World War III is a nuclear war in 2026. The fallout leads to despair and an innovation. Zefram Cochrane makes first contact with aliens in 2063 after achieving warp. The crew of the Enterprise communicate with extraterrestrial whales in Star Trek 4.
4=4th international. Coincidence? I think not! The truth is out there. :possadist-ufo:
Why don't our space comrades intervene? Fuck that prime directive bullshit, just lazer zap the fascists and capitalists, everybody else will be grateful.
They are waiting for us to break the warp barrier, so you can hold Elon Musk directly responsible for any lack of first contact.
Also it's worth pointing out that first contact with the Vulcans predates the Prime Directive.