Cultural diversity and the acceptance of all individuals have replaced the distrust and suspicion that had lead to a devastating global war. The Federation of Planets, the 24th centuries' version of United Nations, solves its problems nonviolently. The main branch of the Federation, Starfleet, is an exploratory, diplomatic and scientific agency, not a military one. Gene Roddenberry's concept of the future holds the promise of cooperation, respect and mutual understanding that is appreciated by the millions of fans of his Star Trek universe. The series is about interactions between humans and technology, humans and aliens, and humans and other humans.
Every new culture encountered is treated with respect for that culture's laws and ways of life.
Aliens, allies and enemies alike, all show aspects of our culture. Both the negative and positive sides of contemporary society are illustrated through the characteristics of the different alien races that inhabit the Star Trek universe. The people of the Klingon Empire are warriors, and their culture is much like that of the samurai. Honor and strong clan ties are the cornerstones of a society that values courage and views any form of appeasement as weakness. The Klingon people have a religion not unlike that of Norse mythology.