Pike nodded, "I felt the same way, after Rigel VII. A number of my crew died because of a decision I made. I used the information I had at the time, I made the best decision I could. The offer of Admiral came after my next mission. Talos IV. I didn't take it. I assume they made me Fleet Captain to keep me on the planet and quiet."

Pike thought about it for another minute before continuing, "I think the Fleet could still use someone like you in a Captain's Chair. Doubting our decisions is one of the things that will lead us to make the best ones possible. If you don't, there's no way to learn from them."