The Q
The Q Continuum as perceivable by Humans
Base of Operations:	Q Continuum
Affiliation:	none

In the Star Trek universe, the Q Continuum is an extradimensional plane of existence inhabited by a race of seemingly omnipotent and immortal hyperintelligent godlike beings known as the Q. Although they have individual, flawed personalities (they seem prone to arrogance, for instance, although they would argue that an omnipotent being has every right to be arrogant) their power seems unlimited ("I have unlimited control over space, matter and time" -Q2). They claim to be largely indifferent to the affairs of the non-Q beings living in normal space, or in the many dimensions parallel to their own, considering them to be insignificant and childlike. However they are clearly very interested in human beings in particular, subjecting the human race to various tests. It is implied that they are intrigued but also threatened by humanity's potential. The Q have appeared on episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, and possibly even the original Star Trek (see below). Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... In the Star Trek science fiction universe, Humans/Terrans (Homo sapiens sapiens) are one of the races undertaking interstellar travel. ... The current Star Trek franchise logo Star Trek is an American science fiction franchise. ... Omnipotence (literally, all power) is the power to do absolutely anything. ... Look up immortal in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Look up deity in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Space has been an interest for philosophers and scientists for much of human history. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Look up time in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The title as it appeared in most episodes opening credits. ... Space station Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (ST:DS9 or STDS9 or DS9 for short) is a science fiction television series produced by Paramount and set in the Star Trek universe. ... The starship Voyager (NCC-74656), an Intrepid-class starship. ... The starship Enterprise as it appeared on Star Trek Star Trek is a culturally significant science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry in the 1960s. ...

The Q often interact with The Borg, but The Borg unexplainably remain unaware of their existence. This article is about the fictional race of aliens. ...

Overview

The Q are apparently all individually named Q, and while this would be very confusing for humans, the Q themselves don't seem to have a problem with it. The most notable of the Q is played by John de Lancie, a mischievous Q who, having taken an interest in humans, periodically harasses the crews of starships and space stations. He also has a flair for the dramatic, whisking away the crew to exotic locations, engaging in elaborate speeches, and snapping his fingers to engender many of his manifestations. He has a highly mercurial personality, switching rapidly between a joking, campy style and a much more ominous and even dangerous manner. While he is very boastful, condescending and occasionally threatening, he ultimately seems to have humanity's best interests at heart. This Q was apparently something of a rebel within the Q race, and his antics occasionally got him into trouble with his fellow Q and served as an inspiration for the Q that the Voyager crew would know as Quinn, who admired his restlessness and inquisitiveness. Quinn eventually became a rogue Q who demanded to be allowed to commit suicide. John de Lancie John de Lancie (born March 20, 1948) is a U.S. character actor. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... One of the fictional ships called the Starship Enterprise from Star Trek, one of the most famous fictional starships. ... The International Space Station in 2006 Computer-generated image of the completed International Space Station A space station is an artificial structure designed for humans to live in outer space. ... It has been suggested that The Pros of suicide be merged into this article or section. ...

Some other members of the Continuum featured in Star Trek are Q2 and Amanda Rogers who was raised like a human but eventually discovered her true identity. Amanda Rogers is a character in the fictional Star Trek universe who appeared in the Star Trek:The Next Generation episode True Q. She was born in 2351 in Topeka, Kansas, in Earths North American continent. ...

Some episodes have suggested that the Q evolved since the Big Bang to their current state, and that possibly they were like humans very early on. One member of the Q once referred to a "New Era" among the Continuum, during which an important change occurred in the species. No further details were given. The Continuum is on a separate plane of existence and thus not subject to linear time as normal space is. It has been suggested by Quinn that when the Q gave up their physicality and achieved their godlike powers, they also gave up any chance of growth or evolution since change was unnecessary. In the episode "All Good Things..." Q mentions that Picard is destined to explore existence itself. It is believed that this could mean that the Q originally evolved from humans, which would also explain their interest in them.^{[citation needed]} Q's meaning of that statement has never been explained in any episode or movie of Star Trek. This article is about evolution in biology. ... According to the Big Bang theory, the universe emerged from an extremely dense and hot state (singularity). ... Trinomial name Homo sapiens sapiens Linnaeus, 1758 Humans, or human beings, are bipedal primates belonging to the mammalian species Homo sapiens (Latin: wise man or knowing man) under the family Hominidae (the great apes). ...

Known members of the Q Continuum

Q, one member of the Continuum

• Q (John de Lancie) - the most frequently-appearing representative of the Continuum during the various Star Trek series from The Next Generation onwards.

• Q (Corbin Bernsen) also known as Q2 or Q₂ - manifested as a blond man in the Next Generation episode Déjà Q, and was responsible for getting Q (John de Lancie) kicked out and stripped of his powers, and his subsequent reinstatement; once misplaced the Deltived asteroid belt. (In non-canon novels, Q2 helped Lwaxana retain Q power to thrash Q in "Q-In-Law", and he helped the Q put down 0, Gorgan, The One and <*> in the novel trilogy Q Continuum (#47, 48, 49 by Pocket Books).)

• Amanda Rogers (Olivia D'Abo) appeared in the Next Generation episode True Q - born to two Q who took human appearance and, living in Kansas on Earth, conceived her in the "vulgar" human fashion; her parents were killed by a powerful Q-caused tornado that only destroyed one house. While she longs to live as a normal human, eventually this proves to be impractical and she leaves to explore her powers with the other Q.

