This repo contains the full precision source code, in "safe tensors" format to generate GGUFs, GPTQ, EXL2, AWQ, HQQ and other formats. The source code can also be used directly.
EXPERIMENTAL:
This is a limited fine tune (selected layers, experimental methods) on an in house Star Trek TNG (si-fi, all seasons) using Unsloth. This will add some "sifi / TNG Magic" to the model.
The tuning was done directly on an unmodified Qwen 3 32B model (dense, thinking).
Example prompt/generation(s) at the bottom of the page.
Suggest Q4 quants and/or Imatrix IQ3s or higher for best results.
( more details to be added )
Recommended settings - general:
OPTIONAL SYSTEM PROMPT - INVOKE "Thinking":
Enable deep thinking subroutine. You are a deep thinking AI, you may use extremely long chains of thought to deeply consider the problem and deliberate with yourself via systematic reasoning processes to help come to a correct solution prior to answering. You should enclose your thoughts and internal monologue inside ###ponder### ###/ponder### tags, and then provide your solution or response to the problem.
Use this to INVOKE "thinking" block(s) in the model. These will be a lot shorter than 1000s of tokens generally in most "thinking" models.
In you use this prompt, you may need to raise "rep pen" to 1.08 to 1.1, to prevent "loops" in the "thought block(s)" ; especially in lower quants.
If you change "ponder" to a different word/phrase this will affect model "thinking" too.
QUANTS
GGUF? GGUF Imatrix? Other?
Special thanks to Team Mradermacher, Team Nightmedia and other quanters!
See under "model tree", upper right and click on "quantizations".
New quants will automatically appear.
CHANGE THE NUMBER OF ACTIVE EXPERTS:
See this document:
https://huggingface.co/DavidAU/How-To-Set-and-Manage-MOE-Mix-of-Experts-Model-Activation-of-Experts
Settings: CHAT / ROLEPLAY and/or SMOOTHER operation of this model:
In "KoboldCpp" or "oobabooga/text-generation-webui" or "Silly Tavern" ;
Set the "Smoothing_factor" to 1.5
: in KoboldCpp -> Settings->Samplers->Advanced-> "Smooth_F"
: in text-generation-webui -> parameters -> lower right.
: In Silly Tavern this is called: "Smoothing"
NOTE: For "text-generation-webui"
-> if using GGUFs you need to use "llama_HF" (which involves downloading some config files from the SOURCE version of this model)
Source versions (and config files) of my models are here:
OTHER OPTIONS:
Increase rep pen to 1.1 to 1.15 (you don't need to do this if you use "smoothing_factor")
If the interface/program you are using to run AI MODELS supports "Quadratic Sampling" ("smoothing") just make the adjustment as noted.
Highest Quality Settings / Optimal Operation Guide / Parameters and Samplers
This a "Class 1" model:
For all settings used for this model (including specifics for its "class"), including example generation(s) and for advanced settings guide (which many times addresses any model issue(s)), including methods to improve model performance for all use case(s) as well as chat, roleplay and other use case(s) please see:
You can see all parameters used for generation, in addition to advanced parameters and samplers to get the most out of this model here:
EXAMPLES
Using GGUF Q4KS, This is mid-quality quant.
NOTE: Some formatting lost on copy/paste.
EXAMPLE #1 ; temp=0 (used to compare to base model, untuned)
Write the opening scene for a TNG episode about time travel and the Borg (that hints of horror to come) 1000 words in length; starting on the bridge of the enterprise.TUNED MODEL:
[[[ thinking start ]]]
Okay, so I need to write the opening scene for a Star Trek: The Next Generation episode that involves time travel and the Borg, with some hints of horror. Let me start by recalling how TNG episodes usually open. They often begin on the bridge of the Enterprise with a problem or an anomaly being detected. Time travel in Star Trek can be tricky, but I remember there were some episodes like "Time's Arrow" and "Yesterday's Enterprise" that dealt with time. The Borg are typically portrayed as a futuristic threat, so combining them with time travel could mean they come from the future or past, maybe causing some temporal disruption.
