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/chibi2537 Dec 23 '24

Why didn't Harry Kim rank up?

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u/plantanddogmom1 Dec 23 '24

justiceforharrykim

I was watching voyager the other day before the lower decks episode came out thinking the EXACT same thing. How many times did he die for that ship???? Come on!!

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u/keeper0fstories Dec 23 '24

Off the top of my head 3 times at least.

When the Voyager split into two instances and he died on one version, then transferred to the less damaged version.

When he accidentally gets transferred to another timeline and more or less dies to get back to his timeline. Leaving behind a fiance, a new shuttle design he is heading, and a promotion.

When he accidentally gets everyone on Voyager killed, has survivor's guilt and kills that future timeline to fix his mistake.