2259 CE
Kirk Sacrifices Himself to Repair Warp Core
Kirk enters the radiation-filled warp core room to fix it, saving the Enterprise but receiving a lethal dose. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
Chronological Storyline (39 Milestones)
2259 CE
Khan Attacks Starfleet Headquarters
Khan pilots the Vengeance to Earth and opens fire on Starfleet Command in San Francisco. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Admiral Pike Killed by Khan
During the attack, Admiral Pike is killed by Khan's phaser in his office. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Vengeance Crashes into San Francisco
The Vengeance crashes into San Francisco Bay, causing massive destruction. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Spock Tells Kirk They Are a Team
Spock and Kirk share a moment of friendship, affirming their bond. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Enterprise Sets Course for Five-Year Mission
The newly rebuilt Enterprise departs on its historic five-year mission. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Kirk Reinstated to Enterprise
Admiral Marcus restores Kirk as Enterprise captain to hunt Harrison. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Kirk Reads Pike's Letter
Kirk reads a letter from Admiral Pike that inspires him to be a better captain. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
End Credits Begin
The film ends with the Star Trek theme and credits rolling. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Spock and Uhura Reconcile
Spock and Uhura make up after their argument earlier in the film. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Khan Placed in Cryogenic Stasis
Khan and his crew are placed in cryotubes and stored in a secure facility. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Enterprise Passes Saturn
The Enterprise flies past Saturn during its mission launch, a visual callback to previous films. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Khan Kills Admiral Marcus
Khan murders Admiral Marcus and takes command of the Vengeance. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Carol Marcus Helps Kirk
Dr. Carol Marcus, Admiral Marcus's daughter, aids Kirk and Spock on the Vengeance. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Kirk Revived with Khan's Blood
Dr. Marcus uses Khan's super-blood to resurrect Kirk, saving his life. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Spock and Khan Fight
Spock engages Khan in a brutal hand-to-hand fight, nearly killing him. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Spock Pursues Khan in San Francisco
Spock chases Khan through the ruined streets of San Francisco seeking revenge. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Kirk Dies in Spock's Arms
Kirk succumbs to radiation poisoning and dies, with Spock and others mourning. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Enterprise Departs for Kronos
The Enterprise sets course for the Klingon homeworld to capture Harrison. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Kirk and Spock Infiltrate Kronos
Kirk and Spock go undercover on the Klingon homeworld, disguised as traders. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Kirk's Log: 'Space: the final frontier'
Captain Kirk records his log, quoting the famous intro: 'Space: the final frontier.' #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Harrison Surrenders to Kirk
John Harrison willingly surrenders, revealing he is actually Khan Noonien Singh. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Khan Reveals His Identity
Harrison admits he is the genetically enhanced tyrant Khan from the 20th century. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Section 31 London Archive Bombed
John Harrison bombs a top-secret Section 31 archive in London, killing 42 people. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Admiral Marcus Arrives with Vengeance
The USS Vengeance decloaks, and Admiral Marcus demands Khan's extradition. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Kirk Demoted to Commander
Admiral Pike strips Kirk of the Captaincy, reassigning him to the USS Farragut. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Vengeance Opens Fire on Enterprise
The Vengeance attacks the Enterprise without warning, causing severe damage. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Kirk Violates the Prime Directive
Captain Kirk exposes the Enterprise to save Spock, breaking Starfleet's Prime Directive. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Enterprise Crashes on a Moon
With warp drive disabled, the Enterprise crash-lands on a nearby moon. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Khan Escapes from Brig
Using his strength, Khan breaks out of the Enterprise brig and takes control of the Vengeance. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Spock Enters Nibiru Volcano
Spock descends into an active volcano to deploy a cold fusion device, risking his life. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Khan Offers Deal to Kirk
Khan offers to repair the Enterprise in exchange for his crew in cryotubes. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Kirk and Spock Board Vengeance
Kirk and Spock infiltrate the Vengeance to stop Khan's plans. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Enterprise Arrives Over Earth
The damaged Enterprise engages the Vengeance in the atmosphere of Earth. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Khan Subdued by Uhura and Dr. Marcus
Uhura and Dr. Marcus use a phaser to stop Khan, allowing Spock to disable him. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Kirk Reinstated as Enterprise Captain
Upon recovery, Kirk is officially made captain of the new Enterprise. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Enterprise Hides Underwater on Nibiru
The USS Enterprise submerges in an ocean to avoid detection while Spock enters a volcano. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Khan's Crew Reveal
The cryotubes containing Khan's crew are shown, hinting at future threats. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness
2259 CE
Klingon Patrol Encounter
A Klingon patrol attacks Kirk and Spock, but they are saved by Harrison's phaser fire. #StarTrek #IntoDarkness