"Do you believe this is wise, Ambassador?"

  "Yes, I do. Otherwise, they'll face total extinction."

  "But we have non-interference rules …"

  "Inspired by science fiction, no less. These people need our help."

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  "But you may disrupt the fate of the universe."

  "Nonsense — it's fate that we make. By the way, that's sci-fi inspired too. Are you with me?"

  "Yes, Ambassador, I'll set up the energy weapon to annihilate the asteroid."

  "Very good. We should try to save and transcend every species possible. Besides that, reports have shown there's always an individual that will want to progress, despite any cultural restrictions."