TBC

March [reference stardate 2/1803]
A civilian version of the "AvwI'quv" ("Honor Guard") class general purpose

shuttlecraft enters service in the Klingon Empire [Inet5].
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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-
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-
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-
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-
23 March
The U.S.S. "Khirirat" (NCC-2503) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is laid
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-
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
02 June
The U.S.S. "Lafayette" (NCC-1720) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is re-
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
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
18 July
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].
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-
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
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].
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
recommissioned [SotF, HCE].
15 December
The U.S.S. "Nakarat" (NCC-1805) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is com-
18 December
The U.S.S. "Lafayette" (NCC-1720) "Endeavor" class heavy cruiser is recom-
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].
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
The Star Fleet Heritage Trust buys and restores the "Salamis" class ship
U.S.S. "Phalerum" (NCC-547) [Inet9].
30 March
The U.S.S. "Alacrity" (NCC-1881) "Avenger" class heavy frigate is re-
01 April
The U.S.S. "Temufama" (NCC-1919) "Dargan" class frigate/cruiser is
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
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
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].
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
21 June
The U.S.S. "Darion" (NCC-1810) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is com-
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
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
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
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
18 January
The U.S.S. "Capella" (NCC-1809) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is com-
January
The U.S.S. "Star League" (NCC-2101) "Federation (II)" class dreadnought
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
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
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
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-
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
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
"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
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
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
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].
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
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].
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].
01 September
The U.S.S. "Helios" (NCC-1825) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is laid down
05 September
The U.S.S. "Betelgeuse" (NCC-1822) "Tikopai" class heavy cruiser is com-
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
16 October
The U.S.S. "Atrevida" (NCC-1957) "Knox" class frigate is laid down at
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
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
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
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 [GN 2].
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
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
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-
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
17 December
The U.S.S. "Matsurra" (NCC-2512) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is laid
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
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
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-
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].
29 June
The U.S.S. "Carron" (NCC-1965) "Knox" class frigate is laid down at
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].
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].
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
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-
"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
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].
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
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-
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
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-
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-
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].
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
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
29 April
The U.S.S. "Hai Din" (NCC-2518) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is com-
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
25 November
The U.S.S. "Ki Rin" (NCC-2539) "Belknap" class strike cruiser is com-
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
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].
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
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
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
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].
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].
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].
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].
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
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
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].
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].
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
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].
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].
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
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
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].
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
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
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
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].
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 [DSN 478, DSN 450, GN 38].
20 March
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
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
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
16 May
The U.S.S. "Lobruuk" (NCC-3229) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down
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
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
[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
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
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
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
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
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
commissioned [SotF2].
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
23 November
The U.S.S. "Fuzhun" (NCC-3235) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at
29 November
02 December
The U.S.S. "Betzic" (NCC-3236) "Ianar" class fast frigate is laid down at
[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
06 December
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
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
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].
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
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
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].
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].
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
09 February
The U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NX-2000) prototype starship is officially
launched [ECP].
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
05 March
The U.S.S. "Atago" (NCC-1052) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship
12 March
The U.S.S. "Katana" (NCC-3268) "Renner" class corvette is commissioned
