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Historical Events

• January 1st: Kenneth Wescott assumes the Presidency of the United Federation of Planets.

He is the first to be elected by general election.

• The final Archon class heavy cruiser is stricken from Star Fleet's registry.

• The USS Suleiman (NCC-508) and USS Sargon (NCC-504) complete their Pompey subclass modifications.

• The Einstein subclass destroyer leaders begin receiving a refit.

• The final Pershing cargo drone enters service.

• The Richter class cruisers and Heston class battle cruisers enter an upgrade period, to include new transporter systems.

• Having completed a multi-year refit, USS Read (Byrd galactic survey cruiser) launches on her second galactic survey, a 13-year voyage.

Presumption, based on that each of the three ships completed 2 surveys, and the Smith was the last to return from her own 13-year voyage.

• The final Majestic subclass heavy escort is decommissioned.

• Construction begins in Earth orbit on the Ournal class Earth Spacedock.

• Heavy cruiser USS Victory (NCC-1760) begins construction.

• USS Cromwell (NCC-4477, Larson destroyer) returns to service after successful recovery and repairs.

• A five-ship expedition is lost in contested space near Romulan territory; only the severed warp nacelle of USS Alesia (NCC-4454, Larson destroyer) remains to tell of its demise.

• The final produced and converted Mk VI Larson class destroyers are completed.

• The three ships of the Einstein subclass complete their refit periods, assuming Flight II configurations.

• The final Westminster subclass heavy transport is completed.

• Construction is completed on the final Hopi class large survey cruiser.

• The Security Council extends membership to Ardana.

This is a contentious move, as the Federation Council was intentionally not consulted because the five permanent members held the source of zenite too important to depend on a general vote.

• The Cle Dan class fast repair tender enters service with Star Fleet.

• The remaining Portsmith and Bedford escorts are decommissioned from Star Fleet service; the final Portsmith is converted back to a Fleet support vessel.

• Star Fleet acquires 24 Solar Mk III class cutters.

• The Reval subclass light scoutcraft enters service with Star Fleet.

• USS Marlin (Remora class escort) protects assigned merchantmen against five Elasi pirate marauders.

• The Tycho fightercraft replaced the gunship version of the Benares hopper in Star Fleet service.

• Star Fleet decides to procure a total of 149 Questor class runabouts for outpost liaison missions, administrative outposts of the colonization zone, and a number of embassies and consulates on non-Federation worlds.

• The Tycho light sublight fightercraft begins active starship operations.

• The first Epsilon class cutters enter Federation government service.

• The Type 8 shuttlepod enters production.

• Panastris decides to build a warp 5 courier, in order to make use of the new PB-60 nacelle.

• Construction begins on Starbase 47.

• Early: The Orion cartels are provoked by the Atlanta operation and attack the dilithium-rich world of Ghioghe. USS Levant (NCC-1442, Baton Rouge heavy cruiser), commanded by Commodore Sieren, and light cruiser USS Sutherland (NCC-1010, Texas Flight II), commanded by Commander James Kirk, are both lost in the Battle of Ghioghe.

The loss of the Sutherland happened in early 2263, according to the TOS novel Enterprise: The First Adventure.

Commodore Sieren was posthumously cleared of charges for the losses, and—by default—so was CDR Kirk.

Timo's Guide (and game-canon) does not include "Lydia" as part of the ship's assigned name.

• January 13: the final Cochrane class colonizer is constructed.

• April 4th: Following assertive diplomatic efforts by the UFP, Altair IV and Altair VI sign the Altair Accords, declaring a ceasefire between the indigenous Palkeo Est and the central authority on Altair VI and (apparently) resolving the cultural, economic, and governance issues that came to a head during the Third Battle of Altair.

• June 12, 2263: After a narrow election victory on Yunax-Enol by pro-Federation candidate Felix Xual, a sniper assassinates him during his inauguration. Major General Zuya de Chevallier leads a military coup, establishing a junta supported by the Klingon houses of Korok and Duras. Vice President-elect Joseph Calax'Zi escapes to the Federation embassy and requests "immediate and direct assistance".

• June 14, 2263: President Pro Tempore Peter Broadhurst assents to Operation Dakota; Star Fleet Task Force Fukuhara and the 2nd Orbital Division (2OD) are dispatched to restore the legitimate government.

• Late June 2263: The 2nd Orbital Division conducts an experimental orbital drop to liberate the Kobax capital, New Enol, engaging in fierce urban combat against Klingon shock troops and the mercenary Hayes Brigade.

• Mid: USS Smith (Byrd galactic survey cruiser) begins the third round of experimental modifications in an exploration of cruiser-carrier concepts.

• Mid: The first two Star Fleet-variants of the Achernar class heavy cruisers enter service.

• July 4, 2263: The Battle of the Malabek Highway results in a decisive Federation victory on Kobax; General Zuya de Chevallier is killed in an ambush and the Klingon-backed junta collapses.

• July 12, 2263: The Vulcan government independently recognizes the new Kobaxite government, a year after the UFP did.

• Late: USS Star League (NCC-2101, Federation dreadnought) is recalled from Alpha Cygni Sector defense duty to pacify the Klingon-Orion front in the aftermath of the Ghioghe incident.

• Late: The Denebians begin constructing two large starships, in concert with Star Fleet.

Starts after the departure of USS Star League.

• October 8th-9th: Klingon Chancellor Lornak is overthrown in a coup which installs Sturka as Chancellor.

• End of: The UFP recognizes Orion sovereignty and neutrality on issues that had formerly been considered criminal activity.

The year is presumed, but can fall in the year of the Battle of Ghioghe.

Characters

• Vaughan Rittenhouse is assigned as the chief of Star Fleet Tactical.

• Sturka becomes Chancellor of the Klingon Empire.

• Kesh is made General, Klingon High Command and serves as a High Council Member in the role.

• October: Zym is released from prison and made the Chief Secretary of the Imperial Treasury.

New Technology

• Class Beta Auto-Phaser Interlocks

References

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