Chronology
“Star Trek: Lower Decks” centers on a support crew serving on one of Starfleet’s least important ships, the USS Cerritos, in the year 2380. Ensigns Mariner, Beumler, Rutherford and Tandy must continue to fulfill their duties and lead public lives, often while the ship is rocked by a series of sci-fi anomalies. The ship’s bridge crew includes Captain Carol Freeman, Commander Jack Ransom, Lieutenant Shax and Dr. T’An. This is the second animated spin-off in the franchise following “Star Trek: The Animated Series.” 1973-74, but it has a decidedly more mature tone and humor.