38. "RE: The Final Simulation: A Split Infinitive Mini-Story"
In response to message #37
A simple explanation is that he was picked up by Kirk before Pike got irradiated, and the Butterfly Effect happened.
... and I think you're on to something with that Mode Select suggestion. It fits, IMHO.
“They planned their campaigns just as you might make a splendid piece of harness. It looks very well; and answers very well; until it gets broken; and then you are done for. Now I made my campaigns of ropes. If anything went wrong, I tied a knot; and went on.” -- Arthur Wellesley, First Duke of Wellington