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| − | * The loss of agricultural planets claimed by the [[Imperial Romulan State]] threatened [[Romulus]] with severe food shortages. Romulus' power plants and factories could not increase output without the heavy metals and [[dilithium]] that once flowed from [[Remus]]. To avert the looming civil crisis, [[Praetor]] [[Tal'aura#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Tal'aura]] reluctantly accepted food shipments from the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]]. But she refused the Federation's offer to facilitate negotiations between her and Empress [[Donatra#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Donatra]], saying that the dispute was an internal Romulan matter. Tal'aura charged her proconsul, Fleet Commander [[Tomalak#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Tomalak]], with retaking the planets held by Donatra. Tomalak appointed Admiral [[Taris#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Taris]] as his second in command and ordered her to reorganize and mobilize Romulus' remaining military forces. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'') | + | {{BannerSTO|tl|100%}} |
| | + | * The loss of agricultural planets claimed by the [[Imperial Romulan State (STO)|Imperial Romulan State]] threatened [[Romulus (STO)|Romulus]] with severe food shortages. Romulus' power plants and factories could not increase output without the heavy metals and [[dilithium (STO)|dilithium]] that once flowed from [[Remus (STO)|Remus]]. To avert the looming civil crisis, [[Romulan Praetor (STO)|Praetor]] [[Tal'aura (STO)|Tal'aura]] reluctantly accepted food shipments from the [[United Federation of Planets (STO)|Federation]]. But she refused the Federation's offer to facilitate negotiations between her and Empress [[Donatra (STO)|Donatra]], saying that the dispute was an internal Romulan matter. Tal'aura charged her proconsul, Fleet Commander [[Tomalak (STO)|Tomalak]], with retaking the planets held by Donatra. Tomalak appointed Admiral [[Taris (STO)|Taris]] as his second in command and ordered her to reorganize and mobilize Romulus' remaining military forces.<ref name="STONeeds"/> |
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| − | * Seeking to stabilize the homeworld, [[Tal'aura#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Tal'aura]] agrees to reform the Romulan Senate. A reorganization commission selected by Tal'aura votes to allow her to appoint senators directly rather than holding elections, and she packs the Senate with her supporters. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'') | + | * Seeking to stabilize the homeworld, [[Tal'aura (STO)|Tal'aura]] agrees to reform the Romulan Senate. A reorganization commission selected by Tal'aura votes to allow her to appoint senators directly rather than holding elections, and she packs the Senate with her supporters.<ref name="STONeeds"/> |
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| − | * Leaders of the Romulan-Vulcan Unification movement petition [[Tal'aura#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Tal'aura]] for representation in the Senate for themselves and the Remans, but Tal'aura declines to respond to their request. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'') | + | * Leaders of the Romulan-Vulcan Unification movement petition [[Tal'aura (STO)|Tal'aura]] for representation in the Senate for themselves and the Remans, but Tal'aura declines to respond to their request.<ref name="STONeeds"/> |
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| − | * The makeup of the Romulan Senate angers Romulan nobles, who dominated the Senate prior to [[Shinzon]]'s takeover but held only a handful of seats after the reorganization. Representatives of several of the noble lines argued that for centuries the Romulan Senate has been a partner with the praetor in governing the empire, something that a weakened body beholden to [[Tal'aura#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Tal'aura]] could not be. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'') | + | * Changes in immigration laws allow [[Ambassador]] [[Spock (STO)|Spock]] to take up legal permanent residence on [[Romulus (STO)|Romulus]] as the official ambassador of the [[United Federation of Planets (STO)|United Federation of Planets]] to the [[Romulan Star Empire (STO)|Romulan Star Empire]].<ref name="STIDWCD1"/> |
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| − | * The Line of Tellus denounces [[Tal'aura#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Tal'aura]] and withdraws its members from government service. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'') | + | * The makeup of the Romulan Senate angers Romulan nobles, who dominated the Senate prior to [[Shinzon (STO)|Shinzon]]'s takeover but held only a handful of seats after the reorganization. Representatives of several of the noble lines argued that for centuries the Romulan Senate has been a partner with the praetor in governing the empire, something that a weakened body beholden to [[Tal'aura (STO)|Tal'aura]] could not be.<ref name="STONeeds"/> |
