| Year |
Event |
| 2 billion bc |
● [1]
The first life forms were created on Earth. In a timeline created by Q, a temporal anomaly caused by Captain Picard disrupted this process and so erased Humanity from existence. [1]
|
| 9,700 bc |
● [2]
On the planet Kurl, an artist known only as the Master of Tarquin Hill worked to create ceramic artworks that were considered to be three hundred years ahead of their time. One of them, a Kurlan naiskos, would be presented to Captain Picard by Professor Galen in 2369. [3]
|
| 1367 |
● [4]
The civilization on Ventax II solve their social problems by signing a deal with Ardra, their equivalent of the Human devil. The pact agrees to make the planet and all its inhabitants the personal property of Ardra after one thousand years of peace and prosperity. An impostor attempts to claim the planet in 2367, but the ruse is uncovered by Captain Picard. [4]
|
| 1805 |
● [5]
The battle of Trafalgar takes place. [6] One of Jean Luc Picard's ancestors takes part in the battle. [7]
|
| 1893 |
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A group of Devidians travel to Earth in this time period, killing humans by draining their electrochemical energy for use as nourishment. Data is catapulted back in time to this location from Devidia III in 2368. He meets several historical characters, including Samuel Clemens and Jack London. Also present is Guinan, who lived on Earth at this time. Some of the Enterprise-D crew travel back to the period to investigate the actions of the Devidians. [8] Clemens is thrown forward into the future, though he is able to return shortly afterwards. The Enterprise is ultimately able to stop the aliens. This incident marks the first time that Guinan meets Captain Picard - though not the first time that Captain Picard meets Guinan. [9]
|
| 2024 |
● [10]
Picard contacts Guinan from this year, making this the first time she has met him. [10]
● [11]
Picard recalls memories that show that his mother suffered from mental illness, with periods of darkness and that his father was only attempting to protect her and Jean-Luc from coming to any harm. [11]
● [12]
Picard remembers that his mother committed suicide, hanging herself in the conservatory. [12]
● [13]
Q uses the last of his energy to return Picard and his crew to their normal timeline and then dies. [13]
|
| 2305 |
● [14]
Picard is born in LaBarre, France, on Earth. [15]
|
| 2322 |
● [16]
Picard applies to Starfleet Academy for the first time and is rejected. [16]
|
| 2323 |
● [17]
Picard is admitted to Starfleet Academy at his second attempt. [16]
|
| 2324 |
● [18]
During his sophmore year at Starfleet Academy, Jean-Luc Picard is assigned to Morikin Seven for training. Whilst there he has his first encounter with the Nausicaans, who had an outpost on one of the outlying asteroids in the system. [18]
|
| 2327 |
● [17]
Picard graduates from Starfleet Academy. [15]
|
| 2333 |
● [18]
Picard assumes command of the Constellation class USS Stargazer. [18]
|
| 2354 |
● [19]
Jack Crusher is killed whilst serving on board the USS Stargazer as a result of orders issued by Captain Jean-Luc Picard. [19]
● [20]
Whilst Captain of the USS Stargazer, Captain Picard visits the planet Chalnoth. [21]
|
| 2355 |
● [22]
Picard participates in the Battle of Maxia against a Ferengi vessel. Picard invents a new tactical ploy to win the battle, later dubbed the "Picard Manoeuvre". Although the enemy is defeated, the badly damaged Stargazer is abandoned and believed lost. [22]
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In accordance with standard procedure, Captain Picard is court martialled for the loss of the USS Stargazer. Captain Phillipa Lovouis prosecutes. [23] During the trial Louvois, who is involved in a romantic relationship with Picard, uses private information from their relationship against him in her cross-examination. She is censured by the court for prosecutorial misconduct. [24] Captain Picard is exonerated by the court martial. Louvois subsequently leaves Starfleet, feeling she has been forced out. [23]
|
| 2363 |
● [25]
The USS Enterprise, NCC 1701-D, is launched. [25]
|
| 2364 |
● [26]
The USS Enteprise-D is commissioned. Joining the crew for the launch are Counsellor Deanna Troi, Tactical Officer Natasha Yar, Operations Officer Lieutenant Commander Data, Lieutenant Worf, Chief O'Brien, and Captain Jean Luc Picard. [26]
● [26]
First Contact is made with the Q continuum when a Q stops the Enterprise and puts the crew on trial for the alleged crimes of humanity. Q agrees that the ship's current Farpoint mission will make a good test of whether humanity is currently worthy of being allowed space exploration. [26]
● [22]
The Enterprise encounters a Ferengi ship at the Xendi Sabu whose commander, Bok, presents Captain Picard with a gift - the USS Stargazer, which had been believed lost in 2355. The gift proves to be a ruse, part of a plot by Bok to kill Picard. The plot is foiled by the Enterprise-D crew. [22]
● [16]
