"Dammit man, I'm Schrödinger's Cat, not a Eckhart von Hochheim hypothesis!"
CIVILIAN LIFE:
Q1. Name:
Andrea
Q2. How did you find out about Elite of the Fleet?
At an ontd_startrek Pimping Post here by sparkly_stuff.
Q3. When did you first become interested in Star Trek?
My dad is an avid lover of scifi and I’ve been around ST my whole life, though it’s presence wasn’t all that prominent. In fact, he had never been to a convention until I was old enough to drag him to one myself!
Q4. Why have you decided to join Elite of the Fleet?
The second I saw the pimping post I just had to check out the community, and it seems like an amazing thing to participate in: There is so much detail and thought put into the whole thing, it’s obvious that a lot of hard work and love has but poured into the creation of these communities. I was almost overwhelmed by the immediate desire to apply.
I’ve pretty much been a lurker as a whole in the ST fandom until recently, so now that I’ve taken that first step I am eager to go further and meet people and to discuss things that most of my real life friends show little interest in. I look forward to trying my hand at graphics or perhaps even fic! My gosh, how embarrassing, I’m getting all excited and flustered and I’m nowhere near done with the form yet - how unprofessional…
Q5. Who is your favorite Star Trek character?
I’ve rewritten this answer several times now, for most of the main characters, some appearing more than once. So I’m just going to bite the bullet here and force myself not to delete anything this time *facepalm*
Spock.
He is an anomaly. His strife with his dual heritage raises sympathy in me, and his unwillingness to let his own difficulties, past and present, interfere with how he lives his life endears him to me. I admire that he oft goes above and beyond what his duty requires and that he has no qualms delivering his thoughts honestly in a concise, albeit blunt manner. He is interesting and somewhat mysterious, the way he thinks and comes to conclusions is different and unique compared to the humans that frequent Starfleet. His strength and telepathy tempered by a gentle soul and Vulcan morals is a potent dichotomy.
Q6. And the least?
My first thought would be Gary Mitchell, or Q (my dislike of Gary being connected with), but after seeing Reboot I’m going to have to say that I greatly dislike nu!Uhura. I love TOS!Uhura - she’s a strong and independent woman, but the Uhura of the Reboot universe seems to me to be quite flat in comparison. Instead of seeing her as a competent communications officer, I see her as a temperamental girl who is valued not by her skills but by her persistence and sexuality. Zoe is a good actor, and adorable besides, but I just wasn’t feeling it.
Q7. Which television (or film) series is your favourite?
The Original Series! All the way! Even though it seems so cheesy when I watch it now, I don’t believe I could love another more. Although I’m a little afraid that this might be one of those psychological "first" cases (kind of like Doctor Who, it seems that people tend to adore "their first" the most).
More than that though, there’s just something about TOS that seems ageless. It has been the inspiration for numerous leaps forward for humanity as a whole, and it’s just one of those things that mankind will forever look back upon and say, "we could not have come this far without your vision."
STARFLEET LIFE:
Q8. What do you hope to gain from your service in Starfleet?
I’m curious about the other series, and kind of hoping that I can maybe leech some love of them through osmosis from other fans, thus enabling me to finally get around to watching them and reading some of the novels hahaha! Seriously though, I want to make friends and be able to add my adoration to the Star Trek pile of awesome, hopefully while improving on some rusty skills or picking up a new one - it’s time to set aside shyness and boldy go!
Q9. Is there any occupation in Starfleet you feel you would be particularly unsuited for?
I believe I’d be unsuited to medical, in the physical sense at least. Growing up I loved animals and wanted to be a vet, but as soon as I realized that it meant being around animals sick and in pain I felt ill at the prospect and metaphorically ran in the other direction. Don’t get me wrong, I’m fine around blood and am no stranger to emergency situations - feel free to ask for clarification on this if it’s needed, but even then I felt uncomfortable at the prospect of being around, possibly unintentionally adding to, an animal in pain. I can only imagine how much more uncomfortable working with an injured sentient being would be for me. Shots, setting bones, surgery - to make someone better, a lot of times you have to add to their pain, if only temporarily. Even if unfamiliar with the patient, this would upset me.
