Why Kirk? Why not Pike, or Garth, or Garrett (who gave her life in defense of Narendra III), or any of a hundred other influential and heroic Starfleet officers?
Do you really not "get it" or are you just trying to be argumentative? Because if you just do just want to argue about something, don't bother reading. But if you genuinely want the answer to your question, here it is: why do you think the TOS connie was the most desired ship since launch? Because it was the first, and most iconic ship in Trek. Likewise, Kirk is the first and most iconic Captain in Trek. That being the case, it is easy to understand why someone would want to be able to visit a memorial for his character in game, especially if that person is interested in some type of roleplay or whatever their reason may be. The motivation for a Kirk memorial is obvious, and not some type of "slippery slope" when there was no other "first" Captain but him.
I see nothing argumentative about jonsills remark, and his point is totally valid. In true roleplay sense, Pike, Garth, Garrett all also deserve a mention and jonsills certainly does get it!
"You don't want to patrol!? You don't want to escort!? You don't want to defend the Federation's Starbases!? Then why are you flying my Starships!? If you were a Klingon you'd be killed on the spot, but lucky for you.....you WERE in Starfleet. Let's see how New Zealand Penal Colony suits you." Adm A. Necheyev.
Guys this thread has gotten out of hand as folks are just arguing in circles. If/when Cryptic decides to add such a feature it will be at a time of their choosing and when they feel the time is proper. With that said guys, IDIC. /closed
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Yeah. Weird proposal, OP.
Seriously.. just.. weird.
I see nothing argumentative about jonsills remark, and his point is totally valid. In true roleplay sense, Pike, Garth, Garrett all also deserve a mention and jonsills certainly does get it!
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