[FRS].
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
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
07 April
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].
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].
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].
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 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
12 May
The U.S.S. "Biisk" (NCC-1022) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship
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
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].
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
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
11 July
The U.S.S. "Akita" (NCC-1038) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is
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].
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].
11 August
The U.S.S. "Fredrikstad" (NCC-2204) shuttlecarrier is commissioned [SotF].
12 August
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
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
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].
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
16 October
The U.S.S. "Mik Faran" (NCC-3223) "Ianar" class fast frigate is commis-
sioned [IFP].
18 October
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
The Patrian conspirators' 25-year sentence on a penal colony moon in the
Patrian Republics is completed [TOS #59].
03 November
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
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].
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].
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
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].
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
26 February
launched [SotF2].
27 February
The U.S.S. "Tioga" (NCC-1063) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is
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
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
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].
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
05 April
The U.S.S. "Abila" (NCC-1044) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is
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
28 April
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].
15 May
The U.S.S. "Sybaris" (NCC-1102) "Akula" class perimeter action ship
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
Earth [SotF2].
30 May
The U.S.S. "Auguste" (NCC-1899) "Cyane" class heavy frigate is launched
[SotF].
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].
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].
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
19 June
The U.S.S. "Brant" (NCC-1033) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is
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
07 July
15 July
The U.S.S. "Jico" (NCC-1057) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is
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
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
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
29 August
The U.S.S. "Artika" (NCC-1060) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is
10 September
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
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
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].
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
'The Federation Reference Series' is published [FRS].
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].
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].
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].
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)
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
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].
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].
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
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
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
02 November
The U.S.S. "Evian" (NCC-1043) "Akyazi" class perimeter action ship is
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)
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
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. "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].
28 December
The U.S.S. "Timis" (NCC-1080) "Arbiter" class perimeter action ship is
Earth [SotF2].
31 December
The U.S.S. "Temeraire" (NCC-1846) "Enterprise (II)" class heavy cruiser is
2290, 02 January
FleetEx 223-5 involving the strike cruiser "Briza" (NCC-2515) concludes
[SotF].
'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
'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].
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].
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].
After 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 VI, SfP, FASA, JRM2].
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 [V 145,
TCT #1, GN 33].
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].
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].
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 [GN 16, TNG 208, DSN 531,
ST VI].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
September
[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].
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 hybernation 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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Arizona II" (NCC-2012) "Excelsior" class starship is destroyed
in action [FASA].
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].
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].
Tuvok on Vulcan begins his studies for Kolinahr at the Temple of Amonak
[V 145, GN 33].
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].
[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].
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].
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 [SsC].
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].
Karemma becomes warp capable [STSC].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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
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
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
Earth [GSM].
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].
10 October
christened [GSM].
20 October
The U.S.S. "Nicholaus Copernicus" (NCC-8896) "Galileo" class starcruiser
Earth [GSM].
2305, 16 January
The U.S.S. "Carolus Linnaeus" (NCC-8897) "Galileo" class starcruiser is
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
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].
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].
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
Earth [GSM].
01 August
christened [GSM].
The Klah'Kimmbri resort to kidnapping off-worlders to continue their
Conflicts [TNG #9].
September
The Great Auction of '05 probably occurs here. The Ferengi outbid the
Pakleds [GN 40].
21 October
is christened [GSM].
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
christened [GSM].
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].
01 June
The U.S.S. "Zefram Cochrane" (NCC-8895) "Galileo" class starcruiser is
christened [GSM].
04 August
is christened [GSM].
31 October
christened [GSM].
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].
09 May
commissioned [GSM].
Timicin is born on Kaelon II [TNG 196].
01 July
christened [GSM].
30 July
The U.S.S. "Captain James Cook" (NCC-8890) "Galileo" class starcruiser is
commissioned [GSM].
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
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
is commissioned [GSM].
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].
18 August
commissioned [GSM].
Refsland is born [S #2].
11 November
The U.S.S. "Zefram Cochrane" (NCC-8895) "Galileo" class starcruiser is
commissioned [GSM].
The U.S.S. "Aquila II" (NCC-2028) "Excelsior" class starship is built
[FASA].
2309, 02 February
Dorene Allenwood is born [Tran].
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].
05 May
commissioned [GSM].
Jean-Luc Picard sleeps outdoors for the first time, with his playmate
Louis, brother Robert, and Robert's friend Claude [TNG #19].
02 August
commissioned [GSM].
According to one account, the U.S.S. "Fearless" (NCC-4598) "Excelsior"
