The Defector (Star Trek: The Next Generation) The Defector (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "The Defector" is the tenth episode of the of the American science fiction television series "", and the 58th episode of the series overall. A Romulan defector requests asylum aboard the "Enterprise" after claiming to possess vital information about an imminent Romulan invasion. The episode begins with Data exploring the human condition through acting in a Shakespearean play, "Henry V". Captain Picard is giving Data some constructive criticism when he is notified by Commander Riker that a Romulan scout vessel is being pursued in the Neutral Zone. The scout vessel is under attack
First Contact (Star Trek: The Next Generation) universe. He requests that the "Enterprise" leave the planet, in hopes that they may be able to return at a later time. He agrees to delay Malcor's development of warp drive technology until its people are ready. With Mirasta's project cancelled, she asks Picard if she can join his crew, and Picard agrees. The episode ranked eighth in "Entertainment Weekly"s list of top 10 "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episodes. First Contact (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "First Contact" is the 15th episode of the (and the 89th episode overall) of the American science fiction television series "". During an