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===Act One===
===Act One===
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When investigating their find, [[Tom Paris]] manages to start the truck (old Earth cars are his hobby), which promptly backfires and startles everyone. While investigating the truck's [[AM radio]], he discovers an odd radio signal. When Janeway asks [[Ensign]] [[Harry Kim|Kim]] why the signal was not detected, Kim explains that [[Starfleet]] vessels only monitor their standard frequencies. AM signals are not within this spectrum because they only travel at the [[speed of light]], too slow for interstellar communications. The signal they have found turns out to be an old Earth [[distress call]], called an "[[SOS]]".
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When investigating their find in one of ''Voyager''{{'}}s [[cargo bay]]s, [[Tom Paris]] manages to start the truck (old Earth cars are his hobby), which promptly backfires and startles everyone. While investigating the truck's [[AM radio]], he discovers an odd radio signal. When Janeway asks [[Ensign]] [[Harry Kim|Kim]] why the signal was not detected, Kim explains that [[Starfleet]] vessels only monitor their standard frequencies. AM signals are not within this spectrum because they only travel at the [[speed of light]], too slow for interstellar communications. The signal they have found turns out to be an old Earth [[distress call]], called an "[[SOS]]".
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The decision is made to follow the signal to its origin, but the [[planet]] it emanates from is [[Class L]]. The planet's [[atmosphere]] is charged with [[trinimbic interference]], making communications on the surface and use of the ship's [[transporter]]s impossible. With use of a shuttle impractical due to the scale of trinimbic interference, Janeway decides to land ''Voyager'' on the planet, reasoning that whatever brought the truck to this planet could be used to bring them home. This is the first time Tom Paris, ''Voyager''{{'}}s [[helmsman]], lands an {{class|Intrepid}} ship on a planetary surface, but the operation proceeds smoothly.
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The decision is made to follow the signal to its origin, but the [[planet]] it emanates from is [[Class L]]. The planet's [[atmosphere]] is charged with [[trinimbic interference]], making communications on the surface and use of the ship's [[transporter]]s impossible. With use of a shuttle impractical due to the scale of trinimbic interference, Janeway decides to land ''Voyager'' itself on the planet, reasoning that whatever brought the truck to this planet could be used to bring them home. This is the first time Tom Paris, ''Voyager''{{'}}s [[helmsman]], lands an {{class|Intrepid}} ship on a planetary surface, but the operation proceeds smoothly.
===Act Two===
===Act Two===
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An [[away team]] is sent out to locate the source of the signal and finds an old Earth [[airplane]]. Investigation of the plane leads to an [[alien]] power source which is powering its AM radio, still sending the SOS. Meanwhile, other members of the away team have found a mineshaft that seems to be the source of the [[tritanium]] readings detected by their [[tricorder]]s. After entering the mineshaft, they find five [[cryostasis]] chambers. One of them contains eight [[Human]] bodies, although with minimal [[life sign]]s. When Janeway rubs off some condensation of the stasis chamber containing a Human female, she notices a name tag on her jacket. It reads "A. EARHART" – [[Amelia Earhart]], one of the first female aeronautical pioneers from Earth's [[20th century]].
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An [[away team]] is sent out to locate the source of the signal and finds an old Earth [[airplane]]. Investigation of the plane leads to an [[alien]] power source which is powering its AM radio, still sending the SOS. Meanwhile, other members of the away team have found a mineshaft that seems to be the source of the [[tritanium]] readings detected by their [[Starfleet tricorder|tricorder]]s. After entering the mineshaft, they find five [[cryostasis]] chambers. One of them contains eight [[Human]] bodies, although with minimal [[life sign]]s. When Janeway rubs off some condensation of the stasis chamber containing a Human female, she notices a name tag on her jacket. It reads "A. EARHART" – [[Amelia Earhart]], one of the first female aeronautical pioneers from Earth's [[20th century]].
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When the away team returns to ''Voyager'', they discuss their findings in the [[briefing room]]. Janeway gives the crew a brief history of Earhart; she was one of the first female pilots in Earth's history, flying across Atlantic Ocean and later attempted to fly around the world. However her plane mysteriously vanished in the South Seas, and when no wreckage was found many theories were coined about what happened. Janeway notes that ironically the ridiculed theory appears to be correct... that she was abducted by aliens. It appears that all eight Humans are from the 1930s. Reluctant to leave them asleep for possibly more centuries, particularly when they could provide a clue about how they arrived in the [[Delta Quadrant]], the decision is made to remove them from [[stasis]]. As a precaution, only Human crew members will be present. The exception is [[Kes]], who can easily pass as a Human, as she needs to be present to check their medical status.
