2150-2199 SFC

This page details the years 2150-2199 according to the timeline presented in the Star Trek Spaceflight Chronology.

2150s

2150

This reference date coincides with the late 2210s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2216 or 2217.

It is determined that old Marshall-class destroyers must remain the Federation's first line of defense, for lack of replacement vessel designs. Starfleet engineers and mechanics see that they do. (ST reference: Spaceflight Chronology)

2151

This reference date coincides with the late 2210s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2217 or 2218.

reference stardate 1/5101.18

A Federation free trader vessel, the Millie Sue, is disabled by an unidentified vessel. Starfleet rescuers chase off another vessel to rescue the stranded merchantman. Orion sources funneling information to Starfleet Intelligence indicate these are Klingon vessels. (ST module: The Klingons)

reference stardate 1/5103.27

Freeloader, the first major Orion-owned tradeworld in the Triangle, is settled. (ST module: The Triangle)

reference stardate 1/5105.2

A new threat to galactic peace makes itself evident when the USS Sentry becomes the first Federation Starfleet vessel to confront the IKV Devisor, a warship from the Klingon Empire, near Gamma Demetrius. (ST reference: Spaceflight Chronology; ST modules: The Four Years War, The Federation)

According to the Star Trek Chronology, this fateful meeting took place in canon year 2218.

2152

This reference date coincides with the late 2210s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2217 or 2218.

Sutorox of Vulcan steps down from the presidency of the United Federation of Planets. (ST module: The Federation)

reference stardate 1/5201

The Federation's largest propulsion and weaponry firing facility, the Arcturus Test Range, at Arcturus, begins operations. (ST reference: Spaceflight Chronology; ST modules: The Four Years War, The Federation)

2153

This reference date coincides with the late 2210s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2217 or 2218.

Paula Christenson of Earth assumes the presidency of the United Federation of Planets. (ST module: The Federation)

The USS Valiant, in the final year of a five-year mission to explore new worlds, is lost in the vicinity of the planet Vendikar's star system. (ST reference: Spaceflight Chronology; ST module: The Federation)

According to the Star Trek Chronology, this ship was lost in canon year 2217.

Romulans (or so it was reported) raid a Klingon colony convoy, extinguishing the Rustazh line. (TOS novel: The Final Reflection)

The Baker's World colony is founded, forming the center of what will become the Triangle's largest independent government. (ST module: The Triangle)

2154

This reference date coincides with the late 2210s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2219.

One of the most intensive efforts in Federation history results in the Mann-class, the first starship to surpass warp 4. (ST reference: Spaceflight Chronology)

2155

This reference date coincides with the beginning of the 2220s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2220.

USS Orpheus becomes the first probe to successfully transmit data as it descends into a black hole.(ST reference: Spaceflight Chronology)

2156

This reference date coincides with the early 2220s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2221.

The impregnable "Flying Fortress" enters service. These huge ships will carry the Federation's most valuable cargo in the safest way ever devised. (ST reference: Spaceflight Chronology)

2157

This reference date coincides with the early 2220s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2222.

The Provider-class USS Muletrain enters service. (ST reference: Spaceflight Chronology)

reference stardate 1/5708

A back-to-Earth movement is proclaimed involving people of Earth descent who claim space exploration and expansion has gone far enough. (ST modules: The Four Years War, The Federation)

2158

This reference date coincides with the early 2220s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2223.

Paula Christenson of Earth steps down from the presidency of the United Federation of Planets. (ST module: The Federation)

Because of the failure of the Tritium-class, concern for our defense capability results in the building of an advanced prototype battlecruiser. This ship doesn't become part of the fleet, but many of its improvements do. (ST reference: Spaceflight Chronology)

2159

This reference date coincides with the early 2220s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2224.

Petra Menliss of Alpha Centauri assumes the presidency of the United Federation of Planets. (ST module: The Federation)

2160s

2160

This reference date coincides with the mid-2220s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2225.

