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Posted: 3/28/2021 4:25:44 AM EDT

[#1]

Amos is more of a crew chief/section head than a second in command in my opinion.

Posted: 3/28/2021 4:42:13 AM EDT

[#2]

I refuse to be a starship captain until they stop blowing up. Git to work Elon!

Posted: 3/28/2021 6:25:05 AM EDT

[#3]

Amos all the way.

Good with his hands, knows how to keep people alive/ships running, is loyal like a shelter-rescue, street-smart enough to avoid obvious bait in a trap, and won't go running off on his own to talk to an alien probe/satellite hybrid.

Posted: 3/28/2021 6:40:00 AM EDT

[#4]

Jaynes loyal, mostly when he’s getting paid. Plus he’s got a song.

Posted: 3/28/2021 7:14:50 AM EDT

[#5]

Only TOS and later the prequel Enterprise series felt the need to co-mingle the Science Officer and XO roles.

If we're in space I want my science officer doing science officer stuff

I want my XO to be doing XO stuff

Posted: 3/28/2021 7:35:36 AM EDT

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Spock is still regrowing from the genesis project. I choose Savick

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First Savick, yes. Second one... Kaylee how much is that guy paying you?

Posted: 3/28/2021 7:42:40 AM EDT

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Mirror Universe Sato.

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You mean Empress Sato and she will kill you in your sleep.

Posted: 3/28/2021 7:52:26 AM EDT

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I picked Spock since he actually know shit, and I don't. Call it the Kirk syndrome...

Amos is definitely head of my red shirts though, not leaving any more of those poor bastards dead on some alien world.

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And they don’t portray it that much on the TV show but Amos is more than just a murder machine. He’s a highly skilled engineer.

He’s not dumb. And sure he has no moral compass but he’s self aware enough to realize it - which is why he follows Holden, cos Holden is the most moralistic person he knows. (Mentioned in the book text somewhat)

All of that being said... chewie probably Chewbacca. Jayne and Amos are fun but they need mentorship in order for them to function like people.

And sure Spock ain’t gonna try to steal the ship. But if you need to get dirty, chewie won’t turn his nose up at it.

And for off-list suggestions... yeah Zoe. She’s brains and brawn.

... And she’s in Wash’s bed. Sorry I ain’t breaking them up. Not for all the goose-juggling in the world.

Posted: 3/28/2021 7:55:31 AM EDT

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Posted: 3/28/2021 7:57:07 AM EDT

[#10]

Out of your list OP there is only one who is know to pull the arms off of someone if they loose. That was who I chose as my number 2.

Posted: 3/28/2021 8:02:18 AM EDT

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How in the Blue Jimmy Damn is Spock ahead of Burton???!!?

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He can charm a Romulan bitch, lose his mind, lose his brain, die of radiation poisoning and be resurrected, and mind meld with Medusa and a whale.

Posted: 3/28/2021 8:06:53 AM EDT

[#12]

Worf.....Every day would be a good day to die!

Posted: 3/28/2021 8:08:37 AM EDT

[#13]

Colonel Wilma Deering

Posted: 3/28/2021 8:09:46 AM EDT

[#14]

7 of nine
Tpol
Both at the same time

Posted: 3/28/2021 8:14:34 AM EDT

[#15]

Saffron.

I’m given to understand there’s limited storage space for personal items, and this way, I could just bring my blankie and leave my pillow at home.

Posted: 3/28/2021 8:23:25 AM EDT

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Posted: 3/28/2021 8:26:18 AM EDT

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I voted for Amos, but if we can pull from any scifi show I would pick Aeryn Sun.

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Posted: 3/28/2021 8:46:14 AM EDT

[#18]

I personally want a guy that can rip people's arms off and beat them to death with them.

Posted: 3/28/2021 8:46:21 AM EDT

[#19]

Of the choices, I picked Jayne. Good in a fight, and largely respectful of direct authority and orders given- the only hard part would be keeping his loyalty bought.

A lot of other great options in the thread too, particularly Worf.

While not big on “new” Star Wars, the first alternative that came to my mind was K-2SO. Some would say he’s also the best pilot in ‘Verse.

K2SO Best scenes: Star Wars Rogue One

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II1x9ptMZag

Edited to clarify- I think Rogue One was a fantastic movie. Unlike just about everything else since Disney took over.

Posted: 3/28/2021 8:48:58 AM EDT

[#20]

I choose to become a highwayman again...

Posted: 3/28/2021 8:52:04 AM EDT

[#21]

Spock could kick Jane's or Amos' ass, besides having the biggest brain. Chewie doesn't speak English, and the Captain shouldn't have to learn a new language to accommodate a new crew member.

No brainer. Spock.

Posted: 3/28/2021 8:56:56 AM EDT

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Spock could kick Jane's or Amos' ass, besides having the biggest brain. Chewie doesn't speak English, and the Captain shouldn't have to learn a new language to accommodate a new crew member.

No brainer. Spock.

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He knows English, because other people can talk to him. Presumably his vocal cords or whatever don't permit him to make the right sounds. But yeah, you'd have to learn to understand him.

Posted: 3/28/2021 8:57:34 AM EDT

[#23]

You don't want a psychopath as your #2, you want him as your mechanic and muscle just like in the Expanse. He's a cool character but you'd end with dead crew and a #2 that cared as much about that as having a hangnail so long as they weren't his close friends.

Posted: 3/28/2021 8:58:11 AM EDT

[#24]

I don’t know who half those people are so I will go with Kif. Or Jack Burton and John Amos if I have to pick from the list.

