Alpha Centauri Scientific Institute. What's Cochrane doing there if he's not a native? Possibly he was one of the scientists aboard the "Icarus" (clearly a sublight vessel). With the dur- ation of the voyage being 6 years each way, he probably remained behind on Centaurus and, I speculate, made the breakthrough sharing scientific data with the Centaurian scientists (though the novel "Federation" not only ignores all data on native Centaurians but also 21st Century info from the animated series etc.). I conjecture that from 2051 through 2061 warp drive systems were tested but by all means the SFC dates are too early and most must be dismissed. Somewhere within this decade of experimentation, Cochrane returns to Earth by sublight ship and con- tinues his work. SFC says the warp drive ship "Powell" brought him back. Well, if it did, it had to be a sublight voyage longer than 4 years since warp drive had to come about after 2061. I ignored this entry and sided with "Federation's" scenario of Cochrane making the first warp driven interstellar voyage to Centauri B II aboard the "Bonaventure" in about a year, returning to Sol system in 2061. The TNG Technical Manual states that early warp engines (called CDP engines) "were almost immediately incorporated into existing spacecraft designs with surprising ease" and Scott's statement in "The Time Trap," that the "Bonaventure" was the first ship equipped with warp drive, seems to back this up. Other books (TBoT) tend to agree, including "Federation" which nicely jibes with these saying that conversion of sublight ships to warp ships is a fairly simple process given resources and money. Though the TNG manual says that "as early as 2061, Cochrane's team succeeded in producing a prototype field device of massive proportions" which propelled an unmanned vehicle across the light barrier. Spaceflight Chronology, FASA, and The Worlds of the Feder- ation all mention that a monkey was successfully accelerated past warp 1 in 2055, however. I left this entry in because at least 3 sources back it up and it is possible, I suppose, that the craft was a one-shot only deal not intended for further test flights or experimentation. Warp drive development was probably a series of advances and setbacks over the course of many years time, with several test payloads. Again, this era could use more substantial sources! Presumably many sublight ships were fitted with these CDP engines quickly enough--making quite a time-saver considering the timeline. The "Bonaventure" may have been one such ship already in service by the 2060s (SFC says she was "Cochrane" class which is peculiar for a lead ship of a class--perhaps a name change after re- ceiving the warp drive units?), and coincidentally she's "Constitution"- like. This holds up surprisingly well in light of the publication of "Federation." The "Bonaventure" is illustrated in the EOM (both versions of the book) and recorded as a "Bonaventure" class galactic survey cruiser. It's not precisely the same as in the episode but far closer than SFC's 'slab ship' which can be explained by refittings I suppose, quite logical for a protoype ship and by "The Time Trap" she's two centuries old. In retrospect, however, the 'slab ship' fits better into the design lineage, and the vessel seen in "Time Trap" appears Too warp- dynamic and advanced. Some have speculated that the "Bonaventure" in the episode wasn't The first warp drive ship but The first ship with PB-series (circumferential) warp drive, which would move up its launch by a century. This approach does carry some weight, as Dr. Sarah April in "The Counter- Clock Incident" claimed to be the first chief medical officer aboard a starship, again it's a matter of how one defines 'first.' Enough degressing! Regardless, "Federation" uses the name and gives us little else, though it implies that Cochrane made this journey alone. Rather hard to accept considering the size of the ship and its complexity, and the fact that Cochrane's a scientist and not an astronaut, but I'm again losing my vector here... Back to the timeline: shortly after 2061, Cochrane and his team relocate to the Centauri colonies, noted as taking 4 years via CDP drive--this is undoubtedly first generation warp drive by any other name. It's even possible that he voyaged back there aboard the "Bonaventure"--another speculation on my part. Why back to Centauri? Probably because that's where he started his work in the first place, and engines which employ antimatter are best experimented upon away from Earth. I made these speculations before "Federation" and they fit surprisingly well, though the main reason Cochrane left for Centauri with the "Bonaventure" was to escape Adrik Thorsen and his Earth dictatorship which led to the Post-Atomic Horror. In 2064 SFC tells us that the "Verne" class warp ships enter service. Again I guess they used existing space frames from sub-light ships and needed only to build the warp (or CDP, if you like that silly abbreviation) engines. I don't dismiss this date because a year later is the historic contact with the Vulcans when the "Amity" (of the "Verne" class warp driven ships) occurs and is recorded in GN 2 as well as several other publications (TWF, FASA). To further substantiate warp ships by this time is the last Kzinti attack in 2064 which ends with the Treaty of Sirius when the Kzinti are repelled from Sol system and lose their empire. Earth HAD to have warp ships in service at this stage, and probably the first "Verne" ships saw a great deal of action. I'm not counting ships taken in battle from the Kzinti, which could have given Earth a technological boost. Accepting the 21st Century dates in "Federation," Zefram Cochrane is conveniently on Centauri or voyaging to Centauri during this conflict with the Kzinti. Sirius is 8.6 light years from Earth and said to be the first Terran colony (not counting Centaurus) in StarFleet Dynamics. SFC says the "Bonaventure" was lost in 2066 voyaging to this star (her third and final mission)--quite a distance from the Delta Triangle Region plotted in STM, but perhaps they encountered a wormhole? The "Bonaventure" is also credited with surveying the Tau Ceti system in 2061 after leaving Earth in 2059. This is a tad too far, too early, as Tau Ceti is 11.8 light years from Earth. Again I go along with Star Trek Maps' statement of Tau Ceti's first contact being circa 2070. FASA also credits the "Bonaventure" with making first contact with Axanar in 2065, again too early. Axanar is by far the most distant system and I believe had to be the ship's last stopoff point prior to the Delta Triangle. The EOM credits the S.S. "Cochrane" with making contact with Vulcan on stardate 1135.7 (presumably after 2065's Sol system contact and after 2087 when the stardate system was established--both are credited to GN 2). The question is, is this "Cochrane" the class ship to which the "Bonaventure" was refitted to? We'll never know. Do you care? This is a Star Trek Chronology not James' Fighting Starships. The only point which need be made is that the "Bonaventure"/"Cochrane" class starships were the first with warp drive, the first ships to make contact with other worlds, and were in service in the late 21st Century perhaps for 30 years or more. It fits together reasonably. Unfortunately, reason is not to be found in a universe where Today's screen writers prosper. On November 22, 1996 "Star Trek First Contact" was released in theaters. To be perfectly blunt, while the film was an excellent action-adventure movie, it urinated all over everything established about the late 21st Century! Forget about SFC. Forget about novels like "Strangers From The Sky" referencing SFC. Forget about the best-selling novel "Federation" released in hardcover just two years before "First Contact's" release. The film even contradicts portions of Okuda's chronology and the ST:TNG Technical Manual. Instead of warp drive being developed by a team of scientists with a fair technological level at their disposal, the movie shows Zefram Cochrane building the first warp drive in a war-ravaged backwoods underground missile silo in Montana--and virtually alone at that! Cochrane is played by James Cromwell and should be in his thirties (Okuda gives us the weak explanation of radiation poisoning being responsible, but his last voyage and contact with the Companion is still another 50 Years in his future! Oddly enough, J.M. Dillard's novelization states that Cochrane is 50 years old, meaning he was born in 2013. In "Metamorphosis" he tells us he was 87 years old when encountering the Companion: meaning the year 2100. McCoy says in the episode that "Zefram Cochrane died 150 years ago," bring the current year of "Metamorphosis" to c. 2250). And Cromwell looks and acts absolutely nothing at all like the character of Cochrane portrayed in "Metamorphosis" by Glenn Corbett. The character which, although rejuvenated to his thirties, is "familiar" to both Kirk and McCoy. Strangely, Cromwell's Cochrane is recognizable to the crew of 1701-E in "First Contact." It's totally screwy. Anyway, we are told that the war (World War III? Again contradicting "Space Seed") ended a decade ago, and it is implied that Earth has yet to make contact with extraterrestrials. It is highly unlikely that Cochrane has ever been off the Earth until his warp missile launch judging by his limited resources, so prototype launches are also pretty much unlikely. Worf tells the Borg to "Assimilate THIS!"--I say the same to Paramount's writers' lack of care for Trek history, for this is a fine mess they've generated. Any attempt to shift the above fandom dating chronology around would only make matters worse. The Post-Atomic Horror was caused by the Optimum Movement in "Federation" After Cochrane's departure from Earth, After the success of warp drive, After the construction of the "Bonaventure." Curiously though, first contact is made with the Vulcans in 2065 by fan reckoning, just two years after "First Contact's" date. There is a clever way to justify both interpretations and I'm going to take it since both sets of dates carry considerable weight--and cannot easily be dismissed. Listen... The key to the solution rests with the mid-21st Century war. Going by "Federation's" timeline, Flint financed Zefram Cochrane's warp research in 2053. Cochrane immediately establishes a research station on Earth's moon (again backing established interplanetary travel at this time) and over the next five years builds prototype warp test vehicles. The S.S. "Bonaventure" warp starship quickly follows and in 2060 Cochrane's making the first interstellar warp voyage to Centauri. He relocates to Centauri after his return and transmits the warp principle system-wide before the Optimum Movement's rise to power and the subsequent Post-Atomic Horror. In 2064 the "Verne" class warp ships are built and one makes contact with the Vulcans by rescuing a disabled Vulcan ship surveying Sol system. Now "First Contact" makes it clear that the war happened circa 2053. Cochrane is on Earth in central Montana. There is no Mr. Flint to fund Cochrane's warp research and to supply the doctor with the budget for spaceflight technology. Working under primitive conditions, Cochrane is forced to use an old nuclear missile to house his warp drive pod (which he calls the "Phoenix" so as to rise from the ashes of devastated Earth). Consequently the first warp flight occurs years later than 2060 and it is far more limited a craft. Its warp signature is detected by the Vulcan survey ship which lands in Montana at the launch site, rather than an Earth-built warp ship rescuing the Vulcan survey ship on the outskirts of the system. It is clear to me that we are dealing with two different timelines here dependent upon when the War started. When we consider Berman and Braga's influence, the resulting series called Enterprise, and the movie's Zefram Cochrane differing so much from "Metamorphosis," this might also be the point where the Enterprise series timeline is born. Presumably events after 2065 even out in both timelines and history, as we know it, progresses normally. Why the Optimum Movement's war should occur earlier is of course pure speculation. I suggest that events altered by Sisko in 2024 ("Past Tense") may have accelerated the war's dawn by a decade, but with the timelines smoothing out a decade later nobody noticed. The timeline entries associated with Cochrane and/or warp drive established in literature from 2053 through 2065 I have therefore noted as occurring in an alternate timeline. There are few problems with this approach. The first is how First Contact is interpreted. It is a term used for any contact with the Federation/Earth so it does not specifically mean that the Vulcan landing is Humanity's very first contact with aliens. I mention this because of the four Kzin wars stated by Sulu as happening over 200 years ago before "The Slaver Weapon." Treknically they're from 2049 through 2064, but there is no evidence of any face-to-face contact (more likely space-to-space combat, much like with the Romulans: neither side having seen the other face to face until much later). The Terrans also have their first of many contacts with the Vegan Tyranny in 2059, courtesy of James Blish's influence on fandom. And then there's the often talked about first contact with the Alpha Centaurians even earlier. Note that none of these events need involve Earth directly during the Post-Atomic Horror. There is plenty of substantial evidence to suggest colonies and other habitats off the Earth established during the early 21st Century, including early interstellar (sublight) voyages as with the "Charybdis" ("The Royale"). Even in "Space Seed" McGivers says that suspended animation for interplanetary travel was necessary only up until 2018. Chances are that there is at least a temporary colony on Mars at this time ("The 37's" may contradict this with Harry Kim's statement about Mars being colonized by Humans from Earth in the early 22nd Century, though this may very well be a second colonization attempt following an earlier failed colonization, maybe they were even exterminated by the Kzinti invaders. There are similar problems with Earth's moon being colonized in no less than two different published sources a dozen years apart--each Before the year 2000! Yet forgetting past history and constantly moving up near-future events is no solution, for it only introduces more discontinuity. Star Trek is an alternate timeline. Let it be!). These spaceborne Humans undoubtedly operating independently of Earth are defending the solar system and are the first to be aware of extraterrestrial life. The Vulcan landing is perhaps the first Peaceful first contact with alien life (the Alpha Centaurians are transplanted Humans, technically not aliens from a certain perspective). Finally, there is NO contradiction with the animated episode "The Time Trap." I've seen many a fan speak out in ignorance on this issue ("'First Contact' proves that the first warp driven ship wasn't the 'Bonaventure!'"--Well, maybe You should View "Time Trap" first before voicing this conclusion!). In "The Time Trap" we see a Starship similar in design to the "Constitution" class (disc-shaped primary hull, two warp nacelles) and it's clearly a large, interstellar vessel (Treknically classified as a Galactic Survey Cruiser, built for long-duration exploration), the first of the first class of starShips. Cochrane's "Phoenix" was nothing more than the first warp-driven prototype test craft. The "Bonaventure" and her sister ships would be built some years later. Now as for contradictory information from Spaceflight Chronology and FASA which requires some explaining or was simply omitted to save continuity... 1. "The Romulans" supplement from FASA gives a good history of the Romulan race--provided the dates before circa 1700 A.D. are ignored. FASA assumes the Romulan people were Preserver-seeded on Romulus and are not the product of an early Vulcan colonial interstellar exped- ition. This theory is superceded by all the novels and by the two-parter "Unification," especially its novelization. The early dates conflict with the settling of Romulus and go further back than the Vulcan migration as detailed in "Spock's World" and "The Romulan Way." These two novels also note the degeneration of Romulan technology and of how spaceflight and other sciences were lost. The "discovery" and development of spaceflight should therefore be interpreted as "rediscovery." If this data is to be taken as accurate, we must also assume that Remus was a sparcely colonized world and contact was long since severed and for- gotten by 1700 A.D. and later. The 1812 Remus landing is therefore not the first landing, but it is the first landing after the rediscovery of rocketry. Here's what's been omitted: -29/ The Preservers seed Vulcanoid peoples in the Romulus/Remus system, prev- iously devoid of intelligent life. Seven settlements are established at the sites of the modern city-states of Caranam, Portora, Kanassarum, Labasasz, Dinalla, Pulla'd, and Farrad. -27/ D'Sivas is settled by Farrad on Romulus. -25/ On Romulus, the cities Labasasz and Portora make contact and battle over soft-metal deposits. The results are inconclusive. -22/ The Romulan people continue to disperse. Ranassa is settled by Portora. Timuraasz is settled by Dinalla. -21/ Calanista and Manasan are settled by Caranam, on Romulus. 2. For the 1990 and 2003 entries on Kahless epetai-Riskadh it must be assumed that this is not the same Kahless The Unforgettable from "The Savage Curtain" and "Rightful Heir." This TNG episode clearly establishes that Kahless ruled the Klingons long before spaceflight was developed. I speculate that this Kahless is another Klingon with an identical name, possibly a descendant. Colonel Worf in ST VI and Lt. Worf in TNG give this theory weight. The more contemporary Kahless in "The Savage Curtain" was drawn from the minds of Kirk and Spock, and could very well be based upon the Riskadh Kahless who ruled some 2,860 years later. The information on the perfection of warp drive in the 1990s fits considering that the Klingons got warp drive from the Karsid Empire in 1800. And warp drive systems are hardly developed over night, especially by a warrior race. 3. Spaceflight Chronology and FASA give different years for the commis- sioning of the Solar Fleet in the 21st Century. I made a logical choice between the two... 4. Here are the deleted SFC/FASA dates for Earth's development of warp drive which ended up as being too early. The specs for the "Bonaventure" also happen to apply to the ship illustrated in SFC which bears no re- lationship to the vessel seen in "The Time Trap." Cochrane disappears decades later, also: 0/5507-5909 The first experimental warp-driven ships are tested by Terran and Alpha Centaurian research teams. The United Nations Space Ship "Bonaventure", the first of the new ships, is commissioned. The First of the "Cochrane" class, the "Bonaventure", is well-armed with monochromatic high-intensity lasers, powered by the ship's fusion sublight engine [SFC, FASA]. 2059 The "Bonaventure" begins Terra's Warp Drive Era with a voyage to the Tau Ceti star system twelve light-years away. These "Cochrane" class starships have a ship's complement of 45, warp celestial guidance, and fusion engines to generate the warp field effect. They are armed with 2 forward lasers, have warp 2.5 capacity, and employ 75:1 matter to antimatter fuel. The commander of the "Bonaventure" is Captain Hadrian Huckleby and her chief engineer is Ian Macgregor [SFC]. 2060 The warp drive ship U.N.S.S. "Powell" journeys to Alpha Centauri and is hailed as a remarkable achievement [FASA]. 2061 The "Powell" returns to Terra, bringing Zefram Cochrane. He is accorded all the pomp and pageantry any native Terran hero would receive [FASA]. Captain Hadrian Huckleby, commander of the U.N.S.S. "Bonaventure," brings the ship into the Tau Ceti system [SFC]. Trade between Earth and Alpha Centauri begins in earnest with first generation warp drive ships [SFC]. Zefram Cochrane disappears. 2065, 19 July [reference stardate 0/6507.19] While on an exploratory mission, the U.N.S.S. "Bonaventure" discovers Axanar and its intelligent but non-spacefaring humanoid race. The discovery of this race further substantiates Hodgkins' Law, now indisputably accepted as valid [FASA]. [reference stardate 0/6602] The "Bonaventure" is unaccountably lost on its third mission. 5. A common gripe with Spaceflight Chronology which even FASA went on to correct was Vulcan's sun. It's 40 Eridani not Epsilon Eridani. Other erroneous stellar names were later ignored, except in cases where no common primary name was available. FASA's "The Federation" game supplement provided an abundance of information on stellar primaries-- but botched them up so badly that they weren't even consistent with themselves. One would think that Cochrane I was the first planet orbiting this star, but look again under Position in System, it's different! And then under the alternate stellar name! 40 Eridani for Vulcan's primary dates back to the Star Fleet Technical Manual, Star Fleet Medical Manual, Star Trek Maps, etc. SFC disrupted the continuity, FASA followed, but FASA at least learned to correct their mistake in this instance. 6. The first Terran contact with the Andorians is dated 2075. There's no further data in other sources as to when first contact was achieved, with the exception of "Spock's World." The novel mentions that Earth had contacted the Andorians before the Vulcans. Since this is the only contradictory source, with no date whatsoever, I'm willing to dismiss it until something more substantial is produced, so I kept the FASA date. 7. The U.F.P.'s founding in 2087 is a key erroneous date in SFC/FASA. This marks the point where dates are shifted up approximately 52 years. All dates dates referenced from this point onwards will be approximated dates based upon this. Presumably though, 2087 was the first call for a unified multi-racial grouping of interstellar civilizations. 8. The approximated year is 2141 for the first deployment of space buoys "to improve navigation and security within Federation boundaries." Line Officers Requirements/Starfleet Dynamics gives 2150 but emphasizes "commercial and private interstellar craft." I'm assuming different beacons, perhaps the latter forming the space lane networks. 9. 2145 marks the year of the "Horizon" class entering service. Now here is a problem... Heavy Cruiser Evolution Blueprints and other Tech Fandom publications have thoroughly covered the construction history of the "Horizon"/"Archon" class, placing them in the last decade of the 22nd Century. SFC assumes an almost exact 100 year differential for the loss of the "Horizon" (and later "Archon" though not credited as being of the same class). SFC credits these ships as being the first U.F.P.-sponsored class and stresses their wide production and importance. The more sub- stantial "Horizon"/"Archon" is based on the pre-production drawings from "The Making of Star Trek" and bears no resemblance to SFC's "Horizon" ships! The SFC "Horizon" is a box-like affair with multiple laser banks, particle beam cannons, and torpedoes. Tech Fandom's "Horizon"/"Archon" ships are more warp dynamic, faster, and "Constitution"-like. Their only armaments, being non-militaristic cruisers, are two forward laser banks. Taking all this into consideration (and that the SFC "Horizon" class is decommissioned some 4 years prior to the launch of the Tech Fandom "Horizon" cruisers), I have assumed that these are two very different starship classes with the same name. I was tempted to name them "Horizon (I)" and "Horizon (II)" classes, but decided against it since there has been too many liberties taken in other Trek timelines. Thus, the SFC dates given for the loss of the "Horizon" and "Archon" were ignored in favor of the more popular HCE and SotF dates. Justification for these being two distinctly different classes in service in the same timeline is as follows: a) Playing the FASA/SFC year conversion game clearly places the SFC "Horizon" class decades before Technical Fandom's "Horizon" class. b) As with the above, the SFC "Horizon" class is decommissioned shortly before the first Tech Fandom "Horizon" is commissioned, implying a second "Horizon" class or "Horizon (II)" class. c) Technical Fandom's "Horizon" class design is clearly the forerunner of the "Constitution" class design, complete with modular components easily integrated into the "Constitution" design. The "Republic" and "Constellation" of the "Constitution" class were originally "Horizons" converted over. The ship design is by far more warp dynamics and more advanced than SFC's conception. d) SFC's U.S.S. "Horizon" is noted as being retired and placed on display in the Federation Air and Space Museum. Tech Fandom's U.S.S. "Horizon" is listed as Destroyed. In "A Piece of the Action," Captain Kirk states that the "Horizon" was lost with all hands shortly after contacting Sigma Iotia II. Clearly the latter (Tech Fandom) "Horizon" class design is The class of the "Horizon" in the episode. e) One ship is clearly a warship while the other is an exploration vessel. The SFC "Horizon" is bristling with weaponry for she was in service during the Romulan War years. Tech Fandom's "Horizon" is armed with merely two laser banks and in service during the peaceful post-war years. They are products of two different genenerations and this is reflected in their designs. 10. There's some confusion as to When the Romulan War began. SFC makes it clear that the Romulans began their assault and were mistaken for space pirates for many years. This explains the discrepancies, with "The Romulan Way" dating the start of the Romulan attacks as far back as 25 years. The actual war, with ships from both fleets mobilized, didn't begin until the late 2150s/early 2160s. 11. One rare exception to the dating shift scheme is the opening of the Arcturus Test Range. It would have been in the early 2200s but the "Durance" class cargo/tug includes several records of ships of this class being destroyed in this region in the mid-2160s. This ship class would later be acknowledged in more sophisticated Tech Fandom works such as the Size Comparison Chart II, so the ship histories Do fit this Chron- ology and the SFC date is therefore Correct for a change. 12. The TNG Technical Manual describes the development of modern photon torpedoes, dating back to the early 23rd Century. SFC, on the other hand, lists them among the armaments of many a Star Fleet ship in the 22nd Century alongside fusion torpedoes. I speculate that these were the simplest of antimatter torpedoes, perhaps erroneously referred to as photon torpedoes. It certainly doesn't take much technology to develop a magnetic bottle capable of holding antimatter, not when they've got warp driven starships. A good analogy is the warp factor ratings ap- plied to ships decades before the Quantum II warp drive system introduced in 2161 (Star Trek Maps) when warp factors were first invented. Speaking of warp drives, I haven't altered the SFC Generations of warp drive even though they conflict with Technical Fandom's. Simply because 2nd Generat- ion warp drive was incorporated into ships a few years before the estab- lished date does not imply that they were of the same superior design and capabilities. 13. The establishment of Memory Alpha was in the 23rd Century, not the 22nd according to Star Trek Maps. I deleted all references to it from SFC therefore, although I did acknowledge that the "Horizon (I)" was placed there. 14. The "Horizon" leads us to the problem of subspace radio, SFC's "Declaration" class, and the Prime Directive. The "Horizon" didn't have subspace radio in "A Piece of the Action" yet subspace radio was used to negotiate the original Romulan-U.F.P. Treaty. The "Horizon" is from the 2190s and the War ended in the early 2160s. One could interpret this as meaning that early subspace radio had been developed by the 2160s and it wasn't until after the 2190s that so sophisticated a communications system could be miniaturized and installed aboard starships. It sounds logical, so I dropped this SFC entry: 2174 [reference stardate 1/22] Subspace Radio is introduced in the U.F.P. This breakthrough has an immediate and far-reaching impact on galactic security, trade and travel with its warp 15 transmission speed--a breakthrough in transtator physics [SFC]. Shortly after this, the "Declaration" class starliners enter service, the first ships with subspace radio. Problem: long before the 2190s and our "Horizon." I simply acknowledged that this class would be the first to have subspace radio installed, guessing that it would be decades later on down the road. The "Declaration" class would be in service till 2217 when the "Constitution" class would be launched. What is most unsettling about the "Declaration" class is its history. SFC says one such ship of this class was named the "Enterprise." This tidbit comes from the information alcove painting of an ambiguous space vessel "Enterprise" in ST-TMP. Un- fortunately, like the "Bonaventure," she doesn't look quite the same as the source. But unlike the "Bonaventure," she's not a decade early, but is over a century Late. The Making of ST-TMP credits her as being the first ship to Alpha Centauri in the early 21st Century. Star Trek Maps supplies the date as being 2039 and a more accurate line drawing rendering of this early interstellar vessel. Even The Worlds of the Federation acknowledges her and this date. Since we know there isn't another "Enterprise" this SFC ship has been ignored. If there is any doubt over this, study her design. The wheel-shaped hub was constructed to provide centrifugal spin gravity for the crew's comfort. True artificial gravity came about, presumably, when warp drive was developed. Of course, there is the flying belt found in the stasis box ("The Slaver Weapon") and the case of the S.S. "Botany Bay" having gravity (or were they walking with magnatomic adhesion soles?) but in any case, she's a primitive ship. The judge in the Post Atomic Horror court of 2079 glided in on an antigrav chair in "Encounter At Farpoint." Data did say the court was an exact duplicate so we should assume that the chair wasn't one of Q's extra touches. As with subspace radio, the "Horizon" also lacked the Prime Directive. General Order Number One went into affect after her contact with Sigma Iotia II (or at the very least, after she left port). So the following First Violation of the Prime Directive entries were dropped, since they're clearly undefined as to when G.O. #1 went into effect. From "Prime Directive" we get the date of the first publication of the Richter Scale of Culture around 2203, which would later be used to determine when G.O. #1 would apply to certain critical civilizations. Yet we still have no idea of when it was instituted, though General Order 7 was made law apparently right after "The Cage" around 2248. 2180 [reference stardate 1/2803] Captain James Gunther Smithson enters orbit around Vega Proxima where two rival power blocs are about to start a nuclear world war. Smithson intervenes by directing his ship's lasers to intercept and neutralize a missile. He is relieved of command [SFC, FASA]. 2182 [reference stardate 1/30] Captain James Smithson is dishonorably discharged from Star Fleet in the first violation of the Prime Directive. He is court martialed at Starbase 11, Star Fleet Strategic Space Station, commanded by Commodore Thaddeau Stoner, for preventing a world war [SFC]. In the "Mirror" universe: The first major execution of the Prime Instigation Directive occurs when Captain James Smithson intervenes to promote a nuclear conflict on Vega Proxima [TBoT #14]. 15. In view of how starbases seem to change, are redesignated, and tend to be destroyed, I've kept the bizarre history of Starbase 12 intact. Never before has there been a starbase which is active, is incomplete a couple decades later, is active over half a century later, then is said to be active a few years after that. You can interpret this any way you'd like. I wash my hands of it. 16. The list of Federation Presidents is nearly impossible to integrate without chucking some names out or leaving incredible gaps. Yet I have attempted it using the same guidelines as I used for integrating FASA dates. It features the addition of at least one U.F.P. president not in their list, from Star Trek Log 7, the man who christened the "Enterprise." Surprisingly, Thorpe shows up in FASA and on the Romulan Peace Treaty (Star Fleet Technical Manual) giving a common reference point (assuming that the position of Governor of the Federation Council and Council President are one and the same). 17. General Orders 1 through 24 listed in FASA's Federation booklet have not been included since they tend to conflict with the General Orders presented in the live action and animated series, dates and all. I recommend the General Orders given in the original U.S.S. Enterprise Officers Manual over these. However, General Orders 25 and beyond are otherwise undefined outside of FASA and have therefore been included. These are from FASA's TNG Officers Manual. 18. Some of the chronological data in "The Final Reflection" contradicts SFC/FASA. Because this novel is such a milestone in Klingon history, I've given its dates priority. So therefore the first Klingon contact was shifted to 2207 and not the year 2203 given in SFC/FASA. 19. FASA's Klingon-whatever fusion race references are not to be found here. Whenever possible, I'm tried to keep what I could of the entries intact. They are different Klingon races/nationalities and I've left it at that. 20. Poor Richard Daystrom really got screwed by SFC/FASA. He's given the wrong date of birth (even Okuda's Chronology didn't botch this!) and resultingly all later dates tied into his creative genius fall apart. These include his breakthrough at age 10 in 2222, his Nobel Prize for Duo- tronics in 2237, the development of the universal translator from it a year later in 2238, and eventually the M-1. Fortunately there's a logical pattern here and the dates only lag by 14 years. 14 years added on fixes them. 21. The entry on the invention of the transporter from FASA and SFC I decided to leave intact because it's so ambiguous and because it is packed with info. Perhaps until this point in history it had always been the property of Star Fleet and not the Federation? Was the technology lost and rediscovered? You decide. 22. Other wacko dates, dates contradicted by Treknical sources like Star Trek Maps, were not included. These include the oddball U.F.P. member already recorded, the establishment of Wrigley's Pleasure Planet, and a couple of colonizations from FASA. FASA also gave two conflicting dates for the Orion slave trade ban. I selected the more popular of the two. 23. FASA's dating of the "Constitution" class' launch I've dismissed for reasons already stated. FASA's whole list of vessels in this class are erroneous (at least as far as mainstream Technical Fandom goes), notably their NCCs. There are uncountable numbers of other FASA ship anomalies for their own, original ships even. In their universe, it's not uncommon for Star Fleet to build a hundred ships or more of each class, as opposed to a dozen or so in Technical Fandom's universe. I'm warning you right now. You'll also note that I left out listing the number of phaser emplacements for most FASA ships. The reason for this is that FASA can't count their own phasers per ship! A typical movie era ship has 12 phaser emplacements on her primary hull (3 pairs topside, 3 pairs bottomside). FASA scales their ships down, for gaming simplicity, giving only a couple banks per ship--even though you can easily count these "missing" banks on their own ship illustrations! This gets rather confusing and rather than wasting time extrapolating how many phasers are actually present on each ship (no easy task considering that not all views are presented for each and the lower hull need not always mirror the upper hull) I simply left out listing the ships' ordnance in some cases. Ships which I have intention- ally igonored are the "Constitution," "Enterprise," and "Reliant" classes which have all been thoroughly (and need I say more accurately?) covered here by non-gaming technical references. However, due to several references to "Reliant class cruisers," and the fact that FASA numbers all but 9 of them in the 26xxx range (which does not conflict with any known ship registries) I have decided to include the history of these vessels (accept them as "Avenger" class offshoots if you'd like). The "Constitution" and "Enterprise" classes are unsalvagable. I've also steered away from using their Class system which seems to be confused with the traditional Model classification system (to FASA, "Constitution" and "Enterprise" class heavy cruisers are Class XI ships rather than Class I ships of the line). I'm also somewhat doubtful over their ships Complement and Emergency Speed records. Crew and Passengers are split, which is fine for the "Constitution" class (Crew: 430, Passengers: 60 or so they say) but not for the "Enterprise" class (Crew: 416, Passengers: 60). For Ship's (Total) Complement should the two be summed? I've just noted the Crew as listed in the Ship Recognition Manual, nothing more in each case. The same source states the "Enterprise" class has a cruising velocity of warp 8 and an emergency speed of warp 10--though almost all other sources give her a maximum speed of warp 12, with warp 10 being classified as Flank Speed. In the Chronology I have simply recorded the emergency speed for the warp capacity in each case. This thing's a Chronology anyway, you can analyze each source independently for more detailed information--if you consider them "legitimate" to begin with. It's interesting to see how the Mk I, Mk II, and Mk III "Constitution Class XI Cruiser" ships' service dates almost match up to the "Constitution," "Bonhomme Richard," and "Achernar" classes when altered... The "Enterprise" class similarly in FASA has three Mark subclasses which shouldn't be compared. Again, this information hasn't be incorporated for continuity's sake, as there's quite enough confusion without incorporating the different Model number systems. 24. I've done my best to hop around using FASA's designations for technical hardware models. FWG-1 (Federation Warp drive G, lookup 1 in the chart), FIC-2 (Federation Impulse drive C, lookup 2 in the chart), FSC (Federation deflector Shield C), KD-2 (Klingon Dis- ruptor type 2) and so on. Doesn't look very realistic does it? Again because it's for role playing game purposes. 25. Shane Johnson's contributions fit right into the FASA universe, as it's his primary source of information. Since I included FASA I had to include some of his non-conflicting info (which isn't much!). He calls a devistating, yet short-lived, war between the U.F.P. and the Klingons shortly before any sort of peaceful negotiations the Swift War in his Worlds of the Federation (a pity he made up the coordinates for systems not pre-plotted in Star Trek Maps and are terribly erroneous). I am assuming that this was the war which the "T'Ong" was prepared for in "The Emissary." Johnson is known to contradict even his own pub- lications. The dates for the approval and issuing of the ST II uniforms are shifted by a year in his Star Fleet Uniform Recognition Manual and his Mister Scott's Guide to the "Enterprise" book. I went with the later dates in the latter source since the ST-TMP uniforms have an incredibly short service life, yet we know the ST II uniforms were in use by the late 2270s ("Cause And Effect"). The Recognition Manual's issue dates for the classic uniforms were dismissed and only the approval dates accepted (after the usual 50+ year shift was applied, of course) because they're a few months too early going by the more substantial and accurate Federation Reference Series dates (which is by far a better guide to pre- ST II uniforms). 26. The TNG Officers Manual gives some radically different histories and data for the "Enterprises" (-B and -C) and can't even give the correct class for each ship. All has been ignored since the dates (any way you would like to interpret them) don't jibe. The "Excelsior" class I managed to fit provisionally, shifting dates up by 65 rather than 61 years since most were built in the late 23rd/early 24th Centuries. They follow logically from the movie era although I warn you that TNG era "reference stardates" will be off by about 4 years. I did this to preserve the cont- inuity of the ships' service records. In order to accept these "Excelsior" class starships, other factors must be assumed: that the NCCs of some ships were later changed (the "Hood" and "Intrepid" come to mind), and that the "built" dates given are actually the dates when the vessels' frames were laid down--Not when they were launched and/or commissioned. This second assumption is needed to justify the statements in the Ships of the Star Fleet manual (February, 2290) regarding the non-production status of "Excelsior" class space control ships: frames were laid down for vessels, nothing more. This also explains the experimental designation for the first 4 hulls in the class (NX-2000-NX-2003). Other oddities in- clude NX-2001 being called the "Proxima" rather than "Ingram"--I am assuming she had a name change when Star Fleet Command decided to turn the hull into an "Excelsior" class offshoot. And the curious case of the U.S.S. "Jenolen" (NCC-2010) "Sydney" class transport which was lost in 2294. The U.S.S. "Ajax II" was laid down the same year with the same NCC! Well, obviously the "Jenolen" was listed as lost, presumed destroyed, and this made the NCC available to the "Excelsior" class starship a few months later. Jackill's third Reference Manual solves the "Sydney" class probem rather abruptly by simply adding an 'S' prefix to all NCCs in the class. Now as to the "Constellation" class starships, I've excluded FASA's info on the "Stargazer" and "Constellation" class ship, and went with the normal 61 year add-on. Later ships in FASA's universe launched in the TNG era I've also included, though not necessarily their NCCs. My favorite is the U.S.S. "Peter Preston" (NCC-6027) "Decker" class transwarp destroyer. If FASA had survived a few more years, there might've even been a U.S.S. "Spot." The "Sagan" class science ships (clearly supposed to represent the "Oberth" class) I decided to include on the basis that they are offshoots of the "Oberth" class, though I've omitted FASA's "Tsiolkovsky" (NCC-20001) entry. FASA's "Ambassador" class heavy cruisers differ drastically from the "Abassador" class we are accustomed to. They are not the same class. FASA's lead ship of this class is the "Ambassador Hardin" so I've therefore referred to them as the "Ambassador Hardin" class rather than just "Ambassador" class. The "Paine" class frigates are another problem. An Okudagram appearing in TNG Magazine provides the NCC of the U.S.S. "Thomas Paine" appearing in "Conspiracy" and also notes it as a "New Orleans" class frigate. The number and nominal class don't match, I've nevertheless included all ships and you can interpret them any way you wish. An upgrade to a new class and change of registry or another ship entirely? 27. The Best of Trek #14 published a Mirror Universe Chronology directly based upon the Spaceflight Chronology, using the same dates. Intrigued by it, I also incorporated it using the same rules above. It's a bit odd how both universes pretty much feature the same events and characters over the period of three centuries, but that's the Mirror Universe for you. Diane Duane's new novel "Dark Mirror" seems to support this timeline. However, I was forced to eliminate some entries which were inconsistent with the episode "Mirror, Mirror" itself! These include the rise of Captain Pike to Emperor-- Kirk's service record stated that Kirk assassinated the former captain and thereby attained command of the "Enterprise." A few entries go on about how Emperor Pike bred the flying para- sites of "Operation: Annihilate!" and continued on ruling the U.F.P. past the time of the five-year mission. These were obviously dropped. Another oddity is Emperor Joaquin's assassination in 2177 (originally 2125). Assuming he was born in the 1990s (not of selective breeding) he'd be over 135 years old! That's over 187 with the 52 year shift! Of course, these are Eugenics supermen with increased life-spans and I suppose being the emperor he had the best of medical care at his disposal... And through organ transplants, cybernetics, and life- extension drugs, who-knows-what he had evolved into by the time he got what was coming to him... Might've looked like Davros or Vader! With the large differences in years I also assume that "Colonel" Patrick Green was in actuality the father of the "real" Colonel Green who never was born and/or never came to power in the "Mirror" universe. Another interesting addition is that a Colonel Green is mentioned as having aided Khan in his invasion of Australia in the novel "Debtors Planet." This cannot have been later than 1996 so I am again assuming that this is another Colonel Green, again probably the father of the Colonel Green of the 2030s campaign. 28. FASA's early history of the Klingons seems to hold up quite well, however there are discontinuities which can't be explained. Line Officers Requirements Supplement, for example, states that the Klingons FTL drive system was developed c. 1800--a century before the development of spaceflight according to the FASA timeline. We know nothing about this early warp drive development and since LOR tends to be a more reliable source I left it intact in the Chronology. Possibly the Karsids gave the technology to the Klingons c. 1800? Possibly the technology was lost in battle for a century? We don't know. History is erratic at times. To add to the confusion is the novel "Mindshadow" which introduces us to a Klingonoid character from a world settled by Klingons c. 1264 A.D. With the different names attributed to the homeworld (Kazh, Klinzhai, Kronos) it's possible that we're dealing with one or more worlds seeded by the Preservers at different technological levels. This could even account for the multiple Klingon races... 29. SFC gives a date in the 2180s for subspace radio reaching the trans- mission speed of warp 30 (27,000 times the speed of light) and a later entry in the SFC states that the starship "Enterprise" was launched with this most sophisticated subspace radio. The problem lies in the later publications LOR and SFD contradicting this, clearly stating that warp 20.3 (8,365 times the speed of light) is the maximum speed attainable. The corrected date for the SFC entry would be 2239--too early for warp 30 subspace radio, since LOR and SFD are 2280s/2290s publications. The NTM, concentrating on 2360s technology, on the other hand states that subspace radio has been perfected to (TNG scale) warp 9.9997 (something on the order of 100,000 times lightspeed). The SFC entry doesn't jibe with this data so it has been omitted. 30. The final touch to enhace the Spaceflight Chronology/FASA/Johnson additions comes from Lawrence Miller in his (perhaps worst) work yet: "Star Fleet Tactical Database Series 2" blueprints. I lost all respect for this man with what he did to the Spaceflight Chronology's ship draw- ings here: ignoring and changing their names (hospital ships to armed out- posts?), switching ships around (DY-series), and providing new and often conflicting specs (with totally wrong scales). However, I managed to sal- vage what I could out of this mess including warp engine types and marg- inally expanded histories. But these prints leave much to be desired and most drawings are inferior to the originals. Star Fleet Battles Additions Basically the same rules for integrating-in FASA/SFC data were followed for Star Fleet Battles, another role playing gaming universe but not nearly as infamous as FASA. In the case of SFB I had far fewer sources to go by, and astonishingly the timeline was much more uneven but I tried my best to match the SFB timeline up with that of the Chronology. Be warned that these dates are even more speculative than FASA/SFC dates. As with FASA/SFC, most of this info can't be confirmed by any other sources, particularly the vast array of small wars and conflicts (which alone I think justifies the inclusion of SFB). So you can take them or you can leave them. Better to have too much data at your disposal than too little, even if the data is questionable. Perhaps the alternate universe cop-out can apply to some of these entries? Or the even better excuse of the data tapes being "badly garbled" from the "Enterprise's" data dump back in 1969 which SFB claims to be based upon (from the Commanders Edition rulebook). Unlike FASA, SFB does not use "reference stardates" but a different system where Year 1 represents the first contact between Humans and other interstellar neighbors, Year 4 representing the formation of the U.F.P. etc. Even here note how the dates are off. I therefore had to select specific years to use as reference, and slot what data didn't conflict into the Chronology. So don't lynch me if some events don't seem to progress normally going by this Y timeline. As with FASA, I've kept the original date in brackets. Of interest is a CD ROM game series based on Star Fleet Battles called Starfleet Command. Featuring many of the races from the original game, it stops there and uses its own ships and modern-day Paramount-imposed limitations. Don't expect the Kzinti to appear. Here are my references... Differential Y 4 = 2127: U.F.P. founded 2123* low date Y 46 = 2162: First (Federation-)Romulan War ends 2116 Y 71 = 2183: (United) Star Fleet formed 2112 Y 83 = 2236: D-7 Klingon battlecruiser introduced *2153* D-6 in Y 65 Y 83 = 2189: ("Caracal" class) command cruisers 2106 Y 110 = 2221: First U.F.P.-Klingon war 2111 Y 156 = 2261: Organian Peace Treaty imposed 2105 Y 159 = 2263: "Enterprise Incident" or thereabouts 2104 Y 168 = 2278: ("Ascension" class) dreadnoughts 2110 Y 171 = 2281: Organians 'disappear' 2110 --So from 2104 to 2153 is added to these Y-ears, but generally 2104-2116 which is only a 12 year differential, and an average of 2110 is added onto these years to get Chronology dates, in theory... Here are notes on the Star Fleet Battles' entries: 1. First contact between Humans and their neighbors in Year 1 doesn't hold up if the U.F.P. was founded in Year 4. Contact with extraterrest- rials occurred in the 21st Century not the 22nd: Vulcans, Tellarites, And- orians, Alpha Centaurians, Vegans, and the Kzinti stuck their head in 4 times. It doesn't matter how you view it, Y 1 and Y 4 don't hold water. 2. SFB states that Y 32 (or circa 2140) began the era of the U.F.P.'s sublight light cruisers. This is wrong since warp drive was developed almost a century earlier and the Federation has had warp cruisers for decades. Also omitted is the U.F.P.'s Cruiser design, introduced in Y 45, or about 2161. SFB's "Horizon" class, among others, preceded this date by quite a few years. 3. Within a decade after the supposed development of sublight cruisers by the Federation, the first Federation-Romulan War is fought, according to SFB, from Y 40-46. SFB says that both sides lacked warp drive and the war was fought with sublight vessels. This is one of the rare sources to disregard 21st Century warp drive development. These entries on the warp drive lag were left out of the Chronology. SFB is fixed on most races developing faster than light propulsion from Y 62-67 with the exception of the Romulans. In fact, it isn't until circa 2174 that the Federation launches the first warp-powered cruiser going by SFB! 4. In Y 63 the Kzinti are said to have developed warp power. Yet another entry bites the dust since this would be around 2175 A.D. and we know that over a century earlier they fought 4 wars with Earth, and they didn't get there aboard sublight vessels. I am ignoring the possibility that the felinoids had been using another form of faster-than-light propulsion up until now (Niven would claim they used a gravity-polarizer or gravity- planer drive). This is also the era, SFB claims, that the Federation began to convert 30 old-style sublight cruisers to warp power--again, about a century late. 5. More discrepancies with late 2170s ship launches. More like oddities. SFB claims this is when the first Klingon D-6 cruisers entered service. That seems to be several decades early, but then again we know very little about the D-6 battecruisers. The Federation puts to space her first destroyers, heavy cruisers, and other ships. This is contradicted by the "Djartanna" class destroyer and other new-build vessels, launched long before the 2170s. 6. The "United Star Fleet" founded in the early 2180s is intriguing. In fact, it could very well be the key to the whole Star Fleet founding mystery. The 2183 date given in Line Officers Requirements and Starfleet Dynamics jibes rather well, but what exactly is a UNITED Star Fleet? SFB claims that until now member planets of the U.F.P. had "national" fleets. Could it be that member worlds, or at least significant member worlds, had their own mini Star Fleets for defense until now? It would explain the earlier references to Star Fleet, as well as the possible Roman numeral 2161 date on the San Francisco Star Fleet Academy logo in "The First Duty" --the founding of the Earth/Sol system Star Fleet and/or Star Fleet Academy. The earlier FASA reference to an Academy opening on Alpha Centauri might have been the Centaurian Academy, and not this United Star Fleet, later shorted to just Star Fleet. 7. Around 2184 a cargo drone enters service in the U.F.P. I am assuming this is not the same as the "Durance" class tug introduced much earlier. 8. In the Y 70s I had to, unfortunately, crunch some together into the same years. This is the best I could do without throwing continuity off. These aren't like classic stardates, after all. 9. 2189 matches up beautifully with Y 83: the year Star Fleet's command cruiser enters service--the "Caracal" class (did these guys do their homework or is this just blind luck?). Yet the possible discrepancy here is with the Klingon D-7s entering service--something like half a century early? Well, judging by the way FASA uses the D-7 classification so loosely, we'll just chalk it up as being the earliest prototypes of this warship class. 