Ep 11. Deliverance

The Stargate Universe season 2 episode 11, Deliverance, follows the crew of the Destiny as they try to navigate the ship through a series of dangerous obstacles that threaten their survival. The episode opens with Eli and Rush attempting to repair the Kino control system after it was damaged in the previous episode. Meanwhile, the rest of the crew are dealing with their own problems.

Chloe is struggling with the implanted alien device in her brain which was put there by the Lucian Alliance when they captured her. The device is causing her to experience vivid hallucinations and she becomes increasingly paranoid and unpredictable. Eli tries to help her by using the Kino to scan her brain, but he is unable to find any way to remove the device.

Elsewhere on the ship, Lt. James is dealing with her guilt over the death of her squad in a previous mission. She is haunted by their ghosts and is trying to come to terms with her actions that led to their deaths. At the same time, Colonel Young is dealing with the increased pressure of command as the ship faces ever more dangerous challenges.

The main focus of the episode is the attempt to bypass a huge energy barrier that is preventing the ship from traveling faster than light. The barrier is the remnant of an ancient weapon that was activated millions of years ago to prevent an invasion of another galaxy. The weapon has long since been destroyed, but the barrier remains and is a major obstacle for the Destiny crew.

The crew come up with a plan to use the ship's shield generators to create a tunnel through the energy barrier. The plan is risky and there is a high chance that the generators will overload and cause irreparable damage to the ship. However, there is no other option and the crew must proceed with the plan if they are to have any hope of reaching their destination.

The crew work together to implement the plan, with everyone contributing their own skills and knowledge. Lt. Scott leads a team to manually repair the shield generators while Eli and Rush work to modify the ship's power systems to handle the increased load. Chloe's hallucinations continue to cause problems, and she becomes increasingly erratic, but the rest of the crew manage to keep her under control.

As the ship approaches the energy barrier, tension is high. The crew are aware of the risks and are prepared for the worst. When the shield generators are activated, the ship is plunged into darkness as the power is diverted from other systems. The ship's engines strain as they push the ship through the tunnel created by the shield generators.

The tension is released as the ship emerges on the other side of the energy barrier, unscathed. The crew celebrate their success and breathe a sigh of relief. However, their problems are far from over, as they discover that the ship's life support system has been severely damaged during the journey. The episode ends with the crew facing a new challenge and the fate of the ship uncertain.

Overall, Deliverance is an action-packed episode that showcases the strengths of the main characters and highlights the dangers of space exploration. The risks are high, but the rewards are great, and the crew of the Destiny must continue to work together if they are to survive their epic journey.