2257

Historical Events

• By: Most (but not all) of the Canopus class survey cruisers have been retired. Many are sold to UFP allies and partners; others are provided to Federation research organizations.

• By: Final Kiaga production is 189 vessels.

• The first of the Burke, Aldrin and Magellan subclass frigates (and scout cruisers) start receiving transporter system upgrades.

• USS Byrd (first of her class), on the return leg of her 25-year voyage, re-enters communications range.

• The final Class B2 inspection pod is removed from service with Starfleet.

• USS Republic (NCC-1371, Constitution heavy cruiser) is deactivated (mothballed).

She will be re-activated for training purposes in the late 2280s.

• The 2255 upgrade period for the Miranda and Surya heavy frigates completes.

• The first Unity command cruiser enters service with Star Fleet.

• Ambassador Sarek is credited with achieving the "Treaty of Alpha Cygnus IX".

• The colony on Macadarna is established by Caitians.

• The Federation makes its first official contact with the Zaranites, who petition for (and receive) Protectorate status.

• The last of the Class B4 inspection pods is removed from service with Star Fleet.

• The Class G4 heavy shuttle enters service with Star Fleet.

• The troop transport version of the Benares hopper enters service with the Coronado through-deck cruisers.

• Vulcan duonetics specialists start calculating a customized field configuration for three nacelles on an escort-sized hull.

• A study led by Centaurian starship designers proposes a design for a common platform star vessel that included configurations for light supply, mapping, various scientific observations, and communications relay laying.

• Dilithium power is still a novelty in the small-ship community.

• Star Fleet adopts a new uniform.

• L'Rell becomes chancellor of the Klingon Empire.

• September: Through-deck cruiser USS Coronado (NCC-1975) is completed, ushering in the subclass' service to Star Fleet.

• September 8th: A signed armistice ends the Federation-Klingon War (2256-57).

• Early November: The Remora class escort enters service with Star Fleet.

• Late: The Coventry class strike frigates and the Benning subclass heavy frigates begin a weapons upgrade period.

New Technology

• Class J Structural Integrity Field

• Mark IV Food Processor System

• Mark 4.68 Warp Nacelles

• Mark 5.6A Warp Nacelles

• Mark IV Emergency Transporter System

• Type I Phaser

• Type II Phaser

• Type III Phaser

• Class Zero Auto-Phaser Interlocks

References

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