4. Take A Look At Humanity From A Third Person Perspective
This has always been one of Star Trek's strengths, and has resulted in the popularity of some of it's most beloved characters. In The Original Series this role was predominantly played by Spock, who with his Vulcan logic could comment on the actions of humans. This angle was recognised and duplicated in the character and actions of Data for The Next Generation. Deep Space Nine took a slightly different angle and didn't have a single specific character who would act in the Spock/Data role, but instead a variety of them. Quark, Odo, Kira et all each took the role as the observer of the human condition at times, while acting in the human role themselves on occasion. Voyager didn't really have such a role (although the Doctor was at times) until season four with the arrival of Seven of Nine, and this was combined to a certain degree with the Spock character to become T'Pol in Enterprise. The show will need to have character(s) in this role. These sorts of stories and characters are a staple of the Star Trek experience.