Stardate 2262.798
I took my question about the scarring to Bones since he spent time in their Sickbay. Apparently, scars are viewed very differently in their universe and a whole field of study has been explored there on how to reduce or eliminate scarring whereas most of our universe's study of scars relates to how to enhance them. I hadn't given it much thought, but I suppose when you go around claiming to be peaceful and non-violent that scars would send the wrong message.
I occasionally wonder if our counterparts are still alive on their Enterprise.
