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 **–Y244:** Romalion becomes the second Romulan emperor. **–Y244:** Romalion becomes the second Romulan emperor.
  
-**–Y162:** Romalion the Second becomes the third Romulan emperor and turns Remus into the “second capital.” -Y117 Seltorian revolt in the Tholian Home Galaxy M81. Most Tholians are wiped out but some escape in various directions. Most go to the nearby M82 Galaxy Two groups (a small Dyson sphere and the 312th Battle Squadron) head for the Milky Way Galaxy. Seltorians later send expeditions to other galaxies to hunt down and destroy the last of the Tholians.+**–Y162:** Romalion the Second becomes the third Romulan emperor and turns Remus into the “second capital.”  
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 +**-Y117:** Seltorian revolt in the Tholian Home Galaxy M81. Most Tholians are wiped out but some escape in various directions. Most go to the nearby M82 Galaxy Two groups (a small Dyson sphere and the 312th Battle Squadron) head for the Milky Way Galaxy. Seltorians later send expeditions to other galaxies to hunt down and destroy the last of the Tholians.
  
 **–Y94:** Maximus becomes the fourth Romulan Emperor, but leaves running the Empire to praetors. During some periods of crisis over the next century, the Senate names a Proconsul to be the “stand in emperor” but these are limited to a single two-year term by Romulan law. **–Y94:** Maximus becomes the fourth Romulan Emperor, but leaves running the Empire to praetors. During some periods of crisis over the next century, the Senate names a Proconsul to be the “stand in emperor” but these are limited to a single two-year term by Romulan law.
  
 **–Y25 (Date Approximate):** The Old Kings return their Klingon starship crews to Klinshai (and other starship crews to their own home planets), abandon some of their obsolete or inoperative equipment in various locations, and leave for parts unknown. At about the same time, the Spirit Kings disappeared, leaving the Hydrans in possession of low-technology starships. **–Y25 (Date Approximate):** The Old Kings return their Klingon starship crews to Klinshai (and other starship crews to their own home planets), abandon some of their obsolete or inoperative equipment in various locations, and leave for parts unknown. At about the same time, the Spirit Kings disappeared, leaving the Hydrans in possession of low-technology starships.
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 **Y1:** First contact between Humans and a neighboring race (the Vulcans) as the Humans develop what will be known as Non-Tactical Warp. The Vulcans are already in contact with other space-faring races in the immediate vicinity (Andorian, Rigellian). **Y1:** First contact between Humans and a neighboring race (the Vulcans) as the Humans develop what will be known as Non-Tactical Warp. The Vulcans are already in contact with other space-faring races in the immediate vicinity (Andorian, Rigellian).
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 **Y17:** The Klingons are able to reverse-engineer the abandoned ships and produce their own primitive starships. Unlike the Old King ships the Klingons inherited, the new ships are patterned on a predatory marine reptile found in the oceans of the Klingon homeworld. **Y17:** The Klingons are able to reverse-engineer the abandoned ships and produce their own primitive starships. Unlike the Old King ships the Klingons inherited, the new ships are patterned on a predatory marine reptile found in the oceans of the Klingon homeworld.
  
-Y21 The Federation encounters the Orions, a smaller star-faring culture on their border. The Orions quickly set up trade relations.+**Y21:** The Federation encounters the Orions, a smaller star-faring culture on their border. The Orions quickly set up trade relations.
  
-Y24 Gorns and Paravians first meet. Early discussions quickly determine that neither race is native to its home planet, but had been brought there at some point in the ancient past. The Paravians, it is found, are the successors to a Gorn-like race that had been destroyed by an asteroid. War breaks out by Y30; the conflict lasts for decades at a relatively low level. As with most conflict in this period, lasers and atomic missiles are the predominant weapons.+**Y24:** Gorns and Paravians first meet. Early discussions quickly determine that neither race is native to its home planet, but had been brought there at some point in the ancient past. The Paravians, it is found, are the successors to a Gorn-like race that had been destroyed by an asteroid. War breaks out by Y30; the conflict lasts for decades at a relatively low level. As with most conflict in this period, lasers and atomic missiles are the predominant weapons.
  
