In Riker’s case, his phaser. As for the beard, the experience of being the first person to contract an STI from a holographic character inspired him to grow the beard.
Picard is a captain first and friend second (even then, not until the situation is unofficial). It’s part of what makes him the best captain, but an otherwise solitary person.
You are suggesting that I be more direct with my intended message. Thank you, Commander. I will take that into consideration when next I bring up the time I - “porked” Lt. Yar.
New Doomsday Clock just dropped (lemmy.world)
These holodeck upgrades are astounding (lemmy.world)
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Log Rule (slrpnk.net)
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Especially machine gun carrying Romans
Scotty keeping it real. (lemmy.world)
I give the side-eye to people who call it “A New Hope” or “Episode IV.”
That's COMMANDER This Dude to you, Ensign. (lemmy.world)
Background actors posing in a group shot for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
Can we try something? Upvote the best captain! Not necessarily the one you liked the best.
I have made a reply with each Captain’s name. This is not a popularity contest. This is a Leadership contest. Who is/was the best captain?...
Fully. Functional. (lemmy.world)