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2365
TNG Season 2
- Doctor Beverly Crusher leaves the Enterprise and is replaced by Dr. Pulaski [TNG: "The Child"].
- Around 2365 A couple of Ferengi try to break into Fort Knox [VOY: "Dark Frontier"].
- A Talaxian freighter is captured by operatives of the Vidian Sodality and its 23 crew members are held prisoners to serve as an organ repository [VOY: "Faces"].
- Crom earns the Golden Lobe Award for highest profit of any student.
- Lt. Ramir Omar is promoted to Centurion and transferred to the RIS Patrrol as a Science Officer. He will serve here until 2368.
- A Rihannsu armada attacks Seltax VII in an attempt to reclaim territory. T’Shani Ardorannan A’Akledorian is captured. She is only 10 years old at the time, but endures horrors during her captivity. She escapes, but not before an isonuteric bomb destroys her home city, killing her entire clan. The planet is later liberated by a combined force of Andorian Defense League and Starfleet Marines.
- As Dr. Noonian Soong devotes nearly all of his time to creating an emotion chip for Data, his wife Juliana, unaware that she is in fact an android replica, decides to leave him [Strange New Worlds VII: "Life's Work"].
- The pre-alliance Klingon warship T'Ong is discovered with the crew still in suspended animation, and K'Ehleyr is dispatched to the Enterprise to act as a liaison should they awaken. Worf and K'Ehleyr momentarily renew their relationship.
- Tarin Iniara escapes Gul Marcin, becoming a Bajoran Resistance fighter.
- Miramon Terrik becomes Asst. Chief Navigator of the Bajoran freighter K'Lyn. He will stay here until 2372.
2365, January
TNG Episodes "The Child", "Where Silence Has Lease"
- The Enterprise discovers a new phenomenon in the Morgana quadrant - a void that they can see but their sensors can't. It is inhabited by a strange being, Nagilum, who wishes to study the humans and is particularly curious about how humans die.
2365, February
TNG Episodes "Elementary, Dear Data", "The Outrageous Okona"
- The Enterprise picks up a charming rogue, Okona, when his cargo ship's guidance system fails. Okona starts romancing and charming most people on the ship. Meanwhile, an interplanetary vessel arrives and demands that Okona be turned over to them as a known criminal. While Picard considers his options, a second ship arrives, also demanding Okona.
2365, March
TNG Episodes "The Schizoid Man" "Loud as a Whisper"
- Riva, a mediator, travels on the Enterprise to Solaris 5. Riva is deaf and mute but communicates through his "Chorus," three people who receive his thoughts and speak for him. After beaming down to the planet to begin negotiations, one of the delegates attempts to kill Riva but instead kills his Chorus. The mediator now must decide to return home or try and continue his mission.
2365, April
TNG Episodes "Unnatural Selection", "A Matter of Honor"
- As part of an exchange program, Riker becomes the new First Officer aboard the Pagh, a Klingon war vessel. Meanwhile, the Enterprise finds a strange substance on its hull which turns out to be a strange bacteria that feeds on metal. Realizing the Klingon vessel was also affected, the Enterprise races to locate that ship and warn them.
2365, May
TNG Episode "The Measure of a Man"
2365, May 8
2365, June
TNG Episodes "The Dauphin", "Contagion"
- The Enterprise rushes to the Neutral Zone to aid the U.S.S. Yamato which has been plagued by systems failures. Shortly after the arrival of the Enterprise, the Yamato explodes and a Romulan ship uncloaks. After examining the logs of the Yamato, it becomes clear that the Romulans were not responsible for the destruction of the ship. The captain of the Yamato had apparently found the legendary planet of Iconia and his ship was infected by a computer virus transmitted by a probe from that planet, which destoyed the Yamato. Unfortunately, since the Enterprise downloaded the logs from the Yamato's computers, it now is threatened by the same virus. Picard decides to destroy the technology so that the Romulans don't get their hands on it
2665, July
TNG Episodes "The Royale", "Time Squared"
- The Enterprise picks up a shuttlecraft containing a version of Picard from the future. In the future timeline, the Enterprise apparently was destroyed with Picard the only survivor. The Enterprise now must discover what caused the destruction and how to prevent it.