Q10. The four current Academic Tracks at the Academy are Tactics, Operations, Exploratory Sciences and Medical Sciences. Describe how you could be an asset to each of these departments.
Tactical: I have great hand-eye coordination and am good at maneuvering. I both love and hate FPS games because I have swift reflexes and a short reaction time, but hate not knowing what’s going on around me (to the sides and behind, as you have no peripheral of a flat surface). I need a map function or the ability to zoom out into third person, preferably with a lot of space between the character and the objects around it, to be comfortable in an on-screen environment. I also dislike not knowing where both friendly and unfriendly targets are relative to my position. With this in mind, I’d be exceptional at understanding where outside objects are relative to the ship - be they planets and asteroids or other spacecraft. As an aside; I work well in the moment but tend to crash after a crisis has passed - the adrenaline rush takes a while to fade and the get the shakes if I’m sitting or standing still.
Operations: I’m small and not much of a grease monkey, so I don’t believe I’d do well with security or engineering. I’ve always been a great copycat though, without realizing it most of the time. I easily fit in with different groups of people (don’t get me started on how weird it was being friends with cheerleaders, art kids, theater/drama kids, anime geeks, orchestra fanatics, and the varsity physics club during high school… after-school activities and where to sit at lunch was always a bit trying). I don’t have the head for languages without practice (I started forgetting my kanji and uncommon terms after a year of disuse), but I can pick up accents and colloquialisms quickly. Keep the paperwork away from me though; I’m a procrastinator of the worst sort.
Exploratory Sciences: I was on the varsity physics team in high school (I have a t-shirt and everything teehee!) and I’m a physics major in college at the moment, as it so happens. I’m intrigued (so hard not to type "fascinated" there for fear of snickering, oh god) with how things work and why. I was one of those kids who would get almost embarrassingly excited when getting to play with volatile compounds in chemistry, or when getting a demonstration by my professors (seriously, the fluctuating colors and salt formations and enthalpy changes… it’s all so amazing, SO AMAZING!) I adore learning new and interesting things on how something works, be it molecular forces or astounding bodily functions (I’m lookin’ at you counterilluminating squids).
Medical: Let’s put it this way… I’ll quote from Avatar; "I dissected a frog once." I have no experience taking care of people. I could, at best, hold someone’s hand and be comforting through an ordeal, but hand me a shot hypo and I’d be useless as anything. I’ve taken psychology courses, however. Actually, I’ve always tended to be the one my friends can rely on when they need to get something off of their chests. I’ve been told things that people wouldn’t tell their own mothers. I’m good at keeping confidences and at handing out advice; I’m honest with my friends and let them know what I really think other than just what they want to hear (I say "with my friends" because I do act a bit differently in real life than I do online, it’s the curse of the anonymity of the internet I’m afraid). I think one of the main reasons people are so comfortable talking to me is that I’m so open minded. I’m not one to judge based off of anything other than my own personal opinion, I tend to disregard societal norms unless it’s important to my them situationally (as when asking for advice when uncomfortable with "coming out," for instance).
Q11. What are your top five strengths?
01. Wisdom&Knowledge: Ingenuity - I excel at finding new and different ways to approach problems and/or to achieve my goals. I rarely settle for simply doing things the conventional way, more often looking to find better and more effective methods.
02. Wisdom&Knowledge: Social Intelligence - I have a good understanding of myself and others. I am aware of my own moods and how to manage them. I am good at judging the moods of others and responding appropriately to their needs.
03. Wisdom&Knowledge: Curiosity - I’m open to new experiences and take a flexible approach to new things. I’m not one to just tolerate ambiguity; I am intrigued by it. My curiosity involves a wide-eyed view of the world and a desire to actively engage in novelty.
04. Humanity&Love: Generosity - I’m never too busy to do a favor and gain pleasure and joy from doing good deeds for others. My actions are often guided by other’s best interests. At the core of this strength is an acknowledgement of the worth of others.
05. Justice: Fairness&Equity - I do not allow my own personal feelings to bias my decisions about other people. Instead, I give everyone a fair go and am guided by my larger principles of morality.