10. Around 2193, we have the first Federation-Kzinti War. No, this isn't a discrepancy since the U.F.P.'s now formed so there's no confusion here with the four Earth battles in the 21st Century. However, Sulu did say in "The Slaver Weapon" that the last Kzinti war was two centuries ago. Trying his best to insult Chuft-Captain or perhaps this was a minor skirmish hardly deserving the title? To quote from SFB: "The numbering of wars is rather arbitrary, but generally in keeping with Federation historical texts. It should be pointed out however that some 'incidents included more fighting and destruction than some 'wars.' Several wars include periods of relative calm that cause some historians to list these as separate wars." Something like this crops up again around 2244. 11. Y 110-111 marks the first Federation-Klingon War. It's obviously very brief and clearly isn't the Four Years War of decades later. This would seem to be about the time of the first hostilities between the two powers mentioned in ST VI. 12. SFB claims that the Second Federation-Romulan War began in Y 154 and lasted a year, yet in Y 156 we have "Errand of Mercy." Beats me what's happening since a year or less prior to this episode should have been "Balance of Terror" which was The first Romulan engagement in a century's time. Another non-inclusive entry. 13. In 2262 a couple entries regarding the Romulan-Klingon alliance were crunched together. Again, there's no way out of this without disrupting the continuity of SFB. 14. This First General War is described as a very destructive war which involves almost all races and covers most of the known regions of the galaxy, and spans Y 168-185. Very significant, but exactly where does it fit into the timeline? I plot it out to begin around 2278, obviously starting off very gradually, pulling in various different races, probably on the outskirts of U.F.P. space. It may justify the militaristic turn of Star Fleet during the post-ST-TMP movie era. It might also be indirectly responsible for the stirring up of the little empires, such as the Kzinti, and certainly the large numbers of warships (frigates come to mind!) constructed by Star Fleet during these two decades. 15. The withdrawal/disappearance of the Organians is rather ambiguous. Ships of the Star Fleet Volume 2, right in the Preface, mentions "the apparent withdrawal of the Organians in the early 2280s." Applying the dating system in use here for matching SFB dates to the Chronology, Y 171 comes out to be 2281. Beautiful, ain't it? But then there's the FASA entry dated mid-2286, Morrow's declaration about the Organians no longer enforcing the Organian Peace Treaty. Maybe they left and came back and then left again? Well, it's two against one with the earlier date being favored. Perhaps the Klingons declared war in 2281 and spent 5 years building up their military? Or maybe we should tackle the definition of the terms "withdrawal" and "no longer enforcing" --it's rather ambiguous. Could Star Fleet have been keeping this little known fact a secret for 5 years and, finally, in 2285 release the sad news to the general public? You tell me... 16. The Grand Alliance, outside of the gaming universe, is unheard of just like the General War. In Y 174 (2284), this Grand Alliance is first brought to our attention by SFB. Yet years later it will be acknowledged by, believe it or not, the one source which seems to steer clear of other separate universes: FASA! The TNG Officers Manual put out by FASA tries to imply that the U.F.P., as we know it, no longer exists in the 24th Century, but is one of the allied members of the Grand Alliance. The book calls the TNG seal the "Great Seal of the Federation Grand Alliance" with the 3 blazing stars symbolizing the three principle worlds involved in its formation: Terra, Klinzhai, and Vulcan. But by any other name it's the seal of the United Federation of Planets, period! The Klingons have their own Imperial trefoil emblem and the Vulcans are rather proud to flaunt their IDIC logo. We saw this new U.F.P. insignia for the first time (chronologically) in ST VI in the president's office, before the start of the Klingon-U.F.P. alliance, so obviously one blazing star can't stand for Klinzhai. SFB described the Grand Alliance first in 2284 and it's my belief that the seal (at least as originally proposed) represented the Gorn-Federation-Kzinti alliance of fleets and was still in use by the time of ST VI. It probably became accepted U.F.P.-wide as the Federation seal and for no bloody good reason stuck with the U.F.P. for a century. An early variation of this seal also appears in Jackill's Reference Manual 2 for the Star Fleet Space Station division emblem (this second volume cannot be later than 2285). It's also possible that the three blazing stars represent the three cornerstones of U.F.P. space: Rigel, Deneb, and Antares during the territorial redefinition in the 22nd Century. 17. Because the Star Fleet Battles timeline was drawn up long before the later films, a conflict arises in the very late 23rd Century. If the Khitomer Conference established peace between the U.F.P. and Klingon Empire circa 2292, then what's with Admiral Radey and this first and final Federation attack on the Klingon capital circa 2294? Presumably the peace treaty broke down (perhaps the actions of those rigid, hot-headed renegade Klingons?). For whatever reason, shortly afterwards the Organians reap- pear and halt the war. What we know for certain is that the Klingon Empire never became an official ally of the Federation until around 2344 (if not slightly earlier going by the info in the novelization of "Encounter at Farpoint"). Obviously there was a breakdown of peace or a lack of trust between both governments in the interim period between ST VI and the destruction of 1701-C ("Yesterday's Enterprise"). A lot can happen in half a century... Special thanks go to Roger Kuiper for providing me with updates from Companion Games and Prime Directive. Without his additional input (no less than a dozen pages worth!) this expanded Star Fleet Battles section would not have been possible. Last Unicorn Games Additions Sooner or later it had to happen considering the popularity of FASA and gaming in general: an all-new roleplaying game system for ST:TNG. Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Roleplaying Game by Last Unicorn Games was first released in 1999 with all the gloss and glitter of other contemporary RPGs. But unlike the preceding FASA and SFB, LUG (as I shall refer to, and code, it) was born in Paramount's rigid era of overbearing domination. Older Trek RPGs would draw from the animated series, the novels, and of course many other Trek publications to some extent (usually terribly unevenly and inconclusively, but to Some extent nevertheless!). What LUG did was follow the crowd and rely entirely upon publications by Okuda. Okuda only. Nothing but Okuda. His "official" books were THE only starting point and everything devolved from them. They would fill-in the blanks from that point onwards, never gazing back at earlier non-Okuda works. So, for instance, The Battle of Cheron being the turning point of the Romulan War in the 21st Century first appeared in Spaceflight Chronology back in 1980 along with an outline of the Romulan War and how it began as pirates attacking Federation ships. Diane Duane's "The Romulan Way" added more to this period of history. The Battle of Cheron was authenticated by being referred to in the TNG episode "The Defector." Then along comes Okuda and all of this rich background (Except For "The Battle of Cheron") is flushed out the airlock and LUG is free to extrapolate what this battle was all about, with the war being crunched down to 4 years. Why 4 years? Because Okuda said so in his own chronology: invention not research. But of course, it's a fictional universe and it's all invention. Except that Michael Okuda does not honor, nor feel obliged to build upon, earlier sources as the fans do. To LUG, Okuda is The starting point. The end results are predictable, but of course this is an ST:TNG RPG and there lies a certain restriction on how far back the damage may go. Several dates for starship classes, some basic specs, and background histories for 24th Century vessels are reasonable and therefore salvagable. Pre-24th Century historical anecdotes, on the other hand, clash badly with my Chronology. Anything unusable has been ignored and not incorporated here. Shortly thereafter a Deep Space Nine and Original Series booklets were released by LUG. While the DSN additions are acceptably built upon the 24th century info as is know and are consistent, the TOS sourcebook and background regarding U.F.P. history is grossly unsalvagable aside from several original early ship designs. As of this writing Last Unicorn Games is having licensing problems with Paramount and another company may replace it entirely as the current Trek RPG, with all-new data. Over a decade ago, FASA followed this same route. Despite rabid fan- generated subspace noise (my personal favorite being how FASA's TNG Officers Manual was "yanked from the shelves of book stores"!), FASA's fall had absolutely nothing to do with the inaccuracy of their RPG booklets. Paramount couldn't give a damn one way or another, so long as it rakes in money. FASA could make far more money through their own original RPGs than by having to pay royalties to Paramount for the allowance to play in Trekdom's universe. Galactic Engineers Concordance Logbook Additions Yes, I had said I would not include any fanzines and would stick with the more mainstream Treknical publications as well as novels and so forth. Yes, I also made a point of not including them because of the wide scope of zines and their inaccessibility to Trekkers in general. And so I found myself debating over the Galactic Engineers Concordance Logbook series of "amateur not-for-profit fan club" issues, whether to exclude them on this basis. Eventually I decided to give in to IDIC, for the same reason that I had included relevent info from The Best of Trek books (essentially extracts from Trek magazine), despite both lacking the strict futuristic Academy in-context format. Indeed, while the GEC Logbooks have varied in quality from very good to very bad, and while they have at times featured entirely irrelevent information (modeling, fiction, comics, and asinine commentaries; on subject matter straying wildly from Trek into Star Wars, Babylon 5 and other series), the hardcore Treknical-related information has generally been right on the ball, supporting a semi- unified Treknical perspective. I guess one can even argue that the Federation Reference Series (its serial format) and Reischl's (unfinished) Guide could fit into this category. Furthermore, GEC's ties to contemp- orary mainstream Treknical works can't be dismissed, notably Jackill's Star Fleet Reference Manuals. Some contributions have gone on to become stand-alone Treknical publications in themselves, such as Mark Wilson's Federation Shuttlecraft I.D. Chart. At its best the GEC fills-in many missing chapters in Trek's technical history, supporting the timeline which this Chronology is structured upon. Of particular interest here is Radthorne's 'Starships That Never Were: Unbuilt Designs From The Star Fleet Archives' series, Okazaki's 'Starfleet Museum Reports,' and Wilson's 'Ships of the Delta Triangle.' I have therefore decided in favor of including relevent material on the strict terms, of course, that it is not contradicted by any previous entries of more substantial nature. FASA and Okuda dated sources can also be integrated on the aforementioned terms relating to both timelines. What definitely Isn't included from GEC follows: 1. Fictional short stories of any kind. 2. Non-Star Trek material (Star Wars, Galactica, B5 etc.) 3. Comics, inside-jokes, gags, quizzes. 4. Original alternate/parallel timeline/universe contributions including: Ap Wyvern's 'Ships of the First Federation' (despite the title it has absolutely nothing to do with the Trek universe), Wappel's 'Great Union of New Terra' universe, and Mueller's 'Star Guard Network' among others. The call letter format for GEC entries follows that used by the Logbook's articles: GEC V_N_, where V is followed by the Volume and N is followed by the Number. As a bonus of sorts, I have come across some supplemental online website info expanding upon specific GEC article series. These are featured in the Chronology as GEC+ for lack of a better designation. Had the Logbook been allowed to continue (without Paramount intervention) the data would have surely appeared in future issues. Cyberspace And Beyond... Where do you draw the line? I ask myself this question repeatedly. In this Internet age the Paramount Ferengi Alliance has driven many Treknical fans from the cons to the keyboards. This is the 21st Century and the advent of CAD systems and home computers has made it possible for internet fans to create elaborate starship designs which can (at their best) put to shame many convention-sold prints from past decades. I've logged onto websites which have literally featured top-notch blueprints of starships, even accurate deck plans--download them, print them out, and you've got a hardcopy manual! Yet these are initially "softcopy" and here's the question: Should I include them in the Chronology? In the interests of IDIC, I would have to squeak out a Yes. But I'll make it a provisional one, for any moron can scribble up a Trek ship design and claim it's Trek. For that matter fanzine stories are also downloadable and I will not incorporate them. I will use my best judgment in featuring internet ship designs, first and foremost they must be backed up by chronological data. Secondly they must jibe in design and content to pre-established Trek ship technology. Third, their textual design history/lineage must not contradict anything previously recorded in the Chronology itself. Lastly, their sources will be carefully logged to allow the reader to accept or reject their inclusion. Swaying me in the direction of featuring Internet info is the continuation of GEC contributors across various web sites, at times expanding upon their earlier creations! Lending more credibility to the data is, at times, a common acceptance across several sites. That is to say, they overlap. One site may initiate a design, another may pick it up and Build Upon it, and still another may feature it. I like this. Some sites like the Trek RPG Net may even expand upon the works of Last Unicorn Games' vessels and background history. Call letters are as follows, are in no special order, and will be expanded upon in future editions of the Chronology (assuming that there are some): Inet1: Advanced Starship Design Bureau Inet2: Ex Astris Scientia Fleet Yards Inet3: Starfleet Museum Inet4: Biraktes Shipyards Inet5: Starship Catalogue Inet6: JohnB Shipyards Inet7: Unofficial FASA Star Trek Starship Combat Simulator Game Inet8: Agatha Chamberlains Reference Diagrams Inet9: Titan Fleet Yards Inet10: Trek RPG Net Inet11: Bravo Fleet HQ Inet12: Trekmania Inet13: Journal Of Applied Treknology Inet14: Star Trek Star Ship Tactical Combat Simulator - M.U. & Archive Inet15: Gilso Star Trek Schematics Popular Misconceptions I know that many of you, after reading the launch dates of the "Enterprise" and the other "Constitution" class heavy cruisers, are shocked by them being some 40 years before Star Trek's first year. One of the most damaging misconceptions introduced by the Spaceflight Chronology book was that the "Enterprise" and her sisters had only been a couple decades old at the time. FASA, of course, spread this around and many authors accepted it without question. According to The Making of Star Trek: "The 'Enterprise' ['Constitution'] class starships have been in existence for about 40 years..." Alan Dean Foster, in his novelization of "The Counter-Clock Incident," additionally has the retiring first captain of the "Enterprise" (Robert April) say, repeatedly, that he first took command of her four decades ago. He is 75 years old in this animated episode and if he were a few years older than the soon-to-be youngest starship commander at the time of his promotion to "Enterprise" captain then the 40 year figure fits very well. Pre-production notes in The Making of Star Trek gives April's age during his "Enterprise" command as mid-30s. Although it's obvious his character evolved into James Kirk, nothing contradicts April's age. Franz Joseph's classic Star Fleet Technical Manual gives a listing of all 14 original "Constitution" class ships, among them is the "Valiant" (NCC-1709) listed as 'lost in the line of duty.' In "A Taste of Armageddon," the "Valiant" was lost on a mission to Eminiar VII "50 years ago," according to Spock. A bit on the high side, but nevertheless lost decades back. There was another "Valiant" lost 200 years earlier mentioned in "Where No Man Has Gone Before," the S.S. "Valiant," one of the first Earth starships. We never hear of the "Constitution" class "Valiant" ever again, unlike the other 13 ships which surface in novels and fan fiction. Tech Fandom took FJ's Tech Manual and blueprints a step further and published exact launch and commissioning dates for all vessels: they were launched almost exactly 40 years before the first year of Star Trek. All other Tech Fandom sources invariably agree: Ships of the Fleet, Heavy Cruiser Evolution Blueprints, Federation Reference Series, Starfleet Handbook and many more. Those who reject this explanation that starships could remain in service for so many decades should take into account how these ships were uprated to accomodate the new technology available--as well as looking over "The Battle," "Peak Performance," and the novel "Eyes of the Beholders" which goes to show that 80-100 year old ships are still spaceworthy. After 80 years, the "Excelsior" class ships also seem pretty active in The Next Generation. One of the original "Constitution" class ships makes an appearance in the Next Generation novel "The Captain's Honor"--revamped and renamed, and the hull of an "Enterprise" (or "Tikopai") class heavy cruiser is seen among the wreckage in "The Best of Both Worlds Part II." The TNG novel "Reunion" also features the "Constitution" class starship "Lexington" in chapter 2. Spaceflight Chronology (and therefore FASA) more or less arbitrarily chose to restrict the "Enterprise's" age to 20 to 25 years as of the original series. A conservative figure based upon the ship being state-of-the-art and having April and Pike as her captain for just a couple five-year missions each. This has become a very popular view in recent years helped along by Diane Carey's novel "Final Frontier" and Michael Okuda's arbitrary date of 2245 for the ship's launch, but it contradicts decades of articulate ship histories and Treknical development not only that of the "Constitution" class. Okuda's derivation of 2245 deserves particular scrutiny, mainly because of the follow-the-leader fan clan who have fondly transformed Michael Okuda's speculations into solid gold facts, simply because the man is Paramount's official Trek technical consultant and wrote a flashy encyclopedia with "official" blazing all over it, even considered "above debate" to many cliques. So 2245 appears on "Enterprise" model kids, books, guides, novels, and even the game show Jeapardy used it. Page 31 of the first edition of Okuda's chronology book quotes Roddenberry as having wanted the "Enterprise" to have "some history." This much is well-documented. Okuda makes the claim that Roddenberry suggested that the "Enterprise" was 20 years old at the time of "Where No Man Has Gone Before." Where did he get this from? Did the Great Bird change his mind somewhere? Again, I see no documentation supporting this, and The Making of Star Trek gives 40. Okuda goes on to deduct 15 years from 2265. The 15 accounts for two 5-year missions under Pike as well as Spock's 13 years ago references in "The Menagerie." 2265 is Okuda's date for "Where No Man Has Gone Before" derived from changing the production year of 1965 to 2265(!). Okuda then arbitrarily deducts another 5 years to account for one probable 5-year mission under Captain April (despite Captain April coming from the animated series, thus violating his own "canon" rules), and this rounds out to a 2245 launch date. The Goldsteins' Spaceflight Chronology used similar principles but a different starting base year. Where did this 20 years come from? Probably Star Trek III. Admiral Morrow tells Kirk, "Jim, the 'Enterprise' is 20 years old." Many fans (including Okuda) have tossed this out as being erroneous (as I've stated though, Treknically it fits for the age of the Refitted movie era "Enterprise" counting from ST-TMP) but it is the only reference to the ship's age. Presumably it is the root of all this confusion (and as I will discuss Kirk's age as a reference, unfortunately ages are not constants!). Another mention of 20 years is Commodore Robert April's service as ambassador in "The Counter Clock Incident." In the opening log, Kirk states that for the past 20 years April was the Federation's ambassador-at-large. This in no way validates Okuda's 20 year old "Enterprise" claim, for it would be concluding that Captain April was close to 50 during the "Enterprise's" launch and 5 years later is promoted to Commodore and becomes a diplomat. TNG shows us that age is not a factor for starship command, but still and all events seem too concentrated in such a narrow timeslot. April rises from Captain (probably to Fleet Captain) to Commodore and then presumably retires from the fleet to become an ambassador and then the Federation ambassador- at-large position. All the more reason for the earlier "Enterprise" (and "Constitution" class) launch date. Supporters of the 20 year figure also bring forth Larry Marvick from "Is There In Truth No Beauty?" Marvick was one of the designers of the "Enterprise's" engines and appears to be in his 40s. A true time restriction on the starship's age? No. Which engines? Treknically the "Enterprise" was commissioned with PB-31 warp engines, then refitted with PB-32 warp engines after the second pilot (the former model has forward spires, the latter has aft globes). And then there are the minute nacelle modifications between the first two pilots, and the impulse engines... Of all novels, "Final Frontier" has consequently been one of the most difficult to log. To begin with, Carey relies extensively upon the Spaceflight Chronology for dates (the uncompleted "Enterprise" was launched on May 10, 2183 which is 25 years before "City On The Edge Of Forever" and in turn Jim Kirk is just turning 10 years old, having been born in 2173). Kirk's father is a security chief brought aboard the new "Enterprise," which is self- contradictory by either retaining the SFC dates Or by using relative dating scheme (making it May 10, 2235). In which case, the latter would not only be After young Kirk's birthday (having been born in January or March) but does not internally jibe with other relative dates since the implementation of dilithium-focus and duotronics is a couple years early at the very least. Diane Carey is one of many authors who made this mistake: the writers guide (and quite a few sources which came later) stated that "Kirk is about 34 years old." That is all. Unfortunately a person's age does not remain constant throughout a 5-year mission! So counting 25 years back from "City" (the novel being set immediately thereafter and the "Enterprise's" launch relayed flashback style) would make it closer to 2236 but if Kirk's 10 years old it should be 2239. My solution: I stuck with FASA's relative dating shift (fairly consistent throughout when logging FASA and SFC references) and tagged the novel as occuring in an alternate timeline of May 10, 2235. If the book were pushed back prior to the ship's launch (circa 2218) in the Chronology's Treknical timeline, then there would have been a teenaged George Kirk senior boarding the "Enterprise" and Jim Kirk a decade away from conception in the future, rather than a decade old. The novel is a fine adventure but is crammed with many queer Treknical glitches, the least of which is the "Enterprise" being the U.S.S. "Constitution." Because of the many technological advances introduced into the design, another NCC was taken out for the ship: NCC-1701, so according to this book there never was a "Constitution" (NCC-1700) lead ship! Just as Spaceflight Chronology diverged from the age of the "Enterprise," so it does for the age of the transporter. SFC and FASA have both claimed that the transporter is a relatively recent 23rd Century invention--both consistently ignore the animated series, too. The Terra 10 Earth colony ship launched roughly two centuries before the 5-year mission, in "The Terratin Incident," had transporters. Transporter technology may have been lost or banned after the 21st Century, one might speculate. While there's nothing else to either prove or disprove when the transporter was invented, it did play a key role in the episode, and if it weren't for the Terratins having transporters, the episode would have come to a sinister end! The Next Generation episode "Realm of Fear" gives us the date of 2209 for the first diagnosis of Transporter Psychosis. This predates "The Final Reflection" novel set around 2230 and introduces us to the Federation's development of transporter technology. Again, FASA/SFC is unreliable. The serial novel "Starfleet: Year One" features regular transporter operations as far back as the early 2160s, despite screwing up every other continuity item. Enterprise, of course, has the transporter invented around 2150 and, for whatever reason, the Klingons and other aliens already are routinely using the system. I regard E as an alternate timeline, as all tech is taken lightly. The transporter is no exception. As far back as "The Cage" it took 2 transporter specialists operating in tandem to operate the system. Enterprise gives us a routine 24th Century style transporter, easily operated by one man, skilled or not at transport systems. Wouldn't one think that the earliest transporters would be huge contraptions with transporter pads akin to the large tele- pods seen in the remake of "The Fly"? And more than one or two operators. More like half a dozen skilled scientists overseeing complex instrument panels. This is as good as any place to sort out the endless confusion over the Romulans' cloaking device, their warp drive, and the Federation's use of cloaking. It's certainly been debated to death and here are my solid thoughts on these issues. First, going by all of the many sources, the Romulans fought their first war with the Federation with warp-driven ships, at least the last years of it. Their acquisition of warp drive began with a ship they dragged back to the homeworlds as told in the novel "The Romulan Way" and in this Chronology. They did not just get warp drive technology from the Klingons shortly before "The Enterprise Incident" only modern 23rd Century warp drive. This problem comes about from Scotty's sizing up the Romulan Bird of Prey in "Balance of Terror" claiming the warship had simple impulse propulsion. Yes, impulse drive while cloaked. According to the McMaster blueprints of the Bird of Prey, the intense energy drain made warp drive and cloak impossible to use sim- ultaneously, thus Scotty's statement. This problem was apparently solved by TNG's time ("Tin Man") but not until after the movie era ("The Pandora Principle") but still the cloak was never 100% effective. You didn't think that the Romulans would be a threat during the first Romulan War and during "Balance of Terror" if they only had sublight ships, did you? Many fans DID. Which brings us to the Treaty of Algeron which forbids the Federation from developing and using cloaking technology in "The Pegasus." It's insinuated in "The Enemy" that the Treaty of Algeron ended the old Romulan War. Could be, but if this is the same treaty then how can it include an article on the development of cloaking technology if such tech- nology wouldn't exist for nearly a century later? Don't laugh, some fans actually believed that the Romulans fought using cloaks in the Romulan War. (No, go ahead and laugh, the writers of Enterprise DO believe it!). There are some obvious solutions to this. The first is that the Treaty of Algeron referred to in "The Pegasus" was a Second Treaty of Algeron. A second solution is that this cloaking article was an amendment to the original Treaty of Algeron. The third solution is that the Treaty of Algeron mentioned in "The Pegasus" wasn't the treaty which ended this first war but a much later treaty. I prefer either the first or second solution. Whatever it may be, this no-cloak law probably went into effect around 2310, and the original Romulan Peace Treaty ending the war is in the Star Fleet Technical Manual and does not mention cloaking devices. In "The Pegasus" it was stated that the treaty kept the peace for 60 years implying that it was made law shortly before the last contact with the Romulans in 2311 at the Tomed Incident. This fits nicely with what we know of Star Fleet's use and experimentation with cloaking technology (i.e. "Cry of the Onlies," "Traitor Winds" and more Treknical blueprints than I can count on two hands). History shows that cloaking technology was hardly ever found practical or useful in Star Fleet's history, so the removal of cloaking devices from ships of the line was a small price to pay for peace. One wonders what the Romulans traded off and some have suggested their energy plasma weapon which has not made an appearance since the original series. In the Enterprise timeline, the Romulans have always had cloaking devices, dating back to the 2150s. End of sentence. Here is a brief primer on the development of starship warp drives, matter/antimatter reactors, and dilithium crystals--as I've come to learn and interpret them over the course of my many years of Treknical study. It predates the revisionists' rubbish of Enterprise, but that only makes it all the more interesting... Zefram Cochrane developed warp drive (initially called continuum distortion propulsion, according to the ST:TNG Manual) in the 21st Century as presented to us on the big screen in "First Contact." The prototype 3-seater vessel "Phoenix" was launched in April of 2063 and was most probably what could be called First Generation Warp Drive. The first new-build deep space starship with warp drive which followed was the S.S. "Bonaventure" (though the exact date of this is debatable) followed by the S.S. "Valiant" (which may be of the same class, although there are different ship designs offered for both). Geordi and friends interfering in ST VIII actually helps more than hinders revisionist history, almost as though Berman meant to alter Trek's history by jumping back to 2063. Cochrane's glimpse of 1701-E through his telescope would surely have influenced starship hull designs. NX-01's very warp dynamic "Akira"-like hull and, of course, the "Bonaventure's" modern design of "The Time Trap" are almost justified in light of this. Perhaps in the 'original' timeline the slab-like design for the "Bonaventure" from SFC was adapted? Regardless, Earth ships spanning the next century are either blocky affairs (SFC) or are roughly cylindrical, almost phallic (Inet3). La Forge and Barclay may have repaired the "Phoenix's" warp drive almost Too Well, using advanced 24th Century technology and knowledge, explaining modern warp effects (read on, there's more of this later). Most warp ships in service during the 21st Century, however, are sublight ship retrofitted with warp drive, opening up the nearest systems to Earth colonization. Their warp engines are energized by fusion reactors (though at times 'spiked' with antimatter for greater output, though it should be noted that antimatter availability production, and especially containment at this stage are at its infancy). The basic design of a warp drive nacelle is that of a cylinder with a hydrogen intake scoop (Bussard collector or space energy/matter sink) mounted on its forward end, taking in and compressing free hydrogen for fuel. The gas is ionized, converted to plasma, and conventional energy where it feeds a warp field generator located at the rear of the nacelle. It is a simple, self-contained, non-networked system which can be safely jettisoned from its support pylon(s) should fuel containment deteriorate. The "coil container nacelles" energized by a central "warp core" reactor in the ship's hull are a thing of the future, or at least are not widely in use during this period. Perhaps this networked "warp core" system came about when the reaction was "spiked" with antimatter, creating a greater energy output, and thus allowing the vicious fuel to be carefully monitored visually from within the ship? Certainly there is abundant room for experimentation so early-on in the history of warp drive mechanics! Speeds are limited to just beyond the speed of light and there are no warp factor scales in use. Remaining in warp at a specific speed also takes lots of energy, so a continous warp cruise was not always attainable. Indeed, First Generation Warp Drive was probably not that far removed from the hyperdrive jumps of Star Wars. (Spock would refer to warp drive as hyperdrive, in fact, as late as 2247 in "The Cage"). Before engaging warp, the ship needed to be as close to lightspeed as possible for a smooth transition to hyperlight speeds. This speed, called Onset Critical Momentum (OCM) could require extensive acceleration at sublight speeds. (So noted in countless Treknical publications since SFC, it explains the gradual acceleration runs in both ST-TMP and ST VIII). There also is no dilithium. Although the crystal was discovered in 2049, and some of its mysterious properties uncovered less than two decades later, it would for the most part remain for use in jewelery. Until someone figured that dilithium could be used as an energy storage conduit, a battery to power everything from small field equipment items (dilithium crystal cells, first touched upon in the Star Fleet Technical Manual) to shipboard systems (energizers). Scotty's bobbing crystal in Engineering seen in episodes such as "Elaan of Troyius" and "The Paradise Syndrome" are most probably the primary hull's energizer, channeling all the ship- board the power up from the secondary hull. In ST II, Spock dies repairing the Main Energizer, in this case located in Main Engineering in the secondary hull of the refitted "Enterprise." Warp drive research in the first decades of the 21st Century dealt overall with perfecting matter-antimatter reactor designs; how to safely contain and control the fuel, as well as manufacture it. The 2150s will see its perfection and the abandonment of fusion-generated warp drives--just in time to beat the Romulan Star Empire's incursions. Yet these early antimatter-powered ships will use fuel rations of 10:1 matter to antimatter due to the difficulty in procuring antimatter (only at the start of the 23rd Century would pure 1:1 reactors be in use). Warp field flow became better understood and more warp dynamic designs were built, with spherical and spheroid primary hulls being adapted in the middle of the 21st Century. The usefulness of dual hulls also became apparent as did separating the warp drive (many early vessels employed imbedded warp drive, a common design made practical by the Cardassians, instead of the more widely accepted warp nacelles. The original disc-shaped primary hull employed on the "Bonaventure" of a century ago was rediscovered and by 2200 Federation starship designs began adapting it. So why was such a nifty design 'lost' in the first place? Again, maybe the blocky SFC design WAS the original in this particular timeline. The Enterprise Heavy Cruiser Evolution Blueprints hint at another explanation: until the development of trititanium ship hulls in 2208, a disc-shaped primary hull was unable to be developed which could withstand the stresses of high warp speeds. The "Bonaventure" had a warp 1 or 2 capacity, ships of a century later were required to achieve warp 4 or greater. The year 2161 saw the invention of the 'time warp' warp drive variant (so named for the time- dilation effects experienced at the higher warp velocities), also known as the 'Quantum II' star drive. Here, the exponential time warp factor scale was introduced. This would logically be called Second Generation Warp Drive. Engines of this type begin the PB-series numbers, with the PB-18 developed in 2189 being the most popular (fitted on the largest ships of the line: "Horizon" and "Archon" classes, as well as early 23rd Century starships). The PB designation would mark the star drive as being dilithium-energized and generating a circumferential warp field about the vessel, and would be carried through the Third Generation warp engines. PB-18s would allow velocities up to time warp factor 4, the so-called 'Time Barrier.' There are numerous starship classes in service during the early 23rd Century with max. velocities exceeding warp 4, but presumably these ships had to contend with excessive relativistic time dilation effects. Warp 4 was therefore the top 'safe' speed. Most front-line ships with PB-18 engines would be refitted with PB-31 engines after their development in 2216. Among the first ships to feature these nacelles are the "Constitution" class capable of a sustained (time-dilated) warp 7. Dilithium experiments in the early 23rd Century yielded another property of dilithium which would revolutionize warp drive and make the obscure crystal a commodity. A dilithium crystal 'overloaded' with raw, high-energy radiation from a reactor would cause the crystal to discharge the energy in the form of a coherent energy beam. While this could be done similarly with the 'sister crystal' rubindium, it would be no where near as efficient and certainly no where near as durable. With the ability to use dilithium crystals to focus a warp reactor's output, 'dilithium focus' warp drive was born: dilithium crystals, mounted in conduits adjacent to the intermix chamber, were allowed to soak-up the reactor's output and discharge it into the warp field generators. A greater energy ouput was achieved with the intermix improvements, stronger warp generators were used, and in 2243 the 'Time Barrier' of warp 4 was broken, eradicating relativistic effects (and in time, 'time warp factors' would simply be reduced to 'warp factors'). This ability to 'transtate' energy from one form to another via crystal is the principle behind transtators (done on a Much smaller scale in circuitry, not necessarily using pure dilithium, and no where near as impressive as in warp drive mechanics!). In the 24th Century, electro plasma systems (EPS) would be built around this principle for supplying shipboard power. The first widespread starship warp engine to implement this Third Generation Warp Drive system is the PB-32, and although back- fitted on the "Constitution" class heavy cruisers, the "Bonhomme Richard" class will be the first new-build starship class to flaunt them. Almost externally identical to the PB-31, the PB-32 features a very large and obvious warp generator sphere protruding from its rear. The nearly- identical PB-47, providing better acceleration (and internally having more cycling stations and probably using more dilithium) would be introduced in late 2254. It would be installed on the new-build "Achernar" class heavy cruiser and virtually all Class I ships of the fleet would be retrofitted with them. The next major breakthrough in warp drive would come almost a decade later, in late 2263, with the unveiling of the Fourth Generation Warp Engine: linear (pulsed) warp drive. The LN-64 (and the entire LN-series) literally changes the shape of starships to come. First tested on the U.S.S. "Decatur," and then on the "Enterprise," the warp drive nacelles are energized by linear intermix shafts channeling energy from a matter-antimatter reactor in the secondary hull. Typically, matter/antimatter pods are now mounted at the front base of the secondary hull feed into a vertical intermix shaft. (This is the case on the KR13-N secondary hull main reactor system installed on cruiser class vessels, possessing 24 antimatter containment bottles. Frigate class vessels with extended hulls will utilize the KR13-M consisting of 16 ACBs arranged in a circular fashion in the rear. Battle cruiser class ships with flattened secondary hulls will use KR13-O reactors with 25 ACBs arranged in a rectangular fashion. Scout/destroyer class ships with KR13-L reactirs will have a mere 8 ACBs aft in a row. Small survey vessels will use a mere 3 ACBs in the KRO5-P reactor system). The shaft leads upwards to energize an impulse deflection crystal (via dilithim crystal induced laser fusion) at the center of a spherical fusion reactor (fuelled by a toroidal deuterium fuel tank surrounding it) to boost the impulse drive, Or the energy output can, typically, be directed backwards through a horizontal intermix shaft and upwards to boost (energize) the warp drive engines. Presumably this system results in a "cleaner burn" of fuel, a more efficient release of energy, and obviously allows easier physical access and inspection of the intermix process. Also, since the matter/antimatter intermix is executed within the starship's hull itself, Engineering personnel are now required to wear anti-radiation suits. Regardless of the inconveniences, warp 12 speeds can be achieved by the LN-64 and later LN-series engines will make warp 20 possible (for short periods) on certain vessels. The warp field is linear (with respect to fore and aft) and is instantly distinguishable from earlier warp drives by its spectacular prismatic visual effects upon being engaged. After final installation and successful testing on the "Enterprise" in 2267, this networked warp drive system would yield the next generation of ships of the line, called Class I-B starships (movie era ships). Main Engineering was relocated to the secondary hull and, as with the redesign standards of these ships, redundant systems were eliminated. The next major redesign in warp drive systems came about in the 2280s. It wasn't the Transwarp Drive program, but an internal change far less noticeable yet virtually a standard in starship warp drive systems for the remainder of the 23rd Century and beyond. Rather than have the secondary hull reactor augment the warp drive matter/antimatter reactors in the nacelles, the internal nacelle reactors were removed entirely. The secondary hull reactor became The main reactor for all shipboard systems including warp drive, radically simplifying the energy-generating process. Now in place of the nacelle's plasma cycling stations, large warp coils were installed taking up the bulk of the space (in place of the trailing warp generator unit). The hydrogen intakes remained for refuelling purposes. Probably the last major starship class to utilize the redundant reactor system was the "Akyazi" group, and the first classes to use the primary warp reactor core system were the "Excelsior" and "Constellation" classes. Of course, around this same time, the biggest innovation in space drives was the 'Great Experiment' herself, the U.S.S. "Excelsior" serving as the testbed vessel for the Transwarp Drive. Transwarp was to make use of the anti- matter-imbalance-induced artificial wormhole effect (ST-TMP) and/or the interphase phenomena ("The Tholian Web") to produce unheard of speeds of Wf^4. But the power requirements, safety requirements, and inability to maneuver a ship while in transwarp--were impractical to achieve. Salvagable were most of the physical reactor designs of the "Excelsior," however, so little was lost. The nacelle housing was retained (standard warp coils were installed) as was the ship's hull and structure, and the resulting class became one of the longest lived. Spock's use of high-energy photons to recrystallize dilithium in 2287 will make the demand for dilithium plummet (where 40 years ago, interstellar powers were ready to go to war over the precious element). Even more so, sarrium krellide cells will replace dilithium crystal cells in the division of portable power supplies in the coming years. Meanwhile, research into Transwarp resulted in a new drive system called ACE (Advanced Circumferential Engine) installed on smaller vessels. This may be the same enhanced warp technology which led to an improved LN-series drive system installed on 1701-A. Because of its development from the "Excelsior" program, the new drive was at least at this early stage loosely called "Transwarp" though far removed from the actual. It involved an all-new intermix sequence combined with various hardware installations (namely polarized control reactors in the nacelles), and yields even higher warp factors. Whereas the earlier LN-64 engine produced a rainbow effect upon activation, this newer drive yields a continuous 'streaking' of the starfield. This star-streaking would remain a constant among warp drive effects throughout the 24th Century, and it would be enhanced by a bright white flare from the rear of the starship after going into warp. In 2312, the warp scale was changed from the Old Cochrane Unit to the Modified Cochrane Unit. In this new scheme, multiples of the speed of light are raised to the 3.33 power until going asymptotic above warp 9 (warp 10 being an unreachable infinite speed). Around this time, the final major redesign in warp drive reactors took place: the dilithium crystal was moved yet again. (And a brief aside for fan/atics of the Enterprise t.v. series: you can ignore all of the above, since there is one and only one form of warp drive ever developed and it is Here.) Rather than exposing the crystals to radiation bled off of the main reactor through an energy conduit, someone decided to place the crystals INSIDE THE INTERMIX CHAMBER ITSELF. The intermix fuel flow was also altered: typically, slush deuterium (from upper deck storage tankage) would be injected downwards toward the dilithium chamber, while antimatter (from containment pods near the outer base of the hull) would be injected upwards towards the dilithium chamber. Both fuels would react on the surface of the crystals, discharging the transtated ("tuned" as they call it) energy out through lateral power transfer conduits which lead to the nacelles to energize the warp coils. Contrary to popular belief, in this 1:1 matter-to-antimatter reaction there is a total conversion of matter to energy and no resulting plasma. Rather, the power transfer conduits CONTAIN plasma for use as a conductor for the reactor's energy output. So how can dilithium tolerate a matter-antimatter reaction? It's unique 4th dimensional nature (noted in numerous novels) coupled with a high-frequency force field (as much as I was able to de-babblize from the ST:TNG Technical Manual of B.S.) makes it so. In the "Galaxy" class starship (for all the good the Manual is) it appears that the modern reactor does not use "pure" dilithium crystals but, rather, a composite dilithium alloy (partly of silicate and iron) which may be another factor in the redesign. Finally, during this era if not earlier, it was decided to make the entire reaction assembly (from the matter injector to the dilithium chamber to the antimatter injector...to the antimatter pods) ejectable in case of a catastrophic disaster. Called a Warp Core Breach, should the reactor shaft rupture, the whole unit can be ejected from the ship. Starships from Kirk's time didn't have this feature. Then again, they didn't have warp (reactor) cores running through their secondary hulls and never had core breaches. Though why the antimatter pods of 24th Century starships couldn't be dumped--and just the bottom of the intermix shaft opened to vacuum--is beyond me. Apart from these revisions, warp drive development seemed to reach a plateau in the 24th Century. Yes, different warp nacelle designs would come and go. Yes, different configurations of warp coils within the nacelles would be tested out. But the majority of the warp nacelles are of the LF-series. LF-10 on the "Ambassador" class, LF-41 on the "Galaxy" and "Nebula" classes, and LF-45 on the "Intrepid" class. It is perhaps called Fifth Generation Warp Drive (and indeed the TNG manual refers to a "fifth-phase dilithium controlled matter/antimatter reactor"). It is the ONLY form of warp drive which the writers and creators of the new television series called Enterprise understand! An important advantage of modern warp drive over old, 23rd Century, warp drive, is that OCM's been eliminated. Onset Critical Momentum, the initial mandatory sublight acceleration prior to warp, is no longer a requirement for the modern warp driven starship. Thus we have the Picard Maneuver back in 2355 at the so-called Battle of Maxia. Such a simple manuever, had it been possible, would have been invented centuries ago. Unfortunately, this is contradicted by the Starship Spotter booklet. The Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual This source is packed with information on TNG. While there is no conflict with 24th Century dates, there are some glitches in 23rd Century dates. These are to be found on page 3 of the manual. It begins by saying that in 2277 the "Enterprise emblem" was adopted in place of individual insignia for each starship (the 2277 date comes from the little-mentioned and conjectural Roden timeline, based on McCoy's age and setting the 5-year mission in the early 2270s--more on this later)... There's Hot debate here: Did each and every starship in Star Fleet have an individual uniform insignia? FASA and the old Concordance went along with this, Tech Fandom did not. Why not? In "Court Martial" Kirk meets several Academy buddies on Starbase 11. They are all wearing the familiar arrowhead uniform insignias. In "The Tholian Web" if careful observation is made of one of the deceased officers in sickbay aboard the "Defiant" the same insignia can be seen on his uniform. In "The Eye of the Beholder" all members of the spacecraft "Ariel" are wearing the arrowhead uniform insignia (despite the Concordance's and Shane Johnson's attempt to distort it). The old Star Fleet Technical Manual describes the arrowhead as the division insignia of Star Fleet Armed Forces and makes no distinction between ships, likewise the Medical Manual, and other pre-ST-TMP Tech Fandom books and prints. The original U.S.S. "Enterprise" Officers Manual and the Federation Reference Series describe it as a function of both placement and rank. Commodores wore a stylish "I"-shaped insignia ("The Doomsday Machine"), Fleet Commodores--those assigned to Star Fleet/Starbase shore facilities--wore star-shaped insignia ("Trouble With Tribbles," "Court Martial" etc.), Fleet Captains wore rectangular insignia (Captain Tracey and the CMO in "Omega Glory"), Academy midshipmen wore miniature star insignia ("Shore Leave"), Monitor station (ST-TMP) and Earth Outpost station ("Balance of Terror") personnel wore circular insignias, Merchant Marines wore arrowhead insignias with two additional points ("Pirates of Orion"), Penal/Rehab Colony personnel wore the unique hand/bird insignia ("Dagger of the Mind" & "Whom Gods Destroy"), and Science Probe/Survey vessel personnel wore another circular insignia variant ("Charlie X"). FASA went along with the idea of individual ship insignias and cooked up the idea that the "Enterprise" was the only surviving "Constitution" class ship to return, thus Star Fleet decided to honor her by adopting her insignia and making it standard throughout the Fleet--in order to justify the changeover to standard arrowhead insignias in the films. So how about this 2277 date? It is possible that ALL insignia above were dropped by 2277, and this one standard insignia was adopted. In any case I don't think it's a big deal and I don't know why I'm typing up all this and making such a fuss... Still quite up in the air to this very day, I've decided to at least acknowledge Shane Johnson's individual starship emblem system from the Uniform Recognition Manual and slightly "updated" Enterprise Officers Manual (in the interests of providing readers with the most information available in a timeline, whether it's right or wrong!). The manual then states that the first starship "Enterprise" was commissioned in 2245. As stated above, there is an abundance of information working against this date. However, considering that it comes right after Captain April's service aboard the "Enterprise," it is not too far fetched to assume that the ship was REcommissioned following some minor refitting in this year. Following this, three other dates are mentioned. 