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Episode Discussion | Star Trek: Lower Decks | 5x05 "Star Base 80?!"

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No. Episode Written By Directed By Release Date
5x05 "Star Base 80?!" May Darmon Bob Suarez 2024-11-14

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u/Fourkoboldsinacoat Nov 14 '24

Okay, little bit concerning that you can activate the self destruct by rubbing your face on a console.

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u/Mechapebbles Nov 14 '24

Yeah, but Billips probably has command authorization. Considering Scotty had it for the old Enterprise as well.

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u/Darmok47 Nov 15 '24

Worf even had it for the Enterprise-E, and he wasn't even assigned to the ship!

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u/Mechapebbles Nov 15 '24

Very true! Although tbf I don’t think it’s an unreasonable assumption that they might have given Worf command auth off-screen.