Name of Fanfiction: The Alternate Factor
Rating: 10/10
Because:
Wow.
Okay, there's a very good reason why this is the only perfect rating I've ever given: this is one of the best written and thought-out stories I've ever read. Ever. When I started writing, the first LBT fanfic I did was a Star Trek/LBT crossover, and I only wish it had been half as good as this.
Granted this is not, strictly speaking, a Star Trek fic, but it is heavily inspired by the series, and in fact, parallels it. Most stories that try this method fail, but in this case, the parallels actually add to the situational humor and believability. The story was engaging from start to finish, employing subplots to keep the reader engaged. It was a manageable length as well. I was able to read this within a day. There were no noticeable grammatical errors, either, kind of a pet peeve of mine.
If I were to suggest one little nitpicky thing to improve, it would be the beginning. There's really no lead-in explaining what happened before the gang arrived on the Enterprise. It would have been nice to see what their conversation before arriving on the ship would have been like... but I digress. Most Star Trek episodes don't do this either, so this has no bearing on my rating. Very good job, Karkovice! I raise a glass of Saurian brandy to thee for an outstanding tale!