In Lower Decks's latest episode, the command crew of the Cerritos has a special mission. 1 / 8
Therefore, a temporary replacement crew is brought in to take charge of the ship. 2 / 8
Acting Captain Ramsey is an old friend of Mariner from Starfleet Academy. 3 / 8
Ramsey asks Mariner to be her First Officer, and she agrees. 4 / 8
However, throughout the rest of the episode, Mariner makes basic mistakes. 5 / 8
It turns out Mariner is purposefully sabotaging herself so as to not end up getting a promotion. 6 / 8
She's perfectly happy working as an Ensign, where she has a good amount of freedom. 7 / 8
Star Trek: Lower Decks airs Thursdays on CBS All Access. 8 / 8