2163, 05 January [reference stardate 1/1001.05]
The negotiations establishing the Romulan Neutral Zone destroy the
political aspirations of Councilman Dannon. His opponents claim that
he, as chief negotiator, gave away too much of the disputed area to
the Romulans. Dannon is politically censured, and later, loses his
position as Federation Councilman [FASA].

The U.S.S. "Durance" (FR-250) modified cargo/tug escort cruiser is
decommissioned as a museumpiece. The U.S.S. "Heron Bay" (FR-251),
U.S.S. "Avior" (FR-253), and U.S.S. "Gridley" (FR-255) "Durance" class
vessels are decommissioned and scrapped. The U.S.S. "Cypress"

(FR-256) and U.S.S. "Aberdeen" (FR-257) are later sold to neutral
systems. The U.S.S. "Halsey" (FR-261) experimental test ship is re-
moved from service [CTP].

January [reference stardate 1/1001]
With the Romulan War ended, budgetary constraints force Star Fleet
Command to decommission a number of warships. The entire fleet of
"Messier" class cruisers is deactivated, even though the class served
exceptionally well throughout the Romulan War. The Zone of Transport
Escort is lifted, and galactic peace brings tremendous growth in
industry, trade, and tourism [FASA, SFC].

A woman challenges the Right of Supersedence on Ligon II--the last to
do so till 2364 [TNG 104].

Marcus van Diemen is born [TOS #16].

Old Lucy is born on Okeanos (Eris V) [TOS #66].

The Snake Clans revolt on the planet Elas. Dohlman Skuah becomes the
first of the line of Kesmeth. She will rule for nine Elasian years
[TOS #68].

The "Normandy" class advanced star fighter enters service. Each craft has
a complement of 3 and advanced second generation warp drive. They are
direct descendants of the "Galliant" class star fighters and the immediate
predecessors of the FP2700 class advanced fighters [SFC, STD2].

A bottle of Saurian brandy of this year's vintage will become a part of
Flint the Immortal's collection within a century. McCoy will share it
with Spock and Captain Kirk in 2263 [RM].

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

[reference stardate 1/11]
Gralless of Tellar enters office as the Federation Council President
[FASA].

In the "Mirror" universe, Deneb becomes the 90th world to be vanquished by
the empire. By 2165, that number will reach 100 [TBoT #14].

2164
The U.F.P.-M'dok War begins [TNG #8].

The Delos system is first contacted by a U.F.P. scoutship [TNG 123].

In the Delos system, the planet Onara is stricken by a plague and the
cure (felicium) is found on the neighboring world, Brekka. A trading
agreement is established [TNG 123].

The Energy Barrier at the edge of the galaxy is first detected.
Captain Damion will certainly be aware of it prior the "Enterprise's"
disasterous encounter of stardate 1312.4 [LOR, SFD, MBK #2].

The U.S.S. "Cypress" (FR-256) "Durance" class vessel is purchased
by a neutral system. Her sister ships, the U.S.S. "Cay'Andera" (FR-259),
U.S.S. "Sierra Vista" (FR-262) and the U.S.S. "Grevenmacher" (FR-264)
are decommissioned. The U.S.S. "Rio Verde" (FR-258) and "Manheim"
(FR-260) are decommissioned and scrapped. The U.S.S. "Halsey" (FR-261)
is destroyed at the Arcturus Firing Range [CTP].

Neural nets fall out of favor for general use during this era. The
reliability of parallel processors and subspace information buses that
bypass the speed of light limitations solves the speed problem in conven-
tional computers [TOS #77].

The Hoshan are attacked in space and mistakenly assume the Zeator are
responsible [TOS #32].

[Y 48]
The First Lyran-Kzinti War begins [SFB].

Singa stows away aboard a ship bound for Raga's Planet [ON 6].

Klingon Emperor Kadrya is born in the Empire [TOS #16].

July [reference stardate 1/1207]
The period of withdrawal from the Neutral Zone permitted under peace
treaty is now over. From this time on, no warship may cross the Romulan
Neutral Zone. All Federation cultural exchange programs resume, after
having been suspended during the Romulan War. Federation officials
release a public survey poll showing rising confidence in the U.F.P. and
its ability to perform its intended duties [FASA].

The Galactic Outreach Program resumes after a ten year suspension [SFC].

09 September [reference stardate 1/1209.9]
Shuvinaaljis Warp Technologies, Inc. is founded in Shuridar, Vulcan
as a manufacturer of warp engine systems. They will later develop
a new range of micro-warp engine technologies [FASA].

Mudpigs are discovered lumbering around Rigel IV [TOS #31].

17 December [reference stardate 1/1212.17]
S'Lek Varan is founded in Shuridar, Vulcan. A producer of auxiliary and
support systems for both commercial and military craft, it will not only
contract through the Vulcan government but also work as a sub-contractor
for other less specialized shipbuilders on cooperative projects [FASA].

In the Second History timeline, Romulan ships attack Vulcan. After 6
months of battle, the Vulcans succeed in infiltrating Romulan surveillance
vessels and are quick to adapt Romulan stardrive. They contact
neighboring systems to push back the Romulan warships. The Vulcan High
Council establishes the groundwork for the Interstellar Alliance of
Planets [TOS #24].

2165, January [reference stardate 1/1301]
Official membership in the United Federation of Planets reaches 100
[FASA].

Leo Brownell is born during this era. He will formulate the combination
of dilithium thrust with duotronics to allow for continuous warp drive,
in the 23rd Century [GN 3].

21 March [reference stardate 1/1303.21]
Abraham Dannon, author of the Romulan/Federation peace treaty and
chief negotiator of its provisions, is assassinated by a spectator at
a political rally where he was scheduled to speak. A controversial,
much-despised figure in his own time, Dannon will later be revered for
his contributions to galactic peace. The Terran civilian decoration
for peace, the Dannon Prize, is named for him [FASA].

The Educational Sub-committee completes its work. Its recommendations
to the Military Staff Committee and the Federation Council include
locating the Star Fleet Academy in San Francisco, in close proximity to
Star Fleet Headquarters [SASH].

The rebuilding of Starbase 1 is completed and is towed to its original
location [SFC].

The U.S.S. "Aberdeen" (FR-257), U.S.S. "Cay'Andera" (FR-259), and U.S.S.
"Grevenmacher" (FR-264) "Durance" class cargo/tugs are purchased by
neutral systems. The U.S.S. "Sierra Vista" (FR-262) is destroyed at the
Arcturus Test Range [CTP].

The "Powers" class scout enters service, with a complement of 20 and
advanced second generation warp drive [SFC].

The planet Lorca is settled by colonists from Earth [TNG #7].

The M'dok are defeated by the U.F.P. and, like their Kzinti relatives,
are stripped of their empire and confined to a small area of space
[TNG #8].

The Star Fleet Lunar Hall of Justice is constructed in Oceanview on
Earth's moon [GN 7].

The Omega Sejanus system is colonized [TNG 130].

Privately funded genetics labs on Earth produce the first Human-Vulcan
hybrid. The accomplishment is kept secret for almost a century [TOS #44].

[Y 50]
The Near Side Krebiz system of Alnid is the centerpiece in the First
Klingon-Kzinti War. The Klingons capture Alnid in 2188. The Romulan
sublight shuttle enters service [SFB].

Guinan meets Q during this era [TNG 142].