When Do You Want To See Burnham Become The STD Captain?

Discussion in 'Star Trek: Discovery' started by Kane_Steel, Oct 30, 2017.

  1. fireproof78

    fireproof78 Fleet Admiral Admiral

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    If Saru is the captain why can't she get a field commission from him? That makes no sense, since a captain has been demonstrated to have pretty broad discretionary powers for field commissions.
     
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  2. Mr. Laser Beam

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    I would imagine that the President of the Federation (Robau?* ) has the ultimate authority over whether to pardon Burnham. It would be their decision, since the Federation President is also the commander-in-chief of Starfleet.

    And I'm sure Burnham's record of service since her posting to Discovery would weigh heavily on that decision.

    * seriously, I do hope it's Robau. Faran Tahir has said he'd love to play Robau again, and IMHO this is the perfect excuse to do it...
     
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  3. CorporalClegg

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    Sometime after never.
     
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  4. Ronald Held

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    Sure in principle, but Saru does not trust her or maybe even not like her.
     
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  5. Long Syntax

    Long Syntax Fleet Captain Fleet Captain

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    Agreed, never. Is never soon enough?
     
  6. seigezunt

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    Saru would be a delicious choice for captain.
     
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  7. fireproof78

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    Interesting. Personal feelings should influence command decisions.
     
  8. Thefallguy

    Thefallguy Lieutenant Commander Red Shirt

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    I see what you did there... :drool:
     
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  9. Ronald Held

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    If you cannot work smoothly and have a mutual basis of trust,why select Burnham. Many more senior officers to choose from.
     
  10. Mr. Laser Beam

    Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Admiral

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    I think he's gotten over that by now.

    Originally, Saru resented Burnham because she took the job that he believed was rightfully his - meaning, Saru thought that Burnham would get her own command, and he would ascend to the position of first officer aboard the Shenzhou. But then of course Burnham got that position instead of him.

    Saru carried a grudge because of that, but he's over it now. He no longer resents Burnham for taking the position of Shenzhou XO, nor does he believe that she had anything to do with starting the Klingon War.
     
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  11. fireproof78

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    I would think that captains would be able to put aside personal biases in selecting officers. Just a thought.
     
  12. Refuge

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    Dunno but Lorca selected some twit he picked up from a prison cell to be his chief of security. He also took on board a mutineer as a specialist. These guys are not very bright.
     
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  13. fireproof78

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    Why is the broad generalization of "not very bright" based upon Lorcas's actions? Unless we are talking about Starfleet captains in general, in which case, you are generally right. Unless you're James T. Kirk.
     
  14. zenophite

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    Burnham should not become captain of the Discovery
     
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  15. XCV330

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    I would like to see a non-human in command of Discovery. How old is Shran now?
     
  16. Hythlodeus

    Hythlodeus Commodore Commodore

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    Forget Shran, I want Shukar
     
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  17. Ronald Held

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    Saru and Burnham partially"had it out" in the first block of episodes. I still believe Saru goes not want her high up in the chain of command.
     
  18. fireproof78

    fireproof78 Fleet Admiral Admiral

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    And if she earns it?
     
  19. Sir Stewart Wallace

    Sir Stewart Wallace Rear Admiral Rear Admiral

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    The only reliable way of getting out of trouble in Starfleet is to save the Earth. If Burnham can do that, she's good to go.
     
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  20. fireproof78

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    I figure she will.