Although Stidd was not the highest scoring applicant, he was one of the most interesting. His use of logic and of his knowledge of computers proved no match for the computerized tests of the entrance exam. "He not only was quick with his answers but he was able to help the other applicants out with some problems as well. A most fascinating individual." This is not what made him the perfect candidate for Star Fleet, however.

"From the time I first saw him during the entrance exams, I took a special interest in him, though I didnt know why at the time. It wasnt until I looked at his application for admission that I knew what it was I saw in him, his mentor and sponsor, then Capt. Seval. I knew then that he would be a special one for Star Fleet to have." Stidd not once looked for special favors or privileges for or from the Star Fleet Staff, and if he thought he was getting any, he would let you know that it was not appreciated at all, in the firm but courtious Vulcan way. Some of his fellow cadets soon learned that beneath that Vulcan exterior was a person that had his own brand of humor and could use it to ease any situation they were in, as seen in the Kobiashi Maru test.

The part in which Mr. Stidd excelled was the Psychological Test. "When faced with letting someone die, Mr. Stidd took a very unorthodox approach to the problem. One that I have never seen an applicant use before." Though Star Fleet cant answer the question of just what Stidds test consisted of, one thing is certain, Stidd outperformed all other candidates in this area, not once losing his head and getting the job done. He was accepted into the academy that year.

During that test, Stidds use of wordplay and logic not only gained him the title of the first to ever beat the no win scenario on its terms, but to do so with style. He went on to graduate in the top 25% of his class.

Editor's Note:James Tiberius Kirk is the first man to ever beat the no win scenario, however he did it by reprogramming the test. Stidd did it by logically arguing his point with the Romulan officer the computer generated on the screen, hence his being the first to beat it on its terms.