I grew up thinking America was composed of sovereign States.  I’ve since learned that most are States, but that many are Commonwealths, Republics, or even in one case a Star Kingdom.  And yet, they are all American.  That was a mind job.  The Star Kingdom of Hawaii’s HHMS Kaimiloa joined The Fleet in 2320, and I got to show them the ropes.  And they showed me the lei of the land.  It was a fun ride, between all the screaming and fighting of course.