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:''See also: [[History]]''
 
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== The distant past ==
[[Image:Big Bang.jpg|thumb|300px|The Creation of the Universe.]]
 
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=== Billions of years ago ===
==The Distant Past==
 
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'''16 billion years ago'''
[[Image:Progenitor.jpg|thumb|Ancient humanoid life.]]
 
 
[[File:Big Bang.jpg|thumb|The creation of the universe]]
Approximately 13.7 billion years ago, the Universe was formed in the Big Bang. Shortly after, several members of the [[Q Continuum]] took shelter in the [[Milky Way Galaxy]]. ([[VOY]]: "[[Death Wish]]")
 
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The [[universe]] comes into being through a massive explosion known as the [[Big Bang]], gradually condensing into the more standard forms of matter and energy known in present time. At least two members of the [[Q Continuum]], visiting from the future, are known to have taken refuge at the beginning of the cosmos, with one, later known as [[Quinn]], also attempting to conceal the {{USS|Voyager}} in the maelstrom. ({{VOY|Death Wish}})
   
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{{bginfo|The age of the universe was given in {{VOY|Good Shepherd}} as 16 billion years, which was the estimated age during the filming of the episode. Current real-world scientific evidence indicates the {{w|age of the universe}} to be 13.798 ± 0.037 billion years.}}
Over 4 billion years ago, the first [[humanoid]] civilization explored the galaxy, but found themselves alone. They decided to spread their genetic material throughout many worlds of the universe, so that life would eventually develop similar to them. ([[TNG]]: "[[The Chase]]") One out of every 43,000 planets in the galaxy would eventually support intelligent life. ([[ENT]]: "[[Fight or Flight]]")
 
   
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Over 500 million years later, the first life developed on the planet [[Earth]]. By the time, however, there were already other flourishing civilization throughout the galaxy. A notably advanced civilization is that of [[Bajor]], which already established a flourishing civilization 500,000 years ago. At that time, [[human]]s hadn't even learned to walk upright. ([[TNG]]: "[[Ensign Ro]]").
 
   
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'''~ +5 billion years ago'''
==Humanoid Civilizations==
 
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[[File:Guardian of Forever, 2267.jpg|thumb|The Guardian of Forever]]
Civilization on Earth began to develop around [[Early history|5500 BCE]]. Following a classical period of thousands of years, and a millennium of dark ages, [[Human history]] entered a bright new era or Renaissance, which was the starting point of its advanced civilization.
 
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The [[Guardian of Forever]], a sentient time portal of unknown origin and purpose, is created on what will later be known as the [[Unnamed Alpha and Beta Quadrant planets#Time planet|time planet]] at some point preceding the formation of the [[Sol system|Sol solar system]]. ({{TOS|The City on the Edge of Forever}})
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'''~ 4 billion years ago'''
On other [[Class M|Minshara-class]] worlds similar to Earth, numerous civilizations developed. After several centuries of technological development, many races became spacefaring around the same time. In [[2161]] several planets formed what was to become known as the [[United Federation of Planets]], an interstellar organization for economic, social, and military cooperation, with the ultimate goal to protect future generations from intergalactic war and conflict.
 
 
[[File:Progenitor.jpg|thumb|Ancient humanoid life]]
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The [[Ancient humanoid|first]] [[humanoid]] species known to evolve explored the cosmos, but found themselves alone. Accepting the lifespan of their own race to be ultimately finite, they chose to spread genetic material throughout the oceans of many [[planet|worlds]] of the [[Milky Way Galaxy|galaxy]], including [[Andor]], [[Bajor]], [[Betazed]], [[Cardassia Prime]], [[Earth]], [[Indri VIII]], [[Ruah IV]], [[Qo'noS]], [[Tellar]], [[Trill (planet)|Trill]], [[Vilmor II]], and [[Vulcan (planet)|Vulcan]], so that life on them would eventually develop on paths similar to their own. The ancient humanoids encoded the genetic seeds they left with a message that would be revealed only when their progeny had developed high degrees of technology and cooperation with one another. ({{TNG|The Chase}}) One out of every 43,000 planets in the galaxy would eventually support intelligent life. ({{ENT|Fight or Flight}})
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=== Hundreds of millions of years ago ===
==United Federation of Planets==
 
 
Over five hundred million years later, the first life developed on the planet Earth. By the time, however, there were already other flourishing civilization throughout the galaxy. A notably advanced civilization is that of Bajor, which already established a flourishing civilization 500,000 years prior. At that time, [[Human]]s hadn't even learned to walk upright. ({{TNG|Ensign Ro}}).
Since its founding in [[2161]], the Federation has expanded considerably in member worlds. By the [[24th century]], several hundreds of planets and star systems had joined the organization. However, in its history, it has stumbled upon a number of conflicts with neighbouring empires.
 
