Andromeda season 1 episode 2 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Captain Dylan Hunt's Commonwealth starship Andromeda faces betrayal by Nietzchean allies, leading him to freeze the ship in time near a black hole. Three centuries later, the salvage ship Eureka Maru, led by Captain Beka Valentine, rescues the Andromeda. Hunt, revived alongside the ship's AI, fights to regain control. The Maru's crew, including Nietzchean mercenary Tyr Anasazi, navigates shifting loyalties amidst onboard sabotage and conflict. Hunt's daring plan using Nova bombs saves the Andromeda from a black hole, leading to the formation of a new crew committed to restoring the Commonwealth.
Full Episode S01E02 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who betrayed the Andromeda Ascendant?
The Nietzchean allies betrayed the ship.
What did Captain Dylan Hunt do when the Andromeda was facing destruction?
He ordered his crew to abandon ship and tried to hide it in a black hole.
How long was the Andromeda Ascendant frozen in time?
Three hundred years.
Who is Tyr Anasazi?
A Nietzchean mercenary and a member of the Eureka Maru crew.
What is the Wayist?
A belief system, followed by Rev Bem, a character on the Andromeda.
Who is Rev Bem?
A Wayist and member of the Eureka Maru crew.
What caused a crew member's death on Andromeda?
The conflict and sabotage on the ship.
How did Captain Hunt save the Andromeda from a black hole?
He used Nova bombs to create a white hole.
What happened to Gerentex after the conflict?
He was confronted by Hunt and then left in a life-pod.
What is Captain Hunt's vision for the future?
To restore the Commonwealth.
Did the crew of the Eureka Maru join Captain Hunt?
Yes, they agreed to join him.
What role does the ship's AI, ANDROMEDA, play?
ANDROMEDA assists in battles and ship operations.
Who is Captain Beka Valentine?
The captain of the salvage ship Eureka Maru.
How did the episode "An Affirming Flame" end?
With the formation of a new crew on the Andromeda.
What is the significance of the Nietzchean mercenaries in the plot?
They are initially antagonists but later some, like Tyr Anasazi, join Captain Hunt's crew.