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I think the refugees seen at the beginning of Generations might be part of the first formal contact between El-Aurians and the Federation. At least that was always my impression.

in this version of Star Trek, science is magic

Science is magic in every version of Star Trek. TOS has Mind Melds and Greek Gods. Throughout the TNG era is the implication that evolution has a will of its own that can't (or mustn't) be subverted. DS9's main character eventually learns he's a demigod.

I certainly would as well. (Actually I'm glad you mention Romulans as they provide another data point regarding this matter. The same individuals-- the Bird of Prey Commander and Sub-Commander-- at the same time-- the shared events of "Balance of Terror" and "A Quality of Mercy"-- show different variations of the Romulan makeup.)

We provably aren't seeing that, as there are characters (Kor, L'rell) who have appeared in more than one variant of the Klingon makeup. The implication is obviously that these are different interpretations of a single species' appearance.

That would be rad. I felt like she got a little more screen time towards the end of season 1 as well. Maybe they just like working with her.

"Empire" generally implies "imperialism" which generally implies a racial hierarchy. Or at least that's one argument.

I woulda liked "four nostrils, but otherwise the TNG design" to become the standard.

Oh, what if it's a World War 3-era combat drug, like the stuff Q alludes to soldiers being addicted to in Encounter at Farpoint?

Yeah, it never occurred to me to count it but if it counts then it has to take the crown.

I was surprised recently to realize that it might actually be "Time's Arrow"-- the more so because I'm not as much of a TNG person as I always thought I was. But Time's Arrow is a fun romp through a nifty and underserved setting, and the ending with Mark Twain is I think one of the most important sequences in TNG.

Also there had better be a good explanation in future episodes as to why the hell Dr. M’benga keeps a couple of vials of punching serum handy at all times.

He was a frontline doctor during a conflict with an enemy that considers medics viable targets.

Structural differences in their larynx, tongue, or lips seem likely.

I must say I'm already a big fan of Pelia.

Spock is visibly affected by bloodwine and gets a hangover, although he states in TOS: “The Conscience of the King” that “My father’s race was spared the dubious effects of alcohol.”

Personally I always took that not as "Vulcans aren't affected by alcohol", but "Vulcans historically have no culture of drinking."

As always, I feel compelled to point out that Turkana IV was never said to have been a member of the Federation - they “severed relations” with the Federation, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they were a member (in fact, I think it strongly suggests that they were not, as that’s a very clunky way to refer to secession).

That's a reasonable objection to raise but I'd counter with the point that it seems unlikely that a human colony could be established except under the auspices of the Federation, or at least United Earth.

Well, his big successes were early, right? Maybe the institute was too.