Conflicts

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The following is a list of all military conflicts, rebellions, coups, etc. that have occurred from the distant past to the far future, organized by date.

Distant past

Atomic bomb
An Atomic bomb is used during the Time of Awakening on Vulcan
Vaadwaur homeworld surface
Orbital bombardment of the Vaadwaur homeworld
Or more precisely, until 1,000 years before 2367; this date assumes that Ventaxan years are equal to Earth years.
The episode specified this as ten years later.

Conflicts of the 19th century

Washington crossing the Delaware, time stream
George Washington crosses the Delaware during the American Revolution
American Civil War, time stream
A scene from the American Civil War

Conflicts of the 20th century

First World War
Earth's First world war
White Sands zero hour
Nuclear Weapons development, part of cold war strategy
Additionally, the atomic bombing of Nagasaki was alluded to with a picture of the Fat Man bomb in the resetting time stream.
The violent suppression of this 1989 protest was glimpsed in the time stream as it reset. According to the Star Trek Encyclopedia, 4th ed., vol. 2, p. 397, the USS Tian An Men was named in honor of those who lost their lives during the protests.

Conflicts of the 21st century

Bell Riots
The Bell Riots
PostAtomicHorrorTrial
A court during the Post-atomic horror
Though an image of a burning World Trade Center was seen in the time stream, no information besides the image was given concerning the nature of the incident.
The Iraq War, while not explicitly mentioned, was heavily alluded to, through an article in Daniels' database which mentioned George W. Bush's plans to unseat Saddam Hussein.
A conflict referred to as the Sino-Western trouble was referenced in the second revised final draft script of TOS: "The Corbomite Maneuver", which additionally implied it also had taken place in the 21st century.

Conflicts of the 22nd century

Xindi weapon beam
The Xindi probe strikes Earth
Vulcan cruisers open fire
Battle of Andoria, the final battle in the Vulcan-Andorian conflict

22nd century

Can be deduced to be between 2115 when Phlox became a doctor and 2149, when he joined the Interspecies Medical Exchange.
Wiped from history, but implied to be restored.
This was described as a "fierce internal struggle", but falling short of a civil war.

Conflicts of the 23rd century

Klingon invasion of Organia
Klingon invasion forces on Organia
USS Enterprise misses the Reliant
Battle of the Mutara Nebula, Khan Noonien Singh's final stand
It seems likely that this conflict started at some point after the cultural changes on the planet which started in 2168.
Kirk called the events of the episode a civil war.

Conflicts of the 24th century

Wolf 359 wreckage 1
Wreckage after the Battle of Wolf 359
Federation Alliance fleet
The First Battle of Chin'toka, part of the Dominion War

24th century

The dialogue heavily implies, but does not make it explicit that these disputes are between the Federation and the Cardassians.
This conflict would have active during the professional career of Gaila.

Dominion cold war and war

Between the battle of the Tyra system and Operation Return, a large operation called the "Bolian Operation" also took place. It is unknown if this was a battle or something else, though many lives hung in the balance.
These strikes were said to be the opening strikes in the Romulan involvement.

Conflicts involving the Borg

Delta Quadrant regional conflicts

Excluding those involving the Federation through USS Equinox or USS Voyager.
This conflict was started by Q Junior on a whim, and may have been corrected by Q along with his son's other transgressions.

Conflicts of the 25th century

Conflicts of the (possible) future

Battle of Procyon V
Battle of Procyon V

26th century

30th century

31st century

33rd century

Conflicts with indeterminate dates

Klingon-Borg encounter
Unspecified battle between the Klingon Defense Force and a Borg cube
While not named or dated in canon, this seems to refer to the Mexican War of Independence fought between 1810 and 1821.
Asuming Tellarites have Human-like lifespans, this was most likely in the 22nd century.
Asuming Betazoids have Human-like lifespans, this was most likely in the 24th century.
This was shown in a viewscreen graphic on the USS Enterprise-D, taken from the Spaceflight Chronology, which further explained the attacks were by Romulans in the buildup to the Earth-Romulan War.
Dialogue implies this happened during Picard's lifetime and most likely even during his Starfleet career.
  • Wars on Earth over Black pepper, paprika, mustard seed, cayenne, and other such resources. (ENT: "Rajiin")

Involving the Klingon Empire

Since this battle was commanded by a Klingon Emperor called Sompek, and the last Emperor reigned in the mid-21st century, it can be assumed that the battle took place before that time.
This was also ordered by a Klingon emperor, and thus most likely before the mid-21st century.
Martok's quote that he has hated Kor's "name for almost thirty years" would put his service on the flagship and the Romulan attack sometime in the late 2340s/early 2350s.

During Kahless' life

Some inconsistencies exist concerning the exact dating of Kahless' life. See the note here for details.
This battle might or might not be part of his uprising against Molor.

Involving the Romulan Star Empire

Conflicts involving both the Romulans and the Klingons have been listed under the Klingon Empire section.
This may refer to the Time of Awakening, during which the logicians led by Surak fought at least one war against "those who march beneath the raptor's wings".
Romulan life spans were never specified, but are likely similar to Vulcan ones, i.e. about two centuries.

Alternate timelines

White House, Storm Front
German forces occupy Washington, DC
Earth crumbling
Earth destroyed by the Xindi
Given that the sinking of the USS Enterprise was thought to have left no survivors, it was probably also sunk as a result of a naval battle (as opposed to scuttling).
A few vaguely referenced incidents might also qualify:
  • "The Visitor" showed hostilities between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, and while war was not mentioned, these seemed serious enough that Starfleet was forced to hand over control of Deep Space 9.
  • Given Admiral Janeway's confidence in "Endgame", her assertion that the Borg are no longer a threat to the Federation as of 2404 might have been proven in combat.
  • "Endgame" also mentioned a seemingly serious conflict between Voyager and the Fen Domar in the 2380s.
  • "Shockwave" showed a future where Earth was in ruins in the 29th century, but did not specify if this was the result of direct conflict.

Alternate reality

Vulcan consumed by black hole
Vulcan destroyed by Nero
The timeline of these incidents is ambiguous. Admiral Marcus claims that they occurred an unspecified time between 2151 and 2259.

Mirror universe

Shotgun used by Zefram Cochrane (mirror)
Zefram Cochrane sets off Terran expansion into space
Note that many of these events are without clear dates.

Averted conflicts

These are planned conflicts which were stopped before they could start.

Accounts of conflicts proven to be false

Ferengi
Alleged advance scouts for the Ferengi invasion of Earth

Hypothetical

Fictional

Hippocrates Noah map
Earth's continents destroyed
Some of these might still be based on real events.
Note that the other Hirogen scenarios featured in the episode were based on real incidents.

Other and unsure

Sailing ship firing, time stream
An unknown ship, firing its cannons for unknown reasons

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