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The Enterprise rushes to the aid of the planet Penthara Four, which has just been struck by an asteroid. The mission is closely supervised by unexpected visitor Rasmussen, who claims to be a historian from the 26th century. Hoping to seek advice from his futuristic guest, Captain Picard is forced to violate a Prime Directive, an act that has never bode well for either Picard or his crew. Written by Rick Berman, "A Matter of Time" was originally telecast November 23, 1991.