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Stories

 * The Rift by Peter David

Events

 * The USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), under the command of Christopher Pike, makes contact with the Talosians on Talos IV. Later that year, they also make first contact with the Calligar
 * Cadet James T. Kirk reprograms the Kobyashi Maru Scenario, allowing him to rescue the ship.
 * Los Tirasol Mentir first meets John "Blackjack" Harriman on Alonis
 * The USS Constitution (NCC-1700) begins its third five year mission, the first under the command of Captain Augenthaler
 * The USS Farragut (NCC-1702) begins its second five year mission under the command of Captain Garrovick
 * The USS Excalibur (NCC-1705) begins its second five year mission.
 * The USS Exeter (NCC-1706) begins its second five year mission under the command of Captain Brittany Mendez

Promotions and Transfers

 * Cadet James T. Kirk serves aboard the USS Farragut
 * Spock is promoted to Lieutenant (jg) and serves as Science Officer on the USS Artemis
 * Leonard McCoy serves as Chief Medical Officer aboard the USS Richard Feynman. Later that year, he transfers to the USS Koop as a Junior Medical Officer
 * James T. Kirk graduates from Starfleet Academy and is promoted to Ensign