Timeline

1903 AD
- In North Carolina on Earth, the Wright brothers conduct the first ever powered manned flight by Humans.
1914 AD
- Embarking a new era of technological warfare, World War I is fought on Earth from July 1914 until November 1918.
1915 AD
- Albert Einstein devises his Theory of General Relativity, a cornerstone for Humans developing technologies like the transporter and warp drive in the future
1929 AD
- Major economic crash wreaks devastation across Earth, leading in part to the rise of authoritarian governments across several nations.
1939 AD
- World War II begins on Earth when the nation of Germany launches an invasion of neighbouring Poland.
1941 AD
- Following German and Japanese aggression against their territories and peoples, the Earth nation known as the Soviet Union abandons its alliance with Germany and the United States of America abandons its official policy of neutrality and both enter World War II on the side of the Allied Powers.
1945 AD
- World War II ends with the United States of America being among the victors. (TOS
"The City on the Edge of Forever"; ENT: "Storm Front, Part II"; TNG: "Manhunt")
1947 AD
- A Ferengi shuttle from the 24th century crashes on Earth near Roswell, New Mexico, leading to unofficial first contact between Humans and Ferengi. The "aliens" eventually escape and the event is covered up by the USA.
circa 1950s AD
- Genetic engineering programs are undertaken by a group of scientists on Earth to create the Augments in the hopes that they would lead humanity into an era of peace. Over the next four decades, these Augments would work their way into key military, economic, and political positions around the planet.
1957 AD
- Launch of *Sputnik 1,* Earth's first artificial satellite. An investigating Vulcan ship crash-lands on Earth near Carbon Creek, Pennsylvania, leading to unofficial first contact between Humans and Vulcans.
1958 AD
- Chartering of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) by the United States of America.
1968 AD
- The militarisation of space during Earth's 'Cold War' period results in several orbital nuclear warhead platforms being positioned around the planet. The launch of a similar platform by NASA during this year malfunctions and detonates 104 miles above the Earth, leading to a treaty agreement that restricts and eventually scales back the number of these platforms.
1969 AD
- Launch of *Apollo 11;* First manned landing on the Moon.
1975 AD
- The European Space Agency is established with France among its ten founding member nations.
1986 AD
- Dr. Alex Nichols of Plexicorp invents transparent aluminium, creating a form of transparent material with six times the strength of plexiglass. Transparent aluminum later becomes a major component in starships, including being used for viewports.
1991 AD
- The Cold War period on Earth is largely considered to conclude with the collapse of the Soviet Union on 26 December.
1999 AD
- The International Space Station is completed and is an international effort between fifteen nation-states, including the United States of America, Canada, Russia, and Japan.
2002 AD
- Launch of *Nomad* probe, Earth's first interstellar spacecraft.
2008 AD
- Humanity experiences a global financial crisis that results in one of the most severe worldwide economic crises in nearly a century.
2019 AD
- A global viral pandemic occurs on Earth, resulting in economic and social disruption unprecedented in modern human history. Millions fall into unemployment and poverty with little opportunity for recovery.
2020 AD
- Philip Green is elected as the 46th President of the United States on a highly authoritarian socio-economic platform
2021 AD
- The United States of America repeals the Federal Employment Act of 1946. The first Sanctuary Districts are opened later this year.
2024 AD
- Outcry over deaths and circumstances leading to the Bell Riots polarises American political culture further than ever experienced. Philip Green is re-elected to a second term in office as President of the United States of America.
2026 AD
- Second American Civil War. Growing dissent and polarisation between liberal and authoritarian groups leads firstly to widespread civil disobedience and later into outright state secession.
2030 AD
- Launch of *Ares I.* First manned landing on Mars.
2039 AD
- The Lunar Colonies are founded.
2050 AD
- Tamar becomes warp-capable.
2063 AD
- Launch of *Phoenix*, piloted by Zefram Cochrane
Earth's first warp-driven vessel.
2065 AD
- SS *Valiant* traverses Galactic Barrier.
2067 AD
- Launch of *Friendship One*
Earth's first long-range interstellar probe.
2069 AD
- Founding of Utopia Planitia Base on Mars; launch of SS *Conestoga*.
2079 AD
- Deneb II is colonized by Denebians from Deneb V.
2087 AD
- Founding of Terra Nova Colony by SS *Conestoga.*
2103 AD
- Founding of United Martian Colonies.
2113 AD
- United Earth is founded*.*
2147 AD
- ECS *North Star* is lost*.*
2151 AD
- Launch of *Enterprise* (NX-01).
- Using Vulcan star charts, the *Enterprise* (NX-01) makes an historic voyage from Earth to Qo'noS in only four days*.*
- Contact reestablished with the Terra Nova colony*.*
2160 AD
- The Romulan Neutral Zone is established*.*
2161 AD
The United Federation of Planets is founded. Founding members include: Earth (32), Vulcan, and Andoria (52). Charter members include: Mars and the Moon*.*
2178 AD
Terra Nova is admitted to the Federation*.*
2183 AD
First manned landing on Izar by the SS *Horizon*. Izar Colony is founded. Izar is admitted to the Federation*.*
2202 AD
Rigel VI and Rigel X are admitted to the Federation*.*
2223 AD
Delta becomes warp-capable. Delta is admitted to the Federation*.*
2236
SS *Columbia* makes first contact with Talos IV*.*
2245
Launch of USS *Enterprise*, from San Francisco Fleet Yards*.*
2254
USS *Farragut* makes first contact with Neural*.*
2259
Deneb V becomes warp-capable. Deneb V is admitted to the Federation.
2265
Cestus III Colony is founded.

USS *Enterprise* traverses Galactic Barrier following path of SS *Valiant.*