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CIVILIAN LIFE:
Q1. Name: katie rose
Q2. How did you find out about Elite of the Fleet? paleogymnast
Q3. When did you first become interested in Star Trek?
I grew up watching original series in syndication with my dad and I remember watching Voyage Home on rainy Saturday afternoons (my dad was so excited when he got a What Would Sulu Do? t-shirt that he called me just to tell me). I watched reruns of TNG during dinner with the family and occasionally on my own. It was in high school though that I began enjoying DS9 and watched that with friends. I haven’t watched any of the series after DS9 and I honestly have never watched a whole series all the way through, but I’ve enjoyed a few.
Q4. Why have you decided to join Elite of the Fleet?
I am looking to make friends and find a place where I can chat with people that I feel comfortable being myself around and have fun interacting with.
Q5. Who is your favourite Star Trek character?
I will admit that I am very partial to Julian Bashir of DS9, because of his genetically enhanced adorable-ness. And naturally, of course, I am still very fond of Bones and Spock for their wisdom and practicality. Bones for how brilliant he is with his emotion and Spock for how brilliant he is without it (or just at suppressing it).
Q6. And the least?
It’s hard to pick a least favorite character, since of the series that I watched I enjoyed the characters for worse or better. I will say that I probably liked the Dax Symbiont the least, if that counts as a character. As much as it gives the host a place in history and an attachment to their culture, it also holds you to the past. When you serve as the host there is no real moving forward in life because you must always be so aware of mistakes of the past, and not just your mistakes but previous hosts. Letting go of the past is crucial, in my opinion, to leading a happier and more fulfilled life and as long as you are host to the Dax Symbiont the past is always present. The host may enjoy the positive emotions of others, but they are also bound by their guilt and sadness and I feel that this is not healthy or a good way to live.
Q7. Which television (or film) series is your favourite?
I love the original series because it reminds me of the naiveté of youth, watching it in syndication after school or on the weekends, before I even knew the word Trekkie existed. I love that my dad loves it, loves to watch it with me and I love it for that, how happy it makes him. And although his favorite movie is Wrath of Khan, mine with always be Voyage Home, the first movie I ever remember crying during.
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STARFLEET LIFE:
Q8. What do you hope to gain from your service in Starfleet?
I would like to find a sense of community where I can work in a cooperative environment for the benefit of everyone, both within my world and the worlds of others. I would like to feel that what I have done will not go forgotten and, even in a small way, will benefit the generations of tomorrow.
Q9. Is there any occupation in Starfleet you feel you would be particularly unsuited for?
While I have logical tendencies in my behavior and work and truly enjoy solving puzzles, I am not mathematically inclined and can struggle with the advanced equations within the Exploratory Sciences.
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:
As to the command specialization, I have a natural ability to competently follow directions and lead others in doing so, whether these directions come from a direct superior or Starfleet itself. I can lead well under extreme pressure and crises, and keep a cool and collected head about decision making when all around me is chaos, focusing on the task at hand. As long as I was trained properly for each specific craft, I could manage piloting since I have fairly decent hand eye coordination and control. However I am not entirely sure that I would be a fully capable navigator, as I get lost on streets with a map.
Operations:
In regards to diplomacy, administration and communications, I have excellent skills working with people of all back grounds and temperaments, whether in peaceful situations or more volatile ones. I am quite capable at diffusing high stress situations involving multiple parties, and helping to come to, at least temporarily, a compromise to satiate all parties. I have a very keen awareness of people and their needs and how to go about meeting those needs in the most efficient manner possible. I am also quite organized and a very talented at multi-tasking; I can manage multiple issues at once, keeping track of everything going on and then, through notes, interpretation and memorization, relay all the information necessary in an easy to comprehend manner, and make the chaos look simple. As to security, in addition to being able to keep a cool head in chaotic situations, I also have a basic knowledge of criminal psychology and am aware of dangers that may arise and various methods to prevent these; although once issues arise I may not have the strength or ability to physically diffuse them. Engineering may be a difficulty area for me, because I have little knowledge of the inter-workings of ships, however, if I am given diagram I can follow it, much like a puzzle, and I am very good at puzzles and following directions.