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| − | * The [[Klingon Empire]] takes advantage of the weakened position of the [[Romulans]] to stage lightning strikes into Romulan space, retaking [[Khitomer]] and the sector surrounding it. The [[Federation Council]] criticizes the move, but Ambassador [[K'mtok#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|K'mtok]] responded that the empire was simply reclaiming territory that belonged to the Klingons by right. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'') | + | * The Line of Tellus denounces [[Tal'aura (STO)|Tal'aura]] and withdraws its members from government service.<ref name="STONeeds"/> |
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| − | * These are the words of [[Mojog#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Mojog]], General of the [[Klingon Empire]]: "It took months to convince [[Martok#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Martok]] that the time was right to strike. He was concerned about the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]], and whether this attack would challenge the alliance. It was none of their concern! We are [[Klingons]]! War is our birthright! The [[Romulans]] are our enemies! We swept across the borders in a wave of destruction, smashing their meager defenses and conquering all that we saw. Soon we reached [[Khitomer]]. The Romulans were weak and starving. They barely put up a fight. Hundreds of their soldiers fled like cowards before our warriors could even set foot on the planet. After almost forty years, the Romulans have finally paid for their sneak attack on our colony. The shades of the 4,000 Klingons killed in that massacre have their vengeance. Khitomer is ours again!" (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'') | + | * The [[Klingon Empire (STO)|Klingon Empire]] takes advantage of the weakened position of the [[Romulans (STO)|Romulans]] to stage lightning strikes into Romulan space, retaking [[Khitomer (STO)|Khitomer]] and the sector surrounding it. The [[Federation Council (STO)|Federation Council]] criticizes the move, but Ambassador [[K'mtok (STO)|K'mtok]] responded that the empire was simply reclaiming territory that belonged to the Klingons by right.<ref name="STONeeds"/> |
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| − | * Thwarted in their attempts to find a role in the Romulan government, the Unification movement, represented by Ambassador Spock, pressed its case with the Federation Council. The Council took up the matter of formally supporting the Unificationists, but was heavy influenced by Councilor T'Los of Vulcan, who stated that the result of the unification of the two races could not be predetermined, which the probable course of the Romulans and Vulcans remaining separate could be reasonably predicted. Therefore, her only logical choice was to protect the Vulcan way of life by opposing unification. The council did not reach a decision on whether or not to support the Unificationists, and voted to table the matter. The bill was not expected to return to the Council floor for debate again. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'') | + | * These are the words of [[Mojog (STO)|Mojog]], General of the [[Klingon Empire (STO)|Klingon Empire]]: "It took months to convince [[Martok (STO)|Martok]] that the time was right to strike. He was concerned about the [[United Federation of Planets (STO)|Federation]], and whether this attack would challenge the alliance. It was none of their concern! We are [[Klingons (STO)|Klingons]]! War is our birthright! The [[Romulans (STO)|Romulans]] are our enemies! We swept across the borders in a wave of destruction, smashing their meager defenses and conquering all that we saw. Soon we reached [[Khitomer (STO)|Khitomer]]. The Romulans were weak and starving. They barely put up a fight. Hundreds of their soldiers fled like cowards before our warriors could even set foot on the planet. After almost forty years, the Romulans have finally paid for their sneak attack on our colony. The shades of the 4,000 Klingons killed in that massacre have their vengeance. Khitomer is ours again!"<ref name="STONeeds"/> |
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| − | * A legal issue of interest to analysts in the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] was rights for artificial life forms. On [[Stardate]] 60334.46, Admiral [[Paris, Owen#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Owen Paris]] of [[Starfleet]] Research and Development ordered the mobile emitter brought back from the [[Delta Quadrant]] by the [[U.S.S. Voyager NCC-74656#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|U.S.S. ''Voyager'' NCC-74656]] to be taken to Starfleet's facility on [[Galor IV]] for study. The [[Emergency Medical Hologram]] (EMH) known as [[The Doctor#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|The Doctor]] filed a lawsuit to block the transfer of the mobile emitter, arguing that he was a sentient being who acted as a member of Starfleet during ''Voyager's'' time in the Delta Quadrant and that the mobile emitter was necessary to his quality of life and performance of his duties. The office of the [[Judge Advocate General]] issues an injunction against the transfer of the mobile emitter until it could study the case and issue a ruling. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'') | + | {{ImageBox2|file=spock_prime-st-11.jpg|caption=Spock ([[Star Trek (Film)|ST11]])}} |
