Why does Cpt. Georgiou refer to her first officer as “Michael” instead of “Commander Burnham”?
On the Shenzou, Cpt. Georgiou refers to her first officer as “Michael”. At first, I was thinking she was doing something like Spock where he was referred to by one name. But other crew members refer to her as “Cmdr. Burnham” or even “Number One”. We see this especially in her space walk to the mysterious object.
Why does the captain call her by her first name?
star-trek star-trek-discovery michael-burnham
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On the Shenzou, Cpt. Georgiou refers to her first officer as “Michael”. At first, I was thinking she was doing something like Spock where he was referred to by one name. But other crew members refer to her as “Cmdr. Burnham” or even “Number One”. We see this especially in her space walk to the mysterious object.
Why does the captain call her by her first name?
star-trek star-trek-discovery michael-burnham
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Even Picard called Riker "Will" from time to time...
– HorusKol
Sep 25 '17 at 1:57
@HorusKol Did he do it on the bridge? I honestly don’t recall that happening.
– Thunderforge
Sep 25 '17 at 2:00
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Yes, he does, although it's usually when Picard is having a more informal moment and is looking to personally appeal to Riker.
– Ellesedil
Sep 25 '17 at 16:57
Sisko called Major Kira "Nerys" from time to time as well.
– Keith Morrison
Mar 14 at 20:08
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On the Shenzou, Cpt. Georgiou refers to her first officer as “Michael”. At first, I was thinking she was doing something like Spock where he was referred to by one name. But other crew members refer to her as “Cmdr. Burnham” or even “Number One”. We see this especially in her space walk to the mysterious object.
Why does the captain call her by her first name?
star-trek star-trek-discovery michael-burnham
edited Nov 11 '17 at 3:02
hawkeye
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asked Sep 25 '17 at 1:17
ThunderforgeThunderforge
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On the Shenzou, Cpt. Georgiou refers to her first officer as “Michael”. At first, I was thinking she was doing something like Spock where he was referred to by one name. But other crew members refer to her as “Cmdr. Burnham” or even “Number One”. We see this especially in her space walk to the mysterious object.
Why does the captain call her by her first name?
star-trek star-trek-discovery michael-burnham
star-trek star-trek-discovery michael-burnham
edited Nov 11 '17 at 3:02
hawkeye
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asked Sep 25 '17 at 1:17
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edited Nov 11 '17 at 3:02
hawkeye
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asked Sep 25 '17 at 1:17
ThunderforgeThunderforge
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edited Nov 11 '17 at 3:02
hawkeye
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edited Nov 11 '17 at 3:02
hawkeye
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edited Nov 11 '17 at 3:02
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asked Sep 25 '17 at 1:17
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asked Sep 25 '17 at 1:17
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Even Picard called Riker "Will" from time to time...
– HorusKol
Sep 25 '17 at 1:57
@HorusKol Did he do it on the bridge? I honestly don’t recall that happening.
– Thunderforge
Sep 25 '17 at 2:00
2
Yes, he does, although it's usually when Picard is having a more informal moment and is looking to personally appeal to Riker.
– Ellesedil
Sep 25 '17 at 16:57
Sisko called Major Kira "Nerys" from time to time as well.
– Keith Morrison
Mar 14 at 20:08
add a comment |
8
Even Picard called Riker "Will" from time to time...
– HorusKol
Sep 25 '17 at 1:57
@HorusKol Did he do it on the bridge? I honestly don’t recall that happening.
– Thunderforge
Sep 25 '17 at 2:00
2
Yes, he does, although it's usually when Picard is having a more informal moment and is looking to personally appeal to Riker.
– Ellesedil
Sep 25 '17 at 16:57
Sisko called Major Kira "Nerys" from time to time as well.
– Keith Morrison
Mar 14 at 20:08
8
8
Even Picard called Riker "Will" from time to time...
– HorusKol
Sep 25 '17 at 1:57
Even Picard called Riker "Will" from time to time...
– HorusKol
Sep 25 '17 at 1:57
@HorusKol Did he do it on the bridge? I honestly don’t recall that happening.
– Thunderforge
Sep 25 '17 at 2:00
@HorusKol Did he do it on the bridge? I honestly don’t recall that happening.
