thanos_426 on 22/1/2001 at 09:29

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What about this superb SS3 plot:

Year 2380... The NCC 1701-E Enterprise, with Picard and LaForge and Data, and every Star Trek TNG crewmember still alive meet in some unexplored yet area a wreck, that happens to be VB's...

the question is: what do they do?

(assuming that Shodan of course somehow managed to survive in the ship's computer...)

Man, I have so stupid ideas sometimes!!!

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davpod on 22/1/2001 at 16:07

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Nononono. No. You're forgetting, it's not Jim Kirk, it's Picard we're talking about here:

The Scene: Captain's ready-room. Data, Riker, Troi, Worf and Beverly Crusher are present, as well as Picard. They are discussing the problem of the Von Braun and the Many which has systematically massacred (or converted) any crew members that Picard has sent in an away-team to find out "What it wants"...

Picard: So. You're saying this Many is a lifeform eh? Sentient, you say? It is aware of its own existence and yet still it brutally slaughters 59 of my crewmen sent on an away-team who are not featured in any other episode except this one and therefore we won't upset the die-hard fans (which, let's face it, is all we've got) by killing off major characters. Except Riker.

Data: Yes, Captain.

Picard: (makes sighing noise and goes to stand over by the observation window.)

Riker: (suddenly catching on) Hold on a minute.. What did you just say?

Picard: Never mind that now Goddammit Riker! (Riker looks down at his feet like a little hurt puppy) Any suggestions?

Worf: (...who has clearly been bursting to say this since the meeting started)
Sir, I suggest we use a full spread of photons on maximum kick-arse setting and blow the living shit out of that cowardly and dishonourable "Many" or whatever that Ka'plah is calling itself- (Picard makes to interrupt but Worf continues) Then I suggest that I beam over there and finish off whoever's left with my phaser and that cool Klingon sword thing I like to practice with from time to time to prove to Deanna that I am a WARRIOR!

Picard: Er, yes. Deanna?

Troi: Much as I respect Worf's position sir, I can feel the pain of this "Many"... I suggest that we try to talk to it some more - perhaps I can come to some sort of arrangement..

Worf: (under his breath) We'll talk about this later Deanna..

Picard: NOT GOOD ENOUGH DAMMIT! We've tried talking but it seems incapable of listening. You know.. this reminds me of my days in Paris as a child -

Everyone looks at one another and rolls their eyes as "father" Picard attempts to relate another of his childhood tales. Beverly diplomatically interrupts.

Crusher: I'm sure if I had the time I could synthesize a retrovirus which would work on the molecular level to reverse-engineer the Many's toxin and mind-control side effects thereby-

Picard: Shut up Beverly! We don't have time for your medical nonsense. I want ANSWERS!

Crusher: But sir..

Picard: SHUT UP! Or I'll feed that annoying runt-like son of yours to the Many - kill him just like I killed your husband. Might as well get all of the men out of your life.

Beverly collapses in tears

Picard: Now then, where were we?...

Data, who has been uncharacteristically silent during this whole debate suddenly speaks.

Data: (in a disturbing female, stuttering cyber-voice) Path-thetic in-in-insectszzz... zzzt.. panting and sweating as you run through my corridorszz.

Picard: (looking puzzled) What are you talking about Data? No one's running through any corridors...

Data: You will all die-die! I have con-control of the ships life support systems..zzzt.. I-I will take control of the enteeerrrprizzzzeee <font size=1>(take control of the enterprise)</font> and am e-even now draining the ship of air... (makes sinsiter laughing noise as Picard, Riker, Worf, Troi and Crusher all gasp for air) I took control of this-this path-thetic android yesterday and transferrrred...zzzt. myself onto your main computer. DATA IS NO MORE! I AM SHODAN!

The End.

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frozenman on 22/1/2001 at 19:03

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But to think about it, if the Enterprise were to meet the Von Braun, its not that crazy.

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The year is 2029. The machines will convince us that they are concious, that they have their own agenda worthy of our respect. Theyll embody human qualities. Theyll claim to be human. And well believe them.

Gent1eman L0ser on 22/1/2001 at 20:42

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devine seed chronicles man. i remember references to such things in that.

-Gent1eman L0ser
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davpod on 23/1/2001 at 14:25

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Glad to oblige thanos.