Theunicornhunter 2 Posted December 9, 2004 Okay, if you caught Lost tonight you understand the quote. One of the Islanders was marking a path with a red shirt they were ripping up - then he starting talking about red shirts. He had to explain it to his comrade - and related how the red shirts were always the ones to die. The other guy (a hunter) shook his head and said - sounds like a ---- poor Captain to me. I had never thought of it that way - I guess he wasn't very good at protecting his redshirts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaz4stfguy 0 Posted December 9, 2004 (edited) Okay, if you caught Lost tonight you understand the quote. One of the Islanders was marking a path with a red shirt they were ripping up - then he starting talking about red shirts. He had to explain it to his comrade - and related how the red shirts were always the ones to die. The other guy (a hunter) shook his head and said - sounds like a ---- poor Captain to me. I had never thought of it that way - I guess he wasn't very good at protecting his redshirts. 287895[/snapback] Although I did not see that episode, I take issue with Kirk not being a good captain merely because he did not - allegedly - "protect " his crewmen. Besides, I don't think any lower-ranking officer would put their own life before the captain. It is a sense of duty, I believe. Besides, how could the series continue if the star character was killed off? Edited December 9, 2004 by jaz4debo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theunicornhunter 2 Posted December 9, 2004 Personally, I thought the scene was funny because it was so unexpected Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted December 9, 2004 Personally, I thought the scene was funny because it was so unexpected 287908[/snapback] Just further proof that Trekkies are everywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack_Bauer 1 Posted December 9, 2004 Kirk may not have been able to protect them but he took each death pretty hard. I think in most cases he really couldn't have done anything. Every captain has lost crewman, it comes with the territory. Of course, it never makes it any easier for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 0 Posted January 27, 2005 ...but none as many as Kirk lost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krysis 2 Posted January 27, 2005 I imagine how Kirk would have to write out all those condolence letters... and inform the family. Tough job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 0 Posted February 18, 2005 I'd never actually thought about the condolence messages, he really must have done a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekz 7 Posted April 16, 2005 Yes, there are Trekkies everywhere (Thank goodness). Kirk would have done a lot of condolence letters, if it was real. I also wonder If this had been a real military situatution, if it would have been more difficult to recruit and retain security redshirts if they had a high casualty rate, or if there would always be new people ready to volunteer to serve under Kirk? Also, would better sensors or use of a mechanical probe, like those sent through the stargate on SG1, and equipped with tricorders or better sensors, have been able to detect more dangers and thus saved lives? (I know, I'm overthinking this WAY too much)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krysis 2 Posted April 18, 2005 I really have to watch that episode.... which one was that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
