"Encounter at Farpoint" Line-by-Line

LeadHead · February 15 2013, 05:22 AM

Hello, welcome!

We recently finished our "Children of Time" Line-by-Line over in the DS9 forum.

After each completed thread, we're randomly picking someone who participated to choose the next episode we do. The lucky winner this time around was Enterprise1981 And Enterprise1981 has chosen TNG's Premiere "Encounter at Farpoint" as our next Line-by-Line challenge!

For any unfamiliar with our "game," you are asked to post only a single line (defined as one character speaking without interruption by another character) per message. You can post as often as you like, but someone else must post a line in between your posts.

Our "rule" is that if the episode has a "To Be Continued..." on the end, it is done in a single thread, but if it's just an arc of related episodes, each episode is a separate thread.

As before, at the conclusion of this thread, I or, the diabolical mastermind of many telemarking scams, CoveTom, or the last comic standing in sandals, leandar, will run the randomizer to determine who will pick the next episode and get it going.

Okay, who's ready to meet Q?

Let's Go!

LeadHead · February 15 2013, 05:28 AM

The USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D is seen for the very first time.

Captain's Log, Stardate 41153.7. Our destination is planet Deneb IV, beyond which lies the great unexplored mass of the galaxy.

Picard stares into space from the Observation lounge.

My orders are to examine Farpoint, a starbase built there by the inhabitants of that world. Meanwhile, I am getting better acquainted with my new command, this Galaxy-Class USS Enterprise.

Picard walks through Engineering and rides the lift near the Warp Core.

I am 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 am informed that a highly experienced man, one Commander William Riker, will be waiting to join the ship at our Deneb IV destination.

Picard enters the Bridge and walks down to Data at his station, which will move during the next couple of episodes.

Picard: You will agree Data that Starfleets orders are difficult?

leandar · February 15 2013, 07:08 AM

Data: Difficult? Simply solve the mystery of Farpoint Station, sir.

LeadHead · February 15 2013, 07:43 AM

Picard: As simple as that.

Athena28 · February 15 2013, 12:39 PM

TROI: Farpoint Station. Even the name sounds mysterious.

Ziz · February 15 2013, 12:44 PM

PICARD: It's hardly simple, Data, to negotiate a friendly agreement for Starfleet to use the base while at the same time snoop around finding how and why the life form there built it.

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LeadHead wrote:

We recently finished our "Encounter at Farpoint" over in the DS9 forum,

This is "Encounter at Farpoint". We just finished "Children of Time" over in DS9.

LeadHead · February 15 2013, 03:08 PM

Data: Inquiry: the word "snoop?"

Whoops! Guess that's what I get for starting threads while exhausted.

Fixed! Thanks Ziz!

BlueStuff · February 15 2013, 04:57 PM

PICARD: Data, how can you be programmed as a virtual encyclopedia of human information without knowing a simple word like snoop?

Enterprise1981 · February 15 2013, 06:53 PM

DATA: Possibility, a kind of human behavior I was not designed to emulate.

LeadHead · February 15 2013, 08:09 PM

Picard: It means to spy, to sneak...

MickJo1701 · February 15 2013, 08:24 PM

Data: Ah! to seek covertly, to go stealthily, to slink, slither...

Enterprise1981 · February 15 2013, 08:28 PM

PICARD: Exactly, yes.

LeadHead · February 15 2013, 10:50 PM

Data: Glide, creep, skulk, pussyfoot, gumshoe.

Enterprise1981 · February 15 2013, 11:05 PM

TROI: Captain, I'm sensing... a powerful mind.

(Collision alert sounds)

Iamnotspock · February 15 2013, 11:14 PM

LeadHead wrote:

Data: Glide, creep, skulk, pussyfoot, gum-

Picard: Yes!

LeadHead wrote:

...shoe

Enterprise1981 wrote:

TROI: Captain, I'm sensing... a powerful mind.

(Collision alert sounds)

February 15 2013, 05:22 AM	#1
LeadHead The Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot Location: Somewhere with Internet access.	"Encounter at Farpoint" Line-by-Line Hello, welcome! We recently finished our "Children of Time" Line-by-Line over in the DS9 forum. After each completed thread, we're randomly picking someone who participated to choose the next episode we do. The lucky winner this time around was Enterprise1981 And Enterprise1981 has chosen TNG's Premiere "Encounter at Farpoint" as our next Line-by-Line challenge! For any unfamiliar with our "game," you are asked to post only a single line (defined as one character speaking without interruption by another character) per message. You can post as often as you like, but someone else must post a line in between your posts. Our "rule" is that if the episode has a "To Be Continued..." on the end, it is done in a single thread, but if it's just an arc of related episodes, each episode is a separate thread. As before, at the conclusion of this thread, I or, the diabolical mastermind of many telemarking scams, CoveTom, or the last comic standing in sandals, leandar, will run the randomizer to determine who will pick the next episode and get it going. Okay, who's ready to meet Q? Let's Go! __________________ Current Caption Contests: TNG TOS Movies I-X Last edited by LeadHead; February 15 2013 at 03:54 PM. Reason: Mistake! Thanks Ziz.