2284: the ship was reassigned to training duty at the Academy--this date is right on the ball, and comes straight out of the Federation Reference Series (TO:01:04:01:09.41). The remaining two dates (2285: the destruction of the "Enterprise" in ST III, and the commissioning of NCC-1701-A in 2286) are a couple years off and should be dismissed as poor research on the part of the writers. Further research reveals that they got these two dates from Starfleet Prototype, a relatively new manual which incorporates elements of both the Officers Requirements Manuals and Ships Of The Star Fleet. Page 8 states that heavy cruisers began to be decommissioned in 2285--this was misinterpreted to mean that ST III was set in this year. While the ship designs in this manual are sound and are logical developments from Ships Of The Star Fleet and other "mainstream" Tech Fandom works, Starfleet Prototype has some inconsistencies: Transwarp is considered to be a success and ships are scheduled to be retrofitted with the new drive, certain starship classes consist of hundreds of ships, and the first paragraph on page 8 says the "Constitution" class was launched in 2260. ST II's date of 2287 saw print before the 2285 date, and is based directly upon Admiral Morrow's 20 year statement in ST III. Sternbach and Okuda are, after all, technical designers and are not necessarily historians--at least not of the 23rd Century. Their realm is the 24th Century... The TNG manual does give us some problems with starship classes. Beginning on page 3, it says that NCC-1701-A was a "Constitution" class starship (despite Tech Fandom, FASA, the novels, and everyone else being in agreement that the movie "Enterprise" was "Enterprise" class and bore little similarity to her original configuration!). I would guess that this was done for simplification, and to avoid confusing the readers. Even more disturbing is the statement that she was going to be christened the "Yorktown" as opposed to "Levant" (or originally "Ti Ho" if you like Shane Johnson's stuff)... I suppose it might have been one of many projected names chosen--but then what of the original "Yorktown"? The manual makes little distinction as to whether NCC-1701-A was in name the "Yorktown" or the actual ship upgraded. I go with the former. The "Yorktown" was Active at the beginning of ST IV (one of the first vessels to contact the Probe) and 1701-A was rolled out at the conclusion of the film. The "Yorktown's" history is detailed in Ships of the Star Fleet, Heavy Cruiser Evolution Blueprints, among other sources. It's clearly not 1701-A, and there's no justification to rename and renumber the "Yorktown." Lastly, the final strand of mainstream proof that they are two ships is covered in Friedman's novel "Crossover" where we learn the fate of the original starship "Yorktown" in the late 24th Century. The theory that 1701-A was a refitted and renamed "Constitution" class starship dates back at least as far as an article published in The Best of Trek (in short, based solely upon the background bridge sound effects heard in ST V being the same as on the original series bridge!!). I find it jarring that some fans believe that a Star Fleet governing hundreds of light years of space is incapable of building new ships of the line, especially in light of the long service lives of "Excelsior" and related starships. These fans are not acquainted with the vast scope of the Federation and the numbers of ships in service needed to maintain the Federation and its member worlds. Regardless of the original name, NCC-1701-A is now the extremely short-lived U.S.S. "Enterprise." Too bad the problems didn't end here. Scotty views an outboard blueprint of the "Enterprise" in ST VI, titled "Constitution Class," the 1701-D cutaway poster doesn't acknowledge the "Enterprise" as anything other than an "Uprated Constitution Class" starship, and the new novels "Probe" and "Best Destiny" refer to 1701-A as "Constitution" class. My guess is that "Constitution Class" has become a general classification for all original "Constitution" class starships, their spinoffs, and other heavy cruisers of like design. "Bonhomme Richard," "Achernar," Tikopai" etal would be sub-classes. With the influx of new hull designs in the early 2290s, this simplification seems sound. Recently, Ships of the Star Fleet Volume 2 tackled this problem, proving me right, with the "Akyazi" perimeter action ships: "The terms 'class,' 'sub-class,' and 'group' are used somewhat loosely in Star Fleet parlance. For the purposes of this reference work, 'class' refers to the 'Akyazi' class as a whole, i.e. including the 'Arbiter' and 'Akula' designs. 'Sub-class' or 'group' refers to one of the three design-types individually, as in the 'Arbiter' sub-class or 'Akula' group." Other instances of this oversimplification of starship classes are evident on page 32. The "Reliant," "Saratoga," "Lantree," and "Brittain" are all lumped together as "Miranda" class starships, despite the first two ships having been in service over 80 years ago--100 years or more ago going by their initial launching and commissioning. The "Reliant" was an "Avenger" class heavy frigate and the "Saratoga" was a "Cyane" class heavy frigate--incorporating newer systems and an improvement on the "Avenger" class, utilizing the same basic hull design. The "Miranda" class was constructed decades later, again utilizing the same general form as the "Avenger" class, and includes the "Lantree" and "Brittain." It may even be possible that the "Saratoga" was upgraded to the "Miranda" class. Yet we're talking about different classes. From the information in "Unnatural Selection" and "Night Terrors" the "Miranda" class has a ship's complement in the vicinity of 25 to 35, and is used as either a supply ship or as a research ship. A far cry from the "Avenger" and "Cyane" classes with complements in the range of 360 and armed to the teeth with megaphaser cannon and four torpedo tubes. I have become so disturbed by this manual in recent years that I had to put my thoughts down. The file TECHMAN.ZIP is a page by page analysis of the TNG manual and of how it's contradicted established Treknology and TNG, DSN, and V episodes. It is by far The most contradicted, non-role playing game Trek manual ever published. Another excellent idea poorly executed since it didn't need to be excellently researched to sell to a huge audience of fans. And tech fans had no input into it. (The Okudas) Star Trek Chronology: The History of the Future An even newer book, one filled with few surprises but much to talk about, is the Star Trek Chronology book by Michael and Denise Okuda. Many of the alternate views and dates which it is based upon have already been covered in this text. A shift of some 4+ years from the original series' years presented in this Okuda Chronology is due entirely to one of Okuda's "Basic Assumptions" in the introduction. It is that the classic episodes were set Precisely 300 years in the future from their original airdates. Again, this was already covered. Problems arise when the years of the original series episodes don't match up with the seasons although they are appropriately arranged in production order (i.e. Year 1 ends with "The Conscience of the King," with Year 2 starting with "The Galileo Seven" through "A Private Little War" and Year 3 starting from "Gamesters of Triskelion" and going through "Mark of Gideon"). All other timelines rank each seasons' episodes together, for the most part. While the Okuda Chronology is keen to point out Kirk's mention of UESPA Headquarters in "Charlie X" it fails to note that Kirk states it's Thanksgiving on Earth. If any season is to be split, it's shortly after this episode. Most annoying is the total absence of all 22 animated episodes which should logically follow immediately after the live-action series. There isn't even a year's gap after the series for "undocumented" novels and adventures covered elsewhere! Instead, "Turnabout Intruder" is taken as The Last adventure of the 5-year voyage: "Assumes the pilot episode 'Where No Man Has Gone Before' was about a year into the five-year mission and that the first season was about a year after that episode. Dorothy Fontana notes that if you were to count the animated episodes (which we did not do in this chronology), this could also account for the other two years of the five-year mission." She's damn right. The animateds are out: "This show, produced several years after the network run of the first series, is considered controversial in that there is significant question as to whether these episodes are part of the 'official' Star Trek saga..." Yet this didn't stop them from mentioning some material in "Yesteryear" (coincidentally the only animated episode written by Fontana) and Captain Robert April from "The Counter-Clock Incident." Even some of the FILMS are subjected to this: "Gene indicated that he considered some of the events in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country to be apocryphal...Our compromise was to mention Gene's discomfort with the material, leaving it up to the reader to judge its 'authenticity.'" Good thing they didn't set G.R. up with a questionaire rating each episode on a bad day, otherwise the Okuda Chronology might have left out the whole 3rd season! Great Bird of the Galaxy indeed... As expected, all novels and novelizations are thrown out as well. If the Bird lived to see "Generations" and "First Contact," I'm sure he would've knocked them down too. The Movie Era of the Okuda Chronology is pretty barren, as are "The Distant Past," "The Twentieth Century," "The Twenty-first Century," "The Twenty-second Century," and "The Far Future"--but this timeline is working with so many restrictions, it's to be expected. More of a straightforward research work than an actual Treknical reference book like the TNG Technical Manual. The first Appendix covers "Undatable Events And Other Uncertainties" and is another sad example--because a large portion of the material speculated upon here is Here: found in the animated series, the novels, the novelizations, and the Treknical publications spanning two decades. First contact with Vulcan: "Strangers From The Sky" (the "revised" color edition updates the 21st Century era with "First Contact.") The invention of the transporter: "The Terratin Incident." The Vulcan Reformation: "Spock's World" and "The Romulan Way" also covering the Romulan War. Okuda uses the First Romulan War and a statement made by Troi in "The Outcast" to prove that the Federation was founded in 2161. There are numerous problems with this. Fandom has always placed the U.F.P.'s formation closer to 2100 (right after Cochrane's last voyage) and the year 2127 eventually evolved. FASA/SFC places it much earlier, 2087, which obviously contradicts with "Metamorphosis." 2161 was supposedly chosen for the U.F.P. date, if I read the book correctly, because it was right after the Romulan War and in "Balance of Terror" Spock referred to it as the "Earth-Romulan Conflict" not mentioning the U.F.P. (as if not founded yet). The notes later point out, however, that this was entirely due to the U.F.P. and Star Fleet not having been established so early on in Trek's 1st season. Throughout much of the first season, starbases are referred to as "Earth Bases" and the "Enterprise" is reporting to UESPA (United Earth Space Probe Agency, a division of Star Fleet later phased out according to the Officers Manual). But the U.F.P.'s headquarters and Star Fleet Command are, after all, based on Earth. In "The Corbomite Manuever" Captain Kirk announces, "This is the United Earth Ship 'Enterprise.'" Uh, maybe the United Federation of Planets wasn't in existence by this episode either and there's the proof! Okuda later states that a tiny "MMCLXI" appearing on the Star Fleet Academy emblem in "The First Duty" is further proof--Roman numerals for 2161. Okuda's going against one of his "Dating Conventions" in that exact relative dates would be used: the Romulan War was a century prior to "Balance of Terror" and therefore should be around 2166 by his date calculations and his U.F.P. founding date no earlier. The novels (including "The Romulan Way" establishing the first ship to contact the Romulans was a Human-manned ship from Earth and the U.F.P.), and Fandom, and in frankly every source I know of outside of Okuda's Chronology, the United Federation of Planets was in existence during the First Romulan War. Basing When the U.F.P. was founded around the "Earth-Romulan Conflict" statement is very weak. The classic Star Fleet Technical Manual (which some fans regard as being more of an authentic Star Fleet Academy text than the TNG Technical Manual) on TO:00:01:60 shows the Treaty Of Peace "Between the Romulan Star Empire and the United Federation of Planets" mentioning the "Governor of the Federation Council of the United Federation of Planets." So what of Troi's statement in the TNG episode? All she mentions is the founding date of A federation and never explicitly claims it to be The United Federation of Planets. For all we know, Deanna might have been referring to the Federation of Card Players (she was engaged in a card game at the time) or any other federation. And what of the Academy logo's number? More confusion. We take it that Okuda assumes the U.F.P. and Star Fleet were created simultaneously as he appears to view them as being one and the same. The Line Officers Requirements, Starfleet Dynamics manual, and even Star Fleet Battles claim that Star Fleet was put together many years later (the two former sources giving the year 2183) and in ST II Carol Marcus says "Star Fleet has kept the peace for a hundred years" (2287 - 100 = circa 2187). The 2161 on the Academy logo--and we must stress Star Fleet Academy, Sol sector as there are no doubt other Star Fleet Academies throughout U.F.P. space--may have been when the building was erected, when Star Fleet was first drawn up on Earth or might even be a stardate. Other fans theorize that the U.F.P. was established in 2127 but not founded until 2161 because of the Romulan War and numerous Earth-bound problems. We do know that the homeport of the U.S.S. "Essex" in 2167 was Starbase 12 commanded by Admiral Narsu as established in "Power Play." It seems unlikely that the U.F.P. and/or Star Fleet could establish a minimum of 12 command bases within 5 or 6 years. The construction of all starbases are authorized under the Articles of Federation. The 2127 year, no matter how you look at it, carries a lot of weight. The final chapters of John Ford's "The Final Reflection" for example (set some 4 decades before ST-TMP, and considered by many to be the definitive Klingon novel, doing for Klingons what Diane Duane did for Romulans in "The Romulan Way") takes place during the hundredth anniversary of the Federation's founding, or circa 2227 A.D. This element of the novel would not hold water with a 2161 date. I've attempted to reconcile this here with a possible re-formation of the U.F.P. in 2161 (where a Constitution seems to come into play, as opposed to the often-quoted Articles of Federation, which is nailed to 2127). There are quite a few other disagreements... I'll nitpick, starting with the ordering of the TNG episodes by Production Order. As already discussed, Aired Order for The Next Generation episodes makes more sense as they are clearly intended to be seen in that order, unlike the thrown together aired sequence of classic episodes. Throughout the Okuda Chronology in this section, they make exceptions to this episode and that: "Unification Part II" was filmed before Part I but should be swapped obviously, "Symbiosis" was produced after "Skin of Evil" but should be swapped because Tasha was killed in the latter etc. Aired order makes more sense and TNG stardates are typically perfectly in synch with the aired order. Okuda eventually agreed, starting to arrange the most recent episodes of DS9 and V in aired order, in his revised book. However, the earlier episodes have Not been fixed (stating that he didn't want to botch up his own episode chronology prior to TNG's 6th season!) and his aired order makes no accommodations whatsoever for stardate progression. There normally is a definite progression in stardates throughout a season, though they are not absolutely consistent the Voyager and Deep Space Nine episodes can be reasonably meshed together while still maintaining each series' episode airing order. In such a way, only a few episodes per season end up out of sequence and the 1000 stardate units equalling one season system is still preserved. Okuda doesn't do this. In addition the aired order can vary somewhat from region to region, and episode repeats can cause complications. Taking these factors into account, our timelines are still not perfectly in synch. Alexander Rozhenko, the Chronology states, was conceived in the holodeck in "The Emissary." If this were true, the child would be less than 2 years old in "Reunion" when he first appears! It's been speculated that Klingon kids mature faster than Humans, but Really! In "The Emissary" Worf had a relationship with K'Ehleyr 6 years previous and this is when I believe Alexander was conceived. She kept their son from Worf until "Reunion"--no wonder Worf was shouting "Why didn't you tell me!" Yet in a "New Ground," Alexander gives the stardate of his birth which seems to prove Okuda's Chronology correct. Yet this episode establishes him to be a compulsive liar and in a later scene Worf tells his son "When I was a child younger than you...I lost my parents..." We know from much earlier that Worf was 6 years old when his parents were killed at the Khitomer Massacre, therefore Alexander at the time of this episode is over 6 years old. What we saw on the holodeck in "The Emissary" was nothing more than a Klingon bonding ceremony. But then along comes the more recent episode "Firstborn." All's well at the start, Worf telling Alexander that he's approaching the Age of Ascension and that he must participate in the Right before the age of 13 if he wants to become a warrior. That's consistent with this since Worf would be about 10 years old at the time of "Firstborn." All's not well, however, towards the end when old Alexander tells Worf that he was a mere 3 years of age when K'Ehlyer was killed. If Alexander was conceived on the holodeck in "The Emissary," a mid-second season episode, he would have been born no sooner than the third season (going by Okuda's assumptions). K'Ehlyer died in the early fourth season episode "Reunion" so (going by Okuda's assumptions) Alexander would have been about 1 year old. This appears even more unlikely with Worf's statement in "Business As Usual" regarding O'Brien's baby: "I never saw my son when he was this age." If Klingons mature this quickly, a Klingon baby would soon be walking around in no time at all long after baby O'Brien. So I guess we now have three conflicts regarding Alexander's date of birth. Considering the above info, I'll stick with the 2360 date and assume Alexander was speaking of Klingon years in "Firstborn" as a couple sources indicate that Klingon years are longer than Standard/Terran years. Although in "The Final Reflection" it's a mere fraction of a solar year longer, we again don't know if the homeworld in TNG's time is the same homeworld a century earlier (if the Klingons relocated would they possibly change their own timekeeping system to match that of their new adapted homeworld?). Yes, this is Very confusing and messy, and I regret having brought this up as an example... The latest source of info backing my view on Alexander's age is Book Two of "The Dominion War" novelized by Diane Carey. He is referred to as a teenager, quite consisted with my chronology, unless of course the Klingons possess a different definition of the word... Blind assumptions is another problem... Simply because Worf is a Klingon apparently born within the Klingon Empire doesn't necessarily mean he was born on the Klingon homeworld and that homeworld isn't necessarily named Kronos, spelled "Qo'noS" in the Okuda Chronology. The same goes for Riker being born in Valdez, Alaska on Earth, Deanna on Betazed etc. "Conundrum" confirms that Dr. Crusher was born on Earth's moon, as an example. Greg Jein's original photos of never-before-seen ship models causes additional trouble. An ancient Romulan warship and the "Botany Bay" departing Earth are one thing, but photos of a DY-750 (What's That?), the S.S. "Valiant" and the "Essex"--models invented strictly for this book--are inappropriate for a chronology claiming to be based entirely upon episodes and movies. Are they Researching Trek history or Inventing it? The Okuda Chronology's "eyeballing" of certain events is rather crude. Due to lack of material for specific dates, a "window" in which the event could have occurred was created, and the specific event dropped within. The given example for this is Spock's promotion to Captain. They say it was some time between ST-TMP (2271) and ST II (2285) so they arbitrarily chose 2284. Why 2284? Beats me. I chose not to eyeball dates at all whenever possible. In a case like this I would merely acknowledge the fact that Spock would later be promoted to Captain of the "Enterprise" in an earlier entry regarding Spock. If future novels would provide more concrete information for a specific year I would use it. Chekov's year of assignment to the "Reliant," McCoy's medical career, Saavik's entry into the Academy etc. are all blind guesses. Saavik's year of entry, for instance, is based strictly on Star Fleet Academy being a 4-year institution--but Merik was said to have dropped out of the Academy after his 5th year ("Bread And Circuses"), and there are text references to other Star Fleet officers remaining on at the Academy as instructors or for post-graduate work. The Okuda Chronology also seems to assume that 17 being the average age of Academy entry is a good start to map-out specific characters' careers. Saavik was certainly not in her teens in ST II. And what of other races? The Ocampans would never make it! The Okuda Chronology automatically assumes that episodes span an average of 2 weeks, so if an event is described as happening 2 months before a given episode it's slotted in 4 episodes earlier. I find this to be unacceptable since episode lengths vary as do season lengths. The last season of the classic series, in particular, is com- pacted down by the addition of the animated episodes, the upgrade time of the "Enterprise," and the 2 months expended in "The Paradise Syndrome." The spellings of planet and character names for specific TNG episodes I don't pretend to have memorized and the chronology was at least helpful in this respect. Yet after decades it's a surprise to find the chronicles of the classic episodes to be full of mispelled names in Okuda's book. Bjo Trimble's Concordance, James Blish's novelizations, and the myriad fan-produced works almost invariably match up letter for letter. Yet here we find "Khan NooniEn Singh" and Dr. "NooniEn Soong" spelled incorrectly in every reference. Likewise for the planet "SaHndara," Spock's home city "ShiRkahr," Dr. "SevErin," "hyronalYn," and "Rigelians" just to name a few after spot checking. No big deal--until the book is used as a writer's guide by Trek authors... And why's the development of the drug "hyronalyn" listed as being one of the six "Scientific And Exploratory Milestones" of Trek in Appendix A? Perhaps I am being too critical, but there's enough uncertainty and error in the Star Trek Universe as is, there's no need to allow it to blossom through carelessness... Speaking of authors, Pocket Books advertises it as: "At last! Here is the official illustrated timeline for Star Trek... Exhaustively researched by Star Trek production staff members..." Even on the back cover. While the inside Introduction ends with "We do not, however, want this to intimidate our writer friends or inhibit the imaginations of fans who may have differing interpretations of the Star Trek timeline. As such, we encourage both fans and writers to take this material with a grain of salt and to enjoy it with the spirit intended, as a fun way to explore the Star Trek universe." This alone should provide our more conservative Trek fans with hours of manic confusion... It's already screwed up the novel "Sarek" Big Time (in which case I've tried my best to preserve as many specific months and days as possible, and default to relative dating schemes) and a key date in "Shadows on the Sun" (which I have interpreted as a transpositional error). "Traitor Winds" was also influenced by the Okuda Chronology, though dates within are 1 year off. The dates in the more recent "The Better Man" fit rather well assuming that the novel is set 4 years after ST-TMP, not 2 as indicated in the 'Historians Note,' or about 2 years into the new 5-year mission. The big screwup lies with McCoy's age since, counting back from the TNG pilot episode, McCoy is only a few years older than Kirk which contradicts the original Writers Guide and most first generation fans' reckoning. The hardcover novel "Federation" is perhaps the biggest nightmare in this category, owing its soul to Okuda's book in every respect, and the Reeves-Stevens later joked about wearing out Okuda's chronology when ghost writing "The Ashes of Eden"... Another Okuda book is The Star Trek Encyclopedia. It is essentially the Okuda Chronology reformatted into alphabetical entries and expanded to include the classic series and the first season of Deep Space Nine. Nothing beyond this is included such as the Animated series since that's "unofficial." It reads like a watered-down and plagiarized Star Trek Concordance except that it's highly biased and fully backs the Okuda Chronology book and the TNG Technical Manual--and little else! In his Chronology book, the dates were conjectural and here they're factual. The NCCs of "Constitution" class starships (among other classes) Badly conflict with the past 20 years' worth of Technical Fandom publications, going back to the Franz Joseph Star Fleet Technical Manual and U.S.S. "Enterprise" Blueprints. NCCs are even unjustifiably provided for such vessels as the U.S.S. "Horizon" and "Archon" with the same forged photos ported over from the Okuda Chronology rep- resenting these ships--with additional forged photos of "Constitution" class starships with altered NCCs. Quite frankly, I don't think the casual fan will be able to tell a "genuine" photo from a "forged" photo. Another section of this encyclopedia summarizing the decks of the old "Enterprise" relocates Main Engineering from the aft primary hull to the secondary hull and even adds antimatter containment bottles to Deck 23! (Presumably the classic Enterprise deck summary was dropped from the revised encyclopedia after countless complaints from Treknical fans!). An outfit named SciPubTech created several cutaway posters, one of which is the original "Enterprise," and it is appauling for its developers apparently based it 100% upon this Encyclopedia and nothing else (not knowing about and/or not caring for the definitive FJ blueprints). Eric "Jackill" Christensen based his own "Enterprise" prints, in turn, on this SciPubTech poster. If this weren't enough, the model manufacturer AMT released a cutaway plastic model kit based on the SciPubTech poster--it also doesn't even have the correct number of decks, not to mention countless other errors contradicting everything ever established about the old starship "Enterprise." By this stage I'm scratching my head saying "You see, there's this old book still in print called The Making of Star Trek by Gene Roddenberry and Stephen Whitfield, which at least summarizes what's what on all the primary hull decks... Franz Joseph's blueprints are rooted in it..." But They Don't Care. They want to make a fast buck and that's what they do. So long as it looks good at a glance, it sells, and that's that. Really at this stage in Trek Mania, all it takes is "Paramount Official" written on it in some form. You would not believe the arguments I've had with fans who believe "Paramount sanctioned" means indisputably accurate beyond debate... It must be remembered that Paramount Pictures is a corporation not a fan base. While they hold the rights to Star Trek they do not dictate what is "real" in Star Trek beyond what appears on the screen. Okuda has a title and a position and an opinion. But it is just his opinion. To many that's enough because of his title and position, but again I emphasize his reasoning and restricted approach to the Trek realm. And he is not the sole arbiter of the Trek Universe (though, again, many people like to think so). Studying the Okuda book, I get the distinct impression that the Okudas are emphasizing that 24th Century (NCC-1701-D) treknology (from ship construction to phaser settings to engineering concepts) applies also to 23rd Century treknology! Does the Star Fleet Technical Manual hold Any sort of merit any longer? Certainly not according to this new book! Many of the same gripes with the Okuda Chronology are multiplied with the Okuda Encyclopedia as endless entries cite the Okuda-derived years for referencing events. The book is therefore highly questionable at times. Totally disregarding the founders, they go too far and not only bite the hand that fed them but also apparently spit on Fandom. Certainly nobody expects these people to attempt a project of this magnitude, studying the many novels and manuals out there, but there is much "common ground" accepted by the fans for over two decades, general concepts shared by everyone from Franz Joseph to Shane Johnson--basics rejected by Okuda. Perhaps these people do not have access to these hardcore Treknical works? Well, the Joseph references have been around for over 20 years (the manual still in print to this very day). A better reference is Ships of the Star Fleet Volume 1--and Michael Okuda scribbled his idea for the "Bozeman" design (from "Cause And Effect") over the 5th page of the chapter on the "Avenger" class (the U.S.S. "Courageous" NCC-1861) from this manual, as seen in the Reeves-Stevens' ST:TNG The Continuing Mission 10th Anniversary Tribute book (page 161). So the "Bozeman" ends up with NCC-1841 on her underside and 1941 (said to be an inside joke relating to the 1979 comedy) on her topside, and Okuda goes with the latter of course regardless of it contradicting the "Knox" class frigate background in the manual (supported by the Federation Reference Series among other Treknical publications). If he had read SotF's chapters on the heavy cruiser classes, their histories and refits, there would be no excuse for Okuda's chronology dates being off since the timeline in use is the same one used by Star Trek Maps and all the non-FASA Treknical references. It's all there in SotF, expanding upon the original SF Technical Manual and flawlessly researched by the Mastercom Data Center fans who Know their treknology, but apparently Michael Okuda sees the manual only fit to scribble over. The Okudas only acknowledge their own work: anything else to them is "not official." The Okuda Chronology and Encyclopedia were both recently released on CD ROM disk for computer gurus as "The Star Trek Omnipedia" with very few corrections made, and several additional boo- boos. Despite being hailed as "A voice-activated guide to the future" featuring the voices of Majel Barrett and Mark Lenard, shovelware is still shovelware. In 1999, this encyclopedia would again be "updated" by literally having x number of pages concatenated onto the end of previous edition (in this day and age of wordprocessing wonders it wouldn't have been all that difficult to properly integrate the new entries, but apparently they were in a rush to get the new release out in time for Christmas so as to make another fast buck). The "updates" are quite incomplete (for instance, no new NCCs/ships) and the price raised to $30 for softcover, or $60 for hardcover! Vulcan Dates Some dates are not Earth Old Calendar dates but Vulcan. Two different systems are in use: Vulcan Years and Vulcan Old Date. The former was used in the animated episode "Yesteryear" and is apparently the current system in use on Vulcan. 8877 Vulcan Years is equal to the Earth date 2232 A.D., the date of Spock's Kahs-wan maturity test. It is this dating system which is used in certain Tech Fandom books notably the Star Fleet Medical Reference (which happens to footnote that they are dates Post-Surak which does not follow certain sources). Vulcan Old Dates seem to be used strictly in the novels and are longer than 4 digits. A Vulcan year is equivalent to 123.02 Earth days according to the U.S.S. "Enterprise" Officer's Manual which originally appeared in Geoffrey Mandel's Star Fleet Handbook. Gene Roddenberry's novelization of Star Trek-The Motion Picture supports this in a footnote (9 Vulcan years is approx. 2.8 years)--very close. Spaceflight Chronology, on the other hand, states that Vulcan years are LONGER than Earth years...and it would seem that the authors of Trek fiction may be working by this. The date 140005 is given for the death of Zakal in "The Lost Years" AND for the year of The 80,000 departing Vulcan in "The Romulan Way"--yet it cannot be considering the later references in "Romulan Way" place the migration at at least 100 A.D. In any case, the V.O.D. given in "Lost Years" for the present day return of the "Enterprise" from her 5-year mission is wrong. Romulan dates in "The Romulan Way" are expressed in A.S. (After Settlement) and I've steered away from trying to convert them over to Terran years. The length of a Romulan year is unknown and the novel is confusing enough in the constant switching between Vulcan, Romulan, and Terran years--not to mention the subjective time expenditure aboard the sublight generation ships. Problems very much like this also cropped up with the novel "The Final Reflection." Even using the length of the Klingon year expressed within, the resulting timeline for that era is somewhat uneven. The author adds further con- fusion by featuring Spock as a 7 year old child and McCoy as a baby --at the same time. Their ages should be reversed! Stardates Whenever possible I've added stardate references drawn from the episodes. Note that when two stardates are given they do not represent the true "upper and lower bounds" for the episode but rather the first and last stardates given. Unaired stardates given in this version of the Chronology need some explanation, as I was reluctant to feature many of them in the first place. Stardates for "The Cage" and most birthdates of the crew (excluding Kirk's stardate of birth taken from his tombstone in "Where No Man Has Gone Before") are from the U.S.S. "Enterprise" Officers Manual. Bjo Trimble's Star Trek Concordance was the source for the additional stardates of "City On The Edge Of Forever," "A Piece Of The Action," and "Patterns Of Force." These were never incorporated into the episodes, and presumably hail from earlier drafts of scripts--information which never quite made it to the screen. Such is definitely the case with the stardate of "City" (excluding the single digit to the right of the decimal point) as revealed in Ellison's teleplay book. The first two episodes' stardates were also used in the Photonovels (providing an additional closing stardate for "A Piece Of The Action"), and All (including the erroneous stardate of "Beyond The Farthest Star") were used in Asherman's Star Trek Compendiums--proof of plagiarism, rather than research, on his part. The Photonovel of "Day Of The Dove" provided stardates for that episode. The oddly low stardates of "Enterprise: The First Adventure" hail from the audio adaptation of that novel--not present in the book. The novelization of "Relics" was where the stardate for the U.S.S. "Jenolen's" disappearance came from. The stardate for "The Next Phase" comes from Ro's death certificate display screen in sickbay. The stardate for "Sub Rosa" reportedly appeared Only in the closed captioning subtitles, curiously replacing the word "Supplemental." Alternate stardates for the animated episodes from Alan Dean Foster's 10 books are provided, in brackets, whenever available or not matching those in the actual aired cartoons. They're considerably more consistent, like TNG stardates, but the 1 stardate unit = 1 solar day rule does not hold up. All animated episode stardates are therefore given and the only unknown stardates for the original episodes are for "Assignment: Earth," "The Omega Glory," and "That Which Survives." The stardate for "Mirror, Mirror" curiously enough surfaced only recently in Diane Duane's "Dark Mirror" novel and in Peter David's "Q-Squared" novel--allowing for a range of stardates. The stardate for the opening of Generations is from J.M. Dillard's ridiculously overpriced book Star Trek: Where No One Has Gone Before, and is the only stardate source. Curiously enough, the TNG era stardates in this movie don't quite match those in Dillard's book, the novelization, or the nearly unaltered networked script. Episodes in the original series, animated series, and novels do not follow sequentially. If stardates were in order, then the animated episode "The Magicks of Megas Tu" (sd. 1254.4) would precede "Where No Man Has Gone Before" (sd. 1312.4), the first episode with Kirk in command. This simply cannot be. Even in the latter episode, on Kirk's tombstone, his stardate of birth reads 1277.1 (even though his middle initial is "R" instead of "T" on the same stone). Other episodes overlap stardates. "Miri" begins at stardate 2713.5 and goes through 2717.3. "Dagger of the Mind" is from 2715.1 through 2715.2! In other instances, stardates jump back and forth in individual episodes (listen carefully to the logs in "The Enemy Within," "Spock's Brain," "Gamesters of Triskelion," "Mudd's Women," and many others). Either Kirk and Spock are very careless or else there's something to stardates being nonsequential. According to Gene Roddenberry himself, in The Making of Star Trek: "This time system adjusts for shifts in relative time which occur due to the vessel's speed and space warp ability. It has little relationship to Earth's time as we know it. One hour aboard the 'Enterprise' at different times may equal as little as three Earth hours. The star date specified in the log entry must be computed against the speed of the vessel, the space warp, and it's position within our galaxy, in order to give a meaningful reading." "I'm not quite sure what I meant by that explanation, but a lot of people have indicated it makes sense," Gene later said. I wish it did make sense, it's been bugging me since the first time I watched Star Trek. One theory is that the U.F.P. Treaty Zone might be divided up into "time zones" where stardates may increase and decrease. This would explain why the date crashes down to 1254.4 in "Magicks of Megas-Tu" when the "Enterprise" is at the galactic center. Why the dating system should be this way is beyond me. If stardate shifting is indeed tied to warp travel, another theory is that Cochrane's Factor (see Star Trek Maps' Intro to Navigation Manual) might play a vital role. Anyhow, stardates are "supposed to" progress normally outside of warp travel in a fixed place--at least all the research I've done into it says so. Under these conditions, the numbers to the left of the decimal point are days and the digit to the right of the decimal represents the time (in tenths of a day). So an example would be stardate 4213.5 being noon of one day and 4214.5 being noon of the next day. For more accuracy it may be extended to two digits after the decimal point. This was the case in "Requiem For Methuselah," the only episode from the original series to do so. Time was of the essence as Kirk desperately needed Ryetalyn to combat the plague aboard ship, as you recall. Note that this timekeeping system in use aboard ship is not necessarily in synch with the ship's own timekeeping system of military hours, but in the case of the episodes "Contagion" and "Identity Crisis" (regarding visual logs) they WERE. If the digit is a true representation of the time in tenths of a solar day, then the following table could be used: Duty Shift Sections (IF Stardates are in synch with ship's time) .041 = 1:00 A.M. .083 = 2:00 A.M. .1 = 2:24 A.M. .125 = 3:00 A.M. .167 = 4:00 A.M. .2 = 4:48 A.M. .208 = 5:00 A.M. .250 = 6:00 A.M. .292 = 7:00 A.M. .3 = 7:12 A.M. .333 = 8:00 A.M. Gamma Section off/Alpha Section on .375 = 9:00 A.M. .4 = 9:36 A.M. .417 = 10:00 A.M. .458 = 11:00 A.M. .5 = 12:00 P.M. .542 = 1:00 P.M. [13:00] .583 = 2:00 P.M. [14:00] .6 = 2:24 P.M. [14:24] .625 = 3:00 P.M. [15:00] .667 = 4:00 P.M. [16:00] Alpha Section off/Beta Section on .7 = 4:48 P.M. [16:48] .708 = 5:00 P.M. [17:00] .750 = 6:00 P.M. [18:00] .792 = 7:00 P.M. [19:00] .8 = 7:12 P.M. [19:12] .833 = 8:00 P.M. [20:00] .875 = 9:00 P.M. [21:00] .9 = 9:36 P.M. [21:36] .916 = 10:00 P.M. [22:00] .958 = 11:00 P.M. [23:00] 1.000 = 12:00 A.M. [24:00] Beta Section off/Gamma Section on (Note: Duty shift sections rotate by 8 hours every two weeks. Source: Line Officer Requirements Manual, Vol. I). As if there isn't enough confusion, Star Trek III showed us excerpts from the flight recorder of the "Enterprise" moments before Captain Spock's death in the engine room. Admiral Kirk reviewed the following on his monitor: Stardate 8128.76 (McCoy: "You're Not going in there.") Stardate 8128.77 (McCoy: "No! You'll flood the whole compartment!") Stardate 8128.78 (Spock: "Ship: Out of danger?") These also support the sequential nature of stardates, the second place after the decimal representing minutes. More precisely 1.666 minutes, judging by the two digits immediately to the right on the display, which are seconds (from 00 to 99). Assuming the "seconds counter" is indeed the stardate taken to the 4th and 5th figures then each full stardate unit is 166.666 minutes, or 2.777 hours (which naturally conflicts with the previously described stardate system associated with the classic series). So rather than being based on tenths of day, this variation is built upon 100 seconds. More insanity: ST II begins at stardate 8130 as spoken by Chekov in the "Reliant's" log! Theories abound, ranging from different stardate systems to the flow of time being different aboard a starship (The Best of Trek #1). Along these lines is Shane Johnson's technobabble line from The Worlds of the Federation: "The space/time matrix of stardates was instituted as the Federation's official chronology, so that discrepancies caused by the special relativity theory (2087 on Earth would be 2092 on Alpha Centauri, etc.) could be reconciled among planets." A weak means of accommodating FASA/SFC dates with more recent chronology dates. The complexities of classic stardate computation is put to shame in a Deep Space Nine episode of all places. Agents from the Department of Temporal Investigations pay Captain Sisko a visit in "Trials and Tribble-ations." Sisko tells them that the "Defiant" traveled back to stardate 4523.7, a second later one of the deadpan agents spews forth "105 years, 1 month, 12 days ago...on a Friday." Needless to say, it doesn't jibe with this Chronology and is at least a couple months off by Okuda's chronology. Not knowing Where (spatially) the "Defiant" went, from what we know about old stardates (a function of a ship's position in the galaxy, velocity, and time), an accurate time differential would be impossible to compute, much less in one's head on the fly to this precise a degree. An estimate based upon the time journey taking place in Deep Space Nine's region not in another sector of space, perhaps. It is clear that Dulmer and Lucsly (anagrams of The X-Files' Mulder and Scully!) aren't even aware Which "Enterprise" the "Defiant" crew traveled back to, until later during the conversation with Sisko, so they cannot have researched the incident on their own prior to arriving on Deep Space 9. I interpret this scene as it was scripted: comic relief by a couple of Federation heavies trying to intimidate and impress Captain Sisko. Even the "Friday" is undoubtedly a reference to Joe Friday of Dragnet. This is unquestionably Michael Okuda's best justification for his own chronology to date, as I'm sure he saw to its inclusion. Years later came "Q2" in Voyager's final season. The teaser begins with Icheb reciting early Federation history, stating that Kirk's 5 year mission was completed in "Two thousand two hundred and seventy." This bit of data has absolutely no bearing whatsoever on the plot--it is present, again, to hammerhome Okuda's chronology as the one true one. Unless we take 2270 as a rounded date, a flaw on Icheb's part, or (ideally, and hoping to redeem the dialog as foreshadowing) an indication of young Q's actions affecting the timeline and Federation history. If the 5-year mission ended in 2270, how can Okuda claim that ST-TMP was the following year? Whatever became of those two and a half years Kirk served as Chief of Star Fleet Operations? To illustrate the amount of care for continuity employed during this era, a few weeks after "Q2" aired came "Homestead." Another episode kicking off with a bit of history as the 315th anniversary of first contact between Vulcans and Earth people is celebrated. Too bad that we were given the original year, month, and day in "First Contact" and they certainly don't match up with this episode! April 5th, 2063 was the day of First Contact stated in the film. "Homestead" concludes on stardate 54868.6--a quite consistent stardate, I might add, in respect to previous stardates during this final season of Voyager--which works out to be November 13th, 2377, Not April 5th, 2378. I guess their chronometers must Really be on the blink, despite regular contact with Star Fleet Command. In March, 2000 the second book in the "Millennium" trilogy by Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens presented a most intriguing explanation of how stardates work, in Chapter 14 (as told by Captain Sisko): "The underlying principle of the universal stardate system is that of hyperdimensional distance averaging... Any two points in space can be joined by a straight line. The length of that line, divided by two, will yield the midpoint. If the inhabitants of both points convert their local time to the hypothetical time at the midpoint, then they both have an arbitrary yet universally applicable constant time to which they can refer, in order to reconcile their local calendars... It's the exact same principle developed on Earth when an international convention chose to run the zero meridian through Greenwich, establishing Greenwich Mean Time. It was a completely artificial standard, but a standard everyone could use... Any two points can be joined by a straight line. Go up a dimension, and any three points in space can be located on a two-dimensional plane. Go up another dimension, and any four points in space can be located on the curved surface of a three-dimensional sphere. Any five points can be found on the surface of a four-dimensional hypersphere, and so on. The standard relationship is that any number of points, n, can be mapped onto the surface of a sphere which exists in n minus one dimensions. And that means that all of those points are exactly the same distance from the center of the sphere. So, just after the Romulan War, the Starfleet Bureau of Standards and the Vulcan Science Academy arbitrarily chose the center of our galaxy as the center point of a hypersphere with...oh, I forget the exact figure...something like five hundred million dimensions, okay? So theoretically, every star in our galaxy--along with four hundred million and some starships and outposts--can be located on the surface of the hypersphere and can directly relate their local calendars and clocks to a common standard time that's an equal distance from everywhere. Just as everyone on Earth used to look to Greenwich... I think it's a damn simple system. One that works independent of position and relative velocity. And since it's based on the galactic center it's blessedly free of political overtones... And once a person gets used to the idea that stardates can seem to run backward from place to place, depending on your direction and speed of travel, it becomes an exceedingly simple calculation to convert from local time to stardate anywhere in the galaxy..." While this explanation seems to cover Roddenberry's basic parameters of Classic Era stardates, it unfortunately differs from 24th Century stardates--which Should have been explained by Sisko, since he is after all a resident of the modern era. Like any good technobabble, it makes partial sense the first time around from a crosseyed point of view, sounding almost plausible. If I am reading this correctly, it falls apart from many different angles. First, establishing an average time at the midpoint between two straight lines on a planet is simple enough but it can't easily be applied to multiple worlds, each divided into multiple time zones (even if standard world-wide calendars are in use on each planetary body). It gets Crazy. Crazier if you "go up another dimension." Any 2 points can be joined by a straight line, and any 3 points can be located on a 2-d plane, and any 4 points can be located on a 3-d sphere, and any 5 points can be located on a 4-d hypersphere--OK, stop there. Multiple points all lie in the same dimension on a straight line, Multiple points all lie in the same dimension on a plane, and presumably Multiple points all lie in the same 4th dimension in space. We can take 3 dimensions for space, 1 dimension for time (thus space- time continuum) and a 5th for hyperspace (thus forming the hypersphere). There is no need to raise the number of dimensions, much less 500 million dimensions, since dimensions are Not synonymous with points. Consider 500 million points on the surface of a sphere: each point is the same distance from the sphere's center, regardless of how many more dimensions you wish to ascend. Now, dimensions aside, is the significance of this stated number implying that for every point in space a "dimension" is required for calculating a stardate? What of the position of a starship in interstellar space between stars? What of any of an infinite number of such positions? Are the authors implying that All points must be taken into account--the "midpoints" averaged together--to yield an accurate stardate? A damned "damn simple system" but something in it rings true. The concept of the galactic center serving as the unified absolute reference point is certainly nothing new in Treknology (called the Shapley Center "standard zero reference" in the Star Fleet Technical Manual) and stardates functioning by position and chronology is an old Treknical concept. Coming up with a unified theory of stardates is the hard part. Relative distances in 3-d space are determined by taking the square root of the sum of the squares of the differences in position in each of the three axes (Introduction To Navigation manual--yes, this much is a working, real-world equation). An extended application of this to 5-d would logically be the square root of the sum of the squares of distance differences in all 5 axes. A simple formula, but we have no means of measuring distances in the 5th dimension, no 5th dimensional coordinate system, and converting time units into usable 4th dimensional units we can use in this equation is also up in the air. Working X-Y-Z grid coordinates we can get from Star Trek Maps (and galactic center coordinates in this system are to be found in Starfleet Dynamics), so 3 out of 5 ain't bad. I'm a Treknical historian not a mathematician, and this is sheer speculation on my part. I'll stop here before this topic grows out of hand. Stardates used in The Next Generation are taken much more "seriously." They consist of 5 digits to the left of the decimal point. According to the Writer's Guide, the first digit (a 4) is used to represent The Next Generation, the following digit represents the season, and the remaining 3 digits vary. This was done strictly for continuity, to keep the numbers within an acceptable range: 4xxxx.x. A very reasonable range, too: stardate 7412 (ST-TMP) + 36500 (100 years converted to days) = stardate 43912, or late in the year 2366--less than a year off, taking Star Trek-The Motion Picture as taking place in mid-2267 A.D. Too bad this doesn't work for all stardates, but the range is what matters. Even with this degree of refining stardates, the episodes are still not in order. Stardates jumped all over in the first season of The Next Generation. The second season episodes were almost aired in stardate order. By TNG's third season and onwards, episodes were almost aired in stardate order. Taking this a step further, we know from "The Neutral Zone," a first season episode, that the year was 2364 and all stardates of this time began with 41. Likewise, stardates of TNG's 2nd season began with 42, and the third season 43. Therefore, to calculate the year a TNG stardate falls in, take the first two digits of the stardate and add 2323 (fans of R.A. Wilson & Robert Shea's "The Illuminatus! Trilogy" should LOVE this). One may reason therefore that 1,000 stardate units equals one year and by dividing this up we can determine exactly where in the year a specific stardate falls in relation to the old Terran calendar. This system, while extremely logical, is flawed because Next Generation episodes once again don't progress in stardate order and even if sorted by stardates simply do not hold together for the various reasons stated. Recent episodes have also almost entirely destroyed this system, such as Lwaxana Troi's marriage on stardate 30620.1 in "Dark Page" which is seemingly after Deanna Troi's birth. Stardate 47329.4 is also logged as being one day after the Battle of Wolf 359's fourth anniversary in "Second Sight"--but "The Best of Both Worlds" was set around stardate 43990 not 43328. Then there's the curious case of almost every star- date's right-most digit lining up with the ship's time whenever displayed side-by-side as in the logs of the "Yamato" in "Contagion" as with classic stardates. Yet assuming there is truth to the reasoning that one year is equal to 1,000 stardates and they progress normally, I have employed a simple conversion program and have expressed the theoretical Earth date in braces ({}) following the given stardate(s) whenever available. Whenever a TNG Earthdate was given I have also provided the approximate stardate in braces. Still, let me emphasize that these are only "computer generated approximations" and again do not hold up 100%, especially when you examine the sequence of stardates in TNG's first season. They are meant to serve as rough references using our calendar system. Leap years are another factor, the program I employed (StarDateCalc 1.02 by Afonso Infante) supposedly takes these into account, although Jacob Petri's algorithm, using a slightly different technique can be a day off. The TNG Technical Manual gives the "Enterprise's" commissioning date in both stardate and Terran Old Calendar and they match up perfectly with this program. There must be something to it because "First Contact" is set stardate 50893.5 which computes out to being November 22, 2373. This 8th feature film was released theatrically on November 22, 1996! Wilford Nusser and other Trekkers likewise have written similar programs and have gotten the same results. According to this system, 1 day is equal to about 2.74 stardate units, 1 hour is 0.114, 1 minute is 0.0019, and one second is 0.0000317. To add even more question to the accuracy of these TNG stardate computations, the episode "Data's Day" began on stardate 44390.1 which would be approximately May 22nd of 2367. Data states in his log that the Hindu Festival of Lights (Divali) was being celebrated. If we use this as an accurate fix, the TNG stardate isn't based upon the Terran Calendar. That is, January doesn't begin with the low numbers pro- gressing through December. Instead, based upon this, the stardate start of each year would be roughly midway through our Terran calendar. This was all but ignored by everyone, and reconfiguring stardate calculations based on it (which granted I haven't done here) yields somewhat hairy results at times. Stardate discussion would not be complete without at least mentioning the Federation Technological Survey manual. A recent, and horribly flawed fan publication, it is however unique for offering up a unified stardate explanation on page 11: On December 4th, 2230, at 12:00 PM Terran Greenwich Mean Time the United Federation of Planets adopted the Stardate as the universal measurement of time. Stardates are based on the peak brightness cycle of a Cepheid Variable star called Fomalhaut-A located within Federation borders. A Cepheid Variable is a Yellow Giant Star whose brightness (magnitude) pulsates over a regular time span. Fomalhaut-A was chosen for three reasons: - It is visable to all Federation member planets. - It's magnitude cycle is 3.2 to 4.4 making it very easy to measure. - It's magnitude cycle is constant at 109.9 terran days. Stardates are mandatory for all Star Fleet correspondence. Stardates are broken down into Star Years (109.9 terran days = 1 Star Year), Star Days (3.66 terran days - 1 Star Day), and Star Hours (10 Star Hours = 1 Star Day). A Stardate is absolute and does not vary with one's location within the Federation (if a starship travels 100 light years from a system 331 Star Years are not deducted from the ship's chronometer. Starships, however, compensate for Warp Coil distortions by logging stardates by Actual and Relative - Actual being the onboard ships time and Relative being the time coding on any subspace communications received, this difference has been as much as 14 minutes.). TYPICAL STARDATE: 41403.0 59:59:59 ---__-- -- -- -- | | | | | |_1/100 of a second | | | | |____Seconds | | | |_______Minutes | | | | | |____________Star Hour (0 - 9) | |______________Star Day (0 - 30) |_________________Star Year ( 0 - infinite) The Stardate has proven itself to be a reliable unit of measure and has done more to unify the Federation than any treaty yet written, A further testament to the practicality of the Stardate is the fact that the Klingon Empire began using it as their universal measure for over 80 years before aligning itself with the Federation. On a first glance, this page appears quite impressive. On a second glance, it crumbles apart at the seams. Discussed earlier, there is no way that both stardate systems (original series and Next Generation) can function according to a single set of parameters. Original series stardates also cannot progress sequentially without reordering the episodes in stardate order and thereby creating continuity problems. The digit limitations alone do not standup against recorded onscreen stardates (the Star Day has been over 30 many times). Finally, as proven out by the 7-page long timeline following the Stardate explanation in the FTS manual, sticking to this stardate principle results in a most uneven timeline. Kirk's original 5-year mission comes out to be nearly 20 years long (the 2230s and 2250s) with Captain Picard commanding his "Enterprise" starting in 2355. Specific date references within this timeline consistently confict with one another. Most information expressed in the timeline is therefore invalid at least as far as dates are concerned, and little was salvagable (beyond sticking to modern TNG stardated entries which could be dealt with much like any other TNG star- dates). Comparison With Other Trek Timelines Timeline TOS TAS TMS TNG Comments -------- --- --- --- --- -------- Blish +460 X X X Based on "The Squire Of Gothos" [900] & 'Cities In Flight' FASA -52 ? -65 -61 Based on "Space Seed" [200] & "Encounter At Farpoint" ['78] FTS -26 ? -31 -9 Based on a unified interpretation of stardates [TOS thru TNG] Okuda +5 X -2 0 Based on "Sarek" [202] & ST VI [27] Roden +10 +10 -1 0 Based on "Encounter At Farpoint" [137] 'Cities In Flight' is a non-Trek collection by James Blish featuring many technological elements later to be approached in "Spock Must Die!" "Mudd's Angels" and the 12 Blish novelizations. The FASA timeline also includes the Goldstein Spaceflight Chronology book and the contributions of Shane Johnson. The Okuda Chronology features nothing but live-action episodes and films. The Roden timeline is from History Of The Vessel "Enterprise." Where: FTS = Federation Technological Survey manual (NOT recommended!) TOS = The Original Series TAS = The Animated Series TMS = The Movie Series TNG = The Next Generation X = Not covered/featured ? = Unsure (Spaceflight Chronology claims the "Enterprise" completed only 3 of her 5 years under Kirk without the animated series although elements from TAS are touched upon. FTS only half-honors TAS.) The differential is expressed in years relative to this Chronology and represents average values only. Specific events may vary by several years. FTS is Way off as it attempts to sort adventures by stardate order and by applying single stardate formula regardless of century. For this reason, according to FTS, TOS took place from 2234 to 2251 (yes, Several 5-year missions under Kirk!) with ST-TMP set around 2253, and Picard com- manded 1701-D from 2355 through the present time of around 2370! Hopefully this timeline will not be used by writers! For history's sake, here is a copy of the Original Trek timeline which started it all, reproduced in its entirety and exact wording. It's certainly interesting to compare these early dates against the ones in the Chronology, for some dates have changed radically over the years while others haven't changed in two decades. This preliminary timeline has Not been used in computing dates within this Chronology, as it is more of a rough draft than anything: STAR TREK TIME LINE By Chuck Graham | First lunar landing. 