| | + | * Thwarted in their attempts to find a role in the [[Romulan Star Empire (STO)|Romulan]] government, the Unification movement, represented by Ambassador [[Spock (STO)|Spock]], pressed its case with the [[Federation Council (STO)|Federation Council]]. The Council took up the matter of formally supporting the Unificationists, but was heavy influenced by Councilor [[T'Los (STO)|T'Los]] of [[Vulcan (STO)|Vulcan]], who stated that the result of the unification of the two races could not be predetermined, which the probable course of the [[Romulans (STO)|Romulans]] and [[Vulcans (STO)|Vulcans]] remaining separate could be reasonably predicted. Therefore, her only logical choice was to protect the Vulcan way of life by opposing unification. The council did not reach a decision on whether or not to support the Unificationists, and voted to table the matter. The bill was not expected to return to the Council floor for debate again.<ref name="STONeeds"/> |
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| − | * The [[Bajorans]] and their allies continue to press for the Cardassians to surrender members of its government and military to stand trial for war crimes. But over the course of four months, 472 Cardassians wanted by the Bajorans disappear from Cardassia Prime. The Cardassian government reports it is attempting to determine the whereabouts of its citizens, but little progress is made. The Bajorans respond by accusing the Cardassian government of willingly assisting fugitives. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| | + | * A legal issue of interest to analysts in the [[United Federation of Planets (STO)|Federation]] was rights for artificial life forms. On [[Stardate]] 60334.46, Admiral [[Paris, Owen (STO)|Owen Paris]] of [[Starfleet (STO)|Starfleet]] Research and Development ordered the mobile emitter brought back from the [[Delta Quadrant]] by the [[U.S.S. Voyager NCC-74656 (STO)|U.S.S. ''Voyager'' NCC-74656]] to be taken to Starfleet's facility on [[Galor IV (STO)|Galor IV]] for study. The [[Emergency Medical Hologram (STO)|Emergency Medical Hologram]] (EMH) known as [[The Doctor (STO)|The Doctor]] filed a lawsuit to block the transfer of the mobile emitter, arguing that he was a sentient being who acted as a member of Starfleet during ''Voyager's'' time in the Delta Quadrant and that the mobile emitter was necessary to his quality of life and performance of his duties. The office of the [[Judge Advocate General (STO)|Judge Advocate General]] issues an injunction against the transfer of the mobile emitter until it could study the case and issue a ruling.<ref name="STONeeds"/> |
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| − | * [[Ro Laren#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Ro Laren]] completes her time in [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] custody and returns to [[Bajor#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Bajor]]. She accepts a commission in the Bajoran militia and is appointed head of security for [[Deep Space 9#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Deep Space 9]]. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'') | + | * The [[Bajorans (STO)|Bajorans]] and their allies continue to press for the [[Cardassians (STO)|Cardassians]] to surrender members of its government and military to stand trial for war crimes. But over the course of four months, 472 Cardassians wanted by the Bajorans disappear from Cardassia Prime. The Cardassian government reports it is attempting to determine the whereabouts of its citizens, but little progress is made. The Bajorans respond by accusing the Cardassian government of willingly assisting fugitives.<ref name="STONeeds"/> |
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| + | * [[Ro Laren (STO)|Ro Laren]] completes her time in [[United Federation of Planets (STO)|Federation]] custody and returns to [[Bajor (STO)|Bajor]]. She accepts a commission in the [[Bajoran militia (STO)|Bajoran militia]] and is appointed head of security for [[Deep Space 9 (STO)|Deep Space 9]].<ref name="STONeeds"/> |
| − | * Intelligence operatives for [[Starfleet]] and the [[Klingon Empire]] continue to gather reports of unrest on [[Romulus]]. [[Praetor]] [[Tal'aura#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Tal'aura]] authorizes food rationing and strict limits on [[Replicator|replicator]] use on the homeworld, saying that the empire's resources must be reserved to support the military's campaign against [[Donatra#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Donatra]] and the breakaway [[Imperial Romulan State#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Imperial Romulan State]]. The shortages spark rioting in the capital of [[Ki Baratan]], and the struggle continues for two days before the praetor orders troops to intervene. Observers on Romulus suggest that as many as 2,000 people are killed either in the initial riots or at the hands of Romulan troops. The civil unrest and resistance from Romulan nobles strains Tal'aura's command of the empire. She calls upon her allies in the Senate to help stabilize the government, and they respond by voting to expand the praetor's powers, giving Tal'aura the power to grant or remove noble titles, a privilege that previously only the emperor enjoyed. She also is granted the ability to declare war without Senate approval. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'') | |
