What's the command that Kirk gives when he turns over command?
Which is correct, A or B? As he turns over the command, Kirk says
A) 'You have the COM' [as in Command]
or
B) You have the CONN.' [as in ???]
I've always assumed the former, A, is correct, but a recent television commercial for the new Star Trek app, claims B, which has left me thoroughly confused.
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Which is correct, A or B? As he turns over the command, Kirk says
A) 'You have the COM' [as in Command]
or
B) You have the CONN.' [as in ???]
I've always assumed the former, A, is correct, but a recent television commercial for the new Star Trek app, claims B, which has left me thoroughly confused.
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I don't have a Star Trek specific reference, but en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conn_(nautical)
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Which is correct, A or B? As he turns over the command, Kirk says
A) 'You have the COM' [as in Command]
or
B) You have the CONN.' [as in ???]
I've always assumed the former, A, is correct, but a recent television commercial for the new Star Trek app, claims B, which has left me thoroughly confused.
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Which is correct, A or B? As he turns over the command, Kirk says
A) 'You have the COM' [as in Command]
or
B) You have the CONN.' [as in ???]
I've always assumed the former, A, is correct, but a recent television commercial for the new Star Trek app, claims B, which has left me thoroughly confused.
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I don't have a Star Trek specific reference, but en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conn_(nautical)
– Amy
4 hours ago
THANK YOU! Now, I understand. 👏🏻
– Dr. Ken Saichek
3 hours ago
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I don't have a Star Trek specific reference, but en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conn_(nautical)
– Amy
4 hours ago
THANK YOU! Now, I understand. 👏🏻
– Dr. Ken Saichek
3 hours ago
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I don't have a Star Trek specific reference, but en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conn_(nautical)
– Amy
4 hours ago
I don't have a Star Trek specific reference, but en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conn_(nautical)
– Amy
4 hours ago
THANK YOU! Now, I understand. 👏🏻
– Dr. Ken Saichek
3 hours ago
THANK YOU! Now, I understand. 👏🏻
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The command is "you have the conn", as can be seen in this original screenplay from Star Trek: The Motion Picture
KIRK: Mr. Decker, I'd like to see you in my quarters.
(toward helm)
You have the conn, Mr. Sulu.
The term "conn" is a naval/nautical expression;
One of the most important principles of ship handling is that there be
no ambiguity as to who is controlling the movements of the ship. One
person gives orders to the ship's engine, rudder, lines, and ground
tackle. This person is said to have the "conn."
— James Alden Barber, 2005, "Introduction", The Naval Shiphandler's Guide, p. 8.
The etymology is lost, but it may have something to do with the conduct of the vessel.
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Yes, it is definitely CONN - as in submarine CONNing tower - bridge CONNing stations. Hunt for Red October "Conn, Sonar, Crazy Ivan!" (Communication from sonar station to the Conn) Battlestar Galactica - The Captain's Hand: Garner:"I have to get down there, you have the conn" Adama: "Yes sir, I have the conn"
– Andrew
1 hour ago
The etymology's not entirely lost. The noun comes from the verb (also "conn"), which the Oxford English Dictionary believes most likely comes from the verb "cond". "Cond" itself comes from "condue" which in turn is from the French "conduire". Lastly, that French word comes from Latin "condūcere", which you could trace back further...
– Laurel
23 mins ago
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The command is "you have the conn", as can be seen in this original screenplay from Star Trek: The Motion Picture
KIRK: Mr. Decker, I'd like to see you in my quarters.
(toward helm)
You have the conn, Mr. Sulu.
The term "conn" is a naval/nautical expression;
One of the most important principles of ship handling is that there be
no ambiguity as to who is controlling the movements of the ship. One
person gives orders to the ship's engine, rudder, lines, and ground
tackle. This person is said to have the "conn."
— James Alden Barber, 2005, "Introduction", The Naval Shiphandler's Guide, p. 8.
The etymology is lost, but it may have something to do with the conduct of the vessel.
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Yes, it is definitely CONN - as in submarine CONNing tower - bridge CONNing stations. Hunt for Red October "Conn, Sonar, Crazy Ivan!" (Communication from sonar station to the Conn) Battlestar Galactica - The Captain's Hand: Garner:"I have to get down there, you have the conn" Adama: "Yes sir, I have the conn"
– Andrew
1 hour ago
The etymology's not entirely lost. The noun comes from the verb (also "conn"), which the Oxford English Dictionary believes most likely comes from the verb "cond". "Cond" itself comes from "condue" which in turn is from the French "conduire". Lastly, that French word comes from Latin "condūcere", which you could trace back further...
– Laurel
23 mins ago
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The command is "you have the conn", as can be seen in this original screenplay from Star Trek: The Motion Picture
KIRK: Mr. Decker, I'd like to see you in my quarters.
(toward helm)
You have the conn, Mr. Sulu.
The term "conn" is a naval/nautical expression;
One of the most important principles of ship handling is that there be
no ambiguity as to who is controlling the movements of the ship. One
person gives orders to the ship's engine, rudder, lines, and ground
tackle. This person is said to have the "conn."
