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Will Capt. Picard retire? (Spoilers re: Destiny and TNG Relaunch)

There's a world of difference between going senile and sticking an extra warp engine on the back of a ship.

Not in the sense that matters to this conversation, because neither event is in any way "destined" to happen. I quoted the verbatim dialogue: Crusher told Picard that Irumodic Syndrome was only one possible condition that his neurological defect left him susceptible to, and that he could certainly go through life without ever developing any of those conditions at all. So there's really no difference at all from the warp nacelle example. They're both just possibilities that could be prevented from occurring by any number of factors. Perhaps in the AGT future, Picard's Irumodic Syndrome was triggered by an infection he caught on a planet he never visited in the revised future. Perhaps it was caused by stress resulting from Deanna Troi's death, but her continued presence in the revised future prevented it. Perhaps the rejuvenating effect of the Ba'ku planet in Insurrection cured his defect. There are many, many different ways in which that future could be averted, because it was just one possibility out of many.

Also, "senile" is an outdated and insensitive term, based on the discredited assumption that dementia was an inevitable result of aging (senescence) in itself, rather than the consequence of disease or brain damage as it is now understood to be.
 
I'm thinking the Borg invasion probably canceled out pretty much all of the possible futures we saw in the shows.
 
In the timeframe of TOS, there was very much a cold war in effect between the Federation and the Klingons, and another one with the Romulans, but Klingons appeared in only 7 out of 79 TOS episodes (actually 6, since one was an illusory appearance) and the Romulans in only 3.
For the Romulans... "Balance of Terror", "The Enterprise Incident", and... what's the third? :confused:
 
In the timeframe of TOS, there was very much a cold war in effect between the Federation and the Klingons, and another one with the Romulans, but Klingons appeared in only 7 out of 79 TOS episodes (actually 6, since one was an illusory appearance) and the Romulans in only 3.
For the Romulans... "Balance of Terror", "The Enterprise Incident", and... what's the third? :confused:

"The Deadly Years." Their ships appear, but no Romulan characters do.
 
I personally would like to see Jean-Luc either retire or join the diplomatic corps...I really do not see him accepting a promotion to Admiral no matter, I really think that Picard has taken Kirk's advice to him from "Generations" to heart in this regard. Rene's birth has changed circumstances in his personal and professional life to the point where a career change would be at least seriously considered. I like the idea of Worf being promoted to Captain and new CO of the E-E. As for the syndrome...that was just one possibility that future time line explored. As has been mentioned it doesn't mean that has to be an absolute conclusion. Same thing for the Ambassadorship I suppose which kind of contradicts my own point lol. I just think that Jean-Luc in his retirement would not be content to live a quiet life, even with his wife and son. He is the type of person that needs to be doing something...make a difference and contribute to society. I hope the novels explore this plot point in the future, it is something that should at least be thought about.
 
I don't see him 'retiring' but I could see him either promoted or stepping aside. Maybe take a extended leave of absence?
 
I could see Picard possibly accepting an admirals pip if they perhaps left him in command of Enterprise and doing what he's doing now...running all over the UFP as a roving 'trouble shooter'.

The rank of admiral would give him quite a bit more clout to resolve situations, I would think. In Trek becoming an admiral doesn't necessarily mean you can't command a starship...we've seen it on-screen a few times before.
 
Think Kirk tried that route, and didn't really care for it, which led to him giving Picard that advice. At least that's how it was sold to him in the novels that dealt with that timeframe...
 
^No, Kirk told Picard not to take a desk job. Jakks is proposing a situation where the admiral would retain command of his personal flagship.
 
Yep Kirk was also handcuffed by his position as Admiral, no longer able to do the thing he loved and that was command a starship. That was why he gave the advice to Jean-Luc. Jakk's proposal is entirely possible in the 24th century Admiralty. Starlfeet would probably not play politics with Picard as they attempted to with Kirk.
 
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My main confusion is regarding the current situation with the admiralty.

Akaar told Sisko that there were too many Admirals in one Typhon book. Yet, the most recent Typhon book indicates that they are in desperate need for admirals. Was Akaar just bullshitting Sisko? Or is it Picard that is getting different 'spin' because the higher-ups just don't think the rest of the admirals are worth very much in an emergency situation?
 
^^ Could be an instant of inconsistency with the authors? Not having read the books yet though I'm not in a position to answer.
 
Picard could become Commodore or Fleet Captain. I think that would be a promotion that wouldn't be a desk job.
 
After everything that's happened since Death in Winter, I'd be very disturbed if Picard was not prone to thinking and rethinking his career options.

And now, that he and Beverly have had a child I'd be gobsmacked if it were otherwise.

Those gifted with a child of their own know that fundamentally everything once thought and planned for is completely and utterly turned on its head. The introduction of a child into life's equation seriously shifts one's perspective; for new fathers in particular it tends to be a slowly-developing process towards realisation.

Picard has recently been seen dealing with the potential consequences of sending Beverly on missions that might kill her. Now, he has another hostage to fortune.

It's a big issue, but no bigger than those faced by many people today. He'll weigh it all up and eventually make his decision about captaincy, ambassadorship, admiralty, etc, based on whatever the commissioning S&S editor deems best for the future of the franchise.
 
My main confusion is regarding the current situation with the admiralty.

Akaar told Sisko that there were too many Admirals in one Typhon book. Yet, the most recent Typhon book indicates that they are in desperate need for admirals. Was Akaar just bullshitting Sisko? Or is it Picard that is getting different 'spin' because the higher-ups just don't think the rest of the admirals are worth very much in an emergency situation?

OMG, an admiral told a fib to get his or her own way? That would never happen IRF. :rommie:
 
My main confusion is regarding the current situation with the admiralty.

Akaar told Sisko that there were too many Admirals in one Typhon book. Yet, the most recent Typhon book indicates that they are in desperate need for admirals. Was Akaar just bullshitting Sisko? Or is it Picard that is getting different 'spin' because the higher-ups just don't think the rest of the admirals are worth very much in an emergency situation?

OMG, an admiral told a fib to get his or her own way? That would never happen IRF. :rommie:

I didn't say it was surprising. I'm just trying to figure out if it was Sisko or Picard who got the lie/fib.
 
In the trek lit verse a lot of years has passed sined all good things .... Who says a cure hasnt been developed since then
 
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