timeline
years:	2282 2283 2284 2285 2286 2287 2288 (stardates 2285.0[1]; ~8130 to ~8990[2][3] or reference stardate 2/21 into 2/22[4])
decades:	2250s 2260s 2270s 2280s 2290s 2300s 2310s
centuries:	22nd century - 23rd century - 24th century

2285 was, on Earth's calendar, the 86th year of the 23rd century, and the sixth year of the 2280s decade. Besides this time period's Human dates, in stardates this era begins with stardate 2285.0^[1] in some systems of dating. One stardate system assigns dates between 8130 and 8990 in this year^[2][3]. 2285 corresponds with reference stardate 2/21 into 2/22^[4]

Events[]

• The USS Constellation and the USS El Nath are lost due to time distortions.^[5]
• The USS Gallant is assigned to patrol the Klingon Neutral Zone to prevent further Klingon incursions into Federation territory.^[6]
• Stardate 8141.5: The USS Gallant is destroyed by a squadron of Klingon battle cruisers in Section 14 of the Gamma Hydra system.^[6]
• Trill is admitted into the Federation.^[7]

People[]

Promotions and transfers[]

• Following the death of Captain Spock, Lieutenant Saavik becomes chief science officer aboard the USS Enterprise.^[6] Shortly thereafter, she is reassigned to the USS Grissom, en route to study the Genesis Planet.^[8]
• Stardate 8218: Rear Admiral James T. Kirk is named temporary commanding officer of the USS Excelsior after recovering that vessel from the mirror universe. Commander Hikaru Sulu is assigned as his executive officer. Scotty, McCoy, Uhura, Chekov, Bryce, Konom, Bearclaw, Sherwood, Naraht, Morelli, Richardson, Kerasus and Saavik all join Excelsior as senior staff.^[9][10]
• Captain Spock is named temporary commanding officer of the USS Surak after recovering from his fal-tor-pan. Commander Brinks is assigned as his executive officer. Chu-Sa, Garace, Mello, and McCarthy comprise his senior staff.^[9][11]

Births and deaths[]

• Captain Carmen Ikeya and her entire crew are lost with the USS Constellation.^[5]
• Del March, Vance Madison and the rest of the Regula I science crew are murdered by Khan, with only David and Carol Marcus surviving.
• Captain Clark Terrell commits suicide after being infested by a Ceti eel in his brain.^[12]
• Spock, Peter Preston and many other Enterprise crewmembers die in Khan's attack.^[12]
• Khan Noonien Singh, Joachim and their entire crew of augments are lost aboard the USS Reliant.^[12]
• Excelsior Ensign Gillespie is murdered by Redjac.

Relationships[]

• Saavik engages in a romantic relationship with David Marcus.^[13][8]
• Stardate 8210.3: Saavik locates Spock on the Genesis Planet^[8] and aids him in Pon farr.^[13]

Notable people[]

Spock.

Zar.

Appendices[]

References and notes[]

Stories[]