1970 |- | Apollo program continues. | Skylab series proves man's ability to survive in Space. Joint | orbital mission with Russia. Development of space shuttle. 1980 |- Unmanned probes land on Mars. | Permanent manned orbiting space station construction in | international cooperative effort. | 1990 |- | Revival of NERVA nuclear rocket research program. Designs for | DY-100 space ferry completed; prototype built. Nuclear rockets. | Eugenics War, 1994-97. Rise, fall and disappearance of "super- 2000 |- men". Formation of World State and UESPA*. More space | stations. Moon Station I. First manned Mars landing; ex- | ploration and settlement. Fundamental Declaration of Martian | Colonies. Asteroid belt investigations begin. 2010 |- DY-200 ships designed. | S.S. James Cook makes first journey to Jupiter. | S.S. Savannah lost on first Saturn mission. S.S. Goddard 2020 |- completes mission successfully. Birth of | Zefram Cochrane, 2025 | | Moon and Mars continue to grow in population. "Space ferries" 2030 |- developed to transport colonists. | | Colonel Green's war. | 2040 |- Exploration and colonization of Solar System continues. | Discovery of di-lithium. DY-300 and DY-400 vessels built. | Numerous research stations on distant moons. Standard 2050 |- procedures developed for exploratory missions. | | Solar system fully explored. DY-500 vessels with ion-impulse 2060 |- drive appear. Main concentrations of human population remain | on Earth, moon and Mars. UESEA* becomes UESPA (United Earth Space | Probe Agency) in administrative reorganization. 2070 |- | S.S. Valiant sent out by UESPA to survey nearby star systems. | | Last message recieved from Valiant. Vessel presumed lost. 2080 |- Temporary hiatus in exploration due to governmental reluc- | tance. Zefram Cochrane begins works at Princeton-Pennsylvania | Accelerator. Tachyon experiment confirms faster-than-light | speeds. UESPA decides to apply Cochrane's work to 2090 |- space travel. Work begins on design of hyperlight engine | and vessel to accomodate it. | Departure of S.S. Bonaventure. 2100 |- Return of Bonaventure. Existance of other planets and | races confirmed. Colonies established in nearby systems; | plans made for further exploration. Such exploration reveals | many new planets. First contact with Vulcans. Cultural 2110 |- exchange program begins. | Disappearance of Zefram Cochrane from Alpha Centauri. | 2120 |- Exploration and discovery continues. Many new races con- | tacted. Interstellar commerce and cultural exchange begins. | Department of Interstellar Relations handles diplomatic | affairs. 2130 |- Proposal to join civilizations into giant political network. | Formation of United Federation of Planets. Ratification | of Federation Constitution. Starfleet Academy set up. 2140 |- Standard procedures set up for further exploration. First | star bases set up. Aliens begin appearing in starship | crews. All starships designated by prefix U.S.S. Colo- | nization of Deneva. 2150 |- | U.S.S. Archon disappears on survey mission to Beta III. | 2160 |- Romulan War, 2161-62. Neutral Zone and asteroid forts | established to guard against further intrusions. | U.S.S. Horizon visits Sigma Iotia II, leaves "The Book" | in violation of Prime Directive. 2170 |- | First contact with Klingon Empire. | | 2180 |- Exploration and discovery continues. New classes of ships | designed for exploration and commerce. New colonies con- | tinue to be established. | 2190 |- | Janus VI mining colony established. | | 2200 |- | Constitution-type starships designed. Twelve built, in- | cluding the U.S.S. Enterprise. | 2210 |- | U.S.S. Valiant lost on exploratory probe to Eminiar VII. | reports that planet is at war with its neighbor. | Birth of Richard Daystrom. 2220 |- | Birth of James T. Kirk. | | 2230 |- | Kodos "the executioner" murders half the population of | Tarsus IV. | 2240 |- Battle of Donatu V with Klingons; inconclusive. | | Installation of Daystrom's computer systems aboard Con- | stitution-type starships. Christopher Pike assumes com- 2250 |- mand of Enterprise. Talos IV expedition. | Cloud-vampire attacks U.S.S. Farragut in Tycho star | group. | 2260 |- James T. Kirk assumes command of U.S.S. Enterprise. | On mission to edge of galaxy, Enterprise finds disaster re- | corder ejected from S.S. Valiant 189 years previously. | | | THE REST IS KNOWN. ____________________________________________________________________ * United Earth Space Exploration Authority First published in "Menagerie V" then in The Starfleet Handbook circa 1975, this timeline started it all. The late 20th Century dates are, of course, dated as are all timelines depicting near-future dates. Beyond this the timeline is incredibly consistent with later Treknical publications and timelines. Many early 21st Century interplanetary spacecraft names are found in the U.S.S. Enterprise Officers Manual's class listing for the DY-100 series. The dating of Colonel Green's War (2035) is substantiated in the Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual and additionally backed up by FASA (tying it to the 2035 sabotage of an experimental fusion drive on the moon). The rest of the 21st Century outline is on the mark with the exception of the unsubstantiated UESEA and the extremely late development of warp drive by Zefram Cochrane (though his date of birth is exact to the year). The late departure and return of the "Bonaventure" is undoubtedly due to this timeline predating "The Slaver Weapon" and Earth's abrupt contact with ferocious invaders. The remaining dates are somewhat vague and rounded, allowing later materials to provide specific years. Miscellaneous Notes And A Little Speculation After reading "Survivors" it's clear that there are two different New Paris colonies. New Paris was first mentioned in "The Galileo Seven" in the original series as the destination of the "Enterprise's" medical supplies. In "Survivors," New Paris is an ancient Earth colony settled sometime in the 21st Century--and completely out of contact with Earth and the U.F.P. until its rediscovery in the 24th Century. Tech Fandom has the original New Paris world settled in 2105 A.D. and a major colony. Since the TNG New Paris colony was apparently settled decades earlier, the later colony might have been named after the former world believed to be "lost." Anyhow, it's just a name, and in "Legacy" New Paris was simply called Turkana IV... If the dating of the planet-killer by Spock in Blish's "Star Trek 3" novelization of "The Doomsday Machine" is accurate, then the Borg could very well be the oldest race in the galaxy. The Blish dates are highly questionable (and wrong in many cases) but they are still dates and sometimes the only sources available. If the over 3 billion years old figure is correct, then the Borg undoubtedly started out assimilating non-humanoid races and bore little resemblance to the way they are known in TNG's time. Another interesting point is the interior of the anti-Borg planet-killer described in "Vendetta." Crystalline structures that harness all matter of energy: physical, kinetic, electromagnetic. In "Beyond The Farthest Star," the "Enterprise" encounters a gigantic alien pod ship derelict over three hundred million years old, once commanded by an insectoid being. Part of its interior consisted of ceiling-high energy accumulator wands: receptors to attract and store energy much like that in the planet-killer. Apparently the Borg absorbed this race also. And speaking of the Borg, it's assumed that the "mites" or "super Klingons" mentioned in "Probe" are in fact the Borg--something which the author intended and all readers seem to be in agreement with. There are two different classes of "Galaxy" class starships. The first "Galaxy" class ships were commissioned sometime near the end of the 5-year mission. These are small, fast exploratory ships and the first manned vessels to pierce the Barrier and explore other galaxies--far-fetched, but I don't write this stuff! They are mentioned in Vonda N. McIntyre novels and in Diane Carey's "Dreadnought!" novel. The more familiar "Galaxy" class ships we are accustomed to were commissioned about a century later and have only the class name in common. To make matters slightly more confusing, an upgraded "Galaxy" class was commissioned in the 2370s, named the "Galaxy (II)" class. We know from "Peak Performance" that the "Constellation" class cruisers are at least 80 years old. In the novel "Time For Yesterday," another U.S.S. "Constellation" is destroyed. It is not the same ship from "The Doomsday Machine," nor is it the frigate of Ships Of The Star Fleet. This starship appears to be the class ship of the "Constellation" class of TNG, but Starfleet Prototype says that the "Constellation" class star cruisers were newly-proposed and still on the drawing boards (design tanks) in the 2290s... For more confusion read Diane Duane's novel "My Enemy, My Ally" featuring yet another U.S.S. "Constellation." It wasn't until the much later ("The Romulan Way") that this adventure could be accurately dated 2270 by working backwards. The book makes it clear that she's a new ship carrying the same name as Decker's starship, but the "Constellation" won't be laid down for another 3 years and won't be commissioned until the year 2275. In Addition, her name will be changed from "Constellation II" to "Truxtun" (according to several technical fandom references). The same also applies to the U.S.S. "Intrepid." There's an error in counting years here, but where? Then along comes Jackill's Star Fleet Reference Manual 2 saying that the "Constellation" class was authorized in 2285-- maybe that explains it... But the 3rd book in this series then says that another "Constellation" (an "Excelsior" class) was authorized in the same year bearing the registry NCC-1728-B! Then, as if this isn't enough to give any serious Trek historian a headache, the "Galileo" Class Star- cruiser S.O.R.M. (Ship's Organization and Regulations Manual) tells us that the "Constellation" class starcruiser was launched in 2299, nicely agreeing with the Prototype manual. But then it says that during its shakedown cruise, the engines generated a wormhole effect, destroying the ship. All hands were lost, the "Constellation" class was scrubbed, and the radically different "Galileo" class was developed to replace it. Then what of the U.S.S. "Stargazer," U.S.S. "Victory" and the U.S.S. "Hathaway" we've seen?! Conjecture: while the lead ship of the "Constellation" class was being built, at least the hulls of other class members were con- structed (perhaps the U.S.S. "Hathaway," justifying her age in "Peak Performance"). After the "Galileo" SORM was published (circa 2310) problems with the engine design (which Should have been solved decades back with the "Cheetah" class!) were corrected and production resumed, enabling the "Constellation" class to enter service. This would also justify FASA's corrected dates for the "Constellation" class, built in the 2220s and 2230s, though the illustration and specs in the TNG Officers Manual are quite erroneous. The Cheyenne Operations Manual also sheds light supporting this: "The highly successful, four-engine 'Constellation II' Heavy Cruiser design proved itself in trials and in typical ship operations in the early 24th century." Note the 'II' suffix and the classification of Heavy Cruiser. Presumably this heavy cruiser class "Constellation (II)" is the NCC-2500 vessel illustrated in FASA's ST:TNG Officers Manual. It is included as such. Last Unicorn Games' The Price of Freedom sourcebook dates the commissioning of the "Constellation" class to 2304. As with the U.S.S. "Constellation," a Vulcan spacecraft called the "T'Pau" appears in the old novel "The Klingon Gambit." An old Vulcan ship of the same name was decommissioned at the Qualor II depot in early 2364 in "Unification." This may be the very same ship, but we will never know. Two of the most highly-questionable dates in this edition are those of the demise of the "Excelsior" class "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-B) and the launch of the "Ambassador" class "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-C). They are based upon the information about these two ships in FASA's ST:TNG Officers Manual (which is itself internally inconsistent) and working forwards from 1701-B's indisputed launch date of 2293 ("Generations") and 1701-C's undisputed demise date of 2344 ("Yesterday's Enterprise"). There is a half century gap between these dates, but all sources give the "Excelsior" class "Enterprise" a long and distinguished service life. The TNG Technical Manual claims that 1701-B mapped over 142 star systems and made first contact with 17 civilizations. The TNG Officers Manual has more to say: serving on 4 five-year galaxy exploration tours and giving an impressive figure of courier duties. On page 30 FASA dates her service life from 2/3910 to 2/8202 (the preceding page mistakenly gives 2/9208.12 for her destruction). That is, 42 years of service, and if a quick 53 year correction is applied, approximately from late 2292 to early 2335. The former date is very close to the mark, for now I will assume that circa 2335 is 1701-B's final year. While 42 years may seem a long time for a starship it is not unusual, and there is further sidestream information supporting multiple captains for 1701-B during her long service. Captain John Harriman is obviously her first commanding officer. The 1701-B cutaway poster gives the name of Tomas Johnson, Jr. as her captain. The sub-standard Federation Technological Survey Manual, with it's wacky timeline, offers the names of Saavik and Matthew Stanley as her captains (giving both Enterprises a more or less equal service life of 22 years each, with -C having 3 captains). Assuming 42 years of service and assuming her captains were Harriman, Johnson, Saavik, and Stanley, it amounts to some 10 years of service per commanding officer. Reasonable. As for 1701-C, the Officers Manual (calling her an "Alaska" class battle cruiser) gives her launch about one year after 1701-B's demise. Amounting for correction, that would be 2336, giving Captain Garrett 8 years to command her until 2344. Back in 1988, Temporal Graphics (a particularly dreadful publisher of Treknical one-sheet posters, probably starting this downwards trend) began printing FASA-based sheets on TNG designs and one of which was 1701-C based upon info in the TNG Officers Manual. It also went with the faulty (SFC timeline) date of 2293 for the "Enterprise-C's" launch. In 1998, Last Unicorn Games published a ST:TNG Roleplaying game book. It featured some questionable, but workable, dates for the commissioning of some popular Next Generation class ships. According to this source, the U.S.S. "Ambassador" was commissioned in 2322. A reasonable date for the lead ship, though regrettably classifying it as an explorer not a heavy cruiser, contradicting on-screen dialog. The "Ambassador" class starship entering service in 2322 fits with "Enterprise (II)" class continuity in that their service durations would be ending beginning around 2314 (2289 being their average year of commission+25 years as standard duration for this starship class), and the "Ambassador" class heavy cruisers are worthy replacements for the time. Page 196 of "The Art of the Impossible" also implies that Garrett took command of the "Enterprise" in 2336, but it is immediately contradicted by the next book in "The Lost Era" series "Well of Souls" (pushing the date back to 2332, and even stating on the back cover that she commanded the flagship for 12 years). I would therefore have no trouble in accepting 2332 but for its contradicting Garrett's back history. The second "Stargazer" novel has her serving aboard the "Excelsior" as Second Officer in 2333. Her bio in Starship Creator also has her serving aboard other vessels during the same time period. Therefore, rather than contradict these earlier sources, 2336 will be retained, with "Well of Souls" being set late in that year. Speaking of "Yesterday's Enterprise" and the ultimate fate of 1701-C, we know that there were survivors from the ship taken prisoner by the Romulans in 2344, including Tasha Yar. They were interrogated and killed. Many fans have moaned over why the Romulans, isolated from galactic politics since the Tomed Incident of 2311, would in the 2350s decide to clone Captain Picard (of the "Stargazer" at that time) of all Star Fleet personnel. It seems obvious to me that they gained some foreknowledge about 1701-C's encounter with her successor. Aware that Picard would later command the Federation flagship, they began to plan ahead... Now getting consistent starship class chronology data on 24th Century vessels is just as much a bitch! Why? The splintering of technical fandom for one thing, and the many different interpretations and postulates based upon limited data (not to mention how much can be read into an NCC number for a ship which has never appeared on-screen and only appears in print in the extremely carelessly written and contradictory Star Trek Encyclopedia!). There are 4 prime sources for the glimpsed, barely documented, and often throw-away classes of new ships of the Trek universe's back histories. Inet1 - which includes several mock Ships of the Star Fleet manuals (nicely done but somewhat buggy and I dare say incomplete and/or unfinished), offers specific ship dates as expected from any hardcore Treknical work (dates laid down, launched, and commissioned). Inet10 - a Trek RPG Net which essentially contains the expanded work of LUG's contributions. Probably the weakest link so far as chron. dating goes, but probably also the most accessible. Inet11 - Bravo Fleet HQ, a fan web site which, in addition to their own original shipworks, have provided detailed construction histories of these new ships in question. And, SsS - Starship Spotter, a puny publication though mainstream, which could have been so much better had more ships and info been incorporated, not to mention true multi-view illustrations--but dates are what we're looking for here. The glimpsed vessels I speak of primary come into play in the graveyard scene of "The Best of Both Worlds" at Wolf 359, the assault on the Borg cube near the beginning of "First Contact," and the climax of DS9's run. Here is my outline of the data, conflicting and consistent as per class designation: "Akira" class - Inet1 gives a commissioning date of 2361, Inet11 gives 2363, and Inet10 gives 2368 as does SsS. "Ambassador" class - Inet10 gives a commissioning date of 2322, Inet1 gives 2325, and Inet11 gives 2330! Though perhaps Bravo HQ is referring to an upgraded "Ambassador" class starship, as there were 2 strikingly different models in use. "Centaur" class - Inet11 gives a commissioning date of 2325 while Inet10 gives 2373! Nearly 50 years! Actually Inet10 has the better claim as an unnamed design appears similar to this in the DSN Tech Manual as one of the thrown- together quickie designs assembled to take back Cardassia in Operation Return. Though I suppose it could very well be Based Upon a 50 year old design as it incorporates old-style components. "Danube" class - Inet11 gives a commissioning date of 2367 while Inet10 gives 2368. Very workable. "Defiant" class - Inet11 gives a commissioning date of 2370 and Inet1 gives 2372. "Excelsior" class - Yes, we know when the U.S.S. "Excelsior" entered service but what about the rest of the class? One interpretation is that these are all old ships kept in service for nearly a century, and their building time has long ended. Inet1 goes with the assumption that they were manufactured in "batches" over the course of a century, based upon modern NCC ranges. That is, a range of years can be derived from the 5-digit NCCs, provided NCCs are available. Logical, but it is strange how they haven't been externally modernized in the least. "Intrepid" class - Inet1 gives 2369 for the commissioning year, while Inet10 and Inet11 are in agreement on 2370 (though the months are off!). "Nebula" class - Inet1 gives a commissioning date of 2354, Inet11 gives 2355, and Inet10 gives 2357 as does SsS (curiously it names the "Honshu" as representative of this class). "New Orleans" class - Inet1 gives 2340 (must be that NCC again), Inet10 gives 2358, and Inet11 gives 2364! Too much! "Norway" class - Inet11 gives a commissioning date of 2360, while Inet1 gives 2361 (both in late months of the year). Inet10 jumps to 2369 for a commissioning date! "Nova" class - Inet11 gives a commissioning date of 2369, while both Inet1 and Inet10 give 2370. Very workable. "Olympic" class - The infamous "Hope" class as per the dedication plaque, though this nominal class name still sticks around and I'm willing to accept it as the class name for this ship, though in the alternate future timeline the "Pasteur" is "Hope" class. Inet10 gives a commissioning date of 2361, while Inet11 gives 2368 (December no less). "Prometheus" class - Inet11 gives a commissioning date of 2373 while Inet10 gives 2374. "Saber" class - Inet11 gives a commissioning date of 2343. Inet1 gives a commissioning date of 2356! (+/-13 years). Inet10 gives a commissioning date of 2370! "Sovereign" class - Inet10 gives a commissioning date of 2370. Inet11 gives a commissioning date of 2371! Inet1 gives a commissioning date of 2372! "Steamrunner" class - Inet1 gives a commissioning date of 2342. Inet10 gives a commissioning date of 2369! Inet11 gives a commissioning date of 2376! So many contradictions and so much confusion over the U.S.S. "Grissom" in ST III (and her future sisterships) has developed in fandom over the years. Again due to the splintering of technical fandom (mainly due to the hard-ass attitude of Paramount/Pocket Books and 'officialdom'). Reviewing my notes, if the data is taken Chronologically, the many contradictions begin to make sense and much confusion is cleared up. Presented here, for the first time anywhere, is an attempt to make sense of the entire design lineage nightmare of the "Oberth" Group from a chronological perspective. To begin with, just as the "Independence" class served the role of Class II Support Ship during the early 23rd Century, the "Oberth" class took over the role in the late 23rd Century. In the case of the former, "Independence" class offshoots were rarely mentioned anywhere, and they began their lives as freighters. In the case of the latter, the U.S.S. "Grissom" began life as a "Gagarin" (NCC-630) class research vessel, first authorized for construction in early 2266. This is the earliest nominal class name and spacecraft class designation ever applied to the "Grissom" (by FASA) and certainly had the strongest claim. Jackill's Star Fleet Reference Manual Volume II also used this class and type designation, at least in the first edition (later editions would bow to Okuda's revisions), and even Starfleet Prototype would acknowledge "Gagarin"--but would call it a survey vessel. FASA gives the reference stardate of 2/1912 for the "Gagarin" class entering service. This translates nicely into December, 2269. Nicely it jibes with Jackill's authorization date, but the key problem in unravelling class lineage lies in When these reference manuals were supposedly published in the Trek Universe, and how up to date they are. Starting off with "Gagarin" class though is the logical course and it is solidly acknowledged in fandom. Further backing this is the ship's specs being fairly consistent and all acknowledging her ordinance of a mere 1 phaser emplacement. Space vessels are normally upgraded in weaponry not downgraded. Thus it comes as no surprise that both the Line Officers Requirements Manual and its follow-up Starfleet Dynamics both log the class vessel NCC-630 as a "Garneau" class survey vessel, armed with 6 phaser emplacements in 3 banks. Clearly the U.S.S. "Gagarin" was refitted to the specs of the U.S.S. "Garneau" and the nominal class was changed (sometime in the 2280s?), probably due to increased conflicts (Kzinti and Klingons), so out go some labs and in go some phaser banks. This seems a logical enough progession, but then we have the Federation Recognition Chart (early 2290) strangely calling a vessel (NCCs from 630 to 651) a "Komarov" class superscout. Yet another revision? Possibly, or a subclass. There are only 20-odd ships considered a part of this class, while Jackill's lists 90-odd ships comprising the "Gagarin" class (NCCs from 600 to 694). Presumably by 2290, the original "Gagarin" class (later "Garneau" class) was split, with 20-odd ships again refitted, but to the specs of the U.S.S. "Komarov" (which, like the "Garneau," is Not listed as an original "Gagarin" class survey vessel, so both lead ships are new-builds). Strangely the dating of these reference works is too darn close to one another and the class names clash. The Chart is early 2290 giving the new entry as "Komarov," Star Fleet Dynamics is 2291 and gives "Garneau" (also acknowledging that Line Officers Requirements is from 2280-2290), and Starfleet Prototype gives "Gagarin." Here's how it's resolved: the Recognition Chart only acknowledges the latest subgroup called the "Komarov" (presumably leaving out the other registry numbers and class names because the entire group is in the state of refit flux), "Garneau" is acknowledged in both entries because most ships of the "Gagarin" class have existed in this upgraded form throughout the 2280s, and close scrutiny of the Prototype manual lists an incredible 470 vessels in service--this book is clearly applying "Gagarin" class to mean the entire Main class listing as opposed to subclass (heck, it might even be referring to Survey Vessels in general!), in any case she started out as a "Gagarin" class vessel and the original class is being acknowledged here. Having settled that, there is one more piece of discontinuity and confusion to chuck into the pile. In the 1980s, a truly pathetic, forgettable, piece-of-garbage single 'blueprint' sheet called the "Glenn" class fleet survey vessel was printed. It's best forgotten, not only for its poor quality but for oversizing the "Grissom" giving her an overall length of nearly 200 meters and a ship's complement of 220. Check this one off as a disinformation source designed to confuse Threat Force elements (as Okuda and Sternbach would say), though it's interesting to note that Jackill's lists a "Gagarin" class vessel by this name with the registry NCC-632. Perhaps for some brief moment in time, just as the "Constitution" class had been often called "Constellation" class, the "Gagarin" class was called "Glenn" class? Again, this one's best forgotten. Finally we move onto the 24th Century, but first stopping off with FASA's TNG Officers Manual. Entering service on reference stardate 2/8502, which translates to 2346 A.D., is the "Sagan" class science research vessel, looking identical to the "Gagarin" externally and said to be an improved "Gagarin" class with better shielding and weaponry, and so forth. The ship registries are linear, from NCC-20000 through NCC-20016, and are clearly new-build vessels (probably among the last to employ sequential NCCs, but then again these are, after all, relatively small ships, quickly constructed though by the info presented here, their construction dragged out). Of interesting note is the "Tsiolkovsky" listed here as being of this class and lost. Possibly the vessel had been upgraded to the "Oberth" class and had an NCC change (unlikely) or rather was lost and her replacement was built as an "Oberth" class vessel which was in turn quickly lost in "The Naked Now." Yes, I am saving the "Oberth" name for last since it's currently most commonly identified with this spacecraft type. It is the 24th Century's "Gagarin" class, consisting primarily of new-build ships, though I do not discount older surviving members being refitted to the new design and gaining a nominal class change. How long as the "Oberth" configuration been around? That is difficult to say, as with the "Constitution" class being applied to All subclasses, so is the "Oberth" designation. They are mentioned from time to time in novels set in the late 23rd Century (Spock was commanding an "Oberth" class vessel in 2294 in one book). Now that that is finished, I can now discuss the many offshoots of the "Gagarin" class which Do Not appear externally identical and permeate Treknical fandom. Again, I begin by going back to Jackill's (Volume II for starters) since his ships seem to represent the initial (undergunned and many named) vessels, with their original authorization dates. Right after the "Gagarin" class was authorized for construction in 2266, the "Angueira" class hospital ship was authorized. Take the same primary hull and nacelles as the "Gagarin" and attach a bloated secondary hull in place of the sensor pod secondary hull. That's the gist of it. The secondary hull mostly contains medical wards for patients. This class design is not duplicated elsewhere. The only problem I have is with the registry numbers which conflict with the "Gagarin" class and with the 4-digit NCCs on the original drawing (the class ship being NCC-6100). These are best logged as errors and kept at that. In mid-2268, the "Orka" (NCC-100) class gunboat was authorized: take the complete primary hull of a "Gagarin" (nacelles and all) and, in place of the secondary hull/sensor pod, mount a third warp nacelle (same model as the above two, but inverted), then graft on a pair of lateral megaphaser emplacements (same model used on the "Avenger" class heavy frigate). This design presumably flopped. Line Officers Requirements (2280s, remember) uses the same design and NCC-100, minus the megaphasers (and doesn't invert the third nacelle) calling her a "Clarke" class superscout, and gives her the same phaser upgrade the "Gagarin" received: 3 banks consisting of 6 phasers. But I'm contradicting myself, aren't I? Having already said that ships are rarely downgraded ornance-wise. This little ship is the exception, as stated in Starfleet Dynamics, the small powerplant of this group does not have enough juice to power megaphasers. They goofed with the initial design, believing that it could conceivably power megaphasers. Maybe it can for short periods of time, but in the longrun Star Fleet made the decision to drop the megaphasers and convert the class to that of the "Clarke" superscout (don't ask as to why the ship's name change). Then around 2291, the "Clark" superscout is redesignated a diplomatic clipper, according to Starfleet Dynamics and Starfleet Prototype (the latter actually flips the third nacelle over, making her look very much like the original "Orka" configuration, sans megaphasers--slightly better warp dynamics?). Perhaps this was due to the "Komarov" class upgrades going into service? A month or so after the "Orka" class gunboat was authorized in 2268, another "Gagarin" spinoff was authorized: the "Jester" (NCC-200) class light corvette. Looks exactly like a "Gagarin" class but with an "Avenger" class photon torpedo pod in place of the sensor pod (that is, with 4 torpedo tubes: 2 fore and 2 aft firing). In the 2280s, NCC-200 becomes the "Azmodius" class corvette, the most obvious change being the standard phaser upgrade all these "Gagarin" Group ships receive. By the time of Starfleet Prototype the "Azmodius" is back to light corvette designation--her torpedo pod replaced with the more compact fore/aft firing torpedo bay seen on the U.S.S. "America" heavy cruiser of the "Enterprise (II)" class (still with 4 tubes). In 2278, the "Todega" (NCC-S300) class tug was authorized for construction: the basic "Gagarin" primary hull but with 4 nacelles back to back, mated to a large tractor beam emitter module (same model as employed on the much older "Faranarton" class heavy tugs of the 2250s). Nothing more is known of this class. Even less is known of the "Greer" (NCC-472) class corsair in Starfleet Prototype, and the "Darwin" (NCC-652) class scout on the Federation Recognition Chart. Only profiles are available of both ships and they externally appear identical: "Gagarin" class primary hull and nacelles, NO secondary support hull whatsoever. However, the Chart does note the span of NCCs from 652 through 674 for the "Darwin" class. Again, it's apparent that these were split from the original "Gagarin"/"Garneau" class, a simple matter of doing away with most of the hull, not counting internal upgrades. Too many research and survey vessels than initially needed no doubt, with the expanding U.F.P. it only stands to reason that these tiny Class II ships will be superceded by larger ships capable of greater range and capable of independent operation (Class I ships of the line). For many years I have speculated that the "god" entity appearing in ST V might have be related to the Cytherians of "The Nth Degree." Both were located near the galactic core and were advanced non-corporeal beings. The novelization of ST V also leads one to believe that the Great Barrier was constructed to contain the creature. Cox's excellent "Q Continuum" trilogy settled the issue: the Q erected the Great Barrier to imprison a sadistic, self-centered being called The One. Not only that, but the Barrier surrounding the galaxy's rim was also erected as a "mote" to keep an even more devilish creature, known as 0, locked out. We are led to believe that 0, poking its life force through cracks in the Barrier, is what affected Gary Mitchell in "Where No Man Has Gone Before" and indeed the S.S. "Valiant" a century earlier. This would, on the surface, seem to contradict Peter David's "Q-Squared" novel in which Q is beaten senseless and becomes the galactic Barrier itself, adrift in a disembodied form. However, with the multiple Time Tracks in use in "Q-Squared" it could very well have occurred in an alternate timeline. Consequently, Q might not have even been aware of this portion of his life, thus the omission from "The Q Continuum." The trilogy allowed me to move up the establishment dates of not just one barrier but both, and most specifically. Prior to this source I had assumed that the galactic barrier had been formed or created billions of years ago around the time of the formation of the Milky Way. These novels also breathe some life into the "Day Of The Dove" creature and Gorgon of "And The Children Shall Lead" infamy. I hope this dove-tailing isn't taken too far by future authors. Reasoning along the same lines, I suppose it's possible that the Redjack entity originating from 19th Century Earth in "Wolf In The Fold" might have been related to the entity calling itself Ronin in "Sub Rosa" which claimed to have been born on Earth in the 17th Century. Both were non-corporeal energy beings, one gaining sustenance from fear, the other apparently feeding on love. But if we keep grasping for straws here, we could also consider the "Day Of The Dove" entity as an offshoot. At least Ronin and Redjack both claimed to be from Earth and moved out into space as Mankind did. The animated episode "The Magicks of Megas Tu" poorly fits into the timeline with ST V's Great Barrier at the galactic core. You know Kirk's quote of how no probe, no starship has ever successfully returned... Yet in the cartoon, the "Enterprise" not only made it to the center of the galaxy but also entered another dimension/universe and encountered the inhabitants of Megas Tu. Unsolvable inconsistancy? Not quite. The novelization (Star Trek Log 3) includes dialog about the ship not being quite at the galactic center, although it's strongly implied that they are very close. The 'fireworks' effects could also be from the Great Barrier. When drawn to Megas Tu the 'magic' powers are the highlight of the animated episode and much nonsense transpires before the crew are placed on trial by the paranoid Megans. Kirk battles the prosecutor and wins (perhaps too easily?) the lives and freedom of his crew to return home. I believe that immediately after Spock's final lines debating Lucien's place in mythology, the Megas pulled the same trick as the Paxans did to the crew in "Clues." Their memories of Megas Tu were erased and the ship's logs doctored. The mental powers of the Megas could very well have accomplished this--without going against their word of helping the ship get home and of welcoming any new visitors to Megas Tu. The Klingon homeworld in Tech Fandom is known as Kazh, the second planet orbiting the binary star Klingonki Kazara. The novels and FASA call it Klinzhai. Other sources, and the oldest of novels, call it Klingon, Klingonii, or just Kling. Some people have argued that just as our world has many names in many languages, so does the Klingon planet. Others claim that Klinzhai and Kazh are two different worlds. I've tried to keep the name consistent with the source material. Now with ST VI, the name Kronos has been offered and there is no concrete information to support this world as being the homeworld. Some believe that Kronos was the original homeworld in ST VI and the planet seen in TNG is another homeworld resettled. Quite frankly all I had managed to interpret from ST VI and the novelization was that Kronos was a major world in the empire whose atmosphere was damaged by the subspace shockwave. In any case, I've tried to keep the planet's name consistent with the source for each entry. At long last some light has been shed on this problem in the 3rd season Deep Space Nine episode "The House of Quark" when Quark is brought to Kronos and states that it is the Klingon homeworld. Yet this does not necessarily mean that Kronos is the homeworld during the original series, nor necessarily the only homeworld. The U.S.S. Cheyenne Operations Manual states that following ST VI, the Klingons were evacuated from "(old) Qo'noS" to "(new) Qo'noS." Accepting this, "(new) Qo'noS" is anyone's guess but could very well be the neighboring Kahless system speculated to be the base from which the "old faction" Klingons hail from. The novel "Kahless" strongly implies that Qo'noS is The homeworld. Perhaps the original world was re-settled in the 24th Century after New Qo'noS was settled? This seems the most consistent theory, in keeping with Kronos consistently appearing in the newer series as the homeworld and looking very much as it did back in ST VI and early TNG episodes. Newer novels such as "Kahless" and "The Left Hand of Destiny" strongly Insist that it must be the case, and likewise imply that this is indeed the homeworld of the ridgeheaded breed of which Kahless The Unforgettable belongs. Perhaps the more humanoid Klingons of the original series, after ascending to power, employed the (suitably-named) planet Kahless as a ghetto-world, permanently exhiling this more violet, bumpy-headed race? Shortly before ST-TMP, the tables were turned and the planet Kahless became Their hellhole after re-conquering Qo'noS, with maybe a few notable Klingon warriors (Kor, Kang, Koloth) allowed to retain their status in the Empire. More of this Klingon racism below. FASA and certain novels maintain that the Klingons in the original series were "Human fusions." Tech Fandom and Roddenberry reject this idea, claiming that there are different racial groups of Klingons. I like to think of the "Fusion" concept as an early U.F.P. explanation for the physical differences, no doubt originated by Dr. Emanuel Tagore, which was proven wrong [TOS #16]. The Deep Space Nine episode "Blood Oath" brings back three classic Klingons: Kor, Koloth, and Kang. They all, unfortunately, have ridged heads! Some fans accept that Klingons have always appeared this way and "Blood Oath" is the definitive answer. Not so. Fusion backers claim the head ridges become more pronounced in the "Fusion" races in the Klingons' upper years because the Klingon genes become dominant over the Human genes. The naturally-evolved multi-race backers simply go along with the ridge development being tied into aging, much like wrinkles and sagging skin in Human aging (which seemed almost absent in the 130+ year old trio!). Yet selective-breeding and controlled gene pools is very plausible (and indicated in the Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual) at least in certain eras and/or castes/races. The uniformly-ridged 'berserker' Klingons glimpsed manning the warships in ST-TMP's opening are possibly examples of this breed. The final novel in Michael Jan Friedman's "My Brother's Keeper" trilogy (set shortly after "Where No Man Has Gone Before") explains a race of "enhanced" Klingons of immense size and strength, which I am personally convinced are the ST-TMP 'berserkers' and neatly disposed of. The discrepancy was brilliantly handled in "Trials And Tribble-ations" with a journey back to K-7. "THOSE are Klingons?" Worf: "Those are Klingons, and it is a long story...we do not discuss it with outsiders." O'Brien and Bashir are left asking "What Happened? Some kind of genetic engineering? A viral mutation?" Hostility between the Klingon races is further substantiated by Darvin calling modern Klingons "foul-smelling barbarians" earlier in the episode, though it may have been a ploy to hide his Klingon identity. Something not to be discussed with outsiders could mean anything: shame of contaminating their bloodlines by creating fusion races or perhaps the genocide of the more humanoid race. Looking at the whole picture I feel that naturally-evolved races fits most of the facts. The viral mutation theory is contradicted by Kahless in "Rightful Heir" appearing very ridged, and he dates back a thousand years to pre-spaceflight Klingons. For the record, the more Human-like Klingon race present in the original series is called the Sta Mura in Technical Fandom (i.e. the Federation Reference Series, Ships of the Star Fleet etc.) and Friedman refers to them as the Kamorh'dag (northern continent clans) in his novel "Faces of Fire." The ridged Klingons of the films and the 24th Century are respectively called the Bur Chak, which Friedman calls the Gevish'rae (southern continent clans) or the "Thirsting Knives." The near-extermination of the northern continent clans by the "Thirsting Knives" clans towards the end of the five-year mission in a civil war is mentioned in passing in novels and fan literature ("Faces of Fire" is perhaps the start of the confict, while Rittenhouse justifies the construction of the U.S.S. "Star Empire" by the time of "Dreadnought!" because of a Klingon purge within the Empire. "From The Files of Star Fleet Command" substantiates this by claiming that the "new faction" is actually of an old regime based from the planet Kahless and has thrust resources into building new ships and integrating new technology into the ST-TMP Klingon fleet). The Klingon change in psyche from the original series to the TNG mindset is probably equated with the racial dominance changeover and therefore politics. While the original series Klingons were shrewd atheist soldiers, the TNG era Klingons are bone-headed warriors with strong superstitions and beliefs, believe in sexual equality (as opposed to the originals noted for treating women like "chattel" strictly for sex and reproduction), and preach "Klingon honor" ad nauseum. This much is at least partially due to the rise of a Cult of Kahless "a few decades ago" (mentioned so briefly in passing in DSN #22) prior to 2373. "In The Name Of Honor" directly states that the Kahless philosophy started changing Klingon politics much earlier, in the late 2280s (nicely bridging the gap between ST V and ST VI, I place this novel in mid-2288 rather than the author's 2287, to fit this Chronology better). While Lt. West states in "Killing Blow" (c. 2260) that the cult of Kahless is growing but won't be a dominant force in the Empire for another 75 to 100 years, nicely jibing with the above material. Peter David offers another explanation going back to the 23rd Century in "Triangle: Imzadi II," perhaps sparking the trend. Quoting the Romulan spy Saket: "Our alliance had an effect on both our races... We learned from each other; unfortunately the mutual education was not an equitable one. We were a better, stronger, more decent race before we allied with the Klingons. An entire generation of our leadership grew up during the alliance, and learned from the Klingons their thieving ways, their duplicity and fundamental lack of trustworthiness. The Klingons, on the other hand, saw the way in which other races regarded us. Saw how our honor, our strategy and breeding elevated us in the eyes of others. And so they mimicked those attributes in order to raise themselves up to other races, discarding us once they had stripped us of our weaponry and our very character..." Perhaps a biased opinion. The short story "I Am Klingon" (published in "Strange New Worlds II") goes back to the FASA fusion theory, claiming that Klingon Defense Force members of that time underwent a bioengineering transformation to allow infiltration of the Federation from within. It sounds no more plausible now than it did then, despite the story filling in a piece of Klingon history for Worf not to "discuss with outsiders" in "Trials And Tribble-ations." The end result was chaos and civil war, according to the humanoid Klingon of the story, K'pril, not too different than the Klingon purge and ascension to power of the Bur Chak. Perhaps a compromise is in order: maybe the Sta Mura were bio-enhanced to pass as Humans, that is, beyond their already-Human appearance (beyond the wave of McCoy's medical scanner in "The Trouble With Tribbles" to quickly detect a Klingon agent). A civil war may have been triggered and the too-Human Sta Mura exterminated. Exceptions being a few "enhanced" Klingons of value. The U.S.S. "Lynx" timeship blueprints place the Eugenics Wars only 218 years before the launching of this unique starship. It is probably another typo. Swapping the 8 and the 1, making 281 years, is more reasonable and fits the facts: the incorporation of a cloaking device and the modern Class 1-b hull. This places the launch/commissioning around 2275 and not 2212. The entries provided in the Chronology from these blueprints also assume that each mission was undertaken as outlined and that the "Lynx" project proceeded as planned. Now with the publication of Jackill's 2nd Star Fleet Reference Manual, however, we can more accurately place the "Lynx" around late 2274 at the latest since authorization for "Einstein" class timeslip vessels came in February of 2275 and represent a superior ship design placed into series production. Few dates are established for the journey of "The Devil's Heart" in the novel of the same name. I have tried my best to fit the history of this stone with what has already been established but the dates are rough approximations for the most part. The novel is set in 2368 shortly after "I, Borg" as the stardate and material suggests. T'Sara started digging for the Heart 10 years prior to this. Later we learn that Atropos had been selectively deserted "for centuries" prior to the stone being passed onto the Collector when Atropos had prospered for a century. This goes all the way back to "The First Empire" founded by Kessec which seems to clash with FASA material which states that the first emperor was Kahless (and this only holds water if we assume this is Not our Kahless The Unforgettable, of course). Considering that the first slave race was annexed in the 1990s and that Kahless died shortly afterwards (the novel states that the Klingons had the blood of a dozen races on their hands during this era) I approximated 2010: after the rise of Kagran to the throne. Yet for all we know, Kessec might have been Kahless if we were to throw out the FASA information. I suppose it all depends on how you define the First Empire and when it started. Dates prior to this when the Heart is in Romulan and Andorian hands are framed by FASA sources. They seem to fit reasonably well. The biggest problem is with Garamond who not only had the stone handed to him by Surak (around 60 B.C. which can't be more than a few years off) but apparently departed with S'Task's followers (150 A.D.??) and lived to a ripe old age on Romulus long before their rediscovery of space- flight. He was said to have lived to be nearly 300 years old (Earth years, Romulan years, Vulcan years???). The voyage alone had to have lasted at least a century, and probably several. The only logical explan- ation is that Garamond lived to be about 300 not counting time dilation effects experienced at the near-light speeds of the Vulcan generation ships. This, plus the longevity which holders of the Heart seem to possess (barring accidents) accounts for his age. Careful scrutiny of the chronological references within the last episodes of The Next Generation may reveal some missing time. Possibly as much as a Year or more is unaccounted for prior to the 7th season episodes (and DS9's 2nd season)! In "Parallels" Captain Riker of the alternate timeline tells Worf that he was captain of the ship for 4 years, "ever since Captain Picard was killed with the incident with the Borg." "The Best of Both Worlds" was set at the end of the 3rd season and at the beginning of the 4th--less than 3 and a half years prior to "Parallels" if we assume that 1,000 stardate units = 1 year. Also in the same episode, Data tells Worf that the Klingon married Deanna Troi exactly 2 years, 1 month, and 12 days ago as an outcome of Deanna caring for Worf following his back injury in "Ethics." But "Ethics" was midway through the 5th