Exploratory Sciences:
I may not be the most mathematically inclined person, but I have an ability to explain things in simple context, once I understand something, relaying complex phenomena in terms the layman can understand, whether that be orally, in a lab or in a graphic representation. In addition to relaying information, I can also take it in; having spent a number of years in school I have become very adept at taking notes and doing research. I am logical and can follow directions well when they are laid out for me, but I do lack a natural intuition in the sciences.
Medical:
I am a very patient, compassionate, caring and empathetic person, allowing me a great advantage in the medical arena, especially in GP, nursing and psychology. I have education in forensic psychology, and therefore have, at least a cursory, grasp on most psychological and psychiatric subjects. Also thanks to my interest in the subject of psychology, I have done much reading research on my own and educated myself on the subject more in depth than my classes allowed. I have experience with and knowledge of the various side effects and uses of many medications and can apply this to a better understanding of using them with patients and how to gauge their reactions to them, and be more open and receptive to their opinions and experiences. I have also taken classes in the brain and physiology and the way that it reacts to medications and general drugs. I work well directly with people of all kinds and am very patient and understanding with a large variety of issues. I am also not easily “grossed out,” or made queasy. I grew up around medical personnel and so understand the concepts without specific knowledge.
Q11. What are your top five strengths?
01. Loyalty: First and foremost in my mind is Starfleet and its reputation. I will serve in my capacity as expected and work very hard for my team and support them all as necessary without hesitation. I will not practice subterfuge or work towards any end other than what Starfleet asks of me.
02. Reliability: I perform my duties and obligations aware of how it reflects upon both myself and those who trust me to complete said duties. Not only am I punctual, I complete assignments given to me when expected and to the level expected, I am there when I am expected to be and most importantly, I am able to be called upon even when not expected and, with no complaints, will do what is asked of me.
03. Creativity: I have a talent for seeing outside the box, as much as I am a fall in line person, and can find different less obvious solutions to problems presented to me within the restrictions necessary.
04. Friendly: I have the patience to deal with all types of people and do it amicably without revealing any annoyance, fear or aggravation, and at the same time portray a friendly and well receiving persona. People feel at ease around me and comfortable enough to let down their guard and be more open and accepting of help or criticism.
05. Knowledge of Psychology: I have an understanding of people and, to some extent, their motivations. This allows me to adapt my behavior in an effort to placate or cater to specific needs of another individual, or to recommend actions to be taken with a specific person or situation; this ability is very useful in regards to diplomacy, leadership, conflict resolution, friendship, teamwork, et cetera.
Q12. What are your top five weaknesses?
01. Self Doubt: I have the inability to truly trust my decisions and often turn to others for advice, even when I am fairly certain that my choices are correct. I am aware that the self doubt does derive from a lack of self esteem and therefore have more than once found myself not doing something because I do not have confidence enough in myself to follow through. Because of this when taking directions from a peer or superior, I tend to double check and triple check the directions in an effort not to do something incorrectly, when I am fully competent and would have done a task correctly the first time based on the original directions.
02. Empathetic: While empathy can be a very valuable trait in some areas, when you are burdened with an over abundance, as I am, it can interrupt and take over your self care. I tend to do very little for myself because I am too busy identifying with other people’s emotions and helping them cope with them. I allow for others emotions and can identify with them to an extreme level to total disregard for my own needs and emotions.
03. Lack of Impulsivity: While impulsive behavior has a reputation for recklessness and needless danger, there are many positive attributes as well, which I lack. This does not mean that I can’t make important decisions under pressure (I actually am very level headed and quick thinking under pressure), it means that I miss out on important and possibly exciting new adventures, because I have to think things through first and get other opinions. So in essence my lack of impulsive behaviors often leaves me standing by the wayside while others go off on great adventures, living life just that little bit less.
04. Fear of Confrontation: I often will not stand up for myself in situations where it is warranted and fair for me to do. This often leaves me feeling resentful for being wronged or me being left to do things that I do not want to do or should not have to do.
05. Desire to please and be liked by people: I will often do things for people simply to please them, even though I do not want to. I do not tell people no or respond negatively, in an effort to keep them happy, this often leaves me not doing what I want, but what other people want. This is very beneficial in having me as an employee, but it tends to lead to resentment on more personal levels.
Q13. What is your biggest fear?
My biggest fear is that nothing I do make a lasting impression on this or any other world. Even if it is my children who make the impact, or their children, I just am so afraid that my existence will be for nothing.