• Also in the True Q episode, an unknown Q representative, or composite of several Q, who queried Q (De Lancie) on his progress with Amanda. This Q was represented as a shadowy form.

• In the Voyager episode, Death Wish, the Q named Quinn (Gerrit Graham) - the name taken by one of the Continuum's philosopher-writers who felt that the Q had become stagnant in their quest for development of their species and who longed to commit suicide.

• Lady Q (Suzie Plakson) appeared in the Voyager Episode, The Q and the Grey - She has had a long friendship with Q, and they finally had a child circa 2373. Like all her race she introduced herself merely as "Q". (She is called "Lady Q" in the non-canon novel "I, Q" by Peter David)

• q (Keegan de Lancie), aka "Junior" - son of Q and Lady Q appears in the Voyager episode, Q2.

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Possible Q from The Original Series

• Trelane (William Campbell) - Probably the strongest unofficial contender for member of the Q Continuum, Trelane was an omnipotent, very Q-like entity encountered by James T. Kirk in the TOS episode "The Squire of Gothos." Like Q, Trelane viewed humans as playthings, appeared in many guises, could instantly rearrange matter and energy, and even subjected Kirk to a mock trial. He initially relied on a machine to assist his self-described "instrumentality," but after it was destroyed he displayed even greater feats. When Kirk asked about this, Trelane responded, "Did you really think that was the only medium of instrumentality at my command?" At the end of the episode Trelane is revealed to be merely a child of his race—this may explain his partial reliance on the machine. (The possibility that Trelane was a Q formed the basis for Peter David's book Q-Squared. However, this link is only speculation, not canon.)

• Charles Evans - Charlie Evans was a young man who was given Q-like powers by a race called the Thasians, when he was found as the only survivor on their desolate homeworld.

Some fans have speculated that the Metrons, the Organians, and Apollo were also possibly members of the Q Continuum. Another explanation is provided in the "Q Continuum" Book Series by Greg Cox, where these other species are described as "powerful Q-like life forms" but not part of the Q Continuum, and some are even treated with disdain by the Continuum (One portion in the book series describes a "sign" in a manifestation of the Q Continuum as stating "No Organians Allowed.") The starship Enterprise as it appeared on Star Trek Star Trek is a culturally significant science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry in the 1960s. ... William Campbell as Trelane in The Squire of Gothos Trelane is a fictional character who appears in the Star Trek: The Original Series episode The Squire of Gothos. He was played by William Campbell. ... William Campbell in Blood Bath (1966) William Campbell (born October 30, 1926 in Newark, New Jersey) is an American actor. ... The Squire of Gothos is an episode of Star Trek: The Original Series. ... William Campbell as Trelane in The Squire of Gothos Trelane is a fictional character who appears in the Star Trek: The Original Series episode The Squire of Gothos. He was played by William Campbell. ... Peter Allen David (often abbreviated PAD) (born September 23, 1956) is an American writer, best known for his work in comic books and Star Trek novels. ... A Star Trek novel by acclaimed author Peter David. ... Speculation involves the buying, holding, and selling of stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, collectibles, real estate, derivatives or any valuable financial instrument to profit from fluctuations in its price as opposed to buying it for use or for income via methods such as dividends or interest. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Charlie X is a first season episode of the original series of Star Trek, first broadcast on September 15, 1966. ... The Metron are omnipotent beings and one of the dominant inhabitants of the Beta Quadrant in the fictional realm of Star Trek. ... The Organians are a fictional race in the universe of Star Trek. ... Who Mourns for Adonais? is a second season episode of Star Trek: The Original Series. ... Greg Cox is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous Star Trek novels, including The Eugenics Wars, (Volume One and Two), The Q Continuum, Assignment: Eternity, and The Black Shore. ...

Episodes featuring one or more Q

Q as judge, in the episodes Encounter at Farpoint and All Good Things...

• Star Trek: The Original Series (conjectured; see above)
  • "The Squire of Gothos"
  • "Charlie X"
• Star Trek: The Next Generation
  • "Encounter at Farpoint"
  • "Hide and Q"
  • "Q Who?"
  • "Déjà Q"
  • "Q-Pid"
  • "True Q"
  • "Tapestry"
  • "All Good Things..."
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
  • "Q-Less"
• Star Trek: Voyager
  • "Death Wish"
  • "The Q and the Grey"
  • "Q2"
• Novels: (Non-canon)
  • Q-in-Law
  • Q-Squared
  • I, Q
  • Star Trek The Q Continuum (Q-Zone, Q-Space, Q-Strike)
• Computer game
  • Star Trek: Borg
• Radio Dramas:
  • Alien Voices - Spock vs. Q
  • Alien Voices - Spock vs. Q - The Sequel

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See also

• Ascension (Stargate)
• Sublimed

Daniel Jackson and a Zen Monk meditate on the complexities of Ascension. ... The Sublimed are those alien civilisations in the science fiction works of Iain M. Banks (specifically his novels about The Culture) who have left the material universe behind to take up an immaterial existence. ...

External links

• Q article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.
• Q Continuum article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.
• Q Rules! - An Unauthorized History by Atara Stein