1995
The Borg travel back in time to prevent humanity's first contact, leading Captain Picard and the USS Enterprise-E to pursue them to 2063. Picard's away team works to ensure Zephram Cochrane's warp-capable ship, the Phoenix, successfully launches while the Enterprise crew battles Borg infiltrators. Data is captured by the Borg Queen, who attempts to assimilate him and exploit his desire for humanity, as Picard's team aids Cochrane despite local interference and Borg sabotage. Data ultimately betrays the Borg Queen, destroying her and the remaining Borg, allowing Cochrane to successfully launch the Phoenix and make first contact, thus preserving the timeline.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Star Trek: First Contact follows the Enterprise crew as they battle the Borg, who travel back to 2063 to prevent First Contact.
Open full beat sheetJean-Luc Picard is listed as Captain of the USS Enterprise-E. Commanding officer, experienced, strategic. In the parsed data, Jean-Luc Picard is connected to 54 scenes, 125 dialogue lines, 126 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
54 scenes / 125 dialogue linesGeordi La Forge is listed as Chief Engineer. Technically brilliant, uses ocular implants. In the parsed data, Geordi La Forge is connected to 40 scenes, 46 dialogue lines, 47 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
40 scenes / 46 dialogue linesWilliam Riker is listed as First Officer. Confident, capable, loyal. In the parsed data, William Riker is connected to 33 scenes, 37 dialogue lines, 37 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
33 scenes / 37 dialogue linesWorf is listed as Tactical Officer. Klingon, disciplined, warrior. In the parsed data, Worf is connected to 28 scenes, 35 dialogue lines, 42 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
28 scenes / 35 dialogue linesData is listed as Android Operations Officer. Android with a positronic brain, seeking humanity. In the parsed data, Data is connected to 25 scenes, 46 dialogue lines, 58 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
25 scenes / 46 dialogue linesDeanna Troi is listed as Counselor. Empathetic, intuitive. In the parsed data, Deanna Troi is connected to 23 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
23 scenes / 17 dialogue linesBorg Queen is listed as Leader of the Borg Collective. Hybrid of organic and mechanical, seductive and deadly. In the parsed data, Borg Queen is connected to 20 scenes, 46 dialogue lines, 46 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
20 scenes / 46 dialogue linesRuby Sloane is listed as Photographer/Resident of Resurrection. Intelligent, observant, resilient. In the parsed data, Ruby Sloane is connected to 20 scenes, 44 dialogue lines, 44 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
20 scenes / 44 dialogue linesBeverly Crusher is listed as Chief Medical Officer. Compassionate, skilled physician. In the parsed data, Beverly Crusher is connected to 18 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
18 scenes / 12 dialogue linesJonathan Scrimm is listed as Head of Resurrection Protective Force. Suspicious, volatile, survivalist. In the parsed data, Jonathan Scrimm is connected to 16 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 23.
16 scenes / 18 dialogue linesZephram Cochrane is listed as Scientist. Visionary inventor of warp drive. In the parsed data, Zephram Cochrane is connected to 10 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 51.
10 scenes / 11 dialogue linesThe Borg Collective observes Earth history and decides to target the year 2063 to prevent First Contact.
Borg QueenThe Enterprise engages the Borg in a massive space battle.
Jean-Luc Picard, Data, William Riker, Worf, Deanna TroiGeordi reports on the ship's hull integrity during the battle.
Jean-Luc Picard, Geordi La ForgeThe Enterprise communicates with the Borg and destroys their ship.
Jean-Luc Picard, Data, William Riker, Worf, Deanna Troi, Borg QueenThe Enterprise pursues the Borg into a temporal vortex.
Jean-Luc Picard, Data, William Riker, Worf, Deanna TroiThe Enterprise emerges in 2063 and destroys the Borg Sphere.
Jean-Luc Picard, Data, William Riker, Worf, Deanna TroiPicard and his team prepare to beam down to Earth.
Jean-Luc Picard, Geordi La Forge, Beverly CrusherPicard, Geordi, and Beverly prepare to transport to Montana.
Jean-Luc Picard, Geordi La Forge, Beverly CrusherThe team arrives in Montana and discusses the mission to find Zephram Cochrane.
