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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 Vulcans.
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 military and 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, Klaestrons, Medusans, Megarites, Napeans, Peliar Zellians, Ramatians, Rhaandarites, Rigellians, Saurians, Selay, Shamin Priests, Tellarites (founders), Tessens, Tiburites,
Trills, Ullians, Vulcans
(founders), Xelatians, Zakdorn, Zaldans, Zaranites.
Federation History
22nd–23rd centuries
Although 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
Vulcans 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
In 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
Around 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
In 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
Prominent 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.
By the 31st century, indications are that the Federation no longer exists. One location on Earth had a statue in its
honor.
See also
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