Source: The Happiness Institute’s Signature Strengths List
Q12. What are your top five weaknesses?
01. Imaginative - I’m a dreamer, and can be unrealistic in my expectations.
02. Supportive - A lot of the time, I conform to the needs and wishes of others ahead of my own.
03. Enthusiastic- I can be energetic and over-excitable, and come on a bit strong when comfortable enough to show it around those unfamiliar with me.
04. Amiable- My default is easy going, it’s hard for me to be assertive and directive if I’m unprepared.
05. Patient- I’m too flexible to be comfortable with strict time-boundaries, things don’t get done often because I’m all too willing to procrastinate or wait it out.
Source: Personality Table
Q13. What is your biggest fear?
Losing one of my senses permanently or being otherwise crippled in some way. I know working on a startship is dangerous, and I’m willing to take those risks in the pursuit of doing what I love, but if I woke up one day in sickbay unable to hear due to an explosion, or paralyzed from the waist down, well… it’ll be hard for me to cope.
Q14. Do you consider yourself to be a leader, or a follower?
Although I am willing and able to lead, I am more comfortable following someone I trust than making decisions myself. When I do take the reins, it’s more in the way of; "I’m going to do it this way, feel free to do the same but I don’t intend to be anal monitoring your progress. Go on, deviate, I encourage it!"
Q15. What do you admire the most in your peers?
People that are Genuine. Someone honest and trustworthy, who will look you in the eye when speaking with you and won’t try to hide their intentions or put a front of optimism only to speak negatively of you behind your back.
Q16. You are stranded on a Class M planet that has not been mapped by The Federation. You are only allowed to choose two of the following items to keep with you: a phaser, a tricorder or a communicator. Which two would you choose to have?
I would keep the phaser to ward off unpleasant company and perhaps to heat rocks to keep warm, I’d also keep the tricorder as it would help with survival (identifying edible plants, drinkable water, etc) and the fact that the information gathered would be an asset after rescue (if rescued that is, rumor has it red shirts tend to be left behind - I can only hope it does not happen to me haha). I did not choose communicator because, though it could be essential to immediate rescue, it would be of less help in the matter of survival than the other two - especially if unable to make contact (I also hear that these devices are easily breakable and their signals blockable, yikes!).
Q17. Please describe your understanding of the Federation’s Prime Directive.
Non-interference policy, especially for more primitive planets that have no idea advanced technology exists. It is important to let things develop and culturally grow without the taint of outside influence. General exceptions to the rule being when the United Federation of Planets is threatened as a whole or when the civilization in question is already aware off-world technologies and species.
Q18. The United Federation of Planets includes more than 150 member planets, and the galaxy has many more besides. Which planet do you most want to visit?
Er, I don’t believe there’s any particular planet I’d want to visit more than any other, as each one has many unique and awe-inspiring wonders to behold.
KOBAYASHI MARU:
The following questions describe situations you may commonly find yourself in as a member of Starfleet. You will be read the scenario, and then given two options to choose from. You may expand upon the reasons for your choice, but you must indicate one of the two that you feel best describes your likely response to the situation provided.
Q19. Service in the Fleet can be draining at the best of times, and on one particular day everything seems to have gone wrong. You’re exhausted, but your shift is finally over and it’s time to unwind. Your roommate is already on their bed when you get back to your quarters. Do you:
b. Say hi, then stick in some earphones for music or grab a PADD for some recreational reading. A lie-down sounds pretty good right now, or maybe a bit of time relaxing on the observation deck - it should be pretty quiet by this time, which will give you a chance to sort through the day’s events in your head.
If my roommate is already on their bed and seems disinclined to strike up a conversation, who am I to set my butt down into their personal space? If we’re good friends as well as roommates I’ve probably already chatted with them in the dining hall or elsewhere. If our shifts don’t coincide we can always catch up when they’re not already relaxing and I’m not feeling so exhausted. Our personal rooms to me are like a little bubble where I can quietly order my thoughts and rest. If they bounce off the bed, ready for a chat, I’d suggest going to a rec-room as opposed to our quarters to talk.
