EDIT-
I don't see an edit button, so I've gotta make a new post..
Anyways.
When playing some more, I noticed that he can not use lab stations or anything like that, as well as can't talk. What?!?
I've noticed, though, that he -can- talk when you play as him and then talk to started character. Course, aht doesn't help at all when on the Ebon Hawk..