Jean-Luc Picard, Geordi La Forge, Beverly CrusherTroi and Data process the casualties of the Borg attack.
Data, Deanna TroiData investigates a gas leak and discovers Borg activity.
Data, Jonathan ScrimmPicard's team locates the entrance to the missile silo.
Jean-Luc Picard, Geordi La Forge, Beverly CrusherThe team enters the control room and finds the wreckage.
Jean-Luc Picard, Geordi La Forge, Beverly CrusherThe team finds an injured Zephram Cochrane.
Jean-Luc Picard, Geordi La Forge, Beverly Crusher, Zephram CochraneThe Enterprise suffers a catastrophic decompression event.
William Riker, Worf, Deanna TroiData is held captive by the Borg and resists assimilation.
Data, Borg QueenData is being assimilated by the Borg, but he manages to thwart their initial attempt. A mysterious woman's voice speaks to him, and he glimpses her face before drones attack him with drill spikes.
Data, Borg QueenPicard and Beverly arrive at the post-apocalyptic town of Resurrection carrying an injured Cochrane.
Jean-Luc Picard, Beverly Crusher, Zephram CochranePicard and Beverly walk through the desolate, futuristic town toward the hospital.
Jean-Luc Picard, Beverly CrusherCochrane is treated by a local doctor while Picard and Beverly attempt to assist without revealing their origins.
Jean-Luc Picard, Beverly Crusher, Zephram CochranePicard modifies the hospital's battery unit using his tricorder.
Jean-Luc PicardPower is restored, and Cochrane is stabilized. Ruby Sloane enters and interacts with Picard.
Jean-Luc Picard, Beverly Crusher, Zephram Cochrane, Ruby SloanePicard encounters Lieutenant Scrimm, who is suspicious of his presence.
Jean-Luc Picard, Jonathan ScrimmWorf and a security team prepare to enter Deck 47 to investigate Borg activity.
Worf, William Riker, Deanna TroiWorf's team explores the Borg-infested deck.
WorfWorf and his team are ambushed by Borg drones in a dark corridor; Ensign Hawk is assimilated.
WorfBorg drones ambush Worf's team; a chaotic firefight ensues.
WorfWorf's team escapes through a hatch; Worf destroys the hatch to stop the Borg.
WorfPicard and Geordi inspect the damaged throttle valve on the warp ship.
Jean-Luc Picard, Geordi La ForgePicard and Geordi examine photos to find a clear view of the throttle assembly.
Jean-Luc Picard, Geordi La ForgeThe Borg Queen interrogates and begins modifying Data.
Data, Borg QueenSecurity guards are overwhelmed by Borg drones.
Riker, Worf, and Troi assess the Borg threat to the ship.
William Riker, Worf, Deanna TroiPicard attempts to get photographs from Ruby.
Jean-Luc Picard, Ruby Sloane, Beverly CrusherWorf prepares the security team for a final stand.
WorfRiker and Troi monitor the Borg surrounding Engineering.
William Riker, Deanna TroiWorf and his team wait for the Borg attack.
WorfRiker and Troi monitor the Borg surrounding Engineering.
William Riker, Deanna TroiWorf and security team hear strange noises from the walls.
WorfRiker and Troi observe Borg movement.
William Riker, Deanna TroiThe noises fade away, leaving Worf on high alert.
WorfRiker and Troi notice the Borg moving away from Engineering.
William Riker, Deanna TroiData is held by the Borg Queen and undergoes a transformation.
Data, Borg QueenRuby processes toxic waste while Picard watches from afar.
Jean-Luc Picard, Ruby SloanePicard breaks into Ruby's house and is confronted by her.
Jean-Luc Picard, Ruby SloaneScrimm watches Picard.
Jonathan ScrimmBorg modify the deflector dish.
Riker, Troi, and Worf discuss the Borg's actions.
William Riker, Worf, Deanna TroiPicard and Geordi work on the ship.
Jean-Luc Picard, Geordi La ForgeScrimm listens to Picard's plans.
Jonathan ScrimmCochrane is brought into the control room.