2365, August
TNG Episodes "The Icarus Factor", "Pen Pals"
- The Enterprise is exploring geologic activity in several planetary systems when Data, working on a project to boost sensor output, picks up a faint signal which turns out to be from an alien girl without knowledge of extraterrestrial cultures.
2365, September
TNG Episodes "Q Who?" "Samaritan Snare"
- Picard joins Wesley on a trip to Starbase 515. Wesley is going there to take his Starfleet exams, while Picard is going for delicate heart surgery. Meanwhile, the Enterprise receives a distress call from the Pakleds, a race of beings who steal technology.
- Michael McDowell begins attending a Three Year Engineering Program at the University of Delft.
- Corran Alansin enters MIT on Earth. He will study here until he graduates in 2369.
2365, October
TNG Episodes "Up the Long Ladder" "Manhunt"
- The Enterprise is assigned to transport several delegates to a conference on Pacifica. One of the delegates is Troi's mother who is going through a phase that causes her to be very amorous. Lwaxana stuns everyone by deciding she is going to marry Picard. Picard meanwhile, flees to the holodeck and the escapades of Dixon Hill.
2365 November
TNG Episodes "The Emissary", "Peak Performance"
- As part of Federation war games, Riker is placed in command of the U.S.S. Hathaway in simulated combat with the Enterprise. Riker is given his choice of crew and 48 hours to ready the ship before the battle begins. The battle is interrupted however, when a Ferengi ship appears demanding the Hathaway be turned over to them.
2365 December
TNG Episode " Shades of Grey"
2366 FIRST BORG INVASION - Battle at Wolf-359
TNG Season 3
- Data introduces Keiko Ishikawa to Chief Miles O'Brien [Strange New Worlds VII: "Beginnings"].
- Relations with the Romulan Empire deteriorate when a Romulan scout ship crashes, and briefly later a high-ranking Romulan officer defects [TNG: "The Enemy", "The Defector"].
- Wolf-359 battle costs Admiral Hanson thirty-nine destroyed of the forty ships in his Armada and over 11,000 casualities. The worst disaster suffered by any Fleet in recorded history.
- Starfleet begins the development of a new type of heavily armed starship, the DEFIANT class, to be prepared for a Borg attack; under phase III of 'Project Archangel" Starfleet also begins recalling ships from long-range patrols and re-inforcing Alpha Quadrant. Following Wolf 359 Starfleet began a major effort to boost starship production and stepped up its recruiting efforts. In addition the Advanced Tactical Training school was established in order to create a core of highly skilled helm and tactical officers, and Starfleet began to recall many of its ships from deep space long duration exploratory missions to reinforce its borders at home. These measures have proven their worth in every subsequent conflict [GAL: "You Can't Break..." DS9: "The Search"].
On March 16, 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 prototype, though officially classified as an escort vessel. 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 [DS9: "The Search - Part I", U.S.S. Khai Tam Technical Orientation Manual].
- Romulans re-open Neutral Zone, reveal knowledge of Borg.
- The Cardassian-Federation war finally ended when an uneasy truce was reached. The armistice that ended the conflict was negotiated over a period of three years by Admiral Alynna Nechayev, with Starfleet Captain Edward Jellico playing a large part in the negotiations. An item of note regarding the treaty is that Ambassador Spock openly disagreed with his father, the legendary Ambassador Sarek, over the outcome of the armistice. Border disputes would not be settled until the Federation-Cardassian Treaty in 2370 [TNG: "The Wounded"].
- Admiral Paris removes Tom's name from consideration for posting aboard the Enterprise. Soon after, Tom's three friends are killed due to his negligence during a routine piloting exercise. Tom conceals the truth of his actions [VOY Novel: "Pathways"].
- Janeway appears before a review board comprised of Admiral Paris, Admiral Finnegan, and Ensign Tuvok. Tuvok is promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to Janeway's crew aboard the U.S.S. Bonestell [VOY Novel: "Mosaic", VOY Novel: "Pathways"].
- Descendants from the crew of the U.S.S. Verdun are discovered on Torgu-Va in the Tarn neutral zone [TNG 57: "The Forgotten War"].
