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The '''Distant past''', is defined in the calendar of [[Earth]] as being from "the big bang" until [[1899]].
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The '''distant past''' is defined in [[Earth]]'s calendar as being from "the big bang" until [[1699]].
:''The notation [[Wikipedia:Common Era|BCE]] ("Before Common Era") and [[Wikipedia:Common Era|CE]] ("Common Era") are alternative neutral notations for [[Wikipedia:Anno Domini|BC]] ("Before Christ") and [[Wikipedia:Anno Domini|AD]] ("anno Domini"), respectively.''
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:''The notation [[Wikipedia:Common Era|BCE]] ("Before Common Era") and [[Wikipedia:Common Era|CE]] ("Common Era") are alternative notations for [[Wikipedia:Anno Domini|BC]] ("Before Christ") and [[Wikipedia:Anno Domini|AD]] ("anno Domini"), respectively.''
   
==Major Events==
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==Major events==
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===5 billion years BCE===
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*One of the first intelligent races thought to exist, known as the [[Guardians]] built a peaceful star empire during this era, as well as constructing the [[Guardian of Forever]] and gaining expert knowledge of time & space. ''([[Star Trek: Unity (fan film series)|Star Trek: Unity]]'')
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*The [[Preservers]] accidentally create the [[Borg]] while developing [[nanoprobe]]s for medical use. [[One of One]] assimilates the Preserver population of [[Adaris VIId]] but is captured by her creator; the [[Borg Queen]] is born offworld. {{Ep|{{B&S}}|A Voice in the Wilderness, Part II}}
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===4th century BCE===
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*Experiments with [[polaric ion energy]] by a native early-warp civilization on [[Yamatai]] destroy all life on the planet, converting some of the [[humanoid]] inhabitants into non-corporeal beings of polaric energy, most of which destabilize and die. [[Sun Queen Himiko|One]] manages to survive by bonding to a [[Star of Yamatai|stabilizing crystal]] and begins wondering the galaxy in a recovered [[Himiko's starship|starship]]. (''[[Star Trek Online: Valkyries]]'')
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===3rd century BCE===
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*A [[Himiko's starship|ship]] bearing a [[Polaric ion energy|polaric energy]] being arrives on [[Earth]] and makes contact with prehistoric natives in [[Japan]]. The being possesses a [[Human]] priestess, impresses the natives with her power and knowledge, and begins to reign as the [[Sun Queen Himiko]]. (''[[Star Trek Online: Valkyries]]'')
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*Beginning of the Yayoi period in prehistoric Japan. Introduction of bronze and iron metallurgy, weaving, and rice agriculture to the region.
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===1st century BCE===
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*c. 4 BCE: Approximate birthdate of [[Jesus]], later believed by [[Christian]]s to be the messiah prophesied in the [[Bible]], and by [[Muslim]]s to be a significant prophet.
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===1st century CE===
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*c. 30 CE: At the demand of the [[Jewish]] high priesthood, Jesus is [[execution|crucified]] in [[Jerusalem]] by the [[Roman Empire]].
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===3rd century===
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*[[Human|Humans]] from prehistoric Japan terraform [[Yamatai]] in the [[Dragon's Head Nebula]] under the direction of the [[Sun Queen Himiko]]. (''[[Star Trek Online: Valkyries]]'')
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*[[Hoshi]] is chosen as the next host of the [[Sun Queen Himiko]] and takes her own life to prevent this fate, trapping Himiko in her old body on [[Yamatai]] for the next 2,200 years. (''[[Star Trek Online: Valkyries]]'')
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*Collapse of Yayoi civilization in Japan and end of Yayoi period.
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===5th century===
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*451: [[Battle of the Catalaunian Plains]] between the [[Western Roman Empire]] and the {{w|Hun}}s.
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**In the [[mirror universe]], [[General]] [[Flavius Aetius]] overthrows [[Emperor]] [[Valentinian III]] following the battle, causing the Western Empire to survive longer than in the [[prime universe]]. {{ep|{{B&S}}|Brother on Brother, Daughter on Mother}}
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*455: [[Rome]] is sacked by the [[Vandal]]s.
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**In the mirror universe, Emperor Flavius Aetius defeats the Vandals. {{ep|{{B&S}}|Brother on Brother, Daughter on Mother}}
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=== 6th century ===
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* 570: Approximate birth date of the [[Islam]]ic prophet [[Muhammad]] in the Earth [[city]] of [[Mecca]].
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=== 7th century ===
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* 632: Death of Muhammad.
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===10th century===
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*[[Sean's Bar]] opens in [[Athlone]], [[Ireland]] in the year 900. ({{Pdn}})
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*The [[Bajora]] people create ''Bajor'la'', a simplified version of their language [[Old High Bajoran]], to communicate more easily with their conquests. {{ep|{{B&S}}|A Changed World}}
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=== 15th century ===
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* 1484: The [[Turei]] lead a coalition of [[Delta Quadrant]] species to victory over the [[Vaadwaur]], driving them into near extinction. ({{VOY|Dragon's Teeth}})
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===17th century===
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*[[Montreal]] was founded and, with it, its seaport. {{ep|{{TSF}}|The Defector|TSF}}
   
 
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[[Category:Timeline| Distant past]]

Latest revision as of 03:35, 19 September 2016

The distant past is defined in Earth's calendar as being from "the big bang" until 1699.

The notation BCE ("Before Common Era") and CE ("Common Era") are alternative notations for BC ("Before Christ") and AD ("anno Domini"), respectively.

Major events[]

5 billion years BCE[]

4th century BCE[]

3rd century BCE[]

  • A ship bearing a polaric energy being arrives on Earth and makes contact with prehistoric natives in Japan. The being possesses a Human priestess, impresses the natives with her power and knowledge, and begins to reign as the Sun Queen Himiko. (Star Trek Online: Valkyries)
  • Beginning of the Yayoi period in prehistoric Japan. Introduction of bronze and iron metallurgy, weaving, and rice agriculture to the region.

1st century BCE[]

  • c. 4 BCE: Approximate birthdate of Jesus, later believed by Christians to be the messiah prophesied in the Bible, and by Muslims to be a significant prophet.

1st century CE[]

  • c. 30 CE: At the demand of the Jewish high priesthood, Jesus is crucified in Jerusalem by the Roman Empire.

3rd century[]

5th century[]

6th century[]

7th century[]

  • 632: Death of Muhammad.

10th century[]

15th century[]

17th century[]

  Timeline
Distant past
18th century


External links[]