World War III is a nuclear war in 2026. The fallout leads to despair and an innovation. Zefram Cochrane makes first contact with aliens in 2063 after achieving warp. The crew of the Enterprise communicate with extraterrestrial whales in Star Trek 4.
4=4th international. Coincidence? I think not! The truth is out there. :possadist-ufo:
Start with season 2 of TNG and go from there to DS9. The rest you can take or leave.
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