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'''Captain Jean-Luc Picard'''
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[[James T. Kirk]] was
captain of the starship USS ''Enterprise'' in the 24 century. His ''Enterprise'' was a
different model, which was
'Galaxy' class rather than 'Constituition' class. He was played by Patrick Stewart.
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'''Captain Jean-Luc Picard'''
was
the
captain of the starship USS ''Enterprise'' in the 24 century. His ''Enterprise'' was a 'Galaxy' class rather than 'Constituition' class. He was played by Patrick Stewart.
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Captain Picard is a Starfleet officer and one of the most respected captains of the Federation of Planets in the 24th Century. Once described as "almost [[Vulcan]]" by Ambassador Spock, Picard is known for his strictness and seriousness, although he is also an appreciator of books, philosophy, archaeology and horse riding.
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Captain Picard is a Starfleet officer and one of the most respected captains of the Federation of Planets in the 24th Century. Once described as "almost [[Vulcan]]" by Ambassador Spock, Picard is known for his strictness and seriousness, although he is also an appreciator of books, philosophy, archaeology and horse riding.
Born in the old French portion of Earth, he entered Starfleet at early age. For many years he commanded the Galaxy-class starship USS ''Enterprise''-D on exploratory, scientific, diplomatic and occasionally military missions, and has also made first contact with such important alien civilizations like the [[Ferengi]] Alliance, the [[Cytherian]]s, the [[Q]] Continuum and the [[Borg]]. A defender of peaceful exploration, his tact and diplomacy have been pivotal in preventing interstellar conflicts on more than one occasion. He is also known to protect life in all its forms, even the bizarre and dangerous [[Crystalline Entity]] was defended by him once.
Picard has even disobeyed policies and protocols (including the Prime Directive) as means of saving other people and other species. He always puts the well-being of his crew above his own, and is always loyal to the Federation. Nevertheless, Picard has also had his share of difficulties and trouble, such as being captured and made hostage by [[Cardassian]]s, stabbed by [[Nausicaan]]s and even assimilated by the Borg
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Born in the old French portion of Earth, he entered Starfleet at early age. For many years he commanded the Galaxy-class starship USS ''Enterprise''-D on exploratory, scientific, diplomatic and occasionally military missions, and has also made first contact with such important alien civilizations like the [[Ferengi]] Alliance, the [[Cytherian]]s, the [[Q]] Continuum and the [[Borg]]. A defender of peaceful exploration, his tact and diplomacy have been pivotal in preventing interstellar conflicts on more than one occasion. He is also known to protect life in all its forms, even the bizarre and dangerous [[Crystalline Entity]] was defended by him once.
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Picard has even disobeyed policies and protocols (including the Prime Directive) as means of saving other people and other species. He always puts the well-being of his crew above his own, and is always loyal to the Federation. Nevertheless, Picard has also had his share of difficulties and trouble, such as being captured and made hostage by [[Cardassian]]s, stabbed by [[Nausicaan]]s and even assimilated by the Borg.
== Personnel ==
== Personnel ==
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*Serial number: SP 937-215
*Serial number: SP 937-215
*Active rank: Captain
*Active rank: Captain
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*Most recent assignment: Commanding officer of the USS Enterprise-E, (2372-)
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*Most recent assignment: Commanding officer of the USS Enterprise-E, (2372-)
*Previous assignments:
*Previous assignments:
*Commanding officer, USS Stargazer (NCC-2893), (2333-2355)
*Commanding officer, USS Stargazer (NCC-2893), (2333-2355)
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*Commanding officer, USS Enterprise-D, (2364-2371)
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*Commanding officer, USS Enterprise-D, (2364-2371)
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=== Childhood ===
=== Childhood ===
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Picard, reverted to the age of 12
Picard, reverted to the age of 12
Jean-Luc Picard was born in La Barre, France on Earth on July 13, 2305. (TNG: "Family", "Conundrum") He and his brother, Robert, spent their childhood tending to their family vineyards with their father, Maurice. Concerned about the preservation of their familial values, Maurice and his wife, Yvette, educated their sons in the ancient traditions, avoiding in particular any superfluous technologies. (TNG: "Family") As a child, Jean-Luc took piano lessons, but eventually gave it up because he dreaded performing in front of an audience. In his later life he would regret it, because his playing used to please his mother. (TNG: "The Perfect Mate")
Jean-Luc Picard was born in La Barre, France on Earth on July 13, 2305. (TNG: "Family", "Conundrum") He and his brother, Robert, spent their childhood tending to their family vineyards with their father, Maurice. Concerned about the preservation of their familial values, Maurice and his wife, Yvette, educated their sons in the ancient traditions, avoiding in particular any superfluous technologies. (TNG: "Family") As a child, Jean-Luc took piano lessons, but eventually gave it up because he dreaded performing in front of an audience. In his later life he would regret it, because his playing used to please his mother. (TNG: "The Perfect Mate")
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=== Academy years ===
=== Academy years ===
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A photograph of Picard at Starfleet Academy
