Assimilation², Issue 5


Summary 
"The two greatest science-fiction properties of all time cross over for the first time in history, in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION/DOCTOR WHO: ASSIMILATION²! Captain Jean-Luc Picard faces one of the most difficult decisions of his life, but the fate of the galaxy may depend on it! Can the Doctor convince him to make the correct choice?"

Memorable quotes 
"Your medical facilities here are absolutely astounding, Doctor Crusher. There's probably not much need for ward nurses anymore." 
"Don't kid yourself, Rory. All of the advancement in the world can't replicate the touch of a Human hand. We'll always need doctors and nurses more than technology." 
"Still, just think of the people you be able to save. It's the helplessness that gets to me most sometimes."
 - Rory and Dr. Crusher

"Remarkable..."
 - Picards reaction to seeing the inside of the TARDIS

"Welcome to the TARDIS, Captain. T-A-R-D-I-S. Stands for "Time And Relative Dimension In Space. It's the best ship in the universe. Hold up – maybe that's two universes now." 
"It's bigger on the inside..." 
"It is? Hadn't noticed." 
"How is this possible?" 
"A clever little trick, isn't it? Transdimensional Engineering. The interior exists on an entirely different dimension than the exterior. You should really look into it. But as much as I do love showing her off, especially to a fellow captain like yourself, that's not the reason why we're here. With your permission, I'd like to show you something." 
"I can hardly say 'no,' Doctor. You have my attention."
 - The Doctor and Picard

"Open the doors and have a look, Captain. We're 50 years in the future, Captain." 
"The future?!" 
"Oh, did I not mention it also travels through time? This it your Lieutenant Worf's homeworld of Qo'noS, is it not, Captain? The First City of the Klingon Empire, under utter subjugation of the Cybermen." 
"This is an illusion. Something you conjured to sway me…" 
"I don't depend on fabricated shadows to make my argument, Captain. It's all too real." 
"Were it not for Guinan's faith in you, I could scarcely believe this possible." 
"I don't normally reveal my true nature so lightly. But you have to see what lies ahead. Come, let us see what else the future holds."
 - The Doctor and Picard

Background information

 This issue shipped with one general cover and one retail incentive cover.
 The Eleventh Doctor shows Picard a future in which the Cybermen conquered the galaxy in a similar manner to when the Fourth Doctor showed Sarah Jane Smith a future in which Sutekh destroyed Earth in the Doctor Who TV Serial "Pyramid of Mars".

Creators
 Writers:
 Scott & David Tipton
 Artists: 
 Gordon Purcell (pencil art)
 J.K. Woodward (painted art and cover art)
 Shawn Lee (letter art)
 The Sharp Brothers (alternate cover art)
 Editor: Denton J. Tipton
 Star Trek created by Gene Roddenberry
 Special thanks to Risa Kessler and John Van Citters of CBS Consumer Products, and Kate Bush, Georgie Britton, Caroline Skinner, Denise Paul, and Ed Casey at BBC Worldwide for their invaluable assistance.

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