season--just 1.8 years before "Parallels." Maybe certain episodes occurred at different times in the multiverse of alternate timelines? Picard reminds Ensign Sito of the 'daredevil stunt' pulled at the Academy 3 years ago in "Lower Decks." He must be referring to Wesley's forbidden maneuver in "The First Duty" as the same actress is playing the same character involved in the incident. But "The First Duty" is a 5th season episode and there's less than 2 years between these two episodes! Yet in a 7th season episode such as "Thine Own Self" Deanna accurately recalled the correct span of time from when she had temporary command of the "Enterprise" ("Disaster"). Deep Space Nine only made matters worse. In the episode "Cardassians" Molly O'Brien is said to be 3 years old, but she was in- disputably born in "Disaster" which is a 5th season episode which would make her closer to 2 since the DS9 episode is set early in its 2nd season. Even worse is Peter David's novel "The Siege," set during DS9's first season, with the subplot of Molly celebrating her 3rd birthday! And the next-to-last DS9 episode of the 2nd season "Tribunal" features Kira saying O'Brien's daughter is 5 years old! The episode "Second Sight" kicks off with Commander Sisko's personal log entry stating that it's the 4th anniversary of the Wolf 359 battle where his wife Jennifer died. The time differential is a fraction over 3 years and well under 4 years whether you subtract the stardates or go by the episodes' placements in each season. A later DS9 episode, "The Wire," gives us more of the same. Garak claims he began to switch on his pain-relieving implant 2 years ago (say, late 2368) to help cope with the DS9 station environment. Yet, all of his accounts emphasize his discommendation as happening immediately before the Cardassian withdrawl of Bajor: about a year later in 2369... Maybe the DS9 personnel are sticking with the "local" Bajoran years with may be shorter than Standard years? Pretty wild and with all this data we could almost conclude with certainty that there's a missing gap of time (much like with the classic series' gap between "Court Martial" and "The Menagerie") but other references ("Thine Own Self") work against it as do the stardates which still pinpoint the general placement of the episodes within the broadcast seasons. Speaking of DS9, the dating of the novel "Betrayal" has been corrected. When published, the events were believed to be contemporary (i.e. set during the then-current season). The newer novel "Valhalla" is a loose prequel to the events in "Betrayal," namely the Cardassian power struggle, and the author's note also clearly states that "Betrayal" follows it. This isn't as bad as it appears as there were few chronological references to date "Betrayal" in the first place. "Valhalla" on the other hand makes it clear that it's an early 2371 story with the reference to the "Defiant" not at the station (probably picking up where the previous DS9 novel "Proud Helios" left off) and a later chapter insinuating that the story is set before "Civil Defense." There is a slight discrepency regarding Precisely when ST IV occurs. Obviously between ST III and ST V, but certain sources do not jibe very well together... ST II is Treknically dated as being in early 2287 (the exact month, day, and year of the "Enterprise's" destruction is supplied in Ships of the Star Fleet Volume 1: January 28, 2287--though Kirk's birthdate is supposedly in late March, according to a couple sources, which may move this down a couple months. However, it is debatable if all the events in ST II occur with or without a certain time lapse). ST IV opens with Admiral Kirk's crewmates preparing to depart Vulcan. "We're in the third month of our Vulcan exile" suggests 3 months after ST III (during which Spock recovers from his Fal-tor-pan refusion ordeal and the Bird of Prey's bridge is radically upgraded to say the least). This would place ST IV sometime in April or May. The launch of 1701-A throws a minor glitch into the continuity. The Heavy Cruiser Evolution Blueprints and Ships of the Star Fleet agree on the specific dates for the ship's evolution: Laid Down: 01 May 2287 (or 01 March) Launched: 17 May 2288 Commissioned: 30 Jan 2289 The launch date is presumably her maiden launch at the very end of ST IV (the early 2289 commissioning date presumably was chosen to jibe with Kirk's ST IV log entry dating the 1789 "Bounty" mutiny as happening 500 years ago--a fact often overlooked by Trek historians). ST V picks up some weeks later as Scotty notes in his log, obviously prior to the starship's official commissioning as the vessel is suffering from massive systems failures. The obvious problem arising is something of a year's difference between the "Bounty's" voyage to Earth and 1701-A's flight. The starship's construction chronology is realistic and consistent with that of other starships, so should not be dismissed. Lots of theories abound to account for missing time... D.C. Comics tells an alternate account of how events unfold after ST III with their "Mirror Universe Saga" though I have personally ignored all comics in preparing this chronology file. Kirk's three-month figure might be off (though if using Vulcan months the time would be even shorter) or he might have begun counting the "exile" some months after landing the Klingon ship. It is unlikely though that Star Fleet Command would allow Kirk and company to remain on Vulcan for a year. Another concept to toy with is time-dilation, or the possibility that ST III did not immediately follow ST II and that the original "Enterprise" took months to limp back to Earth. Again unlikely, as David and Saavik had been transferred to the "Grissom" and there is no indication in the film or novelization of any excessive passage of time between the two films. Indeed, the "Enterprise" is still repairing her battle damage as ST III begins. A month of time passage between ST II and III would be Extremely generous. I have assumed a time lapse within ST IV. While we know that the Bird of Prey returned to the proper future time not long after their departure, we do not know when Kirk's trial was held. Considering the damage inflicted on Earth (her atmosphere alone being almost completely ionized!) a period of reconstruction and recovery would almost certainly be necessary (even if the sun does shine a minute after the whalesong!). It is not beyond credibility to say that Kirk's trial was postponed to the following year, with the new "Enterprise's" launch immediately following thereafter. The 20th Century's Dr. Taylor is also quickly rushed along after the trial aboard a science vessel to a distant world. There is a gap here. And let me say that Michael Okuda's chronology has the same problem, if not a bigger one. He sets ST II in 2285 (saying that Jim Kirk was born in March of 2233 places ST II in early 2285) with ST III in the same year, followed by ST IV in 2286, and ST V in 2287. There's A Lot of time unaccounted for here. Was the 1701-A sitting around in spacedock for a year, despite her successful ST IV maiden launch? I understand that some people are confused over Federation Member Worlds and the number of worlds in the U.F.P. New civilizations accepted into the U.F.P. receive either Full or Associated member status. The large bulk of U.F.P. member (or allied) systems are Associate members and number in the thousands by the 2280s. Full members (which number under 30 by the year 2268) are given greater attention in the Chronology and their admission numbers are noted. Full-status member worlds have higher status than Associate member worlds in the U.F.P. and are represented on the Federation Council, and are regular contributors to the Federation Treasury etc. So by 2165 Federation membership reaches 100--but the Federation only has 10 full members. Associate member status wasn't confirmed on-screen until the recent TNG episode "Attached." The Voyager episode "Innocence" has Captain Janeway state that the Federation is comprised of over 150 worlds--presumably planets granted full membership. UFC stands for United Federation Catalog. It is a survey number assigned to less well known systems, prior to receiving proper names (if ever). It was a product of Star Trek Maps to add consistency to the wide range of unnamed planetary systems. So the Treknical designation for Planet M-113 in "The Man Trap" would be UFC 113 (the M apparently indicating the sole Class M world in the system). Another variation on this is the duplicate Earth in "Bread and Circuses" logged as Planet 892 IV which would be UFC 892 using this nomenclature (IV indicating the fourth world orbiting this star), or later more commonly known by its common name of Magna Roma in both the novel "The Captain's Honor" and Johnson's The Worlds of the Federation. After typing in loads of entries which make references to quadrants, I think they deserve a little explanation. There are at least two systems in use here which, to prevent confusion, I will call Fleet Quadrants and Galactic Quadrants. The former nomenclature was used in the original series, but better defined and made popular in technical fandom manuals, with its roots in Star Trek Maps which defined U.F.P. space. Federation space is divided into five major sections: 4 quadrants and a central sphere called Quadrant 0 (though not really a quadrant at all). This sphere is 90 parsecs in radius and is centered on the central navigational beacon (at coordinates 0,0,0). Quadrants 1 through 4 encircle the beacon and are subdivided into 8 Subquadrants (Quadrant 1 North & South, Quadrant 2 North & South etc.). They are further divided into Sectors. Star Trek Maps (and other Tech Fandom works) further state that in the timeframe of the original series, a "Constitution" class heavy cruiser was assigned a Subquadrant for patrol duty, though deviation from the Subquadrant is not uncommon due to special assignments--which the "Enterprise" is famous for! Below is a table for quick reference showing the original Fleet Quadrants assigned to the "Constitution" class as well as individual coordinate signs: Fleet Subquadrant X Y Z Starship Fleet Base Comment -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quadrant 0 ---------------- ALL "Potemkin" 1 180 pc sphere Quadrant 1, Northern Sectors: + + + "Intrepid" 7 Home Systems Quadrant 1, Southern Sectors: + + - "Farragut" 28 Antares Quadrant 2, Northern Sectors: - + + "Valiant" 27 Quadrant 2, Southern Sectors: - + - "Constellation" 12 Rigel/Orion Quadrant 3, Northern Sectors: - - + "Exeter" 11 Quadrant 3, Southern Sectors: - - - "Enterprise" 19 Unexplored Quadrant 4, Northern Sectors: + - + "Yorktown" 25 Deneb system Quadrant 4, Southern Sectors: + - - "Kongo" 17 The "Constitution," "Excalibur," "Hood," "Lexington," and "Defiant" have military or defense assignments. The "Republic" is used as a cadet train- ing vessel. With the loss of various "Constitution" class vessels, some switching around of patrol quadrants occurs. Starbases assigned to each quadrant actually border on the grids establishing each quadrant, so each ship is not restricted to the one base in the subquadrant--rarely the case with the vast distances these vessels patrol. Fleet Bases also are not the only support bases available for these starships but only imply control of the designated subquadrant. The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine use Galactic Quadrant nomenclature which is based around splitting the entire galaxy up into Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta Quadrants. Alpha and Beta represent the lower half of the explored galaxy. Gamma and Delta represent the upper half of the galaxy, opposite the central core and are unexplored (until DS9's wormhole was discovered, that is). From my under- standing, the old and new systems relate to one another as follows: Alpha Quadrant is composed of Fleet Quadrants 1 and 2 and Beta Quadrant is composed of Fleet Quadrants 3 and 4. Fleet Quadrants and Galactic Quadrants use entirely different sector notation which I will not get into here (to save space!). Also, Star Trek Star Charts (NOT to be confused with Star Maps!) uses an entirely different nomenclature system for Subquadrants. Too many ships in the fleet? Maybe. This is one of the problems faced with a unified interpretation of Star Fleet ships by different writers spanning more than two decades. Same reason that it's simply best Not to meld the different interpretations together--that FASA, Tech Fandom, Star Fleet Battles, and live action episodes/films should be viewed as occurring in alternate timelines. FASA seems to give us the most ships (it's a gaming universe) and "mainstream Trek" the least (due of course to budgetary restraints). But in support of one universal timeline, here are some arguments For all these starships at Star Fleet's disposal: 1. The immense size of Federation space... During the original series, the Federation sphere of influence is At Least to Rigel, Deneb, and Antares (as defined in Star Trek Maps --this is an extremely conservative figure). This is roughly a bubble 500,000 parsecs thick encompassing some 6 million stars. Star Trek Maps states that of these stars, there are well over a thousand inhabited star systems. That's A Lot of space to patrol and 12 "Constitution" class heavy cruisers won't cut it. Much of this volume is also unexplored and deemed "Treaty Exploration Territory" (which by TNG's timeframe encompasses nearly a quarter of the galaxy). 2. Not all ships listed are necessarily in service at the same time... Starships are constantly being laid down, launched, commissioned, drydocked, decommissioned, and scrapped. Don't be awed by ship class listings for they can be deceiving. 3. Older ships can be converted into newer ships... This is the rationale behind the many of the heavy cruiser class ships in fact. While there are new-build vessels to supplement these classes as older ships are withdrawn from service or lost in the line of duty, many heavy cruisers are upgrades of older classes. A dozen odd ships comprising the original "Constitution" class were refitted to the "Bonhomme Richard" configuration. They were in turn upgraded to "Achernar," "Enterprise," "Constitution (II)," and/or "Enterprise (II)" as new designs were developed. Again, class listings can be confusing on a glance when the Same ship exists in several classes. When ships are decommissioned they are rarely destroyed if salvagable. Engines and other components can be reused at ship yards for some time. This is a lot less costly than building all-new components for space vessels. It's also not unheard of to rename and renumber ships. 4. Ships listed as "authorized" need not mean "built."... Nor built at the same time. Treknically the lengthy lists of starships at the bottom of the class list pages in the Star Fleet Technical Manual were only authorized or ordered. Ships of the Star Fleet (among other references) state that not all ships in each class were built due to budgetary restrictions and other factors which reflect the need for large numbers of each class. This is especially true of the dreadnought classes; the largest and most costly of starships. Starships also need not be built immediately (Ships of the Fleet features several examples including the "Dollond" and "Doppler" class transport/tugs). Construction can be placed on hold for various reasons, and unfinished hulls can be "recycled" (one advantage of the modular designs of ships in Star Fleet). 5. Starships have a limited service duration... Especially in times of war. 20 years is usually a healthy life for a starship, afterwards it's either decommissioned or upgraded. If upgraded, it may become a member of another class. If decommissioned, there's a lot of valuable metal and alloy to build newer ships from (scrap depots as we saw in "Unification" are presumably rare in the U.F.P. and the novelization agrees). Now introduce a war: The Four Years War of FASA or one of the many border wars which permeate Star Fleet Battles. Ships are lost as fast as they are commissioned. The war effort breeds more ships and not just the purely exploratory or scientific vessels shown on screen but destroyers, frigates, dreadnoughts, and all the many varieties of each type. To support these ships and the construction of more, the number of transport vessels and freighters increase. Before long, multiple classes of new-build warships are not only justified, they're logically needed to defend those half-a-million parsecs comprising Federation space. The Star Fleet Battles gaming universe offers a unique solution to the too many ships problem. In Y 203 (2313) following the Andromedan invasion the Organians attempted to impose galactic order and offered terms (which were never strictly followed). One condition in particular was the reduction in fleets. The Klingons and the Federation would each be permitted 60 starships each. During this period many starships were decommissioned for fleet reduction. The establishment of a tinier Star Fleet is perhaps justified by the few ship classes seen in TNG. To avoid any confusion (and to toss out any ideas that I have been influenced by FASA in any way), I should say a thing or two about the "Transwarp Drive retrofit" mentioned in the very late 23rd Century. As early as the U.S.S. "Ingram" class blueprints, Transwarp was noted as being a failure. The TNG Technical Manual adds that certain engine components were integrated into later (standard warp drive) propulsion systems. Yet the Strategic Design Group's Starfleet Dynamics, NCC-1701-A Deck Plans, and especially Starfleet Prototype state that Transwarp had not failed and existing ships would be retrofitted with the new drive system. Originally described as utilizing the wormhole effect (ST-TMP) to gain an extra exponent velocity increase (Wf^4) in the Officers Requirements and Starfleet Dynamics manuals, the much more recent Starfleet Prototype manual states that the Transwarp Drive Retrofit involved the simple matter of fine-tuning the intermix and the installation of energy polarizers inside of the nacelles. This is a radical departure from the original Transwarp concept (by the same authors no less) and it is not too far fetched a notion to assume that post-ST III references to "Transwarp" are more in line with an offshoot of the original failed Transwarp drive--yet are erroneously called Transwarp due to the many support systems salvaged from the original Transwarp Drive Project. The Prototype manual even goes on to describe the resulting warp field as having a dynamic rippling texture--not unlike the drive field produced by TNG's "Galaxy" class starship. Certainly the nacelles on the "Excelsior" class ships in service in TNG's time are no different externally and our brief peek at Mr. Scott's engine room (and intermix shaft) in ST VI bears more than just a passing resemblance to the intermix core of the "Galaxy" class "Enterprise"--intermix flow and all. Simply the improved energy-generation systems in use on the original "Excelsior" were incorporated into the next generation of warp drive with the name Transwarp loosely tagged on in some instances. This explains the passing references to "Transwarp" in certain texts and blueprints (Joshua Class Command Cruiser General Plans). All's well, until the Voyager episode "Threshold" is taken into account. Here we have a story which not only makes a joke out of Transwarp but also the warp scale, science, and common sense in general. Here, Transwarp is looked upon as being "beyond warp" or, as they say in the episode, above warp 10 which is in turn implied in the episode to be Infinity. Faster than infinity is Transwarp Drive?!? Clearly this variant on Transwarp has little relation to Transwarp as has been defined (officially or otherwise) either in books or on screen ("Descent's" Transwarp Conduit for instance) and should be set aside as a different propulsion system altogether. All members of the "Enterprise" complement who die in the line of duty are noted, whenever possible, in the "Enterprise" Fatality line tagged onto each adventure summary. Not included are civilians and passengers not assigned to "Enterprise" duty. By the time the classic 5-year mission was completed, 94 crew members had met with violent death--according to Kirk in the ST-TMP novelization. Time permitting, I will continue this with NCC-1701-E and the novels. I have Not made any attempts to log those aboard NX-01, the Unreal "Enterprise." Various 22nd Century spacecraft launch dates into the Ficus Sector come from the computer display on Picard's desk in "Up The Long Ladder." Only seen briefly, and not to be taken over-seriously, mission commander names like Roddenberry and Snodgrass are featured with numerous Buckaroo Banzai references. They don't necessarily conflict with anything and do appear in the episode so I included them. Though one wonders why so many people were so eager to reach the Ficus Sector in old DY-series sublight spacecraft. DY-500-C and higher are not documented anywhere. I speculate that many of these old craft were refitted with warp drive (pylons and nacelles attached?), justifying their change in series registries. DSN #23 makes mention of a DY-700 (mistaken for a DY-100) in service near DS9; so clearly these late model Earth ships must be warp-driven. Take it or leave it. These inside jokes are very common in 1990s Trek materials, and while Michael Okuda is generously responsible for many of them, he is by no means the sole perpetrator. Production names can be found scattered about in novels like "Federation" (including Okuda's!), and many references are made to Gary Seven's role with James Bond, The Avengers, The Prisoner, The Questar Tapes etc. in "Assignment: Eternity." All NCCs provided for Star Fleet ships are taken from Technical Fandom references and are very consistent and reliable, having a long history with their continuity stretching back to the Franz Joseph Designs' days. FASA registries, on the other hand, are less so, but have been provided where there is no conflict or available NCC for the given ship. All ship construction histories come from the mainstream Treknical publications (mainly Ships of the Star Fleet). You might be puzzled by the coverage of many ships per class. This is because these dates are pre-TNG and most ship construction facilities other than those in Sol system (particularly Earth-based) are stardated. Most stardates from the 23rd Century range from difficult to impossible to convert over to Earth dates, so most haven't been included. The Star Trek Encyclopedia book by the Okudas reveals that they discount ALL of these old NCCs (namely the "Constitution" class starships) apparently because of a wallchart in Commodore Stone's office in "Court Martial" which contains a dozen or so NCCs (but No Names) of vessels. I go into more detail on this in my file on Starship Registries/NCCs, but the fact of the matter is that few fans have taken those numbers as representing "Constitution" class starships for the obvious reason that "Constitution" class ships were only one of many starship classes in service at the time. The list takes the form of a table with 10 rows of numbers down the left column and horizontal bars next to each number. The table is titled "STAR SHIP STATUS" and below that is "% COMPLETED." Half of the numbers are in the 16xx range and it's obvious that these are the vessels currently being serviced at Starbase 11 (probably ships smaller than the "Enterprise," maybe with planetfall capa- bility, undergoing routine maintenance at the starbase. Perhaps even the old Class J cargo/starships of "Mudd's Women" and "The Menagerie."). It's even more illogical to assume that all of these ships, if "Constitution" class, would be All undergoing refitting at the one starbase at the same time (each starship is assigned a different patrol zone and for All ships of a class to be docked at the same starbase at the same time is astronomically unlikely). And there's not a single name attached to a single registry number! So what it amounts to is a chart of a dozen NCCs with no names, nothing to indicate they're "Constitution" class heavy cruisers (or even heavy cruisers at all for that matter regardless of class), All apparently in different stages of "completion" (is the "Enterprise" the Only ship of her class in service?) and half in the 16xx range (which alone should be a dead giveaway that they're Not "Constitution" class). Greg Jein took the dozen odd established "Constitution" class names, sorted them alphabetically in reverse (deleting names of certain on-screen ships and adding a couple off-screen ones), and then matched them up with these numbers and called them "Constitution Class" starships. Does this make Any sense? The Franz Joseph publications settled the "Constitution" class NCC problem conclu- sively, in my opinion, and furthermore both the "Enterprise" blueprints and Star Fleet Technical Manual (both containing the NCCs) were approved and worked out with Gene Roddenberry. The out-of-synch NCCs of the "Constellation" and "Republic" were settled by later Treknical reference works as shown in the Chronology. For the record, the "Court Martial" NCC chart reads as follows, from top to bottom: NCC-1708 ("Intrepid"--"Constitution" class), NCC-1631 (unknown older vessel), NCC-1703 ("Lexington"--"Constitution" class), NCC-1672 (unknown older vessel), NCC-1664 (unknown older vessel), NCC-1697 (unknown older vessel), NCC-1701 ("Enterprise"--"Constitution" class), NCC-1718 ("Excelsior"--"Bonhomme Richard" class NOT the lead ship of the NX-2000 "Excelsior" class), NCC-1685 (uknown older vessel), and NCC-1700 ("Constitution"--"Constitution" class lead ship). So one would assume that, these classic series NCCs aside, the Okuda numbers for TNG ships are correct. Not quite, unfortunately. The prime reason for this is carelessness. The Okuda graphic screen reproduced in Volume 15 of ST:TNG Magazine on page 35 was actually used on a bridge monitor screen. It lists 15 starship names, their classes, and their NCCs. I have no problem with this list since these are Next Generation vessels, there are no conflicts with episodes, and it was actually used in the series. However, Okuda's Chronology and Encyclopedia books aren't 100% consistent. The U.S.S. "Trieste" matches in number but the Encyclopedia calls her a "Merced" class ship instead of a "Yosemite" class ship. The U.S.S. "Zhukov" is listed in these two reference works as having the registry NCC-26136. The graphic lists it as NCC-62136. I believe a screen graphic takes precedence over a repetetive typographical error carried from one book to another. What is particularly annoying about the Encyclopedia's starship table is the number of conflicts between the numbers or the classes when compared to the book's individual ship entries and/or episodes. We saw the "Crazy Horse" in a recent TNG episode and it was clearly "Excelsior" class--yet the "Encyclopedia" states she's of the "Cheyenne" class (another new class we never heard of, just like the "Merced"). The "Saratoga" (of ST IV) is listed in the table as NCC- 1867 while the individual entry states NCC-1937 (Technical Fandom logs her as NCC-1892). I also have taken visual evidence over any of their entries. The U.S.S. "Bozeman" of "Cause And Effect" is seen with the registry NCC-1841 on her primary hull underside. The photos of the vessel in the Okuda books show her topside (never fully seen on the screen) as reading NCC-1941. 1841 is also more logical in keeping with the series of recorded contract numbers. The number of the "Yamato" clashed in the two episodes "Where Silence Has Lease" (NCC-1305-E) and "Contagion" (NCC-71807). I simply assume that she was assigned a new number between the two episodes rather than dismissing one and accepting the other. Finally there is the case of the class ship of the "Constellation" class star cruisers. The chapter titled "In The Design Tank" of Starfleet Prototype shows us the prototype U.S.S. "Constellation" tentatively numbered NCC-1017 (logical considering that was undisputably the number of the "Constitution" class vessel lost in "The Doomsday Machine"). I suppose a letter prefix might have been added after she entered service or the number may have been altered. In any case, the Encyclopedia gives her the unlikely registry NCC-1974. We get a good close-up of Picard's desk model in "Who Watches The Watchers" and it clearly carries the registry NCC-7100 (and curiously no name), yet his "Stargazer" was undisputably NCC-2893 in "The Battle." I conjecture that NCC-7100 was therefore the actual registry number of the "Constellation," being the class ship. Jackill's new ship manual goes with 1974 for the class ship authorized in 2285. I can only guess that a new NCC was assigned to her--perhaps even several times as the prototype(s?) evolved. Warp speeds expressed in the Chronology through the 23rd Century are based on the formula V = Wf^3 (Velocity relative to lightspeed being equal to the warp factor cubed). This also holds up for 22nd and 21st Century warp eferences, even though the warp scale wasn't established until the 2160s. At an undetermined point in the 24th Century, the warp scale was changed to V = Wf^(10/3) which holds up until warp factor 9, afterwards going asymptotic towards infinite speed at warp 10 (or so the ST:TNG Technical Manual says). All 24th Century speed references in the Chron- ology employ are based on this new scale. Note that a third, intermed- iate, warp scale apparently saw short term use circa 2275 as defined in Jackill's Star Fleet Reference Manuals. It combines elements of both scales: an unreachable Warp 10 infinite speed asymptote above warp 9 while maintaining the "traditional" cubed warp for under-warp 9 speed calcul- ations. Jackill is the only person to use this new scale so I am con- cluding that it was short-lived and phased out for whatever reason. All warp speed references from Jackill's have been converted to the classic V = Wf^3 system, with no asymptotic curve. This is hardly a problem since almost all maximum warp speeds from the Reference Manuals are warp 9 or under. (My number one problem with Jackill's: his ships from the 2270s up through the late 2280s only have warp 9 point-something capacity while other Treknical works indicate a growing increase in warp capacity, with some starships in the 2290s capable of warp 20 speeds! I can't com- fortably explain this glaring discrepancy to my satisfaction--maybe you can!) Whenever a reference is made to a ship's "warp capacity" the maximum (top) speed for that class is given. This is somewhat ambiguous at times as it can vary from reference to reference and is sometimes confused with emergency speed or flank speed. "All Good Things..." includes two references to Warp 13 speeds, either suggesting a revised warp scale extending beyond the unreachable warp factor 10 or else yet another TNG Technical Manual contradiction. Certain references I've taken from "The Best of Trek" books. This series of books is generally a poor source of accurate information but is the only source of info on such things as 'The Fall of the Federation': a look at Trek's distant future, and 'The Rise of the Feder- ation Part I: The Eugenics Wars.' It's sad that after the first few books in this series they practically went all-out FASA, adapting the Space- flight Chronology books as "official" and bragging about dates in Star Trek Maps being wrong, and even concluding that the date of 2283 in ST II was a Romulan date. Jeffrey W. Mason's "chronologies" in TBoT #6 and #10 are plagiarized from SFC with the latter consisting of a few old novels chucked-in, supposedly filling in the adventures between the first two films. Pity that he never read the novels, just judged them by their cover art--as most were written in the 70s and clearly are set during the original five-year mission! Well, I suppose from his viewpoint that the "Enterprise" officers were all demoted to their old series ranks, kept their old yellow/blue/red uniforms... Dates and information beyond 2380 A.D. are mostly drawn from works which have given us brief peeks into the future of The Next Generation. "Firstborn," "Imzadi," "Crossroad," and "All Good Things..." are four such examples. The problem with these is that events in each one are question- able since they represent alternate future timelines. The future of Star Trek is not accurately represented by any one of them--at least as far as "our" Trek Universe is concerned--and the writers of future episodes won't be restricted to follow them. As we saw in Generations the destruction of the "Enterprise" alone invalidates key events in "All Good Things..." Such is also the case with future-to-past time travel adventures, espec- ially those which imply there will be changes in the future time stream... Throughout the Chronology, I've spelled Star Fleet as two words. Most early novels did as well as the classic Franz Joseph works. It's still split into two words in most Tech Fandom publications today, although "officially" it's Starfleet as used in TNG, the films, and even in the original series ('For Eyes of Starfleet Command Only' from "The Menagerie"). However it was two words all the way back in The Making of Star Trek. "Stardate" went in reverse: starting off as two words in "Court Martial" and going to one word--and sporatically back and forth in the films! As touched upon earlier, the proper way to spell certain Next Generation alien names and worlds can be tough to acertain. There are conflicts between the spellings in Paramount press releases, the Okuda books, the trading cards, TNG/DS9/V mag- azines, novelizations, and even the closed-captioning in the airing of episodes. Typographical errors (also discussed previously) can end up getting ported over from one book to the next: "NooniEn" and "BrAttain" are two popular examples (though the latter actually being a typo is a matter of perspective). A good one to pay attention to is the Klingon sword pronounced as "Bat-Leck." It is actually a translation of "Sword of Honor" in Okrand's Klingonese. Literally this would be spelled (using Okrand's Klingon letter designations) as "batlh'etlh." The updated Klingon Dictionary spells it "betleH." The TNG/X-Men crossover novel "Planet X" offers the spelling "batt'leth." Okuda transposed a couple letters and it ended up as "bat'telh" ("Bat-Telk"?) and it's already appeared in no less than 7 books like this since--at least one's a novel and I'm sure there are more to come. Today it's pronounced "bat-lef" and only Gene knows What it will be called in the future! Then there's "Terek Nor" vs. "Terok Nor" and the curious case of the Spray hypo turning into a Hypospray. Carelessness by many parties is to blame. What's especially troubling is the way in which countless "official" posters, plaques and equally none-too-cheap collectors items are released with Terek Nor printed in big letters all over them. Okuda spells it that way so it's Official. Then two years later it's Terok Nor as originally scripted... When was Terok Nor (Deep Space 9) built? It is not an easy question to answer for, like many other historical tidbits in the Trek Universe, times change. Going back to DS9's first season episode "Babel" it can be deduced that the mining station was constructed in 2351, and indeed most "official" sources yielded to this date during the early seasons of DS9's run. Then along comes the 6th season time travel episode called "Wrongs Darker Than Death Or Night" which implies, based upon Kira's age among other things, that the station was constructed some years earlier. The Deep Space Nine Technical Manual, released shortly thereafter, gives the date of 2346 (on page 3 among others), and plenty of conflicting data (instead of being built in orbit of Bajor using slave labor, for instance, the station was built in the Cardassian system and towed to Bajor. The manual also firmly states that the "Defiant" was built at the Antares Yards and NOT the Utopia Planetia Yards where Sisko was assigned--again thanks to the background window dressing dedication plaque designed by the scenic art department and guess-who). Two conflicting dates, naturally there had to be a third one moving the station's construction years earlier. The "Rebels" novels flashback 30 years to circa 2342. The station is not seen but mentioned in passing, though I suppose one may argue for it being a form of advanced Cardassian propaganda for the planned mining station, or alternatively dismiss it altogether as another book-blunder. While "Dark Mirror" agrees pretty well with the timeline in The Best of Trek, right down to the rise of the Imperials following the Eugenics Wars, along comes "Crossover" and the timeline after "Mirror, Mirror" is screwed! Obvious solution: Just as "Parallels" proved that there are Lots of different alternate universes out there, I am assuming that the same principle can be applied to our "Mirror" universe. After "Mirror, Mirror" it diverges and splits into two alternates: One in which the Klingons are conquered by the Imperials, and one in which the Klingons join forces with the Cardassians and conquer the Imperials. The pivot point rests with the success or failure of Spock. The Captain Sulu adventure "Transformations" was somewhat debatable to place. The story occurs stardates 11611.8 to 11617.9, 20 years after the "Excelsior" explored Sigma Cameron IV (beginning stardate 9612.0). When this happened could be anywhere after ST VI in the 2290s or later. The stardate of 9612 is of little help since stardates in that region vary radically. However, the 20 years later stardate of 11611 clearly falls into the TNG stardating system and converts to August 11, 2334. This I have used as the reference date, and have assumed that the Sigma Cameron expedition was in 2314. There are obvious problems with this. Mainly, Sulu is just over 100 years of age and the "old woman" Dr. Allenwood would have to be older yet! However, if McCoy could still be active at over 137 in "Encounter At Farpoint" I see no reason why Captain Sulu cannot be. He is not aboard the "Excelsior" at the start of this story, but rather is working as a diplomat. If 2314 was the era of Sulu's last days as captain of the "Excelsior" he would have had the captaincy for some 25 years--not too implausible considering Kirk's command of the "Enterprise" from the 2260s through the 2280s. Had Dave Stern omitted a digit and changed the stardate to 1161, it could have been assumed that the new TNG Era stardating system had begun at 0 or 1000 and the date would have been 2324 instead, placing the Sigma Cameron contact at the much more plausible 2304. Yet, Sulu would still have been in his 70s regardless, and in his 90s during the climax of "Transformations"--hardly a "Star Fleet officer in prime condition." John Betancourt's got the knack of screwing up stardates two out of two times. Not a unique case with authors, it still deserves attention. First in his DSN novel "Devil in the Sky" then with the V novel "Incident at Arbuk." In the case of "Incident" it begins at 48135.6-- Before Voyager's pilot episode! It's clearly set well into the series (page 3 says that Harry Kim had been aboard ship for months). Since this book had been published several weeks into Voyager's 2nd season, I am assuming that the stardate's 2nd digit was a typo and this adventure takes place stardate 49135.6, early into the 2nd season. And someone should tell him, or rather the editors at Pocket Books, that Rodinium doesn't have an 'h' in it (never had, never will!). He spells it that way half a dozen times in "Devil," twice in "Incident" and now it's cropping up in Diane Carey's "Station Rage" and in "The Black Shore" and in the second of the "Captain's Table" books "Dujonian's Hoard." This started at about the same time that the editors began to unconditionally italicize the word Starship, probably so they can stamp a TM after "Starship Voyager" and "Starship Enterprise" (and sue any violaters!)... Anyhow, Betancourt is by no means alone. The next V novel "The Murdered Sun" ends with the stardate 43897.1 and is set at least post-"State of Flux." Even assuming that the 2nd and 3rd digits were transposed it doesn't fit. I therefore went with the assumption that it is actually stardate 48897.1 and logged it accordingly. And while on the subject of V #6, this novel gives Janeway's dog Another name (contradicting the novelization of "Caretaker"), which is similar to what became of Kirk's dog's name in Generations (Jake or Butler?). This novel also gives us such things as backup systems on "Voyager's" deck 32. What ARE Pocket Books' editors paid to do? "The Black Shore" starts off with stardate 491750.0 and ends with stardate 491750.9. Each stardate has an extra digit chucked in there, and I am assuming the 0 immediately to the left of the decimal point. A simple fix, but there is information in the novel suggesting that that it may occur as much as a year later... The commissioning stardates on the plaques in the U.S.S. "Cheyenne" Operations Manual are all off by several years. However, since all class members feature Earth launch and commissioning dates I have relied upon these first and foremost. The stardates are included in parenthesis whenever possible and their deviation may be assumed to be a function of these early (2340s) stardates. Other Earth dates given (predominantly launch dates) I have supplied with the usual approximated stardates, given in braces as usual. Never before in my life had I read a novel (Trek or otherwise) literally Built Around a timeline. This is exactly the case with Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens' novel "Federation" which owes its life to Michael Okuda's chronology book. Having read my critique of Okuda's timeline, you already know my views on this topic. What was committed here is worse than the internal dating of "Sarek" and "Traitor Winds" combined! Yes, if any book's dates deserves special attention and correction, it's "Federation" for sure! So I'll dispense with the redundant chatter and tackle the dates in the order in which they appear in the novel... Late September 2295 (Ellison Research Outpost) Stardate 9910.1. Clearly contradicted by Generations: Kirk died in 2293! The novel says that Kirk first set foot on the Time Planet in 28 years (technically funny how the authors love to ignore everyone elses novels except their own). This sets it in 2289 or 2290--far too early considering that this portion of the book is set after the events in ST VI. The Vulcan Lt. Commander is no more than 25: "When she had been born he had been returning home. The first five-year mission almost at an end." This brings it up to around 2290. Wanting to preserve the month, Kirk's stated age of 62 places it in late 2291 around the time of the novel "Sarek" shortly after ST VI. It also says that Kirk was in Star Fleet for 46 years which would move it up to 2292 (assuming we count from the year of admission in 2246). And it states that the "Excelsior" class "Enterprise" would be launched in less than 2 months--which cannot be correct in light of the start of Generations being around June, 2293 which would make it about April, 2293 which contradicts the month. Then, later, the book tells us that ST III was 10 years ago--this would place these events around 2297! And then it's back to Kirk having been in Star Fleet for 45 years not 46 on one of the last pages! Finally if we study the high stardate (which is never advised for classic Trek movies and episodes!) it's unquestionably the highest movie era date ever and would set these scenes probably years after 1701-B's launch. There's something WRONG here, guys! Thank Gene that this is only the Prologue and Epilogue! So...the 28 year reference I'd like to interpret as meaning that it has been 28 years since Kirk's most frequent visits to the Time Planet which of course occurred in the "5th year" (2264) via a heck of a lot of Guardian of Forever novels, jacking the date comfortably up to circa 2292. The two months I suppose we could call a typo, maybe Kirk meant two Years which would fit much better if set in September, 2291. I think that's the easiest way of handling things. March 19, 2061 (Christopher's Landing, Titan). No problem here. The events in this era are fairly well-documented and warp drive is not only launched but also quite successfully proven as practical. And the S.S. "Bonaventure" is already in service. Unfortunately other, non-chronological problems do surface such as Adrik Thorsen's Optimum Movement. Finally, some background about "World War III" (which I still maintain was the Eugenics Wars and Spock agrees with me in "Space Seed"--but what's in a name!). The main problem is Thorsen being of "Colonel Green's cadre." Green led a brief genocidal war "EARLY in the 21st Century" (says Yarnek in "The Savage Curtain") and 2035 is firmly established for Colonel Green's War (and I won't repeat myself about past Green problems). Okuda likes the idea of there being one and only one Earth-based war in the future so he says that WWIII = The Eugenics Wars = Colonel Green's War. The death toll figure quoted in "First Contact" is considerably higher than that given by Spock in "Bread and Circuses." In addition we know that the Eugenics Wars were in the 1990s ("Space Seed") and that the Post Atomic Horror was in the mid- to-late 21st Century ("Encounter at Farpoint"). These are two entirely different conflicts, and just because the former is now dated there is no way to cover it up in the Trek timeline, and rewriting Trek history is no solution. Yet some seem content To rewrite Trek history despite all this. "Doctor Bashir, I Presume" features a Rear Admiral Bennet who essentially says that the Eugenics Wars were 200 years ago--that would be around 2173, long after the founding of the United Federation of Planets! Rather than throw out all the sources firmly placing the period in the 1990s, we must assume that Bennet simply was generalizing and didn't know his Earth history. Now back to Colonel Green... "Federation" already has enough cameos of immortals, we don't need another one. Thankfully, Colonel Green never appears in "Federation" and I take "of Colonel Green's cadre" to mean that Thorsen and company were following in Green's boots just like the Neo-Nazi movement of the late 20th Century can be said to be following Adolf Hitler's principles. November 2267 (U.S.S. "Enterprise" 1701) Stardate 3849.8+ Again the Okuda date arrived at by adding 300 years to the episodes "Journey to Babel" and "Metamorphosis." I've ignored the year and month of course, sticking with 2262. Another escape clause are the wavy lines indicating approximated Earth dates. Luckily Okuda agrees with viewing these episodes in production order. The 6 months differential between these two episodes actually fits quite well. Yet there's something of a conflict between the events After "Journey to Babel." This is where a sizable portion of "Federation" takes place--and also where the two novels "The Vulcan Academy Murders" and "The IDIC Epidemic" are set. I assume the events in "Federation" occur Immediately after "Journey to Babel" and the following novels afterwards. The novel "Sarek" (also backing Okuda's dates) gives December 2267 for "Journey to Babel" contradicting this. May 2366 (U.S.S. "Enterprise" 1701-D) Stardate 43920.6+ The stardate is correct, the year is correct, but the month is Wrong. I guess nothing is ever perfect. Going by 1000 units in a year and a Terran year base, this should be around December 2nd. Between the episodes "Sarek" and "Menage a Troi." June 21, 2078 (London, Optimal Republic of Great Britain, Earth). Again, no problem. Problems only arise when relative dating occurs. For instance, Cochrane's age with respect to Okuda's given birthdate of 2030 when all other sources say 2025. I've tried to avoid these years as much as possible. It's also funny that the Post Atomic Horror was said to have been Mid-21st Century in "Encounter at Farpoint" (episode and novelization) yet here it arises in 2079, a year later. Though backed by "Farpoint," we had the impression it started circa 2050 and lasted through 2079... April 2117 (Centauri B II/"Bonaventure II"). Now the fuzzy dating begins. 2117 comes from counting back in Okuda's timeline, by subtracting 150 from 2267 (which was arrived upon by adding 300 to 1967). I reject these dates and stick with 2112 of Star Trek Maps, consistent with the second season being in 2262. November 2267 (U.S.S. "Enterprise" NCC-1701 Enroute to Neural III) Stardate 3858.7. Not this time. There's a sizable gap of two novels before "A Private Little War." Presumably there must be a time lapse leap here. It's also rather funny how the planet Neural is now called Neural III, as though its star is Neural. Yet another reason why authors shouldn't rely too much upon Shane Johnson's Worlds of the Federation. Although they could have learned a thing or two about Centauri by reading it! The Reeves-Stevens acknowledge Native Centaurians (not Earth settlers) in their earlier novel "Prime Directive" contradicting themselves here in "Federation." Authors who ignore continuity between their Own novels bother me... March 19, 2270 (Christopher's Landing, Titan) Admiral Kirk and McCoy are together again after the 5-year mission but before ST-TMP. McCoy's growing a beard, Kirk's beginning to review candidates for the "Enterprise's" new captain, and Kirk is "almost thirty-seven." Considering the events in "The Lost Years" and the conjectural birth date of Kirk in 26 March, 2229, I'd say that March 19, 2266 fits better than any other "fixed" date for this novel. The Okudan dates given in "A Flag Full of Stars" and "Traitor Winds" royally foul up this given 2270 date. May 28, 2371 (Christopher's Landing, Titan) Stardate 48988.2 As with the earlier TNG era dates, I can accept the stardate but not the month and date here. This mini-chapter is clearly after the events of Generations forcing me to accept the stardate not the month and day which would be before Generations. You'll note that I moved up Ensign Ro's transfer off the "Enterprise" again. We have no specific date for this except that it was sometime before "Preemtive Strike" and after "Rascals." I really wish that the authors of TNG novels knew this. What are Alcawellian Periods? In the first original Voyager novel "The Escape" Alcawellian history is divided up into 500,000 year chunks called Periods. The calculations are based on the following info: Page 37 has B'Elanna report that they travelled back 310,000 years. This is sub- tracted from the current year 2371 giving 307,629 B.C. Kjanders said he was from 3,071 Real Time, Period 889 (the same Period which all of U.F.P. history occupies) which was when the away team arrived in the past. Each Period has its own Real Time caldendar so it's 3,071 years since Period 889 began so the start of Period 889 was in 307,629 B.C. - 3,071 years (or more accurately added to the "negative" date) or 310,700 B.C. Using this as a reference year and subtracting (or adding) 500,000 years, the start of other Periods were calculated. The only glitch is the dubious question of how long an Alcawellian year is, which like so many other cases, can't be answered. Because there are at least 900 periods, I have limited my posting of the earliest periods for the sake of saving space. Otherwise pages of text would be wasted on "Period XXX begins on Alcawell" repeated one after another. The chronology of the "Captain's Table" series is fairly straight forward, at least for #1 and #2. Book 1 "War Dragons" is narrated by Kirk and Sulu shortly after ST VI (and for some reason Commander Chekov is going to be the new exec aboard the "Excelsior"--suggesting that Valtane actually Did die as revealed in "Flashback"--but later "Excelsior" novels do not feature Commander Chekov aboard the "Excelsior"). One story takes place immediately before "The Corbomite Maneuver," while Sulu's is after ST V and his first command of the "Excelsior" (presumably near the events of "Starfleet Academy" and shortly before the Beta Quadrant exploratory mission). Book 2 is told by Captain Picard shortly before "Generations" (indeed, a few lines in "Dujonian's Hoard" actually contradict this and suggest it takes place After "Generations"--but this would cause more discrepancies) and the story is set "months" earlier. Book 3 is chronologically screwed up from the start. The Klingons invaded Cardassia shortly after Sisko's tale, he states on page 12. Fine, except that 1. Commander Worf is featured in this story (he wasn't Assigned to DS9 until After the Klingons invaded Cardassia, which is Why he was posted to DS9!) and 2. Cadet Nog is featured and, like Worf, aboard the "Defiant" (he didn't ship out to the Academy until "Little Green Men"--some time Later!). Taking these facts, among others, into account, I've moved up the timeframe of "The Mist" to a point shortly after Nog's first reappearance aboard DS9 as a cadet. As this story was said to have been "years ago" it must be contemporary (i.e. told by Sisko during 2374) and the "month of the Shedding" suggests before October. Sisko is taking a forced shore leave on Bajor as the novel unfolds, so I have have assumed it to be told around "In The Pale Moonlight." Book 3 eats up Months of V's 4th season (made clear through several references to Seven of Nine, it is clearly after "Scorpion") during which time Janeway drifts in a lifepod, is brought aboard the "Zingara" and works her way up from deckhand to captain. Beyond this, there is little to indicate the exact date. So I simply inserted this adventure into the largest gap of time in 2374's Voyager chronology. No easy task at that, since many episodes consume weeks of time, such as the Hirogen takeover, and then there are the usual non-stardated episodes. As it turns out the largest span rests between "Unforgettable" (circa 23 October) and "One" (circa 5 December), not exactly "months" but Janeway could have been going by the local length of months or simply lost track of time. Unfortunately it does not jibe all that well considering the two intermediate episodes "Living Witness" and "Demon" although neither one consumes bulk time. "The Last Roundup" sort of screws up the continuity chronology. It is set some months after ST VI and 1701-A is nowhere to be seen or heard, so it's presumably after "The Ashes of Eden" and set around mid-year (references to the Summer season). Naturally Christine Golden didn't take to studying the other post-ST VI novels so there are conflicts. Spock, McCoy, Uhura, and Chekov are still very much on active duty (other novels insinuate that at least some of these people retiring or changing careers). The novel ends with Kirk preparing to board the new "Enterprise" under Harriman--too late, in regards to the other novels but it is in the Epilogue section, so presumably we can assume that a length of time has passed between the main body of the novel and this tail ending. More seriously, Chekov is introduced as waiting around on a starbase for re-assignment, wanting a command of his own. He eventually accepts service under Sulu aboard the "Excelsior" late in this novel. But late Last year Sulu was waiting for Chekov, again stated as being his new exec, in the first novel in "The Captain's Table" series! To place "The Last Roundup" before Book 1 of "The Captain's Table" (late-2291) would contradict "The Ashes of Eden." To place it much later, shortly before ST VII's opening in mid-2293, would contradict the former novel. Ultimately, I decided to take the middle-of-the-road approach and place it in mid-2292, right before the pre-established retirement month (say early May, allowing the 6 odd weeks which this novel occupies to take up a portion of June). The first book in "The Captain's Table" I moved immediately After "The Last Roundup" which satisfies the Chekov continuity problem. New readers of the novels will probably be unaware that "Possession" is a follow-up to "Demons." Both are by J.M. Dillard, though "Possession" carries the co-author Kathleen O'Malley (also unofficially responsible for co-authoring "Recovery"--considering the sub-standard writing of these two novels, by Dillard's standards, I tend to believe that O'Malley wrote both "Recovery" And "Possession"). To get to the point: "Possession" is a very weak sequel to "Demons" because of so few linking threads, and those few threads are often contradictory! "Obsession" is set sometime in 2370 (Alexander is aboard, the "Odyssey" has not been destroyed by the Jem'Hadar). The story makes endless references to the plague of madness on Vulcan 80 years ago when Skel was 10 years old. This would set "Demons" in 2290 or between ST V and ST VI Not during the end of the classic 5-year mission. Yet "Demons" is indisputably occurs during the "Dillard Era" of Trek as aforementioned, right down to the characters possessing their classic series ranks and the prescence of Dillard's famous characters Ingrit Tomson and Al-B (the latter dies in this story and his death is frequently alluded to in later Dillard works). I can only assume that a second plague of these entities struck Vulcan some 25 years after "Demons" and this is what "Possession" refers to. This second incident also involved a starship, Captain Picard says, and understandably never says which starship. Why this novel couldn't be a more truer sequel to "Demons" is anyone's guess. Possibly with Pocket Books' editors' discontinuity campaign, stronger ties between novels (even those written by the same person?!) were considered a no-no. Ironically, this supposedly started With other authors featuring J.M. Dillard's character of Ingrit Tomson in their novels For continuity! Possibly Dillard didn't write this novel and O'Malley did--and being unacquainted with her novels, O'Malley simply gauged the era of "Demons" by the cover artwork (Spock and McCoy in ST II uniforms) and simply pinned it to happening eight decades ago. Someone certainly doesn't care much for dating accuracy, for the next novel "Invasion! Book Two: The Soldiers of Fear" pulls the exact same thing. It's set around 2370 (reference is made to Troi recently wearing the standard duty uniform and to Worf's reaction after seeing Kahless--post-"Chain of Command" and "Rightful Heir"), yet there are over half a dozen references to the first Fury encounter ocurring 80 years ago. "First Strike" is clearly set immediately after "Friday's Child" (2262, or if you prefer Okuda, 2267). 