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Though [[Starfleet]] is comprised of many races, [[terran|Human]]s and [[Vulcan]], two of the four founders of the Federation (the other two being the [[Andorian]]s and the [[Tellarite]]s), have the most prominent roles in early episodes. As the stories progress into later series, other races such as [[Bolian]]s, [[Betazoid]]s, [[Trill]]s, and others begin to be given central roles. | Though [[Starfleet]] is comprised of many races, [[terran|Human]]s and [[Vulcan]], two of the four founders of the Federation (the other two being the [[Andorian]]s and the [[Tellarite]]s), have the most prominent roles in early episodes. As the stories progress into later series, other races such as [[Bolian]]s, [[Betazoid]]s, [[Trill]]s, and others begin to be given central roles. | ||
Starfleet has been shown to handle diplomatic, scientific, and military missions, although their main mandate seems to be one of peaceful exploration. The flagship of Starfleet (and also of the "1st fleet", see [ | Starfleet has been shown to handle diplomatic, scientific, and military missions, although their main mandate seems to be one of peaceful exploration. The flagship of Starfleet (and also of the "1st fleet", see [http://www.memory-alpha.org/en/index.php/Dominion_War Dominion War]) is often the starship ''USS Enterprise''. | ||
Most members of Starfleet who handle day-to-day operations are enlisted persons. There are also Warrant Officers and Commissioned Officers in leadership positions. Officers typically serve as department heads and as commanders. Most officers are trained at [[Starfleet Academy]] San Francisco, California, Earth in a four-year course which trains them in skills such as [[warp drive|warp]] travel and military tactics. Starfleet ranks and insignia are similar to those used by the United States Navy. | Most members of Starfleet who handle day-to-day operations are enlisted persons. There are also Warrant Officers and Commissioned Officers in leadership positions. Officers typically serve as department heads and as commanders. Most officers are trained at [[Starfleet Academy]] San Francisco, California, Earth in a four-year course which trains them in skills such as [[warp drive|warp]] travel and military tactics. Starfleet ranks and insignia are similar to those used by the United States Navy. | ||