In the movie, Star Trek:Generations, some of the old commmand crew come to see the launch of the Enterprise-1701-B, it is an Excelsior class modified and most of the part aren’t available for said launch, and the media are reporting everything live. The most memorable line for the unfortunate captain is, “It will be installed Tuesday…”
The ship and crew were incomplete but they wanted to do a quick christening and publicity tour for media and some dignitaries (Kirk, Chekov and Scotty). The idea was to do a quick trip around the block within Sol then finish within the next couple days (torpedoes, tractor beam, final crew staffing).
The common interpretation of that scene was that he was grossly inexperienced and unfit to captain a ship, let alone the Enterprise (beta canon says he was spoonfed the posting because his dad was a well respected ranking admiral). My headcanon is more so that he knew how ill-prepared the ship was to mount a rescue, let alone a dangerous one, especially with civilians and “celebrities” on board.
That part always gets me. I can try to handwave some of it away as the bulk of the ships in and around Sol would be still under construction or otherwise in repair, cargo ships or puddle jumpers.
He knew, he even tried to get another ship to respond, acknowledging the situation. He’s just following orders for this trip around the block, and could have even argued against them in private.
This dangerous energy ribbon comes by every 37 years, very close to Earth, but no one knew it was due for a visit? There are so many issues with that entire plot point, which others have pointed out, in part. I don’t have a problem with the overall concept - it’s sci-fi, after all - but the issues with how Kirk ends up in the Nexus are plentiful.
I’m sorry, can anyone remind me of the joke without forcing me to rewatch this at 8:33am?
In the movie, Star Trek:Generations, some of the old commmand crew come to see the launch of the Enterprise-1701-B, it is an Excelsior class modified and most of the part aren’t available for said launch, and the media are reporting everything live. The most memorable line for the unfortunate captain is, “It will be installed Tuesday…”
The ship and crew were incomplete but they wanted to do a quick christening and publicity tour for media and some dignitaries (Kirk, Chekov and Scotty). The idea was to do a quick trip around the block within Sol then finish within the next couple days (torpedoes, tractor beam, final crew staffing).
The common interpretation of that scene was that he was grossly inexperienced and unfit to captain a ship, let alone the Enterprise (beta canon says he was spoonfed the posting because his dad was a well respected ranking admiral). My headcanon is more so that he knew how ill-prepared the ship was to mount a rescue, let alone a dangerous one, especially with civilians and “celebrities” on board.
You forgot the most important thing. The half-finished 1701-B was the ONLY ship nearby that could answer the distress call. As usual, even at Sol.
That part always gets me. I can try to handwave some of it away as the bulk of the ships in and around Sol would be still under construction or otherwise in repair, cargo ships or puddle jumpers.
this is callled “auapension of disbelief”
He knew, he even tried to get another ship to respond, acknowledging the situation. He’s just following orders for this trip around the block, and could have even argued against them in private.
This dangerous energy ribbon comes by every 37 years, very close to Earth, but no one knew it was due for a visit? There are so many issues with that entire plot point, which others have pointed out, in part. I don’t have a problem with the overall concept - it’s sci-fi, after all - but the issues with how Kirk ends up in the Nexus are plentiful.
…but we haven’t heard about the recurring energy ribbbon…let’s talk about script continuity /s i am soooooo kidding!
no upvotes, please…I Appreciate your expansion, you deserve any upvotes