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Star Trek: Discovery season 1 episode 2

Battle at the Binary Stars

 
Escaping from the brig while the ship is under attack, Burnham joins the captain in an audacious plan to end a battle rapidly escalating into war.
 
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Star Trek: Discovery / S01E02 : Battle at the Binary Stars
Season 1, Episode 2 | Aired on September 24, 2017 | TV-14 | 48 min. | Paramount+
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  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 1 - The Vulcan Hello
    Episode 1
    The Vulcan Hello
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 2 - Battle at the Binary Stars
    Episode 2
    Battle at the Binary Stars
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 3 - Context Is for Kings
    Episode 3
    Context Is for Kings
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 4 - The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry
    Episode 4
    The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 5 - Choose Your Pain
    Episode 5
    Choose Your Pain
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 6 - Lethe
    Episode 6
    Lethe
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 7 - Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad
    Episode 7
    Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 8 - Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum
    Episode 8
    Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 9 - Into the Forest I Go
    Episode 9
    Into the Forest I Go
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 10 - Despite Yourself
    Episode 10
    Despite Yourself
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 11 - The Wolf Inside
    Episode 11
    The Wolf Inside
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 12 - Vaulting Ambition
    Episode 12
    Vaulting Ambition
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 13 - What's Past is Prologue
    Episode 13
    What's Past is Prologue
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 14 - The War Without, the War Within
    Episode 14
    The War Without, the War Within
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 15 - Will You Take My Hand?
    Episode 15
    Will You Take My Hand?

Star Trek: Discovery season 1 episode 2 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Michael Burnham, serving on the USS Shenzhou, takes drastic measures to preemptively attack Klingons, believing it will prevent war. Her mutiny against Captain Georgiou fails, leading to her arrest. The Shenzhou engages in a fierce battle with Klingon vessels, resulting in severe damages. Burnham and Georgiou attempt to capture the Klingon leader, T'Kuvma, but Georgiou is killed. Burnham, charged with mutiny and other crimes, is court-martialed and sentenced to life imprisonment, reflecting on her actions and their catastrophic consequences.

Full Episode S01E02 Recap

### Scene: Mutiny on the USS Shenzhou - **Michael Burnham** attempts to take control of the USS Shenzhou to fire on the Klingons, believing it to be the only way to prevent war. - Captain **Philippa Georgiou** counters her order, leading to Burnham attacking her superior. - Amidst this chaos, multiple Klingon vessels appear, signaling an imminent threat. ### Scene: Introduction of Michael Burnham - Ambassador **Sarek** introduces his ward, Michael Burnham, to Captain Georgiou and the crew of the USS Shenzhou. - The characters discuss Burnham's unique background as the only human to have attended the Vulcan Learning Center and Science Academy. ### Scene: Aboard the USS Shenzhou - Discussions aboard the Shenzhou reveal its outdated technology and Burnham's aspirations to join the Vulcan Expeditionary Group. - Burnham's struggle with human emotions and her Vulcan upbringing is highlighted in her interactions. ### Scene: Klingon Confrontation and Burnham's Relieve of Duty - The Shenzhou encounters 24 Klingon vessels, a symbolic number representing the houses of the Klingon High Council. - Burnham's actions are deemed a threat to the ship and crew, leading to her being relieved of duty and arrested for mutiny. ### Scene: Battle with the Klingons - The Shenzhou and other Starfleet vessels engage in a fierce battle with the Klingons. - Captain Georgiou attempts to negotiate peace, but the situation escalates, leading to severe damage to the Shenzhou and other ships. ### Scene: Burnham in the Brig - Burnham, confined to the brig, reflects on her actions and communicates with Sarek through a mind-meld. - Sarek encourages Burnham to find a way to help despite her situation. ### Scene: The Shenzhou's Peril - The Shenzhou, heavily damaged, is unable to defend itself effectively against further Klingon attacks. - A plan is devised to use a worker bee with a torpedo to attack the Klingon flagship. ### Scene: Final Confrontation and Aftermath - Burnham and Georgiou board the Klingon flagship in an attempt to capture T'Kuvma, the Klingon leader. - In a tragic turn, Georgiou is killed, and Burnham is forced to retreat, leaving T'Kuvma alive but worsening the conflict. ### Scene: Burnham's Court Martial - Burnham faces a court-martial for her actions, pleading guilty to all charges. - She is stripped of her rank and sentenced to life imprisonment, reflecting on her failed attempts to prevent war.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who attempts to take control of the USS Shenzhou?

Michael Burnham.

What is Michael Burnham's unique background?

She is the only human to have attended the Vulcan Learning Center and Science Academy.

How many Klingon vessels appear during the confrontation with the USS Shenzhou?

24 Klingon vessels.

What action leads to Michael Burnham being relieved of duty?

She attacks Captain Philippa Georgiou and attempts to take control of the ship.

What is the state of the USS Shenzhou during the battle with the Klingons?

It is heavily damaged and unable to defend itself effectively.

What plan is devised to attack the Klingon flagship?

Using a worker bee with a torpedo warhead to deliver a kill shot.

Who is the Klingon leader they attempt to capture?

T'Kuvma.

What happens to Captain Georgiou during the mission to capture T'Kuvma?

She is killed.

What is the outcome of Michael Burnham's court-martial?

She is stripped of her rank and sentenced to life imprisonment.

What does Burnham plead at her court-martial?

Guilty on all counts.

 
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