Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy season 2 episode 17 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In "Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy" S02E17, the Guardians seek Ja Kyee Lrurt (Jackie), a legendary weapons designer, to defeat J'Son of Spartax. Upon reaching her planet, they find it ravaged by war between her creations: Sentries and Ultroids. Jackie, now a prisoner of her own robots, reveals her failed peace attempt and a doomsday device she built. The Guardians' initial plan to reason with the robots fails, leading to a battle. Rocket ingeniously combines robot parts into a mech suit, the "Jackie-hammer," and activates a makeshift E.M.P., ending the robot war. Jackie acknowledges Rocket's potential as her successor, inspiring him to tackle the Centurion helmet challenge as they leave her to repair her war-torn planet.
Full Episode S02E17 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ja Kyee Lrurt?
Ja Kyee Lrurt, also known as Jackie, is a renowned weapons designer and engineer in the Guardians of the Galaxy universe.
Why do the Guardians of the Galaxy seek Ja Kyee's help?
They seek her help to develop a weapon capable of stopping J'Son of Spartax, who possesses powerful Centurion helmets.
What is the state of Ja Kyee's planet when the Guardians arrive?
The planet is a war-torn wasteland, contrary to expectations of a peaceful retirement haven.
What are J.L. Sentries?
J.L. Sentries are security robots designed by Ja Kyee, initially for protection but later turned against her.
Why is Ja Kyee a prisoner on her own planet?
Her robots, the Sentries and Ultroids, turned against each other and captured her, following a failed attempt at creating peace.
What is Ja Kyee's doomsday device?
It's an E.M.P. detonator designed to deactivate all robots on the planet.
How do the Guardians plan to use the doomsday device?
They plan to use it to deactivate the robots and end the robot war on Ja Kyee's planet.
What strategy does Quill attempt with the robots?
Quill tries to demonstrate the futility of war using the Earth game, tic-tac-toe.
How do the Guardians finally stop the robot war?
Rocket improvises by combining robot parts into a mech suit and activates a makeshift E.M.P. to deactivate all robots.
What recognition does Rocket receive from Ja Kyee?
Ja Kyee acknowledges Rocket as her potential successor in engineering and weapons design.
What is the condition of Ja Kyee's planet at the end of the episode?
The planet remains war-torn, with Ja Kyee staying back to fix the damage caused by her creations.
Does Ja Kyee agree to join the Guardians?
No, she chooses to stay on her planet to repair the damage and does not join the Guardians.
Can Ja Kyee's E.M.P. weapon work on Nova Centurion helmets?
No, it cannot, as the technology of the helmets is too ancient and complicated for her to figure out.
What does Rocket plan to do after leaving Ja Kyee's planet?
Inspired by Ja Kyee, Rocket plans to innovate solutions against J'Son's Centurion helmets.
Does Quill's tic-tac-toe strategy work on the robots?
No, the strategy fails, and the robots continue their attack on the Guardians.