The Enterprise visits Relva III, where applicants for Starfleet Academy are to undergo final testing for admittance. Wesley Crusher participates, but fails the entrance exam. Whilst there the Enterprise crew is investigated by Lieutenant Commander Dexter Remmick, on the orders of Admiral Quinn. [16]
● [27]
The Enterprise-D investigates a "time slip" phenomenon, tracking a distress call to the Vandor system, location of the laboratory of Dr. Manheim. Manheim's experiments on time caused the time slips when an accident caused an explosion in his laboratory. The Enterprise crew are able to repair the damage. In the process, Jean-Luc Picard reconnects with an old romantic interest, now Manheim's wife. [27]
● [28]
The Enterprise-D is diverted to the planet Dytallix B by a message from Walker Keel. Keel and several other Captains feel that something mysterious is going on at Starfleet command. Investigation shows that Starfleet has been infiltrated by a parasitic alien species. Captain Picard and Commander Riker are able to defeat the aliens. [28]
|
| 2365 |
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Q hurls the Enterprise-D some seven thousand light years through space to star system J-25. Whilst there the ship encounters the Borg collective, marking the official contact between the Federation and this species. Although Q terminates the encounter, the Borg send a ship towards Federation space. [29]
● [30]
Captain Picard visits the Starbase 515 medical facility for a routine replacement of his artificial heart. Whilst away, the Enterprise-D encounters a group of Pakled who are stealing technology from more advanced races. The Pakled kidnap Geordi La Forge in an attempt to make the Enterprise give up some advanced technology. The Enterprise crew is able to overcome the Pakled. [30]
|
| 2366 |
● [31]
The Enterprise-D is informed by the Sheliak that they intend to destroy the human colony on Tau Cygna V, as the planet lies within space which has been conceded to them by a Federation treaty. Lieutenant Commander Data is able to convince the colonists to evacuate the planet, whilst Captain Picard is able to convince the Sheliak to hold off on their attack long enough for the evacuation to take place. [31]
● [21]
Captain Picard is briefly abducted from the Enterprise-D and replaced with an alien copy. Picard is eventually able to escape confinement and return to the ship. [21]
● [32]
Captain Picard visits Raisa for a vacation. His plans are complicated when he meets Vash and Sovak, who are both determined to gain possession of an artifact from the future, the Tox'utat. Matters are even further complicated when a pair of Vorgons from the future arrive to claim the Utat. Picard denies all sides by destroying the device. [32]
● [33]
The Enterprise-D transports Ambassador Sarek to take part in the Legarans conference, which he has been working towards since 2273. Sarek's participation is threatened when it is discovered that he is suffering from Bendi syndrome. A mind meld with Captain Picard allows Sarek to complete his mission. [33]
● [6]
Picard is captured by the Borg and forced to become a member of the collective. [6] He manages to relay information to the crew of the Enterprise-D which allows the Borg to be defeated by Riker whilst he is commanding the Enterprise-D in Picard's place. [34]
|
| 2367 |
● [34]
The Battle of Wolf 359 occurs. Thirty nine Federation Starships and eleven thousand personnel are lost in the battle. In the aftermath, the Enterprise manages to rescue Captain Picard and use his link to the Borg collective to destroy the ship. [34]
● [35]
Captain Picard visits the family home in La Barre, France. Whilst there he is able to reconcile the long-standing feud with his brother and begin the process of recovering from his experiences with the Borg. [35]
● [36]
Wesley Crusher accompanies Captain Picard and Dirgo on a mission to Pentarus V. The three are marooned on a barren planet when their shuttle crashlands. Ensign Crusher is able to access a local water source through the forcefield and defence system protecting it, keeping Picard alive until rescue arrives. Subsequently, he departs for Starfleet Academy. [36]
● [37]
Q recreates the legend of Robin Hood with the Enterprise-D senior officers in the outlaw roles, in order to force Captain Picard to admit that he is in love with Vash. [37]
● [38]
Admiral Satie arrives aboard the Enterprise-D to investigate the recent explosion on board. A Klingon travelling on the ship, J'Dan, is quickly revealed as a spy, but Satie becomes convinced that there is a massive conspiracy afoot. Picard is able to convince Admiral Henry to put an end to the increasingly fanatical investigation. [38]
|
| 2368 |
● [39]
After discovering that the Romulans are assisting the Duras family, Starfleet sends a fleet to the Romulan-Klingon border commanded by Captain Picard. The fleet is successful in preventing Romulan border crossings. Gowron's forces defeat the Duras family, although the sisters Lursa and B'Etor escape. [39]
● [40]