-Y33 First Gorn-Romulan contact. Relations are tense as both sides almost automatically assume that war between them is inevitable.+**Y33:** First Gorn-Romulan contact. Relations are tense as both sides almost automatically assume that war between them is inevitable.
  
-Y36 First Gorn-Romulan War begins. They begin to develop the first of what will become permanent borders. The Gorns lose this war in Y39 at the Battle of Gorn-Shima, but Gorn-Romulan skirmishes and raids continue indefinitely.+**Y36:** First Gorn-Romulan War begins. They begin to develop the first of what will become permanent borders. The Gorns lose this war in Y39 at the Battle of Gorn-Shima, but Gorn-Romulan skirmishes and raids continue indefinitely.
  
-Y38 First Lyran-Klingon War begins. While few details are known, it is clear that both have been expanding for some time from their respective homeworlds (now imperial capitals). While these expansions were not at the same rate in each direction, this was the first contact either race had with a military capable spacefaring race. (If either race previously encountered any minor planet-bound races, it presumably absorbed and/or enslaved them.) Y39 The Klingons and Lyrans, each trying to outflank the other, expand their “front line” (eventually to be their border) toward the core and rim.+**Y38:** First Lyran-Klingon War begins. While few details are known, it is clear that both have been expanding for some time from their respective homeworlds (now imperial capitals). While these expansions were not at the same rate in each direction, this was the first contact either race had with a military capable spacefaring race. (If either race previously encountered any minor planet-bound races, it presumably absorbed and/or enslaved them.) Y39 The Klingons and Lyrans, each trying to outflank the other, expand their “front line” (eventually to be their border) toward the core and rim.
  
 Romulan Proconsul Karzan politically maneuvers Emperor Austian into firing the competent Praetor Solfronk, taking that post for himself. Romulan Proconsul Karzan politically maneuvers Emperor Austian into firing the competent Praetor Solfronk, taking that post for himself.
  
-Y40 First Federation-Romulan War begins as the ex-Vulcans (now the Romulans) begin what they see as a historic march back to their original home planet. The Federation fleet uses a variety of weapons, as each planet has built its own ships. During this War, the Romulans and Federation never actually meet face to face, and the Federation did not realize that the Romulans were the long-lost Vulcan renegades. The War was engineered by Praetor Karzan.+**Y40:** First Federation-Romulan War begins as the ex-Vulcans (now the Romulans) begin what they see as a historic march back to their original home planet. The Federation fleet uses a variety of weapons, as each planet has built its own ships. During this War, the Romulans and Federation never actually meet face to face, and the Federation did not realize that the Romulans were the long-lost Vulcan renegades. The War was engineered by Praetor Karzan.
  
 Lyrans, trying to outflank the Klingons, attack what they believe is a Klingon mining colony. The outpost is, instead, from the Hydrans, a race not previously known, starting the First Lyran-Hydran War. Lyrans, trying to outflank the Klingons, attack what they believe is a Klingon mining colony. The outpost is, instead, from the Hydrans, a race not previously known, starting the First Lyran-Hydran War.
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 The Hydrans had been expanding from their own homeworld, which is now the Royal Capital. The Hydrans had been expanding from their own homeworld, which is now the Royal Capital.
  
-Y42 Lyran-Klingon War ends when several Lyran counties abandon the war to protect their homes from the Hydrans. Lyrans are forced to accept an unfavorable settlement.+**Y42:** Lyran-Klingon War ends when several Lyran counties abandon the war to protect their homes from the Hydrans. Lyrans are forced to accept an unfavorable settlement.
  
-Y43 Lyrans defeat Hydran invasion, but reach negotiated settlement rather than continue the war. First Lyran-Hydran War ends.+**Y43:** Lyrans defeat Hydran invasion, but reach negotiated settlement rather than continue the war. First Lyran-Hydran War ends.
  
-Y44 Gorns battle a mysterious ship which they later learn is a time-traveling Federation cruiser.+**Y44:** Gorns battle a mysterious ship which they later learn is a time-traveling Federation cruiser.
  
-Y45 A treaty between the Federation and the Orions effectively brings the Orions into the Federation, albeit preserving some legal semblance of a semi autonomous zone. This language, all but forgotten over the years, will come back to haunt the Federation 126 years later when the Orions invoke a clause of the treaty to become independent and neutral.+**Y45:** A treaty between the Federation and the Orions effectively brings the Orions into the Federation, albeit preserving some legal semblance of a semi autonomous zone. This language, all but forgotten over the years, will come back to haunt the Federation 126 years later when the Orions invoke a clause of the treaty to become independent and neutral.
  
