“No Q in pre-next generation ST history.... And in this altered universe possibly none at all.”
No, Q is a godlike entity and therefore exists in all ST possibilities. He only chosen to reveal himself in two series (I believe) but by logical or ontological necessity must exist in all of them.
I dislike Q. I think he’s not in this universe. I’m sure of it.
Besides....he killed himself after his drug addict daughter dies of an overdose and he accidentally let two planes collide over Albuquerque.
Oh wait....that was another series. Sorry