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Some of those make the job sound a bit like a personal assistant/secretary. Although I imagine there are actual administrators for that. (Yeomen?)
To Boldly Go... (a Starfleet quest)
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And in practice all the work gets pushed onto them so that the First Officer is free to host poker night for the heads of department, yes.
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Or, for that matter, Data- who if he weren't so utterly tone-deaf in social areas would make a great XO. Spock, who is quite aware of social dynamics even if he chooses to mostly stay above them with dry wit and Vulcan aloofness, certainly could, even if we don't see him in the role of 'link to the crew' much.
Imagine having him as the disciplinarian you're worried about overseeing your department. OW.
Eh, they're arguably not. My views are kiiinda evolving through this very conversation.
Pretty much. Although it's... a bit less than 'every week,' arguably. Depending, too, on how you count women who don't affect the plot much, and women who are trying to use him (e.g. Elaan of Troyius, arguably The Conscience of the King, probably some others).
To be fair, I think Riker talked a fair amount of business in those poker games.
KnightDisciple
Love God. Do Right. Fear No Man.
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Related thought: My vague recollections recall that Picard would often stand up to talk to someone on the viewscreen, leveraging that sick Diplomacy bonus he's got, while Riker would either stay seated and be poking at his monitor, or be back behind Tactical and talking to people casual-like. In essence, it seemed like he would keep commanding the ship, while Picard took care of Diplomancing.
...I could be wrong in remembering that, mind you.
Also, as others have said, it seemed like Riker was keeping track of damage control, crew reports, etc. in a fight, while Picard focused purely on the tactical situation. In essence, Picard was able to off-load work of running things to Ops and Riker to focus more on "here's how we're going to not-die".
...I could be wrong in remembering that, mind you.
Also, as others have said, it seemed like Riker was keeping track of damage control, crew reports, etc. in a fight, while Picard focused purely on the tactical situation. In essence, Picard was able to off-load work of running things to Ops and Riker to focus more on "here's how we're going to not-die".
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So I'm leaving the vote open till tomorrow. Had to come home early with a headache from work and slept a while. Too tired to really write anything tonight.
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- Patriarchova
So, working on Megatortoise post, and JFC the scale difference...
Thors_Alumni
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I have a couple of questions today.
1. How big is the Megatortois in comparison to the Starfleet ships?
2. Are we planning on having a Starfleet vessel named USS Thunderchild?
1. How big is the Megatortois in comparison to the Starfleet ships?
2. Are we planning on having a Starfleet vessel named USS Thunderchild?
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Its slightly larger and heavier than an Excelsior, which in turn is over twice the size of our next biggest ship.
I believe the Honiani flagship is the only vessel in known space that outmasses the megatortoise.
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It's 2.5 mt compared to an Excelsior being 2.3mt. So a little bigger than our biggest ship.
Seems unlikely, though we do have a Miranda called the USS Thunderhead.
I ship it.So, working on Megatortoise post, and JFC the scale difference...
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You can't stop Shakatort OTP
ClawClawBite
Mad Engineering!
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I'd ship it, but I can't find a box that big. How much is the postage?
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Widow Null
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It self-delivers. It IS the box.
More seriously @Leila Hann , it almost looks like the Shakakoun could fly through that gap in the Megatortoise
So a beautiful work of art would be needed as payment.
If you seriously wanted to pack up and ship a Megatort and Shakakoun you'd probably need the Bascilica of Lahkept to carry it.
So a beautiful work of art would be needed as payment.
So, working on Megatortoise post, and JFC the scale difference...
Only one response to that...
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- Mid-Atlantic
Enterprise:
"You're disgusting! That poor little Dawiar thing is small enough to be her cargo!
[glares]
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Renamed to Rondeau, since Flavored Soda Water was a placeholder.
oh im sorry we've had like four pages talking around hypothetical bee person sex but now i'm the freak for thinking two hunks of metal might be a cute couple!
Expand your consciousness Enterprise! Shakakoun personification would be smol and brash to hide her feelings of inferiority! Megatortoise would be tol and self-assured! This is like, a classic pairing!
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- Mid-Atlantic
Enterprise:
"Shakakouns, like Constellations, are tiny, determined, adorable, and not for lewds. At least not if you're an explorer."
[sniffs]
"Shakakouns, like Constellations, are tiny, determined, adorable, and not for lewds. At least not if you're an explorer."
[sniffs]
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Agreed.
Also, Stingers are generally not for lewds too.
[insert photoshop of DesDiv6, but with antenna hastily added]
TBG Shipgirls...
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good morning people, how are we OH GOD WHY WHAT IS THIS