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| − | * Ambassador [[Spock#Spock#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Spock]] returns to [[Romulus]] to take his place with the Unificationists. Leaders of the movement say that although they did not win the support of the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]], they will continue to "wage peace" on Romulus. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * On [[Stardate]] 60900.31, Fleet Commander [[Tomalak#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Tomalak]] attacks [[Donatra#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Donatra]]'s fleet at [[Xanitla]]. Tomalak's forces are soundly defeated in the battle, and he is dealt a further blow when Admiral [[Taris#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Taris]] and the twelve ships under her command defect to the Imperial side. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * The [[Cardassians]] make some gains in their efforts to rebuild their war-ravaged planet, signing a new agreement for aid from the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] and beginning reconstruction of [[Lakarian City]]. Excavation of several sites on the planet reveals [[Hebitians|Hebitian]] relics, and the publication of these finds sparks a resurgence of interest among Cardassians in ancient religious and cultural practices. The [[Oralians]], a religious group dating back to the Hebitian civilization that was outlawed by the [[Cardassian Union]], begin openly holding services and seeking adherents among the Cardassian population. The rise of this spiritual movement is opposed by the followers of the [[True Way#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|True Way]], which continues to call for a return to the totalitarian practices of the Union. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * In 2383, the [[Klingon Empire]] and the [[United Federation of Planets]] are at odds over the Klingon takeover of [[Khitomer]]. In a narrow vote, the [[Federation Council]] decides not to formally censure the Empire for its military action. However, the fact that the matter went to the full Council for a vote is enough of an affront for [[Qo'noS]] to temporarily recall its ambassador to the Federation. Hardliners on the Klingon High Council demand that [[Martok#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Martok]] eject Federation ambassadors from Klingon space. Martok refuses to do so, and then defeats Councilor [[Qolka#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Qolka]] in a duel of honor after he accuses Martok of being a "pet desperate for the approval of his [[Starfleet]] masters." (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * In legal matters, Rear Admiral [[Bennett, James#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|James Bennett]] of the [[Starfleet]] [[Judge Advocate General]]'s office rules that the "Data decision," referenced in [[The Doctor#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|The Doctor]]'s legal arguments to keep the [[Mobile Holoemitter|mobile emitter]], is too narrow to be used in The Doctor's case. Bennett rules that the precedent can only be applied to prove that The Doctor is not the property of Starfleet, and not to decide whether or not he is a sentient being. The Doctor's counsel appeals the decision, and analysts predict that the case would continue for some time. The [[Soong Foundation]], a group affiliated with the [[Daystrom Institute]] and dedicated to promoting the rights of artificial life forms, announces that it is beginning research to create a mobile holographic emitter of its own design, with the hopes that the technology could be adapted for civilian use. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] analysts say that a shakeup in the [[Romulan Star Empire|Romulan]] power structure leaves the empire vulnerable to attack from within and without. [[Starfleet]] dispatches additional ships to the border of the [[Romulan Neutral Zone|Neutral Zone]] and considers the Romulan situation one of the main threats to Federation safety and security. