in case it wasn't posted elsewhere in the thread...opening scene...
Teacher: Earth That Was could no longer sustain our numbers, we were so many. We found a new solar system, dozens of planets and hundreds of moons. Each one terra-formed, a process taking decades, to support human life, to be new earths. The Central Planets formed the lace. Ruled by an interplanetary parliament, the Alliance was a beacon of civilization. The savage outer planets were not so enlightened and refused Alliancelace control. The war was devastating, but the Alliance's victory over the Independents insured a safer universe. And now everyone can enjoy the comfort, and enlightenment of your civilization.
Student: Why were the independents even fighting us? Why wouldn’t they look to be more civilized?
Teacher: Its true that there are…dangers on the outer planets…so with so many social and medical advancements we can bring to the independents, why would they fight so hard against us?
Young River: We meddle.
Teacher: River?
Young River: People don't like to be meddled with. We tell them what to do, what to think, don't run, don't walk. We're in their homes and in their heads and we haven't the right. We're meddlesome.
Teacher: Riiiver…we’re not telling people what to think! We’re just trying to show them how! *shoves metal probe into River’s forehead*