New worlds, new cultures and civilizations. Exchanging knowledge, building alliances, making friends. Pursuing scientific, cultural and social advancement.

[ It's worth the risk. Well, for Jim, anyway. Maybe they just have different mentalities, or their experiences have shaped them both in different ways. Jim believes in Starfleet's principles, and can only hope to represent them the best way he can. ]

No, we'll be fine up here. [ He straps in to his seat while she gets them ready for takeoff. ] The shuttle is equipped with shields, though they're at minimum energy level right now. I'll adjust the specs if we run into any trouble. [ He's not anticipating it, but still. ]