Q14. Do you consider yourself to be a leader, or a follower?
I am exceptionally talented at leading others to follow. To choose, I would call myself a leader, however I am very good at following the instructions of and supporting a chosen leader, as long as they are competent. In essence I am very good at leading myself and others in following the guidance of others, and when necessary leading without instruction and ensuring that all that needs to get done is accomplished. I am fully capable of handling work that has been delegated to me, and making decisions as to what needs to be done following the guidelines provided by a leader, or taking the initiative and doing things my way, whichever works better and is acceptable.
Q15. What do you admire the most in your peers?
I admire my peers’ ability to be impulsive and disregard social norms, rules and regulations when it is an acceptable risk. Their impulsivity is something that I do not easily come by in myself, and so admire the talent of making a reckless, split second decision even if it is dangerous. Or, in a similar vein, the talent to break a rule (when there are more benefits than negatives or vice versa) and not worry about the resulting consequences either way.
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?
Given my options I would opt to have with me a tricorder and a phaser. The phaser would serve as a multi purpose tool, much like a jack knife back on earth in the 1900s and 2000s. I could use it to cut wood to build a shelter, start a fire, or create a signal to the rescue crew. The tricorder would provide a semi-survival guide; it would allow me to find native life (or avoid it) or to be aware when the rescue party came. Also, I could use the tricorder to find safe water and safe plant life to sustain myself, and if possible, and with enough knowledge, try to use it as a locator beacon or jerry-rig it to work as a communicator.
Q17. Please describe your understanding of the Federation’s Prime Directive.
The Federation’s Prime Directive is to never influence or interfere with developing cultures; an admirable, if not always possible, cause and mission. I feel that this would be difficult from time to time, especially when the advances of our technology can so much benefit a community that it seems cruel not to, or where death is imminent if not used. I feel that in cases of this nature, the rule may be bent or broken in order to sustain life, but not without great justification and cause and a full investigation by Starfleet.
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?
Pollux IV: I have an interest in ancient earth history, specifically the Ancient Greek and Roman cultures and their mythology, which this planet still represents. I believe that I would find it educational in the ways of life as well as a great chance to live in a time different from ours.
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KOBAYASHI MARU:
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.
I will freely admit that I am a chatter-box and on a normal day I would probably engage my roommate in conversation, but I find that when I have something stressful happen, verses just an average day, I need time to myself to process it before I go to a friend to vent. I need to sort out what I’m comfortable sharing as well as my exact version of events. Eventually yes my roommate would know everything that happened in great detail, but immediately following the day I would prefer to decompress in my own head and sort everything out personally. However, if I came home and my roommate needed to talk about their day, I would put off mulling over my day until later and listen to them and make sure that they felt heard and got it all out.
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.
Details are crucial and can mean the difference between life and death in some cases. Assuming that I was highly fluent in the given language or extremely aware of the situation that the transmission was regarding I may feel apt to give my opinion; but assuming that I am not the one making the decisions on how to react to the transmission, my duty would be to accurately and quickly relay all information to the Captain. Hopefully by this point, through my education and experience, the Captain has developed trust enough in me and my opinions, to give something immediate attention when I say that it is warranted.
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.
I feel that in most cases the perspectives of people directly involved in a situation are more informed and carry more weight than the opinions of any outside person attempting to solve their problem. I will allow that in some cases an unbiased and objective opinion can be necessary and valid; however the majority of conflicts or situations that are heated enough to have very bad outcomes should be assessed with the participating people(s) lives considered highly. Also there is a great deal to be said for diplomacy and well instructed and counseled conflict resolution, which directly involves all parties. If you are not tactful and aware of the outcomes for people you could very well incite universal incident with huge consequences, all of which could be avoided just by listening to the party involved before stating your opinion.
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:
a. Planned and orderly. You seem to prefer to have decisions made and matters settled, rather than hanging over your head. You appear comfortable when in control over such matters. You seem to be task-oriented, and plan ahead.
I respect the ability to be spontaneous and can see its many advantages within Starfleet, however, I find that my personality is much more suited for a planned and orderly work style. I enjoy working to deadlines, but rather than racing to get things done by the time it’s here, I prefer spacing and timing a project so that it falls within the given time frame. When I plan and have time to work, my results are much more precise, complete, organized, polished and better reflect my abilities.
