* In the wake of the Borg Invasion, Federation member worlds begin to secede from the weakened [[United Federation of Planets|UFP]].
* The economy goes into recession and [[Star Fleet]] struggles to maintain its exploratory and scientific research under the strain of rebuilding.
* 20403.04 - [[Elisa Godard]] assigned as commanding officer of the [[USS Copernicus, GSC-9035]].
* '''Stardate 20412.05''' Alien vessels enter Federation Space in several key locations and engage Federation forces.
:* [[USS Cook]] destroyed, [[USS Copernicus]] badly damaged.