Humankind had explored and colonized every sector with fleets of ships capable of folding space, thanks to massive Star Power engines. Intelligent alien life did not exist in the Milky Way, but who knew what threats possibly lurked across the dark space between galaxies? Regardless, humanity knew this: "At some point, a civilization will become capable of harnessing the power of stars. Those who do not rely on this 'Star Power' will be civilizations no more." - E.N.O. Federation Archives.