Star Trek - The Motion Picture Timeline ( Real )

release
December 7, 1979

Release of Star Trek: The Motion Picture

The movie is released in theaters across the United States.

Star Trek - The Motion Picture Timeline ( Fictional )

discovery
2268.05

Discovery of V'Ger approaching

Starfleet Detects a massive energy cloud moving toward the Federation.

preparation
2268.07

Refit of USS Enterprise

The iconic starship Enterprise undergoes extensive upgrades and refit at spacedock.

mission_start
2268.08

Enterprise launched to intercept V'Ger

Enterprise sets out on its mission to intercept and investigate the approaching V'Ger energy cloud.

contact
2268.08.15

Encounter with V'Ger

Enterprise encounters V'Ger and attempts communication.

conflict
2268.08.16

V'Ger destroys Klingon ship

A Klingon vessel pursuing Enterprise is destroyed by V'Ger, demonstrating its power.

discovery
2268.08.17

Enterprise crew discovers V'Ger's origin

Crew uncovers that V'Ger is the Voyager 6 probe, modified and sent back by machine intelligence.

plot
2268.08.17

V'Ger's quest for its creator

Plot reveals V'Ger's mission to find its creator in order to merge and evolve.

command_change
2268.08.14

Kirk takes command of Enterprise

Admiral James T. Kirk assumes command of the Enterprise to lead mission against V'Ger.

climax
2268.08.18

Final confrontation with V'Ger

Kirk and Enterprise crew successfully integrate with V'Ger, quelling its destructive mission.

resolution
2268.08.19

V'Ger transforms

V'Ger evolves beyond its original programming and departs with the merged entity.