G:STAR TREK , Need 'Trek-specific' Disadvantages and Quirks...

[Qoltar]

Originally Posted by Ashtagon

This really ought to be a signature gear perk. Carrying around both of these items is simply common sense, given the usual Star Trek fare of adventures.

No, they're not.

Watch the majority of the TOS episodes - the crewman are not walking around corridors with phaser sidearms worn 24/7, they also are not shown with communicators on their belts in every shot.

Those tools tend to be issued or handed out right before a landing party mission.

If you remember - there were wall spott intercom things every few metters on the ship. (On the earlier times set "ENTERPRISE" as well)

Heck, compare it to REAL LIFE currently - not everyone carries around a cell phone and personal sidearm 24/7 - which is the equivalent of what we are talking about. My cell phone is only 'on' or with me when I intend to leave the house for more than 15 minutes.

- Ed C.