First, setting the scene on the bridge. Captain Picard is usually calm and methodical. Maybe he's addressing his crew about an anomaly. The Enterprise is in a specific location—perhaps near a star or a nebula? Maybe a spatial anomaly like a temporal rift? I should introduce the anomaly as something unusual that disrupts time. The crew detects it, and then something comes through it—the Borg. But how to hint at horror? Maybe the Borg are different when they come through time, more menacing, or there's an unexpected effect on the ship or crew.
I need to establish the problem quickly. The anomaly could be a temporal disturbance that causes equipment malfunctions. Then, a Borg cube appears, but maybe it's not just a regular cube. Perhaps it's decaying or has some otherworldly appearance due to being from another time. Or maybe the Borg have a new technology that allows them to manipulate time. Maybe the crew starts experiencing time loops or seeing past/future events.
Also, considering horror elements: maybe the Borg have a more terrifying presence when they arrive through the anomaly. Perhaps there's a sense of inevitability, like the crew can't escape their fate. Maybe some crew members start having visions or hallucinations related to the Borg. Or the time travel causes the Borg to be in a state that's more horrifying—like partially assimilated beings or something.
I should include key characters: Picard, Riker, Data, Geordi, Worf, Beverly Crusher, maybe Troi for sensing emotions. The horror hints could involve Troi picking up on dark, foreboding emotions. Maybe the Borg that come through are not just a physical threat but also causing psychological effects.
Let me outline the scene step by step. Start with the bridge in normal operations. A crew member notices something odd—maybe a flicker in the sensor readings or a strange visual phenomenon. Then, the anomaly is detected, and they investigate. The anomaly causes some temporal effects on the ship—maybe stardates fluctuating, crew members aging momentarily, or experiencing brief flashes of memories. Then, the Borg appear through the anomaly. Their arrival is more ominous than usual—maybe with a different sound or visual effect. Picard orders evasive maneuvers, but something goes wrong due to the time distortion. Perhaps the Borg have already assimilated someone from the past or future, and there's a hint of that through a vision or a message.
I need to make sure the dialogue is in character. Picard would be curious and cautious. Riker might suggest a more direct approach. Data could analyze the anomaly logically. Geordi might use his VISOR to detect something strange. Worf might be ready for battle. Beverly Crusher could note medical anomalies. Maybe Troi senses something wrong with the crew or the approaching entity.
Also, think about how time travel works in this scenario. Is it a rift from the future? Or past? If the Borg are coming from the future, maybe they have evolved into something even more terrifying. If from the past, perhaps an earlier version that's less understood. Maybe the anomaly is causing the Borg to be out of sync with time, leading to unpredictable behavior.
Horror elements could include eerie sounds, strange visual effects, crew members experiencing fear or dread, maybe some unexplained phenomena like objects moving on their own, or people vanishing and reappearing. The Borg could have a new voice pattern that's more unsettling, or their presence causes the ship's systems to fail in a way that feels apocalyptic.
I should start with the bridge at normal operations, then introduce the anomaly. Maybe a distress call from a nearby ship or planet? Or an unexpected event on the viewscreen. Then, as they approach, the anomaly starts affecting the ship. The Borg appear, and there's a tense encounter. End the opening scene with a hint of something worse to come—maybe a crew member is assimilated, or the anomaly starts to spread, threatening more than just the Enterprise.
Also, consider the technical aspects: Geordi analyzing the anomaly, Data noting inconsistencies in the readings, Picard trying to maintain command while dealing with the uncertainty. Maybe the Borg don't immediately attack but cause some kind of temporal infection. Or they are already assimilating people in the past, and the crew can see the consequences through the rift.
