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The ASR Universe

HISTORY OF ASR

Since the the club's founding in 1991, a rich tapestry of history has been woven by the hundreds of writers who have come through ALB's doors. Those creatve works have formed our back-history, the basics of which are listed below.

19th and 20th Centuries

• 1800s Guinan, El-Aurian and friend of Jean-Luc Picard is born. (exact date unknown).

• 1930 Social worker Edith Keeler is killed in a traffic accident in NY City, witnessed by Spock, McCoy and Kirk.

• 1947 A Ferengi shuttle from the 24th century crashes near Roswell, New Mexico leading to the first unofficial contact between the two species.

• 1950s A border dispute begins between Andoria and Vulcan which lasts for the next two hundred years.

• 1957 Sputnik 1 becomes the first Human-made satellite to be launched into Earth's orbit.

• An investigating Vulcan ship crash-lands near Carbon Creek PA, leading to unofficial first contact between Humans and Vulcans.

• 1958 The National Aeronautical & Space Administration (NASA) is founded on Terra.

• 1968 Gary Seven's secret sabotage of a U.S. orbital nuclear platform spurred a stronger anti-weapon agreement.

• 1969 The Earth spacecraft Apollo 11 lands on the Moon, recording Humanity's first steps on another world.

• Captain John Christopher, a U.S. Air Force interceptor pilot, reports a UFO, but it soon disappears from view.

• 1986 Dr. Gillian Taylor of Sausalito's Cetacean Institute protects, exhibits, and studies two endangered Terran Humpback whales.

• Dr. Nichols of Plexicorp invents transparent aluminum on Terra.

• 1992-1996 Eugenics Wars on Earth result in over 30 million deaths. (Events of the Temporal Wars cause this time to be shifted)

• 1996 Khan Noonien Singh and 84 other 'augments' leave Terra in the SS Botany Bay, a DY-100 sleeper ship.

21st Century

• 2016 The Vulcans make first contact with Klingons in the H'atoria system.

• 2024 The outcry over the deaths and circumstances leading to the Bell Riots served as a crucial milestone in the prehistory of the Federation.

• 2026 Social and civil unrest in the U.S. results in the 2nd Civil War, the beginning of World War III.

• 2030s The Xindi Civil War ends with the destruction of Xindus

• 2032 Zefram Cochrane is born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Terra.

• 2050s The Andorians first arrive on the class D planet they call Weytahn, beginning to terraform and colonize it.

• 2053 World War III ends with a nuclear holocaust, Earth begins its long journey towards recovery.

• 2063 Borg drones from 2373 travel back in time and unsuccessfully try to prevent Zefram Cochrane's flight.

• Cochrane brakes the light barrier, first contact with the Vulcans in Bozeman, MT, Terra.

• 2067 The United Earth Space Probe Agency launches Friendship 1, the agency replaces NASA as Terra's main space exploration organization until the creation of Star Fleet.

• 2078 Terra Nova established as the first Terra colony outside the Sol system.

• 2080s Phlox is born on Denobula, in the Denobula Triaxa system.

• 2088 T'Pol is born on Vulcan.

• 2097 Under the terms of the Treaty of 2097, Weytahn is officially claimed by the Vulcans, who call it Paan Mokar.

22nd Century

• 2103 The Martian colonies are established.

• 2111 Jonathan Archer is born in upstate New York, Terra.

• 2113 By this year, war, poverty, disease, and hunger have been virtually eliminated on Earth.

• 2115 Malcolm Reed is born in England, Europe, Terra.

• 2119 Zefram Cochrane helps found the Warp Five Complex with Dr. Henry Archer.

• Cochrane disappears into deep space shortly after, and is eventually presumed dead.

• 2121 Charles 'Tripp' Tucker III is born in Florida, Terra.

• 2124 The first Terran matter transporter is developed by Emory Erickson.

• 2126 Travis Mayweather is born on the ESC HORIZON cargo ship.

• 2129 Hoshi Sato is born in Kyoto, Japan, Terra.

• 2140 Earth Star Fleet Commanders Jonathan Archer and A.G. Robinson are the first Humans to break the warp 2 barrier in the NX Beta.

• 2143 Humans break the warp 2 barrier as part of the Warp Five and NX Programs.

• 2150 Earth becomes fully unified when all nation-states join the World Government.

• 2151 Terra launches the USS ENTERPRISE NX-01, Captain Jonathan Archer commanding.

• Earth unofficially makes first contact with the Klingon Empire when Klaang crash-lands in Broken Bow, Oklahoma.

• ENTERPRISE begins Humanity's involvement in the Temporal Cold War with the first encounter with the Cabal and Suliban.

• 2152 The "Fundamental Declaration of the Martian Colonies" are published.

• 2153 Scientists discover a Borg wreckage and 2 drone bodies in the frozen Arctic region on Terra.

• Lasting almost one year, the Xindi crisis begins with an attack on Earth costing seven million lives.

• The ENTERPRISE NX-01 is recalled to Terra following the attack and refitted prior to the Delphic Expanse mission.

• 2154 A Klingon disease caused by genetic manipulation is cured, but genetic mutations will make many Klingons appear Human-like for generations to come.

• Dr. Arik Soong restores his relationship with his genetically-enhanced "children:" the Augments but ultimately fails and is returned to prison.

• On Vulcan, the Romulan-influenced High Council is overthrown by the Syrrannites.

• Peace with the Xindi is achieved once the Sphere Builders are defeated.

• The belligerent Romulan Star Empire uses two drone ships to try and destabilize the Alpha Quadrant alliance.

• USS COLUMBIA NX-02 is launched, Captain Erika Hernandez commanding.

• Vice Admiral Maxwell Forrest is killed when a terrorist bomb detonated at the United Earth Embassy on Vulcan.

2155 Human, Vulcan, Andorian, Tellarite, and other representatives begin to form a Coalition of Planets.

• 2156-2160 The Romulan Star Empire declares war on the Coalition of planets, no face-to-face contact made.

• The humiliating defeat of the Romulans at the Battle of Cheron effectively ends the Earth-Romulan War.

• 2160s Jonathan Archer is promoted to Admiral and ultimately is confirmed as Commander-in-Chief Star Fleet.

• 2161 Commander Charles Tucker III (allegedly) dies by sacrificing himself to save Jonathan Archer.

• United Federation of Planets founded, charter signed by Terra, Vulcan, Andor and Tellar Prime.

• 2166 Sarek, son of Skonn and father of Spock, Sybok and legal guardian of Michael Burnham is born.

• 2167 The USS ARCHON NCC-189 is lost near System C111 while visiting Beta III.

• 2184 Jonathan Archer begins an eight-year tenure as President of the United Federation of Planets.

• 2195 Robert April, future Ambassador and Captain of the ENTERPRISE NCC-1701 is born.

23rd Century

• 2202 Philippa Georgiou, future captain of the Walker-class USS SHENZHOU NCC-1227 is born on Terra.

• 2205 Christopher Pike, future captain of the USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701 is born in Mojave, California Terra.

• 2124 Una Chin-Riley, future Executive Officer of the ENTERPRISE 1701 is born on Illyria.

• 2218 First contact with the Klingon Empire leading to nearly a century of hostilities between the two powers.

• 2219 Richard Daystrom is born, future inventor of the duotronic computer system used by Star Fleet for generations.

• 2222 Montgomery Scott is born in Scotland, Terra.

• 2223 Relations between the Federation and the Klingon Empire degenerate starting a tense cold war.

• 2226 Michael Burnham, future convict and captain of the USS DISCOVERY NCC-1031 is born on Terra.

• 2227 Leonard McCoy is born in Georgia, Terra.

• 2230 First contact between the Federation and Gorn. (estimated, exact date unknown)

• Gary Mitchell, friend of James Kirk and Helmsman of the USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701 is born.

• Michael Burnham is adopted by Spock and Amanda Grayson.

• Section 31 discovers the Klingons are researching time travel, leading to the development of the Daedalus Project.

• Spock and T'Pring are born on Vulcan.

• 2233 James Tiberius Kirk is born to George and Winona Kirk in Riverside, Iowa on Terra.

• 2236 The SS COLUMBIA crashes on the planet Talos IV. Vina is the only survivor.

• 2237 Nyota Uhura is born in Kenya, Terra.

• Hikaru Sulu is bon in San Francisco, Terra.

• 2243 Doctor Richard Daystrom invents the duotronic computer system, the primary computing platform for all Star Fleet vessels.

• 2245 Launch of the Constitution-class USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701, Captain Robert April commanding & Cdr. Christopher Pike XO and Doctor Sarah April the Chief Medical Officer.

• Launch of the Constitution-class USS CAYUGA NCC-1557, Captain Marie Batel commanding.

• The Battle of Donatu V, one of the few skirmishes fought during the Federation-Klingon Cold War.

• Pavel Andreievich Chekov is born in Russia, Terra.

• Launch of the Constitution-class USS CONSTELLATION NCC-1017, Captain Matthew Decker commanding.

• The Battle of Donatu V is fought between the Federation and Klingon Empire.

• 2250 Robert April appointed UFP Ambassador-at-large, Captain Christopher Pike assumes command of the ENTERPRISE NCC-1701.

• 2253 The Axanar Rebellion occurs.

• 2256 Crossfield-class USS DISCOVERY NCC-1031 launched, Captain Gabriel Lorca commanding.

