Q Continuum
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The Q Continuum is the extradimensional plane of existence that is home to the omnipotent race known as "the Q." The term is also used to refer collectively to the Q themselves.
The Q Continuum cannot be perceived by humanoids as it truly exists, and thus will appear as analogues from the viewers' cultures.
[edit] Perceptions
- It was first perceived as a long, dusty road by Kathryn Janeway and Tuvok (VGR episode "Death Wish")
- Later, it was viewed as part of the American Civil War by the crew of USS Voyager (VGR episode "The Q and the Grey").
- When Selar was brought to the Q Continuum during the Q Civil War, she perceived it as the planet Tyrus III, a battlefront during the Vulcan-Romulan War. (NF short story: "'Q'uandary").
- It was also seen as Times Square on New Year's Eve in the world of Dixon Hill by Captain Picard and Data. (TNG novel: I, Q)
The Q Continuum was preceded in terms of "first of the two to exist" by the Q's neighbors, the M Continuum. (TNG novels: I, Q and Q-Zone)
- In the audio production Spock vs. Q: The Sequel, Q implies that there is also a "P Continuum," and that the P can command the Q (as in "mind your P's and Q's").
[edit] Connections
- Q Continuum article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
- Q Continuum article at Star Trek Expanded Universe, the fanon Star Trek wiki.
