You have to remember when we first see this incarnation of Uhura she’s a cadet. Remember back to high school or college and those first few years in the working world? It was intimidating and you didn’t know what was really going on all the time. Now apply that to someone who is on the flagship of the federation. She’s bound to be a little nervous. And this latest season she met Mariner who set her on the path to the Nyota we all know and love. I can’t wait to see how she Celia evolves the character and makes it her own.