• An open war between the Federation and the internally volatile Klingon Empire breaks out.

• USS Shenzou XO Cdr. Michael Burnham disobeys orders of Captain Georgiou, charged with mutiny and court martialed.

• 2257 The costly Federation-Klingon war comes to an end and the Klingon Empire is politically stabilized.

• USS DISCOVERY NCC-1031 makes the first incursion into what is known as the 'Mirror Universe'.

• 2259 Christopher Pike is temporarily promoted to Fleet Captain over operations in Bannon's Nebula and Bavali Station.

• Lt. Cdr. James T. Kirk is assigned as XO of the USS FARRAGUT NCC-1647, Captain Stephen Garrovick commanding.

• 2264 Tuvok is born on Vulcanis Lunar colony.

• 2265 James T. Kirk succeeds Christopher Pike as the next Captain of the ENTERPRISE NCC-1701 the youngest in Star Fleet at the time.

• Captain Christopher Pike is again promoted to the position of Fleet Captain.

• ENTERPRISE NCC0-1701 begins its first five-year mission under Captain James T. Kirk commanding.

• The ENTERPRISE becomes one of the first Earth ships to reach the edge of the Milky Way Galaxy, where they encounter the galactic barrier. Gary Mitchell and Elizabeth Dehner are among the Enterprise officers who die in the line of duty.

• The El-Aurian homeworld is destroyed by the Borg.

• The Federation and Klingon Empire sign a peace treaty.

• 2266 After a century of isolation, the Romulan Star Empire engages in a series of unprovoked attacks on several outposts along the Romulan Neutral Zone.

• An accident aboard a class J starship releases delta radiation, killing several Star Fleet cadets and severely injuring Fleet Captain Christopher Pike, confining him to a wheelchair.

• Dr. Leonard McCoy replaces Dr. Mark Piper as ship's surgeon and chief medical officer aboard the USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701.

• ENTERPRISE NCC-1701 crew encounters Zefram Cochrane on an asteroid in the Gamma Canaris region, kept alive by the Companion.

• Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu transfers from staff physicist to helm officer aboard the USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701.

• Lieutenant Nyota Uhura becomes chief communications officer and Janice Rand becomes the captain's yeoman on the USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701.

• The UFP and Romulan Star Empire establish a "colony of galactic peace" on the planet Nimbus III.*

• 2267 ENTERPRISE NCC-1701 encounters the SS BOTANY BAY adrift in space. After a failed takeover, the remaining augments including Khan Noonien Singh are given the chance to colonize Ceti Alpha V in lieu of prison.

• Ensign Pavel Chekov joins the crew of the USS . Before the end of the year, Chekov becomes chief navigator.

• First contact with the Horta race, a sentient non-humanoid silicon cycle life form native to the planet Janus VI.

• Fleet Captain Christopher Pike is taken by Commander Spock and the USS Enterprise to the planet Talos IV, goes into retirement, and lives with Vina in illusory bliss.

• The original shuttlecraft GALILEO from the USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701 is incinerated and destroyed. Fortunately, the five crew members on board are transported aboard before its destruction.

• USS CONSTELLATION NCC-1017 is destroyed by eliminating an alien planet killer. Commodore Matt Decker and his entire crew are killed by the planet killer.

• USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701 discovers the 'Shore Leave' planet in the Omicron Delta sector.

• USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701 uncovers the truth behind the disappearance of the starship ARCHON that had been lost a hundred years earlier, when it visited the planet Beta III.

• Constitution-class USS EXETER NCC-1672 is declared abandoned after the entire crew is killed as a result of contamination from the, otherwise undetected, bacteriological disease from the planet Omega IV, Omega sector, Beta Quadrant. The lone survivor of the EXETER, Captain Ronald Tracey is arrested by Captain James Kirk for violating the Prime Directive.

• 2268 A Slaver stasis box is discovered by archaeologists on the planet Kzin..

• Ceti Alpha VI explodes and turns the former M class planet Ceti Alpha V into a barren wasteland.

• Dr. Leonard McCoy contracts the rare illness xenopolycythemia but is cured a short time later via the Fabrini's vast database.

• Dr. Richard Daystrom suffers a mental breakdown aboard the USS Enterprise.

• During M-5 wargames exercises, the USS EXCALIBUR NCC-1664 is severely crippled and her entire crew killed by the rogue M-5 computer. 53 casualties suffered on the USS LEXINGTON NCC-1709 as well.

• On the Shore Leave planet in the Omicron Delta region, the Keeper of the planet dies.

• The United Federation of Planets hosts the Babel Conference, which eventually results in Coridan's admission to the Federation.

• USS DEFIANT NCC-1764 is discovered by the USS ENTERPRISE adrift in the interphase of Tholian space with all of the crew dead due to mass insanity.

• USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701 visits Deep Space Station K-7 and encounters the Tribbles.

• USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701 makes first contact with intergalactic beings the Kelvans from the Andromeda Galaxy. This first contact is at first difficult as the Kelvans attempt to hijack the Enterprise and kill one of the crew.

• USS INTREPID NCC-1631 is destroyed and its entire crew of Vulcans killed, as well as the destruction of the Gamma 7A system, by an enormous space going single-celled organism.

• 2269 Captain James T. Kirk, Commander Spock, and historian Erickson use the Guardian of Forever to observe Federation and Orion history firsthand.

• Lieutenant Arex replaces Ensign Pavel Chekov as the USS Enterprise's chief navigator as Chekov was assigned further training.

• Lieutenant M'Ress is assigned to be a relief communications officer for Lieutenant Uhura aboard the USS Enterprise.

• The asteroid ship Yonada reaches its destination and the Fabrini settle down under the leadership of high priestess Natira.

• The star Beta Niobe supernovas, destroying the planet Sarpeidon, orbiting the primary Beta Niobe in the Alpha Quadrant.

• USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701 makes first contact with the Excalbians.

• 2270 At the conclusion of ENTERPRISE's historic 5-year mission, Kirk is promoted to Rear Admiral, skipping Commodore.

• Captain Will Decker assigned as commanding officer of the ENTERPRISE during her extensive refit.

• 2271 USS ENTERPRISE, temporarily under command of Admiral Kirk encounters the V'ger probe.

• 2278 USS BOZEMAN NCC-1941 disappears while on the Typhon Expanse, Captain Morgan Bateson commanding.

• 2285 USS RELIANT NCC-1864 mistakes Ceti Alpha V for VI and discovers Khan Noonien Singh and his followers who commandeer the RELIANT and the Genesis Device to seek revenge against Admiral Kirk for marooning them decades ago.

• David Marcus, son of Dr. Carol Marcus and James Kirk, is murdered by a Klingon officer while on the Genesis Planet.

• The detonation of the Genesis Device during the Battle of the Mutara Nebula.

• USS ENTREPRISE NCC-1701 lost in orbit of the Genesis planet, Murtara sector.

• 2286 Constitution II-class USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701-A launched, Captain James T. Kirk commanding.

• Earth is again saved from being obliterated by a probe of unknown origin.

• Humpback whales are reintroduced to the Terran oceans.

• 2287 Captain Hikaru Sulu given command of the USS EXCELSIOR NCC-2000 (formerly NX-2000).

• 2290s Doctor Leonard McCoy is promoted to Captain. Later promoted to Admiral and assigned as Commander of Star Fleet Medical (COMMED).
• 2291 USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701-A is decommissioned, preserved at the Star Fleet Museum orbiting Athan Prime.

• 2293 Captain James T. Kirk presumed killed by a hull breach on the ENTERPRISE NCC-1701-B.

• Klingon Chancellor Gorkon is assassinated during a failed coup of Star Fleet and the Federation.

• Praxis, moon of the Klingon homeworld Qo'noS is destroyed in a large explosion caused by over-mining and insufficient safety precautions.

• The Constitution II-class USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701-B launched, Captain John Harriman Commanding.

• The Khitomer Accords are signed establishing a peace between the Federation and Klingon Empire.

• 2294 Excelsior-class USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701-B launched, Captain Harriman commanding. A burst of energy from the Nexus breached the secondary hull of the ENTERPRISE, Kirk was lost and presumed dead.

• Captain Montgomery Scott retires from Star Fleet, enroute to the Norpin colony on the USS JENOLAN to retire.

24th Century

• 2301 Jean-Luc Picard is born in LA Barre, France, Terra.

• Nyota Uhura is promoted to Captain, given command of Lancelot-class USS LEONDEGRANCE NCC-2176.

• 2311 The Tomed Incident between the UFP and Romulan Star Empire costs thousands of lives.

• 2319 The Cardassian Union begins the occupation and subjugation of Bajor.

• 2324 Beverly Crusher is born in Copernicus City, Luna (Sol-III-A).

• 2329 Chakotay is born in Trebus, an inhabited planet near the Federation-Cardassian border.

• The Treaty of Algeron is signed ending hostilities and the UFP promising no cloaking technology research.

• 2330s Ambassador-class USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701-C launched, Captain J.P. Hanson commanding.

• 2332 Benjamin Lafayette Sisko is born in New Orlean, Terra.

• 2333 Quark is born on Ferenginar. (estimated, exact date unknown)

• 2335 William T. Riker is born in Alaska, US, Terra.

• Geordi La Forge is born in Mogadishu, Somalia, African Confederation, Terra.

• Rom is born on Ferenginar. (estimated, exact date unknown)

• Worf, Son of Mogh is born on Qo'noS.

