Picard Maneuver: The Picard Maneuver is a battle tactic invented by Starfleet Captain Jean-Luc Picard. In 2355, Picard was in command of the USS Stargazer when it was attacked by an unknown alien vessel, later determined to be of Ferengi origin. The subsequent engagement and destruction of the Ferengi ship was sometimes called the Battle of Maxia by some Ferengi. The Picard Maneuver was born out of desperation during the battle. The Stargazer, which was damaged, suddenly accelerated into high wa