I only remember it being done in Star Trek V and a season one episode of TNG. What is the protocol for saying it, and which bridge officer should say it?
Why don't they say "Captain on the Bridge" every time a captain enters the bridge?
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They only have to do it once when a new captain of the ship steps on the bridge for the first time and perhaps returning from a long leave of absense.
once we start applying logic like that our whole reason for existing as a fan falls apart!
Well, we were bound to have to have this talk eventually.
Actually, it would probably result in people being calmer, more open-minded, and generally more able to take simple joy from the franchise
Actually, it would probably result in people being calmer, more open-minded, and generally more able to take simple joy from the franchise
Maybe it depends on the actual captain.
Jellico, being more strict with military discipline, would probably prefer it if he's always announced when he enters the bridge, Other captains like Kirk and Picard would not be such a stickler for regulations.
Jellico, being more strict with military discipline, would probably prefer it if he's always announced when he enters the bridge, Other captains like Kirk and Picard would not be such a stickler for regulations.
Except when it's movies.
Did a quick search with Star Trek Script search. Actually seems it is used most often in DS9 (5 times) and Voyager (7 times, though only 5 of them on the ship Voyager) so, as you can see, the numbers still aren't impressive.
I think it depends on the situation--ff the captain has been away for awhile (or even off the ship for a time) or if it's during an alert situation. And even then it may be purely a traditional observation that is totally discretionary. Some captains may not mind or not even pay attention to the custom whenever its done, while others may actually make a point of dispensing with it altogether on their particular ships because they might find it personally unnecessary or even annoying, IMO.
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(Now I like that....)
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If one wants to apply a real world standard to this, then it's basic leadership. When a captain makes their crew show such deference all day every day, the crew grow tired and eventually resentful of it, which will show at the times it actually matters, like during very important ceremonies in the presence of VIPs, reflecting poorly on themselves and by extension their CO. So, taking on a relaxed habit, not requiring the crew to show such deference 24/7 means on the occasions when it actually is necessary, like at the aforementioned important ceremonies or in the presence of aforementioned VIPs, the crew will engage in the formalities a little more enthusiastically, making themselves and by extension their CO look that much better at the same time.
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