-Y46 First Federation-Romulan War ends with a cease-fire; Orion support for the war effort has given the Federation a major advantage. Because of the Romulan threat in this direction, the Federation develops more rapidly in its “southeast” area as the need for fleet support infrastructure drives the creation of colonies and bases. Praetor Karzan is humiliated and forced to resign in Y47 as the scapegoat for the unsuccessful war.+**Y46:** First Federation-Romulan War ends with a cease-fire; Orion support for the war effort has given the Federation a major advantage. Because of the Romulan threat in this direction, the Federation develops more rapidly in its “southeast” area as the need for fleet support infrastructure drives the creation of colonies and bases. Praetor Karzan is humiliated and forced to resign in Y47 as the scapegoat for the unsuccessful war.
  
-Y48 Lyrans, trying to outflank the Klingons by moving around the (then unoccupied) WYN cluster, run into the previously unknown Kzintis. The first Lyran-Kzinti War breaks out almost immediately and ends eight years later (Y56) with both races suffering devastation of their thinly settled worlds in the region.+**Y48:** Lyrans, trying to outflank the Klingons by moving around the (then unoccupied) WYN cluster, run into the previously unknown Kzintis. The first Lyran-Kzinti War breaks out almost immediately and ends eight years later (Y56) with both races suffering devastation of their thinly settled worlds in the region.
  
-Y50 First Klingo-Kzinti War begins as the Klingons, unaware that the Lyrans are fighting the Kzintis, also encounter this new foe. The Kzintis are confused by the attack, and assume that this is the second prong of a joint invasion by the “allied” Klingon and Lyran forces. The Kzintis do not learn until many years later that the Klingons and Lyrans were bitter enemies at this point in time.+**Y50:** First Klingo-Kzinti War begins as the Klingons, unaware that the Lyrans are fighting the Kzintis, also encounter this new foe. The Kzintis are confused by the attack, and assume that this is the second prong of a joint invasion by the “allied” Klingon and Lyran forces. The Kzintis do not learn until many years later that the Klingons and Lyrans were bitter enemies at this point in time.
  
 Romulans deploy the Vulture-class dreadnought, their largest ship until the later Condor. Romulans deploy the Vulture-class dreadnought, their largest ship until the later Condor.
  
-Y55 First known contact between the Kzintis and Carnivons (a canine race), and between the Lyrans and the Carnivons. Some earlier contacts may have occurred, but if so the Kzinti or Lyran ships did not survive to report. The Lyrans and Kzintis are, apparently, both trying to outflank the other when they encounter the new foe.+**Y55:** First known contact between the Kzintis and Carnivons (a canine race), and between the Lyrans and the Carnivons. Some earlier contacts may have occurred, but if so the Kzinti or Lyran ships did not survive to report. The Lyrans and Kzintis are, apparently, both trying to outflank the other when they encounter the new foe.
  
-Y56 The First Kzinti-Lyran War ends. The Carnivons begin attacking both felinoid races, taking advantage of their exhausted forces in the region.+**Y56:** The First Kzinti-Lyran War ends. The Carnivons begin attacking both felinoid races, taking advantage of their exhausted forces in the region.
  
-Y58 Ruvellus becomes the sixth Romulan Emperor. Ineffectual and not all that intelligent, he vacillates between opposing courses of action (and opposing political factors), leaving the Empire rudderless.+**Y58:** Ruvellus becomes the sixth Romulan Emperor. Ineffectual and not all that intelligent, he vacillates between opposing courses of action (and opposing political factors), leaving the Empire rudderless.
  
-Y60 Klingon Prince Kraw becomes emperor, and brings new technologies into the fleet.+**Y60:** Klingon Prince Kraw becomes emperor, and brings new technologies into the fleet.
  
