Star Trek: The Next Generation1987

[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.