[This article is in support of my project to design an unofficial (and free) Fudge role-playing game adaptation of the original Star Trek.]
In the Star Trek episode "Miri," reference is made to Space Control as an agency responsible for providing long-term assistance to a planet in distress, presumably offering medical treatment, education, and help in rebuilding. So far, I have not been able to find any other reference to Space Control in the television series, in The Star Trek Encyclopedia, or on the Internet.
In lieu of any other source of information, I am assuming that Space Control is an organization that was created by the United Federation of Planets as a sort of Red Cross/Peace Corps/U.N. peacekeeping force combination. Whereas Star Fleet is used to defend Federation space, prevent piracy, explore the frontiers, and serve as emergency first responders, Space Control is used to deal with long-term, widespread medical emergencies, natural disasters, civil wars, and rebuilding efforts. I think it's a logical and effective separation of duties. Star Fleet can't be expected to do everything.
[Originally posted in Fudgery.net/fudgerylog on 12 June 2007.]
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