[s1e10] Firestorm -

: In a nod to Star Trek: Voyager , Robert Picardo guest stars as Alara’s father, Ildis Kitan, providing insight into the parental pressure that fuels her insecurities.

The episode kicks off during a plasma storm when a crew member, Lieutenant Payne, is pinned under debris. Alara, despite her super-strength, hesitates because of a wall of fire, leading to Payne's death. Riddled with guilt, she attempts to resign, but Captain Mercer refuses. Instead, Alara asks Isaac to create a simulation that forces her to confront her deepest fears. [S1E10] Firestorm

: It is eventually revealed that the "haunted ship" is actually a simulation Alara programmed to test herself, which she locked with a security protocol to ensure she couldn't quit until she overcame her fear. Cast & Production : In a nod to Star Trek: Voyager

: Even in a darker episode, Bortus provides comedic relief with his deadpan reactions to the bizarre events, such as appearing in a white wig. Riddled with guilt, she attempts to resign, but