Are there any Trek episodes where they enforce the Prime Directive to protect a developing world within Federation space from an external influence?
You could give AI players a go. Give a seat to each of the major AI systemsCan't be worse than player drama even when one starts bullying the others.
Redefined and popularised is perhaps fairer to say than invented.Story structure can be found in classical literature, setting can be found through European mythology.Tolkien codified all the ingredients into a specific mix and brought the world to life, he didn't invent the those ingredients
Picard in the Observation Lounge with Nuria, the Mintakan.
I find it incredibly moving