Episode 160: The Void

The bridge crew are having a slap up meal made by Seven to her exacting standards. It seems that it’s the only way for her to get a meal prepared right. Good idea, now when is she going to apply that to the captaincy? I say “the bridge crew”, Harry is still on the bridge steering the ship.... straight into a starless void. Wait, didn’t we just do this? Remember, there were no stars and everyone was depressed. Kind of like reality shows I guess. Anyway, back to now and Voyager is attacked by other ships who manage to steal some food and fuel. Shortly afterwards they’re contacted by General Valen (no relation) who offers a trade for some of Voyager’s photon torpedoes since there is nothing but void in this expanse. Janeway refuses despite the fact they seemingly have an inexhaustible supply. Valen leaves in a huff and Voyager makes one attempt to escape but since it’s not the episode end they fail. While the Doctor finds a stowaway who can’t speak, Janeway finds solace in the Federation Charter, well she would wouldn’t she? I’m surprised she doesn’t have the audiobook read by Zephrem Cochrane. Janeway decides to offer an alliance to people who want to get out as long as they abide by the same principles and don’t steal. After some hesitation some do unbelievably. Yes, today’s episode is sponsored by Sesame Street and co-operation. The Doctor has found a way to communicate with the stowaway through music and more of the stowaway’s species join. One of Janeway’s Alliance though is naughty and equipment he got to help in the escape bid was stolen. Cult leader Janeway doesn’t stand for this and banishes him to the wilderness... or void. He doesn’t take kindly to this and plots with Valen to attack them. They don’t succeed as the stowaways sabotage their ships leaving Voyager and the Alliance ships to take their opportunity to leave.