: The shuttle used by Picard and Riker is named the Saavik , an "Easter egg" referencing the Vulcan officer from the original series films.

: The U.S.S. Titan , commanded by the rigid Captain Liam Shaw, arrives but initially refuses to engage the Shrike . Eventually, Seven of Nine manipulates events to help Picard, leading to a tense standoff with the Shrike 's commander, Vadic , who demands Jack's surrender.

The second episode of Star Trek: Picard Season 3, titled centers on Jean-Luc Picard's high-stakes attempt to rescue Beverly Crusher and the shocking revelation that changes his life forever. Plot Summary

: Picard and Riker board the S.S. Eleos to find a wounded Beverly Crusher in stasis and her son, Jack Crusher , who has been protecting her. As the menacing ship Shrike corners them, Picard realizes that Jack is his son, a discovery that shifts his entire perspective on the mission.