Star Trek: Voyager season 6 episode 9 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Seven of Nine modifies her alcove for efficient data assimilation, sparking a complex narrative involving photonic fleas, a space catapult created by an alien named Tash, and her own spiraling paranoia. Her data overload leads to conspiracy theories about Voyager's crew, particularly Captain Janeway and Tuvok, whom she suspects of plotting a Federation presence in the Delta Quadrant. Tash's catapult, capable of incredible space jumps, tests successfully, but Seven's mental state deteriorates, culminating in her seizing the Delta Flyer to thwart her perceived conspiracies.

Full Episode S06E09 Recap

### Scene: Naomi Wildman and Seven of Nine Discuss Modifications - **Naomi Wildman** approaches **Seven of Nine**, who is working on modifying her alcove. - **Seven** explains she's turning it into a cortical processing subunit to assimilate data more efficiently. - **Naomi** shows interest but learns her physiology isn't compatible with the technology. ### Scene: The Doctor Discusses Crew Rumors with Janeway - **The Doctor** and **Captain Janeway** chat about rumors circulating among the crew, including a bizarre story about crew pregnancies. - **Janeway** is informed of a nearby class-K nebula, deciding to explore it. ### Scene: Seven of Nine Reports Graviton Fluctuations - **Seven** reports graviton fluctuations to **Lieutenant Torres**. - **Captain Janeway** decides to alter course to investigate these fluctuations. ### Scene: Seven Discusses Photonic Fleas with Janeway - **Seven** shares her theory about photonic fleas disrupting Voyager's sensor grid, tracing their origin to a spice jar from a Talaxian colony. ### Scene: Discovery of a Gravitational Phenomenon - Voyager encounters a gravitational phenomenon, receiving a hail from an unknown source. ### Scene: Tash and Voyager Crew Discuss the Catapult - **Tash**, the alien who hailed Voyager, discusses his space catapult, designed to transport vessels vast distances instantly. - **Tash** reveals his motives for building the catapult - to return home. - **Janeway** offers Voyager's assistance in repairing the catapult. ### Scene: Seven's Discovery About the Catapult's Origin - **Seven** suspects the catapult's technology is linked to the Caretaker's Array that brought Voyager to the Delta Quadrant. - She presents her theory to **Chakotay**, suggesting a conspiracy involving **Janeway** and **Tuvok**. ### Scene: Seven's Investigation into the Caretaker's Array - **Seven** analyzes data related to the Caretaker's Array, finding evidence of a possible tractor beam during its destruction. ### Scene: Seven Confronts Chakotay About Her Conspiracy Theory - **Seven** confronts **Chakotay** about her theory, suggesting a Federation plot to establish a presence in the Delta Quadrant. - **Chakotay** is skeptical, but Seven's evidence raises doubts. ### Scene: Tash Successfully Tests the Catapult - **Tash** uses the catapult, successfully traveling 5,000 light-years. - **Janeway** prepares Voyager to use the catapult, but **Chakotay** and **Seven** harbor doubts about each other's motives. ### Scene: Chakotay and Janeway Confront Their Doubts - **Chakotay** and **Janeway** separately confront Seven, each suspecting the other of conspiracies. - They eventually realize that Seven's mental state has been compromised by data overload. ### Scene: Seven Takes Control of the Delta Flyer - **Seven**, in a state of paranoia, takes control of

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seven of Nine modifying in the episode?

Seven of Nine is modifying her alcove to function as a cortical processing subunit.

Why does Seven of Nine need the cortical processing subunit?

The cortical processing subunit allows Seven to assimilate several months' worth of data from Voyager in a matter of hours.

What causes the sensor grid issues on Voyager?

A mating pair of photonic fleas, and possibly their offspring, are disrupting the sensor grid.

How did the photonic fleas get onto Voyager?

The fleas entered the ship through a jar of amber spice acquired from a Talaxian colony.

What is the space catapult and who created it?

The space catapult is a device created by an alien named Tash, designed to transport vessels across vast distances instantly.

What is Seven of Nine's theory about the catapult's origin?

Seven suspects the catapult's technology is linked to the Caretaker's Array that brought Voyager to the Delta Quadrant.

What does Seven of Nine believe about Captain Janeway and Tuvok's involvement?

Seven believes they are part of a conspiracy involving the Federation's intention to establish a presence in the Delta Quadrant.

How does Tash's catapult test go?

Tash successfully uses the catapult, traveling 5,000 light-years.

What causes Seven of Nine's paranoia and conspiracy theories?

Seven's mental state is compromised due to data overload from her modified alcove.

What action does Seven of Nine take in her paranoid state?

Seven takes control of the Delta Flyer, intending to destroy the catapult and herself to prevent perceived conspiracies.

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