07-09-2003, 05:42 PM
I think black market type stuff would be if you're dealing with someone who's not in the Federation. Not everyone has given up money (like the Ferengi)...
You'll also notice that everything is pretty much the same for everyone, even people who aren't in Starfleet... you can't compare it to buying a Mercedes - there wouldn't be anything but luxury cars if you didn't have to pay for anything, because no one would choose to drive a piece of crap.
Plus, all travel is probably done by shuttle or transporters.
Don't you mock me with geek comments - I'm not the one who started a Star Trek thread, but I'm a Trek nerd.
You'll also notice that everything is pretty much the same for everyone, even people who aren't in Starfleet... you can't compare it to buying a Mercedes - there wouldn't be anything but luxury cars if you didn't have to pay for anything, because no one would choose to drive a piece of crap.
Plus, all travel is probably done by shuttle or transporters.
Don't you mock me with geek comments - I'm not the one who started a Star Trek thread, but I'm a Trek nerd.
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