Timo wrote:

... in "Allegiance" indicated that Bolians pursued an independent foreign policy, wrt the Moropa.
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But we've seen examples that the Vulcans do the same thing, have a independent foreign policy, and have their own embassies with foreign powers.
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Or that the Bolians would be UFP members of any sort, least of all founders.
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Never spelled out, but there are indications that the Bolians are members at some level. As far as being "Founders" of the Federation, I've never seen that.
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The Moropa did not appear to be UFP members any more than the Bolians did.
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There no sign that the Moropa are Federation members. The Bolians could have had a conflict, even a war, with the Moropa and made the decision not to bring in the Federation. Today, nations do fight wars, and not ask their alliances for help, even when they can.