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==Historical Events==
==Historical Events==
* '''Early''': The Orion cartels are provoked by the ''Atlanta'' operation and attack the dilithium-rich world of [[Ghioghe]]. Heavy cruiser ''USS Levant'' (NCC-1442, ''Baton Rouge'' class), commanded by Commodore Sieren, and light cruiser ''USS Sutherland'' (NCC-1010), commanded by Commander James Kirk, are both lost in the Battle of Ghioghe.<ref name=BatonRouge>[[Guide: Baton Rouge]]</ref>
* '''January 1st:''' [[Kenneth Wescott]] assumes the Presidency of the United Federation of Planets.<ref name=SFC_FP>[[Federation Presidents|SFC: Federation Presidents]]</ref>
: ''The loss of the ''Sutherland'' happened in early 2263, according to the ''TOS'' novel ''Enterprise: The First Adventure''.''
: ''He is the first to be elected by general election.''
: ''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.<ref name=Cochrane>[[Guide: Cochrane]]</ref>
 
* The [[UFP]] recognizes Orion sovereignty and neutrality on issues that had formerly been considered criminal activity.<ref name=BatonRouge/>
: ''The year is presumed, but can fall in the year of the Battle of Ghioghe.''


* The final ''Archon'' class heavy cruiser is stricken from [[Star Fleet]]'s rolls.<ref name=HorizonAdvance>[[Guide: Horizon/Advance]]</ref>
* The final ''Archon'' class heavy cruiser is stricken from [[Star Fleet]]'s registry.<ref name=HorizonAdvance>[[Guide: Horizon/Advance]]</ref>


* The third (and last) ''Pompey'' subclass ship receives it's refit.<ref name=Syracuse>[[Guide: Syracuse]]</ref>
* The ''USS Suleiman'' (NCC-508) and ''USS Sargon'' (NCC-504) complete their ''Pompey'' subclass modifications.<ref name=Syracuse>[[Guide: Syracuse]]</ref>


* The ''Einstein'' subclass destroyer leaders begin receiving a refit.<ref name=Syracuse/>
* The ''Einstein'' subclass destroyer leaders begin receiving a refit.<ref name=Syracuse/>
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* The ''Richter'' class cruisers and ''Heston'' class battle cruisers enter an [[Purchase_and_Maintenance_Costs#Upgrades.2C_Overhauls_.26_Refits|upgrade]] period, to include new transporter systems.<ref name=Richter>[[Guide: Richter/Heston]]</ref>
* The ''Richter'' class cruisers and ''Heston'' class battle cruisers enter an [[Purchase_and_Maintenance_Costs#Upgrades.2C_Overhauls_.26_Refits|upgrade]] period, to include new transporter systems.<ref name=Richter>[[Guide: Richter/Heston]]</ref>


* Having completed a multi-year refit, ''USS Read'' (''Byrd'' class galactic survey cruiser) launches on her second galactic survey, a 13-year voyage.<ref name=Byrd/>
* Having completed a multi-year refit, ''USS Read'' (''Byrd'' galactic survey cruiser) launches on her second galactic survey, a 13-year voyage.<ref name=Byrd/>
: ''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.''
: ''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.<ref name=Guardian>[[Guide: Guardian]]</ref>
* The final ''Majestic'' subclass heavy escort is decommissioned.<ref name=Guardian>[[Guide: Guardian]]</ref>


* Construction begins in [[Earth]] orbit on the Ournal class [[Earth Spacedock]].<ref name=ES>[[Earth Spacedock]]</ref>
* Construction begins in [[Earth]] orbit on the Ournal class [[Earth Spacedock]].<ref name=ES>SFC: [[Earth Spacedock]]</ref>
 
* Heavy cruiser ''USS Victory'' (NCC-1760) begins construction.<ref name=Constitution>[[Guide: Constitution]]</ref>
 
* ''USS Cromwell'' (NCC-4477, ''Larson'' destroyer) returns to service after successful recovery and repairs.<ref name=Larson>[[Guide: Larson]]</ref>
 
* 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.<ref name=Larson>[[Guide: Larson]]</ref>
 
* The final produced and converted Mk VI ''Larson'' class destroyers are completed.<ref name=Larson/>
 
* The three ships of the ''Einstein'' subclass complete their refit periods, assuming Flight II configurations.<ref name=Syracuse/>
 
* The final ''Westminster'' subclass heavy transport is completed.<ref name=Aakenn>[[Guide: Aakenn]]</ref>
 
* Construction is completed on the final ''Hopi'' class large survey cruiser.<ref name=Hopi>[[Guide: Hopi]]</ref>
 
* The [[Security Council]] extends membership to [[Ardana]].<ref name=MB-Ardana>[https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/Ardana Memory Beta: "Ardana"]</ref><ref name=EoMtBoR_264>[[:File:Edge Of Midnight - The Business of Risk.pdf|''Edge Of Midnight - The Business of Risk'']], pp 264-265</ref>
: ''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.''


