Star Trek: Voyager season 1 episode 3 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
While passing a red dwarf system, Voyager detects a shock wave from a devastated M-Class planet. An away team investigates and finds evidence of a civilization destroyed by a polaric ion device explosion. Paris and Janeway experience temporal anomalies and are transported back in time due to a subspace fracture. They discover inhabitants planning to sabotage a polaric ion power plant. Voyager attempts a rescue, but their actions nearly trigger the explosion. Janeway's quick response prevents the disaster, sealing the fracture. The crew returns to the present, leaving the now-peaceful planet behind.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What course and speed is Voyager holding at the beginning of the episode?
Course 351, mark 10, at warp 7.
Does the red dwarf system Voyager passes have M-Class planets?
It is uncertain if there are any M-Class planets in the system.
Who does Tom Paris try to convince to pursue the Delaney sisters?
Tom Paris tries to convince Harry Kim.
What is the initial reaction of Voyager to the shock wave?
Voyager encounters a hull breach on deck 3 but maintains all systems operational.
What do they discover about the devastated planet?
It was destroyed by a polaric ion device, similar to an incident on Chaltok IV.
What is the Polaric Test Ban Treaty of 2268?
A treaty following the Chaltok IV incident, banning polaric ion devices.
How do Janeway and Paris end up in the past?
They are transported back in time due to a subspace fracture.
What is the main ethical dilemma faced by Janeway and Paris in the past?
They struggle with the Prime Directive and whether to warn the inhabitants about their impending doom.
How does Voyager attempt to rescue Janeway and Paris?
By using subspace beacons and scanning for fractures to locate them.
What causes the temporal anomalies experienced by the crew?
Subspace fractures are
