Talk:Ian Vellacora

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I will have to look to see if I still have my copy of Star Trek IV sourcebook, but while I understand that Captain Vellacora retired in the late 2260's (sometime after the Babel Conference in 2268, and after an assignment enforcing Corridan's Protectorate status), There are several factors that suggest this adventure takes place in the 2280's. First is the uniforms, not seen before 2278. Second is the mention of Kruge's recent penetration into Federation space. While he could've had more on earlier missions, since the timeline comes from the Star Trek IV source book, it seems reasonable that the mission takes place after Star Trek III. No where in Vellacora's history does it say how long he was retired, and he had a mission of diplomacy to the Gorn Empire before being promoted to Captian and overseeing the construction of the Arkadelphia, 1 year before the adventure starts.