Star Trek: Discovery season 1 episode 14 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Ash Tyler grapples with his dual identity as a Klingon named Voq and a Starfleet officer. After overshooting their return by nine months, the Discovery crew finds the Klingons victorious in the war. Emperor Georgiou from the Terran universe is revealed, complicating matters. A surgical procedure attempts to separate Tyler's human and Klingon selves. The crew faces moral dilemmas, especially Admiral Cornwell and Sarek, over past deceptions. The Klingons advance, capturing Starbase One, moving closer to Earth. Georgiou proposes aggressive tactics against the Klingons. Burnham struggles with her feelings towards Tyler. The Discovery plans a daring mission to the Klingon homeworld, Qo'noS, using mycelial spores for a strategic attack.

Full Episode S01E14 Recap

### Previously on Star Trek: Discovery - **Ash Tyler's Identity Crisis**: Ash Tyler struggles with his identity, suspecting he is not really a Starfleet Lieutenant, but a modified version of Voq, a Klingon. - **Tyler and Voq's Merge**: L'Rell explains the procedure that merged Voq's psyche into Tyler's body, leaving their identities in jeopardy. - **Returning Home with a Twist**: After using the mycelial network to return home, the crew discovers they've overshot by nine months and the Klingons have won the war. - **The Terran Empire and Emperor Georgiou**: In the Terran universe, Emperor Georgiou, resembling Captain Georgiou, is revealed, shocking the crew. - **Tyler's Transformation and Recovery**: A surgical procedure is attempted to separate Tyler from Voq, leading to uncertainty about his true identity. - **Starfleet Deception and Regret**: Admiral Cornwell and Sarek discuss their manipulations and the consequences, including the rescue of Georgiou from the Terran universe. - **The Klingon Threat Intensifies**: The Klingons advance, taking over Starbase One and moving closer to Earth, escalating the war. - **Georgiou's Role and Strategy**: Georgiou, now aboard the Discovery, proposes aggressive tactics against the Klingons, based on her experience in the Terran universe. - **Personal Struggles**: Michael Burnham grapples with her feelings for Tyler and the implications of his dual identity. - **A Bold Plan for Qo'noS**: The Discovery crew devises a plan to jump to the Klingon homeworld, Qo'noS, using mycelial spores to chart its surface for a strategic attack.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ash Tyler's crisis about?

Ash Tyler suspects he is not a Starfleet Lieutenant but a modified Klingon named Voq.

How were Voq and Tyler's identities merged?

Voq's psyche was grafted into Tyler's body, creating a merged identity.

What significant event occurs upon Discovery's return home?

Discovery returns nine months later to find the Klingons have won the war.

Who is Emperor Georgiou?

Emperor Georgiou is a counterpart of Captain Georgiou from the Terran universe.

What surgical procedure is performed on Tyler?

A procedure to separate Tyler's human identity from Voq's Klingon identity.

What deception is discussed by Admiral Cornwell and Sarek?

They discuss their manipulation, including the rescue of Georgiou from the Terran universe.

How have the Klingons advanced in the war?

The Klingons have taken over Starbase One and are threatening Earth.

What strategy does Georgiou propose against the Klingons?

Georgiou suggests aggressive tactics based on her experience in the Terran universe.

How does Burnham feel about Tyler's identity crisis?

Burnham struggles with her feelings for Tyler, conflicted over his dual identity.

What is Discovery's plan for Qo'noS?

The plan is to jump to Qo'noS using mycelial spores to map the planet for a strategic attack.

Star Trek: Discovery season 1 episode 14

The War Without, the War Within