2409x Today

: Destroyed in 2408 during a mission to Fluidic Space, though the crew survived.

"Ghost signals everywhere, sir," his science officer replied. "The Undine are mimicking Federation signatures. We can’t tell friend from foe until they fire." : Destroyed in 2408 during a mission to

: A central conflict where shapeshifters replaced key officials to incite war between major powers. We can’t tell friend from foe until they fire

Suddenly, a massive rift tore through the blackness of space. It wasn't an Undine bioship. It was something older. A Borg Collective signal flared on the monitors. It was something older

The year 2409 didn't begin with a celebration, but with the low hum of red alerts across the Alpha Quadrant. On the bridge of a defiant-class escort, Commander Elias Vance stared at the viewing screen as the shimmering veil of rippled before them.

: The timeline bridges the gap from the classic 24th-century shows into a new era of constant, multi-front conflict. Path to 2409 daily trivia lore questions. - Steam Community

In 2409, trust was the rarest commodity. The Klingon Empire, led by Chancellor J'mpok, was at open war with the Federation after the Gorn Hegemony fell to Undine infiltration. Meanwhile, the Romulan Star Empire remained shattered, its remnants squabbling for power after the Hobus supernova.