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

### Opening Scene: Cajun Food and Trade Negotiations - The episode opens with characters discussing Cajun food and a spice called Hajjlaran used by Preenos warlords. - D'Marr, a trader, offers exotic items like Triaxian silk, but the crew needs engineering supplies like raw duratanium and dilithium ore. - D'Marr suggests a nearby system where they might find these supplies, though he warns it's not exactly inhabited. ### The Haunted Ship - A ship crashed on an inner planet with no life signs, previously discovered by D'Marr, sparks curiosity. - The crew decides to visit the ship, despite the eerie absence of any life signs and D'Marr's hasty departure from it. ### Exploring the Ship - The crew finds the ship deserted with valuable materials like duratanium and dilithium. - They hear strange noises and experience unusual occurrences, leading to suspicions about the ship's true nature. ### Discovering the Survivors - The crew encounters survivors who explain they've been hiding for three years after an attack. - The survivors have created a makeshift home on the ship, reluctant to leave despite the offer of help. ### Uncovering the Truth - Suspicion arises about the survivors' story. Investigations reveal the ship crashed 22 years ago, not three. - The crew discovers that the survivors are actually holograms, created by the sole real survivor, the ship's engineer. ### The Engineer's Story - The engineer confesses that he created the holograms to cope with the loneliness after the crash that killed the real crew. - His daughter, believing the holograms to be real, has grown up among them. ### Resolving the Dilemma - The crew offers to help the engineer and his daughter leave the planet and return to civilization. - The engineer initially resists but eventually accepts the offer, realizing it's best for his daughter. ### Departure and Farewell - As preparations are made for their departure, the crew gifts the survivors a protein resequencer for varied food options. - The episode concludes with the survivors ready to embark on a new journey, leaving their makeshift home behind.

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.

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