Star Trek: Enterprise Season 4 Episode 10

Ep 10. Daedalus

  • TV-PG
  • January 14, 2005
  • 42 min
  • 6.2  (1,521)

Enterprise Season 4 Episode 10 "Daedalus" Description

In this episode of Star Trek: Enterprise, we find the crew of the NX-01 Enterprise rendezvousing with the USS Daedalus, a starship commanded by Emory Erickson, the inventor of the transporter technology that is widely used throughout Starfleet. Erickson contacts the Enterprise with a request for assistance in testing a new experimental transporter that he has been working on for many years.

As the Enterprise and Daedalus make preparations for the test, tensions begin to rise between Erickson and his estranged daughter, Danica, who is serving on the Enterprise as an engineering officer. The two have had a strained relationship since the death of Erickson's son, who died during a transporter accident many years ago. Danica blames her father for the accident, as he was the one who had designed the initial transport technology.

Despite the tension, the test begins as planned. The goal is to transport a small, experimental space probe from the Daedalus to the Enterprise in a single transport, a distance of over 20 light years. As the transport process begins, something goes wrong, and the probe is not successfully transported to the Enterprise. Instead, it appears in the cargo bay of the Daedalus, heavily damaged.

Erickson is devastated by the accident and begins to question whether he should continue to pursue transporter technology. He also reveals to the Enterprise crew that the loss of his son has haunted him for many years and that he has been working on the experimental transporter as a way to try and make amends for his past mistakes.

As the investigation into the transport accident continues, the crew of the Enterprise and Daedalus discover that there may be more to the malfunction than just a technical glitch. They begin to uncover a conspiracy that involves one of Erickson's colleagues, who may have deliberately sabotaged the transport.

The conspiracy leads to a tense standoff between the Enterprise and the sabotaged ship, as they race to prevent a catastrophic event that could have far-reaching consequences for the Federation. Along the way, the characters are forced to confront their deepest fears and regrets, as they navigate a complex web of personal and professional relationships.

Ultimately, the crew of the Enterprise and Daedalus are able to successfully complete the transport and prevent the saboteur from carrying out their nefarious plans. Erickson is left with a renewed sense of purpose, as he rededicates himself to continuing his work on transporter technology while coming to terms with the tragic loss of his son.

In "Daedalus," Star Trek: Enterprise delivers a classic tale of exploration, innovation, and human connection. The episode explores the complex relationships between parents and children, colleagues and rivals, and the importance of overcoming past mistakes to forge a bright future. With its sharp writing, compelling characters, and thrilling action, "Daedalus" is a must-watch episode for Star Trek fans and sci-fi enthusiasts alike.

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  • First Aired
    January 14, 2005
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.2  (1,521)