Jean-Luc Picard
Jean-Luc Picard This post is dedicated to the memory of Sir Patrick Stewart (1940-2026) Leader, diplomat, officer, archaeologist, pulp detective story afficionado, vintner, peacemaker, Jean-Luc Picard was many things. From promising Starfleet officer he would go on to command two starships Enterprise and become one of the most renown and revered officers in Starfleet and Federation history. Early Years Born in La Barre, France in 2305 to Maurice and Yvette Picard, family owners of Chateau Picard Vineyard. Jean-Luc had a somewhat rocky relationship with his older brother Robert. Around 2316 Yvette Picard died by suicide, a memory which Jean-Luc would try to hide for the rest of his life. In 2323, much to the displeasure of his father Jean-Luc entered Starfleet Academy. During his academy years Jean-Luc would take an interest in archaeology, becoming a top student of professor Richard Galen. In April 2323 he won the academy marathon at Danula II, the fi...