- The U.S.S. Grissom escapes from Romulan Commander Tomalak when Lt. Kat Mueller suggests that they hide within a comet. Mueller is promoted to Lt. Commander [New Frontier: No Limits - "Performance Appraisal"].
- The Enterprise-D encounters Kirk's Enterprise at black hole TNC65813. Zefram Cochrane and the Companion are beamed aboard from a shuttlecraft [TOS Giant Novel 18: "Federation"].
- While aboard the Enterprise, Sarek is diagnosed with Bendii syndrome, resulting in a loss of emotional control [TNG: "Unification", TOS/TNG: "Avenger"].
- Lt. Commander Shelby temporarily signs aboard the Enterprise. (The Return, New Frontier 1: "House of Cards"].
- Irene Hansen receives word that the Enterprise had recovered Picard and used his link into the collective to decommission the Borg vessel [Strange New Worlds V: "Final Entry" - January 7, 2368].
- John Q. Brhode begins Command College cruise upon the USS Gorkon as a Tactical Officer.
- Crom earns the Golden Lobe Award for highest profit of any student.
- Savar ir'Aihai tr'Khellian completes training at the Rihannsu Imperial Academy with honours. He immediately moves on into Imperial Officer Training. This will be completed by 2370.
2366, January
TNG Episodes "The Ensigns of Command", "Evolution"
- En route to the site of a stellar phenomenon, the main computers of the Enterprise malfunction, and the ship is drawn toward the fiery remains of an exploding star.
2366, February
TNG Episodes "The Survivors", "Who Watches the Watchers?", "The Bonding"
- Federation anthropologists who are studying the primitive inhabitants of Mintaka Three are injured in an explosion.
- During an Away Team survey of a deserted planet, an archaeologist is killed in an explosion, and the crew tries to comfort her 12-year-old son.
- Harry Kim fails his oral entrance examination to Starfleet Academy [VOY Novel: "Pathways"].
- While aboard the U.S.S. Yosemite, Elizabeth Shelby begins to study the Borg. She is promoted to Lt. Commander and reassigned to Starfleet Tactical [New Frontier: No Limits - "All That Glisters"].
2366, March
TNG Episodes "Booby Trap", "The Enemy"
- Geordi is stranded on a Federation planet where a Romulan ship has crashed, while Doctor Crusher tries to save an injured officer from the downed craft.
2366, April
TNG Episodes "The Price", "The Vengeance Factor"
- The crew's attempts to mediate a violent dispute between warring clans is sabotaged by a mysterious assassin.
2366, May
TNG Episodes "The Defector", "The Hunted"
- The Enterprise is bombarded by a soldier who is the victim of government mind control which turns him into a violent killer.
2366, June
TNG Episodes "The High Ground", "Deja Q"
- Q, once all-powerful mischief-maker of the universe is condemned to life as a mortal and seeks sanctuary aboard the Enterprise.
- Ensign Ethan Suder graduates Starfleet Academy 2nd in his class with a degree in Engineering. He is assigned to the Starfleet Corps. of Engineers at Starfleet Headquarters on Earth. He will remain in this assignment until 2370.
2366, July
TNG Episodes "A Matter of Perspective", "Yesterday’s Enterprise"
- A time rift alters the Enterprise's history and reunites its crew with Tasha Yar and with the Enterprise-C, thought to have been destroyed 22 years ago at the Narendra Klingon outpost. The Enterprise-C is sent back with Yar aboard, preventing the Klingon-Federation war. Yar later gives birth the Sela in the past.
2366, August
TNG Episodes "The Offspring", "Sins of the Father"
- Worf meets the brother he didn't know he had, and together they go before the Klingon High Council to defend their late father's honor against treason charges. Worf is dishonored for alleged crimes of his father, Mogh.
2366, September
TNG Episodes "Allegiance", "Captain’s Holiday"
- Captain Picard is persuaded to take a well earned vacation on Risa. He gets involved in a hunt for a long missed crystal of huge powers. The "Tox Uthat", claimed by two Vorgons.
- John Q. Brhode enters Starfleet Command College.
- Klaus Fienberg enters Starfleet Academy.
- Victor Krieghoff enters Starfleet Academy.
- Janelle Reynolds enters Starfleet Academy.
- Tarin Iniara begins Informal Training in the Bajoran Resistance on Bajor.
- Nidani Ledrah enrols in Starfleet Academy [Conjecture - Titan: "Red King"].
2366, October
TNG Episodes "Tin Man", " Hollow Pursuits", "The Most Toys"
- A disturbed crew member acts out his frustrations in the holodeck and endangers the Enterprise by neglecting his engineering duties.
- Data's shuttlecraft explodes, and he is assumed to be dead. The crew proceeds on its mission to aid a colony, unaware that Data has been captured by a man who collects rare objects.
2366, November
TNG Episodes "Sarek", "Ménage à Troi"
- The Ferengi abduct Counsellor Troi and her mother Lwaxana to study Lwaxana's telepathic powers.
2366, December
TNG Episodes "Transfigurations", "The Best of Both Worlds, Part I"
- Starfleet Command assigns an ambitious young officer to help the Enterprise investigate the disappearance of a Federation colony. The Borg attack the Federation.
- Jean-Luc Picard is abducted and assimilated by the Borg. As Locutus, he takes part in the attack on Starfleet at Wolf-359 as a Borg Cube invades Sector 001 of the Alpha Quadrant The Federation responded by mobilising every Starship which could reach the battle zone in time, and a fleet of forty starships under Admiral Hanson met the Borg at the Wolf 359 system. The result was a total catostrophe; thirty nine of the forty ships where destroyed with the loss of some eleven thousand personnel and the Borg cube proceeded undamaged. Initially much blame for this defeat was placed on Admiral Hanson, but over time it has become clear that there was little he could have done. The Borg had succeeded in capturing and assimilating Captain Picard prior to the battle, and had thus gained knowledge of Starfleet's capabilities and combat tactics. In any case, the Borg cube untimately proved simply too powerful for the forces arrayed against it. Although subsequent battles have been fought on a far grander scale with far larger forces, Wolf 359 came at a time when the Federation had not fought a major fleet action for decades. Large scale war was widely considered to be a thing of the past, and losses on this scale had not occurred in living memory. The psychological impact of the tragedy, followed by the imminent prospect of loosing Earth itself to the invaders, was at least as great as any since.
2367
TNG Season 4
- Commander M'Kantu promoted to Captain and given command of the USS Valdemar, an Ambassador class starship. His tour will end in 2373. His wife resigns her commission, dissolved their marriage, takes their daughter and moves on to accept a job as a civilian contractor with ASDB Shipyards in the SOL System.
- The Ansata attempt to embroil the UFP in their Ruitian problem.
- Cardassian Conflict Treaty finally formally adopted. (ST:E)
- Haley, the holographic assistant to Lewis Zimmerman, is first brought online [VOY: "Life Line"].
- The automated system to revive the hibernating inhabitants of the Delta Quadrant planet fails, and they stay asleep [VOY: "The Thaw"].
- Zima is imprisoned in the Akritirian space prison [VOY: "The Chute"].
- Commander Sisko attends a Star Fleet briefing on the Q [DS9: "Q-Less"].
- 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: "Journey's End", VOY: "Dreadnought"].
- The Sli begin touring aboard the starliner "Prospector" (B2004), commanded by Captain Walch, at the suggestion of Mon Hartog [TNG 29: "Sins of Commission"].
- Security officer Jenna D'Sora and Jeff Arton breakup [TNG: "In Theory"].
- 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: "Imbalance"].
- 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: "Darmok"]
- Lt. William Riker, still marooned on Nervala IV since 2361, makes a painting of Betazed's Janerin Falls using a hand phaser [TNG: "Second Chances"]
- Lt. Robert C. Young is assigned to Brundage Point Listening Station [TNG 41: "The Soldiers of Fear" - Invasion! Book 2].
- Darak and Kinsak contribute to the Great Poker Shootout on Risa [DS9 4: "The Big Game"].
- Cedra and Dejana arrive at the Kaladrys Valley camp on Bajor [DS9 7: "Warchild"].
- New Years Eve party, Elizabeth Lens is mistakenly introduced to an Andorian whom she will believe to be Julian Bashir [DS9: "Explorers"].
- After serving with Tuvok for five months, Janeway requests his posting to the crew of the U.S.S. Voyager [VOY Novel: "Pathways"].
