Star Trek Generations Legacy

Star Trek: Generations is the first feature film with The Next Generation cast and the last film featuring Captain James T. Kirk.

Data's Emotion Chip

Data received an emotion chip from his father Dr. Noonien Soong to feel emotions after his biosynthetic body was damaged.

Picard's Courage Line

Picard told Data, 'Sometimes it takes courage to try, Data, and courage can be an emotion, too'.

“Sometimes it takes courage to try, Data, and courage can be an emotion, too”

Data's Emotional Journey

Data experienced laughter, fear, and regret after the chip made him feel emotions for the first time.

Picard as Father Figure

Picard snapped at Data, telling him it was an order, showing his role as both captain and father.

Emotion Chip Significance

The emotion chip was the most significant event in Data's life after 180 episodes of The Next Generation.

Picard's Final Advice

Picard's line about courage helped Data understand emotions without being overwhelmed by them.

Star Trek Generations Impact

Star Trek: Generations is available on DVD, Blu-ray, digital, and streams on Paramount+.

Data's Transformation

Data became more human after experiencing emotions, but remained the same person he always was.

Why This Quote Stands Out

Picard's line about courage is tied to Data's most significant emotional experience in the franchise.