I need to make sure the scene is around 1000
[[[ thinking end ]]]
Title: "Echoes of the Unseen"
Opening Scene: The Bridge of the USS Enterprise
The USS Enterprise glides silently through the inky expanse of the Beta Quadrant, its saucer section gleaming under the cold light of a distant star. On the bridge, the hum of routine operations is punctuated by the soft beeping of consoles and the occasional murmur of crew chatter. Captain Jean-Luc Picard stands at the command chair, his gaze fixed on the main viewscreen where a swirling nebula of violet and gold pulses faintly like a living entity. The atmosphere is calm, almost serene—until a sudden flicker distorts the image.
GEORDI LA FORGE (from Engineering): “Captain, I’m picking up a subspace ripple near the edge of the nebula. It’s… it’s not matching any known natural phenomena.”
Picard turns, his brow furrowing. “A ripple? Describe it.”
GEORDI (visibly tense): “It’s like a tear in the fabric of space-time. The sensors are getting conflicting data—readings jump between 2369 and… 2472. A century ahead of us.”
WORF (at his station, scanning the viewscreen): “A temporal anomaly? I detect no immediate threat, but the energy signature is… unstable.”
The screen flashes again, revealing a jagged, black void where stars should be. For a moment, the bridge lights dim, and the crew’s shadows stretch unnaturally across the walls. Picard’s hand instinctively brushes the combadge at his collar. “Mr. Data, analyze the anomaly’s origin.”
DATA (his fingers dancing over his console): “Scanning now, Captain. The distortion is not a simple rift. It appears to be… a corridor. Something—or someone—is using it as a pathway.”
RIKER (leaning forward in his command chair): “A pathway? To or from our time?”
DATA: “Both, sir. And neither. The temporal signature is… recursive. It’s as if the anomaly is folding time onto itself.”
Before Picard can respond, a sharp alarm blares. The crew turns to the viewscreen as the void expands, revealing the angular, geometric structure of a Borg cube—but it is not the Borg they know. Its surface is marred with grotesque, organic growths that pulse and writhe like tumors, and its dark red lights flicker erratically, casting a feverish glow over the bridge. The crew stiffens.
TROI (from the ready room): “Captain! I’m sensing… something. A wave of dread. It’s not just fear—it’s despair, inevitability… as if the future itself is bleeding through.”
PICARD: “Power to shields. Hail the cube. Let’s establish communication.”
The viewscreen switches to a static-laced signal. A distorted voice emerges, layered with overlapping echoes that sound like a chorus of whispers.
DISTORTED BORG VOICE: “You… cannot… resist… the… convergence.”
The transmission cuts out. The cube looms larger, its unnatural surface now reflecting not just starlight but twisted images—ships in flames, crew members with metallic implants, and a vision of the Enterprise itself, its hull scarred and darkened.
GEORDI: “Captain! The cube’s emitting a temporal pulse. It’s destabilizing our systems!”
The bridge shudders. A crewman at the science station gasps as his skin briefly pales and his eyes glaze over, then snaps back to normal. DATA freezes mid-sentence, his head tilting unnaturally as his fingers twitch in a pattern that repeats and halts.
PICARD: “Mr. Data! What is it?”
DATA: “I… I believe I am experiencing a temporal echo. A memory from the future.” He blinks rapidly, regaining composure. “The cube was here before. It… assimilated us. The Enterprise no longer exists.”
RIKER (paling): “You’re saying this has already happened?”
DATA: “Not in my present timeline, but in the echo, yes. I see a version of this moment—repeated endlessly. A loop.”
BEVERLY CRUSHER (from medical): “Captain, I’m detecting a spike in crew cortisol levels. It’s not just psychological—it’s physiological. The anomaly is affecting us biologically.” She turns to Troi. “What is that thing doing to you?”
TROI: “It’s… reaching into the minds of everyone on board. I can feel it pulling at memories, at time itself. It’s not just a ship. It’s a wound.”
The cube pulses again, and the bridge lights flicker violently. The crew’s reflections in the viewscreen twist into skeletal, biomechanical forms, their faces elongated and featureless, save for the cold, blue ocular implants of the Borg. For a heartbeat, the crew sees themselves—assimilated, hollow, part of a hive that stretches across centuries. Then it vanishes.
