Year of Hell, Part I story

voy4x08 · 1997-11-05

Voyager creates a new Astrometrics lab, which maps a new course that brings them into contact with a Krenim temporal ship that can erase things from history. Directed by: Allan Kroeker. Story by: Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky.

17 total · 2 choice · 5 major · 10 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
people meddling in history choice Annorax created a machine that he used to alter history.
stress from being in danger choice Voyager endured a running battle with many Krenim ships over a period of two months, suffering heavy damage and casualties.
desperation major Janeway among others aboard Voyager
facing an overpowering adversary major Voyager faced Annorax and his history altering machine
hubris major Annorax acquired the God-like power of manipulating timelines and thought he could use this to defeat his Empire’s enemies. Instead he ended up destroying his own people and embarked on a life-long quest to make amends.
obsession major Annorax at prospect of complete restoration of Krenim hegemony
the calculus of human life major The Doctor wrestled with after closing the hatch and allowing two people to die
blindness minor Tuvok was blinded from a chroniton torpedo blast.
coping with a loved one being gravely ill minor Tom was distressed when his girlfriend B'Elanna was critically injured.
coping with an obnoxious chatterbox minor The Doctor's speech