06-13-2026, 05:48 AM
(This post was last modified: 06-13-2026, 05:51 AM by Sebastian Cortez.)
Sebastian was excited; this was his first detailed look at the Aliens, these genetically enhanced Super Soldiers. He didn’t fully understand the Federation's strict ban on genetic enhancement or augmentation for its member species. He understood that you could end up with a Khan Noonien Singh, but that was when Genetic Engineering was in its infancy. Genetic Enhancements, if done properly, can be very beneficial to society, like when it comes to, say, a Class L World, marginally habitable, Challenges being a thin atmosphere and limited water. Temperature extremes. a desert world with Genetic engineering, you could have Humanoids with larger lungs and greater oxygen efficiency, enhanced water conservation similar to desert animals, increased tolerance to dehydration, improved heat and cold regulation, ability to enter short-term metabolic conservation states. Comparable to making humans biologically similar to camels and high-altitude mammals. Other societies utilize Denobulan genetic engineering as a stark contrast to Earth’s restrictive policies. Denobulans utilized genetic manipulation for over two centuries, primarily to eradicate diseases and fix congenital anomalies. Unlike the Earth-shattering Eugenics Wars, their controlled genetic practices were a routine part of daily life with broadly positive, non-augmentative results.
In this instance, he wished they had more time to study these Aliens and gauge the level of Genetic Manipulation or Genetic Engineering they had reached, whether they were dealing with a Khan Noonien Singh or a benevolent group of survivalists.
Sebastian did recall mentioning that these aliens could be dangerous. This could have been possible at the beginning of this mission, but maybe these people are more advanced in genetic engineering than the crew of the Zephyr can currently detect, and are, in fact, advanced enough to filter out the aggressive tendencies that arise from arguments.
Sebastian double-checked the Musical Translation program that he and A’kilees had developed and installed on his Tricorder.
“Translation Program ready and standing by, Captain.” Announced Sebastian. “Captain, I still stand by my recommendation about altering your appearance. Captain, a dominant male gorilla, known as a silverback, is the ultimate leader of his troop. At around 12 to 14 years old, males develop the prominent gray hair on their backs that gives them their name. They are responsible for making all family decisions, protecting the group, and maintaining social harmony. If you appear bigger than us, these aliens would naturally assume you are the powerful figurehead.” Stated Sebastian. Sebastian realized he had put his foot in his mouth once again, comparing the Captain to a Silverback Gorilla. Sebastian's face turned red with humiliation.
Dam Sebastian, why does the Captain intimidate you so much? They say he is reasonable and approachable.
Sebastian didn’t know why he found the Captain intimidating, why the Captain made him nervous. Everyone told him when he came on board that Captain Ameen was an amazing Commanding Officer, that he was fair and listened to his officers.
“OH, umh ...Captain, I…I didn’t mean to imply that you were gray, or a Gorilla; I just meant that these Aliens would probably view the largest one of us as the Dominant one and wouldn’t want to challenge you. Thus they would react peacefully and cautiously. That is what we want to achieve with them, right? Peaceful First Contact?” stated Sebastian, his voice filled with nervousness.
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In this instance, he wished they had more time to study these Aliens and gauge the level of Genetic Manipulation or Genetic Engineering they had reached, whether they were dealing with a Khan Noonien Singh or a benevolent group of survivalists.
Sebastian did recall mentioning that these aliens could be dangerous. This could have been possible at the beginning of this mission, but maybe these people are more advanced in genetic engineering than the crew of the Zephyr can currently detect, and are, in fact, advanced enough to filter out the aggressive tendencies that arise from arguments.
Sebastian double-checked the Musical Translation program that he and A’kilees had developed and installed on his Tricorder.
“Translation Program ready and standing by, Captain.” Announced Sebastian. “Captain, I still stand by my recommendation about altering your appearance. Captain, a dominant male gorilla, known as a silverback, is the ultimate leader of his troop. At around 12 to 14 years old, males develop the prominent gray hair on their backs that gives them their name. They are responsible for making all family decisions, protecting the group, and maintaining social harmony. If you appear bigger than us, these aliens would naturally assume you are the powerful figurehead.” Stated Sebastian. Sebastian realized he had put his foot in his mouth once again, comparing the Captain to a Silverback Gorilla. Sebastian's face turned red with humiliation.
Dam Sebastian, why does the Captain intimidate you so much? They say he is reasonable and approachable.
Sebastian didn’t know why he found the Captain intimidating, why the Captain made him nervous. Everyone told him when he came on board that Captain Ameen was an amazing Commanding Officer, that he was fair and listened to his officers.
“OH, umh ...Captain, I…I didn’t mean to imply that you were gray, or a Gorilla; I just meant that these Aliens would probably view the largest one of us as the Dominant one and wouldn’t want to challenge you. Thus they would react peacefully and cautiously. That is what we want to achieve with them, right? Peaceful First Contact?” stated Sebastian, his voice filled with nervousness.
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