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The Drumhead
"The Drumhead" is the 95th episode of the syndicated American science fiction television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' and the 21st episode of the program's fourth season. The episode was directed by cast member Jonathan Frakes. It takes the form of a courtroom drama. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet crew of the Federation starship Enterprise-D. In this episode, an explosion aboard the ''Enterprise'' leads to a high-level investigation headed by Admiral Norah Satie (played by Jean Simmons), a retired officer renowned for her skill at exposing conspiracies. Plot When an explosion within the dilithium chamber of the Federation starship ''Enterprise''s main engineering appears to be the work of sabotage, Starfleet Command dispatches a retired rear admiral from the Legal Division of its Support Services Section, Norah Satie ( Jean Simmons), to lead an investigation to uncover the cause. Worf (Michael Dorn) discovers that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Next Generation
Next Generation or Next-Generation may refer to: Publications and literature * ''Next Generation'' (magazine), video game magazine that was made by the now defunct Imagine Media publishing company * Next Generation poets (2004), list of young and middle-aged figures from British poetry Technology Next generation often means a new state of the art: * AMD Next Generation Microarchitecture (other), AMD products * Next Generation Air Transportation System, the Federal Aviation Administration's massive overhaul of the national airspace system * Next Generation Internet (other), various projects intended to drastically increase the speed of the Internet * Next Generation Networking, emerging computer network architectures and technologies * Next-generation lithography, lithography technology slated to replace photolithography beyond the 32 nm node * Next-Generation Secure Computing Base, software architecture designed by Microsoft * NextGen Healthcare Inform ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starfleet
Starfleet is a fictional organization in the ''Star Trek'' media franchise. Within this fictional universe, Starfleet is a uniformed space force maintained by the United Federation of Planets ("the Federation") as the principal means for conducting deep space exploration, research, defense, peacekeeping, and diplomacy (although Starfleet predates the Federation, having originally been an Earth organization, as shown by the television series ''Star Trek: Enterprise''). While most of Starfleet's members are human and it has been headquartered on Earth, hundreds of other species are also represented. Most of the franchise's protagonists are Starfleet commissioned officers. History During production of early episodes of the original series, several details of the makeup of the ''Star Trek'' universe had yet to be worked out, including the operating authority for the USS ''Enterprise''. The terms ''Star Service'' ("The Conscience of the King"), ''Spacefleet Command'' ("The Squire of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beverly Crusher
Beverly Crusher is a fictional character in the '' Star Trek'' franchise played by Gates McFadden. Debuting in the television series, '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', McFadden appeared in every season except for the second, as well as its spin-off feature films: ''Star Trek Generations'', '' Star Trek: First Contact'', '' Star Trek: Insurrection'', and '' Star Trek: Nemesis''. McFadden returned to the role for the filming of the third season of '' Star Trek: Picard. Crusher was the chief medical officer of the ''Enterprise''-D and ''Enterprise''-E, two starships in the Star Trek universe. Casting Gates McFadden was reluctant to accept the role of Dr. Crusher because of her commitment to appear in the play ''The Matchmaker'' at the La Jolla Playhouse.Adam Schrager, ''The Finest Crew in the Fleet: The Next Generation Cast On Screen and Off''. New York: Wolf Valley Books (1997): 126 During the second season, the character was written out of the series, with the explanation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Stewart
Sir Patrick Stewart (born 13 July 1940) is an English actor who has a career spanning seven decades in various stage productions, television, film and video games. He has been nominated for Olivier, Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 16 December 1996. In 2010, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to drama. In 1966, Stewart became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Stewart made his Broadway theatre debut in 1971 in a production of '' A Midsummer Night's Dream''. In 1979, he received the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in '' Antony and Cleopatra'' in the West End. His first television role was in the ITV series ''Coronation Street'' in 1967. His first major screen roles were in BBC-broadcast television productions ''Fall of Eagles'' (1974), ''I, Claudius'' (1976), and ''Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy'' (1979). In 2008 he played King Clau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean-Luc Picard
Jean-Luc Picard is a fictional character in the ''Star Trek'' franchise, most often seen as the captain of the Federation starship . Played by Patrick Stewart, Picard has appeared in the television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' (''TNG'') and two episodes of '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', as well as the feature films ''Star Trek Generations'' (1994), '' Star Trek: First Contact'' (1996), '' Star Trek: Insurrection'' (1998), and '' Star Trek: Nemesis'' (2002). He is also featured as the central character in the show '' Star Trek: Picard'' (2020–present). Picard was born in La Barre, France, to Yvette and Maurice Picard. Casting and design After the success of the contemporary ''Star Trek'' feature films, a new ''Star Trek'' television series featuring a new cast was announced on October 10, 1986. ''Star Trek'' creator Gene Roddenberry named Picard for (one or both of) the twin brothers Auguste Piccard and Jean Piccard, 20th-century Swiss scientists. cited in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romulan
The Romulans () are an extraterrestrial race in the American science fiction franchise ''Star Trek''. They first appeared in the series ''Star Trek'' (1966–1969). They have appeared in most subsequent ''Star Trek'' releases, including '' The Animated Series'', ''The Next Generation'', ''Deep Space Nine'', '' Voyager'', ''Enterprise'', ''Discovery'', '' Picard'', '' Strange New Worlds'', and '' Lower Decks''. They appear in the ''Star Trek'' feature films '' Star Trek V: The Final Frontier'' (1989), '' Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country'' (1991), '' Star Trek: Nemesis'' (2002) and ''Star Trek'' (2009). They also appear in various other spin-off media, including books, comics, toys and games. Writer Paul Schneider created the Romulans for the 1966 ''Star Trek'' episode " Balance of Terror". As a basis, he considered what the ancient Roman Empire might have looked like had it developed to the point of spaceflight. Physically, the Romulans were presented as humanoid, but the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hypospray