25 August
The U.S.S. "Stephen W. Hawking" (NCC-8899) "Galileo" class starcruiser
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].
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].
The Treaty of Algeron (an amendment?) forbids the U.F.P. to develop
cloaking device technology. 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, 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].
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].
The U.S.S. "De Mayo" (NCC-2029) "Excelsior" class starship is built
[FASA].
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].
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].
[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].
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].
08 May
The Tomed Incident is the last U.F.P. contact with the Romulans.
Thousands of lives are 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].
The U.S.S. "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-B) commanded by Captain John Harriman,
and the "Ad Astra" also participate in the Tomed Incident. Elias Vaughn
is present [MG #1].
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].
With increased tensions between the Federation and Romulan Empire, the
"Apollo" class cruiser is put into full production in the event of war.
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].
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].
Winn Adami is born during this era on Bajor [DSN #24, DSN 569]
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 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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
Mikel Gordonez, the future husband of Leah Brahms, is born [GN 41].
[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].
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
The U.S.S. "Yorktown II" (NCC-2033) "Excelsior" class starship is built
[FASA].
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].
The U.S.S. "Ticonderoga II" (NCC-2034) "Excelsior" class starship is built
[FASA].
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].
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].
Sambl is born on Capulon (Sigma Delphini) IV [TNG #27].
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].
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].
The young novice Opaka begins to hand-copy a half dozen scrolls of
religious text on Bajor [GN 19].
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
Bolius becomes a U.F.P. member [LUG].
The "Thoth" class is withdrawn from service [Inet13].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Nova" (NCC-2501) "Constellation" class starship is built
[FASA].
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].
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].
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].
Evelyn Hoffman is born [S31 #2].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Polaris" (NCC-2503) "Constellation" class starship is built
[FASA].
David Gold graduates from Star Fleet Academy [SCE #1].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Andromeda" (NCC-2505) "Constellation" class starship is built
[FASA].
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].
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].
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 inteded 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].
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].
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].
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].
October
Wasa Graim is born around this time [DSNA1].
December
Koren Anastas is born [FASA].
2327, January
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].
The U.S.S. "Pulsar" (NCC-2508) "Constellation" class starship is built
[FASA].
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].
May
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].
June
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].
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
The "Rigel" class heavy scout is commissioned [LUG].
Lt. Rachel Garrett is promoted to Lt. Commander [SsC].
September
class heavy cruiser is commissioned [Inet1]
As part of company down-sizing and reorganization, Solaris Shipbuilding
finally dismantles Thelka IV's unique "Pon Lohr" servicing facility
[GEC V7N6].
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].
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].
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
[TNG 203, DNTM].
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
The U.S.S. "Taurus" (NCC-2512) "Constellation" class starship is built
[FASA].
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].
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].
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].
Thaddeus Quint is born [STB].
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
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
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"
Wendy Roper is born [GN 11].
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].
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
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The Nexus temporal energy ribbon again passes through U.F.P. space
[ST VII].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Effros" (NCC-2519) "Constellation" class starship is built
[FASA].
Mark Hobbes William Johnson is born [GN 25].
2333
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 couraged 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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
Carol Marcus is instructed in yoga techniques by her bodyguard [GN 43].
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].
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].
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].
Leah Brahms is born [GN 41].
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].
The U.S.S. "Christopher Pike" (NCC-6002) and U.S.S. "Robert April" (NCC-
6003) "Decker" class destroyers are built [FASA].
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].
The "Ambassador" class heavy cruiser "Enterprise" (NCC-1701-C) is launched
during this era. Her commanding officer will be 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 [NTM, JHCP].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The "Wolfram" (NCC-8800) class destroyers are withdrawn from service.
Of the total 167 produced, only 28 are placed in reserve [GEC V1N3].
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].
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
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
"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].
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].
March
The U.S.S. "Clark" (NCC-34098) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is
commissioned, and the sistership U.S.S. "Grissom" (NCC-42857) is
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].
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
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
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].
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].
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].
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].
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 [TNG 153].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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"
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].
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. Bruce Maddox is the sole
member to oppose Data's entry [TNG 214, TNG 201].
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 [TNG #11].
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"
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
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Comanche" (NCC-50003) "Cheyenne" class exploration
cruiser is launched [COM].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Arapaho" (NCC-50011) "Cheyenne" class exploration
October
The U.S.S. "Gorkon" (NCC-40512) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is
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].
The U.S.S. "Kiowa" (NCC-50012) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser
is launched [COM].
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].