A photograph of Picard at Starfleet Academy
Jean-Luc caused "quite a stir" by leaving his family's generational vineyard and applying to Starfleet Academy. (TNG: "Family"; Star Trek Nemesis) Although he failed to gain entry on his first attempt, Picard succeeded in his second attempt in 2323. He subsequently became one of the most outstanding cadets in his class. (TNG: "Coming of Age", "The First Duty")
Jean-Luc caused "quite a stir" by leaving his family's generational vineyard and applying to Starfleet Academy. (TNG: "Family"; Star Trek Nemesis) Although he failed to gain entry on his first attempt, Picard succeeded in his second attempt in 2323. He subsequently became one of the most outstanding cadets in his class. (TNG: "Coming of Age", "The First Duty")
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As a young lieutenant, Picard attended the wedding of Sarek's son where he briefly met Sarek and Spock for the first and only time before the 2360s. (TNG: "Sarek", "Unification I")
As a young lieutenant, Picard attended the wedding of Sarek's son where he briefly met Sarek and Spock for the first and only time before the 2360s. (TNG: "Sarek", "Unification I")
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== Aboard the Stargazer ==
== Aboard the Stargazer ==
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Picard on the bridge of the Stargazer some years after its loss
Picard on the bridge of the Stargazer some years after its loss
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Picard was assigned as a flight controller aboard the USS Stargazer. In 2333, as a lieutenant commander, he assumed command of the vessel when the captain was killed on the bridge. (TNG: "The Battle", "Relics", "Bloodlines") Starfleet awarded Picard a promotion to the post of captain, making him one of the youngest Starfleet officers ever to attain the position. (TNG: "Tapestry") Picard remained in command of the Stargazer for twenty-two years. (TNG: "The Battle")
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Picard was assigned as a flight controller aboard the USS Stargazer. In 2333, as a lieutenant commander, he assumed command of the vessel when the captain was killed on the bridge. (TNG: "The Battle", "Relics", "Bloodlines") Starfleet awarded Picard a promotion to the post of captain, making him one of the youngest Starfleet officers ever to attain the position. (TNG: "Tapestry") Picard remained in command of the Stargazer for twenty-two years. (TNG: "The Battle")
In 2342, Picard dated a young woman named Jenice at the Café des Artistes in Paris. However, he became afraid of a possible future relationship and posted Jenice, who later married Paul Manheim. (TNG: "We'll Always Have Paris")
In 2342, Picard dated a young woman named Jenice at the Café des Artistes in Paris. However, he became afraid of a possible future relationship and posted Jenice, who later married Paul Manheim. (TNG: "We'll Always Have Paris")
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== Captain of the Enterprise ==
== Captain of the Enterprise ==
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"Let's see what's out there..."
"Let's see what's out there..."
In 2364, Picard was assigned command of the newly commissioned Galaxy-class starship USS Enterprise-D, the most prestigious captaincy in Starfleet. He commanded the flagship for seven years, participating in many important missions. Among these were the defeat of the Borg invasions of 2366 and 2369, and his command of the fleet which blockaded the Klingon-Romulan border during the Klingon Civil War.
In 2364, Picard was assigned command of the newly commissioned Galaxy-class starship USS Enterprise-D, the most prestigious captaincy in Starfleet. He commanded the flagship for seven years, participating in many important missions. Among these were the defeat of the Borg invasions of 2366 and 2369, and his command of the fleet which blockaded the Klingon-Romulan border during the Klingon Civil War.
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Commanding the Enterprise on its first mission, Picard made first contact with a member of the Q Continuum – Q. Picard and his senior officers had to stand trial for Humanity's immaturity. To prove their worthiness as a species, Picard had to solve the "mystery of Farpoint Station." The crew of the Enterprise discovered that the inhabitants of Deneb IV, the Bandi, had captured a space-dwelling being to serve their own purpose. The Enterprise helped to free the creature, and Q, somewhat disappointed by the crew's success, retreated, though he hinted that it would not be their final encounter. (TNG: "Encounter at Farpoint")
Commanding the Enterprise on its first mission, Picard made first contact with a member of the Q Continuum – Q. Picard and his senior officers had to stand trial for Humanity's immaturity. To prove their worthiness as a species, Picard had to solve the "mystery of Farpoint Station." The crew of the Enterprise discovered that the inhabitants of Deneb IV, the Bandi, had captured a space-dwelling being to serve their own purpose. The Enterprise helped to free the creature, and Q, somewhat disappointed by the crew's success, retreated, though he hinted that it would not be their final encounter. (TNG: "Encounter at Farpoint")
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Q explains to Picard that how Humans respond to a game tells him more about them than a direct confrontation would
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Q explains to Picard that how Humans respond to a game tells him more about them than a direct confrontation would
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Thus, later that year, Q created a bizarre and deadly "game" for the crew of the Enterprise in order to demonstrate that he had given Riker Q-like abilities. Ultimately, Riker rejected these new powers, and Q again disappeared. (TNG: "Hide and Q") One year later, in 2365, Q first expressed an interest in joining Picard's crew. When Picard declined, Q tried to show how much he could be of assistance by hurling the Enterprise into the path of a Borg cube. Q was hoping to show that the Federation was entirely unprepared to meet some of the more powerful races that existed in the universe. Ultimately, Picard had to beg for Q's help in escaping from the pursuit of the Borg vessel. (TNG: "Q Who")
