[erruve]

Originally Posted by Aqua

the thing is, if a navy captain, or even someone of lower rank that is placed in command after being trained for it, resigns his commision because he can't handle being a captain, he will never command anything or get another promotion ever again, or get his commission back

Devastating for the character and an interesting thought.

Originally Posted by Kiko Kea

You're right....in our world. But, Star Fleet seems to work a bit differently, doesn't it! I mean, Kirk is on academic suspension and is smuggled aboard, made First Officer despite this, starts a fight on the bridge, is insubordinate to his commanding officer, among other things.... Yet, he is singled out as the hero, given a medal, and promoted from Ensign (or maybe even just midshipman) directly to Captain!

I hardly think they will chuck Spock out!

Obviously they don't. He comes back as science officer and first officer which puts him back in line for command.

I don't think forbearance is unreasonable considering Vulcan was destroyed, which must have affected the mind of every living Vulcan. Spock then took out the drill which was destroying earth, proving he was quite capable.

There are few Vulcans left. I think they'd do anything to keep this one.
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[Kiko Kea]

Originally Posted by erruve

There are few Vulcans left. I think they'd do anything to keep this one.
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Especially that one!