The U.S.S. "Seminole" (NCC-50036) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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
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].
Goodwin is born [GN 21].
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].
The U.S.S. "Pocahontas" (NCC-50200) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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
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].
The U.S.S. "Crazy Horse" (NCC-50446) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
Ian Andrew Troi dies. Deanna Troi remembers seeing Elias Vaughn at their
home on Betazed [TNG #66].
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].
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].
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
Zebros IV, in the Archaidae Sector, is briefly charted by Captain
Philip Terrance [TNG #56].
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].
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].
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].
Deanna Troi's father, Lt. Ian Andrew Troi, dies [TNG 259].
The U.S.S. "Black Hawk" (NCC-50495) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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}
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Black Hawk" (50495) "Cheyenne" class exploration
cruiser is commissioned. By circa 2372, the "Black Hawk" will be
The U.S.S. "Al-Batani" (NCC-42995) "Excelsior" class heavy cruiser is
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].
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
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Nathan Littlejohn" (NCC-50533) "Cheyenne" class
exploration cruiser is commissioned. This ship will be assigned to
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].
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
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].
The U.S.S. "Shawnee" (NCC-51822) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
The U.S.S. "Apache" (NCC-51821) "Cheyenne" class exploration
cruiser is commissioned. This ship will be assigned to the Alpha
{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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Chickasaw" (NCC-52555) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
The U.S.S. "Mohawk" (NCC-52696) "Cheyenne" class exploration
Tess Allenby is born on Beta Kupsic, the daughter of Tricia and Jared
Allenby [SsC].
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].
The U.S.S. "Iroquois" (NCC-52707) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Sioux" (NCC-52882) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser
is launched [COM].
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].
The U.S.S. "Cayuse" (NCC-52996) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Cayuse" (NCC-52996) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
The U.S.S. "Choctaw" (NCC-53201) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Tarhe" (NCC-53236) "Cheyenne" class exploration cruiser
is commissioned. Circa 2372 she will be assigned to the Alpha
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].
The U.S.S. "Delaware" (NCC-53941) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
The U.S.S. "Tonkawa" (NCC-54083) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
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].
Maltz is making a living serving as a bounty hunter during this period
[GN 41].
The U.S.S. "Tonkawa" (NCC-54083) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
The U.S.S. "Mescalero" (NCC-54239) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Pawnee" (NCC-55366) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
The House of Mogh moves to Khitomer [DSN #22].
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].
The U.S.S. "Cochise" (NCC-56520) "Cheyenne" class exploration
The "Xerxes" class light cruisers are withdrawn from service [Inet12].
The U.S.S. "Pawnee" (NCC-55366) "Cheyenne" class exploration
cruiser is commissioned. By circa 2372 the "Pawnee" will be
"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].
The U.S.S. "Geronimo" (NCC-56972) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
The U.S.S. "Dakota" (NCC-58104) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
The U.S.S. "Geronimo" (NCC-56972) "Cheyenne" class exploration
The U.S.S. "Seneca" (NCC-59269) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
The U.S.S. "Crenshaw" (NCC-10005) "M'Benga" class rescue/hospital ship is
built and will shortly be lost, her whereabouts unknown [FASA].
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].
stardate 23859.7 {09 November}
The Khitomer Massacre: Romulan ships ravage the Klingon agricultural
colony on Khitomer, killing 4,000 Klingons. 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 on the
planet's surface. He will be raised on the farming world Gault [TNG 165,
TNG #5, TNG #29].
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].
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].
Si Cwan is born in the Thallonian Empire [NF #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].
The U.S.S. "Tomahawk" (NCC-60013) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Surmass" (NCC-6026) "Decker" class destroyer is built [FASA].
The U.S.S. "Wounded Knee" (NCC-60014) "Cheyenne" class exploration
In school, 7-year old Worf gets in trouble for fighting with other
students [TNG 178].
The U.S.S. "Nagato" (NCC-3005) "Royal Sovereign" class battlecruiser is
built [FASA].
The U.S.S. "Tomahawk" (NCC-60013) "Cheyenne" class exploration
cruiser is commissioned. In circa 2372, she will be assigned to
Ro Laren watches her father tortured and killed by Cardassians [TNG 203].
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].
The U.S.S. "Cherokee" (NCC-62292) "Cheyenne" class exploration
Samantha Wildman is born on Ekaris III, the daughter of Linette and
James Wildman [SsC].
The U.S.S. "Wounded Knee" (NCC-60014) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Hieracho Naguro" (NCC-6032) "Decker" class destroyer is built
[FASA].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Mohican" (NCC-66679) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Red Cloud" (NCC-67703) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
The U.S.S. "Quanah Parker" (NCC-71811) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
The U.S.S. "Samantha Piper" (NCC-6035) "Decker" class destroyer is built
[FASA].
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].
The U.S.S. "Mandala Flynn" (NCC-6036) "Decker" class destroyer is built
[FASA].
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].
The U.S.S. "Ahawahnne" (NCC-73620) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "True Bear" (NCC-73753) "Cheyenne" class exploration
Deanna Troi realizes that she will never be a full telepath and is forced
to cope with feelings of isolation and inadequacy [TNG #27].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Lakota" (NCC-73897) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
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].
The design of the Federation Peace Medal is modified. The U.S.S.
"Discovery" (NCC-3006) "Royal Sovereign" class battlecruiser is built
[FASA].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "White Wolf" (NCC-74004) "Cheyenne" class exploration
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Einstein" (NCC-20004) "Sagan" class science research vessel is
built [FASA].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "White Wolf" (NCC-74004) "Cheyenne" class exploration
cruiser is commissioned. Circa 2372, the "White Wolf" will be
The U.S.S. "Fermi" (NCC-20006) "Sagan" class science research vessel is
built [FASA].
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].
Joson Wabak is born [DSN #25].
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].
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].
September
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
An ill-fated Vulcan expedition surveys the Tagus III ruins [TNG #47].
Alex Montenegro is born [MG #4].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
Flight trials resume on the "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" (NX-36410) with a
new nacelle [GEC V6N2].
The U.S.S. "Mordaecai" (NCC-50008) "Wellington" class light cruiser is
built [FASA].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" (NCC-36410) class explorer is
certified spaceworthy [GEC V6N2].