-Y62 First cruiser capable of Tactical Warp is launched by the Federation; it is also the first ship not to be under command of any specific planet (although the formal creation of the Star Fleet is almost a decade away). This ship is, in fact, a conversion of a sublight cruiser of the class known much later as the “Old Light Cruiser.” (Tactical Warp allows ships to fight at warp speed, although only up to Warp 3.2.) This ship includes the first tractor beam that could be used by ships traveling at warp speed, but its range was limited to 10,000km and it could only function in the rear arc. Other races develop similar tractor beams as they go to Tactical Warp. The Romulans, limited to Non-Tactical Warp, use the original tractors (limited to 1,000km and dead astern towing only) until the Treaty of Smarba.+**Y62:** First cruiser capable of Tactical Warp is launched by the Federation; it is also the first ship not to be under command of any specific planet (although the formal creation of the Star Fleet is almost a decade away). This ship is, in fact, a conversion of a sublight cruiser of the class known much later as the “Old Light Cruiser.” (Tactical Warp allows ships to fight at warp speed, although only up to Warp 3.2.) This ship includes the first tractor beam that could be used by ships traveling at warp speed, but its range was limited to 10,000km and it could only function in the rear arc. Other races develop similar tractor beams as they go to Tactical Warp. The Romulans, limited to Non-Tactical Warp, use the original tractors (limited to 1,000km and dead astern towing only) until the Treaty of Smarba.
  
 Developed in conjunction with Tactical Warp, the transporter first enters service. It is limited to a range of 10,000km. Federation ships refitted with Tactical Warp had their heavy weapons replaced by photon torpedoes. Developed in conjunction with Tactical Warp, the transporter first enters service. It is limited to a range of 10,000km. Federation ships refitted with Tactical Warp had their heavy weapons replaced by photon torpedoes.
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 Other races develop Tactical Warp power over the next several years, although the Romulans fail to develop this technology and remain limited to Non-Tactical Warp power, putting them at a significant disadvantage. The other races begin converting existing NTW ships into TW technology. Other races develop Tactical Warp power over the next several years, although the Romulans fail to develop this technology and remain limited to Non-Tactical Warp power, putting them at a significant disadvantage. The other races begin converting existing NTW ships into TW technology.
  
-As each race moves to Tactical Warp, it develops transporters and extends the range of its tractor beams to 10,000km (still dead astern towing only). Most also replace their earlier heavy weapons with new ones (disruptors, plasma bolts, etc.).+As each race moves towards Tactical Warp, it also develops transporters and extends the range of its tractor beams to 10,000km (still dead astern towing only). Most also replace their earlier heavy weapons with new ones (disruptors, plasma bolts, etc.).
  
 Second Gorn-Romulan War begins. Both races have made their first progress toward Tactical Warp. Second Gorn-Romulan War begins. Both races have made their first progress toward Tactical Warp.
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 Each has a breakthrough in a different area. The Romulans, having fought the Federation before (and knowing that the Federation now has Tactical Warp capability), focus on ways their existing ships can deal with tactical warp ships. The Gorns, unaware of the Federation, use Tactical Warp drive as a means of positioning themselves to launch sublight missiles. Each has a breakthrough in a different area. The Romulans, having fought the Federation before (and knowing that the Federation now has Tactical Warp capability), focus on ways their existing ships can deal with tactical warp ships. The Gorns, unaware of the Federation, use Tactical Warp drive as a means of positioning themselves to launch sublight missiles.
  
-Y63 Klingons convert the first of their sublight D3 cruisers to use Tactical Warp and disruptors.+**Y63:** Klingons convert the first of their sublight D3 cruisers to use Tactical Warp and disruptors.
  
-Y65 Drones are first used in combat. Klingons and Kzintis deploy these new weapons simultaneously in an outgrowth of Tactical Warp technology. For a brief period, both races are deploying Non-Tactical Warp ships (which fight at sublight) armed with warp-speed weapons.+**Y65:** Drones are first used in combat. Klingons and Kzintis deploy these new weapons simultaneously in an outgrowth of Tactical Warp technology. For a brief period, both races are deploying Non-Tactical Warp ships (which fight at sublight) armed with warp-speed weapons.
  
 Carnivon forces reach the WYN Cluster, having driven a wedge between the Lyrans and Kzintis and having occupied several of their border provinces. The Kzintis and Lyrans will not regain direct contact until Y106, the longest period of peace between each other in their histories. Carnivon forces reach the WYN Cluster, having driven a wedge between the Lyrans and Kzintis and having occupied several of their border provinces. The Kzintis and Lyrans will not regain direct contact until Y106, the longest period of peace between each other in their histories.
  
