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Oct 30, 2011 13:53

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Character: Jean-Luc Picard

Canon: Star Trek: The Next Generation

Job: Head polisher

Age: 60

Canon: In the 24th Century, the United Federation of Planets relies on its military branch, Starfleet, to seek out new life and new civilisations, to boldly -- well, you probably know the rest. Starfleet's mission is exploration, but they also fight, when necessary, to defend the Federation against various threats.

Jean-Luc Picard is the captain of Starfleet's flagship, the Enterprise. He's wise, experienced, and believes in diplomacy before aggression. However, his combat skills are excellent, and when words are not enough, he'll kick heads with the best of them. Picard is cerebral, and intellectual, and confident in his ability to deal with any situation with his own skills plus the skills of those around him.

Sample post:

Greetings, friends. I'm delighted to be here to assist in this most difficult negotiation. I must admit I have no previous experience of your group's issues, but I have considerable diplomatic experience. I assisted during leadership challenges on Q'onos, I resolved issues with the Jarada, I was once required to talk all four legs off an Arcturan Megadonkey, and I also was able to assist in the epic, involved negotiations with Planet Sesame over whether a cookie is a sometimes food.

So. Let me summarise. Your people have an issue with decomposing body parts, and let me assure you I have the utmost sympathy for your plight. Those of you on the left prefer to reattach severed limbs with glue. Those on the right prefer to use tape. I am most impressed with the creativity and the clarity of purpose shown by the signs you have forged using construction paper and your own bodily fluids, avowing TAPE or GLUE. You should be proud of yourselves.

I have worked with leaders of both sides now for several of your days, in workshops, surveys, seminars, and even a symposium. Speakers have included doctors, joiners, butchers, bakers, and the occasional candlestick maker. We believe we have a third solution. One that honours both ideologies, yet provides for a way forward. This third choice involves thread.

I realise this will be something of a challenge for all of you. I ask you to trust me, and when I say that please know that I will remain amongst your people for as long as it takes for this new philosophy to take hold. A Starfleet officer does not give up. A Starfleet officer assists for as long as is necessary. A trial period will be instigated with consultation; please do not fear that we will move ahead without feedback from you. But please try this. I promise it will be worthwhile.

Please, good people. Do not use TAPE, or GLUE. Make it SEW.

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