Q20. You’ve intercepted what sounds like a pretty important transmission - you feel like the Captain needs to know. When you report, do you:
a. Give them all the facts: what it said, what the voice sounded like, where the inflection was, the language it was in, and so on. Details and facts are the important part, everything else is subjective.
As much as I’d love to tell the Captain what I think about the particulars of the message, if he or she wants my opinion they’d ask for it. As my superior, I defer to their judgment on the matter and would feel uncomfortable if by putting my interpretations on the table, as it were, that I could be wrong about an aspect of what I have heard and put the ship and her crew at unnecessary risk by influencing my Captain’s decision.
Q21. There are many decisions to be made in Starfleet, and some are harder than others. Faced with a decision where things could go wrong in any number of ways, do you:
b.Try to understand the perspectives of the people involved. They are the ones that will be influenced by the decision, and conflict is the least desirable outcome. Be certain to be tactful, even if some of the message is lost in the communication.
If I’m going to make an important decision, I want to be certain that how I go about it harms the least or benefits the most in the situation. Knowing all the pros and cons is well and good, but if I can’t think a few steps ahead I don’t think putting me in a situation where it’s my responsibility would be optimal in the first place. I would rather think about how the decision I make will most affect all parties in time rather than just solving the immediate problem.
Q22. The day-to-day life of Starfleet can be quite arduous at times, and quite exciting at others. Everyone has their own way of approaching everyday work, but would others see your approach as:
b.Flexible and spontaneous. Others think you prefer to adapt to the world around you rather than organize it. You seem to be more comfortable staying open to information and experiences rather than making decisions immediately. You appear fairly casual, working in bursts and motivated by deadlines.
I find joy in the simple things, and have a very "take things as they come" personality. What the above paragraph says rings all very true for me, except for the note on deadlines that is - they don’t seem to motivate me all that effectively.
Q23. You can earn 5 points for your future Track by promoting the community in your Journal. Please link the post here if you wish to do so:
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Whew, that took about six hours, wow. Thank you for reading my application and I hope it’s not too presumptuous to wish to meet with you guys more in depth sometime in the near future!
Q1. Name:
Andrea
Q2. How did you find out about Elite of the Fleet?
At an ontd_startrek Pimping Post here by sparkly_stuff.
Q3. When did you first become interested in Star Trek?
My dad is an avid lover of scifi and I’ve been around ST my whole life, though it’s presence wasn’t all that prominent. In fact, he had never been to a convention until I was old enough to drag him to one myself!
Q4. Why have you decided to join Elite of the Fleet?
The second I saw the pimping post I just had to check out the community, and it seems like an amazing thing to participate in: There is so much detail and thought put into the whole thing, it’s obvious that a lot of hard work and love has but poured into the creation of these communities. I was almost overwhelmed by the immediate desire to apply.
I’ve pretty much been a lurker as a whole in the ST fandom until recently, so now that I’ve taken that first step I am eager to go further and meet people and to discuss things that most of my real life friends show little interest in. I look forward to trying my hand at graphics or perhaps even fic! My gosh, how embarrassing, I’m getting all excited and flustered and I’m nowhere near done with the form yet - how unprofessional…
Q5. Who is your favorite Star Trek character?
I’ve rewritten this answer several times now, for most of the main characters, some appearing more than once. So I’m just going to bite the bullet here and force myself not to delete anything this time *facepalm*
Spock.
He is an anomaly. His strife with his dual heritage raises sympathy in me, and his unwillingness to let his own difficulties, past and present, interfere with how he lives his life endears him to me. I admire that he oft goes above and beyond what his duty requires and that he has no qualms delivering his thoughts honestly in a concise, albeit blunt manner. He is interesting and somewhat mysterious, the way he thinks and comes to conclusions is different and unique compared to the humans that frequent Starfleet. His strength and telepathy tempered by a gentle soul and Vulcan morals is a potent dichotomy.
Q6. And the least?