* ''USS Victory'' (NCC-1760, ''Victory'' subclass) begins construction.<ref name=Constitution>[[Guide: Constitution]]</ref>
* The ''Cle Dan'' class fast repair tender enters service with [[Star Fleet]].<ref name=CleDan>[[Guide: Cle Dan]]</ref>


* '''Mid-year''': ''USS Smith'' (''Byrd'' class galactic survey cruiser) begins the third round of experimental modifications, to explore models of the commando-carrier concept.<ref name=Byrd>[[Guide: Byrd]]</ref>
* The remaining ''Portsmith'' and ''Bedford'' escorts are decommissioned from [[Star Fleet]] service; the final ''Portsmith'' is converted back to a Fleet support vessel.<ref name=Portsmith>[[Guide: Portsmith/Bedford]]</ref>


* ''USS Cromwell'' (NCC-4477, ''Larson'' class) returns to service after successful recovery and repairs.<ref name=Larson>[[Guide: Larson]]</ref>
* [[Star Fleet]] acquires 24 ''Solar'' Mk III class cutters.<ref name=Solar>[[Guide: Solar]]</ref>


* A five-ship expedition is lost in contested space near Romulan territory; only the severed warp nacelle of ''USS Alesia'' (NCC-4454, ''Larson'' class) remaining to tell of its demise.<ref name=Larson>[[Guide: Larson]]</ref>
* The ''Reval'' subclass light scoutcraft enters service with [[Star Fleet]].<ref name=Aden>[[Guide: Aden]]</ref>  


* The final produced and converted Mk VI ''Larson'' class destroyers are completed.<ref name=Larson/>
* ''USS Marlin'' (''Remora'' class escort) protects assigned merchantmen against five Elasi pirate marauders.<ref name=Remora>[[Guide: Remora]]</ref>  
   
   
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* The ''Tycho'' fightercraft replaced the gunship version of the ''Benares'' hopper in [[Star Fleet]] service.<ref name=Benares>[[Guide: Benares]]</ref>
 
* [[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.<ref name=Questor>[[Guide: Questor]]</ref>
 
* The Tycho light sublight fightercraft begins active starship operations.<ref name=Tycho>[[Guide: Tycho]]</ref>
 
* The first ''Epsilon'' class cutters enter [[Federation]] government service.<ref name=Epsilon>[[Guide: Epsilon]]</ref>
 
* The Type 8 shuttlepod enters production.<ref name=Type8sp>[[Guide: Type 8 (shuttlepod)]]</ref>
 
* [[Panastris]] decides to build a warp 5 courier, in order to make use of the new PB-60 nacelle.<ref name=Ranger>[[Guide: Ranger (courier)]]</ref>
 
* Construction begins on [[Starbase 47]].<ref name=MB_SB47>[https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/Vanguard_(station) Memory Beta: "Vanguard (station)"]</ref>
 
* '''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.<ref name=BatonRouge>[[Guide: Baton Rouge]]</ref>
: ''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.<ref name=Cochrane>[[Guide: Cochrane]]</ref>
 
* '''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]].<ref name=SFC>SFC</ref>
 
* '''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 [[House Korok|Korok]] and [[House Duras|Duras]]. Vice President-elect [[Joseph Calax'Zi]] escapes to the Federation embassy and requests "immediate and direct assistance".<ref name=Yunax-Enol>SFC:[[Yunax-Enol]]</ref>
 
* '''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.<ref name=Yunax-Enol/>
 
* '''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]].<ref name=Yunax-Enol/>
 
* '''Mid''': ''USS Smith'' (''Byrd'' galactic survey cruiser) begins the third round of experimental modifications in an exploration of cruiser-carrier concepts.<ref name=Byrd>[[Guide: Byrd]]</ref>
 
* '''Mid''': The first two [[Star Fleet]]-variants of the ''Achernar'' class heavy cruisers enter service.<ref name=Achernar>[[Guide: Achernar]]</ref>
 
* 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.<ref name=Yunax-Enol/>
 
* July 12, [[2263]]: The [[Vulcan]] government independently recognizes the new [[Kobax]]ite government, a year after the [[UFP]] did.<ref name=Yunax-Enol/>
 
* '''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.<ref name=Deneb>[[Guide: Deneb]]</ref>
 
* '''Late''': The Denebians begin constructing two large starships, in concert with [[Star Fleet]].<ref name=Deneb>[[Guide: Deneb]]</ref>
: ''Starts after the departure of ''USS Star League''.''
 
