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moneyless socialist utopia

I mean, we all know that’s what it is, but I’m pretty sure that’s the first time they’ve said it straight out in universe. And then the plot reminds of it several times as that very thing is put in danger.

  • BrooklynMan@lemmy.mlEnglish
    17·
    1 year ago

    there were a couple of times on DS9 when Quark and Nog flippantly refer to the Federation in similar terms, but they’re quick, throwaway lines and easy to miss.

    • startrekexplained@startrek.websiteEnglish
      6·
      1 year ago

      They never afaik used the “s” word though, it was satisfying as a socialist myself to see the term used, even if we all knew what it was anyway.