[quote=@Willy Vereb]
<Snipped quote by Ophidian>Don't worry, Federation Starfleet doesn't have that many ships. Expect one or a couple of starships fighting your massive fleet. Generally the security of a system can be guaranteed by one decently equipped starship alone.
I am kinda going with TOS Star Trek's interpretation of how starships were used.
Think of star systems as countries and a starship as a nuclear aircraft carrier. One coasting close to your waters is usually scary enough.
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Well in fairness. This means you have Picard.

His speeches are a weapon unto themselves.