Jean-Luc Picard is one of Star Trek's most famous characters, second only to James T. Kirk. After assuming command of the Starship Enterprise in 2263, Picard honored the Starfleet mission statement by seeking out new life and new civilizations, including the Borg, the Tamarians, and the powerful Q Continuum. Yet while Picard was an excellent commander, his stoic nature limited his social life aboard the Galaxy-class Enterprise-D during his appearances in the Star Trek franchise.