"That certainly explains the many understandable superstitions some ship crews take part in during an interstellar voyage, doesn't it?  It is quite fascinating how diverse the galaxy can be in terms of technology and cultures, isn't it?  Speaking of diversity, many of our viewers, civilian, military, and government officials alike, are quite interested as to learning how and why you got into politics.  Care to explain for the folks at home on how you began your career?"  Numonis leaned forward slightly, angling her head downward somewhat to look Teemas in the eye a bit better.