— James Alden Barber, 2005, "Introduction", The Naval Shiphandler's Guide, p. 8.
The etymology is lost, but it may have something to do with the conduct of the vessel.
answered 3 hours ago
ValorumValorum
397k10228763112
Yes, it is definitely CONN - as in submarine CONNing tower - bridge CONNing stations. Hunt for Red October "Conn, Sonar, Crazy Ivan!" (Communication from sonar station to the Conn) Battlestar Galactica - The Captain's Hand: Garner:"I have to get down there, you have the conn" Adama: "Yes sir, I have the conn"
– Andrew
1 hour ago
The etymology's not entirely lost. The noun comes from the verb (also "conn"), which the Oxford English Dictionary believes most likely comes from the verb "cond". "Cond" itself comes from "condue" which in turn is from the French "conduire". Lastly, that French word comes from Latin "condūcere", which you could trace back further...
– Laurel
23 mins ago
add a comment |
The command is "you have the conn", as can be seen in this original screenplay from Star Trek: The Motion Picture
KIRK: Mr. Decker, I'd like to see you in my quarters.
(toward helm)
You have the conn, Mr. Sulu.
The term "conn" is a naval/nautical expression;
One of the most important principles of ship handling is that there be
no ambiguity as to who is controlling the movements of the ship. One
person gives orders to the ship's engine, rudder, lines, and ground
tackle. This person is said to have the "conn."
— James Alden Barber, 2005, "Introduction", The Naval Shiphandler's Guide, p. 8.
The etymology is lost, but it may have something to do with the conduct of the vessel.
answered 3 hours ago
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397k10228763112
The command is "you have the conn", as can be seen in this original screenplay from Star Trek: The Motion Picture
KIRK: Mr. Decker, I'd like to see you in my quarters.
(toward helm)
You have the conn, Mr. Sulu.
The term "conn" is a naval/nautical expression;
One of the most important principles of ship handling is that there be
no ambiguity as to who is controlling the movements of the ship. One
person gives orders to the ship's engine, rudder, lines, and ground
tackle. This person is said to have the "conn."
— James Alden Barber, 2005, "Introduction", The Naval Shiphandler's Guide, p. 8.
The etymology is lost, but it may have something to do with the conduct of the vessel.
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Yes, it is definitely CONN - as in submarine CONNing tower - bridge CONNing stations. Hunt for Red October "Conn, Sonar, Crazy Ivan!" (Communication from sonar station to the Conn) Battlestar Galactica - The Captain's Hand: Garner:"I have to get down there, you have the conn" Adama: "Yes sir, I have the conn"
– Andrew
1 hour ago
The etymology's not entirely lost. The noun comes from the verb (also "conn"), which the Oxford English Dictionary believes most likely comes from the verb "cond". "Cond" itself comes from "condue" which in turn is from the French "conduire". Lastly, that French word comes from Latin "condūcere", which you could trace back further...
– Laurel
23 mins ago
add a comment |
Yes, it is definitely CONN - as in submarine CONNing tower - bridge CONNing stations. Hunt for Red October "Conn, Sonar, Crazy Ivan!" (Communication from sonar station to the Conn) Battlestar Galactica - The Captain's Hand: Garner:"I have to get down there, you have the conn" Adama: "Yes sir, I have the conn"
– Andrew
1 hour ago
The etymology's not entirely lost. The noun comes from the verb (also "conn"), which the Oxford English Dictionary believes most likely comes from the verb "cond". "Cond" itself comes from "condue" which in turn is from the French "conduire". Lastly, that French word comes from Latin "condūcere", which you could trace back further...
– Laurel
23 mins ago
Yes, it is definitely CONN - as in submarine CONNing tower - bridge CONNing stations. Hunt for Red October "Conn, Sonar, Crazy Ivan!" (Communication from sonar station to the Conn) Battlestar Galactica - The Captain's Hand: Garner:"I have to get down there, you have the conn" Adama: "Yes sir, I have the conn"
– Andrew
1 hour ago
Yes, it is definitely CONN - as in submarine CONNing tower - bridge CONNing stations. Hunt for Red October "Conn, Sonar, Crazy Ivan!" (Communication from sonar station to the Conn) Battlestar Galactica - The Captain's Hand: Garner:"I have to get down there, you have the conn" Adama: "Yes sir, I have the conn"
– Andrew
1 hour ago
The etymology's not entirely lost. The noun comes from the verb (also "conn"), which the Oxford English Dictionary believes most likely comes from the verb "cond". "Cond" itself comes from "condue" which in turn is from the French "conduire". Lastly, that French word comes from Latin "condūcere", which you could trace back further...
– Laurel
23 mins ago
The etymology's not entirely lost. The noun comes from the verb (also "conn"), which the Oxford English Dictionary believes most likely comes from the verb "cond". "Cond" itself comes from "condue" which in turn is from the French "conduire". Lastly, that French word comes from Latin "condūcere", which you could trace back further...
– Laurel
23 mins ago
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I don't have a Star Trek specific reference, but en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conn_(nautical)
– Amy
4 hours ago
THANK YOU! Now, I understand. 👏🏻
– Dr. Ken Saichek
3 hours ago