I think he has a valid idea. A TEST academy could allow people an in-universe hands on method of learning from experienced players.
I'd be glad to offer my assistance and multi crew ships to help train future TEST bridge officers.
maelstrom gaming convention happens tonight through Sunday at the Morristown Hyatt in lovely Morristown, NJ. I'll be attending with a bunch of my lame non-TEST friends. The hotel bar is adequately stocked, and there's this awesome fat sandwich place around the corner.
Anyone who shows I'll buy...
Each and every one of you is the best you you can be. you are awesome and cool. I believe in you no matter what may come.
For TEST. For Glorious Leader! FOR BEER!
+1 Vanguard here as well. honestly though, I'm more of a bridge crew kinda guy, but I can captain up my own ship when necesary.
I also have an andromeda missle boat :D
Ships I have:
LTI Vanguard - because I got drunk and am a horrible role model... I think i'll use it for bombing missions or fleet escort when I don't have a crew for my andromeda
Constellation Andromeda - I Won my first one in a contest. but I melted that to buy the LTI vanguard. I then bought...