STORY DEVELOPMENT POLL #4: SHOULD DEWITT REMOVE CARRIGAN TRENT FROM COMMAND IN KNIFE'S EDGE?
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Well, the conflict between the First Officer and the Acting Captain of Vector 01 is coming to a head, and it is time for another story development poll!
The poll is about Knife's Edge, as well as the role of First Officer on the
Theurgy. Should Dewitt refrain from assuming command of Vector 01, letting Trent continue in being in command there, or should he be removed from command?
The secondary, long term story consequence would be the opportunity for a new First Officer on the
Theurgy at the end of this Episode, with Trent remaining a candidate in that case, of course. This poll is not about if Dewitt becomes First Officer, though, of course, since there can be a lot of candidates at the end of the Episode.
The In-Character situation is highly interesting, in how Trent means to try and save those on the Versant to save Heather MacMillan, even though she - unbeknownst to him - is dead, and also restore ship morale in getting the Captain back. Meanwhile, on her end, Dewitt seek to protect the crew of Vector 01, since she is convinced that the Helmet is the last remaining Vector (since the others have not shown up during either of the three RVs). Thus, her standpoint is that the
Theurgy's mission to spread the truth can't be forsaken because Trent is emotionally compromised in trying to save Heather MacMillan. She'll try to save the Vector from being destroyed, and not remain in the Rendezvous zone. Either way, the other Vectors might still make it there in time for the ship to reintegrate.
You all have 3 days to cast your votes in this poll, and the development will be shaped by the result! :)
Best,
Auctor Lucan