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: Here, at my LJ!
Q1. Name: katie rose
Q2. How did you find out about Elite of the Fleet? paleogymnast
Q3. When did you first become interested in Star Trek?
I grew up watching original series in syndication with my dad and I remember watching Voyage Home on rainy Saturday afternoons (my dad was so excited when he got a What Would Sulu Do? t-shirt that he called me just to tell me). I watched reruns of TNG during dinner with the family and occasionally on my own. It was in high school though that I began enjoying DS9 and watched that with friends. I haven’t watched any of the series after DS9 and I honestly have never watched a whole series all the way through, but I’ve enjoyed a few.
Q4. Why have you decided to join Elite of the Fleet?
I am looking to make friends and find a place where I can chat with people that I feel comfortable being myself around and have fun interacting with.
Q5. Who is your favourite Star Trek character?
I will admit that I am very partial to Julian Bashir of DS9, because of his genetically enhanced adorable-ness. And naturally, of course, I am still very fond of Bones and Spock for their wisdom and practicality. Bones for how brilliant he is with his emotion and Spock for how brilliant he is without it (or just at suppressing it).
Q6. And the least?
It’s hard to pick a least favorite character, since of the series that I watched I enjoyed the characters for worse or better. I will say that I probably liked the Dax Symbiont the least, if that counts as a character. As much as it gives the host a place in history and an attachment to their culture, it also holds you to the past. When you serve as the host there is no real moving forward in life because you must always be so aware of mistakes of the past, and not just your mistakes but previous hosts. Letting go of the past is crucial, in my opinion, to leading a happier and more fulfilled life and as long as you are host to the Dax Symbiont the past is always present. The host may enjoy the positive emotions of others, but they are also bound by their guilt and sadness and I feel that this is not healthy or a good way to live.
Q7. Which television (or film) series is your favourite?
I love the original series because it reminds me of the naiveté of youth, watching it in syndication after school or on the weekends, before I even knew the word Trekkie existed. I love that my dad loves it, loves to watch it with me and I love it for that, how happy it makes him. And although his favorite movie is Wrath of Khan, mine with always be Voyage Home, the first movie I ever remember crying during.
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STARFLEET LIFE:
Q8. What do you hope to gain from your service in Starfleet?
I would like to find a sense of community where I can work in a cooperative environment for the benefit of everyone, both within my world and the worlds of others. I would like to feel that what I have done will not go forgotten and, even in a small way, will benefit the generations of tomorrow.
Q9. Is there any occupation in Starfleet you feel you would be particularly unsuited for?
While I have logical tendencies in my behavior and work and truly enjoy solving puzzles, I am not mathematically inclined and can struggle with the advanced equations within the Exploratory Sciences.
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:
As to the command specialization, I have a natural ability to competently follow directions and lead others in doing so, whether these directions come from a direct superior or Starfleet itself. I can lead well under extreme pressure and crises, and keep a cool and collected head about decision making when all around me is chaos, focusing on the task at hand. As long as I was trained properly for each specific craft, I could manage piloting since I have fairly decent hand eye coordination and control. However I am not entirely sure that I would be a fully capable navigator, as I get lost on streets with a map.
Operations:
In regards to diplomacy, administration and communications, I have excellent skills working with people of all back grounds and temperaments, whether in peaceful situations or more volatile ones. I am quite capable at diffusing high stress situations involving multiple parties, and helping to come to, at least temporarily, a compromise to satiate all parties. I have a very keen awareness of people and their needs and how to go about meeting those needs in the most efficient manner possible. I am also quite organized and a very talented at multi-tasking; I can manage multiple issues at once, keeping track of everything going on and then, through notes, interpretation and memorization, relay all the information necessary in an easy to comprehend manner, and make the chaos look simple. As to security, in addition to being able to keep a cool head in chaotic situations, I also have a basic knowledge of criminal psychology and am aware of dangers that may arise and various methods to prevent these; although once issues arise I may not have the strength or ability to physically diffuse them. Engineering may be a difficulty area for me, because I have little knowledge of the inter-workings of ships, however, if I am given diagram I can follow it, much like a puzzle, and I am very good at puzzles and following directions.
