That was no candy. That was a keepsake from Regula 2!

Cadet Norton trusts in his finely-honed instincts, deciding to not spend any skill points.

I'm going to be in the bathroom. For a while.

The Aloisius Lightbringer Cathander Henry Princess Cupcake Alexander family motto?



Ah, an unending source of amusement for the K. Braggs, you lot.

I'll spend one point.

We only speak it to your women. Who apparently cannot help themselves but follow us in.

BTW, Mom says "Hi".

Cadet Lost is going to spend 2 skill points this time.

I'll spend 2 points.

I shall also spend 2 points in an effort to continue on.

Cadet Muncho will also spend 2 Skill Points.

If Muncho flunks out of the Academy, he'll have no choice but to take his Uncle's offer to join his freight operation.

The last thing Muncho wants to do is haul freight and the such across the galaxy.

I've heard from everyone except Wintremute, who I think may have either forgotten about this game or decided not to play. Ironically, he's got a perfect score so far.


Results to be posted at Noon Eastern.

Well, EmperorNorton and Thawmus aren't quite quick enough with their finely-honed instincts and fail the test. Everyone else passes. JackAssterson and Wintremute are in the running for class valivictorian.

Munchoboy 12/2

Space Jawa 11/2

Wintremute 15/3

EmperorNorton 14/2

hail eris 12/2

Thawmus 15/2

readyeddy? 12/2

Rokk Krinn 12/2

JackAssterson 13/3

madslaust 12/2


You are all now Seniors and each of you must take the legendary and highly secret Kobiayashi Moru test. Previous cadets have all been sworn to secrecy as to its nature, so none of you know what you are gettng into. There's a rumor that it's a test of character with no real way to win, but no one really believes that. After all, it's well-known that Captain James Kirk beat the scenario.


You all have a base 70% of getting a passing grade in the test. Because you don't necessarily know how to prepare, each skill point you use only adds 2% to your chances.

You all have until Noon Eastern Time tomorrow to decide whether to spend skill points.

Go for broke.

Cadet Thawmus Aloisius Lightbringer Cathander Henry Princess Cupcake Alexander, will spend zero points.



(In hindsight, I would have totally just put points into the 3rd test so I could sail through this one. I half-considered it, but decided to ride my luck.)

I'll spend 5 points --- 5 --- Ah Ah Ah Ah!

Bah, nevermind, I'm spending 5.

Dang it all to heck!

I can't go back to that forsaken hell-hole I am forced to call home!
7 points say I'll get to graduate!

There's always the Merchant Marine service. Or perhaps you can get a job as assistant to Cyrano Jones.