History Fridge / StarTrekFirstContact

* The coolant from the warp core is shown to be caustic to human tissue, as seen when the Borg Queen's organic components are destroyed after Data smashes the container and the coolant floods the room; it's also why Picard scrambles to climb to safety. We then see that the coolant eroded the organic tissue that had been grafted onto Data's body. And if Data was able to feel it when the Queen gently blew across his skin, he surely was able to feel his human skin dissolving. Badass points to Data, however, since he flooded the room on purpose.

* The ''Bozeman'' is mentioned as part of the fleet to engage the Borg, and even has Kelsey Grammer reprising his role as one of the voices among the radio-chatter during the battle. The ''Bozeman'' was the ship misplaced in time and thrown forward 90 years during the TNG episode "Cause and Effect", something similar to what happens to the ''Enterprise'' in this movie. Also, the ship itself is named after ''Bozeman, Montana'', the very site of First Contact.

* The coolant from the warp core is shown to be caustic to human tissue, as seen when the Borg Queen's organic components are destroyed after Data smashes the container and the coolant floods the room; it's also why Picard scrambles to climb to safety. We then see that the coolant eroded the organic tissue that had been grafted onto Data's body. And if Data was able to feel it when the Queen gently blew across his skin, he surely was able to feel his human skin dissolving. Badass points to Data, however, since he flooded the room on purpose.

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* Data notes the irony of Cochrane choosing a weapon of war (a ballistic missile) to bring forth an era of world peace. He seems to overlook the fact that ballistic missiles were often used for peaceful space launches throughout the Cold War. In fact, in RealLife this was the fate of the Titan missiles after they were withdrawn from service as [=ICBMs=] in the 1980s.

* Data notes the irony of Cochrane choosing a weapon of war (a ballistic missile) to bring forth an era of world peace. He seems to overlook the fact that ballistic missiles were often used for peaceful space launches throughout the Cold War. In fact, in RealLife this was the fate of the Titan missiles after they were withdrawn from service as ICBMs in the 1980s.

* In the trailer, Data recites the Borg catchphrase, "Resisitance is futile," but [[ItIsPronouncedTroPay pronounces it more like "feutal" than "fewtile".]] Not only did this hint to the audience that [[TrailersAlwaysSpoil Data didn't join the collective,]] it's a MeaningfulEcho of when Polaski mispronounced Data's name in a similar fashion on the show. Data didn't simply mock the Borg, he emphasized that they were never compatible.

* While Picard undergoes SanitySlippage on the Enterprise, the two people best qualified to help him -- Riker, the NumberTwo whose job is to be DevilsAdvocate for his Captain, and Troi, TheEmpath and ship's psychologist -- are down on Earth, unawares. The remaining senior staff on the Enterprise are people least likely to give Picard the WhatTheHellHero he desperately needs. Worf is too much of a [[MyMasterRightOrWrong my captain right or wrong]] to go against Picard until it's too late, Data is an emotions newbie who has no idea what hate and revenge can do to a rational mind, and Crusher has her hands full just keeping the crew alive to play conscience to Jean-Luc. Thank god for Lily...

* There's a reason Geordi finally opted for prosthetics, which he refused in the main show. Lursa and B'Etor exploited his visor to nearly destroy the ship -- and [[Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS4E24TheMindsEye it wasn't the first time]] an enemy had exploited it. That probably made Geordi decide it was for the better for security purposes.
** Or even Starfleet security told him if he didn't switch to the implants, he'd never be allowed to work on a starship again. After all, losing the flagship of the Federation to an out-of-date Bird of Prey probably resulted in someone upstairs getting really pissed. If he hadn't switched to the implants, he probably wouldn't have been allowed to remain Picard's pick for Chief Engineer on the Enterprise-E.

* WebSite/SFDebris pointed out that Picard's raving about not sacrificing the ''Enterprise''-E could be in part justified because of his anger at losing the ''Enterprise''-D in the the previous film, and lingering feelings of having lost the ''Stargazer'' before the events of TNG. Note that Picard has a look of utter horror on his face when he realizes the model he smashed in the cabinet with the gun is that of the ''Enterprise''-D which is why his "Make them pay" rant goes off the deep end.
** Another bit of FridgeBrilliance. Picard's refusal to pull back may not have been purely out of revenge. We know he could hear the Borg in his head sometimes. Who's to say they weren't still able to influence him, especially with the Borg Queen herself there. It's not that hard to believe they were giving little mental pokes to enhance feelings that were already there.
** Also the fact that this would make it the ''third'' ship lost under Picard's command. Given the circumstances, it likely wouldn't be held against him, but even so. Third time is the charm.
*** It wouldn't be held against him at all, because if they destroy the ship they're never going back to their own time. Their plan was to isolate on an island, or in rural US for the away team and "Stay out of history's way" spending the rest of their lives in relative obscurity. Which is another reason he'd hesitate so long. Not exactly optimal retirement even if it might be their duty to do so.