Star Trek: Discovery season 1 episode 4 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Haunted by her past, Michael Burnham joins the USS Discovery, facing distrust and hostility due to her mutiny conviction. The ship, equipped with a unique spore drive for instantaneous travel, faces a pressing mission to save Corvan 2 from Klingon attack. Burnham and Stamets collaborate, uncovering a symbiotic connection between a dangerous creature, Ripper, and the spore drive, enabling a successful rescue operation at Corvan 2. Burnham's role in the mission begins to shift perceptions, and she receives a meaningful heirloom from her late mentor, Captain Georgiou.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Michael Burnham sentenced to life imprisonment?
Burnham was sentenced for mutiny, stripped of her rank and facing life imprisonment.
What is the USS Discovery's unique feature?
Discovery has a displacement-activated spore hub drive for organic propulsion.
Who invited Michael Burnham to join the USS Discovery?
Captain Lorca extended the invitation to Burnham to join the Discovery.
What creature is kept on board the Discovery?
A dangerous creature, later named Ripper, known for killing Klingons, is kept for study.
What is the purpose of Discovery's spore hub drive?
The spore hub drive allows for instantaneous travel anywhere in the known universe.
How does the crew of Discovery view Burnham initially?
Burnham is met with skepticism and hostility due to her past as a mutineer.
What is the mission of the USS Discovery regarding Corvan 2?
The mission is to save Corvan 2, a vital dilithium producer, from a Klingon attack.
What is the relationship between Ripper and the spore drive?
Ripper appears to have a symbiotic connection with the spore drive, aiding in navigation.
How does the Discovery crew use the spore drive in the mission?
They use the spore drive, guided by Ripper, to jump to Corvan 2 and engage Klingon ships.
What is the significance of Captain Georgiou's last will to Burnham?
Georgiou leaves Burnham a family heirloom, showing trust and pride in Burnham's abilities.
What role does Burnham play in the Corvan 2 mission?
Burnham plays a key role in discovering Ripper's connection to the spore drive, aiding the mission.
How do Stamets and Burnham work to overcome the spore drive's challenges?
They collaborate to understand and utilize Ripper's navigational capabilities with the spore drive.
How is Burnham received on the bridge of the Discovery?
Burnham's arrival on the Discovery's bridge is met with discomfort and distrust by the crew.
What is the outcome of the battle at Corvan 2?
The Discovery successfully protects Corvan 2 from Klingon ships using tactical prowess and the spore drive.
What personal change does Burnham undergo on the Discovery?
Burnham transitions from a convicted mutineer to a valuable crew member, gaining some respect.