- Irene Hansen writes about the residual effects within society, particularly the children, of the Borg attack upon Earth [Strange New Worlds V: "Final Entry" - March 2, 2368].
- After serving aboard the Copernicus for eight months, Paris confesses his responsibility for the training accident and is dishonorably discharged [VOY Novel: "Pathways"].
- Deanna's son Ian returns as a two-dimensional entity in space en route to a cosmic string fragment [Strange New Worlds IV: "Prodigal Son"].
- Ro Laren undergoes therapy at the Jaros II Federation prison [Strange New Worlds IV: "Flash Point"].
- Cmdr. Shelby is assigned first officer of the U.S.S. Chekov [TNG Giant Novel 8: "Vendetta"].
- While serving aboard the Gettysburg under Capt. Madolyn Gordon, Lt. Cmdr. Chakotay receives an offer to join the Maquis [VOY Novel: "Pathways"].
- Harry Kim passes his wilderness survival test [VOY Novel: "Pathways"].
- A century-old Klingon "lifeboat" is discovered with a survivor, K'pril son of Korpi [Strange New Worlds II: "I Am Klingon"].
- John Q. Brhode graduates Starfleet Command College and is awarded the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
- Lt. Commander John Brhode becomes the USS Gorkon's Chief Tactical Officer. He will remain in this position until 2369.
- Crom earns the Golden Lobe Award for highest profit of any student.
- Kylar Curran's Sleeper Ship is intercepted by the USS Copernicus and they are re-awakened. They are then delivered to the new Kelva II homeworld established by the Federation.
- Karyn Dallas enters the University of the Houses of Betazed.
- Karyn Dallas older sister, Kathryn, graduates from Starfleet Academy with Honors. She returns to Betazed to remove Karyn from her abusive home. Karyn is 15 at this time.
2367, January
TNG Episodes "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II", "Family"
- Picard has a strained reunion with his older brother when he returns to his home town; while Worf's adoptive parents are hurt by his distant manner.
2367, February
TNG Episodes "Brothers", "Suddenly Human", "Remember Me"
- The Away Team finds that a Talarian ship in distress has a crew of teenagers, one of them a human who shows signs of severe abuse.
- People aboard the Enterprise are vanishing at an alarming rate, and no one--except Dr. Crusher--has a memory of their existence.
2367, March
TNG Episodes "Legacy", "Reunion"
- K'Mpec, the dying Klingon leader, asks Picard to find out which of the two rivals for his position has been poisoning him; and Worf has a reunion with his former mate. Duras kills K'Ehleyr, and Worf takes revenge by killing him.
2367, April
TNG Episodes "Future Imperfect", "Final Mission"
- In honor of Wesley's acceptance into the Starfleet Academy, Picard asks him to come on a mission to Pentarus Five, but they're forced to make an emergency landing on a lifeless moon, where Picard is critically injured in a rock slide.
2367, May
TNG Episodes "The Loss", "Data’s Day", "The Wounded"
- Data faces the twin tasks of giving away the bride (Keiko Ishikawa) at Chief Miles O'Brien's wedding and escorting Vulcan Ambassador T'Pel aboard to negotiate a treaty with the Romulans.
- The Enterprise intercepts a starship whose renegade captain (Bob Gunton) is attacking the Cardassians, former enemies of the Federation.
2367, June
TNG Episodes "Devil’s Due", "Clues"
- Picard suspects Data of lying about a phenomenon that rendered the crew unconscious.
- Ensign Michael Jamson graduates Starfleet Academy. He is assigned to the USS Ranger as an Operations Officer.
2367, July
TNG Episodes "First Contact", "Galaxy’s Child"
- The Enterprise serves as a surrogate mother to a newborn energy being; Geordi faces the real Dr. Brahms, whom he once recreated on the holodeck.
2367, August
TNG Episodes "Night Terrors", "Identity Crisis"
- Five years after investigating a mysteriously abandoned outpost, members of the Away Team begin to exhibit unusual symptoms and an overwhelming urge to return to the planet.
2367, September
TNG Episodes "The Nth Degree", "QPid"
- Picard's old foe . 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 transforms the captain and crew into Robin Hood and his Merry Men and Picard's old flame Vash into Maid Marian in distress. Vash agrees to accompany Q--he will maroon her in the Gamma Quadrant.
