The description of the ceremony is fascinating. Somewhat disappointed, though, in the lack of pre-modern flourishes. No goats sacrificed? No pentagrams drawn on

The description of the ceremony is fascinating. Somewhat disappointed, though, in the lack of pre-modern flourishes. No goats sacrificed? No pentagrams drawn on the floor? No requirement for a full moon? Engineers don't have to take a lifelong vow of chastity? How do they ever expect a low-rent affair like this to work?