In the eyes of the broader galactic community, k-level societies are entirely unranked. Whether they are primitive tribes or modern cultures, any civilization that has not survived the Great Filter is simply lumped into the k-level bracket.
However, once a civilization reaches the L-level, a rough classification system is applied.
Setting aside the elusive S-level civilizations, L-level civilizations make up the true core of the starry sky. From a technological standpoint, a society must develop a large-scale fusion reactor and build a sub-light-speed spacecraft capable of traveling at roughly 5% the speed of light. Only then do they possess the means for stellar-level interstellar travel, marking their ascent to a true Level 1 civilization.
Faced with Jason's questions, Blake eagerly began to show off his knowledge. He always felt particularly pleased during these moments. Having chosen to join the Federation, he had to fulfill his duties; he wasn't one to do things halfway.
