If you watch enough Star Trek episodes, I think it becomes clear that beings hide from both the higher and lesser "others," albeit for different reasons. I think ST also shows that there's always someone higher up on the "intelligence/power" scale!
Very good, Captain. There is hope for you. Perhaps in several thousand years,
your people and mine shall meet to reach an agreement. You are still half-savage, but there is hope. We will contact you when we are ready,
Buffy
