He's a Lieutenant Colonel. Where he comes from, that's two ranks above Captain. Where I come from, though, his rank doesn't even exist anymore. At least not in Starfleet.
[ It probably has everything to do with Starfleet following Navy ranks, rather than Army. There were never any Colonels in the US Navy either, so.
He purses his lips a little and shrugs at her observation. ] I agree one should always be careful and ready, but... can't say I completely agree with the rest. Some places do make me feel safe. Some people, too. Maybe it's naïve of me, but I've managed pretty well so far.
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[ It probably has everything to do with Starfleet following Navy ranks, rather than Army. There were never any Colonels in the US Navy either, so.
He purses his lips a little and shrugs at her observation. ] I agree one should always be careful and ready, but... can't say I completely agree with the rest. Some places do make me feel safe. Some people, too. Maybe it's naïve of me, but I've managed pretty well so far.