*Affectionately called "Pinocchio" by Commander Riker, the android Data's deepest desire is to become human. Data was created over 25 years ago by Dr. Noonian Soong, who also made Data's “evil twin" Lore. Data represents Dr. Soong's dream of making the 20th century writer Isaac Asimov's vision of a positronic brain come true. Data carries the collective memories and knowledge of the Omicron Theta colonists, who were annihilated by a crystalline entity. In his efforts to become more human, Data has studied many facets of the "human equation" -- including humor, literature and even a romantic relationship! *Source: Back of card