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When the away team returns to ''Voyager'', they discuss their findings in the [[briefing room]]. Janeway gives the crew a brief history of Earhart; she was one of the first female pilots in Earth's history, flying across Atlantic Ocean and later attempted to fly around the world. However her plane mysteriously vanished in the South Seas, and when no wreckage was found many theories were coined about what happened. Janeway notes that ironically the ridiculed theory appears to be correct... that she was abducted by aliens. It appears that all eight Humans are from the 1930s. Reluctant to leave them asleep for possibly more centuries, particularly when they could provide a clue about how they arrived in the [[Delta Quadrant]], the decision is made to remove them from [[stasis]]. As a precaution, only Human crew members will be present, so as not to shock them. The exception is [[Kes]], who can easily pass as a Human, as she needs to be present to check their medical status.
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When all the Humans are removed from stasis, they wonder about the people who found them. They are told they were believed to be abducted by aliens from Earth in the [[1930s]], but they only seem to remember the day before. Now, over four hundred years later, [[Fred Noonan]], Earhart's navigator, is very distrustful and draws a [[revolver]], taking the away team hostage. Although Captain Janeway tries to prove the existence of aliens by having Kes show her ears, Earhart does not believe her, noting that she has seen before how people can mutilate themselves. Meanwhile, [[Commander]] [[Chakotay]] has detected alien [[lifeform]]s, and after warning Captain Janeway and learning of the hostage situation, he sends a [[security team]] to free the away team. Fortunately, Earhart's curiosity provides Janeway the opportunity to persuade her and the other revived Humans to leave the mineshaft and to return to ''Voyager'' so that she can prove to them everything she told was true.
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When all the Humans are removed from stasis, they wonder about the people who found them. They are told they were believed to be abducted by aliens from Earth in the [[1930s]], but they only seem to remember the day before. Now, over four hundred years later, [[Fred Noonan]], Earhart's navigator, is very distrustful and draws a [[revolver]], taking the away team hostage. Although Captain Janeway tries to prove the existence of aliens by having Kes show her [[Ocampa]]n ears, Earhart does not believe her, noting that she has seen before how people from all over Earth can mutilate themselves. Meanwhile, [[Commander]] [[Chakotay]] has detected alien [[lifeform]]s, and after warning Captain Janeway and learning of the hostage situation, he, along with [[Tuvok]], accompanies a [[security team]] to free the away team. Fortunately, Earhart's curiosity provides Janeway the opportunity to persuade her and the other revived Humans to leave the mineshaft and to return to ''Voyager'' so that she can prove to them everything she told was true.
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Meanwhile [[Tuvok]]'s team is watched as it approaches the mineshaft.
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Meanwhile Tuvok and Chakotay's team is watched as it approaches the mineshaft.
===Act Three===
===Act Three===
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After leaving the mineshaft, they find [[Tuvok]]'s security team pinned down by alien weapons fire. In this skirmish Fred Noonan is hit but is dragged to safety by Harry Kim. With the help of the away team, the aliens are overpowered. It turns out the aliens are actually Humans as well, descendants from the Humans abducted from Earth in 1937 by the [[Briori]]. Back on ''Voyager'', one of them, [[John Evansville]] explains to Janeway and Chakotay that the people they revived are [[the 37's]], and are revered by them as [[monument]]s to their ancestors, who were held as [[slave]]s. They managed to free themselves from Briori oppression, destroying the Briori ship and its technology in the process. Janeway's hope of using the ship to get back to Earth is thus lost.
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After leaving the mineshaft, they find Tuvok's security team pinned down by alien weapons fire. In this skirmish Fred Noonan is hit but is dragged to safety by Harry Kim. With the help of the away team, the aliens are overpowered when Janeway covertly comes behind them and subdues one of the attackers with her [[phaser]]. It turns out the aliens are actually Humans as well, descendants from the Humans abducted from Earth in 1937 by the [[Briori]]. Back on ''Voyager'', one of them, [[John Evansville]], explains to Janeway and Chakotay that the people they revived are [[the 37's]], and are revered by them as [[monument]]s to their ancestors, who were held as [[slave]]s. They managed to free themselves from Briori oppression, destroying the Briori ship and its technology in the process. Janeway's hope of using the ship to get back to Earth is thus lost.
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Meanwhile, Noonan has been treated for his wounds by [[The Doctor]]. Thinking he will die, he confesses his love for Earhart, but takes it back when he finds himself cured. Earhart promises to forget what Noonan said to her.
