Ep 8. Emanations
- TV-PG
- March 13, 1995
- 45 min
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6.7 (2,092)
After sensing an energy fluctuation in space, Voyager comes across a planet inhabited by the Vhnori. While studying the planet, Harry Kim is transported to an alien burial ground and believes he has died and is now stuck between the two realms. The Vhnori explain the process of their death called Emanations and their belief that the dead go to a different realm. Kim is shocked to learn that this belief is false, and the Vhnori are actually being killed during a transportation process to a subspace realm where they are disposed of. The Vhnori leaders convince Kim to remain silent about the truth as it is a crucial element of their society. However, once Kim is returned to Voyager, he grapples with the moral implications of what he discovered and must decide whether to reveal the truth or maintain the status quo.