- Harry Kim enters Starfleet Academy [VOY Novel: "Pathways"].
- B'Elanna Torres enters Starfleet Academy [VOY Novel: "Pathways"].
2367, October
TNG Episodes "The Drumhead", "Half a Life"
- The U.F.P. offers to assist in revitalizing Kaelon II's sun. Dr. Timicin and Lwaxana Troi are transported to the Praxillus system where a helium-ignition test is conducted using photon torpedoes fired from the "Enterprise". Troi's mother Lwaxana is smitten with a scientist whose culture demands he return to his home planet to commit ritual suicide.
2367, November
TNG Episodes "The Host", "The Mind’s Eye"
- 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.
2367, December
TNG Episodes "In Theory", "Redemption, Part I"
- As civil war threatens the Klingon Empire, Worf's loyalties are torn between the Federation and his people. Gowron is confirmed as leader of the Klingon High Council. The Klingon civil war begins when the Duras family challenges Gowron. Lt Worf resigns his Starfleet commission in order to join Gowron's side in the war. The Enterprise successfully prevents the Romulans from supporting the Duras family in the Klingon Civil War. Worf's honor is re-established, and for the first time a Non-Klingon "arbitrator of Succession" is appointed.
2368
TNG Season 5
- (Post-January)
- 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 [Federation Technological Survey 2150 to 2370, Vol. 1].
- 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 separable 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 [U.S.S. Khai Tam Technical Orientation Manual].
- As of this stardate there has been six MGX scout probes launched to various sectors within the Orion Arm of the galaxy [Federation Technological Survey 2150 to 2370, Vol. 1].
- Radath Keiy becomes involved in a badly planned smuggling scheme [DS9 9: "Proud Helios"].
- 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: "Grounded"].
- 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 utililzed by the Tal Shiar as a diversion--which she will cleverly turn around to her advantage [TNG 35: "The Romulan Strategem"].
- About this time, Silne Koryn takes up residence on DS9 as a "personal entertainer" for a Cardassian mining executive [DS9 10: "Valhalla"].
- 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 [Federation Technological Survey 2150 to 2370, Vol. 1].
- 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: "The Last Stand"].
- Also about this time, in the Delta Quadrant, Neelix claims to have passed by the apparent dilithium-rich rogue planetoid in the Vedian Serdality [VOY: "Phage"].
- 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 [DS9: "Paradise", DS9: "Hippocratic Oath"].
- Lakonta (the Traveler) has a vision of Wesley Crusher's arrival on Dorvan V [TNG: "Journey's End"]
- 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: "Debtor's Planet"].
- About this time on Bajor, Ricanthra Province is promised soil reclaimaters [DS9: "Shakaar"].
- 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: "Sins of Commission"].
- 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: "Debtor's Planet"].
- DaiMon Bok buys himself out of prison on Rog. He will make his way to the Dorius Cluster [TNG: "Bloodlines"].
- 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 [DS9: "The Wire"].
- 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 artifacts unearthed from the T'Sara excavation [TNG Giant Novel 13: "Devil's Heart"]
- 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 [TNG Giant Novel 11: "Imzadi"]
- The "Galaxy" class frames for the "Qapla" Class Development Project are renumbered Q001 and Q002 for the "Qapla" and "Kai Tam" vessels respectively. 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 [U.S.S. Khai Tam Technical Orientation Manual].
- The keel of the "Qapla" (KL 762) prototype strike cruiser/heavy cruiser-exploratory is laid at New Aberdeen Yards [U.S.S. Khai Tam Technical Orientation Manual].
- On Pai (in the Dragon Empire) the royal wedding of the Green Pearl (Yao Hu) is scheduled [TNG 38: "Dragon's Honor"].
- 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: "The Romulan Prize"].
- 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: "Here There Be Dragons"].
- 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" [DS9 9: "Proud Helios"].
- The Velos VII internment camp is closed. Surmak Ren is repatriated [DS9: "Babel"].
- 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 [VOY 5: "Incident at Arbuk"]
- 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. Regardless of whichever account is the truth Garak, once a member of the Obsidian Order, is exiled to the station [DS9: "The Wire"].
