Challenge #6 - NS_Exile - Margaritaville Industries Command Chair

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I thought I'd take a stab at the challenge... but with firm tongue in cheek. I took my inspiration from the Adirondack chairs sitting outside Margaritaville at Universal Studios CityWalk (no, this is not a plug)... every crew needs a break and some fun after a while, this puppy should do the trick.

The concept is for the Margaritaville Industries Mk. 1 Captain's Chair. A TNG era chair, it was originally slated for the starship USS Key West... but they just didn't get around to building the ship, so it's been made available as an option for anyone who wants it.

Let's face it, in today's galaxy of Borg threats, shifting alliances, extended-length missions, and worst of all, diplomatic missions, every captain deserves a rest and some time to cut loose while at the same time maintain a prescense on the bridge. The developers at Margaritaville Industries came up with a simple yet stylish design, with a retro feel that harkens back to the twenty-third century. The features of this fine chair will be pointed out as the WIP progresses.

For now, the concept sketch.

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The strength of this chair is in its rigid design, refined over the centuries to the point where it can handle the weight of 10 Tellarites... or a captain and 3 female yeomen. Hey, if Kirk and Spock from days gone by could get plenty of pus... I mean, enjoy the company of the ladies, then so can the modern, discerning captain.

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Firm back and leg support is essential... especially for those who can't hold their liquour. Besides, when the Borg attack, you want something firm under your butt when the deck starts rocking!

The back support is available in a variety of heights, especially for those captains looking to deflect flying crewmen when the panels start exploding.

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The arms of the chair are extra wide to prevent beverage spillage, as well to accommodate the retro panelling.

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The chairs are typically made of the finest Terran walnut, although other species of captain may prefer other materials which can be requested at the time of ordering. Klingon captains in particular may enjoy our solid granite chairs (please add an extra 5000 Federation Credits for delivery).

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LCARS? We don't need no steenking LCARS! Who wants to muck about with reconfigurable panels when there's drinks to be had? Thanks to our 23rd century styling, all those annoying little displays are replaced with Kirk-era buttons that light up even under auxilliary power! And yes, for those purests out there, they do make that delightful *snap* sound when you press them! We're sure that if/when Captain Kirk returns from the dead, he'd give his hearty approval.

The bridge is modular and so is your selection list. A quick trip the replicator, a tiny bit of programming later, and you have your own drinks list! Perfect for those of different species or those captains who actually let their first officers use this chair. Don't like your Number One's taste in drinks? Make him carry his own pick-list with him!

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Pure hillarity! You might have model a replicator within reaching distances to allow for maximum relaxation.

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A close-up of the control panels, you can easily see the large buttons and selection lists, perfect for those captains who like to imbibe while on the bridge. As stated previously, the list of drinks for the left console is perfectly customizable, as is the inebriation level selector.

What captain doesn't need a little atmosphere on the bridge? Well, they all do or else they'd suffocate!

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*Ahem* yes, well for those that want to break through the monotony of space travel, we've pre-programmed in a selection of mellow tunes to get you through the light-years. Those crews with liberal captains may want to stay clear of the bridge whenever the Bob Marley selection is pressed, test subjects have been known to... well, "light up" as the old 20th century saying goes.

As well, we've built in viewscreen controls. Why watch endless stars (or whatever they are) streaming by when you can take in the latest in Federation programming. Depending on where you are in relation to Earth, you can also catch those terran classics like "I Love Lucy", "Survivor", or the most popular show on Earth prior to the nuclear wars, "The Running Man". We've also built in an emergency channel switching button, just in case one of those really nasty looking aliens pops up on the screen or you just want to piss off that adversarial Romulan commander who has his disruptors aimed at your ship.

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Haha, very funny.

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And finally, where would our intrepid captains be without that little hidden compartment? Not only can you stick a fully charged phaser in here, but also enough beer or Romulan ale to make any long overnight shift go by in a flash! It's perfectly waterproof as well so feel free to stick as much ice in there as you want.