After 3 months of tracking the Borg cube, the "Raven" enters a transwarp
conduit taking both vessels to the Delta Quadrant [V 209].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Hideki Yukawa" (NCC-36347) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class
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].
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
Belem is born on Bajor [DSN #7].
Rightwell begins serving under Alynna Nechayev [TNG #39].
The U.S.S. "Chen Ning Yang" (NCC-36669) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class
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].
The U.S.S. "Montgomery" (NCC-50009) "Wellington" class light cruiser is
(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].
The U.S.S. "Christa MacAuliffe" (NCC-36684) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class
The U.S.S. "Royal Centauri" (NCC-3008) "Royal Sovereign" class battle-
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. He meets Kate Pulaski while recovering
and she temporarily transfers to Starbase 84 to administer recuperative
therapy to Riker [TNG 140, 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].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Barnes Wallis" (NCC-36314) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class
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].
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].
In the Ferengi Alliance, Zek becomes the Grand Nagus [NWNC].
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].
The U.S.S. "Marie Curie" (NCC-36278) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Hideki Yukawa" (NCC-36347) "Leavitt" class explorer is
homeported at Starbase 214 [GEC V6N2].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Halcyon" (NCC-9010) "Paine" class frigate is built [FASA].
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].
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 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"
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].
Operational control of the "Marie Curie" (NCC-36278) is changed over to
Starbase 440 [GEC V6N2].
The U.S.S. "Cecilia Payne" (NCC-36399) "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" class
After a run of 11 ships, production is suspended on the "Asimov" class
in favor of newer classes under development [Inet11].
Jacob Isaac Sisko is born, the son of Benjamin and Jennifer Sisko
[DSN 410, DSN 502, MIL #2].
Tol Elliena is born around this time [DSN #21].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Christopher Dundas" (NCC-9011) "Paine" class frigate is built
[FASA].
The maiden cruise of the U.S.S. "Christa MacAuliffe" (NCC-36684) "Leavitt"
class explorer ends [GEC V6N2].
The U.S.S. "Excelsior" (NCC-2000) prototype space control ship is decom-
missioned as a training vessel [FASA].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Daystrom" (NCC-20014) "Sagan" class science research vessel is
built [FASA].
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].
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].
The "Leavitt" class explorer U.S.S. "Jean-Leon Foucalt" (NCC-36211)
embarks on an independent preparatory cruise [GEC V6N2].
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
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].
At approximately this time, 15 year old Chakotay spends time with his
father in Central America on a starry night [GN 33].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Surishian" (NCC-20009) "Sagan" class science research vessel
is lost, her whereabouts unknown [FASA].
The "Leavitt" class explorer U.S.S. "Hideki Yukawa" (NCC-36347) destroys
3 Kzinti frigates while on patrol along the Kzin border [GEC V6N2].
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].
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].
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].
Chakotay and his father return to Central America for stargazing [GN 33].
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
"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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
explorer embarks on an exploratory mission into the Drachenfels Sector
[GEC V6N2].
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].
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].
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].
William Riker graduates from the Star Fleet Academy, 8th in his class
[TNG 236].
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].
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].
Geordi La Forge graduates from the Star Fleet Academy in the 90th
percentile and is assigned as a pilot in the Jovian Run between Jupiter
and Saturn in the Sol system [TNG 218, SsC].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Samantha Elass" (NCC-9016) "Paine" class frigate is built
[FASA].
The U.S.S. "Lothron" (NCC-6627) "Byra" class light cruiser is decom-
missioned [Inet4].
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 Eric 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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
Roughly during this time, the Delta Quadrant Think Tank group recruits
another member [V 214].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Nelson" (NCC-50024) "Wellington" class light cruiser is built
[FASA].
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].
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].
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 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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Andromeda" (NCC-2505) "Constellation" class starship is
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Apollinari" (NCC-50027) "Wellington" class light cruiser is
built [FASA].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Ambergis" (NCC-60019) "Moscow" class scout is built [FASA].
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].
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].
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].
Narel, Belem's brother, is born on Bajor [DSN #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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Jean-Leon Foucalt" (NCC-36211) "Leavitt" class explorer
makes first contact with Angosia III [GEC V6N2].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Horatio Ballantrye" (NCC-8002) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy
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].
The U.S.S. "Bearn II" (NCC-2027) "Excelsior" class starship is lost, her
The earliest scraps comprising Doral's flagship of the Petraw date from
this period [G #3].
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
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].
The U.S.S. "President Survil" (NCC-8003) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Admiral Carnes" (NCC-8004) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy
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].
The U.S.S. "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" (NCC-36410) class ship undergoes her
first major overhaul upon returning from exploration [GEC V6N2].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Patricia Prince" (NCC-8005) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy
The "Tombah," commanded by Captain Blackwood, is assimilated by the
Borg [V 201].
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].
The U.S.S. "Hideki Yukawa" (NCC-36347) returns from the Drachenfels Sector
after successfully charting over 121 star systems [GEC V6N2].
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].
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].
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].
Overhaul work on the U.S.S. "Henrietta Swan Leavitt" (NCC-36410) class
starship is completed [GEC V6N2].
The U.S.S. "Beth Bigelow" (NCC-8006) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "General A'thak" (NCC-8007) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy
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].
The U.S.S. "Ambassador Crane" (NCC-8008) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy
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].
Tom Paris spends the New Years holiday at Lake Tahoe with his cadet
friends [GN 33].
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].
The first dilithium crystal chamber utilized aboard the "Galaxy" class