Exploratory Sciences:
I may not be the most mathematically inclined person, but I have an ability to explain things in simple context, once I understand something, relaying complex phenomena in terms the layman can understand, whether that be orally, in a lab or in a graphic representation. In addition to relaying information, I can also take it in; having spent a number of years in school I have become very adept at taking notes and doing research. I am logical and can follow directions well when they are laid out for me, but I do lack a natural intuition in the sciences.
Medical:
I am a very patient, compassionate, caring and empathetic person, allowing me a great advantage in the medical arena, especially in GP, nursing and psychology. I have education in forensic psychology, and therefore have, at least a cursory, grasp on most psychological and psychiatric subjects. Also thanks to my interest in the subject of psychology, I have done much reading research on my own and educated myself on the subject more in depth than my classes allowed. I have experience with and knowledge of the various side effects and uses of many medications and can apply this to a better understanding of using them with patients and how to gauge their reactions to them, and be more open and receptive to their opinions and experiences. I have also taken classes in the brain and physiology and the way that it reacts to medications and general drugs. I work well directly with people of all kinds and am very patient and understanding with a large variety of issues. I am also not easily “grossed out,” or made queasy. I grew up around medical personnel and so understand the concepts without specific knowledge.
Q11. What are your top five strengths?
01. Loyalty: First and foremost in my mind is Starfleet and its reputation. I will serve in my capacity as expected and work very hard for my team and support them all as necessary without hesitation. I will not practice subterfuge or work towards any end other than what Starfleet asks of me.
02. Reliability: I perform my duties and obligations aware of how it reflects upon both myself and those who trust me to complete said duties. Not only am I punctual, I complete assignments given to me when expected and to the level expected, I am there when I am expected to be and most importantly, I am able to be called upon even when not expected and, with no complaints, will do what is asked of me.
03. Creativity: I have a talent for seeing outside the box, as much as I am a fall in line person, and can find different less obvious solutions to problems presented to me within the restrictions necessary.
04. Friendly: I have the patience to deal with all types of people and do it amicably without revealing any annoyance, fear or aggravation, and at the same time portray a friendly and well receiving persona. People feel at ease around me and comfortable enough to let down their guard and be more open and accepting of help or criticism.
05. Knowledge of Psychology: I have an understanding of people and, to some extent, their motivations. This allows me to adapt my behavior in an effort to placate or cater to specific needs of another individual, or to recommend actions to be taken with a specific person or situation; this ability is very useful in regards to diplomacy, leadership, conflict resolution, friendship, teamwork, et cetera.
Q12. What are your top five weaknesses?
01. Self Doubt: I have the inability to truly trust my decisions and often turn to others for advice, even when I am fairly certain that my choices are correct. I am aware that the self doubt does derive from a lack of self esteem and therefore have more than once found myself not doing something because I do not have confidence enough in myself to follow through. Because of this when taking directions from a peer or superior, I tend to double check and triple check the directions in an effort not to do something incorrectly, when I am fully competent and would have done a task correctly the first time based on the original directions.
02. Empathetic: While empathy can be a very valuable trait in some areas, when you are burdened with an over abundance, as I am, it can interrupt and take over your self care. I tend to do very little for myself because I am too busy identifying with other people’s emotions and helping them cope with them. I allow for others emotions and can identify with them to an extreme level to total disregard for my own needs and emotions.
03. Lack of Impulsivity: While impulsive behavior has a reputation for recklessness and needless danger, there are many positive attributes as well, which I lack. This does not mean that I can’t make important decisions under pressure (I actually am very level headed and quick thinking under pressure), it means that I miss out on important and possibly exciting new adventures, because I have to think things through first and get other opinions. So in essence my lack of impulsive behaviors often leaves me standing by the wayside while others go off on great adventures, living life just that little bit less.
04. Fear of Confrontation: I often will not stand up for myself in situations where it is warranted and fair for me to do. This often leaves me feeling resentful for being wronged or me being left to do things that I do not want to do or should not have to do.
05. Desire to please and be liked by people: I will often do things for people simply to please them, even though I do not want to. I do not tell people no or respond negatively, in an effort to keep them happy, this often leaves me not doing what I want, but what other people want. This is very beneficial in having me as an employee, but it tends to lead to resentment on more personal levels.
Q13. What is your biggest fear?
My biggest fear is that nothing I do make a lasting impression on this or any other world. Even if it is my children who make the impact, or their children, I just am so afraid that my existence will be for nothing.
