Star Trek: Voyager season 5 episode 18 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In this episode of "Star Trek: Voyager," the crew celebrates Tom Paris and B'Elanna Torres' wedding, marked by humor and tradition. However, the celebration turns grim as they discover they are not the original crew, but biomimetic copies from a Demon-Class planet. These duplicates face rapid cellular degradation due to the enhanced warp drive. Initially, Captain Janeway is determined to continue their journey to Earth, but as the situation worsens and crew members, including Janeway, perish, the decision is made to return to their origin planet. The episode ends tragically as the duplicate Voyager disintegrates before reaching safety, leaving the real Voyager crew to find only debris.
Full Episode S05E18 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the rice at the beginning of the episode?
The rice is a symbol of good fortune, used in the context of Tom and B'Elanna's wedding.
What is the nature of the ceremony that Captain Janeway officiates?
Captain Janeway officiates a traditional wedding ceremony for Tom Paris and B'Elanna Torres.
What is the enhanced warp drive's impact on Voyager's journey home?
The enhanced warp drive significantly speeds up Voyager's journey, potentially reducing the time to reach Earth.
Why do Tom and B'Elanna choose the 1920s Chicago setting for their honeymoon?
Tom chooses this setting for its historic and romantic atmosphere, including speakeasies and flappers.
What problem does the crew of Voyager begin to experience after the wedding?
The crew starts suffering from cellular degradation, potentially caused by the enhanced warp drive.
Who are the duplicate crew of Voyager?
The duplicate crew are biomimetic copies created by a substance on a Demon-Class planet.
What decision does Captain Janeway initially make regarding their journey?
Captain Janeway initially decides to continue the journey to Earth, despite knowing they are duplicates.
What is the Demon-Class planet?
The Demon-Class planet is where the biomimetic compound that created the duplicate Voyager crew is located.
How does Captain Janeway's stance on their mission change?
Captain Janeway eventually decides to return to the Demon-Class planet due to the crew's degradation.
What happens to the duplicate Voyager in the end?
The duplicate Voyager disintegrates, and the real Voyager finds only debris, with no survivors.
What was the cause of the duplicate Voyager's destruction?
The destruction was caused by the continued molecular degradation of the ship and crew.
What were Captain Janeway's final orders before her death?
Her final orders were to set a course for the Demon planet, intending to save the crew.
What is Harry Kim's role in the final moments of the duplicate Voyager?
Harry Kim takes command after Captain Janeway's death and tries to reach a nearby ship for help.
Does the real Voyager crew ever learn about the duplicate Voyager's fate?
The real Voyager crew finds the debris but does not learn the full story behind the duplicate Voyager's fate.
What is the last action of the duplicate Voyager crew?
Their last action is to attempt to hail a nearby ship for rescue, but they fail as the ship disintegrates.