• 2335 The Federation's first contact with Cardassian Union.

• 2336 Data, the 2nd Soong-type android was created on the planet Omicron Theta and discovered by the USS TRIPOLI in 2338.

• Katherine Janeway is born in Bloomington, Indiana, Terra.

• 2337 Natasha Yar is born on Turkana IV.

• Odo, a changeling from the Gamma Quadrant, is found adrift in his natural gelatinous state in the Denorios belt in the Bajoran system.

• 2341 Jadzia Dax is born on the planet Trill, Trill system, Alpha Quadrant.

• Julian Subatoi Bashir is born in London, Europe, Terra.

• 2343 Kira Nerys is born in the Dahkur Province on Bajor.

• 2344 Annika Hansen (future Seven of Nine) is born on the Tendara colony in the Ondau sector.

• USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701-C answers a Klingon distress call, Captain Rachel Garrett commanding and later is ultimately lost with all hands at the Battle of Narendra III, (acting captain) Lt. Richard Castillo commanding.

• 2345 Carol Freeman is born. (estimated, exact date unknown)

• 2346 B'Elanna Torres is born in the Federation colony on Kessik IV.

• 2347 Jack Ransom is born in Tycho City, Luna, Terra. (estimated, exact date unknown).

• Tom Paris is born.

• 2348 Wesley Crusher is born.

• 2349 Harry Kim is born in South Carolina, Terra.

• Ezri (Tigan) Dax is born on New Sydney in the Sappora system.

• 2350 Beckett Mariner was born in Modesto, California, Terra.

• 2355 USS STARGAZER NCC-2893 makes unofficial first contact with the Ferengi in what they call the Battle of Maxia.

• Jake Sisko is born in New Berlin, Terra.

• D'Vana Tendi is born on Orion. (estimated, exact date unknown).

• Brad Boilmer is born in Modesto, California, Terra. (estimated, exact date unknown)

• 2356 Future 7 of 9 Annika Hansen along with her scientist parents are assimilated by the Borg.

• 2360s Holo-engineers at Star Fleet's Jupiter Station begin to develop the Emergency Medical Hologram (EMH) Mark I.

• 2363 Galaxy-class USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701-D launched, Captain Jean-Luc Picard commanding.

• 2364 Omnipotent being Q appears and puts humanity on trial, Captain Picard pleads the case for humanity.

• A group of parasitic beings attempt to infiltrate and take control of Star Fleet Command.

• Lt. Natasha Yar is killed on the planet Vagra II by a lifeform known as Armus.

• USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701-D makes the first official contact with the Ferengi in the Delphi Ardu system.

• 2365 Galaxy-class USS YAMAYO NCC-71807 is lost with all hands due to an antimatter containment failure and the resulting warp core breach, Captain Donald Varley commanding.

• 2366 The Borg kidnap Captain Picard, Riker given a field promotion to Captain by Vice Admiral J.P. Hanson.

• USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701-C emerges from that aforementioned temporal rift and creates a new timeline where the Federation is at war with the Klingons. The timeline is eventually corrected and restored.

• 2367 Battle of Wolf 359, a Borg cube is destroyed in orbit of Terra.

• Klingon Chancellor K'mpec is killed and succeeded by Gowron.

• 2367-2368 Klingon Civil War erupts.

• 2368 Now Ambassador, Spock travels to Romulus trying to reunify the Vulcan and Romulan peoples.

• Molly O'Brien was the Human daughter of Keiko and Miles O'Brien, born on the USS ENTERPRISE-D.

• 2369 The Bajoran Wormhole is discovered, representing a secure link between the Alpha and Gamma Quadrants.

• Captain Edward Jellico temporarily relieves Captain Jean-Luc Picard as commanding officer of the USS ENTERPRISE-D.

• Captain Montgomery Scott is rescued by the USS ENTERPRISE-D after being in a transporter buffer over 70 years.

• Commander Benjamin Sisko, CO of Deep Space 9 is made "Emissary" of the Bajoran people, a position he does not enjoy.

• CPO Miles O'Brien leaves the ENTERPRISE-D and accepts the billet of Chief of Operations on Deep Space 9.

• Deep Space Station 9 (formerly Terok Nor) opened. Administered by Star Fleet but remained sovereign Bajoran territory.

• The Cardassians withdraw from Bajor ending the decades long occupation.

2370 Galaxy-class USS ODYSSEY NCC-71832 is destroyed near DS9 when a Jem'Harad ship makes a suicide run and impacts the ODYSSEY's secondary hull. The ship exploded second later with all hands lost, Captain Declan Keogh commanding. This becomes a turning point for the Federation in the Dominion War.

• 2371 Benjamin Sisko, Odo and UFP President Jaresh Inyo prevent and attempted coup d'état by Vice Admiral Leyton.

• Captains Kirk and Picard thwart an attempt by Tolian Soran to destroy worlds to get back into the Nexus. Kirk is ultimately killed on Veridian III. The USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701-D crashes on the surface of that planet.

• Lt. Commander Cavit XO and the entire medical staff of USS VOYAGER are killed in the Caretaker incident.

• The Dominion and Founders are discovered in the Gamma Quadrant.

• USS VOYAGER's Emergency Medical Hologram (EMH) meant for short-term use, ends up being a permanent member of the crew.

• USS VOYAGER, USS EQUINOX and Maquis ship VAL JEAN lost in the Badlands, pulled into the Delta Quadrant.

• 2372 Klingon Empire dissolves Khitomer Accords and attacks Cardassia.

• Sovereign-class USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701-E launched, Captain Jean-Luc Picard commanding.

• 2373 Battle of Sector 001 occurs when a Borg cube again attempts to assimilate Terra, the cube is ultimately destroyed.

• Cardassian Union forms an alliance with the Dominion; Federation enters an uneasy alliance with the Romulans and the Klingons in response.

• 2374 After losing Deep Space 9 to the alliance again, the Dominion conquers Betazed.

• The Romulan Empire turns the tide of the conflict as it declares war against the Dominion.

• 2375 Klingon Chancellor Gowron is killed by Commander Worf and General Martok becomes the new Chancellor.

• Legate Damar of the Cardassian Union begins the organized rebellion against the Dominion occupation of Cardassia.

• Nova-class USS EQUINOX NCC-72381 is destroyed, 5 survivors absorbed into VOYAGER's crew.

• Rom (brother to Quark) become the next Grand Nagus of the Ferengi Alliance upon the retirement of Nagus Zek.

• Tailor Garak returns to Cardassia to help in the reconstruction after the Dominion War.

• The 2nd Battle of Chin'toka, a major battle between the Federation Alliance and the Breen-Dominion Alliance during the Dominion War.

• The Breen Confederacy allies with the Dominion and launches an attack on Star Fleet Headquarters on Terra.

• The Federation Alliance repels the Dominion forces, capturing Cardassia and ending the Dominion War with the Treaty of Bajor.

• 2378 USS VOYAGER returns to the Alpha Quadrant after being stranded in the Delta Quadrant for 7 years, but Harry Kim is still an Ensign.
• 2379 Captain William T. Riker assumes command of the Luna-class USS TITAN NCC-80102.

• Hiren replaces Neral as Praetor of the Romulan Star Empire.

• Romulan Empire is taken over by Praetor Shinzon as the head of a Reman coup d'état.

• Shinzon of Remus engineers an attack on the Romulan Senate that kills Hiren and all of the senate except Tal'Aura.

• Shinzon of Remus attempt to destroy all life on Earth using the thalaron weapon aboard his flagship, the Scimitar, but is stopped by the USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701-E.

• Tal'Aura claims Praetorship of the Romulan Star Empire. Shortly after, the Federation begins talks with the new Romulan government.

• 2380 California-class USS CERRITOS NCC-75567 launched, Captain Carol Freeman commanding.

• Klingon Empire recognizes the break-away Imperial Romulan State under Empress Donatra.

• 2383 A ragtag group of alien kids stumbles on the abandoned USS Protostar in the Delta Quadrant. Their guide is a holographic version of Kathryn Janeway.

• 2385 Rogue synths launch an attack on Mars, destroying Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards and setting the planet ablaze.

• 2387 The Romulus K-type star goes supernova destroying the system. Romulans and Remans resettle on Mol'Rihan (New Romulus) with the Romulan Free State as the new government.

• 2390 The Curiosity-class USS IBN MAJID NCC-75710 encounters a pair of synthetic lifeforms. Under orders from Commodore Oh, Captain Alonzo Vandermeer executes the two androids before taking his own life.

• 2396 The Constitution III-class USS TITAN NCC-80102-A is launched, Captain Liam Shaw commanding.

2398-Present Events as they occurred in the ASR universe along with relevant canon events

• 2398 The Borg invade the Romulan Star Empire. (estimated, exact date unknown)

• 2399 Data's existence of advanced twin daughters compels a long-retired Jean-Luc Picard to abandon his vineyard for space.

• The Romulan Free State has been researching a derelict Borg cube.

• Zhat Vash agents have been embedded in Star Fleet.

25th Century and Beyond

• 2400 Now Commandant of Star Fleet Academy, Picard once again finds himself back on a starship when a spatial anomaly appears, broadcasting his name in multiple languages.

• 2401 Anton Chekov, son of Commander Pavel Chevok is elected as the next President of the UFP.

