2105 (Columbia)

Reference Stardates 0/5500-0/5512.31

T'Pek, a Vulcan archaeologist, discovers evidence of a rebellious group of Vulcans, which sought to embrace their emotions, that left the planet more than a millennium before. The group charted their intended destination befor ethey left, and T'Pek discovered an ancient tome, called Vulcana's Betrayal, detailing their plan, including the location of the planet they sought to colonize, and their intended name for their new home: Rom A'losh, which was ancient Vulcan for "Raptor's Nest." ("Federation: The First 150 Years")

Reference Stardate 0/5507: The experimental Cochrane class warp ship U.N.S.S. Bonaventure, is commissioned. A joint venture between Earth and Alpha Centauri, the Bonaventure is armed with monochromatic high-intensity lasers, powered by the ship's fusion sub-light engines. (FASA 2221A: "The Romulan War")