   
 
== Humanoid civilizations ==
A long-lasting conflict with the [[Klingon Empire]] ended in [[2293]], when the [[Khitomer Conference]] resulted in a peace treaty between the two powers. The ongoing cold war with the [[Romulan Star Empire]], however, would last until deep into the 24th century. (''[[Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country]]'')
 
 
Civilization on Earth began to develop around [[5th millennium BC|5500 BC]]. Following a classical period of thousands of years, and a millennium of Dark Ages, [[Human history]] entered a bright new era or Renaissance, which was the starting point of its advanced civilization.
   
 
On other [[Class M|M-class]] worlds similar to Earth, numerous civilizations developed. After several centuries of technological development, many races became spacefaring around the same time. In [[2161]] several planets formed what was to become known as the [[United Federation of Planets]], an interstellar organization for economic, social, and military cooperation, with the ultimate goal to protect future generations from intergalactic war and conflict.
Following the peace with the Klingons, previously considered the Federation's traditional adversaries, a Renaissance period for the Federation began, signified by the construction of large explorers and the establishment of numerous colonies throughout Federation space and beyond. However, resistance to expansion of the Federation was encountered and the Federation became embroiled in many conflicts during the [[2350s]], most notably the [[Federation-Cardassian War|Cardassian War]]. Since the military ([[Starfleet]]) was at its greatest strength, a peace treaty was forced upon the [[Cardassian Union]], but the Federation was about to face two of its greatest threats. ([[TNG]]: "[[Journey's End]]")
 
   
 
== United Federation of Planets ==
First contact with the [[Borg]] was made in [[2365]]. A conflict with this cybernetic species followed, leading to two major assaults deep into the heart of Federation space. (''[[Star Trek: First Contact]]'') During the [[2370s]], contact was made with the [[Dominion]], which hailed from the [[Gamma Quadrant]]. The Dominion allied with the [[Cardassian]]s and later the [[Breen]] and began a massive offensive against the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. In response the Federation allied with the [[Klingon]]s and later also the [[Romulan]]s. The Federation alliance was eventually able to win the war, with assistance from former Dominion ally [[Cardassia]], but it left most of the Alpha Quadrant devastated. (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'')
 
 
Since its founding in 2161, the Federation expanded considerably in member worlds. By the [[24th century]], several hundreds of planets and star systems had joined the organization. However, in its history, it has stumbled upon a number of conflicts with neighboring empires.
   
 
A long-lasting conflict with the [[Klingon Empire]] ended in [[2293]], when the [[Khitomer Conference]] resulted in a peace treaty between the two powers. The ongoing cold war with the [[Romulan Star Empire]], however, lasted until deep into the 24th century. ({{film|6}})
A new era of peace with both the Cardassians and the Romulans is now in reach. Having fought side-by-side during the [[Dominion War]], a mutual respect has grown between the powers, and it is likely a peace will be signed shortly. (''[[Star Trek: Nemesis]]'')
 
   
 
Following the peace with the [[Klingon]]s, previously considered the Federation's traditional adversaries, a Renaissance period for the Federation began, signified by the construction of large exploration starships and the establishment of numerous colonies throughout Federation space and beyond. However, resistance to expansion of the Federation was encountered and the Federation became embroiled in many conflicts during the [[2350s]], most notably the [[Federation-Cardassian War|Cardassian War]]. Since the military ([[Starfleet]]) was at its greatest strength, a peace treaty was forced upon the [[Cardassian Union]], but the Federation was about to face two of its greatest threats. ({{TNG|Journey's End}})
==Notable histories of specific civilizations==
 
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First contact with the [[Borg]] was made in [[2365]]. A conflict with this cybernetic species followed, leading to two major assaults deep into the heart of Federation space. ({{film|8}}) During the [[2370s]], contact was made with the [[Dominion]], which hailed from the [[Gamma Quadrant]]. The Dominion allied with the [[Cardassian]]s and later the [[Breen]] and began a massive offensive against the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. In response the Federation allied with the Klingons and later also the [[Romulan]]s. The Federation alliance was eventually able to win the war, with assistance from former Dominion ally [[Cardassia]], but it left most of the Alpha Quadrant devastated. (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'')
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A new era of peace with both the [[Cardassian]]s and the Romulans was now in reach. Having fought side-by-side during the [[Dominion War]], a mutual respect had grown between the powers, and it is likely a peace will be signed shortly. ({{film|10}})
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== Notable histories of specific civilizations ==
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*[[Andorian history]]
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**[[Andorian-Vulcan history]]
 