– Thunderforge
Sep 25 '17 at 2:00
2
2
Yes, he does, although it's usually when Picard is having a more informal moment and is looking to personally appeal to Riker.
– Ellesedil
Sep 25 '17 at 16:57
Yes, he does, although it's usually when Picard is having a more informal moment and is looking to personally appeal to Riker.
– Ellesedil
Sep 25 '17 at 16:57
Sisko called Major Kira "Nerys" from time to time as well.
– Keith Morrison
Mar 14 at 20:08
Sisko called Major Kira "Nerys" from time to time as well.
– Keith Morrison
Mar 14 at 20:08
add a comment |
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In episode 2, we learn that the relationship between Georgiu and Burnham is deliberately less formal than might be expected:
Michael Burnham didn't join Starfleet the usual way. Seven years prior to the series' main events, she transferred directly to the Shenzhou after graduating from the Vulcan Science Academy, without going through Starfleet Academy. Sarek, who had raised Burnham, asked Captain Georgiou to help the Vulcan-accultured Burnham become reacquainted with humanity and human ways.
The dual nature of Georgiu's relationship with Burnham (as commanding officer and as a kind of godmother) seems to have blurred the lines of protocol between them.
answered Sep 25 '17 at 4:46
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Thanks for clarifying that; I only saw the first episode of Discovery because it was the only one that aired on live TV. Pity that crucial info like that is only available to those who buy CBS All-Access.
– Thunderforge
Sep 25 '17 at 12:39
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The other crew members can't call her "Michael"; they're her subordinates. Georgiou, as her superior, is the only one on the ship who has the ability to use her first name when speaking to her on duty.
answered Mar 14 at 20:10
Keith MorrisonKeith Morrison
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Yup. Hence why Picard periodically calls Commander Riker "Will"
– Valorum
Mar 14 at 20:46
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In episode 2, we learn that the relationship between Georgiu and Burnham is deliberately less formal than might be expected:
Michael Burnham didn't join Starfleet the usual way. Seven years prior to the series' main events, she transferred directly to the Shenzhou after graduating from the Vulcan Science Academy, without going through Starfleet Academy. Sarek, who had raised Burnham, asked Captain Georgiou to help the Vulcan-accultured Burnham become reacquainted with humanity and human ways.
The dual nature of Georgiu's relationship with Burnham (as commanding officer and as a kind of godmother) seems to have blurred the lines of protocol between them.
answered Sep 25 '17 at 4:46
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Thanks for clarifying that; I only saw the first episode of Discovery because it was the only one that aired on live TV. Pity that crucial info like that is only available to those who buy CBS All-Access.
– Thunderforge
Sep 25 '17 at 12:39
add a comment |
In episode 2, we learn that the relationship between Georgiu and Burnham is deliberately less formal than might be expected:
Michael Burnham didn't join Starfleet the usual way. Seven years prior to the series' main events, she transferred directly to the Shenzhou after graduating from the Vulcan Science Academy, without going through Starfleet Academy. Sarek, who had raised Burnham, asked Captain Georgiou to help the Vulcan-accultured Burnham become reacquainted with humanity and human ways.
The dual nature of Georgiu's relationship with Burnham (as commanding officer and as a kind of godmother) seems to have blurred the lines of protocol between them.
answered Sep 25 '17 at 4:46
GaultheriaGaultheria
10.2k12957
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Thanks for clarifying that; I only saw the first episode of Discovery because it was the only one that aired on live TV. Pity that crucial info like that is only available to those who buy CBS All-Access.
– Thunderforge
Sep 25 '17 at 12:39
add a comment |
In episode 2, we learn that the relationship between Georgiu and Burnham is deliberately less formal than might be expected:
Michael Burnham didn't join Starfleet the usual way. Seven years prior to the series' main events, she transferred directly to the Shenzhou after graduating from the Vulcan Science Academy, without going through Starfleet Academy. Sarek, who had raised Burnham, asked Captain Georgiou to help the Vulcan-accultured Burnham become reacquainted with humanity and human ways.