"Enterprise" is developed on Outpost Seran T-1 [TNG 154].
Dr. Leah Brahms' personality print is placed on file [TNG 154].
The U.S.S. "Governor Gallas" (NCC-8009) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Royal Andor" (NCC-3002) "Royal Sovereign" class battlecruiser
is lost, her whereabouts unknown [FASA].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Garnash Trell" (NCC-8011) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy
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].
The U.S.S. "Ibrahim Jones" (NCC-8012) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy
The "Galaxy" class explorer U.S.S. "Odyssey" (NCC-71832) is launched from
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Andalusia Sims" (NCC-8013) "Ambassador Hardin" class heavy
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].
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].
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].
Investigation into the disappearances of crewmen at the Utopia Planitia
Yards is terminated [TNG 270].
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].
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].
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,
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 [SsC].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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 [TNG 105].
In the "Mirror" universe, the Tarellian plague ship is neutralized by the
"Enterprise"--Picard's third action since assuming command [GN 15].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The prototype Klingon "Empire" class heavy cruiser undergoes space trials
[FTS].
An initial order for 6 ships of the Klingon "Empire" class heavy cruiser
is placed [FTS].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
Around this time, Maltz begins living in the vicinity of the Protus
mining colony [GN 43].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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 [TNG #61].
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
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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
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].
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].
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].
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].
Crewman 1st Class Simon Tarses is assigned to the medical divison of
the "Enterprise" [TNG 195].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The "Revenge" (KL 78991} "Empire" class heavy cruiser is launched. It
will be assigned to Romulan border patrol by the late 2360s [FTS].
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].
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].
Eric Baldwin infects the computer of the "Enterprise" with a hybrid
'Boogeyman'-d'Ort'd virus [TNG #17].
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].
The U.S.S. "Trisha Lynn" (NCC-3402) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is
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].
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].
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].
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].
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 [V 159, V 222].
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].
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
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Stephanie" (NCC-3404) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The "Vengance" (KL 78992) "Empire" class Klingon heavy cruiser engages
a Romulan warbird and suffers heavy damage [FTS].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
Another Iconian gateway is discovered on Alexandra's Planet. Commander
Elias Vaughn is involved with this mission [G #4].
An explosion in the dilithium chamber of the "Enterprise" results in
injury to two engineering personnel [TNG 195].
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].
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].
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
Security officer Jenna D'Sora and Jeff Arton breakup [TNG 199].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
During a visit to Terok Nor, Rekk Devra Kilrune is murdered [TNG #53].
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].
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. H
e 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
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].
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].
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].
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].
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) and enters 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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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.
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
Relay Station 47 is scheduled for a systems overhaul under the new
commander Lt. Keith Rocha [SsC].
A coalescent life form is encountered on Subspace Relay Station 47 by
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
August
The warp engines are fitted to the Type 9 shuttlecraft prototype. The
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The "Enterprise" finds the entire crew of the U.S.S. "Saladin" ("Nebula"
class starship) dead, including Captain Harlock [TNG 252].
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].
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].
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].
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 [TNG #33].
stardate 46853 {07 November}
Zandra Taitt transfers to the Stellar Physics Department on the U.S.S.
"Enterprise" [SsC].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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
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 [Inet11].
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].
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].
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
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Galaxy" (NCC-70637) ceases serving as a test platform for
the proposed "Ambassador" class upgrade program [GEC V6N5].
The "Ambassador" class starship design upgrade specs are compiled for
the U.S.S. "Wayfarer" (NCC-10536) [GEC V6N5].
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 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].
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].
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].
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].
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.
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Anna Lee" (NCC-3405) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
Admiral Guenther arrives at DS9 to personally assess the Cardassian
movements along the border [DSN 434].
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 [TDW #1].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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 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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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.
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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
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].
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].
The reworked long-range intelligence scout vessel prototype "Cobra"
(NX-11480) is delivered to Starbase 105 for final trial runs [GEC V6N6].
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].
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"
weapons, and spaceframe parameters are sent out to the Star Fleet design
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].
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
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The outer hull of the "Harper" nears completion and a "Galaxy" class
bridge module is attached [Inet11].
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].
Alpha Company arrives at Isla Nublar (Cissaruj Star Cluster), via the
"Sirius," the location of the SkyNet Central site [GEC V6N6].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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 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
