Star Trek: Voyager season 4 episode 12 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Neelix, working on a report, is asked by Commander Chakotay to help collect protomatter from a nebula. During the mission, a transporter malfunction results in Neelix's death. Seven of Nine revives him using Borg nanoprobes, but Neelix struggles with an existential crisis, feeling disconnected and questioning the afterlife. He attempts to end his life, but Captain Janeway and Chakotay intervene, reminding him of his value to the crew. Reassured by Ensign Wildman about Naomi's need for him, Neelix chooses to continue living, reaffirming his role in the Voyager family.

Full Episode S04E12 Recap

### Neelix and Commander Chakotay Discuss a Mission - Neelix is working on a report and has a conversation with Commander Chakotay about a mission to collect protomatter from a class-1 nebula. - Chakotay enlists Neelix's expertise due to his past experience with protomatter. ### Neelix and Seven of Nine Discuss Protomatter and Prixin - Neelix discusses the importance of protomatter with Seven of Nine. - Neelix invites Seven to the Talaxian celebration of Prixin. ### Neelix Comforts Naomi - Neelix calms Naomi Wildman, who is having trouble sleeping, by telling her about the Great Forest, a Talaxian afterlife belief. ### Shuttle Mission and Neelix's Death - During the mission to collect protomatter, an accident occurs due to a transporter malfunction, resulting in Neelix's death. ### Seven of Nine Revives Neelix - Seven of Nine proposes using Borg nanoprobes to revive Neelix. - Despite concerns, Captain Janeway approves the procedure, and Neelix is successfully revived. ### Neelix Struggles with His Resurrection - Neelix experiences an existential crisis, struggling with the fact that he didn't experience the afterlife during his death. - He becomes emotionally distressed, feeling disconnected from his former self. ### Prixin Celebration and Neelix's Turmoil - The crew celebrates Prixin, but Neelix feels out of place and haunted by his recent experiences. ### Neelix's Vision Quest with Chakotay - Seeking answers, Neelix undergoes a vision quest with Chakotay's help but is confronted with disturbing visions suggesting his life is meaningless. ### Neelix's Crisis Escalates - Neelix attempts to transport himself into the nebula, driven by despair and a belief that his resurrection was a mistake. - Chakotay and Captain Janeway intervene, trying to convince Neelix of his value and the importance of his life on Voyager. ### Resolution and Neelix's Return to Duty - After a conversation with Ensign Wildman about Naomi, Neelix decides to continue living and returns to his duties, reaffirming his role in the Voyager family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who enlisted Neelix's help for a mission to collect protomatter?

Commander Chakotay.

What is the Talaxian celebration that Neelix mentions to Seven of Nine?

Prixin.

What does Neelix use to comfort Naomi Wildman?

A story about the Great Forest.

How does Neelix die?

Due to a transporter malfunction during a mission.

Who proposes using Borg nanoprobes to revive Neelix?

Seven of Nine.

What is Captain Janeway's decision regarding the revival of Neelix?

She approves the use of Borg nanoprobes to revive him.

How does Neelix feel after being revived?

He experiences an existential crisis and feels disconnected.

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