| rdfs:comment | - For the first time, the full text of the order prohibiting contact with Talos IV is revealed: TOP SECRET For eyes of STARFLEET Command only Mr. Ward Cleaver 485 Mapleton Drive Mayfield, State My Dear Mr. Cleaver: This paragraph has absolutely nothing to do with anything. It is here merely to fill up space. Still, it is words, rather than repeated letters, since the latter might not give the proper appearance, namely, that of an actual note. I hope you can find a suitable explanation for Theodore’s unusual conduct. Yours truly, Cornelia Rayburn Thanks to
- In 2267, it was the only Starfleet regulation that carried the threat of capital punishment. (TOS episode: "The Menagerie") By 2320, the Federation was considering doing away with this last death penalty. When confronted with the fact that Ambassador Spock was traveling there, Captain Hikaru Sulu tried to reason with Spock to wait a few months until the order had been lifted. (TOS novel: Burning Dreams)
- General Order 7 was made part of Starfleet policy following the visit of the USS Enterprise to Talos IV in 2254. The rationale for the order was top secret, known only to Starfleet Command, and could only be revealed to subordinate officers upon a certified direct order issued by a flag officer. A file about the directive was also written (see full text below). However, not even it explained the reason for General Order 7. Usually kept locked, the file needed to be opened using a specific device.
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| abstract | - General Order 7 was made part of Starfleet policy following the visit of the USS Enterprise to Talos IV in 2254. The rationale for the order was top secret, known only to Starfleet Command, and could only be revealed to subordinate officers upon a certified direct order issued by a flag officer. A file about the directive was also written (see full text below). However, not even it explained the reason for General Order 7. Usually kept locked, the file needed to be opened using a specific device. In 2267, this was the only Starfleet regulation that carried the threat of capital punishment if broken. (TOS: "The Menagerie, Part I" ) TOP SECRET For eyes of STARFLEET Command only Subject: TALOS IV in third quadrant of vernal galaxy. Known facts: Detailed information cross referenced with 3XY phagrin level - mass computer. The only Earthship to visit the planet Talos IV was the USS Enterprise commanded by Captain Christopher Pike with Half-Vulcan Science Officer Spock. Recommendations: Be it hereby noted that said following instructions be incorporated in STARFLEET policy: NO ONE WILL EVER VISIT TALOS IV. The following officers have visited Talos IV and recommend that no Human should ever visit it again - - Captain Christopher Pike Half-Vulcan Science Officer Spock STARFLEET COMMAND by order of Robert L. Comsol Commanding Officer In the final draft script of "The Menagerie", this directive was instead called General Order 4 and the line of text restricting viewership of the document applied to "Starfleet Staff" rather than "Starfleet Command".
- In 2267, it was the only Starfleet regulation that carried the threat of capital punishment. (TOS episode: "The Menagerie") By 2320, the Federation was considering doing away with this last death penalty. When confronted with the fact that Ambassador Spock was traveling there, Captain Hikaru Sulu tried to reason with Spock to wait a few months until the order had been lifted. (TOS novel: Burning Dreams) By 2380, the death penalty for visiting Talos IV, as well as the classified nature of the Talosian species, had been lifted by Starfleet. Whether or not General Order 7 is otherwise still in effect, thus still restricting traffic to Talos, is unknown. (TNG novel: Q & A)
- For the first time, the full text of the order prohibiting contact with Talos IV is revealed: TOP SECRET For eyes of STARFLEET Command only Mr. Ward Cleaver 485 Mapleton Drive Mayfield, State My Dear Mr. Cleaver: This paragraph has absolutely nothing to do with anything. It is here merely to fill up space. Still, it is words, rather than repeated letters, since the latter might not give the proper appearance, namely, that of an actual note. For that matter, all of this is nonsense, and the only part of this that is to be read is the last paragraph, which part is the inspired creation of the producers of this very fine series. Another paragraph of stuff. Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their party. The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog. My typing is lousy, but the typewriter isn’t so hot either. After all, why should I take the blame for these mechanical imperfections, with which all of us must contend. Lew Burdette just hit a home run and Milwaukee leads seven to one in the series. This is the last line of the filler material of the note. No, my mistake, that was only the next to last. This is last. I hope you can find a suitable explanation for Theodore’s unusual conduct. Yours truly, Cornelia Rayburn Thanks to
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