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To what degree does the Federation respect Klingon Tradition [closed]
On MANY episodes of TNG, DS9 and VOY, we are shown that The Federation has great respect for other cultures and their traditions.
I could list off dozens of examples but I'll go with one that seems ...
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Star Trek end credits blue glow
During the end credits of each Next Gen Star Trek (i.e. ST:TNG, ST:DS9 and ST:V) we move through a star field as names appear, but to the extreme left of the screen there is a strange blue glow and I'...
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Can Betazoids read the thoughts and emotions of Cardassians?
It's shown in "The Maquis," that Vulcans cannot do a mind meld with Cardassians due to the latter's mental discipline. Would a Betazoid like Lwaxana Troi have similar difficulties?
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Who was the richest Ferengi in Star Trek?
Given that Ferengis are so profit-oriented, it would be interesting to know who among them is the richest. Not easy to be number one among such a capitalistic society.
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Why does Worf behave more like Klingon than Human given that he was raised by human parents? [duplicate]
If a Chinese kid is raised by white American parents, he will most probably grow up to behave more like the white parents than Chinese. This is even more so for an alien raised by humans. At least ...
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Why was Chief O'Brien so underused on the Enterprise?
On the Enterprise, Chief O'Brien served primarily as the transporter chief, occasionally operating in a "technician" role. On DS9, he is Mr. Fix-It. Why wasn't he used in this capacity under Captain ...
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How does Starfleet maintain staff morale given that there is no salary difference between the top and bottom person? [duplicate]
Money does not exist in the Star Trek world. Therefore, you cannot reward Starfleet staff with bonuses and money.
I cannot imagine how this will work today on any company staffed by humans. Suppose ...
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Why is O'Brien, who operates the transporter, called “Chief” in Star Trek?
Chief suggests someone high-ranking and/or the job is very difficult. There are higher-ranking officers in Star Trek but they are not called chief.
I do not know how difficult the job is but on a ...
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Has any Ferengi ever done something out of sentiment at the expense of profit?
While humans are selfish and profit-oriented, they occasionally do things that lead to losses out of love for children, for the spouse, for parents, for family and even for the country.
It is hard to ...
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Physical Appearance of the Q
What do the Q look like? Do the Q actually have any sort of physical form that humans can perceive, or are they incorporeal?
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Does Q ever appear when an admiral is onboard?
Q generally always appears with a captain's rank. Does he ever appear when an admiral is aboard?
The one time I am certain of is in "All Good Things," with Riker as Admiral, but that was another ...
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Are Starfleet officers allowed to drink on duty?
In Voyager In the Flesh, Chakotay is in a Starfleet Headquarters bar getting hit on by Valerie Archer while she is drinks a "Klingon Martini". It doesn't take long for her to ask him out.
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Which are the episodes in Star Trek series with courtroom drama?
I like to watch courtroom dramas. I also like science fiction. Combining my 2 likes, I would like to know which are the episodes in Star Trek series with courtroom drama.
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When does TNG take place in relation to DS9?
I've noticed character crossovers in each series but considering the timeline is mostly linear, when does TNG take place in relation to DS9?
As an example I've noticed a correlation in the Maquis ...
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Is Tuvok the only black Vulcan?
I spotted the following interview quoting from TV Zone magazine with Tim Russ talking about what it means to be "the black Vulcan".
Tim Russ knows the reality of his place in Star Trek: ...
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