Star Trek: Theurgy Canon

Quantum reality, or quantum universe, was the term used to describe the alternate timelines in which all possible outcomes for any event take place. Each quantum reality was its own separate parallel universe characterized by a unique quantum signature which could not be altered. All matter resonated on a quantum level with this signature within the universes. In the Theurgy reality, as a result of different events and actions, there were differences from the normal state of the universe as of the year 2381.

Comparing it to the reality where the USS Enterprise fought the Reman Praetor Schinzon in 2379, these were the differences in the Theurgy universe:

Starfleet Command

The alien neural parasites that infiltrated Starfleet Command in the year 2364 never did so in Star Trek: Theurgy canon (TNG, Episode 1x25 "Conspiracy"). Instead, the enigmatic aliens in the Theurgy timeline did, but at a later time. The nature of these other aliens were shrouded in mystery, but they were not so easily detected. They existed in a state of flux, and affected the host differently. The goals of these aliens were not fully explored, but it was evident that they were of chaotic origin.

Political Situation

Romulan Star Empire

In a failed plot to destroy the Federation, Romulan Praetor Shinzon was defeated at the Battle of the Bassen Rift, leaving Senator Tal’aura to take the reigns as the new Praetor, with the support of Fleet Commander Tomalak. Commander Donatra of the Warbird Valdore had openly opposed the new Praetor, and began a rebellion backed by the strength of the Romulan 3rd and 5th Fleets. Additionally, the Reman people openly demanded a continent on Romulus and reparations for hundreds of years of slavery. A Romulan blockade of Remus was the Praetor’s reply, as well as cutting food and medical supplies to the sister planet. Affairs within the Romulan Empire have deteriorated quickly for the Federation; with the continued Reman upheaval and skirmishes with Donatra’s opposition fleet. Open Civil War began in 2380 when Donatra was able to capture and hold a number of key agricultural worlds, establishing the Imperial Romulan State.

Cardassian Union

Directly following the Dominion war, the Cardassian Union was devastated - economically, culturally and infra-structurally. Facing immediate collapse, the occupying forces of the Federation as well as the Klingon and Romulan Empires worked to establish a new government. The decision was made to return provisional and operational management of the Union to a reformed Depata Council. The council itself was restructured to become a representative democracy working under an elected leader - the Castilian.

Working together, these governments toiled for many years to attempt to stabilize the region. The Klingons proved security for the outlying planets under the watchful eye of the Romulans, whereas the Federation initiated a number of aid and cultural exchange programs, including the Andak Project which intended to restore agricultural production to the Union.

During the rebuilding of Cardassian society, major political parties rallied for support. The 'Reunion Project', led under Alon Ghemor, was designed to empower citizens disenfranchised with the old systems of politics which had led Cardassia to its current state. Promoting democracy, free speech and peace, the Reunion Project won the first major post-Dominion election.

In addition, there were those unhappy with their political standing in the quadrant, and with an aim to prevent Federation ideals seeping into Cardassian society, a hard-line conservative nationalist party was formed to ensure Cardassia rebuilt itself to its former glory. Pejoratively created by members of the Cardassian elite, including several Guls and other officers in the Cardassian Guard, this political party was initally called 'The Directorate' but became later known as 'Cardassia First'.

Following a loss in the elections, some members of the Cardassia First were further radicalized against the Federation, believing them the cause for their fall from grace. Attempting to use an old secret society designed to place key members of Cardassian familial elites into the upper echelons of government, they endeavored to gather troops and resources, determined to bring Cardassia back to its 'True Way' by any means necessary. The True Way openly opposed the Andak Project and using said resources tried to shut it down. Following this, the True Way formally became a paramilitary group, however the Cardassian Government considers them a terrorist organisation.

No Slipstream Drives

After the USS Voyager returned to Federation space in the year 2378, despite many attempts, neither Starfleet nor any other faction in the galaxy were able to re-create the quantum slipstream drive that Species 116 showed to the crew of the Voyager. For example, the the Vesta-class line of starships were still developed, but without quantum slipstream drives.

Furthermore, transphasic torpedoes have yet to be put in mass production, still being in early testing stages, just like transphasic shielding or transphasic compression phaser cannons. However, when the USS Calamity was sent back in time to hunt down the Theurgy and the Harbinger, the AC-507 Mk I Reaver Warp Fighters were fitted with this kind of weaponry, and the Calamity had similar assets.

Starship Development

After Starfleet Command was overtaken by the aliens in the Theurgy universe, they began to mobilise its fleet earlier. A lot of resources were put into the fleet yards around the Alpha Quadrant, and the Advanced Starship Design Bureau got everything they needed in order to launch new starships at a quicker pace.

For example, the Theurgy Project was finished in 2378, its first prototype ship - the USS Theurgy - launched thee years ahead of schedule. Also, the Odyssey-class line of starships were launched in 2380, with three ships leaving the fleet yards simultaneously. These were the USS Odyssey NX-74699, under the command of Admiral Janeway, the USS Entreprise NCC-1701-F - replacing the Sovreign-class NCC-1701-E, under the command of Captain Picard and the USS Archeron NCC-74700, under the command of Admiral Sankolov.

Starfleet Aerospace Command Division

The formation of Starfleet Aerospace Command was heavily influenced by the successful deployment of Peregrine-class fighters aboard the starships serving as carriers in the fleet, which was deployed in the Dominion War. The Tactical CONN department belonged to this Division, and its officers consisted of fighter pilots with the white-collared uniform.

The year 2375 - after the conclusion of the Dominion War - the AC-205 Mk I Valkyrie line of fighters were launched, followed by the Mk II and Mk III in 2376 and 2378 respectively. Besides the Valkyrie-program, a competitive Interceptor-program was also implemented, resulting in the AC-347 Knight-class Interceptor being commissioned to starbases and planetary outposts throughout the Federation in 2377. This focus on developing fighter-based crafts for Starfleet was also a shift from Starfleet Command, suggesting that the alien usurpers could have been present as early as 2375, or at least some point after that.

Regarding the Star Trek Expanded Universe

In Star Trek: Theurgy, none of the events depicted in Star Trek novels, comics or games will occur, but as required, some elements from the Expanded Universe may be implemented as befitting the story.