2072 [reference stardate 0/7200]
The Terrans have the last of their encounters with the Vegans [FASA].

The Bajoran wormhole again undergoes subspace inversion [DSN 476].

In the Delta Quadrant, Suspiria's array is constructed. A population of
Ocampa are transported there. Their psychokinetic abilities and life
spans will be enhanced, and by 2372 their population will reach 2,000
[V 126].

February [reference stardate 0/7202]
The Orion colonial governments make first contact with the Klingon Empire
in the Phillo'tok system. They cleverly conceal the real value of their
location in space and their mineral wealth, however, avoiding Klingon dom-
ination by convincing the Empire that the Orions have more to offer as
independent allies. After a minor show of force, the Council assigns a
figurehead Klingon governor to the Orion Colonies; he never actually at-
tempts to exercise control, and his position is mostly that of a trade
liaison. The average Orion is totally unaware that the colonies are
'officially' a Klingon protectorate. They do recognize a rich new market
when they see one, and so start to trade with the Klingons. Meanwhile,
the controlling Orion trade families remain watchful to assure that the
Empire does not become too interested in Rigel's wealth [FASA].

June [reference stardate 0/7206]
As a result of meetings with Vulcans and Alpha Centaurians, a detailed
study is published on Terra strongly recommending a formal interstellar
alliance between the three worlds [FASA].

The philosopher Q (Quinn) in imprisoned in a comet adrift in the Delta
Quadrant by the Q Continuum for his death wish. He will be freed
by the "Voyager" in three centuries [V 130].

October [reference stardate 0/7210]
The tenth, and last, Space Ark is launched, complete with early
transporter technology. Of all ten generation ships, only the passengers
of this last ship will survive [FASA, Te/a].

The Kahrilites fight for the independence of a southern Vulcan district
at about this time. They will be granted independence and their
movement will quickly die [GN 26].

Interstat code becomes outdated around this era [Te/a].

2073, January [reference stardate 0/7301]
Commerical spacelanes are established between Vulcan, Terra, and Alpha
Centauri [FASA].

Warp 1 is coined for the speed of light [ST VIII].

Yoshi journies to Vulcan as part of an exchange of scientists and
agricultural experts. He will seek Vulcan citizenship and be granted
a teaching fellowship at ShiKahr, never to return to Earth [GN 2].

Zefram Cochrane is quoted for saying "Don't try to be a great man, just
be a man, and let history make its own judgements" [ST VIII].

Hera (492 Lyncis III) is colonized by unmodified Humans who believe in
eugenics (before leaving Earth they were all carefully screened for
genetic damage). The first colonists only number 2,000 [TNG #42].

20 August [reference stardate 0/7308.20]
First contact is made with the Tellarites. Under the command of Admiral
Abel Niwen of the "Liberty" class U.N.S.S. "Bonhomme Richard," a fleet of
ten ships in Terra's United Nations Space Force on patrol in the Sol
system meets a single, intruding Tellarite ship. After an unusual con-
frontation, the Tellarite commander accepts an offer of peaceful coexist-
ence between the two races. Terran contact with the planet Tellar (61
Cygni V) will be by the U.S.S. "Earickson" and will throw the planet into
panic, nearly destroying their economy. A worldwide broadcast shows a
benevolent meeting between Captain Harland Anders and the Tellarite
monarch Gartov. This incident is an early inspiration for the Prime
Directive [FASA, SFC, TWF].

In the Delta Quadrant, a Trevin ship crashes on Draanis IV [SNW].

In the "Mirror" universe, the first contact with the Tellarites also
occurs. They employ the "Three Billy Goats Gruff" tactic, offering the
location of the Rigel Trading Planets (Rigel II and IV) in exchange for
imperial immunity [TBoT #14].

The "Glenn" class space buses are retired from service [SFC].

December [reference stardate 0/7312]
Emperor Karvan of the Klingon Empire orders the destruction of the Jaak, a
semi-reptilian servitor race of telepaths, because he finds them too
untrustworthy. A power struggle results, with Karvan caught in the
middle. Finally, the Emperor is slain in single combat by General Kagga,
a respected military leader holding commissions in both the ground forces
and the Imperial Navy. Kagga's prestige gains him the throne--for exactly

one hour after which he is executed for treason. There will be five weak
Emperors chosen and removed in the next 25 years, and many of the recently
resumed colonization efforts again fall idle [FASA].

2074
Sluggo Cola becomes famous with its slogan in the Ferengi Alliance.
The beverage might have been first introduced during this era [DSN 547].

17 April [reference stardate 0/7404.17]
The first successful test of warp radio between Pluto and Terra makes
interstellar communication practical for the first time, allowing com-
munication in weeks instead of years between nearby star systems.
Transmissions are at 64 times the speed of light. Inauguration ceremonies
are held at the Farpluto Transmitting Platform (Bela Abruzzi, United
Nations Representative), Outer Eridani Transmitting Platform (T'Pau,
Vulcan Academy of Sciences Representative), and the Centauri Transmitting
Platform (Zormer Ganderane, Alpha Centauri Representative) [FASA, SFC].

Molly O'Brien arrives from 2374 on the planet Golana. In one timeline
she will be shortly urged to return through the portal by her 18 year
old self. In another timeline she remains abandoned for a decade
before being retrieved by Chief O'Brien [DSN 548].

A war of independence is fought on the planet Om in the Delta Quadrant
[TCT #4].

2075
The Optimum Movement triumphs in the elections on Earth. The Royal
Family goes into hiding as the Optimal Republic of Great Britain is
established. In the United States, the Constitution is suspended [GN 18].

In the Delta Quadrant, the Moneans discover and colonize their ocean
world [V 203].

Synthococcus Novae, a bacillus strain, is created by accident on Tiburon
(Omega Fornacis III) [MRM, WEd].

The first small interstellar scouts, the "Franklin" class enter service.
Only a crew of four is required on these small warp driven ships [SFC].

The "Columbus" class explorers are phased-out as warp driven ships enter
service [SFC].

The U.S.S. "Lynx" (NCC-4600) timeship, on her seventh mission, explores
the legends of a black hole in the Gamma Hydra sector [LTP].
On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG].

29 November [reference stardate 0/7511.29]
First contact with the Andorians nearly ends in disaster when an Andorian
starship fires on a Terran exploratory vessel. Terra prepares for war,
but cooler heads on Vulcan convince Terran leaders to negotiate with the
growing Andorian Empire [FASA].