*[[Bajoran history]]
 
*[[Bajoran history]]
 
*[[Borg history]]
 
*[[Borg history]]
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**[[Borg-Human history]]
 
*[[Cardassian history]]
 
*[[Cardassian history]]
 
*[[Dominion history]]
 
*[[Dominion history]]
 
*[[Ferengi history]]
 
*[[Ferengi history]]
 
*[[Federation history]]
 
*[[Human history]]
 
*[[Human history]]
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**[[Human-Borg history]]
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**[[Human-Klingon history]]
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**[[Human-Romulan history]]
 
*[[Klingon history]]
 
*[[Klingon history]]
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**[[Klingon-Human history]]
 
*[[Romulan history]]
 
*[[Romulan history]]
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**[[Romulan-Human history]]
 
*[[Vulcan history]]
 
*[[Vulcan history]]
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**[[Vulcan-Andorian history]]
 
*[[Xindi history]]
 
*[[Xindi history]]
   
==Interstellar Events==
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== Interstellar events ==
===4th century===
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=== 4th century ===
 
* [[Time of Awakening]] on [[Vulcan (planet)|Vulcan]]
 
* [[Time of Awakening]] on [[Vulcan (planet)|Vulcan]]
   
===14th century===
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=== 14th century ===
 
* [[Hur'q|Hur'q invasion]] of [[Qo'noS]]
 
* [[Hur'q|Hur'q invasion]] of [[Qo'noS]]
 
* [[Promellian-Menthar War]]
 
* [[Promellian-Menthar War]]
 
** [[Orelious IX|Battle of Orelious IX]]
 
** [[Orelious IX|Battle of Orelious IX]]
   
===18th century===
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=== 18th century ===
 
* [[Eminiar-Vendikar War]]
 
* [[Eminiar-Vendikar War]]
   
===21st century===
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=== 21st century ===
 
* [[Xindi Civil War]]: c. 2030s
 
* [[Xindi Civil War]]: c. 2030s
* [[First Contact]] between [[human]]s and [[Vulcan]]s
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* [[First Contact]] between [[Human]]s and [[Vulcan]]s
 
* [[Earth-Kzin Wars]]
 
* [[Earth-Kzin Wars]]
   
===22nd century===
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=== 22nd century ===
 
* [[Temporal Cold War]]: c. 2150
 
* [[Temporal Cold War]]: c. 2150
** [[Search for the Xindi superweapon]]
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** [[Xindi incident]]
 
* [[Augment Crisis]]
 
* [[Augment Crisis]]
 
* [[Battle of Andoria]]
 
* [[Battle of Andoria]]
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** [[Battle of Cheron]]
 
** [[Battle of Cheron]]
   
===23rd century===
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=== 23rd century ===
 
* [[Donatu V|Battle of Donatu V]]: [[2245]]
 
* [[Donatu V|Battle of Donatu V]]: [[2245]]
* [[First Federation-Klingon War]]
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* [[Federation-Klingon War (2267)]]
* [[Federation-Klingon Cold War]]
 
 
* [[Neutral Zone Incursion]]
 
* [[Neutral Zone Incursion]]
 
* [[Battle of Klach D'Kel Brakt]]
 
* [[Battle of Klach D'Kel Brakt]]
 
* [[Raid on Caleb IV]]
 
* [[Raid on Caleb IV]]
* [[V'Ger]] traverses Klingon space and threatens Earth.
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* ''[[V'ger]]'' traverses Klingon space and threatens Earth
* A [[Whale Probe]] later traverses Klingon space and threatens Earth.
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* A [[Whale Probe]] later traverses Klingon space and threatens Earth
* [[Khitomer Conspiracy]]
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* [[Khitomer conspiracy]]
   
===24th century===
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=== 24th century ===
* [[Tomed Incident]] occurs in [[2311]].
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* [[Tomed Incident]] occurs in [[2311]]
 
