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Post by datrimasulok on Nov 9, 2016 12:42:28 GMT
Hey all!
So, as I get down to fleshing out a character in earnest a lot of questions regarding the Star Trek universe arise. One that im not having too much luck researching is that of what the structure of a cadets time is in Starfleet academy. Its clear its four years with some kind of supervised voyage at the end; but how about the time between? Is the first year generalised topics? How do cadets finding specialisation; through choice or funneled depending on assessments? These questions are important as when playing a recently graduated cadet, that time is a significant chuck of the chars past that is worth talking about. Any info you folks may share would be appreciated.
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Post by Chris Winters on Nov 9, 2016 16:06:35 GMT
While we don't know much more than the first 6 weeks being preparation study, I always went with common sense when talking about such stuff.
Means that the first 2 years or so would be the same for everyone, then some exam scores are evaluated and specialization is discussed with the cadet, then the second half they get taught their specialized things. So the first half would also be highly theoretical while the second half would become more and more practical in nature. I usually point at Wesley for this, who took like a timeout right in the middle. I like to think it as also to decide between career paths, which for a talented one can be quite the decision to make, since its the call between Tactical, Engineering, Science, Security, Operations, Medical or Command.
Anyway, thats about all I can safely say about it, it has not been very regulated on screen.
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Post by hszmv on Nov 23, 2016 3:55:56 GMT
Datri, can I call you that?
I would advise you to consult the sources in following order:
A.) Memory Alpha content.
B.) Memory Beta content.
C.) STO content (usually mentioned on Memory Beta).
D.) United States Navy (unofficially our guideline when the cannon has none, since USN was Roddenberry's experience that got us the navel structure.)
Without knowing your character, most cadets go for four years and graduate as an Ensign. The exception are going into a more specialized field like legal (JAG) or medical, at which point they go for more study and are LTjg upon completion.
As the Federation is a post scarcity society, tuition would not be an issue. In fact, as per rule D, even if there was an economic system that used currency, there would still be no tuition. The United States Naval academy does not charge students for admission. In fact, all US military academies do not charge, but rather pay you to go. Admission is among the fiercest in States and can be quite competitive because of this. You don't get in without a letter of recommendation from a(your?) congressional representative.
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Post by Christopher Stryker on Nov 29, 2016 21:29:09 GMT
We call her "Dat" or "Dot" usually...but that's not helping...sorry.
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