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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
Work continues on the habitat and outer hull sections for the U.S.S.
"Denmark." The computer cores are activated and the ship functions
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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
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].
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].
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.
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Vanessa" (NCC-3406, ex-"Valerie") "Kelly" class super-
dreadnought is laid down [GEC V5N5].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The "Voyager" and Lt. Torres destroy the Cardasssian missile "Dreadnought"
and prevent the annihilation of the inhabited world Recoza V [V 134].
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].
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].
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
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.
are cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. The structural latching
systems onboard the U.S.S. "Midway" (with regards to saucer separation)
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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
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].
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].
October
The U.S.S. "Eclipse" (NCC-72493) "Nova" class surveyor is commissioned
[Inet1].
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].
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].
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].
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].
Simon Tarses graduates from Star Fleet Academy (85th percentile) and is
posted to the "Enterprise" as a nurse. By 2376 he will be an M.D. and
assigned to DS9 [SsC, DSNA2].
Also posted to the new "Enterprise" is the Antedean helmsman Lt. Glebuk
[S31 #2].
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].
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].
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
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].
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].
The "Equinox" (NCC-72381) still in the Delta Quadrant, is caught in a nova
wash. They will be trapped for days [V 220]...
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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
pass Review 3 and are autonomous for low level power control. The
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].
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].
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].
{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].
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].
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].
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
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].
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].
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 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 Centaurian
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].
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
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].
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].
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].
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].
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 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].
September
The U.S.S. "Cu'Chulainn" (NCC-75292) "Sovereign" class heavy cruiser is
laid down at the Chiokis Starship Construction facility, Andor [Inet1].
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].
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].
Legate Ghemor suffering from Yarem'fell syndrome dies on DS9. He
is buried on Bajor by Major Kira [DSN 517].
The "Voyager" navigates through the Tenebrous Cluster nebula and is
subjected to the mythical Monthuglu entities [SNW].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
April
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].
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].
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 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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
Arturis' bogus U.S.S. "Dauntless" (NX-01A) will bear this launch date.
A false ship never built by Star Fleet [V 194].
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].
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].
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 [GN 42, NF #12]...
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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 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].
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].
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].
A cease fire is declared aboard the "Voyager" and the Hirogen depart.
Captain Janeway gives the Hirogen holodeck technology [V 187].
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].
October
The U.S.S. "Magellan" (NCC-72381) "Galaxy (II)" class explorer is
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The mimetic duplicate "Voyager" collects silicate samples from a comet
in the Podaris Sector [V 212].
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].
The N'Kree fail to conscript the mimetic duplicate "Voyager" into their
battle fleet [V 212].
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].
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].
Mot returns to the "Enterprise" to reestablish his business around
this time [GN 41].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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
pass Review 3 and are autonomouse for low level power control. The
control. The U.S.S. "Dale Earnhardt" leaves the drydock for primary
testing [Inet11].
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].
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"
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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
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]...
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
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Omega" (NCC-25743) class command and control heavy cruiser
enters service [GEC V5N1].
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].
August
The U.S.S. "Renaissance" (NCC-75504) "Sovereign" class heavy cruiser is
laid down at Seskon Trella, Chagala, Tellar [Inet1].
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].
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].
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].
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].
The warp core of the "Panther" passes Review 3 and is tested to 80% peak.
station are cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. The structural
latching systems onaboard the "Panther" with regards to saucer separation
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
Ezri Dax enjoys a holosuite simulation of Las Vegas with Vic Fontaine
on DS9 [GN 38].
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].
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].
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].
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].
{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].
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].
(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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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]...
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].
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]...
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].
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].
June
The "Broadsword" prototype passes all regulatory control and testing
proceeds [Inet11].
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].
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 Garek's former tailor shop. Shakaar thwarts the negotiations.
Thriss, one of Ensign Shar's bondmates, commits suicide [MG #2].
The "Voyager" observes a planet's civilization super-evolve through a
