Date: April 5, 2063

In the aftermath of Earth’s devastating global conflicts, a human-built experimental vessel achieved warp flight for the first time near Bozeman, Montana. This brief but historic event was detected by a passing Vulcan survey ship monitoring emerging civilizations in the region. Recognizing the unmistakable signature of warp travel, the Vulcan vessel altered course and landed on Earth to investigate. The Vulcans made peaceful contact with local human representatives, confirming that humanity had independently developed faster-than-light capability. This encounter constituted Earth’s first verified interaction with an extraterrestrial civilization and fundamentally altered humanity’s understanding of its place in the universe. In the years that followed, Vulcans established a cautious but enduring relationship with United Earth, offering guidance in science, technology, and interstellar diplomacy. While often restrained and deliberate in their involvement, Vulcan influence helped stabilize post-war Earth, curb humanity’s more volatile tendencies, and prepare the planet for participation in a larger galactic society. First Contact is widely regarded as the foundational moment of modern human history. It directly led to Earth’s expansion into interstellar space, the formation of lasting alliances with neighboring species, and ultimately the creation of the United Federation of Planets.