It always applies. But they always have some leeway in the shows. Sometimes they’re more relaxed and sometimes they’re more strict. Depends on how far along they are compared to the federation, civilization wise.

I think a lot of scripts are already, at least partly written by ai these days. Has to be the reason a lot of stories and dialogue are so nonsensical and inane.

On a rollercoaster ride where you had to wear VR headsets. Didn’t notice they weren’t in my shirt anymore untill I was outside.