* '''October 8th-9th:''' [[Klingon]] Chancellor [[Lornak]] is overthrown in a coup which installs [[Sturka]] as Chancellor.<ref name=BoR>''The Edge of Midnight, volume I: The Business of Risk (2nd edition)''</ref>
 
* '''End of''': The [[UFP]] recognizes Orion sovereignty and neutrality on issues that had formerly been considered criminal activity.<ref name=BatonRouge/>
: ''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]].<ref name=VR>SFC: [[Vaughan Rittenhouse]]</ref>
 
* [[Sturka]] becomes Chancellor of the [[Klingon Empire]].<ref name=Sturka>SFC: [[Sturka]]</ref>
 
* [[Kesh]] is made General, [[Klingon High Command]] and serves as a High Council Member in the role.<ref name=Kesh>SFC: [[Kesh]]</ref>
 
* '''October:''' [[Zym]] is released from prison and made the Chief Secretary of the Imperial Treasury.<ref name=Zym>SFC: [[Zym]]</ref>


==New Technology==
==New Technology==
* [[Build: Beam_Weapons#9.2.4.1_Standard_Phasers|Class Beta Auto-Phaser Interlocks]]
* [[Build: Beam_Weapons#9.2.4.1_Standard_Phasers|Class Beta Auto-Phaser Interlocks]]


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==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 11:26, 13 August 2026

Historical Events

  • January 1st: Kenneth Wescott assumes the Presidency of the United Federation of Planets.[1]
He is the first to be elected by general election.
  • The final Archon class heavy cruiser is stricken from Star Fleet's registry.[2]
  • The USS Suleiman (NCC-508) and USS Sargon (NCC-504) complete their Pompey subclass modifications.[3]
  • The Einstein subclass destroyer leaders begin receiving a refit.[3]
  • The final Pershing cargo drone enters service.[4]
  • The Richter class cruisers and Heston class battle cruisers enter an upgrade period, to include new transporter systems.[5]
  • Having completed a multi-year refit, USS Read (Byrd galactic survey cruiser) launches on her second galactic survey, a 13-year voyage.[6]
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.[7]
  • Heavy cruiser USS Victory (NCC-1760) begins construction.[9]
  • USS Cromwell (NCC-4477, Larson destroyer) returns to service after successful recovery and repairs.[10]
  • 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.[10]
  • The final produced and converted Mk VI Larson class destroyers are completed.[10]
  • The three ships of the Einstein subclass complete their refit periods, assuming Flight II configurations.[3]
  • The final Westminster subclass heavy transport is completed.[11]
  • Construction is completed on the final Hopi class large survey cruiser.[12]
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.[15]
  • The remaining Portsmith and Bedford escorts are decommissioned from Star Fleet service; the final Portsmith is converted back to a Fleet support vessel.[16]
  • The Reval subclass light scoutcraft enters service with Star Fleet.[18]
  • USS Marlin (Remora class escort) protects assigned merchantmen against five Elasi pirate marauders.[19]
  • The Tycho fightercraft replaced the gunship version of the Benares hopper in Star Fleet service.[20]
  • 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.[21]
  • The Tycho light sublight fightercraft begins active starship operations.[22]
  • The first Epsilon class cutters enter Federation government service.[23]
  • The Type 8 shuttlepod enters production.[24]
  • Panastris decides to build a warp 5 courier, in order to make use of the new PB-60 nacelle.[25]
  • 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.[27]
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.[28]
  • Mid: USS Smith (Byrd galactic survey cruiser) begins the third round of experimental modifications in an exploration of cruiser-carrier concepts.[6]
  • Mid: The first two Star Fleet-variants of the Achernar class heavy cruisers enter service.[31]
  • 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.[32]
  • Late: The Denebians begin constructing two large starships, in concert with Star Fleet.[32]
Starts after the departure of USS Star League.
  • End of: The UFP recognizes Orion sovereignty and neutrality on issues that had formerly been considered criminal activity.[27]
The year is presumed, but can fall in the year of the Battle of Ghioghe.

Characters

  • October: Zym is released from prison and made the Chief Secretary of the Imperial Treasury.[37]

New Technology

References

  1. ↑ SFC: Federation Presidents
  2. ↑ Guide: Horizon/Advance
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Guide: Syracuse
  4. ↑ Guide: Sherman
  5. ↑ Guide: Richter/Heston
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Guide: Byrd
  7. ↑ Guide: Guardian
  8. ↑ SFC: Earth Spacedock
  9. ↑ Guide: Constitution
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Guide: Larson
  11. ↑ Guide: Aakenn
  12. ↑ Guide: Hopi
  13. ↑ Memory Beta: "Ardana"
  14. ↑ Edge Of Midnight - The Business of Risk, pp 264-265
  15. ↑ Guide: Cle Dan
  16. ↑ Guide: Portsmith/Bedford
  17. ↑ Guide: Solar
  18. ↑ Guide: Aden
  19. ↑ Guide: Remora
  20. ↑ Guide: Benares
  21. ↑ Guide: Questor
  22. ↑ Guide: Tycho
  23. ↑ Guide: Epsilon
  24. ↑ Guide: Type 8 (shuttlepod)
  25. ↑ Guide: Ranger (courier)
  26. ↑ Memory Beta: "Vanguard (station)"
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Guide: Baton Rouge
  28. ↑ Guide: Cochrane
  29. ↑ SFC
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 30.3 30.4 SFC:Yunax-Enol
  31. ↑ Guide: Achernar
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 Guide: Deneb
  33. ↑ The Edge of Midnight, volume I: The Business of Risk (2nd edition)
  34. ↑ SFC: Vaughan Rittenhouse
  35. ↑ SFC: Sturka
  36. ↑ SFC: Kesh
  37. ↑ SFC: Zym




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