• Jean-Luc Picard learns that he and long-term love interest Beverly Crusher have a son.

• 2402 USS TITAN NCC-80102-A is rechristened as the Enterprise-G under the command of Captain Seven of Nine

• Jack Crusher (junior), now an Ensign in Star Fleet, is assigned to the USS Enterprise-G.

• 2406 Battle of Cait, defense of system from the Kzinti Patriarchy.

• First Battle of Bellatrix, defense of SB GAMMA from the Borg.

• WHITE Fleet founded. Commodore Kumar Allison (Sean Campbell) Commanding SB EPSILON located in orbit above Cait.

• 2407 Romulan Star Empire's Borg War ends when the Borg mysteriously withdraw from Romulan space.

• WHITE Fleet command transferred to Vice Admiral Azariah Nicholas (Mike Dawe) Battle of Cait.

• 2408 Caitians order Star Fleet to abandon SILVER Fleet Command Starbase Epsilon and leave Caitian space.

• Reaver Incursion into SILVER Fleet patrol cordon.

• Romulan Entente

• Second Battle of Bellatrix, defense of SB GAMMA from the Dominion.

• SILVER Fleet patrol cordon reallocated to include the region of the BETA Quadrant along the Cardassian border.

• 2409 Caitians order SILVER to abandon base and leave Caitian space.

• Discovery of remnants of the Husnock Empire.

• Federation's came close to open hostilities with the Dalriada came because of the Tabilin system. There the Dalriada were exploiting the dilithium resources for profit, and trading minor goods with the Cabbali, the aboriginal natives of the system.

• Federation confrontation with forces of the Echen F'Don in GREEN Fleet's Area of Operation; destruction of USS SABRE NCC-87010 and USS WYVERN NCC-25006.

• Outpost ZINDERNEUF commissioned as a temporary replacement for SB EPSILON.

• Reaver Incursion.

• SILVER and re-located to BETA Quadrant on Cardassian border.

• 2410 Battle of Iotia.

• Battle of Terebellum, defense of SB OMEGA from the Dalriadan Alliance.

• First contact with the Woren and the Lehrren made by USS TITANIA NCC-80009.

• GOLD Fleet re-opens, under the command of ADM W. Gordon Crowell.

• USS FEYNMAN NCC-66000 is destroyed by Xanthanddi Navy in the Lion's Head Nebula, Captain Zane commanding.

• Xanthandi Invasion Fleet destroyed inside Coalsack Nebula.

• 2411 Battle of Iotia destroys Gorn strip-mining operation on Iotia; enslaved Iotians freed.

• Cease fire with Reavers signed.

• Construction begins on Point Gideon Station, opened around Rijenna in the Daru Zhauir sector.

• Destabilization of Klingon Imperial Government.

• Destruction of Red Fleet by a spacial rift.

• First Tybiiran skirmish fought; Gorn incursion and annexation of mineral-rich asteroid belt thwarted.

• Formation of the Blue-Gold Joint Task Force based at Point Gideon Station in orbit of Rigenna.

• Gibraltar II Wormhole discovered near Cardassian border.

• K'Goth (Qeghotlh), House of Duras, seizes Klingon Imperial Throne.

• Lehrren and Woren civilizations discovered through wormhole near Goliath Nebula in GOLD Fleet Area of Operation.

• RED Fleet was completely wiped out of existence by a rogue energy wave which destroyed everything in its path just at the beginning of 2411. What was left of the fleet continued operations for another couple of months under the command of Commodore T'Prai, until VIOLET Fleet was established in its stead in March of 2411.

• Second Klingon-Federation War begins.

• SILVER Fleet Command transferred to Vice Admiral Thomas Rosa (Alton Reich)

• 2412 1st and 2nd Battle of Tybiiran defend GOLD Fleet from Gorn Hegemony incursions.

• Delphan VII Operation: LCDR Cayle Veld is rescued from Section 31 agents by LTMAJ Molly Sharpe and Linkri Saresh.

• Destruction of USS SPITFIRE NCC-87003 and fatal crippling of USS RAMSES NCC-1198.

• Kidnapping of LCDR Cayle Veld by Gorn/Section 31 forces.

• Oessa withdraw from Daru Zhauir and request Federation assistance after years of isolation. After the assistance rendered by USS INDEFATIGABLE NCC-71266, they once more withdraw into isolation.

• Reavers break cease fire.

• Second Tybiiran skrimish fought; unconnected Gorn/Borg colony broken up and destroyed; kidnapping of LCDR Cayle Veld by Gorn/Section 31 forces.

• SILVER Fleet Command transferred to Vice Admiral Robert Steele (Andy Catterick).

• USS EXCALIBUR NCC-1884-B and USS YORKTOWN NCC-1717-D transferred to SILVER Fleet.

• USS THUNDERCHILD NCC-63549-A is engulfed by anomalous energy wave 3 million km from Earth on April 7th - ship disappears, is presumed destroyed.

• 2413 Armistice with the Reavers established.

• Cardassian Fleet Base moved to vicinity of Gibraltar II wormhole.

• Colonization in Daru Zhauir begins.

• May - first Rijenna colony set up on the island of Murri.

• Point Gideon Station completed.

• SB EPSILON re-located to mouth of Gibraltar II wormhole

• Second meeting with the Lehrren.*

• SILVER Fleet-Cardassian Militia Joint Task Force formed for defence of Gibraltar II wormhole.

• 2414 Admiral John R. Brooks assumes command of GOLD Fleet.

• Assassination attempt on Ambassador Linkri Saresh on Cestus III.

• Biogenic weapons-smuggling ring, run by Section 31, uncovered on Cestus III involving Gorn Hegemony and Orion Syndicate middlemen.

• Deep Space Station 13 is destroyed by unidentified terrorist forces.

• Rijenna opened to large-scale colonization.

USS LYSANDER commissioned NCC-87037, assigned to SILVER Fleet.

• 2415 Cestus III Incident: Assassination attempt on Ambassador Linkri Saresh on Cestus III by Gorn Hegemony agents disrupted by the SERAPIS crew with the help (unbeknownst to them) of Section 31.

• Romulans discover a source of bursite within the Orestes sector.

• Two Section 31 agents brought to court martial and convicted. This represents the first legal prosecution and conviction of anyone attached to the shadow organization.

• USS TESLA II NCC-66101 lost due to d-warp drive malfunction; ends up some 45,000 light years away from GOLD Fleet space.

• USS YAMATO NCC-1705-C is destroyed, USS YAMATO NCC-1705-D commissioned.

• War between Romulan Star Empire and Federation averted after uncovering Dalriadan plot to de-stabilize relations between Romulans and Federation.

• 2416 Bursite source uncovered in Woren space; Star Fleet thwarts possible Romulan/Woren trade of bursite dust.

• CAPT Corwyn O'Dwyer assumes command of USS BASTION NCC-27500 and fends off pirate offensive.

• Destruction of Orestes Medical Pavilion on Orestes Prime.

• Evidence of Lehrren/Woren occupation of worlds inside Orestes discovered; second Lehrren/Woren wormhole uncovered in Orestes.

• Federation uncover Romulan possession of bursite mines within Orestes.

• Galen-Beta Trianguli-Iota Cassiopeae Incident: Skirmish between unknown pirates (who had somehow acquired old MIRANDA-class frigates and upgraded them heavily) and USS LEVIATHAN NCC-25002 results in near-destruction of LEVIATHAN and USS INDEFATIGABLE NCC-21907.

• League of Independent Peoples, under the rule of Lord Adrian, is discovered and broken up.

• Reappearance of USS THUNDERCHILD NCC-63549-A.

• The Phoenix are discovered within the A-3 region of the Tybiiran Complex.

• Third contact between Federation and Lehrren; diploimatic ties established.

• USS TESLA NCC-66001 returns home with the USS TSUNAMI NCC-1281, lost for several years herself.

• 2417 Alderson Disk discovered at a terminus of a Goliath nebula wormhole.

• Establishment of SAPPHIRE Fleet to patrol the Cardassian and Breen borders and explore the frontiers along the rimward areas adjacent to it.

• Discovery of lost starship USS AKAGI NX-03.

• Re-opening of Deep Space 13, now located in orbit around Iotia.

• Re-opening of Orestes Medical Pavilion, under the new monicker 'Orestes Station', complete with a military presence.

• SAPPHIRE Fleet under the command of Vice Admiral Goblin Fox, SAPPHIRE patrolled the regions to the galactic 'west,' coreward of SILVER and GOLD Fleets, between April 2417 and September 2418.

• Sidhe decedents found on Delta Draconis III; some of the crew of the USS CIRCE NCC-27000 abducted and later recovered.

• SILVER Fleet Command transferred to Vice Admiral Zeev Goldberg (Yoni Levanoni).

• The Briol Incident: Federation forces secure the Briol system where Preserver technology had been found, against superior Gorn Hegemony forces.

• USS CIRCE NCC-27000 discovers the derelict USS AKAGI NCC-003 in orbit around a rogue planet within the Arachne Nebula.

• 2418 Disbanding of the SAPPHIRE Fleet.

• Elements of Deep Space Station 13 discover the Tvisi.

• In a joint operation, elements from Deep Space 13 and the USS CIRCE uncover and foil repeated attempts by the Gorn Hegemony to sabotage trade negotiations between the Tholian Holdfast and the Federation.

