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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Griffworks: [QB] My thinking is that they only keep Federation citizens from crossing. While we've not heard mention that I can recall, there have almost got to be alien races that exist in the Federation that aren't actually member worlds. I'm thinking that the Orion's weren't supposed to be UFP members and that the UFP pretty much surrounded their worlds, tho that might be my recollections of the FASA RPG conflicting w/my canon memories. The Yridians might be a "real" example of this in TNG/DS9, too. Anyhow, would the UFP keep them from traveling thru UFP space? Probably not. They'd likely allow them to roam about in the Federation, especially if they've proven to be Mostly Harmless in the past. The UFP being big socialists and all, prolly figure that the promotion of free trade works quite a bit better than keeping whatever races exist in the UFP who aren't members. Besides, it also gives the UFP less to worry about if Race A is allowed to travel about, so that they have access to other resources. There's also McCoy's line in ST:TWoK in regards to the Romulan Ale that he brings Kirk. When Kirk opens up the wrapping and see's what's inside, the conversation goes something like the below - from memory, so sue me if I get the actual wording wrong. [QUOTE][b]Kirk:[/b] [i]"Romulan Ale? Bones, you know this stuff's illegal."[/i] [b]McCoy:[/b] [i]Now, I just use them for medicinal purposes. Got a fella brings 'em across the border every once in a while."[/i][/QUOTE]Other hilarity ensues.... Anyhow, that indicates to me that there are at least some races/people that are allowed across the border. Perhaps for diplomatic reasons? Maybe it's Race A that has a treaty w/the UFP and does trade w/the Romulans? Or maybe it's just illegal Ale smugglers and McCoy's connected. He is a Southern Gentleman after all, and we all know about moonshiners.... ;) If there are races that are allowed trade access to the Romulan Star Empire, I'd bet good money that there would be ships on either side stopping the vessels and searching them. After all, would either side want some sort of plague to be sent over from their enemies? That or some sort of weapons being brought over? I'm sure that there'd still be a great deal of smuggling going on, but each side would likely stilly police it rather heavily and reduce it best they could. Sort of like a modern day Korean DMZ. Just my thinking on the subject. It's something I don't often do, just to warn you.... ;) [/QB][/QUOTE]
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