"Then what would be the point?" Orlin asks, leaning back. "If the changes, sometimes, can be inperceivable, but end up to, say..." He picks a scenario out of his head. "The entire Federation becoming a conquering force instead of a force for peace over the course of a few thousand years... What would be the point in changing something for the immediate good?" Another PADD gets selected from the spread on his table. "And, ultimately, if you decide to change the scenario once the affect is realised... when would you stop?"