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This is the complete Star Trek timeline in chronological order, with in-universe Stardates alongside the Earth dates. From the Eugenics Wars to the rebuilding of the Federation in the 32nd century, every major event in canon is here, compiled by the crew of the USS Terminus. Ready to see it all unfold on screen? Follow our Star Trek watch order, which arranges every series and film along this same timeline.
A note on Stardates: In Star Trek canon, the modern 5-digit Stardate system (4XXXX.X to 5XXXX.X) was established during the 24th century, in the Next Generation era. Events occurring before the mid-22nd century, World War III, First Contact, and the voyages of the NX-01, took place before Starfleet implemented the Stardate system.
A global conflict where genetically engineered "supermen" rule over 40 countries before being overthrown. Khan Noonien Singh and 84 sleeper-ship passengers escape Earth aboard the SS Botany Bay.
Civilian uprisings in San Francisco's "Sanctuary Districts" draw national attention to social inequality. Gabriel Bell plays a pivotal role in securing peaceful hostage negotiations, preserving the timeline.
Deep Space NineA catastrophic nuclear conflict devastates Earth, resulting in over 600 million deaths and the collapse of most major governments.
Zefram Cochrane conducts the first warp flight aboard the Phoenix. A passing Vulcan survey ship, the T'Plana-Hath, detects the warp streak and makes official First Contact with humanity in Montana.
Earth launches its first Warp 5 vessel under the command of Captain Jonathan Archer, officially starting deep-space exploration.
Star Trek: EnterpriseFollowing the Earth-Romulan War, Earth, Vulcan, Andoria, and Tellar Prime sign the Charter of the United Federation of Planets in San Francisco.
Triggered by the "Battle at the Binary Stars," a devastating war breaks out between the Federation and the unified Klingon Houses.
Star Trek: DiscoveryCaptain James T. Kirk leads the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) on its historic five-year deep-space exploration mission.
Star Trek: The Original SeriesFollowing the destruction of the Klingon moon Praxis, peace negotiations begin on Khitomer. Despite assassination attempts, the Federation and Klingon Empire forge a historic alliance.
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered CountryA single Borg Cube led by Locutus, the assimilated Jean-Luc Picard, destroys 39 Federation starships, resulting in 11,000 deaths and establishing the Borg as an existential threat.
Star Trek: The Next GenerationThe largest war in Alpha Quadrant history. The Federation, Klingons, and later Romulans unite to defeat the Gamma Quadrant's Dominion and their Cardassian allies.
Star Trek: Deep Space NineAfter seven years stranded in the Delta Quadrant, Captain Kathryn Janeway brings USS Voyager back to Earth using an armor-enhanced transwarp hub maneuver.
Star Trek: VoyagerThe Hobus star goes supernova, destroying Romulus despite Ambassador Spock's intervention. Spock and Nero are pulled into a black hole, creating the alternate Kelvin Timeline.
Star Trek (2009)Jean-Luc Picard investigates synthesized lifeforms and uncovers the Changeling/Borg coalition targeting Starfleet during Fleet Formation Day.
Star Trek: PicardA cataclysmic galactic event causes nearly all dilithium to go inert simultaneously, destroying thousands of active warp ships and fracturing the Federation.
The USS Discovery arrives in the 32nd century, discovers the cause of The Burn, and begins reuniting former member worlds, including Ni'Var, formerly Vulcan and Romulus.
Star Trek: DiscoveryThis timeline is maintained by the crew of the USS Terminus, Atlanta's Star Trek fan club and an official Starfleet Command chapter. Want to experience this history episode by episode? Follow our chronological Star Trek watch order. And if you'd rather talk about it in person, join us at one of our Star Trek events around Atlanta, or enlist and become part of the crew.
