So, What is the test? No details whatsoever? Never going to tell us? You just left out a very big detail from the story. That is a deduction of 2.5 stars.

Author's Response:

I was writing primarily from Shadow's perspective and observations. ;) I didn't know I was being graded on it and I'm sorry you feel like a huge detail was missing. I didn't find it revelant so I didn't include it. I would argue that the Kobiyashi Maru is not a very big detail, but it's all a matter of opinion. I apologize again if you feel like I've done you a grievous disservice though.