I've preferred this interpretation of things since ST09 came out, because it gives the writers more flexibility. There's AFAICT no downside to preferring this interpretation over the standard one, only upside. (r/DaystromInstitute)

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I've preferred this interpretation of things since ST09 came out, because it gives the writers more flexibility. There's AFAICT no downside to preferring this interpretation over the standard one, only upside.