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The community in the virtual universe of Star Trek Online has gathered to honor the memory of Sir Patrick Stewart, who left the world at the age of 86. Game lovers held a symbolic memorial ceremony, dedicated to the actor who gave life to Captain Jean-Luc Picard in The Next Generation series and several films in the franchise. In other locations within the game, players kept candles lit, thus honoring Stewart, who died after a short battle with Alzheimer's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies.
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This user went on to describe the spontaneous reactions of the community: One of the amazing things to see after the announcement was the spontaneous reactions and the gatherings of so many people who wanted to express their grief. From the massive gatherings at ESD, the Academy and even Qo'noS, to the massive gathering of Galaxy-class ships outside ESD to form a Guard of Honor. About 40-50 ships began to appear at the ESD, and without a word, they all gathered in formation and fired fire.
There's something beautiful about it for me, to see so many people coming together without any outside challenge, just to be there for each other, to show love and respect for this incredible person. I hope with all my heart that Sir Patrick knew how many people he inspired (and the characters he played) over the years, and how great an example both Jean-Luc and Patrick were as a person, trying to be a better person and being there to help and support others. Let's borrow a line from Nemesis that seemed appropriate: This is what it means to be human: to do more than you are.
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Currently, players are requesting the game's developer, Cryptic Studios, to add a permanent tribute to Stewart by including Picard's famous chateau in the game. „Please consider recreating Château Picard, the family home of Jean-Luc Picard in La Barre, France, as a quiet and explorable place on Earth , another user wrote, Thin_Perspective4127. This place would provide players of all factions ”a quiet place where they can gather, remember and address their respect.
Star Trek Online has allowed us to explore the galaxy for years. But sometimes, the most significant destination is not a distant star system. It's a quiet living on Earth , the same user added. Other community members have asked Cryptic Studios to add a statue of Picard to the Starfleet Academy video game version, complete with a memorial plaque. Other proposals include an optional annual commemoration event for the Community.
Cryptic Studios issued its own statement in response to the tragic news. At a time when no one was sure if Star Trek had a future, your warmth and resilience gave us hope, said the developer. For seven years, you were Captain Enterprise, and you retained that dignity in all aspects of life. A knight in the truest sense of the word, and a man who will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Sir Patrick Stewart.
Honours from around the entertainment world were paid overnight, including by Stewart's fellow cast members on Star Trek, Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige, and fellow X-Men members Sir Ian McKellen and Hugh Jackman. Bethesda also paid tribute to Stewart for his role in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion.