- Inspired by episodes:
- TOS: S1E18
Kirk Versus the Gorn
Can you make and ignite the black powder in order to defeat the Gorn?
- Inspired by episodes:
- TOS: S1E18
Summary
Make the different components of black powder, combine them in the correct ratio and then lay and light a fuse to ignite a sample.
Narrative
Faced with a slow yet powerful enemy, the Gorn, and with only basic survival tools on hand Captain Kirk had to use his wits and chemistry knowledge to make his own gunpowder and escape. Starfleet recruits are trained to be resourceful and use the materials at hand to survive. This is your chance to learn from Captain Kirk and make sure you have the skill needed to respond to perilous situations.
Mission Outcomes
By completing this activity, you can show your Unit Council that you can:
Survival:
- Prepare and combine chemical components in the correct ratio to make black powder
- Safely prepare and light a fuse to ignite a black powder sample
Completing Projects using Missions
Using the Scout Method of Plan, Do, Review, you can demonstrate your capabilities to your Unit Council once you have completed this Mission.
Plan
Use Terrain to record your goals based on the missions you intend to complete during Star Trek: Survival for presentation to and approval by your Unit Council.
Do
Complete any pre-work that might help you to complete the Mission, such as practicing using maps and radios, or doing research into particular concepts that missions mention that you may not be familiar with, or any other technologies or concepts you are curious about that might help you find success.
Complete the mission at Star Trek: Survival 2024.
Review
Get your Starfleet Report Card from this website at the conclusion of the event to summarise your achievements. These accomplishments can be presented to your Unit Council for Project approval and recorded in Terrain to keep track of your progress.