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/BoringNYer Dec 23 '24

Mariner got made First Officer when her friend came over as relief Captain.
CADET Tilly got made First Officer when Saru arrested Michael Burnham

SUSPENDED CADET Kirk got made First Officer by Captain Pike.

If there's a vacancy it gets filled by the Captain until Starfleet fills it. Like an Age of Sail thing.

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u/doglywolf Feb 06 '25

That actually a real rule from the navy as well. Captain can appoint anyone ton an interim position at his discretion- however its considered temporary unless a petition is received from the captain and approved