Catulla (Theta Pictoris) becomes the 14th U.F.P. member [STM].

[reference stardate 1/24]
First evidence of extragalactic life is discovered when an unknown probe
is recovered from Sector 24 by the "Castor" class U.S.S. "Greyhound." The
probe is a cylinder 2 meters by 357 millimeters whose ion trail was traced
towards the Small Magellanic Cloud, and was believed to have traveled at
warp 30. Analysis by Dr. William Pomeroy, the ship's science officer,
reveals it to be seemingly no more than an inert cylinder with no sign of
recording or transmitting data [SFC].

In the "Mirror" universe, imperial scientists attempt to trace the point
of origin of the extragalactic probe. Joaquin plots an extragalactic
conquest [TBoT #14].

December [reference stardate 1/2412]
Faced with threats that the U.F.P. will revoke its non-aggression
agreements because of the closure of Orion ports to even emergency
traffic, the Orions reopen their ports to U.F.P. shipping on a limited
basis. They also sign new treaties with the U.F.P. These agreements
provide the Orion worlds with a promise of protection from outside
aggression, but bind the Orions only to not directly attacking the
U.F.P. This opens the door for the Orions to trade with both sides if
and when the Klingon Empire and U.F.P. meet in conflict [FASA].

2177 [reference stardate 1/25]
The U.F.P.'s major space development complex, the huge Centauri
Spaceworks, opens with contracts from many member worlds [SFC].

The "Doppler" scout class is decommissioned [SFC].

[Y 65]
The Hydrans develop warp power. By a fortuitous chance, their current
sublight ships adapt very well to warp power. Conversion of these ships
begins. The Klingon D-6 cruiser, F5 frigate, and E4 escort enter service.
The Kzinti strike cruiser, light cruiser, and frigate enter service. The
Type I Drone, a warp 2 capacity missile, enters service. These drones
are first used in combat. The Kzinti and the Klingons develop this
weapon almost simultaneously. The Mark III universal translator becomes
available to prime teams. The Krebiz Capitalist Alliance (KCA) finally
implements warp technology (25 years behind the curve of other races).
The Krebiz launch the FF-O "Clipper" frigate, DD-O "Pincer" destroyer,
CL-O "Mandible" light cruiser, CA-O "Claw" heavy cruiser, and DN-O
"Kraken" dreadnought [SFB].

In the "Mirror" universe, Joaquin is assassinated on Earth by his chief
executive officer, Carl Warner, who becomes the new emperor. Warner, a
cold, battle-hardend military man, is more ruthless than his predecessors
[TBoT #14].

2178
On the outskirts of Romulan space, the Romulan cruiser "Scorah" under the
command of Primus Oran, takes aboard a Gullrey spacecraft. The Rey
emotion-projecting abilities drive the crew insane. The entire ship is
lost with all hands except for Subcenturion Valdus Ionis Zorokove who
escapes by life pod [TOS #67].

[reference stardate 1/26]
The U.F.P. issues a study showing that interstellar tourism may eventually
become the largest industry in the Federation [SFC].

Todahlahr of Andor enters office as the Federation Council President
[FASA].

During this era the most Earth-like planet in the Alpha Centauri B system,
Kent (Alpha B IV) is settled by Humans. This system contains a total of
6 planets (the innermost worlds: Olson, Perry, Lang, and Kent) which will
be destroyed in late 2279 during Alpha B's expansion into an orange giant
[TOS #39].

[Y 66]
The Gorns develop warp power. Incidents occur along the Hydran-Klingon
border. The Klingons want settlement rights on oxygen-nitrogen planets
in Hydran territory; the Hydrans want the same rights on methane worlds
in Klingon space. Standard field armor Mark II becomes available to prime
teams (until 2251) [SFB].

01 November [reference stardate 1/2611.01]
Wilson Energies Ltd. is founded in Great Britain, Terra when Dr. James
Wilson's skills in micro-miniaturization leads to the design of the first
hand-held phaser weapon. This new firm's position is secured when Star
Fleet orders an unprecedented half-million units to be supplied over the
next twelve years. Not content with this coup, Wilson Energies will re-
fine the original Phaser I design which will result in the upgraded Phaser
II pistol and rifle. These advances will in turn create a production de-
mand that Wilson Energies will be hard-pressed to match. Over time, 5
separate manufacturing concerns under Wilson Energies' supervision will be
cranking out phasers 24 hours a day [FASA].

2179, 04 March [reference stardate 1/2703.04]
Leeper-Fell Universal, Ltd. is founded in Tritium, Sol IV as an import/ex-
port company dealing with merchandise ranging from Spican flamegems and