Research Findings on the Conditions of Culturally Aggressive Races in Command

[C'bal]

The purpose of this experiment is the view the cultural effects of aggression and aggressive species when faced with teambuilding and command level tasks. Subjects were spread into two groups. Alpha and Beta.*

Group Alpha consisted of humans, a race notable for community building and peaceful exploration.

Group Beta consisted of two Andorians and a Gorn. Both races are notable for past aggression.


Test one allowed both teams to prepare themselves for further tests. Both groups were instructed to bring survival supplies for 25 hours.

Alpha:
Group beta participants in Test one brought light phasers and extra power packs. They also stated concern for local hostiles apart from wildlife.

Beta:
The Andorians of group alpha brought standard Federation phasers. The Gorn, however opted for large scale antimaterial weaponry. Upon seeing this the Andorians appears to sublimate themselves to the gorn. Supplies unremarkable otherwise.


Test two had both groups pick camp sites by their own standards.

Alpha:
Group Alpha immediately sought high ground for its defensibly. After camp had been established the group confirmed that the tactical value of the location was the primary concern. When asked about supply group Alpha believed their foraging ability was sufficient. They had noted that they scouted a river in walking distance.

Beta:
Group Beta immediately secured water by camping at the river. When asked about the location, group Beta stated water as the primary concern, with the defensibly of the local terrain as secondary. The Gorn immediately began hunting local wildlife, while the Andorians relied on their field rations.


Conclusion,
It would seem that officers from less aggressive backgrounds appear to be more tactically minded and defensive then their more forceful counterparts. While those of a more violent cultural background will be bolder and take more risks for additional gain.

This information will allow placement of officers base on their backgrounds for maximum effect, by aligning assignments with the cultural and genetic strengths of those to complete the task. As always, additional research should be conducted by neutral third parties to confirm or invalidate these results.

- Healer C'bal, Vulcan Medical Institute. Starfleet Captain.




*To ensure unbiased results, both test groups have not be told of the purpose of their tests.