<p> PICARD<br>
    A loose alliance that formed in<br>
    the early twenty-second century. It was<br>
    the first step toward a world<br>
    government. You should read more<br>
    history, Number One. Computer,<br>
    bracket exact dates when this<br>
    beacon was in general use.</p>
  <p> COMPUTER VOICE<br>
    Old Earth calendar, 2123 until<br>
    2190.</p>
  <p> RIKER<br>
    No extraterrestrial source has<br>
    ever used this beacon?</p>
  <p> COMPUTER VOICE<br>
    Negative.<