[Data has been assigned to command the USS Sutherland]
Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Hobson: Excuse me, sir. I'd like to request a transfer.
Lt. Commander Data: May I ask why?
Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Hobson: I don't believe I'd be a good first officer for you.
Lt. Commander Data: Your service record to date suggests you would perform that function adequately.
Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Hobson: No, no, no, that's not what I mean. I don't think I'd be a good first officer for *you*.
Lt. Commander Data: Why?
Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Hobson: Frankly, sir, I don't believe in your ability to command this ship. You're a fellow officer and I respect that, but... no one would suggest that a Klingon would be a good ship's counselor or that a Berellian could be an engineer; they're just not suited for those positions. By the same token, I don't... think an android is a good choice to be captain.
Lt. Commander Data: I understand your concerns. Request denied.
