The thing with Sci Fi originating in the 1970's was the fact that they were not bordering on technology to expand human life. I think its safe to say that by 2409 human lifespan would have been extended considerably expecially when you consider that most 20 year olds of today will live to over 100. One would think that Picard would be alive and would be fairly healthy for an old man probably as healthy as a 60 or 70 year old man of today. Regardless, this is going to be one of the better mmo's and i really can't wait to get my hands on it.