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Andromeda - S03E12 - The Dark Backward
 

Andromeda season 3 episode 12

The Dark Backward

 
"Okay, that did not work," Trance says. "Let's try again." Trance tries to figure out how to help the crew survive a deadly intruder.
 
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Andromeda / S03E12 : The Dark Backward
Season 3, Episode 12 | Aired on February 3, 2003 | TV-PG | 45 min. | SYFY
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EPISODES
Season 3
Season 3
Season 3
Season 5
Season 4
Season 3
Season 2
Season 1
Specials
 
 
  • Andromeda - Episode 1 - If the Wheel is Fixed (2)
    Episode 1
    If the Wheel is Fixed (2)
  • Andromeda - Episode 2 - The Shards of Rimni
    Episode 2
    The Shards of Rimni
  • Andromeda - Episode 3 - Mad to Be Saved
    Episode 3
    Mad to Be Saved
  • Andromeda - Episode 4 - Cui Bono
    Episode 4
    Cui Bono
  • Andromeda - Episode 5 - The Lone and Level Sands
    Episode 5
    The Lone and Level Sands
  • Andromeda - Episode 6 - Slipfighter the Dogs of War
    Episode 6
    Slipfighter the Dogs of War
  • Andromeda - Episode 7 - The Leper's Kiss
    Episode 7
    The Leper's Kiss
  • Andromeda - Episode 8 - For Whom the Bell Tolls
    Episode 8
    For Whom the Bell Tolls
  • Andromeda - Episode 9 - And Your Heart Will Fly Away
    Episode 9
    And Your Heart Will Fly Away
  • Andromeda - Episode 10 - The Unconquerable Man
    Episode 10
    The Unconquerable Man
  • Andromeda - Episode 11 - Delenda Est
    Episode 11
    Delenda Est
  • Andromeda - Episode 12 - The Dark Backward
    Episode 12
    The Dark Backward
  • Andromeda - Episode 13 - The Risk-All Point
    Episode 13
    The Risk-All Point
  • Andromeda - Episode 14 - The Right Horse
    Episode 14
    The Right Horse
  • Andromeda - Episode 15 - What Happens to a Rev Deferred?
    Episode 15
    What Happens to a Rev Deferred?
  • Andromeda - Episode 16 - Point of the Spear
    Episode 16
    Point of the Spear
  • Andromeda - Episode 17 - Vault of the Heavens
    Episode 17
    Vault of the Heavens
  • Andromeda - Episode 18 - Deep Midnight's Voice
    Episode 18
    Deep Midnight's Voice
  • Andromeda - Episode 19 - The Illusion of Majesty
    Episode 19
    The Illusion of Majesty
  • Andromeda - Episode 20 - Twilight of the Idols
    Episode 20
    Twilight of the Idols
  • Andromeda - Episode 21 - Day of Judgement, Day of Wrath
    Episode 21
    Day of Judgement, Day of Wrath
  • Andromeda - Episode 22 - Shadows Cast by a Final Salute (1)
    Episode 22
    Shadows Cast by a Final Salute (1)

Andromeda season 3 episode 12 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

The Andromeda Ascendant faces a dire situation with an intruder alert and a hostile object approaching. Despite their efforts, including a missile attack, a large, silent intruder boards the ship, proving resistant to communication and attacks. The crew is baffled by its ability to vanish and withstand attacks. Harper is critically injured by the intruder, leading to his death. The crew discovers the intruder is moving backward in time. Trance Gemini reveals its capabilities, and Captain Dylan Hunt formulates a risky plan using the slipstream drive. The plan involves ejecting the exotic matter pulser, which successfully neutralizes the intruder. The crew reflects on the nature of reality and Trance's experiences with multiple futures.

Full Episode S03E12 Recap

### Intruder Alert and Mysterious Object - **Intruder Alert:** The Andromeda Ascendant faces a security breach with officers down and an intruder alert. - **Mysterious Object Detected:** Captain Dylan Hunt is informed of an unidentified object, exhibiting hostile behavior and on an intercept course with the ship. ### First Confrontation with the Intruder - **Missile Attack Fails:** Defensive measures, including missiles, fail to stop the mysterious object. - **Intruder Onboard:** A large, silent intruder appears on the ship, resisting attempts to communicate or stop it. ### Analyzing the Threat - **Intruder's Mystifying Nature:** The intruder's ability to vanish and withstand attacks baffles the crew. - **Harper Attacked:** The intruder critically injures crew member Harper. ### The Intruder's Time-Reverse Nature - **Beka's Encounter and Harper's Condition Worsens:** Beka Valentine faces the intruder; Harper's condition deteriorates. - **Time-Reverse Discovery:** The crew discovers that the intruder, wearing ancient armor, is moving backward in time. ### Confrontation and Tragedy - **Security Fails to Stop Intruder:** Security measures are ineffective against the intruder. - **Harper's Death:** Harper dies despite attempts to save him. ### Dealing with Loss and Strategy - **The Crew's Grief:** The crew mourns Harper's death. - **Trance's Insight:** Trance Gemini provides crucial information about the intruder's capabilities. ### Final Standoff and Solution - **Slipstream Plan:** Dylan formulates a risky plan involving the slipstream drive. - **Ejecting the Exotic Matter Pulser:** Dylan's decision to eject the pulser successfully neutralizes the intruder. ### Aftermath and Reflection - **Intruder Gone:** The intruder leaves, its threat neutralized. - **Trance's Burden:** Trance discusses the burden of experiencing multiple futures. - **Questioning Reality:** The crew ponders the nature of reality and Trance's experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Andromeda Ascendant facing at the beginning of the episode?

The Andromeda Ascendant faces a security breach with an intruder alert and officers down.

What does the crew detect approaching their ship?

The crew detects an unidentified, hostile object on an intercept course with the Andromeda Ascendant.

How does the crew initially respond to the mysterious object?

The crew attempts to stop the object with defensive missiles, but the attack fails.

What happens when the intruder boards the Andromeda Ascendant?

A large, silent intruder appears on the ship, which resists communication and defensive efforts.

What is peculiar about the intruder's nature?

The intruder has the baffling ability to vanish and withstand attacks, puzzling the crew.

Who gets critically injured by the intruder?

Crew member Harper is critically injured by the intruder.

What discovery does the crew make about the intruder?

The crew discovers that the intruder is moving backward in time, wearing ancient armor.

What happens to Harper during the episode?

Harper dies despite the crew's attempts to save him.

How does the crew react to Harper's death?

The crew mourns Harper's death, struggling with their loss.

What critical information does Trance Gemini provide?

Trance Gemini reveals the intruder's capabilities, including its ability to move through time and space.

What risky plan does Captain Dylan Hunt formulate?

Captain Dylan Hunt devises a plan involving the slipstream drive to neutralize the intruder.

What action successfully neutralizes the intruder?

Ejecting the exotic matter pulser from the Andromeda Ascendant successfully neutralizes the intruder.

Does the intruder leave the ship?

Yes, the intruder leaves the ship after the threat is neutralized.

How does Trance Gemini describe her burden?

Trance Gemini discusses the burden of experiencing multiple futures and the difficulty of distinguishing them from reality.

What philosophical question does the crew ponder at the end?

The crew ponders the nature of reality and whether their experiences, including Trance's visions of multiple futures, are real.

 
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