Stephen of Borg 2 Posted July 17, 2006 I just noticed that Wesley's badge on "A Matter of Perspective" isn't gold like the others have, but completely silver. Pic below v Is this because he is not an official member of Starfleet at this time? I've seen most, but not all, of TNG. Do they ever explain why the color is different? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted July 17, 2006 Wesley wears the kid version of the badge...........the one made by Mattell................ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted July 18, 2006 (edited) I just noticed that Wesley's badge on "A Matter of Perspective" isn't gold like the others have, but completely silver. Pic below v » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Is this because he is not an official member of Starfleet at this time? I've seen most, but not all, of TNG. Do they ever explain why the color is different? I hadn't noticed that. In season 1, Wesley didn't get a comm badge at all. From looking at some screen caps it looks like they gave Wesley the silver comm badge at the start of season 2 when he started being on the bridge regularly. The late season 3 episode Ménage à Troi was the one where Picard made Wesley a full ensign so he started the episode with the silver comm badge but when he appeared at the end wearing his Starfleet uniform he had the standard comm badge on. It's amazing how many times we can watch these episodes and not notice something like that. Edited July 18, 2006 by Takara_Soong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Picard 12 Posted July 18, 2006 I've been wondering about that for quite some time as well. As far as I know, it was never explained why he had a silver com badge. I also think it was because he was an "Acting Ensign" only at that time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ Phaserman 2 Posted July 21, 2006 he was listed as active civilian personell. thats why he has the silver combadge...or so i was told Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcan_lover 1 Posted July 21, 2006 You guys are looking into this too much, they just simply ran out of gold paint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ Phaserman 2 Posted July 26, 2006 *looks at vulcan lover* HOW THE [bLEEP] COULD THEY RUN OUT OF GOLD PAINT FOR TWO SEASONS? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekz 7 Posted July 27, 2006 You guys are looking into this too much, they just simply ran out of gold paint. ROTFLMAO *looks at vulcan lover* HOW THE [bLEEP] COULD THEY RUN OUT OF GOLD PAINT FOR TWO SEASONS? Maybe, just maybe, the Enterprise has been a little busy trying to save the universe, Mr! Or, maybe it was just a humorous comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mowzer 0 Posted July 30, 2006 perhaps it was just that he was an acting ensign but if u look at rom when he was an acting ensign he had a regular combadge so... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrPsychic 1 Posted July 31, 2006 Wesley is lucky that Picard didn't throw him out the nearest airlock, instead he had feelings for his mother and honored his deceased father. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheikhengku 0 Posted February 25, 2007 Or Wesley bought it at Playmates,LOL!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishfire 2 Posted March 9, 2007 It's Wesley. Wesley is inferior. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcan_lover 1 Posted March 9, 2007 You guys are looking into this too much, they just simply ran out of gold paint. Like I said before...They ran out of paint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sea trooper 0 Posted March 10, 2007 It was defective. Instead of throwing it away, they gave it to Wes so that he could think he was important. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gummy 0 Posted March 13, 2007 Maybe to match his clothes? Did you check to see what color it is when he's actually in a Starfleet Uniform? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
