Kirk (William Shatner)’s Timeline and Summary

Kirk learns that the Federation is making peace with the Klingons. He's furious.
Enterprise meets with Gorkon. After dinner, Gorkon's ship is attacked, and he's murdered.
Kirk is blamed and sentenced to life in a labor camp.
Kirk escapes with the help of a shapeshifter, who betrays him. Spock beams him aboard Enterprise at the last second.
Kirk leads Enterprise as it takes down General Chang, who had killed Gorkon.
Kirk stops the conspirators from killing the Federation President.
Kirk takes Enterprise out on one last joyride before relinquishing command.