My first thought would be Gary Mitchell, or Q (my dislike of Gary being connected with), but after seeing Reboot I’m going to have to say that I greatly dislike nu!Uhura. I love TOS!Uhura - she’s a strong and independent woman, but the Uhura of the Reboot universe seems to me to be quite flat in comparison. Instead of seeing her as a competent communications officer, I see her as a temperamental girl who is valued not by her skills but by her persistence and sexuality. Zoe is a good actor, and adorable besides, but I just wasn’t feeling it.
Q7. Which television (or film) series is your favourite?
The Original Series! All the way! Even though it seems so cheesy when I watch it now, I don’t believe I could love another more. Although I’m a little afraid that this might be one of those psychological "first" cases (kind of like Doctor Who, it seems that people tend to adore "their first" the most).
More than that though, there’s just something about TOS that seems ageless. It has been the inspiration for numerous leaps forward for humanity as a whole, and it’s just one of those things that mankind will forever look back upon and say, "we could not have come this far without your vision."
STARFLEET LIFE:
Q8. What do you hope to gain from your service in Starfleet?
I’m curious about the other series, and kind of hoping that I can maybe leech some love of them through osmosis from other fans, thus enabling me to finally get around to watching them and reading some of the novels hahaha! Seriously though, I want to make friends and be able to add my adoration to the Star Trek pile of awesome, hopefully while improving on some rusty skills or picking up a new one - it’s time to set aside shyness and boldy go!
Q9. Is there any occupation in Starfleet you feel you would be particularly unsuited for?
I believe I’d be unsuited to medical, in the physical sense at least. Growing up I loved animals and wanted to be a vet, but as soon as I realized that it meant being around animals sick and in pain I felt ill at the prospect and metaphorically ran in the other direction. Don’t get me wrong, I’m fine around blood and am no stranger to emergency situations - feel free to ask for clarification on this if it’s needed, but even then I felt uncomfortable at the prospect of being around, possibly unintentionally adding to, an animal in pain. I can only imagine how much more uncomfortable working with an injured sentient being would be for me. Shots, setting bones, surgery - to make someone better, a lot of times you have to add to their pain, if only temporarily. Even if unfamiliar with the patient, this would upset me.
Q10. The four current Academic Tracks at the Academy are Tactics, Operations, Exploratory Sciences and Medical Sciences. Describe how you could be an asset to each of these departments.
Tactical: I have great hand-eye coordination and am good at maneuvering. I both love and hate FPS games because I have swift reflexes and a short reaction time, but hate not knowing what’s going on around me (to the sides and behind, as you have no peripheral of a flat surface). I need a map function or the ability to zoom out into third person, preferably with a lot of space between the character and the objects around it, to be comfortable in an on-screen environment. I also dislike not knowing where both friendly and unfriendly targets are relative to my position. With this in mind, I’d be exceptional at understanding where outside objects are relative to the ship - be they planets and asteroids or other spacecraft. As an aside; I work well in the moment but tend to crash after a crisis has passed - the adrenaline rush takes a while to fade and the get the shakes if I’m sitting or standing still.
Operations: I’m small and not much of a grease monkey, so I don’t believe I’d do well with security or engineering. I’ve always been a great copycat though, without realizing it most of the time. I easily fit in with different groups of people (don’t get me started on how weird it was being friends with cheerleaders, art kids, theater/drama kids, anime geeks, orchestra fanatics, and the varsity physics club during high school… after-school activities and where to sit at lunch was always a bit trying). I don’t have the head for languages without practice (I started forgetting my kanji and uncommon terms after a year of disuse), but I can pick up accents and colloquialisms quickly. Keep the paperwork away from me though; I’m a procrastinator of the worst sort.
Exploratory Sciences: I was on the varsity physics team in high school (I have a t-shirt and everything teehee!) and I’m a physics major in college at the moment, as it so happens. I’m intrigued (so hard not to type "fascinated" there for fear of snickering, oh god) with how things work and why. I was one of those kids who would get almost embarrassingly excited when getting to play with volatile compounds in chemistry, or when getting a demonstration by my professors (seriously, the fluctuating colors and salt formations and enthalpy changes… it’s all so amazing, SO AMAZING!) I adore learning new and interesting things on how something works, be it molecular forces or astounding bodily functions (I’m lookin’ at you counterilluminating squids).
