[quote=GravityFlux]
*Points at all the years of experience*Alright, we're gonna have to find out, is there even a difference between PILOTING, and CAPTAINING? (I only use caps for emphasis, not shouting.)
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Well, think of it like this.

Commander Shepard was in charge of the Normandy (aka the Captain/Commander) but Joker was the one who was the pilot.