Captain McBain wrote:
Nerys Myk wrote:
Captain McBain wrote:
But Geordi had the position of Chief Engineer. Does that not trump Data's position of Second Officer?
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Nope. A Second Officer is third in command of the entire ship. |
Then why is Geordi in charge of Engineering when Data is also present ("Deja Q," for example)? |
Because that's his job. He's in charge when Picard is present, too. Just as Crusher is in charge of Sickbay, even if Picard, Riker or Data are present.