Medical: Let’s put it this way… I’ll quote from Avatar; "I dissected a frog once." I have no experience taking care of people. I could, at best, hold someone’s hand and be comforting through an ordeal, but hand me a shot hypo and I’d be useless as anything. I’ve taken psychology courses, however. Actually, I’ve always tended to be the one my friends can rely on when they need to get something off of their chests. I’ve been told things that people wouldn’t tell their own mothers. I’m good at keeping confidences and at handing out advice; I’m honest with my friends and let them know what I really think other than just what they want to hear (I say "with my friends" because I do act a bit differently in real life than I do online, it’s the curse of the anonymity of the internet I’m afraid). I think one of the main reasons people are so comfortable talking to me is that I’m so open minded. I’m not one to judge based off of anything other than my own personal opinion, I tend to disregard societal norms unless it’s important to my them situationally (as when asking for advice when uncomfortable with "coming out," for instance).
Q11. What are your top five strengths?
01. Wisdom&Knowledge: Ingenuity - I excel at finding new and different ways to approach problems and/or to achieve my goals. I rarely settle for simply doing things the conventional way, more often looking to find better and more effective methods.
02. Wisdom&Knowledge: Social Intelligence - I have a good understanding of myself and others. I am aware of my own moods and how to manage them. I am good at judging the moods of others and responding appropriately to their needs.
03. Wisdom&Knowledge: Curiosity - I’m open to new experiences and take a flexible approach to new things. I’m not one to just tolerate ambiguity; I am intrigued by it. My curiosity involves a wide-eyed view of the world and a desire to actively engage in novelty.
04. Humanity&Love: Generosity - I’m never too busy to do a favor and gain pleasure and joy from doing good deeds for others. My actions are often guided by other’s best interests. At the core of this strength is an acknowledgement of the worth of others.
05. Justice: Fairness&Equity - I do not allow my own personal feelings to bias my decisions about other people. Instead, I give everyone a fair go and am guided by my larger principles of morality.
Source: The Happiness Institute’s Signature Strengths List
Q12. What are your top five weaknesses?
01. Imaginative - I’m a dreamer, and can be unrealistic in my expectations.
02. Supportive - A lot of the time, I conform to the needs and wishes of others ahead of my own.
03. Enthusiastic- I can be energetic and over-excitable, and come on a bit strong when comfortable enough to show it around those unfamiliar with me.
04. Amiable- My default is easy going, it’s hard for me to be assertive and directive if I’m unprepared.
05. Patient- I’m too flexible to be comfortable with strict time-boundaries, things don’t get done often because I’m all too willing to procrastinate or wait it out.
Source: Personality Table
Q13. What is your biggest fear?
Losing one of my senses permanently or being otherwise crippled in some way. I know working on a startship is dangerous, and I’m willing to take those risks in the pursuit of doing what I love, but if I woke up one day in sickbay unable to hear due to an explosion, or paralyzed from the waist down, well… it’ll be hard for me to cope.
Q14. Do you consider yourself to be a leader, or a follower?
Although I am willing and able to lead, I am more comfortable following someone I trust than making decisions myself. When I do take the reins, it’s more in the way of; "I’m going to do it this way, feel free to do the same but I don’t intend to be anal monitoring your progress. Go on, deviate, I encourage it!"
Q15. What do you admire the most in your peers?
People that are Genuine. Someone honest and trustworthy, who will look you in the eye when speaking with you and won’t try to hide their intentions or put a front of optimism only to speak negatively of you behind your back.
Q16. You are stranded on a Class M planet that has not been mapped by The Federation. You are only allowed to choose two of the following items to keep with you: a phaser, a tricorder or a communicator. Which two would you choose to have?
I would keep the phaser to ward off unpleasant company and perhaps to heat rocks to keep warm, I’d also keep the tricorder as it would help with survival (identifying edible plants, drinkable water, etc) and the fact that the information gathered would be an asset after rescue (if rescued that is, rumor has it red shirts tend to be left behind - I can only hope it does not happen to me haha). I did not choose communicator because, though it could be essential to immediate rescue, it would be of less help in the matter of survival than the other two - especially if unable to make contact (I also hear that these devices are easily breakable and their signals blockable, yikes!).