Title	Series	Date	Media	Notes	Image
Time for Yesterday Chapter 1-5, 11-13 & Epilogue	The Original Series	2285	novel
Mirror Universe The Sorrows of Empire Chapter 35	The Original Series	2285	novel	Takes place entirely within the Mirror Universe.
The Lives of Dax Infinity	Deep Space Nine	2285	short story
Strange New Worlds I The Last Tribble	The Original Series	2285	short story
Spock: Reflections Spock: Reflections, Issue 4 Pages 5-12	The Original Series	2285	comic	Takes place not long prior to the events of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8130.3 - 8141.6	movie novelization
The Wrath of Khan The Wrath of Khan, Issue 1	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8130.3	comic	First issue adapting Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
The Wrath of Khan The Wrath of Khan, Issue 2	The Original Series	2285	comic	Second issue adapting Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
The Wrath of Khan The Wrath of Khan, Issue 3	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8141.6	comic	Third issue adapting Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
Seasons of Light and Darkness	The Original Series	22-23 March 2285	ebook	Takes place during the events of The Wrath of Khan.
Crucible Provenance of Shadows Chapter 43, Section 1	The Original Series	2285	novel	Takes place concurrently with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, during Spock's death.
To Reign in Hell: The Exile of Khan Noonien Singh Chapter 26	The Original Series	2285	novel
When Worlds Collide: Spock Confronts the Ultimate Challenge Page 5	The Original Series	2285	comic	Retelling of events during the Battle of the Mutara Nebula in The Wrath of Khan.
Strange New Worlds IV Prodigal Father	The Original Series	2285	short story
Sarek Chapter 12	The Original Series	14 March 2285	novel
Star Trek III Short Stories The Azphari Enigma	The Original Series	2285	short story
The Wormhole Connection	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8141.9	comic
... The Only Good Klingon...	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8149.2	comic
Errand of War	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8150.7	comic
Deadly Allies	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8151.7	comic
Mortal Gods	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8163.5	comic
Who Is... Enigma?	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8173.5	comic
Saavik's Story Pon Far!	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8180.1	comic
Saavik's Story Blood Fever	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8185.35	comic
The Kobayashi Alternative Framing story	The Original Series	2285	video game	Takes place after Rear Admiral James T. Kirk vacated the post of Academy Commandant but prior to the destruction of the Enterprise.
Stardate Magazine The Serpent Factor	The Original Series	2285	role-playing game	Conclusion takes place during "The Search for Spock".
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8201.3	movie novelization	According to the official Star Trek Chronology, the movie takes place near the very end of the year 2285 (with sequel Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home set three months later, in early 2286).
Crucible Provenance of Shadows Chapter 43, Section 2	The Original Series	2285	novel	Takes place concurrently with Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, during the Fal-tor-pan ceremony.
Star Trek III Sourcebook Update	The Original Series	2285	role-playing game
Star Trek III Short Stories A Vulcan, A Klingon, and an Angel	The Original Series	2285	short story
Star Trek III Short Stories The Jungles of Memory	The Original Series	2285	short story
Strange New Worlds IV Countdown	The Original Series	2285	short story
Strange New Worlds 8 Trek	The Original Series	2285	short story
Strange New Worlds 10 The Smell of Dead Roses Perrin, Age 14	The Original Series	2285	short story
The Lives of Dax Allegro Ouroboros in D Minor	The Original Series	2285	short story
The Orions: Book of Common Knowledge	The Original Series	2285	role-playing game
The Orions: Book of Deep Knowledge	The Original Series	June 2285 (Reference stardate 2/2106)	role-playing game
Return to Axanar	The Original Series	June 2285 (Reference stardate 2/2106.30)	role-playing game
Old Soldiers Never Die Request for Assistance	The Original Series	July 2285 (Reference stardate 2/2107.13)	role-playing game	The USS Sparon responds to a summons from the Memory Alpha facilty, regarding a military buildup within Klingon space.
Star Trek IV Sourcebook Update The State of the Federation	The Original Series	July 16, 2285 (Reference stardate 2/2107.16)	role-playing game	Directive issued by Admiral Morrow to all Starfleet vessels concerning the sudden disappearance of the Organian race, and the possibility of war against the Klingon Empire (in the aftermath of DC Comics Vol. 1, #1-4).
The Mirror Universe Saga ... Promises to Keep	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8215.5	comic
The Mirror Universe Saga Double Image	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8216.4	comic
The Mirror Universe Saga Deadly Reflection!	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8217.2	comic
The Mirror Universe Saga The Tantalus Trap!	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8217.8	comic
The Mirror Universe Saga Masquerade!	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8220.3	comic
The Mirror Universe Saga Behind Enemy Lines!	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8221.6	comic
The Mirror Universe Saga The Beginning of the End...	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8223.4	comic
The Mirror Universe Saga Homecoming...	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8218.4	comic
The D'Artagnan Three	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8263.5	comic
Rest and Recreation!	The Original Series	2285	comic
Giri	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8293.6	comic
Dreamworld	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8296.6	comic
Wolf on the Prowl	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8878.1	comic
Wolf at the Door	The Original Series	2285	comic
Double Blind Double Blind, Part One	The Original Series	2285	comic
Double Blind Double Blind, Part II	The Original Series	2285	comic
The Trouble with Transporters!	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8892.3	comic
Around the Clock	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8988.3	comic
The Last Word	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8899.7	comic
The Trouble with Bearclaw	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8901.1	comic
Maggie's World!	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8903.6	comic
Judgment Day!	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8904.8	comic
Vicious Circle!	The Original Series	2285	comic
Death Ship	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8906.3	comic
Stand Off	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8908.3	comic
The Apocalypse Scenario	The Original Series	2285 Stardate 8908.3	comic
The Captain's Daughter Chapters 20-21	The Original Series	2285	novel
Old Soldiers Never Die Disturbing News	The Original Series	December 2285 (Reference stardate 2/2112.24)	role-playing game	The USS Juggernaut is spacejacked by Orion military forces in orbit around Memory Prime. The USS Sparon responds to the incident.

External link[]

• 2285 article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.