- This species is from a culture that follows laws or policies that conflict with that of the United Federation of Planets. They would have to subscribe to Federation ideals instead of that of their homeworld.
- This species is not a member of the Federation. In order for a character of this species to apply to Starfleet Academy, they will have required a letter of recommendation from a Starfleet officer ranked Commander or higher.
- This species is from the Delta Quadrant. In their backstory you will have to include detail of why and how they ended up in Starfleet, or if they are a civilian, how they ended up in the Alpha Quadrant in general.