"The Chase" is the 146th episode of the science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. In this episode, four competing expeditions -- Federation, Klingon, Cardassian, and Romulan -- attempt to solve a genetic puzzle that proves to be the key to why Star Trek's version of the galaxy contains so many humanoid life forms. They are similar in appearance to the "generic humanoid" form taken by Odo and his shapeshifting race from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Whether there is any connection is unknown. The Chase (STTNG), deemed fair use File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The title as it appeared in most episodes opening credits. ... In the fictional Star Trek universe, the United Federation of Planets is a federation of more than 150 member planets and thousands of colonies, based in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants of the Milky Way galaxy. ... Jump to: navigation, search Klingons (tlhIngan in the Klingon language) are a race of humanoids in the fictional Star Trek universe. ... Cardassians, a spacefaring race in the fictional Star Trek universe, and the Cardassian Union were introduced in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode The Wounded. Cardassians were one of the main parts of the storyline in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ... The Romulans, a fictional race in the Star Trek universe, are descended from Vulcans and are characterized as being deceitful, cunning, and treacherous. ... The term humanoid refers to any being whose body structure resembles that of a human. ... Odo as Curzon Dax Odo is a shapeshifter played by Rene Auberjonois on the science fiction television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ... 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. ...

While not explicitly said on screen, the alien at the end of the episode is thought to be one of Gene Roddenberry's Preservers. They are known to fans as the Progenitors. Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek Eugene Wesley Roddenberry (August 19, 1921 – October 24, 1991) was born in El Paso, Texas, USA, and spent his boyhood in Los Angeles, California. ... In the fictional universe of Star Trek, the Preservers are an ancient race of aliens who visited Earth thousands of years ago, and removed some human specimens from the planet. ... The Progenitors were a race of humanoids in the fictional Star Trek universe that were one of the universes oldest sentient species. ...

Picard has always enjoyed Archaeology, and is contacted by a mentor of his. His mentor states that he has come across a terrible problem, which has now politicised several Alpha Quadrant races, namely the Klingons and the Romulans (blood enemies at the best of times). He believes he has discovered an embedded genetic pattern in Earth lifeforms, and it is speculated that this was left by an early race that pre-dates all other civilisations. This would explain why so many races are 'humanoid'. The information may be a message about advanced weapons or technology. Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard Jean-Luc Picard is a character in the Star Trek fictional universe, the captain of the USS Enterprise-D and the Enterprise-E. He was played by British actor Patrick Stewart in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and resulting films. ... Importance and applicability Most of human history is not described by any written records. ... In the fictional Star Trek series, the Milky Way Galaxy is divided into four quadrants, which are further subdivided into sectors. ... This page is about the race. ... Introduction The Romulans, a fictional race in the Star Trek universe, are descended from Vulcans and are characterized as being deceitful, cunning, and treacherous. ... The term humanoid refers to any being whose body structure resembles that of a human. ...

The Enterprise agrees to investigate, and shares information with the Romulans and Kilingons (since they all have a piece of the puzzle that the others cannot find). The determine a pattern in how the 3 planets were aligned millions of years ago and extrapolate the position of a fourth. The Romulans warp off ahead of the others. After they have doen this Picard tells the Klingons the location of the real planet, and they set off together , having bamboozled the Romulans. DVD Cover Bamboozled is a 2000 satirical film written and directed by Spike Lee about a modern televised minstrel show featuring black actors donning blackface makeup. ...

Arriving at the planet they discover that almost all life is dead, but scans by the Enterprise detect a small fragment of moss on one of the continents, and they beam down to investigate with their tricorders containing all previously known information. The Romulans arrive and a standoff happens. Picard and Dr. Crusher secretly scan the moss. The Data creates a program that re-configure the tricorders emmiter. An alien 'humanoid' is projected to the assembled company, who explain that they are the true creators of life in the Alpha Quadrant, since when they first explored it there was none. The Alien ends saying that she(?) hopes that this knowledge will help produce peace. Tricorders (TNG era) In the Star Trek universe, the tricorder is a handheld device used for scanning an area, interpreting and displaying data from scans to the user, and recording information to isolinear chips. ... Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher Beverly Crusher, a character in the Star Trek fictional universe, was the Chief Medical Officer onboard the starship Enterprise-D and held the rank of commander; upon the destruction of that ship, she has continued in that post and rank on the Enterprise-E...

The Romulans are outraged at this (considering themselves a superior race), as are the Klingons (who hate the Romulans and are disgusted to be related to those 'without honour'). Only the Federation representatives seem optimistic. The episode ends with all parties diverging, however one of the Romulan party contacts Picard and hints that "One day..." [there may be peace]. In the fictional Star Trek universe, the United Federation of Planets is a federation of more than 150 member planets and thousands of colonies, based in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants of the Milky Way galaxy. ...