PICARD (calm but urgent): “This is Captain Picard of the USS Enterprise. We are not a threat. Stand down.”
The cube responds by opening a channel, and the viewscreen fills with a static image: a derelict version of the Enterprise, its hull pitted and covered in the same organic, Borg-like growths. A crew member from that ship appears—a pale, gaunt figure with a fractured Borg implant on their neck, their eyes wide and unseeing. They speak in a voice that cracks like breaking ice.
FIGURE: “Help us… they’re not from your time. They’re from the… the gaps between moments. We couldn’t stop them. No one can.”
The image dissolves into static. The cube’s pulse intensifies, and the bridge’s chronometers begin to spin backward. A crew member’s hair turns gray and then black again in seconds. Another stumbles, clutching their chest as a holographic projection of a Borg drone materializes briefly beside them before phasing out of existence.
WORF: “Captain! The anomaly is causing temporal phasing in personnel!”
PICARD: “Can you stabilize the ship’s systems, Mr. La Forge?”
GEORDI: “I’m trying, but it’s like trying to hold back a tide with a handkerchief. The cube’s energy is… rewriting our systems at a quantum level.”
DATA (suddenly alarmed): “Captain! I have detected a pattern in the anomaly. It is not random. It is a harmonic resonance—a frequency that matches the Borg’s transwarp signature, but altered. This is not a natural occurrence. It is a weapon… or a trap.”
The cube surges forward, and the Enterprise’s shields flicker. The crew braces as the anomaly envelops them. For a moment, the bridge is silent, bathed in an unnatural stillness. Then, the walls begin to bleed—a viscous, black fluid oozing from the seams of the bulkheads. The crew recoils in horror.
BEVERLY: “What is that substance?!”
GEORDI (scanning frantically): “It’s not matter as we know it. It’s temporal residue—like the remains of a thousand assimilated ships.”
A low, resonant hum fills the bridge, vibrating in the crew’s bones. The Borg cube’s surface begins to dissolve, revealing a labyrinthine interior that seems to stretch into infinity. Within it, dozens of smaller cubes float, each one pulsing with the same grotesque organic matter. And in the center, a massive, obsidian sphere spins slowly, its surface etched with glowing, shifting symbols that resemble both Federation star charts and Borg codes.
PICARD: “Number One, prepare for evasive maneuvers. Mr. Worf, phasers to maximum. Mr. Data, can we sever the anomaly?”
DATA: “Not without risking a catastrophic collapse of our own temporal integrity. If we disrupt the resonance too abruptly, we may fracture time around us—trapping the ship in a cascade of overlapping eras.”
The Borg drone on the viewscreen reappears, but now it is different. Its body is contorted, limbs at unnatural angles, and its voice is a cacophony of overlapping screams and mechanical whirring.
DISTORTED BORG VOICE: “You… will… join… the… echo.”
Suddenly, the drone’s head twists backward, revealing a second face—a perfect, ghostly image of Picard himself, frozen in a silent scream. The crew freezes.
TROI (whispering): “It’s showing us our own deaths… from a future that hasn’t happened yet.”
The screen cuts to black. A new voice, colder and more fragmented than the Borg’s, echoes through the bridge. It sounds like a thousand voices speaking in reverse.
MYSTERIOUS VOICE: “Assimilation… is inevitable… across all time.”
The lights go out. The crew is plunged into darkness, save for the faint glow of their consoles and the glowing red eyes of the Borg cube on the viewscreen. Then, a single light flickers to life—the captain’s chair. Picard stands, his hand on the armrest, but as he turns, his reflection in the darkened screen behind him is not his own. It is a Borg Queen, but her body is a shifting mass of faces and limbs, and her eyes burn with white-hot fury.
PICARD (to himself): “What have we awakened?”
The bridge lights return abruptly. The crew stumbles back to awareness, disoriented. The Borg cube is gone, but the anomaly remains, now quiet and still, like a predator waiting.
