Takara_Soong 4 Posted May 10, 2003 A moon falling out of orbit and the re-appearance of Q – coincidence? The crew of the Enterprise have their doubts when Q claims to have lost his powers in Deja Q. Q comes to terms with truths about himself and learns some important lessons of humanity from Data, his "professor of the humanities". Synopsis from startrek.com Click for Spoiler: While orbiting Bre'el IV to investigate a descending asteroidal moon which could cause landquakes and tidal waves on the planet, the crew is surprised by the unexpected arrival of Q. Although Picard immediately suspects that the mischievous Q is responsible for the moon's deteriorating orbit, Q admits that his superiors in the Continuum have stripped him of his magical powers and made him human, thus unable to indulge in such chicanery. Fearful that Q is lying, Picard assigns Data to keep an eye on Q while the crew deals with the perilous situation on Bre'el IV. But Q's presence on board the ship becomes problematic when the Calamarain, a gas-like life form with a grievance against Q, begins attacking him. Picard soon realizes that Q came aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise to receive protection from the Calamarain. But a short time later, the life form attacks Q again and in an attempt to save him, Data sustains serious electrical damage to his android body. Moved by the injured Data's sacrifice for him, and aware that the crew will be unable to move the moon as long as it must use its shields to protect him, Q steals a shuttlecraft and heads into space, knowing that the Calamarain will follow him. As the force approaches the shuttlecraft, Picard orders the shields to be extended to protect Q, but they are inexplicably inoperative. Inside the shuttlecraft, another member of the Continuum, Q2, appears beside Q and tells him that he is impressed by his selfless act and gives Q his powers back, but warns that he'll be keeping an eye on him. A grateful Q suddenly appears on the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise with a band and confetti to thank the crew. When Picard asks him to leave, Q obliges, but not before thanking Data by using his newly regained powers to give the android the experience of a human belly laugh. After Q disappears, the crew receives a transmission from Bre'el IV announcing that the moon's orbit has been corrected. Initially confused, the captain realizes that Q has learned a little humanity and saved the planet himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shinzonfan 0 Posted May 10, 2003 This is one of my favorite episodes. My favorite part is when Q tells Data he is a better human than him. I really wanted to know what Data thought of that but he was unable to speak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted May 10, 2003 This is one of my favorite episodes. My favorite part is when Q tells Data he is a better human than him. I really wanted to know what Data thought of that but he was unable to speak. I agree!!! I love that part when Q gifts Data at the end too. Darn that Geordi though. I've always wondered if Data would have experienced the laughter for a longer time if Geordi hadn't asked him what he was laughing at. Who cares what he was laughing at, man - Data was really laughing!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsbs 0 Posted May 10, 2003 This is one of my favorite episodes. My favorite part is when Q tells Data he is a better human than him. I really wanted to know what Data thought of that but he was unable to speak. Oh yes, mine too - a great Data AND Q episode. I think it would be my second favourite after Offspring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted May 10, 2003 This is one of my favorite episodes. My favorite part is when Q tells Data he is a better human than him. I really wanted to know what Data thought of that but he was unable to speak. Oh yes, mine too - a great Data AND Q episode. I think it would be my second favourite after Offspring. I agree with that too!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
master_q 0 Posted May 10, 2003 One of my posts on this board I said that one thing I wish they did to the episode was expand on Q losing all of his powers and how he (or at least tried) adapted as a mortal. Like I said before on my last post ST is on the human adventure and this is a prime example of ST being on that adventure. So I wish that they expanded on his adaptation a bit more. But overall it was a great episode. I just think if they expanded on that just a bit more then it would even be better Master Q StarTrek_Master_Q@yahoo.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~Crims~ 0 Posted May 14, 2003 This is a great episode. One of the funniest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessa_Soong 0 Posted May 14, 2003 ANd it has Q getting stabbed by a certain bar tender with a fork in her hand! Gotta love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsbs 0 Posted May 14, 2003 ANd it has Q getting stabbed by a certain bar tender with a fork in her hand! Gotta love it! That was probably one of my favourite St moments :o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