A hypospray is a fictional version of a jet injector. Sometimes it is used as a verb, "to hypospray", meaning "to use a hypospray on (someone/something)". The concept of the hypospray was developed when producers of the original ''Star Trek'' series discovered that NBC's broadcast standards and practices prohibited the use of hypodermic syringes to inject medications; the needleless hypospray sidestepped this issue. The prop used in the original series appeared to be a modified fuel injector for a large automotive diesel engine, similar to the engines from which jet injectors were derived. In the ''Star Trek'' universe, In the ''Star Trek'' universe, the hypospray was developed by the mid-22nd century, as it is featured in ''Star Trek: Enterprise''. Many people, such as Dr. Crusher in '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', and The Doctor in '' Star Trek: Voyager'' and Dr. McCoy in Star Trek: The Original Series are seen using it often. The device applies medication by spraying ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Klingon
The Klingons ( ; Klingon: ''tlhIngan'' ) are a fictional species in the science fiction franchise ''Star Trek''. Developed by screenwriter Gene L. Coon in 1967 for the original ''Star Trek'' (''TOS'') series, Klingons were swarthy humanoids characterized by prideful ruthlessness and brutality. Klingons practiced feudalism and authoritarianism, with a warrior caste relying on slave labor. With a greatly expanded budget for makeup and effects, the Klingons were completely redesigned for '' Star Trek: The Motion Picture'' (1979), acquiring ridged foreheads. In subsequent television series and in later films, the militaristic traits of the Klingons were bolstered by an increased sense of honor and strict warrior code similar to those of bushido. Klingons are recurring antagonists in the 1960s television series ''Star Trek'', and have appeared in all subsequent series, along with ten of the ''Star Trek'' feature films. Initially intended to be antagonists for the crew of the USS ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Dorn
Michael Dorn (born December 9, 1952) is an American actor best known for his role as the Klingon Worf in the '' Star Trek'' franchise. He has appeared more times as a regular cast member than any other ''Star Trek'' actor in the franchise's history, spanning five films and 277 television episodes. Early life Dorn was born in Luling, Texas, the son of Allie Lee (née Nauls) and Fentress Dorn Jr. He grew up in Pasadena, California, where he studied radio and television production at Pasadena City College. Following his graduation, he pursued a career in music as a performer with several different rock music bands, traveling to San Francisco and then back to Los Angeles. Career Early work Dorn first appeared on-screen in ''Rocky'', in an uncredited role as Apollo Creed's bodyguard. Two years later, he appeared as a guest star on a 1978 episode of the television show ''W.E.B.''. Impressed by his work, the show's producer introduced Dorn to an agent, through whom he met acting teac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Worf
Worf, son of Mogh is a fictional character in the ''Star Trek'' franchise. He appears in the television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' (''TNG'') and seasons four through seven of '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' (''DS9'') as well as the feature films ''Star Trek Generations'' (1994), '' Star Trek: First Contact'' (1996), '' Star Trek: Insurrection'' (1998), and '' Star Trek: Nemesis'' (2002). Worf is the first Klingon main character to appear in ''Star Trek'', and in 11 seasons as a regular character on ''TNG'' and then ''DS9'', has appeared in more ''Star Trek'' franchise episodes than any other character. He is scheduled to appear in third season of the Paramount+ series '' Star Trek: Picard'' in 2023. He is portrayed by actor Michael Dorn. Casting Initially, Worf was not intended to be a regular character, as Gene Roddenberry wanted to avoid "retreads of characters or races featured prominently in the original ''Star Trek'' series". Accordingly, a cast portrait ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Federation Of Planets
In the fictional universe of ''Star Trek'' the United Federation of Planets (UFP) is the interstellar government with which, as part of its space force Starfleet, most of the characters and starships of the franchise are affiliated. Commonly referred to as "the Federation", it was introduced in the original ''Star Trek'' television series. The survival, success, and growth of the Federation and its principles of freedom have become some of the ''Star Trek'' franchise's central themes. The Federation is an organization of numerous planetary sovereignties, including Earth and Vulcan. The franchise focuses on Starfleet, the exploration and defence arm of the Federation, rather than the government. Viewers are rarely given details of the internal workings of the government; however, many episodes refer to the rules and laws that the Federation imposes on the characters and their adventures. Development Early in the first season of ''Star Trek'', Captain Kirk had said the ''Enterpris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dilithium (Star Trek)
In the ''Star Trek'' fictional universe, dilithium is an invented material which serves as a controlling agent in the matter-antimatter reactors. In the original series, dilithium crystals were rare and could not be replicated, making the search for them a recurring plot element. According to a periodic table shown during a '' Next Generation'' episode, it has the atomic number 87, which in reality belongs to francium, and the chemical symbol Dt. In reality, dilithium (Li) is a molecule composed of two covalently bonded lithium atoms which exists naturally in gaseous lithium. Dilithium is depicted as a valuable, extremely hard crystaline mineral that occurs naturally on some planets. Use The fictional properties of the material in the authors' guide ''The Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual'' (1991) explain it as uniquely suited to contain and regulate the annihilation reaction of matter and antimatter in a starship's warp core: In a high-frequency electromagnetic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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