Scorpion made an impact as one of the best 2-parters in the entire Trek catalogue.....and as the turning point when the Borg were no longer the threat they were in TNG.
I very much like the Janeway-Chakotay dynamic. Sure, there were some hints of romance sprinkled here and there, but, overall, there was an understanding beyond it which solidified their relationship. Intimacy of character above attraction or infatuation; I think that exemplifies Gene Roddenberry's utopia best, where two individuals can develop a pure bond, unfettered by pretense or misconception, and understand each other so well. There was a similar idea behind Kirk and Spock, a closeness of friendship which surpassed service or brotherhood (see The Motion Picture); but Janeway and Chakotay executed it a touch differently, which I appreciate.
I loved this episode. J/C at their best I thought. And of course Chakotay telling Janeway she will never be alone. It was just a sweet moment between them both.
When Voyager arrived in the Borg debris field, it felt like Wolf 359 in reverse. This time, the Borg are the ones getting their asses handed to them. If Picard had been in command, Troi would be sensing a smug satisfaction from him. Payback by proxy. Bet he got a little thrill watching the Borg Queen die in First Contact, too.
Just every moment with Janeway was awesome, regardless with whomever she interacted. She is high on my list of favourite ST characters, and holds her own amongst 'the greats', to quote Chakotay (who clearly agrees). That she goes on to kick the Borg Queen's arse so hard that the Borg are still reeling by ST Picard is just entirely fitting for her- she didn't meet a species she couldn't sway with her uncompromising fortitude and sheer force of will, but when they got in her way, she was forced to bend the Borg until they broke. I almost feel sorry for them.
5.2 light years at warp 2 would take 6 and a half months to reach. Sometimes the writers of this show.. I swear to god.
Realizing you've gone into Borg space is like walking through Florida and realizing you've just walked into an alligator mating ground.
‘We’re entering borg space’. It seemed terrifying until Voyager developed such thick plot armour they became impervious to the whole collective.
Well, anybody who can tear apart a half dozen Borg Cubes without breaking stride definitely gets my attention.
Scorpion made an impact as one of the best 2-parters in the entire Trek catalogue.....and as the turning point when the Borg were no longer the threat they were in TNG.
"In the words of Jean Luc Picard..."
...makes me sit up and pay damned attention.
I very much like the Janeway-Chakotay dynamic. Sure, there were some hints of romance sprinkled here and there, but, overall, there was an understanding beyond it which solidified their relationship. Intimacy of character above attraction or infatuation; I think that exemplifies Gene Roddenberry's utopia best, where two individuals can develop a pure bond, unfettered by pretense or misconception, and understand each other so well. There was a similar idea behind Kirk and Spock, a closeness of friendship which surpassed service or brotherhood (see The Motion Picture); but Janeway and Chakotay executed it a touch differently, which I appreciate.
This was always one of my favorite arcs in Star Trek Voyager.
I loved this episode. J/C at their best I thought. And of course Chakotay telling Janeway she will never be alone. It was just a sweet moment between them both.
Two things, Lieutenant: Species 8472... and 2020.
The first time I saw this I couldn't breathe. My chest tightened and I was at the edge of my seat. 15 Borg vessels!
Janeway: "Three years ago I didn't even know your name. Today I can't imagine a day without you." (Janeway smiles and touches Chakotay)
Imitating the captain is a sign of affection and trusting the skipper.
When Voyager arrived in the Borg debris field, it felt like Wolf 359 in reverse. This time, the Borg are the ones getting their asses handed to them. If Picard had been in command, Troi would be sensing a smug satisfaction from him. Payback by proxy. Bet he got a little thrill watching the Borg Queen die in First Contact, too.
Just every moment with Janeway was awesome, regardless with whomever she interacted. She is high on my list of favourite ST characters, and holds her own amongst 'the greats', to quote Chakotay (who clearly agrees). That she goes on to kick the Borg Queen's arse so hard that the Borg are still reeling by ST Picard is just entirely fitting for her- she didn't meet a species she couldn't sway with her uncompromising fortitude and sheer force of will, but when they got in her way, she was forced to bend the Borg until they broke. I almost feel sorry for them.
My youtube feed really wants me to rewatch Voyager.
This two-parter was like Voyager's "Best of Both Worlds".
"The power signatures of those Borg vessels have terminated. They're dead in the water."
I'm pretty sure imitating the captain and poking fun at them is part of Starfleet protocol.
I love the chmestry between janeway and chakotay