80 years ago in any case would be 2290, or between ST V and ST VI! In these instances I have ignored the 80 year differential entirely. The arbitrary 80 year span chucked in is an annoying (read "careless") habit with the Pocket Books folks these days and of all places cropped up in the novelization of "Trials and Tribble- ations" (pages 53, 61, and 79--despite page 52--and the back cover starts with "Almost a century ago..."!). Another case in point for a "discontinuity campaign" is the excellent TNG novel "Intellivore" by Diane Duane (one of the better Trek authors and one of the best paperback Trek entries of 1997). Essentially it follows-up upon a tiny subplot--a planetary mind-parasite--introduced in her earlier TOS novel "The Romulan Way." At last, a return to the solid old continuity threads which bonded the earlier novels! Or so I had thought until I went back and researched it, since a few things didn't ring true to my memory. In "The Romulan Way" (and indeed in several of those earlier Romulan/Rihannsu novels of that time) the Romulan home system was 128 Trianguli. In "Intellivore" it's 123 Trianguli (III A & B), stated twice first on (ironically!) page 128 then on page 129. "Intellivore" then says that the ancestors of the Romulans left Vulcan in a fleet of 7 ships. Nope, try 17, the names of all are actually listed in those old Duane novels (as they are in this Chronology). Then there is the name of the creature. "Intellivore" says the Romulans called it "Iaehh" while "The Romulan Way" calls it "Iruhe." There is no question that they are one and the same entity. Granted, this legend is relayed to Picard through a third party Romulan source, but I would think it would be a bit more on target with the data presented in Duane's original novel! With the constant mispelling of the Klingon sword of honor and now this, I am beginning to believe that 1. Nobody cares about basic continuity details like spelling, and 2. I am the only one who does care, and 3. I may be the only person who Notices these things! Dating the "Invasion!" novels... As previously stated, "First Strike" occurs right after "Friday's Child" as Kirk and company are still on Capella IV and are dealing with Klingon reprisal. "Time's Enemy" (the third book in the series) is set in very late 2371--Sisko holds the rank of Captain yet Dax is addressed as Lieutenant several times, and Worf is never mentioned--therefore the novel is after "The Adversary" yet before "The Way of the Warrior." Many other DS9 novels are set between these two episodes, probably owing to old novel submissions being "updated" to the current time (so rather than write in Worf, Sisko's rank is just changed to Captain). "The Soldiers of Fear" I initially placed in late 2369/early 2370 (see above), however the final novel "The Final Fury" picks up Lt. Redbay and we learn "it had all happened shortly after the 'Voyager' was grabbed by the Caretaker..." This novel is set in late 2371 and shortly after "Learning Curve"--"months" after "Caretaker." Therefore "The Soldiers of Fear" gets moved up to around May of 2371 (nearly 4 months before 1701-D's demise in "Generations"). Chronologically this results in "The Final Fury" coming a month or two before "Time's Enemy" even though it's book 4 in the series. The "Day of Honor" novels on the other hand are a real mess since there is no continuity between When this sacred Klingon holiday takes place. Books 2 and 3, giving the most exact data, literally cancel one another out. Book Two: "Armageddon Sky" is clearly stated to take place 3 months after the Khitomer Accords have been broken (or more precisely 100 days, page 13) in "The Way of the Warrior" or around early April of 2372. The stardate mentioned late in the novel on page 214 (3692) must be considered erroneous, probably the original stardate on which the first Day of Honor was founded back in the original series as relayed in Book 4. Book Three: "Her Klingon Soul" is said to take place stardate 49588.4 (or early August of 2372) which is consistent with information in the novel. Unfortunately both cannot be the same year four months apart! Books 1 and 4 are more vague. Book One: "Ancient Blood" is unquestionably before "Armageddon Sky" as both Worf and Alexander are still aboard 1701-D. Alexander's age, per Worf's early relationship with K'Ehlyer in "The Emissary," is for once too Old suggesting a rounding up. I have placed it in April of 2371, the final year of the "Galaxy" class "Enterprise's" service, months before "Generations." Book Four: "Treaty's Law" is an adventure aboard the original "Enterprise" over a century before the previous novels. Chekov is aboard and the starship is operating with Captain Bogle of the "Farragut" near Starbase 11 as in "The Rings of Tautee." Both were penned by Smith and Rusch so I assume that Book Four fits into this "Rusch Era" between Seasons 2 and 3. Though this is Late 2262! The only answer to this problem is Worf's weak explanation on page 214 of Book 2: "It varies from year to year, since the Klingon calendar does not correspond to Federation standard...But the day we left Deep Space Nine was wa'ChorghDIch--the first day of the ninth month. The Day of Honor falls three days after that." Confused? I am, and I'm leaving well enough alone. Credibility to these novels was added by Jeri Taylor writing the V episode "Day of Honor" with B'Elanna again confronting this unlucky Klingon day in her life. On a side note, it seems that Jeri Taylor's original Janeway novel "Mosaic" is being honored by the television series as well. A slight glimmer of hope for future series/novel consistency. No stardate is provided in the episode but it is set in early 2374, most probably January. So we have: April, August, December, January. Take your pick. Probably the complex Klingon system of dating, or could different Klingon factions celebrate it at different times? On a more interesting note, a novelization of the television episode followed. It is the source for B'Elanna Torres's year of birth: 2350 (the current year of 2374 - 19 - age 5). "The Year of Hell" is well-named. It consists of two alternate timelines which never happened. The first of which was experienced by Kes in "Before And After" (already explained in detail in the Stardate section) and the second involved the two-part "Year of Hell." In this alternate timeline, two stardates are presented: 51268.4 (Day 65) and 51425.4 (Day 133), in parts I and II respectively. Using the stardate conversion program these turn out to be 07 April and 04 June. However, 20 May (Janeway's birthday) is attached to the former stardate, throwing the system over a month out of synch. Whether one goes by a new base stardate starting month or not, the differential between both stardates (on the assumption that 1000 stardates corresponds to 1 solar year) also doesn't jibe, being off by 10 days. Line space permitting, I have tried to document both interpretations. Then there is the concluding stardate from Part II, 51252.3, of the "restored" timeline which implies Day 1's timeline of Part I deviated from this starting point. The problem here is that 51252.3 corresponds to 02 April, or around Day 60--After two months of bloody Krenim attacks. A much earlier stardate should have been chosen, or perhaps the eradication of Annorax's ship in some way delayed the "Voyager's" progress in the resulting timeline. The plain truth is that the writers yet again played loosely with the stardates and it's fortunate this entire scenario resides in an alternate timeline which does not need to be chronicled. Voyager stardate screwups didn't end with "The Year of Hell." Out of order dates aside, "Dark Frontier" made an even bigger mess of things with the most obvious of goofs. Seven of Nine's review of the Hansen logs which supposedly span 3 years have stardates that progress by only a few days during the same year and month! All entries fall in the 326xx.x range, giving the year (Not yearS) as 2355--from the time the Hansen's voyage was approved right up until being detected by the Borg. We know from earlier episodes that Seven was born in 2348 (derived from the stardate) and 2355 is within the range and apparently the writers figured it was "good enough" and didn't bother to calculate any further. We know from "The Raven" that she was assimilated shortly after her 6th birthday (2354) which only complicates making sense of these entries. However, earlier dialog in "Dark Frontier" gives us additional info: The Hansens spent 3 years in the wild, and Annika was about 4 years of age when it began. Using this information, I have ignored the 2355 inference and have worked backwards from her 6th birthday, working with the time differential data expressed in the Hansen log entries. The result is fairly reasonable. The history of Kahless The Unforgettable as told in the Friedman's novel "Kahless" is fully documented in the Chronology. It is based upon working back 1,500 years from 2369. As one guardian said in "Rightful Heir" to Worf, "It has been 15 centuries since he made that promise." The promise being that Kahless would return from Sto-Vo-Kor after singling out Borath's star in the sky and vanishing into the night. The year 2369 is when "Rightful Heir" takes place, late in TNG's 6th season. Dialog in "Kahless" likewise backs this up: "That was...what? Fifteen hundred years ago?" "Even more"--fitting for an "8th year" adventure. Once the base year for Kahless' death was established (869 A.D.) it was a simple matter of working backwards using time passage references in the novel to plot out the Klingon's rise to power. A crude dating convention but all that there is to work from, much like Data's one line of dialog in "The Last Outpost" establishing the year of the Tkon Empire's destruction ("It has been extinct for 600,000 of our...years."), from which the Tkon history in "Q-Zone" springs from. In the Klingon novel "Kahless," a thirty year gap exists between the death of Molar and the death of Kahless. Presumably this is where many more newer accounts in Kahless' life, undocumented in the novel but brought forth in recent episodes ("The Sword of Kahless" "Looking For Par'mach In All The Wrong Places"), take place. Dating "The Joy Machine" (TOS #80) was a problem, but then its history is unique. Originally a proposed outline for a rejected classic Trek series episode written by Theodore Sturgeon in the 1960s, it was transformed into a novel in 1996 by James Gunn. There are No references whatsoever to previous "Enterprise" adventures (classic series or otherwise) which is one important characteristic used for dating related novels. Frequently the opposite is true: novels set at a specific time during the series are packed with references to chronologically Later episodes or events that continuity is skewed. The "Enterprise" officers in "The Joy Machine" are presented woodenly and indeed the only regulars mentioned are Kirk (which the story focuses upon), Spock, McCoy, Scotty, and Uhura (these four are poorly characterized). Sulu and Chekov aren't mentioned. The storyline essentially is Kirk versus a society controlled by a computer. Kirk behaves atypically throughout: first strongly opposed to interfering (even though Timshel is an Earth colony frequented by Federation tourists!) and then offering little encouragement to the rebels. Spock wants to actually submit to the machine's "joy programming." The routine story itself simply begs the reader to recall numerous classic episodes: "The Return of the Archons," "This Side of Paradise," "The Ultimate Computer," "The Apple," "Spock's Brain" and "For The World is Hollow and I Have Touched The Sky." Not one is mentioned. I speculate that this novel is set before these episodes. It begins shortly after the "Enterprise" has undergone a maintenance layover at Starbase 12. The Heavy Cruiser Evolution Blueprints indicate that the starship was converted over to the specs of the "Bonhomme Richard" configuration at Starbase 12 (apparently before "The Corbomite Maneuver") and this particular starbase crops up in the first season episode "Space Seed" and the early second season episode "Who Mourns For Adonais?" but never visited on-screen. The generally low technology in use also suggests an early period (paper, an atomic bomb, a hypo using a needle, etc.). I conjecture that "The Joy Machine" takes place shortly before "The Corbomite Maneuver" but long after "Where No Man Has Gone Before" (and consequently various undocumented adventures after "Enterprise: The First Adventure"). A sufficient period of time for the characters to be acquainted with one another but before Kirk began to challenge the Prime Directive and evolve into the character we know today. "Mudd In Your Eye" (TOS #81) is something of a problem to fit into the chronology. While Jerry Oltion has written an excellent new Mudd adventure, he (like so many other Trek authors these days) ignores the animated series and further print adventures. Comic books aside, "Mudd's Passion" (which I might add was the third Mudd story written by Stephen Kandel, the creator of Harry Mudd who wasn't so much as mentioned once in this novel) follows "I, Mudd" and the Mudd affair is later concluded with the short story "The Business, As Usual, During Altercations" (appearing in "Mudd's Angels") by James Blish and/or his wife. So when Kirk runs into Harry Mudd in "Mudd In Your Eye" he asks what is virtually the same question he asks in "Mudd's Passion:" "How did you escape from the android planet?" Continuity conflict. Nothing new, of course, but rather bluntly presented and demanding to be addressed...somehow. TOS #81 clearly is set after "I, Mudd" (Harry has been assigned a single Stella to monitor his progress off the android world) and obviously before "The Business..." Therefore I've inserted it, somewhat arbitarily, between both adventures. Chekov is acknowledged as Chief Navigator, Kirk has gained his super starship captain fame, and both the Klingons and Romulans have had their shot at annexing the Nevis system. Mudd not only has an android-built starship at his disposal but a Stella android (un-numbered) capable of functioning independently of the planet Mudd (much like Norman), has deliberately chosen the Nevis system by researching the androids' history banks, and (presumably with android help) hacked into Star Fleet records and purged them of all outstanding warrants against him. A period of time has passed since "I, Mudd" and I have placed the new novel between the original series and the animated series. Rationalizing Kirk's question is more difficult. I suppose it's possible that once the Stella android was destroyed, the remaining androids went in pursuit of Harry, bringing him back to their world as he failed their test--and the "Enterprise" was notified that Harry was once again a permanent resident. Or one can believe that one or more of these post-"I, Mudd" stories occurred in an alternate timeline. "For all we know, we could be living in an alternate timeline right now" says one of the Temporal Investigators in "Trials and Tribble- ations." While inconsistencies in holodeck re-creations can be dismissed as glitches, what of actual Trek history being re-visited in a different light? The DS9 episode's revision of "The Trouble With Tribbles" cannot be ignored by serious nitpickers. First we have a re-created starship "Enterprise" and Space Station K-7. The former is nearly identical to the "Achernar" configuration of the F.J. blueprints (sporting visible deflector shield grid lines, which should Treknically be sub-surface) not of the series. K-7 is in keeping with Geoffrey Mandel's blueprints and Jackill's reference, right down to the "United Federation of Planets" lettering (considered to be a later addition, it wasn't present in "The Trouble With Tribbles"). In one brief shot, K-7's engineering/reactor module is Cylindrical! At least the scaling of both is accurate and O'Brien's statement of K-7's 30 odd decks is consistent with the blueprints. Koloth's battlecruiser features modern (ST-TMP and beyond) Klingonese characters on the starboard pylon, which also can't be easily accounted for. The interior of our beloved classic "Enterprise" is wilder... The first use of the turbolift activation grab handle has it emit a beep never before heard in the original series, likewise for Kirk's intercom button on the command con when he calls McCoy to the bridge. Some coloring is slightly off in the corridors (the light-defracting ladder tube backing is too reflective) and the inside of the Auxiliary Communications Junctures we never saw so cannot judge. But turbolifts never moved this slowly, nor did they feature movement indicator ports which weren't quite as translucent white. When Sisko mans a bridge station it appears from the background bulkhead to be the Weapons & Defense Station--but while the console is similar enough it's definitely the bridge Engineering Station left over from "Relics" (though they had enough sense to remove the hooded viewer, they didn't change the display panels--checkout EBP!). Likewise for the General Status Display panel behind Sisko. You get the picture. I conjecture that these minute changes in the "Enterprise" and K-7 are the result of slight ripples in the timeline changing certain mild events. Sisko and the "Defiant" officers of course had nothing to do with it, at least not in this episode. The timeshift had to logically occur before "The Trouble With Tribbles" to effect the changes witnessed in this episode--but from some point in the future After we "experienced" the original "Trouble With Tribbles" otherwise we wouldn't be aware of any discontinuity problems. Sisko replacing Bell in "Past Tense" may be the culprit. We live in an alternate timeline with respect to the Star Trek Universe. There is no question about it. There was no Edith Keeler who died in NYC in 1930. There were no Dixon Hill stories written in the 1940s. There was no sub-orbital nuclear warhead launch in 1969 from a McKinley Rocket Base. A pair of humpback whales named George and Gracie were not set loose from San Francisco in 1986. There were no Eugenics Wars in the early 1990s. In fact, there was no Star Trek television series in the 1960s in this universe--only in Ours. This last fact is made clear in ST IV, as no one recognizes the "actors" from Star Trek, and even more so in "Future's End" (Ms. Robinson knows nothing about the Star Fleet Academy Paris said he attended). Though it seems to violate causality, one might conclude that this is the sum cumulative effect of all the Trek time travel episodes: each time our characters venture back into Earth's history, they alter the timestream a little bit, thus Creating the Star Trek future universe as we know it. In our timeline, Trek remains as a tv series created by Gene Roddenberry, in Trek's timeline it never existed as a series but as a reality established by time travelers from the 23rd and 24th Centuries. How this came about is pure speculation ranging from time ripples caused by events in "City On The Edge Of Forever" (McCoy's phaser disintegrating a bum, perhaps causing a chain reaction of events leading up to the Bird as we know him not being born) to actions taken by Quark and friends in 1947 Roswell, New Mexico in "Little Green Men" (though I wonder if a young Gene Roddenberry managed to come by Rom's PADD containing data on Federation history--and, similarly, if Rick Berman or Michael Piller ever came across Benny Russell's futuristic science fiction stories by around 1992 or so). Offscreen, there are the Forewords in the Star Fleet Technical Manual tying the Franz Joseph Designs publications (and the later Star Fleet Battles roleplaying booklets) into a timeloop: When the "Enterprise" was thrown back in time to 1969 in "Tomorrow is Yesterday," the ship's computer malfunctioned and dumped a portion of its library computer database into the memory banks of the Omaha Air Base. In 1970 they were accidentally discovered, and by 1973 determined to be a hoax after an extensive investigation. Franz Joseph bought the rights to these technical order documents and got Ballantine Books to publish them as the Star Fleet Technical Manual which became a runaway best-seller. Other publications soon followed, from the same source material: the "Constitution" Class Booklet of General Plans, and all the booklets associated with the Star Fleet Battles RPG. In Alan Dean Foster's novelization of "The Counter-Clock Incident" (Star Trek Log 7) young Captain April muses over the blueprints, fascinated about how Franz Joseph was way ahead of his time and how they were originally published for entertainment purposes! "Future's End" is a Trek historical paradox in itself, seemingly ignoring the Eugenics Wars (though it could very well be set in late 1996 after the wars, and California could very well have been untouched by them). Some have speculated that in Voyager's timeline the Eugenics Wars were prevented from happening, or perhaps their outcomes lessened or delayed until the 21st Century--but this would surely be a massive distortion of Trek history considering the chain of events surrounding "Space Seed" and ST II+. Though if the wars were delayed--and Spock's statment in "Space Seed" correct that the Eugenics Wars are set the same era as World War III (which may be one and the same)--then they may have become the 2053 Post Atomic Horror conflict which, in "First Contact," is called World War III. But there are many "If"s and the 1990s is still the era Spock quoted, there's no changing that. Of course "Future's End" is in itself set in an alternate timeline where Starling starts the computer revolution using Braxton's timeship's technology. Janeway admits as much, suggesting that in the Trek Universe's 20th Century computer technology progessed much slower than in our timeline (where Bill Gates is more or less filling Starling's shoes). I would guess that Braxton's timeship crash had in some way altered events in "Future's End's" timeline Janeway experienced so that the Eugenics Wars did not occur. Regardless, the destruction of the timeship by the "Voyager" eradicated the entire timeline starting with Starling's recovery of the "Aeon" in 1967. Or was it? There is the Doctor's retention of the mobile emitter from that timeline... Among similar lines, Star Trek's timeline seems to be being rewritten out of carelessness and quite simply because current history is conflicting with Star Trek's then-near-future history. The manner in which the Eugenics Wars is disregarded is one example, but the literary chronology input (extrapolated from "Space Seed" among other mainstream sources) has always suggested a strong Manned presence in space by the early 21st Century. Colonies on the Moon and the inner planets as well as advanced spaceflight technology. It's not here now nor is it likely to be here in the near future despite what's written into Trekdom. So it comes as no surprise when Voyager begins "overwriting" what has been said, on or off screen. The colonization of Mars in the early 22nd Century rather than in the early 21st is but one example. "One Small Step" features a manned Mars survey mission in 2032 (thankfully only the preview refers to this as the First mission to Mars!), on the surface a step backwards if Mars has no colony. The "Future's End" timeline meddling may help explain away these dating conflicts and indeed the entire unwinding of Trek's contradicted future historical accounts. There's just no other way to escape from it since Trek's writers will not accept Trek as being an alternate timeline; so they'll just keep contradicting it as they please. The short story, if it can indeed be called one, appearing in "Strange New Worlds II" called "Research" (appropriately penned by J.R. Rasmussen) makes the claim that Berlinghoff Rasmussen and one of his ancestors helped to create Star Trek by not only feeding Gene Roddenberry future data in 1964 but also carrying on extensive research for the franchise to use on each spinoff, including "Voyager's" fate and DS9's. And what of Benny Russell in "Far Beyond The Stars"? Taken at face value he is nothing more than a character dreamt up by Captain Sisko while in a delusional frame of mind. However his clarity of Earth history over 400 years past is remarkable, and then there's Steve Barnes' excellent novelization of this episode. The book exploers Benny's life and an experience at a fair in 1940 where he gazed upon a (Bajoran?) orb which triggered off his precognitive abilities. The novel claims he also wrote about the classic Trek series characters and aliens in addition to Deep Space Nine. During one vision we are told that the orb was brought to Earth by an alien from Sirius who crashlanded in ancient times. Could Benny Russell's orb gazing and Ben Sisko's own contact with the Bajoran orb have created a bi-directional telepathic link between the two men of different eras? Maybe. Maybe not. Regardless, the rich character background is intriguing and I've included it here. Later, Greg Cox would mention 'Far Beyond The Stars' as a Real book in the 1990s era of "The Eugenics Wars" novel. So we can lay this piece of speculation to rest. Dating "Do Comets Dream?" is something of a problem. It features Simon Tarses (the kid in "The Drumhead") and thus the problem begins. The Star Trek Starship Creator game gives a very plausible bio of Tarses, with him returning to duty following a 6-month suspension for falsifying data and entering the Academy in 2368. Four years later (2372) he graduates and is posted back on the "Enterprise." And DS9 readers will know, by 2376, he's a doctor on Deep Space 9. All is well until sifting through the facts in "Do Comets Dream?" It is set aboard 1701-D not -E (the latter ship does not have a Ten Forward lounge) and Geordi still has his VISOR. Therefore it's before "Generations" (mid-2371), but Tarses has the rank of Lieutenant in this novel. Complicating matters, "The Drumhead" is referred to as "hasn't been that long ago" and later "all those years ago." Additional text also sets it after "The Inner Light." My solution is to place the novel shortly before "Generations" on the assumption that Tarses graduated early from the Academy (having already attended it for a non-commissioned rating previous). This was probably in line with the author's original intention. Now here is what I call my Theory of Decaying Timelines. The concept is simply that the Trek chronology literally changes with the times, as it is re-interpreted over the years. Each time (no pun!), historical events are pushed upwards in time. We begin with the Spaceflight Chronology timeline also in use by FASA (though technically the Treknical timeline originated by Chuck Graham came First--the one you're reading now is based upon it--but for the sake of this theory the FASA one will be placed first, after all what's a few years?). Within: the U.F.P. is founded in 2087, the Romulan War is from 2106 to 2109 (though preceded by years of "pirate" attacks), the "Constitution" class is launched in 2188, and the 5-year mission begins in 2207. In this Treknical timeline: the U.F.P. is founded in 2127, the Romulan War is fought from 2160 to 2162, the "Constitution" class is launched in 2217, and the 5-year mission (officially) begins in 2260. In the Okuda timeline: the U.F.P. is founded in 2161, the Romulan War is fought before it from 2156 to 2160, the "Constitution" class is launched in 2245, and the 5-year mission starts in 2265. If you can't see what it happening, then let me explain. The SFC chronology is the Ideal one: Rapid progress due probably to the 21st Century being a Golden Age of advancement (there is no mention of a nuclear war followed by a Post-Atomic Horror, and the Vulcans and other aliens all get together and peacefully found a Federation without all the petty squabbling nonsense seen in E). If there are Kzinti, they come into the picture Much later, rarely causing problems. It's smooth sailing into the future with the TNG Era beginning literally at the dawn of the 24th Century. My Treknical timeline takes into account everything, and that includes TNG's WW III in the mid-21st Century, Kzinti wars etc. It's no wonder that that the Federation comes about well into the 22nd Century. The Okuda timeline shifts history up even more, thanks to the Enterprise series (Picard's post-ST VII consequences? Temporal Cold War?). His take is that Earth's spaceflight program fell apart in the 21st Century (was Aries IV the First manned ship to Mars?) and there apparently are no DY-series ships in service between the planets in the solar system. A V episode even states that Mars was colonized as late as 2103! It's almost as though the Trek Universe is reinvented every dozen years or so. Each time around, to take into account current history, it's moved up and the past tinkered with. So roughly around 2015, should a New Star Trek materialize, the timeline would be something like this: The U.F.P. is founded around 2200, the "Constitution" class is launched around 2275, with Kirk's classic 5-year mission now concluding the 23rd Century circa 2295-2300 A.D. Checkout the patterns in the years between each historical event. Despite the style of writing inherent in the novel "Mosaic" (the contemporary plot involving the Kazon leaves much to be desired), Kathryn Janeway's past background is nearly flawlessly chronologically consistent with V and TNG episodes--and without a single stated reference date! She meets Cadet Data around 2343 (we can extrapolate from the info in "Datalore" that Data attended the Academy from 2341-2345). She nearly dates Riker while attending the Academy in 2354 (we know from "Chain of Command, Part 1" that Riker graduated in 2357). Her father dies on Tau Ceti Prime in 2358 (15 years before 2373 when "Coda" takes place). Working from this information, Kathryn Janeway was born in 2334 and her sister, Phoebe, a year later. After 2358 the dating becomes hairy and skewed, with many months of recovery from the deaths of her father and fiance, dragging on into 2359. Janeway then becomes involved with Mark, transfers to command, embarks on a deep space mission and is brought before a review board after the first 6 months where she meets Ensign Tuvok. This should occur before 2361 yet the novel at this time twice states that Janeway had known Admiral Paris for over 10 years--but they first met shortly before Janeway's encounter with Riker circa 2354. There is missing time here on the order of 4 years and there should not be--or should there? Janeway was an Ensign in 2358 yet only a couple years later she has her first command? There is no information but presumably it was a very small vessel and she may have held merely the position of Captain and not the rank. The answer is finally revealed a year after the novel's publication in the episode "Revulsion" that Janeway was talked down by Ensign Tuvok before a review board (nicely jibing with the novel) 9 years earlier: 2365. The references to Tom Paris' age are more obscure, however, and conflicting. When Janeway first glimpses a photo of Tom Paris he is said to be around 10 (born circa 2344), later on the Arias Expedition the Admiral says his son is 15 (born circa 2342). In "Caretaker," Janeway rattles off serving under Admiral Paris on the Arias Expedition (aboard the "Icarus" it is her first deep space mission and it is fully explained in the novel) but also aboard the "Al-Batani" under the Admiral. This vessel is never accounted for in "Mosaic" yet the time period is indelibly covered and I do not see where a second starship voyage under Admiral Paris could possibly fit. A wild guess may be that the "Al-Batani" might have not been a ship but a shuttle--the shuttle Janeway and Paris were aboard while captured by Cardassians on the Arias Expedition? The issue becomes muddier with novels such as "Deny Thy Father" having Owen Paris and Ensign Janeway still on Earth when they should already be on the Expedition. I decided to ignore it rather than screwup more continuity. Riker's Academy history is also very confusing, probably due to his age being established later in an Okudagram to be the same as Geordi's! This contradicts the early Writers Guides and has a direct impact upon when he first entered the Academy, and consequently his progression in rank and early service record. Jeri Taylor's second Trek novel, "Pathways," rectifies some anomalies and builds upon the V characters' histories. Tuvok's review of Janeway's early command, now clearly noted as her first-mission review, is keyed to November. Therefore I have shifted the date to late 2364, from early 2365. "Pathways" also clarifies the name of her first command: the U.S.S. "Bonestell," which other sources have noted as being a small "Oberth" class vessel with a registry of NCC-31600. After the initial 6-month mission, Tuvok becomes a member of her crew for at least another 5 months. Then there is an enormous 6 year gap unaccounted for. The 5th season episode "Night" mentions Janeway's earlier command being the "Billings" and some have concluded that this was an alternative name replacing the "Bonestell." I believe Janeway commanded the "Billings" after her command of the "Bonestell" throughout the late 2360s just prior to the "Voyager" in 2371. The transition between ships surely took place in 2367 following the Wolf 359 battle, as there is a U.S.S. "Bonestell" noted as missing during this early Borg conflict. Presumably the captain and crew abandoned ship and were rescued. Janeway's offer to take command of a new "Intrepid" class ship during her command of the "Bonestell" was presumably delayed. The "My Brother's Keeper" trilogy adds some intriguing background material about James Kirk's pre-"Enterprise" career. Yes, the novel has its share of (Okuda philosophy-influenced) problems but the material is sound overall. Ignoring the Okuda date of 2257 and working back from "Where No Man Has Gone Before," various historical anecdotes are pieced together, such as when McCoy initially visited Capella IV and when his father died. More importantly it has led me to re-evaluate Kirk's academy days. While the fundamentals of his service record are established, the exact sequence and time intervals are not and as such these novels have shed some light. Kirk's service aboard the "Farragut" has been generalized somewhat until now and is characterized by two pieces of information. The first, 11 years prior to "Obsession" Kirk hesitated at a phaser station on the "Farragut" and half the crew were killed. Drawing on the pre-established chronology, this would be circa September 2251. The second, in "A Private Little War" Kirk's first planetary survey command (universally accepted by fandom as during the "Farragut" period) was of the planet Neural 13 years ago, or circa August 2249. The U.S.S. "Enterprise" Officers Manual (first edition) states that Kirk was placed aboard the "Farragut" at age 21 in 2250, and I am therefore assuming this to be a rounded figure (actually late 2249, among other rounded dates in this manual--but this as you will see has problems with respect to the Axanar Peace Mission). Immediately after the "Farragut" disaster, Kirk is assigned to the "Constitution" 7 years prior to "Where No Man Has Gone Before" according to Book 2. This neatly fits with a year of 2252, but what doesn't is his second assignment aboard the "Republic" with Gary Mitchell, presented in Book 1. The Four Years War which ended with the Treaty of Axanar as presented in Technical Fandom and FASA was in 2250 and this second assignment had to no earlier (as it certainly makes little sense to take a "Constitution" class training starship manned by cadets to the enemy lines during a war!). Not surprisingly, Friedman makes no mention of this critical Klingon war (and why should he since it's non-existent in the Okuda chronology!). Kirk's "Farragut" assignment was as a fully commissioned officer not a cadet so it must Follow the Axanar Peace Mission. Book II has Kirk say that he served some 3 years on the "Farragut" before the "Constitution"--but this alone would move his posting to the "Farragut" back long before the Axanar Peace Mission while the Four Years War in still in progress! Meanwhile, Book I frames both Kirk's first "Republic" assignment (the Finney incident) and his Axanar Peace Mission (the Palm Leaf award) "last year" with respect to Book 1's second "Republic" posting. The novel implies these events fast-promoted Kirk to Lieutenant rank and the subsequent teaching position at the Academy. "Last year" would shift the second "Republic" mission to 2251 which does not mesh very well with the "Farragut" period. The best I can do is shift Kirk's first "Republic" posting back one year to 2249, accounting for a notably undocumented year at the Academy and actually contradicting nothing, though the EOM implies that Axanar may have come before the "Republic" there is no solid proof either way. I dare not alter the year of the Axanar Peace Mission for it is solidly tied to 2250 with the Four Years War (2246-2250) through many publications such as Ships of the Star Fleet, the Federation Reference Series, and (via relative year dating) FASA gaming booklets. Therefore, directly between Axanar mission and the "Farragut" I have placed Book I's initial Academy flashback; the logical middle-of-the-road approach. Book 3 details events following the Dimorus mission set shortly before the current storyline (early 2259) which rests nicely with a 7 year period following Kirk's "Constitution" mission. What DOES NOT jibe is Kirk and Mitchell's "Republic" posting 14 years earlier, which would be in 2245--a year Before Kirk entered the Academy! Despite this piece of info cropping up throughout the third novel, it must be considered erroneous. Even messier, the Okuda dating scheme in use by Friedman makes Kirk age 18 at this time, which works out to be the year 2247! Contradicting "Enterprise: The First Adventure," Friedman's Gary Mitchell is age 17, one year younger than Kirk, not the other way around! "The First Adventure" was always riddled with continuity clashes but chronologically takes precedence and carries some weight in this respect. It ignored aspects of the two pilot episodes, and tried to explain Dr. Piper's "Enterprise" posting in lieu of McCoy as a temporary assignment, filling in for McCoy. Additionally, Chekov, Sulu, and Uhura weren't instantly given bridge postings--"My Brother's Keeper" is truer to the series in this area. There are clearly a considerable number of conflicts and I have done my best to reconcile them. Dating Exactly when "Ship of the Line" takes place is confusing, since there are conflicts throughout. The novel begins in 2278--there is no debate here--jumps to 2368--there is no debate here, for these dates are consistent with the episode "Cause And Effect" which the novel is a follow-up to. The launch of 1701-E is the mystery. The leading chapter of this era dates it as 2371, quite reasonable but perhaps a little early since 1701-D was downed stardate 48650 or late August, 2371. The chapter states that it had been 5 months (since the crash), but a little later the book's Klingon villain Kozara's son says it was destroyed 4 months ago. Again, not too critical and quite reasonably in range. Based on these, perhaps very late 2371 would fit, so as to acknowledge the book's date. Unfortunately a prisoner of war later believes the date to be the 8th of May. Finally there is the dedication plaque of the "Enterprise" herself claiming to have been launched stardate 49827.5 (a date slightly skewed by later Okuda sources, incidentally) or late October, 2372! Note that this date is consistent with the ship being in space for less than a year by the time of ST IX, jibing with the dialog, so there is no reason to find fault in it. Back to "Ship of the Line"--additional dialog speaks of a recent conflict with Klingon relations and a strong hatred for the Cardassians--clearly a tie-in with the season opener "The Way of the Warrior" and the Klingons breaking away from the Khitomer Accords. Therefore the novel should be in early January of 2372. I am assuming that the P.O.W.'s May 8th reckoning to be confused, as he and his companions were out of touch for many months, and under constant scrutiny by Cardassian interrogators. But nearly a year for the ship to be refitted and relaunched? Why is it that everytime Harry Kim recalls 23rd Century history he botches it up? It has reached crisis proportions and I'm convinced that this kid hasn't got a clue. In "Flashback" Kim dreamily proclaims that there were no holodecks and replicators in the previous century. Generalizing surely, probably not as advanced, and they perhaps were called holographic rec rooms and fabricators. But they did exist. "The Practical Joker" of the animated series and countless Treknical references say so. A bigger crime against continuity appears in "11:59." Kim chats about his Uncle Jack who "around 2210" piloted a ship to Beta Capricus when stasis was still being used and his entire crew were suspended... With the way "Space Seed's" Eugenics Wars has been ignored, it comes as no surprise that Lt. Marla McGiver's comment that suspended animation in spaceflight became obsolete by the year 2018. Likewise for Lt. Commander Data's statement that cryogenics was nothing more than a fad in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, in "The Neutral Zone." It's covered by Janeway in "11:59" however: All history is biased in one way or another, perhaps the theme of the episode. It may have been 2110 or, more reasonably, 2010 (perhaps a corrected Okudan gag regarding the sequel to 2001, for no better film reflects suspended animation in spaceflight?). Interested in yet another proposed chronology for Star Trek? This one was suggested to me by a fan who did not catch Data's 2364 in "The Neutral Zone" and perceived TNG's era a little earlier. The 5th season episode "Cause And Effect" has the "Enterprise" meet up with a movie era ship from 2278. It's stated that the U.S.S. "Bozeman" was time-looping for 80 years. Presumably it's a rounded figure, but if not: 2278 + 80 = 2358. The 6th season episode "Tapestry" feaures dialog between Q and Picard regarding the captain's near-fatal injury shortly after graduating from the Academy, the Class of '27 a key date. But Q says this was 30 years ago--if not a round figure, then the year of the episode is 2357. When Paramount first proposed the spinoff series Deep Space Nine, it was said to be contemporary with TNG, "set in 2360 A.D." This indicates that possibly even this late (1992/1993) the Paramount date-keepers thought that TNG was set in the late 2350s. This is no surprise considering that the Trek timeline was never a top priority. Where did this late 2350s timeline spring from? Coincidentally if we take McCoy's year of birth, 2218, from the Chronology (This one) and add 137 for the doctor's stated age in "Encounter At Farpoint" we get 2355 for the first TNG episode! The DS9 episode "Past Tense" was advertised as a time travel story where Sisko and Bashir are trapped "300 years in the past." Again, rounding the dates...but if not? The stated year of arrival was 2024, adding 300 would set DS9 in 2324 which is close to the old Spaceflight Chronology/FASA timeline. Coincidence? I think the Paramount staff may have access to a copy of the original U.S.S. Enterprise Officers Manual, especially in light of Scotty's year of birth (2222 given in "Relics"), McCoy's birth- date and middle initial (H for Horatio given in ST III), and other curiosities. The Spaceflight timeline is readily accessible to everyone through FASA's perpetuation, notably the TNG Officers Manual, so it is no surprise to see it surfacing sporatically. With FASA's demise in Trek circles, I suspect that the influence is nearly finished. The fascinating novel "A Stitch In Time" by Andrew J. Robinson--or should I say Elim Garak?