- En route to his first assignment as a captain, Richard Castillo laments Tasha's fate over drinks with Guinan aboard the Enterprise [Strange New Worlds III: "The Fourth Toast"].
- Lt. Barclay temporarily transfers to the U.S.S. Debakey to aid Dr. Pulaski [Strange New Worlds II: "Calculated Risk"]
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- (Post-April)
- Chakotay's home and family on Trebus are destroyed by the Cardassians. He joins the Maquis and names his ship the Liberty. Seska joins his crew on Bajor [VOY Novel: "Pathways"].
- Kylar Curran is assigned the Diplomatic Attaché to Kelvan Delegation on Terra. He will serve in this capacity until 2369.
- Captain M'Kantu is awarded the Distinguished Service Ribbon for 20 Years service to Starfleet.
- Kira Murphy, at age 16, stows away aboard a cargo freighter in her desire to leave Gemworld for the stars. She pays for passage by performing various duties as a jac-of-all-trades.
- Centurion Ramir Omar retires from military service and enters politics as a Junior Senator at the Rihannsu Senate on ch'Rihan (Romulus). He will remain here until 2375.
- Jasmine Heloi stars in the number one vid-series on the Federation Wide Broadcast Network. 'Starfire' will be broadcast across the expanse of Federation territory, including all ships of the fleet. She also took correspondence courses from the Vulcan Science Academy during the first four seasons. She left Starfire due to creative differences in 2373.
- Winter comes to the planet Hazimot after at least thirteen years, due to the orbital paths of its two suns [Lost Era 5: "Deny Thy Father"].
2368, January
TNG Episodes "Redemption, Part II", "Darmok"
- Hekaran scientist Rabal announces his support for the controversial theoretical models devised by his sister, Serova, suggesting that the continued use of warp drive is damaging the fabric of space [TNG: "Force of Nature"].
- Starfleet commissions the first runabout, a new type of small interstellar vessel [DS9: "Paradise"].
- The Traveler has a vision of Wesley Crusher and his troubled spirit [TNG: "Journey's End"]
.- Elim Garak, a member of Cardassia's powerful Obsidian Order, is exiled to Terok Nor [DS9: "Profit and Loss"].
- A Borg cube is damaged by an electro-kinetic storm. The surviving drones settle on a nearby planet where they regain their individuality [VOY: "Unity"].
- "Hawk" coalition of Federation Council formally approves "Project Archangel' modification of Phases II and III. Work begins under Admiral Jurgen Hoth on re-deploying and developing new staff to replace those lost to Borg and new technology platforms. Foundation for Advanced Tactical School laid at Wolfs-359 Memorial [Galaxy TOS: "You can't Make an Omelette. . ."].
- Picard risks all-out war with the Romulans when he involves Starfleet in a Klingon civil war. 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.
- The crew is rendered helpless when Picard is kidnapped and forced to confront an alien captain. Picard successfully establishes a dialogue with the Tamarians, but at the expense of Capt. Dathon's death.
- Contact is finally established with the Tamarians after Captain Picard risks his life communicating with Dathon on El-Adrel IV.
2368, February
TNG Episodes "Ensign Ro", "Silicon Avatar"
- Picard suspects a high-level Federation conspiracy when the crew is ordered to locate the terrorist leader of a renegade race.
- 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. Picard struggles to communicate with a mysterious, destructive force before a visiting scientist can destroy it. In the Brechtian cluster, she destroys the creature using a graviton beam.
2368, March
TNG Episodes "Disaster", "The Game"
- 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.
2368, April
TNG Episodes "Unification, Parts I and II"
- Lt. Mark McHenry test-pilots the runabout Amazon near the event horizon of a black hole [New Frontier: No Limits - "Singularity"].
- Suffering from advanced Bendii Syndrome, Sarek laments decisions made earlier in his life [Strange New Worlds V: "Dementia In D Minor"].
- Picard attends Sarek's funeral on Vulcan [The Amazing Stories: "Last Words"].
- Kylar Curran enters the Starfleet Diplomatic Corps for Refresher Training.
- Ambassador Spock disappears from Vulcan. His destination is Romulus.
- 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: "Unification I"].
- Picard and Data travel to Romulus to investigate an unauthorized mission undertaken by the Federation's legendary Spock.
