Q* really never was able to influence the fleet command so that they fire Picard against the better knowledge. So. Q* is powerless compared to Toner on that ma

Q* really never was able to influence the fleet command so that they fire Picard against the better knowledge. So. Q* is powerless compared to Toner on that matter. Or, it didn't want to spend time on such a, admittedly fun, unrevealing and developing story. Q* knows?