gene roddenberry

Gene Roddenberry, not to be confused with a new strain of roses bred to withstand the rigors of space travel, was in fact a rather clever Earthling who spent a good deal of his time convincing others that space wasn't just a great place to dump old satellites and defunct electric car prototypes. He is best known for creating 'Star Trek', a prophetic vision suggesting that one day humans would talk into small, portable communication devices, argue with their computers, and get doors to open just by walking up to them. His uncanny ability to predict that humans would continue to have interpersonal conflicts even in space was, and still is, hailed as revolutionary.

Travel Advice

Time travel to the 20th century is required to meet the visionary in person, though it is considered highly illegal and morally dubious by the Time Enforcement Commission. Stick to viewing reruns and attending fan conventions.

Where to Find

Roddenberry can be found in reruns, on DVD collections, and at the heart of every 'Trekkie' gathering. For a holographic meet and greet, visit the nearest HoloDeck, available at select Galactic Rest Stops.

What to Avoid

Avoid confusing him with Gene Rodberry, the intergalactic fruit merchant known for his aggressive marketing of 'spaceberries'. Also, do not engage in temporal tourism to alter historical television schedules; the results could be catastrophic.

Fun Fact

Little known fact: Gene Roddenberry was posthumously made the first and only member of the 'Intergalactic Hall of Fame for Creative Use of Starship Cupholders'.