The Future
Star Trek Uncharted is set 200 years after the time of Captain Kirk and the original Enterprise.
The Galactic War
Behind a veil of secrecy and isolation, The Romulan Empire's military might grew to unsuspected levels and, emboldened by their enemies' infighting and weaknesses, the Empire became aggressive and expanded rapidly, claiming Federation and Klingon territories as their own. Smaller, less powerful neighbors of the Romulans fell quickly and some other civilizations quickly joined them as allies in an attempt to capitalize on the power and ambition of the Romulan Empire.
The war begun by the Romulan Empire quickly spread and ignited many other regional wars as longstanding conflicts and tension broke into open aggression once given the excuse of a larger war. Many of these smaller wars involved civilizations who allied themselves with the Romulan Empire in name only, simply as an excuse for aggression.
This conflict quickly escalated into what became known as the Galactic War. Nearly every known star system was involved to some degree and every major civilization chose sides. The war lasted 10 long years and there was great devastation throughout the Galaxy. Some civilizations were wiped out entirely.
Ultimately, though, the Romulan Empire made too many enemies and its allies were too quick to abandon it when the tide of the war turned after the Klingons joined the War against them. The once-impervious Romulan Empire was defeated and it collapsed quickly and spectacularly. Its home planet was devastated and its people fled throughout the galaxy in fear of reprisals.
Behind a veil of secrecy and isolation, The Romulan Empire's military might grew to unsuspected levels and, emboldened by their enemies' infighting and weaknesses, the Empire became aggressive and expanded rapidly, claiming Federation and Klingon territories as their own. Smaller, less powerful neighbors of the Romulans fell quickly and some other civilizations quickly joined them as allies in an attempt to capitalize on the power and ambition of the Romulan Empire.
The war begun by the Romulan Empire quickly spread and ignited many other regional wars as longstanding conflicts and tension broke into open aggression once given the excuse of a larger war. Many of these smaller wars involved civilizations who allied themselves with the Romulan Empire in name only, simply as an excuse for aggression.
This conflict quickly escalated into what became known as the Galactic War. Nearly every known star system was involved to some degree and every major civilization chose sides. The war lasted 10 long years and there was great devastation throughout the Galaxy. Some civilizations were wiped out entirely.
Ultimately, though, the Romulan Empire made too many enemies and its allies were too quick to abandon it when the tide of the war turned after the Klingons joined the War against them. The once-impervious Romulan Empire was defeated and it collapsed quickly and spectacularly. Its home planet was devastated and its people fled throughout the galaxy in fear of reprisals.
The Galactic Federation
With the unification of all of the major worlds in the battle against the Romulan Empire and its allies, the United Federation of Planets now encompasses most of the explored Galaxy and nearly every major civilization is a member. There are 1,000 member planets. This new Federation is called the "Galactic Federation".
It is a time of relative peace, the "Pax Galactica". Many uneasy alliances that resulted from the Galactic War cause some tensions, but the peace has held. There have been no major wars for 20 years.
Stagnation
The Galactic War and other events have left the Milky Way Galaxy devastated. There is poverty and suffering on many worlds. The Federation is doing its best to care for everyone, but this has led to general sense of stagnation in the Federation.
With the unification of all of the major worlds in the battle against the Romulan Empire and its allies, the United Federation of Planets now encompasses most of the explored Galaxy and nearly every major civilization is a member. There are 1,000 member planets. This new Federation is called the "Galactic Federation".
It is a time of relative peace, the "Pax Galactica". Many uneasy alliances that resulted from the Galactic War cause some tensions, but the peace has held. There have been no major wars for 20 years.
Stagnation
The Galactic War and other events have left the Milky Way Galaxy devastated. There is poverty and suffering on many worlds. The Federation is doing its best to care for everyone, but this has led to general sense of stagnation in the Federation.
Starfleet
Starfleet is more diverse than it has ever been, with people from over 1,000 member worlds serving in active duty.
In the past 20 years, Starfleet has become more of a policing force than explorers. Doing diplomatic missions, delivering aid & relief and resolving local disputes.
There is very little left to explore or discover, and little will to do so due to the rampant internal problems. Most are focused inward, not outward and to the future. The "Age of Adventure" has ended.
Starfleet is more diverse than it has ever been, with people from over 1,000 member worlds serving in active duty.
In the past 20 years, Starfleet has become more of a policing force than explorers. Doing diplomatic missions, delivering aid & relief and resolving local disputes.
There is very little left to explore or discover, and little will to do so due to the rampant internal problems. Most are focused inward, not outward and to the future. The "Age of Adventure" has ended.
