1: [2, #b], 9: [2, #b], 12: [2, #b], 49: [2, #i], 118: [1, #b], 146: [1, #i], 198: [1, #i], 367: [2, #b], 400: [1, #i], 473: [2, #b], 494: [1, #i], 508: [2, #b], 519: [1, #bi], 522: [2, #b], 572: [1, #i], 751: [1, #i], 768: [46, #i], 816: [8, #i]@1Crusher, Wesley@2(Wil Wheaton). Son of Starfleet officers Jack Crusher and Beverly Crusher. Wesley was born in 2349, and was raised by his mother following the death of his father, Jack, in 2354 when Wesley was five years old (“True Q” [TNG]). Wesley went to live on the Starship Enterprise -D in 2364, when his mother was assigned to that ship as chief medical officer. (“Encounter at Farpoint, Parts I and II” [TNG]). Wesley spent little time with his father before his death, but recalled that Jack taught him to play baseball. (“Evolution” [TNG]).
Wesley showed a keen interest in science and technology, and had an extraordinary ability to visualize complex mathematical concepts, an ability that the Traveler once urged Captain Picard to nurture. Perhaps in response, Picard commissioned Crusher an acting ensign on stardate 41263.4 in recognition of Wesley's key role in returning the Enterprise -D to Federation space after it was stranded by Kosinski's failed warp-drive experiments. (“Where No One Has Gone Before” [TNG]).
As a member of an away team to planet Rubicun III, Crusher inadvertently broke a local law and was sentenced to death by the planetary government. Crusher was later freed by Enterprise -D captain Picard, although Picard acknowledged that the act violated the Prime Directive. (“Justice” [TNG]). Wesley's first experience with command was when Commander Riker assigned him the task of supervising geological surveys of the planets in the Selcundi Drema Sector in 2365. Although Crusher initially found it difficult to supervise officers older than himself, he eventually found that the experience built self-confidence, and Crusher's leadership led to scientifically important discoveries. (“Pen Pals” [TNG]). Crusher conducted a test using medical nanites in 2366, accidentally resulting in the creation of an enhanced version of the tiny robots possessing enough intelligence to be considered a legitimate life-form. The nanites were so recognized and granted colonization rights on planet Kavis Alpha IV. (“Evolution” [TNG]).
Wesley's first romantic interest was with the lovely young Salia, leader of planet Daled IV. Although not human, Salia was a shape-shifting allasomorph who appeared as a teenaged human girl whose keen intelligence and wit captured his interest. (“The Dauphin” [TNG]).
Crusher's first year at the Academy went well, and he even gained entry into the Academy's elite Nova Squadron flight team. (“The First Duty” [TNG]). Wesley returned to the Enterprise -D for a brief visit on stardate 45208, where he became very fond of mission specialist Robin Lefler. (“The Game” [TNG]). Crusher's sophomore year was marred by a serious incident in which he and other members of Nova Squadron attempted a prohibited maneuver, and cadet Joshua Albert died in the resulting accident. Although initial testimony by members of the squadron suggested Albert was responsible for the accident, Crusher later came forward with the truth. A reprimand was entered into Crusher's academic record, and he was forced to repeat his sophomore year. (“The First Duty” [TNG]).
Wesley Crusher became disenchanted with his studies at Starfleet and resigned his commission to the Academy in 2370, choosing instead to live among the American Indians on planet Dorvan V, a world currently under Cardassian jurisdiction. Crusher's decision to leave Starfleet in favor of self-exploration was a difficult one, aided by insight offered by the Traveler. (“Journey's End” [TNG]). SEE: Kolvoord Starburst; Locarno, Cadet First Class Nicholas.
In an alternate quantum reality visited by Worf in 2370, Wesley Crusher had not left the Enterprise -D but had remained, achieved the rank of Lieutenant, and was assigned to tactical. (“Parallels” [TNG]).
Wesley Crusher first appeared in “Encounter at Farpoint” (TNG). Actor Wil Wheaton left the series during the fourth season (in “Final Mission” [TNG]), although he has since returned for “The Game” (TNG) “The First Duty” (TNG), “Parallels” (TNG), and “Journey's End” (TNG). Wesley was named for Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, whose middle name was Wesley.
~1:[3,#B],14:[1,#I],24:[1,#B],36:[1,#B]@1cryogenic open-heart procedure@2Surgical procedure used by Chief Surgeon Leonard McCoy aboard the Enterprise to repair a damaged heart valve of Vulcan ambassador Sarek in 2267. This procedure required a large amount of the rare T-negative blood type, donated by his son, Spock. (“Journey to Babel” [TOS]).