space/time differential, while locked in orbit [V 232].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
Constrction 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].
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].
stardates 53896-53918 {22-30 November}
Lt. Torres inspires a poet with her shuttle's logs while stranded on a
primitive planet [V 242].
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]...
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 new Operations Center is completed in San Francisco on Earth [Inet1].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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]...
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 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].
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].
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].
The U.S.S. "Catherine" (NCC-3407) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is
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]...
The U.S.S. "Vanessa" (NCC-3406) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is
With the "Voyager" hidden in a lunar crater, Chakotay and Neelix succeed
in rescuing the crew and restoring their memories [V 263].
{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].
Q returns to the "Voyager," depositing his son for a week. Q2 wreaks
havoc while learning his lesson [V 265].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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.
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].
2378, January
The U.S.S. "Jaguar" (NCC-74750) class diplomatic cruiser is laid down at
Galena's Hakon Dockyards [Inet1].
The U.S.S. "Vanessa" (NCC-3406) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is
The U.S.S. "Catherine" (NCC-3407) "Kelly" class super-dreadnought is
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].
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].
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].
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].
In the alternate timeline of 2375, Harry Kim resigns from Star Fleet
following 4 years of searching for the "Voyager" [V 200].
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].
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,"
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" [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].
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
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
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].
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]...
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]...
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]...
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]...
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]...
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]...
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].
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
2405
Admiral Riker assumes command of Starbase 86 [GN 11].
Norvo Tigan's prison sentence ends [DSN 561].
'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
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
2431
In the Gamma Quadrant, the planet Meridian dimensionally shifts back into
normal space, this time remaining for 30 years [DSN 454].
2437
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
2449
2459
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].
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].
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
2528
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].
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
2570
All of Bajor's moons are in alignment. According to Akwar's 9th Prophecy,
peace will reign [BB #1].
2572
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
2622
2645
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
2675
Site 2713 (Miri's World) is safe for humanoid habitation after 3 centuries
of genetically modified plants cleansing the biosphere [GN 40].
2684
2722
2723
2758
Kavis Alpha, a neutron star, explodes [TNG 150].
2762
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
2800
The U.F.P. Treaty Zone is fully explored [LOR]?
2801
2822
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].
Captain Nathan 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].
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* Star Trek Chronology (Version 15.0) Notes 0212.18 *
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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."
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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.
<Blish Era: "Spock Must Die!" "Spock, Messiah!" "The Business, As
Usual, During Altercations"--all presumably eradicated by last story>
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! 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. 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). 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. 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." 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. 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.
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. 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.). 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.
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."
As a matter of fact, the series is just called 'Enterprise,' not 'Star
Trek: Enterprise.' No bloody 'Star Trek' anywhere. 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.
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 substantional 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. "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 degressing
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 spec-
ulations 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].
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.
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].
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
is one):
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
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.
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.
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. <Noon>
.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.
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.
"Steamrunner" class - Inet1 gives a commissioning date of 2342.
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?
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 preaching
"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.
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 2375 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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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
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"
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 <Last Unicorn Games>
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 <Shane Johnson>
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 <Shane Johnson>
URM: Star Fleet Uniform Recognition Manual <Shane Johnson>
WFM: Weapons and Field Equipment Technical Reference Manual <S. Johnson>
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 etal 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. You get the picture.
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 2002
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)
You're reading it... 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.
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

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March [reference stardate 2/1803]

A civilian version of the "AvwI'quv" ("Honor Guard") class general purpose

The Five-year Mission

The Next Generation

Deep Space Nine

FASA, Spaceflight Chronology, And Shane Johnson Additions

Star Fleet Battles Additions

Special thanks go to Roger Kuiper for providing me with updates

Last Unicorn Games Additions

Galactic Engineers Concordance Logbook Additions

Cyberspace And Beyond...

The Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual

(The Okudas) Star Trek Chronology: The History of the Future

Comparison With Other Trek Timelines

Miscellaneous Notes And A Little Speculation

About The Author

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