Jean-Luc Picard, Geordi La Forge, Beverly Crusher, Zephram CochranePicard, Geordi, and Beverly confirm the mission with Cochrane, who agrees to let them fly his ship. Geordi introduces himself to Cochrane.
Jean-Luc Picard, Data, Geordi La Forge, Beverly Crusher, Zephram CochranePicard and Beverly discuss the mission, their past, and Picard's feelings for Ruby.
Jean-Luc Picard, Beverly CrusherRuby struggles with her thoughts about Picard and decides to leave.
Ruby SloaneThe Enterprise in Earth orbit.
The Borg Queen seduces Data, who is experiencing human sensations.
Data, Borg QueenRiker and Worf prepare for a spacewalk to the hull.
William Riker, Worf, Deanna TroiThe team depressurizes and prepares to exit the ship.
William Riker, WorfRiker and Worf navigate the hull of the Enterprise.
William Riker, WorfBorg drones attack the landing party.
William Riker, WorfFinal preparations for the Phoenix launch.
Jean-Luc Picard, Geordi La Forge, Beverly Crusher, Zephram CochraneThe launch sequence begins.
Geordi La ForgePicard and Geordi initiate the countdown.
Jean-Luc Picard, Geordi La ForgeRuby arrives at the silo.
Jean-Luc Picard, Geordi La Forge, Ruby SloaneRuby is forced into the silo by Scrimm.
Ruby Sloane, Jonathan ScrimmScrimm and his soldiers take control of the room.
Ruby Sloane, Jonathan ScrimmRiker continues to work on the torpedo tube.
William RikerWorf and the security team defend their position.
William Riker, WorfRiker locks the torpedo into position.
William RikerTroi initiates the self-destruct sequence.
Deanna TroiSelf-destruct countdown continues.
Scrimm realizes they cannot stop the launch.
Ruby Sloane, Jonathan ScrimmScrimm threatens Picard.
Jean-Luc Picard, Geordi La Forge, Jonathan ScrimmRuby urges Picard to launch the ship.
Jean-Luc Picard, Ruby Sloane, Jonathan ScrimmPicard suspends the launch.
Jean-Luc Picard, Geordi La Forge, Jonathan ScrimmPicard and Geordi assess the situation.
Jean-Luc Picard, Geordi La ForgeGeordi uses his ocular implants to scan the room.
Geordi La ForgePicard and Geordi prepare to enter the room.
Jean-Luc Picard, Geordi La ForgePicard and Scrimm confront each other while Geordi works in the cockpit.
Jean-Luc Picard, Zephram Cochrane, Ruby Sloane, Jonathan ScrimmRiker fights a Borg in space.
William Riker, Borg QueenNo. He's a man with vision. He can see beyond the problems that surround us. He knows there's a better future out there for everyone... a future where crime, poverty and war are things of the past... a future where we reach out and seek our destiny in the stars. I believe in that future, too, Ruby. I believe in it in every fiber of my being. And I'm telling you... if we don't launch that warp ship tomorrow, there's a very good chance that future will never happen.
Mister Picard... this is Lieutenant Scrimm. I'm going to have to insist that you shut down the launch. You see, I know what you're doing... and I'm not going to just stand by and let it happen. Stop the launch, or I'll kill every one of your people out here... and I think you know who'll be first.
Until today... your emotions were trapped inside an artificial shell. You didn't know what it was to truly feel. And there's so much more for you to experience. I will guide you into a world of sensation unlike anything you can imagine. All you have to do... is give us access to your neural net.
They used copper pipes in their plumbing... so I melted it down... and fused it with some tritanium from one of our phaser casings. It's not the strongest alloy... but it's better than all this crude aluminum and steel.
I'd call them excuses. And the first excuse on both our lists was our "sense of duty." We convinced ourselves that it was more important than anything else. And you know what? It's not.
We've lost control of all weapons systems... Transporters are down... we can't get to a Shuttlecraft... and it would take us too long to fight our way down to deflector control...
I am unlike any lifeform you have encountered before. As an android, I am in complete control of my neural net. The information contained there cannot be forcibly removed.
Zephram, you had the vision to build that ship when no one else on this planet could see beyond their own problems. You flew that ship... all I did was push a few buttons.
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