Q14. Do you consider yourself to be a leader, or a follower?
I am exceptionally talented at leading others to follow. To choose, I would call myself a leader, however I am very good at following the instructions of and supporting a chosen leader, as long as they are competent. In essence I am very good at leading myself and others in following the guidance of others, and when necessary leading without instruction and ensuring that all that needs to get done is accomplished. I am fully capable of handling work that has been delegated to me, and making decisions as to what needs to be done following the guidelines provided by a leader, or taking the initiative and doing things my way, whichever works better and is acceptable.
Q15. What do you admire the most in your peers?
I admire my peers’ ability to be impulsive and disregard social norms, rules and regulations when it is an acceptable risk. Their impulsivity is something that I do not easily come by in myself, and so admire the talent of making a reckless, split second decision even if it is dangerous. Or, in a similar vein, the talent to break a rule (when there are more benefits than negatives or vice versa) and not worry about the resulting consequences either way.
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?
Given my options I would opt to have with me a tricorder and a phaser. The phaser would serve as a multi purpose tool, much like a jack knife back on earth in the 1900s and 2000s. I could use it to cut wood to build a shelter, start a fire, or create a signal to the rescue crew. The tricorder would provide a semi-survival guide; it would allow me to find native life (or avoid it) or to be aware when the rescue party came. Also, I could use the tricorder to find safe water and safe plant life to sustain myself, and if possible, and with enough knowledge, try to use it as a locator beacon or jerry-rig it to work as a communicator.
Q17. Please describe your understanding of the Federation’s Prime Directive.
The Federation’s Prime Directive is to never influence or interfere with developing cultures; an admirable, if not always possible, cause and mission. I feel that this would be difficult from time to time, especially when the advances of our technology can so much benefit a community that it seems cruel not to, or where death is imminent if not used. I feel that in cases of this nature, the rule may be bent or broken in order to sustain life, but not without great justification and cause and a full investigation by Starfleet.
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?
Pollux IV: I have an interest in ancient earth history, specifically the Ancient Greek and Roman cultures and their mythology, which this planet still represents. I believe that I would find it educational in the ways of life as well as a great chance to live in a time different from ours.
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KOBAYASHI MARU:
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.
I will freely admit that I am a chatter-box and on a normal day I would probably engage my roommate in conversation, but I find that when I have something stressful happen, verses just an average day, I need time to myself to process it before I go to a friend to vent. I need to sort out what I’m comfortable sharing as well as my exact version of events. Eventually yes my roommate would know everything that happened in great detail, but immediately following the day I would prefer to decompress in my own head and sort everything out personally. However, if I came home and my roommate needed to talk about their day, I would put off mulling over my day until later and listen to them and make sure that they felt heard and got it all out.
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.
Details are crucial and can mean the difference between life and death in some cases. Assuming that I was highly fluent in the given language or extremely aware of the situation that the transmission was regarding I may feel apt to give my opinion; but assuming that I am not the one making the decisions on how to react to the transmission, my duty would be to accurately and quickly relay all information to the Captain. Hopefully by this point, through my education and experience, the Captain has developed trust enough in me and my opinions, to give something immediate attention when I say that it is warranted.
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.
I feel that in most cases the perspectives of people directly involved in a situation are more informed and carry more weight than the opinions of any outside person attempting to solve their problem. I will allow that in some cases an unbiased and objective opinion can be necessary and valid; however the majority of conflicts or situations that are heated enough to have very bad outcomes should be assessed with the participating people(s) lives considered highly. Also there is a great deal to be said for diplomacy and well instructed and counseled conflict resolution, which directly involves all parties. If you are not tactful and aware of the outcomes for people you could very well incite universal incident with huge consequences, all of which could be avoided just by listening to the party involved before stating your opinion.
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:
a. Planned and orderly. You seem to prefer to have decisions made and matters settled, rather than hanging over your head. You appear comfortable when in control over such matters. You seem to be task-oriented, and plan ahead.
I respect the ability to be spontaneous and can see its many advantages within Starfleet, however, I find that my personality is much more suited for a planned and orderly work style. I enjoy working to deadlines, but rather than racing to get things done by the time it’s here, I prefer spacing and timing a project so that it falls within the given time frame. When I plan and have time to work, my results are much more precise, complete, organized, polished and better reflect my abilities.
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