Vrenn is adopted by Kethas epetai Khemara. (TOS novel: The Final Reflection)

reference stardate 1/6003.04

A "Flying Fortress" becomes victim of the largest space-jacking to date. A cunning plan by the Klingons is initially successful, but soon fails because of this ship's automatic distress alarm. (ST modules: The Four Years War, Star Fleet Intelligence Manual: Agent's Orientation Sourcebook)

reference stardate 1/6009

Starfleet Intelligence creates an administration for the Starfleet Intelligence Klingon sector. (ST module: Star Fleet Intelligence Manual: Agent's Orientation Sourcebook)

2161

This reference date coincides with the mid-2220s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2226.

Billion ton super-convoys begin plying trade routes, saving industry trillions of credits and years in travel time. (ST reference: Spaceflight Chronology)

2162

This reference date coincides with the late 2220s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2227.

Prototype of Starfleet's first military carrier, the largest ship to date, is built. Over the next several years many changes are made before it enters service. (ST reference: Spaceflight Chronology)

2163

This reference date coincides with the late 2220s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2228.

The surprising strength of the "Back-to-Earth" movement creates heated debate on both sides of the issue. (ST reference: Spaceflight Chronology)

2164

This reference date coincides with the late 2220s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2228.

Petra Menliss of Alpha Centauri steps down from the presidency of the United Federation of Planets. (RPG reference: The Federation)

Very expensive civilian interstellar pleasure craft become available; if you have to ask the price, you can't afford one. (ST reference: Spaceflight Chronology)

Kethas epetai Khemara dies. (TOS novel: The Final Reflection)

2165

This reference date coincides with the late 2220s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2229.

Largest spacelift in history evacuates ten million inhabitants from Bayard's Planet. The planet is in the path of the expanding Phi Puma stellar explosion whose shock wave will destroy it. (ST reference: Spaceflight Chronology)

2166

This reference date coincides with the 2230s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2230.

Theta VII becomes 500th member of the UFP. The Federation is becoming so large only major grievances can be dealt with properly, a source of concern among some members.

2167

This reference date coincides with the early 2230s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2231.

The beautiful, exotic water world is discovered by the USS Poseidon. It is the first and last time the planet is not inundated with Federation personnel on R&R.

2168

This reference date coincides with the early 2230s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2232.

To celebrate 50 years in business, the Cultural Exchange Project puts on a Federation-wide fair that will long be remembered.

2169

This reference date coincides with the early 2230s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2233.

The huge CR-594 construction rig permits a small fleet of star-ships to be constructed at one time. This efficient building method will save millions of credits.

2170s

2170

This reference date coincides with the early 2230s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2234.

The fastest ship to date, the Baton Rouge-class, becomes part of Starfleet. Maximum cruising velocity is warp 4.8.

IKV Fencer departs Klinzhai, bound for Earth. (novel The Final Reflection).

2171

This reference date coincides with the mid-2230s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2235.

Physicist Richard Daystrom revolutionizes computer theory with duotronics, a way of processing information concerning every atom in the galaxy.

The IKV Fencer arrives in Federation space and is escorted to Earth. It departs carrying the Federation's first ambassador to the Klingon Empire, Dr. Emanuel Tagore. (novel The Final Reflection).

2172

This reference date coincides with the mid-to-late 2230s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2236.

Disapproval with the inner workings of the Federation hierarchy causes more and more members to voice objections to the present structure.

Ambassador Tagore arrives at Klinzhai and begins his diplomatic duties. (novel The Final Reflection)

2173

This reference date coincides with the late 2230s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2237.

2174

This reference date coincides with the late 2230s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2238.

The transporter becomes a reality as the first experiment using a human subject is successful.

2175

This reference date coincides with the late 2230s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2239.

Continued discord with UFP policy is crippling the Federation's economic strength and threatens its ability to provide the highest level of security to all members.

Admiral Luther Whitetree dies. (novel The Final Reflection).