~1:[1,#B],13:[1,#I],30:[1,#B]@1cryonetrium@2Substance that remains gaseous at cryogenic temperatures near absolute zero. The Enterprise -D warp drive systems were flooded with gaseous cryonetrium in 2366 to halt the effects of invidium contamination. (“Hollow Pursuits” [TNG]).
~1:[1,#B],41:[1,#B],49:[1,#I]@1cryonics@2Old practice of cryogenically freezing a human just after death in the hopes that future medical advances would render their sickness curable. Some cryogenically frozen bodies were actually sent into space in orbiting satellites for long-term storage. One such cryosatellite was discovered in 2364 by the Starship Enterprise -D. Cryonics was something of a fad in the late 20th century but fell into disuse by the mid-21st century. (“The Neutral Zone” [TNG]).
~1: [1, #b], 55: [2, #b], 61: [1, #i], 76: [2, #b], 78: [2, #b], 81: [2, #b], 92: [1, #i], 93: [1, #bi], 99: [3, #b], 102: [19, #i], 123: [19, #i]@1cryosatellite@2An ancient space vessel launched in the late 20th century carrying a cargo of cryogenically preserved humans from Earth. These individuals had all died in the late 20th century, but their bodies had been frozen and sent into space. The cryosatellite drifted in space for some 300 years before being discovered near the Kazis Binary star system by the Enterprise -D. Although most of the satellite's storage modules had failed, three individuals were revived, Claire Raymond, Sonny Clemonds, and Ralph Offenhouse. All three were later returned to Earth on the Starship Charleston. (“The Neutral Zone” [TNG]). SEE: cryonics; sleeper ship.
The cryosatellite was designed by Rick Sternbach and Mike Okuda. Close examination of the model might reveal the letters “S.S. Birdseye” inscribed on the hull. The model was later modified and used as Subspace Relay Station 47 in “Aquiel” (TNG).
~1:[1,#B],30:[1,#B]@1cryostasis@2Medical procedure used to slow down biological functions in a critically injured patient, allowing the physician more time to correct the malady. Dr. Julian Bashir wanted to put Hon'Tihl, the critically injured first officer of a Klingon vessel, into cryostasis on stardate 46922, but the patient died shortly after transport to Deep Space 9. (“Dramatis Personae” [DS9]).
~1:[1,#B],9:[1,#B],12:[2,#B],38:[2,#B]@1cryptobiolin@2One of several chemicals used by the Angosians during the Tarsian War to “improve” their soldiers, making them more effective in combat. Unfortunately, the effects of many of these drugs were irreversible. (“The Hunted” [TNG]). SEE: Danar, Roga.
~1:[2,#B],44:[2,#B],59:[1,#B],97:[1,#B],99:[1,#B],134:[3,#B],152:[2,#B],163:[2,#B]@1Crystalline Entity@2A spaceborne life-form of unknown origin whose structure resembled a large snowflake. The Crystalline Entity apparently thrived by absorbing the energy of biological life-forms on planets, leaving behind devastated planetary surfaces. The Crystalline Entity was responsible for the destruction of the Omicron Theta colony (including all inhabitants) in 2336. The attack forced the hurried departure of Dr.Soong and his wife, Juliana, from Omicron Theta. They were unable to take their work-in-progress, the android known as Data, with them. Juliana was injured in their escape, and later died of her injuries. (“Inheritance” [TNG]). The androids Data and Lore, who were dormant at the time of the attack, also escaped harm. It was believed that Lore had betrayed the colonists to the entity just prior to the attack. (“Datalore” [TNG]). In subsequent years, Dr. Kila Marr, whose son died at Omicron Theta, studied the entity, examining 12 attack sites, including planet Forlat III. The entity's last attack was in 2368 at the Melona IV colony. Shortly thereafter, Marr destroyed the entity with a modulated graviton beam. (“Silicon Avatar” [TNG]).
~1:[2,#B],16:[1,#B],30:[1,#I]@1crystalline emiristol@2Solid chemical rocket propellant used in the ancient space probe launched from the Kataan system a thousand years ago. It left a radioactive trail that allowed the Enterprise -D to trace the probe's point of origin. (“The Inner Light” [TNG]).
~1:[1,#B],11:[1,#B],22:[2,#B]@1crystilia@2Species of flowering plant found on planet Tele-marius III. Data presented a bunch of orange and yellow crystilia to Lieutenant Jenna D'Sora. (“In Theory” [TNG]).
