2240

Historical Events

• Early: The Mk Ia Larson class destroyer begins production.

The Mk Ia was the particle cannon variant used until the torpedo launcher systems were ready.

• The Babel Conference is held.

The source suggests two conferences were held (and boycotted by dissident planets) between the 2238 and (planned) 2241 conferences.

• The Melev government changes course and denounces the anti-UFP separatist movement, receiveing Federation military aid (before reverting back to a separatist stance).

• Izar exerts pressure on the various Rigelian governments to withdraw from the Federation.

• Altair is torn apart by factions for and against continued UFP membership.

• The Baton Rouge class heavy cruisers start receiving the new dilithium regulation engine refits. USS Brandenburg (NCC-1413) completes her Sol system yard period before USS Adelaide (NCC-1424) begins hers.

The text indicates the ships -following the first- started receiving the engine after 2239.

• USS Siva (NCC-520) is commissioned, initiating the Siva sub-class destroyer.

• The Tholians are suspected for the loss of USS Farragut (NCC-1646, Richter class).

• The Capella class surveyor enters service with Star Fleet.

• The Mark Ia variant of the Larson class destroyer enters service with Star Fleet.

• April: With the commissioning of the USS Nelson (NCC-4480), the Nelson class scout enters service with Star Fleet.

• Mid-to-Late: The Mk Ib Larson class destroyer begins production.

The Mk Ib was the intended torpedo-equipped variant.

• The Mark Ib variant of the Larson class destroyer enters service with Star Fleet.

• September: USS Pyotr Velikiy (NX-1670) receives and has installed the planned PB-30 ‘Sabre’ nacelles.

• November: USS Pyotr Velikiy (NX-1670) reaches a high sustained speed of warp 7.7 during flight tests.

New Technology

• Warp core maximum overload extended to 14 minutes.

• Class 7 Navigational sensors

• Tholian Gravitic Beam

References

2239

23rd century 2240s

2241