2176

This reference date coincides with the 2240s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2240.

At the Rigel XII Mining complex, an obscure crystal called dilithium is found to contain properties that will revolutionize warp mechanics.

Ambassador Tagore leaves Klinzhai aboard IKV Mirror to attend the Babel Conference. (novel The Final Reflection).

2177

This reference date coincides with the 2240s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2240.

Maxwell Grandisson III dies in Atlanta.

Starfleet Chief of Staff Marcus van Diemen dies en route to the Babel Conference. (novel The Final Reflection)

reference stardate 1/7701

The UFP's most difficult stardates occur at the Babel Conference when a resolution is introduced to dissolve the Federation, cooler heads prevail and the crisis is resolved.

reference stardate 1/7703

The Federation's unusually small, non-dilithium-powered Hale-class scout enters Starfleet service. Easy to build, this is the beginning of a series of 130 vessels. (TOS reference: The Four Years War)

2178

This reference date coincides with the early 2240s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2241.

The introduction of an advanced space trawler class makes it much easier for remote bases and outposts to receive needed raw materials.

2179

This reference date coincides with the early 2240s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2241.

R&D improvements in subspace radio enable transmissions to reach the velocity of warp 20.

2180s

2180

This reference date coincides with the early 2240s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2242.

2181

This reference date coincides with the early 2240s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2242.

Recent great strides in science and technology are an important reason why many planets now have an optimistic outlook on the future.

2182

This reference date coincides with the early 2240s decade in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2243.

Construction begins on the largest class of ships to date, the Constitution-class.

2183

This reference date coincides with the mid-2240s in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2243.

The M-1 computer, using the advanced technology of duotronics, is designed; its many flaws result in this prototype being extensively revised.

May 10

Commander George Kirk composes a letter to his sons on Earth, shortly before being relocated from Starbase 2 to an emergency assignment as first officer of the Constitution-class prototype. (TOS novel: Final Frontier)

2184

Largest space rescue ever recovers 600 passengers and crew from unexplored sector.

2186

reference stardate 1/8606

Dilithium crystals are integrated into a new generation of warp engines capable of greater velocity, range and thrust. The Sawyer-class scouts commissioned on reference stardate 1/8606 are the first ships to incorporate these engines.

reference stardate 1/8611

The Klingon K't'agga-class D7A cruiser enters service, and is the only variant of the D7-class to see service during the Four Years War. (RPG reference book: The Four Years War)

2187

In recent years, many of the problems that have plagued the UFP have been solved. The Federation enters its second century stronger than ever.

2188

The Constitution-class heavy cruiser is the largest, most powerful series ever built by Starfleet, and is the Federation's major series into the 23rd century.

reference stardate 1/8806

The USS Farragut enters service. (TOS reference: Federation Ship Recognition Manual)

2190s

2190

This reference date coincides with the mid-2240s in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2245.

The Federation's Constitution-class cruiser mark I configuration enters service. (ST reference: Mr. Scott's Guide to the Enterprise)

According to the Star Trek Chronology, this event took place in the canon year 2245.

The Loknar-class of Federation frigate starship is commissioned with the lead vessel, USS Loknar, entering Starfleet service on reference stardate 1/9010. (RPG reference: Federation Ship Recognition Manual)

2191

This reference date coincides with the mid-2240s in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2246.

2192

The Mann class is retired.

2193

T. Carman is born. (ST module: Decision at Midnight)

2194

The Four Years War between the Federation and Klingon Empire/Axanar Alliance begins. (FASA)

In the Triangle, the Orion Frontier Merchants Association declares independant status from the Orion homeworlds, so that they may trade with both the UFP and the Klingon Empire. (FASA supplement The Triangle)

2195

reference stardate 1/9501

The Federation's Hale-class scout is removed from military duty in the Four Years War after performing unsatisfactorily in Starfleet combat service. (TOS reference: The Four Years War)

2197

This reference date coincides with the mid-2250s in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2256.

reference stardate 1/9701

The Federation's Fenlon-class monitor mark II configuration enters service. (ST module: Federation Ship Recognition Manual)

2198

This reference date coincides with the later 2250s in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2257.