February 15 2013, 05:28 AM	#2
LeadHead The Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot Location: Somewhere with Internet access.	Re: "Encounter at Farpoint" Line-by-Line The USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D is seen for the very first time. Captain's Log, Stardate 41153.7. Our destination is planet Deneb IV, beyond which lies the great unexplored mass of the galaxy. Picard stares into space from the Observation lounge. My orders are to examine Farpoint, a starbase built there by the inhabitants of that world. Meanwhile, I am getting better acquainted with my new command, this Galaxy-Class USS Enterprise. Picard walks through Engineering and rides the lift near the Warp Core. I am 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 am informed that a highly experienced man, one Commander William Riker, will be waiting to join the ship at our Deneb IV destination. Picard enters the Bridge and walks down to Data at his station, which will move during the next couple of episodes. Picard: You will agree Data that Starfleets orders are difficult? __________________ Current Caption Contests: TNG TOS Movies I-X

February 15 2013, 07:08 AM	#3
leandar Vice Admiral Location: Ft. Smith, AR USA	Re: "Encounter at Farpoint" Line-by-Line Data: Difficult? Simply solve the mystery of Farpoint Station, sir. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/leandar "Let me rediscover you and breathe in me your life anew. Tell me of the God I never knew and let me rediscover you." - Downhere

February 15 2013, 07:43 AM	#4
LeadHead The Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot Location: Somewhere with Internet access.	Re: "Encounter at Farpoint" Line-by-Line Picard: As simple as that. __________________ Current Caption Contests: TNG TOS Movies I-X

February 15 2013, 12:39 PM	#5
Athena28 Commodore Location: The City that Never Sleeps, New York City, NY USA	Re: "Encounter at Farpoint" Line-by-Line TROI: Farpoint Station. Even the name sounds mysterious.

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February 15 2013, 03:08 PM	#7
LeadHead The Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot Location: Somewhere with Internet access.	Re: "Encounter at Farpoint" Line-by-Line Data: Inquiry: the word "snoop?" Whoops! Guess that's what I get for starting threads while exhausted. Fixed! Thanks Ziz! __________________ Current Caption Contests: TNG TOS Movies I-X Last edited by LeadHead; February 15 2013 at 03:55 PM.

February 15 2013, 04:57 PM	#8
BlueStuff Rear Admiral Location: Lafayette, IN	Re: "Encounter at Farpoint" Line-by-Line PICARD: Data, how can you be programmed as a virtual encyclopedia of human information without knowing a simple word like snoop?

February 15 2013, 06:53 PM	#9
Enterprise1981 Rear Admiral Location: A factory in Taiwan	Re: "Encounter at Farpoint" Line-by-Line DATA: Possibility, a kind of human behavior I was not designed to emulate. __________________ Star Trek: War Aftermath -- "Omega" Star Trek: Lambda Paz -- "To the Bitter End" I look forward to your letters...

February 15 2013, 08:09 PM	#10
LeadHead The Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot Location: Somewhere with Internet access.	Re: "Encounter at Farpoint" Line-by-Line Picard: It means to spy, to sneak... __________________ Current Caption Contests: TNG TOS Movies I-X

February 15 2013, 08:24 PM	#11
MickJo1701 Lieutenant Commander	Re: "Encounter at Farpoint" Line-by-Line Data: Ah! to seek covertly, to go stealthily, to slink, slither...

February 15 2013, 08:28 PM	#12
Enterprise1981 Rear Admiral Location: A factory in Taiwan	Re: "Encounter at Farpoint" Line-by-Line PICARD: Exactly, yes. __________________ Star Trek: War Aftermath -- "Omega" Star Trek: Lambda Paz -- "To the Bitter End" I look forward to your letters...

February 15 2013, 10:50 PM	#13
LeadHead The Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot Location: Somewhere with Internet access.	Re: "Encounter at Farpoint" Line-by-Line Data: Glide, creep, skulk, pussyfoot, gumshoe. __________________ Current Caption Contests: TNG TOS Movies I-X

February 15 2013, 11:05 PM	#14
Enterprise1981 Rear Admiral Location: A factory in Taiwan	Re: "Encounter at Farpoint" Line-by-Line TROI: Captain, I'm sensing... a powerful mind. (Collision alert sounds) __________________ Star Trek: War Aftermath -- "Omega" Star Trek: Lambda Paz -- "To the Bitter End" I look forward to your letters...