The dual nature of Georgiu's relationship with Burnham (as commanding officer and as a kind of godmother) seems to have blurred the lines of protocol between them.
answered Sep 25 '17 at 4:46
GaultheriaGaultheria
10.2k12957
In episode 2, we learn that the relationship between Georgiu and Burnham is deliberately less formal than might be expected:
Michael Burnham didn't join Starfleet the usual way. Seven years prior to the series' main events, she transferred directly to the Shenzhou after graduating from the Vulcan Science Academy, without going through Starfleet Academy. Sarek, who had raised Burnham, asked Captain Georgiou to help the Vulcan-accultured Burnham become reacquainted with humanity and human ways.
The dual nature of Georgiu's relationship with Burnham (as commanding officer and as a kind of godmother) seems to have blurred the lines of protocol between them.
answered Sep 25 '17 at 4:46
GaultheriaGaultheria
10.2k12957
answered Sep 25 '17 at 4:46
GaultheriaGaultheria
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answered Sep 25 '17 at 4:46
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Thanks for clarifying that; I only saw the first episode of Discovery because it was the only one that aired on live TV. Pity that crucial info like that is only available to those who buy CBS All-Access.
– Thunderforge
Sep 25 '17 at 12:39
add a comment |
1
Thanks for clarifying that; I only saw the first episode of Discovery because it was the only one that aired on live TV. Pity that crucial info like that is only available to those who buy CBS All-Access.
– Thunderforge
Sep 25 '17 at 12:39
1
1
Thanks for clarifying that; I only saw the first episode of Discovery because it was the only one that aired on live TV. Pity that crucial info like that is only available to those who buy CBS All-Access.
– Thunderforge
Sep 25 '17 at 12:39
Thanks for clarifying that; I only saw the first episode of Discovery because it was the only one that aired on live TV. Pity that crucial info like that is only available to those who buy CBS All-Access.
– Thunderforge
Sep 25 '17 at 12:39
add a comment |
The other crew members can't call her "Michael"; they're her subordinates. Georgiou, as her superior, is the only one on the ship who has the ability to use her first name when speaking to her on duty.
answered Mar 14 at 20:10
Keith MorrisonKeith Morrison
8,07711429
Yup. Hence why Picard periodically calls Commander Riker "Will"
– Valorum
Mar 14 at 20:46
add a comment |
The other crew members can't call her "Michael"; they're her subordinates. Georgiou, as her superior, is the only one on the ship who has the ability to use her first name when speaking to her on duty.
answered Mar 14 at 20:10
Keith MorrisonKeith Morrison
8,07711429
Yup. Hence why Picard periodically calls Commander Riker "Will"
– Valorum
Mar 14 at 20:46
add a comment |
The other crew members can't call her "Michael"; they're her subordinates. Georgiou, as her superior, is the only one on the ship who has the ability to use her first name when speaking to her on duty.
answered Mar 14 at 20:10
Keith MorrisonKeith Morrison
8,07711429
The other crew members can't call her "Michael"; they're her subordinates. Georgiou, as her superior, is the only one on the ship who has the ability to use her first name when speaking to her on duty.
answered Mar 14 at 20:10
Keith MorrisonKeith Morrison
8,07711429
answered Mar 14 at 20:10
Keith MorrisonKeith Morrison
8,07711429
answered Mar 14 at 20:10
Keith MorrisonKeith Morrison
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answered Mar 14 at 20:10
Keith MorrisonKeith Morrison
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8,07711429
Yup. Hence why Picard periodically calls Commander Riker "Will"
– Valorum
Mar 14 at 20:46
add a comment |
Yup. Hence why Picard periodically calls Commander Riker "Will"
– Valorum
Mar 14 at 20:46
Yup. Hence why Picard periodically calls Commander Riker "Will"
– Valorum
Mar 14 at 20:46
Yup. Hence why Picard periodically calls Commander Riker "Will"
– Valorum
Mar 14 at 20:46
add a comment |
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Even Picard called Riker "Will" from time to time...
– HorusKol
Sep 25 '17 at 1:57
@HorusKol Did he do it on the bridge? I honestly don’t recall that happening.
– Thunderforge
Sep 25 '17 at 2:00
2
Yes, he does, although it's usually when Picard is having a more informal moment and is looking to personally appeal to Riker.
– Ellesedil
Sep 25 '17 at 16:57
Sisko called Major Kira "Nerys" from time to time as well.
– Keith Morrison
Mar 14 at 20:08