Distant Origin story
A reptilian scientist trying to prove his heretical theories kidnaps Chakotay and draws the entire crew in conflict between his race's doctrine and the startling truth about its origin. Directed by: David Livingston. Story by: Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky.
26 total · 5 choice · 11 major · 10 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| antiscience in society | choice | The reptilian Galileo Forra Gegen was persecuted for his heretical scientific theories. |
| contraposed political ideologies | choice | The establishment opposed emerging scientific ideas on the origin of reptilians. |
| faith vs. science | choice | The reptilian Galileo Forra Gegen was persecuted by religious authorities for his heretical scientific theories. |
| historical figure | choice | Forra Gegen was the reptilian version of Galileo Galilei, we understand. [Galileo Galilei] |
| intelligent dinosaurs | choice | We saw an intelligent offshoot of the dinosaurs. |
| alien point of view | major | they saw us as disgusting mammals |
| apostacy | major | Forra Gegen was prosecuted for heresy. |
| conservative vs. liberal | major | the establishment vs. the scientist |
| creationism | major | reptilian establishment advocated a creationist interpretation of the origin of reptilians |
| heresy | major | Forra Gegen was prosecuted for heresy. |