Star Trek: Voyager season 1 episode 11 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
The USS Voyager investigates a protostar's photonic activity, but Ensign Kim disappears after a transporter malfunction. On the holodeck, a program based on "Beowulf" is running, where Kim is presumed dead, having fought the monster Grendel. The Doctor, immune to matter-energy conversion, is sent to investigate. He interacts with holodeck characters, confronting Grendel, an energy surge. The crew realizes the photonic activity involves sentient beings. Releasing a captured photonic life-form as a peace gesture, Kim and others, previously converted to energy, are safely returned. This unusual encounter ends with mutual understanding and peace.
Full Episode S01E11 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the USS Voyager alter its course?
To investigate intense photonic activity in a nearby protostar.
Who were involved in beaming aboard samples for analysis?
Lieutenant Torres and Ensign Kim.
What issue did they encounter during the sample transport?
A breach in the annular confinement beam of the transporter.
Where was Ensign Kim last known to be before his disappearance?
On Holodeck 2.
What program was running on Holodeck 2?
A holonovel based on the epic Earth poem "Beowulf."
Who is Freya in the holodeck program?
A shield-maiden, daughter of King Hrothgar.