[Cassandra can't help the reflexive disgusted noise. They should have been running drills from the very beginning. Regardless of how this fleet is meant for entertainment, you don't give people familiarity with weapons and the like without some expectations that you might very well have to use them. And how can one use them if they've not bothered practicing?]

That would be wise. We can perhaps get by without having each ship outfitted with the necessary people, but if they are not putting their knowledge and skills to use at all, it won't be long until we do have casualties.