[Voyager] "Nemesis" Mission Log

Nemesis

Production Number: 171 (STV404)
Original air date: 9/24/97

Written by: Kenneth Biller
Directed by: Alexander Singer

Chakotay is marooned on an unknown planet where the two inhabiting alien life forms are attempting planet-wide genocide against each other.

Guest Stars:

Michael Mahonen as Brone
Matt E. Levin as Namon
Peter Vogt as Commandant
Booth Colman as Penno
Meghan Murphy as Karya

Shuttle Count: One crashed (Season to date: at least 3)

Notes:

A Chakotay episode dealing with the psychology of warfare.
Chakotay crashes a shuttle and finds himself in the middle of an alien war. Janeway and crew find more about Seven's pre-Borg past.
TV Guide Listing:
"After crash-landing on a warring planet, Chakotay finds himself sympathizing with the people who rescued him---and joining them on the battlefield against a sadistic enemy called the Kradin."

The Producer's Pen:

[[8/27]] Jeri Taylor:
Chakotay is a wonderful character played by a wonderful actor and in the second half of the [third] season, we didn't find enough good stuff for him to do. So we are adressing that early on this season with a very strong episode for him, and want to continue to bring him to the forefront.
[[8/27]] Jeri Taylor:
[Kenneth Biller]'s written it in a very interesting and original fashion. It's a story about how people can be taught to hate, about propaganda, and about how wars can come out of a conscious attempt to impose hate in people. It's one of those stories that makes you think a little bit.

Chakotay is marooned on an unknown planet where the two inhabiting alien life forms are attempting planet-wide genocide against each other. Chakotay is captured by one of the tribes and comes to sympathize with them and their battle for survival against a ferocious enemy.