Thus, later that year, Q created a bizarre and deadly "game" for the crew of the Enterprise in order to demonstrate that he had given Riker Q-like abilities. Ultimately, Riker rejected these new powers, and Q again disappeared. (TNG: "Hide and Q") One year later, in 2365, Q first expressed an interest in joining Picard's crew. When Picard declined, Q tried to show how much he could be of assistance by hurling the Enterprise into the path of a Borg cube. Q was hoping to show that the Federation was entirely unprepared to meet some of the more powerful races that existed in the universe. Ultimately, Picard had to beg for Q's help in escaping from the pursuit of the Borg vessel. (TNG: "Q Who")
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== Encounters with the Q entity ==
== Encounters with the Q entity ==
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Commanding the Enterprise on its first mission, Picard made first contact with a member of the Q Continuum – Q. Picard and his senior officers had to stand trial for Humanity's immaturity. To prove their worthiness as a species, Picard had to solve the "mystery of Farpoint Station." The crew of the Enterprise discovered that the inhabitants of Deneb IV, the Bandi, had captured a space-dwelling being to serve their own purpose. The Enterprise helped to free the creature, and Q, somewhat disappointed by the crew's success, retreated, though he hinted that it would not be their final encounter. (TNG: "Encounter at Farpoint")
Commanding the Enterprise on its first mission, Picard made first contact with a member of the Q Continuum – Q. Picard and his senior officers had to stand trial for Humanity's immaturity. To prove their worthiness as a species, Picard had to solve the "mystery of Farpoint Station." The crew of the Enterprise discovered that the inhabitants of Deneb IV, the Bandi, had captured a space-dwelling being to serve their own purpose. The Enterprise helped to free the creature, and Q, somewhat disappointed by the crew's success, retreated, though he hinted that it would not be their final encounter. (TNG: "Encounter at Farpoint")
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== Encounters with the Borg ==
== Encounters with the Borg ==
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In 2365, Q sent the Enterprise 7,000 light years into uncharted space, into the path of a Borg cube. Although the Enterprise suffered losses, it became the first ship known by the Federation to survive an encounter with the Borg and so managed to inform Starfleet of the Borg's existence. (TNG: "Q Who")
In 2365, Q sent the Enterprise 7,000 light years into uncharted space, into the path of a Borg cube. Although the Enterprise suffered losses, it became the first ship known by the Federation to survive an encounter with the Borg and so managed to inform Starfleet of the Borg's existence. (TNG: "Q Who")
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In 2373, the Borg launched their second invasion of the Federation, and again the crew of the Enterprise played a major role in their defeat. Initially, the Enterprise was not to have participated in the Battle of Sector 001, because according to Starfleet Command, Picard would bring an "unstable element into a critical situation." Seeing that the Borg were getting the best of the fleet, Picard ordered the Enterprise to Earth to assist. He was instrumental in defeating both the main invasion and an attempt by the Borg to prevent the formation of the Federation by altering history. (Star Trek: First Contact)
In 2373, the Borg launched their second invasion of the Federation, and again the crew of the Enterprise played a major role in their defeat. Initially, the Enterprise was not to have participated in the Battle of Sector 001, because according to Starfleet Command, Picard would bring an "unstable element into a critical situation." Seeing that the Borg were getting the best of the fleet, Picard ordered the Enterprise to Earth to assist. He was instrumental in defeating both the main invasion and an attempt by the Borg to prevent the formation of the Federation by altering history. (Star Trek: First Contact)
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== Kamin and the Ressikan Probe ==
== Kamin and the Ressikan Probe ==
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In 2368, the Enterprise encountered a space probe of unknown origin, which emitted a nucleonic beam directly at Picard. This led to his fainting and awakening on an unknown world where he was known as an ironworker named Kamin and was married to Eline. Picard later found out that Kamin was a member of the Ressik community on a planet called Kataan. For five years, Picard clung to his life aboard the Enterprise and searched for ways to return, but eventually settled into his life as Kamin, having two children with Eline and eventually a grandchild. In the approximately 35 years Picard spent as Kamin, he learned to play the Ressikan flute, dabbled in astronomy, and analyzed soil samples from the planet, eventually confirming that Kataan was a dying world.
In 2368, the Enterprise encountered a space probe of unknown origin, which emitted a nucleonic beam directly at Picard. This led to his fainting and awakening on an unknown world where he was known as an ironworker named Kamin and was married to Eline. Picard later found out that Kamin was a member of the Ressik community on a planet called Kataan. For five years, Picard clung to his life aboard the Enterprise and searched for ways to return, but eventually settled into his life as Kamin, having two children with Eline and eventually a grandchild. In the approximately 35 years Picard spent as Kamin, he learned to play the Ressikan flute, dabbled in astronomy, and analyzed soil samples from the planet, eventually confirming that Kataan was a dying world.