Mariner: After all that, you’re keeping the implant?
Rutherford: It robbed me of my memories, and it was used to cover up deadly crimes… but it’s so cool!

Freeman: I’m sorry. I don’t know why I didn’t trust you.
Mariner: Mmmm… maybe because I spent years making sure you didn’t? I think I needed this. I’m ready to get back on the right path.
Freeman: So you want to be a captain someday?
Mariner: Oo, I don’t know about that. I for sure want to be in Starfleet. One step at a time?

Today, we faced impossible odds. But together, we kicked Impossible’s ass!

Captain Ramsey

Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3 Episode 10 Quotes

Rutherford: Woah, these Texas-class ships are amazing!
Tendi: Rutherford, stop being impressed with the thing that’s stealing our jobs!

Starfleet was founded as a way for humanity to advance into the stars! This would undo centuries of progress.

Freeman