• Second Tholian Treaty is signed between the Federation and the Tholian Holdfast. This treaty features both economic and defensive aspects.

• The investigation into the second Tholian ambassador's murder leads USS CIRCE NCC-27000 to Karbella II.

• Tholian Ambassador is killed on Deep Space 13; a second Tholian Ambassador is killed shortly thereafter on Orestes Prime. Simultaneous investigations into the murders open on Deep Space 13 and on Orestes, the latter being handled by USS CIRCE NCC-27000.

• USS CIRCE NCC-27000 uncovers massive Section 31 plot to destroy the Gorn Hegemony by pitting them against both the Federation and the Tholian Holdfast. USS CIRCE stymies the plan.

• 2419 Admiral Conrad Veld assumes command of GOLD Fleet.

• BLUE Fleet reopens; USS NOVA NCC-1776 and USS FEARLESS NX-56000 reassigned to BLUE Fleet.

• Deep Space 13 plays host to a quadrant-wide peace conference to discuss the declining situation within the Gorn Hegemony. The conference is attended by ambassadors from several governments, including the Tholian Holdfast, the Gorn Confederacy, the Romulan Star Empire, and the Kzinti Republic.

• Elements from Deep Space 13 respond to a distress signal from the Romulan light cruiser BO'VOCHE and find that the ship and crew were destroyed by a nanite virus obtained from the Fardon Empire.

• GOLD Fleet Command looses contact with USS CIRCE NCC-27000 after being dispatched back to the Briol system to investigate the discovery of kirellium traces on Frika.

• Lieutenant Thevis dies saving the Remeans from destruction by the Romulan Fleet during the Civil War. The Remeans name their newest Battlecruiser "THEVIS" in her honour.

• The existence of the Klingon Confederacy is revealed, splintering off from the Klingon Empire as an effect of the latest Klingon civil war.

• USS CIRCE NCC-27000 is dispatched to Frika once again upon the discovery of kirrelium traces by local scientific teams.

• USS CIRCE NCC-27000 is dispatched to the Tybiiran Complex on routine border patrol and squadron wargames.

• USS FEARLESS NX-56000, during a joint mission with the Romulan Star Navy, uncovered a potential Tal Shiar link to a captured Borg cube, which was believed to be powering a long-range weapon. Deeming it an immediate threat, FEARLESS, alongside Romulan and Federation vessels and aided by Species 8472, engaged the Borg station. Damage from within disrupted the station's plasma draw, causing the sun to explode, obliterating the station and any evidence. The explosion propelled the Federation ships into the Delta Quadrant near Dominion space, while the Romulan fleet managed to escape.

• USS VALHALLA NCC-18000 commissioned as the first of the new VALHALLA-class Command Battlecruisers. She is assigned to BLUE Fleet.

• USS YORKTOWN NCC-1717-D teams up with Romulans to study planet P959D, believed to have once housed early Vulcan settlers. Tensions flare when a Federation officer has an intimate encounter with the Romulan Commander Tavul’s son, leading to the son's execution by the Tal Shiar. Tavul blames the Federation, escalating the crisis. Later, Star Fleet scientists accidentally activate an ancient Doomsday device capable of destroying the star system to create a wormhole. Tavul fakes the YORKTOWN’s destruction and plots to blame the Federation to incite war. With help from Tal Shiar Colonel Dar’sall—who removes Tavul from command—a joint team disables the device. The system is saved, and cooperation prevails over conspiracy.

• 2420 A large Star Fleet battle group confronts the 700+-ship armada of Mor'dak, and lead by the USS CIRCE NCC-27000, wins a stunning stalemate against superior forces.

• A series of fighter mishaps leaves one fighter pilot lost on Orestes Prime, requiring a search-and-rescue operation by forces from Orestes Station.

• Gorn Hegemony mines are discovered to have been reopened on Beta Iotia IV, enslaving thousands of Iotian citizens once again. Elements from Deep Space 13 discovered the mines, closed them, and freed the slaves.

• Kimura Accords signed by signatories from the United Federation of Planets, the Gorn Confederacy, and the Tholian Holdfast, effectively eliminating the government of the Gorn Hegemony.

• Rebel Gorn forces, under the command of Mor'dak, attack Gorn Confederacy-held systems along the Gorn Confederacy/Federation/Tholian Holdfast border.

• Terrorist attacks on Orestes Station result in moderate damage; terrorist attacks linked to pirate activities in nearby regions of space.

• The new AGAMEMNON-class BC USS ODYSSEUS NCC-25034 is lost in a freak d-warp accident while traveling through the Orestes Wormhole.

• USS DAEDALUS NCC-25007 transfers to GOLD Fleet, and is immediately dispatched to strengthen Star Fleet presence around Starbase Foothold.

• 2421 CAPT Adrian P. Makkedor retires; Captain T'Silva assumes command of the USS CIRCE NCC-27000.

• Cayle Veld is promoted to Commodore and transferred to command Tactical Squadron 105 aboard USS DIOMEDES.

• Commodore Almon Brighttail is promoted to Commodore and is assigned as the Deputy Commander in Chief of GOLD Fleet.

• USS VALHALLA NCC-18000 is re-assigned to GOLD Fleet.

• Vice Admiral Tarvis Ren assumes command of GOLD Fleet; Commodore Alexandra Kirk is promoted to Rear Admiral and assumes command of Krima Expeditionary Force.

• 2422 ORESTES STATION suffers damage. The last time the unstable wormhole opened that force caused a shift in the rotational axis of the planet, causing it to be even more exposed to its Star's fury. The civilian population moves underground.

• Rear Admiral Alexandra Kirk assumes command of the newly minted 9th Fleet and transfers her flag to the VALHALLA-class Command Battlecruiser USS VALHALLA NCC-18000.

• USS CIRCE NCC-27000 encounters a L'kana vessel, the first seen in several years, and it is lost in the following engagement.

• USS VALHALLA NCC-18000 encounters a Dalriadan Fleet and enters into hostile actions. The REMEAN Battlecruiser THEVIS and the USS PEARL assist the USS VALHALLA.

• 2423 USS CIRCE NCC-27000 is destroyed.

• 2427 The Ferengi Alliance becomes a full member of the United Federation of Planets. (estimated, exact date unknown)

• 2436 The USS PROTOSTAR is sent forward in time from the late 24th century to this year.

• USS YORKTOWN NCC-1717-F prevents Commodore Nenyot Diazo from implementing a coup on Kapulin IV, Icor sector, Beta Quadrant.

• 2437 Endeavor-class USS NORMANDY NCC-5044 is refitted/upgraded and assigned as a general purpose-training vessel.

• Tal Diann forces unsuccessfully attempt to overthrow the Romulan Praetor, but vow to regroup and try again, remembering their Star Fleet allies.

• USS YORKTOWN NCC-1717-F joins forces with the Rihannsu Tal Diann to prevent forces loyal to the Praetor from tampering with time and genetic manipulation at the Levaeri V station.

26th Century Star Fleet begins using time ship to explore different historical events, breaching a new Final Frontier.

The Faces of ASR

Writers have written and created characters of many different races. Below are just some of the races, both canon and original, that have made an appearance over the years in ASR.

Founding Races of the Federation

• Terrans - Humans. Evolving on Earth, Terrans have spread out across the known galaxy. There are numerous human colonies both within and outside the Federation and many humans live on worlds founded by other races. Many Terrans are driven by a drive to explore the universe around them and to seek out the unknown. As such, a large portion of the members of the Star Fleet are Terran. Terrans have also had a pivotal role in shaping the government of the United Federation of Planets.
• Alpha Centaurans- Very much like their Terran bethren both physically and characteristically. Only slight differences in appearance- Alpha Centaurians tend to be a bit stockier and hardier than the average Terran- exist.
• Andorians- A violent and passionate people, they are foils to the Vulcans. However, this does not make them any less valuable a race; their expertise in the fields of weapons technology and intelligence have been of great value to the Federation. Their physical appearance is bipedal, with BLUE skin color (that varies in tone from plae to darker BLUEs), white hair and antennae which seem to be an afterthought of evolution, much like the human appendix.
• Vulcans- Perhaps second only to Terrans in terms of influence and power within the Federation. They share a desire to learn and explore; however, the subjugation of their emotional qualities and aversion to most practices of warfare make them very different than their Terran counterparts. Consequently, a large number of Vulcans choose more peaceful and academic positions, making wonderful Ambassadors, doctors and scientists. Physically, they are slightly taller and thinner than humans, though hardier and stronger, with a copper-based blood that tints their skin Green. They also have distinctive, pointed ears.
• Tellarites- A volatile race marked by physical features that can only be described as "piggish"- blunt, flat nose, pointed ears, short and rotund in standing. Everything about their way of life is war-like, down to their approach to negotiation- they view negotiations as a form of verbal warfare, and treat it as such. In all walks of life, they are aggressive, blunt, and rarely prone to compromise. However, these traits, though often thought of as negative, have served them- and the Federation- well in the past, especially in times of war. Tellarites often occupy regualr positions in the upper levels of operational command, and as intructors in basic strategy and tactics.

