Saturday, April 23, 2005

Making it So

Captain's log 0423.05: Finding myself swept into a temporal maelstrom that threatens the very existence of the Federation, I've opted for the rather risky course of assembling Starfleet's best and brightest from the days of yesteryear. With any luck, this group will counteract the diabolical scheme of M.

Captain--Hikaru Sulu. Performing his duties as a Captain for over 57 years, Sulu is one of the most experienced leaders available. Given his superb abilities as a fencer, it's no surprise Captain Sulu knows exactly when to retreat, parry, riposte, or attack.

First Officer--Lieutenant Commander Jadzia Dax. The eighth joining of Dax with a humanoid symbiot, Jadzia Dax offers eight lifetimes of knowledge and ability. Jadzia's scientic knowledge of exobiology, zoology, astrophysics and exo-archaeology, coupled with life-experience of the Dax symbiot, adds a wealth of knowledge to the crew. Jadzia Dax's command ability came into its own under the close tutelage of Benjamin Sisko.

Chief Engineer--Commander Geordi La Forge. Geordi's the best at what does. He keeps warp engines running at maximum efficiency, solves technological puzzles with ease, talks technobabble more fluently than anyone else in Starfleet, and gives Cyclops a run for his money in the "Coolest Shades" category. Given Geordi's non-existent love life, he's the least likely of all crew members to be distracted by romantic pleasures. The ship is his only love.

Doctor--Admiral Leonard McCoy. His passion for his patients is legendary. As proven by the longevity of his practice, Dr. Leonard McCoy stays on top of cutting-edge medical procedure. If pure emotion were capable of curing all ills, Leonard McCoy would never lose a patient.

Chief of Security--Tuvok. His ship and crew lost in the Delta Quadrant, Tuvok's cool-headed approach to tactical/security proved invaluable. Providing excellent defense against such varied enemies as the Kazon and the Borg, Tuvok proved capable of adapting security measures on the fly. Tuvok also has extensive training and experience as a covert operative. It also never hurts to have a telepath on board.

Wild Card. R2D2. This little guy is the swiss army knife of Science Fiction. He can make repairs, fly a ship, and crack any computer database. Never leave home without him!

2 comments:

dilliwag said...

hehe. While I like the show, the characters haven't been as fleshed out as I'd like. I almost assigned Phlox as the doctor. Shran would have been a good Wild Card pick, too.

dilliwag said...

Let me also add that of all the doctors, I like Julian the best. Since you went with him, however, I went with the sentimental choice. McCoy was always one of the most human of all ST characters.