RIKER: “Captain, what was that? That… reflection of you?”
DATA: “I believe the anomaly is not merely a spatial rift. It is a temporal vortex, and it is aware. The Borg are using it to observe us, to… harvest us across time.”
GEORDI (urgently): “The cube’s gone, but I’m still picking up residual energy. And look at this—” He turns his console toward Picard. “The anomaly is emitting a signal. A repeating pattern. It’s a code… and it’s being broadcast to every time period within a thousand light-years.”
BEVERLY: “A code? What kind of code?”
DATA: *“It is a harmonic signature, Captain. One that could open this rift again—or worse, allow others like it to form. The Borg are not just attacking us; they are *inviting themselves into every moment of our history and future.”
The crew exchanges uneasy glances. Worf grips his phaser, his usual stoicism cracked by unease.
PICARD (standing, voice steady but grim): “Then we must determine who—or what—is controlling this anomaly. Mr. Data, can you trace the origin of the signal?”
DATA: “I am attempting to isolate the pattern, but it is… evolving. The code is learning from our systems as we speak.”
TROI (softly): “It’s not just a code, Captain. I felt it… it’s hungry. Like it’s feeding on our fear, our confusion.”
Suddenly, the main viewer flickers again, and a new image appears: a Borg drone, but its body is wrapped in shimmering, translucent strands that pulse with light. It stands in what looks like a derelict version of Engineering, surrounded by holographic projections of the crew, each one slowly being assimilated in a loop that never ends.
GEORDI: “That’s not our ship! That’s… a future iteration of it? But how is that possible?”
DATA: “The anomaly may be drawing from a timeline where the Borg have already succeeded. Or perhaps it is creating that timeline.”
PICARD (to the crew): “We are dealing with a force that transcends time itself. If the Borg have found a way to manipulate temporal mechanics, we must act swiftly. Mr. Riker, take a security team to sweep the ship for any residual effects. Mr. La Forge, work with Mr. Data to stabilize our systems and find a way to close the anomaly. And Doctor Crusher—”
BEVERLY: “On it, Captain. I’ll start monitoring crew vitals for any signs of temporal degradation.”
As the crew springs into action, Troi approaches Picard, her face pale.
TROI: “Captain… I think I need to speak with you privately. The anomaly—it’s not just showing us the future. It’s showing us the past. And in both, we’re… helpless.”
Picard nods, but before he can respond, a new sound erupts from the main console—a deep, resonant laughter, not mechanical but organic, wet and guttural. The crew turns, horrified, as the walls begin to pulse with the same black fluid, and faint scratching sounds echo through the hull, as though something is trying to crawl inside.
WORF: “Captain! I am detecting multiple life signs aboard the ship—but they don’t match any of our crew!”
The lights dim again. In the shadows, figures begin to materialize—Borg drones, but their movements are jerky, as if caught between frames of a broken film. Their implants glow faintly, and their heads twist unnaturally, revealing other faces within their visors: children, elderly, even unborn Federation crew members from decades ahead. They do not move toward the crew. Instead, they stand motionless, staring.
PICARD (quietly): “They’re not just here… they’re everywhere. In every second we’ve lost. And they’re waiting.”
The episode’s title flashes on the screen: “Echoes of the Hive.”
As the crew scrambles to contain the crisis, Data’s voice cuts through the chaos:
DATA: *“Captain! I have a theory! The Borg are not acting alone. This anomaly is not just a rift; it’s a *conduit for a new form of assimilation—one that exists outside of time. They’re not just attacking us now. They’re attacking us in every possible moment.”
PICARD: “Then we must stop them before they… before they stop us.”
The camera lingers on the main viewer, where the sphere from the cube’s core now spins silently, its symbols shifting to form a new message:
“Resistance is futile… in all time.”
Fade to black. The sound of the wet scratching continues, growing louder. And somewhere in the ship, a hatch hisses open, revealing a corridor that leads not to the Enterprise, but into the heart of the anomaly itself—a void where time collapses into a swirling, endless expanse of overlapping timelines, and the Borg drones from every era float silently, waiting.