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * After [[Tomalak#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Tomalak]]'s defeat by [[Donatra#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Donatra]] and her fleet, [[Praetor]] [[Tal'aura#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Tal'aura]] removes him as proconsul, choosing [[Sela#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Sela]] as her right hand and fleet commander. Sela, a [[Humans|Human]]-[[Romulans|Romulan]] hybrid with extensive experience in the military and intelligence fields, was a part of several major Romulan operations, including a failed a attempt to invade [[Vulcan]] and coordinating support for the [[House of Duras]]'s attempt to take over the [[Klingon High Council]] in 2367. As a gift to Tomalak for his decades of loyal service to the [[Romulan Star Empire]], Tal'aura allowed him to "retire" to his rural estates on Romulus. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * The [[Romulan Star Empire|Romulan]] defeat at [[Xanitla]] made open war with Empress [[Donatra#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Donatra]] infeasible. [[Praetor]] [[Tal'aura#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Tal'aura]] reluctantly agrees to negotiate with the [[Imperial Romulan State]] to determine new borders and the establishment of a neutral zone, but rejects the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]]'s offer to mediate the talks. Donatra says that she would welcome the Federation's input, but that she would defer to Tal'aura's decision in this matter. She sends Admiral [[Taris#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Taris]] to the Romulan capital as her representative. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * On [[Stardate]] 61602.00, [[Tal'aura#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Tal'aura]] is found dead in her private chambers. [[Tal Shiar]] investigators report that the praetor was attacked as she slept. The Romulan capital erupts in a firestorm of rumors and accusations. Among the groups suspected of carrying out the assassination are a coalition of the noble houses, the Tal Shiar, and agents working for Empress [[Donatra#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Donatra]] and the [[Imperial Romulan State]]. Donatra denies having anything to do with the murder. "I face my enemies on the field of battle with honor," the empress announces in an address to her citizens, "not with a knife in the dark." Days later, Donatra recalls Taris from [[Romulus]] and orders her to prepare to defend Imperial holdings. At Tal'aura's funeral in [[Ki Baratan]], Sela publicly blames the [[Remans]] and the Unification movement for the attack. "They claim to desire peace," Sela says, "but ally with the murderers and usurpers who terroized our planet and led us to the brink of destruction. The blood of one praetor was not enough for the Remans. Tal'aura was the victim of their thirst for destruction." (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * On [[Stardate]] 61829.83, the [[I.K.S. Quv|I.K.S. ''Quv'']] is attacked by a [[Gorn]] ship. Two hundred and seven [[Klingons]] die in the battle. Representatives of King [[Xrathis]] of the Gorn claim that the commander of their warship was acting without orders, but refuse to surrender the surviving crew of the Quv to the Klingon Empire. In response, Chancellor [[Martok#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Martok]] expels Gorn diplomats from Klingon space and orders ships to the Empire's border with the [[Gorn Hegemony]]. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * Representatives of the [[Federation Council]] are pleased to accept [[Bajor#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Bajor]]'s renewed application for [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] membership, and pledge to fast-track the planet's admission. The increased traffic and commerce expected to arrive with Federation membership prompts the [[Ferengi]] to open an expansive embassy and gift shop near [[Quark's Bar|Quark's]] on [[Deep Space 9#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Deep Space 9]]. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * [[Odo#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Odo]], acting as the [[Great Link#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Great Link]]'s ambassador to the solids, meets with his fellow [[Changelings#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Changeling]] [[Laas#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Laas]] on [[Koralis III]]. Odo invites Laas to return with him to the [[Gamma Quadrant]]. Laas refuses, choosing instead to continue to search for other changelings in the [[Alpha Quadrant|Alpha]] and [[Beta Quadrant|Beta]] Quadrants. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * In late 2384, [[Starfleet]] transfers the [[Soong-type android]] [[B-4#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|B-4]] to the custody of the [[Soong Foundation]]. The prototype android, with a less advanced positronic matrix than [[Soong, Noonian#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Noonian Soong]]'s later androids [[Data#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Data]] and [[Lore#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Lore]], was deactivated after its discovery by the [[U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|''Enterprise''-E]] in 2379. At the time of the transfer, Soong Foundation representatives said they hoped to restore B-4 to full positronic functioning. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * In 2385, [[Starfleet Command]] announces that it has completed a re-evaluation of all post-[[Dominion War]] assets and resources. Based on the results, the admirals decide to refocus some ships from defense and diplomacy to exploration and scientific discovery. Among the ships that are assigned to new duties is the [[U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|U.S.S. ''Enterprise'' NCC-1701-E]]. "The flagship of Starfleet is not a warship," says Commander [[Durant, Marie (STO)|Marie Durant]], a spokesperson for Starfleet Command. "The ''Enterprise'' and her crew are the pinnacle of [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] achievement. We need them out on the edge of explored space, making new contacts and reaching out in friendship to races across the galaxy." The ''Enterprise's'' final mission before returning to [[Earth]] for reassignment is to assist the population of [[Khitomer]]. On [[Stardate]] 62230.13, the [[Klingon Empire]] announces it is expelling all non-[[Klingons|Klingon]] residents of the planet as a "safety measure." It gives the residents 14 standard days to leave the planet, but Chancellor [[Martok#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Martok]] later agrees to extend the deadline after speaking to Captain [[Picard, Jean-Luc#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Jean-Luc Picard]]. The ''Enterprise'' leads a contingent of ships to Khitomer, assists in the evacuation, and the former residents are safely resettled on Federation worlds. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * The [[U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|''Enterprise''-E]]'s mission to [[Khitomer]] is the last for its legendary captain as well. After a personal request from the president of the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] and a great deal of personal reflection, Captain [[Picard, Jean-Luc#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Jean-Luc Picard]] resigns his commission with [[Starfleet]]. After a three-month sabbatical in [[France]], Picard takes his place as the Federation ambassador to [[Vulcan]]. He is not the only senior staff member of the ''Enterprise'' who moves on to other projects. Chief Medical Officer [[Crusher, Beverly#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Beverly Crusher]] accepts the position of captain of the [[U.S.S. Pasteur NCC-58928#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|U.S.S. ''Pasteur'']], an [[Olympic class|''Olympic'' class]] ship. Her first task is to assist efforts to rebuild hospitals and medical facilities on [[Cardassia Prime]]. [[Worf#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Worf]], son of [[Mogh]], also resigns his Starfleet commission, believing that with the recent strains in relations between the Federation and the Klingons, he would best be of service in a diplomatic role. He returns to [[Qo'noS]] to take up the post of lead ambassador, and a few months later begins a tentative relationship with [[Grilka#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Grilka]], the leader of a Klingon noble house whom he met while serving on [[Deep Space 9#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Deep Space 9]]. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * With much of the senior staff gone and its role in flux, the [[U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|''Enterprise''-E]] is assigned to the shipyards of [[Utopia Planitia]] for an extensive refit. The [[Starfleet Corps of Engineers]] reports that the refit will take at least a year to complete, because they plan to use the ship as a testing ground for new technology. Among the new equipment installed on the ''Enterprise''-E is an advanced sensor array first tested on [[Luna class|''Luna'' class]] starships. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * When the [[U.S.S. Enterprise#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|''Enterprise''-E]] returned to Earth, Chief Engineer [[La Forge, Geordi#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Geordi La Forge]] requested a long-term leave of absence from [[Starfleet]] to work on personal projects, including a plan to build and test his own starship designs. His first project, however, is to assist the team at the [[Soong Foundation]] studying the [[Soong-type android]] [[B-4#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|B-4]]. With La Forge's help, on [[Stardate]] 62762.91 the team unlocks what it calls the "Data Matrix," successfully accessing the personality, knowledge and memories of [[Data#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Data]], who had downloaded this information into B-4 before his destruction in the [[Battle of Bassen Rift]]. The Data persona asserts itself over B-4's more primitive programming, and the android is then able to assist the Soong Foundation team to upgrade the positronic brain and recreate the emotion chip invented by Dr. [[Soong, Noonian#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Noonian Soong]]. In a statement to the [[Federation News Service]], a representative for the team says he is confident that their work will be completed in months. