"When a Federation starship is lost, everyone focuses on the destruction of the ship itself... the hull, the engine, the weapons..." a frustrated Petty officer complained while sipping a drink in the crew lounge at Shipyard 40 Eridani-A, "Does anyone ever stop to think about the uniforms?" "You mean the crewmen lost? Of course they do." The bartender responded. The petty officer lowered his gaze, shaking his head from side to side... "No. Not the crewmen. There are always survivors. I'm talking about their uniforms!" The bartender leaned back, confused, "What??" Elam nodded. Elam nodded.