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If you're asking for the "in-universe" answer... the "Q" are eternal, so they have always existed since the universe began. But they didn't find it necessary to test humanity until Picard made his first voyage as captain of the Enterprise. The Q's motives are never entirely clear, but obviously they perceived humanity to be a growing threat to galactic peace and stability and therefore they decided to intervene.
As far as the "real-world" answer... Gene Roddenberry was an atheist, but nonetheless wanted humanity to be "judged" by some sort of omnipotent power and to be found worthy. The character of "Q" provided this, and also served as an example of how beings with absolute power could still be fallible.
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Is Q a Star-fleet personnel?
The Q are a godlike race in Star Trek who exist in the Q continuum and have extra special powers. They appear in Star Trek the Next Generation, Star Trek Deep Space 9, and Star Trek Voyager.
What are some facts about Q?
Q, played by John de Lancie, is a character in the Star Trek mythology who appears in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. The name "Q" is also shared by other members of the Q Continuum. Gene Roddenberry chose the letter "Q" for the character and species in honor of his friend, Janet Quarton. Beginning with the pilot episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Q became a popular recurring character, in large part because of the comedic and dramatic chemistry between de Lancie and Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard.
What are the ratings and certificates for Star Trek Voyager - 1995 The Q and the Grey 3-11?
Star Trek Voyager - 1995 The Q and the Grey 3-11 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG
Name of the omniptive beings in Star Trek next gerenation?
The Q
When will Star Trek online come out?
Star Trek Online came out on Feb 2, 2010.
What would you do if you had a star trek starship?
bring peace to the galaxy. and destroy Q.
When did Star Trek armada come out?
Release date of Star Trek Armada is February 29, 2000. Star Trek Armada is a RTS video game from Activision.
Do any tv Character's names that begin with letter Q?
yes. Q , who was played by John De lancie on Star Trek - The Next Generation, & Quark, who was played by Armin Shimerman on Star Trek - Deep Space Nine.
What are the release dates for Star Trek Voyager - 1995 The Q and the Grey 3-11?
Star Trek Voyager - 1995 The Q and the Grey 3-11 was released on: USA: 27 November 1996 Germany: 3 July 1998
What are the release dates for Star Trek Deep Space Nine - 1993 Q-Less 1-6?
Star Trek Deep Space Nine - 1993 Q-Less 1-6 was released on: USA: 7 February 1993
When did Star Trek trading cards first come out?
Star Trek trading cards first came out in 1967.
What country does the word trek come from?
Probably America coz of Star Trek lol