--is, unfortunately, impossible to integrate into this (or any other) chronology. Sad but true, the back story of Garak's life lacks references to known historical points, and mainstream info on this intriguing character is just as bare. We don't even know his age! This book charts Garak's life starting from his "age of emergence" and ending at his assignment to Terok Nor. Between these two prominent points, uncountable "years" in his life take place making accurate dating to within even a decade difficult at best. The best I could achieve was integrating in the various additional Cardassian trivia facts tied to known episodes. The "New Earth" series of novels eats up a lot of time following ST-TMP. Despite Book 1's insinuations, "Wagon Train To The Stars" does not take place immediately after the V'ger crisis. There are too many novels published in the early 80s set during this period; novels dealing with Spock's "transformation" and other consequences. The introduction of the ST II maroon uniforms is another clue, since the ST-TMP "pajama" uniforms are not going to be withdrawn from service very quickly after being issued. The upgraded "Enterprise" is also not going to be so quickly assigned to a long-duration deep space colonial mission without first being fully debugged and officially commissioned. Book 1 provides the Okudan date of October 31, 2272 for the issuing of the newer ST II maroons in a flashback. Curiously, the month and day are exactly those specified in Shane Johnson's Uniform Recognition Manual for the date of issue! Though Johnson provides a FASA year for the date, the Chronology- corrected year is 2269 and it sits quite well with the continuity. Over 3 years is a suitable period of time for the ST-TMP uniforms to remain in service, and the "Enterprise" ship/class is well underway. There are other problems though. Namely Chekov's early transfer off the "Enterprise" and to the "Reliant" mid-way through this series. It's too early and contradicts the info in "Deep Domain" where Chekov is first transferred. Chekov's promotion to full Commander can be ignored, but not his transfer--unless he was transferred Back to the "Enterprise" at a later date then Back to the "Reliant" following "Deep Domain." Log it as an alternate timeline thingie or ignore it and choose the version you prefer. The other problem with "New Earth" is, again, the time it chews up...at a very inappropriate time. The whole of 2270 is dominated by this Belle Terre frontier adventure. This means that novels meant to be set in 2270 can't be. Although dating of these books has always been on the vague side, I nevertheless had to shift them up to early 2271. These novels include "Dwellers in the Crucible," "Ice Trap," "Shell Game," "Death Count," and "My Enemy, My Ally." Note that the "official" Pocket Books hastily-compiled chronology of novels places most of these some 3 years later (timeline- corrected), with "Dwellers" and "My Enemy" years Later and Earlier respectively. "Dwellers" I can understand: vagueness. "My Enemy" also dwells upon original series period ranks erroneously, and can be considered on a once-over to be set in the 5th year, but working back from info in "The Romulan Way" clearly establishes it to be post-ST-TMP. (Page 176: "He sat on the far side of Perry's desk, flanked by Jim Kirk and Spock, listening while the Admiral outlined a plan as complex and dangerous as the cloaking device theft of eight years ago." An earlier chapter also notes that McCoy is around 50 years of age and Naraht the Horta crewman is now a full Lieutenant and no longer an Ensign.) Ships of the Star Fleet and Heavy Cruiser Evolution Blueprints both acknowledge that the U.S.S. "Kongo" was drydocked at San Francisco Yards for upgrading to the "Consitution II" class on December 20, 2271. This perfectly ties in the "Kongo" disaster and the ship's subsequent drydocking in "Death Count" after clipping a cosmic string. In October of 2000, the long-awaited sequel to "The Romulan Way," "Swordhunt," was released. It is set approximately 2 months after the former novel, and Diane Duane still (not caring or carelessly) yields to original series ranks. If that's not enough, page 58 implies that "The Wounded Sky" was set 1 to 3 years ago (via K's't'lk's age). "The Wounded Sky" carries too much weight as a 5th year novel and fits flawlessly in the chron- ological sequence to alter, as does the following novel "Doctor's Orders." The fine-tuning of exactly where "Swordhunt" and "The Romulan Way" fall within 2271 is derived from the month of November on the bottom of page 58 of the former novel, and consequently the ordering of 2271 novels gets shifted yet again. Yet more doubt, confusion, and inconsistancies are accumulated throughout "Honor Blade," set immediately after "Swordhunt." Again we have old series ranks, and page 1 kicks it off with the original "Constellation" being lost against the planet killer "...not so very long ago." The "Sempach" is one of therefore stated to be one of the newer 4-nacelled experimental "Constellation" class ships. Page 3: "Fleet's pleased: they're already flying the keels for the two new ones--"Stargazer" and "Hathaway." This is WAY TOO EARLY! The ranks would place these novels in the 2260s while the ships would place these in the 2280s (or Much Later!). Even Jackill's manual notes that the predecessor of the TNG era "Constellation" class star cruisers is the "Cheetah" class (authorized for construction mere months after these Rihannsu adventures). Diane Duane is quite confused over continuity, and Treknically there were at least 2 additional ships carrying the class name before the "Constellation" class. Presumably these two ships were prematurely launched, complete construction on the sisterships was delayed for decades, and the entire class went back into the research and development stages shortly thereafter. David Mack's contribution to "The Genesis Wave" is Okuda Chronology inspired. I speak of Chapter 14's 'Genesis Report.' Interesting stuff on the surface though, but in order to keep his 23rd Century dates synchronized with this Chronology, I've shifted them up by 2 years and dropped his dating references to Genesis' final phase and Kahn's involvement (granted, they're plausible, but not applicable to this Chronology). To nitpick further, Mack's stardate Earth equivalent 24th Century dates are quite off, but can be worked with, and his inside joke name regarding two different series on the Science Fiction Channel is tolerable. Books 1 and 2 of the "Genesis Wave" trilogy strongly insinuate that they are set around the time of Mack's earlier "Gemworld" novels, late 2375. Book 3, continuing immediately after 1 and 2, however, necessitates movement of the trilogy. In Book 3, Ogawa has a 6 year old daughter, Suzi, and "Gemworld" was "a year or so ago." Kai Opaka was also said, in passing, to have died 10 years ago. Working from "All Good Things..." Alyssa Ogawa became pregnant around the middle of 2370, making Suzi's birth around stardate 48290. Adding on 6 years brings the period of the "Genesis" books to late-April/early-May of 2377, with the "ten years" death of Opaka being a rounded-up figure. I have therefore shifted many of the relative background reference dates in Books 1 and 2 up by 1.5 years. I have tried my best to work around the Okuda dates (which are alone self-contradictory) throughout L.A. GRAF's "Janus Gate" trilogy. The young Kirk's period of origin seems consistent with an age of 14, if the age of Kirk's father is ignored on one page, but what year the elder Sulu comes from is contradictory. We're given a period of 20 years in the future but by the third novel it's up to a vaguer 25 years in the future. Again trying to ignore, yet worth with the best I can, the Okudan dates, the year 2296 must be thrown out. Book 2, page 143 says "They tortured us back in '78" and on page 180 Chekov's torture is said to be "off by about five years." I take this to mean that Sulu and Chekov hail from the alternate future date of 2283, since they were tortured in 2278 which was later clarified to have occurred 5 years ago when in the viewing chamber. Working backwards from this data, the future timeline more or less fits consistently. This was the least troubling aspect of the trilogy for me. Over the years I've often harshly criticized Pocket Books' writers and staff, and this trilogy stands out as a text book example of deteriorating standards. First off, there is the constant use of "warp cores" throughout. Everything from the "Enterprise" to her shuttles to the Gorn fighter have them, and ultimately one is deployed as a bomb on the Gorn fortress during the climax in Book 2. Ignoring Enterprise's reinvention of history, the classic "Enterprise" had no warp core as her engines were self-contained and non-networked. Shuttlecraft were sublight, though I'm open to the concept of shuttles being warp drive retrofitted, and could carry antimatter to boost the impulse drives. But in short, a Warp Core is nothing more than an Intermix Chamber where matter and antimatter collide. The term has become perverted over the years to be synonymous with Reactor, and it has Never been mentioned not once in the classic series. What the writers should substitute is "antimatter pods." Secondly, the world is called Alfa 177 not Alfa 117--this goof appears throughout all 3 novels (and, yes, it's always been penned as "Alfa" not "Alpha" dating back to the shooting script--don't ask me why). Thirdly, "The Janus Gate" trilogy is advertised as "The Starship Enterprise--from a whole new point of view!" and "The legendary five- year mission--seen through all-new eyes!" and "These are the voyages --as you've never seen them before!" I've read the books and I'm WAITING. There is Nothing special or New about these books, other than digging up some extra crewmember names which have appeared in the episodes--none of which are given any decent character development. Just essentially names thrown in. We've seen more character development for, say, Kyle, in "The Klingon Gambit" (but back then the writers could actually Write about characters). Here we have a ho-hum runaround storyline. It's deceptive publicity and is more in line with the following "Errand of Vengeance" trilogy where we see the crew through the eyes of a Klingon spy infiltrating the ship. But here's the scariest observation. Fourth, the biggie. Read the trilogy then read the blurbs on the OUTSIDE BACK COVERS. I won't waste space quoting them here, but Book 1 says that while exploring M-3107, a transporter accident causes Kirk and McCoy to vanish. Read the novel, it's planet Tlaoli not M-3107, and McCoy doesn't vanish! Though it does seem that most of McCoy's LINES have vanished in these novels! If this isn't botched up enough, read the blurb on the back of Book 3: Kirk is stuck back in the past on Tarsus IV during the reign of Kodos the Executioner, and Lt. Kevin Riley is his only hope! The novel calls the planet Grex, Kodos and Riley aren't mentioned!! Too bad, since THIS alternate story seems more consistent with Trek's history than with the bunk delivered in these books. And a Fifth, albeit minor, complaint. There is no cover art per say, the covers are nothing more than stock stills from the original series given a "waxing over" effect. I guess they want to save money by not hiring a true cover artist like Boris or Birdsong. The 6 years ago references in "Preserver" must be considered erroneous. That is, that Kirk's resurrection was 6 years ago. As a sequel, "Preserver" immediately follows "Dark Victory"--which concluded in mid-2375. Kirk was resurrected in "The Return" set in mid-2371, immediately after "Generations". That's 4 years. The factual date of 2375 for "Preserver" is further backed by references in the novel to the Dominion War being in progress, a plan to retake Cardassia, and the war nearing an end. The 2268 references are also ignored--Okuda dates once again for Trek's 3rd season. Documentation Everyone has requested where certain entries and dates came from, so I've tagged on codes in brackets. For the original series and animated series episodes, I've used the call letters developed by Bjo Trimble for her classic Concordance. Unfortunately, her new Concordance doesn't use all of these old call letters. Star Trek movies have been designated ST-TMP, ST II, ST III, ST IV, ST V, and ST VI. Star Trek Generations is, at least tentatively, designated ST VII as is Star Trek: First Contact's designation of ST VIII. Note that these may also refer to information taken from the novelizations and not necessarily the movies themselves, although the information presented in the films has priority over novelizations. The Next Generation episodes presented a problem. Rather than trying to contrive my own call letters for each episode, I simply used the production numbers. TNG 101/102 is "Encounter at Farpoint" (parts 1 & 2), TNG 103 is "The Naked Now" etc. The complete list is presented below. Here are the Bjo Trimble call letters for the original series episodes and animated series episodes, in alphabetical order for ease of reference: AE "Assignment:Earth" by Art Wallace AF "The Alternative Factor" by Don Ingalls Al/a "Albatross" by Dario Finelli Am/a "The Ambergris Element" by Margaret Armen AON "By Any Other Name" by D.C. Fontana and Jerome Bixby Ap "The Apple" by Max Ehrlich and Gene L. Coon Ar "Arena" by Gene L. Coon AT "Amok Time" by Theodore Sturgeon AY "All Our Yesterdays" by Jean Lissette Aroeste BC "Bread And Circuses" by Gene L. Coon and Gene Roddenberry Be/a "Bem" by David Gerrold BFS/a "Beyond The Farthest Star" by Samuel A. Peeples BT "Balance Of Terror" by Paul Schneider CC/a "The Counter-Clock Incident" by John Culver CEF "The City On The Edge Of Forever" by Harlan Ellison Cg "The Changeling" by John Meredyth Lucas CK "The Conscience Of The King" by Barry Trivers CL "And The Children Shall Lead" by Edward J. Lakso Cml "Court Martial" by Don M. Mankiewicz and Steven W. Carabatsos CMn "The Corbomite Maneuver" by Jerry Sohl Cms "The Cloud-Minders" by Margaret Armen Cp "Catspaw" by Robert Bloch CX "Charlie X" by D.C. Fontana DD "Devil In The Dark" by Gene L. Coon DMa "The Doomsday Machine" by Norman Spinrad DMd "Dagger Of The Mind" by Shimon Wincelberg (S. Bar-David) Dv "Day Of The Dove" by Jerome Bixby DY "The Deadly Years" by David P. Harmon EB/a "The Eye Of The Beholder" by David P. Harmon EI "The Enterprise Incident" by D.C. Fontana EM "Errand of Mercy" by Gene L. Coon Em "The Empath" by Joyce Muskat ET "Elaan Of Troyius" by John Meredyth Lucas EW "The Enemy Within" by Richard Matheson FC "Friday's Child" by D.C. Fontana FW "For The World Is Hollow And I Have Touched The Sky" by Vollaerts GS "The Galileo Seven" by Oliver Crawford and S. Bar-David GT "The Gamesters Of Triskelion" by Margaret Armen HS/a "How Sharper Than A Serpent's Tooth" by Russell Bates and D. Wise IM "I, Mudd" by Stephen Kandel and David Gerrold IS "The Immunity Syndrome" by Robert Sabaroff IV/a "The Infinite Vulcan" by Walter Koenig JB "Journey To Babel" by D.C. Fontana Ji/a "The Jihad" by Stephen Kandel LB "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield" by Oliver Crawford LG "What Are Little Girls Made Of?" by Robert Bloch LS/a "The Lorelei Signal" by Margaret Armen LZ "The Lights Of Zetar" by Jeremy Tarcher and Shari Lewis Me "The Menagerie" (Parts I & II)/"The Cage" by Gene Roddenberry MG "The Mark Of Gideon" by George F. Slavin and Stanley Adams Mi "Miri" by Adrian Spies MM "Mirror, Mirror" by Jerome Bixby MP/a "Mudd's Passion" by Stephen Kandel MT "The Man Trap" by George Clayton Johnson Mt "Metamorphosis" by Gene L. Coon MTT/a "More Tribbles, More Troubles" by David Gerrold Mtu/a "The Magicks Of Megas-tu" by Larry Brody MW "Mudd's Women" by Stephen Kandel NT "The Naked Time" by John F. Black OA "Operation--Annihilate!" by Stephen W. Carabatsos Ob "Obsession" by Art Wallace OG "The Omega Glory" by Gene Roddenberry OPM/a "One Of Our Planets Is Missing" by Marc Daniels OUP/a "Once Upon A Planet" by Len Jenson and Chuck Menville PA "A Piece Of The Action" by David P. Harmon and Gene L. Coon PF "Patterns Of Force" by John Meredyth Lucas PJ/a "The Practical Joker" by Chuck Menville PLW "A Private Little War" by Gene Roddenberry PO/a "The Pirates Of Orion" by Howard Weinstein PSt "Plato's Stepchildren" by Meyer Dolinsky PSy "The Paradise Syndrome" by Margaret Armen RA "The Return Of The Archons" by Boris Sobelman RM "Requiem For Methuselah" by Jerome Bixby RT "Return To Tomorrow" by Gene Roddenberry SB "Spock's Brain" by Lee Cronin SC "The Savage Curtain" by Gene Roddenberry and Arthur Heinemann SG "The Squire Of Gothos" by Paul Schneider SGn "Spectre Of The Gun" by Lee Cronin SL "Shore Leave" by Theodore Sturgeon SS "Space Seed" by Gene L. Coon and Carey Wilbur Su/a "The Survivor" by James Schmerer SW/a "The Slaver Weapon" by Larry Niven TA "A Taste of Armageddon" by Robert Hamner and Gene L. Coon TB "Is There In Truth No Beauty?" by Jean Lissette Aroeste Te/a "The Terratin Incident" by Paul Schneider TI "Turnabout Intruder" by Arthur H. Singer Tr/a "The Time Trap" by Joyce Perry TSP "This Side Of Paradise" by D.C. Fontana TT "The Trouble With Tribbles" by David Gerrold TW "The Tholian Web" by Judy Burns and Chet Richards TWS "That Which Survives" by John Meredyth Lucas TY "Tomorrow Is Yesterday" by D.C. Fontana UC "The Ultimate Computer" by D.C. Fontana WE "Wink Of An Eye" by Arthur Heinemann WEd "The Way To Eden" by Arthur Heinemann WF "Wolf In The Fold" by Robert Bloch WGD "Whom Gods Destroy" by Lee Erwin WM "Who Mourns For Adonais?" by Gilbert Ralston and Gene L. Coon WNM "Where No Man Has Gone Before" by Samuel A. Peeples Yy/a "Yesteryear" by D.C. Fontana Star Trek Feature Films ST-TMP Star Trek-The Motion Picture by Harold Livingston & A.D. Foster ST II Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan by Jack Sewards & Harve Bennett ST III Star Trek III: The Search For Spock by Harve Bennett ST IV Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home by Leonard Nimoy & Harve Bennett ST V Star Trek V: The Final Frontier by William Shatner & H. Bennett ST VI Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country by L. Nimoy & L. Konner ST VII Star Trek Generations by Ronald D. Moore and Brannon Braga ST VIII Star Trek First Contact by Ronald D. Moore and Brannon Braga ST IX Star Trek: Insurrection by Rick Berman and Michael Piller ST X Star Trek: Nemesis by John Logan, Rick Berman, and Brent Spiner The Pocket Books novels conveniently use numbers to identify them. Thus: TOS #54 is the Star Trek novel "A Flag Full of Stars" from The Original Series, and TNG #16 is The Next Generation novel "Contamination." David Gerrold's novelization of "Encounter at Farpoint" is designated TNG #0. The # sign is used to differentiate between TNG novels and live- action episodes. Also, TNG episodes are 3 digits long and TNG novels are 1 or two digits. Assuming the Eugenics Wars don't disrupt Pocket Books' publishing schedule, TNG novels won't reach the 3-digit mark until around 2007 A.D. With Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's coming are novels. DSN #1 represents the novelization of the DSN pilot episode and V #1 represents the novelization of the Voyager pilot episode. In early 2003, Pocket Books ditched this system (probably out of fear of discouraging new readers from approaching novels numbered near 100), so therefore the latest entries are my own logical continuation. And some of them get Hairy, with crossovers and the merging of genres: giant novels, series, stand-alone books etc. The so-called "giant novels" created a problem. I simply listed them in publication order and numbered them: GN 1: "Enterprise: The First Adventure" by Vonda N. McIntyre GN 2: "Strangers From The Sky" by Margaret Wander Bonanno GN 3: "Final Frontier" by Diane Carey GN 4: "Spock's World" by Diane Duane (First TOS hardcover novel) GN 5: "The Lost Years" by J.M. Dillard GN 6: "Metamorphosis" by Jean Lorrah (First TNG "giant novel") GN 7: "Prime Directive" by Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens GN 8: "Vendetta" by Peter David GN 9: "Reunion" by Michael Jan Friedman GN 10: "Probe" by Margaret Wander Bonano GN 11: "Imzadi" by Peter David GN 12: "Best Destiny" by Diane Carey GN 13: "The Devil's Heart" by Carmen Carter GN 14: "Shadows On The Sun" by Michael Jan Friedman GN 15: "Dark Mirror" by Diane Duane GN 16: "Sarek" by A.C. Crispin GN 17: "Q-Squared" by Peter David GN 18: "Federation" by Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens GN 19: "Warped" by K.W. Jeter GN 20: "The Ashes Of Eden" by William Shatner and J.G. Reeves-Stevens GN 21: "Crossover" by Michael Jan Friedman GN 22: "The Return" by William Shatner and J.G. Reeves-Stevens GN 23: "Klingon" by Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Rusch GN 24: "Kahless" by Michael Jan Friedman GN 25: "Mozaic" by Jeri Taylor GN 26: "Avenger" by William Shatner and J.G. Reeves-Stevens GN 27: "Starfleet Academy" by Diane Carey GN 28: "Vulcan's Forge" by Josepha Sherman and Susan Schwartz GN 29: "Ship of the Line" by Diane Carey GN 30: "The Best and the Brightest" by Susan Wright GN 31: "Planet X" by Michael Jan Friedman GN 32: "Spectre" by William Shatner and J.G. Reeves-Stevens GN 33: "Pathways" by Jeri Taylor GN 34: "Triangle: Imzadi II" by Peter David GN 35: "Dark Victory" by William Shatner GN 36: "Vulcan's Heart" by Josepha Sherman and Susan Schwartz GN 37: "I, Q" by John de Lancie and Peter David GN 38: "The Lives of Dax" (edited) by Marco Palmieri GN 39: "The Valiant" by Michael Jan Friedman GN 40: "Preserver" by William Shatner and J.G. Reeves-Stevens GN 41: "The Genesis Wave Book One" by John Vornholt GN 42: "Excalibur: Restoration" by Peter David GN 43: "The Genesis Wave Book Two" by John Vornholt GN 44: "The Eugenics Wars Volume One" by Greg Cox GN 45: "The Genesis Wave Book Three" by John Vornholt GN 46: "The Eugenics Wars Volume Two" by Greg Cox GN 47: "The Last Roundup" by Christie Golden GN 48: "The Captain's Peril" by William Shatner and J.G. Reeves-Stevens GN 49: "Genesis Force" by John Vornholt GN 50: "Unity" by S.D. Perry GN 51: "The Captain's Blood" by William Shatner and J.G. Reeves-Stevens GN 52: "Vulcan's Soul Book I: Exodus" by Josepha Sherman & Susan Schwartz Note that all hardcover releases inevitably become "giant novels" when reprinted in paperback, approximately one year after initial publication. The only exceptions to this rule are the novelizations of the CD ROM games "Klingon" and "Starfleet Academy." In addition, "The Best and the Brightest," "Planet X" and other oddball non-series novels have been incorporated into this cataloging system. And as in previous editions of this Chronology, my documenting of the last few hardcover novels tends to lag behind and will be included in the next edition. Also note that the earliest Shatner/Reeves-Stevens novels ("The Ashes of Eden," "The Return," and "Avenger") were later published collectively as "Star Trek: Odyssey." The 7th volume in the "Gateways" series is also hardcover but, being the concluding book in a paperback series, I've kept "What Lay Beyond" as G #7. Also counter to this sequence, "Restoration" should be in the "New Frontier" series, but in actuality it is just another hardcover release within it, though it is sometimes referred to as the 11th book in the series. It becomes messy, as "Once Burned" and "Double or Nothing" ("Captain's Table #5" and "Double Helix #5" respectively) fit in-between "New Frontier" Books 6 and 7. And to add more confusion to it all, Books 9 through 11 are subtitled "Excalibur" with the final, "Restoration," also being known as Book 3! There is also a chronological problem with New Frontier: the time between the "Excalibur's" destruction and the launch of the new "Galaxy" class "Excalibur" is ambiguous, as there is some 18 months rather than 6 months unaccounted for. An even bigger problem were the original novels by Bantam Books. So I did the same, preceding each number by ON (Old Novel): ON 1: "Spock Must Die!" by James Blish ON 2: "Star Trek: The New Voyages" edited by Sondra Marshak & M. Culbreath ON 3: "Spock, Messiah!" by Theodore R. Cogswell & Charles A. Spano, Jr. ON 4: "The Price of the Phoenix" by Sondra Marshak & Myrna Culbreath ON 5: "Planet of Judgment" by Joe Haldeman ON 6: "Star Trek: The New Voyages 2" edited by S. Marshak & M. Culbreath ON 7: "Mudd's Angels" by J.A. Lawrence (and James Blish) ON 8: "Vulcan!" by Kathleen Sky ON 9: "The Starless World" by Gordon Eklund ON 10: "Trek to Madworld" by Stephen Goldin ON 11: "World Without End" by Joe Haldeman ON 12: "The Fate of the Phoenix" by Sondra Marshak & Myrna Culbreath ON 13: "Devil World" by Gordon Eklund ON 14: "Perry's Planet" by Jack C. Haldeman II ON 15: "The Galactic Whirlpool" by David Gerrold ON 16: "Death's Angel" by Kathleen Sky In June of 1997, Pocket Books began a Star Trek New Frontier series of mini-novels by Peter David, later continued with full-length novels. Their call letters were easy to come by: NF #1: "Book One: House of Cards" NF #2: "Book Two: Into The Void" NF #3: "Book Three: The Two-Front War" NF #4: "Book Four: End Game" NF #5: "Book Five: Martyr" NF #6: "Book Six: Fire on High" NF #7: "Book Seven: The Quiet Place" NF #8: "Book Eight: Dark Allies" NF #9: "Excalibur: Requiem" NF #10: "Excalibur: Renaissance" NF #12: "Being Human" NF #13: "Gods Above" NF #14: "Stone And Anvil" NF #15: "No Limits" And also the same year, a 4-part "Day of Honor" series was featured. Much like the "Invasion!" crossover books, but without individual book numbers to fit within the different series. DoH #x was used: DoH #1: "Book One: Ancient Blood" by Diane Carey DoH #2: "Book Two: Armageddon Sky" by L.A. Graf DoH #3: "Book Three: Her Klingon Soul" by Michael Jan Friedman DoH #4: "Book Four: Treaty's Law" by D.W. Smith & K.K. Rusch Joining the trend of linked novels spanning the series is "The Captain's Table" using a similar system: TCT #1: "Book One: War Dragons" by L.A. Graf TCT #2: "Book Two: Dujonian's Hoard" by Michael Jan Friedman TCT #3: "Book Three: The Mist" by Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine K. Rusch TCT #4: "Book Four: Fire Ship" by Diane Carey TCT #5: "Book Five: Once Burned" by Peter David TCT #6: "Where Sea Meets Sky" by Jerry Oltion And the four-book The "Dominion War," though books 2 and 4 are actually episode novelizations of DSN 524 through DSN 530. As with most novel- izations, there is additional material not presented on the screen: TDW #1: "Book One: Behind Enemy Lines" by John Vornholt TDW #2: "Book Two: Call To Arms" by Diane Carey TDW #3: "Book Three: Tunnel Through The Stars" by John Vornholt TDW #4: "Book Four: Sacrifice Of Angels" by Diane Carey The Reeves-Stevens intriguing "Millennium" trilogy: MIL #1: "Book I: The Fall Of Terok Nor" MIL #2: "Book II: The War Of The Prophets" MIL #3: "Book III: Inferno" The meaty 4-book "Mission: Gamma" series: MG #1: "Twilight" by David R. George III MG #2: "This Gray Spirit" By Heather Jarman MG #3: "Cathedral" by Michael A. Martin and Andy Mangels Susan Wright's "Dark Passions" duology: DP #1 and DP #2. Keith R.A. DeCandido's "The Brave and the Bold" duology: BB #1 and BB #2. In 1998, Pocket Books decided to start their own Star Trek anthology called "Strange New Worlds" and promised at least one "Strange New Worlds II" follow-up release. Since this would be the start of a new series, I decided to rank it under a separate call letter series rather than assign the call letters GN 33: SNW: "Strange New Worlds" (Book I) edited by Dean Wesley Smith, with SNW II being the second in this series; same editor. An oddball book called "New Worlds, New Civilizations" edited by Michael Jan Friedman is neither novel nor anthology. Rather it is a collection of glimpses of various worlds. It does contain some interesting chron info so is included here, under the call letters NWNC. SYO is "Starfleet: Year One." This is Pocket Books' first "serial novel" in 12 parts. TB1 and TB2 stand for "The Badlands" novels by Susan Wright, Books 1 and 2 respectively. DSNA1 and DSNA2 are the "Star Trek Deep Space Nine Avatar" Books 1 and 2 by S.D. Perry Section 31 novels also appeared... Note that the numbering reflects Pocket Books' scheme (chronological order for a change) and Not their order of release: S31 #1: "Cloak" by S.D. Perry S31 #2: "Rogue" by Andy Mangels and Michael A. Martin S31 #3: "Abyss" by David Weddle and Jeffrey Lang S31 #4: "Shadow" by Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Rusch The "Gateways" series uses a simple letter "G" prefix: G #1: "One Small Step" by Susan Wright G #2: "Chainmail" by Diane Carey G #3: "Doors Into Chaos" by Robert Greenberger G #4: "Demons Of Air And Darkness" by Keith R.A. DeCandido G #5: "No Man's Land" by Christie Golden G #6: "Cold Wars" by Peter David G #7: "What Lay Beyond" by Carey, David, DeCandido, Golden, Greenberger, and Wright (actually, originally released in hardcover) JG stands for the "Janus Gate" trilogy by L.A. Graf, thus: JG #1: "Present Tense" JG #2: "Future Imperfect" JG #3: "Past Prologue" And the following "Errand Of Vengeance" trilogy by Kevin Ryan: EV #1: "The Edge of the Sword" EV #2: "Killing Blow" EV #3: "River of Blood" Building upon the novels "Reunion" and "The Valiant," Michael Jan Friedman kicked off a Stargazer series of novels set in the 2330s. An "S" prefix is used, and all novels (thus far) are by Friedman. Technically, "The Valiant" should be S #0, and "Reunion" should be an epilogue novel. S #1: "Gauntlet" S #2: "Progenitor" S #3: "Three" S #4: "Oblivion" S #5: "Enigma" S #6: "Maker" A unique series called "The Lost Era" debuted in 2003. These novels are all set in the gap of time between the Movie Era and The Next Generation: TLE #1: "The Sundered" by Michael A. Martin and Andy Mangels TLE #2: "Serpents Among The Ruins" by David R. George III TLE #3: "The Art of the Impossible" by Keith R.A. DeCandido TLE #4: "Well of Souls" by Ilsa J. Bick TLE #5: "Deny Thy Father" by Jeff Mariotte TLE #6: "Catalyst of Sorrows" by Margaret Wander Bonanno Another ship-based series begun in 2003 is the "I.K.S. Gorkon" books, spun off of the novel "Diplomatic Implausibility" and penned by Keith R.A. DeCandido: IKSG #1: "A Good Day To Die" In 1994, Simon & Schuster released the first audio-only Trek adventure called "Star Trek: Transformations, A Captain Sulu Adventure" by Dave Stern on cassette. It is documented here under the call letters Tran. Following this is "Star Trek: Cacophony" logged as Caco, and "Star Trek: Envoy" as Envoy. Also in this category is the Alien Voices production "Spock vs. Q" logged as SvQ, followed by "Spock vs. Q: The Sequel" as SvQ2. Here is the current list of novels and episodes with writers and pro- duction codes (where applicable). Novels are listed in order of release, episodes are listed in production order. Note that the aired order (and Chronology order) may vary: Star Trek: The Original Series (Pocket Books) Novels TOS #1: "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" by Gene Roddenberry TOS #2: "The Entropy Effect" by Vonda N. McIntyre TOS #3: "The Klingon Gambit" by Robert E. Vardeman TOS #4: "The Covenant of the Crown" by Howard Weinstein TOS #5: "The Prometheus Design" by Sondra Marshak and Myrna Culbreath TOS #6: "The Abode of Life" by Lee Correy TOS #7: "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" by Vonda N. McIntyre TOS #8: "Black Fire" by Sonni Cooper TOS #9: "Triangle" by Sondra Marshak and Myrna Culbreath TOS #10: "Web of the Romulans" by M.S. Murdock TOS #11: "Yesterday's Son" by A.C. Crispin TOS #12: "Mutiny on the Enterprise" by Robert E. Vardeman TOS #13: "The Wounded Sky" by Diane Duane TOS #14: "The Trellisane Confrontation" by David Dvorkin TOS #15: "Corona" by Greg Bear TOS #16: "The Final Reflection" by John M. Ford TOS #17: "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" by Vonda N. McIntyre TOS #18: "My Enemy, My Ally" by Diane Duane TOS #19: "The Tears of the Singers" by Melinda Snodgrass TOS #20: "The Vulcan Academy Murders" by Jean Lorrah TOS #21: "Uhura's Song" by Janet Kagan TOS #22: "Shadow Lord" by Laurence Yep TOS #23: "Ishmael" by Barbara Hambly TOS #24: "Killing Time" by Della Van Hise TOS #25: "Dwellers in the Crucible" by Margaret Wander Bonanno TOS #26: "Pawns and Symbols" by Majliss Larson TOS #27: "Mindshadow" by J.M. Dillard TOS #28: "Crisis on Centaurus" by Brad Ferguson TOS #29: "Dreadnought!" by Diane Carey TOS #30: "Demons" by J.M. Dillard TOS #31: "Battlestations!" by Diane Carey TOS #32: "Chain of Attack" by Gene DeWeese TOS #33: "Deep Domain" by Howard Weinstein TOS #34: "Dreams of the Raven" by Carmen Carter TOS #35: "The Romulan Way" by Diane Duane and Peter Morwood TOS #36: "How Much for Just the Planet?" by John M. Ford TOS #37: "Bloodthirst" by J.M. Dillard TOS #38: "The IDIC Epidemic" by Jean Lorrah TOS #39: "Time For Yesterday" by A.C. Crispin TOS #40: "Timetrap" by David Dvorkin TOS #41: "The Three-Minute Universe" by Barbara Paul TOS #42: "Memory Prime" by Gar and Judith Reeves-Stevens TOS #43: "The Final Nexus" by Gene DeWeese TOS #44: "Vulcan's Glory" by D.C. Fontana TOS #45: "Double, Double" by Michael Jan Friedman TOS #46: "The Cry of the Onlies" by Judy Klass TOS #47: "The Kobayashi Maru" by Julia Ecklar TOS #48: "Rules of Engagement" by Peter Morwood TOS #49: "The Pandora Principle" by Carolyn Clowes TOS #50: "Doctor's Orders" by Diane Duane TOS #51: "Enemy Unseen" by V.E. Mitchell TOS #52: "Home Is the Hunter" by Dana Kramer-Rolls TOS #53: "Ghost Walker" by Barbara Hambly TOS #54: "A Flag Full of Stars" by Brad Ferguson TOS #55: "Renegade" by Gene DeWeese TOS #56: "Legacy" by Michael Jan Friedman TOS #57: "The Rift" by Peter David TOS #58: "Faces of Fire" by Michael Jan Friedman TOS #59: "The Disinherited" by P. David, M.J. Friedman, & R. Greenberger TOS #60: "Ice Trap" by L.A. Graf TOS #61: "Sanctuary" by John Vornholt TOS #62: "Death Count" by L.A. Graf TOS #63: "Shell Game" by Melissa Crandall TOS #64: "The Starship Trap" by Mel Gilden TOS #65: "Windows on a Lost World" by V.E. Mitchell TOS #66: "From the Depths" by Victor Milan TOS #67: "The Great Starship Race" by Diane Carey TOS #68: "Firestorm" by L.A. Graf TOS #69: "The Patrian Transgression" by Simon Hawke TOS #70: "Traitor Winds" by L.A. Graf TOS #71: "Crossroad" by Barbara Hambly TOS #72: "The Better Man" by Howard Weinstein TOS #73: "Recovery" by J.M. Dillard TOS #74: "The Fearful Summons" by Denny Martin Flinn TOS #75: "First Frontier" by Diane Carey and Dr. James I. Kirkland TOS #76: "The Captain's Daughter" by Peter David TOS #77: "Twilight's End" by Jerry Oltion TOS #78: "The Rings of Tautee" by Dean Smith and Kristine Rusch TOS #79: "Invasion! Book One: First Strike" by Diane Carey TOS #80: "The Joy Machine" by James Gunn and Theodore Sturgeon TOS #81: "Mudd In Your Eye" by Jerry Oltion TOS #82: "Mind Meld" by John Vornholt TOS #83: "Heart of the Sun" by Pamela Sargent and George Zebrowski TOS #84: "Assignment: Eternity" by Greg Cox TOS #85: "My Brother's Keeper Book One: Republic" by Michael Jan Friedman TOS #86: "My Brother's Keeper Book Two: Constitution" by Michael Friedman TOS #87: "My Brother's Keeper Book Three: Enterprise" by Michael Friedman TOS #88: "Across The Universe" by Pamela Sargent and George Zebrowski TOS #89: "New Earth Book One: Wagon Train To The Stars" by Diane Carey TOS #90: "New Earth Book Two: Belle Terre" by Dean Smith and Diane Carey TOS #91: "New Earth Book Three: Rough Trails" by L.A. Graf TOS #92: "New Earth Book Four: The Flaming Arrow" by Kathy & Jerry Oltion TOS #93: "New Earth Book Five: Thin Air" by K.K. Rusch and D.W. Smith TOS #94: "New Earth Book Six: Challenger" by Diane Carey TOS #95: "Swordhunt" by Diane Duane TOS #96: "Honor Blade" by Diane Duane TOS #97: "In The Name Of Honor" by Dayton Ward TOS #98: "Gemini" by Mike W. Barr TOS #99: "Garth of Izar" by Pamela Sargent and George Zebrowski TOS #100: "The Case of the Colonist's Corpse" by Ingersoll and Isabella Star Trek: The Next Generation Episodes - 1st Season TNG 101: "Encounter At Farpoint" (Part I) by D.C. Fontana and Roddenberry TNG 102: "Encounter At Farpoint" (Part II) by D.C. Fontana and Roddenberry TNG 103: "The Naked Now" by J. Michael Bingham TNG 104: "Code Of Honor" by Katharyn Powers and Michael Baron TNG 105: "Haven" by Tracy Torme TNG 106: "Where No One Has Gone Before" by Diane Duane and Michael Reaves TNG 107: "The Last Outpost" by Herbert Wright TNG 108: "Lonely Among Us" by D.C. Fontana TNG 109: "Justice" by Worley Thorne TNG 110: "The Battle" by Herbert Wright TNG 111: "Hide And Q" by C.J. Holland and Gene Roddenberry TNG 112: "Too Short A Season" by Michael Michaelian and D.C. Fontana TNG 113: "The Big Goodbye" by Tracy Torme TNG 114: "Datalore" by Robert Lewin and Gene Roddenberry TNG 115: "Angel One" by Patrick Berry TNG 116: "11001001" by Maurice Hurley and Robert Lewin TNG 117: "Home Soil" by Robert Sabaroff TNG 118: "When The Bough Breaks" by Hannah Louise Shearer TNG 119: "Coming Of Age" by Sandy Fries TNG 120: "Heart Of Glory" by Maurice Hurley TNG 121: "The Arsenal Of Freedom" by Richard Manning and Hans Beimler TNG 122: "Skin Of Evil" by Joseph Stephano and Hannah Louise Shearer TNG 123: "Symbiosis" by Robert Lewin, Richard Manning, and Hans Beimler TNG 124: "We'll Always Have Paris" by Deborah D. Davis and Hannah Shearer TNG 125: "Conspiracy" by Tracy Torme TNG 126: "The Neutral Zone" by Maurice Hurley Star Trek: The Next Generation Episodes - 2nd Season TNG 127: "The Child" by Jaron Summer, Jon Povil, and Maurice Hurley TNG 128: "Where Silence Has Lease" by Jack B. Sowards TNG 129: "Elementary, Dear Data" by Brian Alan Lane TNG 130: "The Outrageous Okona" by Burton Armus TNG 131: "The Schizoid Man" by Tracy Torme TNG 132: "Loud As A Whisper" by Jacqueline Zambrano TNG 133: "Unnatural Selection" by John Mason and Mike Gray TNG 134: "A Matter Of Honor" by Burton Armus TNG 135: "The Measure Of A Man" by Melinda M. Snodgrass TNG 136: "The Dauphin" by Scott Rubinstein and Leonard Mlodinow TNG 137: "Contagion" by Steve Gerber and Beth Woods TNG 138: "The Royale" by Keith Mills TNG 139: "Time Squared" by Maurice Hurley TNG 140: "The Icarus Factor" by David Assael and Robert L. McCullough TNG 141: "Pen Pals" by Melinda M. Snodgrass TNG 142: "Q Who" by Maurice Hurley TNG 143: "Samaritan Snare" by Robert L. McCullough TNG 144: "Up The Long Ladder" by Melinda M. Snodgrass TNG 145: "Manhunt" by Terry Devereaux TNG 146: "The Emissary" by Richard Manning and Hans Beimler TNG 147: "Peak Performance" by David Kemper TNG 148: "Shades Of Gray" by Maurice Hurley, R. Manning, and H. Beimler TNG 149: "The Ensigns Of Command" by Melinda M. Snodgrass Star Trek: The Next Generation Episodes - 3rd Season TNG 150: "Evolution" by Michael Piller TNG 151: "The Survivors" by Michael Wagner TNG 152: "Who Watches The Watchers" by Richard Manning and Hans Beimler TNG 153: "The Bonding" by Ronald D. Moore TNG 154: "Booby Trap" by Ron Roman, Michael Piller, R. Danus & M. Wagner TNG 155: "The Enemy" by David Kemper and Michael Piller TNG 156: "The Price" by Hannah Louise Shearer TNG 157: "The Vengeance Factor" by Sam Rolfe TNG 158: "The Defector" by Ronald D. Moore TNG 159: "The Hunted" by Robin Bernheim TNG 160: "The High Ground" by Melinda M. Snodgrass TNG 161: "Deja Q" by Richard Danus TNG 162: "A Matter Of Perspective" by Ed Zuckerman TNG 163: "Yesterday's Enterprise" by I.S. Behr, Manning, Beimler & Moore TNG 164: "The Offspring" by Rene Echevarria TNG 165: "Sins Of The Father" by Ronald D. Moore and W. Reed Moran TNG 166: "Allegiance" by Richard Manning and Hans Beimler TNG 167: "Captain's Holiday" by Ira Steven Behr TNG 168: "Tin Man" by Dennis Putman Bailey and David Bischoff TNG 169: "Hollow Pursuits" by Sally Caves TNG 170: "The Most Toys" by Shari Goodhartz TNG 171: "Sarek" by Peter S. Beagle TNG 172: "Menage A Troi" by Fred Bronson and Susan Sackett TNG 173: "Transfigurations" by Rene Echevarria TNG 174: "The Best Of Both Worlds" (Part I) by Michael Piller Star Trek: The Next Generation Episodes - 4th Season TNG 175: "The Best Of Both Worlds-Part II" by Michael Piller TNG 176: "Suddenly Human" by John Whelpley and Jeri Taylor TNG 177: "Brothers" by Rick Berman TNG 178: "Family" by Ronald D. Moore TNG 179: "Remember Me" by Lee Sheldon TNG 180: "Legacy" by Joe Menosky TNG 181: "Reunion" by Thomas and Jo Perry, R.D. Moore, and Brannon Braga TNG 182: "Future Imperfect" by J. Larry Carroll and David Bennett Carren TNG 183: "Final Mission" by Kacey Arnold-Ince and Jeri Taylor TNG 184: "The Loss" by H.J. Bader, A.J. Adler, and Vanessa Greene TNG 185: "Data's Day" by Harold Apter and Ronald D. Moore TNG 186: "The Wounded" by Jeri Taylor TNG 187: "Devil's Due" by Philip Lazebnik TNG 188: "Clues" by Bruce D. Arthurs and Joe Menosky TNG 189: "First Contact" by Bailey, Bischoff, Menosky, Moore, and Piller TNG 190: "Galaxy's Child" by Maurice Hurley TNG 191: "Night Terrors" by Pamela Douglas and Jeri Taylor TNG 192: "Identity Crisis" by Brannon Braga TNG 193: "Qpid" by Ira Steven Behr TNG 194: "The Nth Degree" by Joe Menosky TNG 195: "The Drumhead" by Jeri Taylor TNG 196: "Half A Life" by Peter Allen Fields TNG 197: "The Host" by Michael Horvat TNG 198: "The Minds Eye" by Rene Echevarria TNG 199: "In Theory" by Joe Menosky and Ronald D. Moore TNG 200: "Redemption" (Part I) by Ronald D. Moore Star Trek: The Next Generation Episodes - 5th Season TNG 201: "Redemption II" by Ronald D. Moore TNG 202: "Darmok" by Joe Menosky TNG 203: "Ensign Ro" by Michael Piller TNG 204: "Silicon Avatar" by Jeri Taylor TNG 205: "Disaster" by Ronald D. Moore TNG 206: "The Game" by Brannon Braga TNG 207: "Unification II" by Michael Piller TNG 208: "Unification I" by Jeri Taylor TNG 209: "A Matter Of Time" by Rick Berman TNG 210: "New Ground" by Grant Rosenberg TNG 211: "Hero Worship" by Joe Menosky TNG 212: "Violations" by Pamela Gray and Jeri Taylor TNG 213: "The Masterpiece Society" by Adam Belanoff and Michael Piller TNG 214: "Conundrum" by Barry Schkolnick TNG 215: "Power Play" by R. Balcer, H.J. Wright, and B. Bragga TNG 216: "Ethics" by Ronald D. Moore TNG 217: "The Outcast" by Jeri Taylor TNG 218: "Cause and Effect" by Brannon Braga TNG 219: "The First Duty" by Ronald D. Moore and Naren Shankar TNG 220: "Cost Of Living" by Peter Allen Fields TNG 221: "The Perfect Mate" by Gary Perconte and Michael Piller TNG 222: "Imaginary Friend" by Edithe Swensen and Brannon Braga TNG 223: "I, Borg" by Rene Echevarria TNG 224: "The Next Phase" by Ronald D. Moore TNG 225: "The Inner Light" by Morgan Gendel and Peter Allen Fields TNG 226: "Time's Arrow" by Joe Menosky and Michael Piller Star Trek: The Next Generation Episodes - 6th Season TNG 227: "Time's Arrow, Part II" by Jeri Taylor TNG 228: "Realm of Fear" by Brannon Braga TNG 229: "Man of the People" by Frank Abatemarco TNG 230: "Relics" by Ronald D. Moore TNG 231: "Schisms" by Brannon Braga TNG 232: "True Q" by Rene Echevarria TNG 233: "Rascals" by Allison Hock TNG 234: "A Fistful of Datas" by Robert Hewitt Wolfe and Brannon Braga TNG 235: "The Quality of Life" by Naren Shanakar TNG 236: "Chain of Command, Part I" by Ronald D. Moore TNG 237: "Chain of Command, Part II" by Frank Abatemarco TNG 238: "Ship In A Bottle" by Rene Echevarria TNG 239: "Aquiel" by Brannon Braga and Ronald D. Moore TNG 240: "Face Of The Enemy" by Naren Shankar TNG 241: "Tapestry" by Ronald D. Moore TNG 242: "Birthright, Part I" by Brannon Braga TNG 243: "Birthright, Part II" by Rene Echevarria TNG 244: "Starship Mine" by Morgan Gendel TNG 245: "Lessons" by Ronald Wilkerson and Jean Louise Matthias TNG 246: "The Chase" by Joe Menosky TNG 247: "Frame of Mind" by Brannon Braga TNG 248: "Suspicions" by Joe Menosky and Naren Shankar TNG 249: "Rightful Heir" by Ronald D. Moore TNG 250: "Second Chances" by Rene Echevarria TNG 251: "Timescape" by Brannon Braga TNG 252: "Descent" by Ronald D. Moore Star Trek: The Next Generation Episodes - 7th Season TNG 253: "Descent, Part II" by Rene Echevarria TNG 254: "Liaisons" by Jeanne Carrigan-Fauci and Lisa Rich TNG 255: "Interface" by Joe Menosky TNG 256: "Gambit, Part I" by Naren Shankar TNG 257: "Gambit, Part II" by Naren Shankar TNG 258: "Phantasms" by Brannon Braga TNG 259: "Dark Page" by Hilary J. Bader TNG 260: "Attached" by Naren Shankar TNG 261: "Force Of Nature" by Naren Shankar TNG 262: "Inheritance" by Dan Koeppel and Rene Echevarria TNG 263: "Parallels" by Brannon Braga TNG 264: "The Pegasus" by Ronald D. Moore TNG 265: "Homeward" Naren Shankar TNG 266: "Sub Rosa" by Brannon Braga TNG 267: "Lower Decks" by Rene Echevarria TNG 268: "Thy Known Self" by Ronald D. Moore TNG 269: "Masks" by Joe Menosky TNG 270: "Eye of the Beholder" by Rene Echevarria TNG 271: "Genesis" by Brannon Braga TNG 272: "Journey's End" by Ronald D. Moore TNG 273: "Firstborn" by Rene Echevarria TNG 274: "Bloodlines" by Nicholas Sagan TNG 275: "Emergence" by Joe Menosky TNG 276: "Preemptive Strike" by Rene Echevarria TNG 277: "All Good Things..." (Part I) by Ronald Moore and Brannon Braga TNG 278: "All Good Things..." (Part II) by Ronald Moore and Brannon Braga Star Trek: The Next Generation (Pocket Books) Novels TNG #0: "Encounter at Farpoint" by David Gerrold TNG #1: "Ghost Ship" by Diane Carey TNG #2: "The Peacekeepers" by Gene DeWeese TNG #3: "The Children of Hamlin" by Carmen Carter TNG #4: "Survivors" by Jean Lorrah TNG #5: "Strike Zone" by Peter David TNG #6: "Power Hungry" by Howard Weinstein TNG #7: "Masks" by John Vornholt TNG #8: "The Captain's Honor" by David and Daniel Dvorkin TNG #9: "A Call to Darkness" by Michael Jan Friedman TNG #10: "A Rock and a Hard Place" by Peter David TNG #11: "Gulliver's Fugitives" by Keith Sharee TNG #12: "Doomsday World" by Carter, David, Friedman, & R. Greenberger TNG #13: "The Eyes of the Beholders" by A.C. Crispin TNG #14: "Exiles" by Howard Weinstein TNG #15: "Fortune's Light" by Michael Jan Friedman TNG #16: "Contamination" by John Vornholt TNG #17: "Boogeymen" by Mel Gilden TNG #18: "Q-in-Law" by Peter David TNG #19: "Perchance to Dream" by Howard Weinstein TNG #20: "Spartacus" by T.L. Mancour TNG #21: "Chains of Command" by Bill McCay and Eloise Flood TNG #22: "Imbalance" by V.E. Mitchell TNG #23: "War Drums" by John Vornholt TNG #24: "Nightshade" by Laurell K. Hamilton TNG #25: "Grounded" by David Bischoff TNG #26: "The Romulan Prize" by Simon Hawke TNG #27: "Guises of the Mind" by Rebecca Neason TNG #28: "Here There Be Dragons" by John Peel TNG #29: "Sins of Commission" by Susan Wright TNG #30: "Debtors' Planet" by W.R. Thompson TNG #31: "Foreign Foes" by Dave Galanter and Greg Brodeur TNG #32: "Requiem" by Michael Jan Friedman and Kevin Ryan TNG #33: "Balance of Power" by Dafydd Ab Hugh TNG #34: "Blaze of Glory" by Simon Hawke TNG #35: "The Romulan Stratagem" by Robert Greenberger TNG #36: "Into The Nebula" by Gene DeWeese TNG #37: "The Last Stand" by Brad Ferguson TNG #38: "Dragon's Honor" by Kij Johnson and Greg Cox TNG #39: "Rogue Saucer" by John Vornholt TNG #40: "Possession" by J.M. Dillard and Kathleen O'Malley TNG #41: "Invasion! Book Two: The Soldiers of Fear" by Smith and Rusch TNG #42: "Infiltrator" by W.R. Thompson TNG #43: "A Fury Scorned" by Pamela Sargent and George Zebrowski TNG #44: "The Death of Princes" by John Peel TNG #45: "Intellivore" by Diane Duane TNG #46: "To Storm Heaven" by Esther Friesner TNG #47: "The Q Continuum: Q-Space" by Greg Cox TNG #48: "The Q Continuum: Q-Zone" by Greg Cox TNG #49: "The Q Continuum: Q-Strike" by Greg Cox TNG #50: "Dyson Sphere" by Charles Pellegrino and George Zebrowski TNG #51: "Double Helix Book One: Infection" by John Gregory Betancourt TNG #52: "Double Helix Book Two: Vectors" by Smith and Rusch TNG #53: "Double Helix Book Three: Red Sector" by Diane Carey TNG #54: "Double Helix Book Four: Quarantine" by John Vornholt TNG #55: "Double Helix Book Five: Double Or Nothing" by Peter David TNG #56: "Double Helix Book Six: The First Virtue" by Michael Jan Friedman TNG #57: "The Forgotten War" by William R. Forstchen TNG #58: "Gemworld Book One" by John Vornholt TNG #59: "Gemworld Book Two" by John Vornholt TNG #60: "Tooth And Claw" by Doranna Durgin TNG #61: "Diplomatic Implausibility" by Keith R.A. DeCandido TNG #62: "Maximum Warp Book One" by Dave Galanter and Greg Brodeur TNG #63: "Maximum Warp Book Two" by Dave Galanter and Greg Brodeur TNG #64: "Immortal Coil" by Jeffrey Lang TNG #65: "A Hard Rain" by Dean Wesley Smith TNG #66: "The Battle of Betazed" by Charlotte Douglas and Susan Kearney TNG #67: "Do Comets Dream?" by S.P. Somtow TNG #68: "A Time to Be Born" by John Vornholt TNG #69: "A Time to Die" by John Vornholt TNG #70: "A Time to Sow" by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore TNG #71: "A Time to Harvest" by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore TNG #72: "A Time to Love" by Robert Greenberger TNG #73: "A Time to Hate" by Robert Greenberger TNG #74: "A Time to Kill" by David Mack TNG #75: "A Time to Heal" by David Mack TNG #76: "A Time for War, A Time for Peace" by Keith R.A. DeCandido Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Episodes - 1st Season DSN 401: "Emissary" (Part I) by Michael Piller DSN 402: "Emissary" (Part II) by Michael Piller DSN 403: "A Man Alone" by Michael Piller DSN 404: "Past Prologue" by Kathryn Powell DSN 405: "Babel" by Michael McGreevey and Naren Shankar DSN 406: "Captive Pursuit" by Jill Sherman Donner and Michael Piller DSN 407: "Q-Less" by Robert Hewitt Wolfe DSN 408: "Dax" by D.C. Fontana and Peter Allan Fields DSN 409: "The Passenger" by Morgan Gende, R.H. Wolfe, and Michael Piller DSN 410: "Move Along Home" by F. Rappaport, L. Rich, & J. Carrigan-Fauci DSN 411: "The Nagus" by Ira Steven Behr DSN 412: "Vortex" by Sam Rolfe DSN 413: "Battle Lines" by Richard Danus and Evan Carlos Somers DSN 414: "The Storyteller" by Kurt Michael Bensmiller and Ira Steven Behr DSN 415: "Progress" by Peter Allan Fields DSN 416: "If Wishes Were Horses" by N.M. Crawford, W. Crawford & M. Piller DSN 417: "The Forsaken" by Don Carlos Dunaway and Michael Piller DSN 418: "Dramatis Personae" by Joe Menosky DSN 419: "Duet" by Peter Allan Fields DSN 420: "In The Hands Of The Prophets" by Robert Hewitt Wolfe Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Episodes - 2nd Season DSN 421: "The Homecoming" by Ira Steven Behr DSN 422: "The Circle" by Peter Allan Fields DSN 423: "The Siege" by Michael Piller DSN 424: "Invasive Procedures" by John Whelpley and Robert Hewitt Wolfe DSN 425: "Cardassians" by James Crocker DSN 426: "Melora" by E.C. Somers, S. Baum, M. Piller, and J. Crocker DSN 427: "Rules of Aquisition" by Ira Steven Behr DSN 428: "Necessary Evil" by Peter Allan Fields DSN 429: "Second Sight" by M.G. O'Connell, I.S. Behr, and R.H. Wolfe DSN 430: "Sanctuary" by Frederick Rappaport DSN 431: "Rivals" by Joe Menosky DSN 432: "The Alternate" by Bill Dial DSN 433: "Armageddon Game" by Morgan Gendel DSN 434: "Whispers" by Paul Robert Coyl DSN 435: "Paradise" by Jeff King, Richard Manning, and Hans Beimler DSN 436: "Shadow Play" by Robert Hewitt Wolfe DSN 437: "Playing God" by Jim Trombetta and Michael Piller DSN 438: "Profit and Loss" by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus DSN 439: "Blood Oath" by Peter Allan Fields DSN 440: "The Maquis, Part I" by James Crocker DSN 441: "The Maquis, Part II" by Ira Steven Behr DSN 442: "The Wire" by Robert Hewitt Wolfe DSN 443: "Crossover" by Peter Allan Fields and Michael Piller DSN 444: "The Collaborator" by Gary Holland, I.S. Behr, and R.H. Wolfe DSN 445: "Tribunal" by Bill Dial DSN 446: "The Jem'Hadar" by Ira Steven Behr Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Episodes - 3rd Season DSN 447: "The Search, Part I" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 448: "The Search, Part II" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 449: "The House Of Quark" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 450: "Equilibrium" by Rene Echevarria DSN 451: "Second Skin" by Robert Hewitt Wolfe DSN 452: "The Abandoned" by D. Thomas Maio and Steve Warnek DSN 453: "Civil Defense" by Mike Krohn DSN 454: "Meridian" by Mark Gehred-O'Connell by Hilary Bader & E.C. Somers DSN 455: "Defiant" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 456: "Fascination" by Philip Lazebnik by Ira S. Behr and James Crocker DSN 457: "Past Tense, Part I" by Ira Steven Behr and Robert H. Wolfe DSN 458: "Past Tense, Part II" by Ira Steven Behr and Robert H. Wolfe DSN 459: "Life Support" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 460: "Heart Of Stone" by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe DSN 461: "Destiny" by David S. Cohen and Martin A. Winer DSN 462: "Prophet Motive" by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe DSN 463: "Visionary" by John Shirley DSN 464: "Distant Voices" by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe DSN 465: "Improbable Cause" by Rene Echevarria DSN 466: "Through The Looking Glass" by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Wolfe DSN 467: "The Die Is Cast" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 468: "Explorers" by Rene Echevarria DSN 469: "Family Business" by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe DSN 470: "Shakaar" by Gordon Dawson DSN 471: "Facets" by Rene Echevarria DSN 472: "The Adversary" by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Episodes - 4th Season DSN 473: "The Way of the Warrior" (Part I) by Ira Behr and Robert Wolfe DSN 474: "The Way of the Warrior" (Part II) by Ira Behr and Robert Wolfe DSN 475: "Hippocratic Oath" by Lisa Klink DSN 476: "The Visitor" by Michael Taylor DSN 477: "Indiscretion" by Nicholas Corea DSN 478: "Rejoined" by Ronald D. Moore and Rene Echevarria DSN 479: "Starship Down" by Mack & Ordover DSN 480: "Little Green Men" by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe DSN 481: "The Sword of Kahless" by Hans Beimler DSN 482: "Our Man Bashir" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 483: "Homefront" by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe DSN 484: "Paradise Lost" by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe DSN 485: "Crossfire" by Rene Echevarria DSN 486: "Return to Grace" by Hans Beimler DSN 487: "The Sons of Mogh" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 488: "Bar Association" by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe DSN 489: "Accession" by Jane Espenson DSN 490: "Rules of Engagement" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 491: "Hard Time" by Robert Hewitt Wolfe DSN 492: "Shattered Mirror" by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler DSN 493: "The Muse" by Rene Echevarria DSN 494: "For The Cause" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 495: "The Quickening" by Naren Shankar DSN 496: "To The Death" by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe DSN 497: "Body Parts" by Hans Beimler DSN 498: "Broken Link" by Robert Hewitt Wolfe and Ira Steven Behr Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Episodes - 5th Season DSN 499: "Apocalypse Rising" by Robert Hewitt Wolfe and Ira Steven Behr DSN 500: "The Ship" by Hans Beimler DSN 501: "Looking For Par'mach In All The Wrong Places" by R.D. Moore DSN 502: "Nor The Battle To The Strong" by Rene Echevarria DSN 503: "Trials And Tribble-ations" by R.D. Moore and R. Echevarria DSN 504: "The Assignment" by David Weddle & Thomson DSN 505: "Let He Who Is Without Sin..." by R.H. Wolfe and I.S. Behr DSN 506: "Things Past" by Michael Taylor DSN 507: "The Ascent" by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe DSN 508: "Rapture" by Hans Beimler DSN 509: "The Darkness and the Light" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 510: "The Begotten" by Rene Echevarria DSN 511: "For The Uniform" by Peter Allan Fields DSN 512: "In Purgatory's Shadow" by Robert Hewitt Wolfe and I.S. Behr DSN 513: "By Inferno's Light" by Robert Hewitt Wolfe and I.S. Behr DSN 514: "Doctor Bashir, I Presume" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 515: "A Simple Investigation" by Rene Echevarria DSN 516: "Business As Usual" by Bradley Thompson and David Weddle DSN 517: "Ties of Blood and Water" by Robert Hewitt Wolfe DSN 518: "Ferengi Love Songs" by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler DSN 519: "Soldiers of the Empire" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 520: "Children of Time" by Rene Echevarria DSN 521: "Blaze of Glory" by Robert Hewitt Wolfe and Ira Steven Behr DSN 522: "Empok Nor" by Hans Beimler DSN 523: "In The Cards" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 524: "Call to Arms" by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Episodes - 6th Season DSN 525: "A Time to Stand" by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler DSN 526: "Sons and Daughters" by Bradley Thomson and David Weddle DSN 527: "Rocks and Shoals" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 528: "Behind The Lines" by Rene Echevarria DSN 529: "Favor The Bold" by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler DSN 530: "Sacrifice of Angels" by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler DSN 531: "You Are Cordially Invited" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 532: "Resurrection" by Michael Taylor DSN 533: "Statistical Probabilities" by Rene Echevarria DSN 534: "The Magnificent Ferengi" by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler DSN 535: "Waltz" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 536: "Who Mourns For Morn?" by Mark Gehred-O'Connell DSN 537: "One Little Ship" by David Weddle and Bradley Thomson DSN 538: "Far Beyond The Stars" by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler DSN 539: "Honor Among Thieves" by Rene Echevarria DSN 540: "Change of Heart" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 541: "Wrongs Darker Than Death Or Night" by I.S. Behr and H. Beimler DSN 542: "Inquisition" by Bradley Thomson and David Weddle DSN 543: "In The Pale Moonlight" by Michael Taylor DSN 544: "His Way" by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler DSN 545: "The Reckoning" by Weddle, Thompson, Werksman, and Trevino DSN 546: "Valiant" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 547: "Profit and Lace" by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler DSN 548: "Time's Orphan" by Bradley Thomson and David Weddle DSN 549: "The Sound Of Her Voice" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 550: "Tears Of The Prophets" by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Episodes - 7th Season DSN 551: "Image In The Sand" by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler DSN 552: "Shadows And Symbols" by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler DSN 553: "Afterimage" by Rene Echevarria DSN 554: "Take Me Out To The Holosuite" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 555: "Chrysalis" by Rene Echevarria DSN 556: "Treachery, Faith, And The Great River" by Weddle and Thompson DSN 557: "Once More Into The Breach" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 558: "The Siege Of AR-558" by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler DSN 559: "Covenant" by Rene Echevarria DSN 560: "It's Only A Paper Moon" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 561: "Prodigal Daughter" by Bradley Thomson and David Weddle DSN 562: "The Emperor's New Cloak" by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler DSN 563: "Field of Fire" by Robert Hewitt Wolfe DSN 564: "Chimera" by Rene Echevarria DSN 565: "Budda-Bing, Budda-Bang" by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler DSN 566: "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 567: "Penumbra" by Rene Echevarria DSN 568: "Til Death Do Us Part" by David Weddle and Bradley Thomson DSN 569: "Strange Bedfellows" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 570: "The Changing Face Of Evil" by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler DSN 571: "When It Rains..." by Rene Echevarria DSN 572: "Tacking Into The Wind" by Ronald D. Moore DSN 573: "Extreme Measures" by Bradley Thomson and David Weddle DSN 574: "The Dogs of War" by Rene Echevarria and Ronald D. Moore DSN 575: "What You Leave Behind" by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Pocket Books) Novels DSN #1: "Emissary" by J.M. Dillard DSN #2: "The Siege" by Peter David DSN #3: "Bloodletter" by K.W. Jeter DSN #4: "The Big Game" by Sandy Schofield DSN #5: "Fallen Heroes" by Dafydd Ab Hugh DSN #6: "Betrayal" by Lois Tilton DSN #7: "Warchild" by Esther Friesner DSN #8: "Antimatter" by John Vornholt DSN #9: "Proud Helios" by Melissa Scott DSN #10: "Valhalla" by Nathan Archer DSN #11: "Devil in the Sky" by Greg Cox and Gregory Betancourt DSN #12: "The Laertian Gamble" by Robert Sheckley DSN #13: "Station Rage" by Diane Carey DSN #14: "The Long Night" by Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Rusch DSN #15: "Objective: Bajor" by John Peel DSN #16: "Invasion! Book Three: Time's Enemy" by L.A. Graf DSN #17: "The Heart Of The Warrior" by John Gregory Betancourt DSN #18: "Saratoga" by Michael Jan Friedman DSN #19: "The Tempest" by Susan Wright DSN #20: "Wrath Of The Prophets" by P.David, M.J.Friedman & R.Greenberger DSN #21: "Trial By Error" by Mark Garland DSN #22: "Vengeance" by Dafydd ab Hugh DSN #23: "The 34th Rule" by Armin Shimerman and David R. George III DSN #24: "Rebels, Book One: The Conquered" by Daffyd ab Hugh DSN #25: "Rebels, Book Two: The Courageous" by Daffyd ab Hugh DSN #26: "Rebels, Book Three: The Liberated" by Daffyd ab Hugh DSN #27: "A Stitch In Time" by Andrew J. Robinson DSN #28: "Rising Son" by S.D. Perry DSN #29: "The