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Events

 * Gary Mitchell enters Starfleet Academy
 * Cadet Kirk serves aboard the USS Republic and is awarded the Palm Leaf of Axanar
 * The USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) returns from her first five year mission. Captain Robert April announces Christopher Pike as his successor for captaincy of the Enterprise
 * Cygnet XIV, Heir'ocha, and Heir'tzan are admitted into the Federation

Stories

 * My Brother's Keeper #1: Republic by Michael Jan Friedman

Promotions and Transfers

 * Spock graduates from Starfleet Academy with the rank of Ensign. He is posted as assistant science officer on a space cutter.
 * Robert April is promoted to Commodore
 * Christopher Pike transfers from command of the USS Yorktown (NCC-1704) to command of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701).