10-15-2025, 11:17 PM
== To clarify, the Riani are technically warp capable, but they’re hampered by the quality of their native dilithium and they don’t have access to dilithium from other sources. The prime directive still applies in terms of interference with cultural development, as Brooks pointed out, but it’s up to the crew’s discretion what would constitute undue influence ==
Luraim sat up straight, though they seemed to be fighting the urge to pry for more details.
“That’s wonderful! I hoped that your Federation database would have something that we hadn’t thought to try. Please, lead the way to the lab. If there’s anything that I can do to help prepare the test, please let me know.”
The scientist scrambled out of their seat. Standing at their full height, they were much taller than Khasim, though they still regarded her with an almost childlike eagerness.
Luraim sat up straight, though they seemed to be fighting the urge to pry for more details.
“That’s wonderful! I hoped that your Federation database would have something that we hadn’t thought to try. Please, lead the way to the lab. If there’s anything that I can do to help prepare the test, please let me know.”
The scientist scrambled out of their seat. Standing at their full height, they were much taller than Khasim, though they still regarded her with an almost childlike eagerness.