Star Trek: The Next Generation

The Enterprise receives a visiting delegation belonging to a telepathic species. These beings communicate solely through thought and have no understanding of spoken language, requiring the crew to accommodate their unique mode of interaction in the smooth official diplomatic exchange.

Dark Page is an episode of the science‑fiction programme set in the Star Trek universe. It forms part of the series' ongoing narrative, presenting a self‑contained story that fits within the broader continuity. As an episode, it follows the familiar format of the show, delivering a concise plot that revolves around the crew of the Enterprise. In this particular instalment, the Enterprise receives a visiting delegation from a species that communicates solely through telepathy. The visitors have no concept of spoken language, meaning that conventional verbal exchange is meaningless to them. The crew therefore has to accommodate a form of interaction that relies entirely on mental transmission, highlighting the challenges of first contact when linguistic frameworks differ completely. The episode therefore centres on the Enterprise's role as host, extending its hospitality to the telepathic guests. By welcoming the delegation, the ship provides a setting in which both parties can attempt to bridge the gap between thought‑based and spoken communication. The storyline remains focused on this encounter, without introducing additional characters or subplots, keeping the narrative tight around the central premise.