TMC
12-05-2022, 08:56 PM
https://whatculture.com/tv/10-incredible-times-star-trek-ensigns-saved-the-day?rf=homepage
"What up? We doing sci-fi stuff today?" ~ Ensign Beckett Mariner.
BY JACK KIELY
DECEMBER 5TH, 2022
As the lowest commissioned rank, Ensigns haven’t always gotten the fairest end of the deal in Star Trek. Having spent years at The Academy, they still have to bunk up, share sonic showers, and eat from the dodgy replicators (aboard some ships at least). They can often be found toiling away in the background whilst their superiors bask in all the glory. If not that, they could just as well end up as cannon-fodder. We all know that the first appearance of Ensign no-name is an immediate red flag. Of course, if your name is Harry Kim, you’ll be cannon-fodder and never make it past Ensign, but you will get some bigger quarters so…small blessings.
On numerous occasions, however, Starfleet ensigns have been elemental to mission success. We have seen them save ships from disaster, protect the lives of individuals or entire populations, and even traverse timelines to help their fellow officers.
With the most recent Star Trek lower rankers having done a lot of the legwork, it’s time to shed some light on these one-pipped heroes, to take a look at the ensigns who, through their skill, knowledge, and downright badassery, have seen the day through any number of perilous situations.
"Move it, Ensign!"
"What up? We doing sci-fi stuff today?" ~ Ensign Beckett Mariner.
BY JACK KIELY
DECEMBER 5TH, 2022
As the lowest commissioned rank, Ensigns haven’t always gotten the fairest end of the deal in Star Trek. Having spent years at The Academy, they still have to bunk up, share sonic showers, and eat from the dodgy replicators (aboard some ships at least). They can often be found toiling away in the background whilst their superiors bask in all the glory. If not that, they could just as well end up as cannon-fodder. We all know that the first appearance of Ensign no-name is an immediate red flag. Of course, if your name is Harry Kim, you’ll be cannon-fodder and never make it past Ensign, but you will get some bigger quarters so…small blessings.
On numerous occasions, however, Starfleet ensigns have been elemental to mission success. We have seen them save ships from disaster, protect the lives of individuals or entire populations, and even traverse timelines to help their fellow officers.
With the most recent Star Trek lower rankers having done a lot of the legwork, it’s time to shed some light on these one-pipped heroes, to take a look at the ensigns who, through their skill, knowledge, and downright badassery, have seen the day through any number of perilous situations.
"Move it, Ensign!"