[Report This]Date: 31 Jul 2020 18:42 Title: 11 - Agamemnon, 2372
Nice presentation of the science team at work and a really good ethical discussion in relation to science. Now the value of having a Daystrom aboard comes into focus. I really enjoyed the characturization of the scientist vs. the pragmatist.
I also really liked Daystrom calling out what a cliche the eugenics reference was. Pretty much similar to everyone calling out "Hitler" every time they're faced with something they don't like.
One of the biggest disadvantages to such cliches is that there are things that are potentially worse than Hitler - or a eugenics lab.
Thanks!! rbs
Author's Response: I think I wanted to make clear, that although the Akira-class is often linked to a warship or gunboat, this is still, primarily a Starfleet vessel dedicated to science and exploration. And the scientists on board a professionals. I'm not sure if the Eugenics War has become a cliche but I'm certain it keep popping up in Trek and it certainly is a valuable lesson. But I can see that it is also used frequently by people worried about unchecked scientific progress to try stymie or slow down eager researchers.
Date: 06 Dec 2019 23:57 Title: 11 - Agamemnon, 2372
For once, it actually IS a drill! I like that, you don't get to see that very often. XD And Holly does indeed seem to be very on the ball, which is also delightful. And that interchange between Maya and Texx is, too. Very sweet and kind, and I hope it doesn't get tested in all the worst ways, though this is a very long story so I can't hope too hard. LOL!
Daystrom and his crew seem pretty amazing, if you ask me! Maya's right to praise them for the lateral thinking, too.
OH BOY, YOU GO MAYA. The fact Daystrom's already familiar with it. O.O I didn't expect that! I probably should have! I can understand his anger about it; like, I can see Starfleet's point, but they kinda remind me of the late Jedi Order in their stringency here. OTOH, I can also definitely see Daystrom's issue. I like that Maya listens and hears him out properly, and I also like the callback to the Eugencis Wars.
But I especially love that he agrees to support her. I hope he keeps doing. Great work!
Author's Response: See, Texx isn't just a frivolous womanizer after all.
And Daystrom has some major unresolved issues in his past. And I agree that they are not entirely his own fault. We'll have to see how true he can remain to his promise to his captain as this story unfolds.
Date: 15 Jun 2012 09:30 Title: 11 - Agamemnon, 2372
For a moment there I thought Daystrom was going to go right off the rails. You ‘ve captured his dilemma and what his legacy has cost him with aching clarity. I hope for everyone’s sake that Daystrom can keep his word to Captain Donners.