2150
A World Government is in existence on Earth, or possibly just formed
[TNG 260].

Navigational buoys are placed at each sector corner and along spacelanes
for commercial and private interstellar craft [LOR].

The U.S.S. "Heron Bay" (FR-251) and the U.S.S. "Manheim" (FR-260)
"Durance" class cargo/tugs are modified to be light destroyers. The
U.S.S. "Rio Verde" (FR-258) is modified to be a science/survey vessel
[CTP].

The Eristaffe-Zynn Defense and Space Systems Division is established on
Sebaldhesta Sennis [SsD].

The Human presence extends for a radius of 30 parsecs [STD2].

With the androids' unification of the planet Vemla, war is abolished--
until the androids revolt in 2347 [TNG #20].

Tetsuo Inomata, Hikaru Sulu's great-grandfather, is born [TOS #47].

Increased Star Fleet construction programs brings forth the "Manta" class
space tank. This small yet powerful vessel has a tremendous offensive
capability. They are joined by the "Clark" class 10-man space tanks
[SFC].

Small-scale student exchange programs begin among several U.F.P. members
[SFC].

[Y 34]
The Gorn sublight battleship enters service [SFB].

2151, 01 January [reference stardate 0/9901.1]
The Bank of Andor is founded in Daldorran, Andor--the main repository for
U.F.P. hard currency holdings [FASA].

04 May [reference stardate 0/9905.04]
In the most tragic incident of piracy to date, the commercial passenger
liner S.S. "Diana" is systematically attacked. Almost 600 passengers and
crew are killed and the cargo apparently stolen. The U.S.S. "Intrepid"
cruiser of the "Messier" class, commanded by Captain Henry McKenna, re-
trieves the remains of the "Diana." Within weeks, the Diana Lives! Found-
ation is established so that people do not forget the tragedy of the
ship's loss [FASA, SFC].

The Kitjef system is discovered by the "Alamo," an early multigen-
erational exploration vessel. The system is named after their most
recently born children, Kit Carson and Jefferson Davis. Only the

second world is Class M and will be briefly mined for uranium until
superior energy sources become available. It will be used many
times for U.F.P. training and test missions [TNG #39].

Emanuel Tagore is born [TOS #16].

2152, January [reference stardate 1/5201]
The Arcturus Test Range begins operations, serving as Star Fleet's newest
propulsion and weaponry test facility [SFC, FASA].

[reference stardate 1/0000]
At a major Earth Spaceflight Conference on Starbase 5, Dr. Milton
Kornheiser speaks out on the future of interstellar vessels, stating that
warp factor 4 is the limit for warp drive engines even if the matter/anti-
matter reaction becomes 100% efficient [SFC].

January [reference stardate 1/0001]
Several U.F.P. cultural exchange programs, including the Student Exchange
Program and the Galactic Cultural Exchange, are postponed indefinitely.
The reasons include a decreasing interest in the projects and the fear of
pirates attacking shipping [FASA, SFC].

March [reference stardate 1/0003]
The ascendance of Keth epetai-Rivaki to the Klingon Imperial Throne begins
a new era of Klingon expansionism and prosperity. Known as "the Centenar-
ian," Keth will live to be just over 100 standard years old, and have the
longest known reign of any Klingon emperor to date [FASA].

Marcos XII becomes the 9th U.F.P. member [STM].

[Y 36]
The first Gorn-Romulan War begins [SFB].

On Omega IV it is the Year of the Red Bird (plus or minus 5 years) [OG].

21 November [reference stardate 1/0011.21]
Star Fleet's 155th Combat Squadron, currently on recreational leave, is
caught in a surprise attack at the site of the unfinished Outer Sector
Defense Outpost 4. A major sensor failure at the outpost permits a squad-
ron of pirate cruisers to sneak up and catch the squadron unprepared for
combat. Though the pirates left the incomplete base untouched, they de-
stroyed eleven of the squadron's twelve starships. Enemy losses are
believed to be very light [FASA].

2153, 01 January [reference stardate 1/0101.01]
New Years Day celebrations throughout colonized space are interrupted

with the news of the destruction at Outer Sector Defense Outpost 4.
The U.S.S. "Carronade", a "Cavalry" class destroyer, survives to report
about the sneak attack. The senior officers of the destroyer describe
enemy vessels painted as giant, winged creatures that performed suicide
runs with fusion-explosive missiles. Intercepted subspace radio trans-
missions fron this battle are translated, finally giving the enemy a name
--the Romulans. The U.F.P. also obtains its first accurate bearing on
Romulan-held space [FASA].

Trivium (Element 127) is discovered in the Denevan asteroid belt.
This element can be used in flares [MRM, OA].

The Centauri Firing Range opens for use by all members of the U.F.P.
[SFC].

2154
A ship disappears in the Cicada/Taurean region [LS/a].

U.F.P. tension continues to grow as reports from outlying sectors suggest
these space pirates may be an organized, well prepared force, not a
loosely knit band of renegades [SFC].

The "Mercury" class scout enters service, with a ship's complement of 62
and second generation warp drive propulsion [SFC].

[Y 38]
The Lyran-Klingon War begins; no details are known. Equipment available
to prime teams now includes Federation acid and fire-resistant uniforms
[SFB].

Military salutes go out of style [GN 11].

2155, 02 February [reference stardate 1/0302.2]
Starwide Merchants, Inc. is founded in Grinitaine, Alpha Centauri to fin-
ance and equip colonial expeditions [FASA].

[Y 39]
The Gorns lose the first Gorn-Romulan War at Gorn-Shima [SFB].

Kethas epetai-Khemara is born in the Klingon Empire [TOS #16].

02 November [reference stardate 1/0311.02]
Outer Sector Defense Outpost 1 (Starbase 1), located in the Delta II
system, is destroyed by a squadron of seven Romulan cruisers. Commodore
Tonsum Han of the U.S.S. "Garibaldi" ("Horizon" class), commanding the
159th Combat Squadron, has his entire force out on maneuvers during the

time of attack. He is subsequently court-martialed and discharged for
dereliction of duty. Ships of the same design will attack the U.S.S.
"Patton" and will be noted by Graff nearly a century later [FASA, SFC,
GN 3].

In the "Mirror" universe, a Romulan outpost is destroyed by the I.S.S.
"Constitution," and a Romulan military mobilization begins [TBoT #14].

06 December [reference stardate 1/0312.06]
Star Fleet Command institutes a Mobilization Alert to bring all bases
and construction facilities to combat readiness. As part of the
Mobilization Alert, a Zone of Transport Escort is established in the
disputed areas. Star Fleet assigns military escorts to all priority
transports [FASA].