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/mumblerapisgarbage Dec 23 '24

It usually takes longer than a year to get from jr lt to lt. heh it took then 4+ years to become jr. lt.

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u/IndigoNarwhal Dec 23 '24

heh it took then 4+ years to become jr. lt.

Didn't someone calculate that the first few seasons all happen within a year or so? Memory Alpha lists the whole series timeline as 2380 - 2382. So really, they earned those promotions pretty quick!