Posted: 3/28/2021 8:59:14 AM EDT

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Burton would kill me, Cobb would betray, Chewie is clearly an idiot brute. Spock is definitely the one.

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right train of thought, but wrong Vulcan ...

Space is a LOT of long distance traveling, so on those cold nights in the void, nice to have something warm to tuck in with...

Posted: 3/28/2021 9:00:04 AM EDT

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I picked Spock since he actually know shit, and I don't. Call it the Kirk syndrome...

Amos is definitely head of my red shirts though, not leaving any more of those poor bastards dead on some alien world.

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I picked Amos, but I think this is a better answer. Amos will get it done.

Posted: 3/28/2021 9:09:45 AM EDT

[#27]

get both.

and the firefly girls.

Posted: 3/28/2021 9:10:09 AM EDT

[#28]

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right train of thought, but wrong Vulcan ...

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Space is a LOT of long distance traveling, so on those cold nights in the void, nice to have something warm to tuck in with...

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I now officially switch my vote!!!

Posted: 3/28/2021 9:13:47 AM EDT

[#29]

I based my answer off the thread title and not the poll choices. For that reason, Spock is out. The obvious choice is Burton. Jane will sell you out to the Feds and is too stupid to realize that even when you're selling your buddies out to the Feds, you still get pinched yourself.

Burton is ultimately loyal. All you have to do is prove you deserve his loyalty. He's smart, he's fearless, and he's ruthless when it comes to achieving his objectives. It's a no-brainer.

Posted: 3/28/2021 9:15:23 AM EDT

[#30]

Surprised how many people here refer to Chewbacca as 'he'. Chewbacca is female.

Posted: 3/28/2021 9:18:30 AM EDT

[#31]

Spock .

Or Topol

Maybe Chewie

Posted: 3/28/2021 9:19:17 AM EDT

[#32]

She's gotta have a body, be handy with a gun and be a fan of naked beaches. I pick Zoe.

Posted: 3/28/2021 9:25:02 AM EDT

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Jaynes loyal, mostly when he's getting paid. Plus he's got a song.

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and a hat.

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Posted: 3/28/2021 9:26:24 AM EDT

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She's gotta have a body, be handy with a gun and be a fan of naked beaches. I pick Zoe.

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thousands of my unborn future journeyman lineman in the union have died because of zoe.

you ever been with a warrior woman?

Posted: 3/28/2021 9:36:23 AM EDT

[#35]

Saffron

Posted: 3/28/2021 9:37:06 AM EDT

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Posted: 3/28/2021 9:55:49 AM EDT

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and a hat.

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Jaynes loyal, mostly when he's getting paid. Plus he's got a song.

and a hat.

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Man walks down the street in that hat, you know he’s not afraid of anything.

Posted: 3/28/2021 9:56:20 AM EDT

[#38]

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and a hat.

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Jaynes loyal, mostly when he's getting paid. Plus he's got a song.

and a hat.

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Posted: 3/28/2021 9:59:25 AM EDT

[#39]

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Man walks down the street in that hat, you know he's not afraid of anything.

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goddamn right.

Posted: 3/28/2021 10:00:30 AM EDT

[#40]

gunner! aim for the engine only.

you idiot! I said aim for the engine only!

lucky shot sir!

Posted: 3/28/2021 10:48:48 AM EDT

[#41]

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I voted Spock on the assumption it was for a large Starship where I, as the Captain, am responsible for the lives of a lot of crew. I would want the most dispassionate, coldly logical, strategically thinking sounding board as my 2IC. In the event I am incapacitated or killed, I could trust him to quickly and accurately evaluate the odds of completing our mission, and weigh that against the lives of the crew and the importance of the mission.

If it's more of a Millennium Falcon thing, just me and my 2IC and maybe one or two others, then Amos. He's loyal, in a way, won't hesitate to kill anyone that needs killing, has the sort of street savvy that could keep me and the crew alive in strange and foreign ports, has mechanical skills to keep the ship running.

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I can see that.

Posted: 3/28/2021 10:49:30 AM EDT

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I got your back but I think we're heavily outnumbered.

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Right on.

Posted: 3/28/2021 10:52:21 AM EDT

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He can charm a Romulan bitch, lose his mind, lose his brain, die of radiation poisoning and be resurrected, and mind meld with Medusa and a whale.

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How in the Blue Jimmy Damn is Spock ahead of Burton???!!?

He can charm a Romulan bitch, lose his mind, lose his brain, die of radiation poisoning and be resurrected, and mind meld with Medusa and a whale.

Good point

Posted: 3/28/2021 10:54:44 AM EDT

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I based my answer off the thread title and not the poll choices. For that reason, Spock is out. The obvious choice is Burton. Jane will sell you out to the Feds and is too stupid to realize that even when you're selling your buddies out to the Feds, you still get pinched yourself.

Burton is ultimately loyal. All you have to do is prove you deserve his loyalty. He's smart, he's fearless, and he's ruthless when it comes to achieving his objectives. It's a no-brainer.

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My man!!!

Posted: 3/28/2021 10:56:05 AM EDT

[#45]

T'Pol is the only answer

Posted: 3/28/2021 10:56:21 AM EDT

[#46]

Anybody except Admiral Purple Hair.

Posted: 3/28/2021 11:00:10 AM EDT

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Spock isn't going to wrench on your ship while you go cruising cantinas for space babes.

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Spock essentially did do that, actually. I can think of at least one episode where Spock basically told Kirk to hang out in paradise for a few days, screw whoever he wanted, and that Spock would run the ship. “Shore Leave”, I think that episode was called.

Spock was a pretty awesome wingman