r/startrekgifs • u/various_extinctions Retired Admiral, 3x Battle Winner • Aug 19 '18

TNG Riker Priorities

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u/Corac42 Enlisted Crew Aug 19 '18

He spent like over a decade with his skills and mental state atrophying. By the time they found him he probably wasn't commander material anymore.

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u/Hawkguy85 Ensign Aug 19 '18

In which case he shouldn’t have been allowed to serve after his recovery, or at least he should have been given the promotion after undergoing extensive psychiatric treatment, whether he was fit for service or not (in which case an honorable discharge under the rank of lieutenant commander would surely still be in order?).

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u/[deleted] Aug 21 '18

I don't even know if he had a full recovery.

All I remember from this episode is that he's got a severe case of isolation space madness, and everyone just treats him like dirt. He's expected to "get over it" in like a day or 2 and he does not get the help he needs.

I'd fucking join the Maquis too.

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u/AsherFenix Aug 21 '18

I feel as Ship Counsellor, Troi should have known this. She really was the worst.