United Federation of Planets
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In the
fictional Star Trek universe, the
United Federation of Planets is a
federation of more than 150 member
planets and thousands of
colonies, based in the
Alpha and Beta Quadrants of the
Milky Way galaxy. It was founded in
2161 by the
Andorians,
Humans/Terrans,
Tellarites, and
Vulcanss.
Loosely based on the
United Nations, the Federation stresses the values of peace and cooperation. One of their most important precepts is the
Prime Directive. It is led by the
Federation President, headquartered in
Paris,
Earth.
Starfleet is the paramilitary exploration corps of the Federation.
The Federation is opposed at various times by the
Klingon Empire, the
Romulan Star Empire, the
Tholian Assembly, the
Cardassian Union, the
Borg Collective, the
Dominion, and the
Sphere Builders.
Federation Members
This list includes member names from backstage sources that were not mentioned in dialogue. It does NOT include members from the animated series, comics, fanon, or novels. For an official tally this is based on, see STAR TREK: THE MAGAZINE v2 #6 (October 2001)
Aaamazzarites, Andorians (founders), Androsans, Antedeans, Anticans, Antosians, Arbazan, Arcadians, Arcturians, Ardanans, Argellians, Ariolo, Arkenites, Atreans, Bandi, Benzites, Berellians, Berengarians, Betazoids, Betelgeusians, Bolians, Bynars, Bzzit Khaht, Caitians, Centaurans, Coridanites, Cygnetians, Deltans, Efrosians, El Gatarkans, Elaysians, Grazerites, Halii, Humans/Terrans (founders), K'normians, Kalandrans, Kasheeta, Kazarites, Klaestronians, Medusans, Megarites, Napeans, Peliar Zellians, Ramatians, Rhaandarites, Rigellians, Saurians, Selay, Shamin Priests, Tellarites (founders), Tessens, Tiburites, Trills, Ullians, Vulcanss (founders), Xelatians, Zakdorn, Zaldans, Zaranites.
Federation History
22nd–23rd centuries
\nAlthough no single individual is responsible for the foundation of the United Federation of Planets, the exploratory vessel NX-01 Enterprise was a major catalyst. Under the command of Jonathan Archer, it united the formerly belligerent Vulcanss and Andorians, and forged a spirit of unity and cooperation in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants, culminating in a formal alliance in 2161.
Around 2218, tensions thickened between the UFP and the Klingon Empire. In 2265 the Organian Peace Treaty was signed which ended major engagements, but the two intergalactic powers remained in a state of cold war. In 2293 the Khitomer Accords were signed, effectively ending the war and ushering in seven decades of relative peace.
Early-24th century
\nIn 2311 the Tomed Incident occurred in which thousands of Starfleet personnel died and Romulan outposts disappeared. The unrest was ended by the Treaty of Algeron which re-affirmed the Neutral Zone and prohibited Federation development of cloaking technology.
In 2345 the Romulan Star Empire launched an assault on the Klingon outpost at Narendra III, but the attack was thwarted by the USS Enterprise-C under the command of Captain Rachel Garrett (in an alternate timeline none of this happened and this had unforeseen consequences). Although the Enterprise-C was lost with all hands, the Klingons saw its destruction to save them as a brave and honourable deed, and relations were significantly improved.
The Cardassian War
\nAround the same time the Federation made contact with a race called the Cardassians. There were no diplomatic problems until the Federation found out the Cardassians had brutally enslaved the Bajoran people. Disputes over territory arose, and in 2347, war was declared by the Cardassians. The war was lengthy and bloody, but the Federation, being technologically superior, won the war, and in 2366 the Demilitarized Zone was established between the empires. Because of this, some Federation and Cardassian colonies were situated in each others' territory, and an agreement was reached for the transfer of those colonies. However, some Federation colonists were opposed to the agreement and formed the Maquis, a rebel movement who resisted the Cardassians in the area.
Mid-24th century
\nIn 2365, the Federation had first formal contact with the Borg, who threatened the existence of the Federation at the Battle of Wolf 359. Other events of this era include the Klingon Civil War, first contact with the Q, and various time travel incidents.
From 2373 to 2375, the Federation fought in the Dominion War. This was by far the largest conflict the Federation had ever been involved in, allying with the Klingons and Romulans against the combined forces of the Dominion, the Cardassians, and Breen.
In 2379, a Reman Praetor named Shinzon seized control of the Romulan Star Empire. The coup was defeated by the crew of the Enterprise-E, opening up the possibility of improved UFP/Romulan relations.
Possible future
\nProminent in some timelines is the Temporal Cold War, waged on a number of fronts throughout time including the 28th and 31st centuries.
By the 2550s, the Klingons and possibly the Xindi join the Federation.
By the 29th Century, the Federation explores time as it once did space.
See also
\n*Star Trek\n*Linguacode
External Links
\n* Memory Alpha entry
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