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Meanwhile, Noonan has been treated for his wounds by [[The Doctor]] in ''Voyager''{{'}}s [[sickbay]]. Thinking he will die, he confesses his love for Earhart, but takes it back when he finds himself cured. Earhart promises to forget what Noonan said to her.
Since defeating the Briori, the former Human slaves have built a society, by now consisting of over 100,000 individuals and three beautiful cities. The entire crew and the 37's are invited by Evansville to tour those cities, with Evansville telling Earhart that he would be honored to show her around once she is introduced to him as one of the 37s. The tour itself is impressive and reminds many ''Voyager''{{'}}s crewmembers of their home back on Earth.
Since defeating the Briori, the former Human slaves have built a society, by now consisting of over 100,000 individuals and three beautiful cities. The entire crew and the 37's are invited by Evansville to tour those cities, with Evansville telling Earhart that he would be honored to show her around once she is introduced to him as one of the 37s. The tour itself is impressive and reminds many ''Voyager''{{'}}s crewmembers of their home back on Earth.
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===Act Four===
===Act Four===
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At 14:00 hours that day, Captain Janeway informs the crew that those wishing to stay should assemble in the [[cargo bay]] at 15:00 hours. In ''Voyager''{{'}}s [[mess hall]], [[Neelix]] tells the 37's he is staying on board because the captain would be lost without him. To stay or not to stay is also discussed by [[B'Elanna Torres]] and Harry Kim. Kim is not looking forward to spending his whole life on a [[starship]]. There are more people who thought that way, according to Torres. While outside ''Voyager'' and looking to the blue sky, Captain Janeway is told by Amelia Earhart that the 37's have decided to stay. Although she would have liked to pilot a starship through space, Earhart felt more connected to the Humans on the planet because they were, after all, a part of all the 37's.
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At 14:00 hours that day, Captain Janeway informs the crew that those wishing to stay should assemble in the [[cargo bay]] at 15:00 hours. In ''Voyager''{{'}}s [[mess hall]], [[Neelix]] tells the 37's he is staying on board because the captain would be lost without him. To stay or not to stay is also discussed by [[B'Elanna Torres]] and Harry Kim. Kim is not looking forward to spending his whole life on a [[starship]]. There are more people who thought that way, according to Torres. While outside ''Voyager'' and looking to the blue sky, Captain Janeway is told by Amelia Earhart that the 37's have decided to stay. Although she would have liked to pilot ''Voyager'' through space, Earhart felt more connected to the Humans on the planet because they were, after all, a part of all the 37's.
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While walking to the cargo bay, Janeway and Chakotay speculate on who will stay and who will leave. Chakotay speculates that [[Jarvin]] will want to leave, as he has had a harder time adjusting to serving on a Starfleet ship than most, and has started a relationship with another crewmember and they may decide to settle down. Janeway thinks that another likely candidate is the adventurous [[Walter Baxter]] who may welcome the challenge of creating a new life on a new planet. Both Janeway and Chakotay agree they'd hate to lose Jarvin or Baxter... in fact, they'd hate to lose anyone but neither could blame a person who chooses to stay behind. The two come to a stop outside the cargo bay and Janeway hesitates, but Chakotay assures her that no matter how many people are waiting on the other side of the door, they'll make it. With the support of her first officer and friend, Janeway summons the courage to walk inside the cargo bay... and it is empty – a fact that visibly moves Kathryn deeply.
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While walking to the cargo bay, Janeway and Chakotay speculate on who will stay and who will leave. Chakotay speculates that [[Jarvin]] will want to leave, as he has had a harder time adjusting to serving on a Starfleet ship than most, and has started a relationship with another crewmember in [[quantum mechanics]] and they may decide to settle down. Janeway thinks that another likely candidate is the adventurous [[Walter Baxter]] who may welcome the challenge of creating a new life on a new planet. Both Janeway and Chakotay agree they'd hate to lose Jarvin or Baxter... in fact, they'd hate to lose anyone but neither could blame any individual who chooses to stay behind. The two come to a stop outside the cargo bay and Janeway hesitates, but Chakotay places his hand on her shoulder and assures her that no matter how many people are waiting on the other side of the door, they'll make it. With the support of her first officer and friend, Janeway summons the courage to walk inside the cargo bay... and it is empty – a fact that visibly moves Kathryn deeply.
[[File:USS Voyager starting from a planet.jpg|thumb|''Voyager'' relaunches]]
[[File:USS Voyager starting from a planet.jpg|thumb|''Voyager'' relaunches]]