Star Trek: Enterprise episode 20 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a twist-filled episode, the crew encounters a trader, D'Marr, who directs them to a supposedly haunted ship for engineering supplies. Upon exploring, they find the ship deserted but stumble upon survivors claiming to have been hiding after an attack. Skepticism arises when scans show the ship crashed 22 years ago, not three. The shocking revelation comes that the survivors, except for one girl, Liana, are holograms created by her father, the ship's lone real survivor. He made them to cope with the solitude following a tragic crash that killed the original crew. The episode culminates with the crew helping the engineer and his daughter prepare to rejoin civilization, leaving their holographic family behind.
Full Episode S00E20 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What spice is discussed at the beginning of the episode?
Hajjlaran, used by Preenos warlords.
Who is D'Marr?
D'Marr is a trader interacting with the crew.
What does the crew initially seek from D'Marr?
The crew needs engineering supplies like raw duratanium and dilithium ore.
Where does D'Marr suggest the crew can find these supplies?
In a nearby system with a crashed ship on one of the inner planets.
What is the condition of the ship found by the crew?
The ship is deserted, with valuable materials but no life signs.
How do the crew react to the strange occurrences on the ship?
They are suspicious and unnerved by the eerie absence of life signs and unusual noises.
Who are the survivors found on the ship?
They are holograms created by the ship's engineer, except for his daughter.
How long have the survivors been on the ship?
The engineer and his daughter have been on the ship for 22 years.
What is the truth about the ship's crew?
The real crew died in a crash 22 years ago; the survivors are mostly holograms.
What led to the creation of the holograms?
The engineer created them to cope with loneliness and the loss of the real crew.
Why does the engineer resist leaving the planet?
He is comfortable and has lived there for 22 years, finding it hard to accept change.