Left Hand of Destiny, Book One" by Hertzler & Jeffrey Lang DSN #30: "The Left Hand of Destiny, Book Two" by Hertzler & Jeffrey Lang DSN #31: "Prophecy and Change" DSN #32: "Worlds of ST:DSN Volume One" by Una McCormack and H. Jarman Star Trek: Voyager Episodes - 1st Season V 101: "Caretaker" (Part I) by Michael Piller and Jeri Taylor V 102: "Caretaker" (Part II) by Michael Piller and Jeri Taylor V 103: "Parallax" by Brannon Braga V 104: "Time And Again" by David Kemper and Michael Piller V 105: "Phage" by Skye Dent and Brannon Braga V 106: "The Cloud" by Tom Szollosi and Michael Piller V 107: "Eye Of The Needle" by Bill Dial and Jeri Taylor V 108: "Ex Post Facto" by Evan Carlos V 109: "Emanations" by Brannon Braga V 110: "Prime Factors" by Michael Perricone and Greg Elliot V 111: "State Of Flux" by Chris Abbott and Paul Robert Coyle V 112: "Heroes And Demons" by Naren Shankar V 113: "Cathexis" by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky V 114: "Faces" by Kenneth Biller and Jonathan Glassner V 115: "Jetrel" by Jack Klein, Karen Klein, and Kenneth Biller V 116: "Learning Curve" by Ronald Wilkerson and Jean Louise Matthias Star Trek: Voyager Episodes - 2nd Season V 117: "Projections" by Brannon Braga V 118 "Elogium" by Kenneth Biller and Jeri Taylor V 119: "Twisted" by Kennether Biller V 120: "The 37's" by Jeri Taylor and Brannon Braga V 121: "Initiations" by Kenneth Biller V 122: "Non Sequitur" by Brannon Braga V 123: "Parturition" by Tom Szollos V 124: "Persistence of Vision" by Jeri Taylor V 125: "Tattoo" by Michael Piller V 126: "Cold Fire" by Brannon Braga V 127: "Maneuvers" by Kenneth Biller V 128: "Resistance" by Lisa Klink V 129: "Prototype" by Nicholas Corea V 130: "Death Wish" by Michael Piller and Shawn Piller V 131: "Alliances" by Jeri Taylor V 132: "Threshold" by Brannon Braga V 133: "Meld" by Michael Piller V 134: "Dreadnought" by Gary Holland V 135: "Lifesigns" by Kenneth Biller V 136: "Investigations" by Jeri Taylor V 137: "Deadlock" by Brannon Braga V 138: "Innocence" by Lisa Klink V 139: "The Thaw" by Joe Menosky V 140: "Tuvix" by Kenneth Biller V 141: "Resolutions" by Jeri Taylor V 142: "Basics, Part I" by Michael Piller Star Trek: Voyager Episodes - 3rd Season V 143: "Sacred Ground" by Lisa Klink V 144: "False Profits" by Joe Menosky V 145: "Flashback" by Brannon Braga V 146: "Basics, Part II" by Michael Piller V 147: "The Chute" by Kenneth Biller V 148: "Remember" by Lisa Klink V 149: "The Swarm" by Mike Sussman V 150: "Future's End" (Part 1) by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky V 151: "Future's End, Part II" by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky V 152: "Warlord" by Lisa Klink V 153: "The Q And The Grey" by Kenneth Biller V 154: "Macrocosm" by Brannon Braga V 155: "Alter Ego" by Joe Menosky V 156: "Fair Trade" by Andre Bormanis V 157: "Blood Fever" by Lisa Klink V 158: "Coda" by Jeri Taylor V 159: "Unity" by Kenneth Biller V 160: "Rise" by Brannon Braga V 161: "Darkling" by Joe Menosky V 162: "Favorite Son" by Lisa Klink V 163: "Before And After" by Kenneth Biller V 164: "Real Life" by Jeri Taylor V 165: "Distant Origin" by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky V 166: "Displaced" by Lisa Klink V 167: "Worst Case Scenario" by Kenneth Biller V 168: "Scorpion" by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky Star Trek: Voyager Episodes - 4th Season V 169: "Scorpion, Part II" by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky V 170: "The Gift" by Joe Menosky V 171: "Day of Honor" by Jeri Taylor V 172: "Nemesis" by Kenneth Biller V 173: "Revulsion" by Lisa Klink V 174: "The Raven" by Brian Fuller V 175: "Scientific Method" by Lisa Klink V 176: "Year of Hell" by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky V 177: "Year of Hell, Part II" by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky V 178: "Random Thoughts" by Kenneth Biller V 179: "Concerning Flight" by Joe Menosky V 180: "Mortal Coil" by Bryan Fuller V 181: "Message in a Bottle" by Lisa Klink V 182: "Waking Moments" by Andre Bormanis V 183: "Hunters" by Jeri Taylor V 184: "Prey" by Brannon Braga V 185: "Retrospect" by Bryan Fuller and Lisa Klink V 186: "The Killing Game" by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky V 187: "The Killing Game, Part II" by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky V 188: "Vis a Vis" by Robert J. Doherty V 189: "The Omega Directive" by Lisa Klink V 190: "Unforgettable" by Greg Elliot and Michael Perigone V 191: "Living Witness" by Bryan Fuller V 192: "Demon" by Kenneth Biller and Andre Bormanis V 193: "One" by Jeri Taylor V 194: "Hope and Fear" by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky Star Trek: Voyager Episodes - 5th Season V 195: "Night" by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky V 196: "Drone" by Joe Monosky and Bryan Fuller V 197: "Extreme Risk" by Kenneth Biller V 198: "In The Flesh" by Nick Sagan V 199: "Once Upon A Time" by Michael Taylor V 200: "Timeless" by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky V 201: "Infinite Regress" by Robert J. Doherty V 202: "Nothing Human" by Jeri Taylor V 203: "Thirty Days" by Kenneth Biller V 204: "Counterpoint" by Michael Taylor V 205: "Latest Image" by Joe Menosky V 206: "Bride of Chaotica!" by Bryan Fuller and Michael Taylor V 207: "Gravity" by Nick Sagan and Bryan Fuller V 208: "Bliss" by Robert J. Doherty and Bill Prady V 209: "Dark Frontier" (part 1) by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky V 210: "Dark Frontier" (part 2) by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky V 211: "The Disease" by Michael Taylor and Kenneth Biller V 212: "Course: Oblivion" by Bryan Fuller and Nick Sagan V 213: "The Fight" by Joe Menosky V 214: "Think Tank" by Michael Taylor V 215: "Juggernaut" by Bryan Fuller and Nick Sagan V 216: "Someone To Watch Over Me" by Michael Taylor and Brannon Braga V 217: "11:59" by Joe Menosky and Brannon Braga V 218: "Relativity" by Bryan Fuller, Nick Sagan, and Michael Taylor V 219: "Warhead" by Michael Taylor and Kenneth Biller V 220: "Equinox" by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky Star Trek: Voyager Episodes - 6th Season V 221: "Equinox, Part II" by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky V 222: "Survival Instinct" by Ronald D. Moore V 223: "Barge of the Dead" by Bryan Fuller V 224: "Tinker, Tenor, Doctor, Spy" by Joe Menosky V 225: "Alice" by Bryan Fuller and Michael Taylor V 226: "Riddles" by Robert Doherty V 227: "Dragon's Teeth" by Michael Taylor, Brannon Braga, and Joe Menosky V 228: "One Small Step" by M. Wollaeger, J. Scott, B. Fuller and M. Taylor V 229: "The Voyager Conspiracy" by Joe Menosky V 230: "Pathfinder" by David Zabel and Kenneth Biller V 231: "Fair Haven" by Robin Burger V 232: "Blink of an Eye" by Joe Menosky and Michael Taylor V 233: "Virtuoso" by Raf Green and Kenneth Biller V 234: "Memorial" by Robin Burger and Brannon Braga V 235: "Tsunkatse" by Robert Doherty and Gannon Kenney V 236: "Collective" by Michael Taylor V 237: "Spirit Folk" by Bryan Fuller V 238: "Ashes To Ashes" by Robert Doherty and Ronald Wilkerson V 239: "Child's Play" by Raf Green and Paul Brown V 240: "Good Shepherd" by Dianna Gitto and Joe Menosky V 241: "Live Fast and Prosper" by Robin Burger V 242: "Muse" by Joe Menosky V 243: "Fury" by Bryan Fuller and Michael Taylor V 244: "Life Line" by Robert Doherty and Raf Green V 245: "The Haunting of Deck Twelve" by Mike Sussman and Kenneth Biller V 246: "Unimatrix Zero" by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky Star Trek: Voyager Episodes - 7th Season V 247: "Unimatrix Zero Part II" by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky V 248: "Imperfection" by Carleton Eastlake and Robert Doherty V 249: "Drive" by Michael Taylor V 250: "Repression" by Mark Haskell Smith and Kenneth Biller V 251: "Critical Care" by James Kahn V 252: "Inside Man" by Robert Doherty V 253: "Body And Soul" by Michael Taylor V 254: "Nightingale" by Andre Bormanis V 255: "Flesh and Blood" Part 1 by Bryan Fuller V 256: "Flesh and Blood" Part 2 by Bryan Fuller V 257: "Shattered" by Michael Taylor V 258: "Lineage" by James Kahn V 259: "Repentance" by Robert Doherty V 260: "Prophecy" by Sussman and Strong V 261: "The Void" by Ref Green and James Kahn V 262: "Workforce" (part 1) by Kenneth Biller and Bryan Fuller V 263: "Workforce Part II" by Kenneth Biller and Michael Taylor V 264: "Human Error" by Brannon Braga and Andre Bormanis V 265: "Q2" by Robert Doherty and Kenneth Biller V 266: "Author, Author" by Phyllis Strong and Mike Sussman V 267: "Friendship One" by Michael Taylor and Bryan Fuller V 268: "Natural Law" by James Kahn V 269: "Homestead" by Raf Green V 270: "Renaissance Man" by Phyllils Strong and Mike Sussman V 271: "Endgame" by Kenneth Biller and Robert Doherty Star Trek: Voyager (Pocket Books) Novels V #1: "Caretaker" by L.A. Graf V #2: "The Escape" by Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Rusch V #3: "Ragnarok" by Nathan Archer V #4: "Violations" by Susan Wright V #5: "Incident at Arbuk" by John Greggory Betancourt V #6: "The Murdered Sun" by Christie Golden V #7: "Ghost of a Chance" by Mark A. Garland and Charles G. McGraw V #8: "Cybersong" by S.N. Lewitt V #9: "Invasion! Book Four: The Final Fury" by Dafydd ab Hugh V #10: "Bless The Beasts" by Karen Haber V #11: "The Garden" by Melissa Scott V #12: "Chrysalis" by David Niall Wilson V #13: "The Black Shore" by Greg Cox V #14: "Marooned" by Christie Golden V #15: "Echoes" by Dean W. Smith, Kristine K. Rusch, and Nina K. Hoffman V #16: "Seven of Nine" by Christie Golden V #17: "Death of a Neutron Star" by Eric Kotani V #18: "Battle Lines" by Dave Galanter and Greg Brodeur V #19: "Dark Matters Book One: Cloak and Dagger" by Christie Golden V #20: "Dark Matters Book Two: Ghost Dance" by Christie Golden V #21: "Dark Matters Book Three: Shadow Of Heaven" by Christie Golden V #22: "The Nanotech War" by Steven Piziks V #23: "Homecoming" by Christie Golden V #24: "The Farther Shore" by Christie Golden Enterprise Episodes - 1st Season E 101: "Broken Bow" (part 1) by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga E 102: "Broken Bow" (part 2) by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga E 103: "Fight Or Flight" by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga E 104: "Strange New World" by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga E 105: "Unexpected" by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga E 106: "Terra Nova" by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga E 107: "The Andorian Incident" by Fred Dekker E 108: "Breaking The Ice" by Maria and Andre Jacquemetton E 109: "Civilization" by Phillis Strong and Mike Sussman E 110: "Fortunate Son" by James Duff E 111: "Cold Front" by Stephen Beck and Tim Finch E 112: "Silent Enemy" by Andre Bormanis E 113: "Dear Doctor" by Maria Jacquemetton and Andre Jacquemetton E 114: "Sleeping Dogs" by Fred Dekker E 115: "Shadows of P'Jem" by Mike Sussman and Phillis Strong E 116: "Shuttlepod One" by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga E 117: "Fusion" by Phillis Strong and Mike Sussman E 118: "Rogue Planet" by Chris Black E 119: "Acquisition" by Maria Jacquemetton and Andre Jacquemetton E 120: "Oasis" by Stephen Beck E 121: "Detained" by Mike Sussman and Phillis Strong E 122: "Vox Sola" by Fred Dekker E 123: "Fallen Hero" by Alan Cross E 124: "Desert Crossing" by Andre Bormanis E 125: "Two Days And Two Nights" by Chris Black E 126: "Shockwave" by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga Enterprise Episodes - 2nd Season E 127: "Shockwave, Part II" by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga E 128: "Carbon Creek" by Chris Black E 129: "Minefield" by John Shiban E 130: "Dead Stop" by Mike Sussman and Phillis Strong E 131: "A Night In Sickbay" by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga E 132: "Marauders" by David Wilcox E 133: "The Seventh" by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga E 134: "The Communicator" by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga E 135: "Singularity" by Chris Black E 136: "Vanishing Point" by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga E 137: "Precious Cargo" by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga E 138: "The Catwalk" by Mike Sussman and Phillis Strong E 139: "Dawn" by John Shiban E 140: "Stigma" by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga E 141: "Cease Fire" by Chris Black E 142: "Future Tense" by Mike Sussman and Phillis Strong E 143: "Canamar" by John Shiban E 144: "The Crossing" by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga E 145: "Judgment" by David A. Goodman E 146: "Horizon" by Andre Bormanis E 147: "The Breach" by Chris Black and John Shiban E 148: "Cogenitor" by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga E 149: "Regeneration" by Mike Sussman and Phillis Strong E 150: "First Flight" by John Shiban and Chris Black E 151: "Bounty" by Hans Tobeason and Mike Sussman and Phillis Strong E 152: "The Expanse" by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga Enterprise Episodes - 3rd Season E 153: "The Xindi" by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga E 154: "Anomaly" by Mike Sussman E 155: "Excinction" by Andre Bormanis E 156: "Rajiin" by Chris Black E 157: "Impulse" by Jonathan Fernandez E 158: "Exile" by Phyllis Strong E 159: "The Shipment" by Chris Black and Brent Friedman E 160: "Twilight" by Mike Sussman E 161: "North Star" by David A. Goodman E 162: "Similitude" by Manny Coto E 163: "Carpenter Street" by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga E 164: "Chosen Realm" by Manny Coto E 165: "Proving Ground" by Chris Black E 166: "Stratagem" by Mike Sussman E 167: "Harbinger" by Manny Coto E 168: "Doctor's Orders" by Chris Black E 169: "Hatchery" by Diane Warren E 170: "Azati Prime" by Manny Coto E 171: "Damage" by Phyllis Strong E 172: "The Forgotten" by Chris Black and David A. Goodman E 173: "E2" by Mike Sussman E 174: "The Council" by Manny Coto E 175: "Countdown" by Andre Bormanis and Chris Black E 176: "Zero Hour" by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga Enterprise (Pocket Books) Novels E #1: "Broken Bow" by Diane Carey E #2: "By The Book" by Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Rusch E #3: "What Price Honor?" by Dave Stern E #4: "Surak's Soul" by J.M. Dillard E #5: "Daedalus" by Dave Stern E #6: "Daedalus's Children" by Dave Stern Not to be confused with another "e" series is Pocket Books' eBooks, Starfleet Corps of Engineers. The numbering is representative of the original individual story's number and not the hard-published collection number. SCE #1: "The Belly of the Beast" by Dean Wesley Smith SCE #2: "Fatal Error" by Keith R.A. DeCandido SCE #3: "Hard Crash" by Christie Golden SCE #4: "Interphase Book 1" by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore SCE #5: "Interphase Book 2" by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore SCE #6: "Cold Fusion" by Keith R.A. DeCandido SCE #7: "Invincible Book 1" by David Mack and Keith R.A. DeCandido SCE #8: "Invincible Book 2" by David Mack and Keith R.A. DeCandido SCE #9: "The Riddled Post" by Aaron Rosenberg SCE #10: "Here There Be Dragons" by Keith R.A. DeCandido SCE #11: "Ambush" by Dave Galanter and Greg Brodeur SCE #12: "Some Assembly Required" by Scott Ciencin and Dan Jolley SCE #13: "No Surrender" by Jeff Mariotte SCE #14: "Caveat Emptor" by Ian Edginton and Mike Collins SCE #15: "Past Life" by Robert Greenberger SCE #16: "Oaths" by Glenn Hauman SCE #17: "Foundations, Part One" by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore SCE #18: "Foundations, Part Two" by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore SCE #19: "Foundations, Part Three" by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore The Alan Dean Foster "Log Series" of novelizations of the animated series has added much background to the Trek universe. Any info taken from them is indicated by Log n, where n is from 1 to 10. Similarly, the James Blish novelizations of the original series are indicated by ST n, where n is from 1 to 12. The ADF "Log Series" was recently reprinted, and more recently in triplets (each book containing 3 of the "Log" books) which resulted in Star Trek Log 10 not seeing print. The James Blish series was also reprinted, but all adaptations were re-edited into a 3-volume collection, rearranged into production order. These novelizations may also be found in hardcover format in the "Star Trek Reader" series, common in libraries. Also look for re-releases of the old Bantam novels. "Mudd's Angels" was given a new cover and renamed "Mudd's Enterprise." Tech Fandom and numerous miscellaneous sources posed the biggest problem, and the only solution was to invent call letters... ABS: Alaska Class Battle Cruiser Sheet ACP: S.S. Aurora Class Space Cruiser Blueprints ACDP: U.S.S. Avenger Heavy Frigate General Deck Plans AES: Avenger Class Evolution Sheet CBS: U.S.S. Crusaider Class Battleship Sheet (arguably THE worst) CCP: U.S.S. Caracal Class Command Cruiser Blueprints CDP: U.S.S. Sherman Class Cargo Drone Blueprints COM: U.S.S. Cheyenne Class Exploration Cruiser Operations Manual CTP: U.S.S. Durance Class Cargo/Tug Class Blueprints DCP: U.S.S. Detroyat Class Heavy Destroyer Blueprints. DDS: Dreadnought Design Sheet (Federation II & Ascension) DNTM: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual DPS: U.S.S. Decatur Prototype Test Starship Sheet DTP: U.S.S. Dollond Class Transport Blueprints DYC: DY-Series Comparison Chart EBD: Enterprise Bridge Deck (NCC-1701-A) Blueprint Sheet EBLP: U.S.S. Enterprise Bridge Layout Blueprints EBP: U.S.S. Enterprise Bridge Blueprints ECP: U.S.S. Excelsior/Ingram Space Control Ship Blueprints (orig. & rev.) EDC: U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) Cutaway Poster EDP: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701A Deck Plans EOM: U.S.S. Enterprise Officers Manual (original and "updated" versions) FASA: FantA Simulations Associates gaming booklets/manuals FCP: U.S.S. Federation Class Dreadnought Blueprints FRS: Federation Reference Series FSC: Federation Shuttlecarrier Comparison Chart FSC1: Federation Shuttlecraft Identification Chart, Vol. 1 FSF: From the Files of Star Fleet Command FTS: Federation Technological Survey 2150 to 2370, Vol. 1 GCP: Glenn Class Fleet Survey Vessel Blueprints GSM: Galileo Class Starcruiser: Ship's Organization & Regulations Manual HCE: U.S.S. Enterprise Heavy Cruiser Evolution Blueprints HCFP: U.S.S. Almeida Heavy Cruiser/Freighter Blueprints HFP: U.S.S. Avenger Class Heavy Frigate Blueprints HCFP: U.S.S. Hornet Class Fighter-Carrier Blueprints ICP: U.S.S. Independence Class Armed Freighter Blueprints ICPG: U.S.S. Intrepid Class Starship Blueprints And Technical Guide IFP: U.S.S. Ianar Class Fast Frigate Blueprints Inet: Internet source (see Cyberspace section) JACP: Jackill's Assimilation Cube Data Sheets JBP: Jackill's Klingon B'rel Class Scout Data Sheets JBFP: Jackill's Benning Class Frigate Data Sheets JCP: U.S.S. Joshua Class Command Cruiser Blueprints JDCP: Jackill's Daedalus Class Exploration Craft Data Sheets JHCP: Jackill's Ambassador Class Heavy Cruiser Data Sheets JNCP: Jackill's Nebula Class Tactical Cruiser Data Sheets JRM: Jackill's Star Fleet Reference Manual: Ships of the Fleet Vol. I JRM2: Jackill's Star Fleet Reference Manual: Ships of the Fleet Vol. II JRM3: Jackill's Star Fleet Reference Manual: Ships of the Fleet Vol. III JVP: Jackill's Vindicator Class Heavy Frigate Data Sheets KA: The Kobayashi Alternative (computer game) KD: The Klingon Dictionary KDP: Klingon K'T'Orr Class Destroyer Blueprints KMP: S.S. Kobayashi Maru Blueprints KMP2: Kobayashi Maru Neutronic Fuel Carrier Blueprints K7P: Space Station Class K Blueprints KTM: U.S.S. Khai Tam Technical Orientation Manual LOR: Line Officer Requirements Manuals (2 volumes & 1 supplement) LTP: U.S.S. Lynx Timeship Prototype Blueprints LUG: Star Trek: The Next Generation Roleplaying Game MCP: Merchantman Class J Cargo Ship Blueprints MDS: Menahga Tactical Battlecruiser Development Sheet MRM: Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual MSGE: Mr. Scott's Guide to the Enterprise NTM: Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual/Interactive CD Manual OCD: Olympus Class Dreadnought Sheet PAS: Perimeter Action Ships Markings & Insignia R1P: Regula 1 Space Laboratory Blueprints RGP: Reischl's Guide to Ships of the Fleet (Preview) SASH: Starfleet Academy Student Handbook SCP: U.S.S. Saladin Class Destroyer/Scout Blueprints SFB: Star Fleet Battles/Companion Games/Prime Directive SFC: Spaceflight Chronology SFD: StarFleet Dynamics SFE: Star Fleet Enginery Sheet SFH: Star Fleet Handbooks SfP: Starfleet Prototype SotF: Ships of the Star Fleet (Vol. 1) SotF2: Ships of the Star Fleet (Vol. 2): Perimeter Action Ships SsC: Star Trek Starship Creator (Deluxe) SsD: Starship Design SSG: Starfleet Survival Guide SsP: Starship Spotter S79: Starbase 79 Blueprints STA: Star Trek Armada game STB: Star Trek Borg: The Interactive Movie STD2: Star Fleet Tactical Database Series 2 STM: Star Trek Maps and/or Introduction to Navigation Manual STSC: Star Trek Star Charts ST-TE: Star Trek: The Experience (theme park attraction) TBoT: The Best of Trek (paperbacks) TM: Star Fleet Technical Manual (including fan supplements) TMoST: The Making of Star Trek (paperback) TWF: The Worlds of the Federation URM: Star Fleet Uniform Recognition Manual WFM: Weapons and Field Equipment Technical Reference Manual WoE: Weapons of Eugenics Special Notice To Collectors Of The Above: Beware Of Bogus Blueprints! I've seen with my own eyes Starlog Superstores selling cheap Xerox copies of several classic blueprints. This not only is a major ripoff to the fans but also perpetuates the 90s myth (which Paramount Pictures surely enjoys!) that Fandom blueprints are poorly produced garbage. I know that if I were a newcomer to Tech Fandom, I'd be mighty ticked off at the low- quality photocopies and would be turned off from future purchases! The Starlog's Superstores claim innocence and blame "the manufacturers"--yet They refuse to Name these "manufacturers" and Continue to sell these blue- prints at the same price as the originals! In closing, let me add that I am NOT responsible for CREATING this Chronology. These dates are COMPILED from numerous sources, spanning over 20 years, from Star Trek Tech Fandom which has been responsible for much of the detailed technical background of the Star Trek Universe. The material from the novels was simply integrated in based upon references given. No copyright infringement is intended. As for the Chronology itself, here are some of my main sources, an extremely short bibliography: The Starfleet Handbook (1975): Chuck Graham's 2-page Star Trek Timeline which set the trend for future Trek historians. Not very accurate for certain dates, but overall forming the layout of Trek History which many fans would use as a guide. Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual: featuring an impressive Medical Timeline of dates and a detailed listing of elements and their dates and places of discovery. On DS9, several pages of which appeared in Keiko's school room on a wallsized display screen. U.S.S. "Enterprise" Officer's Manual: the first book to accurately nail down the starting and ending dates of the 5 year mission. The manual is also a treasure chest of birthdates and service records of the "Enterprise" officers, and also the first occurance of the launch date of the "Constitution" class heavy cruiser (c. 2217), nicely jibing with the material in The Making of Star Trek and Star Trek Log 7. As a side note, a Revised U.S.S. "Enterprise" Officer's Manual was later published--drastically changed with dates ALTERED to fit into the faulty FASA roleplaying/Spaceflight Chronology universe. MUCH was removed and some pages were added, with considerable contributions from Shane Johnson, a die-hard FASA supporter who has his own conflicting tech drawings. The Revised manual should be ignored date-wise at the very least. It's also not to be confused with the ST:TNG Officers Manual or any other Officers Manuals which are common in Trek role-playing games. Curiously, this nasty revision lacks all credits, not one author's name is typed. See also the 90s ripoff below: Federation Technological Survey manual... Star Trek Maps: once again adding to what went before it, this beautiful package features the U.F.P. mapped out in 4 colorful maps based upon actual star charts PACKED with details. The 29 U.F.P. worlds' admission dates into the Federation are given here along with the founding/contact dates in an Introduction to Navigation Manual, which also provides insight into the chronological development of warp drive. They are astronomically accurate and this product I highly recommend, probably one of the most Under-rated works. Naturally nothing good lasts forever, as there is the recent publication called Star Charts by Geoffrey Mandel. If THE Chronology and THE Encyclopedia pushed the blade deeply into the back of Treknical Fandom, then This publication thrusts it all the way through and out the front, as not only Trek Time has been rewritten but now Trek SPACE has! Details (both true And false) behind this remake can be found in the issue of Star Trek Communicator. Geoffrey Mandel was given several conditions by Michael Okuda (funny how that Name keeps Surfacing over and Over again! Does M.O. hold the Rights to Star Trek or is he just the overlord of the franchise?). One of which was that U.F.P. space would Not be spherical in shape, but an amoeboid mess (thus there goes the 30-year ever-consistent Treaty Exploration Territory globe seen in All Treknical maps!) and another was that the current quadrant layout must be kept. There's probably this unwritten law that every product touched by Okuda must have some silly "inside joke." In this case, going counter-clockwise, galactic quadrants are labelled Alpha-Beta-Delta-Gamma--rather than Alpha-Beta- Gamma-Delta as has always been accepted in the Greek alphabet. This boo-boo first appeared on the earliest TNG tricorder models and by Okuda's demand, must continue with galactic cartography. He also notes that without Okuda's Star Trek Encyclopedia "this book would not have been possible." You know where this is leading, don't you? Okudaisms galore: dates, mispellings, the whole load. Possessing only a tiny fraction of the info (mangled) from Star Trek Maps, it's more of a magazine than a book (one which sells for a whopping $18--which would've bought 3 copies of Star Trek Maps 2 decades ago, including the Intro To Navigation Manual 3 times over). The Communicator interview also features numerous gems like how Mandel et al were forbidden from inserting info from the animated series into Star Trek Maps, how some of the stars are slightly skewed, and how the Maps are dated and obsolete. BULL! 1. EVERY world/star system ever mentioned in TAS is present on the Maps, including the former layout of the Kzinti Patriarchy (look for That in the Charts and all you'll see is some smudge called "The Patriarchy" with NO stellar internal layout), Original worlds which only appear in Alan Dean Foster's novelization of the episodes, and even a planet mentioned in passing in "The Eye of the Beholder" which happens to be The only world from TAS Not logged in Bjo Trimble's Concordance. THAT'S darn good research! All of it is, you guessed it, G-O-N-E from the new Star Maps! 2. Slightly skewed? Depends on how you define "slightly"--the grids Are astronom- ically correct in layout, granted Rigel is said to be off the map but it is Logged as such, much like "to Galactic Barrier," and using the formula for distance/E.T.A. when applied to the coordinates I have found to Work, yielding distances accurately matching that in an astronomy book I plucked off the shelf. Granted, some stars may be a tenth of a light year off, but the coordinates are hardly to 5 decimal places to begin with. 3. The Maps only go to ST-TMP's era so naturally they're "dated" but only so far as featuring the inner systems that had been explored up to that time. All one need do is Keep the layout Exactly the way it is and expand the maps beyond those boundaries to take into account contact with new 24th Century neighbors such as the Cardassian Union and the Ferengi Alliance; not to mention galactic quadrant mapping so as to show the interior of explored space in the Gamma and Delta Quadrants. Otherwise there is Nothing Wrong With Star Trek Maps, and this fan will continue using them! Star Maps is a radical revision of U.F.P. space, in keeping with Michael Okuda's one-true-view of reinvented Trek. Not only are the physical spatial locations of the Klingon and Romulan Empires rotated around for no bloody good reason (yeah, kiss FASA's famous "Triangle" region of space and Diane Duane's Trianguli location for Romulus bye-bye!), but there are such things as two Rigels. Two Rigels? Yeah, NX-01 got to the first one so quickly in "Broken Bow" that there now Must be a second Rigel system closer to Earth so Mandel invented one. Rigel, as we know it, also can't support a dozen worlds so it's been written out--despite FASA's backstory about an ancient super- race using stellar manipulation and terraforming... Oh, and there's also two Denebs. One's the "real" Deneb and the other is "Deneb Kaitos" located much closer to Earth. I'm surprised he didn't give us a second Antares to complete the old U.F.P. boundary stars. And since Kronos is now 4 days from Earth in "Broken Bow," why not move That system within a few light years of Sol? You get the picture: That's Enterprise for you. Only a fraction of classic Trek's systems and starbases are present in the remixed Charts maps, and more emphasis is placed on Voyager and Enterprise, for obvious reasons. The Charts are on glossy, computer- generated, colorful pages which should entrance fans who've never seen Maps and look good at a glance which alone should make them sell (not even factoring in all the "canonheadedness" via the name-dropping route), but having been done with 21st Century tech, So Much more should have been featured. The original Star Trek Maps gave us accurate X-Y ("top") and X- Z ("bottom") views of explored space, coordinates for systems (some carried over into Worlds of the Federation), and labeled grid lines so one could grasp distances between stars in 3 dimensions. None of it is here in Charts, with the exception of a few general "locator" drawings, all charts are X-Y views looking "down" on the galaxy. This essentially makes the Charts worthless for "serious" Treknical fans. Now more thrust for the blade... Sector Notation in Charts is quite different from Maps (granted, systems can change in a century so I'll give him that) and Charts gives us a whole new definition of Subquadrant (no bearing whatsoever on Fleet Subquadrant nomenclature, and just as Maps emphasizes North and South in a 3-d environment, Charts simplifies things). Planetary Classification in Charts is a nightmare: it totally scrambles the age-old system dating back to the earliest (ironically Geoffrey Mandel) publications, but Okuda has his own ideas... The system in use in Maps was used consistently for over 20 years and has been reproduced throughout many publications (I even forgive Shane Johnson for swapping the one Class D designation in Worlds of the Federation!), but Charts radically breaks with tradition. On the plus side, many stellar names are retained from Maps (and therefore other Treknical works which built upon Maps) such as Kaferia being in the Tau Ceti system. On the minus side, Charts is The first work to call Procyon Andor's sun--or in this case Andoria! Since the Star Fleet Technical Manual, Andor has always orbited Epsilon Indii, and the 4th founding member of the Federation. Andoria comes from a DS9 episode goof which most fans have ignored, with later episodes calling it Andor. Finally, the Charts themselves depicts the smallest U.F.P. layout yet, with an "ameboid" clashing of territories (Kronos on the very edge of U.F.P. space, Cardassia on the border of its own territory etc.). Looks great on a glance with all those curved territories staked out, so most fans alone with easily accept this revision. Some fans even said it's more realistic than the spherical Treaty Exploration Territory of past maps. The problem is it makes little sense from a real world interstellar perspective, and here's why. Space-faring cultures normally explore outwards spherically from their home worlds. This was even noted in an old Foundation novel by Isaac Asimov. Therefore territories will be globular. Star Trek Maps makes a big thing over a Central Navigation Beacon signalling the very center of the Treaty Exploration zone. It's easier to say that we claim X light years of space distant from Star N than spreading out a trillion border marker satellites across 3-d space. Of course we live in an imperfect cosmos and spherical territories will overlap (clash!) on occassion, and this is where there are "dents" in regions creating disputed borders. If space were only 2-d, then staking out a claim would actually look like planetside territories. Now because Charts shrunk the whole region one would assume it's justified, but as previously stated, the home systems Should be in the center of their claimed territories. Though hard to judge with 2-d maps, most every major power ignores this rule! Even worse, there's just no way for the Cardassians, Bajorans, Ferengi, and most other 24th Century aliens NOT to have been known by the 23rd Century's (or Earlier!) Federation! There are star system contradictions arising also, such as Beta Lyrae being Sheliak and lying on the very distant fringe of explored space (but far enough for a warp shuttlecraft to carry Spock and friends past there on their way to Starbase 25 in "The Slaver Weapon"). Antares (you know, Antares Shipyards, Antarian brandy, Antarian glow water etc.), Cerberus (Eta Lupi) the colony where McCoy's daughter went to school, Mira (Omicron Ceti), Ceti Alpha (and therefore the Mutara Nebula), Epsilon Canaris (where yet another 23rd Century shuttlecraft is headed for in "Metamorphosis" and the region where Cochrane was found) and many other systems are VERY distant from the core worlds to have been reached by NCC-1701 in the 23rd Century. Had the "real" stars of Rigel and Deneb been used as in Star Trek Maps, U.F.P. space is extended to encompass these distant systems and there are No enigmatic contraditions. Starbases in TNG's time number in the hundreds so I didn't expect Charts to have all of them plotted (though with today's computers, and keeping with Maps' logical placement of bases, it would have been a piece of cake). Charts doesn't even show the 30 odd bases present during Kirk's time. Worse yet not even the lower numbered starbases following the navigational grid system. They are just randomly positioned. Star Trek Maps was jammed with star name gems drawn from novels and fandom Treklore (the original extent of the Vegan Tyranny, Kzinti Patriarchy, Slaver Empire; Kyros of "Spock, Messiah!" the internal Klingon Empire arrangement from From The Files of Star Fleet Command etc.). None of it is here in Charts, not even the number of planets/inhabited planets given in brackets for each star system. Instead, the made-up systems in the Klingon Empire are names of Klingon SHIPS plucked from the Star Trek Encyclopedia! Also missing are Maps' unique UFC (United Federation Catalog) number designation for unnamed systems. Ironically, Geoffrey Mandel included many of these systems in the graphics appearing in Star Trek Insurrection! Still, there is some salvagable info from Star Trek Charts (in regards to this Chronology, post-23rd Century dates have been incorporated where nothing contradicts, while Enterprise's 22nd Century contradictions can be considered a part of that universe's unique alternate timeline). I now log Geoffrey Mandel as the latest "traitor" to Treknical fandom, but few people can resist Michael Okuda's ever-present smile... Space Flight Chronology: nicely illustrated but horribly researched, this colorful book by the Goldsteins layed down the timeline which FASA and Shane Johnson would follow. I acknowledge it here for the later Chronology files now use compatible information from these sources to fill-in the gaps in Federation history, mainly the years leading up to the 23rd Century. U.S.S. "Avenger" Class Blueprints: mostly background information and dates about how the "Reliant" of ST II evolved in an excellent set of blueprints. However, the ship construction dates conflict with those in Ships of the Star Fleet and other references. A decade later, a packet of even more extensive prints of this class were issued (see below), though this (physically) huge packet lacked detailed deck plans it featured a comprehensive ship's complement breakdown lacking in the latter package. Starship Design: a 23rd Century Naval publication showing numerous ships and their backgrounds. Line Officer Requirements: a 3-Volume set (Volumes I & II plus a supplement). The least impressive of all manuals, artwork-wise, but easily surpassing FASA works in workmanship and research (if overlooking numerous typographical errors). Numerous historical dates are given. Portions of these manuals were reprinted as the Starfleet Dynamics manual, with some updating but sadly plenty of typos still. Federation Reference Series: 6 issues forming an updated tech manual which includes THE best guide to Star Fleet uniforms ever. The actual launch dates of classic Star Fleet ship classes are given along with their status codes (based upon the Subquadrant info in Star Trek Maps). Dates of uniform issuing, the Klingon War etc. The first manual to go by the 20 year gap (ST-TMP/ST II) assumption. This series may have recently been reprinted as Starship Command Pack Supplement, but I haven't been able to verify it yet. U.S.S. "Ingram/Excelsior" Blueprints: nice prints of an upgraded U.S.S. "Excelsior" offshoot. Acknowledges the 20 year gap (as does most publications from here on) and supplies dates concerning the transwarp development and the date of the most recent films (2287). First released in 1986 in 8 sheets, the prints were re-released a decade later compressed down to 6 sheets but in a fancy plastic pouch "revised" with red ink on white and lacking the "Enterprise" class comparison views. The additional production history dates jibe flawlessly with the chronology info presented here. U.S.S. "Enterprise" Heavy Cruiser Evolution Blueprints: 3 giant sheets packed with info, expanding upon Federation Reference Series, giving the launch and commissioning dates of heavy cruisers and how the U.S.S. "Enterprise" was uprated over the decades to match the latest heavy cruiser specs. Ships of the Star Fleet (Vol. I): an expansion of Heavy Cruiser Evolution Blueprints but with emphasis upon their current status. Not only featuring heavy cruisers but also the "Belknap" strike cruiser and rich backgrounds of each class. The culmination of years of Treknical publications, original series and movie era. An outstanding work of scholarly research and Treknical compilation, executed in fine style. My only gripe being the higher-than-average price and lack of coverage of scouts, destroyers, and other vessels. But we can't have everything, can we? On 9711.01 I was delighted to find this manual available at my local Waldenbooks. After many years, at long last, this reference would seem to be available to the public bookstore browser. It's about time! Ships of the Star Fleet (Vol. II): like the above, but covering only the new "Akyazi" group of perimeter action starships. This was followed by a pair of high-quality multi-colored Perimeter Action Ships Marking And Insignias posters, and a lithograph. Starfleet Prototype: a companion manual to the Ships of the Fleet manuals, written by the same people behind the Officers Requirements Manuals but of much higher quality, almost equal to Ships of the Fleet. Although a welcome followup, the manual contains several inconsistencies to be avoided, including the successful development of Transwarp drive and a brief (conflicting) history of the "Enterprise" class on page 8. Federation Technological Survey 2150 to 2370, Vol. 1: another ripoff of the U.S.S. "Enterprise" Officers Manual reformatted for the TNG era. It's a terrible mishmash of new and old tech drawings (some with disturbing new labels!) some good, some poorly thrown together. The book seriously contradicts past Treknical works at times, especially worth noting is the 7-page blood-spitting "Federation Historical Timeline" which contradicts just about Every timeline I've ever studied! Neverthe- less some chronological and Treknical material within is salvagable, though this book is by no means worth the heavy $16.95 pricetag on the cover! Like the revamped Officers Manual, this one also lacks the name of its author or authors--I wouldn't want my name on this hodgepodge mess either! This one's listed here more as a Warning to Trekkers than a true source! Jackill's Star Fleet Reference Manual: Ships of the Fleet (Volumes I, II, and III): technical orders on late 23rd Century Star Fleet ships. Nicely illustrated but spoiled by typos, inconsistencies, and a lack of continuity with many preceding Treknical works. The only dates are those of ship class authorization, but they are sufficient (and the author wisely acknowledges that there are dating problems owing to different timelines and does not wish to complicate matters). I have referenced only the first editions, though Jackill has been known to re-release manuals with class name changes and so forth (changing "Avenger" class to "Miranda" class!) to keep pace with Okuda. My major gripe with Jackill's later Data Sheets being his Okudan revisionism of Classic ships: placing warp cores (i.e. Networked warp engines!) into the cutaways of not only the "Constitution" class but also the "Hermes" and "Saladin" classes. He went on to ripoff the "Surya" class frigate calling it a "Benning" class frigate and then taking the exact same drawings, altering only the NCC and name, and selling them as the "Vindicator" class heavy frigate. And on some of these prints, certain views bear the Wrong name or registry number carried over from the earlier prints! Nevertheless, the Jackill's manuals fill a major gap by providing information on new starships or vessels only briefly touched upon by other sources. "Avenger" Class Heavy Frigate General Deck Plans: no, not a repeat nor a reprint but complete, beautifully rendered, deck plans of the "Avenger" class heavy frigate. Only one serious catch, "Technical Consultant" (why is it that everytime I see a title like that it means trouble?) Alex Rosenzweig lended his 'Timeline of Star Trek History' (think of this Chronology minus a thousand pages) to jibe Treknical fandom dates with Okuda dates. The result: Ships of the Star Fleet's dates with several years outrageously ADDED ON! A large list of respectable sources were acknowledged for these blueprints and apparently to kow-tow to Okuda's revisionism it was decided to shoot-down decades of Treknical dates backed up by publications like the Federation Reference Series. Gee, these prints neatly accept the specs, names, and registries of these popular Treknical frigates--which Okuda doesn't give a fraction of a damn about and won't even acknowledge the Class itself, which he proclaims is "Miranda" class--so why the hell go this far into the Treknical depths, acknowledging all elements comprising this ship's construction, only to blow it by screwing-up the timeline? Here's a sample of dates for the class ship: SotF says ACDP says --------- --------- Laid Down: 12 Nov 2245 12 Nov 2249 Launched: 19 Aug 2247 19 Aug 2251 Commissioned: 03 Feb 2248 03 Feb 2252 Drydocked: 02 Mar 2273 02 Dec 2275 Relaunched: 16 May 2274 16 Feb 2277 Recommissioned: 03 Feb 2275 03 Nov 2277 Ships of the Star Fleet has been established as The Standard for these frigate-type vessels, but I guess these guys wanted a shot at getting their prints "Paramount-blessed" so they knifed the fans in favor of Mr. Big. And Rosenzweig had to get his name in the prints via his History Of The Future Friendly timeline, as if having a starship class named after him (Jackills) wasn't enough. Previously he contributed to GEC by submitting rewritten FRS technical orders by substituting Okudan "revised" dates. This aside, the prints are very nice and non-conflicting dates I've incorporated into the Chronology WITHOUT REVISION, since there's No reason to revise non-conflicting dates. Star Trek Starship Creator Deluxe: I found this unusual source of chron. info without looking. Indeed, it's the Last place I had considered searching for timeline data. Under the Crew Selection submenu, dozens of on-screen personnel files can be called up, complete with birth dates, service histories and other obscure and original information. Yes, I do disagree with many dates (particularly the Okudan dates for some 20 odd characters drawn from the original series era) but where the data does not contradict, I have incorporated it. It is interesting to see that some background from the novels have actually be touched upon (Lefler serving under Captain Calhoun of the "Excalibur" and Janeway's background), but there are contradictory dates even for these 24th Century entries which I have had to work around the best I could. Starship Spotter: A late 2001 entry that could have been far better than it turned out to be. Essentially a radically scaled down Ships of the Fleet type book listing some 30 different ships and basic specs. Each is given a simple CGI illustration and wireframe drawing, but surprisingly the specs are pretty much right on the mark (unlike the DS9 manual!). This aside, the book is lacking and omits such ships as the "Excelsior" and "Constellation" classes (then again, these two have the most conflicting of specs!) and the dating scheme is Okudan, though this is a first for shifting up ST-TMP's date to take into account Q2 in any publication. Of note is the establishment of the TNG warp scale dated to 2312, plucked in passing from an issue of Star Trek: The Magazine. Main gripes: the ridiculous price of $16 for a flimsy booklet the size of Q's Guide to the Continuum, which I could practically fold up and shove in my mouth (I mean, really, for a couple bucks more you could buy the hardcover, inch-thick non-Trek manual on fighters at Waldenbooks!), and then there's the curious listing of acceleration velocities for onset critical momentum for TNG Era ships--modern starships Do Not have to accelerate on impulse power before engaging warp drive, this is the whole point of how and why the Picard Maneuver was invented so late in time! Oh, one more thing... This Star Trek Chronology is copyright 1987 to 2003 by James T. Dixon. It's not to be sold or altered in any way but you're Free To Distribute It Around All You'd Like... In fact, I'm hoping that you do. Leave the altering to me. I'm sure that by the time you read this file my original will be greatly expanded. This originally started off as a hobby for my own private use and I had no intention of uploading it. Now it's grown far beyond that--with each new edition coming out each year! Special thanks go to "Captain" Lyndon Brunel for technical support and additional research, Roger Kuiper for SFB updates, Harold Stein and Adam Zion for distribution, Mitch Nozka for proofreading, and of course, my deepest thanks to those who've contributed to and expanded upon Technical Fandom... Fans who Don't interpret the Star Trek Universe as being limited to just the live-action episodes and films. Chronology Chronology For anyone interested in the evolution of the Chronology, here's a quick chronology of it. The date in parenthesis is the exact "release date" (i.e. the date the file was uploaded around to BBSs, networks and other forms of distribution) if available. 1980s and earlier - "Version 0" Paper and pencil only. Never released. 1988 - Version 1 Rough outline. Incorporates ST:TNG data. 1989 - Version (8906.11) 45 pages. No stardates. No page numbers. No (call letter) references. Through TNG Season 1. Done on my Commodore 64. 1990 - Version 3 Logical expansion of Version 2. 1991 - Version 4 89 pages. No page numbers as of yet. 1992 - Version 5 (9207.01) 138 pages. Page numbers. Full references. Through TNG Season 5. Note: April, 1993: Okuda's 'Star Trek Chronology: The History Of The Future' released. 1993 - Version 6 (9307.01) 193 pages. All done on my Commodore 128. Through TNG Season 6. 1994 - Version 7 (9407.01) 513 pages. Full references. Now includes Spaceflight Chronology, Star Fleet Battles, and FASA. Through TNG Season 7. Also includes extrapolated TNG stardates & Earth dates. 1995 - Version 8 (9507.01) 739 pages. Now features a title page and intro page based on the Star Fleet Technical Manual. Also includes a complete episode and novel listing. 1996 - Version 9 (9607.01) 866 pages. 2.224190 megs uncompressed (684,060 bytes compressed). Expanded entries. Same title and intro pages carried over (intro page Should read V9 instead of V8--a boo-boo on my part!). 1997 - Version 10 (9707.20) 979 pages. Generously expanded from Version 9. Two additional introductions included, and this Chronology Chronology section. Also the About The Author tidbit below. In addition to other files befitting a 10th anniversary edition, notably C-Talk. 1998 - Version 11 (9807.01) 1031 pages (actually 1046, counting the additional intro pages and the title sheet). Lots more info. 1999 - Version 12 (9906.27) More, More, More. Including such fresh sources as the DS9 Technical Manual, the complete DS9 series, and films up through and including "Insurrection." Expanded entries everywhere thanks to the latest novels and novelizations. 2000 - Version 13 (0009.10) Additions include selected materials from the Galactic Engineers Concordance Logbook. Plus info from Last Unicorn Games (which came and gone at warp speed!). It is also, by popular demand, non-paginated (seems that most beings prefer to view it in "softcopy" mode; print it out with their own formatting, and the page breaks only screw things up). 2001 - Version 14 (0107.21) All episodes of Voyager are covered. Plus, for the first time, Internet data where applicable. More novels galore, and commentaries. Plus an annoying lead-in section for Enterprise. 2002 - Version 15 (0212.18) Ridiculously delayed due to personal difficulties (1. Borderline Carpal's Tunnel Syndrome, 2. A century-old tree which nearly bisected my house, and 3. Loss of my job which I held for 7 years). No. 1 I'm living with, No. 2's fixed, No. 3's allocated the extra time needed to catch up on my Trek! More of the same had been included in the chronology. Plus a brief history of Trek novel dis/continuity, and an historical look at the development of warp drive/reactors/dilithium (which some fans insist is worth the free price of this timeline alone). In addition, the 2nd intro's been expanded somewhat and there is tons of more info generously sapped from internet sources. This version also happens to be fully updated with all the Enterprise episodes through the end of 2002 as well as Star Trek X: Nemesis. 2003 - Version 16 (0305.22) Additional data includes some detail on Jake Sisko's 2376 adventures in the Gamma Quadrant. Further justification that Enterprise is a damaged timeline. The first in-depth analysis of the Gagarin/Oberth class's evolution. More SCE info. All episode info for E updated through Season 2. All the new novels. 2004 - Version 17 (0410.08) You're reading it... Plenty of more data, including all of E up through and including Season 3, and all of its novels. I'm lagging behind on a couple of significant novels, not to mention the final novel in the "A Time to..." series. I would wait until I finished digesting it, but unfortunately it's getting late, I just had a 26mm-deep root canal job, and a significant job change within the past couple months (as though the 2002 release list of "excuses" wasn't enough!). Thus far, "A Time For War, A Time For Peace" contains data suggesting a half-year gap in dates, and a radical shifting up of the earlier 5 or so novels! So rather than drag it out anymore... October 8th, the 4th season premiere date of E, seems as good a mark as any to dump this on you guys. If it weren't for this so-called "real life," the Chronology would be significantly longer, with updates including all of the fan-driven internet sites and countless new RPG publications. About The Author James T. Dixon is a first generation Trekker who resides in suburban New Jersey. He has read all the Trek novels, often as they were released, and has spent over twenty years collecting Treknical publications. Consequently he is a leading Treknical fan and Trek historian. Highly vocal about modern-day fan exploitation by the Ferengi Alliance (better known as Paramount Pictures), James also is highly opposed to the current "canon" trend of burying and squashing Trek's past history, and Paramount's belittling of Fandom in general. A rebel among modern fans, James is alienated by the way Trek has become a "religion," making today's fans extremely anti-IDIC in their stand against what should and what shouldn't be a part of the "real" Star Trek Universe. The Chronology files are just one of many projects Jimmy Dee has worked on in his spare time. When James is not reading or writing Trek, he's communicating about Trek via computer bulletin board systems, watching/taping tv, and/or enjoying another SF series. Outside of Trek, he treks around, cruises malls and casinos, and enjoys old fashioned video games when he's not ingesting 20th Century fast food. He is not related to Michael Okuda or Phil Farrand. He does not use an online spelling checker or thesaurus. He still doesn't smoke, drink, take drugs, or wear glasses. He is not a member of the Heaven's Gate cult (though this Chronology could probably buy him an instant lifetime membership). He stands 9 ki-kerts tall, weighs 80 kilos in standard Earth gravity, and (unfortunately and unintentionally) remains 100% single and in search of the right Trekkess to bond with... Also check out my other text files (available at the same place you got this one I'd assume): 1701 Crew Star System Coordinates Enterprise Construction History Starbase Guide Bonhomme Richard Vs. Achernar Class Treknical Acronyms And Abbreviations Starship Classifications Starship Registries/NCCs UFP Space What's Wrong With The ST:TNG Technical Manual What's Wrong With Mr. Scott's Guide To The Enterprise