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== Summary ==
== Summary ==
=== Act One ===
=== Act One ===
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[[File:Jean Luc Picard 2364.jpg|thumb|Captain Jean-Luc Picard]]
:"''[[Captain's log]], [[Stardate]] 41153.7. Our destination is [[Planet]] [[Deneb IV]], beyond which lies the great unexplored mass of the [[Milky Way Galaxy|galaxy]]. My orders are to examine [[Farpoint Station|Farpoint]], a [[starbase]] built there by the inhabitants of that world. Meanwhile I'm becoming better acquainted with my new command – this {{ShipClass|Galaxy}} [[USS]] [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|''Enterprise'']]. I'm still somewhat in awe of its size and complexity. As for my crew, we are short in several key positions, most notably a first officer, but I'm informed that a highly experienced man, one [[Commander]] [[William T. Riker]] will be waiting to join the ship at our Deneb IV destination.''"
:"''[[Captain's log]], [[Stardate]] 41153.7. Our destination is [[Planet]] [[Deneb IV]], beyond which lies the great unexplored mass of the [[Milky Way Galaxy|galaxy]]. My orders are to examine [[Farpoint Station|Farpoint]], a [[starbase]] built there by the inhabitants of that world. Meanwhile I'm becoming better acquainted with my new command – this {{ShipClass|Galaxy}} [[USS]] [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|''Enterprise'']]. I'm still somewhat in awe of its size and complexity. As for my crew, we are short in several key positions, most notably a first officer, but I'm informed that a highly experienced man, one [[Commander]] [[William T. Riker]] will be waiting to join the ship at our Deneb IV destination.''"
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The year is [[2364]]. [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]] takes command of the new starship, the {{ShipClass|Galaxy}} {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}, the fifth [[Federation]] ship to bear the name ''Enterprise''. The ship is about to embark on its [[Farpoint Mission|first mission]] to [[Deneb IV]], beyond which lies the great unexplored mass of the galaxy. Picard, in his [[captain's log|log]], notes that he is impressed with the size and complexity of the ship as he walks through the ''Enterprise'', surveying [[engineering]], then finally enters the [[bridge]], manned by [[tactical officer]], [[Lieutenant]] [[Natasha Yar]], [[Lieutenant junior grade|Lieutenant]] [[Worf]], [[Counselor]] [[Deanna Troi]] and [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Data]]. Picard continues with his log, in which he reports that the ship is ''en route'' to [[Farpoint Station]] and that the ship is short in several key positions, most notably a [[first officer]], but Picard is informed that a very experienced officer, [[William T. Riker]], will fill the position. Picard sits at his [[command chair]] and makes an off-hand comment on how [[Starfleet]] wants the crew of the ''Enterprise'' to "snoop" around Farpoint station, to which Data makes an inquiry into the definition of the word snoop. Picard wonders how Data, a complex [[android]] with encyclopedic knowledge does not know the meaning of a basic word like "snoop". Data responds that he possibly was not designed to emulate this type of [[Human]] behavior. Picard says that it means "to spy, to sneak." Data responds, "''Ah, to seek covertly, to go stealthily, to slink, slither, creep, skulk, pussyfoot, gum...''" "''Yes''" Picard interjects, to which Data finishes, "''...shoe.''" Suddenly, Counselor Troi senses a powerful mind. The ship then goes to [[red alert]], with the familiar alert sound blaring through the bridge.
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The year is [[2364]]. [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]] takes command of the new starship, the {{ShipClass|Galaxy}} {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}, the fifth [[Federation]] ship to bear the name ''Enterprise''. The ship is about to embark on its [[Farpoint Mission|first mission]] to [[Deneb IV]], beyond which lies the great unexplored mass of the galaxy. Picard, in his [[captain's log|log]], notes that he is impressed with the size and complexity of the ship as he walks through the ''Enterprise'', surveying [[engineering]], then finally enters the [[bridge]], manned by [[tactical officer]], [[Lieutenant]] [[Natasha Yar]], [[Lieutenant junior grade|Lieutenant]] [[Worf]], [[Counselor]] [[Deanna Troi]] and [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Data]]. Picard continues with his log, in which he reports that the ship is ''en route'' to [[Farpoint Station]] and that the ship is short in several key positions, most notably a [[first officer]], but Picard is informed that a very experienced officer, [[William T. Riker]], will fill the position.
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Picard sits at his [[command chair]] and makes an off-hand comment on how [[Starfleet]] wants the crew of the ''Enterprise'' to "snoop" around Farpoint station, to which Data makes an inquiry into the definition of the word snoop. Picard wonders how Data, a complex [[android]] with encyclopedic knowledge does not know the meaning of a basic word like "snoop". Data responds that he possibly was not designed to emulate this type of [[Human]] behavior. Picard says that it means "to spy, to sneak." Data responds, "''Ah, to seek covertly, to go stealthily, to slink, slither, creep, skulk, pussyfoot, gum...''" "''Yes''" Picard interjects, to which Data finishes, "''...shoe.''" Suddenly, Counselor Troi senses a powerful mind. The ship then goes to [[red alert]], with the familiar alert sound blaring through the bridge.
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[[File:Q forcefield.jpg|thumb|left|''"It registers as solid, Captain."'']]
Then, [[conn officer]] [[Lieutenant]] [[Torres]] reports that there is something strange on his detector circuit. A large field begins to appear in front of the ''Enterprise'', which reads as solid. Picard calls for Yar to turn off "that damned noise!" and go to [[yellow alert]]. Picard orders [[helm]] to make the ship come to a full stop. Soon after this, a white light shines on the bridge and a humanoid emerges, dressed from [[16th century]] [[Europe]]. Picard asks the being to identify itself. The being notes that he is called "[[Q]]" and walks around the bridge, while Torres discreetly takes a small [[phaser]] out from the bottom of his console. Q, however senses this and freezes Torres before he can fire. Q, after showing his ability, warns the crew of the ''Enterprise'' to go back to [[Earth]] or they shall most certainly die.
Then, [[conn officer]] [[Lieutenant]] [[Torres]] reports that there is something strange on his detector circuit. A large field begins to appear in front of the ''Enterprise'', which reads as solid. Picard calls for Yar to turn off "that damned noise!" and go to [[yellow alert]]. Picard orders [[helm]] to make the ship come to a full stop. Soon after this, a white light shines on the bridge and a humanoid emerges, dressed from [[16th century]] [[Europe]]. Picard asks the being to identify itself. The being notes that he is called "[[Q]]" and walks around the bridge, while Torres discreetly takes a small [[phaser]] out from the bottom of his console. Q, however senses this and freezes Torres before he can fire. Q, after showing his ability, warns the crew of the ''Enterprise'' to go back to [[Earth]] or they shall most certainly die.