Star Trek: Voyager season 7 episode 22 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Chakotay and Seven of Nine crash on a planet due to an undetected energy barrier. Stranded, they contemplate sending a distress signal using shuttle debris. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Tom Paris faces a piloting violation on Ledos, leading to mandatory flight safety lessons. On the planet, Chakotay gets injured and is aided by the indigenous people, challenging their initial plan to avoid interaction. Voyager attempts to locate them, facing challenges with the mysterious barrier. Paris, under the pretext of his lessons, helps in the rescue effort. The episode explores the moral dilemmas of interaction with less advanced civilizations and the crew's efforts to overcome unexpected challenges.
Full Episode S07E22 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the shuttle to crash?
The shuttle crashed due to an undetected energy barrier affecting its systems.
How did the crew plan to send a distress signal?
They intended to construct a beacon using shuttle debris.
What violation did Lieutenant Tom Paris commit?
He committed a piloting violation on Ledos.
What was Tom Paris' penalty for the violation?
He was assigned a three-day course in flight safety and a test.
Were Chakotay and Seven of Nine initially inclined to interact with the indigenous people?
No, they initially planned to avoid interaction.
How did Chakotay get injured?
He got injured on the planet but the exact cause is not detailed.
How did Voyager try to locate their missing crew?
Voyager used Borg sensors to detect the shuttle's hull signature.
Did Tom Paris manage to skip his piloting lessons?
No, he had to complete the entire course despite his efforts to skip it.
Did the crew of Voyager manage to deactivate the energy barrier?
They attempted to, but the barrier was deactivated from the inside.
Who treated Chakotay’s wound?
The indigenous people treated his wound.
How did Seven of Nine plan to neutralize the barrier?
She planned to generate a dampening field using a deflector.
Was there a risk to Voyager in trying to penetrate the barrier?
Yes, there was a risk of the same feedback that destroyed the shuttle.
What was the Ledosians' reaction to Voyager's attempt to restore the barrier?
They attacked Voyager to prevent the restoration of the barrier.
What did Tom Paris do during the attack?
He piloted a vessel to retrieve the deflector and close the barrier.
Were Chakotay and Seven of Nine concerned about the impact on the indigenous people?
Yes, they were concerned about the potential loss of the indigenous people's unique way of life.