What do you feel are the most important traits for playing an Engineer?[]
"1) Knowledge of how a starship is supposed to work. The TNG Technical Manual should be something that you have on your desk. Or be very familiar with from the TV series. 2) A love and respect for your inner geek. It's okay to know how a ram scoop works or how energy flows from the warp core to the EPS conduits. Love it, embrace it. 3) Techno-babble, Techno-babble, Techno-babble." -- Fleet Captain Robb Clemens II, retired
How important is technical knowledge of Star Trek ships and facilities for playing an Engineer?[]
"In my opinion it helps to know this stuff. It makes it more real when you're called upon to correct an issue." -- Fleet Captain Robb Clemens II, retired