Dammit, I'm a Escalator, not a Doctor!
CIVILIAN LIFE:
Q1. Name: watersandwilds or Nefret.
Q2. How did you find out about Elite of the Fleet? It was mentioned by someone in a comment, and I came here to explore. I can't recall where exactly, though.
Q3. When did you first become interested in Star Trek? My parents were Trekkers, so I've basically been watching Star Trek all my life. TNG & Voyager were my first Star Trek loves (I remember being allowed to stay up for an extra hour past my bedtime on the nights when a new Voyager episode came out), but I've come to adore Star Trek in all its incarnations.
Q4. Why have you decided to join Elite of the Fleet? I have wanted for a very long time to be able to go to Starfleet Academy, and this is probably as close as I'm going to get. Plus, I love being active and involved in fan community, and this looks like the sort of place I'd fit in.
Q5. Who is your favourite Star Trek character? This is a difficult question. Spock is on the list, and Bones, and Kirk, Picard, Data, Sarek, Garak, Janeway, Paris and Kim. That is as short as the list is going to get, I'm afraid.
Q6. And the least? An equally difficult question. Wesley Crusher, maybe? But even he has his moments.
Q7. Which television (or film) series is your favourite? At the moment, probably TOS. Although, I'm hard pressed to choose. I love them all, and for different reasons.
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STARFLEET LIFE:
Q8. What do you hope to gain from your service in Starfleet? I hope to learn more about the operations of Starfleet, and have the opportunity to learn from and make friends with like-minded people.
Q9. Is there any occupation in Starfleet you feel you would be particularly unsuited for? I have no desire to be on the command track, but I don't think I would be entirely incapable of it.
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 do work well with people, and am capable of making executive decisions when one is called for. I am also good at adapting to changes in situations and dealing with them as they arise.
Operations: I am very good with languages, and good with people making me an asset to Communications and Diplomatic positions.
Exploratory Sciences: I have an interest in the exploratory sciences, and a willingness to question and examine the data fully.
Medical: I am very good at dealing with people in distress, and am a very good listener. I have experience with active listening, and would have a very excellent bedside manner. I have experience in patient care and basic nursing.
Q11. What are your top five strengths?
01. I have good people skills.
02. I am able to multi-task effectively.
03. I am a fast learner.
04. I am capable of working well in a crisis.
05. I am driven and enthusiastic.
Q12. What are your top five weaknesses?
01. My mathematics skills are not as strong as they could be.
02. I have no deep-space experience.
03. My previous courses of study (Ancient History & Archaeology) are not as relevant to the operations of a Starship.
04. My linguistic skills are limited to Terran languages.
05. I cannot program computers.
Q13. What is your biggest fear? This is a difficult question - there are things that I fear in certain situations (for example, making a decision that would have irreparable consequences), fear of dying, &c.. But I don't have one all-encompassing fear that pervades my life.
Q14. Do you consider yourself to be a leader, or a follower? I prefer to follow, but when the need arises I can lead.
Q15. What do you admire the most in your peers? Their capacity to come up with good ideas.
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? A communicator and a tricorder. Hopefully I could manufacture some sort of weapon, if necessary, and use the tricorder to determine the nature of any dangers and find out what consumable food and water is available. The communicator is necessary if I am to be rescued.
Q17. Please describe your understanding of the Federation’s Prime Directive. The Prime Directive dictates that prior to the demonstrated development of warp drive, no federation starship or representative should in any way interfere with the natural development of a culture through making contact with that culture, or leaving advanced technology or schematics behind with that culture.
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? Vulcan.
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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:
a. Settle in for a lengthy chat with them - you’d really like to vent about your day and you’d quite like to hear about theirs too. It’s a bit of a ritual by this point anyway. Maybe you’ll even head out to the Rec Hall together to unwind over a card game with the others.
Unless anything that I had participated in on that day was classified.
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.
Unless I am asked for my interpretation.
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:
a. Stay impersonal and objective. Weigh up the pros and cons, think out all the possibilities, and focus on the basic truths. A careful analysis of the situation will reveal the best possible choice, even though some may not approve of it.
Making a decision that is the best decision for that particular moment can be done by examining the facts, but consideration must be made as to the emotional abilities of the people involved. There isn't any reason why a decision that is made impersonally and objectively cannot be conveyed tactfully - however that decision must be stuck to if it is the correct one.
