Some thoughts about the races in the Star Trek world

mapuc · 10-28-13, 02:43 PM

Is it only me that sometimes wonder HOW races like the Ferengies, Klingons, Cardassian and many other races that I can't recall right now.

Could develop warpdrive and other technical stuff, when we all know, they are either more interested in profit or war.

I know IT'S just movie/TV,

Markus

Betonov · 10-28-13, 02:45 PM

IIRC the Ferengis bought the warp drive.

mapuc · 10-28-13, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

IIRC the Ferengis bought the warp drive.

I purpose they even hired some technician to maintain the warpdrives on their ships.(Have only seen Ferengies on their ships)

Markus

Jimbuna · 10-28-13, 03:37 PM

The klingons obtained warp drive from the Hurq, invaders who once conquered the klingon world, then a medieval society, not only socially, but also technologically.

fireftr18 · 10-28-13, 04:18 PM

War and profit are the two biggest reasons we invent things. In the case of the warp drive, going faster makes a better warship, going faster delivers cargo faster. You can argue my point of why we invent, but even the invention of the spear was for profit. It made hunting easier. At the time, food was the profit.

mapuc · 10-28-13, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by fireftr18

War and profit are the two biggest reasons we invent things. In the case of the warp drive, going faster makes a better warship, going faster delivers cargo faster. You can argue my point of why we invent, but even the invention of the spear was for profit. It made hunting easier. At the time, food was the profit.

I wont argue with you, you are right.

Had this thought when watching an episode of DS9 how could the Ferengi and the Klingon develop warpdrive and expand this invention or capture(see jimbuna's thread above)

If it had been for real had the ferengi or the Klingon warpdrive? Nobody knows or will ever know.

Markus

Respenus · 10-28-13, 04:53 PM

It was stated in Star Trek: First Contact that Zefram Cochrane (the human that invented warp drive on Earth and led us into an age free from want) did so for profit and not with some great ideal in mind.

So to answer your question, yes seeking profit is indeed a very good motive to get things going. Or to kill someone in a quicker, more effective way. It works either way.

mapuc · 10-28-13, 05:54 PM

My biggest apology to you all I should have been thinking a little more before posting this among other Star Trek fans

I know very well about these things you have mentioned in this thread.

Markus

fireftr18 · 10-28-13, 09:40 PM

No apology needed. You started a good discussion.

TarJak · 10-29-13, 04:17 AM

mapuc · 10-29-13, 10:56 AM

^ That I'am and very proud of it

Markus

Wolferz · 10-29-13, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

IIRC the Ferengis bought the warp drive.

No Ferengie worth his ears would turn loose of cash to buy Warp technology.
They are more prone to swindling and theft.

Klingons appropriate by force.

fireftr18 · 10-29-13, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

No Ferengie worth his ears would turn loose of cash to buy Warp technology.
They are more prone to swindling and theft.

Klingons appropriate by force.

and the Ferengie would consider it a just deal for both parties.

The Klingons just wouldn't care.

Bilge_Rat · 10-29-13, 04:09 PM

I like Orion Slave Girls....

Wolferz · 10-29-13, 04:14 PM

Mister Rat said the "S" word.

That was ...artistic.

10-28-13, 02:43 PM	#1
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,535 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Some thoughts about the races in the Star Trek world Is it only me that sometimes wonder HOW races like the Ferengies, Klingons, Cardassian and many other races that I can't recall right now. Could develop warpdrive and other technical stuff, when we all know, they are either more interested in profit or war. I know IT'S just movie/TV, Markus

10-28-13, 03:37 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The klingons obtained warp drive from the Hurq, invaders who once conquered the klingon world, then a medieval society, not only socially, but also technologically. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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fireftr18 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,528 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	War and profit are the two biggest reasons we invent things. In the case of the warp drive, going faster makes a better warship, going faster delivers cargo faster. You can argue my point of why we invent, but even the invention of the spear was for profit. It made hunting easier. At the time, food was the profit. __________________ Of all the forms of Martial Arts, Karaoke causes the most pain!

10-28-13, 04:53 PM	#7
Respenus Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,169 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It was stated in Star Trek: First Contact that Zefram Cochrane (the human that invented warp drive on Earth and led us into an age free from want) did so for profit and not with some great ideal in mind. So to answer your question, yes seeking profit is indeed a very good motive to get things going. Or to kill someone in a quicker, more effective way. It works either way. __________________

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fireftr18 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,528 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	No apology needed. You started a good discussion. __________________ Of all the forms of Martial Arts, Karaoke causes the most pain!

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Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	IIRC the Ferengis bought the warp drive.

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mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,535 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	My biggest apology to you all I should have been thinking a little more before posting this among other Star Trek fans I know very well about these things you have mentioned in this thread. Markus

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mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,535 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	^ That I'am and very proud of it Markus

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