The Dauphin (Star Trek: The Next Generation) The Dauphin (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "The Dauphin" is the tenth episode of the of the American science fiction television series "", the 36th episode overall. It was originally released on February 20, 1989, in broadcast syndication. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Federation starship "Enterprise". In this episode, the "Enterprise" must transport a young head of state to the planet she is to lead. The Federation starship "Enterprise", under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, is assigned to transport beautiful Salia, the future ruler and dauphin of Daled IV,
Lessons (Star Trek: The Next Generation) of the stellar cartography on board the "Enterprise", but the set would be completely replaced for its reappearance in the movie "Star Trek Generations". James Van Hise and Hal Schuster wrote in their 1995 book, "The Complete Next Generation", that they thought the relationship between Picard and Daren was believable, and that the story itself was very effective. They thought that the loneliness Picard feels at the end of the episode was part of an ongoing story which would culminate in the subplot about Picard's loneliness in "Star Trek Generations". Several reviewers re-watched "Star Trek: The Next Generation" after the