Going Down with the Ship/Quotes

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Zapp: (After steering the ship towards a black hole) Don't blame yourself, Kif. We were doomed from the start. Nothing remains now but for the captain to go down with the ship.
Kif: Why, that's surprisingly noble of you, sir!
Zapp: No, it's noble of you, Kif! As of now, you're in command. (Rips insignia off his arm and sticks it on Kif) Congratulations, Captain.
Exits room and is soon seen outside fleeing in an escape pod.

"This isn't the ancient sea, Mal, you don't have to go down with the ship!"

Inara Serra, Firefly, "Out of Gas"