Poisonous, carnivorous, strength of ten men? Ha, sound like my ex.

Ransom

Mariner: Let's hit the phaser range. I need moving targets.
Boimler: This isn't work. We're playing Diplomats!
Rutherford: And we're at a crucial point in the negotiations. We're both about to lose!
Mariner: Why is that good?
Boimler: If both sides are equally unsatisfied with the negotiation, you can close the deal.

We spend all of our time with Mariner. Pretty sure we'd know if she was the perfect weapon. Most of the time, she's napping.

Boimler

Boimler: So I was reading up on the Mugato. Did you know they have alternative pronunciations? Mugatu, Mugutu, and Gumato? Isn't that neat and inconsistent?
Rutherford: Hm.
Boimler: Dude, I'm talking alien pronunciations here. That's, like, your favorite thing. What's up?

You all got the briefing. No weapons. These Mugutus are endangered, and their genitals are sensitive to phaser fire.

Shaxs

T'Ana: When I picked you for this job, I was counting on you to give up.
Tendi: Well, maybe the old Tendi was a pushover, but a lot's changed since slightly earlier today.

Shaxs: Mariner, what's happening?
Mariner: Those two beautiful nerdy men are negotiating us to safety using the power of Math!

Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 2 Episode 4 Quotes

Mariner: Let's hit the phaser range. I need moving targets.
Boimler: This isn't work. We're playing Diplomats!
Rutherford: And we're at a crucial point in the negotiations. We're both about to lose!
Mariner: Why is that good?
Boimler: If both sides are equally unsatisfied with the negotiation, you can close the deal.

Poisonous, carnivorous, strength of ten men? Ha, sound like my ex.

Ransom