~1:[2,#B],8:[1,#B],25:[2,#BI]@1Cuellar system@2A star system located in Cardassian space. This system was the location of a Cardassian science station that was destroyed by the U.S.S. Phoenix in 2367. Phoenix captain Benjamin Maxwell believed the station to be a military installation. (“The Wounded” [TNG]).
~1:[3,#B],12:[2,#B]@1Cumberland, Acts of@2Twenty-first-century legal document cited by Judge Advocate General Phillipa Louvois in her initial ruling in 2365 that the android Data was the property of Starfleet and therefore could not resign or refuse to cooperate in proposed experiments. (“The Measure of a Man” [TNG]).
~1:[3,#B],25:[1,#B],32:[2,#B]@1Curtis Creek program@2A holodeck program that simulated a mountain stream on planet Earth. The program was mentioned during a virtual reality engineered by Barash on Alpha Onias III. Barash, as Jean-Luc Riker, told his “father,” William Riker, that they used to fish in the Curtis Creek program. (“Future Imperfect” [TNG]).
~1:[2,#B],15:[1,#B],18:[1,#B]@1Custodian, The@2Sophisticated computer system built and programmed hundreds of centuries ago by the Progenitors of planet Aldea. The custodian provided for virtually all the needs of the citizens of Aldea, freeing them to pursue lives of artistic endeavor. (“When the Bough Breaks” [TNG]).
~1:[1,#B],14:[2,#B],18:[1,#B]@1cyalodin@2Poison used in the mass suicide of the adult members of the Starnes Expedition on planet Triacus in 2268. (“And the Children Shall Lead” [TOS]).
~1:[1,#B],8:[1,#I],21:[2,#B],39:[35,#I]@1cyanoacrylates@2A substance not normally found aboard Galaxy -class starships. This compound is apparently capable of generating low levels of eichner radiation, which were found to stimulate growth of certain strains of deadly plasma plague. (“The Child” [TNG]). Cyanoacrylate is a chemical term used to describe several types of fast-bonding adhesives, notably the stuff called “Krazy Glue.” The use of this term here is scientifically inappropriate, but was apparently intended as a gag.
~1:[2,#B],10:[1,#I],30:[1,#I],46:[3,#B]@1cybernetic regeneration@2A medical treatment of particular interest to Enterprise -D CMO Beverly Crusher. (“11001001” [TNG]). Dr. Crusher published a paper on the subject during her tenure aboard the Enterprise -D. While the paper was not widely known, it did spark the interest of neurogeneticist Dr. Toby Russell. (“Ethics” [TNG]).
~1:[2,#B],10:[2,#I]@1Cygnet XII@2Planet dominated by women, where the original Starship Enterprise docked for general repair and maintenance of the ship's computer system in 2267. The technicians on Cygnet XII felt the computers lacked a personality and gave them one, female, with a tendency to flirt and giggle. (“Tomorrow is Yesterday” [TOS]).
~1:[2,#B],18:[3,#B],37:[1,#I],39:[2,#B],48:[2,#B]@1Cygnia Minor@2Earth colony threatened by famine in 2266 that a new synthetic food supposedly created by Dr. Thomas Leighton would have helped. Unfortunately, the report of a synthetic food was a ruse to summon the Enterprise to Planet Q with the hopes of confronting the actor Anton Karidian. (“The Conscience of the King” [TOS]).
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~1:[3,#BI],23:[1,#I],31:[2,#B]@1Cyrano De Bergerac@2French play by Edmond Rostand, first performed on Earth in 1897. Dr. Beverly Crusher's acting workshop, held aboard the Enterprise -D, performed this play in 2367. Lieutenant Reginald Barclay played the title role. (“The Nth Degree” [TNG]).
~1:[1,#B],55:[1,#I],74:[2,#B],82:[1,#I],95:[2,#B],101:[1,#I],107:[1,#I],131:[13,#I]@1Cytherians@2Humanoid race that resided on a planet near the center of the galaxy. The Cytherians made outside contact, not by traveling through space, but by bringing space travelers to them. The Cytherians sent out specially designed probes that would reprogram some types of computers with instructions to bring travelers to the Cytherians. The Enterprise -D encountered one such probe in 2367.
The Cytherian probe had attempted to reprogram the computers on the Argus Array and then attempted to reprogram an Enterprise -D shuttlecraft onboard computer. The probe was finally able to program Lieutenant Reginald Barclay's mind to bring the Enterprise -D to the Cytherians. The Enterprise -D spent ten days in the company of the Cytherians, exchanging a great deal of cultural and scientific information. (“The Nth Degree” [TNG]). The Cytherian probe model was later modified and reused in “The Forsaken” (DS9).
