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Distant past

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The Distant past spans the time beginning with the formation of the universe up until 1 BC on the Earth calendar. This epoch saw the creation of numerous civilizations and the destruction of others.

Early History

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Early History covers the years from 1 AD until 1600 on the Earth calendar. During this time, alien societies throughout the galaxy experienced changes that would least for centuries to come. The establishment of the Klingon warrior code, The Vulcan Time of Awakening, and the establishment of the Romulan Empire all take place during this epoch.

17th Century

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The 17th century, defined as the years from 1601 to 1700 on the Earth calendar, was a period of scientific and philosophical growth for humanity. Galileo proved the Earth was not the center of the universe and Newton’s devised his laws of motion during this time.

18th Century

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During the 18th century, 1701 to 1800 on the Earth calendar, Humans built upon the advances of the previous century. Societal changes led to a few major revolutionary wars, while advances in science led to the birth of the Industrial Revolution in the latter half of the century.

19th Century

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The 19th century spans the Earth calendar years of 1801 until 1900. This period saw the establishment of the Cardassian Union, the loss of the Suliban homeworld, and the founding of the United States Military Academy at West Point.

20th Century

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The 20th century, defined in the calendar of Earth as the period from This information taken from Memory Alpha to 2000, was a violent and tense time on Earth, with major conflicts like World War I, World War II, the Cold War and the Eugenics Wars. The dominance gained by the United States of America during these wars would prove to be a crucial circumstance in the prehistory of the Federation.

21st Century

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The 21st century, defined in the calendar of Earth as the period from This information taken from Memory Alpha to This information taken from Memory Alpha, was a decisive turning point in Human history (External Link). After World War III devastated large parts of Earth, Zefram Cochrane made First contact with the Vulcans, ushering in a new era of peace, unity and development for Humankind. (Template:Film; Star Trek: Enterprise)

22nd Century

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The 22nd century, defined in the calendar of Earth as the period from 2101 to 2200, was a period of change for Earth. In the early part of the century, Earth reshaped its society under the paternalistic guidance of the Vulcans. The mid-century was a particularly eventful time, with the launch of Earth's first starship capable of speeds up to Warp 5, the Xindi attack on Earth, and the Earth-Romulan War. Contacts and alliances made in the 2150s paved the way for the founding of the United Federation of Planets in 2161.

23rd Century

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The 23rd century, defined in the calendar of Earth as being from 2201 until 2300, was a period of expansion for the Federation, with humans and other founding species, such as Vulcans, at the forefront of exploration. The long-running conflict with the Klingons, begun in the 22nd Century, was a major topic of this century's history, as was the rekindling of tensions with the Romulans. Of particular note are the voyages of the starship Enterprise and the careers of its long-serving command staff under James T. Kirk.

24th Century

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The 24th century, defined in the calendar of Earth as being from 2301 until 2400, was a period of great conflict between the various races and organizations of the galaxy. The Federation made contact with several powerful new races such as the Borg, the Dominion and the Cardassian Union, all of whom attacked the Federation on several occasions. The Romulan Star Empire entered a fifty year isolation, from which they emerged far stronger than before. The Borg attempted to assimilate Earth twice, first in 2366 and again in 2373. The latter year also saw the beginning of the Dominion War, which ended in 2375, with the major powers of the Alpha and Beta Quadrants joining together to defeat the Dominion.

In addition, the Federation made its first explorations of the Delta and Gamma Quadrants during the latter half of this century.

25th Century

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26th Century

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27th Century

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28th Century

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29th Century

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30th Century

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31st Century

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The Far Future

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