Captain's table

Captains Table
in spacer bars and Inns around space ports. Both civilian and military and in almost all areas of space including Union space and Freespace there is a table reserved for Ship Masters and Captains. It is an old tradition, older than the Union and some believe as old as transgalactic travel itlself. It is a place wheren Captains can be among themselves, share stories and tales. Swap parts or make deals. Usually the oldest Captain (by time flying not by age) is the Table Master and can invite or reject someone. It is tradition that the Captains table is neutral ground and friend and foe alike may sit at it. Verbal bantering is allowed but considered a sign of weakness. On rare occations a non Captain might be invited, but it is not suggested that a non spacer sits at that table.

Captain's Table
In civilian ships, cruise ships it is the table where the Captain has dinner. Passengers and crew members are often invited.

Captain's Table aboard Union Ships
It is the table in the Officer's mess where the Captain eats his meals and usually reserved for senior officers. It should be noted that there is no regulation. Some Captains like to keepm their distance and eat privatley. Famous Captains like Captain Zezzh or Captain Olafson completly eliminated the seperation of Crew and Officers and everyone is welcome to sit anywhere where there is room. The Olafson Doctrine is often copied mostly by younger captains of a newer generation and bemoaned by older officers who see it a decay of tradition. The Olafson doctrine is that ranks have no place on the dinner (unless formal dinner) table.

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