"Other forms of communication will be necessary in the event that Starfleet Intelligence remains incapable of maintain any signals security." - Admiral Nogura
USS New Jersey (NCC-1975) was the last Constitution built before the TMP (total modification programme) refits. Launched the day the Organian War ended, New Jersey would serve in the 3rd Fleet until 2276, when she underwent a minor refit to upgrade her technology.
Admiral Robert April, C-in-C First Fleet (2258-2264). As one of Starfleet's pioneering explorers, and innovative leader of the Constitution Class project, he was the ideal choice to lead Starfleet's largest exploration fleet in the years after Burnham's War.
Starfleet Training Video "Make TMP Work for You", 2274.
The complete overheal of almost every starship system by the Total Modification Programme (TMP) required extensive retraining but resulted in a more streamlined, unified fleet.
The Whale Probe Incident of 2286 was one of the destructive events of the 2280s. While loss of life was thankfully minimal, the damage to sol-system wide infrastructure was immense. Eleven starships had to be written off, and Earth's weather control system had to be rebuilt.
USS Hood passes USS Dunkerque on space trials, November 2322.
USS Hood (NCC 2541) was one of the last Block I-II Excelsior's built; in many senses, she is the coda to the arms race that captured Starfleet in fits and bursts between 2285 and 2315.
Nyota Uhura, early 2290s. Born in Kenya, Earth, the loy 2290s. Part of the USS Enterprises' staff for most of her career, her expertise was also vital to the breaking of the Klingon Qu'Mac code. She would retire in 2333 after a long career as the Captain of the USS Leondegrance.
Pan-American star liner Clipper Maid of the Stars, summer 2263.
Despite the speed and range advantages nacelle designs offered, cylindrical warp drives were still preferred for passenger travel due to the smoother ride.
Federation Infantry Squad, 2261-2274.
While the Starfleet Marines and Shipboard Security retained the Phaser Rifle as the main weapon, the FGF's shift to the M1P2 SLC (Self-Loading Carbine) represented a choice for accurate, rapid-fire over raw firepower or wide-beam settings.
UNDERSTANDING THE STARFLEET CHAIN OF COMMAND
The Federation Star fleet is one of the largest organisations in the galaxy, with a large purview including exploration, peacekeeping and general support efforts. As such, it's chain of command is somewhat confusing 1/