Star Trek: Discovery season 2 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions
What led to Michael Burnham's imprisonment in Season 1 of Star Trek: Discovery?
Michael Burnham was imprisoned for mutiny.
How does the USS Discovery travel uniquely across the galaxy?
The Discovery uses a spore drive for travel.
What parallel universe does the Discovery visit in Season 1?
Discovery visits a universe governed by the Terran Empire.
Under what regulation does Captain Christopher Pike take command of the USS Discovery in Season 2?
Pike takes command under Starfleet Regulation 19, Section "C."
What are the mysterious signals encountered in Season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery?
The signals are seven red bursts spread out across the galaxy.
What happens to the USS Enterprise in Season 2, Episode 1?
The USS Enterprise suffers multiple systems failures and is towed for repairs.
Who leads the rescue mission on the interstellar asteroid?
Captain Christopher Pike leads the rescue mission.
What happens to Captain Pike's landing pod during the mission?
Pike's landing pod becomes damaged, and he is rescued by Burnham.
Who is Commander Jett Reno, and what did she do on the asteroid?
Commander Jett Reno is an engineer who kept injured crew members alive on the asteroid.
How long was the USS Hiawatha stranded on the asteroid?
The USS Hiawatha was stranded for 10 months.
What decision does Captain Pike make regarding the USS Discovery?
Captain Pike decides to stay aboard the Discovery.
Why does Burnham want to visit the USS Enterprise?
Burnham wants to understand her relationship with Spock.
What is revealed in Spock's personal log at the end of the episode?
Spock's log reveals his internal struggles and a connection to the red bursts.
What is the state of the war with the Klingons by the start of Season 2?
The war with the Klingons has ended with an armistice.
What discovery does the team make about the asteroid?
The asteroid has a strange gravity field and might be related to new scientific discoveries.