-Y66 Gorns develop Tactical Warp power, but their ships are still armed with sublight weapons (atomic missiles and lasers). The Romulans, on the other hand, have ships unable to use Tactical Warp, but have developed plasma bolts and systems to target ships moving at warp speed in combat.+**Y66:** Gorns develop Tactical Warp power, but their ships are still armed with sublight weapons (atomic missiles and lasers). The Romulans, on the other hand, have ships unable to use Tactical Warp, but have developed plasma bolts and systems to target ships moving at warp speed in combat.
  
 The conflict between the Gorns and Paravians sharply accelerates at this time, which may explain why the Gorns did not press the Romulans. The conflict between the Gorns and Paravians sharply accelerates at this time, which may explain why the Gorns did not press the Romulans.
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 Incidents erupt along Hydran-Klingon border. Klingons want settlement rights on oxy-nitrogen planets in Hydran territory; Hydrans want the same rights on Klingon methane worlds. The Klingons cannot tolerate the idea of foreign worlds inside the empire, the the Hydrans cannot tolerate the idea of “foreign corporations” in their space either. Incidents erupt along Hydran-Klingon border. Klingons want settlement rights on oxy-nitrogen planets in Hydran territory; Hydrans want the same rights on Klingon methane worlds. The Klingons cannot tolerate the idea of foreign worlds inside the empire, the the Hydrans cannot tolerate the idea of “foreign corporations” in their space either.
  
-Y67 Gorn Vanguard teams conduct lightning raids on numerous vital Romulan research facilities, stopping the development of Tactical Warp technology. Romulan research has been hampered by the system of Great Houses. Each House does its own research, often refusing to exchange progress reports with other Houses. Some Houses even go so far as sabotaging the work of other Houses, or blocking them from getting enough Government money to proceed with possibly successful research. This may have been exacerbated by an especially weak Emperor (Ruvellus) who could not force the Houses to cooperate. Ruvellus appointed seven Praetors in less than two years as powerful Great Houses maneuver to depose (or assassinate) any Praetor controlled by another Great House.+**Y67:** Gorn Vanguard teams conduct lightning raids on numerous vital Romulan research facilities, stopping the development of Tactical Warp technology. Romulan research has been hampered by the system of Great Houses. Each House does its own research, often refusing to exchange progress reports with other Houses. Some Houses even go so far as sabotaging the work of other Houses, or blocking them from getting enough Government money to proceed with possibly successful research. This may have been exacerbated by an especially weak Emperor (Ruvellus) who could not force the Houses to cooperate. Ruvellus appointed seven Praetors in less than two years as powerful Great Houses maneuver to depose (or assassinate) any Praetor controlled by another Great House.
  
-Y68 Ruvellus appoints his eighth and last Praetor, then dies under mysterious circumstances.+**Y68:** Ruvellus appoints his eighth and last Praetor, then dies under mysterious circumstances.
  
 Gorns win the Second Gorn-Romulan War. Gorns win the Second Gorn-Romulan War.
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 Second Lyran-Hydran War begins. Second Lyran-Hydran War begins.
  
-Y69 Ramillius becomes Romulan Emperor. While somewhat more effective than his father, he leaves the empire bankrupt.+**Y6:**9 Ramillius becomes Romulan Emperor. While somewhat more effective than his father, he leaves the empire bankrupt.
  
-Y70 The Paravians fully deploy Tactical Warp, phasers, and quantum wave torpedoes.+**Y70:** The Paravians fully deploy Tactical Warp, phasers, and quantum wave torpedoes. 
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-Y71 Federation forms the United Star Fleet. Member planets begin disbanding their “national” fleets (comprised of NTW ships) in favor of the United Star Fleet, which consists exclusively of photon armed Tactical Warp ships. This is one of the cornerstones of Federation cohesiveness, as the United Star Fleet makes the national fleets obsolete. To “facilitate training,” however, the Federation Council agrees to allow each planet to convert a few old ships to Tactical Warp and photon torpedoes. In fact, the member planets still do not entirely trust each other and these refitted ships are a symbol of political power. While there will never be a Federation Civil War, there are moments in which tensions over trade concessions and other matters reach high levels.+---- 
 +**Y71:** Federation forms the United Star Fleet. Member planets begin disbanding their “national” fleets (comprised of NTW ships) in favor of the United Star Fleet, which consists exclusively of photon armed Tactical Warp ships. This is one of the cornerstones of Federation cohesiveness, as the United Star Fleet makes the national fleets obsolete. To “facilitate training,” however, the Federation Council agrees to allow each planet to convert a few old ships to Tactical Warp and photon torpedoes. In fact, the member planets still do not entirely trust each other and these refitted ships are a symbol of political power. While there will never be a Federation Civil War, there are moments in which tensions over trade concessions and other matters reach high levels.
  
