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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 21 2005, 09:46 AM (456 Views) | |
| Deleted User | Jul 21 2005, 09:46 AM Post #1 |
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If Kirk was retired while inspecting the Enterprise B, was he in any position to take command and start giving orders? Now, I know that a person with Kirk's record would be listened to immidiatly, but that aside, could he have taken command? |
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| 8247 | Jul 21 2005, 09:52 AM Post #2 |
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Well, the captain did ask for his help, so I'd assume that he was in shape to take command. |
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| Deleted User | Jul 21 2005, 09:56 AM Post #3 |
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Well, then that clears that up then! |
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| Swidden | Jul 21 2005, 09:59 AM Post #4 |
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Yes, remember Kirk sat (uneasily) back while the Enterprise-B captain tried everything he could think of to rescue the El-Auran ships. Prompting Scotty to ask Kirk if there was something wrong with his chair... |
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| DEFIANT | Jul 21 2005, 09:59 AM Post #5 |
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In the U.S. military a retired servicemember may formally be addressed by their rank last held...and in some cases give out awards.....I'm not sure about the status..but it is expected to follow their orders when appropriate. Kirk wans't kicked out for incompetence or anything. And I think the Captain of the ENT-B could deputize Kirk. |
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| gvok | Jul 21 2005, 10:28 AM Post #6 |
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Wasn't Kirk wearing a uniform in that scene? If so, wouldn't imply that he was still in service? |
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| Deleted User | Jul 21 2005, 10:28 AM Post #7 |
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He was, but he was retired.
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| gvok | Jul 21 2005, 10:29 AM Post #8 |
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How do you know he was retired? |
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| Dr. Noah | Jul 21 2005, 10:30 AM Post #9 |
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The uniform on Kirk, Scotty and Chekov were probably for ceremonial purposes. |
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| Deleted User | Jul 21 2005, 10:31 AM Post #10 |
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A line from Scotty to Kirk: "Finding retirement a little dull are we?" (paraphrased) |
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| gvok | Jul 21 2005, 10:40 AM Post #11 |
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I guess I missed that. So the uniform is irrelevant. |
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| Deleted User | Jul 21 2005, 10:41 AM Post #12 |
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Guess so! |
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| DEFIANT | Jul 21 2005, 11:04 AM Post #13 |
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Again, with the U.S. military you can formally maintain you're title if retired...and anyone with an honorable discharge is authorized to wear the uniform (and by "authorized" it is formally recognized by the government). |
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| Franko | Jul 21 2005, 08:12 PM Post #14 |
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Yeah, like anyone's going to question Kirk taking command even if he were wearing a bunny suit. :lol: Besides, the young captain was still technically in command of the ship and had the command chair. Kirk was just "helping him out". |
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| digifan2004 | Aug 31 2005, 01:44 PM Post #15 |
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Now that's an interesting scenario... Picture this: Harriman: Captain Kirk, you have the comm. Kirk: Better hop to it mister!
Not until Tuesday. Nuff said.
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