Other Important Federation Races

• Betazoids- An elegant humanoid race marked by their abhorance of warfare and aggression as well as their telepathic and empathic abilities. As such, Betazoids are consummate healers ofboth the mind and body, and are generally found as counselors and doctors, though certainly more than a few Betazoids have risen to starship command.
• Bolians- Bolians have a general hominid appearance- bipedal and upright, head on top of torso. However, there are several cosmetic differences that make Bolians quite distinctive from other races. Most notably, their skin tone is BLUE, usually of a pale BLUE hue. Bolians also have a bifurcated head and face, which divides it neatly in half. Typically, Bolian eyes are GOLD, but a recessive gene in their chromosomes will give the rare Bolian orange eyes. Another trait characteristic of Bolians is their baldness, but this is a cultural thing rather than a genetic norm. These relatively new additions to the Federation are excitable- they enjoy life to its fullest, and are most eager to please others along the way.
  • Please see Fleet-rpg.org/library/bolians.htm "The Great Big Bolian Handbook" for more in-depth details of the Bolian race.
• Caitians- A felinoid race of a warlike nature. While their culture is patriarchal, it is the women who are the more active in terms of military service, mirroring the Terran feline's social structure of the males running the tribe while the female hunts. However, they are also fiercely independent, and therefore are not always the best Star Fleet officers.
• Lyrans- A felinoid race that mirrors some of the larger feline species on Terra, such as the lynx, rather than the more domesticated appearance of the Caitians and Sivaoans. They are extremely war-like, having refines their craft over the centuries of open warfare with the Kzinti.
• Sivaoans- Another felinoid race. This race forms a more tirbal community at home than most Federation races. Their actions are marked by the insistence of addressing everyone by his or her full names, as addressing one by less implies a more intimate relationship than most Sivaoans are comfortable with. Peaceful by nature, but bold and courageous when needed.

Major Foreign Powers

• Borg- The Borg are a collective of cybernetically enhanced humanoids. The Borg expand their sphere of influence by attacking and assimilating entire worlds into the collective. First contact between the Borg and the Federation came in 2365 as a result of the actions of Q. The first Borg attack on Earth came in 2367 and was repelled. The android Lore led a group of Borg on a series of attack against the Federation in 2369. The Borg made a second attempt to assimilate Earth in 2373 and were repelled. The Borg then invaded the Romulan Star Empire, assimilating several worlds on the antispinward side of the Empire and launching several series of attacks against the Romulan Star Empire between 2398 and 2406. In 2406, they pushed out of Romulan Territory and again attacked the Federation at SB Gamma. That attack was repelled by a joint Federation-Romulan force. In 2407, the Borg withdrew from Romulan space. Little has been heard from the Borg since 2407, though they are still classified as a high-threat power.
• Cardassians- Once a spiritual and peaceful people, the population of Cardassia Prime grew to a point where the planet could no longer support the civilization. During this time, the military gained strength. To gain the resources needed to maintain the standard of living on Cardassia Prime, the military embarked on a series of wars of conquest and greatly expanded the terriroty of the Cardassian Union. The planet Bajor was annexed in 2328, making the greatest extent of Cardassian expansoin. The United Federation of Planets fought the attempts of the Cardassian Union to expand past Bajor and into the Federation treaty expansion territory. Finally in 2366, the Federation and Cardassians entered into a truce ending open hostilities. The Cardassian people tend to be pale and thin, and, at least militarily, share much in common attitude-wise with the Romulans.
• Dalriada- The Dalriadan Alliance is a multi-system, multi-species cooperative built around the core words of the Star Kingdom of Dalriada. The Alliance border reaches its closest point to Federation claimed space a mere 30 light years away from Starbase Omega. The Alliance is the largest (known and contacted) government native to the region coreward of the Federation, numbering over 200 star systems. The Dalriada themseves are a group of homo sapiens native to this region of the Alpha Quadrant. The Federation does not know how they got here, although biological evidence collected from those who have visited Starbase Omega indicates they are indeed homo sapiens, and therefore probably came from Earth at some point in the past. Their technological development level is on par with the Federation, but derives from a somewhat different base. This meant that when open war erupted between the Federation and the Alliance in 2410 the Federation was not be prepared to handle Dalriadan warships. Although the war lasted less than two weeks before a cease fire was agreed upon, though a formal treaty was not reached until 2412, the Dalriada had proven their point to the Federation. Interference in traditonal patterns of trade in the region and the Dalriadan economy would not be tolerated. In truth, the Alliance and Federation have much in common. They are both collections of approximately 200 semi-independant worlds which have united together, freely, for mutual defense and security. Both powers value individual rights and freedoms. However, while the Federation has developed a largely socialist model where money has little value to most of its citizens, the Dalriadan Alliance is fiercely capitolistic. While the Alliance has limited government-sponsored services, the individual is financially responsible for the majority of their own needs. Even though this has the potential for wide-spread poverty and hunger, the average quality of life in the Alliance is actually higher than that in the Federation.
• Dominion- More than two thousand years old, the Dominion is one of the largest and oldest known interstellar powers. The government of the Dominion is controlled by the Founders, a race of shape-shifters able to mimic other objects and people so well as to be nearly undetectable even with scanners. The will of the founders is ruthlessly enforced by the Jem'Hadar, engineered warriors with a fanatical devotion to the founders that borders on worship. The Vorta are used by the Founders to control the Jem'Hadar and as ambassadors. When the races of the Alpha and Beta Quadrants gained access to the Gamma Quadrant through the Bajor wormhole in 2370, the Dominion reacted violently to drive the invaders from their territory. No way was ever found to peacefully co-exist with the Dominion. It is known that the Dominion has spies in the governments of many of the Alpha and Beta Quadrant powers, some of whom are founders, but the full extent of the network is not known. The Klingons, Cardassians, and Federation joined forces, briefly, in the 2370's to prevent the Dominion from gaining a foothold in the Alpha Quadrant. After the discovery of the Herod II wormhole in the Romulan Neutral Zone, the Romulans and the Federation joined forces to prevent the Dominion from establishing a foothold in the Beta Quadrant. (It was that cooperation that led to the Romulan Entente.) Today, the Dominion remains a threat, though one largely contained in the Gamma Quadrant.
• Fardons- The term 'Fardons' refers to the Terran Standard transliteration (and pronunciation) of the self-described 'Echen F'don' which they equate in Terran standard to 'Fardon Empire.' The Fardons are a technologically modern space-faring empire with discernible territorial ambitions on several systems in Federation Space. Because the exact location and extent of Fardon space are still unknown, it is impossible to judge reliably if the empire is, in economic terms, satiated. While expansion is the most straightforward explanation for their territorial aims, it is at least conceivable that seizing a few key systems would be of considerable political value to fuel that which appears to be an imperial renascence (harkening back to the 'classical' Fardon period from 4500-1500 B.C. Terran time). Moreover, any projections of their likely commitment of naval and ground force assets to these campaigns is entirely guesswork. They are tactically sophisticated, strategically aware and employ a highly developed intelligence arm which has successfully infiltrated Star Fleet. While the current focus of their activity appears to be several systems within former GOLD Fleet patrol zones, they are to be considered an emerging threat, especially since securing a beachhead there would put them within striking distance of core Federation worlds.
• Ferengi- The Ferengi Alliance is an interstellar power governed by the rules of capitolism which placed a sacred importance on commerce and on the honoring of contractual obligations. While not militaristic, most Ferengi trading ships are armed and quite capable of self-defense. The largest commecial transports in the Alliance have armament comparable to warships of the first rate.
• Gorn- A reptilian-like race in appearance, the Gorn are divided into two major governments:
  • Gorn Hegemony- A smaller but more dangerous faction that seceded from the Confederacy about 75 years ago. They operate in clans, with the most dominant (i.e. strongest) clan represented by the Hegemon. As their worlds are mineral-poor (not naturally- they have long since stripped their worlds of their natural resources), they have fought a number of aggressive skirmishes and wars in the recent past, against both the Tholians and the Federation, in an attempt to secure natural resources for their military needs.
  • Gorn Confederacy- The larger, original Gorn government currently allied with the Federation. Their underlying principles revolve around the number "3": they have 3 planets which serve as capital of the government in 3-year cycles; their internal structure revolves around triple redundacny; they have three philanges on their hands, etc. They have sent more than a few officers into Star Fleet in an Officer Exchange Program, and have been peaceful, if not strong, allies to the Federation.
