21st Century

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Prime Timeline
(The root of all realities)



2002

Nomad (TOS37)

Nomad (TOS37)

  • The Nomad space probe (probe 2002-45b) is launched in the early 2000s. The probe was designed by Jackson Roykirk to search for extraterrestrial life forms. It is eventually lost in space and presumed destroyed.[1][2]

2016

2018

  • Cryogenics become unnecessary in Human space travel, as new propulsion methods significantly reduce the time required for interplanetary trips.[4]

2026

2032

  • The Eugenics Wars begin at about this time on Earth[6] when a group of Augments led by Khan Noonian Singh seize power simultaneously in more than forty nations. Khan himself claims dominion over more than a quarter of the planet.[4] Though the conflict originally began in 1992, intervention by various factions in the Temporal Wars delayed the events for several decades.[10]

2036

c.2060

2060

  • The "great awakening" leads the Argelians to turn to a hedonistic life style at about this time.[13]

2063

2067

2069

  • The S.S. Valiant encounters a magnetic storm that pushes it beyond the edge of the galaxy. Upon re-entering through the Galactic Barrier, several crew members begin exhibiting extraordinary psychic powers. The captain is forced to order the destruction of his ship.[15]


Notes and References

  1. Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "The Changeling." Star Trek, Season 2, Episode 8. Directed by Marc Daniels. Written by John Meredyth Lucas. Desilu Productions, 29 September 1967.
  2. The launch date for Nomad was given as August 2002 in the script, but not mentioned in dialogue. The probe designation was listed as 2002-45b in an on-screen graphic, however, and the launch date has been derived from that. The launch date was erroneously listed as August 2020 in the Star Trek Concordance.
  3. Fuller, Bryan et al (Executive Producers). "The Vulcan Hello". Star Trek: Discovery, season 1, episode 1 (Production number 01). Directed by David Semel. Story by Bryan Fuller & Alex Kurtzman. Teleplay by Bryan Fuller & Akiva Goldsman. CBS Entertainment. 24 September 2017.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "Space Seed." Star Trek, Season 1, Episode 22 (Production 24). Directed by Marc Daniels. Written by Carey Wilber (Story and Teleplay) and Gene L. Coon (Teleplay). Desilu Productions, 16 February 1967.
  5. Berman, Rick et al (Executive Producers). "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II". Star Trek: Enterprise, season 4, episode 19 (Production number 95). Directed by Marvin V. Rush. Story by Manny Coto. Teleplay by Mike Sussman. Paramount Pictures. 29 April 2005.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Roddenberry, Eugene et al (Executive Producers). "Strange New Worlds". Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, season 1, episode 1 (Production number 01). Directed by Akiva Goldsman. Teleplay by Akiva Goldsman. Story by Akiva Goldsman & Alex Kurtzman & Jenny Lumet. CBS Entertainment. 5 May 2022.
  7. 7.0 7.1 Berman, Rick (Producer). Star Trek: First Contact. Directed by Jonathan Frakes. Story by Rick Berman & Brannon Braga & Ronald D. Moore. Screenplay by Brannon Braga & Ronald D. Moore. Paramount Pictures. 22 November 1996.
  8. Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "Metamorphosis." Star Trek, Season 2, Episode 2. Directed by Ralph Senensky. Written by Gene L. Coon. Desilu Productions, 10 November 1967.
  9. Berman, Rick & Brannon Braga (Executive Producers). "Broken Bow". Enterprise, season 1, episode 1-2 (Production number 01-02). Directed by James Conway. Written by Rick Berman & Brannon Braga. Paramount Pictures. 26 September 2001.
  10. "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow." Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Season 2, Episode 3 (Production 13). 29 June 2023.
  11. Scheimer, Lou & Norm Prescott (Producers). "The Infinite Vulcan". Star Trek: The Animated Series, season 1, episode 7 (Production number 02). Directed by Hal Sutherland. Written by Walter Koenig. Filmation Associates. 20 October 1973.
  12. Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "The Trouble With Tribbles." Star Trek, Season 2, Episode 13. Directed by Joseph Pevney. Written by David Gerrold. Desilu Productions, 29 December 1967.
  13. Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "Wolf in the Fold." Star Trek, Season 2, Episode 7. Directed by Joseph Pevney. Written by Robert Bloch. Desilu Productions, 22 December 1967.
  14. Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "Operation -- Annihilate!." Star Trek, Season 1, Episode 29 (Production 29). Directed by Herschel Daugherty. Written by Steven W. Carabatsos. Desilu Productions, 13 April 1967.
  15. Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "The Cage". Star Trek, season 0, episode 0 (Production number 01). Directed by Robert Butler. Written by Gene Roddenberry. Released 1986. Desilu Productions. 1965.