The Enterprise-D meets a Tamarian ship. All efforts to forge a relationship with the Tamarians have previously proved impossible, as their language appears incomprehensible. Captain Picard is able to overcome the language issue and successfully arrive at an understanding with the Tamarians. [40]
● [41]
Ensign Ro Laren joins the crew of the Enterprise in order to take part in a mission to contact a Bajoran terrorist group who recently attacked a Federation colony on Solarion IV and negotiate to prevent further attacks. The mission proves to be a ruse by Starfleet Admiral Kennelly, who is working with the Cardassians in order to eliminate the group. Captain Picard is able to overcome the ruse. In the aftermath, Ensign Ro joins the crew permanently. [41]
● [42]
Spock goes to Romulus without authorisation in order to work undercover toward the goal of re-unification. Captain Picard and Lieutenant Commander Data are sent to Romulus in a Klingon Bird of Prey to investigate. [42]
● [43]
Captain Picard is able to make contact with Ambassador Spock on Romulus and, with his help, warn the Federation of a Romulan plot to invade Vulcan. With this warning, the Enterprise-D is able to turn back the invasion force. The success is tempered by the death of Spock's father, Sarek, who has long been suffering from Bendi syndrome. [43]
● [44]
The Enterprise-D transports Ambassador Briam and Kamala to negotiations aimed at ending the war between the Kriosian and Valtese people - negotiations which include Kamala taking part in an arranged marriage with the Valtese leader, Alrik. Although romantic feelings develop between Picard and Kamala, she decides to procede with the wedding. [44]
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The Enterprise-D encounters the Kataanian probe which has been drifting through space for the last thousand years. The probe implants into Captain Picard memories covering a lifetime as a Kataanian citizen, in an attempt to preserve knowledge of their way of life. [45]
|
| 2369 |
● [46]
A transporter accident reduces Captain Picard, Guinan, and Ensign Ro to physical childhood. As the crew attempt to deal with the situation, a group of Ferendi are able to capture the ship. Fortunately the crew are able to regain command and return their crewmates back to normal. [46]
● [47]
Admiral Nechayev relieves Captain Picard of his command and assigns him, Lieutenant Worf and Dr. Crusher to a mission to infiltrate Celtris III. Picard is captured on the mission. [47]
● [48]
Captain Jellico, in temporary command of the Enterprise-D, mines the McAllister nebula to force a Cardassian fleet hiding there to surrender. He orders Captain Picard's release. Picard subsequently returns to the Enterprise-D. [48]
● [18]
Captain Picard is badly wounded in a Lenarian attack whilst conducting negotiations. He will later report a near death experience, possibly created by Q. [18]
● [49]
The Enterprise-D visits the Remmler array for a routine baryon sweep. Whilst there a group of terrorists attempt to steal a quantity of trilithium resign from the ship's engines. Captain Picard is able to foil the attempt. [49]
● [50]
Captain Picard engages in a romantic relationship with Commander Nella Darren, the head of stellar cartography. The relationship ends when Picard realises that he cannot successfully deal with Darren on a personal and professional bases simultansously. She agrees to request a transfer. [50]
● [3]
Professor Galen visits the Enterprise-D. After the visit, Galen is attacked and killed by a Yridian ship. Captain Picard takes up the last investigation Galen was engaged on, discovering an ancient message left by the first Humanoid beings in our galaxy. Klingons, Romulans, Cardassians also engage in the attempt to discover the message. [3]
● [51]
The Enterprise-D is stranded in a frozen moment of time due to an accident whilst assisting a Romulan Warbird in distress. Captain Picard, returning to the ship from a conference, is able to free it. [51]
|
| 2370 |
● [52]
Dr. Beverly Crusher, in command of the Enterprise during the absence of Captain Picard, is successful in destroying the Borg vessel. Lieutenant Commander La Forge manages to reinitiate Data's ethical subroutine; Data disables and then dismantles Lore. [52]
● [53]
The Enterprise-D meets with a group of Iyaaran representatives. Despite some cultural misunderstandings, the contact is ultimately a success. [53]
● [54]
A group of mercenaries led by Arctus Baran begin stealing Vulcan artefacts from various sites. Captain Picard is abducted by the group and begins to work for them, seeking to find out their intent. Commander Riker is also abducted. [54]
● [55]
Captain Picard and Commander Riker discover that Arctus Baran's mercenary group is being manipulated by Romulan agent Tallera, who is seeking to gain control of a telepathic weapon. They are able to foil Tallera's plans. [55]
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The Enterprise-D visits Kesprytt III, a planet containing two civilisations, one of which is applying for Federation Membership. Captain Picard and Doctor Crusher are abducted by the Prytt, although they manage to escape. Commander Riker recommends against membership for the Kes. [56]
