Cultural observer

A cultural observer was someone tasked with the anthropological study of a civilization. A cultural observer normally minimized the amount of influence they themselves made on the civilization being studied, and often worked as part of an observation team to study different aspects at the same time. 
The employed cultural observers in pre-warp civilizations for research and assessment. In accordance with the Prime Directive of non-interference, the research was strictly covert. After the late 23rd century, covert cultural observers became a required preparatory step to first contact. (; ) 
John Gill was a cultural observer working without teammates on Ekos in the 2260s. ()
Nikolai Rozhenko was stationed on Boraal II as a cultural observer of the Boraalans in 2370. ()
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