• Husnock- The Husnock were first encountered in 2361 by USS ENTERPRISE (Jean Luc Picard, commanding) when it responded to a distress call from the colony on Delta Rana IV. ENTERPRISE found the colony destroyed with the exception of 2 humans, Kevin and Rishon Uxbridge. The two claimed the colony was destroyed by a race called the Husnock but could not explain how they had been spared. It was discovered that Kevin Uxbridge was not human but was instead a Douwd, a race with Q-like powers. He admitted to destroying the Husnock raiders and 'killing all of them, everywhere' in a fit or rage. The Husnock were first encountered by SILVER Fleet in 2409 when USS FEYNMAN (Zane, commanding) discovered a derelict Husnock warship. The warship was salvaged and contact was made with the ship's artificial intelligence. The ship, renamed DEFENDER OF HOJI was later used to route an invading Xanthandi war fleet, as a temporary base of command for SILVER after it was expelled from Cait and finally as a Flagship for Admiral Azariah Nicholas. Information in the HOJI's log located a derelict Husnock base which was salvaged and converted into the current SB EPSILON. And additional Husnock facility is located in the Coalsack Nebula. First discovered by USS VALIANT (Killian Maguire, commanding) this base is home to five distinct Husnock AI each with a differing view on humanity and its allies. On several occasions they have 'captured' Federation vessels for 'investigative purposes'. All that is left of the Husnock Empire are derelict ships and facilities. It appears that the Husnock relied heavily on artificial intelligence and computers and they are all that is left of the warrior race. Each AI has a distinct personality and intelligence level. Some are happy to work with Star Fleet such as the AI that 'inhabited' the base that was converted to SB EPSILON, while others are very distrustful of the Federation and humanity in general.
• Issahi- The Issahi are a race of lizards that resemble the Velociraptor of Earth. They are a warlike race that live by a strict code. Central to this code is a multi-level caste system. Each caste is denoted by specific colour markings on the Issahi skin. (Red for warriors, Green for scholars etc). The highest caste is the warrior caste. Membership to a caste is determined at birht by the colour markings. It is unsual for offspring to have the same markings as its parents. On occasion offspring will be born with the markings of another caste. In such instances the offspring is immediately killed by its parents. If the markings donate a lower caste then that of the parents it is considered an ill omen and in this instance a ritual killing of the offspring must be performed to 'cleanse' the family. First contact with the Isshai was made in 2409 when they sent a human representative, martin Ross, to the newly established Starbase EPSILON. Ross had been found, and claimed, as a child on a colony ship that had strayed into Issahi space and been attacked thirty years earlier. (Ross ahd been the only survivor). Meeting with the current CINCSILVER, Vice Admiral Azariah Nicholas, Ross presetned Nicholas with the Sword of Costales and formerly requested Federation help against the Reavers. Ross also presented proof that the Reavers had been responsible for the destruction of USS SERAPIS six motnhs earlier. This meeting saw the beginning of an uneasy alliance based on political expedience between the Issahi and the Federation. The Issahi Empire consists of 27 worlds spread over 14 systems. Only three of the planets were not directly colonized by the Issahi. The inhabitants of these three worlds, the few that survived, were given limited self rule so long as they met yearly 'tributes' to their new masters. These worlds are a serious bone of contention between the Federation and the Issahi.
• Klingons- Encompassing nearly half a million square light years of space, the Klingon Empire is a large interstellar empire dominated by a single species. The government is largely oligarchical with the Emperor as little more than a figurehead for the most powerful families of the Empire. Physically, the Klingons are large and burly bipeds, with a large cranial ridge that extends down the back, protecting the spinal column. They often have long, black hair, with the males adding a beard as a symbol of strength- something the Klingon culture, as a warrior race, values second only to honor.
• Kzinti- The Kzinti are a warrior race. In appearance, they are much like bipedal Terran tigers with a naked, rat-like tail and large, bare fan-like ears. In the days before warp drive, the Kzinti ruled an interstellar empire. It spanned more than thirty light years, and a number of slave races. In 2049, the Kzinti finally met a species that did not fall before their advance: humans. Over the next decades, the Kzinti and humans fought a total of four wars. By the last war in 2064, the Kzinti had assembled a huge fleet that would have been able to smash any human opposition, save one factor. By that time, they fought a human species that had discovered warp drive. Human ships were able to dart in and out around the Kzinti fleet, allowing hit-and-run tactics which the Kzinti warships could not match with only sublight drives. Following the Man-Kzin Wars, the Kzinti Patriarchy is forced to adapt to life without their slave races and within the limits imposed by the victorious humans. They generally become isolationist, choosing to maintain their own ways on Kzin and their colony worlds, which are not within much easier reach due to warp travel.
• Orions- The Orion sphere of influence is a loose connection of independent governments contained within the Federation Treaty Expansion Territory and bordering on the Klingon Empire. The Orions have a strong mercantile tradition; however, they also have an equally strong military tradition and are fiercely independent. The Klingons have attempted to invade the region only to be defeated by to hit and run tactics employed by the Orions. Federation attempts to unify the terriroty and include it in their sphere have met with similar resistance. The region is a well known haven for pirates.
• Reavers- Insectoids. Little is known about this race which was first encountered in 2409 after the Issahi requested Star Fleet assistance to stem an invasion. (Circumstantial evidence points to Reaver scouts destroying USS SERAPIS in 2406). The Reavers seem to resemble insects in more than just their appearance. Besides looking like 5 foot ants they have a very strict caste system with various levels being clearly defined by coloured markings on their torso's. The warrior caste seems to be the prevelant denomination with all over sects servicing them. The one exception being the leadership. Reavers see all other races as vermin that must be exterminated. They are ruthless in their pursuit of this goal and it seems to be their one objective. Technologically inferior to the Federation their strength lies in their numbers and their tactic of swarming. It is not known if they have a homeworld. All indications point to several large groupings or hives slowly making their way through the galaxy. Should the Issahi Dominion fall the Federation will lie clearly in their path. Captured Reaver vessels have determined that they strip worlds and vessels of all they need to sustain themselves including other races for food.
• Romulans- Encompassing over half a million square light years of space, the Romulan Star Empire is a large interstellar empire dominated by a single species. While slightly larger that the Klingon Empire in terms of total volume of space dominated the Romulans control fewer systems because stars are less dense in the region spanned by the Star Empire. Moreover, the Romulan systems tend to be mineral poor. From a physiological standpoint, they are distant cousins to Vulcans, making them similar in makeup, if not attitude- they tend to be emotional and clever (if not downright sneaky) people.
• Sidhe Imperium- Little concrete information is known about the enigmatic Sidhe (pronounced shee) Imperium. Intelligence data is largely second hand, gleaned from other species along the frontier. It appears that the Imperium is composed of a number of species in a cooperative alliance. The exact relationship between the species is not completely clear and they, at times, appear to act independently of one another.
• Tholians- The Tholians are a cystalline-based life form that, at least as some evidence suggests, may not have originiated in this galaxy. They are an extremely xenophobic people, and very precise and demanding. As such, they guard their borders vigorously, meeting any and all who cross their borders promptly and swiftly. They have bene, in the recent past, in on-again, off-again conflagrations with the Gorn Hegemony, and have also fought the Romulans within the past 10 years. In each case, these were defensive wars for the Tholians.
• Treaji- The UFP were first made aware of the Treaji from an unmanned Treaji SETI probe which was intercepted by the USS Kingston in 2378. Two years later, the USS Krakatoa traced the location of the Treaji homeworld during her survey of the cluster. First official contact was made in 2380, initiating peaceful, if distant, relations between the two powers. The cluster's geographic isolation and the Treaji's limited range made more meaningful pursuits too difficult. The Treaji exchanged diplomatic pleasantries with every Federation vessel it enountered and offered escorted passage through their space, but little else came of the encounter before the 25th century. When the Krakatoa conducted the first close-range exploration of the cluster in 2380, it uncovered the existence of a dozen interstellar civilizations. In the intervening years, fifteen new species in Galapagos have either developed interstellar civilizations on their own or been helped to modernization by one of the leading powers. TACFLEET estimates that by the late 2500s most or all of the species in the cluster will be taking part in the interstellar arena; the number and population of advanced civilizations there will rival the Federation.
• Xanthani- The Xanthandi developed in the Xanth system (GALREF176-723-464). Their pre-contact empire constituted of the nearby cluster of three stars, as well as another four systems near Federation space. They are an intelligent and dangerous species, of which not much more is known..

