In the first Star Trek movie, Admiral Kirk and Captain Decker are temporarily reduced in rank, being referred to as “Captain” and “Commander” and changing insignia. Would this make sense in a
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I rewatched the Star Trek - The Motion Picture: the rivalry between Decker and Kirk is written (and acted) so much better than any fake conflict for the Captaincy in Discovery :
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