Every Government needs to enact influence upon its people and beyond that transcends the very principles of the founding of that Government. The Old Federation was no different, and this enigmatic organisation exists, and was born entirely for the purpose of protecting humankind, from itself. It is perhaps ironic that such a seemingly noble cause would be the root cause of humanity's turmoil among the stars in Aquarius. But, perhaps, it was naïve to attempt to change human nature.