Warren Quinland of Earth assumes the presidency of the United Federation of Planets. (RPG reference: The Federation)

2199

This reference date coincides with the later 2250s in the primary Star Trek timeline, around the year 2258.

reference stardate 1/9901 to 1/9905

Starfleet begins a large-scale decommissioning project, removing many obsolete cruisers, destroyers and scouts from service. (RPG reference: The Federation)

reference stardate 1/9901

The mark I configuration Constitution-class cruiser USS Bismark is commissioned. The mark I configuration Larson-class destroyers USS Poitiers, USS Babur and USS Xerxes are refit to mark II specifications. (RPG reference: Federation Ship Recognition Manual)

reference stardate 1/9902.28

Multiplanet Metals, Inc. is founded as publicly traded company as a result of a government-supported merger of several smaller mining companies on the planet Tellar. (RPG reference: The Federation)

reference stardate 1/9903

General Order 1 is suspended in contact being made with the inhabitants of planet Axanar, newly liberated from the Klingon Empire. With the Axanar Culture Mission beginning to study the damage done to sociological fabric of the Axanar civilization, the planet is made a Federation protectorate, with a petition for membership slated for reference stardate 2/49. (RPG reference: The Federation)

reference stardate 1/9903

The mark I configuration Constitution-class cruiser USS Yamato and the mark II configuration Larson-class destroyer USS Hindenburg are commissioned. The mark I configuration Larson destroyers USS Blenheim, USS Xenophon and USS Chou are refit to mark II specifications. (RPG reference: Federation Ship Recognition Manual)

reference stardate 1/9904

A relocation project is completed as the last of many Klingon settlers are moved off planets that were ceded to the Federation after the Treaty of Axanar. (RPG reference: The Federation)

reference stardate 1/9905

Following the Treaty of Axanar, the Zone of Transport Escort is lifted and free trade resumes along contested Federation borders. (RPG reference: The Federation)

reference stardate 1/9905

Starfleet begins research into transwarp theory. (RPG reference: The Federation)

reference stardate 1/9906

The mark I configuration Larson destroyer USS Alexander is refit to mark II specifications. (RPG reference: Federation Ship Recognition Manual)

reference stardate 1/9907

The mark II configuration Larson-class destroyer USS Foch is commissioned. The mark I configuration Larson destroyer USS Guadalcanal is refit to mark II specifications. (RPG reference: Federation Ship Recognition Manual)

reference stardate 1/9908

The mark II configuration Larson-class destroyer USS Pershing is commissioned. The mark I configuration Larson destroyer USS Charlemagne is refit to mark II specifications. (RPG reference: Federation Ship Recognition Manual)

reference stardate 1/9909

The mark I configuration Constitution-class cruiser USS Kongo and the mark II configuration Larson-class destroyer USS Nicholas are commissioned. The mark I configuration Larson destroyers USS Tannenberg and USS Marathon are refit to mark II specifications. The USS Waterloo and USS Orleans are recorded destroyed. (RPG reference: Federation Ship Recognition Manual)

reference stardate 1/9910

The mark I configuration Larson destroyers USS Genghis Khan and USS Blake are refit to mark II specifications. (RPG reference: Federation Ship Recognition Manual)

reference stardate 1/9911

The mark II configuration Larson-class destroyers USS Sun Tzu and USS Constantine are refit to mark II specifications. (RPG reference: Federation Ship Recognition Manual)

reference stardate 1/9912

The mark II configuration Larson-class destroyer USS Kermal is commissioned. The mark I configuration Larson destroyers USS Agincourt, USS Justinian, USS Adolphus and USS Ramses are refit to mark II specifications. (RPG reference: Federation Ship Recognition Manual)