Glossary

Following is a compilation of the many acronyms one finds in use in alt.Star Fleet.rpg. It is by no means inclusive, but makes an attempt to cover those most commonly used.

There are three sections. The first covers administrative acronyms and administrative billet descriptions. The second covers non-admiralty billet descriptions--that is, those in use in role play aboard ships, stations, etc. The third part covers some commonly used military acronyms which have crept into ASR writing. The last part does not include those acronyms set forth in the document on ratings (that is, occupational specialties) for enlisted personnel. Moreover, rank abbreviations are set forth in the document on ASR ranks. It does, however, cover some non-technical Trek acronyms.

Finally, not all acronyms in the first part refer to positions which are currently manned in role play. Some, like SECIS and TACFLEET refer to institutions which are not currently manned by an administrator, but exist as part of the campaign fabric for ASR and occasionally crop up in role play.

Administrative Acronyms and Billet Descriptions

• ALB: Armstrong Lunar Base; ALB, located on Luna, Earth's moon, is the location of the training offered to all new ASR players.
• ASR: Abbreviation for alt.Star Fleet.rpg.
• BATRON: Battle Squadron. Alternative to task force organization. See TACRON.
• BUPERS: Bureau of Personnel. General term of the process of assigning personnel to a ship. The Chief of Star Fleet Operations (see below) is responsible for BUPERS.
• BUFAC: Bureau of Facilities; one of Star Fleet Engineering's intenral divisions responsible for all building and upgrading of Star Fleet facilities.
• BUSHIPS: Bureau of Ships; another of Star Fleet Engineering's internal divisions, this one repsonsible for design, building, testing and refitting the ships in the service of Star Fleet.
• COMALB: Commander, Armstrong Lunar Base. The Commander (or Commandant) of ALB, with the assistance of the Adjutant, assigns new ensigns to holodecks for training. COMALB is usually a Vice Admiral (VADM, O-9) and sits on the Flag Council. The Adjutant is usually a Rear Admiral (RADM, O-8).
• CINC: Commander-in-Chief.
• CINCSF: Commander-in-Chief, Star Fleet; the CINCSF is the elected head of ASR. The CINCSF conducts the Flag Council, chairs the Round Table (RT), and is ultimately responsible to the RT for the club's affairs. The CINCSF is an Admiral (ADM, O-10).
• CINC<COLOR>: Commander-in-Chief <Colored Fleet>; the fleets are Green, GOLD and SILVER. The fleet commanders are hence CINCGreen, CINCGOLD, and CINCSILVER. Fleet commanders are typically Vice Admirals (VADM, O-9) and sit on the Flag Council.
• <COLOR>XO: Executive Officer of a Colored Fleet; the fleet XO's are thus GreenXO, GOLDXO, and SILVERXO. Fleet Executive Officers are often Rear Admirals (RADM, O-8) or Commodores (CDOR, O-7).
• COM: Command(er) of a specific unit. Not the same as the rank of Commander (CDR, O-5).
• COM<COLOR>TF<X>: Commander, Fleet Name, Task Force <Task Force name>. For example, COMBLUETFA would be Commander, BLUE Fleet, Task Force Alpha. See BATRON and TACRON. Task Forces are administrative divisions of fleets. Task Force Commanders are often Commodores (CDOR, O-7) unless task force command resides with the fleet executive officer or fleet commander.
• COMANC: Commander, Ancilliary Personnel; Typically a Vice Admiral (VADM, O-9), COMANC is responsible for the administration of the free threads. COMANC sits on the Flag Council. NOTE- This is currently not a sitting billet.
• COMLOG: Commander, SF Logistics; Typically an Admiral (ADM, O-10). Responsible for oversight of the branch heads in ASR, including SF Engineering, Sciences, Medical, etc. In genre terms, COMLOG is the head of Star Fleet Logistics. COMLOG is also responsible for the web page and sits on the Flag Council.
• COMPA: Commander, Public Affairs; Special assistant to COMLOG. Typically a Rear Admiral (RADM, O-8).
• CSFMC: Commandant, Star Fleet Marine Corps; The CSFMC is typically a General (GEN, O-10) and at present is fielded on a NPC (non-player character) basis by the player of the CINCSF.
• CSFO: Chief of Star Fleet Operations; Typically an Admiral (ADM, O-10). The CSFO is the second highest ranking officer in the game, the direct superior of the fleet commanders and is responsible for BUPERS. The CSFO is also the CINCSF's XO and serves as Vice-Chair of the RT.
• DIRSECIS: Director, Security and Investigative Services; the DIRSECIS typically oversees all internal Federation police and security matters.
• DIRSFCOU: Director, Star Fleet Counseling; The director of Star Fleet Counseling supervises both the Academy counseling curriculum and the certification process for counselors. Most often a Captain (CAPT, O-6). Reports to MEDCOM.
• DIRSFMED: Director, Star Fleet Medical; The director of Star Fleet Medical supervises both Star Fleet Medical (the school) and the certification process for medical officers. Most often a Captain (CAPT, O-6). Reports to MEDCOM.
• DSFI (alternately DIROSFI): Director of the Office of Star Fleet Intelligence; the DIROSFI is typically a Rear Admiral (RADM, O-8) or a Vice Admiral (VADM, O-9), and oversees the external intelligence branch of ASR.
• EXFOR: Expeditionary Force. COM<NAME>EXFOR's are commonly Commodores (CDOR, O-7) and command multiple unit missions.
• FC: Flag Council; alternatively, fleet commander. Bear in mind that neither the Round Table (RT) nor the Flag Council (FC) exist in role play, but are strictly administrative devices for governing ASR.
• MEDCOM: Commander, Medical Corps; Typically a RADM (O-8), this officer commands the entire Star Fleet Medical Corps, which includes Star Fleet Counseling Services.
• OFSI: Office of Star Fleet Intelligence; OFSI is charged with collection of external intelligence (not within SF) for use by TACFLEET, fleet command staff, etc. Has limited operations activities. The director (DIROFSI), as mentioned above, would typically be a Rear Admiral (RADM, O-8), with a Deputy Director of Intelligence (DDI) who would be a CAPT (O-6) and a Deputy Director of Operations (DDO) who would also be a CAPT (O-6).
• RT: Roundtable; governing body of ASR. The members of the Flag Council and representatives (usually the commanders) of each role play unit are represented there.
• SF: Star Fleet or Star Fleet.
• SFA: Star Fleet Academy.
• SFE(NG): Star Fleet Engineering; COMSFE is typically a RADM (O-8), this officer is responsible for Star Fleet Engineering and its divisions, as well as BATA, the Bureau for Alien Technology Assessment.
• SFJAG: Star Fleet Judge Advocate General's Corps; Judge advocates serve primarily as legal advisors to the command to which they are assigned. They are charged with both the defense and prosecution of military law as provided in the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Highly experienced officers of the JAG Corps often serve as military judges in courts-martial and courts of inquiry. Frequently JAG personnel partner with other Star Fleet and UFP agencies for either a specific cause, or an ongoing professional relationship. COMJAG is typically a RADM (O-8).
• SFSCI: Star Fleet Sciences; COMSFSCI is typically a RADM (O-8); this officer is responsible for Star Fleet Sciences including the provision of astrophyisical charts, classification systems for stellar and planetary matter, etc.
• SOCOM: Special Operations Command; Handles spec ops for both the SFMC and SF. Many units have both marines and naval personnel attached. All assigned operational personnel are part of the SSF (Special Services Force), regardless of marine or naval status.
• SSF: Special Services Force.
• TACRON: Tactical Squadron. See BATRON. Alternative to task force organization.
• TACFLEET: Star Fleet Tactical Command; TACFLEET is charged with evaluation of intelligence provided by TACFLEET assets (probes, recces, etc), reports from Star Fleet vessels and other personnel, reports from OFSI (see above), BATA, etc. Makes recommendations to fleet commanders for deployments, missions, etc. DIRTACFLEET would typically be a Rear Admiral or Vice Admiral (O-9) but the position is not currently staffed in Star Fleet. Mission content is the responsibility of fleet commanders.
• UFPDOCA: UFP Department of Colonial Affairs; DOCA is responsible for maintaining information about Federation colonies and the mega-corporations that do business there. In genre terms, DOCA is responsible for administration of Federation colonies and protectorates.
• UFPESCO: UFP Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; UFPESCO collects and disseminates information about alien races, friend or foe.
• UFPSECIS: UFP Security and Investigative Services. This branch is similar to the current U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation. It does vetting of backgrounds, investigations of crimes for prosecution by the Judge Advocate. Handles all -internal- fleet investigations.

Standard Billet Descriptions

• CO: Commanding Officer.
• CEO: Chief Engineering Officer.
• CIC: Combat Information Center Officer.
• CMO: Chief Medical Officer.
• COU: Counselor.
• CSO: Chief Security Officer.
• FCO: Flight Control Officer. Often also the NAV or NAV/A and HELM.
• FO: First Officer. See XO.
• HELM: Helmsman.
• LO: Legal Officer/Liaison Officer (Usage varies).
• MCO: Marine Commanding Officer.
• MXO: Marine Executive Officer.
• NAV: Navigation Officer. See NAV/A.
• NAV/A: Navigation/Astrogation Officer.
• OPS: Operations Officer.
• PRO: Protocol Officer; often also the Legal Officer.
• RO: Recreation Officer.
• SCI: Chief Science Officer.
• SOO: Strategic Operations Officer. See CIC.
• SSO: Ship's Services Officer.
• XO: Executive Officer.
• 2O/SO: Second Officer. Not in use on some ships. Not an independent billet.

The following are optional billet acronyms in use around ASR:

• SEC: Security Officer (the department head). See CSO.
• TAC: Tactical Officer. Often also the CSO or SEC.
• MED: Medical Officer (the department head). See CMO.
• ENG: Engineering Officer (the department head). See CEO.
• MO: Marine Officer (marine commander).
• INTEL: Intelligence Officer.
• FlOPS: Flight Operations Officer.

Common Military (or Trek) Acronyms

• AWOL: Absent without leave.
• BIOWAR: Biological Warfare.
• CHEMWAR: Chemical Warfare.
• CIC: Combat Information Center.
• COIN: Counter-Insurgency Operations.
• COMINT: Communications & Intelligence.
• CSI: Communications Security Information (security tag).
• CWD: Critical Weapons Data (security tag).
• CT: Counter-terrorism.
• DIP: Diplomat or diplomacy.
• DS: Deep Space Station.
• FC: First Contact.
• FCO: Flag Council Only (security tag).
• FR: Force Recon(aissance).
• HD: Holodeck.
• HQ: Headquarters.
• HR: Hostage Rescue.
• HUD: Heads-up Display.
• IMINT: Image Intelligence.
• INSUROPS: Insurgency Operations.
• KIA: Killed in Action.
• MIA: Missing in Action.
• MP: Military Police.
• OA: Open Access (intel data rating).
• OMEGA: Omega or Ultra Secret (intel data rating).
• OP: Operation.
• PARWAR: Partisan Warfare.
• PSI: Psionics or psionicist.
• PSYWAR: Psychological Warfare.
• RMF: Refit & Maintenance Facility.
• SAR: Search-and-rescue.
• SB: Starbase.
• SENINT: Sentient Intelligence.
• SIGINT: Signals Intelligence.
• SP: Shore Patrol.
• SPECWAR: Special Warfare.
• SPECOPS: Special Operations.
• SSI: Sensitive Source Information (security tag).
• WIA: Wounded in Action.