 Second Lyran-Hydran War ends when improved Hydran weapons (e.g., nova cannon) give them a decisive advantage over the Lyrans. Second Lyran-Hydran War ends when improved Hydran weapons (e.g., nova cannon) give them a decisive advantage over the Lyrans.
  
-Y72 Klingon-Hydran “incident” (brief border war).+**Y72:** Klingon-Hydran “incident” (brief border war).
  
-Y73 Hydrans attack the Klingons. They do not have a formal alliance with the Kzintis (who are still at war with the Klingons), but are considered as co-belligerents. Klingons are hard-pressed to fight a war on two fronts and outgunned by the new Hydran nova cannon.+**Y73:** Hydrans attack the Klingons. They do not have a formal alliance with the Kzintis (who are still at war with the Klingons), but are considered as co-belligerents. Klingons are hard-pressed to fight a war on two fronts and outgunned by the new Hydran nova cannon.
  
-Y75 A badly outnumbered Klingon fleet defending the Hydran Frontier is decisively defeated. Klingons agree to a settlement granting the Hydrans trade concessions and allowing them to colonize several methane-atmosphere planets within the Empire. Kzintis howl with rage because the Hydrans will not continue the war. Klingons purchase war material (at ridiculously inflated prices) from Hydrans and launch a renewed offensive against the Kzintis. Emperor Kraw resigns in shame. Is his replaced by Prince Kavish, who (as Emperor Kavish) left the military to its own devices and focused on building the economy.+**Y75:** A badly outnumbered Klingon fleet defending the Hydran Frontier is decisively defeated. Klingons agree to a settlement granting the Hydrans trade concessions and allowing them to colonize several methane-atmosphere planets within the Empire. Kzintis howl with rage because the Hydrans will not continue the war. Klingons purchase war material (at ridiculously inflated prices) from Hydrans and launch a renewed offensive against the Kzintis. Emperor Kraw resigns in shame. Is his replaced by Prince Kavish, who (as Emperor Kavish) left the military to its own devices and focused on building the economy.
  
-Y76 Klingons, expanding their territory to the Galactic Rim, encounter the Vudar, and later absorb them into the Empire under special semi autonomous conditions. Only the Vudar can survive for extended periods in the radiation zones along the Rim (their home). Other Klingon explorers contact the Romulans, and report that the backward state of Romulan technology makes them ripe for conquest. Several Klingon ships raid Romulan territory, and Romulan ale becomes a trophy much in demand in the Klingon fleet. The Romulans are not entirely certain who this new enemy is.+**Y76:** Klingons, expanding their territory to the Galactic Rim, encounter the Vudar, and later absorb them into the Empire under special semi autonomous conditions. Only the Vudar can survive for extended periods in the radiation zones along the Rim (their home). Other Klingon explorers contact the Romulans, and report that the backward state of Romulan technology makes them ripe for conquest. Several Klingon ships raid Romulan territory, and Romulan ale becomes a trophy much in demand in the Klingon fleet. The Romulans are not entirely certain who this new enemy is.
  
-Y78 Based on lessons from the Hydran War, the Klingons launch the D4 class cruisers, the first designed from the keel up to include Tactical Warp. The Lyrans, Hydrans, and Kzintis follow suit with their own ships of this type.+**Y78:** Based on lessons from the Hydran War, the Klingons launch the D4 class cruisers, the first designed from the keel up to include Tactical Warp. The Lyrans, Hydrans, and Kzintis follow suit with their own ships of this type.
  