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * In [[Romulan Star Empire|Romulan]] space, what began as a tumultuous year after the assassination of [[Praetor]] [[Tal'aura#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Tal'aura]] settled down into what is believed to be a long-term solution, and both [[Starfleet]] and the [[Klingon Empire]] pull back some ships from the borders of Romulan space. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * In the weeks following [[Tal'aura#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Tal'aura]]'s death, her proconsul [[Sela#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Sela]] steps in to take the reins of control in the government. Granted temporary executive powers by the Senate as an emergency measure, Sela uses them to replace more than two dozen senators with representatives of noble houses who had opposed Tal'aura's rule. Among Sela's apointees is the influential noble [[Chulan#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Chulan]] of the [[Line of Tellus]]. The backing of the nobles gives Sela the clout she needs to run the government, but she does not have the support of the military or the [[Tal Shiar]] and her regime is generally expected to be short-lived. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * [[Rehaek#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Rehaek]], the leader of the [[Tal Shiar]], makes a rare public appearance to announce that he will personally lead the investigation into the assassination of [[Praetor]] [[Tal'aura#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Tal'aura]]. "There are certain things which may seem expedient but which honor abhors. We cannot allow this crime to go unanswered." Empress [[Donatra#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Donatra]] of the [[Imperial Romulan State#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Imperial Romulan State]] wins hearts among the people of [[Romulus]] by offering food shipments to non-military settlements. [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] experts fear a three-way struggle for control of Romulus, but instead Donatra meets with Sela and Rehaek to find a peaceful solution. The three begrudgingly agree to put their personal disputes aside for the good of the Empire, and the worlds of the Imperial Romulan State are folded back into the [[Romulan Star Empire]]. Donatra holds onto the reins of power of the military and keeps much of her forces safely off-world in case the peace doesn't hold. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * With the threat of civil war averted, the Senate opens debate on who to elect as the new praetor. [[Sela#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Sela]], as [[Tal'aura#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Tal'aura]]'s proconsul, is one of the leading candidates, and she makes a play for the position. But rumors of her possible involvement in the plot to assassinate Tal'aura dog her campaign, and when [[Donatra#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Donatra]] declines to endorse Sela's campaign, her defeat is almost assured. After an extensive debate, Senator [[Chulan#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Chulan]] is chosen to be the new praetor. He is a compromise candidate who is acceptable to, but not strongly supported by, any of the major powers. [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] analysts predict that without the backing of a coalition of factions, Chulan will be a weak leader. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * [[Donatra#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Donatra]], who most agree is the broker of the newfound peace on [[Romulus]], travels to [[Remus]] to meet General [[Xiomek]] of the [[Remans]]. She offers the Remans full citizenship in the empire and representation in the Romulan Senate in exchange for their support. While [[Sela#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Sela]] opposes the plan, which she sees as rewarding the Remans for a violent uprising, she and Praetor Chulan do not have the strength to oppose Donatra's power. The physical strength of the Remans, as well as their supplies of [[dilithium]] and heavy metals, add to Donatra's formidable military strength, and she has the resources to reopen shipyards and munitions plants closed since [[Shinzon]]'s revolt. As resources flow back to Romulus from Remus and the worlds Donatra controlled, energy rationing and food lines become a thing of the past. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * The [[Romulan Senate]] is reluctant to deal with the [[Remans]] but is swayed by popular support for [[Donatra#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Donatra]], and the senators reluctantly vote to allow [[Xiomek]] to take a seat in the Sentate and to extend citizenship to the Remans. In common practice, however, most Romulans continue to treat Remans as second-class citizens, and the Remans are reluctant to relocate to Romulan settlements. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * After the [[Romulan Mining Guild]] discovers overmining has destabilized [[Remus]] and recommends that the population of that frozen world be moved elsewhere, Colonel [[Xiomek]] of the [[Remans]] speaks to the [[Romulan Senate]]. He argues that if the Remans are to be moved, that they should be given a continent on [[Romulus]] for their new home. The full Senate overwhelmingly rejects his proposal. With the backing of [[Donatra#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Donatra]], [[Rehaek#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Rehaek]] and [[Praetor]] [[Chulan#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Chulan]], an alternative plan is reached. The Remans instead are offered the planet of [[Crateris]] in the distant [[Gamma Crateris system]]. The site of a failed Romulan colony, the planet has a harsh climate and is beset by almost constant electrical storms, but is rich in [[dilithium]], [[decalithium]] and heavy metals. Xiomek agrees, because even the harsh climate of Crateris is a significant improvement over Remus. Thousands of Remans board colony ships and make the move to their new home. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * On [[Stardate]] 63322.55, [[Rehaek#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Rehaek]], leader of the [[Tal Shiar]], sends a statement to the praetor and the leaders of the [[Romulan Senate]] with the conclusions of his investigation into the assassination of [[Praetor]] [[Tal'aura#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Tal'aura]]. Rehaek rules that Tal'aura was killed by agents loyal to a coalition of noble houses angered by her reformation of the Senate. Both [[Donatra#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Donatra]] and [[Sela#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Sela]] request to see the evidence that backs up his claims, but Rehaek refuses to divulge his complete findings. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * In retaliation for the death of [[Tal'aura#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Tal'aura]], the [[Tal Shiar]] begins a campaign of assaults on the noble houses, arresting dozens of nobles and seizing their assets. [[Sela#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Sela]] pushes back against the persecution of her major supporters, and in response sways the Senate to drastically cut funding to the Tal Shiar. In a speech before the Senate, Sela accuses elements inside the Tal Shiar of knowing about the plot to assassinate Tal'aura but doing nothing to stop it. "Does standing silent make them as culpable as the killers?" Sela asks. "In abandoning their sworn duty to protect the praetor, as a symbol of [[Romulus]] itself, they are no better than those who wielded the knives that killed her." [[Donatra#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Donatra]] refuses to take sides in the conflict between Sela and Rehaek, and instead encourages the praetor to handle the situation. [[Praetor]] [[Chulan#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Chulan]] appoints a Senate committee to formally investigate the matter, but the committee takes little action. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * On [[Stardate]] 63446.41, an explosion destroys [[Rehaek#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Rehaek]]'s home on the outskirts of [[Ki Baratan]]. Observers report several visitors to the estate of the leader of the Romulan [[Tal Shiar]] in the hours before the blast, any of whom could have planted the explosives. The remains of Rehaek's wife and young daughter and several servants are found in the wreckage, but no trace of Rehaek is ever found. Investigators theorize that the blast was intense enough to have vaporized anyone close to the point of detonation. Two hours after the explosion, Tal Shiar forces storm [[Sela#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Sela#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Sela]]'s townhouse in Ki Baratan, taking her and her personal guard into custody for the murder of Rehaek. In a secret trial held days later, Sela is sentenced to death for the crime. At the last minute, [[Donatra#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Donatra]] intervenes. She argues that the evidence is not overwhelming, and pressures [[Praetor]] [[Chulan#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Chulan]] to allow Sela and her supporters to accept permanent exile instead of death. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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| − | * All is not work for Ambassador [[Worf#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Worf]] in 2386, though. He weds [[Grilka#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Grilka]] in a traditional [[Klingons|Klingon]] ceremony with his family and many of his friends from [[Starfleet]] in attendance. A surprise guest at the wedding of Worf and Grilka is [[Data#Star_Trek_Online_Timeline|Data]]. (''[[Star Trek Online (Game)|Star Trek Online]]'')
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