- Picard and Spock clash over a proposed reunification of the Romulans and the Vulcans.
- A Romulan proposal for reunification with Vulcan, initially supported by Spock, turns out to be a ruse to conquer the Vulcans.
- 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.
- Harry Kim begins dating Libby Lattimore [VOY Novel: "Pathways"].
- Jadzia departs her home in preparation for her joining to Dax [DS9: The Lives Of Dax - "Reflections"].
- Picard convinces Starfleet Academy to abolish the mandatory retirement age for the groundskeepers [Strange New Worlds V: "Efflorescence"].
2368, May
TNG Episodes "A Matter of Time", "New Ground", "Hero Worship"
- 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". Worf learns some painful parenting lessons.
- 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. A young boy who is the sole survivor of a devastated ship becomes obsessed with simulating Data.
2368, June
TNG Episodes "Violations", "Masterpiece Society"
- Mind-rape occurs on Nel III and is mistaken for Iresine syndrome.
- Mind rape is dealt with aboard the "Enterprise" when a group of Ullian ambassadors are ferried to Starbase 4.
- 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.
- Karyn Dallas graduates the University of the Houses of Betazed. She and her sister, Kathryn, will relocate to the USS Enterprise-D when Kate is promoted to Lieutenant JG and transferred to the Medical Department in an assistant role. Karyn joined as part of the civilian teaching staff.
- Michael McDowell graduates the University of Delft with an Engineering Degree in Quantum Mechanics. He applied to Starfleet Academy this year and was rejected. He then relocates to Antwerp, Earth to work on a research project for the Institute for Advanced Physics. He will complete his work in 2369.
2368, July
TNG Episodes "Conundrum", "Power Play"
- 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.
- Lt. Morgan informs Irene Hansen that the Raven had been on a mission to investigate the Borg. Irene decides to take a tour of old Europe [Strange New Worlds V: "Final Entry" - July 15-29, 2368].
2368, August
TNG Episodes "Ethics", "The Outcast", "Cause and Effect"
- Loyalty and ethics clash when a paralyzed Worf asks Riker to help him commit suicide.
- A rescue mission leads to a dangerous romance between Riker and a rebellious member of an androgynous race.
- 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.
- Over the next three months, Captain Bateson of the Bozeman writes in his weekly journal about his retraining at Starfleet Academy [Strange New Worlds VII: "Future Shock"].
2368, September
TNG Episodes "The First Duty", "Cost of Living"
- Caught between loyalty to his friends and the need to tell the truth, Wesley becomes involved in a cover-up when his Starfleet Academy squadron suffers a deadly collision.
- 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.
- Preparing for her wedding aboard the Enterprise, Troi's freethinking mother causes trouble between Worf and his son.
- Jeremy Savoie enters Starfleet Academy.
- Carl La Fong enters the Star Fleet Academy [TNG 33: "Balance of Power"]
.2368, October
TNG Episodes "The Perfect Mate", "Imaginary Friend"
- Kamala, chosen by her people to serve as a peace offering to end a centuries-long war, falls in love with Picard.
- A non-corporeal alien takes the form of a child's imaginary friend while the "Enterprise" studies FGC 47, a nebula-shrouded neutron star. She almost destroys the Enterprise.
2368, November
TNG Episodes "I, Borg", "The Next Phase"
- Picard and the crew suffer from conflicting emotions when the Enterprise rescues a critically-injured Borg in the Argolis sector. After being severed from the Collective, the Borg, nicknamed Hugh, develops a personality of his own, and is later returned to the Borg.
- 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.
- While on Kolya, a dormant "seed" of Armus manifests itself within Riker and murders two Kolyati [conjecture - Strange New Worlds V: "The Shoulders Of Giants" - Three: Nyda].
2368, December
TNG Episodes "The Inner Light", "Time’s Arrow, Part I"
- 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.
- Picard experiences a lifetime worth of memories of Kamin, a citizen of the long-dead world of Kataan [Strange New Worlds IV: "The Promise"].
- The Ko N'ya stone is recovered from a wrecked Ferengi vessel. The descendants of the Iconian race are reunified [conjecture - TNG Giant Novel 13: "Devil's Heart"]
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