Q17. Please describe your understanding of the Federation’s Prime Directive.
Non-interference policy, especially for more primitive planets that have no idea advanced technology exists. It is important to let things develop and culturally grow without the taint of outside influence. General exceptions to the rule being when the United Federation of Planets is threatened as a whole or when the civilization in question is already aware off-world technologies and species.
Q18. The United Federation of Planets includes more than 150 member planets, and the galaxy has many more besides. Which planet do you most want to visit?
Er, I don’t believe there’s any particular planet I’d want to visit more than any other, as each one has many unique and awe-inspiring wonders to behold.
KOBAYASHI MARU:
The following questions describe situations you may commonly find yourself in as a member of Starfleet. You will be read the scenario, and then given two options to choose from. You may expand upon the reasons for your choice, but you must indicate one of the two that you feel best describes your likely response to the situation provided.
Q19. Service in the Fleet can be draining at the best of times, and on one particular day everything seems to have gone wrong. You’re exhausted, but your shift is finally over and it’s time to unwind. Your roommate is already on their bed when you get back to your quarters. Do you:
b. Say hi, then stick in some earphones for music or grab a PADD for some recreational reading. A lie-down sounds pretty good right now, or maybe a bit of time relaxing on the observation deck - it should be pretty quiet by this time, which will give you a chance to sort through the day’s events in your head.
If my roommate is already on their bed and seems disinclined to strike up a conversation, who am I to set my butt down into their personal space? If we’re good friends as well as roommates I’ve probably already chatted with them in the dining hall or elsewhere. If our shifts don’t coincide we can always catch up when they’re not already relaxing and I’m not feeling so exhausted. Our personal rooms to me are like a little bubble where I can quietly order my thoughts and rest. If they bounce off the bed, ready for a chat, I’d suggest going to a rec-room as opposed to our quarters to talk.
Q20. You’ve intercepted what sounds like a pretty important transmission - you feel like the Captain needs to know. When you report, do you:
a. Give them all the facts: what it said, what the voice sounded like, where the inflection was, the language it was in, and so on. Details and facts are the important part, everything else is subjective.
As much as I’d love to tell the Captain what I think about the particulars of the message, if he or she wants my opinion they’d ask for it. As my superior, I defer to their judgment on the matter and would feel uncomfortable if by putting my interpretations on the table, as it were, that I could be wrong about an aspect of what I have heard and put the ship and her crew at unnecessary risk by influencing my Captain’s decision.
Q21. There are many decisions to be made in Starfleet, and some are harder than others. Faced with a decision where things could go wrong in any number of ways, do you:
b.Try to understand the perspectives of the people involved. They are the ones that will be influenced by the decision, and conflict is the least desirable outcome. Be certain to be tactful, even if some of the message is lost in the communication.
If I’m going to make an important decision, I want to be certain that how I go about it harms the least or benefits the most in the situation. Knowing all the pros and cons is well and good, but if I can’t think a few steps ahead I don’t think putting me in a situation where it’s my responsibility would be optimal in the first place. I would rather think about how the decision I make will most affect all parties in time rather than just solving the immediate problem.
Q22. The day-to-day life of Starfleet can be quite arduous at times, and quite exciting at others. Everyone has their own way of approaching everyday work, but would others see your approach as:
b.Flexible and spontaneous. Others think you prefer to adapt to the world around you rather than organize it. You seem to be more comfortable staying open to information and experiences rather than making decisions immediately. You appear fairly casual, working in bursts and motivated by deadlines.
I find joy in the simple things, and have a very "take things as they come" personality. What the above paragraph says rings all very true for me, except for the note on deadlines that is - they don’t seem to motivate me all that effectively.
Q23. You can earn 5 points for your future Track by promoting the community in your Journal. Please link the post here if you wish to do so:
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Whew, that took about six hours, wow. Thank you for reading my application and I hope it’s not too presumptuous to wish to meet with you guys more in depth sometime in the near future!