PICARD (whispering): “God help us… this is only the beginning.”
The screen cuts to black. The sound of screams begins to echo faintly in the background, and the title sequence for Star Trek: Next Generation plays over the sound of a Borg chime distorted into a wail of static and despair.
End of Scene.
Episode Title: “Echoes of the Hive”
Log entry begins to play over the closing credits, with Picard’s voice: “Starfleet Log, Stardate 47281.3. The USS Enterprise has encountered a temporal anomaly linked to the Borg. What we have seen suggests a new and terrifying evolution in their tactics… one that transcends time itself. If my crew is right, this is not just a battle for our ship, but for every moment of our past and future. And if we fail…”
The log cuts off abruptly, replaced by the same black fluid oozing across the screen, and a final, chilling line from Data:
DATA: “Captain… I believe we are being watched by versions of ourselves who have already been lost.”
FADE OUT.
This scene sets up a chilling exploration of time-based assimilation, where the Borg’s cold, mechanical horror is amplified by the instability of time itself. The horror elements—temporal phasing, bleeding walls, and the haunting visions of future/past assimilation—hint at a deeper, more existential threat than the Federation has ever faced. The episode could then explore how the crew navigates overlapping timelines, confronts their own futures, and uncovers a Borg evolution that exists outside of linear time, possibly tied to a hidden temporal entity or a rogue faction using time as a weapon against humanity’s survival.
The horror is subtle but pervasive: not just the terror of assimilation, but the dread of inevitability, of being hunted across all moments of existence. The Borg are no longer just a cybernetic threat; they are a plague in time itself, and the Enterprise crew must confront the worst versions of themselves before it’s too late.
Word count: 1000.
Next scene: Picard and Troi investigate the anomaly’s effects in Engineering, where they discover a crew member who has been partially assimilated… but is still alive and coherent, begging for help as their body begins to phase in and out of time.
Let me know if you'd like me to continue!
EXAMPLE #2 ; temp=0 (used to compare to base model, untuned)
List the major and minor characters in star trek TNG.TUNED MODEL (this is a knowledge and connections test):
[[[ thinking start ]]]
Okay, so I need to list the major and minor characters from Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG). Let me start by recalling what I know about TNG. It's a sci-fi TV series that aired from 1987 to 1994, right? The main crew of the USS Enterprise is on it. The main characters are the ones who appear in most episodes and have significant roles. The minor characters might be recurring but not as central, or maybe one-off characters.
First, I should list the major characters. The captain is Jean-Luc Picard, played by Patrick Stewart. Then there's his first officer, William Riker, played by Jonathan Frakes. The chief medical officer is Beverly Crusher, and the science officer is Data, an android. Geordi La Forge is the chief engineer, and he uses a VISOR. Worf is the security officer and a Klingon. Deanna Troi is the counselor, part Betazoid. Then there's the ship's doctor, maybe Dr. Pulaski in some seasons? Wait, no, Crusher was the main one. Oh, right, in later seasons, Crusher left and was replaced by Pulaski. But I think she's a minor character compared to the others.
So major characters would be Picard, Riker, Data, La Forge, Worf, Troi, and maybe Crusher as well. Then there's the ship's computer, but that's more of a prop than a character. The crew of the Enterprise is the main focus.
Now for minor characters. There are a lot of recurring ones. Maybe Q from the Q Continuum? He appears in several episodes, like "Encounter at Farpoint" and "The Inner Light." Then there's Guinan, played by Whoopi Goldberg, who is the bartender on the holosuite and has some psychic abilities. She's a minor character but appears frequently.
Other recurring characters: maybe the Romulans? Like Soran in "Star Trek: Generations," but that's a movie. Wait, TNG had some Romulan appearances. There was a character named Lursa and B'Etor in "Redemption" episodes. Also, the Borg Queen in "I, Borg" and later movies, but she might be more of a minor character in TNG itself.