-Y79 Tholians arrive in our galaxy, settling in the tip of the same spiral arm that includes the Klingons. The Klingons explored and claimed this territory only a few years previously, and had set up a few colonies there, but no Klingon ships were present at the precise point of Tholian arrival so they remain undetected.+**Y79:** Tholians arrive in our galaxy, settling in the tip of the same spiral arm that includes the Klingons. The Klingons explored and claimed this territory only a few years previously, and had set up a few colonies there, but no Klingon ships were present at the precise point of Tholian arrival so they remain undetected.
  
 Federation launches the first of the Republic-class cruisers and begins refitting the older Province-class cruisers to the improved (and faster) Tactical Warp engines. Federation launches the first of the Republic-class cruisers and begins refitting the older Province-class cruisers to the improved (and faster) Tactical Warp engines.
  
-Y80 At about this time, most races develop tractor beams able to function in a 360° arc, but this technology is still limited to 10,000km. Also at about this time, most races are able to extend the range of their transporters to 20,000km. The Gorns do not reach these technological goals until Y90; the Romulans do not reach them until the Treaty of Smarba in Y159.+**Y80:** At about this time, most races develop tractor beams able to function in a 360° arc, but this technology is still limited to 10,000km. Also at about this time, most races are able to extend the range of their transporters to 20,000km. The Gorns do not reach these technological goals until Y90; the Romulans do not reach them until the Treaty of Smarba in Y159.
  
 Y82 First Klingo-Kzinti War ends. Klingons capture three key planets. Y82 First Klingo-Kzinti War ends. Klingons capture three key planets.
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 Y201 The Galactic Powers launch “Operation Unity” in an effort to destroy the primary Andromedan base (U6) in the Lesser Magellanic Cloud. It has taken years of work to build the prefabricated bases and fast cargo transports that this Operation requires. Y201 The Galactic Powers launch “Operation Unity” in an effort to destroy the primary Andromedan base (U6) in the Lesser Magellanic Cloud. It has taken years of work to build the prefabricated bases and fast cargo transports that this Operation requires.
  
-Y202 Final defeat of Andromedans as Operation Unity destroys the Desecrator (the starbase in the Lesser Magellanic Cloud).+**Y202:** Final defeat of Andromedans as Operation Unity destroys the Desecrator (the starbase in the Lesser Magellanic Cloud).
  
-Y203 Organians declare “Era of Tranquility.” Y204 Romulan Empress Rolindra marries Praetor Tal Vergius and is, by all accounts, an equal partner with her husband in running the Empire and truly in love with her husband.+**Y203:** Organians declare “Era of Tranquility.” Y204 Romulan Empress Rolindra marries Praetor Tal Vergius and is, by all accounts, an equal partner with her husband in running the Empire and truly in love with her husband.
  
-Y205 Era of Second Generation X-ships and Trade Wars begins.+**Y205:** Era of Second Generation X-ships and Trade Wars begins.
  
 Klingon X-frigate Vandal disappears into a time warp. Klingon X-frigate Vandal disappears into a time warp.
  
-Y207 Klingon Emperor Kellish retires to Bakuria. Industrial Prince Korv becomes emperor and institutes free market concepts, which revitalize the empire (although not without pain and compromise).+**Y207:** Klingon Emperor Kellish retires to Bakuria. Industrial Prince Korv becomes emperor and institutes free market concepts, which revitalize the empire (although not without pain and compromise).
  
-Y211 Retired Klingon Emperor Kellish is killed by a wild boar during a hunting expedition on Bakuria.+**Y211:** Retired Klingon Emperor Kellish is killed by a wild boar during a hunting expedition on Bakuria.
  
-Y225 End of recorded history. Presumably a third generation of X-ships was developed, but The Next Generation is not within the scope of the Star Fleet Universe.+**Y225:** End of recorded history. Presumably a third generation of X-ships was developed, but The Next Generation is not within the scope of the Star Fleet Universe.
  
-Y382 While there is no data beyond Y225, this is the expected date of the arrival of a second wave of Seltorians. Whether they find any Tholians remaining in the Milky Way Galaxy is not known.+**Y382:** While there is no data beyond Y225, this is the expected date of the arrival of a second wave of Seltorians. Whether they find any Tholians remaining in the Milky Way Galaxy is not known.
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