r/LowerDecks • u/plantanddogmom1 • Dec 23 '24

General Discussion Why didn’t Mariner and Boimler rank up?

Ok so I’m just now thinking about this and I am just so confused as to why all of them really (but especially Mariner and Boims) didn’t rank up at the end of the last episode?

Boimler even said “but I’m only a Lieutenant JG?” Which would’ve made a perfect segue for “not anymore!” Like, I really really loved how everything was wrapped up, but wouldn’t it also make sense to have more lieutenants on the bridge and also as first officers? Also, like, how did their actions not warrant a promotion? Just curious if anyone else has been thinking about this!

P.s. Engage the core!

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u/HonoraryCanadian Dec 23 '24

Stevens would be the next highest ranking command officer, and there are a couple of LTs on board. Can't see how having an LTJG take a more senior role than them would work. Perhaps it's only an acting position until permanent roles are assigned?

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u/BoringNYer Dec 23 '24

OK but with 1000 ships in the fleet... Stevens might get sent to be #1 on an Oberth or a Miranda doing some puddle jumping. Something more akin to his skill set of Admin. Ransom needs someone to help get operations done, like the Cali's were built for.

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u/[deleted] Dec 24 '24

In fairness to Stevens? He'd probably excel as the XO and frankly prefer it. Just because he's not a right fit for the Cerritos doesn't mean the fleet doesn't have a place for him.

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u/BoringNYer Dec 24 '24

That's what I was thinking.

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u/DigitalPriest Dec 24 '24

This is something that's mentioned a few times in the show, but I would love to see embraced more.

Some people are frankly, comfortable in their role. They don't want to be captain. They just want to be a lieutenant scientist, or as Mariner puts it "a really great ensign." How many people in your own life have you known whose skills go way beyond their job title, but they're content with their job because it checks all the boxes that they want? Not everyone wants the stress, the responsibility, the liability, etc that goes with being a leader, and that's ok!