I read these when they first came out and forgot how much I loved them. I've been thinking about rereading these eventually. I think I'm going to start sooner rather than later. #TrekBookClub#STSCECaveatEmptor
I thought this last season and I, repeat in this one, I think The Diplomat would work as a cool #StarTrek story. Darker than normal, but I think it'd be cool.
I think it was brilliant! When Sonya initially contacted the ship and said they agreed to surrender the entire crew, I imagined everyone on the bridge thinking "What the heck??" Of course, now I'm wonder how (per LD) Landru wound up where it started. #TrekBookClub#STSCECaveatEmptor
I always thought it was interesting we never saw the "rogue computer" in the modern Trek shows. I think because in the newer era we as a society didn't fear the computer, whereas in the '60's there was concern about computers taking over. #TrekBookClub#STSCECaveatEmptor
The risk is you may not know who built the machine, what its purpose was or how it will interact with your own systems. Another big risk is, if it's used, and antiquated, there is potential of it breaking down. #TrekBookClub#STSCECaveatEmptor
Reminds me of commercials I keep hearing for a roofing company at home. "You ever feel trapped in your own home by high pressured salesmen?" I guess this does make sense for a Ferengi where the sale is the most important thing. #TrekBookClub#STSCECaveatEmptor
I think by this point, profit was so ingrained in Ferengi culture that Milia was a heretic. His ideas were so out of left field that they just didn't stick, apparently not even enough for him to be a martyr. #TrekBookClub#STSCECaveatEmptor
I'm kind of iffy on that theory. I get that they'd need supplies, but it doesn't make sense to me. I do think the rain is why many of them often walk slouched. As for it represents. Idk it's just home. OTOH, they hate it but OTOH they wax nostalgic about it. #TrekBookClub#STSCECaveatEmptor
I think Rom will perform well. It's just that there is going to be a lot of pushback from his radical reforms. However, if he can frame the reforms as profitable, then he'll survive it. I think he's done similarly with Quark-convincing that an idea is beneficial. #TrekBookClub#STSCECaveatEmptor
He's straight laced like Picard but a bit more casual and personable. He's a good mentor when advice is needed. He trusts his people, especially the engineers since he knows they have a lot more experience than he does. #TrekBookClub#STSCECaveatEmptor
it works for them. Like Quark said, humans may look down on it, but Ferenginar didn't have the violent history that Earth had. It seems like they'd place less emphasis on personal relationships but Ferengis do love their families and we've seen them fall in love. #TrekBookClub#STSCECaveatEmptor
Ooh, good question. They're different yet both very good at their jobs. I think Geordi is better at the by the book engineering whereas Miles improvises out of necessity. Not that Geordi can't improvise, he has, but he's more of a planner.
Being the problem solver that he is, Nog would've fit right in. I can easily see him making friends w/ the others. (I think & Pattie would get along great) But he's right--on the Da Vinci, he's one small part of the team whereas on DS9 he's the chief of Operations. #TrekBookClub#STSCEColdFusion
Other Ferengi are schmoozers. Especially Quark, he butters you up looking for a sale. Nog's more forthright. He really has a handle on the Great Material Continuum--the best way to get something you want or need is to find out what the supplier wants/needs. #TrekBookClub#STSCEColdFusion
Yeah, I read these when they first came out. In fact, there's a trilogy called Foundations which features not only beginning of the SCE but also Scotty.
Scotty's head of the SCE now. I always loved how Scotty inflated his estimates (which I thought made sense. You want some wiggle room in case something goes wrong) I love how he's learning from Pelia now in SNW and how she realized he works best under pressure. #TrekBookClub#STSCEColdFusion
Nog for the win! It was a brilliant idea! I love how certain he was that it could be done. It helped that Fabian saw the value in it and Pattie solved the last piece of the puzzle with she'd learned from the trades. #TrekBookClub#STSCEColdFusion
He wasn't happy since he felt his people were superior to the Federation. As for being a leader from our standpoint--the way he ignored the workers and cast them aside-- he wasn't good. But that was his culture. As for the da Vinci--he has even more reason to hate them #TrekBookClub#STSCEColdFusion
Good question. I guess. Scientists usually have time to find a solution-they can sift through data. Often engineers have to come up with a solution very quickly-almost on the fly. they have to think on their feet. #TrekBookClub#STSCEColdFusion
