The 21st century, defined in the calendar of Earth as the period from 2001 to 2100, was a decisive turning point in Human history. 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. (Star Trek: First Contact; Star Trek: Enterprise)

Decades Edit

• 2000s
• 2010s
• 2020s
• 2030s
• 2040s
• 2050s
• 2060s
• 2070s
• 2080s
• 2090s

Major events Edit

• 2004: Correcting a temporal incursion, the deployment of a Xindi bioweapon from the future to wipe out Humanity is closely averted with the help of a temporal agent from the 31st century. (ENT: "Carpenter Street")
• 2024: Outcry over deaths and circumstances leading to the Bell Riots forces the United States of America to focus on social problems. This circumstance turns out to be a crucial milestone in the prehistory of the Federation. (DS9: "Past Tense, Part I", "Past Tense, Part II")
• 2030s: Having started in the 1930s, the Xindi Civil War ends with the destruction of Xindus. The Sphere Builders start to make appearances to the survivors of the Xindi and begin to manipulate them into unknowingly assisting in the transformation of the Delphic Expanse. (ENT: "The Shipment", "The Council")
• 2050s: The Andorians first arrive on the Class D planet they call Weytahn, beginning to terraform and colonize it. (ENT: "Cease Fire")
• 2053: World War III ends with a nuclear holocaust resulting in the deaths of some six hundred million Humans. Earth begins its long journey towards recovery. (Star Trek: First Contact)
• 2063: Zefram Cochrane, the inventor of warp drive on Earth, conducts his first test flight with the Phoenix. The Vulcans initiate First Contact with Earth shortly after this demonstration of Human warp capability. (Star Trek: First Contact; VOY: "Year of Hell")
• 2097: Under the terms of the Treaty of 2097, the Andorian Class D planetoid Weytahn is officially claimed by the Vulcans, who call it Paan Mokar. (ENT: "Cease Fire")

Events without year specification Edit

• The title of Klingon emperor is dissolved. (TNG: "Rightful Heir")
• The species known as the humpback whale becomes temporarily extinct at some point during this century on Earth. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)
• Meanwhile, Earth's ozone layer deteriorates and the surface of the planet is flooded with ultraviolet radiation. (TNG: "When The Bough Breaks")
• A new age of medicine is heralded on Earth after Pyong Ko discovers the genetic sequence for inhibiting the growth of cancer cells. (VOY: "Fury")
• Four wars are fought between Earth and the Kzinti. (TAS: "The Slaver Weapon")
• Colonists from Earth settle on a planet in the Cepheus system which they later name Terra 10. Shortly thereafter intersat code becomes outdated. (TAS: "The Terratin Incident")

• Ancestors of Gary Mitchell on his maternal side begin to develop an aptitude for extra-sensory perception. (TOS: "Where No Man Has Gone Before")
• While jointly taking care for the Ocampa on their deserted homeworld in the Delta Quadrant, the Nacene Suspiria leaves her mate. She takes several hundred Ocampa with her, intending to develop their telepathic abilities to a greater extent than the male Caretaker was willing to do. (VOY: "Cold Fire")
• In the late 21st century, the Cardassian First Republic is established. It features an era of excellent literature such as the works of Iloja of Prim, who lived in exile on Vulcan. (DS9: "Destiny")

21st century productions Edit

• DS9: "Past Tense, Part I" (in part)
• DS9: "Past Tense, Part II" (in part)
• Star Trek: First Contact (in part)
• DS9: "Time's Orphan" (in part)
• VOY: "11:59" (in part)
• VOY: "One Small Step" (in part)
• ENT: "Carpenter Street" (in part)
• ENT: "E²" (in part)
• ENT: "In a Mirror, Darkly" (mirror universe) (in part)

External links Edit

• 21st century at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
• 21st century at Wikipedia