I am combining the Kobayashi Maru scenario with another Star Trek trope. (Don’t want to say too much, as some of my players watch this board) In short, I am creating this scenario “for real” as opposed to the simulation concept. I am reserving the right to suddenly crack open the view screen and order “BLOWERS ON” if they completely screw up and kill themselves. My shtick happens in Klingon territory, just like the KM scenario, the command staff will have to decide if they will violate Klingon territory. Here is the rub - it is set during a time of detente between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. A delicate balance…If they do not respond they will affect the entire campaign scheme. If they do and are destroyed, then I whip out the simulation scenario. If they succeed at the monumental task I have set for them, they will call me an Evil Bas^%% and positively affect Fed/Klingon relations for a century to come - think The Battle Narendra 3. (I will rather enjoy being called an Evil Bast%^#, BTW) Their ship may require months in space dock, but so be it! They will win accolades, time off, and be worthy of a real Star Trek episode.