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That half of the PD seems to be far more loosely enforced than the former, though.

... It would be really helpful if at some point Roddenberry or one of the original talents would have actually codified exactly what the PD says.

So regarding the Prime Directive issue... Has there ever been a canon exploration (prior to this episode, obviously) of what happens when you have two sentient races sharing the same world? Because the Ba'ul seem to possibly be warp capable, even if the Kelpians are not. So would the PD even apply? ...