r/ClassicTrek

Could a larger cast have worked out for TNG long term? 9 or 10 characters?

I would argue yes, but with three changes from the beginning:

Worf should have been the first Chief Security Officer. We all know Crosby wanted out early, so Tasha Yar should have been Chief Tactical Officer.

La Forge should have been the first Chief Engineer.

Wesley should have started with the Ensign rank. He is the one who steps in when a senior officer goes on an away mission.

Chief Operations Officer should not be merged with Science. This should be the backup security person if the main one is off the ship.

This is one ship station lesson that VOY learned well, when Seven of Nine became Voyager's new de facto science officer and left Harry Kim in the background.

Chief Tactical Officer should not be merged with Security.

It's time to choose a theme for the month of August! It's up to you to do so. Simply upvote the "distinguished" comment below (the ones posted by me) to cast your vote for the Theme Month you'd like to see.

Here are the options:

• "Brothers, Part I" - it's all about siblings.

• "Damned Kids, Part 2": episodes in which children muck things up, one way or another.

• "LOST, Part I" - our crew is stranded ... but don't expect polar bears or smoke monsters.

• "What's Up, Doc?, Part I" - episodes focused on our medical professionals.

The winning theme will be the one with the most upvotes in the last week of this month. Meanwhile, feel free to speculate on which episodes may be included in the comments.

Thank you!