I don't like the name either. Seems a bit inappropriate and negative. You could easily come up with a better name, as people in this thread have proved.
Really? Disfigured Pike is the best name the hacks at DB can come up with?
From The Menagerie:
KIRK: A mutiny requires a trial board of no less than three command officers. Since there are only two of that rank available
SPOCK: Sir, I must point out that there are three officers of command rank available. Yourself, Commodore Mendez, and Captain Christopher Pike.
KIRK: Denied. Captain Pike is a complete invalid.
SPOCK: I believe you'll find he's still on the active duty list.
MENDEZ: We didn't have the heart to retire him, Jim. He's got you. Whatever he's up to, he's planned it well.
We have Captain Pike and Christopher Pike, why not use the name they used in the actual episode:
Captain Christopher Pike......sorry, rant over.
Really? Disfigured Pike is the best name the hacks at DB can come up with?
From The Menagerie:
KIRK: A mutiny requires a trial board of no less than three command officers. Since there are only two of that rank available
SPOCK: Sir, I must point out that there are three officers of command rank available. Yourself, Commodore Mendez, and Captain Christopher Pike.
KIRK: Denied. Captain Pike is a complete invalid.
SPOCK: I believe you'll find he's still on the active duty list.
MENDEZ: We didn't have the heart to retire him, Jim. He's got you. Whatever he's up to, he's planned it well.
We have Captain Pike and Christopher Pike, why not use the name they used in the actual episode:
Captain Christopher Pike......sorry, rant over.
I wonder if that particular name isn’t reserved for another future version? Fleet Captain Pike would probably be appropriate without the likelihood of being used elsewhere.
Anything is possible I suppose, just seems lazy...disfigured pike...hunchback pike, freak show pike, bearded lady pike....... sigh....
How about Talos IV Pike. Since he will remain there. Though I guess that could be reserved for the mental image projected of him being alright.
Court Martial Pike would be good, Spock was in a (kinda anyway) court martial.......
I think this wins for name.
Edit: in the info for him should read, "He was one of the judges on Spock's court martial"
Really? Disfigured Pike is the best name the hacks at DB can come up with?
From The Menagerie:
KIRK: A mutiny requires a trial board of no less than three command officers. Since there are only two of that rank available
SPOCK: Sir, I must point out that there are three officers of command rank available. Yourself, Commodore Mendez, and Captain Christopher Pike.
KIRK: Denied. Captain Pike is a complete invalid.
SPOCK: I believe you'll find he's still on the active duty list.
MENDEZ: We didn't have the heart to retire him, Jim. He's got you. Whatever he's up to, he's planned it well.
We have Captain Pike and Christopher Pike, why not use the name they used in the actual episode:
Captain Christopher Pike......sorry, rant over.
I wonder if that particular name isn’t reserved for another future version? Fleet Captain Pike would probably be appropriate without the likelihood of being used elsewhere.
Anything is possible I suppose, just seems lazy...disfigured pike...hunchback pike, freak show pike, bearded lady pike....... sigh....
How about Talos IV Pike. Since he will remain there. Though I guess that could be reserved for the mental image projected of him being alright.
Court Martial Pike would be good, Spock was in a (kinda anyway) court martial.......
I echo the kudos to DB for the name change. "Disfigured" didn't quite cross a line for me, but it toed it awfully close. I find "Tribunal" significantly more respectful of both Pike and the disability community, so kudos also to @Jassada for coining the revised moniker, as well as those of you who spoke up about it. Well done all around, y'all!
I echo the kudos to DB for the name change. "Disfigured" didn't quite cross a line for me, but it toed it awfully close. I find "Tribunal" significantly more respectful of both Pike and the disability community, so kudos also to @Jassada for coining the revised moniker, as well as those of you who spoke up about it. Well done all around, y'all!
Although it definitely has a "negative index" in public communications, it does simply accurately describe his physical condition. Robert Anson Heinlein has some excellent examples of how people react to words in "If This Goes On..."
"The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself."
I echo the kudos to DB for the name change. "Disfigured" didn't quite cross a line for me, but it toed it awfully close. I find "Tribunal" significantly more respectful of both Pike and the disability community, so kudos also to @Jassada for coining the revised moniker, as well as those of you who spoke up about it. Well done all around, y'all!
Although it definitely has a "negative index" in public communications, it does simply accurately describe his physical condition. Robert Anson Heinlein has some excellent examples of how people react to words in "If This Goes On..."
Wait. Are you telling me that words have meanings and that they can also evoke (and provoke) different reactions in people? When did THIS start?!
I echo the kudos to DB for the name change. "Disfigured" didn't quite cross a line for me, but it toed it awfully close. I find "Tribunal" significantly more respectful of both Pike and the disability community, so kudos also to @Jassada for coining the revised moniker, as well as those of you who spoke up about it. Well done all around, y'all!
Although it definitely has a "negative index" in public communications, it does simply accurately describe his physical condition. Robert Anson Heinlein has some excellent examples of how people react to words in "If This Goes On..."
Wait. Are you telling me that words have meanings and that they can also evoke (and provoke) different reactions in people? When did THIS start?!
Advertisers use positively weighted words all the time. Politicians running for office use negatively weighted words in ads all the time.
Been known since Marcus Antonius eulogized Gaius Julius Caesar. Been an art since TVs needed commercials........
"The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself."
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Legitimately LOL'ed
Except "Disabled" is frowned upon now as a descriptor.................
I like it. Or, if it's too long: Tribunal Pike?
I think we got a winner
@Jassada
Tribunal Pike
Edit: I do not think any extra info is needed with that name. So DB could chose what info they want.
I'm assuming the rename hit with the server update this morning, somebody owes Jassada a free behold for giving them a name.
I was hoping they'd make a deal with 2K & Firaxis to get some of Nimoy's audio from Civilization.
In Civ IV, when you unlock Satellites Leonard does a deadpan "Beep. Beep. Beep."
Free beholds all round in celebration!
And they used the best suggested name from the thread!!!
Although it definitely has a "negative index" in public communications, it does simply accurately describe his physical condition. Robert Anson Heinlein has some excellent examples of how people react to words in "If This Goes On..."
Wait. Are you telling me that words have meanings and that they can also evoke (and provoke) different reactions in people? When did THIS start?!
Advertisers use positively weighted words all the time. Politicians running for office use negatively weighted words in ads all the time.
Been known since Marcus Antonius eulogized Gaius Julius Caesar. Been an art since TVs needed commercials........