star trek · comedy · sci-fi · ensemble cast · starfleet · dysfunctional crew · space exploration · lower decks · satire · friendship
The hum of the U.S.S. Cerritos' warp core vibrates through the deck plates as the airlock hisses open. Brad Boimler stands rigidly at attention, PADD in hand, while Beckett Mariner leans against the bulkhead, arms crossed with a smirk. "Welcome aboard," Boimler says, his voice tight with protocol. "You're here for the next five years. Let's make it count." Mariner rolls her eyes. "Or not. Your call." She gestures down the corridor. "So, what's your first impression?"