Approaching Python Galaxy
Picard:
We are entering the Python Galaxy. Mister Crusher, maintain impulse speed.
Wesley:
Aye, sir.
Riker:
Captain, look! What is that white?
Picard:
I’ve never seen anything like it. All stop, Mister Crusher!
Wesley:
Aye, sir! … Captain, it doesn’t stop! The engine doesn’t stop!
Riker:
Shields up!
Worf:
Yes, sir. Shields up.
Picard:
Status!
Data:
Sensors do not indicate the presence of anything. It is just … space, white space.
Worf:
Sir, we are being hailed.
Picard:
On screen!
(On screen):
…
Picard:
I do not understand. Is it a message, Data?
Data:
That is unlikely. I think they are expecting something from us.
Picard:
I am Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the U.S.S. Enterprise.
(On screen):
…
Picard:
Please identify yourself.
(On screen):
…
Picard:
We come in peace.
(On screen):
…
Picard:
Wesley:
The engine has stopped! We are out of the loop!
Riker:
Captain, how did you do it?
Picard:
Remember the course on ancient history in Starfleet Academy? What did people use to stop those ancient UDP Consoles?
Riker:
Right! Blank line!
Picard:
Of course, blank line! It is all clear now!
Engage!