● [57]
Barclay becomes the first sufferer of Barclay's Protomorphosis Syndrome. A treatment developed by Beverly Crusher creates the disease, which causes most of the Enterprise-D crew to mutate to animal forms. [57]
● [58]
Daimon Bok threatens to kill Jason Vigo, whom he claims is Captain Picard's son. Investigation proves that Vigo is not in fact any relation to Picard. [58]
● [59]
Jean-Luc Picard convinces the Q to allow Humanity to continue to exist by demonstrating that we are capable of understanding the so-called limitless possibilities of existence. The experience involves Picard visiting alternate timelines created by Q, which draws the Captain closer to his crew and leads to him joining the regular senior officers poker game for the first time. [59]
|
| 2371 |
● [7]
Worf is promoted to Lieutenant Commander. Data installs the emotion chip he acquired from Lore. The Amargosa star system is destroyed by Dr. Tolian Soran. The Enterprise-D is destroyed whilst attempting to prevent Dr. Soran from similarly destroying the Veridian system. Captain Kirk is killed attempting to stop Soran. [7]
|
| 2372 |
● [60]
Captain Picard is assigned command of the Enterprise-E. He takes many of his Enterprise-D crew with him. [60]
|
| 2373 |
● [61]
The second Borg invasion of the Federation. The cube is defeated by a Federation fleet including the USS Defiant and the USS Enterprise-E. The Enterprise-E subsequently travels back in time to 2063 in order to prevent the Borg from creating an alternate timeline in which the Federation is never created. [62]
|
| 2379 |
● [63]
The Enterprise-E travels to Romulus to meet Praetor Shinzon. Shinzon attempts to destroy the Enterprise-E as part of a plot to launch a war against the Federation. Data is killed [63]
|
| 2381 |
● [64]
Captain Picard and Dr. Beverly Crusher begin a romantic relationship, and subsequently marry. [64]
● [65]
The Borg launch an all-out assault against the Alpha Quadrant, with the intent of annihilating the Federation and other major powers completely. The Borg travel to the Federation by a new unknown means, differing from transwarp, wormholes, slipstream, etc. Sensor readings of the method indicate a similarity to readings taken on the NX-02. [65]
● [65]
The Aventine journies to the Delta Quadrant to visit the crash site of the NX-02 in order to explore any possible connection with the new method of travel being employed by the Borg. The ship is forced to return after a short investigation of the wreck. [65]
● [66]
A fleet of Borg cubes enters the Alpha Quadrant, obliterating a huge fleet of Federation, Klingon, Romulan and other allies. The Borg begin to sweep across the Quadrant, destroying everything in their path. [66]
● [67]
The Caeliar decide to intervene in the Borg conflict when it is discovered that the Borg were originally created by a dying Caeliar millennia earlier. The Caeliar remove the nanoprobes from all Borg, freeing every member of the collective and effectively rendering the Borg species extinct. [67]
|
| 2385 |
● [68]
Picard makes many visits to the planet Vashti, in the beta quadrant, helping to relocate Romulans assisted by the Qowat Milat. [68]
● [69]
Picard resigns from Starfleet and retires to run his family wine business. He is angry that the Federation won't continue with his plan to rescue the Romulans from their impending supernova. [69]
|
| 2399 |
● [69]
Picard leaves Earth for the first time in 14 years. [69]
● [69]
Picard, Agnes Jurati, Raffaela Musiker and Cristóbal Rios set out on a mission to rescue the sister of Dahj, a sentient android created by Bruce Maddox. [69]
● [68]
Picard returns to Vashti for the first time in 14 years in an attempt to enlist the help of the Qowat Milat in his mission to save Soji. [68]
● [68]
ex-Senator Tenqem Adrev is killed by Elnor, when he attempts to kill an unarmed Picard. [68]
● [70]
Picard arrives at The Artifact to meet with Hugh and find Soji. [70]
● [70]
Hugh uses the assimilated Trajector technology to transport Picard and Soji to the planet Nepenthe, escaping the Romulans. [70]
● [71]
Picard and his team return Soji to her homeworld. [71]
● [72]
Picard and Agnes holds off the approaching Romulan fleet with the single ship, La Sirena, and a device to produce fake duplicates. [72]
● [72]
Admiral Picard's consciousness is preserved in the same simulation that hosts Data's consciousness, allowing them to interact for the first time in 20 years. [72]
● [72]
Admiral Picard's consciousness is uploaded to a Golem allowing him to be resurected. [72]
● [72]
Admiral Picard deactivates the simulation holding Data's consiousness ending his life, as requested by Data. [72]
|
| 2401 |
● [73]
A Borg ship signals the new USS Stargazer and asks to join the Federation. Jean-Luc Picard is specifically requested as a negotiator by the Borg. [73]
● [73]
Q kidnaps Picard, Agnes, Elnor, Seven of Nine, Raffi and Rios and transfers them to an alternate reality and leaves them there. [73]
● [13]
Picard and Laris start a romantic relationship. [13]
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