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 organise 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.
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.
Q1. Name: watersandwilds or Nefret.
Q2. How did you find out about Elite of the Fleet? It was mentioned by someone in a comment, and I came here to explore. I can't recall where exactly, though.
Q3. When did you first become interested in Star Trek? My parents were Trekkers, so I've basically been watching Star Trek all my life. TNG & Voyager were my first Star Trek loves (I remember being allowed to stay up for an extra hour past my bedtime on the nights when a new Voyager episode came out), but I've come to adore Star Trek in all its incarnations.
Q4. Why have you decided to join Elite of the Fleet? I have wanted for a very long time to be able to go to Starfleet Academy, and this is probably as close as I'm going to get. Plus, I love being active and involved in fan community, and this looks like the sort of place I'd fit in.
Q5. Who is your favourite Star Trek character? This is a difficult question. Spock is on the list, and Bones, and Kirk, Picard, Data, Sarek, Garak, Janeway, Paris and Kim. That is as short as the list is going to get, I'm afraid.
Q6. And the least? An equally difficult question. Wesley Crusher, maybe? But even he has his moments.
Q7. Which television (or film) series is your favourite? At the moment, probably TOS. Although, I'm hard pressed to choose. I love them all, and for different reasons.
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STARFLEET LIFE:
Q8. What do you hope to gain from your service in Starfleet? I hope to learn more about the operations of Starfleet, and have the opportunity to learn from and make friends with like-minded people.
Q9. Is there any occupation in Starfleet you feel you would be particularly unsuited for? I have no desire to be on the command track, but I don't think I would be entirely incapable of it.
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 do work well with people, and am capable of making executive decisions when one is called for. I am also good at adapting to changes in situations and dealing with them as they arise.
Operations: I am very good with languages, and good with people making me an asset to Communications and Diplomatic positions.
Exploratory Sciences: I have an interest in the exploratory sciences, and a willingness to question and examine the data fully.
Medical: I am very good at dealing with people in distress, and am a very good listener. I have experience with active listening, and would have a very excellent bedside manner. I have experience in patient care and basic nursing.
Q11. What are your top five strengths?
01. I have good people skills.
02. I am able to multi-task effectively.
03. I am a fast learner.
04. I am capable of working well in a crisis.
05. I am driven and enthusiastic.
Q12. What are your top five weaknesses?
01. My mathematics skills are not as strong as they could be.
02. I have no deep-space experience.
03. My previous courses of study (Ancient History & Archaeology) are not as relevant to the operations of a Starship.
04. My linguistic skills are limited to Terran languages.
05. I cannot program computers.
Q13. What is your biggest fear? This is a difficult question - there are things that I fear in certain situations (for example, making a decision that would have irreparable consequences), fear of dying, &c.. But I don't have one all-encompassing fear that pervades my life.
Q14. Do you consider yourself to be a leader, or a follower? I prefer to follow, but when the need arises I can lead.
Q15. What do you admire the most in your peers? Their capacity to come up with good ideas.
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? A communicator and a tricorder. Hopefully I could manufacture some sort of weapon, if necessary, and use the tricorder to determine the nature of any dangers and find out what consumable food and water is available. The communicator is necessary if I am to be rescued.
Q17. Please describe your understanding of the Federation’s Prime Directive. The Prime Directive dictates that prior to the demonstrated development of warp drive, no federation starship or representative should in any way interfere with the natural development of a culture through making contact with that culture, or leaving advanced technology or schematics behind with that culture.
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? Vulcan.
________________________________
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:
a. Settle in for a lengthy chat with them - you’d really like to vent about your day and you’d quite like to hear about theirs too. It’s a bit of a ritual by this point anyway. Maybe you’ll even head out to the Rec Hall together to unwind over a card game with the others.
Unless anything that I had participated in on that day was classified.
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.
Unless I am asked for my interpretation.
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:
a. Stay impersonal and objective. Weigh up the pros and cons, think out all the possibilities, and focus on the basic truths. A careful analysis of the situation will reveal the best possible choice, even though some may not approve of it.
Making a decision that is the best decision for that particular moment can be done by examining the facts, but consideration must be made as to the emotional abilities of the people involved. There isn't any reason why a decision that is made impersonally and objectively cannot be conveyed tactfully - however that decision must be stuck to if it is the correct one.
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 organise 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.
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.