The United Federation of Planets: Galaxy Command (UFPGC) comprises around 150 members, and several colonies serve as a home for numerous Federation citizens, thereby enhancing the Federation's resilience to tackle obstacles and promoting diversity. The harmonious coexistence of diverse cultures has led to remarkable scientific advancements, and the collective efforts of these skilled individuals provide UFPGC with an edge to realize its full potential.

The Constitution of the Federation recognizes the equal rights of all sentient lifeforms, but the UFP takes primary responsibility for its member species. No part of the Federation is closed to citizens. A child born on a new Federation member world may dream of becoming Federation President. No member species are excluded from leadership positions in the UFP. You could be sitting across from a human Federation diplomat or an Andorian - both represent the Federation.

Perhaps more than any other part of the UFP, Starfleet embodies the philosophy of diversity. Crew members from all member species eat, sleep, and work together in starship communities. They must rely on each other's skills and abilities. They learn to appreciate the cultural idiosyncracies of their fellow species and spread their knowledge across the galaxy. They become friends; in many cases, crew members come to see each other as family members. This is the ideal of which the founding member worlds dreamed when they began this new interstellar experiment.

The Federation remains open to new members. Dozens of worlds petition for membership in the UFP. Most fail to meet the high standards set by the Articles of Federation. Those that make the sacrifices neces- sary to reach out to the UFP, however, find support and aid throughout the entire process. Many Federation leaders believe that as long as new planets join, the UFP shall survive and flourish.