* [[Occupation of Bajor]]: 2328-2369
 
* [[Occupation of Bajor]]: 2328-2369
 
** [[Bajoran Resistance]]: 2328-2369
 
** [[Bajoran Resistance]]: 2328-2369
* [[Second Federation-Klingon War (alternate timeline)]]: c. 2340s-2366
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* [[Federation-Klingon War (alternate timeline)]]: c. 2340s-2366
 
* Klingon-Romulan conflicts
 
* Klingon-Romulan conflicts
 
** [[Battle of Narendra III]] in [[2344]]
 
** [[Battle of Narendra III]] in [[2344]]
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* [[Tarsian War]]: mid-24th century
 
* [[Tarsian War]]: mid-24th century
 
* [[Galen border conflicts]] (Federation-[[Talarian]] conflict)
 
* [[Galen border conflicts]] (Federation-[[Talarian]] conflict)
* [[Norkan Campaign]]
 
 
* [[Battle of Maxia]]: 2355
 
* [[Battle of Maxia]]: 2355
 
* [[Federation-Tzenkethi War]]: c. 2360s
 
* [[Federation-Tzenkethi War]]: c. 2360s
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* [[Klingon Civil War]]
 
* [[Klingon Civil War]]
 
** [[Battle of Mempa]]
 
** [[Battle of Mempa]]
* [[Federation-Dominion Cold War]]: 2370-2373
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* [[Dominion cold war]]: 2370-2373
 
** The Dominion destroys the colony of [[New Bajor]]
 
** The Dominion destroys the colony of [[New Bajor]]
** The Dominion engages and destroys the [[USS Odyssey]]
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** The Dominion engages and destroys the {{USS|Odyssey}}
* [[Battle of the Omarion Nebula]]: 2371
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** [[Battle of the Omarion Nebula]]: 2371
 
* [[Battle of Veridian III]]: 2371
 
* [[Battle of Veridian III]]: 2371
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* [[Voyager-Kazon conflict]]: 2371-2373
 
* [[Klingon-Cardassian War]]: 2372-2373
 
* [[Klingon-Cardassian War]]: 2372-2373
 
** [[First Battle of Deep Space 9]]
 
** [[First Battle of Deep Space 9]]
** [[Second Federation-Klingon War]]: 2372-2373
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** [[Federation-Klingon War (2372-73)]]: 2372-2373
 
* [[Battle of Terok Nor]]: 2372 ([[mirror universe]])
 
* [[Battle of Terok Nor]]: 2372 ([[mirror universe]])
 
* [[Borg-Species 8472 War]]: 2373-2374
 
* [[Borg-Species 8472 War]]: 2373-2374
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* [[Battle of Sector 001]]: 2373
 
* [[Battle of Sector 001]]: 2373
 
* [[Dominion War]]: 2373-2375
 
* [[Dominion War]]: 2373-2375
** [[Battle of Deep Space Nine]]: 2373
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** [[Second Battle of Deep Space 9]]: 2373
 
** [[Battle of Torros III]]
 
** [[Battle of Torros III]]
 
** [[Operation Return]]: 2374
 
** [[Operation Return]]: 2374
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** [[Battle of Ricktor Prime]]
 
** [[Battle of Ricktor Prime]]
 
** [[Second Battle of Chin'toka]]
 
** [[Second Battle of Chin'toka]]
** [[Raid on San Francisco]]
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** [[Breen attack on Earth]]
 
** [[Cardassian Rebellion]]
 
** [[Cardassian Rebellion]]
 
** [[Battle of Cardassia]]
 
** [[Battle of Cardassia]]
* [[The Year of Hell]]
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* [[Year of Hell]]
 
* [[Iden's Rebellion]]
 
* [[Iden's Rebellion]]
 
* [[Battle of the Bassen Rift]]: 2379
 
* [[Battle of the Bassen Rift]]: 2379
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=== Conflicts with indeterminate dates ===
 
=== Conflicts with indeterminate dates ===
* [[Battle of Okardo]]
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* [[Battle of Vorkado]]
 
* [[Battle of Prexnak]]
 
* [[Battle of Prexnak]]
 
* [[Battle of Zambrano]]
 
* [[Battle of Zambrano]]
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* [[Kenzie Rebellion]]
 
* [[Kenzie Rebellion]]
   
[[Category:Academic disciplines|History, interstellar]]
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[[Category:History]]
   
 
[[de:Interstellare Geschichte]]
 
[[de:Interstellare Geschichte]]
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[[ja:恒星間の歴史]]
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[[pl:Historia międzygwiezdna]]

Revision as of 04:52, 16 March 2015

See also: History

The distant past

Billions of years ago

16 billion years ago

Big Bang

The creation of the universe

The universe comes into being through a massive explosion known as the Big Bang, gradually condensing into the more standard forms of matter and energy known in present time. At least two members of the Q Continuum, visiting from the future, are known to have taken refuge at the beginning of the cosmos, with one, later known as Quinn, also attempting to conceal the USS Voyager in the maelstrom. (VOY: "Death Wish")

The age of the universe was given in VOY: "Good Shepherd" as 16 billion years, which was the estimated age during the filming of the episode. Current real-world scientific evidence indicates the age of the universe to be 13.798 ± 0.037 billion years.

