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== How did my duty officer end up in sick bay? == It is a common misconception that duty officers are sent to sick bay because of an outcome of "Disaster" on another assignment. While this is certainly the most usual route to sick bay, the relationship between "success" and "sick bay" is more tenuous than might be assumed. Duty officers can go to sickbay '''even when they've succeeded'''. A prime example of this sort of "successful failure" are the personal combat [[Commendation: Development| Development]] assignments, like {{assignment|Compete in Exhibition Ushaan Matches on Andoria}}. Any time you attempt a mission with a high βΒ but particularly "Extreme" β casualty risk, it's possible that a good outcome will involve some sick bay time. Conversely, it's entirely possible to have an outcome of "Disaster" which does ''not'' involve a trip to the sick bay. A "Disaster" on {{assignment|Review Diplomatic Correspondence}} will not send your diplomats to the sick bay. Indeed, there is no practical difference between "Failure" and "Disaster" on "no casualty risk" missions. What this means, mathematically, is that the odds of going to sick bay are calculated at least ''somewhat'' separately from the odds of success. You can go to sick bay even if you get a critical success and have 0% chance of failing the mission. The implication is obvious: going to sick bay is not considered a failure. Wise players will therefore take the time to read the "casualty risk" rating. If the risk is high, know that success can come at a price. If the risk is low, know that you probably aren't ''actually'' courting disaster.
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