2370

Events

 * Jaro Essa and Vedek Winn Adami attempt a coup on Bajor through the use of The Circle. The coup is exposed and Jaro is disgraced, but none of it is linked back to Winn.
 * A Ferengi trade expedition hears rumours of The Dominion
 * Mackenzie Calhoun begins working for Admiral Alynna Nechayev
 * The design process for Deep Space 8 begins
 * Renowned archaeologist Saeo Uristilaen is killed by raiders on 1616 Ophiuchi VI
 * Ra'ch B'ullhy was elected governor of Damiano
 * The USS Sovereign (NCC-73811), the first Sovereign class starship, is commisioned
 * As part of the peace process between the Federation and the Cardassians, a Demilitarized Zone is created with some Federation worlds being ceded to the Cardassians. Many colonists refuse to evecuate.
 * The Maquis form in order to defend former Federation colony worlds in the Demilitarized Zone against the Cardassians
 * Cestus III accepts a quarter-million people displaced by the establishment of the Demilitarized Zone
 * After Bareil Antos disgraces himself in order to protect Opaka Sulan, Winn Adami is elected Kai of Bajor
 * Ro Laren defects to the Maquis
 * Commander Benjamin Sisko and Quark make first contact with The Dominion
 * The USS Odyssey is destroyed by Jem'Hadar suicide attacks

Promotions and transfers

 * Admiral Alynna Nechayev is promoted to Fleet Admiral
 * Deanna Troi is promoted to Commander
 * Ro Laren is promoted to Lieutenant

Video and Cinema

 * Star Trek: The Next Generation season 7
 * Star Trek: Deep Space 9 season 2

Novels and Short Stories

 * The Brave and the Bold: “The Second Artifact” by Keith R.A. DeCandido
 * Requiem by Michael Jan Friedman and Kevin Ryan
 * The Brave and the Bold: "Second Interlude" by Keith R.A. DeCandido
 * Perchance to Dream by Keith R.A. DeCandido