~ +5 billion years ago

Guardian of Forever, 2267

The Guardian of Forever

The Guardian of Forever, a sentient time portal of unknown origin and purpose, is created on what will later be known as the time planet at some point preceding the formation of the Sol solar system. (TOS: "The City on the Edge of Forever")

~ 4 billion years ago

File:Progenitor.jpg

Ancient humanoid life

The first humanoid species known to evolve explored the cosmos, but found themselves alone. Accepting the lifespan of their own race to be ultimately finite, they chose to spread genetic material throughout the oceans of many worlds of the galaxy, including Andor, Bajor, Betazed, Cardassia Prime, Earth, Indri VIII, Ruah IV, Qo'noS, Tellar, Trill, Vilmor II, and Vulcan, so that life on them would eventually develop on paths similar to their own. The ancient humanoids encoded the genetic seeds they left with a message that would be revealed only when their progeny had developed high degrees of technology and cooperation with one another. (TNG: "The Chase") One out of every 43,000 planets in the galaxy would eventually support intelligent life. (ENT: "Fight or Flight")

Hundreds of millions of years ago

Over five hundred million years later, the first life developed on the planet Earth. By the time, however, there were already other flourishing civilization throughout the galaxy. A notably advanced civilization is that of Bajor, which already established a flourishing civilization 500,000 years prior. At that time, Humans hadn't even learned to walk upright. (TNG: "Ensign Ro").

Humanoid civilizations

Civilization on Earth began to develop around 5500 BC. Following a classical period of thousands of years, and a millennium of Dark Ages, Human history entered a bright new era or Renaissance, which was the starting point of its advanced civilization.

On other M-class worlds similar to Earth, numerous civilizations developed. After several centuries of technological development, many races became spacefaring around the same time. In 2161 several planets formed what was to become known as the United Federation of Planets, an interstellar organization for economic, social, and military cooperation, with the ultimate goal to protect future generations from intergalactic war and conflict.

United Federation of Planets

Since its founding in 2161, the Federation expanded considerably in member worlds. By the 24th century, several hundreds of planets and star systems had joined the organization. However, in its history, it has stumbled upon a number of conflicts with neighboring empires.

A long-lasting conflict with the Klingon Empire ended in 2293, when the Khitomer Conference resulted in a peace treaty between the two powers. The ongoing cold war with the Romulan Star Empire, however, lasted until deep into the 24th century. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)

Following the peace with the Klingons, previously considered the Federation's traditional adversaries, a Renaissance period for the Federation began, signified by the construction of large exploration starships and the establishment of numerous colonies throughout Federation space and beyond. However, resistance to expansion of the Federation was encountered and the Federation became embroiled in many conflicts during the 2350s, most notably the Cardassian War. Since the military (Starfleet) was at its greatest strength, a peace treaty was forced upon the Cardassian Union, but the Federation was about to face two of its greatest threats. (TNG: "Journey's End")

First contact with the Borg was made in 2365. A conflict with this cybernetic species followed, leading to two major assaults deep into the heart of Federation space. (Star Trek: First Contact) During the 2370s, contact was made with the Dominion, which hailed from the Gamma Quadrant. The Dominion allied with the Cardassians and later the Breen and began a massive offensive against the Alpha Quadrant. In response the Federation allied with the Klingons and later also the Romulans. The Federation alliance was eventually able to win the war, with assistance from former Dominion ally Cardassia, but it left most of the Alpha Quadrant devastated. (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)

A new era of peace with both the Cardassians and the Romulans was now in reach. Having fought side-by-side during the Dominion War, a mutual respect had grown between the powers, and it is likely a peace will be signed shortly. (Star Trek Nemesis)

Notable histories of specific civilizations

Interstellar events

4th century

14th century

18th century

21st century

22nd century

23rd century

24th century

Conflicts of the possible future

26th century

31st century

Conflicts with indeterminate dates