2145, 21 February [reference stardate 0/9302.21]
A Star Fleet scout ship recovers the recorder-marker buoy from the lost
cargo vessel U.S.S. "Atlas." Tapes from the buoy reveal that the
transport was not lost in space, but was fired upon by enemy aliens of
unknown origin. Star Fleet Command later learns that this was the first
act of violence committed by the Romulans against the Federation [FASA].

The U.S.S. "Durance" (FR-250) cargo/tug class ship and her sister ship the
U.S.S. "Gridley" (FR-255) are modified to be escort cruisers [CTP].

October [reference stardate 0/9310]
Star Fleet Command's "Horizon" class cruiser becomes operational. This
is the first class of warship to be jointly designed and constructed by
engineers from several member systems of the new U.F.P. It is also the
first class to be equipped with the new quasi-nuclear photon-neutron tor-
pedoes. An excellent design, it will serve with Star Fleet's frontline
units for almost five decades. More than 1,300 will be built. Each ship
has a complement of 224, warp 3.25 capacity (via 2nd generation warp drive
and 20:1 matter to antimatter fuel) and an ordnance consisting of 4-8
forward lasers, 2-6 particle beam cannons, and 50-250 torpedoes (the
latter number being the upgrade during her service in the Romulan War).
In later years, the "Horizon" class may have been the basis for a dual-
warp driven transport class, some 51 vessels will be registered with Star
Fleet [FASA, SFC, STD2].

In the "Mirror" universe, the empire launches the "Gladiator" class
vessels, 2nd generation warp drive ships [TBoT #14].

Through the assimilation of different species, the Borg come to discover
the Omega molecule which they name Particle 010: the most powerful
substance known to exist, capable of destroying subspace. It becomes
a Borg directive to assimilate it at all costs, as they view the molecule
as perfection. The Borg will sacrifice 29 vessels, 600,000 drones, in
an attempt to synthesize Particle 010 [V 189].

18 October [reference stardate 0/9310.18]
The U.S.S. "Amaretto," operating within Federation-patrolled territory, is
attacked by two starships of unknown configuration. The vessels are
similar to those described by the commander of the U.S.S. "Atlas." The
freighter is severely damaged, but the attackers break off when a Feder-
ation four-ship destroyer squadron appears. The Star Fleet Command flag-
ship attempts to establish communications for purposes of identification
and explanation. The alien vessel fails to understand or ignores all
efforts to communicate, and successfully evades pursuit [FASA].

2146 [reference stardate 0/94]
The Delta VII outpost is destroyed by space pirates. Years later, it
is discovered this was another Romulan criminal act [SFC, FASA].

November [reference stardate 0/9411]
A total of 32 unarmed warp-driven message probes are launched toward
areas of uncharted space from starships and planets near Delta VII.
Each probe contains complete symbolic instructions and messages in
every known language. The messages request the establishment of
diplomatic relations and the resolution of any existing dispute via
peaceful means. No probe is ever regained, and all are assumed to be
lost or destroyed by the pirates [FASA].

The S.S "Urusei Yatsura" DY-430 spaceship, commanded by Dave Glick,
embarks on a nebula survey project into the Ficus sector [TNG 144].

2147
The Theta VII mining and subterranean farming colony is established [STM].

08 July [reference stardate 0/9507.08]
Star Fleet Engineering Command's first major construction project culmin-
ates in the activation of Starbase 1. This is the first major artificial
construction, repair, and service facility built for Star Fleet Command.
Its first commander is Commodore Felix Pjindik after it ends its year-long
tow to Sector 3A, with Chief Engineer Hobbes. Starbase 1 (or in
any case the first starbase) has a hull of natural cometary ice [FASA,
SFC, DSN #16].

In the "Mirror" universe, Outpost One is constructed as the first imperial
fortress in space [TBoT #14].

Edward Abramson, brilliant physicist and developer of transtater physics
is supposedly born--in actuality, he is Flint the Immortal [SFC, RM].

30 November [reference stardate 0/9511.30]
The Federation Council passes a special directive to Star Fleet Command.
In addition to new, massive appropriations for fleet construction, the
directive orders several cruiser formations redeployed to strengthen
defenses in the area where the U.S.S. "Atlas" was lost. A special scout
squadron under the jurisdiction of Star Fleet Intelligence Command is dis-
patched to obtain any possible information on the pirates, and, if
possible, to make diplomatic contact. The squadron consists of twelve
warp-driven patrol craft, each manned by a crew of 15 volunteers. None of
the craft are ever seen or heard from again [FASA].

2148 [reference stardate 0/96]
The U.S.F. "Arrow" class star fighter enters service in the Advance Scout
Fleet of Starbase Defense Capability. They will be joined by "Galliant"
1-2 man star fighters, with advanced first generation warp drive. Similar
to the FP2700 class advanced fighter clearly introduced much later, pro-
pulsion is provided by a Vickers FP2700A warp pod and much later models
(built well into the 23rd Century) will be armed with pulsed phaser
cannons, and measure half the overall length of the "Galliant" class.
Generally attached to planetary defense forces by Star Fleet, they will
not fall under direct Star Fleet jurisdiction. A squadron of 62 will aid
in the defense of Sol system where the ships are nicknamed Frogstar
Fighters [SFC, STD2].

The U.S.S. "Remagen" (FR-252) and U.S.S. "Manassa" (FR-254) cargo/tug ves-
sels of the "Durance" class collide. The "Remagen" sustains major damage
and is subsequently scrapped. The "Manassa" sustains minor damage and is
modified to be an escort cruiser [CTP].

Naw-Rocki is born [TOS #33].

2149
Deneb (Alpha Cygni) becomes the 8th U.F.P. member [STM].

Berlinghoff Rasmussen plays his first high-stakes poker game on Titanias
III, just prior to the plague that will wipe out half the population, sit-
ting across from a Klingon claiming to be from the House of Duras
[DSN #4].

Sometime during this century, Rasmussen will steal a time travel capsule
from a 26th Century researcher. He will use it to travel to the
"Enterprise" in 2368 and attempt to steal items to profit from during his
return to this century, but will be apprehended. The capsule will return
to this era unmanned as programmed [TNG 209].

The first spacefaring hospital ships go on call in U.F.P. charter member
star systems. Along with the "Horizon" class, these interstellar hospital
ships ("Hopkins" class) are among the first created by and for the newly-
incorporated U.F.P. Each member planet having contributed its particular
design needs, so that the hospital ships could address the medical
problems of all the life-forms known. Later, these ships will play an
integral part in the Federation's Medical Assistance Program and be dis-
patched to sectors or systems experiencing severe medical emergencies.
The "Hopkins" class may eventually be converted into monitoring stations.
Set up near planets considered for U.F.P. membership, they will act as
liaisons for communication and diplomatic visits [SFC, STD2].

August [reference stardate 0/9708]
Starbase 3 is completed and assumes operational status. This base is used
as the primary command headquarters for Star Fleet Operations during the
Romulan War. Its great distance from the front makes command, control,
and communications protocols difficult to execute efficiently. For this
reason many Star Fleet squadron and group commanders are able to exert
enormous personal authority, responsibility, and initiative while fighting
this war [FASA].

The Romulan sublight "Warbird" class cruiser (WB) and "Snipe" class
frigate (SNS) are launched. Many variants on the warbird design are to
come [SFB].