has there ever been a starfleet captain who DIDN'T sneak into the Neutral Zone, as a treat?? Like ever? Does Starfleet Admiralty quietly give a commendation to any captain who managed to not go in for a whole year, just as an incentive
Sneaking into the Neutral Zone is a rite of passage for captains. They call it "neutraling" and they all have a special handshake, pins. Secret cigar club access, etc. You're not cool until youve penetrated the neutral zone for some bullshit reason. The romulans dont even care anymore. they have a giant ticker for it running onscreen in the senate chamber