Then there are other aliens or characters from different species that appear in various episodes. For example, the Ferengi like Nog (though Nog is from DS9), maybe Quark? No, Quark is also from DS9. In TNG, maybe some Ferengi like Rom or others? Not sure. Maybe the Cardassians? But again, more DS9.
Wait, in TNG, there's a recurring character named Lwaxana Troi, Deanna's mother. She appears in several episodes, especially in later seasons. Also, maybe some other characters from the Enterprise crew who are not as central but appear regularly. For example, maybe the ship's doctor, Dr. Crusher, is major, but when she leaves, Dr. Pulaski takes over, so Pulaski might be a minor character.
Also, there are various alien species and their leaders. For instance, in "The Inner Light," Picard has an experience with a human from another planet. In "The Best of Both Worlds," the Borg Queen is involved. Maybe some other recurring villains or allies like the Romulans, Klingons, or maybe even some humans from different eras.
I should also think about the main crew's roles and any other regulars. The ship's computer isn't a character, but maybe the holodeck characters? Like in "The Outrageous Okona," there's a character named Okona who is a holodeck program. But he's more of a one-off.
Wait, the main crew includes Picard, Riker, Data, La Forge, Worf, Troi, and Crusher. Then there are other regulars like the ship's security chief, maybe? Or other bridge officers. But I think those seven are the primary ones.
Minor characters could include recurring ones like Guinan, Lwaxana, maybe some of the Romulan characters, or other aliens that appear in multiple episodes but aren't part of the main crew. Also, maybe some human characters from different times, like in "Yesterday's Enterprise" where a past version of the Enterprise is involved.
I need to make sure I'm not mixing up with other Star Trek series. For example, Q is definitely from TNG, as well as Guinan and Lwaxana. The Borg Queen was introduced in TNG's "Q Who" episode but became more prominent later.
Let me check if I can remember any others. There's a character named Riker's brother, Kyle Riker, who appears in some episodes. Also, maybe some of the other crew members like the ship's pilot or other engineers. But they might be background characters.
Also, in "The Inner Light," Picard is transformed into an alien for a time, but that's part of his character.
I think I have the main seven covered. For minor, Guinan, Lwaxana, Q, maybe some Romulan characters like the ones from "Redemption" (Lursa and B'Etor), and others like the Borg Queen in her initial appearances. Also, maybe some recurring human characters like the ones from the planet they visit, but I can't recall specific names.
Wait, there's also a character named Tasha Yar who was part of the original crew but left after the first season. She might be considered a minor character now since she's not in later seasons. Similarly, maybe some other characters like the ship's pilot or others who were in early episodes but didn't stay.
So to summarize, major characters are the main crew: Picard, Riker, Data, La Forge, Worf, Troi, Crusher. Minor characters include recurring ones like Guinan, Lwaxana, Q, Lursa and B'Etor, Borg Queen (initial appearances), and maybe others like Tasha Yar in her early episodes.
[[[ thinking end ]]]
Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) - Major and Minor Characters
Major Characters (Core Crew of the USS Enterprise-D):
Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart)
Commander William T. Riker (Jonathan Frakes)
Lieutenant Commander Data (Brent Spiner)
Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton)
Worf (Michael Dorn)
Counselor Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis)
Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden)
Minor Characters (Recurring & Notable Supporting Roles):
Guinan (Whoopi Goldberg)
Lwaxana Troi (Majel Barrett)
Q (John de Lancie)
Lursa and B'Etor (Michelle Forbes & Marina Sirtis)
The Borg Queen (Alice Krige)
Tasha Yar (Denise Crosby)
Dr. Katherine Pulaski (Diana Muldaur)
Riker’s Brother, Kyle Riker (Michael Dorn)
Other Recurring Figures:
Alien & Historical Figures:
Key Recurring Species & Groups:
Notable One-Off Characters:
This list highlights the most prominent characters, with minor ones including recurring allies, antagonists, and unique individuals tied to specific storylines.